Lamar High School - Elixir Yearbook (Lamar, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1980 volume:

ELIXIR 1980 Lamar High School Lamar, South Carolina Editor-in-Chief.............................Gwen Dixon Associate Editor .................Bryan Mozingo Business Managers.........................Darryl Reynolds Cindy Parnell Senior Editor..............................Randy LaCross Underclass Editors ..............Geronell Chavis Denise Newsom Robin Newsom Faculty Editor.............................Kathy Amerson Sports Editor......................Glenn Rogers Features Editors...........................Angie Meggs Lynn Jordan Organization Editors .............LeGrand Boston Tammy Dorriety Photographer...............................Susan Watford 1 Dedication... We are privileged to have at L.H.S. a dedicated teacher and friend. Mr. Albert Gray has helped our school in many more ways than one. He has been Senior Class sponsor for several years, has taught us English, has helped raise money for the senior trip and other school functions, and has supported other extra-curricular activities. To you, Mr. Gray, we dedicate the 1980 ELIXIR. Thank you for all you've done. 2 Table of Contents DEDICATION........................2 LIVING............................3 PARTICIPATING....................18 LEARNING ........................80 TEACHING........................116 SUPPORTING......................130 3 A Time for Us A Time for Memories The ELIXIR celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. During these past years, times have changed and so have the people. To you. ELIXIR, happy anniversary: without you the great memories of Lamar High School would be lost. A place to give, a place to receive, a place to just be you. Here at L.H.S., we are a proud Student Body, because of the experiences and excitement that take place during the school year. Here at L.H.S. we enjoy dances. Pep Rallies, the Homecoming parade, lunch breaks, and just walking down the halls smiling or saying hello. We work hard learning vocabulary words, doing term papers, studying, listening to lectures, and working on extracurricular projects. We try hard because we know that one day it may help us reach our desired goals. We are one of the best schools around, and we will strive to keep it that way. There is a time for us. This is our time; this is our place. A Time for Participating L.H.S. has many activities, organizations, and honors that students can join, be elected to. earn, or be chosen for; such as, softball, baseball, football ... band, Beta Club, cheerleaders ... scholarships and beauty contests. We all have the opportunity to participate in our time and our place. Varsity Football (1) The 1979 Varsity Football Team: left to right — top to bottom — TOP: Coach D. Poole, R. Washington. J. (ones, M. Bines, D. McElveen. B. Jefferson, C. Morrell, G. Windham. R. Lloyd, R. Watford, M. Carter, Coach T. Styers MIDDLE: A, Quillen, J. Youngs. T. Daniels. G. Haynes, T. Lloyd. S. Jordan. M. Windham. B. Watford. T. Manson. R. Melton, T. Tyner BOTTOM: Justin Jordan, R. McDaniel. C. Garner, A. Reynolds, G. Rogers. S. Gardner. M, Haynes. Jeff Jordan. C. Windham, R. Benson, Jon Jordan NOT PICTURED: Coach J. B. Gainey. Coach J. Bloom, Coach P. Bell 1979 IS A REBUILDING YEAR FOR FOXES The varsity football squad of 1979 had a somewhat disappointing year. Lost were 16 members from last year’s squad, so this year's season was spent to rebuild for the future. Many young players gained valuable experience on the field. The team showed promise for the next season as they displayed much talent, patience and dedication. 20 (2) Coach Poole has a conference with quarterback Manson. (1) Senior guard Bart Watford (2) Senior guard Andrew Quillen (3) Senior guard Danny Ray McElveen (4) Senior running back Quintin Wilson (5) Senior tackle Randy LaCross Special Note: The annual staff would like to apologize for not including senior tackle Joe Jones because a picture was not available. 21 Senior guard Micheal Bines 22 Senior end Chris Windham 23 Referee talks with game captains Morrell and Bines. KEEPING THAT SPIRIT!! This group of girls was the backbone of the football spirit this year. They strongly supported the team and cheered in freezing temperatures and drenching rain. They prepared spirit banners, rendered us moving pep rallies, and raised money for the Booster Club, all of which was greatly appreciated. So, let’s take time to commend them on their everlasting spirit, continuous hard work, and never-ending dedication. Thanks a bundle!! (1) Varsity Football Cheerleaders of 1979: left to right — M. Lewis. T. Conyers. A. Meggs, R. Newsom. J. Plummer, M. Howell, D. Reynolds, M. Harrison. P. Robinson (2) Robin and Melissa try to get the fans excited. (3) NOBODY can out-yell Darryl! (4) The Cheerleaders show how a pyramid is formed ... IN STYLE! (5) Senior head cheerleader Robin Newsom. (6) Sophomore Tammie Conyers. (7) Sophomore Margo Howell. (8) Senior Angie Meggs. (9) Sophomore mascot Jo Lane Plummer. (10) Sophomore Melissa Lewis (11) Junior Monica Harrison. (12) Junior Pam Robinson. (13) Senior Darryl Reynolds. Junior Varsity Football (1) THE 1979 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: left to right — bottom to top — 1st ROW: D. Watford, J. Davis. C. Phillips, P. Hardee, Karl Huneycutt, S. Howell, Kyle Huneycutt, B. McDaniel, D. Price, V. Davis, M. Thomas, W. Thomas, J. Huggins 2nd ROW: Manager