Gurdon High School - Gurdonian Yearbook (Gurdon, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1976 volume:

ISN’T REGISTRATION FUN? . . . From the look on Janice Gills’ face, it isn’t. A TRUCK BACKED UP against the study halls’ windows was a sight long seen. PRACTICING IN THE HEAT was an every day situation not only for the football team. but. the 1976 twirling line. 2 • Opening WHEN IT COMES to making money the school isn't such a bad place after all. THE ROOF was a nesting place for con- struction workers. MAKING DECISIONS began, stayed with, and ended the year for the yearbook staff mem- bers. We were caught up in NEWNESS and CONFUSION How do you define frustration, on August 25 it was best given as returning to school. In arrival we found that a metamorphosis had taken place on the corner of Third and School Streets and the slate had been wiped clean for new beginnings. Opening • We were caught up in SPIRIT and SUPPORT CLOWNING AROUND at a pep rally was unusually spirited! DOWNTOWN PARADES were fewer this year but the ones held were widely enjoyed, espe cially by rock throwers. THE P. A . T. attempts of Mark Osburn were always point getters. THE GO-DEVIL BAND had tired feet and rock- 4 • Opening bruised legs. The mighty Go-Devils “kicked off ” the 75 slate with hopes of a District 4-A Championship and a state playoff berth in the back of their minds. The pigskin competitors often looked unbeatable but there was a time of being baffled and thwarted. For this Purple Power version, well, maybe next year. REMINISCING OVER many, many long yean of hard yet successful work of supporting Gur- THE RUNBACK IS ON and Ray Quarles is don teams. moving on a gain. CHEMISTRY IS A WAY OF LIFE and experiments are pan of it. THE HORN SECTION of the band was always bold and brassy. We were caught up in GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT. We set in motion our knacks and trends. Locker changes, what was supposed to have been a media center and new faces and personalities quickly became second nature. But the calendar didn’t stop for anything and time kept moving on. ACTIVITY - a pursuit in which a person is or carries on vigorous and energetic action! DIAPERS? . . . Why doesn't he wear them all the time? THIS PARTICULAR activity was a favorite of Mike White and Kat Griffin. SUMMER MEANT WORK for David McClelland . . . and at the school! GETTING JUST THE RIGHT PEOPLE in just the right classes seemed to be the duty of Mrs. McGill. THE BOOKS WERE PILED HIGH in all sons of boxes as construction was to begin. REGISTRATION IS NOT ONLY fun for the students, but fun for the teachers!!! 10 SOON AFTER SCHOOL BEGAN, so did the library begin ... to fall! •’WE'RE THE BIGGEST, WE’RE THE FASTEST” was heard over and over as the cheerleaders worked hard on getting the Devils to win. That Three-Ringed Misery Called Summer School has to begin sometime (or does it) and here in Gur- don, August 24 seems to roll around fairly often. And with it comes football and band practice for students, cleaning a summer collection of dust on textbooks for teachers, sched- uling class for the counselor, and planning a new nine months for the administration. But what comes to mind most of all is heat. Heat and all that goes with it. The drip of sweat on your forehead to a desk top is just about described as A- l gross. The announcement comes out that school will soon begin and another year is begun for the files of time. Summer and registration can best be described as The Greatest Show on Earth - Gurdon High’s Three Ring Circus. IF ONE WERE PLANNING ON GOING OUT FOR FOOTBALL, he could practice and practice, or just kill time on a summer after- noon. The earliest record of a school in Gurdon is dated 1892, the year of its organization. This school, the Gurdon Academy, offered a practical business edu- cation and had a total enrollment of forty-one stu- dents and one faculty member, the headmaster. The HERE WE HAVE the 1930 Pep Club and Cheerleaders standing in front of CHS. The boy cheerleader is Gordon Powell and those THE 1929 GO-DEVILS were led by superstar. Duke Wells, (top row. fourth from A CHEERLEADER IN ALL her glory right) is Pauline Carter Lowe. organization grew so that by 1907 the Gurdon Graded and High School had an enrollment of 288. Though several buildings have occupied the ground, GHS has always been at the same location. In 1923, the pres- ent main building was erected to be occupied by the Jr. and Sr. High students. The east addition of four classrooms and cafeteria was built in 1947 while the auditorium, built on the site of the old Gurdon Grade School, and the Library were added in 1956. The Home Economics and Shop Buildings were both built AN ARTISTS’ CONCEPTION of Gurdon High School as we know it today. AN ALL NEW and modem business department is a highlight of today._____________________________________________ THE AP L Reddi Room serves as a meeting place for many clubs. in 1940 as WPA projects. The present gym, com- pleted in 1962, is a modern, well-equipped struc- ture. Gus Brown Field, dedicated in 1947, was at first a baseball field. In 1923 it was converted into a football field. It is the oldest pan of the school, having been a ball field from the very beginning. The newest structures are the Fine Arts Building and the Science Building, both completed in 1964. Bell Public School and Gurdon Public School consolidated in September of 1969 to form a 4-4-4-system. The u first four grades occupy the Gurdon Elementary School; the fifth through the eighth grades occupy the Gurdon Middle School, which was formerly the Bell School; and the ninth through the twelfth grades occupy the Senior High School. 15 16 The Big Prescott Weekend Arkansas vs. Texas, OBU vs. HSU, Prescott vs. Gur- don. That's what comes to mind when you think of the most spirited games. For years, the Curly Wolves have given the Go-Devils fits, which makes it that much more of a big rivalry. In the past. Devil backers have burned a G in the middle of the PHS field and have adopted in recent times the burning of the wolf. Some- thing different though may or may not have lessened the tenseness. In years gone by, Gurdonians hated the Wolves, but now, we are becoming very good friends with them . . . just ask a PHS boy or a GHS girl! But it was still Beat Prescott Week with all the trim- mings. A couple of brave young females sent the Wolf- Pack a pair of panties to liven up their spirits, and the mystery person (Debbie Adams) announced that Lori Clark was the 100th person to say Beat Prescott! When game day arrived emotions were high and the adrenalin was flowing freely. Gurdon drew first blood but Prescott came right back and missed the P. A. T. to make it 7-6. Stanley Wiley furthered Gurdon's lead just before half-time to 14-6. The Wolf-Gang came back late in the fourth quarter and were successful with a two point conversion and there was a 14-14 dead- lock. A late drive was ruined by an interception and the game ended, 14-14. Little did Gurdon know that it had just tied the future State Class A Champions. We’re even now. Just wait till next year and we’ll have a Feast of Wolfmeat on Gus Brown Field. BUILDING A DUMMY that would give ihe Wolves a proper burial. THE BEGINNING of a six point play as shown by Stanley Wiley. AT LEAST WE HOPED that we were going to Cage the Wolves!!! 11 THE BATTERED AND BEATED WOLF was a symbol of the spirit before Friday's big game in the Nevada County seat. SIGN PAINTING AND HAVING FUN doing it was a big pan of beating Prescott. Where Do You Go With Your Mealtime Money? A question that frequently came around, namely once a day, the mealtime hungries, posed a problem . . . where to go and what to get! For those students holding a driver's license, living near the school, or having extremely nice parents to come and get you, there was your own kitchen table and Momma's home cookin'. For the extravagant expenditures, Mrs. Howell's good ole hamburgers and hot dogs pro- vided a pleasant way to get away. In the $.75 to dollar range, Arnie’s was a nice place to get a coke and candy bar. Yet, the good ole' GHS lunchroom kept everybody satisfied. Ham- burgers, tacos, and chicken and dumplings were crowd pleasers, but the rest of the time . . . well, uh!!! Mealtime money? In the $.50 to $1.50 range you can please just about everybody. FROM THE LOOK ON THESE faces, the title of the meal must have been Potato Peril. HAMBURGERS, BURRITOS, AND HOT DOGS are as American as apple pie and as expensive as $1.50. ISN’T IT FINE TO STAND IN LINE as these girls wait on a turn at the window. AN ORDER OF FRENCH FRIES and an ice cold coke were the best way to get away for a little money. WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE is good ole Arnie with everyone’s favorite a Mountain Dew and Marathon. 19 Jjl WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SANTA made pottery on your an room door? Christmas is here bringing good cheer! These familiar song lyrics cap- tured the spirit of the holidays. During the final week of classes, St. Nick made his presence known around campus. The FHA ribboned the doors, Santa made pottery on the Art Room door, and various clubs had parties to liven up things. Humidity made the weather miserable until a cold front passed through with a threatening chance of snow. The gift buying rate was high as shoppers went wild. Yet the best thing about the holiday was no school and seeing what Mr. Claus left under the tree on the 25th. The blues after were soothed by New Year’s Eve and whatever that little 20 custom is on midnight! LOVE WAS A PART OF CHRISTMAS for everyone including Anthony Faherty and Lee Ann Stone. it’s and home 21 WHENEVER A STUDENT WALKED INTO the office for a visit with Mr. Hardin, he was reminded of the Christmas spirit with the Christmas tree. Homecoming: A Crepe Paper Carnival LEAVING THE AUDITORIUM in hopes of a big and exciting week and game._______________________________________ QUEEN FOR THE 1975 HOMECOMING was senior, Brenda Wells. THE CORONATION of Queen Brenda by Captain Hoye Gober began the week's Homecoming Festivities. 