DeWitt High School - Dragon Yearbook (DeWitt, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1978 volume:

1978... It Can Never Happen Again Speed and accuracy are two important skills in typing. The Sophomore typing class strives to excel at these two requirements. Teaching boys about such things as table etiquette can be a bit trying and amusing at times, but that is what Mrs. Goodwin attempts to do in her Individual Living course. Cheering at games and pep assemblies is not the extent of a cheerleader s responsibilities. All cheerleaders help make the sign for the upcoming game. Aiding the Junior class in its efforts to win the spirit stick, Dixie Moritz decorates the hall with paper streamers in good ole' blue and gold. An amateur disc jockey, Terry Campbell spends spare time playing records and announcing for KDEW, the local radio station. 2 It Can Never Happen Again i s summer tans faded and eye strain began to set in, we rec- onciled ourselves to that ever pres- ent fact that August marks the beginning of school. Although we struggled and fought against the idea of giving up a ride around the square, a jaunt to Stuttgart to see Star Wars or a Thursday night ballgame, we grad- ually resumed the study habits that had gotten us this far. If students tried to pinpoint exactly when the school year became something special — something unique — then we would probably fail. It began as any other, but with each passing moment we realized that our previous statements about school just didn’t apply any more. Books piled on books, special notebooks for English class, special pens for this class, special paper for that one — the list seemed endless — but finally we settled down to our special year. Although we had never considered the fruit flies' eye color important, or how King Tut died, or even if the Panama Canal Treaty should be signed — we soon learned just how important it really was! We thought we had an unending yearning for chocolate until the Junior class bombarded the halls brandishing their candy boxes trying to make the quick sale” to raise money for the spring banquet. Or, how about the cheerleaders’ near impossible task of convincing the masses it was okay to yell louder for the Dragons than for their classes? v:- Introduction 3 Borrowing the hood of someone's car. Steve Burse and Oinnia Gamble enjoy the beautiful weather during the lunch break. With a hesitant look, Damita Ransom takes time off from studying Biology to cuddle the Advanced Biology class' pet rabbit. 1978 ... It Can Never Happen Again — And, without our studying for that near-fatal algebra test, or designing that cedar chest for shop, or singing until we thought our vocal cords would break — what would we have done? Our first reaction would be “plenty.” but we know it was all fun and worth every minute. This year was different — the moods, the people, the activities — it was there — we could feel it and it was exciting. And we made the most of it because — 1978, well, it could never happen again. 4 It Can Never Happen Again Being a good band student requires many hours of practice and hard work. Lessa Rowland marches diligently in an afternoon rehearsal. Details are an important part of a chemistry class. Marsha Vos, Kim Robinson and Tracy Fuches pay close attention as Kim McGraw carefully combines the formulas. Introduction 5 £ ven though most of our time was spent studying, we still found time to handle part time jobs, paint signs for Stuttgart Week, rehearse for plays, shop for the latest fads, and lust relaxing by riding around the square. DHS students managed to accom plish these plus many more as they made 1978 a unique year Student Life 7 Ellen Alston Gordon Black Merrill Black Danita Boyd Darlene Bronson Marlene Bronson Curtis Brunson Sue Bullock Janet Burley Monty Burris Qtoditas... SowGc ei c Die v__traditions are usually thought of as belonging to a family, but DHS has proven that traditions can and do exist for schools too. Something does not become an annual tradition by occurring just once or twice. One of DHS's oldest and perhaps most beneficial is the school exchange assem- bly with Stuttgart. The first exchange was held in 1965 in hopes of creating a more friendly atmosphere between the two rivals. The week of the big game is celebrated by both schools and each has one day to entertain the other. Juniors haven't always had the privilege of ordering individualized senior rings. Previous to 1964, all rings were exactly the same. No hassling with price lists — everything was decided for you. Something to think about, huh! Although most customs are well liked, DHS seniors may offer one exception. Every year juniors are hon- ored with the task of pulling off the Jr.-Sr. banquet without one senior knowing the theme until the special night. When you ask a junior where he is going with that paint and all you receive in return is a mysterious smile, you'll know that the ritual is still being carried out. Christmas is one season that brings to mind old tra- ditions and DHS is no exception. At the slightest men- tion of the Christmas season, sophomores can be seen scurrying down the halls with blinking lights and other festive yuletide ornaments. Each year Seniors are guaranteed certain privileges. The Class of 1968 made it law that the front row was for senior parking and for seniors only. Some tradi- tions may be broken, but seniors see that this one is strictly adherred to. These customary events and rituals are just a few of the traditions that made DHS seem more like a family. New ones are started and old ones are sometimes bro- ken, but the favorites remain. 10 Traditions Some Never Die Taking advantage of their privilege, sophomores Gary Woodiel and Kay Bax ter decorate for Christmas holidays. Scott Horton, Student Council president, calls Stuttgart to make arrangements for the traditional exchange assembly. Searching for an ideal theme. Junior class president Stacia Hester and Vice President LeAnne Pittman contemplate on their plans for the Junior-Senior banquet. Puzzled over which type of class rings to order, Debbie Almond examines other choices of rings. Making sure no one gets his parking space, Larence Wright parks on Senior row. Seniors 11 Donald Duck on the outside but Lisa Sim- mons on the inside waves to the people as she participates on the Student Council float. Before the parade begins, Cindy Stricklin and Becky Eldridge stand waiting for the big event. Cheryl Burse Patricia Burse Sheila Byers Tommy Campbell Homer Campbell 12 Fair Fun Livening things up, the clowns were a spe cial part of '77 parade. 'rTai. t tJult -7). I spite the blaring sun and record heat, citizens of DeWitt still crowded the streets before the annual Live- stock Show parade was scheduled to begin. Participation reached a high this year with each of the 68 entries por- traying the theme, “The Great River Road to Recreation.” DHS was well represented with the marching band and the Student Council's “Sportsman's Mecca” which cap- tured third place. Although the parade was the highlight of the week, the Miss Arkansas County contest got the exciting week off to a good start. Other aspects of the week were the midway, the demolition derby, and the tractor pull. Raising spirit during the Livestock Show parade, the DHS band plays the Alma Mater. Wayne Campbell Tracy Cana more Janet Cook Greg Chambers Jeanne Denman Fair Fun 13 Theresa Dillion Chris Earhart Becky Eldridge Lynette Fisher Ruth Flemings Cathy Fox Angie Glover Linda Hardister Randy Halliburton Darryl Henderson “Ever since I was in the second grade I have worked at becoming an accomplished twirler. Whenever I per- form in the presence of a crowd I have no set routine, it just comes natural. I just put the beat of the music and my movements together and hope the people like it. All the while I’m performing, my only thoughts are to be perfect. But sometimes as flub-ups do happen — they happen to me — but I just keep on and try to prevent it from happening again.” Douglas Daniels 14 Getting Away From It All “Being a simple and easy hobby, I decided to occupy my spare time working with ceramics. I have the best results when I paint animals. It takes a lot of patience but if you really like decorative objects; ceramics are ideal. When I create a special piece and I'm satisfied with its com- pletion, I sometimes give them as gifts. I started out doing ceramics just for some- thing to do, but now I enjoy it as my hobby. Jan Stricklin ■ It took me several years to acquire enough furniture to decorate my miniature doll- house. I have been interested in collecting this furniture for several years. I am fully satis- fied when each room is com- plete with all its furnishings. I spend my spare time rear- ranging the furniture each time to create a new and uni- que setting. The best thing about my hobby is that it's everchanging, I am constantly making new additions so it never gets boring. Gari Lynn Vansandt St lM Is there ever a time when you just want to get away from your problems? A hobby or pastime is a way to enjoy releasing your thoughts and to do something worthwhile. Every time I bowl on my league I go out for one thing — to WIN! Sometimes when things aren’t going my way, especially the ball, I have a tendency to direct the ball when I know it can’t hear me. I have the best feeling when the game is over, because I feel I have played with all I have in a special effort to get better for the next game. Nancy Rowland You never know how much your money is worth until you take a little time to do some research like I did. It’s really fascinating to know that money over a hundred years old is still in circulation today. One real neat thing about collecting old money is finding mistakes in printing. If you ever run across any of these — don't worry, you’re not a millionaire. Bring it to me and I'll be the millionaire!” Steve Mannis Seniors 15 On the lookout for folks in trouble, librarian Mrs. Ellen West aids a table of freshman boys as they begin their instructional library lessons. Seeking some last-minute knowledge, Danny Bullock crams for a Biology final in the quietness of the library. Although it’s hard to choose just one, Danny Waltz finally selects a novel for free time reading. S ob Aito 9k Snb ta iu Michael Hester Scott Horton Bobby Huckaby Anna Jackson Charlene Jackson 16 Look Into The Library K%} , '.•VjL; - -V 1 M • • H v2!5 5 V M , 1 hf «LJL. Quiet and solitude are the features that Tamara Ward looks for in the A.V. room. Assisting Betty McFerrin, Patricia Burse finds wooing in the library a pleasure. Q. What do you do when research paper time rolls around and someone has just the volume of encyclopedia you need? A. Don’t panic! Use one of the other 11 sets. Q. Is the DHS Library guilty of chauvinism? A. No, we have 3 magazines just for girls and 1 just for boys. Q. Have you ever wondered where the money went after you paid for that library fine you owed? A. Maybe you bought a bottle of Elmer’s glue or a roll of Scotch tape. Q. Guess who was the last person to check out and read all 2,663 pages of the largest book in our library? A. Nobody, You can’t check out the Websters Unabridged Dictionary. Q. Which book has spent more time out of the Library than in? A. Go Ask Alice. No dummy, that is the name of the book. Q. Have you ever used the excuse there was nothing to read? You were wrong. There are 7,163 books to choose from in our library. Do you believe students don’t read as much as they did in the 1960’s? Looks like we don’t. Students then checked out over 100 books daily while we average a mere 48. Guess how many words are listed in the 146 dictionaries in our Library? We give up. How many? Can you name the copyright date of the oldest book sitting on the shelves of the DHS Library? It’s Sitting Bull and the Indian War and its copyright date is 1891. If you asked how long you thought Mrs. West had been DHS Librarian what would you say? If you said 14 years I’d say you had been talking to Mrs. West. Who knew every nook and cranny of the library before Mrs. West did? Mrs. Ledbetter. If you picked religion as your topic for your research paper, you goofed. Why? Because the subject our library has the least amount of books on is religion. Phil Jackson Janel Kaylor Carolyn King Donald Knoll Michelle LaCotts Seniors 17 Lisa Lindsey Alice Logan Dean Mannis Debbie Mannis Favrin Marina Pam Midkiff Alvin Miller Mitch Miller Sandy Mommsen Cheryl Moss Freshman maids, Billy Bisswanger and Mark Horton, elegantly dressed for the event, watch the girls warm up for the game. Terry McCullars, cheerleader for Senior-Freshman team, challenges the other cheerleaders. Junior-Sophomore players rush to the sidelines to plan their strategy. Playing It Our Way PCoijing ©wiQ-Pay a( ovember 11 was a day filled with tension and antici- pation. Students were sidetracked from their schoolwork with the anxiety of the annual Student Council-sponsored Powder- puff football game scheduled for that afternoon. As the Dragon stadium filled with supporting fans, the two teams crammed last-minute plays into their warm-ups. “M H Woman Power” coached by Mr. David Magness and Mr. Gary Hines, planned their strategy in order to please their senior and freshman fans. The opposing team, “L T Express, coached by Mr. Sterling Love and Mr. Ricky Truax spent their spare time reviewing their secret plays. The two teams battled throughout the game with several unsuccessful attempts to score. Carefully planning their Peaches” play, Woman Power” stood up to their name by scoring the winning touchdown. Using their lightning speed, Express made a good effort to stop the touchdown drive but Building a successful pyramid are the Jun- ior-Sophomore cheerleaders. (Front Row) Eddie Robertson, Rick Outfield, Randy How ard. Drew Counce. (Middle Row) Steve Hor ton, Wynn Strain. (Back Row) Homer Hewitt. Mr. Sterling Love, coach for the Juniors Sophomores team, along with team members anxiously study the game. 1 Enhancing the crowd are Junior maid, Ronnie Dillion and Sophomore maids, Gary Woodiel and Miguel Purdy. Scotty Butcher, Junior powderpuff maid sits with Queen Darryl Henderson and maid of honor Randy Halliburton. failed. The final score stood at 6-0 in favor of Woman Power.” The cheerleaders dressed in their miniskirts added a touch of humor and spirit to each team. Florida Oranges, Texas Cactus, We play the Blue Team just for practice.” This favorite chant was led by the senior-freshman cheerleaders: Greg Chambers, Phil Jackson, Terry McCullars, Sam Counce, Joel Smith, Keith Edwards, and Jack Anderson. Attempting complicated pyramids (some successful) were the junior-sophomore cheerleaders: Drew Counce, Steve Horton, Eddie Roberson, Randy Howard, Rick Duffield, Wynn Strain, and Homer Hewitt. As a Dragon tradition, Powderpuff royalty is chosen by the players. Darryl Henderson reigned as Queen. Randy Halliburton, Ronnie Dillion, Scotty Butcher, Gary Woodiel, Miguel Purdy, Billy Bisswanger, and Mark Horton com- posed his court. Seniors 19 4 Qtuttgati , A V V. visitor to DHS during Stuttgart Week” may have been surprised by the irregular dress of the student body. The so-called Stuttgart Week, October 31 through November 4, boosted school morale for the DeWitt-Stuttgart football game. The activities students participated in prior to the game consisted of Tacky Day, Dress-up Day, Sock Day, Fifties Day, and Blue and Gold Day. The cheerleaders coordi- nated the week. Grubby jeans, tacky T-shirts, and dingy tennis shoes con- stituted the uniform of the day Monday. The response to Tacky Day was overwhelming. Several faculty members par- ticipated as avidly as the students. Tuesday became Dress-Up Day. In honor of the visitors for the Stuttgart Exchange Assembly, students wore their Sunday best.” Despite the dry weather, most pants legs were rolled up on Wednesday. Rolled-up Jeans and Sock Day exposed nor- mally hidden socks of every imaginable color and pattern. Fifties Day brought a touch of nostalgia to DHS. Full skirts, red lipstick, white T-shirts, and leather jackets filled the halls. On Friday, a seeming ocean of blue and gold flowed into the gym for the deafening pep assembly. The dress-up days made up only a part of the week’s activ- ities. The DeWitt-Stuttgart Exchange Assemblies were held on Tuesday and Thursday. The cheerleaders also sponsored an early morning pancake breakfast for the football team and coaches. Underneath this tacky clothing is Ms. Virginia Nichols as she participates on Tacky Day during Stuttgart Week. Terry McCullars Betty McFerrin Eddie Nordberg Joyce Nugent Eunice O'Donell 20 Stuttgart Week Audrey Parker Tommy Parker Beverly Pottorff Vernon Ransom Solomon Ray Seniors 21 Melody Ricketts Trena Roberts Karen Robertson George Robinson Nancy Rowland Nancy Sebree Claudia Schmidt-Weyland Jackie Sheppard Lisa Simmons Elizabeth Simpson nique! Suspenseful! Great! Fantastic! Students who viewed the 1977 Junior Play aptly applied ttiese to the December 8-10 p?r- formances. The trilogy seemed to include something for everyone — beginning . mj .%. ■ with the melodramatic “Plantation Malady” to the spellbinding “Sorry, Wrong Number” and finally the charming “The Mouse Who Didn’t Believe in Santa. Carroll Lester as Colonel Follingsbee opened Plantation Malady with a monologue describ- ing the setting. The play took place in the Deep South in Civil War times. The lovely belle. Magno- lia Follingsbee (Debbie Fields) was continuously saved from distress by the gallant Southern gen- tleman, Beau Bonesley (David Rodgers). The chilling “Sorry, Wrong Number” con- cerned an inadvertently overheard telephone conversation and the results. Bedridden Mrs. Ste- venson (Stacia Hester) dials her husband's office, hears two men discussing a murder plot. It's for Everyone 1 Russell Li ibie Fields Eddie Roberson and thinks she has dialed the wrong number. She tries to get someone to do something about it, but to no avail. Ironically, it was her murder being planned. “The Mouse Who Didn’t Believe in Santa” tops off the trilogy by drawing out the child in each of us. Mrs. Dianna Denton, a director commented, Christmas is for children and this is a Christmas gift to the children from the Junior Class. Becky Thompsson as Squeaknibble does not believe in Santa Claus (Jeff Gunnell) or Pete the Cat (Rusty Horton). Even with Mrs. Clock (Yvonne Mensch) repeatedly warning her, Squeaknibble still ref- uses to believe. To the mouse’s surprise, there really is a Pete and luckily, a Santa. Mr. Gary Hines and Mrs. Linda Bohannon also helped direct the play. Seniors 23 gp 9Wasy(Wd resh flowers, gold glitter, and blue pastels were sought by frenzied juniors and their parents as they fought the clock to make the 1977 Junior-Senior Banquet a success. The theme, Fantasyland,” manifested an array of colorful murals along cafeteria walls while giving some eager sophomores a chance to slip back into their “second childhood as they donned mouse ears and sang, M I C, K E Y, M-O-U-S-E.” All juniors, seniors, and faculty members were invited to sample the tempting fare of the evening. Several juniors portrayed castaways giv- ing the seniors a glimpse of what they missed at DHS for the evening’s program. Marcia Stillwell Cindy Stricklin B. J.Tate Stanley Taylor James Ticey 24 Fantasyland 25 JJlomj JWctos Lanita Watkins Larence Wright Carlas Fuches Randall Kidd ome students at DHS have already become a part of the working world. Earning your own money just gives one a feeling of responsibility. This way, one feels better about spending it they way he wants. It’s been said that all bosses are alike; tough and just wanting to get the job done right. Well, this is not true as proved by Mr. Larry Martin, Manager of Ster- ling's 50 and 100. Mr. Martin has a policy which he has gone by for the 13 years he has been hiring stu- dent workers. He feels that students should realize their responsibility as a worker but also maintain a passing school grade. He feels that if a student's job is hindering him from school work, he will either shorten their hours or lay them off until their grades improve. Seems to be a logical way to deal with this sort of prob- lem as Mr. Martin proves. Fortunately, I have had no case where the grades haven’t been brought up after their hours have been shortened.” So you see, all bosses are not alike. When you go looking for a job, just remember to take a smile, a will to work, and your best report cards. 