Gadsden Christian Academy - Javelin Yearbook (Havana, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1982 volume:

Directory Introduction . 1 High School .12 Organizations .30 Sports .............48 Student Life.........64 Elementary..............70 Advertising .............90 Epilogue .................120 Gadsden Christian ■av ■ .. . • • ■ P.O. Box 918 a, Fla. 3233 Vol..4 . . My Child, You have grown too fast May you Look to tomorrow Savor yet the past. Keep interested in your own career, however humble, It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Quality Production Staff Destination MR. L DuBOSE 6 HEADMASTER MR. T. BOLTON H.S. SUPERVISOR The adminstration and staff of Gadsden Christian Academy is a collection of ac- tion, truth, character and leadership. Molding the lives of young people, help- ing them with spiritual needs, and all in- stilling academics from a Christian view- point are among the many responsibilities of this group. These people make the path of life easier to attain. MR. J. DARSEY MRS. B. DARSEY BUSINESS MANAGER SECRETARY, REGISTRAR MR. T. MASON COUNSELLOR NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Mrs. A. Milner 3-4 Kindergarten I Mrs. P. Suber Third Grade Mrs. H. Moore Fifth Grade Library Mrs. K. Mason 5 Kindergarten 11th Grade English Mrs. Mercer Fourth Grade Mrs. J. Elder Sixth Grade H.S. and Elem. Chorus Miss D. Bouthilett First Grade Mrs. H. Lester Second Grade 12th Grade English 8 Mrs. P. Hamilton Physical Education Mr. R. Fitch A.C.E. Supervisor Mrs. ). Sirmons A.C.E. Monitor ELEMENTARY FACULTY Mrs. ). Bolton Javelin Advisor French Math H.S. — A.C.E. Monitor Mr. R. Bolton Bible English Driver's Ed. Physical Ed. Mr. T. Bolton Speech English Mr. S. Hartsfield Science HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 11 HIGH SCHOOL Jackie Brunson Hansel Butler SENIORS — THE CLASS OF '82 Donna Watkins Lynn Whiddon Dean Darsey Steven Kohnke Julie Jester Dora Porter Our Senior trip was by far the great- est experience all our school years. We all agree that the times and feel- ings we shared on this trip were well worth all the work and effort we put into raising money. The memories from this trip are priceless; they will always be treasured by the graduat- ing Class of 1982. 1982 Senior Class Trip 17 J u n • i o r s Class Officers: President: Lisa Greene Vice President Carole Barber Sec.-Treasurer Pat Gaver Having a friend being a friend — They go hand in hand; each new day brings us the blessings of both. Carole Barber Ronda Brunson Sandra Clark Pat Gaver Denise Goodwin Lisa Greene 18 Pat Higdon Kitty Jackson Joni Lett Leslie McKechnie Lisa McQuaig Donna Stewart I live for those who love me. For those, who know me true, For the Heaven that smiles above me. And awaits my coming too; For the cause that lacks assistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do. Sandra Summers Mark Tharp Mary Weeks G. Linnaeus Banks s o p H O M O R E S Class Officers: President — Karen Khonke Vice President — Allison Darsey Secretary — Suzy Baxley Treasurer — Champ Whitfield Suzy Baxley Wes Breeden Leslie Brunson Anthony Caracausa Allison Darsey Kenneth Davis Natalie Kimbrell Karen Kohnke Richard Singer 20 NOT SHOWN The Coin Into my heart's treasury I slipped a coin, That time cannot rust Dor a thief purloin, Oh, better than the minting Of a gold-crowned King Is the safe-kept memory Of a lovely thing. Sara Teasdale Todd Standland Cherryl Straham Jeff Tharp Champ Whitfield 22 23 F R E S H M A N Class Officers: President Joe Ray Vice President Vickie Chester Secretary Li Lui Treasurer Teresa Whiddon Cathy Barineau Dena Brockman Vonda Butler Vickie Chester Mary Eubanks Kim Fields Debbie Finch Matt Goldschlager Marbe FJamilton 24 Li Liu Carol Lowe Tina McDaniel Brad McNeill Gaye Peacock Joe Ray Christie Sirmons Bobby Stewart Allen Suber Teresa Whiddon Knowledge is gained by learning; trust by doubt; skill by practice; and love by love Thomas Szasz 25 E I G H T H G R A D E Class Officers: President Tami Till Vice President Allison Beach Secretary Carole Brock Treasurer George Owens Allison Beach Stacy Beane Carole Brock Robert Cook Laurel Cox Greg Emery David Fason Angie Jensen Chung Liu 26 A man is known by his books, his friends, and the mistakes he admits. Joanne McPherson George Owens Vince Rulten Danny Sirmons Ben Smith Tami Till Amy Vick Michelle Wells 27 s E V E N T H G R A Stephanie Baxley Amy Beach Cindy Brunson Dusty Busby Toby DuBose Beth Edwards Teresa Garrard Chuck Goodwin Scott Haire Keith Jones Ting Liu Mike Mercer Class Officers: President Lisa Ponteriero Vice President Alisha Pickett Sec.