22 THE PAST AND PRESENT JUNIOR, Donald Rascoe and Brian Holi THE '75 COURT was Bonnie Christopher, Senior; Pam Harper, Junior; and Lori cage the Miners! Clark, Sophomore. Homecoming has a dual meaning of being hectic, yet great. This just fit the activities of Homecoming 1975 - THE WAY WE WERE, THE WAY WE ARE. The game was moved back one week from the regular date because of Halloween. Brenda Wells was chosen Queen with her court, Bonnie Christopher, Pam Harper, and Lori Clark. Classes and clubs went mad trying to raise money for floats. Construction was under way and the finished products were bigger and better than ever. At parade time, many prayers were sent up for the rain to hold off and it did. Prize winners were: 1st place - Freshmen, 2nd place - Juniors, 3rd place - Beta Club. Pre-game ceremonies were, as usual, very beautiful. The Devils and the Bauxite Miners played the first half in a Devil Domination and the second half in a driv- ing rainstorm. The defense even got to run a few offensive plays! Despite the rain, 39- 7 was a very satisfying end to a wonderful week. On Saturday morning when the theme was applied to the student body it read: The Way We Were - excited, The Way We Are - exhausted! 23 6. You dunk for apples at the Spring Fling and get all wet! 8. You find yourself throwing eggs at each other and trying to catch them! 7. You spray your wig gray for the Junior Play! You Know You’ve Lost Your Marbles When . . . Sure you've gone through it! Everyone does at one time or the other. If you don’t know what I mean, it’s simply this: At one time or another you do some- thing that is so stupid and so crazy that you think you’ve lost your mind. Get it? Well, if not, here are some of the best examples of just the exact same thing. After you look at them, you're bound to know what I mean. So here's our version of You know when you're crazy when . . . 4. You bum your tongue off on a cup of hot chocolate! 2. You find yourself at the top of the flag- 3. You sit at home and study on the week- pole! ends! 1. You get stuck with playing Cupid! 26 EATING - as demonstrated by Mark Sobum in the Senior Play. TALKING - as demonstrated on the telephone by school secretary. Mrs. Mitchell. SLEEPING - as shown by Diane Downs in, of all places, a Beta meeting. READING - shown by Steve on stage. LOOKING - a classtime pastime of Kerry Baum- gardner. THINKING - as demonstrated In English I by Stella Anderson. PLAYING - as shown on the tennis court by Tommy Norman. 7 0 Ways of Killing Spare Time How do you kill your spare time? These are ten of the most popular ways and most of us find ourselves doing each and everyone in a 24 hour time period. The average Gurdon student spends six hours in class a day . . . but within each period one half of these given ways come to life, either thinking about them as in dating! ... or doing them in looking! If you don't kill time this way, try it, you may like it!!! WALKING - as shown by Alan Haltom as he returns from the tournament. 27 BACK INTO EARLY DAYS, GHS’s own Thomas GETTING A COMPLETE MAKE-UP job Is Nathaniel Williams as Mrs. Halliday applies the Jefferson is Donald Rascoe. rouce. IN THE GRAND FINALE, the Happy Birthday, America banner was unfurled before a standing ovation from the audience. Give Our Regards to Broadway Lights, camera, action! The class plays for '76 were the biggest and best in many years. The Jr. Class presented an original musical, American Kaleidoscope, written by members of the class. In the first attempt of this son, the Jrs. made the big- gest hit ever. A near sellout crowd and lots of enthu- siasm of 66 cast members sent the play to Dogpatch, USA - Marble Falls for a presentation to the Arkansas Postmasters Convention. The Srs. presented a three- act comedy entitled Off the Track. A setting of a country railroad station in the 1950’s made and cap- ped off the Sr. year. 29 THE TYPICAL COLLEGE JOE and his sweethearts. Mark Osbum finds he has much in common with the young ladies. A FINAL FAREWELL TO THE 4-A Champs as they leave for West Fork. CHEERLEADER TRYOUTS are one of the most exciting all year. THE THEATRICAL GROUP was enjoyed by most everyone, especially the hecklers. THE SELECTION OF the Queen and her Court is the highlight of the fall. A NEW MR. IRRESISTIBLE was crowned by Kat Griffin and the Betas in February in the form of Carl Jones. DON AND VI JENSEN visited via the First Baptist Church to present a very interesting talk on drugs. THE MAN FROM Q.S.P. was a regular visitor for the Juniors in their efforts to raise money. . . . And Afternoon the Sixth Period When the Daily Calendar would come around every morning second period and it just so happened to read There will be an assembly this afternoon sixth period, everyone jumped for joy - except your sixth period teachers. The assemblies were many this year ranging from the Henderson State University Lab Band I to the final Awards Assembly in May. There was something for everyone. A new one was here that hasn't been around, the send-off of the basketball teams to the State Tour- naments. Disorder by students marred the first few assemblies, but the threat of suspension ended that right quick. Assemblies; it seems as if they’re here with us to stay. ARRIVING AT WakikI Beach (the lunchroom). Rhonda Green and Jerry Rutherford make way for a little conversation. 32 THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES. Charles Rudolph and Brenda Wells hand out door prizes. A WONDERFUL MEDLEY OF MUSIC was pre- sented by the very special guest. Darlene Crowe. Juniors Aloha Seniors With Hawaiian Luau The decorations were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere serene as the Jrs. bade farewell to the Srs. with a Hawaiian Luau. With a large sum of money to work with, the Jrs. enhanced everyone with palm trees, seagulls, and seashells. Charles Rudolph spoke for the Jr. Class and Brenda Wells repre- sented the Seniors. A medley of music was given by special guest Darlene Crowe and the Luau was night-capped with the drawing for door prizes. EYEING WITH SUSPICION AT no one knows who is junior. Sandra Hatley. 33 Now All That Work Wasn’t for Nothing! Achievement - a pretty big word that says a lot, And the rewards of achievement come through each year with the Awards Assembly and the announcing of the Top Ten Seniors. Karen Keeling, and Joe Strickland, were both eligible for Top Ten Honors, but because of a school ruling, were disqualified. So see, all that work does get some pay off, doesn't it? AS AN OUTSTANDING Typist. Susan Stroud received an award from Mrs. Davies. THESE STUDENTS were there weren’t they? Right, they didn't miss a day all year. 34 THE TOP TEN SENIORS for 1976 were: Brenda Wells, Lou Barton. Gary Plyler, Sandie Rettmann, Ricky Pruitt, Tommy Bittle, Elora Gatlin, Ellen Gamer, John Bailey, Naccamann Williams. IN ALGEBRA I, Timmy Christopher was named an outstanding student. 35 FOR SOME REASON Neall the subjects you knew so well In January are now only vague recollections as finals demand a very sharp memory. Finals — a Lot of Praying and Little Study The true test of a student’s stamina, finals, suddenly appear. The finals schedule is published and some get blessed with a perfect sched- ule: three on the first day and one the last day, last hour. Test files are rummaged through only to find that someone already has the tests you need. For the first time this year, the library is filled to capacity and all books are carried home. Freshmen go home with ”nothing to worry about only to discover after their first final that they are no longer in Middle School. The finals are good for someone, though; and that's the studiers who make good scores. Arkansas Power and Light and REA makes a fortune as thousands of lights burn far into the night for a solid week. It seems the best thing about test week, is that you don’t have to come to school if you don’t have a test. That way, the Daisy Queen pool tables take in $100 worth of quarters! 36 LESLIE KUHN FINDS a moment to take a breath and think about her next test. After that, she's free! 37 BEFORE ANY SENIOR can graduate, he or she must have a skin test. Here YOU WOULD THINK that they had just as soon not graduate from Robin Otwell looks on with much anguish. GHS! DAVID MCCLELLAND and George Golden seem to have their problems under con- trol. 38 THE LAST STEP onto the stage to receive your diploma, and that's all she wrote. Here, Melinda Allan, David Alexander, and Rosia Allen, are about to take that final walk. ANXIOUSLY AWAITING the end of twelve years, Bob Calley and Hoye Gober seem to be pretty happy. Graduation — the Final Pay-Off While most students hurried home to study for finals, or to the lake not to study for finals, some stayed in Gurdon to receive the end product of many dollars and many years of hard labor and boring classes. The Commencement Exercises, held May 16, graduated 69 students, the largest class ever and the largest crowd ever to attend a GHS Program. Soon after Commencement, most of the Graduates were seen heading for places unknown . . . any- where besides Gurdon. ADJUSTING THE MORTAR BOARD. Mr. Hargrave wants Gary Plyler to look just right for the group picture. 39 BETA MEMBERS for 1975-76 were: (top picture, top row) Tommy Bittle, Nac- camann Williams. Alan Haltom, Kathryn Griffin, Barry Bryan, Steve Wells. Joe Strickland, Lou Barton, (bottom row) Lee Ann Stone, Nancye Cummings, Elnora Gatlin, Rhonda Green, Peggy Trout, Sonia Carter, Susan Stroud, Teresa Schulze, and Ellen Gamer, (bottom picture, top row) Desiree Bunn, Mike White, Mike Clingan, John Bailey. Charles Rudolph, Gary Plyler and Ricky Pruitt, (bottom row) Brenda Wells, Sandra Rettmann, Karen Keeling, Vickie McCallum, Diane Downs, Melinda Newton, Karen Weems, Donna Woolf, and sponsor, Mrs. Lynn Ward. 40 BETA MEMBERS PRACTICE the installation ceremony with Mrs. Ward officiating. ARE BETA MEETINGS COLD? One never knows by just looking at John Bailey. Betas Win Statewide Recognition NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY members for 75-76 were: Karen Keeling, Joe Strickland, Brenda Wells, Sandra Rettmann, Tommy Bittle, Lou Barton, and sponsors, Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Newton. FROM THE LOOKS ON THOSE FACES, you would never know that Brenda Wells, Barry Bryan, and Charles Rudolph were Beta members. If I make the Beta Club or NHS, my parents will die of shock!was a remark of many new inductees. The Beta Club inducted into the local chapter the largest group in several years. The Betas were one of the most active clubs on campus. From the beginning to the end, they had a finger in every pie. The spirit banners at the football games were compliments of Beta, the roadblock for arthritis won them recognition at the State convention which was funded by a special concert by the HSU Lab Band. The Home- coming float won third in the parade, and a new Mr. Irresisti- ble for '76 was crowned in Febru- ary. The best thing though that pops into the mind were the par- ties at Mrs. Ward’s house, espe- cially at Christmas with the induction of New Turtles! INSTALLATION Is always fun. especially refreshment time. 41 FBLA OFFICERS were: Ricky Pruitt, Nancy Eakin, Kathryn Griffin, Lou Barton, Karen Keeling, Susan Stroud, and sponsor, Paula Griffin. THE POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME was one of the biggest and best enjoyed of all money raising projects. 