26 Money Matters Seniors 27 Assisting the customers of the Gettin’ Place is one of Kim Cunningham's many responsibilities. Mr. Larry Martin directs Steve Johnson’s attention to the correct placement of the basketballs. V a jt mXk Very carefully, Mike Hopkins and Ricky Davis stack groceries at Ferguson's. Constantly busy, Tammy Adams stamps one of Sterling's many items. ound V KOurid , 1 round square? Impossible! Not only is it possible, but it exists right here in DeWitt. Vying with the River as the most popular gathering place, the Square” comes out on top. It has no seasons; it's popu laryear round. Looking like the typical town square with the Courthouse in the middle, the DeWitt Square” has a one way traffic flow. Although many stores and businesses surround the edge, the Square” sees many of its busiest hours after 5:30 p.m. It's tradition to go ride around the Square,” remarked junior Becky Stephens. “I like to go see who’s up there — you know everybody in town will be there,” stated Lisa Childers. To an unassuming stranger, the Square looks like an Indy 500 — in slow motion. He soon learns that if he waits for the cars to pause to allow him to enter, his wait is inter minable. The best thing he can do is find a spot he likes and ease on in. And for the rest of us local folks — see 'ya Saturday night! 28 Round 'n Round Student Life 29 midst test tubes, typewrit- ers, and world maps students strug- gled to match their grades with their high hopes. In-class study wasn’t all that kept students involved. Advanced Biology traveled to Memphis to tour St. Jude's Hospital, the World History class viewed King Tut’s exhibit in New Orle- ans, and the journalism students toured KARK-TV and the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock. These plus other tours and trips kept students’ interests alive. Eventhough club meetings, football games, and nightyehrearsalS Kept everyone busy, time to study, le knowledge. Academics, Juniors 31 Tammy Adams Debbie Almond Bonnie Ashbrook Ricky Bateman Anita Bennett Earl Bennett Scott Bradshaw Annette Brown Patti Brown Mark Burris 32 Travel Through Time Travel Through Time History is a part of our American heritage and plays a vital role in our lives. That's why history is stressed in school. It’s not a dull class in which one has to sit and learn dates. In fact, history can be fun! The world history class ventured to New Orleans in November and viewed the magnificent King Tut's treasures. There were 55 objects in all which were on loan to the U.S. from the Arab Repub- lic of Egypt. They were found in 1922, and had been sealed in a tomb for the past 30 centuries. The American government students always look forward to a visit to Cummins prison. The highlight of their studies this year was their discussion of the Panama Canal Treaty. Also busy this year at DHS were the Sociology, Civics, and American history classes. The history and social studies classes at Middle School are always occupied with learning about our historic past. Occasionally they get the chance to visit a historic site to break up the monotony of the classroom. The monumental cathedral in Jackson Square adds a touch of beauty and tranquility to New Orleans. Juniors 33 Rebuilding an engine, Emitt Smith and Luther Wright work toward a successful finish. Soil, Shop, and Stock D o you like re-building gas engines? Planting crops? Building cedar chests? Grading beef cattle? Then, you’d enjoy the Agri Department’s courses. Animal science, plant science, mechanics, and soil science are the four basic areas in the dept. Approximately 120 students study these areas through class- work and projects. These pro- jects range from building picnic tables to growing plants in the miniature green house to learn- ing how to manage a farm. The first two years are spent exploring all the areas in agri. During the last two years, stu- dents can take semester courses to study a particular area in depth. Steve Burse Scotty Butcher Geraldine Campbell Glen Campbell Terry L. Campbell 34 Soil, Shop, and Stock Welding techniques are demonstrated by this shop student. Wearing protective goggles is a requirement Ricky Fox always obeys. Constructing a cedar chest takes skill for perfection. Terry R. Campbell Clifford Capps Kathy Capps Mike Carver Brenda Chambers Juniors 35 Gay Lynn Chapman Lisa Childers Larry Cohns Kevin Coil Rhonda Cope Pansy Combs Drew Counce Vickie Crump Carma Cunningham Jan Currie FAMily, Food, FiNERy C an you imagine walking by room 133 and seeing Stanley Taylor baking a pizza or Randy Howard sewing an apron? You could have if you had walked by the Indi- vidual Living class. The 25 boys, taught by Mrs. Doris Goodwin, studied grooming, appropriate dress, food, and home management plus other interesting and helpful topics. Cooking seemed to be everyone's favorite as they prepared such delicacies as fried chicken, peach cobbler, and biscuits. The course started in 1975 as Bachelor Living, with only 10 students and lasted only one semes- ter. Since then it has grown to a full year course and the name has been changed to Individual Living. Family Living, Home Economics, Child Devel opement and Clothing and Textiles are other courses taught in the Home Economics depart- ment. 36 Family, Food, Finery Juniors 37 It’s A Musical World ’1’here's more to music than notes, flats, and sharps. Groups participated in concerts, moneymaking projects, and con- tests to make this year memorable. Besides their regular classes at school, both the band and choir held several afternoon and night- time practices. Obviously, it paid off because the Christmas and spring concerts were well attended. The entire music department was involved in money-making projects. In order to purchase new band uni- forms, members sold candles and chances on a diamond. Choir mem- bers held a spaghetti supper and entertainment night. Various groups in the depart- ment provided entertainment for community or school organiza- tions. A volunteer pep band boosted spirit at basketball games and the Twilights and Barbershop Quartet entertained during civic meetings. Gilbert Daigle Douglas Daniels Ricky Davis Ronnie Dillion Annette Duncan 38 It's a Musical World Debbie Fields Keith Fisher James Flemings Pattie Freeman Tracy Fuches Debbie Gardner Sammy Gardner Donna Gibson Mike Gibson Charlotte Griffie 40 Reading, Research, and Writing Reading, Research, and Writing F,„,h year Mrs. Holly Hudspeth and Mrs. Sara Johnston’s English Classes spend a six weeks period working on a research paper. This is preceeded by a six week's unit on the library and library skills. The report should be exactly five pages long, plus a title page and bibliography. The students could choose their own topics, and most of them chose a foreign country, state, sport, hobby, animal, or event in history. The students had to use at least three sources to write their reports, and one source had to be some- thing other than an encyclopedia. After researching the topic they were to put the information into their own words. The students could include artwork for extra points. The reports were graded for correct form, content, spelling and grammar. Two hundred and fifty points were possible, which was a large part of the six weeks grade. Most students agreed that selecting their own topics helped make the reports more interesting to them. Hopefully this type of assignment will teach them the basic skills they will need to write assigned reports in later years. Juniors and seniors at DHS also wrote research papers, plus studied grammar and literature in detail. Special projects were made when Canterbury Tales, Romeo and Juliet,” and The Glass Menagerie, were studied. Juniors 41 Debbie Fields Keith Fisher James Flemings Pattie Freeman Tracy Fuches Debbie Gardner Sammy Gardner Donna Gibson Mike Gibson Charlotte Griffie 40 Reading, Research, and Writing Reading, Research, and Writing T arh year Mrs. Holly Hudspeth and Mrs. Sara Johnston’s English Classes spend a six weeks period working on a research paper. This is preceeded by a six week's unit on the library and library skills. The report should be exactly five pages long, plus a title page and bibliography. The students could choose their own topics, and most of them chose a foreign country, state, sport, hobby, animal, or event in history. The students had to use at least three sources to write their reports, and one source had to be some- thing other than an encyclopedia. After researching the topic they were to put the information into their own words. The students could include artwork for extra points. The reports were graded for correct form, content, spelling and grammar. Two hundred and fifty points were possible, which was a large part of the six weeks grade. Most students agreed that selecting their own topics helped make the reports more interesting to them. Hopefully this type of assignment will teach them the basic skills they will need to write assigned reports in later years. Juniors and seniors at DHS also wrote research papers, plus studied grammar and literature in detail. Special projects were made when Canterbury Tales, “Romeo and Juliet,” and The Glass Menagerie, were studied. Juniors 41 Jeff Gunnell Jim Gunnell LeeAnn Gunnell Steve Harris Marty Hawkins 42 Typing + Bookkeeping G oing out into the business world takes an abundant amount of preparation. At DeWitt High there are several subjects availa- ble to students to prepare them for the secre- tarial section of work, such as typing, book- keeping, shorthand, and intensive lab. Typing is an essential part of secretarial work along with bookkeeping and shorthand. Combining these into one class for senior girls makes Intensive Lab. Sounds like a class with test tubes and vari- ous chemicals, right? Wrong. Intensive Lab is a secretarial class. Starting the year with a trip to Riceland Food, gave the 12 girls an image of the work- ing world. Then over at the Telephone Com- pany, also in Stuttgart, was a thrill to the girls who were interested in becoming a telephone operator. Many speakers were invited to come in and talk to the girls. One was a secretary who aided the girls with helpful hints on how to be a successful secretary. Second semester rolled around and it was time for the big set- up. A complete office setting was arranged in the back of the typing room, with such posi- tions as receptionist and accountant. Each girl rotated each week so each could fill each posi- tion. The ones not holding an office served as customers to the company called SERENDIP- ITY. After this simulation, the girls worked at an office for the last six weeks for experience. Although it was volunteer work, it proved to be useful for their future job world. Sondra Hendrix Stacia Hester Mike Hopkins Mike Horton Rusty Horton Juniors 43 SCIENCE- A World Steve Horton Randy Howard Ricky Hudson Leotonnia Jackson Sue Jackson Scott Jacobs Audrea Jamison Edna Jenkins Rose King Tommy Lacotts Of Its Own 1 hat test tube is going to explode . . . every body move back. This experiment might have failed, but science teachers at DHS strive to make experi- menting fun and interesting. Science is an essential part of learning and each sci- ence class at DHS is proud of its achievements. Dissecting and identifying the organs of animals ranging from frogs to fetal pigs to cats is a fundamen- tal part of biology. Their attention throughout the year is divided between dissection, blood, genetics, and plant growth. Test tubes are a familiar sight for chemistry stu- dents. The students test chemicals until they find the right solution. Physics is sometimes a shocking subject. The class spends time in the year reviewing electricity. Electric circuits are only a part of the topics studied in this class. Diligently working on their science projects, these students keep busy in Mrs. Hatch's science class. 44 A World of Its Own Shocking, isn’t it? Sami Welch demonstrates the effects of a static electricity generator. Probing for the heart, Ellen Alston studies the organs of the fetal pig. Piercing the ears of fetal pigs may be a new career for Mrs. Thornton and Tommy Campbell. Juniors 45 Creativity At Its Best I n a sense, everyone has a touch of artistic ability, whether they realize it or not. That’s the pur- pose of the art department. To see that everyone has a chance to prove his ability. If you like to draw, paint, or make handicrafts, maybe an art class would be just the thing you’re looking for. This year, among the handicrafts, the making of mats, picture frames, and candlemaking have been added. But according to the instructor, Mr. Gene Archer, the students find drawing the most fascinating of all. The end of the school term finds the students busy working towards the annual art show in which they can display their talents for the public. This is followed by a banquet in the cafetorium. Art is an interesting subject. So why don’t you drop in on art class sometime, it may be worth your while. Terry Leach Carroll Lester Johnny Lockley Russell Logsdon Gwen London 46 Creativity at Its Best Sandra London Felisha Love Norma Malone Elvis Mannis Wray Ann Maugan Juniors 47 Donnie Mayer Kim McGraw LeeAnn McPherson Yvonne Mensch Suzette Miller Marcella Moore Dixie Moritz Charlotte Moss Randy Moyer Cookie Parker Part of learning to manage your money is balancing a balance sheet. A Taste Of Two Worlds ] 'he working world is Ihe center ol the co operative education class. Each student in this class works half a day and attends school the other half. Jobs vary, but all the students profit from the experience. In-class study makes up the remainder of Co-op. The class goes through several occupa- tions and discusses the advantages and disad- vantages of each. Mondays are a special day for the class. Each student writes a self-study, a study of their own job in an effort to better their work. Learning the importance of a balanced budget is a profitable unit for all the students. Filmstrips are shown with situations of fraud and the students devise their own solutions to the money problems. 48 A Taste of Two Worlds (Front Row) Mike Horton, Eunice O'Donnell, Alvin Miller, Elizabeth Simp- son, Cathy Fox, Danny Waltz, Theresa Dillion, Audrey Parker, Lanita Wat- kins, Keith Fisher. (Second Row) Dean Manis, Mike Hopkins, Nancy Row- land, Lisa Lindsey, Lynnette Fisher, Mike Hester, Terry Baxter, Beverly Pot- torff, Ruth Flemings, Kenny Edwards, Homer Campbell, Clifford Capps, Louis Brown. (Third Row) Kevin Coit, Kay Vernor, Mark Young, Howard Wright, Randall Kidd, Ricky Davis, Joe Bohannon, Monty Burris, Tommy LaCotts, Bobby Huckaby, Dale Ellenburg, Garland Mannis, Johnny Lockley. Researching the farm industry, Kevin Coit takes notes for his occupational research manual. Juniors 49 Pat Watkin: ■ilii i Hi Opinions! ie oppoi reaty, -transi LeAnne Pittman Jane Pottorff Michelle Ransom Charlotte Ray Patricia Revils 50 Opinions, Treaties, and Laws Juniors 51 Debra Smith Terry Smith Shape Becky Stephens Ray Strain Becky Thompson Micheal Thompson Steven Turner Sally Vansandt Chuck Vaughn Floyd Vent T ogether Mrs. Linda Bohannon and Coach Tom Davis instruct the physical education classes. Under a new policy made by the Arkansas Edu- cation Association every ninth grader is required to take a course in physical education. Some of the activities for the year include: exercises, volleyball, track, kickball, speedball, square dancing, trampoline, basketball and vari ous others. 52 Shape Up Juniors 53 Math ith problems from 2 x 3 to 1 X21AB, math classes at DHS strive to get students ready for the future. Math is not an easy subject in which you can pass effortlessly. Mr. Joe Shackelford with 18 years of teaching, chalks up experience in Alge- bra I and General Math. Not everyone believes that the two year requirement of math is sufficient. Mrs. Leota Haynes states, “I don't agree Ingenuity with students only taking two years of math. We lose most of our talented stu- dents when they become freshmen because they feel they cannot work Alge- bra I and therefore they go into General Math.” Business Math, Geometry, and Advanced Math are also offered. With more problems coming in the next years, math will play a vital role in our everyday life. Jim Vereen Marsha Vos Danny Waltz Kathy Watkins Wayne Watkins 54 Math Ingenuity Elvin Wright and Lloyd Hammett find that English isn't always |ust reading stories, writing research papers, or diagraming sentences. Puzzles are often used to teach students vocabulary words, literary terms, or sometimes. |ust for fun! Even if he doesn't do it at home, George Robinson learns the correct way to sweep up after the noon day meal in Independent Living Class. Following directions is one of the important basics students learn in every class. Mrs Bobbie Holloway checks Amanda Callahan's letters for typing errors and to see if she followed directions. 56 Juniors Learning how to clean up and then store is just as important as the cooking! J. C. Evans and James Ticey collect the utensils and store them after washing. Beef Stroganoff, green salad, Texas toast, and chocolate cake — what a menu! Members of the Independent Living class agree it’s one of their tastier masterpieces. Deciding which assignment to complete first can be difficult. LeeAnn Gunnell grants her approval as LeAnne Pittman contemplates her decision. That locker may not look big enough, but it's usually capable of holding all those big, thick books, plus gobs of notebooks and folders. Juniors 57 58 It Can Never Happen Again Tjt l he most strenuous extracurricular activity students involve themselves in is perhaps sports. Whether it's difficult two-a-days under a hot August sun or ten too many line drills in afterschool practice, the incentive is still there to strive for the top, yielding that extra effort that makes it all worthwhile. Of course there were many sports-related activities and groups — the spirited pep assemblies, the industrious cheerleaders, the lively band, and the yearly excitement of Homecoming. Although these same activities took place in other years, the human element commanded that a difference be made and the entire year was unrelated to the past. Sports 59 Out for a victory against number one ranked Barton, Clifford Ransom goes up to deflect a Bear pass. 60 Roar of the Crowd uspenseful sudden death playoff launched the season when the Dragons met the Altheimer Red Devils on September 2. The game ended 7-7 but with a new ruling — no con- ference games could be tied. Altheimer received the ball first on the ten yard line and Phil Thompson scored from the three yard line. DeWitt then had their chance to score from the ten yard line. On a fourth down and nine. Quarterback Rick Duffield completed a touchdown pass to Scott Horton. With the score of 14-13, the Drag ons decided to go for the win. Duffield completed another pass to Horton to win the first conference game, 15-14. For their second conference game, the Dragons traveled to Marvell Stauium September 9 to defeat the Marvell Mus- tangs. After grabbing the ball in midair from DeWitt, the Mus- tangs ran it forty yards for the touchdown. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful. After a successful drive by Clif- ford Ransom, Rick Duffield ran the ball one-half yard on a 1 quarterback sneak to score. Jeff Gunnell’s attempt for the extra point was good which made the final score 7-6. The next two games were a disappointment for the Dragons. Doug Dunbar, scoring the final touch- down for the Holly Grove Panthers made the score 20-7. Defensive cornerback Scott Horton (43), intercepts his third pass for the night in the conference play against the Clarendon Lions. The Dragons won 6 0. Football Scoreboard DHS OPP. 15 Altheimer 14 7 Marvell 6 7 Holly Grove 20 0 Dumas 13 33 Elaine 6 Clarendon 0 o Barton 36 8 Dermott 13 26 England 0 0 Stuttgart 20 SENIOR DRAGONS: (Front Row) Wally Dempsey, Gary Woodiel, Ricky Smith, Troy Eason, Terry Smith, Michael Thompson, Jim Vereen, Miguel Purdy, Homer Hewitt. Steven Hearn, Wynn Strain, Gilbert Daigle, Cleophus Bronson. (Second Row) Coach Bob Aschraft, Steve Horton, Stanley Taylor, Jeff Gunnell, Phil Jackson. Vernon Ransom, Jerry Scroggins, Terry McCullars, Ronnie Mayall, Ronnie Dillion, Scon Horton, Charles Chambers, Rick Duf- field. Assistant Coach Bo Johnston, Steffon Cole. (Third Row) Randy Howard, Steven Turner, Eddie Roberson, Clifford Ransom, Scotty Butcher, Randy Haliburton, Greg Chambers, Gary Wright, Darryl Henderson, Steve Harris, Terry Leach, Drew Counce. Football 61 r' j N M MKV .mL% ™ Roar of the Crowd — Continued The Dragon squad watches fellow teammates in pursuit of another win. 549 00 00 2 9 4 '? ' tx i r r s� Assisted by Jerry Scroggins and Clifford Ransom, Jeff Gunnell tackles Douglas Stewart, stopping his carry. The football cheerleaders entertain the student body with a pom-pom routine to an old favorite, The Horse. Despite the Dragon’s good efforts against the Dumas Bob- cats, classified in 8AAA division, the Dragons lost with a final score of 13-0. With little effort and much teamwork, the Dragons soundly defeated the Elaine Panthers for their third conference victory. The first quarter set the pace for the remainder of the game, as Stanley Taylor intercepted a Panther pass and ran forty yards for a touchdown. The only Panther points were scored late in the first half. The remaining Dragon points were attained by the touchdown of Scott Horton, Scotty Butcher, and Clifford Ransom. Despite the rain-drenched field and stands. Dragon fans urged the team on to another victory against the Clarendon Lions with the final score of 6-0. The Barton Bears stunned the DeWitt Dragons 36-0 in the Dragons sixth conference game. Jeff Gunnell made an early first down in the first quarter, but the Dragons lost the ball. Both teams received a lot of penalties throughout the game, but Barton won with a 36-0 victory. DeWitt’s Homecoming game was spoiled as the Dermott Rams defeated the Dragons 13-8. Early scoring put the Rams ahead in the first and second quarter. The Dragons scored and made a two-point conversion which brought the final score to a 13-8 loss for the Dragons. Saving the most exciting game for last, the Dragon team and fans traveled to the Ricebird field in Stuttgart to tangle once again in the 40th battle between the two schools. Considering two injuries to valuable team members and several key penalties assessed to the Dragon during the game, the DHS team displayed a good effort. It wasn't quite good enough, however, to beat the birds on their home field and the Dragons lost 20-0. 62 Roar of the Crowd While pausing between numbers, the DHS band shows their support for the Dragons. Stanley Taylor All-Region Tailback Senior Football 63 Dragon defense halts the Barton Bears’ yardage attempt. Greg Chambers All-Region End Randy Haliburton End Darryl Henderson All-Region Honorable Mention Quarterback Scott Horton All-Region Split End Phil Jackson Fullback Ronnie Mayall All-Region Honorable Mention Guard Terry McCullars All-Region Wing Back Vernon Ransom All-Region Tackle TWILIGHTS: Alta Hearn, Pat Watkins, Linda Hardister, Jan Stricklin, Tanya Elrod, Sami Welch, Shelia Byers, Kathy Watkins, Lorili Butcher. Boosting the spirit during each game, the DHS Marching Band looks on attentively. Merrill Black, filled with excitement, takes the position of Maid of Honor. Townspeople join in with student body in backing the dragons. 1977 HOMECOMING COURT: (Front Row) Stacy Carr, Queen Nancy Sebree, David Carden. (Back Row) Lisa Simmons, Eunice O’Donell, Sandy Mommsen, Merrill Black, Nancy Rowland, Marlene Bronson, Jeanne Denman, Angie Glover. I ___I mid screams of approval and tears of joy, Nancy Sebree was crowned DHS Homecoming Queen. She was crowned by Assistant Superintendent Leon Miles. Merrill Black received the title of Maid of Honor. DHS Principal Carroll Denton presented her with a bouquet of yellow roses. An estimated crowd of 550 people greeted the participants as they were presented. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Carroll Lester and LeAnne Pittman presided. Entertainment at the Homecoming ceremony was provided by the Twilights and Donald Knoll. The football cheerleaders added spirit to the occasion with cheers and chants. Night entertainment was provided by the DeWitt High School Marching Band. Nancy Sebree screams as she is recognized the 1977 Homecoming Queen. . Homecoming 65 8 w ore muscles, late hours, and painted socks are only a few hazards encountered by the average cheerleader — and DHS’ football squad was no different! Their bumps, bruises, and aches started in early sum- mer as they practiced for the Southern Arkansas University camp held in July. Obviously it worked, because the squad was awarded five ribbons. Not only did the squad rotate after school practices with homework, but they also juggled sign-painting afternoons and cake-baking activities with their Friday night responsibilities. Decorating and filling lockers with goodies, peddling spirit ribbons, and sponsoring the annual Stuttgart Week Pancake Breakfast rounded out their year. CHEERLEADERS: (Front) Renee Boyd. (Second Row) LeAnne Pittman, Kim Cunningham, Merrill Black. (Third Row) Jeanne Denman, Becky Thompson. (Top) Becca Rasco. The annual Stuttgart Exchange Assembly was enlivened by the cheers led by the DHS cheerleaders. 66 Enthusiasm! Accompanying the band to the tune of Proud Mary the cheerleaders perform a new and well received hand routine. Building pyramids while the band played was a new addition to the football pep assemblies. Here the cheerleaders perform a treacherous but a favorite stunt. Straining their voices to reach even the most distant fans the cheerleaders lead the student section in a favorite chant. Football Cheerleaders 67 Much to the band's delight, new band uniforms were purchased. Freshman Sami Welch discovers that deciding upon one style is easier said than done. ith the addition of a new band director came many changes in the DeWitt High School band tradition. Freshmen were allowed to march with the Senior band which increased the number marching to approximately 58. A new style of marching was adopted and the band attended every football game. An exciting attraction was added to the majorette rank which featured Members of the DHS Marching Band Are: (First Row) Head Majorette Rosemary King, Lei Ann Raabe, Drum Major Stacia Hester, Cindy Inman, Feature Twirler Dixie Moritz. (Second Row) Damita Ransom, Becca Rasco, Alesha Hollanger, Heidi Hudspeth, Monica Love, Gayle Alston, Linus Dilday, Meredith McBroom. (Third Row) Janel Kaylor, Pam Carver, Jimelle Rodgers, Jeanne Denman, Suzanne Tolbert, Rhonda Ross, Chip Parker, Greg Bazarow. (Fourth Row) Neoma Black, Debbie Gardner, Karen Bogue, Donna Finley, Tony Finley, Diane Gardner, Sami Welch, Tami Relyea. (Fifth Row) Renee Boyd, Felisha Love, Marsha Vos, Randy Moritz, Viki Newsom, Mike Carver, Tommy Pevey, Richard Bateman. (Sixth Row) Tim Lewis, Tony Henderson, Ken Bogue, Roger Hester, Mary Ann Bohannon, Tanya Elrod, Billie JoCotten, Debbie Partridge. (Seventh Row) Brenda Chambers, Ellen Alston, Kim Cunningham, Douglas Daniels, Perry Pike, Jeanne White, Mark Burris, Graylon Sanders. (Eighth Row) Leotonnia Jackson, Marcella Moore, Lessa Rowland, Henry Smiley, Willy Campbell, Monica Lester, Jamie Staton, Jackie Sheppard. a male twirler, who occassionally participated in the half time entertainment. In the future the band plans to take on many more changes: choose members for a pep band to play at home boy’s basketball games, a stage band will be formed by people trying out for a part, also the DHS band purchased new marching and concert uniforms. 68 Stepping Out mSitfir An added attraction to the Stuttgart Exchange Assembly was a Pep Band composed of several senior high band members. The band takes a break while watching the DHS cheerleaders perform a skit. Spirit was a top factor in the quality performances of the band during football season. That spirit even carried through to pep assemblies as proven when the band was awarded for the first time the coveted spirit stick. £a Going up for a rebound, James Ticey struggles with a Barton Bear to capture the ball for the Dragons. After an opponent's scoring, Scott Horton brings the ball down court for the Dragons’ next play. 70 Hot Shots Playing against the Barton Bears, Clifford Ransom completes a lay-up adding two points to the Dragon score. Members of the Senior Dragon Basketball Team Are: (Front Row) Vernon Ransom, Terry McCullars, George Robinson, Charles Chambers, Scott Horton. (Back Row) Tra- vis Burse, Rick Duffield, Gary Wright, Ricky Hudson, Larry Cohns, Rusty Horton. (Back Row) Coach Tom Davis, Gary Wilder, Randy Haliburton, Lawrence Williams, James Ticey, Clifford Ransom, Tim Lewis. C0or h M I j ' U | , DHS i vMmlF m m OPP. 56 Whitehall 57 63 Elaine 44 r 76 Hazen 56 74 Clarendon 51 r 64 Barton 65 61 Barton 29 K 86 DeValls Bluff 54 60 Humphrey 62 55 Whitehall 61 75 St. Charles 55 r 56 St. Joseph 57 62 St. Charles 48 r 59 Stuttgart 63 79 Gillett 36 t' Sports 71 AiiviiNq For Two Eunice O’Donell catches a pass and looks for forward Trena Roberts. DRAGONETTES: (Front Row) Kim McGraw, Cheryl Burse, Renee Boyd, Becca Rasco, Viki Newsom, LeeAnn Gunnell, Alesha Hollanger, Laura Jo Prange, Eunice O’Donell. (Back Row) Marilyn Jackson, Carma Cunningham. Nancy Sebree, LeAnne Pittman, Trena Roberts, Brenda Rush, LeiAnn Raabe, Marcella Moore, Kim Robinson, Jan Currie, Coach Joe Carden. Surrounded by opponents. Junior Carma Cunningham drives in for two. The girls’ trophies were displayed in the library following the winning games in the District Tournament. ' r 72 Aiming For Two Sports 73 In action, Trema Roberts places stress on receiving a pass. Aiming for the basket, Cheryl Burse, tries for two points. Making up tests was the least fun part of participating in the state tournament. Q h my aching back! My feet are killing me! Oops, I forgot my pom poms. Oh, no . . . these are some of the expressions one is bound to hear if you're ever around the Senior High basketball cheerleaders at practice or after a game. Every one of the eight cheerleaders work hard to do their best in promoting school spirit for the players. Oh, here comes one of them now. Excuse me, could you tell me how you learned all those cheers? ‘‘Well,” said the cheerleader, we attended the NCA Cheerleading camp at SAU in June. That’s where we learned all of the new cheers.” I heard this is the first year to have signs at a basketball game. Is this true? Yes, it is. It’s something different. Also new are the table- cloths we put out for the players to eat on at lunch.” Pardon me, the game's almost over and I have another person to interview. Mrs. Miller. Do you have a comment to being cheerleader sponsor? She added with a grin, I’ve really enjoyed it although, the girls may not have at times.” •Yea Dragons!” yells this little future cheerleader, as she pushes her spirit for the Dragons. Sr. Basketball cheerleaders promote the basketball team by participating in the Arkansas County Livestock Show Parade. Practice makes perfect. Keeping this in mind, Tricia Revils and Kathy Watkins run through their routine for the upcoming game. 74 Vivacious Routine practice sessions at cheerleader camp at Magnolia this summer paid off for the Senior Basketball Cheerleaders. SENIOR BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: (Front Row) Valerie Rose. Terry Stewar. Audra Jamison, Kathy Watkins, Linda Hardister. (Back Row) Tricia Revils. Leatonnia Jackson. Margeret Moore. Precision movements and a bright smile are two main qualities of a good cheerleader. as Margaret Moore and Audrea Jamison demonstrate at a Dragon game. Basketball Cheerleaders 75 Senior off season boys take a break before running sprints. Fourth period physical education finds square dancing one of the most interesting parts of the years activities. 76 Shaping Up Although it’s not one of the more strenuous activities, square dancing provides a fun, yet beneficial exercise. Playing basketball is a favorite pastime of the boys’ physical education class. Members of the off season program practice many drills to stay in shape for the athletic season. Sports 77 78 It Can Never Happen Again I nitiations, committee meetings, oaths of office, and elections compose the everyday hustle- bustle of organizations on the school campus. Highlights of the year included the Beta-spon- sored Career Day, the penny competition for Stu- dent Council’s White Christmas, and the movie sponsored by FHA. Although lots of work was involved, there’s noth- ing like joining a club to feel like a part of the school. Organizations, Sophomores 79 STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: (Front Row) Jackie Sheppard, Carroll Lester, LeAnne Pittman, Scott Horton, Angie Glover. (Second Row) Perry Pike, Alesha Hollanger, Vickie Newsom, Kelly Dupslaff, Becky Eldridge, Pat Watkins, Ann Watkins. (Third Row) Jim Gunnell, Sandy Mommsen, Terry Patton, Troy Hornbeck, Damita Ransom, Felisha Love, Lee Ann Gunnell. (Fourth Row) Becca Rasco, Pam Carver, Lei Ann Raabe, Gordon Black, Stanley Taylor, Stacia Hester, Jimelle Rodgers. A bit surprised by happy, Terry Baxter and Angie Glover display the certificate that the council was awarded for their float in the Livestock Show parade. Sore Muscles, bumps, and bruises are all necessary evils of the annual Powder Puff game sponsored by the Student Council. Each year the Senior and Freshman girls play the Sophomore and Junior girls Even if one doesn't participate in the game as a, football player, other members obtain positions as spotters and announcers 1 Cindy Baxter Donnie Baxter Kay Baxter Mary Ann Bohannon Renee Boyd 80 Leaders of Tomorrow Leaders of Tomorrow W hile leisurely sipping a coke from the concession stand or enjoying time out from class to view a popular movie, one never quite realizes just how much work is required on the Student Council’s part. Behind each activity, whether a small coke or a tremendous undertaking such as Homecoming, the Council, headed by President Scott Horton, buckled down to make every project a success and make the year different in a progressive way. Spirit reached a peak and Council members breathed a sigh of relief as the 1978 Home- coming Queen was announced. Each year the Student Council is responsible for organizing the day’s festivities, decorating the stage, and conducting the crowning ceremony. But after it was all over, the committee members declared that all of the extra effort was well spent. Topping the list of the Council’s most traditional activities is White Christmas. The event was always a success, but the Council thought the service project needed reviving. A new idea, collecting pennies instead of food and clothing in class competition, was devised and was declared a success. DHS was well represented by the Council during the Stuttgart Exchange assembly and the Livestock Show parade with a float that ranked third in its division. Leading the school as its governing body, the Student Council devised and carried out their plans to make 1978 a year to be remembered. Carroll Lester emcees the Homecoming festivities. Digging in his pockets for pennies, Scott Horton tries to surpass Stacia Hester’s attempts to fill the Junior Class’s jar for White Christmas. Greg Brown Danny Bullock Tanya Burley Travis Burse Amanda Callahan Sophomore 81 Glen Campbell Charles Chambers Steffon Cole Susan Coley Billie Jo Cotten Kim Cunningham Wally Dempsey Linus Dilday Kathy Dillion Julie Dollar Service Is Their Motto T A. he second Tuesday of every month during activity period. Beta Club members filed into the study hall to plan their service projects. The first part of the year was devoted to Career Day. Invitations were mailed to various universities and vocational schools and as replies were received, arrangements were made. This year two road blocks were held for the Red Cross and the Arthritis Foundation. Various groups of students were placed at three stations and the mem- bers thought the results were well worth their time. February 15, 1978, was an important day for the Sophomore initiates as they were inducted into the Beta Club. This year the Beta Club strove to live up to its goal as a service organization. 82 Service Is Their Motto Jimelle Rodgers. Beta Club President, spent long hours organizing and preparing Career Day. That even meant mixing punch! Ms. Sheri Dorsey of Arkansas State University conducts an informative session during Career Day. BETA CLUB: (Front Row) Suzette Miller, Fehsha Love, Becky Eldridge, Kim McGraw. (Second Row) Michelle Ransom, Carlas Fuches, Angie Glover, Charlotte Griff ie, Vicki Crump, Debbie Gardner, Linda Hardister, Audrey Parker. (Third Row) Kathy Watkins, Jimelle Rodgers, Danita Boyd, Favrin Marina, Sandy Mommsen, Debbie Mannis, Sheila Byers, Lee Ann Gunnell, Becky Thompson. (Fourth Row) Merrill Black, Janet Cook, Rhonda Cope, LeAnne Pittman, Debbie Fields, Pam Carver, Pattie Brown. Jackie Sheppard, Jim Gunnell. (Back Row) Jeanne Denman, Terry McCullars, Lynette Fisher, Sarah Essex, Carroll Lester, Gordon Black, Betty Wilson, Terry L. Campbell, Donald Knoll. Preparing refreshments to serve the many students present during Career Day, Laura Jo Prange takes time to sample the treats. Instructing Sophomore ushers Perry Pike and Rick Duffield, Mrs. Leota Haynes, Beta Club sponsor, answers a question from a St. Charles visitor. Sophomores 83 CONCERT CHOIR: (Back Row) Charlotte Griffie, Debra Smith, Kathy Watkins, Tanya Elrod, Lisa Earhart, Cookie Parker, Mark Burris, Phil Jackson, Carroll Lester, Henry Smiley, Clifford Watkins, Sarah Essex, Damta Boyd. Debbie Almond. Sheila Byers. (Front Row) Terri Young, Alta Hearn, Terry Steward, Lisa Sloate, Valeria Kagebein, Kathy Simpson, Graylon Sanders. Ken Bogue, Douglas Daniels, Tony Henderson, Tony Finley, Perry Pike, Kathy Capps, Julie Dollar, Meta Harriman, Linda Hardister. VARSITY: (Back Row) Mark Burris, Phil Jackson, Carroll Lester, Henry Smiley, Clifford Watkins, Perry Pike. (Front Row) Alta Hearn, Tanya Elrod, Kathy Wright, Kathy Watkins, Julie Dollar, Sarah Essex, Danita Boyd, Jan Stricklin, Sheila Byers, Linda Hardister. MADRIGALS: (Back Row) David Thompson, Clifford Watkins, Henry Smiley, Perry Pike. (Front Row) Donna Watkins, Alta Hearn, Kathy Watkins, Linda Hardister, Lisa Sloate Rick Duffield Danny Eddy Travis Edney Tanya Elrod Sheila Evans 84 Making Merry Music Making Merry Music The DHS choral department consisted of many groups other than the DHS Choir and the Concert Choir. The Twi- lights, a girls group, performed at many churches and social activities not only in the DeWitt area but outside of DeWitt. The Twilights competed in the Arkansas County Talent Show and the Mid-South Fair placing in both events. The Barbershop Quartet performed at the concerts and the spaghetti supper. This group, just recently formed last year, consisted of four males. Senior Varsity made up of the best singers in the Con- cert Choir, performed at the Chamber of Commerce Ban- quet and one of the Mendelssohn Club meetings. The Madrigals, a group of boys and girls, sing classical music. They attended the Madrigal Festival this year. Money making projects for this year were the spaghetti supper and the talent show. Proceeds were used to pur- chase new choir robes. Choir Officers Were: Danita Boyd, president; Linda Har- dister, vice president; Sheila Byers, secretary; Alta Hearn, reporter Cookie Parker, treasurer. Members of DHS Choir Are: (Front Row) Penny Downard, Tammy Lybrand. Tommy Pevey. Karen Bogue, Sami Welch. Tammy Hynum, Sissy Webb. (Back Row)Gari Lynn Vansandt, Mary Huffman. Naomi Black, Tony Henderson, David Thompson. Kathy Theis, Gayla Henderson. Ann Watkins. Members of the Twilights Are: (I to r) Lorilli Butcher, Alta Hearn, Jan Stricklin, Kathy Watkins, Tanya Elrod, Ann Watkins. Shelia Byers, Linda Hardister, and Sami Welch. Tony Finley WyGonda Fisher Shirley Fitzpatrick Carl Flemings Kevin Fox Sophomores 85 Betty Gaither Susie Gaither Diane Gardner Nina Garrett Sandra Halliburton Mary Hardin Meta Harriman Erma Harris Alta Hearn Tony Henderson 1978 FFA Sweetheart and Beau are Sue Bullock and Eddie Nordberg. FHA president Sarah Essex acknowledges Claudia Schmidt — Weyland as an honorary member. 