Gurdon High School - Gurdonian Yearbook (Gurdon, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1984 volume:

Interaction Table Of Contents Students Rctloltlcs let The Rctlon Begin” Highlights in Rculciu” 14-33 62-115 Heademies Riaklng Strides 34-61 Supporters Supporting Interaction” ___________116-133____________ GURDONIAN VOLUME 27 GURDON HIGH SCHOOL GURDON, ARKANSAS-71743 Title Page 1 ALL IN A DAY’S WORK Each day is different yet one starts with students gathered before school glad, at noon glad at noon time in group but some prefer to be together. Classes find teachers providing help and students work individual assignments. These are all visible signs of some of the activities that happen in a school day. Many things go on behind the scenes that make the day complete. Gathering like this are sources of exchange of gossip and occasional homework. 2 Opening Locating a country, Robin Hurst uses globe in history room. Always seen together, Myra Ursery and Michael Saunders. Before selling. Karen Mitchell checks the content of cookbook prepared by class. Requirement for project in Agrill are being checked by Mr. Cummings for Ricky Beals. Opening 3 QUALITY IN INTERACTION Interaction occurs in the class room and among the students. It is found between the student body and the fans, the teacher and the class and the individual with their peers; even the outside representatives and the school. All this contributes to quality education. Making things happen is the result of relations to others and to our putting our best effort to make this year the best. Applying information from a weather unit Joey Pennington explains his poster to the class. Fellow C.O.E. workers. Brooks Butler, Tim Wells and Brenda Jones, share work experiences. In second period Arkansas History, Mr. Amerson starts the day with reading the daily calendar. 4 Opening Selection of Senior invitation by a committee marks another step closer to graduation. Cheering for basketball requires learning many chants for Rhonda Stone, Regina Robinson, Sandy Karr, and Kaylynn Ross. Speech required Mark Bratton to tell a childrens story. Opening 5 SETTING THE STAGE According to the calendar for the year, events fall into place. Administration and school board have set the stage for the year. Homecoming, with preparation, is an important event. Student Council officers help direct activities for the year. Sports events bring honor through victory to the school. Money-making projects of organizations are essential to carrying out projects. All of these are essential for the year’s activities. Crowning Homecoming Queen, Rhonda Stephen, climaxes homecoming events. Student Council elections are under the direction of Andy Bittle, Jon Kuhn, Adrienne Nelson and Micheal Saunders. The skirt for the Spanish float is being made. Adding the finishing touches are Debra Anderson, Candy Golden, and Lesa Evans. 6 Opening In planning the agenda for board meeting, Mr. Smithson helps direct school events. Balloons for the members of the tennis team proclaim victory. Juniors promote St. Patrick’s Day as they paint a shamrock on the hand or face for the sum of a mere quarter. Opening 7 THERE’S A WAY Throughout the year students of Gurdon High School found a way to bring school and community together. It takes special qualities to be in cheerleading, basketball, and other activities. These students give of their time to be involved. All this adds up to making this year our year. After making the key note speech at State Beta The parade marshalls of the Forest Festival were Dennis Convention Governor Bill Clinton stops by where Pat Stewart and Myra Ursery. Rudolph has been counting votes. 8 Opening There's a Way to break down their defense as Coach Griffin draws plans. A trial runner of the Olympic torch bearer team came through Gurdon. Signs to promote spirit are put up by the cheerleaders before the pep rallies. Practice makes perfect, proven by Brooks Butler in the preliminary sketch of her brother in art. Opening 9 PREVIEW FOR ’84 In our democratic society the public schools are responsible to the patrons of the district. Five school board members are elected. These public spirited men and women give of their time in order to make the best education possible for the student in this district. The school year included the resignation of Mr. Holt and the election of two new board members, Mr. Thomas and Dr. Paggett. A special session of the state legislature provided additional funds for the 1984 school year. In addition a bill was passed requiring teacher testing for 1985. Superintendent, Bobby Smithson Mrs. Jacquie Garland, Secretary Mrs. Renfro, Homebound teacher 10 Administration ■MEM) Walking to speaker’s stand at the commencement exercise are Mr. Smithson, school board members: President, Mr. Joe Tom Stricklin; Mr. Charles Hatley; Secretary, Mrs. Anita Cabe; Mr. Henry Thomas and Dr. Ronald Padgett, and Mr. Hardin. Presenting the School Board members and the Superintendent at the Graduation ceremonies is a task of Mr. Hardin. Mr. Joe Tom Stricklin, Board President. Mrs. Anita Cabe, Board Secretary. Administration 11 Principal - Mr. John Hardin. Planning a schedule for his busy day is Mr. Hardin. EVENT BY EVENT In school administration, no two days are the same. Opening day in September is followed by football season that continues through the fall semester. Each activity involves different students. The events that follow come in rapid succession involving 23 teachers and 300 students. Extracurricular events add to the school program. The cooperative efforts of the counselors, secretary, teachers, and principals result in an efficient well disciplined school. In honor of Mr. Hardin’s birthday, Julie Dickerson made him a birthday cake and .surprised him. 12 Administration Checking lunchroom deposits is an everyday occurence for Mrs. Allen. Guidance counselor - Mrs. Francis McGill. Trying to decipher messages from the florist is one of Mrs. Allen’s delights. Secretary - Mrs. Christy Allen. Administration 13 LET THE ACTION BEGIN Students are anxious to get back to school in September. Seniors are anticipation their last year. Freshmen are excited about coming to a new school with different scheduling. Ac- tion never seems to stop for the academics, the athletics, or the extra curriculum events. Sep- tember comes and school starts and before you know it May is here with graduation. Action in the world around us continues. The fighting in Lebanon, the threat of nuclear warfare, and the increase of acid rain, are a few problems facing the world today. The action that begins this year will continue in the educa- tional process. Action takes place at the Sonic during noon as Tonya Registration is the beginning many have problems getting Boyce orders. the classes they need or want. 14 Division Football begins with two a day practice session. Cheerleader, Brooks Butler find auxiliary members Deretha Quinney and Robin Hurst keep the spirit up during football season. Having Mr. Hardin look over your shoulder makes one Trying to decide what order this insect belongs to has rather jumpy. stopped the action for Ricky Beals. Division 15 Micheal Alexander DeAnn Baumgardner William Beals Sherry Beck Andy Bittle Lorraine Bowie Mark Bratton Kevin Brown Doug Brumley Maria Burks Winfred Burton THIS IS IT!! Everything happens so fast in the senior year. Throughout the year 1984 your senses are saying: this is different, this is special; this is the last time; this is it. A time to take that course you are going to need in college next year. A time to set gaols; and a time to be committed to excellence. Senior Class Officers: President- Terri Smithson; Vice-president- Hollee Fielder; Secretary- Angie Harmon; Reporter- Pat Rudolph; Representative- Brooks Butler; (not pictured) Treasurer- Gillie Griffin; Representative- Susan Dickerson. 16 Seniors Brooks Butler Tim Clingan Chris Cooper Lynn Cooper Wayne Davenport Greg Dickens Kasundra Dickens Tim Dickerson Hollee Fielder Mike Floyd Theresa Gardner Washing dishes is an extra that Kevin Brown and all chemistry students learn in class. Library Assistants Sharon Young and Johnny Smith know that the quiet time will soon be ended as students enter the library to check out magazines. Seniors 17 Looking for the right company to print the GHS graduation material is a task, for the invitation committee. Ramona Gill Candy Golden Margie Ollison Gillie Griffin Angie Harmon Jeff Harper Charlie Henderson Greg Henry Phillip Howard Tina Lacy Brenda Jones 18 Seniors Seniors chant during pep-rally as captains of the week make speeches. ASK US Being upper classmen puts seniors in a singular position of “knowing the ropes”. When it comes to building floats, solving problems understanding the rules, just ask us, we knotv. 1 To attain this status took 3 long years of hard work. Taking an overview reveals many high points in scholastic activities and athletic awards. Conrad Kustrin Barbara Lockett David Marks Earl Melugin Karen Mitchell Susan Mitchell Shawn McDougald Aundra Green Kevin Perkins Ronnie Plyler Tony Pruitt Seniors 19 John Quarles Greg Renfro Pat Rudolph Danny Russey Scotty Rutherford Johnny Smith Lauri Smith Terri Smithson Julie Standridge Rhonda Stephens Dennis Stewart THIS MOMENT Looking forward 3 years to this moment The time the float placed first. After long hours of work and the program refusing to run, till at last success was reached and there were no more errors. Fads and trend setting were noted in t-shirts, hair styles, shoes, jeans, dancing, music, and cars. This moment and many more have made this a year to remember. Learning to tell children’s stories is part of the training Maria Burks received in speech class. 