Lowndes High School - Munin Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1968 volume:

MUNIN The students of Lowndes High School represented on the pages of a book Lowndes High School Valdosta, Georgia EDITOR: Brenda Hightower PHOTOGRAPHERS: Pat Quarterman George Kirkland ADVISOR: Mrs, Corinne Coleman Clayton Sharpe BUSINESS MANAGER: Nancy Scruggs ADVERTISING EDITOR: Kay Barfield Sharon Hodges ASSISTANT EDITOR: Laura Morrow STAFF: Jenny Dawkins Kim Dennis Lell Barfield Peggy Passmore Ruth Hodge Mark Darden Jenny Nadack Brian Okerson Janet Dickey I Contents INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENTS CLUBS SPORTS FEATURES ACTIVITIES ADVERTISEMENTS The name “Munin,” meaning memory, is symbolic of the contents of this 1968 edition of our yearbook. To the Sophomores, this is “My first “Munin;” to the Juniors, it is the memory of a very exciting year and the anticipation of a more active one to come; to the Seniors, it is the final momento of their last year at ins. The Munin Staff of 1968 hopes that this book will serve to recall the many happy occasions which occurred in “The Many Worlds of Lowndes 4 The Many Worlds °f Lowndes High School Embarrassment . . . Peacefulness . . . Understanding . . . Excitement . . . Photo courtesy of Valdosta Daily Times ■ Companionship . . . . . . Solitude Laughter . . . Intensity . . . Entertainment . . . Resignation . To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower: Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. - William Blake To see a world: a world of high hopes and dreams that know-no bounds; a world of sadness and de- spair; of tears and of happy times; a world of days and weeks and months and years, sometimes long, mostly painfully short - a world caught in a few short glimpses, live frozen for future times of laughter, fondness, and remembrances. To feel again what was once felt long ago; to become a part of a world that is no more; to be part of a class that has since gone far away from each other, never to be together except in the pages of a book; to know once more, what you knew in 1968, this is the purpose of The Munin. — Sophomores Class Officers: Patty Me Guinn, Lonnie Smith, Jenny Dawkins, and Mike McMullen. SOPHOMORE CLASS CABINET Beverly Adams Joyce Addison Pauline Alexander Charles Alderman Randy Allison Nancy Anderson Arthur Ashworth Judy Baily Sylvia Bamburg Tommy Bankston Lell Barfield Jim Barger Shirla Barr Walter Beaver Kay Bellflowers Sheila Bennett Steve Beverly Herbert Blanchard Allen Blanton Avery Blanton Jimmy Blanton Libby Jean Blanton Raymond Blanton Susan Boatright Joe Bolen Linda Bonner Pearly Boswell Marie Bowman Walter Bramlet Jim Brannen Dianne Brogdan Curtis Brown Debby Brown Joe Brown Randy Brown Rosemary Brown James Byrd Bruce Cain Vickie Cannon Benny Carter James Carter La Verne Carter Linda Carter Sammy Carter Gilbert Castleberry Dorothy Centerfitt Wesley Chaney David Clark Vicki Coffey Bobby Cofield Shirley Cole Sue Cole Louis Coleman Eric Connell Danny Coombs Wendell Cooper Butch Copeland Glenda Coppage Vicki Corbett G. E. Cornelius Dale Cribb Terry Crosby Elaine Crozier Gary Dampier Danny Daniels Margaret Darden Gary Daugherty Steve Daugherty Jenny Dawkins Vinson Dawkins David Dean Sandra Dees David Deland Deborah DeLoach Deryl Deloach Donna Deloach Judy Deloach Phil Deloach Kim Dennis Eddie Dickerson Bill Dickey Martha Dollar James Drazdowski Linda Drazdowski Jimmy Duggar Ken DuPree Brenda Edenfield Carolyn Eunice David Eunice Bill Evans Linda Evans Nancy Evans Patricia Farmer Richard Fatzinger Cody Fender Roger Fender Sherri Fennell Carlene Fesler Debbie Fletcher Judy Fletcher Jan Folsom Roger Folsom Paula Fountain Robert Fountain Douglas Galloway Pete Ganas Skip Goodson Mara Graham Jerry Grant Jean Green Ann Greene David Griffen Kathy Griffin Debbie Griffis Charles Hall John Hall Stan Hall Norma Jean Hambrick Jackie Hambrick Terry Hambrick Dora Hancock Janette Hardy Pamela Harold R. W. Harris Vickie Hatcher Wanda Hayes Randy Haynes Martin Hendrix Jim Herring Judy Hesters Mary Hesters Peggy Hiers Eddie Hightower Ruth Hodge Billy Hodge Patricia Hodges Brenda Howell Gwen Hughs Gene Hughes Larry Hunt Kenny Hutchinson Marilyn Hutto Butch Ingram Tim Jackson Janice Jackson L. M. Jackson Bill Jernigan James Johnson Steve Johnson Bonny Kilgore Linnie Kinard Ernie King Jean King Jan Kinsey Pat Klaus James Kirkland Dennis Kluball Kay Knox David Lamon Marsha Landers Jo Karen Lane Tony Lane Millie Lanning Sherry Larus Vaughn Lee Gary Lehman Kathy LePla Howard Lightsey Pat Lightsey Marc Lindsey Matthew Lindsey Debbie Lineberger Anita Long Claudia Luke Debbie Lumley Eleanor Martin Jack Martin Margie Mathis Bob Melton Phil Merwin Stephanie Mimbs Sue Mixon Leann Montgomery Barrett Moore Danny Moore Keith Moore Kathy More Mary Leigh Morrison Janice Mothershed Jackie Moye Dewitt Mullis Ronfurd Myers Sue Ellen McCann Deborah McCorvey Carol McDonald Gilbert McDonald Mary Ann McDonald Chuck McGahee Patty Me Guinn Louise Me In vale Marshall McLane Sandra McLeod Mike McMullen Jenny Nadack Robert Nelson Virginia Nichols Leonard Nix Glenn O'Neal John Pack Susan Parker Gary Partin Peggy Passmore Patricia Peace Sandra Peace Bill Penny Elizabeth Peters Valerie Peters Charles Phillips Janice Phillips Raymond Phillips Martha Plair Raymond Porter Harry Porter Weyman Porter Phillip Powers Freddy Price Kay Price James Pritchett Bruce Roberts Jerry Raines David Ratliff Gene Ravan Jim Redding Jerome Register Oveta Register Rachel Register Richard Register Russell Register Dennis Renfroe Nancy Rentz Wendell Ricks Teddy Ritchie Eugene Roberts Ricky Roberts Sherry Roberts Betty Jean Rodgers Rita Rohrbaugh Ann Rowell Dewayne Rowland Mike Rusk Judy Sapp Robby Schomberg Alfred Sermons Mavis Sermons Clayton Sharpe Gail Shiver Shelia Shiver Ed Shumate Debbie Simmons Kitty Sims Alan Simpson Gene Sirmans Linda Sirmans Andy Slocum Julia Spells Linda Spells Kay Stone Benny Smith Jeanette Smith Lonnie Smith :V,7iT«T Joey Stalvey Patsy Starling Jimmy Stephens Larry Stewart Mack Stewart Nancy Stewart Kay Stone Ronnie Summerlin David Sutton Henry Sutton Marshall Talbott Bobby Terrell Lillian Terry Judy Tison Ted Thomas Vickie Tomlinson Jimmy Touchton Gloria True Linda Turner Jimmy Tyler Ina Vaughn Judy Waldron Linda Walker Vann Walker Gail Warren Charles Watson Pam Watson Jimmy Weaver Janice Webb Shirlee Weldon Steve Wells Dona West Alvin Westberry Bucky Westberry Luvetta Westberry Monty Wetherington Kristine Wheeler Jerry Whiddon Alice White Becky Williams Betty Williams Bobby Wilkins Debbie Wilkins Michael Wilson Cleve Winser Remer Wisenbaker Bill Wood Merita Zipperer 25 Junior Class Cabinet: Jenny Fletcher, Teresa McClung, Linda Witherspoon, Beverly Dollar, Linda Kinchen, Steve Rampley, Mrs. Hilda McElvey, Kay Barfield, Greg Odom, Rita Miller, John Tom- linson, Sharon Hodges, Cathy Hensley, Mrs. Mary Pinkston. Junior Class Junior Class Officers: Sharon Hodges, Cathy Hensley, Steve Rampley. Gwen Adams Larry Addison Ronnie Anderson Donald Arnold Diane Bailey Tommy Bailey U-Renda Bailey Kay Barfield Roger Barnard Ronnie Barnard Bruce Bennett Jimmy Biles Joy Blackmon Bobby Blanchard Chris Bostick Sandy Boswell 27 Dennis Boutwell A1 Bradshaw Raymond Bramlett Ann Brightwell Freddie Brogdon Beverly Brown Donna Brown Rodney Brown Wayne Bullard Leroy Burt Diane Bussey Johnny Cannister Gary Carter J. R. Carter Nancy Carter Sandra Carter 28 Linda Centerfitt Diane Chadwick Brenda Chaney Judy Chaney Willie Clark Linda Clements Frances Clifford Diana Coffman Pete Cofield Donna Coody Mike Coody Carlton Copeland Wanda Coppage James Corbett John Corbett Mitchell Cothron Laura Cottle Kenny Courson Benny Cowart Susan Cowart William Cowart Carroll Crawford Ronny Crews Nelton Crosby Osborn Crosby Maxcine Crum Robert Damon Larry Dasher Mary Dasher John Davis Kerry Davis Mike Davis 30 Terry Davis Jerry DeLoach Quinton DeLoach Elizabeth Derriso Larry DeVane Eddie Dickerson Roy Dismuke Linda Dixon Beverly Dollar Jon Alan Drew Thelma Durrance Dorothy Evans Daniese Fletcher Jennie Fletcher Janet Flynt Danny Folsom Laura Garrison Margaret Gibbs Joe Giddens Wanda Green Don Griffin