I C Norcom High School - Greyhound Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1976 volume:

I norCom HIGH SCHOOL 75-76 1 CONTENTS DEDICATION 4 STUDENT LIFE 6 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY 18 CAREERS AND CLUBS 23 FRESHMEN 42 SOPHOMORES 50 JUNIORS 59 SENIORS 66 SPORTS 85 SENIOR DIRECTORY 104 PATRONS ADS 114 GREYHOUNDS IN ACTION 124 pottmww public vasts umyr. VOlITIL- VIBGIHIA DEDICA TED TO MRS. AUDREY ORTON AND MRS. SHIRLEY COFFEY 4 Norcom High Choir Director Selected Outstanding --75 ' GREYHOUNDS IN THE NE 1 What Has Integration Done To Norcum High? PORTSMOUTH - Melvin N Lewis, director of the l.C. Norcom High School Concert Choir, has been notified by Jones Bogle, director of the Outstanding Secondary Educators of America, that he has been selected as an outstanding educator for 1975. Only a small number of secondary educators from schools across the United States are chosen for this award each year. The outstanding Americans program is designed to honor the achievements and abilities of the nation’s finest citizens,” Bogle stated. To qualify, nominees must meet a set criteria by significantly contributing to their communities and professions, and must demonstrate their outstanding abilities through various civic activities MELVIN LEWIS is a Richmond native, having graduated from Armstrong High School as senior class president. He received a scholarship to study music at Indiana University; is a graduate of Virginia State College with advanced studies at Northwestern University. He taught in North Carolina and Virginia schools before joining the Norcom High School faculty in 1954. The Norcom choral director has been an intermediate, theory teacher at the Virginia Music Camp at Massanetta Springs, is a past president of the Music Conference. Virginia Teachers Association, has been on the board of the Virginia Music Educators Association, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Bellamy Award THROUGH THE years he has built reputable singing groups which have been acclaimed nationally. Since 19f 8 the Norcom Concert Choir has participated in the annual Bellamy Award Presentations and given special concerts at Bellamy Award Schools in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, Vermont, Nex Mexico and Alabama THE CONCERT CHOIR will leave for Huntsville, Alabama. Friday when it will participate in the 34th annual Bellamy Award ceremonies the week of Octobers. Tuesday night the M. N. LEWIS group will present a special concert in the New Von Braun Civic Center Lewis will conduct his group, joined by students from the five Huntsville Senior High Schools, the University of Alabama at Huntsville and A. M University. He will also conduct the Huntsville Youth Symphony Orchestra. Dwight Steele of Tidewater Community College is guest pianist. ON FRIDAY, Oct. 10, the Norcom Concert Choir will sing at the Bellamy Award Presentation in the Von Braun auditorium. Others attending from Portsmouth are Lindell Wallace, assistant principal at Norcom High School, Dr. John Jackson, Mrs. Frances Johnson, Mrs. Louise Brown, and Dr. Margarette S. Miller, executive director of the national school program ROGER GOODE. Norcom senior who has been a member of the choir at the Vermont and New Mexico presentations, will represent his school, Portsmouth and the State of Virginia with students from l( other Bellamy Award states. The Commonwealth of Virginia received the second annual Bellamy Award in 1943 and Norcom is serving as the Acting Virginia School Goode is a member of the National Honor Society and is known to Portsmouth audiences for leading roles in the stage presenations of Purlie,” The Mouse that Roared” and Dracula.” By BERNICE PERRY PORTSMOUTH — l.C. Norcom, the predominately black high school in Portsmouth that was threatened with extinction during the late sixties, has begun to blossom again. During the period of desegregation, the city decided to transform one of the three high schools into a vocational-technical school. Norcom, the only high school in the black community, was chosen. Now it is not all-black and not a regular high school ; it is a vocational-technical school. Norcom has been a technical school for four years. Since then, enrollment has climbed from 475 to students to over 800 BEFORE THE school was changed to technical- vocational the students thought that it would be degrading to have the school change its format. The students boycotted the school because they were not sure of what was going to happen to it,” A T Edwards, principal of the school, said. “During that time the students thought that a vocational school would be for students who were not doing well academically, Edwards explained. WITH NORCOM, that is not the case. The school offers more opportunities for students who want to learn a skill while they are still in high school. It is a career comprehensive school, according to Edwards. “This means that when the students leave here they can do either of three things; go to work, go into an apprenticeship or go to any liberal arts college in the country,” Edwards stated PORTRAIT PRESENTED AT NORCOM -Michael Lyons, president of the Student Cooperative Association at Norcom High School in Portsmouth, presents a portrait to the principal, A.T. Edwards. The portrait of Mr. Edwards is a gift from the Smith Welton ' s Photogra- phy Studio. HOMECOMING A BIG NIGHT FOR NORCOM! The Greyhounds defeated the Oscar Smith Tigers 33-6 before a very large Homecoming crowd. Larue, rushed for a total of 147 yards in the game. Daryl Ferguson, bust the game wide open with a touchdown with three Tig- ers right behind him. Eric Cotton threw a forty-yard touch- down to Duncan Howard in the third period, and to end it right Barry Wright threw the ball to Rock Ellis for a twenty- five yard touchdown and the final points of the game. The Greyhounds proved that they were NO. 1 in Ladies and Foot- ball and would remain so! The Queen and contestants with their escorts The contestants LINE UP A WINNER ' S kiss from Mom Cathy tells of her dreams and ambitions 6 Homecoming CORONATION FOR QUEEN AND COURT Meet our charming ushers. Mrs. Brown with the escorts. Queen: Cathy Kelly, 1st runner up-Malvinia Griffin, 2nd runner up-Rosalind Battle, 3rd runner up-Shelia Moody and 4th runner up-Sylvia Watford. 7 Homecoming 8 Homecoming MISS I.C. NORCOM 76-77 The second annual Miss I. C. Norcom Pageant got off to a good start with six- teen young ladies competing for the title. In a recent interview with the sponsor, Mrs. Harding, she said, The pageant was patterned after national pageants. She also commented that the purpose of this pageant was to develop poise and self-con- fidence and that by competing with other contestants, it might launch the girls toward a career that they had never thought about. With weeks of practice and anxious contestants April 6 finally came. At 8:21 Mrs. Harding came out and turned the event over to Gerry Peacock, who served as Master of Ceremonies. The long awaited moment came and Jessica Nixon was the second Miss I. C. Norcom. Gay, as she is called around school, was also voted Miss Congeniality. First runner-up was Valarie Parham and second runner-up was Shirley Stith. Mich- elle Austin turned over her reign as Miss I. C. Norcom and Jessica graciously accepted the crown she had worked so hard for. by Marion Spellman Miss Jessica Nixon Miss Valerie Parham 1st runner up Miss Shirley Stith 2nd runner up 9 Student Life CONGRATULATIONS TO JOAN O’DONNELL AND TO NORCOM’S VICA CLUBS! JOAN WAS ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF TREASURER OF THE VICA DISTRICT STAFF AT THE RALLY HELD AT NAG’S HEAD THIS PAST WEEK-END. JOAN IS A MEMBER OF THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY VICA CLUB AND IS THE FIRST NORCOMITE EVER ELECTED TO REPRESENT US ON THE DISTRICT STAFF! Debbie is busy! Joan O ' Donnell and Rosemary Fuller are the first girls to enroll in Auto Tech at Norcom. Joan is majoring in NURSES TRAINING and Rosemary is majoring in Journalism. Both girls take Auto Tech as an elective. Joan will leave for Disney World next week at the expense of Norfolk Newspapers. (Shows that hard work and determination will get you where you want to go!) Both girls were featured in an article in the Portsmouth section of Norfolk Newspapers soon. SCA PRESIDENT 1976-77 MARSHA REGIONAL DELEGATES— Norsha Delk, a junior in legal office procedure at Norcom High School, and Tony Goodman, a junior in the data process- ing program, represented the southern region of Virginia at the Future Business Leaders of Ameri- ca ' s national convention in Gatlinburg, Tenn. , earlier this month. 75-76 YEARBOOK STAFF Yearbook Homeroom Representatives Terry Anderson-FYeshmen Susan Dupree-Sophomores The following pages are dedicated to the 75-76 Yearbook Staff. With- out these people there would be no 75-76 Yearbook. This is my personal thanks and appreciation for all the hard work you all have put into the year- book. Also to be included in this section and were not shown were Senior- Theresa Jones Junior-Helena Wynn; Patrons List, Sophomores-Teressa Baucom; Ads and Sophomores and Patty Pfieffer; Freshmen, Freshman-Becky Griener; Juniors, Ms. Joycelyn Wood; Typist and the Yearbook Club who supported the staff all year round. THANK-YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK Editor-in-Chief The Yearbook Club Seniors Avalona, Rosalind and Malvinia working on the superior senior index. Senior Kim Crump had the baby pic- tures. Senior Sylvia works on the senior section. Senior Otis Wright-Sports and last year ' s cover designer! Senior Linda-senior index SENIORS, THANK YOU VER Y MUCH! Robin Editor-in-Chief 12 Student Life Robin Hurdle, Editor in Chief Mrs. Shirley F. Coffey, Advisor 76-77 EDITOR ADVISOR 13 Student Life 14 Student Life � THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ASSEMBLY NHS OFFICERS The induction ceremony of the Agapae Chapter of the National Honor Society took place on Friday, April 2, 1976, in die school audi- torium. The candidates for membership in the National Honor Society, marched into the auditorium and onto the stage. Rosalind Battle, President of the Honor Society, introduced the four qualities on which the Honor Society is based. SCHOLARSHIP. FI ice Hill de- scribed scholarship--”Education ends only with