20 Seniors Carla Thomas Sarah Thomas Mary Thompson Bobby Walker Vickie Walker Leah Weatherford Carl Wells Tim Wells Shelby Whittington Jerry Wrinkle Sharon Young • : r WDtV l L5 'EVOtUT i u N The Rcdbug Exterminator, helium balloons and all, push its way to first place. Having finished his assignment Shelby Whittington goes to his next class. SENIORS Seniors 21 Kim Allen Debra Anderson Yolanda Bowie Bonnie Bray Clay Britt Rodney Burris Brenda Burton Teresa Christopher Brian Clark Mario Clark Kim Curry Karen Dickens Lisa Dickerson Pat Dickerson Jeffery Dillard Patrice Edwards Tonya Ellis Richie Frizzell • Learning to type was a grueling experience for most juniors this year. ONE MORE STEP! Juniors have great responsibility during the eleventh year of high school. They are responsible for the Jr. Play, Jr. - Sr. Banquet and Prom and Graduation. A never ending succession of fund raisers, including magazines, candy, dance, and cookies finally made possible a banquet at DeGray Lodge with a live band. The results proved that all the hard work was not in vain. Ordering rings is a high-light of the junior year. Test for the ACT and PSAT enables juniors to apply for honor scholarship. The ASFVAB was administered to juniors to test their abilities in different areas. m 22 Juniors Amy Giles Belinda Govan Ricky Grey Terrence Gulley Debbie Ham Aundra Henry Woody Henry Renee House Patricia Hughes Steven Hughes Teresa Jones Matthew Johnson Sandy Karr Jon Kuhn Micheal Lane Alice Leverette Steven Long Julian Marks Responsibilities! Responsibilities! Responsibilities! One of the many juniors on the G.H.S. cheerleading squad is Debra Anderson. JUNIORS Juniors 23 Junior Class Officers: Robbie West, Secretary; Mario Clayton, representative; Wade Matlock, Representative; Micheal Saunders, Vice pres.; Micheal Lane, President; Rhonda Stone, Treasurer. Wade Matlock Amy Melugin Marilyn McCauley Lester McClure Rita McClure Chris Nelson Sarah Overton Stephen Pennington Karen Plasek Deretha Quinney Neena Riggs Terry Rogers Kaylynn Ross David McDonald Allen McGuirt Ricky McKinney Bret Neathery Adrienne Nelson JUNIORS 24 Juniors Chemistry was a challenge for juniors as demonstrated by Sarah Overton as she learns to pipette. Being inducted as a new member into the National Honor Society is Teresa Williams. Micheal Saunders Shelly Selph Darren Simpson Teresa Smith Tommie Stiffler Rhonda Stone Ada Tate James Thomas Freddie Thompson John Toland Mary Wells Scotty Wells Robbie West Teresa Williams Richard Wilson Chery Woolf Talitha Cooks Juniors 25 Stacey Allen David Anderson Ronnie Baird Andre Barnes Wayne Baumgardner Ricky Beals Mark Bear Billy Bolt Tonya Boyce Anthony Brown Deanna Brumley Quinn Burks Clay Cabe Chad AChadwell Jeff Calley Melissa Calley Randy Clark Jan Clements Donna Cooper Sammy Cox One characteristic of sophomores is they are never empty handed. Sophomores were either collecting seed pods, bugs, trees or leaves. Many were invited to join the Sr. Beta Club. They read many literary forms but a favorite of all was Julius Ceasar. A notebook was done on the play and the classes recited lines from the play. Dissecting grasshoppers is a new biological adventure for sophomores. 26 Sophomores Jeff Craig Bunker Dickens Dena Dickey Johnny Dyer Mark Francis Charles Gaither Nina Hardage Angela Hart Benard Hatley Geogre Henry Michelle Hughes Robin Hurst Shawn Hurst Jon Jester Karen Jester Sonny Johnson Darrel Jones Allen Jones Sharon Jones Johnny Key Sophomore class officers: Debbie LeMay-secretary; Alisa McMaster-representative; Jon Jester-treasurer; Stacey Allen representative; Johnny Key-reporter; Robin Hurst-vice- president and Anthony Brown-president. Sopho- more GHS cheer- leader Regina Robinson. Sophomores 27 WELL ON OUR WAY! Another aspect of the sophomore year is the first year to participate in Senior high athletics. Many sophomores participated in Sr. High football, basketball, track and cheerleading. “Sr. High football isn’t all it's cracked up to be is th ■ expression on sophomore Anthony Brown’s face. Tina Lane Debbie LeMay Tina Marks Roger Marlow Tammie Myers Todd McBride Cindi McClure Kim McClure James McCoy Robert McGill Cindi McGuirt A Alisa McMasters Pam McMillan Paul Prince Regina Robinson Rovunda Sims Micheal Slater Daniel Smith Keith Smithpeters 28 Sophomores ■ fl ■- The Sophomore float placed third in the Homecoming float competition. Karen Summervile Doyle Talley Karen Thomas Lisa Thomas Myra Ursery Lisa Vaughn Hosea Walker Shelly Wells Sherry Wells James West Bobby West Travis Whittington Loretta Young Teresa Young Susan Bolt Lori Landers LaTonya Marks Sophomores 29 James Anderson Patrick Anderson Terry Anderson Tamara Beck Laverne Berry Vickie Boyce Roderick Brown David Burris Blake Bulter Diana Cagle Paul Calley Scott Cleark Julie Clemons David Clingan Bruce Cogburn Donna Crews Tony Cunningham Chad Dillard Chris Dulin Charlotte Easley FRESHMEN THE BEGINNING The Freshmen year is truly the entrance to the final stage of the education process. First the move came from primary to middle school; now the final stage to high school. Daily schedule changes from seven to six class periods. It is also hard to shift from top position on the totem pole to the lowest. All this requires adjustment. Freshmen class officers: President-Scott Clark; Vice-President-Carrie Roe; Secretary-Dana Rutherford; Treasurer-Vickie Boyce; Reporter-Brenda Hansen; Representatives-Pam Ross and Janine Restone. 30 Freshmen Glenn Easley Dedra Eckert Lesa Evans Clay Flowers Larry Giles Dwight Govan Brenda Hansen Andrea Harper Tammy Henry Tina Henry Tracy Hill Joey Howell Eric Hughes DeWayne Hunter Dorothy Ivory Freshmen 31 GETTING ALONG New teachers, new students and new courses are always a challenge to Freshmen the first nine weeks. After that, things begin to fall into place. The first teacher-parent conference reveals the new status of the ninth graders. For many this requires changing study habits. Eating your own cooking is the best part for Janine Stone, Tammy Nix, and Renee Sparks. Micheal Jackson Toby Jones Jimmy Don Karr Vanda Kennel Todd King Barbara Kustrin David Lacy Amy Matlock Stacey Merrill Randy McKinney Tammie Nix Ronald Payne Joey Pennington Ramsey Perkins Anthony Pollins Ray Potter Brett Renfro Courtney Robbs Sherry Roberson Carrie Roe 32 Freshmen Working on a project, David Clingan finds room in media center. There is lots of activity in third period Science class during experiment time. FRESHMEN Micheal Rogers Pam Ross Bertha Russey Dana Rutherford Buddy Sharp Charles Smith Chris Smithpeters Jay Smithpeters Renee Sparks Janine Stone Toby Talley Warrie Taylor Robbie Turner Dawn Vickers Craig Weatherford Jonathan Weems Tammy West Lori Williams Ivory Young Linda Young Freshmen 33 MAKING STRIDES Academic proficiency is not an easy achievement. Each year students are willing to make strides to bring them closer to their goals. Long hours of study and discipline are required. Many times experience helps to prove ability, build confidence, thus gaining knowledge for future endeavors. One of the first chemistry experiments shows Sarah the melting point of paradichlorobenzene. Tapping of future NHS member, Bonnie Bray, interrupts Mrs. Miller's typing class. 34 Division Bt' - As Margie Oliison presents an extemporaneous speech. Gillie Griffin depicts “the Thinker A jumping test requires Karen Jester to use practical knowledge Striving for superior grades in Physics. Shawn McDougald calculates the speed of light on a chapter test. Division 35 DAVID XMERSON, Arkansas History, World History .... NONA ANDERSON, Advanced English IV, English IV, Spanish I II, Spanish Club sponsor, Creative Writing Club sponsor, Choral Club sponsor.... JOANNE BREEDLOVE, Library, Library Science Club sponsor .. JAMIE BRIDGES, Earth Science, Physical Science, Boy’s Basketball.......... JAMES COX. Auto Mechanics, VICA sponsor............. R. L. CUMMINGS, Agriculture I. II, III, FFA Sponsor .. BILLY BOB DEMPSEY, Band, Choral Club sponsor..... KATHY GRIFFIN. Health, Girls Basketball, P.E. CANDACE KNOD, American History, Government, World Affairs GLEN KNOD, Art, Art Club sponsor ....... FRANCIS McGILL, Guidance Counselor........ ROBBIE McSINNON. Home Economics I, II, III, FHA sponsor. IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Faculty is truely in the spotlight due to Govenor Clinton’s legislation of teacher testing. Tests or no tests, the burden of quality education rests on a dedicated faculty. Working in concession stand during basketball games, Coach Amerson becomes proficient in making popcorn and serving cokes. 