-Tres. Teresa Garrand 28 7th Grade The seventh grade homeroom of Mr. Mason, though inex- perienced at high school life, was a very active group. Many of the girls participated in volleyball and softball while the boys chose the more active sports of soccer, basketball, and baseball. A very high percentage of the class are involved in other school activities such as 4-H club, Chess Club and Chorus. Each child has played an important part in the bet- terment of our school and we all look forward to the role they will play next year as eighth graders. Mike Murray Stacy Newberry Alisha Pickett David Pinson Lisa Ponteriero Rex Shiver Sandy Smith lake Taylor Kelley Tiller Jennifer Turknett Becky Walden Shawn Wilson 29 •t.. DRIVER'S EDUCATION 32 Front to Back: C. Lui, D. Goodwin, J. Jester, L. Greene, N. Kimbrell, A. Saber, T. Whiddon, D. Porter, T. McDaniel, J. Brunson, A. Caracausa, Mr. T. Mason, D. Darsey, W. Breeden, B. McNeil Beta Club The National Beta Club is a leadership-service or- ganization for high school students. It's purpose is the promotion of ideals of honesty, service and leadership, and to reward achievement. Gadsden Christian Academy is privileged to have students both capable and willing to accept the challenge these ideals present. Projects the club enjoyed most were visiting the Gadsden Nursing Home and sending Bibles to students in Africa. 33 Typing Class Typing This year the Juniors took typing for the first time. It was a new experience for them all, and one that they will never forget. They began the year learn- ing the home-row keys, and will always remember Mrs. Wood exclaiming, Don't look at the keys! Eventually they moved on to become real typists, even though some still gaze at their keyboards. 34 Front to Back, Left to Right: D. Porter, D. Goodwin, R. Brunson, D. Darsey, W. Breeden, K. Kohnke, D. Watkins, Mrs. J. Bolton, adv. 1982 Javelin Staff Javelin Staff Pictures are worth a thousand words was ex- emplified by the 1982 Javelin Staff who sought to capture the time and magic of those words in our memories forever. No matter how sig- nificant, each picture carries some special meaning to someone. It is the hope of this year's Javelin Staff that you will treasure these moments always. 35 Front to Back: C. Simons, M. Mercer, T. DuBose, D. Stew- art, R. Shiver, J. Taylor, M. Murray, T. Lui, D. Brockman, R. Wells, L. Fletcher, J. Brunson, D. Fason, K. Jones, A. Beach, B. Walton, T. Garrard, G. Peacock, T. McDaniel, G. Owens, R. Cook, T. Standland, A. Caracausa Chess Club The 1981-1982 Chess Club has greatly expand- ed since last year. This year the club has a mem- bership of 21 students, ranging from 7th to 12th grade. Under the supervision of Mr. Hartsfield, students competed for positions on the chess ladder. Students who had little chess experience soon learned to rival the pros. Members who were not interested in chess were able to play U-NO and backgammon. All the members agreed that we enjoyed ourselves in the club this year and would like to encour- age everyone to join next year. 36 High School Chorus And Elementary Chorus The elementary chorus presented an excellent Thanksgiv- ing program entitled Giving Thanks. It helped us to devel- op a relationship with the first pilgrims and to understand the sacrifices they made so that we could have freedom. The high school chorus presented a delightful Christmas program entitled A Certain Small Shepherd. This musical combined the acting talent of some of our students as well as musical talent to tell the story of the shepherd boy who brought his lamb to the baby Jesus, the Lamb of God. Both chorus participated in a patriotic program and the sunrise Easter service at Lake Tallavana. The high school chorus was honored to sing at the Quincy Good Friday service. 37 Booster Club The Gadsden Christian Athletic Assocation was officially formed on January 7, 1982, after two organizational meetings and drafting of a con- stitution. The purpose of the organization is to assist in the expansion and improvement of the athletic program and facilities of Gadsden Christian Academy. Among the projects to be undertak- en is completion of the baseball, football, soc- cer and track fields, with an ultimate goal of construction of a gymnasium. 38 Meetings are held on the first Thursday night of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the school audi- torium. 39 4-H has long involved members of Gadsden Christian School in 4-H project work and now Gadsden Christian has its' own 4-H club. 22 high schoolers are in the Crusaders 4-H Club that meets every Monday morning. Health has been the main subject studied with topics such as smoking, drinking, marijuana and first aid. The whole club helped with the Fat Stock Show Food Sale and got to watch the show which included judging steers and pigs and the best beef and pork animals in the different weight divisions. The club also helped with the Gads- den County Health Fair, teaching the public about understanding the handi- capped. The Crusaders will also help with the June school screening of children to discover if they have any learning disabilities. Most of the members competed with demonstrations at 4-H County Events. First place blue ribbons were won by JoAnn Young, Lisa Pontoriero, Joanne McPherson and Chuck Finch and they also competed at 4-H District Events against other 4-Hers from other counties. At 4-H District Events Lisa Pontoriero and Chuck Finch won first place and Lisa, who is a Senior 4-Her, will be competing at State 4-H Events in July. JoAnn Young and Joanne McPherson 40 won second place ribbons at District Events. Tennis Club Left to Right: Mr. R. Bolton, B. Blount, M. Goldslauger, C. Lowe, T. Till, M. Hamilton, R. Singer, T. Whiddon, A. Suber, K. Fields, V. Butler, L. Lui, S. Wilson In Tennis Club, this year, Herman Davis came and showed us how to play tennis. He showed us how to do things such as: hold the racket, hit the ball, and serve the ball. We have made a couple of trips to Quincy to play tennis. We have tried to better our skill of tennis. 