RAGON PeWTTT High School CVWnt. Arkansas Advertising Through the window panes of sight we have seen the seasons year after year We have gloried in Autumn’s gay pageant Poignantly lovely Autumn with its picturesque leaf-turning is so special. Truly it sets die stage for a gigantic pageant that is life — and especially school life — again. For Autumn is back to school, the old buses running daily again. It is meeting old friends and making new ones. It is football, and pep rallies, bon- fires, and the band booming to the skies. It is Homecoming and all its excitement, and many other high moments thrown in. It is beginnings, seeking new concepts, new in- terpretations, new pleasures. It is working and playing, winning and losing, and finding so much in common with one another. Fall is so many things, the sum of which is communion and splendor. V v ; 'i-'X'i V 1 - % 4 v ■ t i -r v V v ’V - ■ s , -• v -C i ; We’ve seen long Winters with f «i-. their freezes, sneezes, wheezes It’s fun to feel soft new snow smacking you in the face on a winter’s night. It’s fun to romp and play and ride sleds up and down the hills and over town. Winter sometimes has its beautiful moments when each tree and bush wears snow and icicles a little differently and millions of jewels shine atop the marshmallowed fields and woods and roadsides in moonlight or when the sun breaks through. But winter is mostly gray and damp and cold outdoors. It is long days indoors at school, study, tests, colds and flu, and the mind often grows weary. There are great moments when we have our get-togethers in the evenings, and when basketball is going fine. Christmas is beautiful and wonderful, and holidays are fun but usually we look forward to this season’s adieu. Some call it solitude We call it closer communion We have thrilled in vibrant Spring - all its awakening, beauty and charm Spring is so many things — the earth in new emerald dress bejeweled with endless flowers. It is treasures and fresh beauty on every hand. It is warming sunshine and soft rain and crisp newness. And Spring wears the crown of life’s green victory and of fulfillment . . . How we love this season of seasons and out door life and activity again. Seniors, of course, find their hearts beating extra fast be- cause it means graduation time is so near. It is the season taught and coaxed by God 9 Summer brings relaxation, fun, serenity, frustration Summer means the last exams are over, that lockers are cleaned, that we’ve sorted and saved pictures of special occasions and notes from a few close friends. It means sunshine and the great outdoors instead of musty classrooms, trips to the river, lazy hours spent on sandbars, lots of leisure time, and worlds of fun most of the time — at others, serenity that can bring on melancholy. -But it is mostly doing what one wants to do. And summer is saying good - byes, pondering new bridges to cross For graduates, summer is sad good-byes to former classmates, and all too soon it means farewell to home and parents as many trek off to colleges, as others go into jobs or off to seek their for- tunes in distant places, and as still others marry and establish homes for themselves. It is a mix- ture of eagerness, joy and frustration over new horizons ahead and bridges yet to be spanned. 11 Student Council is young democracy, involvement When one is elected an officer of the Student Council, or a class representative, he or she certainly be- comes involved in student-led ac- tivities and projects and lots of work. The council meets in regular sessions, plans its projects and goals, and its members, assisted by students of the various classes carry them out. Among the key activities are Homecoming, White Christmas, which involves community-wide activity, a float in the Livestock Show parade, and special assemblies. The council prexy presides at all assemblies in the auditorium. Math teacher Joe Shack- elford is sponsor. HEADING STUDENT COUNCIL this year, ar left, are Richard LaFargue, pres.; David Thigpen, v. pres., and Elaine Dumond, secretary. Below, left, stu- dents ready stage for Homecoming, and right, gather and sort items to give to unfortunate families at Christmas time. ♦ ♦ ♦ ROYALTY ESCORTS Chanon Burnett and John David Hudspeth get helping hand from Council Pres. Richard LaFargue as they come on stage for Homecoming ceremony. ACTUALLY, DECORATING of school halls at Christmas Is conducted by the Sopho- mores, and everyone agreed that last Christmas' handsome decorations which brightened DHS so were the cleverest and best yet. COUNCIL IN weekly session. Year - around projects keep students busy 15 Homecoming ceremonies fill air with breeze of excitement The thrill and excitement of Homecoming is always a suspended moment in DeWitt High’s year. The student body chooses senior, junior and sophomore girls as 1 lomecoming maids, and from the group, two seniors, chosen by the Dragon squad, arc named to reign as queen and maid of honor. Who will be queen and top maid are kept secret until all the participants arc on stage, and it is always a suspended moment when the master of ceremonies makes the long-awaited an- nouncement. Student Council Pres. Richard LaFarguc served as master of ceremonies for the event. CROWN bearer ch.non Burnett drops precious cargo on stage. Supt. East helps pick It up. In center photo on opposite page are all the girls participating in Homecoming. From the left, they are Debbie Green, Lisa AAcCallie, Dona Hudspeth, Margaret Anderson, Maid-of-Honor Colleen Evans, Queen Yo Kestner, Nancy Kestner, Chris leibrock, Dana Hudspeth and Margo Travis. Their escorts were Charles Coit, Hal Ferguson, Scott Leibrock, Barry Cooper, Timmy Ruffin, Raymond McPherson, Keith Mooney, Jerry Jessup, Steven Clement and Keith Barr. In lower photos, Prin. Harold Hudson presents maid-of-honor roses, and Supt. David East crowns queen and gives her roses. 17 Powderpuff royalty, game funtime for blue - gold • i«i Powderpuff queen Scott Leibrock, at right below, would have made a pretty good looking girl at that. David Thigpen was maid of honor. At right queen and maid-of-honor are escorted by Yo Kestner and Dana Hudspeth. I f A ; ■i f Below are Stingers cheering their team to victory and an action scene. me. t a T A a 'V.f- ROYALTY INCLUDED maids Roger Gilbert, David East, Keith Smith, Bill Cummings, Ricky Duncan, Maid-of-Honor David Thigpen, Queen Scott Leibrock, and Steven Clement. P'v j i .. “«•-- Cl 18 Whole school participates in gay fall event October came to DIIS with Stingers, Bombs — those were opposing teams in the annual PowderpuFf game at Dragon field in which boys become the royalty and cheerleaders, and the girls make up the foot- ball teams for a wild, wild game. Stoecker’s Stingers were the junior and senior girls, who played the Biological Bombs, the freshmen and sophomore girls. And the Stingers blanked the Bombs 12-0. The whole school, as always, turned out for the fun affair. At left, Mrs. Meredith Stoecker and other women teachers serve as linemen. BOMBS' CHEER- LEADERS were Cleophus O'Neal, Tommy Watts, Greg M c C a I I i e, Randy Tankersley and Randy Staton. 19 YELLING FOR STINGERS were James O'Neal, Jerry Jessup, Carroll Eason and Cooper Essex, pictured at left. Above is another game action scene. Spirit, sportsmanship, fellowship, involvement spark assemblies AMONG OUR BEST assemblies were the panels during the Traffic Safely project, and our exchange assemblies with our traditional sports-events' foe, Stuttgart High. Our musical programs were extra special, too. “Adrift in New York” by Addison Aulger was presented March 6-7 by the Junior class. The melodrama included a cast of twelve, and rehearsals were moving toward the show dates at yearbook press time with assurances that it would be a tip-top performance. Members of the cast were Ching Burnett, Bam' Cooper, Mike Ticfenback, Jerry Brands, Needra Elrod, Kay Butcher, Allan Williams, Jane Luckie, Chris Leibrock, Kay Spharler, and Betty Turner, with Teresa Neukam as pianist. Seniors were planning a play for later in the spring but hadn’t selected a cast yet at yearbook deadline time. CHING BURNETT TELLS Jerry Brands all about the situation in this rehearsal scene from Junior play. Juniors practice for weeks on melodrama THESE WERE ALSO prac- tice scenes. At far left are Barry Cooper and Allan Williams, and the encounter in the one at the immediate left is between Cooper and Mike Tiefenback. 21 THIS YEAR'S BETA officers have been John Lorick, president; Carroll Eason, vice president; Margo Travis, secretary, and Mitchell AufderHeide, treasurer. Scholastic merit, leadership distinguish Betas Beta membership signi- fies that students are attaining high scholastic standards. It also means they are assuming lead- ership qualities as re- sponsible young people. The group sponsors a number of worthwhile activities during the school year, including an- nual Career Night. It has its good times, too, at its social functions. 22 TYPICAL BETA MEETING scene. Future Teachers at DHS have had some interesting sessions this year and several got in some interesting practice teaching when teachers were hit by the flu bug in mid-winter. Each year the group sponsors a number of activities, and in the spring sets aside a week for honoring teachers. LADONNA CARVER GETS a bit of practice with class of young- sters at Southside. Teaching profession has FTAs’ attention Clockwise, officers of FTA this year have been Robbie Hester, pres.; Susan Harris, sec.; James O'Neal, parliamentarian; Janice Smith, historian, and Patty Woods, vice pres. 23 Personalities Mr. and Miss DHS John Lorick and Margo Travis 26 •fv Mr. , Miss DHS runners - up MR. AND MISS DHS and runners- up were named for citizenship and character qualities as well as leader- ship and scholastic ability. Runners-up aro Steven Clement and Dana DuMond, and Richard la- Fargue and Colleen Evans. Junior Mr. and Miss DHS David Jessup and Melanie Leibrock RUNNERS-UP IN Junior Mr. and Miss DHS contest among Freshmen were Kenny Lynville and Joe Cross (tie), and, not pictured, Greg McCallie, Mary DuMond was first-runner-up among the girls, and Janice Trussell and Linda West tied for second. Linda West 27 is not in photo. 