Loretto High School - Mustang Yearbook (Loretto, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1976 volume:

The Loretto High School Yearbook Staff Proudly Presents ... RETROSPECT 76 r J L A CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DEDICATION SENIORS ACTIVITIES UNDERCLASSMEN ATHLETICS FEATURES FACULTY ADVERTISEMENTS GRADUATION Loretto High School Loretto, Tennessee 2 ALL MY FRIENDS IT’S ALL GONE FOR THE LAST TIME IT SEEMS AND IT’S A SHAME ALL THE FEELINGS WERE LOST IN OUR FEARS 3 THE THINGS WE HAD WERE FINE DID WE HAVE TO HAVE THEM ALL THE TIME SOMEDAY WE’LL FIND HOW TO RELY ON TIME ALL MY FRIENDS CAME TO SEE ME THIS YEAR AND I WAS GLAD TO HAVE THEM HERE NOW MAYBE WE’VE GONE AWAY WE CAN COME BACK ANY OLD DAY IF WE FIND HOW TO RELY ON TIME NOW MAYBE NOT TOO FAR AWAY WE CAN COME BACK ANY OLD DAY ME THROUGH THE YEARS ABOUT THE LAUGH AT THEIR FEARS THE BETTER PART OF CAN MAKE IT ALL COME YOU TRUE 10 WHEN WE FIND HOW TO RELY ON TIME 11 DEDICATION TO MRS. THELMA MYRICK FOR THIRTY SIX YEARS OF LOVE, LOYALTY AND SERVICE TO LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL 1 High School Graduation 2 Tumbling Team 3 Early School Picture 4 Mrs. Myrick and Son 5 Mrs. Myrick (1972) 6 The grandchildren in 1969 7 Mr. Mrs. Myrick in Murfreesboro 8 Mrs. Myrick 1976 12 SENIORS CLASS OF 76 MARK AUGUSTIN VINCE BARNETT LVONNE BEARD BOB BECKMAN DEBBIE ATWELL JACKIE BARNETT KAY BARNETT CAROLYN BASSHAM TONY BECKMAN MIKE BURNEY FRANK BUSH KENNY BECKMAN JIM BRADLEY LARRY BRADLEY NANCY BRADLEY BOB BOSHEERS SHIRLEY CHEEK CINDY CLIFTON 16 THOMAS COLEMAN DEBBIE DAVIS RANDY EDDY DON EZELL GERALDEAN COLE LEASIA COPELAND SHELIA DANIEL JANICE DINGLER BECKY FLATT TIM EZELL CINDY FERGUSON WILLIAM FISHER ANITA FISHER PAM FLEMING RANDALL GA LLION 18 KATHY GEISKE STEVE GERHART TERRY GLOVER TED GLASS BARBIE GOLDEN JEFF GOOCH 19 20 BUD HENKEL ROSE ANN HENKEL MICHAEL HUGHES SUSAN HUGHES 21 Class of 76 SHELIA JACOBS VICKIE JOINER TIM JORDAN RANDV HUNT ROGER HUSKEY PAT TIE JACKSON DARYL JOHNSON PHILLIP INMON PAM KEENER EDITH KELLEY GARY KIMBRELL KAREN KILLEN MIKE LAWS Class of 76 CONNIE LEE CINDY LEE JEFF LEONARD MITCH LITTREL KENNY MARKS 24 BUDDY MARKS TIM MASHBURN JOYCE LOCKE BERRYMORTON CYNDI MURRELL 25 Class of 76 RONNIE NEWTON ANITA OSBORN SUZANNE PETTUS TEENA PETTUS PEGGY NELSON JOEY ODEM EARLENE OMSTEAD JAN PENIX CINDY RIDGWAY Class of 76 BRENDA RENFREW KATHY RICHARDSON JAN RIDGEWAY 27 KIM RIDGEWAY SHARON ROBERTSON Class of 76 BOBBY RIGLING GEORGE SCHWARTZ STEVE RIGLING SHELIA SEWELL SHIRLEY SIMBECK TONY SEWELL 28 Class of 76 ROBIN THOMAS ANDY TOWNSEND DEBRA SMITH PAT SMITH KEITH SMITH WAYNE SMITH BRENT STANFORD GARY SPRINGER Class of 76 MACK TURNER KAY WALTERS DANE URBAN RAY WATKINS JUDITH WEAVER FAYE WATKINS PATSY WEAVER 30 Class of 76 BEVERLY WHITE LISA WHITE KEVIN WILLIAMS 31 WAYNE WILSON DANA WRIGHT THE WAY WE WERE . (MOST OF THE TIME) Where's Chevy Chase? 1976 Murray Ohio Scholarship Winner Tom Kerstiens with alternates Cindy Lee and Ronnie Newton SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT - TOM KERSTEIN VICE-PRESIDENT - KENNY BECKMAN SECRETARY - BEVERLY WHITE TREASURER - NATE METHVIN 33 «iMOik cy SENIOR ASSEMBLY — AWARDS DAY 38 39 Ray Watkins wins Citizenship award. 40 41 42 ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES TENN. OFFICE EDUCATION CLUB) The purposes of the Loretto Chapter of the Tennessee Office Education Clubs are as fol- lows: To help prepare for our future in busi- ness; to become better leaders in the busi- ness world; and to provide activities for the development of the personality traits essential for good leadership. T.O.E.C. OFFICERS Officers: President Janice Dingier Secretary Donna Mashburn Sponsor: Mrs. Justine Stutts V________________ 44 ( STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Officers: President: Cindy Lee Vice President: Andy Augustin Secretary: Susanne Reeves Treasurer: Kim Ridgeway The Student Council is an organization of students in- terested in the welfare of their fellow students. They not only express the views of the student body but also preform various services for the school. This year the student council donated to the art department and bought dictionaries for the school. 