41 Varsity Club Front to Back L. Whiddon, C. Barber, R. Brun- son, J. Lett, D. Goodwin, K. Jack- son, A. Darsey, L. McQuiag, D. Barfield, N. Kimbrell, S. Baxley, K. Kohnke, M. Weeks, C. Whit- field, K. White, L. Brunson, M. Baxley, K. Davis, J. Tharp, W. Breeden, M. Tharp, P. Gaver, Mr. T. Bolton The Varsity Club is our newest editions to our club category. The members of this club (varsity athletes) have all worked very diligently in: raising funds, planning activities, and most of all boosting the spirit of our fellow students. We all look back on this past year as one of Great Accomplishments and we look forward to next year with new goals and new ideas. 42 43 44 This year the Varsity squad was a newly con- structed group. We attended the National Cheerleading Association Camp in Lakeland, Florida. We truly learned the spirit of cheer- ing, and learning about each other personally. We were sore in muscles we never knew we had. Waking up at 5:30 every morning, we were ready for bed when the 10:00 curfew came. All in all, we learned many new cheers and stunts. During the season we cheered the Crusaders the best way we knew how. Win or lose we were behind them all the way. Lynn Whiddon is our only senior, and we will all miss her. The rest of us look forward to next year. 45 Junior Varsity Cheerleading This year the junior varsity cheer- leaders progressed in all of their ac- tivities. From the first practice, to the last game, their enthusiasm was out- standing. Even when the junior varsi- ty boys were behind, the girls kept the spirit of the fans high. They grew not only in friendships, but also in experience. They are definitely a cheerleading squad that not one Crusader fan shall ever forget. 47 SPORTS 49 50 Flag Football The boys played a limited schedule, having only four games. On our home field the Cru- saders won once and lost a close one. The away games were split also, surviving a 2-2 record. Most of the players played both of- fence and defence. The boys gained valuable experience and learned the meaning of team- work. Soccer In Soccer the young team put forth great ef- fort. Alot of potential made up this team. 51 1982 Volleyball Top Picture: From Left to Right: D. Goodwin, R. Brunson, C. Brunson, A. Pickett, D. Bar- field, C. Barber, L. Green, K. Kohnke, K. Jackson. 52 Volleyball The girls volleyball team performed fairly well this year, finishing with a record of 4-2. The 1981 season was highlighted by a first place win in a tournament at Maclay. The girls daz- zled the fans with their new tech- niques, fondly referred to as BUMP and DINK . 53 1. Varsity: Left to Right: M. Tharp, J. Ray, B. McNeill, L. Brunson, K. Davis, W. Breeden, P. Gaver, J. Tharp 2. J.V.: Left to Right: B. Touchton, T. Du- Bose, M. Murray, J. Taylor, D. Fason, G. Owens, R. Cook, G. Greene, R. Shiver, S. Blount, D. Sirmons, Mr. R. Bolton, coach dkili 1981-82 CRUSADERS Maranatha 48 GCA 44 Rose City 50 GCA 40 •Charlie Fowler 20 GCA 73 Rose City 55 GCA 30 •Ft. Walton 37 GCA 49 Maranatha 56 GCA 39 •Wakulla 47 GCA 58 Robertsdale 55 GCA 46 Liberty Chr. 85 GCA 59 •Wakulla 60 GCA 61 •Charlie Fowler 47 GCA 67 •Ft. Walton 53 GCA 72 Santa Rosa 57 GCA 45 Robertsdale 56 GCA 48 Bainbridge 73 GCA 54 Liberty 56 GCA 51 Santa Rosa 76 GCA 71 •Maranatha 54 GCA 59 55 56 Varsity Basketball This year's edition of the Varsity Crusaders pro- vided Crusader fans with plenty of exciting ac- tion and much to be proud of. The 1981-82 team was the youngest that GCA has ever put on the hardwood. As the year progressed it was evident that the boys were gaining valuable experience. Our 7-11 record was the best ever posted by a Crusader team. Of the eleven losses, six of them were by less than ten points. The climax of our season came in our own tournament. The Crusaders almost upset the Eagles of Santa Rosa, forcing one overtime before falling 76- 71. But even after that tough loss the team bounced back to beat our archrival Maranatha, 59-54. This season proved to be a great learning experience for both the players and coaches. The team showed a Christlike spirit and testi- mony throughout their play. With valuable experience now under our belts we can look forward to many years of exciting basketball at GCA. 58 59 Baseball 60 A year of new experience for many players. 