Lexington High School - Bearer Yearbook (Lexington, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1969 volume:

Lexington School is: People. Memories of desks, halls, and books are empty without memo- ries of people. People give meaning to inanimate objects which are incorporated into our environment. They give life to ideas which lie dormant in textbooks. The 1969 Bearer has endeavored to capture the moods of our people in various activities and to give meaning to the events which make up our school year. Its People Its Moods 4 People Our existence is meaningless without people to make up our environment, the timid first grader on that first day, gregarious students enjoying a moment of mirth, the slow pace exhibited by those with broken bones, and gusto shown over a lunch of hamburgers after backbreaking exercises in P.E. People Comprising our daily entity we find the indolent scholar, the sparkling smile of that first grader, a rare appearance of our coach in action, a sloppy um- brella, and relentless energy demonstrated at a pep rally. Ours is a rural heritage. Summertime will find people pursuing various activities. Many will spend part of their time doing farm work, or utilizing home making skills. Others may find employment in town, but some will spend part of that precious time-off down at the ’ole swimming hole. People 9 Moods may be expressed through changing styles. The fever of the mod generation has arrived on our campus in the form of the midi dress and the fad of monogramed pants. Cheerleaders express jubilant spirit at -the game. There may be exhilaration over an hon- or just won, or being just plain lazy, goofin' off and drinking cokes. II 12 This was the year of our national election. The moods of the nation are mirrored in the feelings of our young politicians. The mood of concentration is ex- pressed by the guitar player, frustration is exemplified in solving a complicated math problem. Coach Thomas is caught laying down the law, and an instructor gives enlightenment to a difficult passage in Macbeth. 13 Progress Keeping pace with the innovations of our era there have been great strides forward in progress. New equipment in the library, a new TV system, a new football stadium and even a few air conditioners have now turned up on our campus. 14 Student Life Page 17 Athletics Page 47 Organizations Page 65 Administration Page 87 Academics Page 93 Advertisements Page 141 16 STUDENT LIFE IS Student Life GAIL HOWARD, Editor getting together with your favorite people. practicing three weeks for the Spring Festival and then having your act cancelled. working on a Homecoming float till 3 a. m. an honor received just when you thought you were unappreciated. a banquet that serves ham sliced thin enough to read your homework through. 1969 Bearer Staff The motivation behind the ’69 Staff was to beat the Second Place Merit Award received by the '68 Staff from National Scholastic Press Association. On to First Place was the battle cry as the staff endeavored to capture the memories of the year, and transform them into a lasting record, while trying to improve and enrich the '69 Edition. Academics Editor, Kathy Cox works very hard try- ing to fit big pictures in small spaces and vice-versa. Faye Springer not only served as Organizations Editor, but also helped with the art work. Just watch my sore finger please, Mrs. Johnson John Sewell and Charles Glover helping each Editor when needed. warns Ann Thompson, Editor. Sports Editor, Larry Jenkins dashes for a hot news item, oops, wrong door Larry! Business Manager, Jacque Carriveau and Assistant Morris Williams are in the process of selling Mr. Creekmore an Student Life Editor, Gail Howard discovered in a rare moment working. 19 One of the highlights of the school year is Homecoming. This year's queen was lovely LINDA NIX, whose sparkling personality and good humor made her a favorite with all the student body. Homecoming 1968 Homecoming Queen LINDA NIX is crowned 20 by Mr. White during halftime. RUNNER UP and ESCORT Kaye Ownes Jerry Comer JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES Sonya Shelton David Mewborne SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVES Dale Osborn Rex White FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVES Vicki Tate Willie White EIGHTH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES Christy Stovall Ricky Howard SEVENTH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES Sandra Burbank Marty Mobley New Stadium Dedicated Because of the sweat and toil that go into homecoming it might be said to last a week. During the week representatives are chosen from each grade, with the queen’s election from the Senior Class. First, committees are chosen to mastermind plans for the floats, meaning begging uncles and neighbors for trucks and trailers. Thursday is Color Day, and that night students gather round the bonfire and fill the night with cheers and songs as they demonstrate school spirit. Work begins on the floats after the bonfire, Friday morning finds hectic preparation on the trucks, now transformed into beautiful floats. The parade is held that afternoon with a pep rally immediately following, at which the spirit stick is awarded the most spirited class. This year the Senior Class captured that honor. The night of the game is a tense one as students cheer the team on. Our new stadium was dedicated in honor of the mighty Bears coach, Raymond Mc- Means. The high stepping marching 22 WINNING FLOAT - Designed by Junior Class with the theme: Corral the Mustangs. SOPHOMORE CLASS FLOAT - Sentences the Mustangs to Death. Our victory over the Loretto Mustangs added the final touch to the excitement of Home- THE SENIOR CLASS designed this float for Queen LINDA NIX to carry out the theme “When you wish upon a Star. EIGHTH GRADE FLOAT - Promises to launch the Mustangs, coming 1968. Wayne Bailey tries a quarter- back left to make the victory. SEVENTH GRADE FLOAT - Has a real live Mustang all rounded up. Drinking Champagne, feeling no pain? Ann Thompson Steve Cox Peggy Pendergrass Betty Nunley Kaye Owens Top Each Year certain students make academic and service records that demand respect. It has become a tradition to recognize the academic Top Ten of the Senior Class. 24 Charles Glover Joan Shelton Karen Konig Kay Robertson Wanda Rossen Ten These ten students have maintained an A-B average during their entire high school career. 25 Best All Around Selected Each year the High School classes select a boy and a girl who possess the characteristics of Best All Around. Because of the personal attributes of these outstanding students, they are held in high esteem by their classmates. Senior - LINDA SPRINGER Senior - ADRIAN MOSLEY Sophomore - KEITH DAVIS Sophomore - JANICE SHOOK Freshman - DWIGHT GRIFFIN Freshman - VICKIE TATE Most Beautiful SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Kaye Owens and Danny Thigpen 28 One of the distinctions conferred on a representative boy and girl from each high school class is, Most Beautiful - Most Handsome. JUNIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES David Glover and Wanda Michael Most Handsome The students chosen for this honor are selected by popular vote of their respective classmates. SOPHOMORE CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Polly Davis and Ronnie Howard FRESHMAN CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Patsy Cox and Steve Oliver 29 SPONSOR, Ronald Killen gives Danny Pettus and Donna Richardson instructions as to the best lay-out pro- cedure to use. EDITOR, Kay Robertson Bear Facts Bridges Communication Gap This year's BEAR FACTS staff went all-out in an effort to provide the students with the best in reading pleasure. A new printing format was introduced pro- viding up-to-date coverage of school activities and student achievements. Everyone anticipates the next edition of the BEAR FACTS as the paper helps bridge the communication gap which is an obstacle in the lives of students. It gives the latest in fashions, gossip, and serious matters; such as patriotism. Through the paper the students become better acquainted and learn interesting things about one another. At its present rate of progress the paper is becoming one of the better features of our school. ASST. EDITOR, Ann Balch THE STAFF, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandra Hodges, Keith Davis, Kathy Walker, Patti Hammond, Ricky Lit- trell and Elaine johnson, make plans for another newsy edition. Good Food, Friends and Fellowship Our representative to Girl’s State, held on the picturesque campus of Huntington College, was Kaye Owens. The girls had working sessions in which they elected a Governor and various state officials, attended lectures and speeches on legislative matters, and learned how bills are passed. They toured the state capital, famous for its winding staircase, and heard a speech by Governor Albert Brewer. The week also included recreation and a talent show by the girls themselves. Kaye, after much consideration decided the best part of all was the good food and the many friends she made while there. Boy’s State was on the Troy University campus this year, where Tim Mewboum, Steve Cox, Tony Brown, and Jim Johnson represented Lexington. Would you believe the boys arose at daybreak for 45 minutes of exercise before breakfast? Classes were held on Alabama government, various speakers lectured, and the boys were all assigned to some part of the government, where during mock legislative sessions they voted on various bills. Like Kaye, the boys decided the best part was the friends, fellowship, and good food. Kaye Owens Tony Brown Tim Mewbourn MR. FFA and MISS FHA Don Williams Ann Thompson FFA - FHA Favorites Mr. FFA and Miss FHA is an honor bestowed on two students from each club. The boy is se- lected because of his exceptional ability to farm, and the girl because she demonstrates her capability as a homemaker. These two students exhibit ideal membership. Another honor is the Beau and Sweetheart, selected by popular vote. Each club selects a member of the opposite sex. Those chosen rank high in the minds of the club members as outgoing, outstanding, with an all-round good personality. FFA SWEETHEART - FHA BEAU Kathy Cox Tim Mew bourn 32 Fantasy of Evening in Venice With a bountiful table and lavish de- corations the Juniors and Seniors could invision for one brief moment floating down the Grand Canal in a gondola. The annual Junior-Senior banquet is always a gala affair, and everyone agreed this was one of the best ever. JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ESCORTS JR. CLASS PRESIDENT WAYNE BAILEY 33 Juniors and Seniors The student body was furnished hilarious entertain- ment with the presentation of the one-act plays pre- sented by the Juniors and Seniors. GRANDMA FIXES THINGS starred: Carolyn Cox, John Sewell, David Glover, Patty Hammond, Wan- da Michael, Mike Nix, Sonya Shelton, and Larry Jenkins. 34 Provide Variety Much merriment and variety was provided by Grandma Fixes Things, Great Smo- kies, The Laughing Ghost, and An Apple for Teacher. THE LAUGHING GHOST starred: Patsy Butler, Donna Harlan, Shirley Trousdale, Steve Cox, Kay Robertson, Linda Nix, Jerry Herston, and Jacque Carriveau as the voice of the ghost. AN APPLE FOR TEACHER starred: Peggy Pendergrass, Kaye Owens, Terry Herston, Charles Glover, Tony Brown, Jim Johnson, Gail Howard, Patricia Mancuso, Wanda Rosson, Betty Nunley, Danny Thig- pen, Brenda Collins, Jane Slaton, and Jacque Carriveau. 35 Awards National Science Foundation Awards were merited by Sharon Hodges and Ann Balch, both Juniors. Two Juniors winning recognition through the National Science Foundation were Ann Balch and Sharon Hodges, who received an award in the Secondary Science Train- ing Program. In addition, Sharon received the Chemis- try Award, Wilson Dam Section from the American Chemical Society. Outstanding Teenager of America awards were received by three Seniors; Steve Cox, Kay Robertson, and Kaye Owens. In addition Kay and Steve were selected as Teen-Of-The-Week, and received recognition in the local newspaper. 