Dalton High School - Tiger Yearbook (Dalton, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1974 volume:

SPORTS PAGE 74 i .a SENIORS PAGE 156 CLASSES PAGE 16 CATAMOUNT 1974 VOLUME 22 DALTON HIGH SCHOOL DALTON, GEORGIA CONTENTS Dedication . 2 CLASSES . 16 Administration . 34 Faculty . 36 ORGANIZATIONS . 40 Key Club . 40 Anchor Club . 43 Future Business Leaders of America . 44 Distributive Education Clubs of America . 45 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America . 46 Vocational Opportunity Clubs of America .. 47 Future Teachers of America .. 48 Spanish Club .. 48 French Club .. 49 Student Government Association .. 50 The Hi-Light Staff .. 52 National Honor Society .. 53 Y Clubs .. 54 Future Homemakers of America .. 55 The Catamount Staff .. 56 DHS Players .. 58 DHS Catamount Chorus .. 60 Fellowship of Christian Athletes .. 64 Pep Club .. 65 DHS Cheerleaders .. 66 DHS Catamount Band .. 68 SPORTS .. 74 Football .. 76 Basketball .. 84 Spring Sports .. 94 ACTIVITIES ..110 FEATURES ..140 SENIORS ..156 Graduation ..172 Memorium ..174 i Photography School Pictures. Inc.. Forwell Studios. Blake Nations. Dave Boggess. Carte ton Bakkum 1 Cover Design and Artwork: Del Martin Publisher: Paragon Yearbook I ompany Representative: Bill Moss I J ORGANIZA TIONS- PAGE 40 4f. ACTIVITIES PAGE 110 FEATURES PAGE 140 h:;:;hwb5 m The 1973-74 school year started differently from previous years with a system that was spreading to many of the high schools in the nation—the quarter system. For the first time, Dalton High students were given several courses in each subject to choose from, which added an exciting taste to the usually routine classes. What used to be P.E. now became Weight Training and Trampoline, Archery and Bowling, Tumbling and Gymnastics, or Team Sports; English became Utopias, The Black Ex- perience, Science Fiction, or Modern Poetry. 1111 I I I II I New courses were introduced, such as Spanish, Bachelor Living, and Music Theory. There were disadvantages, however. Classes and teachers were limited, and a new experi- ence-registration—filled every student with ter- ror. As Mr. Teat called the students by home- rooms to the arena over the intercom, a mad frenzy of half-crazed teenagers swarmed into the gym, each hoping to pull the best cards for his quarterly schedule. Then, they emerged one by one, some in ecstacy, some in tears, and strolled back to class, perhaps taking the long way back. Dalton, as a city, provided a questionable amount of entertain- ment. The two movie theaters and two drive-ins brought most of the year's best films: Paper Moon, American Graffiti, The Sting, — and how many dared to see The Exorcist ? Many people devoted their nights to watching television programs like M.A.S.H. , The Waltons, and All in the Family. Another pastime was eating, es- pecially with new places like Long ]ohn Silver's, Bonanza, Shoney's, and Burger King springing up in just a few months' time. Pool and bowling entertained a few, and there was always Chat- anooga for those who had lots of time and money, but unless any- thing more creative came to mind, the only thing left to do was cruise around and drag Main. As American citizens, Daltonians kept up with (or couldn't escape) national and world issues. On May 14, 1973, Skylab, America's first experimental space station, was launched into orbit to make studies in solar—physics, geography, and medicine. Meanwhile, the South was excited by frequent reports of the mysterious Uniden- tified Flying Objects. For over a month in the fall, strange sightings of outer space ships thrilled people to the point of having U.F.O. parties and staying up until 12:00 or 1:00 a.m. to catch a glimpse of the multicolored light in the sky, Winter brought the anticipation of the light that would cover one tenth of the midnight sky-Comet Kohoutek-later nicknamed the Edsel Comet for its failure to show. Its only display was a whisper of light for those with special viewing instruments. In the meantime, the Watergate Affair was being thoroughly driven into the ground, but fresh offspringing scandals occurred every few weeks, relieving the monotony. Vice- President Agnew resigned October 10, and was replaced by Gerald Ford, while cries of Impeach Nixon! resounded throughout the nation. The general attitude of the public was The White House is in a mess and the people turned to more pending matters . . 12 ‘wrjm, 3ILF-. UfJiK. fH fti TRUCKS TRUCKS HH As the year progressed, people were startled by the soaring prices of almost all products. Terms such as in- flation , cost of living , and second depression were com- mon-and haunting. Shortages of meat, milk, paper, and many other products raised prices even more, and forced family budgets to tighten considerably. Then came the biggest blow of all-the Energy Crisis. Because of poor relations with the Arabs, much of America's oil supply was cut, causing a reduction of energy supplies, including auto- mobile fuel, electricity, and gas heating. Innumberable compensations for the gas shortage had to be enforced. The Georgia General Assembly passed the bill em- phasized by the Federal Govern- ment to lower the highway speed limit to fifty-five miles per hour; schools and factories had to honor the demands to save electricity; thousands of Ameri- cans traded in luxury cars for small foreign cars that used less gas; others stubbornly refused to believe the presence of a crisis and carried on their usual way of life. As a whole, how- ever, there lay a common con- cern for the livelihood of the country. 13 When the country's time zone was moved back an hour earlier than usual because of the Energy Crisis, Dalton High became one of the hun- dreds of schools that began each day before dawn. Although the whole idea seemed purposeless to many, and driving hazards increased in- stantly (remember the four strange poles in the parking lot?), most stu- dents enjoyed the change of being greeted each morning with a sunrise. This emergency, that doubled gas prices and required low-temperature heating and conservative lighting, fi- nally brought the arrogant public down to reality, and, for the first time since World War II, through a winter of caution and concern, the American people were truly united. M 15 Every day of classes was more or less routine. Students dragged themselves to school, tried to deci- pher the bell schedule ( Was that the first, second, or third bell? ), and finally settled down in their re- spective homerooms. The teachers located their roll books and began their first project for the day—calling roll. Before they could successfully get through the M's, we saw a line of people forming out in the hall ready to sell . . . whatever, and heard the crack of the intercom before the ever- familiar May I have your attention for the Morning announcements . . . Does anyone have his money for pictures? ... Moore . . . We just have a few announce- ments this morning . . . Who wants a ticket for the Homecoming dance? ... Smith ... I be- lieve we have one or two special announcements . . . I'm selling Homecoming mums—would you like to buy one for your date? . . . Taylor ... I believe that's all the announcements . . . We need money for our homeroom car . . . Williams . . . Have a good day. Thank you! By the end of homeroom, the half-sleep had shifted to a mere daze and with the blasting of an- other bell, the halls instantly filled with hundreds of people, each counting the number of people to whom he could say hi on his way iff! i sTl I --4' !; DALTON HIGH SCHOOL 1973 to class. Classes were more endurable because the schedules could be rearranged every 12 weeks, and there were more course choices. Exams could be considered either better or worse than the years be- fore. There were only three quar- ters, but each quarter was three weeks longer. The new report cards that did not have to be signed could have been lifesavers for some, but there were an- nouncements telling parents when the cards would be given out. There were many times when everything seemed to pile up, and one wondered what would happen next. The passing of time high- lighted the good times and made the bad times something to laugh about. Though no one really wanted to live those times again, they would not have been traded for anything else in the world. Abernathy, Guy 11 Abernathy, Richard 11 Aeree, Bruc e 9 Adams, Beverly 9 Adams, Earlene 10 Adams. Pam 9 Adams, Rickey 9 Akins, Charlie 9 Akins, Rhonda 10 Allison, Sharon 11 Allred, Tim 11 Allred, Timalie 11 Allred, Tish 9 Amonett, Rhonda 9 Anderson, Bobby 11 Anderson, Joel 11 Anderson, John 11 Anderson, Judy 9 Anderson, Marcus 11 Anderson, Pete 10 Anderson, Stanley 11 Arthur, Lane 10 Arwood, Leonia Lee 9 Asbury, Daniel 11 Asbury, Michael 9 Ault, Lane 9 Ausmus, Gail 11 Austin, Debra 9 Austin, Greg 10 Austin, Lamar 11 Austin, Marisa 11 Awtrey, Richard 9 Baine, Artie 10 Baker, Bobby 10 ‘Baker, Dorenda 9 Baker, Edward 11 Baker, Harold 11 Baker, Jesse 11 Baker, Shelena 10 Ball, Tim 11 Barclay, DelincJa 11 Barclay, Jerry 9 Barclay, Karen 9 Bardsdale, Robert 11 Barnett, Michae 10 Barrow, Billie 9 Barton, Ginger 10 Barton, Joyce 10 Barton, Pam 11 18 Bassett. Wayne 10 Bearden. Ricky 11 Beavers. Jesse 11 Bennett. Craig 9 Bennett, Don 10 Berry, Mark 11 Biddle, Dana 9 Biddle, Jeff 11 Bingham, Teresa 11 Bishop, Richard 9 Bishop. Tammy 10 Bishop, Terrell 9 Black, Alan 10 Blackburn, Jay 9 Blackburn, Jeffrey 9 Blackwell, Anthony 9 Blackwell, Pamela 11 Blaylock. David 9 Blevins, Rhonda 10 Blosch, William 9 Bodenheimer, Lisa 10 Bolden, Ed 9 Bonds, Ben 10 Bonds, Scott 9 Bonds, Eli 9 Bonds. Joe 9 Bonds, Myra 9 Bonds, Sue 9 Boozer, Lou Ann 10 Bowman, Greg 10 Boyd, Connie 11 Boyd. Jan 9 Brackett, George 9 Bramblett, James 9 Bramlett, Terry 9 Branyon, Perry 9 Bray, Jim 9 Brill, Susan 9 Brindle, Billy 9 Brindle, Hoyt 9 Brindle, Susan 11 Britton. Tim 9 Broadrick, Scott 10 Brock, Jana 9 Brooks, Virgie 9 Brookshire, Charles 10 Brookshire, Randy 10 Brookshire, Ronnie 9 Broome, Sherry 9 19 Broomes, Deborah 9 Brown, Cindy 10 Brown, Cynthia 10 Brown, Danny 9 Brown, Hal 9 Brown, Jackie 9 Brown, Jeff 9 Brown, |erry 11 Brown, Jerry 11 Brow n, Jim 9 Bryant, Randy 10 Buckner, Karen 10 Buckner, Wanda 11 Burger, Fran 10 Burgess, Jay 9 Burgess, Joy 11 Burkett, Tim 10 Burkhalter, Kathy 10 Burnett, Kathy 9 Bums, Tony 10 Burr. Bill 9 Burrow, Steve 9 Burse, Beveraly 10 Burse, Joann 11 Burse, Rena 9 Butler, Roy 10 Byers, Charlene 9 Byers, Jimmy 11 Cady, Brian 11 Cagle, Hugh 11 Caldwell, Jim 9 Calfee, Bobby 9 Calfee, Jeff 9 Callahan, Teresa 10 Campbell, Gregg 11 Carney, Jackie 10 Carpenter, Yogi 9 Carr, Richard 11 Carroll, Bill 11 Carroll, Denise 11 Carroll, Maurice 11 Carroll, Scott 10 Carroll, Sissi 10 Carson, John M. 10 Carter, Alecia 9 Cassidy, Mary Linda 11 Cavender, Vicky 11 Chamblee, John 9 Chance, Wesley 11 Chesey, Mark 10 Chesser, Tim 9 CTiildress, Audrey 10 Chitwood, David 9 Clarke, Gayle 11 Cline, Carey 9 Clure, Mitchell 10 20 Cobb, Rick W. 11 Cochran, Debbie 10 Cochran, Loretta 11 Cochran, Patsy 10 Cochran, Rhonda 10 Coffey, Kayla 11 Coffey, Keith 9 Coffey, Nancy 11 Coker, Darlene 10 Coker, Robbie 9 Collier, Debbie 9 Collins, Beverly 11 Collins, Vickie 9 Conley, Mona 9 Conlon, Cathy 11 Con Ion, Craig 11 Conner, Martin 11 Cook, Bruce 11 Cook, Ricky 9 Cooper, Connie 10 Cooper, Nicki 11 Cooper, Shelda 9 Cooper, Terrance 9 Cope, Bucky 10 Cornelison, Tommy 11 Cosper, David 9 Cotter, Kim 9 Covington, Craig 10 Cowart, Debbie 11 Cox, Jane 11 Cox, Jeff 10 Cox, Rickey 10 Cox, Terri 10 Craig, Barbara 10 Crider, Anne 11 Crisp, Tami 10 Crockett, Van 9 Cronic, Dave 11 Cross, Towning 10 Croy, Donnie 9 Cruse, Brenda 9 Cruse, Linda 9 Crutchfield, Crutchie 10 Cummings, Bob 11 Curtin, Chris 10 Daniel, Ben 10 Daniel Tom 11 Dantzler, Susan 9 Darnell, Jennifer 11 Davis, Sheryl 11 Davison, Craig 11 Davison, Welton 9 Deering, Glenn 9 DeLoach, Freddie 9 Derreberry, Brenda 11 Derreberry, Phyllis 9 21 DiGioia, Robert 9 Dillard, Billy 9 Dillard, Ronnie 11 Dillard, Tracy 9 Dinning. Amber 9 Dinning, George 10 Dixon, |ill 11 Dobson, Sue 10 Dotsy, Tammy 10 Douthitt, Pat 10 Doyle, Mary Ellen 9 Drake Terry 10 Driggers, David 10 Dryman, Phyllis 9 Duckett, Daymon 10 Duncan, Kathy 11 Dunn, Ray 11 Dwight, Kathy 9 Dwight, Vickie 9 Dwight, Wilma 11 Dycus, Karen 11 Earwood, Darlene 10 Edmond, Charlie 11 Edwards, Randy 9 Elders, Gary 9 Ellenburg, Johnny 11 Eller, Cindie 9 Ellington, Teresa 9 Ellis, Dianne 10 Ellis, Donna 10 Ellis, Greg 9 Ellis, Sandra 9 Ellis, Sharon 9 Elrod, Marty 11 Elrod, Rusty 9 Ensley, Mickey 10 Epperson, Dana 10 Erhart, Carolyn 9 Everett, Joy 9 Fain, Sheila 11 Faith, Eddie 10 Farmer, Julie 9 Farmer, Tommy 10 Farrow, Steve 11 Fauscett, Jeanine 9 Fauscett, Mark 10 Fauscette, Mike 10 Fetzer, Danny 10 Finney, Jean 10 Fitts, Fred 10 Flack, Angie 11 Flowers, Missy 11 Floyd, Edward 9 Follachio, Christine 11 Ford, Ann 9 Forrester, Pam 9 22 Foster, Pam 11 Foster, Tommy 9 Fraker, Lynne 10 Frank, Andy 10 Frank, Diane 9 Frost, Scottie 10 Frost, Susan 9 Fulghum, Keith 11 Fuller, Freida 9 Gallant, Kathy 9 Gallman, Chris 11 Gamble, Shannon 10 Garner, Mary jane 10 Garrison, Billy 9 Gates, Darlene 10 Gibbs, Donna 9 Gibson, Eddie 10 Gibson, Faith 10 Gibson, Randy 10 Gibson, Sandra 10 Gilbert, Phyllis 10 Gillean, Sherry 9 Glasscock, Greg 11 Goodson, Brad 9 Goodson, Margaret 9 Goodson, Sharon 11 Gordon, Tim 9 Goswick, Annette 10 Grant, Dixie 10 Grant, Lyle 9 Green Angela 11 Green, Audrey 11 Green Connie 11 Green, Lorinda 10 Green, Ray 9 Greene, Robyn 9 Greenway, Randy 11 Greenway, Ricky 9 Greeson, Bob 11 Gregg, Stephen 11 Gregory, Gail 11 Gregory, Jane 11 Grensing, loan 10 Griffin, Frank 10 Griffin, Mark 9 Griffin Michael 9 Griffin, Mona 10 Griffin, Paulette 11 Griggs, Anne 11 Griggs, Carl 10 Grimes, Angela 9 Groover, David 9 Groover, Pennie 10 Guerard, Walter 9 Gulledge, Eddie 9 Hackney, Brad 11 73 Hackney, Clay 10 Hagan, Mike 10 Hagan, Tim 9 Hair, Bryan 10 Hall, Mike 11 Ham, John 11 Hammontree, Kerri 9 Hammontree, Sheila 9 Hampton, Clinton 9 Hampton, Loretta 11 Hanes, Debby 9 Haney, Jerry Lee 9 Hankins, Mike 9 Hanson, Jim 9 Hardin, John 9 Harkins, Kendall 11 Harrell, Ben 9 Harris, Jeff 10 Harris, Ollie 9 Harwood, Larry 10 Hathcock, Randy 9 Hawkins, Dianna 10 Hawkins, Edna 11 Hayes, Becky 11 Hayes, David 11 Heacker, Mike 11 Heacker, Terry 11 Heller, Mark 9 Hendry, Charlene 9 Henry, Karen 9 Henton,Brian 10 Hewitt, Rhonda 11 Higgins, Marie 9 Hill, Annette 10 Hill, Evelyn 11 Hill, Marvin 9 Hill, Randy 10 Hill. Ronnie 11 Hill, Shipley 9 Hitt, Debbie 9 Hix, David 9 Hix, Laura 10 Hogan, Ann 10 Hogan, Eliska 10 Hogg. Larry 9 Holcomb, Tony 9 % Holland Rhonda 11 Holley, Jina 9 Hollingsworth, Renee 9 Holloway, Kathy 10 Hollway, Jim 11 Holtzclaw, Mike 9 Hooker, Diane 9 Hopper, Brenda 11 Horn, Diane 10 Houston, Ricky 10 24 Houston, Ronnie 10 Howell, Jimmy 11 Hughes, Larry 11 Hullender, Angela 11 Hullender, Kathy 10 Humble, Rick 9 Hunsucker, Vickye 11 Hunsucker, Viva 10 Hurt, Mary Jane 10 Huskey, Sandra 9 Husky, Charles 10 Hyde, Cecil 9 Hyndman, Gary 9 Ingle, Lynn 9 Ingle, Minnie 9 Ingle, Winnell 9 Jackson, Lane 11 Jackson, Sandy 11 Jaco, Deborah 11 James, Connie 11 James, Jo 9 James, Karen 11 James, Wayne 11 Jeffers, Nona 11 Jennings, Eddie 9 Jewell, Rusty 9 Johnson, Eddie 11 Johnson, Juanita 11 Johnson, Myles 9 Johnson Paul 10 Johnson. Regina 10 Johnston, Patricia 9 Joiner, Randell 9 Jones, Dale 11 Jones, Debbie 9 Jones, Donnie 9 Jones, Norma 10 Jones, Tracy 9 Jones, Wayne 10 Jordan, Anthony 9 Jordan, James 11 Jordan, Jan 10 Joyce, Art 11 Joyner, Whit 11 Jump, Diana 10 Keefer, Cindy 10 Kelehear, Zach 9 Kelly, Laine 9 Kemp, Willie 9 Kenemer, Brad 9 Kenemer, Cindy 11 Kenemer, Cynthia 10 Kenemer, David 10 Kenemer, Kathy 9 Kent, Kirk 9 King, Kenneth 9 25 Kinnamon, Kim 9 Kinnamon, Terry 11 Kirby, Janie 10 Kirby, Vickie 11 Kirk, Bobbiena 11 Kirkland, Jimmy 9 Kirkland, Tommy 11 Kirkpatrick, Chris 10 Kistner, Kenny 11 Kitchens, Russell 10 Kittle, Debbie 10 Lackey, Jay 10 Lake, Melvin 11 Lane, Mark 11 Langford, Cynthia 9 Langford, Kathy 11 Langford, Reid 9 Langley, Sharon 9 Langston, f il 11 Langston, Susan 10 Lankford, Sandra 9 Lansing, Brooks 10 Larmon, Ronald 11 Lavelle, Blair 11 Law, Debbie 10 Leard, Sylvia 10 Ledford, Karen 10 Ledford, Sherry 9 Lee, Debbie 10 LeRoy, Sharon 11 Lewis, Chris 9 Lewis, Danny 10 Lieberman, Ricky 10 Linder, Samuel 10 Lingerfelt, Teena 10 Lingo, Beth 10 Little, Alan 11 Little, Laurie 9 Locklear, Sam 11 Long, Becky 10 Long, Danny 9 Long, Debbie 11 Long, Julie 9 Long, Kathy 9 Long, Susan 9 Long, Tom 11 Longley, Becky 11 Longley, Jr. 9 Loo per, Glenn 9 Loo per, Kay 9 Looper, Paul 10 Love, Cynthia Rosa Lee 10 Love, Mary 10 Love, Terry 10 Lowe, Bucky 10 Lowe, Kinney 9 26 Lowe, Mike 10 Lowery, Gregg 11 Lowery, Patricia 11 Luff man, Freda 10 Lumpkin, Pete 10 Lumpkin, Sammy 10 Lusk, Marc 11 Mack, Wanda 11 Macon, Chinita 9 Macon, Laura 10 Macon, Louis 10 Macon, Marcus 10 Maeger, Steve 9 Mahan, Mark 11 Malone, Peggy 11 Maney, Ronnie 11 Manley, Lisa 9 Mann, Mundy 11 Manning, (ohnetta 10 Mansfield, Yvonne 9 Marney, Kaye 9 Marshall, Deena 10 Marshall, Kendall 9 Martin, Mitchell 9 Marlin, Scott 11 Massey, Allene 11 Massingill, Cathy 10 Massingill, Chris 11 Massingill, David 11 Masters, Sally 11 Mavity, Howard 9 McClain, Chris 10 McClain, Kelly 11 McClain, Kevin 9 McCutcheon, Renee 10 Me Dade, Denise 10 McDonald, David 9 McDonald, Marilyn 11 McDuffie, Patrick 10 McFalls, Ronald 10 McFarland, |im 10 McHan, Raymond 9 McHugh. Yvonne 11 McKone, Rosemary 9 McLain, Greg 9 McMahon, Kendall 11 McMichael. Darlene 9 McMillian, Peggy 9 Means, Hugh 10 Means. Phillip 9 Meltzer, David 10 Middleton, David 9 Middleton, )o Ellen 11 Miles. Kelly 9 Miller, Johnny 10 Miller, Mark 9 27 Miller, Sieve 11 Millsap, janel 9 Minor, Lynn 9 Minor, Tom 11 Mitchell, Eric 9 Mitchell, Jimmy 10 Mitchell, Mark 10 Montgomery, Arthur 10 Montgomery , Suzy 10 Montgomery, Thomas 10 Moore. Annette 9 Moore, Anthony 9 Moore, Freddie 10 Moore, Cary 10 Moore, Jacqualine 10 Moore, Mack 9 Moore, Walter 11 Morgan, Cathy 9 Morris, Mike 9 Morris, Susan 9 Morrison, Alisa 10 Morrison, Carol 9 Morse, Randy 9 Mounts, Bob 9 Murphy, Susan 10 Mynatt, Pam 9 Nahari, Tammy 11 Nations, Andy 9 Nations, Jackie 11 Nealey, James 9 Needham, Vernon 9 Neighbors, Janet 11 Nelson, Charles 9 Nesbitt, Anna 9 Nesbitt, Vickie 11 NeSmith, Susan 10 Newberry, Elaine 11 Newton, Denise 11 Newton, Janice 9 Nickles, Maureen 9 Northcutt, John 11 Norton, Vincent 10 Norville, Debbie 10 Nowell, David 10 Oden, Mike 9 O'Donnell, Jim 9 Oechslin, Bill 10 Oechslin, John 9 Oglesby, Randy 9 Olds, Tim 11 Oliver, Richard 9 Oliver, Steve 10 O'Mahony, Kathleen 11 O'Neal. John 11 Orr, Davy 9 Orr, Mark 9 28 Osborne, Clyde 10 Overton, Chris 10 Owens, Charles 10 Owens, Debra 11 Page, Rhonda 10 Paige, Milton 9 Painter, Joey 11 Painter, Roy 11 Pangle, Carolyn 11 Pangle. Dorothy 9 Parker, Connie 9 Parker, Dennis 9 Parker, (ill 11 Parker, Karen 9 Parker, Robert 10 Parks, Arlean 11 Parks, Debbie 11 Parks, Marshall 10 Parks, Pam 9 Parks, Phil 9 Parson, Ted, 10 Pate, Laura 10 Patterson, David 10 Patterson, Tammy 9 Patterson, Tony 9 Patterson, Vicki 10 Payne, Debbie 11 Pedersen, Kathy 10 Pender, Irene 9 Pennington, Morris 9 Phillips, Bob 9 Phillips, Debbie 9 Phillips, Eric 9 Phillips, Marc 10 Phillips, Patricia 11 Phillips, Russell 10 Pickel, Sara 11 Pickle, David 10 Pickle, Richard 9 Pierce, Bud 11 Pierce, Linda 11 Pinson, Laraine 11 Plemons, Mike 9 Plott, Aleatha 10 Plott, Eddie 10 Pope, Chrissie 11 Porter, Tim 10 Postelle, Ronnie 10 Posten, Marsha 10 Powell, Clay 10 Pratt, Herbie 9 Pratt, Loretta 10 Pressnell, Tim 11 Price, Keith 10 Price, Mardy 9 Price, Sammy 11 29 Puckett. Patti 10 Pullen, johnny 9 Purvis. Kim 9 Quarles. Sandi 9 Quarles. Shane 11 Quinn, Connie 11 Rabum. Ricky 9 Raisin, Johnny 11 Randolph, David 10 Redfearn, Paul 10 Red wine, David 9 Redwine, Harvey 10 Reid. Marianne 10 Reid, Toby 11 Reigel, Todd 11 Renz, Ken 11 Rhudy, Teresa 9 Rice, Nancy 11 Richards, Sylvia 11 Richman, Larry 9 Right, Doug 9 Ritchey, Delyn 11 Rizer, Marc 10 Rizer, Mike 10 Rizo, Mike 9 Robbins, Alan 9 Robbins, Crystal 11 Roberts, Marianna 10 Roberts, Mike 11 Roberts, Sandra 11 Robertson, Geoff 10 Robins, Danny 10 Rogers, Anthony 9 Rogers, Clyde 9 Rogers, Debbie 9 Rogers, Eddie 10 Ross. Carol 11 Rous, Dee Dee 9 Rutland, Laura 11 Sanford, Tony 9 Satterfield, Bruce 11 Satterfield, Kathy 11 Satterfield, Kenny 10 Scott, Susie 9 Scruggs, Tim 9 Seay, Carol 11 Sellers, Scott 11 Shaheen, Cindy 11 Shaheen, Dede 9 Shapre, Lynne 9 Shavers, Deanna 10 Shaw. Susan 10 Sheats, Debra 10 Shelton, Sharon 9 Shepherd, John 11 Shepherd, Rhonda 9 30 Shook, Chuck 11 