Jimmy Griffin Sylvia Griffin Ronnie Griner Marilyn Hagin Steve Hamby Edward Hammock Issa Hart Bob Haynes Cathy Hensley Lawerence Hesters Robert Lewis Hill Roberta Hill Marsha Hobby Bradley Hodge Kathy Hodge Sharon Hodges David Holloway Rickey Holmes Archie Hooker Robert Hooker Peggy Hopkins Allen Hunzeker Steve -Hurst Jerry Inscore Steve Jackson Sandra James Linda Jefferson 33 Larry Johnson Fonda Jones Linda Jones Vicki Kautzman Linda Kinchen George Kirkland Sandra Kirkland Ken Lambert Regina Lamon Dale Landers Gwen Landers Leon Langley Linda Lashley Clarice Lasseter Lynne Lawson Judy Layton 34 Ricky Layton Pat Linahan Sue Lindsey Joyce Lee Darrell Long Pete Lowe Charles Luh Ruth Lunsford Debra Matchett Kathie Mathis Shirley Ann Mayer Janet Midland Bruce Merriman Bobby Miller , Rita Miller Alton Minton Robert Minton Cordell Mitchell Linda Mock Lynn Moran Vicki Morris Wayne Moore Phillip Moore Peggy Mote Dixie Moxley Rich Mras Winfrey Murray Teresa Me Clung Janice McCullers Richard McDonald Hugh McElvey Frankie Lee McFadden 36 Ann McMichen Jan McMichen Arnold Nesbitt Ronald Nesbitt Beverly Newman Greg Odom Amy Okerson Henry Orr Rickey Otey Larry Overstreet Ruby Owens Judy Parker Kenneth Parker Teresa Parrish Shirley Partin Charles Peace Gary Pinholster Lovie Pittman Sandra Poole Karen Powell Janie Price Pat Quarterman Jerry Radney Steve Rampley Sue Reagan Randall Renfroe Vicky Rhames Cindy Rineer Cecil Rowe Sue Roberts Jimmy Robertson Irene Rogers Marie Rogers Clinton Rowland George Rudd Sandra Rusk Mike Sales Bobby Sapp Judy Schultz Warren Sealy Mickey Sellars Jessie Sharpe Dean Sharpe Gwynette Shaw Sherry Shelton Martha Simmons Glenn Simpson Billy Simpson 39 Jacky Simpson Joe Terry Sims Cindy Slocum Joel Smith Robert Soper Diane Southall Barbara Spells Cindy Spivey Eddy Stalvey Larry Starling Freddy Steedley Cathy Stewart Barbara St. John Lee Stubbs Freddie Taylor Ronny Taylor James Tatch Gene Tenery Janice Tenery John Terrell Jim Thomas John Tomlinson Gary Touchton Susan Touchton Pam Tyre Leera Tyson Roger Underwood Jim Van Horn Deborah Walden Doni Webb Karen Webb Ray Webb 41 Kenneth Wells Johnny West Jerry Wetherington Shelba Wetherington Sylvia Wetherington Judy Whiddon Betty Jean Wiggins Terry Wilkes Chris Williams Sherri Williams Paul Winser Ben Wisenbaker John Wisenbaker Linda Witherspoon Robert Yorke Ann Zipperer 42 Gerald Zipperer Sammy Zipperer Debbie Allen Danny Bailey Paul Barrales Peggy Anderson Norma Jean Bajalia Faye Barwick Carl Baker Norvelle Barfield Clyde Bennett Lamar Bennett Debbi Bernard Laura Blanton Sheryl Bennett Frances Black Steve Blanton Sharon Bentley Danny Blackmon Terry Blanton 46 Bruce Blease A lana Boone Bonnie Bridges Janice Blue Otis Brantley Bill Brock Steve Bonner Linda Bray Linda Sue Brown Carolyn Brumfield Jean Carter Shelby Clark Judy Butler James Carver Jimmy Clifton Susan Brown Becky Carter Linda Clark Danny Coffman Donnie Collins Larry Conner lack Coker Vicki Combs Sharon Coody Anne Cole Steve Cone Wanda Copeland 49 50 Herman Coppage Zekie Cothern Jerry Courson Phillip Coppage Joan Cothron Earl Crawford Shirley Corbett Hoyt Courson Gordon Crozier Sylvia Crum Mark Darden Linda Davis Tommy Dampier Morris Dasher Steve Davis Jon Darby Joanne Daugherty Judy Dennis 52 Karen Dennis Janet Dickey Hubert Edwards Paula Derriso David Duggan Elaine Etheridge Paul DeVane Scott Duncan David Evans 53 Mildred Exum Sam Fender Maxine Fletcher Harry Farmer Carol Finfrock S. G. Folsom Calvin Fender Gail Fletcher Kathryn Fountain Hilda Fussell Pat Giles Mike Grant Michael Ganas Steve Graham George Green Sandra Fry David Geiger Jay Grant Janet Green Randall Grimes Jake Hall Glenn Gregory John Hagood Johnnie Hambrick Gary Griffis Jamie Hagin Johnny Hamby 55 Phyllis Hare Wilma Hendrix Eddie Herrin Ina Harrell Jimmy Herring Brenda Hightower Brenda Harris Becky Hennly Lawanna Howard 56 57 Mariana Howard Patsy Howell Brinda Jackson Mike Howard Donnie Hunter Freddy Jackson Kenneth Howell Sammy Hutchinson Tommy James Tommy Jernigan Sandy Joiner Clyde Lamon Jan Johnson Deanna Kelly Myrtle Lane Linda Jernigan Morris Johnson Bill Kent Shirley Lane Betty Lightsey Leland Linahan Lynn Lanier Danny Lightsey Gary Lott Priscilla Lehman Steve Lilly Ira Lumley Ruth Mathis Cheryl Mimbs Laura Morrow Jerry Mayer William Mims Alvlene Myers David Meadows Janet Minchew Ashley McDonald 60 61 Leon McDonald Cynthia McLeod Martha Jo McMullen Doug McDonald Susan McLeod Russell Nelson Bill McGraw Kenny McMullen Darlene Nichols Mike Nitschke Brian Okerson Joyce Payne David Noel Mary Ann Overbey Gary Peters Randy Noles Diane Parker George Peterson 62 Brenda Phelps Juanita Pollock Linda Porter Richard Pittman Marvin Pollock Glenda Radcliff Eugene Pollock Wilkes Pollock Glenn Rentz 63 Jo Ann Rentz Donna Rogers Kay Ruis Michael Rogers Billy Rowan Luola Schierkolk Walter Rodgers Susan Rueter Nancy Scruggs 64 Linda Seymour Johnny Shiver Janet Singletary Joe Sam Shirah Rusty Simpson Julia Singletary Gayle Shiver James Sims Andra Smith 66 Bobbi Smith James Southall Debra Starling Brenda Smith Patty Spells Dianne Stephens Derrel Smith Bobby Stalvey Pandy Stephens Martha Stevens Don Studstill Benny Timothy Judy Story Freddy Tatch Robert Tindall Louis Storey Linda Thornton Billy Tomlinson Joyce Tomlinson Billy Van Ausdall Linda Walker Elwyn Tomlinson Paul Valentine Tommy Waldron Leon Tucker Dennis Vickers Daisy Wall 69 Mary Wall Rodney Webb Donna Weldon Steve Ward John Weeks Anne Wells Murray Webb Lynn Weeks Donnie Wells 70 Tommy West Pat Whittington Jeff Willis Marsha Wetherington Lynn Wilkes Dale Wood Phillip Wetherington Carol Willis Johnny Yanconish 71 Stalking the halls with the supreme air of superi- ority that belongs only to the most upper upperc’iss- men, the 1968 seniors raised Lowndes High School from a mass of disunity to a smoothly organized whole. Although maintaining a light and spirited attitude, senior class members knew that their last year required much serious thought and many de- cisive actions. Keeping these ideas in mind, they finished the jobs before them with a strong sense of purpose that will carry over with them into the future. Ho Honor Graduates who spoke at Commencement Exercises were: Maxine Fletcher: Education; Nancy Scruggs: Ethics and Religion; Shirley Corbett: Invocation; Murray Webb: Science and Technology; Walter Rodgers: Law and Or- der; Bonnie Bridges: Personal Responsibilities; Laura Morrow: Communications; Mark Darden: The Challenge of Change ; Clyde Lamon: Salutatory; Daisy Wall: Valedictory; 74 nor Graduates Freida Zipperer, Bill Kent, Pat Whittington Kelsey, Rhonda Young, Joyce Tomlinson, Patty Spells, Brenda Smith, Paul Valentine, Betty Lightsey, Diane Parker Stalvey, Susan Brown, Wilma Hendrix, Walter Rodgers, Daisy Wall, Phillip Wetherington, Donnie Collins, Debbie Bernard, Murray Webb, Bonnie Bridges, Maxine Fletcher, Clyde Lamon, Shirley Corbett, Steve Graham, Gary Lott, Patsy Howell, Michael Ganas, Nancy Scruggs, Janice Blue, Mark Darden, Laura Morrow, Carl Baker. 