86 Planning for the Future Planning for the Future Members of FHA Are: (Front Row) G. Alston, E. Booker, B. Rasco, L. Childers, S. Hendrix, J. Bates. (Second Row) C. Schmidt-Weyland, Mrs. Goodwin, J. White, D. A. Watkins, S. Essex, J. Currie, H. Hudspeth, T. Relyea, G. Hendrix. (Third Row) J. Stricklin, T. Patton, M. McBroom, R. Hendrix, S. Vansandt, D. Smith, G. London, P. Burse, M. Moore, T. Roberts, L. Sloate. (Back Row) L. Keistler, A. Hollanger, D. Almond, T. Adams, Y. Mensch, M. Bohannon, M. Stillwell, B. Stephens, C. Burse, L. Johnson, S. Spratlin. Jl FA, Future Farmers of America, is a training course for students interested in a career in agriculture. The FFA club has had a fun-filled year at DHS. Before school began, the advisors, Mr. Gary Hines and Mr. Ricky Truax, accompanied three delegates from DHS to the State Convention at Hot Springs. At this convention, three delegates from each school met to vote on adding amend- ments to the state FFA constitution. The group attended two judging contests in Pine Bluff and Monticello. The money used on these trips was raised by the concession stand during the Arkansas County Livestock Show. As a recreational trip, several members went to the Arkansas State Fair in October. Any student who is enrolled in an agriculture course is eligible to join FFA. If a person is inter- ested in an agriculture career, FFA provides the necessary fundamentals. Busy was not the word to describe the FHA organization, sponsored by Mrs. Doris Goodwin. The year was launched by a recreational trip to the Mid-South Fair in Memphis and was followed by many federation meetings. The group attended two Federation meetings at St. Charles and Helena and traveled to Little Rock for the State Convention in March. DHS boasted of a Federation officer as Becky Stephens, a junior, was elected President of Fed- eration 14. As a money-making project, the chapter spon- sored a film for the student body. When President Sarah Essex was asked what her goal as FHA president was, she replied, I hope to stimulate interest and activity in our FHA organization. Members of FFA Are: (Front Row) C. Flemings, J. Flemings, M. Sulli van, R. Cope, G. Keffer, C. Campbell, C. George, W. Rowland, T Campbell, K. Dupslaff, K. Earhart, D. Grabbe, L. Williams, K. Fox, K Fox, H. Wright. (Second Row) T. Dillion, M. Purdy, J. Nutt, S. Wil liams, J. Anderson, 8. Sollars, G. Sheppard, D. LaFargue, J. Fergu son, T. Hornbeck, K. Davis, K. Edwards, M. Braswell, M. Noble, S Hearn, K. Kaylor, J. Sheppard, R. Hill. (Third Row) C. Hill, B. Bis swanger, C. Dilday, L. Fisher, T. Smith, R. Smith, R. Strain, R. Dil- lion, G. Campbell, S. Vandsandt, R. Mortiz, M. Hopkins, R. Hester, J. Kittler, Y. Mensch. (Fourth Row) T. Cox, D. Rousseau, C. Earhart, M. Miller, S. Turner, S. Taylor, E. Nordberg, R. Brown, T. Parker, T. Scroggins, R. Davis, R. Johnson, H. Smpson, M. Hardin. (Back Row) W. Watkins, K. DeVore, M. Thompson, S. Johnston, R. Logsdon, L Ross, D. Counce, G. Chambers, E. Nordberg, S. Butcher, D. Maier, C. Lester, S. Bradshaw, S. Lybrand, J. Watkins, D. Bullock. Sophomores 87 Roger Hester Homer Hewitt Linda Hillhouse Alesha Hollanger Jackie Howe 88 Business Bound Business Bound T eacher!. Teacher!” Do these words sound famil- iar to you? FTA members are well acquainted with this type of conversation. The main purpose of FTA is to provide means for students to improve education and to provide a means for students to explore educational careers. Any student in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade may join FTA. Members are accepted by Mrs. Holloway, the spon- sor, on the basis of their wish to become teachers. FTA initiation is held each year for the new members. All must obtain 50 student signatures, 15 old members and 5 teachers on a petition. They must also obtain the FTA presi- dent’s signature (Tricia Revils). The old members are identi- fied by a red, white, and black ribbon, symbolizing the FTA colors. New members must bow to them when they see them. In addition, new members must carry a torch all day. If an old member gets it, the new member must do whatever they say to retrieve it. Sometimes this isn’t as easy as it sounds. To get their torches back, new members have sung on stage during lunch break, crawled and barked down Sr. hall, and many other zany acts. Keeping busy throughout the year, FTA attended a FTA luncheon on Nov. 22 in Little Rock and the FTA State Con- vention in March. Mrs. Bosma, sponsor of FBLA, and Mrs. Holloway, co- sponsor, work together to prepare members for the future as business leaders. Any student in grades 10-12 may join if he maintains a C average. This requirement is strictly enforced, because a business leader calls for someone who will perform his duties to the best of his abilities. Expanding their banking knowledge, FBLA members trav- eled to the DeWitt Bank and Trust on November 29. They toured the building and learned many different aspects of the banking world. Future Business Leaders of America is a profitable organi- zation to those who are planning to further their business education. Conferring with FTA sponsor, Mrs. Holloway, Debra Smtih and Annette Brown pay close attention to the plans for this year's FTA activities. Officers of FBLA Are: (Seated) Nancy Rowland, vice president; Cathy Fox, president. (Standing) JoAnn Tolbert, secretary; Gwen London, treasurer; Debbie Mannis, reporter. Members of FTA are: (Front Row) S. Miller, P. Midkiff, K. McGraw, T. Revils, M. Stillwell. (Second Row) A. Jamison, M. Ransom, B. Chambers, R. King, A. Brown, L. Earhart, C. Parker, B. Stephens, J. Dollar, T. Adams, D. Almond, C. Jackson, L. Watkins, L. Jackson, V. Rose, J. Pace, D. Miller. (Third Row) P. Burse, L. Sloate, S. Spratlin, D. Moritz, K. Watkins, A. Glover, J. Gunnell, L. Childers, J. Currie, P. Hargrove, D. Mannis, M. Ricketts, V. Crump, L. Johnson, T. Roberts, C. Burse, P. Combs, M Jackson. (Fourth Row) M. Moore, I. Harris, G. London, T. Campbell, T. Campbell, A. Bennett, R. Cope, P. Wood, S. Essex, J. Shaw, D. Smith, K. Coit, D. Daniels, N. Gibson, C. Griffie, B. Wilson. Mary Huffman Guy Huckaby Linda Johnson Roger Johnson Steve Johnson Sophomores 89 Valarie Kagebem Damian Lafargue Virginia Lee Donnie Lane Tim Lewis Michael Logsdon Scott Lybrand Steve Maddox Sandra Manms Steve Manms Creative Expression p 1 aint splattered shirts are only one of the signs of an art student at work. Looking into the art club you will find that art has advanced beyond the standards of paint and the paint brush. Mr. Archer, the sponsor, plans to introduce various art forms to DHS students in an effort to interest more stu dents in taking art. Once enrolled in an art class one may find a hidden talent discovered through the efforts of par- ticipating in all the interesting projects. The art club consists of any student enrolled in an art class and paid the two dollar fee for the year. Some of the activities of the club include sponsoring art exhibits, pur- chasing new equipment, and sponsoring an Art Banquet. Enthused in the development of the club, Mr. Archer stated, “I hope in the years to come the membership will enlarge with students willing to help build the Art pro- gram at DHS into one of the finest in the state.” From stu- dent Pam Wood, “I like the things we are doing and I think it’s a lot of fun. We do lots of exciting projects such as ceramics, painting mirrors, string art, and many oth- ers.” The Drama Club began this year by ordering matching T-shirts that they wear to special meetings to distinguish themselves as a group! At Christmas time it is a tradition for the club to make a contribution to White Christmas. They do this by having Santa Claus make an appearance in the cafetorium one day before Christmas holidays. For a quarter, Santa would give a candy cane to anyone who wanted to sit on his lap. All the money collected was donated to the White Christmas fund. One of their favorite activities is to attend perform- ances and workshops outside of the school. In February the club attended a performance by the great Marcel Mar ceau, at the Robinson Auditorium. Traditionally, the Drama Club presents a spring play to end their exciting year. Creative Expression ART CLUB: (Front Row) Charlotte Ray, Anita Ward, Valerie Rose, Dixie Moritz, Suzette Miller, Pam Midkiff, Randy Midkiff, Mr. Gene Archer. (Second Row) Doris Nugent, B. J. Tate. Jerri Pace, Lisa Brunson, Janice Robertson. Sandra DeVore, Terri Cullipher, Joyce Nugent. (Third Row) Sue Pullock, Marlene Bronson, Delilah Ray, Janel Kaylor, Kathy Wright, Suzanne Tolbert, Donna Myers. Sara Beth Spratlin, Melody Ricketts. (Fourth Row) Danny Eddy, JoAnn Tolbert, Pam Woods, Gordon Black, Rusty Horton, Jeff Vaughn, Glen Campbell, Kay Vernor, Harvey Simpson. Pattie Freeman, a three year art student, won an award at the Grand Prairie Art Festival. As Donald Knoll discovers. Drama Class includes more than acting. Publicity is fundamental to a good production. DRAMA CLUB: (Front Row) Sami Welch. Angie Glover, Carlas Fuches, Linda Hardister, Leatonnia Jackson, Ann Watkins. Sheila Byers, Audrea Jamison, Terri Cullipher, Tracy Fuches, Kim McGraw, Tammy Hynum. Mikki Miller, Valerie Rose. Pattie Freeman, Mrs. Dianna Denton. (Middle Row) Sue Bullock, Jan Stricklin, Gwen London, Jim Gunnell, Kathy Watkins, Charlotte Griffie, Linus Dilday, Vickie Crump, Yvonne Mensch, Pat Watkins, Gay Lynn Chapman, Perry Pike, Annette Brown, Rose Mary King, Felisha Love, Cookie Parker, Kathy Capps. (Back Row) Claudia Schmidt-Weyland, Debbie Fields, David Thompson, Rhonda Cope, Henry Smiley, Russell Logsdon, Tommy Campbell, Greg Chambers, Donald Knoll, Carroll Lester. Sarah Essex, Kenny Kaylor, Janet Cook, Stacia Hester, Kim Robinson, Betty Smith. Learning to speak properly is a mam objective of speech and drama. Ellen Alston practices a speech before class. Sophomore 91 Members of Library Club are: (Front Row) Lorili Butcher, Patricia Burse, Rubie Gaither, Ann Watkins, Richard Bateman. (Second Row) Perry Pike, Heidi Hudspeth, Margaret Moore, Damita Ransom, Cheryl Burse, Renee Boyd, Karen Freeman, Gari Lyn Vansandt. (Third Row) Jamie Staton, Jeanne White, Brenda Rush, Lisa Sloate, Justine Shaw, Deborah Smith, Gwen London, Jodi Rollins, Trena Roberts. (Back Row) Yvonne Mensch, Shirley Fitzpatrick, Sheila Wilder, Mikki Miller, Leatonma Jackson, Linus Dilday, Meta Harriman, Terri Young, Mrs. Ellen West, Librarian. Students make use of the library tables as a place to study, whether as a group or alone. Members of the Library Club are: (Front Row) Sherry Helms, Pansy Combs, Charlotte Moss, Amanda Callahan, Linda Johnson, Elvin Wright. (Second Row) Pat Watkins, Joannie Moss, Sandra Halliburton, Marlene Fisher, Bonnie Ashbrook, Anita Bennett. (Back Row) Sammy Gardner, Dianne Goodnight, Tom Ross, Vickie Simpson. Meredith McBroom Leslie McLernon Kevin McSwain Randy Midkiff Debbie Miller 92 Going by the Book Going by the Book O h dear, my book is overdue again! What? An encyclopedia is missing? Isn’t that so-and-so going into the library? Who would expect him to study? While passing by the library, one might expect to hear such expressions. But thanks to the library club, everything manages to fall into place. Their sponsor, Mrs. Elien West, makes sure the library is run efficiently. One of the main activities the club looks forward to is the election of school, district, and state officers. The school officers for the 77-78 term have been: Trena Roberts, President; Damita Ransom, Vice-President; Lorili Butcher, Secretary; Renee Boyd, Treasurer; and Cheryl Burse, Reporter. The fall district convention, which met in Carlisle in the fall chose the district officers. Representing DeWitt and chosen as officers were: Trena Roberts, President; Heidi Hudspeth, Historian; and Renee Boyd, Second Vice-President. At the state convention, which was held in Little Rock, Damita Ransom was chosen second Vice-President. Mrs. West commented, “It's good experience for the students to attend these conventions and to be able to see someone else's library. The club had a fall picnic, a Christmas party, and spring picnic. They held a book fair in which the proceeds bought a wall clock and label maker for the library. Margaret Moore Weldon Moore Tammy Moppm Randy Moritz Joanie Moss Sophomores 93 Leslie McLernon Kevin McSwain Richie Moss Steve Murphy Viki Newsom Steve Nordberg Doris Nugent John Nutt Roger Nutt Jerri Pace Preparing pages for deadline, Jeanne Denman and Lisa Simmons check the ladder for possible mistakes. Typing is a major part of yearbook production. Linda Hardister found her typing skills necessary to complete her section. 94 Hurdles, Headaches, and Humor Headaches, Hurdles, Humor c ummer supplements topped the yearbook news as junior and senior high students relished the idea of having all spring events and graduation recorded for the first time ever in their yearbooks. The handbook edition of the yearbook was delivered in the spring and was chocked full of new techniques and innovative style. Sixteen pages of color were added to this year’s volume plus class pictures ran throughout the book. Essays were also added to help cover the school year in a special way. Editor and Assistant Editor, Danita Boyd and Cindy Stricklin attended a journalism workshop in July at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. A complete index requires a lot of time and attention. Brenda Rush and Eddie Nordberg begin the alphabetized list. Editor Danita Boyd and Assistant Editor Cindy Stricklin show relief as they pack the last shipment of copy to the yearbook company. Absorbed in his work, Darryl Debbie Mannis and Audrey Parker Henderson creates captions for the found teamwork a necessity when Dragon. sorting infinite numbers of mugs. Sophomores 95 Behind the Lines C' V___j onpiling the “Hi-Times” was a tedious process which required many long hours of hard work. Tension abounded among the staff as copy day drew near. Writing assigned stories, drawing lay- outs, editing copy, and composing headlines seemed to be an endless task of the workers. Besides employing many hours of work, journal- ism students found working on the paper to be interesting, challenging, and enjoyable. Hi-Times editor, Jackie Sheppard, and Sheila Byers, assistant editor, attended a publications workshop at OBU in July where they learned differ- ent types of layouts, newer writing styles and other facts of interest used in the news media which they conveyed to their paper, creating a more interesting publication. Chip Parker Terri Patton Linise Phillips Bobby Pennington Perry Pike 96 Behind the Lines Assistant Editor Sheila Byers and Copy Edi- tor Carlas Fuches proofread the copy for the upcoming paper before it goes to the printer. A Soloman Ray, another member of the paper staff, interviews a student for one of the paper s opinion polls. r Hi-Times staff member Janet Cook, creates another attention-getting edition of Sau- sage, Cheese, and Anchovies. Laura Jo Prange Kelly Pugh Miguel Purdy Lei Ann Raabe Clifford Ransom Sophomores 97 Damita Ransom Becca Rasco Janice Robertson Larry Ross Rhonda Ross David Rousseau Debra Rowland Graylon Sanders Jerry Scroggins Justine Shaw Senior Class Officers Are: (Standing) Lisa Simmons, treasurer; Favnn Marina, vice president; Stanley Taylor, president. (Kneeling) Nancy Sebree, reporter; Lisa Lindsey, secretary. Sophomore Class Officers Are: (Standing) Damita Ransom, president; Rick Duffield, vice president. (Kneeling) Terri Patton, secretary; Viki Newsom, treasurer. 