Drexel High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Drexel, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1971 volume:

Cavalcade [970-7I PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF DREXEL HIGH SCHOOL, DREXEL, NORTH CAROLINA Volume 24 ; Administration Activities Sports eee Classes Advertisements : His personable attitude, painstaking patience and tireless efforts have helped make Drexel High the school that it is. Perhaps some find this hard to believe but for the second straight year-the Teacher of the Year is the man with the new image-MR. JIM WRIGHT, Would You Believe- Two In A Row Saying thanks to such a concerned and sincere man, as Mr. Ervin Hallyburton, is not enough to express our gratitude. His place on this page is expressing how much the students of Drexel High School appreciate 5 4) f _ the sincere dedication and friendliness radiated in Mr. Hally burton. es ae a : a % x 3 ty ‘ t, SSS 1 13 : St Tommy Bi ceed- Malone Iv tarris, Debbie M st Likely a ey Bay Sal at fol vIOS { 1 bowma Friendliest- M. = 3 = a Ss = — o ® c S) SS. SS BS) S % x Tom Summey, Vickie Holland B- Most Talented- t- A- Witties Clark Combination Spells Success For Business A-Mrs. Clark uses board as visual aid in bookkeeping. B-Caught in the middle of a staring contest are Mr. Clark and Shirley Coffey. C-Mrs. Clark emphasizes an organized Bookkeeping system. D-Mr. Clark points an accusing finger at typing student for looking at keys. E-Mrs. Silver Abernathy reads a current magazine to stay up with the news. “Eyes on copy. Type!” echoes through the business room as students prepared for weekly timed writings. Although students were encouraged by Mrs. and Mr. Clark at first to type on the exploration level, speed with control was stressed in all business courses. All typing basics were taught in the first year, while students planning to enter the field of business administration, either in college or on the job, embarked for a second year into the fascinating world of type-writers, calculators, and duplicators. Employees of the “Hamilton Cake and Pastry Company” learned to type purchase orders, office memoes, and answer all correspondence coming into their respective “offices.” Across the hall and fifty-five minutes ater, many of the same students prepared to encounter the mighty “tape recorder,” a daily part of shorthand. Early in the year students were introduced to their filing practice sets with which the shorthand classes increase and extend their filing knowledge. 19 Middle English Studied And Mastered Pygmalion, the new practice of using every Friday as grammar day, English literature, which involved an “all star’ cast recording of Beowulf, and a study of short stories started the Advanced English classes off to a fast year. After studying Old English of Anglo-Saxon times, classes learned to speak Middle English. Philosophy, Camelot, films, and notebooks kept students busy both in and out of class. Helped by the arrival of new English books, the students of Mrs. McNeil’s classes met the challenge of conquering the interesting, different material. Not only did they master a new book, they also read and studied the dramas Macbeth and Julius Caesar. Biweekly spelling tests summed up the overall picture of a typical English class. 20 A-Randy Treadway is confronted by Mrs. McNeil again for supposedly tripping people. B-While Mrs. McNeil helps her neighbor, Don Deal waits eagerly for class to begin again. C-Pausing while students catch up, Mrs. McCall glances at her notes. D-Mrs. McCall ponders at point brought up by one of her Advanced English students. E-Not quite sure of an answer, Colleen Price receives help from Mrs. McNeil. F-Always full of zeal, Mrs. McCall spreads enthusiasm for English throughout her classes tM AS 22 Vocational Students Staged A-Mr. Hildebran checks wage increase. B-Mr. Franklin confirms job appointment. C-Mr. Cooper aids in setting type. D-Mr. Cooper’s mechanical mind at work. E-No machine is too difficult for the hands of skillful Mr. Wright. F-Mr. Franklin plans day’s work. hristmas Drive After lunch while most students forged on into the second half of a school day, vocational students left campus to conquer the world of business. Traveling to different points throughout the country such as Rader’s, Roses, and the Ham House, the students of DE and ICT go to their respective jobs. Films, field trips, candy sales, and a gigantic Christmas drive to help the needy all combined to make Mr. Franklin’s and Mr. Hildebran’s classes exciting ones. Adding to the enrichment of the Graphics Arts Department were visits in December to the Graphics Arts Department of Appalachian State University and to the Charlotte Merchandise Mart in March where representatives of different companies demonstrating varied types of machines. Helping with the publication of material for the county such as the Lyceum, the Wolverine Scene, and report cards was the addition of a new Varityper. 23 Marital Problems Discussed In Sociology -Clean-up day Mr. Hemphill appears “all tied up.” -Mr. Mitchell says, “‘Peace unto you.” -Mrs. Sutton observes students. '-Mr. Hemphill brainstorming. -Explaining American Democracy is Mrs. Sutton. -Mr. Mitchell hard at work. Bringing into focus the co ntributions of past civilizations mingled with those of modern times, the History Department headed by Mrs. Sutton created stimulating atmosphere for those who have historical minds. On class discussions in sociology of social problems stemming from marriage, drugs and alcoholism were conducted and sometimes referred by Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Hemphill. Even though term papers and book reports lie dormant in the back of each student’s mind as he entered the world of economics and sociology, every benefit derived from these courses continues with us as we face the haunting world of tomorrow. 2 French Teacher Toured Paris Christmas ANS w pe ater Oe SS ty 0 see 2 8 s § a ees a) SoA . = s 2 Sauce Se = az is} rw Sse 28 Se) ms ” Qo% o SsSe § BOs cs SR Be S8ix “SS ec lroa cz ez 6° See % S oO D0 2B SO) © SS i oc s EsO Se oso § SQVesyes ise set S.8X G08 OXFseCE CESSES WTHOQOWY carols. Mr. 1S G-Giving weekly grammar exercise McGimsey. 26 DHS and the French Department gained a new teacher, Mr. McGimsey, a 1970 graduate of the University of North Carolina brought with him an excitingly different year, one packed with ventures into France of long ago. The story of a struggle through a French novel, daily mental battles with grammar, and an arm full of albums containing many popular American songs sung in French. Viewing of the play Tartuffe by Moliere gave students a taste of French satire. The play was in English, and had a Southern setting. Also adding to the enrichment of French students was the annual Christmas caroling. Everybody loves a party. French students are no exception to this rule. Trips to the Burke County Fair and the Village Inn allowed the students to really get to know their new teacher. 