Evans High School - Evans Eagle Yearbook (Evans, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1969 volume:

CONTENTS Dedication 2 Annual Staff 3 Administration 4 High School 11 Elementary- 22 Favorites 31 Activities 43 Sports 48 Advertising 52 DEDICATION This year we take great pleasure in dedicating this year- book to a very deserving person. He is a very understanding and helpful teacher. This man has devoted much of his time to our school. In the past years he has done much to improve this school. We are appreciative of his work. With pride we dedicate this annual to Mr. Willis Farris. Our best wishes go with you Mr. Farris. ANNUAL STAFF Business Mgr. Ast. Business Mgr. it William Carver A Kathy Dykes EDITOR’S MESSAGE It has indeed been a privilege for me to serve as editor of the 1969 Evans Eagle. It is through the hard work of the annual staff and the co-operation of the faculty and students that this annual is possible. It is my hope that this yearbook will bring fond memories to you in years to come. Now we present THE EVANS EAGLE” of 1969. Administration SUPERINTENDENTS MESSAGE Friends: You are to be congratulated on this excellent publication. It represents a recorded period in your life that will be cherished more and more in the years to come. May these school endeavors be only the beginning for some higher goal in life. If you continue to make contributions equal to those here recorded success and happiness will always be your reward. May best wishes go with each one of you represented in this yearbook. Sincerely, Curtis Bradshaw, Superintendent, Vernon Parish Schools Roland Mitcham, School Board Member Curtis Bradshaw, Superintendent Of Schools PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE To the students of Evans High School: Congratulations to the Eagle Staff, their sponsor and the many people who have made contributions to this project. As principal of Evans High School, it is my desire to continue our good school system and have it become better each year. It is my sincere hope that you who are leaving us and you who shall remain, will have nourished your hopes and dreams. We hope we have helped to plant in you the desire tobecome the worthwhile citizens and leaders we know you are capable of being. 6 Sincerely, Arvil Harvey, Principal ARVIL HARVEY BS USL M. Ed. SFA Principal Social Studies MYRTLE MITCHAM AB NSC M. ED. NSC Math-Science HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS GLEN COOLEY NSC BS Commerce WILLIE MAE KNIGHT BS NSC Home Economics ROSEMARY MCELVEEN BS LSU Music W.F. DOW DEN BS LSU M. Ed. LSU Agriculture ADELE STANLY BS NSC English LORAINE ZACHARY Private Music 1st MARIANNE KNIGHT Longwood-BS 4th MATTIE DAVIS USI-MSC 7th i� I JIM GRAY Stephen F. Austin-BA-M. A. ELEMENTAR Y TEACHERS BERNADINE PRESLEY NSC ADONNA YOUNGBLOOD Sam Houston State-BS MARCELLA SIMMS Southwest Missouri State -BS JAMES PREWITT NSC-BA WILLIS FARRIS MSC-BA 2nd 8 COOKS Vina Blackmon Melonee Allardyce Helen Jarrell Rachel Loftin BUS DRIVERS NAME NO. PUPILS CARRIED H. O. Harvey 1 21 V. L. Harvey 8 11 J. M. Jarrell 4 65 Viola Kennedy 7 46 Essie Midkiff 2 45 Eddie Nash 5 59 Gaston Patterson 6 69 R. C. Stephens 3 64 10 JANITORS Tommy Craft Neil Nash Seniors President William Carver Ambition: Business Administration Training: N. S. C. Vice President Truitt Keel Ambition: Electronics Technician Training: N. S. C. Treasurer Ruth Kay Ambition: Housewife Training: Home Economics Secretary Evelyn Wead Ambition: Dental Assistant Training: Career Academy Reporter Darlene Kay Ambition: Beautician Training: Bolton College Sandra Boone Ambition: To be happy being what I am. Training: Houston School of Art 12 Brenda Harralson Ambition: Librarian Training: Westminister College Rosie Herrington Ambition: Business Secretary