Geneva County High School - Gecorala Yearbook (Hartford, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1986 volume:

GECORALA 1986 GENEVA COUNTY HIGH HARTFORD, ALABAMA 50th EDITION EDITORS Lee Gilman Greg Dykes Regina Gilmer ASSOCIATE EDITOR Allyson Crutchfield PHOTOGRAPHERS Laura Bradley Melanie Butler ADVISOR Barbara Howell GOLDEN MEMO GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES GOLDEN MEMORIES 1986 ushers in fifty years of memories and opportunities provided by Geneva County High School. This yearbook marks the fiftieth edition of the yearbook name GECORALA. Geneva County High School was established in 1906. There were periods of time when no yearbooks were provided. However, in 1914, records indicate that a yearbook named GENE-VEAN was published. In 1936 the name GECORALA, according to volume numbers, came into existence. As a “Golden Memory” the senior class of 1936 had a composite of their graduating class which served as an edition of a yearbook. Finally in 1944, publication of a complete yearbook was resumed and has continued to this, the fiftieth edition. It is hoped that as the 1986 year passes that this recording of special times and special people will become golden memories to all who reminisce through fifty years of unforgettable happenings. Above: The construction of Geneva County High School began in 1968. THE WAY WE WERE The Geneva County Marching Band of 1973 performs their halftime show. The football team of 1963 participated in the Peanut Bowl and won by the score of 3 0. Thomas Byran kicked the winning field goal for the bulldogs. B Team Cheerleaders of 1965 shown from left to right are Phyllis Sellers. Emily Broxson. Beverly Brown. Karen Sammons and Carol Galloway. 3 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES . . . GCHS experiences provide opportunities to develop friendships, share confidences, learn cooperation, and meet new people—all these help to form and unite the bonds that make for those special feelings and remem-berances of good ole days . Above: Micki Barrett and Joe Ussery enjoy a friendly conversation on the GCHS campus. Right: Taking a break from the heat. Danielle Bottoms. Michelle Hilliard and April Kennedy enjoy a nice, refreshing drink. LOOK AT US NOW Bottom right: Kevin Jordan, Don Jordan, Jay Fisher, and Victor Parker display the latest fashions. Year by year, day by day. as we further our education at GCHS. many opportunites arise—opportunities of learning, teaching, making friends, and helping others. It is our choice whether or not to take advantage of these opportunities to develop ourselves into good, productive citizens. Above: Hamilton Morales. Bubba Sorrells. Marritt Dorriety and Casey Sorrells plot their next adventure as they enjoy their twenty minute lunch break. Top right: Steven Coker and Darren Bailey have a friendly conversation before entering the 'mighty halls at GCHS. BEST FRIENDS Whether it may be talking on the phone. going to a movie, playing at recess, or simply-hanging out together. to have a friend is to be one. A best friend is more than sharing good times. Best friends stay together through the good and the bad times. Friendships are a lasting part of childhood memories. As each day passes, we are a step closer to golden opportunities which form and cement bonds with others. 8 Top right: The end draws near for Melinda Dor riety as Lee Gilman, Robin Justice, and Carol Ann Birdsong plot against her. Left center: The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders receive flowers and balloons during their stay at Auburn University. Right center: Thinking cheerleading is so much fun. Jay Fisher shows his talent. Bottom left: Laura King finds life impossible without a phone. Bottom right: GCHS students spend time together at recess. 14 Top right: Amanda Parker. Mitchell Reid. Jason Ketchem, and Lisa Ryles prepares for another day in midd:' school. Top left: Who says life in the halls of GCHS is boring? Bottom left: Tammy Floyd takes a minute to collect her thoughts. Bottom right: Linda Kent and Lee Holman gossip over good times. WE’VE GOT PRIDE INSIDE!! That Bulldog Spirit Shines Thru Homecoming Some students will remember the first week of school, others will remember the last, but all will remember Homecoming week 1985! Each day was designated for a spirit building event. Among these were Hats and Glasses Day, Hawaiian Day, T-Shirt Day, Camouflage Day, and Bulldog Mania Day. The Junior High Cheerleaders judged the door decoration contest. Mrs. Howell's homeroom received first place, Mrs. Bowman's homeroom captured second place, and Mrs. Galloway's homeroom received third place. As the week continued, the excitement and enthusiasm grew. The traditional bonfire and pep rally on Thursday night boosted the awesome Bulldog spirit. Friday finally arrived. School was dismissed at 11:00 to begin the Homecoming parade. During the pre-game activities. Lynn Scon-yers, escorted by Jeff Sullivan, was crowned Miss Homecoming 1985. The game was unforgettable with a 0 to 15 victory over the Dale County Warriors. After the game, the Homecoming Dance took place at the old Dale's Warehouse. The Student Council sponsored the dance andJ-103 provided the music. M SS HOMECOMING 1985 Lynn Sconyers Elected by fellow classmates, Lynn Sconyers was crowned Miss Homecoming 1985-86 on September 27, 1985, during pre-game activities. Lynn was sponsored by Jeff Sullivan and crowned by Student Council President, Dave Rousseau. Valerie Brannon, Student Council Secretary, presented the attendants with flowers. Seth Nolen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Nolen, served as crown bearer. 1H SENIOR HIGH HOMECOMING COURT SENIOR ATTENDANT Vivian Ford Escorted by Kevin Jordan JUNIOR ATTENDANT Neenie Philips Escorted By Kenny Fondren SOPHOMORE ATTENDANT Becky Guilford Escorted By David Ketchem QUEEN: Lynn Sconyers escorted by Jeff Sullivan SOPHOMORE CANDIDATE: Alecia Yeoman Escorted by Randy Hughes SENIOR ATT END ATT: Vivian Ford Escorted by Ke- SENIOR CANDIDATE: Helen Birdsong Escorted by-vin Jordan Sam Roy JUNIOR HIGH ATTENDANT: Janet Dean Escorted by Casey Sorrells MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANT: Missy Snell Es coned by Wendell Washington 'lOR ATTENDANT: Neenie Philips Escorted bK any Fondren JUNIOR CANDIDATE: Melanie Butler Escorte v mCTS H( )MORE ATTENDANT: Becky Guilford Escort-Dew ayne Peacock -cc . David Kctchem S IT DENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Dave Rousseau KOWN BEARER: Seth Nolen S M DENT COUNCIL SECRETARY: Valerie Brannon 1 I 1 ME NT ARY ATTENDANT: Summer Butler -orted by Jeremy I.ee MISS HOMECOMING: Lynn Sconyers HARD WORK AND LOTS OF FUN Decorating for the Prom Gives Juniors a chance to take charge Top Right: Laura Glover. Donna Anderson. and Amanda Sconiers put the memory booklets together. Middle Right: Strong Kenny Fondren proves nothing is to heavy for him. Right: Everyone lent a helping hand as shown by these Juniors while they assemble stars. Middle Left: Juniors add the finishing touches! Taking charge is exactly what the Juniors did! Making every decision from not allowing anyone under the tenth grade to attend to who would provide the music, gave the Juniors a feeling of responsibility. The hard work, determination, and cooperation was felt by each class member, but for all, it was lots of fun . JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 1985 You're The Inspiration Azure blue, canary yellow, and hot pink streamers, sparkling silver stars, balloon chandeliers, and a silver ball enlightened the prom area and gave the Seniors a feeling of inspiration. You're The Inspiration set the mood for the Junior-Senior Prom on April 26, 1985. The Juniors left school early Friday morning to decorate the Lake Lodge in Fort Rucker. By lunch, their work had been completed and the Juniors departed with a great feeling of satisfaction. The night was sure to be a success. Once 8:00 p.m. arrived, everyone anxiously awaited for the music to begin. Couples danced endlessly as B J. Kelly from WKMX provided the music. Later in the evening thejunior Class officers presented each Junior and Senior with a glass and memory booklet. As the prom drew to a close, the Juniors realized their hard work had paid off. As felt by many, the prom was a huge success and will be remembered for years to come. 25 SENIOR CLASS BEAUTIES Lynn Sconyers Regina Gilmer Kelly Coe Robin Justice Helen Birdsong JUNIOR CLASS BEAUTIES Neenie Phillips Karla Sorrells Nicole Batchelor Marsha Price Allyson Crutchfield SOPHOMORE CLASS BEAUTIES Lisa Enfinger Alecia Yeoman Tammy Ryals Paige Morris Becky Guilford THE PRIDE ■ HOME OF THE DOGS The Southeast Alabama Football Officials Association presented GCHS with the Sportsmanship Award. This award is given each year to a school who shows the most sportsmanship conduct. Shown with the award is Coach Snell, head coach, Melanie Butler, President of the Band, David Ketchem, representing the football team, Dave Rousseau, Student Council President, and Mr. Whitaker, principal. Pride'! It is all around us—the gleam of red, white, and blue, the Olympics, singing the national anthem, and the swelling pride that comes from the majestic purple and gold of Geneva County High School. Born in America is taking on renewed strength. Americans are becoming involved. One such project is Save the Lady . . . Keep the Torch Lit , the renovation of the Statue-of Liberty which will cost millions of dollars but Americans are contributing freely to the worthy cause'. USA for Africa, Band Aid, and Farm Aid are several groups who have raised incredible amounts of money for starving countries such as Etho-pia. Modern technology is bringing us closer to combating diseases which we' once thought were incurable. Americans are setting the example that true humanitarian contributions are not born in fame and wealth, but rather in the spirit of the citizens whose diligence, concern, and old-fashioned hard work captures the heart and. sou! f America. GCHS has its Sown style of spirit and pride. The spirit of America is built on a foundation ofpatriotism, liberty, and freedom just as the spirit of GCLIS consists of loyality, individuality, and committment. Perhaps the most prestigious symbol of Geneva County High School is the school mascot, the Bulldog. He rises superior and receives more loyality than anything or anyone. Each student takes pride in being original, his own individual self—without influence from others. This creates a personality for GCHS which is enhanced by the commitment of faculty members. They ire dedicated people whose goal is to provide an atmosphere of higher Laming. So when you take the efforts of America and combine them with the spirit of GCHS, you know for sure, THE PRIDE IS BACK Volume 19 No. 86 Hartford, Alabama SHUTTLE EXPLOSION SHOCKS AMERICA GCHS MOURNS THE DEATHS OF SEVEN ASTRONAUTS America witnessed the first in-flight disaster in 56 manned space missions on January 28. 