Lexington High School - Bearer Yearbook (Lexington, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1974 volume:

There were those early days when we struggled to share - our friendship, our love, our lives - believing that In casting our bread upon the waters” we would find it after many days - in its way and in its time it would return to us. And He has made us know that we have only that which we were willing to turn loose - those things which we have shared are now more richly ours than before - without our grasping or striving - they have come back to us. The Bearer Lexington School Lexington A labama Volume 31 Jason Hammond, Editor Rhonda King, Business Mgr. Teresa McGee, Associate Editor In the Years to Come, Will I Recall the Good Times of Shared Laughter That Came From Such Simple Things as Enjoying the Fresh Spring Sun? Was I Alone or Was I a Real Part of Them. What Will I Remember? 2 Will I Remember How We Involved Ourselves in a Multitude of School Activities and How We Became Involved in Assorted Experiences. Parades, Pep Rallies, Football Games. They're Some of the Extras That Serve to Unite. 5 Did I Express Myself to the Fullest Extent and Yet Keep an Open Mind Which Welcomed the Thoughts and Opinions of Others? 9 Victorious Homecoming Game ROW 1: Gray, Hammond, Thigpen, Newton, Pettus, McCrary, Dean, McCafferty, Jones, Hum, Kelly. ROW 2: Thigpen, Davis, Slaton, Phillips, Ells, Wilson, McGee, Davis, Brown, Hanson, Collier, Tays. ROW 3: Thigpen, Butler, Ridinger, Steen, McAfee, Smith, Williams, Fulks, Killen, Garrison, Cox, Bryan, Ethridge. The Golden Bear football team started the 73 season by playing host to the Brooks Lions. The Lions took the lead 7-0, but the Bears drove down and scored on a TD pass to Paul Newton. The 2 pts. conversion was good and the Bears led 8-7, but the Lions drove down field with a strong passing attack and scored on the last play, winning 14-8. Next the Bears went to Waterloo and won by a score of 40-0. A home game against the Rogers Pirates was next. The Pirates scored first and led 7-0, but with a balanced attack, the Bears bounced back winning by a score of 17-7. The first field goal in Bear football history was when Oneal Thigpen kicked a 27 yarder. The Bears then settled a score with the Cats of Waynesboro with a 39-14 victory. The next opponent was Wilson. As before, the Warriors led 7-0, but in a hard fought battle, the Bears pulled out a 28-18 win. In the following game the team settled a score with Falkville with a 30-8 victory. At 5-1, the Bears ranked 23 in the state, took on Gurley who ranked 22. The Bears got on the scoreboard early, 7-0, on a great run by Ronald Slaton for the TD. Two consecutive TD’s in the 4th quarter gave Gurley a 16-7 vic- tory. Oneal and Richard escort Terry into the end zone with the winning touchdown in the game with West Limestone. 12 Highlighted the Season Paul makes a diving catch for a first down. Ronald runs down an unsuspecting halfback. Then traveling to Loretto, the Bears were out scored 29-7. The only score for them came on a punt return of 65 yds. by Donny Pettus. In the next game the Bears won a hard fought battle from West Limestone by 7- 6. The final game was against 2nd ranked LCHS. The Bears started out and knocked the Tigers off the field the first quarter, but the Tigers bounced back to beat the Bears 22-8. Terry Dean scored the only TD on a 40 yd. run. The Season for the Bears ended at 6-4, the best record in many years. The ball appears to float out of Oneal’s reach. Gang tackling is well demonstrated in this shot. 13 Oneal Thigpen Kicks First Field Goal in Bear History Byron Butler, Tackle Paul Newton, Split End Randy Ethridge, Linebacker Barry McCafferty Fullback Britt Williams Ronnie Thigpen Defensive End Guard Co-Captains, Anthony Davis and Jerry Cox, pictured with Coach Toner, were selected All County, along with Dean Wilson and Eddy Tays. Victor McAfee Tackle Rodney McCrary Tailback Joey Gray, Quarterback O’Neal Thigpen, Randal Ridinger, Tackle Eddy Tays Middle Guard M Cubs Maintain High Scoring A verage SEATED ROW 1: French, Smith, Michael, Balentine, Putman, Bryan, Fulks, McGuire, Laurence. ROW 2: Put- man, Masonia, Michael, McCain, Hunt, Fleming, Hammond, Campbell, Simpson. ROW 3: Danley, Barnett, Springer, Smith, Thigpen, Sledge, Nunley, Hammond, Glover, Bassham, Tate. SCHEDULE Danny Thigpen runs ball to the middle. Opponent Lexington LCHS 38 Lexington 0 Brooks 6 Lexington 32 Wilson 6 Lexington 30 Rogers 12 Lexington 8 Brooks 6 Lexington 30 Wilson 14 Lexington 34 1 Coffman 0 Lexington 32 Brent attempts outside run around left end. 15 Ronald scores two with his jump shot. Tommy drives through the middle for a basket. Mighty Golden Bears Jeff makes a one handed shot at the basket. Tony’s shot from the comer is good for two. 16 Make Strong Bid for Area Title FRONT: Hal Putman, Mgr; Jeff McDonald, Tommy Word, Ronald Slaton, Oneal Thigpen. BACK: Randy Pettus, Mgr; Tony Oliver, Ricky Phillips, Doug Jones, Byron Butler, Ricky Bryan, Coach Steadman. The Golden Bears tipped off the ’73-'74 season by visiting the Bruins of Bradshaw and were defeated 45-79. The team then took on the Indians from Cherokee and were scalped 48-75. They suffered two more defeats before breaking a four-game losing streak; one at the hands of the Indians of Colbert Hgts 67- 81, and the Cats from Central 65-74. The Bears clawed out their first victory in game number five against the Tigers of LCHS 90-70. They were again defeated by the Indians of Cher- okee 55-68. In the next game with the Pirates of Rogers the Bears came alive in the 4th Qtr to sink the Pirate’s ship by a score of 93-59. Game number eight found the Warriors of Wil- son losing the battle by a score of 63-58. The Indians of Cher- okee appear to enjoy feasting on Bear meat as again the team succumbs to them 57-80. The visit with the Lions of Brooks produces a close one, 63-67, and hosting a visit from Waterloo earns a victory 74-61. The next two games bring defeat, one at the hands of the Pirates of Rogers 78-96, and the other by the Panthers of Mars Hill 61-71. The Bears then bounced back, and in a tight contest slapped out a 64-62 win over the Mustangs of Loretto. Ronald drives in for 2, as Tommy looks on. 17 Forty-two The team entered the County Tourney with a 5-9 record, and played the Cats from Central in the first game. The Cats took a hot hand in the 4th Qtr and scratched out a 58-75 victory. The Bears then visited Deshler and were defeated 62-70. Next they took on the Tigers from LCHS clawing out a 69-62 victory. Then they played host to the Cats of W. Limestone and scraped out another win 69-61. The Cats of Colbert Hgts handed them the next loss 63-71, and then the Cats from Central won over the Bears again by a score of 47-66. Point 4th Quarter Boosts KEITH FLEMING Guard RANDY ETHRIDGE Forward Taking revenge on the Lions of Brooks for the earlier loss, the Bears won 87-68. Next they visited the Cats of W. Lime- stone and gained another victory 96-78. The Cats of Colbert Hgts handed them loss number 14 with a score of 52-71. In the Area Tourney taking on Red Bay earned a win of 77-56. The Big Bear Team closed the season with a defeat at the hands of the Indians of Cherokee 57- 66, and earned a record for the year of 10 wins against 15 losses. Gary Steadman joined the staff as Head Basketball Coach. TOMMY WORD Forward RONALD SLATON Forward Oneal jumps in for the rebound. ONEAL THIGPEN Guard 18 Bears to 93-59 Win Over Rogers DOUG JONES BYRON BUTLER RICKEY BRYAN Center Center Forward RICKY PHILLIPS Center JEFF MCDONALD Guard Tony attempts two for the win over Brooks TONY OLIVER Guard 19 Promotions From the Ranks Characterizes Donny Pettus, Jeff Brannon, Buddy Gray, Keith Kelley, Owen Sewell, Ranee Killen, with Coach Toner. NOT PICTURED: Tim Hammond. LHS 29 Bradshaw 72 LHS 37 Central 50 LHS 71 LCHS 60 LHS 50 Cherokee 56 LHS 62 Rogers 52 LHS 88 Wilson 58 LHS 59 Cherokee 67 LHS 63 Brooks 66 LHS 75 Waterloo 46 LHS 79 Rogers 67 LHS 62 Mars Hill 63 LHS 58 Loretto 57 Lauderdale Co. Tourney LHS 65 LCHS 55 LHS 57 Mars Hill 63 LHS 62 Deshler 66 LHS 105 LCHS 89 LHS 76 W. Limestone 57 LHS 95 Col. Hgts 93 LHS 71 Central 81 LHS 69 Brooks 64 LHS 48 W. Limestone 39 LHS 68 Col. Hgts 81 Doug gets the tip off. 20 the Season for Freshman and B Team KNEELING: Jeff Davis Mgr, Keith Jones, Ricky Holden, Many McCain, Brent Smith, Tim Fleming, Phil Hammond. Mgr. BACK: David Tate, Terry Sledge, Jerry Smith, Butch Danley, David Tate, David McGee, Jerry Sledge, Mark Hammond, Gary Holden. LHS 36 Oakland 40 LHS 38 Central 71 LHS 62 Rogers 42 LHS 42 Mars Hill 35 LHS 38 Central 52 LHS 37 Oakland 52 LHS 31 Brooks 39 LHS 34 LCHS 28 LHS 52 Anderson 42 LHS 44 Rogers 36 LHS 55 Brooks 37 Lauderdale Co. Tourney LHS 40 LCHS 25 LHS 40 Brooks 30 LHS 32 Oakland 37 Jerry grabs for the rebound. Future Team Launched by 7th and 8th Grades KNEELING: McGuire, Thompson, Littiell, Smith, Wilson, Shelton, Hammond, Mgr. BACK: Davis, Mgr. Beavers, Masonia, Hammond, Gray, Danley, Holden, Fulks, Thigpen, Coach Brannon. KNEELING: Putman, McCain, Fulks, Newton, Best, Barnett. STANDING: Coach Brannon McCain, Best, Shelton, Barnett, Bryan, Hammond. 22 “Let’s Get It Together Bears” FRONT: Slaton, Newton, Roberson. BACK: Trousdale, Bailey, Copeland. LEISHA NEWTON KATHY COPELAND 23 Scrappy Bears Capture KNEELING: Phil Hammond, Mgr. Jerry Smith, Tommy Word, Barry McCafferty, Victor McAfee, Ronald Shelton, Eric McAfee, Terry Oliver, Jeff Davis, Kenneth Shelton, Mgr. BACK: Brent Smith, Scorekeeper, Tony Oliver, Keith Kelley, Rodney McCrary, Ricky Bryan, Jeff Brannon, Tim Hammond, Butch Danley, Johnny Johnson, Coach Weeks. The success of the Golden Bears this season hinged on a strong offense with the bat and good pitching. Several times the Bears battled from behind with a barrage of hits in the late innings. While the offense supplied runs, pitchers Tony Oliver and Rod- ney McCrary made good use of them by keeping opponents scoreless when it counted. Ronald Shelton and Butch Danley also earned a win each, while gaining valuable experience for the future. The first game was against LCHS and it looked as if our team would lose, trailing by three in the 5th inning. The team could not be downed so easily, however, and came from behind to win 7- 5. The next victim was Brooks. The game was close with LHS leading until the 6th inning when the team erupted for an easy 8- 1 victory over the Lions. In the next game the Hornets from Hatton invaded LHS for what turned out to be the last regular season game for the Bears. Hatton had a two point lead when the Bears took their last batting chance. After two outs the lead still held with men on 2nd and 3rd. Then with clutch hitting and close plays the team rallied to pull out a 7-6 victory. Bryon scores on a base hit. 24 Division Title PITCHERS: KNEELING: Danley, Oliver. BACK: McCrary, McCafferty, Shelton. Davis scores! H Byron waits his turn at bat. Davis gets set after a wild throw. 