Lloyd Campbell Bird High School - Talon Yearbook (Chesterfield, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1979 volume:

% 10301 Courthouse. Road Chésterfield, Virginia 23832 NOLLOL?I? 12 , YF ra % F 2 “4 £ ; : PEM ye oe ESAS ee ks See a vaw materials worring learning together... Gs Aes ee aOR atta 5 zroning out According to this map, we’re in our homeroom right now. the rough spots an KK oir conditioner didn't work .«.- SA¥V4A4 rte establishing traditions. Administration Thanks to the enthusiasm and hard work of the administration, Lloyd C. Bird’s first year has been an exciting and enjoyable experi- ence for students, faculty and staff. Our Big Bird, Aubrey Lindsey, Principal 10 Assistant Principals , or shuffle of the papers. 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Se ee OE ee ae ee ey ee eee EE eS © B%- ‘ — I FI ee ee ay Bigs � eee nS � oe PET Mes in Absent, when pictures were taken ‘phate aii? ee incainoa es tl ¥ Class Officers F R ES H M E N ' : President—Kip Fowler Vice-president—Pam Pratt Secretary—Darlene Miles Treasurer—Pam Perkins 44 Class Of ’82 Carl Adamez Susie Aery Rhonda Whitmore in a mild state of confusion. Donna Aldridge David Allen Mark Altice Sheryl Andrews Shawnee Atkinson Roland Baker Dorothy Bales Tammy Banes Steve Barbour Robin Barlow Barry Bartle Patricia Barton Mike Beall Diane Benson Felicia Berger Gary Berger Bill Berry Dale Blackburn Danny Blaszak Melinda Bond Norma Boughman Jackie Bowles Frank Bowman Debbie Bowry John Brady 45 46 Charles Branch Wanda Branch Teresa Braudrick Lisa Brand Jimmy Brock Karen Brodie Doug Browne David Bryant Susan Bunner Greg Burke Jeff Burley David Campbell Charlene Carroll Danny Carroll Bill Chalkey Alan Chamberlin Tammy Chewning Bryan Clayton William Clements Linwood Clodfelter Chris Coalson Skeeter Coates Stephanie Coff Donnie Collie Laura Combee Nellie Combs Clayton Compton Lucinda Conner Chris Cooke Randy Copeland Charleen Covert Amy Cox John Cratch Wesley Creasey Kevin Cunningham Anthony Daniels Mike Davis Tami Davis Tammy Davis Toni Deal Keith Didlake Sally Dockery a Photo WAILABLE Eric Doersch Karen Donati John Dorazio Teresa Dorsett Allen Drinkwater Kim Dunham 48 Kim Dunn Ann Dunnavant Kevin Duvall Anthony Edwards Barbara Elam Paul Elliot Mary Eubank Nancy Everett Sherri Everhart Michael Flores Brenda Fortune Kip Fowler Science teacher, Ben Brockwell, comments, “I know l’m perfect, why smile?” Tony Friend Michael Friend Michael Gallagher Marion Giacini Keith Gilbert Lorri Gilbert Christal Gilliam Gwen Glass jeffrey Glidewell James Godsey David Gold Linda Goodman ex , a ( Wh ‘2 i iRiLa Cindy Goss Robin Graves Al Green Pam Green Lori Greene George Gregory Michael Groome Jeanette Guffey Allen Hagy Dennis Halderman Paul Hale Deborah Haley Gail Hall Albert Hambright Wesley Hamm Joseph Hanchey Donna Hancock Pat Hanley Debbie Hardy Annette Hatfield Wayne Havens Robin Henry Chip Hicks Gretchen Holmberg 49 Charlotte Holmes Donna Holmes Renee Hresan Todd Huband Ray Hudson Jeff Hulon Lynn Jenkins Stephanie Johns Greg Johnson Jeff Johnson Belinda Johnston Kim Jones Nathaniel Jones Cathy Kannegieter Amy Keever Shelia Kelley Eric Kemp Keith Kierson Paul Legg, English and world geography teacher, is never too busy to smile. Chris King Susan Kittle Susan Knapp Kelley Knight Sharon Kollatz Stevie Lael 50 a a te ini Teresa Lamb Kevin Lawson Jeff Lee Tammy Lewis Carolyn Litchford Joe Lotti Ralph Lovern Mary Lucas Michelle Lyman Dana Maddox David Mann Tammy Marshall Sheryl Mason Brenda McFadden Luther McMillian Terri Meadows Darlene Melton Kathy Melvin Sandra Hudson asks Bernice Donley for more explanation of an algebriac equation. Bryant Melvin Byron Miles Darlene Miles Danny Miller Donald Miller Jack Miller 51 Freshmen enjoy a leisurely day in English class. Sherri Mills Stephanie Moore Theresa Moore James Moores Cheryl Morgan Libby Morrison Irvin Moubray Laura Murphy William Neel Dianne Nelson Susan Nelson Tommy Nye Charles O'Brian Karen O'Neal Joanne Orr Kim Pardue Edith Parham Lynn Parr Scott Peach Pam Perkins Eddie Phillips Sally Phillips Beverly Pilley Henry Pohlig ‘ 4, , i Freshmen Survive Judi Bitner helps Coach Brattan with his Spanish, Sure? James Copp says “Who says my students never do their geometry homework?” Photo not Availabl. John Pollard Cathy Poprik Jennifer Porter Kelly Porter Pam Pratt Danny Prevette Kathy Proffitt Pam Puett Darlene Radford Robin Radford James Ramsey David Rathbone Terri Ray Keith Redd Ronnie Reiners Donna Revell Mark Rhoten Joe Rice Annette Richardson Kyle Richardson Angela Roach Patti Roberts Danny