life. Knowledge can be earned only through diligence and hard work. SERVICE. Tony Goodman sum- marized service- - Willingness to work without recognition. LEADERSHIP. Patricia Ferebee depicted leadership- - The price of leadership is sacrifice. CHARACTER. Mike Haddock ex- plained character- - Character is the force in one man which distin- guishes him from another. Character is achieved, not received. Mr. Edwards presented the Honor Society certificates to the pledges. He stated, It is a pleasure to present these certificates to the new members of the Agapae Chapter of the National Honor Society. The student body stood and sang the Alma Mater and remained standing for the recession of the members of the I. C. Norcom National Honor Society. by Mandi Butler 15 Clubs Organizations STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION Homeroom Representatives and SCA Sponsor, Mrs. Phibbs NORCOM HOSTS CITY WIDE MEET SCA OFFICERS: President-Sylvia Watford, Vice President-Avalona Murray and Secretary-Kirn Crump. On Wednesday May 5, 1976, the I. C. Nor- com Student Council Association hosted the city wide meet. Manor, Wilson, Churchland and Cradock High Schools were participants for this event. Sylvia Watford gave the instructions and explained how the workships would be set up. After which the delegates from each school were broken up into two groups Parlarmentary Procedures and Responsibilities of Leadership. In workshop B, Responsibilities of Leader- ship was discussed by Susan Smith of Cradock, Joan Joyner of Wilson, Mr. Davis of Church- land Jr. High and Dr. Cherry of Manor High School. After each lecture questions were raised and answered promptly. Ideas were given by candidates as to how others may solve problems during and after elections. At the end of the thirty minute session, refreshments were served and the delegates returned to classes. Hopefully each delegate learned enough to go back and make his or her Student Council Association work a little better, by Marion Spellman 16 Clubs and Organizations Slamming of lockers and confusion in the halls marked the beginning of the 1975-76 school year. Summer vacations, daytime television, and loafing around have all given way now to school sports, homework, and chilly weather. Students are beginning to get organized in school clubs and activities forgetting the summer sun. Teachers are getting back into their set routines about tardiness and homework. However, the Norcom greyhounds feel this will be a year to remember. Debbie Robertson Where did the ball go! I just saw it! Is it really good Mrs. Coffey? You can always tell a HAM when you see one! I know I saw it somewhere, but Where! One of the scene students think about when they are on the in- side. 17 Student Life ALBERT T. EDWARDS PRINCIPAL I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL 18 Principal ' s Page LIND ELL WALLACE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DEE PAINE CURRICULUM COORDINATOR 19 Administration NORCOMS’ A CADEMIC Bradford Andrews FACULTY FOREIGN LANGUAGE MATHEMATICS French Spanish Department Head Martha Phibbs Betty Rhyne Glen Burdick Howard Foust Mike Spencer 20 Jane Harvey Judith Nee Audrey Orton Department Head Jeanne Reed Gwendolyn Taylor ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES Department Head George Wyche Bruce Brown Jim Macphail Bruce Phelps Rosa Wells 21 GUIDANCE PERSONNEL L-R-Pat Aydlett, Debbie Forester, Clerks; Grace Rawls (Director) and Mrs. Woodhouse, Counselors. Ophelia Blackburn NURSE L-R-Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Williamson OFFICE PERSONNEL 22 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY— AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: A course designed for the above-average student who can apply the theories of Math, Science, Physics and Chemistry to the problems of Mechanics and arrive at a satisfactory solution. A graduate of this area of technology is prepared to enter college in any dozens of related trades or professions. AUTO TECHNOLOGY CLUB Mr. Evans believes your days are your building blocks of your future. Don ' t use second rate materials or your future will be weak and second rate. Your hours deter- mine the value of your days determine the value of your life. AUTO TECHNOLOGY AUTO BODY James Parker Sam Evans 23 Clubs and Organizations COMMERCIAL ART The Commercial Art program is designed to pro- vide instruction for high school students in the various areas of commercial art. Students work in the visual communication field, advertising, design, illustration, flat and three-dimensional layout, as well as the fundamentals of production. Technical training in preparing material for printing, as well as the operation of printing machines, are covered so that the student may have experiences in actually printing and mass producing his original work of art. Photography fundamentals and experiences in this field are also stressed. The four-year program utilizes one hour daily in the ninth and tenth grades and two hours daily in the eleventh and twelfth grades. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Commercial Artist- Advertising, Commerical Artist- Manufacturing, In- System Graphic Arts Design, Free Lance Commercial Art, Photography and Printing. THE I. C. NORCOM ART GUILD Commercial Art In- structor, Mary Pollio 24 Clubs and Organizations INTERIOR EXTERIOR DESIGN The Interior-Exterior Design Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study in-depth two and three dimensional concepts of design and color. During the first courses taken, the student gains the fundamentals of design. Topics in the advanced courses include the use of plexiglas, wood, clay, plaster, and styrofoam in design. Emphasis is placed on the use of these materials in the area of fabric de- sign, wall graphics, furniture design, carpet design, produce design, architectural design and all fields ralting to design in the evnironment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Interior Design, Ex- terior Design, Architectural Design, Product Design and Merchandising. Rosemary and Donna are busy decorating the stage for the homecoming as- sembly Interior Exterior De- sign instructor, Shirley F. Coffey 25 Clubs and Organizations BUILDING TRADES Building Trades is one of the most interesting careers at Nor- com. Q - Is college required to land a job? A - No, this is a part of the technical education. Q - Are masons in demand for the future? A - The building industry is on the down, yet the future is promising! Q - How many years have you taught at Norcom, Mr. Moody? A - I ' ve been working 15 years in Building Trades. Q - What is building trades? A - It is bricklaying, plastering, cement finishing, and tile work. From all of this information I would say that this career area has a lot to offer for the future, by Anne Doyle Ruth Hillary George Moody BRICK MASONRY CLUB DRAFTING DESIGN The Drafting Program is design- ed to prepare the student for entry into a drafting position upon grad- uation or for further study based upon a good understanding of the principles and practices of drafting. Upon completion of the advanc- ed courses the student should be familiar with a variety of materials and drafting media, be able to prepare working drawings, and ed- tail and assembly drawings. The graduate should also be able to express an idea graphically and to read and prepare drawings and engineering sketches. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Junior Draftsmean, Senior Draftsman, Chief Draftsman, Designer, Detailer, Estimator, Layout Man, Sales Representative, Specification Writer, Rend- erer and Delinator. Charles Nixon ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING Electronic Data Processing provides opportunities for students to develop a basic understanding of the principles of date proces- sing by automatic methods. During the junior year the student receives two hours daily instruction in the use of electronic data processing equipment. The student performs operations on the Lynette Whitley sorter, key punch machine, and the interpreter. The necessary bookkeeping, filing, business law, management, and procedures for processing data are intergrated into the instruction on the operation of the equipment. The student is introduced to the writing of computer programs. In the senior year the student receives two hours of instruction daily in the processing of data. Business principles are stressed as students learn to prepare programs, to analyze information, to translate information into coded instructions, to correct program errors, and to verify accuracy by trial mns in the computer. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Key Punch Operator, Junior Programmer, Data Typist, Console Operator, Card-to-Tape Converter Operator, Tape-to-Card Converter Operator, High Speed Printer Operator, Tape Librarian, and Auxiliary Equip- ment Operator. 27 Careers COMPREHENSIVE MUSICIANSHIP Music Program offerings are designed for four years. In addition to being enrolled in the theory class each year, a student must also be enrolled in a performing group of band, chorus, piano, or orchestra. The Music Program is designed primarily for students who are interested in continuing their music education in college. The program is also designed for those students who do not wish to enter college but who wish to be proficient performers upon graduation from high school. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Concert Artist, Band and Orchestra Conductor, Choral Director, Dance Orchestra Director, Church Music Minister, Organist and Soloist; Sup- per Club Organist or Accompanist, Symphony Musician, Music Teacher, Instrument Specialist,- College Instructor, Applied Music Teacher, Concert or Symphony Manager, Librarian, Radio and Television Music Commentator, and Education Director for a music trade association. Bruce Frazier Instructor MUSIC CLUB 28 Clubs and Organizations Students Participate Mr. Lewis, the director, is a wonderful person. It takes many long hours of hard work to get things together. By this I mean Mr. Lewis wants the best! Sure they have their ups and downs, but doesn ' t every organization? Everybody takes the choir members too lightly. When you strive to reach a goal and somebody laughs and puts you down, it hurts ! So the next time the choir tries to perform for our school, pay attention, because they ' re giving their all. He wants his choir to be number one. He expects each individual to give their all. That’s not asking much. Why not be the best. If you ' ve got it, you ' ve got it, and the choir does! by Vickie Milam I.C. Norcom Chorus Melvin Lewis Music Instructor and Chorus Director The I. C. Norcom choir has accomplished many differ- ent tasks this year. Not only have they taken trips; and been asked to sing on many different occasions, but as a group, they are as one. I.C. Norcom Band George Sadler Band Director Jerline Harding Orchestra Directress I.C. Norcom Orchestra Flag Carriers ' •y 29 Clubs and Organizations PRE-APPRENTICE ELECTRONIC The Pre-Apprentice Electronics Program gives academic preparation, special training, and actual work experience that may be applied toward the apprenticeship requirements of industry. Students begin the Pre- Apprenticeship Electronics program in the ninth grade for one hour per day. Electronic theory and application are studied for three hours daily in the tenth and eleventh grades. In the twelfth grade they work in the Electronics Shop at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and continue working there on a half-day, work-study basis while complet- ing their senior year. After graduation those who wish to do so may apply to continue their study in the apprenticeship school of the Naval Shipyard. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Persons entering the field of electronics perform a variety of tasks such as designing, developing and supervising the manufacture of electrical and electronic layouts, and installing and maintaining electircal equipment. The graduates may continue their education toward a degree in an electronically related field. ELECTRONICS CLUB Andrew Reid W. W. Brock ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY The Electronic Technology Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills and under- standing necessary for the individual to enter employment in the electronics field or to secure a valuable background of experience for further study toward an electronics related career. Students enter this program in the tenth grade and should enroll in Basic Electricity. The course of study introduces the student to basic principles of electricity, a familiari- zation with Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, meters, conductors and insulators, re- sistors, and other electronic phenomena. The student becomes involved in laboratory activities where theory is demonstrated using electronic equipment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician, Television and Radio Service Technician, Service Training Instructor, Sales or Repair Shop Owner. 30 C areers EXPLORING CHILDHOOD The Exploring Childhood Program is designed to pre- pare secondary students for a wide range of career pos- sibilities, building on a broad background of experiences which include orientation to child development. The complete program enables the student graduate to view work with children as a rewarding and challenging role, to have an understanding of child development, and the effect of society on the conditions of child rearing; and to gain the skills needed for effective caretaking of children. Audrey Fisher Exploring Childhood FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING Fashion Design and Merchandising I and II are two- hour block programs offered for those interested in personal exploration, involvement, experiences and development in the principles of clothing design; pattern drafting; costume history; wardrobe planning; job preparation; and fashion show coordination and production. Classroom work is a combination of lecture-discussion, field trips, and individual projects. Classroom atmosphere and experiences provide unique preparation for personal life and jobs deal- ing with people and products. Lucille Wiggins Fashion Design -.7 HERO CLUB FOOD SERVICES FOOD SERVICE - Recently built a $160, 000 non-profit res- taurant which will provide on the job training as to the operation of a restaurant. The restaurant is complete with ice maker, micro- wave oven, automatic dishwasher, and deep fat fryer. Instruction includes pripciples of food storage and handling, record keeping, store room control, menu plan- ning, food serving, nutrition units, care of equipment management and personal supervision. Once a student has graduated he or she is prepared to work in various fields of commercial cooking. Annette Brown JOURNALISM Journalism classes stress cur- rent events. Students should be aware of news. They should be- come involved in publications, especially the Norcom Gazette. They will be taught basic skills in newswriting, copyreading, and layouts. Advanced students are given opportunities to talk with people in the media fields through field trips and class sources. On May 1 and 2, 197 6, the journalism class attended a VHSL Publications Workshop at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. They attended classes in layout, editing, photography, interviews, and sports coverage, features, and columns. Annie Thompson 32 Careers MACHINE TECHNOLOGY The Machine Technology Program includes a two-year, in-depth study in machine shop practice. Students in this program receive two hours of instruction daily in machining of materials: operating the lathe, grinders, milling machines, shapers and planers, and in sawing operations. The student receives more intensive study in the production of precision handwork with metal parts. Related instructions includes: 1. Mathematical computations related to dimensions of work, feeds and speeds of machinery. 2. Accurate and critical measurement. 3. Career orientation including field trips to local industries and colleges. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, machine Tool Operator, Independent Shop Owner, and Technical Salesman. Robert B. Shirk 33 Careers LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURE The Legal Office Procedures Program is designed to prepare one for a career as a legal secretary, as well as give good background for one who wishes to pursue law at the college level. Upon completion of this program, the potential secretary should be able to assist a lawyer or judge in the preparation of a wide variety of legal documents, be familiar with legal terminology and court procedures, and be able to operate a number of office machines. Above-average typewriting and shorthand abilities are necessary in this program. Considerable emphasis is placed upon telephone etiquette. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: As a legal secretary, one may work for (1) one lawyer in a private practice, or for several lawyers in a large firm; (2) the legal department of a corporation: (3) a judge; (4) a legal aid center or government agency; (5) an insurance company; (6) a trust officer in a bank; (7) a deed and title company. The demand is great today for well- trained, highly competent legal secretaries. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Gail Ross 34 Careers The Medical Office Procedures Program is de- signed to prepare one for a career as a medical secre- tary. The course of study includes units on medical terminology, patient reception, appointment schedul- ing, the application of bookkeeping principles to medical office practice, and the recognition of energies that would require the immediate attention of the physician. In addition, the student studies hospital and clinic organizations and services, hospital and clinic administrative office procedure and become familiar with the medical records library. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Medical Secretary, Hospital Medical Secretary, Clinic Medical Secretary, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Bookkeeper, Medical Library Researcher. MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURE Judith McClurg Careers 35 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE CLUB The Medical Technology Program provides for the student learning experiences in areas needed for success in post -secondary medical and health technician fields. The student has the opportunity to take 540 hours in specialized courses in addition to the traditional science offer- ings. Thus, it is possible for a student interested in this career area to evaluate his interest and ability toward this career area and to be, upon graduation, far ahead of the student taking the traditional science offering. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Technician, Environmental Technician, and Radiological Technician. Alexsandria Manrov Anna Vascot 36 Careers PRE-PROFESSIONAL-PHYSICAL EDUCATION Pre-Professional Physical Education, Coaching, and Recreation Leadership is designed for students interested in becoming leaders in these areas. The emphasis in this elective is upon game techniques, rules, strategy, and of- ficiating. In the 11th and 12th grades, students must enroll in an additional hour of practice with a physical education class as an assistant to the Pre-Professional instructor. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: These courses lead to college preparation for physical education teaching posi- tions and recreational directorships. Vivian Lucas Joe Langston Charles J. Banks Jerry Gavin Department Head 37 Clubs and Organizations RADIO-TV BROADCASTING The Radio and Television Broadcasting Program provides a student with experiences and insight into the many- faceted field of electronic communications. The curriculum is com- posed of voice training, radio and television writing, on-the- air experience, and production of studio techniques - such as audio-pickup, lighting, graphics, and camera work. A student may go in one of three directions; (1) perform- ing arts; (2) Technical arts; (3) business. Depending upon his interest, the student is encouraged to take related electives. The program is composed of three courses. The student is involved in the use of audio-visual equipment such as sound boom, videotape recorder, rear-screen projector, tape re- corders, photo and television cameras, and composition boards throughout the program. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Script Writer, Camera Operat- or, Control Room Technician, Advertising Salesman, Produc- tion Assistant, Staging Director, Broadcaster South Specialist, and Electronics Technician. DECA CLUB Joe Cyrus Phibbs Mr. Phibbs believes that the fastest way to create a radical is to refuse to listen to a moderate. 38 Clubs and Organizations PRACTICAL NURSING FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA Nurses ' Graduation On March 11, 1976, in the I. C. Norcom auditorium, the 9th annual Nurses ' Gradua- tion was held with Richard Davis as the guest speaker. There were four outstanding students gradu- ating from the program: Beatrice Earls, Susan Dunlow- -Performance Shirley Lowell, Margo A da ms - -Schola rsh ip Seven graduates were from Norcom. There were one boy and eighteen girls graduating. All of them have positions waiting or held until they complete the State Board Exami- nation for LPN ' s. This test is used nationwide. 39 Careers DRAMA CLUB Advisor Judith Nee LITERARY CLUB Advisor Anne Thompson 1 1 ) yj v %SH f j£ ft ¥ - ' • ■ . r w fly V ' Jm [ raL- ' J ■4 SPANISH CLUB Advisor Betty Rhyne YOUNG HISTORIANS CLUB Advisors Rosa Wells Jim MacPhail 40 Clubs and Organizations Mlllll illlllN 11111111 lllllll CHESS CLUB Advisor Glen Burdick MONOGRAM CLUB VICA OFFICERS VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA 41 Clubs and Organizations Carl Aldridge Becky Allen Anthony Allmond Jesse Alspaugh Jenifer Andrews Michie Anderson David Arnold Robert Bailey Tim Bailey Ashely Baker Steven Baker Tonia Barnes Donna Barnes Datyl Bates Cathy Baucom Chris Baylor Marc Beach Vanessa Betrand Richard Betterton Terri Bolen Angela Boone Timmy Boone Steven Boothe Lynette Boykins Becky Brauda Chuck Britt Allison Brooks Charles Brown Kathy Bryant Steve Buckman 42 Freshmen Mike Bulls Lyn Bunch Bonnie Bundy Charlene Butler James Bynum Karen Bynum A1 Caldwell Terry Caldwell Patricia Cannon Norma Carrington Wilhelmina Carver Wanda Chambers Dorsey Chappelley, III Wynee Cherry Frank Cinquegrani Gwendolyn Clay Dawn Clements Bradley Coker Crystal Colden Paula Coltrane Cheryl Combo Donald Cope Ronald Cope Brenda Copeland J. Cord ill Cheryl Cox Claudia Cox Greg Cox Cynthia Craft Georgette Craft 43 Freshmen Joseph Crews Vera Cross Lesha Cuffee Christal Cuffee April Davis Michael Davis Mike DeGroff Pamela Delk Freshmen in Janet Deloatch Bruce Dennis Angela Duncan David Eanes Author Edwards Bobby Edwards Melanie Edwards Rita Edwards Mable Elliott Mike Elliott Delois Ellis Tim Ethier Mary Evans Gerald Everett Paula Finch Bettie Forner Debbie Fonner Mark Forrest Miranda Garces Darryl Gardner Terri Garrett Kenny Garrison Laura Garrenton Dickie Gray Cynthia Gilmore Rhonda Godwin Ernest Goodman It must be nice to be selected for a queen. 44 Freshmen Howard Jenkins Danny Johnson Debbie Johnson Debra Johnson Jerry Johnson Maggie Johnson Charlotte Jones Leroy Jones Scott Jones Sue Jones Elanzer Goodwyn Teresa Gough Becky Greiner Darrall Griffin Wayne Griffin Lloyd Hailes Stephen Halley Tammy Harmon Sharlee Harold Tami Harris Frank Harvey Gilbert Harvey Joey Hawkins Cecil Hayden Sandra Hazwood Gloria Heath Cynthia Henley Fred Hilliard James Hillary Barry Hite Armelia Hobbs Margaret Hoggard Cynthia Howard Robert Howard David Hudson Mike Hudson Susan Hudson Marvin Hunt Ronald Hunter Evelyn Ingram Sandra Ivey Wayne Ivey 45 Freshmen Teresa Jones Theresa Jones Wendy Jones Cathy Josey Larry Joyner Betty Ann Keel Mike Ladd Patricia Landy Danny Langston Sharon Leake James Lewis Forrest Lilly Abutan Lindsey Laurel Lucas Beth Lusk Carl McDuffie Angie MacKillop Janice Mason Doretha Marsh Robin Maurice Betsy McNair Horace Merritt Henry Midgett Dedra Miller Jackie Mitchell Angelia Moody Rodger Morefield Ellen Moseley Pam Motley Deborah Murray Two of Norcom ' s faithful Freshmen 46 Freshmen Sylvia Norman Dean Orrell Corlis Outland Gerald Owens Karen Owes Bess Pace Ruby Parham Lester Pearson Russell Perry Jimmy Phelps Rhonda Pitt Otelia Ponton Andrea Porter Berkina Porter Marjorie Price Timmy Price Darlene Quattlebaum Kim Ragland Lorri Richardson Sherri Richardson Yolanda Richardson Karen Ricks Freshmen get into everything Jeff Ritchie Cynthia Robinson Sheryl Robinson Laura Sadler Shirley Saur Lillian Scott Pharelda Scott Sherri Sherrod Cheryl Shields 47 Freshmen FRESHMEN ARE GOING TO TRY FOR “79” Bryan Silverthorne Angela Simmons Sheila Skeeter William Slade John Slater Johnnie Small Cassandra Smith Christie Smith Cynthia Smith James Smith Janice Smith LaCrecia Smith Marion Spellman Salena Staton Jackie Stephenson Lynne Stone Butch Strong David Swain Cynthia Taylor Cynthia Terrill Fred Tharrington Maruice Thomas Mike Thomas Val Thompson Diane Toliver Janet Troyer Sharon Tucker Robin Vaughan Lisa Veal Kenneth Vick 48 Freshmen mm Freshmen are getting younger and younger by the year! Cynthia Wallace Reginald Ward Roy Watford Anthony Watson Kelly Weatherspoon Edwin Wentworth Steve Wentworth Sandra West Beth White Greg White James White Lisa Whitehurst Mike Whitley Johnny Wieckert Henry Wiggins Rita Wilder Raymond Wilkins Andre Williams Kim Williams Paul Williams Reva Williams Renita Williams Sabrina Williams Sherry Williams Tim Williams Brenda Wilson Garland Wilson Jeffrey Winfield Wing Wong Barry Wright Brenda Wright Carmazine Wright Denise Wright Lamar Wyche James Wynn NORCOM’S BRIGHTEST HOPES 49 Freshmen William Alexander Delphine Allen Priscilla Alston Terry Anderson Kenny Angus Cynthia Armstrong Lindsay Arndt Arch Arrington A drey Arthur Brenda Atkins Diane Barnhill Unis Bass James Bates Vincent Bates Barbara Battle Vivian Battle Teresa Baucom Deborah Baumgardner Jessica Beak Melva Beamon Joey Benton Chris Black Kenneth Blizzard Nancy Boyd Kim Brinkley nergetic Q pectacular ophisticated ptimistic R rtymg H igh Spirited n the go M ystifying 0 ' riginal eady willing R P.j ul LVt . If MP.-TST f ; ' V 50 Sophomores Charles Brockley Ray Broughton Sherry Brown Victor Bynum Curtis Carr Lin da Carrington Dorene Carruth Melanie Cashwell Lisa Chambers Linda Cherry Robin Coltrane Joyce Copeland Sammuel Copeland Kim Cosgriff Steve Cotton Walter Cotton Sandy Cromwell Cathy Culver Allen Davenport John Davenport Cheryl Davis Cindy Davis David Deans Mike Dillinger Janet Deloatch Tony DeMarco Pneto Bv Cnicc Pcrnanoc Southeastern ' s swiftest 880-relay team ever Norcom unit is composed of (left to right) Melvin Cheeks, Anthony Beamon, LaRue Harrington and Donald Rose POlttSHOUtB PUBLIC LIBHUa nnmnaiintfmf lr T TV tut i 51 Sophomores Spenser Dempsey Steven Denard Mary Deoppe Anne Doyle Susan Dupree Gail Ed die man Sharon Elliott Donna Eure Linda Evans Wynn Evers Susan Faye Darryl Ferguson Paul Ferguson Angela Fletcher Eric Forbes Thomas Forrester Donna Forsythe Charlette Freeman Denise Gaines Linda Gamble Cynthia Garrett Terry Goodman Desiree Goodwin Jennifer Gordon Charles Grant David Gray 52 Sophomores Benjamin Green Victoria Gregory Tommie Hagans Arnold Hall Dealroy Harmon Joseph Harmon Ann Harris Roderick Harris Verna Harts Ava Hawkins Kathy Hawkins Micheal Hickson Raymond Hill Daryl Hines Andy Hishok Clarissa Hopkins Hilton Hopkins As you can see, even our yearbook editor Robin Hurdle needs a break! Jackie Hoskins Ducan Howard Robin Hurdle Jeanette Hyman Jerrianne Inscoe Pamela Ivey Larry Jenkins Frank Jennings Marvin Jennings Mike Jennings 53 Sophomores Tammy Jennings Cecilia Johnson Shelia Johnson Jeff Johnston Antoinette Jones Christina Jones Kay Jones Irene Jones Jewell Jones Kathy Jones Neena Jones Tomas Jones Ruth Jordon Sheela Joshi Vanessa Joyner Vicki Keeton Dana Kelly Shelby Landy Melissa Lane Ronald Lee Beth Lilly Evangeline Lomax Steven Lynch Bobby Lynn Jimmy McGee Donna Mancuso 54 Sopho mores Chris Maurice Mickey McDonnell Vickie Milam Gladys Monford Quentin Monroe Shelia Moore Anita Morgan Beverly Morris Angela Murray Brian Nance Mike Neal Jackie Newkirk THE CLASS OF “78” THE CLASS THAT WILL REPRESENT A BETTER TOMORROW Guess who! Joan O’Donnell Linda Ore Micheal Orton Ronnie Pascua Kathy Peavy Patty Pfeiffer 55 Sophomores 1. PUTTING FORTH YOUR BEST EFFORT AND REACH- ING THE TOP HOMEROOM 219 2. STEPPING OUT AMID THOSE WHO DON ' T WANT TO STEPPING ACHIEVE AND EXCELLING IN WHATEVER HE OR SHE WISHES TO. BEVERLY BURNETT 3. BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND CONTINUING TO DO THE BEST YOU CAN. DONNA FORSYTHE 4. MOVING UP HIGHER IN THE WORLD AND WHAT YOU DO, DO YOUR BEST DESIREE GODWIN 5. TO STEP ABOVE THE PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD AND TRY TO GET AHEAD IN LIFE. ERIC FORBES 6. STEPPING ABOVE THE UNDERCLASSMEN AND REACH- ING FOR YOUR SENIOR YEAR. SUSAN DUPREE 7. DOING THE BEST YOU CAN AND GOING ON TO BET- TER THINGS. BOBBY SPRUIELL 8. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN WHAT YOU ATTEMPT AND GO AS HIGH AS YOU CAN AT WHAT EVER YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL IN. VICKI GREGORY 9. DO YOUR BEST IN SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AND MOVE ON AND USE WHAT YOU LEARNED. KIM BRINKLEY 10. THE ABILITY TO BOUNCE BACK UP AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN RUN OVER TIME AFTER TIME. IT MEANS TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY, STRIVE FOR YOUR GOALS AND SET THEM HIGH, FOR THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN’T DO. EVERYONE HAS THE ABILITY TO STEP HIGH AND MOVE ON. MICHEAL HICKSON HIGH Slade Phillips Patty Porter Susan Porter Annette Powell George Ra sherry Donna Roberts Cornel ies Rogers Bill Rutledge Mike Salmon George Schultz Donald Scott Ronald Scott Rosalind Scott Reginald Sexton Micheal Shepard Jasper Short Melanie Silver Bernard Smith Wendy Smith Marlene Snipes 5 6 Sophomores AND MOVING ON Darlene Sparks Richard Stafford Deborah Stallings Angela Staton Deborah Staton Frank Stevens Debbie Strutton Gail Sykes George Tanner Kathy Taylor Carlise Terry Anthon Thomas Wilbert Vann Sam Warren Natalie Whitehurst 57 Sophomores SINGING OUR SONG Shirley Wright Dennis Wiekert Bobby Williams Nelda Williams Tamara Williams Vicki Wilson Tim Woodland Shirley Wright STRONG 5 8 Sophomores rc Melissa Alspaugh Rena Anderson Mike Arcese Marty Andrews Pam Boyd Andrea Bradby Paul Brooks David Brown Donna Brown Cathy Bradley Kim Brinkley Karen Austin Cathy Aydlett John Ballentine Effie Barnes Lynn Barnett Jeff Bloodworth Joe Blount Emmitt Banks Chris Blount Larry Blow Donna Bower Kenneth Bennett Annette Boyd 59 Juniors Sharon Britt Patricia