Madison High School - Mahisco Yearbook (Madison, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1978 volume:

We are a collage of 793 individuals . . . us . . . Madison High. A compos- ite of red-heads, blonde- heads. fro'‘-heads. cool- heads. eggheads and an occasional bonehead. Facts, figures, feelings, cram cor- ners of our minds. Charm- ers. loners, leaders! We tr on different shoes et we have taken one. and absorbed another and emerged as one. Each is part of Madison High mov- ing through the doorways, going to football games, pushing through the halls to classes, dashing into club meetings (late), drinking and eating at break, accept- ing honors and defeat. Here we are together the stuff of w hat our school year is really made of. page 170 Practicing is Patience, determination, sore muscles, exhaustion, pain, injuries, thrills, satisfac- tion. All of this is what it takes for that final moment of victory. There is a very special feeling when we've stuck it out even when the “going got tough. To score a success in the face of doub- ting Ihomases adds to the joy. In the end. however, what really matters is to know I did it”, it was worth it all. 4 Opening Opening 5 Classes Homework . . . term papers . . . exams . . . current events . . . expressing our views and accepting others . . . projects . . . “F ’s”. . . “AY . . .passing. . . From 8:20 to 2:45 our days were filled with classes. Teachers who really related made the minutes fly. With others it was a real drag, although often the fault was ours. From it all came increased understanding, knowledge, discipline, or at least a passing grade (for most!). 6 Opening Lunch and Break Dairy Bar, Fridays. Lunchroom. Parking Lot. Lake Francis. The Bowl, “7-11”. Smok- ing Area. Senior Bell. 10:10 and 12:10 — the classrooms emp- tied; the halls filled as students were off to do their own thing. At break the campus was as busy as ants at a picnic, but at lunch few students could be found. Both were spots of freedom in a day filled with routines. 8 Opening Opening 9 Rules! Rules! Rules! “Stay out of the halls.” “Smoke in the Bowl.” No Gum Chewing.” “No Skip- ping. “Stick around at Break. “Tardies are a no! no!,” “Hats Off! Some were good, some were bad. some were made to be broken, but we obeyed (some of the time!). 10 Opening Opening 11 Friends 12 Opening Belonging and Growing is Having a part, leadership, loy- alty. pulling your own weight and feeling needed. Belonging requires much more than being involved. Deep down we have to want to climb to the top — learning, growing, helping all along the way. As we go we try to make things better. Pride is an out- come when we're recognized as being needed. Mostly, it’s the satis- faction of knowing that we con- tributed to our group, our school or even our community. 14 Opening Opening 15 yes .y ■ £ '£- $ '• r� vV «J v $ $ ■•$ jy v , . % v i V a '■( f •“ .l £ : 4,; ,J 1 I .v � ' 7 -?h. -U- V v Tt C jv -' re =, VI ; 1 ’ ?' ... S .' C ,W - 4 «■ 5 1 j?V . ?J i ,. ' =� ‘ r 3. -N -S - ' ?s i X; 4 c 3 ,- ,� • 5s XVs . Jt ? J H y.. x ,uc ' '.7 i. “-i, v WvA a N? ' r X • X ,«Vi v y A X .1 ! v|% a 4: ' y (5 H |5 f oSfr j� KJv •■ � ?- . • .l 3 % Vi f,rM $?S '■ S ‘ 3 -i.it ,fj -v - J ip? l '-K iV'iT '••' •v.,f' j?r'” ,t4 , N -it 'JAW £.-' vY.3 .. ' . ,:%- . 'i M j 3 . C - , v x % y,W'.; s j m sm 1 a i 3 V-1 v .i)£3 V 'l' ; I'li 0) 0 ' v V •. i ? spe t Mi v.cV; v vy sis-' i.0� 2? 4 4v f- , .y-Qvi ' ' v The 1978 Mahisco is dedicated to the seniors - the future is yours. Opening Section eme Angela Reigns as Queen Excitement, suspense, and entertainment filled the audi- torium coronation night. Tuesday. October 25, marked the date of the 1977 coronation. Excitement developed as each representative and their escort look their places on stage. Each organization was represented by some lovely young lady. The suspense built as lovely Tammy Pickles sang l Where Are the Clowns. As the evening came to an end. everyone awaited impatiently as Frednell Hon- eywell announced and crowned the 1977 Homecom- ing Queen. Angela Peterson. Excitement, suspense, and entertainment — 1977 coronation had it all and more. Left Page: I. Tammy Pickles added a sparkling touch of entertain- ment as she sang “Where Are the Clowns.” 2. One of the many floats in the parade. 3. 1977 Homecoming Queen and her court. 4 1976 queen. Frednell Honeywell, congratulating Angela. 5. A beautiful side of the queen's court. Right Page I. Angela Peterson. 1977 Homecoming queen, stands happily with her escort Frankie Br ant. 2 Miss Beta Club. Keryl Burgess, straightening things up a bit as her escort. Anthony Peterson, patiently awaits. 