K. George, S. Reynolds, J. Reynolds, M. Windham, B. Parnell, R. Dixon, R. Price, J. Cooper, S. Nero, L. Robinson, D. Jefferson, K. Herrington, D. Evans 3rd ROW: Manager C. Weaver, M. Tolson, S. Parnell, F. McDowell, D. Samuel, T. Taylor, T. Weaver, G. Greene, T. Windham, K. Hardee, T. Yarborough, L. Robinson. Manager R. Blathers 4th ROW: Coach P. Bethea. P. Oliver, C. LaCross, E. Gerald, G. Spivey, M. Windham, D. Polk, C. Poole, C. Grady, Coach P. Bell JV’S HAVE THIRD STRAIGHT WINNING SEASON Talent, determination, inspiration, and perspiration led the JV football team of 1979 to a six and two season record. The well-coached and well-disciplined team demonstrated their unconquerable abilities by completely overpowering their opponents in their victories. Each of the wins can be attributed to team effort and team spirit, in the traditional LHS fashion. (2) Charlie prepares for rough play. (3) Running back Evander Gerald outraces pursuers. (4) Coach Bell and Coach Bethea tell Marty the game strategy. (5) With a 21-0 score and 45 seconds to play, the JV’s are jubilant over what looks to be another win. (1) Charlie struggles for extra yardage. (2) Greg heads downfield on the kickoff. (3) JV defense allows opposition no yardage. (4) Coach Bell reviews technique. (5) Coach Bethea gives players a word of advice before sending them into the game. (6) Captains Windham and Gerald display their sportsman-like conduct. (7) Silver Foxes anticipate running the opening kick-off in for a TD. 30 BEGINNING OF A NEW LHS TRADITION This year there was a first at LHS — JV Cheerleaders. The nine young ladies chosen cheered at both JV football and JV basketball games. They supplied that magic ingredient of spirit in the gym and on the field. They did a fine job of supporting our JV sports, and a tremendous job of representing our school. GO JV’S!!! (1) Left to right — L. Howell, P. Allen. P. Jones, K. McDonald, S. Lane, S. Munn, C. Shady, C. Jeffery (2) That was a fantastic play! (3) Sherrie Lane is ecstatic over a JV touchdown. (4) Get up and yell! (5) Head Cheerleader Paula Allen (6) Celestine Jeffery (7) Sherrie Lane (8) Sandy Munn (9) Penny Jones (10) Linda Howell (11) Celeste Shady (12) Kathy McDonald (13) Delores Ross Boys' Varsity Basketball (1) 1979-80 Boys' Varsity Basketball Team: 1. to r.—TOP: Head Coach J. Bloom, S. Davis, J. Kennedy, M. Bines. D. Coe, B. Watford. A. Dolford, Manager W. Lyde BOTTOM: A. George, T. Tyner, T. Manson, T. Daniels. M. Thomas, G. Scott, J. Mayshack. L. Davis YOUNG PLAYERS, LACK OF EXPERIENCE HURT SEASON The 1979-80 Boys' Varsity Basketball team was composed of only 3 seniors, including only 1 experienced starter, so this was definitely a rebuilding year for the Foxes. The team looks forward to next year when the majority of the team will return. (2) Senior forward George Scott. (3) Senior guard Bart Watford. (4) Senior guard Alton George. (5) Dwight has his eye on the basket. 34 (1) Dwight leaps high for the rebound. (2) Sammie prevents further penetration of the offense. (3) Dwight takes careful aim with his lay-up shot. (4) Bart and Dwight are careful not to commit a foul. (5) Frustration shows on Micheal's face as he looks for the (6) MitcS prepares to penetrate a tough defense. (7) lames concentrates on sinking two. (8) Another Micheal Bines Reject. (9) Bart times his rebound jump. (10) Bines lays-up two. . (11) Bart and Dwight play “scamper for the ball with the opponents. Girls' Varsity Basketball 38 (1) 1979-80 Girls' Varsity Basketball Team: TOP TO BOTTOM: left to right — TOP: Coach P. Bell, D. Windham, M. Harrison, P. Robinson, C. Anderson, M. Mack. S. Lisbon. M. Thomas, D. McCullough, Manager V. Harrison BOTTOM: S. Watford, K. Hutson, C. Coe. J. Dargan. S. Hammonds, G. Lloyd YOUNG TEAM HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS The 1979-80 Edition of the Foxettes was composed of young players. There were no seniors on the team. The girls had a new coach, Perry Bell, who had to rebuild the team. He did a fine job of it, and the Foxettes proved to be real fighters. They lost some tough games and won some tough games. Next year should turn out to be very successful for the girls, since the entire team will be returning. (2) Sonya with the rebound. (3) Lamar gets the tip-off. (4) Pam makes an easy lay-up. (5) Everyone watches patiently to see if the ball goes into the basket. AJtfifi (1) Pam doesn’t seem to enjoy being the minority in a three-on-one. (2) With the ball up for grabs. Monica and Charlotte fight for possession. (3) Monica eyes the goal, waiting to rebound the ball. (4) Foxettes in a fight for the ball. (5) Pam doesn’t like the idea of the opponent’s having the ball. (6) Sonya steals the ball as Monica. Pam. and Ginger look on. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS ... ROCKIN' STEADY Rockin' steady was only part of the contribution these girls donated to the basketball program this year. They stuck with the teams through thick and thin. When the team was down, the girls worked even harder to rouse spirits and get the momentum on our side. Their vivacious support was always nothing less than superb; we thank them for it. (1) The 1979-80 Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Squad: left to risht — TOP: M. Anderson. D. Newsom. A. Culledge BOTTOM: W. Salyers. B. Stoudemire. C. Parnell. C. Perkins, mascot J. Plummer (2) Basketball Cheerleaders show’ their spirit. (3) Beth Stoudemire. junior (4) Cindy Sue Perkins. Sophomore (5) Cindy Parnell. Junior (6) Annette Gulledge. Junior (7) Wanda Salyers. Junior (8) Denise Newsom. Junior. Co-Head Cheerleader (9) Melanie Anderson. Senior. Head Cheerleader Terri Parnell. Sophomore, (picture not available) Boys'JV Basketball (1) The 1979-80 Boys’ JV Basketball Team: left to right — TOP: Coach P. Bethea. G. Haynes. G. Green. T. Shaw, C. Jeffrey, S. Jordan. E. Gerald. R. Moses. M. Devine, Coach T. Styers BOTTOM: E. Johnson. T. Jeffords, S. Parnell. R. Dixon. M. Zimmerman. Manager M. Haynes JV’S HAVE STREAK OF BAD LUCK This year the JV Boys’ Basketball team had a tough season. The guys displayed talent and poise but sometimes had trouble “getting it together.” They lost several close games, some of which were lost in multiple overtimes. But the boys kept their spirit alive and played each game as if it were the beginning of a new season. (2) Carey takes an easy shot. (3) Garris concentrates on passing the ball to someone under the basket. (4) Since Mark refuses to give up possession, there will have to be a jump ball. (5) Evander takes an easy lay-up. (6) Tony jumps as high as he can to control the tip-off. (7) Tim takes careful aim at the charity line. 44 (1) TOP: S. Davis. T. Hudson. M. Gardner. F. Lloyd. ). Kempson. C. Morrell. Coach P. Bell MIDDLE: |. Nutter. M. Driggers. D. (4) Joe waits for oncoming pitch. (5) Joe on the verge of scoring. (6) Jerry slams a line drive. (7) Carl hits ball to centerfield. (8) Mark catches throw far out. (9) Aaron pitches fastball. 46 unm Foxes Sport an 8-2 Conference Record In 1979 the baseball team was Conference runner-up. Their only two conference losses came at the hands of defending State Champion McColl. Lamar ended the season as one of eight teams in the state Class A playoffs. (1) BOTTOM: P. George. K. Hudson. J. Yarborough, C. Anderson. A. Daniels. C. Damon TOP: Coach P. Bethea. P. Robinson. C. Lloyd. D. Mack. S. Hutson. G. Dolford. M. Mack. V. Fox. L. Allen. A. Yarborough. Coach S. Saunders 5 0 f t b a 1 (2) Kathy heading for left field. (3) Chris eyes oncoming pitch. (4) Uh. oh! A strike! (5) Keenly watching the ball. Carla hopes for a homerun. (6) Hoping to make an out, Debbie struggles for grounder. (7) Chris rounds bases. (8) Mary snags one. (9) Nita beats out throw to home plate. First LHS Teams in 10 Years — Conference Champs!!! The 1979 LHS GIRLS AND BOYS track teams did a fine job in representing our school in the upper state and state track meets. Track and Field is a sport of determination, agility, and strength, all of which the Foxes displayed in a winning fashion. (1) BOTTOM: L. Watford. S. Sci-pio. C. Coo. K. Lowry. C. Dor-rioty. V. Damon. E. Lucas. I. Wilson. V. Wilson MIDDLE: I). Windham. R. Nowsomo, M. Anderson, S. Watford. J. Plummer. D. Wood ham. A. George. G. Lloyd TOP: Coach T. Styers, D. Yarborough. B. Stoudcmire, T. Chandler, D. Zimmerman. S. Hammonds. M. Harrison, S. Lisbon. Coach D. Poole. (2) BOTTOM: C. Anderson. M. Devine, C. Poole. R. Melton. G. Haynes, R. Dixon. M. Hines. M. Haynes. K. Hardee, M. Bacote MIDDLE: L. Davis. T. Manson. R. Watford. G. Windham. T. Tyner. M. Bines. E. Gerald. F. Eighty, J. Youngs. D. Lewis TOP: Coach D. Poole. N. Wallace. W. Lyde. E. Ross. O. Martin. R. La Cross. C. Cooper. K. Cooper, D. Coe. G. Damon (3) Carl jumps across the low hurdles with case. (4) The victorious 880 relay team: Surlinda. Iris. Barbara, and Violet. (5) Charlotte performs the winning broad jump. (8) Michael in first place as usual. (7) Beth concentrates on slinging the discus as far as possible. 50 Track 1 t r X Un MMN 'W Student Council Co-Sponsors of Student Council Ms. Dot Plummer and Ms. Blanche Thomas Treasurer of the Student Body Tina Windham The Lamar High Student Council has contributed much to L.H.S. this year. Some of the projects Council has undertaken have been Spirit Week for football and basketball, American Education Week, and Christmas gifts for crippled children. Student Council is a moving, active force at Lamar High. It deserves the support and cooperation of the student body and the faculty. President of the Student Body Randy LaCross Vice-President of the Student Body Todd Corresponding Secretary of the Student Body Manson Angie Windham Representatives: 1. to r. — 1st ROW: V. Davis. A. Windham. P. James. S. Lane. N. Drew. P. Hardee. D. Kirby. A. Bell 2nd ROW: S. Howell, J. Jordan. T. Windham. T. Conyers. V. Ward. J. Dargan. T. Windham. L. Dixon 3rd ROW: R. LaCross. M. Anderson, M. Carter. T. Manson. R. Watford. C. Lloyd. G. S ott. S. Hudson. G. Haynes I V 53 Annual Staff The ELIXIR staff has tried to present an accurate and artistically well-put-together record of the 1979-1980 school year at Lamar High. We hope our publication is pleasing. As costs go up and money is harder to get for such things as high school publications, we hope the student body and faculty support continues and, in fact, grows. The annual staff is grateful for such support; a yearbook cannot continue without it. Editor-in-Chief Gwen Dixon Staff Members: 1 to r — KNEELING: D. Newsom. D. Reynolds, T. Tolson, ]. Woods, V. Damon, P. Amerson, P. Joye, J. Woods. 2nd ROW: C. Parnell. K. Amerson. J. Martin, M. H. Cannon, J. Plummer, K. McDonald. T. Dorriety, A. Meggs, S. Watford. R. Newsom. M. Howell, A. Bell. 3rd ROW: L. Boston. V. Harrison, T. Herrington, T. Melton, V. Ward. T. Windham. T. Conyers, D. Windham. N. Reynolds. G. Dixon, B. Morrell, L. Mancil. M. Driggers, L. Jordan. B. Mozingo. R. LaCross, S. Reynolds. 