Fort Meade High School - Fomehiso Yearbook (Fort Meade, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1967 volume:

Fomehiso 1967 Volume 23 Fort Meade High School Fort Meade, Florida Fort Meade High School 1912-1967 For fifty-five years this building has symbolized wisdom, ambition, happiness, frustration, hope, and distress to the students of Fort Meade. Its halls have re- sounded with the footsteps of two generations, but soon they will be silent and lonely. The dreams of future students will be housed in a new building with modern facili- ties, and these halls, which now ring with the joy of the present, will ring only with the echoes of the past. Alma Mater Fort Meade High School, Now we hail thee, Rich in memory's lore! We shall ever love and praise thee, And thy name adore! Alma Mater, we salute thee, In our hearts supreme, And thy watchword to be noble, E'er shall be our theme. Fort Meade High We adore thee, And we shall be true To thy noble admonition E'er to dare and do! Howard L. Beynon, an individual who has tripled as a friend, servant, and administrator through thick and thin” for three years at Fort Meade High School. Howard Beynon was born on August 16,1919 in Youngstown, Ohio, where he attended high school. He later attended the University of Tampa where he received the Degree of Bachelor of Science, and George Peabody College in Nash- ville, Tennessee, where he earned the Master of Arts Degree. He is married to the former Glenna Hill of Tampa and they have three children: Howie, Debbie, and Joe. Father, golfer, fisherman, singer, actor, and athlete: you name it—Mr. Beynon has done it! He served his country for four years and ten days in the United States Army. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Hillsborough County and a policeman in Tampa. He was also an amateur boxer and fought several times in Youngstown, Ohio. This variety of professions and pastimes would surely help to account for his keen understanding and appreciation of all kinds of people. So, to this man of many faces,” whose spirit of enthusiasm makes everything he does his favorite thing,” the Annual Staff respectfully and lovingly dedicates this book. 4 Our Favorite People In memory of Mrs. Lula D. Peeples, who taught at Fort Meade High School for thirty years. She helped shape the destinies of several generations of Fort Meade students, who will long remember her kindness and generosity. The Lula D. Peeples Chapter of the National Honor Society, which she helped found, is named in honor of her. In grateful appreciation to Mr. Bill Bevis, who has acquainted the citizens of this county with the historical importance of Fort Meade, and who has made the citizens of this city just a little prouder of their heritage. A«o .t«twi� suns WY SOtOKFN I ED S' I' CAFEIOV iNCICED IHE SCWNOll MU. IN IHST is ENf'NN S 'HI mUU.CH ' DU 15 «TTU I' IMS! IIVl ni!n : ST TM IMS IN THIS fSGV.-WC � i urto urn 5 Contents Activities 30-61 Academics 18-29 Features 62-81 Athletics Classes 98-139 Senior Directory 139-143 Advertisements 145-163 This is a book about our favorite things - our warm memories of the past and our fond hopes for the future. Although most of us will remain here to enjoy our favorite things and create future mem- ories, some of us will embark on new adventures in distant places. We may never meet again, but we will not forget this year, or each other, or our favorite things. 7 8 9 These are a few of Our Favorite Things v'x I !a RESTAURANT - .1 I “ 0 EN -HDTBISC. IT MOR l GS ■ t 12 Drinking icys . . . Towering oak trees . . . 13 Days of fun and games 14 II Our dreams have not been in vain ACADEMICS This section includes the people who make our school what it is: the principals, secretaries, librarians, school board, and faculty. We may only see them from eight o’clock to three o’clock, but their jobs last much longer. They attend classes, meetings, and lectures so that they may be better teachers and administrators. They spend many hours organizing and planning so that our school may operate efficiently and our classes run smoothly. Although they are seldom given proper credit or consideration, these people are a vitally important part of our school. 19 Faculty Instructing is the work of a teacher. To teach all of the youth of all of the people of all the community the things which will enable them to become better persons, and to help them to achieve their proper place in society - these are the aims of a teacher. Through dedication and patience they have taught us the importance of knowledge. Altnough our memories of them may dim as the years slip by, we will asways treasure their guidance and wisdom. One of the new additions to our school this year is Mrs. Peggy Boatwright who is a reading instructor. Besides being a Senior Sponsor, Mrs. Boarwright enjoys cooking, sewing, and reading. She has a B.S, in Education from Southwest Missouri State College and has done graduate work at Kansas State College and University of Florida. Our history department also has a new addition this year, Mrs. Jackie Burch. She teaches eighth grade Civics and is a Junior Class sponsor. Mrs. Burch, who enjoys water skiing and horseback riding, has a B.S. from Florida Southern and an M.A. from Stetson. Mr. Peto Campas, who teaches seventh grade geography and eighth grade United States history, has a B.S. in Business Administration. He is a seventh grade sponsor and spends his spare time reading, listening to music, and traveling. 20 Mr. Rupert Carlton is the director of the Fort Meade High School Band. He has a B.A. from Florida Southern College. Mr. Carlton enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling. Mrs. Linda Cloud teaches English I and directs the Fort Meade High School Glee Club. This year she has been annu- al sponsor and director of the special singing group, The Roaring Twenties. She has a B.A. from Mississippi College and a N.D.E.A. from Vanderbilt. Her favorite pastimes are singing, sewing, and designing. Mrs. Mickey Carlton, our Home Economics teacher, is the F.H.A. advisor and a ninth grade sponsor. She has an A.B. degree from Blue Mountain College in Mississippi. Mrs. Carl- ton spends her free time sewing, reading, and she loves to entertain at her home. Mrs. Carlton also enjoys traveling a great deal. Mr. Jake Campbell, who is our head football coach, J.V. basketball coach, and sponsor of the M Club, teaches U.S. history and world history. He has an A.B. from Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina, and a M.A. from East Carolina College in Greenville, North Carolina. In his spare time, Mr. Campbell enjoys being with his family. 21 Mr. Robert Cloud, head of the history department, teaches American History, P. A.D., and Americanism vs. Communism. He has a B. A. degree from Mississippi College. He is Business Advisor for the annual and sponsor of the Paper- back Book Store. He enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing, and watching Gator football. Our vocational agriculture teacher is Tom Cochran. He is the sponsor of the F. F. A. and loves horses. Mr. Cochran graduated from the University of Florida with a B. S.A. The other vocational agriculture teacher at Fort Meade High School is Mr. John T. Denmark. Mr. Denmark gradu- ated in 1965 from the University of Florida with a B. S. in Agriculture. In his spare time, Mr. Denmark enjoys fishing and camping. Mrs. Carrie Dotson, who teaches Business Education, is advisor for the Black and Gold and Director of Adult Edu- cation. Her favorite hobbies are her grandchildren and club- work. Mrs. LaVerta Ellis, who is a Black and Gold advisor, teaches Typing I, Shorthand, and Office Practice. She has a B.S. from Oakland City College, Oakland City, Indiana. Our Student Council Sponsor is Mrs. Winifred Evans. She teaches trigonometry and has a B.S. from Florida State Uni- versity. Mrs. Evans enjoys reading, sewing, and gardening. Mrs. Evans is Guidance Director. Mr. Max R. Gessner, the Junior High Guidance Counselor, is junior varsity football coach and varsity baseball coach. He has an A.B. from the Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina. A few of Mr. Gessener's favorite pastimes are golfing and tennis. Mr. Jim Gilchrist, with a B.S. from Florida State Uni- versity, is Cooperative Education Coordinator. He is sponsor of Diversified Cooperative Training Club and secretary of the Polk County Coordinators Association. He enjoys Crooked Lake living and golf. 23 Mr. R. E. Hall, who teaches mathematics is a new addition to our school this year. He has a B. S. in Agricul- tural Engineering from the University of Florida and had at- tended the University of South Florida. Mr. Hall is a sponsor of the Junior National Honor Society and enjoys auto repair- ing, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Carl Griffith, Junior Class Sponsor and Rocket Club Sponsor, teaches chemistry, physics, Earth Space Science, and ninth grade General Science. He has a B.S. A. from the University of Florida and had done graduate work at Tennessee Technilogical University. Mr. Griffith enjoys working with cattle. Another new addition to our faculty this year is Mr. David Huddleston who teaches in the Math Department. Mr. Huddleston has a B. S. in Business Administration. He is an eleventh grade sponsor and spends his free time fishing. One of the newest additions to our faculty is Miss Betty Johnson, who started teaching after Christmas vacation. Miss Johnson has a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and teaches seventh grade English and eighth grade science. In her spare time, she enjoys watching basketball games, cooking, sewing, and swimming. 