Bunch Jerome Butts Sylvia Bynum Anita Cardillo Yvette Carr Cheryl Carrington Tami Cashwell Vinson Cherry Mike Clark Vernon Clark William Coltrane Carolyn Cotton Mike Copeland Tracy Covert Mrs. Brown helps Cathy prepare for homecoming Stephen Cox Marc Crafford Beverly Crawford Terri Cronin 60 Juniors This isn’t exactly what Jack bargained for this morning, and look who ' s enjoy- Terri Dickens Helen Dillahunt Sandy Doer Lawrence Dudley Althea Dunston Clive Dunston Steven Edwards Dedra Ellis Rhonda Ellsworth Mike Elms Ivy Espree Ricky Eure Robin Eure Cheryl Everette Cynthia Faulk 61 Juniors JUNIORS HA VE Patricia Ferebee Donnie Ferguson Roy Ferguson Theodore Fields Rosemary Firek Bernard Fleetwood Jan Freedman Sharon Freeman Rosemary Fuller Cathy Gardner Mark Garrenton Terry Gill ik in Tony Goodman Danny Gray Teddy Gray Loretta Grimes Mike Haddock Donna Hagerman Mellicent Halison Ricky Harrell 62 Auniors CO Q-s h -s 0 Melanie Harris Paul Harvey Mary Hayden Alfred Haynes Gregory Hicks Chester Higgs Elise Hill James Hill Ruth Hillary Valarie Hines Nell Hoffler Annette Howard David Howard Ronald Howard Donna Hudson Margaret Hunt Nancy Hunter Joyce Hyman Richard Johnson Ceal Jones Debbie Jones Janis Klise Carlton Lane Rickey Lawhorn Madise Little David Lowman Carol McCarty Talitha McIntyre 63 Auniors Chris McKillop Charles Melton William Merritt Anthony Midgett Bill Monell John Morris Bonnie Nettles Jessica Nixon Cynthia Nor veil Nancy Norvell Well; says Annette, The Library is a good place for studying Debbie Oakley Frances Orrell Cheryl Overman Valerie Parham Gerry Peacock Verne 11 Phelps Marie Phyall Robin Poindexter Jimmy Pope Kevin Ragland Jack Rice Cindy Rich Barbara Ricks Tyrone Riddick Chuck Robertson 64Auniors Debbie Robertson Earl Scarbor Andrea Scarborough Gregory Scott Trena Seeds Linda Shipley Marcella Skeeter Sylvia Skeeter Michelle Smith Pauline Snipes Marsha Taylor Beth Tharrington Bryant Thomas Cynthia Thomas Terri Toler Jeff Troyer Alma Turner Gloria Turner Thomas Walker Phyllis Werts Darrell Whitfield Kenneth Wilder Anita Williams Marvin Williams Kenneth Wingate Nell and Darryl must be getting ready to do those research papers . . . Angie Worley Howard Wright Helena Wynn Marilyn Wynn 65Auniors CLASS MOTTO: Accept the Chal- lenge of Today-Strive for Tomorrow CLASS COLORS: Red White CLASS FLOWER; Rose We, the 1976 class of I, C. Norcom High represent a new, special spirit in our school. We feel a unique pride for our school in our hearts. Today we face this year to- gether; tomorrow we will only smile at these precious memories. SENIOR SUPERLATIVES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Rosalind Battle (president) Julieann Harrell (vice president) Cathy Kelly (secretary) Janica Wiggins (assist, secretary) For your information, says Julie Harrell, this is a copy camera Artis, Mariea Atkins, Timothy Baker, Deborah Barnes, Lois Battle, Rosalind Boomer, Priscilla Brooks, Richard 68 Seniors Byers, Kim Charlton, Barry Brown, Glenn Brown, Thomas Browne, Timothy Buckman, James Burgress, King Jr. Butler, Amanda Adrian Mume is a sophisticated Senior Cheeks, Melvin Clarke, Robert Cole, Janice Crump, Kim Diakoumakos, George Dickenson, Victoria Didio, Jerry Avalona, Rosalind Melvina are Seniors who are members of the Year- book Staff. They are working dili- gently to see that the seniors are re- presented well- in the 76 Greyhound Yearbook. 70 Seniors Looking for an artistic Senior? Here she is, Joan Whitehurst, a commerial art student! Deoppe, John Everett, Quinton Fannin, Monroe Folkes, Brian Ford, Christine Garringer, Anne Gatling, Ruth Green, Albert 71 Seniors Ooh! What a Surprise! A treat from MacDonalds ! Cheryl Boyd and Otis Wright can hardly wait to dig in. Halison, Sylvia Hampton, Joann Harrell, Julienne Harris, Brenda Hayden, Ronald Head, Susie Hill, Kelvin Hines, Annie 7 2 Seniors Hoffler, Nell Hogan, Harry Jr. Holland, Donna 73 Seniors Jones, Susan Jones, Teresa Kelly, Cathy If you ' re a senior, raise your hand! Well Ricky, says Rosalind, Cheryl and Otis, Looks like you ' re out! Kossler, Julie Lamb, Ronnie Lyons, Michael Mack, George Maume, Adrienne 74 Seniors GRADUATING SENIORS McDowell, William I don ' t think Cheryl likes Mills, Jerry Mink, James Moody, Sheila Morris, John Murry, Avalona Parker, Herman Ni 7 5 Seniors 7 6 Seniors Perkins, Sandra Pope, Victor Rainey, Lynn Rawls, Sharon Reese, Thomas Richards, Debra David’s outclassed by three seniors. Riddick, Warren Robinson, Sarah SENIORS Connie putting together a bad outfit. Scott, Carolyn Scott, Michael Shipley, Bonnie Smith, Barbara Sparrow, Linda Stith, Shirley 77 Seniors MAJESTIC SENIORS Stokes, Glenn Linda gets into her work! Stokes, Samuel Sutton, Leo Tillman, Juanita Turner, Melvinia Vinson, Barbara Walker, Linda 7 8 Seniors Watford, Sylvia Watley, John Whitehurst, Joan Wiggins, Janice Wiggins, Mildred Williams, Alphonso NO PICTURE AVAILABLE Williams, Cheryl Ward, Sharon Do you want a piece of cake or not! John Deoppe is now ready to start the day with a WNHS Broadcast OUTSTANDING SENIORS Wilson, Yvette Winborne, Joseph Wright, Otis 80 Seniors 3 WWG s ' iviaratioit I tv r «t Mniftr? a celebration... n 7 0 HUNDRED YEARS m OF A NATION i i JL he idea of the original thirteen colonies and their leaders was born out of a passion to be free — to chart their own destiny of . building a country out of this thin fabric called Freedom. ? x The break from England was not to come easily, as this fledgling was viewed as a ser- ious threat to the tentacles of the vast and far-flung British Empire. . ? •• atriots rose from every corner of the struggling country. Help came from other European countries to add to the flame of breaking the grip of England. Farmers, fish- ermen, cobblers and men from every walk of life took up their arms to defend this new- felt right to be free. As the smoke began to clear, ideas on organizing this diversity of colonies into a coalition of united states began to take shape. The form of a Constitu- tion and Bill of Rights was molded by states- men who previously were nonexistent. s the word spread in other parts of the mji! Wfflfciil • ||i ' world of this new country, with its vast do- main and resources, thousands of immigrants poured in to start a new life. With the added growth of population, new frontiers were needed. This stretching brought new con- flicts with foreign powers who previously had laid claim to parts of the interior. XjL s the gangling country continued to grow, internal disagreement erupted into a battle of economic and philosophical differ- ences. The battle was to leave scars which would heal only after generations had passed. Out of the wounds came a stronger fiber of freedom for the individual man. The country had survived as a unit and now its energies would be put to work in rebuilding the found- ing fathers’ ideals. J L s one of the leading industrial nations, this strapping, growing giant became em- broiled in the first of the World Wars. After its success with other Allied Nations, a never- before-felt boom and prosperity was followed with the shattering bust of the Great De- pression. „ Hi III New leaders were sought to pull the Country out of its fall, while on the horizon new storm clouds were building across the oceans. i pjW ' tide ca-.T . second World War was fought to pro- tect the cause of freedom, as the now grown giant emerged to take its place as the leader of the Free World. This new role has brought with it — many challenges — many successes — some failures . . . and through it all a spirit .... for all nations to envy — a burning passion that i all men may one day be free . . . Photo Credits: National Archives -National Geographic Photographer U.S. Capitol His- torical Society-National Portrait Gallery— Library of Congress. W ' - { u?A V M : - V k i 1‘il, Kim Crump Janice Wiggins Julienne Harrell Susan Jones Otis Wright, Jr. Susie Head Kim Byers Ruth Gatling Sharon Ward Avalona Murry Yvette Wilson Carolyn Scott Herman Parker Sharon Rawls Joyce Johnson Maria Artis Michael Scott Kelvin Hill 81 Baby pictures LEADING BABIES 1. Baby Battle with the cute grin is our Class Presi dent. Baby Burgess, the cute little devil, made All State and All Metro in football. Baby Dickenson with the bright eyes is our vale d ictorian. 4. .Distinguished Baby Ouinton is listed in WHO ' S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STD DENTS. 5. Baby Watford with the pretty smile is the Presi dent of the Student Council, 6. Baby Moody with the innocent look is the captain of the cheering squad. 7. Baby Kelly taking her bow is our homecoming queen. 8. Baby Hayden is salutatorian 9. Baby Tillmon won first place in the state in a make it with wool contest. Tim Atkins Joyce Edwards Barry Charlton Donna Holland Mildred Wiggins Albert Green Julie Kossler Barbara Smith Linda Walker Lois Barnes Deborah Richards Deborah Baker Joseph Winborne Robbie Hogan Richard Brooks Janice Cole 83 Baby pictures Rita Coleman Nell Hofflcr Timothy Brown Albert Jones Larry Williams Melvin ia Turner Priscilla Boomer • 84 Baby pictures Cheryl Williams Cheryl Boyd Brc-ffda Harris Sandra Perkins Christi Ford Alphonso William Constance Johnson James Mink Amanda Butler Thomas Browne Tyreese Williams VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Michael Ellis r Varsity Football Coaches-L-R Coaches Langston, Lowry, Banks and Terry Michael Ellis, better known as Rock Ellis is one of our multital- ented athletes here at Norcom. Rock, who has played basketball, football, and track, will no longer be playing these sports, (Norcom has been lead- ing in) next year. Rock who has enjoyed being here at Norcom will be leaving us to con- tinue his education at Norfolk State College. Although he will be at Norfolk State, I’m sure he will con- tinue being athletic in basketball, track and football. Rock states that the only advise he gives future athletes of Norcom is, If they want to play sports here at Norcom, they’d better do their work. Well all I can say to Rock is if you plan to become good at what you do, you’d better do your work! by Donna Roberts Ronnie Lamb Four years ago Ronnie Lamb enter- ed Norcom High School to become a part of the pre-professional program offered here. Since that time he has come a long way. Ronnie Lamb came to Norcom to learn the fundamentals of physical education and