36 Faculty JOHN MIDDLETON, General Math, Business Math, Fundamental Math, Pre-Alebra, Student Council sponsor .... BILLIE JEAN MILLER. Typing I II, COE, FBLA sponsor .................... SANDRA PENTECOAST, Special Education .......... BETSY RICE, Typing I, Introduction to Computers, Office Procedures, Cheerleadersponsor JIM RICE, Bookkeeping, Football ................... BETTY SLAYTON, Chemistry, General Science, Biology, Yearbook sponsor ........... JIM STIFFLER, American History, Drivers Education _ ANN SELPH, Advanced Math Algebra I II, Computer Science .................... ROGER SEALS, Algebra I, Geometry, Physics .......... FRED THROWER, Health, Physical Education ......... MARY VANDIVER, Adv. English I and II, English I II, National Honor Society sponsor SHIRLEY WELLS, Adv. English III, English I II, Speech, Beta sponsor Getting ready for speech class, Mrs. Wells opens cabinet. Freshmen and Sophomore English teacher Mrs. Vandiver grades term papers. Faculty 37 MUSIC SETS THE TEMPO The band is an essential part of the school. During football season, the band students spend many long, hot, hours practicing marching. Many members have gone during the summer to band camp or auxiliary camps. The band took part in marching contest at Henderson. The concert season brings with it Christmas Concerts, Regional tryouts, with the final performance being the Spring Concert. A combo accompanied Susan Dickerson at graduation. Putting on uniform for half-time performance. Out of town trips means a long bus ride for Sarah Overton. Denise Balch, and Courtney Robbs. 38 Music Picking out parts on pianos helps Ray Potter and David Burris on rythem and sound. Important brass players, Kevin Perkins, helped carry the brass section on the bus. No bus trip can be made with out an effecient loading crew. Music 39 LIFE THROUGH ART’S EYES The Art class is a world of its own. Here chalk, clay, paint and other medias are transformed into eyecatching works. Life in Art is never dull because there is a constant, growing need for self achievement and approval. During the year, all art students worked toward getting their work completed for exhibitions at graduation. In the media center, Lisa Vaughn is shown putting up pictures for graduation. Giving instructions, Mr. Knod tells the class the secrets of water color. Drawing designs is Jeff Harper’s specialty. 40 Art Showing his talent for drawing, Andy Bittle’s portrait was entered in 23rd YAA. It was chosen to tour the U.S. Art 41 MAGI IN WRITTEN AND SPOKEN WORD Communication with others has been the aim of man as far back as history. English and speech courses teach students the importance of the correct usage of the spoken and written word. Literature units convey the classic forms of writing, as handed down, showing the influence of the time on writing. Knowledge of grammar is increased by review of uses and rules each year. Playing charades, Donna Crews stimulates thinking. Transferring from Middle School, Mrs. Vandiver now teaches sophomore and freshman English. Oral interpretation of Uncle Scrooge by Gillie Griffin. 42 English Writing English essays in Mrs. Wells’ junior class can be very difficult. Putting thoughts into words illustrates Greg Dickens. Conveying an idea to the class through hand motions, Vickie Boyce trys to get over her point. English 43 SILENCE PAYS OFF The media center means different things to different people. To some students it is a place to read magazines, others to find periodical reading, to use reference books or just to check out books. All audio-visual aids are located together making it more effecient for teachers to use. Students enrolled in library science act as assistants and learn the mechanics of a library. Television programs are recorded and used with classes. Taking advantage of Study Hall, Nina Hardage uses reference materials. Study carrels offer privacy for Susan Dickerson. Student librarians, Sharon Young and Johnny Smith, assist Amy Melugin and Myra Ursery. 44 The media center is operated smoothly by the librarian and her aids. At the magazine table, Kim Curry checks paper for current events. Sophomore girls read books during Study Hall. 45 Giving a sigh of relief while awaiting the ringing of the bell is Mary Wells. Diligently working on a business letter is Karen Dickens. BEAT THE TIMER Typing is a must for any college bound students. Throughout the school year, aspiring typists learn how to type. It all began with asdf space jkl; space, and progressed to time writings and correct procedures of typing forms. But, by the end of the year the drugery of typing was mastered by all by beating the timer. Working to finish a business letter before the bell rings is Ricky McKinney. 46 Typing Writing a graphic program is one basic program learned by Robbie West. Helping Julie Dickerson work a program is Mrs. Selph as Hollee Fielder looks on. HOW DO THEY WORK? Computer Science has been part of the curriculum for three years. Each year additional equipment has been added. This is possible -through two grants from International Paper Co. The program consists of sixteen students and one master computer linked to three printers. To function in today’s society it is essential that students have fundamental knowledge of electronic development. Our program provides learning experience in word processing and computer programming. Watching as Mrs. Selph corrects his program is Kevin Perkins. Computer Science 47 DISCOVER To capture interest in science courses stu- dents must be awaken to appreciate the world around them and the laws that control scienti- fic methods. Biology deals with the living world; Chemistry deals with the elements and their relations; Physics deals with the phys- ical interconnection of matter and General sci- ence focuses on all areas. To discover facts in the science field; experi- ments, observation, and demonstration are used as well as text books to discover the an- swers presented in experimentation. Treating butterflies with chloroforme is a prequisite for Karen Jester and Tonya Boyce making a butterfly box. In dissecting a grasshopper Keith Smithpeters shows Alisa McMaster the mouthparts. Testing the amount of calories given off by burning a pecan prooves the definition of a calorie to Clay Flowers and Bruce Cogburn. 48 Drop by drop, Marilynn McCau- ley adds base to acid to reach the end point. The task at hand for Karen Sum- merville and Dolye Talley is to dissect the mouth of a frog. 49 MEASURING UP Concepts in all math courses relate to the awareness of numbers and their relation to each other. The math curriculum helps students be- come conscious of the relationship of math to the world around them, to science, to electronics and to other math courses. It is basic principles that are taught to give the practice in use of mental computation skills. Computers are being encor- porated in the department to broaden the back- ground in real life situations to assist in problem solving at home and in business. In order to keep abreast with changes in the math field, Mrs. Selph has gone to special training courses in computer science. Juniors, Rhonda Stone, Tommie Lynn Stiffler. Darren Simpson, and Wade Matlock, usually take algebra II as a prerequisite to advanced math. y x l ft 50 Math Math students are well aware that nothing takes the place of working prob- lems on the board. Geometry taught by Mr. Seals is taken by Sopho- mores following algebra I. Math 51 Students in Gurdon High School are required to take a year of Civics Arkansas History and a year of American History. World History and Government and World Affairs are other history courses offered. Through studies of the past students become aware of their heritage, their responsibility to be governed and the value of citizenship. 52 Social Studies Coach Amcrson explains to his Civics Arkansas History class the significance that history has on their lives. To motivate interest GO!, was introduced. The class was divided into groups to plan strategy against an opponent. Social Studies 53 Vocational course include Vocational Agriculture I, II, and III, and Home Economics I, II, and III. In these courses practical application is learned in home making child care, nutrition, woodworking, electricity and welding. These courses enable the students to enrich their background. President — Carl Wells Vice President — Clay Britt Secretary — John Toland Treasurer — Charlie Henderson Reporter — Gillie Griffin Jr. Advisor — Chris Cooper Sentinel — Lester McClure Nailing a board to his woodworking project is Ronald Payne. Preparing to weld some metals are Bret Neathrey, Robert McGill, and Greg Renfro. 54 Agriculture Lisa Thomas modeled her dress sewn in Home Ec. II in the FHA fashion contest. FHA officers for the 1983-1984 school year: Teresa Williams, pianist; Teresa Jones, 2nd. Vice president; Tammy West, Sec.; Diana Cagle, reporter; Patricia Dickerson, 1st. Vice president; Kim Curry; Debbie Ham. 3rd. Vice president; and Robbie West, President. Not shown, Stacey Allen, Treasurer. Preparing for the FHA banquet are Tonya Boyce, KaSundra Dickens, Teresa Christopher, and Karen Dickens. Learning to sew are Mary Horne and Teresa Christopher. Home Economics 55 Physical education is considered so essential by state and national agencies that two years courses are required. As a result, ten year programs strides have been made in American health. Both indoor and outdoor sports are a part of the year’s curriculum. Individual physical education achievements is also practiced. Volleyball is a team sport engaged by all classes. Learning to referee is part of the training Amy Matlock received. 