42 STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS were held in April and Susan Stroud recites her qualifications. STUDENT COUNCIL members were: Rhonda Hurst. Marsha Rickett, Lori Clark, Susan Stroud, Sandra Rettmann, Becky Gattis, Naccamann Williams, Randy Cal- ley, Joanne Smith, Lita Stricklin, Frankie Stroud, Billy Tarpley. and sponsor, Mr. Victor Rettmann. way to spend a spring afternoon. Student Council Makes Hit With Spring Fling Rebuilding served as the theme for the student council as GHS is trying to get the students back into student government. Led by President Nac- camann Williams, they sponsored the 1975 Homecoming activities for The Way We Were - The Way We Are. The Spring Fling-Powder Puff Football Game proved the biggest success all year. Egg throws, baseball throw, and balloon bust made a spring afternoon enjoyable for everyone. In a big contest, Randy Calley came out on top for the coveted title of Mr. Ruff Puff with Tommy Norman and Rusty Ursery coming in a close second and third, respectively. The rough and tough women's libbers made their debut in the game. Do you think any of them would like to keep their women's ways? The local chapter of Future Business Leaders of America made the scene at the District Leadership Conference. Ricky Pruitt won first place in the Sr. Typing Contest and Barry Bryan won third place in the Jr. Typing Contest. 43 FFA OFFICERS were: Joey Smiih, David Pauli, Dennis Williams, Gary Smith, Ricky Franklin, John LeJeune, Tommy McMillan, and sponsor, Mr. R. L. Cummings. FFA and FHA Attend Contests Future Farmers and Future Homemakers of Amer- ica are the vocational groups of the school. These clubs made their year by attending the judging con- tests at Southern State College in Magnolia. The State Convention for FHA was held in Little Rock at the Camelot Inn and Little Rock Convention Center. WELDING IS ONE of the many applications achieved by being an FFA member. 44 PROGRAMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST were held at FHA meetings. A SPRING STYLE SHOW was presented by the girls at PTA. Here, Laurie Nelson models. FHA OFFICERS were: Sheila Livingston, Mary Claybom, Anita Dickerson, Karen LeJeune, Bonnie Christopher, Marsha Hatley. Marsha Rickett, and sponsor, Mrs. Mary Ella Halliday. 45 GURDONIAN STAFF MEMBERS conduct a critique session with Mr. Arthur Paulus at the Arkansas High School Press Association Convention. SEARCHING FOR JUST the right picture for their needs, Tammy Bittle and Becky Gattis, wonder which picture it will be. 46 EDITOR BARRY BRYAN accepts the Editor of the Year Award from Dr. William D. Downs in Little Rock. Pictures, Copy, Ideas, and a Touch of Creativity Pictures, copy, ideas, and a touch of class and creativity . . . that’s what goes into production of a yearbook and a newspaper. THE '76 GURDONIAN worked toward the theme of Caught Up In It All for the special Bicentennial Edition. Working with Precautions the Devil Sheet made a year for liv- ing life better. The Arkansas High School Press Association Con- vention proved 1976 a banner year. Barry Bryan and Ricky Pruitt were named Editors of the Year. In On- Site Contests, Barry Bryan won first place and Brenda Wells won second place. In other awards, Barry Bryan, Ricky Pruitt, Billy Tarpley, Charles Rudolph, Joe Strickland, Lou Barton, and Brenda Wells won Superiors, Excellents, and Honorable Mentions. DEVIL SHEET EDITOR, Ricky Pruitt explains to Kat Griffin the correct layout procedure. DRAWING ON THE MIMEOSCOPE is probably the roughest job of a A BUS RIDE always proves fun. especially when the destination is staff member, just ask Diane Downs or Susan Stroud. convention. SR. VARSITY FOOTBALL MEMBERS were: Naihaniel Williams, Randy Stewart, Keith Gattis, Naccamann Williams, Todd Ross, Ronnie Rick- fcetts, John Otwell, Sidney Reeves, Ray Quarrels, Dan Halliday, Mike White, Randy Franklin. Donald Warren, Dennis Williams. Bill Weeks, Jjoey Smith, Dale Pratt, Tommy Norman, Hoye Gober, Charles Rudolph, Stanley Wiley, Mark Osburn, Jim Otwell, Kelvin Dickens, Jeff Williams, Anthony Anderson, and managers, Timmy Christopher, and Darrell Norman. The coaches are Jim Stiffler, Phillip Miller, John Herren, and Tommy Ward. AGAINST FOREMAN, Ray Quarrels begins a six point jaunt. A PASS RECEPTION gains first down yard age. 48 75 Produces Winning Season The Go-Devils hard and gruelling practice seemed to pay off this year with the Devils in the first game, showing good potential as they beat Mineral Springs, 26-0. After getting off to a slow stan and being hindered by penalties went into the dressing room with only a 7-0 lead. Things livened up in the second half however, with Gurdon scoring three touch- downs, two by Stanley Wiley and the other by Anthony Anderson. The Devils were set back in the next game. Against Camden Fairview, the Cardinals came out on top, 20-0. This defeat made the team work harder to keep the winning tradition up. The winning spirit was reborn as the team walked on Lewisville, 34-6. Both teams had 1976 GO-DEVIL VARSITY RECORD WE THEY Mineral Springs 26 0 Camden Fairview -0 20 Lewisville — 34 6 Nashville 14 19 Stamps 35 15 DeQueen --13 42 Prescott 14 14 Bauxite 39 7 Lake Hamilton 27 10 Foreman 34 Total - 236 15 148 problems in this game, for the field was muddy and holding the ball was a danger. The Go- Devils defense worked well as they held the Red Devils back in their own end of the field making it easy for Wiley, Quarrels, and Rick- etts to develop the six-point getters. Nashville was a tuffy again and the Scrappers put the Devils down 19-14. How- ever, the Devils gave the Scrappers a run for their money, and it was a good game. After the loss, Gurdon was really worked up and had the adrenalin flowing as they beat the Stamps Yellowjackets by a 20 point margin, the score being 35-15. The victory was impor- tant for it gave Gurdon their second conference win. THE PURPLE-GOLD Scrimmage is always a crowd pleaser. 49 After the big Stamps win, there came the loss that seems to hurt more and more because it took us out of the District 4-A race. The loss was at the hands of the DeQueen Leopards at a margin of 42-13. In the first few minutes of the game, Stan Wiley kept a 40 yard drive going to score. DeQueen came back quick however, scoring 26 points in the first half. The Devils next game was a hard one, but there was an overabundance of spirit because this was against none other than arch-rival, Prescott. The game started like others with Gurdon taking a quick 7-0 lead but just as quickly, losing it. Our first touchdown run was a fast 13 yards that Ray Quarrels ran. The sec- ond was a show of speed by Stanley Wiley in which he ran 89 yards to put the Devils out in front, 14-6 at the half. Things looked good for the Devils until about midway through the last COACH HERREN eyes the situation as the Devils made an attempt up the middle. TOUCHDOWN! The team racks up six against Stamps' Yellow- jackets. quarter as they had held onto their lead, when all of a sudden the Wolves took the ball from us for a touchdown and a 2-point conversion which tied the score, 14-14 and that's the way it ended. The next game was Homecoming and another win by Gurdon. The win came easy for the Devils as Nathaniel Williams, Ray Quar- rels, and Charles Rudolph helped in scoring our 39 points. The final score being 39-7 as the rain and the Bauxite Miners fell. The next game was another victory as the Devils eased by Lake Hamilton 27-10. This was the last home game and the Gurdon fans went home happy. 50 THINKING AND PONDERING on the next game. Coach Stiffler meditates. UNFORTUNATELY, the Devils lose the ball on a fumble. Unfortunately, the other team loses the game! AN ANKLE INJURY is only one of the many hazards In the sport. Here, Coach Herren bandages Ray Quarrels. The last game of the '76 season was with the Foreman Gators. The usual long trip to South- west Arkansas’ extreme tip was worthwhile as the Devils walked away with the last game as victorious, 34-15. In summing it up, Gurdon’s Go-Devils won six games, lost three, and tied one. Not a bad season and things are looking up to a brighter future in ’77. 51 «ffr - V • A a | co Cp MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD were: Ray Quarrels, Alan Haltom, Herman Gulley, Tim Christopher, Tommy Norman, Phillip Giles. Johnny Walker, Charles Rudolph. George Golden, Mark Osbum, Roy Gills, David McClelland, John Bailey. Stanley Wiley, and Coach John Herren. Coach Herren and the basketball team returned to the court in ’76 with hopes of at least a 2nd place finish in the District. An early November start put Gurdon and Stamps matched up with Gurdon coming out on top by a three point margin. The winning tra- idition continued for the next six games. But then came Lewisville. The two Devil teams fought in two lovertimes with Lewisvile and Theodore Blake win- ning 89-82. The HSU Tourney was next and in the finals Gurdon came upon a team called McNeil, later they were also known as killers. But winning Came right back. The team continued to win, and win. But teams like Prescott and McNeil thwarted and stumped the Devils. The District Tourney saw Gurdon come out on top by defeating Lewisville. It was Russellville or bust! Gurdon made it all the way to the semi-finals before falling to the hands of Wil- met and ended a great and surprising season. The Devil team worked as one; and when the sea- son was over they thought about it, and they realized it was a good season, nearly the best, and they were happy. So were the loyal fans. It's nice to have a satisfied feeling, so keep it up team! 52 GHS's ALL-STATER, George Golden controls the tip for Gurdon. “Darkhorse Devils” Capture It All The Devils in '76 - game by game WE THEY Stamps 48 45 Foreman 73 46 Mineral Springs --69 53 Nashville - 54 40 Glen Rose 93 47 Prescott 51 47 Greenbrier -57 55 Lewisville -82 89 McNeil 33 60 Hope - 65 36 DeQueen - 63 57 Nashville 69 46 Prescott — 55 63 McNeil - 41 64 Prescott - -69 58 Lewisville 60 59 Arkadelphia 56 68 Prescott --54 55 McNeil 39 41 Delight 79 58 Ouachita -69 67 Stamps --- 45 56 Delight -94 55 Ouachita - 96 49 Nashville --67 46 Mineral Springs ---74 61 Nashville -58 49 Stamps --52 43 Lewisville -57 55 Strong - 70 64 Greenbrier 79 64 Wilmot -58 69 TWO POINTS are made by Mark Osbum on this jumper. A FEELING OF RELIEF shows on the faces of John Bailey and Charles Rudolph as they leave the court after a Devil Domination. THE TEAM WARMS up before the clash with Strong. 