25 Batmen Bow to Athens Bible School With the stan of the Area Tourney the scrappy Bears were at their best and easily defeated Hatton 5-1. The team had to work a little harder in getting out of a last inning jam against LCHS and eventually emerged with a 3-1 triumph over the Tigers. LHS again played the Tigers for the Championship but lost 4-7 suffering their first loss against 5 wins. Shaking off the loss the Bears played LCHS the fol- lowing night for the berth into the District playoffs. The Bears stuck in and did what they had done best - hit and rallied from behind for a 11-7 victory aveng- ing their earlier defeat. Advancing to the District playoffs, the Bears played a double header against Athens Bible School. This put the Bears at a disadvantage in pitching as both pitchers had pitched the last two nights. How- ever, the team went out and played diligently but because of costly errors and lack of rest for the pitch- ers, lost both games 7-3 and 7-4. This proved to be the last game of the season due to cancellations, rainouts, and other teams being in playoffs. Despite the short season the Bears had a proud 6-3 campaign under coach James T. Weeks. OUTFIELD: KNEELING: Word, McCafferty, McAfee. BACK: Davis, Kelley, Johnson, Oliver. Coach Weeks advised Jeff to hold at third. Terry fouls one. 26 in District Playoffs Tony swings and misses. Johnson awaits the batter. CATCHERS: Ricky Bryan, Tim Hammond. Jerry holds down the bench. 27 Butler Gets East- West Nod At the sports banquet, Byron Butler received Best Hitter Award. Terry Williams was selected as Best Fielder commit- ting only one error during his first year of baseball, and Tony Oliver was chosen Most Valuable Player for his contributions during the season. Byron Butler was also selected for the East- West All Star Team. MANAGERS: Phil Hammond, Brent Smith, Kenneth Shelton. Byron Butler Selected for East-West All Star Team INFIELD: KNEELING: Ricky Bryan, Tim Hammond, Tony Oliver, Victor McAfee. STANDING: Jerry Smith, Rodney McCrary, Jeff Brannon, Ronald Shelton. 28 ALL AREA BASKETBALL: Tony Oliver and Jeff McDonald Sports A wards HELMET AWARD: Phil Collier ALL COUNTY FOOTBALL: Dean Wilson. Anthony Davis, Jerry Cox. NOT PICTURED: Eddy Tays. ALL COUNTY BASKETBALL: David Tate, Butch Danley, Doug Jones, Tony Oliver, Ricky Bryan. PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD: BOTTOM: White, Thompson, Balch, White, Balentine. ROW 2: Uverett, Burgess, Burbank, Wei- gart, Thigpen. ROW 3: Harbin, Dean, Balch, Lee, Davis. ROW 4: McKelvey, Bailey, Burbank, Phillips. Eddy. BACK: Burbank, Davis, Copeland, Killen, New- ton. 29 Varsity Girls At the County Track Meet held on May 6, the Varsity Girls ran away with top honors for the 3rd consecutive year, and the Jr. Girls placed 2nd. On April 26 in the State Sectional Meet, out of the 14 schools competing they placed 7th. In 71-72 they took first place in the Varsity Meet, and 2nd in the Jr. Meet. In 72-73, they took both the Varsity and Jr. Meet. At the Sectional Meet, Kathy Balch placed 5th in the 440 yd. dash, and Shelia Davis placed 2nd in the mile run, making her eligible to compete in the State Meet at Selma. Bring Home Track Laurels KNEELING: Smith, Smith, Fleming, Beavers, Coach Bran- FRONT: Danley, Hammond, Jones, Brannon. BACK: Davis, non. BACK: Barnett, Gray, Springer, Danley, Smith. Ridinger, Johnson, Gray. KNEELING: Burbank, Burbank, White, Thigpen, Weigart, French, McGuire. BACK: Liverett, Balch, Butler, Davis, Thigpen, Newton, White, Lee. 30 for Third Consecutive Year JOEY GRAY: Most Valuable Runner Shelia Davis qualified for State Competition in the mile run. Butch Danley qualified for State Competition. KNEELING: Hunt, Cox, Walker, Balch, Davis, Dean, Davis, Michael. BACK: Newton, Burbank, French, Bradley, Ingram, Roberson, Copeland, Bailey. 31 Varsity Volleyball Takes Top Honors in County JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL TEAM: FRONT L to R: Linda Johns, Kathy Copeland, Belinda Slaton, and Irene Vess. BACK: Robbie Roberson, Karen Bailey, Donna Ingram, Jerri Hunt, Tammy Rippey, Shelia Davis, Patricia Dean, Barbie Eddy, Amanda Nolen, and Jan Phillips. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM: FRONT L to R: Susan McGuire, Suzie Lee. BACK: Karen Brown, Lynn New- ton , Sharon Harbin, Donna White, Sandra McRee, Amy Thigpen, Sharon Weigart, Vickie White, Sandra Burbank, and Connie Killen. 32 Vicki White Connie Killen “We’re Behind You Bears” Debra Newton Sandra Burbank Gale Burbank Linda Liverette Pee Wee Association Teams The Pee Wee teams started the season by challenging one of Rogerville’s teams. The baby Bears defeated the Tigers 24-0. The second game was against another of Rogersville’s teams. A very close game which the Bears won 14-13. The Tigers demanded revenge, but didn’t get it as the Bears again won 24-12. Game four was against Central, who surprised the Bears by winning 36-6. The final game at Wilson resulted in a tie, 0- 0. CHIEFS: Smith, Sums, Bergin, Toner, Lamb, Collier, Putman. BACK: Gary, Bergin, Toner, Brown, Gray, McGraw, Brown. PACKERS: Creekmore, Jones, Hester, Mashburn, Adams, Mashburn. BACK: Putman, Johnson, Simpson, Gray, King, Bryan. COWBOYS: Hone, Stutts, Hendrickson, Burbank, Bai- ley, Prince. BACK: Hambright, Hendrickson, Collier, Hall, Newton, Creekmore. PEE WEE JETS: FRONT: Newton, Clem- ons, Truitt, Hammond, McCain, Miller ROW 2: Hammond, Thompson, Wilson, Bradley, Gamer, Hall. BACK: Littrell, French, Putman. 34 Personalities • ■ • • j LUltitf ■ ■ • I t I � � | lllltli ■ ■ • � liMlll! Mil. Iflttllf • I •� , timti« a ii nmiti in' ininiir mini i � UIIII0 i ■ mi i r . Inn � ' ,,, Li ••i| In ■ t ■ i I ii iiiiiiJi liiniii,,l|i '«I� IIII,„ii| |� � � «II,iiij • � � I I n, | |l� II t ii,. J t I • 111, I , 'ilifl,l 1(111,1 kfl ...... i;I ’V'f Homecoming Court FIRST RUNNER-UP: Shelia French, escorted by Eric McAfee THIRD RUNNER-UP: Celista McGee, escorted by Doug Jones FOURTH RUNNER-UP: Paula Butler, escorted by Jeff McDonald SECOND RUNNER-UP: Diane (M) Springer, escorted by Tony Oliver FLOWER GIRL: Christi Hankins CROWN BEARER: Stacy Creekmore A manda Hale Gains Homecoming Crown S. � . V V V David Tate served as Amanda's escort 37 Senior Class Wins Float Competition Third Bears fly high toward a victory! was the theme of the Sophomore float. The Junior Class won second place with the theme, King of the surf and king of the turf, ride the wave to victory! The class of 1974 captured first place for the third consecutive year. The Freshman Class made heavy plans to crush the Wildcats. 38 Consecutive Year The theme of the Senior float was, His Maj- esty's Ship, the Victory Queen. The student council accepted the responsibility of designing the float for the homecoming contestants. Feline sacrifice, who will be next earned third place for the seventh graders. Top Ten RHONDA KING KAREN BROWN KATHIE CATES REGINA McGRAW JOY JOHNSTON 42 Seniors BRENDA BARR VICKIE WHITE 43 VICKI HARDEMAN GAIL NEWTON BRENDA VINSON Governor Wallace Addresses Girl Staters The 1973 session of Girls’ State was held at Huntingdon Col- lege in Montgomery. Although the week was filled with many lectures and speeches about state government, there was always plenty of time for recreation and relaxing. On Tuesday there was a coke party at the home of the President of the college. There was a tea at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. The trip to the capital was on Friday. Girl Staters took over the duties of the state offices for the day, and while they were there the Governor spoke to them. Graduation was on the final night. Amy reports: The things I enjoyed most was the good food, and the chance to meet many new friends. The week was a very memorable one and an experience that I'll never forget. Amy Thigpen Oneal Thigpen and Mark McDougal 44 Tim Truitt Rick Waldrop, Randall Ridinger, and Randy Ethridge LHS Sends Eight Representatives to Boys' State The 36th annual Boys’ State was held on the campus of Jack- sonville State University. LHS had more representatives this year than ever before. During the week the group elected state and local governments. They also attended numerous assem- blies and lectures, including a speech by Lt. Governor Jere Beasley. The boys were divided into cities and each city was awarded points for participation in athletic and governmental affairs. On Thursday, they toured nearby Fort McClellan and viewed a skydiving demonstration. At the end of the week the Boys’ State legislature had passed three bills, one of which was written and proposed by Rick. Altogether, the knowledge gained, the good food, and the opportunity of meeting new friends, proved to be a most profitable and memorable experi- ence. Randy Pettus and Jason Hammond 45 Students Earn Recognition Barry McCafferty earned a trip to New Orleans through the 4- H club. Teresa McGee, and Amy Thigpen were top candy sellers in the Sr. Class (Diane Fulks not pictured). WINNERS OF THE LIGHT BULB SALES CONTEST WERE: Darlene King. Robert Newton and Angie Davis. 46 PARTICIPANTS IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BOWL WERE: Dean Wilson, Virginia Howard, Sandra Stevenson, Angie Gist, James Lee Smith, and Karen Brown. Through her 4-H work, Sandra Stevenson won a trip to Chi- cago. Karen Brown earned the Betty Crocker Award. Donna Wright and Jason Hammond Selected as Miss and Mr. Lexington High School Sundry A wards Earned by 4-H Members DRESS REVIEW: Sofia Allen, Candy Wright, Kim Bailey, Karen Smith. ELEC. DEMONSTRATION AND WOODWORKING: Tim Wright, Kenneth Shelton, Susan Burbank. Breads: Regina Putman, Becky McCafferty. PUBLIC SPEAKING: Linda Pettus, Paul Newton, Steve Hammond, Shelia Allen. 49 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Held at New State Park Rick Waldrop, President of the Sr. Class replied. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom always adds an exciting climax to the school year, but this was more excit- ing than usual. For the first time the festivities were held off campus at the new Joe Wheeler State Park. The Jun- ior class worked especially hard to give this graduating class the most lavish banquet in the history of Lex- ington School. The Fame Gang pro- vided the music for the Prom which was held in the Game Room. The theme for the entire night was ’’Color My World, and was carried out by the many colorful table decorations. Mr. and Miss LHS, Jason Hammond and Donna Wright lead out. 51 FFA in Action LAND JUDGING TEAM: Ranee Killen, Tim Hammond. Doug Jones. DAIRY JUDGING TEAM: Ricky Phillips. Paul Newton, Keith Balch. 