Gurdon High School - Gurdonian Yearbook (Gurdon, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1977 volume:

zi [_□ GURDONIAN Gurdon High School Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Volume 19 Table of Contents Happenings 18 Qtudenf Life 48 Faces 78 Qupporters 108 OPENING VIEW PRACTICING FORMATIONS. Carrie Sligh and Marsha Rickeii view the coming season. PRE-SCHOOL BAND practice is pan of school opening. BUSES ROLL in delivering new and old students. REGISTRATION IS completed by Randy Stiffler in Prin- cipal's Office. COVERED WALKWAYS are the main arteries of GHS. It was a very good year — The Media Center, the Bus Garage and Vocational Buildings were finished. America's 200th Birthday had come and gone. Carter was elected President. Coldest winter since 1918. G.H.S. hosted the Girls Class A State Tournament. Senior Girls District IV winners. FIRST COMES RAIN THEN8N0W Weather changes many things — Moods Transportation Activities Entertainment Appearance DURING MARCH rains, students arc protected by the ramp. BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS are pari of Things to Come. SEARCH FOR THINGS TO COME The search goes on as each student endeavors fo prepare themselves In classes Looking for victory. Providing for future. Guiding influence. Excelling in personal things. ASSISTING Myra Green in information research. THE CLASS of 1990. 6 8 LOOK AROUND. . . ALL DAY LONG Creating art projects Accuracy and speed in typing Experiments in Chemistry Relaxing at noon Spirit building GORDON HIGH SCHOIR VSKETBALL HERE 16 PRESCOTTj iTTrescoti IN BETWEEN There is a lime for everylhing around G.H.9. Each day has ils momenls. Each person Iheir lime. Each class Iheir sludies. Each sporl ils aclivily. Each leachers awareness of sludenl needs. BETWEEN PICTURES - Kelvin Dickens BETWEEN CLASSES - Mrs. Stinnet BETWEEN CHEERS - Marsha Ricketts 11 EXCITEMENT COMES Little things create excitement as we look around our school. Being together sharing things, receiving awards, initiations, personal accomplishments. EXCITEMENT BUILDS in the crowd as State Tournament progresses. ANTICIPATING SPRING BREAK. Sidney Reeves and Chris Williams await the bell. 12 IN GROUPS EXCITEMENT OF A PARADE Is shown by the winning smile of Patti Ryan. THE EXCITEMENT OF BEING TAPPED for NHS is shown by Peggy Trout as well as other classmates. PETAL PAPER is used to build binoculars by Rhonda Green and Sonia Carter for Senior float. FLAG LINE MEMBER, Susan Dodgen awaits cue to continue the routine. ALL TOGETHER NOW THE ALGEBRA I CLASS WORKING TOGETHER of C.O.E. students prepare for ban- quet. 14 ALL TOGETHER NOW. Y-E-L-L. Everybody Yell! Ronda Hursi. Debbie Ricketts, and Becky Gan is. We are involved in school activities — Taking part in band Participating in classes Sharing in team victories Boosting school spirit Completing assignment Relating school to community HOLD FAST Students have opportunities to HOLD FAST as they move forward each day — Learning in classes. Preparing for the future. Developing individual interests. Searching for answers. CONCENTRATION is the key to a successful experiment as shown by Teresa Schulze. INSTRUCTIONS in engine repair is given by Mr. Cox to Kelvin Dickens, Lee Gulley, BIOLOGY CLASS waiting to go and Ricky Franklin. THE MYSTERY RIDER in the parade with Mr. Childers was Mrs. Thompson. on field trip. HOLDING FAST to the football is most important to Brandon Brown. HAPPENINGS Everyday happenings in and around our school. Report card lime Bela initiation awaiting the bell Tapping NHS students Drawing prospective Acting out Macbeth 19 Five board members elected by the voters of the district and the superintendent are responsible for the administration policies. These include operation of the school's personnel, building, properties and finance. One project in high school was remodeling the Home Economics building to better meet the pres- ent needs of students. The district is endebted to these school board members for giving of their lime for the bet- terment of Gurdon schools. Mr. Bobby Smithson, Superintendent. POLICY School Board: SEATED: President. A. A. Home; P. M. Rudolph: B. R. Shaw. STANDING: Secretary, William Norman; J. T. Stricklin. DIRECTORS Tribute to Lyman J. Massey For Years of Service on the Ourdon School Board 1958-1976 Nancye Cummings, student assistant under COE program. PACE 22 The school year '77 brought new faces and many changes. With an enrollment of 345 students and 24 teachers, this was the first year for career orientation course. The new faculties for building trades and auto mechanics were used. This was the first full year for use of the media center. The secre- tary was assisted by students each period to aid in cleri- cal work and giving information to students. STORY TELLING, one unit of Speech, is practiced by Alan Haltom. DIALOG FROM DR. SEUSS is portrayed by Tommy Norman and Sandra Hatley. IN THE FRESHMAN ENGLISH I class everyone wants to get into the act of putting up a bulletin board. 24 THE ADVANCED ENGLISH III class is assisted by Mrs. Wells in writing a term paper. Communication — A Two-Way Process In order to communicate one must receive the idea through listening and reading and send the idea through talking and writing. This is accom- plished in English and Speech classes through study of literature, grammar and techniques of speech making. Mis. Shirley Wells Mis. L. C. Newton IN ALL ENGLISH classes, William Shakespeare is one well known figure. Better Understanding of the Patterns of Society Through Social Studies and the Library CHECKING THE CARD CATALOG - Danny McDaniel finds the author of a lost book. SHELVING BOOKS - Lisa Sandidge puts into practice library science learning. MEDIA CENTER PERIODICAL SECTION is supervised by Darrell Nash. HELPING CATALOGUE Middle School books. Gene Wise assists Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Zela Taylor Mrs. Phyllis Ledbetter Mrs. Anne Selph Miss Wanda Brown Mr. Vernon Meeks Mr. Jim Stiffler IN THE SECOND SEMESTER Mrs. Judy Rhodes taught American history. Required courses in social studies were Arkansas his- tory, American history and civics. These and other social study courses help students to better under- stand how society has developed and how the past affects the present. Library science made possible research and resource material by stu- dent help in use of refer- ences, books, periodicals, and A-V materials. 27 CLEANING ASATATE SHEET. Joey Smith gets ready for another Algebra II problem. Valuable Tool for Logical Thinking Mrs. Frances Crain Mrs. Anne Selph Mr. John Middleton 28 DAVID GREEN turns in an assignment to Mr. Middle- ton in Fundamental Math. Eight courses in Math were offered to enable all students to meet the demands of problem solving in the future. They were also prepared in the field of economics and business. STUDENT TEACHER, Mr. Mike Manning assists Mike Eakin in Geometry. 29 Mrs. Betty Slayton Mrs. LilaJ. Thompson EARTH SCIENCE students explore life in ages past under Mrs. Thompson's guidance. STOMA under the microscope shows Van Oetsey, the respiration of the leaf. In Science classes: biology, chemistry, and general science the students develop through experiment skills and under- standing to help them understand their environment and the pan science plays in the environment and energy of tomorrow. SOME CHEMISTRY STUDENTS never learn to tie their bows without Patti Ryan’s assistance. 