28 Visual Aids Highlighted Math A-Mr. Hollifield gazes around room at students. B-Malone McNeely seeks assistance in Physics. C-Mr. Hollifield listens to students explanation. D-Advanced Math pupil is checked on by Mr. Robinson. E-Sophomores receive help with Geometry problems. F-Looking up from book, Mr. Robinson quietens class with a glance. “Getting high” off numbers was a good trip experienced by most math students. Although some days seemed like “bummers,” the flashbacks usually came in time for Mr. Robinson or Mr. Hollifield’s tests. Always struggling with Physics experiments, trigonometric graphs, and independent research, math students found Mr. Robinson’s humor helpful. Our mathematical “castle” was built on a foundation of general math and Algebra | classes, a first tier of Geometry pupils, a second tier of Algebra I! students, and a lofty tower comprised of Physics and Advanced math scholars. ye) Chemistry Expanded In More Often Labs Wide open was the world of discovery in the fields of Science, as the keen, young minds of Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry students probed into the realms of the unknown. Larger and more contemporary laboratory experiments made class time entertaining as well as educational. New textbooks for Biology, Modern Biology, and Chemistry, Concepts in Chemistry, not only modernized but advanced the science department to a higher level of achievement. 30 SPL eS eee eee CP PEI AT IS PAS, co sibe Catia as ate teanreeintMies: EFI Ge toric g rs. eet eis 4 % . ees oes ENO RSE eens A-Mr. Morgan at his best!! B-Neither Mr. Morgan nor Glenn Bingham can believe the answer just given. C-Mrrs. MeNeely hands out a death sentence. D-Mrs. McNeely demonstrates difference in dominant and recessive genes. E-Mr. Morgan utilizes board in explanation. F-Mrs. McNeely’s microscopic eye views specimen. 32 Recipe Book Success For Home-Ec Students Led by the magic hand of Miss Siphers the Drexel Band went on to another fabulous year filled with concerts, Homecoming and Christmas parades, and the musical Camelot. She was greatly honored as to receive the “Professional Woman Award of the Year” in the fall of 1970. Comprised of classes learning the basics of cooking and sewing the Home Economics Department thrives with life as busy girls work. Led by Mrs. Hollifield the girls gain this all important knowledge of womanhood. DHS Acquired Full Time Counselor | WEL HIE | A-Mrs. Hollifield rushes to help another girl bewildered by guide sheet directions. B-Mrs. Hollifield disgustingly removes stitches from crooked seam f or Home Ec !| pupil. C-Mrs. Siphers gives special attention to the French Horn section. D-Mrs. Siphers “doing her thing.” E-Joe Eddy Roper flashes grin to ease tension in Driver’s Ed. class. F-Advice with a smile is Mrs. Gregory’s motto. Fact: One does not cut up in Driver’s Ed. Not in the six weeks written course nor in the car, it just is not done. Whether its his appealing personality or the sight of Mr. Roper’s biceps has yet to be determined. Beginning with parallel parking, moving on to city traffic, and then finally pregressing to driving on interstate. Driver’s Education is one class one had better not forget. With the beginning of the new school year, Drexel High gained a full time guidance counselor. Though not a new face in the halls, Mrs. Gregory, has added much to DHS. eee te Bg 33 34 D.H.S.’s Administrative Team A- Coach Shull contemplates activities of upcoming school day. B- Mrs. Epley’s advice always pulls Mr. Hallyburton through tense situations. C- Drexel High School’s powerful triumvirate-Mrs. Margaret Epley-Secretary; Mr. E.O. Hallyburton-Principal; Mr. Merlin Shull-Assistant Principal. Who’s Who? If anyone can answer this question it Is Mrs. Epley and Coach Shull. Although DHS has a small enrollment, the job of record keeping is not easy. It is Margaret’s job to keep such tedious records straight. The Coliseum, alias gym, is ruled with a strong stick by Coach Shull. Those who enter its doors are soon to find this out. iy l il 5 mnns wasELLUCEEA LILI 0991: Hype ; a A ivities Act Student Council Sets New Style In Dress Under the leadership of the only lady president in Drexel High within the last decade, the fair sex of the school were finally allowed to wear whatever they pleased. Another improvement by the Council was a new system of voting for all major elections in the school. The new procedure was designed to acquaint the students with voting procedure used when the eighteen-year olds get to vote. Students were required to register and then vote during designated times of the day. 36 Combining their efforts this year the very active Vica and Deca Clubs collected toys, food and clothes for underpriviledged children in the surrounding community. Earlier in the year the clubs held candy sales and had great success. Vica And Deca Help Needy | Paper Staff Adds Pep And Color Vivacious cheering from our Pep Club and the coverage of that spirit and vitality from the Paper Staff helps students become more involved in school activities. Sparked by the presence of a new International bus, the honkin’ appearance of another, and that minor detail known as checks, the Drexel Bus Driver’s Club got off to a “clutching start”. A first for the bus drivers was a refresher course given in November by Mr. Woodall. Though most of the day was spent laughing at one another, the time was well spent and will become an annual outing for the club. Two driver’s attempt to put everyone in the Christmas spirit and an eventful party given by Mr. Hallyburton made the year worth remembering. Being one of the most active clubs in our school was the goal of Mr. McGimsey and Mrs. Pittman, French Club leaders. Club members went bowling, attended the movies, enjoyed a French restaurant, and Christmas caroled on the streets of Drexel. 39 F.T.A. Learns Value Of Teaching Guided with the leadership of Mrs. Ruth Sutton and officers, the Future Teachers of America was established again this year through teaching labs and reading of reports. With June Roupe as president, the Future Homemakers of America lived an exciting year participating in many contests between local schools. 