1986. The catastrophic explosion blew apart the space shuttle Challenger just 74 seconds after launch. The crew of Challenger included three trained pilots, an expert on lasers, the second American woman to fly in space, a Hughes Aircraft Corp. engineer, and a school teacher as the citizen-in-space. Christa McAuliffe was a high school social studies teacher who was the first private citizen selected in national competition to fly on the space shuttle. She was chosen over 11.000 other applicants to prepare class lessons that were to be beamed to Earth on national television. Challenger, the second of the agency's four ships to fly into space, was making its tenth flight, more than any other of the other shuttles. Its destruction leaves a fleet of just three shuttles, a program in considerable uncertainty, and a nation in disbelief. GORBACHEV— REAGAN Two men seeking world peace President Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev. for at least a few days in November, inspired a feeling of peace worldwide—it felt a safer place. The brief, long needed conversation of these leaders will within every reasonable assumption and in everyone’s hopes—cast a tender light upon the tensions felt between our country and that of Gorbachev’s Russia. Strength and communication are the two obvious forces pulling for a prolonged lessening of such tensity. The fate of this summit and the decisions concerning nuclear warfare may very well prove to be the fate of us all. The flag was flown at half mast in respect to the shuttle disaster. 30 School Term 1985-86 50 Cents HURRICANES ABOUND THIS YEAR Hurricanes were rampant throughout the Southeast during the fall of 1985. From early September until late November, residents of Florida. Alabama. Mississippi. Louisiana, and other surrounding states were stalked by the threats of hurricanes. These hurricanes were responsible for many tragedies and extensive damages to the Gulf coast region. Elena started brewing in the gulf in September. gaining speed and gradually moving toward the panhandle of northern Florida. Schools and businesses closed and residents of the panhandle were ordered to evacuate and avoid the area until the threatening winds and flooding rains ceased. This cancelled any plans of traveling to the beach for Labor Day tourists. After moving toward land and back to sea many times. Elena finally made landfall in the Mobile area. Hurricane Gloria was next. She was accompanied by dangerous winds and heavy rains causing much destruction and even death. She started in the Gulf of Mexico posing as a possible threat to Florida and adjacent states. Instead as the hurricane developed, it moved up the East Coast. Gloria caused many tragedies including six deaths as she swept over the New England states. This storm was said to be one of the strongest and most powerful storms on record. The hurricane blew into Connecticut destroying all obstacles on its way before finally weakening into a tropical storm. Following in Elena's footsteps. Juan proved to be another major disaster to the Gulf Coast states. High winds and continuous rains attracted the attention of everyone in the panhandle area including Alabama. Mississippi. HALLEY’S COMET BECOMES VISIBLE “Watch Day” began on November 27, 1985. as people probed the vast, blue sky in search of the famous comet—Halley's. As its invisibility had lasted for three-quarters of a century. Halley’s return brought a magnificently superior chance for exploration. Its fascination has brushed our existence from the age of Mark Twain to modern day space and Florida. Juan began as a very powerful hurricane as it lingered in the Gulf of Mexico gathering winds and gaining speed. This sent heavy rains which extended from south of Mobile to Jackson. Mississippi, and as far east as Florida. Juan was responsible for over $1 billion in damage and causing many deaths. After hovering off the coast of Louisiana for five days, winds diminished, rains began to cease, and the once powerful, deadly hurricane was classified as a tropical storm. Just as everyone got over the terrible shock of having three hurricanes in two months, along came Kate. She proved to be the most powerful and damage-causing hurricane yet. Kate's path directed her straight toward the Florida coast. Governor Bob Graham declared another state of emergency in twelve counties along the Florida coast, and later an immediate mandatory evacuation of all residents living in these counties and in low-lying areas. Directions were then given to motels, armories were opened, and the emergency centers were prepared. After Kate passed through, residents returned to see much of their homeland destroyed by erosion. This erosion was due to days of high gusts of wind, tremendously heavy rainfall and waves from twelve to fifteen feet. During the three months of September. October. and November, hurricanes ripped through the area causing many tragedies. Lives were lost, businesses destroyed, and homes and buildings demolished. The year 1985, being a year with a record number of hurricanes, could definitely be classified as the Year of the Hurricane”. probes as it swings within fifty-five million miles of the sun every 76 years. This object of awe was first reported being seen by Chinese astronomers in 240 B.C. With a nucleus about three to six miles across and a tail millions of miles long, its greeting was a notably earth-shaking event. FEAR HITS U.S. World terrorism has become more widespread than ever before. Only a decade ago. terrorists attacked ten times a week. Today it has reached an overwhelming ten times a day. Americans have cried for hostages who have given their lives for the American way of freedom. Terrorists have attacked over 20.000 times since 1970. During those attacks over 40.000 persons were killed and over 25.000 were wounded. 91% of terrorist attacks since the 1970's have accomplished their objectives. Mideast hijackings have struck fear into the hearts of many Americans. Attacks in Lebanon and Libya have outraged many Americans and have caused President Reagan to take action against this major threat. Military aid has been placed in mideast countries and the American flights to these countries have become more secure. However, terrorism is still a major problem concerning U.S. affairs with mideastern countries. CRY OF A SONG A redeeming feature, large and small, in 1985 was that of the Live Aid concerts. With an audience of a billion plus, noble efforts were put forth to feed Africa’s starving. Boomtown Rats’ singer Bob Gel-dolf helped in the organization to feed and aid Africa's famine victims. Among Gel-dolf’s accomplishments was the expressible song. “Do they Know it’s Christmas?”. Its appeal raised $11 million dollars. Most notably, he arranged the Live Aid concert in London and Philadelphia. These pulsating concerts were broadcast to 1 million plus. This dazzling exhibition of pop’s grre-test performers in the Live Aid rock spectacular rivited more attention to world hunger than previous efforts-simulta-neously, its gross was $84 million. Through the cry of a song, the world has been roused to save the helplessly hungry. AIDS AIDS—acquired immundeficiency syndrome—was the genesis of at least 3.000 deaths in the United States ... and its toll is still on the uprise. Though commonly associated with either homosexual or bisexual men, others were innocent victims through the contamination of transfused blood. A vaccine, say officials, is at least two years away. Shedding new light upon the career of the actor-turned-AIDS-activist. Rock Hudson proved AIDS to be fatal as he was a victim of its malice. AIDS began the revelation of this star's secluded private life. It also stimulated gays and doctors in their battle against this ill-willed disease. 31 ALABAMA VS AUBURN Students Make Q: What do you get when you mix an orange and blue tiger with a red and white elephant? A: EXCITEMENT!!! Excitement can always be found when you combine Ray Perkin's Tide with Pat Dye's War Eagles. This year was no different. On Saturday, November 30. the Roll Tide” faced the War Eagle in Birmingham for the fiftieth game held between the two rivals. Fans poured into Legion Field for the classical Iron Bowl. Both teams kept the excitement stirring throughout the game. After many leads from both teams. Auburn managed to squeeze ahead of Ala- Their Choice bama in the last seconds of the game. However, Alabama was trailing by only one point and their enthusiasm was far from exhausted. Alabama realized Auburn was determined to stay in the lead and that determination would be hard to top. Yet with only six seconds remaining, the Tide's Van Tiffen kicked an overwhelming fifty-yard fieldgoal leaving a fabulous touch to a ballgame that will long be remembered. With no time remaining, Alabama came out on top with a 25-23 score. Fans at GCHS shared in the excitement of a rather surprise ending ballgame. Students, wearing their favorite t-shirts and sweatshirts carried on a tradition that will continue for years to come. One thing is certain, the excitement that these two teams create will forever be remembered. The eagle will always spread its wings and the tide will forever roll. Right: Freshman Anna Worthy makes the decision that Bama” is the only way to be. Far Right: Derek Bonner and Jennifer Ketchem have the same feelings over which team to support. Below: David Ketchcm tells Coach White the secrets of being a War Eagle fan. Bottom Middle: Junior Marsha Price backs Bama I00tf . no matter how their season ends. Bottom Right: Nicole Shields would rather be a Dye-Hard fan than a chemistry fan anyday! Coke—Classic—New OUTRAGEOUS! Just as the GECORALA is celebrating its golden anniversary, Coca-Cola is also celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Just as Coke possesses the Classic, the new, and the outrageous, so GCHS possesses the Classic, the new. and the outrageous. Some of the most memorable experiences of high school have come when sharing a Coke with friends. According to sources from Dothan Bottling Company, the story of Coca-Cola began with a druggist named John Pemberton. In 1886 he produced a soft drink. The drink had very little success and the first year sales only produced a total of 25 gallons. However, Pemberton had enough faith in this product to keep plugging it and the second year he sold 1,000 gallons. The trademark Coca-Cola and script writing of it were originated by Pemberton's bookkeeper. The famous Coca-Cola bottle was originated in 1915. One story says that the bottle was specifically designed to look like the then fashionable hobble skirt. Many call it the most perfectly designed package in use today, and is estimated that the Coca-Cola bottle is known by its shape in 90% of the worlds population. Today Coca-Cola is sold in more than one hundred countries. 