Dalton High School - Tiger Yearbook (Dalton, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1976 volume:

THE 1976 CATAMOUNT Volume 24 Dalton High School Dalton, Georgia Si ■i!Ii mm, Out,, Lt W 4 a ■ v.. Y « i m m Credits: Photography: C. Malcolm Newell Photography, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia Forwell Studio, Dalton, Georgia Ross Henderson, Marietta, Georgia James Parker, Dalton, Georgia Geoff Robertson Scot La Velle Clark Smith John Carson Artwork: Suzanne Hemphill Publisher: Hunter Publishing Co. Representative: Ross Henderson Acknowledgements: Mr. Charles E. Bowen Mrs. Carrie Bonds Miss May Belle Thompson Mr. Alfred Anderson Mrs. Mary Ellen Miller Mrs. Neil Houston Mrs. Ed. Hemphill 2 We, the students of Dalton High School, dedicate the 1976 CATA- MOUNT to .... JHosa au i i Py rA ietre When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for ev- erything she says. Proverbs 31:26 3 0 9TJ SAn tAc OA( en Q)cu a . . . The following calendar, reprinted from the 1936 Cat- amount, Second Edition, Page 6, is so interesting that we decided to share it with the readers of the 1976 Catamount. 1936 CALENDAR 1936 Sept. Hot! Same old thing. Registration. Hunting for credits. Get- ting courses and schedules settled. Telling college folks a tearful good-bye. Wondering if our time will ever come. Se- nior privileges? They ain’t no such animal. Oct. Cooler. Football. Parades. Cheer leaders. Sponsors. Pep meetings. Any old reason for keeping the brain from activi- ty. Circus! Hallowe'en! Carnival!! Life begins to be worth while. Nov. More football. Trips to colleges. Clubs. High School dances for visiting teams. Thanksgiving and holidays. And are we thankful! Dec. White Christmas. Adopting families. Playing Santa Claus. A wonderful feeling of joy in service. Christmas! Boys and girls home from college. Visitors. Parties. Dances. A good time is had by all. Jan. Blues. Semi-final exams. Tears. Snow. Sleds. Sleet. Sleigh rides. Frostbite. Hard work. Basketball. Snow-bound after 11 years of waiting. Thrill of a lifetime. Feb. Very cold. More sleet. More snow. More fun in winter sports. So glad exams are over. Hope dawns. Plans for the Annual. Two basketball tournaments in which our boys won. Class elections of ’ bests . Flu! More flu!! Mar. Freshman Day (Don't we like to see 'em squirm!) Selecting invitations for graduation. Class play. More money for that Washington trip. Measured for caps and gowns. Ahem!! Apr. Green things growing. Also our hopes. Getting dignified as become those who are soon to pass from these classic halls out into a world of service (That's original). Serious minded. Thoughtful. Realizing that one more month will see the end of our life in D.H.S. (So sorry for the dear teachers. How can they give us up!) Plans! Plans!! Plans!!! May The long awaited month! A feeling of sadness. Ten- derness. Old age. Wisdom. Discussion of clothes. Parties. Class pictures taken. Class honors. Investiture. (And do we strut as we step out!) Junior-Senior Prom. Class Play. Kid Day. (How dear to our hearts are the scenes of our childhood!) Baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Sims at the First Presbyterian Church to which we walk in an imposing col- umn. Class banquet. Beautiful event and beautiful food! Grown up at last. Eats and fun a-plenty. Graduation Day. Sad, sweet. The Alma Mater for the last time. Tears. Farewells. Joys. Gifts! A load lifted. Then, the best gift of all: THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON!!! Vale Class of '36. 5 School Life: Circa 1776 Our school story begins in 1776, the year of our independence. In reality, however, it began more than a century earlier — shortly after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. That’s when the first American schools were started. The Puritans were practical people, you see, and they felt that their ability to conquer the wilderness lay in their children’s state of preparation. Only through education could they attain the knowledge they needed to confound Satan.” First, these children of the Puritans needed desperately to learn to read — English in order to master business and the law and Latin in order to understand important religious materials. (Massachusetts passed a compulsory education law in 1642. Later, the state made provisions for each town of 60 families to provide an elementary teacher; a town of 100 families or more had to maintain a suitable Latin grammar school in addition to the elemen- tary teacher.) Books and classroom materials? They were neither varied nor sophisticated. The Bay Psalm Book, the Bible and the Catechism were at the top of the recommended reading list. Supplementary classroom aids were in the form of oral talcs and allegories to teach moral lessons of the day. There was a hornbook of ABCs for teaching the vernacular. Colonial charters of the Dutch colonics — Pennsylvania, etc. — also provided for gov- ernment-established schools. The middle colonies had difficulties. Varied as to religion and heritage, there was dissension among the people on educational issues. In short, each reli- gion insisted that its children receive educational training in keeping with its creed. The South’s problems were different, too. Because of the rural nature of the population, central- ized schools were impractical. As a result, wealthy planters employed tutors and set up schoolhouses on their lands. Their children as well as the children of their less well-to-do neighbors received instruction from the tutors. By 1776, both the curriculum and teaching methods had progressed considerably from the earlier days. In keeping with European tradition, vocational studies and applied sciences had largely been omitted from the early 18th century curricula in favor of the classics — Cato, Virgil and Cicero. But, America was bom at a time when science and rationalism were challenging the validity of many traditions. The students benefited. Science, math, writing, astronomy, etc., were added to the school-day agenda. And, there was more of a choice in schools themselves. Although the Latin grammar schools still flourished as prep schools for the Harvards and Yales, private English schools had been introduced to better prepare mid- dle class students for the business world and for the task of governing themselves. (Some private schools even agreed to admit girls alongside the boys, though most offered special classes for females — classes emphasizing sewing, music, an, reading and penmanship.) Even then, however, it was impossible to please all of the people all of the time or even most of the people at a single instance. Just as some had thought the Latin grammar schools too restrictive, others felt that the private English schools lacked discipline. The academies were their answer. The academies were the forerunners of our public schools. • • • I a i • j TvV ; 6 Reprinted from Taylor Talk-' issue 3. 1976 By permission of Taylor Publishing Co. Dallas. Texas 0 9TJ .5% t ie (3 c en Q)a fv . . . ★The first Sweetheart of DHS was Geneva Giles elected in 1954. Super- latives were also elected in 1954. The first Sweetheart Dance was in 1955. The first Mr. and Miss DHS was in 1957. ★Superlatives were changed to Un- derclass Favorites and Top Twenty in 1962. The Top Twenty, which was based on an activity point system for election, was changed to an election by popular vote in 1971 and became the Senior Favorites. ★ Many high school students quit school during World War II and took jobs for war causes . Students were urged to give up their jobs and return to the classroom in 1946. Many did not return. ★ It was hard during the War Years to keep a staff of teachers on duty every day, not only in the high school but the elementary schools as well. As a result, the administration decided to use high school students from junior and senior classes in classrooms. Students were allowed to sign up for two hour duty each day in the elemen- tary schools and were given credit on their records. At the high school level, students were pulled from classes as needed for substitute work in 8th and 9th grades. I recall several of these students did an outstanding service. (MBT) ★At one time, the DHS Band paraded through downtown Dalton before EVERY home football game. ★School vaccinations for smallpox were once manditory along with phys- icals and weights, etc. ★A Victory Garden” was kept by the Home Economics students. It was lo- cated between the Old Gym and the presentday Cafeteria. (Wonder if it was planted in the traditional man- ner!?) ★Fire drills were once conducted by the Dalton Fire and Recreation De- partment. ★At one time, chewing gum was not allowed in the classroom. 7 The busy DHS library. «V I 'dtSAi. • + . V J Students: Circa 1776 Rich, industrious, studious, religious and male.” These were the words that might have been used to describe the typical high school” student of the colonial days. For high school then meant Latin grammar school, and since the subjects taught were classical in nature and designed solely for college preparation, children from less well-to-do families were forced to take apprenticeships. (Latin grammar, rheto- ric, etc., have never been heralded for their ability to prepare one for a trade or vocation.) The very wealthy young men (those from the top echelon of colonial society) usually went to Europe for their education or stayed at home (in the South) to be taught by tutors from England or Scotland. The real highbrows” of the day still thought American schools inferior. Students in the lower grade levels were far more heterogeneous. Almost every colony or township, as the case may be, provided for every child to be taught the basics in reading and writing and arithmetic, regardless of sex or social standing. (Girls from middle and upper income families often went on to attend Dame Schools and or the academics. However, more emphasis was placed on the social graces than on academic subject matter. Needlework, singing, music and dancing were deemed more necessary in preparing a girl to assume a woman’s role than astronomy and literature.) The college students were a fun-loving lot, as well as industrious and studious. And, the stria discipline exerted by the schools combined with the heavy academic load produced more than one near catastrophe. In addition to pulling routine pranks such as placing a cow in the chapel, students were frequently expelled for such tricks as setting off powder charges under their tutors’ chairs.” Portraits at modest prices were supplied by itinerant painters who came around with pre- painted figures and pastoral backgrounds. Only the faces had to be painted in during the actual sitting. Most portraits looked alike. Reprinted from ’ Taylor Talk ' issue 3. 1976 By permission of Taylor Publishing Co Dallas. Texas 2) JCJ «c7ns tAe (9 Ae t Q)qy r . . . ★The first Catamount Annuals were published in 1935 and 1936. The 1935 annual had 63 pages including four pages of advertisements. After a lapse of 17 years, the Catamount Annual was again printed in 1953. ★Bicycle racks were once one of the most important parts of the school campus. ★The first school lunch program was approved by the U.S. Congress in 1948. Dalton High’s first cafeteria was located under the Old Gym where the present Industrial Arts is located. ★DHS students once had an hour for lunch! ★Dalton High had a Bookmobile as their portable library. ★The Spring musical was once con- sidered the Senior Play because only Seniors were allowed to participate. ★Students did the Bunnyhop dur- ing break. ★May Day was a big” celebration with a May King, Queen, and Court along with Maypoles and intramural field competition. ★The Barn was an old army barracks located in the present-day student parking lot. It was used by the band for bandroom and storage. ★October 31 meant another favorite school activity when the Halloween Carnival was celebrated. ★Each homeroom once had a group picture taken and was pictured in the annual and in the city newspaper. ★1954 was the first twelve year school term. Only three students graduated that year. 9 Lane Zbar, a DHS Junior! The typical teacher of the 18th century had much in common with teachers today. He was educated, dedicated, inspired, respected and, oftentimes, he was underpaid. Usually, he was strangely paid — in cows, pigs, vegetables, shoes, and, if he was lucky, room and board. In many instances, his pay wasn’t regular. But, being the diligent person that he was, he supplemented his income. He preached, kept books, served as a juryman, appraiser, translator and letter writer. Sometimes he was asked to ring the church bell. Financially, the teacher in the colonial days ranked below ministers and gentry, above unskilled laborers. If we had to put him on an economic level, he would have shared it with masons, carpenters and wheelwrights. Since his income came from tuition, voluntary gifts and or rental fees from town lands, the salary he received depended largely on the economic conditions of his surroundings. Socially, he fared much better. Though his rank varied according to geographic location and the position that he held, he was highly regarded. Teachers in colleges and Latin grammar schools were held in the highest esteem. Most were college graduates; many were ordained ministers; a few were famous. Notice the teacher has been referred to as he.” The typical teacher of the 18th century was almost always a man. The few women in education could be found in the Dame Schools, though women in the South instructed the children during the summer while their teacher-husbands were tending the fields. Though colonists had little time for art as such, the wealthiest had plenty of time for vanity. Therefore, early limners (painters) had a fair portrait business going. Since they had little contact with the great European painters, their early portraits were provincial, a little wooden and quite polite. They depicted colonial people — strong, reserved and formal. Reprinted from -Taylor Talk Issue 3. 1976 By permission of Taylor Publishing Co. Dallas. Texas Q) 9CJ . f ts O c eM Q)at A . . . ★Miss May Belle Thompson was the coordinator of the DHS football games in the forties. ★Mr. Charles Bowen's house was once located on the site of the present day principal's office. ★If it was raining at 11:30, a short session day was announced and school was dismissed at 1:30. ★At one time, DHS had only two male faculty members. Mr. Cliff Hale was the principal and Mr. Orivlle Moffitt was the assistant principal and music director. ★Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin met at DHS way back when she was the girls' basketball coach and he was the boys’ B-team coach. ★The DHS faculty once had special yells at Pep Session. ★ Most all of the faculty lived in Dal- ton (many of them in a house which was rented just for faculty members) with 90% of them being unmarried and young. We had a lot of fun dating each other and doing things as a group, which made the favorite sport of the students Teacher Watching . (MEM) ★One's date for Homecoming came from one's own homeroom. Homeroom teachers often insisted on matching dates for the dance! ★Once the DHS Football team and the DHS Band were coached and di- rected by the same man! ★ The worst thing I can think of that students wanted to do . . . there was a time when they wanted to chew to- bacco. They would have to go to the windows so often! (MEM) Mr. Denman during his retirement year — 1976. 11 • «•� ( Activities: Circa 1776 Because many colonists tried desperately to hang on to their European trappings (particularly codes of behavior and cultural things) as weapons against the wilder- ness, they placed much emphasis on the social graces — drama, art, music and dancing. Many of a student's activities, then, might have been of a cultural nature. (We know from the colonists’ diaries that some used more care in selecting their chil- dren’s music and dancing teachers than they did in selecting their academic tutors.) Favorite reading material of the children of upper and middle class families con- sisted of handbooks which gave instructions for civility and deportment.” A PRETTY LITTLE POCKET BOOK advised young children of the proper time to rise on one’s toes before a curtsy, and Lady Pennington’s UNFORTUNATE MOTHER’S ADVICE TO HER DAUGHTERS emphasized the religious basis of proper social behavior. But, there was a practical side to the colonists’ activities, too. During the Revolu- tion, colonists pretty much had to supply themselves with the things that they needed, and barn raisings, quilting bees, needlework parties, etc., provided a pleas- ant way to get needed goods. Fairs of a type were frequent in less populated areas, and students attended these. In the school itself, the activities were more likely to be in the form of spelling bees. Here students pitted themselves against one another to test their academic skills, another example of the way a people absorbed in the organization of a new nation poured their efforts into practical affairs. Shortly after the Revolutionary War, a few American painters became more in tern ted in sincerity and detail than their European peers. Though candid-type paintings wouldn't be in vogue until the Genre school, this sketch for a painting showed uomen in action. ” V y V. A a. 12 Reprinted from Taylor Talk issue 3, 1976 By permission ol Taylor Publishing Co Dallas. Texas . r ?i tA OA en Q)a . . . ★The Red and White was the first literary magazine published at DHS. Mrs. Carolyn Dyer was the advisor from 1954-1957. There was not another magazine until 1966 when The Aesthetic was printed. The Aesthetic was last printed in 1972. ★Seniors once marched from DHS to the Wink Theatre for graduation. It never rained on that day! ★The 1948 DHS graduating class in- cluded 8 war veterans. ★Baccalaureate Sunday was held at the Wink Theatre. ★The DHS Jacket was the first DHS newspaper in 1935 and 1936. “The Hi-Light was rolled off a mimeograph machine for the first time in 1944 at the insistence and persistence of J.W. Bray, the first editor. It went on sale once every two weeks. Later, staff positions were elected by the student body.” (MBT) ★Four lucky boys were chosen mem- bers of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad in 1948-1949. ★The Drum Major was once a member of the majorette squad who wore slacks and carried a baton. ★In 1954 the Chorus had a Beauty Shop Quartet and a group of boys cal- led The Singing Sargeants. ★DHS once had a Planning Council composed of grade representatives whose purpose was to promote good public relations and publicize school events. ★The Senior Prom was held at the Hotel Dalton. Seniors dined and danced, played Bingo, and had schoolmade banana splits and ginger ale as refreshments. 