1 Having been a volleyball player, Mrs. McGill shows the girls how to do it. 56 Physical Education Trying to make it to first base, Quinn Burks throws the bat and runs. Physical Education 57 Health is a required course for students of Gurdon High School. The course lasts for one semester. In this class, students studies the functions of the body, the different body parts, and diseases and its cures. Health teachers are Kathy Griffin and Fred Thrower. A unit in parenting was studied by Coach Thrower’s health class. The skeleton is used to study human bones. Explaining the different bones of the human body is A survey by Mrs. Bridges, (dental hygienist) was done to see Coach Griffin. if the fluorine in Gurdon water prevented tooth decay. 58 Health A Drivers Education is a semester course offered to students of Gurdon High School. It consists of classroom skills, driving ability and obtaining a drivers permit. Each individual is taught to drive a car or their driving ability is strengthened through the help of the Driver’s Education teacher, Mr. James Stiffler. One of Mr. Stiffler’s favorite sayings is “Watch your speed!” Observing the scenery as Keith Smithpeters drives is Mr. Stiffler. WATCH YOUR SPEED! Happy with her driving is Margie Ollison as she and Mr. Class information studied before driving. Stiffler get out of the car. Drivers Education 59 BEHIND THE SCENES What goes on behind the scenes includes the work of the custodians and lunchroom workers. These dedicated people arrive early in order that the school plan will function properly and be orderly. Rain, cold, or heat does not stop the work of these faithful people. Our appreciation and thanks to each of these workers. A large portion of the morning is spent by Mrs. Eckert and Mrs. Clark making the crust for pizza. Before school Mr. Peeples empties the waste baskets and pencil sharpeners. 60 Custodians Some of the cleaning tasks are among Miss. Lillie’s duties. Replacing bulbs is a never ending task for Mr. Logan and Mr. Peeples. Washing the dishes after lunch ends the day for Janice Quarries. Sweeping out after lunch, Cathrene Payne completes noon duties. Custodians 61 HIGHLIGHTS IN REVIEW Extra curricular activities give a break to the daily routine of class work. These activities are also a learning experience. Building floats, decorating stages, performing in plays are some of the highlights that students have an opportunity to participate in. This year was also focuses in on political campaigns of Presidental candidates, winter Olympics, democratic cacus, (a fii'st in Arkansas), also the World’s Fair in New Orleans. Each event leaves its impression on the future that has been our year. Junior Play cast: Sarah Overton, Michael Lane. Tommy The Season Greeting that came to the office in the form of Lynn Sliffler, Wade Matlock, Robbie West, and Sandy ballons were admired by Mrs. Allen and Kim Curry. Karr give their all. 62 Division — Two characters from the cast of A Haunting We Will Go. One more pom-pom is being made by Mrs. Anderson. Dunking of Tammy West was one of the attraction of the FHA entry. The Senior football players make a last minute entrance at each pep rally. Division 63 Winners of the district doubles - Deretha Quinney and Tammie Nix. Pointer Shots Back and forth, the ever bouncing tennis ball hovers closely over the net. All this looks easy but in any other sport, practice is required to perfect the serve and the backhand. Tennis individual sport was coached by Jim Rice and Libby White. As a result of hard work the participants brought recognition to the school. Single championship was won by Clay Cabe. In addition he has won several nonschool tournaments. Members of the girls team-Sandy Karr, Bonnie Bray and Sarah Overton relax between matches. 64 First year on tennis team for Toby Talley. The school was represented in the girls singles by Bonnie Bray. Winning the district girls golf tournament entitled Courtney Robbs to go to state. 65 How to return the ball over the net is displayed by Darren Simpson. Corning out of the blocks is Brian Clark TRACK The District 7-AA Track Meet was held May 3, 1984 at Prescott. Faced with tough competition, a few Go-Devils excelled. Loretta Young won the Sr. Girls 800 m run. Young went on to place 6th in the State Track meet at McCrory. Young was the only Go-Devil to qualify for the state meet. Oth- ers placing in the district meet were: Belinda Govan, and Deb- orah Anderson. In the Sr. Boys District Meet, Jon Quarles placed 3rd in the 100 m dash. Others placing in the district meet were: Freddie Thompson in the Shot Put, Anthony Brown in the Long Jump, 200 m dash, and 100 m dash, and Brian Clark in the 110 m hurdles. 66 ... and Anthony Brown. 0 Throwing the shot requires the strength and determination of Warrie Taylor. A specialty of Les Evans is the discus. A good handoff is crucial to a winning time. 67 The Sr. Girls Basketball Team, under the su- pervision of Kathy Griffin, had nine wins and eleven losses this year. Team co-operation, quick offense and defense, and leadership were the key factors in the success of this year’s team. The Sr. Boys, under the new coaching tech- niques of Jamie Bridges, finished their season with a 3-win, 13 loss record. Several players made up a young Go-Devil squad which was de- termined to show its talent. Warm-up period allows Bernard to prepare for the game. Freethrow shots made by Debra Anderson make the differ- ence in the score for the girls. 68 Basketball There’s got to be a clown in every crowd as demonstrated by John Quarles. An attempt at two points is made by Terrance Gulley. SCOREBOARD Opponent Boys Girls Boys Girls 40 30 Saratoga 33 39 50 34 Ashdown 51 49 55 44 Arkadelphia 54 41 46 45 Camden 43 34 45 Blevins 40 50 Mineral Springs 45 61 Stephens 50 48 45 Blevins 55 40 64 49 Lakeside 50 40 49 24 Harmony Grove 58 43 38 Garland 42 54 45 Camden Fairview 29 27 37 57 McNeil 21 21 49 50 Blevins 38 40 50 37 Junction City 25 51 66 33 Arkadelphia 30 39 57 27 Prescott 30 21 24 Fordyce 34 31 Prescott 30 28 DeQueen 66 37 Hampton 40 “Will it make it?” is wondered by Amy Giles and Deb Ander- son. 69 SAME THING ONLY DIFFERENT The senior Go-Devils had a one and nine sea- son this year. Gurdon had problems with the number of players participating in football. With twenty-two players, only five were seniors. Shawn McDougald, Greg Henry, John Quarles, Jeff Harper, and David Marks provided good senior leadership for the small squad. Gurdon lost every conference game of the sea- son with their only win against the Glenwood Tigers. Gurdon had many close games but al- ways ended up with the low end of the score. SCOREBOARD Lewisville 18 12 Lake Hamilton 22 6 Glenwood 0 13 Fountain Lake 18 12 Stamps 26 20 DeQueen 10 0 Fordyce 13 0 Junction City 27 6 Hampton 34 22 Prescott 28 8 All- District Honorable Kention Greg Henry Jeff Harper Jon David Kuhn John Quarles .Clay Britt Freddie Thompson . Darren.Simpson Shawn KcDougald Against Fountain Lake, the co-captains were Shawn McDougald and John Quarles. One of the most important parts of a year in football is the practice. A physical fitness program is important season. to a good football 70 Football Protecting the quarterback is the responsibility of the Breaking a tackle and gaining yardage for the Go-Devils is offensive line. Anthony Brown. Football 71 HERE IT IS IN ’83 During Homecoming week interaction takes place between the football team, student council, classes and faulty. Classes and clubs are respon- sible for building floats and the competition is keen. A coronation ceremony and a parade are planned and a very important football game is played. The 1983 Royalty court consisted of Sopho- more maids Stacey Allen and Terese Young; Ju- nior maids Adrienne Nelson and Deborah Ander- son; Senior maids Angie Harmon and Theresa Gardner; Maid of Honor Terri Smithson; and 1983 Homecoming Queen Rhonda Stephens. The 1983 Senior escorts were; David Marks, Jeff Harper, John Quarles, Wayne Davenport, Pat Rudolph, Co-captain Shawn McDougald and Captain Greg Henry. 1983 Homecoming Queen Rhonda Stephens. Maid of Honor Terri Smithson. Senior Maid Theresa Gardner. Senior maid Angie Harmon. Junior maid Adrienne 72 Homecoming A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE enables the Royalty to a view of the game’s activities. The Homecoming attendants were Derek Anderson and Camilia Cooper. To highlight the coronation ceremony Captain Greg Henry crowns Rhonda Stephens Homecoming Queen. Nelson. Junior maid Deborah Anderson. Sophomore maid Stacey Allen. Sophomore maid Teresa Young. Homecoming 73 Putting up the shakers was one of Stacey Allen’s jobs. Pom pom routines help keep the crowd’s spirit up. Deborah Anderson and Rhonda Stone come to school early to hang up posters. Helping raise spirit at the basketball game are Rhonda Stone, Tommie Lynn Stiffler, Deborah Anderson, and Sandy Karr. 74 Cheerleaders SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT It takes a very special girl to be a cheerleader. Each one must be willing to give time and of self. Preparations begin in July and continue through the end of February when basketball season is over. Activities include cheering at pep rallies and ballgames, making posters and banners, and selling spirit ribbons. The 1983-84 Cheerleaders are: Stacey Allen, Regina Robinson, Rhonda Stone, Tommie Lynn Stiffler, Sandy Karr, Marla Clayton, Kaylynn Ross, Deborah Anderson, Angie Harmon, and Brooks Butler, captain. The cheerleaders’ sponsor was Mrs. Besty Rice. Captain and Senior Cheerleader, Brooks Butler. A revolving pyramid was demonstrated at the pep rally. 