Rock Scott Rogers 53 Scott D. Rogers Mike Rosenberg James Russell Chuck Ryburn Ray Sams Mike Saunders 54 Margaret Morris Harrison is all smiles about teaching French. Cindy Saunders Erich Sawyer Cliff Scantling Donna Schools Kenneth Semple Debbie Seymour James Shaffer Kris Shelton Robert Short Bobby Showalter Harold Simmons Mark Skelton Jay Skinner Delmar Slaughter Janet Sloan Jim Smith Sandy Smith Bill Smith Sherri Mills and Sherri Everhart Shout, Shout it out with spirit. Susan Spencer Angela Stroud Peggy Stuck David Swinson Rhonda Taylor Scott Taylor Sharon Taylor Scott Thatcher David Thaw Lisa Thomas Warren Thomas Amy Thompson Robin Thompson Donnie Tinnell Ronnie Tinnell Danna Tomblin Stephanie Tompkins Mike Tsou Jeff Tyler Ricky Vaughn Charles Wagner Steve Wagoner Paul Waitkus Tammy Wallace 55 Doug Walters Lynette Wamsley Harold Webster Jerome Weedon David Weeks Marian Welchons Wanda Wells Paul Wheeler Brian White Julia Whitener Darlene Whiteside Rhonda Whitmore Michael Williamson Suzanne Willis Joyce Wilson NO, see C AVAILABLE Kris Wilson Robert Wilson Lori Winn Bobby Wood Debra Wood Nicole Wood Boone Wooten Juli Wyatts Wanda Yeatts Maria Yencha Anne Zavertnik John Zilius Bird strut. 56 opposite: Janet Sloan and Renee Hresan take a stroll through the halls. below: Warren Thomas seems puzzled with math. lower left: Marsha Osbourne and Stephanie Tompkins relax after field hockey practice. lower right: Math teacher Betty Billingsley takes time teaching Craig Amiss to smile for the camera. Susan Hawkes creates future Redford and Portier. Paul Hetterick teaches, “How to put it together again in 180 lessons,’ Burch Redford never too busy for a break. 58 AO csr emesis David Weeks receives last important details from Gregory Hafer. Perfect typing is music to Robin Phillips. 59 Weight Chy “Would you believe ... future Einstein’s?” suggests Rachel Beasley. Int meeneninte Ane } Steven Cormier delights in teaching the civil war era. Happy Hat Day participant, Joan Barnes shows the art of smiling. Yvonne Wilkerson, with living proof that teaching English 11 takes patience. 61 A REE puede eee as asain ents Sines tee ww . ¥ Se la Rig Fac f VARSITY SKYHAWKS nhs Bosher, G. Spence, S. Freed, J. Herron, B. Fisher, capt; E. Fisher, capt; R. Cratch, S. Anderson, T. Ludwig, D. Dagenhart. 2nd: D. Martin, D. Beavers, L. Dunnavant, J. Wheeler, M. Browning, T. Myers, D. Clarke, D. Harris, J. Kain. 3rd: R. Baker, J. Adams, R. Osborne, H. Lyne, M. Beasley, D. Runner, G. Edmonds, L. Carroll, C. Comer, R. Moon. 4th: D. Payne, G. Branch, M. Tsou, H. Modlin, W. Holmes, K. Dotson, J. icles T. Wright, T. Wright, F. Clements, R. Tyson. 5th: J. Hoover, K. Przystawik, B. Brockwell, P. Waitkus, J. Ramsey, J. Russell, C. Ryburn, J. Bowles, P. Neel, J. Pici, T. Bratton, head coach; and W. Gilliam, Not pictured: R. White, W. arper. Below: coaching staff, line-up: B. Brockwell, Ni W. Gilliam, K. sew, back: J. Hoover, T. Bratton and J. Pici. Excel on Gridiron. Skyhawks’ captains Earl and Burrell Fisher were featured in local newspaper—articles not only because of their skillful leadership on the field but because it is rumored that they look alike. Ae fe Skyhawk fans enjoyed exciting, action-packed games. 65 Finishing the first season with a record of 5-3, Skyhawks did not let the fact that there were no seniors on the team affect their ability to win. The first and only game of the season played on L.C. Bird’s home turf against Matoaca ended in Sky- haw victory 12-7, topping off the winning season. Varsity Sky- hawks placed 3rd in the Southside District. © 67 Junior Varsity front: W. Morgan, J. Cratch, R. Stuart, A. Chamberlin, N. Skidmore, capt; M. Davis, J. Pollard, J. Johnson, L. Clodfelter, S. Taylor: center: T. 68 Stinson, A. Hagy, C. Branch, C. Spencer, C. Coalson, K. Cunningham, S. Rogers, }. Tyler, P. Wheeler, R. Wilson, K. Didlake, mgr. back: B. Morgan, R. Carlton, T. Nye, J. Knott, J. Lotti, C. Rogers, M. Rosenberg, J. Mitchell, capt; D. Slaughter, K. Fowler, J. Lee, and S. Thatcher. below Captains Skidmore and Mitchell. Midlothian Clover Hill Meadowbrook Matoaca Thomas Dale team record above left: Paul Wheeler proves that practice pays. Del Slaughter right, demonstrates speed and agility on the field. Below: cheerleaders, team and officials are ready for a tough contest. Rian 69 Cheerleaders Gloria King; Lisa Flores, Lynda Stuck; Beth Kcra- get, Darlene Miles, Amy Cox; Teresa Stinson, Kim Thornburg, Lynne Eades and Wanda Wells sitting pretty as Skyhawks first varsity squad. ae Sone call 70 tr @ RES Debbie Jackson, Sherry Mills; Lynne