75 Graduating Class of 1967-68 Business Education Mrs. Carolyn Howard Mrs. Linda Sane The bulletin board in the guidance office was a gift to the school by the Future Business Leaders. Physical Education Physical education separate from athletics experienced its first successful year at Lowndes this year. Volleyball, flicker ball, basketball, and jumping on the tram- poline were the most often engaged in sports. Mrs. Frances Collins Mrs. Margaret Cowart Counselor Secretary to the Counselor Assistant Principal Carlton Adams speaks to Sophomores during orientation. Mrs. Sarah Cothron Mr. Carlton Adams School Secretary Assistant Principal Administration and Guidance Office At the core of all school activities and functions lies the administration and guidance offices. Con- cerned with keeping the school running smoothly and helping students to make the most of the high school years, the counselors and people in the main office keep Lowndes High moving at a steady pace. 82 Principal T. H. Wall checks absentee list. Lowndes County Board of Education Special Education Mr. John Massey Members of the Lowndes County Board of Education show their continuing interest in the affairs of Lowndes High School by frequent visits to our new school plant. Mrs. Regina Sharpe The journalism class, an extension of the Eng- lish Department, combined practical application of language skills with fundamental journalism and produced the Saga. This concept of learning through participation in real situations was espe- cially successful in the study of composition. Rusty Simpson, Donna Rogers, Phillip Coppage and Editor Laura Morrow plan another edition of the Saga. ” Donna Rogers, Janice Blue, Allen Hunzeker, and Jon Darby, really bene- fit from their fifth period Journalism class. One of the Saga's advisors, Mrs. Corinne Coleman works under the hinderance of ban- daged fingers. Journalism Mrs. Corrine Coleman Mrs. Catherine Adams Mis. Elanor Rawlins Spanish Mrs. Francis Davis Mr. Jack Webb Mrs. Bonnie Horton Mrs. Jackie Altman With emphasis on gaining understanding through the study of great works of world, American, and English authors, the English department has initiated a well-rounded program of study including composition and actual language comprehension. For the first time, a humanities class explored the age-old questions of man and his search for identity. The language department offered studies in Spanish, complemented by an audio-lingual laboratory. English Spanish Mr. Webb carries on one of his unusual but interesting class discussions. Mrs. Altman helps students with grammar problems. Students partici- pate in class dis- cussions. Science Offering students a wide range of courses and utilizing the finest laboratory equipment, the Science Department encourages the study of modern scientific concepts and the fundamentals of basic science study. Mr. Zane Robinson Mrs. Becky Guinn Martha Stevens works in Chemistry Lab. Tommy Waldron and Steve Blanton are two students who take the Advanced Chemistry and Lab Science Course. i „ , „„ „ , Government and Russian History. Students fill one of the many Social Science classrooms. As a part of the Student Council elections, students Maps as well as excellent teachers are an asset were given the opportunity to gain valuable knowl- to the Lowndes Social Science Department. edge and experience in the use of voting machines. Social Mr. Jerry Edwards Mr. William Thaxton Mr. Roy Wetherington Mrs. Ed Withrow 88 Mrs. Bill Holt Science Mr. Steve Kebler Mr. Emory Connell U.S. Government students study straight from the government book and also review current events as pre- sented by a prominent national newspaper. 89 Vocational Agriculture an rmmi Efficient Industrial Arts shop is a benefit to students. d Industrial Arts Mr. Pierce Wade Mr. E. J. Fannin Home Economics Mrs. Margaret Okerson Offering three years of home economics and a course in family living, the department, headed by Mrs. John Okerson, helps to prepare students to accept the responsibilities of adult living in today's fast-moving society. Winners of the Home Economics Department's Fashion Show. Home Economics students review a recipe before pre- paring the dish. Visitors to the school examine the fine facilities of the Home Economics department. Library showcase displays trophies. Mrs. Jimmie Lee Wall Librarian Students enjoy the use of Lowndes' efficient Library. Teresa Parrish uses one of the many sets of research material. 93 i Library The library, upon which all departments depend for their materials, expanded with an increased volume of books for the students' use. With red carpeting, individual study carrels, listening booths, a conference room, a large picture window, attractive furniture, and modern lighting, the Lowndes High School Library combines efficiency with a relaxed, in- formal atmosphere to become a quiet haven for study and research. Students enjoy the antics of impromptu skits in the Drama class- room . Speech — Drama Music The Glee Club takes a short rest during an assembly. Soloist Vicki Morris sings during Christmas Assembly. Sandra Kirkland shows persistence in her ex- pression during her portrayal of Ginger. Carol Finfrock, president of Thespian Club. 1967-68 will hereafter be known as the year the LHS Speech and Music Departments cleaned up in the way of awards, honors, and numerous presentations. Barely a year old, the LHS baby was never still whether a third period drama student was dying gracefully on the class stage or the Glee Club were all trying vainly to reach the same note, the word was Go!, the method was Fight!, and the motto heard loud and clear was Win! Win! Win! George Green and Ann Brightwell portray Duncan and Lady Macbeth in the Drama Department's pro- duction of Macbeth. Mark Darden and Pat Klaus practice for Macbeth. Mrs. Dorothy Carter, Glee Club Director Math In 1938, the little guy in the comic strips who wore glasses, knee-pants, and always carried a book or two around with him was considered a bookworm, really out of it. All the regular guys wore striped turtle necks and were called Billy, Stinky, or Runt. And there was always The Roughie (Butch) who, after beating the pants off of all the regular guys was finally given his come-up - pance by our hero, the bookworm who explained to the guys (who now accepted him as an Honorary Human Be- ing) that he had triumphed using the Laws of Aero-Dy- namics, Newton’s Law of the Flying Fist, and on and on for five panels until the guys thought Math was pretty useful after all. Nowadays Math is a little more important. Numer- ous technological advances, our space program, our automated, computerized society, the need for logical thinking in a seemingly chaotic world - all of these point out the importance and usefulness of an understand- ing of Mathematics. Besides, you never know when some bully might come along. Mr. Fred McLeod Miss Margaret Baroniak Miss Baroniak helps students solve math problems. Students make excellent use of specially designed math desks. The Art Department's most prized possession: The Ring. Art A single stroke of a brush means This is me means This is what I believe in, care about, and worry over. means This is what I want you to feel, too. Mrs. Hilda McElvey was always there to help, to criticize, or to just talk to. She was the one who showed LHS and her students the beauty of communicating through art - all in the single stroke of a brush. Mrs. Hilda McElvey Clubs Senior Tri-Hi- Y Tri-Hi-Y members listen to program. Sr. Tri-Hi-Y delegates to Youth As- sembly, Donna Rogers and Patty Spells, enjoy a break during their busy schedule in Atlanta. Club members volunteer for money raising project. 100 Lowndes High delegation to YMCA Youth Assembly register at State Capitol. Mrs. Frances Davis, Advisor. • Judy Parker, a junior member of the Tri- Hi-Y was elected President of the South West District for 1968-1969. Santa Claus is a common sight at the Christmas Party for under privileged children sponsored by the Sr. Tri-Hi-Y. 101 Junior Tri-Hi-Y The Junior Tri-Hi-Y, a Christian organiza- tion consisting of sophomore girls, helps to develop a Christian personality and build a Christian society in the school and community. During this school term, members have suc- ceeded in doing a fine job of Christian work. Through world service, community projects, and school projects, the Junior Tri-Hi-Y has proved to be a worthwhile, active Christian club. Officers: Jenny Dawkins, president; Mrs. Jackie Altman, advisor; Debbie Simmons, vice president; Brenda Howell, secretary; Jan Folsom, chaplain; Kathy LePla, not pictured, treasurer. Money making project held at basket- ball game. Panel Discussion; Marie Bowman, Jenny Nadack, Jackie Hambrick, Judy Hesters, Nancy Evans. Members Senior Hi-Y The Senior Hi-Y, through its active support of the Y Club program and through the enthusi- astic guidance of its leaders, strives to give the student body a better knowledge of Christian character. The main activity of the Senior Hi-Y this year was the Annual Youth Assembly. Three club members spent and survived three days at the state capitol in Atlanta with 2000 other teenagers. Purpose of the Hi-Y is To create, maintain, and extend, throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. Junior Hi-Y The Junior Hi-Y, made up of Christian, sopho- more boys, helps to build a strong Christian char- acter and a fine Christian society in the school and community. Throughout the entire school term, they have succeeded in doing a great job of Christian work. Along with hard work were the good times such as Youth Assembly in Atlanta. Junior Hi-Y has proved itself to be a hard-working, worthwhile club. Officers: Eddie Hightower, Jimmy Dugger, David Griffin, and Dennis Kluball. 