Laurens District 55 High School - Fifty Fiver Yearbook (Laurens, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1979 volume:

FIFTY-FIVER Laurens District 55 High School Laurens, South Carolina 29360 Volume 7 1978-1979 SPEED LIMIT Going Strong at Fifty-five Laurens District 55 High School — not just a high school but a spirit. This spirit sets us apart from every other high school because it comes from a unique group of people — the 1700 individuals who share their lives at 55. Through this sharing, we become a uni- fied school, a strong school, capable of getting what we want out of life. Our strength stems from the fact that every individual has some special tal- ent or ability and when these talents and abilities are combined, the result is the betterment of all. Some people are more involved than others, but the im- portant factor is that everyone contri- butes something. Whether this con- tribution is participating in every club and athletic program or simply offering a new idea in the classroom, we all donate a part of ourselves to create the whole of our school. As we contribute to the school, we also benefit from it. Our lives are molded during our time at 55. The friendships we make and the experi- ences we go through will always be a treasured part of our youth and will re- main with us throughout our lives. We are those 1700 individuals who share their lives. We laugh, we cry, we learn, and we go strong at 55. Grinning widely, Alan Bolt laughs as a classmate comments on his original tray. Sunsets are just one of the varied beauties of autumn. Skill and beauty are personified by Beth Lindley as she performs on the balance beam. 2 i Going Strong at Fifty-five Exploring the unnatural habitat of the North American bluebird, Melodie Keitt and Elaine Poole investigate a man-made birdhouse. Showing his Raider spirit, Dale Austin gets up for the Raiders. Going Strong at Fifty-Five Raiders are strong in victory and in defeat. Even though we did not win every game we played, we gave it our best. If it were not for an occasional loss, winning would not have meant as much to us as it did. We soon forgot about losing the Byrnes game, but we will always remember the field goal kicked during the last seconds of the game against Hanna because it made us winners; it proved we were strong. Being strong did not always mean whooping and hollering at ball games. Sometimes it meant staying up until three o'clock in the morning finish- ing a term paper or studying for a nine weeks test when we wanted to go see a movie. It meant sacrificing a few things, trying a little harder, and giving an extra effort to make Laurens District 55 the strongest it can be. Adventurous senior girls explore the remains of an old junk car near the nature trail Closely watching the drum major, Darryl McDaniel makes his saxophone wail. In order to get the right results, Kenny Dotson carefully works on a chemistry experiment. 4 Going Strong at Fifty-five Enthusiastic juniors show their Raider spirit at a pep rally. Hanging on tightly, Jenny Bussey swings through the woods Tarzan style . Q M . md ' .ml Choosing two people to represent our school as Mr. and Miss Fifty-fiver was a difficult task. Seniors considered who best captured the spirit of our school by their participation in its ac- tivities. They chose Pat Ale and Barrett Holmes. One of Pat's main responsibilities is co-ordinating the activities of the staff of the Sword and Shield. She also is a varsity basketball cheerleader and holds many offices in school clubs. Barrett is most happy when he is on the football field. He also enjoys sing- ing in the All-State chorus and earning extra spending money by driving a school bus. As the editor of the school paper. Pat’s respon- sibilities include conducting staff meetings Studying and socializing, working and playing: all a vital part of campus life at LDHS. All students, willingly or not, participated in some aspect of campus life. Those students who did participate in school activities found a variety of scholastic and athletic programs. Stu- dents could choose from among more than twenty athletic programs offered, ranging from the traditional football squad to the newly established girls' track team. Those students interested in service and promotion of school ac- tivities joined one or many of the thirty clubs available, while others honored the time-worn tradition of joining clubs just to have their pictures made. All students enjoyed hours spent outside of school. Students found that their time had to be carefully budgeted as teachers assigned more outside work and school-related activities re- quired several hours or more of effort a week. Over two-thirds of the student population worked at full or part-time jobs, either to acquire extra spending money or to learn more about a certain vocation. Varying areas of interest meant that free time was devoted to many ac- tivities: as usual, students enjoyed reading, socializing, dating, pursuing special hobbies, or just goofing off. as their interests demanded. Enrollment in school dictated an in- volvement in campus life at LDHS. As always, some restricted their participa- tion to a mere presence in the class- room: others found that they had fun as well as learned from school-related ac- tivities. Campus life at LDHS was sim- ply what each student made it. Going Strong in Campus Life 9 10 Summer Performing his favorite summertime activity. Philip Martin runs the slalom course at the Martin reservoir. Vacationing at Myrtle Beach, Sheila Hannah relaxes while soaking in the sun. • 4 ■ A “Do Your Own Thing” Summer After nine dreary months of monotonous classes and seemingly never-ending assignments, summer arrived and students burst forth into a completely different world buzzing with excitement. Forgetting about teachers, books, reports and point cards, everyone went his own way, doing his own thing. Students enjoyed a fun-filled sum- mer. Spur-of-the-moment vacations at the beaches and mountains added spice to lazy days. Softball games, tennis, and movies brightened the nights. The YMCA pool was a common gathering place for many students to socialize, sun, and swim, while others worked at full or part-time jobs to earn extra luxuries. Hot, tired students who needed a lit- tle cooling off congregated at Lake Greenwood, always a favorite summer recreation spot. New techniques were often practiced and demonstrated by skiers and boaters. Fun-loving students fled to Carowinds and Six Flags for a weekend change of pace. Daredevils chose the rides; shows served as a rest for the weary. As shortened daylight hours and cooler nights indicated the approach of autumn, students sighed over giving up the freedom of summer, but looked forward to the busy day of beginning a new school year. Practicing her serve, Laura Griffin concen- trates on her technique. Eager to escape the heat of the summer. Joey Parrish and Richard Lida refresh themselves in a friend's pool. Summer 11 Get Up for the Raiders! 12 Raider Spirit Raider spirit signifies more than simply enthusiastic fans at a football game or a pep rally — it is the essence of our school. The spirit exhibited by Laurens High students helps to define the school's personality. Our school is characterized by a combination of the individuals which comprise its popula- tion; thus, if the student spirit sags, so does the spirit of the school. For this reason, Raider spirit is an essential part of Laurens High School. Determination and skill, necessary to win. are exhibited by Norris Brown in a pre-game show Vigorously, the varsity cheerleaders rally with loyal fans to prove their Raider spirit. Raider Spirit 13 Dedication is overcoming injuries. Norris Brown demonstrates this while assisted by manager Don Price. Commanding the defense from the sideline. Coach Prescott signals for a double ends-fire. Eager to attack the Red Devils, the Raider team bursts through the impressive banner Terminating a Clinton move. Dwayne Madison. Alan Pitts, and Sammie Stroud demonstrate the prevailing Raider defense 14 Raider Spirit We ve Got That Spirit Raider spirit soared higher than ever at 55. Although the students displayed their vivacity in various ways, loyal support for the football team proved to be the most prominent. One example of student support evi- denced itself in the increased enroll- ment of the Pep Club, which boasted an all-time high membership of 1,245 students. Another form of Raider spirit roared from the stands at the football games. The student section, filled to capacity with Raider fans, threatened to overflow any minute to the field be- low. The cheerleaders, eager to show off new skills learned at summer camp, faithfully led the crowds in rousing cheers and chants. This firm support gave the players encouragement, con- fidence, and proof that the Raider spirit flamed strong and alive at 55. Hard hitting Raider linesmen prepare for their opponents in a pre-game drill. Preparing to leave the field, after its perfor- mance in the marching band contest, the Raider Band stands at attention. Raider Spirit 15 Spotting a hole in the Clinton defensive line. Lee Jennings strongly rushes for needed yar- dage Hosting the marching band contest, the Raider Band, led by Rossie Davis, demonstrates its routine. Promoting spirit, the cheerleaders try out a new technique during a pep rally. Exhausted fans, both winners and losers, mingle after the game. 16 I Elections The Race is Close Ravenel or Thurmond? Riley or Young? Stevenson or Stroud? Most South Carolinians awaited the answers to these and other questions as the 1978 elections rolled around. Seve Bl interested District 55 students volunteered to work for their favorite Hanging posters is one way for Jerry Goodwin to show his choice is Dick Riley for governor. These two “Young lovers”, Don Koon and Beth Griffin, display their support for their candi- date. candidates; others did not share in this enthusiasm and chose to remain spec- tators rather than participants. Most students were torn between the traditional, conservative veteran politicians and the progressive, liberal newcomers. Deciding which breed of politicians would better serve our state was a serious issue confronting most concerned students. Many seniors experienced their ini- tial opportunity to participate in this im- portant constitutional process about which they had studied in their gov- ernment classes. Some greeted this new privilege and responsibility in a conscientious manner, while others were apathetic. Members of the class of 1979 disco- vered that they were fast leaving their carefree days, and were coming into adulthood when they would determine the destiny of their state and nation. avt R Ravenel 1 6 Ch. id m - Raweni mtk Democrats for Thurmond, Greg Seymour and Tim Madden, make it clear that Strom is their man. Polling people by telephone is only one of Meredith Daniel's duties as she voluntanly aids Charles Pug Ravenel in the Senatonal race. An unknown student wants to stop Ravenel in his bid for the Senate. Elections 17 During half-time festivities, Powderpuff King Norns Brown, sponsoring April Byrd, and Senior Prince Zeno Armstrong, sponsoring Beth Barton, show their enthusiasm with wide smiles. Picking up some extra yards for the seniors. Lynn Young looks determined not to be stopped by Mary Copeland, nose guard for the juniors. Juniors are readying for the attack as Pam Staggs punts to the seniors. Urging their teammates on to victory, senior players form their own cheering squad on the sideline. 18 Homecoming Powderpuff Kicks off Week Monday, October 30, began a busy homecoming week as the senior girls traditionally defeated the juniors 20-6 in the annual Powderpuff football game. The girls were coached by members of the varsity team who were anxious to share their gridiron skills with the females of their class. The Homecoming committee spon- sored a dress up day Wednesday, an inside out day Thursday, and a green and gold day Friday. The week-long festivities concluded with the first end-of-school pep rally of the year. At the pep rally, junior cheerleaders, represented by Pam Staggs, pre- sented each senior cheerleader with a rose. As the rally concluded, students left school to await anxiously the Homecoming celebration to be held that night at Raider stadium. Senior Class Representatives: India Brown and Michele Garrett (not pictured: Feiisha Johnson. Naomi Mosley). Junior Class Representatives: Darlene Robertson. Frankie Patton and Lynn Crane. Sophomore Class Representatives: Cynthia Madden. Mary Jane Childress and Linda Smith. Freshmen Class Representatives: Suzanne Hester. Shannon Holland. Calista Rice and Jenny Bussey. Homecoming 19 ' ■msmmm i (i Red, yellow, and orange leaves set the tone for Homecoming 1978, November 3. The theme, Color My World, was represented by a large rainbow which served as an archway for class representatives and spon- sors. An addition to the festivities was the first ‘‘live knight, whose suit of ar- mour was designed and constructed by Martin Power. At halftime the Raiders led the Eastside Eagles 14-0, but 36 girls still had great feelings of anxiety. After each girl walked onto the field with her escort. Kathy Stoddard, student body president, announced the queen’s court. Calista Rice was named freshman princess; Linda Smith, sophomore; Lynn Crane, junior; and Gloria Foggie, senior. The tension mounted until the climax, the announcing of Kelly Sim- mons, 1978 Homecoming Queen. The crowd roared louder as Kim Mitchell, last year's queen, crowned her. The night became a total success as Laurens went on to beat Eastside 49-8. Eagerly greeting some of her friends, Kelly Simmons' smile reflects her obvious glee. Kelly Simmons, 1978 Homecoming Queen 20 I Homecoming Gazing at the crowd, Lynn Crane. Junior Prin- cess. shares a grin with a friend. Gloria Foggie's smile shows her pleasure at being chosen Senior Princess. Glancing at her roses, Calista Rice seems to find her selection as Freshman Princess unbe- lievable. Homecoming 21 Sophomore class princess Linda Smith is es- corted through the Homecoming arch by Frankie Davis. Senior Players and Sponsors: bottom to top, left to right: Elaine Poole, Tim LeGrand. Paula Hartsell, Tommy Marchman, Patsy Williams. David Veargin, Brenda Evans, Mike Anderson, Rosalind Miller, and Dwayne Mattison. Second column: Susan Childress, Warren Cook, April Byrd, John Brown. Beth Barton. Zeno Armstrong, Cathy Hawkins, and Barrett Holmes. Third column: Carlton Lothridge, Bonnie Fant, David Cox, and Susie Gray. Fourth column: Dawn Pearson. Willie Nesbitt. Bernessa Byrd, Grady Smith, Lynn Young, and Mike Garrison. Fifth column: Kelly Simmons. Jerry Goodwin, Vicki Davis, and David Hughey. Sixth column: Gloria Foggie. Norris Brown. Lendy Blakely, and Larry Herbert. Seventh column: Angela McDowell. Sammie Stroud. Eva Grant. Perry Cunningham. Patricia Madden, and Victor Hunter. 22 Homecoming Homecoming 23 QHflU TM] ttuv ilknhL Christmas spirit may be defined as sharing with friends. Tammy Hunter, Felisha Johnson, Gina Flint, and Mitchell Patterson display their spirit as they exchange gifts in commons. Holiday spirit invaded LDHS early in Decem- ber, as evidenced by one of the many seasonal bulletin boards. Wishing for lots of surprises, Tammy Hughes shares her secrets of the season with Santa Sal- lie Blakely. 24 Holidays Fun, Feasting, and Frolicking Christmas holidays came and went with the usual amount of Yuletide fun, feasting, and frolicking. All stu- dents celebrated Christmas differently, following their own family and personal traditions and tastes. In early Decem- ber, the Student Council elected two Misses Merry Christmas, Elaine Poole and Lendy Blakely, to represent LDHS in the Laurens Christmas parade on December 2. The last day of school before the two-week break had its pros and cons. Many '•dedicated” teachers found it necessary to administer tests on this day, which helped to dampen spirits. The students, however, managed to salvage the festivity of the occasion and make the most of their last day together. Many students exchanged gifts with friends and shared festive treats in commons with their lunch companions. Six members of the Student Council dressed as elves and helped Santa dis- tribute candy to students during both lunches. After closing the doors of education for ten glorious days, students chose their own individual ways of celebrat- ing. Some stayed at home and spent the holidays in the traditional way, pre- ferring to spend this time with parents and other relatives. Many students, flocking to the ski slopes, used their break to take much-needed vacations. Others traveled to visit friends and acquaint- ances in other cities and states. Some Raider fans proved to be Tiger fans as well, as evidenced by their expeditions to sunny Florida, where they watched the Clemson Ti- gers win the Gator Bowl. This trip pro- vided an interesting and exciting diver- sion, and added to the enjoyment of the holidays. Many students celebrated the emergence of 1979 by attending pri- vate New Year's Eve parties, while for others this was just another relaxing evening. Two days later, students re- luctantly returned to school to face the long winter months before spring vaca- tion. Ways of spending Christmas holi- days were as varied as the student body at LDHS. Each chose a different method, but all used their Christmas vacation time in an enjoyable way. Braving the cold December winds, Misses Merry Christmas. Lendy Blakely and Elaine Poole, smile as they pass by spectators at the Laurens Christmas parade. Practicing his Santa Claus role, Mark Craine assists Kathy Stoddard in decorating the tree in commons. Holidays 25 90 Long Days with the typical winter weather. Run- ning out in the cold, black darkness to warm up stubborn cars afforded no en- joyment. Finding something with which to scrape the icy windshields also prov- ed to be a problem. Students were cheered, however, by the prospect that the mid-year blahs would soon come to an end. They clung to the hope that the bleak winter days would increase their anticipation and appreciation of the coming of spring. Exhausted after a hard day's work, Leni Neal dreads her load of homework. While attempting to scrape the car windows, Tony Tollison and Vernon Riddle battle the cold. 26 Mid-Year Blahs Christmas festivities came and went; students found themselves suf- fering from the mid-year blahs. All the rich holiday dishes were so tempting that many found it impossible to resist them, and afterwards found them- selves unable to squeeze into their brand-new Christmas clothes. Restless students wondered how they could possibly survive three seemingly interminable months with- out a single vacation. Teachers relieved their irritability by assigning students more work than ever before. Meanwhile, students gaz- ing at dull gray skies dreamed of build- ing snowmen and sledding. Other students were disenchanted Thinking of a warm fire and a hot cup of cocoa, Mike Manning yawns sleepily. Trying to bear the elements. Sharon Robinson begins another mid-year day. Finding a classroom lecture dull, Jimmy Marino allows his mind to wander to a more pleasant subject. r. ■+f •- -- Mid-Year Blahs 27 28 I After Hours Trying to get enough courage to see Magic, Richard Lida reads the poster in front of the Oaks. Tim Dover and Buddy Cooper observe Paula Murray questioning Stacy Latimer in the hilarious play You Can t Take If With You”. I ► t The Day Just p.m. Ordering a Big Mac and fries, Mike Martinek enjoys stopping by MacDonalds after school. Posing in his toga, Richard Lida is a perfect model for Paula Murray. Begins at 2:50 Despite the weariness brought on by a seven hour school day, students found many activities after hours en- joyable as well as profitable. Each stu- dent’s individual interests and needs determined how he spent his af- terschool hours. All students found that these hours were quickly filled. Students involved in school-related activities spent their afternoons practic- ing for games, concerts, and other per- formances. Athletes trained diligently in their field of sport, just as members of the bands spent grueling hours per- fecting new music. Cast members of plays put in many late hours in prepara- tion for their performances. Cheer- leaders and club members found after school time useful as they filled these hours with practice and service pro- jects. Dating and other social activities also filled hours after school. Hanging out at the “Y with the guys or going out with a special friend was a favorite pas- time. Others went skiing, disco danc- ing, or camping during the week-ends to have a break from the routine of school. The ca8t °f “You Can’t Take It With You finds Many teenagers found working after i,se,f in ano,her confusing episode school profitable while others were busy with chores at home. Family- related projects and church activities filled the remaining hours. Whether working or playing, stu- dents spent their after-school hours in any manner which they found enjoy- able or interesting. After Hours 29 Smiles and Tear-filled Eyes Graduation: a time of mixed emo- tions. Excited about finishing school, seniors eagerly anticipated college, marriage, or a rewarding job; yet they knew that they would miss the security of high school and the friendships they had developed over the last four years. They were eager to proceed with their futures, but reluctant to relinquish the past to memories. Senior class president Cecelia Hall prepares for her last official duty, her graduation speech. Seniors realized the importance of graduation as early as January 25 when they ordered their graduation materials. The junior class was faced with the realization that they would soon be taking their position as the leaders of LDHS when on January 26 they ordered senior class rings for the oncoming year. Graduation, held May 29 in the newly dedicated K.C. Hanna Stadium, was attended by graduates, their families and friends, and school per- sonnel. Outstanding seniors were cho- sen by their classmates to participate in the ceremony by giving speeches, leading prayers, or welcoming the graduates and the audience. Following the speeches and the pre- sentation of diplomas, the administra- tion recognized those students who excelled in a certain field. After the cer- emony, graduates, with beaming smiles and tear-filled eyes, departed for the dance or a graduation party. Graduation 31 32 Lunch In order to satisfy her taste buds, Elaine Poole gets food stashed away in her locker. Looking at the long line of people waiting for lunch, Donnie Robertson exits the serving line. Thomas Taylor finds lunch an excellent time to prepare for his government class. Relaxing during lunch, Tommy Sublett and Peggy Allen find time to converse. Finding lunch a good time to fraternize, Melanie , Pendermon and Sandra Fowler discuss the days events. Now Lunch time was more than just a time for eating. During both first and second lunch, friends gathered to dis- cuss the day s activities and to catch up on the latest gossip. While the underclassmen were required to report to their fourth period class and wait seemingly hours to be called to lunch, the seniors were given the privilege of going straight to commons and getting the choice tables. Some people decided to spend their lunch break wisely by starving themselves while cramming for a test or rushing to complete a homework as- signment. On the other hand, nicotine addicts rushed out to the smoking area where they spent their entire lunch period, regardless of the weather. Some people saw lunch as a time to earn extra money. These people took advantage of human laziness by returning others' trays and receiving per tray. Whether used for studying, relax- ing, working, or socializing, lunch was a favorite time for students at LDHS. Mary Grether and Cindy Smoak share a laugh during lunch. Examining the effects of a cherry bomb on a crate of empty Coke bottles, these students comment on the childishness of this act. Lunch 33 You May Come to Lunch Controversy Amid Innovations A variety of changes highlignted the past year at LDHS. Some of these changes had a direct influence on stu- dent life; others had a direct influence on teachers with only a minimal effect on students. The major change evidenced at Dis- trict 55 was the erection of a fence en- closing the campus, which aroused much controversy within the school and community. On one hand, there were those who felt that the fence would discourage vandalism and, in so doing, help promote the beauty of the school grounds. On the other hand, some students felt that the fence served no useful purpose, and that the previously open campus provided an atmosphere more conducive to learn- ing. The change in English courses was of additional interest to all students. Students could choose from basic, business, academic, or honors Eng- lish. The different courses enabled students to meet their own individual academic needs. Another change at District 55 was the enactment of a new rule by the administration to the effect that all mimeographing would be done by of- fice personnel rather than by individual teachers. The reason for this rule was to eliminate the excessive waste of paper which had been occurring. Thus, fewer worksheets were used in classes and many students saw mimeo- graphed material for tests only. Changes in the school, whether popular or not, will help District 55 to become better each year. Students realized that they must adapt to these changes, for such adaption is part of becoming an adult. The student parking area could be better pro- tected after the erection of the fence. Besides increasing Mrs. Price’s work load. the new mimeographing policy meant that teachers must plan tests further in advance. 34 Changes Trying to decide which type of English course to pursue. Rodney Goodman consults Mr. Don Ross and Mr. Albert Green. Changes 35 Raiders consistently go strong in sports, and this year once again prov- ed their strength on the fields, courts, tracks, and mats of LDHS. Through athletic competition, Raiders grew as individuals, and through the group ef- fort exerted by teams and fans, Raid- ers joined together to form a cohesive unit. Whether teams won or lost be- came of lesser importance when as Raiders we realized that attitude, de- termination, and discipline not only made us winners now but also would help us in the future. The student population once again proved its ability to go strong in loyalty to teams and individual players. This year saw a marked increase in Pep Club membership and student at- tendance at athletic events, de- monstrating student confidence in and support of Raider athletics. Community support was also evident throughout the year, as businesses and individu- als showed their loyalty to the home team through financial help and atten- dance at games. The athletes of LDHS realized that without the support of peers and community a strong sports proqram would not be feasible at LDHS. Head coaches, assistants, train- ers, and managers all gave willingly and unselfishly of their time and talents to mold individual players into team members, and to help each athlete reach his potential. Hours spent coach- ing teams were matched and ex- ceeded by hours devoted to planning practices, strategies, and methods of improvement. Many athletes at LDHS felt that they had benefited in some way by the guidance and encourage- ment offered by a member of the coaching staff. Last, and perhaps most important, was the strength demonstrated by the athletes themselves. These students, representing LDHS throughout the upper state, found that strength of character was as necessary for suc- cess as physical strength. Not all ath- letes received personal recognition, but all received personal satisfaction from the knowledge that they had given their best to make LDHS a winner. Many facets are necessary for a strong athletic program. At LDHS. we have consistently proven that we have the strength to win and to learn from our defeats. Fans, coaches, and players know that only by combining efforts can we produce an athletic pro- gram of which we can be proud. Going Strong in Sports 37 Team Tackles T orture On July 31, the football season began for varsity players. The junior varsity and ninth grade players joined them in practice a few days later to make a total of 116 Raider football players. Throughout August, these dedicated young men practiced long and hard, sometimes twice a day, in temperatures well over 90°F. Despite occasional inconsistencies, these young athletes exerted a supreme ef- fort and compiled an overall record of 16-10-2. The varsity Raiders compiled an impressive record of 7-3 in 1978. In non-conference play, their only loss came at the hands of Clinton. Some comfort was to be found, however, be- cause they were the first Raider varsity team to score against the Red Devils. The following week, the Raiders re- deemed themselves by becoming the first Laurens varsity team to defeat Dorman. Beginning region play, wins and losses followed each other in a pre- dictable pattern for the first four games. The turning point of the season came in a 10-7 victory over Hanna, who went on to win the Region I 4A title. In this encounter. Laurens played an almost perfect game, drawing no penalties. Inspired by this victory, the Raiders went on to defeat a tough Easley team 41-7 the next week, avenging the loss suffered to Easley in the 1977 Home- coming game. The 1978 Homecoming game was (continued) Following a block by Willie Nesbitt. Victor Hunter sprints downfield on a punt return. Releasing the ball at the last possible second. Gerald Foggie lofts a halfback pass for the ninth grade Raiders. Football 39 Varsity football: Alan Pitts. Jerome Mills. Tim Hunter. David Hughey. Andy Holt. Glenn Bishop, Mike Anderson. Perry Cunningham. Victor Hunter, and Willie Nesbitt. Second row: Calvin Whitmire. Steve Bagwell. Zeno Armstrong. David Hughes. Grady Smith. John Brown. Lee Jennings. John Deans, and John Ramey. Third row: Carlton Lotheridge. Russell Tollison. Phillip Anderson. Mike Garrison. Tim LeGrand, Warren Cook. Buddy Wells. Phil Hall. David Yeargin. and Bernard McDaniel. Fourth row: Sammie Stroud. Jerry Goodwin. Larry Herbert. David Cox, Eric Davis. Richard Lee. Barrett Holmes. Norris Brown, and Claude Goodjoin. Fifth row: Dwayne Mattison, Tommy Marchman. Darryl Blakely, and Buddy Lee. Deep in concentration, Tim Hunter con- templates his next move. VARSITY Laurens 24 Laurens 7 Laurens 26 Laurens 20 Laurens 20 Laurens 40 Laurens 13 Laurens 10 Laurens 41 Laurens 49 7 wins Newberry 6 Clinton 12 Dorman 13 Westside 6 Byrnes 23 Wade Hampton 8 Greenwood 28 Hanna 7 Easley 7 Eastside 8 - 3 losses Near Miss on “Wild Card” Bid an appropriate end to the season for the Raiders humiliated the defending state 4A champions, Eastside, by a score of 49-8. At the end of the season, Laurens was tied with Byrnes for third place in the conference and just missed a wild( card” position in the playoffs. The junior varsity Raiders did not fare as well as had been hoped for in 1978, finishing with a 3-7 record. These junior varsity players, however, gained valuable experience necessary to play on the varsity level. In a way, the junior varsity team contributed to the strength of the varsi- ty. In mid-September, Andy Holt, first- string junior varsity quarterback, joined After a quick snap from the center. Billy Lotheridge gets off a good punt for the ninth grade Raiders. the varsity as punter and fullback. John Ramey, junior varsity fullback and de- fensive end, also stepped up to fill a vacancy created due to an injury on the varsity. The loss of six players due to in- jury also hindered the junior varsity. Despite these setbacks, the junior var- sity Raiders maintained their determi- nation throughout the season. Many players and coaches felt that had the team played as well in the second half of each game as they had in the first, they would have had a much better season. Undefeated throughout the season, the 1978 ninth grade team claimed the distinction of the best team of that level in the school's history. The aggressive freshmen came on strong to compile a (continued) Football 41 Ninth Grade Goes Undefeated record of 6-0-2. A good record was not the only thing gained by these freshmen; they also received their first taste of high school football. This expe- rience will enable them to contribute greatly to Raider football as they pro- gress to the junior varsity and varsity levels. Throughout the fall campaign, the Raider teams compiled various team records, reflecting upon their ability to function as a team. For example, the varsity team will be remembered for more than scoring against Clinton. They amassed a total of 265 points in 10 games, which is more than any other Raider football team has done in as many as 12 games. While averag- ing 26.5 points per game, the varsity defense held their opponents to an av- erage of 10.4 points per game. Not to be outdone by the varsity, the ninth graders compiled their own list of impressive records. This ninth grade squad was the first football team at LDHS to defeat a Clinton High foot- ball team. Their record of no defeats is also a first for a Raider football team. Working together to produce five shut-outs, the offense scored 124 points while the defense held the op- position to 16 points. At the end of the season, indi- vidual players were recognized for the talents and skills they contributed to the teams. Five Raiders were named to the All-Region I 4-A team. These included: Larry Herbert and Norris (continued) Struggling to gain that extra yard, for the ninth grade team. Richard Evans tries to shake off his Newberry opponent. The Raider defense once more prevails as John Brown brings down the Wade Hampton runner while Calvin Whitmire and David Cox move into position to assist if necessary. Spotting an open downfield receiver, David Hughey fires off another successful pass. NINTH Laurens 20 Newberry 0 Laurens 6 Clinton 2 Laurens 6 Dorman 6 Laurens 26 Westside 0 Laurens 6 Southside 6 Laurens 32 Wade Hampton 0 Laurens 20 Hanna 0 Laurens 16 Easley 8 6 wins — 0 losses — 2 ties Agony contorting his expression, Victor Hunter waits for assistance from one of the man- agers. Football 43 Ninth Grade Football: Leroy Robert Clark. Harold Madden. Scott Childress. Robbie Chil- Personal Rewards Brown, offensive line; Willie Nesbitt, of- fensive back; Barrett Holmes, defen- sive line; and Victor Hunter, defensive back and punt returner. Willie Nesbitt was also selected to play in the North- South All-Star game and Norris Brown was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl. Nesbitt became the first Raider running back to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season. Holding the record for the longest punt return at LDHS is Victor Hunter while David Hughey and Norris Brown share credit for the longest touchdown pass and reception combination. When considering the goals achieved and the records set during the 1978 football season, (continued) Pushing to make a first down, Victor Hunter is unexpectedly knocked off balance by a Clinton opponent. James Irby. Todd Bailes. Alan Williams. Brian Burns. James Sullivan. John Calwile. Dwayne Malone. Wayne Freeman, and James Johnson. Second row: Leroy Pitts. Daron Peterson. Tony Wells. Calvin Thompson. Carl Shands. Jerry Cobb. Bob Marchman, Chuck Sattenfield, and Thomas Montgomery. Third row: Freddie Bag- well. Bill Lothridge. Terry LeGrand. Joe Irby. dress. Anthony Caldwell. Marco Madden, and Frank Crow. Fourth row: Clarence Gain. Albert Jacks. Trent Lee. Robin Nelson. Bobby Thompson. Robert Harris. Zebbie Hudgens. Gerald Foggie. Curtis Pulley, and Scottie Hunter. Fifth row: manager-Randy Owens. Calvin Whit- mire, Richard Evans, and Bruce Williams. Junior Varsity Football: Dale Smith, manager. Mike Anderson. Tracy Wells, Scott Taylor, David Boggs. Anthony Burns. Greg Henderson. Kevin Beeks. Walter Parsons. Wilbert Simpson. Charles Cook. Avery Barksdale. Stanley Boyd, and John Cunningham. Second row: Anthony Foggie. Joe Wilkie. James Simpson. Larry Robertson. Tim Smoak. Yancy Williams. Willie Hudgens, Melvin McDowell. Tracy Irby. John Ramey. Charles Jones. Todd Ridgeway. Greg Jackson, and Johnny Lovelace. Third row: Johnny Walker. Henry Shands. Gregg Seymour. Stanley Boyd. Eddie Holmes. Alonzo Calwile. Willie Boozer. Terry Raines. Andy Holt, Darryl Herring. Roger Moore. Carrol Cook, and Robbie O'Bryant. JUNIOR VARSITY Laurens 14 Newberry 0 Laurens 7 Clinton 36 Laurens 0 Dorman 28 Laurens 0 Byrnes 28 Laurens 14 Westside 0 Laurens 33 Wade Hampton 0 Laurens 0 Greenwood 28 Laurens 7 Hanna 46 Laurens 0 Easley 28 Laurens 7 Eastside 16 3 wins — 7 losses At the fall sports awards banquet. David Cox receives the W.E. Red Hunt Memonal Award for outstanding defensive play from Coach Bobby LeRoy. These three Raiders terminate their opponent's move. Football I 45 Raider coaching staff: Ed Prescott, Pete Holzworth, Bobby O'Rear, Mike Smith and Bruce Hill. Second row: Carl Drakeford. George Butler, Mark Freeze. Bobby LeRoy. and Mike Lindley. head coach. Coming to the aid of Grady Smith, trainer Mike Smith determines the extent of his injury. 