Shook, Garland 9 Shope, Donna 9 Short, Ralph 9 Simmons, Larry 9 Sims, Patricia 9 Sims, Scott 10 Singleton, Tiny 10 Sisson, Debbie 9 Sligh, Beverly 9 Smetak, Judy 10 Smith, Anne 11 Smith, Bruce 11 Smith, Buddy 10 Smith, Clark 10 Smith, George 10 Smith, Karen 10 Smith, Laura 11 Smith, Mark 11 Smith, Mike 9 Smith, Mike 11 Smith, Mitchell 11 Smith, Raye 11 Smith, Ricky 10 Smith, Tim 10 Smith, Tris 11 Smithey, Belinda 9 Smithey, Ralph 11 Snowden, Johnny 9 Sorrels, Stephen 10 Souther, Mark 9 Souther, Mike 9 Sprowl, Raliegh 10 Stalans, Gordon 11 Stanfield, Terry 10 Starks, Tony 10 Staten, Ben 9 Steele, Billy 11 Stefanek, Jay 9 Stephens, Faith 10 Stevens, David 10 Stokes, Kelvin 11 Stone, Kim 9 Stone, Melissa 9 Stone, Renee 11 Stuart, Lynn 9 Stuck, Robert 9 Stuman, Carol 11 Summerour, Mike 11 Summers, Davis 9 Sutton, Jeff 11 Sutton, Philip 11 Swafford, George 10 Swafford, Keith 10 Swaim, Clay 11 Swain, Andrea 10 31 Taylor, Celethia 9 Taylor, Cynthia 11 Taylor, Debra 10 Taylor. Gale 11 Taylor, Johnny 9 Taylor, Lena 10 Taylor, Marilyn 11 Terrell, Teresa 9 Thomas, Charlie 9 Thomas, Kaye 10 Thomas, Mark 11 Thomas, Nancy 10 Thomason, Scott 10 Thomison, Tim 10 Thompson, Lesa 9 Thompson, Susan 9 Thurston, Lee Ann 10 Tibbetts, David 11 Tibbs, Ethel 9 Tibbs, Sally 11 Towns, Lynnette 9 Towns, Shunell 11 Townsend, Greg 10 Trimble, May 10 Trimboli, Cynthia 11 Trollinger, Mike 10 Trotter. Greg 9 Tucker, Greg 9 Tudor, Karen 10 Turkett, Keith 11 Turkett, Rhunae 10 Turner, Randall 11 Turner, Ricky 9 Underwood Bill 9 Underwood, Tim 9 Varnell, Marva 10 Vaughn, Shirley 11 Veasey, Susan 10 Volhein, Donna 11 Volhein, Mike 10 Walls, Jeff 10 Walsh, Lane 9 Ward. Danny 10 Ward, Patricia 11 Ward, Tim 9 Ward, Tracy 11 Warmack, Hughey 11 Warnack, Dennis 10 Waters, Edith 9 Watkins, Debbie 9 Watson, Sherry 9 Weaver, Cathi 11 Weaver, Debbie 10 Weaver, Ray 9 Weaver, Maurice 10 Weaver, Rodney 10 32 Webb, Craig 10 Wells, Kay 9 Westfall, Mark 11 Westmoreland, Carol 10 White, David 9 Whitener, Deborah 9 Whitener, Ricky 11 Whiteside, Daniel 10 Whiteside, William 10 Whitfield, Tim 10 Whitmire, Gerald 9 Whitmire, Lamont 11 Whitworth, Bonnie 9 Wilcox, David 9 Wilder, Bryan 10 Wiley, Frank 10 Wilkins, Grady 10 Williams, |oyce 10 Williams, Judy 10 Williams, Karen 11 Williams, Kathi 10 Williams, Mike 11 Williams, Stan 10 Willis, Bo 10 Willis, Terrie 11 Wills, Cathy 9 Wills, Chris 10 Wilson. Carla 10 W'ilson, Debra 9 Wilson, Elaine 9 Wilson, Ronnie 10 Wilson, Sandy 11 Windom, George 10 Winkfield, Timothy 9 Winkfield, Tom 9 Witherow, Gail 9 Wofford, Frank 9 Wofford, Jeff 11 Wofford, Teresa 10 Wofford, Thomas 9 Wood, Debbie 9 Wood, Michael 10 Wood, Robert 10 Woodring, Neva 10 Woods, George 11 Woody, Lewis 9 Woody, Mike 10 Wright, Henderson 9 Wrinkle, Pat 9 Wyrick, Rita 10 Yeargin, Steve 11 Yoder, Tammy 10 Yother, Chris 10 Young, Beverly 9 Young, Steve 9 Zbar, Lane 9 33 o Dalton Charles E. Bowen Superintendent Dalton Public Schools Robert D. Cox Director of Personnel and Special Programs James T. Finney School Board Member High Administration Frank W. Thomason Assistant Superintendent Thomas R. Jones Chairman-Dalton Board of Education Robert E. Rutland T reasurer—School Board Walter R. Bush Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jack R. Proffitt Vice-Chairman-School Board Alice McGaughey School Board Member 34 MRS. GRACE W. ACREE-B.S. Berry College, M.Ed. University of North Carolina. Mathematics, Ad- visor-Jr. Tri-Hi-Y. MISS BETTY ALLEN—B.A., M.Ed. Middle Tennessee State Univer- sity. Guidance, English. Advisor- Anchor Club. MR. ALVIN R BALL—B.S. East Tennessee State University, M.Ed. University of Chattanooga. Social Studies. MR. DONALD BELL-B.S. Berry College. Industrial Arts Depart- ment. Advisor-Hi-Y Club. MRS. VIVIAN BEVIL-Secretary, Business Office. MR. RONALD BOOHER-B.S. Carson Newman College. Coor- dinator-Diversified Cooperative Training. Business. Advisor- VICA. MRS. MARGARET C. BOYD-B.S., M.Ed. University of Georgia. Mathematics. Advisor—Sr. Tri-Hi- Y. MR. MIKE BOYD-B.S., M.Ed. University of Georgia. Special Education. MR. SCOTT BRACKETT-B.S. University of Georgia. Social Studies. Coach-Boys Basketball. Assistant Coach-Baseball. MR. ROBERT BROWN —B.A. Morehouse College, M.A.T. Pur- due University. Chairman-English Department. Advisor-DHS Players. MRS. BOBBIE BURKETT-Secre- tary-Library. MRS. EVELYN BUSH-B.A. Clark College, M.A. Atlanta University. Mathematics. MR. DAVID CADY—B.S. Middle Tennessee Sta® University. Science. Coach-Football, Baseball. MR. BOB CHAPMAN-B.S. Ten- nessee Tech University. P.E. De- partment. Coach-Boys Basket- ball. MR. BILL CHAPPELL—B.S. Uni- versity of Georgia, M.A. Peabody College. Physical Education, Head Football Coach. MR. MARLIN G. CLARK-B.A. William Carey College. English. 36 DHS FACULTY MR. CHARLES F. ACREE-B.S. Berry College, M.Ed. University of Chattanooga, Ed.S. University of North Carolina. Chairman- Science Department. Advisor- FTA. MRS. DALE COOK—B.A. West Georgia College. Librarian. MR. JOE V. COOK—A.B. Mercer University, M.Ed. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Science. MRS. LINDA DAVIS—B.S. West Georgia College. M.Ed. University of Georgia. Business. MR. J.C. DENMAN-A.B., M.Ed. University of Georgia. Driver Education. MR. J.D. DENMAN-B.S. Univer- sity of Georgia, M.S. Peabody College. Mathematics. MRS. CAROLYN DYER-A.B. Huntington College. Latin. Advi- sor-National Honor Society. MR. JOSEPH K. EBERHART—A.B., M.A.T. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Science. MISS ELIZABETH ENSLEY—B.S. Middle Tennessee State. English. Advisor—Catamount Annual. MRS. PATRICIA FELDMAN-B.A. St. Lawrence University. Reading. MRS. ROBBIE FIELDS-Visiting Teacher Aide. MRS. DOTTY FOSTER-B.S. Uni- versity of Tennessee at Chat- tanooga. English. Advisor-DHS Players. MRS. ELSIE de GOICOECHEA- B.S. Western Carolina University. Mathematics. MRS. LINDA GOLD—B.A. Emory University, M.A.T. Georgia State University. English. MRS. SALLY GOLD—A.B. New- comb College, Louisiana State University. Honors Program. Ad- visor-College Bowl Team. MRS. SHARON GRANT-B.S. Woman's College of Georgia. Home Economics. Advisor-FHA. MR. DOYLE GRIZZELL—B.S., A.B. Jacksonville State University, M.A. University of Alabama. Science. Coach-Football, Tennis. MRS. RITA GRIZZELL-B.S. Jack- sonville State University. Choral Music Director. MR. CARLTON C. GUTHRIE-B.S. University of Georgia, M.Ed. Middle Tennessee State. Driver Education, Advisor-FCA. Coach- Football. MR. CHARLES GWYNN-B.S. Tennessee State University, M.S. Tennessee Technical University. Science. Coach-Freshman Basketball. MRS. RUTH LEE HAIR-A.B. Queens College. Social Studies. MRS. KATY HAMILTON-Atten- dance Clerk. MR. W. P. HERRING-B.S., Ed.S. Georgia Southern, M.A. Peabody College. Industrial Arts. MR. DEWEY E. HUGHES—A.B. Mercer University, M.Ed. Univer- sity of Chattanooga. Ed.S. Univer- sity of Georgia. Chairman-Social Studies Department. MR. HOYLE D. HYBERGER-M.S. University of Tennessee. Science. MR. HOWELL IVESTER-M.Ed., A.B. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. English, Social Studies. MRS. GERMAINE JOYNER-B.S. University of Alabama. Librarian. MR. KENNETH R. KIDD-B.S. University of Tennessee. CVAE Coordinator. Advisor-VOCA Club. MRS. SARA KIDD-B.S. Missis- sippi State University, M.Ed. Uni- versity of Georgia. Business. MRS. MOZELLE KITTLE-Teacher Aide, Clerical Secretary. MR. WILLIAM KITTLE-A.B. Mer- cer University, M.Ed., Ed.S. Uni- versity of Georgia. Social Studies. Advisor-SGA. MRS. ESTHER LOWE-B.S. Savan- nah State College. Home Eco- nomics. Advisor-FHA. MR. JAMES E. MARTIN—B.A. St. Mary's College, M.A. Eastern Kentucky University, Ed.S. Au- burn University. Chairman—Math- ematics Department. MRS. LILLIAN MASHBURN-Sec- retary-Business Office. MR. GLENN MASTERS—B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S. University of Geor- gia, Chairman—Business Depart- ment. Coordinator—Vocational Office Training. Head Coach- Girls Varsity Basketball. Advisor— FBLA. MISS SUSAN McCAIN—B.S. Uni- versity of Georgia. English. Advi- sor-DHS Players. MR. RON McCLURG—B.S. Uni- versity of Chattanooga, M.Ed. Middle Tennessee State Univer- sity. Chairman-Physical Educa- tion Department. Coach-Foot- ball, Track. Advisor-FCA. MRS. WANDA McCORMICK- B.S. Mississippi State College for Women. Special Education. MISS DOROTHY McCRORY- B.A. New York University, M.Ed. University of Tennessee at Chat- tanooga, M.F.A. University of Georgia. Guidance. Advisor—DHS Players. MR. BILL McMANUS—B.S. Au- burn University. Mathematics. As- sistant Football Coach, Assistant Track Coach. MR. FRANCIS C. MILLER-B.A. Susquehanna University. Chair- man-Foreign Language Depart- ment. Advisor-French Club. MRS. MARY ELLEN MILLER-B.S. Winthrop College. Social Studies. MR. CHARLES D. MITCHELL- B.S. Jacksonville State University. M.Ed. Universit of Georgia. Busi- ness Department. Advisor-Key Club. MR. L. B. MITCHELL-B.A. Uni- versity of Alabama. Special Education. MR. MELVIN MORGAN-B.S. Jacksonville State University, M.A. University of Alabama. Director- Catamount Band. MRS. BETH NYSEWANDER-B.S. Ball State University. English. Ad- visor-The Hi-Light. MISS PAULINE OGLETREE-B.S. Georgia College. English. MRS. PATRICIA PACK-B.S. East Tennessee State University, M.Ed. Middle Tennessee State Univer- sity. Physical Education. Advisor- Pep Club. MR. W R. PEARSON-B.S., M.A. University ot Alabama. English. MRS. IRENE PENNEY-Secretary- Guidance Office. MRS. JUDY P. PETTEWAY-B.S. Middle Tennessee State Univer- sity, M.S. University of Southern Mississippi. Art. MRS. )OAN ROSS-B.S. University of Tennessee. M.Ed. University of Georgia. Chairman-Home Eco- nomics Department. MISS MARILYN SHARP-B.S., M.Ed. Middle Tennessee State University. Physical Education, Social Studies. Coach-Basketball, Tennis. MR. TERRY SWEENEY-M.A. Middle Tennessee State Univer- sity. Physical Education, Freshman Football Coach. MRS. MARTHA H. TAYLOR—A.B. University of Alabama, M.S. Flor- ida State University. Reading Aide. MISS BETTIE USREY—M.A., B.S. Murray State University. Business. FBLA Advisor. MR. HAYDEN WAGERS-B.S. University of Chattanooga. M.Ed. Western Carolina University. Physical Education, Science. Coach-Football. Golf. MRS. WANDA WARD-Mercer University. Secretary-Guidance Office. MR. WILLIAM B. W'EAVER-B.S. Ohio University, M.A. Middle Tennessee State, Ed.S. University of Georgia. Director of Guidance. MR. LARRY WILLIS-B.A. Clark College, M.Ed. West Georgia Col- lege. Social Studies. MRS: CAROL ZIMBRICK—B.A. University of North Dakota. English, Spanish. Advisor-Spanish Club. The organizations of Dalton High fulfilled many needs of the school, the community, and the students as individuals. Dalton High's clubs were for all students, whether they wanted to learn or simply to have fun. Clubs such as the French Club or the Spanish Club helped students to explore an area of academic interest. DECA and VICA gave students valuable job training, while FTA and FBLA informed students about future ca- reer possibilities. Other clubs were mainly service clubs, such as Y- Clubs, Anchor and Key Clubs. Or- ganization like the Band, the Cheerleading Squad, and the Chorus helped students develop talents or skills. Clubs also provided support to the school. The DHS Players and FHA went beyond the classroom, supplementing what the students learned there. Almost all organiza- tions competed in region, district, or state competitions. Students worked directly with teachers, im- proving understanding between the two groups. Service clubs sponsored projects to improve conditions in the school and to en- hance the school's environment. The National Honor Society served the school by recognizing and encouraging academic achievement. By publishing The Hi-Light and The Catamount, the newspaper and the annual staffs served the school and created in- terest and career opportunities in journalism and photography. All of the school's organizations pro- vided an essential service to the faculty and student body. The community often gained from Dalton High's organizations. The Catamount Band and other groups often represented not only the school, but the city of Dalton in state and national competitions. Various clubs contributed to the beauty and well being of Dalton with community projects. These projects in turn benefited Dalton High, Community support being vital to the school. 42 The local Kiwanis Club sponsors the Dalton High Key Club, a service club offering its members the chance to aid their school, community, and coun- try. Members of the Key Club are chosen from the sophomore, junior and senior class, and must possess an 80 average or higher and have an interest in their fellow man. The 1973-74 Key Club chaperoned “little brothers of the Big Brother-Big Sister Organization to an Atlanta Braves game during the summer. Two members of the club, Scott Millsap and Marty Elrod, attended the Key Club International Convention in Chicago. Key Club members helped the Kiwanis Club sell pancakes on their Pancake Day. In December, the Key Club joined the Anchor Club to go Christmas caroling. Membership: First Row—Tracy Ward, Tom Daniel, Guy Abernathy. Second Row—Bill Carroll, Secretary- Treasurer; |ohn Carson, Phil Green, Tom Pullen, Carl Griggs. Third Row- Scott Millsap, President; Brad Hackney, Dennis Warnack, Billy Chamblee, Brian Hair. Fourth Row—Greg Causby, Vice-President; Morris Brackett, Scott Sellers. Not Pictured: Chiles Mitchell, Advisor. The Anchor Club was involved in many activities during the 1973.74 school year. Members dressed in costumes and vis- ited the children's ward at the hospital on Halloween, went Christmas caroling with the Key Club in December, prepared goody bags for Friendship House for Valentine's Day, and sponsored an Easter Egg hunt for the children of Friendship House in the spring. Money for the annual Anchor Club Schol- arship was raised by selling mums for Homecoming. The Anchor Club is a service club sponsored by the local Pi- lot Club. Members must be from the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade, and are chosen each year from the sophomore and junior classes. Members are selected on the basis of out- standing scholarship, character, leadership, and service within the school. Membership: Seated First Row-Sandy Wilson, Betty Wells, President; Cathy Thompson, Crystal Robbins, Rhonda Hewitt. Seated Second Row-Barbara Finney, Senior Director; )o Heller, Vickye Hunsucker, Sandra Roberts, Presi- dent-Elect; Rhonda Longley. Seated Third Row-Anne Griggs, Junior Director; Jean Finney, Sissi Carroll, Eliska Hogan. Fourth Row-Debbie Lake, Shirley Vaughn, Lou Ann Boozer, Soph- omore Director; Shane Quarles, Susan Shaw. Fifth Row—Sally Masters, Susan Highsmith, Del Martin, Treasurer. Not Pictured: Marla Brackett, Secretary; Vicki Parks, Anne Smith, Miss Betty Allen, Advisor. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS of AMERICA Membership: First Row—Beverly Collins, Faye Walters, Treasurer; Pam Sutton, Susan Hackney, Jan Hogan, Pam Coffey, Reba Bonds, Libby Bonnell, Lisa May, Sherry Bartlett, Deanna Crider, Marcelle Henderson, Marisa Austin, Beverly Jordon, Gail Gregory, Reporter; Jane Ger- gory, Ann Armstrong, Cheryl Lanning, Denise White, Margaret Autry, Secretary; Beverly Young, President; Donna Rollins, Carolyn Pierce, Miss Usrey, Advisor; Mr. Masters, Advisor; John Pelfrey, Chris Bailey, Stan Pool, Wesley Graves, Greg Causby, David Renz, Phil Green, Mark Lorberbaum, Ricky Cobb, Tom Long, Greg Lowery, Anthony Brown, Vice-President; Mack Flood. In 1973-74, the FBLA Club collected money for the American Cancer Society and presented a Christmas pro- gram and gifts to a rest home in December. Throughout the year the cluo typed and ran off programs for many Dalton High Banquets and plays. FBLA members at- tended the Mini Conference at South Cobb High School and the State Conference in Atlanta. Club member Mark Lorberbaum was named runner up as the Most Out- standing EOT student in Georgia. Beverly Young, Denise White, and Mark Lorberbaum were named Miss FBLA, Most Outstanding VOT, and Most Outstanding EOT, respectively. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS of AMERICA The Dalton Chapter of the Distributive Education Clubs of America I promotes the arts of distribution through varied activities including So-1 I cial. Civic, Vocational, and Leadership Deuelopment. Funds were raised by the sale of candles, calendars, and candy. Monthly breakfast meetings were held at local restaurants and an Employer Banquet was held to entertain the businessmen who sponsor DECA members. The DECA club was the winner at the Northwest Georgia Regional Contest in Cedartown. Sherrie Allison, who was elected as Chairman of the Conference, represented the club at the National Leadership Confer-1 ence in Chicago. Membership: Kneeling-Sharon Allison, Laura Macon, Vickie Gallman, Historian; Cathy Clark, Rhonda Hughes, Secretary. Standing Front-Pat Ward, Vicki Dill, Wayne James, Craig Conlon, Kathy Dun- can, Cindy Waters, Betty Cordle, Vickie Kirby, Connie Bartenfield. Third Row—Mar- cus Starling, Jeff Parker, Roy Painter, Mark Thomas, Johnny Raisin, Vice-President; Art Fowler, Treasurer; Steve Kirby, President; Patty Westmoreland, Tommy Stowe, Parlia- mentarian; Loretta Hampton, Mr. Burgner, Advisor. VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS of AMERICA Membership: First Row-Mr. Ron Booher, Advisor; Steve Yeargin, Larry Ruddell, Presi- dent; Steve Miolen, Truman Whitfield. Second Row—Gary Perkins, Donnie Cross, Anthony Robertson, Brenda Dillard, Sherrie Massingill, Secretary; Ka- ren lames, Carolyn Pangle, )ohn Northcutt, Jeff Sutton, Brian Summey. Third Row-Jerry Boyd, Reporter; Jackie Nations, Ken Anderson, John Johnson, Marian Freeman, Hughey Warn- ack, Shane Abernathy, Tony Coggins, Phil Langston. Fourth Row—Walter Moore, Ronnie Dillard, David Cross, Eddie Johnson, Keith Holmes, David Hayes, Edward Shelton, Vice- President; Kenn Maples, Parlia- mentarian; Mitchell Smith. Not pictured: Tony Gamblin, Treasurer. The Vocational Industrial Club of America supplements DCT students' training in class and on the job. Mem- bers must be 16 years old and have Mr. Booher's approval to enter. The 1973-74 V1CA laid carpet in two rooms of the Annex and sponsored The Auto Body District Contest in May. At VICA State Competition, Jerry Boyd, Brian Summey, and Larry Ruddell won second place in Diesel Mechanics, first place in Industrial Electronics, and second as Most Out- standing VICA Student respectively. The dub also won a superior rating as an outstanding club. 46 VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CLUBS of AMERICA Coordinated Vocational Academic Education, a vocational program for ninth and tenth grade students, is de- signed to introduce the students to the world of work through class instruction and possible employment. Students are under supervision of one coordinator and selected teachers. Participation is by teacher recommendation only. Students who participate in CVAE are automatic members of VOCA, a state-wide organi- zation. The officers attended a lead- ership conference and the annual CVAE convention at Brunswick, Georgia in May. Membership: First Row- Charles Owens, Sergeant-at- Arms and Parliamentarian; lesse Baker, Willi Kemp, Rob- ert Stuck, Mike Wood, Greg Tucker, William Whiteside, Ken King, John Shavers, John Taylor, Eli Bonds, Ronnie Wil- son, Ken Griggs, Jimmy Ben- hett, Don Bennett, Bruce Smith, Treasurer; Mr. Kenneth Kidd, Advisor. Second Row— Darlene Coker, Rhonda Ble- vins, Debbie Pitts, Sherrie Watson, Pat Johnson, Pam Johnson, Pam Adams, Judy Williams, Brenda Ball, Sylvia Leard, Kathy Holloway. Not pictured: Charles Huskey, President; Tim Thomison, Vice-President; Roy Butler, Secretary; Danny Whiteside, Reporter. The Spanish Club, organized at the beginning of the 1973-74 school year, re- quires each member to be enrolled in a Spanish class. During their first year the club held a cook-out and had a lecturer speaking on Mexico. The members also enjoyed two pinata parties, one at Christmas, and one at the end of the year held on the practice field. Member- ship: First Row-Mrs. Carol Zimbrick, Advisor; Laura Pate, Sally Masters, Histo- rian; Connie Boyd, Shane Quarles, Keith Swafford, Debbie Long, Treasurer; Gail Gregory, Secretary; Susan Thompson. Second Row—Peggy Malone, Mark Mitchell, Rhonda Hewitt, Viva Hurt- sucker, Bill Carroll, President. (Pictured bottom left) Stimulating an active in- terest in the French lan- guage and culture outside of the classroom is the function of the