Loretto High School - Mustang Yearbook (Loretto, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1979 volume:

Retrospect 1979 Loretto High School Loretto, Tennessee ONCE WE STANDING STILL IN TIME . . . 6 WHILE FANTASIES FILLED OUR MINDS DREAMS HAVE A WAY . . . ...OF TURNING THEMSELVES AROUND SLIP THROUGH OUR HANDS n DREAMS OF A VICTORY 2 ALMOST A REALITY MEMORIES OF YESTERDAY — DREAMS WE LEFT BEHIND DEDICA TION 1978-79 LADY MUSTANGS The 1979 Yearbook Staff are proud to dedicate the 1979 edition of the Retrospect to Coach Jim Chance, his staff, the loyal fans and especially the fantastic Lady Mustangs for their outstanding achievements and sportsmanship during the 1978-79 Basketball season. 16 SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Jackie Beavers — President Vicki Hartsfieid — Vice President Anita Fuiks — Secretary Steve Springer — Treasurer 18 Tommy Ezell Jeff Fisher Nancy Fisher Ron Fisher Teresa Seaver Bobby Russ Patty Shook Tina Simbeck Tony Slater Sherry Smith Mike Sandrell PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Kevin Sherrell Marsha Simbeck Greg Springer Kieth Russ John Sanders CLASS OF Franklin Sewell 27 LHS TOP STUDENTS From left to right: Mac Weathers, Vicki Hartsfield, Bonnie Bailey, Jennifer White, Neal Hughes, Angie Wilson, Bobby Russ, Barbara Kizer, Benita King, Steve Springer, Lesa Bivens, Tony Kerstiens. MAC WEATHERS VALEDICTORIAN BOBBY RUSS SALUTATORIAN GIRLS BOYS STATE DELEGATES Girl's State Delegates were Benlta King and Jennifer White. Boy's State Delegates were Jeff Beecham, Mac Weathers, Jeff Methvin, Steve Springer, and Jackie Beavers. MURRAY OHIO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 31 Steve Springer won the Murray Ohio Scholarship. Benita King was First Alternate and Vicki Hartsfield was Second Alternate. Mrs. Gibbs Retires After 33 years teaching UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Perry Vanderford — President Tammy Newton — Vice President Debbie Beckman — Secretary Chris Lumpkins — Treasurer Randy Allen Tommy Alsup Greg Arnold Rennee Arnold Kimberly Augustin Wayne Augustin Pam Bailey Debbie Beckman Tony Beckman Peggy Beuerlein Anita Blair Mike Blasingim Lonnie Box Jackie Bradley Ricky Bradley Jeff Brown Pam Brown Steve Brown Wes Brown Ginger Bush Ronald Buttrum Mike Campbell Missy Carter Cindy Chance Jeff Chandler Patricia Corum Karen Couch Dwayne Cross Brent Dean Charles Dean Nelson Dollar Gene Dominy Patsy Earnest Ann Edmiston Mike Ells Andy Estes Ann Evers Melanie Evers Dedra Ezell Margaret Fisher 35 Richard Freeman Dale Gabbard Janie Gabel Susan Gamble Melissa Garland Terry Gillespie Gary Glass Jackie Golden Byron Graham Leroy Gulley Jerald Hall Linda Hallmark Jamie Hines Daryl Holder Molly Hollis Polly Hollis Patsy Hoi I man Beth Holt Daphene Holt Jeff Howell Randy Hughes Sandra Hughes Mary James Kelly Johns Tony Johnson Monroe Jones Monty Jones Norma Jones Micheal Kelly Jerry Kerstiens Mackey Kellen Jeff Kimbrell Mike Kimbrell Patricia King Troy Landtroop Pam Littrell Chris Lumpkins Jay Man.'scalco Danny Marks Randy Marks Joey Marston Patricia Massey Raymond McKey Danny Mclntear Greg Moore Jeff Morton Rena Mosley Tamela Mosely Cindy Nash Jason Neese Sandra Nelson Richard Newton Robby Newton Tammy Newton Vickie Newton Jill Noblit Betty Nolen Cindy Novem Judy Perry Mark Peters Donna Phillips Mike Phillips Cheryl Pillows Melissa Putman Candy Quillen Patricia Roberts Donna Robertson Jerry Sandlin Terri Sandlin Angie Sandy Lesia Seaver Leesa Sherrell Greg Simbeck Tim Smith Andrea Smithson Barry Stephenson Rhonda Steppe Anthony Stutts Tim Stutts Lloyd Tomlin 37 Chris Urban Perry Vanderford Shirley Wade Adam Walkers Joy Weldon Beth White Jeannie Whitley Auburn Wilson Barry Wilson Steve Yocum Mark York Doug Zettler SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Carol Stout — President Vicki Gillespie — Vice President Doug Eckert — Secretary Amanda Clark — Treasurer Jeff Allred Andy Atwell David Atwell Bridgett Augustin Doug Augustin Mark Baily George Bartrum Rena Bassham Terry Beecham Patty Beavers Billy Berryhill Jam's Benefield Lesia Boston Tommy Bottoms Alma Brewer Mike Brown Sayles Brown Shane Burks Troy Burks Cindy Bush Angie Buttrum Junior Byrd Linda Byrd Shelia Cain Frankie Caldwell Larry Cathey Amanda Clark Roger Cole Jeff Couch Jimmy Crabb Jimmy Crum Melinda Dotson Sandra Douglas Barry Dover Doug Eckert Herman Edmiston Teresa Ellis Patricia Ells Karen Etheridge Gary Ezell 40 Keith Farris Gail Fisher Susan Fisher Cary Flatt Paula Flatt Jay Forsythe Eddie Fowler Karen Fowler Greg Franklin Steve Garretson Vickie Gillespie Jimmy Gilley Mark Glass Barry Gowen Chris Gowen Allen Gray Teresa Gray Kelvin Green Sondra