53 THE DEVILETTES FOR '75-'76 were: Sanvemita Williams, Peggy Trout, Wilma Gatlin, Lori Clark. Angela Russey, Debbie Adams. Mary Claybom, Kathryn Griffin, Sheila Livingston, Lita Stricklin, LaVerne Cooper. Sandra Hatley, and Coach Diane Arrington. The GHS Devilettes began practice for the 1975-76 season with three returning starts and a new coach to provide a founda- tion for the squad. The team got onto the winning track early with a defeat of Murfreesboro and continued the process with a very winning and admirable record. The Devilettes faced a tough schedule as they met several powerhouses in girl's basketball. Among these were Lewisville and Stephens and McNeil. Even with the tough schedule they faced, the squad put together another winning season of over 20 wins and less than 5 losses. Included in these were championships in several tourna- ments. GOING UP FOR a two-pointer is Sandra Hatley as the loyal Devil fans watch with excite- ment. 54 Lady Roundballers Continue Winning SHEILA LIVINGSTON steals the ball from a Prescott defender. GUARDING AGAINST a two-point play, Kat Griffin hangs in tough. AFTER THE OPENING tip-off, it’s anybody's ball game. In most cases, it was Gurdon's! 55 A Slim Margin of Points THE OPENING TIP-OFF and the beginning of the opening game. An event happened this year at Gurdon that may have never or will ever take place again. The Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls Basketball teams both were the district champions and both did an excellent job in the State Tournament. The Girls road to West Fork was a long one as they defeated Lewisville for the District title right here in Gurdon. The Devilettes and Red Devils were probably the biggest and hardest fought rivals in the area. With this victory and the naming of Wilma Gatlin as the MVP in Dis- trict 4-A. the smell of a State Title was in mind. The following Tuesday, the team left for West Fork and Fayetteville for their Wednesday night encounter. Winning this game easily, they prepared for the long awaited shoot-out with Stephens, Coach Arrington’s home town. After having been defeated by the Road Runners earlier in the year, revenge was at stake until . . . Gail Buffington and company stalled the ball and rarely let the GHS'ers touch the ball. Only 4 points separated the two teams as Ste- phens won, 26-22. GOING UP FOR A jump shot, Laveme Cooper makes two in the effort against Stephens. 56 Keeps Devils Away From State Tiles Then came the men’s turn. As the darkhorse in the district race, Gurdon went to Foreman with only one thing in mind, winning. The team made it to the finals only to face the same rival, Lewisville and the star Red Devil, Willie Smith. Gurdon had defeated them once and they had defeated us once in regular season play. After a great game, Gurdon came out on top and George Golden was named the District 4-A MVP. The Devils then made their way to Tucker Coliseum on the Arkansas Tech campus in Rus- sellville. The Strong Bulldogs height worried the mighty Devils as they met their first oppo- nent. Yet after two overtimes, Gurdon came out on top and Big George Golden as he was known in Arkansas Valley country, stole the show and the press. Greenbrier met Gurdon in the quarterfinals. Thoughts of the finals were making the adrena- lin flow and Gurdon won handily. And then came Wilmot . . . yes, Wilmot for the semi- final game. The opponent handed our Daring Devils a heartbreaking loss. Yet, George Gol- den was named to the All-State team and Rus- sellville will never forget Gurdon. With our basketball heroes and heroines, Gurdon showed proudly on the map! WATCHING THE ACTION Coach Herren gets the team warmed up for the LEAVING THE SOFT SURFACED Tucker floor, Mark Osborn and Johnny Walker hope for some time to relax. 57 IN THE BLOCKS, Nathaniel Williams prepares for a good stan. WITH EVERY MUSCLE IN HIS BODY MOVING, Stanley Wiley shows his form and why he won the track award. MAKING HIS MOVE TOWARD the head of JOE CROWE BREAKS the tape in a photo finish for the State Cham- pionship. 58 le pack is Randy Dickens. Thinclads a Return to Prominence Not often is one person or any performer singled out for exceptionally outstanding performance. But in this case, after the competition for Gurdon High School in the spring of 1976, Coach Tommy Ward and the 440-yard relay team deserve all the recognition that can be given. Coach Ward has brought Gurdon track from nowhere to an admirable sta- tus in just three years. Without a track, practice doesn't come easy, but the team has worked very hard. The first team trophy that has been won in over ten years was received at the Lewisville Red Devil Relays and also a trophy at the Tiger Relays at Ouachita University. The 440-yard relay team won the State Class A- B title at Haygood Stadium in Arkadelphia after a photo finish. The team consisted of Stanley Wiley, Nathaniel Williams, Joe Crowe, and Randy Dickens. The S. K. Garrett Track Award was this year presented to Stanley Wiley. THE GHS TRACK TEAM MEMBERS were: Naccamann Williams, Nathaniel Williams. Randy Dick- ens. Kelvin Dickens. Ronnie Ricketts. Charles Rudolph. Stanley Wiley. Tim Christopher. Joe Crowe. Anthony Anderson, Mike Clingan. and Ray Quarrels. The coach is Tommy Ward. 59 DEBBIE RICKETTS stress and strain. BILLY TARPLEY backhands a perfect return. SHOWS an example of what a tennis player goes through in the form of JOHN BAILEY, the State Champion, strikes a tennis pose with a look of anguish. 60 A HARD HITTING competitor. Alan Haltom serves a hard to return hit. THE TRUE FORM of a tennis player is shown by Mike White. Racqueteers State Champs for Third Year During the spring months it was pretty hard for a non-tennis team member to get onto the courts in the afternoons. Many hours of practice by the GHS netters helped the team by posting a near undefeated record for '76. For the girls Brenda Wells played the 1 position and John Bailey did likewise for the boys. Alan Haltom and Billy Tarpley made up the boys doubles as did Carrie Sligh and Debbie Ricketts for the girls. At the state tournaments at Burns Park in North Lit- tle Rock, John, Billy and Alan won the State A-B Division by defeating Clarksville and Prescott, respectively, in the semi-finals. Carrie Sligh and Debbie Ricketts made it to the semis for the girls. Tennis coaches were Phillip Miller and Sandra Pen- tecost . 61 CARRIE SLIGH reaches high to return the ball. COMING OUT OF THE TURN, Vlklta Bell and Lisa Hardin promote spirit at a downtown parade. Cheerleaders “Boogie Down” to Pledge Support There was not a problem at all in raising school spirit for the Co-Devil athletic teams this year. Headed by Tri-Captains Lisa Golden, Vickie Bell, and Karen LeJeune, the cheerleaders attended all football and basketball games in the 75-76 schedule. During Beat Prescott and Homecoming Weeks, the Cheerleaders were active in all events including the burning of the Curly Wolf and the parade. Selection of the cheerleaders was again by popular vote of the student body. The Devil mascot appeared and boogied to music during football season. During basket- ball season, they attended both state tournaments to give the Devils that extra incentive. Cheerleaders for the school year were: Vickie Bell, Lisa Golden, Karen LeJeune, Lisa Hardin, Becky Gattis, Sandra Hatley, Vikita Bell, Debbie Ricketts, and Lori Clark. IN PRACTICE, the girls 62 LORI CLARK chants for ctice their pyramid. support at a pep rally. RELAXING AFTER A parade are Debbie Ricketts and Becky Gattis. THE SQUAD GETS in the 50's groove with a band step to “Rock Around the Clock.“ 63 GHS Band Has Largest Membership Ever The Gurdon High School Band went big in 1976. With the largest marching unit ever of 77 people, the Go-Devil Band excited halftime crowds to the sounds of Brandy,” TSOP , The Way We Were”, and everyone’s favor- ite, Shaft. Once the overlays and shakos were put away, the Band began work on concert and contest music. At the Region Honor Band Tryouts, six members qualified for Clinic and one for the 1976 Arkansas All-State Band. At Solo-Ensemble contest held at HSU, they brought home over seventy first and second division medals. Barry Bryan was chosen as an Arkansas representative to the America's Youth in Concert European Tour. Two public concerts by the concert band, one by the stage band, and one for the student body by the pops band highlighted the year’s activities. BAND OFFICERS were: Barry Bryan, president: Elnora Gatlin, vice-president: Pam Greene, sec- retary; ReMell Scott, reporter: and Diane Downs, historian. The Band Director is Miss Wanda Brown. 