Madison High School - Mahisco Yearbook (Madison, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 270 of the 1976 volume:

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Max Woodfin V r i 2 Table Of Contents Opening.................4 Student Life...........18 Athletics..............34 Organizations..........56 Curriculum.............92 Classes...............110 Awards................756 Senior Directory......164 Ads...................168 Celebrate! Celebrate? Celebrate what? I spent the year being myself loving every minute•„ re- living my childhood, and fulfilling every dream. I was able to relax — being with someone who cared — not caught up in the world of competition. Yes, the year was meant to Celebrate Life! 5 I am just realizing all there is to celebrate. I remember what I have learned of our past, how our country was foundedthe problems of war, the inventions of machinery. I am proud of my heritage because of today. Throughout the year I waited for every chance to express myself. I wanted to do and be what I liked best. I used every opportunity to help others, and to share my religion. I wanted to mold another world. I wanted to increase my knowledge. I wanted to find a job. I was alive and wanted to celebrate my opportunities. 8 9 D t J Sometimes I wondered if studying until midnight would really help my grades; if muscles tightening from long hours of practice and coaches pushing to the limit was really worth all of my effort. I thought of my school, and the racial problems that have been solved. I wondered how long it took our nation to achieve sending man to the moon . . . Finally I realized that hard worklong hours and dedication were the only ways to Celebrate our accomplishments. I was growing up; yet still falling down. I was leading; I was following. I was learning to be a part of the whole; while never sacrificing my individuality. I was expanding in all directions, yet walking a narrow path . . . wondering where it would take me. . . 12 o o SO Then, I suddenly thought of all the sadness in the world. I wondered why such things as pollution, inflation, disease and poverty even exist. I wanted to shout at the world to work harder against these crises. Remember the time we laughed and laughed when Mr. McCaskill was pulled down the bowl when we were in the tenth grade .. ; - Remember the time we bragged and bragged because we won the very first spirit stick - Remember the time we argued and argued about graduation colors - Remember the time we cooled off and everyone was friends again - Remember the time we washed and washed cars for the Senior Trip - Remember all the times we sat and sat during those awful achievement tests - Remember the time we ran and ran around that stupid football field during P. E. - Remember the times we drove and drove just to stay out late - Remember the time we worked and worked on the Junior-Senior Prom to make it the best ever - Remember our very last homecoming when our float beat the Juniors and we laughed and laughed - Remember the time we smiled and smiled when we felt good about getting things out of the way - Remember the time we cried and cried when we finally realized it was all over! - Remember, Remember, Remember . . cert:ui a uti. celebrate! celebrate I celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! ueieuidi celebral celebrat celebral celebrat celebral —— celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! reorace: lebrate! lebrate! leb . c te! lebrate! lebrate! cexeorates celebrate! celebrate! celefcrate I celebrate I celebrate 1 c C' I c Ceieoiaue: celebrate! celebrate! celebrate I celebrate 1 celebrate! ceieui. a uc: celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate: celebrate I celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate 1 celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate! celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate 1 celeb: celeb: celeb] celeb: celeb: celeb: celeb: celeb: celeb: celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb I celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb celeb colei o e 1 e 1 c e 1 o 1 •o lei cel el ce lei: c •‘lei cel el- re e 1 e 1 celel colei c del celel c e 1 e 1 c e 1 e 1 celel celel celel celrl ce 1 el ce io cole cele ______ Cougar Power Filled Homecoming '75 Students and faculty were filled with Cougar Power as Homecoming Week 75 began. Crazy colors and patterns were seen on Clash Day, followed by Dress up Day, and Hillbilly Day. Field day brought new activities, such as the fireman's relay, blind man's bluff, and foot- ball relay. On Thursday night, students snake-danced from the coun- house down Highway 90 to the bonfire in the bowl. The week climaxed with the parade on Friday afternoon, the football game, and Homecom- ing dance on Friday night. 1. Science Club trucked on with Cougar Power. 2. The Sopho- more float showed the Cougars how to fire up the Rattlers. 3. Three legs are better than two, especially in the three-legged race. 4. Even though the snake dance slowed down, the fun kept right on moving. 5. Ann Vickers sighed with relief as she caught the egg in the egg throwing con- test. 6. Willie Williams led George Robinson through the the blind man's bluff relay. 2 20 1. Robert Bell dressed for the occasion of Hillbilly Day. 2. Many enjoyed the fun and music of the Homecoming dance. 3. Seniors showed real Cougar Power by winning 2nd place in the float entries. 21 Enchantment filled our auditorium on Tuesday night of homecoming week as it was turned from a plain room into a lovely setting for coronation. The excitement mounted as each representative took her place on the stage while Sandra Smith sang, This Girl's In Love. Finally, as each person awaited breathlessly, Debbie Brothers was announced and crowned homecoming queen 1975. 22 LEFT FAGE: 1. Queen Debbie reigned proudly. 2. Looking adorable. Mias Lori Alderman and Master Jim Chancey were Mr. and Miss Football. 3. The left court L. to R.: E. Edwards. Miss Cougar: D. Williams. Miss FCA; T. Pickles. Miss Band; T. Demouis. Miss An Club: M. Thomas. Miss Pep Club; S. Smith. Miss Mahisco Singer; B. Barrs. Miss Spanish Club; S. Corbin. Miss FHA. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Sandra Smith. Miss Mahisco Singer, sang This Girl’s In Love. 2. The right coun L. to R.: T. Cashwcll, Miss Mahisco Staff; M. Haynes, Miss FTA; B. Worden. Miss Student Advisory; A. Bland. Miss Cheerleader; G. Rogers. Miss FBLA; G. Dobson, Miss Black History Club; V. Thomas. Miss Chorus. 3. The queen and her attendants. FIRST ROW L. to R.: A. Vickers. Miss Freshman Class; V. Welch, Miss Sophomore Class. SECOND ROW L. to R.: E. McDaniel. Miss Senior Class: Queen Debbie; J. Tuten, Miss Junior Class. 4. Tammy Pickles. Miss Band, esconed by John Slrmon. 5. The 1975 queen and her coun. 23 New Look In General Activities Activity period took on a new look in the year 75-76, meeting only once a week. A wide variety of activities from needlepoint to dancing were scheduled regularly. Tournaments of basketball, chess, tennis, and volleyball were also offered on a regular basis. Speakers on every- thing from deep sea diving and ROTC, to the Sentinel Singers were brought in to excite, inform, and entertain us. Mr. Lewin, Activities Director, made certain that it was a time for everyone and everything. CuVW ct 3 LEFT PAGE: 1. Kim Patterson and William Edwards just having a few laughs while competing for spirit stick. 2. National Career Week speakers enjoying their visit. 3. A game of volleyball during activity period. 4. Stu- dents were involved with a game of much skill and strategy. 5. Freshmen were really into the happy go lucky spirit. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Barbara Brothers enjoys being a little girl again. 2. Joy, what's so funny? 3. Bo Williams, Tony Lester, and Nathaniel Aikens are happy about their tro- phies. Why, who wouldn’t be? 4. She’s ready. Hike! 25 SENIOR FOLLIES 76 Picking up where the Class of '72 left off, the Class of '76 presented the Senior Follies on January 29 at NFJC auditorium. Arty Colson, master of ceremonies, introduced each act which consisted of skits, singing, and dancing. To boost participation, the profit was divided between each senior who took part in Senior Follies 76 for their use on the senior trip. 2 1. Teachers presented a skit entitled Celery Queen. 2. Sandra Smith does her thing. 3. Mrs. Davis and Glen Money entertained the audience with popular songs. 4. Cindy joined in the entertain- ment by singing Seventeen. 5. Sarah Williams and Vicky Bryant did their own dance routine. 26 A New Tradition Began With Crammercy ? 1. Leroy stretched his efforts to help work on the set. 2. G. W. studied diligently for his pan. 3. G. W. scared Helen into faint- ing. 4. Phyllis checked out the scene. 5. Helen placed a tele- phone call while Leroy, Russell, and G. W. observed. Beginning as the Senior play, Grammercy Ghost, went on December 15 in the auditorium as the MHS play. Although this play fell through as the Senior play it gave a new outlook to the Juniors and Seniors who worked together during the three shon weeks to get ready for this performance. Mrs. Buchanan and her speech class were readily availa- ble to help out anytime they were needed. This play was something new to MHS and who’s to say, like the Christmas parties, that this won't become tradi- tion? NFJC Offered Vocational Training To Students Educational opportunities for MHS students weren't restricted just to the high school. Many students attended part time courses offered at NFJC's Adult Center. The subjects available were drafting, serv- ice station attendant, cosmotology, automotive mechanics, vocational office education, nursing, and brick and block laying. After completing these subjects and increasing their skills, students had opportunities to attain jobs in various fields. LEFT PAGE: Nathan Williams and Elmer Bowen showed that washing cars was included in automotive mechanics. 2. Iris checked Brenda's pulse while other students observed. 3. Roger Edenfield demon- strated how to fix brakes on a car. 4. Practice makes perfect. Hang in there Annie Jo! RIGHT PAGE: 1. Automotive mechanics doesn't keep you fenced in, does it Kent? 2. Styling wigs helped cosmotology students get the practice they needed. 3. Drafting is complicated and challenging work to Kenny. 4. Linda knows that typing is important in VOE. Awareness, , And Entertainment. . . Special Events 2 LEFT PAGE: 1. The book fair, sponsored by the Jr. Women's Club, was a big suc- cess. 2. The Sentinel Singers entertained FOR SENIORS ONLY. 3. Friends chatted while waiting for lectures to begin during Junior Career Day. 4. Kim takes the foreground of this picture of the Christmas spirit. RIGHT PAGE: Kenny and Carl take 5 during Junior Career Day. 2. Marilyn and Margo pose with the prisoners from OPERATION TEENAGER. 3. A sign of the Christmas spirit. 4. Bicentennial Palyers get together to practice. 30 Becoming aware, being guided, and being enter- tained all went into the thought and planning of this year's special activites. Awareness came with OPER- ATION TEENAGER and the book fair. Giving guid- ance was Junior Career Day. Entertainment included Christmas, the Bicentennial Players and the Sentinel Singers for Seniors. Having these opportunities just gave us more reason to CELEBRATE! 31 Exploring The World Outside Of School 2 There's a season for beginnings when the world is fresh and new, When we shape our dreams of all the things we plan and hope to do, A season for maturing when we think and work and grow, And a season for the harvesting of all we've come to know, And each successive season grows still richer than the last as treasures of the present adds to memories of the past. LEFT PAGE: 1. Drag racing was one of the number of things that went on outside of school. 2. Wow! What a catch, Arthur.” 3. Pete Strickland cooling it, while riding his bike. 4. Excitement mounts with every mile. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Derrek Jones and Rita Hubbard are playing a good game of tennis. 2. So satisfying is the water in the pool. 3. Rebecca and Sharon love horseback riding. 4. 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L. to R. FRONT ROW: L. Smith. K. Richardson. J. B. Haynes. J. McDaniel. T. Turner, L. Bradley, H. Gervin. D. Williams. 2nd ROW: J. Turner, M. DeLaughter, W. Williams. R. Harris. T. Pryor. S. Wilson. L. McGee. W. Wil- liams. 3rd ROW: S. Simmons. G. Waller, B. Bass. R. Raines. A. Colson. D. Can- trell. K. Hudson. 4th ROW: R. Peavy, R. Kern. B. Ghent. K. Herring, S. Shea. R. Strickland. J. Gray. L. Rutherford. 2. Tony Pryor turns up field, while being pursued. 3. Glen Waller shows fine pass protection. The Cougars had their first losing season in three years with a 1-9 record. Their only win came in the inter-county contest with Greenville High. Spectacular plays by the Cougars excited the fans, but the team couldn’t put things together to rack up winning scores. The Cougars were plagued by injuries throughout the year with at least two from the starting line-up out on crutches every game. This was also one of the lightest teams Madison has seen in many years with an average weight of 165 pounds. Even though the season was a disappoint- ment score-wise, the Cougar team provided some exciting moments throughout the sea- son with defense as the strong point of the team. The Cougar defense was led by All- Conference performer, Bo Williams. Jerry Alexander was the offensive Cougar contrib- ution to the All-Conference team. 1. Herman Gervin bulling for extra yards. 2. Bo Williams crunching down on an opponent. 3. A Cougar making extra effort. 4. Raines getting a foot into the Cougars, Winning Only One 3 1. Cougars defense fails once more to stop a score. 2. Cougars are kicking off. 3. Herman Gervin can't hold on to the football. 4. Glenn Waller making one of his great pass receptions. 38 J.V.'s Played Their Way Through Their Problems The football program was expanded this year to include two junior varsity teams - the Junior Varsity and the Ninth Grade Team. The junior varsity's season ended with a 3-4 record and the Ninth Grade Team ended with a 0-4 record. Like the varsity, the season was a disappointment for both teams, but the players can look forward to better years as they have gained valuable experience in prep- aration for varsity competition. 1 1. K. Barfield and G. Oliver make a great tackle. 2. FRONT ROW: K. Barfield. T. Bland. G. Oliver. W. Peek. L. Pride, F. McDaniel. 3rd ROW: J. Harden, A. Williams, T. Johnson, J. Haynes, T. Raines, D. Haynes. 3. James Haynes powers through the middle for a fine gainer. 4. FRONT ROW: W. Frazier, W. Howard, V. McGee, W. Christian. 2nd ROW: E. James, R. Frazier, G. Branon, M. Waring, T. Weather- spoon, C. Alexander, J. Jackson. LAST ROW: E. Smith, R. Smith, J. Gray, H. Peek, B. Mobley, F. Smith, R. Edwards. 5. J.V. tackle run- ner in backfield. 39 Varsity Seniors Provided Team With Leadership And Drive l 1. FRONT ROW: L. Moore, N. Akins, ]. Anderson, P. Arnold, R. Akins. 2nd ROW: T. Lester, T. Turner, G. Robinson, U. Phillips, L. Proyor, J. Alexander, S. Pennington, M. Davis, W. Williams. The Cougars met many strong opponents, some of whom were Rickards, Quincy Shanks, and Fla High. The team represented the school proudly, and fairly, and it seemed to be one of the more sucessful sea- sons. It was the kind of season in which all were faced with a challenge. It has been said that it's how you play the game that counts, and the Cougars played well, and won.their games with a great show of ability. 40 1. Steve Pennington and Nat Akins wait for the rebound. 2. Ulysses Phillips out jumps his opponent. 3. Steve Pennington goes for an easy basket. 4. Tony Lester sinks one from the free throw. 41 1. Jump high, guys, this is only the beginning. 2. Mike Davis makes two needed points. 3. Jerry Anderson concentrating on sinking two from the free tlirow. 4. Ulysses Phillips makes a hard shot into an easy one. 3 42 J.V. Overcame Problems For A Good Season The Junior Varsity had their share of problems this season, the main one, being a lack of J.V. players. With the assistance of the J.V. Coach their problems were worked out and the Baby Cougars came on strong, and won more games. As the season progressed they realized teamwork was important. In order to win a game, a team must play four good quarters - together. 1. Freddie Williams shoots under the goal. 2. FRONT ROW L. to R.: F. Williams, C. Weather- spoon. 2nd ROW: J. Haynes, C. Alexander, K. Hudson, L. Han- kins, P. Wells, D. Barfield. 3. Winford Frazier sinks one from the free throw. 4. Kenny Hud- son, jumps high and makes one. 43 Varsity Baseball Had A Successful Year The 1976 baseball season at MHS began with the idea that ability and experience would win many games. With six return- ing starters, and many talented newcom- ers, the 1976 baseball season proved to be an exciting and enjoyable one. Hitting proved to be a strong point of the Cougars game. The hitting was improved by the acquisition of a new pitching machine and a batting cage that Coach Lunsford and team members spent long hours building. I. KNEELING L. to R.: C. Bland, T. Moore, R. Wilson, G. Money, R. Bass, J. Sirmon. STANDING L. to R.: Coach Skip Lunsford, C. Brandies, B. Bass, T. Barrs, S. Pennington, G. Henderson, R. Raines, G. Waller. 