36 OUTSTANDING TEENAGER OF AMERICA Kay Robertson OUTSTANDING TEENAGER OF AMERICA Kaye Owens A unique award given for twelve years OUTSTANDING TEENAGER OF AMERICA of perfect attendance was presented to Steve Cox BETTY ANN NUNLEY. An honor conferred on these eight people on the basis of their high school scholastic average is. National High School Award for Excellence. L to R: Joan Shelton, Kaye Owens, Wanda Rosson, Ann Thompson, Steve Cox, Kay Robertson, Betty Nunley, and Karen Konig. 37 — Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award An award given to Seniors who show themselves to be leaders, active in campus clubs, and all-round good sports, is the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. The 1969 graduate to receive this award is Kaye Owens. Kaye Owens Jerry Hill Memorial Award The Jfcrry Hill Memorial Award was established by the Senior Class of 1969, in honor of Jerry Hill, a 1966 graduate, and is based on character, service to the school, and future citizenship. A memorial key is awarded, and the recipient has his name placed on a plaque. The first to receive this award was Don Williams, a graduate of the class of '69. Don Williams 38 Citizenship Awards Mr. and Miss Lexington School PRIMARY GRADES REPRESENTATIVES Belinda Slaton - Dennis Masonia STEVE COX JOAN SHELTON 40 ELEMENTARY REPRESENTATIVES Willene Johnson - David Tate Of 1969 Reign Amid Royal Splendor SEVENTH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES Melanie Wimpee - Marty Mobley FLOWER GIRLS: Debbie Thigpen, Carla Lamb, Susan Thigpen, Karen Smith, La- Juana Farris, Regina Kelley. CROWN BEARERS: Linda Pet- tus, Joel Glover. TRAIN BEARERS: Belinda Wright, Greg Truitt. LADIES IN WAITING: Brenda Collins, Cathy Collier, Wanda Rosson, Gail Howard, Jane Slaton, Shirley Trousdale, Betty Nunley, Carol Wiley, Kay Robertson, Karen Konig. EIGHTH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES Shelia DanLey - Darrell Glover SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVES Janice Shook - Keith Davis FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVES Patti Williams - Harold Cox JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES Kathy Walker - Wayne Bailey 41 Big, Wide, Wonderful World Mirrored Flappers Delight A New Way of Walking Twirling Petites 43 Two Hours of Enchantmen The LHS court of 1969 reigned in splendor over the Spring Festival, as dances, frolics, and displays of talent got under way. A flurry of activity was evident on campus for two weeks before the grand event, as students and faculty toiled over entertainment and decorations. The days of back- breaking work proved worthwhile, however, as parents and friends who filled the gym found it transformed into a court and throne and lavished words of praise and admiration. Trumpet Treaders Wonderful World of Color Offered The audience was able to forget their problems and worries for two hours as they were carried back to their child- hood by the enchantment of the Big Wide Wonderful World. In Discovery of America Chris Colum- bus displays his tattoo. HERALDS: David Glover and Don Bailey. During presentation of flag, court stands at audition. Scenes from Big Top How Do You Do My Partner 45 Scenes from Big Top. Master of Ceremonies Tony Brown Scenes from Big Top. Scenes from Big Top. Scenes from Big Top. With the presentation of Old Glory by Master of Ceremonies Tony Brown, and the singing of God Bless America by Mistress of Ceremonies Kaye Owens, the festivities of the thirty-second an- nual Spring Festival came to a touching grand finale. Mistress of Ceremonies, Kaye Owens. Mexican Hat Dance ATHLETICS ARE ... a cheap place to take your date. ... a way to get your name in the paper. ... having some dopey girl ask you why you're running in the hall. ... the embarrassment of dropping your baton in front of a crowd at halftime. ... aches and pains received from practicing long hot hours, then losing but willing to try again next time. LARRY JENKINS,Editor ...where all prejudices are forgotten in the struggle to victory. Mighty Bears Win Homecomin ROW 1, SEATED: L. Mason, R. McCrary, W. White. G. Walker, R. Roden, G. Erwin, J. Hayes, L. Raney. R. Cottles. ROW 2, KNEELING: W. Bailey, T. Brown, D. Griffin. R. Tate, D. Bailey, M. Barnett. J. Bulls. G. Burbank. R. Ritter. BACK ROW, STANDING: Coach Thomas, A. Mosley, G. Herston, R. Allen. K. Williams, J. Holden. R. White, L. Holden, S. Beatle, J. Comer, and Coach McMeans. Football at LHS provides an excellent opportunity for boys to get fresh air and exercise, and it also provides entertain- ment for the students and alumni. The football team has opportunities afforded no other organi- zation, because they are able to promote good will among the other schools of Lauderdale County. Despite fine coaching and hard playing, the team accom- plished nothing spectacular as they wound up on the minus side of the ledger with a 3-7 season. However, in sports- manship, spirit and good will among other schools, in our estimation our team was NUMBER ONE. And, as football people are fond of saying, wait till next year. To the delight of the fans the Mighty Bears did roll up a Homecoming win over Loretto, their first in three years. Highlights of this game were the four touchdowns made by Quarterback Wayne Bailey. GERALD HERSTON Senior - Tackle RICKY McCRARY Junior - Guard jams Big Bears Coach, Raymond Mc- Means, pounces on unsuspecting referee. WAYNE BAILEY Junior - Quarterback RANDY TATE Soph. - Quarterback RANDY RODEN Junior - Fullback WILLIE WHITE Freshman - Halfback DWIGHT GRIFFIN Freshman - Halfback TONY BROWN Senior - Fullback 1968-69 SCHEDULE ucaINGTON OPPONENT 24 Waterloo 12 25 Tanner 13 13 LCHS 33 6 T. M. Rogers 14 38 Loretto 18 0 Ardmore 40 0 Hazelwood 40 7 Central 25 6 Hatton 33 6 W. Limestone 33 •Homecoming HAROLD COX Freshman - Tackle RAYFORD ALLEN Senior - Tackle KENNETH WILLIAMS Junior - Tackle 49 Team Demonstrates Exceptional Sportsmanship LARRY HOLDEN ADRIAN MOSLEY Soph. - Guard Senior - Guard LARRY MASON Soph. - Guard GAYLON WALKER Sophomore - End GARY BURBANK Junior - Halfback DON BAILEY Sophomore - End REX WHITE Junior - Center GARY ERWIN Junior - Center 4.ARRY RANEY Freshman - End JERRY HOLDEN Sophomore - End JACK BRYAN Senior - End JERRY COMER Senior - End SAMMY BEADLE Sophomore - End Baby Bears Train for Future Battles FRONT ROW: Nix, Tays, Newton, Faulkner, Johnson, Lash. ROW 2: McGuire, White, Mobley, Mobley, Williams, Grossheim. BACK ROW: Coach Coker, Hanson, Pettus, Howard, Balentine, Hill, Gray, Littrell. One might think the Junior team had an unsuccessful season; winning only one game, but we feel this was valuable training for our Baby Bears who will face future varsity battles. A team must learn to cope with and overcome defeat; as well as, enjoy the sweet smell of success in victory. The up-coming varsity team showed up well in spring training and our coaches feel the future looks bright. I told you these jerseys would shrink if you put them in hot water, says Coach Thomas. 51 Varsity Cagers Exhibit Dexterity JAMES BULLS REX WHITE Forward Center With a team composed of only four seniors, the Varsity cagers won their first three games. The first loss came from Central in a heart-breaking 89-76 defeat. Three more victories, then another loss, and so the season went. One of the brightest spots of the season was the dribbling feat performed by Wayne Bailey in the County Tournament, against Burrell-Slater Wayne must have set some sort of record by holding the ball a total of 20 minutes. WAYNE BAILEY Guard MORRIS WILLIAMS Forward Throughout the season, Rex White demonstrated a great ability by hitting S0°Jo of his free throws. Ricky Allen maintained an 18 point average, and James Bulls, Larry McGee, and Steve Cox demon- strated dexterity by being able to play and shoot from almost any position. ALTON GULLEY Forward RICKY ALLEN Guard DANNY THIGPEN Forward 53 Blaze of Glory Not Exhausted by Winds of Defeat FRONT ROW: Cox, Bulls, Williams, Thigpen. BACK ROW: Bailey, White, Allen, Mosley, McGee, Gulley, Coach Coker. Coach Coker claps as Morris swoons over the 20 minute dribbling feat of Wayne Bailey during the county tournament. 54 LEXINGTON OPPONENT 76 Col. Hgts 63 70 Elkmont 67 83 Moulton 73 76 Central 89 73 Sheffield 94 44 Elkmont 69 88 Brooks 59 60 T. M. Rogers 73 65 Hatton 66 WBC 65 Town Creek 63 WBC 60 Elkmont 65 WBC 53 Clements 65 Xmas Tour. 69 LCHS 72 Xmas Tour. 74 Hatton 81 57 LCHS 50 59 Mars Hill 73 69 Moulton 68 62 Central 90 69 T. M. Rogers 74 Co. Tour. 68 Waterloo 46 Co. Tour. 25 Burrell Slater 12 28 Hatton 32 52 Bradshaw 88 71 Belgreen 78 92 Waterloo 56 81 LCHS 61 Area Tour. 75 Moulton 89 Hoopsters Hold Their Own The B Team ended the season with a 10-10 record, proving they were able to hold their own against their opponents. Don Bailey set the pace in scoring, with Randy Tate coming in a close second. Top rebounders were Jerry Holden and Gary Corum. Spectators contend this was an unusual team. Don Bailey made a ballet leap over the scorekeepers desk during one game, and giggles' got a technical foul for obeying the coaches orders. B-TEAM SCHEDULE LEXINGTON OPPONENT 58 Colbert Hgts. 51 43 Elkmont 35 66 Moulton 61 55 Central 84 42 Sheffield 51 20 Elkmont 25 41 Brooks 48 84 Rogers 53 44 Hatton 40 49 LCHS 76 58 Mars Hill 65 68 Moulton 52 44 Central 69 65 Rogers 45 69 Hatton 52 62 Bradshaw 70 49 Belgreen 61 86 Waterloo 48 66 LCHS 46 58 Mars Hill 77 L TO R: R. Littrell, D. Bailey, D. Pettus, G. Burbank, R. Tate, J. Holden, G. Corum, S. Beadle, G. Mc- Gee, R. Hammond. T. Davis. STANDING: Coach Coker. KNEELING: Roy Michael, Mgr.; Charles Glover, Scorekeeper; Keith Davis, Mgr. 55 Freshmen Roll Up 13-1 Record L TO R: Steve Littrell, Steve Truitt, Dwight Griffin, Bill Byrant, Harold Cox, Danny Springer, Gary Michael, Roger Freeman, Jim Balch, Tommy Cottrell, Mike Newton. KNEELING, Coach Thomas. The freshman team entered the county tournament with a 13-1 record to face Burrell- Slater. Our cagers led to the middle of the fourth quarter when Burrell-Slater broke open the lead and surged ahead by one point. With 3 seconds left. Coach Thomas called time out to restage our strategy, but Gary's last second shot failed just as the buzzer sounded. With tear dimmed eyes the boys accepted the County Sportsmanship Trophey and vowed to slay 'em next year. Gary proves his agility If Danny grows another inch, move over Lew Alcindor! SEVENTH GRADE: BOTTOM ROW: K. Balch, D. White. P. Newton. T. Truitt. ROW 2: B. McCafferty, R. Etheridge, M. Mobley, R. Sla- ton. BACK ROW: Mgr. Gary Campbell, Coach Thomas. Seventh-Eighth Grade Teams There is spirited competition all over the county as games are scheduled be- tween Seventh and Eighth Graders of opposing schools. Coach Thomas works hard with our boys to encourage their participation in sports. Many of them show promise as future varsity cagers. BOTTOM ROW: G. J hnson, M. Holden, M. McGuire, D. Williams, S. Mobley, D. Glover. ROW 2: B. Howard, R. Howard, P. Nix, A. Gray, T. Hill, L. Pettus. BACK ROW: Coach Thomas, 57 Mgr. Gary Campbell, Scorekeeper, Quinton Hanson. Track Team Places Third BOTTOM ROW, L TO Rj Shelton, Balentine, Balentine, McGuire, Littrell, Gray, Hill. ROW 2: Bulls, McGee, Nolen, Springer, Balch, Freeman, Rainey. ROW 3s Michael, Holden, Burbank, Brown, Bailey, Roden. TOP ROW: Holden, Cox, Cox, Beadle, Truitt, White, Bailey. Some people will do anything to get Spring is in the air their picture in the yearbook. In County Meet 59 The grueling task of training for the meet Batmen Show Spirit and Promise Mighty Casey smiles as he strikes out! It was a tough season ... there were only two Seniors ... losing two games before the first win ... time out as Coach Thomas rushes wife to hospital ... another cheerleader . .. two players complain all season about dusty baseball field fogging up glasses ...oh well, next year, three seniors and a winning season. Lesson 1: This is a baseball! OH, FOR ONE MORE RUN! Lexington 5 vs Rogersville 8 Lexington 2 vs Loretto 5 Lexington 6 vs Central 5 Lexington 2 vs Hazelwood 3 Lexington 6 vs Leighton 7 Lexington 3 vs Sheffield 10 Lexington 1 vs Rogersville 3 Lexington 5 vs Central 4 Lexington 7 vs Loretto 12 Lexington 6 vs Hazelwood 11 Lexington 3 vs Sheffield 8 Lexington 4 vs T. M. Rogers 5 Lexington 2 vs T. M. Rogers 3 60 Out at second! It's a good thing he didn't leave his right guard home. ROW 1, KNEELING, L TO R: Williams, Mgr.; Littrell, Davis, Pettus, Howard, Bailey, Littrell, ROW 2: Davis, Mgr.;Balch, Bailey, Michael, White, Comer and Coach Thomas. Sluggers Set Spring Pace Catcher gives signal and players are ready. 