French Club. To become a mem- ber one must satisfactorily complete one year of French and express an in- terest in the language. Members, along with advi- sors Mr. and Mrs. Miller, enjoyed traveling to a French restaurant in At- lanta and preparing French foods at the home of one of the members. Member- ship: First Row—jill Dixon, Fran Burger, Treasurer; Ka- ren Smith, Laraine Pinson, Kayla Coffey, Cynthia Tri- mboli, President; Harriett DiGioia, Secretary. Second Row-Tracy Ward, Vice- President; Bob Greeson, Wesley Chance. Third Row—Jeff Harris. (Pictured lop nghl) FTA SPANISH CLUB FRENCH CLUB The Future Teachers of America, a national organization, helps members to develop an interest in education as a profession and develops an appreciation of teachers, administrators, and counsel- ors. Any student is eligible for member- ship, and may attend the monthly meet- ings. The 1973-74 FTA held a cookout and party at Christmas and took a trip to Six Flags in the Spring. Membership: Su- san Veasye, Frank Nuckolls, Secretary- Treasurer; Harriett DiGioia, Donnita Cagle, Terry Anderson, President. Not Pictured: Debra Galloway, Mr. Charles Acree, Advisor. (Pictured wp wn STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Student Government Association of Dalton High is the representative body which voices recommendations of the students to the faculty and administration. Members are elected in the fall by the student body. Home- room presidents and members-at-large of each class became SGA representatives. A major achievement of the 1973-74 SGA was writing a new constitution which changed the system of representation. Planning and financ- ing Homecoming was the SGA's main activity, along with publishing the Student Directory. Membership: First Row-Andy Frank. Second Row-Laura Pate, Tracy Jones, Chrissie Pope, Secretary. Third Row—Sissi Carroll, Bruce Cook, Tish Allred, John Chamblee. Fourth Row—Carol Stuman, Laura Rutland, Eddie Gibson. Fifth Row-Craig Davison, Pam My- natt, Kathy Kenemer. Sixth Row—Fort Felker, Pete Lumpkin, Chris Curtain. Seventh Row— Betty Wells, Franna Conner, Beth Manis, Presi- dent; Jimmy Shaheen, Vice-President. Eighth Row—Tim Allred, Mike Fauscette, Steve Ma- han, Paul Looper. (Top: Bvrh Mint . Presidcm. Bottom: limmy Shiheen, Vrcn-Pmidml: Chnsot’ Poop. Settrtity. Mr Kittle, Advisor ) ■ The school newspaper, The Dalton Hi-Light, was published nine ■ times during the year, and was supported by subscription and advertis- ■ ing sales. The Hi-Light Staff strives to cover all phases of school life ■ adequately and fairly. The paper contains articles concerning sports, ■ classes, and extracurricular activities. Members of the staff are selected H by the advisor and past editor from applications. Membership is open ■ to all grade levels, but the editor must be a senior, the Dalton Hi-Light H belongs to the Georgia High School Scholastic Press Association. Staff ■ members participated in the GSPA activities held in Athens at the Uni- ■ versity of Georgia. At the end of the year 1973-74, the Hi-Light Staff H held their first annual banquet, where they recognized the newly se- ■ lected members and honored the seniors. Membership: First Row- ■ Sandy Jackson, Janet Neighbors, Tammy Nahari, Debbie Long, Mrs. H Beth Nysewander, Advisor. Second Row—Kayla Coffey, Debbie Coch- ■ ran, ('lark Smith. Third Row—Bruce Satterfield, Cindy Kenemer, David ■ Shaheen, Editor; Scott Millsap. Fourth Row—Debra Galloway, Terry ■ Anderson, Tim Olds, Denise Newton, Jennifer Darnell. Fifth Row- ■ Debbie Payne, Patrick McDuffie, (Tennis Warnack, Julie Manly, Cathi H Weaver. Sixth Row-Tris Smith, Craig Davison. The National Honor Society rec- those meeting the standards to the ogni es sophomores, juniors, and National Honor Society. Officers seniors of high academic standing. pictured: Nancy Norville, Secre- Members are selected on the basis tary; Steve Chesney, President; of scholarship, leadership, charac- Harriett DiGioia, Treasurer; Cynthia ter, and service. Twice yearly, the Trimboli Vice-President; Anne faculty judges all students with a 90 Smith, Chaplain. or above average and appoints Guy Abernathy Carl Griggs Laraine Pinson Tim Allred Molly Hamilton Aleatha Plott Terry Anderson Jeff Harris Chrissie Pope Deborah Barnett Jo Heller Tom Pope Lisa Bodenheimer Susan Highsmith Shane Quarles Marla Brackett Lorraine Jones Steve Randolph Fran Burger Whit Joyner Marianne Reid Nancy Burger Lynn Kenemer Crystal Robbins Brian Cady Deborah Kittle Geoffrey Robertson Bill Carroll Steve Kirby Carol Ross Bill Chamblee Deborah Lake Larry Ruddell Steve Chesney Deborah Law Laura Rutland Deborah Cochran Deborah Long David Shaheen Lisa Daniel Freda Luffman Anne Smith Rhonda Darnell Julie Manly Karen Smith Claude Davis Mundy Mann Raye Smith Harriett DiGioia Del Martin Eugene Threet Deborah Dorris Sally Masters Cynthia Trimboli Susan Ellis Lisa May Sharon Stuck Steve Farrow Jim McFarland Carlisle Trimble Mike Fauscette Janet Neighbors Tracy Ward Frederick Fitts Deborah Norville Dennis Warnack Lynne Fraker Nancy Norville Rodney Weaver Eddie Gibson Mike O'Guin Betty Wells Gail Gregory Debra Owens Denise White Anne Griggs Mrs. Carolyn Dyer—Advisor THE HI-LIGHT STAFF and THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Y-Clubs of Dalton High, including Hi-Y for boys and Tri-Hi-Y for girls, are affiliated with State YMCA. The Y- Clubs create, maintain, and extend Christian values throughout the members' lives. Any student may join a Y- Club. Each club is responsible for a school and community project every month. The 1973-74 Y-Clubs sponsored White Christmas and participated in the annual Y Basketball Tournament. The Senior Tri-Hi-Y awards the Debra Towns- end Award and the Senior Hi-Y presents the Robb Hess Award. Membership: First Row: Alan Little, Lynn Kenemer, Nancy Norville, Marla Brackett, President Sr. Tri-Hi-Y; Te- resa Green, Pam Foster, Carol Ross. Second Row: Bob Greeson, Cynthia Trimboli, President jr. Tri-Hi-Y; Barbara Finney, Renee Stone, Carol Stuman, janet Neighbors, An- gela Hullender. Third Row: Steve Chesney, Julie Manly, Har- riett DiGioia, Martin Conner, Debbie Dorris. Fourth Row: Tracy Ward, Danny Ward, Eddie Gibson, Chris Bailey, Presi- dent Hi-Y; Laura Rutland, Kathy Langford, Anne Smith. Fifth Row: Frank Nuckolls, Bruce Cook, Hugh Cagle, Dennis Warnack, Mrs. Grace Acree, Advisor; Mrs. Margaret Boyd, Advisor. The Dalton High Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is dedicated to improving members' personal, home, and community life. Membership is open to any stu- dent who has taken or is taking at least two quarters of home economics. The 1973-74 Chapter adopted Mrs. Pearl Brewster as their chapter grandmother, visiting her in her nursing home and making her an honorary member. They also held a paper drive, a Christmas party for children, and their annual Mother-Daughter Banquet in April. Member- ship: First Row: Teresa Green, Co-Vice-President; Carol Ross, President. Second Row: Harriett DiGioia, Annette Moore, Sharon Long, Kathy Morgan. Third Row: Gwen Elli- son, Diana Jump, Elaine Newberry. Fourth Row: Laraine Pinson, Penny Groover, Sharon Langley, Julie Manly, Co- Vice-President. Not Pictured: Mrs. Sharon Grant, Mrs. Ester Lowe, Advisors. Y CLUBS and FHA 56 CATAMOUNT STAFF The DHS Annual Staff publishes the Catamount, Dalton High's yearbook. Members are selected in April from applications from the freshman and sophomore classes. Several members of the 1973-74 staff attended the Tay- lor Yearbook Seminar at Emory Uni- versity the first week in August. The entire staff worked throughout the year selling annuals and pictures. Staff members also handled ticket sales for dramatic productions and conducted the elections for Sweetheart. EDITOR-LYNN KENEMER BUSINESS MANAGER-TOM POPE COPY and LAYOUT EDITOR-DEL MARTIN TYPIST-MARLA BRACKETT PHOTOGRAPHER-BLAKE NATIONS ADVISOR-ELIZABETH ENSLEY SPORTS-BENNY POSTEN, EDITOR; ELISKA HOGAN, WHIT JOYNER ORGANIZATIONS—SUSAN HIGH- SMITH, EDITOR; LOU ANN BOO- ZER, ANNE GRIGGS CLASSES and FACULTY-MARLA BRACKETT, EDITOR; TOM POPE, ANNE SMITH ACTIVITIES—VICKI PARKS, EDITOR; SHANE QUARLES, STEVE FARROW Pictured Top: Susan Highsmith, Blake Nations, Del Martin, Tom Pope, Lynn Kenemer, Whit Joyner, Vicki Parks. Bottom: Anne Smith, Steve Farrow, Lou Ann Boozer, Benny Posten, Marla Brackett, Shane Quarles, Eliska Hogan, Anne o DHS Players Literary Events THE DHS PLAYERS is the drama club of Dalton High School. The Players have many activities involving a large number of students in the area of dramatics. They produce at least three full length productions each year including the tra- ditional spring musical. The Players represented Dalton High in Region 5 AAA and State in drama and literary competition. Members also par- ticipated in Invitational Tournaments. All students are eligible for member- ship after they have participated in at least one Players' project. In 1973-74, the Players became an ac- tive troupe of the National Thespian So- ciety, an honorary organization for stu- dents who excel in the dramatic arts. Officers of the 1973-74 DHS Players were: Tom Pope—President (pictured right); Bruce Cook—Vice-President; Kathy Pederson—Secretary; Chrissie Pope—Treasurer; Del Martin-Historian; Miss Susan McCain, Advisor. AWARDS Most Valuable Player-Tom Pope Best Leading Actor-Steve Farrow Best Leading Actress-Del Martin Best Supporting Actor-Bruce Cook Best Supporting Actress—Vicki Parks Outstanding Achievement-Fort Felker Best Technical Crew Manager-Tom Minor Certificates of Achievement-Pam Mynatt, Larry Richman, May Trimble, Bob Greeson, Wanda Mack, Julie Boggess, Steve Chesney. 58 LITERARY EVENTS REGION 5AAA JULIE THE OPEN WINDOW —One Act Play—First Place Cast: Steve Farrow, Del Martin, Laine Kelley, May Trimble, Steve Chesney, Bruce Cook, and Red the Dog. Direc- tor—Robert Brown, BEST ACTOR AWARD-Steve Farrow FORT FELKER-First Place-Ex- temporaneous Speaking. DEL MARTIN —First Place-Oral Interpretation CHRIS BAILEY—First Place-Boy's Typing BOYS' QUARTET-First Place-Don Robinson, Hugh Cagle, Gene Threet, Steve Mahan HARRIETT DICIOLA-Second Place- Girl's Essay GIRLS' TRIO-Third Place-Julie Bog- ges, Mundy Mann, Jane Cox MARLA BRACKETT-Third Place- Girl's Typing RHONDA DARNEL-Third Place- Shorthand LYNN KENEMER-Third Place-Girl's Spelling DON ROBINSON—Fourth Place- Boy's Solo BOGGESS—Fourth Place—Girl's Solo TRACY WARD-Fourth Place-Boy's Spelling BENNY POSTEN-Fifth Place-Boy's Essay STATE LITERARY MEET FORT FELKER-First Place-Ex- temporaneous Speaking DEL MARTIN-First Place-Oral Interpretation BOYS' QUARTE I-Third Place THE OPEN WINDOW —One Act Play—Fourth Place CESA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT DEL MARTIN-First Place-Oral Interpretation 'THE OPEN WINDOW —One Act Play—First Place Best Actor Award—Steve Farrow FORT FELKER-Third Place-Ex- temporaneous Speaking OPTIMIST CLUB LOCAL ORATORICAL CONTEST DIANE FRANK-First Place LARRY RICHMAN—First Place Literary Participants (pictured Above): Front-Harriett DiCioia, Lynn Kenemer, Marla Brackett. Second Row-Gene Threet, Steve Mahan, Mundy Mann, Don Robinson, Hugh Cagle. (Back) Tracy Ward, lane Cox, Benny Posten, Del Martin, Rhonda Darnell, Chris Bailey. First Row: Laurie Little, Julie Boggess, Mary Linda Cassidy, Cindy Shaheen, Mona Conley, Bob Gree- son. Tommy Brown, Danny Claiborne, Myles John- son, Sandra Ellis, Jane Cox, Tish Allred, Beth Manis, Debra Davis, Mrs. Grizzell. Second Row: Debbie Bryant, Angie Ball, Diane Frank, Cindy Kenemer, Jennifer Darnell, Bill Greeson, Jeff Harris, Jay Black- burn, Don Robinson, Bruce Cook, Beverly Marshall, Ruth Miller, Janet Ginsberg, Carla Wilson, Vicki Gene Threet, Hugh Cagle, Teresa Bingham, Dee Parks, Ann Ford, Third Row: Anita Nadu, Cynthia Dee Shaheen, Anne Smith, Julie Manley, Franna Kenemer, Missy Flowers, Sherry Dyer, Mundy Conner. Mann, Marcus Starling, David Rogers, Steve Mahan,__________________________________ BOYS' QUARTET: Gene Threet, Steve Mahan, Hugh Cagle, Don Robinson. GIRLS' TRIO: Mundy Mann, Jane Cox, Julie Boggess 62 The DHS Catamount Chorus began their year with an assembly on November 14 for the DHS stu- dent body. The Christmas concert was performed on December 18, followed the next day by a short performance at the White Christ- mas Assembly. Marietta High School was the lo- cation for the annual Chorus Festi- val on February 22 and 23. Two choruses represented Dalton High: the Advanced Chorus, which re- ceived excellent ratings in perfor- mance and in sight-reading, and the Intermediate Chorus which re- ceived superior ratings in both categories. The Catamount Chorus partici- pated in a first in recent years-a combined Band-Chorus concert. The chorus performed several numbers followed by the band's selections. Many pieces were per- formed by the chorus and band together. Several members of the chorus represented Dalton High in other competitions. Amond those were Region and State Literary Meets, All-District Chorus Festival, and the All-State Festival held in Atlanta April 3-6. Select members also par- ticipated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival held April 27 in Marietta. The officers of the 1973-74 Catamount Chorus were Don Rob- inson—President; Anne Smith- Vice-President; )ulie Boggess—Sec- retary-Treasurer; Vicki Parks-Re- porter; Mrs. Rita Grizzell—Director. ALL STATE CHORUS: (Top) Anne SINGIN' GROUP: Julie Boggess, Mundy Mann, Mary Linda Cassidy, Anne Smith, Jane Cox, Vicki Parks. Steve Ma- Smith, Don Robinson, Fran han, David Rogers, Marcus Starling, Gene Threet, Hugh Cagle, Don Robinson, Bruce Cook. Burger. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes involves coaches and athletes in Christian companionship and activities. All members of FCA must belong to at least one athletic team. The 1973-74 FCA's first activity was attending the five-day FCA camp at Black Mountain, North Caro- lina during the first week of )une. Later, at Christmas, FCA members sponsored a party for underprivileged children at Camp Hi-Life. The members treated the children to a Christmas dinner, presents and horseback riding. On March 9, the FCA sponsored a Sock Hop which was so successful that it was followed by another on April 6. Membership: First Row: Tommy Macon, David Middleton, Billy Chamblee, President; Tim Olds, Johnny Chamblee. Second Row: Coach Ronnie McClurg, Advisor; Ray Dunn, Tommy Cornelison, Jeff Biddle, Public Relations Chairman; Crutchie Crutchfield, Harold Baker. Third Row: Scott Sellers, Tris Smith, Marcus Starling, Benny Posten, Tom Daniel. Fourth Row: Bryan Hair, Jim Hollway, Johnny Pelfrey, Vice-President; Randy Childress, Whit Joyner, Secretary-Treasurer; Ken Renz. FCA and PEP CLUB ■ ■ i ■ ■ The Pep Club encourages and supports DHS spirit among the stu- dents. Membership is open to all students who have school spirit and a willingness to work. The 1973-74 Pep Club was very busy during the fall. Members painted hundreds of signs, and to encourage the Catamount football players, the Pep Club provided them with candy and decorated their houses and lockers. To the DHS Band, the club gave “pep notes before the Governor's Marching Festival and Miami Winternational. During basketball season, the club prepared brownies and cokes for fhe basketball players and made posters for the locker rooms. The members raised money for projects by selling DHS foot- ball jerseys. Membership: First Row: Julie Farmer, Kayla Coffey, President; Jina Holley, lanet Millsap, Shelda Cooper. Second Row: Susan Thompson, Tammy Nahari, Dee Dee Rous, Lynne Sharpe, Phyllis Dryman, Ann Ford, Mrs. Pal Pack, Advisor. Third Row: Sharon Ellis, Beverly Sligh, Laine Kelly, Dorenda Baker, Kim Purvis, Karen Parker. Not Pictured: Lynne Fraker, Vice-President; Freda Luffman, Secretary-Treasurer. VARSIT Left lo ri h (aptain. Sh CiriKKs, M Moore, Dt Longley, Su erts, Dcbi (aptain. 66 Y CHEERLEADERS it: Susan Hij hsmith- lane Quarles, Anne ary Denson, Mimi lyn Rikhey, Rhonda .an Ellis, Sandra Rob- Lake, |o Heller—co- VARSITY AND B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS To become a 197 $-7-4 Dalton High Cheerleader, one had to maintain a C average, with no U's in conduct. A tough two- week clinic in April had to be sur- vived with tryouts on the final Friday. The B-Team cheerleaders consisted of sophomores, the var- sit of juniors and seniors. Once a cheerleader, the work became harder. Prac tice was held often, and attendam e was mandi- tor . All summer, both squads pre- pared for cheerleading camp, held |ul 29-August at Tennessee Tech. Competition between the squads was held daily and ribbons were awarded. The B-Team re- turned from camp w ith two supe- rior ribbons, one excellent rib- bon, and one outstanding ribbon. The varsity squad received three superior ribbons, one ex- cellent , and placed in the top six of the % squads attending camp. As sc hool began, the squads pre- pared for pep sessions and football games. On Fridays, both squads conduc ted pep sessions in support of the football players. After pep session, the varsity ate dinner with the team. When the game began, they led the student body in cheers. With basketball season came sometimes as many as three games a week. The basketball sea- son ended in February and the cheerleaders had a brief rest. Then in late March, the senior girls con- ducted the two-week clinic in preparation for try-outs. At the end of the clinic, the new cheerleaders were chosen, and the duties of the I97T-74 cheerleaders were over. B-TfcAM CHEERLEADERS Loll to ri ht: Susan Shaw. Debbie Law (aptam, Denise U Dade. I aura Pate. Marianne Reid, Dianna Hawkins-io-captain, Debbie lee. The ll)7T-74 DHS Marching Band began their reason by attending a five-day camp at Berry College. At the 6th Annual Governor's Marching Festival, held in- Dalton on October 6. the Band received superior ratings. On October 20, the Band traveled to Oxford, Alabama for the Oxford Band Festival. Fhcy performed as the exhibition band, and received a superior rating. The Band competed in the Miami Winternational Contest on December 15. The prestigious event was sponsored by the Miami Dolphins, and it was the Dalton High Band's second year in competition there. They won second place, and received $750. The re- quirements for membership in the Marc hing Band were the attendance of band camp and two years of previous band experience. DALTON ‘■‘n • BAND PERSONNEL: Guy Abernathy Bruce Acree Marc Bearden Alan Black Lou Ann Boozer Connie Boyd Rodney Boyd Jackie Brindle Danny Brown Tommy Brown |oy Burgess Kathy Burnette Denise Carroll Maurice Carroll Scott Carroll Sissi Carroll Audrey Childress Danny Claiborne Carey Cline Mitchell (lure Bert Coker Craig Conlon Jeff Cox Jennifer Darnell Debra Davis Craig Davison Welton Davison Tammy Duly Cindy Eller Mike Fauscette Danny Fetzer Frank Fetzer Jean Finney Kathy Gallant Mary lane Garner Eddie Gibson Faith Gibson Sharon Goodson Danny Goswick Bob Greeson Randy Greenway Ricky Greenway Stephen Gregg Vann Gregory Waller Guerard Mike Hall Debby Hanes Jimmy Hanson Ben Herrell Charlene Hendrey Debby Hitt Laura Hix Rene Hollingsworth Scott Holsombac k Dianne Hooker Kathy Hullender Eddie Jennings Art loyce Brad Kenemer Cindy Kenemer Kathy Kenemer David Kenemer Lynn Kenemer Anne Kent Kirk Kent Cynthia Langford Sharon LeRoy Alan Little Sam Loc klear Mark Lusk Kaye Marney Beverly Marshall Deena Marshall David Massingill Howard Mavity Jim McFarland Dennis Mcguire David Meltzer Johnny Miller Ruth Miller Steve Miller Lynn Minor Carol Morrison Susan NeSmith Maureen Nickles |im O'Donald Bill Oeshc lin Richard Oliver Debra Owens Gary Perkins Tony Patterson Aleatha Plott Chrissie Pope Hanson Rains Paul Redfearn Larry Richman Alan Robbins Danny Robbins Don Robinson Laura Rutland Bruce Satterfield Kenny Sattedield Kathy Satterfield John Shepherd Donna Shope Clark Smith Bcnjy Staten Faith Stevens Debra Taylor Nancy Thomas Lesa Thompson Randy Thornton Carl Travillian May Trimble Cynthia Trimboli Danny Ward David White Lane Zbar Marty Price MAJORETTES The Majorettes, under Head Majorette Vickye Hunsucker, received an ex- cellent rating at the Oxford Band Festi- val, and a superior rating at the Gover- nor's Marching Festival. Majorettes were chosen in the spring after tryouts by Mr. Morgan and selected judges. 