2. Glenn Waller, all state catcher. 3. Nothing gets past the Cougar outfield. 4. Ricky Raines stretches for a needed out. 44 Positive Attitude Was A Winning Factor 2 1. Tom Moore lays another perfect bunt. 2. Benny Bass rips another base hit to right. 3. Go ahead! Score! 4. Get back fast, Raymond!” 4 3 46 The Beginning Of J.V. Baseball A new look in the spons program at MHS this year was the addition of the Junior Varsity Baseball team. This young team under the leadership of Coach Jay Gaines, showed enthusiasm in their first season of play. 1. David Ragans played catcher for the Cougars. 2. KNEELING L. to R.: R. Sapp. R. Smith, J. O'Quinn, K. Reaves, L. Ghent, L. Pride, W. Hammock, D. Wesson. STANDING: D. Ragans, D. Fenneman, T. Raines, L. Medier, R. Sparks, C. Kulh, J. Farmer, Coach Gaines. 3. Lee Medler, ace pitcher for Junior Varsity. 4. Randy Smith shows his skill at throwing. 4 3 47 Ciris Track Had A Late Start Girls track almost didn't happen this year when trouble in getting a sponsor arose. Mrs. Pate stepped in to save the day and although this resulted in a late beginning for the girls, they made up for it with their eagerness to hustle. 1 2 3 LEFT PAGE: 1. It pays to work out before practice. 2. This is the shot put and discus game. 3. FRONT ROW: P. Corbin, B. Robinson, S. Dixon, D. Sim- mons, P. Bennett, W. Hankins, M. Walker, J. McDaniel, S. Haynes, R. Washington, S. Cooks, J. Dobson. SECOND ROW: D. Trull, B. Brothers, S. Corbin, C. Holton, W. Givens, P. Davis, L. Brad- ley, P. Barfield, P. Wesley, K. Wilson, S. Smith, J. Humphry, C. McDaniel. 4. Regina underesti- mated her power. RIGHT PAGE: 1. How far can you throw it, JoAnne? 2. The sprinters are ready to go. 3. Wanda and Sandra pass the baton. 4. Phyllis shows her hurdle skills. 4 49 Young Track Team Prevailed 2 The Madison Cougar Track team enjoyed personal as well as team success during the 1976 season. Highlights of the season included trips to Tallahas- see, Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Panama City where they competed against the best track teams in the South. Terry Johnson turned in fine performances in the 880. Larry Smith doubled in the mile and two mile. Larry Bradley was excellent in the broad jump and Willie Peak, Melvin Jackson, James Turner, and Kenny Hudson all were outstanding in the sprints and relays. With only three seniors, most of these young men will return next year as the Cougars look for- ward to 1977. 1. FRONT L. to R.: Coach Wilson, L. Smith, L. Bradley, L. Peek, T. Johnson, J. Turner, M. Jack- son. SECOND ROW: B. Suries, G. Oliver, R. John- son, J. Harden, J. McQuay, W. Peek, L. McGhee. THIRD ROW: G. Robinson, B. Mobley, J. Haynes, N. Burnett, M. Tookes, T. Jackson, F. Williams, M. Tookes. 2. Larry at his best. 50 1. Run, fellows! Only 5 more laps to go! 2. These guys are practicing hand-offs for the 880 relay. 3. James Harden throwing the shotput. 4. Quit showing off! Muscles aren’t everything! 5. Mark Tookes acts like he's going to throw the shotput a long way. Wrestlers Enjoy Taste Of Victory FRONT ROW. L io R: P. Barfield. Coach Dan Kendall. SECOND ROW: W. Ovesoo. F. McDaniel, J. Alexander, S. Wilson. F. Bryani. J. Gray. W. Williams. THIRD ROW: J. Alexander, E. Smith, D. Broth- ers, R. Harris. B. Ghent, R. Walker. FOURTH ROW: S. Simmons, A. McQuay, K. Barfield, C. McKnight, A. Williams. FIFTH ROW: T. Bryant. 1 With a year of experience behind them, the wrestling team proved to be more successful. New members brought additional talent to the team which in turn brought victory to MHS. LEFT PAGE: 1. Forrest still can't believe he won it. 2. Frankie Bryant attacking his opponent. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Jackie has con- trol of the situation. 2. An MHS wrestler showing his skill at pin- ning his opponent. 3. Bobbie starts with an advantage. 53 Sports Opened A New Door Sports opened a new door in 75-76 with the beginning of a girls’ volley ball team. Competing against other teams, MHS came out on top with a winning season of 6-2. The field of girls' sports is becoming more and more popular as MHS gradually widens girls’ competition. LEFT PAGE. 1. Cassandra dem- onstrated her form. 2. Olivia concentrates while serving. 3. FRONT ROW, L to R: C. Jackson, S. Thomas, C. Hawkins, A. Dempsey, G. Dobson, T. Pul- liam. SECOND ROW, L to R: R. Washington, O. Medier, W. Hankins, J. Dobson, M. Herring. 4. Sheer determination is needed for a play like this. 4 54 Tennis Kept The Courts Busy 2 1. FRONT ROW L. to R.: J. Rus- sell. M. Norfleet, M. Sasnett, W. Edwards. C. Knox, Coach Wallace Holmes. BACK ROW: R. Rowe, M. Schnitker, R. Peavy, A. Colson. 2. Mike displays his serve. 3. FRONT ROW L. to R.: S. Browning, S. Smith, B. Wor- den, S. Hidy, Coach Holmes. BACK ROW: R. Knox, K. Ander- son, S. Sanders. 4. Susan con- centrates on her backhand. 4 The 1976 tennis season returned with five players from last years team along with several new players to keep the courts busy. 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C ‘' I O '• celel 1- ■! celel ce I celel celel celel c i 1 e! co le cele cole The MHS Band Stepped To State 2 3 LEFT PAGE: 1. Trumpets, you're dragging it. 2. Band wel- comed home from St. Pete. 3. Sweet Sweet Music. 4. Alonzo gives his famous salute. RIGHT PAGE; 1. Tuning up. 2. FIRST ROW, L to R: K. Burgess, D. Lee, K. Anderson, D. Williams, D. Swilley, J. Ragans. SECOND ROW: J. Tuten, T. Simmons, F. Honeywell, M. Moore, N. Pride. THIRD ROW: S. Dobbs, B. Suries, B. Weger, D. Brothers, M. Schnitker, E. Hollingsworth, T. Rooney, ]. Bland, J. Haynes. J. Dockery. FOURTH ROW: L. Barrs, S. Cooks, S. Bish, L. Welch, T. Weatherspoon, S. Smith, K. Suries, G. Bailey, S. Garrett, S. Dixon, N. Reeves, S. Agner. FIFTH ROW: S. Blair, L. Waring. SIXTH ROW: B. Harmon, P. Mitchell, K. Peacock, B. Zuem, D. Ford, ]. Fudge, D. Parrish, B. Brothers, C. Brandies, W. Edwards, L. Lee, K. Patterson, F. Reeves, D. Fenneman, S. Smith, C. Pickles. SEVENTH ROW: R. Branch, A. Capel, J. McGhee, R. Knox, D. Dixon, D. Barrs, S. Smith, J. Sirmon, T. Pickles, J. Fudge, T. Livingston, V. Jewell. EIGHTH ROW: I. Jonas, D. Barrs, T. Watkins, L. Kelley. NINTH ROW: B. Ferrell, D. Williams, M. Norfleet, B. Worden, T. Kelley and A. Williams. 3. We're 1! 4. In case of cold weather, Charlie and the band are prepare ' 4 The MHS marching band was really alive in 75’ when they rated Superior at the District Band Contest. This rating enabled them to go on to the State Wide Contest in St. Petersburg, Florida. Not only did the band members enjoy themselves but they also treated the audiences to a spectacular performance. The band did an excellent job when they par- ticipated in the Springtime Tallahassee and the Pine Tree Festival. The dram solo Mary Had A Little Lamb” was also performed as a special feature in many of the performances. 2 The Drill Team Marched On The MHS Drill Team was on the go with much performing. The Drill Team, made up of dancers, rifle corp, and flag girls, was the center of attention during halftime at the football games. The girls put in many hard hours practicing and quite a few more having fun. The Drill Team year began with band camp at Troy State, followed by band camp at Cherry Lake; parades. District Contest at Pan- ama City and State Contest at St. Petersburg. All of these were important parts of Drill Team. 60 LEFT PAGE: 1. Drill team mem- bers paused after a hard practice. 2. FRONT ROW, L to R: I. Fudge, S. Cooks, S. Smith. SECOND ROW: A. Capel, C. Odom, T. Watkins. 3. FRONT ROW: L. Kelley, T. Livingston, P. Mitchell, R. Branch. SECOND ROW: D. Barrs, I. Jonas, J. McGhee. RIGHT PAGE: 1. FRONT ROW: R. Hubbard. P. Davis, F. Honeywell. SECOND ROW: M. Moore, N. Pride, T. Simmons. 2. Drill Team added glamour to the MHS Band. 3. FRONT ROW: J. Tuten, S. Anger, C. Pickels, L. Barrs. SECOND ROW: B. Harmon, V. Jewell, S. Blair. Mahisco Singers Entertained Many Groups Along with the regular Christmas and Spring Concerts, the Mahisco Singers gave the audiences a boost with wonderful tunes at the Primary School Open House in March and at Graduation. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, My Sweet Lady, and Annie's Song topped the list of favorite songs. Singing for the school's Christmas party and the Junior Women's Club in February and March was also a part of the Mahisco Singers schedule. As well as giving students an opportunity to show their talent: hard practicing during school paid off. 1. The group harmonizes. 2. Kel, Bettye, Deone and Sandra take it from the top. 3. FRONT ROW L. to R.: K. McGriff, V. Willette, M. Haynes, T. Johnson, E. Smith, O. Tuten, B. Robinson, L. Pickles. SECOND ROW: T. Pickles, I. Sapp, S. Sanders, S. Smith, D. Ber- nacki, B. Bellflower. LAST ROW: E. Hollingsworth, J. Alexander, L. Rutherford, D. Jones, M. Diamond. 4. One more time, Leroy! Concert Chorus Was Added In The Spring Second semester, one more group was added to the Music Department. The Concert Chorus consisted of thirteen male voices and thirty-two female voices. America in Song (or The Songs We Sing”) was the theme of the performances as Mr. San- ders and the Chorus stressed the musical heritage of America. Both patriotic and folk songs were included in their concerts as they celebrated in song the 200th birthday of the United States of America. 1. FRONT ROW L. to R.: E. Brown, F. Stokely, J. Peacock, R. Wilson, R. Wilson, E. Thompson, M. Pryor, D. Bethany. SECOND ROW: L. Williams, L. Aikens, C. Jackson, P. Mitchell, M. Herring, D. McQuay, D. Thompson. THIRD ROW: S. Barfield, D. Jones, M. Stevenson, S. Johnson, R. Roundtree, D. Drechsler, J. Thomas, G. Jones, J. Bentley. FOURTH ROW: J. McDaniel, E. Pollock, V. Bryant, N. Lee, J. Weatherspoon, M. Barfield, S. Haynes, D. Bryant, G. Green, S. Simmons. 2. Linda and Margaret seem to have found something other than music a little more interesting. 3. Mr. Sanders says, Gang, you gotta do better than that, let's do it again!” The Ciris Chorus Sang With Joy 1976 marked the beginning of MHS Girls Chorus. The girls voted on a uni- form look and decided on red, white and blue old-fashioned dresses in keeping with the Bicentennial. The Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert were the major events for the group Still, Still, Still topped the list of favorites for the girls. 3 4 1. Mr. Sanders is involved with the Christmas Concert. 2. Chorus is enjoya- ble. 3. FRONT ROW L. to R.: K. Cruce, S. Smith, B. Barrs, R. Watson, D. Thomas, T. Murphy, A. Vickers, S. Scott, D. Williams, S. Hidy, V. Bowles, K. Bums, M. Moore. SECOND ROW: I. Wynn, S. Cruce, D. Payne, E. McKnight, ]. Jackson, L. King, T. Cruce, M. Tuten, C. Fox, L. McKinney. THIRD ROW: L. Williams, C. Kelley, C. Hawkins, B. Kelley, D. Lookabill, M. Haynes, R. Washington. 4. Does singing cause laughing? 64 Student Advisory Committee Worked Hard For A Better School 1. Sophia, Pete and Mrs. Pate planning trip to nursing home. 2. Advisory Com- mittee means paper work and more paper work to Nancy - Chairman of the Com- mittee. 3. Nancy represents MHS stu- dents at Bi-Racial Committee meeting. 4. J. McGhee. B. Warden, A. Peterson, G. Dobson, S. Smith, N. Reeves, N. Pearce, P. Strickland. 5. Mr. McCaskill listens to recommendations from Nina, Nancy and Angela. 5 Keeping the administration up to date with the changing views and attitudes of the student body was the major responsibility of the Advisory Committee. Lunchroom food, the need for pre-vocational equip- ment and the need for a high school reading program were top subjects as the school's problems were dis- cussed. They also met with a representative from the Federal Government and the Madison County, Bi- Racial Committee in order to state their opinions on the best ways to make MHS a better school. 65 The Art Club Brightened The Campus 1. FRONT ROW, L to R: T. Demotsis, L. Hargis. P. Sevor, M. Kelly, S. Gregory, A. Peterson, Treasurer; M. Pryor, S. John- son, Secretary: F. Stokely, G. Adams. BACK ROW: G. Thig- pen, K. Richardson. M. Tolar, T. Ginn, J. Primm, T. Ford, President, P. Barfield, W. McFarland, T. Jackson, B. Bass, D. Payne. S. Haynes. 2. Margret works on a drawing. 3. The An Club rejoiced when the tumblers came in. The Spring Art Show was held in the MHS audi- torium which was the highlight of the Art Club’s activities. They also painted murals on their class walls. Their moneymaking project was selling tumblers. Mrs. Ann Sheperd stated, ’’Although this was their first year, they made their presence known on campus. 66 The Carpentry Class Built A Better School 2 What MHS did without the car- pentry classes is a mystery. They remodeled the office, put up curtains in the auditorium, built shelves and a TV stand for the library, and any other job needed around school including the base and the star for the Christmas tree. While the second year for the carpentry classes, it was the first for girls carpentry. 1. Donna gets a piece of wood ready for varnish. 2. Steve is almost fin- ished . 3. Fifth period carpentry is proud of the new shelves. 4. 1st ROW, L to R: D. Paulk, D. Dollar. 2nd ROW: B. Barfield, M. Gordy, P. Arnold, D. Dresler, K. Johnson, S. Chewning, D. Johnson, J. Howard. 3rd ROW: J. Bodenstein, W. Abbott, K. Thomas, S. Ellision, R. Hill, P. Coody, T. Putnal, C. Hale. 5. T. Williams rests in office. 6. Don't look now Pat . . . 67 Spanish Club Is Numero Uno 2 The Spanish Club visited St. Augustine on one of their field trips. They were one of the first winners on the Hardy Helper awards by painting their room blue and orange and painting murals on the wall. They took the lead in the drive to purchase a TV for the library for the enjoyment of students and faculty. They attended a Language Festival at VSC on January 30, in which there were essay contests, skits, and musical talent presented in foreign languages. The sale of posters and iron-on transfers brought in the money to finance their activities. 68 LEFT PAGE: 1. Spanish Club’s favorite saying. 2. Is Wesley going to be another Michelangelo? 3. 1st ROW, L to R: C. Sullivan, J. Welling, L. Slaven, President; K. Brown, M. Pride, H. Mays. 2nd ROW: R. Miley, S. Dobbs, Treasurer; N. Reeves, J. Flood, T. Brock, B. Barrs, Vice- President; K. Cronk, J. Russell, Jr. Vice-President. 3rd ROW: G. Pick- les, R. Peavy, W. Sullivan. R. Rowe, M. Lookabill, T. Sessions, A. Hodge. 4. Betty sells a poster to help raise money. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Spanish Club on the trip at St. Augustine. 2. Mr. Lewin captured two prisoners. 3. Redecorating their room helped the Spanish Club to win the Hardy Helper Award. 4. The Spanish Club showed their Patriotism. 69 New Year New Equipment, New Paper FRONT ROW, Lto R: L. Barrs, L. Slaven. News Editor. BACK ROW, L to R: M. Nor- fleet. Photographer, K. Patterson, Editor; S. Sioff, E. Jackson, V. Beauman. 2. Kim explains the new Polaroid. 3. Kim and Mrs. Faught discuss a problem. 2 The Paw Prints staff started the year off right by getting a new camera and typewriter and using them to their best. As one of MHS's two publications, they kept students informed on a monthly basis. They put out an outstanding paper using professional printing, feature stories, and timely editorials. 3 70 Frustrations, Joys, And Happiness All Made The Mahisco Staff FRONT ROW. TOP TO BOTTOM: M. Weatherspoon. B. Bell- flower. R. Miley - Photographer, N. Pearce - Ads, S. Bish - Assistant-editor, K. Burgess, E. McDaniel - Classes, B. Barrs - Business Manager, D. Brown. BACK ROW, TOP TO BOTTOM: D. Swilley, E. Edwards - Organizations Editor, T. Cashwell - Curric- ulum Editor, D. Fielder, J. Shadrick - Student Life, Mrs. Barrs - Advisor, A. Peterson, J. Anderson, D. Jones, H. Wilson - Editor. 2. Betty makes sure it’s right. 3. Betty hard at work on the new mosaic layouts. 4. Angela shows Ricky the pictures she needs. Celebrate seemed to be the most appropriate way of emphasis on the Bicentennial, but being a member of the Mahisco Staff was many other things. Pictures lost in the mail, deadlines, Mosaic layouts, lost cameras, and the tedious job of spelling names correctly were all pan of the 76” yearbook. With the new Cannon FTB along with two other cameras the Mahisco was better equipped to record the happenings at MHS. 3 71 Betas Showed Bicentennial Spirit Beta Club got into the spirit this year by performing their Bicentennial Play for different occasions including the Madison County Fourth of July Celebration. Play- ing Kris Kringle at Christmas for a group of underprivileged children was one of the more enjoyable activities of the group. Madison Betas distinguished themselves at the Spring District meeting as they pro- vided a buzzer to more accurately record the competitors' participation in the Beta Bowl. I. Gloria wraps a doll for the Christmas Project. 2. Mrs. Tucker hands out the tags for the money making project. 3. Mrs. Buchanan and Julie going over the script before the performance. 4. 1st ROW, L to R: S. Butler, V. Boles, B. Bellflower, A. Peter- son, A. Brown, D. Brown, R. Fielder, D. Fielder, M. Sasnett. 