15)41 was the first year Coke was used in advertising. Until then the Coca-Cola Company had fought nicknames feeling that nicknames encourages substitution, but public acceptance forced it. This is probably one of the few times in merchandising history the public forced a name on a company. The Coca-Cola Company first introduced the six bottle carton in 1922 and pushed the development of the famous red vending machine. In 1S 85 the Coca-Cola Company developed a new Coke. This replaced the old Coke which was later brought back by popular demand as Classic Coke. Trying to re-capture the soda fountain days, the Coca-Cola Company also added Cherry Coke in 1985. Just as the tradition of Coke lingers, so will the memories of GCHS. Regina Hendrix and Karla Sorrells Back, Left to Right: Lynn Sconyers, Ryals, Kelly Coe, Dondee Lee, and Becky Guilford Co-captain Regina Hendrix and Captain Karla Sorrells mm — E VE GOT SPIRIT WE y Lynn Sconyers, Dondee Lee, Kelly Coe Y - Pj? With the anticipation of a ff winning season, the GCHS Var- ' Q sity Cheerleaders began plan-ning early to boost the spirit of 'J-l the students. They attended an NCA camp at Auburn University and won superior and excellent ribbons along with two coveted spirit sticks. Filled with enthusiasm, the girls prepared skits, routines, and awesome pyramids to perform at the pep rallies which were re-instated ) this year after a one-year absence. The Dog’s season record of 6-4 made the cheerleaders feel their efforts were not in vain as the spirit of success was contagious. The cheerleaders brought 3 jf their pep and spirit to cheer on Tammy Ryals and Becky Guilford the Mighty Dogs in the State Playoffs. The 1985-86 Varsity Cheerleaders brought new meaning to the term SPIRIT . „ H S 35 ) va ') r, y. cr Mb'?. ti The bclidoc cheerleaders ne'er .et the mighrv d� wg spent dx Winning x iosmg. the varskr cheerleaders were always around to support GCHS throughout the pear. tmt rwr HERE T Vi Tan e oo oneg lusic COMES THE band CONCERT MARCH PROPERTY Of GtNEV CO. HIGH SCHOOL GEORGE H. wn t ICLCOCKi � r T ii. f - f S-f t C Flute (C Piccolo) • Hardworking . . . Determined . . . Spirited ... Awardwinning . .. These words have long been associated with the G.C.H.S. Marching Bulldog Band, and this year is no different. The band began its season during the summer on Tuesday nights. The first rehearsal was on July 9, 1985. Then came the always dreaded band camp which began August 5, 1985. Each student had to realize that much hard work was to be done, and the next two weeks and determination would be the only thing that could pull them through. On August 30,1985, the bulldog band was put to the test. The performance at halftime showed the Bulldog fans that hard work can pay off. Throughout the i? football season, the band supported the - dawgs by boosting the spirit and playing songs in the stands. However, at half- -- time, the band got its moment of glory. Under the direction of band director Dannelly Martin, the band opened the show with Magnificent Seven”, drum solo, Dueling Bad Boys , concert piece, Those Were the Days , with soloists Melinda Dorriety and Greg Dykes, and closing with Think of Laura , with soloists Carol Ann Birdsong and Greg Dykes. On October 5, 1985, the band traveled to Daleville, Al. for the Daleville Invitational Classic Marching Band Contest to compete against area bands. After seeing all the bands perform, a certain feeling came over each band member. Then the announcer called out. Geneva County High School—Drum Major: 1, Majorettes—1, Colorguard—1, Drum Line—1, Band—1-1-1 for an overall one! Tension broke and was replaced with the excite- ment of superior ratings. On October 19,1985, the band held its annual National Peanut Festival Marching Contest at Rip Hewes Stadium. Twenty-two bands attended making this competition the largest yet. Also, the band performed in the National Peanut Festival Parade on October 26, 1985. The band received a third place award in its division for the best performance in marching and playing in the parade. The band then competed in the Southeastern States Band Festival held in Troy, Al; bringing home more superior ratings making a perfect season. The G.C.H.S. Bulldog Band has carried on a tradition of the school. This year more awards were brought back and more pride was established in the Bulldog Band. THE PRIDE IS HERE AND IS CONTINUING!!!! I I I 1 Colorguard: Left to right—Front Row—Lee Childs—Captain and Becky Marsh—Co-Captain—Middle Row—Renae Carroll, Sandy Fisher, Kay Ad-31 kinson, and Sarrina Ward—Back Row—Carol Bonner, Jackie Ward, Tracey II Hunter, LaRhonda Neal, and Stacey Hunter. t ■i M _ ' . : A j - • - 3= — --- Above: Majorettes are left to right: Marsha Price, Paige Morris, Allyson Crutchfield—Head Majorette, Lisa Enfinger, and Valerie Brannon. Left: The 1965-86 band officers kre left to right: Wendy Owen— Secretary; Greg Dykes—Co-Captain; Melanie Butler Captain; and fames Sizemore—Transportation officer. Drum Line: Front row—Linda Kent, Lee Gilman, Greg Adams, Greg Amos— Section leader. Back row—Melissa Heard, Dennis Goodnight, and James Sizemore. Low Brass—Front row—Andy Bottoms. Lane Miller, Shavonne Grider, David Hartzog, Lisa Hilliard. Sue Ellen Hales, and Beverly Zorn—Section Leader. Back row—Julie Adams and Douglas Martin. Middle row—Juan Martinez, Sectric Guilford, Melanie Butler, Michelle Massey, and Gloria Sullen. ff T I r Eb Alto Sax Flutes: Front row—Tracey Stewart. Linda Birdsong, and Angie Sorrells—-Seaion — leader. Trumpets: Front row—Sherry Harry, Robin Brannon, and Frankie Wambles. Middle row—Melinda Dorriety, Becky Bradley, and Amanda Butler. Back row— Jennifer Williams. Greg Dykes—Section leader, and Carol Ann Birdsong—Section leader. Clarinets: Front Row— Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hawthorne. La-Shawn Grider, and Jennifer McCray. Second row—Mary Rodgers, Peggy Ussery, Rebecca Birdsong, and Lydia Harry. Third row—Sha-juana Coleman, Regina Gilmer—Seaion Leader, Sheila Walker, and Nicole Shields. Fourth row—Starla Snell, Phoebe Neal, Mary Ann Howell, Ramonia Anderson. and Joy Wilson. l him (i piuuuiu) _ TRTO Top left: The G.C.H.S. Bulldog Band performs their halftime show at the Hartford VS Headland ballgame. j Middle left: The Majorettes do a dance routine during the drum solo. Left: Greg Dykes plays a solo during ; Those Were the Days . Hi Bottom right: Julie Adams and Becky --- Bradley show that BULLDOG spirit by playing the fight song. Left to right: Regina Hendrix, Greg Dykes. Marsha Price, Allyson Crutchfield, Melinda Dorriety, Rita Mixson, Carol Bonner, Tina Thomas, Donna Anderson, Amanda Sconiers, Carmen Morales. Dondec Lee. Laura Bradley. Karla Sorrells, Melanie Butler, Beverly Zorn, Lynn Sconyers, Lee Gilman, and Regina Gilmer Editors of the GECORALA and GE-CO-Bl’GLE Regina Gilmer, Lee Gilman, and Assistant editor of the GE-COBUGLE. Regina Hendrix and assistant Greg Dykes editor of the GECORALA, Allyson Crutchfield 42 n JOURNALISM Ad Staff: Front row: Lynn Sconyers and Beverly Zorn Second row: Amanda Sconiers, Marsha Price, Melinda Dorriety, Dondee Lee. Karla Sorrells. Third row: Tina Thomas, Carmen Morales, Donna Anderson Back row. Carol Bonner Keeping The Memories Alive Many people do not realize all the hard work that goes into producing a yearbook and school paper. All nineteen journalism members spend numerous hours working on everything from drawing layouts to working in the concessions stand at recess. After attending a summer workshop in Mobile, GECORALA editors Regina Gilmer. Lee Gilman, and Greg Dykes began putting their ideas on layout sheets and making plans for the 50th edition. In effort to create a better book, more pages and a thick cover were added to the GECORALA. TheJ-Room began selling ads in the summer. The purple team defeated the gold team in ad sales. Laura Bradley received $100 for being top salesman. All the research, hard work, and long hours paid off as the 1986 GECORALA became a golden memory in itself. Not only is the GECORALA celebrating it is golden anniversary, the school paper. GE-CO-BU-GLE, is also celebrating it is silver anniversary. Published nine times a year, the GE-CO-BUGLE highlights main events happening throughout the entire school year. 45 STUDENT COUNCIL Officers: Valerie Brannon, Secretary; Dave Rousseau, President; and Karla Sorrells, Vice President. Left to right: First row: Dave Rousseau, Karla Sorrells, and Valeric Brannon. Second row: Regina Hendrix. Carmen Morales, and Tina Thomas. Third row: Dondee Lee, Allyson Crutchfield, Derek Bonner, Lane Miller and Sectric Guilford. Fourth row: Regina Gilmer, Lee Gilman, Greg Dykes, Wendy Owen, Rebecca Birdsong and Teresa Palmer. Fifth row: Bubba Sorrells, Marritt Dorriety. Tina Fondren, Tammy Simmons. Melanie Butler and David Alberson. Sixth row: Ale-cia Yeoman, Sam Roy, Eric Littel and Kenny Fondren. Sponsors: Deborah Bowman, and Miriam Ryland. 44 SERVICE CLUB Seated: Melinda Dorriety, Laura Bradley, Dondee Lee, Karla Sorrells, Greg Dykes, President; Melanie Butler. Regina Hendrix. Carmen Morales, and Allyson Crutchfield. Standing: Marsha Price, Lee Gilman. Stephanie Sellers, Lynn Sconyers, Paul Mathew. Regina Gilmer, Chris Walker, Carol Ann Birdsong, Tina Thomas, Donna Anderson, and Dave Rousseau. PREP BOWL TEAM Seated: Andy Bottoms. Tammy Simmons, and Darren Sorrells. Standing: Paul Mathews and Dave Rousseau. Sponsor: Trudy Banister FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Officers: Chris Walker, President; Kenny Fondren, Vice President; and Bobby Light, Secretary. Not pictured: Johnny Dean, Reporter; Teresa Holloway, Treasurer, and Jarvis Skinner, Sentinel. First row: Chris Walker, Kenny Fondren, Johnny Dean, Teresa Holloway, Bobby Light and Jarvis Skinner. Second row: Neil Dillard. Darin Moseley. Dicky Ready. Shawn Joiner, Dennis Howell. Tony Wilkerson, Tracy Wood, Carl Granger, Billy Shaffer, Dean Dowling, Jeff Helms and Susan Garvin. Standing: T.J. Ellenberg, Jeff Smith, Paul Dowling, Stacey Ford, David Strickland, Sam Roy, Eric Littel, Helen Birdsong, Mark Dillard, Steven Coker, Micheal Mathews, Kevin Simmons, Sheila Walker,Jody Gilley, Carol Birdsong, Rusty Cox, Micheal Dorriety, Petey Palmer, Gary Purvis, Sam Wesley, Randy Hughes, James Sizemore, Tommy Smith, Darren Bailey, Kenneth Atchison and Randell Kinman. 46 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Top left: First Period Officers: Kim Campbell, Cindy Davis, Sabrina Roy, Cathy Williams, LaChrissa Bass, and Wendy Davis. Bottom left: Second Period Officers: Nicole Brown, Lisa Dunklin, Sandy Fisher, Lisa Hilliard, Tammy Floyd and Shavonne Grider. Top right: Fourth Period Officers: Michelle Adams, Christy Graddy, Eva Rousseau, Kelli Dillard, Janet Dean, and Leigh Peters. Kneeling: Shavonne Grider, Tammy Floyd. Eva Rouseeau, Sabrina Roy, Sandy Fisher, Lisa Hilliard, Lisa Dunklin, Joanne Brown, Cathy Williams and Christy Graddy. Second row: Kim Campbell, LaChrissa Bass, Kelli Dillard. Leigh Peters, Michelle Adams, Nicole Brown, Mary Pennington and Tony Wilkerson. Standing: Wendy Davis, Cindy Davis, Tammy Light, Jennifer Forehand, Becky Vines, Melissa Glover, Tavie Brooks, Loretta Hathaway, Derrick Hilliard, Christy Underwood, Judy Taylor—Advisor, Mary Ann Rodgers, Wanda Grider, Ellen Darden, D'Marc Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Sarrina Ward, Maureen Smith, Lynn Dickerson, Paula Langford, and Laura King. 4-H CLUB 4 H Officers: Seated: Tammy Floyd, Secretary; Pam Hilliard, Vice President and Lisa Hilliard, President. Standing: Bubba Sorrells, County Representative; Jennifer Forehand, Reporter; Lisa Dunklin, County Representative; Shannon Wambles, Devotional Leader; Kim Copeland, Songleader and Shavonne Grider, Songleader. 48 Sixth Grade MIDDLE SCHOOL 4-H CLUB Fifth Grade HONOR SOCIETIES Junior High Left to right: Sitting—Allan Sullivan, Tammy Simmons, Peggy Ussery, Chris Wilkins. Jeff Shields, and Linda Kay Birdsong. Standing—Michelle Adams, Darren Sorrells, Tammy Light, Eva Rousseau, Dawn Griffin, Phoebe Neal, and Jill Wilson. Senior High Left to right: Sitting—Allyson Crutchfield and Regina Hendrix. Standing—SucIIen Hales, Stephanie Sellers, Carol Ann Birdsong. Eric Littel, Joy Wilson, Paul Mathews, and Andy Bottoms. STUDENT ACTION FOR EDUCATION Left to right: Sitting—Allyson Crutchfield. Chris Walker. Dondee Lee. Amanda Sconiers, Neenie Phillips. Stephanie Sellers. Laura Bradley. Regina Hendrix, and Donna Anderson. Standing—Bridgettc Anderson, Annette Downing—Sponsor. Carol Ann Birdsong, and Karla Sorrells. H-CLUB Left to right: Laura Bradley. Dondee Lee, Mark Ryals, Karla Sorrells, Dewayne Peacock, James Small, Regina Hendrix. Cariness Darby, John Darden, Tracy Floyd. David Alberson. David Ketchem, Kevin Jordan, Shawn McCray, Ronald Carroll, Jeff Sullivan, Charles Ward, Mark Dillard. Sam Roy, and Kenny Fondren. 