30 AS THE CHEMISTRY CLASS returns from visit at the Aluminum Plant, Ricky Thompson partakes of an early lunch. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE UNIT ON POLLUTION. Lori Staf- ford makes a poster on pollution. Science Motivates Inquiring Minds SPRING is the time for flower collecting Carol Slaughter brings specimen to be named. SOMETIMES THE SCALES just won't balance for Melinda Newton. 31 Students Express Themselves in Art and Music COMPOSING THE MELODY line, Barry Bryan works during music theory. f Miss Paula Jackman Mrs. Lynn Ward Miss Wanda Brown THE FINAL COAT of glaze is put on by Michaelyn McKenzie on her pot. JUST ONE KNOT by Bary Gills will complete his macrame project. 32 IN THE EXERCISE on figure base, Janet Purifoy composes the rest of the tune. TRANSLATION Is an Imponant pan of French I. Creativity is an important pan of the an field, students enrolled in these classes are given the opponunity to express moods and interests by creating decorative or useful objects. Music theory enables the students to see a different facet of music. 33 ECOUTE! quote Miss Jackman. Helping Youth Assume Role in Society Mrs. Dickey Halliday Mr. R. L. Cummings THE TASK of setting tables for FHA Banquet was left to Ronda Hurst and Gwen Dickens._______ HAND FINISHING of a garment by Debbie Dickerson. PLACING the finishing touches on the banquet table by Rhonda Spruill. 34 WOODWORKING PROJECT teaches Gary Hurst the proper use of a saw. The role of homemaking classes help the youth assume their place in society through home economics education in areas of personal growth, family life, and community involvement. The agriculture department benefits students in vocational agriculture, and in shop skills that are emphasized during the year. WORKING ON Mini bike motor, David Glover and Kelly Taylor adjust the carburetor. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION being tested by Derell Anderson. 35 Students prepared them- selves for the future in auto mechanics and building trades by a study program and practi- cal application of skills of the trade. By the end of the year they were more proficient in finding and fixing problem engines. STUDENTS LISTENING as Mr. Cox explains ignition system. WHAT HAPPENS on the intake stroke is being analyzed by Tim LeMay. THE TABLE TOP is being sanded by Dennis Williams as Danny Marion waits his turn. 36 Building Trades Develope Skills 37 THE INTERLOCKING system of gears is explained by Mr. Cox. 38 TAKING DICTATION from Mrs. Davies, Debbie Green learns valuable shorthand techniques. WORKING TO MAKE the Banquet a success, Pam Harper and Pam Greene put up decorations. MAKING BULLETIN BOARDS was one of the many requirements of the COE girls. Business Skills Evolve Training The world of business is becoming more and more popular every day. The Business Department of Gurdon High School helps the interested stu- dents to prepare for their future. The courses range from the Basic Typing I to Cooperative Office Education or COE as it is often called. No matter what course in business you choose, whether it be Shorthand or even Office Proce- dures. the GHS Business Department can offer you the best experience that you could ever want to make it in the business world. IN THE COE CLASS, Kat Griffin learns to use the Electronic Calculator. 39 SQUARE DANCING Physical Fitness the Basic Principle of P.E. BASKETBALL Two years of P.E. required of all students emphasized the importance of physical fit- ness. Health classes familiarize students with physiological principles. Each student has hearing and sight tests by corporate efforts of PTA and Clark County Health Center. Gym classes provide coordination. 40 VOLLEYBALL GYMNASTICS BASEBALL 41 Driver Education enables students to be more skillful drivers and to meet require- ments of state licensing bureau and insurance compa- nies. AT THE WHEEL of the simulated car, Phyllis Lee follows instructions. BEING ABLE TO DRIVE, Dennis Williams takes the wheel. IN THE DRIVING TRAINER. Darrell Norman takes first posi- tion. 42 FOOD PREPARATION is one unit Mrs. Pentecost teaches in special education. Students Learn Self-Reliance CAREER ORIENTATION supervised by Mrs. Middleton. Mrs. Sandra Pentecost Mrs. Judy Barfield Mr. John Herren Mrs. Betty Middleton SPEECH THERAPIST, Mrs. Barfield, aids Carolyn Schoonover and Cherlyn Dickens. Special education classes lend aid to students in order to meet their problems in school and community. 43 Problem Solving From Schedule fo Mainienance Giving information on college entrance exams, administering tests, working out sched- ules, helping students determine subjects best suited for the future are a few of a counselor's duties. Working before, during and after school, the cafeteria staff, and the transporta- tion personnel maintain our school. CAFETERIA WORKERS Mrs. Bearden and Melody Williams. Mrs. Robert McGill DU a ukj v tKb were Mr. Cummings. Mr. Franklin. Danny Franklin, Mr Stinnett, Mr. Hatley, Mr. Gray. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Weeks, Mr. Cox Mrs. Walker. and Mr. Invpr SOPHOMORE STUDENTS TAKING the SRA Assessment Survey. 44 STUDENT Participation in Student Activities New learning areas opened Spring Fling capers Concentration brings rewards Brawn vs. Brain Coordinating of skills Intense Contemplation 47 Involvemenf in Govemmeni Student Council under the leadership of Billy Tarpley started the year with workshop in Con- way. Returning with many ideas, the council was able to implement some of these. Planning and executing homecoming started the year. Elections, assemblies, spirit promo- tion, and Spring Fling were the major activi- ties. The year ended with the election of new officers. ON THURSDAY NIGHT ihe Student Council members doubted the completion of theli float. POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL Announcers. Charles Rudolph, and Billy Tarpley with spotter Kenneth Harper. TORNADO DRILL brought all students into the halls of the main building. THE 77-78 CANDIDATES for officers are Tony Anderson. Tommy Potter. Llta Stricklin, Nathan Whisenhunt. and Vikita Bell. 49 NEW BETA STUDENTS accept club pledge in the Beta installation ceremony. BETA OFFICERS Barry Bryan President Vickie McCallum Vice-President Kathryn Griffin Secretary Anita Dickerson Treasurer Lee Ann Stone Re pone r Nancye Cummings Co-Historia ns Charles Rudolph NHS OFFICERS Barry Bryan President Kathryn Griffin Vice-President Nancye Cummings Secre ta ry - T reasure r Allan Eakin Reporter Rhonda Green Co-Historians Diane Downs AS PART OF the induction Anita Dickerson gives Lita WITH HAPPY SMILES of relief. Michaelyn McKenzie and Shari McClure Stricklin her credentials. are giad the ceremony is over. 50 Scholastic Chapters Achieve Recognition Academic societies are part of the state and national organizations. The local chapters attended both conventions. They promote character, leader- ship, scholarship and service. Students who reach specified stands of each club are tapped by organization members. The clubs sponsor service projects, school newspa- per and cooperate in all activities. PROSPECTIVE NHS MEMBERS Susan Stroud and Alan Haltom antic- ipate pledge service. THIS GROUP OF proud students are awaiting induction into the National Honor Society. 