DeWitt High School - Dragon Yearbook (DeWitt, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 202 of the 1970 volume:

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Perhaps all human history till now has been but a cradle nurturing mankind for this, our age . . . Man’s walk on the Moon while we were yet in high school has revealed to us a new way of seeing and has convinced us that impossible dreams do come true . . . Millions exclaimed al- most reverently, as if with one voice, “Un- believable!” “Fantastic!” “Impossible!” as the greatest leap in the history of man- made spectaculars was enacted right be- fore their eyes on TV screens — four voung Americans on the first two Moon landings, cavorting with ease about the lunar surface . . . What a challenge, what a course it has set for us! So many new quests, new dreams, new hopes for all! And I know. . . if I'll only be true to this glorious quest. . . The surge into space has done a wonderful thing for us earthlings . . . It has caused us to re-evaluate what is really sacred and meaningful and to move to do something about it . . . It is as though God is employing man to explore the cosmos to help him to better appreciate his only home, to bring him out of the narrowness that humanity has gotten itself into and, as instruments of a divine endeavor, to reclaim the world for the good of all of its inhabitants. . . . The greatest quest of all--our own good Earth. . . 5 WE MUST REPLENISH, keep our soil healthy OUR WATER - POLLUTION free To try-even when arms are too weary. . . We shall be seeking the end of man’s conquest against man, that he may live peacefully with his fellow man . . . Looking ahead we can see only longer, thicker lines of cars and greater masses of people ... But we’re going to try to free the air of smog, the land and water of pollution and to conserve the beauty about us . . . These things we must face in our impos- sible dream. AND FOR ALL people, we must lead the way to peace. WE MUST PROTECT our forests and wildlife habitat . . . To right the unrightable wrong. . . AND WE MUST put an end to life-choking smog . . To love the pure and chaste from afar. . Man’s drive into the universe is also propelling a bright and wholesome new age on Mother Earth — and how great to be living and growing in such an era . . . The most prom- ising new sign on the horizon is a widening quest for a spiritual quality in our lives as a means for man’s survival. The heroes of time will be people who are strong enough spiritually, mentally and physically to negotiate courage, charity and justice in expediting the groundswell of the foreseen renaissance for mankind. Our quest also means fulfilling dream for a better world. . . WE'LL EXTEND OUR hand to others WE'LL TRAVEL PUBLIC transportation by automation CONTENTS Student Life______________ Personalities ____________ Administration____________ Academics ________________ Classes __________________ Sports ___________________ Advertising ______________ WE'LL FLY FLY the super supersonics Page 13 Page 24 Page 36 Page 44 Page 76 Page 136 Page 156 11 Today’s DHSers live in a realm of wonder, excitement, challenge and discovery 13 PROJECT PROPOSAL is studied by council members. Student Council DHS’ voice of democracy WHITE CHRISTMAS gifts from stu- dents are sorted by committee and boxed to be distributed to unfor- tunate families in community — a major and successful project. 14 ■—muemti IN ADDITION to the usual Student Council projects this year, some very en- tertaining assemblies featured talented people from within and without the United States and brightened the DHS calendar . . . And homespun features like our delightful Alumni Day and ex- change assemblies with our arch rivals, the Ricebirds, with Dragons charged almost to a frenzy with triumph in mind, were memorable. And projects, such as White Christmas, Religious Emphasis Week and money-making endeavors were well executed. AT HEIM of Student Council activities this year have been Charles Ed Steph- enson, left, president; Margo Travis, secretary, and Gary Hudson, vice presi- dent. • • ♦ Thrives on service, useful activities ANNUAL EXCHANGE assembly with Stuttgart before the big game finds Prexy Charley T greeting SHS leader, at left, above, he meets with representatives from University of Arkansas, who present program for DHSers. 15 ROYAL COURT and escorts included, I. to r., Colleen Evans and Hal Ferguson; Dena Alter and Gene Jessup; Sue McGraw and Rousseau McCallie; Debbie Greenhill and Mike Davis; Becky Boyd and Tommy Green; Queen Kay and Doug Stark; Maid-of- Honor Connie Purdy and Lar- ry Relyea, Dale Cullipher and Dale Carter; JoAnne Carter and Richard Smith, and Lisa McCallie and David Stark. PRIN. HAROLD HUDSON pre- sent flowers to Maid-of-Honor Connie Purdy. MUSICAL ARTIST Attila Galamb TV SINGER captivates Charley T. LINDA, VICKY perform Alumni Day makes hit This year’s assemblies provided top notch YOUTH AUTO SAFETY campaign brings city officials and civic leaders to DHS to talk over traffic problems, safety needs and safe driving with high school panel and with student body. 18 MR. GRIFFIN ADDS spark to pep assembly KAY SWIM ACCEPTS Homemaker award from Mr. Dickinson BECKY BOYD SINGS at exchange assembly CORPS OF JOLLY Green Giant? entertainment in both local, outside talent COUNCIL PREXY Charles Ed Stephenson ready to introduce ex- change assembly group on Stuttgart Highs visit to DHS. It has been a long time since DHS has had the quality of entertainment in assemblies that it has had this year — thanks to the Student Council and other school organizations who sponsored them. Alumni Day pictured on preceding pages, took us into an enchanted whirl. Among other top assem- blies remembered was the visit of TV musicial genius Attila Galamb and his group. Our exchange assemblies with Stuttgart High were special, also. ■HH - MUSICIANS BEHIND the scenes at festive Alumni t t: Student-Council-sponsored Powder-Puff game was an autumn top-notcher, with “Halfback” Jo- Ann Carter providing the steam for the Jr-Sr. girls who zeroed Fresh-Soph, girls 18-0. Royalty, above, included, 1. to r., Richard LaFargue, Mi- chael Meins, “Queen Dean Brown, “Maid of Honor” Johnny Evans, and William Turner with escort John Lorick, Billy Freeman, Randy Jones, Steve Ashcraft and Keith Patterson. Miss Anna Robinson, at right, crowns queen. Below are some of the scenes at the game. Powder-Puff football game rated high LINEMAN MRS. JO ANNE HOPE, English teacher, couldn't hear cues above the noisy grandstands. YOUNGER TEAM'S cheer line included Mitch AufderHeide, Tommy Smith, Harold Criswell, Donnie Spears, Mark Hargrove and Tommy Shackelford. CHEERLEADERS” for Juniors, Seniors were, in front, Lester Scrog- gins, Gary Hudson. PeeWee Fox and Mark AufderHeide, and in back, Ronnie Hestir and Mike Reed. among the big moments of year FACULTY MEMBERS tell FTA members why they went Into teaching profession and some of the up-fhe-down-staircase experiences in their careers. Teaching profession has FTAs’ attention Sponsors STERLING LOVE FUTURE TEACHERS are headed this year by Connie Purdy, treas.; Debbie Pike, vice pres.; Sherry Stillwell, historian; Jerry Ray Hambrick, pres., and Dale Cullipher, sec'y. The group sponsored some good programs-, did some practice teaching and had fun gatherings, too. 22 Beta Club promotes higher scholastic standards and at the same time such quali- ties as leadership, dependability, responsi- bility, initiative and co-operativeness. Mem- bership by a student signifies the possession of these qualities, and among Betas one usually finds the school's character and service leadership, as well. BETA OFFICERS this year have been Johnny Goodwin, pres.; Becky Boyd, v. pres.; Becki Hampton, sec., and Debbie GreenhiU, treas. Beta membership signifies achievement 23 KAY SWIM and JOHNNY EVANS Miss and Mr. DHS V JL1 , v r.� ; aeW f ',5r • '. mmSimm CHRIS LEIBROCK and JERRY JESSUP Junior Miss and Mr. DHS v. 27 MOST STUDIOUS — Mike Stephenson and Becky Boyd, BEST IN ORTSMANSHIP — Kay Suim and Johnny Runners-up were Charles Stephenson and Debbie Green- Evans, with Dean Brown and Dale Cullipher and Lester Scro - hill and Johnny Goodwin and Ann Bosma. Rins and a tie between Connie Purdy and Judy Black as run- ners-up. .. .And here are other Who’s Who winners MOST DEPENDABLE — Charles Stephenson and Debbie Greenhill. with Ronnie Hestir and Becky Hudspeth and Rous- seau McCallie and Dale Cullipher as runners-up. MOST COURTEOUS - Ronnie Hestir and Connie Purdy. Runners-up were Johnny Evans and Debbie Greenhill, and Johnny Goodwin and Susan Kennedy. MOST TALENTED — Rousseau McCallie and Beclcy Boyd, Run- ners-up were Charles Ed Stephenson and Ann Bosma and James Simpson and Dale Cullipher. WITTIEST — Dale Cullipher and Donald Ruffin, with Rousseau McCallie ana G� nnie Purdy and Mike Reed and Sue McCraw as runners-up. chosen by schoolwide student vote MOST VERSATILE — Tie between Johnny Evans and Rousseau McCallie, and Dale Cullipher. Runners-up were Ronnie Hestir and Marlyn Hageman and Dean Brown and Sue McCraw. MOST CONGENIAL — Johnny Goodwin and Sue Mc- Graw Their runners-up were Johnny Evans and Connie Purdy and Mike Reed and Dale Cullipher. 29 SENIOR WHO'S WHO runners-up, in addition to those already pictured, are James Simpson, Judy Black, Mike Reed, Dean Brown, Susan Kennedy Lester Scroggins. Marilyn Hageman. absent when photo was made, Becky Hudspeth. Categories in which they placed are listed on pre- vious pages Runners-up in Who’sWho JUNIOR MR. DHS runners up were Mitchell AufderHeide, back, right, first, and Tommy Smith, front, left, second, and Junior Miss DHS runners-up were Jane Luckie, center, first, and a tie between Margaret Anderson, front, right, and Diana Denman, back, left, for second. 