because he wanted to be a Greyhound like his other brother. But since he has been at Norcom, his name is associated with basketball. During track season last year Ronnie feels that he contributed a lot to the moral of the team. He ran the 880, and only lost twice. Once com- ing in third. Ronnie did not run track this year because of knee and should- er injuries he received during basket- ball season. by Gerry Peacock Ronnie Lamb, one out of our many athletes here at Norcom, will be leaving our school and continuing on to a better and higher catagory of education. Ronnie Lamb who ran track (until he sprang his arch while playing bas- ketball) and played basketball here at Norcom says he has enjoyed being here and representing our school. When interviewing Mr. Lamb, I asked him if there was anything he wished to let the future athletes of I.C. Norcom know, his response was, Just stick together and you ' ll be winners. By Donna Roberts SENIOR VARS ITY -Jm i • ■ A j . IB , V B 88 ■ JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM PL A YERS The Junior Varsity Football Team is coached by Coach Phelps. The team won three games, lost three and tied one. 89 GREYHOUND BASKET Although the Greyhounds didn ' t reach their major goal, they did attain some honorable positions. For they placed two players, LaRue Harrington and Michael Rock Ellis, on the all-city first string along with freshman Barry Wright on the second string team. Also within their bound- aries they held the number one rebounder. Rock Ellis, who also held the number two slot in points scored second only to Stanley Branch of Cradock. The versatile Mike Ellis was also voted the city’s most valuable player and to the All- Metro Dream Team, also first string. LaRue Harrington was also a member of the All-Metro Dream Team second string team. Wilson took the cake, but Norcom held the GREYHOUND BASKETBALL ' 75- ' 76 The I.C. Norcom basketball team opened their season December 5, journey- ing first to Western Branch High School. There the Greyhounds started their reign as number one, defeating the Bruins on their home court 69-60. From that point on Norcom continued to go undefeated beating Wilson, Indian River, Cradock, and Great Bridge. Soon their perfect record was changed as the Greyhounds ran into some Tigers on their road back to State. They soon recovered and again resumed the throne; only to find more complications at Indian River. Now that the team has suffered from their sec- ond loss they got themselves together and went on to redefeat Manor, Churchland, Cradock and Western Branch. The team and its fans at this point still had high hopes of returning to Charlottes- ville. For, surely, they had put out and produced. They worked hard enough to get into the second night of the tournament after their 92-68 decision over Cradock. Again those same Tigers shattered the dream of every Greyhound by winning 72-66. Now the Hounds had lost first place and their dreams of ever getting to State. WRAP-UP BASKETBALL SCORE Norcom, 69 Western Branch, 60 Norcom, 87 Wilson, 72 Norcom, 60 Indian River, 59 Norcom, 79 Cradock, 66 Norcom, 59 Churchland, 56 Norcom, 68 Cradock, 71 Norcom, 76 Churchland, 48 Norcom, 72 Great Bridge, 70 Norcom, 61 Oscar Smith, 72 Norcom, 74 Manor, 67 Norcom, 89 Deep Creek, 61 Norcom, 103 Churchland, 74 Norcom, 93 Cradock, 88 Norcom, 65 Indian River, 79 Norcom, 84 Wilson, 94 Norcom, 67 Western Branch, 57 Norcom, 72 Deep Crrek, 73 Norcom, 93 Manor, 67 Norcom, 78 Oscar Smith, 70 Norcom, 75 Great Bridge, 77 Norcom, 91 Cradock, 68 Norcom, 66 Oscar Smith, 72 Won-15 Lost-7 A LOOK AT OUR J.V.’S BALL TEAM offensive icing that made the cake complete. Those hard- working Greyhounds now hold the top spot in scoring-1, 681 points. They placed Barry Wright, LaRue Harrington, and Rock Ellis on the individual scoring-ranging from Wright ' s 243 to Ellis ' 385. Again the Greyhounds held two positions, Ellis and Harrington, on the Top Ten Averages. Norcom rated second place in power rating. Now that the season is over, we can look back and say our Hounds did some pretty remarkable things. Full of fire, determination and po- tential, that ' s how I would describe the J.V. basketball team for the 1975-76 season. The squad was composed of eleven young men who compiled a season record of 6-12. Although a young team, (only one played last year) the group has proven to possess a wealth of talent. Coached by Mr. Shelton Wilson, the members of the team are: Sam (The Mad-Bomber-Hawk) Warren, Marvin (Wrench) Jennings, Arch (Big Shorts) Arrington, Donald (Doofus) Scott, (co- captain) Bernard (Again and Again Smith, Victor (Mo Howard) Bynum, Anthony (Jump-a-lot) Beamon, (co- captain) Jerry (Prettyboy) Johnson, Lin- wood (Boom-Boom) Bailey, Asnley (Virginia Slim) Baker, and Duncan (Speedy) Howard. These guys did a marvelous job, and we all hope to see them through a spectacular season next year. by Terri Dickens by Marion Spellman 91 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM ROSTER OF PLAYERS Angie Worley Sylvia Skeeter Nancy Boyd Gloria Edwards Ellen Mosley Marsha Taylor Carlise Terry Terri Dickens Ava Hawkins Brenda Copeland Vanessa Betrand Coach-Vivian Lucas 92 Sports 9 3 Sports Jtm Ml . Hi hi GIRLS TRACK GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM Movin ' on towards a victorious season, as co-captains Anthon Thomas and Ouida Hardison put it, Norcom ' s Girls ' Track Team posted their first triumph over Woodrow Wilson, with a score of 69-49. The girls took first place in the shotput, long jump, dis- cus, the 440 relay, 440 dash, 880 med- ly, the 880 relay, the mile, and the mile relay. The girls are coached by Mrs. Patricia McMichael this being her third year of coaching. The members of the team are; Audrey Arthur. Crystal Colden, Carolyn Cotton, Sharon Elli- cott, Ruth Gatling, Miranda Garces, Terri Garrett, Cynthia Gilmore, Desiree Goodwin, Elanzer Goodwyn, Ouida Hardison, Julie Harrell, Antoinette Jones, Angela Murray, Cynthia Norvell, Rosalind Scott, Diane Parker, Sherry Sherrod, Jackie Stephenson, Anthon Thomas, and Tamara Williams, with Lynn Rainey, Bobby Williams, and Vicky Gregory, the trainers. by Terri Dickens � 4 f 94 GIRLS S 0 F T B A L L TEAM Second Row; L-R: Coach Farrow, Cathy Kelly (Equipment Manager), Jackie Jones, Charlotte Jones, Carlise Terry, Ellen Moseley, Melly Jo Halison, Karen Bynum (Asst. Equipment Manag- er), Melanie Silver (Scorekeeper), Asst. Coach, Pat Smith. Record: Won 6 Lost 3 Front Row; L-R: Vernell Phelps, Marsha Taylor (Co-Captain), Gail Eddleman (Co-Captain) Annette Boyd, Gay Whitney, Angela Worley, Bess Pace, Sylvia Skeeter (Captain). League Standing: 3rd place District Tournament 4th place The Lady Greyhounds ' softball team this year was a team of dedication and determination. Each member of the team gave 100% in practice and in our games. No mat- ter where we played or who we played, these ladies dis- played good sportsmanship. Their won and lost record this year shows that we can be No. 1 next year. This is only the second’ year Norcom has had a softball team. I ' m very proud of my girls and I’m looking forward to coaching them next year. Miss Farrow Softball Coach 95 COUNTRY 96 Sports GOLF TEAM Roster of Players Chuck Robertson Matt Watley Larry Moore Michael Whitley Coached by Coach Gavin TENNIS TEAM Roster Mark Crawford Joseph Harmon Ronald Howard Donald Ferguson Debbie Baker David Deans Michael Orton Debbie Strutan The Tennis Team is coached by Jim Macphail. 97 Sports SPORTS I — — • 0 N £t: THANKS GREYHOUNDS The I.C. Norcom ' s basketball team gave their fans an ex- citing season this ' 75- ' 76 year. Although many of the fans felt the team wouldn ' t be as good as they were last year, because of the fact that a lot of our major players were seniors and had grad- uated, the fans only came to find out that they were wrong. The ' 75- ' 76 basketball team proved that it wasn ' t a one man team, that it was an all man team. Although the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds didn’t get to return to Charlottesville this year I ' m sure the team and the fans felt they did their best. Good luck next year boys. Thank you for doing your best and Let ' s Do It Again next year. Donna Roberts BASEBALL 76 The 76 baseball season, found the Norcom Greyhounds with a fast and young club. Winning their scrim- mage 9-5 over John F. Kennedy, the Greyhounds showed that they will play a good season. The team was led by Eric Wilson, who scored four of the runs and reached base every time he went to bat. The Greyhounds quickly went out in front 5-0. The best was yet to come, leading only 5-4 with two outs. The next Kennedy batter put almost a perfect bunt down the 3rd base line. Kevin Ragland, who was pitching, ran to the ball to throw it to Mike Crouch, who made a great scoup to get the ball and end the inning. Scoring the next four runs, the Greyhounds rode it out for the victory. Even though the game did not count in the standings, it showed the Greyhounds will be in the top part of the Southeastern District race. by Billy Monell 98 Norcom wins track title CHESAPEAKE — Norcom High ' s Anthony Bea- mon was named the outstanding performer of the Southeastern District track meet at Indian River High School Friday. The sophomore sprinter highlighted his day by upsetting Indian Rivers’ Sandy Lawrence in the 220-yard dash with a 21.3. Beamon then anchored two record setting relay teams. The 88 0 relay team ran a 1:28.3 and the mile relay team ran a 3:19.7 the old standards were 1:29.9 by Great Bridge and 3:22.5 by Norcom. The Greyhounds outclassed the rest of the schools with 100 points. Western Branch was second with 74. Manor, with a disappointing third, scored 68 points. Nwwffl IN, Western Branch U. Matter SI, Indlsn Rlvtr 1, Omp C nOH, wllsan 47, Churchlinp 34 , Oscir Smith 21, Cradock and Great Shot-Stewart w 53-O ' n. Ricks (Chi 41-2 . , Merritt mi ll-l High Jump— Harris (M) 6-2; Brown (DC) and Lawrence (IR), tie, 4-1 Pole Vault-Whitehead (M) 12-4; Freeman (OS) M-4, Badeeu (IR) 11-4. Long Jump— Harrington (N) 21-10.4; Rldgelt (WBI 21-6 ' ri; Hell (IR) 20 11 Mr High Hurdles— Jo Goosby (W 14.7; Ferebee (IR) 13.2; Norcom (WB) 15.6 100— Whitaker (M) 9; Harrington (N) 10.1, Lewis (DC) 10.2. Mile— White (IR) 4:33.9; Wells (W) 4.37 4, Miller (WB) 4 37.6. •10 Relay— Norcom (Rose, Cheeks, Harrington, Beamon) 128.3 (meet record, old record 1-29.9 bv Great Bridge. 