Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1976 volume:

Odyssey Essex High School Tappahannock, Virginia Volume 6 Bicentennial Monuments of Essex County Elmwood, built in 1774 Brooke’s Bank, built in 1731 2 After the abolition of slavery there were two groups of people with separate schools. . . . Once separated; now united to build a better country and a better community. In this Bicentennial year the students at Essex High are proud of the fact that these two groups were once divided and are now working together and sharing ideas . . . Working together United we stand 4 ... 6 .... 7 . 11 . 26 .. 33 . 35 . 56 . 89 .. 96 .97 125 CONTENTS Dedication Administration Student Life Senior Casuals Last Will Testament Organizations Classes Faculty Cafeteria Custodian Staff Sports Advertisements 5 DEDICATION In tribute to an exemplary teacher, the Odyssey Staff of 1975-1976, dedicates this year ' s annual to Mrs. Luretha Harris. A teacher in the true sense of the word, she has guided innumerable students through the paths of literature, which are parallel to those of life. Giving us our future trades, the tools which lie in the mechanics of our language, she has prepared many different kinds of people for many different walks of life, and prepared us to walk together. ADMINISTRATION 7 Administration G. Newton DeShazo Principal William B. Gresham Assistant Principal George E. Johnson Assistant Principal Howard E. Wainwright Assistant Superintendent Walter A. Harrow Superintendent James H. Cary Assistant Superintendent 8 Elizabeth Kickler Joyce Johnson Clerical Staff Debra Clarke Charlotte Culpeper 9 TEACHERS’ AIDES Doris Samuels MEDIA TECHNICIAN Howard White PSYCHOLOGIST Frank Rixey 10 STUDENT LIFE 11 HOMECOMING QUEENS Paige Mundie Bertina Harris 12 Homecoming ’75-76 was the most exciting display of spirit seen at Essex. The week began with selling links to the spirit chain and purple and gold day. Fifties day was a tremendous success with members of the student body and faculty dressing in the styles of the fifties. This was an amusing first at EHS. The cheerleaders with the help of the FFA and community leaders, sponsored a bonfire Thursday night, which promoted school spirit for the up coming game. Friday saw Essex High School in a chaos as students worked on their floats and prepared for the pep rally. Friday afternoon the cheerleaders announced a tie in spirit between the Juniors and Seniors. There were more than 15 floats entered in the parade. The Art Class took first place followed by the Sophomores in second. Honorable Mention went to the NHS and the Newspaper. The weather proved to be perfect for the game between the Essex Trojans and the W L Eagles. The Trojans were able to pull off the first homecoming victory for the Trojans with a scene of 8 to 6. During the half time activities Paige Mundie and Bertina Harris were crowned Homecoming Queens. The Junior girls won the powder puff football game by forfeit. The mood was set for the Homecoming Dance which was held in the cafeteria. Hobbitten Bridge from Richmond provided the music for the Dance. All in All Homecoming at Essex was a tremendous success. John Eaton crowns Paige Keith Cooke embraces Bertina ACTIVITIES 15 HOMECOMING PARADE 5 22 WORKING TOGETHER And this is before the game Where is them reindeer? SPORTS PREVIEWS 25 President, Robert Pratt Secretary, Bertina Harris E0U397220 A 5 Awmmv W Robert Pratt Linda Swinson Kevin Lankford, Brad Norton, Lindsey Booher, Jimmy Harmon, Johnny Lanier Mary Alyce Sill, Dick Bergquist, Patty Howard Paige Mundie, Joanne Doane Terri Reinhardt, Marilyn Young Andrea Johnson Robert Jones, Jill Connellee - Alphonzo Smith, |ohn Eaton, Steve Johnson Tommy Wyatt Keith Cooke Donna Sylva Edward Hayes Linda Corbin, Diane Clarke Chris Harrison Joyce Pratt Janice Hayes, Tina Parson, Beverly Bowens Barry Blagmon Terry Bryant William Harris Larry Roane Nick Brizendine Doretta Hickman 31 Perry Wormley, Michael Gibson Chris Landrum Marie Ashlock Marie Noel Jett Greenstreet Roger Hundley, Alvin Manning, Nathan Gaines Mary Roane LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Patricia Allen, leave ‘The Man” to Robbie Johnson, ‘‘The Money” to Mary Jo Owen and my seat in French class to whoever can stand it for three years and still be sane. I, Marie Ashlock, leave all my ability to my sister Floretta and my cousin Debra Pratt and my friend Peggy Gardner to keep up the good work with the men. I, Richard Bergquist, leave Essex High School a lot more “Mary” than when I came. I, Barry Blagmon, leave my baseball number, 24, to anyone who can handle it under pressure, I, Beverly Marie Bowens, being of sound, mind and body, leave my ability to play a musical instrument to anyone who wants it. I, Nick Brizendine, leave my ears to my followers, and hope they work better for them than they did for me. I, Andy Brooks, leave my seat in Mary’s class to any worthy student and I leave behind only the women I can’t persuade to go with me. I, Terry Bryant, leave my temper to anyone who thinks they can lose it more than I have in my five years at Essex High. I doubt it. Mr. Jones doesn’t count. 1, Darlene Byrd, will my swell personality and sweet ways to Annette Lee and Kathie Fauntleroy. Good luck in the class of 77. I, Dianna Garneal, am leaving to “Packett”. I, Diane Glarke, leave my fun and pleasure to my brother Stanley, for the oncoming years he has to face at Essex High School. I, Linda Gorbin, being of sound mind and body leave to Ronald Burrell my seat in the Senior class, and to Robin Gorbin and Wanda Holmes my ability to not talk about people and get along. I, Terry Gorbin, leave my spot on the Varsity to Robert Muse and my Trojan spirit to who ever needs it the most. I, Hazel Darby, will my ability to my sister, Darlene, to stay on the right track and to continue doing her best in everything. I, Douglas Davis, leaves after 12 years of English and I ain’t never gonna forget it. I, Sarah Dixon, gladly leave EHS hoping that W.D., D.B., G.G., S.G., and the rest of the school’s D-Y-N-O-M- I-T-E people leave and feel as I did. I, Jo Ann Doane, leave my stall in the bathroom to Robin Watkins. I, Gynthia A. Fields, leave my speed to anyone who can catch me when 1 leave. I, Nathan Gaines, will my two hazel eyes to Gale Holmes, for they will be always watching over her. 1, Michael David Gibson, leave Essex High with the thought in mind that I have learned something that I can benefit from in life. 1, Joanna Green, leave my place in the senior class to my cousin, Melinda Gardner. I, Jimmy Harmon, leave my library seat to Neil “Ghopper” Norton in hopes he will enjoy it as much as 1 have. I, Bertina Gelestine Harris, Thank God that I have lived to see my day come and will my number sweet 14 to my sisters Ella and Nimmie hoping one of them will use it as much as I did. I, William Harris, Jr., am thankful that I am graduating with the class of ’76 and leave my drawing and drum talent to my brother Micheal. I, Katherine Hayes, leave EHS gladly. I, Doretta Hickman, leave D.H., F.A., and M.L. my basketball and softball suit hoping that someday they will become what I am. Doubting they can divide them into 3 equal parts. I, Ronald Hickman, leave my very popular hands to my brother Perry, hoping that he can keep the heat on them that I had. Believe me they were smoking. I, Patricia Howard, leave my perfect attendence record to Mr. Jones in hopes that he will follow my example in years to come. I, Andrea Johnson, leave loving to “Cooke . I, Diane Johnson, will my ability to leave class frequently but get my work done on time to Button, Buck, and Buffy. I, Frankie Johnson, leave my outstanding trumpet playing and my pleasing personality to my brothers Tony and Corey. I, Paulette Johnson, leave C.C. to V.R. hoping that she will take good care of him and I also leave my seat in the senior class to my sisters Arlene and Millicent and my adopted brother Jermaine. I, Edward Lee Kyte, leave Essex, hoping that someday, salt and pepper won’t be regarded as different but as a good combination. I, Johnny Lanier, leave for the Promised Land. I, Paige Mundie, leave Robin Baughan my Scamp and cooler hoping that she will keep it as full as I did. I, Evelyn Nelson, leave Essex High School with a cheerful smile, hoping and praying that S.N., D.V., P.G., S.V., and the rest of the school’s D-Y-N-O-M-I-T-E people leave and feel as I did. (Thank God) I, Jean Marie Noel, leave all my Love to Spencer, and the Noel’s tradition to Cherly in hopes that she won’t make a mess of it. I, Patricia Parker, leave my ability to be good at all times and not cutting up to Frances, Jo Ann, Peggy, Nancy, and Sandra. I, Tina Parson, leave to any poor, unfortunate, my seat in ANY Algebra I Class, and hope they have the “luck” I did. I, Joyce Pratt, will my ability to my cousins, Juanita, Flornett to keep up the good work with the guys. I, Robert Pratt, leave