Granite Falls High School - Boulder Yearbook (Granite Falls, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1976 volume:

Boulder 1976 Granite Falls High School Granite Falls, North Carolina Co Editors: Business Manager: Mary Beth Harren Rex Kiziah Sherrie Hartsoe Table of Contents 37-62 63-76 Introduction • •«•« « « • - . . Sports Features . MMMtf • • • Classes 112-119 • • • • . Faculty 120-123 Index 124 . . . 1 . Dedicanon 125-143 Ads 144 • • • • • • • Epilogue The Constitution of Granite Falls High School . . .to establish a better relationship between the administration and the students . . . Physical fitness. Maintaining the condition of ' physical fitness is a demanding requisite of being a healthy person. To be truly healthy, a state of fitness is needed mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. Mentally, curricular activities supplement one ' s stability. Socially, a person ' s advancement depends greatly upon his extracurricular functions, such as clubs. Emotionally, a person ' s major development results from constant trials and testing of his daily life, inclusive of his ability to handle responsibility and to make decisions. But what of PHYSICAL fitness? The answer lies, in part, in one ' s participation in the athletic program sponsored by his school. This participation is a vital cog in the gearworks of staying healthy. At Granite Falls High School, the sports program revolves around the central theme of maintaining optimim physical health, in addition to developing abilities in its participants. A skill MUST be refined before it is useful. Consequently, the athletes in this school are involved in rigorous practice and drill sessions, exercising programs, and full schedules of meets, games, and tournaments. Their coaches, learned in the ways of physical conditioning, and with much experience in the education of high school youths, play their agendas in a way that makes full use of the time allotted them to polish young men and women into well-rounded athletes. Athletic participation is often very beneficial later in a person ' s scholastic advancement. Many colleges look favorably upon such involvement, and military schools and academics relish the admission of such students. As far as the leadership roles, in sports go, there are few more responsible duties than being captain of the team. Aside from the physical benefits, the youthful sportsman reaps other rewards from his athletic career. A sense of togetherness, along with the capacity to function as a unit, follows naturally fVom the prolonged exposure to fellow teammates. It is learned that one must cooperate, taking orders as well as giving them when circumstances dictate thusly. Although these things are taught at other points in the early years, they seldom take firm root unless put into practice, for only through the utilization of an asset is it exploited. Without the utilization of one ' s body, the highest level of physical health is unattained; without the utilization of one ' s mind, the basic talent for thought is lost in the maze of the unthinking. Go Team — Rah!! f Granite Falls High was very fortunate this year, as in years past to have a group of spirited young girls wilHng to go before the sports crowds, lead the fans ' yells and screams, and coordinate their pep into a solid backup for the various Demon sport squads. This special group of young ladies, determined to exemplify the high strung majority of the student body, was known as the varsity cheerleaders. They worked ardently to perfect a uniform quality in each of their numerous cheers, and painted a virtual i.; , graffiti gallery of signs and posters. Since their influence upon morale is unable to be measured, it is relatively easy to underestimate their im- portance. But, it must be said that the cheerleaders provide a boost to the sports program that is second to none. 10 Demonettes Utilize Talent Improvement was the key note in girls ' varsity basketball this season. Coach Prushinski, aside from the usual practice and training, instilled a great will to win in the girls ' hearts. Their winning desire carried them over opponents to whom they would have otherwise lost. Once they had won a tew games, a seed of incentive was planted, and the team was not to be stopped. With exceptional senior guidance and leadership and a willingness to learn and excel possessed by the younger squad members, the Demonettes found themselves with an above average ranking in SD-7 competition. 12 12a. Spirits soar prior to the Demonettes ' game. 12b. A pass from Mary Brinkley just clears the outstretched hand of an East Lincoln girl. 13c. Height is a distinct asset in a jump ball. 13d. Toby Settlemyre elects to pass after seeing that her shot would have been well guarded. 13e. Lisa league utilizes a pick set by Mary Brinkley. 13f. Defenses find Sandra Julian to be too much to reckon with. 14g. The 1975 Demonette squad is composed of: front row: C. Kincaid, T. Settlemyre, D. Thompson, W. Ingle, S. Julian; second row: L. Hawhee, D. McLean, B. Hentschel, S. Lindsey, T. Settlemyre; back row: S. Keller, L. Teague, M. Brinkley, B. Brinkley, T. LaiL and Coach Prushinski. 14h. Toby Settlemyre is all alone on a fast break. Gianite Opponent 55 Bunker Hill 54 68 Gamewell 32 . 26 Bandys 53 32 E. Lincoln 54 39 W. Lincoln 55 Maiden 48 44 Foard 61 44 Newton 27 38 St. Stephens 41 Lincoln ton Bunker Hill Gamewell Bandys E. Lincoln W. Lincoln Maiden Foard Newton St. Slepheits Uncolntoii 14 5Sil|i| •■HiP i d4 , Tennis Team ' Moves ' ' First Year The formation of a tennis team at Granite Falls High School was without precedent, so naturally, some risk was involved when it was created. But Coach Kirkpatrick received a good response from interested people and led his players through a season that showed much promise for the coming year. If participation is good next year, green pastures, and courts, lie ahead for the young racketeers. 15a. The tennis team was a reservoir of energy, skill, and talent. Left to right: Mike Miller, Ronnie Brittain, Jim Rhea, Ben White, Donald Kirkpatrick, Ken White, Paul Shumaker, Coach Kirkpatrick, and Tina Tsumas (not pictured). 15b. Using good wrist, arm, and body action, Ben White attains optimum speed and placement in his shots. 15c. Ronnie Brittain uses his rocket serve to take immediate advantage over opponents. 15 a. Granite Opponent 0 St. Stephens 2 0 West Lincoln 2 ! 2 Bunker Hill 0 0 Bandys Gamewell 0 2 Lincolnton 1 1 Fred T. Foard 2 0 Newton 2 Volleyball Team Proves Successful With the opening of another sport in the conference, the Demonettes discovered anot her skill at which they were able to excel. Starting with the basics. Coach Debbie Canipe led the girls through much practice and instruction. As the season progressed, the team grew steadily in skill. 16a. The Demonette volleyball team demonstrated high spirits and much talent. Left to Right: S. Jones, D. Hardee, L. Hawhee, S. Helton, B. Brinkley, K. Yount, M. Brinkley, G. Watts, S. Julian, D. Klut, D. Thompson, T. Lail. 16b. Coach Debbie Canipe observes play and notes any faults in the girls ' play. 16c. Sandra Julian returns the ball to the opposition. Her height accented her front line play immensely. 16d. Mary Brinkley prepares to serve the ball. 16 m Track Hurdles Through Season The track team had their share of problems this year, such as poor turn-out, and spent the season coping with them. With their disappointing record, it was a tribute to both coaches and athletes to be persistent enough to stick it out to the end of the season. 17a. The members of the 1975 track team are as follows, from left to right: Lee Starnes, Randy Carswell, Alan Hill, Allen Starnes, Dwayne Simmons, Kenny Cline, James McCormick, Ronnie Laxton, Steve Shell, Jerry Reid, Mike Bryant, Rex Kiziah, and Tracy Tolbert. 17b. Going over the bar - the object of the pole vault - takes skill and practice. Steve Shell attained this skill and demonstrated it successfully at the conference meet. 17c. In the relay, the most critical point is the handoff of the baton. Here, Mike Bryant and Bobby Huffman execute it to perfection. 17 4 Golf Team Holes Out Winning Season In recent years, the Granite High School golf teams havewound up their seasons with winning records. This year was no exception. Each member consistently hit picture perfect drives, iron shots, chip shots, and putts, with minimal errors in their physical or mental play. All of the boys handled pressure shots exceptionally well and held on to finish first in the majority of their matches. 1 8a. The golf team established a respected reputation in conference play. Left to right: Joe Davis, Jonie Triplett, Ben White, Ken White, Pete Sharman. Not pictured are Ron Hendricks. Lee Hoyle, Mark Kincaid, Marty Alger. 1 8b. Mark Kincaid demonstrates one facet of his well-balanced golf games - putting. 19c. Pete Sharman exhibits the latter portion of a virtually flawless shot. 1 9d. Ben White during a swing exemplary of the caliber of play that netted the team a winning record. 19e. Jonie Triplett puts into practice a fundamentiil prerequisite of a shot - keeping your eye on the ball. 19f. Golf coach John Prushinski shows why one should never play with a rank amateur. Demons Victorious In ' ' MudBowr The football season for the varsity squad did not quite develop as expected. From the beginning of the season, the team was plagued with injuries, often to key players. Strug- gling against adversity, the Demons were hard-pressed for a winning record, falling short of the .500 mark by one game. Ironically, though, the Demons outscored their opponents in total point output for the season. Although they didn ' t rank very highly in the standings, the team gained vital experience which will be employed next year because of the high percentage of returning players, provided they can avoid the injury jinx. Granite Opponent 6 Hudson 19 6 Gamewell 16 28 Bandys 8 27 Fred T. Foard 6 14 St. Stephens 28 14 West Lincoln 13 12 jNewton 27 8 Bunker Hill 30 0 Maiden 8 50 East Lincoln 8 20 20a. An exhilarated Thomas Murphy raises the pigskin in triumph after scoring a touchdown against Hudson. 20b. Jimmy Reid, one of the younger members of the Demon squad, proves hard to bring down. 2lc. David Robinson drives a strong leg into the ball, as Rick Curtis executes the placement. 2 Id. The Demon defense tries in vain to block an extra point. Nevertheless, their intimidation cau.sed the attempt to sail wide of its mark.. 22e. Graduating players from the high school ranks are, left to right: M. Miller, B. White, J. Rhea, J. Mays, D. Yount, M. Owens, T. Coffey, G. Thomas, M. Sims, T. Murphy. 22f. Kick returner Mike Swanson finds daylight against Bunker Hill on the kickoff. 22g. Receiver Steve Simmons maneuvers into the clear to catch a pass. 23h. Coach Kirkpatrick and Jim Bolick contend with mounting anxiety as they await the outcome of a play. 23i. The Granite Falls High varsity gridders are as follows, front row: J. Reid, J. Jett, M. Walker, D. McLean, M. Swanson, M. MarshaU, J. Harris, D. Greene, G. Kirby, T. Tolbert, J. Kiziah, G. Keller, second row: D. Kirkpatrick, J. Davis, D. Munday, M. Bryant, D. Simmons, M. Thomas, D. Woods, A. Hill, J. Goble, R. Anderson, D. Hardee, C. Wright, R. Curtis, R. Reid, standing: J. Mays, D. Yount. J. Rhea, T. Coffey, T. Murphy, M. Owens, G. Thomas, M. Sims, M. MiUer, B. White, D. Morris (mgr.), M. Kirkpatrick (mgr.), J. Parham (mgr.), J. Mays (mgr.). Caldwell Tournament Runner-up The Demon baseball team posed a formidable problem for conference opponents this season. They were constantly building a well of expe- rience as they had a consistent number of returning players. Al- though their record didn ' t reflect their caliber of play, due to the loss of various ball games with tight scoring, the Demon nine showed much talent and poise. In the hitting department, there were three players who exhibited a knack for getting wood on the ball. Donald Kirkpatrick, who excelled in every aspect of play, hit over .300, Mike Swanson, the scrappy and versatile second baseman, banged out a .260 average, and Greg Thomas, the established power hitter of the team, hit .239. The pitchers regularly held op- ponents to low hitting totals. Rick Curtis allowed an average of four hits per game with a 3.5 earned run average, while Greg Thomas hurled the ball over the plate for an aver- age eight strikeouts per game. The Demons ended the season in like fashion as they battled their way to a runner-up position in the Caldwell County Tournament. Thomas, the team ' s most valuable player, pitched a no-hitter against Lenoir in the first round of play. 24a. Steve Simmons awaits the pitch against Lincolnton, hoping to connect tor a hit. 24b. The race to the bag - center rielder Mike Sims rifles a throw to third to nail a Lincolnton runner. Awaiting the ball is John Coffey. 