64 THOSE PARTICIPATING in the Region III First Band were: Barry Bryan and Lee Ann Stone. In the second band were: Karen McGill. Jimmy Franklin. Diane Downs, and Wilma Foreman. Barry Bryan was in the All-State First Band and the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Band Award. He was selected to participate in America’s Youth in Concert and Who's Who Among Music Students in American High Schools. AT PARADE REST, the Band entertains the Homecoming parade spectators as the floats pass by in review. BAND MEMBERS were: Elnora Gatlin. Kay Lynn Stone. Tanya Knight, Terri Nichols. Melinda Wilson, Nancy Duncan, Beverly Mitchell. Stephanie Britt, Marsha Rick- ett, Jana Hilton, Jayne Ann Bratton, Melinda Newton, Teresa Schulze. Diane Downs. Renee Bell, Debi Hilton, Donna Malcom, Glenda Purifoy, Lola Gulley, Tammy Ledbetter, Janice Gills, Tammy Wright, Susan Dodgen, Vickie Robbins, Bary Gills, Wilma Foreman, Donna Woolf, Michelle Harper, Betsy Marsh. Lee Ann Stone, Pam Thompson, Rhonda McGaugh, Diane Johnson, Susan Smith, Glinda Henry, Sarah Allen, Jerry Dick- ens, David Boulden, Pam Greene, Barry Bryan, Karen Penny, Doretha Hopson, Willie Henry, Jimmy Wells, Marianne Otwell, Don Davies, Mark McCauley, Patti Ryan, Kenny McClure, Miles McKenzie, Sharon Sanford, Janet Purifoy, Jimmy Plyler, David Rudolph. Karen McGill, Velvet Smithpeters, Regina Wiley, Paul Gatlin, Garry Alexander, Dean Marsh. Mike Eakin, Paul Burns, Gene Wise, ReMell Scott, Melinda Allan, Jimmy Franklin. Anthony Faherty, Stan- ley Wiley, Mark Sanford, Mark Smithpet- ers, Allan Eakin. Ricky McClure, and Lisa Hardin. DRUM MAJOR for the season was Allan Eakin. Majorenes were: Diane Downs, captain: Melinda Newton, co-captain: Patti Ryan, and Teresa Schulze. 67 68 • Division MOTIVATION - the driving force which makes one strive to do something, most often for the best. MOTIVATED BY a fascinating Chemistry experiment. Division • 69 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS relax and chat moments before graduation ceremonies. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS are: Mr. Lyman Masey, president; Mr. Autrey Home, secretary; Mr. Pete Rudolph. Mr. William Norman, and Mr. Billy Ralph Shaw. Working directly with Mr. Smithson, many people such as the school board are involved in the academic financial, and social aspects of Gurdon High School. Assisting the superintendent, they carry out the plan for development and growth of the school- recruitment, fund raising, and financial strength. The fulfilling of these responsibilities insured that GHS existed financially, aca- demically, and socially. The school board as well as the superintendent worked together to assist Gurdon Public Schools in maintaining its commitment to academic excellence. 70 A dministration Assists Development 71 Within the four years that Mr. John H. Hardin has been principal of Gurdon High School, the school has undertaken physical as well as aca- demic transitions unlike any other in the history of the high school. The new media center, bus garage, and commercial and industrial arts buildings are the most obvious physical transitions. The addition of new curriculum to the school made choosing subjects a little easier for stu- dents. Yet, each year is different. Different activities and new students. Even the administration adapted to the 75-76 year with some new and reluming members. Mrs. Marian Mitchell, the new secretary, did an efficient job of taking over the responsibility of keeping up with the stu- dents , business wise. 72 Mr. John Middleton, Assistant Principal Gurdon High School. Mrs. Marian Mitchell served very efficiently as secretary, Hardin Guides GHS in His Fourth Year 73 Mrs. Lynn Ward THE PINK PANTHER the most popular of all papier mache projects and was done by Lee Gulley. WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT this photogram is actually a self-portrait of Joe Crowe. Music and art were the most productive classes in school. The Art II classes worked to design the cover for the '76 GURDONIAN. Silk screening, pottery making, color wheels, and value charts begin the basics for An I. The highlight of the year was the making of photograms. Mr. Fred Wilson, a graduate of Ohio State University and a Little Rock profes- sional photographer, spent the day showing students how to make pictures without using a camera. Diane Downs and Mary Rickett had works on display at the Arkansas Young Artists Exhibition. Rosemary Ollison received a third place position in the state nutrition poster contest. Several students had works on display at the Arkansas Music Educators Convention in Little Rock during the month of February. HARD WORK and a lot of giggling got Jimmy Franklin into the Miss Wanda Brown Region Second Band. DOWNTOWN PARADES are probably the most enjoyed of all band functions. MJ Artists and Musicians Receive Statewide Honors and Recognition 75 Mrs. Mary Ann Newton Mrs. Shirley Wells APPARENTLY Dale Henry's speech was funny! Now was It? THE ENGLISH CLASSES are one of the most varied. Just look at all those varied expressions!!! English and Speech are the subjects of communi- cation. Despite it being boring, grammar is the basic underlying force of language. It seems as if falling asleep, though, is just as big a part of gram- mar than anything. Literature was the good, looked forward to part of English. From English authors such as Shakespeare to the relatively present day authors as Edwin Robinson, these classes covered a broad range of values. Speech gave students a taste of what those public speakers go through daily. Hoye Gober and George Golden were champs at heckling! 76 GETTING HER MATERIAL ORGANIZED Is Lori Clark as she prepared her three minute talk. A TEST ON THE ODYSSEY seems to have Pam Rutherford and the rest of her classmates bumfuzzled. Mrs. Phyllis Ledbetter Miss Paula Jackman CAUGHT BY SURPRISE is Miss from Henderson. Rogers, an English practice teacher English and Speech Classes Provided a Focus on Communication 77 mu ADVANCED MATH was or was not a problem for Keith Gattis, he looks pleasant!!! IN WORKING WITH DECIMALS. Tommy McMillan. Darrel Nash, and Jimmy Martin are completely confused! Mrs. Frances Crain Mrs. Anne Selph FROM THE LOOK ON MRS. SELPH'S FACE, she really can't tell whether she's getting it over to them or not. Mr. John Middleton The Science courses sought to acquaint the scientist or non-scientist with the physical sciences and with features of the living world around him. Important topics of study were today's environmental problems. Methods of dissecting, structures of living plants, the space program, and the molecular formula for the hydronium ion were all discussed in the science department. With rising prices and an inflation or recession, whichever you prefer, the math classes could learn the value of the dollar. The study of fig- ures, parabolas and tangents to a circle, and logarithms and quadratics all advanced the mathematical studies. Joe Strickland won first place in the Arkansas State University Chemistry Contest held in March. 78 THE SLIGHTEST BREATH OF AIR can tip the balance of the scales. Margaret Anderson tries Mr. Robert Stinnett carefully to keep from breathing. WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. Bary Gills is obviously overjoyed to present his insects to Mrs. Slayton. Classes Take Interest of Today’s Environmental Status 79 Mrs. Louise Davies Mrs. Paula Griffin WHEN TYPING, complete concentration is required. It shows here on Nancy Eakin. NOW LOU BARTON, what do you mean looking out the window AS IN ANYTHING, a little help is needed. Here Clara Carpenter when you are supposed to be doing a shorthand lesson? gives Sandra Rettmann a helping hand. The Bicentennial Year was the ideal setting for the Social Studies and Business classes. American His- tory studied all races and facets of life over the past 200 years. With 1976 being the election year, each state primary was looked into. Jimmy Carter seemed the best Democrat, while Gerald Ford held his own on the Republican ticket. This alone could have taken all year to study. COE was alive and well for the third year at GHS. The typing and shorthand classes were also booming with the largest enrollment ever. Ricky Pruitt and Barry Bryan won first and third place, respectively, at the FBLA District Conference in the typing con- test. 80 OF COURSE ALONG WITH ANY COURSE, there's always a little fun and games, as shown in Mrs. Phyllis Ledbetter Mr. Victor Rettmann Mr. Meeks Civics class. WITH A TEST IN MIND. Paul Gatlin and Jerome Bailey begin their cramming. GIVING HER PAPER THE ONCE OVER. Mr. Rettmann gives Clifford Blevins an encouraging word. Mr. Roosevelt House A HR r K Mr. Vernon Meeks The Bicentennial Proves a Landmark for Social Studies • ■ • Mrs. Dickey Halliday SEVERAL OF THE HOME EC GIRLS were helpers at the Primary School. Here are Anita Dickerson and Dale Henry with Mrs. Downs. NOW DEBBIE RICKETTS and Michaelyn McKenzie, you better look out. Mrs. Stacks has you in the corner of her eye. The Vocational Education department consists of Home Economics and Agriculture. The different phases of Home Ec were brought about in sewing, home planning, cook- ing, and child development. These girls went to the ele- mentary school and worked with the first graders and kin- dergarteners. The agri boys studied the basics of shop in welding, woodwork, electricity, and other facets of the different trades and fields. . . . Now Where Do Those Seams, Nuts, and Bolts Go?” 83 Auto Mechanics and Building Trades are again in their third year. Mr. Miller and his ambitious young men pro- vided the school many new items, such as the trophy case, the parts of the media center, and a safe place to sit at football games! The mechanics tried their skills on their own cars, trucks, and boats, notice - their own! Anxiously awaiting the completion of their new home, auto mechanics and building trades are going to be with us for a long time. GASOLINE ENGINES and moiors kept David Warren pretty busy. Mr. Phillip Miller WORKING ON THIS big baby. Mike Taylor, and Billy Whisenhuni want to get into the act. Auto Mechanics and Building Trades Enjoy Fourth Year on Campus To test one’s stamina and a teacher's patience could very well be the theme of driver's education and physical education. Coach Herren and his drivers worked hard, but after a period of driving Coach Herren had the work done on his nerves. The physical education division of activity kept athletes on their toes in varied activities. 86 NO. THEY'RE NOT PLAYING hot potato, it's just a very interesting game of kickball by the girls P.E. classes. Just Ask a or Driver’s Ed Teacher About Patience! 