Jenkins, Rhonda Jones: Sherri Everhart, Rhonda Whitmore, Pam Per- kins, Robin Henry and Charlotte Holmes have an un- usual point of view. 71 Field Hockey L.C. Bird vs. Meadowbrook 0-7 L.C. Bird vs. Midlothian 0-7 L.C. Bird vs. Hopewell 0-2 Regional Runner-ups L.C. Bird vs. York 0-3 Sheryl Andrews, Linda Edwards, Mary Taylor, Jackie Claiborne, Connie Showalter, Debi Miller, Elise Wagner, Sheila Kelley and Terry VanMeter. back Terrish Clarke, Mary Peoples, Donna Bales, Nina Lewis, Cathy Davis, Sherry Taylor, Jeanne Zavertnik, Theresa Pugh, Coach Barbara Goode. a j ORE a left: Cherri Taylor plays well rain or shine. above: Opps, says Debi Miller, | missed. Coach Goode consoles Linda Edw ard after a rough game. below: Jackie Claiborne urges Connie Showalter, Mary Peoples and Donna Bales on to victory. Bie a “ “ 3 4 oe aie I . ‘ oti ne EE ee ae Fi I Na MRE OE i Raise tne ene 3 ee. ’ 3 Pa pene 2 N. Skidmore, J. Mitchell, A. Smith, T. Barrack, Coach Prystawik: Not esol ese: ad a A é , middle: J. Dessoffy, M. Newcomb, J. Smart ; ms ga _ ga Ces as as ogsu e sO la? RD, ee . gS: eG Dot s2e mes 16 ce ae wee DIOR Aro = 9 oe Oo =) as Reet Lh pay loge Pay oe wiper w S LVe Mapesesalcheees Ware Gay oom vA aug eis cee OF D - a wa Ere ‘ : 0m 0 y oe a oe ’ nigh ey see PAH Mog poe ovat Wy =o's ones as CoM YU o ,o Sie are) Tee: Be es3 Sea pe Cross Country 691, Kenny Lymann gives it all he’s got. Runners Scott Mason, Ross Richardson, Skip Sawyer and Greg Hopper practice, practice, practice. Ready, Set, Win! Teammates Horace Daniels and Skip Sawyer aid injured Scott Mason. Lady Skyhawks Dominate! Setting the basketball world afire, the Lady Sky- hawks proved that experience is not always the fac- tor that constitutes a winning team. Despite the fact that they had no court to call “Home,” they breezed to a 14-5 record in their very first season. And the best part is—they will all return next year! Back row: Manager: Barbara Andrew, Kelley Cunningham, Kim Dunn, Co-captain Pam Stanley, Sheila Holmes, Janice Adams. Front row: Lynne Gilbert, Susan McLean, Rene Hypes, Co-captain Shelby Anderson, Brenda Stargardt. Is Lynne Gilbert sitting down on the job? Brenda Stargardt demonstrates why she was a member of the All-South- side District first team and also of the All-Southside District tournament first team. Bird Opp A Clover Hill — 50 59 Greensville 44 54 Nottoway 41 54 Bluestone 66 69 Brunswick 46 77 Randolph-Henry 60 50 Matoaca 54 59 Park View 43 45 Clover Hill 42 62 Greensville 53 57 Nottoway 40 56 Bluestone 64 74 Brunswick 33 47 Randolph-Henry 40 65 Matoaca 61 53 Park View 40 Tournament 61 Brunswick 19 52 Clo ver Hill 49 Aw, ref, you have got to be kidding! 34 Matoaca 49 FIRSTS Clad in Thomas Dale uniforms, the Lady Skyhawks eagerly await their first game; and then they go to work. Co-captains Pam Stanley and Shelby Anderson present a basketball, which represents the first victory in our history, to Mr. Lindsey. 78 Coach Judy Wilson describes her strategy for the first tourna- ment game ever. The Future Looks Bright Due to the spirit of the JV ladies Opp. Clover. Hill” (OT)27 Nottoway — 15 Brunswick = 18 Central Junior High Sys Clover Hill 22 Greensville 23 Nottoway A eg) Bluestone Lie ef Brunswick = od Also in Thomas Dale uniforms, the JV players get ready for action in Central Junior H igh 37 their first game. id Pera tr Front Row: Lorrie Gilbert, Captain Charlene Carroll, Norma Boughman, Robin Graves. Back Row: Nancy Miles, Annette Richardson, Ann Dun- navant, Tammy Davis, Sheryl Mason, Coach Bridget Hughes. bi or ree 58 Randolph-Henry 53 49 Clover Hill : 76 Greensville Va rsity Cagers 38 Nottoway : 51 Bluestone , ' 45 Brunswick Gain Experience 59 Meadowbrook : : 34 Midlothian Despite the disadvantage of having no player 49 Matoach with any varsity experience, the basketball team 48 Park View was very impressive. Though injuries plagued the 53 Meada@hipall team, their desire was constantly apparent. Indi- 47 Nottoway vidual talent, like that of Jake Clark and Eric 57 BluastGne Friend (who were Honorable Mentions for the 52 Brurewiek All-Southside District team), combined with de- 50 Clover Hittin: termination to produce a successful end to their 55 Randolph-Henry pect 48 Matoaca 74 Meadowbrook IE Greensville Front Row: Co-captains Burrell Fisher and Jake Clarke. Back Row: Manager Donna Bales, Monte Webster, Chris Scott, Brian Ganzert, Eric Friend, Coach Chuck Tester, Keith Bradley, Horace Daniel, Earl Fisher, Manager Marty Horner. The team’s big men, Keith Bradley (left) and Eric Friend (above) do what comes naturally. Randolph-Henry 43 Clover Hill ate 38 Greensville 61 51 Nottoway 63 43 Bluestone 46 54 Brunswick 59 58 Matoaca 48 63 Park View 62 54 Meadowbrook 37 57 Nottoway 5 54 Bluestone 64 46 Brunswick 60 31 Clover Hill 42 56 Randolph-Henry 77 42 Matoaca 40 18 Meadowbrook 39 Greensville Nd | Gymnastics BHS 41.4 D 2. 