2nd ROW: B. Barrs, A. Edwards, J. Ragans, G. Rogers, Treasurer, 5. Dobbs, A. Vickers, B. Brothers, D. Williams, C. Trull, 1. Moore, D. Barrs, D. Lee. 3rd ROW: T. Weatherspoon, Mrs. Tucker, S. Sanders, B. Worden, S. Browning, Sec.: L. Pickles, T. Cashwell, Vice-President: J. Shadrick, S. Hidy, D. Parrish, L. Lee, R. Peavy, K. Anderson, N. Pearce, H. Wilson, D. Aider- man, D. Payne. 4th ROW: K. Kiser, M. Norfleet. M. Schnitker, J. Sirmon, D. Brothers, C. Hollingsworth, M. Hubbard, R. Bur- gess. H. Sims, R. Wesson, M. Tookes, B. Suries, B. Stewan. F. Reeves, K. Patterson, E. Edwards, President. 5. Hunter shows off his Beta Bowl Buzzer. 5 72 Assistants Improved The Library The library assistants proved helpful by keeping the library clean, delivering machines, giving helpful advice, and checking out books for students and teachers alike. 1. Patricia straightening the shelves. 2. Barbara helping with the card catalog. 3. 1st ROW, L to R: L. Farmer, H. Gervin, E. Smith. 2nd ROW: L. Slaven, D. Bell, B. Williams, G. Rogers, R. Hubbard, L. McKinny, J. Irvine. L. Joseph. 3rd ROW: K. Quick, J. Bland. 4th ROW: R. Wesson, B. Harmon, R. Kelly, L. Washington, P. Webb, B. Bass, K. Simmons, W. Mobley, M. Davis. 4. Lisa going over daily records. 73 Student Council nd Administration Worked Together For Improvement Of MHS The Student Council was on the go sponsoring dances, home- coming, and selling concessions at the basketball games. While the Student Council met once a month, the officers met every other week to discuss improve- ments that were needed for our school. The Student Council went to the Student Council Con- vention. There they discussed different ways to make our school a better school. 7 A LEFT PAGE: 1. Derrek and Robin clean the gym after the game. 2. Teachers and Student Council solved many problems as they discussed deficiency list. RIGHT PAGE: 1. NEXT? 2. FRONT ROW L. to R.: V. Thomas. E. Edwards, R. Washington, G. Dobson, L. Pickles, Treasurer, G. Ragans, D. Wesson. SECOND ROW: R. Burgess, D. Swilley. Recording Secretary, T. Weatherspoon, Corresponding Secretary, R. Hub- bard, B. Barrs, H. Wilson, D. Parrish. THIRD ROW: S. Smith, D. Jones, President, E. Givens, P. Davis, Parliamentarian, J. Shadrick, V. Welch, B. Bell- flower, W. Sullivan. FOURTH ROW: M. Tookes, T. Ford, K. Burgess, P. Mitchell, R. Peavy, F. Reeves, K. Patterson, M. Sasnett, W. Edwards. FIFTH ROW: P. Webb, A. Colson, V. McCall, M. Barfield, C. Alexander, R. Kern. 3. Student Coun- cil members taking a rest after a hard week's work. 75 Varsity Cheerleaders Lifted School Spirit The MHS Varsity Cheerleaders started the year out with a bang, by attending a summer NCA camp at which they won 1 supe- rior, 2 excellent, and 1 out- standing ribbons. One new idea they carried out was the Spirit Stick which brought about more school spirit. 1 76 5 LEFT PAGE: 1. Cheerleaders doing their thing. 2. Lisa Pickles - 1, 2, 3, 4. 3. Susan Browning - 1, 2, 3, 4. 4. Elizabeth Edwards - 1, 2, 4. 5. L. to R.: E. Edwards, P. Barfield, S. Cor- bin, S. Browning, L. Pickles, R. % mi -y-- 4 Wilson, A. Bland, T. Cashwell. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Wanda Hankins -4.2. Sandy Corbin - 1, 2, 3. 3. Angela Bland - 1, 2, 3. 4. Rhonda Wilson - 1, 2, 3. 5. Teresa Cashwell - 1, 4. 6. Phyl- lis Barfield - 2, 3, 4. 77 4 J.V. Cheerleaders Had Their Heart In Their Work The J.V. Cheerleaders really showed their spirit this year. They attended a summer NCA camp and won 2 excellent, 1 outstanding, and 1 honorable mention ribbons. To raise money they sold candy and fruit cakes. Their hours of long hard work really paid off. 1 I. L. to R.: A. Edwards: Co-Captain, B. Smith, D. Williams, T. Pickles: Captain, C. Giddens, S. San- ders, A. Vickers, S. Smith. 2. Cheering is hard work but Susie and Deonne kept the beat going. 3. Lyndsey and Annette seemed to have the spirit. 4. Ann in deep thought over the score. 5. A typical afternoon for a J. V. Cheerleader. 5 78 Pep Club Led In Cougar Spirit 1 Go Cougars Go! This was a familiar shout of the Pep Club. They boosted school spirit throughout the year by attending the games and cheering for our team. Through thick and thin the Pep Club remained loyal. 3 1. The Pep Club got even the teachers involved. 2. 1st ROW L. to R.: D. Ford, L. Alexander, J. McDaniels, W. Hankins, S. Lee, R. Wilson. L. Green. 2nd ROW: S. Johnson, M. Haynes, E. McKnight - Vice-Pres.. J. Anderson, E. Bennett, L. Brasby - Pres., B. Lee, J. Dobson, E. Frazier. 3rd ROW: A. Caple, D. Jones, B. Davis, J. McGhee, G. Dobson. M. Thomas, V. McCall - Sec., R. Bar- field. C. Reddick, M. Harris, G. Robinson. J. Sim- mons. 3. Deborah gives three cheers for the Cou- gars. 4. . . .all for the Cougars stand up and hol- ler. 79 FCA Lead MHS In Hope And Faith O Bringing in a spirit of hope and faith was the goal of FCA. A prayer at the start of each game, for a brief moment, united everyone in the hope for suc- cess. On the more casual side was a breakfast before Homecoming and the Special Olympics which they sponsored. 1. L to R, 1st ROW: J. Sirmons, S. Bish, L. Pickles - Sec., S. Browning - Treas., A. Bland, Coach Holmes, N. Pearce, K. Anderson, L. Lee, B. Worden, R. Kern - Pres. 2nd ROW: M. Sas- nett, R. Washington, A. Vickers, S. Smith, S. Sanders, D. Wil- liams, S. Hidy, S. Scott, I. Sapp, M. Haynes, B. Bass. 3rd ROW: R. Peavy, B. Suries, W. Edwards, M. Norfleet, M. Schnitker, D. Fenneman, A. Colson - Vice-Pres., G. Waller, R. Raines, C. Brandies, D. Brothers. 2. FCA membes listen attentively. 3. Rev. Kelly spoke at FCA breakfast. 80 Science Club Had A Rocketing Year The Science Club rocketed off this year with a trip to Cape Canaveral and the Nuclear Power Plant at Crystal River. Special treats for the club were talks by various speakers from fields of science. To round off a very exciting year was their participation in National Ecology Week. 1. Mr. Alderman in his usual manner. 2. Hunter works on his Science Project. 3. L to R, 1st ROW: D. Parrish, M. Sasnett, D. Fielder, R. Harrell, W. Edwards, T. Murphy. 2nd ROW: S. Dobbs, G. Branch, D. Lee, D. Brown - Secretary, R. Fielder, D. Ford, N. Reeves. 3rd ROW: B. Ferrell, F. Reeves - Treasurer, K. Anderson, D. Barrs, C. Kelly, G. W. Har- rell - President. 4th ROW: T. Sessions, C. Brandies, G. Waller, R. Johnson, R. Wesson, R. Burgess - Vice-President, M. Tookes. 4. Arty pondering over his project. 5. G. W. thinks he's observing everything. 81 Black History Celebrated The Black History Club began their year when they entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. Black History Week was celebrated with several programs, including singing, danc- ing, speaking, and dramatizing the lives of famous Ameri- cans. Service projects included decorating and cleaning up after the Homecoming Dance, contributing toward the school tel- evision, and taking a collection for Sickle Cell Anemia. Car washes, bake sales, and candy apple sales were the main fund-raising activities. 1. Oh boy. not another one! 2. Getting ready for Homecoming seems to be fun to Rita and Gwen. 3. Derek hard at work cleaning up after the Homecoming Dance. 4. SITTING FIRST ROW L. to R.: D. Roundtree. Treasurer, P. Haynes, His- torian. R. Simmons, G. Dobson, Vice- president, D. Jones, President, M. Pea- cock, Parliamentarian, P. Davis, Secre- tary. SECOND ROW: E. McDaniel, J. McGhee, A. Capel, M. Weatherspoon, J. McDaniel. M. Thomas, W. Williams, C. Reddick, W. Mobley. THIRD ROW: E. Bennett, G. Jones, S. Johnson, G. Haynes, V. Wilson, D. Simmons, R. Wilson, N. Slaughter, T. Weatherspoon, K. Burgess. R. Wilson. STANDING FIRST ROW L. to R.: M. Moore, M. Haynes, N. Pride, S. Moore, P. Wesley, L. Alexan- der, S. Lee, S. Smith, L. Williams, T. Straughter, J. McQuay. SECOND ROW: W. Smith, T. Turner, W. Vaught, R. Hubbard, J. Irvine, J. McDaniel, B. Ealy, A. Lee, J. Peacock. 82 Gary FFA'ers Become Better Citizens To prepare members for becoming contributions to their future surroundings, Madison Gary FFA Chapter participated in a number of different activities this past year. Different areas of action included community service, public relations, cooperation and leadership. Different activities which covered these areas were such things as decorating a store front window during national FFA week, being present when the proclamation for national FFA week was signed by the mayor, helping other organizations during homecoming and leading new members to become active in the Chapter. The Madison Gary FFA Chapter brought many benefits to our school. RIGHT PAGE: 1. FFA’ers bound for work on field pro- jects. 2. Greenhand candidates were eager to become members. 3. Mayor Reichmann proclaimed National FFA week. 4. FRONT ROW. L. to R: J. O’Quinn. L. Hayes. R. Frazier, K. Donaldson. R. Frazier. SECOND ROW, L to R: R. Buie, W. Brown D. Williams. R. Sparks - Treasurer; R. Smith, Parliamentarian. THIRD ROW, L to R: C. Knox, M. Waring, R. Sapp. J. Dobson, W. Howard. FOURTH ROW, L to R: T. King. G. Givens. K. Reaves. R. Hall. N. Herring. FIFTH ROW. L to R: M. Tookes - Reporter. M. Tookes - Chaplain; M. Jackson. N. Ghent, W. Williams, J. Anderson - Secretary. SIXTH ROW, L to R: M. Davis. W. Oveson, A. Fletcher, J. Gray, C. Alexander, A. Shadrick, V. McGhee, L. Peek, L. Moore, H. Johnson. SEVENTH ROW, L to R: R. Burgess. R. Smith, R. Alexander. D. Foster, V. Roy, T. Bryant. 5. Jerry Alexander, Presi- dent; related his experiences from Kansas National meeting to fellow FFA'ers. 6. Gary FFA celebrated National FFA week with displays in stores. 83 FFA Sponsored Hardy Helpers Madison High School took on a new look as a result of the Hardy Helper Award pro- gram. To win a Hardy Helper Award, an individual, or group, had to do something to improve MHS. Policing the grounds, paint- ing rooms, and decorating the lunchroom were just a few of the improvements which won recognition. Twelve members represented the Chapter in state competition at Tallahassee and at Camp O'Lena. In preparation for the Livestock Show held on February 24-25, the members mended the stalls, hauled the hay and generally took on the responsibility of getting the Ag Build- ing ready for the show. Their entry was a Black Angus bull shown by Richard Kelly. Other projects included painting the gym, placing trashcans on the school grounds, painting the football field for Homecoming, and improving the baseball field. 84 LEFT PAGE: 1. Lisa and AI - Homecoming Repre- sentatives. 2. Rick Buie wins Hardy Helper Award. 3. FFA string band tunes up. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Kathy shows off one of the planters that the FFA sold to make money. 2. Steve entered the Soil Checking Contest. 3. Accurate measure of a tree is important to Keith. 4. 1st ROW, L to R: C. Pickels, E. Blan- ton, N. Pearce, C. McGriff, Treasurer: T. Keeling, Reporter; P. Miller, President: T. Moore, Vice- President: K Williams, Sentinel; J. Holley, Secre- tary. 2nd ROW: K. Quick, R. Hunter, R. Kelly, R. Southall, B. Bass, J. Waring, A. Murphy. 3rd ROW: P. Donaldson, K. Cronk, L. Farmer, C. Johnson, J. Agner, C. Giddens, D. Bodenstein, A. Bland, S. Pennington, L. Davis. 4th ROW: Mr. Smith, J. Hunter, M. Haviland, T. Brock, T. Whittemore, S. Roth, L. Pickles, L. Washington, B. Stewart, T. Tuten, T. Bacot, D. Fenneman, S. Ellison, L. Pickles. R. Cone. 5. This dress-up is traditional during FFA initiation. 85 Whether on campus, at district, or at state, FHA was full of spirit. At the fall district meeting Angela Bland, State Secretary, presided. Also the district chose Angela Peterson as a candidate for State Presi- dent-Elect and chose Bonnie Smith as State Vice President of Careers. In the Spring Mrs. Barrs, and FHA’ers were seen everywhere. They won the first club spirit stick, sold hot chocolate on cold days, placed third in the Christmas tree decoration con- test, and placed first in the Christmas Community Service project. Also FHA contributed much to our school through the Hardy Helper Program. While one of their major entries only added five dollars to the FHA treasury, it created a cheery girls' restroom. Other projects that FHA accomplished was planning Open House and National Vocational Education Week. LEFT PAGE: 1. Angela, Angie, and Cindy plan strategy for district meeting. 2. The capes demon- strate FHA’s handiwork. 3. 1st ROW, L to R: D. Ford, S. Dixon. 2nd ROW: A. Bland, S. Corbin, Pres.-Elect, B. McClain, K. Tyson, M. Graham, G. Dobson, E. Bennett, B. Smith, D. Mattair, B. Moore. 3rd ROW: M. Weatherspoon, S. Smith, J. Aikens, A. Peterson - Chaplain, M. Thomas, M. Haynes, L. Aikens, G. Rogers, J. Tuten. 4th ROW: M. Moore, P. Wright, W. Hankins, C. Middleton, B. Barrs - Sec., C. Bell, C. Trull - Pres.. D. Brothers. 5th ROW: F. Honeywell, E. McDaniel, R. Hubbard, L. McKinney, V. Beauman, P. Corbin, D. Corson, T. Demotsis, A. Dempsey, V. Welch. 6th ROW: C. Walker, E. Frazier, N. Reeves, S. Cruce, D. Alderman, D. Parrish - Parliamentarian. 7th ROW: S. Butler, J. Jones, J. McGhee, N. Pride, P. Haynes, A. Capel, P. Sevor - Historian, J. Bur- nett, B. Bellflower, D. Payne. 8th ROW: B. Kelly, D. Bass. 4. Angela informs the community about MHS happenings. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Students were eager to buy FHA hot chocolate. 2. FHA helped with Muscular Distrophy drive. 3. Mrs. Anderson reviews fashion of 200 years. 4. Bonnie shows off newly painted walls, depicting real artistic ability. FBLA — They Mean Business 2 FBLA did it again this year. They sold Tom-Wat so they could buy new typewiters and calculators. At Christmas they put the traditional wreaths on the front doors of the school. They celebrated Valentines Day by having a party and a poster contest which Chris Pickels won. To end the year on a happy note they had a getting-out-of-school party. 3 88 LEFT PAGE: 1. 1st ROW L. to R.: P. Barfield, I. Brawner, C. Trull S. Browning, T. Cashwell, G. Ragans. 2nd ROW: C. Pickets, L. Pickles, P. Webb: Pres., C. Walker, E. Edwards, G. Lanier, J. Tuten, S. Roth, S. Bish; Secretary. 3rd ROW: E. Hollingsworth, G. Rogers: Vice-Pres., V. Jewell, L. Aikens, O. Tuten, B. Kelly, M. Kelly, D. Brothers, N. Pearce. 4th ROW: L. Washington, J. Shadrick, D. Bass, J. Hammond: Treasurer. 2. Food and friends made the Valentine's Party a success. 3. Chris Pickels showing off her Valentine poster. 4 RIGHT PAGE: 1. These girls may really turn out to be business leaders. 2. Teresa and Mrs. Edwards kept up with the Tom Wat records. 3. Joni, Suzanne, Gloria, and Patti were installed as the 1975-76 officers. 4. Julie learned how to use the new cal- culator. 5. Cindy and Jan helped make the Tom Wat sale a success. 89 First Hand Experience Was Fun And Enlightening For FT A Members This year FT A continued their program of firsthand teaching experiences. Each member had the oppor- tunity to visit a Primary School or Middle School classroom for two days. Also FTA'ers enriched their treasury by selling REX cleaner. 90 LEFT PAGE: 1. Regina, Presi- dent, enjoyed working with youngsters during PE class. 2. Cathy learned that kindergarten students ask many questions. 3. Mrs. Murphy distributed FTA's fund raising projects, REX cleaner. RIGHT PAGE: 1. FRONT ROW, L to R: C. Haw- kins, J. Aikens, P. Wright. SEC- OND ROW: M. Thomas, Trea- surer: W. Hankins, C. Jackson, S. Cruce, P. Sevor, L. Hargis. THIRD ROW: V. Thomas, Vice- Pres.: D. Lookabill, G. Dobson, J. McDaniel, M. Haynes, L. McKinney. FOURTH ROW: A. Williams, V. Jewell, J. Pinkard, N. Pearce, Parliamentarian: K. Kiser. 2. 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MHS saw many changes as the adminis- tration instituted new programs. Com- puter scheduling and revamping activity period were considered by the adminis- tration as the most successful. The teach- ing staff was expanded about twenty-five percent including teachers in social stud- ies, English, math, science and art. Three portables were added to ease the load of increased student population. Supportive equipment, including a Zerox copying machine, additional typewriters, and a language lab, were added for teacher, student, and office use. The Student Council officers were impressed with the administration's willingness to listen to their advice concerning impor- tant issues, which could have been an important factor in the improved student attitude as seen in the dramatic decrease in suspensions. 1. Derrek Jones, Mr. McCaskill, and Coach Peterson discuss problems with deficiency list. 2. Pete's (tardy) Pack. 3. Mr. McCaskill must be lost. 4. MIKE McCASKILL principal. 5. RON PETER- SON Assist. Principal. 6. Coach Peter- son studying the absentee list. Special Services Were An Asset To MHS Students K Counselling, college information, assistance with research, job information, bulletin boards are just a few of the special services available to MHS students. Mrs. Lucille Cherry, Mrs. Dayl Davis, Mrs. Hope Tucker kept students on top of what was happening as the worked to provide important information such as Career Guidance with speakers, class testings, new books, current periodicals and supervising the new television that was purchased by the stu- dents. 1. The Library is for studying, among other things. 