51 FFA OFFICERS President Joey Smith Vice President Tommy Potter Secretary Ralph Shaw Treasurer Jimmy Plyler Sentinel Sidney Reeves Reporter Doug Neathery Jr. Advisor Steve Johnson FHA OFFICERS President Carla White 1st Vice-President Anita Dickerson 2nd Vice-President Jannette Williams 3rd Vice-President Jolane Taylor Secretary Betsy Marsh Treasurer Tanya Knight Song Leader Stella Anderson Reporter Vikita Bell Historian Cindy Stricklin AS CLASSES CHANGE a new crew of workers arrive. OLD MEMBERS enjoy initiation of inductees. 52 Vocational Organizations Are Guiding Influences Initiations in chapter organization, monthly meetings, attendance to state con- ventions and judging contests are part of the routine of FHA and FFA. Preparation, completion and attendance of the FHA Banquet are part of the learning process. In child development, girls assist kindergarten and first grade. DRESS WRONG-SIDE out, tissue In halt, socks vs. hose are the dress of Debbie Dickerson. ANCHORING THEME symbol to the wall Is the final touch of the ban- TABLE SHIFTING is an imponant pan of banquet preparation, quet. 53 Your Guests Are Ghosts THE CAST Lin Fletcher Peggy Trout Jim Stoddard joey Smith Zeke Washington Lee Gulley Lucy Heloise Debbie Rickett Colonel Smedley Nathan Whisenhunt Tenderson Tommy Norman Andrew Andrews III Randy Stewart Lavender La Rue Karen McGill Myrtle Janice Stephens Lady Smedley Carrie Sligh Tex Willoughby Circe Melinda Newton Mrs. Canuzi - Janette Williams Mrs. Darrow Vicki McCallum Mrs. Peterson Vickita Bell Directed by Junior Class Sponsors 54 You're Only Young Once THE CAST Miss Chandler---------------Kathryn Griffin Mr. Pettit----------------------------Billy Tarpley Gabby Gallager-------------------------Alan Haltom Mr. Birch-----------------------------Barry Bryan Shirley Walker------------------------Susan Stroud Harriet Jones------------------------Nancye Cummings Paul Chapman--------------------------Allan Eakin Mona Fisher----------------------------Mary Smith Miss Ross-----------------------Carla White Cluck Biggs---------------- Rickie Thompson Gloria Price--------------------Lisa Hardin Speed Miller----------------------------Jim Otwell Pop Wilson-----------------------------Mike White Ron Dayton-------------------Charles Rudolph Bernice Johnson-----------------------Diane Downs Miss Spencer-------------------------Daniel Smith Miss Bell----------------------------Sandra Hatley Mrs. Chapman-----------------Anita Dickerson Tammy--------------------------------Leslie Kuhn Jean Fox------------------------------Becky Gattis Mrs. Burton Lee----------------------Joanne Smith Mrs. Smith-------------------------Clifford Blevin Direefed by Senior Class Sponsors 55 Publications Give a Look Around in 1977 To keep informed, the school paper began its regular publication with the September issue. The Devil Sheet staff coverage includes stories on sports, academics, and extra curricular activities. The staff members belong to the Arkansas High School Press Association and attended the spring meeting in Hot Springs. Awards for outstanding work were given. The Gurdonian staff started planning the '77 yearbook in August at the O.B.U. workshop. Searching for new lay- outs, just right pictures, meeting dead lines, getting ads, selling subscriptions, writing copy, captions, and head- lines are some of the everyday events in the life of a Gur- donian staff member. Without trash and lemonade this annual would never have been published. Editors --Susan Stroud and Kathryn Griffin Exchange Editor and Column -Barry Bryan An Editor--------------- Billy Tarpley News Editor---------------------Rhonda Green Feature Editor-------------------Diane Downs Business Manager-..........-Alan Eakin Sports Editors----Charles Rudolph, Lita Stricklin and Peggy Trout Circulation Manager--Nancye Cummings Reporters.....Becky Gattis, Lisa Hardin. Carla White. Leslie Kuhn, Melinda Newton, Debbie Rickett, Peggy Trout, Karen McGill, Patti Ryan, Lori Clark, Betsy Marsh, Nathan Whisenhunt, Paul Cagle, Tommy Potter, Laurie Nelson, Steve Clingan, and Marsha Rickett. Advisors----Mrs. L. C. Newton and Mrs. George Davies 56 AS NAMES WERE WRITTEN on the Devil Sheets. Susan Stroud has a look of exhaustion. 1977 ANNUAL STAFF Editor---------------------------Becky Gattis Staff Members: Vikita Bell, Anita Dickerson, Melinda Newton, Carrie Sligh Photographer----------------------Bart Gills Sponsor-----------------Mrs. W. M. Slayton PUTTING UP POSTERS to start yearbook sales is Becky Gattis's job. PICKING OUT the right picture for the right section is difficult for Carrie Sligh. 57 Pregame Crownbearers , Walking , Sidelines . HOMECOMING. . . Moments to Remember Homecoming began on the week prior to November 5 with planning, building, and decorating floats. Long hours were spent in hopes to bring home first place. Thursday night was the formal coronation in the auditorium, with much pageantry. The parade was highlighted with floats, bands, bicycles, pep squad, and cheerlead- ers. Pregame activities introduced the Queen, Lisa Hardin, and her court. Homecoming Queen LisaJ-lardin_ Queen's float . . . Pageantry Senior maid . . . Anticipation . . . Before ceremony . . . Entertainment . . . Go Team Go! The Go-Devils began the 1976 cam- paign in a flurry. After soundly defeating Mineral Springs, Strong, and Harmony Grove, they began their dis- trict campaign against the Nashville Scrappers. The game was billed as one of the state's best early-season show- downs . For the third year in a row Nashville ruined the Go-Devils chances for an undefeated season. The Scrappers scored two second-half touchdowns - and converted the extra points, to win 14-13. After narrowly defeating Stamps, Gurdon's championship dreams were dashed by a DeQueen ballclub that traveled to Gus Brown Field looking for their first victory. The Prescott-Gurdon clash drew the usual throng, and the action on the field kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. The curley Wolves pre- vailed, 14-8, disallowing the Devils a third-place district finish. After romping over Bryant and drowning at Lake Hamilton, the Gur- don seniors played one for the gip- per and destroyed the Foreman Gators in the Homecoming finale. The crop of '76 seniors was bitterly disappointed. The group of fourteen expected nothing less than a district title. The team had the talent but the little things made the difference. Gurdon's 6-4 mark was a far cry from all expectations. QUARTERBACK, Charles Rudolph, turns the cor- ner on the option against Foreman in the final game. GATOR BALL carrier is slammed to the turf by Todd Ross and line-backer, Stan Wiley. Tommy Norman slides in to help. Sr. Vanity Football Members were: J. Bailey. R. McClure. R. Williams, T. Purifoy, A. Windham. C. Hughes. D. Steed. S. Reeves. J. Otwell, D. McDaniel. J. Smith, S. Wiley, T. Christopher, R. Ricketts, R. Stewart, L. Gulley. M. Otwell. R. Franklin. N. Williams. C. Williams. R. Stiffler, R. Quarles, T. Ross, B. Weeks, D. Williams, G. Harper, S. Johnson, T. Pot- ter, T. Norman, C. Rudolph, K. Dickens, J. Crowe, M. Hatley, A. Ander- son, G. Alexander. Coaches. Meeks, Ward. Herron, Miller, and Stiffler. 