Irwin County High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Ocilla, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1966 volume:

ICHS Its People . . . Its Activities . . . Its Accomplishments . ICHS is the place where students gain a foresight into the future, and test the ability and desire to achieve high goals. Memory of this place would fade quickly but for the wonderful people it housed and the events in which they participated so creditably and warmly. 2 THE PEOPLE It is the people at ICHS who make the school what it is. The parents and Board of Education who build and maintain; the administration and faculty who lead and supervise; and the students enthusiastic in heart and conduct; all making ICHS a place of worthy accomplishment. A variety of student types make up the enrollment of any school. The vivacious, the beautiful, the studious, the unconcerned, the leader, the pious. All have their niche in the ICHS student body. 6 ACTIVITIES The activities at ICHS are born of healthy exuberance and ambition. These are the activities where students relax and enjoy being together, the clubs where projects are planned and carried out, the pro- grams where piety, patriotism, respectability and loyalty are stirred. The ideals of ICHS culminate in its activities and become a part of its traditions. 9 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. and Madam President PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Mrs. Clint Ash ley--Mrs. Rebecca Baltese--Mrs. Jimmy Powell--Mrs. Paul Newton, President. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. A. A. Childs, Chairman, Mr. W. O. Wingate, Mr. K. N. Phillips, Mr. W. D. Dimsdale, Mr. Lorie Walters, Mr. Richard Owens. 16 Mr. K. N. Phillips Superintendent of Irwin County Schools Mr. W. H. Adams Principal Irwin County High School Mrs. Marietta Vickers Dietitian Mrs. Oma Cum bee Visiting Teacher Mrs. Martha Cook Secretary to Principal Mrs. Sandra Paulk Secretary to Superintendent 17 That's where they get away from it all Mr. Barney Purvis Mr. Frank Walker Mr. Malcolm Gilchrist Science Mathematics Library Mrs. Mary Henderson 18 Mrs. Virginia Cheshier Mrs. Martha Gibson English Social Studies Language Mrs. Eugenia Harper Mr. Kermit Elliott Mrs. Mabel Brown Mr. Ralph Cook Mrs. Sally Phelps Piano Mrs. Dorothy Chapman 20 The CLASSES are the character of ICHS. The sophisti- cated seniors making the most of their last year, seeming eager to be gone but saddened with the thought of leaving; the hopeful juniors becoming more confident; the halting yet impatient sophomores; and the freshmen whose capabil- ities are not yet known but will soon be put to the test as they take their place at ICHS. As you go out into the world, my son, I want you to remember ... 21 President-Glenn Tucker Vice President-Chris Sams Treasurer-Franklin Sumner Secretary-Glenda Tucker The Class of 69 Begins Another Year Under New Leadership Al Batts Larry Bess Craig Barber Sheryl Bledsoe Johnny Brown Johnny Broome Lynn Brown Ricky Brown 22 J Don Cargile Marilyn Carmichael Barbara Clark Brenda Clements Gene Day Ronnie Daniel Wheelus Davis L. H. Dill Sherry Farmer Alice Fletcher Joel Fletcher Chris Freeman Gerald Grantham Janice Griffin Latrelle Guess Troy Guess 23 Sue Hampton Damon Handley Mike Harper Eddie Harper Carolyn Harper Lynn Harrell Daniel Henderson Ronald Hudson Johnny Hopson Donny Jackson Connie Jinright Tommy Johnson Alton Kelley Melissa Kennedy Jo Ann Kilgore Wanda Kilgore Minnie King Donnie Kitchens Shirley Leverette Peggy Livingston Barbara Lavender Donnie Luke Jack McCrimmon Patricia McReady 24 Minnie King Glenn Tucker Courteous and Congenial Freshmen Are Class Favorites Herman Middlebrooks Pat Moore Janice Morris Terry Nipper Kay Paul Amelia Parrish Carolyn Paul Herman Pitts Jimmy Price Mary R. Pridgen Lloyd Rich Jeffrey Richardson BO 25 Freshmen Measure Their Capabilities by Taking SCAT and STEP Placement Tests Oscar Roberts Debbie Roland Chris Sams Junior Smith Dennis Shealey Elizabeth Spradlin Franklin Sumner Thomas Drew Karen Thompson Glenda Tucker Glenn Tucker Terry Tucker 26 Darryl Vickers Peggy Vickers Joel Vaughn Myrtle Warron Lavonda Walters Elaine White June B. White Robert Wynn Kathleen Wells Dianne Yarbrough Irwin Young Freshmen Find Their Place in the Activities at ICHS by Electing Student Council Representatives 27 Joel Vaughn--9B Glenda Tucker--9C Oscar Roberts—9D Chris Sams--9A The Class of 68 Elects Capable Officers for Sophomore Year Carla Alberson Howard Biggers Pat Ashley Virginia Bishop Joseph Baltese Elaine Bledsoe Carlene Barrs Linda Bowen Vickie Batts Brenda Boyer Kenneth Brown Jerry Culpepper Charles Brantley Sheila Cox Eddie Brannen Jerry Day G. H. Caldwell Martha S. Day Brenda Coleman Marsha Dimsdale mm Biology Tests and Projects Challenge Energetic Sophs Elbert Dowdy Maxine Fletcher Robert Fussell James Fennell Larry Fletcher Allen Gay y ( Anthony Gibson A1 Glenn Anita Griffin Bobby Griffin Clenda Griffin Jeny Griffin Mary Griffin Nancy Hall Michael Harper Danny Hampton Roy Lasseter Eloise little Glenda Law Charles Brenda Luke McCrimmon Joyce McNatt 30 Shirley Hendley Sammy Howell Kathryn Hobbs Patricia Jinright Lamar Joyner Ralph Land Shirley McGee Sharon Mixon Virgil McIntyre Charles Mobley Margaret Martin Karen Mobley John Mathis Marty Morris George Mixon Dave Murphy Celia Newsome