52 LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM: Billy Springer, Tim Wright. Charles Thompson, Barry McCafferty, Terry Holden. Bearer Staff Builds Darkroom No one, except those who have had some experience in the field of journalism can appreciate the blood, sweat, and tears that go into the production of a year- book. The 1973-74 Staff led by Jason as Editor and resolving that the ’74 edition would be the best volume to date, incorporated good ideas from years past and several innovations into Volume 31. Jason, Tim, Doug, and Greg after attending a photographic workshop in Hunts- ville were so enthusiastic that they came home and built and helped equip a dark- room for staff use. This was especially helpful in doing rush work to meet dead- lines, not to mention the experience they have received. As Editor the major decisions fell on the shoulders of Jason, but Rhonda and Teresa were of invaluable help to him. Teresa served as Associate Editor, and also did much of the typing and copy writing. Rhonda designed a very attractive picto- rial ad section. Doug and Tim did most of the work in the darkroom, but also wrote basketball and baseball copy. Greg had the responsibility for classes. Felecia was in charge of copy for classes and organizations. Richard worked on sports and also helped in the darkroom. Though each had a special job to do, when there were deadlines to be met, they all pitched in and worked long hours as a team helping each other. The editorial staff and Mrs. Johnson plan schedules to meet deadlines. Teresa McGee, Associate Editor Greg Putman Doug Jones Richard Steen 55 FBLA Tours Data Processing at TV A The Future Business Leaders of America is a business club composed of students who have an active interest in the business world. This year the group made a study of business situations by preparing and presenting a filmstrip program. Before school closed they visited all the business offices and data processing unit at TV A, where they had guest lectures, and practiced pre- paring a program for the computer. President, Brenda Vinson; Treasurer, Joy Johnston; Vice-Pres., Donna Wright; Sec- retary, Regina Williams. L to R: Sandra Phillips, Debra White, Pam Potts, Geneva Paxton, Sharon Wilson, Vicki Hardeman, and Brenda Barr. 56 Letterman Club Holds Secret Initiation Ceremonies The old L Club was reorganized and renamed the Varsity Letterman Club (VLC). Members consist of boys who have lettered in a Varsity sport. The purpose of the club is to help build and finance sports facilities, and sports related activities. The group sold candles to supply the revenue for a sports picnic and to finance the cost of the Senior members’ trip to Atlanta. Perhaps the most interesting activity of the club was the initiation ceremonies. Even though the proceedings were secret, there were rumors of syrupy hair and foul tasting concoctions which were eaten. V.P., Jerry Cox; Treas., Anthony Davis; Pres., Oneal Thigpen; Sec., Randy Pettus. FRONT ROW L to R: Gray, Garrison, Cox, Word, Wilson, Bryan. SECOND ROW: Brannon, Ridinger, Dean, McCrary, Thigpen, Newton, McCafferty. THIRD ROW: McAfee, McGee, McDonald. FOURTH ROW: Phillips, Brown, Hanson. FIFTH ROW: Davis. Collier. Smith. SIXTH ROW: Davis, Slaton, Hammond. BACK ROW: Thigpen, Oliver, and Taylor. 57 NHS Captures First Place in Car Competition The National Honor Society began the year’s activities by entering a car in the Homecoming competition and capturing First Place honors. The annual induction ceremonies were held in the traditional manner with 25 new members inducted. Afterwards a tea was held honoring new members and their par- ents. The annual Christmas party was held at Singleton’s Res- taurant in Muscle Shoals. The group also enjoyed a picnic at Wheeler Park at the end of the school year. Sec., Kathie Cates; Treas., Karen Brown; V.P., Rick Wal- drop; Pres., Jason Hammond. FRONT ROW, L to R: Thompson, Collier, Steen, King, McGee. Taylor, Hammond, French, Thigpen, Phillips, Vinson, Johnston. SECOND ROW: McGraw, Stevenson, Hardeman, Newton, Howard, White, Eddy, Danley, Mrs. Thigpen. STAND- ING: Wilson, Mrs. Bailey, Barr, McCafferty, White, Gist, Lash, Thigpen, Burbank, Wright, Williams, and Johnson. 58 Nature Serves as Backdrop for Art Club FRONT ROW: Bryan, Holden, Cox. SECOND ROW: Kelley, Davis, Killen, Smith, Jenkins, Balentine, New- ton, Mr. Wylie, McMeans. THIRD ROW: McCafferty, McGee, Oliver. Killen, Bassham, Gamer, Barr, Wil- liams, and Hayes. AN OPINION OF ART Some people. who claim to be artists, try to make pretty pictures. The great artist tries to reflect through his work that everything: the human figure, rocks, hogs, the horse's nose, and flowers, is a manifestation of life or God. To me this proves an is an esoteric study. It will never be as popular as mass entertain- ment. Since the good artist draws con- stant inspiration from nature, he more than most is reminded of the Hindu, Bud- dhist, Christian, Jew, and others speak. Because all of life is beautiful to him, he tends to be a peace maker, who is satis- fied with the world, an understatement to say the least. Streets of gold sound nice, but green grass is not bad either. - Jerry Wylie Sec., Shelia Jenkins; Vice Pres., Barry McCafferty; and Pres., Eddy Tays (not pic- tured). 59 FT A Sponsored Bloodmobile and Set New Record The Future Teachers of America started and ended the year in full swing. They were the first group to prepare and present a play for student enjoyment. They carried out their usual duties of preparing sunshine baskets for retired teachers and selling valentine telegrams. In addition, they co-sponsored the Blood- mobile and a new record was set as 160 people from the com- munity participated. The Christmas banquet for the group was held at the Family Restaurant in Loretto, and a tea was given honoring new members. Secretary, Angela Peck; Vice President, Angie Gist; Trea- surer, Jenny Howard; President, Rhonda King. FRONT ROW L to R: McMeans, Hankins, Bailey, Taylor, McGee. SECOND ROW: McCafferty, Danley, White, Williams, Pettus, Patterson, Stevenson, Hammond. BACK ROW: Lash, Nix, McGee, Smith, Mor- iarty, Ridinger, McGee. 60 President, Brenda Vinson; Vice President, Debra White; Sec- retary , Connie Patterson. Members of Library Club Fill the Gap for Assistant Librarian With the carpeting of the Library completed, the Library Club concentrated on learning to preserve materials and sup- plies . At their regular meetings they learned how to bind and repair books, and upon request from the faculty assisted with audio-visual equipment. In the absence of an Assistant Librarian the members of the Library Club were of invaluable aid to students and faculty. L to R: Judy Michael, Brenda Hum, Robert Newton, Phillip Collier, Vicki Librarian, Edna Bergin Hardeman, Shelia Hayes, and Patti Springer. 61 Key Club Buys Playground Equipment As usual the Key Club has been very active this year. The year's activities began with a banquet in the school lunchroom. The group was entertained, had a film, and Lt. Governor Rick Waldrop spoke. Rick has been especially busy this year. Carrying out the duties as Lt. Governor of Division IB required his travell- ing all over the state attending District and Board meet- ings. In addition he conducted two rallies and had two officers' workshops. Treasurer, Ronald Thigpen; President, Mark McDougal; Vice President, Anthony Davis; Secretary, Randy Pettus. REPRESENTATIVES TO CONVENTION: Joey Joiner, Ran- dall Ridinger, Ronald Thigpen, Randy Pettus, Rick Wal- drop, Phillip Collier, Oneal Thigpen, James Lee Smith, and Mark McDougal. 62 for the Primary Department L to R: Randy Ethridge, Doug Brown, Randy Pettus, Ricky French, Joey Joiner, Randall Ridinger, James Lee Smith, Rick Waldrop, Mike Ells, Terry Holden, Charlie Waldrop, Keith Kelley, Ronald Thigpen, Mark McDougal, Oneal Thigpen, Ranee Killen, Richard Steen, Phillip Collier, Barry McCafferty, and Anthony Davis. Some member of the group attended most every meeting of the Kiwanis Club in Florence. To raise funds the group again sold Christmas trees, fruit cakes, and sponsored the annual Queen of Hearts contest and dance. When convention time rolled around twelve boys from the club attended. The club used pan of their revenue to finance this trip to the Convention in Birmingham. Besides financing the trip to Birmingham, the group bought most of the equipment for the primary playground and supplied funds to send a boy to Boys' State. DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION: Richard Steen and Mike Ells. 63 “Bear Beat ” Born Due 10 rising costs, the former school newspaper, ’’Bear Facts,” had to cease publication a few years ago. This year, publication was resumed under a new name, Bear Beat.” The paper contained many informative articles, as well as a comedy section. Dear Yogi, the high school version of Ann Landers was very popular with the students. Dear Yogi boxes were placed at various locations in the school, and each week they were overflowing with letters from students seek- ing help. The students and faculty eagerly looked forward to each edition of the ’’Bear Beat.” Because of the success of this paper, plans have been made to continue publication in the future. Sponsor: Mrs. Phillips helps Joey with proofreading. Editor: Rhonda King, Associate Editor: Teresa McGee, Busi- ness Mgr.: Randy Pettus. SEATED: Rene Hankins, Susan McGuire, Joey Joiner. STANDING: Doug Brown, Patricia Dean, Susan Bailey, San- dra Stevenson, Patty Morarity. 64 PRES.: Randy Pettus, VICE-PRES.: Melanie Wimpee, SEC.: Dorinda Las “My Hands are Full ‘O’ Gifts Presented at District Contest Preparing and presenting the drama My Hands Are Full 'O' Gifts,” at the District Contest held at FSU occupied much time and effort by the Drama Club. The play was first presented to the student body along with a variety of skits, then it was entered for competition at the District Contest. The spring production by the group was a short play entitled Peter Cottentail” given primarily for the Elementary Department during the week of Easter. Proceeds from these productions were donated to the Primary Department to help pay for the playground equipment. Practicing My Hands Are Full ’O' Gifts BACK: Regina Williams, Belinda Butler, Stella McKelvery, Debra White, Judy Michael, Angie Peck, Teresa McGee, Rene Hankins, Donna McGee. FRONT: Sandra Stevenson, Sheree Butler, Rhonda Danley, Karen Hammond, Jane Belew, Vanessa Facok, Patti Moriarty, Angie Gist. Sandra McCaffeny. The Lexington Chapter of FFA is a busy active organization. This year the group has landscaped, fenced, and constructed the playground for the Primary Department. Paul Newton’s showing of the club’s bull won a prize for the group. The bean crop har- vested last fall and candy sales netted much needed income. During the summer the Land Judging team went on to Auburn after winning County and District competition and then back to Montgomery for the state convention. Groups to be competing this summer are: Public Speaking: Paul Newton. Land Judging: Tim Hammond, Doug Jones, Ranee Killen. Livestock judging: Terry Holden, Terry Wright, Charles Thompson, and Barry McCafferty. Dairy judging: Paul Newton, Keith Balch, and Ricky Phillips. Several members also plan to attend the state convention with their delegate. FFA Constructs Playground Rebuilding and repairing equipment is one of the skills the boys in FFA gain. FRONT: McAfee. McGee, Brown, Bryan, Cox, Wilson, Hunt, Ethridge, Newton, Gray, Hanson, Oliver, Killen. ROW 2: Johnston, Tucker, Higginbothom, Hum, Jones, Thigpen, Wright, Shelton, Wright, McDougal, Oliver. BACK: Clemmons. Fulks. Hum, Word, Ridinger. Butler, Phillips, Sewell, McCrary, Williams, Adams, Coffman, French, Thompson, Mosley. 