45 BETA CLUB) ------------------------------ OFFICERS: Pres. - Ronnie Newton Vice Pres. - Andy Augustin Sec. - Susanne Reeves Treas. - Mark Augustin ______________________________J ------------------------------ The Beta Club is a non-profit, leadership service organi- zation for high school students. The qualificationsifor membership in the Beta Club are worthy character, good mentality, credible achievement, and commendable at- titude. Prospective members must be approved by the head of the high school. y 46 (BETA CONVENTION The eighteenth annual Art Show was held Sunday May 9, 1976. Around 809 exhibits were displayed. Vfie i N rf« yir s =)3i leno 15 hake len jt ART SHOW 1 (FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 49 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA r ■ The Loretto F.H.A. began the year with the annual Fall Festival. Our second project was the Thanksgiving I baskets. We gave those to the people inWeathers hospital. In February. We had our first Daddy-Daughter- I Date night. April 22-23rd the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer attended the State I convention in Nashville. In May we had our annual Mother Daughter Banquet. Our last project of the year (Peggy Nelson-President, Belinda Horward-V. President, Anita Osborn-Secretary, Beverly White-Treasurer Donna Williams-Historian, Cheryl Burney-Reporter, Amanda King-Parliamentarian, April Marston-Song Leader 50 (DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT (MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET 51 1976 CHEERLEADERS ) Captain - Peggy NelsJon Co- Captain - Kathy Gieske Cindy Ridgway Lisa Whit | Vickie Joiner Lorie Hough L.H.S. BAND ) The Loretto High Band spent this year rebuilding. Mr. Perry, the band director along with forty determined members spent many hours working and on May 6th gave a Spring Concert. The band played several of their new numbers including the premier performance of the school fight song. After the concert a beauty contest was held to select the band queen. Sharon Rosson was chosen as the band queen and will represent the band during the 1976-1977 school year. ✓ GENERAL BUILDING) 57 OFFICERS: Carol Carlock Susan Hughes Tony Sewell Jerry Moore This club is made up of those in vocational classes. VICA CLUB] Jr 58 Danny Jerry: Faculty Tina Sharon: Organization Cindy: Business Manager Bob: Photographer 61 Made in the Shade Two yearbook members who are outstanding in their field Grunfeld-Kincj osf (j UNDERCLASSMEN 64 CLASS OF 79 Margaret Adams Thomas Allred Sandy Alsup Bruce Andrews Joan Augustin Mike Ayers Bonnie Bailey Ricky Bailey Marion Bates Jackie Beavers Nancy Beckman Jeff Beecham Lesia Bivens Teddy Bosheers Mike Box Bill Bradley Mike Bradley Eddie Brewer Jenny Bush Randy Byrd Wanda Caldwel I Debbie Carlock Brent Carter Douglas Cody Kay Collins Eric Corum Joe Cox Tommy Dingier Brenda Dover Chris Eck Elkins Doyce Nina Elkins Danny Ellis Brian Etienne Larry Evers Tommy Ezell Jeff Fisher Nancy Fisher Keith Flatt Anita Fulks George Gable Shirley Gable Deana Green Joe Green William Green Jane Gulley Keith Gulley Mittie Hamm Rebecca Hammond Vicki Hartsfield Annette Hensley Boyce Hensley Terry Hollis Pam Hoi I man Dane Horn Anita Howard Debbie Howard Renee Hunt Cheryl Jackson Brent James Karen Johnson Keith Johnson Michael Johnson J CLASS OF 79 Tammy Johnson Donna Joiner Terry Jones Leslie Jolly Ann Keener Dan Keener Diane Keener Ricky Kelly Tony Kersteins Donna Killen Norma Killen David Kimbrell Benita King Charles King Bill Kollefrath Lesa Kress Tresa Kress Vicki Krick Eldredge Lamprecht Tim Lamprecht Sherry Lang Stanley Lawson Tommy Lee Barry Lewis L i nda Lovelace Cindy Lyles Greg Marks Steve Marks Regina Mashburn Benji Mason Glenn McDow Terry McDow Lee McDowell 67 CLASS OF 79 Franklin Sewell Kevin Sherrel Patty Shook Dennis Shultz Barbara Si mbeck Darrel Simbeck Marsha Si mbeck Tina Si mbeck Tony Slater Brenda Smith Gail Smith Sherry Smith Greg Springer Steve Springer Debbie Spurgeon Rena Stanford Richie Story Denise Suddeth Vickie Townsend Anita Vanderford Barbara Wade Regina Wallace Dianne Weathers Belinda Weaver David Weaver Jeana Webb Beverly White Jennifer White Debbie Whitis Mike Whitsett Tina Wilburn Mike Williams 68 li Danny Zettler Not Pictured Delton Bedingfietd Clyde Brown Linda Clifton Vicki Cobb Tony Faulkner Danny Fisher Mark Fisher Randy Glover Joyce Hallmark Ray Hall mark Randy Littrell Chris Mashburn Billy Stults Douglas Urban Mac Weathers Angie Wilson 69 CLASS OF 78 Kay Atwell Calysta Ayers Rod Barnett Roger Barnett Jams Bassham Anita Beckman Kathy Beckman Keith Beckman Donna Benefield Cartina Berryhill Mary Bishop Randy Blair Marion Burl ison Kevin Busby Pam Cain Teresa Carl Mary Cathey Debbie Chandler Mi ke Chandler Kim Chance Sherry Cole Tommy Connely John Creekmore Paula Daniels Donnie Dean Mark Dean Cal lie Douglas 70 71 CLASS OF 78 Johnny Hartsfield Mark Headrick Dickie Hensley Billy Ray Hearston Susan Hill Tim Hollis Elizabeth Hollman Patty Hood Cindy Hughes Pam Hughes Crystal Jackson Kurt Jansen Tony Jaynes Keith Johnson Randy Johnson Sheila Johnson Yvonne Jolly Joe Keener Jon Kelly Fred