40 To develop their skills even further, the Industria’ and Graphic Arts clubs met monthly to work on projects. eee ee 42 Active Betas Attended Conventions LAL A-Initiates do can-can for Senior Betas-all part of the program. B-Heckle leads cartoon characters in “| Wish | Were a DHS Beta.” C-The Drexel High honor students. D-Beta Club’s pigeon toots her horn for audience. E-New Betas give Mr. Mitchell ‘three cheers. ’’ Community wide projects again were preeminent with the Beta Club of DHS. Members of the organization collected clothing and toys for the White Christmas project. These donations were distributed to five needy families in the surrounding area. Conventions were also on the year’s business agenda. Betas attended the Northwestern District meeting as part of the program of group discussions on the population explosion, the world community and the draft. This meeting saw Drexel Beta, Cindy Rector, elected vice-president of the district. In the spring of the year the Beta members travelled to the State Convention. Under leadership of Mrs. Julia Pittman and club president Dan Hoyle these experiences proved fruitful. 43 iss Hi-Miss - Peggy Ayers ior M Jun Se So: Be Senior Miss Hi-Miss - Debbie Abee 45 ical Production t: Third Mus Camelo soe, Chorus Performed In Camelot A delightful Christmas program as well as a splendid performance in the Spring Concert highlighted a unique school year with the Drexel Chorus. Participation in the school’s production of CAMELOT also involved the chorus. . Band Entertained At Gardner Webb After another Superior at Bristol, the band was ready for something different. They entertained for the students at Boiling Springs during halftime of the Gardner Webb-Elon game. Prior to this appearance they performed at every home football game. Also spiced by the band were the Homecoming parade and ceremony. With hard work from the members and the firm push from Miss Siphers the band added to its collection of trophies and plaques. 50 Guest Conductors Embellished Spring Concert A-Display shows many years of hard work. B-Band marches through streets of downtown Bristol. C-Mrs. Hoyle directs band during Spring Concert. 54 The Queen’s Court... Miss Susan Costner Sponsored by the Jr. French Club Miss Toni Aikens Sponsored by the Chorus Miss Jana Amos Sponsored by The Annual Staff The Cavalcade staff puts special emphasis on this year’s Homecoming. It took a combination of charm, wit, and friendliness to be selected by the clubs to represent them in the Homecoming Court. We take great pride in presenting the Homecoming Court 1970-71. Miss Pat Grill Sponsored by The Paper Staff 55 56 Miss Debbie Abee Sponsored by the Band Miss Nancy Deal Sponsored by the Library Club Miss Debbie Morris Sponsored by the Student Council Miss Lu Chapman Sponsored by F. T. A. 58 Miss Beth Horton Sponsored by the Freshman Class Miss Ann Byrd Sponsored by the Monogram Club Miss Audrey Griffin Sponsored by the G. I. C. VICA Miss Regina Cannon Sponsored by the Beta Club 60 Miss Judy Abernathy Sponsored by the Bus Drivers Miss Shirley Coffey Sponsored by the Cheerleaders Miss June Roupe Sponsored by the F. H. A. Miss Trudi Kincaid Sponsored by the Pep Club 61 Miss Lynne Mull Sponsored by the Sophomore Class Miss Dereama Maye Sponsored by the I. C. T. VICA Miss Lou Ann Goans Sponsored by the Sr. French Club a weyers Miss Donna Buchanan Sponsored by the |. A. Club Miss Vickie Smith Sponsored by the Junior Class 63 Miss Sylvia Vinson Sponsored by the DECA Club Miss Jean Bowman Sponsored by Football Team Maid of Honor 64 Presenting The Queen... After being chosen Miss Junior-Hi Miss last year, vivacious Libby Setzer was voted Miss Homecoming 1970-71. Cheers arose from the field as co-captains Mike Harris and Malone McNeely donned Libby with her crown. Tears of joy filled the eyes of Drexel’s young beauty as she was driven around the field for the last glance by the thrilled spectators. To recapture this thrill the staff appropriately presents Libby Setzer in beautiful color for DHS‘s beautiful queen. 65 Sports In Spotlight Girma” is CC : — ees ROC LES j : : — — BEL Sea 4 BS ge 68 A—Williams receives pass from Hamrick for 1st down vs Maiden. B—Defense closes in on Country Day runner at Charlotte. C—Cook tells story as Wolverines defeat CCD 14—13. D—McNeely moves for yardage against Rebel defense. E—Caldwell smashes line for winning TD ‘vs Charlotte. Extra Point Decides Charlotte Game 69 Drexel Records 7-3 Season A—Byrd stopped Wave runner for no gain. B—Ballard turned end on Redskin defenders. C—Hard-hitting Wolves caused a Hibriten fumble. D—Drexel, 1—0, Glen Alpine, O—7. E-—School spirit reached a peak for Glen Alpine contest, F—Cheerleader’s fingers signaled Wolverines as champions. 7] ightened School Spirit He Cheerleaders S 4 A- Spirit, drive, ability; they’re the best as you can see- Libby, Jean, Shirley, Joanelle, Audrey, Peggy, Cindy. ° B- Enthusiasm reaches peak in spirited pep rally before Glen Alpine Game. C- Waters leaps high to block Old Fort shot. D- Berry hits for two of thirty big points against Polk Central. E- Hoyle applies pressure in close contest with Old Fort. 73 ne A- Hoyle lofts one-hander goalward in win over Rebels. Jackson and Waters battle for rebound in Old Fort game. Hamrick draws foul driving down lane against Redskins. - Old Fort players crowd Hamrick as he moves for score. Drexel girls challenge George Hildebran girls to get ball ossession. BnMoOOB 74 Wolverettes Gained A New Coach US) Young Wolverettes Showed Stamina A-Byrd heads for basket as she drives by Roupe’s screen. B-Debbie Berry and Jane Roupe look goalward for rebound. C-“Annie six-gun” Byrd launches pass for June Roupe moving through George Hildebrand defense. D-Jane Roupe’s expert ballet performance highlights big Friday night game. E-Byrd cheers Berry on in heated fight for basketball. Th 78 Wolverines Keep Title In Town MARCH 17—Wolverines lost 2-17 in extra-inning battle with non-conference team Morganton. MARCH 20-—Explosive first inning provided Drexel with 4—0 win over Polk Central. MARCH 25—Hamrick pitched 6 innings of no-hit relief and led Wolves to 6—17 victory over Oak Hill. MARCH 28—Wolverines blasted out 14 hits in 11—2 rout of Old Fort. Smith struck out isp APRIL 1—Balanced hitting attack and Brown’s 18 strike outs carried Drexel over Glen Alpine 5—17. APRIL 4—Smith hurled perfect game and Wolves rolled to 13—O drubbing of George Hildebran. APRIL 8—Drexel handed Salem 3—2 setback with 3 big runs late in game. APRIL 11—Hamrick shut out Valdese 6—O, Coffey’s homerun highlighted day. APRIL 15—Wolverines thrashed Hibriten 13—1 and remained unbeaten in conference. APRIL 18—Wolves took 4—3 thriller from Polk Central with last inning surge. APRIL 22—Drexel picked up 10th victory in a row with 11—1 defeat of Old Fort as Wolverine bats pounded out 17 hits. APRIL 25—Drexel baseballers suffered first loss in conference as Glen Alpine won in 8th inning by 6—5. Gary Coffey hit grand slam and solo homer to drive in all five runs. APRIL 28—Wolves take 6—2 win over Oak Hill with five run uprising in seventh inning. APRIL 29—Wolverines smashed 16 hits and edge closer to conference