61 1. Front to Back: C. Lowe, L. McQuaig, D. Goodwin, L. Whiddon, S. Summers, R. Brun- son, L. Wagoner, C. Barber, L. Green, D. Bar- field, S. Clark, L. Cox, K. Kohnke, J. Brunson, Mrs. C. Wartenburg, Coach Front to Back: T. Till, M. Hamilton, T. Whid- don, V. Butler, C. Brunson, L. Ponteriero, L. Cox, G. Peacock, A. Beach, D. Dinch, L.Wa- goner, J. McPhearson 62 The girls' softball team is the first CCA team to participate on a varsity level in a sport regulat- ed by FHSAA. The girls began practice in Jan- uary in hopes of a winning season. During regular season play, GCA competes against Monroe, Ancilla, NFC, Maclay, and Havana. The team also participated in the NFC Invitational Tournament. The varsity team consists of 5 seniors and 7 juniors. Most players are experienced and quite capable. GCA has the potential to be a winner. ! STUDENT LIFE Each Thursday all high school stu- dents meet in the auditorium for the weekly chapel service. The students have experienced a vari- ety of services. We have had spe- cial speakers, many of whom are pastors in our community; and special films that relay a Christian message. We had the priviledge of listening to the high school cho- rus sing and have participated in a few song services. Through the weekly message of God's Word we have grown closer to the Lord and wish to share our knowledge of Christ to others. 66 67 1982 Awards Dinner State of Mind If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think dare not, you don't. If you'd like to win but you think you can't, It's almost a cinch that you won't. If you think you'll lose, you've lost. For out in the world you'll find Success begins with a fellow's will It's all in the state of mind. — Author Unknown — When you walk in the gym the first things you see, Are the beautiful decoration for our victory, Our queen and her court are all in a row. And our homecoming game is really quite close. But we finally bring ourselves up from behind, And when we leave Victory's on our mind. — Pepsi (Karen Kohnke) 1982 Homecoming 69 71 L E A R N I C N E G N T E R Sol Blount Jeff Butler Joey Carter Scott Culverson Samantha Dalton John DeCaro Jason Dodson Jonathan Durden David Faircloth Chuck Finch Lee Fletcher, III Scott Fusilier Clay Garrand Gordon Greene Michelle Hall Tracie Hood m 72 Blake Hurst Jeff Jackson Michael Johnson Wade Kelly Zoe McHoney Kristie Murphree Scott Nelson Joanna Perkins Dawn Perry Charity Priest Buster Smith Brian Tibbetts Sun and wind and beat of sea. Great lands stretching endlessly ... Where be the bonds to bind me free? All the world was made for me! Adelaide Crapsey 73 s I X T H G R A E Mikie Andrews Kelly Barber Laura Bryant Amy Chester Susan Faircloth Mike Gavalas Tammy Goodwin Kelly Hamilton Johnny Henderson Tracy McKinnie Paul Parks Mike Pelham Erin Pruette Chip Smith Terri Suber Brad Touchton 6th Grade The sixth grade class worked together as one body in our Lord Jesus Christ. We grew in the knowledge of God through His Word, and in the knowledge of the world He created. During our study of the universe, we attended an excellent program presented by Professor Hagopian at the F.S.U. Planetarium. To enhance our knowledge of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman history, we attended an Etruscan fashion show directed by Professor Da Groma of F.S.U. We concluded our unit on air- planes with a trip to the Quincy airport. Through- out the year our subject matter was enriched by the use of films, filmstrips, and a research paper. Andrea Allen Rebekah Blount Mark Braswell Suzanne Clark April Davis Laura Demakowski Kevin Godwin Jennie Liu Sherri Merritt John Oliver F I F T H Tonya Parr Denise Pontoriero Eddie Pope Jamey Powers Rachel Romeiko G R A Mark Savage Jason Scarbary Rhett Tiller Angel Whiddon Michael Williams There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. Robert Louis Stevenson F O u R T H G R A D E Big achievements are built on a little progress every day. Unknown Jeff Bauldree Angie Beach Stacy Beach Will Breeden Susan Brockman Tammie Chester Heather Clyatt Cathy Colson Keith Dean Stephanie Dodson Corry Fletcher Randall Haire 4th Grade During this year our key word has been wait . We've found that this was a needed lesson to learn which could be applied to various areas in our lives. In our required reading we read a book called The Little Green Frog. Following the reading, a play about the book was enjoyed by all. In the book we read about overcoming Giants such as Giant Temper, Giant Laziness, Giant Don't Care, Giant Selfishness, and many other Giants. Since reading this book we've be- come conscious of fighting Giants daily in our own lives. The reading of Little Pilgrim's Progress also com- plimented this same area. We've enjoyed fellowshiping with students who have attended the school for several years and were de- lighted with making new friends. 76 Paige Hatcher Clay Howell Wade Jackson Dobie McCuffey Wendy Neely Kelly Palmer Christy Poppell Marc Richter Trampis Smith Jody Stanfill Jennifer Tharpe Tabitha Tibbets I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything. But I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do And what I ought to do By the grace of God, I will do. Canon Farrar Leslie Whiddon Shane White Steven Wood 77 T H I R G R A E Kristen Anderson Rhonda Baxley David Bryant Mandy Butler Dean Clayton Tracie Crawford Mark Culverson Nichole Darsey Pat Durden Crystal Fletcher Chris Garrard Heather Johnson 3rd Grade The third grade has worked hard this year in math. We have learned all of our multi- plication and division facts through the nines, and we have learned long division and multiplying by two-digit numbers. We have enjoyed American history and science, and we have learned more about reading comprehension, book reports, and language skills. 