25c. A cla.ssic portrait of concentration, Coach Deal, has over 20 years in the dugout. 25d. The 1 975 baseball team went into action last year with high hopes and virtually all of the previous year ' s manpower. Left to right: D. Hardee, R. Curtis, M. Thomas, D. Crawford, J. Coffey, M. Marshall, R. Bumgarner, S. Simmons, K. Schmertler, M. Sims, S. Storie, G. Thomas, M. Wilson, M. Swanson, D. Kirkpatrick, Coach Deal. Granite Opponent 10 Bunker Hill 1 1 6 Fred T. Foard 10 0 St. Stephens 10 8 Newton 11 3 Game well 6 10 Lincolnton 9 1 Maiden 2 1 Bandys 7 3 Fast Lincoln 6 2 West Lincoln 7 5 Bunker Hill 4 1 rVed r. Foard 0 0 St. Stephens 6 11 Newton 6 4 GameweO 5 8 Lenoir 1 3 Hihriten 5 3 Lenoir 1 5 Hibriten T 2 Hud son 16 =1 Caldwell County Tournament 25 Varsity Cagers Are Youthful Powerhouse The Demons had their work cut out for them this season is one of the greatest understatements one could possibly make. After last year ' s superb per- formance - finishing second in the conference standings and knocking off undefeated Lincoln ton for the SD-7 championship — improvement was almost impossible. The team came out this year, though, set to attempt the impossible. Although they failed to surpass the previous record, the young team will be scrapping amongst the best of them in 1977. Granite Opponent 63 , Bunker Hill 55 Gamewell 47 64 Bandys 72 52 E. Lincoln 51 66 W. Lincoln 55 69 Maiden 47 62 F ' oard 74 55 Newton 70 66 St. Stephens Lincoln ton Bunker Hill Gamevv ' el! 1. Bandys E. Lincoln W. Lincoln Maiden Foard Newton St. Stephens Lincolnton 72 26 26a. The varsity cagers warm up before a game. 26b. Joe Davis passes the ball to the open man. 27c. Center Mike Bryant outjumps his op- ponent to control the opening tip-off. 27d. A shot by Steve Parsons is rejected by an East Lincoln defender. 27e, The team stands at attention for the national anthem: Thomas Murphy, David Woods, Coach Noble, Joe Davis, Joe Keller, Steve Parsons, Donald Kirkpatrick, Mike Bryant, Rick Curtis, Ron Triplett, Dan Hardee, Mike Swanson, Rick Jones, Mike Sims. 28f. Last minute changes in the game plan are made just before the game. 28g. Although ' ITiomas Murphy is at a height disadvantage, his shot still escapes being blocked. 28h. Donald Kirkpatrick puts up an attempt for two points after a determined drive. .... I 28 All-Conference In any sport, subject, or talent there are those who always perform excep- tionally. The students who show excel- lence in athletics are voted onto the all-conference teams. 29a. All-conference football pla ' ers and co-captains are Mike Owens and Greg Tliomas. 29b. Excelling enough in basketball to make the all-conference team are Scott Triplett, who also made All-American, and 29 c Bobb ' Huffman. 29d. Sandra Julian joined the all-conference basketball ranks. 29 30 J V Demons Very Competitive The boys of the junior varsity basketball squad showed an unexpected competitive spirit during the season. With the advancement of key players to the varsity, the young men came through with flying colors en route to a rather successful season. 30a. Coach Kirkpatrick relaxes before the game. 30b. The junior varsity basketbaU team sports a well-balanced number of returning players. Left to right: T. McCormick. W. Medford, R. Carswell, R. Holmes, L. Hendrix, B. Herring. X. Carpenter. Second Row: T. Kirby. G. Estes, G. DeVinney. R. Cannon, T. Lane, J. Sims, S. Ingle: Standing: P. Shumaker. M. Sherill, G. Kirby, D. Simmons, J. McCormick. J. Reid. 31c. Dwayne Simmons uses a light touch for this close shot. 31d. Jimmy McCormick finds himself unguarded as he releases a medium range jump shot. 31e. Greg Estes has a high conversion percentage from the free throw line. 31 J V Demons Ride Out Losing Year With the advancement of numerous Sophomores into the varsity rajiks, the JV gridders were put to the test as to whether they could hold their own in the conference. Although their record was none too impressive, the majority of the players gained valuable experience which will benefit them upon joining the varsity squad. 32a. A little late - Although this Bandy ' s defender unleashes monumental pressure on quarterback Mike Parham, he still manages to get the pass off - hopefully for a completion. 32b. Gang tackling - A defensive maneuver which Granite teams are known to use well is e.xecuted in its purest form. 33c. The JV coaches confer with Anthony Cook during a time-out in hopes that they will come up with another game-breaking play. 33d. David Huffman, as he sweeps around the left end, is undecided as to whether he should pass or not. 33e. Faced once again with overwhelming adversity. Granite is forced to punt. The JVs called upon David Huffman to do the honors, who happened to get a good workout this season via punting duties alone. 33f. The JV squad is as follows: B. Julian, S. Ingle, J. Sims, D. Woods, R. Parris, D. White, J. Reid, M. Parham, G. Wilson, W. Ernest, C. Duffey, D. Cook, D. Huffman, G. Devinney, J. Parsons, W. Mitchum, C. Curtis, J. Ledford, A. Cook. 34 JV Demonettes Direct Efforts Toward Winning True defeat is not upon the scoreboard; il is in the sustenance of one ' s fighting spirit. Struggling through the adverse effects of an unsuccessful season, the JV Demonettes found it difficult to retain this spirit and avoid moral loss. But with expert coaching and a cohesive tendency maintained between players, one could say that true defeat was indeed avoided and the winning spirit was sustained. Pre-game strategy aids in ttie team ' s offensive execution. 34b. C ' oach Kirby passes tlie ball as the girls practice their lay ups. 34c. Lori Owens ties up a Bunker Hill guard for a jump ball before she can get her pass off. 35d. Donna Morris gets a shot off cleanly in spite of double team tactics. 35e. The girls ' JV team consists of; (left to right) Ginger Watts, Brenda Henson, Vanesa Tramble, Kim Sears, Teri Johnson; Second Row: Jennifer Metcalf, Donna Morris, Kim Allan, Debra Lunsford, Kim Storie, Renee McRary; Back Row: Alice l-reeman, Shiela Hilton, Kathryn Krimminger, Rhonda Collins, Angle Mitchel, Lori Owens. 35 I 36 GFHS has been overwhelmingly blessed with pupils who were willing to organize, support, and carry out the functions of numerous clubs in the school. In order to realize the amount of time and effort requued to conduct a club, one must participate as a member. Because of this realization, some sort of tribute is owed to the clubs and to the helpful services performed by them. In truth, to recognize a club is to recognize the members, them- selves, tor they are the backbone of a club. The services of a club do double duty. While they are a benefit to others, the greatest good received from a c ub IS by those people belonging to it. In honoring each of the clubs, specific club functions are listed after the club name, summarizing the works which they perform. : FHA tries to develop the basic homemaking skills in those making a career of it as well as the career woman Drama Club benefits its members through the production of plays and the understanding of set construction Library Club teaches the workings of the library and encourages independent reading P KM ir.? ' . ' ° ' hing as the members are allowed to teach tor a day developm ' newspaper containing information ranging from trivia to the latest club u ' li ' tTn young people who wish to uphold the standards of the American youth, nteract Club is basically a junior Rotary Club in which the boys do various civically oriented projects VIC A prepares students with occupations enabling them to succeed with more experience Spanish and French Clubs coordinate their functions with their respective classes to further the knowledge of Monogram Club elects members who have proven themselves athletically capable by lettering in a sport FFA teaches young men the finer arts of agriculture. -r 6 f • Band and Chorus compose the music section of the clubs and participate in various competitions J tudent Council is the governing body of student affairs. FBLA was formed to develop strong aggressive qualities in America ' s future businessmen llie cheerleaders work to instill a loyalty and spirit in the fans of the sports teams Beta Club Allied Youth 38a. It takes exceptional talent and grades to become a member of the Beta Club. Those who meet the club qualifications are S. Yount, P. Isen- hour, C. Kirby, S. Hartsoe, L. Black- burn, C. Kincaid, B. Brady, S. Jul ian, S. Frazier, S. Childers, S. Jordon, J. Brady, D. Moses, L. Gilbert, c ' Johnson, M. Barrier, S. Jones, M. Miller, D. Fairchild, S. Hayes, C. Mor- etz, S. Shumaker, R. Myers, R. Benfield, L. league, K. Overcash, B. White, R. Kiziah, B. Chatman, M. Johnson, K. Wright, E. Johnson, R. Curtis, P. Allan, C. Stallings, B. Mackie, and L. Birt- wistle. 38b. Allied Youth endeavors to maintain the highest attainable moral standards for the youth of today. Club members include G. Dula, C. Moretz, T. Gilliam, B. Goble, B. Hentschel, D. Mathis, M. Lowdermilk ' S. Yount, C. Kincaid, S. Keller, C. Mathis, L. Huffman, D. Lunsford, L. Starnes, D. Duncan, P. Parham, T. Lail, W. Ingle, M. Harren, T. Boles, P. Isen- hour, L. Owens, S. Jones, J. Bolick, K. Yount, T. Burns, and D. Thompson. mil 38 Marching Blue Demons ICT— VIC A 39a. The band at Granite I alK High School gives spirited performances to enliven the fans. Band members are K. Allan, C. Allen, G. Arney, F. Austin, D. Auton, R. Benfield, T. Boles. J. Bolick, K. Bolick, L. Bradshaw. B. Brady, J. Brady, B. Cline, K. Cline, R. Collins, R. Cook, S. Cox, D. Fairchild, V. Fairchild, V. Garavagha, B. Goble, J. Haas, J. Haas, L. Harmen, C. Harrison, R. Hendricks, T. Hicks, P. Howell, L. Huffman, P. Isenhour, C. John- son, M. Johnson, J. Keever, M. Keller, S. Keller, C. Kincaid, K. Kirby, G. Longshore, D. Luns- ford, E. Maltba, S. Mask, G. McDonald, R. McRary, J. Metcalf, C. Miller, W. Mitchum, C. Moretz, R. Moretz, D. Moses, C. Murphy, L. Owens, D. Pitts, B. Pope, P. Rash, P. Reid, R. Reid, T. Settle- myre, T. Settlemyre, S. Shumaker, C. Stallings, A. Starnes, L. Starnes, D. league, T. Tamura, J. Walker, T. Watson, G. Wilson, D. Wright, G. Wright. 39b. VICA gives students on-the-job training. Members include M. Holt, C. Rominger, C. Estes, G. Wilson, T. Poovey, D. Munday, D. Starnes, D. Greene, J. Powell, T. Ingle, C. Williams, L. Carpen- ter, R. Nix, J. Drum, J. Dula. R. Houston, T. Sisk, J. Starnes, B. Hollar. E. Cannon, S. Parsons, G. Pearson, N. Cline, L. Dula, D. Craig, K. Michaels, B. Brittain, R. Holmes, P. Brown, M. Hentschel, R. Crump, G. Greer, S. Ledbetter, L. Elliot, D. Chne. F. Woods. R. Annas, L. Nichols. 39 Anchor Club 40a. A few of the Anchor Club members enjoy themselves at the picnic. 40b. Anchor Club advisors Mrs. Huffman and Miss Watson dis- cuss business matters with club president Lisa Teague. 40c. Delegates from Granite Falls attend the district meeting at Cald- well Community College. 40d. The Anchor Club is oriented towards citizenship promo- tion. The members are L. Starnes, P. Lunsford, C. Johnson, P. Howell, T. Tamura, A. Calloway, T. Settlemyre, S. Julian, S. Shumaker, B. Larson, R. Myers, B. Brady, M. Johnson, W. Reece, S. Keller, L. Teague, L. Blackburn, B. Goble, C. Murphy, C. Stallings, P. Allan, J. Brady, S. Jordon, M. Harren, L. Triplett, C. McGuire, S. Yount, K. Wright, S. Childers, D. Teague, R. McRary. Co-Operative Office Occupations 41 a 44a. Bricklaying I students learn the essentials of proper construction with materials such as bricks and cinder blocks. Members are: J. Goble, T. Ryder, G. Keller, J. Harris, J. Kiziah, D. McLean, A. Hill, J. Jett, Mr. Johnson. 44b. The young men enrolled in Bricklaying II class are: R. Bumgarner, D. Yount, T. Duffey, N. Winkler, T. Myers, L. Teague, J. Keller, R. Triplett, Mr. Johnson. Bricklaying Future Business Leaders of America 45a. A newly formed club at GFHS is FBLA. The members are; Regina Hensley, Tamera Bumgarner, Cindy Keller, Teresa Boles, Wanda Reece, Kelly Lovvdermilk, Elaine Johnson, Teresa Gilliam, Cheryl Bumgarner, Larry Carpenter, Keith Annas, and Jim Rhea. 45b. President Jim Rhea along with Wanda Reece, Kelly Lowdermilk, and Cheryl Bumgarner, and Teresa Boles take a break after a meeting of the FBLA. 45 46a. Officers for DECA club are: President, Herbie Dula; Vice- president, Alisa i3enfield; Secretary, Debbie Church; Treasurer, Ricic Smitli (not pictured); Historian, Donna Richards; Parliamentarian, Marty Wilson. 