crown by beating George Hildebran 14—5, MAY 1—Brown’s brilliant no-hitter lifted Drexel 1—O over Salem. MAY 4—Wolves clinch conference championship with heart-stopping 3-2 conquest of Hibriten and moved to berth in State 2—A playoffs. MAY 18—East Yancey shut down the rampaging “Wolverine Machine’ with 3—0O triumph in first round of state playoffs. A—Coach Franklin directs team to 3—2 victory over Hibriten. B—Catcher Treadway slams important single in rally against Hibriten. C-—Brown fogs another one by East Yancey batter. the) 80 A-The wind up... .and the pitch. B-Coach Franklin and “Bub” Reep discuss strategy for next big game. C-Williams takes throw from Hamrick for first out against Polk Central. D-Justus takes first leap in broad jump at Conference track meet. E-Joe Berry turns on blazing speed in third leg of 440 yard relay. Track Team Strong In Relays D.H.S. track team, coached by versatile Dean Clark, made its strongest showings in the 440 and 880 yard relays and the 120 yard high and 7180 yard low hurdles. Lettermen Malone McNeely, Glenn Watts, Joe Berry, Larry Justus and underclassmen Mike Waters and Dolph Abernathy spearheaded the Wolverine runners. 8] 82 Golf Team Wins Conference Championship — . : A-—McNeely breaks tape in 1st heat of 440 yard relay in conference meet. B—Waters sets pace two mile run. C—Watts takes 2nd place in 440 yard dash. D—McNeely sinks putt for par at Gaston. E—Coach Clark blasts within inches for easy 4 against GCD. 84 The 1970 golf team compiled an overall recordof6—3 and a 5—O conference mark in the conference for their best finish ever. Under the watchful eye of Coach Dean Clark the Wolverine golfers were led by juniors Malone McNeely, Mike Harris, Randy Treadway, and freshman Kim Powell. Coach Clark and Mike Harris skipped a school day to play golf at Gastonia where Harris participated in the Western North Carolina District Tournament. A—Powell smashes drive on 4th tee during match at Gaston Country Club. B—Treadway pounds fairway wood to 5th green at Country Day. C—Harris’ tee shot opens play for visiting Wolves at Gastonia. D—Wolverines give Coach Shull victory ride following 6—0 win over Glen Alpine. E—Wolverine offensive line sets for Oak Hill charge. Wolverines Ended Green Wave Dynasty AUGUST 28—Maiden’s offense overpowered Drexel, 16—6. 75 yard touchdown by Danny Rector. SEPTEMBER 4—Hard fought defensive battle won by Drexel, 6—0. 39 yard scamper by Earl Caldwell provided clincher. SEPTEMBER 11—Wolverines romped over Old Fort 32—0. Biggest rushing offense of season, 345 yards. SEPTEMBER 18—Wolves outlasted Country Day 14—13. Jim Byrd's pass interception for TD awakened offense. SEPTEMBER 25-—2nd half outburst by Drexel overcame early lead of Salem by 22—6. Malone McNeely led rushing with 191 yards. OCTOBER 2—Polk Central upsets Drexel 21—12. Big plays by Rebels shocked Drexel. OCTOBER 9—Homecoming victory streak extended to 13, 22—0, Defense punished Hibriten for —50 yards total offense. OCTOBER 16—Persistent rushing attack resulted in 16—O0 victory by Bulldogs. OCTOBER 23-1st half surge carried Wolverines past the fighting Bears. Defense held in 2nd half for 28—O win. OCTOBER 30-—Wolverines sloshed to a 36—6 victory over Gaston Country Day. OB Dennis Hamrick hurled 4 TD passes. 86 A—McNeely met by host of Oak Hill defenders. B—Berry turns quick pass into long gainer vs. Bulldogs. C—McNeely sweeps end for sizeable gain against Oak Hill. D—Wolverine defense clobbers Oak Hill runner for no gain. E—Coach Clark administers to injured Drexel player. Defense Highlighted Game Cagers Showed Flashes Of Brilliance During the 1970—71 season, our Wolverine cagers showed flashes of brilliance and moment s of mediocrity. They set a new conference scoring record, scorching the nets for 98 points at NCSD and were among the conference leaders in team defense. Headed by senior co-captains, Keith Berry and Mike Harris, this year’s Wolve basketball team consisted of :Seniors-Dan Hoyle, Glenn Watts, and Earl Caldwell-Juniors- Dennis Hamrick, Sam Griffin and Mike Jackson- Sophomores- Mike Waters, Roy Williams and David Scronce. Berry led the team in scoring and rebounding and sophomore Mike Waters poured in 39 points for a new school and individual record. 89 Wolverines Set Conference Scoring Mar A- Berry controls opening tip-off versus Hibriten. B- Hamrick sets offense against trapping Panther defense. C- Caldwell bombs from deep corner at Old Fort. D- Harris pumps from thirty feet at NCSD. E- Watts maneuvers inside for easy score versus Polk Central. | DEE a isi seers % a oe J.V.’s Prepare For Better I97I-72 A- Jenkins takes jumper for two points in game with Oak Hill. B- Hustling Dellinger attempts steal against Bulldogs. C- Kincaid aims base-line jumper during victory over Oak Hill. D- Grady arches shot over Bulldog defense. E- J.V. cheerleaders add spirit and beauty to J.V. contests. 94 Salem Game Provided Clincher A—Bud Reep confers with Danny Rector on batting strategy. B-—Terry Williams reaches first base for rally against Hibriten. C—The Skyline Conference champions. D—Jerry Lambert slides across plate for winning run against Hibriten. 95 96 Number One Time it was, And what a time it was, lt was... A time of innocence Longago...it must be... | have a photograph. Preserve your memories; They’re all that’s left you. -Paul Simon 97 98 Eighth Grade Prepares For High School William Abee Julia Abernathy Dennis Anthony Kathy Anderson Sylvia Arney Amanda Arrowood Wayne Baker Barbara Berry Cathy Berry Cindy Berry Helen Berry David Bolick Mark Bollinger Jay Boughman Scott Bradshaw Kay Braswell Tim Brinkley Eddie Brittain Linda Brown Shirley Brown Steve Brown Randy Burleson Robin Byrd Victor Byrd Debra Cain Timmy Campbell Keith Cannon Susan Canipe Denise Chavis Douglas Chester Annette Church Susan Claywell Sheila Cloud Ricky Coffey Alicia Connelly Marvenia Connelly Debbie Cooper Randy Cornette Sheree Crump Kathy Currie Tony Dale Shery! Davis David Deal Janet Dean Patricia Dellinger Bobby Denton Marcia Digh Dennis Dockery Elaine Entzi Dennis Epley Roger Fair Phillip Fox Lillian Fulp Donna Rector Kim Reece Jerry Reid David Rocett Kathy Rockett Yates Seagle Luke Shephard Johnny Shuford Chris Smith Cynthia Smith Mildred Townsend Tommy Truesdale Ann Triplett Morris Waldroupe Jimmy Walker Penny Walker Debra Waters Patsy Waters Donna Watts Cynthia Webb Donnie Webb Barbie Whisnant Annette Williams Dea Woody Pamela Woody Chery! Wyatt Jan Yarborough Dottie York Kenneth Gaus Martin Golightly Allen Goforth Linda Groves Alberta Hall Roy Hawkins Linda Helms Phil Hildebran Nan Hollifield Teresa Holt Patricia Howell Teresa Jackson Edwina Jones Christine Jordan Mark Keys Karen Kincaid Mary Ann Lambert Denise Lane David Laws Jeff Ledford Rowena Ledford Rhonda Norman Antoinette