87 I� COULD IT BE that Miss Jackman. Melinda Newton, and Vickie McCallum are plotting something with all that good French cooking? It finally arrived! The new media center, when completed, provides one of the foremost, up-to-date high school libraries in Southwest Arkansas. A new paperback section, a large classroom, a teacher’s workroom, and the office of the librarian, added that special touch to the new green, orange, and gold com- plex . This is something for which we can be very proud. En Francais, the breakfast and play highlights a study of the romantic language of French. 88 A STUDY BOOTH just seemed to be Carrie Sligh's home away from home. Mrs. Zela Taylor MRS. TAYLOR AND ROBBIE McKINNON look things over in the all new. Media Center. FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE STUDENTS, the opening meant much work in placing all the books. We Proudly Present an All New Media Center The work-study program provided special education students with a first hand look at the world of work and making money for themselves. American College Test, National Merit Scholarship Tests, CLEP, and SRA are all familiar words with Mrs. McGill in the counseling division. These tests seemed to be her favorite way of checking up on the stu- dents. In planning academic schedules, college, and work, Mrs. McGill provided a big help in that certain future field. 90 SWEEPING WAS ONE of Jeff Wingfield’s duties as a Work-Study JOE KUHN SEEMS TO be stuck on a tough question in a SRA test. ’’BUT MRS. McGILL. I’LL NEVER MAKE IT IN THERE!” says Laurie Nelson as she cons Mrs. McGill into dropping her from class. Mrs. Sandra Pentecost Working and Testing Play Large Roles in Counseling 91 Working in shifts lasting round the clock, the cus- todians were kept busy cleaning, vacuuming, changing lights, keeping the grounds clean, and the restrooms shining. The cafeteria workers prepared meals for all the lunchroomers” from hot dogs to turkey and dress- ing. Thanks to the bus drivers, the buses kept on roll- ing, despite the students' wish to miss class. 92 THESE ARE BUT A FEW of the men who kept the wheels of the buses turn- ing. LUNCHROOM WORKERS were: Mrs. Robert Rickett, Mrs. Fay Gogle, Melody Williams, and Mrs. James Cox. Workers Keep GHS Going With “Round the Clock Coverage” 93 IDENTITIES - orientation of the self in regard to something with a resulting feeling of close emotional association. SURPRISED . . . LaVerne Cooper seemed to always be this way. EATING . . . the identity of Randy Calley. David Alexander Barbara Allen Melinda Allen Rosie Allen Mattie Anderson John Bailey Lifestyles at GHS are many and varied. Each person finds himself developing both socially and academically, although some prefer the former to the latter. In the classroom he develops intellec- tually by opening his mind to the views of others and evaluating these views for himself. He devel- ops socially through participation in activities, ball games and most of all, though being with other people. That just about tells the story of the twelve years of a Senior. 96 Lou Barton Renee Bell Vicki Bell Tommy Bittle Desiree Bunn Steve Cagle O Go SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS were: Brenda Jo Wells. President: Michelle Harper. Vice-President: and Lou Barton, Secretary. 97 Bob Calley Randy Calley Clara Carpenter Ricky Carson Bonnie Christopher Terrilyn Claybom Nancy Eakin Anthony Faherty Brenda Garner Ellen Garner Elnora Gatlin Wilma Gatlin 98 Keith Gattis Louis Gibson Earnest Giles Roy Giles Hoye Gober Lisa Golden (ft 79 students si 1. In high school, date kTOPIC: DATING answersilisted in order of preference. 2. have a steady 3. not 2. On a date 1 would ratheu l.. go parking 2. go to a party 3. go to the show ( you. 3. When did you start datlngf?T. Asa freshman2. as a sophomore 3. as a senior 4. The best type of,bbylis:-4v big, muscular . nd handsome 2. the 7 million dollar 5. The best type of girl: 1. sweet and kind 2. has lots of spirit in her! 99 Ever heard the word graffiti? Probably so but do you know what it is? If not here's a clue. On Row 3; Desk 4 in Mr. Rettmann's room there is written Chawna-Sr. '76'. Get it? Well, if you’re still bumfuzzled it's that good old original bathroom, desk top, wall art. No matter what reason, graffiti has had a sudden rebirth. There’s the typical John Loves Mary and the obscene words. Notice the also written graffito (an answer to a graffiti ques- tion). Example: First period - What are you doing Fri- day night? A sixth period answer - What have you got in mind?” Hey, maybe this is a way for you guys to overcome shyness! But is that also a thing of the past? Graffiti Reappers on Campus Ricky Govan Sue Grayson Michelle Harper Dwyane Harvell Dorethea Hopson Barbara Jackson 100 Karen Keeling John Lejeune Karen Lejeune Donnie Long David McClelland Debbie McClure Larry McElhannon Greg McGlothlin Peggy Malcom Donna Mitchell Russell Moseley Mark Osburn 101 Robin Otwell David Pauli Donna Perkins Gary Plyler Ricky Pruitt Sandra Rettmann Doris Reynolds Eddie Roe Barbara Ryan 102 Remell Scott Gary Smith David Smithpeters Was Your Pet Your Best Friend? Man's best friend is a . . . Is a what? Can it still be a dog? Maybe, but variety is the going thing. From birds, cats, fish, and hamsters to even far out three legged deer and raccoons Pets are the easiest way to reveal true feelings whether mad, sad, or glad. If tiiey could talk back to us, do you think they'd just tell us to shut up. Most people recognize others by their pets. Can you? Joe Strickland Frankie Stroud Randy Stroud Johnny Walker Ranky Weems Brenda Wells Lamar Williams Naccaman Williams cn 103 Debbie Adams Garry Alexander Margaret Anderson Gary Barfield Patricia Baxter Randall Bennett Clifford Mae Blevins Belinda Brown Barry Bryan Sonia Carter Mary Clayborn Mike Clingan Don't let anyone ever tell you, you’re Jr. year is easy, it's not. There are more things to be done than ever before and sometimes it's really a bum rap. It has it's highlights though. The things I enjoyed most? Friends, music, sports and parties. Yea, those were the things that cushioned the bumps. But ya’ know what being a Jr. is all about? Work so those sorry Srs. can have a free ride. I guess that ole' sayin' is really true, second best do try harder. The Jr. class of '76 did try hard and I don’t think we're second best. Now it’s our turn to ride free. So all you Jrs. of '76 or Srs. of '77 lean back and slide on in. We’re the best and we deserve it! - Steve Johnson 104 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS were: Billy Tarpley, President; Charles Rudolph. Vice-President, and Diane Downs; Secretary. La Verne Cooper Nancye Cummings Ronnie Deaion Kelvin Dickens Randy Dickens Anita Dickerson Diane Downs Allen Eakin Jimmy Franklin Randy Franklin Becky Gattis Brenda Gibson Donald Gibson Elizabeth Golden Debra Green Myra Green o -t GO 105 Daydreamers — Wake Up! Ever catch yourself being asleep when you're really awake? You just think of the date, that Mountain Dew and Marathon after school, or a fantasy land were there's no school resulting in no musty homework or no musty teachers. This is typically called daydreaming. You’re sitting in a hot boring and dull classroom thinking of the good things ahead, despite the fact that you think there’s absolutely nothing good at the time, when you come to a cli- max and the teacher calls on you to do something and you have no idea where you are. Couldn't you just shrivel up? But it sure was a great way to spend an hour! Pam Green Rhonda Green Kathryn Griffin Herman Gulley Dan Halliday Alan Haltom Mark Hansen Lisa Hardin Pam Harper Sandra Hatley Vivian Hatley Dale Henry Mark Humphries Bruce Jenkins Rowena Jester Steve Johnson 10« Mary Kennel Julia King Leslie Kuhn Shelia Livingston Danny Marion Patricia Marsh James May Ronnie McBride Shari McClure Michaelyn McKenzie Delores McNeil Marshell Nolen Rosemary Ollison Jim Otwell Lynette Patterson David Penny Rodney Perkins Ray Quarles Donald Rascoe Mary Rickett Nancy Roach Charles Rudolph Chuck Rutherford Jerry Rutherford 107 Bruce Schee Russel Shankles Danielle Smith Debra Smith Joanne Smith Johnny Smith Susan Stroud Billy Tarpley Ricky Tate Mike Taylor Rickie Thompson Versie Todd Rusty Ursery Frankie Walker Donald Warren Debbie Weatherford Steve Wells Billy Whisenhunt Mike White Stanley Wiley Connie Williams Dennis Williams Jeff Williams Nathaniel Williams 108 The Perils of the Left Handed When one thinks of a GHS minority group, the major one never comes to mind and that is the left handed. The southpaws have a style all their own and really run into a lot of problems. For instance, have you ever thought how hard it is to write across the rings of a three ring notebook. What’s funny is to see a right hand try writing left hand, in other words hen scratch! LEFTIES THE 1976 GURDONIAN SALUTES YOU. 109 Anthony Anderson Cecilia Anderson Toni Anderson Rebecca Armstrong Viola Beasley Dwayne Bell Vikita Bell Doris Berry David Bird David Boulden Paul Burns Paul Cagle Karen Charles Tim Christopher Lori Clark Jimmy Crawley Joe Crowe Rhonda Dempsey Jerry Dickens Milton Ellis Observations My sophomore year has meant a lot of fun and a lot of headaches. I have had more responsibility than I did as a freshman. As a sophomore, I got into the mainstream of the schools activities and was able to enjoy them more. Biology caused the most headaches, but I enjoyed every minute of it. As a sophomore, I started thinking of what I would like to do in the future and working toward it. But in all, I think what most of us sophomores are thinking is that it's two years down and two years to go. - Ricky Franklin no Ricky Franklin Paul Gatlin Dennis Gibson Phillip Giles Bary Giles Janice Gils Raymond Govan Rhonda Green Lee Gulley Priscilla Heard Vada Henry Sharon Hunter Brenda Jones Carl Jones Glenda Jones Julie King Joe Kuhn Vicki McCallum Danny McDaniel Rhonda McGaugh Karen McGill Elizabeth McGuirt Cary Mcjohnson Tommy McMillan Wendell McPeak W o O GO SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS were: Peggy Trout, President; Carrie Sligh, Vice-President: and Jeanette Williams, Secretary. Ill Sandra Marks Betsy Marsh Shelly Morgan Doug Neathery Laurie Nelson Melinda Newton Terri Nichols Tommy Norman John Otwell Annette Partridge Danny Pauli Darlene Penney Janie Pope Tommy Potter Dale Pratt Janet Purifoy Sidney Reeves Debbie Ricketts Ronnie Ricketts Vickie Robbins Todd Ross Angela Russey Patti Ryan Lisa Sandidge Teresa Schulze TOPIC: STUDENT PREFERENCES Number