1973-74 was the third year as Drum Major for Debra Davis. At every contest. she received a superior -rating and led the band during the football halftime shows. The Assistant Drum Major, Cindy Kenemer, performed the pre-game shows, and directed the halftime show at Campbell of Smyrna. Drum Majors were also chosen in the spring with tryouts before Mr. Morgan and selected judges. Assistant Drum Major Cindy Kenemer MAJORETTES: Sherry Dyer, Vickye Hunsucker, Sharon Led- ford, Lisa May 70 COLORGUARD The DHS Colorguard was a year- round activity in 1973-74. Practice started with spring tryouts, continuing through the summer. August 16-23 was spent with the band at Berry Col- lege, preparing for football season. The squad marched every halftime show and participated in the Sixth Governor's Marching Festival and the Oxford Festival, receiving superior ratings in both. After marching sea- son, the Colorguard became a new member of the South-Eastern Color- guard Circuit. The rest of the year, the Competition Colorguard worked on a five-minute show that won second place in two competitions at Pensa- cola, Florida. This achievement made them eligible for Class A Cham- pionship Competition in Birmingham, Alabama on April 28. COLORGUARD: Bottom Row: Cathy Thompson —Colorguard Captain, Carol Stuman . Beth Lingo , Rhonda Hewitt , Viva Hunsucker , Crystal Robbins -Rifle Lieutenant. Top Row: Patti Hollingsworth, Sharon Stuck -Colorguard Co-Captain, Cathy Weaver, Angela Green , Gndy Brown, Peggy Malone -Flag Lieutenant, Lane Walsh , Linda Cruse, Lo- rinda Green , Cathy Satterfield, LaFonda Richardson, Susan Murphy , Debbie Dorris , Susan Brindle, Carla Wilson ( Competition Colorguard) 71 DHs Concert season began after the Christ- mas holidays lor the DHS Symphonic Band. The members, chosen by special tryout, staged performances including the winter concert on February 14 and a show combined with the chorus on April 9. The band participated in the Seventh District Festival on March 1, receiving excellent in concert and sight-reading. A special high- light was a seated exhibition at the Artrain Parade on April 6. Senior honors were awarded at the final concert in May. 72 DHS SYMPHONIC BAND In 1973-74, Sports, as always, was an important part of Dalton High School. There was never an inactive moment as far as athletics was concerned. The Spring season was the busiest time for the ath- letes. There was spring practice for the football players, climaxed by the Red and White Game, in which the White team emerged as victor. The baseball team began its busy schedule with as many as two or three baseball games a week, inter- spersed with practices. A batting cage was purchased by the team to aid the boys in hitting skills. The track team also had a busy sched- ule, and for the first time, all the track meets were held at home on the new track. The new track was used in practice, too, and because the meets were held in Dalton, the track team had more support from the students than they had ever had. The girls were not inactive during the spring. The new track was also used for practice and meets by the girls' track team. The girls' softball team had some difficulty in getting their season underway due to can- celled games, but the problem was soon overcome. The golf team had increased in size and skill from the year before and as a result, a B-Team was added. Both tennis teams had complications in scheduling matches. The girls' team, though young, proved to be a strong and the boys' team fared well. The winter of 1973-74 produced Dalton High's first swim team. The swim team practiced at the Dalton Junior College pool. But winter was basketball season. The basketball teams enjoyed good support from the student body, and the gym was always full for the Varsity games. At the end of the season, Dalton trav- eled to Marietta to participate in the Region Championship. The sport that attracted the most spectators, though, was the fall season sport—football. The team spent three summer weeks in train- ing, the final week at Bellbuckle, Tennessee. There, the team con- centrated on nothing but football. They returned both physically and mentally prepared to play. The first week of school ushered in the first game and the 1973 Dalton High Football Season had officially be- gun .. . 4 LSI R1 cs 1973 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM Firs! Row: Mark Orr-manager, Tim Gordon, Ed Bolden, Nicky Griffin, Richard Bishop, Johnny Snowden, Mike Souther, Vernon Needham, Kirk Kent, Mike Plemons, Freddie DeLoach, Phil Parks, Jim Brown. Second Row: Jay Burgess, Mack Moore, Bobby Phillips, Dana Biddle, Glenn Looper, David Groover, John Chamblee, Scottie Bonds, Richard Shook, Mitchell Martin, Andy Nations, Anthony Blackwell. Third Row: Tim Win- kfield-manager, Billy Dillard, Tim Chesser, Steve Young, David Blaylock, David Middleton, Mark Miller, Joe Bonds. David McDonald, Zach Kele- hear, Larry Rogers, Charles Thomas. 1973 VARSITY CATAMOUNT FOOTBALL TEAM First Row: Tommy Farmer-trainer, Mark Heller-manager, Freddie Moore, Jimmy Mitchell, Hartsell Long, George Swafford, Maurice Weaver, Pete Lumpkin, Bo Willis, James Ross, Greg Austin, Bryan Hair, David Randolph. Marcus Macon, John Carson, Jeff Biddle, Tommy Corn- elison, Jr. Longley-manager. Second Row: Jim Hollway -trainer, Chris Kirkpatrick, Kelly McClain, Terry Stanfield, Kenny Kistner, Chris McClain, Greg Townsend, Robert Barksdale, Tim Olds, Kendall Harkins, Billy Chamblee, Clay Scott, Johnny Pelfrey, Johnny Ellenburg, Randy Childress, Harold Baker, Gary Clark, Chris Wills-manager. Third Row: Bill Chap- pell-Head Coach, Hayden Wagers-Coach, Walter Snowden, Mark Phil- lips, Ben Bonds, Greg Brian Brain Henton, Mike Rizer, Shunell Towns, Bucky Cope, Crutchie Crutchfield, Carl Griggs, George Woods, Don Bonds, Mark Smith, Kelvin Stokes, Steve Randolph, Coaches Doyle Griz- zell, Ron McClurg, and Carlton Guthrie. Fourth Row: Tommy Macon- captain, Mark Lane, Kim Kephart-co-captain, Ray Dunn, Scott Sellers, David Renz, Benny Posten, Marcus Starling, Tom Daniel, Ken Renz, Mark Lorberbaum, Alan O'Bryant, Tris Smith, Mike Wilson. Not pictured: Whit Joyner, Oay Hackney, and Scott Broadrick. 76 VARSITY COACHING STAFF Standing: Head Coach Bill Chappell, Coaches Hayden Wagers, Carlton Guthrie. Kneeling: Coaches Doyle Grizzell, Ronnie McClurg. 1973 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SCORES FRESHMAN COACHING STAFF Coaches Terry Sweeney and Bill McManus. cr VARSITY FOOTBALL SCORES Dalton Opponent 30 LaFayette 0 IB Calhoun 0 ( Rossville 27 28 Campbell of Smyrna 7 19 Marietta 7 6 South Cobb 13 1 Douglas County 14 7 Wheeler 35 54 Sprayberry 0 2(1 R. L. Osborne 0 Season Record: 6-4 Dalton Opponent 21 Eastbrook 6 7 Bradley County 6 14 North Whitfield 0 6 Rossville 14 33 Eastbrook 0 14 Murray County 20 6 Rossville 8 7 Bradley County 8 Season Record: 4-4 1973 AWARO WINNERS VARSITY: Most Valuable Player-Tommy Ma- con; Scholastic Award—Billy Chamblee; Out- standing Lineman—Mike Wilson; Most Im- proved Offensive Lineman—George Woods; Outstanding Back-Mark Lane; Most Im- proved Offensive Back-Bo Willis; Out- standing Defensive Back—Ray Dunn; Most Improved Defensive Back-Greg Baker; Out- standing Defensive Lineman-Kim Kephart; Most Improved Defensive Lineman—Hartsell Long; Sportsmanship Award—James Ross; Golden Helmet Award —Hartsell Long: Coaches' Award-Randy Childress, Marcus Starling. FRESHMAN: Most Valuable Back- Scottie Bonds; Most Valuable Lineman—Mark Miller. 1973-74 football Every Friday afternoon in the fall there was an escape from the hot, dreary classroom of sixth period in the form of pep sessions. Herded into the new gym, the entire student body joined in a half hour of cheers, pep talks, and occasional skits to back our Catamount football team. Flanking the wall in two rows of benches were the football players who, showing signs of either nervousness or boredom, sat in silence. On one side of the bleachers was the band and directly across were the Bleacher Boys. These two opposing groups led their respective sides in the competition cheers. Lined up in front of the bleachers on both sides of the gym were the cheer- leaders. With their many cheers jumps, constant shouts of “Co Red! C'mon, yell! and the Spirit Jug, the cheerleaders provided the focal point for the onlookers. The most participation came in the fa- vorite cheer,' Two Bits . Throughout the cheer there was a mad scramble for books and at its finish, after watching the football team run for the doors, every- one swiftly left the gym as the weekend was officially underway. n LAFAYETTE: Dalton opened the 1973 season at Harmon Field by methodically turning back the stubborn LaFayette Ramblers 20-0. Though the victory was decisive, first game mistakes were evident. CALHOUN: The Cats registered their second shutout of the season by defeating Calhoun 18-0 on the Yellow jackets' home field. The Cats' defense allowed the lackets only three first downs while the of- fense made 14 and rolled out 176 yards total offense. ROSSVILLE: Playing their first Re- gion game of the season, Dalton was embarrassed by arch-rival Ros- sville, 27-6. The stunned Catamounts could not muster an offensive attack while the defense faltered on several big plays. CAMPBELL: After taking a hard licking from Rossville, the Catamounts reponded in a positive manner as they beat Campbell of Smyrna 28-7. Dalton scored in each quarter and throughout the game both offense and defense played as a team. Dalton evened its 5-AAA mark at 1-1 and ex- tended the overall record to 3-1. MARIETTA: In one of the year's most exciting games, Dalton upset the favored Blue Devils. The Catamounts came into the game totally prepared and proved it by dominating the statistics. Both the offense and defense excelled and the team effort resulted in a 19-7 score. SOUTH COBB: In the initial half of the game the Catamounts stopped themselves by too many mistakes, then staged a comeback in the second half. But it was too little, too late as the Eagles won 13- 6. DOUGLAS COUNTY: Dalton took an early lead on its only field goal of the year 3-0, but did not hold on as the Tigers rolled up two touchdowns on muscle and won 14-3. This dropped Dalton to 2-3 in Region action, shutting the door on the last chance of the Region 5- AAA championship. WHEELER: The Catamounts dis- played nerve as they invaded the unbeaten Wheeler Wildcats' home field. Dalton dominated the first half even though they returned to the locker room trailing 8-7. But the second half proved fatal when Dal- ton's lack of depth allowed Wheeler to score four touch- downs, making the final score 35-7. This was one of the most disap- pointing games in recent years. SPRAYBERRY: Before a large Homecoming crowd the Catamounts got back on the win- ning track by beating Sprayberry 34-0. The Cats scored the first time they got the ball by driving 98 yards in 12 plays. The highlight of the night was a 99-yard kickoff return for a touch- down. From there on it was Dal- ton's game as over 60 players saw action. Dalton now came up to 5-4 overall record and 2-4 in Region play. R. L. OSBORNE: Playing before a sparse, frozen crowd, Dalton ter- minated their season as winners by whitewashing R. L. Osborne 20-0. This win over the Cardinals boosted The Cats' record to 6-4 and 4-4 in Region play. All for Dalton stand up and hol- ler! Before the cheer was finished the team was up and halfway to the field house. If the game was out of town the bags were packed and loaded onto the bus. The team was then taken to Papa John's where the pregame meal was served. After the prayer was given, there was a deafening silence which was broken only by the clanks of spoons, knives, and forks against the plates. In six minutes the meal was finished and the res- taurant was empty. The team boarded the Continen- tal Trailways Bus and the journey began. Silence prevailed on the way down, for the majority of play- ers were sleeping soundly. The sleep seemed to be interrupted too soon and the destination reached too quickly. It was hard to believe that a hard week's work of prepa- ration was soon to be tested. The bags, packed with the necessary equipment-socks, jocks, T-shirts, pants, pads, girdles, shoes, shoul- der pads, jerseys, helmets, and mouthpieces were unloaded and taken to the dressing rooms. Out- of-town dressing rooms were al- most always cramped and hot and their inadequacy made the Dalton players appreciate their own air- conditioned and carpeted fieldhouse. To prepare for the game, players taped ankles and pads, drew up plays, and concluded with a prayer. Once outside, the of- fensive and defensive units warmed up, then returned to the locker room for their final meeting before the kick-off. Equipment was adjusted, words of encouragement given, and sometimes players and coaches pitched a fit . When the team left the locker room, they carried the mood created there out onto the field with them. There was the kickoff; soon the ner- vousness faded and the ag- gression mounted. With the first series of plays, the course of the game was set. Even though the game consisted of four quarters, only seconds or minutes of them were re- membered. It may have been a crushing tackle delivered, a sight of much sought-after blood, or a beautifully exe- cuted block. There were sharp and lingering ideas of what should have been done which were engraved more deeply into a regretful mind by the criticism of a coach. Moments on the bench were spent throwing up, cursing, cheering the unit on the field, or rubbing dirt into a wound. The game, which was the players' and coaches' lives for a week, was over as the sec- onds ticked off the clock. The outcome of the game, either a welcomed victory or disappointing defeat, deter- mined the mood of the ride home. As the bus passed Dal- ton High the Alma Mater was sung and chants of Who we gonna beat were given. With these came the preparation for next Friday's game. Basketball was well underway when the close of football season was drawing near. Preparation had begun during the summer for the girls' teams when they attended the North Georgia College Basketball Camp in Cochran, Georgia. The boys practiced on their own at various places, mainly at the Recreation Center, where most of the play- ers participated in Summer Basketball Squad. As the first game grew closer, more time was spent with conditioning and getting back into the feel of handling the ball. Laps, sprints, running the stairs, and gut sprints helped individuals get in shape. There were basic exercises which stressed hook shots, jump shots, and lay-ups. A great deal of time was spent on free-throws, which often determined the outcome of a game. Coaches also employed fundamental drills to decide the best offensive and defensive strategy to use. After laps and drills, the girls would scrimmage, using the two-rover system fol- lowed in the games. The boys played a practice game, with the first team against the “minute men , (or second team) who represented their next opponent. Almost every Tuesday, Friday, and Satur- day in the winter months, there were four (and sometimes five or six) basketball games in one night. The Freshman boys usually started off the action at four o'clock, though sometimes they were pre- ceded by the Freshman members of the B- Team girls' team. After the Freshman boys game was the B-Team girls game, followed by the B-Team boys. By seven o'clock, the gym was full of students and townspeople, for at that time the Varsity games began. 1974 BASKETBALL SEASON In their warm-ups, the girls' Var- sity team practiced foul shots and lay-ups, fought back their nervous- ness, and prepared themselves mentally for their game. The warm- up was interrupted when the refer- ees called the captains of both teams to center court. Rules were explained, and Dalton's captains for the night listened carefully, and tried to detect if the referees would be strict or lenient. In the last minute before the start of the game. Coach Masters gave his final pre-game advice to the starting six girls. The Varsity Boys gathered in the stands during the Varsity girls' game. At half-time they walked downstairs to the locker room to get dressed for their game. There was the usual fight to get taped first and the reoccuring hassel over socks. Gradually the players moved off by themselves to concentrate on the game. The hours spent in prac- tice were recalled; offenses and defenses were reviewed—espe- cially the Catamounts' lethal weapon—a defense known as the Cat . The Cat was full court press, and involved the Dalton High stu- dents as well as the basketball players. When the Cat was em- ployed, the spectators jumped up and down, screamed, whistled, and yelled; in general, tried their best to upset the opposing team. In a short time the boys lined up, and ran up the stairs and onto the court, where they began their warm-up drills for the upcoming ame. CALHOUN: Dalton opened its sea- son on the right foot with wins in both the girls and boys division over vis- iting rival Calhoun. WEST ROME: The girls' team claimed their second victory, but the boys were defeated by the powerful West Rome team. The Catamounts just could not stop Larry Brewster, West Rome's tall center, who scored 46 points. LAKEVIEW: The Dalton teams re- turned home to triumph in both matches. VALLEY POINT: Dalton swept by vis- iting county rival Valley Point, taking both games by large margins. RINGGOLD: The Catamounts dis- played a tough defense as they de- feated Ringgold, but the Kittymounts suffered their first defeat in a close game by a margin of 3 points. EASTBROOK: The girls bounded back to defeat the host Mustangs 70- 54, and the boys won in an exciting game 64-53. Both teams boasted 5-1 credentials after these victories. SODDY DAISY: As Dalton invaded the Tennessee teams, the girls played to a set of roverless rules, and trailed until 3rd quarter when they fought back for a victory. The boys dropped their game to their powerful host. NORTHWEST GEORGIA INVI- TATIONAL TOURNAMENT: The opening round activity at West Side High saw the Kittymounts easily thwart Dade County while the Catamounts drew a bye. The girls' next opponent was the tough West Side Rockets. The Kittymounts stole the lead during the third quarter and again in the fourth for a hard-earned victory. On the same nisht the boys saw action against Murray County and their first game was the toughest. Undefeated Murray County, the de- fending NGI Tournament champions; swapped the lead with the Catamounts several times, but the fi- nal score of the hectic game showed Dalton to be 3 points ahead. The finals of the tournament were two Dalton-North Whitfield clashes. The boys breezed to an impressive triumph after the girls had registered a convincing win, and the Dalton squads captured both championship trophies. ROSSVILLE: The Kittymounts did not dress out since visiting Rossville lacked a girls team, but the boys de- feated the Bulldogs in a decisive game, 70-43. EAST ROME: The girls turned back their stubborn hosts, and the boys' team also emerged victorious. Coach Chapman was ill, and the boys were led by Coach Scott Brackett. CHATTOOGA: The Kittymounts breezed by visiting Chattooga 59-39, but the Catamounts were beaten in the final seconds, 53-52. CALHOUN: Dalton teams took both games from the Yellow jackets, though the boys played double over- time before they claimed the victory. LAKEVIEW: Dalton returned home from Lakeview with 2 more triumphs, bringing the girls' record to 13-1 and the boys' to 11-3. WEST ROME: The Kittymounts gained another victory over visiting West Rome, while the Catamounts stunned their undefeated foe in one of their finest games of the season. EAST ROME: Both boys and girls emerged victorious over their guest, the East Rome Gladiators. RINGGOLD: Daltons' boys obtained another conquest and the girls gained revenge for their only loss of the sea- son by outlasting the invading Ring- gold squad in overtime. NORTH WHITFIELD: The Pioneers were firmly subdued on Dalton's home Court. CHATTOOGA: The girls gained their 14th consecutive victory at host Chat- tooga's expense, but the boys fell prey to their old nemesis. VALLEY POINT: Both Valley Point squads were decisively routed by vis- iting Dalton High teams—the girls, 61- 42 and the boys, 79-54. EASTBROOK: The Catamounts claimed their seventeenth win in 21 outings, and the Kittymounts gave Coach Masters a ride to the locker- room after winning their final home game. The victory marked the first year for the Dalton girls to be unde- feated on their home court. NORTH WHITFIELD: The Kitty- mounts overcame the Pioneers in the last regular game of the season ex- tending their record to 21-1, and the Catamounts scored 106 points against their hosts to register their eighteenth victory. REGION 5-AAA TOURNAMENT: The boys' first Region opponent was Rossville, who, like Dalton, played a non-Region schedule. The game was played at Dalton, and the Catamounts easily subdued the Rossville Bulldogs. The girls' and boys' squads then traveled to Wills High School in Smyrna to meet their first tournament foes. The Kittymounts whipped Os- borne with little trouble, and the Catamounts also moved ahead as they routed the Sprayberry Yellow Jackets. In second round action, the boys overcame a good Cherokee team af- ter the girls defeated Campbell. Dal- ton High's teams were now only one step away from state AAA Qualification. The Kittymounts squared off against Wheeler, and the boys took on Marietta for the tournament semi- finals. The Wheeler girls, Region Champs and No. 2 in the state in 1973, never trailed in their game. Fourth quarter saw the Kittymounts almost overtake them twice, but Wheeler held out for the victory. The Wheeler girls later claimed the Region crown, and went on to win the State Championship. The Catamounts lagged behind in their game until the third quarter when they gained the lead. Marietta recaptured it though, and never relin- quished within one point, but could never overcome the tough Blue Dev- ils and were defeated by three points. 