30 . •. A ' • - V� T ‘ • , LINDA SUE HUTCINS Queen Mallard XIV TWICE WINNER — Linda Sue is pictured at right as Miss Arkansas County. She won both titles last fall and was third runner- up for State Fair Queen. Girls’, Boys’ Staters, others recognized DAR CITIZENSHIP award for this goes to Debbie Greenhill. REPRESENTING DHS at Boys' State and Girls' State last spring were these bright subjects: In front, Becky Boyd, Patricia Gibson, Dale Cullipher and Kay Swim, second row, Susan Kennedy, Debbie Green- hill, Ann Bosma, Tommy O'Dell, Ronnie Hestir, Johnny Goddwin and Gary Spears, and back row, Charles Stephenson, Jerry Ham- brick, Billy Adams, and (not pictured) Johnny Cobb. SE R V I N G AS member of Gov- ernor's Youth Council — Charles Stephenson. HOMEMAKER OF YEAR, winner of Betty Crocker a- ward—Kay Swim. 32 RUNNER-UP in Mid-South vocal competition — Doug Williams. DHSers recognized for variety of honors TRIO honored at region Junior Miss event: Dale Cullipher, per- sonality winner and DeWitt Junior Miss; Becky Boyd, schola- stic winner. Kay Swim also invited to attend state event. CONSISTENT winner David Neal again took top honors in coun- ty livestock show, also region- al, state wins. RODEO QUEEN - Jerri Siems Rainbow officers, beau JO ANN CARTER Past W.A. GARY HUDSON Rainbow Beau 33 LaFargue earns high Scouting, DeMolay honors NAMED ARKANSAS' top Boy Scout for '69 was Richard LaFargue, winner of many Scout honors. Below, he is recognized for DeMolay's representative honor. Youths attain high Scout, DeMolay ranks GIRL FRIDAY for DeMolays this year has been Kay Swim, left, and JoAnn Carter has been De- Molay Sweetheart. MIKE STEPHENSON Past M.C. JOHNNY EVANS Past M.C. 34 GOD and COUNTRY Scout awards recently went to Eddie Potorff, Douglas and Jimmy Adams. Miss Fluffy Rice of Arkansas County MARGO TRAVIS School honors Margo-serves her favorite rice recipe 35 DeWitt High School’s ever-enlarging program right in step with the times 37 Administration UNDER THE FINE leadership of these men, our school board, the district has made additional new strides this year in ex- panding and modernization of DeWitt schools in both physical facilities and academic program. Giving much of their time to see goals fulfilled are Webster Hillman, Stewart Jessup, Supt. David East, School Board Pres. John Simpson, Secretary Dr. John Hestir, and Vice Pres. Edward Coit. Board plans ahead for new undertakings Youths of few districts in the state enjoy facilities equal to students in DeWitt’s schools. Just last year DeWitt Highs students moved into their handsome new building. Then, last August open house was held upon completion of the new Junior High plant and the district’s new headquarters building. Among additional physical improvements slated are central air-conditioning-heating for the district’s elementary schools, and a field house, stadium and track at DHS. In addition, DeWitt’s edu- cational progarm continues to expand and meets the highest standards. DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL Supt. East enthusiastic over system’s new goals At a time when basic life patterns and morals are being established, we young people need right guidance to follow, and we have it in our school administration. We appreciate our superintendent and others of the administrative staff, of course, for the splendid improvements they have worked so hard to give us — but most of all because of the fine quality of character they represent and be- cause we know them to be dedicated to our educational and life enrichment. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 39 40 Principal dedicated to educational enrichment Students of the beginning Seventies have given Mr. Hudson problems about everything from long hair to mini skirts, and while these have no doubt caused him to keep headache tablets on hand at all times, he has always handled even the most difficult problems promptly and well and is ad- mired and respected by all. Mr. Hudson is a dedi- cated, capable and purposeful principal whose main interest in a good education for DeWitt’s young people, and we appreciate him. MR. HUDSON TALKS over grades with students. COUNSELOR JOHN DICKINSON just wouldn't know what to do on a day in which he wasn't swamped with youngsters with problems, but he has a deep interest in the needs of high school students. Counselors guide with understanding, interest In addition to assisting students in solving everyday problems, our counselors also help to prepare them for the future. Throughout the school year they give a num- ber of maturity, aptitude and a- chievement tests as well as college- entrance exams to help graduating students to determine paths to fol low. They also help students plan- ning to attend college to obtain scholarships. EARL KIRTLEY. former coach, also became a counselor this year and is ever busy helping youngsters with their problems 41 JOE FRANK CHAMBERS co-ordinates the Title I program for the schools of this district. The fifth year the program has been in operation here. It serves in assisting many stu- dents in numerous ways and makes attending school easier for them. Mr. Chambers has capably directed the program since its operation was set up here. His office is in the administrative building. Administrative, office assistants keep school 42 MRS. MYNA HAGAN is the busy secretary-bookkeeper in the Title I office The telephone’s ringing all the time. Parents or others are calling about this or that. Students and faculty members arc in and out of offices with numerous inquiries, problems. Grades must be recorded, ab- sentees posted in the high school offices, and the entire business of this big district and its many complicated activities is kept with utmost accuracy. It is amazing, the calm with which the school’s efficient personnel goes about its big undertaking — and all the more reason that we appreciate of them sincerely. MRS. MARY JEAN STARK and Mrs. Shirley Dillion carry the load of bookkeeping, sec- retarial and receptionist duties in the superintendent's office. system’s control centers ticking smoothly OUR HIGH SCHOOL office assist- ants never have a minute's let-up, either. Mrs. Louise Cotner and Mrs. Marjorie Hornbeck have been with the school for several years and keep the high school control center ticking like a top. 43 EYE-STOPPER at DHS is the ever-attractive display case just outside the library which this year, especially, has presented some most unusual and attractive ex- hibits. Handsome, spacious library center of academic activity Books take students into new worlds. Whether they are reading for research, to supplement their studies or for sheer enjoyment, the library is a most valuable asset, and DHSers make good use of it. Sometimes they give the librarian Excedrin headaches when they lose track of time and. forget to return books, when they are care- less about paying their fines, or when some one loses an important volume — but with care and efficiency Mrs. West managers wonder- fully her big operation. In addition to a mint of reading and re- ference books, the library maintains a large collection of recordings, magazines, newspapers and other materials useful and of interest MRS. ELLEN WEST Librarian to searching minds. THERE IS HARDLY a busier group around the school than members of the Library Club, who make up the assistance corps around the library. In addition, they are actively engaged in projects and programs which emphasize the value of good books, of reading and studying, and challenge fellow students in the higher educational pursuits. This year's officers, in photo above, are I. to r., Jean West, vice president; Sue Hutchins, secretary-treasurer; Karen Elrod, president, and Paula Stephenson, reporter. Service is key to busy Library Club MISS ETHYL O MILI ER MRS. JANE DAVIS MRS. JO ANNE HOPE MRS. JOHNNY LEI BROCK English I English II English III English IV English--the world’s A sturdy house must have a good founda- tion. So must a high school student acquire a good foundation in English. For those who have not learned the basic, DHS English de- partment provides it, and at complete phasing program helps not only those who have yet to master the English skills - it also aids the more advanced. The student w'ho learns to master English in high school will in all prob ability do much better in college w'ith his workable knowledge of the English language. leading language . . . Current events, work books play vital roles in teaching of grammar and in communicating the language. 48 . . .And teachers utilize latest techniques to make its communication more effective 49 This one must have struck the funny bones. Language lab makes French study interesting DeWitt Highs modern language lab is the an- swer to language study, and helps French students move much faster. This way, they learn to under- stand and speak French correctly by listening to and taping recordings, and the French way of life comes closer to the students through films and mag- azines used regularly in the course. MRS. JO ANNE HOPE, teacher, adjusts recording system as stu- dents converse in French. 50 FRENCH CLUB members explore the ro- mantic aura that the French portray and dream of some day climbing the Eiffel Tower and dining at sidewalk cafes. This year's officers are, I. to r., Dena Alter, secretary; Linda Shireman, treasurer; Jo- Anne Williams, vice president, and Robert Prescott, president. Debating, oral interpretation, oratory, ex- temporaneous speaking, story telling and dramatization are among the fields covered in the interesting speech-drama course. Too, it helps students to master themselves in front of audiences, to overcome timidity and stage fright and prepares them to further venture into their possible hidden talents. .. Just a little dab here and a little dab there, and she becomes Rom- eo's Juliet! Teacher, Mrs. Johnny Lei- brock, observes girls at work. Speech, drama students test their skills Well, JoAnn, the tape's running. . speak up! 51 Many creative interests have been developed through DHS' exciting and varied art course. Students enjoy sketching, dabbing in colors, learning to splash oils and to delve into the deeper aspects of art and crafts. Instructor Marshall Gravette shows pupil use of cutter. Students discover new talents in art study FULL-SCALE CAR WHEEL is a part of each of the several mobil classroom practice units. Would-be drivers get thorough training This year DHS drivers’ ed program had the benefit of one of the state’s new mobil classrooms, where students learned much about safe driving getting inside the practice auto. It made explaining a lot easier for teacher Homer Horton and learning more readily understandable by those preparing for drivers’ tests. COMPUTER TELLS real story of students' progress, and, at right, would-be driver can see own mistakes on blinker in- strument above his dashboard. Math continues to take down deep space’s ’No Trespassing ’ signs . . . In today’s world with its space-age computers and electron mi- croscopes, math and science, hand in hand, are a part of everyday life . . . These fields of knowledge not only apply to just the engi- neers or the research scientists, they apply to the common man. Each and every day everyone has to use some facet of math in his daily routine. Excellent equipment and faculty make DHS’ math department a place that instills these values in the minds of more and more am- bitious students, and larger numbers are discovering the need for advanced math study. 