24 Mr. Ralph Moore, who has a B.S. degree from Erskine College, is the Area Physical Education Director, Area Health and Safety Director, Visitation Teacher, and head basketball coach for Fort Meade High School. In his spare time, Mr. Moore enjoys all sport activities, fishing, and reading. He is also director of the Fort Meade Teen Center Another one of the newest additions to our faculty is Mrs. Evelyn Paris, who also came to Fort Meade High after Christ- mas vacation. Mrs. Paris has a B. A. from Florida State Uni- versity and teaches eighth grade English. She enjoys garden- ing, swimming, reading, and traveling. Mr. Alex Rogers is the Driver Education teacher at Fort Meade. He has an A.S. from South Georgia College and a B.S. from Georgia Southern College. Mr. Rogers is an eighth grade sponsor and coaches seventh grade and eighth grade football and basketball. He enjoys playing tennis and golf in his free time. Mr. Herbert Roland teaches Biology and eighth grade General Science. He received a B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and mechanics. 25 Mrs. Carol Snyder is our foreign language teacher. In ad- dition to teaching Spanish I and II, she teaches English III and Business English. She is a sponsor of the Black and Gold and a Spanish Club sponsor. She enjoys arranging flowers and being with her family. Mrs. Sthreshley, with a B.S. from Maryville College and an M.A. from Presbyterian School of Christian Education, is teaching science. She is a senior sponsor and enjoys playing bridge and cooking. Mr. Jerry Strickland is our boys' Physical Education teach- er. He received a B.S. from the University of Tampa. He is assistant football coach and head track coach. His hobby is playing golf. IN MEMORIAM MR. GILBERT SUMMERFORD October 5, 1912 - March 3, 1967 The measure of a life, is not its duration, but its donation. 26 Mrs. Nellis May White teaches Algebra I and II and Math 8. She is sponsor of the Future Teachers of America and the Sophomore class. She has a B.S. in Education from Florida State University. Her favorite pastime is being with her grandchildren, Mel and Joey Parker. Mrs. Harriett F. Willett, girl's Physical Education teacher, coaches the seventh and eighth grade extra-mural volleyball and basketball teams. She has a B.S. in Physical Education from Battle Geek College, Battle Geek, Michi- gan, Mrs. Willett enjoys reading, sewing, and swimming in the summer. Mrs. Lorraine Young teaches English to the ninth and tenth grade and is the sponsor of the National Honor Society A few of her favorite pastimes are working with flowers and reading. Mrs. Young graduated from Florida State College with a B.S. Mrs. Barbara Watts, who teaches English III and IV, is cheerleader sponsor, sophomore class sponsor, and teaches at night school three nights a week. She has an A.B. from Lander College in Greenwood, South Carolina. A few of Mrs. Watts favorite pastimes are knitting, painting, reading, and sewing. 27 Adminis tration School Board Left to Right - FRONT ROW: Austin T. Race, Jr. - Wendell Watson, Chairman, Seth Me Keel, Vice- Chairman Left to Right - BACK ROW Ralph Durrance, W. O. Gib- son, Jr Mrs. Kitty Bell, whose favorite pastime is horticulture, has been a secretary for eighteen years. When asked about her work she replied, I have been a secretary for as long as I can remember. Mrs. Bell learned her skills at Tampa Business College. Area Office Mr. Joe Clanton was transferred to the Fort Meade Area Office from the County School Board. He attended Arkansas State College where he received his Bachelor Degree, then went on to the University of Mississippi where he received his Masters Degree, and for additional graduate work he at- tended the University of Florida. His reasons for choosing this profession were livelihood and ambitions to be a teacher. Mr. Clanton’s favorite pastimes are hunting and fishing. 28 High School Office Mrs. Helen Russell is completing her sev- enth year as our high school secretary. Before coming to this job she was bookkeeper for Tate Phillips and secretary of the First Baptist Church Devoting all her time and energy to her work, she has become a familiar figure to Fort Meade students. Mrs. Betty Jackson, who attended Brogden High School in North Carolina, has been with us for two years. She not only enjoys secretarial work, but is a skilled musician as well. Library Mrs. Helen Parker is our librarian. She has a B. R.E. Degree from Boston University and has done additional work at Iowa State Teachers College, Florida Southern College, and Graduate Library School at Florida State University. She is sponsor of the Library Club, and her hobbies are Sewing and knitting. Mrs. Martha Gessner was our librarian aid until mid-February. One of her favorite pastimes is playing tennis with her husband Max, who is a teacher and coach. 29 A CTIVITIES In a fast changing world a person must have many and varied interests in order to be a success to himself and with others. Through association with other students in club activities we have created new interests, assembled valuable projects, learned to take the “ups and downs , and laughed together. Certainly these make “mom- ents to remember” for many times these turn into our favorite subject— Campus- ology.” 31 Future Homemakers of America FIRST ROW; D. Bowen, M. Bone, S. Knight, P. Lastinger, S. Cady, B. Barefoot, S. Lewis, A. Parrish, F. Clanton, D. Parmer. SECOND ROW; S. Conner, K. Varn S. Hancock, M. Schaill, T. Atwell, B. Rhoden, C. Jackson, J. Lee. THIRD ROW; M. Loadholtes, S. Cannon. P. Williams. C. Coulter, M. Lastinger, S. Lunn, E. Joyce, J. Bennett, D. Williams, T. Curry, P. Smith, B. Ross. FOURTH ROW: V. Cochran, J. Sthreshley, G. Waller, D. Beynon, G. Clyatt, S. Taylor, D. Cooley, G. Bass, P. Prine. FIFTH ROW: D. Graves, S. Ellis, A. Rogers, J. Varn. SIXTH ROW; C. Lewis, N. Childs, L. Newsome, A. Stringfellow, D. Hymerling, S. McClellan, P. Crews, V. Smith, L. Perry, B. Prine. SEVENTH ROW: N. White. F. H. A. Officers: Pres. - Merile Lastinger V. Pres. - Nora Childs Sec. - Laura Newsome Treas. - Karolyn Varn Reporter - Donna Bowen Historian - Gay Clyatt Parliamentarian - Debbie Beynon Rec. Chairman - Pam Lastinger 32 MRS. MICKEY CARLTON, Advisor BILL WATTS - FHA Sweetheart The FHA has a wide appeal for many girls, since most of us are really homemakers at heart. Fort Meade is no exception. This thriving club, which strives Toward New Horizons , empha- sizes the importance of good homemaking. They sponsor a local youth fair, and blue ribbon win- ners are allowed to compete in the County Youth Fair. In the fall they had a tupperware party, and interesting programs are presented throughout the year. 33 Spanish Club ROW ONE - T. Driskell, N. Childs, C. Justice, B. Watts, C. Lewis, D. Porterfield, C. Albritton, K. Belcher. ROW TWO - S. Conner, E. Kelly, S. Lewis, B. Knight, G. Clyatt, G. Waller. ROW THREE - C. Brewington, D. Davis, M. Bone, M. Schaill, A. Rogers, C. Miller, S. Heller, J. Fort, T. Taylor. ROW FOUR - B. Cottrell, D. Justice, E. Coulter, J. Wickersheim, S. Langs- ton, D. McClellan, J. Crews, M. Brand. ROW FIVE - E. Butler, N. Stevens, S. Cannon, D. Spaf- ford, J. Sthreshley, B. J. Belcher, Mrs. Snyder. Habla Ud. espanol? Well, these students do. They are taking either first or second year Spanish, under the instruction of Mrs. Carol Snyder. Besides the Spanish language their studies in- clude the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. The club works in conjunction with the Spanish classes to promote better understanding of the people who speak this language. 34 Library Club FIRST ROW; Mrs. Martha Gessner, Library Aide; Patsy Lamb, Vice President: Kathy Gunter, Presi- dent; Gail Crosby, Secretary; Mrs. Helen V. Parker, Librarian. SECOND ROW; Betty Shirley, Di- ane Yoemans, Sandra Knight, David Howard, Billy Cottrell, Sheila Guest, Kelly Schaill, Carolyn Adams. THIRD ROW; Ronald Jones, Dan Ross, Albert McClellan, Don Roberts, Joe West, Barry Cornelious, Bobby Joe Belcher. Not Pictured: Teresa Curry, Sandra Coulter, Timothy Cambridge. The Library Club consists of 11th and 12th grade students who elect to take Library Science for credit. Their daily duties in the library are prescribed for them by the librarian and include: Shelf- reading, good housekeeping procedures, filing catalog cards, keeping magazine files in order, manning the check-out desk and being of service to students in locating books or information. The bulletin board outside the library is maintained by the Library Club members. The check-out desk in the library typifies the abun- dant school spirit. 