66 For Primary Department OFFICERS: SEATED: Tim Hammond, Reporter; Terry Hol- den, Sentinel; Barry McCafferty, Secretary. STANDING: Ronald Thigpen, Vice-President; Doug Jones, Treasurer; Paul Newton, President. FRONT: Wilson, Jones, Cox, Adams, Hughes, Roden, Shelton, Williams, Wright. ROW 2: Smith, Bradley, Shelton. Smith, Wright, Ritter, Comer, Gamer, French, Newton, Galion, Swinea, Holden, Balentine, Campbell. ROW 3: McCain, Balentine, Fulks, Simpson, Gray, Michael, White, Terry, Pettus, Gamer, Holden, Williams, Newton, Gray, Littrell, Thompson, Springer, Smith, Hammonds, Glover. BACK: McGuire, Clemons, Thornton, Richardson, Beavers, Howard, Barnett. Phillips, Tate. Holden, Springer, Tate, Danley, Gary, Bassham, Laurence, Sledge, Hardeman, Sledge, Michael, Ridgeway. 67 Making Purple and Gold Footballs Is The FHA has explored various fields of interest this year. For their helping hand project, they chose to do something for the betterment of the community. They helped make purple and gold footballs, and then donated the money earned from this to the construction of the playground for elementary students. A fashion show, and careers in clothing and textiles was presented to the girls by representatives from Rogers Dept. Store. They informed everyone on the latest articles in fashion, and how the fashion world was expected to change in the future. A repre- sentative from Best Jewelers presented a program on china, crystal, and silverware. She displayed various types of table settings, and talked with the group about price ranges and how they can sign up and have their china put on display in the store before graduation, or before their weddings or bridal teas. FRONT: Stevenson, Corum, Burbank, Hammond, Danley, Gist, Howard. Hayes, Robinson, Patterson, Cates, McGraw, Murks, Paxton. ROW 2: Hughes, Michael, Butler, Hum, Taylor, White, McGee, King, McGee, Belew, Harbin, Phillips, Thompson, Lash, Trousdale, White, Peck. BACK: McKelvey, Collier, Sharp, Wimpee, Wright, Brown, Newton, Springer, Weigart, Thigpen, Adams, Facok, Newton, Tate. 68 Helping Hand Project for FHA L TO R: Rene Hankins, Reporter; Gayla Nix, Vice-President; Sandra McCafferty, President; and Sandra Burbank, Secretary. A demonstration was given on cosmetology. A cosmetologist from one of the local beauty shops talked on skin and hair care. She also informed everyone how to use the latest hair styles, and demonstrated blow dryers and hot curlers. Every- one seemed to pick up a lot of good ideas. FRONT: Gordon, Hunt, Combs, Phillips, White, Cottles, Holden, McKelvey, Davis, Thompson, Bailey, Hyche, Balch. ROW 2: Long, Littrell, Cottles, Thompson, Trousdale, Butler, McGee, McGuire, McMeans, Liverett, Corum, Kelley, Barnett, Lee, Hill. BACK: McGee, Thigpen, Boger, Killen, Laurence, Thornton, Balch, McGraw, Lemay, Ridgeway, Collier, Trousdale. Hill, Hughes, Phillips. 69 Three Members of Competition is very keen throughout the county, however, many of our students have won awards and prizes in the 4-H. We were especially proud of Sandra Stevenson, Keith Balch, and Terry Wright for their attendance at the National Congress in Chicago, where Sandra won a $1000 scholarship for her photog- raphy project. Barry McCafferty also attended the Regional Congress in New Orleans. In the County Dress Review, Sandra McCafferty won Second Place and Candis Wright Third. Becky McCafferty placed first in her breads exhibit and Regina Putman third. In county competition Kenneth Shelton won First place in the Jr. Woodworking exhibit, and Tim Wright gained second place in the Jr. Demonstration. Paul Newton won first place in the Sr. Exhibit. Terry Wright won second place in the Sr. Electric Demonstration and third in the Sr. Exhibit. Greg Putman won first in the District and first in the state in woodworking. Susan Burbank earned first place in the Jr. Division of the Electric Demonstration. ELEMENTARY BOYS: FRONT: Smith, Crunk, Glover, Wim- pee, Davis, Collier, Hall, Brown, Bailey, Holden, Swi- nea, Mosley, Thigpen, Richardson, Balentine, Smith, Thigpen, Springer, Balentine, Newton, Brown, Putman. OFFICERS: FRONT: Shel- ton, Slaton, Wright, Hall. McCain, Hen- drickson, Gray, Hammond, McCafferty, Bailey, Allen, Pettus, Lamb, King. BACK: Wright, Holden. Putman, McCafferty, Morarity, Ste- venson, Hale, Michael, Lash, Wright. Thig- pen, Balch. 70 Local 4-H Make Trip to National Congress The public speaking contest drew a large num- ber of contenders this year. To compete in the county contest to be held later in the year are: Paul Newton, and Donny Bryan in the Senior Divi- sion . Steve Hammond in the Junior Division. From the Elementary Division, Tim Wright, and Linda Pettus. The following also entered the con- test and were winners on the local level: Shelia Allen, Kathy Stutts, and Steve Hendrickson. ELEMENTARY GIRLS: ON STEPS: Jacobs, McGee, Wright, Roberts, Simpson, Richardson, Steele, Bentley, Roberts, Masonia, French, Putman, Lee, Kelley, Thigpen, Harbin, McGee, Wright, Smith, Allen, Jones, Comer, Freemon, White, Richardson, Porter, Gamer, Killen, Prince, Tucker, Jones, Phillips. SEATED: Hunt, Nolen, Combs, Wright, Cox, Michael. STANDING: Hol- den, Campbell, Lanier, Williams, Balentine, Nolen, Peck. Gray, Morarity, Johns, Brown, Holcombe, Thornton, Ridgeway. HIGH SCHOOL: ON STEPS: Springer, Wright, Putman, Putman, Campbell, Porter, Jacobs, Vess, Michael, Burbank, Ridgeway, Hyche, Shook, Hyche, Bryan, Bryan, Nolen, Shelton, Phillips, Beavers, Phillips, Wilson, Combs, Hammond. TOP RAIL: Barnett, Putman, Robin- son, Smith, Best, Kilpatrick, Balch, Staggs, Collier, Balch, Hill, Ridgeway, Newton, John- son, Hayes. Hammonds, Curtis, Lanier. BACK: McCain, Fulks, Holden, Williams, Tindol. ELEMENTARY GIRLS NOT PICTURED: Regina Gulley, Ronette Hughes, Karen Steele, Melinda Manous, Kathy Stutts, and Suzanne Glover. 71 Majorettes, Drum Majorette and Flag Team All ■ev BAND COUNCIL: FRONT: Ronald Thigpen, Millicent Thompson, Debra White, Rick Waldrop, San- dra Thigpen, Steve Hammond. BACK: Melanie Wimpee, Cnarles Waldrop, Joey Joiner, Randy Pet- tus, Donna White. I P FRONT: Susie Lee, Sandra Burgess, Teresa Williams, Martha Thompson. BACK: Melba Hines, Teresa Hill, Donna White, Sandra Thigpen. 72 Win Superior Trophies at Tupelo Marching Contest Peck, Danley, McMeans, Tate, McGee, and Hayes. Angela Peck 73 Band Wins Plaque for Excellent Performance MAJORETTES: Peck, Danley, McMeans, Tate. McGee. Hayes. COLOR GUARD: Kelley, Bailey. ROW 1: Hill, Hill, Marority, White, Laurence, Hale, Wimpee, Truitt, Pettus, Newton, Hankins, Springer, Waldrop, Putman, Chumley, Wilson, Putman, Phillips, Dean, Thigpen, Thompson. ROW 2: Burgess, Williams, Hambright, Gamer, Waldrop, Hone, Balch, McGee, Porter, Butler. Facok, Thompson, Westbrook, Kelley. Michael. Lash. Wright. McGee, McAfee, Bailey, Hyche, McCafferty, Killen, Griffin, Nix, Lee, White. BACK: Thigpen, Littrell, Hammond, Tate, Hill, Bailey, Pettus, Balch, Hambright, Bailey, Camp- bell, Best, Roberts. Williams. Clemons, Williams. Joiner. Clardy, King. Hall, Johnson, Bryan. Hines. Randy Newton, Melanie Wimpee, Hal Putman, Keith Springer, Charles Waldrop, Dawn Chumley. BACK: Randy Pettus, Tim Truitt. 74 at Tupelo Invitational Marching Contest The LHS Marching Band continues to be one of the most active organizations on campus. They marched at all the foot- ball games, and participated in the following parades: Home- coming Parade, Sheffield Marching Contest, FSU Homecoming Parade, Christmas Parade, and Tupelo Invitational Marching Contest, where they won a plaque for an excellent perform- ance. The Majorettes, Flag Team, and Drum Majorette, all won Superior trophies. The group performed at the annual Lauderdale All County Band Concert, and at Band Day at FSU. They presented a Christmas concert, a concert for Elementary students, and a spring concert. Rick Waldrop merited the Tim Truitt Memorial Award estab- lished to be presented yearly to the graduating Senior who most epitomizes the spirit of helpfulness and courage as seen in Tim Truitt, a band member who died October 31, 1973. The group sold candy to help finance the purchase of new uni- forms . New instruments obtained this year are an oboe, chimes, tubas, and bongo drums. A Jazz Ensemble band has been formed which participated in the spring concert, and possibly attend the New Orleans Jazz Festival. COLOR GUARD: Regina Kelley, Kim Bailey, Wayne Ham- bright , Jimmy Hill. Terry Garner Janice Clemmons, Max Roberts. Pam Williams, Kelley Best, Christi Campbell, Susan Bailey, Greg Ham- bright . 75 Tim Truitt Memorial Award Is FRONT: Paula Butler, Vanessa Facok, Felicia McGee, Beverly Hone, Julia Michael, Denise Westbrook, Amanda Hale, Beth Kelley, Jan Laurence, Martha Porter, Millicent Thompson, Cindy Tate, Cynthia Balch, Sharon Hill. 76 FRONT: Leslie Clardy, Mike King, Johnny Hall, Doug Johnson, Donny Bryan, Ronnie Thigpen. BACK: Steve Hammond, Terry Williams, Joey Joiner, Vickie Littrell. Established by the Band FRONT: Rhonda Phillips, Candis Wright, Beverly McAfee, Lynn McGee, Regina Putman. BACK: Patti Morarity, Patricia Dean, Pam Lash, Karen Bailey, Gail Wilson, Debra White. 77 FRONT: Becky McCafferty, Karla Lamb, Howard Hyche, Linda Pettus. BACK: Gayla Nix, Debbie Griffin. Rick Waldrop, Lisa Killen, Sandra Bailey. Student Council Encourages Observance of American Heritage Week Under the leadership of their new Sponsor, Mr. Brown, the Student Council has undertaken a variety of projects. They car- ried out their usual duties of fire drills, sponsoring the Home- coming Events, and announcements on the marquee. In addi- tion , they co-sponsored the Bloodmobile. American Heritage week was February 25-March 1. The group encouraged each class to display bulletin boards, and each individual to make a poster. The group then awarded prizes for the best bulletin board and individual posters. From their treasury they bought extra letters for the marquee, and landscaped around it. The Student Council participated in the Florence-Lauderdale March of Dimes Walkathon. The course was 17 miles and any walker could walk anywhere from 1-17 miles. All walkers received pledges from sponsors for each mile walked. All of these proceeds went to the March of Dimes. Jenny White, Sec.-Treasurer, Rhonda Danley, Vice-Presi- dent, Vicki White, President BACK: Paula Butler, Jason Ham- mond, Kathy Balch, David McGee, Byron Butler. SEATED: Julia Michael, Kim Hammond, Linda Liverett, Susan McGuire, Rene Hankins, Donna White. FRONT: Benny Littrell, Ricky Putman, Tim Barnett, Kenneth Shelton. 78 Mc Means and Mitchell Become Chief Administrators Mr. Raymond McMeans, who formerly served as Assistant Principal, was appointed Principal, replac- ing Mr. O. W. White. Mr. Larry Mitchell, formerly Principal of Oakland Junior High, joined the staff as Assistant Principal. RAYMOND McMEANS, Principal ALMA WILLIAMS, Secretary LARRY MITCHELL, Assistant Principal 80 Primary Department Gains New Playground There is great anticipation in the Primary Department as the completion of their playground nears. Everyone on campus shares this enthusiasm. Mothers have been busy raising money, various clubs have donated funds, and civic organizations have also con- tributed to this project. The actual work is being done by the boys of the FFA. Miss Haynes joined the staff of the Second Grade, replacing Mrs. Ritter who is on leave. YEVETTE MARY RITTER ELDRIDGE 2nd Grade First Grade MARY DOROTHY ELDRIDGE PETTUS First Grade 82 SHIRLEY GEORGIA COLE ARMFIELD 4th Grade 4th Grade FLORENCE KYLE HILDA 3rd Grade SPRINGER 3rd Grade Second and Third Graders Present Halloween Assembly There have been numerous changes made in the facilities for Upper Elementary this year. Ths Fifth and Sixth Graders were moved into private quarters in the White Building formerly occu- pied by the Fourth Grade and Special Ed. The Fourth Grade was relocated on the ground floor of the two-story building, and Mrs. Armfield joined the teaching staff. The Second and Third Graders have been an especially busy group this year. The Second and Third cooperated in the presentation of a Halloween assembly to the Elementary students, and the Third Grade won top honors in the American Heritage Bulletin Board Contest. 