75 PRACTICE TURNS TO PERFECTION The senior band was made up of 41 members under the direction of Mr. Billy Bob Dempsey. Band booster club, made up of band parents, is the supportive organization. Each football game, band parents give of their time to work in the concession stand, be it hot, cold, rainy or dry, they are always there. Marching season ended after football season and the time was devoted to concert time and music. A Christmas and Spring Concert were presented to the public. The final performance was playing Pomp and Circumstance for graduation. The band awaits to march on field at the first ballgame of ’83. Under the direction of Mary Wells, the auxiliary units prepare to march down Third Street. Percussion section beat cadance for marching band. 76 Brass section or GHS Band. Majorettes-Terri Smithson-Captain, Robin Hurst, Tonya Boyce, and Hollee Fielder. Rifle Corp-Karen Jester-Captain, Deretha Quinney, Sarah Overton and Marilyn McCauley. 77 PASSING IN REVIEW Many hours of hard work go into the production of a yearbook. Members of the staff start by attending a yearbook workshop at Ouachita University in August. Here the new staff members are introduced to the format of a yearbook. The photographers are instructed in techniques of photography and the use of the dark room. All year pictures are taken and layouts are drawn up. This record of the year 1984 is yours to cherish as you review the years happenings. This is how a real layout looks during preparation. Ad pages are an important portion of the book. The layouts for this section were made by Julie Dickerson and Myra Ursery. 78 Yearbook As editor of the Gurdonian, Hollee Fielder has many responsibilities. Searching for photographs isn’t as easy a task as Keith Smithpeters caught. Photographers, Michael Saunders and Philip Howard check a contact sheet against a negative sheet. YEARBOOK STAFF Editor Hollee Fielder Business Manager Julie Dicker- son Photographers: Philip Howard Dennis Stewart Michael Saunders Dark Room: Andy Bittle Philip Howard Dennis Stewart Workers: Terri Smitson Myra Ursery Adrienne Nelson Patrice Edwards Keith Smithpeters Shawn McDougald Jon Kuhn Yearbook 79 READ ALL ABOUT IT The school paper, the Devil Sheet is a group activity of the COE class under the direction of Mrs. Miller. New things happened for the paper staff. A new copier was bought by the department. Gone are the days of cutting stenciles, ink all over paper and hands and all the other head aches of a memograph ma- chine. Students subscription helps support the paper. The month- ly publication brightened the day and was eagerly read. Editor, Carla Thomas, was responsible for the publication with the help of the staff members. Keeping the memograph machine function was no easy job for Laurie Smith. The old method of cutting stencils for adds requires many hours work for Leah Weatherford. 80 Devil Sheet DEVJL SHEET STAFF Editor ................................ Carlo Thomas Editorial Staff ...................... Sarah Thomas News Editor . Feature Stories Interviews . . Reviews . . . Sports Column ; Ads ..... Art Editor . . ......... Circulation Manager . . Columns ... ............ Business Manager .... Cartoonist ............. Advisor ................ Reporters: David Clingan Green, Alisa McMastcrs, Taylor, and Karen Thomas. Shaun MeDougaid .......... Brooks Butler ........... Angie Harmon ............ Lauri Smith ........ Adrienne Nelson ........ Theresa Gardner Jon Kuhn Sammy Cox ....... Lauri Smith Leah Weatherford Brooks Butler ........ Leah Weatherfordj .............Brenda Jones I ........ Teresa Williams Carla Thomas ••••••• Tim Nolls .............. Andy Bittle . . Ms. Billie Jean Miller , Donna Cooper, Aundra Karen Summerville, Warrie inMan The new copier made printing a breeze compaired to the old printer for Sarah Thomas and other staff members. Just look at our new copier. It has taken such a long time to get it. Devil Sheet 81 THE VOICE OF INTERACTION The voice of the students are heard through their class representatives to the elected student council officers who in turn work with their advisors and the administration to bring about good relationships. Special projects are the responsibility of the Student Council. These include Homecoming activities, Spring Fling, all assemblies, fire and tornado drills. Valentines always brings the sale of carnation. Carnations were everywhere as Student Council members delivered flowers from secret admirers. Officers count votes for election of class representatives. Tradition has Mother Goose (Mrs. Fielder) and all her nursery school children dressed as nursery rhyme characters marching in the parade. 82 Student Council Student Council Officers 1983-1984 President ..............Andy Bittle Vice-President .................Jon Kuhn Secretary ....... Adrienne Nelson Treasurer .......Michael Saunder Ring toss proved to be a good money making stand for FHA. Sponsor, Mr. Middleton has to wear many hats in order The r°yally float is a bi8 Pr0Ject lhal a11 membes of the Student to keep the projects underway. Council undertake. Student Council 83 JUST A MOMENT PLEASE How often we hear the expres- sion In just a moment. Altheletic scores change, moments of inter- est shift, shouts of support are heard, all of these are diversions that take place in a short time. As time goes by little regard is paid to that one important moment that can change the course of events in our lives. Doing sixty in only a moment. Just a moment before the bell sounds. In a few moments, the correct answer will be found. 84 Activity Showing students where to put materials on the float is the sponsor, Mrs. Nona Anderson. Putting purple pomps on the skirt for the Spanish float is Pobbie Turner. Speaking Spanish with Mrs. Anderson is the Spanish I class. ESPANOLA The Spanish Club is a club open to all persons taking Spanish I or II or have taken Spanish I or II. Many activities, such as building a Spanish float for the Homecoming, the Foreign Language Festival annually held at ULAR, the annual Spanish fiesta, fundraisers and a Spring Fling booth kept the club members active and interested in the club during the year. The Spanish float entitled “Devils’ Revolution 84”. 86 Spanish Club The term “creative” writer usually refers to a person whose work involves a special use of the imagination. He takes his own ideas and tries to develop them into a work of art with style and content set forth his thoughts and feelings as perfectly as possible. To succeed in an artistic way, the author must be talented, but talent alone is not enough. The writer must be willing to work hard at using his talent. The authors and illustrators whose work appears in Kaleidoscope are, indeed, on the way to succeeding in an artistic way. Friend And days of color. For days the rose lights up our life. Then the stem begins to droop And the petals hang loosely- Trying to live, But one by one The petals fall to the ground Causing the rose to shred and die. Lauri Smith I need a friend that's loving and true. I need someone who cares about what 1 do. 1 need a friend that will stay through thick and thin. I need someone just to be my friend. Ada Jeon Tate KALEIDOSCOPE Gurdon High School Second Edition 1984 Creative Writing Club Members David Anderson Maria Burks Donna Cooper Dwayne Hunter Alisa Mc.Masters Richard Lauri Smith Ada Jean Tate Vicki Walker Leah Weatherford Tim Wells Wilson The selections in Kaleidoscope were written by members of the Creative Writing Club of Gurdon High School. Mrs. William Vandiver Sponsors Mrs. Bobby Wells Mrs. Kenneth Anderson Creative Writing Club 87 DOING THINGS RIGHT The slogan “Future HomeMakers of American Toward New Horizons” states the aim of the organization. The girls meet once a month with programs of special interest. Building a homecoming float for the club was one project; the girls also assisted in the stage decorations. Culmination of the years work was the planning, and the actually setting up of the FHA Spring Banquet. Presiding during a monthly meeting gave Debbie Ham experience in parlimentary procedure. President Robbie West pins Donna Crews for club membership. 88 FHA FHA 89 During a style show Stacy Merril displays her handiwork. Spong in face sponsored by National Honor Society requires Pat Rudolph to recover ammunition for the next victim. As parents and friends look on, in- ductee, Theresa Gardner, accepts membership from President, Pat Rudolph. Waiting patiently for the induction of new members to begin is Pat Ru- dolph, Terri Smithson, Shawn McDougald. and Sarah Thomas. 90 National Honor Society EMPHASIS ON QUALITY This is a National Scholastic honor organiza- tion and has been in Gurdon High School for a number of years. Throughout the years mem- bers have contributed to leadership, character and citizenship by setting examples. This year the National Honor Society par- ticipated in a community and school project by providing one hundred dollars for the Close Up program. Tapping and induction ceremony were a part of the spring activities. Twenty four new members were added. Being tapped for National Honor So- ciety is an honor that Terri Smith- son confers on Leah Weatherford. Planning the agenda for the Nation- al Honor Society activities. 91 A trio consisting of Terri Smithson, Susan Dickerson, and Rhonda Stone during the Gong Show. The privilege of pinning Michael Saunders was given to Jon Kuhn. Decorated Beta Car takes position in parade route. 