Nozzero Keith McDaniel Randy McGalliard Kaye McNeely Ricky Mitchell Shery! Parrish Billy Parton Ann Powell Madeline Powell Pamela Powell Lyra Price Bobby Ramsey Cheryl! Rector 99 New Friends, New Experiences, New Knowledge The freshmen this year became actively involved in high school life, boasting members on the J. V. football and basketball teams, J. V. Cheerleaders, Band, French Club, Pep Club and various others. Through these new experiences the Freshman Class should contribute greatly to the high school. Lynn Alexander Greg Baird Keith Baker Libby Baker Debbie Banner Delores Bass Danny Bernard Tony Bivens Rachael Bowditch Kenneth Bradford Dean Bradshaw Randy Bradshaw Agnes Branch Debbie Branch Mary Branch Teresa Branch Ray Braswell Debbie Brendel Kevin Brendle Carla Bridges Doug Brown Mike Burns Joyce Cagle Sterin Caldwell Rebecca Campbell Ronnie Carroll Cindy Carroway Brenda Carswell Cindy Carswell Jerry Carswell Ronnie Carswell Wanda Carter 100 David Griggs Charlotte Grill Mary Hallyburton Audrey Hamilton Pam Harris Jill Hollifield Sonny Horton Ricky Hoyle Roger Hudson Gail Jenkins Terry Johnson Troy Johnson Daniel Jordan Jimmy Justus Marcella Kincaid Terusa Kincaid Glennis Lane Linda Laws sie: Cindy Causby Beverly Chester Peggy Church Paul Clarke Ricky Cooke Terry Cook Ronnie Cooper Rusty Cooper Yulita Cooper Debbie Costner Ronnie Crump Randy Smith Gina Deal Mendel! Derreberry Denise Dockery Ron Duckworth Roger Edwards Peggy Elkins Karla Epley Kirby Ernst Brian Franklin Linda Franklin Angela Gasaway Bobby Grady 102 Dwight Rice Veronica Rogers Frances Scronce Mike Secrest Vicki Settlemyre Ricky Shufford Steve Shuffler Greg Shull Glenn Sigmon Phyliss Sigmon Annette Singleton Lesa Smith Catina Lockee Susan McCall Janice McDaniels Jerri McNeely Lynn McNeely Tommy Michaels Joel Morris Olin Nichols Mike O’Hare Linda Ollis Terry Owens Ann Pless Rodney Powell Thad Powell Bruce Pritchard Dale Pyatte Johnny Pyatte Kirk Queen Keith Ramsey Elaine Rector Jerry Rector Dennis Rhinehardt Teresa Smith Eddie Stamey Sandy Stamey Carl Surratt Kathy Swanson Jackie Townsend Rhonda U’Ren Cecile Walker Danny Ward Greg Watts Johnny Watts Danny Wells Rita Whisenant Vickie Whisenant Terry Whitener Judy Williams Mike Woody Gary Wray Class Officers: Ronnie Crump-Pres., Hoyle-V.Pres., Keith Baker-Treas., Greg Shull-Sec. Rickey 104 Experienced Sophomores Display Leadership Beverly Abernathy Robert Abernathy Roger Bailey Gary Ballard Perry Banner Terry Banner Dean Barrier Jean Bernard Debra Berry Dennis Berry Lester Berry Debra Bivens David Bowditch Barbara Bowman Geraldine Branch The Sophomores, confident and experienced in the way of life, contributed greatly to the activities at Drexel. Their participation in sports and clubs improved the qualities of our school to ourselves and to any of our contacts. These Sophomores are eager, and indeed they should be, tc accept the responsibilities of Juniors. MBA PLE Jackie Branch Randy Buff Herman Bumgarner Gloria Burns Phillip Campbell Bobby Canipe Debbie Carpenter Ronnie Carroll Annette Carswell Danny Carswell Janie Chavis Rebecca Church Regina Connelly Larry Cooper Susan Cooper Kay Cox Mike Crotts Trudy Crump Dorothy Cuthberson Nancy Davis John Deal Rhonda Deal Tony Deal Eddie Dellinger 105 Barry Duckworth Harold Engle Rhonda Fair Debbie Fender Glenda Fletcher Karen Franklin Kathy Lynn Franklin Kathy Renee Franklin Rita Frye Melissa Grill Frankie Hall Jerome Harbison Vernon Haskins Tommy Helms Robin Hoppes Lola Hoyle Thurmon Hudson Billy Jackson Joanelle Jones Joseph Jordan Tony Kincaid Susan King Jack Lambert Mike Lambert Randy Mathews Donald Michaels 106 Jackie Raxter Kevin Rector Keith Reid Danny Ritchie Kathie Roper David Scronce Bobby Settlemyre Larry Settlemyre Jimmy Setzer Reponza McAllister Sherrie McNeely Susan Julie Mull Kathy Murphy Wanda Norman Carolyn Nozzero Sherri Page Robin Piercy Billy Poteat Kay Bass Poteat Kim Powell Randy Powell Kathy Pritchard Ricky Ramsey Susan Raney 107 108 Mike Waters Belinda Whisnant Gregory Whisnant Billy Wease — Susan Setzer Jeff Sharp Nicky Sheppard Roger Sigmon Donita Smith Pam Smith Betsy Summerlin Warren Vinson Hilda Walker Gary Ward Jimmy York Roy Williams Billy Yarborough Class Officers: David Scronce-Pres., Donita Smith-V. Pres., Susan King-Sec., Robert Abernathy-Treas. Lape COPE 109 Juniors Set New Sales Record For the third straight year, the Junior Class has set a new record for magazine sales. With a grand total of $3,403.00, the Junior Class this year has set the highest record ever. High School rings were ordered by the juniors this year in November and were received in March, thus creating a new tradition at Drexel High School. Brenda Abernathy Dolph Abernathy Edward Angel Winona Anthony Peggy Ayers Denise Baird Darroll Baldridge Dennis Baldridge Larry Banner Joyce Bass Shirley Estes Beech Dale Berry Glenn Bingham Rocky Bowman Sheila Bradley William Branch Elaine Brinkley Greta Browning 110 Jeannie Burns Jim Byrd Pat Caldwell Janis Camp Claudia Canipe Terry Cannon Eddie Carroll Carol Carswell Linda Carswell Janet Clarke Melvin Clarke Glenda Cline Debbie Cobb Willa Cooke Denise Cooper Debbie Craig Connie Crotts Ricky Dellinger Brenda Derreberry Regina Earley Randy Fender Bettina Fireal! Kathie Fletcher Vanessa Franklin Wendy Gaus Dorcus Golightly 11 Sam Griffin Bobbie Groves Dennis Hamrick Sonny Hensley Elaine Hogan Steve Huffman Marvella Hunt Mike Jackson Virginia Justus Debbie Keaton Sheila Lail Linda Long Debbie Markham Bobby Michaels Alvin Morgan Judy Mull Kathy Newton Neil Pitts Angie Powell Trudi Powell David Price David Pritchard Bruce Queen Cindy Rector 112 Debbie Rheinhardt Audrey Rockett Jane Roupe Carol Sigmon Darrell Smith Jim Smith Penny Smith Leslie Stilwell Debbie Stroupe Mary Stamey Vickie Stamey Dennis Walker Brenda Ward Joe Watts Judy Whisnant Denise Williams Bennett Wood David Wyatt Jerry Yoder 113 Class Officers: Glenn Bingham-Pres., Leslie Stilwell-V.Pres., Claudia Canipe-Sec., Brenda Derreberry-Treas. nasser 114 Debbie Abee Judy Abernathy Toni Aikens Jana Amos Sidney Ballard Arlene Barber Scaaiasccisie Ronnie Barrier Joe Berry Keith Berry Mike Bolick 115 Todd Branch Tom Brendel Brendle Earl Caldwell Jim Ann Byrd Donna Buchanan Jean Bowman Robert Bradshaw Linda Branch Bob Brown 116 James Canipe Regina Cannon James Cagle David Carswell Dennis Carsweli Voletta Chambers Lu Ellen Chapman Elizabeth Church Shirley Coffey 117 118 Susan Costner Denise Crowder Danny Crump Steve Davis Angela Deal Don Deal Nancy Deal Brenda Duckworth Jerry Elkins Dottie Felder Alan Fletcher Lou Ann Goans Bernard Gordon Audrey Griffin Pat Grill Vonetta Hall Mike Harris 119 Clay Hollifield Beth Horton Dan Hoyle Marcella Ingram Alan Jackson Randy Jones Larry Justus Phil Kincaid 120 Jerry Lambert Derema Maye Larry McKinney Kirby McNeely Malone McNeely Deb Morris 121 CCR Danny Rector Lynne Mull Van Ogle Mike Powell Colleen Raxter Price Randy Rector Teresa Rector 122 Vicki Childers Sigmon Bruce Seagle Libby Setzer Walter Sigmon Donna Smith o Q 3 S x St) § Ss 123 Vickie Smith Wanda Stacy Tom Summey Randy Treadway Sylvia Vinson Glenn Watts Terry Williams Reba Wray Jerry York 124 Debra Jean Abee Band 1,2,3,4 (majorette 1,2,3; drum majorette 4; librarian 3; reporter 2,4); Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3 (Manager 4); French Club 1,2; F.