'IF YOU CAN do a simple one like this, we'll let you try an impossible one.' JOE SHACKELFORD Gen. Math, Alg. I II L J GERALD WHITCOMB Geometry KEN NEWSOM Gen. Math, Alg. I MEREDITH STOECKER Bus. Math, Alg. II, Advanced Math MRS. STOECKER SMILES because it's so easy for her, but why is he smiling? .It continues to break ’impossible’ barriers mm STERLING LOVE General Science GERALD WHITCOMB Chemistry-Physics EVERETT SMITH Biology Mars--is it the next giant space leap? . . . SHHH . . I'M about to discover something!' ’70's demand greatly advanced science study The ageless values of science play a more vital role than ever today and will continue to contribute answers to man’s questions about life, himself, his world environment, the heavens which have now become very much a part of his world, and the still vast unknown . . . Students begin to get the inside story in biology as they dissect animal speciments and painstakingly examine plant cells or skeletons. In chemistry and physics, would-be scientists are seen wearing strange apparel to pro- tect themselves during experimenta- tion. And in DHS' fine labs, they learn to apply principles learned. WITH LETTUCE, bells and colored lights, future scientists and surgeons, following instructions of Dr. Jackson, successfully perform surgury on tiny grebil, seen at right after full recovery. MRS. BOBBIE BENNETT American History SAM COOK Arkansas History Social sciences explore past, present, future . . . Social studies, concerned with hu- man society, have taken on vast new proportions, with space-age progress, as it places man and mankind in an entirely new spectrum. And DHS so- cial sciences are geared to that. History and geography and governments and politics have all taken on new impor- tance, and democracy and everyday living, the care of man and his environ- ment have become more vital study. And students, wide-eyed over recent successes in space, are eager to know more about what makes strong people and what will make their own good earth a better place for everyone. WHAT'S NEW, what's important in this country, world, universe — is important to DHSers, too. 58 MRS. RUBY HAMPTON Family Living MR. GRIFFIN points out an international trouble spot and explains problems to students. . . .Family living study as modern as reality FAMILY LIVING stu- dents' topics are often illustrated by films. 59 Future Homemakers profit from projects, group experiences Home economics and its organization, FHA, are paving the way for strong homes and strong citizens in the fast-moving, fast-changing 70's. The young wom- en see their important role as leaders among women in their communities and in the world community and realize the greater commitment that will be theirs. This year’s study and activities have centered around this general theme. MRS. DORIS GOODWIN Home Ec Instructor FHA Sponsor THIS YEAR’S FHA officers have been . to r., Rebecca Burn- ett, pres.; Margo Tra- vis, first v.p.; Lywan- da Strain, second v.p.; Dana Hudspeth, third v.p.; Dana Du- inond. sec.; Cathy Forrest, treas.; Yo Kestner. hist., and Brenda Paxton, rep. THA GIRLS worked hard in dressing up department for pre-Yule party and craft show. Home economics program expands coeds’ horizons It has been a busy year for home ec students, and an exciting one. Learning to make one’s own clothes with today’s beautiful and varied materials is a valu- able art to acquire, and what a savings it means in helping today’s girls to be well dressed. The culinary arts, home planning and decorating, and family living are all included in their experimental study, and the girls enjoy employing their skills to many crafts. They especially enjoyed decorating the Home Ec Depart- ment for Christmas, giving the tea for parents and teachers and exhibiting their crafts. PREPARING A TABLE for a meal and serv- ing it offer good homemaker training. 61 AGRI STUDENTS acquire many useful skills. Future Farmers master many skills . . . FFA OFFICERS.In front of “Old Dobbin’' is Dean Brown, reporter; on the horse, Donald Lee Ruffin, v.p., and Keith Patterson, sec.; and the others are Larry Relyea (deceased 12-27- 69), sentinel; Gary Spears, treas.; Johnny Goodwin, pres., and Ronnie Eason, student ad- viser. Sponsor David Magness in background - DAVID MAGNESS Agri—FFA EMILE LEPINE JR. Agri-Shop 62 SCENES DURING horrors of induction of new members. . . .Acquire citizenship, leadership qualities FFA means a lot to the agri boys, and they have developed excellent parliamentary proce- dure and judging teams this year which have added honors to their group. Animals they raise in projects have brought top awards again in county, district and state shows, and some of the boys have been consistent winners for several years. David Neal, for example, has exhibited champion beef calves for three straight years. They keep apace with advancing farm methods and learn valuable mechanical, electrical other skills at the same time they prepare themselves as citizens and leaders. 63 CONNIE PURDY FFA Sweetheart TEACHER'S CHECKING first for accuracy, gal. The rhythm's important, too, and speed will come. WELL, LET'S SEE whether it's this adding machine that's wrong, or it's my miscues. Commercial studies help to expand vocational The emphasis in the business world is skill, and the same emphasis is placed on commercial studies at DHS, where students are trained in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, of- fice practice, and uses of business machines. Many of those now taking commercial courses will one day own their own businesses or will follow professions not immediately related to these studie, but none will ever re- gret the business knowledge gained while in high school. IT SAYS here that most of the mistakes are human errori. SIXTY-FIVE WORDS a minute? That's MY impossible dream! opportunities for space-age young people MISS ANNA ROBINSON Typ� ng-Gen. Business MRS. PAT BOSMA Shorthand-Typing Bookkeeping FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS' chapter is a hard-working group headed by this group, I. to r.. Sherry Stillwell, trcas.; Gail Sloate, v.p.; Patricia Gibson, pres.; Linda Keaton, sec., and Diana Hill, rep. Club programs are designed to help develop character, confidence and personality and to prepare to fulfill responsibilities with competent leadership, as well as to stimulate career in- terests. 65 AT THE HELM in the DHS news department this year have been Charles Ed Stephenson, Hi-Times editor and Dragon student adviser, and Rousseau Mc- Callie, managing editor of the Hi-Times and Dragon editor. Associate eds have been Doug Stark and Becky Hudspeth, and Mike Stephenson has been bus. mgr. Other staffers: Marlyn Hageman, Ann Bosma, Sue McGraw, Kay Swim, Paula Stephenson, James Simpson, Tommy Green, Rickey Dillion, and Roger Hearington. Mrs. Mary Louise Wright is publications sponsor. ED. STEPHENSON and Assoc. Ed. Stark frame a story for Hi-Times Hi-Times staff members are the busiest group in school. They employ many tal- ents in their work. Much more is involved in journalism, they learn, than a course in writing, art and photography, although working knowledge of all three are musts in the news media. They combine mathematics with good business sense in operating and financing their paper and yearbook, and the many facets of their work helps to develop personality, leadership, responsibility and a sense of achievement. Hie Hi-Times has consistently won state and national honors and placed fourth in the U S. again last year for its youth traffic campaign — this year's class hoping to top it. Teamwork is the key as Hi-Times staff DELIVERY DAY is always like a bee hive in journalism room. FINE-COMBING finished product GOING OUT WHERE NEWS is happening has been an exciting experience for student journalists. Here they are conducted on a tour of White River Wild- life Refuge just as ducks and geese are winging into winter quarters. works hard to reflect voice of DeWitt High Autumn skies boom with sounds of Dragons’ merry marching band In the crisp cool of early mornings and on both hot and chilly afternoons it was endless practice for DHS’ meadow larks as they prepared to set the mood for hearty cheers and unrestrain- ed yells at football games and for parades, march- ing contests and other performances. They’ve brought many compliments to themselves for their fine work and good looks and to their school as well. 69 Band’s fine performances thrill grandstands, 70 bring honors at marching festivals MAJORETTES fresh from summer camps, medal clad, gave DHS' marching band ecstasy, beauty and zip as they led it through parades and numerous performances at football games and marching events. In front are Diane Kestner, Linda Shireman, Vicki Braswell, and behind them, Dena Alter, Yocharlsie Kestner, Sharon Hudson and LaDonna Carver. THE THRILL of making All-State band came to to these three members of the varsity band: Alan Williams, bass clarinetist; Ann Bosma, flutist, and Steven Clements, bass trombonist. Three make All-State band CONCERT BAND: In center front, Director Ronald Inzer; first row, I. to r., Kay Watts, Ann Bosnia, Becky Hudspeth, Chris Lcibrock, Diana Denman, Robin Brown, Sheila Dillion; second row: Sharon Hudson, Sue McGraw, Jo Anne Williams, Denise Carver, Debbie Peebles, Debra Fowler, Sandra Ransom; third row: Margaret Anderson, Becki Hampton, Vicki Braswell, Dena Alter, Linda Snireman, David Burton, Barry Cooper, Teresa Neukam, Jeannie Waller, Dana Cazort; fourth row: Marlyn Hageman, Jerry Jessup, Alan Williams, Steve Clements, Betty Adams, Trudy Hatch, Gene Jessup, James Simpson; fifth row: D’Anne Derrick, Tommy Green, Perry Simpson, Diane Kestner, Robert Almond, Don Stephenson, Vicki Bauman, Byron Dickson, Calvin Vos, Tressa Tower, Sheila Grissom, Yo Kestner; back rows LaDonna Carver, Gail Neal, Rodger Hearington, Doug Stark, Robert Williams, Dennis Ross. Concert GUEST DIRECTOR Bill Clark of Arkadelphia