104 Key Club Officers led Key members in a productive year. Led by their cool-headed, serious president, Leland Linahan, the Key Club accomplished much. Clayton, their Sharpe politician, was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Thirteenth Division. Keep- ing the football stadium and gym clean were their major enjoyments. As additional projects, Viking stadium cushions were sold and funds used to purchase concrete benches for the school. One of their main undertakings was to clear and level the site chosen for the baseball field. Members of this highly efficient service club are clean-cut LHS boys with at least an 80 average. Board of Directors: Enthusiastic Key Club raem- Greg Odom, Phillip Coppage, bets advertise the stadium and Clayton Sharpe. cushions. 105 Lynn Lanier, President Mr. Jack Webb, Sponsor FTA With a weird, wonderful advocate of trans- cendental meditation as their fearless leader”, the Lowndes High chapter of the Future Teachers of America sailed through the year amid Teachers-of-the-Month, conventions at Rock Eagle, and the opportunity to be Teacher for a Day. Consisting of a slate of six capable officers and a group of industrious members, the FTA led a productive, beneficial year at LHS. Diane Bussy sits before Mr. Roy Wetherington whom she taught for on FTA Day. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA MEMO: To All FBLA Members FROM: The One Who Knows Note well: you have been coached, coddled, nagged at, yelled at, kissed, hugged, and worried over by Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Sands. You feel that you are now ready to walk into any office, sit very precisely in a straightbacked chair, open your little spiral note- book, and taking pencil in hand, look The Boss squarely in the eyeball and ask, Shall I take some dictation, SIR? HA! I say to you overconfidents. HA! Do you think this is ALL you have to know? Let me tell you some of the facts of Business Life. First, know how to make a decent cup of coffee. (Very Improtant.) Second, know how to be fashionably or at least excusably late. (It will save you your job.) Third, become indispensible. (Don't tell the boss where the paper- clips are.) Fourth, dress nicely, but not too well. (Bosses' wives are a suspicious lot.) Fifth, learn how to outrun the boss. (They're making those executive desks smaller this year.) And last, enjoy your work. Otherwise you've gone through all this trouble for nothing. Thank you for your time, THE BOSS Future Homemakers of America What will the future hold for a large group of Lowndes High girls? Maybe the opportunity to turn a house into a home? The F. H. A. Club is learning how to plan for the most important people in the world - the family. To plan for such a near future event, these girls participated in district and state rallies and conventions; camps; programs involving home decoration and management; meal and party planning, and preparing and serving; wardrobe building; child care; and make-up application. These busy girls also sponsored a Cooking School and the Sweetheart Ball. This club made a tremendous contribution to the school by furnishing the front lobby. Through the school's service program, they supplied a Christmas Basket to a Nursing Home. Because of hard work, these girls and their sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Okerson, the Home Economics Department has moved several steps ahead. Doni Webb: President Other Officers: Patty Spells, Brenda Smith, and Kay Ruis Sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Okerson, and Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow, Laura Morrow Members Decorating Christmas Tree COOKING SCHOOL THURSDAY SEPT. 1 st presented: I)' niituriilcpis LOWNDES HIGH LECTURE ROOM sroi’Soi e«l • ’ K H. A. CLUB Who is a winner? The winner is the one who will work the hardest to make his project No. 1 in the County, District, State, and National levels of competition. The winner is the one who is in the 4-H Club. You will find a good 4-H club member at all regular 4-H club meetings plus all extra meet- ings. He will volunteer for committees, will run for offices, and do his best to make the best better. The winner is also the one who tries to find new ideas and new angles with which to display or demonstrate new ideas in projects. The Lowndes High 4-H Club has many winners. It had the highest representation in County Council offices; Lowndes got six out of seven. Lowndes also had four members, Amy Okerson, Brian Okerson, Susan Touchton, and Leon Tucker, selected to attend the Citizenship Short Course in Washington, D.C. ABOVE: Mr. William Thaxton is the 4-H Club Advisor. LEFT: Mr. Douglas Durham, Assistant County Extension Agent; Mrs. Ted Phelps - County Extension Home Economist. County Council officers representing Lowndes High: Judy Hesters - Recreation Leader; George Kirkland - Reporter; Amy Okerson - President; Brian Okerson - Boy's Vice President; Susan Touchton - Secretary; (Not shown: Lee Stubbs - Parliamentarian). Club Officers: Ann Zipperer, secretary; Kristine Wheeler, songleader; Jo Ann Rentz, girl's vice-president; Susan Touchton, president; Mike Coody, parlia- mentarian; George Kirkland, boy's vice-president; and Judy Hesters, reporter. The meetings of the Science club take place in Mr. Robinson's room on club This year the Science Club, under the leader- ship of President Phillip Coppage and Mr. Zane Robinson helped to pro- mote interest in science throughout the school. As money-making projects, they had several car smashes before basketball games, to build spirit. They also held cake and cookie sales in the lunch- room. day. Alan Drew, with George Kirkland, received honorable mention in the annual Science Fair. Their project is pictured above. Science Club Mr. Zane Robinson Sponsor Clayton Sharpe works over a Officers: Steve Rampley, Phillip Coppage and Pat microscope in the lab. Quarterman. Il? Allied Medical Careers members attend meetings on club day. Allied Medical Careers Club The Allied Medical Careers Club upheld its purpose this year by increasing interest in careers in the field of medicine. They also sponsored the Miss Perfect Lips Contest. Mrs. Dorothy Carter was the winner. Mrs. Becky Guinn Sponsor President, Linda Porter, presides over the meeting. Club Officers: Martha Stevens, Linda Porter, Luola Schierkolk, and Jan Kinsey. 113 Officers: Brenda Smith, treasurer; Cynthia McLeod, chaplain; Clyde Lamon, president; Debbi Bernard, reporter; Laura Morrow, second vice-president; Daisy Wall, first vice-president; and Nancy Scruggs, secretary. Old and new members I 14 State Beta Club President Greg Odom Sponsor: Mr. John Massey Members are known as brains, someone who likes to fry fish, sponsor talent shows, go to conventions, blow up balloons, ride on unfinished highways, wing-ding-doodle, ride in elevators, eat at Shoney's, wear overalls, and campaign for the winning presidential candidate. Under the dedicated leadership of Mr. John Massey and an energetic slate of officers, Betas took a prominent position in the making of a wonderful year. Upholding the club ideals of character, leadership, and achievement, they worked diligently and earned the election of Greg Odom as State President, First Place winner in the annual talent show was Mark Darden. The trio, Ann Brightwell, Vickie Morris, and Judy Parker, placed third in talent competition. Mavis Sirmans, with her own version of the popular soul movement, and Sandy Joiner, in an original Charleston arrangement, tied for second place. Norma Jean Bajalia pantomimed Calling Moody Field as a part of talent presentations. Amy Okerson curtsied demurely