13 Diane Frank on the rainy Homecoming Day. Idle time is wasted time, and the Devil revels in it.” Such was the philosophy of the Puritans, and it was carried down, more or less, from generation to generation until well into the 19th century. It had an effect on school activities. But sports of a kind flourished in colonial days. Students could participate in them as long as they were of a body-building or skill-building nature. They were justified as being helpful in later life. Wrestling, track and field events were especially popular in colonial times, and various games were played with a ball — bowling (on a green), a kind of handball and later basketball, which was borrowed from the Indians. Skiing, ice skating, sledding and sleighing were big in New England. (These skills were needed to get around.) And, swimming and boating were summer sports enjoyed by the masses. Many even found ways to justify horse racing, since a fast horse and the ability to ride it were considered necessities. Hunting and fishing were popular throughout the colonies, and sophisticated versions — target shooting and angling — soon evolved, as colonists became wealthier and found themselves with leisure time. Fox hunting, still synonymous with the South, was a great social event during revolutionary times. Organized team sports, however, would come much later. Even during the mid I9th century, college officials left physical fitness up to the individual. Most kids, however, found ways to enjoy competition. Hopscotch, marbles, tops, kites, hoops, etc., were popular with the younger set. The yearbook of 1776, had one existed, would have to content itself with heroic” illustra- tions such as this instead of today's realistic color photograph. However, even a painting in this grand style reflected the Americans' newly proclaimed independence. As artificial and neoclassical as it is, it still uses native subject matter, and the Indian boy isn't dressed in a Roman toga, as his English counterpart might have been. rxK V V fA, A ' 14 Reprinted from -Taylor Talk issue 3, 1976 By permission of Taylor Publishing Co. Dallas. Texas Q) 9CJ r n Ac O c c t Q)a . ★The first DHS touchdown was scored by Bill Combee (end) from a pass thrown by Quarterback Kelly McCutchen, Oct. 17, 1924. ★DHS once had a tumbling team di- rected by trainer Mr. John Hanks and consisted of both males and females. ★The DHS Midget football team was a “125 pound limit squad comprised of glory-seeking students who weren't endowed with the football physique.” ★Football programs were printed on construction paper. ★Baseball was played on the Ameri- can Legion field which was rented by the school. ★ Folk-dancing was an important and interesting phase of the P.E. program in 1955. ★Around the 1949 and 1950, one could play a 5th year of athletics. ★Football players had to hike” to the Football field from the Old Gym locker rooms. ★ 1940-Harmon Field had only a one- strand wire fence around it and one section of wooden stands which sea- ted 300 fans. ★In the late thirties, tickets were not sold to football games. A hat was pas- sed among the fans and each gave as much as he wished to give. ★ In 1943 there was no fence around the football field. Money was col- lected at entrances on Crawford Street and Vernon Avenue. Tables were set up at each entrance. Cars were allowed to drive in from Craw- ford Street and circle the field. Some- body had to car-hop to collect.” (MBT) 15 Bo Willis (j a zes DHS campus looking from Thornton Building toward the site of the Main Building completed in 17 Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 Delinda Roberts Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Mr. Bell patrols parking lot Clasi Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 Jeff Houston Richard Shook ★ Bob Shaw Classes ’76 Classes '76 Class 76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Classes ’76 Classes 76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Mr. Mitchell's Think Machine Classes '76 ★ Cl Classes '76 ★ Toni PatricK Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 Mark Gilstrap ★ Aleatha Plott Classes 76 ★ Clas; I %l Classes '76 ★ Greg Gartrell Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Mr. Pearson Classes '76 ★ Classes '76 ★ Clas j ROBERT D. COX FRANK W. THOMASON WALTER R. BUSH THOMAS R. JONES Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent School Board, Chairman ROBERT E. RUTLAND JAMES T. FINNEY ALICE McGAUGHEY RANDALL T. MARET School Board, Vice Chairman School Board, Treasurer School Board Member School Board Member 20 ALFRED M. ANDERSON Administrative Assistant Athletic Director WILLIAM CHAPPELL Administrative Assistant Head Football Coach ROBERT W. BURGNER Administrative Assistant Coordinator, Distributive Education Coordinator, Adult Education WILLIAM H. TEAT Assistant Principal GLENN MASTERS Vocational Supervisor Head Coach — Girls Varsity Basketball FRANCES BRANDON Administrative Secretary DALTON HIGH FACULTY CHARLES F. ACREE B S Berry College. M Ed. University of Chattanooga. Ed S University of North Carolina. Chairman — Science Department GRACE W ACREE B S Berry College. M Ed. University of North Carolina; Mathematics Department BETTY ALLEN BA. M Ed Middle Tennessee State University. Guidance and Counseling; Advisor — Anchor Club DONALD BELL B S Berry College, industrial Arts. Advisor — Hi-Y Club; Coach — Cross Country Team KENNETH R BETHEA A A Palm Beach Junior College. B A Lincoln Memorial University. English Department; Assistant Coach — Freshman Football Assistant Coach — Boys Tennis VIVIAN BEVIL Secretary. Business Office RONALD BOOHER B S Carson Newman College. M Ed University of Georgia; Coordinator — Diversified Cooperative Training; Advisor — VICA Club MARGARET C BOYD BS. M.Ed. University of Georgia. Mathematics Department. Advisor — Tri-Hi-Y Club SCOTT BRACKETT B S . M Ed. University of Georgia. Social Studies Department, Coach — Boys B-Team Basketball ROBERT BROWN B A Morehouse College. M AT Purdue University. Chairman — English Department, Advisor — DHS Players BOBBIE BURKETT Secretary. Library DAVID CADY B S Middle Tennessee University; M Ed University of Georgia Science Department. Assistant Coach — Football; Head Coach — Baseball BOB CHAPMAN B S. Tennessee Technical University; Physical Education Department; Head Coach — Boys Varsity Basketball DAN F COCHRAN B S . M Ed. University of Georgia. Driver Education; Head Coach — Swim Team, Assistant Coach — Baseball DALE COOK B A West Georgia College, Librarian 22 t JOE V COOK A B Mercer University. M Ed. University of Tennessee Chattanooga; Science Department LINDA DAVIS B S West Georgia College. M Ed. University of Georgia. Business Department J.D DENMAN B S University of Georgia; M S Peabody College Mathematics Department JOSEPH K EBERHART A B . MAT University of Tennessee Chattanooga; Science Department ELIZABETH ENSLEY B S Middle Tennessee State; English Department; Advisor — Catamount Annual BARBARA FlDLER B S University of Oklahoma; Special Education Department. Advisor — Cheerleaders Assistant Coach — Girls Softball ROBBIE FIELDS Visiting Teacher Aide CAROL GOBLE A.B. University of Georgia; English Department SALLY GOLD A.B. Newcomb College. Louisianna State University; Honors Program Coordinator; Advisor — Scholars Bowl Team SHARON GRANT B S. Woman s College of Georgia. Home Economics Department; Advisor — FHA DOYLE GRIZZELL B S A B Jacksonville State University. M A University of Alabama. Science Department. Assistant Coach — Football; Head Coach — Boys Tennis RITA GRIZZELL B S Jacksonville State University; Choral Music CARLTON C GUTHRIE B S. University of Georgia. M.Ed Middle Tennessee State; Driver Education; Assistant Coach — Football CHARLES GWYNN B S Tennessee State University. M S Tennessee Technical University; Science Department Head Coach — Freshman Boys Basketball GLENDA HARDIN Secretary. Annex RUTH LEE HAIR A B Queens College Social Studies Department 23 KATY HAMILTON Attendance Clerk WP HERRING B S . Ed S Georgia Southern. M A Peabody industrial Arts DEWEY E HUGHES A B Mercer University. MEd University of Chattanooga. Ed.S. University of Georgia. Chairman — Social Studies Department. Advisor — National Honor Society HOYLE D HYBERGER M S University of Tennessee. Science Department HOWELL IVESTER AB , M Ed. University of Tennessee Chattanogga; English. Social Studies Departments GERMAINE JOYNER BS. MLS University of Alabama; Head Librarian KENNETH R KIDD 8 S University of Tennessee; M Voc. Ed University of Georgia; CVAE Coordinator; Advisor — VOCA SARA KIDD BS Mississippi State University; M Ed University of Georgia. Chairman — Business Department. Coordinator — Vocational Office Training. Advisor — FBLA MOZELLE KITTLE Teacher Aide, Clerical Secretary WILLIAM E KITTLE A B Mercer university. M Ed., Ed.S University of Georgia; Social Studies Department. Advisor — Student Council MARION LACEY A B Berry College M A Ed. Admm. Peabody College; Mathematics Department JOANNA W. LORANCE A. A College of Sequoias. B. S., M A Tennessee Tech. Reading Program; Head Coach — Girls Softball; Advisor — Pep Club ESTHER LOWE B S Savannah State College. M Ed. Georgia College at Milledgeville; Home Economics Department; Advisor — FHA JAMES MARTIN B A St Mary s College. MA Eastern Kentucky University; Ed.S Auburn University; Chairman — Mathematics Department LILLIAN MASHBURN Secretary. Business Office Susan McCain B S University of Georgia; English Department; Advisor — DHS Players RON McCLURG B S. University of Chattanooga; M Ed. Middle Tennessee State. Chairman — Physical Education Department; Assistant Coach — Football; Head Coach — Track; Advisor — FCA DOROTHY McCRORY B A New York University; M Ed. University of Tennessee Chattanooga. M F A University of Georgia; Guidance and Counseling; Latin || BILL MCMANUS B S Auburn University; Mathematics Department. Assistant Coach — Football; Assistant Coach — Track; Advisor — FCA FRANCIS C MILLER B.A Susquehanna University; French, English Departments; Advisor — French Club 24 MARY ELLEN MILLER B A Winthrop College; Social Studies Department BRUCE MITCHELL B A University of Alabama. Special Education Department. Advisor — DHS Players CHARLES S MITCHELL B S Jacksonville State university. M Ed.. Ed.S University of Georgia; Business Department. Advisor — Key Club MELVIN MORGAN B.S. Jacksonville State University; M A. University of Alabama; Chairman — Fine Arts Department; Director — Catamount Band BETH NYSEWANDER B.S.. M A E Ball State University. English Department; Advisor — The Hi-Light PAULINE OGLETREE B.S. Georgia College. English Department PATRICIA PACK B.S East Tennessee State University; M.Ed Middle Tennessee State University; Physical Education Department W.R PEARSON B.S , M A University of Alabama; English Department JUDY P PETTEWAY B S Middle Tennessee State University. M A University of Southern Mississippi; Art Department; Advisor — Art Club JOAN ROSS B.S. University of Tennessee; M.Ed. University of Georgia. Chairman — Home Economics Department ELSIE SORIANO A A Young Harris; B.S. Western Carolina University. Mathematics Department. Adult Education Program — English MARILYN SHARP B.S.. M Ed. Middle Tennessee State University. Physical Education. Social Studies Departments; Assistant Coach — Girls Varsity Basketball; Head Coach — Girls B-Team Basketball. Head Coach — Girls Tennis EDDIE STEPHENS B S Cumberland College. Kentucky M A Eastern Kentucky University; Social Studies Department BETTIE USREY B S . M A Murray State University; Business Department HAYDEN WAGERS B.S University of Chattanooga; M.Ed. Western Carolina University; Science Department; Assistant Coach — Football; Head Coach — Golf WANDA WARD Mercer university. Secretary. Guidance and Counseling Office WILLIAM B WEAVER B.S. Ohio University; M A Middle Tennessee State University; Ed.S. University of Georgia; Director of Guidance and Counseling LARRY WILLIS B.A. Clark College. M.Ed. West Georgia College. Social Studies Department YVONNE WILSON Secretary. Guidance and Counseling Office CAROL ZIMBRICK B.A. University of North Dakota; Spanish. Chairman — Foreign Language Department; Advisor — Spanish Club 25 Abernathy, Mel 10 Acree. Bruce 11 Adams, Paula 10 Adams. Rickey 11 Akins, Charles 11 Allred. Joe 9 Allred, Tish 11 Anderson, Jeron 9 Arnold, Freddy 10 Arnold. Jim 9 Arthur, Anna 10 Arwood, Lee 11 Ashworth, Wendy 10 Atkms, Charles 9 Ault, Pam 9 Awtrey, Richard 11 Bacon, Lisa 10 Bailey, Laura 10 Baker, Debbie 9 Baker, Dorenda 11 Baker. Scott 10 Bakkum, Leila 9 Ball, Ann 9 Banks, Johnny 10 Barclay, Jerry 11 Barclay. Karen 11 Barker, Sharon 9 Barker, Sherry 9 26 CLASSES Freshman 9 Sophomore 10 Junior 11 Right: Marla Martin, Elizabeth Snell, and Carol Lowery stop to talk between classes. Left: Rhunae Turkett and Bob Mounts show I.D. cards to check out books in the library. Barksdale, Mary 9 Barnhart, Andy 11 Barnhart, Marcia 10 Barrow, Billie 11 Bartenfield. Mike 10 Bassett, Bruce 10 Bayne, Bob 10 Bearden, Derek 10 Bearden, Tami 9 Beavers, Williams 10 Beck, Melinda 10 Bennett, Deborah 10 Bennett, Mike 9 Biddle. Dana 11 Binns, George 9 Bishop, Richard 11 Bishop. Terrell 11 Black, Gary 10 Blackburn, Berna 10 Blackburn, Jay 11 Blackburn, Jeff 11 Blackwell. Anthony 11 Blackwell. Dennis 11 Blaylock, David 11 Blaylock, Scott 9 Boggs, Tim 10 Bond. Tami 10 Bonds, Eli 11 27 Bonds. Harold 10 Bonds. Joe 11 Bonds, Ricky 9 Bonds. Scottie 11 Bowman. Cindy 9 Boyd. Jan 11 Brackett. Cathy 9 Brackett. Diane 10 Brackett. William 10 Bradley. Mike 10 Bradley. Tom 10 Bradshaw. Kevin 10 Bradshaw. Maggie 10 Bramblett. Gary 10 Bramblett, Roger 9 Bramlett, Allan 10 Bramlett, Becky 10 Bramlett. Terry 11 Bruad. Todd 10 Bray. Jim 11 Brewer, Georgia 9 Brindle, Billy 11 Brindle. Hoyt 11 Brindle. Janice 10 Brindle. Nancy 10 Brinkley. Kevin 9 Britton. Tim 11 Broadwater. Brian 9 Brock. Jana 11 Brooks, Jim 9 Brookshire, Randy 11 Brookshire, Ronnie 11 Broome. Richard 9 Broome. Sharon 11 Brooms. Deborah 11 Brown, Hal 11 Brown, Jackie 11 Brown, Jeff 11 Brown, Jim 11 Brown. Mark 9 Brown, Ralph 9 Brown, Sussie 9 Brown, Vikki 9 Bryant. Charles 9 Bryson, Marti 9 Buckner, Danny 10 Burger. Marge 10 Burgess. Jay 11 Burnett. Kathy 11 Burnett, Mark 9 Burns. Greg 9 Burns, Hugh 9 Burns. Kathy 10 Burns, Ronnie 9 Burns, Tony 11 Burr, Bill 11 28 Burr, Jeff 9 Burrow, Kevin 9 Burrow, Steve 11 Burse, Severaly 11 Burse, Charles 10 Burse. Veronica 11 Butler. Cheryl 10 Cagle, Tammy 10 Caldwell, Jim 11 Caldwell. Larry 9 Calhoun, Keith 9 Callaway, Will 10 Cantrell. Michael 10 Carlson, Eric 10 Carpenter, Yogi 11 Carr, Jackie 9 Carroll, Kim 10 Carroll, Terry 9 Carter, Dixie 9 Carter, Keith 9 Carter, Paula 9 Carter, Peggy 9 Coswell. Sandy 9 Cavender, Paula 10 Chadwick, Sandy 10 Chambers, Rick 9 Chamblee, John 11 Chaney. Jeffrey 10 Chappell. Andrea 10 Cherof. Robert 10 Chesser. Tim 11 Chitwood, David 11 Clark, David 9 Clark. Jim 9 Cline, Carey 11 Cline, Greg 9 Clure, Gregg 10 Cochran. Lynn 11 Cochran, Rocky 9 Coffey. Chris 9 Coffey, Keith 11 Coker, Robbie 11 Cole, Donnie 10 Cole. Tammy 10 Collier, Terry 9 Collins. Vickie 11 Coming, Patrick 11 Cook, Butch 9 Cook. Matt 10 Cooper, Ervin 11 Cooper, Jane 9 Corn, Karen 10 Cornelison, Chris 9 Cosby, Lesa 9 Cosper, Earl 10 Cotter. Kim 11 29 Cowan, William 10 Cox, Rob 10 Craig. Tammy 9 Crawford. Rodney 10 Crockett. Van 11 Cross. Pennfield 9 Crowe. Jennifer 10 Cruse. Brenda 11 Cruse. Linda 11 Crutchfield. Carol 10 Culpepper, Lynn 10 Curtin, Phillip 10 Daniel. Brenda 10 Daniel. Wanda 9 Dantzler, Susan 11 Darnell, Jeannine 10 Daubresse, Cory 9 Davis, Angela 10 Davis. Brian 10 Davis, Donna 9 Davis, Jeff 9 Davis, Terry 10 Davison, Welton 11 Dawson. Peter 9 Day. Chris 10 Deloach, Freddie 11 Derryberry, Jeanette 10 Dial, Tammy 9 Diamond, Faith 10 DiGioia, Frank 10 DiGioia, Robert 11 Dillard. Billy 11 Dillard, Brady 10 Dillard, Tracy 11 Dirks. Russell 10 Dixon, Brad 10 Douthitt. Lawrence 10 Doyle, Mary Ellen 11 Drake, Timmy 10 Dryman. Phyllis 11 Duckett, Tena 9 Durham. Jimmy 9 Dutton, Randall 9 Dwight. Kathleen 11 Dwight. Vickie 11 Dwight, Virginia 10 Eads. Peter 9 Earwood, Jackie 9 Eaton, Jackie 9 Edwards. Randy 11 Eldridae. Bridget 10 Ellis. Greg 11 Ellis, Larry 10 Ellis. Sharon 11 Elrod. Rusty 11 Ensley. Doug 9 30 Ensley, Lloyd 10 Epps, Diana 9 Erhart, Carolyn 11 Erhart, Sandra 11 Everett. Joy 11 Extine, Andrew 9 Extine, Angelika 10 Famber. Billy 10 Farmer, Julie 11 Farrow. Scott 10 Faucett, David 9 Fauscette, Jeanine 11 Fauscette, Keith 9 Feild, Jim 9 Fetzer, Kenny 10 Fields. Virginia 9 Fleming, Myra 11 Floyd. Linda 9 Fonville, Chris 10 Ford, Ann 11 Ford, Charlotte 9 Forrester, Margie 10 Forrester. Pam 11 Foster, Harold 9 Foster, Tommy 11 Fountain, Veronica 10 Frank, Diane 11 Franklin, Mitch 9 Freedman, Andrea 10 Freeman. Chris 9 Gallant, Kathy 11 Gallant, Krista 9 Garmany, Skip 9 Garrison, Billy 11 Garrison, Mike 9 Gartrell, Greg 9 Gentry. Cindy 10 Gentry, Jackie 9 Gibson. David 10 Gibson. Donna 11 Gibson, Randy 11 Giles, Lisa 10 Gilstrap. Mark 11 Glover, Lynda 10 Godfrey. Barry 10 Godfrey. Robert 10 Godfrey. Tarre 9 Goforth. Kathy 9 Goodson, Brad 11 Goodson, Margaret Anne 11 Gordon, Lisa 11 Gordon, Sam 10 Gordon, Tim 11 Gowin, Bambi 9 Grant, Faye 9 Grant, Kaye 9 31 Grant, Lyle 11 Grant, Miriam 10 Grant. Peggy 10 Graves. Sue 10 Gray. Deanna 9 Green. Barry 9 Green. Jimmy 9 Green, Lynn 9 Green, Ray 11 Green, Renee 10 Greene, Kim 9 Greene, Marcia 9 Greene, Robyn 11 Greenway. Ricky 11 Gregory, Barbara 10 Gribble. Andrea 10 Gribble. Perry 10 Griffin, Cindy 9 Griffin. Nicky 11 Griffin, Nina 9 Griffin. Steve 10 Griggs, Glynn 10 Griggs, J.E. 10 Grimes. Angela 11 Groover, David 11 Groover, Jeannie 9 Guerard, Walter 11 Guinn, Nora 9 Gulledge, Eddie 11 Hackney, Mitchell 10 Hagan, Tim 11 Hahn, Jamie 10 Hair, Dale 9 Hair, Kim 10 Hall. Karen 11 Hall, Laurie 10 Hammontree. Kerri 11 Hammontree. Robert 9 Hampton. Earnestme 9 Hampton, James 10 Hanes, Debby 11 Hannah. Mark 10 Hanson, Jim 11 Hanthorn, Greg 10 Harden. Rock 10 Hardin, Tommy 11 Hardy. Sharon 9 Harper, Freida 9 Harrell, Ben 11 Harris. Andy 10 Harris, Gloria 9 Harris, Jimmy 10 Hart. Robin 9 Hart, Thomas 9 Hathcock, Randy 11 Hayes, Cecil 9 32 Hayes, Dennis 9 Hayes. Doug 10 Hayes, Tammie 10 Hayme. Alix 10 Heacker. Cindy 10 Heider, Patty 10 Heller, Mark 11 Helms. Elaine 9 Helms, Lynn 10 Helton, Lisa 9 Hemphill, Suzanne 10 Hendry, Charlene 11 Henley. Holly 9 Hennon, Jerry 9 Henry, Brenda 9 Henry. David 10 Henry, Karen 11 Henton, Debra 10 Henton, Tracy 9 Hewitt, Brad 9 Hewitt, Greg 9 Hewitt, Sparky 10 Hicks. Mack 9 Higgins. Marie 11 Hill, Donald 11 Hill, Melissa 9 Hill, Ronnie 10 Hill, Vanessa 9 Hill, Shipley 11 Hinchey. Richard 9 Hmchey. Suzanne 10 Hitt, Debbie 11 Hix, David 11 Hoffman, Kim 10 Hogg. Larry 11 Holcomb. Sandy 9 Holcomb. Tony 11 Holland. Mike 9 Holley, Jina 11 Hollingsworth. Renee 11 Holloway. Rhonda 9 Holloway, Susan 10 Holt. Donna 10 Hooker, Barbara 9 Hooker, Diane 11 Hooker, Joyce 10 Hooker, Ronnie 9 Houston. James 11 Houston. Jeff 10 Howalt, Nels ID Harden. Tanya 9 Howell. Chris 10 Hudgins. Wordie 9 Hughes. Alan 10 Hughes. Glenda 10 Hughes. Ricky 9 33 Hughes. Roger 10 Hullender. Robin 10 Hunt. Darlene 10 Hunt. Marlene 10 Hunter, Howard 10 Huskey. Sandra 11 Hyde. Cecil 11 Hyndman, Gary 11 Iwanski, Don 10 Iwanski, Donna 11 Jackson. Carol 9 Jackson, Craig 10 Jackson. Fredrick 10 Jackson. Schenique 10 James. Bobby 9 James, Carlton 10 James. Jo 11 Jeffrey. Lamar 10 Jenkins. Dale 11 Jennings, Eddie 11 Jewell. Mike 10 Jewell, Rusty 11 Johnson, Alvin 9 Johnson, Julie 10 Johnson. Karen 10 Johnson. Melody 