Essex with hopes to someday return to become principal, putting Mr. DeShazo out of work. I, Terri Reinhardt, leave my seat in Miss Collins class and my place on the yearbook to Sharon Wilder hoping she can make it through her senior year sanely! I, Mary Roane, leave my ability to be good at all times to Sylvian and Barbara. I, Charlene Rollins, leave my ability of quick thinking in times of trouble to Nancy Taylor, Francis Robinson and Joanne Haile. I, Geraldine Rollins, will my ability to learn how to control my temper to anyone who needs it and leave my seat in French class to Brenda McGuire. I, “The Janitor”, leave my ability to “clean up” to anyone who may need it. I, Arlene Scott, will my ability of staying out of trouble and being prompt for class to my niece, Garolyn Stewart. I, Mary Alyce Sill, came to Essex High School as one of the Bobbsie twins and leave as one of the Three Musketeers. I, Sharon Smith, will my seat in band class to Estelle Smith and Phyllis Young and my special thanks to God who has enabled me to graduate one year earlier at the age of 16. I, Linda Swinson, leave my ability to sneak out of French class to anyone who needs it. I, Donna, came as Sylva and leave to become Sanders. I, Dorothy Taylor, leave my ability in sewing to my sister Ida and hope she does as well as I did. I, David Tignor, leave my membership in the FFA to some future boy or girl who will try to be a good member, and most of all I leave all the opportunities that Essex High School has to offer to someone who will take advantages of them. I, Robert Tresco, leave EHS with out my screw driver which I leave to L.G.S. in hopes that she won’t have to use it. I, Richard Volante, leave my good luck in Tennis to Jimmy Slaughter. I, David Paul Williams, Will my ability to stay out of trouble to Hunter Pitts. I, Perry Wormley, leave hoping 1 can forget all the boring times before they affect my mind permanently, my great ability to play trombone and sax, and my nickname “Worm” to anyone that “Gan” control or master it as I. I, Frank Worrell, hereby leave Essex High being smarter than what I was when I started. I, Marilyn Michelle Young, leave all my yearbook worries to Andoria Henry and Lennette Gaines. 34 ORGANIZATIONS 35 SCA DOES BETTER THAN EVER This year the members of the SCA undertook several activities to enhance the school life at Essex. The annual presentation of the Homecoming Queens and the Homecoming Dance were a great success. The halftime presentation was preceded by an event that hasn’t been held for several years. Miss Davis, our art teacher, put together with the aid of the SCA a Homecoming Parade displaying many floats from various local organizations and businesses. The Homecoming princesses also rode in the parade. The Homecoming Dance held the next night also proved to be successful. Overall the Homecoming week activ- ities were an enjoyable program. The SCA also spon- sored a food drive which provided several needy families with a little extra for Thanksgiving. We also displayed a float in the Christmas Parade with the cooperation of the Essex Department of Parks and Recreation. Presently the SCA is engaged in revising the Student Handbook which contains various school regulations, school chants, and clubs. There are sev- eral other issues that we hope to enact that will improve the SCA and make it more active in the years to come. L to R; T. Raduenz — Secretary; P. [ohnson — Treasurer; M. Young — Vice-Pres; E. Kyte — Pres. SCA Representatives 36 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is an organization of Jr. and Sr. students that have shown out- standing scholarship, lead- ership, character and service. Members are elected each year by the faculty. This year the members man- ned booth at Lowery’s Restau- rant to collect for the Cystic Fibrosis “Breath of Life” cam- paign. They also sponsored a float in the Homecoming Pa- rade that received Honorable Mention. L to R; Terri Reinhardt — Secretary; Russell Owens — Treasurer; Johnny Lanier — President; Douglas Davis — Vice President. 1st row L to R; E. Kyte; A. Smith; T. Reinhardt; R. Volante; R. Pratt; 2nd row L to R; R. Owens; J. Lanier: D. Davis. 37 FFA - A FUTURE FOR AMERICA OFFICERS: F. Worrell — Reporter; D. Bareford — Sentinel; S. Cooke — Treasurer; A. Brooks — President; J. Clarke — Vice President; L. Greenwood — Secretary. ASSISTANT OFFICERS: G. Banks — Reporter; M, Carneal — Secretary; J. Rice — Treasurer; D. Baughan — President; S. Brooks — Vice President; W. Lane — Sentinel. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of high school students of vocational agriculture. The purpose of the FFA is to prepare lead- ers for tomorrow’s agriculture. The Essex FFA chapter is trying to meet these goals by involving its members in a wide area of activities. These activities include the judging contest such as: Forestry Farm Mechanics, Rifle Shooting, Parliamentary Proce- dure, Crops, Public Speaking, and Tractor Driving. The chapter also pro- vides recreational activities, which in- cludes a recreation night twice a month, plus summer activities. Also the FFA chapter is involved in activi- ties which are beneficial to the com- munity and surrounding areas. Each year the Essex FFA Chapter takes a group of members to the State FFA Convention in Blacksburg, Va., to help develop their understanding of the FFA and its functions. While there, the members also participate in the judging contest and receive awards which they have won during the year for their work. We hope that by having a successful year, the Essex FFA Chapter can prove that FFA is a strength ... A Future for America. FORESTRY JUDGING TEAM: K. Thomas, F, Worrell, S. Cooke, J. Swinson, M. Carneal. 39 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS FOCUS ON FAMILIES To improve personal, family, and community living both now and in the future is the overall goal of the Future Homemakers of America, the National organization of students studying home economics in junior and senior high schools. The Essex FHA Chapter selected as its emphasis for the year, “Family Focus, 1776-1976, with emphasis on the traditions, values, ideals, and experiences that have sustained families. In addition to chapter programs, class discussions, displays, individual and community projects, the program of work emphasis was developed through the following program topics: Why the Bicentennial?” “Families Foster Brotherhood” “76 Family Yuletide Traditions” “Building on the Past Looking to the Future “Educational Pursuits Families” “Families Establish Roots (history of communities in county, artifacts, etc.) 40 1st row L to R; A. Bundy -- Vice Pres; A. Hatton — Pres; J. Pollard — Vice Pres; Martha Lee Secretary: 2nd row L to R; C, Pugh — Treasurer; J, Robb Reporter; f. Pratt — Parliamentarian; D. Hickman -■ Historian; P. Gardner “ Songleader. 41 HERO L to R; Mrs. Dockery, Nathan Gaines, Gail Holmes, Annette Simms, Roxie Pollard. 2nd row — Arlene Scott, Mary Roane, Doretha Beverly, Diane Clarke, Valerie Wells, Diane Braxton, Charlotte Rich, Jeffrey Garnett. 3rd row — Joanna Green, Hazel Darby, Mary Lee, Emma Gray, Virgie Taylor, Queen Richardson, Juanita Bundy, Mrs. Bowens. Home Economics Related Occupations chapters are a part of the national organization of FHA Heroers are students involved in a search for direction for a full and useful life. Through their interest in home economics and the jobs and careers related to this profession, they have become members of HERO, and program of class learning, chapter activities and job experiences. The specific goals of HERO chapters are to help individuals through the Oc- cupational Home Economics program to develop leadership ability, strengthen personal qualities, develop contacts with individuals and groups in the community who are associated with employ- ment, and to promote an appreciation for the world of work. HERO students prepare lunch. 42 FBLA Sitting: D. Taylor, R. Vessels, A. Henry, G. Rollins, B. Harris, R. Baughan, S. Bishop, A. Dabney. 2nd row; J. Taylor, C. Acree, D. Cla rke, J. Johnson, D. Gaines, V. Taylor, S. Wilder, K. Faunteroy, E. Nelson, T. Corbin, J. Robb, L. Gaines; 3rd row; A. Burrell, P. Johnson, G. Dabney, B. McGuire, A. Smith, R. Hickman, F. Beverly, S. Smith, E. Johnson, D. Young, D. Johnson, Mrs. Cannon. The purpose of FBLA is to provide as an integral part of the instructional program additional opportunities for students in business and office education to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities. The nine specific goals of FBLA are to: (1) Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. (2) Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. (3) Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise. (4) Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community. (5) Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. (6) Encourage and practice efficient money management. (7) Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty. (8) Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. (9) Facilitate the transition from school to work. CHESS CLUB L. to R. — C. Robertson, R. Carlton, J. Slaughter, H. Edwards, L. Schools, R. Harper, S. Dishman, K. Tresco, R. Johnson, S. Swonk, T. Jones, Sponsor — Mr, Robertson. LIBRARY STAFF L. to R, — E. Johnson, D. Young, R. Pratt, S, Austin, T. White, C. Gibson, Mrs. Cary — Librarian, L. Greenwood, D. Clarke, J. Hayes, L. Schools, T, Parson, M. Owen, D. Overstreet. 