before being seated at the piano. Pep The largest club in school, the Pep Club, shows the real spirit of Lowndes High by its membership. It secures attendance at games because of season tickets as its membership fee. The massive club meetings con- sist of loud hurrahs as well as a bit of dancing to the music. To hold down the crowd is, of course, the coaching staff, which is the sharpest group around. Their head in Pep Club meeting is the Honorable Coach William Davis. With Davis pushing and the students pulling, the Pep Club surges ahead - all 300 of them. School spirit became the number one problem at the first of the school year because there was hardly any. To get school spirit really moving, the cheerleaders and the Pep Club started numerous projects to get the ball rolling. They had a cheering section at football and basketball games. At meetings the cheerleaders would teach new yells to the students who would really show spirit at games. Pep rallies were held during the last part of the school day before games for the whole student body to get their pep wound up and learn cheers for the upcoming game. Homerooms and different clubs would make banners for the contest sponsored each week by the Student Council. At pep rallies the winner of the contest was announced and a big first place ribbon awarded. A spirit jug was adopted by the student body, the purpose being to always keep it filled with spirit. Club The cheerleaders did skits at meetings showing ways to enjoy the game more and make it more enjoyable for others. They also had students entertain with their special talents. During the basketball tournaments, a Viking Fleet was sponsored by the basket- ball cheerleaders. They had posters to go on all cars which met and left together from the school. The Pep Club sponsored a Mr. Legs contest in which the coaching staff participated. This was judged by the ap- plause of the student body. The winner, Coach ferry Ed- wards, received a pair of ny- long stockings, and a kiss from Lowndes High's very own woman coach, Miss Lu Clyatt. Officers: Sherri Williams, Sweetheart, Freddie Brogdon, Bobby Stalvey, Glenn Gregory, Walter Rodgers, Kenny McMullen, Johnny Hambrick, Jimmy Biles, Dale Edwards, Peg- gy Anderson, Sweetheart. The F. F.A. is a national organization composed of young men enrolled in vocational agricultural classes. Participating in many activities this year, these boys were co-sponsors of the annual Sweet- heart Ball. They donated their time and energy to plant grass around the stadium. They have also participated in many local activities such as ex- hibits at the fair, and competition on the state level. Sponsors: Mr. Price Turner, and Mr. Sam Dasher Homeroom Presidents Who runs the school? Who makes the rules and who should abide by them? There is a delicate balance between Student Gov- ernment and the Administration. Yet this separate-but-equal balance is kept in equi- librium by the open-mindedness of the Of- ficials and the hard-driving determination of student organizations such as the Home- room Presidents. Elected by their fellow students, they serve the entire school. With major conflicts avoided by open forum and frank discussion of the issues, the Home- room Presidents have set a precedent next year's seniors must strive hard to equal. I 19 Student Council The representative body of the school, the Student Council governs, disciplines, and is acknowledged by the students as the locus around which the school revolves. Who says it's a man’s world? This vital organ is headed by the fe- male of the species. The four-girl slate of officers were guided by Mrs. Regina Sharpe, sponsor. To climax the year, a school flag was drawn by Student Council member Sandy Boswell, and was made by Mrs. John Okerson. It hangs in the school lobby. Another school year came to an end and the 1968-1969 Student Council officers were chosen. The Student Council has ... leaders ... (Daisy Wall, president; Nancy Scruggs, vice-presi- dent; Peggy Anderson, treasurer; Sandy Joiner, secretary) workers ... representatives ... the welcome the orientation the bonfire arousing school spirit the leader student-faculty cooperation and a new slate of officers takes over. VICA The club that has the big banquet every year. This year Representative Bill Stuckey was the guest speaker. In district competition, cosmetologist Betsy Hall placed first. Harry Farmer and Eddie Herring excelled as mechanics in the Plymout Trouble- Shooting contest. All three competed on the state level. Winners on all levels, VICA members took top place for their Homecom- ing float. Their club meetings are quite formal and meticulously organized, but it is with great pride that VICA members wear the burgundy blazer with the national seal on the breast pocket. Mike Howard, Mark Darden, Daisy Wall, Time Out for Ginger . Macbeth - Mark Darden, Lady Macbeth - 124 Ann Brightwell Carol Finfrock President Phillip Coppage Vice President Sherri Williams Secretary The Thespian Club of LHS is a brown cow in a field of white sheep; for while every club is concerned with direct com- munity service the Thespian Club is pri- marily interested in bettering its own mem- bers first. How to stand straight, how to walk, how to talk to a group of strangers, how to feel at ease when your socks are drooping - with this knowledge and a little imagination, Thespian members come out shining a little brighter and feeling confi- dent enough to take on the whole world. How Now, Brown Cow? Quartet: Charles Thurman, Greg Odom, Warren Seally, and Murray Webb. Glee Mrs. Dorothy Carter, Chorus Director, talks to chorus be- fore they perform for the stu- dent body at the Christmas program. 126 Above: Pam Tyre plays the piano for the chorus to harmonize by. Left: Judy Parker helps direct the chorus. Trio members: Vicki Morris, Ann Brightwell and Judy Parker sing for a chapel program. Club What is it like to be a singer? It's being able to carry a tune, sing a rhythm, differentiate between degrees of notes, show expression while singing, dance, and smile all at the same time. It's also being able to perform before groups; like church groups at Barretts, Clyattville, and Valdosta; at a Key Club meeting, the P.T. A.; and go to Tifton for the Christian Life Conference. Being a singer is also having the opportunity to be selected to membership in the All State Chorus and sing for the State Legislature in Atlanta. One will enjoy music more after he has been in Mrs. Dorothy Carter's Mixed Chorus. Lowndes High Viking Band Director: Mr. Bill Martin Drum Major: Steve Johnson Majorettes: Peggy Passmore, Peggy Hiers, Frances Clifford, Judy Hesters. LOWNDES III 128 Officers: Cindy Slocum, Kay Barfield, Susan Touchton, Allen Drew, Jon Darby, Steve Johnson, Greg Odom. A crash of cymbals, a burst of brass, and then a tiny tinkle of a triangle in the rear and the L. H. S. Band stmts onto the field, proud as punch and sounding better than ever, for they know that they sound the L. H. S. spirit, wild and free, warm and loving, fierce and demanding, yet al- ways devoted, every crying, L. H. S. for now and ever! Leaders 9 CONCERT BAND Flag Corps: Sue Roberts, Jean Carter, Vicki Combs, Sherry Shelton, Ruth Luntsford, Mary Dasher, Brenda Smith, Beverly Dollar. Seniors: Patsy Howell, Regina Kelly, Wilma Hendrix, Brian Okerson, Gary Griffis, David Evans, Jon Darby. 130 LHS Band marching in its homecoming parade. The band waits, but not in vain, because we won the Bainbridge game. ATTENTION! Visiting Conductor, Mr. Ed Barr of Valdosta Junior High, helps out before Festival. The band participates in the Christmas program for students. Saga The staff never missed a deadline except for once by about one hour. Several times, because of short weeks or special events, they published after only a four day work week. Hailed by the student body for their full news coverage, the Saga will continue under the editorship of other students who will have to work hard to fulfill the tradition of the 1968 Saga staff. Editor Laura Morrow, Shirley Corbett, and Managing Editors Donna Rogers and Sandy Joiner plan paper. Brenda Smith, Shirley Corbett, Jean Carter, Janet Dickey, Nancy Scruggs, Janice Blue, andS. G. Folsom plan news stories. Sports writers, Janet Dickey, S. G. Folsom, Benny Timothy, Herman Coppage, Allen Hunzeker, and Rusty Simpson, assign each other stories. Photographer, Allen Hunzeker. Printer, S. G. Folsom. Students making up the staff of Snoopy's Corner. Typist, Marsha Wetherington. 