90 1 1974 AWARD WINNERS Varsity Girls Most Valuable Player-Deborah Rice Best Offense—Debra Galloway Best Defense—Barbara Finney Most Valuable Rover —Juanita Johnson Sportsmanship-Pat Bonds Varsity Boys Most Valuable Player—Monty Willis Sportsmanship—Marcus Starling Best Defense—Tommy Macon Best Rebounder—Lane Jackson Best Free Throw Shooter—Jimmy Howell B-Team Girls Most Valuable Player-Mary Jane Hurt Sportsmanship—Debbie Cochran B-Team Boys Most Valuable Player—Louis Macon Best Defense—Greg Baker Most Improved—Rodney Weaver Freshmen Girls Most Valuable Player-Kelly Miles Freshmen Boys Most Valuable Player-Ollie Harris Best Defense—Clinton Hampton VARSITY BOYS' RECORD Dalton Opponent Dalton Opponen 73 Calhoun 59 62 Lakeview 54 61 West Rome 74 70 West Rome 56 53 Lakeview 37 57 East Rome 43 91 Valley Point 62 62 Ringgold 54 66 Ringgold 43 83 N. Whitfield 64 64 Eastbrook 53 79 Valley Point 54 45 Soddy Daisy 54 79 Cattooga Co. 88 69 Murray Co. 66 55 Eastbrook 48 76 N. Whitfield 53 106 N. Whitfield 55 70 Rossville 43 89 Rossville 52 66 East Rome 30 73 Sprayberry 51 52 Chattooga Co. 53 74 Cherokee 61 75 Calhoun 69 47 Marietta 50 VARSITY GIRLS' RECORD Dalton Opponent Dalton Opponent ! 44 Calhoun 35 59 Lakeview 46 48 West Rome 39 56 West Rome 42 67 Lakeview 51 59 East Rome 52 56 Valley Point 29 48 Ringgold 46 16 Ringgold 39 46 N. Whitfield 38 70 Eastbrook 54 62 Chattooga Co. 40 73 Soddy Daisy 61 61 Valley Point 42 60 Dade Co. 39 69 Eastbrook 39 63 Westside 57 58 N. Whitfield 45 70 N. Whitfield 52 61 Osborne 45 53 East Rome 47 46 Campbell 35 59 Chattooga Co. 39 26 Wheeler 35 68 Calhoun45 B-TEAM BOYS' RECORD Dalton Opponent Dalton Opponent 51 Calhoun 42 65 Rossville 59 40 West Rome 36 47 Chattooga Co. 50 47 Lakeview 38 51 Calhoun 60 55 Valley Point 24 53 Lakeview 35 66 Ringgold 52 45 West Rome 34 53 Eastbrook 41 62 Ringgold 45 45 Soddy Daisy 39 57 N. Whitfield 37 60 Eastbrook 46 46 Chattooga Co. 89 52 Calhoun 48 52 Eastbrook 45 45 Chattooga Co. 43 75 N. Whitfield 58 FRESHMAN GIRLS ' RECORD Dalton Opponent Dalton Opponent 22 Murray Co. 36 36 Murray Co. 41 27 N. Whitfield26 B-TEAM GIRLS' RECORD Dalton Opponent Dalton Opponent 39 Calhoun 34 27 Lakeview 30 24 Lakeview 14 32 Ringgold 14 38 Valley Point 30 33 N. Whitfield 31 15 Ringgold 28 30 Chattooga Co. 20 36 Eastbrook 32 21 Valley Point 9 31 Westside 32 28 Eastbrook 41 47 Chattooga Co. 25 36 N. Whitfield 30 24 Calhoun20 VARSITY BOYS' TEAM Front: James Wofford, Jeff Winfrey, Jimmy Howell, Jeff Johnson, Randy Childress. Back: Jim Hollway, Man- ager; Monty Willis, Lane Jackson, Morris Brackett, Marcus Starling, Tom Pullen, John Ham, Tommy Ma- con, Tim Winkfield, Manager. VARSITY GIRLS' TEAM Front: Juanita Johnson, Patricia Phil- lips, Barbara Finney, Jo Ellen Middle- ton, Jane Cox, Jean Finney, Shirley Vaughn, Norma Jones. Back: Sylvia Richards, Manager; Denise Newton, Jill Dixon, Debra Galloway, Debra Rice, Pat Bonds, Marsha Posten, Te- resa Bingham, Manager; Coach Glenn Masters. B-TEAM BOYS' TEAM Front: Greg Austin, Pete Anderson, Bo Willis, Tim Whitfield, Marcus Ma- con, Myles Johnson, Manager. Back: Greg Baker, David Patterson, Mike Rizer, Rodney Weaver, Jeff Walls, Randy Bryant, Louis Macon, Coach Scott Brackett. FRESHMAN AND B-TEAM GIRLS TEAM Back: Susan Veasey, Manager; Sha- ron Ellis, Angela Grimes, Karen Henry, Sharon Langley, Julie Long, Debbie Norville, Susan Morris, Chi- nita Macon, Johnetta Manning, Donna Ellis, Terry Bramlett, Cathy Wills, Coach Marilyn Sharp. Front: Pat Johnston, Kelly Miles, Mary Ellen Doyle, Mary Jane Hurt, Debbie Phil- lips, Bonnie Whitworth, Debbie Cochran. FRESHMAN BOYS' RECORD Dalton Opponent Dalton Opponent 44 Murray Co. 46 41 Murray Co. 52 42 N. Whitfield 40 52 Cleveland 50 61 Eastbrook 35 61 N. Whitfield 57 46 Rossville 47 58 LaFayette 45 45 Eastbrook 37 53 N. Whitfield 48 48 Cleveland 45 44 Murray Co. 62 FRESHMAN BOYS' TEAM Front: Ray Weaver, Davy Orr, Ollie Harris, Dana Biddle, Richard Awtrey. Back: Mike Asbury, Manager; Johnny Taylor, Kenny King, Zach Kelehear, Randy Hathcock, Larry Rogers, Mack Moore, Scottie Bonds, Coach Charles Gwynn. A few weeks after Basketball sea- son, track practice got underway. Sore muscles, blistered feet, and long afternoons became a reality for many. The field men, which included discus, shot, high jump, broad jump, pole vault, and triple jump events, had dif- ferent practice routines than the track men, who were involved in all running events, but both groups worked equally hard. During practice, every member made a complete effort to- wards his own improvement. He had to know himself well enough to un- derstand his strengths and limitations and he had to use this knowledge to further the team's goals. From the first day of practice the team had these goals to shoot for: being undefeated and being region champs once again. So the goals were set high as the hard workouts continued. However, the team had several adjustments to make . . . Dalton High finally had its own track facility which would provide the team with a place to practice and to hold the meets. In previous years, out-of-town meets had filled the schedule, and a track meet just did not seem right unless the team got out of school early and went on a long bus ride. Along with the novelty of the Dalton Rotary Track was the addition of Coach Bill McManus to assist Head Coach McClurg. The season soon began and so did the victories. Each in- dividual was challenged to compete as best he could and to run up points for the team. There was a togetherness that baffled all opponents when they watched the team do warm-up exercises and repeat the Lord's Prayer before each meet. This oneness obviously continued to psyche out op- ponents throughout the season because eventually the team piled up 26 wins without a single loss. Along the way, team members earned many letters and broke and rebroke several records. There were times when the team was picked an underdog, making the victories all the sweeter. Occasionally the meets went down to the wire, but the team managed to grasp the win even if it all rested on the last race. In the First Annual Rotary Track Meet, the DHS team overcame the rest of the field, and in the 5-AAA Region meet, the team defended their championship. Thus, for the second consecutive year, the Dalton High track team re- mained unbeaten. This enabled several members to partici- pate in the State Track Meet at Jefferson on May 15,16 and . 17. BOYS TRACK TEAM: First Row: Anthony Blackwell, Mike Trollinger, Mike Roberts, William Blosch, Rusty Jewell, Craig Covington, Kendall Story Hanson Rains, Frank Wofford, Mike Hankins, Rusty Elrod, Tracy Jones. Sec- ond Row: Coach Bill McManus, Greg Glascock, Blair LaVelle, Keith Fug- hum Johnny Ellenburg, Marc Phillips, Chris McClain, Scottie Bonds, Ron Hill, Raleigh Sprowl, Brad Goodson, Scott Millsap, Coach Ron McClurg Third Row: Robert Stuck, Paul Johnson, David Blaylock, Alan Little Billy Chamblee, Clay Scott, Johnny Pelfrey, Marcus Macon, Tim Olds, Steve Farrow, Tim Ball, David Randolph, Andy Nations. Fourth Row: Rodney Weave', Guy Abernathy, Greg Baker, Zack Kelehear, Marcus Anderson, Har- old Baker, Kim Kephart, Tommy Macon, Greg Townsend, Glenn Looper. Fifth Row: Bucky Cope, Lane Jackson, James Tolliver, Monty Willis, Ken Renz, Mar- cus Starling, Anthony Brown, Tris Smith, David Middleton, Jim Hollway 98 AWARD MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Monty Willis MOST VALUABLE RUNNER Marcus Starling MOST VALUABLE FIELD Johnny Ellenburg COACHES AWARD Harold Baker MOST IMPROVED Marcus Anderson RECORDS Monty Willis High jump—67 Johnny Ellenburg Pole Vault-11'8 Marcus Starling 100-Yard Dash-10 Seconds Randy Childress 120-Yard High Hurdles—15.1 180-Yard High Hurdles-20.6 I Clay Scott Randy Childress Marcus Starling Lane Jackson Mile Relay—3.31 1974 TRACK SCORES DALTON OPPONENT 109 LaFayette 26 85ft West Rome 49ft 279ft Lakeview 62 Cleveland 95 North Whitfield 27ft 240 Rossville 56 North Whitfield 39 Cartersville 146 Valley Point 8 DALTON ROTARY INVITATIONAL 110 West Rome 94 Calhoun 79 Cherokee 57 Cartersville 45 Marietta 44 LaFayette 26 Rossville 18 North Whitfield 10 Campbell 8 Valley Point 5 Murray County - Ringgold - 93 Cartersville 43 125 Marietta 74 Cleveland 35 135 Cleveland 59ft Rossville 43ft REGION 90 Wheeler 87 South Cobb 82 Osborne 58 Cherokee 57 Marietta 29 Douglas County 27 Sprayberry 27 Rossville 26 Campbell 12 99 BOYS TENNIS Back Row: Chris Bailey, Captain; Mark Mitchell, Randy Bryant, Martin Conner, Bill Carroll, Brad Hackney, Jimmy Shaheen. Front Row: Coach Doyle Grizzell, Terry Anderson, Melvin Lake, Terry Stanfield, Phil Parks, Craig Davison. GIRLS TENNIS Back Row: Coach Mari- lyn Sharp, Marsha Posten, Debbie Coch- ran, Sharon Ellis, Debbie Law, Laine Kelly, Shirley Vaughn, Debra Gal- loway. Front Row: Sissi Carroll, Kim Purvis, Bon- nie Whitworth, Kelly Miles, Lou Ann Boozer, Debbie Lee. The Tennis Teams also enjoyed new facilities. Tennis Courts at Lakeshore and Bronkwood Parks had recently been built. Practices were held there and at the Recrea- tion Center, and matches took place on the Rec Courts. The girls posted a 5-2 record, and the boys enjoyed an undefeated season. Chris Bailey was awarded the Most Valuable Player for the Boys Team. TENNIS BOYS TENNIS RECORD DALTON OPPONENT 8 LaFayette 1 9 Chattooga 0 9 LaFayette 0 9 Chattooga 0 Murray County 2 8 Murray County 1 GIRLS TENNIS RECORD DALTON OPPONENT 8 LaFayette 1 5 LaFayette 4 1 Brainerd 8 5 Brainerd 4 8 Murray County 1 9 Murray County 0 1 Marietta 8 101 102 The 1974 Baseball Season opened with the promise of a fine year as eight Seniors dressed out on the team. The restructuring of Region 5AAA into two sub-regions allowed the Catamounts to open new rivalries with neighboring schools and to have hopes of post-season play. Baseball players trained by way of running, batting, and infield practice. A wet and rainy day was spent on sliding drills inside the gym, resulting in a number of strawberries and, as one player stated, plenty of busted tails . Besides injuries sustained during practice, members also had to worry about physical injuries from balls, cleats, and low dugout entrances, and moral in- juries from the umpires. Despite these hardships, the baseball team had a successful season. Home games were played on the E B Field at the Dalton Recreation Center. For the out-of-town games, transportation consisted of vans or sta- tion wagons. The players preferred riding in station wagons because they could stretch out and also cut up on the trip home. Most of the starting nine were seniors, and while they played, the fresh- men members of the team chased foul balls. Another duty of the freshmen was sacking the equipment after each game. However, in the final game of the season, the seniors performed the sacking chore. The team succeeded in a 10-8 record, bettering last year's record by one game. ' - BASEBALL 1974 I 103 First Row-Jeff Johnson, Scott Broadrick, Bryan Hair, Mitchell Martin, Dana Biddle, Billy Dillard. Second Row-Jay Stefanek, Stan Pool, Kendall Harkins, Tom Phillips, Randy Childress, Jeff Biddle, Whit Joyner, Gregg Causby, Ricky Adams. Third Row- Coach David Cady, Tommy Cornelison, Ke- vin Ellis, Crutchie Crutchfield, Jeff Walls, Morris Brackett, limmy Howell, Mark Lane, jeffrey Winfrey, Coach Scott Brackett. 1974 Baseball Record Dalton Opponent 11 Calhoun 5 5 Wheeler 6 4 Calhoun 3 4 Osborne 5 6 West Side 1 3 Campbell 6 7 Douglas Co. 8 4 Rossville 2 3 N. Whitfield 5 5 West Side 3 1 Wheeler 11 2 Lakeview 1 5 Osborne 3 6 Campbell 4 0 Douglas Co. 4 9 Rossville 8 6 South Cobb 8 6 South Cobb 0 1974 Baseball Award Winners Most Valuable Player-Morris Brackett Golden Glove—Jimmy Howell Highest Batting Average-Randy Childress 105 GIRLS SOFTBALL and GIRLS TRACK Girls Softball Team: (Front) Teresa Ellington, Debbie Hanes, Beverly Marshall, Annette Goswick, juanita lohnson, Eliska Hogan-Captain; Belinda Smithey. (Back) Sylvia Richards, Kathy Williams, Cindy Eller, Donna Ellis, Teresa Bingham, Faith Stephens, Judy Smetak. GIRLS SOFTBALL RECORD Dalton Opponent 6 Valley Point 3 3 Valley Point 9 5 Valley Point 6 9 N. Whitfield 3 4 N. Whitfield 6 22 N. Whitfield 14 9 Eastbrook 5 3 Eastbrook 9 8 Eastbrook 9 GIRLS TRACK RECORD Dalton Opponent SO Ringgold 41 Lakeview 28 63 Marietta 48 Cherokee 33 88 Ringgold 41 74 West Rome 40 36 Marietta 50 Cherokee 50 Region 5-AAA 141 Cherokee 107 Marietta 103 Wheeler 38 Rome Relays 145 East Rome 118 West Rome 107 State Meet 35 Douglas 68 Washington 64 Avondale 38 Tucker 26 Decatur 23 Laney 19 Cherokee 16 Marietta 14 Wheeler 13 Briarcliff 13 Dunwoody 12 Josey 12 Campbell 11 Douglas Co. 10 Sprayberry 8 Wills 3 Athens 2 South Cobb 2 Lanier 2 106 The 1974 Girls Softball Team was a young one and most of the girls will be returning next year. Though the team did not play as many games as expected, they enjoyed a successful season. The 1974 Girls Track Team had an excellent season, par- tially because the team was larger than in previous years. Another factor in their success was the new track which enabled them to have better practices and to hold meets at home. One of the records set here was Mary jane Hurt's High jump of 5 feet and 2 inches in the Region 5AAA Track Meet which set a new state record. Overall, Dalton finished First in Region and Third in State. Girls Track Team: (First Row) Terry Lee, Sandra Ellis, Chinita Macon. ney, Patti Hollingsworth, Jana Brock. (Third Row) Mary Ellen Doyle, Robyn Greene, Renee Hollingsworth, Kim Kinnamon, Bonnie Karen Henry, Marsha Posten, Deborah Rice, Barbara Finney, Billie Whitworth, Kathy Satterfield. (Second Row) Mary Jane Hurt, Terry Barrow. Coach David Evans. Bramlett, Terry Flowers, Chris Follachio, Debbie Hopson, Jean Fin- 107 GOLF TEAM: First Row-Ray Dunn, John Ham, Mark Lorberbaum, Jerry Boyd. Second Row-Myles Johnson, Mark Orr, Scott Sellers, Mike Smith, Carl Griggs, Mack Moore. Not Pictured-Jim Bray, Tom Pullen, Toby Reid! Coach Hayden Wagers. GOLF TEAM and SWIM TEAM GOLF SCORES DALTON OPPONENT 162 Cartersville 162 18 Cartersville 22 168 DJC 180 331 West Rome 340 Darlington 323 309 Calhoun 298 305 Sprayberry 313 322 West Rome 342 311 Sprayberry 323 314 Calhoun 325 304 North Whitfield 327 Ringgold 370 162 Cartersville 162 17 Cartersville 18 Coach Hayden Wa- gers took over the job of coaching the 1974 Golf Team and through- out the season the scores were close. The team ended the year with a fifth place in Re- gion 5AAA action with a score of 330. The Dalton High Swim Team was newly organized in 1973-74, and for a first year team, they proved to be fairly strong. Coached by Pat Landry and sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. jim Martin, the team prac- ticed at the Dalton Ju- nior College Pool. During their season meets, the Dalton Swim Team was beaten by Morristown in close scores-80-92 and 84-88. The meet with Rome in- cluded the younger members, ages 6-14. The swimmers as a whole lost, but the high school squad won. In State action at West- minister School in At- lanta, Mimi Moore came in 11th in the div- ing events. SWIM TEAM: Jim McFarland, Mimi Moore, Julie Manly, Del Martin, Guy Abernathy. Second Row-David Shaheen, Billy Chamblee, Steve Farrow, Eddie Gibson, Alan Little. Not Pictured-Morris Pennington, Cathi Weaver, Lou Ann Boozer, Jill Dixon, Laurie Little, Karen Smith, Craig Davison, Scott Carroll, John Chamblee, Sissi Carroll, Jay Stefanek. 109 Though sports were an impor- tant part of Dalton High, there were a great many other activities. Almost every student, whether freshman or senior, was involved in something whether it be a Y-Club project, or meeting in the smoke hole at recess. Many people re- stricted their involvement to one organization, while some partici- pated in such a variety of extracur- ricular activities that there was no time for schoolwork. With 1075 students attending Dalton High, it often seemed that the school was divided into a num- ber of groups and cliques, all sepa- rate and cut off from each other. But each person shared something in common with every other stu- dent. Everyone grew to know the personality quirks of their teachers, and which water fountains were the coldest. Another lesson quickly learned was that one could be 10 minutes late to some classes and had to be seated in your desk be- fore the bell in others. Every per- son was involved in such games as parking lot peril , lay out of class , stay awake 5th period , beat the tardy bell , and run to lunch without killing yourself . For many the 3:30 bell did not mean home, but only the choice of which imperative meetings and practices to attend, and the deci- sion had to be made knowing that football comes first and drama comes first and band comes first and SGA comes first and STUDENT LIFE Even before school began, Dalton High activities were taking up much of the summer for many students. It seemed that almost every organization had a summer camp, and members of the football team, basketball teams, cheerleading squads, annual staff, FCA, Y Clubs and Band returned home from their camps tired from the hard work and, in some cases, the late night frolics. Some of the Catamount Band enjoyed a European trip during the summer, entertaining audiences in Belgium, Germany, Holland, France, and England. A few weeks before school, the seniors visited a classroom in the Thorton Building for their senior portraits. Girls hesitated over red, blue or green drapes and fussed with their hair, while the boys, already wearing white shirts, donned ruffles, ties and tuxedoes. Underclassmen had their pictures taken after they had experienced the new arena registration plan, a part of the newly implemented Quarter System. No one seemed to have an easy time of it that August 23 and 24. The football players had to register at Bell Buckle and felt as if they were pulling classes out of a grab bag. Freshman Orientation did not seem to help cut down the confusion for Dalton High's newest students. The only people who appeared to be in full control were the counselors and a number of Seniors who somehow had discovered who was teaching what class, and when. But the first day of school, August 28th, proved the Quarter System really had no effect on classes and certainly none on activities. At the end of the week the football game was played, and the school year was shaping up in a normal manner. September 6.......2nd Annual Powderpuff Football game. The Senior Girls defeated the junior Girls in this rough, shift-tearing game sponsored by Life at the Brown's. September 24......SGA Workshop-Cafeteria. September 24-29...North Georgia Fair September 29......Arts Festival at Creative Arts Guild. October 6.........Governor's Marching Festival. The favorite of the festival was the DHS Band, but a visiting majorette with a loose hairpiece ran a close second. October 15.........In-Service Day-The first student hol- iday of the school year. October 20........Oxford Band Festival October 25 and 27...First production of the DHS Players— The Skin of Our Teeth October 27........PSAT Test-Cafeteria-8:30 A.M. October 28........Three Y Club members attended a YMCA Seminar in Washington D.C. 113 In the fall, entertainment on Friday nights was never a problem. If the football game was at home, attending it and messing around