Jacqueline Parrish Kathy Presley Janice Parrish Amelia Paulk Wendell Purvis Mike Rodgers Katie Royal Martha Rutherford Virginia Rodgers Mary Ann Ryals John Sikes 31 Phil Singletary Ann Smith Diane Sutton Dennis Thompson Steve Tomberlin Jerry Tucker Nora Tucker Wayne Hall Class Favorites Represent the Finest in the Class of 68 Brenda Vaughn--Kenneth Brown James A. Vassey Brenda Vaughn Caroline Veal Carroll Wells Cheryl White Donald Wolfe 32 Sophomores Find the Library Ideal for Quiet Study 33 President-Donna Tucker Secretary-Susan Tomberlin Vice President-Diane Hudson Treasurer-Ruth Dill Confident Juniors Enter Year Under Capable Leadership Gail Alford Mike Ashley Billy Bates 34 35 Glenn Gently Lowell Gentry Jimmy Fletcher Warren Fletcher Helen Cleghom Martha Cook Danny Coley Carl Cox Ruth Dill Donald During Anita Harris Martha Henderson Jimmy Henderson Nelda Herod James Herod Jeannine Hodgman Teresa Harper Raymond Handley Kathy Harper Margaret Harper Bobby Carver Margaret Harper Likeable and Friendly Juniors Are Favorites of Their Classmates Arthur Hudson Catherine Johnson Diane Hudson Linda Johnson Pleasant Jewers Cecil Lavender 38 Karen Luke Linda Lankford DeWayne Luke Louise McCook Dennis Morris Don O'Steen Martha Jean Paulk Jetty Perrin Lurrice McClelland Sherri Odum 39 Diane Thompson Susan Tomberlin A1 Tr ant ham Donna Tucker La Don Tucker Lamar Walls Faye Waldrop Jimmy Walker Carolyn Vassey Tyrone Walls Vigorous Juniors Enrich the Class Treasury Through the Sale of Magazine Subscriptions 42 Class of 1966 President. . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer. . . . . . Cary Jones Teresa Tomberlin . . . Sandy Hudson . . Betty Sutton Only four years ago we entered 1CHS as bewildered, scared freshmen. We have learned much while climbing the ladder to maturity. Our eyes have been opened to the true value of education. We have planned, we have worked, and we have participated. In 1966 we go our separate ways. We must take our place in life and begin to use the knowledge we have accumulated, for the destiny of the world is in our hands. GARY JONES 43 Julianne Boyer Basketball 1; FHA 1,2,3; FBLA 4. Quinton Branam FFA 1,2,3; Jr. Sec. 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4. Harold Brantley FFA 1,4; Football 1,2,4; Track 1; Basketball 1. Patricia Brown FHA 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4, District Sec. 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Student Council 2,4, Treas. 2; Top Ten 1,2; Senior Superlative, Most Courteous. Rosa Brown FHA 1.2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Letter Club 1,2,3,4; Top Ten 1, 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Thespians 3,4; Sec. 4; Homecoming Court 4; Student Council 4. Patricia Bryant FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; FBLA 4. Gwen Carmichael FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 2,3,4, Drum Majorette 4; Solo Twirler 4; Thespians 3,4, Beta Club 2,3,4; Student Council 2,4; Top Ten 2,3; Band Librar- ian 4. Harley Cheshier Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Chaplain 2, Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Track 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 1,2,3,4. Shirley Carr Hugh Carver 4-H Club 1; FBLA 4 Student Council 3,4, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Chaplain 3, Treas. 4; Hi-Y 3,4; NSF Summer Ins. Top Ten 1,2, Senior Supr. Mr. ICHS Van Clark FFA 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,3, Quartet 2,3,4. Seniors Use Spare Hours for Various Activities 45 Suellen Darden FHA 1,2; FTA I; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Letter Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Band 1. Mattie Davis NHA 1; Band 1,2,3; Dramatics 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3. Joe Cumbee Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; President 4; 4-H Club 1; Annual Staff 4; B Basketball 2; Biology Award 2; Golf 3,4; Student Council 2,4; Senior Superlative, Most Co-operative. Wayne Davis FFA 1,2,3,4; Chaplain, Reporter, Treasurer. Gloria Day FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior Chpt., and State Degrees Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; 4-H Club 2. Lanny Dean FFA 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Thespians 4. Lonzo Evers FFA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Sec. 2; Band 4. 46 Kay Ewing FHA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Chapter De- grees Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,4; FBLA 4; Student Council 3; Senior Super- lative, Neatest. Jerry Farmer FFA 1,2,3,4; Reporter 4; Library Club 4. George Fussell FFA 1,2,3,4. Ronald Gibson Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Student Council V. Pres. 1. Melissa Joe Fletcher FHA 1,2,3,4; Jr., Chpt., State Degrees; 4-H Club 1,2,3; FTA 2,3,4. Vickie Freeman FHA 1,2,3; Beta Club 2,3,4; Sec. 3; FBLA 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Editor 4; Homecoming Court 3; Top Ten 1. Mary G. Fussell FHA 1, FBLA 4. 47 Loretta Grantham FBLA 4. Wannelle Griffin 4-H 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 3. Jack Harper Elaine Wall Harper FFA 1,2,3,4. BETA Club 2,3,4, FHA 1,2,3, 4, Treas. 