35 Rocket FOtfT HEACE HIGH SCHOOL i • rOPT PEADE E=a| ROCKET CLUB mm BACK ROW: D. Porterfield, M. Bennett, J. Bowers, N. Stevens, N. Childs, E. Brackin, C. Lewis, R. Davis. MIDDLE ROW: M. Prine, D. Spafford, P. Jackson, F. Barlow, C. Albritton, J. Shanklin, B. Watts, Mr. Griffith, J. Barlow, L. Brown, D. Godwin, M. Barlow. FRONT ROW: B. Zink, R. Summerford, J. Roberts, R. Justice, D. Culpepper, E. McDaniel, S. Ellis, J. Fort, J. Sthreshley, K. Yarn, J. Jacobs, D. Griffith, M. Barrington, B. Watson, G. Laspina. The Rocket Club began its second year with a big boom. They launched their first big one in the Halloween parade, winning first prize with their rocket float. Next came their donut sale, which paid for the float and helped to buy a telescope for the club. The Rocket Club has had several successful launches and some not so successful. The flight and recovery of their first astro-mouse was a landmark in Rocket Club History. The Rocket Club also plans to visit Cape Kennedy sometime this spring. OFFICERS Jim Fort Vice Commander Bill Watts Commander Charles Justice Adjutant General Jim Roberts Treasurer Robert Justice Secretary Mr. Carl Griffith Advisor 36 Telescope Touchdown!!! Blast-off!! Mr. Griffith trophy Club Countdown! Black and Gold BLACK AND GOLD STAFF Ray Helms, Jeff Langston, Merile Lastinger, Melinda Meeks, Elaine Hicks, Sherry Hancock, Pat Crosby. Meeting 12 o'clock deadlines at 11:59 seems to be the favorite pastime of this group. If not the favorite, at least the usual. Almost any suspicious Thursday night you can find Pat and a few of her faithful crew editing, typing, and mimeographing the pages of the 'Black and Gold', our bi- monthly school newspaper. Through interviewing, selling, and all the other jobs that go along with putting out a newspaper, these students have learned not only journalism, but how to get along with people. Editor - Patsy Lamb Advisors: Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Co-Editor - Blondia Johnson Snyder, and Mrs. Dotson. 38 Steps In Journalism Editors, meet before assigning articles. Ray at the drawing board. Interviewing for latest news. ■H Typists rough - drafting and stenciling. 39 Jim running off the stencils. And finally - Selling Honor FIRST ROW: C. Lewis, M. Shanklin, M. Lastinger, E. Coulter, B. Knight, E. Yarborough, D. Hali. SECOND ROW: S. Pullen, P. Crews, S. Coulter, S. Lewis, C. Brewington. THIRD ROW: R. Smith, M. Hancock, I. Perry, E. Kelly. FOURTH ROW: N. Childs, N. Stevens, M. Day. FIFTH ROW: G. Waller, D. Lofton, S. Cannon, B. Robinson, C. Albritton, J. Roberts, Mrs. Young, sponsor. SIXTH ROW: E. Butler, K. Belcher, S. Heller, D. Porterfield, J. Crews, T. Shirley, B. Speight, D. Ross, J. Fort. OFFICERS: President- Nora Childs Vice President- Cathy Lewis Secretary- Treasurer- Ermage Butler Reporter- Benjy Speight 40 Societies Decorating for Christinas Practicing Robing ceremony To be a member of the National Honor Society a student must have at least a B average in every subject and possess the qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Each year these students decorate the Christmas trees by the school office and in the lunchroom. In February they had a robing ceremony for the new members before the student body. Plans are un- derway for a supper sometime in the spring. JUNIOR HIGH HONOR SOCIETY Left to Right, R. Crews, C. Shirley, B. Rhoden, D. Graves, S. Ellis, J. Varn, B. Ross, C. Hall, SEATED, C. Coulter, S. Cady, J. Hall 41 Chorus BOYS: Left to right H. Albritton K. Lott D. Roberts T. Holten B. Speight J. Walker D. Smith R. Vaughn G. Colvin D. Godwin H. Whitehurst M. Birdsong J. Lott B. Fateley P. Day L. Ming GIRLS: FRONT ROW, Left to right K. Williams M. Hagler J. Stevenson M. Bone N, Stevens A. Stringfellow S. Coulter J. Lloyd G. Crosby C. Adams C. Cone MIDDLE ROW; S. Storey L. Adams I. Perry R. Reves B. Bonner B. Johnson D. Yeomans K. Gunter L. Myers L. Newsome B. Jones J. Tabb P. Smith BACK: K. Givens, D. Fennell, M. Meeks, S. Lunn, B. Knight, P. Hancock, B. Brown, S. Guest, E. Jones, P. Hagler, J. Powers 42 The Roaring Twenty Five Foot Two , Hello Dolly , and Good ole Summertime are some of the swinging tunes of the Roaring Twenty. These flappers and dudes were the toast of many a show. They sang, danced, and entertained their way into the hearts of all who saw them. These are the twenty young people who enjoyed their work very much, because for them it wasn't work but fulfillment; I. Perry, L. Newsome, A. Stringfellow, J. Tabb, P. Smith, B. Knight, J. Walker, B. Johnson, H. Whitehurst, N. Stevens, D. Smith, S. Coulter, T. Holton, M. Meeks, P. Day, K. Lott, D. Godwin, D. Vaughn, M. Birdsong, H. Albritton, Beverly Jones, Shirley Storey .'S, M- PIANIST JANITH TABB DIRECTOR MRS. LINDA CLOUD Student L-R FIRST ROW; Richard Russell, Glenn Fisher, Richard Cason, Johnny Sheffield, SECOND ROW: Carmen Coulter, Hazel Bowen, Barbara Stanford, Dottie Carefoot, THIRD ROW: Jim Watts, Charles Shirley, W. J. Coulter, Joe Bey non. This meeting will please come to order! These are the usual words to open a meeting, and the Student Council of Fort Meade High School is no exception. Made up of representatives from each class, the Student Council worked hard this year promoting school spirit, sponsoring assembly programs, selling Homecoming corsages, and operating the School Supply Store. Jr. High Student Council Officers Secretary-Treasurer Carmen Coulter President - Richard Russell 44 Vice-President - Charles Shirley Council SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST ROW - John Hendrick, Laura Newsome, Elaine Putnel, Sandra Coulter, Bill Watts. SECOND ROW - Evelyn Coulter, Carla Brewington, Paul Day, Sally Lewis, Mary Nell Loadholtes. THIRD ROW - Debra Hall, Jim Fort, Tommy Shirley, Vince Altman Selling corsages was one of the Student Council's money raising projects. Officers Steve Heller - Treasurer Evelyn Coulter - Secretary John Hendrick - President Paul Day - Vice President 45 Black And FIRST ROW (CENTER) L-R: J. Lee, J. Varn, D. Cooley, R. Lastinger, E. Kelly. SECOND ROW: G. Fisher, D. Griffin, M, Holton, C. Wickersheim, D. Peoples, H. Mullins, B. Woodyard, L. Singletary, G. Boeham, G. Ash, J. Beynon, R. Davis, T. Cooley, I. Perry. THIRD ROW: B. Reddick, A. Crews, W. Satterfield, R. Alderman, K. Pollard, B. Keene, C. Woodyard, C. Easter- ling, T. Jackson, E, Freeman, J. Waller, D. Lastinger, K. Royster, R. Royster, R. Lennix, G. Wilkes, J. Loadholtes, J. Watts, D. Crews, C. Hendricks. FOURTH ROW: S. Mitchell, H. David- son, L. Thomas, R. Lewis, R. Smith, A. Jackson, O. Campbell, S. Knight, J. McDonald. MAJORETTES: J. Bennett, S. Mitchell, S. Conner, L. Newsome, G. Clyatt, B. Ross. The Fort Meade Band has performed at its best this year. It lias performed at both the home and away football games with interesting shows and appealing music. The year was further bright- ened with the band's taking part in the DeSota County Pageant Parade, Arcadia, the Florida Citrus Expedition Parade, Winter Haven, the American Legion Parade in Miami, and others. Five Sen- ior High Fort Meade Band students were chosen to play in the all Polk County Band which consists of the best students from Polk County and a resulting concert by this combined group. Concerts by the Fort Meade Band included a fine Christmas concert and a Spring concert. Within the band is a group called the Shades of Brass. They are Tommy Cooley, Iris Ann Perry, Ken Royster, Roy Royster, Eddie Pollard, David Griffin, and Joe Bowers. This group specializes in Tijuana Brass favorites. 46 Gold Band BAND OFFICERS, Left to right. Tommy Cooley, Laura Newsome, BAND DIRECTOR, Sandra Knight, Iris-Ann Perry, Ken Royster Mr. Rupert Carlton SHADES OF BRASS, Left to Right, Tommy Cooley, Iris-Ann Perry, David Griffin, Joe Bowers, Ken Royster, Roy Royster, Eddie Pollard 47 Majorettes LAURA NEWSOME HEAD MAJORETTE SUSIE CONNER GAY CLYATT JENNY SUE BENNETT BARBARA ROSS SHIRLEY MITCHELL They're the frosting on the cake , the darlings of the band, and the epitome of precision. This group of one senior, two juniors two sophomores, and one freshman, spends many hours marching and working out routines for our half-time shows and parades. They all play instruments in the con- cert band and distinguish themselves in their classes and other activities. 48 Quill and Scroll Left to right-BOTTOM ROW: Cheryl Hancock, Merile Las- tinger. Sherry Hancock, SECOND ROW: Donna Bowen, Cathy Lewis, Sally Lewis, THIRD ROW: Patsy Lamb, Melinda Meeks, TOP ROW: Nora Childs, Elaine Putnel, Pat Crosby These Students were recommended to this National Honorary Journalistic Society on their meritable work on a high school publication. In addition, they must be in the top ten per cent of either the Junior or the Senior Class. M Club LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Brewington, P. Wade, J. Hendrick, T. Shirley, B. Cottrell, J. Easton, W. Ming, M. Lee, J. Glover, H. Whitehurst, T. Curry, M. Meeks, D. Moody, D. Roberts, M. Bird- song, B. Bowers, B. Knight, S. Coulter, T. Holton, P. Day, A. McClellan, R. Jones, T. Atwell, S. McClellan, L. Brown, C. Albritton, G. Cason, C. Whitehurst, W. Brinson, T. Bumsed, J. Brown, J. Justice, B. Watts, P. Lastinger, D. Beynon The M Club consists of cheerleaders and athletes who have lettered in one or more sports and have remained active throughout the school year. The main objective of this club is to promote a high standard of athletics and to create a fellowship among varsity athletes. The M club spon- sors candy sales and sweat shirt sales in order to purchase sport equipment. 