98 Planning Their Year Planning Their Year W ▼ ▼ ith 470 people some type of leadership is needed to out- line the year’s responsibilities and to get the work underway. The officers of each class have a task ahead of them as they prepare their class for the year ahead. After a rest from a hectic junior year, the seniors got back into the swing of things beginning with the Senior Play. Of course, everyone wanted a piece of the action, but there was a limited amount of characters. Sponsoring the prom was a complete change from the banquet and even though they felt their senior year would be a rest from the previous year, they soon found themselves proven wrong. Busier than they ever thought possible, the juniors jumped right into the Junior play exploring into the talents of many for just the right person for every part. After completing the play, the juniors began planning for the Junior-Senior Banquet, evident to be the most challenging experience of their high school life. Nearing Christmas, the sophomores began to understand the true meaning of high school involvement. Celebrating the yuletide season, members of the class trimmed the halls with tinsel and other decorations. Filled with enthusiasm and originality the freshman class entered DHS prepared for the following year’s events. Taking part in school spirit was a beginning to becoming involved in the other happenings of this year and the years to follow. Many times they combined their efforts to make the school year 1977-78, possibly the best for everyone. Freshman Class Officers Are: Heidi Hudspeth, representative; Pat Watkins, president; Kelly Dupslaff, representative; Troy Hornbeck, representative. Junior Class Officers Are: (Standing) LeAnne Pittman, vice president; Carroll Lester, sec retary; Felisha Love, treasurer. (Seated) Sta cia Hester, president. Sophomores 99 Individual Honors Honor Graduates are: (Front Row) Ellen Alston, Sheila Byers, Becky Eldridge, Cathy Fox, Carlas Fuches. (Back Row) Favrin Marina, Jimelle Rodgers, Jackie Sheppard, Cindy Stricklin. Concocting an original rice recipe was one requirement for Miss Fluffy Rice Contestants. Arkansas County's winner, Debbie Gardner, prepares her winning recipe, “Prairie Hash, after placing second in the state competition. All Region Choir Members are: Perry Pike, Henry Smiley, Phil Jackson, Clifford Watkins. Judges based their decisions on beauty and poise for the twenty-second annual Queen Mallard contest held Novem ber 22. Senior Joanne Den man displays the trophy, roses and winning smile that won her second runner-up in the Grand Prairie Beauty Pageant. Kathy Simpson Vicki Simpson Henry Smiley Ricky Smith Joe Snyder 100 Individual Honors Delegates to Boys' and Girls' State are: (Front Row) Donald Knoll, Danita Boyd, Lisa Simmons, Gordon Black. (Middle Row) Jackie Sheppard, Eunice O’Donell, Merrill Black, Cindy Stricklin, Jimelle Rodgers. (Back Row) Curtis Brunson, Tommy Campbell, Scott Horton, Chris Earhart. DAR Good Citizen Jimelle Rodgers looks over her notes before she takes her state test. All Region Band Students are: (Front Row) Charlene Jenkins, Melissa Mannis. (Back Row) Cindy Oswalt, Philip Graves, Cynthia Goodwin, Susan Graves, and Leslie Jordan. man. All Region Band Students are: (Front Row) Karen Bogue, Monica Love, Tami Relyea. (Back Row) Heidi Hudspeth, Jeannie White, Neoma Black, and Monica Lester. Senior All Region Band Mem- bers are: (Front Row) Viki New som, Perry Pike, Dixie Moritz, Felisha Love. (Back Row) Tony Finley, Pam Carver, Janel Kaylor, Jackie Sheppard, Jimelle Rodgers, Jeanne Den Sara Beth Spratlin Jamie Staton Terry Stewart Wynn Strain Jan Stricklin Sophomores 101 Mike Sullivan Suzanne Tolbert Jeff Vaughn Rebecca Vent Gary Waltz Clifford Watkins James Watkins Sheila Wilder Lawrence Williams Raye Ann Wilson Mr. and Miss DHS D arryl Henderson and Jimelle Rodgers cap- tured the title of Mr. and Miss DHS by receiving the most votes in the Outstanding Seniors contest. Besides playing quarterback on the football team, Darryl also was a member of the Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes, the Junior Play cast, the Dragon staff, and was voted in a class favorite all four years of high school. Presiding over Beta Club kept Jimelle busy throughout the year. She was also voted a class favorite and was a member of the band. Student Council, and the v. Jimelle Rodgei 102 Mr. and Miu DHS. . . Class Favorites Class Favorites Senior Class Favorites are: (Front Row) Nancy Sebree, Eunice O'Donell. (Middle Row) Lisa Lindsey. Merrill Black. Jimelle Rodgers. (Back Row) Stanley Taylor. Darryl Henderson, Scott Horton. Sophomore Class Favorites are: (Seated) Homer Hewitt. Gary Woodiel, Rick Duffield. (Standing) Terri Patton, Viki Newsom, Becca Rasco, Renee Boyd. Damita Ransom. Junior Class Favorites are: (Seated) Jeff Gunnell. Drew Counce, Stacia Hester. (Standing) Felisha Love, Terry L. Campbell, LeAnne Pittman, LeeAnn Gunnell. Freshman Class Favorites are: (Seated) Lorili Butcher. Heidi Hudspeth, Pat Watkins. (Standing) Troy Hornbeck, Tami Relyea, Mark Horton, Scott Schallhorn. Sophomores 1 03 Outstanding Seniors Although singing and tennis may be her pas times. Danita Boyd found her senior year filled with other activities. Of course, her mam responsibility was editing the 1978 Dragon, but she also was a member of the choir. Beta Club and the Senior Play cast. Planning pep assemblies, baking cakes, paint mg signs, attending out-of-town games, and practicing after school were the basic elements of cheerleader captain Merrill Black's senior year. Besides cheerleading. Merrill was a mem ber of the Hi Times staff, maid of honor at Homecoming, and Lady Smedley” in the Sen ior Play. Stanley Taylor proved his leadership abilities on and off the football field. Being voted cap tain of the football team, making All Region honors, and leading the senior class as pres ident were |ust a few of his honors Stanley also participated in the |umor and senior plays and was a class favorite A Dragonette basketball game lust wouldn't be the same unless guard Eunice O’Donell 104 Outstanding Seniors He's a sports nut! Whether it's duck hunting, shooting lay ups, or catch mg touchdown passes — it's Scott Horton's game. He played on both the football and basketball teams and won All Region honors in football. His leadership prowess was evident in other areas also. Besides being presi dent of Student Council, he also had a role in the Senior Play. It's hard to believe a beauty queen can be a top notch basketb player, but that's a fit description of Nancy Sebree. Even thoui she captured the title of Miss Arkansas County, she still foui time to practice long and hard hours preparing for the seasor games. She played forward on the basketball team and was al named Homecoming Queen. Making good grades isn't always easy, and it's doubly hard when you're an active mem ber of several clubs. Debbie Mannis was a reliable hard worker on the Dragon staff, a member of FTA, and FBLA. What's tall, good looking, and easy going? Darryl Henderson! Voted class favorite all four years in high school. Darryl participated in football, the Junior Play. FCA, and the Dragon staff. Serving as president of Beta Club, Jimelle Rodgers had charge of the successful Career Day in November. Jimelle was also voted class favorite and was a Student Coun cil representative, band president, and DAR Good Citizen. Academics occupied most of Favrm Marina's time. She was named an honor graduate and was a member of Beta Club. Sophomores 105 E3 ■f elieve it or not, teachers are humans, too! Other than the fact they taught us all day long, we got to know them better as they took us on field trips to Little Rock, Memphis, and New Orleans, or as we worked until midnight on the yearbook, the play or the banquet. Did you know that teachers rebuilt motorcycles, went duck hunting, traveled to Europe, and loved to go to the river as much as we did? Yes, it’s true — teachers are human. Although we felt like we gave up lots of our free time with our families and friends to finish homework, we realized that teachers sacrificed time with their families to fulfill their responsibilities to us. 106 It Can Never Happen Again 108 School Board Faculty . . . Staff 109 There are many responsibilities that go along with being Superintendent of DeWitt Public Schools. Mr. Jordan works at his desk. Administration 110 Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Although he's busy in the office during the day. Mr. Leon Miles does his share by helping behind the concession stand during the girl s district tournament. With so much paper work. Shirley Dillion needs Assistant Superintendent Leon Miles to check over some figures. Faculty and Staff 111 Supporting the Dragonettes basketball team, Mr Carroll Denton keeps an eye on the crowd while watching a close battle between DHS and Gillett Gayle Alston Jack Anderson Richard Bateman Jenny Bates Greg Baza row Ricky Beleford David Berry Billy Bisswanger Neoma Black Karen Bogue Sitting down for a minute’s rest, Mr. Jim Emerson usually spends his time at a basketball game watching out for his Middle School students. 112 Principals’ Principles Fatherly duties can take priorities at times — especially when it’s time to take five year-old Jerod home from kindergarten. There’s lots of paperwork involved in being a principal. Mr. Emerson fills out forms and checks over his daily schedule. Sometimes endless questions can be frustrating, but it’s all part of the job as Mr. Denton found out in his first year as high school principal. Principals’ Principles Freshmen 113 s Just one of Mr Caplena's jobs is distributing information to seniors concerning scholarships. “Proud Papa,” Darin Caplena and wife, Rhonda, show off their new addition, Aaron Fred. Many students rely on their counselor to help with all kinds of problems. Mr. Caplena. high school counselor, offers advice to a student. Elaine Booker Danny Bosma Clarrie Bradford Max Braswell Tammy Brewer 114 A Sympathetic Ear Mrs. Margaret Anderson, counselor for Middle School, adjusts a projector before she shows a filmstrip to interested students. Break time is needed sometimes after a hectic day working on forms, records, and counseling. Mrs. Anderson pours a cup of coffee for herself. A Sympathetic Ear Lisa Brunson Tony Burse Lorili Butcher Paul Canamore Donna Chapman Freshmen 115 Tamyra Combs Sam Counce Terri Cullipher Mary Daughtery Kurt Davis Steve Delaney Sandra DeVore Chet Dilday Robert Dillion Ross Dillion Dressing for Stuttgart week is not only limited to students, as P.E. instructor Mrs Linda Bohannon proves. 116 Faculty Being a substitute during the first semester brought Mrs. Jeanne Blackburn to be a regular Spanish teacher for second semester. Kelly Dupslaff Kenny Earhart Brian Eason Keith Edwards Jeff Ferguson Donna Finley Marlene Fisher WyGonda Fisher William Floyd Kelly Fox Freshmen 117 Seasoned With Experience T hose familiar faces you see in the halls from year to year have been at DHS for nine to twenty-one years. Most of these teachers consider teach- ing a rewarding part in their lives and agree the student teaching relationships have grown better over the past few years. Mrs. Ellen West states, “Teachers and community have always taken pride in the level of academic expectations of our students.” This is true for students who are trying harder for a higher place in life and the more they try the more other people expect from them. These teachers are a great essential to the students and DeWitt High School; for they have experience in teaching and help students find a place in life for themselves. Mrs. Linda Bohannon. World History and P E teacher, provides a stimulating atmos phere in which students profit. Joe Shackelford takes time to work a cross word puzzle during his free period. As an Algebra teacher, he finds enjoyment in a challenge. Mrs Bosma strives to prepare each of her students for the business world in her classes of bookkeeping and business courses Karen Freeman Denma Gamble Randy Garrison Tommy Glover David Grabbe 118 Seasoned With Experience Finally time for her free period from Home Ec, Mrs Doris Goodwin catches up on some book work By explaining to just several students at a time. Sterling Love makes sure each student retains the information. Mrs. Ellen West. DHS Librarian, assists Shirley Fitzpatrick in finding a source for her English assignment. Gordon Hammett Lloyd Hammett Connie Hawkins Gayla Henderson Gary Hendrix Freshmen 119 Rhonda Hendrix Charles Hill Russell Hill Steven Hill Sandra Hobbs Barbara Holloway Troy Hornbeck Jody Horton Mark Horton Terry Horton 1 20 First Time Around Time Around u s • | ave you ever wondered how it would feel to stand in front of twenty kids you've never seen? That’s the dilemma each new teacher at DeWitt has faced this year. Each year it takes time for the students to find out what the new teachers expect. It also takes these teachers time to get to know each student as a person. Mrs. Haynes states “At first I saw a sea of faces and I wondered if I would ever get to know them as people.” Impressing the new teachers most was the easy-going nature of the students, and the congeniality of the faculty. Mrs. Dorothy Stewart believes DeWitt High School spirit is the most outstanding quality in our school. Teaching is a calling. It’s not just a transfer of knowledge. A teacher should create interesting learning situations that will benefit students. Mrs. Dorothy Stewart Not only do I want my students to learn the basics, but I want to teach them to question and investigate on their own and learn about the world. Mrs. Marsha Thornton I feel it is my responsibility to help students to get an education no matter how much work I have to do. At the same time I care about them and I'm willing to have a listening ear if they need someone to talk to. Ms. Susan McCroskey My philosophy is: To help students want to learn the hows and whys of new ideas.” Mrs. Leota Haynes Freshmen There are many things students need to learn at school. One small part of my job is to teach math. Other things students need to learn are manners, morals, and how to get along in life in general. I hope that from my classes the students will learn how to do math and also how to become good citizens. Ms. Debbie Pettigrew First Time Around — Continued Embarrassment strikes these teachers too, as Mrs. Danner discovered on her second day of school. The sign on her door stated her name and class was changed to Underwater Basket Weaving.” By this time students were rushing to her door to see what class” would be taught next. The third sign announced “Frills and Frolics.” Mrs. Danner tried to catch the anonymous sign changer, but failed each time. She accused Coach Car- den but later found out it was Mr. Foster. I 'My goal is fo help students take interest in learning as a whole. A few of the things are being able to speak correctly, to read a book or magazine, to be a good citizen and to accept responsibility. Learning should be as interesting and as much fun as possible. If a person can read and write, that is 100% accomplishment. Mrs. Carolyn Danner Mr. Archer was also initi- ated into school with embar- rassment. His first day, he walked into an unmarked rest- room. He made a speedy exit when he realized it was a girl’s restroom. According to the eight teachers, the DeWitt students measure up to most of their expectations. Mrs. Thornton said, The kids are terrific people, but not intellectual gen- iuses.” Ms. McCroskey also noted most of the stu- dents are great, but I believe some could put forth more effort.” It takes time for students to get to know these teachers and it’s even harder for new teachers to get acquainted with DeWitt students. In time, these teach- ers will find their own place in DeWitt schools. Heidi Hudspeth Tammy Hynum Cindy Inman John Jackson Sharon Janison 122 First Time Around ••To always realize that each student is an individual with individual needs; to think young and to give as much as I possibly can to every student so as to help them become self respecting and well educated citizens in a rapidly changing world. Mr. Gene Archer My philosophy is: That each student is accepted for his own self work. That he have an opportunity to develop his potential and actively plan his future through the on- going process of personal assessment of his abilities, successes, strengths, weaknesses, interests and values. Mrs. Margaret Anderson I believe that children should be taught not only book knowledge, but common sense and responsibility as well. Every child deserves the right to learn all that he or she possibly can in his or her given life on earth. Mr. Gary Foster Monica Lester Monica Love Tammy Lybrand Charles Manos Carlos Mayall Mikki Miller Kevin Mitchell Eugene Moore Jan McGraw Mitchell Noble “Too many plants are killed with kind- ness, over watering, and over-fertiliz- ing.” Mrs. Lorene Leder “Rants are a beautiful reminder of God’s love and I always feel refreshed after working with them.” Mrs. Irene White 124 Inside Sunshine V I |ust like plants because they are green, fresh, and alive.'' Mrs. Patsy Jordan I greet them first thing in the morning, after school, or when I've been gone I feel as if they are friends. Mrs. Virginia Nichols I enioy watching plants grow Sometimes I even measure them to see how much they grow Mrs. Mattie Hatch Plants are easier to get along with than ani- mals and people. Ms. Diane Gray I love all plants, but roses are special because I believe a rose is a thing of beau tv- Inside Sunshine Mrs. Mabel Hudson w « I If you grow I’ll get you a new pot. ' Let me sit you in the sun.” This doesn't sound like an ordinary conversation, and, of course it's not. These are some things a plant lover might say to inspire growth. Some people believe kind words spoken to a plant aid growth. Miss Gray states, “I talk to them a tiny bit, but I really don't think it helps.” Mrs. Mattie Hatch says, I don’t know if it helps any but I enjoy talking to my plants.” Fertilizer and water are the plant essentials for growth. Plants are successful only if the correct amount of each is used. A general knowledge of plant growth is useful if you are a dedicated plant lover. Books and maga- zines are available for anyone who might want to study up on plants. Anyone with a green thumb should be able to grow plants without much help. For those who need a brief lesson on plants, here are some hints: 1 — When transplanting a plant, take extra care of the roots so the plant won’t go into shock, 2 — Check the soil temperature often, 3 — Pay close attention to which direction of sunlight is prescribed for the plant, and 4 — the secret to plant success is to love them. Do you love your plants? If so, are they growing? Freshmen 125 “ Agri teacher Mr. Ricky Truax enioys teaching school but always looks forward to duck season. Hunting V rkansas County is widely known for its marvelous hunting areas and its determined hunters — and the DHS faculty certainly has its share of the latter. After school hours, weekends, and holidays are used by these teachers to hunt for whatever is in season — duck, deer, or squirrel. Although many enjoy instructing, such as Coaches Ken Newsom and Joe Carden, they also like to spend their time hunting, fishing, or just plain resting. Mr. David Magness and Coach Homer Horton spend most of their spare time duck hunting. It seems getting up early to hunt is different from getting up early to go to school! Coaching the Junior Girls' basketball team, Mr Homer Horton spends lots of his spare time in practice. Although she's probably asking to borrow some money, Viki Newsom manages to make her father, Mr. Ken Newsom, smile just the same. Doug Oates Debbie Partidge Carla Perry Tommy Pevey Lynne Pittman 126 Hunting Helps Taking a few minutes to pose for a picture. Coach Joe Carden rests in his office before directing a practice session for the Dragonettes. Mr. David Magness packs duck decoys as he prepares to go duck hunting. Jogging for fun and fitness occupies many of football coach’s Bob Ashcraft’s hours. Being quite a woodsman, Agri teacher Mr. Gary Hines favors hunting over any other sport. Stephanie Quarrels Samson Ray Tami Relyea Jeanette Richardson Jodi Rollins Freshmen 127 We're Not Tom Ross Lessa Rowland Walter Rowland Delilah Ray Scott Schallhorn Gregg Sheppard Jeff Sheppard Kayla Simpson Emmitt Smith John Sollars Kiddiim' ou haven't got our tests graded yet?” This is a question often asked by students not realizing that teachers have responsibilities at home, too. One of these responsibilities is raising their children. Having a child at home and being around students at school can begin to make a teacher compare her child with those she teaches. With two growing sons, Lance and Todd, Coach Tom Davis says, “I see some students that I wish my sons could grow up to be like, but then there are some . . .!” Mrs. Bobbye Holloway agrees that no two kids will grow up to be alike, by saying, I never compare one person to another, for each person will soon develop his own lifestyle and attitude.” Teachers having children enrolled in school have an advantage over the others because some have younger children. Mrs. Bobbie Bennett has a son, Greg and she says, After a child is school age he is at school during the day, but until that age it is rather difficult. Looking into the future from her daughter, Mrs. Linda Lepine says students do sometimes set an example on how Julie may grow up. So you see, teachers aren't just paper-graders and test-makers. Just remember, next time you take a test the teacher may have the answer to the test; but her children have questions