3, V. Pres. 4; Tri- Hi-Y 2,3,4 Top Ten 1,2,3; FBLA 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Stu- dent Council 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3 Class Sec. 1,2. Ronald Harper Football 1,2,3,4, Cap. 4; Utter Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4. 48 Derrell Hampton FFA 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 3,4. Tommy Harper FFA 1,2,3,4. Sandy Hudson Class V. Pres. 1; Class Treas. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Cheer- leader 2,3,4; Captain 4; Letter Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2; FFA Sweetheart 4; Yearbook Staff 1,2; Class Favorite 3; Senior Superlative, Best Personality; Secretary 4; Chaplain 4; Maid of Honor 4. Pete Hudson FFA 1,2,3,4. Russell Hester FFA 1,2,3,4. Seniors Form Close Friends During Four Years Carolyn Hutto FHA 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian 3; Historian 4; Trio 2,3,4; Junior and Chapter Degrees; FBLA 3,4; Reporter 4. Linda Jackson FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior and Chapter Degrees; 4-H Club 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,4. Jack Johnson FFA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Fire Marshal 4; Senior Superlative, Most Courteous Gary Jones Football Manager 1,2,3,4- Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball Manager 3,4; Beta Club 2,3; FTA 2,3,4; Class President 4. Linda Jackson FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior and Chapter Degrees; 4-H Club 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y Connie Kilgore FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 3,4, V. Pres. 3, Treas. 4; Beta Club 2,3,4 Pro- gram Chairman 4; FBLA 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Top Ten 2,3. Alicia Kitchens FHA 1,2,3,4; FBLA 4; Annual Staff 4; Basketball 1; Junior De- gree Chapter Degree; Top Fif- teen 3. Linda McDaniel FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior Degree; FTA 3; FBLA 4. Jane Carol McDaniel FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 1, Reporter 2, Secretary 3, President 4; Student 4; Library Club 3. 50 Helen McNatt FHA 1 Barbara Mixon 4-H 1; FBLA 4. James Morgan Football 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,4; Utter Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2. Ann Newton Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Sec. 2; Treas. 3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Class Pres. 3; V. Pres. 2; FHA 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 2,3; Asst. Editor 3; NSF Science Grant; U. of Ga. Merit 3; Top Ten 1,2,3; Girls State 3; S.C. 2,3,4; Senior Superlative, Miss ICHS. Anne Moore FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Utter Club 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Co- Captain 3. Larry Nipper FFA 1,2,3,4. Rhonda Nolan Class Treas. 1; Class Favorite 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; S.C. 2; Thespians 2,3,4; Treas. 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Letter Club 3,4; FTA 4; Homecoming Court 4. Patricia Odum FHA 1,2; Library Club 3,4. Marie Paulk FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3; Tri- Hi-Y 1,2. 52 Linda Kaye Paulk FHA 1,2,3,4; FFA Sweetheart 3 FBLA 3,4; Secretary 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; V. Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Top Ten 3; State Science Fair 2,3. Seniors Jane Rodgers, Ann Newton, Sheran Thompson and Elaine Harper were Among the Top Ten of the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Class. Donny Quinney Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; 4-H 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 1,2,4. JoAnne Roberts FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior, Chapter, and State Degrees; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1; FBLA 4. Patsy Phelps FHA 1,2,3,4; FT A 2; FBLA 3,4; V. Pres. 4. Allen Phillips Band 1; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Chaplain 3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; V. Pres. 4; State Science Fair 1,2,3. 53 Anne Roberts FHA 1,2; FTA 2,3,4; Top Ten 3. Harold Roberts FFA 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 2,3; V. Pres. 4; Student Council 3; Fire Marshal 4. Rhett Royal FFA 1,2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Letter Club 2,3,4; Senior Superlative, Best Personality. Thrilled Seniors Admire Class Rings Jane Rodgers Beta Club 2,3,4; V. Pres. 4; Top Ten 1,2,3; FTA 3,4; Rep. 3; Sec. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; NSF Institute; Governor's Honors Program; Yearbook Staff 4; U. of Ga. Merit 3; Student Council 3; Senior Superlative, Most Likely to Succeed. Anniece Ross FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Homecoming Court 1,2,3,4. 54 Jack Smith FFA 1,2,3,4; FHA Sweetheart 4; Letter Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Senior Superlative, Best Looking. Lain Rowell Mike Sims FHA 1,2,4; Library Club 1; FBLA FFA 1,2,3,4; Class Treas. 3; 4. Hi-Y 1,2. Jackie Spicer FHA 1,2,4; Library Club 1,2,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; FT A 2; FBLA 3,4; Top Ten 1; Better Citizens Honorary Club. Dean Spires Library Club 1,2,3,4. Betty Sutton Beta Club 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; FHA 1; Yearbook Staff 1,2; Letter Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Class Pres. 1; Class Sec. 3,4; Home- coming Court 1; Queen 4; Girl's Trio 1,3; Girl's Solo 3; Student Council 1,3; Senior Superlative, Prettiest. Dickie Stokes Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; V. Pres. 4; Football 3,4; Letter Club 3,4; Thespians 4. 