83 English Classes Experiment With FOCUS English classes have experimented with a new English magazine, Focus during this school term. This magazine designed primarily to encourage student reading, has arrived at their classroom bi-monthly, and the students have looked forward to receiving it. Emphasis has been placed on the study of the writings of early American leaders, and how these have affected our culture. Several Senior High students enjoyed the presentation of Spoon River Anthology by the Zodiac Players. The movies, Romeo and Juliet and Mac- Beth, further enhanced the study of Literature. MARY THIGPEN English Sponsor: NHS, and Sr. Class DELLA HOLCOMBE Jr. High English and History JEAN PHILLIPS English Sophomore Class ROBERT SMITH Engli ALBERT McGRAW 5th and 6th 84 VICTOR GRAY Band Director CONNIE McGUIRE Girls P.E. Cheerleaders CHARLES TONER Head Football Coach, Drivers Ed., Letterman Club, Sr. Class GARY STEADMAN Boys P.E., Head Basketball Coach, Letterman Club, Sr. Class Lexington Hosts Volley Ball Tournament The most popular Department on campus is by far the Physical Education department, which this year hosted the County girls Volley Ball Tournament. The Varsity team won first and second place. The boys gained a new instructor when Coach Steadman joined the staff. He also serves as head Basketball Coach. Seventh and Eighth Graders held a one-on-one basketball contest, winners were: Jeff Bryan of the seventh grade and Gary Smith, of the eighth. GILMORE BRANNON Elementary P.E. Assistant Football Coach 85 String Sculpture Utilized by Math Classes Continued emphasis on Math has resulted in the largest geometry class to date. Math teachers have used a variety of methods. The use of geometric shapes to make Christmas decorations, suing sculpture and games designed by the students have helped make the study of math more enjoyable. Science became visual with the presentation of the Science Fair by the Eighth Grade. Classes dealt with ecology by doing an envi- ronmental study. Scientific experiments included a detailed and extensive study of insects and prehistoric dinosaurs. ANNIE B. LESLIE 5th and 6th Science VIDA MAE OWENS 5th and 6th BRENDA SMITH Jr. High Math ALMON HOLCOMBE Math THADDEAUS GREEN Sr. High Science. Sophomore Class CHARLES PORTER Jr. High Science Sr. High Math. Sophomore Class 86 1 m utj. Choral Reading Introduced A vigorous effort on the pan of faculty, students, and parents to improve the reading ability of all students has been undertaken this year, with apparent success. First Graders are utilizing TV com- mercials to encourage reading ability. The addition of the Learn- ing Disabilities Instructor has also been of remarkable assistance to those students with special problems. Elementary students have experimented with choral reading using Hap Palmer records. Also reading facilities in the library have been expanded. EDNA BERGIN Librarian, Senior Class WYLODEAN NIX Reading MARGARET FREEMON Special Education MYRA TONER Reading 87 Ornamental Horticulture Class Introduced The Vocational Department continues to offer a variety of learning and work experiences to students both in the Commercial Department and in Agri-business and Vocational Home Econom- ics. The introduction of the ornamental horticulture class has been of great excitement to the students. David Glover served as our student intern and was of great assistance in the Agri-business department. New machines in the Home Ec. department have greatly enhanced the learning ability in the Vocational Home Eco- nomics Department. VERNA WHITE Vocational Home Ec., FHA, Jr. Class WILLIE MAE BAILEY Office Occupation, NHS, Jr. Class JIMMIE HANKINS Vocational Home Ec., FHA, Freshman Class V JAMES HANKINS Vocational Agriculture, FFA, Sr. Class RONALD KILLEN ing, Gen. ms., Bookkeeping Key Cluf Class Tt iping, ib, Jr. DOROTHY WHITE Guidance Counselor FT A, Sr. Class 88 PATRICK BROWN History, Student Council, Sr. Class JAMES WEEKS Elem. Soc. Std., Baseball, Jr. High Football and Basketball JERRY WYLIE GARY McCUNE Jr. High Math Art and History, and History Art club BETTY JOHNSON History, BEARER, Drama Club JEANETTE SIMMONS Jr. High Math and History Career Education Incorporated Into Social Studies Social studies has offered a variety of learning experiences to students this year. Career Education was incorporated into the pro- gram with resource speakers, and tours of local industries. Ameri- can history was relived by visiting historical sites. The mechanics of Congress was brought to life by portraying roles of the Senators and Representatives, and by proposing, introducing and passing bills. Events of the 20th Century have been brought into focus by in-depth studies. 89 Personnel Keep Plant Running Smoothly The happiness and well being of the student body to a great extent depends on the Personnel who help look after them each day. There are safe careful drivers to bring them to school, cooks to serve a healthful hot luch, and Bill and Wallace to keep the school plant running smoothly. BUS DRIVERS: KNEELING: Killen, King, Shelton, Shelton. Porter, Patterson. BACK: Walker, Butler, Michael, Hill, Shelton, Newton, Pettus. 90 WALLACE KING Adams, Jennifer Allen, Melissa Baker, James Balentine, Timmy Barnett, Keith Barringer, Jr. Beavers, Jamie Bergin, Melody Bolen, Chris Brown. Stacy Butler, Kenny Camp, Rodney Campbell, Patrick Cline, Jeffrey Corum, Curtis Jr. Creekmore, Stacy Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Tammy Fowler, Allen Gieske, Deanna Gist, Lisa Gray, Roger Gray, Tammy Grosheim, Donnie Gully, Bruce Hankins, Christi Hara way, Tim Herston, Tony TV Commercials Encourage 92 First Graders to Read Hill, Andral Lee Holden, Tommy Holden, Vickey Howard, Shawn Johnson, Shannon Killen, Chris Killen, Daniel Ledbetter, Deanna Lee, Johnny Lunchford, Debra McMurtury, Harold Michael, Danny Pettus, Gwendolyn Phillips, Travis II Plunkett, Kevin Putman, Teresa Richardson, Nathaniel Shaw, Darren Smith, Anita Smith, Donna Springer, Glenda Springer, Terry Steen, Tina Stevens, Michael Thigpen, Richie Thigpen, Ronnie Trapp, Patricia Trousdale, Jeffrey Turpen, Gregory Weeks, Sonya Wisdom, Tammy Wright, Gelinda 93 Second Grade Gains Adams, Jerry Allen Chris Allen, Robbie Balch, Lucretia Balentine, Randy Balentine, Teresa Barnett, Barry Bentley, Carolyn Brown, Dana Burbank, Darren Collier, Lance Comer, Keith Corum, Steve Cottles, Dalton Davis, Bobby Davis, Penny Davis, Shane Davis, Tina Eddy, Jeff Gibson, Andy Gibson, Dell Glover. Winston Gutierrez, William Hale, Teresa Hall, Cindy Hammond, Regina Hammond, Sherry Harbin. J. D. Hardeman, Chris Hill, Denise Holden, Anthony Holden, Phyllis Hughes, Kevin Johns, Greg 94 New Teaching Staff Jones, Jackie Kelley, Chris King, Diane Lunceford, Connie McCain, Mark McCain, Sandra McGee, Lisa McGee, Rhonda McGee, Todd Messer, Lisa Newton, Kaye Newton, Tana Nix, Tracy Nolen, Rhonda Pettus, Robbie Pettus, Ted Putman, Timmy Richardson, Karen Richardson, Teresa Scott, Dale Smith, Regina Snead, Jamie Soloman, Laura Springer, Kenny Thigpen, Patrick Thigpen, Quenia Thomas, Tim Thornton, Sherry Truitt, Chris Trussel, Tim Tucker, Leo Vess, William Weigart, Tika Whitley, Bonita 95 Third Grade Wins American Heritage Balch, Lorri Balentine, Brenda Bergin, Darrell Brown, Stanley Bryan, Kerry Burbank, Chris Collier, Tymine Cottrell, Jennifer Creekmore, Kevin Ezell, Rhonda Fulks, Sharon Gamer, Angela Gamer, Lori Glover, Harvey Gray, Vance Gulley, Donna Hanback, Timothy Haraway, Jada Harbin, Allan Hardeman, Jill Holden, Derick Holden, Kevin Holden, Sherri Holden, Tony Holden, Wendy Howard, Nan Hunt, Cynthia Hum, Tammy Ivy, Bonnie Jacobson. Tammy Killen, Keverlyn Killen, Deborah 96 Bulletin Board Contest Killen, Kelley King, Libby Littrell, Meleah Liverett, Jennifer Mashburn, Andy McGee, Anthony McGee, Janice Michael, Donna Michael, Vicki Newton, Carol Newton, Kim Nunley, Jeffrey Pettus, Tim Phillips, Michael Phillips, Mary Frances Prince, Chris Richardson, Bryan Ritter, Dennie Romine, Derek Shelton, Phillip Scon, Judy Simpson, Patricia Stutts, Jimmy Thigpen, Darrin Thigpen, Sherry Toner, Ron Tucker, Gloria Vinson, Kenny Walton, Dealona Watkins, Greg White, Kim White, Carol Whitehead, Richard Wilson, Robert 97 Mrs. Armfield Joins Fourth Allen, Melanie Allen, Renita Balch, Tina Barnett, Angela Balentine, James Balentine, Rayburn Brown, Sherry Brown, Tammy Brown, Vance Burgess, Denise Childers, Andy Chumley, Melissa Cole, Patshenia Collier, Jeff Corum, Jeffrey Corum, Lorie Crunk, Michael Davis, Angel Ezell, Aletha Fleming, Sheliah Gamer, Kevin Gamer, Joseph Gray, Pam Grossheim, Dwayne Hale, Scotty Hambright, Allen Hamilton, Timothy Hanback, Keith Haney, Lynn Hendrickson, Jeff Hill, Bryan Hines, Mickey Holden, Rebecca Holden, Vicky Hughes, Susan Hunt, Ronnie 98 Grade Teaching Staff Johnson, Jimmy Johnston, Freddie Jones, Chris Jones, Rex Killen, Sherri Lamb, Greg Lemay, Melba Littrell, Tim Mashbum, Kerry McConnell, Doris McMurtrey, Terry Michael, Denise Michael, Ricky Michael, Teresa Newton, Jeff Nix, Scotty Nunley, Regina Putman, Britt Richardson, Shawn Sharp, Anthony Slaton, Felecia Smith, Amy Smith, Nathan Smith, Tawna Stutts, Randy Thigpen, Donnie Thornton, Cynthia Townsend, Lashawn Trapp, Lesha Truitt, Jeffrey Trussell, Patrick Vess, Clay Whitley, Mark Wilson, Anita Williams, Alan Wimpee, Janice Wright, Dorinda Wright, Pam 99 Fifth Graders Donate Largest A mount Bailey, Theron Beavers, Mona Bently, Gary Brown, Eric Butler, Jeffery Campbell, Cindy Campbell, Leisa Campbell, Rene Collier, Jerry Coffman, Jerri Comm, Robert Cottles, Sandy Cox, Danny Ezell, Darvis Fowler, Billy French, Shere Gamer, Belinda Gamer, Beth Gamer, Kenny Glover, Susan Gulley, Mike Gulley, Regina Grossheim, Randy Hall, Byron Hammond, Marsha Hester, Brandon Holden, Barry Holden, Connie Hughes, Ronette Jacobs, Phyllis Johnston, Troy Jones, Rebecca Killen, Cindy King, Debbie 100 to Veterans Memorial Lanier, Frances Littrel, Curtis Manns, Melinda Masonia, Jerri Lynn McGee, Sheree McGraw, Kevin McGee, Wesley Michael, Denise Michael, Teresa Mosley, Steve Newton, Wade Nolen, Anita Nunley, Teresa Peck, Melanie Phillips, Tony Porter, Carolyn Prince Sherry Putman, Dede Richardson, Jean Roberson, Janet Roberts, Donnie Simpson, Debra Springer, Phil Steel, Karon Steel, Sharon Stutts, Kathy Swinea, Joe Thigpen, Greg Thigpen, Tina Toner, Carl Watkins, Debbie Williams, Lori Williams, Shelia Wisdom, Amy 101 Wright, Elizabeth Sixth Grade Allen, Shelia Allen, Sophia Bailey, Kim Balch, Rhonda Balentine, Danny