of Students Surveyed: 74 1. What is your favorite movie? - The Other Side of the Mountain 2. What is your favorite TV program? - Starsky and Hutch 3. What is your favorite type of music? - Rock 4. What is your favorite song? - 1 Write the Songs 5. What is your favorite musical group? - K.C. and the Sunshine Band 6. What is your favorite car model? - Camaro 112 A FAVORITE place 10 congregate for rap session Sophomore style was on Mrs. Slavton's stens. Carrie Sligh Joey Smith Janice Stephens Randy Stewart Lee Ann Stone Lita Stricklin Mattie Thomas Pamela Thompson Shirley Todd Peggy Trout Bill Weeks Karen Weems Bobby Wells Nathan Whisenhunt Jannette Williams Robert Williams Sanvernita Williams Jeff Wingfield Donna Woolf O o o Gfi 113 Larry Allen Derrel Anderson Stella Anderson Jerome Bailey Kerry Baumgardner Curtis Bearden Dennis Beasley James Bell Vinita Bell Regina Biven William Bland Donna Brown Marsha Clark Steve Clingan Doug Craven Kathy Currey Cheralyn Dickens Mike Eakin Phillip Easley Debra Ellis Robert England Pam Engleking Cathy Ezell Wilma Foreman Doyle Garry The first year of high school meant different things to vari- ous freshmen. For some, it marked the beginning of a new adventure; for others, it was simply viewed as scholastic necessity; still others felt that it was a struggle for survival, with no fun in it at all. When these same students return next fall, they'll feel a little superior to the new group of freshmen. They'll feel like everything is just routine. But, deep down, they will remem- ber when they were freshmen, and they'll know there will never be another year quite like it. 114 Richard Giles Bart Gills Doyle Glenn Jimmy Golden David Green Raymond Green Lola Gulley John Hagins Greg Harper Marcus Hatley Willie Joe Henry Pam House Chris Hughes Loretta Hunter Rhonda Hurst Randy Kennel Wyona Kennel Phillip Key Phyllis Lee Donna Malcom David Marion Jimmy Martin Beverly Mitchell Ricky McClure Robert McClure Sandra McClure Mike McKenzie Darrell Nash Marquette Newberry Darrell Norman FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS for the -75-'76 term were: Velvet Smithpetere, President; Sharon Sanford. Vice-President; and Regina Bivens, Secretary. Lockers Make a New Play-Pretty for Freshmen Evangeline Ootsey Mike Otwell Zebedee Parks Kim Pauli Debra Penney Jimmy Plyler Willie Ray Price Judith Prince Terry Purifoy Cathy Rascoe Monica Reeves Marsha Rickett Judy Robbins Renea Russey Pam Rutherford Eddie Sanders Sharon Sanford Carolyn Schoonover Rhonda Shankles Carole Slaughter Marcia Smith Mary Ann Smith Lisa Smithpeters Velvet Smithpeters Lori Stafford Dennis Steed Quinn Stephens Randy Stiffler Ronnie Thompson David Warren 116 Think Metric” has Terry Purifoy confused. Janice Weatherford Joann Wells Regina Wiley Chris Williams Andy Windham David Woodall A whole new goody was given freshmen for the first time ever. Lockers. Yes, lock- ers those things that everyone looks forward to having when they get to high school. But, they're not always great. Here's just a few of those unfortunate incidents: You have an English class in Mrs. Ledbetter's room . . . your locker is on the opposite end of the building, your next class is Home Ec., and your next move is to the office for a tardy slip and two days in detention hall. The classic frustration is having Mr. Logan saw your lock off because you forgot your key on the second day of school. Folders are an important item for Bart Gills in General Science. 117 PROVIDING - to give so that others may receive something in return for it. PROVIDING a sense of What am I doing here? 120 Compliments of TAYLOR BROTHERS Gurdon Arkansas J.A. BARRINGER AND SONS Manufacturers of Yellow Pine Lumber Since 1885 353-4911 Gurdon Arkansas Compliments of GURDON FEED STORE Owner - lack Long 113 South 1st Gurdon 246-4410 Gurdon McBRIDE'S DX I Can Be Very Friendly Arkansas Compliments of CRAIN'S EGG FARM odliner Shack ment Store Appliance ore Florist Center Compliments of BALFOUR THE GURDON TIMES Jewelry's Finest Craftsmen Oldest Business in Gurdon - but New Every Thursday In the Heart of America's Largest Timber Area THE GURDON TIMES Birthplace of International Order of Hoo Hoo Lumberman's Fraternity V V Htto V Iwit 121 SEARS Compliments of CABE LAND COMPANY, INC. Authorized Catalog Sales Merchant Owned and Operated by Roy Karr Gurdon 353-2596 Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 ARNIE'S GROCERY Biggest Little Store in Town Buy, Sell, and Trade 353-4449 DAISY QUEEN Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Hess Howell 122 Let the Army help you with college. Last year, 90,000 young people like yourself earned college credits in the Army, They attended classes on post. They studied at nearby colleges and universities. And they took courses through various correspondence programs. And the Army paid for up to 75% of their tuition costs. And after your enlistment's over, you're enti- tled to 36 months financial assistance at colleges throughout the country. Our educational benefits are in addition to the job training you’ll receive, the salary you’ll make, and the travel opportunities you'll have. If you'd like to find out more about all the edu- cational benefits the Army has to offer, see or call you local Army Representative. Call Army Sgt. Merrel Lane 623-7831 Join the people who've joined the Army. Compliments of ALLEN'S DRESS SHOP 111 Main 353-4341 DON STONE BUILDERS Custom Building and Remodeling Red Springs Rd. 353-2725 GURDON VARIETY STORE Shop Us First. DON'S TRADING POST Hwy. 53, N. 353-4651 Children Are Our Most Precious Commodity; Our Leaders of Tomorrow. For Their Good We Work Together. The following were sponsors of the 1976 GURDONIAN: SERVE YOUR PTA LONG’S GENERAL STORE WRAY’S CAFE STATION GROCERY BUDDY STEWART’S EXXON PAUL POTTER'S BARBER SHOP BRENDA ARNOLD’S HAIRLOOM LTD. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Lloyd King Unit 96 BAKER PLUMBING CO. Congratulations and Best Wishes! GOLDEN AGE CLUB Compliments of MR. AND MRS. TOM McALLISTER GURDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GURDON JAYCEES JAYCETTES Compliments of RED MARTIN COUNTRY CLUB We Care About the Community Leaders of Compliments of LYDIA WRIGHT CLUB Member of AFWC Tomorrow THE KADOHADACHO CLUB Organized 75 Years Ago With the Motto, Without Halting. Without Rest. Lifting Better Up to Best. Salutes the GHS Graduates of 1976. 124 STRICKLIN CHEVROLET Sales and Service Compliments of CALVIN LEDBETTER 126 Compliments of LOGAN GROCER CO. Prescott Arkansas EMSCO OF ARKANSAS, INC. Cavex Lawn and Garden Tools Gurdon Whelen Springs Hwy. 353-4463 Arkansas (£% W ACREAGE RESIDENTIAL RURAL TIMBER Phone 353-2834 Home 353-2811 GILLS REALTY Gurdon. Arkansas 71743 BURL GILLS. Broker MARTHA GILLS, Sales HARDMAN LUMBER CO. 3026 Pine Street Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923 Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1 r M |1H 127 128 Compliments of RICKETTS TRUCKING CO. MERRILL’S GROCERY STORE Whelen Springs, Arkansas 353-4541 CALLEY'S FINA Compliments of HARWELL AUTO PARTS NELSON BUILDERS INC. 602 Clark St. Gurdon, AR 71743 353-4567 Residential - Commercial - Industrial Licensed - Contractors - Bonded Industrial Arts Complex built by Nelson Inc. in 76. 129 GRAVEL'S PHARMACY MARTIN'S CAR WASH We Care” Highway 53 Gurdon Arkansas 201 N. 1st Compliments of CLOTHES CLOSET Owner - Goulda Pruitt Put Our Clothes in Your Closet 353-4476 INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY Southern Kraft Division Wood Products Group Post Office Box 8. Beime, Arkansas 71721 Phone 501-353-2531 Compliments of HORNE FUNERAL HOME 30 CLARK COUNTY BANK Serving Clark County Since 1900 RICKETTS GARAGE P. T. Tommy Ricketts Diesel Service and Portable Welding Arkadelphia 353-2393 HAIR PLACE BEAUTY SHOP Owner - Bill Gaskin Compliments of GURDON RESTAURANT Catering - Special Parties 246-8951 Gurdon, AR 24-Hour Road Service Hwy. 53 Gurdon DILLARD'S GULF STATION 24 Hr. Wrecker Service Complete Automotive Service Phone 353-2544 Owners and Operators James and Mackey Dillard Hwy. 53 and 1-30 Gurdon, Ark. 71743 Night 353-2635 131 GLADDEN FORD SHOP BROWNING'S Your Senior Ring Headquarters OTASCO Oklahoma Tire and Supply Something for Everybody Owners Joe and Larry Plyler East Main 353-4466 Compliments of THOMERSON DRUGSTORE Owners - Roy Thomerson Robert Jacobs DOLL HOUSE BEAUTY SALON Complete Beauty Supply Service 353-2232 Gurdon Arkansas Gurdon Arkansas it's Quality Chekd. COLEMAN 133 Student Index A Adams, Debbie - 54, 104 Adams, Kim Allen, Barbara - 96 Allen, Larry - 87, 114 Allen, Melinda - 38, 66, 96 Allen, Rosia - 38, 96 Alexander, David - 38, 96 Alexander, Garry - 66, 104 Anderson, Anthony - 59, 110 Anderson, Derell - 114 Anderson, Cecelia - 110 Anderson, Margaret - 79, 104 Anderson, Mattie - 96 Anderson, Toni - 110 Anderson, Stella - 27, 114 Armstrong, Rebecca - 110 B Christopher, Bonnie - 23, 45 Christopher, Tim - 52, 59, 90, 110 Clark, Lori - 23, 43, 54, 63, 77, 110, 62 Clark, Marsha - 114 Clayborn, Mary - 43, 54, 98, 104 Clayborn, Terrilyn Crowley, Jimmy - 110 Clingan, Mike - 40, 59, 104 Clingan, Steve - 114 Craven, Douglas - 114 Cooper, La verne - 95, 54, 56, 104 Crowe, Joe - 59, 58, 110, 74 Cummings, Nancye - 40, 105 Currey, Kathy - 114 D 67. 105, 66 Dveracek, Charles E Eakin, Mike - 114, 66 Eakin, Allan - 67, 105, 66 Eakin, Nancy - 43, 80, 98 Easley, Phillip - 114 Debra Ellis - 114 Ellis. Milton - 110 England, Robert - 114 Engleking, Pamela - 114 Ezell, Cathy - 114 F Faherty, Anthony - 98, 66, 20 Foreman, Wilma - 65, 66 Franklin, Jimmy - 66, 65, 76, 105 Bailey, Jerome - 82, 114 Bailey, John - 35, 40, 52, 53, 60, 96 Barfield, Gary - 104 Barton, Lou - 42, 41, 35, 41, 80, 87 Baumgardner, Kerry - 26, 114 Baxter, Patricia - 104 Bearden, Curtis - 114 Beasley, Dennis - 114 Beasley, Viola - 110 Bell, Dwayne - 83, 110 Bell, James - 114 Bell, Renee - 97, 66 Bell. Vickie - 97 Bell. Vikita - 62, 110 Bell, Vinita - 114 Bennett, Randall - 104 Berry, Barbara Berry, Doris - 110 Bittle, Tommy - 35, 46, 40, 41 97 Bird, David - 110 Biven, Regina Lynn - 86, 114 Bland, William - 114 Blevins, Clifford - 81, 88, 104 Boulden, David - 110, 66 Bowie, Ricky Brown, Belinda - 104 Brown, Donna - 114 Bryan, Barry - 46, 41, 41, 64, 65, 104, 66 Bunn, Desiree - 41, 96, 97 Burns, Paul - 110, 66 C Cagle, Paul - 110 Cagle, Steve - 26, 97 Calley, Bob - 39, 98 Calley, Randy - 43, 98, 95 Carson, Rickey - 98 Carpenter, Clara - 80, 98 Carter, Sonia - 40, 104 Charles, Karen - 101 Deaton, Ronnie - 105 Dempsey, Rhonda - 110 Dickens, Jerry - 110, 66 Dickens, Kelvin - 59 Dickens, Randy - 58, 59, 100 Dickerson, Anita - 45, 82, 105 Downs, Diana - 41, 40, 64, 65, Franklin, Randy - 105 Franklin, Ricky - 44, 111 G Garry, Doyle - 114 Garner, Brenda - 98 RIDING THIS TANDEM BICYCLE. Mr. Childers and Mrs. Davidson made a big hit in the Home coming Parade. 