49 Future Teachers Of America FIRST ROW: E. Putnel, I. Perry, J. Sthreshely, S. Lunn, R. Reeves, K. Varn, M. Loadholtes SECOND ROW: C. Cone, S. Pullen, B. Bonner, S. Conners, S, Cannon, N. Stevens, G. Waller, M. Meeks, J. Bennett, C. Wilkes The purpose of the Future Teachers of America is to create a greater interest in the teaching profession. Our future relies on these youth, for they will help to mold the citizens of tomorrow. This group made mistletoe happies for Christmas. They also are planning a Valentine program, and will teach this spring. OFFICERS: Elaine Putnel, President, Iris-Ann Perry, Vice-Presi- dent, Julia Sthreshley, Sandra Lunn, Secretary, Karolyn Varn, Treasurer, Mary Nell Loadholtes, Parliamentarian, Rhonda Reeves, Reporter Student Teacher of the year Elaine Putnel Teacher of the year Coach Jake Campbell is not pictured 50 Diversified Cooperative Training L. to R. - J. Boney, J. Eastin, L. Manley, A. Fisher, S. Comelious, C. Griffin, P. Martin, M. Griffin, B. Dunlap, P. Williams, E. Hicks, M. Day, S. Wooten, W. Wooten, R. Smith, J. Day, P. Crosby, J. Langston, E. Putnel, P. Tucker OFFICERS: Peggy Williams Treasurer Elaine Hicks Secretary Elaine Putnel Vice-President Judy Langston President 51 MR. JIM GILCHRIST Diversified Co-operative Training is a program in which students can gain valuable on-the- job training while working toward a high school diploma. Seventeen students participate in DCT and are employed in local businesses and services. DCT members attend classes during the morning hours, and then are dismissed report to work. Each spring the DCT gives a banquet for their employers and the faculty. During the year they also have breakfasts and hayrides. To raise money for these functions the DCT annually sponsors a stuffed animal sale. They also sell ribbons for football games and hold bake sales. All of these activities contribute to the main objective of DCT, which is to create better personal relations. Ruthie Smith, left, was a finalist in the job interview contest at the District Convention in Bartow. Elaine Putnel, right, was runner-up in the speech contest. 52 DET On The Job JUNIOR BONEY Western Auto 7 JUDY LANGSTON First State Bank ELAINE HICKS Polk County Hospital PAT CROSBY Polk County Sheriff's Office MARIE DAY Polk County Hospital JIMMY DAY Langston Standard Station 53 DCT On The Job RUTHEE SMITH Fort Meade City Hall MAROLYN GRIFFIN Riverside Elementary School SHIRLEY CORNELIOUS Polk County Hospital PAT TUCKER AL FISHFR Polk County Hospital Western Auto 54 DCT On The Job ELAINE PUTNEL Fort Meade Leader PEGGY WILLIAMS A P Food Store CAROLYN GRIFFIN Fort Meade High School PAM MARTIN Polk Auto LARMAR MANLEY Goochland Nursery DCT room Future Farmers FIRST ROW: Sweetheart - L. Newsome, J. Walker, B. Speight, B. Walker, J. Crews, D. McClellan, D. Norris, A. Fisher, D. Bass, B. Stokes, J. Langston, B. Fately. SECOND ROW; T. Taylor, L. Moore, L. Adams, D. Jones, J, Lott, J. Brown, G. Colvin, J. Hendricks, J. Schaill, M. Rentz, S. Durrance, L. Hall. THIRD ROW: Advisor - T. A. Cochran, J. Buthrie, R. Clanton, G. Mansfield, D. Smith, D. Dyal, E. Newman, G. Neely, S. Hancock, J. Allen, R. McCauley, T. Driskell, L. Baker, R. Vaughn. FOURTH ROW: T. Cooley, C. Gunn, T. Bumsed, S. Langston, J. Kato, B. Lovett, L. Hunter, J. Cook. OFFICERS: Sentinal - Danny Norris Chaplin - Alfred Fisher Treasurer - Danny McClellan President - Jim Walker Reporter - John Crews Vice President - Benji Speight Secretary - Bill Walker 56 Of America FRONT ROW: R. Cason, K. DeVane, L. Lanier, J. Sheffield, D. Griffin, J. Jacobs, R. Cochrane, R. Smith, Laura Newsome - Sweetheart. SECOND ROW: A. Bennet, C. Shirley, R. Bass, G. Ay- cock, J. Bowers, M. Knight, B. Manley, B. Porterfield, D. Stevens, R. Crews, T. DeVane, J. Blakely, E. Pollard, P. Stevens, J. Morgan. THIRD ROW: J. Barefoot, M. Barlow, W. Satterfield, D. Childress, D. Crosby, L. Keller, M. Bennet, L. Davis, R. Davis, D. Evans, J. Berrien, C. Wil- son, L. Jones, M. Van Hemert, J. Bobbit, Mr. Denmark - Advisor. Being in the heart of the citrus and cattle industries of Florida, the F.F.A. has a unique place in our school. It is a national organization through which boys learn such things as plant propiga- tion and animal husbandry. By competing in various contests these boys learn comradeship, sports- manship, and pride. The F.M.H.S. Chapter ranks third in the state and is a Silver Emblem Chap- ter in the nation. FFA Activities Advisors Cochran and Denmark Bill Lovett receives national recognition for chapter FFA members prepare steers for show Ag students fix chapter truck 58 Adult Education TYPING CLASS P.A.D. CLASS Fomehiso 'We gotta make that deadline!' . . . 'OUR pictures are caught in the CHRISTMAS rush?' . . . 'WE want senior football pix!' . . . 'What do you mean, they DIDN'T buy an ad?' . . . 'WHAT annual?' Unfamiliar words? Not to the Fomehiso staff, who photographed, edited, fought, and sold their way through the school year. Besides all this, they took time out one hot September after- noon to have a party at Lake Buffum. Of course this was after taking class pictures all day. In spite of all this they did manage to put out an annual (at the time of this writing it is fervently hoped that this will be the case.). But whatever this year was to the staff, it certainly wasn't dull. Mr. Robert V. Cloud, Business Advisor Cathy Lewis, Editor Nora Childs, Business Manager 60 EDITORIAL STAFF: Donna Bowen, Assistant Editor Gene Waller Ruthie Smith Melinda Meeks Bill Watts, Sports Editor Terry Holton, Assistant Sports Editor Sandra Coulter Laura Newsome Diane Yeomans Pat Lamb Gay Clyatt BUSINESS STAFF: Sally Lewis, Assistant Business Manager Benjy Speight Mike Birdsong Karolyn Varn Carla Brewing ton Merile Lastinger Annette Stringfellow 61 FEATURES This section features students who are notable for their beauty or achievements, or who are simply well-liked by their classmates. They spend many hours working toward goals of their choice and will undoubtedly succeed and become some of America’s Favorite” citizens. 63 ________ Mr. and Miss Fomehiso: Laura Newsome Fomehiso’s Favorites _ Miss D. A.R. is a title bestowed an- nually upon one senior young lady who demonstrates such qualities as Leadership, Service and outstanding character. The Bartow Chapter of Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution makes this award, and this year's recipient is Miss Elaine Putnel. Witches and goblins may make a claim to all the spooks on Halloween, but Miss Betty Fort holds all the claims to charm as she reigns Miss Halloween Queen for the annual carnival sponsored by the Fort Meade Womans' Club, 1966. 67 Homecoming Queen And Candidates JUDY LANGSTON 2nd Runner-up SANDRA COULTER 1st Runner-up Last years queen, Tam Davis crowns Laura LAURA NEWSOME Homecoming Queen 68 SANDRA COULTER JUDY LANGSTON MELINDA MEEKS PATSY LAMB THERESA CURRY MERILE LASTINGER ANNETTE STRINGFELLOW 69 Everybody's Favorite If you're looking for someone who truly has our school at heart - no. 1 Fomehiso Rooter - then here she is: Mrs. Audrey Davis. She frequently substitutes in the absence of other teachers; can hoe collards, cook meals, direct bands and teach math and English with the best of them. She is an almost regular member of the Pep Band in which she plays her trumpet. She attends all school functions and keeps up a running rivalry between all the Gator Fans and her own FSU. Her wit and enthusiasm make her a favorite figure on campus. 70 o r F a v o 0 a • The Senior class selected their very favorite people. The reasons vary. Some are scholars, some are athletes, some are dependable workers, all are just plain likeable. Each is an individual with his own interest, hobbies, idio- syncrasies, and dreams. They are pictured here in scenes of their own design and choosing—doing some of their favorite things. 71 BENJY SPEIGHT and JIM WALKER DONALD ROBERTS BILL WATTS ELAINE PUTNEL h LAURA NEWSOME Class Favorites Eight members of each class were chosen as class favorites. Two of these eight were selected as the favorite” favorites of the class, and they are featured on these two pages. SEVENTH GRADE Sandra Smith Rick Heller 76 EIGHTH GRADE Larry Langston Bonnie Woodyard FRESHMEN Vivian Smith Richard Russell 77 Valedictorian CATHY LEWIS Salutatorian NORA CHILDS Outstanding Physical Education Students L to R: Susan Taylor, Tommy Shirley, W. J. Coulter, Connie Wilkes Outstanding Teachers Pictured here are Mr. Robert V. Cloud and Edgar C. Brown as they receive STAR awards from Warren B. Jarvis, President First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Winter Haven. This award represents a program for Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition. Canter was selected from the Class of 1966 for having the Highest scores on the Senior Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Senior Placement Test combined. He in turn named Mr. Cloud as the teacher which he felt had inspired and influenced him the most during his High School career. This was the second time that Mr. Cloud has been named as STAR teacher. The Polk County CTA was awarded this plaque as recognition for a workshop project which the CTA held for the training of substitute teachers. The award was given at the Southeastern Regional CTA meeting held in Durham, N. C. The Polk entry was then sent to NEA for recognition and Mr. Carl Griffith received it at the National Convention in Miami, Florida. 