Balentine, Johnny Balentine, Mike Balentine, Pam Beavers, Libby Belew, Jane Bentley, Cathy Best, Kelley Brown, John Brown, Polissa Burbank, David Burgess, Steven Coffman, Karen Collier, Mike Comer, Lynn Comer, Vickie Cox, Cynthia Crunk Anthony Davis, David Davis, Debra Davis, James Davis, Spanky Freeman, Diane Glover, Joel Gray, Gary Gray, Lisa Gray, Rodney Hambright, David Hamilton, Regina Hammond, Phil Hammond, Tommy Harbin, Linda Hardeman, Amy Hendrickson, Steve Holcombe, Rhonda Holden, Donna Hone, Mike Hughes, Harold Hunt, Mitzi Hyche, Angelia Ingram, Janet Jones, Carolyn Jones, Deobrah Jones, Tammy 102 Enrollment Increases Johns, Jennifer Kelly, Regina Killen, Donna King, Mark King, Patricia Lamb, Karla Lee, Michelle Lemay, Stacy Liverett, Cunis McCain, Greg McCain, Ranav McGee, Jennifer Michael, Jeff Michael, Wanda Miller, Wade Moriony, Pam Newton, Timmy Nolen, Thelma Owens, Jeffrey Pettus, Linda Phillips, Sharon Putman, Jeff Richardson, Greg Richardson, Jan Richardson, Paula Ridgeway, Jenny Simpson, Gerald Sims, Bobby Slaton, Mark Smith, Amy Smith, Karen Smith, Kim Smith, Ronnie Smith, Steve Springer, Tommy Staggs, Charles Stutts, Jenny Thigpen, Cynthia Thigpen, Debbie Thigpen, Susie Thigpen, Terry Thigpen, Terry Thornton, Benita Truitt, Greg Tucker, Paula Wimpee, Leslie White, Cunis White, Jackie Whitehead, Tony Williams, Charlotte Williams, Lindy Wilson, Bobby Wright, Tim Wright, Belinda Wright, Billy Wright, Dena 103 Special Class Relocated in Two-Story Building Gray, Mark Holden, Billy Holden, Kay Holden, Linda Holden, Wayne Hughes, Robert Jones, Michael Matlock, Jimmy Newton, Connie Pitts, Johnny Roden, Rebecca Thigpen, Sherry Bentley, Jonathan Cowan, Donald Cox, Ronald Davis, Donna 104 Third Place in Float Contest Won by Seventh Grade Secretary: Ricky Putman, Vice-President Becky McCafferty. and President, Tim Barnett Seventh Graders entered high school with great enthusi- asm, and finished their first year with flying colors. Many students distinguished themselves in one way or another. In sports, Rhonda Phillips won the Governor’s Award for Physical Fitness, and Jeff Bryan won the One-on-One con- test in P.E. Coach Brannon’s basketball team composed of 15 boys had the best record of any Junior High team to date. Doug Johnson won second place in the American Herit- age Poster Contest. The whole class helped build the Homecoming Float, which won Third Place in the Float Contest. Barnett, Jeff Barnett, Tim Best, Jeff Best, Tony Bradley, Melissa Brittnell, Jimmy Bryan, Jeff Burbank, Susan Campbell, Christi Clardy, Leslie Clemons, Connie Cottles, Brandon Cox, Arnold Cox, Sandra French, Radona Fulks, Sherrol Gamer, Karla Gary, Philip 105 Speaker From Australia Gray, Vickie Hall, Johnny Hambright, Greg Hammond, Kim Hammond, Lance Hammond, Mike Harbin, Jerry Harrison, Sandra Hayes, Max Hester, Troy Hill, Sharon Holden, Kent Holden, Mike Hum, Beverly Hunt, Terri Hyche, Howard Ingram, Donna Johnston, Barry Johnson, Dogug Jones, Rebecca Jones, Teresa Killen, Lisa Ledbetter, Regina Legg, Ricky McCafferty, Becky McCain, Kevin McGee, Felicia Michael, Kim Mosley, Mavis Newton, Connie Newton, Gil Newton, Randy 106 Lectures to Seventh Grade Nunley, Kim Phillips, Greg Phillips, Rhonda Porter, Martha Putman, Becky Putman, Regina Putman, Ricky Richardson, Kenneth Ridgeway, Belinda Rippey, Tammy Robbins, David Robinson, Jerry Shelton, Barry Shook, Diane Sims, Debra Sledge, Jeff Smith, Penny Smith, Tim Springer, Jennifer Springer, Keith Springer, Larry Tate, Teresa Tindol, Terry Trousdale, Nicky Vess, Irene Walker, Jeff White, Jean White, Travis Whitehead, Ronnie Williams, Pam Williams, Terry Wright, Shelia 107 Science Exhibit Conducted Vice-Pres.: Kathy Copeland, President: Robbie Roberson, and Secretary: Belinda Slaton. Eighth Graders have had a variety of experiences this year. A successful Science Fair was conducted by one section, which was both educational and entertaining. First prize went to James Shelton. Second place was taken by Vickie Wright, and Keith McGuire won Third place. Prehistoric events were emphasized by making dinosaurs from paper mache. Also, emphasis was placed on careers with resource speakers and a tour of the local bank. The majority of the Junior Cheerleaders also came from the Eighth Grade. Atwell, Cindy Bailey. Karen Balentine, Diane Balentine, Jeff Beavers, Barry Beavers, Mickey Bradley, Stanley Bryan, Donny Butler, Teresa Childers, Kathy Chumley, Dawn Clemons, Janice Coffman, Donna Comer, Anthony Copeland, Kathy Cottles, Debra Cottrell, Martah Cox, Roger 108 by Eighth Grade Cunis, Charles Davis, Regina Davis, Susan Dean, Patricia Eddy, Barbie French, Russell Fulks, Kerry Fulks, Sherry Garner, Karen Gamer, Mark Gordon, Jeff Gray, Chris Gray, Richie Gray, Tim Hambright, Wayne Hammond, Steve Hayes, Belinda Hill, Jimmy Holden, Gary Holden, Kristi Hughes, Roger Johnson, Elton King, Mike Lanier, Ricky Laurence, Randy Lemay, Debra Littrell, Benny Mason, Patricia Masonia, Dennis McAfee, Beverly McGee, Judy McGee, Lynn McGuire, Keith Michael, Dickey Michael, Julia Newton, Leisha 109 Newton, Timmy Nix, Lisa Nolen, Amanda Nunley, Greg Oliver, Shelia Pettus, Mark Richardson, Wanda Ridgeway, Danny Ritter, Tim Roberson, Robbie Roberts, Max Roden, Mark Scott, Patricia Scott, Ted Shelton, James Shelton, Kenneth Simpson, Anthony Sims, Shelia Slaton, Belinda Smith, Connie Smith, Donny Smith, Gary Springer, Nancy Stutts, Debbie Thompson, Mickey Thigpen, Gary Thigpen, Danny Terry, Julian Westbrook, Denise Williams, James Williams, Mike Wilson, Patricia Wilson, Tony Wimpee, Kathrfne Wright, Tommy Wright, Vickie Eighth Graders Tour Local Bank no Freshman Cagers Bag Third Spot in County Tournament President: Brent Smith, Vice-Pres.: Tina Hyche, Secretary: Lynette Tindol Freshmen participated vigorously in all types of sports. The Basketball team ended the sea- son with a record of 8-6, and the team earned Third spot in the County Tourney. Butch Dan- ley and David Tate were selected for the All County Team. Butch and David, along with Jerry Smith, Mark Hammond, and Brent Smith were allowed to play with the B-Varsity team at the end of the season. The football team also had an excellent record this year, ending the season with 5-2. The crowning of Amanda Hale as Homecom- ing Queen was an event of great excitement for the group. Adams, Ricky Bird, Ricky Balch, Cynthia Balch, Darlene Balch, Kathy Balentine, Dale Balentine, Terry Barnett, Alex Barr, Kevin Barringer, Vicki Bassham, Ricky Campbell, Craig Cassel, Kathy Collier, Rhonda Combs, Carol Cottles, Rebecca Cox, Timmy Danley, Butch ill Amanda Hale Earns Fielder, Larry Fleming, Tim Garner, David Garner, Terry Glover, Franklin Gordon, Maureen Griffin, Debbie Hale, Amanda Hambright, Sharon Hammond, Mark Hardeman, Phillip Hill, Pam Holden, Ricky Holden, Tommy Howard, Morris Hughes, Rhonda Hunt, Sherry Hyche, Tina Ingram, Morris Johns, Linda Johnston, Randy Jones, Keith Jones, Rebecca Kilpatrick, Gail Lash, Pam Littrell, Diane McGee, David McCain, Many Michael, Keith Newton, Randy 112 Homecoming Crown Pettus, Harold Phillips, Arthur Phillips, Debra Phillips, Jan Ridgeway, Donna Ridgeway, Rita Putman, Hal Putman, Keith Richardson, Donna Richardson, Ricky Romine, Jimmy Scott, Teresa Sharp, Brenda Sledge, Jerry Sledge, Terry Springer, Billy Springer, Jimmy Smith, Brent Smith, Jerry Swinea, Dennis Tate, David Thornton, Dwayne Tindol, Lynette Trousdale, Julie Walker, Donna White, Cathy White, Joel White, Tommy Williams, Rhonda Wilson, Patricia 113 Wright, Candis Sophomores Sponsor Talent Show Secretary: Martha Thompson, President: Jenny White, Vice-President: Sandra Hayes The talent show sponsored by the Sophomore Class created a lot of excitement around campus. Taking top honors was Joey Joiner, a mem- ber of this group, and James Lee Smith earned second spot. The pro- ceeds from this show helped finance the class trip to Opryland. Partici- pation in sports occupied much time and effort for many members of this group. Earning honors in sports events were: Doug Jones and Ricky Bryan who made the All County Basketball team, and Shelia Davis who quali- fied to participate in the State Track Meet. Beth McMeans was the first runner-up in the Queen of Hearts Contest. Bailey, Sandra Bailey, Susan Balch, Judy Balentine, Connie Balentine, Ronald Barr, David Barnett, Karen Bassham, Sandra Beasley, Ricky Bougar, Vivian Brannon, Jeff Butler, Sheree Bryan, Ricky Clemons, Teddy Clemons, Wanda Coffman, Phillip Corum, Belinda Cottles, Deborah Comer, Wade Davis, Jeff Davis, Sheila French, Ricky Fulks, Randy Gamer, Mike Sports Loom Large in Glover, Angie Gray, Buddy Green, Karen Hammond, Tim Hankins, Rene Hanson, Jeff Hayes, Sandra Hines, Melba Hill, Teresa Hone, Beverly Holden, Marilyn Holden, Garry Holden, Terry Howard, Travis Hunt, Larry Hum, Randy Hum, Ray Jenkins, Shelia Johnston, Mac Joiner, Joey Jones, Doug Jones, Doug Kelly, Beth Killen, Connie Killen, Ranee Laurence, Jan Lee, Susie Lemay, Sherry Littrell, Vickie Liverette, Linda Long, Sheree Manous, Patricia 116 Horoscope of Sophomores McGee, Celista McGee, Donna McGraw, Lisa McGuire, Susan McKelvey, Betty McMeans, Beth McMurtrey, Wade Michael, Justin Michael, Many Newton, Edward Oliver, Terry Patterson, Terry Paxton, Wyonne Phillips, Ricky Putman, Greg Sewell, Owen Shelton, Ronald Shook, Paul Smith, Ronnie Springer, Joan Thigpen, Deborah Thompson, Charles Thompson, Manha Thompson, Melinda Thornton, Frances Trousdale, Emily Waldrop, Charles White, Jenny Williams, Teresa Wright, Cunis Wright, Debbie Wright, Terry 117 Class Favorites Elected by Sophomores Best All Around Martha Thompson Owen Sewell Juniors Sponsor Movie “Barefoot Executive99 L to R: Virginia Howard: Vice-President, Paula But- ler: Secretary, Richard Steen: Treasurer, Phil Col- lier: President. The Junior Class demonstrated their ability to take over top spot on the totem pole next year. Earning the Spirit Stick began the activities for the group. Shortly afterward they made a tour of Shiloh Battleground. Seven Juniors participated in a Scholar- bowl held at Calhoun Jr. College. Several members of the group achieved a variety of honors. Phil Collier earned the Helmet Award in football, and Dean Wilson was selected All County. Sandra Stevenson won a $1000 scholarship for her 4-H work. Tony Oliver was selected All District and All County basketball. Lynn Newton earned the title of Queen of Hearts. March 27th marked the date for the delivery of class rings, an earlier date than any previous class received them. The class hosted the first prom to be held off the school campus. Choosing the new facilities at Joe Wheeler for this event, the group sold lightbulbs, and sponsored Toby Ticklebritches, and the movie Barefoot Executive to have this event catered. Adams, Donna Adams, Larry Barringer, Mary Belew, Jane Belew, John Bradley, Markus Brown, Doug Burbank, Gale Butler, Paula Carriveau, Janice Cassel, Rayford Clemons, Timmy 119 Juniors Host First Prom to Collier, Phil Corum, Donna Corum, Roger Danley, Rhonda Davis, Angie Dean, Terry Eddy, Benita Ells, Mike Facok, Vanessa Fleming, Keith French, Shelia Garrison, Keith Gist, Angie Hambright, Billy Hammond, Karon Hayes, Shelia Howard, Virginia Hughes, James Hunt, Betty Johnson, Willene Johnston, Larry Kelley, Keith Killen, Peggy King, Darlene Lash, Sandra Lemay, Virginia McAfee, Eric McCafferty, Sandra McCain, Mike McDonald, Jeff 20 Be Held Off Campus McGee, Phillip McGee, Teresa Moriarty, Patti Newton, Debra Newton, Lynn Newton, Robert Nix, Gayla Oliver, Tony Pettus, Donny Phillips, Vickie Robertson, Connie Rosson, Beverly Scott, Betty Shelton, Janice Shook, Angie Slaton, Ronald Smith, James Springer, Diane (M) Steen, Richard Stevenson, Sandra Taylor, Johnny Tate, Kathy Thigpen, Fhelica Thigpen, Sandra Thigpen, Vicki Thompson, Millicent Trousdale, Janice White, Donna Wilson, Dean Wilson, Randy 121 Class Favorites Selected by Juniors Most Beautiful — Most Handsome Paula Butler Doug Brown Best All Around James Lee Smith Sandra McCafferty Who’s Who Neatest RANDY JUDY MICHAEL RANDY ETHRIDGE 125 Who's Who Most A thletic ONEAL 127 Who's Who Most Likely to Succeed BRENDA BARRY McCAFFERTY BRENDA VINSON 128 BARRY Who's Who Best Personality JASON DEBRA 130 JASON HAMMOND DEBRA CRITTENDEN MELANIE WIMPEE BRITT WILLIAMS BRITT MELANIE Who's Who Wittiest Who’s Who Most Dependable MARK McDOUGAL RHONDA KING RHONDA MARK 132 Seniors Manifest Success Jason Hammond, Prophet: Barry McCafferty, Vice-President: Rhonda King, Poet: Rick Waldrop, President: Melanie Wimpee, Testator: Amy Thigpen, Sec.