134 K MAYBE WE SHOULD have male cheerleaders all the time! Garner, Ellen - 35, 40, 98 Gatlin, Elnora - 35, 40, 64, 98, 66 Gatlin, Paul - 81, 111, 66 Gattis, Becky - 46, 43, 63, 105 Gattis, Keith - 27, 78, 99 Gibson, Brenda - 105 Gibson, Dennis - 37, 111 Gibson, Donald - 105 Gibson, Lee Gibson, Louis - 99 Giles, Ernest - 99 Giles, Phillip - 52, 111 Giles, Roy - 52, 99 Giles, Richard - 115 Gills, Bary - 79, 110, 66, 2 Gills, Bart - 115, 117 Gills, Janice - 110, 66, 83, 2 Glen, Doyle - 115 Gober, Hoye - 22, 39, 99 Golden, Elizabeth - 105 Golden, George - 38, 52 Golden, Jimmy - 115 Golden, Lisa - 62, 99 Govan, Raymond - 100 Govan, Ricky - 110 Grayson, Sue - 100 Green, David - 115 Green, Debbie - 105 Green, Myra - 105 Greene, Pam - 64, 106, 66 Green, Raymond - 114, 115 Green, Rhonda - 32, 110 Green, Rhonda D. - 40, 106 Griffin, Kathryn - 30, 42, 40, 54, 55, 106 Gulley, Herman - 52, 106 Gulley, Lee - 74, 110 Gulley, Lola - 115 H Hagins, John - 115 Halliday, Dan - 106 Haltom, Alan - 40, 52, 61, 106 Hansen, Mark - 106 Hardin, Lisa - 62, 106, 66 Harper, Greg - 114 Harper, Michelle - 100, 66 Harper, Pam - 23, 106, 33 Harvell, Dwyane - 100 Hatley, Marcus - 115 Hatley, Marsha - 45 Hatley, Sandra - 33, 54, 106, 62 Hatley, Vivian - 106 Heard, Proscilla - 110 Henry, Dale - 76, 82, 106 Henry, Glinda - 66 Henry, Vada - 111 Henry, Willie - 115, 66 Hill, Regina Hopson, Dorethea - 66, 100 House, Pamela - 115 Hughes, Chris - 115 Humphries, Mark - 106 Hunter, Loretta - 115 Hunter, Sharon - 111 Hurst, Ronda - 43, 115 J Jackson, Barbara - 100 Jenkins, Bruce - 106 Jester, Rowena - 106 Johnson, Steve - 106 Jones, Brenda - 111 Jones, Carl - 30, 111 Jones, Glynda - 111 Keeling, Karen - 42, 41, 40, 101 Kennel, Mary - 86, 107 Kennel, Randy - 115 Kennel, Wyona - 115 Key, Phillip Wayne - 115 King, Julia - 107 King, Julie - 111 Kuhn, Joe - 111, 91 Kuhn, Leslie - 37, 107 L Lejeune, John - 44, 101 Lejeune, Karen - 62, 45, 101 Livingston, Sheila - 45, 54, 55, 107 Lee, Phyllis - 115 Long, Donnie - 27, 101 M Marks, Sandra - 112 Malcom, Donna - 115, 66 Malcom, Peggy - 101 Marsh, Betsy - 112, 66 Marsh, Patricia - 107 Marion, Danny - 107 Marion, David - 115 Martin, Jimmy - 78, 115 ANITA DICKERSON finds a moment to 135 read a copy of The Devil Sheet. May, James - 107 Mitchell, Beverly - 115, 66 Mitchell, Donna - 101 Morgan. Shelly - 112 Moseley, Russell - 101 McBrice, Ronnie - 107 McCallum, Vickie - 40, 88, 111 McClure, Debbie McClure, Shari - 107 McClure, Robert - 115 McClure, Ricky - 115 McClure, Sandra - 115 McClelland, David - 38, 52, 100 McDaniel. Danny - 111, 83 McElhannon, Larry McGaugh, Rhonda - 111, 66 McGill, Karen - 65, 111, 66 McGlothlin, Greg - 101 McGuert, Elizabeth - 111 Mcjohnson, Cary - 111 McKenzie, Michaelyn - 82, 107 McKenzie, Mike - 115 McMillan, Tommy - 44, 78, 111 McNeil, Billy Ray McNeil, Delores - 107 McPeak, Wendell - 111 Rings are the thing at G. H. S. frightened the gang with this pet snake. N Norman, Tommy - 27, 52, 112 Norman, Darrell - 115 Nolen, James Nolen, Marshall - 107 Nash, Darrell - 78, 115 Neathery, Doug - 112 Nelson, Laurie - 45, 91, 112 Newberry, Marquette - 115 Newton, Melinda - 41, 66, 67, 88, 112 Nichols, Terri - 112, 66 O Ollison, Rosemary - 107 Ootsey, Van - 116 Osburn, Mark - 26, 52, 53, 57, 101 Otwell, Mike - 116 Otwell, John - 112 Otwell, Jim - 90, 107 Otwell, Robin - 38, 88, 102 P Parks, Zebedee - 116 Partridge, Annette - 112 Patterson, Lynette - 107 Pauli, Danny - 112 Pauli, David - 44, 102 Pauli, Kim - 116 Penney, Darlene - 112 Penny, David - 107 Penny, Debra - 116 Perkins, Donna - 102 Perkins, Rodney - 107 Plyler, Gary - 35, 40, 39, 102 Plyler, Jimmy - 116, 66 Pope, Janie - 112 Potter, Tommy - 112 Pratt, Dale - 112 Price, Willie - 116 Prince, Judith - 116 Pruitt, Ricky - 35, 47, 42. 40 Purifoy, Janet - 112, 66 Purifoy, Terry - 116, 117 Q Quarles, Ray - 48, 51, 52, 59, 107, 5 R Rascoe, Cathy - 116 Rascoe, Donald - 23, 74, 107 Reeves, Monica - 116 Reeves, Sidney - 112 Rettmann, Sandra - 35, 43, 42, 40, 80. 102 Reynolds, Doris - 102 Rickett, Marsha - 66, 45, 43, 116 Rickett, Mary - 107 Ricketts, Debbie - 60, 63, 82, 112, 62, 5 136 Ricketts, Ronnie - 59, 112 Roach, Nancy - 107 Robbins, Judy - 116 Robbins, Vickie - 112, 66 Ross, Todd - 112 Roe, Eddie - 102 Rudolph, Charles - 33, 41, 52, 53 Russey, Angela - 54, 112 Russey, Renea - 116 Rutherford, Chuck - 33, 107 Rutherford, Jerry - 107 Rutherford, Pam - 77, 116 Ryan, Barbara - 102 Ryan, Patti - 67, 112, 66 S Sanders, Eddie - 116 Sandidge, Lisa - 112 Sanford, Sharon - 116, 66 Schee, Bruce - 108 Schoonover, Carolyn - 116 Schulze, Teresa - 66, 40, 67, 112 Scott, ReMell - 64, 102, 66 Shankles, Rhonda - 116 Shankles, Russell - 108 Shaw, Ralph - 113 Slaughter, Carole - 116 Sligh, Carrie - 61, 62, 89, 113 Smith, Danielle - 108 Smith, Debbie - 108 Smith, Gary - 44, 102 Smith, Joanne - 43, 108 Smith, Joey - 44, 113 Smith, Johnny - 108 Smith, Marcie - 166 Smith, Mary Ann - 116 Smithpeiers, David - 102 Smithpeters, Lisa - 116 Smithpeters, Velvet - 116, 66 Stafford, Lori Ann - 116 Steed, Dennis - 116 Stephens, Janice - 113 Stephens, Quinn - 116 Stewart, Randy - 113 Stiffler, Randy - 116 Stone, Lee Ann - 20, 40, 65, 113, 66 Strickland, Joe -41, 40, 103 Stricklin, Lita - 27, 43, 54, 113 Stroud, Frankie - 43, 103 Stroud, Randy - 103 Stroud, Susan - 34, 41, 42, 43, 108 T Tarpley, Billy - 43, 60, 108 Tate, Ricky - 108 Taylor, Mike - 85, 108 Thomas, Mattie - 113 Thompson, Pamela - 66, 113 Thompson, Rickie - 108 Thompson, Ronnie - 116 Todd, Shirley - 113 Todd, Versie - 37, 108 Trout, Peggy - 40, 54. 113 U Ursery, Russell - 108 W Wells, Joann - 117 Walker, Frankie - 108 Walker, Johnny - 52, 57, 103 Warren, Donald - 84, 108 Warren, David - 116 Weatherford, Debbie - 108 Weatherford, Janice - 117 Weeks, Bill - 113 Weems, Karen - 40, 113 Weems, Randy - 103 Wells, Bobby - 113 Wells, Brenda - 22, 41, 40, 103, 33. 35 Wells, Steve - 37, 40, 108 Whisenhunt, Billy - 85 Whisenhunt, Nathan - 113 While, Mike - 40, 61, 103 Wiley, Regina - 117, 66 Wiley, Stanley - 58, 52, 59, 108, 66, 16 Williams, Chris - 117 Williams, Connie - 108 Williams, Dennis - 44, 108 Williams, Jeff - 108 Williams, Janette - 113 Williams, Lamar - 103 Williams, Naccamann - 35, 43, 40, 103 Williams, Nathaniel - 58, 59, 102 Williams, Robert - 113 Williams, Sanvemita - 54, 113 Windham, Andy - 117 Wingfield, Jeff - 91, 113 Wise, Gene - 109, 66 Woodall, David - 117 Woolf, Donna - 40, 113, 66 Wright, Alan - 104 THE ART OF BLOWING a perfect bubble gum bubble Is not easy, but It seems that Kat Griffin has mastered It. 137 EMOTIONALLY INVOLVED in a free throw is roundballer Lita Stricklin. WHICH ONE told Carrie Sligh that piece of gossip. Only Coach Herren knows for sure. 138 • Closing THE LITTLE DEVIL. Beth Gills, finds popping out of an egg isn't all bad. We were caught up in MIXED EMOTIONS and MIXED REACTIONS. Thrillingi, happy; sad, and dejected, feelings of everyone at one time or another and with each comes a reaction to create a mood that is felt among all. These common and yet uncommon occurances showed that each individual really cares. TURNING IN INSECTS brings a good reaction from Stan Wiley. 139'Closing THE ART OF STUDYING? . . . Success comes through study, just ask Paul Cagle. We were caught up in SUCCESS and ACHIEVEMENT 140 • Closing IN PERSPECTIVE Is Nathan Whi- scnhunt. TOUCHDOWN! . . . The Devils make a step toward victory. THE FATIGUES appeared mysteriously around campus when it was least expected. When all else fails, there is still something good that is given off from it, no matter what. Nearer and nearer the end ot the 75-76 term, we had made an impact that will last as long as Gurdon High School exists. 7y 7 6-l9l WE SALUTE USA’76 Set your sights on a celebration! The greatest year in the national history is here! 200 years old and we lived it. Sure you’re up to your neck in the Bicentennial, but it will never come again so be proud because you were caught Up In It All! THE CITY’S BICENTENNIAL FLAG was flown proudly over City Hall for the celebration. ONCE A RAILROAD CENTER OF THE SOUTHWEST. Mo-Pac 9301 as well as THIS OLD COAL shoot was used to supply the engines with coal others brings back many memories of many trains passing along the tracks. and was located here in Gurdon. THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF HOO-HOO has its headquarters located in Gurden. 1-30. HWY. 53. and HWY. 67 all led to the city in south Clark County. LEWIS RANDOLPH, a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, is buried south of town. OUR OWN STATUE OF LIBERTY was given by the Jaycees in the parade, not by the French! 143 144 This yearbook that you now hold in your hands is the work of many people striving to provide Gurdon High School with the kind of yearbook it deserves. To do this we have taken over 500 pictures during the academic year. On occasions we have had to work against you to do yours and our job and occasionally you have given us invaluable assistance. We have asked you to tell us about your- selves and your living groups so that we could represent you accurately. To those who have helped and cooperated, we are extremely grateful. The 1976 GURDONIAN is your yearbook. It is a story about you. It is a record of your friends and companions and the things that you have done this year. We have tried to make it a yearbook that you can be proud of wherever you go whether it be this summer or twenty years from now. If we have done our task well, your yearbook will become more precious and meaningful as the years pass. The 1976 GURDONIAN will outlive all of us and, together, with the GUR- DONIANS that have gone before and the GURDONIANS about to follow, will tell the story of this school and its students. It is to this end that we have brought you to a point of being Caught Up In It All! 3oaAjLj 2 ly Barry Bryan, Editor Ob V