2. May 1 help you? 3. Mr. Schnitker provided important information on banking during Career Week. 4. LUCILLE CHERRY. 5. DAYL DAVIS. 6. Mrs. Davis finally finishes second semester registration. 7. HOPE TUCKER. 95 Learning Through Communications The art of communications was instructed through the mediums of grammar, Spanish, literature, speech, and the new addition of drama. Writing and reading were both important parts of these courses and self-confidence in speaking was developed in the speech and drama classes. In the Spanish class com- munication in another language was developed. LEFT PAGE: 1. Wesley gets involved with speech. 2. Mr. Christmas, don’t worry, they aren’t cheating. 3. Bobby, you should be listening. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Mrs. Washington puts work on board for students. 2. MARTHA FAUGHT. 3. MARY BUCHANAN. 4. BUCKY CHRISTMAS. 5. LUIS LEWIN. 6. Mrs. McCall waits patiently for students to finish test. 7. EVELYN MURPHY. 8. PAT McCALL. 9. SHIRLEY WASHINGTON. 10. KAY KELLEY. 11. CORA PEACOCK. 12. Mrs. Faught goes over semester test. 13. Watch out, Alonzo. 97 Rookies Invaded The Math Department The Math Department started off this year with many rookies, but with more students going into the math classes than in the past years at MHS. The math teachers virtually stuck to the basics of math trying to prepare the students for more advanced maths. 3 1. Mrs. Catron, Glenna Knight and Cindy Walker puzzled over algebra assignment. 2. Mr. Wilson dreaming up another prank. 3. Mr. Gaines, the natives are restless! 4. SYLVIA CATRON. 5. JAY GAINES. 6. PENNY PAR- SONS. 7. JEAN PATE. 8. HENRIETTE RED- DICK. 9. DAVID WILSON. Biology Students Studied The Eco-System Studying the eco-system was a feature in first semester biology as students made terrariums and aquariums. In the chemistry classes of Mr. Alderman the students were shocked when they found out silver nitrate was on their hands and began to turn a darker shade. The students also found out that water can boil at room temperature and explosions can occur if you're not careful. 1. Mrs. Ray puzzling over Rebecca’s problem. 2. Mr. Tibbals relaxing after a hard day. 3. Mrs. Fletcher checking terrarium. 4. Now class, is that clear? 5. LARRY ALDERMAN. 6. SHARON FLETCHER. 7. SKIP LUNSFORD. 8. CAROLYN RAY. 9. CHARLES TIBBALS. Humanities Emphasize D Your Own Thing 100 1 Gradually MHS widened its range in humanities as the art classes were added to band, guitar, and cho- rus. With the many talents at MHS, this addition was really appreciated as students were given the oppor- tunity to express themsleves by doin' their own thing. 4 LEFT PAGE: 1. GARY GAZLAY Band, Beginning Band, Stage Band. 2. JEFF SANDERS Cho- rus, Mahisco Singers, Guitar. 3. ANN SHEPARD An I, Art II. 4. Mrs. Shepard discusses an tech- niques with a very creative stu- dent. 5. Mr. Sanders cools off after one of THOSE days. 6. Look out, St. Pete, here we come! RIGHT PAGE: 1. Jimmy, Valerie, and Tori can't seem to figure out what they're supposed to be drawing. 2. Don't mess up, Danny! 3. Lynn Wigelsworth dis- plays some of her talent. 4. Don't look now but . . . 5. Mr. Gazlay is doing HIS own thing! 101 Bicentennial Projects Highlighted The Year It was a special year for the Home Economics Classes as some of their activities demonstrated. Making Bicentennial dolls for the Christmas Holidays was a special treat for all involved. Interested persons could also decoupage if they wished. 1. Mrs. Barrs and Mrs. Sweat discussed activi- ties for the year. 2. Gail enjoyed decoupaging while others sewed. 3. Mary working on gar- ment for fashion show. 4. Virginia checked machine before sewing. 5. MONTEZE BARRS. 6. LOIS SWEAT. More Opportunities For Everyone Girls have invaded one more class in the former all male department. Girls' Carpentry and Vegeta- ble Production are reserved for the female members of the MHS student body. Forestry, Livestock and Vegetable Production offered opportunities in practi- cal skills for the male members. According to Mr. David Smith, making planters to sell at Christmas was the most outstanding activity of the year. 1. Carpentry girls admired their beautiful work. 2. Mr. Smith always lent a helping hand. 3. Russell, are you already through? 4. Ag boys are proud of their ribbons. 5. DAVID SMITH. 6. E. R. SCOTT. 7. JOHN BODEN- STEIN. 6 5 7 103 Innovations Ease The Load In Business While the basics of business courses do not change, the machines that do the work are constantly changing. Keeping abreast of these innovations is a never-ending task. In the business courses, students were intro- duced to adding machines, calculators, and correct-type typewriters which were the highlights of this year. These machines were purchased by the FBLA. 3 1. Susie received help from Mrs. Pullium. 2. Mrs. Edwards made Accounting easier. 3. Touch system made it easier, didn't it Suzanne? 4. Careful, keep those projects separate. 5. Marshall went ahead while Cindy listened to instructions. 6. CAROLYN EDWARDS. 7. EVELYN PULLIUM. 8. BAR- BARA SPARKS. 104 Slow And Easy Big T's nerves were as good as ever as she guided 100 students through the skills of driving for her sixth time. Beverly McCaskill joined Benjie” in guiding the female students through P.E. skills. Things were really fun on cold and rainy days when Mr. Kendall and the P.E. boys shared the gym with the girls. Archery, soccer, tag football, track, basketball, folk dancing and gymnastics were all part of the P.E. courses. 1. Don't look, they're making a basket. 2. JULIA TURNER. 3. BEVERLY McCASKILL. 4. A vision of beauty. 5. Keep your legs up. 6. Watch what you're doing. 7. NANCY BENJAMIN. 8. DAN 7 KENDALL. 8 105 School Assistants Fulfilled Their Duties The School Assistants fulfilled their varied duties again this year which included filing, typ- ing and running IBM machines. Everytime something was needed in a hurry or we just needed something done, the school assist- ants could be depended upon. MHS Students Well-Fed And Cleaned To A Tee The Maintenance Department was charged with the job of keeping the school campus clean and in operating order. Many of the MHS clubs and organi- zations extended a helping hand by being 'Hardy Helpers.' The Lunchroom Staff kept the troops well fed with hot meals for breakfast as well as for lunch. LEFT PAGE: 1. Margaret decides to rest her fingers a minute. 2. Mrs. Thomas, Coach Pete’s new secretary, is already into the swing of things. 3. Mrs. Barrs checks it out. 4. PATSY PLAIN. 5. ETHEL HAMMOCK. 6. EVE- LYN CHANCY. 7. LA MARIAN BARRS. 8. MARGARET MOORE. 9. LOUISE SMITH. 10. Too bad it's not mine: I could use a new outfit. RIGHT PAGE: 1. LESLIE DUKES, JOE HARDY, HIRAM BELL Janitors. 2. MHS students kept the janitors busy picking up trash. 3. FRONT ROW, L to R: Dorothy Butler, Maybell Wilson, Henri Tuten, Gertrude Washington. SECOND ROW: Tera Roth, Bernice Mar- tin, Charlie Myers, Carlie Bell. 4. I thought you were on a diet, Charlie. 107 Events Past And Present 1. Is it that bad, Mrs. Argenbright? 2. Mr. Miller waits eagerly to find a target for his egg. 3. OPAL ARGENBRIGHT. 4. ELOISE BARRS. 5. KAYE LUNSFORD. 6. BOB CAN- NON. 7. DENNIS MILLER. 8. EARLIE NICHOLSON. 9. Mrs. Lunsford going through books for semester test. Events, past and present, were studied in Social Studies classes. Filmstrips, movies, and magazines, as well as textbooks, were used. Pat Parrott livened up Mrs. Argenbright classes as he related his experi- ences as a teacher in South America. Anthropology classes climaxed their year with a trip to Florida State Museum for a demonstration on how stone tools were made. 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A brand new person, in the brand new world of Madison High School. To experience the excitement of the first football game. To know the joy of singing the Alma Mater and really feel a part of it all. To survive with a smile remarks like Baby and Hey Freshman. The Class of 79. So far, yet so near . . . President, Annette Edwards; Vice President, Carl Alexander; Sec- retary, Suzanne Sanders; Treasurer, Anne Vickers. 112 Freshmen Were Always On The Go Linda Agner Carl Alexander Brian Anderson Gwen Bailey Henry Bailey Jimmy Bailey Albert Barfield Desi Barfield Fontina Barfield Debbie Barrs 4 N Junior Barrs James Bass Debra Ford seems just a tenny tiny bit ecstatic. Darryl Bell Diane Biemacki Sandra Bonner Jessie Bell Judy Bentley Linda Bradley Robert Bell Princetta Bentley Gerry Branch Peggy Bennett Edna Blackshear Peter Branch Many Moods Linda and Maudina chat between classes. Ann Vickers reminiscing during Spirit Day. Margaret Brandies Voncile Brasby Cynthia Brooks Barbara Brothers Alex Brown Arthur Brown Ishmael Brown Kenneth Brown William Brown Terry Bryant Kelli Burns Sarah Butler Cornelius Cherry Steve Clark Nora Dean Collins Sophia Cooks Priscilla Corson Kathy Cruce Tammy Cruce Charlie Davis 114 Cynthia Kelley in a thoughful mood. Class Of '79 Shows Enthusiasm Julius Davis Sandra Dixon Joanne Dobson Kenneth Donaldson Bonita Edwards Ronnie Edwards Sheila Edwards William Edwards Kenneth Felton A1 Fletcher Eugenia Flournoy Debra Ford Ronnie Fox Ralph Frazier Ruben Frazier Winford Frazier Sammy Gallon Sherelle Gairet Joyce Ghent Carla Giddens Marilyn Gillyard Tim Ginn Wanza Givens Mary Grahman Douglas Wesley made a beautiful cheerleader. Albert finds something a little more interesting than his book. 115 Some Study Habits Were Finally Developed One of the rare times Barney is found studying. That geography book was amusing; at least Bobby thought so. Jerry Gray Linda Green Barbara Hall Larry Hankins Rick Harrell Mike Harris Bobby Hawkins Albert Haynes Yvonne Haynes Jacqueline Haynes Loronya Haynes Maudina Haynes Ricky Haynes Sarah Haynes Sharon Hidy Rommie Hodges Lillie Hudson Gerald Jackson Jerry Jackson Vivian Jackson Angela Johnson Ivan Johnson Sheila Johnson Terri Johnson 16 Freshmen — Pros Or Cons Brenda Jonas Shirley Jonas Brenda Jones Brenda Kelly Cynthia Kelly Lisa Kelly Linda King Timmy King Charles Knox Rosie Knox Billy Lee Lindy Lee Richard Lee Sheila Lindsey Tanya Livingston Rosa McDaniel Glenda McQuay Washington McFarland Kenneth McQuay Joyce McGhee Jerry Matheny Van McGhee Henry Mays Nancy McGriff Sheila Miller Lindsay Mitchell Ben Mobley Carolyn Mobley Christopher Moore Margie Moore They were busy, busy, busy. Lindy takes a little snooze. 117 Freshmen Revel In Cougar Spirit Eugenia . . . meditating? Suzanne, Kel, and Sharon all share different feelings of spirit at Cougar pep rally. Carolyn Mount Terri Murphy Wade Olson Jimmy O'Quinn Eddie Peacock Mae Peacock Quinton Peek Barbara Phillips Jerome Pinkard Charles Powell Eugene Powell Timothy Prewitt Michael Pride Jimmy Pridgeon John Primm David Ragans Diane Robinson Robin Roebuck Jim Rowe Randy Rowe Victor Roy Suzanne Sanders Velma Sanders Iris Sapp Suzanne Scott Elton Smith Shemita Smith Sophia Smith Work And Play. . . Susan Smith Walter Smith Mary Stephens Kathy Surles Suzanne Straughier Christine Sullivan Michael Tolar Gary Thigpen Donna Thomas Magaret Tuten Kimberly Tyson Christine Walker Mike Warring Joe Warren Gloria Washington Temple Watkins Suzanne and Beth having a little fun. Wade, waiting for class to begin. 120 Freshmen Never Cave Up Rhonda Watson Calvin Weatherspoon Theodore Weatherspoon Beth Weger Linda Welch Joan Welling Douglas Wesley Elizah West Jammie Willette Andre Williams Barney Williams Darryl Williams Deonne Williams Freddy Williams James Williams Louise Williams Margaret Williams Mary Williams Runett Williams Willie Williams Jimmy Wilson Mary Wilson Randy Woodward Brigitte Worden Anne Vickers Waiting in line for chocolate. President, James Haynes; Vice President, Tammy Pickles; Secretary, Jenny Burnette; Treasurer, Tammy Weatherspoon. Sophomores . . . Yelling across the halls, Sophomores are the best! ” Being so enthusiastic about winning the Spirit Stick Taking Drivers Ed and dreaming of having your very own car Playing on JV and dreaming of varsity . . . Experiencing the joy of high school Finding out that there is quite a difference between Madison High and the Middle School Wondering what lies ahead next year . . . 121 Waiting And Watching Gail Adams Gregory Adams Jean Agner Suzanne Agner Vicki Agner Donna Alderman Thomas Alexander Mike Anders Brad Barfield Kenneth Barfield Mary Barfield Patrick Barfield Sandra Barfield Debbie Barrs Terry Barrs Raymond Bass Cindy Bell Vickie Bell Dorothy Bethany Kathy Bishop Ricky Blair Cun Bland Angela Blue Bonnie Bowen Break time is always welcome to Alfred. Terry clowns while Eddie watches the girls go by. Vanessa Bowles Larry Bradley Loretta Bradley Darlene Branch Phillip Branch Linda Bratcher Danny Brothers Phyllis Brown Frankie Bryant Vanessa Bryant Rick Buie Keryl Burgess Linnie Burkett Jenny Burnett Nathaniel Burnett Sallie Cave Sandra Chewning Mary Christian Diane Collins Peggy Corbin Joy Corson Sharon Cruce Susie Cruce Vicki Davis 123 Looking Forward To A Better Day Tina Demotsis Donna Dollar Debbie Drechsler Ann Dempsey Marie Dollar David Fielder Debbie Dixon Frank Donaldson Phillis Fiffin Connie Fox Lakeia Frier luaniia Fudge William Gaines Chris Giddens Elaine Giddens Mike Gordie Jackie Gray Clifton Hale Randy Hall Wendell Hammock James Harden Laura Hagis Bonnie Harmon Bill Harper Christine Hartman Casandra Hawkins Ricky Haynes Troy Hendry Marie Herring Rick Herndon Linda Hicks Richard Hill Anthony Hodge Charles Hollingsworth Jeff Howard Kenneth Hudson Howard Hues Richard Hunter Mark Hutchinson Cynthia Jackson Juakita Jackson Debbie Johnson Rufus Johnson Buddy Jones Wayne Jones Lunch is over, back to work. United We Stand The parking lot was a popular gathering place for friends. Umost everyone likes to pose. iven Rommie and Jerome. Sophomores won the Spirit Stick as they buried the Bulldogs. Jess Kem Kenny Kiser Kris Kuhl Nancy Lee Tony Lesier Pam Long Debbie LookabiU Delorls McCray Forrest McDaniel Jesse McDaniel Herman McLeod Edith McQuay James Macarages Alfred Martin Olivia Medler Ellis Mitchell Johnny Mitchell Greg Mobley James Mobley Bonnie Moore Greg Oliver Wesley Ovesen Diane Paulk Deanne Payne Angela Peterson Glen Pickles Tammy Pickles £ • Robert Pridgeon Margaret Pryor Phyllis Pryor Tracy Pulliam Terry Putnal Joy Ragans Timmy Raines Kevin Reaves Jeff Russell Ricky Sapp Joseph Sealy Susie Sessions Allen Shadrick Lunch time is always fun time! Sophomores line up for field day activities. Margaret is sitting in the sun counting her money. Some days are happy; some are sad. Getting Involved Sophomores get together for a class meeting. Dawn Shaw John Smlih John Sirmon Russell Smith Bonnie Smith Sallie Smith Elaine Smith Ricky Sparks Frances Stokely Nancy Straughter Pete Strickland Bobby Surles Tf Tammy hurries to class. Susie Thomas James Turner Dora Thompson David Vickers Elexia Thompson Nancy Walker Debbie Tookes Reginald Walker Donna Trull Rosa Waring 128 Tammy Weaiherspoon Tori Webb Vivian Welch Frank Wetherington David Wesson Lynn Wigelsworth Anderson Williams Deonne Williams J. L. Williams Jerome Williams Karen Williams Ricky Wilson Starling Wilson Janice Wynn Beth Zuem Memories are here to stay. David is pleased with his book report. President, Mark Schnitker; Vice President, Angela Bland; Secretary, Suzanne Bish; Treasurer, Sara Dobbs. A Junior . . . The Magazine Drive, How many have you sold?” Class Rings, Oh, let me see yours! Spirit Stick, We were just clowning around. Class Play, Are you going to be in it? Achievement Tests, Not again! Homecoming Float, I don't see how those Seniors placed. Theirs really looked raggedy. Problems, I hope I make the honor roll this time. Sorrows, Why can’t Christmas vacation last longer? 130 Joys, Next year we’ll be SENIORS! The Class Of 77 Wayne Abbou Jean Aikens Randolph Aikens Nathaniel Akins Ricky Alvarez Jerry Anderson Karen Anderson Jimmy Artz Chris Bacot Lynn Barrs Mike Bass Virginia Beauman Michele Belinski Dennis Bell Frankie Bell Betty Bellflower Suzanne Bish Terry Bishop Sonja Blair Angela Bland Julian Bland Debbie Bodenstein Dale Bonner Elmer Bowen Corky Brandies 131 Taking Time Out For Fun . Teresa and Chris are proud to be Juniors. We’re just clowning around. ’ ’ Jerry Buchanan Angela Capel Richard Cone Sandy Corbin Cathy Cronk Brenda Davis Phyllis Davis Michael DeLaughter Mike Diamond Brenda Dixon Saundra Dixon Sara Dobbs Shelby Dockery Penny Donaldson John Dopson 132 Tony Ford Effie Frazier Genese Green Reginald Hall Eric Hammond Mark Haviland Dwight Haynes Patricia Haynes Raymond Haynes Kenny Herring Togetherness Lunch time was great for catching up on gossip. These Juniors demonstrated their spirit with a spirit march. 