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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1970 volume:

CONTENTS 1970 EVANS HIGH SCHOOL Evans, Louisiana Dedication 2 Annual Staff 3 Administration 5 High School 12 Favorites 23 Elementary 35 Activities 46 Sports 52 Advertising 58 Dedication The faculty and student body of Evans High School proudly dedicate this “1969-70 Evans Eagle’' to these very deserving and helpful men. In all their years of faithful service, there has never been any more worthy than these. They have been of service to Evans High School in so many ways and we wish there was more we could do to express our thanks for all they have done to make our school a better and more outstanding place of lea rning. We now proudly dedicate the “’70 Evans Eagle’’ to: Mr. Eli Addison and Mr. Obe Simmons. Left to Rigfu, Bottom Row: Kathy Dykes; Lewis Brinkley, Business Manager; Merrilyn Wead, Editor; Ronald Jeane, Co- Business Manager; Gerline Cryer. Top Row: Pat Kay; Mrs. Mitcham, Sponsor; Diane Knight; Gaye Powell, Assistant Business Manager; Sherry Wileman; LaVon Jarrell. Editor's Message It has been a great honor Co have served as editor of the “1970 Evans Eagle. This book has been compiled through the hard work and co-operation of the annual staff, faculty, and students. I hope in years to come this book will recall joyful moments of days spent at Evans High. Now we present to you “The Evans Eagle of 1970. 3 Editor, Merrilyn Wead Bus. Mgx. Co-Bus. Mgr. Lewis Brinkley Ronald Jeane Asst. Bus. Mgr. I Gaye Powell Sports Editor Kathy Dykes Sherry Wileman Gerline Cryer 4 Pat Kay Superintendent’s Message May the pictorial scenes in this attractive publication help you remember with enjoyment your school days, the pleasant as sociations with classmates and teachers, and inspire you to continue worthwhile activities. My wish is that your future will be so planned and lived that the important experiences of your life will bring you both honor and happiness. I congratulate the staff and sponsors for publishing this informative year- book which reflects so many school accomplishments. Sincerely, Curtis Bradshaw, Superintendent Vernon Parish Schools 6 Principal’s Message: Congratulations to the students of Evans High School; the annual staff and their sponsor and the many individuals who have made contributions toward this project. The administration and faculty are sincerely hopeful that this book may serve you in the years to come, as a remembrance of your school days, and as a reminder of the fellowship with the students and faculty, which you have en- joyed at Evans. It is my sincere hope that you, who are leaving us and you who shall remain, will have filled your hopes and dreams. We hope each of you have a very happy and prosperous future. Sincerely, Arvil Harvey 7 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ARVIL HARVEY Principal WILLIS FARRIS MSC-BA Socials-Coach V £ MYRTLE MITCHAM AB NSC M. Ed. Nsc Math-Science GLEN COOLEY NSC BS Commerce ADELE STANLY BS NSC English W.F. DOWDEN BS LSU M. Ed. LSU Agriculture WILLIE MAE KNIGHT BS NSC Home Economics LORAINE ZACHARY Music Private Music 8 1st 2nd 3rd MARIANNE KNIGHT Longwood-BS 3rd ROSEMARY MCELVEEN LSU-BS 6th JAMES PREWITT NSC-BA BARBARA BESS George Peabody College BA 4th URSULA PREWITT NSC-BS 7th VIRGINIA MDDKIFF North Texas