133 Both Beginner ... And Veteran ... M u n i n S t f f From the first day when nebulous plans are made ... Until the last page is finished and it’s time to go home ... Through slumps of uninspired blankness ... 134 And periods of restless creativity ... Struggling through the chaos of un- balanced balances, fretting because of too many names and not enough money ... And smiling with the accomplishment of finished pages ready for shipment ... The photographers in their dark, little cubby hole of And staff members alike, each striving separately mystical gadgets and smells, turning out the precious and as a coordinated unit to complete the task of pictures to recall the life of a growing school ... capturing the essence of the many worlds of LHS ... All of this and more to create a shining memory to be treasured for years to come ... THE MUNIN. 135 Linda Kinchen, Alice White, and Mrs. T. H. Wall GALA Officers: Alice White, Linda Kinchen, Bonney Kilgore, and Sue Roberts. Members: Alice White, Linda Kinchen, Bonney Kilgore, Sue Roberts, Mrs Wall, advisor, Linda Drazdowski, Thelma Durrance, Ruth Mathis, Linda Thorton, Sherry Shelton, Joyce Lee, and Ken Lambert. Not pictured are Linda Sue Brown, Elaine Etheridge, and Susan McLeod GALA, Georgia Association of Library Assistants, established a scrapbook this year for the first time. The girls have put many hours of tedious work into it. It contains pictures of the library, constitution of the club, and a compiled list of projects. One hundred paintings by fa- mous artists were purchased for the purpose of adding more beauty to the library. Old papers that dated back to the 1800's were given by Mr. E. J. Biederman, engineer for construction of new Lowndes High. The club earned the 100 per- cent attendance award at Eighth District Student Library Assistants' meeting in Waycross. Lots of work, but fun! 136 Unofficial LHS Officials Lunchroom staff headed by Mrs. Dees. Bus Drivers: Mr. Byrd Mr. Bauknecht Mr. Rogers An efficient Lunchroom staff and custodians are a vital part of any school. And where would we be with- out the drivers of the big yellow buses to transport the students of LHS? 137 Football Lowndes 0 Cook 13 Lowndes 0 Berrien 7 Lowndes 0 Thomasville 0 Jenkins 32 12 Bainbridge 0 6 Northside 0 Cairo 33 0 Crisp 26 19 20 Ware Co. Coffee Co. The lights go on with the brilliance that only lights on a green football field can have. The boys prepare, the but- terflies fly, and the coach goes over last minute details. The band marches in, then come the players - The Star Spangled Banner echoes over the trees, and then turf flies . .. The cheers ring throughout the stands as the announcer blares over the speaker the happenings of the football game for those not able to comprehend what is going on and for those who just didn’t quite get that last play or understand that last penalty. The spirit in the air seems to put something into the boys as the games goes on, takes shape, and we pull ahead (or stay behind). Finally, it’sover. Cars leave, lights go off and there is but the lonely field. There until the next game with only one friend to keep it company - The hopeful Coach. Coach Adams discusses the game with team's doctor, Dr. Jesse Parrott, and trainer, Larry Klaus. Gary Carter tries to push through two Crisp Billy Tomlinson holds to a Bainbridge opponent. County foes. 1967 Viking Steve Bonner rushes ahead and gains valuable yardage during the Berrien vs Lowndes game. Sam Fender pushes off defender and tries to cover more ground for the Vikings. Dale Edwards Jimmy Clifton Steve Bonner Phillip Coppage Billy Tomlinson Clyde Lamon Sam Fender Tommy Dampier 142 Standouts Lowndes' L. M. Jackson runs the ball J. R. Carter pulls down a Berrien foe. and gains yardage for Lowndes. Henry Orr Gary Carter Freddy Steedley J. R. Carter Marc Lindsey Jimmy Biles Danny Folsom Randy Allison 143 Junior Varsity Midgets Bill Dickey and Leonard Nix. Junior Varsity cheerleaders: Margaret Dar- den, Pat Klaus, Susan Parker, Jo Karen Lane, and Jeanie King. New cheerleaders, screams, runs by L. M., tackles by Avery, touchdowns by Summerlin, winning games, having a suc- cessful season, trips, Randy's passes, in- juries, and Bill and Leanord playing quarter- back and halfback. All these made the Junior Varsity. It was their reputation and their fun. Freddy Price, manager, Chris Williams, Eugene Roberts, Butch Copeland, Wendell Cooper, Bill Dickey, Leonard Nix, Robert Fountain, Randy Allison, Robert York, Avery Blanton, Lee Stubbs, Larry Over- street, Arthur Ashworth, Raymond Blanton, Gary Dampier, Danny Combs, James Carter, Ronnie Sum- merlin, L. M. Jackson, and Danny Moore. 144 The Leader ... Photo Courtesy Valdosta Times In Sports There Is Practice ... Fun ... Volume ... Photo Courtesy Valdosta Times Pride before ... Photo Courtesy Valdosta Times and Happiness after ... 145 Girls Basketball Lowndes Vikettes 17-7 Sub Region Champions 6-0 Runner-Up at Hahira - Lowndes Invitational Christmas Tournament Vikettes Head Coach Steve Kebler Kristine Wheeler, Diane Brogdon, Jackie Moye, Kay Barfield, Nancy Scruggs, Janet Flynt, Kim Dennis, Debbie Lineberger, Mary Dasher, Daisy Wall, Janie Price, Margie Mathis, Kay Price, Debbie Lumley, Freida Zipperer, Diane Coffman, Judy Dennis, Becky Carter, Mariana Howard, Ruth Mathis. 146 Photo Courtesy Valdosta Times Photo Courtesy Valdosta Times Kay Barfield and Daisy Wall struggle for the ball in the Lowndes vs Cairo ball game. Judy Dennis and Freida Zipperer corner a Berrien foe. Becky Carter Daisy Wall Freida Zipperer Judy Dennis Nancy Scruggs Kay Barfield Janet Flynt Debbie Lumley 147 Boys Basketball Lowndes High Vikings 8-12 Going into a still gym, feeling the penetration of pride, and knowing the expectations of the gather- ing crowd is the cause for Viking outstanding per- formances this year. Boys basketball, a challenge. A challenge accepted by the boys that are Vikings Terry Wilkes jumps to begin the Lowndes vs Berrien game. Tim Jackson, Kenny Dupree, Gene Sirmons, Wendell Cooper, Jerry Whiddon, Jerome Register, John Tomlinson, Rusty Simpson, Marshall McLane, Darrell DeLoach, Gene Hughes, Arthur Ashworth, Pat Linahan, (manager), James Pritchett, Terry Wilkes, Steve Bonner, Jeff Willis, Herman Coppage, Gary Dampier, and Viking Head Coach, William Davis. 148 Leland Linahan Herman Coppage Terry Wilkes 149 Junior Varsity Vikette Junior Varsity 8-1 With the leadership of head coach Lou Clyatt, the J.V. had a winning season. It all came from hard work and lots of spirit, which was inspired by the fact that It's all in the state of mind. Junior Varsity head coach Lou Clyatt Kristine Wheeler, Jackie Moye, Debbie Lineberger, Kim Dennis, Margie Mathis, Kay Price, Diane Brogdon, and Debbie Lumley. 150 Baseball 968 Freddy Steedley rushes past first on his way to second base while ... Sam Fender is watching on Jeff Willis works on the side, third - and ... Lowndes High Vikings baseball team at Lanier County High School. Pictured here is Coach Noel George, head coach of the team. 151 Baseball came late Vikettes perform Vikettes gractice Happy Vikettes Viking learns Vikings practice they prevailed football, and girls basketball with their ’68 153 Viking Spirit Patty Spells Football Cheerleaders A moment of silence, and ten separate but united prayers express the hope for a safe victory. Peggy Anderson Janet Dickey and Brenda Hightower Linda Walker, Janet Dickey, and Alana Boone. Peggy Anderson, Patty Spells, Beverly Brown, and Ina Harrell. Nancy Scruggs 1967-1968 Football Cheerleaders: Peggy Anderson, Patty Spells, Beverly Brown, Linda Walker, Ina Harrell, Terry Blanton, Alana Boone, Janet Dickey, Brenda Hightower, Nancy Scruggs. Co-captain, Terry Blanton Captain, Brenda Hightower Beverly Brown Ina Harrell Nancy Scruggs 155 Basketball The cheerleaders cheer the Viking teams on to victory in the gym. 1967-1968 Basketball cheerleaders: Janice Blue. Linda Seymour, Sherri Williams, Beverly Newman, Dorothy Evans, Donna Rogers, Doni Webb, and Judy Whiddon. Clapping hands depicts the spirit of these girls ... Cheerleaders Janice Blue, captain Beverly Newman Doni Webb The cheerleaders lead the students in a cheer during a lively pep rally. Dorothy Evans Sherri Williams Mascot Features Miss Spirit Charleston anyone? 