92 Beta THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME Beta is a scholastic organization, whose membership is based on academic, leadership, and character. As a service club the members are responsible for changing the school sign each Monday morning. In the spring qualify- ing new members are pinned. During home- coming a car is decorated for the parade. A special program, the Gong Show, was present- ed to the new membership. Last minute decoration being put on the Beta car by Sandy Karr and Pat Rudolph. Beta 93 One of the last functions of Beta members for 1984 is seen in this sign. Sarah Overton - Girls State Kaylynn Ross - Girls State Rhonda Stone - Girls State WHO ARE WE Students of Gurdon High School were awarded special recognition by community or- ganizations. Boy and Girl State delegates are chosen to repre- sent the school by American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Wal Mart scholership is grant- ed annually to one student per trade. This years recieptant was Terri Smithson. Hendrix College hosts Governors School for five weeks during the sum- mer. Mary Wells and Adrienne Nelson were selected. John Philip Susa award went to Ke- vin Perkins. Patrice Edwards and Pam McMillain won recog- nition for art exhibits conduct- ed by Federated Clubs. Andy Bittle’s portriat was placed in Traveling Art Exhibits for young artists. National 4H Club honors went to Debbie Ham. Garden Club award for essay on conservation was received by Jon Kuhn. Wade Matlock - Boys State Marilyn McCauley - Girls State Lester McClure - Boys State Bonnie Bray - Girls State 94 Special Honors Terri Smithson - Wal Mart Scholarship Mary Wells - Governors School Adrienne Nelson - Governors School Pam McMillin - Arkansas Federated Clubs Special Honors 95 THEY RUN IN OUR FAMILY The Junior Class presented “They Run in The Family.” This play was centered around a losing coach and his very sports-minded family. The comedy featured the following characters: Peggy Pennywinner-Marilyn McCauley; Alvin Pennywinner-Jon Kuhn; Pat Pennywinner-Bonnie Bray; Buzz Penny winner-Wade Matlock; Agnes Pennywinner-Mary Wells; Sam Pennywinner- Micheal Lane; Aunt Alice-Adrienne Nelson; Seymore-Clay Britt; Spook Mullins-Micheal Saunders; Mrs. Speel-Kaylynn Ross; Josie- Deretha Quinney; Dimple Dillard-Sarah Overton; Harold Gilley-Lester McClure; Mitzi Jones-Tommie Stiffler; Cindy Sanders-Sandy Karr; Suzy Capstik-Robbie West; Alexander Smith-Ricky McKinney; Paul Andrews-Brian Clark; Midge-Ada Tate; Mrs. Allen-Kim Allen; Sporty Sal-Cheryl Woolf; Stage Manger- Darren Simpson; Prompter-Shelly Selph; Props Lighting-John Toland and Richard Wilson. 96 Junior Play Sickness overcomes Buzz (Wade) and Spook (Micheal S.) as Agnes (Mary), Dimple (Sarah), Suzy (Robbie), Mitzi (Tommie), and Cindy (Sandy) look on. Having a conversation are Aunt Alice (Adrienne) Teaching Alvin (Jon) a lesson in defense is Pat and Agnes (Mary) as Peggy (Marilyn) paints. (Bonnie). Junior Play 97 Seniors in action Presentation of play gives the students an op- portunity to share their talent and for some to find an ability in dramatics. All the cast was in- terested and though the time was short the pro- duction was successful. Middle school came to the afternoon production. The proceeds from the play are to add to the present audio system. The plot of the Haunted Inn is uncovered by Moe (Tim Dickerson). Plans are being made by (madam Lugosi) to contact the spirits. Watch out for that crazy old prospector, Sutton (Pat Rudolph). 98 Senior Play Taking charge of events, Tom (Shawn McDougald) explains the situation. Warning the guests of demoliation of Inn of the Three Sisters is Engineer (Philip Howard). Everyone listens to Clanton (Dennis Stewart) as the plot unfolds. Sutton, old prospector ............................. Pal Rudolph Noma Corwin, television producer...............Terri Sailluon Cinny Albright, her assistant.....................notice Fielder Moc Phillips, Noma's business spent................Tin Dickerson Clar.ton, a highway patrolman.....................Dennis Stewart Engineer, plans to dynamite the hotel ........... Philip Howard Carolyn Pcnnark, n kidnap victim ................ Brooks Butler Bates, a criminal type.............................Andy Sittlc Rhoda, another erinina 1 type......................I.auri Smith Mysterious young woman, on a dangerous mission . rarla Thorns Tom, a young serviceman ....................... Shawn XcOougald Miss Crisp, a nurse-or is she?......................Lynn Cooper Face at window, menace............................Gillie Criffsn Beth, a spirit manifestation ................ DecAtm Baumgardner Julie, another.................................Julie ! • !.erson Mary, another ■ , .............................I.eah Weatherford Flint, another ................................... Chris Coeper Kadaa Lugosi. ESP expert ......................... Sarah Thema-� Morgana, her daughter..............................Angie lla� non Doreen, young horn«woman ...................... Susan Dickerson Senior Play 99 THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Assemblies bring the outside world to the school. The University of New Orleans presented Energy Adventure. This emphasized the development of energy from wood to oil. Excitement fills the air as students go to assembly to find out who has been chosen football queen. The last assemblies of the year mark awards day, both academic and athletic. The robot had all the answers from wildcat drilling to the energy crisis. All heads turned to watch Jeff Harper select Adrienne Nelson as one of the Junior maids. Skill in archery was demonstrated by representative from the Game and Fish Commission. 100 Assemblies Student help had first hand experience with the equipment used in the demonstrations. Expertise in art was awarded by Mr. Knod to Hollee Fielder and Andy Bittle. Basketball blankets were awarded to Sharon Young and Aundra Green. Assemblies 101 PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ The juniors truly put on the ritz with a banquet at De Grey Lodge and a live band. Blue and silver were used to carry out the theme with stars and balloons floating everywhere. A galia time was had by all and the consensus of opinion was “it was the best yet.” Having changed from banquet finery, Hollee Fielder and Angie Harmon wait out the Silve Hills band. Chaperones, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Allen and Mrs. McKinnon. Punch was served from fountain in one of the gazebo. 102 Jr - Sr. Banquet A dance under the stars well soon be a reality for Shawn McDougald and Rhonda Stone. (Be Jf ereln Jf csofveS lluit on this day of May Tenth at the DeCray State Lodge the Junior Class of Curdon High School Presents for the Senior Class .Baffin On tTfieJ fi Programme Menu Invocation...................Michael Lane Chicken Fried S{oak Dinner baked Potatoe Welcome.....................Michael Lane Ci-een Beans Response....;.............Terri Smithson Salad Introduction of Schoolboard.................Michael Lane Tea Entertainment Coffee Senior Class Officers Junior Class Officers Terri Smithson................President llollee Fielder..........Vice-President Angie Harmon..................Secretary Cillie Griffin................Treasurer Pal Rudolph....................Reporter brooks Butler Susan Dickerson.........Representatives Michael Lane.................President Michael Sounders .......Vice-President Robbie West...................Secretary Rhonda Stone..................Treasurer Sarah Overton..................Reporter Wade Matlock Mario Clark..............Representatives Senior Class of 1984 COLORS Crimson and Cold FLOWER Rose MOTTO Tomorrows are always lo come; Yesterdays are always remembered Jr-Sr. Banquet 103 Terri Smithson Valedictorian National Honor Society- Reporter Beta Club Yearbook Staff Student Council Senior Class- President Majorette Carla Thomas Salutatorian National Honor Society- Historian Beta Club- Historian Devil Sheet- Editor Spanish Club C.O.E.- Parliamentarian F.B.L.A. Julie Standridge Nation Honor Society- Secretary Beta Club- President Yearbook Staff- Business Mgr. Library Science Club Susan Dickerson National Honor Society Beta Club Senior Class- Representative Student Council Cheerleader Pat Rudolph National Honor Society- President Beta Club Yearbook Staff Senior Class- Reporter Spanish Club Football- Trainer Shawn McDougald National Honor Society- Vice Pres. Beta Club Yearbook Staff Spanish Club- President Devil Sheet Football- Co-captain 104 Top Ten Hollee Fielder National Honor Society Beta Club Yearbook Staff- Editor Art Club Majorette Brenda Jones National Honor Society Devil Sheet F.B.L.A. C.O.E. Top Ten 105 Leah Weatherford ■ National Honor Society Beta Club C.O.E.- President Devil Sheet F.B.L.A. Art Club- Secretary Library Science Club- President Sarah Thomas National Honor Society- Historian Beta Club- Historian Devil Sheet Spanish Club C.O.E. F.B.L.A. Majorette INDIVIDUALLY VS COLLECTIVELY In spite of the fact that organizations work as a unit, individual members achieve on their own, expressing their personal interests and reaching predetermined goals. Team orientation affords students to collec- tively earn honors. Scholastic organization encourage academic achievements. National Honor Society at induction represents collectively individual achievements. In art each student proves their abilities. 