that need to be answered, too. 1 28 We're Not Kiddin' Mr. Tom Davis’s sons. Lance and Todd, are looking forward to a future in basketball. Dragons' supporters start at an early age! Mrs. Judy McSwain and her children Donna and Matthew watch the Dragons play Barton in the St. Charles’ Tournament. While at home with her son Greg, Mrs. Bobbie Bennette finds time to relax b the fire. Mommy, you can borrow my quarter but you've go to pay me back,’ remarked Julie to her mother, Mrs. Linda Lepine. Notice a resemblance? Most mothers and daughters do look alike with no exception of Mrs. Bobbie Holloway and her daughter LaCondra. Freshmen 1 29 Caring for a favorite pet can be time consuming, yet loads of fun. Miss Susan Hildebrand brushes her neighbor’s cocker spaniel, Graham. Mrs. Carolyn McCoy enjoys involving her hobby of collecting fossils in her science classes. Even though Mr. Scott Blundell is a band director, he is very talented in the area of mechanics. Mrs Sarah Johnston and Mrs Holly Hudspeth chat at the (acuity Christmas party — probably about their tennis game! Mrs. Lynn Holzhauer finds needlepoint a relaxing hobby to work on while on her break. Just For Fun hen teachers pack up the books, grade the papers, and clean the house they have a little time left over. Many of them use it wisely and for fun. Miss Twila Gale spends most of her time looking after her horse. Lady. Riding has been a favorite hobby of hers since she was ten years old. Traveling to different spots can be exciting. Miss Susan Hildebrand, junior English teacher, returned from Europe last summer with slides and mementoes from her trip to use in class. Visiting Stratford-upon-Avon and seeing the English countryside were highlights of my trip since I have taught Shakespeare. So, maybe if you are bored and you want a new and interesting hobby — go ask your favorite teacher. He can probably give you a great idea! Involved with his basketball team Coach David Thigpen observes his players closely. John Vaugh Gari Lynn Vansandt Anita Ward Tammy Ward Ann Watkins Freshmen 131 Pat Watkins Anita Ward Tammy Ward Sissy Webb Sami Welch Jeanne White Larry Williams Scotty Williams Jim Wise Elvin Wright 1 32 Double Trouble “Teaching takes the kind of person who loves the kids and realizes that they, in some way, influence each student's life.” Mr. Carroll Denton “You can achieve almost anything as long as you are enthusiastic. When you lose that, you are no longer a good teacher or student.” Mrs. Dianna Denton “Through teaching physical education I hope to teach each student to enjoy their leisure time. I think if we spent more time playing games and getting exercise we would not only feel a lot better but have a better attitude on life. Mr. Bo Johnston “I want each child to have the opportunity to develop his own special talent and aptitudes to the best of his ability. Also, I feel that each child should learn to read and write in order to function in society. Mrs. Sarah Johnston My philosophy in teaching band is to keep the students involved as much as possible. I feel that band should challenge each student to his best ability and encourage him to improve on his individual instrument. Mr. Doug West In teaching Home Economics, I feel each student needs to be taught the basics of living and the background of cultural living — which is what I strive to teach each and everyday. ________________________ Mrs. Peggy West Education is centered around the main point of keeping the student always first in mind. My philosophy in counseling is to always think of the student and always help him in preparing for the future. Mr. Derin Caplena My goal is to help each student to realize his potential and to motivate him to work toward that potential. Mr. Jim Emerson “My philosophy in teaching is to help the student realize the importance of a good education and how that education can help him throughout life. Mrs. Betty Emerson ■BMUiSe Trouble I strive to be a good example for my students. My goal is to educate each student with the skills they will need in order to communicate with others in their chosen occupations. Mrs. Rhonda Caplena If you ever hear one of the teachers calling another by the name of Honey,” don’t get excited — we have five married couples who teach in DeWitt schools. There are many advantages of both being teachers. An advantage of both of us being teachers is having the same vacations in the summer and the same amount of days off for holidays. This makes it easy to plan trips and vacations together.” Mrs. Bo Johnston loves teaching but she also loves to spend a lot of time with her own children. “Along with the many advantages of my husband and I being teachers, there is a slight disadvantage; neither of us are able to participate in our children's activities as much as we would like. Although we always find time to spend with them since we all have the same school hours.” Mr. and Mrs. Jim Emerson find it a great advantage to teach at the same school. Both being at the same school and getting off at the same time is a real advantage.” High School Counselor Derin Caplena appreciates helpful advice. Whenever I am stuck with a problem concerning a student, I look to my wife for a bit of encouraging advice.” Teachers do tend to take their work home with them — especially if both husband and wife teach. Like all teachers, Mrs. Dianna Denton may have a bad day at school but when she does she always seems to find a way out — her husband. “Sure I ask Carroll for advice. Being real emotional I sometimes come home raving about a kid that never gets his homework maybe. And after awhile of talking, Carroll and I usually end up laughing about the whole situation ... I really respect his opinions,” remarked Mrs. Denton. Maybe you never thought of it before, but teachers are just like students. They have their troubles dealing with school — sometimes DOUBLE TROUBLE!______________________________________________________________________________________________ r hanges take place all the time and students at Middle School grew accustomed to their adjustments each and every day. Joining the Pep Club, playing for the Junior Dragons, or trying out for majorette were just part of the excitement witnessed by the students. Not only did they have clubs to join but they took part in pep assemblies, initiations, and the mini courses. Struggling to make this the best year ever for them, the students studied, worked, and enjoyed themselves throughout the entire year. 134 It Can Never Happen Again Middle School 135 Members of the 6th grade football team are (Front Row) W Harrison, L Pittman, F Lon don, J Raabe, T Finley, L Hammett. J Jacobs. C Webb. J Cross. C Freeman. B Jenkins. M James, B Abramson (Second Row) H Williams. K Billings. J McGraw. R Jackson. T Henderson, M Almond. J Coit, L Sanders. R Midkiff. P Brickey, M Austin (Third Row) C Martin, B Miller. S Gunnell. B Leach, S Kelly. W Jennings. L Inman. L Preston. S Drake. R Taylor. G Stephens. D Williams (Fourth Row) S Counce. R Hor ton. E Younger, Coach Thigpen. L Logan. T Burse. C Logsdon, F Pace, K Jackson Kuri Billings carnes the ball tor 10 yards 136 Junior Football Rick Allen Jenm Anderson Diane Atrden Tracy Ball Terri Barnes Rosell Beleford Kenneth Brown Phyllis Bradford Tremell Bradford Jason Brickey Regene Broadway Gregg Broady Dexter Brown Jeff Brown Cynthia Burse Phillip Capps Sabrina Carr Julie Carver Kim Casey Michael Chambers Tyrone Chambers Denise Chapman Terry Childers Billy Clark Leasa Clark Pam Closson Tammy Closson Rickey Cole Marsha Cooper Teresa Cooper Sloane Cox Jay Cunningham Chuck Currie Ann Cupples Pam Daniels Middle School 137 Serving the Jr. Football players was an appetizing task for the Jr. Cheerleaders. 138 Junior Action Returning kick in the third quarter was made by Joe Keaton. Junior Action -----x ragon stadium hosted the Jr. Drag- ons season opener against Whitehall. Tony Burse made two outstanding touchdowns which led to a Dragon victory, 16-8. The first touchdown of the game was scored by the Bulldogs on a quarterback sneak, but the score was quickly tied up by a 70 yard touch- down pass by Tony Burse for the Dragons. The fourth quarter proved to be a success as Tony Burse again ran the ball across the goal line for a touchdown with 3:35 left on the clock. The Dragon's second game proved to be unsuccessful as they lost to the Dumas Bob- cats in a 6-0 loss. DeWitt recovered a Bobcat fumble early in the first quarter. The Junior Dragons drove the ball for a first down but ended their attempt to score by fumbling back to the Bobcats. The only scoring came late in the third quarter when the Bobcats recovered a Dragon fumble. The Jr. Dragons traveled to Rohwer to stomp out the Delta Warriors in an out- standing 40-0 victory. The Dragons dominated the game by gaining 248 yards total offense. Troy Hornbeck was leading rusher, carrying the ball for 80 yards and also 2 touchdowns. Dragons defense held the Warriors score- less throughout the game. Mark Horton and John Vaughn were the leading tacklers for the Dragons. Jr. Dragon offense and defense worked together for an 18-0 victory over the Barton Cubs, in Dragon Stadium. The defense held Barton scoreless with the efforts of lineback- ers Mark Horton and Tommy Glover, corner- backs Samson Ray and Brian Eason, tackle John Vaughn, and end Jimmy Wise. Jr. Dragons bowed to Brinkley Cubs in a 35- 0 loss. The Dragon offense was held scoreless the whole game, while the Cubs offense pulled together to score 35 points. Jr. Dragons battled Stuttgart Ricebirds for the last game of the season, ending in a 6-6 draw. The Ricebirds scored their only touch- down with a sweep around the left end. The two-point attempt failed. Plagued by fumbles throughout the game, the Dragons scored their only touchdown on a three-yard run by James Lane. The two-point attempt was no good. The DeWitt Junior Dragons ended their sea- son with a 4-2-1 record. (Front Row) Charles Race, Jeff Hageman. Mark London, Bob Gamble, Rusty Tolbert, Barry Williams, Robbie Fread, Field Mitchell, Lance Thompson, Roger Reives, Timothy Strain, Dexter Brown, Mark Rich- ardson, Bruce Hopkins, Dickie Fisher, Greg Mannis, Jason Brickey, Floyd Gaither (Second Row) Kevin Milliken, Michael Chambers, Joe Keaton. Mark Orman, Kevin Long, Greg Broady, Scott Mason, Ray Tisinger, Allen Perry, George Wright, Phillip Capps, Rickey Vaughn, Todd Bell, Kenneth Brown. Tommy Patton, Randall Jackson, Daron Nordberg, Kelvin Jackson, Timmy Taylor, Nath Harris. (Third Row) Coach Ken Newsome, Lloyd Hammett, Robert Dillion, Eugene Moore, Mitchell Noble. Tom Keffer, James Lane, Tony Burse. Troy Hornbeck, Max Braswell, Randy Garrison, Keith Edwards, Tommy Glover, Gordon Ham mett. David Grabbe. Kenny Earhart, Samson Ray, Kelly Dupslaff, Ross Dillion, Danny Eason, Coach David Thigpen, Coach Sterling Love. (Fourth Row) John Jackson, Charles Hill, John Vaughn, Scott Schallhorn, Steve DeLancey. Billy Bisswanger, Joel Smith, Cbet Dilday, Mark Horton, Kelvin Mitchell, Douglas Oates, Jimmy Wise, SamCounce. Kurt Davis, Jack Anderson, Brian Eason, Scotty Williams, Jeff Ferguson. Eighth Grade 1 39 BEGINNER BAND: (Front Row) Gina Milliken, Julie Spears, Teri Relyea, Kent Rasco, Melissa Patterson, Marta Knoll, Kim Archer. (Second Row) Angela Parker, Karen Watkins, Anita Morgan, Vickie Moyer, Latrenda Gibson, Lisa Moore, Tereca Fowler. (Third Row) Steven Gibson, Suzie Wortham, Traci Wright, Cindy Hudson, Susan Duffield, Steve Mack, James Davis, Randy Kagebein. (Fourth Row) Lance McNeely, Greg Cunningham, Joe Johnson, Charles Keffer, Sharon Watkins. (Fifth Row) Wayne Harrison, Suzanne Watkins, Charlotte Smith, Jon Hornbeck, Kim Simpson. Warming up” is an important part of any concert. Gail Woods and friends strain to sound their best as they prepare to present their part of the Christmas concert. JR. BAND: (Front Row) Tammy Maguffey, Terri Barnes, Leslie Jordan, Dana Manis, Anne Gunnell, Sloane Cox, Susan Graves, Holly Jackson. (Second Row) Kim Casey, Sheri Hearn, Cindy Waldron, Angela Berry, Gail Wood, Tressie Sullivan, Amy Smith, Denise Chapman, Charlene Jenkins, Lynn Pottorff. (Third Row) Stephanie Lumsden, Rosanna Hester, Bobby Capps, Tina Peebles, Darin O’Dell, Marsha Cooper, Tila Moss. (Fourth Row) Dennis Mannis, Crystal Newsom, Wesley Trussed, Julie Carver, Vickie Ward, Vickie Pennington, Jenni Anderson, Kim Mommsen, Lisa Vasseur. (Fifth Row) Sabrina Carr, Lisa Oswalt, Carla Carr, Tommy Patton, Cynthia Goodwin, Melissa Manis, Rhonda Gardner. Mary Fisher Troy Fisher Mitchell Fletcher Kent Fowler Jackie Fox 140 Banned Together Beginning members of the Junior Band are: (Front) Rozell Beleford, Ken Smith, David Keffer. (Back Row) Barry Williams, Jack Favor, Wendy Gray. Maiorettes for the Junior Band are: Denise Chapman, Gail Wood, Sabrina Carr. BannecI ToqeThER Robbie Fread SuBeth Fuches Connie Gaither Floyd Gaither Sylvester Gaither Middle School 141 Danelle Davis Greg Dillion Virginia Dillion Margie Dumond Lisa Duncan Beth Earhart Darrell Ellenburg Jack Faver Dickie Fisher Ladona Fisher 142 Excitement! After putting hours of work into creating a giant sign, the cheerleaders and the pep squad members anxiously await the first football player to tear through the middle. , JUNIOR DRAGON CHEERLEADERS: (Bottom Row) Amy Jenkins, Tami Relyea, Heidi Hudspeth, Lorili Butcher, Stephanie .Lumsden, Jenni Anderson. (Top Row) Leslie Jordan, Dana Mannis. Lynn Pottorff. son by cheerina at all iteh game. They attefdfcd all. football games for tfce 1977-78 season. Huge signs wgreocrealWfor the games. Mrs. The girls are the yith.” Middle School 143 DMS Opp. 32 Whitehall 43 40 Elaine 36 32 Hazen 49 42 Clarendon 17 26 Barton 31 61 St Charles 19 28 Stuttgart 48 44 Gillett 22 41 Humnoke 45 41 Gillett 23 43 Barton 44 30 England 38 ShooT For Tk Top Ronda Gardner Timmy Gardner David Gibson Cynthia Goodwin Philip Graves Terry Henderson Billy Hilt Sarah Hobbs Stan Hollanger Bruce Hopkins 144 Shoot for the Top Members of the Junior Dragon Basketball Team are: (Front Row) Chet Dilday, Charles Hill, Kurt Davis, Kenny Earhart. (Middle Row) Kelly Dupslaff, Troy Hornbeck, Mitch Noble, Tony Burse, Brian Eason, Kenny Kaylor, Max Braswell. Samson Ray. (Back Row) Gene Moore. Jack Anderson, Scott Schallhorn. Danny Bosma. Coach David Thigpen. David Berry. Billy Bisswanger, Mark Horton. Doug Oates. Lisa Horton Holly Jackson Joyce Jackson Katina Jackson Kevin Jackson Ronald Jackson Warren Jackson Kay James Terry James Amy Jenkins Demetrice Johnson Kathy Kaylor Joe Keaton Kye Keffer Lisa Kelley Middle School 145 Rita Kerns Kim Kirchoff Debbie Logan Marco Logsdon Fred London Mark London Kevin Long Tammy MaGuffey Dennis Manis Gregg Mams DMS OPP. 42 Humnoke 7 30 DesArc 31 45 Hazen 28 40 Stuttgart 9. 31 England 9 43 Gillett 36 32 St. Charles 42 27 Clarendon 18 35 Stuttgart 50 38 St. Charles 47 65 Gillett 26 Taking It to the Court Carefully taking note of every play, Neoma Black and Mikki Miller look on. Members of the Junior Dragonettes Are: (Front Row) Kay Woods, Tami Relyea, Sharon Jamison, Heidi Hudspeth, Crystal Newsom, Karen Jamison, Jenni Anderson. (Back Row) Mikki Miller, Lorili Butcher, Janice Phillips, Neoma Black, Lynne Pittman, Coach Homer Horton, Tamyra Combs, Jeanne White, Carla Perry, Sami Welch. TAkiixqlT to The Court Kathy Manms Lance McGraw Kim McLernon Lance Me Neely Tim Moore Than Morton Tiila Moss Katherine Murphy Chrystal Newsom Daron Nordberg Middle School 147 Susan Graves Wendy Gray Larry Grissom James Hageman Jeff Hageman Marica Hargrove Betty Hearn Diane Hendrix Rosanna Hester Kelvin Hickman 148 Pint-Size Spirit Proving their spirit everytime they cheer are the Junior Basketball cheerleaders. Stacy Simmons does her part by leading a familiar cheer. The Jr. Basketball cheerleaders display their support in the Arkansas County Livestock Show Parade. JR. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: Kayla Simpson, Ann Gunnell, Rosanna Hester, Stacy Simmons, Carla Carr, Lynn Pittman, Jodi Rollins, Denise Chapman, Beth Earhart, Lyn McEuen. M PiNT- any hours of drilled practice during the summer and fall brought the Junior Bas- ketball Cheerleaders to their first perform- ance. Approaching the gymnasium with thumping hearts and excitement all they had learned would be tested. For some, it was the first time to perform in front of a group, but for others, it was one of many. SizE SpimT Aided by the pep squad, the cheerleaders led the student body in chants they had learned while at camp, filling the gymnasium with a roar of intermingled cheering voices. Even when it seemed everything was a total loss for the junior teams, the cheerleaders continued on with their heads held high with pride in being a part of DMS. Middle School 149 Billy Nutt Marjorie O’Donnell Mark Orman Charles Pace Lloyd Pace Tommy Patton Larry Pennington Vickie Pennington Janice Phillips Bill Pike Glen Poole Lynn Pottorff Leon Ragsdale Marvalene Ransom Mark Richardson Roger Rieves Sheila Roberts Betty Robertson James Robertson Steve Roush Sandra Rowland Sheila Sanders Connie Scroggins Lester Sieber Stacy Simmons Jimmy Smith Judy Smith Su'Aaron Smith 1 50 Middle School William Sneed Ricky Stowe Tim Strain Don Sullivan Darlene Taylor Ray Tismger Lance Thompson Russell Tolbert Rusty Tolbert Wally Vansandt Belinda Vaughn Ora Vaughn Nadine Vent Vicky Ward Chris Webb Timmy Webb Kim West Barry Williams Geraldine Williams Harry Williams David Wilson Shirley Wilson Vicki Wilson Gail Wood Todd Wood Kay Woods George Wright Roy Zitzelsberger Middle School 1 51 Roger Baxter Angela Berry Lori Bivens Retia Bluden Steve Bradley Regena Broadway Jimmy Brown Faye Burse Tina Burse Judith Campbell AcriviTy! iddle School Beta Club is an active organiza- tion. Led by sponsor Mrs. Margaret Anderson, Presi- dent Jennie Anderson, and Vice-President Julie Car- ver, the 43 member club has been a great help for the school. Their main activity has been the initiation of new members and the installation of officers. The initiation of new members in October was informal this year. The installation of officers was a formal affair which took place in January. Eighth graders Kathy Kaylor and Lisa Kelley both think Beta Club is interesting and they would like to do more. Their sponsor, Mrs. Anderson, also seems to enjoy it when she said I've worked with High School Beta Club and I enjoy working here with the students. Beta Club’s main objective is to assist the school. This year the club accomplished one money-making project and a field trip. 1 52 Activity! Members of Student Council Are: (Front Row) Bobby Capps, Beth Earhart, Barry Williams, Tommy Patton, Barry McKewen. (Back Row) Debbie Travis, Kent Rasco, Wayne Harrison, Rochel Jackson, Kim Pike, Jason Cross, Faye Burse, Katine Jackson, Ken Smith, Boo Gamble, Mark Oman, Rick Allen, Leslie Jordon, Roy Don Simpson, Rachelle Purdy, Mary Fisher, Kim Jackson. Members of Beta Club Are: (Front Row) Warren Jackson, Steven Bradley, Darin O’Dell, Lisa Horton, Kathy Kaylor, Kim West, Dana Mannis, Angela Berry, Tina Peebles, Penny Rawls, Lyn McEuen, Rachelle Purdy, Nannette Henderson, Marcia Hargrove, SuBeth Fuches, Scotty Mommsen. (Middle Row) Mrs. Margaret Anderson, sponsor, Sabrina Carr, Terri Barnes, Julie Carver, Kim Mommsen, Jenm Anderson, Crystal Newsom, Amy Jenkins, Lynn Pottorff, Beth Earhart, Sloane Cox, Virginia Dillion, Tressie Sullivan, Julie Simmons. (Back Row) Susan Graves, Cynthia Goodwin, Kevin Long, Joe Keaton, Melissa Mannis, Phillip Capps, Anne Gunnell, Lisa Kelly, Leslie Jordan, Stephanie Lumsden. Dressed in robes and houseshoes, these initiates take much