78 Nikki Johnson Travis Jones Melanie Kimbrell Donny Liu Joel Martin Debbie Mercer Jennifer Pinson Stephanie Renfroe Angela Sherman Sarah Stauffer Kevin Stephens Russell Suber Build a little fence of trust around today; Fill each space with loving-work And therein stay; Look not through the sheltering bars Upon tomorrow God will help thee bear what comes, of joy or sorrow. Mary Frances Butts 79 s E C o N G R A Brian Anweiler Clint Beckham Bert Best Melissa Dailey Troy DuBose Perry Edwards Nida Emko Kim Godwin Latrelle Hiers Kristina Knoll Kyle Mears Mikki Savage Niki Sims Jamey Steele Scotty Taylor Tina Tibbetts Frank West Brian Wilson Jeffery Wagoner Not pictured: Amy Boyett, Beth Thomas, Heather Harmon, Ottis Harmon. The second grade has had a very busy year. The students have learned carrying and borrowing in math. They have become better readers, and they have learned cursive writing. They can write good sentences and stories. The class also worked on following the school rules. Chris Akins Alexis Barnes Terry Bauldree Joel Beach Amanda Bedenbaugh Whitney Best Jamie Deal Wesley Deal Jennifer Dutton Michelle Gainey Nicolas Gavalas Bucky Grimes Sean Gunn Mike Hatcher Taylor Hood Renee Jones Jason King Jay McPherson Jenny Mergenthaler Kelly Phelps Pennie Renfroe Brett Richter Cedric Suber Duke Touchton Tracy Walker Matt Wells Trent Wright Jean Young The reward of a thing well done Is to have done it. — William Drive First Grade The first graders have made wonderful progress this year. They have become very good readers and have done well in math. They have learned to add two- digit numbers with carrying. Ten pas- sages of scripture — most containing ten verses — were memorized by each child. F I R S T G R A E 81 F I V E Y E A R K I N D E R G A R T E N Bobby Anweiler Alison Barnes Bryan Baxley Tasha Black Eric Boatright Matthew Brundyage Matthew Crawford Craig Dean Angela Elder Penny Hurst Billy McQuaig Telly Murphree Jimmy Oliver Celena Owens Joe Dan Pickles Cheri Rain Hal Spooner Anna Thomas Shirley Till Nathan Walker 5-K The five year old Kindergarten class began the year with an enrollment of twenty-one students. We put an emphasis on character training and applying Bible verses to our dai- ly lives. We will perform the childrens' musi- cal, Noah's Ark at the Kindergarten Gradu- ation. We have learned many new songs this year. Art work is also enjoyed by all. We take advantage of the different seasons of the year to express our artistic abilities. 82 THREE AND FOUR YEAR Phil Blount Wanda Bruce Karen Davis Jeffrey Elder Andrew Hood K I N D Shay Kelly Kevin McGuffey Pamela McKinney Ruth Mercer Tony Miller Brooke Pace Scott Pepper Stacie Standfill Katie Suber Kelly Wright 3 4 Kindergarten The 3 4 year old kindergarten have been very busy this year. They have learned the letters of the alphabet and are able to spell their names. They have learned to cut using scissors and to count to 100 by 10's. Late in the year the chil- dren visited the capital where the government of the state is run. A good time was had by all and the children learned alot. 83 85 BUS DRIVERS Watkins, Subst Miss Pam Sirmons Not Available; Mrs. ). Simmons Mrs. A. Mergenthaler 88 LUNCH ROOMS 89 91 92 93 ROM THE HEART OF REBEKAH STION CHILD SO PRECIOUS I've looked a million times Into the eyes of a child To search a questioning mind So trusting as they approach Looking always for an answer A different thing from each to coach And within their possession Innocence I can never again hold Leading me in my direction Yes, a child is part of God's plan Though they too must sometimes walk with pain God's will the way, as with each man. When by others they seem forsaken God takes them in His care His love never from them to be taken. an inspirational book of poetry and scripture. How thankful I'll always be For the moments spent with children Treasuring the love they share with me. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven...And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 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Barf Color: Maroon Flower: Pink Rosebud Food: Boiled Shrimp Clubs: Pep, Art, Varsity Sports: Vojleyball, Softball Hobbies: Riding Horses, Outdoor Activities Coal: Radiologist Marcus Andrew Baxley Color: Bjue and Orange Flower: Orange Blossom v' Food: Alt i t CJub: Varsity P Sports: Soccer, Baseball Hobbies: Birds, Car, Nature Goal: Bum Blaine Sedita Blount Clubs: Tennis, Chess Sports: Basketball. ► Hobbies: Hunting Curtis Lawson Breeden Color: Blue ■ cV ' Flower: Red Rose T S I i Food: Peanut Butter; Club: Golf, Art Hobbies: Fishing Goal: Plush 3 stor round house, wife and 5 Jacqueline Burl Brunson, Nickname: Jack Color: Green Flower: Carnation Food: Chocolate Ice Cream Clubs: Art, Beta, Chess Hobbies: Skating, Canoeing, Males Sports: Volleyball, Softball Goal: Computer Programrm Hansel Woodard