60 THE F.T.D. florist? No. it's Go-Devil halfback Nate Williams turning upfield for a big gain against Foreman in the Devil's Homecoming victory. AN UNIDENTIFIED ALLIGATOR is thinking about chewing on Stanley Wiley's leg. Maybe it will slow him down, he thought. BEFORE THE BUSES can roll, the uniform bags have got to be loaded. SPORTSMANSHIP demonstrated by Stanley Wiley. OPPONENTS WE THEY Mineral Springs 33 6 Strong 23 6 Harmony Grove 12 7 Nashville 13 14 Stamps 22 12 DeQueen 0 22 Prescott 8 14 Bryant 47 19 Lake Hamilton 0 28 Foreman 35 20 61 Members of the 1977 Sr. Devilettes were: KNEELING: S. Williams. S. Anderson. M. Kennel. P. Trout. J. Stephens. V. Bell. C. Dickens. STANDING: M. Hatley. M. Clayborn, M. Thomas. L. Stricklin. Coach Diane Arrington. S. Hatley. L. Clark, T. Anderson. K. Griffin, managers: D. Adams, andj. Robbins. The Gurdon Devilettes - Under the direction of Coach Arrington the Devilettes had a very successful season with a record of 21 wins and 6 losses. They won the District 4A Tournament and went to the semi-finals in the State. Suc- cess of the team resulted in cooperation and hard work of all teammates - Honors were awarded to Hatley, Stricklin, and Anderson. In addition, Sandra Hatley was selected to play in the All-Star Tourna- ment in Conway on June 6. This is an honor for the Devi- lettes. Miss Arrington was also honored by being chosen as one of the coaches for the All- Star. HOME GAMES drew large crowds. The Devilettes lost only twice all year in GHS gymnasium. GURDON VS. STEPHENS, one of basketball's hottest rivalries. Here, the Devils meet the Roadrunners in the Southern Arkansas Tournament. HO-HUM. another runaway victory, says Vinita Bell. Gurdon's season was full of runaway victories. 62 A first for our school was to be host to the Senior Girls Class A State Tournament February 16 through 19. This involved all organizations within the system to see that our guests were made wel- come. Sixteen teams participated from all over the state. The gym was a sea color with so many schools represented. A STAR WAS BORN as Sandra Hatley won many awards. THE CAMPUS was crowded with buses and cars attending the State Tour- nament. LOCATING HIGHLAND on the map Tim Christopher decides they came a long distance. SINGING OF NATIONAL ANTHEM and prayer opened each session. 63 STAMPS'S GYM was the scene for the District tourney. The Go-Devils warm up for their open- ing round game against Ouachita. I ivMn ALL DISTRICT selection Alan drives for the bucket against McNeil in the H.S.U. tourna- ment. IN the Go-Devils first game against Waldo, Herman Gulley and Phillip Giles get set to retrieve the loose basketball. 1977 SR. BASKETBALL SCORES BOYS GIRLS 75 38 68 68 54 52 57 60 56 48 56 52 58 65 65 40 47 57 77 58 58 76 52 56 56 65 Murfreesboro Stamps Mineral Springs Ashdown Nashville Lewisville Prescott Arkadelphia Foreman McNeil Waldo Ouachita Stamps Waldo Ouachita Mineral Springs BOYS GIRLS 60 64 45 34 34 51 54 49 67 38 54 64 70 67 54 69 57 28 66 38 69 55 56 33 67 52 Girls Season Records 14 wins 3 losses Boys Season Records 11 wins 14 losses The Gurdon Go Devil team season started in November. High with hopes of putting together the same type team as the year before, in spite of the inexperience. The Devils with Alan Haltom, Ray Quarles, and Timmy Christopher as guards. In the forward positions were Her- man Gulley, Charles Rudolph, and Phillip Giles. Tommy Nor- man and Joe Crowe playing in all positions. The team had several set backs but played hard, fast ball each game. The majority of the games were not decided until Members of the 1977 Sr. Devils: KNEELING: T. Christopher. J. Bailey. R. Quarles, Haltom. M. McKenzie. R. Green. D. Norman. STANDING: W. Price. T. Norman, Giles. C. Rudolph. M. Hatley, manager: S. Clingan. and Coach John Herren. THE GIANTS from Waldo almost took Gurdon a little too lightly in the first a. the coming minutes. P. SPORTS AWARDS «BASKETBALL Ail-District Phillip Giles Alan Haltom Toni Anderson Lita Stricklin Sandra Hatley State Toni Anderson Lita Stricklin Sandra Hatley «FOOTBALL Kelvin Dickens Ray Quarles Charles Rudolph Stanley Wiley «TRACK State Qualifying Charles Rudolph Marcus Hatley Randy Dickens Nathaniel Williams Anthony Anderson Ray Quarles ••LISTEN RAY, we've got to score before the half so let's try in-bounds play 4 . . . ' Coach Herren talks to Rabbit Quarles. 65 AWAITING HER TURN at a court, Debbie Ricketts concentrates on her game plan. BY FIRING THE FIRST SERVE IN, Mike White stuns the opposition. IN POSITION TO RETURN the serve, Paul Cagle tries to be ready and relaxed. AFTER EXECUTING her forehand shot, Lisa Hardin finishes her follow-through. 66 Spirit of Competition Soars QUESTIONING A CALL, doubles partners Carrie Sligh and Deb- bie Ricketts wonder if it was in or not. THE GO-DEVIL DISTANCE MEN go through another tough work out - but it was all worth it. GO-DEVIL SPRINTER. Ray Quarles, worked on his technique from the starting blocks as Nathaniel Williams and Ronnie Ricketts wait their turn. QUALIFIERS FOR THE STATE TRACK MEET at Russellville were BOTTOM ROW: Randy Dick- ens. Nathaniel Williams. Marcus Hatley. STANDING: Kelvin Dickens. Charles Rudolph. Stan- ley Wiley. Ray Quarles, and Anthony Anderson. Spring sports match the fall and winter victories as com- pletion of the season bring champions. Tennis consisted of boy and girl teams - single and dou- bles. Both attended individual matches with Nashville and Arkadelphia then the S.A.U. and H.S.U. invitational tour- nament. Finally the state match between class AA and A held at Bums Park in North Little Rock. Track teams participated in individual meets held in neighboring schools. After these, district, regional and state meets were held in all areas. The teams made out- standing showings. 67 The Spirit Goes On The 1976-77 cheerleaders backed the Go-Devils all the way. They attended camp in the summer at Ouachita Baptist University, where they learned new yells, bandsteps, spirit boosters, skits and formations from the leaders of the camp and other squads. The annual Burning of the Wolf was sponsored by the cheerleaders. Regardless of weather the cheerlead- ers were there, rain, sleet, or snow. School and town spirit were raised by pep rallies and parades. At the end of the 1977 school year cheers were taught to the girls trying out for cheerleader. AWAITING THE OUTCOME of a basketball decision. WHEN WILL THE BUS ARRIVE? wonders Carrie Sligh. WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED at practice to make San Hatley and Vinita Bell end up In this position? 68 THE MUSIC started without Becky Gattis. MISTAKES cause a chain reaction between Vinita Bell and Carrie Sligh. BURNING OF THE WOLF Is a big event at G.H.S.. but by looking at the Cheerleaders you can tell It's over. a HOMECOMING PARADE. 