62 Suicide squeeze bum! Athletic Rewards Pictured on this page are the students who have won recognition for their outstanding service to the Athletic Department. ALL WHEELER BASIN FOOTBALL Gary Burbank and Jerry Comer LIONS CLUB MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Basketball: Steve Cox Football: Tony Brown ALL COUNTY TEAM: BASKETBALL Wayne Bailey, Don Bailey, and Gary Michael. DON MICHAEL ATHLETIC AWARD ALL WHEELER BASIN BASKETBALL -Steve Cox Ricky Allen ANN HOLDEN - Junior JUDY COX - Junior KATHY COX - Junior Dynamic Bevy of Beauties Dynamic is the word to des- cribe the sextet who represen- ted LHS as cheerleaders this year. They meant more to the school than just tradition; they were the spark that ignit- ed the school's fiery spirit. In commemoration of her twelve years hard work and service with the cheerleaders, Mrs. Dorothy White, their Sponsor, was awarded a plaque at the close of the school year. L TO R: Michael, Shook, Cox, Holden, Cox, and Owens KAYE OWENS - Senior JANICE SHOOK - Sophomore WANDA MICHAEL - Junior AN ORGANIZATION IS ... an unorganized meeting. ... something you get kicked out of for not attending. ... finding that you are the Chairman of a committee, and the only member. Organizations ... a rehearsal that lasts until thirty seconds after the last bus leaves. ... trying not to crack up while lighting an induction candle. FAYE SPRINGER, Editor ...getting hiccups in the middle of a band concert. Students Receive High Honor Becoming a member of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is one of the highest honors a student may receive. Induction ceremonies are held in the fall and spring with the faculty selecting members who qualify on the basis of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. This year, in addition to sponsoring the honor roll, the National Honor Society began a project of each year pur- chasing and leaving some scholastic material to the school library. In addition, three members were sent to the Na- tional Honor State Convention. The social activities of this group included a Christmas party and a picnic in the spring. BOTTOM TO TOP: Steve Cox, Pres., Ann Thompson, Vice-Pres., Joan Shel- ton, Sec., Linda Nix, Treas. SEATED L TO R: Charles Glover, Wanda Rossen, Donna Harlan, Kaye Owens, Betty Nunley, Peggy Pendergrass, Brenda Collins, Kay Robertson. Linda Springer. Jane Slaton. Diane O’Kelly, Karen Konig. STANDING ROW 1, L TO R: Rebecca-Glover. Mar- garet Williams, Kathy Walker. Faye Springer, Carol Cox. Kathy Cox. Judy S. Cox. Sharon Hodges, Wanda Michael, Joan Ham- mond, Judy Cox, Ann Holden. SECOND ROW; Patty Hammond, Ann Balch, Judith Thigpen, Carolyn Cox, Evone Lash, John Se- well, Larry Jenkins, David Glover, Shirley Harrison, Wayne Bailey, Gary Burbank. SEATED L TO R: Donna Wright, Amy Thigpen, Mike McGuire, Mary walker, Janice Michael, Karen Bailey. STANDING L TO R: Barbara Springer, Polly Davis, Belinda Roberson, Regina Duff, Kathy Cox, Ricky Howard. Dale Osborn, Ray Hamner, Sponsor Mrs. Belew. NOT PICTURED: Betty Ann Nunley, Larry McGee. Council Works for Composed of students from all phases of school life, the STUDENT COUNCIL is an elected organization representing each homeroom in high school. The Council has the responsibility of selecting Southern Assemblies, is in charge of plans for homecoming, hall monitering, fire drills, and Patriotism Week, during which an assembly is held. Their special project this year was buying a flagpole for the new stadium. School Improvement OFFICERS: Ann Balch, Vice Pres.; Kay Robertson, President: Elaine Johnson, Secretary. JSO Completes Maiden Year L TOR; President, Christi Stovall; Vice-Pres., Sandra Burbank; Sec., Pam Thigpen; Reporter, Barbara Springer A newly organized service club for Junior High girls is the JUNIOR SERVICE ORGANIZATION. This group of enthusiastic girls has been responsible for bulletin boards, arranging baskets for the less fortunate, giving a Christmas party for the Special Class, and assisting the GSO with the faculty-student ballgame. Some of their monthly meetings were enlivened by demonstrations on floral arranging by one of the lo- cal florists. Their maiden year proved to be one of fun and hard work. BOTTOM ROW; Sponsor; Alvis, Murks, Springer, Michael, Murks, McKelvey, Collier, Sharp, Paxton, Johnson. ROW 2; Peck, Tate, Putman, Thigpen, Allen, Hammond, Wright, Hale, Lemay, Lemay. ROW 3; Johnston, Wim- pee, Livetett, Cole, Thigpen, Hardeman, King, Taylor, Shelton, Faust. ROW 4; Griffin, Shelton, Ellis, Beavers, Smith, McCain, Thomas, Thigpen, McGee, Williams. ROW 5; Romine, Roberson, Thigpen, Butler, Bailey, Brum- ley, Manous, Michael, Comer, Vinson. ROW 6: Davis, Thompson, Danley, Michael, Hodges. Pettus, Springer, Crittenden, Newton, Roberson. 68 A Welcome Contribution Service to the school and community is the goal of the GIRLS SERVICE ORGANIZATION. This club has undertaken many worthwhile projects this year: a March of Dimes drive, favors for the old folks home, favors for servicemen overseas, and the faculty-stu- dent ballgame. This organization is a welcome contribution to our school. STANDING, Pres. Ann Thompson. SEATED, Vice-Pres. Donna Harlan. Sec.-Treasurer, Shirley Trousdale. BOTTOM ROW, L TO R: P. Cox, P. Garner, B. Paxton, M. Walker, B. Newton, R. Hayes. ROW 2: K. Beavers. T. Scott, J. Briggs. P. Williams, F. Sledge. D. Wright. ROW 3: D. Thompson. R. Grigsby. L. Eddy, C. Smith, D. White, R. Davis. ROW 4: V. Pettus. J. Newton, B. Roberson, J. Brown. K. Fulks, J. Paxton, D. Hammond. 5th ROW: P. Balentine, R. Carriveau, R. Cox, L. Faust, S. Weeks, J. Hammond, S. Nix. ROW 6: W. Harden, K. Robertson, D. Richardson, K. Haney, C. Hayes, K. Newton. BACK ROW: B. Roberson, K. Mitchell, D. Williams. Key Club Outstanding The motto of the KEY CLUB, We Build, proved to be the aim of this club as it helped build better and stronger charac- ter in its members. Sponsored by the North Florence Kiwanis Club, the Lexington chapter rated outstanding among the service clubs of the school as it strived to aid and serve the various needs of the student body. Numerous projects were underway this year. The boys sent Christmas cards to service- men overseas, participated in a patriotism assembly, made contributions toward the purchase of a water cooler for the front hall, and held an assembly of their own on law and order. BOTTOM L TO R: Howard, Burbank, Brown, Allen, Bailey. ROW 2: Se- well, Allen. Williams, Pettus, Davis. ROW 3s Nix, Herston, Williams, Bulls, Glover. BACK ROW; Sponsor, Mr. Green, Herston, Glover, Davis, Michael, Sponsor, Mr. Killen. 70 TOP TO BOTTOM: President, Steve Cox; Vice President, Randy Roden, Treasurer, Larry Jenkins. NOT PIC- TURED: Wayne Bailey, Secretary. KEY CLUB SWEETHEART Ann Holden Library Club Gains Aide OFFICERS: L TO R: Teddy Davis, Vice-Pres.; Janice Michael, Sec.; and Linda Springer, President assist Ricky Littrell. An organization to promote good library service and help enrich the experience of its members, it the LIBRARY CLUB. Student assistants perform a vital service by helping maintain the library and its equipment. In addition, this year, Mrs. Mary Shelton as- sisted as our Aide. LEFT SIDE, TOP TO BOTTOM: Ray Shook, Richard Thornton, Melvin Barnett, Tony Griffin, Kay Kilien, Diane O'Kelly. RIGHT SIDE TOP TO BOTTOM: Sponsor Mrs. Ber- gin, Susie Barnett, Glenda Newton, Glendora Cumberledge, Regina Hammond. Library Aide, Mrs. Mary Shelton goes over the days plans with Librarian, Mrs. Edna Bergin. BOTTOM ROW L TO R: Copeland, Duff, Wells, Mewboum, Springer, Thigpen, Stutts. ROW 2s Snow, Spon- sor: White, Sponsors Shook, Michael, Thigpen, Lee, Glover, Mancuso. ROW 3s Clark, Sponsors Johnson, Butler, Osborn, Herston, Gray, Jackson, Cox, Mabe. ROW 4s McDonald, Hunt. Belew. Slaton, Nix, Mew- bourn, Putman, Peck, Holden. ROW 5s Herston, Hill, Garner, Walker, Shelton, Howard. Littrell, Ham- mond. BACK ROWs Allen, Rippy, Liverett, Griffin, Belew, Williams, Springer. Late but Still Great A late start could not dampen the enthusiastic spirit of the energetic PEP CLUB, who enjoyed one of their best years. Designed to boost team spirit and good sportsmanship the club displayed morale build- ing bulletin boards, and flaunted encouraging signs at each ball game. To complete their projects for the year, a gold and white basketball was purchased for use during warm-up period. TOP TO BOTTOM: Pres., Kaye Owens V. P., Joan Shelton Sec., Kathy Cox Reporter., Danny Pettus 72 Students Win Annual Game The organization for boys who letter in one of the major sports is the L CLUB. These boys are active in carrying out their goal of creating an interest in athletics and promoting school spirit. The club is presently engaged in planning wholesome and recreational activities for the future which will encourage fair play and sports- manship. In a hard fought battle, the students won the an- nual Faculty-Student ball game with a score of 44-42. The most exciting highlight of this game was the midcourt goal bagged by Coach McMeans just before the buzzer sounded for the half. Proceeds from this game were used to complete payment on the whirlpool. President: Tony Brown, Vice-Pres.: Steve Cox, Secretary: Don Williams. FROM BACK TO FRONT: J. Holden, R. Tate, R. White, H. Cox, R. Allen, G. Burbank, R. Allen, j. Bulls. D. Bailey, K. Davis. LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Griffin, G. Erwin, R. Roden. Coach Coker and Coach McMeans. 73 Up, Up and Away The roar of motors and the sound of air against wood and fabric was heard often this year as the AVIATION CLUB flew on. People were heard to remark, it's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's just the Aviation Club again. In addition to providing for their own enjoy- ment they taugfit their Sponsor the techniques of flying. Guided by President Mike Nix, Vice Presi- dent Ricky Ritter, and Secretary Philip Nix, this is a spontaneous club composed of boys interested in all phases of flying. DESCENDING: President, Mike Nix; Vice-Pres., Ricky Ritter; Sec., Philip Nix. 74 SEATED L TO R: Robert Newton, Ricky Gordon, Eddy Tays, Philip Tucker, Jerry Carriveau, Ronald Thigpen. STANDING L TO R: Sponsor: J. Wylie, Darrell Glover, Ray Hines, Rick Waldrop, Quinton Hanson, Carthel Manous, Lindon Pettus. Ricky Hale, Mark Tate, John Belew, Jimmy Cassel, Roy Beadle, Mark Holden, Gary Campbell. Pres.: Elaine Johnson, Vice-Pres.: Larry Jenkins, Sec.- Treas.: Ann Balch. Award Winning Play Presented An organization for those interested in acting, pro- ducing, and writing their own productions is the DRA MATICS CLUB. A series of patriotic skits were pre- sented in cooperation with the Student Council and Key Club. The award winning drama, Sorry Wrong Nunber, starring Sharon Hodges was the spring production. Members have attended many performances of the Rehearsal Club at the University in Florence to gain further insight and inspiration. The club assisted in sponsoring our representative to Girl's State this year. SEATED L TO R: Charles Nolen, Larry Jenkins, Kathy Walker, Rebecca Glover, Ann Balch. STANDING L TO R: John Sewell, Elaine Johnson, Virginia Curtis, Patti Hammond, Karen Konig, Gail Howard. Sandra Hodges, Sharon Hodges. 75 4-H Members Win Awards in Fat Calf Show BOTTOM ROW; Wright, Killen, Wright, Waldrop, Howard. ROW 2: Holden, Hurn, Michael, Johnston, Johnston, Michael, Thompson, Chandler. ROW 3: Jones, Smith, Lanier, Holden, Phillips, Bryan, Oliver, Shelton. ROW 4: McMurtrey, Raney, Davis, Garrison, Belew, Hale, McCain, Ri- chardson, Thigpen. ROW 5: Barr, Newton, Haraway, Hughes, Holden, Comer, Balent me. Hunt, Hanson, Killen. BOTTOM ROW: Shelton. Mob- ley, Glover, Cottrell, Hammond, Shelton, Cox, Cox, Jackson, Roberson. ROW 2: Michael, Newton, Springer, Wright, Hale, Murks, Allen, Tate, LeMay. ROW 3: Davis, McGuire, Bryan, Johnson, Newton, Rippy, Tay- lor, Paxton, Ellis, Murks. ROW 4: Putman, Truitt, New- ton, McCafferty, Mobley, Crittenden, King, Hardeman, Hanson, Campbell, Holden. ROW 5s Walker, Williams, Danley, Thigpen, McCain, Griffin, Stutts, Williams, White, Freeman. TOP ROW: Howard. Michael, Smith, Springer, Newton, Springer, Belew, Cox, Duff, Matthews, Allen, Rippy. BOTTOM ROW: Nix, McCafferty, Thigpen, Trousdale, Wright, White, Thompson. ROW 2: Ba- lentine. Springer, Shelton, Trousdale, Bassham, Ham- mond, Thompson, Davis. ROW 3: Hines, White, Lee, H 5ne, Ritter, Bailey, McGee, Littrell, Clemons. 