44 DECA DECA participated in several activities during the year. Some of the activities were collecting money for Jerry Lewis Telethon, promoted trade in Tappahannock on Radio, in Newspaper and with circulars, put a float in Homecoming parade, and put on a Shoplifting prevention program, DECA had two fund raising programs which were a DECA Sock Hop and Cookie Sale. They attended the Fall Rally at Stratford and took part in a Bicentennial Program. They received letters of congratulations from Gov. Godwin and Attorney General Andrew Miller, for promoting the shoplifting prevention program. H. Pitts — Chaplin; N. Schools — Reporter; T. Bryant — Secretary; R. Harper — President; P. Mundie — Vice President; T. Corbin — Treasurer; J. Holmes — Parlimentarian. 45 CREATIVE WRITING CLASS First row L. to R. — K. Hayes, Mrs, johnson, F. Bowen, Second row — T. Corbin, T. Bryant — co-editor, D. Gayle, D. Carneal, Third row — L. Jackson, D. Bergquist, M. Sill, L. Roane, }. Doane, D. Sylva — co-editor. The Creative Writing Class attempted to make the ’75 Trojans ’76 newspaper as informative and entertaining as possible to help keep each student at Essex High up to date on the activities occuring at our school. With a working body of classmates, Mrs. Johnson helped the class bring out their inner scholastic skills and by doing so, helped the group to create the school newspaper and the literary magazine. We the new students of the first Creative Writing Class only hope that this year’s publications will inspire those who will take this course to follow in our footsteps and experience the joy of writing creatively. 46 lllllllMl, BON VOYAGE Eddie Kyte Tammy Taylor David Headley Buttons Johnson Mark Fruend Robin Watkins Brad Nor ton Sharon Williams Monte Gladding Sharon Wilder Kevin Lankford Robin Beale Della Sue Watkins Keith Cooke Donna Gayle Jimmy Slaughter Susan Sherwood Scott Forshaw Mary Jo Owen Colville Hutchinson Marsha McDaniel Carter Robertson Raynell Vessels Debbie Ellers Miss Nancy Davis Mr. William Dockery Mrs. Shirley Johnson These Students toured parts of Italy, France, and Switzerland during their Spring Vacation. This gave them an opportunity to see how others lived. 47 TROJAN’S BAND The band members are; Flutes — B. Bowens, L. Schools, J. Butler, D. Allen, V. Holmes, B. Alcock, T. Carson, D. Schroder, Clarnets — E. Smith, S. Smith, S. Bryant, P, Young, G. McGuire, A. Simms, A. Johnson, L. Hence, C. Acree, K. Fauntleroy, S. Clay, L. Smith, P. Johnson, J. Bowens, S. Bryant, M. Noel, Saxophones — B. Blagmon, G. Blagmon, T. Carson, C. Cary, L. Carey, W. Lane, R. Young. Horns — D. Bryants, M. Gilbert, Trumpets — M. Gibson, A. Smith, S. Johnson, J. Bailey, M. Kelly, J. Barett, P. Pitts, B. Almarode, Trombones — R. Burell, P. Wormley, R. Martin, R. Hickman, S. Fauntleroy, R. Rollins, M. Redman, D. Allen, A. Pollard, 1. Harris, Tuba — T. Pratt, Percussion — C. Frith, W. Harris, A. Narris, D. Longbreak. Color Guards — J. Adams, V. Taylor, R. Baughan, S. Wilder, J. Adams, P. Taylor. Instructor — Mr. H. Rippeon The Essex Trojan Band has become one of the best instrumental groups in the area. The size has grown to 60 members, with a 12 member Honor Guard. In 1975 the band traveled to Winchester, Va. to participate in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The Trojan Band was selected as the OFFICIAL ' S BAND in the National Tobacco Festival in Richmond. The Band participated in many local and area parades and performed Pre-Game and Half-time shows at the Football and Basketball games. The Band members are especially proud of their new full dress uniforms which were purchased this year by the Band Booster Club, Band students, and the School Board. They are presently making plans to attend the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1977. 48 Drum Major and Majorette Marvin Redman and Debbie Stalnaker 49 First row — left to right, A. Rhines, D. Hence, S. Frith, T. Reinhardt, S. Jeter, D. Worrell, T. Parson, C. Morris, Second row — C. Blagmon, C. Rollins, S. Hammond, E. Johnson, C. Fauntleroy, B. Byrd, C. Frith, L. Greenwood, Director D. Dickenson. THE CHORALE The Chorale gives students who enjoy singing a chance to become familiar with part singing — to explore a wide variety of music and to perform before various groups. 50 Classes PATRICIA LYNN ALLEN Mgr. Girls Track — 2: Newspaper Feature Editor — 3; Newspaper Assistant Editor — 4; FHA — 1,2; SCA Rep. — 4; Color Guard — 2; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Who ' s Who; French Club; Yearbook — 4,5; NEDT Award — 3 MARIE ASHLOCK Softball; FHA; Heros Vice-Pres. BARBARA SUE AUSTIN RICHARD KENT BERGQUIST Newspaper — Advertising — 5 FLOYD McKinley beverly, jr BARRY DONNELL BLAGMON J.V. Baseball — 2, 3; Varsity Baseball — 4, 5; Track — 2, 3, 4; FFA — 1, 2, 3; Student Patrol — 3, 4; Band — 3, 4, 4 52 LINDSAY EDWARD BOOHER Trans. 1973; Varsity Football 3, 4, 5; Cap. — 5; Varsity Basketball -- 4, 5; Varsity Baseball — 4, 5; J.V. Baseball — 3 BEVERLY MARIE BOWENS Band 3, 4, 5 DIANE MARIE BRAXTON FRANKLIN SHEARWOOD BRIZENDINE, JR J.V. Baseball — 2 ; Varsity Baseball — 3, 4, 5; Golf 2, 5; Tennis — 5: Yearbook — 4, 5; J.V. Football -• 2; Varsity Football — 3, 4, 5; Who’s Who: French Club: Class Rep. - 4; SCA Rep. - 1, 2, 3 KENNETH ANDREW BROOKS SCA Vice-Pres. — 4; FFA Reporter — 3, 4; FFA Pres. — 5: Varsity Football — 4, 5; Who’s Who — 5 JAMES BROWN 53 THERESA KAY BRYANT FHA - 1, 2; SCA Rep. - 2, 3; Newspaper — 4: Newspaper Co-Editor — 5: Class Pres. — 4; ESSA — 4; DECA Secretary — 5; Class Treasurer — 5; Yearbook Tri-Editor - 5 JUNITA BUNDY ARLENE BURRELL FRANCES DARLENE BYRD FBLA Treasurer — 5; FHA — 1, 2, 3; DECA - 3; SCA Rep. - 2, 3 LARRY WINSTON CAREY DIANNA LYNN CARNEAL SCA Rep. — 1; J.V. Cheerleader — 2; FHA — 1, 2: Majorette — 3, 4; DECA — 4; Newspaper — 5: Homecoming Princess — 1 ; 54 CYNTHIA DIANE CLARKE JULIAN CLARKE LLOYD CLARKE CONNIE JILL CONNELLEE FHA — 1; Majorette — 1; Society of Outstanding American High School Students — 4; Who’s Who; Student Honor and Conduct Board — 3; SCA Rep, — 2, 3, 5; Class Vice-Pres. — 5; Yearbook — 4, 5; Homecoming Princess — 5; French Club — 5; Senior Advisory Council — 5 WILLIAM KEITH COOKE DWAN CORBIN 55 LINDA CAROLE CORBIN FHA - 1, 2, 3. 4, 5; FBLA - 3, 4, 5; FFA - 4; Who ' s Who; Student Patrol — 4 TERESA CORBIN TERRY ALEXANDER CORBIN J.V. Basketball — 3; DECA — 3; Photo Club; Auto Mech. — 4, 5; Varsity Basketball — 4, 5 HAZEL DARBY FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Hero — 5; Yearbook ANDREA DAVIS DOUGLAS DAVIS |.V. Baseball — 3; Varsity Football — 3; Varsity Baseball — 4, 5; FFA — 1, 2, 3; FFA Secretary — 3; FFA Parlimentary Team; NHS; Boys State 56 SARAH DIXON FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA — 5; Yearbook — 5 JO ANN DOANE Track — 2, 3, 4, 5; Softball — 2, 3, 4; DECA — 4; FHA — 1; Choir — 1; French Tour Group — 4; Newspaper — 5 GREGORY DOUGHERTY JOHN WESLEY EATON CYNTHIA FIELDS Band — 1, 2, 3; FHA — 5; Basketball — 5; Softball — 3; J.V. Cheerleader — 2 NATHAN CARYLE GAINES Varsity Track — 2, 3; Mgr. J.V. Baseball — 3; Building Trades — 3, 4; FFA — 1, 2; Hero — 5 57 JEFFERY GARNETT JOSEPHINE GARNETT LEE GARNETT DONNA GAYLE MIGHAEL DAVID GIBSON Band - 3. 