28 Most Studious FACULTY AND STUDENT com- mittees named Mike Roberts and Dana DuMond Most Studious. Runners-up were Richard la- Fargue and Margo Travis and James O'Neal and Colleen Evans. Most Talented STEVEN CLEMENT AND Jeanie Waller were chosen Most Talented. Their runners-up were Clifford Smith and Dana DuMond and Douglas Williams and Margo Travis. . . . And here they are - - other Who’s Who of 12 Favorites are chosen in mid- winter each year and not an- nounced until the yearbook is distributed in the spring, and the suspense always makes the Dragon just that much more exciting. This year the Most Studious and Most Talented were chosen by a faculty committee with assistance from a student committee named by the principal. Others were chosen by student balloting. Except for Junior Mr. and Miss DUS, the honors each year go to members of the graduating class. Most Courteous NAMED MOST COURTEOUS were Margo Travis and Keith O'Daniel. Runners-up were Dana DuMond and Steven Clement, and Dana Hudspeth and a tie between John Lorick and Clifford Smith. Most Congenial WINNERS OF Most Congenial contest were Robbie Hester and John Lorick, with Dana Hudspeth and Cooper Essex and Yo Kestner and Richard LaFargue as runners- up. 29 Most Versatile NAMED MOST VER- SATILE girl and boy were Yo Kestner and Richard La- F a r g u e. First run- ners-up were Margo Travis and John Lorick, and second, a tie among girls between Dona Hud- speth and J e a n i e Waller, and David Thigpen was the boy. Wittiest AGAIN WINNER WAS Yo Kestner as wittiest girl, and Cooper Essex was named wittiest boy. Runners-up were Lyle W. Cunningham and Colleen Evans, and Mark Hargrove and Robbie Hester. 30 . . And other favorites in DHS Who’s Who Most Dependable CHOSEN MOST DEPENDABLE were Steven Clement and Dana DuMond, and their runners-up were Richard LaFargue and Margo Travis and a tie among boys for second runners-up, John Lorick and Cooper Essex, and the girl — Dona Hudspeth. Best in Sportsmanship WINNERS FOR BEST In Sportsmanship were John Lorick and Rita Eason. Run- ers-up were David Thigpen and Yo Kestner, and Mark Hargrove and Margo Travis. 31 Who’s Who runners- up 32 RUNNERS-UP in DHS’ Who’s Who not already pictured are 1. to r., Mark Har- grove, David Thigpen, Colleen Evans, Doug Williams, Lyle Cun- ningham, James O'- Neal, and Dana Hud- speth. Not pictured arc Dona Hudspeth and Clifford Smith. Other DHSers receiving special recoginition MARGO TRAVIS, DHS senior, left, front was first runner-up to Miss Arkansas County, Marlis Hair, center, of Stuttgart, and Kathv Green, junior, behind Margo, was third runner-up. Others are Jane I lunt of Stuttgart and Penny Michaelis of Gillett. FINALIST in Mid-South voice competition was Clifford Smith, senior and member of DHS choir and Varsity singers. PT BOYS AND GIRLS’ STATERS representing DHS last spring were, seated around Uw e, from the left, Rosa Peebles, Winnie Holt, Robbie Hester, Dana DuMond, Colleen Evans, Cooper Essex, Mike Brands, John Lorick and Brad Boyd, and standing, Cathy Forrest, Steven Clement, Margo Travis, Keith O’Daniel, Richard LaFargue, Scott Leibrock, David Thigpen, Harold Brown, Glen Coit and Dennis Cummings. Boys' Girls' staters Students bring honors to school in various ways Yo Kestner MISS ARKANSAS FLUFFY RICE Mike Roberts MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST In photo below are DHS seniors named Outstanding Ameri- can Youths for 1972: Margo Travis, Richard LaFargue. Tames O’Neal and Steven Clement. Outstanding American youths DANA DU MON D DAR Citizenship Award BETINA TOWER Betty Crocker Homemaker Award Talents, citizenship bring awards to DHSers DHSers among top winners in County Talent show: Ray Kendall, Mike Bryant, Clifford Smith, Rich- ard LaFargue, Doue Williams, Harold Long, Don Stephen- son and Keith Moon- ey. All but Clifford are members of “Long Time Coming” band. In front are Chris Leibrock, La donna Carver, Robin Steph- enson, and Jeanie Waller. SENIORS elected to county 4-H offices this year were Steven Clement, songleader; Janice Smith, sec., and Margo Travis, president. 34 CHAMPION CALF at Jr. County Livestock Show was Mark Hargrove's Polled Hereford, left, and reserve champ was Angus exhibited by Rusty Berry, above. Various other honors are recognized DHS SENIOR Dana Hudspeth, at right back in photo at left, was 4th runner-up in Queen Mallard contest at World Duck Calling event. Queen is Rita Hargrove, center, front, Stuttgart. Others are Patti Hastings, Stutt- gart. Janie Westbrook. Ha?cn, and Barbara Harris, Lonoke. DeMolay Master Councilors JEANIE WALLER, DeMolay Girl Friday, and ROBIN STEPHENSON, Sweetheart Rainbow Worthy Advisers MIKE BOSMA RICHARD LAFARGUE DANA HUDSPETH DONA HUDSPETH STEVEN CLEMENT Rainbow Beau 35 Administration At a time when young people’s basic life patterns and morals are being estab- lished, they need right guidance to fol- low, and they have it in their school superintendent and our school administra- tion. Nobody has worked harder for the excellence of DeWitt school system’s edu- cational programs, and no one is more enthusiastic over goals it yet seeks to reach than Mr. East, who always has an eye on the future and the needs of local youth. The big program, continually being expanded to better reach every student, makes our superintendent one of the busiest persons in the community, as well, and we at DHS appreciate him very much. SLIPT. DAVID EAST Superintendent proud of schools’ progress, aspires to higher goals in educational program The public school of DeWitt School District make up one of the largest industries in this area. It is an industry that affects every facet of life — present and future — of our town and county, even the state and nation. It is with this in mind that our school board establishes policies and volunteerly work to keep the school system up-to-date and operating efficiendy. Seen here in a regular monthly board meeting are board members Dr. John Hestir; Ed Coit, v. pres.; Stewart Jessup, pres.; Webster Hill- man, sec.; Calvin AufderHeide and Supt. David East. Schools’ governing body has busy year At left. Superintendent East talks over matter with board members. Below the school's special assistant in charge of the Title I program, Joe Frank Chambers, who serves and aids many students in numerous ways and makes attending school easier for them. JOE F. CHAMBERS Administrative Assistant 37 Principal sees that school maintains image of excellence Mr. Hudson is a dedicated, capable and purposeful principal whose main interest is the educational enrichment of DHS- ers. The growing needs and constantly expanding program of our system have his constant concern, and he works with the faculty at all times to maintain an atmosphere where the student will en- joy learning. And Mr. Hudson handles a highly-spirited student body well and is respected by all. TYPICAL TO SEE Mr. Hudson (above) standing at the north side of the school every afternoon until all the buses have loaded their daily passengers and moved out, and until the student parking lot has emptied of all vehicles. At right, is Mr. Kirtley, who tries to maintain a happy medium throughout the halls of DHS, talking over a matter of importance to student. Assistant to principal aids with understanding interest PRIN. HAROLD HUDSON 38 ASS’T. PRIN. EARL KIRTLEY MRS. MARJORIE HORNBECK a MRS. LOUISE MANNIS Principal’s office assistants nd The telephone’s ringing all the time. Parents and others are calling about this and that. Students and teachers are in and out with numerous in- quiries, problems. Grades must be recorded, ab- sentees posted, and a jillion other complex activities kept with ut- most accuracy. Some- times the office is a madhouse, at others a circus. It is marvelous how DHS’ competent aides keep things always so well in hand. Administrative, office assistants help keep complex control centers ticking smoothly The superintendent’s office, the hub of this big school system, is also the control center, and it is amazing how the administration personnel goes about its big undertaking so calmly and efficiently. Here is a group to whom the whole community owes real appreciation. MRS. SHIRLEY DILUON Receptionist, Superintendent’s office MRS. MONA HAGAN Secretary Bookkeeper, Title I office 39 Academics STUDENTS LIKE these come regularly to counselor for friendly, helpful guidance. t Counselor guides with understanding, concern Time, patience and a real desire to be of help to others are factors which de- scribe DUS’ guidance counselor, Mrs. Margaret Anderson. Students come to her daily with all sorts of personal problems, with questions, seeking out the best courses for their advancement, or help in determining which college to attend or what vocation toward which to steer. And there are aptitude, qualifying and scho- lastic tests to administer regularly. COUNSELOR'S OFFICE has infor- mation on many colleges and universities and vocations which students find most helpful. 42 Library’s resources challenge to inquiring minds The library is a busy workshop for sought- after knowledge. DHS’ ever-enlarging cen- ter maintains, in addition to a mint of books, a large collection of recordings, current magazines, newspapers and other periodicals of interest and help to searching young minds. Its attractive showcases and bulletin boards are ever sources of pleasure, and special projects are geared to the student and his times. Mrs. Ellen West, librarian, wonderfully handles the library’s complex operation. At left. Librarian Mrs. Ellen West assists student with tape recorder. Below, typical scene, students in library for reference or research. Library Club active DHS' LIBRARY CLUB had two district officers this year: Dana DuMond was region pres., and Robbie Hester, region cor. sec At left are local officers, Bobbye Edmondson, pres.; Elaine Dumond, v.p.; Dana DuMond, sec., and Robbie Hester, reporter. The group has been of valuable help to the librarian, assisted with the Book Fair, and sponsored worthwhile projects. 