69 THE FIRST STEP In preparation for band trips Is performed by the loading crew. 85 Member Gurdon Band Performs on Field and Siage Major activities of the year included parades, concerts, solo ensemble contest, and regional and all state honors band tryouts. The band officers of the 1977 year were: Barry Bryan, president; Karen McGill, vice-president; Diane Downs, secretary; Donna Woolf, reporter; and Lee Ann Stone, historian, The Band Booster Club spon- sored by band parents makes possible additional equip- ment. Present goal is for new uniforms by fall of '78. KEEPING THE TEMPO of the band Is Mike Eakin's function. THE DRUMMERS: Paul B.. Mike E., Paul G.. and Larry A. lift the spirit high. 70 MIDDLE REGISTER CONCERT F: Miss Brown starts each warm up. DUE TO A SPRAINED ANKLE Gene Wise calmly awaits the half time show, while nervous tension shows on the faces of Tanya, Teresa, and Susan. 71 THE BAND AWAITS the warm-up cue. THE GHS BAND: Beverly Mitchell. Melinda Newton. Jana Hilton. Tanya Knight. Melinda Wilson. Jayne Ann Bratton. Stephanie Britt. Nancy Duncan. Kay Lynn Stone, Lisa Ursery, Tanya Henry, Elaine Melugin. Connie Otwell. Mary Selph. Mary Ann deLeon. Teresa Schulze . Marsha Rickett, Susan Dodgen, Janice Gills. Glinda Henry, Lola Gulley, Donna Malcom. Diane Johnson, Glenda Purifoy. Sarah Allen. Debi Hilton, Kim Masimore, Karen Penny, Susan Smith, Tammy Wright, San Gulley, Lisa Swinnea, Paquitta Lyons. Susan Thomas. Tanya Thomas, Teresa Thomas. Charla Woolf, Annette Bittle, Shanna Pope, Diane Downs , Tim Harvell, Bary Gills, Willie Henry, Carolyn Jester, Jolane Taylor, Steve Clingan, Barry Bryan • . Pam Greene . David Boulden, Jimmy Franklin , Jimmy Wells. Betsy Marsh, Lee Ann Stone . Donna Woolf, David Rudolph. Mark Sanford. Stanley Wiley , Ricky McClure. Mark Smithpeters. Gene Wise . Jimmy McNabb, Karen McGill, Janet Purifoy, Patti Ryan, Jimmy Plyler, Sharon Sanford. Don Davies. Miles McKenzie. Mike Dodwell, Mark McCauley. Kenny McClure. Marianne Otwell. Robin Harwell, Mina Gonzales. Leroy Vance. John Williams. Tim Christopher, Paul Gatlin, Larry Allen. Mike Eakin , Regina Wiley. Dean Marsh. Claude Taylor, Paul Bums. Velvet Smithpeters. AU-State Bands + All-Region Sr. Bands Senior Band Members 72 SENIOR BAND MEMBER, Pam Greene practice using correct embouchure. THE FLAG LINE for the season was: Jana Hilton: Beverly Mitchell; Sharon Sanford: co-captain, Tanya Knight; and Susan Dodgen. Performance Reflects Practice During the fall much of the band activity centers around football games at home and away. The addition of a set of timp-toms gave the marching percussion section a new sound. The flag line was a first of the 77 band. The majorette line in new sequin uniforms increased from 4 to 5 members. The year ended as the band played POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE at gradua- tion. THE DRUM MAJOR WAS Lee Ann Stone. She was chosen to participate in the America’s Youth in Concert European tour. 73 Awards for Fulfillmenf Two award assemblies are held the final week of school to present to students both aca- demic and athletic achievement awards. These are the results of long hours of competi- tion in the field of sports and study. Kathryn Griffin and Susan Stroud - Devil Sheet Award. 74 Charles Rudolph - Football Award. A Randy Dickens - Track Award. Phillip Giles and Tim Christopher - Basketball Award. Sandra Hatley - Basketball Award. 75 SWEET SPRING. Memories io Be Treasured 0 0 The traditional Junior-Senior Banquet was held May 13. The high school cafeteria had been changed into a spring garden by the host class, by much planning and hard work. Toasts, picture taking, long dresses, tuxes, corsages, entertainment, and Mr. Snider's analogy of What the World Needs Now are moments to be treasured. ••ON YOUR MARK ... Get set .. . GO! into the green paint for the wall mural. NO LADDER was needed for Joe Crowe to string wires for decoration. CLASS SPONSORS, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Halliday, try to figure out how much paper is needed for ceiling. 76 JUNIORS: Rhonda McGaugh, Betsy Marsh, and Annette Par- tridge await guests to be seated. LONG DRESSES and flowers in the hair provide a festive atmosphere. q LEADING THE LINE for buffet, the class presidents, Peggy Trout and Kathryn Griffin. 77 79 SENIORS Debbie Adams Carry Alexander Margaret Anderson Gary Barfield Randall Bennett Clifford Mae Blevins Belinda Brown Barry Bryan SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS were: President, Kathryn Griffin: Vice President, Anita Dickerson: Secretary. Rhonda Green: Treasurer, Vivian Hatley: and Representatives. Mike White and Shari McClure (not shown). 80 Sonia Carter Mary Clayborn Mike Clingan Nancye Cummings Ronnie Deaton Kelvin Dickens Randy Dickens Anita Dickerson Diane Downs Allan Eakin SENIOR INSIGHTS College Representatives ACT Tests College Applications Research Papers Senior Play Senior Trip Invitations Caps and Gowns SENIORS RANDY FRANKLIN. Sieve Johnson, and Jim Oiwell anx iously await the Coronation Ceremonies. 81 Jimmy Franklin Randy Franklin Becky Gattis Brenda Gibson Donald Gibson Debbie Green Myra Green Rhonda Green Pam Greene 82 Kathryn Griffin Herman Gulley Dan Halliday Alan Haltom Mark Hansen Lisa Hardin Pam Harper Sandra Hatley Vivian Hatley Dale Henry Mark Humphries Steve Johnson Mary Kennel Leslie Kuhn Danny Marion 83 NOT ONLY IS Sandra Hatley a good basketball player . . . BUT SHE ALSO has artistic ability. Ronnie McBride Shari McClure Michaelyn McKenzie Billy McNeil Delores McNeil Rosemary Ollison Jim Orwell David Penney Rodney Perkins 84 i Ray Quarles Donald Rascoe Nancy Roach Charles Rudolph Chuck Rutherford Jerry Rutherford Bruce Schee Russell Shankles 85 Danielle Smith Debbie Smith Joanne Smith Johnny Smith Mary Rickett Smith Susan Stroud Billy Tarpley Mike Taylor Lora Thoeny Rickie Thompson 86 SENIORS WORK diligently on the float that led to a first place win. Carla White Mike White Stanley Wiley Connie Williams Dennis Williams Nathaniel Williams 87 Kim Adams Anthony Anderson Cecilia Anderson Toni Anderson Becky Armstrong Dwayne Bell Vikita Bell Barbara Berry Doris Berry David Bird David Boulden Paul Bums Paul Cagle Timmy Christopher Lori Clark Joe Crowe 88 JUNIOR OUTLOOK Upper Classmen Cars Class Rings PSAT NMSQT Tests Student Council Officers Fund-raising Projects Magazine Sales Junior Play Junior-Senior Banquet JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS were: Peggy Trout. Presi- dent: Tommy Potter. Vice-President; Laurie Nelson. Secretary: Lisa Sandidge. Treasurer: and Lita Strick- lin and Todd Ross. Representatives. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Rhonda Dempsey Jerry Dickens Milton Ellis Ricky Franklin Dennis Gibson Phillip Giles Bary Gills Janice Gills Rhonda Green Lee Gulley Priscilla Heard Vada Henry 89 JUNIORS Mary Horn Sharon Hunter Carl Jones Joe Kuhn Betsy Marsh Vicki McCallum Danny McDaniel Rhonda McGaugh Karen McGill Elizabeth McGuirt Cary Mcjohnson Tommy McMillan Wendell McPeak Doug Neathery Laurie Nelson Melinda Newton FOR TITRATION experiment. Peggy Trout and Karen Weems clean their burets carefully. % 90 WORKING AROUND GHS ANNUALS - Vikita Bell LIBRARY - Bill Weeks OFFICE - Teresa Schulze AUTO MECHANICS - Tommy McMillan STATE TOURNAMENT - Debbie Ricketts 91 Terrie Nichols Tommy Norman John Otwell Annette Partridge Danny Pauli Darlene Penny Janie Pope Tommy Potter Janet Purifoy Sidney Reeves Debbie Ricketts Ronnie Ricketts Todd Ross Angela Russey Patti Ryan Lisa Sandidge Teresa Schulze Ralph Shaw Carrie Sligh Joey Smith Janice Stephens Randy Stewart Lee Ann Stone Lita Stricklin 92 THE TECHNIQUE of using a potter’s wheel is being practiced 6y Cary McJohnson. ONE PACKAGE of Swiss Miss + 100 ml. H20 Chemistry before the holidays. Bill Weeks Karen Weems Nathan Whisenhunt Janette Williams Robert Williams Donna Woolf Mattie Thomas Bernard Thomas Pam Thompson Peggy Trout 93 SOPHOMORE SURVEY Biology Collections Varsity Athletics Geometry Projects Drivers License Julius Caesar Beta Club School Publications WHILE MR. BURNSIDES was doing his practice teaching in Biol- ogy, one of the class activities was a field trip to observe winter birds. Larry Allen Darrell Anderson Stella Anderson Jerome Bailey Kerry Baumgardner Curtis Bearden Dennis Beasley James Bell Vinita Bell Regina Bivens William Bland Donna Brown Marsha Clark Steve Clingan Kathy Currey Cherelyn Dickens Mike Eakin Debra Ellis Pam Engelking Doyle Garry 94 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS were: Marcus Hatley. President: Sharon Sanford. Vice- President: Regina Bivens. Secretary: Pam Rutherford. Treasurer: Ronda Hurst and Mar- sha Rickett. Representative. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Ban Gills David Green Ryamond Green Lola Gulley John Hagins Art Hardage Greg Harper Marcus Hatley Marsha Hatley Willie Joe Henry Pam House Chris Hughes Loretta Hunter Ronda Hurst Wyonna Kennel Phyllis Lee Tim LeMay Donna Malcom David Marion Jimmy Martin Beverly Mitchell Ricky McClure Robert McClure Sandra McClure Mike McKenzie Darrell Nash Marquette Newberry Darrell Norman Van Ootsey Mike Otwell Zebedee Parks Kim Pauli Debra Penny Jimmy Plyler Judith Prince Terry Purifoy Monica Reeves Marsha Rickett Judy Robbins Renea Russey Pam Rutherford Sharon Sanford Carolyn Schoonover Carole Slaughter Cathy Hascoe Smith Marcia Smith Mary Ann Smith Lisa Smithpeters Velvet Smithpeters Lori Stafford 96 Dennis Steed Quinn Stephens Randy Stiffler Ronnie Thompson David Warren Janice Weatherford Regina Wiley Chris Williams Andy Windham TAKING FIELD NOTES, assures Marquette Newberry of knowing the plant names. AS THE MANAGER for the Senior Boys. Steve Clingan puts up the team rosier. 97 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS were: Jolane Taylor. President: Cindy Stricklin, Vice- President: Shanna Pope, Secretary; Kathy Gattis, Treasurer: and Jana Hilton and Tanya Knight, Representatives. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Edna Anderson Tony Anderson Steve Baird Vickie Baumgardner Freda Bearden Andy Bell Randy Bell Wanda Berry Mike Blevins Eddie Brown Jeffery Brown Charles Bryant Marla Burton Eugene Carter David Charles Sealless Clayton Garry Cunningham Don Davies Gwen Dickens Debra Dickerson 98 Paul Dickerson Susan Dodgen Phillip Easley Gary Flowers Gayla Fyffe Mamie Gatlin Kathy Gattis Delbert Gibson Jerry Gibson Sharon Gill Evon Gills David Glover Lorian Green Vickie Green Ricky Griffin Cloud Griffin Garland Hagins Garry Hagins Kenny Hamlin Kenneth Harper FRESHMAN PREVIEW New Surroundings New Faces Building a Floaf Initiafion of FFA and FHA Open Campus Choice of Classes Defenfion Hall Daily Calendar SECOND PRIZE was awarded for Freshman floai: Mike Blevins was the projectionis! for Visions of Victory. 99 MAKING PETAL PAPER for float kept the Freshman busy the Saturday before the parade. Nancy Harper Larry Henry Sandra Henry Brent Hilton Jana Hilton Joe Horn Calvin Hughes Sandra Hughes Gary Hurst Carolyn Jester Mary Johnson Tim Jones Randy Kennel Phillip Key Tanya Knight Randy Kennel Winnie Ledbetter Earl Lidge Dean Marsh Bertha Marsh Margie Medina Cynthia Mitchell Brad Montgomery Ella Jean Moseley Shawn McClelland 100 WITH DRESSES turned inside out. Gayla Fyffe and Rhonda Spruill are the object of Andy Windham harassment during FHA initiation. Miles McKenzie Jimmy McNabb Teresa Nichols Dennis Pauli Marie Phiefer Shanna Pope Glenda Purifoy Curt Rabon Larry Rome David Rudolph Eddie Sanders Debbie Schoonover Terry Sligh Frank Smith Carl Stafford Tammy Stewart Cindy Stricklin Kfcrby Stroud Kelly Taylor Jolane Taylor Brenda Walker Linda Walker Alnetia Walters Ricky Wells Henry Williams Tammy Williams 101 8:15 - Another means of transponation. 8:30 - The bell has rung. 8:00 - First to arrive 11:30 - 9:30 - 10:30 A day at GHS starts with early arrivals: on foot, in cars, vans, pick- ups, motorcycles and school buses. All students have their problems. Some forget excuses, others lose their locker keys, they forget pencils and typing erasers. Finally noon arrives. Some go to the lunchroom, others go to the EZ- Mart or Daisy Queen. Then classes resume. Finally the 3:00 bell sounds and they go off to parts unknown. 12:00 - 1:00 102 8:35 - Forgot excuse - has to call home. After 11:45 Step by Step 8:00 Until 3:00 Almost 12:00 1:00 - 2:00 103 Kathyrn Griffin Barry Bryan Nancye Cummings Allan Eakin Margaret Anderson THESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS were also honor stu- dents. PARTICIPATING at the Jr.-Sr. Banquet is Senior Class President. Kathryn PLAYTIME - For Lisa Hardin and Allan Eakin. Griffin. 104 Achievement in Academic Pursuits Individual students are recognized for their scholastic achievement. The commencement program was presented by the top ten seniors with the highest grade point average. AFTER THE COE BANQUET Anita Dickerson and Rhonda Green take down the decorations. Ilf'K Ut AWAITING TO HAVE her Sr. Portrait made is Margaret Ander son. ■fc AWARD for Nancy Cumming by Mrs. Davies. Rhonda Green Diane Downs Sonia Carter Lisa Hardin Anita Dickerson � 05 Before the Final March Early arrivals wait impatiently for the time to line up and go to the auditorium for the final march. TIME PASSES slowly for Gary Barfield and Alan Wrighi. MAKING FINAL CHECK, Mr. Hardin hands out report cards to Mary Smith. AN EARLY ARRIVAL, Belinda Wells is reluctant to put on her cap and gown. 106 BETA CLUB stoles are being fastened in place for Shari Harper by Mrs. Ward. THE ADDITION of N.H.S. hood shows a mark of distinction for Susan Stroud. 107 STARTING MARCH . . . GRADUATION Preparation and Ceremony Seventy-seven graduates marched down the aisle at 3:00 on May 15 to the strain of Pomp and Circum- stance. No longer will they be seniors with special privi- leges and seniority, but will be going out to seek jobs, to further their education, also to marriage and the armed forces. PREPARATION . . . MID-WAY . . . 