Training: Lamar State College Steve Jarrell Ambition: Welder Training: Many Trade School James Jarrell Ambition: Work on a ship Training: Merchant Marines Brenda Jeter Ambition: Medical Assistant Training: Career Academy Willie Miller Ambition: Navy Training: Navy Corps John Jeane Ambition: Diesel Mechanic Training: Nashville Auto Diesel College Donice Perkins Ambition: Business Secretary Training: N. S. C. Hugh Street Ambition: Marine Training: Marine Corp Joyce Smith Ambition: Commercial Artist Training: N. S. C. Larry Thompson Ambition: Accountant Training: N. S. C. Lesley Turnbough Ambition: Armed Forces Training: Armed Forces 14 fT i THE SENIOR WILL as left by the Class of 69 I� Sandra Boone, will my gypsy life (Brown Root) to Wanda. I William Carver, will my ability to play basketball to Johnny. I, Brenda Harralson, willmy ability to sew to Louise. I. Rosie Herrington, will my ability to tell the truth to Glenda. I, James Jarrell, will my lack of ability in American Hist, to Allen. I, Steve Jarrell, will my ability to skip school to Danny. I, John Jeane, will my ability to have study halls to Johnny. I, Brenda Jeter, will my long wavy hair to Anna’s short hair. I, Darlene Kay, will my ability to fail math every year to Wendell. I, Ruth Kay, will my ability to drive down a one way street to Norma. I, Truitt Keel, will my ability to play Volley Ball to Ronald. I, Willie Miller, will my ability to come to school to Ronald. I, Donice Perkins, will my ability to get along with faculty to Gerline. I, Joyce Smith, will my ability to stay off the floor to Susie. I, Hugh Street, will my ability to play basketball to Allen. I, Larry Thompson, will my height to Donnie. I, Lesley Turnbough, will my ability to play basketball to Wendell. I, Evelyn Wead, will my ability to get by with two subjects to Lawayne. 15 Juniors Pres. Vice Pres. Sec. -Treas. Reporter Susie Dowden Glenda Stephens Ronald Jeane Allen Carver Lewis Brinkley Gerline Cryer Wanda Duhon Kathy Dykes Donnie Gill Danny Jarrell James Kay Tommy Knippers Anna Nash Frank Ritter Johnny Ritter Lawayne Rose Norma Smith Wendell Smith Merrilyn W ead . j i ; 9 rV - S Louise Willis Dennis Young 17 Sophomores Pres. Sharon Willis Vice Pres. Betty Jarrell Sec. Sherry Wileman Treas. Beverly Fee Reporter Robert Dykes ( ' Dianne Boone Gary Burton Pat Carver Barbara Craft Photograph Not Available Photograph Not Available Kenneth Gregory JoVedear Hickman Rodney Jarrell J.D. Jeane Buford Kay Henry Loftin Eddie McBride Carl Midkiff Dale Miller Gaye Powell Homer Presley Nancy Smith Martha White Freshmen Pres. V. Pres. Sec. Rep. Herschel Smith Kenneth Dykes Ulita Joshlin Patty W illis Dale Brown Roy Comer Olivia Davis Becky Haves Debra Ervin Johnette Fee Pam Gorsuch Curtis Jarrell LaVon Jarrell Donald Jeane Guinel Jeane Randall Jeane Charles Kanary Joy Kay Pat Kay Sharon Kay Juanita Miller Carla Mitcham Cynthia McBride Shelia McGlothin Carolyn Midkiff Darlene Nash Debra Nash Randall Peavy Barbara Prewitt Linda Ritter Diane Stevison Joseph Stevison Melvin Teague Arlene Willis 21 Elementary Beth Boone Vernie Brown Elaine Carver Donna Chapman Jackie Cryer Donnie Dailey Ronnie Dailey Judy Dowden Nancy Dykes Debra Fox Robert Herrington Brenda Jarrell Ruth Jarrell William Jarrell James Jeane Edgar Jeter Diane Knight Michel McGlothin Leonard Midkiff Regina Miller Ronald Miller Detra Mitcham Roy Nash William Patterson Otha Powell David Smith Richard Smith Daisy Spearman John Spearman Rollie Stephens Donna Stevison Ronnie Willis Paul Young 23 Diane Addison Ronnie Addison Rhonda Baker Danny Boone Charlene Brown Dennis Brown Zelda Comer Marvin Cryer Ray Cryer Terry Cryer James Hagan Roy Herrington Barbara Jeane Debbie Jeane Jimmy Jeane Teresa Jeane Roy Jordan Martha Kay SEVENTH GRADE Alice Keel Carl Keel Jackson McGlothin