55 Karen Sumner FHA 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 4 Beta Club 2,3; Top Ten 2. Bonnie Swanson 4-H Club 1,2; FHA 2; Student Council 2; Letter Club 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3. Herman Taylor 4-H Club 1; Football 1,2; Track 1,2. Each Senior Spends Time in Study and Preparation for the Day of Graduation Sue Thompson FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior and Chapter Degrees; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2,4; 4-H Club 1,2,3; Sec. 2; Library Club 4. Sheran Thompson FHA 1,2,3,4; Rep. V. Pres. 4; Junior Chapter, and State Degrees; Beta Club 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Top Ten 1,2,3. 56 Don Ross Vickers FFA 3,4; Hi-Y 3; Student Council 3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Most Valuable Player 3; Basketball 2. Teresa Tomberlin FHA 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Student Council 1,3; Treas. 3; Class Treas. 2; Class V. Pres. 4; Top Ten 1,2. Annie Faye Tucker FHA 2,3,4; FBLA 3,4; Pres. 4; Thespians 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; S.C. 4; Senior Superlative, Most Cooperative; Junior Degree. Spending the Last Year at ICHS the Senior is filled with the Joy of Fleet- ing High School Years Cheryl Walker FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior, Chapter, and State Degrees; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Asst. Historian 2; Asst. Reporter 4. Larry Wheeler Beta Club 4; Top Ten 3; Woodman of World Award 3; Senior Super- lative, Most Likely to Succeed. 57 Bruce West FFA 1,2,3,42 100 bu. Com Club 1,2,3,; Public Speaking Winner 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Reporter 4. Delores White Band 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 3; FHA 1,2,3, 4; Junior, Chapter, and State Degrees; FT A 1,2,3,4; V. Pres. 4. Billy Wingate FFA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Pres. 2; V. Pres. 3; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Senior Super- lative, Neatest. Donald Wiggins Ginger Wingate Hi-Y 1; FFA 1,3,4. Band 2,3,4; Majorette 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; Junior and Chapter Degrees. Don Woodrum FFA 1,2,3,4. Renna Woodrum FHA 1,2,3,4; Junior, Chapter, and State Degrees; Reporter 4; FT A 2; FBLA 4; 4-H 2,3. 58 Brenda Wood rum FHA 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 2; Danny Woods FBLA 3,4. FFA 1,2,3,4; Officer 4; FBLA 4. Linda Wright FHA 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,4; Band 2,3 4. Wanda Wright FHA 1,2,3,4; Trio 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Letter Club 2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Class Pres. 2; Class V. Pres. 3; FTA 4. Donny Young Hi-Y 2,3; FFA 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; Treasurer 4. 59 Judy Young FHA 1,2,3,4; 4-H 1,2,3, FBLA 4. Its Activities Chieftain Editors Vickie Freeman--Editor in Chief Karen Luke--As$'t Editor Brenda Sutton—Wanda Wright--Jane Rodgers President--Hugh Carver Secretary--Brenda Sutton Vice President—Mike Ashley Treasurer--Brenda Vaughn The STUDENT COUNCIL at ICHS is the student body representative in school activities. In this role the Council promotes projects and activities to enhance student life at the school. President—Ann Newton The purpose of the BETA CLUB is to promote the ideals of honesty and Their motto is to lead by serving others. Historian-Ginger Rodgers Vice President-Delores White President-Jane Carol McDaniel Secretary-Jane Rodgers Treasurer-Connie Kilgore The FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA is a national organization for students who wish to become teachers. 66 Vice President-Patsy Phelps Reporter-Carolyn Hutte Treasurer-Carolyn Vassey President-Annie Faye Tucker Secretary-Francis Taylor The FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA strive to develop business leadership and an understanding of business careers 67 Chapter Sweetheart--Sandy Hudson America Officers of Senior and Junior Chapters Membership in the Future Farmers of America is open to boys who study vocational agriculture. The club offers training in leadership, public speaking, livestock and other agricultural fields. 69 Mascots Frank Cook Chandra Young Future Homemakers of America 70 The Future Homemakers of America are constantly reaching Toward New Horizons in individual, family, and community living. 7! President-Mike Ashley Vice President-Alien Philips Secretary-Rosa Brown Treasurer-Rhonda Nolan Scribe-Sherri Odum Clerk-Dicky Stokes The THESPIANS each year provide fine entertainment for the student body and for community clubs and organi- zations. Each member should consider it an honor to belong to this group. 72 Secretary-Karen Mobley Vice President-Carolyn Veal President-Linda Kaye Paulk Treasurer-Ann Newton The TRI-HI-Y is a religious club. It extends high standards of Christian character throughout the school. The club provides ICHS with Teen-Talks and devotionals. 73 Eddie Brannen President The pledge of membership which each member takes exemplifies the excellence of the club; I pledge my head to clearer thinking; my heart to greater loyalty; my hands to better service; my health to better living for my club, my community, and my country. 