108 GETTING IN PLACE . . . AT THE DOOR . . . IN PLACES . . . SALUTATORI AN - NANCYE CUMMINGS PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMA MUSICAL NUMBER - LISA HARDIN 109 110 Supporters come from many areas: the community, school, and organizations. Boosters of school spirit Activities promoted by student council The blending of ethnic cultures Visual aids furnish better understanding Posters to fight pollution Seniors record last year in pictures DON STONE BUILDERS Custom Building and Remodeling Route 2 Gurdon Phone 353-2729 GRAVEL'S PHARMACY 'We Care JOE BLANTON Manager SAGE OIL COMPANY, INC. SAGE PHONE 353-2565 NAPA STORE 353-4446 P.O. Box 156, 410 East Main Street Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 ‘ DILLARD'S GULF STATION 24 Hour Wrecker Service Complete Automobile Service Phone 353-2544 Owners and Operators James and Mackey Dillard (G tJ H Hwy. 53 and 1-30 Gurdon. Ark. HARDMAN LUMBER COMPANY Phone 246-5824 - Building Material 3026 Pine Arkadelphia. Arkansas 71923 113 IU 353-4461 � -Hiway 67 South Compliments of Ricketts Trucking The Gurdon Times Established 1880 Birthplace of International Order of Hoo Hoo Lumberman's Fraternity Oldest Business in Gurdon - New Every Thursday In the Heart of America’s Largest Timber Area OTASCO Oklahoma Tire And Supply Something For Everybody Owners Joe and Larry Plyler East Main 353-4466 N Charles Led better Chevrolet Co. L AUTO PARTS Compliments of AND GLASS CO. Thomerson Drug Store Quality and Service A1 Brown - Owner Owners — Roy Thomerson Robert Jacobs Hwy. 67 N. 353-2511 k Gurdon Arkansas 116 Pine Plaza Shopping Center Arkadelphia, AR cBride's Dx J v' zzdr r7 w2MpANy wad •SSSaa Ricket+s 24-Hour Road rHiway 53 Compliments of TAYLOR BROTHERS Gurdon Arkansas 118 Compliments of CABE LAND COMPANY gurdon variety store mi Fast Main Guidon Uiesel Service Service Brownings Gurdon Your Senior Ring Headquarters MARTIN'S CAR WASH Hiway 53 Gurdon, Arkansas DOLLHOUSE BEAUTY SALON Complete Beauty Supply Service 353-2232 Gurdon, Arkansas NEWBERRY-TATMAN AGENCY,INC. 612 Clinton Street Arkadelphia, Ark. Phone 246-4575 Cavex Lawn and Garden Tools Emsco Of Arkansas, Inc. Formerly A A MFG. CO., INC. Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Company Dealers Phone 353-4804 GILLS REALTY Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Burl Gills, Broker Martha Gills. Sales 123 Adams, Debbie - 80, 62 Adams, Kim - 88 Alexander, Garry - 80, 60 Allen, Larry - 94, 72 Anderson, Anthony - 88, 60, 67 Anderson, Cecelia - 88 Anderson, Darrell - 94, 35 Anderson, Edna - 98 Anderson, Margaret - 80, 104, 105 Anderson, Stella - 94, 62 Anderson, Toni - 88, 49, 62 Anderson, Tony - 98 Armstrong, Becky - 88 Bailey, Jerome - 94, 60, 65 Barfield, Gary - 80, 106 Baumgardner, Kerry - 94 Baumgardner, Vickie - 98 Bearden, Curtis - 94 Bearden, Freda - 98 Beasley. Dennis - 94 Bell, Andy - 98 Bell, Dwayne - 88 Bell, James - 94 Bell, Randy - 98 Bell. Vikita - 88, 49, 48 Bell, Vinita - 94, 62, 69, 68 Bennett, Randall - 80, 107 Berry, Barbara - 88 Berry, Doris - 88 Berry, Wanda - 98 Bird, David - 88 Bivens, Regina - 94 Bland, William - 94 Blevins, Clifford Mae - 80 Blevins, Mike - 98 Boulden, David - 88, 72 Brown, Belinda - 80, 106 Brown, Donna - 94 Brown, Eddie - 98 Brown, Jeffery - 98 Bryan, Barry - 80, 136, 25, 32, 56, 72, 104 Bryant, Charles - 98 Burns, Paul - 88, 72 Burton, Marla - 98 Cagle, Paul - 88, 77 Carter, Eugene - 98 Carter, Sonia - 80, 105 Charles, David - 98 Christopher, Timmy - 88, 63, 60, 65, 72, 75 Clark, Lori - 88, 62 Clark, Marsha - 94 Clayborn, Mary - 81, 62 STUDENT INDEX Clayton, Sealess - 98 Clingan, Steve - 94, 65, 72 Clingan, Mike - 81 Crowe, Joe - 88, 60, 76 Cummings, Nancye - 81, 21, 104, 105, 109 Cunningham, Garry - 98 Currey, Kathy - 94 Davies, Don - 98. 72 Deaton, Ronnie - 81 Dempsey, Rhonda - 89 Dickens, Cherelyn - 94, 62 Dickens, Gwen - 98, 34 Dickens, Jerry - 89 Dickens, Kelvin - 81, 60, 67 Dickens, Randy - 81, 67, 75 Dickerson, Anita - 81, 25, 57, 137, 50, 105 Dickerson, Debbie - 99, 34, 53 Dickerson, Paul - 99 Dodgen, Susan - 99, 73, 71, 72 Downs, Diane - 81, 71, 72, 105 Eakin, Allan - 81, 104 Eakin, Mike - 94, 29, 70, 72 Easley, Phillip - 99 Ellis, Debra - 94 Ellis, Milton - 89 Engelking, Pam - 94 Flowers, Gary - 99 Franklin, Jimmy - 82, 128, 72 Franklin, Randy - 82, 60 Franklin, Ricky - 89 Fyffe, Gayla - 99 Garry, Doyle - 94 Gatlin, Mamie - 99 Gatlin, Paul - 72 Gattis, Becky - 82, 57, 126, 129, 69 Gattis, Kathy - 99 Gibson, Brenda - 82 Gibson, Delbert - 99 Gibson, Dennis - 89 Gibson, Donald - 82 Gibson, Jerry - 99 Giles, Phillip - 89, 65, 64, 75 Gill, Sharon - 99 Gills, Bart - 95 Gills, Bart - 89, 32, 72 Gills, Evon - 99 Gills, Janice - 89, 72 Glover, David - 99, 35 Green, David - 95, 28 Green, Debbie - 82, 38 Green, Lorian - 99 Green, Myra - 82 Green, Raymond - 95, 65 Green, Rhonda - 82, 105 Green, Rhonda - 89 Green, Vickie - 99 Greene, Pam - 82, 59, 134, 39, 73, 74 Griffin, Cloud - 99, 138 Griffin, Kathryn - 83, 128, 39, 51. 62, 104 Griffin, Ricky - 99 Gulley, Herman - 83, 64 Gulley, Lee - 89, 60 Gulley, Lola - 95, 72 Hagins, Garland - 99 Hagins, Garry - 99 Hagins. John - 95 CLEAN BUSES and Billy Ray McNeil go together. 124 Halliday, Dan - 83, 135 Haltom, Alan - 83, 24, 51, 74, 65, 64 Hamlin, Kenny - 99 Hansen, Mark - 83 Hardage, Art - 95 Hardin, Lisa - 83, 58, 104, 105, 109 Harper, Greg - 95, 60 Harper, Kenpejh - 99, 49 Harper, Nancy - 100 Harper, Pam - 83, 39 Hatley, Marcus - 95, 60, 65, 67 Hatley, Marsha - 95, 62 Hatley, Sandra - 83, 24, 63, 62, 68, 75 Hatley, Vivian - 83 Heard, Priscilla - 89 Henry, Dale - 83 Henry, Glinda - 72 Henry, Larry - 100 Henry, Sandra - 100 Henry, Vada - 89, 38 Henry, Willie Joe - 95, 72 Hilton, Brent - 100 Hilton, Jana - 100, 73, 72 Horn, Joe - 100 Horn, Mary - 80 House, Pam - 95 Hughes, Calvin - 100 Hughes, Chris - 95, 60 Hughes, Sandra - 100 Humphries, Mark - 83 Hunter, Loretta - 95 Hunter, Sharon - 90 Hurst, Gary - 100, 35 Hurst, Ronda - 95, 34 Jester, Carolyn - 100, 130, 72 Johnson, Diane - 100, 72 Johnson, Steve - 83, 60 Jones, Carl - 90 Jones, Tim - 100 Kennel, Mary - 83, 62 Kennel, Randy - 100 Kennel, Wyonna - 95 Key, Phillip - 100 Knight, Tanya - 100, 73, 71, 72 Kuhn, Joe - 90 Kuhn, Leslie - 83, 56 Kuhn, Randy - 100 Ledbetter, Wendy - 100 Lee, Phyllis - 95. 84, 42 LeMay, Tim - 95, 36 Lidge, Earl - 100 Malcom, Donna - 95, 72 Marion, Danny - 83, 36 Marion, David - 95 Marsh, Bertha - 100 Marsh, Betsy - 90, 71, 72, 77 Marsh, Dean - 100, 72 Martin, Jimmy - 95 McBride, Ronnie - 84, 134 McCallum, Vickie - 90 McClelland, Shawn - 100 McClure, Ricky - 96, 137, 60 McClure, Robert - 96 McClure, Sandra - 96 McClure, Shari - 84, 50, 107 McDaniel, Danny - 90, 26, 138 McGaugh, Rhonda - 90, 77, 60 McGill, Karen - 90, 72 McGurit, Elizabeth - 90 Mcjohnson, Cary - 90, 127 McKenzie, Michaelyn - 84, 32, 50 McKenzie, Mike - 96, 65 McKenzie, Miles - 101, 72 McMillan, Tommy - 90 McNabb, Jimmy - 101, 127, 72 McNeil, Billy - 84 McNeil, Delores - 84 McPeak, Wendell - 90 Medina, Margie - 100 Mitchell, Beverly - 90, 73, 72 Mitchell, Cynthia - 100 Montgomery, Brad - 100 Mosley, Ella Jean - 100 Nash, Darrell - 96, 26 Neathery, Doug - 90 Nelson, Laurie - 90. 