Kersteins Steve Kersteins Steve Killen Ricky Kizer Jan Krick Sharon Krick Terry Laws Doris Landwehr Darla Littrell Linda Louvier Sherry Lumpkins Stanley Lumpkins Ricky Lyles Sandy Lyles r+a Rinda Quillen Phil Reedy Kevin Richter Judy Riddle Susan Rigling Marla Mosley Kathy Myers Chris Myrick Louis Niedergeses Jamie Neidett Kim Neill Selena Newton Terrye Noblit Bonnie Novem Jerry Odem Elizabeth Maniscalco Alice Marks Mike Marks Ray McDonald Gary McDow Joe McGee Tony Me Key Debbie McIntyre Tim Miller Bobby Moore Joy Morton 73 w Not Pictured Keith Brown Mary Cathey John Cobb Roger Fulley Robbie Hartsfield Melba Hughes Kathy Mosley Roger Nolen Neil Prince Freddy fruitt Jimmy Thomas CLASS OF 78 Anita Roberts Wendell Roberts Darlene Robertson Karen Robinson Tammy Shadix Larry Simbeck Charles Spires Pam Springer Reda Springer Rocky Springer Tim Springer Jennifer Stamps Jackie Story Debbie Stout Jackie Taylor Steve Teal George T rop Kathy Turner Gwen Urban Carolyn Walters Barkley White Darlene Whitis Kenny Wilburn Jimmy Williams Joy Williams Karen Williams Paul Williams Mike Wilson Keith Wray Vanessa Wright 74 nenPFRQ PRESIDENT —JAMIE NEIDERT urriv tl 0 VICE-PRESIDENT—RANDY BLAIR SECRETARY — KIM NEILL TREASURER —KATHY TURNER Malinda Bradley Amanda Brown Randy Burl ison Cheryl Burney Tony Butler CLASS Kim Alsup Andy Augustin Bill Bailey Marcy Bailey OF 77 William Bailey Beverly Barnett Joe Beckman Dorothy Benefield Johnny Birdyshaw Kenny Bosheers Nell Ed mondson Celeste Etienne Alice Evers Jerry Ezell Kenny Sue Cannon Kenneth Carter John Cathey Diane Chandler Tom Coleman Tim Corum Kathy Cox Vicki Cox Millie Cross Eddie Deese Cindy Dingier v 76 Charles Flatt Patsy Fleming Tina Foor Jackie Forrest Rebecca Fox Tammy Gibson Chuck Gieske Nancy Gilley Danny Grey LuAnne Grey David Guttery Pam Hampton Joe Hemmen Dixie Hill Billy Joe Hoi I man Tommy Hughes Reggy Hunt Jill Hurst DruAnn Jackson Judy Joiner Keith Jones Debbie Keeton Roger Kelley Gail Kilpatrick Brenda Kimbrell Amanda King Justin Kress Teresa Lawson Danny Lee Lisa Lee Donna Littrell 77 OF 77 Donna Mashburn Glenn Massey Clara McIntyre Linda Moore Wayne Nash Keith Neill Reggie Newton Teresa Newton Tracy Newton Mona Noblit Jerry Novem Neal Norwood Donna Nunley Jan Peters Jeff Pettus Kevin Pettus Michael Pettus Gary Keith Ph i 11 i ps Kelly Phillips Donna Ph i I pot Teresa Pigg Freddy R uitt Suzy Purcell Jeff Quillen Pat Quillen Mike Reedy 78 Denise Sledge De Rhonda Peggy Vicki Riddle Smith Stevens Tony Roberts Glenda Tim Sharon Smith Stevenson Rosson Tim Smith Larry Ray Seavers Mark Stooksberry Dennis Springer Bret Stout Sherrell Mike June Stutts Steadman Peggy Stutts Doug Suddeth Karen Tays Jalana Thigpen Pam Thigpen Peggy Tidwell Harvie Walters Mark Webb Kenny Weldon Bryan White Debra White Gary Whit is Becky Yocom Vicki York Not Pictured Randy Gerhart Van Smith CLASS PRESIDENT: CHUCK GIESKE nrrinrnp v- PRESIDENT: JOE HEMMEN U r N U t Kb secretary: debra white TREASURER: KIM LONG 9-0 VARSITY UNDEFEATED IN RECORD SEASON . • ' V.V • ; - •, ' Last fall the promise of a winning season was shining brightly for the Loretto Mustangs. With fifteen seniors returning to lead the team, every- one believed a good season to be inevitable. It proved to be a great one. The Mustangs ran over and through their opponents to rack up nine vic- tories and give the gridiron Mustangs their first unblemished regular season. With Roger Huskey crashing open the middle with Don Ezell, later voted most valuable player and S.T.C. Player of the year, racing to the outside, the teams ground attack was more than formidable. The de- fense held opponents during close games and provided the of- fense with unlimited chances to score. The 75 Mustangs added a new twist to their offense. They went airborne. Kevin Williams, who chalked up more than 1000 yards in pass- ing and rushing, re- peatedly picked out Randall Gallion and Bob Bosheers for complete passes. When the ground attack ground down, the Mustang aerial exibition threw op- ponents into a panic. On several occasions passing proved to be the main factor in victory. A 21-0 victory over Columbia Military Academy introduced the unparalleled season on September 5 in Loretto. The Mustangs followed their initial victory by defeating Waynesboro 31-0, and then rolled over the Hohenwald Panthers 28-19. The Pulaski Bobcats, a long-time rival, traveled to Loretto, Sept. 26 looking for an easy victory but were trampled by the Mustangs 21-7. Mt. Plea- sant was no luckier, and fell to the Mustangs 14-6. Halfway through the season Loretto stood 5-0 and fans starting talking about an undefeated season. On October 10 the Mustangs traveled to Franklin Page looking