Green Donna Grigsby Alice Hamm Joseph Hammond Tina Hanson Hank Hardwick James Holt Ricky Hood Charlotte Hughes Donna Jaco Jerry Jaynes Tim Johns Greg Johnson James Johnson Sam Johnston Tommy Joiner Beverly Jones Charlotte Keener Donnie Keener Martha Kelley Kerry Kennedy Terry King 41 David Kress Anita Krick Tina Laws Tim Lee Karen Legg Mike Looney Chuck Lumpkins Brenda Marston Carol Mashburn Ricky McAffee Regina McGee Vicki Mclntear Terri McMasters Kevin Messer Dot Moore Patricia Moore Ensign Mosley Melanie Myrick Tony Neal Jennifer Neidert Ginger Newton Karen Noblit Tracey Odem Lonnie Olmstead Karen Parrott Dean Perry John Pettus Joy Perry Ramona Phillips Roy Pigg Tim Pigg Charles Prince Janice Pruett Lorraine Pulley Clay Quillen Jeff Quillen Lori Robbins Connie Robinson David Sandlin Janet Sandy 42 Gina Sandy Treva Shults Melinda Simbeck Billy Slater Angie Smith Jamie Smith Tim Smith Jo Ann Spurgeon Jeff Smith Arthur Staggs Gaylor Stamps Johnna Steele Richy Steele Greg Stephenson Selena Stephenson Tena Stephenson Tammy Story Carol Stout Sonja Sudduth Kevin Story Tim Tidwell Michelle Townsend Donna Tucker Jeff Urban Terry Urban Mike Walters Alisa Ward Emily Weathers Rachel Weaver Bonnie Webb Larry Westover Chris White Tommy White Milton Williams Randy Williams Sheila Williams Diane Wilson Mickey Wright Beth Yocum Steve Yocum 43 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Larry Hall — President David Johnston — Vice President Kevin Hunt — Secretary Catherine McMasters — Treasurer Lisa Allen Tommy Allen Kevin Allred Ann Alsup Melinda Ayers James Barnett Milton Barnett Mitchell Barnett Wade Barnett Rodney Beavers Sheila Beckman Pat Box Barry Bradley Lynn Brown Jeff Brown Ray Brown Judy Byrd Ronnie Byrd Dallas Caldwell Lisa Campbell Tammy Camron Joey Chandler Ray Chandle Allen Clifton Janet Couch Lynn Crabb Prici I la Daniel Terry Dean Dewayne Dominey Tim Douglas Tim Dewberry Joey Dishongh Tina Eddy Tracy Edmundson Lisa Elkins Donna Estes Darvis Ezell Kim Faulkner Anthony Ferguson Cindy Ferell PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 45 Ann Fisher Regina Fisher Chris Fleming Teddy Fowler Tommy Fowler Lynn Fralix Lisa Franklin Steve Fredrick Brent Fulks Eugene Gibson Debra Gieskie Todd Gieske Michael Gilley Tim Glover Marty Gobble Tim Gooch Jan Gowen Richard Gowen Lisa Graves Darien Gray David Gray Bernie Green Larry Green Renee Griffin Aleta Hall Jeff Hall Larry Hall Barry Hamm Barry Harlan Janice Henkel Terry Herston Melanie Hill Tim Hollis Rebecca Holt Tracey Howell Wayne Holt Cindy Hughes Kevin Hunt Micheal James Pat Johns 46 Rhonda Johnson Robbie Johnson David Johnston Lisa Jones Joann Keeton Theresa Kersteins Tim K erst lens Karen Klllen Marsha Klllen Tommy Klllen Blair Kimbrell John Kimbrell Aaron King Paul King Jan Lamphrect Brenda Landwerh Robert Lang Donna Lay Eddie Leatherwood Eddie Lee Tina Littrel Jeffrey Lumpkins Penny Lyles Terry Lynch Jerry Mattox Tina Mashburn Dale Marks Jelicia Marks Craig Mason Barry Micheal Margaret Moore Michael McKey Katherine McMasters Tommy Moore Phil Moriarty Jeff Nelson Connie Newton Gayla Newton Mike Noblit Mike Novem 47 Michael Olive Phyllis Pettus Jane Phillips Becky Pigg James Pillows Lisa Posey Barry Purser Glenda Purser Kim Quillen Tammy Richter Janie Riddle Tammy Ridgeway Sandra Roberson David Roberts Patricia Roberts Penny Robertson Virginia Robertson Beverly Rose Daryl Russ Angie Sandlin Bill Sandlin Tim Sandrell Junior Shults Dana Simbeck Pat Slater Claudette Smith Tracy Smith David Springer Gale Spurgeon Curtis Staggs Wade Stanford Teddy Stooksberry Patrick Story Steve Stutts Tim Stutts Susan Stowe Tina Stutts John Tennery Delane Thigpen Sonya Trimmer 48 Darrell Tucker Jamie Tucker Wendy Varner Randy Wallace Donna Walters Paul Walters William Warren Joe Weaver Bonnie Welch Cindy Welch Darlene Wiley Allen Williams Penny Williams Barbara Wilson Tammy Wiseman Eddie Woodslde Robbie York Dorothy Zettler 49 50 Ann Augustin Secretary Mike Barnett Bachelor of Science University of North Alabama Henry Beckman Vocational Building Cathy Brown Bachelor of Science University of North Alabama Mac Brown Bachelor of Science Master of Arts University of North Alabama Jimmy Chance Bachelor of Science Bethel College Nellie Cooper Alberson-Draughon Business College V 1 Martha Crawford Bachelor of Science University of Alabama Grant Ernest Bachelor of Science University of Alabama Ruby Gibbs Bachelor of Science Middle Tennessee State University Yvonne Eckert Bachelor of Science University of North Alabama j Bernie Fuller Bachelor of Science University of Tennessee at Martin Robert Green Bachelor of Science University of Tennessee Master of Education Middle