Eva Midkiff Jerry Midkiff Sadia Midkiff Sharon Miller Anita Nash Cassandra Patterson Gerry Peavy Jesse Prewitt Mona Prewitt Brenda Smith Marcile Spearman Sheila Stephens Sharon Thompson Timothy White Cindy Willis 24 SIXTH GRADE Sandra Addison Brenda Baker John Bonner Debbie Brister Juanita Craft Dale Cryer Floyd Evans Kathy Evans Joyce Fee Byna Gregory Gerald Hayworth Brenda Jarrell Ricky Jarrell Justin Kay Von Kay Peggy Keel Joan Knippers James Lineweaver Terry McGlothlin Michael Midkiff Dorothy Miller Dennis Mitcham Gay Nash Harvey Nash Kelly Nash Kim Nash Gary Noble Candice Patterson Judy Peavy Jay Riley Deborah Ross Sheryl Shell Barbara Smith Gwen Whatley Rebecca White Lillian Willis Joni Wilson Louis Young 25 FIFTH GRADE Linda Brown Debra Clark Judy Coker Darlene Comer Rosie Comer Andy Cryer Barbara Eason Larry Felice Paul Felice James Fox Roy Herrington Eddie Jarrell Gary Jarrell Joyce Jeane William Jones Jerry Kay Paul Kay Bryan Lowe J.D. Mitcham Tom McGlothlin Cynthia Peavy Marisa Peavy Tommy Phillips Donna Shaw Debbie Smith Carl Thompson Shelia Whately Cheryl Willis Donald Wright Dori Zorosak FOURTH GRADE Cathie Burch Jackie Brown Cindy Carver Kenneth Coker Herman Dykes Jami Egan Cheryl Faircloth Cindy Fee Frieda Gaskin Margaret Hayworth Lisa Jarrell James Jeane Patricia Jeane Lorrain Jones Pam Kay Sherrill Lineweaver Joe Loftin James McBride Marshall McElveen Dennie Midkiff Kirk Midkiff Frank Miller Mike Miller Darlene Nash Marvin Nash Stephen Prewitt Brenda Richards Debra Shaw Dwayne Shell Gene Smith Lesley Stephens Mackey Willis ■ THIRD GRADE Glenda Addison Sandra Baker Edward Bonner Jenneth Burgs Genea Chapman Richard Comer Mike Cryer Cynthia Davis Joe Davis Susan Dykes Keith Fox Karen Faircloth Connie Fee Karl Gravenberg John Harvey Billy Herrington Linda Ervin Sidney Jarrell Jerry Jeane Terry Jeane Martha Jeter Joshlin, Joseph Johnny Kay Ricky Kay Sarah Kay Sheryle Kay Katheen Lunkstrum Micheal McBride Debra McGlothin Marry Midkiff Karen Miller Kenny Pennington Regina Rose Shirly W alker Romona Westmoreland Alton White Sherry Zorzack Photograph Not Available Photograph Not Available Photograph Not Available SECOND GRADE Charlotte Burch Randall Burch Mary Ann Craft Lisa Cryer James Davis Anita Bason Eddie Evans Junita Eason Michael Faircloth Keith Felice Karren Jarrell Shelly Jarrell Beverly Jeane Donald Jeane LaDonna Jeane Delorse Jones Billy Kay Homer Kay William Kay Wanda Kay Terry Linaweaver Ginger Lowe Carol McConath James McGlothin Larry Oliver Jerry Pennington Danette Smith Jerry Stephens Will Stevinson Alfred Wallace Joesph Westmoreland Pete Wilson Mary Young Tracy Davis 29 FIRST GRADE Ricky Allen Buddy Baker Frank Bonner Sue Brown Brenda Comer Wetzel Dailey Becky Davis Becky Riley Dane Egan Chester biam Ricky Elliott Joel Evans John Robinson Tina Fee Pamela Fox Rennie Haymon Jeffery Haywood Margaret Robinson Helen Herrington Paul Jarrell Bobby Jeane Carla Smith Kelvin Lina weaver Geraldine McBride Tony Midkiff Charle Miller John Stephens Diane Nash Micheal Nash Chris Nettles Buddy Phillips John Wallace Rose Westmoreland Richard Wilson Kenneth Holt 30 Favorites 32 Senior-Darlene Kay Junior-Susie Dowden MAIDS Sophomore-Beverly Fee Freshman-Shelia McGlothan 34 Senior-Truitt Keel Junior-Allen Carver BEAUS Sophomore-Eddie McBride Freshman-Dale Brown Cindy McBride Donice Perkins 19 RODEO QUEEN Guinel Jeane AND CONTESTANTS Nancy Smith Glenda Stephens SENIOR QUEENS ESCORTS MR AND MISS CLASS SENIOR Truitt Keel Evelyn Wead JUNIOR Allen Carver Gerline Cryer SOPHOMORE Homer Presley Betty Jarrell FRESHMAN Herschel Smith Patty Willis MOST DEPENDABLE SENIOR Lesley Turnbough Ruth Kay JUNIOR Alan Carver Merrilyn Wead SOPHOMORE Kenneth Gregory Sherry Wileman FRESHMAN Kenneth Dykes Ulita Joshlin 40 MOST STUDIOUS SENIOR Larry