4, 5: FFA - 1; SGA Rep. - 3; Glass Treasurer — 4; Student Patrol — 3 ROBERT GRANT 58 ALFRED GRAY FAYLENE GRAY JOANN PAIGE GREEN THOMAS JETER GREENSTREET LEWIS GREENWOOD RUSSEL CRALLE HAMMACK 59 JAMES TRACY HARMON j.V. Football — 1, 2; J.V. Baseball — 1, 2; Varsity Football — 3, 4, 5; Capt. — 5; Varsity Baseball — 3, 4, 5; Yearbook — 5; Tennis — 5; Track — 3, 5; Junior Class Rep.; French Class BERTINA CELESTINE HARRIS FBLA Pres. — 5; Class Secretary — 5; SCA Rep. — 5; Basketball — 5; Varsity Cheerleader — 4; FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; FBLA — 3, 4, 5; Newspaper — 4; Yearbook — 5; Band; Majorette; 4-H WILLIAM CARL HARRIS J.V. Baseball — 1, 2; Basketball — 1; FHA — 4, 5; Choir; Band; Mgr. Varsity Basketball — 3, 4 CHRISTOPHER ALFONSO HARRISON EDWARD GILMOUR HAYES French Tour Group — 3; French Club — 5; Boys State — 1975; Class Rep. — 5; Yearbook — 4, 5; SCA Rep. — 3, 5; Who’s Who - 1975 JANICE BROOK HAYES 60 KATHERINE ANNETTE HAYES FHA - 1, 2, 3; DECA - 3, 4, 5; Newspaper - 5 DORETTA LOE HICKMAN SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 3; Basketball — 3, 4, 5; Cap. - 5; Softball - 3, 4, 5; Cheerleader - 5; FHA — 3, 4, 5; Yearbook — 5; Choir — 1 RONALD WAYNE HICKMAN Band - 2, 3, 4, 5; J.V. Baseball - 2, 3; FBLA - 5; Track - 1, 2 ROGER HUNDLEY PATRICIA ANN HOWARD J.V. Cheerleader — 1; SCA Rep. — 2; Majorette — 2; Color guard — 3; DECA — 5; Newspaper — 5; Yearbook — 5 LINWOOD JACKSON 61 1 THERESA DIANE JOHNSON FHA - 1, 2, 3; FBLA - 3, 4, 5; FBLA Secretary — 5; Yearbook — 5 FRANKIE JOHNSON Band - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Track - 2, 3, 5; J.V. Football — 2; Varsity Basketball — 4, 5 PAULETTE LORETTA JOHNSON DECA; FBLA; FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Track; Class Secretary — 2 JOHN JONES 62 ROBERT LEWIS JONES, JR GEORGE STEVIE JOHNSON WAYNE ROGERS JOHNSON EDWARD LEE KYTE J.V. Football — 2; SGA Rep. — 3; NHS — 5; SCA Pres. — 5; French Club — 5; French Tour Group — 3, 5 CHRIS LANDRUM JOHN MORTIMER LANIER, JR NHS Pres. - 5; Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 4; NECT - 3; Enrichment Programs - 4 63 JOHN KEVIN LANKFORD J.V. Football — 1, 2; J.V. Baseball — 2; Varsity Football — 3, 4, 5 ALVIN MANNING EMILY PAIGE MUNDIE SCA Rep. — 1, 4, 5; Track — 2, 4; FHA — 1, 2; FBLA — 4; Class Secretary — 4; DECA Vice Pres. — 5; Yearbook — 5; Homecoming Queen ROSE MUSE 64 MARIE NOEL Track — 4; Band — 2, 3, 4, 5; Choir — 5 BRADLEY JONATHAN NORTON Track — 3, 4, 5; Tennis — 5; Yearbook — 5; Newspaper — 5; SCA Rep. — 4; French Club — 5; French Tour Group — 5 RUSSELL LOUIS OWENS, JR SCA Rep. — 5; Class Rep. — 4, 5; NHS — 5; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; NEDT Award — 3 PATRICIA ANN PARKER DECA - 3; FHA - 1, 2, 3 JOSEPH RUSSELL PARR, JR J.V. Football — 2; J. V. Baseball — 2; Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; DECA — 3, 4; FFA - 1. 2, 3, 4, 5 TINA MARIE PARSON FHA — 2; SCA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 65 ROXIE MARLENE POLLARD JOYCE PRATT FHA — 1, 2, 3; Band — 3, 4: Choir ROBERT ANTONIO PRATT SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. — 1, 5: Vice-Pres. — 2; SCA Officer — 3; Society of Distinguished High School Students; ESSA — 2; Forensics — 4, 5; NHS; Student Advisory Committee: Boy’s State: Yearbook — 5; Class Rep. — 4; French Club MARION DARLENE RANSOME TERRI LEIGH REINHARDT Trans. 1974: Yearbook — 4, 5; Tri-Editor — 5: NHS Secretary — 5; Girls State — 1975: SCA Rep. — 5 CHARLOTTE RICH FHA - 1, 2, 3; Hero - 4. 5 66 LARRY MATTHEW ROANE Newspaper — 5 MARY ROANE FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Hero - 5 CHARLENE MADENIA ROLLINS DECA - 3; FHA - 1, 2, 3 GERALDINE |UANITA ROLLINS FHA - 1. 2, 3; SCA Rep. 1; FBLA - 5; Yearbook — 3, 5. LINWOOD ALTON SCHOOLS I.V. Football; Varsity Football: Chess Club ARLENE SCOTT FHA — 1, 2, 3; Hero; Yearbook — 4, 5 67 MARY ALYCE SILL SCA — Rep. — 2; J.V. Cheerleader — 1; Band — 2, 3; Colorguard — 1, 2; Newspaper — 5; Yearbook — 5 SPURGEON ALPHONSO SMITH SHARON MAXINE SMITH Beg. Band — 1; Adv. Band — 2, 3, 5; SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 3; J.V. Cheerleader; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader; FBLA — 5; Yearbook — 5 LINDA ANN SWINSON FHA — 1, 2; J.V. Cheerleader — 2; Track team Mgr. — 2; Choir — 2; Photo Club — 3; Yearbook — 3, 4, 5; Newspaper — 3, 4; Forensics — 3, 4, 5; Class Rep. — 4, 5; Who’s Who; French Club DONNA JEAN SYLVA Track - 2, 3, 4; FHA - 1, 2; DECA - 4; DECA Treasurer; Newspaper — 5; Co- editor; Homecoming Princess — 1, 2, 4; French Tour Group — 4; Softball — 4 68 DOROTHY MAE TAYLOR FBLA 1, 2; FHA — 1, 2, 3; Occ. Clothing — 1; Hero Treasurer; DECA ROBERT ANTHONY TRESCO Track — 3 RALPH TAYLOR DAVID WAYNE TIGNOR Track - 3; FFA - 1, 5; DECA - 3, 4 69 DARYLE SPENCER WARE VALERIE JEANNETTE WELLS RICHARD ANDREW VOLANTE, JR J.V. Baseball — 3; Golf — 4; Rappahannock Community College Enrichment Program - 4: Tennis - 5; NHS - 5; Varsity Baseball - 5 DAVID PAUL WILLIAMS J.V. Football - 1, 2; MVP - Co-Cap. - 2; j.V. Baseball - 2: Golf - 2; Varsity Football - 3, 5; Varsity Baseball - 3, 5 70 PERRY PAXTON WORMLEY Band — 3, 4, 5; J.V. Basketball — 1; FFA — 1; SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 4, 5: Class Vice-Pres. — 4; Varsity Basketball — 5; Student Patrol — 3, 4 MARILYN MICHELLE YOUNG SCA Vice-Pres. — 4; SCA Rep. — 1, 2; Class Rep. — 4; FAH - 1, 2, 3; Yearbook — 4; Tri-Editor — 5; 4-H; Newspaper — 3; Library Club — 1; French Club — 5 FRANKLIN EVERTTE WORRELL, JR FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Reporter — 5; Chess Club — 3 PICKETT THOMAS WYATT Cross Country — 2; FFA — 1 71 Robert Franklin — President Lorenzo Bundy — Vice-President Monte Gladding — Secretary Denyce Young — Treasurer 72 JUNIORS ONE STEP AWAY Patty Akers Ethyl Amarosa James Bailey Robin Baughan Doretha Beverly Gary Blagmon Francis Bowen Billy Brooks Charles Braxton Craig Brooks David Brooks Jeff Brooks Debbie Bryant Alexander Bundy Lorenzo Bundy Ronald Burrell Carolyn Carter Dorothy Carter Cornel! Cary Michael Clarke Wayne Clarke Carl Cobb Audrey Corbin Edwin Courtney Gail Dabney Leon Darby Andrea Davis Charles Davis Cindy Davis Melvin Davis Susan Dishman Debbie Ellers Kathy Fauntleroy Scott Forshaw Robert Franklin Mark Fruend 73 Christine Gaines Charlene Gibson Monte Gladding Leon Greenwood Joanne Haile Sandra Hammond Robert Harper Sandra Harper Annette Hatton David Headley Laletha Hence James Holmes Tony Holmes Violet Holmes Colville Hutchinson Ellen Johnson Jennifer Johnson Karen Jones Annette Lee Ronnie Martin Sylvia Martin Brenda McGuire Debbie Overstreet Mary Jo Owen Tony Peay Joanie Pollard Terry Pratt Beverley Prince Tim Raduenz William Ransome Patricia Rennolds Queen Richardson 74 Barbara Roane Carter Robertson Francis Robinson Curtis Roy Randy Sanford Franklin Sayles Robert Sayles Betty Schools Linda Schools Nancy Schools Dennis Seay Annette Simms Debbie Smith Estelle Smith Debbie Stalnaker Robin Sydnor Julia Taylor Nancy Taylor Pamela Taylor Peggy Taylor Tammy Taylor Verna Taylor Virgie Taylor Gregory Taylor Robin Watkins Skipper Weiss Sharon Wilder Sharon Williams Debbie Woods Denyce Young 75 Sophomores Have Many Ideas For ’78 Cabell Acree Cheryl Acree Jennifer Adams Joanna Adams Pamela Akers Floretta Ashlock Cathy Austin Dean Bareford Jay Barrett Robin Beale Jerry Beverly Susan Bishop Cynthia Blagmon Karen Blagmon Joey Blanton Jerry Bradley Cynthia Braxton Carolyn Brooks Patricia Brooks Angela Bundy Cleo Bundy Flornette Byrd Thomas Carey Rusty Carlton Timmy Carneal Tim Caro Dale Clarke Judith Clarke Sharon Clarke Bridget Coghill 76 Ginger Davenport Melvin Dawson Sandra Dawson Teresa Davt son Heath Edwards Robin Elliott Curtis Forbes Charles Frith Darlene Gaines Earl Gaines Joseph Gaines Lynette Gaines Nathan Gaines Ronald Gaines James Gardner Peggy Gardner Samuel Gouldin Thomas Green James Harper Antonio Harris Ira Harris Janet Hayes Andoria Henry Paul Hilton Michael Holmes Wanda Holmes Alice Howard Tokeenia Jeter Robbie Johnson Sandra Johnson 77 Corlis Jones Tommy Jones Tony King Donald Lankford Martha Lee Frank Lomax Nellie Lomax Keenan Lumpkin Gina McGuire Billy Moore Bobby Moore Mary Moore Joann Myers Shirley Nelson Cheryl Noel Barbara Overstreet Frank Parker Glen Payne Cyntbia Pitts Hunter Pitts Debra Pratt Juanita Pratt Terry Pratt Joyce Ransom Clara Reynolds Shirley Reynolds Anne Rhines Tommy Richardson Kim Roane Wanda Roane 78 Erma Robb foyce Robb Mary Robinson Robert Rollins Sherman Roy Dennis Sadler Tommy Schroeder Tony Shelton Wayne Shelton Jimmy Slaughter Wanda Stalnaker Melvin Stewart Barry Sumner Gary Sumner Joe Swinson Steve Swonk Darlene Taylor Wanda Taylor Daniel Tignor Alice Vaughan Raynell Vessels Thomas Washington Della Watkins Jerome Whitaker Eva Woods Faye Wood George Wright Mary Yarborough Rodney Young 79 Freshmen Strive For Perfection Adrienne Austin Prince Banks Cynthia Barrow Deborah Bayton Jay Bishop James Bradswell Nelson Bradswell Brenda Blagmon Ralph Blagmon Thomas Blagmon Sandra Bowler Carolyn Brooks Eric Brooks Hope Brooks Lisa Brooks Sherri Brooks Sandra Bryant Angela Bundy Beverly Bundy Lisa Bundy Kevin Burrell Beverly Byrd Shawn Campbell Becky Carneal Mark Chenault Michael Clay Josephine Clarke Unarico Clarke Tammy Dabney Darlene Darby Jeff Davenport Terry Davis Wanda Davis Sandra Dishman Deborah Dunn Randy Elliott 80 Tony Elliott Spurgeon Fautleroy Terry Fautleroy Tammy Fogarty Sharon Frith James Gaines Carolyn Gardner Diane Gardner William Garnett Yvonne Garnett Mary Gilbert Donna Gishel Lester Golden Elizabeth Haile Brad Hall Dean Harper Benjamin Harris Catlett Harrison Della Hickman William Hill Henry Hodges James Howard Steve Howard Alison Jefferies Arlene Johnson Barry Johnson Elsie Johnson Louise Johnson Pamela Johnson Timothy Johnson Tony Johnson William Johnson Brenda King Keith Kyte James Lane Patricia Lankford 81 I William S. Lee Marsha McDaniel Frankie Moore Joseph Moss Robert Muse Ronald Muse Carol Anne Noel Neil Norton Billie Jo Overstreet Linda Peay Richard Perry Walter Pierce William Pitts Alvin Pollard