4th ROW: Barnett, Wil- liams, McGee, Liverett, Kimbrell, Thornton, Hayes, Clemmons, Manous, Pax- ton. ROW 5: McGuire, Oldham, Hale. Phillips, Corum, Johns, Davis, Hunt, Bailey. ROW 6: Robertson, Hankins, Glover, Michael, Stevenson, Howard, McMeans, Oliver, Davis, McGee. Scientists of Tomorrow Enlightened Students who are interested in the varied fields of science are given a chance to explore their desired field through the SCIENCE CLUB. Under the guidance of Mr. Holcombe, the club's activities included a series of films on areas of interest to the boys. They were also privileged to have a visit from an officer of the State Conservation Department who discussed fish and game laws with them. BOTTOM ROW, L TO R: R. Jones, T. Rippy, S. Mobley, R. Hunt, Sponsor, Mr. Holcombe. ROW 2s C. Nix, J. Sweet, J. Hammond, A. Grossheim. ROW 3: G. Beavers, H. Gray, L. Raney, D. Collier, K. Williams. ROW 4: E. Hammond, S. Truitt, T. Lash, R. Johns. ROW 5s R. Killen, J. White, D. Richardson, T. Bergin, S. Oliver. 6th ROWs R. Freeman, G. McGee, G. McGee. 7 STANDINGS President, Steve Oliver. SEATED: L TO R: David Richardson, Sec., Terry Green, Vice-Pres. FHA Demonstrates Homemaking Skills BOTTOM ROW, L TO R: Scott, Beavers, Cumberledge, Weeks, Sledge, Paxton. ROW 2: Newton, Balen- tine, Balentine, Gray, Hayes, Faust, Garner. ROW 3: Newton, Newton, Hammond, White, Brown, Walker, Wells, Shook. ROW 4s Hammond, Carriveau, Barnett, Williams, Newton, Tate, Davis, Williams, Cox. ROW 5: McDonald, Roberson, Pettus, Eddy, Grigsby, Rippy, Allen, Butler, Osborn, Beavers. BACK ROW: Mabe, Lee, Duff, Mosley, Herston, Putman, Peck, Thompson, Allen, Davis. BOTTOM ROW, L TO Rs Sponsor Mrs. Hankins, Nunley, Thompson, Rossen, Mewbourn, Wright, Jones, Shook, Trousdale. ROW 2: Holden, Glover, Harden, Collins, Cox, Smith, Killen, Howard. ROW 3: Michael, Williams, Springer, Hammond, Curtis, Newton, O'Kelly, Stutts, Owens. ROW 4s Paxton, Walker, Spears, Balentine, Cox, Belew, Griffin, Williams. ROW 5: Harrison, Williams, Roberson, Jackson, Springer, Michael, Stutts, Mancuso. BACK ROW: Shelton, Thigpen, Cox, Cox, Lash, Slaton, Nix, Belew, Springer. FFA Rates First in Land and Dairy Judging BOTTOM ROW, L TOR: Hammond, Newton, Killen, Truitt, Hunt, Nix, East, Sponsor Mr. Hankins, ROW 2: Ma son, Howard, Holden, White, Beavers, Griffin, Johns, Haraway. ROW 3: Raney, Oliver, Griffin, Bryan, Shook, Michael, Davis, Nolen, Grossheim, Cottrell. ROW 4: Balentine, Stutts, Gray, Williams, Littrell, Hines, Briggs, Bergin, Cox, East. ROW 5s Roberson, White, Beadle, Holden, Tate, Hammond, Liverett. Cottrell, Bryant. Ham- mond, Freeman, Richardson. BACK ROW: White, Michael, Putman, Michael, Balentine, Balentine, Springer, Davis, Newton, McGee. BOTTOM ROW, L TO R: Johnson, Williams, Pettus, Mewbourn, Allen, Sponsor, Mr. Hankins. ROW 2: Herston, Hammond, Brown, Bailey, Allen, Peck. ROW 3: Hines, Ellis, Corum, Hill, Williams, Cole, Hammond. BACK ROW: Garner, Springer, Springer, Erwin, Balentine, Hayes. Mewbourn, Herston. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sponsors: Mrs. Belew and Mr. Smith. ROW 2: Debra White, Randy Pettus, Cathy Collier, Nancy Allen. BACK ROW: Jacque Carriveau, Connie Mosley, Betty Nunley, Shirley Harrison. Old Club — New Name The SOUNDS OF MUSIC, last year’s music club with a new name, has created a new image in the eyes of the students. With new sponsors the club has gained new ideas. Besides singing for their own en- joyment, members expressed their talent by assisting at assemblies and performing at one of the local teachers meetings. 80 STANDING: Betty Nunley, Sec.-Treas.; Brenda Collins, Vice-Pres.; Cathy Collier, President. STANDING, L TO R: McCafferty, Newton, Clemmons, Herston, Truitt, Ethridge. BOTTOM ROW: Johnson, Howard, Howard, Michael, Gray, Davis. ROW 2: Litrell, Williams, Faulkner, McGuire. TOP: Cottrell, White, Moblev. BEHIND: Springer and Murks. Projects Require Energy, Effort, and Toil. An active organization for Junior High boys is the PHYSICAL FITNESS CLUB. From dues collected the boys contributed toward the purchase of the flagpole for the stadium. Also, they worked hard selling chances on a rifle, proceeds of which went for travel bags for the Junior High basketball players; and in cooperation with the school they helped build bleech- ers in the Lion's Club Park. OFFICERS, L TO R: President, Steve Littrell. Repor- ter, Mike McGuire, Vice-Pres. Tommy Hill, Sec.- Treas. Gary Michael, Sponsor Ross Thomas. Today’s Students Become Tomorrow’s Teachers SEATED L TO R: Joan Shelton, Kathy Cox, Judy Cox, Margaret Williams, Cathy Collier, and Kathy Walker. STANDING L TO R: Donna Harlan, Kaye Owens, Tony Brown, Steve Cox, Wayne Bailey, Karen Konig, Mrs. Springer; Sponsor, and Connie Williams. Exploring the field of teaching; its problems, opportunities, and techniques, is the goal of the FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA. Members learn the true trials of teaching, realizing that teaching is not as easy as it looks. In addition to its teaching opportunities, the Club also pro- moted locally the Lurleen B. Wallace cancer fund drive, constructed bulletin boards on teach- ing, observed National Teaching Month with an assembly and tea for teachers, and sponsored our representative to Girls State with the sale of a Student Directory. 82 LEFT TO RIGHT: Sharon Hodges, Vice-President; Ann Balch, President; Carolyn Cox, Secretary. LHS Band CLARINETS: FRONT L TO R: Ann Thompson, Linda Faust, Karen Lee. SECOND ROW L TOR: Belinda Roberson, Charlotte Hayes, Vickie Put- man, Regina Carriveau. BACK ROW L TO R: Shelia Danley, Debbie Thompson, Vickie Tate, Denise Tate, Angela Peck, Eddie Tays. SAXAPHONES: L TO R: Sandra Hodges, Carolyn Cox. The swingingest organization on campus is the LHS band. Under the direction of Hamilton Snow, a new man with new ideas, the band made great strides forward as they participated in parades, contests, pep rallies, entertained at ball games, and held a lively spring concert. An addition this year was the introduction of a Drill Team composed of high stepping spirited young lasses who added color and zest to the band as they marched, pranced, and did precission drills to such lively tunes as. Born Free, Love is Blue, and Joshua Fit De Battle. FLUTES: SEATED L TO R: Mitzi Brumley, Peggy Faust, Janie Roberson, Gail Howard, Jac- que Carriveau. STANDING L TO R: Debra White, Nancy Putman, Brenda Peck, Mary Walker. 83 Big Bear Sound FRENCH HORNS: L TO R: Cathy Collier, Margaret Williams, Sharon Hodges. LOW BRASS: SEATED LTOR: Tommy Cottrell, Philip Nix, Mike Nix. STAND- ING L TO R: John Sewell, Karen Konig, Kathy Walker. 84 The highlight for band members came as they made their history making journey to Memphis to march in the annual Cotton Carni- val, one of the south's most color- ful parades. CORNETS: FRONT TO BACK: Darell Glover, Ray Hines, Rick Waldrop, Gary Campbell, Pam Thompson. Bombards Memphis They performed well, earning a rating of Excellent, and Drum Ma- jorette, Gail Howard received a Superior Rating. Everyone praised the band for its performance, and band members decided this had set a precedent for the future. CORNETS: FRONT TO BACK: Ronald Thigpen, Tim Truitt, Susan Pettus, Brendlyn Springer, Cathy Newton. BAND COUNCIL: FRONT ROW L TO R: Joan Shelton, Gail Howard. Deb- bie Thompson. BACK ROW: Mitzi Brumley, Ann Thompson, President; Carolyn Cox, and Rick Waldrop. PERCUSSION L TOR: Pam Thigpen, Larry Jenkins, Danny Springer, Ellen Jones Ann Balch, Robert Newton. DRILL TEAM L TO R: Vicky Pettus, Brenda Garrett, Regina Duff, Belinda Roberson, Rita Grigsby, Martha Belew, Paulette Tate, Nancy Putman. Shirley Trousdale, Shelby Jackson, Janice Michael. DRUM MAJORETTE - GAIL HOWARD MAJORETTES L TO R: Joan Shelton, Glenda Stutts, Judith Thigpen, Charlotte Hayes, Karen Lee. KNEELING: Patricia Mancuso. Administration A TEACHER IS ... someone who shows no sympathy on Mondays. ... terrible until you see the substitute you get when he's sick. ... someone who assigns a twenty page essay over the holidays and takes until June to grade it. ... the first to laugh at his own jokes ... someone who tries to foxtrot to a bugaloo. ... someone who reads aloud the notes you pass in class. KATHY COX, Editor F s' O. W. WHITE ALMA WILLIAMS Principal Secretary RAYMOND McMEANS Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Encourages Discipline The Administration and Faculty will remember this year as the one in which our school was evaluated by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, which gave everyone additional duties. Our Principal, finding himself with manifold duties and responsibilities, gave Coach McMeans the assignment of being in charge of the Discipline Committee. With Coach in charge of the board of education discipline was definitely encouraged. 88 Proficient Instructors Create Respect FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: ALVIS, BARBARA, Jr. High Occupations Sponsor: JSO BAILEY, WILLIE MAE, Office Occupations Sponsor: GSO Jr. Class BELEW, MARJORIE B., English Sponsor: Stu. Council, Sounds of Music Sophomore Class BERGIN, EDNA, Librarian Sponsor: Library Club BROWN, PATRICK, History Drivers Ed. Sponsor: NHS, Sr. Class Phy. Fitness, 5th 6th Grade Basketball Coach BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: CLARK, LINDA, Elementary Art P. E. Sponsor: Pep Club Cheerleaders COKER, ARWEEDA, 5th 6th Grade Social Studies Math COKER, DON, Basketball Coach, Boy's P. E. Science Sponsor: L Club COLE, GEORGIA, First Grade CONNER, JOYCE, Reading First, Second and Third Grades Faculty Displays Hidden Talent TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT ELDRIDGE, MARY BELL, First Grade GREEN, ERA, Language Arts 5th 6th Grade GREEN, THADDEUS, A., Math Sponsor: Key Club HANKINS, JAMES RAY, Vocational Agriculture Sponsor: FFA Sr. Class HANKINS, JIMMY RAE, Vocational Home Economics Sponsor: FHA BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: HOLCOMBE, ALMON, Science Sponsor: Science Club HOLCOMBE, DELLA, Jr. High English Sponsor: Jr. Sr. High 4-H JSO HOWARD, LEONA, Second Grade JOHNSON, BETTY, Jr. High Social Studies Sponsor: Bearer Staff Drama Club KILLEN, RONALD, Business Education, History Sponsor: Key Club Bear Facts Staff Energetic Leaders TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT KYLE, MARY FLORENCE, Second Grade LESLIE, ANNIE B., 5th 6th Grade Art and Science NIX, WYLODEAN, Reading OWENS, VIDA MAE, Third Grade PETTUS, DOROTHY LYNN, First Grade Provide Harmony BOTTOM ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT SHELTON, W. E., Jr. High Math Sponsor: Jr. Sr. High 4-H SMITH, ALENE, Fourth Grade SMITH, JAMES ROBERT, Music 8th Grade English Sponsor: Sounds of Music Club SNOW, HAMILTON, Band Director Sponsor: Pep Club SPRINGER, GLADYS, Guidance Counselor Sponsor: FTA Sr. Class Mrs. Truitt Heads Local Teacher Organization TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT THIGPEN, MARY, English Sponsor: National Honor Society, Sr. Class GSO THOMAS, ROSS M., Jr. High Science Sponsor: Physical Fitness Club TRUITT, VERNICE C., Fourth Grade VINSON, MARGARET, Special Education WHITE, DOROTHY, Girls Physical Education Sponsor: Pep Club Cheerleaders BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT WHITE, INEZ, Third Grade WHITE, VERNA, Occupational Home Economics Sponsor: FHA WILEY, JERRY, History Sponsor: Aviation Club A STUDENT IS ... an expert at legally skipping. Academics . ..someone who wishes Macbeth would murder Hamlet. ... broke from dues. • ... someone who strolls the hall during class. ...someone who looks forward to when the same “dumb” questions as Sophomores will be called intelligent as Seniors. ... at the bottom of the totem pole. KATHY COX, Editor 93 Being a Senior For eleven years students look with admiration, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN SUCH A CONCEITED PERSON BEFORE? at those on top - the Seniprs. Then suddenly it s their turn, HEY, YOU! WATCH WHERE YOU’RE GOING, CAN'T YOU SEE I'M A SENIOR? to be Seniors. As Seniors, students are expected to work together, plan, and scheme to raise money for the school and their own extra activ- ities. To provide money for the construction and labor on the covered walks, the Seniors sold calendars and candy. PLEASE, MR. BROWN, I CAN'T EAT ANY MORE I'VE ALREADY GAINED FIVE POUNDS! With capable leaders like Steve Cox, President; Jim Johnson, Vice-President; Ann Thompson Secretary-Treasurer; Kay Robert- son, Testator; Donna Harlan, Poet; and Tim Mewbourn, Prophet; plans for the class trip became a reality as plays, and chicken stews, OH, BROTHER, NOT ANOTHER CHICKEN TO SKIN! found their way into the lives of Seniors. However, Six Flags Over Georgia made it all worthwhile. With their spirit undiminished, the Seniors captured the Spirit Stick, awarded to the most spirited class at Homecoming, and proved once more that SENIORS ARE BEST! ??? 