63.6 59.2 9th in regionals. — Midlothian Matoaca Clover Hill Meadowbro front: Rhonda Whitmore, Julia Whitener, Debi Miller, Pam Perkins, Charleen Covert, Sherri Mills, Karen Cooke, Rene Cole: back: Coach Bar- bara Goode, Susan Nelson, Debbie Jackson, Nancy Miles, Teddy Barrock, mgr; Susan Bunner; Elise Wagner, Tammy Davis and Coach Karl Przystawik. front: Mike Tsou, Dayle Runner, Jeff Glidewell, Bobby Lowery, David Chamberlin: center: John Cratch, Mike Davis, Greg Hodge, Jeff Lee, Jimmy Wheeler, back: Joe Lotti, Alan Chamberlin, and Coach James Copp. HONORS Dayle Runner—4th place regional Most wins—Jeff Lee 8 Most pins—David Chamberlin 2 Fastest pin—Dayle Runner 2:56 Most points—Jeff Lee 44 Porter's Putters Improve Ua 2 =_ = ai mi] Front Row: Coach Julian Porter, Manager Wendy Wheeler. Second Row: Mark Brand, Scott Tilley (above) and Jeff Cole (below) “get into the Jeff Cole, John Rodgers. Back Row: Scott Tilley, John Zillius. Not pictured: Steve Stewart, swing of things.” Steve Anderson, Davi d Mann, Roger Morrison, Eric Kemp, Ken Hansen. 86 Players “Love” Tennis Mike Beall demonstrates his win- Front Row: Todd Huband, Sherri Everhart, Darlene Miles, Mike Beall, Kelley Cunningham, Karen Hub- ning backhand. bard, James Eubank. Back Row: Coach Michael W. Coleman, Kevin Battle, Kim Thornburg, Joe Smart, Kyle Collie, Robert Wagner, Perry Miles, Greg Moffitt, Tom Myers, Ronnie Moon, David Thomas, Robert Short, Greg Johnson. Not pictured: George Newnam. Robert Wagner and James Eubank play doubles (left) while Greg Johnson (right) smashes a game-winning shot. 87 tem YELLE) Hee LHL LL Ath tht hate PT Greensville Nottoway Bluestone Brunswick Randolph Henry Matoaca Greensville Nottoway Bluestone Park View Clover Hill Matoaca Park View Clover Hill Randolph Henry Brunswick Regional Tournament Southampton Bruton State Tournament Varina 3 t 8 Z 8 8 6 4 9 4 8 8 5 ¥ N j=) = Sal DHROAWwWDhOnnanusbnt +S —_ Sluggers Finish Second Despite having on ly one player with varsity expe- rience, the baseball team placed second only to the 1978 Southside District champions Randolph- Henry. Backed by his teammates, Rick Cratch pitched 1 no-hitter and ended with a personal record of 9 wins and 1 loss and an ERA of 0.59. The Skyhawks placed Cratch and second baseman Ron- nie White on the All-Southside District first team, while outfielder Greg Edmonds was chosen for the second team. They certainly have earned the right to be proud of the 15-4 record in their very first season. Above: Coach Steve Fornash gives his infield a last-minute pep talk. Right: Robbie Osborne prepares for his turn at bat. ie) = Qa. ho — SOoRPe ON FD HRW OO Noo Greenville Nottoway Bluestone Brunswick Randolph-Henry Gibbons Park View Matoaca Greensville _ Nottoway Bluestone Benedictine Randolph-Henry Clover Hill Matoaca Park View Gibbons Clover Hill Brunswick Opp. o- = 0 © em AN OMWA COCO O00 af ; ee a F = Front Row: Rich Cratch, Chuck Comer, Del Slaughter, John lezzi, Greg Edmonds, David Necl. Second Row: Mike Chaney, Robbie Osborne, Jim Wheeler, Carson Rodgers. Back Row: Jeff Herron, Coach Steve Fornash, Durwood Bosher. : wag on, im ei Re gg oes Sal a 28 ea ey a on 1 ee alps 2 bP wings Left: Baseball’s version of “the Freak.” . Above: John lezzi bunts his way on base. 91 winning form. (lca Pi if Starting catcher Jim Wheeler provides the target for pitchers Cratch and Herron. Jeff Herron is the picture of intensity while on the mound, 9? Front Row: Scott Peach, Coach Jim Hoover, Kevin Eaton. Second Row: John Cratch, Pierce Neel, Danny Blaszak, Norman McLean, Mike Flores. Third Row: Billy Schmidt, Kip Fowler, Chris Cook, John Mitchell, Skeeter Cone. Back Row: Jackie Dotson, Linwood Clodfelter, Joe Lotti, Todd Drinkwater, Neil Skidmore. peapmedinser: After getting a base hit, Pierce Neel decides he has done enough for one game. Home runs are the result of Kip Fowler’s deep concentration. 93 Twisters The boys’ gymnastics team chose Frank Gorse most dedicated and _ Jeff McDonald most im- proved. Coach Pryzstawik believes in not only build- in g great gymnasts but also sound character. He and the team are looking for- ward to next season. David Allen (left) begins his tumbling routine while Jackie Bowles (right) displays talent on the rings. Front Row: Captains Jackie Bowles and Teddy Barrack. Second Row: Jeff McDonald, David Allen, John Farmer, Will Morgan. Back Row: Coach Karl Przystawik, Robert Jenkins, Scott Wood, Frank Gorse, Alan Chamberlin, Albert Hambright, Mike Newcomb. Not pictured: John Dessoffy, Alvin Joiner, Robert Talley. 