Juanita Pratt Eric Raduenz Kim Reese Gladys Richardson Cynthia Roane Juanita Roane Phyliss Roane Ruben Roane Patricia Robinson Julie Rock Kimberley Ruth Stephen Sanders James Sayles Lesley Sayles William Shelton Susan Sherwood Shirley Silva Win Sisson Lisa Smith Roslyn Smith Sandra Smith James Sydnor Barbara Taylor Perry Taylor Tommy Taylor Kevin Thomas Rodney Thomas David Tignor 82 Barbara Tunstall Dorothy Tunstall Edward Tunstall Micheal Tunstall Howard Wainwright Betty Walton Lindsay Ware Macon Ware Helen Washington Lula B. Washington Marine Washington Rose Washington 83 Population Ex plosion Danny Akers Rebecca Alcock David Allen Dawn Allen Paul Allen Viola Amorosa Glen Banks Everett Barette David Baughan Fred Blagmon Katherine Blagmon Shelia Blagmon Wayne Blagmon Earl Boughton Katherine Boughton June Bowens Cynthia Bowler Lorraine Braxton Marion Braxton Robin Brizendine Ernest Brooks Floyd Brooks Cheryl Bryant Daryl Bundy George Bundy Jane Bundy Michael Bundy Pamela Bundy Phillip Bundy Sherry Burton Terry Burton John Butler Bobby Byrd Della Campbell Marie Campbell Arlene Carey 84 Marvin Carneal Terry Carson Trent Carson Stanley Clarke Teresa Coleman Patricia Connellee Eugene Corbin Amanda Courtney Julie Courtney Howard Davenport Eugene Davis Tammy Davis Faye Dawson Robert Dufour Randy Dunham Cynthia Dunning Phillip Elliott Rudell Fauntleroy Tina Fauntleroy Alberta Foster Glenda Gaines Keith Gaines Theresa Gardner Constance Garnett Delores Garnett Karen Garnett Sharon Garnett Larry Gayle Betty Giles Emmaline Gray Christine Hand Debbie Headley Deborah Hence Joseph Henry Edith Hill Robie Hite Michael Hobbs James Hodges Clarence Holmes Karen Holmes Jack Howard Novella Howard 85 Frank Hundley Wayne Johnson Shanta Jeter Jacqueline Johnson James Johnson John L. Johnson John W. Johnson Jackie Jones Sandy Jones Gayle King William Lane Gail Lomax Daryl Lucas Clyde Martin Lee Martin Walter Martin Karen Minter Jacqueline Moody Clarence Morris William Mothershead Tony Nelson Franklin Parker Jacklon Payne David Pendleton Randy Sadler says, “She’s late again! Parker steals a kiss during lunch! 86 Debra Pierce John Pierce Patricia Pitts Anthony Pollard Vanessa Pollard Kenneth Posey Carolyn Pugh Mark Pratt Marvin Redman Bridget Reece Donald Reynolds Francis Rhines James Rice David Rich Ellen Roane Josh Roane Phyllis Roane Dale Robb Debra Robinson Darry Robinson Anthony Rollins Margo Roy Edward Roy Janice Sadler Randy Sadler Debra Samuels Dennis Samuels Nester Samuels Michael Sayles Robin Sayles Frankie Schefflien John Schools Michael Schools Sandra Schools Ralph Skelton Carolyn Smith Elmer Smith Eric Smith Ruth Smith Carolyn Stewart Ronald Stokes Connie Sutton 87 Frank Taylor Mary E. Taylor Mary J. Taylor Rhonda Taylor Meleda Tunstall Katie Upton Devon Vaughan Randy Vaughan Jeffery Vessels Ettra Veon Elenora Wainwright Denyce Washington Ellen Washington Tammy White Timmy Wilder Rodney Withers Denna Woods Debra Worrell Sarah Wright William Wright Carol Yeatts Barbarba Young Carol Young Juliet Young Practice Makes Perfect! 88 Faculty 89 Joan Alsop Special Education and Learning Disabilities Henry Ashton Physical Education and Spanish Carolyn Avent History Cherry Baylor English Cathy Bonner English Bernice Brooks Guidance Counselor Lucy Brown Home Economics Gladys Bowens Occupational Clothing 90 Matilda Cannon Typing Ann Cary Librarian Betty Jo Butler Mathmatics Edna Carlton Latin and Mathmatics Jesse Casey Distributive Education Cathy Coates Cosmetology Abigail Collins History 91 Dianna Dickinson Chorus Director P. M. Dockery Food Service William Dockery French Mary Edwards History Francis Durham Business Wayman Edwards Mathmatics Vince Garland IV Agricultural Science Wanda Giampocaro Science 92 Lureatha Harris English Wilhemina Herndon Special Education Tommy Jones History Shirley Johnson English Isaac July Guidance Counselor Joan Kidd Science Steve Lewis Physical Education Teresa McCloskey Physical Education 93 Willie Mitchell Physical Education Margaret Morgan Physical Education Harry Rippeon Band Director Howard Robertson Science Dale Sanders Agricultural Science John Sheppard English Lillian Smith Home Economics Spurgeon Smith Building Trades 94 Grace Spindle English Karl Wachsmuth History Agnes Ware English Randy Wells Raymond Whitaker Mathmatics Mathmatics Julian Wyatt Auto Mechanics Stan Young Science and Chemistry 95 CAFETERIA STAFF and CUSTODIANS L. to R. — F. Danridge, S. Fauntleroy, G. Sydnor, H. Davis, V. Davis, B. Martin, S. Simmons, A. Holmes. L. to R. — R. Conley, A. Braxton 96 SPORTS 97 FOOTBALL SEASON A BIG SUCCESS L. to R. C. Bowler, R. Watkins, V. Holmes, D. Bryant, S, Williams, B. Byrd, B. Johnson, not pictured — D. Gaines, W. Holmes, L. Jackson This year the Varsity Football Cheerleaders with- stood the rain and cold to cheer on the Trojans to their many victories. They boosted school spirit with the help of the football team’s winning sea- son, They should be given a large amount of credit for the activities they carried out during Home- coming week. These activities included the spirit chain, Purple and Gold Day, 50’s Day, and the organization of the Bon Fire, that would not have been possible without the help of the FFA. They sold stocking hats and had a bake sale. This money will to for rain coats for next year’s cheerleaders. The spirit at Essex High was boosted tremendously because of the cheerleaders untiring efforts and the efforts of the football team itself. Co-Captains — Violet Holmes and Sharon Williams 98 COACH OF THE YEAR This year the Odyssey Staff would like to dedicate “Coach of the Year” to coach Steve Lewis. This is in recognition of his tremendous encouragement to the football team. In his first year with us, Coach Lewis’ efforts helped to increase school spirit to an all-time high. Mr. Lewis was born in North Carolina. When he was five years old, he moved to Cape Charles, Va. Upon graduation, from high school, he received a scholarship to the University of Richmond where he received his B.S. and Masters in Physical Education. He was a graduation assistant at the U. of R. before he came to Essex. We hope Mr. Lewis will enjoy his position at Essex for many years to come! 99 TROJANS HAVE WINNING SEASON Kneeling L to R; R. Sanford, K. Lankford, L. Greenwood, D. Williams, J. Eaton — Capt., S. Johnson, N. Brizendine, J. Harmon - Capt, K. Cooke — Capt., L. Booher — Capt., A. Brooks, D. Saddler, Standing; Coach Ashton, L. Bundy, R. Franklin, D. Sayles, B. Brooks, C. Cary, M. Gladding, T. Raduenz, R. Johnson, D. Bareford, C. Forbes, J. Slaughter, and Coach Lewis. Turning things around — a new head coach — a winning season — third place finish. Football at Essex put on a new face for the better in 1975. Faced with a 19 game losing streak dating back to 1972. New head coach Steve Lewis and his assistants, Mr. Jones and Mr. Whitaker set out to change things in a big way. Starting with a stingy defense that yielded only 84 points in 10 games. The Trojans compiled a record of 4 wins — 3 losses — 3 ties. This was good enough for the first winning season since 1968, and an outright third place finish in the nine team Northern Neck District. This also worked the first time since 1971 that the Trojans had finished above ninth place. Major accomplishments during the year included victories over West Point, Lancaster, Brentsville, and W L. A tie with arch-rival King George was deemed a moral victory of sorts. Two of the three losses came at the hands of state ranked teams New Kent and Bowling Green (eventually a 10-7 loser to state champ Clintwood in the finals). The Trojans’ wishbone offense garnered only 79 points on the campaign. Week after week it was faced with a new defensive alignment designed to step its thrust at opposing goal lines. With a wealth of offensive talent returning. 