46 Football Dwayne Mattison takes a moment's rest during a tough game of the season. Receiving a punt, Mike Anderson makes a run to achieve extra yards for the team. the importance of coaches must not be forgotten. Not only were the coaches responsible for designing and teaching the plays, they also decided when each particular play would be most effective. The coaches’ most important contribu- tion was the leadership they provided and the winning attitude and Raider spirit they instilled. Due to the dedica- tion of these coaches, individual tal- ents were assessed and molded into strongly united teams. November 3rd marked the conclu- sion of the 1978 Raider football sea- son, but the benefits did not end there. Some individuals participated in later all-star games and some received col- lege scholarships, but of greater impor- tance, the 116 Raider football players experienced the satisfaction of wear- ing the green and gold uniform and representing LDHS in competition with other schools. The Raider makes the victory stride along the sidelines during the homecoming game. ’78 Season Ends On Optimistic Note Football 47 Vivaciously cheering, Jackie Russel exhibits her true Raider spirit. Calling all Raiders to their feet, the varsity football cheerleaders demonstrate their coordi- nation and skill in a new cheer. High Spirits Prevail The members of the 1978 cheerlead- ing squads were chosen for their ability to lead the school in cheers and chants as well as for their talent in arousing spirit among the students. Devotion best describes these cheerleaders’ at- titude, which was shown through their hours of practicing and planning for en- thusiastic cheers. Along with the hard work applied to cheering, encourage- ment and advice from the sponsors were also necessary for successful cheerleading squads. Miss Peggy Allen sponsored the varsity football cheerleading squad, which consisted of nine members. Captain Beth Barton and Co-captain Kelly Simmons led the squad in numerous hours of hard work to pre- pare spirited cheers for the football games and pep rallies. In preparation to arouse “Raider spirit” among the students, the varsity football cheerleaders attended camp at Presbyterian College in Clinton on July 10, 1978. Stunts, cheers, chants, and ideas for pep rallies were the main issues concentrated on at camp. A green ribbon was awarded to the cheerleaders for “most improved” and a white ribbon signified their rank of third place overall. The junior varsity football cheer- leaders, consisting of seven members, were also sponsored by (continued) Junior varsity basketball cheerleaders, Jen- nie Bussey and Judi Bodie, encourage the players with their cheer. 48 1 Cheerleaders Cheerleader Veronica Coleman leads Raider fans in a rousing cheer at a home basketball game. Junior varsity football cheerleader Carolyn Spears urges fans to participate and support their team. Raider cheerleaders devise a new method to raise spirit at a Friday pep rally. Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: Kim Mathis. Cathy Hawkins. Pat Ale. Anita Burns. Vicki Davis. Kim Orcutt. Beth Griffin. Veronica Cole- man. and Lynn Crane. Stomping to the beat, these junior varsity bas- ketball cheerleaders support their team. During a pep rally these football cheerleaders show off one of their stack up techniques in cheering. 50 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders Involve Students Miss Allen. Leading this squad were Captain Lisa Pryor and Co-captain Dale Adams. The big game day for these cheerleaders was Thursday, for which they were well prepared by hours of practice. These “spirited” cheerleaders usually cheered for both ninth and tenth grade games. A highlight of the season was support- ing an undefeated ninth grade team. Another big event for the cheerleaders was participating in homecoming through the pep rally and cheering at the game. The varsity basketball cheerleaders consisted of nine members, sponsored by Miss Debra Williams. Leading this squad was Captain Cathy Hawkins and Co-captain Anita Burns. The squad practiced numerous hours after school in order to lead the fans in supporting the Raiders. All members of the squad worked to- gether in exchanging ideas to prepare cheers for the pep rallies and the games. One change in the routine of these cheerleaders was attempting to involve the students more actively in the pep rallies and creating more interesting signs. Miss Williams also sponsored the junior varsity basketball cheerleaders. This squad of seven members was led by Captain Melissa Davis and Co- captain Giselle Baily. (continued) In order to show their enthusiasm, junior varsity football cheerleaders Mary Susan Smith and Karen Weathers lead fans in a cheer. Varsity basketball cheerleaders, Pat Ale and Ver- onica Coleman, display their pride in their school by leading the fans in the Alma Mater. Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Bernessa Byrd. Pam Staggs. Kelly Simmons. Kathy Jacks. Donna Curry, Susie Childress. Beth Barton, and Smith, (not pictured: Robin Pryor) Spirit Rousers Prove Devotion Practice was held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This squad instigated a change in cheerleading attire. Instead of the tradi- tional uniform of sweaters and skirts, the team chose the newer look of vests and skirts. The cheers and stunts used in leading on the Raiders changed to a more military style. Even though the hard work of the LDHS cheerleaders often went unre- cognized, these spirit rousers proved their capabilities and devotion to the athletes of LDHS. Cheerleaders also enjoyed working closely with other members of the squad, and experi- enced both fun and exciting times to- gether in their cheering. The ability to support their team through both vic- tories and defeats was a great reward. Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: Judi Bodie. Giselle Baily. Melissa Davis, Stephanie Williams, Jackie Russel, Jennie Bussey, and Samantha Coleman. Varsity football cheerleaders raise the roof at a pep rally. 52 Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Mary Susan Smith. Carolyn Spears. Dale Adams. Karen Weathers. Debbie Hawkins, and Tina Bell, (not pictured: Lisa Pryor) Concentrating on the cheer, Lisa Pryor claps to the beat. Anxiously awaiting the beginning of the pep rally, varsity cheerleaders stand ready to pep up the crowd. Attempting to arouse the fans, Pat Ale shouts it out. Persistence, Speed, and Determination As fall turned into winter, the spirit of the sports enthusiasts switched from football to basketball. Five teams worked vigorously before their first game to get into shape and reduce careless mistakes on the court. On De- cember 5, three of the teams, the Junior Varsity Boys, the Varsity Girls, and the Varsity Boys, opened the sea- son in a game against Irmo. The Junior Varsity Boys started out slow, losing their first 4 games, but as the season progressed, the team steadily improved, soon winning ball Ninth Grade Boys' Basketball Team: Bobby Balcombe. James Johnson, Greg Johnson, Carl Shands. Tony Wells. Bruce Jenkins, and Markell Madden. Second row: Tim Woods, Thomas Peterson, Jonathan Cunningham, Gerald Fog- gie, Bill Benson, Teddy Austin, and Curtis Pulley. games. Coached by Bobby Leroy, the team concluded the season with a 4-16 overall record and a 3-11 conference record. For the most part, the scoring was evenly divided among the starters, but Greg Rogers led the team in scoring averaging 11 points a game. The team lacked height, but they compensated for it in speed and determination. The Junior Varsity team consisted of 12 sophomores. They worked hard to prepare for next year when they will play on the varsity level. The Girls’ Varsity team lacked con- sistence as they would win a few games, then go into a losing slump. At the end of the season, they found some consistency, as they went from a 5-7 overall record, (continued) 54 Basketball Ninth Grade player Tim Woods presses the opponent to prevent them from scoring. With the score tied, Tony Todd shoots for an important point. VARSITY BOYS Laurens 67 Laurens 60 Laurens 28 Laurens 61 Laurens 66 Laurens 65 Laurens 63 Laurens 44 Laurens 57 Laurens 70 Laurens 57 Laurens 72 Laurens 51 Laurens 20 Laurens 52 Laurens 57 Laurens 60 Laurens 41 Laurens 50 Laurens 58 7 Wins 13 Losses Irmo 58 Clinton 72 Irmo 53 Dorman 66 Clinton 85 Dorman 78 Wade Hampton 61 Westside 67 Byrnes 65 Hanna 66 Eastside 55 Greenwood 77 Easley 50 Westside 18 Hanna 53 Brynes 67 Eastside 52 Greenwood 72 Easley 51 Wade Hampton 63 Basketball 55 NINTH GRADE GIRLS Laurens 28 Southside 17 Laurens 26 Northside 23 Laurens 25 Emerald 20 Laurens 21 Clinton 35 Laurens 28 Emerald 36 Laurens 23 Dorman 20 Laurens 28 Northside 34 Laurens 26 Emerald 38 Laurens 19 Union 25 Laurens 22 Dorman 28 Laurens 25 Northside 28 Laurens 29 Union 12 Laurens 42 Southside 31 7 Wins 6 Losses With hopes of setting up a scoring play, Pat Curry puts the ball into play for the Raiderettes. Faced with opposition, Angie Stewart attempts to pass off to a teammate on the ninth grade girls' team. IKIlfi 56 Basketball Faster Pace Set and a 2-4 conference at mid-season to a 0-0 overall 0-0 conference record at the conclusion of the season. The team had the disadvantage of lacking both experience and height, but by setting the game play at a faster pace and never giving up, the team was able to beat many taller, more ex- perienced teams. The team had only two returning lettermen. and usually only one starting senior, but the girls refused to use inexperience as an ex- cuse. Sophomore Temple Elmore was both the team's leading scorer and re- bounder, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds a game. She shot 52% from the floor while freshman Shannon Hol- land, the next highest scorer, hit 54% from the floor. Coach Kay Monroe felt the team had two definite advantages. One was that she was able to substitute freely, sup- plying fresh players in the game con- stantly. Thus, all twelve team members saw much playing time. The other ad- vantage was the (continued) Anthony Foggie leads the ninth grade boys in pre-game warm ups before a home game against Southside NO SMOKING Varsity player Bobby Joe Johnson shoots from the foul line to tie the score. Basketball 57 Never team’s unity. The girls were very com- patible. and this fellowship carried onto the floor. The Varsity Boys' team also was in- experienced, with only one starting senior, and only three seniors on the whole team. Coached by Bobby O'Rear, the team consisted of eleven players, two of whom lettered last year. Like the girls’ team, the boys were able to employ much substitution. The team had trouble winning before the conference schedule began, but by the time they entered into region play, they had found the right formula. They ended with 6-9 conference record and a 7-14 overall record. The team was led by the shooting of Tony Todd, who averaged 14.5 points a game, and Bobby Joe Johnson, who Giving Up averaged 8.5 rebounds a game. The team was plagued by turnovers, and this accounted for most of their losses. The boys never gave up, and they often came from behind to win. Many of their games were close, and they kept fans on the edge of their seats until a last second shot would determine the game. One highlight (continued) Girls' coach Kay Monroe acknowledges a Raiderette basket and calls for the players to get down court quickly to set up their defense. Practicing free throws pays off for Bemta Daniels as she connects on a one-and-one dur- ing a tight game situation. Varsity Boys Basketball: Jerry O'Bryant, Rod- ney Austin, and Glen Bishop. Second row: Henry Shands. manager. Bobby Joe Johnson. James Jones. Ricky Shaw. Sedric Holland. Veldon Stoddard. Tony Todd. Jerry Wimphrie. and Mary Abrams, manager. 58 Basketball Following a pass from teammate Greg Johnson, Bill Benson attempts a jump shot from the floor. Varsity basketball player, Mary Susan Smith waits patiently to enter the game. Ninth Grade Girls' Basketball: Marci Parsons. Gay Stoddard, and Jennie Boyce. Second row: Coach Mary Sherlock, Angie Stewart. Beth Han- nah, Benita Daniels. Stephanie McDowell. Cynthia White. Linda Abrams. Cindy Abercrom- bie. and Kim Simmons, manager. Basketball 59 Releasing the ball from his fingertips, Jonathan Cunningham shoots the hoop. VARSITY GIRLS Laurens 47 Irmo 55 Laurens 35 Clinton 40 Laurens 79 Irmo 46 Laurens 59 Dorman 54 Laurens 29 Clinton 38 Laurens 43 Dorman 39 Laurens 40 Wade Hampton 39 Laurens 24 Westside 54 Laurens 40 Byrnes 56 Laurens 38 Hanna 43 Laurens 68 Eastside 43 Laurens 43 Greenwood 56 Laurens 49 Easley 31 Laurens 30 Westside 55 Laurens 51 Byrnes 61 Laurens 34 Hanna 57 Laurens 56 Eastside 33 Laurens 50 Greenwood 60 Laurens 48 Easley 24 Laurens 61 Wade Hampton 57 9 Wins 12 Losses Coaches Stress Fundamentals of the season was the Raiders' defeat of conference leader, Westside, by a score of 20-18 in the Raider gym Feb- ruary 2. The girls’ and boys’ ninth grade teams gave promising freshmen an opportunity to gain valuable playing experience. Each team had a schedule of 13 games, and they also entered the Junior Civitan Tournament at Lander College. They started the season on December 15 in a game against Southside. The girls’ team won the Junior Civi- tan Tournament on December 19 after beating Northside and Emerald. They ended the season with a 6-7 record, but most of their games were close. Coach Mary Sherlock stressed the fundamentals of the game, and all 10 players competed in every game. Be- fore Christmas, the team worked on the basics and game strategy, and then concentrated on their teamwork. The team learned game fundamentals, and by the end of the season was adept at applying them. The ninth grade girls’ team was strong defensively, and this helped them win most of their ball games. Their offense lacked consistency, and they were weak in rebounding at the first of the season, but they improved throughout the year. The boys’ team had a very success- ful year, ending with (continued) 60 Basketball Encouraged by cheerleaders and fans to jump even higher, Bobby Joe Johnson struggles with a Westside opponent to gain control of the jump ball. Guarding her opponent closely,Valerie Snyder is determined to stop the pass. Raiderette Temple Elmore shoots over the heads of Hanna defenders. Junior Varsity Basketball: Dale Parsons. Ran- dall Owens. Phillip Martin. Andy Holt, and Don Koon. Second row: Todd Dennis. Darryll Herring. Grady Langston. Keith Johnson. Greg Hender- son. and Willie Johnson. Third row: Spencer Madden. Greg Rodgers. Gregg Seymour. Scott Stoddard and Coach Bobby LeRoy. Basketball 61 iVarsity Girls' Basketball: Teresa Gilbert. Cecelia Hall. Georgia Lowie. Lynn Young, and Leni Neal. Second row: Melanie Penderman. Shannon Holland. Pat Curry. Temple Elmore. Carolyn Spears. Valerie Snyder, and Mary Susan Smith. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS Laurens 20 Irmo 36 Laurens 27 Clinton 29 Laurens 18 Irmo 30 Laurens 50 Dorman 53 Laurens 37 Clinton 35 Laurens 39 Dorman 62 Laurens 45 Wade Hampton 58 Laurens 28 Westside 29 Laurens 26 Byrnes 53 Laurens 39 Hanna 33 Laurens 31 Eastside 33 Laurens 49 Greenwood 34 Laurens 38 Easley 33 Laurens 38 Westside 40 Laurens 43 Hanna 46 Laurens 19 Byrnes 35 Laurens 34 Eastside 38 Laurens 41 Greenwood 49 Laurens 36 Easley 38 Laurens 40 Wade Hampton 59 4 Wins 16 Losses Watching down court, Jerry O'Bryant skillfully sets up the play. 62 Basketball Enthusiasm and Desire a 9-3 record. They also won the Junior Civitan Tournament, December 18 and 19, after beating Emerald and Southside. both of which they lost to later in the season. Gerald Foggie led the team, averag- ing 14 points a game, and was also a strong rebounder. Coach Pete Holzworth substituted very freely, moving players in and out throughout the game. The boys had much enthusiasm and desire which contributed to their suc- cess along with a strong, sound de- fense. Coach Holzworth found it was easy to work with these 14 boys. The team’s main weaknesses were their lack of aggressiveness and their inaccuracy at the free throw line. They began with a weak offense, but prog- ressed in this area as the season con- tinued. The athletes on these five teams learned not only more about basketball skills, but also about teamwork and dedication. Players gained knowledge and experience, and at the end of the season were eagerly looking forward to next winter when once again they would represent LDHS on the basket- ball court. Junior Varsity players, Andy Holt and Keith Johnson, set up their defensive play. NINTH GRADE BOYS Laurens 43 Southside 40 Laurens 57 Emerald 49 Laurens 45 Southside 18 Laurens 26 Emerald 32 Laurens 38 Dorman 27 Laurens 54 Northside 30 Laurens 39 Emerald 49 Laurens 45 Union 44 Laurens 27 Dorman 26 Laurens 43 Northside 36 Laurens 53 Union 46 Laurens 34 Southside 35 9 Wins 3 Losses Catcher Mark Craine closely watches the b ll to make the catch. Hit, Run, and Slide Although the 1978 Raider baseball team had a tough season, they still managed to finish with a winning sea- son of 10 wins and 7 losses. Coached by Pete Holzworth, players spent many hard hours practicing and working to develop necessary skills. Prospective players worked out either individually or in groups throughout the winter to maintain top physical condition for the season ahead. Organized practice began for pitchers and catchers in January, joined by the remainder of the squad in early February. Players soon adapted to adverse weather conditions whether the tem- peratures fell below 30° or rose into the high 90° later in the spring. Many players devoted weekend after- (continued) Sliding into 3rd base. Perry Cunningham is determined to switch the odds of the game to Laurens' favor. Baseball 65 Brand of Baseball noons to batting practice, which paid off in runs later in the season. Team members found that intense practice sessions were beneficial when aver- ages improved throughout the season. Fans continued to support the team during the 1978 season. Students, faculty, parents, and interested com- munity members enjoyed the excite- ment of the Raider brand of baseball, and the home team upheld the tradition of giving fans a display of skill and ta- lent. Naturally, every group has its lead- ers, and the leaders of the 1978 baseball team were certainly the four senior players: Otis Neeley, Roy Fa- gan, A. J. Madden, and Gene Boozer. Otis Neeley prevented many oppo- nent’s scores by closely guarding first base while Roy Fagan gave his sup- port in left field. A.J. Madden played as pitcher and first base, and was re- warded for his efforts by receiving a full baseball scholarship to Spartanburg Methodist College. Also pitching, as well as playing center field, Gene Boozer lended support and leadership to the team. Gene was selected for the Region I-4A team for 1978 and was contracted by the Atlanta Braves for their minor league. With only five returning lettermen, Raiders realized that the upcoming season would be one for rebuilding, especially for pitchers. However, Coach Holzworth hoped to rely on the anticipated good hitting and the tradi- tionally strong defense to carry the team over a few weak areas. Begin- ning practice in early February, the team had a fresh outlook and high hopes for the future. Overall, the 1979 season for Raider baseball was ap- proached with excitement and antici- pation of a winning season. Guarding the base line, Randy Smith is eagerly awaiting arrival of the baseball. Preparing to hit, Billy Butler is ready to crack the bat. Throwing a fastball, John Cullen follows through on the pitch. Practicing for the rough season ahead, these Laurens baseball players bear the cold weather. 66 I Baseball Baseball: David Smith, Alan Pitts. Glenn Bishop. Perry Cunningham. Calvin Whitmire, and Curtis Todd. Second row: Grady Smith, Bobby Balcomb. Adam Woods. Billy Butler. James Johnson. James Harlan, and Tommy Cox. Third row: Mark Craine, Mark Rowland. Kenny Dotson. Van Miller. Lee Jennings, and Randy Smith. BASEBALL Laurens 12 Clinton 4 Laurens 9 Newberry 4 Laurens 5 Hanna 9 Laurens 6 Eastside 5 Laurens 8 Newberry 7 Laurens 8 Greenwood 9 Laurens 1 Easley 4 Laurens 1 Union 11 Laurens 6 Westside 7 Laurens 9 Wade Hampton 3 Laurens 4 Hanna 3 Laurens 5 Eastside 4 Laurens 6 Greenwood 5 Laurens 9 Easley 7 Laurens 3 Westside 2 Laurens 5 Wade Hampton 1 11 wins - 5 losses While waiting for their turns at bat, Glenn Bishop and Adam Woods assess the game with Hi Merest. Preparing to return the ball, Randy Smith looks for the runner. During pregame warm-ups, Kenny Dotson reaches to make a catch. Baseball 67 Team Volleys to Win All the ingredients were there: talented players, a good coach, and faithful supporters. However, the re- cipe did not quite work out as everyone had hoped. The 1978 edition of the Laurens vol- leyball team finished with an 13-13 record in its second year of Region I 4-A competition. Competing against tough teams such as Westside, Eas- ley, and Byrnes, the Laurens team finished fourth in the region. The team consisted of ten experienced players, including five seniors. In order to raise money, the team sold football programs and ads for the programs. These funds were used to buy volleyball shoes and for team travel and equipment. On October 27, the volleyball team gave a demonstra- tion at Laurens Junior High School to promote interest in the sport. Leaping high in hopes of gaining an advan- tage. Temple Elmore shows how necessary her spiking skills are as Ann Power moves into a ready position. Reaching to hit the ball at its peak. Beth Lindley prepares to spike as Valerie Snyder hopes to see the Raiders gain the points. Pat Curry follows on a well-executed spike, while receiving encouragement from teammates Valerie Snyder and Pat Ale. In order to effectuate a perfect play, Cecelia Hall sets the ball up for a spike by her teammate as Vicki Davis prepares to move in on the play. Volleyball: Lendy Blakely. Ann Power, Valerie Snyder. Temple Elmore. Pat Ale. Coach Kay Monroe. Pat Curry. Cecilia Hall. Beth Lmdley. Vicki Davis, and Leni Neal. Demonstrating the intense concentration necessary for volleyball. Vicki Davis takes ad- vantage of a set-up from a teammate as Beth Lindley moves into position to assist if neces- sary. Volleyball 69 Strong mental concentration teamed with physical ability, demonstrated here by Tim Madden, are necessary ingredients for success- ful tennis players. WRESTLING Laurens 28 Belton-Honea Path 38 Laurens 20 Woodruff 32 Laurens 20 Belton-Honea Path 34 Laurens 27 Greenwood 29 Laurens 38 Greer 26 Laurens 33 Westside 29 Laurens 9 Byrnes 40 Laurens 17 Wade Hampton 43 Laurens 40 Hanna 23 Laurens 27 Greenwood 34 Laurens 51 Easley 10 Laurens 37 Eastside 28 5 wins 7 losses Individuality Raider athletes could participate in more programs than ever in 1978- 1979. Individual sports composed one of the most important facets of the pro- gram, with many eager athletes at- tempting to improve their individual skills and records through maximum efforts and concentration. In order to have a team win, each player first had to win his own individual battle. Indi- vidual sports offered at LDHS included tennis, wrestling, golf, and track. The girls’ tennis team began practice in early August in preparation for its rigid Region I competition. With the as- sistance of the new coach, Mary Sher- lock, the girls for the first time engaged in strenuous drills, exercising, and run- ning to maximize their mobility and strength. Although plagued by inexpe- rience, the players increased in skill and performed well against some of the top players in the state. The dou- bles team of Laura and Beth Griffin enjoyed a highly successful season, and was ranked second in the region in number one doubles. Overall, the girls’ tennis team compiled a 2-9 record, and with the loss of only one senior member gained valuable match expe- rience. After losing four seniors from the 1977-78 championship team, the 78- '79 wrestling team relied primarily on young underclassmen who were eager to contribute to their team. Coach Bruce Hill began his first year of coach- ing this young team; he felt that the team had the native ability to succeed, and would improve with time, practice, and experience. The 1978 grapplers showed great determination in im- provement for the 78-79 season and the seasons to come. The 1978 golf team compiled an overall season record of 3-9. Senior standout Walter Todd paced the Raider golfers throughout the (con- tinued) Taking aim, Sam Stroud prepares to throw a shot put. 70 Individual Sports Tennis Team: Joey Mundy. George Powell, and Donald Davis. Second row: Scottie Hunter. Tim Madden. Greg Ross, and Johnny Madden. Golf Team: Tim Smoak. Valerie Snyder, and Richard Ross. Second row: Trent Lee. Albert Jacks. Bill Benson, and Greg Henderson. After completing a successful forehand, Laura Griffin follows through high. Wrestling Team: Avery Barksdale, John Cullen, John Powell. Wilbert Simpson, Foster Burton, Sam Burnside, Ralph Barksdale, and Arron Montgomery. Second row: Rick Barksdale, Eric Davis. Melvin Byrd. David Smith, Johnny Year- gm. John Deans, Stanley Beagle, Dwayne Malone, and Coach Bruce Hill. 72 Individual Sports Girls’ Track: Pat Rice. Jody Zeigler. Bernessa Byrd. Gloria Foggie, Phyllis McWilliams. Brenda Evans. Sandra Fowler, and Gloria Woodruff. Second row: Patricia Madden. Trick Evans. Re- becca Madden. Cynthia Higgins. Anita Byrd. Charlene McDowell. Michelle Dennis. Adrienne Lowe, and Crystal Herbert. Third row: Deborah Holliday. Lisa Anderson, Barbara Hunter. Angela Lagroon. Tracy Williams. Faye Daniel. Anita Daniel. Anita Abrams, and Debra Smith. Fourth row: Wanda Dendy. Rosalind Miller. Cathy Bry- son. Kay Calhoun. Stephanie McDowell. Mary Queen, and Iris Boyd. Fifth row: Beth Lindley, Beth Lee. Kim Simmons. Robin Culbertson. Lupina Richardson. Darlene Williams. Pam Sul- livan. Tammy Burns, and Skip Simmons. Boys’ Track: Tim Hunter. Norris Brown. Jerome Mills, Victor Hunter, and Richard Lee. Second row: Larry Herbert, John Cullen. Johnny Ray Walker. Mike Anderson. Mike Corley. John Cal- wile, Robert Clark. Kevin Calwile, Robert Clark. Leroy Shands. Charles Calwile. and Steve Ford. Third row: Kenneth Collins. Dwayne Mattison. Butch Cope. Bernard McDaniel. Johnny Yeargin. David Yeargin. Clyde Cunningham. Henry Johnson. Steve Smith. Carl Shands. Anthony Burns, and Phillip Martin. Fourth row: Marty Child- ress. Mike Henry. David Martin. Tommy Lee. Fred Blakely. Dwayne Mattison, Seth Caldwell, Buddy Lee. Buddy Wells, and Phil Hall. Girls’ Tennis: Laura Griffin. Tammy Burns. Teresa Rook. Edna Allen. Beth Griffin. Billie Stevenson, and Pam Sullivan. Raiders Battle Inexperience season and was medalist at the Fur- man Invitational Tournament held March 2 in Greenville. The golf ream readied for the 1979 season through daily practices at Lakeside Country Club. The team suf- fered from the loss of three seniors, and was plagued by inexperience. Coach Bobby O’Rear felt that 1979 was a year of rebuilding and would provide a foundation for future teams. The Raider golfers worked together to promote close teamwork and to mold themselves into sharp competitors. The 1978 Raider boys’ tennis team experienced a year of gaining valuable skills in match play. The majority of participants were underclassmen who learned how to play consistently while under pressure. Although the team finished the season with an 0-9 record, the Raider netters anticipated the '79 season when returning players would prove to be stiffer competition after a year of experience. The 1979 boys' tennis team saw a year of changes and innovations. The majority of the team again consisted of underclassmen, led by a new coach, Mark Freeze. Coach Freeze and his team realized the importance of indi- vidual spirit and desire to win. Players not only competed in difficult matches against other schools, but were also involved in their own intense challenge matches to retain or improve their posi- tions in team standings. The competi- tion between peers and other teams helped them grow in competitiveness and skill in the 1979 season. The 1978 boys’ track team con- tinued its strong and impressive tradi- tion at LDHS, with several members receiving high honors at the state meet. In the high jump competition, Jon Orcutt became the state champ, slash- ing the school record with a height of 6 feet 11 inches. Larry Craine and Norris (continued) Approaching the net. Beth Griffin makes the match point. As Keith Young downs his opponent, he im- patiently waits for the referee to start the count. wm Going Alone Brown were also top placers in their events and the mile relay team was respected as one of the best in the state. The athletic department continued to grow with the addition of the girls' track team. This team consisted of girls who were inexperienced but eager to con- tribute to their new team sport. The girls worked hard to learn new skills and to get into good physical shape. Demonstrating talent and potential, through the patience and leadership of coaches Mary Sherlock and Kay Mon- roe, the team enjoyed a year of learn- ing and enthusiasm. Individualized athletics at LDHS con- tinued to grow by leaps and bounds. Athletes realized that, as individuals, they were directly responsible and in- fluential in the successes of their teams. This realization inspired players to put forth more desire and dedication than ever to lead their teams to victory and success. Jeffrey Ellison gets ready for a quick sprint. BOYS’ TENNIS Laurens 0 Greenwood 6 Laurens 3 Clinton 6 Laurens 4 Belton - Honea Path 5 Laurens 0 Hanna 9 Laurens 0 Easley 9 Laurens 2 Westside 7 Laurens 0 Wade Hampton 9 Laurens 0 Eastside 9 Laurens 2 Clinton 7 0 Wins 9 Losses BOYS’ TRACK Laurens 94 Ninety-Six 58 Abbeville 48 S.C. School for the Deaf and Blind 42 Laurens 117 Westside 20 Laurens 94 Wade Hampton 42 Laurens 87 Greenwood 49 Laurens 75 Hanna 61 Laurens 135 Easley 0 Laurens 87 Eastside 49 Laurens 92 Woodruff 39 Greer 36 8 wins 0 losses 74 Individual Sports Attempting to pin his opponent, Eric Davis grapples his foe to the floor. Approaching the high hurdles, Jerome Mills strives to get over the top. Concentrating is the key to a perfect serve as displayed by Angie Stewart. GIRLS’ TENNIS Laurens 3 Clinton Laurens 3 Clinton Laurens 2 Greenwood Laurens 9 Westside Laurens 9 Byrnes Laurens 4 Wade Hampton Laurens 2 Greenwood Laurens 0 Hanna Laurens 3 Easley Laurens 0 Eastside Laurens 1 Belton-Honea Path 2 Wins 9 Losses GOING STRONG IN Academics played an important role in the lives of students at LDHS. Taking advantage of the strong academic program, students chose be- tween college preparatory courses and business courses. A wide variety of electives enabled students to increase their field of knowledge in the areas they chose. Students found challeng- ing ideas in classrooms; they learned that to be strong, they must exercise mentally, and that to grow, they must be receptive to new concepts. Academics aided students in prepa- ration for the future; classroom ac- tivities were essential in helping stu- dents to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Students learned not only from their teachers and books, but also from each other and outside projects, discovering that the more they learned, the more they wanted to learn. Going Strong in Academics 77 From Metrics to Macbeth Required courses pro- vided the knowledge that was necessary for a stu- dent’s total mental, emo- tional, and physical devel- opment. The variety of to- pics available ranged from metrics to Macbeth, offer- ing students not only basic knowledge, but also a wide diversity of subjects to satisfy their many interests. More units were required of some subjects than of others, obviously because of their importance to the general development and training of the student for his life after high school. Two of the subjects which required more units than some others were English and social studies. The State Department of Educa- tion mandated four units of English as necessary for graduation, while three of social studies were (con- tinued) Skipping through a puddle in the hall. Pat Curry and Carolyn Spears are well prepared for the rain. 78 Required Courses Pondering over which book to choose for a reading report, Judith Manning scans the fiction section of the library. Taking time out from his studies. Albert Ander- son converses with a friend across the room. Required Courses 79 80 Required Courses Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions required. While meeting these specific require- ments, however, students were given some freedom of choice. In the area of English, students could choose between basic Eng- lish, practical English, academic English, or hon- ors English. This allowed them an opportunity to choose the particular type of English which appealed to them and met their own personal needs. In the selection of history courses, students were re- quired to take U.S. History during their junior year and government economics in the twelfth grade. Since three units of social studies were necessary, students could choose one unit based on their own per- sonal interests. Among those available were civics, world geography, and world history, (continued) Quickly transferring notes to her notebook, Edna Allen also tries to concentrate on the lesson in world geography. Period dressing can be fun, as Cathy Wasson learns while imper- sonating a turn-of-the-century lady in Mrs. Barksdale s English class. Precariously balanced against the wall. Tim LeGrand relaxes. Paying close attention to Coach LeRoy's his- tory lecture, Donna Crowder carefully takes notes. Science students enjoy the Air Force's annual fall presentation of theories and expenments. Required Courses 81 Variety in Math and Science All these history courses gave students some basic understanding of past events which helped them cope with present events and the prospects of future events. Two other courses which were required were science and math. Two units of sci- ence and math were re- quired for graduation. How- ever, the student had a great deal of freedom in ful- filling these requirements. Students could certainly find a field of mathematics or science to satisfy their needs and one which was suited to their own indi- vidual abilities. Courses were offered in advanced math, chemistry, and physics, as well as many other advanced subjects. However, while it was necessary to provide these courses for the college- preparatory student, the (continued) Pondering the language of Shakespeare, Cathy Hawkins re- flects over a line from Macbeth in Mrs. Oakes’ English class. Beth Barton and Caroline Davis compare study sheets before a test in Mrs. Johnson’s government class. 82 Required Courses In a 3rd period chemistry class, Jeff Ellison examines the structure of a water molecule. Volleyball is one way in which physical educa- tion students combine exercise and enjoyment. Envelopes of lab materials are shared by partners Scott Stoddard and Robin Barbary as they prepare slides for viewing. £| More Than Lectures and Tests student whose academic career would terminate after high school also had a selection of courses pro- vided to meet his needs. For these students, general science was offered, as well as math courses such as General Math I, II, and III and General Math Algebra I, II, and III. Some of the added incen- tives which made required courses somewhat more in- teresting were field trips and lab experiments, which provided a needed relief from the rigors of note- taking and lecturing. Stu- dents taking physical sci- ence or biology journeyed outside to gain a better un- derstanding of nature, while those in chemistry and physics spent time in the laboratory learning the principles and procedures of their aprticular field, (con- tinued) Adjusting the mirror is often the most difficult part of getting an ac- curate view of a leaf tissue, as Keith Johnson learns in Mrs. Babb's biology class. ’’When in the course of human events ..recites Eileen Aber- crombie as she practices her memory work. Group discussions provide a change of pace from regular class- room activities in Mrs. Miracle's English class. Required Courses 85 Writing furiously, Susan Hall tries to keep up with Mr. Harris' physical science lecture. Free time during lunch is used by Teretha Brown to catch up on her required reading for English. Compiling the results of their ex- periment with wooden element models, Tim Dover and Kenny Dotson cooperate as lab partners in chemistry. 86 Required Courses For Your Own Benefit While required subjects did provide basic, funda- mental knowledge, they were not always boring and difficult. Students could re- ceive a generally well- rounded education, and still be allowed some flexibility and alternatives in fulfilling their requirements. Exact computations are neces- sary for accurate lab reports, learns James Jones. Using the few minutes before government class wisely. Elaine Poole tries to finish a book for an English report in spite of interrup- tions from friends. Demonstrating an “energy- environment simulator . Dr. Yarborough of Presbyterian Col- lege visits Mrs. Smith's physics class. Required Courses 87 Classes That Appeal The courses that a school offers its students usually affect the credibility of that school. For this reason, it is essential that a school offer classes that appeal to the pupils as well as have a high scholastic rating. Apart from the much- dreaded required subjects such as English and math, Laurens High students were also offered certain elective courses. These courses included French and Spanish, chorus, band, and various vocational classes. Among the voca- tional classes were home economics, office occupa- tions, distributive educa- tion, agriculture, and elec- tronics. Because the courses were electives, students were able to choose the ones that most interested them or best suited their future occupa- tional needs, (continued) Grady Smith performs an Irish dance in drama class. In auto mechanics class, Marty Woods and Ricky Cheeks examine the motor of this car. Developing her skills in sewing, Darlene Rice prepares her first project. Usa Marlor and Debra Smith entertain their classmates during band. Students in typing class increase their speed through daily timed writings. Applying the finishing touches to their work, Micheal Murphy and Steven Crisp show their workmanship in vocational abilities. Electives 89 During class, Cathy Henderson gets assistance from Susan Moore while making a macrame pocketbook. Improving her Spanish skills, Angela Lagroon concentrates on vo- cabulary words. Variety of Choices Although students may not have realized it, the elective courses provided them with certain benefits. The students taking these courses learned new skills which would eventually broaden their knowledge of the world. French and Spanish students, for example, gained a know- ledge of the countries they studied, while at the same time learned to communi- cate in an entirely new lan- guage. Home economics and office occupations provide other examples of how stu- dents benefit from elective courses. These classes prepare students for their life after high school and aid them in starting their life of independence. Students profess vari- ous reasons for choosing their elective courses. The majority of the classes are (continued) Ready to put hinges on a cabinet door. James Hall examines the type of hinge he is using. George Powell makes last minute preparations to see Beausoleil Broussard, a French concert, by purchasing his ticket from Mrs. Byars. Mr. Myric assists Rusty Gwinn and Tony Sanders in shaping a piece of metal. 