106 Student Life Individual. Johnny Smith achieves contribution to team success. A rodeo club member, Kaylynn Ross in barrel racing. Time 17.0, fastest of strives to make fastest time possible rodeo. With preparation of graduation, graduates carefully select invitations from Gordon Hale. Student Life 107 WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN Graduation is a sad time as well as a happy one. Sad because the carefree high school days are gone and can’t return only in memory as the pages of this book reveal the happening of ’84. Happiness is the anticipation of the next goal along the journey of life. Reminiscing with classmates before the final march draws friends closer together and plans are being made for future reunions. Class Song Separate Ways” Class Colors Crimson and Gold Class Flower Rose Class Motto Tomorrows Are Always To Come; And Yesterdays Are Always Remembered.” One last get-to-gether for the class of The final group picture in the gym 1984. emphasized the time was growing short. 108 Graduation Seniors 1983-84 Alexander, Michael Quinn Jones, Brenda Lee Baumgardner, Carla DeeAnn Kusturin, Conrad Joseph Beals, William Eayne Lacy, Tina McChell Johnson Beck, Sherry Lynn Lockett, Barbara Denise Bittle, Andrew Charles Marks, David DeWayne Bowie, Lorraine Melugin Jr., Winburn Earl Bratton, Mark Allen Mitchell, Karen Anita Marie Brown, Kevin Delima McDougald, Shawn Renard f Brumley, Douglas Ray Ollison, Margie Burks, Lois Maria t Perkins, Kevin Eugene Burton, Winfred Thcoplist Plyler, Ronald Dale Butler, Brooks Annette t Pruitt, David Anthony Clingan, Timothy John Quarles, John Fredrick Cooper, Christopher Franklin Renfro, James Gregory Cooper, Virginia Lynn Rudolph, James Patrick t Davenport, Gary Wayne Russey, Danny Ray Dickens, David Gregory Rutherford, Michael Scott Dickens, KaSundra Lenay Smith, Jonnie Lawrence Dickerson, Julie Standridge t Smith, Lauri Ann Dickerson, Susan Mitchell 1 Smithson, Terri Machelle f Dickerson, Timothy John Stephens, Rhonda Yevtte Fielder, Ilollee Elizabeth t Stewart, Dennis Ray Floyd, Michael Wayne Thomas, Carla Anne t Gardner, Theresa f Thomas, Sarah Beth t Gill, Remona Renee Thompson, Mary Nettie Golden, Candy Renaa Walker, Bobby Wayne Green, Aundra Dale Walker, Vickie Dennice Griffin, Gillie Davis Weatherford, Leah Denise t Harmon, Mary Angela Wells, Carl Edward Harper, Jeffery Allen Wells, Timothy Keith Henderson, Calvin Charles Whittington, Shelby McRae Henry, Gregory William Wrinkle, Jerry Glenn Horne, Mary Ann Smith Howard, Philip Dana Young, Sharon Diane National Honor Society t Beta Club Time passes slowly as the class waits for graduation time. The flowers are waiting to be placed on stage. Gowned and ready to line up, Bobby Walker and Mary Horne wait patiently. Graduation 109 SEPARATE WAYS The time has come for each student to go their separate ways. The responsibility of the school is past now each one must resolve the future, parents, school board, administration, and teachers have been the supportive community for twelve years. Having received his diploma. Dennis Stewart returns to set behind Kevin Perkins. The class of 1984 is presented by Mr. Hardin to the school board. Graduates are preceeded by Freddie Thompson and Jon Kuhn. 110 Graduation Gurdon High School Commencement Exercises May 11, 1984 Processional—“Pomp and Circumstance ...................GHS Band By Edward Elgar Invocation................................Sarah Beth Thomas Presentation of Flowers by Junior Class................... Michael Lane and Robbie West Teri Machelle Smithson - Valedictorian Carla Anne Thomas - Salutatorian (Received by Senior Class).................................. Terri Machelle Smithson and Mary Angela Harmon “Tomorrows Are Always To Come; And Yesterdays Are Always Remembered”....................Carla Anne Thomas Salutatorian “We're Reaching ...................Julie Standridge Dickerson “Our Separate Ways ..................James Patrick Rudolph “Break Those Chains That Bind You” Shawn Renard McDougald “We've Only Just Begun ..............Susan Mitchell Dickerson By Paul Williams Accompanied By GHS Band Ensemble “Promises We Made ....................Leah Denise Weatherford Poem By Leah Denise Weatherford “Here We Stand ......................Terri Machelle Smithson Valedictorian Presentation Of Gift By Senior Class...........Brenda Lee Jones Introduction Of School Board ...................Bobby Smithson Superintendent Presentation Of Senior Class.....................John H. Hardin Principal Award Of Diplomas.............................Joe Tom Stricklin President Of School Board Benediction..........................Hollee Elizabeth Fielder Recessional..........“Freedom's Heritage .........GHS Band By Philip Gordon Graduation 111 ’84 INDEX Senior High Football Team -A- Administration 10, 11, 12, 13 Alexander, Michael 16 Allen, Kim 22 Allen, Stacey 26, 55, 72, 66, 67, 73 Anderson, Anthony Anderson, David 26, 87 Anderson, Deborah 74, 75, 66, 67, 22, 72, 6, 45, 68 Anderson, James 30 Anderson, Patrick 30 Anderson, Terry 30 Art 40, 41 Assemblies 100, 101 -B- Baird, Ronnie 26 Baker, Tommy Balch, Denise 38 Balch, Matthew Band 76, 77 Barnes, Andra 26 Basketball 68, 69 Baumgardner, DeAnn 16 Baumgardner, Wayne 26, 141 Beals, Ricky 26, 3, 15 Beals, William 16 Bear, Mark 26 Beck, Sherry 16 Beck, Tammy 30 Berry, Laverne 30 Beta 92, 93 Bittle, Andy 16, 41, 79, 6, 95, 101, 83 Bolt, Susan 29 Bolt, William 26 Bowie, Lorraine 16 Bowie, Yolanda 22 Boyce, Tonya 26, 29, 55, 48, 14, 77 Boyce. Vickie 30, 43 Bratton, Mark 16, 5 Bray, Bonnie 22, 23, 34, 97, 94, 133, 65, 64 Britt, Clay 22, 54 Brown, Anthony 29, 26, 71, 66, 141 Brown, Kevin 16, 17 Brown, Rod 30 Brumley, Deanna 26 Brumley, Doug 16 Burks, Maria 16, 20, 87 Burks, Quinn 26, 57 Burris, David 30, 39 Burris, Rodney 22, 25 Burton, Brenda 22 Burton, Winfred 16 Butler, Blake 30 Butler, Brooks 17, 4, 9, 16, 67, 15, 133 -C- Cabe, Caly 26, 64 Cagle, Diana 30, 55 Caldwell, Chad 26 Calley, Jeff 26 Calley, Melissa 26 Calley, Paul 30 Carroll, Billy Ray Christopher, Teresa 22, 55 Clark, Brian 22, 66 Clark, Randy 26 Clark, Scott 30 Clayton, Mario 22, 24, 67 Clemons, Julie 30 Clingan, David 30 Clingan, Tim 17 Closing 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143 Cogburn, Bruce 48 Computer Science 47 Cooks, Talitha 24 Cooper, Chris 17, 54 Cooper, Donna 87, 45 Copper, Lynn 17 Cox, Sammy 26 Craig. Joel 27 Creative Writing Club 87 Crews, Donna 30, 42, 88 Cunningham, Tony 30, 31, 141 Curry, Kim 22, 55, 62, 45 Custodians 60, 61 -D- Daniel, Jody Davenport, Wayne 17, 72, 142 Devil Sheet 80, 81 Dickens, Bunker 27 Dickens, Greg 17 Dickens, Karen 22, 55, 46, 76 Dickens, Kasundra 17, 55 Dickerson, Lisa 22 Dickerson, Patricia 22, 55 Dickerson, Tim 17, 98 Dickey, Deana 27 Dillard, Chad 30, 54 Dillard, Jeff 22 Dulin, Chris Dyer, Johnny 27 -E- 112 Index Easley, Charlotte 30 Easley, Glen 31 Eckert, Dedra 31 Edwards, Patrice 22, 79, 116, 95 Ellis, Tonya 22 English 42, 43 Evans, Lisa 31, 67, 6 -F- Faculty 36, 37 FFA and FHA 88, 89 Fielder, Hollee 17, 16, 79, 47, 101, 105, 102, 77 Flowers, Clay 30, 48 Floyd, Mike 17 Football 70, 71 Francis, Mark 27 Freshman 30, 31, 32, 33 Frizzell, Richy 22 -G- Gulley, Terrence 23, 64 Gurdonian 78, 79 -H- Ham, Debbie 23, 55, 95, 136 Hansen, Brenda 31, 30 Hardage, Nina 27, 44 Harmon, Angie 18, 16, 72, 67, 102 Harper, Andrea 31 Harper, Jeff 18, 72, 40 Hart, Angela 27 Hatley, Bernard 27, 68 Henderson, Charlie 18, 54 Henry, Andrea 23 Henry, George 27 Henry, Greg 18, 72, 73, 139, 43 Henry, Tammy 31 Henry, Tina 31 Henry, Woody 23 Hester, Jennifer Hill, Tracy 31 Senior High Boys Basketball Team Gardner, Theresa 17, 10, 72, 90 Giles, Amy 22, 68 Giles, Larry 31 Gill, Remona 18 Glass, Angie Golden, Candy 18, 6 Golf 65 Govan, Belinda 23 Govan, Dwight 31 Gray, Ricky 23 Green, Aundra 18, 101 Griffin, Gillie 18, 16, 35, 54, 42, 137 Homecoming 72, 73 Homemaking 54, 55 Honor Graduates 104, 105 Horn, Mary 53, 109 House, Renee 23 Howard, Philip 18, 79, 99, 134 Howell, Joey 31 Hughes, Eric 31 Hughes, Michelle 27 Hughes, Patricia 23 Hughes, Steven 23 Hunter, Dwayne 31, 87 Hurst, Robin 27, 26, 28, 3, 52, 15, 77 Hurst, Shawn 27 -I- Ivory, Dorothy 31 -J- Jackson, Michael 32 Jester, Jon 27 Jester, Karen 27, 28, 29, 35, 48, 77 Johnson, Matthew 23 Johnson, Sonny 27 Johnson, Tina 18 Jones, Allen 27 Jones, Brenda 18, 4, 105, 137 Jones, Darrel 27 Jones, Sharon 29 Jones, Teresa 23, 55 Jones, Toby 32 Junior Play 96, 97 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 102, 103 Juniors 22, 23, 24, 25 -K- Karr, Jimmy Don 32 Karr, Sandy 74, 75, 23, 5, 67, 62, 97, 93, 64 Kennell, Vanda 32 Key, Johnny 27 King, Todd 32 Kuhn, Jon 23, 79, 97, 116, 6, 92, 95, 110, 83 Kusturin, Barbara 32 Kusturin, Conrad 19 -L- Lacy, David 32 Landers, Lori 29 Lane, Michael 23, 24, 62, 140, 96, 143 Lane, Tina 28 Lemay, Debbie 27, 28 Leverette, Alice 23 Library Science 44, 45 Lockett, Barbara 19 Long, Stephen 23 -M- Marks, David 19, 72 Marks, Julian 23 Marks, LeTonya 29 Marks, Tina 28, 135 Marlow, Roger 28 Math 50, 51 Index 113 Matlock, Amy 32, 56 Matlock, Wade 23, 24, 50, 62, 97, 94 Melugin, Earl 19 Melugin, Emily 24, 44, 45 Merrill, Stacy 32, 89 Miller, Cheri 28 Mitchell, Karen 19, 3 Mitchell, Susan 19, 16, 38, 92, 104, 44 Music 38, 39 Myers, Tammie 28 McBride, Todd 28 McCauley, Marilyn 24, 25, 49, 97 94 133 McClure, Cindy 28 McClure, Kim 28 McClure, Lester 24, 54, 94, 96 McClure, Rita 24 McCoy, James 28 McDonald, David 24 McDougald, Shawn 19, 70, 35, 72, 79, 90, 99, 104, 103 McGill, Robert 28, 54, 135 McGuirt, Allen 24 McGuirt, Cindy 28 McKinney, Randy 32 McKinney, Ricky 24, 46, 135 McMaster, Alisa 27, 28, 48, 87 McMillan, Pam 28, 116, 95 -N- National Honor Society 90, 91 Neathery, Bret 24, 54, 143 Nelson, Adrienne 24, 6, 72, 73, 79, 95, 97, 83, 100, 76 Nelson, Chris 24 Nix, Tammie 32, 33, 64 -O- Ollison, Margie 19, 35, 59 Opening 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Overton, Sarah 24, 25, 34, 38, 62, 94. 