46b. Mr. Thomas is the advisor for DECA at GE HS. 47c. Tliose who attended the District Meeting are: Jerry Miller, Donna Richards, Jody Munday, Alisa Benfield, Steve Kistler, Marty Wilson, Brian Chatman, Keith Annas, Debbie Church, and Alan Lail. 47d. Di:CA Club members include: Mr. Tliomas Alan Lail, Steve Kistler, Tim Pope, Richard Harkness, Jerry Miller, Peggy Ward, Jamie Williams, Alisa Benfield, Donna Richards, Martha Williams, Brian Chatman, Monta Triplett, Vicky LaEevers, Donna Colvard, Debbie Church, Keith Annas, Jody Munday, Marvin Pruitt, Herbie DuJa, and Marty Wilson. 46 r 48a. Members of FI ' A Agriculture Mechanics 1 and II are (standing left to right): R. Smith, A. Starnes, J. Hentschel, K. Buckner, R. Cogdell, and J. Dula. (seated front row): S. Burns, G. Huffman, and D. Myers, (back row): R. Houston, T. Myers, I. Reid, N. Winkler, D. Yount, and M. Sims. 48b. Members of I f A Agriculture Science and Mechanics are (kneeling left to right): K. Massagee, J. Kirby, J. Keever, L. Starnes, C. Rominger, T. Duffy, R. Harkness, B. Hollar, L. Icenhour, and C. Harris, (standing left to right): J. Stafford, K. Day, R. Nix, A. Kirby, T. Reary, D. Woods. R. Reid, D. Shelton, J. Cogdell. C. Parlier, K. Helton, L. Cline, and E. Benfield. (third row, left to right): R. Cook, L. Looper, G. DcVenny. G. Lstes, M. Marshall. A. Cook, S. I ' rye, and D. Bentley. 48c. Members of FFA Introduction to Agriculture are (kneeUng left to right): D. Hanson. K. Vaughn, R. Hines, D. Sears, K. league. L). Coffey, B. Marley. M. Na ice. W. Starnes, W. Bumgarner, M. Lail, and K. Barker, (standing left to right): V. Bolick. B. Hollar, .1. Suns, M. White, C. Crtiuch, R. Cannon, K. Day, I. Smith, M. Wilson. R. l.ail, E. Poovev. M. Sherrill, P. Wooten, D. Ward, R. Dula, ;md R. Roberts, (thrid row, left to right): J. Mitchum, C. Triplett, D. Brittian, R. Starnes, C. Duftey, M. Triplett, T. Reary, M. Kirby, tind M. Teague. 48 49a. ITA is dedicated to giving students a head start in the elementary functions of teaching. Members are: S. Frazier, M. Johnson, C. Kincaid, L. Huffman. D. Thompson, M. Harren, P. Isenhour, L. Hawhee, D. Price, T. Birtwistle, L. Bumgarner, B. Goans, T. Jones, L. Starnes, K. Bolici , D. Moses, J. Williams, K. Overcash, S. Blair, P. Howell, D. Duncan, J. Brady, C. Stallings. R. Moretz, M. Moore, K. Krim- minger, S. Triplett, L. Triplett, L. Everett, G. McDonald, K. Allan, J. Metcalf, P. Allan, S. Yount, T. Cannon. T. Johnson, A. Mitchell. C. Moretz, T. Burns, P. Rash, D. Wright, L. Owens, K. Lowdermilk, T. Boles, T. Lane, S. Jones, D. Lunsford, C. McQuire, R. McRary, C. Murphy, B. Goble, A. Wicker, C. Harrison, P. Cook, T. Settlemyre, L. league, L. Blackburn, W. Reece, B. Larson, C. Kirby, S. Hartsoe, T. Settle- myre, S. Keller, K. Wright, A. Calloway, B. Chatman, B. Mackie, and R. Curtis. 49b. The FTA officers are: Sandra Frazier, President; Maria Johnson, Vice-president: Connie Kincaid, Secretary: and Lori Huffman. Treasurer. 49 50a. Advisor Mrs. Triplett assists a student during the more difficult stages of making a dress. 50b. Young ladies in the Future Homemakers of America involve themselves in all facets of the life and work of an American housewife. Members include: S. Kiziah, A. Calloway, J. Jordon, D. Moses, J. Pendergrast, T. Thompson, G. Dula, T. Gilliam, S. Carver, V. Dameron, C. Herring, D. Abernathy, G. Freeman, R. White, D. Fox, M. Carlton, V. Browning, L. Huffman, K. Yount, G. Wright, AMitchell, J. Williams, M. Chatman, J. Lunsford, L. Clark, R. Black- bum, C. Allan, L. Triplett, P. Harris, B. Icard, D. Morris, V. Bowman, C. McQuire, G. McDonald, K. Kriminger, K. Collins, K. Rash, C. Bumgamer, W. Ingle, S. Triplett, S. Triplett, L. Everett, R. Price, C. Dula, L. Triplett, D. McLean, S. Reid, R. Cook, K. Wright, D. Teague, D. Pitts, D. Mathis, P. Dula, F. Huffman, B. Goble, R. Hawkins, J. Cannon, T. Miller, S. Reid, R. Triplett, R. Laxton, L. Sullivan, W. Huffman, B. Sisk, and G. Baker. 51c. The girls serving as officers in the FHA include: Sabrina Kiziah, President: Amy Calloway, Vice-president; Donna Moses, Secretary; and Sandra Jordon, Treasurer. 5 Id. Man- nequins are used to display some of the clothes which the FHAers made for their country fair exhibition depicting the styles of olden and modern times. T French Club 52a. The members of the French Club are: Connie Kincaid, Sandra Frazier, Mary Beth Harren, Debbie Thompson, Steve Simmons, Syd Cox, Ron Hendricks, Helen Fowler, Margret Keller, Lylc Bradshaw, Sherrie Lefevers, Patsy Cook, Sonya Childers, Jo Brady, Tiki Tamura, James Bolick, Jeff Lowdermilk, Rhonnie Parris, Jeff Mays. 52b. The Drama Club produces plays during the year, getting pointers by the attending of other productions. The members are Kay Burton, Jo Brady, Cathy Stallings, John Myers, Gwen Longshore, Rita Moretz, Debra Duncan, Kelly Lowdermilk, Teresa Boles, Pam Lunsford, Renee McRary, Lois Starnes, Beth Kirby, Tammy Jones, Beverly Goans, Lisa Starnes, Paula Parham, Lyle Bradshaw, Debbie Thompson, Suzy Jones, Tori Thompson, Melinda Lowdermilk, Carolyn Moretz, Syd Cox, Jerry Cox, Lee Starnes, Thomas Murphy, Steve Simmons, Tracy Lane. Bryon Mackie, Rick Curtis. 1 Drama Club Interclub 53a. Inlcrclub ( ouncil assures the smooth, non-cont ' licting schedule of all club activities. Members include Amy Calloway, Wanda Reecc, Connie Kincaid, Cindy Kirby, Suzanne Keller, Sandra I- ' razier, Beth Larson, Lee Starnes, Thomas Murphy, lien White, Maria Johnson, Susan Younl, Cathy Stallings, Suzy Jones, Sherrie Hart- soe, Beth Brady, Kim Wright, Mary Beth Harren, Lisa Teague, Kandy Over- cash, Mark Bumgarner, Tammy Burns, Lyie Bradshaw, John Myers. 53b. Students interested in unsupervised booklearning and pupils working in the library compose the membership of the Library Club. Members of this club are Tim Rcary, Gino Main, Trent Kiziah, Kathy Reid, Kandy Overcash, Jimmy Simpson, Ruby Myers, Syd Cox, Susan Reid, Laura Sullivan, Jerry Cox, Brent Kiziah, Mark McCor- kle, Jeff Myers, Bryon Pittman, Debra Lunsford, Debra Duncan, Shir- ley Ledford, Lyle Bradshaw, Barbara Rost, Mark Bumgarner. Library Club 53 54a. The students at GFHS who help in the office are: L. Bum- garner. A. Calloway, M. Johnson, P. Cook, P. Lunsford, K. Micheals, S. Jordon, J. Brady, J. I ' ranklin, B. Larson, S. Jones, r. Ingle. J. Sides, C. Kincaid, S. Julian. V. Lail, J. Lail, W. Reece, K. Yount, K. Lowdermilk, J. Rhea, J. Coffey, and N. Spencer. 54b. Monogram Club ' s main objective is to honor the school ' s lettermen. Members are: M. Marshall, S. Sim- mons, I). Robinson. M. Bryant, 1). (Jreene, M. Owens, G. Kirby, T. Coffey. M. Swanson. R. Curtis, J. McCormick. P. Shumaker. A. Starnes, J. Dula, J. Mays, D. Munday. R. Anderson, R. Carswell. G. Ihomas. M. Sims, L). Hardee. J. Coffey, D. ihompson, S. Jordon. S. Keller. S. Julian. B. Brinkley. L. Hawhee, W. Ingle, T. Settlemyre, L. Teague, M. Brinkley, T. Beshears, D. Duncan, P. Allan, R. Brittain, C. Wright, D. Simmons, M. Thomas, D. Yount, R. Bumgarner, R. Reid, M. Harren. K. Wright, S. Yount, 1.. Birtwistle, R. Kiziah, T. Tolbert, S. I ' razier, C. Kincaid, R. Hendricks, T. Settlemyre. B. Wliite. S. Parsons, J. Keller. J. Davis. D. Kirkpatrick, A. Carpenter, C. Kirby, S. Jones, T. Murphy, K. Cline, and R. Ikntlcld. Office Assistants 54 55a. The 1975-1976 Chorus members are: Suzanne Keller, Sandra Julian, Mark Bumgarner, Thomas Murphy, Terri Birtwistle, Sheila Hilton, Sandra [ razier. Cathy Stallings, Carolyn Freeman, Lyle Bradshaw, Brian Pittman, Debra Duncan, Teresa Boles, Tommy Mann, Shirley Ledford, Pam Lunsford, Janet Lail, Kelly Lowdermilk, Debbie Thompson, Alice Clay, Johnny Mitchum, I rank Woods, Jerry Cox, Gary Pearson, Beth Brady, JetT Myers, Dale Clark, and Sherry Winkler. 55b. All State Chorus members are: Cathy Stallings, Suzanne Keller, Teresa Boles, Janet Lail, Jeff Myers, Lyle Bradshaw, and Tammy Burns (not pictured). Chorus 55 Pebble Staff 56a. Pebble Staff brings a light air to students ' lives with its monthly publication of the goings on at school. Members include: Ruby Myers, Kandy Overcash, Kathy Reid, Donna Moses, Pam Isenhour, Kyle Smith, Lois Starnes, Suzy Jones, Sonya Blair, Cindy Johnson, Denise l o , Nancy Barrier, and Gaye Dula. 56b. Pebble Editor Kandy Overcash masterminds the staff ' s efforts and unifies them. 57c. Accounting for the money from sales requires the combined services of Ruby Myers and Donna Moses. 57d. Pebble Staff members Cindy Johnson and Denise Fo.x roam the campus for possible newsworthy items. 57e. Kathy Reid and Editor Kandy Overcash discuss materials that are to be printed and make the necessary cuts and additions. 56 Science Club 58a. Science Club activities include hiking, skiing, and other outdoor pastimes in addition to beneficiary projects, such as March of Dimes fund raising. Its members are Sandra Frazier, Tracy Tolbert, Greg Thomas, Rex Kiziah, Brian Chatman, Ben White, Pam Isenhour, Suzy Jones, Ronnie Brittain, Dennis Crawford, Pete Sharman, Tracy Lane, Terry Coffey, John Coffey, Tiki Tamura, Sandra Jordon, Jo Brady, Pam Allan, Mary Beth Harren, Teresa Boles, Beth Larson, Dan Hardee, Mark Thomas, Lee Starnes, Carla McGuire, Chris Wright, Mark Bumgarner, Tammy Burns, Jerry Cox, Tamera Carter, Bryon Mackie, Mike Sims, Dwayne Simmons, Linda Triplett, Nelson Spencer, Jennifer Metcalf, Steve Simmons, John Keever, Carolyn Moretz, Renee McRary, Beth Brinkley, Rick Curtis. 58b. Officers for the Science Club are Rick Curtis, treasurer; Pam Lsenhour, secretary; Suzy Jones, president; (not pictured is Marty Wilson, vice-president). Los Conquistador es 59a. The interest in the Spanish Club has increased immensely in recent years. Members are D. Thompson, T. Lail, T. Settlemyre, S. Keller, C. Stallings, P. Howell, D. Duncan, L. Hawhee, P. Parham, L. Triplett, K. Wright, S. .Julian, L. Blackburn. A. Calloway, V. Reece, L. Teague, T. Settlemyre, C. Bumgarner, S. Jordon, S. Yount, T. Cannon, M. Johnson. S. Hartsoe, L. Huffman, C. Bolick, L. Starnes, A. Settlemyre, L. Owens, K. Allan, D. Morris, V. Bowman, B. Triplett, S. Ryder, A. Longshore, B. Kirby, L. Harmon, G. Longshore, C. Moretz, P. Rash, M. Miller, R. Myers, S. Hayes, M. Moore, T. Annas, W. Huffman, J. Cannon. L. Clark, A. Morris, C. McGuire, K. Hawkins, R. McRary, C. Murphy, B. Goble, T. Kiziah, B. Kiziah, L. Bradshaw, D. Teague, S. Shumaker, B. Larson, R. Anderson, K. Rash, S. Estes, P. Isenhour, G. Kirby, T. Coffey, P. Allan, G. Thomas, L. Birtwistle, M. Sims, M. Holt, B. Childers, D. White, K. Smith, G. Roberts, B. Annas, K. Blair, T. Moore, D. Holman, P. Harris, K. Colhns, M. McCorkle, J. Carter, D. Annas, L. Starnes, K. Reid, D. Moses. J. Williams, S. Blair, G. Watts, B. Chne, V. Garavag- lia, C. Harrison, M. Johnson, R. White, D. Morris, T. Watson, D. Fairchild. S. Cox, R. Benfield, B. Chatman, B. Mackie, R. Curtis, R. Kiziah, J. Myers, and C. Kirby. 59b. Roberto Alvarez, the Hibriten foreign exchange student, visits with the Spanish classes. 59c. Miss Watson is respon- sible for the resurgent interest in the Spanish program at Granite Falls High. •I : r ' Student Council 60a. Sophomore council members are: J. Metcalf, C. McGuire, B. Brinkley, J. Davis, D. Hardee, D. Kirkpatrick. 60b. The stu- dent body, judging respon- sibly and voting for quality, elected M. Brinkley, D. Robin- son, S. Childers, and T. Bum- garner as the officers of the student body. 60c. Junior council members are: D. Robin- son, R. Kiziah, D. Munday, R. Curtis, C. Johnson, T. Settle- myre, L. Teague, S. Childers, C. Stallings. 61d. Senior mem- bers are: S. Keller, S. Julian, M. Brinkley, S. Frazier, B. Larson, T. Bumgarner, S. Jones. 61e. Freshman members are: K. Allan, M. Johnson, L. Everett, W. June, T. Cannon, R. Parris, S. Triplett. 60 Interact 62a. Interact members are civic-minded boys who show their concern for the community affairs through their participation in projects benefiting the city. Members are: Mike Sims, Ben Wliite, Greg ' ITiomas, Ronnie Brittian, Marie Thomas, Dwayne Simmons, Joe Davis, Dan Hardee, Donald Kirtcpatrick, Mike Swanson, Rex Kiziah, John Parsons, Gary Kirby, Ron Hendricks, Mike Bryant, Alan Hill, John Coffey, Bryon Mackie, Rick Curtis, Nelson Spencer, Tracy Tolbert, Chris Wright, Ixe Starnes, and John Keever. 62b. The officers of Interact Club are: Ben White, President: Mike Miller, Vice-president; Mike Sims, Secretary; Greg Thomas, Treasurer; James Jett, Mike Bryant, and Jim Rhea are on the Board of Directors. 