9 Johnson. Myles 11 Johnson. Terry 10 Johnston, Marty 11 Jones, Arby 10 Jones, Charles 9 Jones. David 9 Jones, Sandra 10 Jones, Sheila 9 Jones, Tracy 11 Jones, Zoe 9 Jordan, Anthony 11 Jordan, David 10 Joyce, Jerry 10 Joyner. Bill 9 Keefer, Kevin 9 Keel. Allison 9 Keen, Debbie 9 Keener, Gina 10 Keener, Sandi 9 Kelehear, Zach 11 Kelly, Laine 11 Kemp, Elaine 9 Kemp. Willie 11 Kenemer, Beth 9 Kenemer, Brad 11 Kenemer, John 9 Kenemer, Kathy 11 Kennedy, Kim 9 Kennedy, Vicki 11 Kent, Kirk 11 34 King, Gwendolyn 9 King, Kayanne 10 King. Kenneth 10 King. Mark 10 King. Ronnie 9 Kinnamon, Kim 11 Kirby. Jill 9 Kirk, Chip 10 Kirk. Jeff 9 Kitchens, Kevin 9 Kizer, Bill 10 Kline, LaFrances 9 Knowles, Brian 10 Lackey. Jay 11 Lambert. Lisa 9 Land, Dennis 9 Langford. Douglas 10 Langford. Reid 11 Langley, Michael 9 Langley. Sharon 11 Lankford, Cynthia 10 Lankford, Sandra 11 Lanning, David 10 Lauman, Sharon 9 Law, Stephanie 9 Leblanc. Mark 9 Ledford, Rita 9 Ledford, Sherry 11 Lee, Terri 10 Lewis, Chris 11 Lmgerfelt, Julian 9 Lingle. John 11 Lipscomb, Greg 9 Little, Laurie 1T Lloyd, Diane 11 Locke. Gina 9 Locke. Sandra 11 Locke. Teresa 9 Lokey. Renea 10 Lonchar, Vicki 10 Long, Kathy 11 Long, Linda Gail 10 Long, Ricky 9 Longley, Jr. 11 Longley, Mike 9 Longobardo. David 10 Looper, Elaine 10 Looper, Kay 11 Lord. Lynda 10 Love. Clarissa 9 Lowery, Carol 10 Lowery, Ronnie 9 Lumpkin, Alice 9 Lusk. Kent 9 Lusk. Todd 10 Maeger, Steve 11 35 Mack. Mary 10 Macon. Chimta 11 Mahan, Kathi 9 Mahoney. Phyllis 9 Maier. Armm 10 Mainor. David 9 Mangum. Russell 11 Manis, Cindy 10 Manly, Lisa 11 Manly, Mike 9 Manning, Terri 10 Mansfield. Yvonne 11 Maples. Kim 11 Maret, Dee 9 Markham. Vicki 10 Marr. Joyce 10 Marshall. Kendall 11 Martin. Cindy 9 Martin. Marla 10 Martin. Mitchell 11 Massmgill, Ricky 10 Mathews. George 10 Mathews, James 10 Mathis, Robin 9 Maudlin, Susan 11 Mavity, Howard 11 Mayo. Gerald 9 McArthur, Hugh 9 McChance. Marilyn 9 McClain, Kevin 11 McCoy. Brad 10 McCutheon, Lloyd 9 McDade. Waymond 10 McDaniel, Jeff 9 McDonald, David 11 McFalls, Charlene 9 McFarland, Linda 9 McIntosh. Christi 10 McKone, Rosemary 11 McManus, Jim 9 McMillan. Chris 9 McMillan. Peggy 11 McNally. Krista 11 Mealor, Susan 9 Means. Phillip 11 Meek, Elizabeth 10 Mercer. Nick 9 Mershon. Regina 11 Middleton, David 11 Miles. Kelly 11 Miller, Ashley 10 Miller, Felice 10 Miller, Laura 10 Miller, Mark 11 Mills, Nancy 10 Millsap, Jan 11 36 Minor. Lynn 11 Mitchell, Eric 11 Mitchell, Loree 9 Mitchell, Terese 10 Montanaro, Ann 9 Montgomery, Cindy 9 Montgomery. Marshall 9 Mooney. Ronald 10 Moore. Allen 9 Moore. Annette 11 Moore. Anthony 11 Moore. John 10 Moore. Judy 11 Moore, Mack 11 Moore. Wesley 10 Morgan, Cathy 11 Morgan, Johnny 9 Morgan, Ray 10 Morris, Karen 9 Morris, Mike 11 Morris, Susan 11 Morrison, Amy 10 Morrison, Carol 11 Morrison. Mark 9 Morton. Barbara 9 Morton, Kenny 9 Moryl, Kathy 10 Mounts, Bob 11 Mulkey, Lome 9 Mullinax, Wes 9 Mynatt, Pam 11 Nations, Andy 11 Neal, Charles 10 Nealey, James 11 Needham. Vernon 11 Nesbitt, Anna 11 Newton, Danny 9 Nickles, Maureen 11 Nix, Doug 10 Nix, Kim 10 Nix. Lane 10 Norton, Tammy 10 Norville. Cathy 10 Nuckolls. Alan 9 Oden, Mike 11 O’Donnell, Jim 11 Oechslin, John 11 Oglesby. Kelli 9 Oglesby. Randy 11 Oliver, Richard 11 Oliver, Steve 10 O'Neal. Donald 10 O'Neal, Gmell 10 Oosterhoudt, Geoff 10 Orr, Angie 9 Orr, Chris 9 37 Orr, Davy 11 Orr, Mark 11 Osborne, Lisa 9 Painter, David 9 Pangle, Annette 10 Pangle. Dorothy 11 Pangle. Sandy 10 Pangle. Tina 10 Pankey, Cindy 10 Paradise. Bobby 10 Pardlow. Donald 9 Parker. Connie 11 Parker. Karen 11 Parks, Marshall 11 Parks. Pam 11 Parks. Phil 11 Parks, Sharon 10 Parsons, Ted 11 Partlow. Tony 10 Patrick, Toni 11 Patterson. Aileen 9 Patterson. David 9 Patterson. Tammy 11 Patterson. Teresa 9 Patterson, Tony 11 Patton. Edward 11 Pender. Kendall 10 Pennington, Morris 11 Pfeiffer. Donna 10 Pfeiffer, Freda 9 Phelps, Kim 9 Phillips, Angie 9 Phillips, Debbie 11 Phillips, Eric 11 Phillips, Paul 10 Phillips, Rocky 9 Pickle, Richard 11 Pierce, Ella Mae 9 Pike. Bobby 9 Pirman, Kim 11 Pitts, Debbie 11 Plemons, Dale 11 Plemons, Mike 11 Plemons, Ricky 9 Porter, Barbara 10 Posey, Clay 9 Posey, David 9 Postelle. Dean 9 Postelle, Jackie 9 Posten, Allen 10 Powell, David 10 Pratt, Herbert 11 Pratt. Herman 10 Pratt, Marty 9 Pratt, Rose 9 38 Pressnell, Jan 9 Price, Toni 9 Pullen, Dennis 9 Pullen, Johnny 11 Pullen, Patty 9 Purvis, Kim 10 Purvis, Kim 11 Purvis, Pam 10 Puryear, Debra 9 Quarles. Cobby 10 Quarles. Karen 10 Quarles. Sandi 11 Raburn, Ricky 11 Ragan, Scott 11 Rams, Guy 9 Ralston, Gary 10 Ramsey. Ernest 9 Ramsey. Kenneth 9 Randolph, Joe 10 Ray, Andrea 10 Ray. Sherry 9 Redfearn, Beth 10 Redwine, David 11 Reece, Al 10 Reece. Vernon 9 Reed. Cindy 9 Reed, Kathy 10 Releford, Eddie 9 Renz, Doug 10 Rhudy, Teresa 11 Richard, Jonathan 10 Richards, Roger 9 Richman, Larry 11 Ricketts, Julie 9 Rizo, Miguel 11 Robbins, Alan 11 Robbins, Rebekah 9 Robbs. Randy 10 Roberson, James 11 Roberts, Danalee 10 Roberts, Delenda 10 Robertson, Bob 10 Robertson, Janet 9 Robinson, David 11 Robinson, Lisa 11 Rockholt, Jan 10 Rodgers, Gary 9 Rogers, Bud 9 Rogers, Christine 11 Rogers, Debbie 11 Rogers, Jackie 9 Rogers, James 9 Rogers, Kim 9 Rogers, Larry 11 Rogers, Susan 10 Roman, Kim 9 39 Rose, Robin 10 Ross. Chuck 10 Ross. Derek 9 Rous. Dee Dee 11 Ruiz, Juanita 9 Runion. Robin 9 Runyon. Gene 9 Russell. Randy 9 Sapp. Mary Beth 10 Sayer, Donna 9 Scott. Susie 11 Scruggs. Tim 11 Seehorn, Joni10 Sellers. Susan 10 Setter. Jeanne 10 Setter. Neil 10 Shaheen. Dede 11 Shaheen, Frank 9 Sharp. Kenny 9 Sharp. Rusty 9 Sharpe. Lynn 11 Shaver, Tracy 9 Shaw. Bob 10 Shaw. Mike 9 Shepherd. Rhonda 11 Shepherd. Terry 10 Shook, Judy 9 Shook, Richard 10 Shook, Scott 11 Shook. Sue 9 Shope. Donna 11 Silvers. Tim 10 Simms. Chris 10 Simpson. Mark 10 Sim. Patricia 11 Sims. Scott 11 Singleton. Loyd 9 Singleton. Tiny 11 Sinnamon, Cindy 9 Sinnamon, Ray 10 Sisson. Debbie 11 Sisson. Kathy 9 Sisson. Steve 10 Sisson. Tammy 9 Sitton, Janet 10 Slaton, Herbert 9 Sligh. Beverly 11 Sloan. Rhonda 10 Smetak, Debbie 9 Smith, Chris 10 Smith, Eugene 9 Smith, George 11 Smith. Jeff 9 Smith, Jeff 10 Smith, Jimmy 10 Smith, Keith 9 40 Smith, Maria 9 Smith. Mike 11 Smith, Richard 9 Smith, Sandra 10 Smith, Steve 10 Smithey. Belinda 11 Snell, Elizabeth 10 Snow. Randy l 1 Snow, Tony 10 Snowden, Johnny 11 Sonenstein. Diane 10 Souders. Pam 10 Southers, Mark 9 Souther, Mark 11 Souther, Mike 11 Sparks. Carolyn 9 Sprowl. David 9 Stacy, Russell 9 Stafford, Andy 9 Stanley. Star 9 Starks. Randy 9 Staten, Benjy 11 Steele. Anna 10 Steele. Jimmy 10 Stefanek, Jay 11 Steve. Hilary 9 Stevens, David 11 Stevens, Herbert 9 Stone. Melissa 11 Strickland, Greg 9 Strickland. Phillip 11 Stuart. David 10 Stuart, Lynn 11 Stull, Stacey 9 Suitt, Kealy 10 Summers, Davis 11 Sutton, Clay 9 Swann, Laurie 9 Swift, Lori 10 Taliaferro, Kate 10 Tallent. Donna 9 Tallent. Howard 9 Talley, Anita 10 Talley. Randall 9 Tanner, Sybil 9 Tarpley. Kim 10 Tate. Judy 10 Taylor, Betsy 9 Taylor, Homer 10 Taylor, Lori 11 Taylor, Tony 9 Teal. Steve 9 Teasley, Lee 9 Teems, Flora 11 Teitloff, Carol 11 Thomas, Bert 9 41 Thomas. Charlie 11 Thomas. Greta 10 Thomas. James 9 Thomas. Johnny 9 Thomas. Randy 9 Thomas. Tim 10 Thomason. Janet 10 Thompson. Allen 10 Thompson. Lesa 11 Thompson. Susan 11 Thompson. Walter 9 Threet, Cindy 10 Thurman. Steve 10 Tibbs, Lisa 10 Tice, David 9 Tipton. Norma 9 Tipton. Paul 9 Timms. Eddie 10 Toland. Jimmy 10 Towns. Lynnette 11 Townsend. Brad 10 Trammell, Lauren 9 Travillian. Pam 10 Trotter, Greg 11 Tuck. Steve 10 Tucker, Cheryl 10 Tucker. Jane 10 Tucker, Joey 11 Tudor. Phillip 10 Turner, Mark 9 Tyvand, Thomas 9 Underwood. Bill 11 Underwood. Tim 11 Veasey. Jack 10 Volhein. Cindy 9 Wade. Sue 10 Walker. Mitchell 10 Walker. Steve 10 Wallace, Gary 9 Walsh, Lane 11 Walston, Carol 11 Walton. Ron 10 Ward, Greg 9 Ward. Robert 9 Ward. Tim 11 Ware. Stephen 10 Warner, Wayne 9 Washington. Robbie 9 Waters, James 10 Watkins, Brent 9 Watkins. Earl 9 Watkins, James 11 Watson, Danny 10 Watson, Paul 9 Watson, Sherry 11 Weaver, Ray 11 42 Weaver, Robert 10 Webb, LeBron 9 Welch, Michael 10 Wells, John 9 West. Susan 10 Westbrook, Harlan 9 Westfall, Danny 9 Wheat, Rickey 9 White, David 11 Whitener, Charles 9 Whitener, Deborah 11 Whitener, Randy 9 Whiteside, Randall 9 Whitmire. Dewayne 10 Whitworth, Bonnie 11 Wilbanks, Nancy 9 Wilder, Gayla 9 Williams, David 9 Williams, Robyn 9 Williams, Wim 10 Willis, Gary 10 Wills, Cathy 11 Wills, Joey 9 Wills. Mike 9 Wilson, Debra 11 Wilson, Ellen 9 Wilson, James 10 Wilson, Karo 9 Wilson, Linda 9 Wilson, Mike 9 Wimpy, David 10 Wimpy, Kenny Faye 10 Winkfield, Gordon 9 Witherow, Gail 11 Witherow, Peggy 9 Witten, Anthony 9 Wofford. Peggy 10 Wofford, Randy 11 Wolfe, Pat 9 Wooden, John 9 Woods, Cheryl 9 Woody, Lewis 11 Wright. Henderson 11 Wright. Laura 10 Wright, Lisa 9 Wrinkle. Patricia 11 Wrinkle, Raymond 10 Wynn, Debra 10 Yeager. Gary 10 Yeargin, Greg 9 Young, Beverly 11 Young, Deanna 9 Young, Jim 10 Youngerman. Marcia 10 Zbar, Lane 11 Zompakos, Michael 10 43 Mitchell John Hackney Tenth Grade February 14, 1976 Chris Alan Cornelison Ninth Grade February 14,1976 Edward Lynn Green Ninth Grade February 14, 1976 Miss Pauline Ogletree Senior English Teacher August 4. 1976 - ■- 44 45 [U r 1 „ Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ Watching a Basketball Game Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 Activities '76 ★ Drama Activities '76 ★ Activities Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ The Hop Activities '76 ★ — J,' f -J. • J Activities 76 ★ Football Games ★ Jan Milsapp ★ Lynda Lord Activities '76 ★ Homecoming Day ★ Felice Miller ★ Danal| Activities '76 ★ Friday Afternoon Pep Sessions Activities '76 Activities '76 ★ Senior Party ★ David Kenemer Activities 76 Roberts ★ Becky Bramlett ★ Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ Football Bonfire Activities '76 ★ Activities '76 ★ Activities '761 49 REMEMBER. . . 1. Cheerleader Julie Farm- er during one of the fa- vorite Fall activities, the Friday afternoon Pep Sessions in the New Gym. 2. Russell Dirks. Robert Cherof in the door of their special hangout, the Bandroom. 3. Decorating cars in spite of the constant drizzle on Homecoming Day. 4. A pretty face around campus. Vicki Lonchar. 5. Meeting friends for lunch in the cafeteria. 6. The mixed emotions of Football season. 7. Jay Stefanek. Richard Awtrey enjoying morning recess. 8. The DHS Band during one of their spectacular pregame activities. 9. Students participating in an interesting class ac- tivity. HOMECOMING October 17, 1975 “DHS SALUTES THE USA” Below: A soggy Clay Hackney on Home- coming Day. Middle: Richard Smith escorts Melody Johnson at Pep Session. Right: Mr. Davis crowns Sissi Carroll as the new Homecoming Queen. Bottom: The football team makes last minute preparations before the big game with Ring- gold. Bottom Right: The parking lot is filled with people waiting for the rain to stop before decorating the Homeroom cars for the Homecoming Parade. 52 Below: Barbara Gregory takes a break at the check-out counter during Homecoming Day traffic. Middle: Rock Harden and Dana Epperson have fun sharing an umbrella. Bottom: Emcees Dennis Warnack and Debbie Cochran at Homecoming Pep Session. Bottom Right: The DHS Colorguard (in slightly different uniforms) at the Homecoming Football Game. 53 REMEMBER. 1. Bucky Cope heads for baseball park. 2. Geoff Robertson, the Catamount Staff pho- tographer. 3. Spring! and Baseball! Cookieman and Wormy give ‘The Fonz sign! 4. Friday night Football! 5. Perry Gribble during the ten minute morning break. 6. Tom Bradley and Pam Mynatt in their place. 7. Clarissa Love eating the Friday Hotdogs . 8. When all Favorites met in the cafeteria prior to the Sweetheart Pro- gram. Crutchie. Eliska and Susan just after the Big Announcement. 9. Sam Gordon lunching in the picnic area. 10. Shannon Gamble on the way to his next class in the Thornton Building. 11. Another familiar face on campus. John Allen. 12. Robert DiGioia in an- other favorite spot”. SWEETHEART February 14, 1976 “Cinderella Ball’ Below: Emcees Brad Goodson and Sharon Ellis introduce the program at the Cinderella Ball. Bottom: Couples enjoy dancing at Sweetheart. Right: Mr. and Mrs. Acree waltz to the song “My Favorite Things as part of the evening program. 56 Left: Charles Jones and Melissa Hill boogie down to the beat of Andromeda . Below: Dianna Hawkins and Doug Renz receive punch from Mrs. Ross while waiting for the band to return. Bottom Left: People fill the bleachers as they wait for the program to begin. Bottom Right: Sweetheart Favorites conclude the program with the traditional slow dance 57 REMEMBER 1. Tim Boggs as a sopho- more! 2. The King Catamount. 3. Our friendly Pete Coo- per. 4. Emcee Debbie Cochran before the 1975 Home- coming Pep Session. 5. Young Master Cady and Miss Teat as crown- bearers at Home- coming. 6. The State Cham- pionship football game at Americus! 7. Time to chat while walking from one build- ing to another during class change. 8. The Royal Court at the Cinderella Ball , the 1976 Sweetheart Dance in the Old Gym. 9. Watching Coach Wagers during a game! 10. The Band practices for the DeSoto National. 11. Nina Griffin during the ice cream break. Below: Faith Gibson and Felice Miller compete in the finals of the “Bubble Gum Contest during the Hop. Bottom: Brian Hair, Big B,” is ready to roll. Right: The background mural for the Hop painted by Suzanne Hemphill. 60 FCA HOP March 13, 1976 Left: Chris Curtin (alias Chris Cadillac) and Karen Parker bop to the tunes of the fifties. Below: Coach McClura gives Sammy Hair instructions on the management of Arnolds . Bottom: The FCA work crew decorates the old gym in preparation for the Hop. 61 62 REMEMBER. . . 1. Allen Posten, Art Holloway, David Stuart, Shannon Gamble and Dale Jenkins in 1776.’’ 2. Art Holloway. Matt Cook and Larry Richman in 1776.” 3. The signing of the Declaration from ”1776.” 4-5-6 Larry Richman and May Trimble during the “fight” in “Ballad of the Sad Cafe.” 7. Brad Goodson, Jay Blackburn, Charles Bryant, Lebron Webb and Rodney Crawford in ”1776.” 8. “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals” with Diane Frank. Marla Martin, An- drea Freedman, Larry Richman, and May Trimble. 9. Mark Hannah in ”1776.” KISS ME KATE ... ON STAGE « Below: Larry Richman, Allen Posten, and Scott Farrow. Below Left: Lead Characters, Larry Richman and Andrea Freedman. Below Right: Matt Cook. Marla Martin, Scott Farrow, and Diane Frank. Center: Matt Cook and Chorus Members, Elizabeth Meek, Tammy Patterson. Melody Johnson. Kathi Mahan. Opposite Page: Center: Andrea Freedman as Kate. Upper Right: Felice Miller and Mike Lonaley enjoy the •spank'' scene between Larry Richman and Andrea Freedman. Bottom Right: Orchestra Director Dale Jenkins. 64 65 BACKSTAGE . . . Below: Alice Lumpkin. Kathi Mahan and Marti Bryson practice their songs. Bottom Left: Felice Miller, Toni Price. Kim Roman. Tammy Patterson and Geoff Oosterhoudt relax in the band room between scenes. Bottom Right: Director of Kiss Me Kate , Beverly Higdon, and Jami Hahn seem pleased with rehearsal. Center: Robert DiGioia, member of all technical staffs, can make anything work! Opposite Page: Center: Donnie Cole, member of the technical crew. watches the play’s progress. Upper Right: Member of the orchestra, Jill Kirby. Bottom Right: Director Beverly Higdon and Susan McCain give notes at dress rehearsal. 66 67 DAISIES April 24, 1976 Top — Far Left: Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Houston serve punch to thirsty dancers. Bottom — Far Left. The ' Purple Haze'' Band . . . Four changes of clothes! Center: “The Hustle starring Tim Gordon. Couples danced into the night in the gaily decorated Old Gym. Below: Decorated with Daisies, the Old Gym is colorful (and hot!) as couples take a break during the last formal dance on this campus. Left: Christi McIntosh, Wendy Ashworth, Tami Bond, and Kayanne King wait as photographer Willis Moore takes pic- tures. (Remember the swing?) 69 SENIOR PARTY “I Had A Dream — I Wish I Were . . ” May 15, 1976 70 v ; Left: Danny Fetzer as a Confederate Soldier enjoying his mint julep. Below: Jim McFarland as Chief Mac, looking for a place to chow down. Bottom: Dennis Warnack, Mike Volhein and Mike Faucette as King Arthur and Lancelot as they capture the Demon of the Kingdom. Right: Carla Wilson and Audrey Childress as Tap Dancer and Cowgirl are all smiles for Below: Teena Lingerfelt as an angel???? Right: Art Holloway dancing in uniform as The General. Far Right: Laura Hix provides entertainment as “Chatty Cathy. Bottom Left: Danny Ward as Thomas Jefferson, Chris Wills as a Cavalier, Tim Burkett as Frankenstein, and Mark Chesney as The Famous Surgeon have fun in their dream character costumes. Bottom Right: Bubba Griggs, Tonto . asks himself, “Did I kill This? Top Left: Berna Blackburn and Myles Johnson display school spirit with pride. Abgve: Jeff Chaney studies in the DHS library. Top Right: Students await the next cheer at Pep Session. Bottom Right. Chris Curtin, Terry Stan- field, and Clay Powell enjoying the role of being “serious seniors. Opposite Page: Top: Mr. Teat as he greets students during his “morning walk. Middle Left: Scott Broadrick rests for a moment from his heavy load. Middle Right . Susan Mealor gets ready for Softball practice. Bottom: Debbie Law, Suzanne Hemphill, Susan Shaw, and Julie Farmer take a break during a basketball game. 72 '76 CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 27................ Registration in the Old Gym. Arena Style! August 28................ Freshman Orientation October 4................ Atlantic States Marching Festival. (Formerly known as Governor's Marching Festival.) October 13............... In-Service. The first student holiday! October 17............... HOMECOMING 1975. The day began early in the morning as floats and cars were moved to the DHS campus for completion. •DHS SALUTES THE USA got underway in spite of the rainy weather as cars and floats were decorated and redecroated during the day. Emcees Debbie Cochran and Dennis Warnack introduced the homeroom representatives and their escorts during the afternoon Pep Session. After the CLASS OF '55 was honored and the Queen and her court were announced, everyone joined the parade through downtown Dalton and attended the Homecoming Football Game at Harmon Field. The Cats eas- ily defeated the Ringgold Tigers 33-7. After the game, students walked down the hill to the Homecoming Dance in the Old Gym — the climax of an exciting Homecoming Day 1975. October 18.............. A.C.T. October 22.............. Chorus Assembly October 23-25........... The Fall Production of the DHS Players — The Ballad of the Sad Cafe . October 25.............. PSAT NMSQT October 31..............Bonfire for the football team. November 1 ............. SAT ACH November 12............ Cheerleading Assembly. November 21-25......... First Quarter Exams. November 22............. The Whitfield County Junior Miss Contest. Debbie Norville from Dalton High won the title and later became Georgia's Junior Miss. November 26-28 ........ Thanksgiving Holidays! December 1 ............. Second Quarter began. December 5.............. MTSU Touring Assembly December 6.............. SAT ACH December 13............. State AA Football Championship. Dalton vs. Americus. December 13............. ACT December 15............. Region One-Act Play Competition. DHS won first place with The Old Lady Shows Her Medals. December 18............. DHS Chorus Christmas Concert. December 19............. Christmas Basketball Tournament began at Northwest High School. December 19............. White Christmas Assembly. Dec. 21-Jan. 3 ......... Christmas Holidays! January 5...............Classes resumed after Holidays. January 10.............. Dalton vs Calhoun basketball game at Omni in Atlanta. 73 Top Left: Jeff Smith performs during Chorus Assembly. Bottom Left: Nicky Griffin and Marshall Parks play in the finals of the Ping Pong Tournament sponsored by the Recreation Center. Middle Left: Lane Arthur gets a shock (and a case of the frizzies) during the Energy Assembly Program, one of the fa- vorite assemblies of the year.Right Top: Students watch as members of the Talent Show perform. Middle Left: Greta Thomas won third place with her piano solo. Middle Right: Mark King placed first with a political monologue. Bottom Right: David Kennemer as he per- forms during the annual DHS Talent Show. 74 January 15 January 17 . January 19 . January 24 . January 31 . February 6-7 February 14 February 17 February 21 February 27-28 March 3-5 ... . March 8 March 9...... March 9...... March 13..... March 19..... March 22-28 . March 23..... March 25-27 . . March 30 April 1 .. April 2 . . April 2 . . April 3 . . April 7 . . April 8 . April 10 April 10 April 12 April 15 April 20 April 22 April 24 April 24 Football Banquet at Elks Club. Guest speaker was Pepper Rogers, Georgia Tech coach. State One-Act Play Competition in Athens, Georgia. The Turning Point Assembly. SAT ACH FCA Square Dance. 1776 — DHS Players winter musical. Sweetheart Dance. From Inside a •fairytale castle emcees Sharon Ellis and Brad Goodson introduced the Senior and Underclass Favorites, Mr. and Miss DHS, and Sweetheart of DHS and the Cinderella Ball was underway. Students danced to the band Andromeda . Energy Assembly Program. Boys Region AA Basketball Cham- pionship. Dalton vs. Chattanooga. Dalton won and our boys became Region Champions! District 7 Choral and Band Festivals. Second Quarter Exams. In-Service Day. Student Holiday! Third Quarter Began. National Math Exam. FCA Hop. Region Literary Meet. Spring Holidays! DHS Band performed at Disney Land in the Bicentennial Parade. De Soto Band Festival in Bradenton. Florida. The DHS Band became the DeSoto National Champions. Young American Showcase As- sembly. Basketball Banquet at Country Club. State Literary Meet at Mercer. Walk-a-thon Assembly. All-State Chorus Concert. TALENT SHOW. Mark King won first place with a political monologue. David Kennemer and David Gibson received second place for their Drum Duet, and Greta Thomas placed third with a piano solo. Mr. Bruce Mitchell served as faculty advisor and the winners were selected by three judges. Swim Team Banquet. ACT Choral Solo and Ensemble Festival. VOT Cookout. DAE Banquet. International Night. Students taking foreign languages get together for some fun and food in the Cafeteria. Cheerleading Tryouts. Georgia Tech Intrasquad Football Game. Junior-Senior. The Juniors chose Daisies as the theme and de- corated the Old Gym with this in mind. Daisies were everywhere. Top Left: Dianna Hawkins and Dee Dee Rous have an amusing (?) conversation! Above: Lynn Stuart during an interesting moment in class. Middle Left: Lou Ann Boozer as she directs the Catamount Band. Bottom Left: DHS Students support their team during a pre-game Pep Session in the New Gym. Top Right: A typical DHS morning break. Middle Left: Barbara Gregory and Beth Lingo, members of the DHS Colorguard, are excited after a winning game. Middle Right: Sandy Holcomb caught by the camera. Bottom Right: Just having fun! Angie Orr, Tami Bearden, Linda McFarland, Sue Shook and Tracy Henton. 76 Couples danced to the music of “Purple Haze”, helped themselves to refreshments, and just had a good time. April 30 National Honor Society Assembly. May 5 Kiss Me. Kate” Assembly. May 6 Staff Picnic. Teachers enjoy a well- deserved picnic at the Recreation Center. May 7-8 Kiss Me, Kate” — DHS Player’s Spring Musical. May 8 Georgia State Majorette Competition in Dalton. DHS won second place. May 10 America Junior Miss Pageant in Mobile, Alabama. As Georgia's Junior Miss, Debbie Norville went to Mobile to compete. May 11 . . Assembly for Student Council Presi- dential candidates. May 12 Student Council Elections. Brad Goodson elected President and Steve Burrows elected Vice-President for 1977. May 12 .... Drum Major Tryouts. May 13 Majorette Tryouts. May 15 . . . . Dalton s Bicentennial Parade. May 15 .... Senior Party. The theme this year was If 1 Had a Dream, 1 Wish 1 Were” and Seniors let their imaginations run wild in choosing costumes. Anything went! May 17 .... Colorguard Tryouts. May 20 .... Dalton's Bicentennial Community Chorus Concert. May 25 ... DHS Players Banquet. May 26 .... DECA Banquet. May 26 ... Honors Day Assembly sponsored by Student Council. May 27 .... Chorus Concert. May 28 . . Band Concert. June 1 . . Spanish Cookout. June 3, 4, and 7 ... . .... Final Exams before summer. June 3 .... The first issue of CAT TALES , a new DHS literary magazine, was sold during homeroom. The magazine was created by Winter and Spring Quarter sophomore Awareness classes. June 4 .... Annual Red and White Football Game. June 5 .... SAT ACH June 7 .... Last day of school! June 10 .... Graduation night for Seniors! Underclassemen return for report cards. 77 Players 1. Robert Vinmg 2. Bill Combee 3. Horton Hevrin 4. Hightower Coyle 5. Gordon Lee McWilliams 6. Kelly McCutchen 7. Carlton McCamy 8. Fletcher Ashcraft 9. Jack Freeman 10. Neal Moore 11. Bill Crudup 12. Coogler Wallace 13 Otis Bearden 14. Cecil Wood 15. Carl Kettles 16. Roy Wheeler 17. Cecil Kenner 18. David Ross The first Catamount Football Team — 1924 79 Sports '76 ★Tony Partlow Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Jeff Walls Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Sports a ■ n i — f rir mx . 21 , , r 'V '25 • Vi! Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 Aileen Patterson ★ Eliska Hogan Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Greg Baker ★ Bob Mounts Sports 7 Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ The team's in a defensive huddle Sports '76 ★ Coach Chapman ★ Coach Brackett ★ Ray Weave 76 Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Sissi Carroll Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ Danny Westfall Sports '76 Sports '76 ★ d o rqtary TRACK ★ Sports '76 ★ Phillip Curtin Sports 76 ★ Sports '76 ★ David Randolph Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 Jerry Bennon Sports'76 ★ Coach Carlton Guthrie ★ Steve Smith ★ Jeff Chaney Sports '76 ★ Sports 76 ★ Cheerleaders Sports '76 ★ Sports '76 ★ 81 AT AMOUNT FOOTBALL SENIORS FRONT ROW — John Carson. David Willis, Pete Lumpkin. Greg Townsend. Mike Rizer. SECOND ROW — Bryan Hair. Chris Kirkpatrick. Bucky Cope, Brian Henton, Carl Grigqs. Crutchie Crutchfield. 1975 FOOTBALL RECORD DALTON 12 12 14 21 20 27 33 21 20 13 OPPONENT 34 21 15 Rossville East Rome LaFayette Lithonia Chattooga Co. Coosa Ringgold Lakeview Calhoun West Rome Region 6-AA Championship Playoff Game Chattooga Co. State AA Quarter Finals Stephens North GA. AA Championship Game Brown State AA Championship Game Americus AWARD FRONT ROW — Gre — Leadership, Mike Mark Miller — Sport Scholastic. RIGHT: Scottie Bonds (20) looks for running room against LaFayette. TOP: John Mooie (22), Bo Willis (39). Bucky Cope (66). after the muddy but victorious Homecoming game against Ringgold. BOTTOM: Defensive team receives instructions from sideline at Coosa. 84 LEFT: Coach Chappell shows signs of disgust as Catamounts fumble again at West Rome. TOP: Catamount offensive line advances toward a huge Americus defensive line. BOTTOM: The veer offense shows its worth as Quarterback Dana Biddle fools Chattooga defense. 85 ROSSVILLE: The 1975 season opened with a 34-12 loss to Rossville. Inexperience and mistakes plagued the Catamounts while the opposing team capitalized on the “long plays.” EAST ROME: Dalton lost its second game in two starts to the East Rome Gladiators 21-12. Even a tremendous goal line stand was not sufficient to off-set the poor second half performance. LAFAYETTE: Stunned and bewildered on Harmon Field, Dalton went down to its third defeat in a 15- 14 shocker against LaFayette. After many fumbles the heartbreaking loss came in the final 1:06. The Cats were rebuilding and even more determined that hard work would bring success. LtTHONIA: “Happiness at last! With a great defense and an explosive offense the Cats defeated Lithonia 21-0 This first victory was the beginning of an interesting, exciting season. CHATTOOGA: Dalton High stunned defending champion Chattooga County 20-0 and extended the overall record of 2-3. Many Catamounts sparkled individually. COOSA: Coming from behind Dalton defeated un- beaten Coosa 27-15 This was a game of teamwork with an offense inspired by a super defense in an impressive second half victory. RINGGOLD: Bad weather did not damper the hopes of a Region 6-AA championship kept alive by Dalton's 33-7 win over Ringgold in Homecoming activity. Ironically, the passing game along with the usual good defense proved to be the key factors in the Cats victory. LAKEVIEW: Dalton scrapped to a 21-6 region game triumph over Lakeview This was the rejuvenated Catamounts march to their fifth consecutive win. CALHOUN Traveling to meet Calhoun in an ex- cited spectator-packed stadium, Dalton whipped its league foe 20-8. This team had come a long way and post-season playoff action was a reality for the 1975 football edition WEST ROME: Dalton won the statistics but West Rome took advantage of numerous mistakes to win the non-region game by a shocking 35-13. After six consecutive victories, this latest skirmish left Dalton with a 6-4 record. The team regrouped for the playoff. CHATTOOGA COUNTY: (6-AA Playoff). Dalton upended Chattooga County 21-0 in playoff action to capture the Region 6-AA Championship. The team’s total dominance showed in the statistics and the score. STEPHENS COUNTY: (State AA Quarterfinal). The ferocious Catamounts came out growling and stunned the Stephens County Indians in a 27-7 triumph to win the State AA Quarterfinal title. The game was a great victory and a great team effort. BROWN HIGH: (State AA Semi-finals). Dalton High earned the North Georgia AA crown by nipping Brown High of Atlanta 14-13 at Harmon Field. The team dominated overall total statistics against the 5-AA champion. A missed two-point conversion by Brown in the final quarter and a last minute inter- ception by the horne squad were vital to advancing Dalton to the State Finals. AMERICUS: State AA Championship). The Cata- mounts traveled south and lost the State AA title 34-0 to an awesome Americus team. Dalton trailed by this score at halftime but battled the Panthers to a 0-0 stalemate in the last half. Defeated for the Championship, an unbelievable Dalton team had reached the state finals! Clockwise Human Cannonball Bo Willis rolls up valuable playoff yardage A happy Catamount dressing room after impressive victory over Stephens County. Victory Ride given to Coach Chappell by Chris Kirkpatrick and David Blaylock after North Georgia Championship win over Brown. Dalton quarterback Jeff Houston being chased down by Americus de- fender in State AA title game TOP LEFT: Catamounts solemnly await the beginning of pep session. TOP RIGHT: Robert •‘Bulltick” Weaver (27) leads the Catamounts through the hoop. LOWER LEFT: John Moore (22) dodges Rossville defenders on a hot night. LOWER RIGHT: Billy •Zulu” Dillard (50), Trainer Tommy Farmer, and Dr. Conrad Easley view from the sidelines. LEFT: Coach Chappell rides high after Catamounts nip Brown. Co-Captain Greg Townsend (74) helps out. TOP: Suzanne Hemphill rings victory bell after Stephens County win. BOTTOM: Bonfire at Rec Center on the eve of Calhoun game. 89 fk V 3'® 5a lV ?.0 i� 62� ',SVt50M7J: 1975 B-TEAM AND FRESHM, B-TEAM FOOTBALL RECORD DALTON OPPONENT Rossville LaFayette Chattooga Co Chattooga Co Rossville FRESHMAN FOOTBALL RECORD DALTON OPPONENT Rossville Cleveland Chattooga Ringgold Rossville Lakeview TOP LEFT B-Team Quarterback Rob Cox calls play in of- fensive huddle TOP RIGHT B-Team Cheerleaders cheer B-Team to victo- MIDDLE Tim Chesser (22) drags Chattooga County tackier with him in AA B-Team title game BOTTOM Freshman Danny Westfall (30) and Mark Southers (51) stop Cleveland runner BASKETBALL '76 Au.;� VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Bo Willis. Tim Whitfield. Nicky Griffin. David Randolph. Louis Macon. Ollie Harris. SECOND ROW: Mgr. Mark Simpson Ray Weaver. Clinton Hampton, Randy Bryant. Brad Kenemer, Jeff Walls, Tony Partlow. Not Pictured: Zach Kelehear. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Kelly Miles. Mary Jane Hurt. Kim Purvis. Chimta Macon, Debbie Phillips, Mary Ellen Doyle. Norma Jones. SECOND ROW: Asst. Coach Marilyn Sharp. Trainer Zoe Jones. Kathy Wills, Sharon Langley, Marsha Posten, Johnetta Manning. Karen Henry, Susan Morris, Vicki White, Jean Finney. Terry Bramlett, Coach Glenn Masters, Asst. Coach Joanna Lorance. 92 6-AA REGION CHAMPIONS BOYS VARSITY RECORD 21-6 DALTON OPP. 50 Cass 47 77 Northwest 67 60 Chattooga 63 63 LaFayette 69 69 Murray County 65 78 Lakeview 37 78 Ringgold 56 61 Calhoun 45 77 Cedartown 92 76 Southeast 57 76 LaFayette 61 75 Murray County 69 72 Lakeview 49 69 Northwest 55 73 Ringgold 50 66 Chattooga 54 63 Southeast 38 73 Calhoun 61 62 Cass 75 85 Cedartown CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT 75 71 Northwest 61 75 Redbud 65 58 Chattooga REGION TOURNAMENT 59 87 Lakeview 65 83 LaFayette 72 67 Chattooga STATE TOURNAMENT 65 54 Cass 59 GIRLS VARSITY RECORD 12-12 DALTON OPP. 40 Cass 48 63 Northwest 64 53 Chattooga 60 61 LaFayette 35 56 Murray 53 56 Lakeview 51 56 Ringgold 57 76 Calhoun 63 56 Lakeview 58 43 Cedartown 45 57 Southeast 63 65 LaFayette 37 64 Murray 65 48 Northwest 39 47 Ringgold 57 34 Chattooga 26 53 Southeast 48 70 Calhoun 65 42 Cass 49 61 Cedartown CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT 43 DALTON OPP. 57 Chattooga 44 45 Ringgold 50 AWARD WINNERS Sitting Lett — Johnetta Manning, Sportsmanship; Norma Jones, Defense; Jean Finney, Most Valuable; Becky Bramlett, B-Team Sportsmanship; Shebbie Parks, B-Team Most Valuable; Marsha Posten, Leadership. Standing Left — Grag Baker. Most Valuable; Clinton Hampton, Most Improved,; Ray Weaver, Sportsmanship; James Rogers. Most Valuable Freshman; Jeff Walls, Leadership; Tony Partlow, B-Team Most Valuable; James Hampton, B-Team Most Improved. Not Pictured; Ricky Bonds, Defense Freshman, 93 wsss s m CASS: Going into a torrid overtime, the Catamounts overpowered 50-47. In the opener, the Kittymounis suffered a 40-48 loss. Colonels NORTHWEST: Trying to defeat a powerful region foe, the Kittymounts fell short as they lost 63-64 Taking command of the game, the | Catamounts turned back the Bruins 77-67. CHATTOOGA Traveling to Chattooga proved troublesome for both Dalton squads as the boys lost their first game of the season and the girls dropped number three. LAFAYETTE: Most of the Kittymounts saw action in their initial victory of the season by upending the lady Ramblers 61-35. The strong Lafayette squad proved too much for the victory seeking Cats by defeating Dalton 63-39. CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT (GIRLS) Looking toward a similar finish as the previous year, the Kittymounts started, off right by defeating Chattooga 57-39. Facing Dade was a misfortune for the Kittymounts as they suffered a 50-55 loss (BOYS) A 71-61 victory over Northwest put the Catamounts one step closer to the tournament crown. Dalton reached the finals by soaring past Redbud 75-65. Playing against league foe Chattooga was very chal- lenging as the Catamounts almost pulled it out Runners-up in the tournament resulted as the Catamounts succumbed 58-59. MURRAY CO.: Stunning the unde- feated Indians the determined Catamounts roaied to a 69-65 win. In the primary game the Kit- tymounts defeated the host squad by a narrow 56-53 win LAKEVIEW Standing 2-3. the Kit- tymounts showed much ooise as they swept by the Warriorettes 56-51 Little trouble accompanied the Catamounts as they coasted to a 78-73 victory RINGGOLD A last second goal by the lady Tigers cost the Kittymounts a one point re- gion loss Win number 5 In 7 outings pleased the Catamounts as they breezed to a 78-56 m i CALHOUN An exciting 76-63 win came as the Kit- tymounts pushed hard against the fighting Yellow Jackets Many players performed as the mighty Catamounts upended the Calhoun team. LAKEVIEW Again the Catamounts romped to an eas tory while the Kittymounts were less fortunate, game number 5 in 9 outings. CEDARTOWN Losing to the Bulldogs was atrocious as the Kit- tymounts did not play up to par Playing similar to the girls, the Catamounts were sluggish and let Cedartown slip by. 77-92. SOUTHEAST A 76-57 victory gave the Catamounts a 7-3 work sheet while the Kittymounts were downed 57-63 vie- LAFAYETTE: The ferocious Catamounts sought revenge as they edged LaFayette 76 61. In the opener, the Kittymounts chalked up another victory over the visiting Ramblers. MURRAY CO.: A sluggish performance by the Kittymounts proved disas- terous as the Squaws defeated the home team 64-65 The Catamounts showed much agility in gaining yet another victory over the In- dians 75-69. NORTHWEST The Catamounts played with ease against the Northwest thinclads Effort proved to be a key factor as the Kittymounts plowed past the lady Bruins in a 48-39 win RINGGOLD: The Kittymounts fell to the Tigerettes in a 47-57 decision The Catamounts picked up the pace by knocking over the host Tigers, 73-50. CHATTOOGA: As the hungry Kittymounts emerged victorious, 34-26, the Catamounts tasted an even sweeter victory by scalping the Indians. 66-54 SOUTHEAST: The Catamounts embar- rassed the Raiders by exploding with a 63-38 win. A shaky 5 point victory Showed the Kittymounts nipping the Raiderettes 53-48. CALHOUN: Two bruising halves showed both Dalton squads taking the sting out of the Yellow Jackets, as both the Kittymounts and Catamounts emerged victorious. CASS Struggling fiercely, the Kit- tymounts failed to surpass their op- ponent. losing 42-49. Fighting with more than just the Colonels, Coach Chapman and the visiting Catamounts experienced a humili luled exub- erant in their 61-43 victory The Catamounts terminated regular season activity by clawing the Bulldogs. 85-75 and sending both visiting squads home upset. REGION 6AA TOURNAMENT (GIRLS) Tour tymounts put it tooga, 57-39 The fight to survive the 45-50, as they compl 12-12. (BOYS) A power packed Catamc Warriors by snaring . the Catamounts the Regu AA NORTH TOUf did all they i fell to the their campaign ead I TOP LEFT: Coach Chapman draws a blank as he tries to interpret the situation at Cass. TOP RIGHT: Varsity girl reserves await call by officials from bench. BOTTOM LEFT: Ollie Harris advances toward the goal as a Colonel from Cass shows grief. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jean Finney has ample problems as she squeezes through two defenders from Cass. 96 LEFT: Marsha Posten lays it up as two Northwest opponents look on. TOP: Ray Weaver grabs rebound as Zach Kelehear is edged out by a Cass defender. BOTTOM: Kelly Miles slides past her opponents from Cass as she goes in for two. 97 B-TEAM BOYS FIRST ROW: Steve Thurman, William Beavers. Chris Howell. Sparky Hewitt. Terry Davis. SECOND ROW: Coach Scott Brackett. Brady Dillard. Randy Robbs. Ray Sinnamon. Jeff Chaney. Chip Kirk. James Hampton. David Jordon. B-TEAM GIRLS FIRST ROW: Sandy Keener. Jeanine Darnell, Sue Shook. Pam Purvis. SECOND ROW: Mgr. Felice Miller. Deanna Young. Debbie Baker. Rhonda Holloway. THIRD ROW: Mgr. Darlene Hunt. Lauren Trammel. Mary Barks- dale, Terese Mitchell. Kate Taliaferro, Carol Jackson. Amy Morrison. Becky Bramlett, Brenda Henry. Trainer Zoe Jones. Coach Marilyn Sharp. FRESHMAN BOYS TEAM FIRST ROW: Charles Jones, Kenny Sharp. Ricky Bonds. Kenny Morton. Jeron An- derson, Johnny Thomas. SECOND ROW: Gary Rodgers. Mgr. Jeff McDaniel, David Painter. Greg Lipscomb. James Rogers, Jim Arnold, Richard Smith. Mike Wells. Kenneth Ramsey Mgr., Coach Charles Gwynn. 98 B-TEAM BOYS’ SEASON RECORD 15-3 6-AA B-TEAM CHAMPIONS DALTON OPP. 59 Cass 53 49 Northwest 48 61 Chattooga 53 50 LaFayette 45 53 Murray County 61 60 Lakeview 57 54 Ringgold 37 44 Lakeview 47 39 Cedartown 46 72 Southeast 42 53 LaFayette 28 77 Murray County 38 76 Northwest 43 60 Ringgold 40 50 Chattooga 47 68 Southeast 46 72 Calhoun 53 77 Cedartown 49 B- ■TEAM GIRLS' SEASON RECORD 12-6 DALTON OPP. 36 Cass 41 36 Northwest 38 33 Chattooga 21 28 LaFayette 16 34 Murray County 40 48 Lakeview 33 34 Ringgold 33 40 Lakeview 44 44 Cedartown 14 39 Southeast 24 28 LaFayette 15 45 Murray County 30 42 Northwest 45 34 Ringgold 24 2 Chattooga 0 18 Southeast 28 45 Calhoun 22 42 Cedartown 12 FRESHMAN GIRLS’ SEASON RECORD 1-1 Dalton-Northwest 31-25 Dalton-Northwest 25-35 FRESHMAN BOYS’ SEASON RECORD 9-4 DALTON OPP. 52 Cleveland 43 71 Northwest 48 54 Rossville 59 67 Southeast 24 41 LaFayette 45 48 Rossville 61 58 Cleveland 23 63 Southeast 33 48 LaFayette 43 49 Northwest 54 Rossville 9th Grade Tournament 69 Chattanooga 22 Valley 68 Rossville 64 60 Lakeview 46 TOP: Brenda Henry (22), Lauren Trammell (53), and Terese Mitchell (30), prepare for the rebound in action against Southeast. LEFT MIDDLE: Sparky Hewitt shoots a jump shot as the bench looks on. RIGHT MIDDLE: Kate Taliaferro practices a foul shot during pregame warmup. BOTTOM: Coach Brackett gives helpful in- structions during time-out. 99 SWIMMING '75-'76 GIRL’S TEAM RECORD OPf Darlington 8 Pace Academy 6 Red Bank Darlington 9 AWARD WINNERS Sissi Carroll — Most Valuable Swimmer Karen Smith — Most Improved Laurie Hall — Coaches Award BOY’S TEAM RECORD OPF 64 Darlington 9 05 Pace Academy 84 Red Bank 8 81 Darlington 9 AWARD WINNERS Morris Pennington — Most Valuable Swimmer Scott Carroll — Most Improved John Chamblee — Coaches Award RIGHT: Team captains; Eddie Gibson and Sissi Carroll confer with Coach Dan Cochran at prac- tice. BOTTOM: View of DJC pool where swim team practices for out-of-town meets. DHS GIRLS SWIMMING RECORDS Thru State Meet 1976 EVENT NAME TIME DATE 200 Medley Relay Sissi Carroll Laurie Hall Berna Blackburn Laurie Little 2:14.534 3 15 76 200 Freestyle Karen Smith 2:36.1 2 25 76 200 1 M Sissi Carroll 2:47.3 2 25 76 50 Freestyle Diving Berna Blackburn Sissi Carroll 28570 3 13 76 (Dual) 17815 pts. 12 17 75 100 Fly (Champ) 232 05 pts. 3 13 76 Sissi Carroll 1 19.78 3 75 100 Freestyle Laurei Little 1:10.9 2 25 76 500 Freestyle Karen Smith 7:33 2 25 76 100 Backstoke Sissi Carroll 1 13 631 3 13 76 100 Breaststroke Laurie Little 1 23 287 3 13 76 400 Freestyle Karen Smith Sissi Carroll Laurie Hall 4.37.976 3 13 76 EVENT 200 Medley Relay DHS BOYS’ SWIMMING RECORDS Thru State Meet 1976 200 Freestyle 200 I M 50 Freestyle Diving 100 Fly 100 Freestyle 100 Backstroke 100 Breastroke 400 Freestyle Relay 500 Freestyle NAME Doug Renz Scott Farrow John Chamblee Moms Pennington Scott Farrow Doug Renz Morris Pennington Jett McDaniels John Chamblee Morris Pennington Doug Renz Alan Little John Chamblee Morns Pennington Alan Little Guy Abernathy Morris Pennington TIME 1 52.534 2:11.7 2:336 235 130.25 pts. 1:08.6 54.356 1 05.154 1:16.9 3:55.6 6:25.7 DATE 2 13 76 2 13 76 2 25 76 2 25 76 2 25 76 2 25 76 3 13 76 2 25 76 3 4 75 3 76 3 4 75 100 GIRLS SWIM TEAM FIRST ROW: Allison Keel, Debbie Puryear, Charlotte Ford, Linda McFarland. Zoe Jones, Marie Smith. SECOND ROW: Laurie Hall, Janet Sitton, Nancy Mills, Berna Blackburn, Julie Johnson, Cindy Hecker. THIRD ROW: Lynne Sharpe, Kim Pirman, Maureen Nickles, Laurie Little. FOURTH ROW: Sissi Carroll, Karen Smith. NOT PICTURED: Marla Martin, Judy Shook. Karen Morris. BOYS SWIM TEAM FIRST ROW: Jack Veasey, Peter Dawson. Bud Rogers, Dale Hair, David Fauscett. SEC- OND ROW: Morris Pen- nington, Welton Da- vison, John Chamblee, Glynn Griggs, Doug Renz. THIRD ROW: David Kenemer, David Nowell. Scott Carroll, Eddie Gibson, Jim Mc- Farland. NOT PIC- TURED: Brad Hewitt, Scott Farrow, Jeff Mc- Daniel. 101 UPPER LEFT Several members of the girl’s track team relax beneath the tent as others compete. RIGHT: Terry Johnson takes a break while positioning hurdles for the next race. LOWER LEFT: A typical moment of relaxation and serious contemplation before a track meet. LOWER RIGHT: Sprinter John Moore edged out by Cleveland runner on the anchor leg of the 440 yd. relay. 102 TRACK '76 Boys And Girls Capture Region 6AA Crown LEFT: Jerone Anderson tapes leg before high jump competition. LOWER LEFT: Shot-putter Jimmy Toland shows good form and serious concentration. BELOW: Dalton mile runner Laurie Little (third from left) strives to pass leaders. 103 1976 BOY S TRACK TEAM FIRST ROW: Brad Goodson. Edward Patton. Kenny Morton. Rob Cox. Ken Traylor. Bob Shaw. Charles Jones. Jeron Anderson. Rob- ert Weaver, Charles Burse. Danny Westfall. Frank DiGioia. SECOND ROW: Brad Townsend. Mark Heller. Terry Johnson. Cevin Bradshaw. Doug Renz, Marcus Macon. Jimmy Toland. James Rogers. Andy Nations. Andy Harris. Reid Langford. Eric Carlson. Marc Phillips. Richard Smith. THIRD ROW Asst Coach Bill McManus. Jerry Hennon, Greg Gartrell. Chris McClain. Wim Williams. Billy Dillard. Larry Rogers. Bucky Cope. Jim Young. Rusty Elrod. Mike Garrison. Russell Stacy. Ashley Miller. Jim McManus. Tommy Farmer-Trainer. FOURTH ROW: Asst. Harold Baker, Kim Phelps. Bill Joyner. Mark Miller. Harvey Redwme. Hoyt Brindle. John Moore. Ray Sinnamon. Zach Kelehear. John Lingle. Pat Wolfe. David Blaylock. Tom Bradley. Allen Posten, Scott Blaylock. Coach Ron McClurg. DALTON 121 107V, 113 118 V, 1976 TRACK RECORD 19-2 REGION 6AA CHAMPIONS Lakeview OPP 11 Cleveland 78V Rossvilie 52 AFAYETTE INVITATIONAL 6th out o 16 teams Cleveland 65 McCallie 50 East Rome 61 Carrollton 55 ROTARY INVITATIONAL 7th out of 16 teams Rossvilie 50 Murray Co 55 Lafayette 32 Ringgold 51 Southeast 11 Cleveland 67 Rossvilie 39 Murray Co 17 V, Gordon Lee 58V Chatt Central 34 Murray Co 33 Calhoun 52 Northwest 26 Lakeview 6 REGION Calhoun 130 Ringgold 112 Lafayette 65 Northwest 17 Lakeview 4 STATE AA FINISHERS Marcus Macon — Broad Jump — 5th AWARD WINNERS David Blaylock — MVP Chris McClain — Most Outstanding Runner Marcus Macon — Most Outstanding Field Events Kevin Bradshaw— Most Improved Mark Miller — Sportsmanship Charles Burse— Most Courageous Zach Kelehear Coaches Award SCORETTES Kay Anne King. Tami Bond. Linda Lord. Lynda Glover, Chinita Macon. Susan NeSmith, Julie Farmer, Marianna Rob- erts. Diane Hooker. Viva Hunsucher, Kim Purvis. Nan Schuessler, Sue Dobson. Cindy Brown. OPPOSITE PAGE: CLOCKWISE: Track Hardware, Jerone Anderson attempts to clear bar in high jump. Charles Burse nears end of two mile run. Dana Biddle and Scott Blaylock push hard last few yards as they try to edge out opponent. Carlton Guthrie fires startma gun. Kenny Morton keeps steady pace as he stays out in front of Cleveland runner. 104 105 CLOCKWISE: Jean Finney, Chinita Macon, Felice Miller, and Darlene Hunt await the start of another race. Eileen O’Mahoney jumps out of her starting position to gain ground. Coach David Evans prepares to an- nounce the beginning of another event. Members of girls track team pose with Region 6AA trophy after region meet. Kelly Miles shows no signs of ner- vousness before running the mile. Familiar rules sign at gate of track. 106 1976 GIRLS' TRACK RECORD 9-0 REGION 6AA CHAMPIONS DALTON 9th in State OPP 96 Ringgold 56 86 Northwest 33 90 Lakeview 43 85 Cass 35 75 Ringgold 58 90 Calhoun 45 66 Pickens Co. 30 86 Gilmer Co. 40 79 Ringgold 60 132 REGION Ringgold 96 Lakeview 56 Northwest 30 Calhoun 29 STATE AA FINISHERS Debbie Law — High Jump — 1st 440 yd. dash — 4th Eileen O'Mahoney — Broad Jump — 4th AWARD WINNERS Debbie Law— MVP Darlene Hunt — Most Outstanding in Running Events Eileen O’Mahoney— Most Outstanding in Field Events Michelle Mainor— Most Improved Laurie Little — Coaches Award 1976 GIRL S TRACK TEAM FIRST ROW: Vicky Lonchar. Cindy Keener, Lorinda Green, Alisa Morrison, Dianna Hawkins, Laurie Little, Chinita Macon, Ann Ford, Marlene Hunt, Jana Brock: SECOND ROW: Coach David Evans, Felice Miller, Zoe Jones, Gina Keener, Darlene Hunt, Susan Morris, Karen Henry, Eileen O'Mahoney, Debbie Law, Kim Purvis, Michelle Mainor. Not pictured: Lynn Sharpe, Kelly Miles, Jean Finney. 107 1976 GIRLS TENNIS RECORD DALTON OPP. 10 Murray Co. 2 9 Ringgold 0 10 Chattooga 1 8 Lakeview 2 5 Lafayette 4 1 Marietta 8 9 Chattooga 0 6 Ringgold 0 9 Murray Co. 0 7 Calhoun 0 9 Lakeview 0 9 Calhoun 0 8 Lafayette 2 AWARDS: Region 6AA Singles, Marsha Posten; Winner, Karo Wilson; Runner-up, Pam Purvis, Lauren Trammell; Doubles Winners. 1976 GIRLS TENNIS TEAM FRONT ROW: Mary Jane Hurt, Pam Purvis, Charlotte Ford, Karo Wilson, Elaine Kemp, Debbie Lee. SECOND ROW: Terese Mitchell, Debbie Phillips, Laine Kelly, Amy Morrison, Sharon Ellis, Marsha Posten, Kelly Miles, Lauren Trammell, Laura Bailey, Coach Marilyn Sharp. TENNIS PLAYERS AND COACHES IN ACTION: 1. Miss Sharp, Laine Kelly, Debbie Lee. 2. Lauren Tram- mell. 3. Laine Kelly. 4. Miss Sharp. 5. Girl's team before a match. 6. Pam Purvis. 108 GIRLS' TENNIS '76 GIRLS CAPTURE REGION 6AA CROWN TENNIS PLAYERS AND COACHES IN ACTION: 1. Elaine Kemp. 2. Karo Wilson. 3. Marsha Posten. 4. Debbie Phillips. 5. Terese Mitchell. 6. Girls team watching match. 7. Amy Morrison. 8. Mary Jane Hurt. 109 BOYS' TENNIS '76 1976 BOVS TENNIS RECORD 12-1 DALTON OPP 3 Murray Co 4 4 Lakeview 5 5 LaFayette 4 7 Chattooga 2 5 Murray Co. 4 6 Murray Co. 3 7 Calhoun 2 5 Lakeview 4 9 Calhoun 0 7 Ringgold 2 5 LaFayette 4 9 Chattooga 0 8 Ringgold 1 AWARDS David Randolph; MVP. runner-up Region 6AA singles. 1976 BOYS TENNIS TEAM FIRST ROW: Phil Parks, Wes Mullinax, Ricky Lieberman, Lloyd Ensley, David Tice, Eddie Gibson. SECOND ROW. Walter Thompson, Greg Baker, David Randolph, Mike Manly, Randy Russell, Robert Cherof, Bob Mounts, Welton Davison, Coach Ken Bethea. THIRD ROW: David Painter, Jay Stefanek, David Driggers, Hal Brown, Randy Bryant, Chris Curtin, Eric Walker, Randy Hathcock, Mel Abernathy, Coach Doyle Grizzell. TENNIS PLAYERS AND COACHES IN ACTION: 1. David Randolph. 2. Walter Thompson. 3. John Wells, Coach Grizzell. 4. Welton Davison. 110 —__ TENNIS PLAYERS AND COACHES INACTION: 1 . Phil Parks. 2. Eric Walker. 3. Mike Manly, Mel Abernathy, Robert Cherof. 4. Chris Curtin. 5. David Driggers. 6. Coach Bethea. 7. Greg Baker. Ill BASEBALL '76 UPPER LEFT: Pitcher Ronnie Lowery heaves pitch toward the strike zone. RIGHT: Catcher Mitch Martin prepares to receive the throw from the pitcher. LOWER LEFT: Outfielders Mike Volhein and Bryan Hair learn the fundamentals of the game from Asst. Coach Dan Cochran. LOWER RIGHT: All eyes are focused on the camera as action takes place on the field. OPPOSITE PAGE UPPER LEFT: First baseman Scott Broadrick scoops up a pick-off play from the pitcher. 112 1976 VARSITY BASEBALL RECORD DALTON OPP 5 Baylor 6 4 West Rome 5 2 Rossville 11 1 Baylor 15 3 Ringgold 2 1 Chattooga 8 1 Lafayette 0 2 Rossville 15 0 Lakeview 7 6 Calhoun 3 3 Northwest 5 6 Ringgold 4 9 Chattooga 7 9 Lafayette 10 5 West Rome 6 8 Lakeview 9 0 Calhoun 9 0 Northwest 8 AWARDS Jeff Walls — MVP Dana Biddle — Leadership Davis Summers — Highest Batting Average 1976 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Ronnie Lowery. Kenny Sharpe. Davis Summers. Jeff Smith, Scott Broadrick, Mgr. Jimmy Green. SECOND ROW: Mitchell Martin, Jeff Houston, Dana Biddle, Jim Brown, Chris Howell, Brian Hair. THIRD ROW: Jim Arnold, Chuck Ross, Crutchie Crutchfield, Mike Volhein. Jeff Walls, Coach David Cady.__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 113 UPPER LEFT: Coach Cady seems puzzled by the situation out on the field. RIGHT: Dalton slugger Kenny Sharpe gets ready for his turn at bat. LOWER LEFT: Davis Summers at bat against LaFayette. LOWER RIGHT: Baseball members look on as Asst. Coach Dan Cochran gives batting lessons. 114 1976 B-TEAM BASEBALL RECORD 1-1 FIRST ROW: Mark Burnett. Frank Shaheen. Donnie Cole. David Gibson. Dale Hair. Nels Howalt. Danny Newton. SECOND ROW: Randy Whitener. Lloyd Ensley. Charles Bryant. Mike Shaw. Tim Boggs. Rock Harden. Jeff Smith. Coach Dan Cochran. 115 1976 GOLF RECORD 9 DALTON OPP. i 165 Calhoun 186 I 315 LaFayette 289 1 Calhoun 316 1 324 LaFayette 317 I 310 Spray berry 312 I 157 Northwest 172 I Ringgold 214 I Southeast WD I 306 LaFayette 303 I 152 Calhoun CARTERSVILLE INVITATIONAL 152 I 4th out of 7 teams 161 Calhoun LAFAYETTE INVITATIONAL 160 6th out of 8 teams 314 Calhoun 301 LaFayette 294 Cartersville 331 310 Sprayberry 294 REGION 317 LaFayette 299 Calhoun 318 Northwest 321 Lakeview 338 Ringgold 357 Chattooga WD •won play-off 76 GOLF TEAM AND IND 18-HOLE AVE. FIRST ROW: Davy Orr — alternate. Mark Orr — 83. Randy Oalesby — 89. Bobby Pike — 84. Richard Awtrey — 80. SECOND ROW: Coach Hayden Wagers. Bubba Griggs — 84. Jim Bray — 80, Mack Moore— 79. David Deiters— 78. 1976 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AND AWARDS FIRST ROW: Craig Jackson. Charles Burse — 99% Ef- fort Trophy. Clinton Hampton — Most Valuable Runner. Michelle Mainor — Most Valuable Female Runner. Marsha Barnhart, Jim Caldwell, Mark Chesney, Frank DiGioia. SECOND ROW: John Lingle, Greg Baker. Eileen O'Mahoney. Anthony Jordon, Steve Walker, James Hampton, Eric Carlson, Coach Don Bell. DALTON OPP DALTON OPP DALTON OPP 24 Lafayette 32 BERRY INVITATIONAL 18th out of 23 Teams 17 Northwest 40 66 Cass 18 Douglas Co. 74 Cartersville East Rome DALTON 20 Northwest Lakeview Lafayette Lakeview REGION Calhoun Lafayette Northwest 116 DALTON CATS RECORD t - JO - DALTON OPP. 4 Southeast Raiders 11 12 Southeast Raiderettes 5 7 Northwest 0 3 Southeast Raiders 11 16 Alley Cats 7 7 Southeast Raiders 9 35 Bobcats 0 12 Lafayette 32 7 Northwest 0 5 Raiderettes 6 19 Bobcats TOURNAMENT PLAY 5 6 Southeast Raiderettes 3 1 Southeast Raiders 8 FIRST ROW: Debbie Baker, Mary Barks- dale, Terri Manning, Jeaniane Darnell, Sandy Keener, Score Keeper — Cindy Bowman, Aileen Patterson, Kelly Miles. SECOND ROW: Coach Barbara Fidler, Tanya Howden, Pam Ault, Tammy Cagle, Eliska Hogan, Lou Ann Boozer, Kim Tarpley, Sharon Langley, Coach Joanna Lorance. NOT PICTURED: Jean Finney. ALLEYCATS RECORD DALTON OPP. 7 Northwest 0 2 Southeast Raiders 17 1 Raiderettes 17 23 Bobcats 0 7 Dalton Cats 16 12 Southeast Raiders 18 3 Raiderettes 24 12 Bobcats 6 7 Northwest 0 2 Southeast Raiders TOURNAMENT PLAY 24 2 Southeast Raiders 18 13 Bobcats 5 8 Raiderettes 15 FIRST ROW: Sue Shook, Suzanne Himphill, Anna Arthur, Zoe Jones, Kim Carroll, Lane Walsh, Score Keeper — Robin Mathis. SECOND ROW: Gena Keener, Brenda Henry, Karen Morris, Beverly Sliah. Mary Ellen Doyle, Terri Bramlett. NOT PICTURED: Kim Purvis. AWARDS FOR ALL 3 TEAMS: Most Valuable Player — Sandy Keener, Leadership— Eliska Hogan DALTON BOBCATS RECORD OPP. 2 Raiderettes 19 1 Southeast Raiders 18 0 Allet Cats 23 0 Dalton Cats 35 7 Northwest 0 7 Northwest 0 6 Alley Cats 12 1 Southeast Raiders 44 5 Dalton Cats 19 TOURNAMENT PLAY 5 Alley Cats 13 FIRST ROW: Mary Jane Garner, Susan Rogers, Susan Shaw. Annette Goswick, Deborah Bennett. Susan Mealor. Teena Lingerfelt, Jane Cooper, Judy Ingle. SECOND ROW: Mgr. James Rogers, Greta Thomas, Jackie Postelle, Barbara Morton, Cathy Wills. Jackie Eaton, Jane Tucker. Cindy Reed. Mgr. Raleigh Sprowl. 117 Organizations 76 ★ Organizations ’76 ★ DHS Players ★ LeBron Webb ★ Lisa Bacon Organizations '76 ★ Scholar's Bowl ★ r i |Greg Hanthorne ★ Jim McFarland ★ Dennis Warnack ★ Organizations 76 ★ Hi-Light Staff ★ Pam Mynatt ★Organizations 76 [zations_76_ _Orgamzatons_ 6_ _Organizations_|76 ★ DHS Players ★ Ballad of Sad Cafe ★Organizations '76 ★ Organization: inizationj_'?6 ★ Catamount Marching Band ★Organizations '76 ★ Organizations '76 ★ Qrganiza Key Club ★ Anchor Club ★ DALTON HIGH CATAMOUNT MARCHING BAND Personnel Mel Abernathy Bruce Acree Lisa Bacon Lela Bakkum Mike Bartenfield Bruce Bassett Tami Bearden Alan Black Tami Bond Lou Ann Boozer Jim Brooks Marti Bryson Marge Burger Hugh Burns Cheryl Butler Will Calloway Sissi Carroll Paula Carter Paula Cavender Robert Cherof Audrey Childress David Clark Jim Clark Tammy Cole Jeff Cox Jennifer Crowe Chris Day Russell Dirks Pete Eads Mike Fauscette Danny Fetzer Kenny Fetzer Jean Finney Kathy Gallant Krista Gallant Mary Jane Garner Gregory Gartrell David Gibson Eddie Gibson Tarre Godfrey Sam Gordon Miriam Grant Ricky Greenway Cindy Griffin Steve Griffin Walter Guerard Kim Hair Debby Hanes Mark Hannah Jamie Hahns Jimmy Hansen Greg Hanthorn Rock Harden Ben Harrell Alix Haynie Tracy Henton David Henry Brad Hewitt Richard Hinchey Debbie Hitt Laura Hix Judy Ingle Bobby James Dale Jenkins Eddie Jennings Beth Kenemer 122 Desoto National Champions Bradenton, Florida March 25-27, 1976 Personnel Brad Kenemer David Kenemer Kirk Kent Gwen King Jill Kirby Bill Kiser Lisa Lambert Mike Langley Sharon Lauman Stephanie Law Todd Lusk Kathi Mahan Joyce Marr Deena Marshall Kendall Marshall George Matthews Howard Mavity Jeff McDaniels Jim McFarland Linda McFarland David Meltzer Nick Mercer Johnny Miller Lynn Minor Carol Morrison Maureen Nickles Cathy Norville Jim O'Donnell Angie Orr Chris Orr Scott Orr Paul Phillips Aleatha Plott Stoney Ponder Clay Posey Alan Posten David Powell Patti Puckett Debbie Puryear Cobby Quarles Gary Ralston Joe Randolph Beth Redfern Julie Ricketts Alan Robbins Janet Robertson Donna Sayer Joni Seehorn Terry Shepherd Rhonda Sloan Clark Smith David Thomas Greta Thomas Nancy Thomas Pam Travillian Eric Walker Gary Wallace Danny Ward Brent Watkins Nancy Wilbanks Robyn Williams Joey Wills Ellen Wilson Lisa Wriaht Marcia Youngerman Michael Zompakas 123 DHS BAND The Catamount Band performed at the Atlantic States Marching Festival on Oct- ober 4, (Dalton, Ga.) and Oxford Marching Festival on Oct. 25 (Oxford, Ala.) and received superior ratings in all Majorette, Colorguard, Drum Major, and Band ca- tagories. The band won its first marching festival in Rome, Ga. on Oct. 11, which made them the Peach State Champions. On March 20, the band began its trip to Florida which included a performance in Disneyworld’s “Salute To America” parade. They continued to Bradenton, Fla. and competed in the Desoto National Band Festival. After winning both the preliminary field performance and parade competitions, the band was proclaimed Desoto Na- tional Champions in the finals on March 27. Officers L to R — Sissi Carroll, Assf. Drum Major; Eddie Gibson, Travel Capt.; Sherry Ledford, Majorette Capt.; Danny Fetzer, Band Major; Audrey Childress, Music Capt.; Carla Wilson, Colorguard Capt.; Clark Smith, Equipment Capt.; Lou Ann Boozer, Drum Major. Rides— L to R — Lane Zbar. Rifle Lt.; Lorinda Green, Carla Wilson, Colorguard Capt.; Carey Cline, Dana Epperson, Beth Lingo, Rifle Capt. Flags — L to R — Charlene Hendry, Kathi Moryl, Barbara Gregory, Rebecca Robbins, Linda Glover, Elizabeth Meek, Kathy Burnett, Donna Davis, Toni Patrick, Susie Scott. Lynn Helms, Debbie Norville, Flag Lt.; Toni Price, Anita Pickard, Lynne Fraker, Flag Capt.; Susan Thompson. Jan Rockholt. Maggie Bradshaw. Kim Cotter, Janet Thompson, Annette Pangle, Anna Steele, Debbie Cochran, Melody Johnson, Donna Shope, Vicki Brown._