51 GOLDEN MEMORIES 1971 ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE English is a required subject that each student must pass on each level in order to graduate. This course starts with the basics of grammar and progresses to application in writing and knowledge of literature. Advanced English is offered to honor students in order to capitalize and enhance writing skills in preparation for college. The advanced Math classes being offered this year are Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry. These courses are for students who want to advance in their ability to solve equations. General math and developmental math are for students who wish to take a more practical course in the areas of mathematics. General Science is a required course for seventh and eighth graders, while Freshmen have an option of general science or Biology I. One additional course in science is required after the Jr. High level in order to meet the requirements for graduation. Senior high students are offered Biology I, Biology II, and Physics. DRIVERS EDUCATION Driver's Education is an elective which is offered for one semester at G.C.H.S. Students are in the classroom for six weeks teaming basic skills to prepare them for actual driving. For the remaining of the semester, students are ready to practice techniques studied in the class. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Physical Education program is one of the few that have advanced for the school year. Weight Training has become the newest member of the program. It is offered to those who want to learn the basics of weight lifting and muscle development. Weight Training and P.E. involve physical and mental skills along with devotion and hard work. Both programs offer the basics of good exercise and both stress good sportsmanship. MUSIC This year at GCHS, beginner band is offered not only to fifth and sixth graders, but also to high school students. These classes work hard to earn a place in the GCHS marching and concert band. The marching band performs at half-time during football games, performs in parades, and represents the school and city in marching contests around the state. The concert band performs local concerts and competes at district contests once a year. 54 BUSINESS For those who are interested in careers in business related fields, GCHS offers many business courses including Word Processing, Accounting, BOE, and Typing. A new course, Introduction to Computers, is also offered to present basic computer operation skills. Business Exploration is available to seventh and eighth grade students. HISTORY American History, offered at eleventh grade level, and American Government and Economics, offered at the twelfth grade level, are the two required history classes. There are also many other branches of history from which students can choose as an elective course: Alabama History, World Geography, Current Events, and World History. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT Entering into its second year, Personal Management is a required course for tenth graders. The course is only taught one semester; the students who pass this course receive half a credit. The units of study covered during the semester are Personality Development, Making and Using Budgets, Life Stages, Understanding the Use of Credits, Clothing, Housing, and Consumerism in Foods. JOURNALISM Journalism is an elective course which enlightens a student's knowledge on the writing, planning, and publication of a monthly paper, the Ge Co Bugle, and a yearbook, the Ge Co Rala. The responsibilities of handling money, meeting deadlines, and selling concessions, ads, papers, and yearbooks are all a part of journalism. Juniors and Seniors who wish to chose journalism as an elective course have to meet established criteria and receive faculty recommendation. VOCATIONAL The Vocational department is continuing to advance each year. Five main courses are now offered to the students. Agribusiness is one of these courses, but it is divided into five different parts: Pre-Ag, Ag I, Ag II, Ag III, and Ag IV. The second division is Home Economics which is separated into two courses: Basic Home Economics and Advanced Home Economics. In these classes students are taught the skills of clothing and food preparation. Another main course is the Cooperative Vocational Training. This is a program where students are allowed to receive on the job training in their own career objectives. Masonry covers the basic concept of building construction with emphasis on laying masonry materials. Carpentry covers the use of hand tools and power machinery in carpentry and cabinet-making. ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS Top left: Dave Rousseau was awarded the Woodsmen of the World trophy for llth grade American History. Above: Coach Whitaker presents Dawn Griffin with the 8th grade science award. Far right: The 10th grade English award was presented to Jeff Smith. Right: Stephanie Sellers receives the chemistry award. 56 84-85 ANNUAL ACADEMIC AWARDS BANQUET The Annual Academic Awards Banquet was held at the Western Steer in Dothan. Students who received awards from respective academic courses were honored at the banquet. Each student was awarded on his ability to excel in the courses and show progress throughout the year. During the ceremony, students were presented certificates to go with the medals they received from the honors assembly. 1976 — I SMfc; MISS HARTFORD JR. MISS HARTFORD Kelly Coe Tina Fondren LITTLE MISS HARTFORD MISS MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS QUEEN AND LITTLE MISS CHRISTMAS CAROL Brenda Hutto and Amelia Boyd Brenda Hutro, a Junior, was crowned Miss Christmas Queen for the 1985 reign on Saturday. November 2j. Sophomore. Tammy Ryals was chosen as the first runner up. Anna Worthy, a Freshman, was chosen as second runner up, and Carmen Morales, who is a Junior, was chosen as third runner up. All contestants appeared on stage in formal and sportswear. Amelia Boyd was crowned Little Miss Christmas Carol. She is in Kindergarten. 62 PEOPLE MAKE CLASSES GCHS classes are organized to give students the opportunities to develop life skills, to increase knowledge, and to promote citizenship standards. One of the ultimate goals of our school is to insure the well-rounded development of each student. Some classes are fun classes where education takes place through a loose, informal mode of instruction. Other classes are formally structured where much mental concentration and effort are required. The climb has only just begun for some. For others, they are half way through. Kindergarteners start the beginning of an upward climb that will take them thirteen years to complete. This adventure will bring hardships and disappointments, along with excitement and new beginnings. Life of an elementary and middle school student has just begun to create golden opportunities. Middle School Student Council left to right—Front row: Courtney Tucker—President, Brett Tucker—Vice President, and Tonya Simmons—Secretary. Second row: Alexander Neal, Khris Brannon, Laura Fulford, and Andy Jack-son. Third row': Dean Travis. Missy Snell. Anna Kelly, and Chad Ridgeway. Fourth row: Reed Hales, Tori Lee, Lawanda McDonald, and Dell Hughes. Fifth row: Jeremy Whitaker, Tonya Williams, Chad Purvis, and Carla Hicks. 64 KINDERGARTENERS COUNT TO 10! Derrick Berry Dallas Blakeney Michael Bottoms Amelia Boyd David Bradshaw Beth Ann Burch Dana Carter Kyleigh Carroll Lara Lei Chavers Brian Childree Daniel Childs Chaka Crawford Jennifer Crawford Scott Dillard Jeanette Dubose Courtney Farris Andy Fitch Danny Fountain Caleb Galloway Chad Gilley Amanda Graham Malinda Greene Robert Guilford David Hall Heath Harrell Christi Hatfield Eric Hetrick Dwayne Hysmith Amber Isler David Johnson Willie Johnson Richard Killingsworth Lativia Lawson Scott Majors Jeffrey McLaney Beth McPeak Mary Virginia Nolen Seth Nolen Greg Outlaw Paul Pollard John Powell Candice Reed 66 Shannon Rhodes Joe Richardson Jayson Sanders Omar Sanders Travis Shelton Chris Sorrells Brooks Tutor Dana Vickery Desiree Walding Dusty Wamble Natasha Ward Randi Watson Mike Watts Tennille Whitaker Jamal White Michael White Maurice Williams Marquez Wilkerson Nena Williams COUNT THE MEMORIES ... 67 VIVACIOUS DESCRIBES FIRST GRADERS Jimmy Abbic Tyrie Acrce Kristie Adams Warren Apiin Mitchell Bass Kyle Bogardus Scott Bogardus Abbey Bottoms James Bottoms Jason Bradshaw Jason Brannon Daniel Bright Drew Brooks Jerry Brooks Rusty Bryant Stewart Burch Scarlet Butler Shanna Collins Joey Cook Kelly Culverhouse Jerome Darden Annette Dubose Candie Enfinger Chris Enfinger Heather Eldridge Theron Fondren Ross Fulford Veronica Goodnight Justin Griffin Shawn Henderson Erica Hetrick Eric John Hoffman Denise Hunter Julian Hunter Amanda Hutto Kimberly Johnson Felecia Jones Jill Justice Harris Kennedy Kevin Knowles Denessa Lawson Brenton Matthews 68 p Blake McClenny Jaquetta Neal Kevin Neal Naquishea O'steen Andrae Parker Shera Parker Marie Parrish Lola Powell Christopher Powers Artisha Price Crystal Reed Michelle Reid Jeremiah Reynolds Stephanie Rhodes Jermanie Riggs Chris Robinson J.D. Rucker Lance Ryals Kenyetta Sanders Anthony Shiver Wade Sorrells Heather Spann Charlie Spann Christopher Stevens Krystal Stewart Holly Striplin Tessa Tucker Krystal Turner Mury Vickers Steven Walker Wendy Wambles Angela Willbanks Jennifer Williams Marcus Williams Shanta Williams Felecia White Char la Wood 69 SECOND GRADERS MULTIPLY THE FUN! Mavie Anderson Wayne Anderson Nikki Banister Jarrod Brandon Nathan Brannon Jennifer Bright Chris Brown Amy Carr Donald Carroll Dennis Carter Eric Coleman Nicole Dixon John Dubose Phillip Durant Corey Fillingim Lori Forehand Christopher Gildner Joey Graddy Tasha Grider Josh Griffith Lisa Goodnight FM V Ca f ® Ansela Guariglia Scott Hales Joanna Hatcher Grant Hendrix Ashlee Hicks Sabrina Hillman Leslie Hughes Josh Justice April Legcr Clint Loftin Adam McClenny Chris Miller Jeremy Moring Christina Palmore Curtis Parker Chrystal Phillips Lee Peterson Melissa Quick Ginna Reid Lee Rhodes Dax Seay 70 Josh Shields f Johnny Sketo ■ Dorene Snell Dana Stevens Shad Wambles Tabatha Wambles Sabrina Ward Belinda Wilkerson Stuarts Wilks Jamie Williams Lester Williams David Wise Robin Wood HANDICAPPED CLASS Jason Greathouse Danny Harper Derik Hill Joseph Powell Lester Powell Tommy Guilford 71 THIRD GRADERS VENTURE WITH EXCITEMENT Tina Abbic Denise Acree Tara Armstrong Patrick Anderson Benji Blakeney Amy Bottoms Rich Brannon Summer Butler Tommy Cade Shenandoah Clark Shaun Coleman Fred Collins Corey Culverhouse Jeff Davis Daniel Dean Gail Dennard Elizabeth Enfinger Melissa Fisher Charlotte Flinch Steven Folan Christy Foxworth Tamika Glover Zack Graham Misti Hatfield Candy Herring Nigel Hill Russel Hinesley Kristina Holder Wade Holley Regina Holloway Rodney Hunter Greg Johnson Tony Johnson Tiffany Jordan Kevin King Kenneth Knowles Jason Langford Micheal Langford J.B. Lawson