1975), Churchiand 1 2S 9, Man- or 1:29.6 440-Lawrence (IR) 44.3 (meet record, old record 41.6 by Lawrence, 1974), Howard (N) 49.1; a Hinton (DC) 49.4. intermediate Hurdies-Norcom (WB) 39 l; Johnson (N) 41.1; Ma- thews (DC) 41.4. •80— Turner (GB) 1.59.4, Richardson (M) 2:01.9; Mills (N) 2:04.0. 220-Beamon (Norcom) 21.5 (meet record, old record 21,7 by Warren, Great Bridge, 1975), Lawrence OR) 21.7; Whitaker (M) 22.2. Two Mile— Miller (WB) 10 20.0; Gray (N) 10:21.2; Harrison Ch) 10:219 142 7V ISCUS ” P0Wel1 (WB ,53 6 ’ ; Col len 151-11 ' A; McNeely (M) Triple Jump— Easley (OS) 44-1%; Turner (OS) 43-9 ' 4; Wright (N) 43-4 ' 4. Mile Relay— Norcom (Johnson, Howard, Harrington, Beamon) 3:19 7 (meet record, old record 3:22.5 by Norcom, 1975), Deep Creek 3:25.5, In- dian River 3:25.1. •9 Sports The I.C. Norcom Majorettes THE GOOD OLE N 0 R C 0 M SPIRIT NORCOMS’ FANTASTIC CHEERLEADERS Roster Althea Dunston, Nancy Hunter, Sharon Ward, Cathy Kelly (co-capt) Robin Clark, Shelia Moody (co-capt) Joyce Johnson (co-capt) and Lynn Barnett. 100 Clubs and Organizations PEP CLUB 101 Clubs and Organizations Did you say you know we look sharp? Marsha ' s cleaning up! ! Yes, the Art Guild is enroute to D. C. Eating doesn ' t seem to interest her but having a picture does! Most of the students seem to be interested in other things besides having their pictures taken. 102 Student Life “76 ' ’’YEARBOOK PHO TO GRAPHERS KELVIN HILL -HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER RICKY JOHNSON -Assistant Photographer student life 103 Most Talented Juanita Tillman Melvin Cheeks Keith Alexander 4016 Elliott Ave. 485-5532 Architecture Varsity Tennis, Fishing Arts Crafts MaRiea Artis 819 Brighton St. 399-3835 Fashion Design; HERO Rosalind Maude Battle 2009 Deep Creek Blvd. 397-8906 Medical Tech. Pres. Honor Society, Prom Comm. Chorus Vice-Pres. Yearbook Staff, French Club, Junior Achievement Kevin Bedsworth 225 Cypress Rd. 488-1952 Auto. Tech. Office, Pep Club Chorus Richard Stuart Brooks 3826 Kingman Ave. 397-0854 Broadcasting Sports Director, Varsity Baseball, PA Announcer J. V. Basketball, DECA Club Pres. Wavy-T.V. Sports Correspondent Timothy James Atkins 523 Whitestone Ave. 488-2169 Food Service Mgnt. Broadcasting, HERO Priscilla Boomer 77 Swanson Parkway 399-1422 Exploring Childhood, Spanish Ralph Bunch Forum Glenn Earl Brown 2925 Turnpike Rd. 399-5919 Building Trades VICA, Drama Club, Football Deborah Sue Baker 88 Kansas Ave. 488-8766 Exploring Childhood HERO, Spanish Club Modern Dance, Gymnastics Lois Loren Barnes 2915 Turnpike Rd. Exploring Childhood French Club, Pep Club Drama Club Cheryl Ann Boyd 2611 Evergreen PI. Interior Exterior Design, Spanish Club, Tres. Art Guild, Flag Sword Carrier, Prom. Comm. Lisa A . Broadnax 409 Taft Drive 487-6326 Legal Most School Spirited Robert Clark Cathy Kelly 104 Senior Index Timothy Mark Brown 1030 Stanley Rd. 488-9179 Electronics, Amateur Radio Club, VICA Electronics Club Thomas L. Browne 2101 Richmond Ave. 399-0424 Building Trades Athletic Club, Building Trades Club, Basketball James Clarence Buckman 3311 Winchester Drive Journalism Pres. Young Historian Club, Newspaper King W. Burgess 1424 LaSalle Ave. 399-2728 Auto Body Tech. Monogram Club, VICA, Var. Football Baseball, J.V. Basketball Amanda Jayne Butler 417 Leavell Rd. 488-9215 Journalism, Newspaper Staff, SCA, DECA, French Club, Art Kim Denise Byers 3 Travis Place 485-2623 Exploring Childhood HERO, Yearbook Staff, Prom Comm. Modern Dance Barry Robin Carlton 3 Kearney Way 488-3479 Machine Tech. VICA Machine Tech. Club Melvin Daryl Cheeks 1136 Douglass Ave. 399-5401 Exploring Childhood, Band Drum Maj. Football, Track, Orch. Robert Grimes Clarke 2804 Pinewell St. 397-8794 Electronics Band-Serg. at Arms Elect. Club, Orch. Janice Marie Cole 1110 E. Samal Lane 485-4313 Exploring Childhood, HERO, Drama Club, Modern Dance Maretia Jean Coleman 808 Bold St. 487-2172 Exploring Childhood Flag Carrier, Track, SCA HERO, Pep Club Kim Michelle Crump 1514 Green St. 397-1080 Medical Tech. Chorus Honor Society, Modern Dance, Who ' s Who, Pep Team, Scholastic Team, Girl ' s State, SCA . John Edward Deoppe 636 Lanier Crescent 393-9503 Broadcasting DECA, Chess Club, Broadcasting Club Victoria Dickenson 4246 Portsmouth Blvd. Med. Office Proced. Governor ' s School Scholastic Team Honor Society Pres. FBLA, Who ' s Who Joyce Ann Edwards 1615 Atlantic Ave. 399-2697 Fashion Design, Cheerleader, Softball, Prom Comm. Qu intin Lee Everett 2726 Moton St. 397-9383 Drafting Design, Honor Society Who ' s Who, Track Football, Wrestling Monroe William Fannin 1300 Portamouth, Va. 399-8702 Building Trade Building Trade Club Athletic Club Brian B. Folkes 323 Mt. Vernon Ave. 397-0375 Electronics Honor Society, VICA, Electronics Club H Christine Marie Ford 4308 South St. 399-5767 Broadcasting Journalism Drama Club, Spanish Club Coeditor-Norcom Gazette Carol Anne Garringer 4 Lynn Drive 399-2951 Medical Office Procedure Broadcasting Club, FBLA Melvinia Griffin 8421 Downes St. 393-6301 Legal Office Procedures Capt. of Pep Team, Pep Club, Yearbook Staff Sylvia Laverne Halison 3317 Trexton Ave. 393-1397 Practical Nursing, SCA, Majorette Squad, FNA Club, Pep Club Class Clown Priscilla Boomer Thomas Reese 105 Senior Index Most Likely to Suceed Kim Crump Qu intin Everett Ronald Lee Hayden 1428 Maple Ave. 397-1061 Electronics National Honor Society Janice Sue Head 700 Berkshire Rd. 488-801 Medical Office Procedures FBLA Kelvin Lewis Hill 20 Dewey st. 399-4105 Communication Arts Design Art Guild, Art Club Annie Jean Hines 2129 Colunbus Ave. Food Service Management HERO Club Harry Robert Hogan 3901 Turnpike Rd. 399-0903 Marine Science Joann Boone Hampton 933 Potomac Ave. 393-1603 Medical Office Procedures, FBLA, HERO French Club, Pep Club Julienne Harrell 1424 C Barbour Drive 393-0756 Communication Arts Design, Spanish Club, Art Guild LaRue Harrington 123 Lexington Drive 397-5661 Machine Tech. Football, Track Basketball Brenda E. Harris 503 Tazewell St. 397-6357 Practical Nursing, FNA Club, Pep Club, Girl ' s Athletic Club Donna Jean Holland 705 Nottingham Rd. 488-3741 Practical Nursing, President of FNA Club Susan Leigh James 1723 McDaniel St. 399-0696 Medical Tech. FBLA, Yearbook Club Spanish Club Constance E. Johnson 3004 Geo. Washington Hwy 399-7356 Fashion Design Merchandizing, HERO Spanish Club. FHA Harrison Clay Johnson 205 Avondale Road 487-7755 Autobody and Repair and Paint Cross Country, VICA Wrestling, Track Joyce Denise Johnson 4652 Legal Office Procedures, Cheering Squad, Modern Dance Chorus, FBLA, Pep Club Albert Devon Jones 3611 Greenwood Drive 487-7221 Auto Technology Susan Annette Jones 2627 Barclay Ave. 399-7730 Data Processing and Broadcasting, National Honor Society, FBLA, COE VP of Broadcasting Club Teresa Darlene Jones 741 Bold St. 487-0754 Med. Tech. Drama, SCA Catherine Louise Kelly 3007 Darden Terrace 397-8465 Practical Nursing, Cheering Squad Modern Dance, FNA Club Spanish Club, Senior Class Sec., Prom Comm. Julie Mae Kossler 18 Warden Place 485-2310 Broadcasting, Journalism Norcom Gazette, Yearbook Best Dancers Cheryl Boyd Larry Williams 106 Senior Index Most Popular Rosalind Battle George Mack Staff, DECA, French Club Literary Magazine, WNHS Public Affaors Director Ronnie A . Lamb 409 4th St. 399-2826 Pre-Professional; Phys. Ed. Football, Basketball Track, Baseball Scott S. Lippin 4 Greenland Blvd. 488-9380 Machine Technology, VIC A Club Michael W. Lyons 113 Harvey Place 393-2070 Radio T.V. Broadcasting, Broad- casting Club, Drama Club, Newspaper Staff George Mack 2202 Richmond Ave. 397-1324 Carpentry Football, Track Carpentry Adrienne Ann Maume 301 Effingham St. 399-3658 Broadcasting, Drama Club, Broadcasting Club William E. McDowell 3103 Knox Street 399-5703 Building Trades James W . Mink 3810 Lingman Ave. 399-6441 Medical Technology Nat. Honor Society Tennis Team John Charles Morris 214 Constitution Ave. 397-3062 Medical Technology Science Club, Chess Club Sheila Tresa Moody 1604 Welk St. 485-1552 Practical Nursing Modern Dance, Cheerleading, SCA French Club, FNA Avalona Murry 5 Neville St. 393-4702 Practical Nursing Pep Team, SCA-Treas. FNA Jr. Class Sec. Yearbook Staff, 1st Runner-up Miss. Norcom Pageant Herman H. Parker 386 Carver Circle 397-6343 Electronics Electronics Club Varsity Football Teresa Gay Pearson 1601 Hodges Ferry Rd. 488-6316 Medical Office Procedures, COE, FBLA Victor A . Pope 1915 Green St. 397-3280 Carpentry Football Lynn Diane Rainey 396 Project Dr. 397-5135 Med. Tech. Scorekeeper to Girl ' s Basketball+ Girl ' s Track Manager Sharon Denise Rawls 902 Mineo Lane 487-6171 Practical Nursing Art Club, FNA, Yearbook Club, Tri-hy-y Club Thomas Leonard Reese 380 Jeffrey Wilson 397-3906 Building Trades Art Club, Brick Masonry Deborah Ann Richards 1521 Mt. Vernon Ave. 397-0712 Electronic Date Processing FBLA, Pep Club, Chess Club, Band Sarah Marie Robinson 1114 Horne Ave. 487-1213 Shyest Julienne Harrell Otis Wright 107 Senior Index Most Nonchalant Lynn Rainey Warren Riddick Commercial Art, Art Club Sec. of Art Guild Shirley Mae Stith 1000 A. Crabapple St. 397-8314 Commercial Arts and Design Drama, Modern Dance, Band, Chorus, Treasurer of Art Club Glenn B. Stokes 110 Charles Ave. 399-8461 Drafting and Design Pep Club, Surfing National Hot Rod Club Samuel Carlton Stokes 90 Oregon Ave. 488-8905 Autobody, Autobody Club Juanita L . Tillman 2803 Columbus Ave. 397-6421 Fashion Design HERO Club, Modern Dance Club Legal Office Procedures FBLA , HERO Janice Wiggins Best King Burgess Built 397-6612 Medical Tech. Nat. Honor Society, Pres. SCA, Pres. Orch., Girl’s State,- Yearbook Staff Prom Comm. Joan Renee Whitehurst 4638 River Shore Rd. 483-2119 Communication Art Design Art Guild Spanish Club, Art Club Janice Renee Wiggins 2931 County St. 399-1476 Legal Office Procedure FBLA, Ralph Bunche Forum Pep Team, Modern Dance Mildred Renee Wiggins 330 Gevin St. 397-0501 Comm. Arts Designs Art Guild, Art Club Prom Comm. JA Alphonso Williams 1944 Deep Creek Blvd. 397-0500 Carpentry JA Carpentry Club Carolyn Tora Scott 1302 Coltrane Drive 487-3976 Exploring Childhood, HERO, Drama Micheal Barry Scott 2001 Richmond Ave. 397-0497 Comprehensive Music, Chorus, Music Club Bonnie Kay Shipley 3103 Arlington Place 393-4932 Food Service Mgt. HERO, Office Aid Barbara Ann