133 Lee English Theresa Evans Don Fenneman Benny Ferrell Rebecca Fielder 134 Learning From Their Mistakes . . . Studying is always more fun in a group. Nathaniel Herring Joyce Hobson Caron Holton Frednell Honeywell Carl Hutchinson Melvin Jackson Tyrone Jackson Vicki Jewell Kathy Johnson Henry Johnson Juanita Johnson Richard Johnson Terry Johnson Iris Jonas Vera Jonas Montez Kelley Richie Kelley Thomas Kelley Always Goofing Off Tony Kelley Glynna Knight Ginny Lanier Donna Lee Jenny Littleton Marty Lookabill Barbara McClain Joyce McGhee Terry Martin Cindy Middleton Ricky Miley Lawrence Moore Cindy Miller Sondra Moore Nathaniel’s found a way to cool off fast. MW A little more to the left, Marty Teni Morris Darlene Newborn Mike Norfleet Terry Olive Debbie Parrish Kim Patterson Robin Peavy Lester Peek Willie Peek Tommy Phillips Chris Pickels Jimmy Pinkard Carol Plain Annette Prewitt Leander Pryor Relaxation is the best part of life. -V - Leroy Rutherford Mike Sasnett Mark Schnitker Tony Sessions Margaret Pryor Tony Pryor Keith Quick Freddy Reeves Nina Reeves Kenneth Richardson Betty Robinson Sheryl Roth Don’t let us disturb you, Michael.” Smile, Chris! Things can't be that bad!” Keith polished his way through school. J Richard and Tony looked baffled. 137 Waiting Patiently. . . i i Caught ya' that time! Say 'cheese'! Phyllis Sevor Johnny Sexton Shaun Shea Larry Smith Willie Smith Glenn Southall Cynthia Starling Ben Stewart Steven Stoff Rickie Strickland 38 Nina poses on her way to class. Involvement Wesley Sullivan Keith Thomas Michael Tookes Janice Tuten Oralee Tuten Timmy Tuten Cindy Walker John Waring Ronnie Warren George Weatherspoon Vicky Welch James Welling Patricia Wesley Ron Wesson Dennis Webb I Come on in and join the crowd, Ben. And the Juniors marched on. than polish boots. Seeing A Successful Future. Marty and Wayne spend their break in the parking lot. Teresa Whittemore Pamela Willette Valerie Willette Barbara Williams David Williams Herman Williams Nathan Williams Wendell Williams A Senior . . . Spirit? We’ve got it! The Float, ’’Sorry Juniors, we beat you again! ” Projects, tons of aluminum cans and tons of paper put a jingle in the Senior Treasury. Senior Trip. ’’Can you imagine? Six meals a day. two swimming pools, the band, and tennis courts - all on one ship?” Early Lunch, Ha, ha Turkey, I get to go to lunch - NOW!” Senior Follies, Any, we'll get it together.” Parking Lot, Fifty cents for a reserved parking place? 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Betty Barrs, Valedictorian and Hunter Sims, Salutatorian have also caught this vision as they have achieved academic excellence. Through self-disci- pline, good study habits, and hard work, they, too, are ready to take possession of the freedoms America has to offer. HUNTER SIMS - SALUTATORIAN Class Of '76 Had Five High Honor Graduates In 1810 James Madison stated in his Sec- ond Annual Message to Congress: A well instructed people alone can be permanently a free people. These seniors, by applying themselves well in their academic pursuits, are ready to take their places of responsibil- ity in this great nation. Each of these seniors achieved an academic standing of 3.5 or above and are recognized as high honor graduates. JULIE SHADRICK 157 Five Recognized As Most Outstanding To be worthy of the American heritage, the people must live up to it. This, of course, requires people of all ages to offer their talents and skills to their God and their country, rather than to their own selfish interests. Each year, the faculty and the Senior Class vote for ten seniors who are outstanding in achievement and in service. Those seniors who appeared on both lists are honored here. Carl Sandburg could have been speaking of this group when he wrote in THE PEOPLE YES: We have come far, and we ar going farther yet. DERREK JONES LISA PICKLES REGINA WASHINGTON HELEN WILSON Eleven Received Honorable Mention PHYLLIS BARFIELD DEBBIE BROTHERS RUDOLPH BURGESS Honorable mention is given to those seniors who appeared on the list of the faculty or the Senior Class in the search for the most outstanding seniors. These too, have done well and are to be recognized with gratitude for their contrib- utions toward a better school and community. 159 GEORGE ROBINSON JULIE SHADR1CK HUNTER SIMS GLENN WALLER Betty Barrs Chosen As Most Outstanding Citizen Of Class Of 1976 In the midst of America’s most tragic war, Abraham Lincoln stated that Ameri- cans must be dedicated to the task before us . . . that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom - and that govern- ment of the poeple, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the face of the earth. The problems of 1976 are different, but the challenge is the same. Leadership, as exemplified in the criteria for the Rotary Citizenship Award, provides the best security that American ideals will find a new and deeper mean- ing. BETTY BARRS ROTARY CITIZENSHIP AWARD 160 Derrek, Debbie And Elizabeth Selected For Citizenship Awards Seventy-five years ago, Woodrow Wilson wrote: It is for this we love democracy: for the emphasis it puts on character: for its tendency to exalt the purposes of the average man to some high endeavor. As we consider our future, as well as our past, these words are extremely important. Leadership, high character, and dedication are much needed in these troubled times. Young men and women of the caliber of Derrek Jones, Debbie Brothers, and Elizabeth Edwards are to be congratulated, as they have demonstrated their willingness to give a little extra to their school and their country. 161 Helen Wilson And Phillip Miller Are Danforth I Dare You'' Award Winners In his Inaugural Address in 1933 - one of America’s darkest hours - Franklin Delano Roosevelt said that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself and that the strength of the United States was found in the American spirit of the pioneer. Courageous and confident leader- ship has always been important in conquering America’s foes, whether they be economic, social, or political. Therefore daring men and women are a most important resource of this nation of ours. We salute Helen Wilson and Phillip Miller, recipients of the Danforth I Dare You Award as they have taken up this spirit of the pioneer. PHILLIP MILLER HELEN WILSON 162 Hall Of Fame Begun RUDOLPH BURGESS DISTRICT BICENTENNIAL SPEECH WINNER GLEN WALLER ALL STATE BASEBALL In 1976 HUNTER SIMS SEMI-FINALIST MERIT SCHOLAR IERRY ALEXANDER NATIONAL FFA CHORUS In 1900 the Hall of Fame was established to honor the memory of great Americans. In 1976 the Mahisco staff is beginnning a new tradition by recognizing Madison High School students who have distinguished themselves in their many endeavors and brought honor to their school. These achievements come from all areas of activity and offer a bright future for Madison High School's Hall of Fame. 163 JIMMIE AIKENS LINDA AIKENS - FHA - 10, 11. 12; FBLA - 12. DELORIS ALEXANDER - Pep Club - 12; Black History - 12. JERRY ALEXANDER - FFA - 11, 12; Chap. President - 12; Mahisco Singers - 10, 11, 12 - National Chorus Award - 12: Concert Chorus - 10; Football - 10, 11, 12; Basketball - 10, 11, 12; Track - 11, 12. MARY ALEXANDER SANDY ANDERSON PHILLIP ARNOLD - Basketball - 10, 11. 12; FFA 11, 12 - Treasurer - 12. TOM BACOT - FFA - 11, 12. LINDA BAELI - FBLA - 11. ALPHONSO BARFIELD - Pep Club - 12; Black History Club - 12. PHYLLIS BARFIELD - FT A - 10, 11, 12; FBLA - 12; Black History Club - 11, 12 - Secretary - 11; Pep Club - 10: Chorus - 10; Track - 11, 12; Cheerleader - 10, 11. 12 - Co-Capt. 12. RONALD BARFIELD - Stage Band - 10; Speech Club - 11; Black History Club - 12; Pep Club - 12. BETTY BARRS - Beta Club - 10, 11, 12 - Treasurer - 11; Most Outstanding Soph.; NEDT Test Merit - 10; Spanish Club - 11, 12 - Vice-President - 12; Student Council - 11, 12; Yearbook Staff - 11, 12 - Bus. Mgr. - 12; FHA - 11, 12 - Secretary - 12; Most Outstanding Junior; Girls’ Chorus - 12 - President. Hey!, Ray Charles, Pick on somebody your own size! 164 BENNY BASS - Baseball - 10, 11, 12; FFA - 11, 12; String Band - 12; Football - 12; Library Science - 12; Paw Prints - 12; FCA - 12. DIANNE BASS - Mahisco Singers - 11; FHA - 12; FBLA - 12. TRACI BEASLEY MARSHALL BECK - FFA 10, 11, 12. EDITH BENNETT - Speech Club - 10; FT A - 10, 11; Black History Club - 12; FHA - 12; Pep Club - 12. PAM BISHOP STANLEY BISHOP - Mahisco Singers - 10. SUZANNE BLAKE - Art Club - 12; FFA - 12; Band - 12; Track - 11. ERNIE BLANTON - FFA - 10, 11, 12. KAREN BLANTON - FHA - 11, 12. KATHY BLOUNT - FBLA - 11, 12; FHA - 11, 12; Class Parliamentarian - 12; Tennis Team - 11; Vice- President, Public Relations - 12. JEROME BONNER - Black History Club - 12. DONNA BOWEN - FFA - 12; Vegetable Prod. - 12 - President. RHONDA BRANCH - FHA - 10; FTA - 11, 12; Library Science - 11; Speech Club - 11; Drill Team - 12. LOVETT BRASBY - 4-H - 10; FTA - 11; Black History Club - 12; Speech Club - 12; Pep Club - 12 - President. JESSICA BRAWNER - FBLA - 12. TONI BROCK - FHA - 10; Yearbook - 10, 11; Junior Class Play; Spanish Club - 11, 12; FFA - 12. DEBBIE BROTHERS - FBLA - 12; FHA - 11, 12; Homecoming Queen - 12; Liaison Comm. - 12. CHARLES BROWN - Football - 11. DENISE BROWN - Beta Club - 10. 11, 12 - District Reporter - 12; Science Club - 11, 12 - Sec. 12; Yearbook - 12; Mahisco Singers - 10. SUSAN BROWNING - Cheerleader - 10, 11, 12; Tennis Team - 11, 12; Beta Club - 10, 11, 12 - Secretary - 12; FBLA - 10, 11, 12; FCA - 12 - Treasurer; Student Adv. Comm. - 11; Junior Class Play; School Play - 12. CHERYL BRYANT - Track - 10. DELRY BRYANT - Pep Club - 10; FHA - 10; Girls’ Basketbal 0 panisl lu peecl lu 2. RUDOLPH BURGESS - Football - 10, 11; Basketball - 10, 11; Baseball - 10, 11; Student Council - 10, 11, 12; Class Officer - 10; Beta Club - 10, 11; FFA 10, 12; Student Adv. Comm. - 10; FTA - 10; Science Club - 11, 12 - Vice Pres.; Stage Band 11, 12; Speech Club - 11. DOUG CANTRELL - Football - 10, 11, 12; FCA - 10; Student Council - 10. TERESA CASH WELL - Beta Club - 10, 11, 12 - V.P. - 12; Yearbook - 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader - 12; FBLA - 11, 12; Junior Class Play; Miss Mahisco - 12; Miss Beta - 11; Physical Fitness Award - 10. DEBBIE CHAMBLIN ARTY COLSON - Football - 10, 11, 12; Tennis - 11, 12; FCA - 10, 11, 12; Junior Class Play; School Play - 12; Class President - 12; Student Council - 12; Baseball - 10; Band - 10, 11, 12. PAT COODY BEVERLY COWART - FHA - 10, 11. 12; FBLA - 11. EDDIE CRUCE - FFA - 10, 11. BESSIE DAVIS MICHAEL DAVIS - Basketball - 10, 12: 4-H - 10; Library Science - 11; Track - 11; FFA - 12; FTA - 12. GWENDOLYN DOBSON - Student Council - 10, 11, 12; FTA - 11, 12; Student Adv. Comm. - 12; Black History Club - 12; Pep Club - 12; FHA - 12. BRENDA EALY - Black History - 12; FTA - 11, 12; Spanish Club - 10. LINDA EALY - FHA - 10, 11, 12. ROGER EDENFIELD - Baseball - 10. ELIZABETH EDWARDS - FBLA - 11, 12; Yearbook - 10. 11, 12; Cheerleader - 10, 12; Junior Class Play; Beta Club - 11, 12 - Pres. - 12; Homecoming Class Attendent - 11. STEVE ELLISON - FFA - 10, 11, 12. MARVIN EVANS - FFA - 10. 11, 12; Library Science - 11. LANA FARMER - FFA - 12. CHRIS FERRELL - FBLA - 11, 12; FFA - 12; Student Council - 10. DEBRA FORD - Pep Club - 11, 12; FHA - 11, 12; Speech Club - 11; Science Club - 12; 4-H - 10, 12; Band - 10, 11. MAMIE FUDGE HERMAN GERVIN - FFA - 10, 11; Football - 11, 12; Library Science - 12. BOBBY GHENT - Football - 11, 12. ELVIRA GRAHAM - Chorus - 11. TOMMY GRANTHAM - Mahisco Singers - 11. TIM GRAVES - Football 10; FFA - 10, 12. KENNY HALL - FFA - 10, 11, 12. JONI HAMMOND - FBLA - 12 - Treasurer. WANDA HANKINS - Track - 10, 11, 12; FTA - 12; Pep Club - 12; Cheerleader - 12; FHA - 10, 12; Concert Chorus - 12: Black History Club - 12. BOBBY HARMON - Library Science - 12. G. W. HARRELL - Baseball - 10, 11, 12 - Public Relations - 11; Football - 11; FCA - 11; Science Club 11, 12 - Pres. - 12; School Play - 12. ANECIA HAYNES GWENDOLYN HAYNES - FTA - 10, 11, 12; Speech Club - 11 - Secretary; Black History Club - 12. LAWRENCE HAYNES - Basketball - 11; FHA - 12. MARILYN HAYNES - FTA - 10, 11, 12; FHA - 10, 11, 12: Cheerleader - 11; Speech Club - 11; Black History Club - 11, 12; FCA - 12; Pep Club - 12; Girls' Chorus - 12. SARAH HAYNES - Spanish Club - 11. GARY HENDERSON - Baseball - 10, 11, 12; Band - 10, 11; Junior Class Play; Football - 10; Library Science - 11. JIM HOLBROOK - Science Club - 10, 11. 12; Library Science - 10, 11, 12; Tennis Team - 11, 12; Class Play - Construction - 11, 12. EDWARD HOLLINGSWORTH - Paw Prints - 10; Band - 11, 12; FBLA - 11, 12; Science Club - 11; Mahisco Singers - 12. JAMES HOLLEY - FFA - 10, 11, 12; Sec. - 12. RITA HUBBARD - Drill Team - 11, 12; FT A - 11; Speech Club - 11; Beta Club - 11, 12; Student Council - 12; Black History - 12; FHA - 12. MIKE HUMPHREY JIM HUNTER - Football - 10; FFA - 10. 11, 12; 4-H - 10; Track - 12. JOSEPH IRVINE - Track - 10; Library Science - 11; Black History - 12; Chorus - 12. KAREN ISGRO - FHA - 11. ELIZABETH JACKSON - FHA - 10; Journalism - 11, 12; Spanish Club - 11. SHIRLEY JOHNSON - Pep Club - 12; Black History - 12; Speech Club - 12; 4-H - 10. ANNIE JO JONAS - Girls' Basketball - 10; FT A - 11; Track - 11. DERRICK JONES - Basketball - 10; FBLA - 11; Student 166 Edward, daydreaming again. Council - 11, 12 - Pres. 12; Speech Club - Pres. - 11; FT A - 11, 12; Chorus - Pres. 11; Mahisco Singers - V.P. - 11, 12; Black History - Pres. 12; Pep Club - 12; Yearbook - 12. DOROTHY JONES - Pep Club - 10, 11, 12; Black History - 12. GERALDINE JONES - Black History - 12; FHA - 12; Speech Club - 11; 4-H - 12. LARRY JOSEPH - Black History - 11. HARVEY KEELING - FFA - 10. 11. TAMMY KEELING - FFA - 11, 12 - Chapter Reporter - 12. BARBARA KELLEY - Mahisco Singers - 11; FHA - 12; FBLA - 12. RUSSELL KERN - Football - 10, 11, 12; Baseball - 11; Student Council - 12; Junior Class Play; School Play - 12; FCA - 10, 11, 12 - President - 12. PAM LANGFORD - Track - 11. ALTON LEE - Pep Club - 10. 12; Black History - 12. SHIRLEY LEE - FHA - 10, 11; FT A - 10; Black History - 12; Pep Club - 12. VALERIE McCALL - Drill Team - 10; FHA - 10; FT A - 10, 11, 12; Speech Club - 10; Pep Club - 12; Student Council - 12; Yearbook - 11; Cheerleader - 11. TERRY McCLAIN - FFA - 12. ELLA McDANIEL - Student Adv. Comm. - 10; Track - 10; FT A - 11, 12; Speech Club - 11; Yearbook - 11, 12: Class Secretary - 12; Black History - 12; Senior Homecoming Att. JOYCE McDANIEL - Track - 11; Cheerleader - 10: Basketball - 10; FTA - 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; Black History - 11, 12; Volleyball - 12. MORLENE McFARLAND - Volleyball - 12; Chorus - V.P. - 12; Track - 11. CINDY McGRIFF - Class Treasurer - 11; FFA - 11, 12; Chapter Treasurer - 12; School Play - 12. LINDA McKINNEY - FTA - 10; FHA - 12; Black History - 12; Girls' Chorus - 11; Concert Chorus - 12. EULA McKNIGHT - Spanish Club - 10; Black History - 11, 12; Pep Club - V.P. - 12. COLEMAN McQUAY - Basketball - 11; Track - 11. Senior Liaison Committee. JACKIE McQUAY - Football - 10, 11; Track - 10, 11; FFA - 10; Black History - 12. PHILLIP MILLER - FFA - 10. 11, 12 - Chap. Pres. - 12. SHIRLEY MITCHELL - Black History - 12; Pep Club - 12. WILLIE MOBLEY - Black History - 11; FFA - 10; Pep Club - 10; Library Science - 12. MARILYN MONLYN MATTIE MOORE - Class Treasurer - 10; 4-H 10, 11. 12; Track - 11; FT A - 11, 12; Drill Team - 12; FHA - 12; Black History - 12. TOM MOORE - FFA - 10, 11, 12; Baseball - 12; Chap. Officer - FFA - 11, 12. AL MURPHY - FFA - 10, 11, 12. JERRY MURPHY - FFA - 10, 11, 12. KATHY NeSMITH SHARON NEWBORN - VICA - 11. CHARLIE ODOM - FCA - 10, 11; FFA - 10, 11; Band - 12: Baseball - 10, 11; Football - 10, 11. MATTIE PEACOCK - Class Homecoming Att. - 10; Girls' Basketball - 10, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; FT A - 11; Black History - 12. NANCY PEARCE - Beta - 12; Cheerleader - 10; Class V.P. - 11; Speech Club - 11; 4-H - 10; FBLA - 11, 12; FFA - 11, 12; FT A - 10, 11, 12 - Parliamentarian - 10, 12; Student Council - 10; Yearbook - 11, 12; Paw Prints - 10; FCA - 11, 12; Student Adv. Chairman - 12; Track - 11. STEVE PENNINGTON - Basketball - 10, 11, 12; Baseball - 11, 12; FFA - 11, 12; Junior Class Play; School Play - 12. LARRY PICKLES - FFA - 10, 11, 12; Football - 10, 11, 12. LISA PICKLES - FBLA - 10, 11 - V.P. - 12; FT A - 10, 11, 12 - Sec. 10; Student Adv. - 10; Cheerleader - 10, 11, 12; FCA - 11, 12; Junior Class Play; Tennis - 11; FFA - 11, 12; Student Council - 11, 12 - Treasurer; Mahisco Singers - 11, 12; Class Sec. - 11; Class V.P. - 12; Beta Club - 12; School Play - 12. TEENA PICKLES EMMANUEL POLLOCK ANN POWELL NANCY PRIDE - FT A - 11; FHA - 12; Track - 11; Drill Team - 12; Black History - 12. GAIL RAGANS - FHA - 11, 12; FBLA - 12; Student Council - 12. RICKY RAINES - Football - 10, 11, 12 - All Conf. - 10, 11; Baseball - 10, 11, 12 - All Conf. 11; Class Pres. 10. 11; FCA - 10, 11, 12; Beta - 10, 11, 12; Student Council - 10, 11; Yearbook - 10, 11; Science Club - 11. GEORGE ROBINSON - FFA - 10, 11, 12 - V.P. - 12; Basketball - 10, 11, 12; Track - 10, 11, 12; Football - 10: Pep Club - 12; 4-H - 10, 11, 12. GLORIA ROGERS - Beta Club - 10, 11, 12 - Treasurer - 12; FBLA - 11, 12 - V.P..