128, 132 Newberry, Marquette - 96 Newton, Melinda - 90, 31, 51, 71, 72 Nichols, Teresa - 101 Nichols, Terrie - 90 Norman, Darrell - 96, 42, 65 Norman, Tommy - 24, 92, 61, 60, 65 Ollison, Rosemary - 84 Ootsey, Van - 96, 30 Otwell, Mike - 96, 60 Otwell, Jim - 84, 74 Otwell, John - 92, 60 Parks, Zebedee - 96 Partridge, Annette - 92, 77 Pauli, Danny - 92, 140 Pauli, Dennis - 101 Pauli, Kim - 96 PREPARING FOR HIS next class. Joe Horn uses the library facilities. Penney, Darlene - 92 Penney, David - 84 Penney, Debra - 96 Perkins, Rodney - 84, 107 Phiefer, Marie - 101 Plyler, Jimmy - 96, 72 Pope, Janie - 92 Pope, Shanna - 101 Potter, Tommy - 92, 49, 60 Prince, Judith - 96 Price, Willie - 65 Purifoy, Glenda - 101, 72 Purifoy, Janet - 92, 33, 72 Purifoy, Terry - 96, 60 Quarles, Ray - 85, 133, 60, 65, 67 Rabon, Curt - 101 Rascoe, Donald - 85 Reeves, Monica - 96 Reeves, Sidney - 92, 60, 77 Rickett, Marsha - 96, 72 Ricketts, Debbie - 92, 135, 140 Ricketts, Ronnie - 92, 60, 67 Roach, Nancy - 85 Robbins, Judy - 96, 62 Rome, Larry - 101 Ross, Todd - 92, 126, 61, 60 Rudolph, Charles - 85, 131, 149, 60, 65, 67, 75 125 STUDENTS HAVE become proficient in using coat hangers to open locked cars. Rudolph, David - 101, 72 Russey. Angela - 92, 27 Russey, Renae - 96 Rutherford, Chuck - 85 Rutherford, Jerry - 85 Rutherford, Pam - 96, 126 Ryan, Patti - 92, 30. 132, 71, 72 Sanders, Eddie - 101 Sandidge, Lisa - 92, 26 Snaford, Sharon - 96, 73, 72 Schee, Bruce - 85 Schoonover, Carolyn - 96 Schoonover, Debbie - 101 Schulze, Teresa - 92, 22, 71, 72 Shankles, Russell - 85 Shaw, Ralph - 92 Slaughter, Carole - 96, 31 Sligh, Carrie - 92, 57, 69, 68 Sligh, Terry - 101 Smith, Cathy - 96 Smith, Danielle - 85 Smith, Debbie - 85 Smith, Frank - 101 Smith, Joanne - 86 Smith, Joey - 92, 28, 60 Smith, Johnny - 86 Smith, Marcia - 96 Smith. Mary - 96, 127, 106 Smith, Mary Ann - 96 Smithpeters, Lisa - 96 Smithpeters, Velvet - 96, 72 Spruill, Rhonda - 34 Stafford, Carl - 101 Stafford, Lori - 96, 31 Steed, Dennis - 97, 60 Stephens, Janice - 92, 62 Stephens, Quinn - 97 Stewart, Randy - 92, 60 Stewart, Tammy - 101 Stiffler, Randy - 97, 60 Stone, Lee Ann - 92, 73, 72 Stricklin, Cindy - 101 Stricklin, Lita - 92, 132, 49, 50, 62 Stroud, Kirby - 101 Stroud, Susan - 86, 127, 136, 51, 107 Tarpley, Billy - 86, 48, 49, 139 Taylor, Kelly - 101, 35 Taylor, Jolane - 101, 72 Taylor, Mike - 86 Thoeny, Lora - 86 Thomas, Benard - 93 Thomas, Mattie - 93, 62 Thompson, Pam - 93 Thompson, Rickie - 86, 31 Thompson, Ronnie - 97 Trout, Peggy - 93, 62, 77 TYPICAL 3:05 SCENE ' 3;Q7 126 Walker, Brenda - 101 Walker, Frankie - 86 Walker, Linad - 101 Walters, Alnetia - 101 Warren, David - 97 Warren, Donald - 86 Weatherford, Janice - 97 Weeks, Bill - 93, 60 Weems, Karen - 93 Wells, Ricky - 101 Wells, Steve - 86, 136 Whisenhunt, Billy - 86, 37 Whisenhunt, Nathan - 93, 49, 48 White, Carla - 87 White, Mike - 87 Wiley, Regina - 97, 72 Wiley. Stanley - 87, 61, 67, 72 Williams, Chris - 97 Williams, Connie - 87, 60 Williams, Dennis - 87, 36. 42, 60 Williams, Henry - 101 Williams, Janette - 93 Williams, Nathaniel - 87, 60, 67 Williams, Robert - 93, 60 Williams, San - 62 Williams, Tammy - 101 Windham, Andy - 97, 139, 60 Wise, Gene - 97, 26, 71, 72 Woolf, Donna - 93, 72 Wright, Alan - 87, 106 3:09 POTTERY DEMONSTRATION during open house is observed by Beth Gills. DURING CONCERT season. Paul Burns plays the bells. 127 Fun and No Fun Fun is . . . events leading to ballgames . . . making music . . . planning banquets . . . creating art objects . . . No fun is . . . grading papers . . . cleaning up . . . a broken arm. PRACTICE TEACHER, Mr. Manning, finds some days fun and oth- ers not so fun. 128 IT'S NO FUN for Todd Ross to have a broken arm. FIRST WORK AND THEN FUN as Mr. Hobgood teaches Pam Ruther- ford in the an of macrame. DRAWING MURALS on the hall floor is no fun for Becky Gattis and lisa Hardin. FUN IS making music for Jimmy McNabb. IN ORDER TO HAVE FUN the decorators, Susan Stroud and Sonia Carter, must work on the COE Banquet. IT'S NO FUN putting away the Devil Sheet supplies as Mary Smith finds out. IMPERSONATING THE GO-DEVIL is a fun thing for Cary McJohnson. 129 WHEN YOU PLAY SWAT and tear your finger band class bores Jimmy Franklin. ESCAPING ROUTINE during the noon hour as Catherine Griffin and Laurie Nelson visit Coach Herren. TAKING A NAP is a reprieve from books. ' HO HUM, SRA tests for sophomores will soon be over 130 Escape fhe Ho-Hum Ho-Hum, a condition that describes various states of being. It may be test time, noon break, band time playtime or just plain relaxation, or a time to get away from it all. LIBERATION OF EMOTIONS as demonstrated by Becky Gattis. TIME OUT from frisbee throw is an escape. 131 THE LOADING CREWS are the doers of out-of-town band trips. PRACTICING THROWING a lariat is a challenge few Junior Play Being a Doer We all get there Sooner or later, In order to get there you have to be a doer. Often in groups Sometimes singly but in the end the results are from doing. 132 SEWING requires Carolyn Jester's undivided attention. members mei. ONLY CHARLES RUDOLPH could sketch portraits. SNAKE DANCE around a bonfire is a traditional part of '•burning of the wolf.” Concentration and Performance It's hard to keep the mind going in one direction . . . Toward the completion of the tasks on the assignment, on the game, on victory, the pay-off is performance. BEFORE THE JUNIOR PLAY, make-up was applied by Patti Ryan and Laurie Nelson. PERFORMANCE from start to finish by Llta Stricklin. 134 THE ABILITY to translate French takes concentration. THE STARS of the Powder Puff football game get Instructions from coach. Ray Quarles. 135 DISSECTION OF A FROG Is anticipated by most biology students. Exploration Comes in Many Forms Exploration comes in many forms. A venture into the world of an, experimentation, skill against your opponent, dissecting a living creature, and academic moments, all are proofs of exploration. EXCHANGING OF WHEELS takes place before school by Ronnie McBride's van. OBSERVING THE BATTLES of Nathaniel's crayfish and Jim’s. MEASURING THE HEIGHT of the post. Pam Greene puts up the trellis. 136 SEEKING INFORMATION from ihe card catalog is Debbie Ricketts. BY INSPECTING AND MEASURING, Dan Halliday produces a per- spective of the school. CHESS TOURNAMENT requires concentration. 137 Change of Routine Routine Things we do everyday - same time, same place, same people. Changes come, noon breaks, homecoming, classes and deadlines. Change is The Spice of Life. THE ROUTINE WAS CHANGED for homecoming maid. Susan Stroud FACIAL EXPRESSIONS make the point in Barry Bryan's story. 138 A CLASS BREAK for socializing resulted in Steve Wells taking Bar bara Reyna to the banquet. NO CHANGE IN THIS NOON ROUTINE for Anita Dickerson and Ricky McClure. Retirement of teachers brings change. Mrs. Crain's math classes will miss George.' (a+ b)(a b) 139 BINOCULARS - Biology class bird watches. 140 Qearch for Identify Identity is to know one’s self Composition of every living thing Everyday experiences and extracurricular activities. The reason behind it all is a Search for Identity A EULOGY of the Curly Wolf before the burning by Charles Rudolph and Billy Tarpley. USING THE MICROSCOPE, Andy Windham searches for the invisible. MAKING AN INQUIRY of an absentee by Mr. Har- din. 141 Activities Keep Us Going Action in sports. Performance in band. Accomplishments in Classes. Advancement in skills. Progress in building program. All these spell A-c-t-i-o-n. SWINGING THE BAT, Danny Pauli aims for a base hit. 142 TYPEWRITERS KEPT GOING in typing class. 143 THE May 23, 1977 marks the close of the school year Students are moving out into the new vista The Gurdonian tried to capture in pictures and copy the events of this another year ENDS f