University Decatur Baptist College Tray State College MSC J BERNADINE PRESLEY NSC 5th MARCELLA SIMS Southwest Missouri State BS 8th DARLIS LEBLEU USL BA 9 Grace Biscamp Office Secretary Betty Miller Library Secretary Ella Mae McElveen Guidance Counselor BA NSC ME NSC COOKS Gloria Holt Rosetta Jones Helen Jarrell Joy Jeter FOUR o’ the Best and TWO ’o the Best equals SIX 'o the Best Tommy Craft Neil Nash JANITORS BUS DRIVERS NAME NO. PUPILS H. O. Harvey 1 31 Essie Midkiff 2 36 R. C. Stephens 3 48 J. M. Jarrell 4 62 Eddie Nash 5 64 Gaston Patterson 6 44 Viola Kennedy 7 43 W. L. Harvey 8 16 Reba Faye Jeane 9 44 ii Donald Gill-President (Virgo) Ambition - Business Machine Operator Kathy Dykes-Vice President (Libra) Ambition - Recording Artist Glenda Stephfens-Secretary (Aquarius) Ambition - College Susie Dowden-Treasurer (Capricorn) Ambition - Elementary School Teacher Lewis Brinkley-Reporter (Leo) Ambition - Dentist Allen Carver (Scorpio) Ambition - Trade School Woodrow Colton (Sagittarius) Ambition - Sheffield Steele Welder Gerline Cryer (Scorpio) Ambition - Secretary Larry Diggs (Libra) Ambition - Computer Programmer Arnold Gilbert (Gemini) Ambition - Air Force Kenneth Gregory (Sagittarius) Ambition - Trade School Joe Veder Hickman (Virgo) Ambition - College Danny Jarrell (Aquarius) Ambition - College Ronald Jeane (Capricorn) Ambition - Electronic Technician 13 James Kay (Cancer) Ambition - Armed Forces Tommy Knippers (Virgo) Ambition - Trade School Carl Midkiff (Capricorn) Ambition - Trade School Anna Nash (Cancer) Ambition - Post Locate� Jim Richmond (Leo) Ambition - College Frank Ritter (Cancer) Ambition - Offshore Welder Johnny Ritter (Sagittarius) Ambition - Armed Forces La Wayne Rose (Sagittarius) Ambition - Barber Norma Smith (T aurus) Ambition - Housewife Wendell Smith (Gemini) Ambition - Trade School Merrilyn Wead (Gemini) Ambition - Bible College Scooter Wilcox (Pisces) Ambition - College Louise Willis (Sagittarius) Ambition - Secretary- Receptionist Dennis Young (Libra) Ambition - Logger 14 Lewis Brinkley Allen Carver Woodrow Colton Gerline Cryer Larry Diggs Susie Dowden Kathy Dykes Arnold Gilbert Donnie Gill Kenneth Gregory Joe Veder Hickman Danny Jarrell Ronald Jeane James Kay Tommy Knippers Carl Midkiff Anna Nash Jim Richmond Frank Ritter Johnny Ritter 15 LaWayne Rose Norma Smith Wendell Smith Glenda Stephens Merrilyn Wead Scooter Wilcox Louise Willis Dennis Young Who’s Who in Mathematics ..................................... Lewis Brinkley English...... ....................................... Kathy Dykes Science..............................................Louise Willis American History ..................................Allen Carver Agriculture ...........................Lewis Brinkley-Alien Carver Home Economics...............................................Kathy Dykes Bookkeeping........................................ Louise Willis 16 Dianne Boone Pat Carver Betty Jarrell Beverly Fee Dennis Boyett Pres. V. Pres. Sec. Treas. Reporter Gary Burton Barbara Craft Robert Dykes Sheron Fleniken Rodney Jarrell Lee Jones Buford Kay Henry Loftin Eddy McBride Dale Miller Gaye Powell Homer Presley Ricky Richmond Nancy Smith Sherry Wileman Sharon Willis T E N T H G R A D E Roy Comer Olivia Davis Doy Dean Diggs Becky Eaves Debra Erwin Johnette Fee Pamela Gorsuch Joyce Harralson Harley Harris Wallace Harris Curtis Jarrell LaVon Jarrell Donald Jeane J. D. Jeane Guinel Jeane Randle Jeane Ulita Joshlin Curtis Bolgiano Joy Kay Pat Kay Sharon Kay Douglas Knippers Cynthia McBride Shelia McGlothlit Juanita Miller Carla Mitcham Debra Nash Randall Peavy Barbara Prewitt David Richmond Kenneth Herschel Diane Joseph De Wayne Arlene Dykes Smith Stevison Stevison Whatley Willis 20 Michael McGlothlin, President Beth Boone, Vice President Judy Dowden, Secretary Diane Knight, Reporter Vernie Brown Juanita Butler Elaine Carver Donna Chapman Jackie Cryer Donnie Daily Ronnie Daily Jimmy Fleniken Debra Fox Kathy Henley Robert Herrington Brenda Jarrell William Jarrell Edgar Jeter Leonard Midkiff Randy Miller Detra Mitcham Regina Miller Roy Nash Billy Patterson Otha Powell Ronnie Miller David Richmond Richard Smith Donna Stevison Paul Plummer Nancy Dykes David Smith Ronnie Willis 22 1969 . . . and contestants. 24 Ruth Kay Glenda Kay Stephens FORREST FESTIVAL ROYALTIES Billy Craft Bea Chapman Viki Peavy Anthony Harris 29 RODEO QUEEN AND CONTESTANTS Glenda Stephens 30 Sharon Kay JUNIOR SENIOR Glenda Stephens La Wayne Rose Sheron Fleniken Gary Burton MR. AND MISS CLASS SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN Randle Jeane Pam Gorsuch Beth Boone Randy Miller 31 SENIOR Jim Richmond Kathy Dykes JUNIOR Pat Carver Robert Dykes JUNIOR SENIOR Susie Dowden Earry Diggs AND Betty Jarrell Homer Presley MISS PERSONALITY SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN Hershell Smith Barbara Prewitt SENIOR JUNIOR Wendell Smith Louise Willis SOPHOMORE Carla Mitcham DeWayne Whatley FRESHMAN Leonard Midkiff Judy Dowden IN MEMORY We dedicate this page to Paul who spent such a short time with us. He entered school: December 1, 1969. He died: February 4, 1970. 36 EIGHTH GRADE Dian Addison Ronnie Addison Danny Boone Charlene Brown Marion Butler Zenola Butler George Cofer Zelda Comer Ray Cryer Marvin Cryer Terry Cryer James Hagan Jimmie Henley Terry Hill Barbara Jeane Debora Jeane James Jeane Jimmie Jeane Teresa Jeane Martha Kay Alice Keel Carl Keel Jackson McGlothlin Eva Lea Midkiff Jerry Midkiff Sadia Midkiff Sharon Miller Anita Nash Sandy Patterson Gerry Peavy Denis Plummer Jesse Prewitt Mona Prewitt Arthur Richmond Brenda Smith Janette Dew Marciel Spearman Sharon Thompson Timothy White Cindy Willis Paul Young Grace McMahon 37 Sandra Addison John Wade Bonner Debbie Brister Juanita Craft Dale Cryer Kathy Evans Floyd Evans Joyce Fee Byna Gregory Debra Harris Gerald Hayward Alan Henley Ricky Jarrell Justin Kay Von Kay Peggy Keel JoAnn Knippers Debora Knowlton James Linaweaver Jerry McGlothlin Brenda Midkiff Michael Midkiff Dorothy Miller Dennis Mitcham Gay Nash Harvey Nash Kelly Nash Kim Nash Sheryl Nichols Gary Noble Candy Patterson Judy Peavy Mary Lou Richards Patsy Richards Sandra Richmond Joe Richmond Vickie Richmond Jay Riley Sheryl Shell Barbara Smith Gwen Whatley Rebecca White 38 SEVENTH GRADE Gail Brown Linda Brown Jeanette Brister Katherine Butler Debra Clark Judy Coker Darlene Comer Rosie Comer Andy Cryer James Fox Larry Harlow Spencer Harlow Danny Hill Brenda Jarrell Eddie Jarrell Gary Jarrell Joyce Jeane William Jones Jerry Kay Paul Kay Bryan Lowe Allen McGuffin J. D. Mitcham Cindy Peavy Marisa Peavy Tommy Phillips Donna Shaw Debbie Smith Carl Thompson Shelia Whatley Cheryl Willis Donald Wright Dori Zorozak FIFTH GRADE