works with region- al junior band members meet ing at DHS as local director Ron Inzer looks on. band shines in both region, state All-Region: Vicki Braswell, Ann Bosma, Marlyn Hage- man, Calvin Vos, Gene Jes- sup, Sue McGraw, Robert Williams, Steve Clement, Alan Williams, Dana Cazort, Margret Anderson, Dennis Ross, JoAnne Williams, Chris Leibrock, James Simpson, Gail Neal, Becky Hudspeth, Tommy Green, Doug Stark, Jeannie Waller, Rodger I lear- ington, Kay Watts, Diana Denman, Douglas Williams; (absent) Sharon Hudson, Teresa Neukam. HU 73 i ALL-STATE SINGERS from DeWitt Highs chorus, announced in February, are Calvin Vos, tenor; Clifford Smith, bass (alternate); Sarah Jones, soprano; Doug Williams, tenor, and James Simpson, bass. Five DHS singers All-State CHORUS MEMBERS: First row, I. to r.: Ethyl Gaither, Brenda Camp- bell, Debbie Pike, Jeannie Waller, Vicki Bauman, Becky Boyd, Ierry Bartz, Johnny Cobb, Jerry Dillion, Mike Sloate, Danny Strain, Janice Grissom, Martha Christy, Joyce Robertson, Joyce Hawkins, Shirley Page; second row: Charlene Revel, Sherry Stillwell, Kathy Fisher, Darlene Duncan, Sarah Jones, Gail Neal, Elmer Robertson, Timmy Rullin, Steven Clements, Barry Cooper, Sherri Mclntoch, Gloria Burley, Kay Butcher, Barbara Black, Margaret Ticey, Ann Bosma; third row: Wanda Strain, Pain Person, Etta Austin, Peggy Ellenburg, Margie Burris, Lx retta Avery, Calvin Vos, Roger Counce, Denny Hearn, Ricky W est, Alan William, Pam Isom, Vicki Huckaby, Jane Luckie, Elaine Pike, Laverne Pitts; fourth row: Lorene Conner, Doris West, Carla Ellenburg, Brenda Pruitt, Eddie Mae Williams, Winnie Holt, Clifford Smith, Douglas Williams, Ricky Jeffcoat, Rodger Hearington,, Terry Adams, James Simpson, Betty Turner, Debbie Ruffin, Patty Kay Jones, Lillie Mae Pruitt, Mattie Brown, Betty Phillips. DHS choruses please many audiences 74 VARSITY SINGERS who cap- tivated many audiences all year: First row, I. to r.: Jeannie Waller, Debbie Pike, Karen Hearn; second row: Becky Boyd, Sarah Jones, Becki Hampton, Patty Kay Jones; third row: James Simpson, Steven Clements, Calvin Vos, Johnny Cobb; fourth row: Cooper Essex, Rodger Hearington, Ricky Jeff- coat, Terry Adams. bring alma mater region, state honors The choral groups at DeWitt High are a real credit to the school and in demand by many civic and social organizations. In addition to several splendid concerts, the singers have rated especially well in regional and state festivals, with eight making All-Region and five All-State. DHS chorus is rated right at the top. CHARLES PARHAM Director ALL-REGION mem- bers of the chorus: Calvin Vos, James Simpson, Doug Wil- liams, Betty Phillips, Clifford Smith, Jean- nie Waller, Sarah Jones and Debbie Pike. 75 CLASSES 76 FRESHMEN _________ 78 SOPHOMORES _______ 86 JUNIORS___________ 98 SENIORS___________ 110 HERE'S a cross section for you! ONLY FOR the brave! : G LA HELPING beat those 'Birds.' CLASS SPONSORS, these brave souls: From the left, Mrs. Meredith Stoecker, a Junior sponsor; Mrs. Jane Davis, Sopho- more sponsor; Miss Ethyl Oates Miller, Freshman sponsor; Mrs. Johnny Leibrock and Mrs. Bobbie Bennett, Senior sponsors; Mrs. JoAnne Hope, another Junior sponsor, and James Jackson, other Sophomore sponsor. MR. WHITCOMB, far left, brushes his teeth between classes — and Mr. Shackelford — is he singing? 77 FRESHMEN CLASS of- ficers, Z. to r., are Tommy Smith, vice president; Chris Leibrock, secretary- treasurer, and Jerry Jess- up, president. Freshmen launch many fancied dreams ... Happiness is getting to be a Freshman! ... It is running up and down this world, chasing the wind, the stars, the sun, the rain, and even rainbows, but never quite catching them . . . But it is also being too young to worry about that and just the age to dream big dreams. 78 MARGARET ANDERSON MITCHELL AUFDERHEIDE LORETTA AVERY JACKIE AYCOCK TERRY BARTZ VICKI BAUMAN RAYMOND BEAM CHARLES BENNETT HARLEN BENNETT BARBARA BLACK .. High school itself is a goal reached BOB BOYD GARY BOYD PATRICIA BRADBERRY WINFRED BRADFORD JERRY BRANDS MARY ALICE BRONSON EZELL BROWN LARRY BROWN ROBIN BROWN LOU ANN BURNETT NOW, LET'S JUST put him inside. DID YOU SEE Mr. Whitcomb dancing around at the pep rally? Classroom frustrations come early . . . PEGGY BURTON NORMA BUTCHER WILLIE CAMPBELL DENISE CARVER DOROTHY CASE VARNELL CLARK DIANE COHNS BARRY COOPER EATHEL GOTTEN ROGER COUNCE TOMMY DAVIS MARILYN DEMPSEY DIANA DENMAN D’ANA DERRICK CARROLL EASON DARRELL EDWARDS RILEY EDWARDS KAREN ELLENBURG NEEDRA ELROD FRED FISHER GOTTA HAVE THOSE themes ready by next period IT'S BOUND TO work one way or the other ...They just can’t get science off their minds DEBORAH FOWLER JIMMY FOX JULIA FOX BILLY FREEMAN ETHYLENE GAITHER SANDRA GRAY KENNY GRISHAM JANICE GRISSOM LEWIS HALLER JOYCE HAWKINS DEAN HAYES REX HEDRICK CAROLYN HENDERSON DEBBIE HENDERSON WILLIAM HENDRIX DEBORAH HOBBS GARY HOOVER ROCKY HORTON DANNY HOWE HENRY ISOM t 81 82 PAM ISOM DEBBIE JACKSON TOMMY JACOBS MICHAEL JAMES EDWARD JAMISON STEVE JENKINS JERRY JESSUP CHERYL KAGEBEIN DANNY KAGEBEIN LLOYD KERNS KENNETH KEY MABLENE KING JAMES KIRCHOFF TEDDY KITLER BILL KOEN CHRIS LEIBROCK AL LONDON BOBBY LOWE JANE LUCKIE EARNEST MATHIS LORENE MATHIS LUCINDA MEINS MICHAEL MEINS SHARON MITCHELL CHARLES MORTON JIMMY MOSER JIMMY MOSS JAY MURPHY Some Freshmen may live on the moon SHE MAKES MOONS of her own. SHERRY MC INTOSH TERESA NEWKAM NORMA NORTH JOHNNY OWENS 83 SHIRLEY PAGE NORMA PAXTON DEBBIE PEEBLES ELAINE PIKE JAMIE POLLOCK JOHNNY POTTORFF LILA MAE PRUITT MICHAEL PUGH HENRIETTA RANSOM LINDA RANSOM STANLEY RANSOM CLAUDIA REVILS MARION RICE ELMER ROBINSON MIKE ROSS RICHARD ROUSH CATHY RUFFIN REXIE RUFFIN DONNA SANDERS EDWARD SCHORSTEIN TOMMY SHACKELFORD GARY SHERWOOD PAT SIMMONS TOMMY SMALL KEITH SMITH TOMMY SMITH KAY SPHARLER WESLEY STATON CINDY STEPHENS CROSBY STEVENS KENNETH STIGGER DANNY STRAIN PERRY STROH BOBBY TICEY MARGARET TICEY 84 MIKE TIFENBACK _ LINCOLN TOLIVER Cl PATRICK TOLIVER NOT PICTURED Dickie Bradberry David Burtram Ray Grammar Danny Kagcbein Jerry Thompson Benny West Allen Williams HERE'S A BARREL of fun. HEY, CLEM! This is one of them yard dogs. ...They’re always on ’brink’ of something big! TRESSA TOWER CATHY TRUSSELL SANDRA VANDERFORD CAROLYN TURNER JOYCE VANSANDT TROY VAUGHN GLENDA VENT TRUDY VERSER MIKE WARGO TERRY WATKINS HAROLD WATTERS CAROL WEATHERS GARY WEST JOHNNY WILLIAMS MURRAY WILLIAMS CHARLES WILMON PATTI WOODS BARBARA WRIGHT STEVE WRIGHT DUKE YOUNG 85 SOPHOMORE CLASS officers this year have been Dana Hudspeth, vice president; Dona Hudspeth, secretary-treasurer, and Colleen Evans, president. An era is started with the coming of Sophomores... 86 DOUGLAS ADAMS KEITH ADAMS ROBERT ALMOND STEVE ASHCRAFT BOBBY ATKINS BILLY BAXTER YVONNE BAXTER JOE BAZARROW RUSTY BERRY BETTY SUE BOHANNON NANCY BOHANNON MIKE BOSMA BRAD BOYD GARY BOYD DEBRA BRADFORD JERRY BRADFORD This is their third of the century! THIS YEAR'S class favorites are Dana Hudspeth and a tie be- tween Harold Criswell and Mark Hargrove. Becoming a Sophomore is like having a date with destiny. After a hard row of subjects in their Freshman year, study lets up a little bit, and sophomores take more interest in activities, serve on im- portant committees and accept many new responsibilities. They work in Student Council, decorate the school at Christmas, some are club officers, and this is the group who gave Seniors the competition for the spirit stick. MICHAEL BRANDS JANET BRENNEMAN MITCHELL BRONSON HAROLD BROWN GLORIA BURLEY REBECCA BURNETT MICHAEL CAPPS GLEN CARTER LA DONNA CARVER FLOYD CHANNEYWORTT STEVE CLEMENT MARGIE CLOSSON GLENN COIT HAROLD CRISWELL DENNIS CUMMINGS LYLE CUNNINGHAM Sophomores are suddenly doing their dream ---everything they ever dreamed of... BEAT YA TO the dust pile ...They’re a very real part of what’s happening BILLIE CURRIE GARLAND DAVIS JERRY DILLION SHELIA DILLION BILLY DUMOND BOBBY DUMOND DANA DUMOND RITA EASON 89 LEON EDWARDS SUSIE EGGBURN CARLA ELLENBLIRG SUE ELLIOTT ROBERT ELLIS COOPER ESSEX -COLLEEN EVANS -HAL FERGUSON EDDIE FISHER JUDY FISHER ROBERT FLOWERS CATHY FORREST RAY GARDENER RHONDA GEORGE BARBARA GIBSON STEVE GOODWIN JIMMY GRAY RONNIE GREEN SHEILA GRISSOM MARK HARGROVE 90 GERALD HARRIS SUSAN HARRIS SHEILA HATCH DENNY HEARN ROBBIE HESTER WINNIE HOLT I AMES HORTON JIMMY HUCKABY VICKIE HUCKABY JUDY HUDSON DANA HUDSPETH DONA HUDSPETH Life is such a daily experience Va. JOHN ISOM LINDA JACKSON DAVIE JACOBS SHERI JOHNSON GARY JONES STEVE KEFFER YOCHARLSAE KESTNER PRENTICE KING MARTHA KITTLER RICHARD LAFARGUE EVELYN LAMB LARRY LAVITTE RICKEY LAWSON SHARKEY LECROY SHARON LECROY SCOTT LEI BROCK CARL LESTER ELMER LONDON JOHN LORICK JOE MAHOVSKY CAROLYN MALONE DOYLE MANIS ARTHUR MANNIS OWEN MANUES STEVE MAUGANS LINDA MIDK1FF DEBBIE MILLER School spirit radiates in Sophomores’ faces... a Dragon play 94 CARTTE MONTGOMERY LESTER MOPPIN OLIVER MOORE GARY McCARTY LISA McCALLIE LAVERN OATES KEITH O’DANIEL JAMES O'NEAL BRENDA PAXTON ROSA PEEBLES JERRY PERRY GLENDA POLLARD EDDIE POTORFF RONNIE PRICE BRENDA PRUITT RICKY PURDY DENNIS RANDALL POLDER RANSOM SANDRA RANSOM JEANNIE RHODES JUST A SAMPLE of that sophomore zoom! Stick around-------they’ll spell out the big noise CHARLES ROBERTS WILLIAM (BUTCH) ROBERTSON ADA ROBINSON DENNIS ROSS TIMMY RUFFIN JERRI SIEMS TERRY SIMPSON DANNY SLOATE TED SLOATE EVELYN SMITH GLENDA SMITH JANICE SMITH 95 RECKON WE HAVE them straight? SORRY - GOOFED AGAIN! Someone said the object of the game is to learn 96 LINDA SMITH MARY SMITH RAYMOND SMITH LYWANDA STRAIN DAVID THIGPEN STEVEN TIBBETT ROCKY WEST JEANIE WHITELAW DENNIS WILSON DOUGLAS WILLIAMS EDDIE MARIE WILLIAMS EDWARD WILLIAMS LINDA WILLIAMS BETTINA WILMON RITA WISE DAVID WOODS OSCAR WRIGHT VIRGINIA YOUNG Thoughts loom ahead for Juniors. They’ve looked forward to “their” turn at being seniors all year long, but they eye it now with a bit of fear mixed with their delight. Juniors have added lots of responsibilities this year, worked hard in Student Council, hand, football, basketball, clubs — and stu- dies haven’t been easy, either. Their main project, of course, was making money with which to put on a super Junior-Senior ban- quet. BETTY ADAMS ROBERT AGE DENA ALTER MARK AUFDERHEIDE 98 Juniors are sparkle with a mi ion lights... TRIMMING THINGS up right for this year's Juniors have been of- ficers Dena Alter, secretary-treas- urer; PeeWee Fox, president, and Jo Ann Carter, vice president HERE THEY ARE — Junior favorite , chosen by class vote, are that hard-work- ing Dragon quarterback, Gary Hudson, and JoAnn Carter Wherever you go, you catch their beam 1 ETTA AUSTIN EUNICE BELEFORD KAREN BENNETT EARLINE BILLINGS 99 Their aim is total involvement... 