for a challenge but instead came home with a 31-7 victory and a clenched S.T.C. championship. In a freezing October night the Mustangs edged out the Golden Bears of Lexing- ton 6-0 to capture a Homecoming victory. October 24 the Mus- tangs slipped past Alabama's defending State Champion 21-20 in Rogersville. To polish off the perfect season, Loretto scored a 3-0 victory over T.M. Rogers in Green hill, Alabama. Alabama. With post- season bowl-bound enthusiasm, the Mustangs traveled to Lawrenceburg to face an underrated Chapel Hill varsity in the Crockett Bowl. Before a sell- out crowd the Loretto team had un- savory taste of defeat at the hands of un- derdog Rockets. The surprising upset gave the Mustangs their only defeat of the season. Although there will be many more games and many more seasons the Mustang players and fans will never forget the fall of 75 and the thrill of an undefeated regular season. 83 MUSTANGS MOVING ON '75 MUSTANGS ROW 1-V. Barnett, D. Ezell, J. Beckman, R. Gilley, B. White, F. Kerstiens, Methvin, Williams, T. Ezell, S. Kerstiens; ROW 2-Newton, J. Ezell, D. Hensley, R. Barnett, Hemmen, Wray, Blair, Deese, Kelley, Bosheers; ROW 3-Burlison, B. Beckman, Pettus, Gal I ion, Bradley, Bush, Huskey, K. Beckman, A. White, Jordan, Urban. Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto Loretto 21 CMA 31 Waynesboro 28 Hohenwald 21 Pulaski 14 Mt. Pleasant 31 Franklin Page 6 Lexington 21 Rogersville 3 T.M. Rogers 9 Chapel Hill ; 1975 Senior Loretto Mustangs 1. Vince Barnett 2. Bob Beckman 3. Kenny Beckman 4. Bob Bosheers 5. Jim Bradley 6. Frank Bush 7. Don Ezell 8. Tim Ezell 9. Randall Gallion 10. Roger Huskey 11. Tim Jordan 12. Nate Methvin 13. Dane Urban 14. Andy White 15. Kevin Williams Vlustangs Win rhird Straight Gold Fever Loretto’s lead t screen passes to L a 41-yard sprint made the going e Not to be outdi thers roared b; sleeping Mustang? 60 yards in six pla; second score. Kr extra point kick seconds left in quarter tightened 14-13. tasi r riuay tugiii ai m we play. They’re big and ng enough to keep im- ving every game. It’ll be a gh’un,” said Ezell. !hances are the game will be gh for the Bobcats too. The henwald Panthers were sh from a decisive win over . Pleasant when they were ;ed by the undefeated istangs. They found Loretto hard group of horses to ral. Quarterback Kevin Williams itinued his assault on enemy fenses. He picked the nthers for 10 pass com- itions in 15 attempts. Six of jse 10 were to Randall illion for 71 yards. rullback Roger Huskey isted through the line for 94 rds on 19 carries to pass the The see-saw scoring con- tinued in the third period when the Mustangs marched 82 yards on 12 plays. Williams passed three times for 46 yards and Don Ezell bucked the line the final four plays to gain the TD. Ezell’s third PAT kick of the night pushed the score to 21-13, Loretto, at 6:32. trailed 21-19 with 7:32 left in game. The Mustangs played 1 control after that and groi out a 74-yard scoring march nine plays with Don E plowing in from the nine. PAT kick gave Loretto its fi .. In Loretto ooys,' ment( The anoth Senio suffered a broken collar bone and is out for the season. Ezell had special praise for four of his nl:ivpr - Williamc d for 94 yards on just wn) “They all did a fim Kevin hit some teriffic Randall made some fin hes. Roger ran well and played good on defense, really a fine perform, our whole team.” The Mustangs will m UnhfiiU from Pulaski Last, the pass interception was another gift. “Those mistakes hurt, but I was nappy with the way we put long drives together. We went for a first down when it was fourth down three times. We made it, and that excites me. Managers, Doyce Elkins, Johnny Birdyshaw, Tommy Dingier, Curly Marks, Ken Ezell Coaches, Bill Martin, JerryTaylor, Garner Ezell, Mike Cone 75-76 LADY MUSTANGS Jill Hurst Jalana Thigpen Darlene Eddy 92 Jenifer White Angie Wilson Patti e Hood Joy Williams Jerry Taylor Head Coach 1975-76 Cage Scores Loretto 57 Summertown 43 Loretto 59 Centerville 38 Loretto 61 Mt. Pleasant 34 Loretto 74 Perry County 46 Loretto 74 Pulaski 56 Loretto 75 Summertown 54 Loretto 62 Lawrenceburg 42 Loretto 85 Pulaski 54 Loretto 45 Lewisburg 43 Loretto 66 Collinwood 51 Loretto 56 Perry County 44 Loretto 56 Lawrenceburg 41 Loretto 38 Lewisbirg 39 Loretto 81 Colo inwood 58 Loretto 81 Mt. Pleasant 46 Loretto 62 Centerville 49 Loretto 61 Campbellsville 63 District Tournament Loretto 15 Pulaski 13 Loretto 47 Lewisburg 54 Region Tournament Loretto 69 Camden 36 Loretto 65 Hillwood 61 Loretto 56 Lewisburg 54 Substate Tournament Loretto 92 Bishop Byrnes 36 State Tournament Loretto 55 Ooltewah 48 Loretto 44 Lewisburg 49 94 The Lady Mustangs began