1967-1968 MISS SPIRIT, Sandy Joiner Sandy is an all-around winner! She captured second place in the Beta Club Talent show with a piano-Charleston number and she also stole the hearts of many Valdostans as she ranked among the five finalists in the Miss Valdosta Pageant and charmed the lasting friendships of twelve other girls with the title, Miss Congeniality . The Miss Congeniality trophy of the Miss Val- dosta Pageant, 1968, is the prized possession of Miss Joiner. 160 PHOTO COURTESY JACK ROWE PHOTOGRAPHY Princess Frey ja Miss Terry Blanton Sylvia Crum, 2nd runner-up Terry Blanton, Princess Frey ja Sandy Joiner, 1st runner-up 5 finalists: Terry Blanton, Sylvia Crum, Janet Dickey, Becky Hennley, Sandy Joiner. Princess Frey ja 161 HOMECOMING QUEEN, Miss Janice Blue Homecoming Queen and Her Court SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE, Miss Terry Blanton SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE, Miss Alana Boone 162 JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE, Miss Sherri Williams SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE, Miss Jackie Hambrick JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE, Miss Brenda Chaney SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE, Miss Peggy Hiers Sophomore Who’s Who MR. AND MISS SOPHOMORE CLASS: Jan Folsom, and Steve Beverly. MOST TALENTED: Judy Hesters and David Griffin MOST CONGENIAL: Lell Barfield MOST CONGENIAL: James Pritchett MOST DEPENDABLE: Peggy Passmore and Mike McMullen MOST DETERMINED Teresa Parrish and John Tomlinson MR. and MISS JUNIOR CLASS Sherri Williams and Gary Carter Junior Who’s Who MOST DEPENDABLE Doni Webb and Steve Rampley Warren Sealy 167 Cathy Hensley Vicki Morris MOST CONGENIAL MOST TALENTED Carlton Copeland MR. and MISS SENIOR CLASS Janice Blue and Rusty Simpson MOST CONGENIAL Alana Boone and Harold Atkins Senior Who's Who MOST DETERMINED, Daisy Wall and Clyde Lamon MOST DEPENDABLE Leland Linahan Donna Rogers MOST TALENTED Mark Darden Peggy Anderson 169 Laura Morrow and Mark Darden Senior Chosen by the senior homeroom teachers, the Senior Superlatives are outstanding students in all phases of school life. They devote their time and effort to accomplish more than is required. For the betterment of themselves, and for the honor of our school, they do their best in every endeav- or. The Senior Superlatives instill pride in their teachers and classmates - they are the countermove against hippies and draft-dodgers. These teenagers will be fie adults of tomorrow. Our world will be in their hands - and what capable hands they shall be. Leadership, responsibility and hard work have already been introduced to them. As presidents of clubs, team members, award winners, and elected officers, they have proven their worth. Leland Linahan is president of the Kay Club, a basket- ball player, a baseball player, and a real nice guy. He gave everyone a .scare when he contracted spinal meningitis - but that unfaltering Viking spirit pulled him through! And the list has hardly begun; Clyde Lamon - president of the Beta Club; Daisy Wall - president of the Student Council; Brenda Hightower - editor of the Munin ; Sandy Joiner - Miss Spirit; Mark Darden - our leading man (what more can we say?); Laura Morrow - editor of the Saga ; Phillip Cop- page - president of the Science Club; Freida Zipperer - a guard for the Vikettes (you’ve got to see her to believe her); Janice Blue - our Homecoming Queen and ardent basketball supporter; Nancy Scruggs - vice-president of the Student Council; and Rusty Simpson - chosen by his teammates to receive the awards for Most Outstanding Player in both bas- ketball and baseball. But the list still isn't finished - we just don't have enough room to praise them any further. Besides - they might get a swelled head! Nevertheless, every school has its students who say, Let George do it! These are our Georges”. Daisy Wall Phillip Coppage Freida Zipperer 170 Leland Linahan Janice Blue Rusty Simpson Nancy Scruggs 171 Activities The queen and her court grace the annual LHS Home coming parade. Senior class members sing spiritedly about the Eagles' predicted downfall. Home In their Nordic war vessel, the sophomore class sailed the streets proclaiming a Viking victory. Taking first place with their version of the old South, DCT members proudly adorn their masterpiece of long hours and 174 hard work. The industrious homeroom presidents, led by Rusty Simpsoii, built this fine specimen. The parade was a bang-up success, and Gordon Crozier's old car added to the explosive spirit. coming One of the major events of the year, Homecoming at LHS, is a wonderful time of contagious spirit and warmth in student unity. The happenings of Homecoming week turn into wonderful memories when the brilliance of reality fades away and a hazy glow of reminiscence remains in a student's heart. Spirit blazes high at the bon- °n the arm of her escort, Rusty Simp- fire and pep rally on Thursday son Janice Blue, Homecoming queen night. and the new Miss LHS, receives roses from Senior Class President Steve Bonner. Sandy Joiner, Lowndes High's Miss Spirit, is escorted off the field after the toss by the three football captains. Symbolizing the mighty Viking spirit, Mike Howard leads enthusiastic Viking supporters in a cheer. Alana Boone and Terry Blanton are assisted by their escorts David Noel and Leland Linahan. 175 DISTRICT MEET First, it was everybody pile in a car and then off to Cairo in a wild flurry. LHS Driver Ed cars (cramped, smelled funny, scraped fenders and all), Mrs. Carter’s convertible (noisy), Mike Howard's bomb (which didn’t even make it half-way) - they were all loaded up with canned cokes, cheesy crackers, dog-eared playbooks, sweat-drenched speeches, and queasy stomachs a CASE of Pepto Bismol couldn’t cure. One of the MacBeth witches (Carol Finfrock, Pat Klaus, and Lynn Lawson). Mark Darden plays title role in MacBeth. Cast Members - David Sutton, George Greene, and Ann Brightwell. Debate - William Cowart, Greg Odom, Carol Finfrock, and Daisy Wall. Essay - Laura Morrow and Greg Odom. Typing - Sheryl Bennett and Butch Copeland. Shorthand - Susie Reuter. Then, it was seeing all the competition. ( Do you think that cowgirl from Camilla will be back this year? ) ( If we beat Way- cross, we got it. Waycross is the one to beat. ) ( How can that kid expect to win Boy’s Solo when his voice hasn't changed yet? ) ( If we beat Albany, we got it. ) ( Brunswick is the one we gotta beat.) ( Cairo. ) ( Whadaya mean he's going out for GIRL’S SOLO???!!! ) ( We just gotta win somehow! ) And somehow we did. Lowndes High School took third place in overall compe- tition in the Eighth District Literary Meet in Cairo. Judy Parker took first place in Girl's Solo. Mark Darden received the Best Actor Award. Second place awards went to Greg Odum in Boy's Solo, Laura Morrow in Girl's Essay, Judy Parker, Anne Brightwell, and Vicki Morris in Girl's Trio, and1 William Cowart in Boy's Declamation. Third places were Butch Copeland in Boy’s Typing, Sheryl Bennett in Girl's Typ- ing, and Warren Sealy, Murray Webb, and Charles Thurmond in Boy's Quartet, and our play, MacBeth. Greg Odum took fourth place in Boy's Essay, while Margaret Gibbs received the Outstanding Homemaker Award. All in all, it was a very good year. Declamation - Carol Finfrock and William Cowart. Home Economics - Trio - Vicki Morris, Judy Parker, Ann Brightwell Margaret Gibbs, Boys' Quartet - Murray Webb, Chuck Thurmond, Warren Boy's and Girl's Solo - Judy Parker and Greg Odom. Sealy, and Greg Odom. 177 What are the things a student remembers most about high school? First would be that very