100 JACKIE BITNER PAM BOWEN JAMES BOYD VICKIE BRASWELL MERLIN BRENNEMAN DONALD BROWN MATTIE BROWN BOBBY BUCHANAN BUFORD BULLOCK MARGIE BURRIS VINCENT CALLAHAN BRENDA CAMPBELL GARY CARTER JO ANN CARTER .. .After all they’re the Seniors of 71 DEBBIE CASE DANA CAZORT LARRY CHILDERS MARTHA CHRISTY CLAUDIA CLEMENT LORENE CONNOR JOHNNY DAVIS BYRON DICKINSON STICKS AND STONES can break my bones — but you might bruise me! 101 102 Juniors have many stimulating experiences... EDWIN DILLION DARLENE DUNCAN LINDA EDWARDS PEGGY ELLENBURG KARON ELROD KATHY FISHER TERRY FOWLER ROBERT FOX SANDRA FREEMAN JOHN FULTON WALTER GIBSON RAY GILBERT DENNIS GIRERD BECKI HAMPTON TRUDY HATCH KAREN HEARN ONITA HEARN JOHN HENDERSON WALTER HILLMAN DIANN HOLT MARY HOWARD BILLY HUDSON SHARON HUDSON GARY HUDSON ...Like raising money for Junior-Senior Banquet ™ HIGH SCHOOL B TEAM V5 STUTTGART — MONDAY 7 0 HERE SSEMBLY 1 .‘'AY i I cussfm ' 1. 22 ;v.-: HOPE WE BEAT 'em! 103 SUE HUTCHINS JAMES JACOBS VICKI JACOBS MARTIN JAMES CINDY JAMISON GENE JESSUP PATTY KAY JONES RANDY E. JONES SARAH JONES DIANE KESTNER JUDY LESTER MARY ALICE LUEBKE SCOTT LYNCH BOBBY JOE MANUES ARTHUR MIDKIFF DEBRA MIDKIFF EDGAR MONTGOMERY GARY MORRIS CAROLYN MOSER debbie McIntosh 104 SHE THINKS I'LL fall If she lets go. MAY ALL YOUR landings be three-point. It’s the year for spirit and determination FRANCES McNEELY SANDRA McSWAIN ANN McCARTY GAIL NEAL MARGIE NICHOLS VIRGINIA OATES JOE O’DELL PAM PARSONS 105 CAREFUL WITH THAT trim comb, fellow Juniors take interest in policies and regulations... KEITH PATTERSON JIMMY PERRY BETTY PHILUPS JAMES PHILLIPS DEBBIE PIKE LAVERNE PITTS GLENDON POLLARD ROBERT PRESCOTT BILLY RANDALL EDWARD REEVES JOYCE ROBERTSON IOHN ROSE 106 I RODNEY ROSS DEBBIE RUFFIN DANNY SELF JERRY SELF PERRY SIMPSON MIKE SLOATE CLIFFORD SMITH RICHARD SMITH MICHAEL STRAIN VANNY STRAIN . . .At least, rules are often pointedly brought to mind 107 Their dream? It’s not impossible to become a Senior... 108 LINDA TOLBERT WILLIAM TURNER MARSHA VANSANDT CALVIN VOS ROXIE WATKINS TERRY WATKINS BOBBY WEST DORIS WEST DEAN WEST LARRY WEST EILEEN WILDER CAROLYN WILLIAMS ROBERT WILLIAMS DEBORAH WILSON NINA WISDOM ROYCE WRIGHT PICTURE THE NEXT f second. SHE SAID IT would stay up if we put it together this way. ..And their shining hour is getting closer BASKET'S RIGHT OVER here. GUESS WHAT I see way out there? NOT PICTURED Cedi Brown Charles Bradford Carolyn Jamison Algy Montgomery 109 Seniors’ quest to follow, and one It’s almost over here for the more than 100 seniors, and for most of them, high school has been a good trip. . . Friendships, studies, sports, organizations and leadership responsibilities have all helped to give them sturdiness and extended perception as they launch into the larger life of the most exciting age in man’s history. SENIOR CLASS of- ficers have been (front to back) Ronnie Hes- tir, president; Johnny Evans, vice president; Debbie Greenhill, sec- retary, and Jerry Ham- brick, treasurer. 110 day to reach the unreachable stars BILLY ADAMS Good qualities need no advertising. Beta 3 yrs.; SC 2; football 4, lettered 3; Jr. play; Boys’ State. TERRY ADAMS Blessed is the man who invented sleep. Choir 1 yr., Varsity 1; band 5, mgr. 1; Cajun Dance Band; Boy Scouts 2; fire marshal 1; DeMo- lays I. JOHNNY ALLEN He'd stop St. Peter's roll call to make a bright re- mark. FFA 4 yrs., state conv. 1, rodeo clown 2, shop me- chanic team 3; SC 2, De Molays 3. Ill LULA M. BILLINGS Says little but thinks much. FHA 2 yrs; basketball 1. JUDY BLACK School life has been a lot of fun. Jr. basketball cheerleader 1 yr.; Sr. football cheer- leader 1; Soph, class sec.; FTA 3; FHA 3; March of Dimes, Heart Fund work- LOUIS E. BLUMHORST Work is sacred. Never touch it. Boys Scouts 5 yrs, v.p. 1, pres. 1, sec. 1; Explorers 2. ANN BOSMA Always in a hurry, always late. Band 5 yrs, All-Region 2; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs; Youth Council; Jr. play; Girls' State; Jr. Miss pag- eant; FHA 2, sec. 1; Rainbows 4; chorus, ac- companist 1; Ark. House of Rep. page; Miss Ark. Co. contest 1; Beta 1. BECKY BOYD All-around girl, radiates joy, only weakness, the heart of a boy. Basketball cheerleader 2 yrs.; football cheerleader 3; Jr. Miss DHS; Fresh- man favorite, Junior fa- vorite; Freshman class sec.; Beta 3, sec. 1, v.p. 1; Alumni Day maid 2; De- Molay Girl Friday; Miss Ark. Co. contest; Jr. Miss pageant; achievement a- ward; FHA 1; Teen March of Dimes co-chm; choir; Varsitv 2; librarian 2; SC 4. THOMAS BRACEVVELL He thinks school is like a book and is hunting for the last page. Football 4 yrs. lettered 2. RANDY BRIGGS Fond of pleasure, never still, has never studied, never will. FFA 4 yrs; Jr. football. DEAN BROWN His brown eyes have been the downfall of more girls than one. Football 4 yrs, lettered 4; All Dist., All-State; bas- ketball 1, lettered 1; track 2, lettered 1; SC 4; FFA 4, reporter; Queen Duch- ess. VONDA BROWN Quiet, unlike most girls. FTA 2 yrs.; French club 1. To be a high school senior — ---a once-in-a-lifetime experience 112 ROGER BRADFORD (Not Pictured) MIKE STEPHENSON, KAY SWIM, BECKY BOYD Honor graduates 113 114 JOHN D. CAPPS, JR. A flash of mischief in those dark brown eyes. FFA 4 yTS.; baseball 3. DALE CARTER Confess and be hanged. FFA 4 yrs.; DeMolays 3; Jr. football mgr. 2. LARRY CARTER Nature gave us two ears, only one mouth — such an inconvenience! FFA 4 yrs., meat judging team 3. DENNIS CHILDS You live only once, but if you work it right, once is enough. Basketball 1 yr.; track 1; football 1; baseball 1; SC 1. JOYCE J. CLARK Ring on her finger, man on her mind. Basketball 2 yrs., lettered 1. JOHNNY COBB His eyes are enchanting pools of darkness. Football 4 yrs.; basketball 3; FFA 1; Boys’ State; Jr. play; track 1; Varsity choir. Whatever the action—Seniors are up to it... DALE CULLIPHER Has a smile for every girl and five for every boy. Tr., Sr. football cheerleader; Sr. basket- ball cheerleader; Jr. basketball 2 yrs.; Soph class v.p. favorite; Alumni maid 2; SC 3; FHA 3, v.p. 1, fed. v.p.; FTA 3, 2nd v.p., sec.; 4-H 7. club and coun- ty pres., champ, girl; Rainbows 3, sev. offices; Girls’ State; Jr. play; Jr. Miss pag., state bid; div. Teen March of Dimes chm., Heart Fund. MIKE DAVIS Everyone admires his gameness, wit, good nature. SC 1 yr.; football 3. RICKEY DILLON Somewhere between a hindrance and a help. Explorers, v.p. 1 yr., sec. 1; Hi-Times spts. ed.. Dragon cir. mgr. CAROLYN DUNCAN Friendship makes life worth living. FHA 2 yrs. . . . AND LAST YEAR we laughed at those cryin' Seniors! ...It’s all part of the game of skill they pla CONNIE DUPSLAFF She gained no titles, but lost no friends. FHA 2 yrs.; Pepperettes 3. LINDA EASON Loves fun, loves talkin’ Basketball 3 yrs.; Rain bows; Riding Club; Jr. play; Pepperettes 2; FHA 2; FTA 3. RONNIE EASON Sometimes outdoes Ro- meo, Don Juan, Prince Charming — all of them. Football 6 yrs; basketball 1; track 4: FFA 4, officer 2; DeMolay 3; Jr. class sec.; Jr. play. JOHNNY EVANS Head in clouds, feet on ground, little girls’ hearts go round ’n round. SC 3 yrs., v.p. 1; football 5, lettered 5, All-Dist.; track 4, lettered 4; Beta 2; DeMolays 4, MC 1: class officer 2; class favorite 4: Jr. Mr. DHS CARROLL FOX Anger dieth quickly with a good man. Beta 3 yrs.; FFA 3; SC 1; Riding dub; Jr. play. NAOMI L. GAITHER Remedies of love she knew by name. Librarian 1 vr.; church sec., Jr. usher. PATRICIA GIBSON Full of frietidliness, fun, doesn’t dislike anyone. Jr. basketball 1 yr.. lettered, All-Dist.; Sr. basketball 3, All-Tour. 1; Girls' State; FBLA, pres. 1. JOHNNY GOODWIN Loyal companion, excellent friend. Fresh, v.p.; football 6 vrs.; SC 4; Bovs' State; Beta, pres. 1; FFA, pres. 1, judg- ing team 4; Jr. play. ALFRED GRAMMER I learn by keeping ntouth shut and eyes open. 116 You’d never believe all they have to do! They make the most of their one-way road TOMMY GREEN I think J think more than you think I think. Beta 3 yrs.; band 4, All-Dist. 1; SC 1. DEBBY GREENHILL % Politeness goes far, costs nothing. Fresh, treas.; Jr. basketball 1: Pepper ettes 3; FHA 3, pres. 1; Beta 3. treas. 1; Sr. class sec.; Girls’ State; Alumni maid; office worker 2; SC 2; DAR citi- zenship award. WILLIAM GRESHAM He’d agree with you, hut you're wrong. FFA 3 yrs. MARLYN HAGEMAN I'm not impulsiveI But I want to do what I want to do when I want to do it. Band 5 yrs.; Beta 3; FTA 3; Walther Lg. 3, rep. 1, pres. 1; Jr. play; Rain- bows; Jr. Miss pag.; Sr. basketball cheerleader; Hi-Times cir. mgr.; Drag- on feature ed. 117 JERRY RAY HAMBRICK One-fifth genius — the other four-fifths? Football 4 yrs., lettered 3; Jr. football 2, lettered 1; basketball 2; Beta 3; FTA 3, v.p. 1, pres. 1; French club 1; Boys’ State; De- Molays; Jr. class treas.; SC; Jr. play. RODGER HEARINGTON Heart's as big as his size. Band 4 yrs., All-Dist. 3; SC 1; choir 1; Varsity ch. 1. RONNIE HESTIR Take good care of me; good men are rare. Jr. football 2 yrs., ltd. 1; Sr. track 2, ltd. 1; Sr. foot- ball 4, ltd. 3j DeMolays; Jr. class v.p.; Sr. class pres.; French club; Boys’ State; SC; Rainbow beau. DIANA HILL Great heart — great smile. FBLA 2 yrs., rep. 1; Li- brary club 1; 4-H 2. BECKY HUDSPETH Intellect, common sense, and just enough mischief to make her intertsting. Band 5 yrs.; Rainbows 5, WA, Gr. choir, Gr. cross of color; UMY 5, v.p. 1; FTA 3, French cIud 2; choir 1; Jr. play; Assoc, ed. Hi-Times, Dragon bus. mgr. TABITHA JAMES Leave silence to the saints. I’m just human. FHA 2 yrs., rep. 1; bas- ketball 3, lettered 2. RICKEY TEFFCOAT Vm just a big oV bashful boy. Transf. from LR; football mgr.; Library' club 2 yrs.; chorus 2; Varsity ch. 1. RAYMOND JEMERSON Not afraid of work, can lie down right beside it and sleep. Boy Scouts 4 yrs.; 4-H 4; basketball 3. RANDY JONES Doesn't preach, so he doesn’t practice. Football 4 yrs. Up, up with culture--you need it wherever you go 118 LINDA KEATON Gentle heart is tied with an easy thread. FBLA 2 yrs., sec. 1. SUSAN KENNEDY Never can tell what I'll do next. Football cheerleader 4 yrs.; basketball chrldr. 