________________________________________________________________________________________________ Majorettes — L to R — Kayanne King, Sandra Smith, Sherry Ledford , Captain. Back — L to R — Robbie Coker , Billie Barrow , Co- Captain; Patti Pullen, Wendy Ashworth, Linda Gail Long. Soloists— DRUM MAJOR — LOU ANN BOOZER ASST. DRUM MAJOR — SISSI CARROLL 125 '75-76 CHEERLEADERS All Cheerleader Squads devote much time and effort to stimulate support and enthusiasm among the students for all sports activities.THE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS are juniors and se- niors who are selected after tryouts in the spring of the year. The ’75-’76 Varsity Cheerleaders were selected to receive the Spirit Stick during Tennessee Tech’s annual cheerleading clinic. THE B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS are sophomores selected from their freshman class during spring tryouts. The B-Team Cheerleaders cheer at all Freshman and B-Team Football and Basketball games. THE FRESHMAN CHEERLEADER SQUAD, formed during the ’75-’76 season, are selected from the freshman class and cheer only at freshman basketball games. Cheerleaders on all three squads must maintain a “C” average and satisfactory conduct. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: (Front Seated) Dee Dee Rous, Debbie Lee, Laura Pate. (Back— left to right) Julie Farmer, Marianne Reid — Co-Captain, Alisa Morrison, Dianna Hawkins. Karen Parker. Susan Shaw. Debbie Law — Captain. Sharon Ellis. 126 FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS: (Kneeling) Sandra Holcomb, Alice Lumpkin — Captain. (Back) Cindy Bowman, Stacey Stull, Elaine Kemp. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: (front) Marla Martin. Terri Lee — Captain, Lynda Lord. (Back) Debra Henton — Co-Captain, Elizabeth Snell. Marcia Youngerman (on shoulders), Carol Lowery. 127 Y CLUBS The “Y” Clubs strive to create high standards of Christian character throughout the community. The Tri-Hi-Y and the Hi-Y are open to all students. Members pictured: Front — joey Wills. Eddie Gibson — President. Mel Abernathy. Todd Lusk. Bonnie Whitworth. Renea Lokey. Anna Nesbitt, (second row) Aleatha Plott. Debbie Norville — President. Linda McFarland. Melody Johnson. Debbie Hanes. Beth Kenemer. (third row) Bruce Bassett. Rhonda Sloan. Mrs Boyd — Advisor. Nancy Thomas — Secretary. Laura Miller, (fourth row) Sharon Lauman. Robbie Coker. Lisa Bacon. Laura Bailey. Pam Travillian. (fifth row) Jim Clark. Greta Thomas — Vice President, joni Seehorn — Treasurer. Lisa Tibbs, Laura Wright, Nancy M.HIS. Cathy Norville — Chaplain, (sixth row) Angie Orr, Julie Ricketts. Robyn Williams. Janet Sitton. (seventh row) Mark Chesney — Vice-President. David Stuart. Mike Plemons. Jim McFarland — Treasurer. Mike Shaw. (Back Row) Danny Ward — Secretary. Mike Fauscette, Tracy Henton, Debbie Hitt. Ricky Greenway. Ben Harrell. (Back Center) Art Holloway. Not Pictured: Glynn Griggs — Chaplain. Mr. Don Bell — Advisor. DALTON HI-LIGHT Published nine times per year from September to May by the students of Journalism III of Dalton High School. Dalton. Georgia 30720 Sub- scription rates $2.00 per year KIHTOR KIHTORI M. KIHTOKS Dehbif Cochran Mark W King ASSISTANT Mil Kilt Rhonda Sloan I I- XT! KF KIIITOKS Janet Boring Cindv Keefer SPORTS KDITOKS Kodnev Weaver Michelle Mai nor KKPOKTKKS llennn. Warnack Trud Simmons Mark Chesnev M XVXKIM. f IIITOK Jim McF'arland Kl SINKss | i.KK Beth Lingo ASSIST WT HI SINKS'. | XN XI.F K Mark Orr SHUTS KIHTOKS Pam Mynall f . Vickie Ldnchar XI� MXSXI.KK dreg Baker XI� STXKK Joev Wills nioKM.it xpiif k Clark Smith XVMSTXNT riloKM.lt XPIIF K David Powell IK I I XTlO Jennifer Crowe dspal tJ f Since 1928 THE HI-LIGHT The Hi-Light is the school newspaper published monthly. The Hi-Light presents school news, publicizes school activities, and recognizes worthy accomplishments of alumni, students and faculty. The staff is com- posed of students in grades nine through twelve who are enrolled in Journalism classes and are selected upon application. Pictured Top: Clark Smith, award winning photographer for the Hi-Light. Staff Members pictured: (seated front) Suzanne Hemphill, Cindy Keefer. (Seated second row) Joey Wills. Susan Thompson. Pam Mynatt. Mark Chesney. Beth Lingo. (Third Row) Laura Pate. Rodney Weaver. Ken Traylor. Janet Borina. Vicki Lonchar. (Back) Debbie Cochran — Editor. Mrs. Beth Nysewander — Advisor. Jim McFarland. David Powell. Mark King, Welton Davison, Jennifer Crowe. Greg Baker. Clark Smith. 129 KEY AND ANCHOR CLUBS The ANCHOR CLUB, sponsored by the Pilot Club of Dalton, includes members from the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. Mums sold on Homecoming, carnations on Valentine’s, Christmas caroling for the elderly, and an Easter Egg hunt for Friendship House were service activities for this year’s Anchor Club. The KEY CLUB, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Dalton, offers its members the opportunity to serve their school and community. Various activities this year included packing Christmas bags for the Salva- tion Army, Christmas caroling, collecting for Easter Seals, and helping the Kiwanis Club with various projects. Bottom — (1st Row — L to R) — Lane Zbar, Beth Lingo, Lou Ann Boozer, Eliska Hogan. Robyn Greene, Susan Shaw. Barbara Gregory, Susan Morris. (2nd Row) Davy Orr, Chris Wills. Anna Ar- thur, Laurie Little, Chinita Macon, Debby Hanes, Viva Hunsucker, Jean Finney, Mark Miller. (3rd Row) Andy Nations. Danny Ward. Myles Johnson, DougRenz. Bubba Griggs. John Carson. Vicki White, Randy Bryant, Tim Britton. (4th Row Sitting) Karen Parker, Sharon Ellis, Marla Martin, Debbie Law, Scott Carroll, Mark Heller. Nels Howalt, Greta Thomas, Sissi Carroll. (5th Row) Kelly Miles, Tim Burkett, David Middleton, Zach Kelehear, Dana Biddle, Jim Brown, Jim Young, David Blaylock, Lane Arthur. Not Pictured: Miss Betty Allen, Advisor and Mr. Charles Mitchell, Advisor. Pictured Below: (Seated) Susan Shaw. Senior Director; Bubba Griggs, President; Eliska Hogan, President; Jean Finney, Treasur- er. (Standing) John Carson, Secretary-Treasurer; Anna Arthur, Sophomore Director; Lane Arthur, Vice-President; Sharon Ellis, President-Elect; Sissi Carroll, Secretary; Laurie Little, Junior Director. 131 FBLA VOCA The Future Business Leaders of America purposes to acquaint students with the business world and help them become better business leaders. Members must be enrolled in a business education class or have taken a class. E.O.T. and V.O.T. students are required to join and other students may join if they meet the requirements. Members Pictured: (Seated) Viva Hunsucker — Vice President, Faith Gibson — Secretary, Lorinda Green — Reporter, Susan Veasey — Treasurer. (Standing) Clay Hackney — President, Cathy Massingill, Neva Woodring — Reporter, Mark Gilstrap. Not Pictured: Debra Taylor — Reporter, Mrs. Sara Kidd, Miss Bettie Usrey, Mr. Charles Mitchell — Advisors. Coordinated Vocational Academic Education, or CVAE, is a vocational program designed to introduce students to the world of work through class instruc- tion and possible employment. CVAE members are automatically members of VOCA, the state organiza- tion. Members Pictured: (Front) Cathy Brackett, Donna Tallent, Janice Brindle, Marty Pratt, Clay Sutton, Ricky Wheat, Jackie Earwood. Officers: (not pictured) David Wimpey — President, Gary Black_ Vice-President, Marshall Parks— Secretary, Terry Drake — Trea- surer. Mr. Kenneth Kidd — Advisor. 132 VICA DEC A Vocational Industrial Clubs of America bring together young students who share an interest in trade, technical, industrial, and health occupations. Their main activities consist of preparing for district, state, and national contests. To be a member of VICA, a student must be enrolled in a class related to trade or industrial education. Members Pictured: (Back to Front) Mr. Ronald Booher — Advisor, Wendall White. Kim Maples, Pam Forrester. Officers: (not pictured) Steve Sorrells — President, Artie Bame — First Vice President, Daymond Duckett — Second Vice President, Connie Cooper — Secretary, Wayne Bassett — Treasurer, Pete Anderson — Parliamentarian. The Distributive Education Club of America is a work club which allows a student to develop socially and to prepare himself for leadership in marketing and distribution. Members must be juniors or seniors with an interest in the field of distribution. Members are chosen by application to the coordinator. Members Pictured: (L-R) Tim Hagan — Assistant Treasurer, Lewis Woody — Assistant Reporter, Jay Burgess — Vice President, Ray Green — Parliamentarian. Officers: (not pictured) Carol West- moreland — President, Kathy Burkhalter — Secretary, Craig Cov- ington — Treasurer, Tony Holcomb — Chaplain, Pennie Groover — Historian, Brooks Lansing — Reporter, Mr. Burgner — Advisor. 133 The National Honor Society promotes leadership, character, scholarship, and high academic achievement. To be elected into the National Honor Society a student must be in the tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade, have a ninety or above average for two quarters, and be recommended for membership by the Dalton High faculty. President — Eddie Gibson Vice-President — Art Holloway Advisor — Mr. Dewey Hughes Secretary — Jean Finney Treasurer — Lynn Fraker Chaplain — Mike Fauscette Mel Abernathy Paula Adams Lisa Bacon William Baker Karen Barclay Ginger Barton David Blaylock Lisa Bodenheimer Lou Ann Boozer Randy Bryant Fran Burger Tim Burkett Bill Burr James Caldwell Kim Carroll Sissi Carroll John Carson Paula Cavender John Chamblee Robert Cherof Mark Chesney Audrey Childress Carey Cline Deborah Cochran Tammy Cole Vicki Collins Connie Cooper David Dieters Faith Diamond Mike Fauscette Jean Finney Lynne Fraker Andrea Freedman David Gibson Eddie Gibson Peggy Grant Renea Green Robyn Green Carl Griggs Kimberly Hair Debby Hanes Mark Hannah Jim Hanson Greg Hanthorn Ben Harrell Jeff Harris Alix Haynie Dianna Hawkins Cindy Heacker Mark Heller Suzanne Hamphill Charlene Hendry Debra Henton Art Holloway Judy Ingle Eddie Jennings Terry Johnson Jan Jordan Zach Kelehear Kathy Kenemer Mark King Jan Kirby Deborah Kittle Brooks Lansing Debbie Law Sherry Ledford Ricky Lieberman Beth Lingo Laurie Little Renea Lokey Becky Long ley Carol Lowery Freda Luffman Todd Lusk Denise McDade Jim McFarland Rosemary McKone Lisa Manly Johnetta Manning Joyce Marr Deena Marshall Marla Martin Cathy Massingill Susan Mauldin Hugh Means Phillip Means Elizabeth Meek David Meltzer Kelly Miles Ashley Miller Nancy Mills Lynn Minor Carol Morrison Pam Mynatt Andy Nations Susan NeSmith Cathy Norville Debbie Norville Jim O'Donnell Geoff Oosterhoudt Mark Orr Karen Parker Laura Pate Tammy Patterson Aleatha Plott Steve Powell Kim Purvis Kimberly Purvis Cobby Quarles Al Reece Doug Renz Dana Lee Roberts Geoffrey Robertson Lisa Robinson Jan Rockholt DeeDee Rous Mary Beth Sapp Joni Seehorn Deanna Shavers Janet Sitton Rhonda Sloan Elizabeth Snell Karen Smith Faith Stephens Lori Swift Greta Thomas Nancy Thomas Lesa Thompson Eddie Timms James Toland Pam Travillian May Trimble Cheryl Tucker Eric Walker Jeff Walls Lane Walsh Danny Ward Rodney Weaver Crystal White Rita Wyrick Lane Zbar Michael Zompakos 134 PEP CLUB The Pep Club works to encourage school spirit. Students interested in becoming cheerleaders should have one year of ac- tive participation in the Pep Club. Members pictured Left: (Seated Front) Kerri Ham- montree. Elizabeth Snell. Felice Miller — Co- President, Carol Lowery, Tammy Dial, Janet Sitton. (Seated Back) Faith Diamond, Debra Henton, Sharon Ellis, Karen Parker, Cindy Bowman, Robyn Mathis, Mary Beth Sapp. Hilary Steve. Marcia Green. (Third Row) Marie Higgins, Laura Bailey. Betsy Taylor, Lynda Lord, Ann Ford, Stephanie Law. Terri Lee. Charlotte Ford. DeeDee Rous, Lisa Helton, Lisa Giles, Laura Miller. Karen Morris. Mrs. Lorance — Advisor. (Ladder — Moving Up L-R) Laura Wright, Peggy Carter. Marcia Youngerman. Debbie Law, Kim tarpley — Sec.-Treas., Laura Pate, Nan Schuessler, Alice Lumpkin, Stacey Stull, Sandy Holcomb. Cindy Martin. Marla Martin. Not Pictured: Jan Milsap — Co-President. FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes strives to encourage companionship and activities within a Christian atmosphere. Students who belong to at least one ath- letic team are eligible for membership. Membership pictured Below: (Seated Front) Crutchie Crutchfield, Debbie Lee, Sissi Carroll, John Wells, Jimmy Toland. Mark Simpson. (Seated Back) Alisa Morrison. Marrianne Reid, Eliska Hogan. DeeDee Rous. Kim Purvis, Laura Pate. Terry Johnson, Jeff Smith. (Standing Front) Mr. Mc- Manus. Mr. McClurg — Advisors, Clay Powell, David Middleton — President. Dana Biddle, David Blaylock — Sec-Tres, Jim Brown, Tommy Farmer, Ken Trailer, Doug Renz, Larry Rogers. Kevin Bradshaw. Jim McManus. (Standing Back) Chris Curtain, Zach Kelehear, Jim Young. Jim Arnold. (Not Pictured) Mark Miller — Vice-President. 135 136 CATAMOUNT STAFF The Catamount Annual Staff publishes the Dalton High School annual. Invitations to new members are extended during the spring quarter of each year. LOU ANN BOOZER Editor JOHN CARSON Associate Editor CARL •‘BUBBA” GRIGGS Business Manager ELIZABETH ENSLEY Advisor CHINITA MACON, SHARON ELLIS Co-Editors Classes and Faculty MARSHA POSTEN, BUBBA GRIGGS Co-Editors Sports ELISKA HOGAN Editor Activities SUSAN SHAW, MARIANNE REID Co-Editors Organizations and Features Sports Zach Kelehear Activities Laurie Little, Marla Martin Organizations and Features Karen Parker, Debbie Lee, Debra Henton Pictured Left: (Front L-R) Debra Henton, Chinita Macon, Zach Kelehear, Marsha Posten, Bubba Griggs, Laurie Little, Karen Parker. (Back L-R) Sharon Ellis, Susan Shaw, Elizabeth Ensley, Eliska Hogan, Marianne Reid, John Carson, Lou Ann Boozer, Debbie Lee. 137 FHA The Future Homemakers of America work to improve personal, family, and com- munity living. To become a member, a student must be enrolled or have been enrolled in a home econom- ics class and must partici- pate in club activities. Members pictured: (Left — front to back) Jan Presnell, Jane Cooper, Susan Veasey — Treasurer, Cathy Norville. Belinda Smithey. (Standing — Back) Linda White — President, Judy Ingle. Linda Floyd, Janet Boring, Mary Jane Garner, Pam Ault. (Right — front to back) Cindy Reed, Kay Looper, Lisa Bodenheimer, Andrea Swaim — Vice-President. Not Pictured: Vicki White — Secretary, Mrs. Sharon Grant, Mrs. Esther Lowe, Mrs. Joan Ross — Advisors. ART CLUB The Art Club promotes in- terst in art and art oriented activities in the school and community. Any student in grades nine through twelve is eligible for membership Members pictured. (Front) Mrs. Judy Petteway — Advisor. Lynn Stuart — Vice President, Rose Mary McKone — Secretary. (Middle) Marva Varnell — Pres- ident, Jill Kirby — Treasurer. (Back) Donna Iwanski, Gary Wal- lace. 138 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS The French Club enhances an appreciation of the French culture through en- richment activities. To be el- igible for membership, a student must participate in the French classes or have completed one year of French. Members Pictured: (Front L-R) Maria Smith, Bobby Pike, Alix Haynie. (Middle) Paula Adams, Lisa Bodenheimer. Frank Shaheen, Karen Smith. (Back) Chris Wills — Secretary, Bill Burr, Kathy Pe- derson — President. Not Pictured: Tim Burkett — Vice-President. May Trimble — Treasurer, Mr. Miller — Advisor. LOS CONQUISTADORES The Spanish Club serves as an enrichment activity for students interested in the Spanish culture. Mem- bership is open to all students enrolled in Spanish classes. Members pictured: (Front L-R) Rhonda Cochran — Treasurer, Kathy Burnette, Robert Cherof, Russell Dirks, Ricky Greenway. (Second Row) Kim Roman, Scott Carroll, Cobby Quarles, Mel Aber- nathy, Karen Morris. (Third Row) Toni Price, Felice Miller, Lynn Sharp, Robyn Green. Dianna Hawkins, Randy Russell. (Fourth Row) Diane Frank, Laura Pate — Vice-President, Maureen Nickles, Laurie Little, DeeDee Rous, Kelly Miles, Kim Cotter, Jina Holley, LeBron Webb, Sharon Langley. (Fifth Row) Paula Carter, Debbie Norville, Pam Mynatt, Karen Parker, Lisa Manly, Laura Wright, Mrs. Zimbrick — Advisor. (Sixth Row) Susan Dantzler, Karen Barcl- ay. Laura Bailey, Faith Diamond, Lame Kelly, Ann Ford, Charlene Hendry, Allen Posten, Debbie Cochran, Mike Plemons. (Seventh Row) Susan Morris, Marie Higgins, Sue Dobson, Paul Johnson, Lynn Fraker — Secretary, Sharon Ellis, Jay Stefanek, David Sprowl. Not Pictured: Rita Wyrick — President. 