54 Publishes a Record of Our Times Each Year Photographer Susan Watford Organizations Editors Tammy Dorriety and LeGrand Boston u � i Sports Editor Glenn Rogers. Associate Editor Bryan Mozingo Sponsor Ms. Melinda Rousselle discusses plans with Angie and Faculty Editor Kathy Amerson. Features Editors Lynn Jordan and Angie Meggs Business Manager Darryl Reynolds. Senior Editor Randy La Cross 56 lb . ■Ea Co-Editors Randy LaCross and Melanie Anderson Newspaper Staff The FOX TALK staff has done a really excellent job this year in publishing four issues of the Lamar High newspaper. The newspaper has become a publication equal to that of any other school’s in the state. The second issue’s in-depth analysis of the nuclear power problem was especially good. Lamar High is fortunate to have such an exemplary newspaper. Staff: 1. to r. — 1st ROW: M. Howell. D. Reynolds. C. Anderson. J. L. Plummer. B. Morrell. N. Reynolds. G. Dixon. W. Lyde. M. Bines. G. Scott 2nd ROW: A. Meggs. M. Anderson. B. Stoudemire. K. McDonald. K. Lowry. F. Glasscock. T. Windham 3rd ROW: R. LaCross. M. Garter. J. Jordan. B. Mozingo, G. Rogers, T. Manson, F. Lighty 57 Contributing Editors Robin Newsom and Margo Howell Co-Sponsors Ms. Eleanor Ashe 58 Four Big Issues This Year Features Editor Darryl Reynolds. News Editor Bryan Mozingo Sports Editors Todd Manson and Micheal Bines Managing Editor Freddie Lighty, Typist George Scott Beta Clubs The Beta Club is an honorary organization, to get into which a student must have a 90 average or above. Lamar High has the Senior Beta Club, which is composed of students from grades ten through twelve, and the Junior Beta Club, students from grades seven through nine. We are proud of our students who have achieved the high distinction of membership in Beta Club, which does so much for L.H.S. Senior Beta Club: 1. to r. — 1st ROW: R. LaCross. M. Anderson. B. Mozingo. T. Manson. G. Rogers. B. Watford 2nd ROW: M. Howell. L. A. Dority, C. Howell. P. James. B. Morrell, D. Newsom. K. Hutson. T. Windham 3rd ROW: J. Jordan. N. Reynolds. S. Hutson. C. Perkins. L. Huneycutt. C. Anderson. M. Lewis. J. Jordan. M. Devine. G. Haynes Senior Sponsor Ms. Flossie Cousar Junior Sponsor Ms. Susan Junior Beta Club: 1. to r. — 1st ROW: S. Lane. S. Howell. K. Stratton. G. Nutter. V. Davis. B. Rogers. Brooks C. Shady. C. Clements. S. Arthur. S. Griffin. D. Kirby 2nd ROW: M. Youngs. Carolyn Miles. S. Hud- son. C. Poole. L. Howell. L. Harrell. V. Ward. C. Lloyd. B. Davis. M. Privette, H. Windham 60 Advanced Band Drum Major Jan Yarborough Band Members: M. Amerson. D. Andrews. M. Bines. O. Bell. C. Cannon. J. Damon. R. Dixon. W. DuBose. G. Greene. G. Greene. L. Green. S. Griffin. S. Hammond. G. Haynes. M. Haynes. K. Herrington. E. M. Howell. L. Huneycutt. K. Hutson. C. Jeffery. P. Jones. J. Jordan. J. Jordan. R. Johnson. J. Kennedy. C. LaCross. F. Lighty, C. McDaniels. B. McFadden. R. Melton. B. Mozingo. D. Newsom. L. Odom. C. Parnell. C. Perkins. C. Phillips. J. Samuel. S. Scipio. G. Scott. T. Shaw. J. Small. B. Stoudemire. D. Watford. L. Watford. C. Weaver. D. Windham. P. Windham. T. Windham. A. Yarborough. J. Yarborough. M. Youngs. M. Zim-mon 61 Rifle Girls New This Year The Lamar High School band just keeps improving and improving. Every time we hear it play or see it march, the band is more and more of a harmonic unit. It is gratifying to see that the band, under the direction of Ms. Ellen Dubord, has come such a long way in such a relatively short period of time. Four flag girls were added to the band this year. These girls have learned their maneuvers well, and they certainly add a certain zing and liveliness to the L.H.S. marching band. It is great that Lamar High has such a fine band. It is thrilling to hear and see these accomplished students. 9 Rifle Girls: 1. to r. — Pearlie Mae George, Charlotte Coe. Celestine |effery, Jennifer Samuel 62 They Add Zest To Marching Band Flag Girls: 1. to r. — Margaret Du Rose, Geronell Chavis. Stacia Hudson. Vonda Ward. Paula Allen. Brigitte Davis. Debra Scarborough. LaDrenda Arthur 63 Beginning Band Band Members: P. Amerson, E. Carrisquilla, M. Carrisquilla, C. Carter, D. Conyers. W. Damon. V. Davis. N. Drew. W. Dorriety. D. Evans. R. Fender. G. Fields. M. Freeman. A. George. D. Hoffman. M. Howell. S. Howell. B. Hudson. D. Jacobs. M. Jeffords. E. Johnson. S. Lane. D. Lewis. J. Logan. M. McCall. K. Moore. S. Munn, A. Norris. G. Nutter. T. Perkins. D. Price. C. Reynolds. C. Sansbury. T. Smith. K. Stratton. D. Tutt Senior High Chorus 1. to r. — 1st ROW: Ms. E. Dubord, Director, C. McDaniels. P. Robinson. P. M. George. C. Alford. P. Green. B. Ross. T. Chandler. A. Grady 2nd ROW: E. Lucas. M. Drew, L. Warren. A. Windham. D. Cooper. V. Harrison. M. Harrison 3rd ROW: R. Washington. W. DuBose. A. Quillen. A. George. D. McCollough, E. Davis. S. Davis. M. Driggers 64 L.H.S. Essentials Office Assistants: 1. to r. —T. Tolson. A. Bell. C. Bell. C. Parnell. A. Gulledge. A. Meggs Library Assistants: 1. to r. — KNEELING: S. Lane. M. Anderson STANDING: J. Gee, T. Robinson. A. Windham. M. Drew. P. M. George. L. Boston Bus Drivers: 1. to r. — 1st ROW: T. Daniels. R. Logan. C. Brown. M. Bines. R. Washington. A. Dolford. J. Alford. R. McDaniel. A. Gulledge. R. Melton. W. Salyers. J. Jordan, Q. Wilson, A. George. J. Jordan. C. Garner. W. DuBose 2nd ROW: T. I yner. J. Jones. R. Amer-son. M. Driggers, J. Yarborough. G. Windham. R. Parnell. A. Quillen. P. M. George. J. Gee 65 The club program was instituted at Lamar High again this year; however, there were not so many clubs as last year. It was thought that fewer clubs for which students had specifically asked would make a more successful program. The club program was somewhat more profitable this year. Several of the clubs had varied and interesting programs, and members really participated. Many of the clubs were still fairly inactive, however. Club Program Moderately Drama Club enjoys dramatic readings. FBLA enjoys listening to local disc jockey. Macrame Club makes many different articles. FHA participated in 66 Successful In 1979-1980 the Homecoming parade. Health Careers Club learns about taking blood pressure. 