Makisha Lawson Jeremy Lee Matt Martin 72 Tonya Metcalf Christy Morales Carrie Nolin Scott Padgett Mickey Quincey Roger Ready Jennifer Reddick Treva Reese Lynn Rhodes Shirley Robbins Janies Rogers Ben Sanders Karen Smith Heather Snell Chad Sorrells Amanda Stanton Carin Strickland Jim Bob Striplin Andy Turner Bobbie Jo Walker TJ. Walker FOURTH GRADERS CROSS NEW STEPPING STONES Briana Aplin Benjamin Avery Kristie Balcom David Barron Richie Bass Albert Bettis Sara Bigbie Charlie Blackmon Danielle Bottoms Heather Bottoms Niki Brannon Sean Bridges Sabrina Carroll Tina Carroll Shane Qark Jon Corbin James Dubose Lauvie Dubose Randy Engram Amy Farris Dan Gibson Bill Gildner Brandy Glover Dell Green Jason Griffin Matthew Griffith Channon Grooms Daniel Hall Marcus Harris Amanda Heflin Casey Henderson Dreidra Henderson Carla Hicks Michelle Hilliard Stacey Hoffman Jonathan Howell James Hunter Melinda Kearse April Kennedy Misty Kimbro Monty King Shannon King 74 Dewayne Kirkpatrick Angela Latham Lori McLancy Greg Miller Joey Miller Debbie Neal Belinda Powers Chad Purvis Mitchell Reid Arthur Riggs Martha Robbins Danny Rodriguez Paul Rowe Kelly Shehcc Jamie Smith Becky Sorrells Holly Sorrells Dennie Teal Angel Wambles Jeremy Whitaker Tonya Williams 75 FIFTH GRADERS GET INVOLVED Easaw Acree Lisa Anderson Loyd Andrew Angela Andrews Tim Batchelor Lisa Bradshaw Brian Brown Cecil Chambers Dewanda Chambers Cheri Childs Landa Collins Lisa Darden Lori Dickerson Jessica Dillard Mitch Dowling Jennifer Fondren Shalanda Ford Dennis Garvin Shelton Gilley Alex Graddy Wade Green Terrance Grider Wayne Griffin Reed Hales Vicki Hatfield Jason Helms Brandon Hendrix David Highsmith Jeffrey Hogan Kevin Howell Wendy Howell Dell Hughes Darian Hunter Marlon Johnson Milton Johnson Annamaria Kelly Chris Kelly Ronnie King Michelle Langford Tori Lee Mikey Legear Stanley Loman ' Marsha Maddox Fred McCrimmon Lawanda McDonald Joseph Nal Lamar Neal Scarla Neal Betty Sue Nowling Amanda Parker Craig Peterson Shelly Quincey Chad Reynolds Chid Rhodes Chad Ridgeway Clay Riley Jimmy Sammons Kimberlee Shares Brad Smith Stephanie Smith Tina Smith Dewayne Stevens Jeremy Sullivan Eric Travis Brett Tucker Joey Tucker Steve Turner Mitchell Vickers Benny Joe Vines Cindy Wambles Frederick Ward Shanna Ward Freda White Nora Wood Christy Woodham Jonathan Yeomans SIXTH GRADERS STRIVE FOR HIGHER PLACES Jean Adams Rusty Banister Quintin Bettis Johni Bigbie Robin Blackburn David Blackman Becky Bottoms Jeremy Bottoms Greg Bradley Khris Brannon Dcwayne Brown Tony Broxson Clay Burch Janet Campbell Chantell Chancey Chris Chitty Robbie Cook Derrick Copeland Melinda Crawford Charles Daniels J.T. Darden Robert Darden Scott Dickerson Lee Dykes Stimey Engram Jessica Folan Laura Fulford Waylon Fulford Tim Gilley Anthony Green Shawn Green Lois Griffin Beth Hall Chris Hampton Erik Hill Larry Hilliard Tarry Hilliard Darrius Hogan Eric Holloway Mark Hughes Andy Jackson Sherry Joiner Jason Kctchem Dewaync Killingsworth Phillip Kimbro Allen King Scottie King James Lawson Angela Lett Dana Loft in Natasha Matthews Walter Mauldin Libby Metcalf Scow Metcalf Alexander Neal Joel Neal 78 t Debbie Nowling Mary Nowling Sabrina Riggs Frankie Robbins Edward Robins Lonnie Rodgers Lisa Ryals Misty Seay Lance Seibenhener Wade Sharp Deanna Shelton Tonya Simmons Chad Smith Kenneth Smith Randy Smith Missy Snell Kim Sorrells Ross Strickland Dean Travis Eric Travis Courtney Tucker Chris Turner Linda Underwood Jimmy Ussery Jason Wagner Scott Wambles JJ. Ward Wendell Washington Mary Watson Mike Watson Brian Whitehead Regina Wilkerson James Williams Jonathan Ward Matt Wood ham Samantha Worthy a w 79 High School is as a light shining through a prism dividing life into multiple colors or areas. As memories appear in pastels for gentle reminders, fulfillment and maturity appear in brighter hues. By adding these two shades one can find an undivided spectrum—such as Geneva County High School. As we reflect upon the colors of the year nineteen hundred and eighty-six, we can all see that it has been a special year. May the golden beams continue to color memories and glow with pride!! SEVENTH GRADERS STEP UP THE LADDER Barbara Adams Chris Alston Andy Anderson Jimmy Andrews Cathy Avery Cindy Barron Rebecca Birdsong Delora Bradshaw Tim Brown Betsy Calhoun Ginger Carroll Kevin Carroll Kim Chavis Cecil Cochran Wayne Dawson Deloris Dubose Chris Enfiner Gary Enfinger Deborah Ford Wyatt Ford Colby Galloway Neil Gifford Anthony Glover Amy Goodnight Denice Griffith Sectric Guilford Ryan Hales Ron Harris Sherry Harry Michael Hendrix Tracy Herring Greg Hilliard James Hillman Joy Hodge Sandra Holder 82 Susan Holder Erie Holloway Paul Holman Ronald Howell Ken Hunter Robert Hunter Brenda Jerkins Julie Johnson Jennifer Justice Michele Justice Lisa Kidgeway Karen King Kim King David Lamb Tonya Lawson Scott Lee Juan Martinez Gint Mathews Jason Nolin Jeffrey Outlaw Teresa Palmer Mark Peacock Lynn Peterson Jason Pridgen Angel Quick Juanita Robbins Vic Ruffin Diane Scarborough Tommy Scarborough Mark Shehee Mary Smith Girla Smith Carla Snell Teresa Snell Benji Sorrells Tim Stevens Ann Threats Lawanda Threats Chad Turner Dearl Turner Frankie Wambles Buddy Williams Marie Wood Mike Wood Douglas Woodham 83 EIGHTH GRADERS CONTINUE THE CLIMB Michelle Adams Lachrissa Bass Tom Bottoms Shawn Brown Kim Campbell Fred Carroll Jody Childs Cindy Davis Wendy Davis Janet Dean Kelly Dillard Marritt Dorriety Lisa Dunklin Ruben Engram Chris Farrar Tammy Floyd David Fondren Kirby Ford Jennifer Forehand Christie Graddy Lenore Graham LaShawn Grider Michael Grider Shavonne Grider Donnie Griffin Jeff Hales Mike Harry David Hartzog Chad Hendrix Shad Hendrix John Highsmith Derrick Hilliard Lisa Hilliard Pam Hilliard Audie Hinslcy Melissa Howell JJ Hughes Tavey Hunter Jeff Johnson Ricky Justice Jason Kelly Warren Kelly 84 Laura King Danny Kinman Tammy Light Douglas Martin Greg Mauldin Jody Metcalf Willie Mutry Lee Peters Scott Peterson Brian Register Shane Rhodes Eva Rousseau Sabrina Roy Ricky Sammons Kelvin Shepard Dianne Shepard Kevin Smith Maureen Smith Tim Smith Bubba Sorrells Bryan Thomas Austin Turner Christy Underwood Debbie Vickery Becky Vines Lynn Walding Shannon Wambles Tony Wilkerson Jennifer Williams Kathy Williams Richard Williams Lea Woodham Lisa Woodham 85 FRESHMEN FEVER RISES Lisa Adams Greg Amos Ramonia Anderson Melinda Bailey Linda Kay Birdsong Joanne Brown Robin Brannon Nicole Brown Tammy Bryant Brad Burch Kenny Copeland Rusty Cox Lisa Cunningham Lynn Dickerson Neil Dillard Becky Dowling TJ. Ellenburg Kristi Fisher Suzanne Fondren Tina Fondren Melissa Glover Loretta Graham Greg Grider Dawn Griffen Willie Hall Loretta Hathaway Stephanie Hawthorne Alan Hilliard Alison Holcomb Sherrie Holder Dennis Howell Mary Ann Howell Tracey Hunter Jamie Hutto Shawn Joiner Tim Justice Jennifer Ketchem Paula Langford Melanie Mathews Jennifer McCray Tammy Messick Scott Mitchell 86 Hamilton Morales John Morral Michelle Morral Darin Moseley Phoebe Neal Wendy Owen Mary Pennington Dicky Ready Randy Reese Bobby Register James Robinson Mary Ann Rodgers Billy Shaffer Kim Shaffer Jeff Shields Tammy Simmons Darrian Smith Casey Sorrells Darren Sorrells Joe Jo Strength Cheryl Strickland 87 FRESHMEN, EXCITING Above: Freshman, Kenny Copeland takes a step back to model The Freshmen Style.” Top right: Rusty Cox and Lisa Cunningham relax as they cruise through Homecoming '85 as representatives of the Freshman class. Center right: These Freshmen gather around Mrs. Downing, in hopes of Finding an understanding. Is it called confusion” Right: Smiling spirit makes these Freshmen appear . . . fresh?! 88 i SOPHOMORES SIZZLE WITH SPIRIT! Above: Snooze rime! Alecia Yeomans prepares for a nap in Ms. B s room. Top Left: Petunia Pig becomes a main attraction for Derek Bonner, Greg Adams, and Stacy Boyette during Biology II. Top Right: Have you lost something, LaRhonda? Center Left: Cheese! Left: These Snuggly Sophomores, Tammy Ryals and Michael Dorriety, add to the fun of math! 89 SOPHOMORES SEEK HIGHER LEVELS Greg Adams Julie Adams Kenneth Atchison Linda Avery Derek Bonner Stacy Boyette Becky Bradley Valerie Brannon Kim Brooks Amanda Butler Karen Carroll Melody Carroll Renee Carroll Craig Culverhouse Mae Ellen Darden Michael Dorriety Donald Enfinger Lisa Enfinger Todd Enfinger Sandy Fisher Shane Fowler Debbie Galloway Susan Garvin Carl Granger Wanda Grider Becky Guilford Karla Hall Melissa Herd Barbra Hillman John Hinkle Lee Holman Randy Hughes Stacey Hunter Linda Kent Michclda King Becky Marsh Michele Massey Michael Mathews Elizabeth Metcalf Lane Miller John Morral Paige Morris 90 Pinkie Mutry LaRhonda Neal Tammy Palmer Tracy Peters Cindy Peterson John Phillips Johnny Paul Ray Tina Roy Tammy Ryals Bobby Scarborough Nicole Shields Jarvis Skinner Tommy Smith Angie Sorrells David Strickland Christy Underwood Jackie Ward Sabrina Ward Todd Wesson Amy Whitehead Alecia Yeoman 91 JUNIORS WORK TOWARD TOMORROW David Alberson Larry Amos Bridgett Anderson Renac Bailey Nicole Batchelor Renae Battles Carol Bonner Andy Bottoms Laura Bradley Glenda Brown Melanie Butler Ronald Carroll Sonji Coleman Allyson Crutchfield Cabiness Darby Bryan Darrow Otis Dawson Johnny Dean Melinda Dorriety Rudy Engram Michael Fillingim Jay Fisher Tracy Floyd Amy Fondren Stacy Ford Phillip Garvin Jody Gilley Tammy Gilley Suellen Hales Lydia Harry Jeff Helms Regina Hendrix Teresa Holloway Andy Hovey Eugene Hunter Brenda Hutto Don Jordan Genary Ketchum Randall Kinman Michelle Landon Dondee Lee Bobby Light 92 Michelle Mauldin Rita Mixon Carmen Morales Deborah Nicholas Petey Palmer Victor Parker Neenie Phillips Marsha Price Tammy Rowe Mark Ryals Cody Sellars Rhonda Shirley Kevin Simmons James Sizemore Jeff Smith Karla Sorrells Lee Strickland Tina Thomas Shawn Thompson Debra Tindell Michelle Tucker JUNIORS’ GLORY DAYS ... Above Left: Junior Class Officers: Neenie Phillips—Treasurer, Karla Sorrells—Secretary, Dondee Lee—President, Tina Thomas—Vice President. Lower Right: These Juniors ask, 'What did we do? Top Right: Michelle Tucker, top salesman, raised $557.78 for the Junior Class by the sale of magazines. Below: Melanie Butler, second top salesperson, raised $344.89 for the Junior Class by the sale of magazines. Cody Sellers and Genary Ketchum say. Hats off to the Juniors! Top Right: Glenda Brown wants a chance to explain! Top Left: Jody gives the impression that Kevin has rattled entirely too long! Above: Pigs become a big thing at GCHS. Joy and Vicki find Biology II interesting. Middle Left: Junior David Alberson shines a great Bulldog Grin. ' Bottom Left: Tammy Rowe, Junior, is an attentive student while in Mr. Stinson's class. 95 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS MOTTO MAKE THE MOST OF YOURSELF, FOR THAT IS ALL THERE IS OF YOU RALPH WALDO EMERSON CLASS SONG FRIENDS MICHEALWSM,TH CLASS COLORS lavender and gray CLASS FLOWER R0SE 96 HELEN BIRDSONG CHRIS BOTTOMS TODD BRANNON ‘ 7 LEE CHILDS JEFF COE KELLY COE MARK DILLARD STINE ENGRAM STEPHEN COKER DEAN DOWLING 100 JOHN DARDEN GREG DYKES KENNY FONDREN VIVIAN FORD LEE GILMAN REGINA GILMER TONY HALES LAURA GLOVER DEBBIE HALL DENNIS GOODNIGHT JANET HOVEY 10] ROBIN JUSTICE ERIC LITTEL MIKEJARRETT DAVID KETCHEM FRANK LUNSFORD KEVIN JORDAN BRENDA LAMB PAUL MATHEWS 104 roger McClellan SHAWN McCRAY DEWAYNE PEACOCK GARY PURVIS DAVE ROUSSEAU SAM ROY ASA SALES AMANDA SCONIERS LYNN SCONYERS SWEETEST Dewayne Peacock and Carol Ann Birdsong 106 STEPHANIE SELLERS JAMES SMALL JEFE SULLIVAN JOE LJSSERY SAM WESLEY TIM WILKERSON DAVID WILKINS 108 109 110 Top right: Frank Lunsford. Kevin Jordan, and Tony Hales receive awards at the annual sports banquet. Top left: Stephanie Sellers decides Greg Dykes needs a haircut. Middle left: Sam Roy and Chris Walker investigate what is in the bulldog bag. Bottom left: Lee Gilman ponders over the day. Bottom right: Donna Anderson keeps herself busy writing for the Ge-Co Bugle. 