43 44 MRS. JANE DAVIS English Q MRS. PARHAM HELPS student find answer to puzzler. MRS. JONETTE PARHAM English II and III SOMEBODY SAID there was a reason for putting Mr. Smiley Face in the middle of all these pho- nemics essays. Being able to communicate by expressing one’s thoughts and ideas, students find, is becoming more and more important in today’s world. And to help all levels of students to fulfill that need, DHS English Department has widened its approach in teaching. Wading through grammar and acquir- ing a knowledge of the English language isn’t always exciting, but it is essential in maintaining one’s language and in taking one’s place in society. New approach brings English freshly 'alive’ to wider range of students MRS. JOHNNY LEIBROCK English II and IV MISS ETHYL O. MILLER English I Humanities, literature enhance English program I SEE EVERYBODY'S bright and eager this morning. MRS. DAVIS KNOWS value of individual assistance to young knowledge-seekers. MISS MILLER GIVES a bit of before-class coaching to these eager freshmen. SCENES FROM class play. Speech, dramatics train in effective communication The art of communicating has many facets, and speech and drama are important ones. The primary objective is not just learning to communicate, but to do so effective- ly. It is learning how to articulate and stress words so that listeners will keep their ears alert. The class has been engaged in various types of speaking activities and has shaped up some pretty good plays this year. MRS. JOHNNY LEIBROCK Teacher IT'S DONE this way!' 46 Speaking of communications, French lab with its electronic equipment helps students through individual instruction to learn to speak the language correctly. And through French Club activity, more is learn- ed about the country and its customs. FRENCH CLUB officers this year have been Margo Travis, pres.. James O’Neal, vice pres.; Brenda Adams, sec., and Dona Hudspeth, treas. Language lab makes French study interesting 47 Thorough knowledge in math an asset which cannot be denied DeWitt High’s Math Department has expanded its program to include math to fit students’ learning levels, and every- thing is offered from vocational and business math to advanced math. This way more students can avail them- selves of this necessary and most valuable subject. Students realize that a thorough knowledge in this subject will be a valuable asset to them all their lives, no matter what their field of endeavor in life will be. 48 Above, Mr. Whitcomb explains tough one for Seniors Richard La- Fargue and Glenn Car- ter. At right, trio of math students exercis- ing their brains. JOE SHACKELFORD Algebra I, Gen. Math MRS. MEREDITH STOECKER Algebra 11, Bus. Math Advanced Math KEN NEWSOM Algehra I, Voc. Math GERALD WHITCOMB Geometry WE UNDERSTAND WHAT you're saying, Mr. Shackelford, but understanding the problem is somethin' else. Math continues to break impossible barriers take down universe’s ’ No Trespassing ’ signs NOW IF I do this right, Mr. Newsom will think I'm with it. HERE IS A type experiment for only the brave. Fields of knowledge in science varied, interesting Science — a word which in to- day’s world has become increas- ingly more important to every human being. The fields and new findings in science are as vari- able, interesting and exciting as the world itself, and most DHS- ers find experimenting in this field fascinating. WOW! HOW THOSE things wiggle! Don't think I can ever eat again! 50 MR. WHITCOMB KNOWS the answer to the difficult problem — but why are those 'possums in the corner grinning? JAMES JACKSON Biology STERLING LOVE General Science GERALD WHITCOMB Chemistry Advanced science study great demand of 70s 'LET'S SEE — what was it he said to put in this to keep it from blowing up?' 51 Social studies explore past, present and future NOW WHO DO you think we ought to put in the vacant space? MR. GRIFFIN DECIDES a test will help make lasting impression. irk TOMMY GRIFFIN Sociology, W. History JAMES EMERSON Civics MRS. BOBBIE BENNETT AmiTican History MRS. RUBY HAMPTON Family Living 52 YES, HE WAS a great man.' IT TAKES SOLVING problems to keep nation ticking, too. They help us to appreciate our democracy SAM COOK Arkansas History Economics Astounding knowledge of a new world is offered by social studies as they reveal the puzzling past, the stirring world of today and the mystical future. American and Arkansas history tell the last President to visit Arkansas and other important facts as students discover how their country was born, how it grew and matured. They investigate reasons why people act, think and feel as they do, and they examine the relation- ship of learning to one’s intelligence, interests, abilities and motivations. World geography and history also classifies lands, peoples and cultures and takes one to diverse points of the earth through films and varied studies. 53 Home economics is basis for the practical art of everyday living. The girls soon learn that a pinch of this and a dash of that isn’t adequate in preparing a well- balanced meal. They learn to budget money to meet the needs of today’s families. They visit stores, drapery and rug departments and dress materials sec- tions and learn to select pleasing colors and motifs — all of which becomes mean- ingful experience. They study everything from selection of proper clothing and how to sew to homemaking and how to care for families both in sickness and in health. MRS. GOODWIN PROUDLY presents Cathy Ruffin Crisco award as DHS' most deserving Future Homemaker. Home economics program expands horizons SEWING MACHINES NEED those little PRACTICE IN SERVING makes perfect, and Home Ec girls get plenty of practice In adjustments now and then. serving the many school functions throughout the year. 54 FHA OFFICERS this year have been, from the left, Cathy Ruffin, 1st v. pres.; Patti Thigpen, 3rd v. pres.; Bobbyt Ldmundson, 2nd v. pres.; Nancy Neal, sec.; Sherry McIntosh, treas.; Julia Fox, reporter; Betty Jones, historian, and Kim boyd, pres. FHAs profit from projects, fellowship 55 Agri students, who also make up Future Farmers of America's local chapter, work together efficiently with the common goal of trying to better themselves as citizens and as leaders of tomorrow in the varied skills that the “big industry” of agri- culture will require. They take pride in their projects, in acquiring new skills, in community activities and services. SOME AGRI STUDENTS be- come pretty good welders. Agri boys learn to master many skills MR. WORTHAM TEACHES 'em some carpentry tricks. 56 ’A better tomorrow’ aim of Future Farmers BRIGHT OFFICERS of this year's FFA have been, I to r.y Raymond McPherson, pres.; Richard LaFargue, treas.; Terry’ Simpson, sen- tinel; Mark Hargrove, v. pres.; Donnie Spears, rcptr.; Rusty Berry, stu. advr.; Lyle Cunningham, sec. YOCHARLSAE KESTNER FFA Sweetheart 57 When thinking of business courses, one usually conjures a mental picture of a secretary taking dictation. But this is far from an accurate picture of training in DIIS’ Business Education Department, which offers comprehensive training to young people interested in business careers. Almost every student studies some phase of commercial education while in high school, and many take advantage of all the courses offered by the department. IS SMILING bulletin board In background amused at new typists' trials, or just saying, Try it — you'll like it! ? Below students try for accuracy on busi- ness machines. Commercial studies help pave way for youth to enter into big broad world of business MRS. PAT BOSMA Bookkeeping, Shorthand Gen. Business MISS BOBBIE BURTON DONALD WATKINS Typing, Office Practice Office Practice 58 mmsm FBLA OFFICERS this year have been Janice Smith, pres., left front, Sheila Hatch, v. pres., right front; and standing, Mable King, sec.; Sandra Ransom, treas., and Laveme Oates, reporter. FBLA stresses todays today’s vocational opportunities MRS. BOSMA CHECKING over son Mike's workbooks. DEAN FLOWERS GETTING a bit of assistance from Miss Burton. 59 MR. MAGNESS, VO-ED coordinator, explains problem to Lisa McCallie and Mark Hargrove, below, and at right, Garlen Davis seems to be enjoying specialized training at shoe factory. Vocational study offers wide variety of training 60 Vocational study has been a blessing both to the school and to teenagers in the program who are learning trades and supplementing actual experience with classroom study which will be valuable to them not only in their jobs but in life. Some 30 local businesses arc participat- ing in the cooperative effort which is enabling many to finish high school who perhaps would not otherwise, and help- ing some who might not go to college prepare for gainful voca- tions. DAVID MAGNESS SANDRA VANDER- FORD and Sheila Car- ter spend their train- ing hours at Sterling's. SEVERAL STANDARD driver's seats with full scale dashboards train prospective drivers. In an area like ours, where so many teenagers drive motor vehicles, driver education is a must. With the help of one of the states mobile units, the would-be drivers get a lot of practical experience as Mr. Horton prepares them for their drivers tests. HOMER HORTON Instructor Mobil unit valuable aid in driver’s education STUDENTS' STEERING, driving, braking recorded on computers. 61 A new world opens for almost every student who enrolls in art course. Teacher Marshall Gravette believes that the average person can find some aspect of art that will serve as an entertaining and worth- while hobby both for now and the future, and students delight in their own accomplishments and as they discover creative- ness in themselves. It is like discovering a new appreciation of life itself. Their work is seen and appreciated all over the school, and numbers of the students are doing prize- winning works. ART TEACHER Marshall Gravette takes individual interest in pupils. Art helps students discover creative talents HERE MR. GRAVETTE starts group on new idea. TREES ARE BEAUTIFUL at any stage in art, too. 62 Dragon band performances thrill grandstands The Dragon band is growing in number, in quality and in boom power. It's 76 mem- bers make an impressive sight as they march on field and perform, and as they parade at festivals and in marching contests, where they have represented their school so well. It is always a thrill, too, to hear them play. Moving into concert season after the marching season was over, 17 made All- Region, and of that number, nine were eligible for All-State and four made All- State band. From the concert band a popular stage band was formed, and it played for some of the basketball games, assemblies and public affairs. BAND DIRECTOR William Stoecker advertises his musicians cornin' and goin 63 CtIP Band tremendous boost to Dragon spirit, 64 GREAT BOOSTER of Dragon teams, band's music was SO sweet! brings home honors from marching, concert events HEADING MARCHING BAND was Drum Major Terry Tankerslev, center. Chris Leibrock, far left, was head majorette, and the other majorettes were Robin Stephenson and Jeanie Waller, kneeling, and LaDonna Carver. OFFICERS FOR this years band have been Steven Clement, Jeanie Waller, and Dennis Ross. CONCERT BAND included, I to r., front, Diana Denman, Chris Leibrock, Nikki Robinson, Cheryl Clement, Melanie Lei brock, Karen Hill, Lynne Rodgers, Bubba Favors, Diane Vanderford, Mary Ann Keffcr, Susan Stark; second row, Aaron Eddy, Diane Simpson, Denise Carver, Robin Pattillo, Debbie Vanderford, Sandra Ransom, Debra Fowler, Melinda Lawson, Billy J. Stew-art, Reginald Moore, Carolyn Bronson, Vivian Burse, Valerie Inman, Donna DeVore, Lisa Brandon, Beth Dickinson. Allen Williams; third row, LaDonna Carver, Debbie DeVore, Mary Kay Simpson, Jeanie Waller, Phyllis Riley, Carla Cunningham, Tressa Tower, Douglas Williams, Margaret Anderson, Debbie Shrock, Terry Tankersley, Keith Mooney, Vickie Hambrick, Rose Simpson, Robert Almond, Sue Adams, Judy Bryant, Nancy Kestner, Jeanette Thomas, Robin Stephenson, Teresa Knoll, Peggy Delaney, Debra Hall, Nancy Jackson, V. O. Johnson, Steven Clement, Rhonda McGraw, Waymond Rhodes, Beverly Kirkpatrick, Allan Mooney, Mike Bryant. Janet Stone, Jerry Jessup, Randy Staton, Randy Relyea, Marvin Mooncyham, Dennis Ross, Director William Stoecker, Scotty Rickets, Steve Morgan, Jimmy Brow-n, Steven Hester, Harold Long, Don Stephenson, and David Stark. Concert band shines at both region, state STAGE BAND included Director Bill Stoecker, left, front, Diane Simpson, Jeanie Waller, LaDonna Carver, Allan Williams; second mw. Allan Mooney and Mike Bryant; third row, Doug Williams, Vickie Hambrick, Keith Mooney, Terry Tank- ersley, Robert Almond and Rose Simpson, and in hack, Harold Long and Diana Denman. 