- 12; Yearbook - 11; Library Science - 12. TERRI ROONEY - Band - 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; Journalism - 11, 12; Stage Band - 12. DIANNE ROUNDTREE - Pep Club - 11; FBLA - 11; Black History - 12; FHA - 12. RHONDA SANDERSON - Library Science - 11, 12. JULIE SHADRICK - Beta - 10, 11, 12; Miss Beta - 12; FBLA - 12; Student Council - 12; Yearbook - 11, 12; Junior Class Play; Library Science - 12. JOHNNY SIMMONS - Track - 10, 11; FFA - 10, 11, 12: Pep Club - 10, 11, 12; Black History 12. RAY SIMMONS - Basketball - 10; 4-H - 10; FFA - 11; Track - 11; Black History - 12; Pep Club - 12. STANLEY SIMMONS - Football - 10, 11, 12. HUNTER SIMS - Science Club - 10, 11, 12; Beta Club - 11, 12; National Mers; Semi-Finalist. LINDA SLAVEN - Paw Prims - 11, 12; News Editor - 12; Library Science - 11, 12; Spanish Club - 11, 12 - V.P. - 11, Pres. 12. SANDRA SMITH - Concert Chorus - 10; Pep Club - 10; Track - 10, 11; Student Council - 11; Mahisco Singers - 12 - V.P.; Miss Mahisco - 12; Black History - 12. TIM STRAUGHTER - Black History - 11, 12; Track - 10. JACKIE STRICKLAND - Football - 10, 11, 12; Baseball - 10; FFA - 10, 11, 12. DEBORAH SWILLEY - Band - 10, 11, 12 - Majorette - 12; Black History - 10, 12; Pep Club - 10, 12; Chorus - 10; Student Council Officer - 11, 12; Student Adv. Comm. - 11; Yearbook - 11, 12; Miss Student Council - 12. MARGO THOMAS - 4-H - 10: Black History - 11, 12; FT A - 11, 12; Pep Club - 12; FHA - 12. CINDY TRULL - FBLA - 12; FHA - 11. 12; Pres. - 12; BETA - 10. 11, 12. TOMMY TURNER - Football - 10. 11, 12; Basketball - 10, 11, 12; Track - 10. 11; FCA - 10, 11; Black History - 12: Speech 12; Chorus - 10, 11. JOEY TUTEN - FHA - 10. 11, 12; Miss FHA - 11; FFA - 11. Herman, as usual, telling a tall tale. WILLIAM VAUGHT - Black History - 10, 11, 12; 4-H - 11; Pep Club - 12. CHERYL WALKER - FFA - 12. GLENN WALLER - Football - 10. 11, 12; Baseball - 10. 11, 12; Basketball - 10; FCA - 10, 11, 12; Science Club - 11, 12. LISA WASHINGTON - FFA - 11, 12 - Miss FFA - 12; FBLA - 12; Library Science - 12. REGINA WASHINGTON - FT A - 10, 11, 12 - Pres. - 11, 12; Chorus - 10, 11, 12; Basketball - 10; FHA - 11, 12; Track - 11, 12; FCA - 12; Black History - 12; Pep Club - 12; Volleyball - 12; Senior Class Treasurer; School Play - 12. JUANITA WEATHERSPOON - FHA - 12. PATTY WEBB - FBLA - 11, 12 - Pres. - 12; Library Science - 11, 12; FHA - 11; Student Council - 12; Senior Liaison Comm. ALONZO WILLIAMS - Band - 10, 11, 12; FT A - 10, 11, 12; Student Council - 10, 11, 12; Speech Club - Sec. - 12. EMMALENE WILLIAMS - Black History - 11, 12; Pep Club - 12; Spanish Club - 12. KEITH WILLIAMS - Football - 10; FFA - 10, 11, 12. LIZZIE WILLIAMS - Concert Chorus - 10, 11, 12; FT A -11; Girls’ Chorus - 12; Black History 12. NAPOLEON WILLIAMS WILLIE WILLIAMS - Football - 10, 11, 12; Basketball - 10, 11, 12; Pep Club - 10, 11, 12; Black History - 10, 12; Track - 11, 12; FFA - 11, - Sec.; Wrestling - 12. HELEN WILSON - Yearbook - 10, 11, 12 - Editor - 12; FHA - 10: Beta Club - 11, 12; FBLA - 11; Junior Class Play; School Play - 12; Student Council - 12. fcOSA WILSON - Basketball - 10; Pep Club - 12; Black History - 12. STEVE WILSON VIVIAN WILSON - 4-H - 10; Track - 11; Black History - 12; Pep Club - 12. PATRICIA WRIGHT - FHA - 10, 11, 12; FT A - 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club - 12. RUFUS WYCHE - Basketball - 10; VICA - 11, 12; Track - 11. 168 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 2, 1976 We now mark the beginning of our Third Century as an Independent Nation as well as the 200th Anniversary of the American Revolution. For two centuries our Nation has grown, changed and flourished. A diverse people, drawn from all corners of the earth, have joined together to fulfill the promise of democracy. America's Bicentennial is rich in history and in the promise and potential of the years that lie ahead. It is about the events of our past, our achievements, our traditions, our diversity, our freedoms, our form of government and our continuing commitment to a better life for all Ameri- cans. The Bicentennial offers each of us the opportunity to join with our fellow citizens in honoring the past and preparing for the future in communities across the Nation. Thus, in joining together as races, nationalities, and individuals, we also re- tain and strengthen our traditions, back- ground and personal freedom. 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L. McMULLEN, OR MIKE DEERING at Florida Farm Bureau. Horry Street 973-6665 Compliments of JOE PEAVY 172 Congratulations From WARING WYCHE AND SON Redi-Mix Concrete Concrete Blocks Madison Florida Phone 973-2588 Compliments of HUNTER MOTOR CO. Ford We Have The Car You Want KERN'S PHILLIPS 66 Service Station Shop at Home and Save at For All Your Service Needs Madison, Florida Compliments of KRAMER'S DAYLIGHT DEPARTMENT STORE KRAMER’S C. GLEN SEVOR AIR TEMP Heating, Air Conditioning, Sales and Services Phone 973-2344 Yellow Pine TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Madison, Florida 173 T.J. BEGGSJR. AND SONS FUNERAL HOME Madison Florida Since 1886 MORROW INSURANCE AGENCY Gentle Future, Come to rest; Hopes and dreams that are the best. Lend a hand and help prolong Young convictions that are strong. Madison, Florida 174 973-4191 MRS. BEN WILLIAMS MR. and MRS. W. J. BARRS MR. and MRS. JOHN C. WILLIAMS PROTECT THESE PRECIOUS FREEDOMS AMERICAN LEGION POST 68 WALKERS SERVICE CENTER Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Electrical Service Congratulations Seniors FLORIDA FARM AND FEED SERVICE TRUMAN (LEROY) WALKER Rt. 3 Box 155-1 Madison, Florida Phone: 929-4325 or 929-4533 Highway 90 East Madison, Florida THANK GOODNESS IT'S CHERRY'S AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SERVICE Complete line of parts and tires. Inspection Station, Complete Car Service and Wrecker Service THE RUSTY NAIL D. M. REEVES Country Store Gifts and Antiques Arts and Crafts Supplies Lee, Florida Sales Representative for New and Used Chevy Cars, Trucks and Oldsmobile Cars 177 CANTEY MOTOR COMPANY D. M. REEVES Sales Representative For the best automobiles you can buy PAT S. CANTEY JR. General Manager SINCLAIR MILLER VERNON M. FOLSOM Sales Representative Chevrolet Oldsmobile Sales Representative MURPHY AND SONS WELDING AND MACHINE REPAIR Don't Forget We Do . . . Building and Repairs On Farm Equipment Certified Welders - Repair Work Electric - Heli-Arc - Acetylene 178 COMPLETE WELDING SERVICE BADCOCK FURNITURE - APPLIANCES FLOOR COVERING - HOME ENTERTAINMENT Madison 117 West Pickney Street Greenville Corner of Grand Avenue and Church Street FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Federally Chartered Federally Examined Federally Supervised 973-4161 603 West Base Street Madison, Florida 179 Congratulations Seniors From MADISON STOCKYARD Hog Sales on Monday Cow Sales on Tuesday Located on Highway 53 South In Madison, Florida Phone 973-2310 180 WILLIAMS-MAXWELL INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Post Office Box 590 - 108 West Pinckney Street Madison, Florida 32340 Phone: 904 - 973-4013 Auto - Home - Life Business - Liability Health - Accident Burglary - Fire - Bonds We appreciate you Congratulations Seniors! JOHN P. MAXWELL, II - Pres. ALICE C. WILLIAMS Shoes for the family Two Locations in Valdosta Downtown - Five Points Best Wishes From Where Fashion and Comfort Meet” Downtown Valdosta, Ga. 182 PRODUCERS CORP. YELLOW PINE OF MADISON RESTAURANT AND TRUCK STOP U.S. 90 Your Needs Are Our Concern Madison, Fla. Farm Chemicals Seeds Fertilizer Grain Marketing Seed Cleaning Farm Grain Bens Phone: 973-4263 Madison, Florida BANK OF GREENVILLE HELPING MADISON COUNTY GROW FOR 70 YEARS BANK FOR ALL YOUR BANKING NEEDS GREENVILLE, FLORIDA 183 HAIRE FURNITURE COMPANY Where You Can Find the Best for Less Before You Buy, Give Haire a Try South Range Street, Phone: 973-2340 SALE ACE HARDWARE COMPANY 317 South Range Street Madison, Florida '' Ace sets the pace. ’ Madison's only complete Hardware store . . . Trade elsewhere and we'll both lose. Phone: 973-2291 J. J. SALE, III Manager FARMER'S MUTUAL EXCHANGE Compliments of J. B. DAVIS INC. J. B. DAVIS INC Sorv ce is Our Business Feeds - Seeds - Fertilizers and Farm Supplies Madison, Florida 973-2215 Owens-Illinois. The company next door. A lot of people think of Owens- Illinois as the world's leading manufacturer of packaging materials in glass, plastic and paper; Kimble brand laboratory ware; Libbey glassware; Lily products. Multinational in scope. Eighty thousand employees. More than one hundred domestic facilities. Big, sophisticated, dynamic. And we are—and we're proud of it. But with all those facilities and all those employees, chances are we're also your neighbor. And we try very hard to be a good one. We are, for instance, an equal opportunity employer, and our percentage of minority group employees gets larger every year We also support commu- nity action and civic responsi- bility groups in every O-l location. We've also been a prime mover in the Keep America Beautiful anti-litter program since 1953, and spend millions of dollars every year on plant beautifi- cation and air and water pollution abatement systems The taxes we pay help support community programs that include everything from sewer systems to police and fire departments, and we encourage all employees to take an active role in community affairs that range from the Boy Scouts to the Community Chest. We re concerned, we're responsive, we re involved. And that's just the way we like it. OWENS-ILLINOIS. THE GOOD NEIGHBOR 185 DON BOWEN INSURANCE DON BOWEN INSURANT SAXfDY CAMPBELL MUSIC CEKTER See Don Bowen Souih Range Street Madison, Florida GORDON FORD TRACTOR INC. Gordon Ford Tractor Inc. 715 South Range Street Madison, Florida 32340 128 West Central Ave. Valdosta, Georgia 31601 Phone (912) 244-7445 MADISON JEWELERS 212 South Range Street Madison, Florida Best Wishes to the Students and Staff of Madison High All Roads Lead To B C Grocery Located In The Friendliest Little Community In The State. Lee, Florida Owners: BOB and CLAVIA BELINSKI CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS BANK OF MADISON Member of F.D.I.C. bank of Madison Post Office Drawer 419 Madison, Florida 32340 CANTEY AUTO PARTS 209 West Base Street Madison, Florida Phone: 973-2704 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS Best Wishes From EAGLES For that special look. Located on South Range Street Madison, Florida 973-2390 Compliments of FARMER'S SUPPLY COMPANY For All Your Farm Needs Visit Farmer’s Supply Fashions for the Young and the Young at Heart Located on 5 Points Center South Range Street Valdosta, Georgia Phone: 973-6260 Compliments of ALLIED BUILDING MATERIALS Valdosta, Georgia Phone: 912 - 247-2474 For All Your Building Material Needs 189 MADISON AUTO AND TRACTOR PARTS INC. 305 South Duval Street Madison, Florida JON JON'S BEAUTY SALON Operators: Betty Morgan, Betty Dearing, Brenda Durham, and Janet Zygarlowski mERLE noRmfln cositietic studio The Crest of Quolify Congratulations Seniors 973-6430 Madison, Florida 190 SEARS Shop At Sears And Save. BUDDY and JEAN McWILLIAMS 205 East Base Street Madison, Florida 973-4011 32340 WARING'S HILLCREST DAIRY BAR Always a Good Place to Eat and Relax Madison, Florida 191 Congratulations Seniors From PINETTA CABINETS PATRONS JOHN CHAMBLIN Owner 929-4417 Quality Custom Kitchen Cabinets W. C. Sevor Sons Gerald Inman Madison Marble Works A Friend - R. E. Gibson The Inn Shop - Scooter's Comer Mrs. A. Colson Studstill Lumber Co. Jack Wade Oil Co. Irene's Dress Shop Mrs. Martha J. Fielder Miss Helen Zaynor Hugh Bass ham, D. V. M. Kathy’s Beauty Shop Ernest M. Page Jr. Frank Rykard Lundell Chrysler, Plymouth Dodge Pat Millinor Gordon's Texgas Corporation Enterprise Recorder Sue’s Beauty Shop J. D. McDonald J. D. (Danny Mac) McDonald Madison Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Monticello Provisions Home Decorating Center Vi's Restaurant Ruby's Fabric Shop Gold Kist 192 Compliments of FLORIDA FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT MADISON Friendly Service Open Your Savings Account NOW! We Guarantee You Won't Regret It. 193 Congratulations From Valdosta 111 West Central Ave. RHONDA SULLIVAN Owners: Madison 206 South Range Phone: 973-2040 HARRIET SMITH SAM'S MACHINE SHOP Fabricating and Machinework 201 East Millinor Street Madison, Florida 32340 Phone: 973-2436 Day and 973-2382 Night Owner: SAM McGHEE MF1105 lOOPTOhp BROOKS TRACTOR CO., INC MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT ALL KINDS NEW AND USED FARM EQUIPMENT 908 North Washington Street Quitman, GA 31643 Telephone: 263-4744 SAINT REGIS PAPER COMPANY BEST OF LUCK TO THE SENIORS OF 1976 P.O. Box 87 Cantonment, Fla. CONGRATULATIONS BETTY Compliments of FRANKLIN'S PAINT AND BODY SHOP Expen Body Repair and Painting Phone: 973-6340 Madison, Florida THE MADISON JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB Congratulations to the Seniors of 1976 PATTERSON JONES SHOES Located at 114-116 N. Patterson Valdosta, Georgia Compliments of Best Wishes From DAVID E. PETE STUDSTILL VAN H. PRIEST 11 196 Madison, Florida DAN ROSS, Manager WELCH AIR CONDITIONING 2255 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia 31601 Phone: 912 - 242-7355 Take A Vacation From InfIjb Mi Shop Your TUShtcMp u fcCj fviQoodTJuHqi Icy Ecu CHERRY LAKE ORCHARDS INC. 'We Grow 'em Bigger Rt. 3 Box 148B Madison, Florida 32340 Phone: 929-4433 CHERRY LAKE ORCHARD REACHES jr lXt The future belongs to those who have prepared for it Graduation is only the beginning. We know that you are looking forward to a succcessful future in science, business, medicine, commerce and industry and that additional formal education and training will be required to help you achieve your goals. Remember, in today, already walks tomorrow so make sure that you plan now for your future. BUCKEYE CELLULOSE COPORATION 'WHERE TOMORROW BEGINS TODAY Perry, Florida 198 LEE OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY Djftc. Machines Furniture Supplies Accessories v_y 201-203 W. Hill Ave. Valdosta. GA 31601 Phone: 244-0177 Specializing in Wholesale Hardware and Mill Supplies.'' LESTER D. PLAIN BURKE EXTERMINATING SON COMPANY General Bulldozing O' Hourly or 4. Contract =— Man Made ( ? - Fish Ponds clUnd Development Madison, Fla. Free Inspection by Graduate Entomologists Perry, Florida Phone 584-6471 199 CLOVER FARM U.S. 90 East 973-2104 Compliments of DIXIE PACKERS INC. 200 Located on Highway 53 Madison, Fla. Compliments of KRISTA ANNE CLARK'S CHICKEN Interstate 10 and Highway 53 And RIA JANE'S CHICKEN Downtown Madison Much mower. Congratulations, Teresa ♦ Big-job power. ♦ 5 forward speeds «Si- re verse. ♦ With proper attachments Snapper solves many yard care problems. ♦ Free demon- stration on your own lawn. MAPPBl All Snapper mowers meet ANSI safety specifications Madison Outdoor Power Eq. Co., Inc. 400 South Duval St. Madison FL Phone: 973-2695 32340 MR. AND MRS. SAMMIE KEENE BRONSON'S GROCERY PEPSICOLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF PERRY, INC. Located on the Valdosta Highway Congratulations to the Class of 1976 Serving You With Pepsi, Seven Up, Mountain Dew and Sun Crest Flavors 202 ARMY ROTC Learn to Lead While Earning a College Degree Flight Leadership Survival Rappell Leadership Orienteer Riflery Parachute First Aid Scholarship 4,3,2,1 Year Scholarships are available if you qualify. Scholarships provide Tuition, Books and Fees, and $100.00 per Month. Travel, Develop Your Talents, and Keep Your Options Open. Investigate ROTC at NFIC or the College of Your Choice. Learn To Lead Call 644-1016 or 644-2784. For More Information Contact Army ROTC, FSU Tallahassee, FL 32306 203 SKI'S UNION 76 SERVICE STATION A beginning and an end. Life, so challenging, Flies quickly by; And as each day passes, Joys and sorrows are met. The future holds unknown success. U.S. 90 West 973-2748 500 West Base Street MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM L. BROWN MRS. ANNA CARLSON JIMBOB PRINTING INC. 714 Range St. Madison, Florida 32340 P.O. Box 633 Area Code (904) 973-2633 HAMPTON CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH AND DODGE 614 East Base St. Highway 90 East Madison. Fla. 32340 973-2052 JERRY'S CARPET AND VINYL Owner: JERRY D. BASS Rt. 3 Quitman GA COIN-O-MAGIC LAUNDROMAT Wash-Dry Clean and Greyhound Bus Depot Madison, FL LASSETER'S GARAGE 105 East Dade Street Madison, FL 32340 Phone 973-4288 Congratulations to the Seniors of 76 Congratulations Class of 76 HOWARD BOLICK PHOTOGRAPHY 128 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32202 WOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION P.O. Box 627 Live Oak, FL 32060 P.O. Box 27 Greenville, FL 32331 WOODARD THEATRE AMERICAN BANKERS 2639 North Monroe - Building A Angel Suite 160 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Telephone 904 - 385-6144 Wishes to express our appreciation for your participation in our tax- sheltered retirement programs. Thank you! For Family Entertainment Visit the Woodard Madison Florida 207 MAYNOR WRIGHT General Contractor Plumbing Earth Moving Septic Tank Work Also Dry Cleaning 624 South Orange Street Phone 973-6587 Night 973-6818 Madison, FL 32340 Congratulations to the Class of 76 Agent: Frank Barrs 929-4410 and Manager: Charles Roberts 973-2301 Representing Gulf Life Insurance for: Life, Annuities, Health, Group, etc. Office Phone: 973-6965 BEST WISHES CLASS OF 76 KINNETT DAIRIES INC. METAL PRODUCTS 4042 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee. FL 32301 Phone: 904 - 877-5793 Madison, FL Best of Luck to The Seniors of 76 Congratulations To the Super Seniors of 76 LANCE Rt. 2 144 - A Waycross, GA 31501 Congratulations to the Seniors of 76 CAGLE'S, INC. GEORGIA POULTRY FEED MILLS, INC. STRAIN POULTRY FARMS, INC. 1 It Country Club Road Madison, Florida J 973-2213 c s 0 E N N G I R 0 A R T S U ! L 1 A ! T I I ! 