112 Carol Ann Birdsong 90.74 Greg Dykes 89.60 Donna Anderson 90.15 Kelly Coe 90.47 SENIORS TAKE CHARGE OVER GENEVA Right: Senior Officers: David Ketchem, President; Jeff Sullivan. Vice President; Kenny Fon-dren. Secretary; Sam Roy. Treasurer; and Frank Lunsford, Reporter. Below: Due to an injury received in the Slocomb game, Frank Lunsford watches his teammates from the sideline. Middle right: Senior Football players. Bandsmen. Cheerleaders Kelly Coe. Lynn Sconyers. Kay Adkison, Lee Childs. Lee Gilman, Regina Gilmer, Carol Ann Birdsong, Beverly Zorn. Jeff Coe, Sam Roy. Kevin Jordan. Dewayne Peacock, Dennis Goodnight, Greg Dykes, Tony Hales, Jeff Sullivan. David Ket-chcm. Frank Lunsford, and Kenny Fondren. Lower right: Senior Bandsmen and Cheerleaders were recognized at the last football game. COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS SAFE Chris Walker AND Karla Sorrells D.A.R. GOOD CITIZEN Kelly Coe MR. AND MISS GIRLS’ STATE REPRESENTATIVE Stephanie Sellers Stephanie Sellers was chosen to represent Geneva County High School at Girls' State in Montgomery. Girls' State is a week long governmental seminar held at Huntingdon College each year. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, girls from various schools all over Alabama attend this seminar. During the week, the delegates took part in many governmental activities. Sessions were held for the House of Representatives and the Senate. The girls attended party caucuses and held elections for city, county, and state officials. They also listened to speeches by many distinguished Alabama officials including Governor Wallace. Other activities included a coke party given by the President of Huntingdon, an olympiad between the ten different floors of girls, and an inaugural ball honoring the Governor of Girls' State. BOYS’ STATE REPRESENTATIVES Jeff Sullivan and Dave Rousseau were selected to attend Boys' State this past June. Boys' State is an annual event held at the University of South Alabama, in Mobile. Boys from all over the state of Alabama, representing their school, attend Boys' State to learn more about governmental transactions. During their stay, Jeff and Dave heard speeches from former Lieutenant Governor George McMillan, Lieutenant Governor Bill Baxley, Judge Bucky Dent, Attorney General Charles Graddock, and C.C. Bo Tolbert, who is the head of the Alabama Supreme Court. The week ended with a surprise visit from Miss Alabama, Angela Towers. Jeff Sullivan and Dave Rousseau 118 WAC ALL CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAMS Left: David Alberson. First Team Offensive; Kenny Fon-dren. Most Valuable Defensive Lineman; David Kctchcm, Most Valuable Defensive Back; and Don Jordan, First Team Defense. Bottom Left: Charles Ward. Ca-biness Darby and Kenny Copeland. Second Team Defense. Jay Fisher, Second Team Offense. Bottom Right: Honorable Mention: Stacy Boyette. Jeff Sullivan, Ronald Carroll, Frank Lunsford. Sam Roy, D'Marc Taylor, and Kevin Jordan. pi 1969 i L'j u vft.nu v ■ HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mike Whitaker Michael Whitaker is perhaps the most familiar face around Geneva County High School. As principal, Mr. Whitaker is dedicated to making G.C.H.S. the best school in the county and providing excellent academic standards for higher learning. This year he supported several changes which he felt would benefit the students, such as reinstating pep tallies and assemblies, and helping to improve the parking lot situation. Always working earnestly, Mr. Whitaker has made many changes to help improve Geneva County High School. 122 VICE PRINCIPAL Willie Brown Willie Brown, known best for his humor and easy going attitude, has been Vice Principal for six years at Geneva County High School. Mr. Brown keeps order in the halls and classrooms of G.C.H.S. by personally keeping tabs on what is going on and can often be seen checking in on classroom discussions. Whether assisting Mr. Whitaker or performing his own duties, Mr. Brown is always around to spread good cheer and enforce discipline to all students. 123 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEAD TEACHER Jackie Chancy MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL Top right: BUS DRIVERS: left to right-bottom row—Darrell Duncan, Carlease Moss. Jean Lindsey, Joan Fowler, Frankie Ward, middle row—Annie Ruth Williams. Gwen Bass,Juanita Armstrong. Joyce Walker. Top row—Larue Burch. Tommy Wood, R.T. Carroll, Marrell Sconiers.Jack Scarborough. Hugh Bradley. Middle left: ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM LADIES: left to right—Marticl White. Mary Quincy. Maureen Harris. Jean Efurd, Elfriede Hughes, Assistant Manager. Bottom right: HIGH SCHOOL LUNCHROOM LADIES: left to right—Unita Jordan. Jan Campbell, Deborah Justice. Evelyn Carroll. Myna Loy Sorrells. Mary Helms. FACULTY ENLIGHTEN STUDENTS’ MINDS Imogene Bailey—Third Grade Trudy Banister—Science Sarah Black—Guidance Counselor Ronny Blackstock—Drivers Education Deborah Bowman—Special Education Elizabeth Brannon—English Marie Brunson—Third Grade Kathryn Byrd—Social Studies Meredith Capshaw—Reading, English Jackie Chancy—Lead Teacher. Reading Joan Chancy—First Grade J.D. Chesteen—History Carolyn Coleman—English Wanda Crawford—Third Grade Deborah Davis—Handicapped Laura Dix—Science Annette Downing—Advanced Math Sara Dyess—Librarian Norma Galloway—P.E. Health Martha Grider—Special Education 126 Judy Harris—Special Education Sara Hatcher—Title I Stacy Hatcher—Agriculture Margaret Hendrix—English Barbara Howell—English Janet Hughes—First Grade Gail Justice—English Betty Kelly—First Grade Jean Kennedy—Kindergarten Frank Lee—Lead Teacher Danelly Martin—Band Peggy Miller—Home Economics Susan Miller—Math Randy Nolen—P.E. Coach Vicki Outlaw—Kindergarten Karen Peters—BO.E. Annette Phillips—English Annie Riley—Second Grade Judith Rousseau—Math Miriam Ryland—Typing 127 David Snell—P.E. Head Coach Perry Stinson—History Marjorie Strickland—Kindergarten Judy Taylor—Home Economics Gracie Thomas—Social Studies Ann Turner—Science Louise Vaughn—Learning Disabilities Dorethia Webb—Second Grade Johnny White—Sociology P.E. Coach Lynda Whitaker—Math SUPPORT PERSONNEL Kathy Bradley—Library Aide Onyx Brown—Kindergarten Aide Martha Crawford—Secretary Angie Lee—Kindergarten Aide Jean Lindsey—Handicap Aide Mark Scgrest—Handicap Aide Pauline Spivey—Handicap Aide 128 12� GOLDEN MEMORIES BULLDOGS ARE BAD TO THE BONE A winning season has always been the dream at Geneva County High. For five years, GCHS has struggled for just that. This year, the dream became reality. Under new head coach David Snell, the Dawgs first game was against Columbia. The Dawgs showed impressive style as they caged the Lions 22-8. Next, the Bulldogs travelled to Daleville with everyone anticipating another victory. Don Jordan led the Dawgs to a great start. He rushed 90 yards on a kickoff return for a spectacular touchdown. As time ran out, the score was 14-14. In overtime, David Ketchem threw an 11 yard pass to Frank Lunsford making the Dawgs third touchdown to lead the Warhawks 20-14. Unfortunately, the game was not over as the Warhawks slipped in for a touchdown. Their extra point was good with the final score 21-20 in favor of the Warhawks. After a disappointing loss, the Dawgs travelled to Ashford for the third game. The Dawgs did not stay disappointed long, however, as they shutout the Yellow Jackets 14-0. Harford’s spirits were soaring until the Cottonwood Bears arrived. The Bears stunned the Dawgs with a 23-0 win. Homecoming has been unsuccessful at GCHS in past years. This year was different as the Dawgs prepared themselves for a Homecoming victory against Dale County. The final score was Harford 15 and Dale County 0. With a 2-2 record, beating Geneva would prove another great win. In the fourth quarter, Hartford was leading 10-6. Celebration was about to begin until with 54 seconds left to play, Geneva scored a touchdown. The game ended Geneva 12, Hartford 10. On October 11, the Dawgs hosted the Rehobeth Rebels in a tough but victorious game. The Rebels led 8-0 until the fourth quarter when Jay Fisher kicked a 23 yard field goal. Charles Ward took in a touchdown, and the game ended Hartford 10 and Rehobeth 8. With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Dawgs spoiled the Rams Homecoming with a 14-7 upset. Hartford, with playoff hopes, carried their area record of 2-1 to face annual rival Slocomb. This game would determine who would represent Area 3-A in state playoffs. Bound and determined, The Dawgs pulled off a great victory over the Red Tops, 15-7. The Dawgs fulfilled their dream—a berth in the state playoffs. In the final week of the season, the Dawgs came out on the short end of the stick against Bonifay. A disappointing 21-7 loss left the Dawgs 6-4 over all for the regular season. 6-4 may not be a perfect season, but to those who worked so hard, it was something of which to be proud. The 1985 Varsity Football team had a dream in August. This dream became reality in November. 1 Left to Right: Don Jordan. David Kctchem.Tony Hales, Mark Ryals, Derek Bonner. D'Marc Taylor. Ronald Carroll. Tracy Floyd. Kevin Jordan. Stacey Boyette. Michael Mathews. Charles Ward. Ronald Brannon. Allen Sullivan. Randy Hughes. Sam Roy. Kenny Fondrcn. Jay Fisher. Jeff Sullivan. David Alberson. Dewayne Peacock, Frank Lunsford, and Kenny Copeland. Coaching Staff: Greg Burdeshaw. Randy Nolen. Head Coach David Snell. John Freshman Kenny Copeland bats away a potential Slocomb yard gainer, ny White, and Perry Stinson DAWGS REACH PLAYOFFS Bulldogs Hit Highest Plateau Yet It was a long, hard battle but the Geneva County Bulldogs fought their way to the state playoffs. Geneva County has not been to state playoffs since 1980 and were unfortunately defeated in the first round that year. This year was our year” as the 1985 Bulldogs hit the highest plateau yet. The following Friday after the regular football season, school was dismissed at one o'clock. Football players, cheerleaders, bandsmen, and other school officials boarded charter busses and headed for Holtville. Excitement and tension filled the air as the Dawgs arrived in Slapout to face the Bulldogs of Holtville, After a scoreless first quarter, Holtville broke the ice with four minutes to go in the second quarter. With no time remaining in the first half,Jay Fisher booted a 35 yard field goal to make the score 7-3 at the half. Ronald Carroll came back after halftime, scoring on a 4 yard run putting the Dawgs ahead to stay. David Ketchem scored an insurance touchdown on a 30 yard run in the fourth quarter. This brought the final score of 15-7, Hartford as the Dawgs advanced to round two. The Dawgs wanted revenge as they played the Geneva Panthers for the second time. Having the home field advantage was a big plus for the Dawgs as Dixie Howell Stadium was packed to the limit. The Dawgs scored early on a pass from David Ketchem to Don Jordan. This capitalized with a Randy Hughes interception. Geneva answered with two touchdowns in the second quarter. At the half, the score was Geneva 14, Hartford 6. The Dawgs came back and fought hard, but their efforts fell short as Geneva defeated Hartford 17-6 in the second round of playoffs. The 1985 season ended 7-5 overall. It was not a disappointing season, yet it was not a glorious season either. But it was a victorious season—one which Geneva County has longed for—one which will never be forgotten. US THEM 22 Houston Co. 8 20 Daleville 21 14 Ashford 0 0 Cottonwood 2) 15 Dale Co. (HC) ‘ 0 10 Geneva 12 10 Rehobeth 8 14 Headland 7 15 Slocomb 7 7 Holmes Co. 21 15 Hoitville 7 6 Geneva 17 Award Winners Recognized 36 Dixie Howell Award David Ketchem Junior High Football Front row: Shawn Brown. Donnie Griffen, Fred Carroll. Darren Smith. J.J. Hughes. Ricky Justice. Bubba Sorrells. Chris Wilkins and Kevin Sconiers. Second row: Brian Register. Vic Ruffin. Kevin Smith, Chris Alston. Scott Peterson. Richard Williams. Chad Hendrix. Tracy Wood. Tim Moore and Mike Harry. Standing: Jeff Shields. Austin Turner. David Lamb. T.J. Ellenburg, Shad Hendrix. Geoffery Hales. Casey Sorrells. Brad Burch. Joe-Jo Strength. Greg Grider. Willie Mutry and Greg Mauldin. 