94 Front Row: Mary Taylor, Marjorie Johnson, Karen West, Manager Bea Bailey. Back Row: Coach John Foege, Trevor Wright, Kenny Lyman, Skip Sawyer, Steve Freed, Linwood Carroll, Jim Mann, Bill Barry, Paul Hale. Indoor Track Indoor track team members receiving hon- ors in the regional meet: Linwood Carroll, first in the long jump; Trevor Wright, first in the 60- yard dash; Karen West, first in both 60-yard dash and 600-yard run. In the high hurdles, Linwood Carroll smokes his competition. 95 Spring Track Teams The girls and boys were both successful in track. The girls went undefeated for the regular season, finished first in the district, and third in the region. Cherri Taylor, Lisa Friend, Karen West, Mary Taylor and Shelley Beavers repre- sented Bird in the girls state AA meet with West finishing third in the 880 yard run. The boys had a regular season record of 9-2-1, finished third in the district and third in the region. Jake Clarke, Linwood Carroll, Steve Freed, Trevor and Travis Wright went to the boys state AA meet from Bird. Clarke finished first in the 220 yard dash While the 880 yard relay team of Carroll, The Wrights and Clarke finished third. Front Row: Lynne Eades, Darlene Brown, Chelle Black, Karen West. Second Row: Susan McLean, Lisa Friend, Cherri Taylor, Rhonda Whitmore. Back Rows Mary Taylor, Nancy Miles, Marjorie Johnson, Coach Chuck Tester, Nina Lewis, Kim Dunn, Marty Horner. Sprint Past Foes Front Row: Paul Hale, Linwood Carroll, Mike Tsou, Paul Waitkus, Steve Freed, Jake Clarke, Mark Beasley. Second Row: Donnie Collie, Jim Mann, Russell Tyson, Roland Baker, Kenny Lyman, Chad Spencer. Third Row: Frankie Clements, Skip Sawyer, James Russell, Greg Hopper, Clay Compton, Rick Strong, Damiel Peterson. Back Row: Coach Tom Brattan, Managers Lendi and Valerie Flower, Kim Dunham, Bee Bailey, Coach John Foege. eves. te ake namie — Barres “oe re et ii a Steve Freed (left) and Linwood Carroll (above) show the “agony victory.” 97 Evening in Paradise “WELCOME TO PARADISE “ow'd YoU ACCORD suck ISLAND aA NICE tux? Js Powder Puffs and Pigskin ... Juniors win. Ie QUARTERBACKS ia NEVER HAD LESS LIKE ier ME UP NY ee AB Baus IS QAWNil cs WZ Young HULK Freshmen Dominate. = a) = q = ° fa % = 2) ia =) = = 100 « Ne a f a) { i as es — 101 ste ne ‘ ead Be, i A THEATRICAL COLLAGE December 1, our school was not finished but the show does go on. Slaem Jr. High hosted a very enjoy- able evening of Mime, Improvisations and one act plays. Drama students under the direction of Brenda Hawkes gave the audience a show to remember. Above: Donnie Paschall winds up mimes for their performance. lower left: Sherri Hysler and.Kim Perkins do mirror image mime. right: Horace Dan- iels receives tea and sympathy from Lynne Cades in “Lovers and Lies” La ls hag RE GS “Mom”, Katie Lay gives “daughter’” Cindy Osterbine some bad news. sla Drama Club - U rama U “teacher,” LeAnne Carrouth lectures Alan Chamberlin. seated: K. O'Neal, S. Hudson, A. Chamberlin: K. Stacy, K. Smith, B. Hawkes, L. Eades, R. Lovern, K. Hubbard, N. Everett, M. Hilton, D. Miller, K. Lay, S. Tompkins, and T. Persinger 2nd: E. Kolltaz, R. Moon, S. Baker, M. Cersley, B. Strange, K. Newton, J. Persinger and L. Carrouth. Fall Festival L.C. Bird’s first Fall Festival, October 27, 1978, featured a pep rally on Friday, spirit day, hall decorating competition, the Har- vest Ball, and the Bird-Matoaca football game; which we won 12-7. Hall decorating was won by the Sophomore class. Dur- ing half time, Lynda Stuck was crowned Fall Festival Queen. Junior princess April Demur escorted by Joe Smith. Sophomore princess Lynne Eades escorted by Roger Morrison; Pam Pratt, Freshman princess, escorted by Lenny Ferrara. 104 pica nha ope. Wie aaEpR ei Sophomore princess Beth Kcraget escorted by Karl Marks. Freshman princess Julia Whitener escorted by Alan Chamberlin. ee , . —— | ra Fall Festival Queen Lynda Stuck escorted by Bob Brown. 