Tennessee State University kj A Debra Ernest Bachelor of Science University of Alabama Darrnefl Garettson Bachelor of Science University of North Alabama Bruce Hicklin Master of Arts Austin Peay University Mike Kerstiens Bachelor of Arts St. Bernard College Master of Arts, University of Northern Colorado Ernie Kollefrath Bachelor of Arts Special Education St. Bernard College Mike Lynch Bachelor of Science in Music UT at Martin Sandy McCullough Bachelor of Science Master of Arts University of North Alabama Sherry Mann Bachelor of Science Middle Tenn. State University i Genevieve Newton Bachelor of Science University of North Alabama Debra Marston MS in Math Middle Tenn. State University Janice Perry Office Worker 53 Raymond Russ Master of Arts Middle Tennessee State University Plus 45 hours American History at Peabody Rose Russ Bachelor of Arts Middle Tennessee State University Donnie K. Simbeck Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts Educational Specialist University of North Alabama University of Iowa Peabody College James Story Bachelor of Science Master of Arts University of North Alabama Justine Doster Stutts Bachelor of Science Middle Tennessee State University Mike Tice University of South Alabama Bachelor of Science 54 Kenneth Weathers Austin Peay State University Bachelor of Science Master of Arts. Cariotta Wright Bachelor of Science Middle Tennessee State University Master of Arts University of Alabama Tony Woods Bachelor of Science Master of Arts STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council Officers: President: Steve Springer Vice-President: Mike Bradley Secretary: Pam Hoi I man Treasurer: Ann Evers The Student Council Is an organization of students interested in the welfare of their fellow students. They not only express the views of the student body but also perform various services for the school. 56 TENN. OFFICE EDUCA TION CLUB The purposes of the Loretto Chapter of the Tennessee Office Education Clubs are as follows: To help prepare for our future in business; to become better leaders in the business world; and to provide activities for the development of the personality traits essential for good leadership. T.O.E.C. Officers: President — Vicki Newton Vice-President — Terri Sandlin Secretary — Jill Noblit Treasurer — Angie Sandy Reporter — Beth White Sponsor — Mrs. Sandy McCullough 57 BETA CLUB The Beta Club Is a non-profit leadership service organization for high school students. The qualifications for membership in the Beta Club are worthy character, good mentality, credible achievement and commendable attitude. Prospective members must be approved by the head of the high school. The Beta Club of Loretto High School is sponsored by Mrs. Sandy McCulough, Miss Debra Marston and Mr. Donnie K. Simbeck. Beta Club Officers President: Jeff Methvin Vice-President: Vicki Newton Secretary: Pam Hollman Treasurer: Vicki Hartsfield BETAS ACTIVE AT LHS The Beta Club's year always begins with initiation. This year twenty-nine new members were initiated into the club. The Beta Club always'works on a project to help someone. This year the Beta Club wanted to see if they could raise more money for St. Jude's Hospital than they did last year and succeeded by collecting over $2,000.00 for St. Jude's. The Beta's year ends with the con- vention. The 1979 convention was held in Nashville, Tennessee at the Municipal Auditorium on March 30-31. This brought the Beta Club's year to an end. FUTURE FARMERS F.F.A. Officers: President — Ricky Norwood Vice-President — Talmadge Roper Secretary Ricky Bradley Treasurer — Mike Williams Reporter — Tony Slater Sentinel — Tim Stutts 60 OF AMERICA 61 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS F.H.A. Officers President: Vicki Hartsfield Vice-President: Joan Augustin Secretary: Vickie Cobb Treasurer: Jennifer white Historian: Angie Wilson Parliamentarian: Sherry Smith Reporter: Pam Bailey Recreation Leader: Janet Sandy F.H.A. is an organization designed to improve individual community and home life. Through the yearly activities of F.H.A., we endeavor to improve each member in these aspects of life. During this school year F.H.A.-F.F.A. Fall Festival, where Katherine McMasters and Chris Fleming were named Sweetheart and Beau. In celebration of Valentine's Day, we had our annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night. In April the new F.H.A. officers attended the Convention at the Opryland Hotel. On April 23, we had our Mother-Daughter Banquet. After the banquet we initiated new officers. Awards presented at the banquet: Outstanding Freshman Katherine McMasters; Outstanding Sophomore Jamie Smith; Outstanding Junior Pam Bailey; Outstanding Seniors Joan Augustin and Vickie Cobb; Miss FHA Vicki Hartsfield. For the first time there was an award given for the Mother of the Year who was Ann Augustin. 