137 Grady Hughes Award Charles Ward Team Has Winning Season Varsity Basketball Team Faces Tough Schedule The Bulldogs anxiously awaited the sound of the buzzer realizing this was another season to prove themselves. It would eventually be a hard and long road ahead, but the Bulldog pride inside each team member would never die. The never give up” attitude played an important role in the ability of each player. Even though the season was not a successful One, it was one in which the Bulldogs can remember their pride and loyalty to GCHS. Front: Kevin Jordan, Coach Stinson, Ronald Carroll; Middle: D'Marc Taylor. Shawn McCray, Larry Amos; Back: David Ket-chem, Frank Lungsford, David Albertson 4 Columbia Slocomb Rchobeth Tournament Dale County WAC Tournament Columbia Headland Slocomb Cottonwood Geneva Cottonwood Ashford 139 Junior Varsity Team Has A Short But Successful Season With only four games to play, the Junior Varsity Basketball team had a short but successful season. Having wins over Slo comb and Geneva, the Bulldogs efforts of practice paid off. The team ended their season 2 2. WE THEY 44 Slocomb 52 30 Geneva 41 53 Slocomb 48 47 Geneva 44 Right: Front—Lane Miller. Coach White, Allan Hilliard, Second row—Mark Rylas, Darrin Smith. Willie Hall Third row—Derek Bonner, Bo Martin. Greg Amos Fourth row—Don Jordan. Greg Adams. Jay Fisher The referee explains the rules and regulations of the game to the players. B-Team Begins With A Winning Streak Jr. High Team; Front: Willie Mutry, Buddy Williams, Coach Snell, James Hillman. John Ward Second row: J.J. Hughes. Rickey Justice. Joe-Jo Strength, Greg Grider, Freddie Carroll, Shawn Brown. Darrin Moseley. Fourth row: Sectric Guilford. Robert Hunter. Tavie Hunter, Donnie Griffin. Fifth row: Richard Williams. Michael Grider. Shelly Bonner. Hamilton Morales DATE December 6 OPPONENT Columbia December 10 Slocomb December 13 Rehobeth December 17 Tournament January 16 Tournament January 7 Dale Co. January 14 Abbeville January 21 Columbia January 24 Headland January 28 Slocomb January 31 Cottonwood February 4 Geneva February 6 Cottonwood February 7 Ashford 4 141 Willie Mutry tries for a free throw against Slocomb SLIDE INTO BASEBALL SEASON Wm DAWGS Kneeling—Stacy Boyette, Kevin Jordan, John Wayne Ryals, Don Jordan, Keith Hatcher, Mark Ryals, and Sam Roy. Standing-Mark Dillard. Derek Bonner, Frank Lunsford, Shawn McCray, Tony Hales, Alan Hilliard, and Scott Boyette. -I.T . With a winless season behind them, the 1985 Bulldog baseball team put forth every effort they had to make this season a better one. The team was determined not to go winless another season. This determination and hord work paid off as the Bulldog team claimed victories over Bethlehem, Dale County, Houston County, and Slo-comb. Under head coach Randy Nolen, the Bulldogs ended their season 4-9. US THEM 7 Bethlehem 0 5 Ashford 11 5 Geneva 10 2 Slocomb 14 8 Dole Co. 4 1 Headland 11 0 Rehobeth 5 7 Abbeville 9 8 Houston Co. 5 0 Geneva 5 17 Slocomb 14 1 Cottonwood 11 0 Rehobeth 6 GCHS VOLLEYBALL TEAM REORGANIZES The 1985-86 Volleyball team was reestablished this year for the first time since 1983-84. With the assistance of Coach Norma Galloway, the girls showed much enthusiasm and determination. Though all the girls were new players, they each put forth the effort needed to make a team. Even with a disappointing season, the girls never quit. The players realized that they would have to increase their determination for a better season next year. Left to Right: Back; Alison Holcomb. Stephanie Welch. Barbara Hillman. Kristi Fisher. Front: Pinkie Mutry, Tina Thomas. Tammic Rowe. Joanne Brown Middle Right: Kristi prepares to serve. Top Right: Junior Stephanie Welch awaits the serve from the opposing team. Middle Right: Kristi prepares to serve. Below: Alison Holcomb gives a mighty punch return. Bottom Middle: Junior Tina Thomas keeps the excitement flowing by making a fabulous return. Bottom Right: Joanne Brown watches on as Barbara Hillman makes a great save. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ADDS A NEW TOUCH Top Left: The GCHS Girls basketball team puts up a Bulldog fight against the Slocomb team. Left: Mary Ann Howell makes a great block for the GCHS Dawgs. Bottom Left: The girls look on for the assurance of 2 points at a practice game. Below: The team shows their spirit even during practice. Girls basketball was added to the sports program with the assistance of Coach Norma Galloway. Although the season was not a successful one, the spirit remained strong within the team. With each member depending on the other, a sense of team cooperation was formed. Keeping their spirit and enthusiasm alive, the girls fought with pride throughout the season carrying on that tradition of excellence that is constant at GCHS. Back Left to Right: Mary Ann Howell. Stacy Hunter, Allison Holcomb. Wanda Grider, Jackie Ward, Joanne Brown; Front—Sandy Fisher. Jennifer McCray, Shelia Walker. Stephanie Hawthorne, and LaR-honda Neal. 145 FALCON FOOTBALL PLAYERS MIDGETS and PEE WEES Sponsored by: CITY APPLIANCE SERVICE REFLECTIONS FAY’S BEAUTY SHOP MOODY and LEEVON TURNER 146 Front Row—-Shawn Coleman, Jim Striplin, Mitch Reid, Jimmy Sammons. Danny Rodriguez. Kelly Shehee, Michael Langford. Back Row—Coach Earl Sammons, Brett Tucker, Scott Wambles, Daniel Hall, Coach Moody Turner, Jeremy Bottoms, Jody Welch, Coach Jerry Wambles, Lee Dykes Front Row—Wendell Washington, Tim Brown, Bryan Brown, Tarry Hillard, Gregg Hilliard, Chris Turner, Back Row—Jeff Outlaw, Coach Rusty Guilford, Jonathan Wood, Jason Ketchem, Wyatt Ford. Mark Hughes, Frankie Wambles, Coach Moody Turner, John Ward FALCON CHEERLEADERS MIDGETS and PEE WEES Bottom Row—Heather Bottoms. Shameka Thompson. Joanna McLaney. Angel Wambles. Middle Row—Lori McLaney, Amanda Stanton. April Kennedy. Danielle Bottoms, Christy Morales, Top Row—Tina Williams, Nikki Brannon, Sara Bigbee, Michelle Hilliard Bottom Row—Deanna Shelton, Mascot—Abby Bottoms. Middle Row— Marsha Maddox, Laura Fulford, Chantell Chancey, Top Row—Cindy Wambles. Courtney Tucker. Lois Griffin 147 COWBOY FOOTBALL PLAYERS MIDGETS AND PEE WEES First Row—Rodger Ready, Joey Tucker, John Corbin, Grant Hendrix, Chad Sorrells, Rich Brannon. Jeremy Lee, Second Row—Orlando Collins. Dennis Garvin. Zachary Grham, Clay Burch, Richie Bass. Rusty Banister. Rodney Hunter. Third Row—Brandon Hendrix, Frederick Ward, Quinton Bettis. Joey Miller, Chad Smith, Jeremy Sullivan, Fourth Row—Coaches—Spencer Davis, Larry Graham. Cecil Jackson, Mike Hendrix, (Not Pictured—Albert Bettis) First Row—Easaw Acrce, Scott Lee, Brad Smith, King Aaron Williams. Chris Enfinger, James Williams, Second Row—Walter Mauldin, Cecil Cochran, Andy Jackson. Robert Hunter. Tony Smith, Darian Hunter, Mark Peacock, Third Row—Coaches—David Garvin, Floyd Dawkins, Buddy Cochran, Robert Hunter, (Not Pictured—Lee Anderson) « Sponsored by: SLOCOMB PLASTIC PIPE PRODUCTS, INC. COWBOY CHEERLEADERS MIDGETS AND PEE WEES First Row—Beth McPeak. Amanda Graham, Second Row—Charolettc Fitch, Stephanie Smith, Summer Butler, Third Row—Jamie Smith. Tara Armstrong. Becky Sorrells, Melissa Fisher Sitting—Mary Virginia Nolen. Kneeling (L to R)—Tori Lee, Dana Loftin, Jennifer Fondren. Dell Hughes, Kim Sorrells, Cheri Childs. Standing—Missy Snell. Khris Brannon 149 ADANA FLOWERS GIFTS Owners—Malcom Verna Smith Hartford, Alabama DONNELL HARDWARE Proud To Serve You With These True Value Lines PLUMBER Painting Help Spoken Here Hartford, Al. 588-2913 KENT ELECTRONICS Satellite Systems Owner—David Kent Black, Al. 684-6207 County Rd. 4 In Shop Repairs Mon.-Sat. 9-5 We re GENEVA COUNTY'S 1st Licensed Dealer HARTFORD PEANUT COMPANY Purchasing for Alimenta Processing Corporation 588-3295 MIKE WHITAKER and family ... -I A ' --------------------------- Compliments of MUD DOBBER CERAMICS GIFTS Owner Elizabeth Cox Workers: Audi Cox Ross Cox Blayr Cox Cheryl Hatfield Free Classes day or night 110 Commerce St. Hartford, Al. 588-6169 Compliments of GERALD HUTTO Quality Remodeling New Construction Commercial and Residential Work Hartford, Al. 588-2987 154 A- HARTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Ralph Brannon 105 East Burch St. Hartford, Alabama 588-2324 The Youth Division Congratulates Our 1986 Seniors Minister of Music Bruce Spivey p ' Congratulations Seniors! Agent Rex Sconyers 1 Representing Liberty National Life Insurance Company 507 Regal Hartford, Al. 36344 Home phone: 588-2909 156 West Main Street Terry G. Sorrells Hartford, Alabama Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Phone: 588-2230 Assistants: Terry Owen and Bob White—Licensed Funeral Directors A MEMBER OF THE ALABAMA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION ---------------- i. i. MEADOWLAWN FUNERAL HOME INC. Owner—Jerry Tate Phone: 588-2933 300 East Mill St. WIREGRASS WELDING and REPAIR Aluminum Heiiarc Welding Custom Fabrication Portable Calls Route 3, Box 3 Phone: 588-6070 Hartford, Al. 36344 Res: 588-3604 1 57 CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS CHESTER We do Chicken Right” HARTFORD MINI-MART FRIED 200 West Main St. Hartford, Al. 36344 Phone: 588-3714 Owners: Buddy, Lois, and Nick 158 (1985-86 G.C.H.S. CHEERLEADERS Kelly Lynn Tammy Karla Captain Regina Dondee Co.-Captain 159 T{ DOC'S BAR-B-QUE We Specialize In Barbeque And Home Cooked Meals. Phone: 588-2796 Hartford, Alabama MERLE NORMAN 103 West Mill St. Hartford, Alabama Phone: 588-3420 ------ ANDERSON'S PEANUTS We Specialize In Certified Seed Peanuts Dryers, Buyers And Shellers of Peanuts Phone: 588-3360 Hartford, Al. GUILFORD’S FEED AND SEED STORE Dealer In Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, And Insecticides. 