1 IJVUEID HON OL LELOURTHT OF MARR Y MN [he SCHOOL ALIOIMOPIM [HE KONORABLE MICS £. GODWIN, SYLQKER nouse Fuccouine ctemon? Among the many speakers at the dedication ceremony were Senator Fredrick Gray (above right). George C.. Bird, son of Lloyd Campbell Bird, presented the school with a portrait of his father. below right: Mr. Lindsey converses with guest speaker, Ex-Governor Mills E. Godwin. Amonwealth well and ak for more than: a quarter of a century a a member of the Senate of Virginia. In the course of his. ife, Lloyd Campbell Bird engaged in and enjoyed success as a ph cist, teacher, farmer, businessman and administrator. ; Me, the students of Lloyd C. Bird High School, will strive to achieé@, the high moral and community standards in keeping with . those e®gmplified by the life of our namesake, Lloyd Campbell Bird. LI ’L ABNER Music and Drama departments combine successfully to reenact the escapades of Dogpatch, U.S.A. H.O. Lyne and Cindy Osterbind captured the leading roles as “Li’l Abner’ and “Daisy Mae”. 108 Above: LeAnne Carruth “Mammy Yokum” blasts out orders to save Dogpatch. Arthur Smith “Marry-in’ Sam’, LeAnne Carruth, Mark Brand, “Mammy and Pappy Yokum’ and Cindy Os- terbind, “Daisy Mae” express concern over Dogpatch’s demise. , Above left: Kevin Smith, “Senator Phogbound” uses politics to explode Dogpatch. right: Ed Kollatz, “General Bullmoose” and Donna Morris, ‘“Appassionata Von Climax’ try to make a million on Yokum- berry Tonic. Above: Wives—Kim Perkins, Sarah Petty, Pam Perkins and Wanda Wells want their husbands back. 109 Paradise Isle Paradise Isle was the theme for our very first prom. Spectrum provided the music, and the Junior class was respon- sible for the decorations. All in all, it was a night to remember ... 7 BP ee, et we xo ca age vee ; ee Sites i og re os i IR DRE, RPS ens ed tm “a SBSP relent 2, baci SEiy aes Earl Fisher and Eric Friend discover that Paradise Isle is a long way from Paradise Isle natives welcome prom-goers. the basketball court. 110 | a ee After the hard work is over, Junior class sponsor Helen DeWell enjoys a dance with Earl Fisher. Spectrum belts out the lyrics to “Le Freak.” 1 HISTORY CLUB SPONSORS J.P. sings the blues while juniors lose. Above: History Honorary for students expressing:a strong interest in history. Front: K. Collie (Bill Tilden), L. Doane and S. Johns (Amelia Earhart), J. Zavertnik (Paul Revere with horse, Scheherazade). S. Tilley (Julius Caesar), Back: J. Cole (General Douglas McArthur), D. Peterson (Betsy Ross), and R. King (Uncle Sam). elie ie ee ee a TUG-O-WAR FRESHMEN PROVE VICTORIOUS Freshmen out-number and overpower upper classmen in the first annual Tug-O-War May 22. Lacking in num- bers but not in spirit sophomores and juniors give it their best TUG. Next year’s rematch should be interesting. eS ered 113 114 — Front: K. Pirog, S. Cole, A. Roach, C. Holmes, J. Claiborne. 2nd row: R. Harnish, K. Coghill, L. Eades, L. Friend, L. Flores, D. Marshall, K. Davis. Back: Advisor B. Crump, B. Murray, L. Dunnavant, H. Williams, A. Chamberlin, S. Wood, N. Lewis, S. Tilley. Battle of the Brains: Alternate K. Cunningham, Captain J. Zavertnik, S. Tilley, J. Cole, S. McLean, Advi- sor M. Hicks. end Art Club: Kneeling—K. Newton, D. Brown, A. Keever. Standing: Advisor B. England, S$. Whitmore, K. Cunningham, G. Moffitt, R. Moon, D. Bales, J. Green, Advisor H. Sanders. LY ‘ ay XE EEN! a De Not Oe, fe he Oh Mee ts 4, mem tae an � — + WS j ‘ Pinnacle: Seated—K. Cunningham, R. Dotson, Advisor L. Gillespie, R. King. Standing—E. Kollatz, G. Hodge, K. Hansen, S. Tilley, L. Carrouth, N. McLean. Spanish Club Senora Neale helps Spanish Club members. Front row: M. Rencoret, H. Woodson, L. Meanly, J. Orr. 2nd row: D. Seymour, B. Fortune, L. Flores, T. Stinson, B. Kcraget, B. Sutton, C. Cole, L. Parr. Back: M. Yencha, L. Green, N. Lewis, K. Jones. Front: S. Petty, F. Gorse, Sponsor Frau Cole, S. Johns, D. Peterson. 2nd row: C. Amis, L. Dunnavant, R. Richardson, T. Persinger, N. Everett. Back: E. Kollatz, A. Smith, B. Ganzert. 116 Latin Club fad de “Have toga will party.” Front: D. Marshall, B. Coldiron, K. Collie, J. Cole, J. Farmer, K. Cunningham. 2nd row: L. Friend, K. Adams, M. Cunningham, Sponsor M. Hicks, D. Melton, E. Combee, C. Cesario. French Club Front: B. Kendrick, D. Chapman, K. Richardson. Back: K. Davis, M. Johnson, T. VanMeter, D. Benson, C. Poprik, S. Willis, F. Berger, S. Tilley, Sponsor Madame Harrison. FBLA eS GOR ee ib be PEW HEE Poros — | wi ished The Future Business Leaders of America were active in raising money for the March of Dimes. TIME SHEETS DECA Front row: D. Vaughan, K. Williamson, L. Boggs, E. Wagner, K. Perkins, E. Oliver. Back: Sponsor J. Kramek, T. Hayes, W. Mewherter, T. Clarke, D. Holmes, T. Glidewell, C. Pratt, C. Hanlin, M. Hubka, K. Thornbburg, S. Heisler, D. Morris, K. Oliver. 