67 Marshals Achieving the distinction of being a Marshal at graduation is a real accomplishment. To receive this honor, a junior must be one of the six members of his class with the highest academic averages. The Chief Marshal has the highest average in the junior class. We congratulate the 1979 Marshals, who are as follows: (1) Paulette James (2) Melanie Anderson (3) Cathy Howell (4) Randy LaCross (5) Gwen Dixon (6) Suzy Hutson. 68 Chief Marshal M ss Silver Fox Miss D.A.R. JoLane Plummer JoI.ane being crowned by Mr. Dowling Darryl Reynolds Misses Elixir Darryl Reynolds and Gwen Dixon 69 Teacher of the Year Mr. Perry Bell For the third year, during American Education Week the students elected a Teacher of the Year. Congratulations. Mr. Bell, on receiving this honor for the second time. Furman, P.C. Scholars Paulette James. Randy LaCross, and Melanie Anderson All-County Football Team Bill Jefferson and Carl Morrell 70 Halloween Kings and Queens High School King and Queen Linda Howell and Wayne Jefferson For the Halloween Carnival, sponsored by the junior class each year, each homeroom elects a boy and a girl contestant for Halloween King and Queen. These contestants collect money for the carnival. Without the tremendous and enthusiastic efforts of these students, the junior class would not be able to afford to put on such a successful Junior-Senior. Junior High King and Queen Angie Yarborough and Phillip Hardee 71 Miss L.H.S. 72 Teresa Tolson Runners-Up 1st Runner-Up Celeste Shady 2nd Runner-Up Denise Newsom The winner and her court Miss Jr. High Sherrie Lane 74 1st Runner-Up Geronell Chavis. Homecoming Queen Janice Samuel. 2nd Runner-Up Janice being escorted by Danny Hines after Susan Watford being crowned Homecoming Queen '79-'80 la nice Samuel 75 Homecoming Robin Newsom for Bart Watford Geronell Chavis for Quintin Wilson Susan Boothe for Danny Ray McElveen Homecoming 1979 provided a splendid time for everyone who participated — whether as a member of the Homecoming Court, as a player, as a spectator, or as an organizer. The supper was delicious; the parade and the game were exciting; the young ladies were beautiful and the young men were handsome; the band played marvelously. All in all, Homecoming was a day that was enjoyed by everyone. Susan Watford for Bill Jefferson Veronica Damon for Cleveland Garner 76 Sponsors Janice Samuel for Joe Jones Angie Meggs for Chris Windham Stacia Hudson for Jeff Kempson Fannie Mae Washington for Andrew Denise Newsom for Randy LaCross Quillen Margo Howell for Carl Morrell 77 Homecoming Was a Great Success! 1st Runner-Up Geronell Chavis being escorted by Wesley DuBose lanice is congratulated by Mr. Dowling. 2nd Runner-Up Susan Watford being escorted by David Andrews 78 Miss Sweetheart Senior: Jan Yarborough ' ' fr-t----- Beth Rogers The Miss Sweetheart contest, always held around Valentine’s Day, is the chief fundraising event of the Beta Club. These funds go to help support Beta Club projects for Lamar High. rHEART I Senior Runners-Up: 1st, Kimberly Perkins; 2nd, JoLane Plummer 79 A Time for Learning This student section of the 1980 Elixir is dedicated to Jeff Kempson, a member of our senior class. Jeff was severely injured last spring while he was playing baseball for Lamar High. He has given much for our school, and we would like to honor him in this manner. 81 Class of Nineteen Eighty CLASS OFFICERS: President: Bart Watford Vice-President: Wayne Jefferson Secretary: Geronell Chavis Treasurer: Angie Meggs Kathy Amerson Kim Amerson Rory Amerson 82 Robert Baldwin • | Benjamin Damon Teresa Chandler Lenora Dixon Geronell Chavis Reggie Dixon 83 Doug Dowling I Mike Driggers j 1 Wesley DuBose X. I Barry Evans 84 Peggy Green Sandra Glasscock Linda Hickman Paulette James Cathy Howell %it I Veronica Harrison Suzy Hutson Bill Jefferson 83 Joe Nathan Jones Mary Lynn Jordan Jimmy Jeffery Wendell Lyde Vickie McConnell Randy LaCross Danny McElveen Thomasina McFadden Angie Meggs 86 Tony Melton Carl Morrell Chris Parnell L : Robin Newsom Jerry Nutter Kimberly Perkins 87 Andrew Quillen Darryl Reynolds Janice Samuel Andra Shuler George Scott Henry Stanley Pam Stephens mm Patricia Waiters ■I Norris Wallace 88 Tyler Watford Gregg Weaver Susan Welch Quintin Wilson Angie Windham Chris Windham 89 90 How 'bout them Seniors! Best All-Around: Suzy Hutson and George Scott As we plan for the future and look Back over our high school days, We'll remember our many friends with Their kind and gentle ways. Most Dependable: Jan Yarborough and Randy LaCross Senior Superlatives Wittiest: Cindy Dority and Danny Ray McElveen As we go into tomorrow, There will be many new things That we will find. But Our high school memories Will always linger in Our mind. Best Personality: Janice Samuel and Carl Morrell 92 Best Dressed: Most Intellectual: Robin Newsom and Gregg Weaver Melanie Anderson and Randy LaCross We've laughed and cried together throughout The many years. We've talked and prayed Together to overcome our fears. As we face a new day, we will walk Through another door. We'll wonder where it will lead us and What it will have in store. 