74 V. President--Dicky Stokes President--Joe Cumbee Chaplain--Allen Phillips Treasurer--Phil Singletary Secretary--Mike Ashley The Hi-Y worked jointly with the Tri-Hi-Y in presenting morning devotionals to the student body, and Teen Talks to the school. The club is a branch of the YMCA. 75 Celia Newsome President Jane West Clenda Sue Law Treasurer Secretary LIBRARY ASSISTANTS are chosen from the ninth through the twelfth grade on the basis of qualifications and selection by the librarian. Their goal is to help provide library service to students and teachers. 76 The INTERACT CLUB, newly organized at Irwin County High School, is sponsored by the local Rotary International. The Interact, consisting of fifteen members, is a service club. The sponsor is Mr. W. A. Adams. Mr. W. A. Adams 77 Mike Sims President Harley Cheshier Vice President Joe Cumbee Secretary Dicky Stokes Treasurer Under the direction of Mr. Leonard Wagner, band director, the ICHS BAND had a successful year. The band performed on the football field, at pep rallies, in competition, and presented concerts to the public. Tell WHAT little boy to play more softly? 78 Members of the band distinguished themselves, the band, and 1CHS, by winning superior ratings in solo, duet and quartet performances at the District Music Festival. Peppy and high-stepping majorettes led the ICHS Marching Band. Vickie Batts--Cwen Carmichael—Joel Vaughn—Al Batts—Brenda Sutton—Karen Luke—Kathy Presley--Amelia Paulk--Jan Purvis--Diane Hudson. 79 Elisha Dickens Joel Vaughn Ted Dimsdale Leon Alligood Mark Sams Head majorette, Gwen Carmichael directed our band in many routines. The mascot is Pamela Sutton. Band Officers Pres. Ginger Wingate V. Pres, and Librarian Gwen Carmichael Sec. and Treas. Laurie Powell Asst. Librarian Warnelle Griffin 80 A team of eighteen students proved again this year that Irwin County High School is a strong competitor for literary excellence in the Eighth District of Georgia. All entrants performed well. 81 Debaters Karen Luke, Harley Cheshier, Brenda Sutton, and Mike Ashley were first place winners in sub-region competition. Because of this victory they met state debaters in Athens. Boys' and Girls' Declamation Mike Ashley--Brenda Sutton--Rosa Brown--Margaret Harper--Harley Cheshier. 82 Home Economics Sheran Thompson Patricia Brown Vocal Trio--V. Batts--B. Sutton--B. Sutton. Shorthand and Typing Julianne Boyer--Alicia Kitchens--Linda K. Paulk--Tommy Harper. Piano Karen Luke 83 Essay Hugh Carver--Harley Cheshier--Karen Luke--Jane Rodgers. One Act Play Brenda Sutton--Sherri Odum--Mike Ashley--Elaine Little--Dicky Stokes--Allen Phillips. 84 Each of these efficient workers prepare a nutricious lunch for our student body. Students and faculty are grateful to Mrs. Vickers and her staff for providing these wonderful meals. Adult classes are conducted by the vocational agriculture and vocational home economics departments. Mrs. Chapman and Mr. Boykin instruct these classes. Custodians In SPORTS, the spirited Indians completed an exciting 1966 season. They defeated several tough teams along the way and ran rampart over others. All teams they met felt the Indians' power. Irwin County High School students and all of Irwin County will always remember the effort these students gave. 86 Eloise Little--Margaret Harper--Martha Henderson--Rhonda Nolan--Donna Tucker--Elaine Harper--Karen Mobley--Sandy Hudson--Betty Sutton--Diane Sutton. CHEERLEADERS and loyal fans gave the Indians support from the sidelines. Their enthusiasm kept the flame of hope burning in the team. Many times they were rewarded with a touchdown or a basketball basket. 87 The Indians were well supervised by Coach Walker, Coach Gilchrist, Head Coach Cook, and Coach Elliott. Rhett picks up yardage for the Indians. Jack Smith Halfback Ronald Harper Tackle Dicky Stokes Tackle 88 Ronald Harper Captain Jack Smith Co-Captain Indians Post a 5—3—2 Record Mike Ashley End Clen Tucker Guard Bobby Carver Halfback 89 Harley Cheshier End Herman Chaney Halfback Fred McIntyre Guard Rhett Royal Halfback Indians win the toss Charles grabs a punt Ronald stops his man 90 Raymond Handley Tackle Charles Brantley Center Steve Tomberlin Quarterback Arthur Hudson End Harley gets instructions Jack moves for a score Rhett gets another yard 91 t.% Jud Pusey Halfback Johnny Milton Guard G. H. Caldwell Halfback Lamar Walls Tackle Kenneth Brown T ackle Phil Singletary Quarterback Virgil McIntyre--Buddy Morgan Gary Jones Managers Oscar Roberts Larry Day Quarterback Halftack 92 With regret we lose the services of Coach Ralph Cook. The zeal to win, and the desire to perform well which he instilled in the players will continue to be felt in competitive sports at ICHS. Jack Smith Most Valuable Player Ronald Harper Best Lineman Rhett Royal Best Back 93 Steve Tomberlin Best Hustler Golf Team Track Team 94 Arthur Hudson Lamar Walls Don O'Steen Lee Whittle Phil Singletary Quinton Branam v5 rw 97 Wanda Wright 98 Martha Cook Marcia Dimsdale Cathy Johnson Bonnie Swanson Sheryl Bledsoe Shirley Hendley Mary Elizabeth Griffin Joyce McNatt Celia Newsome 99 Its Accomplishments Because of his long and continuous dedication and devotion to education; and because of his unselfish and consecrated service to youth; and especially because of his earnest and untiring