Jackie Brown James Brown Cathie Burch Frank Butler Cynthia Carver Kenneth Coker Herman Dykes Tami Egan Cynthia Fee Ruben Harris Margaret Hayward Ricky Henley Lisa Jarrell James Jeane Patricia Jeane Lorrain Jones Pamela Kay Sherrill Linaweaver Joe Loftin Brent McBride Marshall McElveen Tom McGlothlin Dennie Midkiff Kirk Midkiff Martha Midkiff David Miller Frank Miller Michael Miller Darlene Nash Marvin Nash Stephen Prewitt Brenda Richards Debra Shaw Jimmie Shell Gene Smith Shelia Whittington Mackey Willis FOURTH GRADE Glenda Addison Edward Bonner Carmen Brister Cricket Burge Genae Chapman Kay Coker Richard Comer Mike Cryer Joe Davis Susan Dykes Linda Ervin Connie Fee Keith Fox Jennine Gainey Karl Grevenberg Thomas Harralson John Harvey Billy Herrington Danny Jarrell Sidney Jarrell Jerry Jeane Terry Jeane Martha Jeter Joseph Joshlin Johnnie Kay Nell Kay Rickie Kay Sheryl Kay John Kerr Kathleen Lundstrom Mike McBride Debra McGlothlin Donald McGuffin Lisa Midkiff Karen Miller Kenneth Pennington Regina Rose Shirley Walker Ramona Westmoreland Alton White Pam Whittington Scherry Zorozak 41 THIRD Peggy Brister Shelly Brown GRADE Charlette Burch Randall Burch Bill Cofer Randy Coker David Coker Mary Ann Craft Lisa Cryer Eddie Evans Ann Henley Douglas Hill Shannon Hill Karen Jarrell Beverly Jeane Donald Jeane LaDonna Jeane Delores Jones Patti Jordan William Kay Wanda Lea Kay Terry Linaweaver Jerilyn Lowe Carolyn McGuffin Jerry Pennington Katherine Richards Rebecca Richmond Danette Smith William Stevison Joseph Westmoreland Carolyn Whittington James Wilson 42 SECOND GRADE Ricky Allen Frank Bonner Sherri Carver Brenda Comer Wetzel Dailey Lonnie Davis Rebecca Davis Dani Egan Chester Elam Joel Evans Tina Fee Pamela Fox Drew Frohne Jerry Gainey Renie Hayman Jeffrey Hayward Helen Herrington Paul Jarrell Shelby Jarrell Bobby Jeane Billy Kay Homer Kay Geraldine McBride James McGlothlin Gerald Miller William Mitcham Mike Nash Diane Nash Chris Nettles Larry Oliver Buddy Phillips Becky Riley John Robinson Sandra Shipp Carla Smith Tonie Taylor Beth Whittington Richard Wilson Larry Jarrell Jeannie Kerr 43 FIRST GRADE Nancy Burch Lawrence Butler Bea Chapman Billy Craft Lynn Davis Pat Harvey Ronda Hill Kenneth Holt Gary Jarrell Marty Jarrell Kelvin Jeane Georgie Jeane Lyman Knowlton Glenda Lucus Kelvin Linaweaver Lori McGlothlin Craig Midkiff Tony Midkiff Charla Miller Joy Nash Jimmie Oliver Margaret Robinson Randa Jean Smith Rosemary Westmorland Lisa Whatley 44 GRADE FIRST Alice Addison Pam Bolgiano John Brittain Larry Butler John Cofer Micky Coker Dwayne Cryer Andy Harlow Anthony Harris Mary Herrington Chris Jeane Floyd Jeane Rhonda Jeter Donnice Kay Roger Kay Tracy Linaweaver. Kenneth Lovett Rhonda Midkiff Joey Miller Lizzy Moss Tina Nash Vicki Peavy Keith Shell Tammy Taylor 45 HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Sponsor: Mrs. Lorene Zachry PRIVATE MUSIC 47 LEFT TO RIGHT: Back Row: Henry Loftin, Gerline Cryer, Jo Veder Hickman, Louise Willis, Diane Knight, Sharon Willis. Front Row: Betty Miller, Norma Smith, Willis Farris. Betty Miller Library Secretary LIBRARY STAFF Willis Farris Librarian 48 Pres. - Cindy Willis JUNIOR 4-H Sponsor-Marcella Simms James Prewitt Pres� - Donnie Gill SENIOR 4-H Willie M. Knight Sponsor-W. F. Dowden 51 SPORTS EVANS EAGLES DISTRICT CHAMPS GIRLS Evans-54 Singer-28 Evans-63 Reeves-33 Evans-87 Hyatt-14 Evans-82 Elizabeth-22 Evans-59 Simpson-54 Evans-58 Longville-22 Evans-56 Singer-38 Evans-71 Reeves-32 Evans-68 Hyatt-16 Evans-58 Elizabeth-47 Evans-57 Longville-31 Evans-67 Simpson-61 District Record 12-0 As principal of Evans High School, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the girls for a wonderful basketball season and the grand record they have set for the Evans School in their district playing. 