Butler Color: Red v « , Food Steak Potatoes Clubs: Golf, Chess' Hobbies: Hunting Goal: Agricultural Engineer Johnny Dean Darsey, Nickname: Crash Color: Red Flower: Rose y Food: Chinese Clubs: Chess, Javelin, Golf, Beta Sports: Soccer, Pac Man '.JT , Hobbies: Snow Skiing, Coin Collecting, Hiking, Piano Goal: Computer Programmer Analyst Julie Sharon Jester, Nickname: Jammin' Julie CoIot: Purple Flower: Rose Food: Steak Clubs: Tennis, Beta, Art, Pep Sports: Softball Hobbies: Dancing, Hiking Music Steven Alfred Kohnke g Color: Black Flower: Poppy Clubs: Chess, Tennis Hobbies, Gun Collecting Goal: Bum, Terrorist Dora Lynn Porter, Nickname: Dorita Color: Green Flower: Peace Rose Food: Steak And Bar-B-Q Clubs: Beta, Tennis , ifrii Sport: Softball Hobbies: Dancing, Water Skating, Tennis Donna Marie Watkins Color: Lavender Flower: Red Rose Food: Green Beans Clubs: Tennis, Javelin Sports: Softball Hobbies: Sewing, Cooking, Men, Dancing, Singing Goal: Social Worker or Nurse Lynn Carroll Whiddon Color: Blue Flower: Daisy Food: French Fries Clubs: Varsity, Chess Sports: Softball Cheerleading Hobbies: Macrame, Horses, Backgammon Goal: Hairdresser The Class Of '82 Oh, What we put the teachers through! Although GADSDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY stands only three stories high, time will not permit us to tell all the stories that we have locked in our hearts that have occurred within thoxe three stories. So we will share with you some of the highlights of the past ten years. In September of 1972 the doors to GCA opened and the beginning days of several of this promising group of senior scholars occurred. Orientation was especially exciting. Voices flowed through the hot, sticky night. No one seemed to mind walking through the plowed-up black sand to get to the fish fry that was going on under the pine trees. New friendships were begun as parents and teachers cleaned fish and spooned grits cooked in a pressure cooker sent all the way down from Georgia. We can't relate the comfort of this evening as we watched our parents wait in line for bean hampers to rest their weary bones. Of course the next day, our first day of school we had to get re-acquainted. The black dirt and dust by then had been washed off and it was surprising what a great looking bunch of kids we really were. Yes, these were the days before the intercom bugging and everyday was a picnic as we rushed by the lunch truck on the way to the wooden tables that rambled out and in beneath the trees. Most of lunch time was spent fighting off yellow jackets and it was also at this time that our table manners began going down the drain. Somehow we've never gotten over the habit of throwing food under the table. As we take a little peek back into the 3rd grade we find five familiar brats ... Steven, Hansel, Mark, Donna, and Dean. Before them stands Mrs. Ann Moreland, swinging her mighty ruler (her life has never been the same since that year). This year was also the year that marred Dean's perfect behavior record. He was sent to Mr. DuBose's office and given a pink slip that only his father could sign. No one can imagine the agony this child went through as he passed his mother's desk on the way in for his chastizement. Yes, the molding and shaping of our lives was underway, this school meant business and those in charge really wanted the very best for each of us. What do the words 4th grade, strange noises, frogs, and crickets have in common? Everyone knows we must be talking about Todd Goodson, our fourth grade class pet. Fifth grade brought many new experiences for us all. Our favorite hangout was the stairwell in the elementary building, or should I say the stairway of love . There, just three steps below the first platfor, Dean got his first real kiss. It was administered by Faye Nell Stanley, his girl friend of three years. That same day, in that same stairwell, Jeffery Merrit and Amy Whiddon, an aspiring young couple, were marrried by Rev. Andy Lewis. By 6th grade Dean was in trouble again. This time for breaking a window with his bare hands. The incident occurred when Hamp Hutchinson came to class early one morning and locked everyone out. He, on the inside of the room, piered through the window in the door, laughing and snickering at all the kids stuck out in the small third-floor hall. Everyone was beating on the door, screaming for Hamp to let them in, everyone except Dean, he was beating on the window. Soon, very soon, the window gave way, and the glass shattered all over Hamp's face. Since then that window has never been broken ... they replaced it with wire enforced glass. By 7th grade we thought we were ready for anything, but then came Mr. Vanstone, our first male teacher. Mr. Vanstone loved nature walks and our last one with him will always be embedded in our minds. Walking in the usual single file, we (with the exception of Mr. Vanstone) soon found out that we had disturbed a yellow jacket nest. Kids were screaming and running everywhere, Mr. Vanstone just stood there . . . demanding for us to shut-up and get back in line. Thos were the last decent words heard from him as he