3. Ann V ickers talking things over with her escort. William Edwards, while Greg Oliver looks on. 4 Miss Senior. Lynn Wigelsworth and her escort. Timmy Raines. Oh! The Worthwhile Hassles of Homecoming Week Homecoming week began with a parade of exciting activities and continued throughout the week. The week began with Blue and Gold Day. followed by Clown Day. Coronation, The 50’s Day and the snake dance. Friday was the big day, beginning with the parade at 1:00. At 8:00 the Cougars took the field against the Suwanne Bulldogs in the 1977 Homecoming game. To close out the weeks festivities, students returned to the school for the homecoming dance. Probably the fondest memories will be of the fun and fellowship along with the hard work, while building the floats. The quality of the floats was up and the competition was the keenest it has been in recent years. Left Page: 1. Sophomores float added to the attractions of the parade. 2. Everyone and every thing took part in the Homecoming parade. 3. We enjoyed the snake dance, one of many activities that went on during Homecoming week! 4. Junior float voted I. 5. Miss Science Club. Diane Collins. Right Page: I Miss Band. Tammy Weatherspoon. 2. Senior class float floats on to victory. 3. The hottest activity of Homecoming week, the bonfire. 4 The Homecoming queen and her court added that special highlight to the parade. 5. Freshman float which tied for third place. Activities 23 Heart of Fashion February 13, at 7:00. a beautiful heart set the mood for the 1978 winter fashion show. Hearts, flowers, but most of all the models added that special something in the “Heart of Fashion. Styles ranged from gauchos to dresses, and from pants suits to long dresses. Tori Webb enchanted the audience with lovely music throughout the show. The girls, the music, as well as the audience, created an hour of elegance in the MHS auditorium. The models dem- onstrated that they were not only aware of fashion but had mastered the art of clothing construction. Theme of Show I.Marcia Ellington and Rodney Kemp, a well-matched pair, in the outfits she made. 2. Sarah Butler pauses before entering. 3. Bonnie Moore as cute as ever. 4. Keryl Burgess poses elegantly. I. Anne Dempsey. Lynn Harris and Suzanne Agner actively patici- pate in the exciting show. 2. Angela stands tall in the beautiful out- fit she constructed. 3. Kim Tyson looks stunning in her new outfit. 4. Tori plays background music during the fashion show. Student Life 25 Getting Ready for Santa Claus Students began preparing for Santa's arrival two weeks in advance. Many were busy putting up bulletin boards, decorations, and Christmas trees. December 16 was vaca- tion time for everyone at MHS and what a joyous one it turned to be! To help celebrate the holiday season, the Mahisco Sing- ers performed their annual Christmas concert on Decem- ber 8 at the college auditorium. I. Mrs. Fletcher's bulletin boards are always special. 2. Paul Richter and William Brown guarded the remaining wreath but who was the Scrooge who stole the other one? 3. Mahisco Singers patiently waited to make beautiful music. 4. Peter Branch swings into Christmas. 5. Applause came from the heart as well as the hands. I. Susanne sings “My Joy. My Love ai ihe concert. 2. Deonne and Robbin admire the bulletin board in the main hall. 3. Would you believe that it’s a skinny, clean-shaven Santa Claus? 4. Too late to back out now. Mahisco Singers, the curtain is up! 5. Randy Rowe applies the finishing touches to the Paw Prints' Christmas tree. 3 5 Student Life 27 Calendar Filled With Activities The 1978 Forensic Tournament was held January 10th in the MHS auditorium. Forty students participated in giving their speeches. All speeches were persuasive and lasted between 1-3 minutes. Thejudges faced a hard task in choosing winners in the four divisions. Other activities were: A visit at the School Board office about the new school. Foot- ball Banquet. Annual Preview assembly and Air Force Band. These were just the major examples of many events taking place at MHS. Each of these worked together to give Madison High students entertainment, information and recognition. Left Page I. There were twelve trophies awarded at the Speech Tour- nament. 2. Janice Peacock presenting her speech. 3. The judges had the hard task of choosing the winners. 4. First division, first place Beth Weger, second place. Debbie Barrs. 5. Second division, first place Karen Stoff. second place Barbara Brothers, third place Jenny Bur- nett. 6. Fourth division, first place winer Annette Pickles, second place winner Rick Herndon. Right Page: I. The Air Force Band played many of the current hits. 2. Students getting a sneak preview of the 1978 Mahisco. 