90 Electives Working together, Randy Smith, Johnny Robertson, and Russell Tollison expertly adjust a car- bur ator. Playing the clarinet requires con- centration and determination for Valarie Knight. Electives 91 Electives Provide taken because they provide certain skills that will be useful in future jobs. Office occupation courses, for example, support this reasoning. Students enrol- led in these classes may become skilled in such areas as typing, account- ing, bookkeeping, and short- hand, all of which will bene- fit the students on their jobs. Another reason certain elective courses are cho- sen is to obtain the required number of credits to graduate. In order to graduate, a senior must have a total of sixteen cred- its, and the elective courses provide an escape from tak- ing four years of math or science, for example. Many students chose Escape a class on the basis of their personal interest in that subject. Pupils in courses such as band, chorus, and art usually enjoy playing an instrument, (continued) Practicing handicrafts in shop, Rusty Gibson removes a rusty nail. Looking a little confused, Tina Bell asks for an explanation in French I. 92 Electives Benny Stroughton practices learned skills in electricity class. Senor Holland lectures to Spanish I students. Electives 93 Attentively listening to Miss Young's lecture on the predictable behavior of groups. Butch Cope discovers how sociology can help him to better understand his actions in various social situa- tions. Working on a publication is not all fun and no work, as Lisa Hannah learns while busily writing receipts for reserved yearbooks. Courses such as machine shop teach stu- dents such useful skills as welding, stressing the importance of safety equipment such as protec- tive head gear. 94 , Electives Looking over a new selection, Heidi Hedrick, Kathy Wilson, and Lynn Starnes prepare for their first choral concert. During auto mechanics class, Wesley Cook removes the corrosion which has built up on a car battery. “Fringe Benefits” singing, or drawing. By electing these classes, the students were able to learn, while at the same time enjoy themselves. Finally, there are those students who choose a Applying the first coat of finish to a sanded cabinet. Ralph Bras- well enjoys the new skills learned in Mr. Huffman's vocational class. course merely to enjoy its “fringe benefits. Home economics and auto me- chanics provide the best examples of this reasoning. In home economics, stu- dents were involved in bak- ing, and naturally were al- lowed to sample their prod- ucts. In family living, stu- dents participated in mock weddings, and in shop classes the students made things such as radios which they were allowed to take home. Some students believe that elective courses are easier than required ones. Whether they are easier or not remains in the hands of the individuals; however, these (continued) Electives 95 Getting into their work, Jeff Wheeler and Kevin Wilson work on a tail light. Keeping time for advanced band class, David Blanton beats steadily while Mike Manning im- provises. Showing her knowledge of foreign languages. Georgia Lowie writes a sentence in French. Interested in a classroom dis- cussion, Harold Garrett considers the facts. 96 Electives Making adjustments on their During his auto mechanics typewriters before taking a timed class, Mr. Woodrow Crenshaw in- writing, seniors and juniors pre- structs a student on how to clean a pare to type. piece of machinery. Life After High School classes may seem easier simply because they are in- teresting and more fun. The elective courses offer a change from the monotony of regular classes. Most of them are exciting and dif- ferent. Therefore, the stu- dents do not realize that they are actually working. Besides their interest level, elective courses also prepare students for a life Rehearsing her solo, Christie Bagwell sings with all her heart. after high school by provid- ing the students with certain job possibilities. In most elective courses, students did more than learn; they trained for the occupational field that they wished to en- ter. Students in shop class- es, for example, in addition to learning how to use cer- tain tools, actually handled and worked with the tools themselves. In this way, they acquired some experi- ence that would be useful in their field of work. Likewise, the students in home eco- nomics and office occupa- tions gained job experience by practicing the tools of their trade. The elective courses are designed to help stu- dents prepare for their fu- ture by giving them experi- ence in their chosen area of work and allowing them to grow mentally in whatever area appeals to them. Using her skills well. Inez Mad- Listening carefully to the other den macrames a pocketbook. parts. Greg Duvall counts his measures and rests. Taking in knowledge, Stephanie Anderson listens intently. Electives 97 GOING STR Education is not derived exclusively from informed teachers and up-to-date textbooks. Students also learn by in- teraction with others, by sharing ideas and working together toward common goals. The 20 clubs and organizations at LDHS gave students the opportunity to expand their knowledge by sharing it and to realize their capabilities and po- tential when working in a group situa- tion. Whether painting trash cans for the honor society or acting as a liaison to the student council, Raiders found that by combining individual talents and ideas they could mold a divergent group into a strong student voice. Almost every student belonged to at least one club, and the majority of stu- dents belonged to several. Clubs were as diverse in organization and goals as was the student body. The Pep Club, with over 1,200 members easily the largest club in the school, was instru- mental in promoting and maintaining school spirit and unity. The Literary Magazine, with a staff of 12, was perhaps the smallest organization, but also fulfilled an important need by pro- viding a medium for student expres- sion and creativity. Divergent student interests and needs decreed clubs with varying goals and purposes, but all had one common denominator: the growth and development of the student, men- tally, physically, and socially. Membership requirements also var- ied according to club policy. Some or- ganizations demanded only an interest in a specific subject area and a desire to work toward promoting that area. Other clubs held more exacting stan- dards as to academic performances and personal character. Many clubs re- quired members to devote time and talents to service projects for the school and community. Overall, clubs emphasized the necessity of doing for others and helped students realize the importance of reaching out beyond the individual’s limited scope. All clubs, in one way or another, en- gaged in fund-raising projects. Whether these funds were used to help beautify the school property or to fi- nance an educational trip for club members, all realized the necessity of raising money. This, too, was ac- complished in different ways by differ- ent groups. Some clubs branched out to unusual methods of fund-raising, such as the student council's idea of selling its members' time and talents to help the elderly of our community and the honor society’s ingenuity in turning the lecture theatre into a movie theatre in an effort to raise money for their an- nual trip. Other clubs relied on the prov- en sellers such as gift items or candy. Whatever the method, each club member realized the work involved in maintaining a strong club treasury. Clubs at LDHS taught students two important things: that to truly be a member of a group, one must give as well as receive ideas, and that goals which may seem impossible for indi- vidual accomplishment may become more attainable when tackled with a strong group effort. Within clubs, stu- dents found friends and learned how to work with enemies, but, of perhaps greater importance, students learned that by trying to give of their best to the group, they found a greater sense of accomplishment for themselves. Going Strong in Organizations 99 Esprit Corps Performing arts are alive and well at Laurens District 55 High School. They include the drama club, four choruses, and three bands. Participation in these organizations demanded talent as well as dedication, but those students who did participate found it rewarding to share their talent with the school and community. The drama club, advised by Gayle Gulick, had sixty-six members. Some stage-experienced members traveled to Columbia in November to compete with other students in areas of dramatic performance. The club had tentative plans for a musical review in the spring, which will highlight the musicals pre- sented by LDHS in the past. Each club member worked diligently in the production of You Can't Take it With You which was presented on January 26th and 27th. Constructing sets, acquiring costumes and props, and publicizing the play were ways in which students learned of the many aspects of the drama field. Much out- side work was required but rewards awaited the students who took part in this work, (continued) The Nutcracker’� Suite was a highlight of the Christmas concert presented by the Advanced Mixed Chorus. Band officers and staff: Kathy Hill, library staff: Kathy Crisp, 3rd lieutenant; Drea Campbell, his- torian; Rossie Davis, drum major; Barry Mon- toya. band captain; Jackie Austin, and Tony Ward, uniform staff; and Cathy Kadingo. 2nd lieutenant, (not pictured: Rachel Andrews. 1st lieutenant) 100 Performing Stage Band: Joanna Carpenter, Kathy Crisp. Marvin Lane. Barbara Thompson. Cathy Kadingo. and Rossie Davis. Second row: Kathy Hill, Jeff Holmes. Lance Richardson. Dennis Edwards. Judith Manning, and Mike Martinek. Third row: Wayne Neal. Barry Montoya. Gil Reid. Jeff Dillard. Mickey Crisp. Clyde Cunningham, and Billy Hunter. Mr. Andrew Hodges (Director) Performing 101 Esprit de Corps coivt’d The choruses in the fine arts de- partment are the Choraleers, the Troubadors, the Lyric Choir, and the Concert Choir. The Choraleers, directed by Mrs. Harriet Brewington, consisted of sixty-six beginning female vocalists. The Choraleers concentrated primarily on blending and musicality. The Troubadors, a group of forty-six young men, are also beginners. Di- rected by Mrs. Caroline McCauley, these men developed a more distinct knowledge of music and music ap- preciation. The Lyric Choir is an advanced group of girls with fifty-five members. This chorus concentrated mainly on tone-quality and resonance. One member of the Lyric Choir, Donna Crowder, was chosen for the All-State Chorus and Phyllis Cox was selected for the All-State Honors Chorus. The many expectations these girls had to live up to demanded much hard work and long practices. The Concert Choir is a group of sixty-two advanced mixed voices. These young men and women, di- rected by (continued) Waiting for the band director’s cut-off, these advanced band members watch him attentively. Ensemble Lab: Carla Stone. Susan Griffin. Ali- son Ingle. Lisa Morgan, and Janet Bonds. Sec- ond row: Angie Taylor. Shirley Davis. Wanda Self. Paula Hartsell, Christie Bagwell, and Rhonda Kelly. Promoting ticket sales, Gayle Gulick explains to Mark Craine and other Drama Club members the importance of good salesmanship. 102 Performing Standing readily, the Troubadors await to sing one of their Yuletide songs. Color Guard: Skip Simmons, Barry Montoya. Rufus Williams. Donna Stewart. Mahlyn Latimer. Laura Nabors. Tammie Henderson. Susan Mar- tinek. and Gina Ingle. Sharing a few moments of holiday cheer with friends. Angie Taylor enjoys herself during a break following the choral concert. Drama Club: Gene Grubbs. Jackie Russell. Marci Parsons. Lynn Hughes. Shannon Holland. Idenary Richards. April Byrd. Felisha Johnson. Saundra Kennedy. Cathy Kadingo. Mark Armstrong. Paula Murray, Arleen Young. Sharon Robertson, and Melanie Pendermon. Second row: Christine Wood, Joy Parrish. Jeffrey Bag- well. Vanessa Briggs. Phyllis Cox. Karen Maheras. Cindy Smoak. Sonya Young. Allan Bolt. Margaret Clayton. Susan White. Mary Jane Childress, and Jane Mundy. Third row: Bryan Robertson. Ann Marie Hunter. Susan Bagwell. Stephanie Williams. Teresa Harlan. Jody Zeigler. Mary Grether. Ann Anderson. Judith Manning. Stephanie Walter, Tim Dover. Lois Gibbs, and Fran Kay. Fourth row: David Ham- mond. Barry Caldwell. Stuart Lambert. Tony Ward, Doug Felts. Kim Orcutt. Beth Lee. Richard Lida. Greg Lanford. Martin Power. Lendy Blakely, and Jeff Holmes Fifth row: Tim Sum- meral. Ben Kadingo. Buddy Cooper. Joey Holmes. Leo Boisvert. Kevin Caldwell. Mark Craine. Buck Walker. Christie Bagwell. Rossie Davis. Gerald Davenport. Wanda Burdett, and Shebby Neely. Performing 103 Esprit Corps cont'd Caroline McCauley, primarily worked on perfecting their musical accuracy and intonation. Many long hours were put into the All-State audition music at the beginning of the year. Sixteen members of the Concert Choir were selected for the All-State Honors Chorus and twenty-one were chosen to be on the regular All-State Chorus. A highlight for all the choruses was performing two concerts for the school and community, one at Christmas and one in the spring. The three bands in the fine arts department include the Raider March- ing Band, the Concert Band, and the Stage Band. The Raider Marching Band with its fifty-three members was led by drum major Rossie Davis. Under the direc- tion of Andrew Hodges, assisted by Karen Wilson and Paula Allen, the Raider Marching Band began practic- ing the last week of July. A highlight of the summer was attending band camp at Limestone College in Gaffney. The Raider Marching Band was the host of the Henry Laurens Marching Band (continued) Raider Marching Band: Rossie Davis. Cathy Wasson. Cathy Kadingo. Gayeland Smallwood, Gil Reid. Mark Rogers. Jeff Dillard. Tim Hawkins. Donna Hawkins. Rock Kennedy. Tim Wiley, and Darryl McDaniel. Second row: Skip Simmons. Rhonda Rhodes. Teresa Laws. Tammy Shirley. Greg Broome. Ben Kadingo. Mark Garner. Tammie Anderson. Tony Ward. Tammy Hughes, Michelle Dennis, and Rufus Williams. Third row: Donna Stewart. Lisa Ingle. Tracy Holliday. Randy Trayham. Darryl Andrews. Tim Sumeral, Jackie Lanford. Terri Marlar. Kathy Hill. Debra Anderson, and Barry Montoya. Fourth row: Laura Nabors, Drea Campbell. Leah Bolt. Samantha Coleman, Carolyn Owens. Kathy Crisp, Jackie Austin. Lisa Elrod, Robbie Bagwell, and Gina Ingle. Fifth row: Ms. Karen Wilson, Mr. Andrew Hodges. Marilyn Latimer. Tommy Macemore. Roger Tatlor, Albert Anderson. Susan Martinek. David Blanton. Jack Sexton, and Tammie Henderson Studying her music while Beth Lindley accom- panies. Tammy Smith pays special attention to interpretation. Directing Christie Bagwell and Stacy Latimer in You Can’t Take it With You, Mr. Gayle Gulick gets a little carried away. 104 Performing Appealing to the child in everyone, Lab En- semble members Shirley Davis. Carla Stone, and Janet Bonds present a scene from Babes in Toyland” at the Christmas concert. Drama Club officers: Mark Craine, president; Jody Zeigler, vice-president; Christie Bagwell, secretary; and Rossie Davis, treasurer. The Lyric Choir performs during the Christmas concert. 9 6 .■A; o At, 0 CV 9 ft o ♦ f f t I t f I 1 Performing 105 Esprit de Corps cont’d Hoping for a perfect score at the Solo and Ensemble Competition. Christie Bagwell sings an Italian song. Contest held in Raider Stadium Oc- tober 14th. Over twenty-five bands par- ticipated in this annual event. The Marching Band took second place in the Clinton and Whitten Village Christmas parades. The band was awarded a III rating at the state march- ing band contest. The Concert Band started its season with individual competition at a solo and ensemble workshop in Columbia, on January 4th. Four superior ratings and twenty-two excellent ratings were received by Concert Band members. Regional competition was held January 27th with members advancing to All-State in February. In addition to many local public performances, the Concert Band also traveled to the State Concert Band Festival at the College of Charleston in April. A group of nineteen talented stu- dents comprised the Stage Band. Audi- tions were required to enter this elite group. An interesting experience for the members of this band was to per- form in the Cora Cox Lucas Music Club Variety Show. Student participation and dedication once again demonstrated that the per- forming arts are alive and well at LDHS. Eager to learn his lines, Mark Armstrong pre- pares for the'78-'79 production of You Can't Take It With You . 106 Performing Performing 107 The Future is Now at LDHS Preparing for the future is an exciting task, especially in the area of occupa- tional preparation. A person must first determine what field of work he wishes to enter and then try to gain as much experience and preparation as he can in that area while still in high school. Most high schools have clubs for stu- dents that aid them in preparing for their future. The clubs offered by our school included FTO. FHA, FFA, FSA, DECA, and VICA. Under the supervision of Mrs. Sara Little, the Future Teachers Organiza- tion was very active. The 55 members elected as their officers: president, Chris Henderson; vice-president, Elaine Poole; secretary, Sally Blakely; treasurer, Cathy Hawkins; parliamen- tarian, Audrey Williams; and chaplain, Meredith Daniel. The members of the FTO were involved in such activities as a field day at Sanders Middle School and selecting a teacher of the month. In addition, they sponsored a Teacher Appreciation Day when the high school teachers were honored for their dedi- cated work. For the seniors of the FTO, one of the most enlightening projects was the Practice Teaching Day. The senior members were allowed one day of teaching at any local junior high, mid- dle, or elementary school. This prac- tice gave them experience in teaching that will be useful in the future. Another club aimed at preparing students for the future was the FHA, Future Homemakers of America. Miss Ruth Casey and Mrs. Ann Chandler were the advisors of this club which dealt mainly in home economics. The officers were: president, Janet Smith; (continued) FSA: Susie Gray, Susan Starnes. Lisa Johnson, Mary Richards. Vickie Hughes. Terri Henderson. April Byrd, and Kim Orcutt. Second row: Shirley Taylor. Susie Childress, Drea Campbell. Mary Harris. Gena Flint, Cassandra Smith, Lenora Simpson, and Cathy HiH. Third row: Tammy Pe- den. Dollie Potts. Nancy Riddle, Donna Craig. Jan Coats. Wanda Lynch. Felicia Montgomery. Teresa Fuller, and Catherine Jones. Fourth row: Gaye McGill. Charlene Pressley, Ann Word, Tammie Taylor. Margaret Ross. Shelley Wells. Martha Campbell. Tawane Johnson, and Angela Bailey. Fifth row. Carla Ashemore. Tammy Evans, Sheila Campbell. Gloria Foggie. Annie Mae Mosley. Debra Harris. Sylvia McDowell. Debbie Knight, and Cathy Gambrell. Christie Bagwell wonders if Mrs. Little is seri- ous about all the responsibilities of teachers. 108 Future VICA: Kelvin Hunter, Patsy Williams. Naomi Mosley, Brenda Norris, Cedell Hill, Sammie Reeder, and Cynthia Bryson. Second row: George Lida. Randy Pitts, Jimmy Butts. Barry Montoya, Wesley Cook, Zorada Neeley. Sarah Lomax, and Judy Rice. Third row: Donald Gog- gins. Phil Bowie. Phillip Jenkins, Dale Curry, Nathaniel Pyles. George Powell, and Marty Woods. Fourth row: Gerald Brown, Charles Massey. Seth Caldwell. Donnie Williams. Michael Aiken, and Michael Garrison. FHA: Linda Rice, Valerie Williams, Gaye Stod- dard. Sharon Fowler. Evelyn Evans, Doreatha Walker. Rhonda Rice. Gigi Brady, Melissa Cal- bert, Shannon Holland. Lynn Hughes. Jennie Bussey. Suzanne Smith. Page Madden. Loretta Hughes. Debra Shockley, and Angie Reeves. Second row: Jean Satterwhite, Vaughn Byrd. Linda Harris, Darlene Rice. Caroline Mills. Ber- nita Shaw. Phyllis Strother, Tammy Knight, Terri Simpson, Marlyn Nelson. Vickie Hance. Anita Ashe. Cathy Lewis, Deborah Massey. Robbie Rogers, and Goldie Irby. Third row: Paula Jones. Felisha Whitmore. Yolanda Kilgore. Phyllis Struthers, Patricia Hunter, Sheila Johnson. Eleanor Evans. Joy Goodwin, Tina Hughes. Leah Cogsdill. Joy Parrish, Teresa Harlan, Kim Everything in home economics is fun for Vau- ghn Byrd except washing dishes. Robertson. Paula Pitts. Pattie Henderson, and Susan Campbell. Fourth row: Darlene Roberts. Susan Word. Sherry Griffith, Lisa Cook. Phyllis Davis. Connie Bane, Jackie Miller, Sharon Boyce, Debbie Reynolds. Debbie Robertson. Sherry Young. Becky McDonald. Barbara Hunter. Tammy Peden, Arlene Black, and Mary Bobo. Fifth row: Angie Owings, Lauren Irick, Angie Campbell. Susan Bagwell, Renee Sim- mons. Angela Jones. Barbara Nance. Sonya McGrawn. Audrey Choice, Mary Todd. Genefay Mimms. Vanessa Turner. Hilda Watts. Gina In- gle. and Cathy Hill. Sixth row: Rachael Patter- son. Gail Weathers. Donna Knight. Cindy Beck, Pat Mattison, Pam Edwards. Jamie Evans, Sha- ron Leopard. Gerrie Smith. Hollie Hughes. Cathy Dunagon. Rhonda Wham. Cindy Cogsdill, Lisa Lee. Melvina Peace. Debra Garrett, and Tammy Crane. Future 109 The Future is Now at LDHS corvt’d vice-president, Sandra Harris; and re- porter, Jan Brown. Deciding to try something new, the 280 members planned a field trip to Charlotte during a school day. Al- though the FHA has conducted an educational field trip every year, this was the first trip during school. Other FHA projects included a Christmas project in which fruit baskets were car- ried to the Laurens County Home for the Aged, a faculty tea, where the teachers were able to come during a free period for refreshments, and the annual candy sale. Throughout the year, the FHA members participated in projects such as these which aided them with their studies for the future. For students interested in agricul- ture, the Future Farmers of America, or FFA, provided the guidance needed in laying the groundwork for their future. Under the supervision of Mr. Thomas Huffman, the FFA members (con- tinued) Helping others to learn is rewarding for Paula Murray as she teaches for a day at Sanders Elementary. FTO: Teresa Gilbert. Pat Ale, Kathy Stoddard, Georgia Lowie, Chris Henderson, Kathy Dixon, Leslie Elrod, Meg Clayton, Sandy Power. Sallie Blakely, Cindy Knight, and Anita Burns. Second row: Mike Noftz, Cecelia Hall. Laura Griffin, Lendy Blakely, Cathy Hawkins. Jeff Holmes, Elaine Poole. Thomas Taylor, Cathy Kadingo, Beth Barton, and Susie Gray. Third row: Ver- onica Coleman, Beth Griffin. Meredith Daniel, Robin Pryor, Willa Anderson. Joanne Brownlee. Beth Lanford, Keri Maheras. Ann Power, and Donna Craig. Fourth row: Audrey Williams, Gerald Davenport. Susan White, Kay Smith, Beth Lindley, Christie Bagwell. Margaret Ross, Lillian Langston, Cindy Smoak, Leni Neal. Paula Murray, and Eileen Abercrombie. 110 Future FFA: Clarke Werts, Steven Dixon, Jerry Wil- liams. Eugene Stoddard. Leslie Blakely. Mark Simpson. Robbie Childress, and Ralph Braswell. Second row: Daniel Toler. Greg Hellams, James Nelson. Jeff Goalsby. Mike Roland. Boyd Stod- dard. and Dale Smith. Third row: Marty Chil- dress. Mark Huffman. Scott Childress. Frank Easter. Johnny Robertson, Billy Lothridge. George Lyda. and Willis Gray. Fourth row: Monty Childress, Mike Manning, John Armstrong. Henry Wilkie, Tim Dover. Myron Garrett. Lois Gibbs, Michael Murphy, and Michael Hair. Taking a few minutes to rest and have re- freshments served by the FHA, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Hodges strike up a conversation. Making light fixtures is very practical for Patsy Williams and Jerry Brown as Mr. Crenshaw demonstrates. FFA Officers: Henry Wilkie, president; Lois Gibbs, reporter; Tim Dover, vice-president; John Armstrong, secretary; and Johnny Robertson, sentinel, (not pictured: Marty Childress, treasur- er) Future 111 The Future is Now at LDHS ccmt’d participated in activities such as a soil identification project. In addition, they helped the school by keeping the shrubs pruned. The 40 members elected as their 78-79 officers: presi- dent, Hank Wilkie; vice-president, Tim Dover; secretary, John Armstrong; treasurer, Marty Childress; reporter, Lois Gibbs; and sentinel, Johnny Robertson. Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA, a new organization, introduced students into the world of marketing and distributing. The 96 members were divided into five chap- ters according to classes. The five chapter presidents were I, Ullyses (continued) DECA presidents: Ullyses Maroni, Michael Evans. Melanie Penderman. and Mitchell Hol- man. (not pictured: Evelyn Cheeks) Joy Parrish discovers the secret of making a good cake batter is in the mixing. 112 Future FTO officers: Chris Henderson, president; Elaine Poole, vice-president; Sallie Blakely, sec- retary; and Cathy Hawkins, treasurer. OECA: Melanie Penderman, Sandra Fowler Connie Mills. Anita Calwile, Jerome Mills. Lisa Beasley. Darrell McDaniel. Kathy Foggle. Sherry Cunningham, and Richard Lee. Second row: Rodney Austin, Sylvia McDowell. Satina Cun- ningham. Debra Barksdale. Gwendolyn Boyd. Patricia Simpson, Frankie Patton. Kim Snell, and Claude Goodjoin. Third row; Betty Booker. James Fowler. Patricia Rice. Sharon Boyce. Carolyn Burnside. Brenda Irby. Shirley Jennings. Joseph Murphy, and Beverly Stoddard. Fourth row: Cynthia Smith. Susan Stevenson. Tracy Anderson, Eva Grant. Beverly Pearson. Connie Owens. Calvin Whitmire, and Willis Grey. Fifth row: Curtis Todd. Robert Shumpert. Angela Wil- liams, Debra Holland, Veronica Coleman. Sedric Holland. Mitchell Aiken. FSA: Kim Mathis. Bernessa Byrd. Lynn Craine. Donna Curry. Rhonda Kelly. Kathy Jacks, and Sherry Davis. Second row; Cindy Knight. Joy Davis. Rita Weathers. Lori Hall. Kim Snell, and Karen Chaney. Third row: Joanna Carpenter, Carolyn Hughes. Mary Bobo. Donna Knight. Gail Weathers. Marsha Connors, and Pam Smith. Fourth row: Tina Hughes. Arlene Black. Pam Bagwell. Cathy Henderson. Lynn Cox. Connie Owens. Beth Abrams. VICA officers: Cynthia Bryson. Zorada Neeley. Judy Rice. Randy Pitts, and Barry Montoya. Second row: Michael Garrison. Dale Curry, Phil Jenkins. Naomi Mosley. Brenda Norris. George Powell, and Charlie Crowder. Members of the FSA participate in a candlelight service. Future 113 The Future is Now at LDHS cont’d DECA: Robbie Young, Vienna Patterson, De- lores Sullivan. Angela Franklin, Sharon Robin- son, Johnny Pulley, Rebecca Madden, Patricia Madden, and Stephen Cunningham. Second row: Arlene Norman. Terri Henderson, Rosa Hudgens. Cynthia Higgins, Brenda Foggie, Ul- lysses Maroni, Tim Shell, and Patsy Williams. Third row: India Brown, Catherine Harris. Pris- cilla Patterson, Belinda Williams, Bobby Wil- liams. Linda Latimore. Tammie Hunter, John Powell, Tammy Evans. Fourth row: Robert Barksdale, Michael Evans. Judy Rice. Sammie Turner. Mitchell Holman, Kathy Burns. Patricia Earie. and Dwayne Mattison. Fifth row: Marsha Conners. Pam Smith. Wanda Self. Lynn Cox. Martha Campbell, Vickie Hance. Marsha Wil- liams. and Anita Ashe. Maronie; II, Evelyn Cheeks; III, Michael Evans; IV, Melanie Penderman; and V, Mitchell Holman. Advised by Mr. Joe West, DECA participated in helpful projects such as collecting clothes and toys for the Whitten Village children. The senior members, DECA II, also kept the windows in the vocational building decorated. The Future Secretaries of America was another active club designed to help students prepare for the future. The 73 members elected as their offi- cers; president, Nancy Riddle; vice- president, Susan Gray; recording sec- retary, Gena Flint; corresponding sec- retary, Gloria Foggie; and treasurer, Terri Henderson. Advised by Mrs. Jane Crotts, the FSA members honored the seniors by serving them refreshments at graduation rehearsals and giving them momentos of the school. They also attended a workshop designed especially for those wishing to enter a secretarial field. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, VICA, prepared students in vocational skills. The '78-79 officers were: president, Cynthia Bryson; vice-president, Zorada Neeley; secre- tary, Judy Rice; treasurer, Randy Pitts; parliamentarian, Michael Garrison; and reporter, Barry Montoya. Under the supervision of Mr. Woodrow Cren- shaw, the 40 members were involved in such activities as making signs for the shop doors and doing odd jobs to improve the smoking area. Determined to aid the student in need, these six clubs, VICA, DECA, FSA, FFA, FHA, and FTO, offered guidance in various occupational fields. Finishing a cabinet, Boyd Stoddard shows John Armstrong and Hank Wilkie how to adjust the hinges of a door. FHA officers: Janet Smith, president; Sandra Harris, vice-president; and Jan Brown, reporter. 114 Future FHA: Doris Clark, Terry Simmons. Susan Weathers, Lisa Beasley, Sherry Sims, Lorene Childs, Nina Simpson, Donna Hellams, Karen Weathers, Nancy Crenshaw, Elaine Choice. Mary Simpson, Sharon Foggie, Glinda Crane, Susan Kastner, and Susan Hall. Second row: Kim Simmons, Theda Rose, Cynthia White. Marci Parsons, Suzanne Hester, Jackie Russell. Jan Brown, Teresa Norton, Melinda Norton. Pam Smith. Angie Duvall. Jackie Williams, Donna Sta- ton. Debbie Vaughn, and Rita Crowder. Third row: Lisa Rogers. Faye Daniel. Pamela Sanders. Angie Stewart. Beth Hannah. Pam Sullivan. Holly Snelgrove. Janie Robertson, Tina Herschwitz, Natalie Wood. Dwane McKinley. Stacy Lollis. Sandra Byrd, and Reza Pulley. Fourth row: Melinda Ouzts, Diane Philson. Sandra Harris. Teresa Franklin. Peggy Griffin, Jane Stewart. Donna Blackstone, Susan Gillep- sie, Pheboe Hall. Susan Pennington. Tammy Felts. Tina Hughes, Becky Trotter, and Teresa Brown. Fifth row: Sylvia Honeycutt. Sandra Smith, Sandy Adair. Sheila Sams, Shelby Small. Pat Cheek, Cindy Osborne. Angie Hembree, Judy Cox, Donna Cason. Rhonda Culbertson, Lanna Sue Crapps, Susan Moore. Jenny Mad- den. Annette Williams. Stephanie McDowell. Sandra Cook, and Sheila McDowell. Sixth row: Tracy Cogsdill, Kay Garrett. Bonnie Fant, Susan Montjoy. Debra Summeral. Donna Montjoy, Amanda Poss. Mandy Raines. Pam Bagwell. Cathy Henderson, Melodie Patterson Stephanie Williams. Tammie Whitmore, and Sally Hunter. Future 115 Nancy Riddle symbolically lights a candle dur- ing an initiation service of the Future Secretaries of America. FSA officers: Terri Henderson, treasurer; Gena Flint and Gloria Foggie, secretaries; Nancy Rid- dle, president; and Susie Grey, vice-president. Rousing the fans with the Go Raiders cheer, drummers Jack Sexton and Mike Manning are accompanied by a few trumpets. Spirited Juniors do their part as they yell for their class during a pep rally. 116 Spirit Clubs Add Life Spirit and attitude were important factors in the development and motiva- tion of Laurens District High School athletics. Sports-oriented clubs and organizations such as the Pep Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Pep Band were formed for the purpose of promoting team spirit. Pep Club members promoted school and team spirit by attending pep rallies and cheering at games. Members sold Raider T-shirts in September to fund their service projects. The Pep Club provided cheerleaders with supplies for painting signs. For the first year, club members elected officers. Led and advised by Ken Alexander and Tommy Sublett, the Pep Club claimed the largest membership of any club in the school, with 1245 active members. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, advised by Bobby O’Rear, served as an organization (continued) Anita Burns asks for quiet as she tries to ex- plain the purpose of a skit during a pep rally. FCA: Beth Griffin, Vicki Davis, Pat Ale. Leni Neal. Teresa Gilbert. Georgia Lowie, Jerry Goodwin, and Scott Taylor. Second row: Tammy Smith. Beth Lindley, Dale Adams. Ann Power. Mark Craine. Trente Lee. and Don Price. Third row: Cathy Putman, Greg Johnson. Pam Staggs. Kim Mathis. Cathy Hawkins, Anita Burns, and Andy Holt. Fourth row: Martin Power. Wendell Arsi, Gregg Seymour. Scott Stoddard. Richard Ross, and Randy Owens. Fifth row: Rossie Davis. Johnny Madden, Tim Madden. Edna Al- len. Greg Henderson, Robbie O'Bryant, and Don Koon. Spirit 117 Attentively listening, FCA members patiently wait for Coach O'Rear to distribute Hen Mulligan tickets. FCA officers: Greg Henderson, social chair- man; Wendell Arsi, devotions chairman; Leni Neal, vice-president; Anita Burns, secretary; Pat Ale. president; Gregg Seymour, treasurer. 118 Spirit Clubs Add Life coivtd in which athletes could relate their interests in sports, religion, and service projects. Serious club functions in- cluded projects such as providing can- ned goods for the needy and singing Christmas carols to the elderly. In addi- tion, members enjoyed a Halloween party at the home of Richard Ross. Meetings ranged from informal vol- leyball games to serious discussions of problems faced by youth today. The Pep Band consisted of twenty volunteer musicians who practiced after school in preparation for basket- ball games. The band’s selections of popular music, performed at half times and between games, not only led the cheerleaders, but also enlivened cheering crowds and inspired Raider teams. The Pep Band was directed and led by Andrew Hodges. These organizations were vital in the growth and development of LDHS. Ath- letic teams could not succeed without the support and enthusiasm encour- aged by these organizations. The Pep Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Pep Band were leaders in creating the right attitudes for our school, whether in students, athletes, or spec- tators. Pep club members Pat Ale and Kathy Dixon try to persuade other members to show their spirit by wearing a tee shirt. Spirit 119 Junior Honor Society: Gigi Brady. Jackie Rus- sell. Beth Hannah. Jennie Bussey. Shannon Hol- land. Velma Mills. Giselle Bailey. Melissa Kirk, Angie Calhoun. Donna Staton, and Stacy Lollis. Second row: Barry Lindley. Sherry Cook. Lisa Cook. Kathy Lewis. Susan Word. Lynn Jenkins. Kristen Smith. Page Madden. Renee Simmons, and Lisa Rogers. Third row: Bryan Robertson, Albert Jacks. Tim Woods. Mary Mahaffy, Loretta Hughes, Yvonne Prince. Judy Bodie, Susan Boi- ter, Connie Babb. Susan Campbell, and Susan Hall. Fourth row: Ben Kadingo. David Burroughs. Mike Patterson. Richard Ross. John Crenshaw. David Hammond. Mike Penland. Joy Parrish. Christine Wood. Karen Power, Angie Campbell, and Suzanne Smith. Fifth row: Tim Sumeral. Ricky Tingle. William Byrd. Steve Harris. Tommy Yeargin, Jim Rogers. Rock Kennedy. Keith Woods. Dale Wallace, and Keith Weisner. 120 Leadership and Honor Paying their dues for membership in the Junior Honor Society, Greg Seymour and Angelia McDowell give Mrs. Mims their dollar. Student Council: Kay Smith. Willa Anderson, Michelle Garrett, Kathy Stoddard, Cathy Haw- kins. Elaine Poole. Samantha Coleman, Anita Burns, and Shannon Holland. Second row: Jef- frey Bagwell. Georgia Lowie. Cecelia Hall. Pat Ale. Leni Neal. Mary Jane Childress. Carolyn Spears. Angie Stewart, and Gene Grubbs. Third row: Beth Griffin. Cathy Kadingo. Tammy Smith, Melissa Davis, Lendy Blakely. Dale Adams. Tammy Burns. Ann Marie Hunter, and Kristen Smith. Fourth row: Vicki Davis. Stephanie Wil- liams, Billy Hunter. Audrey Williams. Thomas Taylor. Kim Orcutt. Chris Henderson. Laura Grif- fin. Martin Power, and Wendell Arsi. Several organizations at District 55 stressed the necessity of two all- important qualities — leadership and honor. Students could participate in these organizations only when they met specific high standards of excel- lence such as high academic aver- ages, outstanding moral character, and a sincere desire to be of service to the school community as well as the community at large. A combination of all these qualities went into the selection of each member of the National Junior Honor Society, the National Senior Honor Society, the Student Council, and the Key Club. These organizations provided valu- able services to the members of the student body and faculty at LDHS. The Senior Honor Society, advised by Mrs. Anne Sheppard, included active mem- bers selected from the junior and senior classes. Students initiated into the Senior Honor Society in the fall (continued) Making a Good School Better Shelving books In the library is one way for Angie Taylor to acquire service hours for the honor society. Leadership and Honor 121 Judicial council members Gene Grubbs and Leni Neal discuss proposed amendments to the points system with Pat Ale. Junior Honor Society officers: Amy Holtzen- dorff, secretary; Anne Marie Hunter, president; and Melissa Fuller, treasurer. Junior Honor Society: Dwayne Tucker, Tina Bell. Phyllis Cox. Dale Adams. Carolyn Spears. Beth Gar, Mary Susan Smith, Debbie Hawkins. Melissa Davis, Edna Allen, Lisa Corley. Tammy Burns, and Eddie Crain. Second row: Angie Hembree, Renee Richards, Cathy Redfield, Lisa Rowland, Jane Stewart, Elaine Chapman, Bar- bara Chappelle, Temple Elmore, Pat Curry, Nancy Crenshaw, Debbie Crenshaw, Eugene Stoddard. Tim Hawkins, and Robbie Bagwell. Third row: Tina Hershewitz, Angela Abercrom- bie. Teresia Pulley, Barry Caldwell, Marnita Brown, Rosalind Miller, Phyllis McWilliams, Lisa Pryor, Tonya Byrd, Jessica Edwards, Joel Poole, Gregg Seymour, and Howard Power. Fourth row: Angela Edwards. Lisa Marler, Patrice Gossett. Beth Weathers, Persephone Coleman, Angela McDowell, Valerie Knight, Ann Marie Hunter, Brenda Abercrombie. Wayne Martin, and Todd Ridgeway. Fifth row: Stephen Dixon, Wendell Arsi, Cassandra Pennington, Daniel Toler, Amy Holtzendorff, Mary Jane Childress. Byron Mc- Clain, Mark Ott. Steve Ford. Bobbie Nation, and Tim Madden. Sixth row: Melissa Fuller, Greg Henderson, Nancy Staggs. Mark Armstrong, Kim Cogsdill, Leslie Blakely, Scott James. Paula Madden, Tony Staton, Wendell Curry. Don Koon. and Scott Stoddard. Santa’s elves, Ela ne Poole, Kathy Stoddard, and Chris Henderson, make plans to give out sweets at Christmas. 