Thompson Rosie Herrington JUNIOR Allen Carver Kathy Dykes SOPHOMORE Robert Dykes Martha White FRESHMAN Dale Brown LaVon Jane 11 WITTIEST SENIOR Hugh Street Joyce Dale Smith JUNIOR Wendell Lee Smith Glenda Stephens SOPHOMORE Dale Miller Jo Veder Hickman FRESHMAN Charles Kanary Diane Stevison 42 Activities FFA W.F. Dowden, Advisor; Donnie Gill, Songleader; Allen Carver, Rep.; Lewis Brinkley, Sec.; Truitt Keel, Pres.: Betty Jarrell, Sweetheart; William Carver, Vice Pres.; Robert Dykes, Treas.; Larry Thompson, 2nd Vice Pres: Lesley Turn- bough, Sent. 44 Willie M. Knight, Sponsor; Ruth Kay, Rep.; Gerline Cryer, His.; Kathy Dykes, Treas.; Evelyn Wead, Pres.; William Carver, Beau; Glenda Stephens, V. Pres.; Sharon Willis, Sec.; Sherry Wileman, Par.; Joyce Smith, Songleader: Pam Gorsuch, Pianist. Pres.-Sharon Willis SENIOR 4-H Sponsors-Willie M. Knight Vice Pres.-Louis Brinkley W.F. Dowden 4-H CLUBS Pres. -Detra Mitcham JUNIOR 4-H Sponsor-Willis Farris 45 SAFETY COUNCIL Officers: President-William C.; VP. Beverly F.; Sec.-Susie D.; Treas.-Betty J. VP. Home Safety-Sharon W.: VP. Traffic Safety-Glenda S.; VP. Recreation Allen C.; VP. C School Safety-Ronald J.; VP. Farm Safety-Lewis B. SUPERVISOR: James Prewitt LIBRARY STAFF Librarian: Mr. Willis Ferris: Librarian Secretary: Mrs. Betty Miller: Library Assistants: Darlene Kay, Ruth Kay, Donna Chapman, Dormice Perkins and Evelyn Wead. 46 Private Piano and Voice Loraine Zachary: Director MUSIC Rosemary McElveen: Director High School Chorus MR AND MISS EAGLE William Carver Detra Mitcham Donna Chapman THE EAGLE’S CHEERLEADERS Joyce Smith Donna Stevison Jackie Cryer Captain Forward Co-Captain Guard Forward Forward Wanda Duhon Susie Dowden Joyce Smith Betty Jarrell Out Front (Coaches) Jim Gray and Arvil Harvey. From L to R, Betty Jarrell, Wanda Duhon, Susie Dowden, Sharon Willis, Joyce Smith, Beverly Fee, Louise Willis, Shelia McGlothin, Arlene Willis, Ulita Joshlin, Johnette Fee, Pamela Gorsuch, Carla Sue Mitcham. Forward Louise Willis Guard Sharon W illis Guard Johnette Fee Guard Beverly Fee 50 Out in Front-Robert Dykes and Coach Willis Farris. From L to R, Henry Presley, Dale Brown, Tommy Knippers, Allen Carver, Wendell Smith, Lesley Tumbough, Steve Jarrell, Donnie Gill, Hugh Street, William Carver. EVANS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE: RECORD: 30 wins and 1 loss EVANS Burkeville 42 - 78 Anacoco 66 - 68 Pitkin 46 - 44 Simpson 54 - 60 Hornbeck 43 - 90 Burkeville 46 - 51 Hornbeck 36 - 69 Anacoco 60 - 76 Hicks 60 - 72 Hornbeck 38 - 71 Rose pine 55 - 64 Anacoco 64 - 72 Hornbeck 39 - 88 Negreet 62 - 88 Burkeville 30 - 117 Hornbeck 30 - 72 Simpson 57 - EVANS 82 Elizabeth 79 - 85 Hicks 62 - 69 Hyatt 49 - 72 Reeves 71 - 78 Simpson 51 - 66 Singer 37 - 50 Longville 37 - 77 Pickering 65 - 93 Elizabeth 70 - 97 Hyatt 65 - 66 Reves Forfeit to us Simpson - Singer - Longville - 51 DISTRICT 9-C CHAMPIONS Advertising Evans, La. Post Office was open 1909 Postmaster R.D. Evans 2. John Newman 3. W.M. Loftin 6. Moy Loftin, son of W.M. Loftin T.F. Mitcham Katie Mitcham This picture represents 50 years of Postal Service to the Evans Community. From left to right: Katie Mitcham(Aunt to everybody),T.F. Mitcham a husband and wife team and Parents of Johnnie Mitcham Postmaster Leesville, La., MoyLoftin Present Postmaster and Mrs. Yvonne N. Bonner, Postal Clerk. “This isa very important announcement. Our business patrons and adver- tisers have made this Annual possible. Let us show our gratitude by reading this section carefully, and by giving trade to those who have helped us. Thank You. Lewis Paul Brinkley Business Manager Compliments of Deridder Butane Co. DeRidder, Louisiana Napa Auto Parts Leesville, Louisiana Compliments of Jack Sonnier State Farm Insurance Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-4500 