1 he material for the annual will go to press before your bi-district game. We, the administration, faculty and student body of this school hope and pray that you may continue this record until you become the State champions. We think a lot of the basketball girls and feel that they show wonderful sportsmanship whether they are winning or losing. We wish each of you a full and rounded life while you are in Evans School and when you leave we wish you the best of everything. Arvil Harvey, Principal 53 Wendell Smith Sheron Fleniken Mi. and Miss Eagle CHEERLEADERS Detra Donna Donna Jackie Teresa Mitcham Stevison Chapman Cryer Jeane Front Row:L. to R.: Pam Gorsuch, SusieDowden, Beverly Fee, Betty Jarrell, Sharon Willis, Carla Mitcham. Back Row: L. to R.: Johnette Fee, Glenda Stephens, Sheron Flenikin, Coach Willis Farris, Louise Willis, Sheila McGlothlin, and Ulita Joslin. Beverly Fee Sharon Willis Betty Jarrell Susie Dowden Guard Guard Forward Guard 55 Jim Richmond Wendell Smith Scooter Wilcox Donnie Gill Center Forward Center Forward FRONT ROW L. TO R.: Doug Knippers, Homer Presley, Ricky Richmond, Larry Diggs, Eddie McBride, Gary Burton, Edgar Jeter. BACK ROW L. TO R: Asst. Coach Manager Robert Dykes, Allen Carver, Tommy Knippers, Scooter Wilcox, Jim Richmond, Randall Jeane, Wendell Smith, Donnie Gill, Coach Willis Farris. Allen Carver Larry Diggs Tommy Knippers Homer Presley Forward Guard Forward Guard 56 37 Boys and Girls Traveling Squads Board New Bus For Longville Cub Scout Pack 22 Evans, Louisiana 70639 Den Mothers: Yvonne Bonner Jeanie Riley Lill McBride Boys left to right are: Marshal McElveen, Thomas Harralson, Brent McBride, Joe Loftin, Mike McBride, Edward Bonner, Kinney Harvey, Bryan Lowe, Andy Cryer, Marvin Nash, Mike Miller, J.D. Mitcham, Will Stevison, and Gene Smith. We would appreciate your patronage to each of our advertisers. Without their help our yearbook could not be published. Thank You. Lewis Paul Brinkley Business Manager H. H. PRESLEY General Merchandise Evans, Louisiana WALTERS SHEET METAL SHOP Leesville, Louisiana LENNOX 59 Fertitta Brother's Cain Motor Co. Hardware 800 South Third Phone 239-3456 Leesville, Louisiana 200 East Lee Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3434 Hernandez Farm Leesville Concrete Co. Supply 109 East Lula Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-9034 Terminal Road Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-4501 Leesville Auto Parts Billy's Flower Shop 213 North Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-2204 1010 South Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3307 Sam's Shoe Store Ben Franklin 116 South Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-2646 200 South Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-9061 60 S J CHEVROLET CO. Nichols Dry Goods 603 Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3848 Morgan Lindsey Highway 171 South Leesville, Louisiana 