94 Suddenly Became a Reality RAYFORD ALLEN CAROLYN BALENTINE MELVIN BARNETT MARY BELEW Final Year DANNY COCKRELL CATHY COLLIER BRENDA COLLINS JERRY COMER ROY COTTLES RUBY COX STEVE COX JIMMY FAULKNER Tim Mewboum Carol Wiley WITTIEST 96 One of Fun and Hard Work KATHY FULKS TROY FULKS HERBERT GARNER MICHAEL GARNER Capable GERALD HERSTON JERRY HERSTON TERRY HERSTON WAYLON HILL Mary Ann Belew Adrian Mosley MOST ATHLETIC DAVID HINES JOHNNY HOLDEN WANDA HOLDEN GAIL HOWARD 98 Leaders Chosen by Class CARL HUNT JIM JOHNSON DIANE JOHNSTON SANDRA KDLLEN Seniors Show KATHRYN MITCHELL ADRIAN MOSLEY LINDA NIX SARAH NIX Tony Brown Joan Shelton BEST PERSONALITY BETTY ANN NUNLEY DLANE O KELLEY KAYE OWENS SHERREL PECK 100 Great School Spirit PEGGY (Dison) PENDERGRASS BILLY RICHARDSON KAY ROBERTSON WANDA ROSSON Seniors to JERRY SPRINGER LINDA SPRINGER NEATEST DANNY THIGPEN ANN THOMPSON Linda Nix Danny Thigpen Six Flags Over Georgia DON WILLIAMS CAROLEE WILSON MOST DEPENDABLE Donna Harlan Don Williams We pass this threshold for the last time and step out into an unknown space. For we have stored the knowledge of twelve years in our minds, and now must enter the mortal race. We will never forget you Lexington. We will hold you in our hearts most dear, for serving us as you've always done, and we will remember you year after year. But what can we leave to you in gratitude for all the things you've done. We will leave you soon in solitude, because our lives have just begun. In deepest gratitude, THE SENIOR CLASS Sc ? ? % CL- Donna Harlan, Class Poet. 103 LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Cox, Kathy Cox, Judy Cox, and Wayne Bailey. Allen, Ricky Bailey, Wayne Balch, Ann Balentine, Billy Balent me, Gail Barnett, Evelyn Barnett, Pam Belew, Martha Bulls, James Burbank, Gary Cole, Jerry Cole, John Corum, Gary Cox, Carol Cox, Carolyn Cox, Judy Cox, Kathy Curtis, Virginia Davis, Melvin Ellis, Jimmy Erwin, Gary Faulkner, Mike Glover, David Glover, Rebecca 104 Juniors Soar to Dignified Position On the half-way spoke of the high school ladder stood seventy-eight Juniors confronted with various activities. Leading the jungle of juniors were: President, Wayne Bailey; Vice-President, Judy Cox; Secretary, Kathy Cox; and Treasurer, Carol Cox. Winning first place on their homecoming float DID YOU SEE THOSE OTHER 'OLE' FLOATS? , started their dynamic movement. While seeking their ultimate goals, WHEN DO WE ORDER OUR RINGS? few thoughts were given to studies. LET’S GO TO THE GAME, YOU CAN DO HISTORY ANYTIME. Later in the year the Juniors had a sock hop, presented two plays, and carried through their dreams for the Junior-Senior Banquet. LET’S MAKE THESE DECORATIONS THE BEST EVER! In April several Juniors competed for offices in COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY. They gave a series of speeches and campaigned for a week. MAKE A SPEECH! OHMIGOSH I’M SO NERVOUS! GOL-LEE, LOOK AT ALL THOSE UGLY PEOPLE! All These activities proved that the Juniors were capable of soaring to a dignified position while preparing themselves for citizenship in this rapidly expanding society. Green, Lynn Griffin, Loretta Gulley, Alton Hammond, Joan Hammond, Lee Hammond Patti Hammond, Tim Hamner, Ray Haney, Kathryn Harrison, Shirley Hayes, Johnny Herston, Wanda Hodges, Sharon Holden, Ann Holden, Ricky Howard, Gary Jackson, Shelby Jenkins, Larry Johnson, Jewel Jones, Ellen Lash, Evone McCrary, Ricky Mewbourn, David Michael, Janice 105 Future Citizenship Forseen by Juniors Michael, Wanda Mosley, Phyllis Newton, Martha Nix, Mike Paxton, Jeneane Peck, Ronnie Putman, Cassia Roberson, Belinda Roden, Randy Sewell, John Sharp, Ronald Shelton, Sonya Spears, Deborah Springer, Edward Springer, Faye Springer, Judy Stutts, Brenda Stutts, Glenda Stutts, Ricky Thigpen, Judith Thomas, Timothy Tucker, Deborah Walker, Kathy Weigart, Jeffelyn Williams, Connie Williams, Debra Williams, Kenneth Williams, Margaret Williams, Morris Williams, Ron 106 Sophomores Excel in All Activities The Sophomore class wa well represented this year as its members participated in all activities HEY, TEDDY, HAVE YOU BEEN IN MR. WHITE'S OFFICE AGAIN!??! Under the leadership of such dynamic person- alities as Nancy Putman; President, Janice Shook; Vice President, and Charlotte Hayes; Secretary, the class made contributions to all phases of student life, ARE YOU SKIPPING CLASS TODAY TOO? including studies, WHAT HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT? , sports, cheerleaders, and band. L TO R: Charlotte Hayes Janice Shook Nancy Putman Bailey, Don Balentine, Bobby Balentine, Donnie Balent ine, Patricia Balentine, Priscilla Balentine, Sammy Beadle, Sammy Beavers, Sherry Berg in. Tommy Briggs, Rodney Butler, Pam Carriveau, Regina Cottrell, Douglas Davis, Keith Davis, Polly Davis, Teddy Davis, Tim Faust, Linda 107 Unique Contributions Fulks, Janna Garrett, Brenda Gray, Diane Griffin, Tony Hall, Rebecca Hammond, Donna Hammond, Gary Hammond, Randy Hayes, Charlotte Herston, Mary Hines, Randy Hodges, Sandra Holden, Jerry Holden, Larry Howard, Ronnie Jackson, Deborah Johnson, Elaine Lee, Karen Littrell, Ricky Liverett, Gerald Mabe, Linda Mason, Larry McDonald, Cindy McGee, Gary McMeans, Lynn McMurtry, Paige Michael, Roy Michael, Terry Newton, Jeanette Newton, Larry Nolen, Charles Osborne, Dale Peck, Brenda Pettus, Danny Putman, Nancy Richardson, Donna 108 Made by Sophomores Roberson, Terry Shook, David Shook, Faye Shook, Janice Springer, Ricky Tate, Paulette Tate, Randy Truitt, Ricky Walker, Gay Ion White, Rex Williams, Jenny Wright, Denise 109 Isn't education wonderful? Chaotic Freshmen The Freshman class, still amazed at being in high school, DID YOU SEE THAT SENIOR LOOK AT ME? BET YOU'RE JEALOUS have calmed down considerably, yet still prove to be the reason teach- ers get gray. The 13-1 season tallied by the Freshman Basket- bail Team gave their class, headed by: Dwight Grif- fin, President; Deborah White, Vice-President; Jimmy White, Secretary; and Patti Williams, Reporter, a new lease on life. BET OUR SCORES AND WINS WERE BETTER THAN YOURS Thrilling performances were displayed by the boys as the county trophy was almost within grasp; however, there was some com- pensation in winning the Sportsmanship Trophy. OH YEAH1 Full of pep and vigor, HEY LET'S NOT SHOOT SPIT BALLS ANYMORE, LET'S TRY HARD PEAS! these students kept all teachers on their toes and dreading each class. In descending order: Dwight Griffin, Deborah White, Jimmy White, and Patti Williams. Allen, Nancy Allen, Phyllis Balch, Jim Barnett, Suzann Beavers, Gary Beavers, Kathy Briggs, Jackie Brown, Judy Bryan, Bill Bryant, Ronald Collier, David Copeland, Connie 10 Why Teachers Get Gray Cottrell, Tommy Cox, Harold Cox, Harold Cox, Patsy Cumberledge, Glendora Davis, Renee Duff, Reginia East, Danny East, Kenneth Eddy, Linda Freeman, Roger Garner, Pamela Gray, Harold Green, Terry Griffin, Dwight Grigsby, Rita Grossheim, Alan Hammond, Eddy Hammond, Regina Haraway, Vernie Hayes, Rita • Hunt, Richard Johns, Randy Killen, Ricky King, Ronny McGee, Gary Mewbourn, Regina Michael, Gary Mosley, Connie Newton, Betty Newton, Cathy Newton, Glenda Newton, Mike Nix, Charles Oliver, Steve Paxton, Brenda Pettus, Vicki Putman, Michael Raney, Larry Richardson, David Rippy, Patrice Ritter, Ricky Roberson, Belinda III not pictured Freshmen Acquire New Lease on Life Scott, Teresa Shelton, Randy Sledge, Freda Springer, Danny Stutts, Roger Tate, Vicky Thompson, Debbie Truitt, Steve Walker, Mary Weeks, Shelia Wells, Janell White, Debra White, James White, Willie Whitehead, Donny Williams, Keith Williams, Patti 112 Tommy plays a hot trombone. Jovial Eighth Grade Establish Lasting Friendships One of the largest classes in high school this year was the jovial FROM THE VALLEY OF THE JOLLY HO, HO, HO” Eighth Grade. Headed by President, Steve Littrell; Vice-President, Pam Thig- pen; and Secretary, Darrell Glover, this class boasted eighty-five members each contributing a talent SCRUNCHERS, CLOWNS, AND GIGGLERS . Sticking together WHO PUT THAT CHEWING GUM IN MY CHAIR? through thick and thin this class is progressing unusually fast in studies BUT YOU DIDN'T TELL US WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A POP TEST , student activities, and in number. L TO R; Darrell Glover Steve Littrell Pam Thigpen Balentine, James Balentine, Rex •Barnett, Charles Beadle, Roy Beavers, Carolyn Belew, John Brumley, Mitzi Campbell, Gary Carriveau, Jerry Cassel, Jimmy Clemmons, Betty Clemmons, Charles Cole, Kathy •not pictured Varied Talents Danley, Shelia Davis, Linda Ellis, Brenda Faulkner, Johnny Faust, Peggy Fields, Gary Garner, Michael Glover, Darrell Gordon, Ricky Gray, Aaron Griffin, Patricia Hale, Ricky Hammond, Rex Hamner, Diane Hanson, Quinton Hill, Tommy Hines, Ray Hodge, Myla Hodges, Barbara Holden, David Holden, Larry Holden, Mark Howard, Bobby Howard, Ricky Hughes, Rita Hunt, Barbara Hunt, Marvin Johns, Larry Johnson, Gene Johnson, Junior Johnston, Deborah Johnston, Jackie Lash, Ted Littrell, Steve Liverett, Annette Lovell, George Manous, Carthel Manous, Hilda McCain, Frances McGuire, Mike Michael, Donna Michael, Doris Displayed by Eighth Grade Mobley, Steve Murks, Glenn Murks, Kathy Murphy, Johnny Nix, Philip Pet t us, Lind on Pettus, Susan Prestage, Judy Putman, Vickie Roberson, Janie Robertson, Judy Shelton, Marie Shelton, Tim Smith, Belinda Smith, Joan Smith, Wade Springer, Barbara Springer, Brendlyn Springer, James Stovall, Christy Sweet, Jimmy Tate, Mark Thigpen, Carol Thigpen, Linda Thigpen, Pam Thigpen, Susan Thompson, Pam Trousdale, Betty Vinson, Jackie White, Shelia Williams, Danny •not pictured 115 Seventh Graders Prove Being a Seventh Grader is a fresh, new experi- ence. NEW TEACHERS, NEW BOOKS, BUT THE SAME OLD DIRTY LOOKS The future class of '74 earned the reputation of being an up and coming group by winning Second Place in the Homecoming Float Contest, and Third Place in the Spring Festi- val Contest. WHO SEZ WE CAN'T SELL THE MOST TICKETS? With class leaders such as Donna Wright, Presi- dent; Sharon Hammond, Vice-President, and Sandra Burbank, Secretary, they have proven to be a chal- lenge to the upperclassmen. L TO Rj Donna Wright Sharon Hammond Sandra Burbank Allen, Martha Bailey, Karen Balch, Keith Balentine, Bun Balentine, Sandy Barr, Brenda •Burbank, Bill Burbank, Sandra Butler, Belinda Butler, Greg Childers, Judy •Collier, Vonda Collins, Billy Collins, Kathy 115 not pictured To Be a Challenge Comer, Janice Cox, Jerry Cox, Jimmy Crittenden, Debra Davis, Anthony Ellis, Janet Etheridge, Randy Fields, Jerry Green, Shellie Hale, Deborah Hammond, Jason Hammond, Sharon Haraway, Arnold Hardeman, Vickie Harrison, Ronald Herston, David Hughes, Frank Hunt, Larry Hum, Brenda Johns, Herbert Johnston, Joy Jones, Ricky King, Rhonda Lash, Dorinda Lemay, Jane Lemay, Peggy Long, Tony Lovell, Mardie Matthews, Carol McCafferty, Barry McGee, Teresa McGee, Travis McKelvey, Stella Michael, Judy Michael, Judy Ann Mobley, Marty Mosley, Roger Murks, David Murks, Sharon Newton, Gail Newton, Paul Newton, Robert Nix, Mike • not pictured II7 Upperclassmen Rivaled by Seventh Grade Paxton, Geneva Peck, Angela Pettus, Randy