-Treasurer. Many exciting things happened in the life of the Senior Class of 1974, as they walked down the pathway to new and better things. For the third consecutive year they succeeded in capturing first place in the Homecoming Float competition. They worked into the dark of night in order to complete their float in time for the parade. Candy was sold to help raise money for the class project. Prizes were given at the end of each week to those who had sold at least 12 boxes. The film presentation George'' was also a successful money raising project. It was presented to the entire student body which required two separate showings. After much controversy, the class finally settled on having a Banquet which proved to be a great success. The food was catered and the affair was held in the school cafeteria. Members of the class performed during the entertainment portion. Even though there was much debate on setting a date for the annual Senior Skip Day, everything finally came off as sched- uled, and Senior Slouch Day was a big success. 135 Class of ’74 Wins Float Competition Keep smiling, it makes people wonderwhat you’re up to. BURT BALENTINE The best in him is yet to come. It’s as easy for her to hold friends as it is for her to meet them . KAREN (B) BROWN It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts. SANDRA BURBANK BELINDA BUTLER Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. 136 Her smile shows her sweetness and happiness, her friends show her popularity. For Third Consecutive Year BYRON BUTLER I’m sure I’ve done something wrong in my lifetime, but right now I can’t remember when. JANICE COMER A ring on the finger is worth two on the phone. FREDDIE BUTLER I am the spice of life, and life was never spicier. DEBRA CRITTENDEN KATHY CATES Happiness grows in our own fire- sides , and is not to be picked in strangers gardens. A friend is someone who leaves SUSAN (B) CORUM you with all your freedom intact. Though a housewife now is she, one swell girl we all agree. 137 Senior Banquet JERRY COX If mischief is a pan of heaven, I’m on my way. VONDA (C) ETHRIDGE My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me. ANTHONY DAVIS Most girls are dangerous, but what a way to go. JOEY GRAY Help me resist the temptation of making a mountain out of a mole hill, by simply adding a little dirt. RANDY ETHRIDGE The best thing a man can have up his sleeve is a funny bone. JASON HAMMOND He's always kind and sweet, friendly and neat, his artistic powers can't be beat. 138 a Big Success SHARON HARBIN Happiness is a perfume you can- not pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. Don't bother him with studies, he'd rather frolic with his bud- dies. RONALD HARRISON VICKI HARDEMAN If the studious die young, I’m looking for a long life. A friend is someone who knows all about you, but still likes you. BRENDA HURN BEVERLY (K) HUGHES Do what you feel to be right; Say what you think to be true. I slept and dreamed life was beauty; I awoke to find that life is duty. 139 Seniors Present Movie JOY JOHNSTON Sweet and gentle, good and true, smart, sincere, and friendly too. DORINDA LASH Leave silence to the saints. I'm only human. JUDY (M) MILLER She has lived well, laughed often, and loved much. VICTOR McAFEE He burns midnight oil but it's gasoline. RHONDA KING A worthy maiden who can find, for her price is far above rubies. BARRY McCAFFERTY When I works, I works hard, when I sits, I sits loose, and when I thinks, I fall asleep. 140 “George99 to Student Body RODNEY McCRARY Bulging muscles, coat of tan, big wide shoulders, Oh! what a man. TRAVIS McGEE I’ll be quiet now, but in time, you'll hear from me. MARK McDOUGAL If I think before I speak. I’ll never have the nerve to say what I believe. REGINA McGRAW The most delicate, the most sen- sible of all pleasures consists in promoting the pleasures of oth- ers. TERESA McGEE A merry heart, a cheerful coun- tenance , she puts her troubles in a box and sits on the lid and laughs. STELLA McKELVEY She is happiest who knows what to remember in the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan in the future. 141 Matrimony Plays Large Part SANDRA (B) McREE If she will, she will, if she won't, she won’t. You can depend on that. JUDY MICHAEL I may be small, but so is dyna- mite. PAUL NEWTON ROGER MOSLEY Just about the time you think you can make ends meet, someone moves the ends. GAIL NEWTON Not too serious, not too gay, but a rare combination her friends all say. He's the kind of guy that follows you into a revolving door and comes out first. ROBERT NEWTON Very quiet, a pleasant face, a fine specimen of the human race. 142 in Life of Seniors CONNIE PATTERSON Live, laugh, and love - there will come a time when you can’t. RANDY PETTUS He likes to work, he likes to tease, but best of all, he aims to please. GENEVA PAXTON She looks like an angel, and walks like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do. RICKY PHILLIPS There are some days when I’m so busy, I don’t get anything done. ANGELA PECK No love, no friendship, can never cross our path without affecting us in some way forever. SANDRA PHILLIPS A quiet maid is this little lass, but has good standing in her class. 143 PAM (W) POTTS The best portion of a good wom- an’s life consists of her little nameless and remembered acts of kindness and love. DEBRA SHARP I don’t know what the future holds, but I know who holds it. Senior Skip Day RANDALL RIDINGER His fighting spirit has won him fame on the football field, and a place in the ranks of men. PATTI SPRINGER Her quiet manners keep you guessing. BRENDA SCOTT She says little, but thinks a lot. DENISE TATE Of all the words of tongue and pen, she likes that little word, men. 144 100% Successful DIAN TAYLOR Talk to her of Jacob’s ladder and she would ask the number of steps. ONEAL THIGPEN The boy that does his best today will be hard to beat tomorrow. EDDY TAYS When you play, you play hard, when you work - by the way when do you work? RONALD THIGPEN Never do today, what you can put off until tomorrow. AMY THIGPEN A fun loving girl with energy plus - she’s really loved by all of us. RONNIE THIGPEN Living proof that teachers earn their pay. 145 Seniors Enjoy Day DONNA THOMAS Her mind never knows what her mouth is going to say next. BRENDA VINSON Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it. DWIGHT THORNTON My work is so secret; I don't even know what I'm doing. RICK WALDROP The road to success is always under construction. PHILLIP TUCKER Lord, give me this day my daily opinion, and forgive me the one I had yesterday. SHARON (H) WEIGART She was born talking and hasn’t lost her birthright. 146 at Opryland DEBRA WHITE She doesn’t wait for fun, she goes looking for it. VICKIE WHITE Doing what others find difficult is called talent. MARTHA (A) WHITE A ring on her finger, a song as she goes, what her future is ever- yone knows. REGINA WILLIAMS RANDALL WHITE Bread may be the staff of life, but that’s no sign that life should be one continual loaf. SHARON (M) WILSON Little sparks start big fires. 147 A closed mouth catches no flies. Graduation Held in Gymnasium MELANIE WIMPEE Life is a jigsaw puzzle with most PHILLIP WOODS of the pieces missing. Don’t worry, you’ll never get out of this world alive anyway. The time has come for us to leave, To walk out the door with diplomas received. We have worked hard for this recognition, And many of us will to college go, to fulfill our ambition; Others will journey out in the world to explore, And to the top, I hope many will soar. But in our hearts and minds will remain dear, The knowledge and memories we acquired here. The lectures, speeches, and plays, That molded us into people of today. People who have learned to fight, For things they believe to be right. People with character and strength, Who are willing to go to any length, To gain the goals they have set; And see to it that all the conditions are met. But in time, all these happy memories we will treasure, And learn to enjoy each to its fullest measure. For time will pass very fast, Because u.ese times of joy can never last. So the remembrance of the good times we’ve had, Will outweigh the times we were sad; And I hope each one of us will appreciate, All the things that made this school great. I’m speaking, of course, about the people who are the best; And they are certainly the BEARS of LHS. 6{J rvdj 148 TOMMY WORD Walks like a fighter, looks like a prince, when he’s around, girls aren’t hard to convince. DONNA WRIGHT She's always smiling and rarely sad, one of the best friends you’ve ever had. Valedictorian KAREN BROWN Salutatorian RHONDA KING Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award JASON HAMMOND SANDRA BURBANK 150 151 Citizenship A wards VICKIE WHITE: American Legion Citizenship Award DA R Citizenship Girl AMY THIGPEN 152 153 KEITH BALCH 1, 2,3,4- FFA, Vice Pres - 3; 1, 2,3,4- 4-H Club BURT BALENTINE 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA BRENDA BARR 1 - GSO; 3 - Pep Club; 3,4- NHS; 3 - Accent Rep; 4 - Homecoming Queen Contestant; 4 - FBLA; Top Ten Senior KAREN BAILEY BROWN 1, 2, 3 - Cheerleader; 1,2, 3,4-FHA,l - Recreation Leader, 3 - Miss FHA, 3 - Pres; 1,2- Pep Club; 2 - L Club, 3.4- NHS, 4 - Treas: 3,4- Powder Puff Football; 4 - Vol- leyball; Most Intelligent Senior; Top Ten Senior; Valedicto- rian SANDRA BURBANK 1, 2, 3, 4 - Cheerleader, 3 - Co-Capt; 1, 2, 3 - Pep Club, 3 - Vice Pres; 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA, 4 - Sec. 3 - FFA Sweet- heart; 1 - Most Beautiful; 2 - Key Club Sweetheart; 2 - Class Sec; 3,4- Track and Powder Puff Football; 3, 4 - FT A; Most Popular Senior; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award SANDRA BURGESS 3.4- Band, 4 - Drill Team; 3 - GSO; 3 - Powder Puff Foot- ball; 3 - Who’s Who Among American Students; 4 - Volley- ball BELINDA BUTLER 1, 2,3,4- FHA; 1,2,3- GSO; 2 - Pep Club; 2 - 4-H Club; 3 - Library Club; 4 - Drama Club BYRON BUTLER 2, 3, 4 - Football; 2,3,4- Basketball; 2,3,4- Baseball; 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 2 - Archeology Club; 2 - 4-H Club; 3, 4 - L Club; Best All Around Senior; Most Popular Senior FREDDIE BUTLER 1. 