101 South Third Street Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3501 Phone 239-6585 MORRIS TIRE The Leesville Jewelry Third Street Leesville, Louisiana TREAD SERVICE Highway 171 South Leesville, Louisiana Phone 238-1575 Highway 171 South In Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-4384 61 HIXON FUNERAL HOME Highway 171 South Leesville, Louisiana Ideal Drug Store THE 'Ttexall STORE DeRidder, Louisiana Phone 463-7210 107 South Washington Ave. Champion's Jewelry DeRidder, Louisiana Hook's Department Store 113 North Washington A venue DeRidder, Louisiana Phone 463-6843 Bradley's Dry Good Store 109 North Washington Ave. DeRidder, Louisiana Phone 463-7177 Hagan's Christian Gift and Book Center DeRidder, Louisiana LEROY LAMBERT MOBIL COMPANY Leesville, Louisiana See them for your Mobil Products IMobilgas 62 Your Ft u Service, 'Bank since 1928 . Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BEAUREGARD ELECTRIC CO-OP Your Electric Servant in Southwest Louisiana HOLT'S LITTLE GIANT GROCERY 704 West Texas Leesville, Louisiana WAMPUS CAT DRIVE-INN Highway 171 North Leesville, Louisiana Across From Post Office Leesville, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana 64 GEORGE JAMES RED WHITE GROCERY Highway 171 North Leesville, Louisiana CONTINENTAL MOTOR LODGE Highway 171 South Lees ville, Louisiana 65 Compliments CITY SAVINGS BANK of Bert Adams TRUST COMPANY Leesville, Louisiana DeRidder, Louisiana T. B. Porter Sporting goods Western wear Hwy. 171 North Two Convenient Locations Lees ville, Louisiana Phone 239-2232 Member A Full of Service FDIC Bank Piggly tot Wiggly Lake Charles Hwy. BROWN DeRidder, Louisiana FURNITURE Phone 463-7406 COMPANY Big Star Store 1003 Mahlon Street 804 West Texas DeRidder, Louisiana Leesville, Louisiana Phone 463-8123 Phone 239-3413 66 SAM FERTITTA Real Estate and Construction 320 South Third St. Phone 239-2626 Leesville, Louisiana The Burger Bar 801 West Texas St. Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-9309 Phoenix Drug Store 101 North Third St. Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3421 “Your Rexall Dealer” Compliments of The Leesville Leader “Established In 1898” Leesville, Louisiana Ford Stewart 10 7 South Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3341 “Best in Men Wear” THE VERNON BANK 100 South Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-2092 ‘See Them For Your Banking' 67 MORRIS INSURANCE AGENCY Lillie Pentecostal Church Route 1 Leesville, Louisiana Word Insurance Agency Third Street Leesville, Louisiana 107 North Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-2895 Phone 239-2006 The Fashion 102 South Third Leesville, Louisiana Phone 239-3221 FLOYD SMITH GROCERY Harper's Department Store General Delivery Evans, Louisiana DeRidder, Louisiana 68 The Vernon Barber Shop Leesville, Louisiana Frank P. Odom, Owner T. L. Lanier and Co. Clothing Men And Boys 155 North Main Street Jasper, Texas Big Star Lee Hill Road Leesville, Louisiana McRae Insurance oo £ 6 Agency South Third Street Phone 384-2292 Leesville, Louisiana GRIMES HALL SERVICE STATION ESSO PRODUCTS Box 87 Rosepine, Louisiana j Tell That Tiger To Come Alive” So - Long f rosvJl SENIORS OF 1970 1 See you hi public life arV%SL. y?6Kxr7ZO) 'eu, 9- � (KOJLOcjJLtxJL; RsQjiSL Soyy E {% foAJ Ca -£ r liUM-______ (M sQJ t� t y lRjbr o C$J - 69