kidding, but feel it is worth the honor of becoming a member of Beta Club. Bobby Capps Martha Capps Carla Carr Tyrone Chambers Tammy Closson Larry Cullipher Danelle Davis Lisa Duncan Shorty Faulkner Jack Faver Middle School 153 Music, Music, Ladonna Fisher Mary Fisher Mitchell Fletcher Kent Fowler Rusty Fox Brenda Gaither Connie Gaither Linda Gaither Boo Gamble Ronda Gardner Music Students file music in its correct placement. | he Middle School choirs have had a busy but enjoyable year as they have learned the fundamentals of singing. They have performed a Christmas and a Spring Concert for the public. The Junior choir performs many different varieties of songs but the Junior Varsity prefers the more con- temporary types. To be a member of Junior Varsity, a student must be a member of the Junior choir and must try out before Ms. Gale. She then selects the best performers to be a part of the organization. Ms. Gale, the director of both choirs, feels that both groups accomplished a great deal during the year. 1 54 Music, Music, Music Members of Junior Choir are: (Front Row) Dianna Stamps, Lynette Stith. Lyn McEuen. April Waller, Rachelle Purdy, Vickie Wilson, Phylis Riley, Verma Wilson. Shawn Hudson, Mary Fisher, Lisa Horton. (Back Row) Nadine Vent, Danelle Davis, Lakosa Jotson, Linda Hall, Delores Sanders, Joe Lester, Betty Robertson, LaDonna Fisher, Regina Broadway, Sherri Hearn. Members of Junior Varsity are: (Front Row) Janet Sisemore, Dianne Hendrix, Kim West. Kathy Kaylor, Sonya Pevey, Shelly Sanders, Nannette Henderson. (Second Row) Amy Jenkins, Betty Hearn, Julie Simmons, Janice Phillips, Lisa Kelly, Cynthia Burse, Sabrina Carr. Kim Pike, Margi Dumond. Ronnie Gibson Stormy Gill Teddy Gonzales Scotty Gray Anne Gunnell Linda Hall Nat Harris Sherry Hearn Annette Henderson Mike Henderson Middle School 1 55 Instant Pep! Have you ever been sitting in a section at a football game and later discovered it was reserved? This reserved section is for the Jr. High Pep Club. Reading the book of rules and regulations and having their parents give their permission is a part of the qualifications to become a member of the club. The club is on a ten-point honor system. After receiving 10 demerits the person must resign from the club. An unexcused tardiness or absence to a practice session or a game is four demerits. Other demerits are improper uniform, unauthorized wear- ing of the uniform, lack of spirit, failure to partici- pate, unsportsmanlike conduct, disrespect for the sponsor or other faculty. Mrs. Carolyn Danner, the sponsor, strictly enforces the rules of the club. The members must attend all required games and each member is responsible for getting their own uniform. The Pep Members of the Pep Club Are: (Front Row) Tracy Wright, Kent Rasco, Susan Duffield, Nancy Robinson, Marta Knoll, Julie Spears, Debbie Travis, Brenda Gaither, Theresa Fowler. (Second Row) Verna Wilson, Agnes Jamison, Traci Boyd, Shelly Cotner, Becca Bell, Gima Cory, Bobbie LaCotts, Betty Watkins. (Third Row) Latonma Chambers, Maxine Brown, Genia Milliken. Terri Relyea, Cindy Hudson, Michelle Roberson, Jaylynn Currie, Angela Parker, Tracy Parker, Kim Archer, Melissa Patterson, Vickie Moyer. (Fourth Row) Delores Sanders, Phylis Riley, Tina Burse, Faye Burse. (Fifth Row) Kelly Weiss, Betty Kern, Charlene Jenkins, Tressie Sullivan, Geraldine Williams, Mrs. Holly Hudspeth, Mrs. Carolyn Danner. Carolyn Hill Trena Hobbs Jim Hughey Randall Jackson Mary Jacobs 156 Instant Pep! Club receives no discounts to games. One of the rules is for each member to pay student fees to get in games. Keeping busy throughout the year, the Pep Club sold football shaped balloons during football season and held bake sales after the season. The official Pep Club uniform consists of a royal blue circular skirt and matching vest with a long sleeve white blouse. White bobby socks and black and white oxfords complete the outfit. Adding the finishing touches, Mrs. Danner required each girl to wear a yellow scarf and a Pep Club button. The Pep Club attends each Jr. Dragon home game and does their part in promoting the team. During basketball season, they cheer at approxi- mately one game a week. Special awards are given at the end of the year to the members who were outstanding in the club. Being a member of the Pep Club is just another way to show Dragon spirit and pride in our school. The powder putt game gave the members a rare chance to cheer for the girls instead of boys. Kay James Billy Jenkins Jacquelun Johnson Larosa Johnson Leslie Jordan Middle School 1 57 Rocky Jones David Keffer Brian Kirchoff Patricia Kirkendall Tracy Knox Jeff Lee Henry Lester Joe Lester Marco Logsdon Ricky London Jackie Fox and Stacy Simmons prepare the table for mealtime as a FHA project. FHA Officers Are: (Front Row) Holly Jackson, Roseanna Hestir. (Second Row) Jenni Anderson, Crystal Newsom, Kim Casey. (Third Row) Stacy Simmons, Cynthia Goodwin, SuAaron Smith. 158 Outlook for the Future Members of Middle School FFA Are: (Front Row) B. Williams, W. Jackson, B. Pike, C. Currie, K. Long, E. Mejia, L. Thompson, D. Ellenburg, R. Tolbert, M. Orman, D. Nordberg, J. Hageman, J. Keaton, M. Richardson. (Second Row) K. Milliken, S. Mason, M. Fraley, R. Fread, B. Nutt, T. Wood, G. Broady, M. Fletcher, S. Stowe, T. James, F. Mitchell. (Third Row) T. Strain, R. Moyer, J. Bricky, M. Chambers, R. Rieves, G. Dillion, B. Clark, T. Gardner, D. Fisher, C. Pace. (Fourth Row) T. Patton, T. Morton, G. Manis, D. Gibson, j. Smith, R. Zitzelberger, P. Graves, W. Sneed, L. Siebes, J. Webb, L. McNeelley. (Fifth Row) R. Tissinger, M. London, T. Moore, D. Brown, K. Jackson, P. Capps, M. Wilson, L. Wilson, K. Jackson. (Back Row) J. Howe, T. Evans, T. Lane, R. Vent, K. Hickman, B. Kirchoff, R. Jackson, K. Keffer, R. Poor. Members of FHA Are: (First Row) Beth Earhart, Lynn Pottorff, Jenni Anderson, Diane Hendrix, Betty Kern, Holly Jackson, Charlene Jenkins, Pam Closson, Slaone Cox, Kim Casey. (Second Row) Mrs. Doug West, Bettye Robertson, Tilia Moss, Donna Miller, Pamela Daniels, Lisa Horton. (Third Row) Kim McLernon, Rosanna Hester, Amy Jenkins, Kathy Mannis, Reta Kerns, Darlene Taylor, Vicky Ward, Kathy Kaylor, Tammy MaGuffey. (Fourth Row) Jackie Fox, Terri Barnes, Marcia Hargrove. (Fifth Row) Chris Newsom, Vickie Pennington, Sheila Roberts. (Sixth Row) SuAaron Smith, Stacy Simmons, Sarah Hobbs, Ora Vaughn, Delores Sanders, Marsha Cooper, Virginia Dillion, Sandra Rowland, Cynthia Goodwin. Stephanie Lumsden Rodney Manis Melissa Mannis Dana Mannis Robert Manos Scott Mason Eric Mejia Donna Miller Tim Midkiff Kevin Milliken Middle School 159 Patricia Moss Tim Midkiff Scotty Mommsen Mona McCarty Lyn McEuen Mureta McFerrin Barry McKewen Jeff Nugent Darin O'dell Lisa Oswalt Mail Carriers Are: Jimmy Brown, Ken Smith. l_ENdii� q A HelpiNq HancJ 1 60 Lending a Helping Hand Members of Art Club Are: (Front Row) Tracy Parker, Brenda Gaither, Nancy Robinson, Faye Burse, Tammy Hewitt, Tina Burse, Diane Gardner, Rick Allen, Kay Lyn James, Steve Bradley, Mona McCarty, Kent Fowler, Lloyd Pace, Rusty Fox. (Back Row) Donny Travis, Jakcie Fox, Lisa Vasseur, Shirley Wilson, Judith Campbell, Marco Logsdon, Terry Childers, Lester Sieber, Donna Simpson, Mynetta McFerrin, Carolyn Hill, Leon Ragsdale, Marjorie O’Donnell, Denise Fisher, Nate Harris, Bobby Welshans, Jackie Johnson, Sheila Roberts, Calvin Ticey, Kelly Wise, Karry Williams, Rickey London, Scotty Mommsen, Wally Vansandt. Tina Peebles Alan Perry Sonia Pevey Kim Pike Penny Rawls Middle School 161 George Riley Phyllis Riley Delores Sanders Julie Simmons Beryl Sisemore Janet Sisemore Darin Simpson Donna Simpson Jeff Simpson Roy Simpson Amy Smith Ken Smith Bart Sollars Leenette Stith Chris Stowe Con Sullivan Don Sullivan Tressie Sullivan Timmy Taylor Vickie Tichy Donnie Travis Wesley Trussell Ricky Vaughn Lisa Vasseur Connie Vaughn Robert Vent Cindy Waldron Rick Watkins Steve Watkins Kelli Weiss 162 Lending a Helping Hand Lending a Helping Hand Library Workers Are: (Front Row) Lyn McEuen, Danelle Davis, Penny Rawls, Melissa Mannis, Tina Peebles. (Back Row) Judy Smith, Phyllis Bradford, Alan Perry, Stan Hollanger, Darin Nordberg, Timmy Taylor, Lisa Duncan, Leenette Stith, Sandra Rowland, Sabrina Carr. Office Workers Are: Susan Graves, SuBeth Fuches, Judith Campbell, Rachelle Purdy, Sheila Sanders, Margie Dumond, Rita Kerns, Holly Jackson, Sheila Roberts. Fire Marshalls Are: Greg Broady, Alan Perry. Bobby Welshans John Whiting Richard Wilson Tommy Wilson Rod Woods Middle School 163 Mrs. Kathy LeCroix left the business world to become a teacher’s aid at DHS. She assists Mrs. Holzhauer’s classes until noon. In the afternoon, Mrs. LeCroix serves as a secretary for Mrs. Betty Smith at Southside Elementary. Although it's her first year as DHS secretary, Mrs. Sandy McKean tackled the job well. Serving as Mr. Denton's secretary, her job includes receiving incoming calls, typing, and handling all finance matters. Mrs. McKeans finds the everyday pace a bit challenging but enjoyable. Mrs. Shirley Dillion, secretary for Mr. Jack Jordon and Mr. Leon Miles, has many responsibilities. A few of her many tasks include recording board minutes, checking AEA attendance, and typing contracts. When asked what her favorite job was, she answered she liked all of it, but especially liked meeting the people. Mrs. Rose Ellen George, a secretary for Mr. Jack Jordan, has a very tedious job. Mrs. George is in charge of the payroll. Despite the many problems from the machine she uses, she has never missed a pay day in six years. When asked what part of her job she liked most, she replied she liked all of it except when her machine was out of commission. Scott Abramson Michael Almond Kim Archer Diane Atraden Mark Austin 164 Secretaries and Teacher’s Aids Mrs. Mona Hagan is an aid to Mr. Miles. One of her most important duties is assisting Mr. Miles in the coordination of the Title I Program. Mrs. Hagan commented she liked and enjoyed her work very much. Mrs. Mary Vernor has served as Middle School secretary for several years, but her work is as demanding as ever. As the only secretary, Mrs. Vernor's job includes typing, receiving incoming calls, finance matters, and dealing with student problems. Mrs. Gwen Alter, DeWitt School system’s dietician, is in charge of coordinating each school’s meal plan. It is important that each meal contain a well-balanced variety of food. Mrs. Barbara Jackson, school nurse, has a very hectic schedule to follow. Trying to devote equal time to each of the schools, she has to deal with medical and personal problems. A new addition to DHS’s office administration is Mrs. Vera Miller. She occupies the office across from the main office and is responsible for attendance records, all insurance material, and handles cafetorium moneys. Treva Baxter Rebecca Bell Eric Billings Kurl Billings Traci Boyd Middle School 165 Latrice Bradford Phillip Brickey Maxine Burse La Tonya Chambers John Coit Ricky Cole Gina Corey Shelly Cotner Jason Cross Greg Cunningham Clean chalk boards are a must! Mrs. Dorothy Watkins wipes clean the English IV board for another busy day. 166 Efficiency Is Their Game EfficiENcy Is ThEinGAME Taking time out from her cleaning. Miss Zella Clark poses for a picture. P uess who works with brooms, mops, and feather dusters instead of paper, pencils, and books? Right, it's the janitors. Keeping the school clean and presentable is their job. Ever wondered how many toilet paper rolls they have to replace each day, or how many strokes of the dust mop it takes to dust the whole school’s floors, or maybe even how much trash is carried out each day? Seems to be quite a job. Now maybe, when you meet one of our custodians in the halls, the first thing that will pop into your mind is — gosh, I wonder how many rolls of toilet paper they really do replace each day! Dusting the shelf, Mrs. Helen Kerns makes sure her job is done well. High School Janitors Are: (Front Row) Zella Clark, Mrs. Dorothy Watkins. (Back Row) Mr Dwight George, Mrs. Helen Kerns, and Mr. Randy Shorter. Efficiency Is Their Game 167 Jaylynn Currie James Davis Lloyd Derrick Paula Dillion Shane Drake Susan Duffield Terry Evans Thomas Ferrell Tod Finley Denise Fisher Spic-ANd-SpAN A M custodian’s work is never really done. Each day the workers of Middle School approach the school with the same task they completed the pre- ceding day. Working hard each day to keep the building in the best possible condition for the pleasure of the teach- ers and the students. Cleaning the teacher’s rooms and keeping the blackboards clean for the teachers helps make the teachers day more pleasant. Although a custodians job is time consuming, they find time to enjoy being with each other and laughing about the happenings of the day. 168 Spic-and-Span Mr. John Flowers, Mrs. Nettie Bell Watkins. Ms. Irma Jean Holloway. Tidiness is necessary. Mrs. Nettie Bell Watkins dusts and straightens the shelves. Keeping the rooms clean, Ms. Irma Jean Holloway sweeps the dirt and paper from the sixth grade math room. Barbara Floyd Tereca Fowler Clay Freeman Lindsey Garrison Latrenda Gibson Steven Gibson Greg Griffie Connie Gonzales Steven Gunnell arry Hammett Middle School 169 Lisa Hampton Wayne Harrison Terry Henderson Steve Hill Jon Hornbeck Cindy Horton Ricky Horton James Howe Greg Hudson Shawn Hudson Mrs. Mary Adams and Mrs. Louise Shackelford prepare french fries for the hamburger line which is open everyday for lunch. Draining the water from turkeys, Mrs. Patsy Brown and Mrs. Winnie Cotten begin to provide the students lunch of turkey and dressing. 170 Munch Out MUNCH OUT! | s there a favorite food that you like in the lunch- room? Well, the cooks have one — tacos. Even if you don't have a favorite, the top four foods liked by the majority of DHS students are tacos, chicken, soup, and french fries. When asked what the working hours were of the cooks, Mrs. Adams responded, We arrive here at eight o'clock every morning and end at two.” They start each morning helping each other prepare the day's meal. They know from experience how much food to prepare. Do you ever wonder how they keep the food hot? Well, they just leave it on the stove until it is ready to be served. The leftover food isn’t really a big problem either. They keep and freeze the vegetables and throw the rest away. Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Cotten, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Duncan have always worked together and enjoy working together. They say they would rather do this than almost anything else. Charles Keffer Shawn Kelly David King Karen Kirchoff Marta Knoll Donna Lackey Beverly LaCotts Bobbie LaCotts Matthew Lafargue Doing one of the last minute jobs before noon, Ms. Myrtle Dempsey fills the teachers glasses with ice for tea. To begin preparation for the noon meal, Ms. Winona Weathers opens a can of corn. While other cafeteria staff members prepare different parts of the day's meal, Ms. Alta Adams prepares the dessert. H Out to LuNch ave you ever wondered what is done with all of the left over food in our cafeteria? Well, vegetables that can be used again are fro- zen and all of the other foods are thrown away. One way to prevent wasted food is a lunch count is taken each morning to see how many students are going to eat in each of the two lines. Favorite foods among the growling stomaches at Middle School are hamburgers and french fries, spaghetti, and peanut butter chew- ies. When asked for a recipe that was a favorite among both the cooks and the students, a recipe for Peanut Butter Chewies was the answer. Combine one quart syrup and one quart sugar and bring to a roll- ing boil. Take off heat and add one quart peanut butter and two tablespoons butter. Mix together well. Pour this mixture over three large boxes of corn flakes. Cold days require a good hot meal. Ms. Nina Ragan begins preparing soup. Trying hard to beat the noon lunch lines, all of the Middle School lunchroom workers work together. Dessert is always an enjoyable part of lunch. Mrs. Alta Adams begins mixing a cake. Sheila Lang Brad Leach Paula Lee Charlie Logsdon Fred London Steve Mack Doug Manms Eddie Mannis Judy Manues Chuck Martin Middle School 173 Bobby Ashcraft Patsy Bennett Patsy Brown Joe Cassady Myrtle Dempsey Garry Foster Ruth Manis Vera Miller Irma J. Holloway Sherry Murphy Ann Maddox Ken Newsom Peggy Mayall John McGraw Randy McCarty Ralph Midkiff Billy Miller Gena Milliken Lisa Moore Anita Morgan Vicki Moyer Jenifer Nugent 174 Education Drive EducATioN DrIve i t's sure gonna be tough getting up early in the morning for the first day back on the route I wonder what kind of surprises those kids will bring this year. I'm really looking forward to another year as a bus driver, so I'll get the bus started and ready to roll. I'll make my first stop at little Joey's house — I can see him already and u h h his mother is with him. I remember last year when he was a first grader, he was too fright ened to board the bus alone, so his mother also came aboard. I had long ago passed my driver's test, but she insisted on throwing me helpful but aggravating hints each time I neared 40 m.p.h. As I stop I see little Joey has grown up for he is waving bye to his mother and climbs onto the bus — alone. Another stop which is always a challenge is the McAdams house. Eight kids ranging from elementary to high school ages, each with their own 'constructive criti- cism. Thfs is the perfect example of the Hatfield and McCoy feud! Making my last stop is always a pleasure, because Sally Sue, one of my favorites, always brightens the day with her sweet smile. She comes from a broken home and I've always tried to help her in every way. Lingering in my mind, is the afternoon last year, when I was on my regular route after school when I spotted Sally Sue's puppy lying dead on the side of the road. Sally was so shook up I |ust had to stop and let her pet him one last time before some one hauled it away. Being a bus driver may seem like a routine, everyday thing, but as I see it we have a pretty eventful job. Along with the noise, fights, and sad times, I think I'll stick with it. 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Mrs. Linda 23, 116, 118 Bohannon, Mary Ann 68. 80. 87 Booker. Elaine 87. 114 Bosma. Danny 114 Bosma. Mrs. Pat 118 Boyd. Damta 10, 83. 84, 85. 95. 101 Boyd. Traci 41,104, 165 Boyd. Renee 54, 66, 68, 80. 92, 103 Boys State 101 Bradford, Clarrie 114 Bradford. Latnce 166 Bradley. Steven 153. 161 Bradshaw, Scott 87 Braswell. Billy Braswell. Max 87, 114 Brewer, Tammy 114 Brickey, Philip 166 Broadway. Regina 155 Broady, Greg 163 Bronson, Cleophus 61 Bronson, Darlene 10 Bronson, Marlene 10, 64, 91 Brown, Annette 32 Brown, Dexter 55 Brown, Greg 81 Brown, Jimmy 160 Brown, Louis 49 Brown, Patty 83 Brunson, Curtis 10. 101 Brunson. Lisa 91, 115 Bullock, Danny 16, 81,91 Bullock. Sue 10. 26,91 Burley. Janel 10 Burley. Tanya 81 Burris, Mark 84. 49 Burris. Monty 10 Burse. Cheryl 12.87.92. 93 Burse, Cynthia 155 Burse, Faye 153, 161 Burse, Maxine 166 Burse, Patricia 12. 17. 87, 92. 93 Burse. Steven 4, 34 Burse. Tina 161 Burse, Tony 115 Burse. Travis 71,81 Butcher. Lorili 64. 85, 92. 103. 115, 143, 147 Butcher. Scotty 19, 34. 61. 62. 87 Byers. Sheila 12. 57. 64. 83. 84, 85, 96. 97. 100 C Callahan, Amanda 56. 81.92 Campbell, Charles 87 Campbell. Geraldine 34 Campbell. Glen 34. 82. 87, 92 Campbell. Homer 12. 49 Campbell. Judith 161. 163 Campbell. Terry L. 2. 12. 34, 83. 103 Campbell. Terry R. 35. 87 Campbell. Tommy 45, 101 Campbell. Wayne 13 Campbell, Willie 69 Canamore, Paul 115 Canamore. Tracy 13 Caplena, Mr. Darin 133 Caplena, Mrs. Rhonda 133 Capps, Clifford 23. 