efforts to promote and improve educational opportunities and facilities for Irwin County youth, the 1966 Chieftain is grate- fully dedicated to Superintendent of Irwin County Schools MR. K. N. PHILLIPS � 02 Five students, Larry Wheeler, Jane Rodgers, Gwen Carmichael, Hugh Carver, and Karen Sum- ner are members of the Honorary Thousand Club. This select group scored more than a thousand on a competitive college board test. STAR STUDENT Star Student at ICHS. Mr. Paul Scott was chosen by Jane as Star Teacher 1966 at ICHS. 103 Sheran Thompson--McCall Magazine Award Connie Kilgore--Betty Crocker Award These awards are made to students taking Home Economics. To win, Seniors must take competitive examinations that are prepared and scored by the awarding patrons. Future Farmer of America Eighth District Public Speaking Winner Bruce West 104 Because of qualities of leadership, scholarship, and citi- zenship, Ann Newton was chosen the DAR student at ICHS by the Ben Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ann Newton A Queen of Hearts and a Valentine Princess was named in a contest sponsored by the Parents Teachers Association. These lovelies reigned at a Valentine Dance. Queen--Gwen Carmichael Princess--Donna Walker Six boys were chosen as best quali- fied to fulfill the duties of Junior Fire Marshal. They assist in hold- ing fire drills and in promoting fire safety. Larry Wheeler, Jack Johnson, Danny Woods, Tommy Harper, and Harold Roberts. 105 At the end of their junior year Hugh Carver, Teresa Tomberlin, Jane Rodgers, Ann Newton, and Gary Jones were presented with Certificates of Merit by the University of Georgia for commendable achievement during three years in high school. They were rewarded for being among the top 5% of their class. Ann Newton and Vickie Freeman received a high honor in being selected by the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion to attend Girls State in 1965. Mike Ashley and Brenda Sutton participated in the Governor's Honor Program, summer 1965. This is an honor which comes to few students. 106 Larry Wheeler received the Woodmen of the World award for proficiency in American history. Brenda Sutton was crowned Irwin County Sweet Potato Princess. Three seniors from ICHS were chosen by the National Science Foundation to participate in summer seminars held in colleges throughout the state. Students from ICHS who studied in colleges were: Jane Rodgers, Emery University; Hugh Carver, University of Georgia; and Ann Newton, West Georgia College. Miss Georgia Selects Miss Chieftain, Maid of Honor, and Chieftain Maids Miss Mary Jane Yates Miss Georgia 1965 Savannah, Georgia Dear Miss Wingate: Irwin County High School is certainly doing its share in upholding the reputation that Georgia has attained as the state of beautiful girls. You should be proud of having so many attractive girls in your school. My decision was made after a long study of the photographs submitted and I only wish that I could have met each of the candidates so that I would not have to rely completely on the magic of the camera. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of being a part of your 1966 yearbook and I wish for all of the '66 graduates much success and happiness. Sincerely yours, Mary Jane Yates Miss Georgia 1965 108 Mary Gail Fussell Suellen Darden Delores White 110 During halftime at the Atkinson County game, before a capacity crowd, Betty Sutton was crowned 1965 Home- coming Queen. She was accompanied by Senior Maids Rosa Brown and Sandy Hudson, who were runners-up for the honor of being crowned Homecoming Queen 1966. Principal W. H. Adams crowned the queen during half- time activities. These three girls were chosen by popular vote of the ICHS student body. Junior attendants Donna Tucker and Barbara Cargile looked exceptionally radiant the night of the coronation Queenly Attendants to Exuberant Lavonda Walters and June White added much to the excitement and happiness of the homecoming festivities 112 Senior attendants Rhonda Nolan and Anniece Ross were lovely and dignified representatives of classmates who chose them the Homecoming Queen Brenda Vaughn and Diane Sutton represented their class with noticeable beauty and serene grace. 113 Most Cooperative Senior Joe Cumbee- -Annie Faye Tucker Prettiest—Best Looking Betty Sutton--Jack Smith Neatest Senior Billy Wingate—Kay Ewing Most Courteous Senior Patricia Brown--Jack Johnson Best Personality Sandy Hudson--Rhett Royal Most Athletic Jack Smith--Rosa Brown Most Dependable Annie Faye Tucker-Gaty Jones Highest Scholastic Average Ann Newton--Hugh Carver Junior High School Cheerleaders Jr-Hi Faculty Mrs. Edna Minchew Mrs. Louise Sims Mrs. Marguerite Walker Mrs. Colleen Mathis (not pictured) Mrs. Jane Younginer Mrs. Annie M. Gill Mrs. Ann Walters Miss Winifred White Mr. Blake Drawdy Mrs. Wylene Bragg Mrs. Cleo Dill 125 Ronald Barrs Edwin Benson Ellen Biggers Mark Bradford Melvin Brantley Darlene Brown Mack Brown Patricia Chaney Louise Clayton Toby Clements Pat Combee Jack Culpepper Eighth Grade Raye Harris Little Miss FHA Jill Culpepper A1 Dorminy Connie Fletcher Eva Mae Day Manuel Edge Warren Fletcher Elisa Dickens Ricky Evans Clifton Fussell Ted Dimsdale Bonnie Fletcher Edward Fussell 126 Earl Gibbs Jeffery Cibson Brenda Criffin Connie Griffin Dennis Griffin Louise Griffin Greg Gumby Jerry Hamby