Smith 805 D. Elm Ave. 393-6510 Fashion Design HERO Club Girl ' s Athletic Club Linda Marie Sparrow 40 Noble St. 397-7467 Barbara Ann Vinson 4449 Portsmouth Blvd. 488-0047 C MPLLL CSA, Band Music Club, Modern Dance Jazz Ensemble, Chorus Linda Ann Walker 1628 Leckie St. 397-4477 Practical Nursing Prom Comm, V. Pres. FNA, Jr. Class Ass ' t. Sec., Spanish Club, Yearbook Staff Sharon Yvette Ward 3102 Knox St. 397-5528 Fashion Design, Girl ' s Track Basketball Team HERO, Cheerleader Sylvia Althea Watford 2817 Pinewell St. Cheryl Vanessa Williams 312 Beechdale Rd. Best Dress Marieta Coleman Herman Parker 108 Senior Index 48 5-2278 Fashion Design HERO, French Club, Pep Club, Modern Dance Larry Darnell Williams 837 Mt. Vernon Ave. 397-5083 Comm. Arts Designs SCA, Treas. Sgt. -at-Arms Ralph Bunche Forum, V. Pres. Art Club, JV Basketball Tyreese Williams 1453 Mt. Vernon Ave. 393-9437 Food Service Mgt. Sergeant ROTC Eric King Wilson 6 Moss St. 399-7426 Auto Tech. Monogram Club, Varsity Football Yvette Wilson 2001 Parker Ave. 397-8502 Legal Office Procedures FBLA, Girl ' s Athletic Club Pep Team Joseph O. W inbourne 1603 Loren Crescent 485-1674 Machine Tech. JV Basketball, Monogram Club, Varsity Football Otis Theodore Wright Jr. 3209 Armistead Drive 397-6636 Communications Arts and Designs Sgt-at- Arms of Preprofessions, Pres. Art Guild, cover Designer 75 Yearbook Most Athletic Sharon Ward LaRue Harrington 109 Senior Index Malvinia Griffin Wittiest Richard Brooks Our Junior Year In our Junior year we the senior class of 1976 had a hard time getting it togather. With the help of many people our prom was the best prom Norcom has ever had. We would like to thank the following persons for making our prom a success: 1. Mrs. Phibbs 2. Mrs. Thompson 3. Mr. Foust 4. Mrs. Wiggins 5. Mrs. Woods 6. Mrs. Kelley 7. Mr. Deberry 8. Mr. Jackson 9. Mr. Edwards 10. The Peaunt Man 11. Custodian Staff 12. Candy Man 13. Ann-Ice Lady 14. Persons who had their cars washed 15. Mr. Burdick 16. Mr. Moody 17. Mrs. Coffy 18. Sophomores 19. Coach Langston 20. Some Seniors 21. Junior ' s Parents 22. Third World Band 23. Police Dept. 24. Coat Girls 25. Mrs. Bell 26. Office Help 27. Mr. Wallace 28. Art Department 29. Some concerned Juniors 30. Night School Students 31. Mrs. Brown 32. Food Service Brenda Harris Most Tyreese Williams Talkative Avalona Murry Most Thomas Browne Attractive Cutest Couple Tim Atkins Donna Holland 110 Senior Index CLASS NIGHT PICNIC FRIENDSHIP LINE WERE YOU THERE ? Sylvia Watford Best All Linda Walker Personality Michael Ellis Around Ronnie Lamb Plus If anybody’s name has been omitted please forgive us. Thank-you again. Good luck to all the other junior classes and senior classes. 111 Senior Index TOMORROW BECKONS Yesterday is gone - never to be re-lived or recaptured Yesterday remains only in experiences shared, knowledge added, errors corrected, wisdom gained Yesterday is our history Today we open the door to our future Let us pause -review the good times, the bad times we shared at I, C, Norcom. Remember? Let u$ evaluate -appreciate efforts our teachers made to equip us to cope with our future. Remember? Let us pause— recall those who made life and today a reality for us. Remember? Tomorrow is the rest of our lives. It awaits us-together ' Tomorrow -stepping on the threshold of our future Life moving onward with each tick of the clock. How shall we deal with the future? Shall we cling to the old, the tried, the proven; or shall we use our hands, our minds, and our hearts to create change? Positive change. Good change. In our hands resides power. Power to make the world a better place. , . and we can! Tomorrow together today! by Amanda Butler SENIORS ' PATRONS LIST John Abbitt Jr. William E. Adams Maria Andrea Alba no Mr. Mrs. Vincent Albano Beck Allen Margie D. Allen Michelle, Jo-Ann Johnnie Allen Carl Ana pol Terry Anderson Rev. Mrs. Joseph Armstrong Lindsey Arndt Mrs. Marion Ashford Mr. L. D. Baines Ronald Herb Ballard Lois Barnes Mrs. Vigrinia Barns Gene Balwin Mr. Larry Barnhill Mrs. Margaret Barnhill Mrs. Patricia Barnhill Mr. Mrs. R.J. Bashford Mr. Glad in Bates James Bates Cathy Baucom Francis Baucom Teresa Baucom Tony Baucom Cindy Beacham Edna Beacham Gene Beacham Mr. Earnest Best Garrison E. Billups Milton Biss Mr. Mrs. W.E. Blackburn Belvin Blackman Laurie Tracy Blake L. Blech man Norman L. Blount Sr. Rosa Blount Mr. Bobs Hotdogs Mrs. Irene Boone Mrs. Beverly Bowens Pete Boyd Mrs. Sarah Boyd B. Bowman Mrs. T.D. Bradley Mr. Mrs. P.J. Brady Leo M. Brathers Mrs. Rosa Brembly Marty Brenneman Alice Bridges Miss Delores Briggs Eddie M. Briley THE Brinkleys William Brodnax Allison Brooks Edward Brown Gloria Brown Joyce A . Brown Joyce R. Brown Richard J. Brown Mr. Rdolf Brown Doris Byrant Mrs. Patricia F. Buden Gwendolyn Bunch Annette Butler Mr. Mrs. J. Byrum Earl Byrd Brandi Allison Cahoon Mr. Booker T. Carter THE Caskys Cathy-n-Mike Rhonda Cartreppe Willie E. Chambers Mrs. F. C. Chambers Mrs. G. L. Chappell Jr. Billie E. Cherry Cherry Johnny Cherry Edith Cogdell Mary Coles R.R. Collins Jr. Harold Cooper G.S. Cornett Mr. Carl Cox Ester Crocker Mr. Crutchlow Rusty Cruther Comeliois Cuffee R. Cyimes Mr. Robert Dales Margie Dallen D.L. Daniel 114 Patrons PATRONS LIST Eugene Davis Mike Davis Mr. Mrs. William Van Davis Christopher Delk Margaret Delk Melvin Delk Norsha Delk Pamela Delk Valerie Delk Mrs. Yvonne W. Delk Leah Dempsey Bruce DEnise Mary Ann Didio Mrs. Constance Diggs Christal Dillard Craig Dillard Lester Dillard Mrs. Lester Dillard Mrs. David Doyle Benjamin Dudley I. Duffen Mrs. Frankie Dunn Mrs. Caroliste Eady Ms. Delreese L. Eason Albet Debbie Eaton Jerry Eaton Jr. Reba Edmonds Mr. Calvin Edwards Mrs. Dora Edwards T. Alfred Edwards Mr. Mrs. Charles Elliott Sons Joyce Elliott Mrs. Margaret Elliott Olice Elliott G . A . Ellis Mike Elms Mr. Phillip Ellis Mrs. May L. Engl is t Mrs. Blanche A. Epps Mrs. AnnS. Eure Mr. D. P. Eure Donna Eure P.J. Eure Sonya Faircloth Mandie Faye Thelma M. Felton Iris Flanders Mrs. MabelFleetwood Mrs. Katie Foster Deborah L. Fonner Mr. John A. Freeman Mr. Mrs. Robert Fuller James C. Futrell Jr. James C. Futrell Sr. Mr. Isaiah C. Gaines Jr. Mrs. Thelma Gallashaw Mr. Gavin Roland H. Gilchrist Tony Gist Neil Goldfarb Terry Goldfarb Elma Gord Mr. ' Mrs. David Gough David Gough Reginald Grant Ms. Eelene Greene Beck Greiner Betty Greiner Mr. Robert L. Greiner Mrs. Robert L . Greiner G.W. Griffin Minnie Hall Mrs. L.V. Hall Carrie Hardy Mrs. C.F. Harper D. Harrell Newman Harrell Mr. Mrs. Harris Miss Harris Mr. Bradley Harris P. A. Harris Mr. Goliath Hasty Miss Kathy Hasty Mr. W.E. Haywood James E. Hazwood Mr. Mrs. James Hazwood Mr. Mrs. RobertO. Hervell Dusty Lee Hester Mr. Mrs. Hiens Mr. Joseph Hill 115 Patrons PATRONS LIST Miss Catherine Hines Mrs. L.M. Jennings Mckever Lloyd Mrs. Helen Hines Mike Jennings Mrs. Estelle Long Louella Hines Dick Johnson Sally Lofton Mr. Rufus Hines Isabelle Johnson Mrs. Margaret Lomich Mr. George Hinton Larry J. Johnson Dave Lowman Laura Holland Marjorie B. Johnson Ms. J. Jupton Tess Holley Rev. George Johnson Marie Holtzapple Mrs. Graces L. Jones Vern Holman Sgt. Johnnie Jones Jr. Mr. Oscar Hooper Mr. Mrs. Jones Helen Mack D.L. Hoover Mrs. Mattie JOnes Ms. Rhonda Manfield Luesther Hopson THE Jones Wanda Manseau Mrs. Joyce J. Hoskie Debra Jones E.R. Marks Joyce F. Hough Louise Jordan Ms. Cladie Marsh Oliver L. Howard Lin wood Joyner Ms. Dara Marsh Jacqueline A. Howell Mr. A.R. Junkerman Mrs. Hazel Marshall Thomas Holmes Ms. Phyllis Marshall J. A . Hudgens Mrs. Daisy P. Mason Mary Hughes Mrs. J. K. Mathias Mr. Edward Hunt Barbara A . Keele Mr. Mrs. V.A. McClevdin Mr. Joseph T. Hunt Johnnie Keels S.C. McCoy Mrs. Joseph T. Hunt Verlene R. Keels Mrs. Nancy S. McCready Mrs. Jean Hunter Mr. Thomas Kelly Mrs. Belvia McDuffie William Hutsenpiller Mr. Kidd Joyce McDuffie Frances King Magdelene McDuffie N.J. Kimmerle Mr. Carl McDuffie Leroy Kirkpatrick Jr. MR. W.H. McDuffie Mr. Horris Jackson Mr. Mrs. W. -Thomas Knowles C.P. McKee Nan Jackson Ruth Knight Hamlin McPherson THE Jacksons Roger LaBounty B. Mills W. Jackson Mr. Mrs. Samuel Land Mike+Cathy Ms. Annie Jennings Carlton Lane Lonetta Monford Claude Jennings Joan C. Landon Mrs. B.J. Monford James Jennings H.T. Lawrence Sandra Monford 116 Patrons PATRONS LIST Timothy A. Monford Mr. JohnV. Moody Reathelle Moone Booker T. Moore Mr. Ernest Moore John B. Moore Mrs. Rosa Moore D.F, Morgan Mrs. Catherine Morris Mr. Clarence Morris Mr. Mrs. B.J. Mustard Flo Newsome Staurt Newton John F. Noll Nancy Norvell Dean Orrell Mrs. Audrey Orton Wyane Overtart Steve + Janet Owle Miss Delores Parker Mr. Mrs. H.M. Parker Gloria Parker Grace H. Parker Parrish Robert Peele Rosemary Perkins H. Makie Person Patty Pfieffer G.L. Phibbs Brenda Pierce Claude Pitchford Mrs. Gloria D. Pittman Mr. Mrs. James Pittman Sr. J. Douglas Pomell VinstonL. Porter Mike + Tina Preaso Timmie Price J.A. Ramsey Jim Redden Ms. Kathy Rely J.W. Richardson Mary A. Richardson Otis Ricks Mr. James Ridley Ms. Margaret Roberts Mr. Mrs. Bill RObertson Charles Robertson Charlie Robertson Mr. J.t. Robertson Jr. Mildred Robertson Terri RObertson Mrs. Luthia B. Robinson Mr. Mrs. David L. Rogers Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers Ms. Isohelle Rogers Carl M. Rooks Mr. Ross David Rowe Laura Sadler William H. Sallory Edward Savage Frank A . Sayre Jr. Mr. Mrs. Schmidmiester Mr. Mrs. L.R. Seekford B.L. Sennigs May S. Segure Miss Joanne H. Shaw Andy Shea Mr. Mrs. Butch Shea Mr. Vincent Shea Mrs. Vivian Shea Maureen E. Shepard Mr. Mrs. Frank Sharrett Acle Sills Verlene Sills Mrs. Margaret Silver Mae L. Simon Mr. Leon Si veils Millie Sivells Mr. Smelley E.J. Smiley Mrs. Bonnie Smith Catherine Smith Clarence Smith Mr. Mrs. E.B. Smith Jerry Smith Judie Smith Mrs. Lillie Smith 117 Patrons PATRONS LIST Melvin SMith Mark Spaich Mr. Mrs. Ed. Sparks Mr. Sattifor George Speigth Mary SPeight Mr. Mrs. Wm. Speight Lannie Spicer Ms. Cynthia Speller Tom Spicuzza Mr. L.E. Spratley B.S. Spruill Mr. W.C. Stallings Miss Shariley Stancil Mr. John Stanton Jr. Mrs. Garland Taylor Mr. Henry Thornton Mrs. Margie Tillet Mr. Ross Trotter Mr. Harris Turner Casey Turpi n Mrs. Iris O. Valentine Ronnie Vance Mrs. R.T. Vaughan Barbara Vinson Hilda Waddler Therman Ward Valerie Ward Fannye Ware Mr. Robert A . Ware W.H. 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