1 62 The major part of school events and activities can be classified into three categories: Classes, Clubs, and Sports. There ARE other affairs in a school, though, which add a certain spice or taste of distinction to curricular life. Regarded, perhaps, as miscellaneous occurrences, features are a most intriguing supplement to the basics. Diversity is an ingredient that makes life worth living. When a pattern is followed continuously, day after day, the element of surprise is subtracted and new things cease to enter into the world of reality. One ' s desire to continue slackens, and he is left with an empty life. Every one needs frequent variations in routine. Each heart contains an insatiable craving to be a part of something different, something exciting, something extraordinary. Once again that tiny high school, cradled in the north side of Granite Falls, gives yet another gracious gift which her students accept and acknowledge through the revival of their scholastic interests. When the beauty on campus is taken for granted, she brings forth pageantry and an exhibition of the highest quality of grace and lovliness ever placed upon the earth. When interest in sports dies down, the homecoming football game unfurls its celebration with all of the pomp and circumstance upon the people. When cheer dwindles and spirits droop, a lively play is oft times produced, or a concert is brought into existence. More instances than not, as a facet of academic life reaches a declining state, something will happen at school to negate this depression, remedying the situation with a festive occasion. One secret to the success of these features is participation, if someone puts to use his talents and God-given abilities, other than simply doing homework and going to classes continuously, that dreaded feeling of monotony and boredom is relieved. A sense of accomplishment is attained when one completes a project or sees a pageant or banquet become a success in which they had a helping hand. One feels good deep down inside because it can be said that 1 have succeeded, or I have accomplished something worthwhile. This feeling has a soothing, maturing effect upon those who encounter it and gives motivation for students to continue. Perhaps, though, a short line of verse could summarize it best: While trodding o ' er the narrow path of life. An idle mind is wont to go astray. So seize each fragrant sweetness while you can. And stop and smell the roses on the way. 63 64 — — — i Look Up America Since America ' s tw(j hundredth birth- day is at hand, the students at Granite Falls High School had the desire to show that they, too, had that patriotic love tor their country, wiiich makes a person an American. Consequently, the homecom- ing festivities revolved around the central topic of Look Up America . One element of the festivities was the float competition. After putting much time and preparation into the con- struction of their floats, each class drove their float in the homecoming parade, which followed the end of school. Also during the halftime intermission of the football game, Mary Brinkley was chosen as Homecoming Queen. With such a celebration as was seen on Homecoming Day, it must be said that the students and faculty at Granite Falls High School truly have a love for their country that would rival the strongest of emotions. 4§- 65 4 4§- 4§ ' 4§ ' 64a. The Homecoming court overflowed with a joy that was typical of their personalities. Left to right, with their escorts: 64b. Mary Brinkley, accompanied by Joe Dula, emerges victorious as 1975 GFHS Homecoming Queen. 64c. Beth Brady displays her emotion as she is named Maid of Honor. Her escort is Marty Wilson. 65d. Selected to represent the Freshman class, Pam Reid, escorted by Steve Ingle. 65e. Judged superior to its competition by the faculty, the float of the Freshmen won top honors. 65f. The Sophomore representative, Beth Brinkley, is escorted by Joe Sims. 65g. Escorted by Joe Keller, Shirley Reid was nominated as Junior class representative. 66h. Homecoming Queen Mary Brinkley, tlanked by mascots Leslie Pittman and Tony Helton, tiikes her victory ride around the field. 66i. The 1975 Homecoming sponsors and escorts. 66j. The cheerleaders watch anxiously to see who the new Homecoming Queen will be. 4 ipipr ' ' : ' r iir r ' : ' r i r ' :! ' : ' i r 66 I A m|a Affn a|a m9gt « A|m m|a a|a m|a sff a|a mKa «|a jt •JW JW aIa a|m mAa m|a |m «]2a « « «  « The Old West Musical ' ' Calamity Jane J9 Remember the good old days when boys were men, men wore guns, and guns were wielded by the man with the tin star? Well, the Old West, in all of its glory and splendor, was recreated when the yearly play was produced, entitled Calamity Jane. Under the direction of Miss Debbie Branch and with assistance from the art department and the band, the popular musical-comedy was brought to Granite Falls High School, and very much appreciated by all who saw it. 67a. Calamity Jane, otherwise known as Sue Erwin, ad libs during a song. 67b. Francis Fryer, alias Lyle Bradshaw, does strange things to the fantasies of the Golden Garter crowd. 67c. Calamity brings various souvenirs to show to the gang back at the saloon. 67d. Bright and sparkly Cathy Stallings portrays the character of Katy. Susan ' s Beautiful Morning On November 1, 1975, some of the most beautiful girls gathered in the high school auditorium to be judged as to who was the prettiest, most poised young lady in the school. Entertainment at the pageant was exceptional, with various students and teachers either singing or dancing. The competition was veiy tight, and the judges ' points were distributed rather evenly. Susan Yount, in accordance with the theme, Oh, What a Beautiful Morning, blossomed into a ray of sunshine as she was selected as Carrousel Princess for 1975. 68a. Susan Yount, a vivacious young senior beauty, triumphed over tough competition to reign as Carrousel Princess. 68b. The girls at the pageant were all blessed with an ample supply of talent, grace, poise, and, or course, sex appeal. 69c. Second runner-up, Debbie Thompson, and first runner-up, Beth Brady, show their joy of winning. 69d. Connie Kincaid glides across the stage with the grace of a swan. 69e. Some of the girls gather round the haystack to sing along with Teresa Boles. 69f. Sandra Julian and Debbie Thompson, a couple of of country girls, try their hand at gardening. 68 69 j|t wy rA f lrt rif rlrt r f rlf ' jlf rlf J| «nw vn« w|w v|w 4 Merry Christmas Sandra Every Christmas the traditional iestivity at Granite Falls High is to have a beauty pageant. Five girls were selected as finalists in the contest by the student body - Sandra Julian, Beth Brady, Cindy Kirby, Connie Kincaid, and Toby Settlemyre. The winner is ijnaginatively called the Christmas Queen. The victor proved to be Sandra Julian, who was cro wned by Mary Brinkley at one of the basketball games. 7()a. A jubilant Sandra Julian is crowned 1975 Christmas Queen by student body president Mary Brinkley, while escort Benny Julian looks on. 70b. Sandra is over- whelmed by an emotional insurgence. 70 I Miss Blue Gold Pant Isenhour Not all school spirit is contributed by the athletes and cheerleaders. A large bulk of it comes from the other students whose interests involve other aspects and talents. To honor the girl who adds the most spirit to the school, aside from the cheer- leaders and athletic participants, the basketball teams selects Miss Blue and Gold. Because of her spirited nature, Pam Isenhour was chosen for the honor and appropriately crowned by the basket- ball teams ' captains during the halftime period of a basketball game. 7 la. At tiie moment of the announcement that Pam had been elected as Miss Blue and Gold, she appeared to be ' ' ' — - ■ r l Ml BBBHH r ,iiBr end, guards the vard markers from theft. J % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % Although it may be considered a commonplace occurrence, to graduate from high school is one of the greatest achievements that a young person can make. To celebrate this achievement, and to honor those who reach it, an annual banquet-dance is given commonly known as the Junior-Senior. As is the custom, the Junior-Senior was sponsored by the Junior class, which worked diligently to raise money. The music at the dance was supplied by Freedom, and the dinner carried the theme of May Flowers. 72a. Handsome Larry Knight and a personable Cherry Lail preside over the multitudes as King and Queen of the Jr. -Sr. 72b. A portion of the teachers sit at a table amusing themselves at the gala affair. 73c. Tommy Robinson does a little high stepping to the music. 74d. Shelia Starnes gets lost in the beat, disregarding the presence of those around her. 74e. Debra Duncan and Eddie Cannon make their contribution to the cause of boosting the party spirit. 72 73 J ftn «1m tS t 0 |n fSn ata tip |f rSp fS t aln 2r «|n «fn ain «|n at al) aSa atta alp a|a a|a fjg, «|a ntp a a)ta a a a rSm iSm ,4 •J Cindy Goes To Spain Leaving one ' s family, home, and frien ds, and going to a foreign country with only a slight knowledge of the people, their customs, and their language is not one of the easiest things one could choose to do. Cindy Kirby decided to follow this path, and gained not only an understanding of the Spanish lan- guage, but also a concept of the unity possessed by people the world over. Cindy found one of the rare jewels of life, and will treasure this jewel in hopes that the wis- dom of how to properly use it will follow. 74a. Cindy takes a brief respite from her hectic routine. 74b. Cindy ' s sisters and brother re- lieved many pressures and helped her to feel at home. 74c. Her family, as is typical of most Spanish famihes, is very united. 74d. After the evening meal, Cindy and her family sit around the table and chat. 1 yp « 4 «9|U « « « « « 1 « « JJ ij J|tf « « 4 tj « tjft tft 4 4 74 Tiki Comes To Granite Falls How different this small town is from Tokyo, Japan. My school used to be much larger than Granite Falls High School. GFHS has a football field and a Band Building instead of Judo gym and swimming pool. People in Japan do not put up Christmas trees and decoration lights on the streets, which are hard to distinguish from stop lights. But, if you look at individuals very carefully, you will find people are the same across the world. We cry when we are sad, and laugh when we are happy. We love music, play sports, talk with friends, and go to Mac- Donald ' s to get a Big Mac. 1 am a Japanese, and you are Americans, but we are all people of the earth. Tiki Tamura 75a. Beth Brinkley makes Tiki feel like one of the boys . 75b. Tiki tries to get his bearings in the parking lot. 75c. Tiki puts into use a basic Granite High pastime - doing nothing. 75 t I Enjoy Being A Girl In accordance with the age-old traditions of Granite High, the Teen Queen pageant was held in honor of the beautiful young ladies composing over fifty percent of the student body. Those girls fortunate enough to be selected by the clubs as contestants were considered by all as fortunate and even envied. The results of the judging found Suzanne Keller as the victor, with Susan Yount and Beth Brady as first and second runners-up. 76a. Cindy Kirby and Cathy Moore, on their way to the pageant, have yet to begin their temporary beautitlcation program. 76b. Suzanne Keller, with just the right combi- nation to please the judges, won the honor of 1975 Teen Queen of GFHS. 76c. All of the Teen Queen contestants file out on stage to give the judges one last opportunity to make up their minds. 76 Classes are perhaps the most essential and important element in a student ' s scholastic career - a facet of school to be taken none too lightly. Classes are a place where the bulk of every pupil ' s hteral booklearning is obtamed. It is easily seen why the teachers place such priority upon their classes, rather than extracurricular activities. For how would a person succeed in life if not for their classroom educational supplement? There- tore, It IS good that the students ' and faculty ' s values should be situated in such a way that the very root of a young person ' s education - his classes will take precedence over all other ingredients in his basic plan for advancement. For this reason. Granite Falls High School is to be given a pat on the back for keeping its values based upon that which would benefit the students most in life. Its administrators have shunned popularity, repelled all harmful influences against the pupils, and held m supreme importance the students ' educational and vocational wellare. With all of the assistance given and aid contributed by the teachers, the door has been opened for in- dustrious students to reach any goal which they feel is attainable. And so they did, for as the age of Granite Falls High School draws near a close, the classes have indeed attempted to reach worthy goals and to change things considered wrong by the student body. Aside from the routine of academic advancement, the classes also have a social side. The relationship between the instructor and the student often times becomes that of an advisor to a person needing help or that of a friend to a triend. A teenager gains much maturity when he has an ever-present guiding hand to show him the right way, and which will give him a chance to choose it. The freedom of making choices and decisions is the means by which one learns to accept responsibility. Accordingly, it is the responsible people in life who coordinate the actions of others into worthwhile endeavors. As for the friendly relationships, to have a friend is one of the most wholesome and enriching experiences one could hope for. It establishes the all-important principle of cooperation. For, were it not for cooperation a chaotic world would result, with no hope of a civilized society. In essence, without class relations the ' ' • students would be stripped of a chief source of their mental, social, and emotional growth, and would be robbed of the chance to fully develop their academic skills. 