139 CATAMOUNT CHORUS (Pictured Front) Mrs. Rita Grizzell, Director (First Row — L-R) Cynthia Griffin, Wanda Daniel, Kim Roman, Kelli Oglesby, Lisa Bodenheimer, Tish Allred, Jeff Davis, Jeff Smith, LeBron Webb. May Trimble, Audrey Childress, Diane Frank, Rhunae Turkett, Diane Sonenstein, Eliska Hogan, Susan Shaw, Sandra Jones. (Second Row — L-R) Carolyn Sparks, Teresa Patterson, Krista Gallant, Tammy Patterson, Juanita Ruiz, Melodv Johnson, David Mainor, Matt Cook, Larry Richman, Joe Allred. (Third Row — L-R) Kay Looper. Billie Barrow, Andrea Freedman, Ann Montanaro, Elizabeth Meek, Laurie Swan, Mike Fauscette, Jim Bray, Art Hollowav, Danny Newton, Rodney Crawford, Danny Buckner, Dennis War- nack, Kathy Pederson, Susan Langston, Dede Shaheen, Tammy Cagle, Phyllis Dryman, Veronica Fountain. Pictured Above: Left: Boy's Quartet — Rob Cox. Matt Cook, Geoff Oosterhoudt, Mike Fauscette. Center: Girl’s Trio — Audrey Childress, Tish Allred, Carolyn Sparks. Right: Pianist Fran Burger 140 DHS PLAYERS PRODUCTIONS 1975-1976 “THE BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE” October 23 25, 1976 Director — Dorothy McCrory Assistant Director — Carolyn Sparks Narrators— Matt Cook, Ann Montanarc Rainey 1 — Scott Farrow Rainey 2 — David Stuart Stumpy Macphail — Geoff Oosterhoudt Henry Macy — Bill Burr Amelia Evans — May Trimble Cousin Lymon — Mark Heller Emma Hale — Andrea Freedman Mrs. Peterson — Mary Beth Sapp Merlie Ryan — Jim Arnold Horace Wells — Myles Johnson Harriett Crimp — Patsy Wrinkle Henrietta Ford Crimp, Jr. — Alice Lumpkin Ernestine Cline — Susan Mauldin Lucy Williams— Diane Frank Mrs. Hasty Malone— Laine Kelly Nancy Ann Peterspn — Sandy Holcomb Lulu Merriweather — Pam Mynatt B. Charles Billings— Rodney Crawford Marvin — Larry Richman REGIONAL 6AA LITERARY EVENTS “THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS One Act Play December 15, 1975 Won First Place in Region 6AA Director — Dorothy McCrory Cast. May Trimble, Larry Richman, Andrea Freedman. Diane Frank. Marla Martin, Scott Farrow BOYS SOLO — Art Holloway — First Place ORAL INTERPRETATION — Carolyn Sparks — First Place EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING — Dale Jenkins — First Place QUARTET— Matt Cook, Rob Cox, Mike Fauscette, Geoff Oosterhoudt — First Place GIRLS SOLO — Audrey Childress — TECHNICAL STAFFS STAGE MANAGERS — Bob Brown. Don Cole LIGHTING — Robert DiGioia. Bob Robertson. Jamie Hahn. Kevin Keefer. Chris Day. Frank DiGioia. Don Cole. MAKE-UP — Doris Poindexter. Beverly Higdon, Pat Mock. Ruby Weeks. Cindy Keefer, Marla Martin. Pam Mynatt. biane Frank. Lisa Bacon. Kathy Pederson. Susan Thompson. Lane Zbar. Rebekkah Robbins. Patti Puckett. Pam Mynatt. Felice Miller. Leila Bakkum PROPERTIES — Polly Boggess. Susan McCain. Alline Puckett. David Mainor. Lebron Webb. Fourth Place TRIO — Carolyn Sparks, Tish Allred, Audrey Childress — Third Place BOYS ESSAY — Carl Griggs — Fourth Place “1776” February 6 7, 1976 Director— Robert Brown Assistant Director — Andrea Freedman Vocal Director — Rita Grizzell Choreography— Linda Ray Orchestration — Melvin Morgan Pianist — Anne Smith John Hancock — Bill Burr Josiah Barlett — Myles Johnson John Adams— Larry Richman Stephen Hopkins— Frank Shaheen Roger Sherman — Rob Cox Lewis Morris— LeBron Webb Robert Livingston — Mike Longley Rev. Jonathon Witherspoon — Nick Mercer Benjamin Franklin — Matt Cook John Dickinson — Mark Hannah James Wilson — Geoff Oosterhoudt Caesar Rodney — Jay Blackburn Col. Thomas McKean — Brad Goodson George Read — Charles Bryant Samuel Chase — Mel Abernathy Richard Henry Lee — Allen Posten Thomas Jefferson — Art Holloway Joseph Hewes— Shannon Gamble Edward Rutledge— Dale Jenkins Dr. Lyman Hall — Scott Farrow Charles Thomas — Jeff Burr Andrew McNair — David Stuart Abigail Adams — Fran Burger Martha Jefferson — Carolyn Sparks Leather Apron — Rodney Crawford Painter— Frank DiGioia Courier — Joe Allred ORCHESTRA Lynn Minor, Joni Seehorn, Kathi Mahan, Lou Ann Boozer, Clark Smith, Jill Kirby. Mike Fauscett. Eddie Jennings, Eric Walker, Jeff Cox, Rock Harden, Patti Puckett. Faith Stephens, Marge Burger, Danny Fetzer, Jean Finney, Bill Kizer, Greta Thomas. David Gibson, Cobby Quarles, Russell Dirks. Kim Roman. Alice Lumpkin. Melody Johnson. Faith Diamond. Linda McFarland. Susan S ok. Toni Price. Paula Carter. Julie Ricketts. Betsy Taylor. SET CONSTRUCTION — Bob Brown. David Keefer, Robert DiGioia. Don Cole. Allen Posten. Mark Hannah. Tim Boggs, Jim Arnold. Geoff Oos- terhoudt. Wait Culbertson, Joe Allred. Myles Johnson. Andrea Freedman. Ann Montanaro. Diane Frank. Kevin Keefer, Jamie Hahn. Mike Longley SET DECORATION — Judy Petteway, Ken Bethea, Don Bell. Suzanne Hemphill. “KISS ME KATE” May 7 8. 1976 Director— Beverly Higdon Assistant Director — Alice Lumpkin Vocal Director — Rita Grizzell Choreography— Stanley Zompakos Orchestration — Dale Jenkins Pianist— Karen Kirkman Production Advisor — Susan McCain Fred Graham Petruchio — Larry Richman Harry Trevor Baptista— Mark Hannah Lois Lane Bianca— Marla Martin Ralph — David Stuart Lilli Vanessi Katherine — Andrea Freedman Hattie — Diane Frank Stage Doorman — Jeff Burr Paul — Frank Shaheen Bill Calhoun Lucentio— Matt Cook First Gangster — Scott Farrow Second Gangster — Allen Posten Germio — Joe Allred Hortensio — Dennis Warnack Cab Driver — LeBron Webb Nathaniel Messenger — Mike Longley Gregory — Pete Lumpkin Phillip — Clay Posey Haberdasher — David Mainor Harrison Howell — Bill Burr SPECIALTY DANCERS CHORUS Billie Barrow, Carolyn Sparks, Ann Mon- tanaro, Faith Stephens, Patti Puckett, Frank Shaheen. LeBron Webb, Mike Longley, Geoff Oosterhoudt, Pete Lumpkin, Dennis Warnack, Joe Allred, Donna Shope, Kathi Mahan, Kim Roman, David Kenemer, Melody Johnson, David Mainor, Tammv Pat- terson, Elizabeth Meek, David Stuart, Jeff Burr, Marti Bryson, Alice Lumpkin, Faith Diamond. Clay Posey. Scott Shook, Kathy Burnett, Kerri Hammontree. Felice Miller, Mary Beth Sapp, Les Helton. ORCHESTRA Lynn Minor, Tracy Henton. Angie Orr, Clark Smith, Mike Fauscette, Jill Kirby, Mike Zompakos, Eddie Jen- nings, David Powell, Paul Phillips, Tami Bearden, Eric Walker, Danny Fetzer, Jean Finney. Kirk Kent. Ben Harrell, Marge Burger, David Henry. Jeff Cox, Bill Kaizer, David Meltzer, David Gibson, Greta Thomas. COSTUMES — Margaret Goodson. Rowena Martin, Atlanta Costume Company PUBLICITY — Bruce Mitchell. Marva Varnell. Butch Couch. Carolyn Sparks. Myles Johnson. Ann Montanaro, Mike Longley TICKET SALES — Ed Freedman. DHS Players. PHOTOGRAPHY — Geoff Robertson. Clark Smith. PROGRAM AND POSTER DESIGN — Larry Richman. HOUSE MANAGEMENT — Susan McCain. Marva Varnell. SOUND — Geoff Robertson. Steve Hill. Mike Heacker. Phil Langston. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is composed of seven members from each grade level. Members are elected by popular vote in each grade. The specific functions of the Student Council include planning Homecoming and Honors Day Activi- ties and publishing the Student Directory. Members pictured: (Front L-R) Lynda Lord. Marla Martin, Alice Lumpkin, Susan Shook, Aleatha Plott. (Second Row) Lynn Fraker, Debra Cochran, Frank Shaheen, Scott Farrow, Allen Posten. (Third Row) Judy Shook, Holly Henly, Lisa Manly, Laura Pate. (Back) Tony Partlow, Jimmy Toland, Mark Souther, Steve Burrows, Clay Powell — President, Eddie Gibson — Vice Pres- ident, Myles Johnson. Not Pic- tured: Kathy Kenemer — Sec- retary, Mr. William E. Kittle — Advisor. SCHOLARS BOWL TEAM The Scholars Bowl Team is an honors group composed of stu- dents interested in par- ticipating in the Schol- ars Bowl Tournament sponsored by Berry Col- lege. The 1976 Scholars Bowl Team placed sec- ond in the competition. Members pictured: (seated) Greg Hanth- orne, Dennis Warnack, Mike Fauscette. (Standing) Mark King, Jim McFarland, Art Hol- loway. 143 The 1955 DHS Homecoming Queen (pictured back) Miss Carolyn Dunn (now Mrs. James Hemphill). 144 145 . 9lomero u i y jQueesi i s i Cxirro 146 !7fofn€com f?y (jourb ' ie t 'or Q eMnej iah foftA m rr L )e m a 9to ert £Fe A na i tfGzro ffi an junior 35ofi u ’Wutioort f 147 c fcoeetAearb of • ju asi r l im 148 9 sic erc a S7ua rite re unasi usuor- (Ui ori (a uruta Macori Mar i Soa Aec Q)aoic Ma c Zetori ifofiAomore' Zffate SZa ia erro ffloa tori 149 f - Jldr--. am )! {' (S e Aa ddxpan and (aratc ua (jra d te d 151 deruor- Sdaooritess (oar as Qte t ne' j(e Jt'farsAa o terv Si sl (oarro l tft onda (ooc irasi c atfm enc Oarl Sff2rfyta rec JffiiAe' Vo Zietfi 152 r fest ior £Paoorite jfkir j ' asir fflurt $Hi yinst Q oozer j ee '{ i i Thurston Jfecw dSum f Q)e tt€' $iw m fo @ atf O awt l cTerrtf itasi ie c jWAr Ol szer 153 ' imior fflonor Complete Honors Listing Page 158 U.S. Air Force Academy Appointment Kenneth Finkel Memorial Award Bausch-Lomb Science Award Aio ioway UDC History Award jMaroo Qie Ane'. Moroi le DHS Art Award Rotary English Award Betty Crocker Award 154 Jllq y c7rt 'm e Janice Meadows Drama Award tfrcui G usyer National Choral Award t n JMc ar cvu Rotary Math Award Star Student a y CHO? DHS Service Award C ecm ' isia Debra Townsend Memorial Award jfir. Sm n M ffl tt e Star Teacher 155 951 'Senior' See Honors Listings Page 158 (Front L-R) Susan Shaw Nancy Thomas Beth Lingo Sissi Carroll Rita Wyrick Patti Puckett Michelle Mainor Deena Marshall (Kneeling L-R) Jeff Harris Lisa Bodenheimer Linda White Lynn Fraker Susan Veasey Marianne Reid Audrey Childress Cindy Keefer (Standing Front L-R) Scott Broadrick Lane Arthur Paul Johnson Debbie Cochran Mark Chesney Tim Burkett Lou Ann Boozer Eliska Hogan Debbie Lee Laura Pate Aleatha Plott Clark Smith (Standing Back L-R) Vicki White Johnetta Manning Artie Baine Brooks Lansing Eric Walker Geoff Robertson Mike Fauscette Dennis Warnack 157 DALTON HIGH SCHOOL HAS ANNUAL HONORS PROGRAM Dalton High School’s annual Honors Day awards program was conducted recently in the DHS main auditorium. Aleatha Plott and Eddie Gibson served as mistress and master of ceremonies. A highlight of the program was the an- nouncement of the dedication of the 1976 Catamount Annual. Lou Ann Boozer, edi- tor, announced the yearbook would be dedicated to MISS PAULINE OGLETREE. a DHS English teacher. In a surprise presentation, Mr. Joe Davis, principal, called ANDREA DE BRITO. DHS's foreign exchange student, to the stage. He presented Andrea with a Dalton High School class ring to take with her back to Brazil as a remembrance of her stay in Dalton. BILL BURR was given the Georgia Insti- tute of Technology Distinguished Science Scholar Award and JIM McFARLAND was presented a certificate for makina the highest score on the National Math Exam two years in a row. During the assembly winners of the Dalton-Whitfield County Bicentennial Essay Contest were announced. They were JEFF WALLS, first place; CARL GRIGGS, second place; and MARK CHESNEY. third place. JEFF WALLS was presented the Student Council Scholarship and JOH- NETTA MANNING won the Anchor Club Scholarship. Alpha Delta Kappa scholar- ships went to LINDA WHITE and DEENA MARSHALL. EDDIE GIBSON was named to receive a United Air Force Academy full scholarship and JEAN FINNEY captured the Rossville Federal Savings and Loan Scholarship. United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships went to JIM McFARLAND, SISSI CARROLL. DEBBIE COCHRAN, and LINDA WHITE. The new Rotary Club Scholarship and the Kenneth Finkle Memorial Scholarship went to EDDIE GIBSON. DEBBIE NORVILLE was presented the Rotary Club English medal and JIM Mc- FARLAND earned the Rotary Club Math Medal. The Bausch-Lomb Science Award went to EDDIE GIBSON. Junior Woman’s Club Science Awards went to EDDIE GIBSON, JEFF HARRIS. GEOFF ROBERTSON, and ERIC WALKER. United Daughters of the Confederacy His- tory Awards were presented to KIM PURVIS and ART HOLLOWAY. Kiwanis Club Foreign Language Awards went to RITA WYRICK for Spanish, TIM BURKETT for French, and MARLA MARTIN for Latin. DEBBIE NORVILLE won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year Award. Vocational Awards were presented to ARTIE BAINES. DCT; LINDA WHITE and VICKI WHITE. VOT-EOT; SUSAN VEASEY. VCD; and BROOKS LANSING. DE. Cheerhaven Aide Awards were presented to MARY ELLEN DOYLE, ANNA NESBITT, ROBBIE COKER, SUSAN VEASEY, and MAY 26, 1976 TERRY BRAMLETT. MARVA VARNELL captured the Art Award which was presented for the first time this year and FRAN BURGER was named to receive the National Choral Award while EDDIE JENNINGS was presented the John Phillip Sousa band award. JEAN FINNEY won the Debra Townsend Memorial Award and the Robb Hess Award went to GLYNN GRIGGS. MAY TRIMBLE received the Janice Mead- ows Drama Award. JIM McFARLAND was recognized as Star Student and also for being runner-up in the ninth district competition. Named as having received scholarships other than those awarded during the program were JIM McFARLAND, DENNIS WARNACK. GREG HANTHORNE, SUSAN VEASEY. ART HOLLOWAY. DEBBIE COCHRAN. AUDREY CHILDRESS. MIKE FAUSCETTE, CAROLYN SPARKS. JEFF HARRIS, LISA BODENHEIMER, ALEATHA PLOTT, and EDDIE GIBSON. Certificates were awarded to those students who had maintained a ninety-five or above average during this school year. Seniors honored for their averages were FRAN BURGER, AUDREY CHILDRESS, DEBBIE COCHRAN, EDDIE GIBSON, ART HOLLOWAY, JIM McFARLAND, DEBBIE NORVILLE. ALEATHA PLOTT. GEOFF ROBERTSON, NANCY THOMAS. VICKI WHITE, and RITA WYRICK. Juniors recog- nized were DAVID DEITERS, DALE JENKINS. JIM HANSON, BEN HARRELL, PAM MYNATT. KIM PURVIS, and LISA ROBINSON. Sophomores having a ninety-five or above average were PAULA ADAMS, LAURA BRIDGES. FAITH DIAMOND. DAVID GIBSON, GREG HANTHORNE, CINDY HEACKER. MARLA MARTIN. NANCY MILLS. CATHY NORVILLE. GEOFF OOSTERHOUDT, STEVE PO- WELL. JANET SITTON, and MICHAEL ZOMPOKOS. Freshmen honored were PAULA CARTER. SANDY CASWELL. LISA HELTON, ELAINE KEMP, ANN MON- TANARO, LINDA McFARLAND, MIKE ROGERS. KIM ROMAN, and CAROLYN SPARKS. National Educational Development Tests awards went to those freshmen and sophomores who scored in the top ten per cent of those taking the test throughout the nation. DHS winners wer9 MARK HANNAH. CAROLYN SPARKS. LINDA SUE WILSON, CLAY POSEY. JEFF MC- DANIEL, ANN MONTANARO, JILL KIRBY, SANDY CASWELL, MARCIA YOUN- GERMAN, ELIZABETH SNELL. JANET SITTON, JONI SEEHORN. ALIX HAYNIE, ANDREA FREEDMAN, and FAITH DIA- MOND. Each year Presbyterian College be- stows the title of Junior Fellow upon two girls and two boys whose academic per- formance into their junior year has dem- onstrated keen mental ability and maturity of purpose. Named to receive this honor this year were EDDIE JENNINGS, BEN HARRELL. KIM PURVIS, and LISA MANLY. After taking the National Merit Scholar- ship Qualifying Test in the fall of their junior year, the following students were named as National Merit Commended Students; DENNIS WARNACK. ART HOLLOWAY, JEFF HARRIS. EDDIE GIBSON, and DEBBIE COCHRAN Receiving University of Georgia Certifi- cates of Merit were KIM PURVIS, LISA MANLY. LYNN MINOR. PAM MYNATT. LAURIE LITTLE. LISA ROBINSON, TAMMY PATTERSON, EDDIE JENNINGS. BEN HARRELL. JIM HANSON, BILL BURR. DAVID DEITERS. MARK HELLER, and ZACH KELEHEAR. CLAY POWELL received the coveted Dalton High School Service Award. Se- niors receiving Outstanding Senior Ser- vice Awards were EDDIE GIBSON, CLARK SMITH. ALEATHA PLOTT, and LOU ANN BOOZER. Senior Service Awards went to Lane Ar- thur. Scott Broadrick, Lou Ann Boozer, Fran Burger, Sissi Carroll, Audrey Childress, Debbie Cochran, Jean Finney, Lynn Fraker, Eddie Gibson, Eliska Hogan, Art Holloway. Paul Johnson, Cindy Keefer, Debbie Lee, Beth Lingo. Michelle Mainor. Deena Marshall, Jim McFarland, Debbie Norville, Laura Pate, Aleatha Plott. Clay Powell, Patti Puckett, Marianne Reid, Susan Shaw, Clark Smith, Linda White, and Vicki White. Receiving Junior Service Awards were Tish Allred, John Chamblee. Carey Cline, Sharon Ellis. Diane Frank, Ben Harrell. Laurie Little, Chinita Macon, Lisa Manly, Kelly Miles, Pam Mynatt. Karen Parker, Tammy Patterson, Larry Richman, ana Dee Dee Rous. Sophomore Service Awards went to Laura Bailey. Donnie Cole, Matt Cook, ocon t-arrow, David Gibson, Suzanne Hemphill, Marla Martin, Felice Miller, Cathy Norville, Geoff Oosterhoudt, Allen Posten, Joni Seehorn, Rhonda Sloan, and Greta Thomas. Freshman Service Awards were pre- sented to Jim Arnold, Tami Bearden, Charles Bryant. Melody Johnson, Alice Lumpkin, Ann Montanaro, Kim Roman, Frank Shaheen, Susan Shook, and Carolyn Sparks. Brad Goodson, new Student Council President, was installed by Clay Powell, outgoing president; and Steve Burrow was installed as Vice President by Eddie Gibson, outgoing Vice President. Condensed from an article written by BETH NYSEWANDER Published in the Daily Citizen-News z zu erc ass UNDERCLASS HONORS: (Front) Kim Roman, Elaine Kemp, Greg Hanthorne, Marla Martin, Marcia Youn- german, Mark Heller, Lisa Helton. (Second row) Michael Zompakos, Anna Nesbitt, Carolyn Sparks Paula Carter, Tammy Patterson, Lisa Robinson, Lisa Manly, Laurie Little, Faith Diamond, Laura Bailey, Ann Mon- tanaro, Jill Kirby. (Third row) Eddie Jennings, Mary Ellen Doyle, Terri Bramlett, Cathy Norville, Linda Mc- Farland, Pam Mynatt, Elizabeth Snell, Cindy Heacker, Janet Sitton, Paula Adams, Linda Wilson, Joni Seehorn Lynn Minor. (Back) David Powell, Ben Harrell, Dale Jenkins, Jeff McDaniel, Jim Hanson Andrea Freedman’ Clay Posey, Kim Purvis, David Gibson, David Deiters, Glynn Griggs, Zach Kelehear, Geoff Oosterhoudt Bill Burr, Nancy Mills, Alix Haynie, Sandy Caswell. The 1929 DHS Graduating Class t61 The 1976 Graduating Seniors, the last class to march into the DHS Main Au- ditorium for the graduation ceremo- ny. Lavern Eugene Anderson Basketball 2; VICA 3,4. Lane Leftwich Arthur Key Club 2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; Spanish Club 3,4. Artie Holloway Baine VICA 3,4, V. Pres. 3,4. Gregory Alan Baker Football 1,2,3; Basketball 2,3,4, Captain 4; Track 1,2; Cross Country 4, Captain 4; Hi-Light 3,4; Tennis 3,4. Shelena Roschell Baker Basketball 3; DECA 4. Michael David Barnett Ginger Elizabeth Barton Student Council 1; FBLA 4. Wayne Lawrence Bassett Industrial Arts Club 2, V. Pres. 2; VICA 3,4, Treas. 4. Tammy Lajan Bishop Ralph Alan Black Band 1,2.3,4. Rhonda Jane Blevins CVAE 2,3; DECA 4. Lisa Bodenheimer National Honor Society 2,3,4; FHA 1.2.3.4. Treas. 4; French Club 2,4; V Club 3; DHS Players 1,2; Chorus 2.3.4. Ben Ervin Bonds Football 1,2; Basketball 1. Lou Ann Boozer Anchor Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. Drum Major 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4, Editor 4; Swimming 2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3; Softball 4; National Honor Society 3.4. Janet Anne Boring Transferred to DHS 1975 from Stockbridge High School. Stockbridge. Georgia. FBLA 4; FHA 4; Art Club 4; Y Club 4; Hi-Light 4. Gregory Keith Bowman Scott Milburn Broadrick Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Football 1.2; Spanish Club 3; Key Club 3,4. Cynthia Marie Brown Colorguard 2,3; Scorette 3,4. Hailey Randall Bryant, Jr. Football 1; Basketball 2,3,4; Tennis 1.2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; FCA 3,4. Frances Mae Burger French Club 1,2,3, Treas. 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4. Accompanist 3,4; DHS Players 1,4; Student Council 1,2,3, Sec 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4. 163 Timothy Eugene Burkett National Honor Society 3,4; French Club 3,4, V. Pres. 4; Key Club 3,4. Sarah Kathy Burkhalter DECA 4, Sec. 4; Pep Club 2; Y Club 1. Teresa Ann Callahan Pep Club 1; VOCA 3; FBLA 4. Charles Scott Carroll Spanish Club 3,4; DHS Players 1; Band 1,2,3; Swim Team 3.4; Tennis 1; Key Club 3,4. Pamela Wyleen Carroll Band 1,2,3,4, Drum Major 3, Assistant Drum Major 4; Anchor Club 2,3,4. Sec. 4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Swim Team 2,3,4. Captain 4; National Honor Society 4. John Mitchell Carson Football 1,2,3,4; Kev Club 2,3,4, Sec- Treas. 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4, Associate Editor 4; National Honor Society 3.4. Kenneth Hollis Carter Hi-Light 3. Mark Philip Chesney Hi-Light 1,2,3,4, Assistant Editor 4; Y Club 3,4, V. Pres. 4; Cross Country Team 4; DHS Players 2,3; National Honor Society 4. Audrey Lynn Childress Band 1,2,3,4; Anchor Club 3,4; Softball 3; Chorus 3,4. Girl’s Trio 4; National Honor Society 4. Debra Melane Cochran National Honor Society 2,3,4; Tennis 2,3; Student Council 4; Hi-Light 1,2,3,4. Editor 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Colorguard 4. Rhonda Gail Cochran Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 3,4, Treas. 