62 OF AMERICA JUNIOR SENIOR PROM ... IF 21st ANNUAL ART SHOW Jtihe X al Wn flS (ofTfrit into Gl Hin a Y 4 6 6.1 66 dnllo H Ink Do (Its for hoik minor y hr C r ’htklcil On Sunday, May 13, 1979, the Loretto High School Art Department held its 21st annual Art Show. Pictures were displayed from Mrs. Russ's six art classes. Several hundred people walked through the Loretto High School Gym to observe the students works. In addition to the fantastic art show Mrs. Barnett's science classes also held their first science fair. Dana Simbeck won first place in the science fair. 69 L.H.S. BAND The annual Band Concert and Band Queen Contest was held May 10, 1979 in the Loretto High School Auditorium. 71 FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization of Christian high school students that compete on the athletic field. Band members are also members. It is a non profit group which has meetings with guest speakers that promote a more Christian way of life. The sponsor of Fellowship of Christian Athletes is coach Bruce Hicklin. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is also the newest organization at Loretto High. Left to right: Sponsor, Bruce Hicklin, Secretary, Robbie Newton, Vice President, Angie Wilson, President Jennifer White and Treasurer, Jeff Methvln. 72 73 Tim Allen — Advertising Vicki Hartsfield — Underclassmen Doyce Elkins — Public Relations Ad Sales Vickie Cobb — Co-Editor — Features Jackie Beavers — Boys Sports 74 CHEERLEADERS We the 1978-79 Mustang Cheerleaders would like to say it has been a great and exciting year for us. The students support and spirit was really something to be proud of. We would like to express our appreciation to Mrs. Debra Earnest for all her help and all the Loretto Athletes for making it an enjoyable year for us. Lesa Kress Cheerleader Captain Bridget Augusin Beth White Sheila Cain LHS VARSITY Row 1 — L-R — Tim Smith, Fay Forsythe, Larry Cathey, Gerald Hall, Jeff Moblit, Ralph Rhodes, Auburn Oilson, Greg Marks. Row 2 — Tommy Bottoms, Jason Neese, Grankie Caldwell, Herman Edmiston, Romald Buttrum, Mike Whitsett, Doug Urban, Gil Borden, Tomy Slater. Row 3 — Jerry Sandlin, Jimmy Gilley, Chris Lumpkins, Gene Dominy, Mike Bradley, Tommy Dingier, Robby Newton, Jeff Brown, Greg Stephenson. Coach Barnett, Coach Chance, Coach Hicklen, Coach Earnest, Coach No, Coach Hicklin, I don't want to sit Tice. in your lap! 80 B-TEAM Row 1 — L-R — Larry Hall, Milton Barnett, Jeff Brown, Michael Gilley, Allen Clifton, Robbie York. Row 2 — Bernie Green, Jeff Lumpkins Kevin Hunt, Tim Derstelns, Joey Dlshongh, Paul Walters. Row 3 — Eddie Woodslde, Tim Douglas, Jamie Tucker, Randy Wallace, David Johnston, Robbie Johnson, Chris Fleming. ’79 — A L ONG For the third time in as many years the Loretto High School football team had a new head coach. The new mentor, rrtgame °°k the Mustan9s the reins in August. The team practiced in the tormenting weather up until the In the Mustangs season opener, the traveled to Hohenwaid to face the Panthers. The Mustangs never gave ■ 7, Loretto — C lost a hard defensive battle. The final score - Hohenwaid up, but The next week the Mustangs journeyed to Franklin Page looking for their first victory. The Mustangs only managed to cross the goal once. Final score — Page — 33, Lorettc - 8. n the Mustangs home opener, the team played a great defensive game and were not denied an initial victory. Senior tailback Greg Marks eluded the entire Red Devil defense on a sparl ling punt return of 64 yards and crossed the Elkmont end zone for the only score of the game. The extra point failed and when the final buzzer sounded, the Mustangs went to the showers with a 6 to 0 victory. 4| The Loretto Mustang gridders, riding high with a win under their belts, traveled to Giles County to do battle with Bobby Smith's highly rated Bobcats. The battle turned into a minor skirmish as the Bobcats plastered the Mustangs Final score Pulaski — 44, Loretto - 12. In the Mustangs second home game, the team was out for revenge after the embarrassing defeat the week before The Mustangs dented the score board first, but were not able to hold off the talented Tigers in the second half Final score: Mt. Pleasant — 14, Loretto W- 12. The following week a familiar face appeared back in Loretto. The face belonged to a one time Loretto coach by the name of Bob Edens. Coach Edens’ Tigers showed no mercy on his former team, as they rolled to an impressive victory. Final score: Lewisburg: 41, Loretto — 0. H mk d The next week the Mustangs