first day and the mixed emotions that accompany it - so very proud because you've finally made it out of junior high and hit the big time and a little bit frightened about entering a new world. Second comes the day in your junior year when you receive your class ring. What can equal the feelings of pride and happi- ness of knowing that you have earned this more than precious symbol of Lowndes High and its spirit? The 1968 seniors made the Ring Ball a first, hoping to set a precedent for classes to come. For the juniors, a moment of glory, a bright and shining night to remember. Most Improved: Herman Coppage, Baseball; Terry Wilkes, Basketball; Henry Orr, Track; Randy Allison, Football; and Kay Barfield; Bas- ketball. Rusty Simpson: Most Outstanding, Baseball and Basketball. .ussi'. . L- ___ Jd. Jimmy Biles: Mr. Viking, Foot- ball. Becky Carter: Most Outstand- ing, Girls' Basketball. Most Spirited: Sam Fender, Baseball; Rusty Simpson, Basket- ball; Jerry Whiddon, Track; Freida Zipperer, Basketball; and Jimmy Biles, Football. Academic Trophies: Michael Ganas, John Tomlinson, Gary Par- tin, Clyde Lamon, and Daisy Wall. Honors Day Designed to recognize all outstanding stu- dents that have devoted their efforts to making Lowndes High School the success that it is, the second annual Honors Day will be remembered as a time of mixed emotions. For the seniors, it was somewhat of a climax, knowing that the honored seniors were the true leaders. The juniors felt anticipation for the next year when they could assume top spot on the totem pole. A bit of awe filled the sophomores and gave them hopes and dreams for the coming years. When the last honor was bestowed, a group of dedicated and deserving students could feel the flush of pride in their accomplishments. Students receiving honors coming from the Guidance office. 182 Winners of the math awards. Mike Howard, alias Mike Lane, Tiger D. J. , was voted the most outstanding speech and drama student. Cathy Hensley, John Tomlinson, and Sharon Hodges will represent Lowndes High at Boys and Girls State. Winners of FFA and agriculture awards. Students receiving various citizenship awards. What is a school? A school is the people that make it up - the students, the teachers, each indi- vidual that plays a part of making a school more than just an institute of learning? Together they work and play, laugh and cry to make a year. Rushing through dances, parties, classes, clubs, games, and all the moments of every emotion. The students and teachers of LHS took each day and its activities and used them to the fullest, making every min- ute a memory. Complete Applied Jobs” 210 South Oak St. Valdosta. Ga. VALDOSTA LIVE STOCK CO., INC. Cows and Hogs Auction Sales Every Thursday P.O. Box 157 Valdosta, Georgia Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Valdosta, Georgia Member F. D. I. 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CROCKETT We Sell, Rent, and Repair All Makes of Coin Operated Machines Office Phone 242-6517 FIRST STATE BANK TIME OF DAY SERVICE Call 244-1000 Member F. D. I. C. 197 Compliments of WISENBAKER GROCERY Dasher, Ga. Compliments TURNER RADIO T. V. SERVICE Ph. 244-0515 4184 E. Park Ave. P. O. Box 2166 Valdosta, Georgia Compliments of BILE HOLLAND Sinclair Agent Try the New Refreshing Icy Drink at JIFFY FOOD STORES Valdosta, Georgia Compliments of Compliments of CIRCLE J RANCH PLANTATION RESTAURANT T. Home of C. Raceway 1507 N. Ashley St. Compliments of PET MILK CO. 198 Valdosta, Ga. Compliments and Best Wishes JEWELL L. FUTCH SHERIFF Compliments of BOB TAYLOR’S DAD LAD Brookwood Five Points Castle Park Compliments of DASHER-VALDOSTA L. P. GAS 518 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia Phone 242-7165 Compliments of TWIN LAKES RIDING STABLES Horses Rented Boarded Trained Sold Trail Rides Held Daily- Personal Instructions Phone 559-5774 SOUTHERN STATIONERY Valdosta, Georgia Compliments of SQUIRE'S GROCERY ATKINSON CANDY SHOP on 1-75 at Lake Park Clyattville Exit COLSON PRINTING CO. Valdosta, Ga. COLSON INSURANCE CO. Fire, Auto, Health, Life Valdosta Times Photo DOWNTOWN VALDOSTA INC. Bobs Shoes Bonner Men Shop Country Cobbler Darby Shoes Hall Children Shop Irvin's Men Shop Olan H. Luke Co. Luke Reality Co. Morris Pawn and Music Shop Patter son Jones Shoes Sorrell and Martin WALLER HEATING AIR CONDITIONING 405 St. Augustine Road Valdosta, Ga. COMPLIMENTS OF Roger Budd Chevrolet Co. Pipkins Motors Bosch Oldsmobile Paul Miller Buick Co. Oliver Motors Ware Reddick Motors Smith Motors Superior Lincoln Motors Langdale Ford. 200 A WV' Lvyvv Lvwl ■k . .. Meet Your Friends at HITCHING POST DRIVE-IN Valdosta, Ga. HAHIRA GOLD LEAF BARBER SHOP Hahira, Ga. Compliments of MILLER HARDWARE CO. Valdosta, Ga. THE WELCH COMPANY Heating and Air Conditioning Valdosta SMITH’S LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING 1909 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, GULF SERVICE STATION Ga. Five Points Center Valdosta, Ga. Corner Ashley and Park Valdosta, Ga. Save for the Future With Compliments of S'' ''Mosla s Sni 'm i - - ooh fluociotio 509 NORTH PATIEkSON STREET VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31601 VALDOSTA INSURANCE AGENCY 201 Compliments of VALDOSTA PRINTING CO. Compliments of BROOKWOOD PHARMACY 1312 N. Patterson Compliments of ROOSEVELT RESTAURANT 103 S. Patterson Compliments Compliments of of GA. FERTILIZER CO. Valdosta W. A. GOOCH LUMBER COMPANY THE TOWEL TOG SHOP Compliments of at Candy Land Lake Park - Bellville Exit 1-75 Complete Meals - Short Orders Novelties and Gifts of All Kinds Seating for 101 Famous Name Sportswear 40% Off Towels, Textiles, Clothing Mill Store Prices GEORGIA PLATE GLASS CO. 215 W. Savannah Ave. Valdosta, Ga. MIXER ELECTRIC CO. Contracting and Repairs 1005 Williams St. 202 Compliments of SLOCUM SONS FURNITURE COMPANY SLOCUM’S FURNITURE EXCHANGE 111 W. Savannah Ave. Hahira Valdosta Compliments of BOOKER COMPANY, INC. VALDOSTA MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. 1313 S. Patterson P.O. Box 1263 Wholesale Building Materials - Hardware Paint - Plywood - Doors Ft. Myers Jacksonville Orlando 332-1183 355-4537 425-3541 STEELE OIL CO. Quality Petroleum Products for Home and Farm 1106 W. Hill Ave. Phone 242-3541 BOWEN SHELL 1-75 Lake Park Best Wishes to the Class of 168 “DUCK” BARNES 60 MINIT CLEANERS 905 Baytree Rd. Phone 242-1812 Valdosta Handbags Hose T roylings Paradise Foot Flair Palizzio Penaljo 206 N. Patterson Open 6 Days 9 to 6 203 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. 1203 N. Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia Phone: 242-1110 Thank You for Shopping at Sears HALL’S JEWELRY GIFT SHOP Hahira, Georgia LEE’S CHATEAU OF BEAUTY Dial 242-8885 LEE WILSON Owner CHARLES CHIPS BOB FLETCHER Twin Lakes, Ga. Phone 559-5758 Free Home Delivery in STAY FRESH Cans Compliments of THE MEGAHEE-SPEIGHT COMPANY OF VALDOSTA, INC. Jobbers Automotive Equipment Auto Machine Shop Valdosta, Georgia 204 HORACE STEPHENSON’S Two Fine Jewelry Stores Downtown Brookwood Plaza Sears Compliments of DEWAR INSURANCE AGENCY Compliments of For Finer Clothes Shop W. B. WILKES CO. BILLY WEST DASHER GIDDEN’S CLOVER FARM STORE Adel, Ga. Compliments of HAHIRA BEAUTY SHOP Fancy Groceries, Meats, and Vegetables Hahira, Ga. Hahira, Georgia Compliments of COMMERCIAL BANKING CO. Member F. D. I. C. Hahira, Ga. 205 Compliments of LOUISE DICKINSON McGOWAN’S FUNERAL HOME 24 Hour Ambulance Service 1007 N. Patterson 244-2500 OWEN-ILLINOIS INC. FOREST PRODUCTS DIVISION Maker of Products 206 bi i Bk| DAINTEE LADIES SALON Castle Park Valdosta Compliments of Compliments of FOREMOST DAIRIES Valdosta MINCHEW’S RESTAURANT Valdosta Compliments of LAMBERT TYPEWRITER CO. 123 N. Hill Ave. DICKERSON-MULUS f IpXinsurance agency I rout WLfa � § G E Call on Bob Dickerson and Marvin Mullis for All Your Insurance Needs 244-0358 Castle Park Phone Valdosta 242-4633 Compliments of STOP SHOP GROCERY LOCKERMAN’S MACHINES Choice Meats, Groceries Valdosta, Ga. Electric and Acetylene Welding General Repairs 207 We live, but a world has passed away with the years that perished to make us men. William Dean Howells 208