afterwards made up the night's fun. Out-of-town games were especially enjoyable because of the trip there and back, with stops for food at the same place everyone else had stopped. The Freshman Football Games did not draw the crowds that the Varsity did, but many Freshmen were loyal to their team and attended the after-school games. November 2.....Flomecoming November 3.....SAT Test-8:30 A.M. November 14....Chorus Assembly November 16....DHS Players attended the CESA Literary Meet—Americus, Georgia. November 20-21 ..First Quarter Exams. Students accustomed to having two exams a day complained about the new schedule of three exams per day. November 22....Thanksgiving Holidays began. Students forgot about bad exam grades. November 26....In-Service for Faculty-Holiday for Students. December 1.....Junior Miss Pageant. Two DHS girls competed and Lisa May was named runner- up. Angela Thomas of North Whitfield won the title. December 13....DHS Band traveled to Miami for the Winternational Marching Festival. December 18....Chorus Christmas Concert. December 19....Christmas Holidays began. During the holidays, there were basketball tour- naments, both for Varsity and B-Teams. Christmas vacation seemed all too short as classes resumed on the second day of 1974. January 2........Classes resumed. Every week of January provided basketball games. Many students attended the home games in the new gym, and a loyal group always managed to find a ride to the “away games. January 12 ... The Open Window , First Place Region One-Act Play, competed in State Com- petition in Athens, Georgia. January 17 ...Football Banquet at Elks Club. Jimmy Weatherford, former Catamount, was the guest speaker. February 1-2 ... A Night of One Acts -DHS Players February 9 ...Sweetheart Dance February 14 ...Band Concert February 22 ...Chorus sings A Jubilant Song for Festival. February 22-23.. ... Angel in Pawnshop —DHS Players. Another winter quarter drama activity was the series of children's plays pre- sented at Brookwood and Roan Street Schools. The actors were students from the new Reading Program at DHS. February 28 and March 1 ...Second Quarter Exams STUDENT LIFE March 1-2 Straw Hat Follies March 4 In-Service Day—Holiday for Students. March 7 Chorus Assembly—All-State Chorus in Atlanta. March 9 Sock Hop sponsored by FCA. March 14 Talent Show March 25 Mutual Concert—King Family April 1 Colorguard Clinic April 5 Cheerleading Try-Outs April 6 Another FCA Sock Hop! April 6-10 Artrain visited Dalton. April 9 Combined Band and Chorus Concert. April 11-16 Spring Holidays April 23 Rotary Invitational Track Meet. Another important sports event of April was the Red and White Football Game. Spectators watched the White Team win 14-6. April 23 1975 Senior rings were given out. April 27 Colorguard Competition in Birmingham, Alabama. DHS won third place. May 1-9 Student Council Campaign. A newly written constitution called for 28 members to be elected to the Council, in addition to a President and a Vice- President. May 3-4 “Damn Yankees —DHS Players Spring Musical May 10 Student Council Elections May 18 Senior Banquet and Party May 21 Honors Day Assembly sponsored by SGA May 23 Chorus Concert May 29,30,31 Final Exams. Students received a break on third quarter exams because the time was extended to three days. May 31 Last Day of School! June 5 Graduation Night for Seniors! Underclassmen returned for report cards. 117 THE NIGHT OF Thursday, November 1, began the climax of the fall season- working on floats, decorating gyms, and riding around. There was the terrible commotion at the Key Club's float, the usual crowd at Whittle's warehouse, and (all night long), the Freshmen “changing of the guard . HOMECOMING 73 was about to begin. When the night finally gave way to dawn, Crawford Street was already bust- ling with very obviously unfinished floats. These had to be deserted briefly while homeroom period classes got un- der way (or so everyone was told). Homeroom cars checked in gradually until the practice field was packed into four full lines and crowded with people, paper, and glittered signs. As the hours passed, finishing touches were added to the floats and cars; some were proud of their work, some ashamed, and some didn't really care. The elegant Queen's Float stood ready in the parking lot and within both gyms decorations were finally shaping up. Those students who were working (or pretending to) found it hard to tell when one period was over and another began. Meanwhile, the unfortunate ones tried all possible methods to escape the class- rooms and join in the activities. Some clubs were trying desperately to sell re- freshments, but their efforts seemed to be in vain since most students had vis- ited the Krystal or Calfee's at least once. Football players continued to suffer through the monotony of classes filled mostly with sleep. Around fifth period, the homeroom representatives and their escorts had re- turned from home dressed for the up- coming pep session. Students, parents, and of course the Honor Class of 1953 slowly filled the new gym for the 1973 Homecoming Program and Pep Session. The Class of '53 provided the theme as Emcees Vicki Parks and Scott Millsap in- troduced the members of Dalton High's 1953 class and properly honored them, then presented the homeroom representatives. It was hard to believe that only a few hours before, the hand- somely-dressed boys had been wearing ragged jerseys and the elegant-looking girls had been running around in faded blue jeans and curlers in their hair. When all the representatives had paraded through the cardboard cat's mouth and across the gym floor, the anticipation mounted. As each announcement was made, from Freshman Representative to Senior, and finally the Homecoming Queen, there was thunderous applause, a few tears, and many smiles. In the old gym the football players, who had man- aged to find a leak in the Election Com- mittee, were also hearing a similar announcement. After the Queen had been crowned, the football team trudged into the new gym and took their places as the pep session part of the program began. Then the scene switched to down- town Dalton. Almost everyone looked forward to the parade because the downpour of the year before had caused it to be cancelled. The parade marshalls were weaving in and out on Hondas and minibikes trying to keep each float and car in its proper place. Many hours of toil and fun had gone into the all too brief journey through town, and each club and class believed its float to be the best. Cars filled with formally dressed girls and the Honor Class, floats decorated with scenes of II the fifties, a truck full of cheerleaders, Dalton High's Band, the Homecoming Court, plus whoever else could sneak into line, made their way along the pa- rade route, part of which included that terrible stretch of road at the site of the new bridge. Even before the last entry had come to a halt, the mass destruction had already begun. The floats and cars were stripped of their facade of paper and wire as the area between Thorton Building and the old gym took on the appearance of a city dump. For some the following hours pro- vided rest and recuperation; for others there were still tasks to be finished. A re- sounding silence prevailed in the field- house as the Catamounts napped .in preparation for the Yellow Jackets of Spray berry. The anticipation mounted for those with dates, and those without prepared to either attend the gaj e (but not the dance) or sit home. It was a cool autumn night, and the student section was quickly packed. Everyone was wearing his best fall outfit, and, of course, trying to see what everybody else had on. The Homecoming mums splashed red and white throughout the stands. The pregame festivities included the stroll of the Queen and her court across midfield, and the announcement of the float winners. DECA Club members cheered when it was announced that their float had won first place. The footLall players enjoyed the Homecoming game, for their only problem seemed to be holding down the score. It was an easy 34-0 win for the Catamounts, and many students left early. Down the hill at the old gym the rock band could be heard warming up, and a line had already formed at the entrance. From 10:00 until 12:00 the gym resounded with the music of ILA. As midnight ap- proached, some students began tearing down the streamers, and others dispersed in different direc- tions: to breakfasts, Rudolph's, or home. Within a few hours. Home- coming '73 was only memories. DANCES As February approached, the jng or making a dress, and boys had Sweetheart committees began to plan the choice of a new sport coat or a the SWEETHEART DANCE tradition- rented tuxedo. Flowers and bouton- ally held on the Saturday night nearest njeres were ordered, and finally the Valentine's Day. In homeroom stu- evening of February 9th arrived, dents made nominations for the fa- As the band began playing, the vorites through a complicated pro- fobby of the old gym was packed cess. Underclassmen nominated one vvith couples standing in line for pic- boy and girl from their class for class tures. It did not take long for every- favorites, and seniors nominated one to realize that the band, ILA , twenty boys and twenty girls for Se- had improved since Homecoming nior Favorites. Every student nomi- and the crowd gradually shifted up- rated one senior for the titles of Mr. stairs to dance. By the band's first and Miss DHS and Sweetheart. The break, the floor was crowded with nominees receiving the most votes dancers. Then, emcees Steve Farrow were put on a ballot and everyone and Shane Quarles took over, strug- voted again. The final vote was g|jng with dim light and uncoopera- counted two weeks before the dance tive microphones as they presented to allow the winners time to practice the Sweetheart Program. When the the program to be presented at the couple, Mr. and Miss DHS, had dance. A week before Sweetheart, ev- walked across the floor, everyone set- eryone was wondering who the win- tied back to listen to Julie Boggess ners were, and rumors and guess sing Ripple , accompanied by David lists began to circulate. Rogers and Steve Mahan. As I LA re- The committee decorated the old sumed playing, the favorites started gym with the faithful parachute and dancing again. The dance floor be- hundreds of hearts. Meanwhile, on came crowded once more and re- the Thursday before the dance, the mained so for the next few hours, favorites met at the First Methodist Although many couples continued Church Fellowship Hall to rehearse the festivities at breakfasts and local the program. pizza parlors, at 11:30 p.m. Sweet- As dates were made, girls were heart 1974 was officially over, faced with the decision of either buy- Not long after Sweetheart, juniors began preparing for the JUNIOR-SE- NIOR DANCE. Weeks were spent selling candy to pay for the band and decorations. As the date of the dance, April 27th, approached, invitations were sent to every Junior and Senior. Seniors had nothing to do but choose what to wear, while the juniors worked on making the old gym presentable. Strips of white plastic formed a low ceiling from which stars and rainbows hung, and a big, color- ful painting of a rainbow formed the band's backdrop. The dance began at 8:30, and by then many couples were already standing in line for pictures. The old gym was splashed with color, and not just from the twirling rainbows. Girls had chosen their dresses with spring in mind, and gym was filled with col- orful prints, soft pastels and dainty flowers. The Juniors and Seniors en- joyed dancing to the music of Hat- field's Clan , but frequent breaks had to be taken in order to cool off. Ev- eryone continually complained of the heat, and every window had at least two couples sitting in front of it. Many left early, but some remained until the last dance before leaving for a break- fast, a pizza, or home. On their way out, the couples stopped at the door to sort through the stack of invitations to find their own for a keepsake. When the gym was locked up a little after 12:00, the Juniors looked ahead to the next year when they could enjoy the dance without all the work, and the Seniors cherished their memories of the night. 7 to muse over their (avorite celebrity and wonder if they could make them- selves look like any celebrity. the dance floor filled. As the night grew hotter, the groups moved from the tables to gather around the elec- THE SENIOR PARTY, a once-in- four-years event for a DHS student, was held on May 18th. Most of the 1974 graduating class looked forward to the night when the Seniors would be celebrating together for the last time-until alumni reunions, of course. However, such physical obstacles were easily overcome by the class of 74. On the night of May 18th, the Se- niors began arriving at the old gym in trie fans which were placed in the stands. During one of the band's breaks, winners of the costume com- petitions were announced. The run- The Senior Party Committee planned Senior Night Festivities around a banquet and a dance. The theme of the night would be Celebrities , and each Senior would receive an in- an amazing array of costumes—some showy, some unassuming, but all very original. The Seniors were amazed at discovering what a splendid looking class they were. Everyone finally set- ners-up in the Most Beautiful cate- gory were Uncle Sam (Lisa Daniel) and the Roman .Gladiator (Clay Scott). The winner of the title Most Beautiful was Minnie Pearl (Debbie vitation asking him or her to come as your favorite celebrity. The party committee dec ided to divide the old gym into two parts; a dining area with tables and a serving line, and a dance area over which would hang a para- chute and silver stars A giant multi- colored star labeled 74 would be the backdrop for the band, Target . When most of the planning was com- pleted, the party committee mailed the invitations, and the Seniors began tied down to eat, and after dinner, the emcees of the evening, Mae West (Linda Whittle) and Groucho Marx (Steve Randolph) presented Oscars for Outstanding Performances by Se- niors throughout their four years at DHS. Mr. Davis made after-dinner re- marks, completing the first part of the evening. Then the band began playing. At first, the seniors seemed to enjoy talk- ing more than dancing, but gradually Bryant). In the Most Authentic divi- sion, Count Dracula (Steve Lieber- man) and Lawrence of Arabia (David Shaheen) were second and third, while Olga Korbut (Lynn Kenemer) won the title. Some Seniors left to celebrate on their own, while others remained to dance or talk until 12:30 when the once-in-four-years event was over. ASSEMBLIES Occasionally during the year, homeroom was not followed by first period but instead by an assembly. The students enjoyed assemblies, but even if a student found an assembly not interesting, he could continue a conversation begun in homeroom, complete unfinished homework, or just read a book. Assemblies allowed Mr. Davis to show off “the greatest student body in the State of Georgia , and to give Seniors the honor of leav- ing first at the end of the program; an honor usually ignored by the underclassmen. The National Honor Society pro- vided the first assembly in which the officers spoke on the precepts of the club and illustrated their speeches with quotes from Washington, Lin- coln, Kennedy, and King. The second assembly of the year was a program presented by the Catamount Chorus (picture 6.) The White Christmas Assembly, sponsored by the Y Clubs, was presented just before the holidays. The stage was covered with canned foods, dolls, and other toys. A Christ- mas Tree, gaily decorated, helped create the “spirit of Christmas during the assembly. The gifts were given to a representative of the Salvation Army, and the DHS Chorus sang holi- day selections before Tony Lay, the guest speaker, was introduced. Tony managed to involve his entire au- dience with the song Old McDonald Had A Farm , giving each class an an- imal sound to yell out at certain places in the song. The Thorton Auditorium was some- times the scene for special assem- blies. These programs were limited to small groups. A meaningfuling visit was made by inmates from the Walker County Detention Center, and by a couple from Synanon, a drug re- habilitation organization. In the National Honor Society's second assembly in February, there was a touching moment when home- bound student, Claude Davis (picture 5), was included in the inductions. It was the first time most DHS students had seen Claude, who was Dalton High's only permanently homebound student, and the student body gave him a standing ovation. In a large assembly, a film was shown to the students as a kickoff to the Walkaton. The film encouraged the students to participate in the project. DHS later won the Battered Boot Award for collecting money for the March of Dimes Walkaton. The Talent Show was staged in March by members of Miss McCrory's 1973 third period Speech class. Scott Millsap and Scott Hol- somback served as Masters of Cere- monies (picture 7). Superior Ratings went to: Lisa Daniels and Beth Manis—Modern Ballet (picture 8); Sherrie Allison—Modern Dance (pic- ture 3); Tim Allred, Tommy Brown, Mitch Clure, and Anthony Robert- son— Guess What Band. Those re- ceiving Excellent Ratings were: Mike Boggess, Fort Felker, Allan Hamilton, Neil Kirk, Trammell Starks, Mike Sum- merour— Saint Anthony's Flame — Band; Lynn Lackey—Guitar and Solo Act (picture 2). Good ratings were awarded to: Tom Phillips—Pianist (picture 1); Julie Boggess and Vicki Parks—Duet Number. At the SGA Assembly, students lis- tened to Bill Carroll, Craig Davison, and Tracy Ward, the three candidates for SGA President, and their cam- paign managers, as they presented their platforms. Beth Wlanis, outgoing President of the Student Government Association, addressed the audience concerning her year as President. The assembly was concluded with the Dalton High School Alma Mater. Two groups of singers performed during the spring. The first was a group from Freed Hardeman College who presented a chorus, trio, quartet, and several soloists. Joyful Noise from the first Baptist Church was the second group. Most of the members of this group were Dalton High stu- dents. The group sang religious songs in a refreshing, contemporary style. Honors Day, the assembly highlight of the year (picture 9), was well- planned and presented by the SGA. Emcees Whit Joyner and Sherrie Alli- son (picture 4) added a touch of hu- mor to the impressive program in which approximately seventy stu- dents received honors. 