1; FHA 2, 2nd v.p.; Fresh, class rep.; Soph, class treas.; Mag. dr. shm.; asst. Girl Set. Idr. 2; Ark. Conv. pagt; Jr. Miss pag eant; UMY 1, treas.; Beta 3; SC 3. REX KIDD Happy is he; from cares he's; free. FFA 4; Jr. football. THOMAS KING Knowledge power? Gosh. 1 feel weak. 4-H; Boy Scouts 4; agri 4. RUTH LORICK Gum — anyone? Jr. basketball mgr. 1 yr.; FHA 2, hist. 1; FTA 1; Rainbows 4; SC 1. SHERRY LUMSDEN About to enter school of matrimony. Band 3 yrs. Seniors are unashamed of having brains THERE'S A FIRST time for everything! 119 SHARON McBROOM Short in height, but what a delight. FHA 2 yrs., v.p. 1; CA’s 1; BTC 4. ROUSSEAU McCALLIE Laugh and the class laughs with you, but you go to the office alone. Football 1 yr., lettered 1; basketball mgr.; Hi-Times mg. ed., Dragon editor, photographer; Alumni escort 3; Jr. class pres.; MYF; Cajuns Soul Band 5; FFA 4; safety patrol. SUZANNE McGRAW She’s not fickle; she just knows what she’s looking for and can’t find it. Rainbows 5 yrs.; band 5; Beta 3; FTA 3; All-Dist. band; Jr. play; Dragon assoc, ed.; Hi-Times news ed.; Miss Ark. Co. contest 2; Alumni maid 2; UMY; Sr. basketball cheerleader; Jr. Homecoming maid; Jr. Miss pageant. JOHN MAHOVSKY Work is the greatest thing in the world; therefore, let's save it till tomorrow. Jr. play; Boy Scouts 7 yrs.; Explorers 1; Order of Arrow 2; Indian dance team. Take note of this closely-knit group JOE MITCHELL My heart is whole, my fancy free. Go away, girls. Don't bother me. JERRY MONROE Don’t bother trouble till it bothers you. Football 4 yrs.; (Transf. from Pine Bluff). PHYLLIS MOYER Good natured, friendly, true; never shows signs of being blue. FHA 1 yr.; GA 3. DAVID NEAL A cowl A cow! My king- dom for a cowl FFA 4 yrs., county grand champ beef exhibitor 2 yrs., district, state livestock awards. DANNY OATES Few were his words, but wonderfully clear. 4-H 2 yrs.; basketball 3: All-Dist. 1; agri 4; track 1. TOMMY ODELL Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where all the fruit is? Football 4 yrs.; Boys' State; DeMolays. RUTH PAGE Silence is not ignorance, but concentration. KELLY PEARSON And his brain was so load. ed it nearly exploded. French club; FFA 1; homeroom officer. VIRGINIA PEEBLES Those who say the least are often the unsest. FHA 2 yrs.; Library club 3; Beta 3. VICKI POLLARD Good thing giggles are not unlawful. Band 5 vrs.; Rainbows 4; SC 1. CONNIE PURDY I like to work and do my share. SC 3 yrs.; FHA 2; rep. 1; FTA 3, treas. 1; Alumni maid of honor; Riding club; March of Dimes, Heart Fund worker. MIKE REED Athletic, witty, full of fun. Jr. football basketball; Sr. football 3 vrs., lettered 3. 121 They call their own shots. . . LOIS REVELS A bright, sunny miss. FHA 2 vrs. YOU'RE SO SMART you make me lick!' DANNY ROACH Not an electrician, but he's got connections. Football 1 yr.; FFA 4. DONALD LEE RUFFIN It's not always what you can do, but sometimes what you can get away with. FFA 4 yrs., officer 1; judging team 2; Beta 2; Jr. football, Sr. football 2, let- tered 1. LESTER SCROGGINS Sure I can dance. It's my dang shoes that are so ignorant! SC 2 yrs.; football 5, let tered 4; track 4, lettered 2; French club; basket- ball. 122 They’re the stars in the ’Look of the ’70’s BARBARA SHADWICK Laugh-In girl on tricycle she may be, but she’ll have a place in society! Choir 1 vr.; Librarv club 4; GA 3. KATHLEEN SHADWICK Love is a proud and gentle thing. FHA 2 yrs. LINDA SHIREMAN The course of true love never runs smooth. Band 5 yrs., majorette 4, head maj. 1; Jr. Homecoming maid 2; Jr. basketball cheerleader 1; Rainbows 5; French club: Miss Ark. Co. contest; state, other twirling clinics; Jr. UMY pres,. SC 1. JAMES SIMPSON Why study. You won’t know it five years from now. Band 5 yrs.; choir 2; Varsitv; SC 1. 123 124 LARRY SIMPSON The less learned, the less there is to forget. FFA 3 yrs. DEWAYNE SLOATE Tall and quiet — always was, always will he. Basketball 2 yrs.; track 1. MISS ANNA would be proud GAIL SLOATE A smile for all, a cheerful way she has. FHA 2 yrs., treas. 1; FBLA 2, v.p. 1; Library club 3. CAROLYN SMITH If silence is golden, she’s poverty stricken. FHA 2 yrs.; FBLA 2; FTA 2; basketball 2; Girl Scouts 4; 4-H 4; SC 2; Science club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1; 8th gr. pres., 7th gr. v.p.; SSA 4; SS sec. 2, church choir, BTU pres. MOONEYED MOMENTS? We all have 'em. ROSETTA M. SMITH Hears much, speaks little. Jr. basketball 2 yrs.; Library club 1; FBLA 1; French club 1. GARY SPEARS The world’s a wheel, so don't worry. It’ll come around all right. Football 6 yrs.; FFA 4, of- ficer; Boys’ State; FFA judg inR team 4; Jr. play. SUSAN SPHARLER Frequently she thinks a gen tie thought. DOUG STARK A smile that wins, a manner that takes. Band 4 yrs.; French club 2; Beta 2; DeMolays 4; fire marshal; Hi-Times, Ora Ron staffs. Seniors eager to ply exotic routes of the future SCHOOL BARBER at work? ALWAYS BEHIND on homework. 125 CHARLES ED STEPHENSON He knows, and he knou s he knows. Pr. play; Jr. football 2 yrs.; Sr. football 1; SC 4, pres. 1 pres. Citizenship semi- nar; Nat’l Youth for America 1; church choir 2; Beta 2; Hi-Times cd.; Dragon staff student adv.; Mag. drive co chm.; White Christmas shm. Boys’ State; Mch. of Dimes; Safety Patrol 3. MIKE STEPHENSON Dependable, sincere — a good guyI Chorus 1 yr.; DeMolays 3, past MC; UMY 3; Beta 3; Hi-Times bus. mgr., Dragon staff, photographer for Hi- Times, annual; fire marshal. PAULA STEPHENSON Waiting patiently for my Sir Galahad. Rainbows 3 yrs.; UMY 6, treas. 1; Li- brary club 3, reporter 1; Girl Scouts 7; FHA 1; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs. JANET STEVENS A smile that is childlike and bland. FBLA 1 yr.; Y-Teens; trans, sr. yr. from Hall High, LR. Seniors will challenge in every field... OH, YES - it was speech class. FLA VELI A STIGGER I make the most of all that comes and the best of all that goes. FHA 1 yr.; Beta 2; French club 1. SHERRY STILLWELL I'm not lazy. I'm just saving my energy. Tr. basketball 1 yr.; FHA 2; FTA 3, historian 1; FBLA 2, treas. 1; choir 3. KAY SWIM Looks like an angel; acts like one, too — but you never can tell what an angel will do. Beta 4 yrs.; Rainbows; FHA; football cheerleader 4; SC 3; Homecoming maid 2; Alumni queen; DeMolay Girl Friday; Girls’ State; basketball 4; Jr. play; UMY; basketball cheerldr. 2; Jr. Miss pageant, state bid; Miss Ark. Co. contest; Queen Mallard contest; Hi- Times, Dragon staffs. DAN TIBBETT They gazed and gazed and wonder grew, how one small head could carry all he kneu FFA 3 yrs., dist., state judging contests 3; student librarian 1. ...They’re going to lift America off its feet! LINDA TOLBERT BOB WATSON KAY WATTS Thinking is an idle waste of thought. Everything comes to those who wait — why hurry? Beta 1 yr. Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Frown, and you wrin- kle your face. Band 5 yrs.; FTA 3; Rainbows 4, treas. 1; Miss Ark. Co. contest 1; Sr. basketball cheerldr. 1; Alumni maid 1. the ’70’s balloon, they’ll join the new age... YEAH, THE CHRISTMAS party was fun. CHARLEY T PAUSES at health station to get eyes rehabil- itated. AGRI BOYS WILL try anything once! . . .No worries, only thrills, about speed and space LARRY DON WHEELER Only three great men are living. I'm one. I forgot the other two. SC 1 yr.; football 5; track 4. GAIL WILDER Says little hut does much, meet- ing all with a smile. Transfer from St. Charles '69. CAROLYN WILLIAMS Always wears a happy smile. Library club; student librarian 1 129 They ponder life’s many sides and cycles.. . JO ANN WILLIAMS She bums the midnight oil, but not always for study. Band 5 yrs; FTA 3, hist. 1; Beta 3; Miss Ark. Co. contest; Rainbows 4, recorder 1; French vlub, v.p. 1. GARY WILLMON Silence is the safest course for anyone to follow. DALE WRIGHT High school’s a mixed dish of good and bad, and he takes it as it comes. French club; SC 1; Library Club 2; basketball 1. JIMMY YOUNG Statistics show there are four women for every man, but I haven't found any of mine. Boy Scouts 5 yrs.; Eagle Scouts; SC. LEAVE IT TO the tall ones. IN CASE YOU wondered, they're all pulling FOR us. WE FINALLY MADE it! We finally got that spirit stick! To Seniors, there is no impossible dream. SOMEBOOY'S GOT BUTTERFLIES up there! WOULD YOU BELIEVE - the door to success! . . .And are there really unreachable stars? WATER FOUNTAINS ALWAYS a popular place. Having hitched their space wagons to a star, Seniors of 1970 bid DeWitt High fond adieu... RECKON WE REALLY looked impressive sitting in the front section? THERE'S THAT CAMERA BOY, and our backs are to the wall. . . . And OLE' CHARLEY T ... the voice of DHS. off they gallop toward their skies SENIORS WERE VETERANS on getting the luggage atop the bus for those band trips. NOW, BOYS, WHERE you goofed up on that experiment ... Yea, graduates of 701 The ’69 Dragon football season toted up seven wins, three losses and no ties. Biggest thriller was the 8-0 pound- ing Dragons gave Stuttgart Ricebirds. They also won over Dumas 6-0; Tupe- lo, Miss. 6-2; Marianna 32-6; Sheridan (unbeaten in 19 games) 30-6; Pine Bluff 12-6, and Jacksonville 18-0. The losses were to Watson Chapel 7-0; For- rest City 27-8, and Helena 14-6. De- Witt’s total yards gained were 2110 to their opponents 1300, and Dragons made a total of 126 points to their op- ponents’ 68. Autumn always belongs to red hot Dragons. . . 138 And they roasted arch rival, the Ricebirds, 8-0! SPORTS ...And watch out for the 1970 grid season! Coaches, instructors SAM COOK Head Football Coach The rigorous training that Dragons are put through in PE classes has a two- fold purpose: To build strong bodies and to develop strong Dragons for football, baskteball and track. Workouts start in August and continue right on through track period in the spring, when some of the fellows then tum toward summer baseball. And PT develops teamwork, sportsmanship and self control while it is building muscles. BOBBY ASHCRAFT Football-Track HOMER HORTON Football Girls’ Basketball KEN NEWSOM Football-Track 140 CAGERS GOT BETTER as season went along. CINDERMEN BEGAN WORKOUTS early. Dragons’ experience a threat to region title LARRY O’BRIANT Boys’ Basketball Football 1 ALVIS HOOKS Basketball Football EVERETT SMITH MRS. LINDA BOHANNON Boys’ PE Girls’ PE 141 Great defense sparks another successful season Honored in Region, State DEAN BROWN, left, Dragon end who has played a lot of slots, placed on both All-District and All State teams, and Johnny Evans, right, was chosen to the All-Region fullback slot. Junior Dragons JUNIOR DRAGONS: First row, I. to r.