97, 64, 133, 77 -P- Payne, Ronald 32, 54 Pennington, Joey 4, 32 Pennington, Stephen 24 Perkins, Kevin 19, 39, 47, 94, 95, 110 Perkins, Ramsey 32 Plasek, Karen 24 Plyer, Ronnie 19 Pollins, Anthony 32 Potter, Ray 32, 39 Prince, Paul 28 Prince, John 28 Pruitt, Tony 19 -Q- Quarles, John 20, 69, 70, 72 Quinney, Deretha 15, 24, 64, 77 -R- Renfro, Brett 32 Renfro, Greg 20, 54 Riggs, Neena 24 Robbs, Courtney 32, 38, 65 Roberson, Sherry 32 Robinson, Regina 5, 28, 67 Roe, Carrie 30, 32 Rogers, Micheal 33 Senior High Girls Basketball Team Rogers, Terry 24 Ross, Kaylynn 5, 24, 67, 96, 97, 94, 133 Ross, Pam 30, 33 Rudolph, Pat 8, 20, 16, 72, 90, 93, 98, 104 Russey, Bertha 33 Rutherford, Dana 30, 33 Rutherford, Scotty 20 -S- Saunders, Micheal 24, 3, 79, 6, 83, 92, 97 Science 48, 49 Selph, Shelly 24 Senior Play 98, 99 Seniors 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Sharp, Buddy 33 Simpson, Darren 24, 50, 65 Slater, Micheal 28 Smith, Charles 33 Smith, Danny 28 Smith, Johnny 17, 20, 44 Smith, Lauri 20, 45, 80, 87 Smith, Teresa 24 Smithpeters. Chris 33 Smithpeters, James 33 Smithpeters, Keith 28, 48, 59, 79 135 Smithson, Terri 20, 16, 72, 77, 79, 90, 91, 92, 104, 95, 111, 117, 133 Sophomore 26, 27, 28, 29 Spanish 86 Sparks, Renee 33 Standridge, Julie 20, 12, 47, 78, 79, 104, 137 Stephens, Rhonda 20, 6, 72, 73 Stewart, Dennis 8, 20, 79, 99, 110 Stiffler, Tommie Lynn 24, 50, 62, 67, 97 Stone, Janine 30, 33, 94 Stone, Rhonda 5, 24, 25, 50, 66, 67, 74, 75, 92, 97, 103, 133 Student Council 82, 83 Summerville, Karen 29, 49, 76 -T- Talley, Doyle 28, 29, 49 Talley, Toby 31, 33, 65 Tate, Ada Jean 24, 87 Taylor, Warrie 33, 67 Tennis 64, 65 114 Index Thomas, James 24 Thomas, Carla 21, 111, 117. 80, 104, 133, 135 Thomas, Karen 29 Thomas, Lisa 29, 55 Thomas, Sarah 21, 81, 90, 98, 105, 133, 137, 141 Thompson, Freddie 24, 110 Thomspon, Mary 21 Toland, John 24, 54 Track 66, 67 Turner, Robbie 33, 86 Typing 46 -U- Ursery, Myra 3, 8, 29, 44, 78, 79 -V- Vaughn, Lisa 29, 40 Vickers, Dawn 33 -W- Walker, Bobby 21, 109 Walker, Hosea 29 Walker, Jimmie 29 Walker, Vickie 21, 87 Weatherford, Craig 33 Weatherford, Leah 21, 45, 87, 91, 80, 105, 142 Weems, Jonathan 33 Wells, Carl 21, 54 Wells, Mary 24, 46, 95, 97, 76 Wells, Scott 24 Wells, Shelly 29 Wells, Sherry 29 Wells, Tim 4, 21, 87 West, Bobby 29 West, James 29 West, Robbie 24, 25, 47, 55, 62, 88, 97, 136 West, Tammie 33, 55, 63 Whittington, Shelby 21 Whittington, Travis 29 Williams, Teresa 24, 25, 2, 55 Wilson, Richard 24 Wrinkle, Jerry 21 Woolf, Cheryl 24 -Y- Young, Ivory 33 Junior High Girls Basketball Team Cheerleaders Ball carrier - Brian Clark Young, Linda 33 Young, Loretta 29 Young, Teresa 29, 72, 73, 74, 75 Young, Sharon 17, 21, 101 Index 115 SUPPORTING INTERACTION The school and the community interact with each supporting the activities of the other. The school is the arm of the community in fund rais- ing and tax related programs. Civic clubs spon- sor projects at school that encourage future study in their chosen field. Placing in state Garden Club contest, Jon Kuhn with sponsor Mrs. Potter. Pastels drawn by Pam McMillan and Patrice Edwards were awarded state recognition by Mrs. Daily, president of the Sr. • Kadodachao Club. 116 Division Poppy Day, sponsored by the American Legion Auxilary, enlists the assistance of the Girls’ State delegates, Teri Smithson and Carla Thomas. Close-Up participants with sponsor Mrs. Kuhn attend final banquet in Washington D.C. Division 117 Students from the Fielder’s Nursery School are the future seniors of 1996. K C AUDIO VIDEO CENTER 2749 West Pine Arkadelphia, AR 246-5578 Car Stero - Televisions Home Stereo - Tapes - Albums Computers Software W.D. Belrap Shannon Scott Lowell E. 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SUTTON’S AUTO SUPPLY HORNE’S TRENCHING SERVICE and TRADING POST MCDOUGALD 353-4420 or 353-2588 FORESTRY Supports The Go-Devils 1109 Crayton 353-2070 Free Delivery Bill Hudson-Owner MEDDAC PHARMACY • FULL SERVICE PHARMACY • WE WELCOME WELFARE PRESCRIPTIONS 132 The new and old delegates of Girl State were present at a tea in their honor given by the American Legion Auxilary. The old delegates were: Brooks Butler, Carla Thomas, Sarah Thomas, and Terri Smithson. The new delegates were: Marilyn McCauley, Bonnie Bray, Kaylynn Ross, Rhonda Stone, and Sarah Overton. REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY - Known for its quality products - salutes the students, grad- uates, and the teaching staff of Gurdan High REYNOLDS ALUMINUM PATTERSON Reduction Plant Arkadelphia Kenneth E. Murphree, Manager 133 INVOLVING STUDENTS A look at ways students are involved shows abilities, the capabilities for accomplishments, and the move to maturity with each other through their each coming birthday. Each new learning experience will be the foundation for the future. Dressed for the part, Phillip Howard, the driver of the NHS car in the homecoming parade. FBLA girls and boys tested their ability selling Tom Watt products. 134 Passing In Review As editor of the Devil Sheet, Carla Thomas became in- volved in all activities. Biology students, Robert McGill and Keith Smithpeters are just getting started in the year’s projects for Mrs. Slayton. Reviewing the anatomy of a crayfish, Tina Marks gets help. Job training in COE is important. Passing In Review 135 DOING THINGS RIGHT The urge to achieve is an inborn quality. When the final goal is reached and victory is ours the incentive is for doing bigger and better things continues. Doing things right contributes to character building and developing leadership. If you don’t first succeed, then try, try again. Students learn by experience, actually programming the computers, performing chemistry experiments and cooking. The award for cooking the best barbeque chicken was won by Debbie Ham. Executing a graphic programs is basic learning skill for Robbie West. 136 Closing National Honor Society inductee, Brenda Jones was rewarded for doing things right. Giving an explanation in Physics class is Mr. Seals asking for questions. The Senior class elected Gillie Griffin for the class tres after hearing his political speech. During the Aquatic Chemistry Workshop at Ouchita University, Sarah Thomas and Julie Dickerson had on hand experience. Closing 137 ANTICIPATING THE FUTURE The favorite question asked by people is what are you going to do? For students the future can be all that they desire or it can be nothing; it can mean a job or future schooling. The success or failure depends on each individual and what ef- fort is put into the future. Study is important but social and physical development play an impor- tant role. What does the devil see as he surveys the crowd. Due to our cold winter many thoughts turn to energy. As the number of books increase there is a need for more shelf space. 138 Closing Anticipation victory, Gregg Henry gives one last practice shot. Did kindergarten students in 1972 dream that eleven of them would graduate in 1984. Can you find the eleven? Closing 139 A MEANS TO AN END In order to accomplish the goals set by ourselves and oth- ers, a definite pattern must be established. The athlete trains to be able to play the game. In science a prescribed method is outlined to reach the end re- sults. Reflections proved a new way of viewing workmen. Even E.T. found there was a means to an end. It takes all kinds of transportation to make a parade complete. Chemistry student, Michael Lane uses one method of transferring a liquid by a pipette. 140 Closing Putting up a bulletin board featuring E.T. was Sarah Thomas’s idea of a means to an end. The shortest distance in the shortest time was the means Anthony Brown chose. It didn’t take Wayne Baumgarden long to learn you follow one step at a time to make a butterfly box. Closing 141 JUST LOOK AT US NOW Having senior portraits made is another step forward for Wayne Davenport. Mimicking the cheerleaders in a dance routine during pep rally brought cheers as well as boo’s. As the year progresses students become in- volved and are observed in many situations. Some they created and some they are caught up in. Seniors are seeking advancement toward graduation; Juniors are just waiting ready to pro- gress one more step. The under class men are eager for each new undertaking. Each looks around to see who is observing. Delivering valentines for C.O.E. class is Leah Weatherford’s chance to play Cupid. Algebra has its hazards but does this Sophomore need a helmet? During roof repair Michael Lane and Jon Kuhn used an umbrella for protection from falling particles. m typical of Brett Caught in a moment of Neathery. waiting, this is not UNDERSTANDING Understanding that the excitement of the year brings interaction of people, of happening, of interest in activities and of our relations to others. 144 Final Page