traveled to Lexington, Ala. to battle an old-time foe. The Golden Bears rolled to a sizeable lead in the first half of their homecoming game and tfce Mustangs were unable to control the ball throughout the rain-soaked game. Final Score: Lexington 40 Loretto 0. In the Mustang's homecoming the following week, they faced the Lexington Tigers, one of the top ranked teams in the state. On the opening kickoff, senior tailback Greg Marks rambled 60 yards before being tripped up by a Tiger defender. That was as close as the Mustangs could get to the goal line, as the powerful Tiger team dominated the first half. The Mustangs made a gallant effort In the second half by coring three touchdowns, but were never able to capture the lead that they had relinquished. Final score: Lexington 4- 41, Loretto — 19. The Mustangs Journeyed to Hickman County the next week to tangle With the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs, another top- ranked team in the area, completely dominated all areas of the gar f as they rolled to a lop-sided victory. Final score: Hickman County - 30, Loretto — 7. In the Mustangs finale, the team faced Waverly who was also struggrtng through a tough season. The senior Mustangs gave an Inspired effort in their final high school football game, but the Waverly team played an errorless game as they rolled up the victory. Final score: Waverly - 20, Loretto — 0. The Mustangs ended the season with a disappointing 1 an 19 GRIDDERS ■P Gil Borden Mike Bradley Tommy Dingier Greg Marks Jeff Noblit Ralph Rhodes Tony Slater Doug Urban Mike Whitsett MUSTANGS . . . STA YIN’ ALIVE MUSTANGS VARSITY 1978-79 . jicvc iviarK: Ray Pillows 1978-79 VERDICT The 1978-79 LHS basketball team began their season with high expectations. They began the schedule with four starters returning from last year's regional team, and more experience than any recent Mustang team. The Mustangs began their season with a stinging loss to intercounty rival — Summertown. They then reversed their trend by narrowly defeating Lexington, Ala. and Centerv The Mustangs were then stunned with three defeats in succession by Coilinwood, Brentwood, and Pulaski. e team finally got back on the winning track in a revenge contest with Summertown. The Mustangs, playing up to their capabilities and expectations for the first time all year, soundly defeated a talented Eagle outfit by twenty points. M The Mustang's dreams were short-lived as they traveled to Brentwood and the Eagles defeated the Mustangs for the second time this season. RV1 J The Mustangs then entered the Shelbyviile Christmas Tournament. In their opening game they faced the host tournament, and AAA powerhouse Shelbyviile. The Mustangs battled the Eagles to a hilt before bowi nal minutes. In the consolation game, they were soundly defeated by another AAA team, Dickso e Mustangs returned to their re were defeated by Pulaski host of the In the ngs then took hold of the winning reins owing cut ir UPar schedule after the Christmas break. The team even though playing well, Coilinwood In ain as they defeated Lewisburg a urg and r gs then faced Franklin Page for the second time, and once again were defeated b the Patriots. . Th Lawrenceburg Wildcats then invaded Loretta, but returned with the strut gone from their walk, as they w defeated by the Mustangs. ere The Mustangs, who were Centerville, La wren able to find their luck rabbit's foot all year, were defeated in succession by Lewisburg, Th vere unable to find their ! c ffij ndjay ette v i I i e. sed out their regi iBl m! Iwho they had split victories with during the regular season ustargs then entered the District To t with high hopes. Their bowing out id spr by th ree points In the final :e. The final defeat ended the careers of six seniors — Jackie B Kimbrell, and Greg Marks. season by soundly defeating the Waynesboro Wildcats. was old-time foe Lewisburg, igers to a standoff before I ommy Dingier, Ron Fisher, Joe Green, David All-District selection — Jackie Beavers 89 LHS MUSTANGS FL YING HIGH 91 THE MAKINGS OF CHAMPIONS: 92 LADY MUSTANGS IN 19 LADY MUSTANGS TAKE REGIONAL 94 DISTRICT AND CHA MPIONSHIPS The old saying, Always a bridesmaid never a bride seemed appropriate for the 1978-79 Lady Mustangs. For the fifth consective year, Middle Tennessee's best team fell a second short of capturing a state title. The Lady Mustangs were narrowly defeated by Humbolt on a shot at the sound of the buzzer by only two points. The Lady Mustangs began their season with a new head coach, Jimmy Chance, assistants Grant and Debra Earnest, a squad of ten girls returning from last season, and managers Vickie Gillespe and Terry Lynn McMasters. The Lady Mustangs