588-2922 ir o HARRELL MILLING COMPANY P.O. Box 40 Hartford, Alabama JOE’S MOTOR SERVICE Highway 52 East Hartford, Alabama ► « REAGAN’S PHARMACY 111 West Mill Hartford, Alabama — Compliments of Charles N. Holley Owner Of STATE FARM 402 West Main Hartford, Alabama 1 11 STATE FARM INSURANCE V 161 Compliments Of JUDGE AND MRS. H.B. WISE AND MARIE Probate Judge of Geneva County Phone 205 684-9814 Phone 205 684-3775 REUBEN RONNIE HUGHES WATER WELL COMPANY “World’s Best Water Well Equipment” PUMPS AND SUPPLIES Route One GENEVA. ALABAMA BUBEN t BONNIE LL DRILLING STINSON’S MAIN STREET FASHIONS Shoes For The Family 506 Commerce Street Geneva, Alabama 36340 Phone: (205) 684-2607 Owners: E.J. Stinson Margaret E. Stinson 162 Complete Line Of Building Supplies Highway 52 East Hartford, Alabama 163 Compliments of VAN HEUSEN COMPANY P 0 Box 500 Telephone: 106 South Washington 866 2339 and Slocomb. Alabama 36375 866-3315 Herman Smith HERMAN SMITH INSURANCE AND REALTY CO 0 Cotton States Insurance Home Otlice Atlanta. Georgia BAXLEY’S FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions 205-886-3088 Serving Graceville, FL Slocomb Hartford Slocomb, AL 36375 164 Bobby L. Hughes Roofing Repair LICENSED INSURED P.O. Box 120 Slocomb, AL 36375 Phone: 886-3 H3 S J PLASTICS COMPANY we offer: Klearcor Plastic Pipe Corrugated Drain Line Poly-flex Plastic pipe P.O. Box 18 Slocomb, Alabama 205-886-3195 Edsel Smith Sammy Jones 886-2182 886-2904 165 JERRY R. TURNER B.A., M.Div., D.D. Minister Phone 588 2831 THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALEX OBERNEDER Minister of Music. Children and Youth Phone 588-3006 Corner of East Mill Street and South Third Avenue Hartford, Alabama 36344 Phone: 588-2255 First Row: Paul Holman. Chad Turner, Ross Strickland, Sabrina Roy.J.J. Hughes, Warren Kelly, Bubba Sorrells, Douglas Martin. Jason Kelly. Second Row: Joy Wilson, Cheryl Strickland. Andy Hovey, Eva Rousseau. Carmen Morales, Jill Wilson. Casey Sorrells. Third Row: Jason Strickland, Nicole Shields. David Wilkins. Paige Morris, Michelle Adams, Leigh Peters, Lane Miller. Fourth Row: Kim Campbell. Janet Dean. Cindy Peterson, Tracy Peters, Julie Adams, Bryan Darrow, Hamilton Morales, Dave Rousseau. . A 166 JUNIOR CLASS OF 86 W .1 fj Qcdlo ! '4 ftlber5 jn Vy V , a ROBERT BYRD MOBILE HOMES Hartford, Alabama L, __ — 168 REFLECTIONS Donna Ray 505 Ave. E Jane Hawthorne Hartford, Alabama Gloria Ford THE STYLING SALON Dot Jackson—Owner Lisa Branton—Stylist 505 Maple Ave. Hartford, Alabama 36344 Phone: 588-3362 HARTFORD AMOCO The Best Costs No More Owner: B. Eria Sorrells 909 West Main St. Hartford, Alabama Phone: 588-3623 LI-HAUL % 169 r- s MT Handmade Gifts w Tole Painting X-Stitch Frames Phone: 393-2578 117 Southmain Enterprise, Alabama Stenciling Smocking Quilting Classes 25 Morgan Square Mall Rucker Blvd. —J JIMMY D. JONES Deer Head Specialist P.O. Box 584 Jim Weed Road Ozark, Alabama Phone: 774-7261 You Down It—I Mount It” 170 Compliments Of Jerry CHRYSLER Mitchell © CORPORATION Ozark. Alabama Ozark 774-5125 Dothan 794-5483 0L0SM0BILE NICHOLS OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC-BUICK INC. Highway 84 East j Enterprise, Alabama Phone: 347-2266 e ■ — CONGRATULATIONS Greg, Lee Regina On Your Yearbook Compliments Of Micheal Pate D I S F c R o I u E N N T D L G Y R O S C E E R R V I I E C S E SHEHEE IGA AND RESTAURANT OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK BUFFET LUNCHES SERVED DAILY PIZZA AND SHORT ORDERS NIGHTLY Phone: 588-2251 HARTFORD, ALABAMA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Dothan Alabama UNITED FARM REAL ESTATE Route 3 Hartford, AL. Laura Ross Fulford 172 Nissan 200 SX XE Notchback Coupe with optional Digital Package STEVEN SPANN Sales Representative DOTHAN NISSAN, INC. 1723 Montgomery Highway DOTHAN, AL.36303 200-SX • NISSAN Sentra • Pulsar • Stanza Maxima • 300-ZX 4 x 793-1250 795-6736 Nissan ST Regular Bed 4x4 and ST (tegular Bed 4x2 with optional Sun Roots Nissan 300 ZX Turbo 2 Seater Nissan Sentra Oeluxe 2 Door Sedan with optional Trim Rings C M C SPORTING GOODS. We do custom monogramming See us for your trophy and plaque needs. 831 South Oates Dothan, Alabama 36301 Business Phone 793-7415 Where Your Business Is Appreciated Industrial Supplies Industrial Paint Spray Equipment Commercial Paint Air Electric Tools 3M Products BRACKIN WHOLESALE COATING RICKY JONES BRAD BRACKIN MIKE BRACKIN 701 South Oates Dothan, Alabama Phone: 793-4330 17} SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH (ft Seniors: Roger McClellan, Kenny Fondren, Sam Roy Pastor: J. Robert McMicken GUILFORD’S DRUG COMPANY Rentals and Sales Walkers Hospital Beds Wheel Chairs Raymond V. Wojtyna Registered Pharmacist Business Phone: 588-2926 Nights and Sundays: 588-2436 Hartford, Alabama ---- ---------------- p==== ■ WIREGRASS MEMORIALS Granite, Marble, and Bronze Memorials For All Types of Cemetery Work Charles Hales—Owner Hwy. 52 East Phone: 588-3122 Sponsor of 1985 Class D Men’s Softball District Champions 1 ' 174 PATRICIA LANES RESTAURANT 24 Brunswick A-2 Lanes Visit Our Complete Pro Shop For Equipment and Accessories Free Bowling Instruction Restaurant Inside 794-6636 2208 Ross Clark Circle SE Open 7 Days 5:30 A.M. Until Sundays from Noon Compliments of 222 North Foster Street nc Dothan, Alabama Phone 792-3582 TEENS AND QUEENS DRESS SHOP INC Lessie S. Johnson Owner Tricia Johnson Manager 900 S. Foster Street Dothan, Alabama Phone 794-2112 Compliments of The Famous DOBB’S BAR-B-QUE Same Location For 37 Years Highway 231 South Dothan, Alabama 175 What do you want most from college? (Choose one). □ l. Membership in a good fraternity or sorority. □ 2. Lots of great football weekends. □ 3. True intellectual stimulation. □ 4. A nice variety of dates. □ 5. Memories to last a lifetime. □ 6. A job. If you chose 6 we can give you a headstart. LaMarra’s Studio of Photography Professional Photographic Services Portraits Weddings Special Events Senior Portraits Custom Framing 811 E. Town Ave. Geneva, A1 36340 684-2774 GOLDKIST STORE James F. Lewis— Manager 210 E. Water Street Geneva, Alabama 36340 Home—684 - 6457 Business—684-2262 • 684-2263 jk in GENEVA Owner Hershel Capshaw 507 E. Magnolia Geneva, A1 36340 684-2111 COTTON AUTO PARTS 203 N. Commerce Geneva, A1 36340 684-3057 178 SWTflY ( Badw hack) Geneva Hardware open 6 days a week 7:30 A.M.-6:00 P.M. 206 E. Water Ave. Geneva, A1 36340 684-9620 4i l t m CLEMMONS GROCERY Highway 52 Geneva, A1 36340 SCONYERS INSURANCE AGENCY Harold L. Sconyers 106 Commerce St. Geneva Alabama ELMORE’S CITGO —| OPEN 24 HOURS Tires 24 Hr. Wrecker Service Batteries Owner: R.L. ELMORE 203 N. Commerce Geneva, A1 36340 vv — 179 HASKEW AUTO PARTS COMPLIMENTS OF RODNEY J- ROBINSON D.M.D. Professional Associates Phone: 588-2938 Hartford, Alabama (ft MORALES SERVICE CENTER Car Care and Service Hartford, Alabama Phone: 588-2925 Hamilton, Christy, and Carmen Morales HOWELL HARDWARE We Have All The Name Brands You Need Hotpoint, G.E., Murray Remington See Us For All Of Your Hardware Needs Phone: 588-2965 Hartford, Alabama 180 Member F.D.I.C. Phone: Hartford, 588-3802 Alabama SARDIS METHODIST CHURCH Pastor—James Lolley Hartford, Al. RAY’S VIDEO COMPLIMENTS OF BROOKS DEPARTMENT STORE Ready To Wear For The Whole Family 111-3rd Avenue Hartford, Alabama Phone: 588-3514 JONES PRINTING COMPANY Commercial Printing Office Supplies Rubber Stamps Advertising Specialties 109 East Main Street Hartford, Alabama Phone: 588-2366 0 APLIN’S TROPHIES Rt. 2 Box 53 Hartford, Alabama 36344 ■ BOTTOMS-GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOMES Hartford, Alabama Phone: 588-3250 Owner: Jimmy Bottoms GILSTRAP DRUGS Downtown Geneva, Alabama Larry Dyess, Pharmacist 24 Hour Friendly Service Phone (205) 684-2234 Fine Gift Selections Hospital Equipment For Rent Patrick and Melissa Dyess 185 COMPLIMENTS OF HARTFORD QUARTERBACK CLUB -' .................................................. ■ ........ —ji ROLAND’S Hwy. 52 West Malvern, Alabama 186 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FEDERATED QUARANTY LIFE LIFE • AUTO ■ FIRE • HEALTH BUSINESS • LOANS Joyce Tew Glenda Tindell Agents P.O. Box 294 White Street Slocomb, AL 36375 office: 886-2336 588-6183 FLORA’S HAIR FASHIONS 206 N. 6th Ave. HARTFORD, AL Phone: 588-3029 Giving complete hair Care for the entire family 187 Compliments Of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Hartford 1985-1986 G.C.H.S. MAJORETTES Allyson—Head Majorette Marsha Valerie Lisa Paige 189 Watford’s Shoes Pure Imagination ,, _ , Yancey Parkers B.C. Moore’s Center Drugs c West Gate Book Gift athart Jewelry Shoe Biz Sears Tree House I.G.A. David’s WestGate Beauty Salon Video South Singer Waterbed Worlil Especially Oak 190 fir M.O.C. INC. Selling Gulf Oil Products At The Sign Of The Orange Disc P.O. Box 760 Geneva, AL 36340 205: 684-3211 205: 792-8651 P.O. Box 1160 Defuniak Springs FL 32433 904: 892-2323 % fir Weston Backhoe Service Rout 1 - Hartford, AL 36344 UTILITY AND GENERAL DIGGING FILL DIRT DICK WESTON Owner Phone 588-2317 or 588-6005 EJestem lluto ..the family store !c 8i G 1 WESTERN AUTO Associate Store Owners Rudet Imogene Bailey 191 FRIENDS” Packing up the dreams God planted in the fertile soil of you; can't believe the hopes he's granted means a chapter in your life is through. But we ll keep you close as always. It won't even seem we've gone, cause our hearts in big and small ways will keep the love that keeps us strong. Friends are friends forever, if the Lord's the lord of them, and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. Though it's hard to let you go, in the Father's hands we know that a life-time's not too long to live as friends. With the faith and love God's given springing from the hope we know, we will pray the joy you'll live in is the strength that now you show. But we ll keep you close as always. It won't even seem we've gone, cause our hearts in big and small ways will keep the love that keeps us strong. Friends are friends forever if the Lord's the lord of them, and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. Though it's hard to let you go, in the Father’s hands we know, that a life-time's not too long to live as friends. (Michael W. Smith) SENIORS OF 86 192 BOOSTERS H DOUBLE $ PAWN SHOP Hartford, Alabama GENEVA APPLIANCE SALES SERVICE Geneva, Alabama DORIS’ BEAUTY SHOP Slocomb, Alabama DR. JOHN H. DAVIS, JR. Dothan, Alabama FURNITURE SOUTH Enterprise, Alabama PEACOCK AUTO PARTS Slocomb, Alabama HARTFORD FARM GARDEN CENTER Hartford, Alabama SPEIGNER FURNITURE Geneva, Alabama B.C. MOORES AND SON Geneva, Alabama FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Geneva, Alabama « And The Challenge of Turning Our Dreams Into Golden Opportunities This 50th edition of the Gecorala is dedicated to our friends, fellow classmates, and faculty of Geneva County High School. Without you, there would be no memories of GCHS. A special thanks goes to the Journalism Class who helped us tremendously and to Mrs. Barbara Howell who gave us guidance and support when we needed it the most. So as these pages come to an end, we hope this book will serve as a reminder of how special 1986 was. Lee Greg and Regina 195 The days have come and gone, but the experience and knowledge we have gained will never be forgotten. 1986 was a year of new and challenging opportunities. The Seniors will never forget going to state playoffs and winning the Homecoming game for the first time in five years. GCHS took on several improvements. One being computerized report cards and another being the one way parking outside the school building. So as the 50th edition of the Gecorala comes to a close, this year becomes a golden memory in itself, a source to relive the days at dear ole Ge Co Hi. When we think of Geneva County High School, we will tip our hats, when we think of 1986, we will think GOLDEN MEMORIES. . . GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 197 198 199