painfully found out why we had panicked. In 8th grade excitement filled the air as our schools first year book was passed out. You remember . the great paper-back edition. Ninth grade was the year we experienced Jim Stevenson. Class time was either telling joked or feeding the snakes (about 30 of them). Yes, it is true, that man would actually feed those snakes live, baby chicks, while we watched! Off we went, we the 10th grade, along with the rest of the high school, for spring camp at Kolomoki Mounds State Park near Blakely, Georgia. As usual we had to be forced to go, but it turned out to be a lots of fun, especially when Dean portrayed one of our fine Gadsden County black citizens in a skit for an assembly program. Entering the 11th grade we were reminded that high school would soon be over. Julie survived the big April fool's joke and Curt vowed never to watch another episode of Duke's of Hazzard. Remember those immortal words of Dean, Curt, you're responsible . The 12th grade was filled to the brim with the greatest, funniest experiences of all our school days. Mrs. Young had the wonderful opportunity of spending a week with us at the World's Fair. Yes, memories, the best part were made throughout the year. The time to go our separate ways is near, but the close friendships that have developed between us will keep us together forever. At this time the Class of '82 extends a special 'thank you' to the administrative staff, faculty, and our parents for standing by us in our time of need. We're very grateful to have had the priviledge and opportunity to attend GCA. For this ALL, we say, Thank You Lord . THE CLASS OF '82 Oh, We're the class of '82 Oh, What we put the teachers through. We've been here since the day one Our eyes beheld what God has done The golden rule to life applied Poor Teachers patience oft' we tried. In the hallway we took our turn Tears fell down our cheeks to burn If we laughed a little too much Teachers added their special touch. Coffee breaks the teacher ranked Perfect chance to plan our pranks When in trouble, tried to hide Firm, our stand we took, side by side. These days passed us by so fast Yes, becoming so soon our past May we each stop to take heed And ask you Lord, our steps to lead. Oh, We're the class of '82 Oh, What we put the teachers through. Rebekah Stion 116 Memories In all that I've done and all that I've learned, I've searched for a Me for others'to see. Upon looking up after three years gone by I found another page of my life had turned. The simple happenings of today Will be great memories tomorrow. And the fact that we can't do it again Might bring us a bit of sorrow. Yet the simple fact that we've lived life once. Will let us think it a success And the years to come will prove to us This year has been better than all the rest. 1. 1982 GCA Graduating Class. 2. Sr. Class Officers: Julie Jester, Dean Darsey, Donna Barfield, Blaine Blount. 3. Dr. Alford; Commencement Speaker. Last Will And Testament We, the Graduating Class of 1982, do hereby make known to the underclassmen of G.C.A., our last will and Testament. I, Donna Barfield, being of unstable mind and athletic body, will my great pitching arm and ability to barely make the games on time to Lisa McQuaig in hopes that she makes it through her Senior year. Good luck to the Seniors of 1983!!! I, Mark Baxley, being of brilliant mind and perfect body (modest too) do leave my talent for designer body work on cars to Kevin White, may he do as good as job as I did. I, Blaine Blount, being of sound mind and body, do hereby and forever more will my premature gray hair to Mr. Dubose, one step he happened to omit. I, Curt Breeden, will my ability to get Mrs. Young into a discussion about anything to Pat Gaver. I, Jackie Brunson, being of unstable mind and body, do hereby leave my good driving record to Donna Stewart. I, Hansel Butler, do leave at last. I, Dean Darsey, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave all yearbook photographic equipment including my AE-F1 Canon automatic 35mm zoom relfex lens camera and a tripod to next year's yearbook photographer Karen Kohnke, may your shutter always click. I, Julie Sharon Jester, being of confused mind and overworked being, do will my dating record which is one a year to Denise Goodwin, and my ability to pick up on Mrs. Wartenburg's mistakes, to Carole Barber. I also wish good luck and love to the Class of 1983. I, Steven Kohnke, being unsound, will that I have nothing to will. I, Dora Porter, being of sound mind and body, hereby will six inches of my hair to Mr. Dubose, and my rhythm and clapping ability to Denise Goodwin, and wish the best of luck to the Class of 1983. I, Donna Watkins, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will to Sandra Clark my pet pests Jeff Tharp, Pat Higdon, and Pat Gaver; to insure that her life may never be boring again. I, Lynn Whiddon, being of weary mind and strange body, will my witty intelligence to Ronda Brunson, so she can thoroughly enjoy her senior year, just as I did. Also my ability to keep class rings to all Seniors yet to come. GOOD LUCK JUNIORS!! I hereby render these statements as the Last Will and Testament of the Graduating Class of 1982. 