3. Louis giving the opinion of the students of MHS at the school board meeting in January. 4. Greg Kelley receiving Most Valuable Player award from Mr. Earp. 5. Carl Joseph being filmed for national television. Literacy Test Dominated Students Minds The 1978 state-wide literacy test brought many changes to MHS students and their approach to school related activities. The no skills-no diploma threat hanging over stu- dents' heads caused them to take things more seriously. The overall results percentage wise showed that 86% of the country's juniors passed reading and writing, but only 44% passed math. All this, along with the much despised tardy line inspired students to get to class in order to learn these basic skills. But it wasn’t all hard work and hurrying between 8:15 and 2:45. Spirit stick contest, button crusades, and pos- ter hanging kept the student morale high. And things really came to a head in pep rallies, concerts, and shows put on by various organizations around campus. Right here at school is where the bulk of students activities take place. So with that on mind. MHS worked hard to see that these activities were exciting both in and out of class. 30 Student Life Left Pane: I. Dcbhic Barrs displaying her award-winning poster. 2. Pep Rallies were really enjoyed by Patrick. 3. Barbara and Louis over- whelmed with joy after receiving their test results. 4. Susie Cruce, win- ner of the button contest. Right Page: I. Students frequently scuffled to get into Class before the sound of the tardy bell. 2. Miss Benjamin is very appreciative of her fruitful gifts during FHA Teacher Apprecia- tion Week. 3. The Spirit Stick was awarded to the class that showed the most spirit. 4. Student Advisory Committee: Bottom Row, I. to r.: Gerry Branch. Valerie Gee. Elaine Givens. Mr. Ray. Middle Row: Rick Buie, Betsy Wilson. Starling Wilson. Last Row: Anthony Peterson. Wendell Register. Albert McQuay. James B. Haynes. John Sirmon. 3 Student Life 31 2:45 — Only the Beginning At 2:45 the student's day finally came to an end. Right? Wrong! The final bell was only the beginning of the time the students had to do the things they enjoyed most. Whether it was working, studying, dating, or just plain goofing off. this time was students time alone to enjoy to the fullest. And in looking back on our days at MHS. time spent away from school was equally important. I. Kenny Brown waits to catch the early show. 2. Pam spends her time catching up on the latest news. 3. Elijah gets around with the help of a trusty moped. 4. Ray foresakes all else for the sounds of the Steve Miller Band. Student Life 33 Cougars Endure Rough Season The Madison High Cougars struggled through another tough year on the gridiron. The desire was there but they were often out-manned by more physical teams from much larger schools. The Cougars did manage one victory in a 22-8 thrashing of the Florida High Demons. They were also just caught from behind in a 26-22 Homecoming heart-stopper against Swannee County. With only 10 seniors graduating, the Cougars have a number of experienced players for the next season. Silling, left to right: P. Barfield. J. Bailey. J. Williams. K. Brown. B. Diekman. G. Hern- don. K. Anderson. J. Williams. F. Williams. E. Smith. Second Row: J. Gray. P Hiers. W. Williams. E. Pnde. J. Torres. C. Bland. V. McGhee. K. Barfield. T. W'eatherspoon. J. Brinson. Third Row: C. Joseph. J. Haynes. J. Gray. C. Alexander. J. Turner. N. Blair. K. Hudson. R. Walker. D. Fenneman. B Mob- ley. 36 Athletics Somebody has to lose! That is indisputable! In any com- petition . . . somebody has to lose! Trouble is in our cul- ture — everybody is conditioned to win. So losing is often traumatic . . . For the loser — for his family — and for his friends. Because we have made the winner our status sym- bol.. . We don't know how to lose. We are so success ori- ented. we find it almost impossible to accept failure. Nobody cares for a “loser.” Success is god. Despite which failing may be one of the most reliable character builders. Losing may deepen understanding — apprecia- Somebody Has to Lose tion for others — sympathy — ability to identify with the needy and produce authenic humility. (Winning can harden character — result in arrogance — impa- tience with others — contempt for the less fortunate. Losing can soften character.) Winning can inflate the ego . . . losing matures it. Not that winning is wrong . . . but somebody has to lose. And it is important to recognize that fact and learn from it. I hai Jn i'u Pep rallies let them to play and the em I think ytcN play harder think the are � e could get M w hoof m inning on spirit. th Because if rtr.idles Vh(«il tude.the attitudes of tht'P llilp- Mary Because if the school is behind the team 1C 1tool ho 11 prat n «• important Wh Yes Because practice qfrikImperfect, well. es. because it helps usTo'conW't our mista H hen i � u graduate « hoi w ill ou rendfmher I hat l ps £j:reat football player — Lredd How we plifRI l ut homecoming game as a I want to look back and remember the team I was ifi and how I Richard Ealy W I he times when the going got tough. John Das is When running the ball, always stay low until in open .