77 The ] Wrigl [975-1976 inductees into the Society of Distinguisl It, C. Kincaid, M. Wilson, S. Keller, S. Yount. led American High School Students are, fro m left to right: K. 84 ted to participate in the North Carolina Boy ' s State. Toby Settlemyre ete Sharman Doris Shelton Jm Sides Superlatives 89a. Sandra Julian and Thomas Murphy were selected as most versatile in the class of ' 76. 89b. Their constant wit and humor earned Kelh Lowdermilk and Nelson Spencer the title of wittiest. 89c. Amy Calloway and Terry Coffey are the cutest seniors. 89d. Sandra Julian and Greg Thomas are more athletic than any other seniors. 89e. Susan Yount and Rick Smith are the seniors most likely to succeed. Senior Statistics ANNAS. KEITH - FFA 1; FBLA 4; DE 4; Science Club 4; Interact Club 4. ANNAS, RANDY - ICT4. BENFIELD, ALISA - FTA 1, 2; DE 4; Beta Club 2, 3. 4; Anchor Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Band 1; Pebble Staff 2; J.V. Basketball 1,2; Homecoming Sponsor 3, 4. BESHEARS, TANYA - FTA 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; Spanish Club 3; Monogram Club 4; Co-operative 4; Chorus 2; Pebble Staff (Business Manager ) 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Basketball (JV) I; Volleyball 2; Cheer- leading 2, 4; Homecoming Sponsor 3. BLACKBURN, LYNN - FTA 1, 2, 3. 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Art Club 2; Boulder Staff 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; JV Basketball 1; Softball I; Who ' s Who 3, 4; 2nd Place Caldwell County Science Fair 2. BOLES, TERESA - FTA 1 , 2, 3, 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4 ; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3,4; Art Club I, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3); Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3; JV Basketball 1 ; All-State Chorus 3, 4; Carrousel Contestant 4; Meritori- ous Service Band Award 2; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. BRADSHAW, LYLE - Spanish Club 3, 4; French Club 4; Science Club 4; Interclub Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Library Assistant (Vice President) 4; Mars Hill Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Governor ' s School 4. BRADY, BETH - FTA 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Interclub Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3 (Vice-Presi- dent 4); Majorette 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; All-State Chorus 3; Basketball (JV) 1; Homecoming Representative 4; Teen Queen 2nd Runner-Up 3; Carrousel Princess 1st Place 4; Maid of Honor Homecoming 4. BRINKLEY, MARY - Student Council 4; Student Body President 4; Art Club 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Inter-Club Council 4; Class Officer (Vice-President) 1 ; Library Assistant 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Tri-Captain 3, Co-Captain 4); Homecoming Queen 4; Most Popular Senior Girl 4; Homecoming Representative 2; Softb;ill 1. BUMGARNER, MARK - FTA 3; Science Club 3, 4; Interclub Coun- cU 4; Band 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4 (Vice-president 4); Pep Club 3; Bus Driver 4 ; Library Assistant 4 ; Homecoming Escort 3. BUMGARNER, REGGIE - FFA 2; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bricklaying 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4. BUMGARNER, TAMERA - FTA 1,2, 3; FHA 1, 2; FBLA 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Co-operative 4; Pebble Staff Reporter 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Monogram Banquet Waitress 1, 2. CALLOWAY, AMY - FTA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4); Spanish Club 3. 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Pep Club 3; Class Officer (Treasurer) 4; Teen Queen con- testant 1 ; Homecoming Sponsor 2, 4; Cutest Senior Girl 4. CANNON, EDDIE - ICT 3.4;Library Assistant l;Library Club 1. CARPENTER. LARRY - FFA I ; FBLA 4; ICT 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 4; Football 1 ; Baseball 4; Athletic Trainer 2, 3. CHURCH, DEBBIE - FHA 1 , 2, 3; DE 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Pep Club 2, 4; Office Assistant 2; Library Assistant 1, 2, 4; Carrousel Contestant 4. CLINE, NORMA - ICT 3,4. COFFEY, JOHN - Science Club 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Office Assistant 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 3,4; Neatest Senior Boy 4. COFFEY, TERRY - Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Monogram Club 2, 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Cutest Senior Boy 4. COX, JERRY - Beta Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Science Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Drama Club 4; Library Assistant 3, 4; Lab Assistant 4. CRAIG. DONNA - ICT 3.4. CRAWFORD, DENNIS - FFA 1, 2; ICT 3; Science Club 4; Art Club 2, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3; Interact Club 4 ; Baseball 2, 3. DRUM, JULIE - FHA 1 ; ICT 3, 4 ; Cheerleading (Co-Head) 1, 2. DUFFY, TIM - FHA 2; FFA 1 , 4; Bricklaying 3, 4; Volleyball 4. DULA, HERBIE - FFA 1, 2, 3; DE 1, 2; Monogram Club 2; Pebble Staff 2; Football 2, 4. DULA, JERRY - FFA 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Monogram Club 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3,4. DULA. JOE - FFA 2; ICT 3. 4; Interact Club 4; Class Officer (Parliamentarian) 2; Homecoming Escort 2, 4. DULA, LISA - FHA 1 ; ICT 3,4. DUNCAN, DEBRA - FTA 2, 3, 4; FHA 1 ; Spanish Club 3, 4; Allied Youth 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4 (Pianist 3, 4); Pep Club 3; Drama Club 4; Office Assistant 3; Library Assistant 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Teen Queen Contestant 3; Carrousel Contestant 4. ESTES, CHRIS - ICT 3, 4; Bus Driver 3. FOWLER, DIANNE - FHA I, 2; Co-operative 3,4; Library Assistant FOX, DONNIE - FFA 1, 2, 3; Bricklaying 1, 2; Bus Driver 3, 4. FRAZIER. SANDRA - FTA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3, President 4); FHA 1, 2; AFS 2, 3. 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3,4 (Vice-President 4); Science Club 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3); Monogram Club 3, 4; Interclub Council 3, 4; Chorus 4; Pep Club 3 (President); Library Assistant 3, 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4 (Head 2); Junior Marshal 3; Who ' s Who 4; Football Banquet Waitress 1 . FREEMAN, CAROLYN - French Club 2; Co-operative 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Library Assistant 3. FREEMAN, MARTHA - FHA 3; Co-operative 2; Library Club 1; Softball 1. HARKNESS, RICHARD - FFA 4; DE 4. HARREN. MARY BETH - FTA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1 ; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4); French Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Allied Youth 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Student Council 4; Monogram Club 4; Interclub Council 4; Band 1; Boulder Staff 2, 3, 4 (Co-editor 4); Pep Club 3; Class Officer 3 (Parliamentarian); Cheerleading 4; Homecoming Spon- sor 3; Who ' s Who 4 ; Football Banquet Waitress 1. HARTSOE, SHERRIE - FTA 2, 3, 4; FBLA 3; AFS 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 2; Alhed Youth 1, 2, 3; Boulder Staff 2, 3, 4 (Co-editor 4); Pep Club (Treasurer) 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Who ' s Who 3,4; 1st Place Caldwell County Science Fair 2; Foothills Advisory Council Representative 2, 3. HAYES. JUDY - Art Club 2, 4. HENSLEY, REGINA - FTA 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; FBLA 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; Co-operative 3, 4; Band 1 ; Pebble Staff 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Teen Queen Contestant 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Flag Guard 1. HENTSCHEL, MICHEAL - FFA 1,2, 3; ICT 3, 4; Bus Driver 2, 3. HOLMES, ROBERT - ICT 3, 4; Football 1,2. ISENHOUR, PAM - FTA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4 (Treasurer 3, Secretary-Reporter 4); Allied Youth 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Pebble Staff 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Drama Club 2, 3; Ski Club 4 (Secretary); Homecoming Sponsor 3; NC Girls ' State Representative 3; Junior Project Commit- tee 3; Carrousel Contestant 4; Teen Queen Contestant 2, 3; Varsity Statistician 3, 4; Lenoir News Topic School Reporter 4. JOHNSON, MARLA - FTA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice-president 4); Beta Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Anchor Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth 2; Interclub Council 4; Band 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Drama Club 2; Office Assistant 4; JV Basketball 1 ; Junior Marshal 3; Who ' s Who 3, 4; District Secretary of NCHSH 2; Monogram Banquet Waitress 1; Outstanding Marching Bandsman Award 3; Science Project (1st Place District Competition, 2nd Place State Competition). JONES, SUZY - FTA 1, 2, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Science Club 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Allied Youth 2, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Interclub Council 4; Pebble Staff 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Ski C lub 4; Office Assistant 4; Volleyball 4; Cheerleading 1; Homecoming Sponsor 4; Junior Marshal 3; Football Banquet Wait- ress 1 . JULIAN, SANDRA - Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Pebble Staff 3; Pep Club 3; Class Officer 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, 4); Office Assistant 4; Basketball I, 2, 3,4 (Co-Captain 3, 4); Volleyball 4 (Co-captain); All-Conference Basket- ball 3, 4; Homecoming Sponsor 3, 4; Most Versatile and Most Athletic Senior Girl 4; Teen Queen Contestant 1, 2, 3;Carrousel Contestant 4. KELLER. JOEY - FFA 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Bricklaying 3, 4; Football 1 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 4. KELLER. SUZANNE - FTA 1, 2, 3,4;FHA l;AnchorClub 2, 3,4; Spanish Club 3, 4 (Secretary 3); Science Club 2; Alhed Youth 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President 3); Monogram Club 3, 4; Interclub Council 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Librarian 4, President 3); Chorus 4 (Treasurer); Pebble Staff 2 (Co-editor); Pep Club 3; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; 1st Place Caldwell County Science Fair 2; Teen Queen Contestant 1, 2; Teen Queen 3; Homecoming Sponsor 4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 4; Governor ' s School Nominee 2; Pep Band 1, 2; Football and Monogram Banquet Waitress 1. KINCAID, CONNIE - FTA 1, 2, 3,4 (Secretary 4); Beta Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4 (President); Science Club 2; Allied Youth 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer 3); Monogram Club 3, 4; Interclub Council 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3, 4); Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4 (Head 4); Pep Club 3; Office Assistant 4; Library Assistant 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Homecoming Sponsor 3; Society of Distinguished Ameri- can High School Students 3; Most Outstanding Majorette 2; Junior Marshal 3; Pep Band 1; Monogram and Football Banquet Waitress 1; Governor ' s School (Dance) 3; Teen Queen Contestant 3; Carrousel Contestant 4; 1 st Place Caldwell County Science Fair 2. 90 KIRHY, CINDY I TA 3. 4 ; !• BLA 3 ; AFS Student 4; AI S Club 3. 