118 4 ps 4% hs FHA Front: K. Hundley, D. Vaughan, B. McFadden. Back: D. Schools, T. Gilbert, C. Saunders, R. Radford, D. Parr, S. Woody, D. Hamm, B. Tuck, Sponsor J. Greene. = , oe | SLEAN WATER Science Club Front: M. Davis, A. Chamberlin, D. Miller, J. Bowles, C. Coalson, Sponsor J. Mitchell. Back: F. Berger, D. Melton, L. Dunna- vant, L. Greene, T. Compton, S. Lael. 119 Key and Keyette =y ey wore oe Clubs Key Club and Keyettes, sponsored by the Kiwa- nas, are L.C. Bird’s only community service or- ganization s. Key Club members right—Front row: Secretary S. Mason, T. Huband, President J. Mann, Vice-President M. Stuck, Treasurer T. Glass. Back row: D. Mann, G. Gibson, A. Cham- berlin, Kiwanis advisor Marshall Henry, J. Bowles. Front row: Keyette sweetheart J. Eubank. 2nd row: Historian D. Chapman, Chaplin M. Cunningham, Secretary K. Davis, Vice- President C. Thorp, President K. Perkins. 3rd row: S. Nelson, B. Kcraget, Sponsor Jean Sadler, S. McLean, L. Stuck, C. Blanken- ship, K. Hubbard, B. Andrew, S. Bray, M. Peoples, S. Moore. 4th row: P. Barton, S. Lael, B. Baily, S. Heisler, D. Morris. Back row: S. Cole, L. Brand, B. Strange, D. Cersley, T. Dorsett. (Not pictured: Treasurer T. Glidewell.) 120 NATIONAL National Honor So- ciety, for students dis- playing leadership, citi- zenship, and_ scholastic ability was formally ti- tled the Dr. Howard O. Front row: B. Kcraget, M. Johnson, R. Dotson, D. Chapman, C. Cesario, $. Webster. 2nd row: S. Tilley, J. Williams, L. Sullins Chapter. Doane, D. Morris, C. Cole, K. Perkins, S$. Heisler, M. Horner, J. Dessoffy. 3rd row: H. Woodson, T. Glass, R. King, D. Mills, L. Norton, K. Collie, S. Mason, J. Cole, E. Wagner, J. Zavertnik, S. Anderson, S. McLean, M. Clements, L. Friend, K. Davis. Civile WiareeGClube spends much of its time visiting near-by battle- fields and museums. Right: B. Coldiron, E. Kollatz, S. Cormier; sponsor, D. Chamberlin, L. Dunnavant. (All members not present.) 121 Singing, Performing, right Mark Poland does a fine job with both the chorus and the band pro- grams. All state orchestra members: B. Sutton, T. Pugh, and J. Williams, rank among Virginia’s top high school musicians. below Front: B. Sutton, C. Cole, A. Green, J. Miller, A. Dun- navant, J. Williams, K. Dunn, L. Dunnavant, T. Pugh. Back: P. Bray, L. Jen- kins, T. Ray, R. Pratt, K. White, R. Graves. Nh Nh strumming ... Stage Band members: B. Fisher, T. Myers, E. Fisher, C. Cesario, M. Gallag- her, D. Martin, R. Pratt, R. Talley. Below Choir members: Front: T. VanMeter, C. Poprik, M. Welchons, L. Custis, S. Spen- cer, B. Kcraget, K. Adams. 2nd row: C. Gilliam, R. Gravel, S. Dryden, D. Morris, K. O’Neal, M. Osborne, B. Pilley, C. Thorp, J. Porter. Back: E. Parham, S. Tay- lor, K. Davis, C. Osterbind, E. Swayer, E. Kollatz, D. Swinson, R. Moon, J. Orr, D. Miles, S. Price. Marching, Twirling, and Dancing ... L.C. Bird Advanced Band (top left) Percussion: M. Clements, K. Simple, M. Beall, N. McLean. (top right) Woodwinds: First Row: S. McLean, D. Andrews, R. Hypes, D. Sherrill, K. Stacy, K. Wright, J. Whitner. Second Row: D. Peterson, L. Stuck, R. Lehman, T. Compton, L. Boggs, M. Edmonds, A. Keever. Back Row: M. Chaney, G. Newnam, J. Shaffer, R. Bray, M. Perkins. (above) Brass: First Row: R. King, N. Skidmore, K. Marks, J. Rodgers, M. Stuck, K. Brodie. Second Row: P. Hanley, S. Rodgers, J. Zavertnik, B. Stargardt, J. Dessoffy. Back Row: D. Beavers, R. McLendon, M. Bell, S. Gunter, P. Waitkus, D. Mills. aspects of the Music Department (top left) Rifle Squad: First Row: Captain D. Morris, S. Whitmore. Back Row: S. Dryden, B. Kendrick, C. Osterbind, T. Walton, L. Wood. (top right) Majorettes: First Row: D. Tomlin, S. Holmberg. Back Row: G. Holmberg, J. Whitener, S. Heisler. (above) Silk Squad: First Row: D. McKay, S. Nelson, D. Haley. Second Row: T. Compton, S. Lael. Back Row: E. Parham, S. Barksdale, B. Wooten, L. Greene. 125 Sun Day Sun day, organized by Jean Sadler and the science students on May 3, 1979 demonstrated uses for solar energy. The solar reflector (bottom right) provides Laura Norton and Tina Gilbert with solar roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. Alton Barrack adds sun and magnifying glass to produce the ever-popular Hall Pass (right and bottom left). 126 TALON STAFF: Members: Front Row: J. Bitner, sponsor, J. Claiborne, L. Friend, S$. Anderson, S. Anderson, K. O’Neal. Back Row: S. Bray, D. Church, K. Collie, A. Barrack, R. Cole, J. Zavertnik, S. Petty, F. Berger, D. Melton, E. Kollatz. Not Pictured: R. Strong, K. Hansen, M. Brand and G. Moffitt who helped with photography. Jeanne Zavertnik lets her fingers do the walking ... ae Sonja Bray, Debbie Church, Alton Barrack, and Felicia Berger worry over last deadline. Shelby Anderson practices basketball in strange places. 