their 1975-76 season by galloping past their first twelve opponents. In their second encounter with Lewisburg, after only beating them by 2 in their first showing, the Lady Mustangs fell behind in the final seconds and could not manage to regain the lead. Recovering from their loss, the Lady Mustangs trotted past their next three opponents. In the final game of the regular season, Campbells- vilie's Lady Bears shaded the Lady Mustangs by only two points. The Lady Mustangs finished their regular season with a 15-2 record. In the opening game of the District Tournament held in Pulaski, the Lady Mustangs went up against their old foe, the Pulaski Bobkittens. The Bobkittens froze the ball for almost the entire game, but could not hold up against the Lady Mustangs, the final score was 15-13, double overtime. In the second game, the Lady Mustangs met Lewis- burg for the third time. The Lewisburg Tigerettes proved to be the gallant team, and the Mustangs suf- fered their third defeat of the year. In the Regional Tournament, the Lady Mustangs romped past Camden with the final score 69-36. In the second game of the Regionals, Hillwood fell short and the Lady Mustangs went on to the finals. In their fourth match against Lewisburg, the Lady Mustangs played a tough and tight game and came out on top as the Regional Champions. Next came Substate. The Lady Mustangs didn't even take a deep breath as they rolled past Memphis Bis- hop Byrnes 92-36. The Lady Mustangs were off to State. ASSISTANT COACH MANAGERS GARNER EZELL APRIL MARSTON, AMANDA KING, DEBBIE STOUT TOURNAMENT SPECIAL HONORS ALL MIDSTATE BEVERLY WHITE ALL DISTRICT BEVERLY WHITE CINDY DINGLER JALANA THIGPEN DARLENE EDDY ALL REGION BEVERLY WHITE JALANA THIGPEN DARLENE EDDY JENIFER WHITE ALL STATE BEVERLY WHITE CINDY DINGLER JALANA THIGPEN 96 97 TOURNAMENT ACTION Loretto Lady Mustangs made their second straight State Tournament appearance this year. But once again, it was their fate to fall short of the State crown, but not without a hard fought battle. The Lady Mustangs opened the tournament against the Ooltewah Lady Owls. Loretto never led until the final quarter. They were down 13-8 at the end of the first quarter. After slicing a margin of 14-8 to 14-13, Loretto once again fell behind by as much as six points, but managed to pull back within two at half time. In typical Loretto fashion, they still had the final 14 minutes of play to echo some of their last half come- backs, and they did. After dropping behind 27-21, the suddenly inspired Lady Mustangs sprang back with some intimidating defense and strong positioning around the backboards. Momentum was now swayed in the favor of the Lady Mustangs. Even a series of time-outs by Ooltewah's coach could not stop the gold-clad lassies. Canning four more baskets and hitting all eight foul shot attempts, the victory belonged to the forces of Coach Jerry Taylor and assistant. Garner Ezell. Loretto moved to the semi-finals. 98 LADY MUSTANGS SPARKLE IN STATE TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT In the semi-finals, Loretto met their long time foe, Lewisburg, for the fifth time this year. Loretto challanged Lewisburg and fought their district 11 foe to the hilt before bowing, 49-44. The game was a heart-stopper, with Lewisburg leading most of the way, but never able to put down the Lady Mustangs. With Lewisburg holding the ball, patiently working for each shot, its best offense became its defense. The fourth quarter was a battle that had many of the 2758 fans on the edge of their seats or standing most of the way. In the last 20 seconds Loretto pulled within 1 point, but was forced to foul and Lewisburg connected at the foul line. The Lady Mustangs were doomed. After the game everyone was heartbroken, but they were proud of their accomplishments. They ended their season with an impressive 21-4 record. 100 Once again the Lady Mustangs must look to the future remem- bering what has happened in the past, and know that another berth in the TSSAA tourney is within their grasp. 