'The Skin of Our Teeth October 25, 27, 1974 The fall production was directed by a student, Fort Felker, which marked the first time that a student-directed play was presented by the Players. Both nights, the audience laughed up- roariously. The play seemed to have some deep, underlying meaning, but what it was, nobody could ever really figure out. It was easier to just enjoy the dinosaur, the wooly mammoth, the unglued mustache, and the actors who stopped the play to complain to the audience. An Evening of One-Acts February 12, 1974 The Queens of France A con man, hiding his motives be- hind an elegant facade, convinced New Orleans ladies of all ages that they were the rightful Queen of France. The ladies, made proud and haughty by their belief, willingly gave money to the swindling lawyer to prove their heritage. Next Next was extremely funny, with moments of sadness to give the au- dience a break from laughing. It be- gan as the main character entered carrying a bottle of clear, yellow liq- uid and continued at a fast pace. A super-efficient, stone-faced lady ser- geant, a pair of huge boxer shorts, and a flag provided some of the humor- ous moments, and the audience dis- played its opinion of the play with a standing ovation. The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds The tense and emotional play was presented by students of Calhoun High School. Moments of comedy re- lieved the depressing mood of the play. A strobe light provided special effects, and it was evident that the play deserved the First Place State AA trophy it received. Angel in the Pawnshop February 22, 23, 1974 An exciting and touching play, the winter production featured a mini-orchestra backstage, a magical bell, and a shoot-out. A cool clarinet player, a nutty girl, a lecher- ous young doctor, a stum- bling drunk, and a gangster were some of the characters who visited the old man's pawnshop May and 4, 1974 Damn Yankees Direc lor: Dorothy McCrory Assistant Director: Tom Pope Musical Direction: Rita Griz el Orchestra: Melvin Morgan Joe Boyd-Bob C.resson Meg Boyd-Julie Boggess Applegate-Bruce Cook Sister-Mary Linda Cassidy Doris-Pam Mynatt Joe Hardy-Steve Farrow Van Buren—Larry Richman Gloria Thorpe-Vicki Parks Lynch-Jeff Harris Welch-Steve Chesney Lola-Del Martin Miss Weston—May Trimble Commissioner-Tom Phillips Postmaster-Bill Burr Dorothy McCrory Choreography: Stanley Zompakos Pianist: Karen The Washington Senators Rocky—Steve Mahan Sohovik—johnny Peltrey Smokey—Benny Posten Linville—Marcus Starling Henry-Whit Joyner Bouley-Tommy Macon Lowe-Jeff Biddel Del-Randy Childress Mickey—Morris Brackett Strane-Harold Baker Fuller—Kendall Harkins Bat Boy-Mark Heller Chorus Mundy Mann, Beth Manis, Delyn Ritchey, Janet Ginsberg, Susan Ellis, Debbie Dorris, Anne Griggs, Susan Langston, I aura Rutland, Lisa Daniel, Jo Heller, Anne Smith, Lillie Mae Whitener, Shane Quarles, Diane Frank, Tish Allred, Tammy Patterson, Susie Scott, Chris Follachio, Franna Conner, Julie Manly, Betty Wells, Susan Highsmith, Jina Holley, Kathy Pedersen, Patti Puckett, Lisa Bodenheimer, Beverly Sligh, Tammy Nahari, Lynn Kenemer, Mary Ellen Doyle, Laura Pate, Eliska Hogan, Jeff Harris, Alan Little, Jim O'Donnell. Donnell, David Massingill, Scott Carroll, Bill Chamblee, Tom Pope , Steve Lie- verman, Ann Ford, Billie Barrow, Sharon Allison, Lisa Manly, Laurie Little, Carey Cline, Sandy Jackson, Kayla Coffey, Cindy Keefer, Lane Zbar, Pam Foster, Renee Stone, Jan Mil- Isap, Jan Jordan. Orchestra Debra Davis, Rodney Boyd, Danny Fetzer, Scott Holsomback, Don Robinson, Joy Bur- gess, Audrey Childress, Whit Davies, Mike Fauscette, Kathy Calient, Eddie Jennings, Cindy Kenemer. Lynn Kenemer, Anne Kent, David Meltzer, Bill Oechslin, Maurice Car- roll, Eddie Gibson. Anthony Robertson, Mark Lusk, Chrissie Pope, Lou Ann Boozer, Su- san NcSmith, Debra Taylor, Craig Davison, 1974 Technical Staffs Production Stage Managers—Mr. Robert Brown, Chris Massingill, Tom Minor; Stage Crew—Tom Minor, Tom Pope, Chris Massengill, Paul Looper, Robert Stuck, Scott Millsap, Bill Greeson, Walter Moore. Lighting-Gary Perkins, Jackie Brindle, Tim Smith, Paul Redfern Publicity—Beth Nysewander, Clark Smith, Del Martin and Vicki Parks. Make-up-Susan McCain, Vicki Parks, Del Martin, Julie Boggess, Mundy Mann, Sally Masters, Susan Highsmith, Tammy Nahari, Patti Puckett, Franna Connor, Beth Manis. Choreography—Mr. Stanley Zompakos, Sharon Allison, Billie Barrow, Jan Millsap, Scenic Art-Mrs. Judy Petteway, Del Martin, Mark Lobergaum, Cebbie Norville, Steve Randloph. Costumes—Mrs. Sharon Grant, Patti Puckett, Laura Rutland. Special Effects-Tim Smith Photography—Dave Boggess House Managers-Miss Elizabeth Ensley, Miss Dorothy McCrory, Miss Susan McCain. Ticket Sales—Catamount Annual Staff Host and Hostesses—Blake Nations, Steve Randolph, Marla Brackett Ushers-Karen Smith, Fran Burger. Teresa Green, Cathy Thompson, Crystal Robbins, Rhonda Hewitt, Jane Cox, Ree Roberts, Susan Brill, Marsha Posten, Kathy Williams, Pam Mynatt, Laurie Little, Yogi Carpenter, Tish Allred, DorencJa Baker. Set Construction—Mr. Phil Conley, Tom Pope , Steve Mahan, Tom Minor, Tom Phillips. David Keefer, Vernon Needham, Tim Smith, Bob Brown, Robert DiGioia, Paul Looper, David Tibbetts, Mike Boggess. Mark Mahan. Chris Massengill, Steve Chesney, Henry Robertson, Andy Frank, Nancy Norville, Tom Simmons, David Rogers. Properties—Mrs. Polly Boggess, Miss Susan McCain, Cathi Weaver, Marva Varnell, Car- ole Ross, Angie Flack, Sally Masters, Brenda Hopper, Mary Jane Hurt, Aletha Plott, Laura Smith, Cindy Keefer, Julie Boggess, Vicki Parks. October 2r and 27, 1973 Skin of Our Teeth Director: Fort Felker, III Assistant Director: Tom Pope Announcer—Paul Looper Sabina-Del Martin Mr Fitzpatrick—Scott Millsap •Mrs. Antrobus—Vicki Parks Dinosaur—Allen Flamilton Mammoth-Mike Boggess Telegraph Boy-Bruce Cook Gladys-Mary Ellen Doyle Henry-Mark Mahan Mr. Antrobus—Steve Farrow Doc tor-Larry Richman Judge-Lewis Woody Homer-Jay Stefanek Miss E. Muse-Mary Jane Hurt Miss T. Muse—Carol Ross Miss M. Muse—Anne Crider Majorette-Ann Ford Fortune Teller—May Trimble Oiair Pusher—Walter Moore Chair Pusher—Myles Johnson Crying Woman—Laine Kelly Conveener-Julie Boggess Ivy-Wanda Mack February 1, 1974 An Evening of One Acts The Effec ts of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Direc tor: Sandra Worthington Calhoun High School State A A First Place One-Act Play Queens of France Director: Sally Gold Assistant Director: Cindy Keefer Marie-Sindonie Cressaux-Lisa Daniel M'su Cahusac-Bill Burr Madame Pugeot-Laura Rutland Mamselle Pointevin—Pam Mynatt Old Woman—Carey Cline Next Director: Dorothy McCrory Assistant Director: Kathy Pederson Marion Cheever-Scott Millsap Sergeant Thech-Wanda Mack February 22, and 23, 1974 Angel In the Pawnshop Director: Robert Brown Hilary-Steve Farrow Tom Law—Mike Fauscette Danny O'Keefe-Torn Phillips Lizzie Shaw—Del Martin Happy Man-Steve Chesney Duke Jones—Walter Moore Timothy Spangle—Tom Pope Joe Mandelbaum-larry Richman Bea Lightfinger-Patti Puckett Jon Borkowski, Ill-Chris Bailey Priscilla Nash-Laura Pate 0 135 The musical was all things to all people. To a freshman, it was the chance to be in a DHS musical- exclamation point! To a sophomore, it was a sudden discovery of a whole new aspect of Dalton High. To a junior, it was serious business, and to a senior, it was almost a sad event, full of nostalgia because it was the last major activity before graduation. The spring musical was a unique blending of members from every class and all types of individuals. For two months, these people worked together for a common goal: two performances on May 3rd and 4th. The show was Damn Yankees, a story about baseball and a deal with the devil. The musical comedy was at times hilariously funny, and other times deeply touching. Despite the expletive in the title, the play was an enjoyable family show featuring nine leading roles, five minor roles, a show-stealing baseball team, and an enthusiastic chorus. It all began in mid-February with the onslaught of meetings and try-outs. The tension among those auditioning for the main parts was nerve-racking, and when the results were posted on the door of Room 214, the relief was obvious. Of course there were bitter disappointments along with the elation, but rivalries were soon put aside as rehearsals began. March seemed to pass slowly, for practices were by choruses and songs. No one really knew how any other part of the play besides his own was progressing. 137 When April arrived, things began to get hectic. Rehearsals were held by acts, and cast members struggled with lines, notes, and steps. When a note was missed, the guilty party on stage usually glanced sheepishly at Mrs. Grizzell, who had worked with everyone on his songs. It was incredible to watch Mr. Zompakos create a professional-looking dance number with a handful of rowdy, inexperienced high school students. Seated in the orchestra pit at the piano was Mrs. Karen Kirkman, who provided the music that made a rehearsal easier and covered up some of the sharps and flats. The director. Miss McCrory, presided over everything with dignity and a calm outward appearance. Actors were raiding the prop room and their own attics for costumes as crew members were constructing the set. It seemed that the auditorium would never be ready, since the band was forced to practice there because of construction in the band room. A number of boys often arrived late to rehearsals because of Track Meets and Baseball Games. But conflicts smoothed themselves out as the final week got underway. Ticket sales were going strong, and the last few practices were becoming exciting productions. Opening night, Friday May 3rd, began as cast members drifted into the newly expanded band room for make-up. The atmosphere was a combination of silent nervousness and mass confusion. Flowers and notes saying Break a Leg! were everywhere. Ninety players scrambled about for make-up and tried to sign programs at the same time. As the orchestra played the overture, and the house lights dimmed, the cast and crew members hushed and grew serious, realizing that the past two or three months' work and dedication would be tested that night. Both nights, as the choruses filed onto the stage singing You Gotta Have Heart , a delighted audience rose to its feet. Saturday night's performance was followed by a cast party where eating, dancing, and shenanigans with a cane took place. Tears, both of happiness and sorrow, marked the conclusion of the experience called Damn Yankees. and were the glory of the times. Ecclesiasticus. XLV. 7 f junior Mark Smith Pam Foster si iphpmore CliJfiPowell ElislV Hogan Freshman Bonnie Whitworth Glenn Looper Underclassmen Favorites Kevin Ellis, Lisa Daniel, Clay Scott, Marla Brackett, Susan Highsmith, Benny Posten, Cathy Thompson, Tommy Macon, Whittle, Kim Kephart. in rifritfr ■ i nifcii ;______________ Senior Favorites Bill Chamblee-Army ROTC Scholarship, UDC Scholarship, Superior Service Award. Don Robinson—Choral Music Award, Jacksonville State Music Scholarship. Terry Anderson—Na- tional Merit Finalist, 95 or Above Average, Excellent Service Award. Lynn Kenemer-Finkel Scholarship, Elks Scholarship, 95 or Above Average, Superior Service Award, John Phillip Sousa Band Award. (Back) Carlisle Trimble—Rotary English Award, Junior Woman's Club Science Award. Tom Pope—Ja- nice Meadows Drama Award, Superior Service Award. Senior Honors Harriett DiGioia—Junior Women's Club Science Award, 95 or Above Average, Outstanding Service Award, Presbyterian Col- lege Founder's, Honors, and Junior Fellows Scholarships, First Place Civitan Essay Contest, Optimist Club Citizenships Award. Nancy Burger-Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tom- morrow Award. Debbie Barnett-Anchor Club Scholarship, Tennessee Temple Honors Scholarship. Beth Manis-DHS Ser- vice Award, Superior Service Award. (Back) Barbara Finney- Debra Townsend Memorial Award, Outstanding Service Award. Fort Felker-Star Student, Rotary Math Award, Out- standing Service Award, Scholars Bowl Team. Robert Mann- Bausch-Lomb Science Award, Junior Woman's Club Science Seniors Honors jo Heller-Outstanding Service Award, Vocational Award. Susan Highsmith- Outstanding Service Award. Julie Boggess, Vicki Parks-Superior Service Awards. Del Martin-UDC Scholarship, Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship, Elks Scholarship, Superior Service Award, University of Georgia Honors Scholar- Jj ship. Blake Nations-Excellent Service Award. Nancy Norville-UDC Scholar- ,9 ship, 95 or Above Average, Outstanding Service Award Jackie Brindle-Ex- W cellent Service Award (Back) Benny Posten-Outstanding Service Award. J Tommy Macon-Excellent Service Award, Jacksonville State Athletic J Scholarship ____ ___________ Senior Honors Debra Davis—Excellent Service Award, Berry College Music Scholarship. Marla Brackett, Julie Manly-Outstanding Service Awards. Frank Nuckolls, Johnny Pelfrey, Lisa Daniel, Susan Ellis-Excellent Service Awards. (Back) Scott Millsap—Superior Service Award. Steve Chesney-Excellent Service Award. Marcus Starling-Outstanding Service Award, University of Tennessee Athletic Scholarship, Optimist Club Citizenship Award. Denise White-Voca- tional Award. Jim Shaheen-Excellent Service Award. Not Pictured: Rhonda Darnell—95 or Above Average. Dave Shaheen, Linda Whittle, Betty Wells- Outstanding Service Awards. Larry Ruddell, Tommy Stowe-Vocational Awards. Libby Bonnell-Excellent Service Award. Angela Ball, Randy Childress, Lisa May, Tom Pullen, Deborah Rice-Scholarships. Senior Honors Front-Left: Laurie Little, Chinita Macon, Laine Kelly-Outstanding Service Awards; Debbie Norville-95 or Above Average; Dennis Warnack-Out- standing Service Award, 95 or Above Average, Robb Hess Award; Steve Far- row—Outstanding Service Award, UDC History Award. Second Row: Karen Smith, Janet Millsap, Diane Frank-Outstanding Service Awards; Eddie Gib- son-95 or Above Average, Latin Award; Tish Allred, Sissi Carroll, Eliska Hogan, Lou Ann Boozer, Zack Kelehear-Outstanding Service Awards. Third Row: Rhonda Hewitt-Excellent Service Award; Anne Smith-Outstanding Service Award; Kayla Coffey, Sharon Allison—Excellent Service Awards; Jean Finney, Laura Pate, Kathy Pederson-Outstanding Service Awards. Back: Bruce Smith- Outstanding Vocational Student Award; Bruce Cook-Outstanding Service Award; Sandra Roberts, Craig Davison, Alan Little-Not Pictured: Susan Veasey—Outstanding Service Award; Cynthia Trimboli—Presbyterian College Achievement Certificate, 95 or Above Average, UDC History Award, Out- standing Service Award, UG Certificate of Merit. Underclass Honors Crystal Robbins—UG Certificates of Merit; Chrissi£ Pope-Outstanding Service Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit; Shane Quarles- 95 or Above Average, Outstanding Service Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit; Laura Rutland-U.G. Certificate of Merit. Second Row: Whit joyner—Out- standing Service Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit, Presbyterian College Achievement Award; Anne Griggs-95 or Above Average, Presbyterian College Achievement Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit; Mundy Mann-Excellent Ser- vice Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit, 95 or Above Average; Gail Gregory— U.G. Certificate of Merit; Raye Smith-U.G. Certificate of Merit, 95 or Above Average, Presbyterian College Achievement Award; Guy Abernathy-U.G. Certificate of Merit, Excellent Service Award; Tracy Ward-95 or Above Aver- age, French Award, Excellent Service Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit, Na- tional French III Exam, State Second Place; Brian Cady-U.G. Certificate of Merit; Tim Allred-Excellent Service Award, U.G. Certificate of Merit, Third Row; Mark Heller, James Caldwell, James Hanson-NEDT Certificates; Lisa Manly-Outstanding Service Award; NEDT Certificate; Pam Mynatt-Out- standing Service Award Aletha Plott, Kathy Burnette-NEDT Certificates; Kim Purvis-Outstanding Service Award, NEDT Certificate; Audrey Childress, Kelly Miles, (Back Row) Bill Burr—NEDT Certificates; William Blosch—95 or Above Average, NEDT Certificate; John Chamblee—Outstanding Service Award, NEDT Certificate; Andy Nations, Brooks Lansing, Eddie Jennings, Chris Cur- tain, Howard Mavity, Mike Smith-NEDT Certificates. Underclass Honors At the beginning of the year, se- niors felt the security possessed for seventeen years slowly slipping away—a scary feeling at first, which turned to confidence by the end of the year. They realized that the de- cisions made during the year would affect the rest of their lives. Probably the hardest decision for many seniors to make was whether to continue their education or start a career. Of the 206 graduates, 148 chose to continue their education in colleges, vocational-technical schools, or some other type of in- stitution. The seniors declared that half the class was going to the University of Georgia, though only 23 decided to go there. The rest of the class chose 31 other schools, among which were MIT, the Coast Guard Academy and the Air Force Academy. Fifty-eight seniors de- cided not to go to college, and stayed in Dalton to work and make their homes. As the year went on and plans were finalized, seniors became more confident about leaving Dal- ton High School. The last weeks of school were hectic. Assignments had to be completed, graduation announcements had to be ad- dressed and mailed, and those last- minute preparations had to be made. During the last assembly when Mr. Davis asked seniors to rise, there was none of the usual talking and shuffling and scrambling around. Instead, everyone waited tensely in their seats for the senior prank, which had traditionally oc- cured at the end of the last assem- bly. However, the seniors calmly rose and left the auditorium, leav- ing the faculty and underclassmen bewildered. The senior prank finally materi- alized during the last week of school. Seniors checked hundreds of books out of the library, and on the day that books were to be turned in, they returned all their books to the library before home- room. However, to the seniors' sur- prise, Mrs. Joyner had already found out about it and she wel- comed the seniors and their books to the library. Also, on the last day of school, another feeble attempt was made to pull a Senior prank. As the students and teachers ar- rived at school, the cars in the parking lot were parked at all an- gles. This did not last very long, however. The cars causing the con- fusion were moved, and by the end of first period, the parking lot order was restored. During the gradu- ation rehearsal that morning, Mr. Davis told the seniors they could march down the aisle much better than they could park. Rehearsals and preparations were finally over, and graduation night came at last. There was quite a bit of confusion as seniors were hunting bobby pins for their caps and practicing shaking hands and accepting their diplomas at the same time. Teachers were herding everyone to the right nooks and comers until 8:20, when everything calmed down as seniors began to line up for the processional. Everyone was reading the long program at graduation, but once they were seated, it passed quickly. The invocation was given by Del Martin. Then, three speeches were delivered: The Journey's Begin- ning, by Harriett DiCioia, The Journey , by Johnny Pelfrey, and The Journey's End, by Steve Lieberman. The ceremony flowed rather well except for a few humorous in- cidents. During the presentation of the senior song, ( We May Never Pass This Way Again ) the singers found it difficult to keep their com- posure as the director, Debra Davis, had to constantly pull the swinging tassle from her mouth. Steve Lieberman, the last graduate to receive a diploma, relieved the tension of the atmosphere by his unique display of confused foot- work on the way back to his seat. After Mr. Davis gave the bene- diction, the recessional began, and the graduates marched up the aisle, each aware that he was no longer a student of Dalton High School. As they left the lobby of the auditorium, and said their goodbyes, the graduates started in any direction but homeward, most going south to Daytona to live it up . JOSEPH SHANE ABERNATHY—DCT 4. TERENCE DOUGLAS ANDERSON-FTA 1,23,4, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Tennis 4; Hi-Light Staff 4, Managing Editor 4; Hi-Y 3. ANN ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG-Trans- ferred from Olympic High School, Char- lotte, N. C, December 3, 1972. Band 1,3; FHA 1; FBLA 4. HERBERT GENTRY ARMSTRONG, )R.- Transferred from Olympic High School, Charlotte, N. C, December 3, 1972. MARGARET LYNN AUTRY-FBLA 3,4, Sec. 4. Transferred from Fulton High School, At- lanta, Ga., 1971. CHRISTOPHER LAMAR BAILEY-Basketball 2; Tennis 3,4; Hi-Y 3,4, Pres. 4; FBLA 4. DEBORAH LYNNE BARNETT—National Honor Society 2,3,4. SHERRY ELAINE BARTLETT—FBLA 4. MARC ALAN BEARDEN-Band 1,2,3,4; In- dustrial Arts Club 4. JULIE MOORE BOGGESS—FHA 1; DHS Players 23,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Trio 3,4, Singing Group 2; SGA 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2; Pep Club 13. MICHAEL STEPHEN BOGGESS-Chorus 1,2,3,4; Football 1; DHS Players 1,2,3. PATRICIA MONZEL BONDS-FHA 1; FBLA 4; Basketball 133,4. REBA NELL BONDS-Band 1,2,3; FHA 2,3; FBLA 4; Softball 1. SHELIA ANN BONDS ELIZABETH FARNSWORTH BONNELL- Pep Club 2,4; Colorguard 3; Softball 3; FHA 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Hi-Light 23,4. 158 JERRY RICHARD BOYD-VICA Club 3,4; Col Team 2,3,4. RODNEY DALE BOYD-Transferred from West Side High School, Rocky Face, Ga., September, 1973; Band 4. MARLA KAY BRACKETT-Pep Club 1; FHA 1,2; Safety Club 2; Anchor Club 3,4, Sec. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; SC A 3, Senior Activity Council Co-Chairman 4. MORRIS HAMILTON BRACKETT-Key Club 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4, Cap- tain 4. CHARLES JACKSON BRINDLE-Band 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 4. ANTHONY CHARLES BROWN-Track 3,4; FBLA 4. THOMAS McLEOD BROWN-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; DHS Players 2,3. DEBBIE MARIE BRYANT-Chorus 2,3,4; Pep dub 3. NANCY CHRISTINA BURGER-National Honor Society 2,3,4. JILL LaPEARL BURCESS-Pep Club 3,4. DONNITA LYNN CAGLE-Basketball 1; Softball 1,2,3; FTA 3,4. PAMELA LEIGH CARR-DHS Players 2,3; Pep Club 1; FBLA 4. GREGORY STARR CAUSBY-Football 1,2; Track 1; Baseball 3,4; SGA 2; Key Club 2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; FCA 2; FBLA 4. WILLIAM LUTTRELL CHAMBLEE-Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Swimming 4; FCA 2,3, Pres. 4; Key Club 23,4, Sec. 3,4; SGA 4; Na- tional Honor Society 23,4. STEPHEN MICHAEL CHESNEY-DHS Play- ers 23,4; Hi-Y 4; National Honor Society 23,4, Pres. 4; Hi-Light 4; Senior Activity Council 4. 