66 WILLIAM STOECKER Director Seventeen make All - Region, six win All - State honors ALL-STATE positions were earned by Jeanic Waller, Terry Tankcrsley, Dour Williams, Allen' Williams, Aaron Eddy and Mike Bryant, in photo at left. Region places were earned by Diana Denman, Nikki Robinson, Cheryl Clement, Robin Stephenson, Jeanette Thomas, Jeanie Waller, Diane Simpson, Aaron Eddy, Allan Williams, Harold Long, Keith Mooney, Dennis Ross, Robert Almond, Terry Tanlc- ersley, Steven Clement, Michael Bryant and Doug Williams, pictured below. 67 DHS CHOIR includes, I to r., front row, Robin Kennedy, Mary DuMond, Retina Peebles, Timmy Ruffin, Johnny Tice, Michael Ticfenback, Benny Burris, Bubba Favor, Debbie Schrock, Robin Pattillo, Melanie Leibrock, Janice Trussell; Second row, Janet Watkins, Jeanie Wilier, Joyce Hawkins, Denny Hearn, Mike Pugh. Jerry Dillion, Joe Cross, Larrv Hester, Kay Butcher, Kim Boyd, Jane Luckie, Vicki Hambrick; Third row, Barbara Black, Betty Sue Bohannon, Denise Ross, Lewis Haller. Elmer Robertson, Kenny Lindell, Jerry Brands, Ray Kendall, Victoria Avery, Teresa Neukam, Judy Bryant, Julia Manis, Rebecca Burnett; Fourth row, Doris Hall, Debbie B Jyd, Dana O’Neal, Michael Brands, Gifford Smith, Douglas Williams, Don Landon, Mitchel Ellenburg, Denise Carver, Bettv Turner, Janet Stone, Karen Hill and Pam Isom. 68 Choir performances please many audiences TRAINING CHOIR includes, 1. to r., First row, Norma North, Patricia Bradbcrry, Earl Horton, Carolyn Kerns, Kathy Shadwick; Second row, Bertha Chambers, I’lisa Vansandt, Raymond Bean, Tohn T. Young, Linda Roush, Marie Falls; Third row, Connie Manis, Susie London, Judy Atkins, Ray West, Judy Butler, Kay Smith. Not pictured, Lee Dunlap, Linda Clark, Diane Cohns. All - Region singers ALL-REGION SINGERS are, from the left, Jane Luckie, Denise Carver, Jeanie Waller, Ray Kendall, Betty Bohannon, Barry Cooper, Clifford Smith, Teresa Neukam, Mike Tiefen- back, Larry Hester and Doug Williams. VARSITY, SINGERS were popular with public audiences and constantly in demand. First raw includes Barbara Black, Kay Butcher, Vicki Hambrick, Jeanie Waller, Betty Sue Bohannon, the boys in “V are Cooper Essex, Ray Kendall, Barry Cooper, Steven Clement, Timmy Ruffin, Butch Robertson and Clifford Smith, and girls at right, fane Luckie, T eresa Neukam, Janet Stone, Denise Carver and Betty Turner. Singers bring home region, state honors ALL-STATE SINGERS are Jeanie Waller, Barry Cooper and Jane Luckie, and alternate, at piano, Teresa Neukam. Four make All - State choir CHARLES PARHAM Director Mr. Parham’s DHS choirs had another fine year and sang in several concerts both for the school and the public. The fact that eleven made Region choir and four, State choir speaks well for both direc- tor and the students’ own efforts. 69 HI-TIMES 3-year effort to get blinker MAYOR JOHNNY SCHALLHORN at Hi-Times' request signs prodama- lights at busy highway crossing successful. tion making February Traffic Safety Month. Editor Steven Clement awaits signature to publish proclamation. Hi - Times’ efforts bring state, national awards Hi-Times staffers have a lot of buzzing to do and work hard to reflect the image and spirit of DHS. At the same time they set goals and sponsor projects they believe will benefit all — like the annual Youth Traffic Safety campaign in which this year, after a three-year effort, they were successful in getting the State Hwy. Dept, and railroad people to install a five-section blinker light system at a busy crossing. They are now seeking to get photos on all drivers’ licenses. Below. publications' adviser Mrs. Mary Louise Wright goes over letters from state and national officials concerning project to get photos on drivers' licenses with Editor Steven Clement and Dana DuMond. At right, busy with copy are Debra Bradford, Jeanie Waller, LaDonna Carver and Robert Almond. 70 JOURNALISTS LEARN much about White River Wildlife Refuge from Asst. Mgr. Bob Prescott while touring the big reserve. Safety campaign results in local improvements At left, Don Landon, Robert Almond and Doug Williams try to find places to put more than 130 posters submitted in Hi-Times safety contest. Below Colleen Evans, Butch Robertson and Janice Smith look over their paper. 71 THIS YEAR'S CLASS SPONSORS have been Mrs. Johnette Parham and Mrs. Bennett, Juniors; Tommy Griffin and James Jackson, Sophomores; Sterling Love, Freshmen; Wallace Wortham, Seniors. Miss Ethyl Oates Miller, Freshmen, and Mrs. Johnny Lcibrock, Seniors. Not pictured arc Sopho- more sponsor Mrs. Jane Davis and Junior sponsor William Stoecker. 73 When the 1971-72 year be- gan, DUS opened its doors of welcome to a new and excited group labeled as freshmen. While it was a big step from their old surround- ings and routine, they ad- justed quickly and helped give DHS a happy atmos- phere. Many have taken in- terest in projects and have become avid Dragon fans. They admit, studies are harder, but they expected that at high school.- OFFICERS of Freshman class are, from I. to r., David Jessup, president; Linda West, secretary; Melanie leibrock, vice president, and Joe Cross, treasurer. For freshmen, life is always springtime . . . CAROLYN ADAMS JIMMY ADAMS SUE ADAMS BENNIE AUSTIN LUCILLE AVERY CHARLES BALLENTINE GEORGE BILUNGS TERRY BOYNTON SHERRY BRADFORD KIM BRASWELL NANCY BRENNEMAN EDDIE BREWER JESSE BRIGGS CAROLYN BROWN JIMMY BROWN JUDY BRYANT DON BURLEY SHArlON BURNS BENNIE BURRIS LYNN CAMPBELL RICKY CAZORT WANDA CHAMBERS STANLEY CHASTAIN DEBBIE CHILDERS VICKIE CHILDERS WILMA J. COHNS ANNETTE COIT DENEICE COLLINS JOE CROSS BILL CUMMINGS ♦ . And their sparkle is like sunshine itself 75 RODNEY CUMMINGS KARLA CUNNINGHAM CARL DANIELS LOU ANNA DAVIS RONNIE DAVIS PEGGY DELANCEY MARK DERRICK DEBBIE DEVORE DONNA DEVORE BETH DICKINSON MARY DUMOND BARBARA DUNCAN PAULETTE DUNCAN RICKY DUNCAN RANDY EASON YVONNE EDWARDS BUBBA FAVOR DIANE FISHER xMARY FISHER KETA FORD CONALD GILL DANNY GOODWIN MARK GOODWIN DEBORAH GRISHAM DEBRA HALL DORIS HALL JULIE HALL RAY HALL GERALD HENDERSON STEVEN HESTER FAYE HILL KAREN HILL JIMMY HOBBS THEODORE HOLT xMITZI HUCKABY JIMMY HUTCHINS VALERIA INMAN NANCY JACKSON RICKY JACKSON JIMMY JACOBS I'LL NEVER GET past my twos ' Vallery declares. Being a freshman is adventuring in a new world DALE JAMISON MARY JAMES DAVID JESSUP V. O. JOHNSON MARY ANN KEFFER JERRY KEMP SANDRA KIDD BEVERLY KIRKPATRICK SHARLOTTE KITTLER TERESA KNOLL MELINDA LAWSON SIDNEY LECROY MELANIE LEIBROCK STEVE LEMONS KENNETH LINVILLE 77 With freshmen, a revolution does exist! ROBERT LOGAN ARTHUR LONDON SUE LONDON GREG McCALLIE DAVID McCORD RHONDA McGRAW GINGER MANIS SUSAN MANIS RICKEY MANNIS BECCA MIDRIFF DEBBIE MILLER ALLEN MOONEY REGINALD MOORE STEVE MORGAN JUDY MOSS MARCELLA MOYER SANDRA O'NEAL TERRY OWENS BETTY PARKER ROBIN PATTILLO 78 It’s books, studies, search for new knowledge WELL, LINDA, IT'S your bid—make up your mind. REGINA PEEBLES KEITH PERRY DAVE PORTER RUTH RANSOM RANDY RELYEA BRENDA REVILS WAYMON RHODES PHYLLIS RILEY 79 i 80 OUR REBECCA ROBERTS HAZEL ROBERTSON BARBARA ROBINSON LYNNE RODGERS LINDA ROUSE VICKIE RUFFIN JACKIE SEBREE KATHY SHADWICK BETTY SHANK SHERRY SHORES HENRY SHORTER MARY KAY SIMPSON PATRICIA SIMPSON ROSE SIMPSON KAY SMITH THEON SMITH RANDY STATON BILLY JOYCE STEWARD SHARON STRAIN RITA THOMPSON ROSE ANN TIEFENBACK NOT PICTURED Allen Brandenberg Basil Eason Minnie Campbell Arvin Malone Kenneth Tibbett I SURE RESPECT neat people like you. My locker is my No. 1 problem. They prepare to meet new challenges JANIS TRUSSELL DEBBIE VANDERFORD DIANE VANDERFORD KENNY VANSANDT GERALDINE VAYSON CAROLYN VENT JUDY VERSER GARY WATKINS TOMMY WATTS LINDA WEST RAY WEST JAY WILMON RAY WILMON ANITA WRIGHT DELLA WRIGHT DENISE YOUNG 81 HEADING SOPHOMORES this year are, from the left, Vicki Hambrick, treasurer; Steve Vos, president; Debbie Green, sec- retary, and Elaine DuMond, vice president. 