1966. 79 Young American Award Winner The Young American Award, which was created this year, honors a young citizen from each high school. A committee con- sisting of the principal and teachers nomi- nated five students from this school. A panel of judges consisting of prominent Polk County citizens selected the most outstand- ing of the five to be the recipient of the award. This judgement is based on char- acter and achievements in school and the community. Phyllis Nora Childs was the winner from our school for 1966-67. Due to the fact that other winners of the Young American Award were not announced before our final deadline, their names and pictures could not be printed. Polk’s Top Teens These students were selected by the Lakeland Ledger as three of Polk County's Top Teens. They were featured at various times in that newspaper as recognition for their outstanding achievements. From left to right they are: Cathy Lewis, Bill Watts, and Nora Childs. Boys' And Girls' State Bill Watts, Ermage Bulter, and Bill Lovett were last years delegates to Boys State which is sponsored by the American Legion. Girls State delegate was Cathy Lewis, who was spon- sored by the American Legion Auxiliary. These lucky students stayed at Florida State University, in Tallahassee, where they were given instruction in local, city, and state government. Seed Scholarship Winners Pam Lastinger, Keith Belcher and Connie Wilkes were last years recipients of the Seed Scholarship. These awards are given to en- courage students who have college potential to prepare for college education. The scholarships will grow each year until these students graduate. 81 A THLETICS This section is dedicated to those who seek to better themselves through ath- letics. Athletics offers them a means of obtaining certain hopes and dreams which otherwise might be unobtainable, and often sets the mood of the students and faculty. They are an indispensable part of school. 83 sw5v Varsity Cheerleaders vv- (SimwW(v%, PAM LASTINGER CARLA BREWINGTON BELINDA KNIGHT Captain DEBBIE BEYNON PAT WADE Varsity Cheerleaders THERESA CURRY Senior SANDRA COULTER Senior MELINDA MEEKS, Senior Co-Captain few liawdsfl m 85 SUSIE MCCLELLAN TERESA ATWELL SEASON RECORD The ing Miners MINERS 28 MINERS 47 MINERS 41 MINERS 54 MINERS 7 MINERS 34 MINERS 20 MINERS 45 MINERS 33 Hardee---------------------0 Frostproof-----------------6 Brewster Tech--------------7 Pinecrest-----------------13 Mulberry------------------40 Turkey Creek--------------17 Hernando-------------------7 Zephyrhills----------------7 Bartow--------------------13 86 ] arsity Squad ROW ONE: 73 Donald Roberts 82 James Glover 65 Dennis Moody 71 Herbert Whitehurst 55 Bill Watts 63 Mike Birdsong 61 Charles Justice 81 Albert McClellan ROW TWO: 62 Bernard Johnson 20 Terry Holton 40 Willie Brinson 31 Gary Cason 11 Bud Bowers 21 Carsello Whitehurst 12 Tommy Shirley 32 William Ming ROW THREE: 30 Rudolph Linnox 27 Stanley Davis 33 Lloyd Hall 72 David Justice 41 Tim Burnsed 24 Ley Brown 80 Paul Day ROW FOUR 43 Charles Wilson 28 John Blakely 60 John Brown 60 John Berrien 29 Luke Ming 67 Mac Lee 76 William Hart COACH JAKE CAMPBELL He produced a winning team. REV. L. STHRESHLEY: VOICE OF THE MINERS Varsity Football Seniors 88 MIKE BIRDSONG CARSELLO WHITEHURST HERBERT WHITEHURST DON ROBERTS JOHN BLAKELY DENNIS MOODY-All Conference Senior Players WILLIE BRINSON JOHN HENDRICK-Captain TERRY HOLTON DONNIE JONES Fighting Miners in Action Hall is roughed by Hernando player. Great line opens the way, Hernando game. (Wilcox eyes Watts!) Brinson carries against against Hernando. Ming plows for an extra Brewster Tech yard. Brown loses jersey, escaping would-be Pinecrest Ming downs a Pinecrest carrier, tackier. 90 Fighting Miners in Action Hall returns Turkey Creek kick-off. C. Whitehurst follows blocking, sweeping Turkey Creek end. Shirley carries the ball against Turkey Creek. Ming scores against Turkey Creek. Junior Varsity Football Squad FIRST ROW: A. Bennett, E. Brackin, M. Bennett, R. Cason, D. Crosby, M. Knight, K. DeVane, R. Bass, C. Shirley, G. Aycock. SECOND ROW: Coach Max Gessner, G. W. Neely, B. Fields, E. Newman, B. Johnson, G. Ash, L. McCutcheon, J. Bowers, W. Satterfield, J. Barefoot. THIRD ROW: W. Thomas, S. Hancock, C. Albritton, R. Willis, J. Berrien, St. C. Berrien. SEASON RECORD FM 7... Haines City 7 FM 13.. .Pinecrest 0 FM 13.. .Mulberry 0 FM 0... Mulberry 27 FM 13.. .Avon Park 6 FM 19... Hardee 0 FM 20.. .Avon Park 0 Junior Cheerleaders (Clockwise from top) Pam Williams Debbie Aplin Cheryl Langston Carmen Coulter Sandra Lanier Penny Crews Vivian Smith Betsy Brown 92 Junior Varsity Basketball FM 48 Tampa Catholic - - 30 FM 72 Zephyrhills ----- 21 FM 69 Mary Help Chr-------27 FM 78 Avon Park---------- 45 FM 53 Tampa Catholic — 33 FM 53 Frostproof--------- 32 FM 80 Turkey Creek---------46 FM 81 Zephyrhills ----- 43 FM 76 East Bay..............49 FM 70 Brewster Tech--------44 FM 71 Mulberry-------------41 FM 59 Hernando-------------37 FM 57 Mary Help Chr - - - 35 FM 55 Mulberry-------------31 FM 52 Avon Park------------46 FM 84 Frostproof-----------40 AN UNDEFEATED SEASON! COACH JAKE CAMPBELL FIRST ROW: John Berrien, Lorenzo McCutcheon, James Glover, Gregory Ash, G. W. Neely. SECOND ROW: Bernard Johnson, Chuck Albritton, Richard Cason, Roy Bass, Ken DeVane, Richard Davis. MISSING: Lloyd Hall, William Hart, Glenn Aycock, Stanley Davis. Seventh-Eighth Grade Football FIRST ROW: Richard Alderman, Eugene Newman, Mike DeVane, Glenn Fisher, Wesley Butler, Warren Bennett, Danny Crews, Glenn Barnett, Ron Dick, Eddie Fox, Ray Cumbess, Don Lott. SEC- OND ROW: Bill Trask, Howard Lewis, Dan Cloyd, Randy McQuien, Everett McQuien, Andy Crews, Fred Harden, Gary Cottrell, Jim Watts, John Hill, Buddy Bevis, Clyde Trott. THIRD ROW: Alan Best, Wade Satterfield, Mike Akins, Dwight Lastinger, Danny Howze, Bruce Williams, Hugh Grimes, Larry Langston, Connally Barnett, W. J. Coulter, Dennis Rolling, Joe Beynon. 93 Varsity Basketball Squad STANDING: Terry Holton, Luke Ming, John Hendrick, Albert McClellan, Bill Watts, Dennis Moody, Charles Campbell, Tommy Shirley, Herbert Whitehurst, William Ming, Willie Brinson. KNEELING: Manager Jim Schaill. COACH RALPH MOORE SEASON RECORD MINERS 67 Tampa Catholic------------48 MINERS 53 Zephyrhills...............54 MINERS 98 Pinecrest-----------------48 MINERS 77 Avon Park.................53 MINERS 77 Tampa Catholic------------41 MINERS 80 Frostproof................54 MINERS 80 Turkey Creek--------------48 MINERS 75 Zephyrhills...............50 MINERS 64 Gulf......................54 MINERS 84 East Bay..................72 MINERS 62 Brewster Tech-------------45 MINERS 66 Mulberry..................56 MINERS 52 Hernando..................51 MINERS 92 Pinecrest-----------------28 MINERS 64 Mulberry..................62 MINERS 65 Avon Park.................73 MINERS 47 Frostproof................55 94 This impressive record speaks for itself. It made the school and the whole town burst with pride. TERRY HOLTON WILLIE BRINSON DENNIS MOODY CHARLES CAMPBELL HERBERT WHITEHURST BILL WATTS 95 Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball FIRST ROW: Ray Cumbess, Richard Alderman, Andy Crews, Jim Watts, Wade Sat- terfield, Danny Crews, Elmer Baker, Wesley Butler, Billy Duke. SECOND ROW: Warren Bennett, Cader Pierce, Bruce Williams, Rick Heller, Joe Beynon, Danny Howze, Sam- my McSwain, Bill Trask, Mike Akins. 96 Spring Sports 1966 FORT - 880 BOWERS - Pole Vault MOODY - Shot 97 They become a drudge, sometimes, but we are ever aware that we are a part of all we meet” and every little person met and every bit of knowledge gained shapes and transforms our destiny. 99 BOYS INTRAMURAL VOLLEY- BALL TEAM Left to Right 1st ROW Chuck Albritton, Larry Baker, Butch Fields, Vince Altman, Earl Newman 2nd ROW Shade Hancock, Walter Satterfield, Keith Belcher, Tommy Shirley, G. W. Neely, David Pittman GIRLS INTRAMURAL VOLLEY- BALL TEAM Left to Right Marolyn Griffin, Carolyn Griffin, Sandra Lunn, Nancy Stevens, Mary S. Hagler, Pat Hagler SEVENTH GRADE: No. of Students - 99 Officers: President - Rick Heller, Vice President - Janet Loadholtes, Sec.-Treas. - Phyllis Albritton, Favorites - Sandra Smith, Rick Heller, Hazel Bowen, Sheryl Mayfield, Paula Baker, Elmer Baker, Chris Woodyard, Jimmy Davis EIGHTH GRADE 109 Pres. W. J. Coulter, Vice Pres. Larry Langston, Sec. Anna Norris, Treas. Billy EXike, Favorites - Bonnie Woodyard, Larry Langston, Gloria Aplin, Joe Beynon, Jim Watts, W. J. Coulter, Janet Howell, Sharon Evans NINTH GRADE 88 Pres. Richard Russell, Vice Pres. Glenn Aycock, Sec. Pam Williams, Treas. Vivian Smith, Favorites - Pam Williams, Vivian Smith, Barbara Ross, Joann Lee, Glenn Aycock, Richard Russell, Charles Shirley, Richard Cason TENTH GRADE 126 Pres. Jim Fort, Vice Pres. Susie McClellan, Sec. Gene Waller, Treas. Chuck Albritton, Favorites - Debbie Beynon, Tommy Shirley, Pat Wade, Butch Fields, Vince Altman, Pam Las- tinger, Betsy Brown, Jim Fort ELEVENTH GRADE 99 Pres. Carla Brewington, Vice Pres. Jim Schaill, Sec. Treas. Sue Cannon, Reporter Belinda Knight, Favorites - Carla Brewington, Jerry Wickershiem, Sally Lewis, David Justice, Evelyn Coulter, Ruthie Smith, Danny McClel- lan, Skippy Langston 100 The seventh graders were frightened that first day of school. They wandered around, hurriedly pushed their way through crowds, cowered at the sight of a BIG BAD SENIOR, and almost cried with joy after finally reach- ing the right classroom on time. Now these neophytes have turned into full fledge students. They wander around, stand in crowds, flirt with the seniors, and al- ways have an extra excuse for being late to class. 