Charles Harper Delphine Harper Dianne Harper Danny Harper Randy Harper Ricky Harper Raye Harris Gerald Hunter Penny Jones Joyce Jowers Dwight Law Janis Luke Dennis McCook David McCee Brenda McReady Myra Mitchell Class Favorites 127 4H Club Teddy Mixon Ronnie Mobley Randy Morgan Lowell Morris Sharlene Nolan Camilla Owens Nelson Paulk Arthur Perrin Deedee Powell Diane Pridgen Annelle Purvis Gerald Richardson Bonnie Roberson Randy Roberts Teresa Roberts Tommy Robinson Bob Roland Ken Smith Portia Smith Cleon Spicer Cecil Spires Russell Steverson Kathy Sumner Jerry Swanson 128 Donnie Wright Billy York William Heath Donald Youghn Wanda Youghn Donald Young 0 1 Class Officers A1 Dorimey--President Barbara Tucker--Secretary Sharlene Nolan--Treasurer Ted Dimsdale--Vice President 129 IMP Seventh Grade Wayne Alexander Leon Alligood Carol Austin Sharon Barber Richard Bates Melvin Bess Angie Boyer Robert Brannon Marville Brantley Arthur Braziel Wanda Brown Ricky Busbin Bob Cargile Carol Carmichael Susan Carr Larry Clark Rhonda Clements Edward Collins Beth Connell William Cook Joyce Cox Art Davis Camille Davis Chanda Davis 130 Teresa Davis Bailey Dickens Sue Dowdy Myia During Ricky Evans Curt Evers J. A. Evers Esther Farmer Wayne Fussell Kenneth Grantham Roy Grantham Diane Gray Wayne Gray Jane Green Cathy Griffin Robert Griffin Sammy Guy Mike Hampton Debbie Handley Alene Harp Lanessa Harper Katherine Harper Linda Harper Warren Henderson Wayne Hobbs Gary Hodgman Lamar Howell Sherry Howell Class Favorites Roxy Wingate--Warren Mixon Cindy Hudson Danny Hudson John Hudson T ommy Hudson Brenda Hutto Rosalyn Johnson Robert Jordan Joyce Joyner Randy Latham Lewis Lavender 131 Butler Luke Jimmie McCrimmon Phyllis McCrimmon Harriet McSwain Warren Mixon Wayne Mobley Johnny Morris Sue Mulkey Deb Murphey Sue Nipper Beth Paulk Gene Paulk Howard Paulk Marvin Paulk David Payton Danny Phelps Mike Price Sue Roberts Allen Ross Tommy Roberts Brenda Ross Martha Rowell Mike Sirmans Henry Smith 132 Dale Tucker Fletcher Tucker James Tucker Joan Tucker Marilyn Tucker David Turner Jesse Twilley Donnie Vickers Vickie Vickers Donna Walker Vickie Willey Roxy Wingate Janice Woods Dianne Wright Gary Wynn Bruce Young Jerry Edwards Ronald Harper Lonnie Paulk 133 Class Officers Sixth Grade R. Black M. Brown D. Clark J. Brannan W. Buchan D. Cleghorn D. Brown W. Carr P. Cox C. Brown T. Carver D. Culpepper L. Fain D. Fletcher R. Fletcher J. Freeman B. Fussell B. Fussell D. Grantham J. Criffin C. Criffin C. Grimes V. Guess D. Handley M. Harp 134 A. Harper B. Harper D. Harper L. Harper T. Harper M. Hendley W. Hendley N. Hodgman D. Holton C. Holton D. Hudson D. Hudson D. Hunter G. Hunter Roy Jones Doris Brown Class Favorites D. Kilgore J. Latham J. Lavender D. McCauley A. McCrimmon H. McDaniel M. McDaniel R. McIntyre C. Mitchell C. Mixon W. Mobley M. Osborne R. Osteen T. Paul M. Paulk T. Paulk 135 4H Club B. Yaughn D. Young V. Young J. Smith W. Purvis R. Quinney E. Reeves B. Roberts C. Roberson J. Roland V. Ross P. Rowell M. Sams D. Stood W. Steverson S. Taylor F. Tucker J. Tucker L. Tucker R. Tucker E. Turner J. Turner M. Vickers E. Waller D. Watson C. Wiley W. Whitley L. Wright L. Wynn M. Wynn B. Yarborough B. Young 136 Junior High School Football Squad Junior Fire Marshals Ronnie Wheeler William Cook Melvin Bess Eugene Paulk Jimmy McCrimmon The Chieftain Staff congratulates twelve Junior High students for an excellent scholastic record during the first two grading periods 1965- 1966. No grade less than ninety appears on their report card for this period of the school year. The Junior High section of this edition of the Chieftain is dedicated to A1 Dorminy, Raye Harris Ellen Biggers, Teresa Roberts, Diane Pridgen, Rhonda Clements, Cindy Hudson, Warren Henderson, Roxy Wingate, Blair Dorminy, Joye Roland, and Shirley Taylor. 137 Advertisers These are the advertisers who have contributed much toward the success of the Yearbook. They constitute a select group of very loyal ICHS supporters. Our heart felt appreciation to each of them. Of Course There Are Others, but None Like Luke Brothers BULLINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. FARMERS MILLING COMPANY, INC. The Farmers Friend Custom Grinding and Mixing F.M.C. Feeds Phone 468-7745 Georgia HOME FURNITURE COMPANY Complete House Furnishers Fitzgerald, Georgia WSIZ Gold Leaf--Yellow Pine Broadcasting Company PAULK AND WHITLEY WAREHOUSE HENDERSON TIRE AND RECAPPING COMPANY Tillman Fhulk--Edgar Whitley Dunlap Tires Fertilizers - -Insecticides Feeds--Seeds Highway 125 Phone 468-5249 Phone 468-7645 Ocilla Georgia W. J. Henderson Extra Savings for You SENIORS! LITTS DEPARTMENT STORE I Wish for You A Life of Service and Success Fitzgerald, Georgia Latest Campus Styles Gene Cowan REEDER MK3AUGHEY SPICIAUSTS IN SPOUTS AT WALTON AND BROAD Compliments of IRWINVILLE POSTOFFICE Herbert Godwin Postmaster LOUISE’S BEAUTY PARLOR Phone 468-5032 Fourth St. Ocilla, Georgia INSTITUTIONAL WHOLESALERS, INC. More and Better Servings in Every Can Purveyors of Quality Products Georgia, North Florida North Carolina, South Carolina Prompt Shipment Made of All Orders Whether a Case or a Carload General Offices Catering Exclusively to Schools, Colleges Hospitals, Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs, Industrial Food Operations Bakers and Institutions Macon, Georgia WHITE