122 Leadership and Honor Senior Honor Society: Cathy Jacks, Lynn Craine, Keri Maheras. Cindy Smoak. Stephanie Walter, Pat Ale, Cecelia Hall. Georgia Lowie, Larry Herbert, and David Hughey. Second row: Donna Crowder, Mary Bobo, Kay Smith, Kim Mathis, Billy Hunter, Audrey Williams, Leslie El- rod, Jeff Holmes. Angie Taylor, Anita Burns, and Gene Grubbs. Third row: Martha Henry, Beth Lanford. Thomas Taylor, Laura Griffin, Meredith Daniel, Sallie Blakely. Chris Henderson, Kelly Simmons, Robin Pryor, and Teretha Brown. Fourth row: Sharron Boyce. Cathy Kadingo. Beth Lindley. Susan White. Joey Holmes, Michael Henry. John Armstrong. Joanne Brownlee, and Teresa Gilbert. Fifth row: Cindy Hanks, Elizabeth Boisvert. Pam Staggs. Jerry O’Bryant, Jeffrey Ellison, Willa Anderson, Beth Abrams. Arleen Young. Martin Power, and Kathy Stoddard. Sixth were required to dedicate 20 hours of service to the school. These prospec- tive members helped beautify the school premises and classrooms by painting trash cans and cleaning blackboards. The club also offered a greatly appreciated service to those students needing tutoring, by allowing prospective members to aid the stu- dents requesting tutelage. Other club members sold light bulbs to raise funds for a possible spring trip. For the first time in its history, the Key Club, led by adviser Larry Brady, allowed girls to join its ranks, bringing the club’s membership to approxi- mately 60 persons. Maintaining but adapting a tradition of several years, the members selected the Girl and Guy of the Month for publication in the Sword and Shield. The Key Club dipped into its coffers and gave funds to purchase new audio-visual equip- ment for the library, and also contrib- uted to the payment for (continued) Cleaning blackboards is one way for Beth Lindley to serve the school. row: Jeffrey Bagwell. Jody Zeigler, David Crotts. Janice Langley, Donna Craig, Elaine Poole. Cathy Hawkins. Sophie Garrett, Dawn Watkins. Kathy Dixon, and Susan Williams. Keeping a high academic average is a main objective for David Hughey. Making a Good School Better cont’d Leadership and Honor 123 Key Club: Gene Grubbs. Laura Griffin. Chris Henderson. Kathy Dixon, Kathy Stoddard. Jerry Goodwin, Jeff Holmes, Cathy Hawkins, Elaine Poole. Charlie Crowder, and John Powell. Sec- ond row: Anita Burns, Pat Ale. Cecelia Hall, Sandy Power, Lisa Johnson. Leslie Elrod, Thomas Taylor. Beth Griffin, Meredith Daniel, Sallie Blakely, David Smith, and Vanessa Briggs. Third row: Meg Clayton, Audrey Williams, Gerald Davenport. Teretha Brown. Barbara Beagle. Willa Anderson, Jeffrey Ellison, John Armstrong. Joey Holmes. David Hughey. Barrett Holmes, and Darryl Blakely. Fourth row: Ronnie Jones, John Cullen. Terri Tumblin. Beth Lee. Beth Lindley. Susan White. Rossie Davis. Henry Wil- kie. Tracy Peppers. Clyde Cunningham, and Tammy Evans. Fifth row: Georgia Lowie, Lendy Blakely. Kenneth Tollison. Robert Taylor. Rod- ney Goodman. Kay Smith. Martin Power, Larry Herbert, Donna Crowder, Shirley Taylor, and Eric Davis. Getting ready to add a special attraction to the Homecoming game, student body president Kathy Stoddard helps Martin Power put on his Raider costume. 124 Leadership and Honor Key Club officers: Jeff Holmes, president: Pat Ale. vice-president: Rossie Davis, treasurer; and Elaine Poole, secretary. the new organ. In the fall, club mem- bers sold M M’s to increase funds, and during football and basketball sea- sons popped popcorn to sell during games. The Student Council’s approximate 50 members, led by president Kathy Stoddard, were advised by Ken Alex- ander. Mary Johnson, and Waltina Young. The council undertook several service projects, among these a collec- tion of toys and clothes for the resi- dents of Whitten Village at Christmas. The council also sponsored fund- raising and spirit-raising activities dur- ing Homecoming week. Among these were the Powderpuff football game, a “wrong side out day, a “green and gold day, and a “dress-up day. The Student Council’s most impor- tant task, however, was to represent the voice of the student body and to act as the liaison between student and ad- ministration. Acting through various channels, the council attempted to achieve an effective medium of com- munication between these two parties, thus providing the student body a valu- able service. All of these organizations required a high standard of excellence, commit- ment, and determination of its mem- bers. The characteristics of leadership and honor proved to prevalent among many of the student body at District 55. Senior Honor Society officers: Elaine Poole, treasurer; Sallie Blakely, secretary; Kathy Stod- dard. vice-president; Chris Henderson, presi- dent. Stashing light bulbs In her locker, Beth Lan- ford prepares for the annual sale. Making a Good School Better cont’d Leadership and Honor 125 Student Students learn from a variety of activities inside and outside the class- room. Some students at LDHS worked in the school by driving buses, serving in the cafeteria, or assisting in the li- brary. Because of their help, the opera- tion of the school ran much more smoothly and the faculty was relieved of many duties. Students in the Laurens area who needed transportation to school were transported by 61 buses, 58 driven by high school students. One student drove a mini-bus while the other 57 drove regular buses. These drivers transported nearly 3000 students to nine different schools, covering a total of 3290 miles a day. The job of driving a bus included more than just the transportation of the Responsibility students to and from school. The driv- ers were responsible for keeping their buses clean and reporting any mainte- nance or disciplinary problems. The bus drivers found that driving a bus was often a nice way to earn some extra money without committing themselves to a job requiring many hours. Ten other students found another way to earn some money through the school. These students served in the cafeteria during the two lunch periods, and were also responsible for cleaning up between the lunch periods. They gave up their study hall and lunch to serve, but they were justly rewarded as they got their lunches free and were paid by the GLEAN S Program. Another group of students sac- rificed their study hall to help in the library. They were the only fully volun- teer student workers because they did not get paid for their services. Their main duties included stamping books and hall passes and taking care of re- newals. In addition, they were also called upon to help in the audio-visual room, display magazines, and update bibliographies. Whether these students worked for the money or just volunteered, they learned many valuable lessons which will help them in the jobs they will have in their future. While figuring out time sheets, Tim Griffin pa tiently waits for Bess Patterson. Student librarian, Donna Craig, helps to or- ganize the shelves. Bus Drivers: Sherman Butler. Philip Jenkins. Joey Campbell. Tern Henderson. Stephanie An- derson. Terri Ligon, Felisha Johnson. Tracy Wil- liams. Tony Ward. Mike Rowland, and Wesley Edge Second row: Richard Higgins, Lenora Simpson. Stanley Neely. Zorada Neely. Cindy Knight. Steve Harlan. Tracy Peppers. Eddie Freeman, and Tina Hughes. Third row: Barrett Holmes. Melissa DeShields. Amy Hellams, Bess Patterson. Georgia Lowie, Drea Campbell. Tony Tollison, Eric Davis. Butch Cope. Haskell Man- ley. and Ann Franks. Fourth row: Kelvin Hunter. Gloria Foggie. Keith Floyd. Henry Wilkie. Tommy Lee. Carroll Neighbors, Mickey Crisp. Lee Jen- nings. Marty Cook, Kay Smith, and Donna Stewart. Fifth row: Luther Anderson. Norris Brown, David Yeargin. Keith Young. Thomas Ray. Willie Sanders. Mitchell Patterson. Donnie Williams. Victor Hunter, Clyde Cunningham, and Darryl Blakely. 126 Student Helpers Knowing he is responsible for the safety of his passengers. Tony Tollison insures his vision by scraping the ice from the windshield. Student Librarians: Buddy Lee. Yvonne Smith. Lynn Young, Felisha Johnson. Wanda Smith. Bruce Gentry, and Cathy Pinson. Second row: Tammy Whitmore, Rosa Harris, Sylvia Philson, Jackie Calhoun. Donna Curry, Donna Craig. Nancy Staggs. Tammy Felts, and Fran Kay. Substitute Bus Drivers: Michael Smith, De- borah Holt, Tommy Marchman, Adolph Brown. Jerome Mills. John Cullen, and Les McGill. Sec- ond row: Tim Dover. Donald Cook. Eddie Mahon. Robert Green. Claude Goodjion, Thomas Ray, and Bobby Neal. Third row: John Armstrong. Jeffrey Bagwell. Tammy Taylor. Leslie Green. Phil Bowie. Becky Trotter, Kevin Snelgrove. Fourth row: Mark Craine. Kenneth Tollison. Lee Parrish. Gaye McGill. Lori Hall. Kim Snell, and Dale Curry. Student Helpers 127 Preparing for their trip to France, Sandy Power helps Jody Ziegler complete her passport application. Spanish Club officers: Pat Ale, president; Chris Henderson and Cecelia Hall, vice-presidents; and Kathy Crisp, secretary. French Club officers: David Smith, president; Vicki Davis, vice-president; Gene Grubbs, treas- urer; and Kay Smith, secretary. Searching for the meaning of a word they have translated. Fran Kay and Jane Simpson find a dictionary very helpful. Spanish Club: Shirley Taylor. Beth Griffin, Cecelia Hall. Chris Henderson. Margaret Clayton. Thomas Taylor. Cathy Crisp. Jane Simpson. Bernessa Byrd, and Dawne Pearson. Second row: Joey Campbell. Lendy Blakely. Pat Ale. Ann Power. Margaret Ross. Debbie Robertson. Terri Tumblin. Susan Williams. Beth Lee. and Barbara Beagle. Third row: Melodie Keitt. Rachael Andrews. Zeno Armstrong. Robert Taylor. Charlene Pressley. Fran Kay. Kim Mathis. Bess Patterson, and Larry Herbert. Fourth row: Nathaniel Pyles. Rossie Davis. Michael Crisp. Tommy Cox. Jeff Word. Kevin Snelgrove. Becky Trotter. Marie Boyd, and Franklin Jones. Fifth row: Eric Davis. Buddy Wells. Dennis Edwards. William Couch. David Miracle. Joey Holmes, and Tony Ward. Sixth row: Deborah Holt. Caroline Davis. Dawn Wat- kins. Clyde Cunningham. Alethia McClintock. Veldon Stoddard. James Jones. Martin Power, Mary Grether. and Mary Copeland. 128 Foreign Languages Clubs Explore Different Cultures Foreign language clubs give stu- dents at LDHS a chance to understand the language, customs, and history of other countries. The French and Spanish Clubs are designed to benefit the students involved in the study of Popcorn, the major fund raiser of the Spanish Club, is examined by Tommy Cox. Kim Mathis, and Rachel Andrews. these foreign languages. The Spanish Club, advised by Mr. William Holland, consisted of 58 mem- bers who appointed officers to execute the business and entertainment of the club. The officers of the Spanish Club for the school year of 1978-79 include president, Pat Ale; vice-presidents, Chris Henderson and Cecelia Hall: and secretary, Kathy Crisp. French Club: Darryl Blakely. Robin Pryor. Phillip Anderson. David Smith. Leni Neal. George Pow- ell. SaIHe Blakely. Elaine Poole, and Kathy Dix- on. Second row: Jeffrey Bagwell. Lisa Hannah. Cindy Hanks. David Hughey. Vicki Davis. Cathy Kadingo. Georgia Lowie, Laura Griffin. Meredith Daniel. Joanne Brownlee. Cindy Smoak. and Keri Maharas. Third row: Sophie Garrett. Jody Ziegler, Beth Thomason. Stephanie Walter. Donna Stewart. Anne McDonald. Lynn Craine. Debbie Hester. Jackie Weeks. Arleen Young. Debra Knight. Gerald Davenport, and Elizabeth Boisvert. Fourth row: John Powell. Judy Man- ning. Richard Lida. Tammy Smith. Kathy Put- The Spanish Club assisted the school and community by providing needed services. Members of the club also aided foreign students who visited the United States by helping them to speak and understand English better. In addition, members also volunteered to tutor anyone who wishes to become familiar with the Spanish language. This year, club members helped tutor a family who moved to Laurens from South America, familiarizing them with both spoken and written English as well as local customs. The club also elected an activity committee, whose main concern was to provide entertainment for the club. This includes organizing social events and trips as well as inviting guests to visit the class during certain parts of the year. The French Club, advised by Mrs. Susan Byars, consisted of 60 second and third-year students who wished to explore further the various aspects of French culture. The club made an an- nual trip to French Declamation and members had the opportunity to travel abroad. The club was led by four offi- cers: president, David Smith; vice- president. Vicki Davis; secretary. Kay Smith and treasurer, Gene Grubbs. The French Club celebrates Mardi Gras each year. This celebration gives the students a chance to experience a part of the festival being held in New Orleans at the same time. During Christmas the French Club had a social gathering at the home of Georgia Lowie. Members made and brought authentic French foods and enjoyed sampling each other’s efforts. Clubs have always been impor- tant at LDHS and in the future there will be more clubs such as French and Spanish as the interests of the stu- dents continue to expand. nam. Pam Staggs. Sherry Davis. Jerry O'Bryant. Kelly Simmons, and Kim Cooley. Fifth row: Tommy Lee. Bob Cain. Greg Lanford. Henry Wil- kie. John Armstrong. Kevin Thomas. Susan White. Beth Lindley. Beth Lanford. and Kay Smith. Foreign Languages 129 To Inform and Entertain The publications staffs were com- posed of the yearbook staff, the news- paper staff, and the literary magazine staff. The publications of these three staffs were designed to inform the stu- dents of activities and to give them an opportunity to express their literary or artistic ability through one or more of these publications. The yearbook staff consisted of seventeen members. Advised by Susan Byars and Ruth Roper, Anita Burns and Gene Grubbs edited the 55er. All members worked hard to pre- pare a yearbook which included cover- age of academics, clubs, people, and sports. Staff members found them- selves busy throughout the year writ- ing, editing, proofreading, and design- ing layouts. One activity of the staff was enter- taining the Clinton yearbook staff in November, and traveling to Clinton for a return visit in the spring. At these meetings ideas from both schools were shared. The newspaper staff was com- prised of fifteen members. Pat Ale edited the newspaper under the ad- visement of Mary Ann McNeill. Each member worked hard to cover as- signed beats. In the Sword and Shield, sports, features, and editorial news were covered. The newspaper staff organized a litter campaign during the fall. Staff members designed posters to per- suade students to make their school litter free. Another activity was putting up the wreath in front of the school to aid in spreading the Christmas spirit at LDHS. Throughout the year, the staff members worked hard to inform and entertain with nine issues of the Sword and Shield. The literary magazine staff was made up of twelve members, under the supervision of Albert Green and Sara R. Smith. The magazine is published twice a year (continued) Discussing plans for the next issue of the newspaper, Teretha Brown. Robin Pryor, and Robert Sherer work strenuously to meet their deadline. Typing copy for the yearbook, Laura Griffin and Cecelia Hall carefully transfer material to copy sheets. Working on a layout for the Homecoming issue of the Sword and Shield, Pat Ale demonstrates a new idea to Jerry Goodwin. 130 Publications Preparing graphics for the yearbook. Sophie Garrett skillfully trims the border. Yearbook Staff: Paula Murray. Cathy Kadingo. Lendy Blakely, Sophie Garrett. Jody Zeigler. and Gene Grubbs. Second row: Willie Stokes. Arleen Young. Jeffrey Bagwell. Cecelia Hall, and Anita Burns. Third row: Tim Madden, Meredith Daniel. Laura Griffin, Cindy Hanks. Lisa Hannah, and David Hughey. Considering a point raised by Tim Madden. Miss Roper tries to resolve a conflict. Practicing his artistic ability, John Powell sketches something from a previous issue of the Golden Armour. Publications .131 No- To Inform and Entertain con’t and is available to the faculty, student body, and community. The Golden Armour provides a medium for student expression, emphasizing creative writ- ing, art work, and poetry. This year the magazine staff has been organized as an in-school class instead of meeting after school. Anne McDonald and Leslie Elrod were editors. The major objective of the staff is preparing an interesting magazine which demonstrates to both the school and community population the diverse talents of students at LDHS. In class the members study publication methods and do creative writing. ,The members of the publications staffs are recommended by their Eng- lish teachers for their ability to write skillfully and to work with other stu- dents. Much time and hard work are exhibited by the members of the staffs in producing interesting material. While in the midst of preparing an article, Joanne Brownlee pauses to collect her thoughts. Diligently proofreading submissions for The Golden Armour, editors Leslie Elrod and Anne McDonald combine their abilities. 132 Publications Newspaper Staff: Teresa Gilbert. Pat Ale, Kathy Dixon. Robin Pryor, and Jerry Goodwin. Second row: Fran Kaye. Beth Lee. Joanne Brownlee. Teretha Brown, and Robert Sherer. Third row: Martin Power. Susan Williams. Dawn Watkins. Leni Neal, and Kathy Stoddard. Considering ideas from other members of the newspaper staff. Kathy Dixon and Mrs. McNeill ponder over their choice. Anita Burns, Mrs. Byars, and Paula Murray discuss which picture to use for a sports layout in the yearbook. Rushing to meet a yearbook deadline, Meredith Daniel concentrates on accuracy and precision. Literary Magazine Staff: Ann McDonald. Dawn Pearson. Gena Flint, Saundra Kennedy, and Felisha Johnson. Second row: John Powell. Les- lie Elrod. Marlynn Nelson. Janice Langley, and Debra Knight. Publications 133 Consisting of over 1700 students, our student body continually works to- ward making our school population a more united group. As students, we realize that to make our time here worthwhile, we must give a strong ef- fort to make our years the best. The individual is responsible for the creation of a united group of students. Each student strives for accomplish- ments which will be beneficial to the entire student body. Therefore, stu- dents must be strong in areas of academic, athletic, and social aspects of campus life. Working, playing, and socializing become essential in our everyday ac- tivities. Making new decisions and tak- ing on bigger responsibilities help us grow in new and better ways. Whether we are shouting at pep rallies and sports events, talking with friends, ad- ding our talents to club projects, or of- fering our ideas in the classroom, we are all a vital part of our school. A feel- ing of pride comes when we realize that we have met our responsibilities to the best of our ability. At LDHS each individual contributes to the school spirit. By being active in sports, drama, or school work, each student makes an important contribu- tion to the school. A strong structure consists of many parts. This is what makes our school a united framework: the combined total of 1700 different students working together for the common goal of growth, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. As students, we realize that our days here are numbered. Our present goals will soon be part of the past, replaced by new goals. Recognizing this, we try to make every day at LDHS the best it can be. Going Strong in People 135 Class of '79: a collage of begin- nings, endings, and new directions. Al- though each senior had different inter- ests, purposes, and ideas, all 398 indi- viduals joined together to form a con- solidated group of enthusiastic, cooperative students. Uncustomarily, the senior class did not attempt to dominate school ac- tivities, but merely served as leaders to the underclassmen. In this way, seniors demonstrated their willingness to work with others in order to make each event the best possible. However, certain distinguishing characteristics separated the senior class from the remainder of the school. Most seniors studied English literature, while the Honors English class studied world literature and still others took business English. All seniors were re- quired to complete the Government Economics course. Some seniors chose available electives, such as physics. Seniors once again enjoyed the privilege of going to lunch before the rest of the student body. Those who maintained C averages or better were able to exempt their final nine-week exam. All senior members of the Fu- ture Teachers Organization had the opportunity to teach for a day on the elementary level. Selecting the Homecoming Queen and Mr. and Miss Fifty-Fiver from among their own classmates was a new experience, making seniors realize that they were finally the lead- ers of their school. As seniors enjoyed new privileges, they also faced new responsibilities. Decisions as to further education and vocation made them realize the vast opportunities awaiting them after graduation, and such decisions brought them one step closer to adult- hood. 136 i Seniors Eileen Abercrombie Mark Abercrombie Pat Ale Jeff Allen Luther Anderson Michael Anderson Stephanie Anderson Rachel Andrews Zeno Armstrong Bryant Ashe Carla Ashmore Maria Babb Christie Bagwell Robert Barksdale Elizabeth Barton Patty Ann Bates Gail Eileen Abercrombie: FTO 12; FHA 9 Pep Club 11. 12; French Club 11,12: Drama Club 11. Chorus 10.11.12. Powder- pud 12. Patricia Diane Ale: FT011.12. Pep Club 10.11.12; FCA 10.11. 12. judicial counal 11. president 12; Honor Society 11 12 Jr Honor Society 10; Spanish Club 10. 11. 12. vice-president 11. president 11. 12; Key Club 12. vice-president 12; Newspaper Stall 11 12. editor 12; Varsity Baskotball Choortoador 11. 12. most spirited 11; Volleyball 11. 12. sportsmanship award 11. most valuable player 12. All-region 12; Powderpuff 11. 12: Top Ten 10. Junior Marshall; Homecoming Princess 11. Miss Junior. Miss Fitty-tiver; Presbytonan College Junior Fellow; First place winner in Voice ol Democracy Contest Luther Adams Anderson: Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Bus Driver 12; Substitute Bus Driver 11. Track 9. 10. 11 Michael Anthony Anderson: Pep Club 12: Varsity Football 12; J V. Football 10; Track 10. 11. 12. Stephanie Anderson: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Chorus 10; Bus Driver 12. Substitute Bus Driver 11; Powderpuft 11. Rachel Kim Andrews: Pep Club 9. 10. 11 12; Spanish Club 12. Band 9. 10. 11. 12. first lieutenant 12, tlute superior rating 12; Chorus 10.11.12. All-state honors chorus 11,12. All stato soloist 11; Track 9 (Hawaii). Zeno Ezelle Armstrong: Pep Club 9, 10, it 12. FCA 10. 11. Spanish 10.11.12; Drama Club 11; Varsity Football 11,12; J. V. Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9; Wrestling 9. Bryant Ashe: VICA 11. Pep Club 11.12; Drama 10. 11. 12 Carla Gaye Ashmore: FHA 9. 10; FSA 11. 12; Pep Club 12; Chorus 9. 10. Jennie Maria Babb: FHA 9. Pep Club 9. 10. 11.12; Drama Club 10. 11. June Christie Bagwell: FTO 12; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Jr. Honor Society 9.10. Drama Club 10.11.12. secretary 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. All state honors 10. 11. 12. Steve Berry Bagwell: FFA 10. VICA 11; Pep Club 10.11; Substi- tute Bus Driver 11. 12: Varsity Football 11. 12; Ninth Grade Football 9. Baseball 9. (not pictured) Roben Junior Barksdale: Pep Club IV 12. DECA 12 Elizabeth Wavra Barton: FTO 12; FCA 11; French Club 11: Key Club 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. Student Council 10. 11. representative. Varsity Football Cheerleader ti, 12. captam 12; J V. Basketball Cheerleader 10. co-captain. Pow- dorpuff 12. Patty Ann Bates: Pep Club 11. 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12 Seniors 137 Lendy Andrea Blakely: FTO 11. 12: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 1% Spanish Club 11. 12. Key Club 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Chorus 9.10.11.12. All-State Chorus. Honors All-State Chorus; Student Council 9. 12. president 9. representative 12; Yearbook Staff 11.12. J V Football Cheerleader 10. captam; Voleybal 11. 12. sportsmanship award 12; Powderpuff 11. 12; Homecoming Representative 9. M.ss Freshman; Girts- Slate Representative 11; Miss Merry Christmas 12; most dependable senior Sara Louise Blakely: FT011.12. secretary 12: FHA 9; Pep Club 10.11.12. Honor Society 11.12. secretary 12; Jr Honor Society 10; French Oub 11 12 Key Club 12. Band 9. 10 Powderpuff 12; Top Ten 9. 10. 11; Junior Marshall Janet Little Bonds: FHA 9. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Drama Club 9. 10. Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12; Student Council 9. representative J V Football Cheerleader 10. Philip Allen Bowie. VICA 11.12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Drama Club 11; Band 9 Substitute Bus Driver 11. 12. Steve Derek Broulllette: Pep Club 11. 12 Gerald Lynn Brown: VICA 12; Pep Club 12 India Marie Brown: PepClub9. 10.11,12. DECA 11.12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. John Calvin Brown: Pep Club 12. Varsity Football 11. 12; J.V. Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9; Track 10. Teretha Brown: Pep Club 9. 10. 11; Honor Society 11. 12: Jr. Honor Society 10. Spanish Club 11; Key Club 12: Drama Club 9. 10. 11; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12; Newspaper Staff 11. 12; Junior Marshall. Willie Norris Brown: Bus Dnver 12; Substitute Bus Driver 11; Varsity Football 10. 11. 12. outstanding lineman. Shone Bowl; Ninth Grade Football 9; Track 10.11.12. most valuable player 11; Powderpuff King 12. Cathy Joanne Brownlee: FTO 11. 12; Pep Club 11. 12. Honor Society 11. 12. French Club 11. 12 Drama Oub 11. 12; Band 9; Substitute Bus Dnver 12; Newspaper Staff 11.12. featuro oditor; Top Ten 9. 10.11: Junior Marshall; NEDT Honors; Presbyterian College Junior Feilow, Terry Scott Bryant: Pep Club 11. 12. Rose Mary Bryson: FHA 9: VICA 11. Pep Club 11.12: Chorus 9. Glenda Ann Bucke: Spanish Club 10. 11; Chorus 9. 10. 11 Anita Dale Burns: FTO 12; FHA 9. 10. social chairman 9; Pop Club9, 10. 11. 12; FCA 11. 12. secretary 12; Honor Society 11. 12; Jr. Honor Society 10. French Oub 11. Key Club 12. Judicial Council 12: Yearbook Staff 11. 12. editor 12; Varsity Baskotbaii Cheerleader 11.12. co-captam 12: J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 10; Powderpuff 12; Top Ten 10. 11; Junior Marshall; Statistician Volleyball 12. Kathleen Gall Burns: FHA 9. 10: DECA 11. 12. William Eugene Butler. Jr.: Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Baseball 11. 12. April Jean Byrd: FHA 9.10.11. FSA 11.12. Pep Club 9.10.11. 12: Drama Club 11. 12; Chorus 10. 11. Kevin Marina Caldwell: Pep Club 10. 11. 12: Drama Club 12; Chorus 10. 11. 12. Lendy Blakely Sallie Blakely Janet Bonds Sally Bower Carol Ann Boyd Steve Brouillette Gerald Brown India Brown John Brown Norris Brown Teretha Brown Scott Bryant 138 Seniors Rose Bryson Anita Burns Kathy Burns Billy Butler April Byrd Kevin Caldwell Wendell Callicott David Campbell Seniors Select Tami Tollison, Gloria Foggie This year, the senior class chose two Misses Senior. Gloria Foggie and Tami Tollison. Both of these girls are active in many school clubs and sup- port school activities by attending as many events as possible. As a member of the drama club, Gloria portrayed “Bloody Mary’’ in the school's production of South Pacific last April. She exhibited her singing and acting ability in this role. Tami also sings but enjoys a dif- ferent type music. She received her training in the lyric choir at school and her practicing brought her fame during the March of Dimes talent contest in 1975, when she won second place by singing a familiar country song. Seniors Select as Misses Senior Glona Foggie and Tami Tollison. Seniors 139 Andrea Campbell Joey Campbell Ronnie Campbell Sheila Campbell Lady D.J. Who is that quiet, cool and col- lected feminine voice on radio station WSSW in the afternoons? It’s Jenny Osborne, the teenage disc jockey, a senior at Laurens District High School. Jenny considers her job temporary as of now, although her interests in radio announcing are career-oriented. Jenny works with an all-male crew and says she is just another woman who would like to break into a field of work that has been dominated in the past by men. While practicing on the school’s P.A. system, Jenny Osborne works on the tone of her voice. Joseph Chandler Joey Childress Susan Childress Mary Choice Steve Christie Meg Clayton Jan Coates Lisa Cogsdill 140 Seniors Kenneth Collins Roger Collins Rebecca AnOrea Campbell: FHA 10, FSA 12 Pep Club 10. 11. 12 Drama Club9.10. 11;Band9. 10, 11. 12 Bus Driver 11. 12 Sheila Campbell: FHA 9. FSA 11. 12 Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12: Chorus 9; Powderpuil 12 Joseph Rodney Childress: FFA 9. 10. 11: Pop Club 9 OECA 11. 12. Susan Lynn Childress: FHA 9: FSA 11.12; Pep Club 9.11.12; Flag Corps 10. Varsity Football Cheerioador 12. Lorene Childs: FHA 9. 10. 11; Pep Club 10. 11. 12. DECA 11 (not pictured) Mary Virginia Choice: FHA 9. 10 Pep Club 12 Steve David Christie: VICA 11; Pep Club 11.12; Ninth Grade Football 9. Margaret Leah Clayton: FTO 11. 12, Pep Club 10. 11 12. Jr Honor Society 10; Spanish Club 11.12: Key Club 12. Drama Club 10. 11. 12: Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12 Jan Renee Coates: FHA 9, 10; FSA 12: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Drama Club 10. Lisa Karen Cogsdill: FHA 9. Pep Club 10. 11.12; French Club 10. Kenneth Franklin Collins: FFA 10. 11: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Track 12. Marcus Edward Cook: FFA 9. 10. 11 Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Bus Driver 10. 11. 12. Warren Kent Cook: Pep Club 11. 12. Varsity Football 11. 12. J V. Football 10: Ninth Grade Football 9: Track 11. 12 William Baxter Cope. Ill: Pep Club 12. 11. 12: Drama Club 10; Bus Dover 11,12. Substitute Bus Driver 10. Ninth Grade Football 9; Track 9. 10. 11. 12. David Alan Cox: Pep Club 11, 12. Varsity Football 10. 11. 12. most outstanding defensive lineman Red Hunt memorial; Ninth Grade Football 9; Ninth Grade Basketball 9, Track 10. 11. 12 Judy Anne Cox: FHA 9.10: Pep Club 11.12. Chorus 10.11.12. David Carlton Craig: Pep Club 9 Donna Elizabeth Craig: FTO 12; FHA 9. 10; FSA 11. 12; Pep Club 11.12. Honor Society 11. 12; Jr Honor Society 10: Drama Club 11: Student Librarian 11. 12 Marcus Cook Warren Cook Butch Cope David Cox Judy Cox Wanda Cox David Craig Donna Craig Seniors 141 Mark Craine Charles Crowder Thomas Crowder Donna Culbertson John Cullen Clyde Cunningham Stephen Cunningham Dale Curry Classic Car When Kenneth Tollison drives his car to school, everybody notices, not because of the way he drives, but rather because of what he drives. His 1931 A-model Ford reminds a person of one he would see in an old movie. Kenneth’s family bought the car fifteen years ago and only paid $75 for it. They repaired the motor, and it is still in excellent running condition. Ken- neth’s brother used to drive the car while he was in high school, and now Kenneth carries on the family tradition. Ken Tollison's A-model emphasizes an Old Fashion Christmas. Meredith Daniel Melodie Darnell Gerald Davenport Caroline Davis 142 Seniors Mark Thomas Craine: Pep Club 10.11.12. FCA 11.12; Drama Club 10. 11.12. president 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11.12. AJl-state 12. Bus Dover 11. Substitute Bus Dnver 12; Yearbook 11; Ninth Grade Football 9; Tennis 10; Baseball 10. 11. 12; mbs! spirited senior Charles Harold Crowdor: VlCA 11. 12; Key Club 10. 11. 12 Thomas Lee Crowder: Pep Club 11 Donna Gail Culbertson: FHA 9; Pep Club 9. 12; Student Ubra- nan 9. John Earl Cullen: Pep Club 12; Key Club 11.12; Bus Driver 10. 11; Substitute Bus Dnver 12: Wrestling 9. 10. 11. 12. most valu- able player 11. Clyde Andrew Cunningham: Pep Club 11. 12. vice-president 12; Spanish 11.12. vice-president 11. Key Club 10.11 12. Band 9. 10. 11. 12. sergeant 10. lieutenant 11. Governor's Ai state band. Furman Music Camp Scholarship award. Student Council 10. secretary 10; Bus Driver 11. 12; Track 12: Boys State 11 Perry Cunningham: Pep Club 12; Varsity Football 11. 12; J V. Football 10. Ninth Grade Football 9. Baseball 11. 12. (not pic- tured) Stephen Leonard Cunningham: Pep Club 11. 12; DECA 12 Marlon Dale Curry: FFA 9; VlCA 12. vrce-presKJent 12; Pep Club 11. 12: Bus Dnver 11; Substitute Bus Driver 12. Selena Meredith Daniel: FTO 11.12. chaplain 12; Pep Club 10. 11.12; Honor Society 12; French Club 11.12; Key Club 12; Band 9, 10. Student Council 11. treasurer 11; Yearbook Staff 12; Homecommg Representative 11; Wofford Scholar. NEDT Hon- ors. Melodie Alita Darnell: Pep Club 9. 11. 12; French Club 11; Drama Club 9. 10; Chorus 10. 11. 12. Gerald LeRoy Davenport: FTO 12; Pep Club 11. 12: French Club 11. 12. Key Club H. 12; Drama Club 12; Band 9. 10. Caroline Lee Davis: FHA 9; Pep Club 10. 11.12. Spanish Club 11. 12. Michael T. Davis: Pep Club 11 Cynthia Gaye DeShields: FHA 9. 10; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Powderpuff 11. 12. Lucy Melissa DeShields: Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Drama Oub 9. 10. 11. 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12; Bus Dnver 12; Substitute Bus Driver 11; J.V. Girls Basketball 10; Powderpuff 11. 12. Kathy Deloda Dixon: FTO 11. 12. FHA 9. Pep Club 10. 11.12. Honor Society 11.12; Jr. Honor Society 10; French Oub 11.12. Key Club 12. Newspaper Staff 11.12. news editor 12; Powderpuff 12; Top Ten 11; jnior Marshall. Timothy Scott Dover: FFA 10. 11. 12. vice-president 12; Pep Club 11. 12; Drama Club 11. 12. Substitute Bus Dnver 11. 12. Bernard H. Duckett: FFA 10; Pep Club 10. 12; Substitute 8us Driver 10. 11. 12. (not pictured) Patricia Anne Earle: FHA 9; Pep Club 9. 10. 11.12; DECA 11. 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12 Dennis Earl Edwards: VlCA 11; Pep Oub 11. 12; Spanish 12; Drama Oub 10. Band 9. 10. 11. 12. sergeant 10. Leslie Carol Elrod: FTO 11. 12. FHA 9; Pep Oub 12 Honor Society 11. 12: Jr. Honor Society 10; French Club 11. 12; Key Club 12; Substitute Bus Dnver 12; Literary Magazine 11. 12. co-editor 12. Michael Evans: Pep Club 10. 11. 12. DECA 12. president 12; Varsity Boys Basketball 11. 12; J.V Boys Basketball 10 Tammy Alice Evans: FHA 9; FSA 11. 12. Pep Club 11.12: Key Oub 12. DECA 11. 12; Drama Oub 9. 10. 11; J.V. Football Cheerleader 10; Top Ten 11. Gena Almeta Flint: FHA 9. 10; FSA 11.12; recording secretary 12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 11; Drama Oub 9.10.11: Literary Magazine 12. Gloria Diane Foggie: FHA 9; FSA 11.12, corresponding secre- tary 12: Pep Oub 10.11. 12; Honor Society 9. Drama Club 11; Chorus 9. 10: Bus Dnver 12: Powderpuff 11; Homecommg Prin- cess 12. Miss Senior Mike Davis Cindy DeShields Melissa DeShields Kathy Dixon Timothy Dover Patricia Earle Dennis Edwards Leslie Elrod Michael Evans Tammy Evans Gena Flint Glona Foggie Seniors 143 Brenda Foggy Sheila Fowler Angela Franklin Teresa Fuller Michelle Garrett Myron Garrett Michael Garrison Bruce Gentry Lois Gibbs Teresa Gilbert Jerry Goodwin Susie Gray Bronda Lee Foggy: FHA 9. 11 Pep Club 11. 12. DECA 12 Student Librarian 10. Shelia Malissa Fowler: FHA 9. 10. 11; Chorus 10. 12. Angela Renee Franklin: FHA 11; Pep Club 12; DECA 11. 12; Chorus 9. Teresa Lynn Fuller: FSA 12. Pep Club 10.11.12. Chorus 9.10. 11. 12. Leanne Michele Garrett: FHA 9. patriot ohicer; Pep Club 10.11 12; Drama Club 10; Chorus 10. 11. 12. All state 12. Student Council 10. 11. 12. treasurer 10. 11. 12. J.V. Football Cheer- leader 10; Powderputt 11. 12; Homecoming Representative 10. 11. 12 Myron Phillip Garrett: FFA 10. 11. 12 Pep Club 11. 12 Michael Anthony Gallison: VICA 12 Varsity Football 12 J V Football 9. 10 Cecil Bruce Gentry: Pep Club 11. 12, Drama Club 10. 11; Varsity Football 11; J V Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9. Varsity Boys Basketball 11; J V Boys Basketball 9. 10. Lois Ann Gibbs: FFA 10. 11. 12. reporter 12. Pep Club 9 12. Drama Club9. 11.12;Chorus9, 10. 11.12. All-state regional 12. Soil Judging Team 11. 12; Powderpuii 11. 12 Teresa Lee Gilbert: FTO 12; FHA 9. Pep Club 9. 10. 11.12; FCA 12; Honor Society 11.12; Jr. Honor Society 10; Newspaper Staff 11.12. sports editor 12: Varsity Girls Basketball 11.12; J.V Girls Basketball 10: Powderpuii 11. 12; Top Ten 9: Junior Marshall; Girls State 11 Jerry Edward Goodwin: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12: FCA 11. 12: Spanish Club 9.10.11; Key Club 12; Drama Club 12: Chorus 12. Newspaper 12; Varsity Football 10.11.12. prep-all-Amencan 10 (Abbeville). J.V Boys Basketball 10; Track 9. 10. Powderpuii coach 12. Susan Elaine Gray: FTO 12. FHA 10. FSA 11.12. vice-president 12. Pep Club 11. 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11. Laura Sullivan Grittin: FTO 11. 12. Pep Club 10. 11. 12 FCA 10. 11. devotions chairman 10. 11 Honor Society 11. 12; Jr Honor Society 10. French Club 11. 12; Key Club 12; Student Council 12. representative. Yearbook Stall 12. Varsity Girls Bas- ketball 9. Tenms 9. 10. 11. 12. most valuable player 10. 11. 12. Top Ten 9. 10. 11; Junior Marshall NEDT Honors Furman Scholar; C E Damd Scholar (Wofiord) Susan Renee Griffin: FHA 9. 10 Pep C Club 10.11.12; Drama Club 11; Chorus 10. 11. 12 Robert Eugene Grubbs: Pep Club 11.12; HonorSociety 11 12. Jr Honor Society 10. French Club 11.12. treasurer 12; Key Club 12; Drama Club 11.12; Judicial Council 12; Yearbook Staff 11. 12. oditor 12: Top Ten 10. 11; Junror Marshall: Boys' State 11 Governor s School. NEDT Honors. Prosbytenan College Junior Fellow most likely to succeed senior Cecelia Harriett Hall: FTO 11. 12: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; FCA 10; Honor Society 11.12; Jr. Honor Society 10; Spanish Club 11. 12. vice-president 12; Key Club 12; Drama Club 10: Student Counol 9. 10. 11. 12. Yearbook Staff 11. 12. Varsity Girls Bas- ketball 9, 10.11.12. captain 12: Volleyball 11.12; Powderpuff 11. 12; Top Ten 9. 10. 