0 ! N ! S 209 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 76 f MADISON HOUSE THREE C OUTLET 1-10 and SR 255 South Sportswear for Ladies and Men Owners: MARTY C. COOK GLENDA B. COOK Lee Florida SETZERS The Smart Place to Go for Good Things to Eat Madison Florida 210 ariot. I’m an Air Force officer and this I is my sweet chariot. When I visit home people are happy to see me. And proud. They say I'm doing my part in the community by showing the young people and the adults that you really can make it. You re?lly can get your share of the good life. I also feel good about my posi- tion in the Air Force community. I'm a leader there, too. I’m some- one the other brothers and sisters I meet in the service can look to. And it reassures them to know they have a voice in Air Force matters that concern them. The Air Force needs more lead- ers... pilots... aircrew members... math majors...science and engi- neering majors. You might be one of them and the best way to find that out is in an Air Force ROTC program. There are two, three, and four-year programs. Scholarship and non-scholarship. Why not look into all of them and see if one fits your plans? It’s worth it, brother. AFROTC DETACHMENT 145 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY 904 - 644-3461 FOR MORE INFORMATION 211 Put it aU together in Air Force ROTC. W.M.A.F. 1230 on Your Radio Dial Featuring Rock, Soul, Country and Classical Music for Your Listening Pleasure. Madison, Florida 'If ; we, the Mahisco Staff, wish to express our thanks to all of those who have helped make this edition of 1 MAHISCO possible. 11 of our advertisers, for without them, there would be no yearbook. Our photographers deserve a|gecial jfcanks.jtaff photographers as well as professional. Mike Littleton,' Tommy Green, and Kirby Reichman, all of whom gave so freely of their time are greatly appreciated. To Mr. Reichman, who went well beyond the call of duty, we give very special thanks. Kirby, you are a true gem! To Mike McCaskill goes a big thank you for he would also like to thank him for helping us with oblems that came our way. We (Mugrjpny, Jim Bolin, our Taylor Publishing Representative, deserves mere than just a thank ygu. He was always ittfng new ideas into out heads, helping us with offir budget, and an sirred all'of oUr m3!!y quesfIons. 'r putting To the faculty of Madison High, we we interrupted thcii • class you for letting if 1 ___________ ________________________ Mrs. Eloise Barrs. ur advisor, who is so much more than an advisor , deserves Without her patience and loyalty, this book would never have been published. and ial thanks fortheir o HISCO. To Mr. Gazla ration and understanding when imi. emziay anu Mr. Sanders, we say a big thank, and office during all of ourframic deadlines. The Inside Story Of CELEBRATE! We struggled along an unsure pathway as we used new methods, and there were times we thought of just hanging the whole thing up! We continually strived upwards to reach our deadlines, but it often seemed as if we were running up against a brick wall. More than one time we found ourselves having to burn some midnight oil to finish a quadpack. And even then we thought we were ' 'just barking up the wrong tree. ' We worked our way through a seemingly impenetrable jungle. Our empty pages were slow at filling, but we eventually found our way down the right road and we smiled happily as we saw dawn breaking through the trees! OH HAPPY DAY!!! 213 215 This is 1976 - the anniversary of our nation's 200th birthday. It is a very spe- cial year and we have produced a very special book that holds within its pages some of the happiest moments of our lives. Each of us has experienced certain times during our days at Madison High that we will always cherish, and these are a part of what has shaped the 76 Mahisco. As this year ends, we the Seniors are leaving with a sad good-bye because we know we have done so many things for the very last time. I sincerely hope that in future years, when you look back over these pages that you will be filled with fond memories of the friends you made, the events you par- ticipated in, and the fun that you had. As we travel down the pathway of life, my wish for everyone is to find much to celebrate. Sincerely, Editor 216 JL cr cnsS JUS-cnA ! (K C - .JL-jJL j xJLr, e2, -C wv. O- dl . t w Ju W- ftn. owv JUjU ■Las-ul� Jjy V- -W $ • - - frurvrx M. M .3 . o-L, C L tM-owri flJ' JUJ er+J. W .UuJ yUJ ' vt JAcul2 m - 2 A.Oi £ Y H J I ’ $ There was an enormous force which strengthened the colonies, which exists today, and which has carried America through its great history. That force is know n to us all to be the Spirit of 76. ’ It is a SPIRIT OF LIBERTY and the knowl- edge that one man’s freedom is more important than anything else on earth. 6 J' ajlC JjL? (yjtrA 'X c tUa l ■L J’- r AU. ji -YLtn., 4 j JsOSrr fZy l tk-T-.r Liy. -A cA yjjA -IsJL rr ‘J A- AM- J r- _ riy(i y 2 tr , 2 -A. r It is the SPIH1T OF OPTI- MISM of knowing that we can always make things better — of working only for the best, and expecting only the best. Uv lJlUP|.V •rUOlUl It is the SPIRIT OF FRON- TIER — of not fearing to go where man has not reaehed. I i 4 f I i i £ u e th kitty Ji Pi K L i K £ John Adams George W ash in ton Itenjamin Franklin I homas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton Janies Madison John Haneoek It is the SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALISM — acknowledging a birthright of opportunity and freedom drawn from the strength of our fathers. Indeed the SPIRIT OF ’76” was, and is, many things, each of which has been a building block of our national greatness. Our country grew on that spirit and prospered on that spirit. When all else fails it is that spirit that will be there to guide us and keep us strong. Autographs 1776 3 The MHS Band presented the annual Spring Concert in the Van H. Priest Auditorium at NFJC on May 24, 1976, playing songs which included Love Will Keep Us Together, Rhinestone Cowboy, and Lethbridge Overture. The MHS Chorus presented NFJC Auditorium Rocked With Music at Spring Concerts 4 Money and Mike Sasnett during the program. They entertained an enthusiastic audience with many numbers including Satur- day Night, Dec., 63, Lady, and You Can Boogie. 1. Danny and Freddie rest while Mike takes the lead. 2. Girls Choms in Concert. 3. Mike Sasnett on the drums. 4. Benny and Glen on the guitar while Kim, Bo and Ed take a break. their Spring Concert on May 27, 1976, also in the Van H. Priest Auditorium Girls Chorus and the Mahisco Singers presented a pro- gram of popular music which included Annies Song, My Fair Lady, We've Only Just Begun along with a few tradi- tional patriotic songs. Featured at the concert were the Inner Visions, Madison High School's one and only rock band. Edward Hollingsworth was lead vocalist and was assisted by Glen BANQUETS FILLED THE CALENDAR 3 Banquets filled our calendar once again as the 75-76 year came to a close. The Beta ban- quet began the swirl in the library on April 12 with Larry Hardee speaking on his experi- ences in high school and life. The FHA banquet was second in line on May 6 with members of the FHA presenting parts of the program and Glenn Money sing- ing several selections. The ban- quets continued with the sports banquet on May 20 and the big disappointment of no one receiv- ing the Golden Helmet Award. Madison High's new head coach, Ace Roberts, was the main speaker. Next on the calendar was the band banquet on May 26 with Coach Holmes speaking on the past year activities of the band. Afterwards films of the contest at St. Pete were shown. Rounding off the list of banquets was the FFA banquet held on May 31. 5 LEFT PAGE: 1. Mr. Gazlay seemed a bit confused at the speakers stand. 2. Alonzo received the John Philip Sousa award. 3. Cindy had a few words to say at the FHA banquet. 4. The FFA Band provided enjoyable music at the FFA banquet. 5. Speaker Larry Hardee provided a relaxed environment at the Beta banquet. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Mr. Smith presented Jim with the Chapter Farmer Award. 2. Mr. Nicholson presented Kenny Hudson with a basketball trophy. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Macskill and Angela discussed some of the displays at the FHA banquet. 4. Coach Peterson presented a football award to Bo Williams. . . . And Those Were the Last Days With the close of school came many special events. These annual conventions were attended by clubs of Madison High School. Mr. Sanders and three members of the Student Council attended a conven- tion at St. Petersburg. Fifteen members of the Beta Club attended their convention at Tampa. Fla. and participated in the State Talent Show. The FHA convention was held in Orlando and eleven members attended. The final days for other students were just as hec- tic. Imagine the surprise of the seniors to find that after parking their cars in the bottom of The Bowl the juniors had maneuvered an encirclement. It was like a re-enactment of the days of covered wagons and Indians. On the lighter side for activities was the Every- thing Goes night patterned after the T.V. pro- gram. Madison High School faculty participated along with faculties from the other schools. Those were the days ... we wished they'd never end. J«5lor Q TS« • la - t never via . y � • � D Hlg uttiool of . Madison Florida, report that It i ta —� I partlrlpatad la the fcllowiag ictlvl� ties: beta Club Week, beta Club iimr, Cufct. two beta Club Sowl Teaaa . aa4 4 bicentennial Play, «lthcugr. tSuev 11 not be running a candidate for «cats office at this year's convention, are planning to enter the ta'.er.t c-o- test. Their skit 1 a dance called I’ve Got a Surprise x.t IBS i It ! ■ 2 LEFT PAGE: 1. Everything goes but be careful don't break the eggs. 2. Beta Club Talent lookin' good! 3. Bonnie Smith accepting State Vice-President of Careers. 4. By the looks of things the seniors might not be out of here in time to graduate. RIGHT PAGE: 1. Madison Beta Club accepting the award for State Talent. 2. Madison made the State Beta Newspaper. 3. Angela Bland represents Madison at FHA State Convention. 4. Betty Barrs accepts Frances Champion Scholarship 5. No matter how you look at things the seniors are still first. 5 — --------------------------- Take Game lv I line: DISO.N haplcs: oil «ut the c FOOTBALL GAME OPP. MHS Florida High 26 6 Quincy Shanks 35 0 Marianna 42 14 Greenville 0 32 Rickards 36 2 FAMU 13 7 Taylor Co. 20 0 Santa Fe 45 0 Jefferson Co. 32 6 Hamilton Co. 38 13 d the last two kicked :h lomestandinp loiikli lor the llg till',.' m:io' the Madison to enjoy it a Kicks Haines rd drive in the finding wide ' Hudson open t' onH Tone ft)’ Pirate center hiked the hall over his punters, head and into the end zone for a safety on the next dris e The Madison High Cougarettes play Jasper Troganeites, 0 this one going for 35 yards Mad,son High gym The scoring came to a close The Cougarettes won the last 2 out 3 games. The score foi 15-8, Troganettes hobble at the mid field stripe; 1C D setting up tailback Herman 15 8' favor; and last gan Gerbin's five yard TD run 1 ' 9- Cougarettes favor. Score bv Quarters: GnrenvHle III' COUgaT C 3 6? T S asper Shakes Madison Finish Season ladison Rips arianna Apart The Madison High Cougar baseball ripped Marianna Bulldogs apart 3 to nd 4 to 2 in a pair of games at home. I 3. Curt Bland was the hero of the first le when he hit a home run which red 3 runs for the Cougars. The Bulldogs' only score of the game the sixth inning. Terry Barrs, the :her in the first game, struck out 8. n the second game the Cougars leaped i the lead in the second inning with runs, keeping the Bulldogs true until sixth inning. In the sixth inning the Idogs scored two runs to tie the game. Cougars also scored two runs in the h inning to win the game 4 to 2. The ning picther was Steve Pennington, i struck out 5. The Madison High Baseball Team lost to Jasper in a double header, February 19, there. Jasper led the way in the second inning of the first game by scoring two runs. Madison got underway in the fourth inning with one run. In the sixth inning. Jasper finished the Cougars off by scoring another run. The total score was Madison 1, Jasper 3. tha COPOnH n n mn fnnroH Jamboree Starts The Cougars closed their basketball season in a close game with the Live Oak Bulldogs at the District Tournament, Rickards High, Tallahassee, February 27. The final score was in favor of the Bulldogs. 66 to 62. Tony Lester was the high point man with 24 points; Ulysses Phillips came in second with 22 points. The Cougars final record is 11 wins arid 11 losses. Cougar Season ra a- hi Bv Tim ERRY. tie of st in a ne here homes inty tean !-5 on tout YA the Doatv. RvftNng Pass-no XW Lot! The Madison High Cougars kicked off the season with a Jamboree at Monticello, September 5. Participating counties were Madison, Jefferson and Taylor, with Madison and Jefferson in the first quarter. Jefferson ran all over the Cougars to come out on top with a score of 7-0. Jefferson downed Taylor 7-0 in the second quarter to win both their games'. In the third quarter it was Madison and Taylo . The Couqars igars les to in th' BASKETBALL TRACK Outstanding performances by track team members highlighted the 75-76 season. LARRY BRADLEY - First in Region I Track Meet with a lime of 40.3 in the high hurdles. MELVIN JACKSON - In State Track Meet ran a 22.4 in the 220, just .2 of a second off school record. JAMES TURNER - Set new school record with a time of 49.2 in the 440-yard dash. KENNY HUDSON - Outstanding in relays: was a significant factor in setting new school record for the mile relay. TERRY JOHNSON and LARRY SMITH - Outstanding in distance races and won many events this year. ;re th jp 14 in thi es to d qua GAME OPP. MHS Florida High 71 45 Brooks Co. 70 69 Rickards 94 70 N. Fla. Christ. 88 94 Taylor Co. 63 71 Jefferson Co. 59 61 Quincy Shanks 91 71 Rickards 88 79 Florida High 43 47 Wakulla 71 75 Hamilton Co. 70 51 Greenville 79 70 Wakulla 62 86 Jefferson Co. 59 46 Quincy Shanks 106 54 Jefferson Co. 65 57 Hamilton Co. 70 80 .i 2f iPQRTS Madison Wins s tl on if thi er iti Tony Lester scored 43 points to spark Madison a 90-74 victory over North On February 20 the Cougars crucif ians, here, 90 74. Madison got behind 8 points in th , eriod but clawed to thi ougarettes Top 3ut — The Madison High tennis team closed out a winning season, April 12, at North Florida Junior College tennis courts. The boys' record 6-0 and the girls' 5-1 record in conference competition brought the season to a 12-8 record for the boys and a 16-2 record for the girls. The girls' track team competed against Cougaretzes Play 3, Take 2 The Madison High Cougarettes won against the Wakulla Tigerettes, October The Tigerettes won the first game 15-11. The Cougarettes won the second game 15-8. The Cougarettes won third game, 15-12, to win the mat BOYS TENNIS GIRLS GAME OPP. MHS OPP. MHS Lowndes Co. 2 5 3 4 Lake City 7 0 X X Lowndes Co. 2 5 2 5 Baker Co. 0 7 0 7 Rickards 1 6 4 3 N. Fla. Christ. 0 7 X X Jefferson Co. 0 7 0 7 Lake City 7 0 3 4 Valdosta 7 0 1 6 Jefferson Co. 0 7 0 7 Rickards 3 4 2 5 Moultrie 6 1 4 5 N. Fla. Christ. 2 5 0 7 Marianna 3 4 0 7 Monticello 0 7 0 7 P. K. Young 4 3 2 5 Valdosta 5 2 2 5 Florida High S 2 2 5 Jefferson Co. 0 7 0 7 Moultrie 6 1 4 3 Anri! 30 hard to young fine job teams W£ end Atf 30- Ma 12 poii ed to sc s first s bye. S( with a leet def County BASEBALL GAME OPP. MHS Jasper 3 1 Florida High 4 12 Live Oak 0 2 Jasper 2 3 Jefferson Co. 1 0 Florida High 2 1 Wakulla 5 4 Jefferson Co. 5 2 Rickards 5 0 Wakulla 1 6 Live Oak 1 7 Marianna 1 3 Taylor Co. 15 1 Carter Parramore 5 10 Taylor Co. 10 3 Rickards 1 3 Carter Parramore 3 13 Quitman 7 12 Live Oak 11 3 Quitman 3 12 Cougars Cream Florida High Track Places Second The Madison High Cougar baseball team creamed Florida High, here, February 21. Florida High lead the game off by scoring a run in the first but was no match for the Cougar's six runs in the second inning. Florida High's two runs in the third inning and one in the seventh was not enough to claim the win, because the Cougars drove in six runs to win the game. The winning pitcher was Gary Henderson. The Cougars also tore up the Live Oak Bulldogs in a home game, February 28. Terry Barrs pitched a super no-hitter to helD in the Couoar's win. Demons Put Curse On Game The Cougar track teams placed second in a meet against Perry and Monticello in Perry, April 2. In the 120 high hurdles Larry Bradley placed second with a time of 16.0. In the 100 yard dash Melvin Jackson placed third with a time of 10.7. Placing third in the mile run with a time of 4:57.0 was Larry Smith. Freddie Williams, Ben Mobley, John Smith, and Ronnie Edwards, members of the 880 relay team placed third with a time of 1:40.6. Running the 440 yard dash was James Turner with a first place time of 51.0. In the 330 intermediate hurdles Bradley took first place with a time of 41.4. In the 880 run Terry Johnson took second place with a time of 2:07.0. Running the two mile run was Larry Smith with a time __________________________________ Cougars Scalped What a way to start the season!!! The Florida High Demons crippled the Lester Ranks Second Tony Lester, a student of Madison High School, made second high point The Rickards Indians trampled the Madison High Cougars at Lanier («Id, man in the Big Bend area. October 17. The Indians topped us 35 to Tony's average of 22.4 a game was very close to the 23.0 points a game The Cougars scored 2 points in the cored dy number one man, Terry first quarter to Indians 6 points. Neither ' ermd from icl ar li H'gh. Tony s total team scored in the second quarter. At th- SCOre for ,he season was 470 P°'nts 2. half the score was 6 to 2, Rickards favc The annual Tip-Off Rickards picked up 29 points in the 3 ar Basketball Jamboree was quarters. In the third quarter tlheld Saturday night, Nov. Junior College with Madison High School Hamilton Rips The high spo he said, are T A tenth grade who holds WRESTLING MATCH OPP. MHS Bradford Co. 60 6 Voldosta High 38 24 Santa Fe 53 9 Lake City 56 8 Sandalwood 51 6 Santa Fe 61 6 Baker Co. 42 23 N. Fla. Christ. 