127 TALON PATRONS With Our Sincere Thanks MR. AND MRS. RICHARD M. ALLEN MR. AND MRS. FELIX M. ANDERSON MR. AND MRS, REX ANDREW BOBBY, CAROLYN, CINDY, BOB, KELLI, MITCH BLANKENSHIP R.E. BOTTOMS ROY AND HELGA BRAY MR. AND MRS. A.P. BROWN MR. AND MRS. RAY CHALKLEY MR. AND MRS. J.M. CLAPP, JR. MR. AND MRS. O.W. COLDIRON VIRGINIA AND THOMAS COLLIE CDR. AND MRS. KIRT D. DOERSCH RALF AND SANDRA DUNNAVANT MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR G. EDMONDS ROBERT T. FARMER, ACCOUNTANT MR. AND MRS. STANLEY FREED ROLAND AND SUE FUSSELL TOM, BETTY, BOBBY AND ROBIN GRAVES MR. AND MRS. DAVID L. HALEY CARRIE AND LLOYD HARNISH MR. AND MRS. ROBERT M. HERRON MR. AND MRS. GRANVILLE HUDSON CALVIN AND JOYCE HYPES MR. AND MRS. BILLY H. JOHNSON W. KILBOURNE D.D.S. MR. AND MRS. J.A. MOORES KEN AND VIRGINIA MORRISS BILL AND JANET NEEL MR. AND MRS. NATHAN RADFORD MR. AND MRS. GROVER H. RAY MR. AND MRS. ROBERT SCHWARTZ MR. AND MRS. E.C. SIMMONS KEITH AND BEVERLY SMITH MR. AND MRS. AUBREY SPENCE MR. AND MRS. JAMES A. SPENCER COL. AND MRS. CURTIS T. STRONG MR. AND MRS. HENRY M. TAYLOR, JR. BOB AND SHIRLEY TRENT DR. AND MRS. A.M. WAITKUS MR. AND MRS. JOHN WELCH RUTH D. WEST MR. AND MRS. RICHARD WOOTEN ‘Staff thanks you for your help: Jean Sadler and Julian Porter for naming the TALON Jeff Bland artwork p. 98-99. 114-115. Kelly Cunningham artwork p. 106. Ed Kollatz—cartoons. p. 6-7. members and spectators watch the play on the field.... DEC.A. has a new scho store. Mame 57 AAD WIN A FLEE A bhumn Cort fbieare D Kana tt lin. Boys and Girls Track Team (District Meet) Sat BAL 12 ee Today’s Facts; Tomorrow’s Trivia First Inductie to National Honor Society: Shelby Anderson. First $0.01 for Talon donated by Dr. H.O. Sullins. The first Science teacher of Bird to receive the Outstanding Science Teacher Award: Jean Sadler. The first chosen to go to Boy’s State: Greg Spence. First All-Southside District Catcher for girl’s softball: Lynne Gilbert. First Fall Sports Banquet was held: Dec. 18, 1979. First Junior Prom: May 11, 1979. First Fine Arts Festival: March 30-31, 1979. First class ring of L.C. Bird designed by Junior Class had the Va. State seal on one side and a Skyhawk on the other. First person to receive his ring: Johnny Wolfe. TALON’s first PATRON: Ruth West. Fall Festival Week: October 27-28, 1978. Fall Festival Queen: Lynda Stuck crowned at football game. First football game in Bird Stadium; Fall Festival game against Matoaca October 27. Skyhawks 12-Matoaca 7.... First touchdown for Skyhawks scored by RUSSELL TYSON. First report cards issued November 10, 1978. Powder Puff game November 9, sponsored by TALON staff and J. Bitner, won by JUNIORS, First Battle of the Brains competition April 18, 1979. First to be named to All Tri-City Football Team: Mike Browning, Earl Fisher. First Scholarship donated by Earle Spencer, Jr. for $1,000 to be given to class of ’80. First to receive Most Valuable Runner award: Horace Daniel. PABLO UTRERAS first foreign exchange student from Chile-spent entire school year August-June here, member of first soccer team. First Pep Rally: October 6, Bird Stadium. October 28, HARVEST BALL—first dance at the school. Day 1, year 1 for Bird: August 28, 1978. Last student day June 14, 1979 (remember the snow days of '79?) Trackman Kenny Lyman received first Longest Yard Award for Bird. Dedication of the school: March 4, 1979 SPIRIT POINT 1 awarded to JUNIOR CLASS at October 6 pep rally. Spring Break in Spain April 14-23, 7 students and J. Bitner; longest field trip. FIRST snow day February 7, 1979. Bird’s Nest opened for business September 20. BABY BIRD: our first born to Constance Kingston. MICHAEL SCHWARTZ first person to buy parking ticket. Hall Decoration Contest sponsored by Pep Club: Sophomore hall won. SEPTEMBER 15 Spirit Day 1; School colors Carolina Blue and White. First BIG BIRD: Aubrey L. Lindsey, Principal. TUG-O-WAR: sponsored by History Honorary May 15 and 22—Freshmen won. October 16, 1978; First day for Library. First student chosen to attend 1979 Youth Leadership Seminar: RANDALL KING, sophomore. June 1, 1979, Awards assembly 1. June 1, 1979, Awards assembly 1. Academic Awards assembly: June 7, 1979. First girls softball team to go to State Tournament from Southside District 1978-79 Lady Birds. R- CONDITIONED . % : a oe % METAL BUILDINGS, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENTIAL “Good Luck, Skyhawks” T.M. GRAVES CONSTRUCTION, I P.O. 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