11: Furman Scholar Charlotte Ann Hamilton: FHA 9 Pop C Club 11.12. Drama Club 11 Student Librarian 10; Substitute Bus Driver 12 Newspaper Stall 11. Sheila Diane Hannah: Pep Club 11.12; French Club 11: Drama Club 11; Flag Corps 10; Literary Magazine 11.12. Powderpuff 12. Larry Eugene Harmon: FFA 10: Pep Club 11. 12; Koy Club 9 Drama Club 10. Ninth Grado Football 9. Track 12: Tennis 11.12. Cathy Lee Harris: FHA 10; Pep Club 12. DECA 12: Chorus 9 144 Seniors Boys' State One of the highest honors of rec- ognition a student can receive is to be chosen to attend the Boys’ State en- campment sponsored by the American Legion. Six young men from LDHS were so honored to attend the 1978 en- campment. Clyde Cunningham, Gene Grubbs, Larry Herbert, Barrett Holmes, Jeff Holmes, and David Smith enjoyed a six-day stay in Charleston, S.C., at the Citadel. Each student was assigned to model towns and each town elected its officials. They were also given a chance to experience a state wide election. Speeches were heard from Senator Strom Thurmond and Con- gressman Ken Holland. After an excit- ing and full day of duties, the young men were invited for lunch at the gov- ernor’s house. After a week of tours, speeches, elections, and entertainment, these students departed with a better under- standing of how the government actu- ally works. Boys' State Representatives: David Smith. Gene Grubbs. Barrett Holmes. Larry Herbert, and Clyde Cunningham, (not pictured: Jeff Holmes) Laura Griffin Susan Griffin Gene Grubbs Cecelia Hall Charlotte Hamilton Sheila Hannah Larry Harmon Cathy Harris Seniors 145 Mary Harris Sammie Hams Paula Hartsell Cathy Hawkins Amie Hellams Chris Henderson Terri Henderson Larry Herbert Cynthia Higgins Cede� Hill Mary Helen Harris: FHA 10. FSA 12: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Chorus 9; Student Librarian 11. Powderpuff 12. Sammie Harris. Ill: Pep Club 12. Paula Hartsell: Pep Club 10.11.12; Drama Club 10.11; Chorus 10. 11. 12. AH-state chorus 11. honors Ail-state chorus 12; Vol- leyball 10; Powderpuff 11. 12. Catherine Ann Hawkins: FTO 12. treasurer 12; FHA 9; Pep Club 10.11.12; FCA 12; Honor Society 12; French Club 11. Key Club 12; Student Council 10. 12, representative 10. 12; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader i2. captam 12: Powderpuff 12. Amelia Elizabeth Hellams: FHA 9; Pep Club 10. 11.12; Chorus 10; Bus Driver 12; Substitute Bus Dnver 11. Crystal Oenise Henderson: FTO 11. 12. presKlont 12: FHA 9 Pep Club 10. 11. 12. Honor Society 11. 12. president 12. Jr Honor Society 10. Spanish Club 11. 12. vice-president 12 Key Club 12; Student Council 11,12; Top Ten 10,11; Junior Marshall; NEDT Honors; most likely to succeed senior. Terri Renna Henderson: FSA 11. 12. treasurer 12; Pep Club 9 10. 11. 12; DECA 12. reporter 12. Bus Driver 12; Substitute Bus Dnver 11; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 10. Larry Rufus Herbert. Jr.: VICA 11; Pep Club 12. Honor Society 11. 12; Jr Honor Society 10. Spanish Club 12; Key Club 10. 11. 12; Varsity Football 11. 12: aB-region honors: J.V. Football 10. Ninth Grade Football 9. Track 11. 12. Powderpuff coach 11.12. Junior Marshall. Boys' Slate 11; Presbyterian College Junior Fellow. National Achievement Semi-Finalist. Cynthia Deneise Higgins: FSA 11. Pep Club 11.12: DECA 12. Chorus 9. 10. J.V Football Cheerleader 10. Track 12 Cedell Calvin Hill: VICA 12; Pep Club 11. 12; Bus Driver 11; Substitute Bus Dnver 10. Mitchell Dean Holman: Pep Club 11 12; DECA 12. Sludent Librarian 11 Jeffrey Neal Holmes: FTO 12. Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Honor Sooety 11. 12; Jr Honor Society 10. French Club 11; Key Club 11. 12. president 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Band 11. 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. All-stato honors 11.12: Utorary Magazine 11; Jumcr Marshall. Boys' State 11. Lawrence Barrett Holmes: Pep Club 12. Key Club 12; Drama Club 9.10 Chorus 9.10.11.12 All-state region 10.11; All-stato honors 12; Bus Dnver 12: Substitute Bus Driver 11; Varsity Foot- ball 11. 12. All-region, J.V Football 10. Ninth Grade Football 9; J.V Boys Basketball 10. Track 11. 12; Boys' State It; Mr Fifty-Fiver Deborah Ruth Holt: FSA 9. 10. 11. treasurer 10; Pop Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Spanish Club 11. 12. Drama Club 10. 11; Bus Driver 12; Substilute Bus Driver 11. Rosa Antomette Hudgens: Pep Club 12 DECA 11. 12. treas- urer 12. Roy Day Hughes: FFA 9. 10. Pop Club 11. 12. Vickie Lynn Hughes: FSA 12, Pep Club 11.12; Drama Club 10; Chorus 10. 11. 146 Seniors Mitchell Holman Barrett Holmes Jeff Holmes Deborah Holt Rosa Hudgens Caroline Hudson Roy Hughes Vickie Hughes Naomi Lights Up Lighting up the life around LDHS is Naomi Mosley, a senior and second year electricity student. Whenever there is a blackout or a need for a re- placement light bulb on campus, Naomi and her ladder are ready for service. The advantage of being in a two- period class gives her a better chance to be more useful in exhibiting her school spirit by doing minor electrical work on campus. She has also helped to repair radios and television sets brought in as projects for the students. Doing this kind of work is fun to Naomi, who has not yet had her first shock. She believes that other stu- dents should be willing to volunteer their services around the school. Changing a light in commons, Naomi Mosley demonstrates her electrifying ability. Seniors 147 David Hughey Barbara Hunter Kelvin Hunter Tammie Hunter Victor Hunter William Hunter Phillip Jenkins Felisha Johnson Junk Food Junkies Some people shriek or run to the nearest chair whenever they see a white rat, but last year Sandy Power kept rats in a cage at home. They later were placed in Mr. Harold Ligon’s sci- ence lab. Sandy did a survey on the effects of junk food on rats and, in order to do so, purchased all the necessary equipment, including the rats. She fed two a straight diet of rat food, but the others received cookies and potato chips. These rats became irritable and suffered loss of hair. Sandy concluded that too much junk food could also have dangerous effects on humans. Clemson University gave Sandy a grant for all of her work and Sandy plans to become a researcher at Clem- son. Keeping the rat s environment clean is a vital part of Sandy Power's experiment. 148 Seniors James Johnson Lisa Johnson Sharon Johnson Wanda Johnson Catherine Jones James Jones Steve Kastner Eddie Keenan Melodie Keitt Saundra Kennedy Debra Knight Janice Langley David Carlton Hughey: Pep Club 9. 10. 12; FCA 11 Honor Soooty 12; Jr. Honor Society 10: French Club 11. 12; Key Club 11. 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. All-stale Honors 10. 11. 12: Judicial Council 10. Yearbook StaM 10. 12; Varsity Football 11. Y£. sportsmanship 12 J V. Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9; Powderpull coach 11. 12; Top Ten 9 NMSQT recognition Furman Scholar, most talented senior Barbara Ann Hunter: FHA 11. 12. Pep Club 11. 12 DECA 11. Band 9. Student Librarian 10. Kelvin Hunter: VlCA 12. Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Key Club 11; Chorus 9. 10. 11. Bus Dnver 11. 12 Substitute Bus Drrvor 10. Tammie Alfreda Hunter: Pep Club 11. 12. DECA 12; Chorus 9. 10 Victor Bernard Hunter: Pep Club 12. Bus Driver 12. Substitute Bus Dnver 11; Varsity Football most outstanding defensive back All-rogion; J.V Football 10; Nmth Grade Football 9; Track 11,12. All-region, William Edward Hunter: Pep Club 12 Honor Society 11. 12. Jr Honor Society 10. Spanish Club 11. Key Club 10. 11. 12 Band 9. 10. 11. 12. sergoant 10. Governor s All-star Band 11 Judicial Council 10. 12; Yearbook Stall 11; Track 11. 12; Top Ten 9; Junior Marsha� Phillip Dean Jenkins: VlCA 11.12. president 12, Pep C ub 9.10. 11.12: Bus Driver 12: Substituto Bus Driver 11. J.V Football 10 Ninth Grade Football 9 Bobby Joe Johnson: Pep Club 12 Varsity Boys Basketball 11 12. captam 12; J.V Boys Basketball 9. 10 (not pictured) Felisha Yvonne Johnson: FSA 11 Pep Oub 9. 10. 11. DECA 11; Drama Oub 10. 11. 12; Chorus 9. 10 Student Libranan 11; Bus Driver 12: Substitute Bus Dnver 11; Literary Magazine 12 Powderpuff 11. 12. Homecoming Representative 12 James Henry Johnson: Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Track 9.10.11. 12. Lisa Erline Johnson: FHA 9. 10. 11: FSA 11. 12. Pep Club 11. 12: Key Club 12 Sharon Kaye Johnson: Pep Club 12 Chorus 10 Wanda Gail Johnson: Pep Club 10. 11. 12. French Oub 11; Drama Club 10. 11; Chorus 9. 10. 11. Powderpuff 11. 12 Catherine Azille Jones: FHA 9 FSA 11, 12. Pep Oub 12 Chorus 9, 10. 11. 12 James Ronnie Jones: Pep Club 12 Spanish Club 11 12. Key Club 11. 12. Varsity Boys Basketball 11. 12. Melodie Hart Keitt: FHA 9 10 Pep Club 11. 12 Span h Club 11. 12. activity committee Saundra Burnetta Kennedy: Pep Club 9 10. 11. 12: Drama Club 10.11.12. Chorus 9.10. Literary Magazme 11.12. business editor 12: Track 9, Powderpuff 11 Debra Gale Knight: Pep Club 11.12; French Oub 1112 Band 9. 10. 11. Literary Magazme 12. Girls State n Marvin Retd Lane: FFA 9. 10 Pep Oub 11.12; Drama Club 10. 11; Band 9. 10.11.12. Substitute Bus Driver 10.11. (not pictured I Janice Marion Langley: Honor Society 12 Literary Magazine 12 Seniors 149 Martha Lillian Langston: FTO t2. PepClub9.11.12; Chorus9. 11. 12. All-state 12 Linda Ann Latlmore: Pep Club 11. 12 William Timothy LeGrand: Varsity Football 11.12;J.V FootbaH 10 Ninth Grade Football 9; J.V. Boys Baskotbaii 9. 10. Terry Beatrice Ligon: FSA 11 Pep Club 10. 11. 12. Drama Club 11 Chonjs 10. 11. 12: Bus Driver 12; Substitule Bus Driver 11; PowderpuH 11 Thomas Anthony Lollls: Pep Club 11 Chorus 9 Kathryn Yvonne Long: Pep Club 11. 12. Earl Carlton Lothridge: FFA 9. 10. 11. Pep Club 11. 12. Substi- tute Bus Dnver ti. 12. Varsity Football 11.12; J.V Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9. Georgia Ann Lowie: FTO 11. 12 FHA 9 Pep Club 10. 11. 12. Vice-president 11; FCA 10. 11.12: Honor Society 11.12; French Club 11.12; Key Club 12: Drama Club 10.11; Student Counol 12. representative. Bus Dnver 12. Substitute Bus Dnver 10. 11; Yearbook Staff 11; Varsity Girls' Basketball 9. 10. 11. 12; Pow- derpuff 11. 12. Junior Marshall. Wanda Nadine Lynch: FHA 9. VICA 12: Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Chorus 10 (not pictured) Jessie Alethia McClintock: FHA 9; Pep Club 11. 12 Spanish Club 11. 12. Henrianne McDaniel: FHA 9. 10: Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Drama Club 9. 10. 11: Band 9. 10. 11; Chorus 10. 11. 12: Student Librarian 9. Linda Gay McGill: FHA 9; FSA 11. 12; Pep Club 11. 12. Chorus 10; Substitute Bus Driver 11. 12 Jeffrey Quintin McGinty: Pep Club 12. Johnny Dale Madden: Pep Club 12; FCA 12. Patricia Denise Madden: Pep Club 9.10. 12; DECA 12; Chorus 9 Haskell David Manly: FFA 9, 10; Pep Club 12; Bus Driver 11.12; Substitute Bus Dnver 10. Thomas Edward Marchman: Pep Club 11. 12. Substitute Bus Dnver 11. 12: Varsity Football 11. 12; J.V. Football 10: Ninth Grade Football 9; Baseball 12. James Edward Marino: Pep Club 10.11.12, Drama Club 11.12. Ulysses Maronie. Jr.: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12: DECA 11. 12. vice-president 11. chapter I president 12; J.V Football 10. 11; Ninth Grade Football 9 Carol Ann Marlin: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; FCA 10. 11; Varsity Girls Basketball 11; J.V. Girls 8asketball 10 Lillian Langston Russell Latimer Linda Latimore Tim LeGrand Terry Ligon Tony Lollis Yvonne Long Carlton Lothridge Georgia Lowie Alethia McClintock Henrianne McDaniel Anne McDonald 150 Seniors Jerry McDonald Linda McGill Jeff McGinty Brenda Mack Skipping to Ski Ever tried skiing? Watch Robert Sherer and it looks easy. Robert has been an avid water skier all his life. He has mastered regular, slalom, and barefoot skiing. Robert has devoted the major part of the past several summers to tourna- ment participation, and has a habit of winning top-notch honors. On warm spring days when Robert's name appeared on the absentee list, all Robert s friends and teachers sus- pected that he was getting the cure at Lake Greenwood. Gliding across the water. Robert Sherer dis plays his skill in skiing. Inez Madden Johnny Madden Patricia Madden Haskell Manly Tommy Marchman James Marino Ulysses Maronie Carol Martin Seniors 151 Dwayne Fields Mattison: Pep Club 11. 12: DECA 12; Varsity Football 11. 12; J.V. Football 10: Nmtti Grade Football. Perry Wayne Mitchell: Pep Club 9.10.11.12; J.V. football 10: Ninth Grade Football 9; Varsity Boys' Basketball 11.12. Baseball 12. Earnest Ray Montgomery: VlCA 11. vice-president 11; Pep Club 12 (not pictured) Felicia Lynn Montgomery: FSA 12: Pep Club 10. 11.12: 8and 9. 10 Virginia Ann Montgomery: FHA 11 Pep Club 11.12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. Barry Montoya: VlCA 12. reporter; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Drama Club 9.10.11.12; Band 11.12. captam; Flag Corps 11. 12. captam 12: Chorus 12. Annie Mae Mosley: FHA 9; FSA 12; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11 Dorothy Lee Mosley: FHA 9. 10; Pep Club 10. 12: DECA 11: Chorus 9 Naomi Mosley: VlCA 11.12. treasurer 12: Pep Club 10.11.12. Paula Lynn Murray: FTO 12; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; French Club it. Drama Club 9. 10. 11. 12. placed in State Drama competition; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12; Yearbook Staff 11. 12. Leni Doris Neal: FTO 11.12. Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; FCA9.10. 11. 12. vice-president 12; French 11. 12; Judicial Council 12; Newspaper Staff 12. exchange editor; Varsity Girls Basketball 9. 10. 11. 12. Tennis 9. 10; Volleyball 11. 12. Powderpuff 11. 12; most athletic senior Zorada Neely: FHA 9, 10. 11. president 10; VlCA 12. vice- president 12; Pep Club 12; Bus Driver 12; Substitute Bus Dnver 11. Ruth Marlynn Netson: FHA 9.12; FSA 11; Pep Club 11.12; Flag Corps 10: Literary Magazine 11. 12. Willie Earl Nesbitt: Chorus 9.10.11.12; Varsity Football 10.11. 12; Ninth Grade Football 9 William Michael Noffz: FTO 12. Pep Club 10. 11. 12. French Club 11, Key Club 11. 12; J.V. Boys' Basketball 10. Arlene Frances Norman: FHA 10. 11; Pep Club 10. 11. 12; DECA 12; Chorus 9; Student Librarian. Brenda Lee Norris: FHA 9; VlCA 11, 12. treasurer 11. vice- president 12; Pep Club 10. 11. 12 Thomas Earl O'Dell: FFA 9. 10; Pep Club 11. 12. Gregory Scott Osborne: FFA 9 10. Jennifer Lynn Osborne: FSA 11.12; French 11; Chorus 10: Bus Dover 12; Substitute Bus Dnver 11. Billie Ann Parker: Pep Club 11. 12: Varsity Girls' Basketball 9; Powderpuff 12. Melinda Bess Pattorson: Pep Club 10.11,12; Spanish Club 11. 12: Drama Club 9. 10. 11; Chorus 9. 10; Bus Dnver 11. 12: Substitute Bus Driver 10. Mitchell Arnold Patterson: Pep Club 10.11.12: Drama Club 10. 11; Bus Dnver 11. 12; Track 12. Four Represent LDHS Four young ladies. Debra Knight, Teresa Gilbert. Kathy Stoddard, and Lendy Blakely, represented LDHS at the thirty-second Palmetto Girls’ State, a mythical state organized and ad- ministered for citizenship training under the auspices of the South Caro- lina Department American Legion Aux- iliary. Using the facilities of the capital and the University of South Carolina, Girls’ State delegates learned the func- tions and duties of the officers of city, county, and state governments. The girls learned through speeches, assemblies, and meetings. South Car- olina State Senator Horace Smith, and State Representative Joyce Hearn spoke to the girls on the subject of Making Legislative Decisions in the General Assembly.’’ The girls heard many other speeches by con- gressmen, senators, representatives, state administrators, mayors, county and city councilmen, and city mana- gers. Each night the nearly three hundred participants gathered in the Campus room of the Capstone House dormitory for vespers. They sang and prayed be- fore retiring at the end of another fun, but exhausting day. Returning to Laurens were City Council-person Knight, Repre- sentatives Gilbert and Stoddard, and Senator Blakely. Girls' State was a momentous experience for these girls — the leaders of tomorrow. Girls’ State Representatives: Kathy Stoddard. Debra Knight, Teresa Gilbert, and Lendy Blakely. 152 Seniors Dwayne Mattison Perry Mitchell Felicia Montgomery Virginia Montgomery Barry Montoya Annie Mosley Dorothy Mosley Naomi Mosley Paula Murray Leni Neal Zorada Neeley Marlynn Nelson Willie Nesbitt Mike Noftz Arlene Norman Brenda Norris Thomas O'Dell Jenny Osborne Scott Osborne Billie Parker Bess Patterson Mitchell Patterson Seniors 153 Two Enjoy Governor's School Every summer Governor Edwards sponsors Governor’s School, offered to sophomores and juniors with out- standing scholastic ability. Governor’s School, held at the Governor’s alumni, The College of Charleston, lasts six weeks. This past summer, 270 students from all over South Carolina partici- pated in the school, two of whom were from Laurens. Thomas Taylor studied geology at the school, while Gene Grubbs studied political science. Students attended academic classes in the morning and values classes in the afternoon. At night, movies and other activities were plan- ned for their entertainment and the weekends were filled with sunny beach trips and local excursions. Thomas and Gene enjoyed the six weeks they spent at Governor’s School, as they were able to expand in their knowledge and meet new people. Governor scholars, Thomas Taylor and Gene Grubbs, recall their six weeks in Charleston. Priscilla Patterson Vienna Patterson Vivian Patterson Tammie Peden Angela Penderman Tracy Peppers Jackie Pitts Randall Pitts 154 Seniors Elaine Poole Dollie Potts George Powell John Powell Ann Power Sandy Power Charlene Pressley Johnny Pulley Sylvia Pulley Shirley Rhodes Pamela Rice Linda Richards Priscilla Telither Patterson: VICA 11: Pop Club 12; DECA 11 12: Chorus 9. Jennie Vienna Patterson: FHA 9. 10.1l:PepClub9.10,11.12. DECA 11; Drama Club 11. Vivian Denise Patterson: Pep Club 9.12 DECA 11. Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12 Tammie Jo Peden: FHA 9. 11. 12; FSA 12; Pop Club 9. 10. 11. 12 Dwayne Tracy Peppers: FFA 9. 10. 11: Pep Club 11. 12; Key Club 12: Bus Dnvor 12: Substitute Bus Driver 11. Jacqueline Michelle Pitts: FHA 9; FSA 11 Pep Club 10.11.12; Student Librarian 9 Randall Scott Pitts: VICA 12. treasurer 12; Pep Club 12 Brenda Elaine Poole: FT011 12. vice-president 12; FHA 9.10 Pep Club 10.11.12. Honor Society 11.12. treasurer 12: Jr Honor Society 10: French Club 11. 12: Key Club 12. treasurer 12; Student Council 12. secretary 12 Junior Marshall; Miss Merry Christmas Dollie Mae Potts: FHA 9; FSA 11. 12; Pep Club 11. 12 George C. Powell; VICA 11, 12. president 11; Pep Club 10.11. 12; French Club 11. 12: Drama Club 10. Tennis 12 John Mark Powell: Pop Club 11. 12; Fronch Club 11. 12; Key Club 11.12 DECA 11.12. club reporter 11.12; Drama Club 10: Student Council 11. representabve. Literary Magazine 12 Wres- tling 10. 11. 12. region honors. Ann Stewart Power: FTO 12; FHA 9 Pep Oub 9. 10. 11 12 FCA 10. 11. 12 Spanish Club 11. 12, J.V Basketball Cheer- leader 10. Volleyball 11. 12 Sandra Lee Power: FTO 12. Pep Oub 12. French Club 12. Key Club 12; Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Top Ten 11. Charlene Jo Pressley: FHA 9; FSA 12; Pep Club 11. 12; Spanish Oub 11. 12 Johnny Pulley: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. DECA 11. 12. vice- president 12. Sylvia Detorvla Pulley: FHA 9. 10; Pep Club 10. 11. 12 Nathaniel Pyles: VICA 11 12. secretary Pep Club 9 10.11.12; Spanish Club 11. 12. Ninth Grade Football 9. (not pictured) Idenary Richards: Pep Club 12; Drama Club 12 (not pictured! Linda Gail Richards: FHA 9. 10: Pep Oub 11. 12 Seniors 155 Mary Richards Nancy Riddle Sharon Robinson Sheryll Robinson Mike Rowland Jonna Sawyer Brian Schofield Donnie Sellars Sarah Shaw Timothy Shell Robert Sherer Kelly Simmons William Simmons Lenora Simpson Mattie Simpson Cassandra Smith David Smith Grady Smith DAR Good Citizen Selecting the best citizen out of a class of many outstanding seniors is a difficult task. This year the Daughters of the American Revolution chose Lendy Blakely as DAR Good Citizen. Lendy has many qualities of leader- ship, friendliness and talent. She is ac- tive in our school’s performing arts and student government. Although Lendy has received other recognition, this is perhaps her most coveted award. Studying hard, Lendy Blakely works to keep up her good grades. 156 Seniors Jacqueline Smith Michael Smith Pam Smith Cindy Smoak Randall Snipes Susan Starnes Kathy Stoddard Willie Stokes James Robert Sherer: Pep Club 9. 10.11. 12. French Club 11; Su„n E| |ne Starn ; FHA 9 10 n V(C .pres,dent 11; FSA Newspaper Stall 12; Track 10. 12 Rep C)ub 1Q n 12 Kelly Bradford Simmons: Pep Club 9. 10.11 12. president 12. FCA 11; Honor Society 11.12: French Club 11. 12; Chorus 11. 12. All-state Honors 11. 12: Student Council 9. 10. 11; Varsity Football Cheerleader 11.12. co-captam 12. most spirited 12; J. V. Football Cheerleader 10. Powderpuff 11. 12: Junior Marshall; Homecorrvng Representative 10. 11: Homecoming Queen 12; most spirited senior. William Ervin Simmons: Pep Club 12 Lenora Simpson: FHA 10: FSA 12; Pep Club 12. Drama Club 9; Chorus 9. 10; Bus Dnver 12 Mattie Beil Simpson: FHA 9. 10. 11; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12 Susan Christine Stevens: FHA 9.10.11; FSA 11. Pep Club 11. 12. (not pictured) Katherine Eugenia Stoddard: FTO 11.12; FHA 9; Pep Club 9. 10.11.12. president 11, Honor Society 11.12. vice-president 12; Jr. Honor Society 10: French Club 11. 12. Key Club 12; Drama Club 9.11; Student Council 10.11.12. vice-president 10. second vice-president 11. president 12. Newspaper Staff 12. Powderputl 11. 12; Top Ten 9. 11; Junior Marshall. Girls State 11 best all around senior. Willie Mack Stokes: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12: Spanish Club 11; DECA 9. 10. Drama Club 9. 11; Yearbook Staff 12. Literary Magazine 11; most dependable senior Mary Lou Richards: FHA 9. 10; FSA 12; Pep Club 11. 12 Nancy Ida Riddle: FHA 9. 10, representative 10; FSA 11. 12. president 12: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Drama Club 9 Sharon B Robinson: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. DECA 11. 12; Drama Club 10. 11. 12. Band9. 10; Chorus 10. Powderpuff 11. Michael Steven Rowland: FFA 12: Pep Club 12; Bus Driver 12 Substitute Bus Dnver 11. Basobaii 11. 12. Jonna Lynn Sawyer: FHA 9; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Drama Club 10. 11: Powderpuff 11. 12. Brian Keith Schofield: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12 Donnie Ray Sellars: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Drama Club 10 Michael Anthony Shands: Pep Club 9.10.11.12: Varsity Boys Basketball 11. 12; J V. Boys Basketball 9. 10; Track 9 (not pictured) Esther Maria Shell: FHA 9.10. FSA 11; Pep Club 11.12: Chorus 10. 11. (not pictured) Timothy Kevin Shell: Pep Club 12: DECA 11. 12. partementa- rtan 12 Cassandra Smith: FHA 9, FSA 11.12; Pep Club 11.12 Chorus 9. 10 David Anthony Smith: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; French Club 11. 12. president 12. Key Oub il. 12; Wrestling 12; Baseball 11.12. Boys State Grady Eric Smith: Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FCA 10; Drama Club 9. 10. 11 Band 9; Varsity Football 11. 12; J.V. Football 10; Wrestling 10. 11; Baseball 12 Jacqueline Annette Smith: Pep Club 11. 12; Chorus 9.10.11. 12. Powderpuff 11. 12 Michael Roy Smith: FFA 9; Pep Club 12: Drama Club 9. Substi- tute Bus Dnver 12 Pamela Kay Smith: Pep Club 10. 11. 12; Band 9. 10. 11 Wanda Smith: VlCA 11. Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Chorus 10; Student Librarian 10. 12; Powderpuff 11 (not pictured) Cynthia Ann Smoak: FHA 9; Pep Club 10.11.12 Honor Sooety 12. French Club 12. Drama Club 12. Randall Joe Snipes: FTO 12. Pep Club 10.11; J.V. Football 10. Ninth Grade Football; Varsity Boys Basketball 11; J.V Boys Basketball 9. 10. Seniors 157 Carla Teresa Stone: FHA 9; Pep Club 10. 11.12; Spanish Club 11; Drama Club 9. 10. 11; Chorus 10. 11. 12; Varsity Girls Basketball 9; Top Ten 10 Sammie L. Stroud: Pep Club 10.12; Varsity Football 11.12; J.V. Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9: Track 10.11.12. Wrestling 9. 10. Delores Sullivan: FHA 12; Pop Club 12. DECA 11.12; Chorus 9. 10. Mark Wesley Taylor: Pep Club 12 Robert A. Taylor: Pep Club 10.11.12; Spanish Club 11.12; Key Club 12; Drama Club 10. 11; J.V Football 10. 11. Sharon Kay Taylor: Pep Club 11. 12; French Club 11; Drama Club 11; Flag Corps 10; Track 10. Shirley Ann Taylor: FSA 11,12; Pep Club 12 Spanish Club 10. 11.12; Key Club 12. Band 11. Chorus 9.10; Student librarian 11 Tammy Louise Taylor: FHA 9.10.11; FSA 12; Pep Club 11.12; Student Librarian 10. H; Substitute Bus Driver 12. Powderpuff 12. Thomas Eugono Taylor: FTO 11. 12; Pep Club 10. 11. 12; Honor Society 11.12; Jr. Honor Society 10; Spanish Club 11.12; Key Club 11. 12; Drama Club 9. 10. 11; Chorus 10. 11. 12. All-state honors 10. 11. 12; Student Council 11. representative; Judicial Council 12. chairman; Literary Magazine 11; Top Ten 9; Junior Marshall; Furman Scholar; NEDT Top Ten Percent. Gov- er nors School. Michael Richard Tiller: Pep Club 11. 12- Wister Douglas Todd: Pep Club 11. 12; Key Club 10. 11. 12; Drama Club 9 Kenneth R. Tollison: Pop Club 12; Honor Society 11. 12; Jr Honor Society 10; Key Club 10. 11. 12; Drama Club 10. Substi- tute Bus Driver 12. Tamala Shay Tollison: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. Drama Club 10; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 11; J.V. Football Cheerleader 10; Powderpuff 11,12. Homecoming Rep- resentative 9. 10. Freshman Princess; Miss Sophomore: Miss Semor Brenda Ann Tucker: FHA 9. 10. 11. Pep Club 11. 12. Samuel W. Turner: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; DECA 11. 12. treasurer 12. Donald Nathaniel Varner: FFA 9. 10 Johnny Bruce Walker: Drama Club 12; Chorus 9. 10. 11. 12. Tammy Melissa Walker: FHA 9; FSA 12; Pep Club 9. 10.11.12; Spanish Club 11. 12; Drama Club 11; Powderpuff 12. Timothy Wayne Walker: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. DECA 11. 12; Powderpuff Cheerleader 12 Carla Stone Sammie Stroud Thomas Suber Delores Sullivan Mark Taylor Robert Taylor Sharon Taylor Shirley Taylor Tammy Taylor Thomas Taylor Michael Tiller Douglas Todd 158 Seniors Captain Fantastic, Bruce Gentry Is that Elton John in our high school? No, but it is his foremost fan in Laurens County, Bruce Gentry. Bruce first became interested in the rock star four years ago. Since then he has col- lected all of John’s 16 albums, invested in shirts featuring pictures of the rock star, has attended concerts, and even has “Elton John” inscribed in his high school ring. On the night of the 1978 Junior- Senior prom, everyone thought that Elton himself had made an appear- ance. In actuality, it was Bruce in his top hat, white suit, mirror sunglasses, and silver cane. At the powderpuff game in October, the students again thought that the famous rock star had arrived. But, once again, it was the Elton John fanatic, Bruce Gentry, wear- ing a brown golf hat, a white fur coat, and another pair of glasses, the trademarks of Elton John. Looking over his Elton John paraphernalia, Bruce Gentry dreams of one day meeting his idol. Kenneth Tollison Tami Tollison Brenda Tucker Sammy Turner Donald Varner Buck Walker Tammy Walker Tim Walker Seniors 159 Georgia Bound Norris Brown, Raider football player, had a rewarding season in 1978. The star tight end put forth an outstanding effort to help lead the Raiders in a successful and productive fall campaign. Norris was heavily courted by var- ious college scouts throughout the year. After considering offers from col- leges such as Clemson and the Uni- versity of South Carolina, he was finally recruited by the University of Georgia in December. Norris received several honors during his senior year. He was the first Laurens player since King Dixon to par- ticipate in the Shrine Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also was selected as an all-region and all-state player. LDHS was very fortunate and proud to have such an outstanding ath- lete in its midst. Norris has shown his tremendous athletic prowess and leadership ability, and will continue to develop these characteristics in his fu- ture college career. Shrine Bowl player Norris Brown reminisces of his touchdown in Charlotte. Robert Scott Wallace: Pep Club 11. 12 French Club 11; Key Club 11. 12 Anthony Clinton Ward: Pep Club 12. Band 9. 10. 11.12. drum major 11; Bus Dover 12; Substitule Bus Driver 11. Track 12. Jacquie Wasson: FHA 9. Pep Club 11. 12: French Club 11; Drama Club 11; Band 9. 10. 11. Marcia Dawn Watkins: Pep Club 11. 12; Honor Society 11. 12; Junior Honor Society 10; Spanish Club 11. 12. Newspaper Start 11. 12; Top Ten 10. Audrey Arleen Williams: FTO 12; Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12. treasurer 11. Honor Society 11.12; French Club 11. Junior Honor Society 10; Key Club 12: Drama Club 9.10.11: Chorus 9.10.11. 12: Judicial Council 12: J.V. Football Cheerleader 10; Top Ten 10; Junior Marshall Belinda Marie Williams: FHA 9. 10; VICA 11; Pep Club 11. 12; DECA 11. 12; Chorus 9; Powderputt 11. Bobby L. Williams: Pep Club 10.11. 12. Key Club 11 DECA 12; Junior Varsily Football 10. Ninth Grade Football 9 Donnie Williams: VICA 12: Junior Varsity Football 10; Ninth Grade Football 9. Patsy Williams: VICA 11. 12, parliamentarian 11; DECA 11.12 pariiamentanan 11.12: Chorus 9. Homecoming Representative 9. 10. 11; Homecoming Princess 10. Rhonda J. Williams: FHA 9. 10; Sludent Librarian 9 Rufus Satterwhite Williams: FFA 10. Pep Club 10. 11. 12: Drama Club 9.10.11.12; Band 10.11.12; Flag Corps 10.11.12; Chorus 10. 11; Student Ltorarian 10 Pamela Christine Wilson: FHA 9. 10. 11 Pep Club 12. William Gregory Woods: Pep Club 9. 10. 11. 12; French Club 11; Key Club 10.11. 12; Drama Club 10. 11. 12; Baseball 9. 10. 11. 12. Marie Ann Word: FHA 9; VICA 12; FSA 11. 12. David Norris Yeargin: Pep Club 12; Bus Dnver 11. 12. Substi- tule Bus Driver 10. Varsity Football 12. Janice Lynn Young: FHA 10: Pep Club 12; Chorus 9. 10: Stu- dont Librarian 12; Varsity Girls Basketball 9.10.11.12; Track 12. Powderpurt 11. 12. Anita Robbie Young: FHA 9. 10: Pep Club 12; DECA 12. Sandra Kay Ziegler: Pep Club 11. 12. Spanish Club 9 160 Seniors Robert Wallace Tony Ward Jacqueline Wasson Dawn Watkins Michael Weatherford Audrey Williams Belinda Williams Bobby Williams Donnie Williams Patsy Williams Rhonda Williams Rufus Williams Pam Wilson Greg Woods Ann Word Curtis Wright David Veargin Janice Young Robbie Young Sandra Ziegler Seniors 161 Super Seniors Seniors always feel that there are some students in their class who rise above the crowd in many areas. These areas include dependability, spirit, ta- lent, athletic ability, best all around, and most likely to succeed. Students were selected by their fellow class- mates in these areas as Senior Su- perlatives. Best All Around: Kathy Stoddard and Barrett Holmes Most Likely to Succeed: Chris Hen- derson and Gene Grubbs. Most School Spirit: Mark Craine and Kelly Simmons. Most Athletic: Lem Neal and Norris Brown. Most Dependable: Willie Stokes and Lendy Blakely. Most Talented: Rachel Andrews and David Hughey. 162 Seniors JUNIORS “Almost there!” was the cry heard from juniors as their third year of high school began, and juniors finally reached the plateau of an up- perclassman. Although the junior class was not the highest class, just being looked up to by underclassmen gave the juniors a feeling of being adults. Juniors continued to grow academically, athletically, and socially. Most juniors considered their junior year the hardest year yet academi- cally. Juniors advanced in challenging subjects such as French II. Spanish II, and Biology II. They expanded their knowledge as well as learned useful skills with new electives such as typing, chemistry, and electricity. Juniors were a welcomed addition to the publication staffs as they added their talents to the Sword and Shield. The Golden Ar- mour, and The 55’er. Juniors faced more standardized testing in preparation for a career or college. The dreaded but important Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test was given on October 28. in prepara- tion for the Scholastic Aptitude Test which most juniors took in the early spring. Test scores helped these stu- dents make decisions as to future edu- cation and employment plans. Juniors participating in sports joined ranks with the varsity after being jayvees for two years. Junior girls par- ticipated in the powderpuff football game October 30. Juniors were in- strumental as they added their talents to every athletic team in the school, and found that the highs and lows of competition meant more as they as- sumed more important positions in the athletic life at LDHS. Socially, juniors were involved in numerous activities. Juniors were ac- tively involved on the Junior-Senior Prom committee, the homecoming committee, and the Christmas decora- tion committee. Overall, juniors were busier than ever as their respon- sibilities of school activities increased. The junior year was a fun but chal- lenging year, filled with laughter and tears — victory and defeat. Juniors, after completing what many feel is the most challenging year of high school, now feel ready to accept the demands and responsibilities that will face them as seniors. Junior class officers: Tammy Smith. Jeff Bag- well. Cathy Kadingo. representatives. Back: Vicki Davis, vice-president: Willa Anderson, treasurer: Martin Power, president: Kim Orcutt. secretary. 164 Juniors Beth Abrams Michael Aiken Mitchell Aiken Ann Anderson Phillip Anderson Tracy Anderson Willa Anderson John Armstrong Anita Ashe Jackie Austin Rodney Austin Tina Babb Chuck Bagwell Jeffrey Bagwell Pam Bagwell Angela Bailey Tracy Ball Barbara Beagle Stanley Beagle Lisa Beasley Glenn Bishop Arlene Black Darryl Blakely Fred Blakely Mary Bobo Arthur Boyce Sharron Boyce Gwendolyn Boyd Mane Boyd Vanessa Briggs Juniors 165 Adolph Brown Terresa Brown Cynthia Bryson Wanda Burdette Carolyn Burnside Bernessa Byrd Bob Cain Seth Caldwell Anita Calwile Suzanne Cameron JUNIORS Select Darlene Robertson Darlene Robertson. Miss Junior, is an “all-around” person. Most of her time during the school months is de- voted to studying, but she enjoys athle- tics and outdoor activities in the sum- mer. Darlene especially enjoys sun- ning, working with horses, and skiing. Darlene plans to go to college or technical school and hopes to pursue a career as an architect. Miss Junior, Darlene Robertson. 