82 Sophomores love any and all seasons Sophomores are everywhere. This year's class is one of the largest DHS has had, and it is heard from. They're becoming more sophisticated, taking part in Student Council and other organizations, and they are the ones who decorated the school so gaily at Christ- mas time. DAVID ALLEN JUDY ATKINS VICTORIA AVERY Come rain, come shine, any day is great for sophomores KEN BARR WENDELL BELEFORD KIM BOYD FREDDIE BRENNEMAN RUDY BELEFORD DEBBIE BOYD LISA BRANDON EDDIE BROWN DEBBIE GREEN AND Wade Currie were voted Sophomore class favor- ites. 83 MICHAEL BRYANT VIVIAN BURSE JUDY BUTLER BILLY CARVER BERTHA CHAMBERS JACKIE CHILDERS CHERYL CLEMENT DIANA COHNS DIANE COHNS RODNEY COHNS CHARLES CO IT JAY COX WADE CURRIE BEVERLY DAVIS BEVERLY DEMPSEY ELAINE DUMOND 84 HOW DO YOU know there'll be any hickory nuts there when we get there? Sophies like everything, especially activities JAMES DUNCAN LEON DUNCAN FRED DUPSLAFF MYRON EARHART DAVID EAST AARON EDDY BOBBYE EDMONDSON MITCHELL ELLENBURC 85 BRENDA ELLEN BERGER RONALD ELLIS MARIE FALLS DEAN FLOWERS RICHARD FOWLER KAREN FOX BRUCE FULTON MARILYN GAITHER ROGER GILBERT MIKE GILL DEBBIE GREEN TIMMY GREEN WILLIAM GRIFFIE VICKI HAMBRICK TERRY HAWKINS DANNY HAYES 86 GEE, WHAT ONE has to go through with to become a cheerleader! Enthusiastic sophomores real boost to school morale MARVIN HENDERSON LARRY HESTER BARBARA HOLT EARL HORTON KENNY HOWARD MARGARET HOWE SCOTT HURD GRACIE JEMERSON 87 They’re active in band, chorus, clubs and sports 88 BETTY JONES RAY KENDALL ROBIN KENNEDY CAROLYN KERNS NANCY KESTNER GLENN LECROY HEZZIE LOGAN LARRY LOGAN SUSIE LONDON MARK MANIS MARVIN MOONEYHAM RHAE ANN NOBLE HAROLD LONG CONNIE MANUES RALPH MOORE CLEOPHUS O’NEAL STEVE LOVETTE JOY MASTERS WALTER MURPHY KALA O'NEAL BARBARA McSWAIN DAVY MONROE NANCY NEAL RICKY OSBORNE BERNARD MANIS KEITH MOONEY DAVID NEIGHBORS CLARA PERRY 89 DIDN'T HE WINK at you? WAITING AROUND IS better than being in class.' Sophomores like being middle - of - road’ classmen 90 KATHY POTTORFF VIVIAN RANSOM BARBARA RHODES SCOTTY RICKETTS MARSHA ROBINSON NIKKI ROBINSON DENISE ROSS DEBBIE SCHROCK DAVID SCHWEDE HENRY SCROGGINS DAVID SEBREE STANLEY SHADWICK But they can switch directions many times a day GARY SHORTER DIANE SIMPSON CLOWDIE SLOATE ROBERT SMITH MARK SPHARLER SUSAN STARK ROBIN STEPHENSON LYNETTE STILLWELL JANET STONE 91 Sophomores discover new worlds without even knocking! REMEMBER WHEN WE performed for the Junior-Senior banquet? ASKING HER A question about chemistry is one way of getting acquainted. RANDY TANKERSLEY PATTI THIGPEN LARRY THOMPSON ELISA VANSANDT JOHNNY THEIS JEANETTE THOMAS WALTER TURNER STEVE VOS YOU SOUND LIKE you have real problems. Wanta hear mine? NOT PICTURED Tommy Brandenburg Steve Jenkins Dana Kaye O'Neal Ada Marie Roberson Nevelyn Strain And they begin to excel in fields explored BRENDA WARD BILLY WATKINS ROGER WATKINS TOMMY WATKINS DARRELL WEATHERS LINDA WEATHERS TOMMY WEATHERS EDDIE WEST DAVID WRIGHT NADINE WRIGHT SHELIA WYLIE JOHN TOM YOUNG 93 The Junior year is one of the hard- est. Studies become more intense and demanding, and at the same time, so do the added extra-curricu- lar activities. Football boys work harder to earn letters and hope to be on Varsity for sure next year. This years juniors have engaged in all sorts of projects, too, to give the 72 graduating class a banquet it will always remember. Most im- portantly of all, they look forward to next fall when they’ll be on the top perch. JUNIORS have as officers this year Jerry Jessup as president; Chris Leibrock, vice president; Jane Luckie, secretary, and Margaret Anderson, treasurer. Juniors say, ’Our soul is great . . . ’ BOYCE ADAMS BRENDA ADAMS JOHN AHRENS MARGARET ANDERSON MITCH AUFDERHEIDE RAYMOND BEAM CHARLES BENNETT HARLON BENNETT 94 DEBBIE BITNER BARBARA BLACK BOB BOYD PATRICIA BRADBERRY . Because we’re the seniors of '73’ WINIFRED BRADFORD LOU ANN BURNETT EATHEL GOTTEN CARROLL EASON JERRY BRANDS KAY BUTCHER TOM DAVIS DAREL EDWARDS MARY A. BRONSON DENISE CARVER MARILYN DEMPSEY RILEY EDWARDS EZELL BROWN DOROTHY CASE DIANA DENMAN KAREN ELLENBURG LARRY BROWN BARRY COOPER EVANNE DERRICK NEEDRA ELROD 96 NOW, GIRLS, LET'S try to stay together on this. Junior year is the winter before the spring MARGIE FAVOR FREDERICK FISHER DEBORAH FOWLER JIMMY FOX JULIE FOX BILLY FREEMAN SANDRA GRAY CATHY GREEN 97 WE'RE ALL HERE, but where's McGarret? Junior year is one of ambition, pride 98 KENNY GRISHAM LEWIS HALLER JOYCE HAWKINS REX HEDRICK DEBBIE HENDERSON ROCKY HORTON DANNY HOWE PAM ISOM UNDA JACKSON MICHAEL JACOBS TOMMY JACOBS MICHAEL JAMES EDWARD JAMISON JERRY JESSUP CHERYL KAGEBEIN DANNY KAGEBEIN LOYD KERNS MABLE KING JAMES KIRCHOFF BILLY KOEN And juniors are such versatile teenagers STUDYING—in the library? GUESS WHAT I'M hiding behind my back.1 JUNIORS PLUS A sunny week- end day equals a barrel of fun. CHRIS LEU BROCK LUCINDA MEINS JIMMY MOSS AL LONDON MICHAEL MEINS TERESA NEUKAM JANE LUCKJE CARTTE MONTGOMERY sherry McIntosh CHARLES MORTON DENNIS NOWELL EARNEST MATHIS JIMMY MOSER ELAINE PIKE NORMA NORTH Juniors wholeheartedly display Dragon spirit JANE POGUE JAMIE POLLOCK MICHAEL PUGH HENRIETTA RANSOM LINDA RANSOM STANLEY RANSOM ELMER ROBERTSON CATHY RUFFIN REXIE RUFFIN DONNA SANDERS EDWARD SCHORSTEIN TOMMY SHACKELFORD GARY SHERWOOD PAT SIMMONS KEITH SMITH TOMMY SMITH 101 We pass this season of junior life but once 102 KAY SPHARLER WESLEY STATOX CROSBY STEVENS DANNY STRAIN PERRY STROH MARGARET TICEY MIKE TIEFENBACk TRESSA TOWER KATHY TRUSSELL BETTY TURNER SANDRA VANDERFORD JOYCE VANSANDT GLENDA VENT TRUDY VERSER JANET WATKINS CAROL WEATHERS GARY WEST ALLEN WILLIAMS MURRY WILLIAMS CHARLES WILLMON MARSHA WOOD PATTI WOODS BARBARA WRIGHT STEVE WRIGHT NOT PICTURED Dennis Denton Kennis Key Charlene Revels Then we reach the top of high school world! DON'T PUSH ME! WOW! MORE HOMEWORK! WISH WE RODE the same bus SENIOR OFFICERS, with the glorious spring they graduate and the great summer of life on their minds, are John lorick, pres.; CLASS FAVORITES, elected by fellow classmen, are Yo Kestner, sec.; Dona Hudspeth, treas.; and Margo Travis, v.p. Colleen Evans and Mark Hargrove. Seniors agree - - It couldn’t have been a better year! ’ Yes, it has been a mighty good year! Seniors took the lead in building up school spirit with their overwhelming participation in student government, in organi- zations and in sports and those memorable pep rallies. Many were leaders in band and chorus and in publishing the high schools newspaper and yearbook. They have worked diligently all winter in school, community and church activities and now look forward to glorious Spring with its school-end events — from the Junior-Senior banquet on to Commencement. 106 Class of 1972 represents the coming of new era DOUGLAS ADAMS FFA 3 yis.; 4-H 1; Boy Scouts 4; Student Council 1; Order of Arrow; God Country award; Jr. play. KEITH ADAMS FFA 4 yrs.; state judg- ing contest 1; football 1; Round-Up Club 4. ROBERT ALMOND Band 4 yrs.; stage band; Jr. play; Hi-Timcs, year- book staffs. KEIT11 BARR Basketball 2 yrs.; lettered 1; track; Jr. Mr. DHS; S.C. TERRY BARTZ Band 3 yrs.; choir 3. RUSTY BERRY FFA; Beta Club; basket- ball; football 4 yrs.; Boys’ State. BETTY SUE BOIIANNON FHA 3 yrs.; FBLA 1; Library Club 1; choir 2; Varsity 2; Jr. play; Rain- bows 5; Beta 3. NANCY BOHANNON Football cheerleader; FHA 2 yrs.; Miss Ark. Co. contest 2; Jr. play. MIKE BOSMA Football 4 yrs.; lettered 1; track 2, lettered 2; S.C. 1; DeMolay 4; page in Ark. House 'of Rep. 2. 107 Seniors provide leadership in inter - school events HAVING TO WEAR our suits for Stuttgart turns us onl THINK I CAN hit it this time?! BRAD BOYD Football 4 yrs., lettered 1; track 1; FFA 4; Archaeological Club; Boys’ State. GARY BOYD FFA 3 yrs.; football 4, lettered 4; Jr. play; S.C. 1. DEBRA BRADFORD Basketball 5 yrs., lettered 4; FHA 1;' FBLA 3; Pcpperette 1; Jr. play; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs; FT A 1. JERRY BRADFORD Basketball 2 yrs.; foot- ball 1. MICHAEL BRANDS Football 4 yrs., lettered 1; basketball 1, lettered 1; Beta 2; Bov Scouts 7; choir 2; Jr. play; track 1; Boys State; Archaeo- logical Club 3. JANET BRENNEMAN Jr. play; FHA 2 yrs. Honor grads busiest, most active of DHS clan YOU VE SEEN THEIR FACES everywhere around DHS the past few years, these honor grads. They've busied themselves with Student Council, in band, chorus, various school organizations and youth and church groups outside the school, and with student publications, as well. These seven were named at semester, and it is possible that one or two others will be added by the end of school. In front are Margo Fravis and Dana DuMond. in the center, Richard LaFargue and James O'Neal, and in back, Mike Roberts, Colleen Evans and Steven Clement. 109 110 Seniors have known all kinds of seasons - - and have loved most of ’ em MITCHELL BRONSON (Not pictured) Basketball 4 yis, lettered 3; All-Dist. 2. I f AROLD BROWN Beta Club 3 yrs.; FBLA 1; football; French Club; S.C. 1; Archaeological Club; basketball 1. GLORIA BURLEY FHA 1 yr.; choir 3; FBLA 1; office ass’t. 1. REBECCA BURNETT FHA 2 vrs., pres. 1; Library Club 2; French Club '2; S.C. 2; Beta 3; Miss Ark. Co. contest; Queen Mallard contest; choir 2; Jr. play. WHAT'S NEXT on the agenda? They get the most from any season! MICHAEL CAPPS FFA 4 yrs.; forestry team 2. SHEILA G. CARTER Band 4 yrs.; FHA 1; Jr. play. GLENN CARTER FFA 2 yrs.; Archaeology Club 1. LADONNA CARVER Band 4 yrs., stage band, majorette 2, All-Reg. 1; FTA 2; FHA 4; Miss Ark. Co. contest 2; Jr. play; I ii-Times, Dragon staffs; Queen Mallard contest. STEVEN CLEMENT Band 4 yrs, All-State 2, All-Reg. 2; Stage Band; band capt. 1; chorus 3; student dir. 1; All-Reg. 1, All-State 1; Varsity singers 3; Beta 3, treas. 1; DeMolay 4; Boys’ State; S.C. 1; math award; Jr. play; UMY v. pres. 1; pres. 1; 4-H 4, co. officer 3; co. champion boy 1; leadership award 2; Ed. of Hi-Times; Dragon staff; safety patrol 2; Kiel exchange 1; NEDT award 2; Outstanding Am. H.S. Student. GLENN COIT FFA 2 yrs.; football 3, lettered 2; S.C. 1; track, lettered 3; Archaeological Club 2. Ill ROGERCOUNCE Football 4 yrs., lettered 1; FFA 4; choir 2. HAROLD CRISWELL DENNIS CUMMINGS S.C. 1 yr.; Boy Scouts 4; Boys’ State; football mgr. 1; fire marshal 1. I YI F W CUNNINGHAM FFA 4 yrs., sec. 1, judg- ing team 4; State FFA judging 3; football 4, lettered 2; Jr. play. BILLIE CURRIE Jr. play; FTA 2 yrs.; FHA 1; Library' Club 2; Rainbows 6; Miss Ark. Co. contest; Queen Mal- lard contest; Pepperette 2; Hi-Times Dragon staffs. GARLEN DAVIS FFA 2 yrs. To be a high school seniors . . . JERRY DILLION Choir 4 yrs. BILLY DUMOND FFA 4 yrs, judging team 2. BOBBY DUMOND FFA 4 yrs.; FBLA. DANA DUMOND FHA 3 yrs. sec. 1; Beta 3; Library Club 4, pres. 1, dist. v.p. pres., club sec-trcas; Rainbows 2; Archaeological Club sec treas. 