4. Constance Elaine Cooper FHA 1,3.4; VICA 4, Sec. 4; National Honor Society 4. Bucky Lee Cope Football 1.2,3.4; Track 1.2.3,4; Basketball 1. Craig William Covington Band 1; Track 2; Cross Country Team 3; DECA 3,4, Treas. 4. Terri Lavon Cox 164 Morris Drennon Crutchfield, Jr. Football 1,2,3.4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; FCA 1,2,3.4; Spanish Club 3. Christopher Allan Curtin Football 1; FCA 3,4; Tennis 3,4; Student Council 1,2,3. Fredie Sue Dobson Colorguard 3; Spanish Club 3,4; FBLA 4; Pep Club 1,2; Scorette 3,4. Tammy Lynn Doty Y Club 1, Treas. 1; Band 1,2,3; FBLA 4. Terry Leon Drake Jonathan David Driggers Basketball 2; French Club 3; Tennis Team 4. Daymon Lamar Duckett VICA 3.4. V. Pres. 4. Lydia Dianne Ellis VOCA 3,4. Donna Faye Ellis FBLA 4; Chorus 1,2.3.4; Softball 2; Basketball 1,2,3. Donald Mickey Ensley Industrial Arts Club 3, Treas. 3. Dana Gail Epperson Thomas William Farmer, Jr. Varsity Football Trainer 1,2,3,4; Track Trainer 1.2,3,4; FCA 2,3,4. Larry Michael Fauscette Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Boy’s Quartet 4; Basketball 1; Student Council 1,2,3; Y Club 4; DHS Players 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Scholars Bowl 2,4; Boy’s Colorguard 3. Danny Christopher Fetzer Student Council 1,2; Industrial Arts 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Track 3. Jean Marie Finney Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Anchor Club 2,3,4, Treas 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Softball 1.4; Track 2.3; National Honor Society 3,4, Sec. 4; French Club 2. 165 Myra Lynne Fraker Colorguard 3,4 Co-Captain 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4 Treas. 4; Student Council 2,4; Spanish Club 3.4. Sec. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, Sec- Treas. 2. Andrew Rafael Frank DHS Players 1,2,3; SGA 1,2. Shannon Mabry Gamble, III Chorus 3,4; DHS Players 3,4; Track 1. Mary Jane Garner Tennis 3; Softball 2; Band 4. Edward Bryan Gibson III Band 1,2,3.4; Student Council 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; Y Club 2.3.4. V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Key Club 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Track 1; Swimming 2,3.4, Captain 4; Tennis 3,4. Faith Anne Gibson Pep Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; FBLA 4, Sec. 4. Phyllis Dianne Gilbert FBLA 4. Martha Annette Goswick FBLA 4; Softball 2,4; Pep Club 4. Lorinda Denise Green Pep Club 1; Colorguard 2,3,4; FBLA 4; PTSA 4. Sec. 4; FBLA 4; Track 4; Student Council 1. Franklin Herschel Griffin DECA 3,4; Track 1. Carl Lloyd Griggs, Jr. Football 1,2,3,4; Key Club 2,3.4. Pres. 4; Golf 2,4; Annual Staff 3,4 Business Mgr. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4. Pennie Lynn Groover DECA 3.4; FHA 2,3,4. Clayton Broadrick Hackney FBLA 3,4, Pres. 4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2. Michael David Hagan DECA 1,2. Jeffrey Bryan Hair Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 2.3.4; FCA 1,2,3,4; FBLA 4; Key Club 2,3. 166 Jeffery Alexander Harris National Honor Society 2.3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; French Club 2,3; Key Club 4. Dianna Joy Hawkins Cheerleader 2,3.4, Co-Captain 2; FBLA 4; Track 1,4; Y Club 1; Chorus 1; Spanish Club 3.4; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; FCA 4; National Honor Society 4. David Brian Henton Football 2,3,4; Track 3; FCA 2,3,4. Laura Ellen Hix Band 1,2.3.4; FHA 4. Zelle Ann Hogan Pep Club 1; FBLA 3.4. Eliska Leigh Hogan Chorus 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Softball 1,2,3,4; Captain 2,3,4; Anchor Club 2.3.4. Pres. 4; FCA 4; Annual Staff 2.3.4. John Arthur Holloway Transferred to DHS 1974-75 from Choctawhatihee High School, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Scholar's Bowl Team 3.4; Y Club 4; National Honor Society 4, V. Pres. 4; Chorus 4. Lynn Allyson Hopper FBLA 4; Band 4. Viva Lynn Hunsucker Colorguard 2,3; Anchor Club 3,4; FBLA 4. V. Pres. 4. Mary Jane Hurt Basketball 1,2,3,4. Captain 2; Track 1,2,3; Tennis 4; DHS Players 2; Pep Club 1. Judy Melinda Ingle Transferred to DHS 1974 from Eastbrook High School Dalton, Georgia. Softball 4; FHA 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Band 4. John Kevin Johnson Transferred to DHS 1974 from Knoxville Catholic High School, Knoxville, Tennessee. Paul Rowland Johnson S.G.A. 1.2; Key Club 3; Spanish Club 4; Track 1,2,3. Norma Lynn Jones Basketball 1,2,4. Co-Captain 1. Wayne Edward Jones Band 1; DECA 3.4. 167 Jan Elizabeth Jordan Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2; Spanish Club 3; Track 3; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 4. Cynthia Ann Keefer Pep Club 1; DHS Players 1,2,3.4; Track 3; Hi-Light Staff 3.4; VICA Club 4; FHA 1. David Kendal Kenemer Band 1,2,3.4; Track 3; Swim Team 3,4; Tennis Team 3; Spanish Club 3,4; DHS Players 1,4. Melody Jane Kirby FBLA 4; National Honor Society 4. Christopher George Kirkpatrick Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; FCA 1,2; Track 1,2. Russell Scott Kitchens FBLA 4; Tennis 4. Deborah Gail Kittle Chorus 1; National Honor Society 3,4; FBLA 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. Susan Lee Langston Chorus 3,4. Brooks Winchester Lansing, Jr. SGA 1; DECA 3.4, V. Pres. 3; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 4. Deborah Ann Law Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Track 1,3,4; Tennis Team 2; Cheerleading 2.3,4. Captain 2,4; Anchor Club 3,4; Spanish Club 4; National Honor Society 2.3.4. Deborah Renee Lee Cheerleading 2,3.4. Treas. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Tennis Team 1,2,3.4; Annual Staff 4; FCA 4; Spanish Club 2. Richard Vaughn Lieberman Tennis 3,4; Football 1; National Honor Society 3,4. Teena Angela Lingerfelt FBLA 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Softball 4. Elizabeth Alexander Lingo Pep Club 1,2; Anchor Club 3,4; Hi- Light 3,4; Colorguard 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4. Becky Ruth Long VOCA 3. Sec. 3; FBLA 4; FHA 1; National Honor Society 4. 168 Freda Luffman FHA 1; Pep Club 1,2, V. Pres. 2; Colorguard 3; Hi-Light 3; Spanish Club 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4. Peter Benham Lumpkin Football 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Student Council 1,3,4; FCA 1,2,3. Jeffrey William Lynch Transferred to DHS 1975 from Forest Hill High School, West Palm Beach, Florida. Marcus Marcellus Macon Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; F.C.A. 1,2,3,4. Michelle Elizabeth Mainor Track 3,4; Cross Country 4; FHA 4. Johnetta Louise Manning Basketball 1,2,3,4; FBLA 4; Softball 2; National Honor Society 4. Deena Leigh Marshall Band 1,2,3,4; Y-Club 1; National Honor Society 3,4; FBLA 4. Bradley Scott Martin VICA 2,3. Cathy Elaine Massingill FBLA 3,4; National Honor Society 4. Christopher Alan McClain Myra Denise McDade B Team Cheerleader 2; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 4. James Stuart McFarland, Jr. Y Club 3,4, Treas. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swim Team 2,3,4; Scholars Bowl Team 3,4, Captain 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Hi-Light 3,4. Hugh Freeman Means Track 1; Key Club 2,3; National Honor Society 4. David Charles Meltzer Band 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Boy's Colorguard 3. Johnny Earl Miller Band 1,2,3.4; FBLA 4. 169 Jimmy Jerome Mitchell Football 1.2; CVAE. Mark Norman Mitchell Football 1; SGA 1; Tennis 1,2,3; Key Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2; FCA 1,2. Thomas Edward Montgomery Gary Allen Moore Alisa Dianne Morrison Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3.4; Track 1.4; FCA 4. Susan LaMerle Murphy Student Council 1; Colorguard 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,4; Spanish Club 3,4; FBLA4. Susan Marie NeSmith Band 1,2,3; Scorette4; National Honor Society 4. Vincent Adrian Norton Deborah Anne Norville Pep Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Colorguard 3,4; Y Club 4, Pres. 4. David Maclyn Nowell, Jr. Basketball Manager 1; Swim Team 3,4. Lewis William Oechslin Band 1,2,3; DHS Players 2; Tennis Team 3. Larry Steven Oliver Spanish Club 4. Eileen Ann O’Mahoney Transferred to DHS 1974 from Bremerhaven American High School. Bremerhaven, Germany. FBLA4; Track 3,4; Cross Country 4. Christopher Lamont Overton Rhonda Delane Page Spanish 2,3,4. 170 Laura Pate Cheerleader 2,3.4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 1,2,3.4; Spanish Club 2, Treas. 3, V. Pres. 4; Track 1; FCA 4; DHS Players 1.2.3; Hi-Light Staff 3.4. PTSA 3. Kathryn Anne Pederson DHS Players 1,2,3,4, Sec. 2; Y Club 3; French Club 2,3.4, Sec. 3. Pres. 4; Pep Club 1; Chorus 4. Marc Owens Phillips Track 1,2,3,4; Football 2. Anita Louise Pickard Colorguard 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Track 3,4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 2. Aleatha Ruth Plott Band 1,2,3.4; Student Council 1.4; French Club 3,4, Treas. 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Y Club 4. Timothy Herbert Porter FBLA4. Marsha Elizabeth Posten Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Tennis 1,2,3.4; Track 2.3; Softball 1,2; Annual Staff 3,4. William Clay Powell Student Council 1,2,4. Pres. 4; Football 1; Basketball 4; FCA 4. Patricia Leigh Puckett Band 2,3,4; DHS Players 1,3.4; Pep Club 1; Swim Team 3,4. David Hardwick Randolph Football 1,2; Basketball 3,4; Tennis 3,4; Track 2; FCA 1. Paul Muse Redfearn Harvey Lee Redwine, Jr. Baseball 1; Football 1,2; Track 4. Marianne Reid Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; National Honor Society 3; Annual Staff 3,4; FCA 4. Marcus Brooks Rizer Michael Davis Rizer 171 Marianna Roberts Student Council 1; Track 1; Scorette 4; Pep Club 3. Geoffrey Allen Robertson National Honor Society 2,3,4; Band 1.2. Danny Lynn Robins Band 1,2; DECA 3.4. Kenneth Morris Satterfield Band 1,2.3.4; VICA 4. Deanna Marie Shavers FBLA 4; National Honor Society 4. Susan Gann Shaw Cheerleader 2,3,4; Anchor Club 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3; Chorus 1.4. Clark Carter Smith Band 1.2,3,4; Hi-Light 2,3.4; Boy’s Colorguard 3. Sylvia Karen Smith Swim Team 2,3,4; French Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Chorus 3. Stephen Foster Sorrels VICA 3,4, Pres. 4. Charles Terry Stanfield Football 2; Basketball 1; Tennis 2; FCA 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3; VICA Club 4. Allen Samuel Steele Student Council 1,3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 4. Marian Faith Stephens Band 1,2,3,4; Softball 2,3; Chorus 4; National Honor Society 4. Keith DeWayne Swafford Science Club 1; Spanish Club 2,3; FBLA 4. Andrea Elise Swaim Spanish Club 3; FHA 3,4, V. Pres. 4; FBLA 4; Pep Club 1. Debra Jane Taylor Band 1,2,3.4; Chorus 3,4; FBLA 4. 172 Nancy Louise Thomas Band 1.2,3,4; Student Council 2; Y Club 4, Sec. 4. Scott Keith Thomason Band 1.2,3.4; VICA 3.4. Lee Ann Thurston Track 1; Colorguard 3; PTSA 4. Gregory Scott Townsend Football 1.2,3.4; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 4; FCA 3.4; FBLA4. May Hutcheson Trimble Band 1,2; DHS Players 2.3, Sec. 3; French Club 3,4, Treas. 4; Chorus 4; National Honor Society 3.4. Michael Wayne Trollinger Track 1,2; DECA 3,4. Beverly Rhunae Turkett Chorus 1,2,3,4; DECA 3. Marva Adele Varnell DHS Players 2.3.4; Art Club 3,4, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; FBLA 4. Susan Elizabeth Veasey Transferred to DHS 1973 from Rhea County High School, Dayton, Tennessee. FHA 4, Treas. 4; FBLA 4 Treas. 4. Michael Douglas Volhein Baseball 3,4; Student Council 1. Eric Cress Walker Transferred to DHS 1974 from Andover High School. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Band 3,4; Boy's Colorguard 3; Tennis Team 3,4; National Honor Society 3.4. Jeffrey Alan Walls Baseball 1,2.3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 1; SGA 1. William Daniel Ward Band 1,2,3,4; Y Club 2.3.4. Sec. 4; Key Club 3.4; National Honor Sk ciety 3.4. 7 Dennis Alan Warnack Student Council 1.3,4; Chorus 3,4; Cross Country 3; National Honor Society 2.3; PTSA 3; Y Club 2,4; Key Club 2; Hi-Light 2.4; Scholars Bowl Team 2,3,4. Bryan Dewayne Watson Transferred to DHS 1974 from Eastbrook High School. Dalton, Georgia. FBLA 4; Swim Team 3. 173 Maurice Weaver VICA 3,4; Football 1,2. Rodney Bernard Weaver Student Council 4; Basketball 2,3; Tennis 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Track 3; Hi-Light 3,4. Craig Lee Webb Evelyn Carol Westmoreland DECA 3,4, Pres. 4. Crystal Victoria White Transferred to DHS 1974 from Zweibreuken High School, Zweibreuken, Germany. Basketball 3.4; Anchor Club 3,4; FHA 3,4, Sec. 4; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 3,4. Linda Ann White Transferred to DHS 1974 from Zweibreuken High School, Zweibreuken, Germany. Chorus 3; FHA 3.4. Pres. 4; FBLA 4; National Honor Society 3,4. Douqlas Bryan Wilder DECA 4. Joyce Carol Williams VOCA Club 3.4; Pep Club 1. Judith Karen Williams VOCA 1,2,3.4; Pep Club 1. Mary Kathleen Williams Pep Club 1.2; Spanish Club 2,3; DECA 4; FBLA 4; Softball 2,3. David Wayne Willis Football 1,2,3.4; Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3,4. William Christopher Wills Band 1; Y Club 1; Football Mgr. 2; Key Club 3,4; French Club 2,3,4. Sec. 4. Carla Diane Wilson Pep Club 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Colorguard 2,3,4. Co-Captain 3. Captain 4; Track 1,4. Neva Jane Woodring Pep Club 1.2; FBLA 4; Y Club 1. Rita Lynn Wyrick Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Pres. 4; FBLA 4; Colorguard 3. 174 HONOR STUDENTS Four year average of ninety-three or above FRAN BURGER DEBBIE COCHRAN MIKE FAUSCETTE LYNNE FRAKER EDDIE GIBSON JEFF HARRIS ART HOLLOWAY DEBBIE LAW . DAVID MELTZER , jim McFarland DEBBIE NORVILLE ALEATHA PLOTT GEOFF ROBERTSON RITA WYRICK Graduating Seniors Not Pictured Ronald Dale Armstrong. Angela Gail Clark. Edward Lane Jackson. Wayne Fredrick James. Charles Michael Smith. Kelvin Stuart Stokes. George Robert Swafford. Cynthia Denice Taylor. Hughey David Warmack. Total 1976 Graduates 194 Pictured Above Debbie Cochran as she delivers her graduation speech. 175 176 ______________I DHS GRADUATION June 10,1976 Center: Parents and graduating seniors listen as Debbie Cochran. May Trimble. Eddie Gibson. Deena Marshall, and Allen Steele deliver graduation speeches using theme of “Dreams Are . Top Left: Greg Baker and Lou Ann Boozer during opening prayer. Left Center: Debbie Law and Chris Kirkpatrick lead the march! Ricjht Top: Mrs. Grant adds final touch to George Swafford's cap. BELOW: Jeff Walls and Neva Woodring taking their place in the line of march. 177 r . 178 Center: Members of the Senior Class sing the class song, ‘Theme from Mahogany”. Top Left: Audrey Childress and Faith Gibson admire caps. Left Center: Rickey Lieberman and Mr. Miller chat before program begins. Right Center: Mr. Hughes. Mrs. Dyer. Debbie Cochran. Mr. Acree. and Deena Marshall enjoy the moments before marching into the auditorium. Top Right: Ken Carter assisted by Mrs. Gold. Bottom Riaht: Mr. Davis checks notes with three of the Honor Students. Fran Burger. Lynne Fraker. and Debbie Cochran. 179 180 Q) %'S Outs S tAe Srt’M Wa ls ★ 1976 . . . the U.S.A. is 200 years old! Our Bicentennial Birthday! ★Our own Debbie Norville re- presented the state of Georgia in the National Junior Miss Pageant. (Left center) ★ Patty Hearst (Lower Left) ap- prehended after one of the lon- gest searches in F.B.I. history. ★The year of a colorful and hot” presidential election with Geor- gia's own Jimmy Carter making his bid for the oval office. (Below Top Left) ★The death of the mysterious Howard Hughes. 181 182 t u’ Ssreivi cf Pa x ★The last year of the long lines and closed classes known to us for the past three years as “arena” registration! (Top Left Bottom Right) ★The most often heard state- ment throughout the year . . . “Next year, when we move to the new school . . (Top Right) ★Andrea DeBrito, Dalton High's first foreign exchange student, was warmly received by DHS at her reception. (Bottom Left) A native Brazilian, she enriched our lives while she was here. Mr. Davis presented Andrea with a DHS class ring (left center) on DHS Honors Day in May. ★ Mixed emotions throughout the year . . . sadness because we were leaving, excitement be- cause we were going . . . mi • ____ 183 MEMORIES OF THE WAY WE WERE Graduation Speech written and delivered by Debbie Cochran June 10. 1976 As we prepare now to face the world, step out on our own, and find our places in life, perhaps we should pause for a moment to remember the way we were. It seems but a very short time ago that we were eagerly anticipating the first grade, as small, carefree, impressionable children. The twelve years that followed have shaped us into the young men and women that we are today. We have laughed together, cried together, grown up together; and now we will be going our separate ways, never to meet like this again. We have grown up in a unique and volatile world. We have seen a president assassinated, and another resign in disgrace. We saw a man walk on the moon seemed to last forever? With our childhood, these things have vanished, leaving us only precious, scat- tered memories. We can remember the time when we still believed in Santa Claus, and knew our parents were always right. We could derive pleasure from the most insignificant things then! A big, inviting mud puddle, a blue star on the top of our schoolwork, or catching lightning bugs just after dark would thrill us. But we began to get older and more sophisticated, and these former delights were labeled silly, boring, or babyish. As we grew, we experienced defeat, frustration, and sorrow. We got ourselves into situations we thought we would never get out of alive. We lost friends and when we were only ten. We have seen governments rise and fall; we have lived with the threat of nuclear war. But while these earth shattering events were taking place, we continued with the process of growing up, changing as quickly as the world around us. It is fairly easy to see how far we have come. We have progressed from Sally, Dick and Jane to Chaucer and Shakespeare; from multiplication tables to sines and cosines. But we cannot help wondering what has happened to the years. Where are those forgotten games we used to play and recesses and birthday parties? What has become of skinned knees, cub scouts, secret clubs, and lazy summer days that made new ones. We quarreled; we cried; we laughed; we learned. We hit the heights of joy and the depths of depression. We forgot the unforgettable, attained the unattainable, and somehow managed to arrive where we are now. No matter how far we may go, or how successful we each become, it is my hope that every member of the graduating class of ’76 will retain a bit of his childhood; the simplicity, the ability to laugh openly and from the heart, and the willingness to accept new ideas with enthusiasm. Although we are eagerly look- ing toward the future, at times it is good to glance behind, and dream of the way we were. 184