166 Juniors Martha Campbell Joanna Carpenter Karen Chaney Regina Chapman James Cheek Marty Childress Monty Childress Henry Choice Tim Clayton Grace Colburn Veronica Coleman Marsha Conners Kim Cooley Don Cook Valerie Cook Wesley Cook Mary Copeland Gary Corley William Couch Glen Cox Lynn Cox Tommy Cox Robert Craig Lynn Crane Tammy Crane Kathy Crisp Mickey Crisp David Crotts Donna Crowder Tim Crowder Juniors 167 Beverly Culbertson Johnny Cunningham Santina Cunningham Sherry Cunningham Donna Curry Eric Davis Joy Davis Rossie Davis Sherry Davis Shirley Davis Vicki Davis John Deans Virgil Dendy Kenneth Dotson Arlene Easter Lee Edge Wesley Edge Jeffrey Ellison Kathy Eubanks Delisa Eubanks Sherrie Evans Tammy Felts Cathy Foggie Laura Foggie James Fowler Otis Fowler Robert Franklin Ann Franks Teresa Gainey Kathy Gambrell 168 Juniors Debra Garrett Harold Garrett Sophie Garrett April Godfrey Claude Goodjion That's Real School Spirit Gene McDowell is a special student in many ways. He is active in school life as well as outside activities. Gene is one of the managers of the varsity football team and thus is in charge of providing drinks for the thirsty players during the games. Other responsibilities of this job include helping the trainer, Mike Smith, tape the players before each game and helping the other coaches keep up with practice and game equipment. Gene voluntarily serves the school by putting the national and state flags up be- fore school and taking them down before leaving school in the afternoons. As well as carrying a full load at school. Gene also works part-time at Bi-Lo. Few students can keep up with the football schedule, studies, and work like Gene. Raising the South Carolina flag is one way Gene McDowell displays his patriotism to his school and state. Rodney Goodman Eva Grant Debbie Gray Willis Gray Henry Green Juniors 169 “Dans Ia Nuit Proving herself a good French stu- dent, Stephanie Walter was given the honor of representing the French II classes at Declamation. Being chosen to represent the classes at the contest held at Clemson University is an honor indeed, but not all fun; however, Stephanie is used to hard work. For the past two years she has been honored by the Rotary Club as a Top Ten stu- dent from her class. Stephanie is not only a good French student, but excels in all her classes. Good grades come easily to Stephanie, but she is willing to put forth extra effort to make those grades not just good but top-notch. In addition, she is always willing to help one of her many friends should they experience difficulty in their academic work. With prize in hand, Stephanie Walter leaves Clemson after Declamation. Vicki Hance Phil Hall Lori Hall James Hall Tim Griffin Tammy Griffin Beth Griffin Mary Grether Robert Greene Leslie Green 170 Juniors Cindy Hanks Lisa Hannah Chris Hanvey Steve Harlan James Harlan Richard Harp Debra Harris Ronnie Haynie Teresa Head Cathy Henderson Daniel Herring Michael Henry Martha Henry Debbie Hester Richard Higgins Kathy Hill Deborah Holland Sednc Holland Sylvia Honeycutt Debra Holsonback Ted Holliday Joey Holmes Caroline Hughes Tina Hughes Robbie Hughes William Hughes Casey Hunter Timothy Hunter Johnie Hunter Allison Ingle Juniors 171 Regina Ingle Brenda Irby Ricky Irvin Cathy Jacks Charlton Jackson Lee Jennings Leisa Jennings Shirley Jennings Tawane Johnson Walter Johnson Franklin Jones Greg Jones Toni Jones Cathy Kadingo Fran Kay William Keels Rhonda Kelley Cindy Knight Debbie Knight Donna Knight Stewart Lambert Mark Landrith Beth Lanford Greg Lanford Anthony Latimer Stacey Latimer Robert Latimore Beth Lee Buddy Lee Richard Lee 172 Juniors Tommy Lee David Lewis Richard Lida Beth Lindley George Lyda Stuffing, Anyone? This year LDHS students are blessed with their own taxidermist. Joey Holmes. Joey captures the ani- mals himself and then proceeds to stuff and arrange them in wildlife poses. Although Joey's first few attempts came out for the worse, he never gave up faith in his ability. Now his work has a professional look. Joey does work for others but does not always promise a first-class finished product. If you would like a permanent reminder of that fifteen- pounder, just give Joey a call. Joey Holmes displays some of his work. Ken Maheras Judy Manning Charles Massey Bonnie Mathis Kimberly Mathis Juniors 173 Gene McDowell Sylvia McDowell Les McGill Jimmy Merck Scott Mehaffey Geraldine Miller Maureen Miller Van Miller Connie Mills David Miracle Joanne Mitchell Susan Moore Lisa Morgan Joseph Murphy Michael Murphy Jimmy Nabors Laura Nabors Neal Nation Bobby Neal John Neal Wayne Neal Shebby Neeley Stanley Neely Carroll Neighbors Becky Nelson Jerry O'Bryant Kim Orcutt Teresa O'Shields Ricky Owens Tammy Parker 174 Juniors Do You Have a Deer ? Many LDHS students have a “dear,” but Mary Bobo has a real “deer,’’ Buck-Buck, for a pet. Buck-Buck was given to Mary in July by a friend from Whitmire. Can you believe feeding a deer from a bottle? Mary fed her deer in this man- ner until he was able to eat by himself, at which time she began feeding him cowfeed. She occasionally treats Buck-Buck to a bottle of milk even though he is able to eat by himself. Buck-Buck receives much of Mary’s time. Her love for nature is shown through the time devoted to playing with and taking care of Buck-Buck. Mary Bobo and her “dear'' Buck-Buck. Lee Parrish Jackie Patterson Rachel Patterson Frankie Patton Beverly Pearson Dawne Pearson Paul Pendermon Roy Peterson Ronnie Philson Alan Pitts Robin Pryor Martin Power Cathy Putman Terry Raines Thomas Ray Juniors 175 Jane Simpson Tami Shockley John Ricky Shaw Wanda Self Tony Sanders Stats aid Strategy While many girls play volleyball, Mary Copeland participates in the sport by keeping score. This is a necessary but often thankless job, requiring altertness and accuracy. In her capacity as scorekeeper, Mary also travels with the team to all away matches. Mary helped the coach, Kay Monroe, keep up with team equipment. In addition, she finds time to swim and keep up her grades. Mary Copeland tallies up individual statistics of team members. Margaret Ross Johnny Robertson Deborah Robertson Darlene Robertson Pat Rice Judy Rice Tony Reynolds Gil Reid Sammy Reeder Sandra Reeder 176 Juniors Mark Simpson Mark Sims Cynthia Smith Janet Smith Kay Smith Pam Smith Randy Smith Steve Smith Tammy Smith Tammy L. Smith Kevin Snelgrove Kim Snell David Spearman Curtis Spurgeon Pam Staggs Mike Staton Susan Stevenson Donna Stewart Beverly Stoddard Boyd Stoddard Veldon Stoddard Benny Stroughton Cynthia Suber Tammy Sullivan Angie Taylor Bob Taylor Roger Taylor Tammy Taylor Kevin Thomas Beth Thomason Juniors 177 One Can Be Better Than Two Do you remember the joy and pain of learning how to ride your first two- wheeled bicycle? Just imagine the extra spills you would have taken had the cycle had only one wheel! If you find this hard to imagine, just ask Martin Power to explain it in fuller detail. Five years ago Martin learned to ride a unicycle. His desire to learn this skill was prompted by the fact that his friends were riding them to school. Martin has fully ac- complished the art of this complicated maneuver but warns anyone interested that a lot of hard falls were taken before his goal was achieved. On his way to school, Martin Power beats the rush on his unicycle. Barbara Thompson Antony Todd Curtis Todd Wilma Toland Gray Toler Russell Tollison Tony Tollison Cornelle Tribble Becky Trotter Terri Tumblin Lee Vaughn Jeff Vissage David Walker Stephanie Walter Dean Ward 178 Sophomores Arleen Young Keith Young Jody Zeigler David Weathers Gail Weathers Rita Weathers Jackie Weekes Buddy Wells Shelley Wells Rhonda Wham Jeff Wheeler Calvin Whitmire Jimmy Whitmire Susan White Henry Wilkie Angela Williams James Williams Marsha Williams Stephen Williams Susan Williams Kevin Wilson Adam Woods Marty Woods Stanley Woodruff Greg Wooten Jeff Word Buddy Wright John Yeargm Juniors 179 than had been available to them as freshmen. For example, 166 students extended their communication skills by taking a foreign language. Unaccus- tomed expressions in unusual accents could be heard throughout the school as excited linguists pursued this new field. 231 eager students took biology for their science requirement and bus- ily dissected animals and examined them through microscopes. Again, a new field opened its doors to sopho- mores as living organisms became a topic for study. Sophomores were given the privilege of taking physical education or substituting it with another course such as health or band. New coaches brought new skills to the classrooms and playing fields as new sports such as soccer were introduced to sopho- mores in their physical education clas- ses. 71 sophomores participated in their last year of junior varsity athletics. The junior varsity football team was comprised entirely of tenth-graders as was the boys' junior varsity basketball team. Four sophomore girls joined their talents with freshmen girls on the junior varsity girls’ basketball team. The junior varsity baseball team, in its third year, depended primarily upon the talents of sophomores. With the proper training received from these sports, all sophomores involved will have the preparation necessary for varsity level athletics. New fields opened for many sophomores this year, and as they look ahead to the next two years of high school, sophomores know they will be able to meet the challenges and re- sponsibilities to come. 495 sophomores, eager to begin their second year of high school, were glad to be rid of the labels “little freshmen'' and “ rookies.” Sophomores experienced a year of growth, physically, mentally, and so- cially. Most sophomores celebrated their sixteenth birthday by driving at night. Also, many sophomores ac- quired that indispensible item, the car, and began driving to school. Sophomores could choose from among many more elective courses Sophomore class officers: Dale Adams, president: Wen- dell Arsi, vice-president: Melissa Davis, secretary: Tammy Burns, treasurer; Mary Jane Childress and Carolyn Spears, representatives. 180 Sophomores Angela Abercrombie Brenda Abercrombie Sandy Adair Dale Adams Edna Allen Albert Anderson Josephine Anderson Lisa Anderson Penny Anderson Rubie Anderson Darryl Andrews Mark Armstrong Wendell Arsi David Ashe Lynn Ashmore Robbie Bagwell Ronnie Bagwell Robin Barbery Avery Barksdale Ralph Barksdale Vint Barnett James Bates Kevin Beeks Tina Bell Scottie Bingham Joel Blackstone Robert Blackwell Leslie Blakely David Boggs Allen Bolt Marion Boyd Russell Boyd Ralph Braswell Antoinette Brown Arnita Brown James Brown Michael Brown Merry Bryant Henry Bryson Barbara Buff Brenda Burdette Rudolph Burdett Anthony Burns Tammy Burns Samuel Burnside Sherman Butler Jimmy Butts Tonya Byrd Sophomores 181 Vaughn Byrd Barry Caldwell Tim Caldwell Jackie Calhoun Joseph Calhoun Kaye Calhoun Scott Callahan Melissa Calvert Jacquie Calwise Christopher Cameron Tillie Campbell Tommy Chandler Elaine Chapman Barbara Chappelle Patricia Cheek Pamela Cheeks Mary Jane Childress Anne Clayton Donice Cogsdill Kim Cogsdill Persephone Coleman Jeff Collins Carroll Cook Richard Cook Lisa Corley Paula Cothran David Cox Phyllis Cox Rusty Craft Edie Craine Glenda Crane Georgine Crapps Lana Sue Crapps David Crawford Deborah Crenshaw Nancy Crenshaw Benny Crisp Willie Crisp David Crocker Debra Crowder Rhonda Culbertson Robin Culbertson Michael Culbertson Agnes Cunningham Gregory Cunningham Alice Cunningham John Cunningham Pat Curry 182 Sophomores Wendell Curry Christie Davenport Donald Davis Melissa Davis Stanley Davis Wanda Davis Scott Deans Wanda Dendy Todd Dennis Jeff Dillard Stephen Dixon Kim Dotson Sophomores Select Rosalind Miller Miss Sophomore, Rosalind Miller, is active in her school and community. Rosalind supports our athletic teams by attending as many events as possi- ble. She also supports our bands and choruses by attending concerts. Rosalind is a member of the Junior Honor Society and serves as secretary of the Pep Club. Rosalind spends much of her time studying. In her spare time, she likes to sing, dance, and read. Rosalind sings with the junior choir at her church for which she also serves as assistant secretary. Rosalind Miller was selected Miss Sophomore by her peers Sophomores 183 Cynthia Dougherty Thomas Duncan Greg Duvall Marie Duvall Pam Eanes Angela Edwards Jessica Edwards Owen Ellison Temple Elmore Lisa Elrod Evelyn Evans Luther Evans Joy and Harmony Joy and Harmony, an ensemble composed of Keri Maheras, Mary Grether, Phyllis Cox and Lynn Jenkins, has been sharing musical talent with others for the past two and a half years. Under the direction of Alver Maheras, Joy and Harmony has performed at many civic and church functions in North and South Carolina, including appearances at Carowinds, Myrtle Beach, the Spoleto Festival, and Mid- dleton Place Gardens. They are mem- bers of the South Carolina Arts Council and are listed on the registry of ex- change artists. Joy and Harmony has been asked to return to Carowinds, Spoleto, and Mid- dleton Place in 1979. They also plan a Canadian tour in July. Performing is the best experience for these young vocalists. Willie Evans Holly Evatt Doug Felts Deidre Floyd Keith Floyd Rosalind Foggie 184 Sophomores Steve Ford Teresa Franklin Melissa Fuller Beth Gar Dennis Garner Suzanne Garrett Jimmy Godfrey Donald Goggins Carolyn Golson Joy Goodwin Patrice Gossett Cathy Grant Debbie Grant Randy Greene Clark Griffin Peggy Griffin Ricky Griffin Steve Griffin Tina Griffin Connie Gwinn Phoebe Hall Renee Hall Audrey Hampton Linda Harris Michael Harris Minnie Harris Rosa Harris Sandra Harris Tina Harris Debbie Hawkins Donna Hawkins Tim Hawkins Arlene Hellams Sophomores 185 Brian Hellams Donna Hellams Greg Hellams Angela Hembree Greg Henderson Tammie Henderson Doris Henry Crystal Herbert Darryl Herring Jimmy Higgins Deborah Hill Tina Hirschowitz Deborah Holiday Stanley Holman James Holmes Andy Holt Amy Holtzendorff Teresa Hostetler Mark Huffman Alan Hughes Bobby Hunter Ida Lou Hunter David Hughes Keith Hughes Kim Hurley Stanley Hurley Lisa Ingle Jacquelyn Irby Clarence Irby Tracy Irby James Irwin Scott James James Jackson Steve Jenkins Samuel Johnson Marlon Johnson Keith Johnson Willie Johnson Angela Jones Charles Jones David Jones Jean Jones Lisa Jones Lisa Jones Mitchell Jones Kenneth Knight Scott Knight Valerie Knight 186 Sophomores Talent With Trays A familiar face during lunch this year was Willie the Trayboy”. Willie Pressley's broad grin was a welcomed sight to those too busy or too lazy to return their trays. When other stu- dents were busy eating, studying, or socializing, Willie developed his own growing “business — tray-collecting. Willie cleared tables of trays and deli- vered them to the tray return, where, at five cents per tray, he often cleared eight dollars daily for his efforts. Willie’s job provided him with spending money, and also some to put aside for a rainy day. Totaling up his assets, Willie Pressley pre- pares to head for the tray return. Don Koon Angela Lagroon Becky Langston Marilyn Latimer Lisa Lee Mattie Lee Robert Lollar Gerald Leopard Elizabeth Lyons James Lyons Tommy Macemore Ann Madden Cynthia Madden George Madden Keith Madden Kevin Madden Paula Madden Spencer Madden Sophomores 187 Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss If you always thought that pythons and other large snakes live in the jung- les, you haven't talked to Dwayne Tucker. Dwayne has been dealing with snakes as a hobby for the last seven or eight years. Among the numerous snakes he has had in his possession, four have been classified some of the largest snakes in the world. These four are a Reticulate Python, an Anaconda, and two Boa Constrictors. Three of these died and left Dwayne with the Python, which is only about six feet long, far short of the length it will eventually reach. Dwayne found that he must let all of the other small snakes he had go, because he could not feed them. To feed his Python, he catches rats out of his barn. The Python consumes one every week or so. For a while, Dwayne thought about herpertology as a profession. After dis- covering the money did not suit his satisfaction, he decided against it. However, he continues to enjoy this unusual hobby, and expects to con- tinue collecting snakes in the future. Finding a specimen of a snake interesting, Dwayne Tucker examines it closely. Tim Madden Eddie Mahon Shirley Mahon Sammy Manly Mike Manning Lisa Marler Terri Marler David Martin Wayne Martin Mike Martmek Patricia Mattison Bryan McClain Michael McCulley Scott McCurry Angela McDowell Charaline McDowell Sylvia McDowell Phyllis McWilliams 188 Sophomores James Medlin Tommy Merck Gerald Miller Rosalind Miller Read Miner Jerry Mitchell Angela Montgomery Debbie Moore Leni Moore Roger Moore Thomas Moore Tina Moss Corance Myhck Teresa Nance Joey Nations Bobby Norris Donna Norris Melinda Norton Cynthia Norwood Lynn Norwood Robbie O'Bryant Cynthia Osborne Mark Ott Dale Parsons Walter Parsons Terri Peden Danny Peele John Penn Sophomores I 189 Cassandra Pennington Susan Pennington Herbie Philson Sylvia Philson Catny Pinson David Pitts James Poole Joel Poole Chuck Powell Howard Power Willie Pressley Don Price Randy Price Lisa Pryor Gwen Pulley Lynn Pulley Teresia Pulley Alfred Pyles Linda Pyles John Ramey Rex Randolph Angie Reaves Cathy Redfield Angela Reed Kimberly Reed Patricia Rhodes Ella Rice Linda Rice Rhonda Rice Renee Richards Lance Richardson Nena Richardson James Riddle Vernon Riddle Todd Ridgeway Donzie Robertson Larry Robertson Charles Robinson Curtis Robinson Ethel Robinson Francetta Robinson James Robinson Robert Robinson Greg Rogers Theda Rose Greg Ross Melissa Rowland Patty Rumfelt 190 Sophomores A Punter Promotion A new face appeared on the varsity football squad afterthefirstfewgames. This new face belonged to Andy Holt, quarterback and punter. Even though Andy only played on the Junior Varsity for a few games, he left his mark on this level. During these games, his punts averaged 47 yards, and his longest punt was 58 yards. As quarterback, he passed for one touchdown and ran one in for the score himself. After Andy made the move up to the varsity level, his punts were not quite so long, but they were not overlooked. He averaged 33 yards per punt, with his longest punt of 50 yards coming against Greenwood. Andy also gained some beneficial quarterbacking exper- ience. This season completed Andy's third year of football within the school sys- tem, and his first year in the position of quarterback. After the performance he turned in this year, the man under cen- ter on Friday nights next fall might just be Andy Holt. After the snap of the ball, Andy Holt launches one of his best punts. Sophomores 191 Excitement on Wheels Would you consider whirling around on a board with four wheels exciting? Skateboarding rates highest in excite- ment in sports for Randy Price. Randy devotes most of his spare time to riding his skateboard on sidewalks and in parking lots. He also practices in his driveway where he has a specially constructed ramp to prac- tice stunts. Randy has competed in many con- tests and plans to enter more this year. Preparation and determination are two main factors in accomplishing any- thing, but are especially important to Randy. Showing precision and balance, Randy Price rides two skateboards at one time. Sheila Sams Willie Sanders Pamela Sanders Tommy Sellers Gregg Seymour Will Sharpton Joseph Shell Melodie Simmons Claude Simpson James Simpson Wilbert Simpson Chris Skinner 192 Sophomores Randy Price masters the s| skateboard. Danny Sloan Shelby Small Dale Smith Debra Smith Linda Smith Mary Susan Smith Pam Smith Roger Smith Sandra Smith Timothy Smoak Holly Snelgrove David Snipes Keith Snipes Valerie Snyder Lisa Spearman Carolyn Spears Becky Spoone Angie Sprouse Nancy Staggs Tony Staton Robert Stephens Billie Stevenson Jane Stewart Gene Stoddard Scott Stoddard Michael Stringer Ronnie Stroble Chris Stroud Pam Sullivan Stanley Sullivan Darlene Sumeral Roger Sumeral Sophomores 193 No Disco For Donald Today’s disco dancing under flash- ing lights has become such a popular form of dancing that most people forget that other types of dancing do exist. Donald Davis keeps alive a form of dancing forgotten or merely over- looked by most of today’s teenagers — Indian dancing. Donald is a member of the staff at Camp Old Indian. This past summer the staff performed every Wednesday night at Camp Old Indian for the Boy Scouts and their parents. The Atta Kulla Lodge, of which Donald is a member, competed with other lodges at the Dixie Fellowship last spring. In full costume, Donald Davis concentrates on his upcoming performance. 194 I Sophomores Kathy Workman Tammy Young Sonya Young Scott Taylor Trade Taylor Scott Templeton Paula Tessnear Donna Thomason Thomas Thompson Daniel Toler Daniel Townsend Frankie Traynham Randy Traynham Dwayne Tucker Sherri Tucker Jeff Tumblin Shelby Tumblin Vicki Tumblin William Turner Johnny Walker Deanna Ward Beth Weathers Karen Weathers Marie Webb Tracey Wells Lillie Westfield Dale Whelchel Wesley White Anthony Whitmire Phyllis Whitmore Tammy Whitmore Joseph Wilkie Alfonso Williams Antoinette Williams Cynthia Williams Jerry Williams John Williams Johnny Williams Kim Williams Stephanie Williams Tracy Williams Tina Williamson Jimmy Wilson Ricky Woodruff Marie Woody Sophomores 195 572 freshmen comprised the biggest freshman class yet, overwhelming the school by mere numbers. The increased number of students resulted in the creation of more class- es. The usual section of honors Eng- lish was divided into two sections, each with 22 students. More freshmen elected to take vocational courses and home economics to prepare them- selves for a future career. Some con- tinued in the traditional schedule of tak- ing required courses, plus a study hall to do homework, relax, and use the library. The freshmen contributed largely to the few clubs available for their mem- bership, such as the pep club, drama club, and FCA. Freshmen showed their Raider spirit at football games and pep rallies. Hard-working freshmen partici- pated in football, cheerleading, and band to prove their ability in each area. Typically, some freshmen were slow to realize the responsibilities that went along with gaining new freedoms as high school students. Many learned this lesson the hard way as points were freely distributed, resulting in work after school and suspensions. For the first time, freshmen had many opportunities to meet new people from the surrounding areas, and enjoyed making new friends as well as strengthening old friendships. By May, the freshmen realized they had become a definative part of our school, and looked forward to their re- maining three years at LDHS. Freshman class officers: Kristen Smith, presi- dent: Shannon Holland, vice-president: Stephanie Williams, secretary: Angie Stewart, treasurer; Samantha Coleman, representative. 196 Freshmen Cindy Abercrombie Bemta Abrams Russell Allen Sean Allen Denise Allison Debra Anderson Henry Anderson James Anderson Marilyn Anderson Tammie Anderson Jamie Armstrong Talmadge Austin Connie Babb Freddy Bagwell Susan Bagwell Todd Bailes Giselle Bailey Johnny Bailey Tamela Bailey Bobby Balcombe Rita Banks Jackie Barksdale Rickey Barksdale Kenneth Bates Paul Bates Carolyn Beagles Sarah Beasley Cindy Beck Harrison Beck Barbara Beeks Sandra Beeks Beverly Bell Marty Bennett Norris Bennett Bill Benson Donna Blackstone David Blanton Jerry Blume Garry Bobo John Bobo Judy Bodie Leo Boisvert Susan Boiter Leigh Bolt Perry Bowers Jimmy Bowman Curtis Boyd Iris Boyd Freshmen 197 Pam Boyd Gigi Brady Tammy Bramlett Kathy Brasley Benny Brewster Erwin Brewster Bryan Broome Jan Brown Dorothy Bryson Jenny Bussey Dwayne Burdette Bryan Burns Angela Burnside Annette Burnside Jackie Burnside Loretta Burnside David Burroughs Foster Burton Abner Byrd Anita Byrd Johnny Byrd Melvin Byrd Robert Byrd William Byrd Anthony Caldwell John Caldwell Angie Calhoun Linda Calhoun John Calwile Charles Calwile Dolly Cameron Angela Campbell Jane Campbell Jimmy Campbell Susan Campbell Norma Cannady Wayne Cannady Man Pat Carley Donna Cason Vicky Catheart Tommy Cutshall Faye Chapman Barbara Cheeks Robbie Childress Scotty Childress Elaine Choice Lucy Choice Doris Ann Clark 198 Freshmen Freshmen Select Shannon Holland Miss Freshman, Shannon Holland, is a very active student at LDHS. Shannon, an avid sports fan, supports all our athletic teams. She is the only freshman on the girls’ varsity basket- ball team. Shannon is a member of many clubs and represented her class in student council as vice-president of the freshman class. Shannon is also active in her church and community activities. Shannon Holland was chosen Miss Freshman by her classmates Robert Clark Jerry Cobb Kim Coburn Cindy Cogsdill Leah Cogsdill Traci Cogsdill April Coleman Melvin Coleman Samantha Coleman Sherial Coleman Jerry Collins James Cook Freshmen 199 Lisa Cook Sandra Cook David Cox Michelle Cox John Crenshaw Lesesne Croen Rita Crowder Thomas Crowder Frank Crowe Jarvis Cullen Fannessa Cunningham Henry Cunningham Jonathan Cunningham Roger Cutshall Faye Daniel Umta Daniels Wilbert Daniels Donald Davenport Benny Davis Frances Davis Judy Davis Phyllis Davis Roger Davis Shirley Davis Richard Dawkins Michelle Dennis Linda Dial Robert Dillard ly displays his train collecti' 200 Freshmen All Aboard The price of a fascinating hobby can sometimes become expensive and Robin Nelson can prove this statement is true. Robin has spent over $2,000 on his model train collection which he started three years ago. Robin’s collection consists of a Tyco, a not-so-expensive model, and ranges to the Athens, his most expensive model. Included in his collection are three very old collector’s items. His trains are displayed in the basement of his home. Robin says that train collecting gives him something in which he can be- come totally absorbed and he plans to add even more to his collection in the future. He says that his fascination for model trains stems from his love of rid- ing real trains. Spread across his basement is Robin Nelson's 2,000 dollar tram collection. Kathy Dunagan Roger Dunagan Angela Duvall Boyce Eanes Frank Easter Pam Edwards Philip Eller Jonathan Ellison Darlene Estes Michael Eubanks Brenda Evans David Evans Eleanor Evans Janie Evans Richard Evans Bonnie Fant David Farrow Mark Felts Andrew Foggie Anthony Foggie Gerald Foggie Sharon Foggie Jan Foster Scotty Foster Freshmen 201 Wilson Foster Sharon Fowler Stevie Fowler Peggy Frampton Lisa Franklin Tim Freeman Wayne Freeman James Fuller Johnny Fulmer Terry Gainey Mark Garner Kay Garrett Put on Your Boogie Shoes Keeping up with John Travolta and the latest dance craze, Lesesne Croen dances through life. She took dance lessons for several years and partici- pated in a variety show at Laurens Junior High on November 9. Lesesne enjoys the popular dance craze, disco, and is also competent in tap, jazz, and ballet. Practicing new steps is the only way to keep up with the changing forms of dancing as Lesesne Croen demonstrates. 202 I Freshmen Jerry Garrett Pam Garrett Vernon Garrett Randy Gibson William Gibson Billy Gilbert Frankie Gilbert Lisa Gillespie Susan Gillespie Gina Goodman Jeff Goolsby Ellen Griffin Faye Griffin Tim Griffin Sherri Griffith Rusty Gwinn Barbara Hainesworth Mike Hair Anita Hall Roxanne Hall Susan Hall David Hammond Bryan Hammonds Cynthia Hammonds Robin Haner Beth Hannah Teresa Harlan Robert Harris Steve Harris Cindy Harrison Harriett Harrison Jody Hanvey Paul Harvey Brenda Hearn Heidi Hedrick Usabeth Hednck Donn Henderson Patty Henderson Suzanne Hester Johnny Hill Shannon Holland Trade Holliday Darroll Howard Freddy Huckabee Holly Hughes Loretta Hughes Lynn Hughes Tammy Hughes Freshmen 203 Tina Hughes Pat Hunter Sally Hunter Scotty Hunter Paul Hurley Goldie Irby James Irby Jannie M. Irby Joe Irby Lauren I rick Albert Jacks Tony Jackson Silas Marner 1978 Who’s the modern-day Silas Marner who hoards his coins and spends end- less hours counting and recounting them? Ben Kadingo! When Ben was in the fourth grade, he heard that a gallon of pennies was worth fifty dollars. A new hobby was instantly begun. Any pennies found in his father’s pockets at the end of the day went into his collection. Five years later, one gallon container is almost full. Along the way. Ben decided to save nickels also, because they would add up faster. He is still waiting to deter- mine the value of a gallon of nickles! Ben Kadingo shows off his gallon of pennies. Elaine Jefferson Lemos Jefferson Lynn Jenkins David Jennings Greg Johnson James Johnson Robert Johnson Sheila Johnson Kevin Jolly Paula Jones Wanda Jones Ben Kadingo 204 Freshmen Tonya McKittnck Debbie Mack Jimmy Mack Harold Madden Mark Madden Susan Kastner Tim Kelly Rock Kennedy Kim King Melissa Kirk Carrie Knight John Knight Sherry Knight Tammy Knight Patrick Knowles Jackie Lanford Thomas Langly Grady Langston Anne Latimore Donald Latimore Larry Latimore Teresa Laws Ashley Lee Bennie Lee Jacquelyn Lee Trent Lee Vaughn Lee Terry LeGrand Sharon Leopard William Leopard Kathy Lewis Barry Lindley Stacy Lollis Billy Lothridge Melinda Love Adriene Lowe Angela McCImtock Becky McDonald Jimmy McDonald Gloria McDowell Mary McDowell Melvin McDowell William McGee Kelvin McGowan Lavatta McGowan Soma McGowan Marty McKittrick Freshmen 205 Page Madden Patrick Madden Tim Madden Maria Mahaffey Mary Mahaffey Dwayne Malone Barry Manley Bob March man Robert Marler Alvin Martin Debra Massey Russell Mattison Joyce Melton Gary Merck Jackie Miller Carolyn Mills Genefay Mims John Mims Willie Mims Abbey G. Mobley Aaron Montgomery Thomas Montgomery Donna Montjoy Susan Montjoy Joe Mundy Marty Mundy Michael Mundy Debbie Nagy Barbara Nance Nathaniel Neely Bruce Nelson James Nelson Marty Nelson Robin Nelson Teresa Norton Melinda Outz Angela Owens Carolyn Owens Debra Owens Kathy Owens Randy Owens Tony Painter Karen Parker Russell Parris Joye Parrish Alexander Parsons Marcia Parsons Kim Patterson 206 Freshmen He Loves Organizing Few boys are as interested in or have a talent for the organ like Keith Weisner. Keith started music lessons at an early age, and his first interest was the piano. As his love for music grew, his skills increased, and his par- ents decided to buy an organ for their home. Last year Keith began playing piano part-time for his church. Growing in ex- perience and talent, Keith was asked to play the church organ. Now, Keith is full-time organist for his church. Trying out the school's new organ, Keith Weisner works on getting the perfect pitch. Freshmen 207 Marion Patterson Melody Patterson Mike Patterson Joe Paxton Mike Penland Darren Peterson Thomas Peterson Tim Peterson Jay Pierce Tony Pinson Joyce Pitts Leroy Pitts Paula Pitts Lucky Plaia Amanda Poss Karen Power Chuck Prince Vonne Prince Tim Proffitt Curtis Pulley Reza Pulley Lillie Pyles Mary Queen Amanda Raines Get Into the Swing The Jack Nickalus of LDHS, Richard Ross, has received much attention as a promising young golfer. In his eight years of golfing Richard has received numerous awards, in- cluding fifteen trophies. He has been invited as one of the 240 competitors to play in the World Series of Junior Golf at Daytona Beach, Florida. This honor came as a result of his win in the North-South Golf Tournament. Richard has always considered golf an interesting sport which he has found to be dependent on the player’s ability to concentrate by both mental and physical relaxation. Perfecting his technique is one thing Richard Ross always strives for as he hits the ball down the green. 208 Freshmen No Place Like Home Although everyone seems born with a desire to travel and see more of the world, few people actually have a chance to fulfill this dream. Kim Rober- son is one of these few people. As her father's career is with the Air Force, his family naturally accompanies him when he travels. Kim was born in Sumter, S.C., and she has visited such countries as Ger- many, Japan, and Spain. She has journeyed to almost every country and now, finally, made her way back to her home state of South Carolina. Kim has literally traveled “around the world. World traveler Kim Roberson locates some of the places she has lived. Keith Raines Anne Reames Baron Redd Charles Reece Debbie Reynolds Rhonda Rhodes Angela Rice Calista Rice Darlene Rice Carmelita Richards Lupino Richards Irvin Richardson Steve Riddle Kerry Ridley Kevin Ridley Kim Roberson Towana Roberts Brian Robertson Janie Robertson Kayla Robinson Jim Rogers Lisa Rogers Mark Rogers Robbie Rogers Freshmen I 209 Allan Roof Richard Ross Jackie Russell Ronnie Sanders Chuck Sattenfield Patty Satterfield Randy Satterfield Jean Satterwhite David Scott Jack Sexton Henry Shands Karl Shands Sammy Sharp Burnette Shaw Sherry Shelton Tammy Shirley Deb Shockley Joe Shockley Shannon Shockley Kim Simmons Pamela Simmons Rene Simmons Terri Simmons Mary Simpson Sarah Simpson Terrie Simpson Curtis Sims Sherry Sims Davey Sloan Lemar Sloans Gayland Smallwood Jeff Smart Gerri Smith Kristin Smith Randy Smith Norman Smith Suzanne Smith Willie Smith Jamie Snelgrove Lynne Starnes Donna Staton Leigh Steadman Angie Stewart Debbie Stewart Gaye Stoddard Phyllis Strother Sharon Stroud Michael Suber 210 Freshmen Batters Up Carolyn Owens was the first girl ever to play for the Watts baseball team. Carolyn enjoyed being on the field as the only girl on a team of boys. The invitation for girls was open, but, until Carolyn, no females had accepted the challenge. Carolyn decided she wanted to participate in the sport and was determined to play rather than just be a “token female.” Carolyn proved herself by playing right field and sometimes left field. She pitched last year for Dillard’s softball team and has decided to continue in her favorite sport — baseball. With bat in hand, Carolyn Owens shows her love for the game of baseball. James Sullivan Marilyn Sullivan Mark Sullivan Debra Sumeral Tim Sumerel Beth Taylor Lynn Taylor Myron Taylor Janet Teague Randy Terry James Thomas Melvin Thomas Brenda Thompson Cavin Thompson Chris Thompson Richard Tingle Mary Todd Keith Tollison Pat Rollison Robert Tribble Alice Tumbin Brian Tumblin Duane Tumblin Ralph Tumblin Freshmen 211 Rita Tumblin Shelia Tumblin Vanessa Turner Debbie Vaughn Milton Vaughn Vickie Vaughn Bruno Walker Dorethea Walker Jackie Walker Jeff Walker William Walker Dale Wallace Steve Wallace Barry Wardell Cathy Wasson Albert Watts Hilda Watts Susan Weathers James Webb Michael Webber Julian Weekes Keith Weisner Toney Wells Clark Werts A Wild and Crazy Guy Live from Laurens! It’s Saturday Night — all during the week! Rock Kennedy can impersonate the entire cast of Saturday Night Live, from Roseann Roseanna Dana to the popu- lar Coneheads. Rock began his impersonations dur- ing the eighth grade after seeing the movie Star Wars. He developed his own language, and then taught it to close friends, so they could converse secretly. Since then, Rock has increased his ability to impersonate others by observ- ing and listening to people. He not only mimics the way they talk, but also im- itates their actions. With banjo in hand. Rock Kennedy shows how wild and crazy he can be. 212 Freshmen Patricia Westfield Cynthia White Mike White Iresa Whitmire Felicia Whitmore Andy Wilburn Tim Wiley Alan Williams Darlene Williams Derrick Williams Jacqueline Williams Stephanie Williams Valarie Williams Valerie Williams Alvin Wilson Bruce Wilson Eric Wilson Gerald Wilson Kathy Wilson Christine Wood Natalie Wood Keith Woods Tim Woods Robert Woody Kim Word Susan Word Marvin Wren Thomas Veargin Susan Yeomans Sherry Young Freshmen 213 What is a teacher? A teacher is an instructor, a friend, a disciplinarian, a shoulder to cry on. an enemy, a task master, a philosopher, an organizer, a shaper of ideas, an influence, and an example. The addition of eight new teachers to the 72-member faculty gave LDHS students the opportunity to benefit from more instructional advantages than ever before. Faculty members differed in ages, personalities, and interests, but all made their primary concern the growth and development of the stu- dent. The athletic department benefited from the addition of four new coaches. Other departments enjoyed the expe- rience ‘‘veteran'’ teachers brought to the classroom, while new instructors brought with them fresh and innovative ideas that stimulated and interested students in the learning process. Students often fail to realize that teachers are also pupils; that they are required to extend their education, often during afternoons and summers. Also, teachers are required to attend school 185 days; the additional five days are used for in-service training and mini-workshops. Through these, teachers are exposed to new ideas which are brought back to the class- room for the benefit of the students. Teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators joined forces to make LDHS stronger than ever academically. Free periods are useful times for Mrs. Freddie Davenport as she uses them to work on report cards. 214 Faculty ■■ r ' rap 7 Kathryn Barksdale: English I Elaine Barrett: Assistant Librarian, advisor — student librarians Elizabeth Bobo: Geometry. General Math l Algebra Larry Brady: Math Department Head. Algebra II. Analysis. Advanced Math I, AlgebraTrigonometry; Advisor—Key Club Harriett Brewington: Beginner Chorus Pat Brewster: Receptionist Secretary. Ralph Brown: Citizenship. French I Celeste Burnett: English I. English IV lll. English II George Butler: Physical Education. Citizenship. Coach — football, track. Susan Byars: French I, II, III, Advisor: Yearbook. French Club Ulis Byrd, Jr.: General Math I. II Ruth Casey: Consumer Homemakers I. Advisor — Future Homemakers of America. Ann Chandler: CTFN. Consumer Homemakers I. Jack Corn: Assistant Principal. Agriculture Mechanics. Vocational Director. Gerlad Crawford: Guidance Counselor. Ken Alexander: Assistant Principal Lillian Allen: Art Design, Drawing 1,11. Peggy Allen: English I. football cheerleader sponsor Grace Babb: Physical Science. Biology Faculty 215 Woodrow Crenshaw: Electricity Electronics I, II. Jane Crotts: Accounting I. Typing II, Office Procedures. Future Secretaries of America. Debbie Curry: General Math I. Algebra I. Freddie Davenport: Physical Educa- tion. Betty Davison: Study Hall Monitor. Nell DennisrEnglish II. III. Carl Drakeford: Government Economics. Citizenship. Science. Coach: Football. Judy Ann Fallow: Algebra II. General Math ll Algebra Linda Freeman: Guidance Secretary. Mark Freeze: Health. Physical Educa- tion, Coach: Football. Boys Tennis. Albert Green: English I. Gayle Gullick: Speech. English I. Drama. Drama Club. Cecelia Hall: Assistant Librarian. Frances Harris: English IV. 216 Faculty Henry Harris: Physical Science. Bruce Hill: Citizenship: Coach: foot- ball, wrestling. Charles Hill: Custodian. Andrew Hodges: Advanced Band; Jazz Band: Band Director. From The Lost Colony To B lOl Laurens is lucky to have as one of its new faculty members Mr. Gayle Gulick. He teaches English I, speech, and drama. Mr. Gulick worked with The Lost Colony in Manteo, Virginia, in our nation's oldest outdoor theatre. He also attended many theatre workshops at the University of North Carolina be- fore deciding to teach. Mr. Gulick was very active in drama at his high school in Belvidere. New Jersey. He started a community theatre in which he served as a pro- ducer and an actor. When asked if he would someday like to pursue an act- ing career, Mr. Gulick says he is quite happy with his present line of work. Under the direction of Gayle Gulick. students find a mini-theater in B 101. Elizabeth Hodges: Reading. Norma Holland: Dietician. William Holland: Spanish I. II; Spanish Club. Henry Holme: Geometry; Books; Transportation Director. Faculty 217 Pete Holzworth: U.S. History; Government Economics; Coach-football, baseball, basketball. Thomas Huffman: Agriculture I. II. III. David Humphries: Auto Mechanics I. II. Irene Jackson: Citizenship; World Georgraphy. Mamie Jackson: English II. Samuel Jackson: Driver Education; General Math. Cathy Jacobs: Algebra I; General Math I. Mary Johnson: Government Economics; Advisor. Student Council. Do You Need a Bath? The next time you need a bath, Mr. Henry Harris can supply one half of the essential ingredients — the soap. Midway through the school year. Mr. Harris demonstrates to his classes how the mixture of one part by weight lye, a little water, 7.4 parts by weight oil, and heat can form homemade soap. This soap can be used for a variety of things other than bathing. For exam- ple, Mr. Harris grates some of his famed soap across a piece of screened wire to make flakes. With these flakes, Mrs. Harris washes dishes and clothes. Another of Mr. Harris’ favorite ac- tivities is carpentry work. For the past several years, he, along with his wife Frances and son Phillip, has been building a summer home near the beach. The family started this home from the ground up, doing all of the necessary carpentry work themselves. This past summer the family put the finishing touches on the inside by put- ting up sheetrock. The only parts Mr. Harris will not attempt are the plumbing and electrical wiring. In he past, Mr. Harris has had another hobby — raising animals. He has raised quail, chickens, and sheep. The sheep became a profitable enter- prise as the Harrises sheared their wool and made blankets which they now use at home. Mr. Harris also enjoys another activ- ity with animals, hide tanning. He dem- onstrates to his students who bring him a variety of skins the proper method of soaking, cleaning, and stretching to make the hide soft. In the past, he has had squirrel, deer, and rabbit hides brought in by students. He hopes that in the future he will obtain a fox fur, from which he intends to make a stole for Mrs. Harris. Mr. Harris is one of the faculty mem- bers largely responsible for the benefi- cial nature trail behind the vocational building. He admits that a major portion of his work has been destroyed by vandals, but he hopes to go back and label trees and do other work in the coming years. Always willing to aid students. Mr. Harris ex- plains his formula for making soap. 218 I Faculty Travis Langford: Principal. Bobby LeRoy: U.S. History; Coach- football. basketball. Harold Ligon: Chemistry. Physical Science. Mike Lindley: Driver Education; Ath- letic Director. Sarah Little: Guidance Counselor; Advisor-Future Teachers of America. William Lowe: Math I. Math lll IVR. Enoch McCarter: General Science. Caroline McCauley: Advanced Chorus. Concert Choir. Advanced Choir Ensemble. Faculty 219 Ruth McCrackin: Librarian. Martha McDaniel: Family Living. Mary Ann McNeill: Accounting I, II; Newspaper Advisor. Samuel Madden: General Math II. Ora Makins: World History. Margaret Martin: General Science. Consumer Homemaking. Family Liv- ing. Ben Miller: General Math I. II Algebra. Algebra II. Charles Miller: English III. Clarence Mills: Assistant Principal. Julia Mills: Introduction to Business. Citizenship. Anna Mims: English II; National Junior Honor Society Advisor. Co- chairman English Department. Elvie Miracle: English II. Kay Monroe: Physical Education; Coach: basketball, volleyball. Corance My rick: Pre-vocational. George Nalley: English I. Citizenship. Keith Oakes: English IV. Robert O'Rear: U. S. History; Coach: football, basketball, golf. FCA Advisor. Dee Parsons: Receptiomst Secre- tary. Jean Patterson: Reading. Mitchell Patterson: Biology I. II, General Science. 