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Homecoming Sponsor (Band) 4; Senior Superlative 4 (Most Versatile); Miss Hi Miss 4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4. Adrienne Judy Abernethy Homecoming Sponsor 4; (Bus Drivers); Beta Club 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; fetta, 3,862 12A 2,3,4,-French Club 1,2.3.47 Bus Driver 3,4; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Basketball! 1,2,3,4; Junior Marshal 3. Renee Tanya Aikens Beta Club 3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4, Paper Staff 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4(Chorus); F.T.A. 3,4. Jana Amos Beta Club 3,4; (Vice Pres.); F.T.A. 1,4 (Treasurer 4); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Annual Staff); Paper Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,4, French Club 1,2; Annual Staff 4. James Sidney Ballard Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Beta Club 3,4, GIC VICA 3,4; Annual Staff 4 (Editor). Arlene Barber F.H.A. 1,4; Pep Club 4; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Ronnie James Barrier Drexel High School 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Drama 2; Graphic Arts Club 3; ICT VICA Club 4. Joe Berry Football 2; Track 3; Decca Club; Graphic Arts 7. Keith Berry Football 1,2,.3,4, Basketball 1,2,3.4; Baseball 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, Industrial Arts 1,2. James Michael Bolick ICT 3,4; VICA Club 3,4; (Vice Pres. 3); Drexel High School 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 4. Sylvia Jean Bowman Cheerleader 1,234 (Chief 4); Paper Staff 1; (Fresh. Editor); Monogram Club 23.4, Beta Club 3,4, Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Football Team; Matron of Honor); Pep Club 1,2,3.4, French Club 3,4; Chorus 4; Senior Superlative 4 (Most Likely to Succeed). Robert Bradshaw French Club 1; Pep Club 2,3,4,; Industrial Arts Club 3,4 (Secretary 4); Homecoming Escort 4; Football 3,4. Linda Irene Branch Drexel High School 1,2,3,4; D.E. 3,4 (Historian 4). Todd Branch Football 1,2,3,4; D.E. Club 4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Tommy Arlen Brendel Student Council 3; Band 1,2,3,4 (Pres. 4); North Caroli na All-State Symphonic Band 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Homecoming Escort 4. Jimmy Lynn Brendle Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Track Manager 1,2,3,4, Bus Driver 4; Pep Club 1,2,3.4; Chorus 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Camelot 4; Fire Marshal 4. Bob Brown Baseball 1,2,3,4 (All-Conference 2,3); Football 1,2,3,4 (All County 3); Basketball 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4 (Vice Pres. 4); Senior Superlative 4 (Most School Spirit); Homecoming Escort 4. Donna Marie Buchanan Crossnore High School 1; Pep Club 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Library Club 3,4 (Reporter 4); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Industrial Arts); Paper Staff 4; N.C.H.S.L.A. 3,4. Ann Leslie Byrd Basketball 1,2,3,4 (Co-Captain 4); Student Council 2,3 (Pres. 4); Beta Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3, F.T.A. 2,3,4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Junior Marshal 3; Top Six 4; Outstanding Youth Award; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Monogram Club); Annual Staff 4; Senior Superlative 4 (Most Studious). James Cagle Football 1,2; Industrial Arts Club 2; VICA Club 3,4; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Earl Caldwell Oak Hill High School 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,4; Chorus 2,3; Monogram Club 2 3 4A AZ 3 Pep Club 23.4: James Canipe Football 1,2; (Manager 3,4); VICA Club 3,4 (Pres. 4); Industrial Arts 1,2; Track 1,2,3; ICT 3,4. Regina Sue Cannon Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 2; Monogram Club 2,34; Class Officer 2 (Secretary); Beta Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Beta Club); Band 1,2,3,4 (Majorette 2,3,4). David Lee Carswell Band 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; 1.C.T. 2,4 (Editor 4); VICA Club 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Sports Editor 1,2,3,4. Dennis Theodore Carswell Band 1,2,3,4; (Librarian 4); All-State Concert Band 2; All-State Symphonic Band 4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; French Club 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4;, Homecoming Escort 4; Camelot 4; (Orchestra). Vealetta Chambers Chorus 2; Pep Club 1; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Lu Ellen Chapman Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4;F.H.A. 1,2; Paper Staff 1, Bus Driver 3,4; Sound of Music 2; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (F.7.A:); French Club 2.3. Elizabeth Church Drexel High School 2,3,4; Valdese High School 1; VICA 4. Shirley Sue Coffey Cheerleader 2.3.4, Pep Club 1,2,.3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4 (Sec.-Treas.); French Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 4; Paper Staff 4; Senior Superlative 4 (Most School Spirit); Class Officer 2,4 (Vice Pres.); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Ch eerleaders). Susan Faye Costner French Club 1,2; Beta Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Pep Club 4; F.H.A. 3,4 (Treasurer); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Jr. French Club). Denise Lee Crowder Beta Club 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3; Paper Staff 4; French Club 1,2,3, Library Club 2,3,4 (Vice Pres. 4); N.C.H.S.L.A. 4. Danny Allen Crump Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Baseball 3,4. Stephen Arthur Davis Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,4; Beta Club 3,4; French Club 7,2. Angela Elaine Deal Pep Club 1,2,4; French Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,4. Don Glenn Deal Bus Driver 4; Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4 (Vice. Pres. 4); VICA Club 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Football Manager 2,3,4; Basketball Manager 2,3,4; Baseball Manager 2,4. Nancy Deal Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Library Club); Paper Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 3; Library Club 3,4 (President 4); Bus Driver 3,4. Brenda Kay Duckworth 4 Jerry Lee Elkins ICT Club 3,4; Industrial Arts 1,2; VICA Club 3,4; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Dottie Felder F.H.A. 1,24; ICT 4; Pep Club 1,2; VICA 4; French Club iL 2 Alan Fletcher Beta Club 3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Homecoming Escort 4; Beta Club Treasurer 4. Lou Ann Goans F.H.A. 