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3,4 (Vice-president 3, President 4); Science Club 2; Allied Youth I, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2; Boulder Staff 4 Cl ypisl); Pep Club 3, 4 ; Class Officer (Secretary) 2; Basketball 1, 2; Cheerleading 4 ; Homecoming Represen- tative 1 ; Homecoming Sponsor 3; Junior Marshal 3; Who ' s Who 4; Isl F ' lace Caldwell County Science I ' air; 3rd Place State Science l air KISTU R, Sn VI ICT 3; DE 4. KIZIAH. SABRINA I TA 1, 2, 3; ( HA 1, 2, 3,4 (Vice-President 3, President 4); Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Co-operative 4; Pep Club 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2, 3; Who ' s Who 3; Society of American High School Students 3: Junior Marshal 3. KLUTZ, BILL - F FA 3, 4; Co-operative 4; Bus Driver 12 3 4 Track 1 . ... LAIL, ALAN IT A 1, 2, 3; UK 3,4. LAIL, JAN1;T - I HA 1, 2 ; Beta Club 2; Co-operative 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2, 3, 4 (Business Manager 3); Pep Club 3; Basketball I All-State Chorus 2, 3,4. LARSON, BETH - LTA 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President 4); Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Student Council 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Office Assistant 4; Basketball 2; Homecoming Sponsor 3, 4. LEDI ORD, SHIRLKY FHA I : Chorus 4; Library Club 4; Library Assistant 4. LINDSLY, CATHY - FTA 1, 2; ICT 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Home- coming Sponsor 2. LOWDLRMILK, KELLY - FTA 1, 2, 4; FBLA 3,4 (Secretary 4); Spanish Club 2; Art Club 1; Co-operative 4; Choru.s 1, 2, 3, 4 (Reporter 3); Pep Club 3, 4: Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Office A.ssistant 4- Wittiest Senior Girl 4; All-State Chorus 4. LUNSFORD, PAM - FTA 3; FHA 1, 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Office As.sistant 4. MAYS, JOHNNY - FTA 1,2; Spanish Club 3; Science Club 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 3; Football 1 2 3 4; Track 1. ' ' ' MICHAEL, KAREN - ICT 3, 4 (Vice-President of VICA Club 3) MILLER, JERRY - FHA 3; DE 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Art Club 4- Office Assistant 4; Basketball 1. MILLER, MIKE FTA 2; AFS 3, 4; Anchor Club Sweetheart 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Pep Club 3; Interact Club (Vice-President) 4; Library Assistant 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 3, 4; Track 2; Homecoming Escort 2; Boys ' State 4; Who ' s Who 3 MUNDAY, JODY - FTA 2, 3; DE 4; Science Club 3; Homecoming E.scort 4. MURPHY, THOMAS - FTA 3; Student Council 1 ; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Chorus 3, 4 (President 4); Pebble Staff 1- Drama Club 3, 4; Class Officer (President 1, 2); Football 1, 2, 3 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Track 2; Homecoming Escort ' l! Most Popular and Most Versatile Boy 4; Mars Hill Choral Clinic 3 MYERS, TERRY - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Bricklaying 3, 4 (Vice-Pre.sidenf 3); Bus Driver 2, 3. NICHOLS, LARRY - FHA I ; FFA I . OVERCASH, KANDY - FTA 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3 ' Interclub Council 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2, 3, 4 (Editor 3, 4); Pep Club 3; Drama Club 2, 3; Library Assistant 4; Library Club (Secretary) 4; Girls ' SoftbaU 1 ; Reporter for Lenoir News Topic 3; Academic Award OWENS, MIKE - FTA I, 2; ICT 4; Science Club 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2; Drama Club 4; Ski Club 4; Library Assistant 3 ' Football 1 , 2, 3, 4 (Co-captain 2, 4) PARSONS, STEVE - ICT 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 2 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. POPE, TIM - DE4; Drama Club 2; Football I, 2. PRESNELL, KATHY - Co-operative 3,4; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball REECE, WANDA - FTA 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; FBLA (Vice-President) 4- Anchor Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Co-opera- tive 4; Band I ; Pebble Staff 3; Pep Club 3; Office Assistant 4; Teen Queen Contestant 3; Neatest Senior Girl 4; School News Reporter for Granite Press 4. RHEA, JIM - FTA 2; FBLA (President) 4; Science Club 2; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; Interclub Council 4; Pebble Staff 2; Interact Club 4; Office Assistant 4; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2;Tennis 3, 4; Track 2; Homecoming Escort 2 RICHARDS, DONNA - FHA I; DE (Historian) 3 4 ROMINGER, CURTIS - FFA 2, 4 - ICT 3 4 SETTLEMYRE, TOBY - FTA 1, 2, 3, ' 4; Anchor Club 2, 3 4 Spanish Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 1. 2, Librarian 3, Treasurer 4); Pep Club 3; Library Assistant 3; BasketbaU 1,2,3, 4; Tennis 4; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Homecoming Representative 4; Teen Oueen Conlestani 2. SHARMAN, PETE I BI.A 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Science Club 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball I; Golf 3, 4; All-Con- ference wrestling 2. SHFLTON, DORIS FHA 3; Co-operative 4; Drama Club 3. SIDES, JILL - Anchor Club 2, 3 (Vice-President 3); Co-operative 3, 4; Cheerleading 3. SIMS, MKTIAEL - FFA 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Interact Club (Secretary) 4; Bus Driver 4; Office Assistant 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 , 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 2. SMITH, KYLE - FTA 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Band 1, 2; Pebble Staff 4; Office As.sistant 4. SMITH, RICK - FTA 2, 3; DE 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President 3, President 4); French Club 3,4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Interclub Council 3, 4; Pebble Staff 2, 3; Cla.ss Officer 1, 3, 4 (Secretary 1, President 3, Vice-President 4); Homecoming Escort 3; Most Likely To Succeed Senior Boy 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 3; Who ' s Who 4; Head Junior Marshal 3; Class Achievement Award 1, 2, 3; Citizenship Award 3. SPENCER, NELSON - Science Club 4; Student Council 1; Interact Club 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Wittiest Senior Boy 4. STARNES, DAVID - FFA 2; ICT 3, 4; Football 1, 2. STARNES, SHEILA - FHA 3; Chorus 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Library Assistant 4. TEAGUE, LEX - Bricklaying 1,2. THOMAS, GREG - FFA 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 4 (Treasurer); Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain 4); Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Player (Baseball) 3; Most Athletic Senior Boy 4. THOMPSON, DEBBIE - FTA 2, 3, 4; FHA I, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 3; AUied Youth 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff of Bayou View Junior High 1; Boulder Staff 3; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Library Assistant 3; Basketball 1, 2, Volleyball 4; Carrousel 2nd Runner-up 4. WARD, PEGGY - FTA 2; DE 3, 4; Chorus 2; Drama Club 3. WHITE, BEN - Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Science Club 4; Student Council 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclub Council 3, 4; Interact Club (President) 4; Class Officer 3, 4 (Vice-President 3, President 4); Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 3, 4; Golf 1. 2, 3, 4; Morehead Nominee 3. WILLIAMS, JAMIE - FTA 3; DE 4; Chorus 2, 3 (Librarian 3); Drama Club 3. WILLIAMS, MARTHA - FTA 1, 2; DE 3, 4 (Historian 3); Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Softball 1. WILSON, MARTY - FTA 2, 3; DE 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-Pres- ident 3, 4); Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Boulder Staff Photographer 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 3, 4; Most Dependable Senior Boy 4. WINKLER, NATHAN - FFA 1, 2, 4; Bricklaying 3 4 WOODS, FRANK - FFA 1; ICT 2; Chorus 1. WRIGHT, KIM - FTA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Bookkeeper 2); FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Interclub CouncU 3, 4; Boulder Staff 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-head 1, 2, 3, Head 4); Most Dependable Senior Girl 4; Teen Queen Contestant 2; Who ' s Who 4; Society of Distingui,shed High School Students 3. YOUNT, DANNY - FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 3, 4; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Interclub Council 3, 4; Bricklaying 3, 4 (President); Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 1, 2. YOUNT, SUSAN - FTA 1 , 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3); FHA 1 , 2 (Historian 2); Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4 (President 3, Board of Directors 4); Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 2; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3. 4 (Treasurer 3, President 4); Art Club 1; Monogram Club 3, ' 4; Interclub Council 3, 4; Boulder Staff 2, 3, 4 (Class Editor 2, 3. 4; Artist 3); Pep Club 3; Ski Club 3; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4 (.Mascot 1, Co-head 4); Homecoming Representative 3, 4; Most Likely to Succeed and Best Looking Senior Girl 4; First Place in District Science Fair 2; First Runner-up in Teen Queen 3; Carrousel Princess 4; Waitress for FootbaU and Monogram Banquets 1 ; Future Homemakers of America Achievement Award 2; Society of Distinguished American Hish School Students 3; Junior Class Projects Committee 3. YOUNT, WILLIAM - FFA 2; Bricklaying 3, 4 (Vice-President): Homecoming Escort 2, 3, 4. 91 Sandra Hayes Becky Helton Ron Hendricks James Hentschel Alan HiU Bret Hollar John Houston Lori Huffman Benita Icard Tina Ingle Wanda Ingle Alan Isenhour John Isenhower James Jett Cindy Johnson Elaine Johnson Rick Jones Sandra Jordon Cindy Keller Gary Keller Jeff Kiziah Rex Kiziah Spending school hours together oft will develop a couple ' s fancy Danny Shelton Regina Triplet! Cindy Trivette Teela Watson Mack White Angela Wicker Joy Williams Richard Williams Dean Wilson David Woods Chris Wright 103 ?5 Donna Abernathy Kim Allan Kerry Allan Dale Annas Phillip Annas Ricky Annas Toni Annas Nathan Arney Neil Arney Fritz Austin Betty Baker Kelly Barker Ken Bell 104 Edmund Poovey Robin Price Paula Pruitt Tim Reary Kim Reid Pam Reid Gene Roberts Sonya Rominger Tommy Scott Angle Settlemyre Judy Sharman Mark Sherrill i David Shuford Joe Sims Jimmie Simpson Janet Smith Judy Smith Linda Smith Tommy Smith . , Clydette Spencer Judith Starnes Randy Starnes j Robby Starnes Twyla Starnes 114 Faculty Is Courageous 115a. Mr. John Keever - Ag. I, II, III 115b. Mrs. Barbara Rost - Librarian 115c. Mr. John McDonald - Driver ' s Education 115d. Mr. Joe Johnson - Bricklaying I and II 115e. Mrs. Joanne Triplett - Home Economics 1. II, III Granite Falls High School was saddened by the death of Mrs. Triplett on January 17, 1976. Faculty Is Understanding 116a. Mrs. Libby Hunley - Guidance Counselor, English 1, Annual Advisor 116b. Mrs. Martha Martin - Typing I, Shorthand, Book- keeping 116c. Mrs. Marie Swink - General Math Algebra, Advanced Math 116d. Mrs. Virginia Roberson - Special Education 1 16e. Mrs. Katherine Keever - Business Vocation, Intro- ductory Office Practice 117 Faculty Is Talented 118a. Mr. Don Kirkpatrick - Boys ' Physical Education 1 18b. Mr. Bernard Noble - General Science, Biology 1 1 8c. Mr. EUiott Spohn - Art I and II 118d. Mr. Paul Hinkle - Band 1 18e. Mrs. Debbie Canipe - Girls ' Physical Education, Civics 1 19a. Miss Janet Teague - Algebra I and II, Geometry 1 19b. Miss Diane Watson - Spanish I, II, III. IV 1 19c. Miss Debbie Branch - English II 119d. Miss Tamera Carter - Biology, Advanced Biology, General Science 119 Index Abernathy, Donna 50, 104 Advertisements 125-143 Allan, Kimberly 35, 39, 49, 59, 61 104 Allan, Pam 1 1, 38,40,49, 54 59, 92 Allen, Kerry 104 Allen. Wanda 39, 50, 92 All-Conference Players 29 Allied Youth 38 American Field Service 74, 75 Anchor Club 40 Anderson, Rick 23,54,59,92 Annas, Chris Annas, Dale 104 Annas, David 59, 92, 98 Annas, Keith 45, 47, 78 Annas, Phillip 104 Annas, Randy 39 Annas, Rick 59, 104 Annas, Toni 59, 104 Arney, Gloria 98 Arney, Nathan 104 Arney, Neil 104 Arney, Phillip 39 Atkin, Tony 92 Austin, Ivey 39, 104 Austin, Mary 98 Auton, James 39, 98 Baker, Betty Jo 104 Baker, Cynthia 50, 98 Baker, Diane 98 Baker, Marieta Baker, Quinton 98 Band 39 Barker, Kelly 48, 104 Barnaby, Susie 98 Barrier, Nancy 38, 56, 92 Basketball - Boys ' Junior Varsity 30, 31 Basketball - Girls ' Junior Varsity 34, 35 Basketball Boys ' Varsity 26-28 Basketball Girls ' Varsity 1 2-14 Beach, Paula 98 Beasley, Vickie Bell, Glenda Bell, James 104 Bell, Karen Benfield, Alisa 46,47,78 Benfield, Eddie 98 Benfield, Ronnie 38, 39, 54, 59, 92 Benfield, Willard 48 Bentley, Danny 48, 98 Beshears, Tanya 1 1 , 4 1 , 54, 78 Beta Club 38 Biddix, Johnny 92 Birtwistle, Laurie 11,54, 59, 92 Birtwistle, Terri 36, 38, 49, 55, 