PEST CONTROL Fitzgerald Georgia OWEN’S, INC. Sporting Goods--Hardware Hemlock 5-5628 214 Broad Ave. Albany, Ga. Congratulations, Seniors! W. H. TUCKER FARMERS TRADING COMPANY Dealers for the Finest Farm Equipment YfiJf PtoluCtr «P LOC l. fAtml if ©UA. A ComfL re L pm OF F U k ]) ni iy Pio)uC f5 Quality Groceries OCILLA GROCERY COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. Toiletries--Drugs NEIL'S DRUG STORE Fitzgerald, Ga. Skilled Hairstyling JOYCE'S BEAUTY SHOPPE Ocilla, Ga. Styles for All Occasions HALPERIN’S DEPARTMENT STORE More People Are Buying Ford MOTORS INC. IRWIN COUNTY Ocilla, Ga. Fitzgerald, Ga. Large or Small We Welcome Your Account THE FIRST STATE BANK Ocilla, Ga. Sales and Service Meat Curing and Processing Bar B Que BOATENREITER INC. Fitzgerald, Ga. SPICER PROCESSING PLANT Ocilla, Ga. 119 East Central Ave. Phone 468-5123 Compliments of IRWIN FINANCE CORPORATION Ocilla, Ga. Better Groceries Lumber and Building Supplies CARGILE GROCERY AND CITY MKT. STANDARD SUPPLY COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. Phone Fitzgerald, Ga. 423-2145 Don't Be a Drop-Out WILLIS GIN AND WAREHOUSE INC. Jack Willis, Owner Ocilla, Ga. Furniture, Appliances, Auto Supplies Professional Beauty Service WILMA'S BEAUTY SHOP ECONOMY AUTO STORE Monroe and Ralph Sims Ocilla, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. If You Don't Know Your Drugs Cleans White As Snow Know Your Druggist WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY HAILE DRUG COMPANY Fitzgerald, Ga. Fitzgerald, Ga. Expert Photography Frigidaire, Maytag Appliances Wurlitzer Piano and Musical Supplies JOHN CARTER MODERN APPLIANCE COMPANY Fitzgerald, Ga. Fitzgerald, Ga. Styles of Distinction HYBERNIA’S Ocilla and Fitzgerald, Ga. Gifts - -China - -Jewelry Expert Beauty Care and Advice LIL'S BEAUTY SHOP Trade and Save H AND M GROCERY COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. OCILLA JEWELRY COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. Best Wishes from For All Your Printing Needs WARREN AND HARRY MIXON THE OCILLA STAR Attorneys at Law Ocilla, Ga. Congratulations OCILLA OIL AND FERTILIZER COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. Get Extra Values at Your Rexall Store OCILLA PHARMACY Ocilla, Ga. Talk over Your Building Needs with Us STANDARD SUPPLY COMPANY Senior Ring Representative McMillan jewelry Fitzgerald, Ga. Pressing--Cleaning--Altering PARAMOURE CLEANERS Ocilla, Ga. Compliments of NATIONAL BANK OF FITZGERALD Fitzgerald, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. Your Friend MR. CHARLES YOUNG Clerk Irwin County Superior Court Where Your $ Dollars $ Make More $en$e IRWIN COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Ocilla, Ga. A Friend of Education Groceries and Good Meats MR. EMORY WALTERS WILCOX GROCERY COMPANY Attorney Ocilla, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. Irwin County's Trading Center A. S. HARRIS DEPARTMENT STORE Ocilla, Ga. Good Wishes We Welcome You at All Times ROGERS INSURANCE AGENCY ROSS SERVICE STATION Ocilla, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. Drive with Care Buy Sinclair FREEMAN'S SERVICE STATION Ocilla, Ga. WALKER'S 5 AND 10 Shop for Your Groceries at Has Your School Needs Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker TOWSON GROCERY Ocilla, Ga. Mystic, Ga. Let Us Help Save Your Money DILL'S HARDWARE COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. HERFF-JONES COMPANY Collegiate Mr. Elliot Battle Caps and Gowns Complete Graduation Service Diplomas In Irwin County TURK'S PHARMACY Ocilla, Ga. Has Low Prescription Prices Compliments of IRWIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION A. A. Childs, Chairman W. O. Wingate Richard C. Owens LorieV. Walters W. D. Dimsdale K. N. Phillips, Superintendent Gas—Oil--Tires--Service COLEY’S SERVICE STATION Ocilla, Ga. Shop with Confidence For Good Food Buys Shop WESTERN AUTO STORE RED AND WHITE GROCERY Ocilla, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. Your Prescription Is Our Most Important Responsibility Wingate Prices Mean Savings REIDS DRUG STORE WINGATE FURNITURE COMPANY Ocilla, Ga. Ocilla, Ga. For Recreation and Fun Visit “Uncle Eli” Flowers for All Occasions SCOTTS FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP Boating--Dancing--Swimming Member F.T.D. Fitzgerald Georgia Good Farming Is South Georgia's Greatest Asset PLANTERS WAREHOUSE AND LOAN Phone 423-3108 Fitzgerald Georgia A Crowd Pleaser DR. PEPPER America's Refreshing Drink LUKE OIL COMPANY INC. Complete and Satisfactory Service Your Friendly Store MILDRED'S BEAUTY SHOP LAYTON’S Phone 468-7981 Waterloo Georgia Ocilla Georgia ■1! Ill ■■■ JHH Auction Sales Highest Prices Paid for Your Livestock ICHS CLASS This Was ICHS 1966 u -L ' .0 W 7 '7 tZ j j .v y r y v wr Its IV . ■■I jfrjxV ii le, . l,i . Its Activities Its Accomplishments We leave this place, having known these people and participated in these activities. Our experiences at ICHS will never be forgotten, but will be the basis of our lives in other places, as we meet other people and take part in new activities. Class of 1966 160 SHdvnoomv Ks V: -. r. v - - . .'-'.V - ’ '- t. . ■ v - . „- - i, -' . v --T jk - . • . •� ;• • •■■ • ■ - . - • - ' m .rv . • -.V V- -: . •- .• : . : . : • r- . v .. -A- •• ;• - •-• • . -• ,’■ mrr-jj s -v- - . - . • BWS • 1.- -• J.-.T