1976 should prove to be a better year offensively. Five players were honored with All-District honors for the year. First Team selectors were; Cornell Cary, strong safety; Jimmy Harmon, center; and Lorenzo Bundy, split end. Second Team selections included Lindsey Booher, tight end and line backer; and Kevin Lankford, punter. Honorable Mention Honors were awarded to Keith Cooke as linebacker. Although a winning season was the major accomplishment of the year, perhaps a change in attitude among players and students alike was just as important. Community support increased, pep rallies were held before every home game, and interest in the game itself carried over well into the school year. As coach Lewis stated: “A player must set a goal, have confidence in the reality of that goal, and most important, BELIEVE in that goal. If he doesn’t have those three things, there is no hope for him or his team.” Belief in bigger and better things pervades the halls of Essex for football. The Big Mean Purple Machine looms as an ominous figure on the horizon of Northern Neck Football. The top is not far away. 100 First Touchdown of the Season Essex 25 12 6 0 0 8 6 6 8 8 SCORES West Point Lancaster King George Northumberland New Kent Rappahannock Brentsville Ladysmith W L Bowling Green Opp 6 0 6 0 7 8 0 21 6 30 How about an extra point!!!! You’ve gotta play tough!! Cornell breaks through . . . iM ' ml t 1 t ■ TROJANS THIRD IN DISTRICT Coaches — L. to R. — Mr. Whitaker, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Jones Getta Cooke Would you DARE question this bunch!?! How about a long one, Kevin? JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS 1. to R. — C. Stewart, P. Johnson, R. Fauntleroy, B. Young, S. Bryant, not pictured — L. Peay Left: Co-Captains — Carolyn Stewart and Pam Johnson 103 Kneeling — L. to R. — B. Byrd, D. Baughan, M. Tunstall, T. Carson, T. Wilder, F. Moore, W. Pierce, D, Rennolds. Standing — R. Blagmon, T. Nelson, R. Perry, M. Chenault, ]. Sydnor, J. Rice, T. Taylor, E, Raduenz, D. Allen, E. Tunstall, E. Brooks, T, Carson, H, Wainwright, D. Tignor, B, Hall, Coach Jones, not pictured — S. Fauntleroy The Essex High J.V. Trojans finished their season by winning their last two games. These wins evened their record to two wins, two losses, and one tie. Offensively, the J.V.’s were somewhat disappointing, displaying an inconsistant offensive attack that produced only 40 points in five games. Three players led scoring with 12 points each; David Allen, Ricky Perry and Dave Baughan, who led in pass receptions. The J.V. defense was outstanding all season with only one serious letdown at King George. The defense shutout three opponents and produced two safeties for the year with one of the safeties being the margin of difference over an undefeated Lancaster team. The “little Trojans” displayed a determined, scrappy style of play throughout the season despite being outweighted by every team they played. The J.V.’s provided some fine individual talent during the season and should provide more winning teams for Essex supporters in coming seasons. 104 Getting things together “The suspense is killing me.” Essex ]V SCHEDULE Opp 0 Ladysmith 0 8 W L 12 6 King George 42 24 Colonial Beach 0 2 Lancaster 0 Tell ’em!l! “Little Trojans” IN Action WRESTLING B. Norton, J. Swinson, T. Carson, T. Carson, D. Sydnor, J. Slaughter, B. Byrd, L. Gayle, Bradley, Standing; D. Bryant, S. Cooke, J. Harmon, T. Washington, K. Cooke, N. Brizendine, R. Burrell, E. Tunstall, J. Sydnor, M. Stuart, E. Johnson. This was the first full season for Wrestling at Essex High School. Essex had an exceptional good season with a 3-9 record. In the regional tournament, Captain Steve Cooke placed second and will go on to the State in May. Other outstanding wrestlers were: James Slaughter, Edward Tunstall, Nick Brizendine and Melvin Stuart. Coach Mitchell was pleased with his team performance this year since this was his first full year and he anticipated a more successful year next season. Captains: Slaughter, Cooke, Bradley EHS OPP 27 Virginia School at Hampton 23 5 Charles City High School 66 6 Charles City High School 65 20 Glouster High School 44 22 Christchurch School 47 12 Frederick Military 50 30 Walsingham Academy 24 14 Christchurch School 51 30 Gloucester High School 27 0 Brentsville High School 69 26 Surry County High School 41 25 Surry County High School 46 Sydnor smiles for the camera. Washington almost got a pin. Coach Mitchell checks score. Coach Rixey gives Dwayne final tips. Sydnor takes on the “Super Destroyer?” I got you now “Turkey.” David Headley Donnie Muse Varsity Basketball Coached by; left — Mr. Wachsmuth, right — Mr. Whitaker, manager — Glen Banks, Not pictured: Linsay Booher and Franklin Johnson The 1975-’76 Trojans finished the regular season number five in the Northern Neck District. They had a District record of 9 wins and 7 loses and an overall record of 11 wins and 7 loses. Jerome Whitaker was the season’s high scorer, averaging 18 points a game. He was followed by Lorenzo “Peanut” Bundy who averaged 14 points a game. Their scoring would not have been possible without the leadership of co- captains Cornell Cary and Leon Darby and the support of William “Bo” Ransome, who made up the remainder of the starting five. The dedication and spirit shown by Stevie Johnson and William Ransome will be greatly missed as they finish their last year on the squad. We anticipate a good season next year as we add to our ta lent with players from the J.V. squad. Jerome Whitaker Stevie Johnson Lorenzo Bundy Scores EHS OPP 65 Rappahannock 83 75 Northumberland 69 72 W L 67 61 Lancaster 67 70 Ladysmith 59 56 King George 69 96 West Point 44 90 West Point 59 59 Bowling Green 72 90 Brentsville 48 87 Rappahannock 51 54 Lancaster 62 51 Ladysmith 45 60 King George 62 60 Brentsville 39 66 Bowling Green 71 73 W L 69 64 Northumberland 59 William Ransome James Bailey Dick Sayles Cornell Cary 1. to r. — B. Sumner, F. Taylor, D. Fauntleroy, L. Ransome, R. Muse, A. Pollard, G. Sumner. Standing — T. Pratt, J. Beverley, D. Saddler, 1. Harris, D. Clarke, C. Bundy, J. Lane, T. Cary, P. Taylor, Coach Ashton. J.V. BASKETBALL The Trojan J.V. Basketball team played an eight- een game schedule in 1975-76, winning eleven and losing seven. In Northern Neck District their record was 9-7. For the season they scored 774 points for a 43 per game average while holding their opponents to 620, an average of 34 per game. Dale Clarke led the team in scoring with 139 points and Cleo Bundy in rebounds with 134. Clarke and Bundy also captained the squad. This is the first time Coach Ashton has handled the J.V. Basketball team. VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS D. Watkins P. Young B. Johnson G. McGuire, M. Lee, S. Clarke, J. Pratt, W. Holmes J.V. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS L to R G. Richardson, D. Allen, P. Johnson, J. Wormley, C. Young, K. Upton, R. Fautleroy, B. Young, D. Headley Co-Captains - Gladys Richardson Pam Johnson Eight Grade Basketball First row — W. Jackson. F. Blabmon, W. Lane, G, Banks, J. Henry, T. Wilder, D. Fauntleroy, Standing — Coach Mr. Dockery, J. Roane, E. Smith, M. Bundy, J. Johnson, M. Redman, D. Allen, D. Samuels, A. Rollins. The Eighth Grade Basketball Team was number one in the district with 7 wins and only 1 lose. Coach Dockery was pleased with his team’s per- formance this year. Co-captains: David Allen, Glenn Banks, Mark Redman Eighth grade Super-stars” 114 Softball 115 1st row L to R; R. Peel, L. Clark, T. Beamer, B. Passagaluppi, W. Scott, 2nd row; K. Lankford, J. Harmon, N. Brizendine, L. Booher, D. Davis, 3rd row; B. Blagmon, F. Beverly, S. Johnson, ]. Parr, Coach Ashton, 4th row; D. Headley, R. Bundy, R, Franklin, C. Forbes. Co-Captains; T. Beamer and B. Passagaluppi 116 FIVE STRAIGHT DISTRICT TITLES A completely revamped Trojan Varsity Baseball squad overcome the odds and some low spots during the season to finish first in their Division and then won the Northern Neck District Tournament to claim the District Title. The first place finish continued the Trojan’s streak of having won the District Championship or the regular season title to five straight years. Essex posted a 12-5 record overall for the season but the trail to first place was much tougher than the final record appears. After winning their first three games, the Trojans lost three of their next four to drop to 3-3 in the District. The bottom seemed to drop out when on April 1st. King George blasted Essex 21-6. However, after the 9-7 loss to Northumberland which dropped them 3-3, the Trojans lost one game in their next eight and put together a five game win streak that carried through the District Tournament. Once in, the Trojans put on a miraculous last two innings comeback to defeat Bowling Green 5-4 after trailing 4-0 and then outlasted Washington and Lee 8-7 for the championship. The next week saw the end of the streak as Essex was knocked out of the Regional by Atlantic High 3-1. Kevin Lankford led the team in hitting with a .320 average and also in RBI’s. Lorenzo Bundy followed at .315 and Lloyd Clark .314. Bundy led in hits with 17. Tim Beamer and Ras Peel in the infield and Clark and Passagaluppi in the outfield provided the team with excellent defense during their senior year. limmy Harmon, moved from outfield to catching became the top defensive catcher in the District. Other squad members who started at times were George Johnson, Floyd Beverly, Lindsey Booher, Nick Brizendine, and Douglas Davis. David Headley and Jody Parr divided most of the pitching with help from Lankford. Parr was 5-1 for the season including the winner in the final championship game with help from Headley. Headley, who pitched in tough luck at times, finished with a 5-3 record, one loss being 1-0 to Rappahannock. He pitched a one- hitter in the Regional game only to lose 3-1. In 58 innings of pitching he recorded 82 strikeouts. This squad worked well with Coach Ashton and deserved their fine season. The