220 Faculty Early to Rise The maintenance and lunchroom staffs contributed greatly to the well- being of students and the attractive- ness of our school. Mrs. Norma Hol- land, school dietician, and her staff of eight began preparation in the early morning to provide balanced meals for over one thousand students who ate in the lunchroom daily. The maintenance staff kept the school attractive and sanitary. Staff members often opened the school at 7:00 a.m. and departed as late as 6:00 p.m. These staffs put forth many hours of hard, dedicated work and were es- sential in making LDHS a school of which we could be proud. Charles Hill steadily works to keep the school clean and beautiful. Lunchroom staff: Betty Rice. Conne McGo- wan, Lula Bell Brown. Gladys Byrd. Gertrude Melton. Eunice Calwile. Eila Shell. Susie Wat- son. and Peggy Wrice. Faculty 221 Ed Prescott: Physical Education; Coach-football, weight training, track. Sylvia Price: Secretarial aide. David Roper: Machine shop I, II, III; Pre-Vocational. Ruth Roper: Journalism; English III, Advisor-Yearbook. Don Ross: Guidance counselor. Anne Sheppard: English III; Advisor-National Honor Society. Mary Sherlock: Physical Education, General Science; Coach - girls tennis, girls track. Mike Smith: General Science. Physi- cal Education; trainer. Sarah L. Smith: General Math I Algebra, Algebra I. Physics. Sarah R. Smith: English III. IV. Jour- nalism; Advisor - Literary Magazine. Tommy Sublett: U S. History, Ad- visor - Pep Club. 222 Faculty The Influence of Sfudy Mrs. Betty Davison has served the school system as a high school study hall monitor for eleven years and has encountered many teenagers whose lives she has influenced in some way. A study hall monitor is usually not thought of as being able to influence the students academically, but Mrs. Davison feels that she can influence the students in this way, as can their subject teachers, simply by persuading the student to make wise use of his study time. She is a strict disciplinarian because of her great concern that the student use his time wisely. Throughout the years Mrs. Davison has encountered teenagers with vari- ous problems and obstacles in their lives. She has served as a go- between” for these students, giving them guidance and someone who will be objective to talk their problems out with. Mrs. Davison believes that the student must learn his moral values in the home, for the home is such a major influence on his life. Mrs. Betty Davison keeps a watchful eye on study hall students. When asked what major aspect of education she thought should be changed, Mrs. Davison emphatically replied that there should be a change in the way that students are treated. She believes that a teacher who shows favoritism to a student is placing the other students in a position where they may feel inferior. She believes that all of the students should be treated equally in all school functions, academic and social. Mrs. Davison is the only teacher to also serve as a school bus driver. She is also very active in community and civic affairs, serving as a member of the National Cancer Society. She runs a Sunday School bus for Friendship Baptist Church, as well as singing in the church choir. “Being a study hall monitor is not the most exciting job in the world,” she says, “but I like the influence of being able to see the students at study. In her spare time, Mrs. Davison is very active in hiking, camping, playing golf, and just enjoying life in general. Sherry Wilson: Typing I; Accounting I Waltina Young Government Economics; Psychology Sociology. Berneatha Tobias: Business English; Shorthand I; Typing I. Joseph West: Distributive Education I. II. Debra Williams: World Geography; Sponsor - basketball cheerleaders. Karen Wilson: Intermediate Band; Band Assistant. Faculty 223 GOING STRONG IN Tomorrow Is Here! 224 Support You’ve graduated. And now you’re looking for a solid future. Come get acquainted with the people at Stevens and choose fr challenging textile job opportunities for men and women. With Stevens, you’re part of one of America’s leading textile n You’re helping to produce some of the finest textiles in the world right up to astronauts’ space suits. Contact the Personnel Department at the Stevens Plant most and get ready for tomorrow! J.P Stevens Co 83 plants in 8 states An Equal Opportunity Employer The strength of our school is depen- dent upon the support of the commun- ity in which we live. Thanks to the unfaltering encouragement and generous donations our community has bestowed upon us, we have had opportunities which otherwise would not have been opened to us. We would like to acknowledge our appreciation to everyone who has enabled us to be strong at 55. Whether the support was in the form of buying blankets for an Honor Society project, cutting the students' cost of the yearbook by placing an advertisement in the book, or simply cheering the Raiders to victory at a basketball game, our community helped us to learn more by enabling us to do more. Through their taxes, the community paid for our building, our textbooks, and the salaries of our teachers, but these things were not enough to give us a complete education. To be a great school, we also needed uniforms and equipment for our athletes, funds for our clubs' activities, and people to come out and show us that they were interested in our growth and develop- ment. Someday we hope to repay this sup- port by becoming involved citizens in the community, but unt'l that day ar- rives, all we can do is say “thank you for helping to make us strong at 55. Going Strong in Support 225 Every high school student’s indispens- able item, the car, may be purchased from Jimmy Milam, at Milam Chev- rolet. Here he demonstrates a new car to a customer. While wistfully inspecting the pastries at the Laurens Plaza Bakery, Lendy Blakely finds it hard to make her choice. Blake Patterson, an employee of Pughsley’s Pharmacy, North Harper Street, waits for a payment from one of his customers. Pughsley’s not only meets your pharmaceutical needs but also your cosmetic and personal needs. 226 Support Support 227 Garrett’s Gulf on the 76 By-Pass pro- vides quality automotive service and repair. Come in for a fill-up and a friendly smile. If you want friendly, personal attention while choosing your wardrobe, The Now Boutique on the Square in Laurens is the shop for you. Babb Babb — Patron Lynn Cooper Oldsmobile displays the newest Olds classics. They carry the entire line of Oldsmobiles. James Brownlee, the city clerk, rec- ognizes the outstanding improvement the city of Laurens has made over the years. fiRUGs Standing in front of the J. Herman Power Company, Sandy Power proud- ly displays a tractor sold by the com- pany. Laurens Drugs, conveniently located on West Main Street, provides efficient and friendly service for their custom- ers, no matter what their needs. Tired of searching? See E.E. Murr Re- alty, 116 West Main, for a lovely home at a comfortable price. Those students who enjoy getting back to nature stop by FCX on the Green- wood Highway for top value farming equipment and supplies at economy prices. Support 229 Drake Food Supply Com- pany, 108 Silver St., Laurens, has feed, seed, and equipment for all your farm and garden needs. Music is an important part of any teen- ager's life. If your stereo is on the blink, take it to Communication Sound Systems, 115 Caroline St., Laurens; they will soon have your life back to normal. No one enjoys sports more than stu- dents at Laurens District 55 High School. Dillard's Sporting Goods helps make the sporting life easier by offering a full line of equipment and attire. Culbertson Whitesides Turner — Patrons Keep your office running smoothly with L L Office Supply, Fleming Street By-Pass, where every item for the of- fice can be found. Are you tired of leaving your car on the side of the road? If so, go to Midway Auto Supply, North Harper Street, for quality parts. For friendly service, pharmaceutical supplies, and cosmetic needs at a handy location, visit Putnam Drugs, 1208 Greenwood Road. Probate Judge — Patron Love the new fashions but can't afford them? Bargain Cloth Store, Fountain Inn, S.C., has just the material you need to make your own stylish clothes. Helen W. Rogers, Laurens city au- ditor, wishes all the students “Good luck.” Laurens Auto comes through when your car doesn’t, so visit them on Laurens Street for all your automotive needs. Remember those high school years through quality pictures from Ken EargleStudioon Church St., Laurens. Get your break today at McDonald's, Fleming Street By-Pass. Whether you choose an Egg McMuffin or a Big Mac, you will love every bite. You can depend on Joe B. Kirby and Joe H. Kirby, representatives of State Farm Insurance, for all your insurance needs. Sumerel’s Upholstery and Trim Service, McDowell Street, Wattsville, will make your old furniture look like new. When you want novel or unique gifts, shop at Woods Edge, Woodlawn Drive, Laurens. Woodruff Auto Supply, Woodruff, has a variety of parts to fix your car like new. Tavern’s Sports Wear, manufactur- ers of casual clothing, has a variety of styles to suit your need for fine clothing. Superior Auto Center, Hillcrest Drive, Laurens, has a complete supply of parts and accessories for all your car needs. 3M, one of Laurens' leading industries, makes ceramic parts and other quality products. If you are a farmer in need of a loan, see Furman Lollis of the Federal Land Bank Association, who here proudly displays his new advertising sign. The Crabtree Brothers are always will- ing to demonstrate Uniroyal tires and many other items to their customers before buying. Designing material and making yarn are only two of the many functions of Palmetto Spinning. Support 231 WILLIAMS BARBER SHOP 344 Fleming St. Jim Williams Laurens, S. C. Ned Kemp Style Innovator Tel: 984-5023 Style Innovator A waretester for Laurens Glass checks bottle composition. Laurens Glass, a division of Indian Head, supplies bottles for industries throughout the country. Sara Irvine examines the wide selec- tion of watches at Gambrell’s Jewelry in Wattsville. Whether you're looking for the latest fads in jewelry or for tradi- tional styles, Gambrell’s meets all your jewelry needs. Carefully placing a can of paint in the paint mixer. Ed Corly is ready to satisfy customers by accurate service at Piedmont Decorating. Need a haircut or a new hair style? Williams Barber Shop on 344 Flem- ing Street gives you the style you want. Support 233 Need that tuxedo or evening gown cleaned for the prom? Take it by Laurens Cleaners, 102 Laurel Street, specializers in dry cleaning, laundry, and delivery service. Need new furnishings for your home? Laurens Music and Furniture on the Public Square carries an excellent se- lection of furniture and accessories to add the perfect touch to any room in your house. Don’t wait until it's too late! Get insured with Liberty Life located on By-Pass Highway 76 in Laurens. Looking forward to spring planting? Laurens Equipment Company on the Laurens-Clinton Highway carries a complete line of modern yard and farm equipment. Students are sporting more styles this year, and Cato’s on the Public Square in Laurens satisfies their fashion needs without deflating their pocketbooks. Clerk of court for Laurens County, Billy T. Goss, wishes the Laurens Dis- trict 55 High School Graduating Class of 1979 the best of luck for the future. For a relaxed dining atmosphere, go to Hungry Bull, North Harper, and enjoy a thick, juicy steak. Childress’s Cash and Carry, Route I, Laurens, provides a friendly atmos- phere, while managing to satisfy all their customers’ grocery needs. C.G. Edwards — patron When a wedding, shower, graduation, or any other occasion calls for a special gift, students at Laurens District 55 High stop by The Barnes, North Harper St., Laurens. Adams 66 Service Station is always ready to suit your car needs with fast, friendly service. Television lost its sound, color, or pic- ture? Take your set to Ashemore’s TV Repair, Laurens. Beasley’s Funeral Home provides Laurens with a modern, convenient, and reliable notary service. Allen Coleman — patron Supplying the surrounding com- munities and your school with fresh grocery items, Spratt Grocery, East Main, Laurens, offers a wide selection of wholesale groceries. Need a new watch, a class ring, a spe- cial gift, or a repair? Visit Sexton’s Jewelers, Main Street, Woodruff, for prompt attention. For a Coke and refreshments after school, students choose Siebert’s Food Market on West Main Street in Laurens, also offering fresh produce and grocery items. Students like to say it with flowers and Sharon has the perfect variety of your favorites at Sharon’s Flower Shop, 228 Church Street in Laurens. 234 Support Customers enjoy the friendly service at Belks, as exhibited by David Smith as he helps a customer select a fall ward- robe. Ready to serve all your automotive needs. Sherer’s Body Shop, Green Street, Laurens, specializes in body repair work. If you’re interested in purchasing a new home at a reasonable price, look to Col Jat and Associates. Colonel J. Allen Thompson heads the team of profes- sionals whose offices are on the Public Square. Playing basketball at the YMCA is only one of the many fun activities offered to the youth of Laurens by this public- oriented program. Support 235 all you need to know about fashion PUBLIC SQUARE - LAURCNS DAVID L. MOTES REAL ESTATE For total home furnishings, see Hem- bree’s Furniture, 338 Fleming Street. Ralph Hembree will be glad to show you their complete line of General Elec- tric appliances. Eston Page — patron. Walgreen’s Drugs, Laurens Plaza Shopping Center, carries a wide vari- ety of products to meet the student's every need. Walgreen s not only meets your prescription needs, but also meets your personal and gift needs as well. Sherry Davis, an employee of Earl Thomason’s Jewelers on the Public Square, displays a showcase of this year's most popular fashion acces- sories, gold link chains. Thomason's has all the latest in jewelry to help you accessorize your wardrobe stylishly. William and Mary Susan Smith admire a 1979 Trans-Am which can be pur- chased at Smith Motor Company on East Main Street. Support 237 Samuel Boyd, of the Boyd Company, checks the machinery of the plant to be certain it is in perfect working condition. The Boyd Company sells air- conditioning for home and office use. Located in Wattsville, Wattsville Drugs carries all the needs of the pub- lic, including pharmaceutical needs as well as gifts, school supplies, and beauty aids. Answering the telephone and giving out credit information is this secretary's job at the Credit Bureau. The Credit Bureau also gives credit ratings for the public. Sophie Garrett and Arlene Young pre- pare to test-drive this 1979 Ford Pickup at Patterson Ford on the Clinton Highway. Come by and test-drive yours today. 238 Support 240 Support Eager to assist, The Laurens County Advertiser cooperates with newspa- per staff members Cathy Dixon and Fran Kay. Danny Fulmer, an attendant at Taylors Gulf, located off the Square, patiently waits for the car tank to fill. As one of his duties serving the public, Paul Woods of the Commission of Public Works, records the k.w.h. on the electricity meter. The Palmetto Savings Loan Asso- ciation, located on West Main Street, specializes in home improvement and personal loans. Laura Griffin and Meredith Daniel pre- pare for their cookout by shopping at Ingles. Ingles supplies not only your cookout needs, but all your other gro- cery needs as well. WILSON MEMORIALS WILSON MEMORIALS While taking a break, Sallie Blakely, Kathy Stoddard, Elaine Poole, and Chris Henderson make use of the blankets they are selling for the Na- tional Honor Society. Wilson Memorials, located on High- way 14, produces fine marble stones and monuments. Jimmy Simpson of Simpson’s Floral Gardens, West Main Street, checks to make sure that those flowers are at the peak of perfection before selling them to his customers. All of the products bought at Simpson's meet these high standards of quality. A teller at Southern Bank graciously waits on a customer to fullfill her job of serving the public. 242 Support -hen the Excelsior Needle Co., forerunner of :The Torrington Company, was founded in 1 866, no -one dreamed that 1 10 years in the future the firm : would have factories duL warehouses -and sales offices B) in North and IS ■South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. UJLOJUJ 0 lO AFRICA 69 - lrode, South Africa ASIA 69 Hong Kong C3� Konosu, Japan I akjsaki, Japan 69 lokyo, Japan AUSTRALIA , 69 Dandenong, Victoria 69 Sydney, New South Wales EUROPE 69 Vienna, Austria 69 Brussels, Belgium . 69 Coventry, England . 69 Darlington, F.ngland 69 London, England 69 Boulogne, Trance 69 Milan, Italy aL Aboboda, Portugal 69 Barcelona, Spain 69 Bilbao, Spain am Llagostera, Spain 69 Zurich, Switzerland 69 Dusscldorf, West Germany HI Peine, West Germany 69 Stuttgart, West Germany am Wuerselen, West Germany NORTH AMERICA -■69 Atlanta,Georgia,U.S.A. ea� Bantam, Connecticut, U.S.A. am 69 Bedford, Quebec, Canada Bl Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A. -a a Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.A. a Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. .a a Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. -a a Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. am Clinton, South Carolina, U.S.A. -a a Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. a Daytdn, Ohio, U.S.A. a Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. -a a Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A. am Honea Path, South Carolina, U.S.A. a Houston, Texas, U.S.A. 69 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. a Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.A. -a Jamesburg, New )ersey, U.S.A. Lachinc, Quebec, Canada .a a Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. a Mexico City, Mexico a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. a Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. a Montreal, Quebec, Canada cJb Morris, Connecticut, U.S.A. a New York, New York, U.S.A. am Orange, Massachusetts, U.S.A. a Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. a Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A. a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. □fc Plainvicw. New York, U.S.A. -M a Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. a Rochester, New York, U.S.A. a St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. 69 San Francisco, California, U.S.A. a Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. H South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A. am Sylvania, Georgia, U.S.A. o� Syracuse, New York, U.S.A. □i,a Thomaston, Connecticut, U.S.A. a Toronto, Ontario, Canada am a Torrington, Connecticut, U.S.A. (Also Corporate Headquarters) a Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A. □ Union, South Carolina, U.S.A. a Vancouver, B.C., Canada aL Walhalla, South Carolina, U.S.A. a Washington, D.C., U.S.A. aLto Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.A. SOUTH AMERICA at New Friburg, Brazil a Rio de Janeiro, Brazil a Sao Paulo, Brazil your future lie with The Torrington Company? ____ Bearings — Needles — Metal Parts — Machinery THE TORRINGTON COMPANY CLINTON BEARINGS PLANT OLD LAURENS ROAD CLINTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29325 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 244 Support 245 — Vicki Davis discovers that a tractor is a big job to handle as she tests one at Pressley Farm Equipment, where you can find the best in farm ma- chinery. The Laurens Nursing Center pro- vides a friendly atmosphere for those elderly Laurens citizens who reside there. Waiting to transport paper products to all parts of the southeast, trucks from St. Joe Paper Co. line up in readiness to depart. Satisfied customers return to Piggly Wiggly for all of their grocery items. For economical shopping, stop by Piggly Wiggly and walk away with a smile. Rudolph Penland specializes in re- placement parts for automotive equipment and also provides heavy machinery for local industries. Don Nelson proudly displays a new 1979 Buick Sky Hawk, on display at Don Nelson Buick, North Harper Street. So, if you’re looking for a new or used car, go straight to Don Nelson Buick. 246 Support OVERNITE Hill Oil Company on the By-Pass in Laurens provides you with the excel- lent service you expect. During the summer, students enjoy making plans to go to the lake. Stop by on the way and look over the full line of boats and other fiberglass products at Bedenbaugh Inc., 1306 South Harper Ext., in Laurens. Cablevision has something for every student in school, from football games to classical productions. Go by Ca- blevision on the Public Square in Laurens and have your television hooked up to entertainment. Brown’s Jewelers, Public Square, Laurens, has become very popular with many of the students in the Laurens area, who are looking for that quality gift. A favorite nighttime spot among stu- dents at Laurens High School, The Hub, on Church Street in Laurens, provides entertainment and good food. Teenagers enjoy stopping at Reimer’s in Woodruff for something to wear for that special occasion or for more casual fashion attire. Students county-wide flock to Rosenblum’s on the Public Square when selecting their jeans. Rosenblum's offers jeans and a variety of other clothes that really fit with a price that fits your wallet. Don’t worry about your well going dry! Join the Rabon Creek Rural Water District, Route 2, Laurens, 29360. Tired of hearing that knock in your en- gine? Take it to Quality Parts and Services on Hillcrest Drive, Laurens. Need a gift for that special person in your life? Check with McWhite’s Jewelers, 102 N. Main Street, Foun- tain Inn, S.C. They offer gifts for all occasions. For our high school students who are on the go and in a hurry, Jaco’s Jiffy Mart, Gray Court, S.C., is the one-stop store. Students love to stop by Fountain Inn Drug Co. on their way home from school for classroom supplies or an af- ternoon snack. When you get ready to make that book shelf or stereo stand, go to Southern States Lumber Company for the best price on lumber. Dr. Byron Brown — patron Support 247 Where can you do something exciting one weekend a month and pick up extra pay? The Army National Guard of South Carolina, of course. For perhaps the most important part- time job in America, call 682-3158. Many students have realized the value of a dollar while in high school, and have started a savings account at Heritage Federal Savings and Loan. Ed Wells, president, discusses a loan with a client over the telephone. MARION R. COOK AND ASSOC., INC. Marion R. Cook and Marion R. Cook, Jr. 248 Join a local radio station. The men and women that can hold a whole army together... with everything from radios to cryptographic materials. Army Guard Com m u n ica lions Elect ron ics. Where you can do something exciting one weekend a month. And pick up extra pay. A great opportunity for veterans, loo. Find out about the Army Guard Com m unications Electronics. It may be the most important part-time job in America. NATIONAL GUARD Weisner Manufacturing Company displays contemporary style furniture for today’s modern society. They also carry furniture for every room in your house. Frank Taylor carefully shows his son a new shotgun which can be purchased for a reasonable price at his store. P T Ace Hardware, Wattsville. Looking for that perfect home? Sales- persons for Burrows, Dens, and Mansions, Vivian Norwood. Jim Cook. David Byrd. Lillian Boyd, and Sharon Thompson, are eager to help you find it. As one of the biggest industries in town. Laurens Mill on Mill Street manu- factures cloth and material. Wind-screens for tennis courts as well as numerous other products are made by Gilliland, located on the Greenville Highway. Support 251 252 Support Today’s ROTC cadets are tomorrow’s leaders — in business, in their com- munities, and in service to country. Earn while you learn; full scholarships are also available through Army ROTC, Presbyterian College. The Men’s Shop, on the Public Square in Laurens, is noted for its extra care and service for customers as shown here. Crews, on the Public Square in Laurens, will service all your instru- ments, radios, and televisions, as well as strike a tune for you, as Cameron Ashe does here. Filling the drum with oil, this employee prepares for shipment to one of the many customers of Suburban Pro- pane, Greenwood Highway, Laurens. Support 253 Serving the school is a main objective of the Key Club. Boxes of M M’s await being sold to raise Key Club funds. Delivering TopqualiTY veaRBOOk printing POROVeR half a centuRY keyspmnting EDUCATIONAL DIVISION INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX A AA A Abercrombie, Angela 122. 181 Abercrombie. Brenda 122. 181 Abercrombie. Cynthia 59. 197. Abercrombie. Gail Eileen 85. 110. 137. Abercrombie. Mark 137. Abrams. Abce Elizabeth 93. 113. 123. 165 Abrams. Benita 197. Abrams. Linda 59 Abrams. Marly B 58 Adair. Sandy 115. 181 Adams. Maria Dale 53. 117. 121. 122, 180. 181. Adams 66 Service Station 234 After Hours 28-29 A.ken, Michael 91. 109. 113. 165. Aiken. Mitchell W. 165 Ale. Patnaa Dianne 7. 50. 53. 69. 110. 117. 118, 119. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 128. 130. 133. 137. Alexander. Ken 215. Allen. Edna Gray 80. 117. 122. 181. Allen. Jeffrey Scott 137 Allen. Liman 215 Allen. Peggy 32. 215. Allen. Russell 197 Alien. Sean 197 Allison. Rita Denise 197 Anderson. Albert Anthony 79. 104. 107. 181 Anderson. Ann Louise 103. 165 Anderson, Debra 104. 197. Anderson. Henry 197 Anderson. James B 197. Anderson. Josephine 181 Anderson. Lisa 181. Anderson. Luther A 126. 137 Anderson. Marilyn 197 Anderson. Michael A 22. 40. 45. 47. 137 Anderson. Penny M 181 Anderson. Phillip 40. 71. 129. 165 Anderson, Rubie Lee 181 Anderson. Stephanio 97. 126. 137. Anderson. Tammy 104. 197 Anderson. Tracy 113. 165 Anderson. Willa B 110. 121. 123. 124. 164 165 Andrews. Darryl G. 104. 181 Andrews. Rachel Kim 128. 129. 137. 162 Armstrong. Janie 197 Armstrong. John W. 111. 114. 123. 124. 127. 129. 165. Armstrong. Mark V 103. 106. 122. 181 Armstrong. Zeno 18. 22. 40. 128. 137 Army National Guard of South Carolina 248. 249. Arsi. Joseph Wendell 117.118.121.122.180. 181 Ashe. Anita Catherine 114. 165. 189 Ashe. Bryant Cameron 137. Ashe. David Allen 181 Ashemore's TV Repair 234 Ashmore. Carla G 108. 137 Ashmore. Dorothy Lynn 181. Austin. Jacqueline O. 100. 104. 165 Austin, Rodney Dale 3. 58. 113. 165 Austin. Talmadge 54. 197 B B B B Babb. Conme 120. 197. Babb. Grace 215 Babb. Jennie Mane 137 Babb. Tina Lynn 165 Bagwell. Chuck 165 Bagwell. Freddy 197 Bagwell. Jeffrey Wayne 103. 120. 123. 127. 129. 131. 164. 165 Bagwell. June Chnstio 97.102.103.104.105. 106. 108. 110. 137. Bagwell. Pamela J. 113. 115. 165. Bagwell. Robbi J 104. 122. 181 Bagwell. Ronald L. i8i. Bagwell. Steve 40. Bagwel. Susan 103. 109. 197 Baiies. Todd 197 Bailey. Angela Rose 108. 165. Bailey. Giselle Yvonne 52. 120. 197. Bailey. Johnny 197 Bailey. Tamela 197 Baicombe. Bobby 54. 197 Ball. Tracy Lynn 165. Bane. Connie 107. Banks. Rita 197 Barbery. Robin 83. 181. Bargain Cloth Store 230 Barksdale. Avery L. 45. 71, 181. Barksdale. Debra A 113. Barksdale. Jacqueline 197. Barksdale. Kathryn 215. Barksdale. Ralph Jr. 71. 181. Barksdale. Rickey 71. 197. Barksdale. Robert 114, 137 Barnes Gift Shop 234. Barnett. Vint 181. Barrett, Elaine 215 Barton. Elizabeth 18. 22. 50. 82 110. 137 Baseball 64-67 Varsity 67. Junior Varsity 67 Basketball 54-63 Varsity Boys 58 Varsity Girls 62 Junior Varsity Boys 61 Ninth Grade Boys 54 Ninth Grade Girls 59 Bates. Jamos Allen 181. Bates. Kenneth 197. Bates. Patty Ann 137 Bates. Paul 197 Beagle. Barbara Den 124, 128. 165. Beagle. Stanley Lee 165. Beagles. Carolyn 197 Beasley. Lisa Ga.l 113. 115. 165. Beasley. Sarah 197 Beasley's Funeral Home 234 Beck. Cmdy 109. 197 Beck. Harrison 197 Bedenbaugh. Inc. 247 Beeks, Barbara 197. Beeks. James Kevin 181 Beeks Sandra 197 Belks 235 Bell. Beverly 197. Bell. Tina C 92. 122. 181 Bennett. Marvin 197 Bonnetl. Norris 197. Benson. William 54 . 59. 197. Bingham. James Scotty 181 Bishop. Glenn 40. 58. 165 Black. Patsy Arlene 109. 113. 165 Blackstone. Donna 115. 197 8lackstono. Joel K 181. Bfackwetl. Robert I 181 Blakely. Darryl Vincent 124. 129. 165. Blakely. Fred 165 Blakely. James Leslie 111, 122. 181 Blakely. Lendy A 103. 110. 121. 124. 128. 136. 138. 152. 156. 162. 226. 264 Blakely. Same Louise 110.113.123.124.125. 129. 138. 242. 262 Blanton. David A 197 Blanton. David 96. 104 Blume. Jerry 197 Bobo. Elizaboth 215 Bobo. Gary 197. Bobo. John 197 Bobo. Mary Louise 109. 113. 123. 165. 175 Bodie. Judith 48. 52. 120. 197 Boggs. David 45. 181 Boisvert. Elizabeth Mane 123. 129 Boisvert. Leopold 103. 197 Boitor. Susan 120. 197 Bolt. James Allen 2. 103. 181 Boll. Leah 104. 197 Bonds. Janet L 102. 105. 138 Booker. Betty 113. Boozer. W.IUe L 45 Bower. Sally 8. 38 Bowers. Perry 197. Bowie. Phillip A. 109. 127. Bowman. James 197 Boyce. Arthur 165. Boyce. Jenmo 59. Boyce. Sharron A 109. 113. 123. 165. Boyd Co. 238. 239 Boyd, Carol Ann 138 Boyd. Curtis 197. Boyd. Gwendolyn D. 113. 165. Boyd. Ins 197 Boyd. Mane llene 128. 165 Boyd. Manon G. 181. Boyd. Pamela 198. Boyd. Russell E 181 Boyd. Stanley B 45 Brady. Larry 215. Brady. Magone 120. 198 Bramlett. Tammy 198. Brasley Kathy 198 Braswell. Ralph L 95. 111. 181 Brewster, Bennie 198. Brewster. Ervin 198. Brewster, Pat 215. 8riggs. Vanessa 103. 124. 165 Broome. Bryan 198. Broome. Greg 104. Bromlletle. Steve 138- Brown. Adolph 127. 166 Brown. Antoinette 181. Brown, Arnita A. 122. 181. Brown Gerald L 109. 138 Brown. India Marie 114. 138 Brown. James 181. Brown. Janet 114. 115. 197. Brown. Jerry 111 Brown. John C. 22. 40. 43. 138 Brown. Lula Bell 221 Brown. Michael 181 Brown. Wilke Noms 12. 13. 18. 38. 40. 126. 138.160.162 Brown Ralph 215 Brown. Torosa 115. 165 Brown Teretha 123. 124. 130. 133. 138 Brownlee. Joanne 123. 129. 132. 133 Brown's Jewelers 247 Bryant. Merry 181. Bryant. Terry Scott 138. Bryson. Cynthia 91. 109. 113. 166 Bryson. Dorothy 198 Bryson. Henry 181. Bryson. Rose Mary 139 Buff. Barbara 161 Burdette, Brenda S. 181 Burden. Rudolph 181 Burdon. Wanda Lee 103. 166 Burdene. Dwayne 198 Burnen. Celeste 215 Burns. Anita Dale 50. 110. 117.118.121.123. 124. 130. 133. 139 Bums. Anthony 181. Burns. Bryant 198 Burns. Kathleen Gail 114. 139 Burns. Tammy C 72. 121. 122. 180. 181 Burnsido. Angela 198 Burnside. Annette 198 Burnsido. Carolyn D. 113. 166 Burnside. Samuel 181 Burnside. Jacquekne 198 Burnsido. Loreatta 198. Burroughs. David 120. 198 Burrows. Dens, and Mansions 251 Burton, Foster 71. 198 Burton. Kathy D Bussoy. Jen niter 5. 19. 48. 52. 109. 120, 198 Butler George 46. 215. Butler Sherman L. 126. 181 Butler. William E 65, 66. 139 Butts. Jimmy Wayne 109. 181. Byars. Susan 90. 133. 215. Byrd. Abner 198 Byrd. Apnl Jean 18. 22. 103. 108. 139. Byrd. Anita 198 Byrd. Gladys 221. Byrd. James B Byrd. Johnny 198 Byrd. Bernessa 22. 51. 113. 128. 166. Byrd. Melvin 71. 198. Byrd. Robert 198 Byrd. Sandra Ann 115 Byrd. Tonya C. 122. 181. Byrd. Ubs. Jr. 215. Byrd. Vaughn. 109. 182 Byrd. William 120. 198 cccc C.G. Edwards 234. Cablevislon 247 Cam. Charles Robert 129. 166. Caldwell. Anthony 198. Caldwell Barry 103. 122. 182. Caldwell. John 198 Caldwell. Kevin 103. 139 Caldwell. Seth Onea 109. 166, Caldwell. Tim 182. Calhoun, Angie 120. 197 Calhoun. Jackie D. 127. 182 Calhoun. Joseph 182. Calhoun. Kaye 182. Calhoun. Linda 198 Callahan. Scott 182 Caiiicott. Wendell 139. Calvert. Melissa 182 Calwile. Alonze 45 Cal wile. Anita M. 81. 113. 166 Calwile. Eunice 221. Calwile. John 198 Calwiles. Charles 198 Calwise. Jacqueline 182 Cameron. Christopher 182 Cameron. Lillian Dolly 198 Cameron. Suzanne 166 Campbell. Angela 109. 120. 198 Campbell. David L 139 Campbell. James 198. Campbell. Jane 198 Campbell. Joey 126. 128. 140 Campbell. Martha A 108. 114. 167 Campboii. Rebecca Andrea 100. 104. 108. 126. 140. Campbell. Ronnie E 140. Campbell. Sheila 108. 140 Campboii. Susan 109. 120. 197 Campbell. TiHie 182. Cannady. Charlton Wayne 198 Cannady. Norma 198. Carlay. Marion 198 Carpenter. Joanna L. 101. 113. 167. Casey. Ruth 215. Cason. Donna 115. 198 Catheart. Vicky 198. Cato's 234 Chandler. Ann 215. Chandler. Joseph 140 Chandler. Tommy O. 181 Chaney. Karen Anno 113. 167 Changes 34-35. Chapman. Barbara Regma 167 Chapman. Donna Faye 198 Chapman. Brenda Elaine 122. 182 Chappello. Barbara 122. 182. Cheek, Barbara 198 Cheek James Edward 167 Chock Patricia 115. 182 Cheek Richard 89 Cheoks. Pamela 182 Cheerleaders 48-53. Varsity Football 51 Varsity Basketball 50. Junior Varsity Football 53 Junior Varsity Basketball 52 256 Abercrombie-Cheerleaders Childress. Joey 140 Childress. Johnny M 81. Childress, Joseph Scott 111. 198 Childress, Marty 111. 167. Childress Mary Jane 19. 103. 121. 122. 180. 182 Childress. Monty 111, 167. Childress. Robert ill. 197. Childress. Susan Lynn 22. 51. 108. 140 Childress' Cash and Carry 234 Childs. Lorene 115 Choice. Audroy 109. Choice. Elaine 115. 198. Choice. Henry Earl 167 Choice. Lucy 198 Choice. Mary 140. Chnstie. Steve 140 City Clerk 228 Clark. Dons Ann 115. 198 Clark. Robert 199. Claylon. Linda Anno 182. Claylon. Margaret Leah 103. 110. 124. 128. 140 Clayton. Timothy S. 167. Clerk of Court 234. Coates. Jan Renee 108. 140 Cobb. Jerry 199. Cobum. Kimborly 199 Coca Cola 227 Cogsdil. Cindy 109. 199. CogsdiB. Donice L. 182 CogsdiR. Kim 122. 182. CogsdiB. Leah 109. 199. Cogsdill. Lisa Karen 140. CogsdiB. Trao 115. 199 Col Jat Associates 235. Colburn. Grace E. 167. Coleman. April 199. Coleman. Melvin 199. Coleman. Persephone 122. 182 Coleman. Sabrina Shenal 199. Coleman. Samantha 52. 104. 120. 196. 199 Coleman. Veronica L. 49. 50. 51. 113. 167 Collin. Jeff 182. Collins. Jerry 199. Collins. Kenneth 141 Collins. Roger 141. Commission of Public Works 240 Communication and Sound Systems 230. Conners. Marsha Elizabeth 113. 114. 167. Cook. Carrol 45. 182. Cook. Charios 45. 109. Cook. Donald 127. 167. Cook. James Edward 199 Cook. Lisa 120. 200 Cook. Marcus E. 126. 141. Cook. Richard 182. Cook. Sandra 115. 200 Cook. Sherry 120 Cook. Valene Ann 167. Cook. Warren 22. 40. 141. Cook. Wesley A 95. 109. 167. Cooley. Kimberly D. 129. 167 Cooper. Hugh Wilton 28. 103. Cope. William Baxter 94. 126. 141. Copeland. Mary J. 18. 128. 167. 176. Corley. Gary S 167 Corley, Lisa 122. 182. Corn. Jack 215. Cothran. Paula 182. Couch. William 128. 167 Cox. David 182 Cox. David 200. Cox. David Alan 22. 40. 43. 45. 141. Cox. Glenn 167 Cox. Judith Anne 115. 141. Cox. Phyllis 103. 122. 182. 184 Cox. Rose Michelle 200. Cox. Thomas Andrew 128. 129. 167. Cox. Veronica Lynn 113. 114. 167. Cox. Wanda 141. Crabtree Brothers 231. Craft. Kenneth Rusty 182 Craig. David 141. Craig. Donna 108. 110. 123. 126. 127. 181. Craig. Robert Allen 167. Cramo. Edie 122. 182 Crame. Mark Thomas 25. 61. 102. 103. 105. 117. 127. 142. 162. Crane. Glenda Sue 115. 182 Crane. Lynn 19. 21. 50. 123. 129. 167 Crane. Tammy 109. 113. 167. Crapps. Georgme 182. Crapps. Lana Sue 115. 182. Crawford. David 182. Crawlord. Gerald 215. Credit Bureau 238 Crenshaw. John 120. 200 Crenshaw. Nancy 115. 122. Crenshaw. Deborah L. 122. 182. Crenshaw. Woodrow 111. 216 Crews 253. Cnsp. Bennie 182. Crisp. Kathleen A. 100. 101. 104. 128. 167 Cnsp. Michael D. 101. 126. 128. 167. Cnsp. Steven 89 Cnsp. Willie 182. Crocker. David 182. Croen, Amannthial Lesesne 200. 202 Crotts. Jane 216 Crotts. Leonard David 123. 167. Crowder. Charles 113. 124. 142 Crowder. Debra 182 Crowdor. Donna Kay 81. 123. 124. 167 Crowder. Rita 115. 200 Crowder. Thomas L. 142. Crowder. Thomas A 200 Crowder, Timothy R 167 Crowe. Frank 200. Culbertson. Beverly Jean 168. Culbertson, Donna 142 Culbertson. Michael 182. Culbertson. Rhonda Cay 115. 182. Culbertson. Robin 182. Culbertson. Whiteside. Turner 230 Cullen, Jams 200 Cullen. John Earl 66. 71. 124, 127. 142. Cunningham. Agnes 182 Cunningham. Akce 182 Cunningham. Clyde 101. 116. 124. 126. 128. 142. 145. Cunningham. Fanesa 200. Cunningham. Gregory L. 182. Cunningham, Henry 200 Cunningham. John 45. 182. Cunningham. Johnny 168 Cunningham. Jonathan 54. 60. 200 Cunningham. Perry 22. 40. 65. Cunningham. Santina 113. 168. Cunningham. Sherry D. 113. 168 Cunningham. Stephen 113, 142. Curry. Debtxe 216 Curry. Donna 51. 113. 127. 168 Curry. Manon Dale 109. 113. 127. 142 Curry. Pat 56. 62. 69. 78. 122. 182 Curry. Wendell 122. 183 CutShall. Roger 200 Cutshall. Tommy 198 D D D D Darnel. Faye 115. 200. Darnel. Selena Meredith 17. 123. 124. 129. 131. 133. 142. 241. 262. Darnels. Benita 58. 59. 200 Darnels. James 200. Darnell. Mekxko 142 Davenport. Chnsti 183 Davenport. Donald 200. Davenport. Freddie 214, 216 Davenport. Gerald 103. 110. 