Richardson, Larry Rippy, Tim Scott, Brenda Sharp, Debra Shelton, Donna Springer, Patty Tate, Denise Taylor, Dian Tays, Eddie Thigpen, Amy Thigpen, Melinda Thigpen, O’Neal Thigpen, Ronald Thigpen, Ronnie Thomas, Donna Thornton, Dwight Truitt, Tim Tucker, Philip Vinson, Brenda Waldrop, Rick White, David White, Deborah White, Vickie Wiley, Morris Williams, Regina Wimpee, Melanie Wright, Donna 118 Special Education Campbell. Dwight Condrey. Larry Embry. Michael Fulks, Randy •Hampton, Phil •Hampton. Phillet Jones, Michael Kasmeier, Donna Lanier, Dwight Lanier, Kay Morris, Gary Spears, Larry • Wisdom, Arnold 119 no picture Barnett, Charlotte Barnett, Sharon Barringer, Mary Belew, Jane Belew, John Brown, Douglas Brown, Linda • Butler, Paula • Carriveau, Janice Cassel, Rayford Chandler, Terry Clemmons, Vonda Collier, Philip Corum, Donna Corum, Roger Danley. Rhonda Davis, Angela Sixth Davis, Lisa Dean, Terry Eddy, Benita Ells, Mike Farris, Victor Fears, Don Fleming, Keith • French, Shelia Garrison, Keith Gray, Sandra Hale, Shelia Hall, Rhonda Hammond, Karen Harris, Keith • Holden, Barbara Howard, Jenny Hughes, James Hunt, Betty Johns, Sarah Johnson, Larry Johnson, Willene Kelly, Keith Killen, Kenny • not pictured Killen, Peggy King, Darlene Lanier, Danny Lemay, Virginia McCafferty, Sandra McCain, Mike McDonald, Jeff McGee, Philip McGee, Teresa Michael, Diane Michael, Sharon Newton, Debra Newton, Robert Nix, Gayla Nix, Roger Grade Phillips, Vicky Raney, Lynn Robertson, Brenda Robertson, Connie •Seymour, Ann Shelton, Janice Shook, Angie Slaton, Ronald Stevenson, Sandra Stockard, Randy Stutts, Linda Tate, Glenn Tate, Kathy Taylor, Pam •Taylor, Terry Thigpen, Felica Thigpen, Sandra Thigpen, Vicki Thompson, Millicent Trousdale, Janice White, Donna White, Linda Wright, Kenny •not pictured Bailey, Sandra Bailey, Susan Balch, Judy Balentine, Connie Balentine, Ronald Barnett, Karen Barr, David Bassham, Sandra Briggs, Mark Bryan, Ricky Clemmons, Wanda Comer, Wade Cottles, Deborah Davis, Bonnie Davis, Jeffery Davis, Shelia Ellis, James Fielder, Larry French, Ricky Glover, Angela Hale, Kenneth Fifth Hankins, Rene Hanson. Jeffery Haraway, Bob Hayes, Sandra Hines, Melba Hodges. Mavis Hodges, Beverly Holden, Garry Holden, Jeff Holden, Marilyn Holden, Terry Hone, Beverly Howard, Belinda Howard, Tony Hunt, Larry Hurn, Ray Johnston, Mack • Jones, Doug Kelly, Beth Killen, Ranee • not pictured Kimbrell, Teresa Lawrence, Jan Lee, Susie Littrell, Vickie Liverett, Linda Manous, Patricia McGee, Celista McGee, Donna McGuire, Susan McKelvey, Betty McMeans, Beth McMurtrey, Wade Grade Michael, Justin Michael, Marty Newton, Ed Oliver, Terry Paxton, Wyvonne Phillips, Ricky Richardson, Ricky Ritter, Jerri Shelton, Ronald Smith, Mary Smith, Ronnie Springer, Joan Thigpen, Debra Thigpen, Malcolm Thompson, Charles Thompson, Martha Thornton, Frances Trousdale, Emily Waldrop, Charles White, Beverly White, Jenny Williams, Teresa Wright, Debbie Wright, Terry 123 Balch, Cynthia Balch, Kathy Balentine, Dale Balentine, Terry Barnett, Alex Barr, Kevin Bassham, Ricky Burbank, Ray • Campbell, Craig Cassel, Kathy Clemons, Ronald Coggins, William Collier, Rhonda Davis, Tony Garner, David Glover, Franklin Gordon, Maureen Griffin, Deborah Hale, Amanda Hammond, Mark Haraway, Betty Hardeman, Philip Hill, Pamela Hodges, Philip Holden, Ricky Holden, Tommy Holt, Charles Howard, Morris Hunt, Sherry Johns, Linda Johnson, Betty •not pictured 124 Johnston, Randy Lash, Pamela Lee, Jerry Glen Litral, Dianne Lovell, Regina McCain, Marty McGee, David Mobley, Tammy Murks, Tony Newton, Randy Nix, Jimmy Phillips, Debra Phillips, Janet Putman, Hal Grade Putman, Keith Richardson, Donna Romine, Jimmy •Ridgeway, Rita Sharp, Brenda Sledge, Jerry Sledge, Terry Smith, Brent Smith, Johnny Springer, Billy Springer, Jimmy Tate, David Tate, David G. Thigpen, Wanda Thornton, Dwayne Trousdale, Julie Walker, Donna White, Joel White, Tommy Wright, Candis •not pictured 125 Bailey, Karen Baker, Peggy Balentine, Diane Balentine, Jeffrey Beavers, Barry Beavers, Micky Brown, John Bryan, Donnie •Chance, Lisa Childers, Kathy Clemmons, Janis Cockran, Kathy Coggins, Wanda Collins, Sandra Comer, Anthony Copeland, Kathy Cottles, Deborah Cottrell, Martha Davis, Regina Davis, Susan Dean, Patricia Eddy, Barbara Fears, Neil Fulks, Kerry Fulks, Sherry Gamer, Karen Garner, Mark Gordon, Jeffrey Gray, Rickey Green, Clayton Hammond, Steve Holden, Gary Holden, Krista Hughes, Roger Johnston, Elton •not pictured King, Mike •Lanier, Rickey Lawrence, Randy Lemay, Deborah Littrell, Benny Mason, Patricia Masonia, Dennis McGee, Judy McGee, Lynn •McGee, Mary Sue McGuire, Keith Michael, Julia Newton, Timothy Nix, Lisa Nix, Myra Nolen, Amanda Nunley, Greg Oliver, Shelia Pettus, Mark Grade Richardson, Reggie Richardson, Wanda •Ridgeway, Danny Ritter, Tim Roberts, Max Robertson, Robbie Roden, Mark Scott, Patricia Shelton, James Shelton, Kenneth Slaton, Belinda Smith. Gary Springer, Nancy Thigpen, Danny Thigpen, Gary Thompson, Mickey Westbrook, Denise Williams, Mike •Wright, Tommy Wright, Vickie • not pictured 127 Balent ine, Mike Barnett, Jeff Barnett, Tim Bates, Ronnie Bradley, Melissa Britnell, Timmy Gray, Philip Ham bright, Gregory Hammond, Kimberly Hammond, Lance Hammond, Mike Harrison, Sandra Hayes, Max Hester, Troy Holden, Kent Holden, Mike Holden, Wayne Howard. Debbie Johnson, Douglas Johnston, Barry •Jones, Teresa Killen, Lisa Legg, Ricky Lovell, Douglas McCafferty, Becky •not pictured McCain, Kelvin McGee, Felecia •Michael, Kimberly Mosley, Mavis Newton, Gil Newton, Randy Newton, Timothy Nunley, Kimberly Phillips, Gregg Phillips, Rhonda Porter, Martha Putman, Rickie •Ridgeway, Belinda Rippey, Tammy Shelton, Barry Sledge, Jeffery Smith, Penny Smith, Timothy Springer, Jennifer Springer, Keith Springer, Larry Tate, Cindy Tate, Kendal Tate, Teresa Trousdale, Nicky Truitt, Teresa Vess, Irene •Walker, Jeffery White, Jean White, Jiennifer White, Travis Whitehead, Ronnie Williams. Terry •not pictured 129 Bailey, Kimberly Balch, Rhonda Balentine. Danny Balentine, Johnny Balentine, Pamela Baker, Charles Beavers, Libby Belew, Chad Belew, Jane Bergin, Steven Brown, Polissa Burbank, Angela Cates, Tammy Coggins. Gary Collier, Michael Comer, Lynn Comer, Vicki Corum, Robert Cox, Cynthia Crunk, Tony Davis, James Davis, Spanky First Farris, Lajuana Freeman, Diane Glover, Joel Gray, Gary Gray, Robbie Green, Janice Green, Norma Hambright, David Hammond, Philip Hardeman, Amy Holcombe, Rhonda Holden, Donna Holden, Linda Hone, Michael Hughes, Harold Johns, Jennifer Johnson, Billy Jones, Carolyn 130 Kelly, Regina Killen, Donna Kimbrell, Ricky King, Mark Lamb, Carla Lanier, Randy Lee, Michelle Lemay, Stacey Liverett, Curtis McCain, Gregory McGee, Elvis Michael, Jeffery Grade Smith, Amy Smith, Karen Smith, Kimberly Smith, Stephen Springer, Tommy Thigpen, Cynthia Thigpen, Deborah Thigpen, Susan Thipgen, Terry Thigpen, Terry Thornton, Bonita Truitt, Gregory Tucker, Paula White, Jackie Whitehead, Tony Wright, Belinda Wright, Dena Wright, Timothy •not pictured Nix, Jerry Nix, Terry Nolen, Thelma Owens, Jeffery Pettus, Linda Phillips, Sharon Richardson, Greg Richardson, Janice Richardson, Vivian Roberson, Paula Slaton, Mark 131 BUS DRIVERS L TO R: Mr. V. Belew, Mrs. Joiner, Mrs. Shelton, Mr. White, Mr. McGee, Bill Williams Mr. M. Shelton, Mr. King, Mr. Porter, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Walker. SITTING LTOR; Mr. Killen, Mr. T. Shelton and Mr. Pettus. Personnel Cookf Clean, and Convey No school day goes by without the Personnel touching our lives. Capable cooks toil to prepare nutritious lunches and then listen patiently to gripes because we didn't have hamburgers. Safe, dependable bus drivers convey us to and from school each day. Bill and Wallace clean, and repair and keep the school plant running efficiently. COOKS L TO R: Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. French, Mrs. Michael, Mrs. McGuire, Mrs. Wells, and Mrs. Killen. The highly trained and efficient staff eagerly await their chance to serve you! 132 Senior Directory ALLEN, RAYFORD - 95,71,73,79,49 FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 4; State Farmers Degree 4; Key Club 2,3, 4; L Club 2,3,4; Football 2, 3,4; Homecoming Rep. 2; Most Handsome 3. BALENTINE, CAROLYN - 95,78 FHA 1,2,3,4; GSO 2,3,4; Chorus 3. BARNETT MELVIN - 95,70,48 Football 2; Science Club 2,3; Pres. 3; Library Club 4. BELEW, MARY ANN - 95,72,28 FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3; GSO 4; Who's Who Most Athletic. BROWN, TONY - 95, 31,48,49, 58,71,73. 79,63, 82 FFA 1,2, 3,4; L Club 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Key Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4, Captain 4; Lion's Club Rep. 4; Most Valuable Player 4; Phy. Fit. Club 1; Best All Around 2; Class Pres. 2; Boy's State 3; Jr. Sr. Play; BEAR FACTS 3; FTA 4; Who's Who Best Personality; Track 4. BRYAN, JACK - 95, 50 Football 2,3,4; Jr. Football 1; All County Team 1; Jr. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3; FFA 1,2,3; L Club 2,3,4; Track 2,3. BUTLER. PATSY - 95 FHA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3; Majorette 2,3; Majorette Camp 2,3; Band 1; Most Beautiful 1; Music Club 2, 3; Jr. Sr. Play; GSO 4. CARRIVEAU, JACQUE - 95,10,19,80,83,160 Band 2,3,4; Band Council 3; District Band Member 3; Band Letterman 3,4; 1st Chair Position 2,3,4; Music Club 2,4; FHA 2,3; Council Member 3; GSO 3; BEARER STAFF 3,4, Asst. Bus. Mgr. 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Jr. Sr. Play; Journalism Clinic B'ham Nash- ville 4. COCKRELL, DANNY - 96 FFA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Automobile Club 1,2,3. COLLIER, CATHY - 96, 80. 82, 84 FHA 1,3; Band 2,3,4; Band Letterman 3,4; Student Council 2; GSO 3; FTA; Sounds of Music Club 4, Vice-Pres. 4. COLLINS, BRENDA - 96,66,78,80 FHA 1,2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; NHS 4; Music Club 4. COMER, JERRY - 96,3,21,48,50.61,63 Football 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2; Phy. Fit. Club 1. COTTLES, ROY - 96, 48 Baseball 3,4; Basketball 1,3; Football 4; FFA 1,2,3; Automotive Club 2,3; Phy. Fit. Club 1; Track 1; Rod Gun Club 2; Jr. Play. COX, RUBY - 96,69,78 FHA 1, 3, 4; GSO 3, 4. COX, STEVE - 94,96,24.31,33,40,39,37. 52, 54, 63, 66,71,73,82 NHS 3,4, Pres. 4; Basketball 3,4, Capt. 4; L Club 3,4, Pres 4; BEAR FACTS STAFF 3, Vice-Pres. Jr. Class; Track 4; Lion's Club Youth of Month Most Valuable Player BB 4; Senior Class Pres.; Award of Excellence; Outstanding Teenager; FTA 4; Sr. Play; Jr. Play; Cerebal Palsy Telethon Rep. 4; Mr. LHS 4; Who's Who Most Intelligent; Don Michael Award; American Legion Citizenship Award. FULKNER, JIMMY - 96 Phy. Fit. 1; Vice-Pres. 1; Chorus 2. FULKS, KATHY - 97,69 FHA 1, 3. 4; Pep Club 2; Music Club 3; GSO 4. FULKS, TROY - 97 FFA 1,2,3,4; Automotive Club 2. GARNER, HERBERT - 97 Automotive Club 3. GARNER. MICHAEL - 97,72,79 FFA 2,3,4; Automotive Club 3; Pep Club 4. GARNER, ROGER - 97 Automotive Club 3. GLOVER, CHARLES - 97,18,25,55,66,71.72,151, 160 NHS 4; Pep Club 4; Key Club 4; Top Teen Sr. Class; Sr. Play; Bookkeeper Basketball, 4; BEARER STAFF 4; Who's Who Most Likely to Succeed. HARDEN, WANDA FAYE - 97,69,78 FHA 2,3. 4; GSO 3, 4; Arts Crafts Club 2. HARLAN, DONNA - 94. 97, 66, 69, 82 FTA 1,4; FHA 1.2,3, Reporter 3; NHS 3.4. Jr. Sr. Play; Sec. -Treas. Freshman Class; Arts Crafts Club 2; Jr. Class Sec.; Homecoming Rep. 2; BEAR FACTS 3; Music Club 3; GSO Vice-Pres. 4; Teachers Art Aid 4; Sr. Class Poet; Who's How Most Dependable. HERSTON, GERALD WAYNE - 98,17,48 Football 1,2, 3, 4; FFA 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Automo- tive Club 3; Homecoming Escort Queen 4; Library Club 4. HERSTON, JERRY - 98,71,79 FFA 1,2, 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Mascot Bear 3,4; Sr. Play. HERSTON, TERRY - 98,71,72,79 FFA 1,2,3, 4; Key Club 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Pep Club 4; Phy. Fit. Club 1; Jr. and Sr. Play. 133 Senior Directory HILL, WAYLON - 98,11.72,79 FFA 1,2,3, 4; Automotive Club 2,3; Pep Club 4. HINES, DAVID - 98,79 FFA 1,2, 3,4 HOLDEN, JOHNNY - 98 Music Club 2. HOLDEN, WANDA - 98 Junior Red Cross 2; FHA 2, 3; GSO 3,4. HOWARD, GAIL - 98, 10,15.19,74. 78, 83. 85. 