1976 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW Frank Bush Randall Gellion Don Ezell Tim Ezell SECOND ROW Kevin Williams Ronnie Newton Dewayne Glass John Cathy THIRD ROW Reggie Newton Dickie Hensley Randy Blair Joe Geeen 101 o ATHLETIC BANQUET Kevin Williams joins the 1000 Yard Club. Bob Beckman wins the WDXE Don Ezell is awarded MVP for foot- Best Blocker Award ball. RANDALL GALLIAN M.V.P. BOYS BASKETBALL MR. URBAN RECEIVES AN AWARD ON BEHALF OF L.H.S. FOR HAVING THE COUNTY'S BEST ATHLETIC PROGRAM '-4 BEVERLY WHITE M.V.P. GIRLS BASKETBALL 2000 POINT CLUB SR. AWARD lift. MR. AND MS. LHS MISS BEVERLY WHITE MR. KENNY BECKMAN 108 MISS BEVERLY WHITE has been an outstanding member of the basketball team for four years. She has also been a member of the band and student council for four years. Beverly is trea- surer of F.H.A. and is secretary of the senior class. She served as Girl's State Representative and is a member of the Pep Club. Beverly is ranked in the Top Ten of the 1976 graduating class. KENNY BECKMAN served as sports editor on the yearbook staff and played varsity football squad for four years. Kenny has also been an active member of the Beta Club during his junior and senior years. Kenny is vice-president of the Class of 76 and was chosen as a Boy's State Represen- tative. Kenny has been an active member of the Pep Club and the C.Y.O. 109 Nat Methvin - Football, Beta Club - Senio ’ Class Treasurer, German Club, Boy's State, CYO, Pep Club. Carina Williams - Band, Beta Club, FHA Historian, Pep Club. ALTERNATES Football - Beta Club, Yearbook iy's State, German Club, CYO, Leerleading, Basketball, FHA ■ HOMECOMING QUEEN Susan is the pretty daughter of Mr. Mrs. Kenneth Hbghes of Loretto. She has participat cMn basket- ball as a player and a manager, in Band, th Pep Club, and in CQ OP. Jg 'V- CKlU THE 1976 L.H.S. BAND QUEEN This year, the Loretto band sponsored a beauty contest featuring girls from the high school and its feeder schools. From a field of over 40 contestants, three high school girls were chosen: Vanessa Wright, Sharon Rosson, and Diane Chandler. Of the finalists, a panel of judges awarded the crown to Miss Sharon Rosson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosson of Bonnertown. Sharon is a member of the TOEC club, the year bock staff, and the pep club. 6 FALL FESTIVAL In October, 1975 the FFA-FHA held Its annual Fall Festival. The evening was highlighted by a talent contest in which each home economics class singing and acting in a skit. There were also other students displaying their talents in the contest. Jan Krick won the talent contest. The festival climaxed with the crowning of the FFA Sweetheart. Competing for the title were: Crystal Jackson, Kim Long, Debbie Atwell and Beth Grigsby. Crystal Jackson was crowned as the 1975-76 winner. 117 1. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Gary K imbre 11 and Cindy Lee 2. MOST POPULAR Kenny Beckman and Peggy Nelson 3. BEST LOOKING Ted Glass and Lisa White FAVORITES 118 FAVORITES 1. FRIENDLIEST Jeff Leonard and Donna Williams 2. MOST ATHLETIC Bob Bosheers and Beverly White 3. MOST STUDIOUS Ronnie Newton and Janice Dingier 2. CLASS CLOWNS Tim Jordan and Barbara Howard 3. MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Jim Bradley and Kathy Gieske 120 1. MR. AND MS. CLASS Andy Augustin and Donna Mashburn 2. FRIENDLIEST Kenny Bosheers and Linda Moore 3. BEST ALL AROUND Jerry Ezell and Suzanne Lumpkins 121 1. CLASS CLOWNS Eddie Deese and Jan Peters 2. MOST ATHLETIC Tracey Newton and Cindy Dingier 3. MOST STUDIOUS Reggie Newton and Vickie Riddle FAVORITES 77 122 123 ■B’ VI FAVORITES s7 1. MR. AND MS. CLASS Jamie Neidert and Calysta Ayers 2. BEST LOOKING Mark Dean and Vanessa Wright 3. MOST STUDIOUS Chris Myrick and Elizabeth Maniscalco 4L 124 !V 1. MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Neil Prince and Gwen Urban 2. MOST ATHLETIC Dickie Hensley and Darlene Eddy 3. MOST POPULAR Curly Marks and Debbie Stout 125 FAVORITES 9 1. CLASS CLOWNS Steve Gieske and Patti Hood 2. BEST ALL AROUND Randy Blair and Kathy Turner 3. FRIENDLIEST Rusty Earnest and Shelia Gillespie 1. MR. AND MS. CLASS Jeff Beecham and Vickie Hartsfield 2. BEST LOOKING Chris Eck and Joan Augustin FAVORITES 1. MOST STUDIOUS Larry Evers and Lesia Bivens 2. MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Mike Bradley and Renee Hunt 3. CLASS CLOWNS Tommy Dingier and Angel Morris 128 1. FRIENDLIEST Tim Ridgeway and Pam Ho! I man 2. BEST ALL AROUND Richie Story and Lesa Kress 3. MOST ATHLETIC Joe Green and Jennifer White 129 AUTOGRAPH GRAFETTI WHERE WERE YOU IN 76? ' % REMEMBER WHEN PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE SENIORS OF 76' When you entered school here four years ago, little did you think or dream of the experiences you would encounter or decisions you would have to make. I hope you have the satisfaction of doing what was best for you. Now you have reached another crossroad and have more decisions to make. May your experiences here and knowledge you have gained stand in readiness to serve you again. As you leave your Alma Mater, may you ever be thankful that you passed this way, and by having done so, help establish and carry on the great tradition that our garduates are the greatest. 