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (French Club); French Club | PPO. Bernard Abraham Gordon Band 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4. Audrey Jeanette Griffin Class Officer 1 (Treasurer); French Club 2; Pep Club 2: Beta Club 3,4; Sound of Music 2. Patricia Sandra Grill Band 1,2,3,4; Librarian 2,3; Treasurer 4; Pep Club L234; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Paper Staff 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Paper Staff); F.T.A. 1,4; Basketball i ee LEN French Club 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 3,4 (Secretary 4); Annual Staff 4. Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4;French Club 1,2; F.T.A. Vonetta Hal! Library Club 1; DECA 1;F.T.A. 2; F.H.A. 2; Pep Club 1. Mike Harris Football 1.2.3.4 (Captain 4, All-County 4; Honorable Mention All Conference 4); Basketball 1,2,3,4 (Captain 4); Golf 1,2,3,4; Western N.C. District Tournament 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; French Club 2,3; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer (Vice Pres. 1, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3); Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4 (Sports Editor); Paper Staff 2,3; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Outstanding Youth Award 4; Fire Marshal 4. Vickie Smith Holland Band 1,2,3,4 (Majorette 3,4); Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4;, Paper Staff 1,2,3.4 (Co-Editor 4); Senior Superlative 4 (Wittiest); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Junior Class); Basketball 1,2, Student Council 1,2; Chorus 4; Sound of Music 2. Clay Hollifield Pep Club 3; Monogram Club 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; French Club 1,2; Homecoming Escort 4. Elizabeth Antoinette Horton Band 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; Library Club 3, Paper Staff 1,2,3,4 (Secretary-Treasurer 4); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Freshman Class); Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; French Club 1,2; Dan Keith Hoyle Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 23,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Beta Club 3,4 ( President 4); French Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4 (Business Manager); Senior Superlative 4 (Most Studious); Homecoming Escort 4; Top Six 4; Fire Marshal 4. Marcella Ingram F.H. A. 2,4; VICA 4; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Johnny Alan Jackson Industrial Arts 1,4; Football 1,2; Pep Club 2,3; ICT 3,4; VICA 3,4; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Randy Darell Jones Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2; VICA Club 4; Graphic Arts 4 Senior Superlative 4 (Most Talented); Homecoming Escort 4. Larry Wallace Justus Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Junior Marshal 3; Top Six 4; Beta Club 3,4. Phil Kincaid Football 1; Track 3; ICT 1; Chorus 2; Graphic Arts 1. Trudi Yvette Kincaid Paper Staff; Class Officer 4 (Treas.); French Club 1 234s (Pres. Sec.-Treas.); Pep Club 1,2,3,4; (Vice Pres. 4); Basketball 1,2; Chorus 1; Homecoming Sponsor 4. Jerry Lambert Pep Club 1,2,3,4 (Pres. 4); Latin Club 1,2; Monogram Club 3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Football 1,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Lincolnton High School 1,2. Derema Maye F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 1,2,4; ICT 4; VICA 4; French Club (| 22 Larry Bruce McKinney Graphic Arts 4; Homecoming Escort 4. Kirby McNeely Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Bus Driver 4; VICA 4; (Pres. 4). Malone McNeely Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 4, Golf 1,23; Student Council 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; (Pres. 4); Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; French Club 2,3,4; Class Officer (Pres. 1,3); Beta Club 3.4; Senior Superlative 4 (Most Likely to Succeed); Annual Staff 4 (Sports Editor); Fire Marshal 4(Co-Chief). Deborah Rhae Morris Buford High School 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Class Officer 4 (Secretary); Homecoming: Sponsor 4 (Student Council); Senior Superlative 4 (Friendliest); F.T.A. 3,4; (Secretary 4). Katrina Lynne Mull Band 1,2,3.4 (Librarian 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4); North Carolina All-State Concert Band 1,2; North Carolina All-State Symphonic Band 3, Pep Club 1,2,3,4 (Secretary-Treasurer3); Monogram Club 2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4 (Assistant Editor); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Sophomore Class); Senior Superlative 4 (Most Talented); Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Junior Marshal 3; Top Six 4. Van Ogle Band 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Football 2; GIC VICA 4. Michael Powel! Industrial Arts 1,2,4; ICT 4; VICA Club 4; Graphic Arts Club 3. Colleen Raxter Price F.H.A. 2,3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; French Club 2. Joseph Daniel Rector II] Beta Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; (Vice Pres. 2); French Club 1,2,3; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3 (Treas.); Golf 1,2; Hole-in-One Club 2; Football 1,2,3,4; (Honorable Mention All-Conference, All-County 4); Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 3,4; Bus Driver 4; Sound of Music 2; Camelot 4; Fire Marshal 4. Randy Rector D.E. Club 3,4; Drexel High School 1,2,3,4. Teresa Rector F.H.A. 1; French Club 1,2; F.T.A. 4, Pep Club 4. Gloria June Roupe Forbush High School 1; F.H.A. 23,4; (Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (F.H.A.),; Library Club 2; Bus Driver 3,4; Basketball 1,23,4 (Honorable Mention All-County, All-Conference 3); Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Senior Superlative 4 (Most Athletic); Annual Staff 4. Robert Bruce Seagle Football 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3,4; (Pres.); Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Monogram Club 2,3,4,; Baseball 4; French Club 7. Elizabeth Carol Setzer Cheerleader 2,3,4 (Assistant Chief 4); Class Officer 2 (Pres.); F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 (Burke County Pres. 4); French Club 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Miss Hi Miss 3; Senior Superlative 4 (Most Popular); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Senior Class); Homecoming Queen 4. Victoria Childers Sigmon Band 1,2,3; North Carolina All-State