Jackson Central Merry High School - Crossroads Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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ff' b V - , .f Above: Named to the AlifDis,tgirs1,,'Ail-West TN and ist team, All-State, anoireqipianrpi the JC-M Tooth and 1 N Claw Defensive Mays. Right photo l left to right: Recipientsiiifiitiefidtaohoes' Award tor the 1978 iootbali seaS0n1weretTony Dugger and Matt Taliaferrog Eddie Gray andQAndy Dailey tied for the t scholastic award Receiving awatdegigppmsiandlng h periormaneedzirihgitiieiiifwigQiootball N season were, Leif? !oarightZgQl?freihtir0w.' Andy Williams, ist team, Ali'Westf'TNgTg2Albbistrlol, and Honorable Mention, All-Stateg Pat Willis, All-District Trey Middleton,lAllAWest TN., kicker: back row: Steve Bishop, Ai!-District, 2nd team, Allqwest TN., recipient, JC-M's Outstanding Lineman awafdg Rodney Butler, All-District, All-West TN., 2nd team, All-State, named JC-Mis Most Outstanding Backg Fiay Barnetle, All-District, All-West TN, recipient JC-M's Tooth and Claw Oftensive award. T50

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NATIONAL HO OR SOCIETY niors eligible tor the National Honor Society, Left to right, row 1: Anne Benton, Judy Jaworowicz, Lisa Casteel, Shelia Copeland, Ava DeBerry, James Long. ddie Gray, Jett Cupples, Claude Johnson: row 2: Alice Ellis, Linda Carter, Marcia Carter, Anne Hartley, Carita Holland, Clinton Carter, Kelly Hamlett, Stan ochenek, Dianne Cotton: row 3: Louise Holt, Mary Curlin, Amy Clayton, Melissa Floyd, Dianne Walker, Cindy Hearn, Elizabeth Rainey, Judy Booth, Latrlcia A ibbs, Mike Martindaleg row 4: Steve Boyd, David Murphy, James Eason, Mary Lou Menzies, Rosemary Bond, Sharon Watkins, Priscilla Brayp row 5: Matt Tallat- rro, Mitch Patton, Ronnie Giddens, Greg Jobe, Scott Crocker, Franklin Murchison. Agia 'I V A lso eligible tor the National Honor Society, Left to right, row 7: Jill Rainey, Jane Webb, Rhonda Wortham, Nelson Smith, Steve Collins, Nina Quinn, Missy Davis, rki Deaton, Angela Dawson, Karen Hewitt, row 2: Marty Blasick, James Parten, Wcki Burton, Kim Miller, Sharon Thaxter, Kaye Owens, Carol Simurra, Cindy rown, Barbara Williams, Peggy Hurst: row 3: Tracy Evans, Lisa Breazeale, Jack Story, Melinda Wilkins, Donna Wilson, Candy Waite, Diane Kail, Taleana A ount, Nancy K. Johnson, Lisa Holmes, row 4: William Pennington, Eric Williams, Jane Blass, Dickie Ross, Beverly Vann, Rebecca Pearson, Carla Theus, Iifenelleli-tocgytiseldf Amy Harris, Susan Crews: row 5: Myron Eason, Tracey Wilson, Joe Piercey, Gina Franklin, Scott Beecham, Ginger Leslie, Missy Irvine, David J arris, n y arey.

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After his return from the February victory in Cuba, Jackie was pre- sented to JC-M students during a pep assembly, Senior Jackie Beard has gained recognition for himself, his school, and his community through his achievements in the sport of boxing. His hard work and dedication to his goal have enabled him to develop the skill to perform successfully at all levels ot competition. He has consistently scored victo- ries in local, area, national and international matches. He has traveled extensively both in the United States and abroad and has appeared on national television both as a competitor and as a featured athlete. A highlight of Jackie's young career came when he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall ot Fame as the Co-Amateur Athlete of the Year for 1978-79. Despite the demands made upon him by his sport, Jackie has maintained his academic standing and has participated in JC-M's wrestling program. Constant determi- nation and tremendous effort have indeed proved rewarding tor Jackie, one ot JC-Ms most outstanding personalities ever. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS BOXING 1977 and 1978 West Tennessee and Mid-South Golden Gloves Champion 1978 National Golden Gloves Champion AAU Champion Champion U S Mini Olympics Lost by a highly disputed decision to the Cuban Champion in New York 1979 Defeated the English National Champion Defeated the Russian National Champion Defeated the Cuban National Champion in Cuba by a unanimous decision Defeated his opponent Polish National Team West Tennessee and Mid South Golden Gloves Champion Defeated his opponent Irish National Team Runner up National Golden Gloves Tournament Defeated his opponent East German Team WRESTLING 3rd place regional competition 1978 2nd place district competition 2nd place regional competition 1977 1stp!arTe district competition