four mentioned seniors along with William Scott graduated; the rest should help to make a good season in ’76. Special awards went to Lankford for top batting average, to Jimmy Harmon for “Best Team Effort’’ and to William Scott for “Best Team Spirit”. All Squad members received trophies for their contributions to the championship. Essex 11 Middlesex 5 Colonial Beach 11 Brentsville 6 King George 10 Washington Lee 0 Rappahannock 7 Northumberland 3 Lancaster 8 Washington Lee 5 Lancaster 6 Northumberland 15 Ladysmith 4 Rappahannock 9 Bowling Green 5 Bowling Green (Tournament) 8 Washington Lee (Tournament final) 1 Atlantic (Regional) 0pp. g Seniors; L. Clarke, T. Beamer, W. Scott, R. Peel, B. Passagaluppi 4 6 21 8 1 9 1 1 2 7 4 3 5 4 7 3 117 J.V. HAVE TIRING SEASON! Kneeling — J. Holmes, L. Darby, G. Blagmon, B. Moore, B. Moore, M. Chenault, R. Perry, E. Radeunz. Standing — E. Tunstol, J. Beverly, J. Whitaker, R. Hickman, L. Ransome, T. Taylor, C. Hutchinson, T. Peay, D. Bareford, M. Fruend, B. Somner, T. Raduenz, D. Clarke, G. Somner, R. Stokes, R. Johnson. The J.V. baseball team coached by Mr. Mitchell had a 5 and 5 record. The schedule was as follows: Essex Opp 0 Bowling Green 1 3 Northumberland 6 10 Rappahannock 2 6 W L 4 8 King George 3 3 Bowling Green 5 8 Rappahannock 0 8 Northumberland 14 5 W L 4 2 King George 3 118 Watch him, Jerry! Time out. Strike ’em out! Missed again! Kneeling; J. Butler, B. Sumner, B. Almorode, Standing; R. Volante, P. Hilton, R. Perry, G. Sumner, D. Allen, H. Edwards, R. Carlton, Coach Wells. Hit it, lohn! TENNIS A FIRST! This year is Essex High’s first year for tennis. The team consists of a regular squad and a reserve squad. The regular squad of six players will be competing in school matches. The reserve squad will be having lessons by the coach to improve their abilities in the sport. Practice will begin in April (perhaps late March). Some of the schools we will be competing against will be Christ Church, Brentsville, and Walsingham Academy. The players on the regular squad are John Butler, Barry Somner, Gary Sum- ner, Ricky Volante, Rick Perry, and David Allen. The reserve squad consists of Paul Hilton, Heath Edwards, Rusty Carlton, Bruce Almarode, and Robert Harper. The coach is Mr. Wells. 120 GIRLS TRACK TEAM 1975 The 1975 girls track team went into the season with only two members having had more than one year of competition. Considering the lack of experience, and the number of ninth graders coming into track for the first time, the season was very successful. The girls put in long hours each day of work on their events with the end result of being runner up at the District Meet and having three relay team placing in the Regional Meet and three other places in individual events. The members are: Elizabeth Culver, Jo Ann Doane, Donna Sylva, Paige Mundie, Denyce Young, Susan Dishman, Violet Holmes, Robin Watkins, Sharon Williams, Marie Noel, Deb- bie Bryant, Floretta Ashlock, Teresa Haynes, Cheryl Noel, Wanda Stalnaker and Alice Vaughan. 121 1 II L.-R. Paul Hilton. Heath Edwards, Aubrey Stokes, Carter Robertson, Nick Brizendine, Ricky Volante, Mr. Robertson. GOLF TEAM 1976 The Essex High School Golf Team is looking forward to a very interesting golf season in 1976 with a much expanded schedule. The team is looking forward with anticipation to matches with four new opponents. The new schools scheduled are for the most part AAA schools. They are Osbourn Park Senior High School in Manasses, Quantico High School at Quantico, Va., York High School at Yorktown, Lafayette High School in Williamsburg. Matches with our regular opponents Christ Church and Gloucester High School have also been scheduled. The team for 1976 will probably be made up of four veterans from last year’s team. They are: Carter Robertson, Ricky Volante, Aubrey Stokes and Paul Hilton. The two newcomers are Heath Ed- wards and Nick Brizendine. Carter Robertson is seeking to retain his number one position on the team that he held last year. Carter went to the State Class A tourna- ment and finished thirteenth in the state. Aubrey Stokes takes a shot! 122 GIRLS BASKETBALL 1975 The Essex Trojan Girl’s Basketball team of 1975 con- sisted of the co-captains, Doretta Hickman and Susan Dishman, Phyllis Young, Alice Vaughan and Floretta Ashlock making up the starting five, with Della Wat- kins, Bertina Harris, Emma Gray, Robin Beale, Violet Holmes, Cynthia Fields and Lavern Ross, rounding out the squad. With only one starter from the 1974 season, the team had many new and inexperienced players but this lack of game know how was aided by a tremendous amount of talent added to a desire to achieve success, which showed up in their season record of seven wins and four losses. Alice Vaughan was the high scorer for the team with a total of 189 points and was also the District High Scorer. With the loss of only two seniors the 1976 season should be one where the team will go all the way. Co-captains; Susan Dishman and Doretta Hickman L to R; S. Dishman, Doretta Hickman, 2nd row; F. Ashlock, D. Watkins, E. Gray, 3rd row; A. Vaughan, B. Harris, R. Beale, V Holmes, P. Young. 123 Coach Hudson Checks things out. Brad Norton completes the mile! TRACK 1975 Ira Harris hurdles! George Kendall - Team Star Jump Cornell! 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Phone 443-4351 137 MODERN COLLECTION SYSTEMS, INC. 717 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, N.J. 07712 Against Collection Problems! If you’re stuck with delinquent accounts, MCS has the preventive medicine for your collection problems. MCS is associated with 2500 agencies throughout the country. 138 You may not join the Army to get a college education, but it may end up that way. Last year alone, 90,000 men and women earned college credits while serving in the Army. And the Army paid up to College isn’t the 75% of the tuition. only plsce to continue Now, through the Army’s newest educational program your education. Project Ahead, you can enlist in the Army and start college at the same time. So, for whatever your reason is for joining, you can still find time to continue your education. For more information, see your local Army Representative. Rm. 1002, Federal Bldg. O k A7 400 N. 8th St. Richmond, Va. Phone: 782-2971 SSG Janice Jackson 139 WILLIE’S CAR WASH Compliments of Tappahannock, Va. ESSEX COUNTY FARM 443-4160 BUREAU Compliments of People’s Life Insurance WATTS SONS SUPERMARKET 318 Prince Street Tappahannock, Va. Millers Tavern, Va. Phone 443-3772 Where the food bargains are. T. R. Jenkins District Mgr. 443-3048 LANKFORD’S Southside Motel T.V. Tappahannock, Va. Tappahannock, Va. 22560 140 Sportsmens Headquarters Since 1890 TAPPAHANNOCK ARCO Harris — Flippen Co., Inc. General Repairs 24 Hour Wrecker Service Sixth and Main Streets Richmond, Va. 23219 Garry W. Palmore P.O. Box 958 Joseph D. Davis Tappahannock, Va. ESSEX WELDING Compliments of ENGINE REPAIR Elliott Tire and Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Recapping Lawn Mower Service — Stihl Homelite and Poulan Chian Saws Phone 443-3100 Rt. 17 360 Box 721 Compliments of The “Fast Friendly Folks” at WARSAW SUPER MARKET PRO - KEDS Basketball Shoes and Converse too are available in several colors, high low at R. DOUGLAS SHOES in the Bex Building, Warsaw 141 BROOKS AND ELLIOTT, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Phone 443-3101 F. Overton Brooks Miller Holmes George B. Elliott 142 SWEETSHOP BAKERY Tappahannock, Va. Lowery’s Restaurant Warsaw, Va. 443-5011 143 Blanche R. Washington Funeral Director WASHIN Ti funeral Washington Funeral Home “Sacred in Every Trust” Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Oliver D. Washington Embalmer and Owner 144 Compliments of Nancy’s Beauty Shop Tappahannock, Va. Compliments of 22560 Gaines Exxon Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Compliments of Ross’ Service Station Tappahannock, Va. 22560 145 Engraving Lettering BARBOUR PRINTING SERVICES INCORPORATED Printers and Publisher — Office Supplies Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 J. S. ESTIS General Merchandise Howerton, Va. ADAMS CAMERA SHOPS RAPPAHANNOCK PRODUCTS, INC. 5th and Broad Blvd. and Broad Richmond, Va. “Serving the students Photographic needs with care Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Box 265 Phone (804) 443-2850 146 Almarode’s Department Store Prince Street Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Phone (804) 443-5280 Westmoreland Factory Outlet Compliments of Sportswear, Jeans A1 s Sporting Goods and Guns Warsaw, Va. 211 Main Street Warsaw, Va. 333-2061 147 TAPPAHANNOCK BUILDING SUPPLY Tappahannock, Va. JUNE PARKER MEMORIALS Monuments Markers Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Phone 443-2121 140 FRENCH’S MARKET “Big enough to serve you, But not too big To know you” Tappahannock, Virginia phone 443-2612 Groceries — Meats — Produce Compliments of T. D. MARKS