101 Phyllis Albritton Richard Alderman Tommy Allen Bruce Anderson David Bailey Elmer Baker Paula Baker Ronnie Baker Faye Ann Barlow Glenn Barnett Johnny Baxter Mark Bearrentine Alan Best Melanie Birdsong Earl Bodie Edna Bodie Hazel Bowen Sharon Brown Grace Cannon Le Von Caraway Dottie Carefoot Sharon Cason Danny Cloyd Audrey Cochran Danny Cook Gary Cottrell Andy Crews Mary Faye Crosby Suzette Crosby Carlie Joe Croy Joe Crum Wanda Darby Jimmy Davis 102 Myron Davis Dennis DeVane Mike DeVane Jeff Douglas Danna Kaye Durrance Nancy Fields Yvonne Fowler Ben Jay Garrett Bonnie Goins Louella Goodrick Hugh Grimes David Guthrie Brenda Hall Peggy Hall Freddie Harden Greg Harrison Rick Heller Bun Hendrick Patricia Herring John Hill Debbie Howell Brenda Jackson Carol Ann Jackson Terry Jerkins Debbie Jones Paula Kay Jones Shirley Jones Buster Keen Stephanie Kelley Marie Kersey Susan Landers Ruth Lastinger Howard Lewis Janet Loadholtes Donnie Lott Cheryl Mayfield Coleen McArthur Randy McQuien Freddie Moore Holly Mullins Hank Neff Betty Roberts Jeff Roberts Dennis Rolling Christine Russell 03 Wade Satterfield Jackie Nell Smith Linda Smith Philip Smith Sandra Smith Woody Smith Diane Southwell Julia Speight Barbara Stanford Rebecca Sthreshley Rudy Tabb Donald Tice Jane Trask Clyde Trott Charles Walker Steve Watkins Gloria Wellborn Carol Wickersheim Gary Wilkes Sherry Wilson Chris Woodyard Not Pictured: Larry Baily Sue Bodie Bobbie Chancey Nancy Merril Connie Prevail Cathy Smith Leonard Northup 104 c I a s s 0 f This could be called the calm before the storm. The eighth grader, who is busy getting some of his basics in education, seems to be absorbing from his environment. Later the effects of it can be seen in him. He is like the little bird not quite ready to fly it alone, yet wanting so desperately to do so. 1 9 7 1 105 Mike Akins James Albritton John Albritton Gloria Aplin Gaila Arnold Conally Barnett Steve Barwick Sharon Baxter Steve Bearrington Warren Bennett Buddy Bevis Joe Beynon Judy Bobbitt Gary Boehm Gail Bradford Robert Brown Wesley Butler Robert Cady Cheryl Cannon Delores Carnley Elizabeth Carnley W. J. Coulter Danny Crews Ray Cumbess Carl Daughtry Joyce Davis Paul Davis Gary Day 106 - xtbZL i Ronnie Dick Billy Duke Mark Ellis Sharon Evans Sharon Fateley Glenn Fisher Barbara Fort Betty Fort Beverly Fort Eddie Fox Carol Sue Godwin Faye Goins Paula Goodrick Connie Hall Calvin Helms Charles Hendricks Gary Hendricks Mary Helen Holton Roy Hostetler Janet Howell Danny Howze Earl Huff Theresa Huff Linda Jackson Debbie Johnson Elaine Kelly Larry Langston Dwight Lastinger Debra Lewis Susan Lovett Ronnie Martin Dale Matthews Mary Lou Mayfield Karen McKnight Mary Lynn McPherson Everett McQuien 107 Sammy McSwain Corena Miller Marilyn Mills Eugene Newman Anna Norris Debra Pearce Darla Peoples Cader Pierce Sandra Pierce Roger Pittman Connie Porterfield Sharon Powers Joanna Putnell Wayne Rentz Connie Ringdahl Denise Robinson Danny Russ Gary Sayer Ted Selak Diana Smith 108 Lloyd Windham Bonnie Woodyard Joy Smith Dale Southwell Jeff Spafford Randy Spafford Thelma Sturgis Rosa Tew Lonnie Thompson Billy Trask Rhonda Vaughn Jan Waller Wayne Watkins Jim Watts Larry Westbrook Bruce Williams David Wilson Roger Wilson Not Pictured: Debra Beckham, Dick Brooks, Royce Carnley, Raymond Clanton, Patsy Edwards, Shirley Jones, Doug Owen, Terry Summers. 109 Students browsing in new book store This is their third year in high school, and they are freshmen. Activities, clubs, programs, and people have suddenly become more interesting, and the freshman now feels like he belongs. These young people, who want so much to be grown, to become adults, don't realize how fast they actually are ma- turing . no Mike Barlow Mike Barrington- Roy Bass Allen Bennett Mitchell Bennett Jimmy Bobbitt Linda Bonner Joe Bowers Eugene Brae kin Brenda Brown Susan Cady Walter Cady Sheila Cannon Connie Caraway Deborah Carnley Richard Cason Myra Chapman Donald Childress Frances Clanton Ricky Cochrane Danny Coker Shirley Coleman Dianna Cooley Carmen Coulter Richard Crews Donnie'Crosby Lewis Davis Richard Davis Kenneth DeVane Tommy DeVane III itil Ginger Durrance Barbara Eastin Sandra Ellis Durell Evans Irene Flanders Dorothy Graves David Griffin Tommy Grimes Charlene Hall Luke Hancock Mark Hendrick Carolyn Jackson John Jacobs Evelyn Joyce Max Knight Leon Lanier Sandra Lanier Joanne Lee Johnny Martin Marilyn Me Knight Ray Moore Floyd Morgan Darlene Parmer Annette Parrish Eddie Pollard Jeanna Powers Pam Prine Barbara Rhoden Barbara Ross Richard Russell Johnny Sheffield Charles Shirley Kathy Smith Raymond Smith Rosetta Smith I 12 Vivian Smith Philip Stevens Dennis Taylor Susan Taylor Layne Vam Carolyn Waters Marilyn Waters Nancy White Jill Whitworth Darlene Williams Not Pictured: Sheila Arnold, Johnny Baker, Jimmy Beckham, Linda Brown, Gerald Camley, Elea- nor crum, Linda Edwards, Johnnie Hall, Edward Kayworth, Deborah Martin, Marquerette Putnei, David Roberts, Sheila Russell, Joe Smith David Stensel, Mike Van Hemert. 113 Lawrence Linda Chuck Adams Adams Albritton Debbie Gregory Teresa Aplin Ash Atwell Doris Dean Vince Albritton Allen Altman Larry David Keith Baker Bass Belcher © Debbie Lillian Faye Mike Beynon Blakely Brand Ikifc 'V John Butch Jim Fennell Fields Fort Marion Gary Gay Carlton Cason Clyatt Harold Gloria Jean Darlene Davidson Dunlap Fennell Betsy Ley Judy Brown Brown Butler 115 Katie David Cheri Givens Godwin Goodrick Marie Mary Helen Johnny Graves Gunter Guthrie Deborah Barbara Maureen Hall Hancock Hancock Patricia Shade Steve Hancock Hancock Heller Andrew Willie Denise Howard Howard Hymerling Anderson Paul Tanda Jackson Jackson Jackson 116 Sarah Beverly Elizabeth Jenkins Jones Jones Louie Gloria Cheryl Keller Kellon Langston Ronald Rudolph Lewis Linnex Darlene Lofton Ed James Janet McDaniel McDonald McQuien (ft Eugene Robert Jones Justice A ; P % 'fr James Kayto A Gary Pam Laspina Lastinger n Clarence Lewis il Clinton Glenn Suzie Manley Mansfield McClellan Tommy Luke Samuel Mills Ming Mitchell Shirley Lamar G. W. Mitchell Moore Neely Barbara Linda Marshall Prine Prine Prine Earl David Sob Newman Pittman Porterfield Norma Debbie Barbara Prine Ramzy Rentz 117 Walter Beverly Brenda Satterfield Sayer Self Randy Smith Otis Tommy Walter Tate Taylor Thomas Gene Bobby Joe Waller Watson West Tommy Lorraine Pam Shirley Smith Smith Stevens Stokes Storey Alma Pat Bill Tucker Wade Walker Connie Dorothy Edward Wilkes Williams Williams Bernard Wright Not Pictured: Harvey Albritton, St. Clair Berrien, Oscar Campbell, Virginia Child- ress, Robert Clanton, Abraham Cooper, Dennis Day, Alton Holland, Dennis Holton, Carolyn Howard, Bernard Johnson, Johnny Keon, Pat Logue, Lorenza McCutchen, Mary McKinzie, Sidney Putnel, Donald Smith, Stella Whitehurst, Donnie Yeomans, Hugh Walker. 118 Carolyn Harvey Jim Donnis Frankie Adams Albritton Allen Barber Barlow John Jenny Sue John Martha Betty Barlow Bennett Berrien Bone Bonner Donna Carla Willie John Timothy Bowen Brewington Brinson Brown Bumsed Allen Sue Velma Glenn Carol Cannon Cannon Cochrane Colvin Cone Sue Tommy Evelyn John Gail Conner Cooley Coulter Crews Crosby 120 David Diane Culpepper Davis Paul Tommy Day Driskell Marion Stanley Davis Davis Christina Buddy Easterling Fateley Alfred Elois Fisher Freeman 121 James Glover Carolyn Griffin Marolyn Griffin Sheila Guest Charles Gunn Jimmy Lloyd Mary Sue Pat William Gunn Hall Hagler Hagler Hart ft ik Barry Jackson Dimple Jacobs David Justice Eileen Kelly Belinda Knight Kenny Sandra Lamar Pam Paul Lott Lunn Manley Martin Matthews Sally Lewis Joyce Lloyd Mary Nell Loadholtes Johnnie Lott 122 Albert Danny Carolyn William Lillian McClellan McClellan Miller Ming Myers Daniel Iris-Anne Donald Rhonda Mike Norris Perry Porterfield Reeves Rentz Jim Barbara Ann Roy Jim Roberts Robinson Rogers Royster Schaill 123 Marilyn Schaill Betty Ann Shirley Donald Smith Ruthie Smith Don Spafford Randall Karolyn Robert Summerford Yarn Vaughn Nancy Julia Stevens Sthreshley Jerry Wickersheim Becky Zink Kareen Randolph Charles Eileen Williamson Willis Wilson Yarborough Not Pictured: Steve Durrance, Kenneth Hamilton, Donnie Jones, Ben Jones, Mac Lee, Norman Linnex, Randall McAuley, Anna Rob- bins, Randall Smith, Jo Lean Stevenson, Helen Taylor, Jason Tew, Kenneth Watson. 