12 60 N. Fla. Christ. 12 50 Sandalwood 43 24 Valdosta High 32 25 Rutherford 63 6 Mosel y 57 6 Port St. Joe 33 36 COUGAR _______ with a not ge to 0, I the b sc or in Couq.i scorec becau quar tt began wind Coug scorer Nc — boat with 29 crewmen aboard sank in a storm in Lake Superior. November 12 - William 0. Douglas retired from the Supreme Court after serving for 36V6 years. November 19 - Spain's chief of state for 36 years, Fransico Franco, died at the age of 82. December 6 - Thornton Wilder, Pulitzer prize winner for many plays, died at the age of 78. December 15 - Henry Kissinger was awarded the Gold Medal for distinguished native citizens by his hometown of Firth, in West Germany. December 17 - Squeaky Fromm was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate the President on September 5. December 29 - La Guardia Air- port in New York was bombed. The blast killed 11 people and injured 51 others. January 19 - Agatha Christie died at the age of 80. December 20 - Anne Armstrong was appointed as the Ambassador to England. She is the first woman to fill this position. February 4 - An earthquake that lasted only 39 seconds left 8,000 dead and 40,000 injured in Gua- tamala. It registered 5.7 on the August 25 - MHS opened its doors to 785 enthusiastic students. September 3 - Joan Little was indicted for first degree murder of her jailer, Clarence Alligood. She claimed that he raped her and she killed him in self defense. September 5 - Lynette Alice Fromme, a member of the Man- son Family attempted to shoot President Ford with a .45 caliber automatic pistol. September 6 - A violent earth- Gerald Ford, Republican, seek- ing 4 more years as President. quake killed at least 3,000 per- sons in Eastern Turkey. September 8 - The membership of the United Federation of teachers voted to strike New York's 950 schools. September 11 - W.A. Boyle, former head of the United Mine Workers, was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for order- ing the 1969 murder of a union rival. News Flash September 19 - Patricia Hearn surrendered to FBI agents. To date, this ends the longest man- hunt in the history of the U. S. September 23 - Sara Jane Moore, a 46 year old San Francisco mother, fired a shot at President Ford. This was the second attempt on his life within a sev- enteen-day period. October 22 - The Cincinnati Reds beat the Red Sox 4-3 to win their first world series in 35 years. October 29 - Jaws , the terrif- ying motion picture of man-eat- ing sharks, played in Madison. November 4 - Angola started its bloody Civil War. November 5 - President Ford decided today that New York should get itself out of its finan- cial trouble. November 10 - Judge Robert Muir ruled that Karen Quinlan would stay alive by artificial means. November 11 - a 729 foot ore IBEW Strikers. Rickter scale, one of the largest ever recorded. February 19 - The Bicentennial Wagon Train passed through Madison. February 27 - Former President Richard M. Nixon traveled to China. March 12 - Madison's Bicenten- 1. Betty Barrs shows off her pretty pants suit at the FHA Fashion Show. nial Tree was dedicated and named the Freedom Tree. March 29 - George Burns won his first Oscar at the age of 70. March 31 - Judge Robert Muir ruled that Karen Quinlan could die if a team of doctors agreed that this was best. April 1 - 1BEW was the first union strike to be staged in Madison, Florida. April 5 - Multi millionaire How- ard Hughes, died from neglect at the age of 70. April 8 - The Quinlans agreed to privately decide when they would let their daughter die. May 6 - FHA Banquet May 20 - The Senior class was the first class in the history of MHS to go to the Bahamas for their class trip. May 17 - FHA fashion show. May 19 - Awards day. May 20 - Sports Banquet. May 21 - Beta Club seniors and guests attended Grad Night at Disney World. May 24 - Band concert May 31 - Martha Mitchell, wife of the former Attorney General, died today from bone cancer. June 1 - Graduation 2. None other than Benny Bass could have such a perfect stance. 3. Jimmy Carter, 1976 Demo- cratic Presidential candidate. MHS's 1975-76 Honor Roll1} , Vkifl Throughout the year, students at Madison High School distin- guished themselves in many areas of endeavor. The Mahisco Staff dedicates these two pages in appreciation of the honor they brought to MHS. ACADEMIC AWARDS Library awards went to Joe Irvine, Larry Joseph, Herman Gervin, Linda McKinney, Gloria Rogers, Patti Webb, Rhonda San- derson, Julie Shadrick, Michael Davis, Wanda Hankins, Kelly Simmons, Lisa Washington, Linda Slaven, Doug Cantrell, Benny Bass, Willie Mobley, and Rita Hubbard. Seniors receiving Journalism Awards were Terri Rooney, Eliz- abeth Jackson, and Linda Slaven. Drama Awards went to Helen Wilson, best actress: and Arty Colson, best actor. Technical assistants awards went to Jim Holbrook and Harvey Keeling. Honored drama students were Nina Reeves and Debbie Broth- ers, receiving awards for Drama 1 student and high student respec- tively. Caron Holton received the Carolyn Bishop award. Other speech and drama awards went to Angela Bland, Timmy Tuten, Sharon Cook, Dennis Bell, and Mike Delaughter, debate: Sharon Cook, Terry Marlin, and James Holley, public speaking: Debbie Brothers, Nina Reeves, Benny Bass, monologue; George Robin- son, Mark Tookes, Regina Wash- ington, aud Mattie Moore, group interpretation; Pam Mauldin, Helen Wilson, Ann Powell, Arty Colson, Steve Pennington, and Wesley Sullivan, duo-acting. Jim Holbrook, Harvey Keel- ing, and Richard Johnson were awarded for technical theatre design Awards presented in the area of business wkre Jefsfta Webb, Gloria Rogers, Julie Shadrick, and Jeff Russell, shorthand; V.O.E., accounting; Typing 1. Julie Shadrick received awards as the best student in Bible as Literature - Old Testament, Bible as Literature - New Testa- ment, and psychology. The mythology award went to Brigitte Worden; the American history award. Penny Donaldson. In the science category Phillip Miller received the Baush and Lomb Award. The chemistry award went to Karen Anderson. Cindy Trull was named Coed Correspondent and Betty Barrs was honored as the Most Likely to Succeed in Home Economics. Yearbook awards went to Helen Wilson, Editor; Betty Barrs, Busi- ness Manager; Nancy Pearce, outstanding senior; David Fielder, photographer. ATHLETICS Receiving awards were Bo Wil- liams, Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Lineman; Doug Cantrell, Best Back: Glenn Wal- ler, Best Receiver; Jerry Alexan- der, Best Offensive Lineman; J. L. Haines, MVP B Team Foot- ball: and Ben Mobley, MVP Ninth grade football. Receiving basketball awards, were Tony Lester, MVP and Offensive award; Steve Penning- ston. Defensive and Sparkplug: Ulysses Phillips, Rebound; Mike Davis, Hustle award. Giving the baseball awards was Coach Skip Luwford. Receiving MVP were Rilky Raines and Glenn Waller; Lest Offensive, Glenn WalleriBest Defensive, Ricky Rain ; and Most Improved. Curt land. Receiving tennis awards, given by Wallace Holmes, were Arty l Colson and Susan Browning, MVP; and Susi Smith, Best Record. MVP in B Team baseball was Randy Smith, awarded by Coach Jay Gaines. Coach Dan Kendell gave the wrestling award for MVP to Bobby Ghent. The track awards, given by Coach David Wilson, were High- est Scorer and Quarter Miler of the Year, James Farmer; Sprinter of the Year, Melvin Jackson; 880 Man of the Year, Terry Johnson; Distance Man of the Year, Larry Smith; and Field Event Man of the Year, Bo Williams. Larry Bradley, Melvin Jackson, Kenny Hudson and James Turner received Relay Team of the Year awards. The cheerleading awards, made by Mrs. Mary Buchanan, went to Phyllis Barfield, Most Valuable; Lisa Pickles, Most Dedicated; and Susan Browning, Most Spir- ited. Madison High athletes making All-Conference were Bo Wil- liams, Jerry Alexander, football: Steve Pennington, Tony Lester, basketball; James Turner, Mel- I vin Jackson, Joan Dobson, and Phyllis Davis, track; Ricky Raines and Glen Waller, base- ball; Mike Sasnett, Arty Colson, Mark Schnitker, Charles Know, Bridgette Wordon, Suzanne San- ders, and Susan Browning, ten- nis. Coach of the Year in boys' and girls' tennis was Wal- lace Holmes. BAND AND DRILL TEAM Squad leaders were Mike Sas- nett, Mark Schnitker, Tammy Pickles, Debbie Parrish, Tammy Weatherspoon. Freddie Reeves, Debbie Barrs, Joyce McGhee, Jan Tuten, Frednell Honeywell, Tony Simmons, Rita Hubbard, Deonne Williams, Karen Ander- sonTaad Nina Reeves. Freddie fteeyes, Mike Nor- fleet, Donna Lee, and Karen Anderson were section leaders. MHS Band members who were part of District II Honor Band were Freddy Reeves, John Sir- mon, Tammy Pickles, Alonzo Williams, Debbie Parrish, Tammy Weatherspoon, Mark Schnitker, Mike Norfleet, John Sirmon, and Karen Anderson. The John Phillip Sousa Award and the Drum Major Award was presented to Alonzo Williams. CHORUS The most outstanding cjloral section awards were giveti to Lisa Pickles, and Sandra Smith, soprano; Tamnfy Pickles, alto; Derrek Jones, basS 4 T wo students shared the most outstanding cho- ral award. They were Edward Hollingsworth and Tammy Pick- les. CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP Recognized as this year's valedictorian and salutatorian were Betty Barrs and Hunter Sims, respectivel Scogmfed as honor students were Denise Brown, Susan Browning, Phillip Miller, Gloria Rogers, and Julie Shadrick. Five seniors recog- nized as Most Outstanding were Betty Barrs, Derrek Jones, Lisa Pickles, Regina Washington, and Helen Wilson. Receiving honora- ble mention were Phyllis Bar- field, DebbiS Brothers, Rudolph Burgess, Arty Colson, Elizabeth Edwards, Phillip Miller, Ricky Raines, George Robinson, Julie Shadrick, Hunter Sims, and Glenn Waller. The North Florida Junior Col- lege honor scholarships were pre- sented to Betty Bans and Hunter Sims. Edith Bennett and Patricia Wright received the Horizons Unlimited Florida State Univer- sity Scholarship. Hunter Sims was presented the Chauncy Rose Hunters Scholarship. The Future Homemaker of America State Scholarship was presented to Betty Barrs. Receiving citizenship honors were Betty Barrs, Rotary Citizen- ship Cup; Debbie Brothers, Madi- son High Citizenship Award; Elizabeth Edwards, the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award, and Frednell Honeywell, Student Council Cit- izen of the Year. Receiving the A. J. Hargrove Award and Mildred Bruner Lead- ership Awards was Derrek Jones. Helen Wilson and Phillip Miller received the Danforth I-Dare - You Award. This year's Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomor- rovT is Phillip Miller. Robin Peavy was recognized as the school's STAR student. The Mil- dred Almond Award was received by Suzanne Blake. Students receiving class honors were Vanessa Bowles, Sharon Hidy, Suzanne Sanders, Anne Vickers, and Brigitte Worden, freshmen; Keryl Burgess and Bon- nie Moore, sophomores; Karen Anderson, junior: and Betty Barrs, senior. FFA - Gary Chapter Receiving Agricultural awards and recognition were Rick Buie, Jerry Buchanan and Mikel Tookes, Gary FFA; Wesley Over- sen, Most Loyal; Ricky Sparks, Most Correctly Dressed: George Robinson, Leadership; Rudolph Burgess, Public Speaking; Russell Smith, Star Farmer; and Jerry Alexander, Star Greenhand. FFA - Senior Chapter A1 Murphy received the Farm mechanics award . Keith Wil- liams was awarded the Star Greenhand award, and the stan chapter farmer awlard was given to Jim Hunter. Honorary degrees went to Mark Gibbs and Lee Cason. FHA Outstanding new member was Dianne Bass. Outstanding seni rs were Patri- cia Wright, Betty Barrs, and Kathy Blount. Outstanding jun- iors were Phyllis Sevor, Sandy Corbin, and Angela Bl$nd Angela Peterson, Susie Cruce, Ann Dempsey, Bonnie Moore, Bonnie Smith, and Peggy Corbin were outstanding sophomores. Sarah Butler was the outstanding freshman. Miss Red and White was Geraldine Jones. Honorary membership was given to Mrs. Mary Bell James. Members earn- ing level 1 degrees were Bonnie Smith, Bonnie Moore, Cindy Trull, Betty Barrs, and Angela Bland. Those earning level II degrees were Phyllis Sevor and Patricia Wright. Joey Tuten and Patricia Wright earned level III degrees. Bonnie Smith was rec- ognized as state vice-president of careers for 1976-77. Angela Bland was state secretary for 1975-76 8 PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical fitness awards were given to. Joy Ragans, Bonnie Smith, Sharon Hidy, William Edwards, Pete Strickland, Ann Vickers, Wanda Fudge, Ralphine Roundtree, Frankie Bryant, Angela Blue, and Sheila Edwar 1 The PAW PRINTS Man of the Year Award and the Teacher of the Year Award were presented to Gary Gazlay who led the MHS band in winning first and third place in field show and parade competition, respectively in the state Festival of Bands at St. Petersburg. Julia Turner was presented the drivers education safety award. 300 CLUB Named as members of the 300 Club, a club for seniors scoring 300 or above on the Flo- rida Twelfth Grade Tests, were Debbie Chamblin, Christine Fer- rell, Denise Brown, Linda Baeli, Donna Bowen, Phillip Miller, James Bell, Glenn Waller, Hunter Sims, Russell Kern, Jim Holbroolc Susan Browning, G. W. Harrell, Tom Moore, Betty Bans, Ricky Raines, and Helen Wilson. Colour My World With Food, Friends, and Fun 3 For weeks juniors painted trees, stuffed napkins in the chicken-wire clouds, glittered stars, made” flowers and finally on May 7 at 12:00 P.M. they sur- veyed the MHS Auditorium and it was transformed into a wonderland of fun. After eight hours of work Mr. Gazlay had finally gotten the fountain under the world just right. On the big night, May 8, the auditorium was radiant as gold and silver stars. 4 fleecy clouds, and a huge, colorful world were sus- pended from the ceiling carrying out the theme, Colour My World. Prom pictures in room 21, cooling off in the refreshment room (Mrs. Spark's room), and rapping with friends in the hall were all part of the scene. Students and faculty danced around the world as the Steve Morris Band played a program of rock and soul. 2 4 LEFT PAGE: 1. The bad drums of the Steve Morris Band. 2. The other three members of the band. 3. Helen and Ricky danced a lot. 4. Derrek gets down! RIGHT PAGE: 1. Jack and Elizabeth take a break. 2. Some were still going strong at 12:00 p.m. 3. Sim- mie sits this one out. 4. Juniors working hard getting it ready. 5. Even a teacher gets in the groove. Graduation 1976 from punky sophomores lost and confused they grew to an enthusiastic junior class bubbling with smiles and exciting ideas then they grew still further to big bad seniors anticipating the future thru the rock-a-thon, newspaper sales, aluminum can piles, and the bicentennial with red, white, and blue, the Spirit of '76, and reflections of the past and here, now, for a brief minute they remember and celebrate the years now past. 5 LEFT PAGE: 1. The long awaited moment. 2. The Class of '76. 3. Valedictorian, Betty Barrs. 4. Salu- tatorian, Hunter Sims. 5. Joni and a proud set of parents. RIGHT PAGE: 1. The past, the present, and now the future; what does it hold? 2. Mr. Howard O. Phillips, MHS graduate of 1966, delivered the address. 3. One last happy congratulation. 4. Rita and Linda together to the end. Bahama Bound!! Forty five seniors came back to Madison spoiled from the Bahamas. The beautiful white beaches, sparkling blue water, the luxurious Emerald Seas, and everyone being treated as if they were kings and queens is enough to make anyone want to go back. All enjoyed the floor shows on the ship, night clubs, casinos, and dances which kept everyone from get- ting all the rest they needed, but somehow they found the strength to keep going. It was truly an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. 1. This crew looks a little bit seasick. 2. Kathy could always be found at the slot machines. 3. How does this look? 4. The fabulous Emerald Seas sun deck was just one of the many attractions on board. 5. Great Day! Which one should we buy? 6. Nassau . . . or BUST!! 7. Mr. Christmas, Don't you wish you had legs like these?? 1976 Madison High School Madison, Florida Vol. 32