134 1. Ann Augustin-Library Assistant; 2. Henry Beckman-Vocational Building; 3. Mac Brown-University of North Ala- bama, B.S., M.A. 1. Carol Campbell-Columbia State Community Col- lege, Middle Tennessee State University, A.S., B.S.; 2. Mike Cone-Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.; 3. Martha Crawford-University of Alabama, B.S. 1. Randy Cross-University of North Alabama-B.S., M.A.; 2. J.C. Cutrell-Vanderbilt University-B.A.; 3. Garner Ezell-Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. 1. Bernie Ful ler-University of Tennessee at Martin, B.S.; 2. Darnell Garretson-University of North Alabama, B.S.; 3. Mrs. Rubye Gibbs- Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. A 1. Robert Green-University of Tennessee, B.S. Middle Tennessee State University, M. Ed.; 2. Danny Hughes-University of North Alabama, B.S.; 3. Cynthia Kershaw-University of North Alabama, B.S.; 4. Ernest Kollefrath-St. Bernard College, B.A. 140 1. Genevieve Newton-University of North Alabama, B.S.; 2. Brenda Me Masters-Secretary, University of North Alabama; 3. Thelma Myrick-Bowl ing Green College of Commerce, B.S.; 4. J. Dane Perry-University of North Alabama, B.S. 141 1. Mrs. Raymond Russ-Middle Ten- nessee State University, B.A.; 2. Mr. Raymond Russ-Middle Ten- nessee State University, Peabody College, M.A. Plus 45 hours; 3. Don K. Simbeck-University of North Alabama, University of Iowa, Peabody College, A.B., M.A., Ed.S., 1975 Tenn Science Teacher of the Year 142 1. Harley Simbeck-University of Indiana, B.S., University of North Alabama, M.A.; 2. Karen Smith-Memphis State University, B.S.; 3. James M. Story-University of North Alabama, B.S., Peabody College, M.A. 143 mmmmmmamm SCHOOL STAFF CAFETERIA WORKERS Marie Urban Verna Dean Ellis Onetas Beckman Della Krick Idell Johns 145 ADVERTISEMENTS helping you change things for the better NATIONAL BANK The bank that believes , in America... in Lawrence County... in you. 147 Compliments of: Lawrence County Board of Education FRONT ROW James Plaskett-Superintendent M.V. Brown, Hiarm Holtsford, Rayford Gooch, Neal James BACK ROW Ken Abercrombie, Bill Stutts, Monroe Staggs, Carl Holloway, Cooledge Bryant, Franklin Burns, Travis Crews, Not Pictured Dr. Virgil Crowder Jr. BREWER MRRSTON FORD your authorized Ford, Murcury, and Lincoln Dealer N. Military Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Compliments of compliments of Tony’s Place Roberson Auto Supply Saint Joseph, Tenn. St. Joseph Tennessee off highway 43 LEONARD'S IHm MARKET wf Quillen’s Grocery Clyde Quillen owner Leonard’s Bi Rite Phone 853-4304 Where good food and you Loretto Tennessee come first Loretto Tennessee 149 L compliments of Ayers Texaco 24 Wrecker Service . _rjmr Compliments of Chrysler Country W 853-4878 Loretto, Tennessee . % Compliments of Parks Belk Ledbetter Drug SSH Lawrenceburg, TN. 160 - Your happy shopping store Lawrenceburg, Tn. Compliments of Green's Furniture Loretto Tn. Compliments of Beckman Refrigeration Hiway 43 Loretto, Tennessee Compliments of R.D. Killen Grocery Loretto, Tennessee Kress Auto Parts Loretto, Tennessee Ann’s Drapery Corner Mini- Fourth Avenue Mart Loretto, Tennessee From 6-11 Phone 853-6173 7-Days A Week Owned by: Mr. Mrs. Phone 853-6282 Eldridge Pettus Alan Walters - Owner CITY OF LORETTO Loretto, Tennessee 38469 Louis P. Kress, Mayor Telephone 853-6797 Robert K . Augustin, Sr., Alderman Thomas L. Green, Alderman Charlotte B. Lee, Recorder 152 If I Be Lifted Up Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved. (Rom. 10:13) For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever be- lieveth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. (Jn. 3:16) ™ First Baptist Church of Loretto United Methodist of Loretto United Methodist of St. Joe Loretto PentecoastaI Church Loretto Church of God Faith Baptist Church Fairview Congreational Methodist Church Mt Nebo Presbyterian Church Iron City Baptist Church St. Joseph Baptist Church Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28) Believe on the Lord Jesus Chris, and thou shalt be saved and thy house. (Acts 16:31) 153 Make Our Bank Your Bank American Bank St. Joseph, Tennessee Loretto, Tennessee The finest things in life are the friends We gain along the way A full Service Bank A Compliments of 1 1 — A1 — y 1 1 _!iSTAURAMT I C2 , _ is TCI Loretto 1 Hardware 1 Family phone: 853; 6366 1 Restaurant I Loretto, Tennessee Brother Jim’s Pizza 1 Sartor’s 1 Jewelry Loretto and 1 Lawrenceburg, 1 I Keepsake Diamond I Center Tennessee 1 1 155 COMPLIMENTS OF THE BANK OF LORETTO Compliments of Lawrenceburg Federal Savings Loan L'burg Tenn Compliments of Bank of Leoma 157 Union Carbide Corporation UNION CARBIDE UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION CARBON PRODUCTS DIVISION Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Compliments of Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co. Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Tom Kerstein: winner of the 1976 Murray Ohio Scholarship 158 Compliments of Etheredge Manufacturing Co Iron City, Tenn. Compliments of Lloyd Carroll Motors Lawrenceburg, Tenn Jim Moore Company fine clothes for Men shoes for the entire family Lawrenceburg, Tn. 159 r ALTOR Wa AUCTIONEERS ] ® 9cT S i Buford Evans Son Realty Auction Company COL BUFORD EVANS Broker Auctioneer COL TERRY EVANS Broker Auctioneer 23 PUBL IC SQUARE L A WRENCE BURG, TENNESSEE 38464 615.762 2468 Augustin’s Lumber Company 160 Loretto Tennessee —- Compliments of Holland’s Drug Store i Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Compliments of Downey Jones Inc Fine Jewelry Compliments of Swap Shop Center Lawrenceburg, Tn. Compliments of Becky’s Beauty Shop feauturing the latest styles and haircuts Main St Loretto Tn 453-4847 161 Krick Brothers Exxon YOUR KEY TO VALUE Highway 43 Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Loretto, Tennessee Compliments of Richardson’s Hardware Compliments of L'burg Tn Compliments of Jim Crews Insurance THE Bootery L'burg Tn f 162 L'burg Tn THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BANK ' n i— s Compliments of Lawrence County Bank 163 Compliments of Shelby ville Mottling Company SHELB Yl'lLLE BOTTLING CO. P. O. Box 346 SHELBY VILLE, TENNESSEE 37160 £ciunen£eSwio Potitet System, 1607 NORTH LOCUST AVENUE PHONE 762-7101 - AREA CODE 615 0 POST OFFICE BOX 640 LAWRENCEBURG. TENNESSEE 36464 electricity’s Qreat Use it Wisely 164 Salant and Salant Inc. Gowen’s Furniture Store, LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE COMPLIMENTS OF WHITE’S DEPT. STORE HEADQUARTERS FOR LEVIS W.E. Smith’s Store Genl. Mdse. Appliances, Furniture Television Sales and Service Five Points, TN. 852: 2365 Compliments AMERICAN LEGION POST 146 LORETTO TELEPHONE COMPANY Loretto, Tn Loretto, Tennessee Ray Lee’s — HCO Variety 167 Loretto St. Joseph, Tennessee Compliments of WESTERN AUTO Lawrenceburg, Tennessee WDXE AM FM We Support the Mustangs Sports Department Ron Fisher-James Harlan Foxy Griffin Manag er Bud Sawyer Asst. Manager Evers Insurance Vines St. Loretto, Tennessee Cecilia (Sis) Evers Johnston’s Dept. Store Compliments of The Quality Shop Formerly Sew Save Mrs. Tolsie Smiley Owner 111 Depot St. Compliments of National Store LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE Compliments of Loretto Milling Co. • Branding Iron Restaurant Loretto, TN Compliments Compliments Compliments of of Hunt Bros. Bassham’s General of Print Shop Depot St. us Merchandize LAWSON’S we know who 853-6404 DEPT. Lawrenceburg TN we are STORE Ever’s Insurance Agency Loretto, TN. 168 Bobby Stout Bulldozing and Excavating Leoma, Tn 852-2863 Compliments of Burden's Plumbing Electric, Loretto Sullivan's Home Auto, L'burg Bizzy Bee Cloth Shop, Loretto Loretto C leaners K K Bargains, Loretto Loretto Cloth Mart Bobby Newton Auto Sales, Leoma Kings Grocery, Leoma Bassham Print Shop, L'burg Biven's Grocery, Leoma Loretto American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Newton's Grocery, Leoma Kenney's Shoe Store, Leoma Dooley's, L'burg J H Furniture L'burg Welch's Furniture L'Burg Compliments of Compliments Loretto Lions and of Sandy’s Stables Loretto Lioness Clubs Loretto, Tennessee St. Joseph, Tn. 169 Compliments of Loretto Pharmacy The Store on the Corner phone 853-4881 170 Loretto, Tennessee May 18,1976: The end of the beginning for 134 Seniors ... GRADUATION 1976 Mr. Urban introduces Mr. Plaskett. m A HAPPY MOMENT FOR SOME A SAD MOMENT FOR OTHERS 175 Love and special thanks to the following people for their help and encouragement in creating this yearbook. To Mark for opening the door to yearbook; to the Florence Times Tri-Cities Daily for use of scenic photo- graphs; to the students and teachers at Loretto High School for living the events which this yearbook depicts; to friends for being themselves and putting up with me and my dears , peanuts and unfriendly looks; to the Retrospect staff for making it all come true, especially Andy for doing the better part of the introduction and; most of all to Mr. Brown for always being there and for always showing me the right direction. Few people realize the immense amount of time and work our adviser must give to a yearbook. Without his advice and photographic work this wouldn't be possible. To those of you who have been a part of this year at L.H.S., I hope this yearbook brings you happiness as it helps you remember throughout the years. OoiSHut