35. 49 Capps, Kathy 35. 84 Capps, Martha 153 Capps. Phillip 153. 159 Carden, David 120 Carden. Mr Joe 120 Carr, Bryan 41 Carr, Carla 140, 149, 153 Carr. Sabrina 140. 141, 153. 155 Carr, Stacy 64 Carver, Julie 140, 153 Carver. Mike 35 Carver, Pam 68, 80. 83, 101 Casey. K.m 140, 158. 159 Chambers, Brenda 35 Chambers, Charles 61, 71,82 Chambers, Greg 5. 13, 19, 61.63. 87 Chambers, Latonya 166 Chambers, Tyrone 153 Chapman. Denise 140, 141, 149 Chapman. Donna 115 Chapman, Gay 36 Childers. 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Kenny 39. 49, 87 Eldr.dge, Becky 9. 12, 14.80. 83, 100 Ellenburg, Dale 48, 59 Ellenburg, Darrell 142 Elrod, Tanya 64, 68, 84 Emerson. Betty 133 Emerson, Mr Jim 112, 113. 133 Essex. Sara 39. 83, 84, 86, 87 Evens. J.C. 39,57 Evens. Sheila 84 Evens. Terry 168 F Faulkner. Shorty 153 Faver. Jack 141, 142, 153, 176 Fergerson, Jeff 87. 117 Ferrell, Thomas 168 210 Fields, Debbie 22, 23, 40. 83 Finley, Donna 68, 117 Finley. Tony 68, 84. 85, 101. 168 Fisher. Denise 161, 168 Fisher. Dickie 142, 159 Fisher, Keith 40, 49 Fisher. Ladona 142, 154, 155 Fisher. Lynnette 14, 49. 83, 87 Fisher, Marlene 92, 1 17 Fisher. Mary 140, 153, 154, 155 Fisher, Nancy Fisher, Troy 140 Fisher, Wygonda 85, 11 7 Fitzpatrick, Patricia 12 Fitzpatrick, Shirley 85. 92, 118 Flemings, Carl 85. 87 Flemings. James 80, 87 Flemings. Ruth 14. 49 Fletcher. Mitchell 140, 154, 159 Flowers. Mr John 168 Floyd. Barbara 169 Floyd. William 11 7 Foster. Mr. Gary 123, 122 Fowler. Kent 140. 154. 161 Fowler. Teresa 169 Fox, Cathy 14,49, 99, 100 Fox. Jackie 140, 158, 159, 161 Fox. Kelly 117 Fox, Kevin 85, 87 Fok, Ricky 34 Fox, Rusty 154. 161 Fread, Robbie 141 Freeman. Clay 169 Freeman, Karen 92 Freeman. Pattie 40, 118 Fuches. Carlas 83, 97, 26. 100 Fuches, SuBeth 141. 153, 163 Fuches. Tracy 4. 22, 40 G Gaither, Betty 86 Gaither, Brenda 154, 160 Gaither, Connie 141,154, 1 77 Gaither, Floyd 141 Gaither. Linda 154, 177 Gaither. Susie 86 Gaither, Sylvester 141 Gale, Ms Twyla 130 Gamble. Boo 153, 154 Gamble. Dinnia 4, 118 Gardner. Debbie 40. 68, 83, 100 Gardner. Diane 68, 86. 161 Gardner, Rhonda 140, 154 Gardner, Sammy 40. 92 Garrett. Nina 86 Garrison, Randy 118 George. Corbet 87 George, Mr Dwight 166, 167 George. Mrs. Rose Ellen 164 George. William Gibson, Donna 40 Gibson. Latrenda 169 Gibson, Mike 40 Gibson, Ronnie 155 Gibson, Steven 140, 169 Gill. Stormy 155 Girls' State 101 Glover. Angie 14, 64, 80, 83 Glover. Thomas Lee 118 Goodnight, Dianne 92 Goodwin. Cynthia 140, 153, 158, 159 Goodwin, Mrs. Doris 2. 87, 119 Gonzales, Teddy 155 Gonzales, Connie 169 Grabee, David 87, 118 Graves, Mrs. Bess 108 Graves. Phillip 159 Graves. Susan 101. 140. 147, 153 Gray. Diane 125 Gray. Mike Gray. Scotty 155 Gray. Wendy 141 Griffie. Charlotte 40. 83, 84 Griffie, Greg 169 Grissom, Larry 148 Gunnell. Ann 140, 149, 153, 155 Gunnell. Jeff 22. 23. 61. 62. 42. 103 Gunnell, Jim 22. 80, 83, 84, 42 Gunnell, Lee Ann 40. 42. 57. 80, 83. 103 Gunnell, Steven 169 H Hagan, Mona 165 Hageman, James 149 Hageman, Jeff 148. 159 Haliburton, Randy 14, 19. 61,63. 71 Haliburton, Sandra 86, 92 Hall. Linda 155 Hammett. Larry 169 Hammett. Lloyd 56, 119 Hammett. Gordon 119 Hardin, Mary 86, 87 Hardister, Linda 14, 64, 75. 83, 84. 85, 94 Hargrove, Marcia 148. 153, 159 Harriman, Meta 84. 86. 92 Harris. Erma 86 Harris, Nat 155, 161 Harrison. Wayne 55, 140, 153, 170 Hatch, Mattie 125, 44 Hawkins, Connie 119 Hawkins, Marty 42 Haynes, Mrs. Leota 83, 120 Hearn, Alta 64, 84, 85, 86 Hearn. Betty 155 Hearn, Sheri 140, 155 Hearn. Stephen 61.86 Helms. Sherry 92 Henderson, Annette 155 Henderson, Darryl 14, 19. 37, 61,63, 95, 102, 103, 105 Henderson. Gayla 85, 119 Henderson, Mike 155 Henderson, Nanette 153, 155 Henderson, Tony 68. 84, 85 Hendrix, Diane 148, 155, 159 Hendrix, Gary 87. 119 Hendrix, Rhonda 87, 120. 43 Hendrix, Sondra 43. 87 Hester. Mike 16, 49 Hester, Roger 68. 69, 87. 88 Hester, Rosanna 140, 148, 149, 158, 159 Hester, Stacia 11.22, 23. 43. 68. 80. 81.99. 103 Hewitt. Homer 21.61.88. 103 Hewitt, Tammy 161 Hickman, Kelvin 148, 159 Hildebrand. Ms. Susan 130 Hill, Carolyn 161 Hill. Charles 120 Hill. Russell 87 Hill. Steven 120. 170 Hines. Mr. Gary 19. 23, 87 Hobbs, Sandra 120 Hoffman. Mary 89 Hollmger, Alesha 68, 80, 87, 88 Holloway. Mrs. Bobbie 56, 128, 129 Holloway, Barbara 87. 120 Holloway, Irma Jean 169 Holzhauer, Mrs. Lynn 131 Homecoming 64, 65 Honors 100, 101 Hopkins. Mike 27, 43, 87 Hornbeck, Jon 140, 1 70 Hornbeck, Troy 80, 87. 99. 103, 120 Horton. Cindy 170 Horton, Mr Homer 126, 147 Horton, Jodie 120 Horton. Lisa 153, 155. 159 Horton, Mark 103, 120 Horton, Mike 43, 49 Horton, Ricky 1 70 Horton, Rusty 43. 71,91 Horton, Scott 10, 16, 61.62, 63. 70, 71.80. 81. 101. 103, 105 Horton, Steven 61.44 Horton, Terry 120 Howard, Randy 44, 61 Howe, Jacky 89 Howe. James 170 Huckaby, Bobby 16. 49 Hudson, Cindy 140 Hudson, Greg 170 Hudson, Mable 125 Hudson, Ricky 44, 71 Hudson. Shawn 155, 170 Hudspeth. Heidi 68. 87. 92. 99. 101, 122. 143, 147 Hudspeth, Mrs Holly 143 Huffman, Mary 85 Hughey. Bill Hynum. Tammie 39. 85, 122 I Inman, Cindy 68, 122 Inman, Lloyd 171 J Jackson, Anna 16 Jackson, Mrs. Barbara 165 Jackson, Charlene 16 Jackson. Holly 140, 158, 159. 163 Jackson, John 122 Jackson, Katina 153 Jackson, Kim 153. 1 71 Jackson, Leatonma 44, 75, 92 Jackson, Marilyn 44 Jackson, Phil 1 7, 19. 61,63. 84 Jackson, Tina 176 Jackson, Rochelle 153, 171 Jackson, Warren 153. 155 Jacobs. Scott 44 Jacobs. Jay 171 James, Kay Lynn 161 James, Ricky James, Mickey 171 Jamison, Audrea 44, 75 Jamison, Karen 147 Jenkins. Amy 143, 153. 155, 159 Jenkins, Brian 171 Jenkins, Charlene 101, 140. 159 Jenkins, Edna 44 Jennings, Warren 171 Johnson, Jackie 161 Johnson, Joel 161 Johnson, Linda 87. 92 Johnson, Robert 171 Johnson, Steve 27, 87 Johnston, Mr. Bo 132 Johnston, Mrs Sara 130, 132 Jones, Rocky 158 Jordan. Mr. Jack 110 Jordan. Leslie 101, 140, 143. 153 Jordan, Mrs. Patsy 124 K Kagebem, Randy 140, 171 Kagebein, Valerie 84, 90 Kaylor, Janel 17, 68, 91, 101 Kaylor. Kathy 153. 155, 159 Kaylor, Kenneth 87, 123 Keaton. Joe 153, 159 Keffer. Charles 140, 172 Keffer. David 158, 141 Keffer. Glen 87 Keffer, Tom 123 Keistler, Dennis Keistler, Lenme87. 123 Keistler, Steve Kelly. L.sa 153, 155 Kelly, Shawn 172 Kern, Betty 159 Kerns, Rita 146, 159. 163 Kidd. Randall 26. 49 King. Carolyn 17 King, David 172 King, Rose Mary 44, 68 Kirchoff. Brian 158, 159 211 Kirchoff. Karen 172 Kirkendall, Patricia 158 Kitler, Jeff 87, 123 Knoll, Donald 17, 65. 83, 101 Knoll. Marta 140, 172 Knox, Tracy 158 L Lackey. Donna 172 LaCotts, Beverly 172 LaCotts, Bobbie 172 LaCotts, Michelle 17, 42 LaCotts, Tommy 44, 49 Lafargue, Damian 87, 90 Lafargue, Matthew 172 Lane, Donnie 90 Lane. James 123 Lane. Terry 172 Leach, Terry 172 LeCroix, Mrs. Kathy 164 Leder, Mrs. Lorene 124 Left, Jeff 158 Lee, Virginia 90 Lepine, Mrs. Linda 116 Lester, Carroll 21.22. 65. 80. 83, 84, 87, 99, 128, 129 Lester, Henry 158 Lester, Joe 155, 158 Lester, Monica 101, 124 Lewis. Tim 68, 71,90 Lindsey, Lisa 18. 49, 98, 103 Lockley. Johnny 49 Logan. Alice 18 Logan, Bennie Logan. Debbie 146 Logsdon, Marco 146, 158, 161 Logsdon. Michael 90 Logsdon, Russell 23, 87 London, Fred 146 London. Gwen 87. 88, 92 London, Mark 146, 159 London, Ricky 158 London, Sandra Long, Kevin 146, 153, 159 Love, Felisha 68, 80. 83, 99. 101. 103 Love. Johnny Love, Monica 68, 101, 124 Love, Mr. Sterling 19. 119 Lumsden. Mr Eddie 109 Lumsden. Stephanie 140, 143, 153, 159 Lybrand, Scott 87, 90 Lybrand, Tammy 85, 124 M Mack, Steve 140 Maddox. Steve 90 Magness, Mr. David 19 Maguffey, Tammy 140, 146, 159 Maier. Donnie 87 Malone, David Malone. Norma Mams, Charles 124 Mams. Dana 159 Mams, Denis 140, 143, 153 Mams. Dean 18, 49 Mams, Garland 49 Mams. Geraldine 34 Mams, Gregg 146, 159 Mams. Rodney 159 Manms, Debbie 18, 83, 88, 95, 105 Manms, Dennis 140, 146 Mannis, Elvis 53 Manms, Kathy 159 Manms, Melissa 101. 140. 153, 159 Manms, Sandra 90 Mannis, Steve 14, 15. 90 Manos, Robert 159 Marina. Favrin 18, 83, 98, 100, 105 Martin. Mr Larry 26, 27 Mason. Scott 159 Mayall, Carlos 124 Mayall, Ronnie 61. 63 Mayer. Donnie 48 Maugans. Wray Ann 47 McBroom, Meredith 68, 87. 92 McCarty, Mona 161 McCoy, Mrs. Carolyn 130 McCroskey, Ms. Susan 120, 122 McCullars, Terry 18. 19. 20. 61,63, 71.83 McEuen, Lyn 149, 153, 155 McFerrm. Betty 16, 20 McFerrm. Mynetta 161 McGraw, Janice 53, 124 McGraw, Kim 4. 48. 83 McKewen. Barry 153, 160 McKean. Mrs. Sandy 164 McLernor, Kim 147, 159 McLernor, Leslie 92, 94 McPherson, LeeAnn 48 McNeely, Lance 140. 147, 159 McSwam, Barbara 129 McSwam, Donna 129 McSwain, Matthew 129 Mensch, Yvonne 23. 38, 53, 87, 92 Midkiff. Pam 18. 98 Midkiff. Randy 91.92 Midkiff. Tim 159 Miles, Mr. Leon 65, 111 Miller. Alvin 18. 49 Miller, Donna 159 Miller, Mikki 21,92, 124, 147 Miller, M.tch 18. 87 Miller. Suzette 48, 83, 90 Miller. Mrs. Vera 74, 165 Milhken, Gina 140 Milliken, Kevin 159 Mitchell. Kevin 124 Mommsen, Kim 140, 153 Mommsen, Sandy 18, 64, 80, 83, 97 Mommsen. Scotty 153, 161 Moore, Eugene 124 Moore, Margaret 75. 92, 93 Moore. Marcella 48. 87 Moore, Tim 147, 159 Moore. Weldon 93 Moppm, Tammie 93 Morgan, Anita 140 Moritz. Dixie 2, 21,48. 68. 91, 101 Moritz, Randy 68, 87, 93 Morton. Than 147, 159 Moss. Charlotte 48, 92 Moss. Cheryl 18 Moss, Joame 92, 93 Moss. Richard 94 Moss. Tila 140, 147, 159 Moyer, Randy 48 Murphy. Steven 94 Myers, Donna 91 N Nagao, Edson 53, 216 Newsom, Crystal 140. 147. 153, 158, 159 Newsom, Mr. Ken 55, 126 Newsom. Vik. 68. 80. 94. 98, 101, 103, 126 Nichols, Ms. Virginia 20, 125 Noble. Mitchell 87. 124 Nordberg, Daron 147, 159 Nordberg, Eddie 20, 86. 87, 95 Nordberg, Steven 94 Nugent, Doris 91,94 Nugent, Jeff 160 Nugent, Joyce 20. 91 Nutt, Billy 150, 159 Nutt, John 87. 94 Nutt. Roger 94 O Oates, Doug 126 O'Dell. Darin 140, 153, 160 O'Donnell, Eunice 20. 49. 64, 101. 103, 104 O'Donnell, Majorie 150, 161 Orman, Mark 150, 153, 159 Oswalt. Cindy 101 Oswalt. Lisa 140, 160 P Pace. Charles 150. 159 Pace. Jerry 91,94 Pace, Lloyd 150, 161 Parker. Angela 140 Parker, Audrey 21. 49, 83, 95 Parker. Chip 68 Parker, Cookie 48. 55. 84, 85 Parker, Tommy 21, 87 Parker. Tracy 161 Partridge. Debbie 53, 68, 126 Patterson, Mellissa 140 Patton. Terr. 80. 87. 96. 98, 103 Patton, Tommy 140, 150, 153, 159 Pearson, Keith 82 Peebles, Tina 140, 153, 161 Pennington, Bobby 96 Pennington, Larry 150 Pennington, Vickie 140, 150, 159 Perry. Alan 161, 163 Perry, Carla 126, 147 Pettigrew. Ms Debbie 122 Pevey, Sonya 155, 161 Pevey, Tommy 68, 85, 126 Phillips, Janice 147. 150, 155 Phillips. Limse 96, 100 Pike, Bill 150, 159 Pike, Perry 80, 83, 84, 92. 96, 100, 101 Pike, Kim 153, 155, 161 Pittman, LeAnne 50. 57. 65. 66. 80. 83, 99. 103 Pittman, Lynne 11. 126, 147. 149 Poole, Glen 150 Pottorff, Beverly 21.49 Pottorff, Jane 50 Pottorff, Lynn 140, 143, 150, 153, 159 Prange. Laura 83, 97 Pugh, Kelly 96 Purdy, Miquel 19. 61.87, 97 Purdy, Rachelle 153, 155. 163 Q Quarles, Stephanie R Rabbe, Mr Carl 109 Rabbe, Lei Ann 68. 80, 97 Ragesdale, Leon 150, 161 Ransom, Clifford 60. 61,71,97 Ransom, Curtis Ransom, Damita 4, 68, 80. 87. 92. 97, 98, 103 Ransom, Michelle 43. 50, 83 Ransom. Vernon 21,61,63, 71 Rasco, Becca 66. 68, 80. 87. 98. 103 Rasco, Kent 140, 153 Rawls. Penny 153, 161 Ray. Charlotte 50, 91 Ray. Delilah 91. 128 Ray, Samson Ray. Soloman 21,97 Regan, Nina Relyea, Tami 68, 87. 101, 103, 140. 143. 147 Renard, Ginger Revils. Tricia 50. 74, 75, 87 Richardson, Mark 150, 159 Richardson, Jeanette Ricketts, Melody 22, 42, 91 Rieves, Roger 150, 159 Rush. Brenda 92. 95 Riley, George 162 Riley, Phylis 155, 162 Roberson, Eddie 23. 51,61 Roberts. Sheila 37, 150, 159, 161, 163 Roberts, Trena 22, 87, 92, 93 Robertson, Betty 150. 155. 159 Robertson, James 150 Robertson, Janice 91,98 Robertson, Karen 22 Robertson, Michelle 176 Robinson, George 22. 56, 71 Robinson, Kim 4, 51 212 Robinson, Nancy 161, 176 Rodgers, David 22. 51 Rodgers, J� melle68. 80, 83, 100, 101, 102, 103. 105 Rollins. Jodi 92. 149 Romhill, Tim Rose. Jeff Rose. Valerie 51, 75, 91 Ross. Diana Ross, Larry 87, 98 Ross. Rhonda 68. 98 Ross. Toni 87. 92, 128 Roush. Steve 150 Rousseau. David 98 Rowland. Debra 98 Rowland. Leesa 4, 128 Rowland. Nancy 22, 64 Rowland. Sandra 150, 159 Rowland, Walter 87, 128 S Sanders. Delores 155. 159, 162. 176 Sanders. Graylon 39, 84, 98 Sanders. Sheila 150 Sanders. Shelly 155 Schallhorn, Scott 103, 128 Schmidt Weyland, Claudia 22. 86, 87 Scroggins, Connie 150 Scroggins, Jerry 61,62. 87. 98 Sebree, Nancy 9, 22, 42, 64, 65, 98, 103, 105 Shackleford. Mr Joe 118 Shackelford, Mrs. Louise 170 Shaw. Justine 92, 98 Sheppard. Gregg 87. 128 Sheppard. Jackie 33. 80. 83. 96, 100, 101 Sheppard. Jeff 87, 128 Shorter, Randy 166. 167 Sieber, Lester 150, 159, 161 Simmons, Julie 153, 155, 162 Simmons. Lisa 12, 22, 64. 94, 98, 101 Simmons, Stacy 148, 149, 150, 158, 159 Simpson. Darin 162 Simpson, Sonna 161, 162 Simpson. Elizabeth 22, 49 Simpson, Harvey 87, 91,98 Simpson, Jeff 162 Simpson, Kathy 84, 100 Simpson, Kim 140 Simpson, Roy Don 153. 162 Simpson, Vicki 92. 100 Sisemore. Beryl 162 Sisemore. Janet 155, 162 Sloate. Lisa 51,84. 87, 92 Smiley, Henry 55, 84, 100 Smith, Amy 140, 162 Smith, Deborah 83, 84, 87, 88. 92 Smith, Charlotte 176 Smith, Emmitt 34, 128 Smith. Jimmy 150 Smith. Joe Smith, Joel 19, 130 Smith, Judy 150 Smith, Kelly 176 Smith. Ken 141, 153. 160, 162 Smith. Melinda 176 Smith, Ricky 61.87, 100 Smith, SuAaron 150. 158, 159 Smith, Terry 61,87 Sneed. William 151. 159 Snyder. Joe 100 Sollars. Bart 162 Sollars, John 87, 128 Spears. Julie 140. 176 Spratlin, Bill Spratlm. Sara 87, 91. 101 Staton, Janie 92. 101 Stephens. Becky 87 Stephens. Greg 1 76 Steward, Terry 75, 84, 101 Stewart, Mrs. Dorothy 121 Stillwell, Marcia 24, 87 Stith, Lynnette 155, 162 Stowe, Chris 162 Stowe. Ricky 151 Strain, Wynn 61. 101 Strain, Ray 87 Strain. Rita 1 76 Strain, Tim 151, 159 Stricklin. Cindy 12, 24. 95. 100, 101 Stricklin. Jan 15. 64, 84. 85. 87. 101 Sullivan, Don 151. 162 Sullivan, Michael 3. 87, 102 Sullivan, Tressie 140, 153, 162 T Tate, B J. 24.91 Taylor, Darlene 151, 159 Taylor. Jimmy 130 Taylor. Robert 176 Taylor. Stanley 24, 61,62. 63, 80, 87, 98. 103. 104 Taylor, Timmy 162 Theis. Kathy 85 Thigpen. Mr David 131 Thompson. Becky 23, 66. 83 Thompson. David 84, 130 Thompson, Lance 151, 159 Thompson, Michael 61,87 Thornton, Mrs Marsha 21, 120, 122, 145 Ticey. James 24, 57. 70. 71 Ticey, Kevin 176 Ticey, Napoleon 25 Tichey, Calvin 130. 161 Tichey. Vickie 162 Tichey, William 130 Tiefenback, Susie Tismger, Ray 151, 159 Tolbert. Joanne 25. 88. 91 Tolbert. Russell 151, 159 Tolbert, Rusty 151 Tolbert, Suzanne 68. 91, 102 Toliver. Dale Travis. Debbie 148, 176 Travis, Donnie 161, 162 Truax, Mr Ricky 19, 87, 126 Trussell, Wesley 140, 162 Turner. Steven 61,87 Twilights 39 V Vansandt. Gari 15. 39. 95, 92. 131 Vansandt. Sally 87 Vansandt. Wally 151, 161 Vasseur, Lisa 140, 161, 162 Vaughn. Belinda 151, 176 Vaughn, Charlie 176 Vaughn, Chuck Vaughn, Connie 162 Vaughn. Jeff 91. 102 Vaughn,John 131 Vaughn. Ora 151, 159 Vaughn. Ricky 162 Vent, Brenda Vent. Nadine 151. 155 Vent, Rebecca 102 Vent. Robert 162 Vernor. Kay 25. 49. 91 Vernor. Mrs Mary 165 Vereen, Jim 54. 61 Vos, Marsha 54. 68 W Wages, Kelvin 176 Waldron, Cindy 140, 162 Waller, April 155 Waltz, Danny 16. 49. 54 Waltz. Gary 102 Ward. Anita 91. 122, 131 Ward, Tammy 17. 131 Ward. Vickie 140, 151, 159 Watkins. Ann 80. 85. 87. 92. 131 Watkins, Mrs Dorothy 166, 167 Watkins. Clifford 84. 100, 102 Watkins. James 87. 102 Watkins. Jeanette 25 Watkins. Karen 140, 176 Watkins, Kathy 23. 54, 64, 83. 84. 85 Watkins. Lanita 26. 49 Watkins, Mrs Nettie Bell 168 Watkins, Patricia 50, 64, 80. 87, 92. 99. 103, 132 Watkins. Rick 162 Watkins, Sharon 140, 176 Watkins, Steve 162 Watkins. Suzanne 140, 176 Watkins. Wayne 54, 87 Watson, Mark Webb. Chris 151, 177 Webb, Sissy 85. 132 Webb. Timmy 151 Weiss, Kelli 162 Welch. Sami 64, 68. 85. 131. 147 Welshans. Susie 177 Welshans. Bobby 161, 163 West, Billy Sue 177 West. Mr Doug 133 West. Mrs. Ellen 16. 118. 92. 119 West. Kim 151, 153, 155 West, Mrs. Peggy 133, 159 Whitaker, Dorothy 177 Whitaker. Lisa 1 77 White. Irene 124 White. Jeanne 87. 92. 101, 132, 147 Whiting, John 163 Wilder. Gary 55. 71 Wilder. Shiela 92. 102 Willeford. Cathy 177 Willeford. Johnna 1 77 Williams. Barry 141, 151, 153, 159 Williams. Delane 177 Williams, Geraldine 151 Williams, Glendora 55 Williams. Harlan 177 Williams, Harry 151, 161 Williams. Larry 132 Williams. Lawrence 71,87, 102 Williams, Scotty 87, 132 Williams. Tommy Williams, Mr Tommy 109 Willis, Lloyd 177 Wilson. Betty 55, 83 Wilson, David 151, 177 Wilson, Raye 102 Wilson, Richard 163 Wilson, Shirley 151, 161, 176 Wilson. Tommy 163 Wilson. Vernia 155 Wilson, Vicki 151.155. 1 77 Wise. Jimmy 132 Wise, Kelly 161 Wood. Gail 140, 141. 151 Wood, John David Wood, Pam 55. 90. 91 Wood. Todd 151. 159, 163 Woodiel, Gary 19. 61, 103 Woods. Kay 147, 151 Woods. Linda Wortham. Suzie 140. 177 Wright. Elvis 53, 56, 92, 132 Wright. Gary 61, 71 Wright. George 151 Wright. Kathy 84. 91 Wright, Lawrence 11. 26 Wright. Luther 34 Wright. Harold 55 Wright. Howard 49. 87 Wright. Traci 140, 177 Y Young. Earl 1 77 Young. Mark 49 Young. Terri 84, 92 Z Zitzelsberger. Roy 151. 159 213 It always seems that people have the wrong Idea about working on a yearbook. Being the editor of the 1978 Dragon brought everything I had been led to believe to a screeching halt. Producing this book not only took hours of careful planning, but it took many added hours of work. Never in my life have I had so many headaches, so few hours of sleep and spent so many hours in one room, but I can assure you it was well worth every minute of it. Many times when we were rushed for a deadline I |ust knew we wouldn't make it but, with the help of my staff and the cooperation of my parents we came through. Throughout the year I had mixed emotions about this book. At times I said I didn't care, but deep down I wanted this book to be the best DeWitt High School ever had, and I believed it would be. Sure we made mistakes, but it's kind of hard to put 216 pages together perfectly. Closing 215 Without the assistance and cooperation of many people it would have been much more complicated to fill these once empty pages with the artwork, pictures, and copy before you. A tremendous thanks goes to Mr. Jimmy DeVore. Mr. DeVore took the time to teach me how to use our 33 mm. camera. I would also like to thank Mr. Larry Ferguson who allowed us to develop pictures using his equipment. Pos sibly the most under estimated are our teachers, but we owe them much. Many days we asked to be excused and they were kind enough to let us out. I personally thank you, because many of those days were crucial. Last but not least, my staff and advisor. I really can't find enough words to describe my feelings toward them. All I can say is when it was time to work they were there and without them there never would have been a 1978 Dragon. If there's one person I must single out she's Cindy Stricklin co-editor. Cindy was just as much a part of the backbone of the work as I was. Not only did she help me lay the book out, but she did a great portion of the work. The only thing I can say is I thank you very much and I love you all. Well, nearing the end of my final words I must say fin- ishing this book gives every member of my staff and myself a feeling of accomplishment. I would like to recommend if you like working and receiving a reward for your efforts this is your kind of |ob. Editor Damta Boyd Co Editor Cindy Stricklin Contributing Staff Jeanne Denman, Linda Hardister, Darryl Henderson, Debbie Mannis, Eddie Nordberg, Audrey Parker, Brenda Rush, Lisa Simmons Advisor Miss Susan Hildebrand 216 Closing -ey Parker, Oiipfarker, Edsun Elaine 1978 ■ It Can