159 RANDALL ALLEN CHILDRESS-Transferred from Anniston High School, Anniston, Ala., February 27, 1973; Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 3,4; Track 3,4; FCA 3,4. DANIEL MARK CLAIBORNE-Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Industrial Arts Club 1,2. CATHY ANN CLARK-Transferred from R. L. Osborne High School, Marietta, Ga., No- vember 19, 1970; DECA 3,4. PHYLLIS MELINDA CLECKLER-Band 1,2,3; DHS Players 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Pep Club I. PAMELA LYNN COFFEY-DHS Players 3; FBLA 4; Chorus 1,2,4; SGA 1. TONY CURTIS COGGINS BERT LLOYD COKER FRIEDA ANNE CONNER-SGA 3,4; DHS Players 4; FHA 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Senior Ac- tivity Council 4; Spanish Club 4. MELANIE LOUISE COOPER-VICA Club 4. DEANNA LYNNE CRIDER-FBLA 4. DAVID OTIS CROCKETT DAVID LEE CROSS—DCT 4. LISA ANN DANIEL-Transferred from Hunt- sville High School, Huntsville, Ala., Septem- ber, 1973. RHONDA MICHELE DARN ELL-National Honor Society 2,3,4. DEBRA DIANE DAVIS-Band 1,2,3,4, Drum Major 2,3,4; Chorus 4. 160 ELLEN ELISE DAVIS RUBY CLAUDE DAVIS, JR.-National Honor Society 4. MARY CHARLENE DENSON-SCA 2; Pep Club 3,4; Varsity Cheerleader 4. HARRIETT ADELE DIGIOIA-FHA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; FTA 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Chaplain 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4, Treas. 4; French Club 4, Sec. 4. VICKIE LYNN DILL—Transferred from Mur- ray County High School, Chatsworth, Ga., September, 1972; DE 3,4. BRENDA GAIL DILLARD-VICA 3,4. RANDAL DAVIS DOCKINS, JR.-Band 1,2,3,4. DEBRA ANN DORRIS-Tri-Hi-Y 3.4, Sec. 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 3; Col- orguard 4. Transferred from Huntsville High School, Huntsville, Ala., March, 1972. jUDY DIANNE DRAKE-Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Activity Council 4; Varsity Basketball 3. WILLIAM MICHAEL DRENNON-Trans- ferred from Acadiana High School, Lafay- ette, Louisiana, January 9, 1972; VIC A 4. LILA SHAREEN DYER-Band 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2. KEVIN DEWRALL ELL IS-Baseball 1,2,4; Key Club 3; Football 2. SUSAN DENINE ELLIS-FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Senior Activity Coun- cil 4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; National Honor Society 4. GWENDOLYN VERNICE ELLISON—FHA 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3, Treasurer 4. FORT FRASER FELKER, lll-SGA 3; DHS Players 1,2,3; Science Club 2; Scholar's Bowl Team 3. 161 FRANK BENTLEY FETZER. |R.-Band 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 4. BARBARA |EAN FINNEY-Pep Club 1,2,3, Treas. 3; Pep Council 1,2,3, V. Pres. 2; Tri-Hi- Y 2,3,4, Treas. 3,4; National Honor Society 2; Track 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Captain, 2; Senior Activity Council 4; Anchor Club 2,3,4, Sr. Director 4. CHARLES MACK FLOOD, JR.-FBLA 4. TERESA LYNN FLOWERS-Track 1,2; Bas- ketball 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Council 1; SGA 1,2. ART EUGENE FOWLER-DECA 3,4. FRANCIS MARION FREEMAN-Football 1. KATHY GAIL GADDIS VICKI LYNN GALLMAN-Band 1,2,3; Soft- ball 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, DECA 3,4. DEBRA ANN GALLOWAY—National Honor Society 2; Pep Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 3,4; FT A 3,4; Chorus 1; Hi-Light 4. TONY ROSS GAMBLIN-Safety Club 2,3; Hi- Y i. Pres, i; VICA 3,4, Treas. 2. WILLIAM WAYNE GARRETT-Track 4. KAREN DENISE GILLIAM—Pep Club 1; Track 2. BARRY DEL GOBER-Chorus 1,2,3; VICA 4, Baseball 2,3; Football 1. STEPHEN DOUGLAS GORDON DANNY WYNN GOSWICK-Band 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 2,3- 162 WESLEY REYNOLDS GRAVES-Football 1; Baseball 1; VICA 3; FBLA 4; Golf 4. JESSE PHILLIP GREEN-SGA 2,3; DHS Play- ers 2; Key Club 4; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 2,3. TERESA GAY GREEN-Pep Club 1; FHA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3, V. Pres. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4. WILLIAM PHILLIP GREESON PETER VANN GREGORY-Band 1,2,3,4 STEVEN WYMAN GRIGGS-Hi-Y 4; Chorus 4. SUSAN PATRICIA HACKNEY-Transferred from Perry High School, Perry, Ga., Septem- ber, 1973; VOT 4; FBLA 4. CONNIE ELAINE HAYES—Transferred from West High School, Knoxville, Tenn., Sep- tember, 1971; Pep Club 2,3,4. MARY JO HELLER-SGA 1,3; DHS Players 1; Anchor Club 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Capt. 2, Co-Captain 4; Chorus 1,2; Sr. Activity Council 4. JUNE MARCELLE HENDERSON-Pep Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1; DHS Players 1; French Club 2; FBLA 4. SUSAN CHRISTINA HIGHSMITH-Pep Club 1,2,3,4; DHS Players 1,2; Anchor Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Co- Captain 2, Captain 4; SGA 1,23- SONDRIA JAN HOGAN-Pep Club 1; DCT 3; VICA 3; VOT 4; FBLA 4; Chorus 4; FHA 1. ANNA MARIE HOLCOMB-Colorguard 1,3; SGA 2; Pep Club 2; Track 2; HERO Chapter 3, Sec. 3. PATTI MARIE HOLLINGSWORTH-Band 1,2; Colorguard 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,4; SGA 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Track Team 4. KEITH MICHAEL HOLMES-VICA 3,4. 163 SAMMIE SCOTT HOLSOMBACK-Band 1,2,3 4. DEBRA LYNN HOPSON-Transferred from Stone Mountain High School, Stone Moun- tain, Ga., May 10, 1972; Track 4; Hi-Light 4. RHONDA CINDY HUGHES-DECA 1,2; Sec. 1. DEBORAH LYNN jOHNS JEFFERY ALAN JOHNSON-Chorus 1,2,3; DHS Players 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2. BETTY LORRAINE JONES-National Honor Society 4. BRUCE McCREE JONES-Band 1,2,3,4; Safety Club 2,4. BEVERLY ELAINE JORDAN-Chorus 1; Pep Club 1; DCT 3; VICA 3; VOT 4; FBLA 4; FHA 1. VIRGINIA LYNN KENEMER-Band U,3,4; Capt. 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4, Editor 4; Tri-Hi- Y 2,3,4, V. Pres. 2; FHA 1,2; SGA 4, DHS Players 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; French Club 2. KATHERINE ANNE KENT-Band 1,2,3,4; FHA HERO Chapter 4. BRYAN KIM KEPHART-Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4, Key Club 3,4, FCA 2,3; FBLA 4. DONNA CLAIRE KING STEVE LEONARD KIRBY JACK DANIEL KIRK NEIL ROBIN KIRK-Band 1,2,3; Chorus 4; SGA 2; National Honor Society 2,3. 164 SHERRY LYNN KNIGHT-Softball 2; Pep Club 1,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; National Honor So- ciety 23,4; French Club 4; Chorus 1333- DEBORAH JEAN LAKE-Basketball 1; Pep Club 1,23,4; Cheerleader 233; National Honor Society 4; Anchor Club 3,4. STEPHEN RICHARD LIE BERMAN-Trans- ferred from Peachtree High School, Atlanta, Ga., September, 1972. RHONDA FAYE LONGLEY-Cheerleader 233; Pep Club 1,233; Anchor Club 3,4; Tri- Hi-Y 2,3, Treas. 2, V. Pres. 3. MARK CLIFFORD LORBERBAUM-Trans- ferred from McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tenn., September 9, 1972. TOMMY ANTHONY MACON-Football 1333; Basketball 133,4; Track 1,23,4; FCA 233- STEPHEN COOLEY MAHAN-Football 1,2; Track 1,2; DHS Players 4; Chorus 1,2,33; Quartet 4; SGA 4. MILDRED ELIZABETH MANIS-SCA 1,2,33, Pres. 4; Chorus 1,4; DHS Players 2,3,4. JULIE MANLY— B-Team Basketball 1, Man- ager 2; Colorguard 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 233, Sec. 2; Chorus 1,2,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Treas. 2, Pres. 3, Parliamentarian 1; V. Pres. 4; Sr. Activity Council 4; DHS Swim Team 4; National Honor Society 233; Pep Club 1,2; SGA 1,4. ROBERT EUGENE MANN, JR.-Chorus 1,2. KENNETH HILL MAPLES—DCT, VICA Club 3,4, Historian 4. BEVERLY ANN MARSHALL-Band 1,23,4; SGA 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; FHA 1; Senior Activity Council 4; Chorus 3,4; Softball 4. DEL LYN MARTIN-Anchor Club 3,4, Treas. 4; DHS Players 13,3,4, V. Pres. 3, Historian 4; Annual Staff 233; SGA 1,2, Senator 1, Class Pres. 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; DHS Swim Team 4; Na- tional Honor Society 2,3,4. SHERRI DIANE MASSINGILL-VICA Club 3,4, Sec. 4. TERESA ANN MATHEWS-FHA 1,23; Pep Club 1. 165 LISA DIANE MAY-Majorette 2,3.4; Pep Club 1; National H nor Society 4. DENNIS ALLEN McGUIRE-Band 1,2,3,4. KENNETH DELANO MILLER RUTH ANN MILLER-Band 1,23.4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Chorus 4. GREGORY SCOTT MILLSAP-Football 1; Track 3,4; Key Club 3,4, Pres. 4; DHS Players 4; SGA 1; Industrial Arts Club 4; Hi-Y 4. STEVEN MICHAEL MIOLEN CHERYL YVONNE MOORE MIRIAM ROBERTS MOORE-Band 1; Tri- Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Swim Team 4. BLAKE ANTHONY NATIONS-Basketball 1,2; Football 133; SGA 3,4; FCA 2,3; Track 1; Annual Staff 3,4. NANCY LYNN NORVILLE-Pep Club 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Art Club 2, V. Pres. 2; French Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Pres. 2,3, V. Pres. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4, Sec. 4; Senior Activity Council Sec. 4; Colorguard 3. FRANK ALEXANDER NUCKOLLS-Hi-Y 3,4, Treas. 4; FTA 3,4, Treas. 4; Senior Activity Council 4. ALAN RAY O'BRYANT-Football „ 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 3. MICHAEL BRIAN O'GUIN-Track 3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 2,3,4; Science Club 2,3. JEFFREY LAMAR PARKER-DECA 1,2. VICTORIA LYNN PARKS—SGA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Anchor Club 3,4; DHS Players 1,2,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; National Honor Society 2. 166 DEBRA ANN PAYNE JOHN GRADY PELFREY, |R.-Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; FCA 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; Key Club 2,3,4; FBLA 4; DHS Players 1,2; Chorus 1,2. GARY THOMAS PERKINS CAROLYN JOY PIERCE-FBLA 4; VOT 4. STANTON JEFFREY POOL-Baseball 1,23,4; Key Club 2,3,4; VICA Club 3; FBLA 4; SGA 1. JAMES THOMAS POPE, lll-SGA 1,23,4; DHS Players 1,23,4, Treas. 2,3, Pres. 4; An- nual Staff 3,4, Business Manager 4; National Flonor Society 2,3,4. BENNY MARTIN POSTEN-SGA 1,2; Foot- ball 1,23,4; Track 1,2; FCA 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4. ANTHONY KENT POWELL-DCT 4; VICA 4. THOMAS ALVIN PULLEN, JR.-Basketball 4; Golf 2,3,4; Key Club 3,4. LINDA GAIL RABURN RAYMOND HANSON RAINS, JR.-Band 1,23,4; Industrial Arts Club 4; Track Team 4. STEPHEN CHARLES RANDOLPH-Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; National Honor Society 4; FCA 1,23,4; Senior Activity Council Co- Chairman 4. DAVID WAYNE RENZ—Football 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Golf 2; FCA 2,3,4; FBLA 4. DEBORAH VIRGINIA RICE-Transferred from Lakeside High School, Atlanta, Ga., July, 1972; Basketball 3,4; Softball 3; Track 4, Captain 4. LAFONDA SUE RICH ARDSON-Band 1,23,4; Colorguard 3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, FBLA 4; SGA 3. 167 RAMONA REE ROBERTS-Pep Club 1; Tri- Hi-Y 2,3; FHA 2. ANTHONY JOHN ROBERTSON-Band 1,2,3,4; Football 2; SGA 3; DCT 4. HENRY WOOD ROBERTSON DONALD CARY ROBINSON-Band 1,23,4; Band Major 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4, Singing Croup 2, Quartet 3,4, Chorus Pres. 4; FT A 1. DAVID HARRIS ROGERS-Band 1; Chorus 2,3,4, SGA 4. DONNA DARLENE ROLLINS-FBLA 4; Pep Club 1; Softball 3. JAMES HENRY ROSS-Football 3,4. CHARLTON LARRY RUDDELL-Industrial Arts Club 2; VICA 3,4, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 4; Senior Activity Council 4. JAMES CLAY SCOTT-Football 1,23,4; Track 1,23,4; Key Club 3,4; FCA 3,4. DAVID MARK SHAHEEN-Tennis Team 3,4; DHS Swim Team 4; Hi-Light 4, Editor 4; Band 1; National Honor Society 2,3,4. JAMES MICHAEL SHAHEEN-Football 1; Tennis 4; SGA 1,2,4, V. Pres 4; Hi-Y 4; DHS Players 23,4. ERNEST EDWARD SHELTON-DECA 3; VICA 4. TRAMMELL LYNN STARKS—Football 1; Track 2. MARCUS WILLIAM STARLING-Track 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,4; FCA 1; Chorus 13,4; DHS Players 4; DECA 2,3,4. CATHERINE EDWINNIA STARR 168 FREIDA PAULETTE STONE-SGA 1,2; FHA 1; Basketball 1; FBLA 4. HENRIETTA STRAIN-Transferred from Brainerd Jr. High School, Chattanooga, Tenn., September 1,1971; Pep Club 2,4; Col- orguard 3; Senior Activity Council 4. SHARON LEE STUCK-Transferred from ). B. League, Greenville, S. C, June 1970; Col- orguard 3,4, Co-Captain 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; FHA 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3. PAMMA EVE SUTTON—FBLA 4. WILMA JEAN THOMAS CATHY LYNN THOMPSON-Colorguard 1,2,3,4, Lt. 2, Capt. 3,4; Anchor Club 2,3,4; Softball 2; DHS Players 1; FHA 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3- RANDAL EUGENE THORNTON-Band 1,23,4; Industrial Arts Club 4. WILLIAM EUGENE THREET, Ill-Chorus 1,2,3,4, Singing Group 2, Quartet 4; Hi-Y 4; Football 1; Safety Club 2; National Honor Society 3,4. CARL FRANKLIN TRAVILLIAN, JR.-Band 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 4. CARLISLE COBB TRIMBLE-National Honor Society 2,3,4; Band 1,2. KATHY ELAINE TROLLINGER RONNIE ROY WARREN TOMMIE FAYE WATERS-FBLA 3,4, Treas. 4. BETTY LYNN WELLS-SGA 1,2,3,4; Anchor Club 2,3,4, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Basketball 1,2, Capt. 1; Senior Activity Council 4. PATRICIA DARLENE WESTMORELAND- Band 1,2; DECA 4. 169 DENISE MARCEL WHITE-FHA 1; DHS Players 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2,4; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 4. LILLIE MAE WHITENER-Band 1; Basketball Manager 2,3; FHA 1; DCT 3. TRUMAN WALTER WHITFIELD-DCT 4. LINDA KAYE WHITTLE-SGA 1,2,3, Class President 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2; Safety Club 2, Sec. 2; Senior Activ- ity Council Pres. 4. MONTY RAY WILLIS-Basketball 1,23,4; Track 1,2,3,4; FCA 3,4; Football 1. MICHAEL DAVID WILSON-Football 2,3,4. EARLINE WOFFORD JAMES WOFFORD-Basketball 1,2,3,4. BEVERLY ELAINE YOUNG-FHA 1; FBLA 3,4, Reporter 3, Pres. 4. GRADUATING SENIORS NOT PICTURED: ANGELA SHARON BALL JAMES STEPHEN BOYD KATHY ELAINE DICKERSON DONNA MAE HAWKINS SABRINA ANN HAYES MARY MELINDA HIGGINS SABRINA LYNN LACKEY JEFFREY SCOTT MORYL WILLIAM PHILLIP MCDUFFIE DONNA MARIE PAINTER THOMAS LYLE PHILLIPS EDNA LYNN PIERCE MICHAEL EUGENE PURVIS JEROME LOUIS RAISIN CLAUDIA SUE SONENSTEIN TOMMY RHODELL STOWE DEBORAH LYNN WILLIAMSON 170 1974 HONOR GRADUATES TERENCE DOUGLAS ANDERSON DEBORAH LYNNE BARNETT NANCY CHRISTINA BURGER A HARRIETT ADELE DIGIOIA DEBRA ANN DORRIS —% FORT FRASER FELKER, III V j «I VIRGINIA LYNN KENEMER DEL LYN MARTIN NANCY LYNN NORV1LLE DAVID MARK SHAHEEN fl| CARLISLE COBB TRIMBLE  - OL. , yC r 172 JAMES PHILLIP (CHUCK) SHOOK November 12, 1973 I iN V ■■  r During the fall and winter of 1973, a great deal of progress took place in Dalton. The construction of a new jail began and a new sewage treatment plant was completed. A second over- head bridge went under construction, and though the people knew how badly it was needed, they could not help complaining about the blocking of Hamilton and Waugh Streets. General Telephone installed the Di- rect-Dial service on September 16, and people called relatives for the first time in years just to try it. For the first time, DHS had its own track field and tennis courts, and the students' interest in spring sports in- creased greatly. For the citizens of Dalton, the Army Reserves built Brookwood Park which included a playground, two tennis courts, and a gazebo. The courts were filled from six o'clock in the morning until hours past midnight. People of all ages enjoyed the fresh, friendly at- mosphere of the park. In June 1974, general contractor bids were accepted for the largest fa- 176 cility to be built in the Dalton Public School System. That facility, the new Dalton High School (sometimes re- ferred to as the Dalton Com- prehensive High School), is to be a multi-million dollar complex located on a fifty-acre campus just north of Westerly Heights subdivision be- tween Hawthorne Street and the soon-to-be constructed Waugh Street extension. The actual building will be a tri- level, totally air-conditioned structure containing 200,000 square feet of space. Housed under one roof will be a 500-seat drama theatre an com- plete drama workshop; an indoor olympic-size swimming pool, six lanes wide and 25 yards long; a gym- nasium with modern dressing room facilities for men's and women's home and visiting teams; modern li- brary facilities; administration and counseling suites; departmentalized classrooms with office facilities for teachers; modern science labs; a three-line cafeteria featuring hot plate lunches, cold plate lunches, and a salad bar; and a variety of vocational education shops including an auto mechanics shop; a sheet metal shop; a building construction shop; and an industrial arts shop. Exterior facilities include two regu- lation size softball fields, a regulation baseball diamond, six tennis courts, an athletic practice field, and a driver training range. Some of the vocational programs to be offered are courses in power me- chanics, construction, electro-me- chanics, metal working, business. marketing and distribution, graphic arts, and drafting and design. All courses will be offered on the quarter system which was incorpo- rated into the curriculum during the 1973-74 academic year. DALTON COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL DAITON. GEORGIA DERTHICK. HEJtlEY • ARCHITECTS As winter crept in, everyone hoped for at least one good snow but the people of Dalton were left standing in the rain. On the evening of April third, ra- dios were tuned in to the report of the tornado heading toward North- west Georgia. Most Daltonians, pan- icking at the sudden threat of dis- aster, opened their house windows and fled to basements, fall-out shel- ters, or the safest place they could find. Others formed rescue squads to restore damages and aid the wounded after the twister had passed. The tornado devastated wide tracts of land in south Dalton, killing three persons, and Governor Carter declared Whitfield County a disaster area. For many families, the next three months were spent rebuilding the damages created in one minute the night before. But then came spring . . . “Reprinted by permission from TIME, The Weekly NewvrTugjzine; Copyright Time Inc. 1974. In the 1974 school year, the stu- dents of Dalton High saw an exciting, sometimes terrifying, and always changing world. Morals and traditions were changing rapidly, and unex- pected events occurred every day. To highlight the sweeping women’s liberation movement, two tennis champions, Billie lean King and Bobby Riggs, competed in the Battle of the Sexes at the Houston Astro- dome on October 20. Women across America celebrated Ms. King's victory. One night in February, the nation was shocked when Patricia Hearst, heiress of the Hearst newspaper em- pire, was dragged out of her fiance's apartment by the Symbionese Libera- tion Army. A few weeks later, Patty denounced her family's efforts to free her and said she had joined the SLA. No one knew if she had joined will- ingly or not and the mystery of Patty Hearst lingered through the spring, seemingly without a solution. Patty's kidnapping was soon fol- lowed by that of Reg Murphy, editor of the Atlanta Constitution. Geor- gians were stunned at rumors that the SLA was also involved in Murphy's kidnapping. However, Murphy was released unharmed in two days and the DeKalb County man who had kid- napped him was arrested. In April, however, Atlanta was the scene of a happier event. On April 8, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record when he hit number 715 in Atlanta Stadium. Later that same month, President Nixon found himself with more trouble. The Internal Revenue Service presented him with a bill of almost half a million dollars in back taxes. The President seemed destined for impeachment. But it was spring, and the youth of the nation did not care about Nixon's tax headaches. Spring fever hit college and high school campuses like an epi- demic and the result was streaking. Although the traditional streaker trav- elled on foot, there were streakers on horseback, on motorcycles, on skateboards, even parachuting. De- spite the threat of charges of indecent exposure, students found streaking a great way to meet people and to loosen up before exams . . . The Streak became the 1 song all across the country, providing the American people —not just the youth—a humorous escape from the problems of our government. PONT JooH, £TH 1  83