experienced a great season suffering only three losses which came at the hands of the Col I inwood Trojans and the Lewisburg Tigerettes. Along with a seasonal record of 25-4, the Lady Mustangs defeated Dickson County in the Shelbyville Christmas Tournament to gain the Championship Title. District Tournament action began at Pulaski with the Lady Mustangs meeting the Brentwood Eagles. The Lady Mustangs came out on top 69-44. This win placed the Lady Mustangs in the District finals against their old rivals, Lewisburg. The Lady Mustangs showed much class and poise and came out District Champs by defeating Lewisburg 35-32. Regional tournament action began with the Lady Mustangs paired up against Bellevue Owlettes. The Lady Mustangs breezed by the Owlettes 62-29. The Lady Mustangs then faced Brentwood Academy and the Lady Mustangs came out winners by a score of 24-14. This placed the Lady Mustangs in the Regional Finals against Lewisburg, only to conquer the Tigerettes once again. The final score was 46-45 in overtime. The Lady Mustangs traveled to Centerville for Sub- State action. The Lady Mustangs put it all together against Lexington 69-45, winning their fifth straight berth to the State Tournament. Mustang fever hit Loretto with everyone anxious to go into State Tournament action. 95 TSSAA STA TE R UNNERS UP In the semi-final action against Grundy County County 67-63. It had finally happened! For the the amazii first time sil finals hoping to be the State Champions for a second time sifce 195 Mustangs pulled out with a victor; e 1961 tke Lady Mustangl vere in Tournament 35-33. ■■ y over Grundy the State In the final sH fans sat on' pins and needl state championship title| | was good. The final score was 56-58. The Loretto fans of a state title by only one second and a lucky shot!! a close one. The Loreto ojclosebut yet so far from a [ lot p3-adv Mustangs felI snort ■ 97 Seniors — 1st row — Doug Urban, Ralph Rhodes Back row — Jackie Beavers, Joe Green, Mike LHS BASEBALL Coaches — Mike Tice, Chuck Barnett Bradley, Tommy Dingier 98 The Mustangs began their 1978-1979 baseball season with a new coach, whose name is Mike Tice. The team in its second year, since baseball had once again been started at Loretto, had experience and high hopes riding their way. The team opened the season against inter-county rival Lawrencburg. The Mustang's bats were silent all day as they suffered a stinging loss. The final score: Lawrenceburg 6, Loretto 1. The Mustangs then traveled to Lewisburg to battle the Tigers. The Mustang's bats had once again decided to take a vacation, as the Mustangs were shut out for the first and only time all year. The final score: Lewisburg 10, Loretto 0. The Mustangs then went on a rampage, as they galloped past their next four opponents. The final scores of these games were: Loretto 12, Lexington 3.; Loretto 10. Centerville 6.; Loretto 15, Pulaski 9.; Loretto 5, Franklin Page 3. The Mustangs then began to be riddled by injuries, and people quitting the squad. They then dropped three out of the next four games, by scores of: T.M. Rogers 5, Loretto 1.; Loretto 11, Franklin Page 4.; Lewisburg 7, Loretto 3.; T.M. Rogers 8, Loretto 3. This concluded the Mustangs regular season with the team finishing second In the district. The Mustangs then entered the tournament at Lewisburg, Everyone was looking for them to challenge the host, for the district title. Their first opponent was Franklin Page, who they had defeated twice in the regular season. Page upset the Mustangs by a score of 7 to 6, which dropped the Mustangs into the loser's bracket. In their second game the Mustangs defeated Centerville by a score of 12 to 7 to stay alive in the tournament. Their hopes were then shattered as Page once again defeated the Mustangs by a score of 4 to 3. The Mustangs proudly ended their season with a 6 wins and 7 loss record. All district selections were — Joe Green and Tommy Dingier. THE SWINGING 100 MUSTANGS 101 LADY MUSTANGS SOFTBALL Fast Pitch Softball — Newest Game In Town This year Loretto High School for the first time fielded a girls fast pitch softball team. The team coached by Debra Earnest and assistant coach, Bruce Hicklin competed with schools such as Lawrenceburg, Columbia, Richland and Pulaski. The Loretto girls were defeated in the District Tournament at Pulaski. 103 SOFTBALLERS SLIDE PAST FIRST SEASON 104 SLIDE STRIKE YOU’RE OUT 1978 LADY MUSTANGS 106 VOLLEYBALL L.H.S. PREMIERES VOLLEYBALL 1978 marked the first year Loretto High fielded a girls volleyball team. The team engaged in competetion with such teams from Giles County, Columbia, Franklin County, Lawrenceburg, Tullahoma, Brentwood, and Hampshire. The Lady Mustangs led by coach, Debra Earnest, finished their initial season third in the district. From Left to Right: Bottom Row: Donna Ghrigsby, Sandy Alsup, Vicki Hartsfield, Jennifer White, Patti Beavers, Beverly White, Rebecca Hammond. 