93 Most Attractive: Friendliest: Robin Newsom and Bart Watford Kimberly Perkins and Carl Morrell As we reflect on the days that Have passed us by so fast; we wonder about The great moments we shared and if they will Always last We've come a long way but have so far to go. We've done many things that people will never Know. Our high school days were days well spent And now it... — Randy LaCross Looks Like We've Made It Class of Nineteen Junior Officers: Micheal Bines, President; Jacadele Dargan, Secretary; Pam Robinson. Treasurer; Glenn Rogers, V.-President David Andrews Robert Brown 96 Debra Damon Richard Benson Debbie Burris Pam Amerson Micheal Bines Charlena Damon Carla Anderson LeGrand Boston Veronica Damon Connie Alford Cliff Anderson Terry Daniels Eighty-One Jacadele Dargan Alvin DuBosc Pearlie Mae George Mark Haynes Lynn Jefferson Kathy Freeman Teresa Herrington Dianne (ohnson Sammy Davis Kem Grooms (on Jordan Arthur Dolford Annette Gulledge Justin Jordan Tammy Dorriety Judy Gee Monica Harrison Della Jackson Freddie Lighty Robert McDaniel Bryan Mozingo Aaron Reynolds Wayne Stephens Ain't No Stopping Us Now Todd Manson Denise Newsom Pam Robinson Lisa Stokes Janice Martin Mike Nutter Glenn Rogers Beth Stoudemire Daphne McCullough Freddie Sutton James Mashack Wanda Salyers Michael Thomas Robbie Watford Jane Woods Connie Windham Sue Windham June Woods Roosevelt Washington Susan Windham James Youngs (1) Working at creative geometry (2) Juniors cheer for our football team. (3) Juniors play in the band. Class of Nineteen Eighty-Two Carolyn Brown Lawrence Coe Sylvester Davis How shocking!!! Margaret Byrd Mae Helen Cannon Tammy Tommy Conyers Conyers Mac Devine Pauline Dials Dennis Carter Jerry Damon Martha Drew Jennifer Anderson Angie Bell Mark Carter Lerond Damon David Daniel Agnes Fox Terry Alford Crystal Bell Dwight Coe 100 Gloria Fox Stevie Green Danny Hines Worley jacobs Melissa Lewis Lori Mancil Robbin Freeman Scott Gardner Melody Sonya Griggs Hammond Alan Howell Edna Mae Howell Jeffery Jordan Carey Jeffords Surlinda Ginger Lisbon Lloyd Ronnie McCall Ronnie McCoy Sherry Gardner Garris Haynes Margo Howell Sammy Hendricks Lynn Huneycutt Debra Ann Johnson Tim Jeffords Randy Lloyd Toby Lloyd Jasper Hickman Scott Jordan Levern Mack Donnie ioi Moses Sophomore Officers: Teresa Tolson, Treasurer; Angie Bell, Secretary; Robert Moses, V.-President; absent from picture — Tim Jeffords, President Robert Moses Nannette Reynolds 102 Joyce Samuel Sherry Reynolds Wanda Samuel t 1 1 Lee Robinson Ernest Scarborough Leola Peoples Cindy Perkins Robert Lee Robinson Tammy Robinson Jeannette Ken Smith Stephens Jo Lane Plummer Gladys Thomas ▲ i Marcia Thomas Sonya Watford Teresa Tolson Susan Watford Sandra Valle Iris Wilson Mammie Wallace Violet Wilson Louise Warren Dawn Windham Sharon Weaver Pam Windham Phillip Windham Tina Windham Todd Woodham Daisy Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman Two Doors Down 103 Class of Nineteen Freshman Officers: Evander Gerald. V.-President; Stoney Parnell. President Donald Blathers Addie Mae Dolford m f Virginia Fox W i Randy Blathers lessie Damon Richard Dority Susan Boothe Belinda Dorriety Harold Boseman Connie Davis Annette George Evander Gerald Jimmy Goodson Eighty-Three Paula Allen Sherry Anderson Timmy Boseman Annie Bell Dixon Elaine DuBose William Goodson LaDrenda Arthur Leonard Baldwin Charlotte Coe Angela Coe Anthony Dixon Jeaneatha Dixon Leslie Gail Isaac Field Charles Gloria Green Greene 104 Half the Way Greg Greene Edell Johnson Chris Lloyd Frank McDowell Carolyn Miles Pearly Griffin Allen Huckabee Bessie McFadden David Parnell Ricky Grooms Pandora Hudson L i Tammy Melton otonev Parnell Gerri Jordan It Caroline Lyde Lisa Harrell Stacia Hudson Roger Herrington Waddell Hickman Celestine Jefferey Doug Jefferson Corey Geneva LaCross Lisbon Sandra John Jordan Kennedy i m Lee Mack J Mark McCall Dirk McCullough Kathy McDonald Freshman Officers: Dwayne Polk, Treasurer, Corey LaCross, Secretary 105 Dwayne Polk 1 Jennifer Samuel Charlie Poole JoAnn Samuel Richard Price Clifton Sansbury Randy Rogers Charlene Samuel Charles Samuel Alan Sharpe Debra Scarborough Celeste Shady Dennis Samuel Danny Simon 106 Tincie Ronnie Sylvia Stephens Sutton Timmons Jackie Marty Thomas Tolson Caleb Waiters Vonda Ward Chuck Robert Weaver Weaver Travis Weaver Vicki Weaver Leon Williams David Windham Dwayne Windham Mark Windham Sheila Windham Tom Yarborough Class of Nineteen Eighty-Four Margaret Cooper Geralina Good son Sarah Griffin Jonathan Daniel Johnny Davis Frankie Anthony Freeman Galloway Patricia Chris Good son Grady Keith Phillip Hardy Hardee Randy Doris Galloway Gamer Margie Knorphe Gamer George 8th Grade Officers: Tal Windham. Pres.: Donna Kirby. V-P: Phillip Hardee. Sec.; Joel Reynolds. Treas. 108 Moving On Up Keith Herrington lay Huggins 1 Donna Kirby Boyd McDaniel Joe Hoffman Brenda James Lisa Moore Teresa Teresa Theatrice Carla Teresa Knotts Lisbon Lightly Mancil McCoy Steve Lisa Phillip Billy Joe Billy Ray Nero Odom Oliver Parnell Parnell Michelle Privette Joel Reynolds Stephen Reynolds 109 Arleen Warren Donnie Watford Lynn Watford Darren Tutt Daren Hope Watkins Windnam no Class of Nineteen Eighty-Five Alberta Abraham Tripp Anderson Albert Abraham Subrina Arthur Helena Baldwin Enrico Carrisquilla Willette Damon Russell Dolford Teresa Boykin Manuel Carrisquilla Benny Ray Davis Daniel Dority Olivia Britt Dianne Coe Eric Davis Will Dorriety Scott Broach Donna Conyers Vincent Davis . 