118 1982 Class Prophecy I, would like to share with you an experience I had while we were on our trip to the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. As I was dragging along, exhausted after a two-day sojourn, determined to see everything on the 72 acres, I came to the Hungarian Pavilian and there sat a brightly colored tent with a colorful sign that read, Fortunes Told Here. My curiosity and adventurism led me right in. A woman dressed in a loud colored dress and large loop earrings came out to greet me. She welcomed me warmly and asked if I would like to have my fortune told. I told her that I was there with my class and she offered to tell all of our fortunes. I described the members of my class to her. After she had heard my descriptions, she began to work. She closed her eyes and began to wave her hands over her crystal ball and one by one she eagerly poured out our fate. She began with Donna Barfield. Donna turned out to be the first woman pitcher for the New York Yankees. Her success is mostly due to the loving support of her husband Billy Jo Knight and their eleven children — I see a new softball team coming up, Mrs. Wartenberg. Next, she began to tell me about Mark Baxley. She had a vision of Mark standing in front of a sign that read Baxley's Junk Yard. Hours: When I feel like coming in and when I feel like leaving. Mark's nonchalant business manner has proved very successful. He loves to buy old cars and drive them until the car is declared dead. Then he puts it on his lot. After Mark she began to hesitate, saying that her ball was becoming too cloudy. Then it cleared up and she began to tell me about Blaine Blount. After sitting through the torture of Mrs. Wartenberg's Trig. Class, Blaine decided to forget about going to college and he is now a world champion tennis player. Next we have Curt Breeden. Curt was envisioned as living in a tree house in Mugumbo, Africa. Why, you say, is Curt living in a tree house in Africa? Curt went on from CCA to become this world's foremost authority on the lives and habits of orangutans. Jackie Brunson turned out to be a math professor at Florida State University. Jackie is said to be a very devoted teacher. She has even offered to tutor the football players extra after class. Next we have Hansel Butler. Who would have ever thought that our quiet shy Hansel would turn out to be a television and movie star. He is the newest craze in spy pictures. There is talk around Hollywood that he might be the new 007, or perhaps Red Holland. Dean Darsey turned out to be a photographer for Vogue fashion magazine. He makes $40,000 dollars a year just taking pictures of beautiful girls. Even though he is surrounded with lovely women all day, his heart remains true to Shawn Johnson. Steven Kohnke is now military advisor to President Reagan. President Reagan is now 502 years old and Steven is still a faithful pro-Reagan fan. Steven and the President have daily jelly bean picnics. Next we have Dora Porter. Dora is now a high fashion model in New York. Madam Zelga had a vision of Dora driving down Broadway in her T-top black porche with her hair died in the latest color of green flying out the window. Lynn Whiddom became a representative for Herff Jones. She now works the South Georgia and North Florida area selling class rings. She is always seen with a ring on every finger and when asked why she does this she answers, Never mind but always remember, don't lay your class rings on the hood of your car! Donna Watkins became an actress in a popular day time soap opera. She was voted the most talented women on day time television because of the vicious character she plays as a ruthless cunning woman who is always stealing men from their girlfriends. At last she began to tell me about my own future. It turns out that I became a successful dentist. I became even more prestigious when I developed the craze of tooth painting. I came up with the idea of painting designs on teeth (When you think about it, teeth are rather boring!) to protect them from decay. I have an office and a home in Beverly Hills. After such a tiring group of fortunes, Madam Zelga begans to tire and her ball started to cloud up and smoke. Then her crystal ball exploded. We, the wild, enthusiastic, ambitious, senior class of 1982 from Gadsden Christian Academy had caused Madam Zelga's crystal ball to explode. Let's hope our futures are as exciting and full as the crystal ball foretold. TODAY IS THE VERY FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE. This is the beginning of a new day. I have been given this day to use as I WILL. I can waste it ... or use it for good, but what I do today is important, because I am exchanging a day of my life for it! When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something that I have traded for it. I want it to be gain, and not loss; good and not evil; success, and not failure; in order that I shall not regret the price that I have paid for it. I will try just for today, for you never fail until you stop trying. 120