98 Blackburn, Lynn 38, 40, 43, 49, 59, 78 Blackburn, Rita 50, 104 Blackburn, Sam Blair, Keith 59, 104 Blair, Sonya 49,56, 59, 98, 100 Blanton, Allen Blue and Gold (Miss) 71 Bodenheimer, Carolyn 104 Bolick, James 23 Bolick, James 38, 39, 52, 104 Bolick, John 104 Boles, Teresa 38, 39, 45, 49, 52, 55 58, 69, 78 Bolick, Karen 36, 39,49,59,98 Bolick, Pam 78 Bolick, Vance 48 BoulderStaff 42, 43 Bowman, Vickie 50, 59, 104, 105 Bradshaw, Lyle 39, 52, 53, 55, 67, 78, 86 Bradshaw, Ricky 78 Brady, Beth 38, 39, 40, 53, 55, 64, 78, 81 Brady, Jo 38, 39,40,49,52,54 58, 92, 97 Branch, Debbie 1 19 Brewer, Mike Bricklaying 44 Briggs, Gerry Brinkley, Beth 14, 16, 54, 58, 60, 65 75, 98 Brinkley, Mary 12, 14, 16, 54, 61 64, 66, 70, 78, 88 Brinkley, Randy Brittain, Billie 39 Brittian, Dwayne 48, 98 Brittian, Gary Brittian, Ronnie 15, 54, 58, 62, 98 Brown, Paula 39, 92 Browning, Vickie 50, 104 Bryant, Kathy Bryant, Michael 17, 23, 27, 54, 62, 92 Buckner, Keith 48, 92 Bumgarner, Cheryl 45, 50, 59, 92 Bumgarner, Darlene 98 Bumgarner, Linda 49, 54, 98 Bumgarner, Lisa 92 Bumgarner, Mark 53, 55, 58, 78 Bumgarner, Reggie 25, 44, 54, 78 Bumgarner, Tamera 41, 45, 60, 61, 78 Bumgarner, Willie 48, 104 Burch, Becky 104 Burns, Tamera 38, 49, 53, 58, 92 Burns, Stanley 48, 92 Burton, Kay 52, 92 Burton, Sherrie 104 Bus Drivers 4 1 Calamity Jane 67 Calloway, Amy 40,49, 50, 51, 53, 54 59, 79, 89 Canipe, Debbie 16, 118 Cannon, Daria 92, 97 Cannon, Eddie 39, 73, 78 Cannon, Jeanine 59 Cannon, Ricky 30, 48, 105 Cannon, Susan 98 Cannon, Tierza 49, 61,59, 105 Carlton, Mary 50, 105 Carlton, Stacy 105 Carnett, Perry Carpenter, Alan 54, 30, 98 Carpenter, Larry 39, 45, 78 Carrousel Pageant 68, 69 Carswell, Michael 105 Carswell, Michael 105 Carswell, Randy 17, 30, 54, 98 Carter, Jeff 59, 105 Carter, Tamera 58, 119 Carver, Sandra 50, 105 Chatman, Brian 38, 47, 49, 58, 59 92 Chatman, Mickey 50, 105 Cheerleaders, Junior Varsity 36 Cheerleaders, Varsity 10, 11 Childers, Brent 59, 105 Childers, Sonya 38, 40, 42, 52, 60 92 Christmas Queen 70 Chorus 55 Church, Debbie 46, 47, 78 Church, Jo Ann 105 Church, Rebecca 113 Church, Sharon 92 Clark, Dale 55, 78 Clark, Lisa 50, 59, 105 Clay, Alice 55 Cline, Barbara 39, 59, 105 Cline, Doug 39, 78 Cline, Kenneth 17, 39, 54, 92 Cline, Larry 48, 98 Cline, Norma 39, 78 Coffey, Dennis 48 Coffey, John 24, 25, 41, 54, 58 62, 78, 88 Coffey, Lissa 98 Coffey, Terry 22, 23, 54, 58, 59, 89 Cogdell, James 48 Cogdell, Robert 48 Collins, Debbie 98 Collins, Debra Collins, Jeffrey 105 Collins, Kimberly 50, 59, 105 Collins, Rhonda 35, 39, 105 Colvard, Donna 47, 92 Cook, Anthony 33, 48 Cook, Debra 92 Cook, David 106 Cook, Patsy 49, 52, 54, 92 Cook, Richard 48, 98 Cook, Robin 39, 50 Corbett, James Cox, Baxter 52, 53, 59, 92 Cox, Jerry 52, 55, 58, 79 Cox, Stuart 39 Craig, Donna 39, 79 Craig, Russell 106 Craig, Terry Crawford, Dennis 58, 25, 79 Crouch, Christopher 48 Crowe, Mark 105 Crump, Randy 39, 92 Curtis, Cathy 106 Curtis, Charles 33, 106 Curtis, Rick 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 38 43,49,52,54,58,59,60,62,93 Cutshall, Kenneth 98 Dameron, Tammy 98 Dameron, Victoria 50, 106 Davis, Joe 18, 23, 26, 27, 62, 98 Day, Keith 48, 106 Deal, Max 24, 25, 1 17 Dedication 124 Devenny, Gary 33, 48, 98 Dewey, Carl 106 Dishman, Brenda 106 Distributive Education 46, 47 Drama Club 52 Drumm, Juhe 39, 79 Duffey,Tim 44,48, 79 Duffey, Clay 48, 106 Dula, Charles 106 Dula, Cindy 50, 106 Dula, Gaye 38, 50, 56, 93 Dula, Herbie 46,47, 79 Dula, Jerry 39, 48, 54, 79 Dula, Joey 64, 80 Dula, Lisa 39, 80 Dula, Patricia 50, 106 Dula, Robert 98 Dula, Rodney 48, 106 Duncan, Debra 1 1, 38, 49, 52, 53, 54 55, 59, 73, 80 120 Dyson, Teresa 80 Earlcy, Vic key 106 Eckard, Larry Elliot, Larry 39, 93 Elmore, Terry 98 Ernest, Wesley 1 06 Estes, Chris 39, 80 Estes, Greg 30, 31, 48 Estes, Sherry 59, 98 Evans, Elizabeth Evans, Sue 98 Everette, Leigh 49, 50, 61, 106 1-aculty 112-119 I ' airchUd, Deborah 38, 39, 59, 93 r-airchild, Vickie 39, 93 I ' ortenberry, Alison 99 Football Junior Varsity 32, 33 Football Varsity 20-23 Fowler, Diane 41, 80 Fowler, Helen 52, 113 Fox, David Fox, Donnie 80 Fox, Denise 50, 56, 57, 93 Franklin, Jeanette 54, 101 Frazier, Sandra 1 1,38, 49, 52, 53, 54 55, 58, 61, 80, 81 Freeman, Alice 35, 55, 99 Freeman, Glenda 50, 93 Freeman, Janet Freeman, Martha 80 French Club 52 Freshman 104-111 Freshman Officers 105 Frye, Teresa 106 Frye, Robert Frye, Wayne 106 FBLA 45 FFA48 FHA 50, 51 FTA 49 Garavaglia, Vanda 39, 59. 99 Garland, Ray 1 06 Gilbert, Larry 38, 93, 94 Gilliam, Teresa 38, 43, 45, 50, 93 Goans, Beverly 49, 52, 106 Goble, Beverly 38, 39, 40, 49, 50, 59, 99 Goble, Jerry 23,44,93 Golf 18, 19 Gosnay, Susan Greene, Danny 23, 39, 54, 93 Greer, Gary 39, 93 Griffee, Mike 93 Gross, Katherine Haas, Jeff 39, 93 Haas, Jerome 39, 106 Haas, Mark 99 Hagy, Norma Hamby, Linda Hamby, Phyllis Hamby, Rebecca 99 Hamlet, James Hand, George 99 Hanson, Chris 93 Hanson, David 48, 106 Hardee, Daniel 23, 24, 25, 27, 54, 58 60, 62, 99 Hardee, Debbie 16. 106 Harkness, Richard 47, 48, 81 Harman, Lisa 39, 59, 107 Harren, Mary Beth 10, 38, 40, 42, 49 52, 53, 54, 58, 80 Harris, Calvin 48, 99 Harris, Jeffrey 23, 44, 93 Harris, Pamela 50, 59, 107 Harrison, Cynthia 39,49, 59, 107 Harrison, Regina 1 07 Hart, Olivia Hart, Randy Hartley, Terry 99 llartsoe, Sherrie 38,42, 49. 5 3. 59, 81, 87 Hatley, Rebecca Hawhee, Lisa 14, 16, 49, 54, 59 Hawkins, Karen 59, 99 Hawkins. Robin 99 Hayes, Judy 81 Hayes, Rcva 1 1 2 Hayes, Sandra 38, 59, 94 Hefner. Chris 107 Helton, Becky 94 Helton, Geneva Helton, Kenny 48, 99 Helton, Sandra 16, 99 Hendricks, Ron 39, 52, 54, 62. 94 Hendrix, Larry 30, 107 Hensley, Regina 41, 45, 81 Henson, Brenda 35, 107 Hentschcl, James 48, 94 Hentschel, Mike 39, 81 Hentschcl, Rebecca 14, 38, 99 Herald, Willie Herring, Cathy 50, 107 Herring, Homer 30, 107 Herring, James 81 Herring, James Hicks, Forrest Hick.s, Terri 39, 107 Hildebran, Kim Hildebran, Martha 50, 107 Hill. Allan 17, 23, 44, 62, 94 Hilton, Kathy Hilton, Sheila 35, 55, 99 Hines, Richard 48 Hinkle, Paul 1 1 8 Hollar, Bart 48, 107 Hollar, Bret 39, 94 Hollar, Mike 107 Holman, Donna 59, 107 Holmes, Beverly 107 Holmes, Roger 30, 39, 99 Holsclaw, Patricia 107 Holt. Mike 39, 1 14 Holt. Mike 59. 107 Homecoming 64-66 Honeycutt. Donnie 107 Honeycutt, Helen Houck, Dorita 107 Houston, Angle 107 Houston, Randy 39, 48. 94 Howell. Patricia 39, 40, 49, 59, 99 Hoyle, William 99 Hubbard, Becky Huffman, Bobby 29 Huffman, Chtystal 99 Huffman, David 33, 107 Huffman, Frances 41, 50, 81 Huffman, Gary 48, 81 Huffman, Joanne 40, 117 Huffman, Lisa 107 Huffman, Lori 38, 39, 49, 50, 59, 94 Huffman, Wanda 50, 59, 100 Hughes, Chipper 81 Hughes, Vicki Hunley, Libby 116 Hutto, Cheryl 107 Icard, Benita 50, 94, 95 Icard, David 107 Icenliour. Larry 48 Icenhour. Terry 108 ICT 39 Ingle, Steve 30. 33, 65, 108 Ingle, Tammy 1 00 Ingle, Terry 108 Ingle, Tina 39, 54, 94 Ingle, Wanda 14, 38, 50, 54, 94 Interclub Council 53 Isenhour, Allan 94 Isenhour. Pam 38. 39. 49, 56, 58 59, 70, 80, 81 Isenhower. John 93, 94 Jett. James 23, 44, 62, 94 Johnson, Cindy 38, 39, 40. 56, 57 60, 94 Johnson, Elaine 38, 45. 94 Johnson. Joe 44, 115 Johnson, Maria 38, 39, 40, 49. 53, 54, 59, 81, 87 Johnson, Mike 59, 61, 105, 108 Johnson, Susan John.son, Teri 35, 49, 108 Johnston, Lisa 1 08 Jones, Barbara 1 14 Jones. Rick 27, 94 Jones, Suzy 16. 38. 49. 52. 53, 54, 56 58, 81 Jones, Tammie 49, 5 2, 108 Jordon, Rick 108 Jordon, Sandra 38, 40. 50, 51, 54, 58, 59, 79, 94, 103 Julian, Ben 33, 70, 108 Julian, Sandra 12, 13, 14, 16, 29. 54. 55, 59, 61, 70, 82, 89 June, Willie 61, 105, 108 Juniors 92-97 Junior-Senior 72, 73 Kees, Ricky Keever, John 1 15 Keever. John Jr. 39, 48, 62. 58, 100 Keever, Katherine 41, 116 Keller, Allan Keller, Cynthia 45, 94 Keller, Gary 23,41.44,94 Keller, Joey 27,44, 54, 65, 82 Keller, Margaret 39, 52, 108 Keller, Mary 108 Keller, Suzanne 14, 38, 39, 40, 49, 53, 54, 55, 59, 61. 76. 82. 84 Kincaid. Connie 14, 39, 38. 49. 52. 53. 54, 69, 81, 82, 84 Kirby, Alan 48, 100 Kirby, Belinda 108 Kirby, Beth 52, 59, 108 Kirby. Cindy 1 1, 38,49, 53. 54, 59, 74, 76, 81, 82 Kirby, Gary 23, 30, 54, 59, 62, 100 Kirby, Jeff 48, 100 Kirby, Kenneth 39, 100 Kirby, Mark 48, 108 Kirby, Reba Kirby, Tim 30, 100 Kirby, Wayne 34, 1 14 Kirkpatrick. Don 15, 23, 30. 1 18 Kirkpatrick. Donald 15, 23, 25, 27, 28, 54, 60, 62, 100 Kistler. Steve 47. 82 Kiziah. Brent 53, 59, 100 Kiziah, Jeff 23,44.94 Kiziah, Rex 17, 38. 54. 58. 59. 60 62, 94 121 Kiziah, Sabrina 4 1 , 50, 51, 82 Kiziah, Trent 53, 59, 100 Klutz, Billv 82 Klutz, Debbie 16, 100 Knight, Larry 72 Krimminger. Kathy 35,49, 50, 108 Lail. Alan 47, 83 Lail, Janet 54, 55, 83 Lail, Cherry 72 Lail, Mike 48, 100 Lail, Richard 48, 100 Lail, Teresa 14, 16, 38, 54, 59, 95 Lane, Tracy 30, 49, 52, 58, 100 Laney, Jeff Laney, Jerry Larson, Beth 40, 49, 53, 54, 58, 59 61, 83 Larson, Rob 108 Laxton, Robin 50, 95 Laxton, Roger 108 Laxton, Ronnie 17 Ledbetter, Kevin 108 Lcdbetter, Scott 39, 95 Ledford, James 33, 100 Ledford, Judy 100 Ledford, Shirley 5 3, 55, 83 Lefevers, Sherrie 5 2, 95 Lefevers, Vickie 47, 95 Lester, James 108 Library Assistants 53 Lindsey, Cathy 83 Lindsey, Susan 14, 95 Livingston, Sandra 95 Longshore, Ann 59, 100 Longshore, Gwen 39, 52, 59, 108 Looper. Larry 48, 100 Love, Norma 1 08 Lowderinilk, Jeff 52 Lowdermilk, Kelly 41,45,49, 52, 54, 55, 83, 89 Lowdermilk, Meiinda 38, 52, 100 Lowinan, Lori 100 Lunsford, Debra 35, 38, 39, 49, 53, 100 Lunsford, Jackie 108 Lunsford, Pam 40, 52, 54, 55, 83 Mackie, Byron 38, 49, 52, 58, 59, 62, 95 Main, Gino 53, 108 Maltba, Eddie 109 Maltba, Evan 39, 95 Maltba, Gary Mann, Tommy 55, 83 Marley, Biliie 48, 109 Marley, Linda 100 Marshall, Michael 23, 25, 54, 95, 48 Martin, Marty 1 16 Mask, Sam 39, 100 Massagee, Kurt 48, 100 Mathis, Cindy 38, 100, 101 Mathis, Denita 38, 50, 101 Maynard, Richard 101 Maynard, Tim Mays, Jeff 52, 109 Mays, John 22, 23, 54, 83 McCormick, James 17, 30, 31, 54, 101 McCormick, Tony 30, 109 McCorkle, Mark 53, 59, 101 McDaris, Sonya McDonald, Glennie 36, 39, 49, 50, 109 McDonald, John 115 McGiotiilin, Barbara 109 McGuire, Carla 36, 40, 49, 50, 58, 59, 60, 101 McLean, Dale 23,44, 95 McLean, Debbie 14, 50, 101 McRary, Joey 109 McRary, Renee 35, 39, 40, 49, 52, 58, 59, 101 Medford, Wesley 30. 101 Metcalf, Bill 112 Metcalf, Jennifer 35, 39, 49, 58, 60 101 Michaels, Karen 39, 54, 83 Miller, Chris 39, 109 Miller, Doug 101 Miller, Jerry 47, 83 Miller, Marsha 38, 59, 95 Miller, Mike 15, 22, 23, 62, 84 85, 87 Miller, Teresa 95 Minton, Bridget 109 Minton, Velvet 109 Mitcham. Audie 49, 109 Mitcham, Dickie 48 Mitcham, Johnny 55, 109 Mitcham, Paula Mitcham, Waily 33, 39,48, 101 Mitchell, Angue 39, 50, 109 Mitchum, Beverly Mitchum, Steve 84 Monogram Club 54 Moore, Cathy 76 Moore, Jack Moore, Kenneth Moore, Margaret 49, 50, 109 Moore, Terrv 59, 95 Moretz, Carolyn 38, 39,41, 49, 53, 58, 59, 95 Moretz, Geraldine 109 Moretz, Rita 39,40, 52, 101 Moretz, Steve 109 Morris, David 59, 101 Morris, Donna 34, 35, 50, 59, 109 Morris, Allison 59 Moses, Donna 38, 39, 49, 50, 5 1 , 56, 57, 59, 95 Munday, David 23, 39, 54, 60, 95 Munday, Jody 47, 84 Murphy, Cheryl 39, 40, 49, 50, 59, 102 Murphy, Thomas 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 52, 53, 54, 55, 88, 89 Myers, Dale 48, 95 Myers, Jeff 53, 55, 109 Myers, John 32, 52, 53, 59, 95 Myers, Ruby 38, 40, 53, 56, 57, 59 95 Myers, Terry 44,48, 84 Nance, Mike 48, 109 Nichols, Larry 39 Nix, Rebecca 102 Nix, Richard 48, 102 Nix, Ronnie 39, 95 Noble, Bernard 27, 1 18 O ' Brien, Mark 84 Office Staff 54 Overcash, Kandy 28, 49, 53, 56, 57, 84 Owens, Lori 34, 35, 38, 39, 49, 59 109 Owens, Mike 22, 23, 29, 54, 84 Parham, Mike 32, 33, 109 Parham, Paula 38, 52, 59, 102 Parlier, Chris 48, 102 Parlicr, Johnny 1 09 Parris, Rhonnie 33, 52, 61, 109 Parsons, John 33, 62, 102 Parsons, Steve 27, 39, 54, 84 Pearson, Gary 39, 55, 95 Pebble Staff 56, 57 Peele, Lou 113 Pendergrast, Janice 50, 95 Phillips, Bobby 95 Phillips, Linda 96 Phillips, Tim Philyaw, Jewel 102 Pilkinton, Brenda 102 Pipes, Billy Pittman, Charles 53, 55, 109 Pitts, Debbie 39, 50, 102 Poovey, Edmund 48, 1 10 Poovey, Teresa 39 Pope, Barbara 39, 102 Pope, Tim 47, 84 Powell, Carol 102 Powell, Jackie 39, 96 Presnell, Kathy 84 Price, Carla Price, Donna 36, 49, 102 Price, Pamela 102 Price, Robin 36, 50, 110 Price, Sarah 1 14 Pruitt, Marvin 47, 96 Pruitt, Paula 110 Prushinski, John 14, 19, 117 Randolph, Jimmy 102 Rash, Karen 50, 59, 102 Rash, Patty 39,49, 59, 96 Reary, Richard 48, 1 10 Reary,Tony 48, 53, 102 Rector, Kathy 102 Reece, Tim Reece, Wanda 40, 41,45,49,53, 54, 59, 85, 88 Reid, Debra Reid, Franklin 48 Reid, Jerry 17, 30, 33 Reid, Jimmy 20, 23, 102 Reid, Kathy 53, 56, 57, 96 Reid, Johnny Reid, Kim 59, 1 10 Reid, Pam 39, 65, 110 Reid, Paul 102 Reid, Reva 39, 102 