4i Nora Drew Colleen Damon Robert Fender Cleveland Damon Curtis Dixon Carla Carter Darren Damon Bruce Dolford Robert Fox HI Marti Freeman Michelle Howell Kyle Huneycutt Benny Rae Kent Elizabeth Lucas Tara McDaniels Heaven Anthony George Steven Howell Gloria Jackson Sandra Smith Janie Mae Lucas Karen Moore Gloria Goodson Bobby Hudson Henry Lee Jackson Sherrie Lane Sandy Munn On The 7th Carolyn Hudson Derek Jacobs David Lewis Janice Mack Aubey Norris James Green Mary Hudson Michelle Jeffords Alice Logan Lewis Mack Greg Nutter Danica Hoffman Willie Mae Humbert Buster Johnson Jeanette Logan Lulu Mack Tammy Odom Carl Huneycutt Neverseen McCall Willen Owens 112 7th Grade Officers: Helen Green. President; Robert Fox. V.-President; Sandra Smith. Secretary; Sherrie Lane. Treasurer Tina Perkins Darrel Price Linda Samuel Sylvester Samuels Willie Scipio Tansi Smith Renea Sowells Tony Craig Stephens Stokes Kenneth Stratton Paula Taylor Anthony Thomas Melvin Thomas Jackie Thomas Freddie Watford Mike Windham Steve Windham Sherri Zimmons A Time for Teaching Area Office Ms. Sharon Blackwell, Secretary to Superintendent Ms. Yvonne Andrews. Bookkeeper Ms. Barbara Mozingo, Social Worker Mr. Eddie Pauley. Remedial Math Coordinator Again this year, we acknowledge our Area Office personnel for the fine job they have done. They do a fantastic job for Lamar High School. We know the good work will continue through the years. Ms. Ruby Marshall. Secretary. Federal Programs Ms. Gayla Tallon, Health Supervisor Ms. Barbara Hudson, Director of Foods Service 119 Principal T. E. C. Dowling The ELIXER Staff would like to commend Mr. Dowling for the hard work and dedication that he has exemplified throughout this school year, as well as in previous ones. The occupation of Principal carries a heavy responsibility and requires long hours of work. Mr. Dowling has done a fine job in fulfilling his position as an administrator. ■■ Office Mr. Wilmer Dove, Guidance Counselor Mr. Livingston Scipio, Assistant Principal Ms. Carolyn lones, Secretary Ms. Carol Copeland. Assistant Secretary Language Arts The study of language and of literature gives us a glimpse into the mind and heart of man. Ms. Susan E. Brooks Ms. Melinda M. Rouselle, also Social Studies Mr. Albert A. Gray Ms. Vicky Register, French Ms. Jacqueline B. Beasley Ms. Faye M. Yelton, Reading 122 Mathematics Mathematics provides instruction in the fundamental operations of mathematics with emphasis on problem-solving situations. Ms. Flossie D. Cousar Mr. Phillip D. Bethea Ms. Diana P. Knotts Ms. Joan B. Bloom 12: Social Studies You can discover a world that you never knew existed through Social Studies. (1) Mr. Perry Bell (2) Ms. Dorothy Campbell, also Drivers’ Ed. 124 (3) Ms. Barbara G. Brown (4) Ms. Blanche Thomas (5) Ms. Anne Neely Science Gain an understanding of the basic features common to all living things through science. Physical Education (1) Mr. Terry Styers, also Science (2) Ms. Genova Stevenson (3) Mr. John A. Bloom, also Social Studies (4) Mr. Donald R. Poole, also Social Studies Physical Education builds minds and bodies. 125 Business Ms. Eleanor C. Ashe Art Ms. Bernell P. Evans Music Ms. Ellen B. Debord 126 Ms. Marian Gray, Study Hall Ms. Ola Mae Grooms, Librarian Ms. Naomi Carter, Assistant Librarian SOURCE (1) Mr. Kenneth Lawhon, Resource Room (2) Mr. Alfred L. Washington, Resource Room (3) Ms. Patricia A. Peele, Special Ed. (4) Ms. Deborah D. Jordan, Learning Disabilities 127 Vocational Mr. Alton B. Jeffords. Agriculture Ms. Wanda Ward. Aide-Special Ed. Vocational Education produces young citizens with a life skill. Ms. Dorothy Plummer, Home Ec. Ms. Louise Reynolds. Power Sewing Mr. Sylvestor James, Masonry Ms. Gail Fender, Aide-Math Ms. JanelleTruluck. Aide-Reading Ms. Roberta Thompson, Aide-Reading ,� Aides ____________________________Aides help teachers to teach the students. Custodial and Cafeteria Staff Ms. Sally Windham, Ms. Mattie Von Reynolds, Ms. Hattie Miller, Ms. Vermeil McClain, Ms. Irene George, Ms. Ella Mae Erving, Ms. Alberta McCollough, Ms. Leslie Lee, Ms. Lula Bell Hudson (not pictured: Ms. Sarah Robinson) A Time Supporting The Elixir staff would like to thank the people w'ho supported us during this 1979-1980 school year. Without you, the Elixir would not have been possible. Reynolds Oil Co. Main Street Lamar, S.C. Phone 326-5123 Dist. of Exxon Products Congratulations 11 r • 11 bemors Compliments of mar Hospital Compliments of Carolina Bank and Trust Lamar — Society Hill Darlington — Quinby Prescriptions Filled Lenses Duplicated Contact Lenses Sunglasses 665-1100 Wayne Ham Opticians P.O. Box 5344 Florence Mall Pee Dee Electric Co-Operative Darlington, S.C. 29532 Gay-Ann Superette Main St. Lamar Phone:326 5820 Golden Leaf Ware House Stephens-Inventory of Lake City, S.C. Specialists Thanks for Selling With Us. The Best in Retail We Appreciate Your Business. Grocery Inventory 394 2827 Service. 135 Congratulations, Seniors Reynolds Thriftway Lamar, S.C. 326-5412 Curtis Motors, Inc. Taylor- Route 1 Hwy. 403 Oates Balfour Community Your Yearbook Lamar, S.C. Phone:383-51 17 383-51 18 Publishers 136 House of Flowers Owner: Shelby Walker C S Building Materials Highway 76 Timmonsville, S.C. Flowers for All Occasions and Designed Especially for You The Choice of Many Who Request the Best. Buy More for Less at C S 346 2802 Lumber — Plywood — Paneling Knit and Gift Shop Nice Gifts Jewelry for All Occasions J. F. Reynolds Insurance Agency Cancer and Intensive Care Coverage Knit and Crochet Yarns Cross Stitch Needs, Macrame Classes Instructions Main Street, Lamar 326 7105 General Agent P.O. Box 546, Lamar, S.C. Life and Health Ins. Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement The Men's Outlet Compliments of Main Street, Lamar Western Auto The Kids Corner Main Street, Lamar and Lamar Auto Parts Phone:326 5635 Lamar, S.C. Compliments of Fisher Jewelers and Silversmiths Bobs Garage 2025 W. Evans St. Phone: 665 6410 Main Street, Lamar Phone:326 5532 •Certified Jewelry Appraisals •Master Jeweler on Premises Florence, S.C. Jordan Chevrolet Where Customers Send Their Friends Phone: 346 7201 Buzz Down to B Marf and Save at Our Every-Day Low Discount Prices • .. Also, Locations in Manning, Olanta, and Shaw A.F.B, Lamar, S.C. Phone:326 5610 S. J. Wilson Service Center Rt. 4, P.O. Box 336 CO hO o cn cn cn 6 o cO “i Qj C Qi o cn cn Q o’ —I in 138 Reliable Business Ma chines, Inc. P.O. Box 3685 156 South Cashua Drive Florence, S.C. 29502 Planters Tobacco WareHouse, Inc. East Broad Street Darlington, S.C. Phone:393-7771 Compliments of Pee Dee State Bank Timmonsville, S.C. Florence, S.C. A.Q. Industries Timmonsville, S.C. 142 H S Floors Furnishings 240 Russell Street Darlington, S.C. 29532 H R Fertilizer Chemical Co. Hardware — Garden Seed Tires — Batteries Filters — Custom Spreading 326 5913 Lamar, S.C. Good Year T-Shirts Plus Magnolia Mall Florence, S.C. 667-4945 Phillips Company P.O. Drawer 278 Ph. 326 5516 or 326 5332 BUVCK Lamar, South Carolina 29069 Griffin's Clothing Cardell Carter Pontiac — Buck, Inc. 247 North Irby St. Main Street, Lamar Men and Ladies P.O. Box 2030 Florence, S.C. 29503 Phone: 326 5432 rcul factory owned outlet offers gpod dothes.gpod , and good prices. And The Factory Outlets arc real factory owned outlets. Unlike most outlets you’ve seen, ours are factory owned, and it does make a difference, a greater selection (racks and racks of seasonal fashions), real bargains (as much as 80% lower than in any other store), quality (our clothes are found in the best stores all over the country). Get your friends together and have some fun shopping The Factory Outlets They're open 6 days a week from 10 until 6 You'll love them The Factory Outlets, owned outlets. Visit any of our nal factory outlets in Saluda BjrnwrH. Hampton. St Matthew . Salley. St George. Andrew Lamar. HardeeviUe. and The Corner Factory Outlet in Bamberg Compliments of Lavelle's Grocery 144 Lamar Flower Linda's Style Gift Shop Center I'll Curl Up and Main Street Dye for You. Lamar, S.C. Lamar, S.C. Railroad Ave. Frankie O. Belk, Sidney Belk, Marshall Pairs, Tom Freeman, Hamer Parnell Trade With Belk — King Funeral Home Friendly Finley Darlington — Lamar Rt. 2, Timmonsville, S.C. 393 2824 H S Floors Furnis .hings 240 Russell St. Darlington, S.C. 29532 145 Lamar High School Athletic Booster Club Support the Booster Club. 0 otwlu5 Hike Expected In Food Costs „� } w . Storm May Turn Into Hurricane flop ) Vn� Asa . B« A. a � t m « « ks� r« i v 90 wj«. um � . «' 2,nifc uf • v.vw . T � aw � � «••' � C«Mitn v� U b ctvu V ':� ' humciM Retailers Disclaim Illume good news. paper products that fill specific needs of industry. Products that cut costs, improve efficiency, make new ideas possible. So remember, when you look at tomorrow’s headlines, every cloud has a silver lining. Sonoco Products Company After the editors grind it out, Sonoco grinds it up. More than 500,000 tons of waste paper are recycled every year. From that, we make more than 300 specialty grades of paper. Which we use, in turn, to make inexpensive products that replace expensive ones. Paper cones, for the textile industry, that replaced expensive and cumbersome nuw we turn into wooden ones. Fibre cores for paper and plastics that replace expensive metal cores. Composite cans for motor oil and frozen juice concentrate that replace metal cans. Concrete forms and pitch-impregnated fibre pipe for the construction industry. And underground enclosures for the utility industry. And hundreds of other Congratulations Seniors R. A. Mancill's Tax Service Jackson Street Lamar, S.C. 29069 Phone: 326 5215 For Prompt, Courteous, and Confidential Service Free Tax Service to All Seniors °oke adds life. 148 Larry's Department Stores The Florence Discount Store Timmonsville, S.C. 29161 — Darlington, S.C. 29532 Lamar, S.C. 29069— Florence, S.C. 29501 Lake City, S.C. 29560 Shop Your Locally Owned and Operated Piggly-Wiggly Supermarket We—Publish Your — Yearbook South Carolina Division L. G. Balfour Taylor Publishing Co. Clusters of Whitehall 6 Clusters Court Columbia, S.C. 29210 (803)798 5134 Lamar — P.T.O. Supports Lamar High Pee Dee Sportsmen's Shop 1609 West Palmetto St. P. O. Box 3850 Florence, S.C. 29502 Patrons Jackie's Beauty Nook Cassandra James Photo-Village, Inc. Courtesy Drug Famous Maker Dress Outlet Carroway Evans Farmers' Hardware Reynolds Supermarket Dr. N. P. Hobbs Dr. Dover Bowman Western Auto Lamar Grain Co. Mobile Beauty Shop E-Gay-Bass 150 The most important part-time job in America Detachment I, 125th Engineer Company Bishopville, South Carolina 29010 484-6627 I Lt. Berry D. Lane, Jr., Commander Sgt. James E. Knight, Administrative Technician SSS Laverne Winburn, Recruitor FLUflXOTE Andrews Sons Inc. P.O.Box 8 ACL Depot Phone 326-5131 Lamar, S.C. Doors — Sashes — Insulation — Sheet Rock — Lumber — Roofing — Plumbing Harold Andrews, Pres. Jim Andrews, V.-Pres. 152 %