2; S.C. 2; DAR NEDT awards; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs. LEE DUNLAP (Transfer from Pine Bluff) French 2 yrs.; office worker 1; choir 1. RITA EASON FHA 3 yrs.; basketball 4, lettered 4; All-Dist. 1; Round-Up Club queen 2; Queen Mallard con- test; Miss Ark. Co. con- test; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs. . . . Is a once - in - a - lifetime experience SENIOR STUDY hall? 113 Whatever the action - - Seniors are up to it! I SURE HOPE they don't throw those pineapples! EVERYONE AGREES, it was the greatest ever or ever to be! IT WAS VERY hard work — but worth every bit of it. 114 SUSIE EGGBURN Basketball 2 yrs., lettered 1; Library Club 2; FHA 2; FBLA 1; office worker 2; Miss Ark. Co. con- test; Queen Mallard con- test. CARLA ELLENBURG FHA 1 yr.; FTA 1; football, basketball cheer- leader 1; Miss Ark. Co. contest 2; Safety Patrol; choir 2; Library Club 1. ROBERT ELLIS Freshman sec-treas.; Beta 3 vrs.; French Club 2; FBLA 1; S.C. 3; foot- ball mgr. 2; track 1; baseball 2. COOPER ESSEX Football 2, lettered 2, mgr. 1; Jr. play; S.C. 1; Jr. class v.p.; French Club. Varsity Singers 3; DcMolay 3. COLLEEN EVANS Miss Ark. Co. contest; Jr. play; FHA 2 yTS; FBLA 2; Girls' State; Beta 3; Pres. Physical Fitness award 3; S.C. 2; Jr. Miss DHS; foot- ball cheerleader - capt.; class favorite; Home- coming maid 3; Soph, class pres; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs. HAL FERGUSON FFA 3; Homecoming escort 3; football 3; Hi- Times, Dragon staffs. EDDIE FISHER FFA 4 yrs.; football 4, lettered 3. JUDY FISHER FHA 2 yrs. ROBERT FLOWERS (Not pictured) Football 4; All-District. CATI IY FORREST FHA 2, treas. 1; Library Club 2; Jr. Miss pageant; Girls’ State. It’s all part of the game of skill they play 115 STEVE GOODWIN Football mgr. 2 yrs; track 1; baseball 2. JIMMY GRAY Archaeological Club 1 yr; baseball 4. RONNIE GREEN Football 4 yrs.; S.C. 1. TRAVIS GREEN MARK HARGROVE Football 5 yrs., lettered 5, All-Dist.; Freshman class treas.; Sopho, favorite; Jr. favorite; Jr. class pres.; FFA 4, reporter 1, v.p. 1, judging team 2; grand champ steer at Co. Fair. GERALD HARRIS Whether it was fall, winter or spring . . . NOT HERE, Rita! LOVE THAT Mexican food! SUSAN I1ARRIS Pepperettes I; Beta 2; FTA 2, sec. 1; FBLA I; Library Club 2. SHEILA HATCH FHA 1; FBLA 2, v.p.; PE Pres, award. DENNY HEARN FFA 4; football 5, letter. ed 3; Jr. play; choir 4. ROBBIE HESTER FHA 1; FTA 2, pres. 1; v.p. 1; Miss Ark. Co. contest; French Club 2; Jr. play; Archaeological Club 2; Girls’ State; S. C.; Hi-Times Dragon staffs; NEDT award; Library Club 4, reporter 1, sec. 1, dist. sec. WINNIE HOLT FHA 1; FBLA 1; Library Club 3; Pres, physical fitness award 2; Girl’s State; volleyball 3. JAMES HORTON . . . It was the ’extra - curricula’ that was fun VICKI HUCKABY Choir 1 yr.; FBLA; FTA; FHA. JUDY HUDSON Library Club 3 yrs. DANA HUDSPETH Football cheerleader 3 yis., capt. 1; basketball cheerleader 3, capt. 1; Beta Club 3; FHA 3; 3rd v.p. 1; Jr. play; French Club 2; Soph, class v.p.; Rainbows 5, worthy advisor. Grand Cross of Color. Grand rep. 1; Grand app’tment 1; Homecoming maid 1; S. C.; Jr. Miss contestant 1; Queen Mallard contestant 1; Miss Ark. Co. contest 1; Co-editor of Dragon, mbr. Hi-Times staff; Safety Patrol; Kiel exchange. DONA HUDSPETH Football cheerleader 3 yrs; basketball cheerleader 3; Beta Club 3; FHA 3, fed. devotional leader; Jr. play; French Club 2, treas. 1; Sr. class treas.; Soph class . favorite; Soph class treas.; Rain- bows 5, worthy advisor, Grand app’t- ment; Grand rep, Grand Cross of Colors; UMY, sub-dist. sec. 1; S.C.; DeWitt lr. Miss; Homecoming maid; Miss Ark. Co. contest; Queen Mallard contest 1; Co-editor of Dragon; mbr. Hi-Times staff; Safety Patrol; Kiel exchange. Seniors powered good ole’ Dragon spirit WORKING HARD to support their Dragons. 118 GARY JONES FFA 4 yrs. STEVE KEFFER Football 4; FFA 4; FFA judging teams YOCHARLSAE KESTNER LIMY 3, sec-treas. 1: 4-H 4, sec. 1; State 4-H Day; band 3, majorette 1; basketball 3, lettered 3; basketball mgr. 1; FHA 3, hist.; Jr. play; class favor- ite; Homecoming queen; Sr. class sec.; football cheerleader 1; FFA Sweetheart 1; Miss Ark. Co. Fluffy Rice Miss Arkansas Fluffy Rice 1971-72; Hi-Times and Dragon staffs; Queen Mallard con- test. KENNIS KEY (Not Pictured) PRENTICE KING Boy Scouts 1; track 1; basketball 1; 4-H 1. MARTHA SUE KITTLER FHA 2; FBLA 2; volleyball 3; S. C.; Pres, physical fitness award 1. RICHARD LAFARGUE S.C. pres, in Sr. yr.; Beta 3; football 5, lettered 5; basketball 4, lettered 4; track 5, lettered 5; golf team 2; 1st pos.; Outstanding Am. H.S. student; NEDT award; French club 2; FFA 4, treas. 1, judging team 4; pub. speaking 2, state 1; Boys’ State; Bov Scout 10, Eagle Scout, God Country award; 1970 Ark. top Scout, Order of Arrow 6, chief 1; DeMolays 4, master coun. 1; rep. De- Molay award; Ark. Co. Youth Talent winner 2. They performed well in roles of leadership 119 120 Traditional activities change with new aims and ideals HOPE WE'RE on the right trail. WHAT ARE those fish doing? DON LANDON Hi-Times, Dragon staffs; choir 2; transf. from Dumas High. SHARON LECROY FHA 2; FBLA. SHARKEY LECROY (Not Pictured) SCOTT LEIBROCK S.C. 4 yrs.; Beta 3; Powder- puff queen; Boy Scouts. Class of 1972 one of pride, ambition ELMER LONDON Football 1 vr; basketball 3. JOHN LORICK DeMolays 4 yts; Beta 3; Sr. class pres.; S.C. 3, v.p. 1; football 4. letter- ed 4; basketball 4, letter- ed 3; track 4, lettered 4; French Club; Boys’ State. LISA McCALLIE FHA 1; football cheer- leader 1; S.C.; 1st run- ner-up Jr. Miss DHS; Homecoming maid 2; Jr. play; Miss Ark. Co. con- test 2. GARY McCARTY Football 4 yis; track 1; S.C. RAYMOND McPherson Football 1, lettered 1; FFA 4, judging team 3, pres. v.p. 1; S.C. GLENDA P. McSWAIN JOE MAHOVSKY Boy Scouts 2, Explorer 2; football 1; Ark. Co. Archaeological Club; bas- ketball mgr 4; track mgr. I. DOYLE MANIS Basketball 3; track 2; football 1. RITA W. MANIS 121 THE SPOOK gang at it again. They’ll never pass this way again, so they make the most of their one - way road OWEN MANUES ROY MANUES STEVE MAUGANS FFA 4 yrs, judging team 2. 122 LINDA MIDRIFF Jr. play usher; Pres, physical fitness award. FRANK MONROE Football 3, lettered 1; transf. from Pine Bluff High. OLIVER MOORE Basketball 2; football 3; track 2. LESTER MOPPINS 123 LAVERN OATES FBLA 2 yrs; FHA 1; FBLA rep. 1; 4-H 5. KEITH O’DANIEL Football 4, lettered 3; basket- ball 3, lettered 1; track 2, letter- ed 2; Beta 4, v.p. 1; DeMolays 4; French Club 2; Powdcrpuff maid; Boys' State; S.C.; Safety Patrol; Kiel exchange; math test recogni- tion. JAMES O’NEAL FTA 4, pari. 1; FBLA 3, pres. 1, v.p. 1, State Mr. FBLA semi- finalist; French Club 2, v.p. 1; lr. play; Citizenship seminar; Youth Frat. 4, prince patron 4; S.C.; football 5, lettered 4; basket ball mgr. 1; track 1; Beta 3; Boy Scouts 1, sec. 1; Kiel exchange. BRENDA PAXTON Volleyball 3; FHA 3, rep. 1; Library Club 4, dist. rep. 1; French Club 2; S.C.; choir; Pepperettes 1; Jr. play usher. Today’s Seniors are the stars of the ’70’s ROSA PEEBLES French Club 2; Beta 3; Library Club 1. JERRY PERRY Football 1; basketball lj track 1. EDDIE POTTORFF French Club; Boy Scouts 4; Order of Arrow 2; God Country award; quartermaster I, instr. 2. BRENDA PRUITT Choir 1; FTA 1; FHA 1; 4-H 3, pres. 2. RICKY PURDY FFA 4 vrs. DENNIS RANDALL Football 4, lettered 2; track 2; French Club I; S.C. And they’re eager to ply exotic future routes POLDER RANSOM FHA 2 ts. SANDRA RANSOM Band 4; FBLA 2, treas. 1; Jr. basketball I; FFJA 1. MIKE ROBERTS (Not Pictured) BLITCII ROBERTSON S.C.; choir 1%; Varsity Sing- ers 2; Library Club 2; Boy Scouts 10; Eagle Scout with 3 palms; Order of Arrow, Brotherhood in OA; FJi-Times, Dragon staffs. DENNIS ROSS Band 4, sgt. 1; Jr. play; FJi- Times, Dragon staffs. They’re going to challenge every field . . . TIMMY RUFFIN FFA 2; choir 4; Varsity 2; All-Reg. choir 1; Youth Fellowship pres. TERRY SIMPSON FFA 4, sentinel 1; judg- ing team 3; Jr. play: UMY pres. 1. DANNY SLOATE • . . And have in mind lifting America off its feet! 127 128 TED SLOATE FFA 2; football 1. CLIFFORD SMITH Choir 4; FBLA 2; Mid- South voice finalist; Varsity 1. JANICE SMITH 4-H, sec. 2, pres. 1, co. sec. 1; S.C.; Hi-Timcs, Dragon staffs; FBLA 3, pres. 1; FTA 3, rgp. 1; Beta 1. LINDA SMITH FHA 1; FBLA 1; S.C. 1. MARY SMITH Library Club 4; Pcppcr- cttcs 2; FHA 1; FBLA 1; volleyball. DONNIE SPEARS FFA 5; FFA officer; football 3; S.C. 1; Jr. play. DAVID STARK Football mgr. 1; basket- ball 1; band 2; track 1; DeMolay 2. DON STEPHENSON Band 4; DeMolays 4; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs. TERRY TANKERSLEY Beta 1; band 4, drum major 1; stu. dir. 1, stage band, All-Reg. 2. Trans- fer from Jonesboro. WHAT DID I sav wrong? As the 70’s balloon, they’ll join the FRANK THEISING Track 1; Jr. play. Trans- fer from Portage, Ind. DAVID TIIIGPEN Football 4, lettered 3; basketball 4, lettered 3; track 2, lettered 2, S.Q., S.C. v.p. 1; Archaeology Club pres. 1; Kiel ex- change. STEVE TIBBETT (Not Pictured) BETINA TOWER FHA 2 yrs. new age! 129 MARGO TRAVIS S.C., sec. 1; Beta 3, sec. 1; French Club 2, pre. 1; Rainbows 4, Grand app’tment 2; Ark. Co. Miss Fluffy Rice 1969; basketball 4, lettered 3; Homecoming maid 1; Jr. play; Queen Mallard runner- up 1970; Miss Ark. Co. 2, 1st runner-up 1971; 4-H 4. Co. pres. 1, officer 4; State 4-H modeling contest 2, Jr. class sec., Sr. class v.p.; Girls State; FHA 3, 1st v.p. 1; Safety Patrol; Kiel ex- change, Jr. Miss DHS runner-up. DENNIS TRUSSELL FFA 4 yrs. JEANIE WALLER Band 4, maiorette 1, It. 1; Stage Band, choi 3, Varsity 3; stu. dir. 1; All-Reg. choir 2; All-Reg. band 4; FHA 1; Miss Ark. Co. contest; S.C.; Jr. play; DeMolay Girl Friday; Rainbows 2, treas. 1; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs; Library Club 1; Queen Mallard contest 1. ROCKY WEST Football 4; S.C. 1. They ponder life’s many sides and cycles . . . WHERE TO from here? . . . But with few worries, mostly thrills about future DOUGLAS WILLIAMS Band 4, All-Ref?. 3, Stage Band; choir 3, Varsity 2, All-Reg. 2; All-State choir 1; Mid-South Fair finalist 1; State Fair finalist 1; 4-H reg. talent winner 3, sweep- stakes 2; State 4-H talent finalist; Hi-Times, Dragon staffs. DENNIS WILSON Football 2 yrs. DAVID WOOD Football 4, lettered 3; track 4, lettered 3; Explorer Scouts, pres. 2; Boy Scouts 2. OSCAR WRIGHT FFA 3 yrs. 131 Autumn We have seen the seasons The seasons of 1971-72, how swiftly they have come and gone . .. especially for Seniors 132 So soon our last happy Spring at DHS will merge into the Summer of life It is like crossing a great bridge, or a bay into a vast new territory . . . It is like pioneering in a promising land . . . We’ll miss the old well-worn halls and the friendships and memories there we loved . . . But time and new seasons beckon us in their only direction — and that is on. 133 Autumn always belongs DHScrs believe in and stand by their Dragons! In all kinds of weather, they travel right along with them to all the games. It was a 5-4 season for the DcVVitt team this year, but the record of how games come out doesn’t always indicate how fine a spirit the hoys have or how great a game was played. Injuries hit the Dragons hard this year and put several key players out for the season, and some of the toughest games came late in the season this year. Their fine playing and teamwork is indicat- ed by the fact that six players, pictured on another page, made All-Region. Dragons flipped Joe T. Robinson Senators 26-6 in the opener, downed Dumas 30-6 in the next game, lost 12-0 to Helena, defeated Marvell 43-8, picked off Brinkley 26-8, lost 20-13 to Watson Chapel, were thrown 38-12 by Stuttgart and 17-0 by Wynne, and wound up the season winning 40-12 over Marion. to red hot Dragons . . . HERSHEL COOK, Dragons' unofficial official. The canine is Coach Sam Cook's pal and practices right along with the Dragons. He comes on field when they play and can't understand why he's not allowed to stay there. Squad of 1971 AND HERE'S THE BIG DRAGON SQUAD: From I to r.. Row I, Steve Vos, Wesley Staton, Sharkey LeCroy, Perry Stroh, Gary West, Lyle Cunningham, Roger Councc, Dcnnic Nowells, Steve Tibbett, Wade Currie, Eddie West, Roger Watkins, David East, David Allen; Row 2, David Wright, Tommy Jacobs. Ken Barr, Harlan Bennett, Tommy Shackleford, Lloyd Kerns, Rocky West, Billy Freeman, Crosby Stevens, Dennis Randall, George Billings, Cleophaus O'Neal, Gary Shorter; Row 3, Cooper Essex, Mark Hargrove, Gary Boyd, Eddie Fisher, Tommy Smith, Jerry Brands, Rocky Horton, David Woods, Michael Bosma, John Ahrens, Mike Gill; Row 4. Michael Meins, Frank Monroe, Denny Hearn, Gary McCarty, Terry Hawkins, Bruce Fulton, Billy Carver, Glenn LeCroy, James O'Neal, Ronnie Green, Steve Keffer, Jackie Childers: Row 5. Steve LaVitte, Gleen Coit. Mitch AufderHeide, Richard LaFargue, Robert Flowers, David Thigpen, Keith O’Daniel, Michael Brands, Brad Boyd, John Lorick, Carroll Eason. Jackie Scbrec; Row 6, Mgr. Dennis Cummings, Ass't. Coach Homer Horton, Head Coach Sam Cook, Ass't. Coach Ken Newsom, Mgr. Gary Sherwood. . . . And tempo accelerates with football season SAM COOK Head Football Coach HOMER HORTON Football-Basketball I MRS. LINDA BOHANNON Girls’ PE-Volleyball l EVERETT SMITH Jr. Football-Basketball ALVIS HOOKS Jr. Football-Basketball Coaches, Instructors 137 STERLING LOVE Ass’t Basketball Six Dragons named to All - Region team BOBCAT QUARTER- BACK thrown for loss in Dumas encounter SIX DRAGONS making All-Region team were, in front, Halfback Robert Flowers and Fullback John Lorick, and in back, Tackle Glenn Coif, End Mark Hargrove; Center Richard LaFarguc and Guard Cooper Essex. It was tough 5 - 4 season CENTER Richard LaFarguc creams Watson Chapel quarterback, above, and here goes Flowers after catching one of Thigpen's bombs. THIS YEAR’S Junior Dragons won some of their games, lost some, but got in some good training as future Y'arsity team members. From the left, they are, How 1, Steven Cox, David McMastcr, David Ilobbs, Lee Hearn, Othar Hampton, Conald Gill, Joe Cross, Terry Boynton, Tommy Watts; How 2, Dale Jemerson, Mike Cross, Thomas Wright, Rickey Ticey, Waymon Rhodes, Dan Burley, Danny Goodwin, Everett O’Neal; How 3, Joe Muller. Richard Smith, Robert Logan, Mitchel Billings, Charles Ballcntine, Jeff Watkins, Eddie Carter, Charles Cupples, Bill Paxton; How 4, Charles Shores, David McCord, Randy Eason, Bob Paxton, Teddy Isom, Randy Staton, Mike Grabbe, Charles Davis, Ronnie Childers; How 5, Sud LeCroy, Jeff Earhart, Ricky Logstan, Mark Goodwin, Sammy Kidd, Kenny Vansandt, Bill Cummings, Gregg Mc- Callie; How 6, GeTald Henderson, Myron Earhart, Bennie Burris, and Coaches Everett Smith, Larry O’Briant and Alvis Hooks. 139 Dragons get off to great start in season opener END ROBERT FLOWERS takes beautiful pass from QB David Thigpen over standing up for season's first score in Joe T. Robin- son game. A BEAUTIFUL SCORING run by John lorick in Dumas encounter. Watson Chapel surprisingly tough END KEITH O'DANIEL intercepts pass in Watson Chapel encounter and moments later pays for it, as noted in photo at right, when he suffered a broken foot. Several key Dragons were injured in that battle. In lower photo, Gary Boyd skirts tough Watson Chapel line with help of Dragon blockers for a score. Fans stand by their fighting team DEWITT FANS LINED both sides of route to greet Dragons as they came on the field in the annual game-of- the-year with Stuttgart Ricebirds. 142 WHOLE DRAGON SQUAD goes after Cougar in Helena game, above, and lower photo shows Stuttgart defenders nabbing Robert Flowers, who had just rung a good DeWitt pass. Season had many great moments ANOTHER LORICK TD in Dumas game (left). Dragon defenders down Bobcat QB in same game (right). DRAGON DEFENDERS haul down Cougar offense in tough Helena contest. 143 Cheerleaders make the bleachers ring! TYPICAL PEP assembly scene. All the assem- blies were held in the high school gym. SENIOR CHEER line included Co-Capt. Dona Hudspeth, left front, Joyce Vansandt, center be- hind Mascot Terri Lynn Rclyea; Yo Kestner, right front; Debbie Green, behind Joyce; Elaine DuMond, back left; Jamie Pollock, center, and Dana Hudspeth, captain, right. HOW THOSE Dragon fans did yell I They nearly took roof off at assemblies. They were skill, pep behind Dragon steam Cheerleaders do a lot more than practice new yells and urge Dragon fans to exhibit pep at games. They do all sorts of chores behind the scenes. They spend time at cheerleader camps in the summer, and in addition to teaching the student body new yells and songs, they plan and prepare many pep assemblies, work up skits, sell balloons and other gadgets to be used at rallies and games, and serve as their team’s public relations gals in exchange assemblies with other schools. Fall is a mighty busy season for the pep kids. CHEERLEADERS SPARK loud Dragon fans at Stuttgart game. CHEERING FOR Junior Dragons were Vickie Tuthill, Karen Horton, Sheila Spears, Co-Capt. Linda West, Babbi Young, Debbie Vanderford, Kay Oswalt, Co-Capt. Melanie Leibrock, Janice Trussed, Dixie Goodwin and Sandra Hobson. 145 Dragon Roundballers have good year Dragon cagers have given fans some real thrill- ers this year. They went back and forth in the won-lost column, but they showed strength and stamina and cool-headcdness and gained in prowess as the season progressed. All in all, we’d call it a pretty good year. THIGPEN SENDS one toward the basket. 146 DRAGON CAGERS this year have been, front row I. to r., Cleophus O’Neal, Winford Bradford, Jerry Perry, Ken Barr, Keith Barr, Jerry Jessup, Wendell Beleford, Randal Gibson; back row, Asst. Coach Sterling Love, Mgr. Joe Mahovsky, Mgr. Claudy Sloate, Tommy Davis, Dean Flowers, Richard LaFargue. David lnigpen, Robert Flowers, Elmer London, Cartte Mont- gomery, Mitchel Bronson, and Head Coach Tom Davis. DRAGONETTES in tense moment. ALL ELMER has to do is set it in the basket. MARGO TRAVIS fortunately tall enough to get ball in Marvell encounter. Packed schedule keeps cagers on the move And these were the SENIOR DRAGON- ETTES. In front are I. to r., Margie Favor, Cathy Ruffin, Vivian Ransom, Coach Homer Horton, Rita Eason, Yo Kestner and Joyce Vansandt. Second row includes Bertha Chamb- ers, Betty Jones, Eathel Cotten, Margo Travis, Needra Elrod, Jeanette Thomas and Nancy Kestner. Not pictured are Mgrs. Dana and Dona Hudspeth. 147 JUNIOR CAGERS got in a lot of valuable experience although their season was one of ups and downs. Front row includes, I to r., Johnnie Howe, Ricky Jackson, Oathar Hampton, Steve Allen, Arthur London. Theodore Holt, Sammy Lockhart, Billy Carmack, Randy Shorter and Bobby Roberts, and back row, Mgr. Steve Cox, Coach Alvis Hooks, Frankie Canna more. Dale Jamison, Jimmy Adams, Benny Austin, Joe Cross, Coach Everett Smith, and Mgrs! Conald Gill and Jay Cox. Dragons, Dragonettes give fans many thrills DRAGONETTES PAUSE for moment's prayer before each game. At right. Flowers In the air after the roundball. 148 Close games make pulses race like mad LAFARGUE TRIES for the basket (far left), and Dragonette Rita Eason gets a free throw. JUNIOR DRAGONETTES have had some exciting times this year. From 1. to r., they are, in front, Sheila Spears, Debbie Ellenburg, Sherry Bradford, Carolyn Bronson, Michelle London, and in hack, Carol O’Donnell, Linda Tones, Susan Anderson, Dana Porter, Doris Hall, Coach Horton, Rose Simpson, Tammy Lindsey, Jan Briggs, Denise Collins, and Barbara Robinson. 149 SENIOR BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS this year have been Diana Denman, Co-Capt. Dana DuMond, Carla Ellenburg. Susan Stark, Henrietta Ransom, Co-Capt. Robbie Hester, and I’Lisa Vansandt. 150 VOLLEYBALL IS their game, and they’ve had a pretty good year. Front row includes, from the left, Colleen Evans, Elaine DuMona, Bob bye Edmondson, Brenda Paxton, Gracy Mae Jemerson, Henrietta Ransom and Kim Braswell, and on the back row are the coach, Mrs. Linda Bohannon, Karen Fox, Joy Masters, Trudy Verser, LaVern Oates, Winnie Holt and Martha Kittler. Volleyball provides many exciting moments JUNIOR BASKET- BALL cheerleaders have been Janice Trussell, Marv Du- Mond, capt., Elizabeth Beam, Linda West, co-capt., Denise Lind- sey, Terri Williams, Sandra Gray, Donna Jacobs, Kay Oswalt and Lynn Campbell. 151 Dragon thinclads continue to add new records DRAGON CINDERMEN were just getting their schedule under way when the yearbook went to press, but Coach Newsom expected a lot of them this year and was eager to go into the track events. His full team included, in front, Rocky West, Dennis Randall, Glen Coit, John Lorick, Denny Hearn, Michael Bosma, David Wood, Richard LaFargue, Frank Theising and Sharkv LeCroy; sccottd row, Charlie Brown, Gary Jones, Mitch AufderHeide, Billy Freeman, Lloyd Kearns, Jerry Brands, Rocky Horton, Hassie Logan, Lyle Cun- ningham and Steve Goodwin, and in back, Dennis Nowells. Billy DuMond, Steve Lovette, Terry Hawkins. Roger Watkins, Randy Tankersley, Ken Howard, Earl Horton, Bobby DuMond and Junior Isom. THESE BOYS WERE the sprinters: In front, Randy Tankersley, Earl Horton, Roger Watkins, Lyle Cunningham, Dennis Nowells, Rocky West and Steve Goodwin, and in back, Lloyd Kearns, Denny Hearn, John Lorick, Rocky Horton, Billy Freeman and Terry Hawkins. GLEN COIT mastering discus throwing. Newsom stresses speed, runners set fast pace FIELD EVENT TEAM included Steve Lovette, Ken Howard, David Wood, in front, and Glen Coit, Richard LaFargue and Mitch AufderHeide. AND THESE were the distance runners: In front, Sharky LeCroy, Frank Theising, Bobby DuMond, Junior Isom, Hassie Logan, and Billy DuMond. and in back. Dennis Randall, Gary Jones, Mike Bosma, Jerry Brands and Charlie Brown. 