124 Senior Class Of 1967 Never Believe The Impossible Never Regret The Past OFFICERS: President Elaine Putnel Vice President Ermage Butler Secretary Bill Watts Treasurer Pat Lamb Reporter Susan Pullen SPONSORS: Mrs. Boatwright Mrs. Sthreshley Mr. Summerford 125 GLORIA ANN BASS BOBBY JOE BELCHER MICHAEL ARNO BIRDSONG Never believe the impossible JOHN HENRY BLAKELY MOSES BONEY, JR. HAROLD MARTIN BOWERS , JR. 126 JAMES LEMUEL BRANTLEY ERMAGE LEE BUTLER, JR. GARY LYNN CHILDRESS Never regret the past LINDA JOYCE COLLINS BARRY JEAN CORNELIOUS 127 WILLIAM HERBERT COTTRELL SANDRA FAYE COULTER PATRICIA ANN CROSBY Look forward to the future JAMES DAY 128 DONNIE CARLTON DYAL And hopes realized at last And though you ne'er succeed JAMES TERRY HOLTON 130 LOUIS WILBUR HUNTER BLONDIA ANN JOHNSON And life may weary seem CHARLES WOODROW JUSTICE, JR. 131 JEFFREY CHARLES LANGSTON Soothing is life's own balm CATHERINE BOWERS LEWIS 132 PATRICIA McCUTCHEN The ability to dream MELINDA LOUISE MEEKS RALPH DENNIS MOODY LAURA FAYE NEWSOME 133 JERRY DON O'HARA SUSAN SHEILA PULLEN SYLVIA ELAINE PUTNEL And when life's battle is over 134 MARTHA ELIZABETH SHANKLIN ALFIE BENJAMIN SPEIGHT And our hearts are calm at rest RICHARD TRUMAN VAUGHN JAMES CLAUDE WALKER. JR. WILLIAM LEROY WATTS, JR. We dreamed the impossible dream HERBERT LEON WHITEHURST, JR. PEGGY LEE WILLIAMS. FRANCES DIANE YEOMANS 136 And worthy was this, our quest. Flower: Yellow Rose Song: The Impossible Dream Colors: British racing green Off-white 137 The Class of 1967 We'll Simply remember ... The changing of classes and the clanging of lockers greeted the class of '67 in September of 1961 when they embarked on their high school career. Ermage Butler served as President of the seventh and eighth grades. Then none the worse for the wear, Willard Wooten took the gavel and held the reins through the ninth and tenth grade years. Moving nearer the spotlight John Hendrich was elected president and the Junior Class began its activities with colossal enthusiasm. The class play, dedicated to Linda Russell, was the first noteworthy accomplishment which established them well on their way financially to the big prom. The play, directed by Mrs. Harriet Willett and entitled Quit Your Kidding , was a smashing success even though the accidental death of Linda Russell that very day put a damper on the cast and entire class. The highlight of the Junior year was the ordering of the class rings and re- ceiving them in February. The financial status of the Junior class was somewhat expanded with the annual magazine sale and the class was now assured of the dream prom. The theme, Roman Holiday , was chosen and committees worked like mad. The Shingles fur- nished the music and the gala evening will live forever. The last task for the Junior class was to decorate football field for their gradu- ating comrades. Now in the full glow of the spotlight the Senior Class elected Elaine Putnel as their first lady president and John Hendrick went on to the high office of Student Body President. The Senior tests and Senior pictures were taken; invitations and cards ordered. The class chose British Racing Green and Off- White as class colors with graduation robes of the same colors. The Impossible Dream was the very popular class song and the motto was appropriately: Never believe the impossible; never regret the past. The play, directed by Mrs. Boatwright was entitled We Dude It . As time fleeted by with Homecoming and classes and faces, and memories, the class of '67, matured and well on their way to shaping their destinies, came bravely to their graduation day. The wheel of fortune will spin and now it is to each his own. ” And after our school years are gone, These Memories will linger on. 138 Senior Directory GLORIA ANN BASS Jr. Class Play; Band 1, 2; Chorus 1,2,3; Librar- ian 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Pep Club 1,2; Black and Gold staff 4; Sr. Class Play BOBBY JOE BELCHER Spanish Club 3,4; Library Club 4 MICHAEL ARNO BIRDSONG FFA 1, Band 1, Chorus 3,4; Jr. High Football 1.2, Varsity Football 3,4; FOMEHISO staff 4 JOHN HENRY BLAKELY (Transfer from Union Academy) Safety Patrol 1,2,3; FFA 1; Math Club 2; Sci- ence Club 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Football 4; Class President 1; Class Play 1; Chorus 1,2; NHS 1 MOSES BONEY, JR. Football 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; Chorus 2; DCT 4; Class officer 3; Prom Committee 3; Jr. Class Play 3; FFA 1; Black and Gold 4; Intramural track 2,3 HAROLD MARTIN BOWERS, JR. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1, 2.3, Most Improved Player; Track 1,2,3,4; State Qualifier in Track 3 JAMES LEMUEL BRANTLEY FFA 1; Basketball 1,3; Band 1,2,3; Baseball 4 ERMAGE LEE BUTLER FFA 1; Student Council 1,2,3, Class officer 4; NHS 4; Jr. Honor Society 1,2; Secretary-Treas- urer NHS 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Boys State 3; Baseball 1,3,4; Senior Favorite, M Club TIMOTHY CAMBRIDGE (Transfer from Union Academy) Band 1,2; Chorus 1; Football 2,3; Basketball 3; M Club 4; Library Club, NFA 1,2; FFA 1 GARY LYNN CHILDRESS FFA 1,2,3,3; Sentinel 4; Jr. Football PHYLLIS NORA CHILDS Jr. Honor Society 1; National Honor Society 2, 3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3, Vice Pres. 4; Betty Crocker Award 4; Young American Award 4; Top Teen 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Annual Staff Business Mana- ger 4; Chorus 3; Salutatorian 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Rocket Club 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4 LINDA JOYCE COLLINS FHA 1,2; Miner Maids 3; Band 1,2; Black and Gold staff 4; Intramural track 2 139 BARRY JEAN CORNELIOUS (Transfer from Union Academy) NFA 1,2; Basketball, Class Play SHIRLEY CORNELIOUS (Transfer from Union Academy) Majorette 1, nCT 4 WILLIAM HERBERT COTTRELL (Transfer from Hardee High) Spanish Club 4; Library Club 4; M Club 3,4; Baseball 1,3,4; JV Basketball 2 SANDRA FAYE COULTER FHA 1,2; Student Council 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Miner Maids 3; Chorus 2,3,4, Roaring Twenties 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Library Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Favorite; M Club PATRICIA ANN CROSBY Band 1,2; Black and Gold 3,4; FHA 1,4; Sr. Class play, Volleyball 2,3; DCT 4; Reporter and Board of Directors THERESA ANN CURRY FHA 1,2,4; Library 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Black and Gold 2; M Club 3,4; Class officer 1,2,3; Jr. and Sr. Class Play; Band 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,3, 4 BRENDA JOYACE DAVIS (Transfer from Union Academy) FHA 2,3,4; Assistant Sec. 2; Chorus 1,2; Stage Crafters; FTA 2; Home Economics Club; Math Club JAMES MITCHELL DAY Football 1,2; DCT 4; Rocket Club 3; FFA 1 MARIE ELIZABETH DAY FHA 1,2; DCT 3,4; Board of Directors 4; Black and Gold staff 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Jr. Honor Society 1,2; Chorus 2; Intramural track basketball, volleyball 1,2 BETTY JEAN DUNLAP (Transfer from Union Academy) Class Play 1; DCT 4; Band 1,2, FTA 2 DONNIE CARLTON DYAL FFA 1,2,3; Band 1,2 JOSEPH EDWARD EASTIN FFA 1,2; Jr. High Football 1; Basketball 1, Football 2,3; Jr. Varsity Basketball 3; M Club 2.4 KATHERINE GAIL GUNTER FHA 1,2,4; Library Club 4; Pres. 4; Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1; Basketball 1,2; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4; track 3,4; Sr. Class Play CHERYL DORINDA HANCOCK FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Black and Gold 2,3,4; Rocket Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Class officer 1,3; Quill and Scroll 4; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2 HAZEL VIRGINIA HANCOCK Black and Gold 4 BERTHA DULSENIA HARRIS Black and Gold staff 4; Intramural track and basketball 2 WILBER RAY HELMS Jr. High Football and basketball 1; FFA 1,2,3; Black and Gold staff 4, Production manager and Artist 4; Baseball 4 SOLON JOHN HENDRICK FFA 1,2,3; M Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Student Body President 4; Library Club 1; Jr. Class Play; Class officer 2.3 MAJORIE ELAINE HICKS FHA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Black and Gold 3,4; DCT 4, Vice Pres. 4 140 JAMES TERRY HOLTON FFA 1,2,3; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 2,3; M Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Jr. Class Play DAVID ERTIS HOWARD FFA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Class Play LOUIS WILBUR HUNTER FFA 1,2,4; Senior Favorite BLONDIA ANN JOHNSON (Transfer from Union Academy) Chorus 1,2,3,4; Majorette 1; FTA Basketball and softball; Stage Crafters; Class Play 1 NATHANIEL JOHNSON (Transfer from Union Academy) Band 1; Math Club; Science Club; Rocket Club; Football; Basketball; NFA 3; FFA 3 DONNIE MORRIS OONES (Transfer from Union Academy) FFA 2,3; Math Club; Science Club; Band 1; Basketball 1; Track 2,3; Baseball 2; Football 4 RONALD JONES (Transfer from Union Academy) FFA 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Basketball 1,2,3; FTA 2, 3,4; M Club 3,4; Class Play 1; Stage Crafters CHARLES WOODROW JUSTICE Spanish Club 3,4; Rocket Club 3,4; M Club 3, 4; Band 1; Football 1,2,3,4 SANDRA KAY KNIGHT Band 1,2,3,4, lieutenant 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Library Club 4; Black and Gold 4; FHA 4; Cho- rus 2,3; Miner Maids 3 PATSY LOUVEINA LAMB Quill and Scroll 4; Band 1,2; Library Club 4; Vice Pres. 4; Black and Gold 2,3,4; Editor 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Class officer 4 Jr. Class Play