Reid, Rex 23,48 Reid, Shirley 50, 65, 96 Reid, Susan 50, 96 Rhea, Jim 15, 22, 23,45, 54, 85 Rice, Mark Richards, Donna 46, 47, 85 Roberson, Virginia 1 16 Roberts, George 59 Roberts, Randy 48, 1 10 Robinson, David 21, 54, 60, 96 Robinson, Naomi 102 Robinson, Tommy 73 Rominger, Curtis 39,48, 85 Rominger, Sonya 110 Rost, Barbara 53, 115 Russell, Annabel 1 24 Ryder, Sandra 59, 96 Ryder, Tim 44, 96 Schmertzler, Karl 25, 96 Science Club 58 Scott, Caroll Scott. Tommy 1 1 0 122 Se.iirs, David 48, 102 Scars, Kimbcrly 35, 102 Seniors 78-87 Senior Class OITicers 79 Senior Statistics 90, 91 Senior Superlatives 88, 89 Settlemyre, Angle 59, 1 10 Settlemyre, Toby 13, 14, 39, 40, 49, 54, 59, 85 Settlemyre, Tonya 14, 49, 54, 59, 60, 96 Sliarnian, Judy 1 1 0 Sharman, Pete 18, 19, 85 Sliarpe, Tommy Shell, Steve 17 Shclton, Danny 48, 103 Shelton, Doris 41, 85 Sherrill, Mark 30,48, 1 10 Shu lord, David 1 10 Shut ' ord, Marshall Shumaker, Paul 15, 30,43, 103 Shumaker, Sherri 38, 39, 49, 59, 96 Sides, Jill 54, 85 Simmons, Dwayne 17, 23, 30, 31, 54, 58 62, 103 Simmons, Steve 22, 24, 25, 52, 54 58, 96 Simpson, James Simpson, Jimmy 53, 84, 1 10 Sims, Joe 30, 33,48, 65, 1 10 Sims, Mike 22, 23, 24, 25, 27,41 48, 54.58,59,62,85,86 Sisk, Becky 50, 103 Sisk, Tommy 39, 96 Smith, Darryl 96 Smith, Janet 1 10 Smith, Judy 1 10 Smith, Kyle 56, 59 Smith, Linda I 10 Smith, Rick 79, 81, 82, 83, 86, 89 Smith, Rodney 48, 96 Smith, Tommy 48, 1 10 Sophomores 98-1 03 Spanish Club 59 Spencer, Clydette 110 Spencer, Nelson 54, 58, 62, 86, 89 Spohn, Elliott 118 Spradling, David Spradling, t ' lorcnce Stafford, Jimmy 48 Stallings, Cathy 28, 39, 40, 49, 52, 53 55,59,60,67,96 Starnes, Allen 17,39,48, 54, 96 Starnes, David 39, 86 Starnes, James Starnes, Johnny 39, 97 Starnes, Judith 110 Starnes, Lee I 7, 39, 48, 52, 53, 58 62, 103 Starnes, Lisa 36, 49, 52, 59, 103 Starnes, Lois 38,40,41, 52, 56, 59 97 Starnes, Randy 48, 1 10 Starnes, Richard 1 1 2 Starnes, Robby 110 Starnes, Shiela 73, 86 Starnes, Steven 103 Starnes, Twyla 1 1 0 Starnes, Willie 48, 111 Stewart, Billy Stewart, Bobbie 86 Stinnett, Phillip Story, Sheldon 25 Story, Kim 35, 103 Strassner, Durwood 1 1 1 Student Council 60, 61 Sullivan, Laura 50, I I 1 Sullivan, Wanda I I 1 Swanson, Mike 22, 23, 25, 27, 54 62, 97 Swanson, Phyllis Swink, Marie I 1 6 Tamura, Tiki 39, 40, 52, 58, 75, 86 Teague, Barbara Teaguc, Dawn 39, 40, 50, 59, 97 Teague, Janet I 1 9 Teague, Jerry 1 03 Teague, Kenneth 48 Teague, Lex 44, 86 Teague, Lisa 1 3, 14, 38, 40, 42, 49, 53, 54, 59, 60, 97 Teague, Marty 48,11! Teen Queen Pageant 76 Tennis 1 5 Terry, Johnny Thomas, Don 46, 47, 1 13 Thomas, Greg 22, 23, 25, 29, 54, 58 59, 62, 86. 89 Thomas, Mark 23. 24, 25, 54, 58 62, 103 Thompson, Debbie 14, 16, 38, 49, 52, 54 55. 59, 69, 86 Thompson, Tori 50, 52. 1 1 1 Tolbert, Tracy 17,23, 54, 58, 62,103 Track 1 7 Tramble, Vanessa 35, 103 Triplett, Caroll 48, 1 1 1 Triplett, Gloria 97 Triplett, Joanne 50, 1 15 Triplett, Joney 18, 19 Triplett, Linda 36, 40, 49, 50, 58, 59 101, 103 Triplett, Mark 48, 1 1 1 Triplett, Monta 47, 50, 97 Triplett, Regina 50, 103 Triplett, Ronnie 27, 44 Triplett, Sandra 50, 1 1 1 Triplett, Scott 29 Triplett, Susan 49, 50, 59, 61, 111 Trivette, Cynthia 103 Vaughan, Kenneth 48, 1 1 1 Volleyball 16 Walden, Mark Walker, Debbie 1 1 1 Walker, Jeff 39, 97 Walker, Mark 23. 93, 97 Walker, Tina 110 Ward, Dennis 48 Ward, Peggy 47, 87 Warlick,Tim 97 Watson, Diane 40, 59, 1 19 Watson, Ronnie 97 Watson, Teela 39, 59, 103 Watson, Tina 59, 1 10 Watts, Ginger 16, 35, 59, 1 1 1 White, Ben 15, 1 8, 19, 22, 23, 38 53, 54, 58, 62, 79, 81, 82, 87 White, Benny 1 1 1 White, Dennis 33, 59, 1 1 1 White, Johnnie Wliite, Ken 15, 18 White, Mack 48, I 03 White, Mike 87, 88 White. Ruth 50, 59, 1 I 1 Wicker, Angela 36, 43, 49, 103 Williams. Celleste 1 1 I Williams, Cindy 39, 50 Williams, Jamie 47, 87 Williams, Joy 49, 50, 59, 103 Williams, Martha 4 7, 81, 87 Williams, Richard Willis, Brent 1 1 1 Wilson. Dean I 03 Wilson, Gerald 39 Wilson, Greta 97 Wilson, Mark 48, 1 1 1 Wilson, Marty 25, 43, 46. 47, 64, 84 87, 88 Winkler, Nathan 44, 48, 87 Winkler, Sherrie 55, 97 Woodie, Richard Woods, Almajane 97 Woods, David 23, 27, 33, 48, 103 Woods, Frank 39, 55, 87 Wooten, Phillip 48, 1 1 1 Wright, Chris 23, 54, 62, 103 Wright, Donna 39,49,97 Wright, Glenda 39, 50, 1 1 1 Wright, Kim 10, 38, 40, 43, 49, 50 53, 54, 59. 84. 87, 88 Young. Slieila 1 1 1 Yount, Betty 1 1 1 Yount, Danny 22, 23, 44, 48, 54, 87 Yount, Kathy 16, 38, 50, 54, 97 Yount, Susan 10, 38, 40, 43, 49, 53, 54 59, 68, 84, 87. 88. 89 Yount, William 87 123 Dedication 1976 If this dedication could be summarized by only one sentence, it would have to be that old adage, Experi- ence is the best teacher . For it is only through experi- ence that the requirements for becoming a truly great teacher are attained. There are four teachers at Granite Falls who have proved this fact, personifying the deep truth that these five words convey and nurturing it to its fullest bloom. Their constant and undying efforts to help their students to attain knowledge have been appreciated by each student. The persons to whom this annual is dedicated are Annabel Russell, Richard Starnes, M.S. Deal, and Don Kirkpatrick. They have a combined total of 105 years teaching experience. Most assuredly, if the old saying IS true, these teachers are among the greatest ever to teach in our classrooms, and their students ' good fortune is immeas- urable. To be given the chance to delve into such deep wells of knowledge, patience, love, understanding, and yes, experience, is a blessing beyond comprehension. pl l lll MI I .. o — CD CD 13 CO cr o o Ct) O — o I— A 126 Rhodhiss Gulf Complete Automotive Service June Bumgarner Paul Bumgarner Join The Pepsi People Feelin ' Free Steve White Toyota Toyota - Buick - Mercedes Benz Highway 64-70 West Hickory, N. C. Office: 328-5586 P. 0. Box 1088 Hickory, North Carolina NORTH HICKORY FURNITURE COMPANY PO DRAWFR 759 HK ' KdRY NORTH ( AROl lNA l SH(il TELEPHON K (7(H) 328 1841 127 Good Luck To The Class Oj 1976 Chariot Corner Highway 321 Granite Falls Ray ' s Used Cars 11 14N.C. 127 North Hickory, N.C. 28601 Phone: 327-4579 Ray Deal Bill Crump City Barbeque Granite Falls 396-1413 Fairway Motor Sales Selling Quality Not Volume At A Fair Price 1210 1st Avenue S.W. Hickory, N.C. 327-3738 John Rhea Walter Parlier 128 Shanghai i iuvK s ijoay nop Complete Auto Repairs Cedar Valley Fabrics Groceries Gasoline Phone 396-3108 Feed Grace Chapel Road Box 376 Rt. 7 Hickory, N.C. 396-7586 Men ' s Shop Of Granite New Business Located In the Old Western Auto Building Younfs Grocery South Main Street Granite Falls, N.C. Compliments of Snyder Paper Corporation Hickory-High Point—Charlotte Foster ' s Coin Laundry South Main Street Granite Falls Hickory Home and Garden Center Highway 321 By-Pass N.W. Hickory, N. C. 327-2877 Sally ' s Diner North Main Street Granite Falls North Carolina 28630 John ' s Used Cars 925 3rd Ave. N.W. Hickory 322-3317 See John W. Starnes For Best Deal Owen ' s Service Station And Grocery Rhodhiss, North Carolina 28667 130 Compliments From A Friend From The Class Of 1954 and 1955 131 North Main Street . Granite Falls, N.C. 28630 1 Owners | Vestfil Rrittian and loliii Rnssell Phone: 396-3349 Health and Beauty Aid of Discount Prices Granite Drug Center Professional Pharmacy 433-6950 Valdese 396-3796 Granite Falls 728-7765 Lenoir Hickory Bible Center 262 1st Ave. N.W. Hickory, N.C. 28601 Bus. 322-3812 Res. 327-3790 Roger and Roseann Cliilders Jiffy Manufacturing Granite Falls Protective Packaging Materials 132 Compliments of Gilbert ' s Exxon 101 N. Main St. Richard Gilbert Mike Warlick MichaeVs Lumber Company 321 -A North Granite Falls, N. C. 28630 Phone: 396-2216 Willard Michael, Owner Cedar Valley Sheet Metal Grani te Falls North Carolina Phone: 396-3160 Bo-K Flower Shop For All Your Flower Needs Park Square Granite Falls 396-1116 Compliments of Sam ' s Hi Val-U Hickory Sporting Goods North Main Street Sam Henkle P.O. Box 2024 Hickory, N.C. Phone: 322-6456 133 Two Locations Where Pizza Is Always In Good Taste Highway 1 27 Hickory, N.C. 322-2929 Sky City Parking Lot Hickory, North Carolina 328-3010 Northwestern Bank Granite Falls A Full Service Bank O O D Products Manufacturing Corporation P.O. Box 338 Hudson, N.C. 396-3191 Phone: 396-3120 Jeans Fountain Of Beauty 79 South Main Street Granite Falls, N.C. 28630 For Appointments Call 396-31 20 Owner: Jean Mabrey 134 Best Wishes From Steve Crisp ...jgMjjlj . ' 21 — Shell Service Highway 321 And321-A Granite Fal Granite Savings P.O. Box 153 1 2 Park Square Granite Falls, N.C. 396-1431 LOAIVS Granite Falls Bottling Works, Inc. Su i ' dfop 135 u la Studios To Best Sales Person, ifj - J JSan Chat man ' lW|i| PSi 5 ' J roome Your Happy Shopping Store Downtown And Catawba Mall Hickory, N.C. B. . Brooks Realty Company (704) 396-3150 Bob Brooks 6 Park Square Owner Granite Falls, N.C. Fred ' s Tire Service 321-A North Granite Falls North Carolina 28630 Bi-Cyclery Sales and Service All Makes and Models 2145 N. Center Street Hickory, N. C. 136 2 3urniture CompMiy,9nc. American Traditional Design Manufacturers of American Tradilit)nal Design Furniture Hudson, North Carolina Holland Glass And Mfg. Co., Inc. Distributors of Amarlite Store Front Entrances Manufacturers of Econ-O-View Island Service Station 1009 3rd Avenue Drive. N.W. Formal Wear Rentals of Hickory Sales and Rentals For All Occasions 141 1st Ave., N.W. 327-4098 , 5aV ' Carswell And Russell Jewelry Company 3 North Main St. Granite Falls 396-1443 Diamond — Jewelry Bulova, Accutron and Caravelle Watches 137 Amman ' s Shell Service Station Tires Batteries Accessories South Main St. Granite Falls 396-2220 Granite Insurance Agency Inc. North Main St. I YOUR J Granite Falls, N.C. V W ;,f AGENT Floyd Annas 396-3342 Falls Manufacturing Starnes Qmmy Milling Co. Combed Knitting Yarns Granite Falls Jj|JM!;ill!mi!!W p. 0. Box 672 Lenoir, N.C. 28645 In Lenoir - 728-9231 In Hickory - 324-7897 ItC l Gas And Electric Appliance Co. Granite Falls, N.C. Dial 396-3393 AppUances and Furniture Mi ill pool P. O. Box 545 Compliments (Sranite Falls North Carolina 28630 Moore Brothers Granite Falls Bush Inc. American Motors Oldsmobile Pontiac 1811 South Blvd. Lenoir, N.C. 728-4426 138 Hammary ' Delwood Furniture Co.y Inc. Hammary Division P.O. Bo.x 760 Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 J.C. Noggle Agency Inc. Realtors — Insurers Builders South Gate Office Building 730 4th Street Hickory, N. C. 28601 PURINA The Dwight Russell Co. A Store You Will Enjoy Granite Falls, N.C. 28630 Telephone: 396-2416 139 Serving All Points in North Carolina Main Food VALLEY Center TRANSFER Incorporated P. 0. Box 5487 Western Meats Whitnel Station Family Stamps Lenoir, N. C. 28645 396-1311 728-3258 Congratulations And Best Wishes Melville ' s Shoe Department Downtown m- And Catawba Mall Dial 396-2631 Wilson and Abernathy Hardware Co. Paints, Shelf and Heavy Hardware Building and Plumbing Supplies Granite Falls. N.C. HOOa 141 North Main St. - Granite Falls. N.C. Valley Chevrolet, Inc. p. 0. Box 546 Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630 Quality Dry Cleaners And Laundry 396-2811 141 J 206 Union Square Everett Chevrolet Highway 64-70 Hic] :ory Chevrolet Tiie Best Place In Tlie Caiolinas To Trade ' Louise ' s Yarn And Needle Workshop 221 7th St. N. W. Hickory, N. C. 28601 Melville ' s Downtown And Catawba Mall Your Headquarters For Exciting Junior Sportswear 142 Kaylor Motors, Inc. fice: 728-42 ,,,..,;, irts; 728-4288 Highway 321 HudsojK N.C. 28638 DICK STOLL □LBHQQ Hickory, N.C. Phone: 328-1728 Gibson RCA Magnavox B A Hosiery Mackie Furniture Co, Complete Home Furnishings and Appliances Granite Falls 396-3313 Mack ' s Dept. Store Dudley Avenue Granite Falls Patrons Troutman Shirt Company Stewart Jewelry Co., Inc. 143 Sy 4, 1 976, our nation celebrates its 2D0Ui birthday : two hundred years of progress and growth. The fore- fathers of our nation strived to establish a constitution so that Americans could prosper into a sirong nation. Our forel athers wanted the people of this nation to be proud to say 1 am an American. Granite Falls High School is a small part of America, and the Granite Falls Fligh, School Constitution has only been in existence since 1949. It was also at this time that the Student Council was lormed. The class of 1949 left a small part of them for the future classes to follow. Each year the graduating class tries to leave behind some ideas to influence the future classes. Granite Falls High School shall come to an end in a few years and as the class of 1976 graduates, they hope that a part of them will iniluence others. 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