Symphonic Band 2,3, Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,23 (Chief J.V. Cheerleader 2); Paper Staff 1; F.H.A. 1,2 (Historian 2); Beta Club 3,4; French Club 2; Sound of Music 2; Student Council 2,3. Walter Dennis Sigmon Football 1,2,3; Library Club 2,3 (Vice Pres. 3); Pep Club 2,3; Monogram Club 4; Track 1; VICA (Pres. 4); ICT 4; Beta Club 3,4; French Club 2; Sound of Music 2; Fire Marshal 4. Donna Marie Smith Pep Club 1,2,.4; F.H.A. 4; French Club 2. Wanda Stacy Beta Club 3,4; French Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4 (Pres. 4); F.T.A. 4; Library Club 1. Thomas Alston Summey II] French Club 4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 3,4; Senior Superlative 4 (Wittiest); Homecoming Escort. Randy Henry Treadway Baseball 1,2,3,4; GIC VICA (Pres. 4); Monogram Club 2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3; Homecoming Escort 4. Sylvia Vinson DECCA Club 1; (Historian); Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 3; (Parliamentarian); Library Club 1; F.T.A. 2. Glenn Eugene Watts Monogram Club 2,34; Pep Club 23,4; Paper Staff 4, VICA Club 4; Football 2,3, Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 1,4; Industrial Arts 2,3,4. Terry Eugene Williams ‘Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4, Basketball 2: Chorus 4; Band 1,2,3, 4(Vice Pres, 4); Class Officer (Vice Pres. 3, President 4); Beta Club 3,4, Student Council 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Reba Lou Wray Ferme sepa GlUDe2) 3 4 -a rencny Clube 21r. BANS; Paper Staff 4. Jerry York Drexel High School 1,2,3,4, VICA 3,4, Industrial Arts. 127 Who’s Who In Drexel Hi TOP SIX A-Larry Justus B-Pat Grill C-Dan K. 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Sterling Street Morganton, N. C. Morganton, N. C. UNION HARDWARE Frigidaire and Kelvinator Philco Appliances Morganton, N. C. POWELL’S GROCERY On Highway 64—70 WE LDING Drexel, N. C. WALDENSIAN. MARKET Valdese, N. C. You ve Got Seteerhae Bpere Cease arGwe PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. Compliments of ROSES ile. | PEPSI-COLA — | | Hickory, N. C. Morganton, N. C. 144 “Hickory Downtown Best Wishes From and Catawba Mall” JOYCE FURNITURE COMPANY MELVILLE’S SHOE DEPARTMENT Drexel, N. C. GRIFFIN GROCERY PURE Gas — Oil Groceries — Meats — Feeds 437—9875 Valdese, N. C. Drexel, N. C. LORENE’S FLORISTS HICKORY VILLAGE INN 311 S. Sterling Street Midland Shopping Center Only your satisfaction Hickory, N.C. Completes our Transaction “re ctaps SELENE 437—7540 Hickory, N. C. 145 KIRKSEY FUNERAL HOME C L BUILDERS SUPPLY 437-2111 Morganton, N. C. 106 Lenior Road Morganton, N. C. Building Supplies and 874-2177 Custom Built Cabinets 205 Morgan Street Valdese, N. C. ia sae a ine ie ea a aan lilies Padi aa aan Matic ol soa Laue aAS Sct Skylarid Textile Company mfrs. of: Buszer Brown samen FOR BUSTER BROWN TEXTILES, INC. BURKE FURNITURE CENTER Morganton, S. C. Morganton, N. C. 146 TOMMY'S DRIVE-IN Morganton, N. C. Shipped Sand and Gravel— Concrete to Your Specification Designed Tested by Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory Radio Dispatched Trucks CITY READY—MIX CO. P.O. Box 518 Dial 874-2189 Valdese, N.C. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walks, Driveways, Porches, Patios Basements, Curbing, Free Estimates CARL BRINKLEY, Owner 437—1426 MORGANTON SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Organized 1903 437—1430 Current Dividend Rate 5% Savings Certificates 52% 6% BELK-BROOME | i if | f i) Your Happy Shopping Center Morganton, N. C. 147 a i Ge sCOMPLIMENTS BROYHILL FURNITURE INDUSTRIES 148 See A (@ ( ) fsa ig xn la 4 = ina 0 ep ee =r | VALDESE SAVINGS | |8 vn ona wou nak MAO rm VCO Ow rae it () : VUE MOO A, ZA COT REM ron, 4 AND iS | wf 7 € = LS) “b vor - Q, CLIN OE UR eel : j 5 N A OQ, Xf DiC we LOAN ASSOCIATION : = ; : aw Congratulations Class of '71 Valdese’s Oldest Financial Institution -_ Home Loans — Insured Savings Valdese, N. C. Hider WALDENSIAN INC. CORNWELL DRUG STORES, INC. Morganton, N. C. Phone 437—3141 VALDESE, N.C. Compliments of MORGANTON DYEING FINISHING CORPORATION to the Co LALDO 149 150 Compliments of CITY OIL COMPANY sso DEALER SESSOLDISTRIB UO ha Valdese, North Carolina COLLEGE PHARMACY Where Service Meets You At The Door Rutherford College Phone 874—2110 CAROLINA OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 317-319 1st Ave. NW ELICKOGY aNaGe Phone 327—4148 LEE LO KENNELS Home of Happy Dogs and Cats Grooming — Individual Care Indoor and Outdoor Runs Office Hours: Mon.—Sat. 9 to 6 Closed Sundays Laurel Heights Dr. 437-5777 a Bo ee ee ae SMALL’S FLOWERS Good Wishes Always Clyde and Helen Small (Former Drexel Students) Phone 437—4585 437—4586 Morganton, N. C. liments of 'S JEWELRY , 6 216 Unio ate a Ay, Hickory, , x 4 ? | Be dee) ome of the ountry Ham RADER’S INC. Vernon Rader, Proprietor CARL’S AUTO SUPPLY Valdese, N.C. 151 VOTE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY FIGHT THE WAR IN VIETNAM — WIN AND GET OUT GOD FIRST IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS — PUBLIC PRAYER LET THE VOTE OF THE PEOPLE BE RECOGNIZED — NOT CAST ASIDE LET THE MAJORITY RULE BURAND’S The Fine Store for Men and Women Morganton, N. C. BREEDEN POULTRY AND EGG, INC. Morganton, N. C. Read About the Wolverines in THE NEWS-HERALD TOM GAY'S DRESS OUTLET Morganton, N. C. CUTTING-CROSS CHEVROLET INCORPORATED Sales and Service “Burke County Volume Dealer’ Morganton, N. C. THE BOOTERY AND JANIE MILLS OUTLET STORE 153 THE WIG GALLERY Expert Styling and Service 401 S. Greene Street Morganton, N. C. LEWIS ONE-HOUR CLEANERS Now Two Locations: ) Morganton Plaza Shopping Center THE PARENT S VOICE A P Shopping Center SAV-A-CENTER, INC. Main Street Valdese, N. C. 28690 Health and Beauty Aids Tape Players and Tapes Every Item Discounted 154 Owned by: J. B. McNeely Dean Clark Jim Cates Phone: 879—3762 WMNC Morganton, N. C. 28655 THE AM—1430kc FM—98.Imc Valdese Avenue Extension Phone: Area Code 704 437-4274 HEATING AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY MORGANTON. NORTH CAROLINA SQUIRE Ibe Highway 70 At Bridgeport A WINNING TEAM Drexel Wolverines Ray Cook along with Doc Joines. ‘ 155 DREXEL KNITTING f MILLS COMPANY DIVISION OF DAN RIVER, INC. aS Manufacturing Fine Hosiery Since 1913 ( Se HIN “) a) aC od Ce l “4N ANG TYPO OTN Se AG PPX TW ATI AITAD VA a Ar — ‘ OTE DOCTVN Pwo yorarow ce HM XAANITE: CH VORA Tan NONGe) KVINCOTS ra) pag YOUA ed Vee Ov pA nm @) =� , P) i ) EY c NN SS COORD L? 7 yl iC Nn Sere = ss BD Ee 1D Let 9) LENS) CY 0 ( t (TY . V ? ORY Fe oe | (j x 4 i : Y YYVxK q ‘vant ana Oo ae en | Eval t J VN NLA an | aS } wy Y aoe —- U 156 ARBOR HOUSE 922 Oak Street Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Litho in U.S.A. by members of Lithographers and Photoengravers Union—Local 235