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 1 - Science Club; 4 - V1CA Welding Club - Trade School ROBERT BRANDON CLEMMONS 4 - FFA JANICE COMER 2.3.4- Volleyball Team; 2,3- Track Team; 3 - Presi- dent’s Physical Fitness Award SUSAN BARROW CORUM 2, 3, 4 - Vocational School JERRY COX 1, 2,3,4- FFA; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Football, 4 - Co-Capt. 4 - All County Football DEBRA CRITTENDEN 1,2- FHA; 1 - GSO; 1 - Best All Around; 3 - Homecoming Rep; 3,4- Drama Club, 3 - Vice Pres; Senior Best Personal- 154 ity ANTHONY DAVIS 1, 2, 3, 4 - Football, 4 - Co-Capt, All County Football; 1 - FFA; 1 - Physical Fitness Club Pres; 2, 3, 4 - Key Club, 4 - Treas; 2, 3, 4 - L Club RANDY ETHRIDGE 1, 2, 3, 4 - Basketball, 2 - All Tournament; 1 - Most Hand- some; 1, 2, 3. 4 - FFA; 2,3,4- Key Club; 3 - Boys State Rep; Neatest Senior VONDA COLLIER ETHRIDGE 1. 2. 3. 4 - FHA; 1 - 4-H JOEY GRAY 1 - FFA; 2. 3, 4 - Football; 2,3,4- Track Team, 4 - Track Most Valuable Teamman; 2.3- Archeology Club; 2 - Bas- ketball; 3 - Class Treas; 3 - Who’s Who Among American Students JASON HAMMOND 1, 2 - Art Club; 1 - Homecoming Escort; 1 - Spring Festival Rep; 2,3,4- BEARER Staff, 4 - EDITOR; 2 - Class Pres; 3 - Drama Club; 3,4- NHS, 4 - Pres; 3 - Boys' State; 1,2,4- Student Council; Senior Prophet; Senior Best Personality; Mr LHS; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award nrrm - . Am SHARON HARBIN 3 - Track Team; 3 - Most Beautiful; 3,4- Volleyball Team; Most Beautiful Senior VICKIE HARDEMAN 1 - FHA; 1,2- GSO; 3,4- NHS; 3 - Pep Club; 4 - Library Club; 4 - FBLA; Top Ten Senior RONALD HARRISON 2. 3. 4 - FFA MICHAEL HIGGINBOTHAM 2. 3. 4 - FFA DAVID HOLDEN Trade School BEVERLY KING HUGHES 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; Trade School BRENDA HURN 1. 2 - FHA; 1, 2, 3 - GSO; 2 - 4-H Club; 3, 4 - Library Club; 4 - Drama Club JOY JOHNSTON 1 - Spring Festival Rep; 1 - GSO; 3 - Volleyball and Track Teams; 3 - Pep Club; 3,4- NHS; 4 - Homecoming Queen Contestant; 4 - FBLA Treas; Top Ten Senior JUDY MICHAEL KILLEN 1,2- FHA; 2 - GSO; 3 - Homecoming Representative KATHIE CATES KIMBROUGH 2.3.4- FHA, 2 - Rep; 3,4- NHS, 4 - Sec; 3 - Drama Club; Top Ten Senior RHONDA KING 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 1,3- Pep Club; 2, 3, 4 - FTA, 4 - Pres; 3.4- NHS; 2,3,4- BEARER Staff, 4 - BUS MGR; 3,4- Powder Puff Football; 4 - Bear Beat Staff Editor; 4 - Accent Reporter; Senior Poet; Top Ten Senior; Most Dependable; Salutatoriam Danforth Award Basketball; 4 - VICA Vocational School Body Shop GAIL NEWTON 1. 2,3,4- FHA; 2 - GSO; 3,4- NHS; 3 - Pep Club; Top Ten Senior ROBERT NEWTON 1, 2,3,4- 4-H Club, 2 - Reporter, 3 - Secretary; 1 - Bas ketball Mgr; 1, 2, 3. 4 - FFA DORINDA LASH 1, 2, 3 - GSO; 3,4- Drama Club, 4 - Sec; 3,4- Powder Puff Football; 3,4- FHA; 1,2- Mascot VICTOR McAFEE 1, 2, 3, 4 - Football; 1, 2, 4 - Baseball; 1,2- Archeology Club: 1,2- FFA; 1 - Track; 1 - L Club BARRY McCAFFERTY 3.4- Football; 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA, 3 - Parliamentarian, 4 - Sec; 3.4- Key Club; 1, 2,3.4- 4-H Club; 4 - FHA Beau; 4 - Basketball Scorekeeper; 4 - L Club; Senior Vice President; Most Likely to Succeed; Danforth Award SENA McCAIN 1. 2, 3, 4 - FHA RODNEY McCRARY 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Football; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Track Team; 2,3- Baseball MARK McDOUGAL Trade School; 2,3,4- FFA; 3 - Track; 2 - Basketball; 3. 4 - Key Club, 4 - Pres; Most Dependable Senior TERESA McGEE 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA, 2 - Reporter; 1,3- Pep Club; 1 - Cheer- leader; 2,3,4- Drama Club; 2,3,4- FTA; 3 - Queen of Hearts Cont; 3,4- BEARER Staff, 4 - Associate Editor; 3.4- NHS; 3,4- Powder Puff Football; 3 - Univ. 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Accent Rep; 4 - Accent Reporter; 4 - Bear Beat Ass’t Editor TRAVIS McGEE 1. 2. 3. 4 - FFA REGINA McGRAW 2.3.4- FHA; 3. 4 - NHS; Top Ten Senior STELLA McKELVEY 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 2 - Recreation Leader; 2.3,4- Drama Club; 3 - Pep Club; 3.4- Powder Puff Football JUDY MICHAEL 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 1, 2, 3 - GSP; 2 - Pep Club; 4 - Drama Club; 4 - Library Club; Neatest Senior ROGER MOSLEY 1, 2, 3 - Football; 1,2,3- Physical Fitness Club; 1.2.3- PAUL NEWTON 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA, 3 - Reporter, 3 - Public Speaking, 4 - Pres, 4 - Dairy Judging Team; 1, 2, 3. 4 - Football; 3 - State Farmers Degree; 1 - Physical Fitness Club; 3,4- Key Club. 4 - Reporter; 2,3,4- Track Team; 1, 2, 3, 4 - 4-H Club •2 M m CONNIE PATTERSON 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 3 - Recreation Leader; 3 - Drama Club; 3 - Volleyball Team; 3,4- NHS; 4 - Library Club; 4 - FTA GENEVA PAXTON 1 - GSO; 4 - FHA; 4 - FBLA; Most Polite Senior ANGELA PECK 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Band, 3,4- Majorette; 4 - Band Sec; 3,4-FTA;3,4 - Drama Club; Northwest Ala. Jr. Miss Contestant RANDY JOE PETTUS 1, 2. 3, 4 - Band, 3,4- Band Council, 3,4- Section Leader, 3 - Bandsman of Year; 1, 2. 3, 4 - Drama Club, 4 - Pres; 2,3,4- Key Club, 4 - Sec; 2 - Homecoming Escort; 3 - Basketball Mgr; 4 - FTA; 4 - NHS; Jerry Hill Award RICKEY PHILLIPS 1, 2, 3 - Basketball, 1 - All Tournament; 2 - Best All Around; 3 - Homecoming Escort SANDRA PHILLIPS 1, 2,3,4- FHA; 1 - GSO; 4 - NHS; 4 - FBLA PAM WILSON POTTS 4 - NHS; 4 - FBLA RANDALL RIDINGER 1. 2,3,4- FFA; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Football; 2,3,4- Track Team; 1 - 4-H Club; 3,4- NHS; 3 - Boys’ State; 4 - Key Club; 4 - Basketball- 4 - FTA DEBRA SHARP 1. 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 1 - Cheerleader; 1 - Pep Club; 2,3- Vol- leyball Team PATTY SPRINGER 4 - Library Club DENISE TATE 1, 2, 3, 4 - Band, 3,4- Majorette; 1 - Pep Club; 2 - Vol- 1 leyball Team; 3 - Powder Puff Football DIAN TAYLOR 1. 2.3.4- FHA; 3 - Pep Club; 3,4- NHS; 3. 4 - FT A; 3 - Accent Rep; 3 - Who’s Who Among High School Students EDDY TAYS 1. 2, 3, 4 - Band; 2,3- Track Team; 2, 3, 4 - Football: 3 - Helmet Award; 3 - Best All Around AMY THIGPEN 1, 2,3.4- FHA; 1.2,3- GSO, 3 - Sec; 1, 2. 3 - Physical Fitness Award; 1 - Class Pres; 2,3,4- Volleyball; 2,3- Track; 2 - Spring Festival Rep; 3 - Best All Around; 3,4- NHS; 3 - Girls’ State; 3,4- Powder Puff Football; 3,4- FTA; DAR Citizenship Girl; Senior Class Secretary; Most Athletic Senior ONEAL THIGPEN 1, 2,3,4- Basketball; 1,2- Track; 2,3,4- Football; 2, 3,4- Key Club; 3,4- Baseball; 1 - Physical Fitness Club; 1 - Best All Around; 2 - Class Vice Pres; 3 - Boys’ State; 3 - Who’s Who Among High School Students; Most Athletic Sen- ior: Don Michael Award RONALD THIGPEN 1, 2, 3. 4 - FFA, 4 - Vice Pres; 1. 2.3,4- Band RONNIE THIGPEN 1, 2, 3, 4 - Football; 1,2- Physical Fitness Award, 3, 4 - L Club; 1 - Basketball; 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA DONNA THOMAS 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; Jr. Candy Sales Winner DWIGHT THORNTON 1. 2. 3. 4 - FFA PHILIP TUCKER 1 - Football: 1. 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 1 - Aviation Club; Most Polite Senior BRENDA VINSON 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 3,4- NHS; 4 - Library Club Pres; 4 - FBLA Pres; Top Ten Senior; Most Likely to Succeed RICK WALDROP 1, 2, 3, 4 - Band, 1,2- Band Council, 4 - Pres, 2 - Miller Band Award; 1 - Aviation Club; 2, 3, 4 - Key Club, 3 - Pres, 4 - Sec, 4 - Lt Gov. Div. LB Ala; 3 - Boys' State; 3,4- NHS; 4 - Vice Pres NHS; Senior Class President; Most Intelli- gent Senior; Tim Truitt Award; American Legion Citizenship Award SHARON HAMMOND WEIGART 1,2- Cheerleader; 1,2- Governor's Physical Fitness Award: 1,2- President's Physical Fitness Award; 1,2,4- FHA; 2 - Track Team; 2 - FFA Sweetheart; 2,4- Volleyball Team DAVID WHITE 1 - FFA; Trade School DEBRA WHITE 1,2, 3, 4 -FHA, 2 - Recreation Leader; 3 - Photographer; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Drama Club, 1 - Treas, 2 - Sec; 1, 2, 3, 4 - Band; 2,4- Library Club, 3,4- NHS; 3, 4 - FTA; 4 - FBLA MARTHA WHITE 1 - GSO; 1.2- FHA; 3 - 4-H Club; 2 - Student Council RANDALL WHITE 1, 2,3,4- FFA VICKIE WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4 - Cheerleader, 4 - Co-Capt; 1, 2. 3 - Pep Club, 1 - Sec; 1 - Class Sec; 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA, 3 - Historian; 3, 4 - FTA; 3 - Vice Pres; 4 - Student Council President; 3,4- NHS; 3,4- Powder Puff Football; American Legion Citizen- ship Award BRITT WILLIAMS 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 3,4- Football; Wittiest Senior REGINA WILLIAMS 1, 2,3,4- FHA; 1,2,3- GSO: 3, 4 - Drama Club; 2,3- Volleyball; 2, 3 - Track Team; 3,4- NHS; 4 - FTA; 4 - FBLA Sec; 2 - Physical Fitness Award TERRY WILLIAMS 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 4 - Golden Gloves Award; 4 - Baseball SHARON MURKS WILSON 1, 2,3,4- FHA; 1 - GSO; 4 - FBLA MELANIE WIMPEE 1, 2, 3. 4 - Band; 2,4- Bandsman of the Year; 2, 3, 4 - Drama Club, 3 - Sec, 4 - Vice Pres; 1, 2, 3 - GSO; 2 - Homecoming Rep; 1, 2, 3, 4 - FHA; 2,3- Pep Club; Senior Testator; Wittiest Senior PHILIP WOODS 1, 2, 3, 4 - FFA; 3,4- Library Club TOMMY WORD m 2,3,4- Basketball; 2 - Most Handsome, 3 - Track Team, 4 - Baseball; Most Handsome Senior DONNA WRIGHT 1. 2,3,4- FHA; 1,2,3- GSO; 2 - Class Vice Pres; 2 - Best All Around; 3,4- NHS; 4 - FBLA; Senior Best All Around; Miss LHS 156 Those were the days my friend TIM TRUITT CROSSING THE BAR Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. - Alfred Lord Tennyson Oft. 8 $ v «4S ’ rv r fcH Mfi M3 SS sss L«H|| SE3 V % � , •Vv v� •••••♦ • l' � • ' |'M'j ¥ •'? « r .. -•v' $r 4 dvertisements ilA stfjSggjg A cknowledgement The Bearer Staff would like to express appreciation to all our teachers for their cooperation; to the students for purchasing our book; to our patrons for their support; and to the members of the community for allowing our staff to use their homes for pictures. For assistance in photographic coverage, we wish to thank Waldrup Studio, and Mr. Larry Davis. We are indebted to Mr. Jerry Wylie for designing the cover of our book, and to Mr. Jimmy Elmore of Taylor Publishing Com- pany for his advice and special assistance. We would like to express gratitude to Oneal Thigpen for writing our football copy, to Diane Springer, Tony Oliver, the Majorettes, and Varsity Cheerleaders for posing over and over and over for us. We sincerely hope we have accurately recorded the facts and events of the year and that this book can in some way bring back some of the memories of the 73-74 school year. CUycrri awivnjyn d (Editor) For your automotive parts and supplies try . . . RICHARD WALDROP SERVICE CLEANERS KRESS AUTO PARTS Loretto, Tenn - Hwy 43 O.K. Charlie, as promised, here’s your picture. 160 Keep trucking on, Charlie . . . maybe someday . . . 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