} Keith Mooney, Duke Young, Tommy Smith, Lyle Bitner, Billy Watkins, Harlan Bennett, Tommy Shackelford, Gary West, Dave Wright, Ken Howard, Coach Ken Newsom; second row, Billy Freeman, Carol Eason, Rocky Horton, Jay Murphy, Stanley Shadwick, Dave Allen, Roger Watkins, Ronald Ellis, Wade Currie, and Mitch Ellenburg; third row, Billy Carver, Wesley Staton. John Theis, Mark Spharler, Lloyd Kerns, Perry Stroh, Myron Earhart, Jay Cox, Michael Meins, Keith Smith; fourth row, Jackie Childers, Frank Tiner, Jimmy Moser, Mike Gill, Kevin Dupslaff. Mitch AufderHeide. Steve Vos, Tommy Watkins, Bob Bovd and Steve Lovette, and fifth row, Coach Alvis Hooks, Billy Koen, Shelby LeCroy, Terry Hawkins, Raymond Beam, Jerry Brains, Gary Sherwood, Kenny Grisham and Coach Larry O’Briant. 142 Senior Dragons THOSE UNFORGETTABLE senior Dragons: First row, from left, Coach Sam Cook, Billy Baxter, Steve Goodwin, Gary McCarty, Brad Boyd, Tommy O’Dell, Hal Ferguson, Joe O’Dell, Mike Strain, Donnie Spears, Lyle Wayne Cunningham, Coach Homer Horton, Coach Bobby Ashcraft; second row, Ricky Jeffcoat, Donald Lee Ruf- fin, Ronnie Hestir, Gary Spears, Lester Scroggins, Bobby West, Larry Childers, Johnny Goodwin, Rocky West, Steve Ashcraft, Dennis Randall, Johnny Cobb and Cooper Essex; third row, Terry Fowler, Rusty Berry, Mike Reed, Scott Lynch, Michael Bosma, Larry Don Wheeler, David Woods, Randy Jones, John Fulton, Crosby Stevens, Denny Hearn, and Eddie Fisher; fourth row, Ronnie Green, Harold Criswell, James O'Neal, John Lorick, Robert Fox, Keith O’Daniel, Dean Brown, Thomas Braccwell, Edgar Mont- gomery, David Thigpen, Gary Bovd, Walter Hillman and Glenn Coit; fifth row, Steve Keffer, Billy Adams, Johnny Evans, Gary Hudson, Robert Flowers, William Turner, Michael Brands, Richard LaFargue, Randy Jones, Mark AufderHeide, Jimmy Boyd, Jerry Ray Hambrick, Rodney Ross and Martin James. Juniors turn on steam against tough opponents LOOKS LIKE EVANS is in the clear! THE BIG MOMENT at Stuttgart for Dragons! GETTIN' READY FOR a pile-up. They upset favored teams GET THE LEAD outa yo' pants, boy! SATURDAY MORNIN' after-game chorin'. 144 These were the veterans --the Senior Dragons RUGGED JUNIORS AT practice. ROUNDING OUT A GOOD YEAR and winding up their football as DeWitt High Dragons Nov. 15 were the fifteen members of the '70 graduating class in photo above. From back to front, they are Dean Brown, Ronnie Hestir, Johnny Evans, Tommv O'Dell, Ronnie Eason, Larry Sheeler, Thomas Bracewell, Jerry Hambrick, Mike Reed, Lester Scroggins, Billy Adams, Don- ald Ruffin, Johnny Goodwin, Johnny Cobb, and Gary Spears. 145 Airways resound as cheerleaders call Dragon yells... SENIOR CHEERLEADERS (top photo) fresh from summer camps were full of new ideas and yells last fall, and the fans just loved ’em. Dale Cullipher, upper left, was captain, and in front of her is Co- Capt. Kay Swim. Seated in center is Dana Hudspeth, behind her arc Marsha Van sandt and Judy Black, and at right arc Dona Hudspeth and JoAnn Carter. In photo heloxv — scene at a typical Dragon pep rally. What noise we all made! 146 GAY PEPPERETTES were always on hand to boost the ole' Dragon spirit. Heading the group this year were Capt. Karon Hearn, Co-Capt. Karen Elrod, Lieut. Connie Dupslaff, and alternate Mary Alice Luebke. Others, although not in order standing in photo, were Vickie Jacobs, Lorene Connor, Debbie Ruffin,, Sue Hutchins, Pam Parsons, Martha Christy, Nina Wisdom, Brenda Campbell, Peggy Ellenburg, Billie Currie, Margie Burns. Jeanie Whitelaw, Lica McCallie, Dana Du Mond, Mary Smith, Debbie Wilson, Judy Lester, Jean West, Robbie Hester, Rita Eason and Lywanda Strain. .Pepperettes, too, boost Dragons to victory! JUNIOR FOOTBALL cheerleaders for '69 were Diane Denman, Sharon Strain, Robin Brown. Jamie Pollock. Debbie Green, Linda West and Kim Boyd. % Hi 9 M Full game schedule, tournaments provide Dragon cagers and Dragonettes had a win- ter-long packed schedule that kept them and fans traveling or at the local gym about three nights a week. . . And they saw some thrillers, some squeakers, some heartbreakers. All in all, the players showed gain in quality and playing ability as the season moved along, and basketball is coming into its day at DHS. 148 OUR SENIOR BASKETBALL BOYS were: first row, from the left, Keith O'Daniel. Rov Manis, David Thigpen, John Lorick, Michael Bosnia, Dennis Childs, Johnny Cobb, Richard Smith, Rusty Beny, Doyle Manis, and second row, Coach Lam- O’Briant, Mitchell Bronson, Walter Gibson, Elmer London, Robert Flowers, Robert Age. Jerry Bradford, Roger Bradford, Richard LaFargue, Jerry Ray Hambrick, Dewayne Sloate. Gary Hudson, Rodney Ross, and Joe Mahovsky. plenty wintertime rafter raisin’ for cagers SENIOR GIRLS’, our Dragonettes, were, from the left. Sue Hutch- ins, Frances Mc- NeoJey, Kay Swim, Rita Eas- on, Barbara Gib- son, Debra Brad- ford, Patricia Gib- son, Jeri Siems, Claudia Clements, Marsha Vansandt, and with them. Coach Homer Horton. 149 A BEAUT FOR two points despite defensive effort. Dragons, Dragonettes give fans many thrills.. . KAY'S LITTLE BUT knows how to stretch those arms! 150 JUMP, PATRICIA, JUMP! . . . Close games make pulses race like mad SENIOR BASKETBALL cheerleaders this year have been Sue McGraw, Diane Kest- ner, Dana Hudspeth, Dona Hudspeth, Martha Christy, Marilyn Hageman and Kay Watts. Cheer lines keep sideline support well fired. .. JUNIOR CAGE cheer line includes Jean Ann Ash- craft, Melanie Leibrock, Margaret An- derson, Chris Leibrock, Jane Luckie, Marlyn Rhodes and Elaine Dumond. 152 LIVELY JUNIOR CAGERS: Front row, Wade Curry, Gary Sherwood, Tommy Smith, Carroll Eason and David East; sec- ond row, Darrell Weathers, Randal Gibson, Lloyd Kearns, Tommy Davis and Jerry Brands, and third row, Jay Cox, man- ager, Glenn LeCroy, Billy Carver, Kenneth Howard and Mitch AufderHeide. With them is their coach, Alvis Hooks. Player not pictured is Jerry Jessup. . . .Give sparkle, vitality to Dragon spirit AND THESE were the junior Dragonettes: Front rouf, I. to r., Bertha Chambers, Jeanette Thomas, Nancy Kestner, Joyce Vansandt; second row, Vivian Burse, Kay Butcher, Nedra Elrod, Kay Spharler, Debbie Boyd; third row, Betty Jones, Peggy Burton, Betty Turner, Susan Stark and Nancy Neal. They were coached by Homer Horton. 153 SET US A record, fellow! Fast, sturdy Dragon cindermen get early start 154 DHS 1970 TRACK team. In front, I. to r., Dennis Randall, Terry Fowler, Scott Lynch, Rocky Horton, Denny Hearn, Steve Ashcraft, Ronnie Hestir and Lester Scroggins; second row, Billy Freeman, Johnny Evans, Mark AufderHeide, William Turner, Richard LaFargue, Dean Brown. Harold Criswell and David Woods; standing at far left with boys is Coach Ken Newsom. Continue to add new records to track list 155 Best wishes to DeWitt's young citizens We enjoy serving Our many young friends The hottest brand going HOLDENS GROCERY Blue Seal Petroleum Co. DeWitt, Ark. W. 2nd Street Printers, Publishers Office Supplies Best Wishes Publishers Of to alt our young friends at DeWitt High DeWitt Era-Enterprise DE WITT PUBLISHING CO. Ph. WH 6-3241 DE WITT INSURANCE AGENCY 156 dJoward ddlu r j No one, young person, Knows better than you What you can do . ... And even you do not Until you have tried. But whatever you do, Let it be of service To your fellowman. One who does no more with His life than to provide for His own material desires May as well not have lived . . . But he who performs Real service to mankind Will not go unpaid. Have confidence in yourself, consider material things subordinate issues in life, and serve others in whatever you do. MAY THESE WORDS HELP YOU TO BUILD A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS AND REMEMBER — WE'RE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE DE WITT BANK and TRUST COMPANY 157 Your appearance is our business CAROLYN'S BEAUTY SHOP You're money ahead at KROGER’S See u$ for your Agriculture Machinery Needs JOHNSON MACHINERY COMPANY DeWitt, Arlc. Good Wishes from HENDERSON BARBER SHOP HAROLD YOUNG'S DEPARTMENT STORE Dry goods — Ready-to-wear —Shoes Furniture — Appliances Something for Every member of the family at WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE We enjoy serving you We enjoy serving you The Burger Master New Highway No. 1 158 V. W. MOTOR CO., Inc. 222 S. Main DeWitt Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth Studebaker-Jeep Donald and Joe We count it a privilege . . . to again extend our personal good wishes to all who are finishing DeWitt High this spring . . . and to all the other students and teachers of our school system. We hope that your high school life has opened many exciting new oppor- tunities for you. Ferguson's Grocery DeWitt, Arkansas 1+ has been a joy serving our community and so many of your families through the years . . . and we count them all our personal and valued friends. Young's $ Store DeWitt Store that saves you money Laundromat Court Square 24-hour service — Ph. 946-9401 Greenhill's Broadway's Grocery 306 South Main St. Stuttgart, Ark. Congratulations, Seniors DE WITT OFFICE STUTTGART PCA A Farmer-Owned-and-Operated Credit Corporation Farm Bureau Buildii ng — DeWitt, Ark. 160 Invites You to make use of our modern banking facilities • Checking Accounts • Night Depository • Savings Accounts • Travelers' Checks • Loans • Christmas Savings • Time Deposits • Bank by Mail • Cashiers Checks • Safe Deposit Boses • Two Drive-In Windows Complete Banking Service Under One Roof Best wishes. Grads and Under-Grads SCOUGALE'S ' Jewelry The Home of the Best in Fine Gifts end Jewelry DE WITT BARGAIN STORE Clothes for the entire family Complete line of shoes Notions, novelties Good Luck, Graduates PEGGY'S BEAUTY SHOP Ph: 946-8351 101 S. Roy Improve your farming operations with PURDY'S LAND LEVELERS and GRAIN CARTS DeWitt, Ark. Our Congratulations And Best Wishes SCHALLHORN HARDWARE The Sportsman's Store DeWitt 162 H. D. WILLIAMS APPLIANCES and TV Company Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 28 Officers Becky Hudspeth, Worthy Advisor Jo Ann Carter, Worthy Associate Advisor Becki Hampton, Charity Dana Cazort, Hope Sharon Hudson, Faith Members Dale Cullipher Kay Spharler Chris Leibrock Margaret Anderson Jerri Siems Betty Sue Bohannon Linda Shireman Kay Swim Sue Hutchins Elaine Pike Margo Travis LaDonna Carver Vickie Braswell Dona Hudspeth Dana Hudspeth FROM GILLETT Martha Roberts Sally Hesser Kathy Truax Karon Hearn JoAnne