124. 129. 142 Davis. Benny 200. Davis. Caroline 82. 128. 142 Davis. Donald 183. 194 Davis. Enc L. 40. 71. 75. 124. 126. 128. 168 Davis. Frances 200. Davis. Frankie 21. Davis. Judy 200 Davis. Melissa 52. 121. 122, 180. 183 Davis. Mike 143. Davis. PhyBis 109. 200 Davis. Roger 200. Davis. Sheila Joy 113. 168 Davis. Sherry 113. 129. 168. 237. Davis. Shirley Jean 102. 105. 168. 200 Davis. Stanley 183 Davis. V.ck. 22. 50. 69. 117. 121. 128. 129. 164. 168. 245. Davis. Wanda 183. Davis. William Rossie 15.100. 101.103.104. 105. 117. 124. 125. 128. 168 Davison. Betty 216. 223. Dawkins. Richard 200. Deans. John 40. 71. 168 Deans. Robert Scott 183. Dendy. Virgil 168 Dendy. Wanda 183 Denms. Michelle 104. 200. Dennis. Nell 216 Dennis. Todd 61. 183 DeShields. Cindy 143. DeShields. Lucy Melissa 126. 143. Dial. Linda 200 Dillard. Jeff 101. 104. 183 Dillard. Robert 200 Dillard’s Sporting Goods 230. Dixon. Kathy Deleda 110. 119.120. 123.124, 129. 133. 143. 240 Dixon. Stephen 111. 122. 183. Dr. Byron Brown 247. Don Nelson Buick 246 Dotson. Kenneth 4. 86. 168 Dotson, Kim 183. Dougherty. Cynthia 184 Dover. Timothy 28. 86. 103. ill. 127. 143 Drake Food Supply Co. 230. Drakeford. Carl 46. 216. Dunagan. Kathy 109. 201. Dunagan. Roger 201. Duncan. Thomas 184 Duvall. Angelia 115. 201. Duvall. Gregory S. 97. 184 Duvall. Mane S. 184 E EE E E.E. Murr Realty Co. 229 Eanes. Boyce 201 Eanes, Pam 184. Earl Thomason s Jewelers 237. Earle. Patnaa 114. 143. Easter, Arlene 168 Easter. Frank 111. 201 Edge. Lee 168. Edge. Wesley Eugene 126. 168. Edwards. Angela 122. 184 Edwards. Dennis 101. 128. 143 Edwards. Jessica 122. 184 Edwards, Pamela 109. 201. Elections 16-17. Elective Courses 88-97 Eller. Phillip 20t. Elhson. Joffrey 74, 83. 123. 124. 168. Ellison. Jonathon 201. Ellison. Owen 184, Elmore. Temple 61. 62. 68 69. 122. 184 Elrod. Leslie C. 79. 110. 123, 124. 133. 143 Elrod. Lisa 104. 184. Estes. Sybil Darlene 201 Eubanks. Dalisa D 168 Eubanks. Kathy Lynn 168 Eubanks. Michael D. 201. 204. Evans. Brenda 22. 201 Evans. David 201 Evans. Eleanor 109, 201 Evans. Evelyn 109. 184 Evans. Janie Mane 109. 201. Evans. Luther 184. Evans, Michael 112. 114. 143 Evans. Richard 42. 201. Evans. Sherne P 168 Evans. Tammy Alee 108. 114. 124. 143. Evans. Wilie E 184 Evatt. Hotty Ann 184. 263 F F F F FCX 229 Faculty 214-223 Failaw. Judy Ann 216 Fant. Bonnie 22. 115. 201 Farrow. William David 201. Federal Land Bank Association 231. Felts. Douglas Ray 103. 184 Felts, Mark 201 Felts. Tammie Diane 115. 127. 168 Flint. Gena Almeta 24. 108. 115. 133. 143 Floyd. Deidre R 184 Floyd. Keith 126. 184 Foggie, Andrew 201 Foggie. Annie Laura 168. Foggie. Anthony 45. 57. 201. Foggie. Brenda 114. 144. Foggie. Cathy A 113. 168 Foggie. Gerald 39. 54. 201. Foggie. Gloria 21.22.108.115.126.139.143. Foggie. Rosalind 184, Foggie. Sharon 115. 201 Football 38-47 Varsity 40 Junior Varsity 45 Ninth Grade 44 Coaching Staff 46. Ford. Steve Daniel 122. 185. Foreign Language Clubs 128-129. French Club 129 Spanish Club 128. Foster. Jan 201. Foster. Jeffrey 201 Foster. Wilson 202 Fountain Inn Drug Co. 247. Fowler, James Michael 113. 168. Fowler. Otis Lee 168 Fowler. Sandra E. 32. 113 Fowler. Sharon 202. Fowler. Sheila M 144 Fowler. Steve 202 Frampton. Peggy 202 Franklin. Angela R. 114. 144. Franklin. Lisa 202 Franklin. Robert Lee 168. Franklin. Teresa 115. 185 Franks. Carol Ann 126. 168 Freeman. Barry 202. Freeman. Charles 202 Freeman. Eddie 126 Freeman. Linda 216. Freeze. Mark 46. 216. Freshmen 196-213 Fuller. Cecil Jr. Fuller. James 202 Fuller. Johnny 202 Fuller. Melissa L. 122. 184. Fuller. Teresa Lynn 108, 144 Future Organizations 108-115. FTO 110. FHA 109. 115. FFA 111. FSA 108. 113 DECA 113. 114. VICA 109 G G G G Gamey, Terry 202. Gamey. Teresa 168. Gambreil's Jewelry 233 Gar. Elizabeth A 122. 184 Garner. David Mark 104. 202 Garner. Denros R 184. Garrett. Debra J. 109. 161. Garrett. W.ll.e Harold 96, 169 Garrett. Jerry 203 Garrett. Kay 115. 202 Garrett. Leanne Michele 19. 121. 136. 144 Garrett. Myron P 111,144 Garrett. Pam 203 Garrett. Sophie E 123. 129. 130. 131. 169. 238 Garrett. Suzanne 184. Garrett Walter Vernon 203 Garrett's Gulf 228 Garnson. Michael 22. 40. 109. 113. 144 Gentry. Cecil Bruce 127. 144. 159 Gibbs. Lo s Ann 103. ill. 144 Gibson. RandeH 92. 203 Gibson. William 203 Gilbert. Billy 203. Gifcert. Frankie 203 Gilbert. Teresa Lee 62. 110. 117. 123. 133. 144. 152. 263 Gillespie. Lisa 203. Gillespie. Susan 115. 203. Childress-Gillespie 257 Gilliland Plant 250. 251 Goaisby. Jeffrey Alan 111 Godfrey. Apnl 169. Godfrey. Jrnimy 185 Goggms. Donald E 109. 185 Gofson Carolyn 185 Goodjwn. Claude 40. 113. 127. 169. Goodman. Rodney C 35. 124. 169 Goodman. Virginia 203 Goodwm. Jerry Edward 16. 22. 40. 117. II9. 124. 130. 133. 144. 263 Goodwm. Joy 109. 185. Goolsby. Jeff 203 Gossett Palnce A 122. 185 Graduation 30-31. Grant. Cathy L. 185 Grant. Debra 185 Grant. Eva Lorraine 22. 113. 169 Gray. Debra Ann 169 Gray. Susan Elaine 22. 108. HO. 115. 144 Gray, Willis C 111. 113. 169 Green. Leslie E 127, 172 Green. Randy Lee 185 Greene. Albert 35. 216. Greene. Henry Manon 169 Greene. Robert 172. 172 Grether, Mary 33. 103. 128. 172. 184. Gnffm. Elizabeth A. 16. 50. 73. 110. 117. 121. 123. 128. 172. Griffm. Ellen Pamela 203 Gnffm. James Clark 185 Gnffm. Laura S 11. 71. 110. 121. 123. 124. 129. 130. 131. 136. 145. 241. 262 Gnffm. Linda Faye 203 Griftm. Peggy 115, 185 Gnffm. Ricky B. 185. Gnffm. Steve K. 185. Gnffm. Susan R 102. 145 Griffm, Tammy 172 Gnffm. Timothy R 126. 172. 203 Gnffm. Tina J. 185 Gnffm. Shernel 109. 203 Grubbs. Robert Eugene 103. 121. 122. 123. 124. 128. 131. 145. 154 162 Gulick. Gaylo 102. 104. 216 Gwmn. Charles 90. 203 Gwmn. Connie F 185 H H H H Hamsworth. Barbara 203 Hair. Michael 111. 203 Han. Anita 203 Hall. Cecelia 216 Hall. Cecelia H 31. 69. 110. 121. 123. 124. 128. 130. 131. 136. 145 Hall. Charlotte Lon 113. 127. 172 Hall. James E 90. 172 Hall. Phil 40 172 Hall. Phoebe M 115. 185 Hall, Reneo 185. Hall. Roxanne Beverly 203 Hall. Susan 86. 115. 120. 203 Hamilton, Chariot 145 Hammond. David 103. 120. 203 Hammonds Bryan 203 Hammonds. Cynthia 203. Hampton. Audrey 185 Hance. Vickie E 109. ii4. 172 Haner. Robin 203 Hanks. Cynthia D 31. 123. 129. 131. 173 Hannah. Beth 59. 115. 120. 203 Hannah. Lisa G 94 129. 131. 173 Hannah. Sheila 105. 145 Hanvey. Curts L 173 Hanvey. Jody 203 Harlan, James Mason 173 Harlan. Steve Beniamm 126, 173 Harlan. Teresa 103. 109. 203 Harmon. Larry F. 145. Harp. Richard Lee 173 Hams. Cathy Lee 114. 145 Harris. Debra Denise 108 173 Harris. Frances 216. Hams. Henry 117. 118 Harris. Linda L 109. 145. Harris Mary Helen 108. 145 Hams. Michael 185. Harris. Minnie 185 Harris. Robert 203 Harris. Ross 127. 185. Harris. Samime 146 Harris. Sandra 113. 115. 185 Harris. Steve 120. 203 Harns. Tina Lynn 185 Harrison. Cindy 203 Harrison. Hariett 203 Hartsell. Paula 22. 101. 102. 146 Harvey. Paul 203 Hawkms. Catherine Ann 22. 50.82.110.113. 117. 121. 123. 124. 136. 146 Hawkins. Debra Lynn 53. 122. 185 Hawkms. Donna L 104. 185. Hawkms. Timothy C. 104. 122. 85 Haynie. Ronald K 173 Head Teresa L. 173. Hearn. Brenda Lee 203 Hedric. bsabeth 203 Hedrick. Heather 95. 203. Hellams. Amelia E. 126. 146. Hellams. Arleen 185 Hellams. David B 186 Hellams. Donna S 115. 186. Hellams. James G. 111. 186. Hembree. Angela 115. 122. 186. Hembree's Furniture 237 Henderson. Catherine 90. 113. 115. 173. Henderson, ChnsD. 110. 113.121.122. 123. 124. 125. 128. 136. 146. 162. 242 Henderson. Donny 203 Henderson. Patti 203. 109 Henderson. Tammi 103. 104. 186 Henderson. Tern R 108. 114. 115. 126. 146 Henderson. Thomas 45. 61. 117. 118. 122. 186 Henry. Dons Elaine 186 Henry, Martha Kay 123. 173. Henry. Michael Ray 123, 173. Herbert. Crystal 186 Herbert. Larry R 22. 40, 120. 123. 124. 128. 145. 146 Heritage Federal Savings and Loan 248. Herrmg. Derre 45. 61. 173. 186 Herschwitz. Tma 115. 122. 186 Hester. Dobra C. 129, 173. Hester. Suzanne 19. 115. 203. Higgms. Cynthia 114. 146 Higgms. James H 186 Higgms. Richard B 126. 173 Hill. Bruce 46. 71. 217 Hi� . Cedeii Calvin 109. 146 Hill. Charles 117. 221 Hill. Deborah Jean 186 Hill. Kathy Mary 100. 101. 104. 108. 109. 173 Hill Oil Co. 247 Hodges. Androw 104. 217 Hodges. Elizabeth ill. 217 Holiday. Deborah 186. Holland. Deborah A 113. 173 Holland. Norma 217. Holland. Sednc A 58. 113. 173 Holland. Shannon 19.62. 101. 103. 120.121. 196. 199. 203 Holland. William 93. 217 Holliday. Ted 173 Holliday, Tracy 104. 203 Holidays 24-25 Holman. Mitchell 112. 114. 147. Holman. Stanley 186 Holmes. Henry 217 Holmes. James 45. 186 Holmes. Jeffrey 101 103. 110. ill. 120. 123. 124. 125. 147 Holmes. Joseph Paul 103.123.124.128.173 Holmes Lawrence Barrett 7.22 40.124, 126. 145. 147. 162 Holsonback. Debra C. 173. Holt Deborah R 79. 127. 128. 147 Holt. Kenneth Andy 40. 45. 46. 61 63. 117 186. 191 Holtzendortf. Amy 122. 186 Holzworth. Pete 46. 218 Homecoming 18-23 Powderpuff 18 Representatives 19 Queon 20 Court 21 Senior Football players and sponsors 22.23 Honeycutt Sylvia E. 115. 173. Hostetler. Teresa 186 Howard. Darrotl 203. Hub 247 Huckaboe. Freddy 203. Hudgens. Rosa A 114, 147 Hudgens, Willie 45 Hudson. Caroline 147. Huffman. Mark 111. 186 Huffman, Thomas 218 Hughes. Alan 186 Hughes. Caroline 113. 173 Hughes. David C 40. 186 Hughes. Holly 108. 203 Hughes. Loretta 120. 203 Hughes. Lynn 203. Hughes. Keith 173. 186. Hughes. Roy 147. Hughes. Tammy 24. 104. 203 Hughes. Tma Mane 109. 113. 115. 126. 173. 204. Hughes. Vickie 103. 108. 109. 147. Hughes. William H 173. Hughey. David 22.40.43. 123. 124. 129. 131. 148. 162 Humphnos. David 218 Hungry Bull 234 Hunter, Ann Mane 103. 121. 122 Hunter. Barbara Ann 109. 148 Huntor. Billy 101. 121. 123. Hunter. Bobby Joe 186. Hunter. Casey 173 Hunter. Ida Lue 186. Hunter. Patnca 109 Hunter. Johnnie 173 Hunter, Kelvin 109. 126. 148 Hunter. Pat 204 Hunter. Sally 115. 203 Huntor. Scotty 204 Hunter, Tammie 24. 114. 148 Hunter. Timothy 40. 41. 173 Huntor. Victor 22. 39. 43. 126. 148 Hunter. Wilbam 148. Hurley. Kim lone 186 Hurley. Paul 204 Hurley. Stanley 186. I1!1 Individual Sports 70-75. Ingle. Allison 102. 173 Ingle. Lisa Darnell 104. 186 Ingle. Regina 103. 104. 109. 172. Ingles 241. Irby. Brenda Loo 113. 172. Irby, Clarence Derrick 186. Irby. Goldie 109. 204 Irby. Jacqueime 186 Irby. James 204. Irby. Jannie 204 Irby Joe 204 Irby, Tracy Dean 45. 186. lock. Laura 109. 204 Irvin. John 172. Irwin. James Samuel 186 J. Herman Power 229 J.P Stevens Co. 224 Jacks. Albert 120. 204 Jacks. Cathy Lee 51. 113. 172 Jackson, Chariton 172 Jackson. Gregory Lee 45 Jackson. Irene 218 Jackson. Jamos S. 186, Jackson. Mamie 218 Jackson. Samuel 218. Jackson. Tony 204 Jacobs. Cathy 218 Jaco'S Jiffy Mart 247 James. Anthony Scott 122. 186 Jefferson. Elame 204 Jefferson. Lemos 204 Jenkins. Bruco 54, Jonkms. Lynn 120. 184. 204. Jenkins. Phillip 109. 113. 126. 148 Jenkins. Steve 186 Jennings. David 204 Jennings. Leisa 172. Jenmngs. Shirloy 113. 172. Jennings, Williams Lee 15. 40. 126. 172 Johnson. Bobby Joe 58. 57. 61 Johnson. Felisha 24.103. 126. 127. 133. 148 Johnson. Greg 54. 59. 117. 204 Johnson, Gerald Keith 61 63. 85. 186 Johnson. James 54. 149 204. Johnson. Usa 108. 124. 149. Johnson. Marlon 186 Johnson, Mary 218 Johnson. Robert 204 Johnson. Sharon 149. Johnson. Sheila 109. 204 Johnson, Samuet 186 Johnson. Twane 108. 172. Johnson. Walter 172. Johnson. Wanda 149 Johnson. Willie 61. 186 Jolly, Kevin 204 Jones. Paula 109. 204, Jones, Angela Ruth 190. 186. Jones, Antoinette 172 Jones. Catherine 106, 149 Jones. Charles Gregory 45. 186 Jonos. David 186 Jones. Franklin 124. 128. 172 Jones. Gregory 172. Jones. James 58. 87. 128. 149 Jones. Joan 186. Jones, bsa Ann 186 Jones, bsa Lorraine 186 Jones. Mitchell 186 Jones. Wanda 204. Juniors 164-179. K K K K Kadmgo. Ben 103. 104. 120. 204 Kadmgo. Catherine 100. 101. 103. 104. 110. 121. 123. 129. 131. 164. 172. Kastner. Stevon 149. Kastner. Susan 115. 205 Kay. Frances E 103. 127. 133. 172.240.262. Keels. William 172. Koonan, Edmond 149 Keitt. Metodie 3. 128. 149. Kelley. Rhonda 101. 102. 113. 172 Kelly. Tim 205 Ken Eargle Studio 230. Kennedy. Rock 104. 120. 205. 212. Kennedy. Saundra 103. 133. 149. Key Club 254 Keys Printing 255 Kilgore. Yolanda 109 King. Kim 205 King. Flaymond Horace Kirk. Melissa 120. 205 Knight. Came 205. Kmght. Cynthia 110. 113. 126. 172. Knight. Debra Gail 129. 133. 149. 152 Knight. Debra Jean 108. 172 Kmght. Donna 109. 113. 172 Knight. Kenneth 186. 205 Knight. Sherry 205 Knight. Tammy 109. 205. Knight. Valeria Ann 91. 122. 186 Kmght. Wendell 186 Knawtes. Patrick 205. Koon. Donald 16. 61. 117. 122. 187 L L L L L L Office Supply 230 Lagroon. Angela 90. 187 Lambert. Stuart 103. 172 Landnth Mark 172. 258 Gilliland Plant-Landrith Lane. Marvin 101. Lanford. Both 125. 129. 172 Lanlord. Jackie 104. 205 Lanlord. Janice 110. 123 lanlord. Walter Greg 103. 129. 172. Langlord. Travis 219 Langley Janice 123. 133. 149 Langley. Thomas 205. Langston. Grady 61. 205 Langston. Martha Lillian 110. 150. Langston. Rebecca 187 Latimer. Anthony 172 Latimer. Larry 205. Latimer. Manlyn 103. 104. 187. Latimer. Stacey 28. 104. 172. Latimoro. Anne 205 Latimore. Donald 205. Latimore. Linda 114. 150. Latimore. Robert 172 Latimore. Russell 150 Laurens City Auditor 230 Laurens Auto 230 Laurens Cleaners 234. Laurens County Advertiser 240 Laurens Drug 229 Laurens Equipment Co. 234. Laurens Glass 232. 233. Laurens Mill 250. 251 Laurens Music and Furniture 234 Laurens Nursing Center 245 Laurens Plaza Bakery 226 Laws. Teresa 104. 205. Leadership and Honor Organizations 120-125. Senior Honor Society 123. Junior Honor Society 120. 122 Studonl Council 121 Key Club 124. 1978 Junior Marshal's 125. Lee. Ashley 205 Lee. Bonnie 205. Lee. Hiram Sidney 40. 127. 172. Lee. Jacquetyn 205. Lee. L.sa 109. 187 Loe. Mary Elizabeth 103. 124, 128. 133. 172. Lee. Mattie 187. Lee. Richard 40. 113. 172 Lee. Thomas 126. 129. 173 Lee. Trente 117. 205. Lee. Vaughn 205. LeGrand. Torry 205. LeGrand. William 22. 40. 80. 150 Loopard, Gerald 187 Leopard. Sharon 109. 205. Leopard. William 205 LeRoy. Bobby 45. 46.61. 219. Lewis. James David 173. Lewis. Kathy 109. 120. 205 Liberty Life 234 Lida. Richard 11. 28. 29. 103. 129. 173 ligon. Harold 219. Ligon, Terry 126. 150 Lmdley. Barry 120. 205. Lmdley. Beth 2. 68. 69. 104. 110. 117. 123. 124. 125. 129. 173. Lmdley. Mike 46. 219 Ultlo. Sarah 108. 219 Lollar. Robert 187. Lollis. Stacy 115. 120. 205 Lollis. Thomas 150 Long. Katherine 150 Love. Meimda 205. Lovelist. Johnny 45. Lolheridge. Billy ill. 205 lothridge. Earl Carlton 22. 40. 150 Lowe. Adneno 205. Lowe William 219. Lowie. Georgia Ann 62. 63. 96. 110. 117. 121. 123. 124. 126. 129. 150. 136 Lunch 32-33. Lunchroom Staff 221. Lyda. George Herman 109. 111. 173 Lynch. Wanda Nadine 108 Lynn Cooper Oldsmobile 228 Lyons. Elizabeth 187 Lyons. James 187 MmMm McCartor. Enoch 219 McCauley. Caroline 219 McClain. Bryan 93. 122. 188 McCImtock. Angela 205 McClmtock. Jessie Alethia 128. 150 McCrackm. Ruth 220 McCuiley. Michael 188. McCurry. Waller Scott 188 McDaniel. Darrell 4. 104, 113 McDaniel. Hennanne 150. McDaniel. James 40. McDaniel Martha 220 McDonald. Anne 129. 133. 150 McDonald 109. 205 McDonald. Jerry 151. McDonald. Jimmie 205 McDonald's 230 McDowell. Angela 22. 121. 122. 188 McDowell. Charlme 188 McDowell. Glona 205. McDowell. Mary 205 McDowell. Melvin 45. 205. McDowell. Sheila 115 McDowell. Sorrell Eugene 169. 174 McDowell. Stephanie 59. 115. McDowell, Sylvia 108. 113. 188 McDowoli. Sylvia D. 174 McGee. William 205. McGill. Linda Gay 108. 127. 151 McGill. George Les 127. 174 McGmty. Jeff 151. McGowan, Corine 221 McGowan. Kelvin 205. McGowan. Lavatta 205 McGowan. Soma 109. 205 McKinley, Dwane 115. McKitinck. Marly 205. McKitlnck. Tonya 205 McNeill. Mary Ann 133. 220 McWhite's Jewelers 247. McWilliams Phyllis 116. 122. 188 Macemore. Tommy 104. 107. 187 Mack. Brenda Lee 151 Mack. Debbie 205 Mack, mmy 205 Madden, Ann 187. Madden. Cynthia 19. 187. Madden. George 187. Madden. Harold 205 Madden. Inez 97. 151 Madden. Jenny 115. Madden. John Dale 117. 151. Madden. Keith 187 Madden. Kevin 17 187. Madden. Markeil 54 Madden. Page 108. 120. 206. Madden Patricia 22. 114 151. Madden Patrick 206 Madden Paula 122. 187 Madden. Rebecca 114 Madden. Samuel 220 Madden. Spencer 61. 187 Madden. Tim 206 Maddon. Timothy 70. 117.119.122.131. 188 Mahaffey. Maria 206 Mahaffy. Mary 120. 206. Maheras. Karen Mae 103.110.123.129.173. 184 Mahon. Edward Earl 127, 188 Mahon Shirley 188 Makms. Ora 220 Malone. Dwayne 71. 206 Manley. Barry 206 Manley. David Haskell 126. 151. Manley. Samuel 188 Manning. Judilh 79. 101. 103. 129. 173 Manning. Michael 27. 96. m. 116. 188 Marchman. Bob 206 Marchman. Thomas 22. 127. 140. 151 Manno. James 27. 151 Marion. Cook 248 Marlar. Lisa 89. 122. 188 Marter. Robert 206 Marler Terri 104. 188 Maronie. Ulysses 112. 114. 151 Martin, Alvin 206 Martin. Carol Ann 151 Martin. David Eugene 188 Martin Dwight Wayne 122. 188. Martin Margaret 220 Martin. PhiUp 10. 61 Martmek, Michael 29 101. 188 Martmek. Paula Susan 103. 104 Massey. Debra 109. 206 Massey. Charles 109. 173 Mathis. Bonnie Lee 173. Mathis. Kimberly 50. 113. 117. 123. 128. 129. 173 Mattison. Dwayne 13. 22. 40. 47. 114. 153 Mattison. Paincia 109. 188 Mattison. Russell 206 Medhn. James 189 Mehaffey. Vincent Scott 174 Melton. Gertrude 221. Melton. Joyce 206 Men's Shop 253 Merck. Gary 206 Merck, Jimmy Odell 174 Merck. Thomas Paul 93. 189 Midway Auto Supply 230. Mid-year Blahs 26-27 Milam Chevrolet 226 Miller. Ben 220 Miller. Charles 220 Miller. Elliot 174. Miller. Gerald 189. Miller. Geraldine 174 Miller. Jackie 109. 206. Miller. Maureen 174. Miller Outdoor Advertising 236 Miller. Rosalind 22. 116. 122. 183. 189 Mills. Caroline 109. 206 Mills. Clarence 220 Mills. Conrve 113. 174 Mills. Jerome 40. 75. 113. 127 Mills. Julia 220. Mills. Velma 120 Mims. Anna 220 Mims. Genefay 109, 206 Mims. John 206 Mims. Willie 206 M.ner. Read 189 Miracle. David 101. 128. 174 Mirade. Etvie 220. Mr. and Miss Fifty-fiver 6-7. Mitchell. Jerry 189 Mitchell. Joanne 174 Mitchell. Perry 153- Mobley. Abbey 206 Monroe. Kay 58. 69. 220 Montgomery. Aaron 71. 206 Montgomery. Angela 189. Montgomery. Felisha 108. 153 Montgomery, Thomas 206 Montgomery. Virginia 153. Monijoy. Donna 115. 206 Montjoy. Susan 115. 206. Montoya. Barry Joe 100. 101. 103. 104. 109. 113. 153 Moore. Debbie 189 Moore. Lem 189 Moore. Roger Earl 45. 189 Moore. Susan Leigh 90. 115. 174 Moore. Thomas Wade 189 Morgan. Lisa Ann 102. 174. Mosley. Anme Mae 108. 153 Mosley, Dorothy Lee 153 Mosley Naomi 109. 113. 147. 153 Moss. Tina 189 Mundy. Jane 103- Mundy. Joe 206 Mundy. Marty 206 Mundy Michael 206 Murphy. Michael 89. 111. 174 Murphy Ronald Joseph 113. 174 Murray. Paula Lynn 28.29.103.110.131.133. 153 Mynck. Corance 90 220 Mynck. Corance A 189 N NN N Nabors. James 174 Nabors. Laura Lane 103. 104. 174 Nagy. Debbie 206 Nagy. Edna NaBey. George 220 Nance. Barbara 206 Nance. Teresa 189 Nation. Bobby 122. 189 Nation. Neal 174 National Honor Society 242. 243 Neal Bobby Lewis 127. 174 Neal. John Henry 174 Neal. len. 62. 69 110. 117. 118. 121. 122. 129. 133. 153. 162. Neal. Wayne 101. 174 Neely. Nathaniel 206 Neely. Shebby 103, 174 Neely. Stanley 126. 174 Neely. Zorada 31. 109. 113. 126. 153. Neighbors. Carrol 126. 174 Nelson. Becky 174 Nelson. Bruce 206 Nelson. James ill. 206 Nelson Marlynn 109. 133. 153 Nelson. Marvin 206 Nelson. Robrn 200. 201. 206 Nesbitt. W.llie Earl 22. 39. 40. 153. Noffz. William 118. 153. Norman, Arlene 114. 153 Norns. Bobby 189 Norris. Brenda Lee 109. 113. 153 Norris. Donna 189 Norton. Melinda 115. 189 Norton. Teresa Ann 115. 206 Norwood. Cynthia 189. Now Boutique 228 o°o ° Oakes. Keith 220 O Bryant. Bobby E 45. 117. 189 O Bryant. Jerry W 58.62 123. 129 174 194 Orcutt. Kimberly G. 50. 103. 108. 121. 164 174 O'Dell. Thomas E 153 O'Rear. Robor: 46. 118. 119. 220 Osborne. Cynthia 115. 189 Osborne. Gregory S 153 Osborne. Jennifer 140, 153 O Shields. Teresa 174 Oil. Mark C 122. 189. Outzs. Melinda 115. 206 Owens. Angela 109. 206 Owens. Carolyn 104. 206. 211 Owens Connie D. 113. 194 Owens. Debra 206 Owens. Kathryn 206 Owens. Randoli E 61. 117. 206 Owens. Ricky D 174. 194 p P p P P T Ace Hardware 251 Painter. Anthony 206 Palmetto Savings and Loan Association 241 Palmetto Spinning 231 Parker. Billie A 153. Parker Karen 206 . Parker, Tammy 174 Pams Russell 206 Parnsh. Bryan L 127. 175 Parrish. Joy 103. 109. 112. 120. 206 Parsons Alexander 206 Parsons Marcia 59. 103. 115. 206 Parsons. Samuel D 61. 189 Parsons. Walter B 45. 189 Patterson. Darren 208 Patterson Ford 238 Patterson. Jackie 175 Patterson Jean 111. 220 Patterson. Jenme V 114. 154 Patterson Kimberly 206 Patterson. Manon 208 Patterson Meimda 128. 153 Patterson Melody IIS. 208 Patterson. Mike 120. 208 Patterson Mitchell 126 220 Patterson Mitchell A 24. 153 Patterson. Pnsolia T. 114. 154 Patterson Rachel E. 109. 175 Patterson, Vivian D 154 Lane-Patterson 259 Patton. Frankie I. 19. 113. 175. Paxton. Joseph 208 Peace. Meivma 109 Pearson. Beverly M. 113. 175. Pearson. Dawn R 22. 128. 133. 175. Peden. Tamm J 108. 109. 154 Peden. Tern L 189 Peele. Danny 189. Penderman. Angela 154 Pendermon Melame L 32. 62. 103. 112.113. Pendermon. Paul D. 175. Penland. Michael 120. 208. Penn. John W 189 Pennington. Cassandra 122. 190 Pennington. Susan 115. 190 Pennington. Susan 115. 190 Peppers. Dwayne T 124. 126. 154. Performing Organizations 100-107 Begmner Boys 103 Beginner Girts' 107. Lyric Choir 105. Ensemble Lab 102 Concert Choir 100 Drama Club 103 Raider Marching Band 104. Stage Band 101. Concert Band 103 Band Officers and Start 100. Color Guard 103 Peterson. Roy M 175 Peterson. Thomas 54. 208 Peterson Timothy E 208 Philson. Herbie L 190 Philson. Ronald W 175. Philson. Sylvia D 115. 127. 190 Piedmont Decorating 233 Pierce. Jay 208 Piggly Wiggly 246 Pinson. Kathryn L 127, 190 Pinson. Tony E 208 Pitts. David R 190 Pitts. Jacqueline M 154. Pitts. Joyce E( th 208 Pitts. Leroy 208 Pitts. Paula 109. 208 Pitts. Randall S. 113. 154 Pitts. Richard A 13. 40. 175 Plata. Lucky 208 Poole. Elaine 3. 22. 25.32.87 110, 113. 121. 122. 123. 124 125. 129. 136. 155. 242 Poole James C 190 Poole. Joel L 122. 190. 262 Poss. Amanda P. 115. 208. Potts. Oollie M 106. 155 Powell George C 90. 109 113. 129. 155 Powell. John M 71. 114. 124, 129. 131. 133. 155 PoweB. Led man C 190. Power. Ann S 68 110. 117. 128 155 Power Karen 120. 208 Power. LOwis H 122. 190 Power. Martin G 47. 103. 117. 121.123. 124. 128. 133. 164 175. 178 Power. Sandra L 110. 124. 148, 181. 229 Prescotl. Ed 13. 46 222 Pressley. Charter J. 108. 128. 155. Pressley Farm Equipment 245 Pressley. WiHie 187. 190 Price. Donald 13. 117. 190 Pnce. Randy S. 190. 192. 193 Pnce. Sytvia 34. 222 Prince. Charles 208 Prince. Yvonne 120. 208 Probate Judge 230 Proffitt. Timothy 208 Pryor. Lisa 122. 190. 52 Pryor. Robm 110. 123. 129. 130. 133. 175 Publications 130-133 Literary Magazine 133 Newspaper 133 Yearbook 131. Pughsley’s Pharmacy 226 Pulley. Curtis 54. 208 PuBey. Gwendolyn 190 Pulley. Johnme 114. 155 PuHey. Lynn 190 PuBey. Reza 115. 208 Pulley. Sytvia D. 155. Pulley. Terosa 122. 190 Putman. Cathy 117, 129. 175 Putnam Drugs 230. Pyles. Alfred 190 Pyles. Unda 190. Pyles. L.lhe 208 Pyles. Nathanid 109. 128 QQQQ Quality Parts and Services 247. Queen. Mary 208 R RR R ROTC 253. Rabon Creek Rural Water District 247 Raider Spirit 12-15. Rames. Amanda 115. 208 Rames. Jonathan 209 Raines, Terry R 45. 175 Ramey, John 45, 190 Randolph. Rex 190 Ray. Thomas K 126. 127. 175. Reames. Ann 209. Redd. Baron 209. Redfield. Cathieen R 122. 190 Reece. Charles 209. Reed. Angela 190 Reed. Kimberly 190 Reeder. Sammie 109. 176. Reeder. Sandra A. 176 Reeves. Angie 109. 190 Reid. Gil 104. 176 Reimers 247 Requlrod Courses 78-87. Reynolds. Anthony J 175. 262 Reynolds. Debbie 109. 209 Rhodes. Shirley 155 Rhodes. Rhonda 104. 190. 209 Rice, Angela 209. Rice. Betty 221. Rice. Calista 19. 21. 209. Rice. Darlene 109. 209 Rce. Ella Mae 190. R.ce, Judy P 109. 113. 114. 176 Rice, Linda 109. 190 Rice, Pamela 155 Rice. Patricia A 113. 176 Rice. Rhonda D 89. 109. 190 Richard. Lupma 209 Richards. Carmelita 209 Richards. Idenary 103 Richards. Lmda G 155. Richards. Mary L 108. 156 Richards. Renee 122. 190 Richardson, Nina 190 Riddle. James 190. Riddle. Nancy I 108. 115. 155. Riddle. Steven 209 Riddle. Vernon 26. 190 Ridgeway. Todd 45. 122. 190 Ridley. Kerry 209 Ridley. Kevin 209 Roberts. Darlene 109 Roberts. Towana 209 Robertson. Bryan 103. 120. 209 Robortson. Darlene 19. 166. 176 Robertson. Deborah 109 128. 176 Robertson. Don 101. 190 Robertson. Donnie 32 Robertson. Janie 115. 209 Robertson. Johnny A 91. 111. 176 Robertson. Kimberly K 109. 209 Robertson, Larry W 45. 190 Robinson. Charles C 190. Robinson, Curtis 190 Robinson. Ethel Y 190 Robinson. Francetta R 190 Robinson. James 190 Robinson. Kayla 209 Robinson. Robert 190 Robinson. Sharon B 27. 103. 114. 156 Robinson. Sheryl G. 156 Rogers Gregory L 61. 190 Rogers. James 120. 209 Rogers. Usa 115. 120. 209 Rogors. Mark 104. 209. Rogers. Robbie 109. 209. Roland. Mike 111. 126 Roof. Allan 210 Roper. Donald 222 Roper. Ruth 131. 222. Rose, Theda 115, 190 Rosenblum's 247 Ross. Don 35. 222 Ross. Donald G. 190 Ross. Margaret E 108. 110. 128. 176. Ross. Richard 117. 120. 208. 210 Rowland. Melissa C. 122. 190 Rowland. Michael S 156 Rudolph Penland 246 Rumfelt. Patnce D 190 Russell. Jacqueline 48. 52. 103. 115. 120. 210. s sss St. Joe Paper Company 246 Sams. Sheila G 115,192 Sanders. Pamela J. 115. 192 Sanders. Ronme 210. Sanders. Tony K 176 Sanders. Willie R 126. 192 Sattenfield. WiB C. 210 Satterfield. Pattie 210. Satterfield. Randy 210. Satterwhite. Jean 210. Sawyer. Jonna L. 156. Schofield. Bnan K. 156 Scott. David F. 210. Self. Wanda C 102. 114. 176 Sellars. Donnie R 156 Sellers. Thomas E 192. Senior Superlatives 162-163. Seniors 136-161 Sexton, Jack 104, 116, 210. Soxton's Jcwolcrs 234 Seymour. Greg 17.45.61.117.118.121.122. 192 Shands. Cart 54. 210 Shands. Henry 58. 210. 45 Sharon's Flower Shop 234. Sharp. Samuel 210 Sharpton. William W 192 Shaw. Bermta 109. 210 Shaw. John R 58. 176 Shaw. Sarah E 156. Shell, E.la 221. Shell Joseph E 192 Shell. Timothy K. 114. 156. Shelton. Sherry 210 Sheppard. Anne 222 Sherer. James R 130. 133. 151, 156. 264 Sherer's Body Shop 235 Sherlock. Mary 59. 222 Shirley. Tammy 104. 210 Shockley. Debra 109. 210 Shockley. Joe 210 Shockley. Shannon 210 Shockley. Tami D 176. Shumpert. Richard 113. Siebert s Food Market 234 Simmons. Kelly B 20. 22. 51. 116. 123. 129. 156. 162 Simmons. Kimberly 115. 210. Simmons. Melody 103. 192 Simmons, Pamela J. 210 Simmons. Renee 109. 120. 210 Simmons. Terne L 115. 210. Simmons. William K. 104. 156 Simpson Claude B 192 Simpson. James O 45. Simpson. Jane E 128. 192, 176 Simpson. Lenora 108. 126. 156 Simpson. Mark A 111. 177. Simpson. Mary 115. 210 Simpson. Mattie B 156 Simpson, Nma P. 113. 115. Simpson. Sarah 210 Simpson. Terne 109. 210 Simpson. Wilbert S 45. 71. 192 Simpson’s Floral Gardens 242 Sims. Curtis 210 Sims. Sherry 59. 115. 210 Sims. Mark A 177. Skinner. Chris A 192. Sloan. Danny L. 193. 210 Sloan, Davey 210. Small. Shoiby J. 11S. 193. Smallwood. Gayland 104. 210 Smart. Jeffrey 210 Smith. Alice K 110, 121. 123. 124. 126, 128. 129, 177. Smith. Cassandra 108. 156 Smith. Cynthia D. 113. 177. Smith, Dale R 45. 193 Smith. David A 36. 71, 124. 128. 129. 156. 145. 235. Smith. Debra L . 89. 193 Smith. Geri 109. 210. Smith. Grady 22. 40. 46. 88, 156 Smith. Jacqueline 157. Smith. Janet E. 114. 177. Smith. Kristin 120. 121. 196. 210 Smith. Lmda J. 19. 21. 193 Smith. Mary S. 53. 54, 59. 88. 122. 66. 193. 237 Smith. Michael R. 127. 157. Smith. Mike 46. 222 Smith Motor Company 237. Smith. Norman E. 210 Smith. Pamela D. 177 Smith. Pamela J. 115. 193 Smith. Pamola K 113. 114. 115. 157. Smith. Randy 177. 210 Smith. Randy 66 91 Sm th. Roger G 193 Srmth. Sandra A. 115. 193. Smith. Sarah L 222. Smith. Sarah R. 222 Smith. Stephen A 177. Smith. Suzanne 109. 120. 210. Smith, Tamela J. 117. 121. 129. 164. 177. Smith, Tammy L. 51. 104. 177. Smith, Willie E. 210 Smoak. Cindy 33. 103. 110. 123, 129. 157. Smoak. Timothy M 45. 193. Snelgrove. Ernest K. 127. 128. 177. Snelgrove. Holly 115. 193 Snelgrove. James 210. Snoll. Kimberly T. 113. 127. 177 Snipes. David 193. Snipes. Keith A 193 Snipes. Randall J. 157 Snyder. Carolyn V. 61. 62. 68. 69. 193 Sophomores 180-195 Southern Bank 242 Southern States Lumber Company 247 Spearman. David F. 177. Spearman. Lisa K 193 Spears. Carolyn 49.53.62.78.121.122.180. 193 Spirit Organizations 116-119 FCA 117. Pep Band 119. Spoone, Rebecca A 193 Spratt Grocery 234 Sprouso. Angie D 193 Spurgeon, Curtis L 177. Staggs. Nancy C. 122. 127. 193 Staggs. Pamela A 18.51.117.123.129.177 Starnes. Lynn 95. 210. Starnes. Susan 108. 157. State Farm Insurance 230 Staton. Donna 115. 120. 210 Staton. Michael L. 177 Staton. Tony A 122. 193 Stephens, Robert L. 193, 210 Stevenson. Billie 72. 193 Stevenson. Susan A 113. 177. Stewart. Angela 56. 59. 75. 115. 121. 196, 210. Stewart. Debbie 210 Stewart. Danna M 103. 104. 126. 129. 177 Stewart. Jane 115. 122. 193 Stoddard Beverly L 113. 177. Stoddard. Boyd ill. 114. 177. Stoddard. Eugene ill. 122. 193 Stoddard. Gaye 59. 109. 210 Stoddard Katherine 25. 110. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125, 133. 152. 157. 162. 242 Stoddard. Scott 83, 61. 117. 122, 193. Stoddard. Veldon C. 58. 128. 177. Stokes. Willie M 131. 157. 162 260 Patton-Stokes Stone. Carla 102. 105. 158. Stringer. Michael 193 Stroble. Ronnie 193 Strother, Phyllis 109. 210. Stroud. Chnstopham 193 Stroud. Sammie 40. 70. 158 Stroud. Sharon 210 Stroughton. Benny 93. 177. Student Helping Organizations 126-127 Bus Drivers 126. Substitute Bus Drivers 127. Student Librarians 127. Suber. Cynthia A. 177. Suber, Michael 210 Suber. Thomas 158. Subielt. Tommy 32. 222 Sullivan. Dobra 211. Sullivan. Delores 114, 158 Sullivan. James 211 Sullivan. Marilyn 210. Sullivan. Mark 210. Sullivan. Pamela 115. 193. Sulivan. Stanley 193 SuBivan. Tammy L. 177 Sumeral. Darlone 193. Sumeral. Debra 115. 211. Sumeral. Roger 193 Sumeral. Timothy 103. 109. 120. 211 Sumeral's Upholstery and Trim Service 230 Summer 10-11. Superior Auto Center 230 Suburban Propane 2S3 T T T T Tavern's Sportswear 230. Taylor. Angola Faith 102.103.121. 123, 177 Taylor. Card L 211. Taylor. Mark Wesley 158 Taylor. Myron H. 211. Taylor. Robert A. 124. 128 158. Taylor. Robert Richard 177. Taylor. Roger 104. 177 Taylor. Scott A 45. 115. 195 Taylor. Sharon Kay 158 Taylor. Shirley 108. 124. 128. 158 Taylor. Tammy L. 108. 127. 158. 177. Taylor. Thomas Eugene 32. 110. 121. 123. 124. 128. 154. 158 Taylor. Tracie 195. Taylor s Gulf 240 Teague Janet I. 211. Templeton, Gerald Scott 195 Terry. Randy V. 211. Tessnear. Paula 195. Thomas. James A 211. Thomas. Kevin J 129. 177. Thomas. Melvin 211. Thomason. Carolyn Elizabeth 129, 177 Thomason. Donna F. 195 Thompson. Barbara E 101. 178 Thompson. Brenda 211 Thompson. Calvm 21V Thompson. Jackie C. 211. Thompson. Thomas D 195 3M 231 Tiller. Michael 158 Tingle. Richard B 120. 211. Tobias. Berneatha 223 Todd. Anthony B 55. 58. 178. Todd. Curtis 113. 178 Todd. Mary L 109. 211 Todd. Wister D. 158. Tdand. Wilma llene 178 Tder. Arnold Gray 178. Tdor, Daniel ill. 122. 195 Tdhson. Anthony T. 26. 126. 127. 178 Tdlison. Bobby R 40. 91. 178. Tolkson Kenneth 124. 127. 142. Tdlison, Patrick N 211 Tdlison. Phillip K 159. 21V Tdlison Tamala 139. 159. Townsend. Daniel 195 Track Girls 72. Boys 72 Traynham. Randall 104. 195. Traynham. William F. 195. Tribble. Cornelle 178 Tribble. Robert B 211 Trotter. Rebecca L 115. 127. 128. 178 Tucker. Brenda Ann 159 Tucker. Furman D. 122. 188. 195. Tucker. Sherri 195 Tumblm. Alico J. 211 Tumblm. Arnold D. 211 Tumblm. Bryan E. 211 Tumblm. Ralph J 195. 211 Tumblm. Rita D 212. Tumblm. Sheila 195. 212 Tumblm. Tern Lynn 124. 128. 178 Tumblm. Vicki A 195 Turner. Samuel W. 114. 159 Turnor. Vanessa A. 212 Turner William 0 195. y vy v Varner. Donald N. 159. Vaughn. Debde E 115. 212. Vaughn. Milton C 212. Vaughn. Vickie K 212. Vaughn. William Lee 178. Vissage. Jeffrey 178. Volleyball 68-69 yywyyw Walgreen Drugs 237 Walker. Bruno 212 Waikor. Dorothea 109. 212 Walker. Jeffroy C. 212 Walker. Johnny Buck 45. 103. 159. 195 Walker. Larry David 178. Walker. Tammy M 159 Waikor. Timothy W. 159. 212. Wallace, Dale F 120. 212. Wallace. Robert S 16V 212. Walter. Stephanie A 103. 123. 129. 172. 178 Ward. Anthony G 100. 103. 104, 126. 128. 161. 262 Ward. Dean 178 Ward. Deanna R 195. Wardo . Barry L. 212 Wasson, Cathy A 80. 104. 212. Wasson. Jacqueline 88. 16V Watkms. Marba Dawn 123. 128. 133. 16V Watson. Susie 221 Watts. Hilda 109. 212 Watts. James A 212 Wattsville Drugs 238 Weatherford, Michael 161 Weathers. Brenda Gail 109. 113. 179 Weathers. David Randy 179 Weathers. Karen M 51. 53. 115. 195. Weathers. Rita F. 113. 178. Weathers. Sara Beth 122. 195 Weathers. Susan M 115. 212 Webb. Anne Mane 195 Wobb. James 212 Weber. Michael A. 212 Weekes. Jacqueline C. 129. 179. Weekes. Julian C. 212 Wetsner. Brian K. 120. 207. 212 Weisner Manufacturing Co. 25V Weds. Betty Shelley 108. 179. Wells. Edgar E. (Buddy) 40. 128. 179. Wells. Toney A 54. 212. Weis. Tracey L. 45. 195 Westfield. Lillie 195. Werts. Wiliam C. 11V 212. West. Joseph 223 Westfioid. Patnce 213. Wham, Rhonda Kay 109. 179 Wheeler. William J. 96. 179 Whelchel. Dale R 195 White. Cynthia D. 59. 115. 213 White. John Wesley 195 White Margaret S 103. 110. 123. 124. 129. 179 White, Michael J. 213 Whitmire. Irosa L 213. Whitmire. Jimmy B 179. Whitmire. Johnny Calvin 40. 43. 113. 179 Whitmore. Felicia A 109. 213. Whitmore. Otis A 195. Whitmore. Phytlis D. 195. Whitmore. Tammy D 115. 127. 195 Wilburn, Andy 213. Wiley. Timothy H. 104. 213 Wilkie. Henry Brantley 114. 214. 126. 129. 179. Wilkie. Joseph C 45. 195 Williams. Alan 213 Williams. Alfonso 195. Williams. Angela M 81. 113. 179. Williams. Antomet 115. 195. Williams. Audrey A. 121. 123. 124. 161 William s Barber Shop 233. Williams. Belinda M 114. 161. Williams. Bobby L 114. 161. Wilhams. Cynthia 195. Williams. Derrick N 213- Williams Debra 223 Williams Donnie 109. 126. 161 Williams. Jacqudme 115. 213. Williams. James A 179. Williams. Jerry D 111. 195 Williams. John H 195 Williams. Johnny L. 195. Williams. K.m Y. 195. WiBiams. Marsha L 114. 179 Williams. Patsy 22. 109. 111. 114. 16V Williams. Rhonda J. 161. Wiliams. Rufus 103. 104. 16V Williams. Stephanie 52. 115. 12V 195. 196. 213 Williams. Stephan 103. Wiliams. Stephan N 179 Williams. Susan L 123. 128. 133. 179 Williams. Tracy A 126. 195. Williams. Vaiarie 109 Williams, Valerie 213. Williams. Yancy G 45 Williamson. Tina D 195 Wilson. Alvm Eugene 213 Wilson. Bruce Bernard 213. Wilson. Enc J 195. 213. Wilson. Gerald 213. Wilson. Karen 104. 223 Wilson. Kathy M 95. 213 Wilson, Kevin L. 96. 179 Wilson Memorials 242 Wilson. Pamela 161 Wilson, Sherry 223 Wimphire. Jerry L. 58 Wood. Christine E 103. 120. 213. Wood. Earl K 120 Wood. Natalie R 115 213 Woodruff Auto Supply 230. Woodruff. Ricky N 195. Woodruff. Stanley A 179 Woods Edge 230 Woods. Frod Adam 179. Woods. Keith 213 Woods Richard Tim 54. 55. 120. 213. Woods. Rufus Martin 89. t09. 179 Woods. Wdliam Greg 65. 161 Woody. Pearl Mane 195 Woody Robert 213 Wooten. Gregory R 179 Word. Jeffrey B 128. 179. Word. Kimberly J. 213 Word. Mane Ann 108. 16V Word. Susan M 109. 120. 213. Workman, Kathy R 195 Wronn. Marvin R 213 Wrestling 71. Wnce. Peggy 221 Wright. Buddy 179 Wright. Curiis B 16V Y Y Y Y Yeargm. David 22. 40. 126. 16V Yeargm. Johnny C. 71. 179. Yeargm. Thomas 120. 213- You mans. Susan 213 Young. Arteen C. 103, 123. 129. 131. 179. 238 Young. Janice Lynn 18. 22. 127. 16V Young. Keith M 73. 126. 179 Young, Robbie A 114. 161. Young. Sherry M 109. 213. Young. Sonya E. 103. 195 Young. Tammy M 195 Young. Waltma 223, YMCA 235 Z ZZ z Zeigler. Jody L 103. 105.123. 128. 129. 13V 179. Zeigler. Sandra K 161. Stone-Zeigler 261 Going Strong at Fifty-Five LDHS is a body made up of many complex and intricate parts. Through- out the year, the student body faced changes and modifications. This was a time when indecision turned to confi- dence and insecurities matured into a sense of belonging. As students, we were faced with many highs and lows that come with each school year. We enjoyed the highs and somehow endured the lows. There were times of frustration and doubt when we wondered if we could survive nine long months of teachers and tests, but survive we did, and now we reflect upon these times with a feel- ing of pride and personal accomplish- ment. Some of us were forced to take a harsh look at the future and make dif- ficult decisions concerning it. These decisions took much thought and con- sideration, and many long, arduous hours were spent contemplating them. By attending school related events, or simply providing a friendly atmos- phere, we displayed our enthusiasm for this school. We did not, however, in this mass of enthusiasm, lose our sense of individuality or sense of iden- tity. Each of us was unique and had our own personality and style. Many factors were involved in the composition of 78-79 school year. One thing is certain: this was a singular experience, one we would never have the opportunity to enjoy again. Whether up or down, high or low, we made the most of it. We truly were going strong at 55. After locking the keys inside her car, Sallie Blakely asks Joel Poole and Tony Ward for as- sistance. Expressing his creative ability, Tony Reynolds considers submitting his work to the literary magazine for publication. As Laura Griffin drinks a medicinal potion, Meredith Daniel tells her of its qualities during a skit in French III class. 262 Going Strong at Fifty-Five Editors: Anita Burns and Gene Grubbs. Photographers: David Hughey, Tim Madden, and Paula Murray. Staff: Jeffrey Bagwell. Lendy Blakely. Meredith Daniel. Sophie Garrett. Laura Griffin, Cecelia Hall. Cindy Hanks. Lisa Hannah. Cathy Kadingo. Willie Stokes. Arleen Young, and Jody Zeigler. Advisors: Susan Byars and Ruth Roper. Keys Representatives: Morris Kenig and Rita Ingram. Printer: Keys Printing Co.. Greenville. ■ South Carolina. Copies Printed: 1075 Paper: 80 pound sterling gloss enamel. Endsheets: 65 pound carnival cover. Cover: White spunflex with gold metal applique by Kingsport Press. Typography: Body copy — 10 pt. Helvetica. Captions — 8 pt. Helvetica. Headlines — Intro- duction and Closing. Stymie Bold: Campus Life. Toms Roman; Sports. Melior; Academics. Avant Garde Gothic Medium; Clubs. Windsor Bold; People. Avant Garde Gothic Book. Setting the mood of her painting, Holly Evatt uses deep colors. Going Strong at Fifty-Five 263 ENTER