JEFFREY CHARLES LANGSTON FFA 3,4; Jr. Class Play; Jr. High Football 1; Black and Gold 4; Pep Club 2 JUDITH GAIL LANGSTON Black and Gold 3,4; FHA 4; Band 1,2; Home- coming Candidate 4; DCT 4, Pres. 4 ANITA MERILE LASTINGER FHA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Library Club 1; Annual staff 4; Band 1,2,3; Black and Gold staff 4, Business Manager 4; Sr. class play; Jr. Honor Society 1; NHS 2,3,4, Reporter 3; Jr. Class play; Homecoming Candidate 4; Agriculture Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 4 141 CATHERINE BOWERS LEWIS Pep Club 1,2; Jr. High Math Award 1; FOMEHISO Editor 4; Today’s Top Teen 4; Girls State 3; Jr. Honor Society 1; NHS 2,3,4, Sec- retary-Treasurer 3, Vice Pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3, 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Rocket Club 3,4; Chorus 3; Valedictorian 4; Senior Favorite SAMUEL LEE LEWIS (Transfer from Union Academy) WILLIAM HOUSTON LOVETT FFA 1,2,3,4, Chaplain 2, Vice Pres. 3; Jr. Class Play 3; Senior Favorite PATRICIA McCUTCHEN (Transfer from Union Academy) FHA 3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Class Play 1; Basket- ball 2; Stage Crafters; Majorette 2 MELINDA LOUIS MEEKS FHA 1; FT A 4; M Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; Library Club 1,2; Black and Gold 3,4, Sports Editor 4, Co-editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Jr. Var- sity Cheerleader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2,3,4; Co-captain 4; Jr. Class play 3; Sr. Class play 4; Miner Maids 3; Roaring Twenties 4; Senior Favorite 4; Homecoming candidate 4, Jr. Var- sity Homecoming contestant 1 LAURA FAYE NEWSOME Pep Club 2,3,4; Black and Gold 4; Annual Staff 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Student Council 4; Majorette 3,4, Head Majorette 4; Jr. Class play 3; 4 Square 2; Miner Maids 3; Roaring Twenties 4; Senior Favorite 4; Homecoming CXieen 4; FFA Sweetheart 4 JERRY DON O’HARA FFA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1 SUSAN SHELIA PULLEN Band 1; Class Officer 4; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class play; Black and Gold staff 2,3,4; FT A 4; Pep Club 1,2; Annual Staff 2,3,4 SYLVIA ELAINE PUTNEL FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3, Pres. 4; Chorus 2,3; Student Council 2,3,4, Treasurer 2, Reporter 3,4; Library Club 1; DCT 4, Secretary 4; Class officer 1,4, Pres. 4; Black and Gold Staff 2,3,4; FOMEHISO Staff 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Jr. Class play, Sr. Class play; Miss DAR 4; 2nd place in CEC Public Speaking 4; Student Council Workshop 3; Stu- dent Council Convention 3; Amateur Hour 1,2; Basketball scorekeeper 3,4; Physical Education Award 2 BRUCE REDDICK (Transfer from Union Academy) Band 1,2,3,4, section leader 1,2; Business manager 1; NFA 2; FFA 3,4; Chorus 1,2; NHS 2; Math Club DONALD ROBERTS FFA 1,2,3,4; Library Club 4; Chorus 3,4; Black and Gold 4; Football 1,2,3,4; M Club 3,4 DON BRADFORD ROSS FFA 1,2; Track 1,3; NHS 4; Pep Club 1, Spanish Club 3; Library Club 4 KENNETH EARL ROYSTER (Transfer from Winter Haven) FFA 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4, Band Officer 3,4, Captain 4; Jr. Class Play 142 WILLIAM KELLY SCHAILL Track 1,3; Football 1; Rocket Club 3; Library Club 4 MARTHA ELIZABETH SHANKLIN (Transfer from Hattiesburg, Mississippi) FHA 4 LINDA SIMMS (Transfer from Albany High School, Albany, Georgia) FHA 4; Cheerleader 1,2; Class officer 2; Pep Club 1.2 ,LOLITA SINGLETARY (Transfer from Union Academy) Class Play 1 ALFIE BENJAMIN SPEIGHT FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3, Vice-PresidentS, Jr. Class play, Basketball 1, Football 2; Honor Society 2,3,4;. Annual Staff 4; Chorus 4; Prom Committee 3; Jr. Class officer KATHRYN ANNETTE STRINGFELLOW Pep Club 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Black and Gold 4, Annual Staff 4, Jr. Class Commit- tee 3, Homecoming Candidate 4 JANITH TABB FHA 1,2; Glee Club 2,3,4, Pianist 2,3,4, Roaring 20's 4 PATRICIA TUCKER (Transfer from Union Academy) Chorus 1,2; Band 1, DCT 4; RICHARD TRUMAN VAUGHN Pep Club 1,3; Chorus 3,4, Roaring 20's 4 JAMES CLAUDE WALKER, JR. FFA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4, President 4, Chorus 4, Roaring 20's 4 HERBERT LEON WHITEHURST (Transfer from Union Academy) Football 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Chorus 4, Roaring 20's 4 WILLIAM LEROY WATTS FFA 1,2; Honor Society 1, Annual Staff 4, Stu- dent Council 4, Rocket Club 3,4, Vice-Com- mander 3, Commander 4; M Club 2,3,4; Vice President 3, President 4; Class officer 4; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4, Most improved player 2; Most outstanding P. E. Student 1,2; School Spirit Award 3; Boys State 4; FHA Sweetheart 4 PEGGY LEE WILLIAMS DCT 3,4, Treasurer 4; Black and Gold staff 4; Intramurals 2 DIANE FRANCES YEOMANS Annual staff-4; Library Club 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Chorus 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Band 1 143 Treasure this book For in time it will bring The memories of Our favorite things The games we won The friends we made The times we worked The times we played The fads that raged When we were kids The unforgettable Things we did Through the years This book will bring The memories of Our favorite things The annual staff would like to thank everyone who bought an advertisement or booster. Without your support the 1967 Fomehisa could not have been published. We con- stantly and sincerely urge all students of Fort Meade High School to patronize the Merchants advertising in our year- book. AD VER TISEMENTS 145 FIRST STATE BANK The Friendly Bank Member McNulty Group 146 Fort Meade Florida N. Charleston Fort Meade, Fla. 147 FORT MEADE MOTORS Good luck comes to very few so we wish you success, Seniors. Bear in mind that you are the one most responsible for your success. Remember - If at first you try and don't succeed, you're about aver- age. Also remember to never just say oil - say GULF OIL - it's more refined. HUGH C. DAVIS AND SON Distributors Gulf Oil Products Fort Meade Florida CRUTCHFIELD’S BADCOCK FURNITURE Everything for the home Fort Meade, Fla. JACK CLIETT PURE OIL DISTRIBUTOR Wauchula °Pen 24 hours in cold weather Florida Congratulations to the Seniors Class of 1967 C. WILSON CONSTRUCTION Bartow, Florida 149 FORT MEADE WESTERN AUTO E. J. ARANT Owner Electrical Appliances Toys Auto Supplies Tires Batteries money Ahead! Shop at the Fort Meade, Florida VARIETY STORE WILSON- PIPES Bartow and Winter Haven Silverware Diamonds Watches CITY JEWELRY STORE For gifts that last Bartow Florida YARN’S PHARMACY Fort Meade Dependable Druggist Florida 150 Congratulations Class of 1967 MR. AND MRS. BEN PEARCE Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1967 MR. AND MRS. RICHARD LEWIS Best Wishes to Seniors and Student Body MR. AND MRS. CARLTON MARSH Congratulations and Best Wishes MR. AND MRS. RALPH DURRANCE LANGSTON’S STANDARD SERVICE Broadway and Charleston LgjWH.U B We clothe the R E entire family W 1 with nationally N advertized brands. G T Congratulations O N MR. AND MRS. S CARL BREWINGTON Fort Meade Florida 151 MITCHELL APPLIANCE STORE Frigidaire Frigidaire Made by General Motors E. F. MITCHELL, Owner Fort Meade SHADY OAKS FISH CAMP Route 60 24 Miles East of Lake Wales Owner: MRS. A. B. GODWIN . ‘'C'v MANN’S SUPREX MARKET Fort Meade Florida FARM AND HOME HARDWARE Hardware - Garden Supplies Feeds - Seeds Sporting Goods - Westinghouse Appliances ALTON BOURN - ED YOEMANS Phone AT 5-8455 GOOD FOOD JOHN’S RESTAURANT Bartow, Florida FORT MEADE LUMBER CO. Everything for the builder. Fort Meade, Florida 152 ETOILE’S Congratulations, Seniors Gifts . Draperies . Carpets F rom 27 W. Broadway Ft. Meade, Florida THE JOHN GORDONS AT 5-9052 JOHN CREW’S WELDING SHOP POWERS BUSINESS SERVICE Phone AT 5-9659 Income Tax Service Wl V 29 Tecumseh cT-? Fort Meade, Florida 28 W. Broadway Fort Meade DAISY’S u. 1 FLOWERS •MMgfL rjlajro AT 5-8s58 Flowers With |F Personality West Broadway Fort Meade, Florida All forms of Insurance ROBERT L. McBRIDE INSURANCE 143 W. Broadway Ft. Meade, Florida AT 5-9159 FORT MEADE AMOCO SERVICE PETE MORGAN'S CITY ri r� kirnr A - ) jl' uP-i (amer ) CLEANERS lft ■ y. 10 S. 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AT 5-8151 Loans to $600 GOLDEN GATE SHOPPING CENTER NELL’S FASHIONS To dress well see Nell Bartow, Florida Fort Meade Florida 157 r HTJ-UVUTJ FT. MEADE REALTY CO. SALON EMPIREALE 207 W. Broadway AT 5-9863 Registered Real Estate brokers 19 W. Broadway Fort Meade, Florida AT 5-9284 A citadel of service and satisfaction Fort Meade, Fla. We'd love to get in your hair A. H. VERNON CLYATT BUDDY ROGERS Associates Best wishes to the Seniors and Lewis R. L. McBride Wm, J. Loadholtes Student Body Congratulations to Congratulations Seniors the Class of 1967 BARTOW GOLF CLUB BILLY FARRIS State Farm Agent Winter Haven, Fla. PENINSULAR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. Your International Harvester Dealer Wauchula, Florida 158 The City of Fort Meade wishes to congratulate the Sen- iors of 1967 and hopes that their futures will be bright. 59 City of Fort Meade Fort Meade, Florida Compliments of M-AND-O COMPANY, INC. A. H. 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