86,7 Band 1,2,3, 4, Letterman 2,3,4, Sec. 3; Council 2, Drum Major 3,4; Arts Crafts Club 1, Vice- Pres.; FHA 2,3; GSO 3, Vice-Pres. 3; FT A 3; Jr. Sr. Play; Dramatics Club 4. HUNT, CARL DON - 99,72 FFA 1,3; Chorus 1,2; Football 1.2. JOHNSON, JIM - 94,99,31.33,72,79 FFA 2,3,4, Reporter 3, Pres. 4; Pep Club 2,3,4 Sec. 3; Class Pres. 3; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Home- coming Rep. 3; Boys' State 3; Jr. Sr. Play; Who's Who Most Popular. JOHNSTON, PATSY DIANE - 99 FHA 1,2,3; Junior Red Cross 1; GSO 3,4. KILLEN, SANDRA KAY - 00,70,78 FHA 1,2, 3,4; GSO 2,3; Chorus 3; Library Club 4. KONIG, KAREN - 00.12, 25. 37, 66, 74. 84 FHA 1,2; FT A 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Letterman 3,4; Student Council 2; Arts Crafts Club 2; NHS 3, 4; BEAR FACTS STAFF 3; Music Club 3; Top Ten; Drama Club 4; Sr. Play Dir.; Award for Excellence 4. MANCUSO, PATRICIA - 99,7,72,78,84 Pep Club 1,4; FHA 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 1; Spring Festival Rep. 1; Best All-Around 2; Music Club 3; Majorette 2; Head Majorette 3,4; Class Treasurer 3. McGEE, LARRY - 99,52.54 Basketball 1.2,3. 4; All County Team 1,2, All Wheeler Basin Team 3; L Club 2. 3. 4; Track 2, 3; Student Coun- cil 4. MEWBOURN, TIM - 94. 99, 31. 32, 72. 79 FFA 1,2,3,4; Reporter 4; Ribbon Girl Escort z; FHA Beau 4; Music Club 1; NHS 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Automotive Club 2; Best All-Around 1; Boy's State 3; Basketball 1,2; Most Handsome 2; Senior Class Prophet; Who's Who Wittiest. MITCHELL, KATHRYN - 100.69 GSO 3,4. MOSLEY, ADRIAN - 100.26,48,50,54 134 FFA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; L Club 2, 3, 4; Best All Around 4; Who's Who Most Athletic. NIX, LINDA - 100,17,20,23.66,72,78 FHA 1; Music Club 3; Jr. Sr. Play; NHS 3,4, Treasurer 4; Most Beautiful 3; Homecoming Rep. 3; Pep Club 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Who's Who Neatest. NIX, SARAH - 100, 69 GSO 4. NUNLEY, BETTY ANN - 100, 24. 37. 66. 78, 80 4-H Club 1, Pres. 1; FHA 2.3.4. Pres. 4; Music Club 3.4, Sec. 3,4; Jr. Sr. Play; NHS 3,4; Award for Excellence; Nominee for Miss LHS; Who's Who Most Polite; Award for 12 Years of Perfect Attendance. O'KELLEY, DIANE - 100,70,66 FHA 1. 2, 3, 4; Music Club 2, 3; Library Club 4; NHS 3.4, OWENS, KAYE - 100,21,24,28,31,33,37,38,36.66. 72,78,82 FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pres.; Homecoming Rep. 1; Student Council 1; Ribbon Girl 2; BEAR FACTS STAFF 1,2,3, Asst. Editor 2, Ed. 3; Vice-Pres. Class 2; NHS 3,4; Girls' State 3; Spring Festival Rep. 2; FTA 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4, Co-Capt. 3; Jr. Sr. Play; Fashion Model Board 4; Homecoming Runner- Up 4; Outstanding Teenager; Top Ten 4; Most Beauti- ful 4; Nominee for Miss LHS 4; Award for Excellence; Who's Who Most Popular; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. PECK, SHERREL - 100 FFA 2,3; Automotive Club 2,3. PENDERGRASS, PEGGY (Dison) - 101,24,66 4-H 1; Music Club 3,4; Pres. 3,4; Best All Aroung 3; BEAR FACTS 3; Student Council 3,4; NHS 3,4; Junior Play; FHA 4; Top Ten 4. RICHARDSON, BILLY - 101 FFA 1,2,3; Phy. Fit. Club 1; Rod Gun Club 2; Automotive Club 2,3. ROBERTSON, KAY - 101, 94,1. 25. 30. 33. 36. 37, 39 66, 67.69 Chorus 1; Library Club 1,2; Most Beautiful 2; BEAR FACTS 2,3, 4, Asst. Ed. 3, Ed. 4; Student Council 3.4, Pres. 4; Jr. Sr. Play; GSO 3,4; NHS 3,4; Ribbon Girl 3; Journalism Clinic 3; Top Ten 4; NHS A.E. 4; Senior Class Testator; Teen of the Week; Outstanding Teenager; DAR Citizenship Girl; Who's Who Most Intelligent. ROSSON, WANDA - 10125,37,66,78 4-H 1, Jr. 4-H Leader 2; FHA 2,3,4; Sec. 4; Stu- dent Council 3; NHS 3,4; Music Club 3,4, Reporter Senior Directory 3; Honor Roll 3f 4; Jr. Sr. Plays; Top Ten 4; Award for Excellence 4. SLATON, JANE - 101,66,72,78 FHA 1,2, 3, 4; NHS 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Jr. Play SHELTON, JOAN - 101,7,25,33,37,40,66,72,82, 85,86 FHA 1,2; FT A 2,3,4; BEAR FACTS 1; Pep Club 1, 3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Student Council 1,2, Sec. 2; Best All Around 1; Class Pres. 1; Ribbon Girl 2; FFA Sweetheart 2; Key Club Sweetheart 3; NHS 3,4, Sec. 4; Jr. Sr. Play; Majorette 3,4; Top Ten 4; Award for Excellence 4; Band Council 4; Miss LHS 4; Who's Who Best Personality. SMITH, CONNIE - 101,69,78 FHA 1,3,4; GSO 3,4. SPRINGER, BRENDA - 101 FHA 1,2,3; Jr. Red Cross 1; GSO 3,4. SPRINGER, JERRY - 102,72,79 FFA 1,2, 3,4; Phy. Fit. 1; Pep Club 3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 4. SPRINGER, LINDA - 102,28,53,54,72 FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Best All Around 4; Library Club 4, Pres. 4; NHS 4. THIGPEN, DANNY - 102,28,53,54,72 Phy. Fit. 1; Student Council 2; Spring Festival Rep. 3; Music Club 3; Best All Around 3; Pep Club 4; Sr. Play; Basektball 4; Most Handsome Senior; Who's Who Neatest. THOMPSON, REBECCA ANN - 102,94,18.24,32,37. 66,69,78,83,85, 160 Band 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 1,2,3, Pres. 4, Band Let- terman 2,3,4; Ribbon Girl 2; Arts Crafts Club 2, Pres. 2; Soph. Class Vice-Pres; FHA 2,3,4, Vice- Pres. 4; Pres. 3, Recreation Leader 2; NHS 3,4, Vice- Pres. 4; FFA Sweetheart 3; Miss FHA 4; Vice Pres. Student Council 3; Asst. Ed. BEARER 3, Editor BEARER 4; GSO 4, Pres. 4; Top Ten 4; Senior Class Sec.- Treasurer; Award for Excellence; Who's Who Most Likely to Succeed. THORNTON, RICHARD - 102, 70 Phy. Fit. 1,2; Music Club 3; Library Club 4. TROUSDALE, SHIRLEY - 102,10,69,78,86 FHA 1,2,3,4; Music Club 2; Pep Club 3; Jr. Sr. Play; Drill Team 4; GSO 4, Sec. 4. WHITE, TERRY - 102 FFA 1,2,3; Phy. Fit. 1; Chorus 2; Music Club 3. WILEY, CAROL - 102 FHA 1,2,3; Music Club 2; Pep Club 3; GSO 4; Who's Who Wittiest. WILLIAMS, DONALD - 103,5,32,38,71,73,79,154 Automotive Club 1,2; Homecoming Escort 1; Horse Show Escort 2; Basketball 1,2,3; FFA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Football 3; L Club 3,4; Sec. 4; Key Club 3,4; Who's Who Most Dependable; Jerry Hill Memorial Award. WILSON, CAROLEE - 103,13 FHA 2; Music Club 3; GSO 4. 135 Finally the reward for twelve years work Index High School A Allen, Martha - 116,68,76 Allen, Nancy - 110,78,80 Allen, Phyllis - 110,72,76,78 Allen, Richard - 104,48,53,54,63, 71.73.79 B Bailey, Don - 107,11,48,50,55, 61,63,58,71.73 Bailey, Karen - 116,67,68 Bailey, Wayne - 104, 3,26,33, 41, 48,49, 53.54,58.61.63,66.79, 82 Balch, Ann - 104,8,26,30,36,66, 67,74, 82,85 Balch, Jim - 110,56,58,61 Balch, Keith - 116,5,8,57 Balentine, Billy-104, 79 Balentine, Bobby - 107,79 Balentine, Burt - 116 Balentine, Donnie - 107,79 Balentine, Gail - 104 Balentine, James - 113,51,58 Balentine, Patricia -107,78 Balentine, Priscilla - 107,69,78 Balentine, Rex - 113,58 Balentine, Sammy - 107,79 Balentine, Sandy - 116 Barnett, Charles - (no picture) Barnett, Evelyn - 104 Barnett, Pamela - 104 Barnett, Suzanne - 110,70,78 Barr, Brenda - 116 Beadle. Roy - 113,75 Beadle, Sammy - 107,48,50,55, 58.79 Beavers, Carolyn - 113,68 Beavers, Gary - 110,77,79 Beavers, Kathy - 110,69,78 Beavers, Sherry - 107,78 Belew, John - 113,75 Belew, Martha - 104,72,76,78,86 Bergin, Tommy - 107,77,79 Briggs, Jackie - 110,69 Briggs, Rodney - 107,79 Brown, Judy - 110,69,78 Brumley, Mitzi - 113,68,85 Bryan, Bill - 110, 56,.76,79 Bryant, Ronald - 110,79 Bulls, James - 104,48,52,54,58, 71.73.79 Burbank, Gary 104,48, 50, 55, 58, 63.66.71.73.79 Burbank, Bill (no picture) Burbank, Sandra - 116,21,68 Butler, Belinda - 116,68 Butler, Greg - 116 Butler, Pam - 107,72,78 C Campbell, Gary - 113,5,57,75, 76. 84 Carriveau, Jerry - 113,75 Carriveau, Regina - 107,69,78,83 Cassel, Jimmy - 113,75 Childers, Judy - 116 Clemmons, Betty - 113 Clemmons, Charles - 113, 81 Cole, Jerry - 104 Cole, John - 104, 8,79 Cole. Kathy - 113, 68 Collier, David - 110,77 Collier, Vonda - 68 Collins. Billy - 116,3 Collins, Kathy - 116 Comer, Janice -J.17,68 Copeland, Connie - 110,72 Corum, Gary - 104,12,55,79 Cottrell, Douglas - 107,79 Cottrell, Tommy - 111,56,76,79, 81.84 Cox, Carol - 104,66,76,78 Cox, Carolyn - 104,12,66,72,76, 82.85 Cox, Jerry - 117 Cox, Jimmy - 117 Cox, Harold - 111,13,4,41,49, 56, 58 Cox, Harold - 111,58,73,79 Cox, Judy - 104,66,78 Cox, Judy Springer - 106,11,33, 64,66,72,76,78,82 Cox, Kathy - 104,11.18,32,33, 66. 67,64.72,76,78.82 Cox, Patsy - 111.29,69,78 Crittenden, Debra - 117,68,76 Cumberledge, Glendora - 111,70, 78 Curtis, Virginia - 104,74,78 D Danley. Shelia - 114,41,68,76,83 Davis, Anthony - 117, 5, 76, 81 Davis, Linda - 114, 68 Davis, Keith - 107,27,30,41,55, 61.71,73.79 Davis, Melvin - 104 Davis, Polly - 107,29,67,78 Davis, Renee - 111,69,78 Davis, Teddy - 107,4,55,61,70, 71 Davis, Tim - 107,79 Duff, Regina - 111,67,72,76,78, 86 E East, Danny - 111, 79 East,’ Kenneth - 111,79 Eddy, Linda - 111,69,78 Ellis, Brenda - 114,68.76 Ellis, Janet - 117 Ellis, Jimmy - 104, 79 Erwin, Gary - 104, 48,50,73,79 Ethridge, Randy - 117, 57, 81 F Faulkner, Johnny - 114, 51, 81 Faulkner, Mike - 104 Faust, Linda - 107,69,78,83 Faust, Peggy - 107,83,68 Fields, Gary - 114 Fields, Jerry - 117 Freeman, Roger - 111, 56,58,76, 77,79 Fulks, Janna - 108 G Garner, Michael - 114 Gamer, Pamela - 111,69,78 Garrett, Brenda - 108,86 Glover, Darrell - 114,41,57,75, 76,85 Glover, David - 104,28,66,71 Glover, Rebecca - 104,33,66,74, 78 Gordon, Ricky - 114,75 Gray, Aaron - 114,51,57,58,81 Gray, Diane - 108,72.78 Gray, Harold - 111,77,79 Green, Lynn - 105 Green, Shellie - 117 Green, Terry - 111,77 Griffin. Dwight - 111.27.48.49. 56. 58,73, 79 Griffin, Loretto - 105,72,76,78 Griffin. Patricia - 114, 69 Griffin, Tony - 108.70.79 Grigsby, Rita - 111,69,78,86 Grossheim, Alan - 111,51,77,79 Gulley, Alton - 105, 53, 54 Index High School H 67,76,81 Manous, Hilda - 114, 68 Hale, Deborah - 117,5,68,76 Howard, Ronnie - 108,11,29,61, Mason, Larry - 108,48,50,79 Hale, Johnny (no picture) 71,72,79 Matthews, Carol - 117,76 Hale, Ricky - 114,75 Hughes, Frank - 117 McCafferty, Barry - 117,57.76,81 Hall, Rebecca - 108 Hughes, Rita - 114 McCain, Frances - 114,68,76 Hammond, Donna - 108,69,78 Hunt, Barbara - 114 McCrary, Ricky - 105,48 Hammond, Eddy - 111,77,79 Hunt, Larry - 117 McDonald, Cindy - 108,72,78 Hammond, Gary - 108,79 Hunt, Marvin - 114 McDonald, Jeffrey (no picture) Hammond, Jason - 117,77 Hunt, Richard - 111,77,79 McGee, Gary - 111,77 Hammond, Joan - 105, 69 Hum, Brenda - 117,5 McGee. Gary - 108,55,58.77,79 Hammond, Lee - 105,79 McGee, Teresa - 117,68 Hammond, Patty - 105,30, 66, 74, J McGee, Travis - 117 78 Jackson, Deborah - 108 McGuire, Mike - 114, 51, 58, 57, Hammond, Randy - 108,55,72,79 Jackson, Shelby - 105.72,76,78, 67.76.81 Hammond, Reginia ,70,78 86 McKelvey, Stella - 117,68 Hammond, Rex - 114 Jenkins, Larry - 105,19,66,71,74, McMeans, Lynn - 108 Hammond, Sharon - 117,68,76 85 McMurtrey, Paige - 108 Hammond, Tim - 105, 79 Johns, Herbert - 117 Mewbourn, David - 105,21,79 Hamner, Diane - 114 Johns, Larry - 114 Mewbourn, Regina - 111,72,78 Hamner, Ray - 105, 67 Johns, Randy - 111,77,79 Michael, Donna - 114,68 Haney, Kathryn - 105, 69 Johnson, Elaine - 108,30,67,74 Michael, Doris - 114 Hanson, Quinton - 114,51,57,75, Johnson, Gene - 114,51,57,81 Michael. Gary - 111, 56, 58. 61. 63, 76 Johnson, Jewel - 105 76,79, 81 Haraway, Arnold - 117 Johnson, Junior - 114 Michael, Janice - 105,67,70,78,86, Haraway, Vernie - 111,79 Johnston, Deborah - 114,68 Michael. Judy - 117, 68 Hardeman, Vickie - 117,68,76 Johnston, Jackie - 114,76 Michael. Judy G. -117.2,68,76 Harrison, Shirley - 105,66,78,80 Johnston, Joy - 117,15.68 Michael, Roy - 108,55.79 Harrison, Ronald - 117 Jones, Ellen - 105.78. 85 Michael. Terry - 108.71.79 Hayes, Charlotte - 108,7,69,78,83 Jones, Ricky - 117,77 Michael. Wanda - 106.11.28,66. Hayes, Johnny - 105,48,79 64,72, 78 Hayes, Rita - 69 K Mobley. Marty - 117,21. 41. 51, 57, Herston, David - 117,81 Killen, Ricky - 111.77,79 76. 