Williams Robin Brown Debbie Pike Marsha Vansandt Claudia Clement Sue McGraw Ann Bosma Billie Currie Paula Stephenson Vickie Jacobs Peggy Ellenburg Nina Wisdom Dena Alter Kay Watts FROM ST. CHARLES Rosemary Horton Loretta Broach 163 •Denotes grand officers PAT'S Best Wishes to all DHSers Dress Shop DE WITT Latest in Girls' and FURNITURE Women's Fashions 428 Court Square COMPANY, INC. DeWitt, Arkansas 402 Court Square DeWitt, Ark. DE WITT MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS We're proud to be able to furnish purest water from 960 feet under the ground. DeWitt DeAAolays Johnny Evans, Master Councilor Mike Stephenson, Senior Councilor Tommy O'Dell, Junior Councilor Jerry Hambrick, Senior Deacon John Fulton, Junior Deacon Jimmy Boyd, Orator Dqug Stark, Treasurer •Jim Alter Harold Criswell Bobby Gordon John Lorick Danny Roach Gary Hudson, Chaplain Joe O'Dell, Marshal Mark Aufder Heide, Standard Bearer Ronnie Eason, Senior Steward Ronnie Hestir, Junior Steward Michael Bosma, Sentinel Richard LaFargue, Scribe Other Members Johnny Allen, First Preceptor Keith O'Daniel, Second Preceptor Billy Freeman, Third Preceptor Steven Clement, Fourth Preceptor John Lorick, Fifth Preceptor Ray Gilbert, Sixth Preceptor David Stark, Seventh Preceptor Jerry Carter Sydney Goodwin •George LaFargue Timothy Pugh •Larry Shireman Jess Essex Charles Hesser •Gary McGahhey Lynn Bauman •Frank Raines •Dick Stephenson Dale Carter Dennis Girerd •Michael Houchens Mike Muller J. B. Rodgers Don Stephenson •Past Master Councilors 165 WALT'S GULF SERVICE STATION SAY IT WITH FLOWERS from DeWITT FLORIST E. 2nd at Jefferson Telephone 946-4491 DeWitt Cut 'n Curl Beauty Shop W- 9rt DeWitt Ph. 946-3414 Motorola Quasar Color TV with the works in a drawer The reliable TV that stays at home working instead of taking expensive trips to the repair shop HAMILTON TV DeWitt, Ark. RICE HOTEL Lester Ruffin Marlene, C. W. and Boys Ph. 946-4231 and Son WELL DRILLING RAINES STAR CLEANERS Every good wish to DHSers FARELLY LAKE Ph. 946-2131 — 113 S. Adams COMPANY 166 ' 167 Simpson's Mobil Service Station W. 2nd at Jefferson J. Y. HENDERSON MUSEUM Ph. 946-6366 Growing with DeWitt We are happy to be in our new business home with added services J. C. CARTER BUILDING SUPPLY Our New Custom Concrete Mobil Service Best Wishes Grand Prairie City Welding Shop Billy B. Gray Wholesale Co. Stuttgart, Ark. NEW THEATER Ray Wilson, Owner Serving the community 43 years If your future is farming, John Deere can make it Better Farming L. A. BLACK HARDWARE and IMPLEMENT COMPANY 300 E. Cross DeWitt, Art. LYNCH Air Conditioning - Heating - Electrical Service Ph. 946-7191 DeWitt, Arkansas Layne Wells and Pumps Massey-Ferguson Farm Equipment LAYNE-ARKANSAS COMPANY 170 Stuttgart DeWitt THE BORDEN PLEDGE . . . . . . to keep always in mind our original purposes — to produce milk that meets, first of all, the health needs of tiny children. By so doing, to offer to people of all ages milk that fulfills the highest standards of whole- someness, richness and pureness. THE BORDEN COMPANY Southern Division Allan Gill, Local Agent-DeWitt, Arkansas 171 «iffi m You'll save at Big D — AG Supermarket 123 N. Cedar DeWitt Education, like electricity, makes your future brighter Arkansas power iuoht Burnett Pontiac Company Stuttgart, Arkansas Visit Adams Grocery Highway No. 1 By-Pass DeWitt. Ark. WHITE'S COTTON GIN We clothe the entire family Busy Department Store DeWitt, Ark. 172 We like teenagers! Complete line of Ladies' ready-to-wear, men's and boys' clothing Shoes Southern Store DeWitt's Family Department Store Right on the Corner — Right on the Price • New Ford Cars • New Ford Trucks • Used Cars and Trucks • Complete Body Service • Genuine Ford Parts • Factory-Trained Mechanics • Dependable Service Station STEPHENSON FORD SALES, INC. Falcon — Fairlane — Mustang — Galaxie — Thunderbird DeWitt, Arkansas 173 MOBIL BULK PLANT Jerry Bisswanger Ph. 946-2259 DeWitt Best wishes, Seniors and all DHSers ARKANSAS COUNTY People's Auto and Tractor Parts FARM BUREAU Deverne Stricklin Agent Music - News - Sports Hardware — Paint — Plumbing Supplies - Electrical Appliances McGAHHEY HARDWARE COMPANY Radio Station Ph. 946-4487 DeWitt K-DEW 500 Watts 1470 on your dial DeWitt, Ark- Farm News Women's News MONSANTO AGRICENTER Science Serving Agriculture Phones 946-2585 946-2586 174 May the joys of your youth carry over into many happy memories The home of ARKANSAS SERVICE INC. 175 DeWitt, Arkansas Welcome to the home of Chevrolet Simpson Chevrolet Company, Inc. Hwy. 152 West DeWitt, Ark. Best Wishes to all our DeWitt High friends Pioneer Food Industries, Inc. DeWitt, Arkansas We are proud . . . of the fine young people our community is producing, and we watch their growth with enthusiasm. And we are proud to have been a part of a community that has produced the best kind of citizens these many years. We hope that when you finish your education you will decide to settle down here. DeWitt is a grand place to call home. J. W. PORTER LUMBER COMPANY 177 Everything to Build the Home end Improve the Farm' Our best to all of you at DeWitt High DeWITT SHOE CORPORATION jtF| 11 m d«ctt. Im|| Home m Nationally Advertised Brands Good wishes CITY BARBER SHOP ROLLINSON'S ELEVATOR DeWitt, Arlt. 178 KENNETH McGAHHEY Building Contractor Phone 946-1191 DeWitt Things Go Better with Coke Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeast Arkansas Pine Bluff Monticello BILL'S HARDWARE Sporting Goods Pendleton Clothing Serving you better for less Court Square DeWitt DeWitt Dairy Bar We specialize in White River Catfish and Pit Barbecue SANDWICHES — SHORT ORDERS Phone 946-1 185 179 Congratulations Class of '70 Riceland Electric Cooperative Inc. Stuttgart, Arkansas C L Rice Mill Gordon's Furniture Company DeWitt, Arkansas Home of Fine Furniture For the best 'Soul Show' The Cajuns Available for Dances and Parties Contact Rousseau McCallie Ph: 944-3875 — RFDI, Box 7 — DeWitt, Art. 180 CARL YOUNG'S CONOCO STATION East Cross Street DeWitt See you at Gene's Cue Club Ph. 946-1048 — S. Jefferson St. Family Shoe Center For the Ladies Girls For the Children NATURAL POISE —PETIT DEBS —MIRACLE TREAD POLL PARROT For Men and Boys 206 Court Square — DeWitt RAND — RAND CRAFT Save money at LEIBROCK'S FIRESTONE Court Square DeWitt DeWITT IMPLEMENT COMPANY S. Jefferson DeWitt The finest in fashions for the young miss MAJESTIC DRESS SHOP Stuttgart HERMAN FREEMAN BUICK COMPANY Telephone 922-3331 109 S. Grand — P. O. Box 460 Stuttgart, Arlc. 181 B R DRESS SHOP Court Square — DeWitt Ph: 946-4200 Women's Apparel - Misses Juniors - Petites Sportswear TROY MITCHELL'S ELEVATOR DeWitt, Arkansas GRAY AND NAN SEYMOUR NANCY AND MATTIE UNITED DOLLAR STORE Make your dollar have more cents Cut Glass Furniture Old Jewelry Silver China Art Glass GALLERY 'G' ANTIQUES Treasures of the Past — Gifts of Today Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Closed Sundays Ruth Garot 200 Court Square FROM COAST TO COAST AND AROUND THE WORLD TASTEE-FREEZ 1617 South Main Stuttgart, Ark. ARCO CYCLE CENTER YOUR SUZUKI DEALER 1 12 S. Adams Don R. Hargrove CHILDREN'S SHOP Boys' and Girls' Clothing Tots To Teens Ph: 946-3005 — Dewitt, Ark. 182 At1 the Pond's Great new Spring and Summer Sportswear at the top His and Her Stores in the county Chet Pond's Adele Pond's Men's Wear Ladies' Shop On Main in Stuttgart It's always a pleasure to have our friends from DHS around. VISIT US OFTEN GRAVES' Rexall Drugs Best wishes to all our friends at DHS Charles Pat' Pattillo GROWERS Insurance, Real Estate Investments, Farm Loans ELEVATORS 110 N. Adams — Ph. 946-3260 DeWitt, Ark. INC. Call 946-4216 DeWitt 183 Welcome to CASH-WAY GROCERY WAYNE, VIOLA and CATHY FORREST, Owners Court Square DeWitt Best wishes to all our friends at DHS DULY'S AUTO PARTS West 1st Street-DeWitt, Arkansas Essex Funeral Home W. 2nd — DeWitt 184 A M Irrigation and Flying Service, Inc. DeWitt, Arkansas 501 S. Main Esso Bulk Plant L. H. Criswell WYLIE PAINT and Distributor Ph. 945-2400 BODY WORKS 185 RICE BELT PRODUCE and FEED COMPANY S. Main St. DeWitt, Ark. Students shop at Sterling s Court Square — DeWitt. Ark. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Sales and Service The People Who Bring You Machines That Work Trucks, Tractors, Other Farm Machinery Ph: 944-3020 — DeWitt, Ark. 186 Stamp-Turner Elevator Co. and Steco Seed Co. Best wishes to all our DHS friends FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR Phone 946-2331 500 West 4th DeWitt, Arkansas LAKESIDE AGRI FLYING SERVICE, INC. DeWitt Shoe and Saddle Shop Court Square HERMAN FREEMAN BUICK COMPANY Telephone 922-3331 109 S. Grand — P. O. Box 460 Stuttgart, Ark. Esso Service Center Wist Cross St. — DeWitt, Ark. LORICK'S General Merchandise MRS. WALTER GAROT Hair Styling Is An Art- This is our specialty FLAIR HAIR FASHIONS Grade West 188 The best to all of you at DeWitt High TED DANNER Complete Beauty Service ALICE'S BEAUTY SALON 223 Maxwell POLLY'S TV AND RADIO SERVICE Clarence Pollock Phone 946-1713 — DeWitt JOHN ROUSSEAU McCALLIE CHARLES' ROLLER RINK With every good wish to future Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth drivers Bise Auto Sales South Main Stuttgart, Ark. IT ALL STARTED at Hurley Co. in Camden when Editor Rousseau school and college yearbooks for ideas and this year's cover was McCallie, Student Adviser Charles Stephenson and staffers Ann chosen. Assisting the group is Mr. Tom Walker of Hurley's. Bosma, Doug Stark and Kay Swim picnicked through many high Dragon staff goes into orbit—well, nearly—through 190 DHS'ERS WANT that Dragon, and subscription sellers Mike Stephenson, ass't. bus. mgr., and Paula Steph- enson, are eager for them to get it. . . The Dragon den (yearbook workshop) was like a beehive all winter, with Editor Rousseau McCallie, Mike Stephen- son, Charles Stephenson and Assoc. Ed. Doug Stark doing most of the camera and film developing work, Assoc. Eds. Ann Bosma, Sue McGraw, Bus. Mgr. Becky Hudspeth, Assoc. Tommy Green, Cir. Mgrs. Rickey Dillon and James Simpson; Features Eds Kay Swim, Marlyn Hageman and Spts. Ed Rodger Hear- ington doing the buzzing. THEME COMMITTEE chose a subject they believed would be fitting too as young people launch into the 1970's. trials and countdowns in producing 70 version. CHARLEY T and TOMMY G. busy themselves check- ing proof and copy sheets . . . Problems problems, what yearbook staff doesn't have them. 191 V - t ’