2nd Row: Coach Del Glenda Reed, Debbi Alisa Ward, Connie Top Row: Vickie Marks, Theresa Stutts, Tina Eddy. A A st, Sondra Green, Patricia Massey, ana Simbeck. lia Moore, Felecia Chance, Betina 107 SCHEDULE Richland 15-11 10-15 Lawrenceburg 15-13 4-15 Brentwood 11-15 5-15 Tullahoma 15-4 15-11 Mt. Pleasant FORFEIT Franklin Co. 15-17 9-15 Lawrenceburg 3-15 13-15 Tullahoma 6-15 15-4 Lawrenceburg 15-12 15-10 Mt. Pleasant FORFEIT Giles Co. 15-17 15-6 Tullahoma 15-7 15-11 Franklin Co. 4-15 11-15 Columbia 11-15 1-15 Richland 15-5 6-15 Hampshire 6-15 15-12 Giles Co. WON Brentwood 15-11 14-16 Giles Co. 15-11 14-16 Tullahoma 15-4 5-15 Columbia 10-15 9-15 15- 8 16- 14 15-13 15-5 15-9 13-15 5-15 5-15 15-5 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Hampshire 4-15 15-17 SEASON RECORD 13-10 108 VOLLEYBALL HAS ITS UPS . . , AND DOWNS Then The Season Comes To And End . . . 109 LHS BOYS TENNIS TEAM Left to right: Coach, Jimmy Chance, Tim Allen, Jeff Beecham, Mac Weathers, Jimmy Crabb, Jeff Methvin. Loretto High School added another new addition to their sports line. Coach Jim Chance put together a girls and boys tennis team. The teams were in competition with such schools as Lawrenceburg, Centerville and Pulaski. The girls went to the District Tournament in Columbia. They played against Dickson County, Brentwood, Lawrenceburg and Lewis County. LHS GIRLS TENNIS TEAM Left to Right: Norma Jones, Vicki Newton, Dana Simbeck, Gina Sandy, Mimi Weathers, Vicki Hartsfield, Lesa Jones, Terri Lynn Me Masters. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 112 1978-79 ATHLETIC BANQUET 113 L.H.S. COOKS MRS. JONES MRS. VANDERFORD MRS. McDONALD MRS. HOLLIS MRS. JOHNS MRS. ELLIS OTT URBAN CUSTODIAL GENE MOORE ENGINEERS 114 117 LORETTO HIGH ALTERNATES Tresa Kress 119 HOMECOMING QUEEN ’78 120 SENIOR ALTERNATES L Anita Fulks Bonnie Bailey Vicki Hartsfield Vickie Cobb JUNIOR ALTERNATES 122 Angie Sandy SOPHOMORE ALTERNATES Carol Mashburn Vickie Gillespie FRESHMAN ALTERNATE Tracy Edmonson NEVER A DULL MOMENT U4 WELL ALMOST NEVER EH A SWEETHEART BEAU 126 BAND QUEEN CINDY CHANCE Juniors Beth White Perry Vanderford 128 Gina Sandy 129 130 Seniors Jennifer White Joe Green Sophomores Greg Stephenson Angie Buttrum 131 134 Freshmans Margaret Moore Jeff Lumpkins Seniors Joan Augustin Rick Bailey Sophomores Tena Stephenson Hank Hardwick 9 9 Juniors Melanie Evers Richard Freemon PAST 1926 LOR Freshmen Tammy Richter Ray Chandler 135 Freshman Terry Lynch Felicia Marks Sophomores George Barterian Bridgett Augustin CL Juniors U Mike Blasinghim Vicki Newton %----------------------------- '03 , Seniors Bill Bradley Lesa Kress 136 SENIOR AWARDS ren Council 1.19 140 141 1979 Graduation LOOKS LIKE WE MADE 142 Mac Weathers gives Valedictorian Farewell Steve Springer delivers Greetings To the Class THE FIFTY FIRST 'a PROCESSIONAL Invocation Welcome Greetings Introduction of Speaker Commencement Address Presentation of Diplomas Farewell Valedictorian Alma Mater Benediction Rev. Ronald Abbot Jackie Beavers Steve Springer Harley Simbeck Senator Jim Sasser Harley Simbeck Mac Brown Mac Weathers Senior Class Rev. Ronald Abbot 143 Putman Barber Shop Loretto, Tenn. Jim Putman Compliments of Lanny Hurst Lawrenceburg Motors Lawrenceburg, Tenn Compliments of Whites Department Store 2 North Public Sq. L,burg Tn. Headquarters for Levis Compliments of Petes Country Meat Market Custom Slicing and processing Hwy 43 Loretto, Tenn. Dobley’s Shop at Dooley s For your Campus Apparel Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Compliments of Crews Equipment Co. Rt. 2 Ethridge, Tennessee Phone 615-829-2189 Compliments of Ezells Body Shop Leoma, Tennessee owner Ezell Glass Compliments of Chrysler Country 1900 Locust Ave. P.0. Box 508 Lawrenceburg Tennessee Phone 615-762-5511 145 Compliments of AMERICAN BANK Loretto St Joseph 146 Compliements of Style Gift Compliments of Roberson Auto Supply St. Joseph, TN Highway 101 Lexington Ala We Clothe The Family” 66 Compliments of St. Joseph Lions Club We Support Our Youth” Newbern’s Famous Catfish Dinner’s 2 Locations Florence, Ala. Lexington, Ala Florence Blvd. Highway 101 Ph. 766-6886 Ph. 229-8826 St. Joseph, TN 147 Compliments of Corner Mini Mart Compliments of Burden Plumbing and Electric Highway 43, Lexington Highway 101 Groceries, Full Service Gas Owners: Bob and Glen Moore P.O. Box 124 Highway 43 North Loretto, Tennessee Bus. Phone — 853-4391 Home Phone — 852-2770 Carrol Burden, Owner • Am