81 Herston, Mary - 108,72,78 King, Rhonda - 117,68,76 Mobley, Steve - 115,51,57,77,76 Herston, Wanda - 105 King, Ronnie - 111 Mosley, Connie - 111,78,89 Hill, Tommy - 114,51,57,58,81 Mosley, Phyllis - 106 Hines, Randy - 108, 79 L Mosley, Roger - 117 Hines, Ray - 114,75,84 Lash, Dorinda - 117,2,5 Murks, David - 117 Hodge, Myla - 114 Lash, Evonne - 105,12,66,78 Murks, Glenn - 115,7,81 Hodges, Barbara - 114,68 Lash, Ted - 114,51,77 Murks, Kathy - 115,68,76 Hodges, Sandra - 108,30,74,83 Lee, Karen - 108,7,72,78,83 Murks, Sharon - 117,68,76 Hodges, Sharon - 105,12,36,66, Lemay, Peggy - 117,68,76 Murphy, Johnny (no picture) 75,82,84 Lemay, Jane - 117,68 Holden, Ann - 105, 11,64,66,70, Littrell, Ricky - 108,30,55, 61,72, N 72,78, 79 Newton, Betty - 111,69,78 Holden, David - 114,76 Littrell, Steve - 114,51,56,58,61 Newton, Gail - 117,68 Holden, Jerry - 108,48,50,55,73, Liverett, Annette - 114,68 Newton, Glenda - 111,70,78 79 Liverett, Gerald - 108,72,79 Newton, Janette - 108,69,78 Holden, Larry - 108,48.50,58.79 Long, Tony (no picture) Newton, Martha - 106,14,78 Holden, Mark - 114.57,75 Lovell, George - 114 Newton, Kathy - 111, 6. 69, 76, 78, Holden, Ricky - 105 Lovell, Mardie - 117 85 Holt, James (no picture) Newton, Larry - 108,79 Howard, Bobby - 114,57,81 M Newton, Mike - 111,76,56,79 Howard, Gary - 105 Mabe, Linda - 108,72,78 Newton. Paul - 117,51,57.76. 81 Howard, Ricky - 114,21,51,57, Manous, Carthel - 114,11,75 Newton, Robert - 117,75,76,85 137 Index High School Mx, Charles - 111, 77 Nix. Mike - 117.51 Nix. Mike - 106.12.71.75.84 Nix, Philip - 115.57,75,84 Nolen, Charles - 108,58,74,79 O Oliver, Steve - 111,29,77,79 Osborn, Dale - 108,21.67.72.78 P Paxton, Brenda - 111,69,78 Paxton, Geneva - 118,68,76 Paxton, Jeanean - 106,69,78 Peck, Brenda - 108,72,78,83 Peck, Angela - 118,68,83 Peck, Ronnie - 106,79 Pettus, Danny - 108,30,55.61,71 72,79 Pettus, Lindon - 115,51,57,75 Pettus, Randy - 118,80 Pettus, Susan - 115,68,85 Pettus. Vicky - 111,69,76,78,86 Prestage, Judy - 115 Putman, Cassia - 106 Putman, Martha - 106 Putman, Mike - 111,79 Putman, Nancy - 108,72,78,83, 86 Putman, Vicky - 115,68,83 R Raney, Larry - 111,48,50,58,77, 79 Richardson, David - 111,77,79 Richardson, Larry - 118 Richardson, Donna - 108,4,30, 69 Rippy, Patrice - 111,72,76,78 Rippy, Tim - 118,77,76 Ritter, Ricky - 111,75,48 Roberson, Belinda - 106,69,78,86 Roberson, Belinda - 111,67,69,76, 78,83 Roberson, Janie - 115,68,83 Robertson, Judy - 115,68 Robertson, Terty - 109,79 Roden, Randy - 106,3,49,58,71,73 Romine, Regina - 115,68 S Scott, Brenda - 118 Scott, Teresa - 112,69,78 Sewell, John - 106,12,18,71,74, 66,84 Sharp, Debra - 118,68 Sharp, Ronald - 106 Shelton, Donna - 118,68 Shelton, Marie - 115,68 Shelton, Randy - 112 Shelton, Sonya - 106,21,72,76,78 Shelton, Tim - 115,58,76 Shook, David - 109,71,79 Shook, Faye - 109,78 Shook, Janice - 109,11,27,41, 64,72, 78 Sledge, Freda - 112,69,78 Smith, Belinda - 115 Smith, Joan - 115,68 Smith, Wade - 115,76 Spears, Debra - 106,78 Springer, Barbara - 115,67,68 Springer, Brendlyn - 115,68,76,85 Springer, Danny - 112,56,58,81, 85 Springer, Edward - 106,79 Springer, Faye - 106,18,66,78 Springer, James - 115 Springer, Patty - 118,68,76 Springer, Ricky - 109,79 Stovall, Christy - 115,21,68 Stutts, Brenda - 106,76,78 Stutts, Glenda - 106,33,72,78 Stutts, Roger - 112,79 Sweet, Jimmy - 115,77 T Tate, Denise - 118,5,68,76,83 Tate, Mark - 115,75 Tate, Paulette - 109,78,86 Tate, Randy - 109,73,79,48,49, 55 Tate. Vicky - 112,21,27,83 Taylor, Dian - 118,68,76 Tays, Eddie - 118,51,75, 83 Thigpen, Carolyn - 115 Thigpen, Amy - 118,67,68 Thigpen, Judith - 106,66,72,78,86 Thigpen, Linda - 115, 68 Thigpen, Melinda - 118,68 Thigpen, Pam - 115,68,76, 85 Thigpen, O'neal - 118 Thigpen, Ronald - 118,15,75,85 Thigpen, Ronnie - 118 Thigpen, Susan - 115,69 Thomas, Donna - 118,69 Thomas, Timothy - 106 Thompson, Debbie - 112,69,78,83, 85 Thompson, Pam - 115,69,84 Thornton, Dwight - 118 Trousdale, Betty - 115 Truitt, Steve - 112,56,77,79 Truitt, Tim - 118,57,76,81,85 Tucker, Deborah - 106 Tucker, Ricky - 109 Tucker. Philip - 118,75 V Vinson, Brenda - 118, 68 Vinson, Jackie - 115 W Waldrop, Rick - 118, 75. 84. 85 Walker, Gaylon - 109,48,50,72 Walker, Kathy - 106,30.41.66,74, 76,78,82, 84 Walker, Mary - 112,67,69,78,83 Weigart, Jefflyn - 106 Weeks, Shelia - 112,69,78 Wells, Janell - 112,72,78 White, Debra - 118,68,76,83,80 White. Debra - 112,5,69,78 White, David - 118,51,57,81 White, James - 112,77,79 White, Rex - 109,21,48,50,52, 54, 58,61,73.79 White, Shelia - 115 White, Vickie - 118 White. Willie - 112,21,48,49,79 Whitehead, Donny - 112 Wiley, Morris - 118 Williams, Connie - 106,72,78,82 Williams, Danny - 115,51,57,61, 81 Williams, Debra - 106.69.76.78 Williams, Jenny - 109,4,78 Williams. Keith - 112,77,79 Williams, Kenneth - 106,48,49 Williams, Margaret - 106,66,76, 78. 82,84 Williams, Morris - 106,19, 53, 54, 71 Williams. Patti - 112,14. 41. 69,78 Williams, Regina - 118, 68 Williams, Ron - 106, 8, 9,79 Wimpee, Melanie - 118, 41, 68 Wright, Denise - 109,60,78 Wright, Donna - 118,67,68,76 Woods, Terry (no picture) 138 Congressional Medal of Honor Posthumously Awarded Former Graduate 139 In Memory . . . JERRY HILL, a graduate of the class of 66, killed in action in Viet Nam on November 14, 1968. Pictured below are the medals he won while in service and the memorial award set up by the class of '69. 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STANDING L TO R: Mary Burney, Gilbert Hammond, Margaret Smith, Julia Robertson, Kathy Richardson, Yvonne Porter, Mary McMeans, Barbara Porter and Jr. Nix. SEATED: Wallace Thompson. 148 WILSON’S FOOD CENTERS DEPARTMENT STORES (cu i Mode Aetac SOUTHGATE MALL MUSCLE SHOALS Three Stores to Serve You Old Lee Highway, North Florence, and West College Street. We give S H Green Stamps VALLEY SUPPLY CO. INC. 425 East Spring Street Florence Alabama A Complete Line of Janitorial Supplies To make your car purr, fill it with Spur. Lexington Alabama 149 SPUR SERVICE STATION This is where you come when you're through playing games. Order Your Class Rings and All Your Jewelry Needs. Florence Southgate Mall PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Bottlers of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Orange and Grape Crush. RICHARD WALDROP SERVICE CLEANERS Complete Dry Cleaning and Storage Needs. We clean everything! (Well, almost everything!) Highway 43 South Phone 383-2842 Lexington Phone 229-8828 THE “OLE HOUSE” SHOE STORE Si WESTERN WITOl ft ASSOCIATE STOM PATRICK L. WHITE Owner Lexington -My Jlorilt Qi[t3 Alabama Lovely Gifts and Flowers For All Occasions FREE DELIVERY BILLY RICHARDSON Owner 202 CLEVELAND AVE. PHONE 766-0105 FLORENCE. ALABAMA Rogersville Alabama Support Your Alumni Association 150 W. L HAMMOND FOOD CENTER Those who will succeed, shop at Hammond Food Center. Lexington, Alabama Phone 229-6616 Compliments of ESTES R. FLYNT Probate Judge Lauderdale County FARMBEST MILK AND ICE CREAM CENTER STAR ENCO Specialized in Service €nco 1129 N. Wood Ave. Florence Tuscumbia Alabama SOUTHGATE PHOTO CENTER Amateur and Professional Equipment and Supplies 132 Southgate Mall Phone 381-0012 M. S. C. 151 SEE BOBBY RAY THE RCA VICTOR AND CURTIS MATHES VALUE MAN For the Best Buy and Skilled Service. • i ■M� ri � « r . RADIO . HI-FI and STEREO .TAPE RECORDERS . TRANSISTOR RADIOS . FM and TV ANTENNAS Melanie Wimpee selects the size TV that would go well in her room from Bobby Ray at SHOALS RADIO and TV. Route 8, Florence Phone 764-2403 NEWTON BARBER SHOP McSWAIN TYPEWRITERS CO. Agency for Underwood Typewriters, Adding Machines and Calculators 415 E. Tenn. St. Compliments of Florence Anderson Alabama SPRINGFIELD FLORIST Florence Phone 764-3961 Rogersville TOWN COUNTRY SHOP STYLE-RITE FABRICS Alabama Specializing in Sportswear Junior and Junior Miss 1510 N. Wood Plaza Florence Your One Stop Wedding Service Fabrics and Notions - All First Quality 1508 N. Wood Ave. Florence 152 GOWEN FURNITURE CO. Lawrenceburg Tennessee HIPPS BARGAIN HOUSE Where Values Originate Fabrics are Our Speciality. Florence Leighton Compliments of L. C. HAMMOND'S STORE Center Star HIBBETT SONS SPORTING GOODS Across from Howard Johnson's Joe Gibson shows Johnny Faulkner some of the fine equipment in stock. 1242 Florence Blvd. Florence W. S. KILLEN GROCERY GENERAL MERCHANDISE Bolts of All Sizes, Gas, Oil, and Duckhead Overalls. 219 N. Seminary St. Florence Florence . . . Southgate Mall KRESS'S 5 10 RAY'S UNIVERSITY OF BEAUTY Tuition Less Than Area Vocational Schools Nationally Accredited Why Settle for Less? 412 S. Court Florence 153 A. L. THOMPSON BUILDING SUPPLY Heavy shows Don the plans for the new industrial plant to be built. Lexington, Alabama Phone 229-6204 CATHRINE’S EAST LAUDERDALE BEAUTY SHOP BANKING COMPANY w Serving Lauderdale County Since 1906 Top Styling and Coloring Phone 229-5608 Lexington CATHRINE WILLIAMS, Owner h VY 1 si LU _J Compliments of FARMER’S BANK Save If our ?ftoHecf Rogersville and Killen, Alabama Anderson : Alabama 154 Compliments of ARNOLD INSTITUTIONAL FOODS 2309 First Ave. N. Birmingham Alabama COBLE'S ORNAMENTAL IRON James D. Coble Columns and Railing Basement Columns Carports - Patio Covers Steel Stairs Lee Highway Florence T. R. BELEW SUPER STORE We Sell to Sell Again Lexington Alabama Compliments of EAST FLORENCE DRUG STORE BEECHAM'S FUNERAL HOME Licensed Embalmers uneral Directors Loretto Tennessee 'For Fast Delivery Service 1401 Lee Highway Phone 764-4941 REYNOLDS where new ideas take shape in ALUMINUM Urges You to Continue Your Education . . . for New Careers Take Shape too With REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY Growing for 27 Years With Muscle Shoals 155 TATE’S FOOD MARKET T. O. BELUE SERVICE STATION Trust the Man Who Wears the Star Anderson Alabama BEST JEWELERS Visit Our Bridal Department. Select Your China, Crystal and Sterling Patterns. Home of Perfect Keepsake Diamonds Florence Sheffield Southgate Mall CANTRELL'S MUSIC CENTER Drums - Guitars Band Instruments Instruction Sales - Service Lee Highway Center Star Phone 764-4868 1137 N. Wood Ave. Best Wishes Florence CREEKMORE'S BARBER SHOP Where your business is appreciated. Lexington Alabama Compliments of DAVIS SUPER MARKET Elgin Crossroads Phone 247-5 56 E. E. FORBES SONS PIANO CO. , INC. Musical Instruments - Sales and Service 109 S. Court St. Florence Florence Blvd. and Clover dale Road 156 FLORENCE APOTHECARY Prescriptions 324 W. Tenn St. Florence, Ala. HOOIE Plumbing and Electrical Supplies Bathroom Fixtures - Water Heaters Repairs COCO COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Phone 247-5435 Rogersville Alabama Florence Alabama HINES RECAPPING Employees of Hines pause for a coffee break. Florence Blvd. Florence, Alabama 157 OTTO WILLIAMS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Are you sure-this is a good check? asks Kenneth Williams. Dealer in Maytag and Westinghouse Appliances, McCulloch Chain Saws, Anderson Finiture, and a Full Line of Dry Goods. Alabama Compliments of THE BOOTERY KAYE’S SHOES and FLORENCE SHOE COMPANY Downtown Florence Serving Animal Agri-Business in the Great Tennessee Valley IFoCB(il=39 rtmCBo Best Wishes From DeWitt tirs CHEMICAL COMPANY Industrial Maintenance Products i i fi f A U- m Atlanta i Georgia 158 TED HARRIS, Salesman Florence Phone 764-1331 BARBER PURE MILK CO. The Milk for Growing Athletes. 159 102 Thompson Street Florence, Alabama AND IN CLOSING - Another year of school has ended. For many of us “finally the end has come. There were times during the year when we were not sure we would make it. Yet, now that it has arrived, all the agonies seem less and the memories of LHS games, pep rallies, banquets, parades, homecoming, and wonderful, wonderful friends are prominent in our thoughts. I, especially feel a certain emptiness now that all hectic deadlines are met, all pictures turned in and all the copy written. Behind every successful yearbook, there is a hardworking group of individuals whose unsung efforts make the yearbook possible. I am thankful to all my staff, for their hard consistent work, especially Jacque Carriveau who served not only as Business Manager, but also as Senior Copy Editor. Her witty and expressive copy is the key to the whole suc- cess of the book. I would also like to express appreciation to the faculty for their patience during remakes and their cooperation in posing for pictures. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Johnson our friend and advisor for her guidance and help in the construc- tion of this book. Also, I wish to thank our local merchants for their liberal advertisements, our photographer Waldrup Studio, Taylor Publishing Company, and the many other people who were essential in making this year one of the best ever. ANN THOMPSON Editor 160