53 Wampus Cat Drive Inn Kelley Weber Company Hwy. 171 North Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3481 Merry-go-Round Burger Bar Hwy. 171 North Hwy. 171 West Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 238-1006 Leesville, Louisiana Compliments of Leesville Auto Supply Bert A. Adams Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisana Phoenix Drug Store City Savings On The Corner Third And Bank and Trust Co. Texas Street “For Complete Banking Service” Leesville, Louisiana 54 101 South Washington Ave. DeRidder, Louisiana WALTERS Compliments of SHEET METAL Year-round Comfort JOHN O. CRAFT Cooling Heating West Texas Road (James L. Walters-owner) Leesville, Louisiana Lees ville, Louisiana MORRIS INSURANCE WELBORN AGENCY MONUMENT COMPANY lookihgX I F0R INSURANCEy Monuments-Storm Fence 3rd Street Navaco Awnings East First Street DeRidder, Louisiana Wymon Welborn, Owner Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 463-5548 Phone: 239-3221 55 Brown Furniture “Complete Home Furnishings” Living Room Bedroom Suites By Bassett Sealy Leesville, Louisiana Cain Motor Company “Where to Buy Them” 200 East Lee Street Leesville, Louisiana Mobil Oil Corporation Ford Stewart Men’s Leesville, Louisiana Wear (Mrs. LeRoy Lambert) Consignee Leesville, Louisiana Word Insurance Smith's Grocery Real Estate Agency Service Station Leesville, Louisiana Evans , Louisiana McRae Insurance Vernon Abstract Co., Agency Inc. 310 E. Courthouse St. Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana 56 “Complete Banking Service” VERNON BANK Phone: 239-3865 2 Locations - 100 South 3rd Street 2 08 East Texas Leesville, Louisiana “We Want Your Business” GEORGE JAMES GROC. Hwy. 171 N. Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-2032 RED WHITE 57 Hooker's S J Chevrolet Furniture-Appliances Boats -Motors Complete Line of Sporting Goods 201 East Texas 301 N. 5th PhoneL 239-9004 Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Gibson The Fashion Discount Center Hwy. 171 North 102 South 3rd Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-9055 Leesville, Louisiana Ben Franklin The Style Center Bob Nettie Williamson Owners Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Sam J. Fertitta Leesville Drug Insurance Agency Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana 58 Irvines Drug Store “Depend on Us Your Doctor Does” DeRidder, Louisiana Compliments of Harper's DeRidder, Louisiana Hooks Department Store DeRidder, Louisiana Phone: 463-6843 The Reliance Press “Good Printing Since 1908” DeRidder, Louisiana Compliments of Bryan's Red White Grocery Your Downtown Home Owned Grocery DeRidder, Louisiana West-Gibson DeRidder, Louisiana Kern's Sporting Goods DeRidder, Louisiana 59 West Department Store Hwy. 171 North Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-9906 T. B. Porter SPORTING WESTERN GOODS Hwy. 171 North Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-2232 Tex's True Value Central Volkswagen, Inc. Hardware 1200 Hwy. 171 South Hwy. 171 South Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Big Star Farm Equipment Co., Super Market Inc. International Trucks, Scouts c. Lee Hills Road New Holland Equipment Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3121 Powell Lumber Nichols Dry Goods Company Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Phone: 239-3848 60 SHOP AT.. R S GROCERY MARKET CAPLAN'S MEN SHOP Across From Post Office Store 1 112 N. Third St. Phone: 239-9325 Leesville, La. Store 2 Phone :239-2712 New Llano, La. Manager: Mr. Nelson Reynolds BEAUREGARD ELECTRIC INCORPORATED 61 t$tm z cnrimib J cmA WHIN ‘a'H'g YOU teAcox WT� 11B1 -11M MERCHANTS z AND H. H. PRESLEY FARMERS BANK TRUST CO. General Merchandise Lees ville, Louisiana Evans, Louisiana COMPLIMENTS OF THE SENIOR CLASS