153 Valued services, efficiency recognized A SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Jack Shepherd gets in a lot of exercise running between the several schools and students in need of medical attention, but she performs an excellent service and a muchly needed one. Here she talks with brief patient Carla Ellenburg. CUSTODIAN G. L. Moore, above at left, has to take lots of aspirins, we're sure. The cooling and heating systems are only a part of his many problems, but he does a fine job in keeping the school plant in tip top condition. At right above, are our faithful and always on-time lunchroom workers waiting for a noontime charge of hungry teenagers. At immediate right are faithful workers who keep the building clean and shining all the time. We appreciate them all. 154 PREPARING THE annual is a difficult and winter-long chore, as Co-Editors Dana and Dona Hudspeth, Student Adviser Steven Clement and others who worked on the various phases of the book can witness. But the joy comes weeks after all the hard work is over and delivery day for their pride and joy is here. And all who shared the responsibility of publishing the Dragon then feel all the travail was worth it. Hope y'all think so, too. Dragon staff records for DHSers’ memory a year and seasons that happened only once ASSOC. EDITORS Margo Travis and Dana Du- Mond, at left, with co-editors, check photos and copyread material readied for the printer. Above, chief camera clickers Colleen Evans, Hal Ferguson and Steven Clement clown a bit, and at left, the journalism clan celebrates after a copy deadline has been met, with a Mexican dinner. 155 DeWitt Chapter Order of DeMolay Cooper Essex, J.C. Richard LaFargue, M.C. Mike Bosma, S.C. John Lorick Harold Long Joe Cross David Allen Eddy Carter Bruce Jacobs Don Stephenson Mike Bryant David Grabbe Roger Gilbert Keith O’Daniel Steven Clement Billy Freeman Mike Cross Ronald Ellis Tommy Jacobs Danny Goodwin David Stark Keith Mooney Mitchell Ellenburg 156 Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 28 Officers Dana Hudspeth, Worthy Advisor Margo Travis, Charity Dona Hudspeth, Worthy Associate Advisor Margaret Anderson, Hope Chris Leibrock, Faith Beverly Long Vicki Hambrick Jeannie Hambrick Dana DuMond Elaine DuMond Cathy Pottorff Pam Williams Cheryl Morton Karen Hill Denotes grand officers Other Members Joyce Vansandt Kay Spharler Eathel Cotten Teresa Ncukam Beverly Kirkpatrick Brenda Ellenburger Jeanic Waller Denise Lindsay Robin Stephenson Nikki Robinson Cheryl Clement JoAnn Raines Mary DuMond Marsha Robinson Kim Boyd Susan Stark Melanie Leibrock Lynne Rodgers Judy Bryant Jane Bosma Vickie Landon Sheila Spears Dona Jacobs Tammy Lumsden Annette Woodson Susan Anderson Terri Williams Mrs. Charles Alter, Mother Advisor — Barnes Hampton, Rainbow Dad Denotes past grand officers 157 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Sales and Service The People Who Bring You Machines That Work Trucks, Tractors, Other Farm Machinery Ph: 946-3020 — DeWitt, Ark. Printers, Publishers Office Supplies Publishers Of DeWitt Era-Enterprise DE WITT PUBLISHING CO. Ph. WH 6-3241 We're helping keep America beautiful We buy Pepsi in returnable bottles Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Forrest City, Inc. Best Wishes to all our young friends at DeWitt High DE WITT INSURANCE AGENCY 158 Jurn t.toward Jhe 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. 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DeWITT SHOE DIVISION DeWitt, Arkansas 171 Home of Nationally Advertised Brands Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Greenhill's for your shopping convenience 702 W. 22nd St.—Stuttgart Grocery Best wishes to all our DHS friends FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR Phone 946-2331 500 West 4th DeWitt, Arkansas 172 LYNCH Air Conditioning - Heating - Electrical Service Ph. 946-7191 DeWitt, Arltansat • 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 — Oalaxie — Thunderbird DeWitt, Arkansas 173 Hardware — Paint — Plumbing Supplies — Electrical Appliances McGAHHEY HARDWARE COMPANY Ph. 946-4487 DeWitt UNITED DOLLAR STORE Make your dollar have more cents Expert Custom Floor Upholstering Draperies Covering Carpet Cleaning MONSANTO Stuttgart AGRICENTER Upholstering Science Serving Agriculture and Floor Covering Phones 946-2585 946-2586 Company llth Main Ph: 922-6945 Congratulations, Seniors DE WITT OFFICE of STUTTGART PCA A Farmer-Owned-and-Operoted Credit Corporation West 2nd St. - DeWitt, Ark. 174 May the joys of your youth carry over into many happy memories The home of ARKANSAS SERVICE INC. 175 DeWitt, Arkansas Office Supplies Offset Letter Press Printing 0SH PRINTING SERVICE W. B. Fulton 304 Court Square Ph: 946-1971 DeWitt, Ark. Mary Shrum Grocery Ph: 946-4115 Box 96 DeWitt, Ark. We'll appreciate your business Gordon Coffee Shop Students Shop at C. W. and Marlene Gilbert Sterlings and Sons Court Square DeWitt Growing with DeWitt Every good wish We are happy to be in to our DHSers our new business home with added services INSURANCE J. C. CARTER DEPARTMENT BUILDING DeWitt Bank Trust SUPPLY Company Best Wishes Tyler Chrysler Sales City Welding TYLER Shop MOTOR COMPANY Billy B. Gray 176 1709 S. Main — Stuttgart, Ark. The Borden Pledge “...to keep always in mind our original purposes— to produce milk that meets, first o f all, the health needs o f tiny children. By so doing, to offer to people of all ages milk that fulfills these highest standards of wholesomeness, richness and The milk for children. 7 BORDEN, INC. Dairy and Services Division Allan Gill Independent Distributor DeWitt, Arkansas 177 BILL'S HARDWARE Sporting Goods Pendleton Clothing Serving you better for less Court Square DeWitt Save money at LEIBROCK'S FIRESTONE Court Square DeWitt Good Luck, Graduates PEGGY'S BEAUTY SHOP Ph: 946-8351 101 S. Roy Best wishes. Grads iL. on nder-Grads SCOUGALES Jewelry The Home of the Best in Fine Gifts and Jewelry DeWift Shoe and Saddle Shop Court Square 178 H. D. WILLIAMS APPLIANCES and TV Company ■ It's always a pleasure to have our friends from DHS around Visit us Often GRAVES REXALL DRUGS C L Rice Mill DeWitt, Arkansas Enjoy Rice Often” 179 DeWitt CHARLES' ROLLER RINK Bargain Store Clothes for the entire family Complete line of shoes Notions, Novelties DeWITT IMPLEMENT COMPANY S. Jefferson DeWitt HAROLD YOUNG'S DEPARTMENT STORE Dry goods — Ready-to-wear —Shoes Furniture — Appliances Johnson We enjoy serving you The Burger Master New Highway No. I 180 Machinery Company S. Main — DeWitt We like Teenagers! Complete line of Girls', Women's, Boys' and Men's Clothing Shoes Southern Store DeWitt's Family Department Store — Right on the Corner, Right on the Price Jones Butane, Inc. and Rebel Oil Co. Hwy. 152 W. — Rt. 1 — DeWitt DeWitt Laundromat 24-hour service — Ph. 946-9401 TROY MITCHELL'S ELEVATOR DeWitt, Arkansas Our Congratulations And Best Wishes SCHALLHORN HARDWARE The Sportsman's Store DeWitt 181 Cut 'n Curl Beauty Shop W. 9ft 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. Improve your farming operations with PURDY'S LAND LEVELERS and GRAIN CARTS DeWitt, Ark. Good wishes CITY BARBER SHOP RAINES STAR CLEANERS Ph. 946-2131 — M3 S. Adams CHILDREN'S SHOP Boys’ and Girls’ Clothing Tots To Teens Ph: 946-3005 — DeWitt, Ark. 182 Every good wish to DHSers FARELLY LAKE COMPANY Charge- Any party, any outing, any good times with Dr. Pepper Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. Pine Bluff, Arlt. Best wishes to Charles Pat' Pattillo Insurance, Real Estate Investments, Farm Loans 110 N. Adams — Ph. 946-3260 DeWitt, Ark. all our friends at DHS GROWERS ELEVATORS INC. Call 946-4216 DeWitt 183 Stamp-Turner Elevator Co. and Steco Seed Co. Best wishes to all our friends at DHS DULY'S AUTO PARTS West 1st Street-DeWitt, Arkansas Essex Funeral Home W. 2nd — DeWitt A AA Irrigation and Flying Service, Inc. DeWitt, Arkansas Esso WYLIE Bulk Plant PAINT L. H. Criswell and Distributor 501 S. Main Ph. 946-2400 BODY WORKS 185 DeWitt Furniture Company Fremont- and Ralph LAKESIDE AGRI SERVICE, INC. Aerial Farmers — Ph: 946-1630 Court Square DeWitt SEARS Roebuck and Company DeWitt, Ark. Prairie Implement Company Stuttgart, Arkansas Broadway's Center for Girls' Women's The finest in fashions for the young miss Boys', Men's Dress and Sport Clothing MAJESTIC DRESS SHOP Stuttgart 186 306 S. Main — Stuttgart CASH-WAY GROCERY Court Square DeWitt Congratulations to the Seniors of 1972 Riceland Simpson Service Station Foods Riceland Rice- -Chef Way Shortening Stuttgart. Arlc. THE PERFORMANCE STOP Jefferson W. Second DeWitt Dairy Bar Farmer's Machinery 1024 S. Jefferson Specializing in Steaks-Seafood-Catfish Company Hwy. No. 1 — DeWitt Adams Grocery and Laundromat Hwy. No. 1 E. — DeWitt 187 Sahara Jr. Motel and Restaurant M § ■■ Burnett Pontiac-Buick Co. P.O. Box 935 Hwy. No. 1 East — DeWitt Stuttgart, Arkansas Best Wishes, DHSers You can buy cheaper- but none better Billy Cotten and Ray Hambrick SCOTT LAND LEVELERS Pete Ruffin — Hwy. No. 1 East LARRY MILLER RADIATOR and BODY SHOP Grishams Kerr McGhee No. 1 Station W. 5th S. Monroe—DeWitt S. Jefferson — DeWitt J. C. Varnadore Vansandt s One Stop Land moving irrigation work Your Hunting and Fishing Headquarters Ph.946-1462 —Hwy. 1 East 188 Polly s TV Service W. 1st St.-DeWitt Clarence Pollock Carters Welding Shop DeWitt, Ark. KROGERS DeWitt Vansandt's Motor Co. 222 S. Main — DeWitt Chrysler-Dodge-Ply mouth Dodge Trucks ch Moll Motors J 3rd Maple Stuttgart, Arlt. 72160 Oldsmobile Always a step ahead Coker-Hampton Drug Company N. Main — Stuttgart 1971 Football Cheerleaders will ne'er forget those Dragons! Dana, Dona, Yo, Jamie Joyce, Debbie Elaine Music—News—Sports Radio Station K-DEW 500 Watts AM 1470 on your dial 3000 Watts FM 96.7 on your FM Dial DeWitt, Arkansas Serving DeWitt, Stuttgart, Gillett and All of Arkansas County 189 Ed Moory, Manager Bogard Grain, Seed Co., Inc. Stuttgart 922-8516 Hazen 255-4574 SEED-FERTILIZER LIME - CHEMICALS From Coast to Coast and Around the World TASTEE-FREEZ 1617 South Main Stuttgart, Arlc. 190 KNOLL LAUNDRY and CLEANERS Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Uniform Linen Rental Service 601 S. Main — Stuttgart Ph: 946-2645 — Ph: 922-6966 At the Ponds' Great new Spring Summer Sportswear lines right off the top! Chet Pond Adele Pond Men's Wear Ladies' Shop On Main in Downtown Stuttgart A little extra space for autographs . . . Compare- and you'll buy at Belk-Jones Company On Main in Stuttgart 191
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