ana, spied ouee Compliments of Family Restaurant Compliments of Bottoms Appliance Company Loretto, Tennessee Sales and Service P.O. Box 246, St. Joesph TN. Phone — 615-845-4185 149 Compliments of Commerce Union Bank of Lawrence County § 225 North Military Avenue Lawrenceburg Tennessee 38464 Buford Evan Son Reality Auction Company Col. Buford Evans, Col. Terry Evans Col. Eulan Hooper Broker Auctioneers Telephone 762-2468, Lawrenceburg Compliments of Acme Metals Sartor’s Jewelry DOWNTOWN Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Loretto Loretto Memorial Dry Chapel, INC A Cleaners Loretto, Tenn. compliment . Loretto, Tn OF 38469 Sharps Sanford Springer, President Jewelry Charles Neal, Vice President Travis Osborn, Secretary 109 North Military Lawrenceburg, TN 151 Compliments of Compliments of St. Joseph Kennedy Market Milling Company St. Joseph St. Joseph Phone 845-4373 Ph. 845-4111 Augustin's Lumber Company Coretto, Tennessee 152 COMPLIMENTS OF BANK OF LORETTO AND BANK OF LEOMA 15} North End Used Cars Wheels and Tires Hwy. 43 Loretto, Tennessee 853-6622 Beckman Heating and Nationwide Air Conditioning Insurance P.O. Box 266 Loretto, Tennessee Cecilia (Sis) Jet Pest Control Evers Representative iJV lyT Loretto, Tennessee Phone: 853-4362 pest Res: 853-6563 Loretto Tenn 853-6946 Compliments of Compliments of Go wen P J Furniture Mobil Lawrenceburg Iron City Tennessee Tennessee Compliments of Etheredge Manufacturing Co. Metal Casket Shells Iron City Tennessee Compliments of Compliments of Bob Baize Motors Fred's YOUR KEV TO VALUE Buick — Pontiacs Lawrenceburg Tn. Lawrenceburg, Tn. Compliments of Compliments of State Line Package Marvin Grace Store Bryan Highway 43 St. Joseph Tn. St. Joseph Tn. 156 Compliments of BREWER-Marston Ford, Inc. 334 No. Locust Ave. Lawrenceburg, Tenn 38464 James (Jimmy) Augustin Jr. Birdsong Studio Health Insurance Leader P.O. Box 156, Loretto, Tn Ph. 853-6236 New York Life 228 N. Military Ave. Lawrenceburg, Tenn. John E. Birdsong (owner) Weddings Phone Portraits 762-8286 Groups Copyings Insurance Compliments of Compliments of Surburban Jim Moore Company News Lawrenceburg, Tn. Lawson's Clothings Sports Attic Dingo — Levi — Wrangler Loretto Tn Hwy-43 Public Square Lawrenceburg, Tn. Shelbyville Bottling Co. Bobbie’s Beauty Shop 519 Madison St. Shelbyville, Tn. 37160 Lexington Hwy. Loretto, Tn Compliments of Compliments of Mobley’s Department Store Bassham Jewelry Lawrenceburg, Tn. 158 Compliments of Salant Salant Loretto Tennessee Compliments of Compliments of North End Market Green’s Furniture Company Loretto, Tn. Loretto TN. 159 Union Carbide Corporation UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION CARBON PRODUCT DIVISION LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE UNION CARBIDE Compliments of Kress Auto Parts N KRE55 AUTO PARTS iP ; auto pabts_ Loretto Tennessee Ray and Lee’s Loretto, Tennessee and St. Joseph, Tennessee Owner Leon Holt Phone: 853-6707 Phone: 845-4171 Ray and Lee’s 161 Compliments of The City of Loretto Loretto, Tn. 38469 Thomas L. Green Mayor Phone 853-6797 Robert K. Augustin Sr., Alderman Neal Henkel Alderman Charlotte B. Lee, Recorder Compliments of Nicholson Insurance Agency Lawrenceburg, Tn Compliments of Jenny Nells Florist Loretto, Tn Compliments of Sullivans Home Auto Brown Bros Hwy 43 Loretto Tn Phone — 853-4803 Sandy’s Auto Land Hwy 43 North St. Joseph, Tennessee Phone: 845-4507 Compliments of Tidwells Restaurant Rex Faye Tidwell Iron City, Tn Compliments of Kenny’s Shoes Compliments of Jackies Beauty Salon Compliments of Compliments of Sutton's Decorating SWAP SHOP Center Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg, Tn Tn 163 Helping You Change Things For The Better HAPPENINGS NATIONAL BANK The bank that believes— in America... in Lawrence County... in you. Compliments of LAWRENCEBURG FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN Lawrenceburg Tennessee LAWRENCEBURG POWER SYSTEM 0 1607 North Locust Avenue Phone 762-7161 Area Code 615 Post Office Box 649 Lawrenceburg ELECTRICITY IS GREA T USE IT WISEL Y 165 COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAM'S GROCERY COMPLIMENTS OF CITY MOTOR SALES DUNN TN. DORNING BROS USED CARS 1201 N. LOCUST VE. LAWRENCEBURG TN. WILLIAM AND IR VING DORNING L-BURG TN. JIM CREWS INSURANCE HOME — AUTO FIRE LAWRENCEBURG PHONE — 762-3030 762-3603 PAUL VAN VICKLE SON GENEAL INSURANCE 616 NORTH LOCUST AVE LAWRENCEBURG TN. PHONE 762-4497 166 C. W. HANNON SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 1976 Tom Kerstiens 1977 Lisa Lee 1978 Teresa Carl 1979 Steve Springer Compliments of Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co. La wrenceburg Tennessee Autographs 168