FUNERAL HOMES THE FABRIC SHOP Tappahannock, Virginia Box 1109 Tappahannock, Va. phone 443-2210 Warsaw, Virginia phone 333-2700 149 Towne Decorating Western Auto Center Prince Street Prince Street Tappahannock, Va. Tappahannock, Va. Automotive Parts Bicycles O’Brien Paints, Wallpaper, Sporting Goods Art Supplies Household Items Custom Framing Etc. Compliments of Apple Grove Greenhouses Tappahannock, Va. 150 J L DRIVE - IN Rappahannock Shopping Center Rts. 17 and 360 I rappahahnockI snoppingI CENTER 151 Tappahannock, Virginia A Full Service Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Company Phone 443-4343 BANK OF ESSEX 152 SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE Tappahannock, Va. Feeds — Seeds — Fertilizers — Farm Supplies Household Appliances — Residential Air Conditioning and Heating Compliments of BOWIS PARGAS INC. EQUIPMENT COMPANY Meter Bottle Gas Tappahannock, Va. 443-4374 153 mtmCmumm JohoSWI GARRETT’S MARINA Bowlers Wharf, Va. Phone 443-2573 On The Rappahannock “Service is our Business” HAYES Compliments of Work Clothes • Uniforms Headquarters Joyce’s Boutique for Wrangler and Converse In the Essex Square In the Rappahannock Shopping Center Shopping Center 154 Quasar T.V. Gibson Appliances Philharmonic Stereo Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Phone 443-4927 WE TOT’M Tappahannock, Virginia CARNEAL’S TASTEE-FREEZ Tappahannock, Virginia BIG TEE BURGER BRYANTS T.V. APPLIANCE 155 TAPPAHANNOCK SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER Deane H. Lankford Tires Batteries Accessories Washing Wheel Balance Tappahannock, Va. Compliments of Taylor Oil Company Exxon Wholesale Dealer JACKIE ALLEN FISHER Home Phone Shop Phone 443-3298 Area Code 804 THE “NADJI NOOK” ANTIQUES Route 360 Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Open Friday and Saturday 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Open Sunday 1 P.M. to 6 P.M. Or by Appointment LEVI STRAUSS and Company Warsaw, Virginia 156 Ware’s Store Compliments of General Merchandise There isn’t any place like this place so this must be the place. MODERN CLEANERS 445 Duke Street Tappahannock, Va. Dunnsville, Virginia 443-2742 A. REEVES BARBER BEAUTY SUPPLY CO., INC. TIDEWATER NURSERY Airport Road Tappahannock, Va. Phone 355-9197 Calvin and David Hand Visit Our Sales Room For Your Hair Beauty Needs Phone 443-4292 Hanging Baskets Potted Plants 1515 West Broad St. Richmond, Va. Bedding Plants Morris Texaco HAIR FASHION SALON MERLE NORMAN 24 Hour Wrecker Service V. W. Repair COSMETIC STUDIO Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Phone 443-3994 Dunnsville, Va. Anne and Ray Dunton, Owners Phone: 443-3800 157 WELLS CONSTRUCTION CO. Complete Home Builder Specializing in — Brick — Block — Stone Fireplaces Small Additions Dunnsville, Va. 443-4587 HAYDEN SHOE STORE Prince St. Tapp. Va. 22560 Compliments of Tappahannock WARE OIL CO INC Serving your area since 1925 Motel TEXACO Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Fuel Chief TEXACO PRODUCTS Heating Oil your Home — Farm — Car — Boat Call 443-3902 Nights Holidays 443-4159 UUNNSVILLE, VIRGINIA 158 r ' 159 Mr. Rippeon and Linda Schools are raising money to support the band. Smile for Robert Friendship Florist My ambition is to play with the “Black Acid Band Service with a Smile” Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Dabney Ford Tractor Inc Tappahannock, Va. 22560 We’re all in our places with happy faces. It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature. Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee. Mr. DeShazo wishes the faculty a Merry Christmas. Vacation at Last. Sorry, It’s all gone. ROSES Tappahannock, Va. 22560 The Family Store Roses Essex Square Shopping Center 162 Parker Jordan Florist “We take pride in serving you” Tappahannock, Va. 22560 (804) 443-4920 Hours: 9-5 Monday Saturday Rappahannock Shopping Center The Daw Theater Tappahannock, Va. 22560 163 1976 Officers; President — Andy Brooks, Vice-President — Julian Clarke, Secretary — Lewis Greenwood, Treasurer — Steve Cooke, Reporter — Frankie Worrell, Sentinel — Dean Bareford, Historian — Jerry Bradley (Not pictured) L to R F. Worrell, D. Bareford, S. Cooke, A. Brooks, J. Clarke, L. Green- wood. 164 Let Us Worship Together On Sunday Howerton Baptist Church Antioch Baptist Church Howertons, Va. 22475 Pastor — Rev. Matthew Bumbry Clerk — Mrs. Earlene Blagmon Sunday School — 10:00 Worship Service — 11:00 Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 Morning Worship — 11:30 Don McCaskill Home Phone — 443-3438 Pastor Church Study — 443-4923 Faith Baptist Church Ebenezer Baptist Church Rev. John Yeatts Supply, Va. Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 Sunday School — 10:15 Sunday Evening 7:30 Morning Worship Every Sunday — 11:30 Wednesday Evening 7:30 165 The Insurance Store Elliott General Insurance Agency Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Insure Against paying too much Insurance. Compare your policies with the friendly people at Elliott Insurance. Contact: Robert Lee Elliott Arlden Lewis Phone 443-2262 166 SETH GAYLE CO. •JOB PRINTING •BILL HEADS • BUSINESS CARDS • STATIONERY-ENVELOPES • WEDDING INVITATIONS-ETC Look For This Sign Rt. 360, East Millers Tavern, Va. (804) 443-4824 Arvell Wright Contractor Millers Tavern, Va. New Homes or Remodeling Phone: 443-3431 MOTEL OF STORA yom Oum J numle Wo mhwm BUSINESS USE PERSONAL U: SALESMEN APARTMENT OtVELLERS MERCHANTS HOME OWNERS PEOPLE MOUINQ CONTRRCTORS PROFESSIONAL S HOB BW 1ST Security- Property Fenced Liqhted OUTSIDE VEHICULAR PARKING SORTS TRR LERS ' MOTOR HOMES • CRMPERS URNS CONST EQPT. CONTACT: THOMAS C. HARRIS BOX 512 TAPPAHANNOCK.VA. 443-2688 CALL FROM: 7 A.M.TO 9 A M. 4 R M. TO 6 R M. S( NDR¥S(miDRVS BV APPOINTMENT 167 $1.00 Patrons Marilyn Young Shirley Gaines Donald B. Hatton $2.00 Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Elliott $2.00 Mr. and Mrs. Garlton Hall Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Smith Mrs. Lureatha Harris Mr. S. R. Young Debbie Ellers William Dockery Mr. Thomas M. Taylor Mrs. David Butler Mrs. Mary Edwards Nick Brizendine Andy Brooks Tina Parsons Mrs. Emma Johnson and $5.00 Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Peter Young Mr. and Mrs. William Sylva Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Johnson Bertina Harris James Brown Moss and Gumbie Billy Hatton Mr. and Mrs. Alan Alcock Debbie Stalnaker Mr. Tommy Jones Mr. John Sheppard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perry Fran Bowen David Headley Mrs. Naomi Taylor Robert Pratt Barry Blagmon Mrs. Grace Spindle Linwood Schools Franklin Worrell Russell Owens “Alligator” Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Owens Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pratt Butch Sargeant Potpourri Jill •Connellee Edward Hayes Robert Pratt Sponsor — Mr. Dockery F R E N C H This year the French Club’s project was teaching conversational French to third and fourth graders. Both the French Club and the elementary students benefited greatly from these encounters. c L U B Susan Dishman 170 Eddie Kyte Patricia Allen Nick Brizendine Brad Norton Linda Swinson VISITORS PARKING VISITORS REPORT OFFICE ' ORTiImi ' ' il Marilyn Young — editor Terri Reinhardt — editor Terry Bryant — editor Mr. Dockery — Sponsor YEARBOOK STAFF The Odyssey Staff worked hard this to put out the 1975-76 yearbook. Selling ads, writing captions, and meeting deadlines were just part of the experience of putting the yearbook together. Thanks to everyone who helped. We hope you enjoy the 1975-76 Odyssey as much as we enjoyed putting it together. 1. to r. — Tammy Taylor, Marilyn Young, Terri Reinhardt, Beverley Prince, Debbie Woods, Terry Bryant, Robin Watkins, Sharon Williams. EDITORS’ NOTES: We would like to thank the members of the Odyssey Staff who worked so hard to complete this yearbook. We give special thanks to: Tammy Taylor Sharon Williams Beverley Prince Debbie Woods Sharon Wilder Robin Watkins and all those who sold advertisements and yearbooks. Most of all we would like to thank Mr. Dockery for all of the pictures, advice, and time he spent working on the yearbook. Every effort was made to have correct copy and captions. We apologize for any mistakes. Co-editors Terry Bryant Marilyn Young Terri Reinhardt Published by H. J. Keller Cover: Maroon with applied silver Division of Herff Jones — Gettysburg, Pennsylvania SPECIAL THANKS GO TO DeeDee FOR ALLOWING HER DADDY TO SPEND SO MUCH TIME IN THE DARKROOM!!! 176 9 lw IMVU ;. ' ( I’-lr s ' ' , ■■■ ' .. 1 ' ' ' ' ' V ' ■ ; v:pv . : ' ' gg ' : ' ' ’ I ’ ' I ; ■, V � ' ' ' p f , ' , • ' . J y- ' � ' ' f ' ■. ' ■ ' ’ (i-r ' ’V ‘ Pr ! ' • ■’ ' ■•A ' ‘ ■’. ' ■■ !■•■ ' ' f ' wy ' . Vi ‘ Pi ' . ' ■ ' , , ' V ' , ' • ' . ' ,,. ' , ' . ' ; ' ' ' f;-;. ' ' ;i’., ' , . •. - ' py ' u! ' ! ' . -I ' g, ' ■ ’ ' ' � !t,.,vS 1 . 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