� du i ou think ihr diuip ine among the tool hall h ia rv Discipline may help sdugel along with other people up and influencing In turn, we want to Smith and win Larry •ws a negative alti- li ids 2 scry best Gerald Lanmore uence � our future e pvn ■ 38 Athletics Movin'on Up Preparing themselves to become a part of the Var- sity Cougars was the goal of the 1977 junior varsity football team. In the mean time, they enjoyed playing some good football of their own. Under the direction of Coach Gwynn Earp. the JV's did a fine job of rep- resenting MHS on the gridiron. Left Page I. Time for a Pep talk. 2. Way to hustle — Superstar. Right Page: I. You do what I tell you to do! 2. Crushed by the Cougars! 3. Ref to the rescue! 4. Wendell punts on fourth down. Silting, left to right: J. Davis. C. Round tree. J. Davis. L. Ellison. R. Jonas. C Hodge. E. Farmer. Second Row: S. Spark man. N. L. Aikcns. D. Jonas. J. Monlyn VI. Aikens. K. Pryor. M. Davis. R. Lee Third Row: G. Kelley. W. Thompkins. D Bailey. G. Herndon. W. Register. M Joseph. M. Waller. R. Ealy. J. Weather spoon. M. Jones. Athletics 39 Close Scores Hurt the Cougars! What have we got to do to win? 50-51, 55-56, 74-75, that hurts! But what hurts worse is that after 32 minutes of hard fought basketball, you could always point back to a missed free throw, a stupid foul, a blown lay-up; that one point would have made all the difference in the world. But it wasn't all bad. The Cougars had many good outings and often pulled out the many squeakers they found themselves in. The Cougars were much bet- ter than the record shows. 40 Athletics Ix’ft Pane: I. Way to block Freddie! 2. Hcrrrrrrre’s the Cougars! 3. Jump high. Jabo! 4 Cougars rack up two more points. Right Page: I. Bucks giving a few pointers. 2. Another one of those close games! 3. I.ocker room discussion. 4. Cougars are the best. 4 3 Athletics 41 Varsity Basketball Confronted by Rough ’77-’78 Schedule When the 2:45 bell rings, signaling the end of the school day, one can hear the sound of basketballs being dribbled up and down the court. For all the players of the Cougar basketball team practice was an every day event. Defensive 4 tactics, scrimmages, running, as well as. dribbling techniques, were all part of the daily routine. All the practice proved worthwhile as the Cougar team fought their way through a rough 77-78 schedule. 5 42 Athletics JV Has Impressive Season Cougar opponents of the future: “WATCH-OUT!” The Madison JV Cougars are “bad!” For the first time in years, fans poured in early to see the JV’s do their thing. The attention was deserved: they were one of the most exciting squads on campus. Visiting clubs had their hands full trying to crack the stingy Cougar defense, but they had even more trouble containing Madison’s most potent weapon. Ricky Lee. Ricky, along with his teammates, continuously shackled opposing defenses. This proved to be the key to their long string of Cougar victories. Group Picture: I. to r.: K. Pryor. R. Wright. P. Hiers. D. Williams. C. Joseph. S. Smith. A. Peterson. K. Alexander. R. Williams. R. Lee. Left Page: I. Cougar revamping their game plans. 2. Practice makes Perfect, right Ivan? 3. Freddie give it to Reginald! 4. Two points more by Herbie! 5. Warm- ups. a necessity. Right Page: I. Long shot by Ricky. 2. Cheer up Coach! 3. Bunny is ready! 4. Two more, but not enough to beat Santa Fe. Athletics 43 A New Outlook on the Roundball Let's see now — Guys play football, girls play softball, guys wrestle, gals play basketball — Hold on . . . That’s right! For the first time ever Madison High fielded a girls’ basketball team. The Cougarettes. coached by Mary Buchanan, showed without a doubt that you don’t have to be big. tall, and male to handle the roundball. Their first season suggests that girls' basketball could be a part of Madison High athletics for years to come. 44 Athletics 3 4 Left Page: I. Olivia Medier outjumps her opponent. 2. Clockwise: Jerri Haynes. Annette Edwards. Regina Gillyard. Flontha Haw- kins. Brenda Dopson. Doris Haynes. Delons Townsend. Patricia Simmons. Valerie Gee. 3. The Cougarettes take a break as Coach Buchanan gives a few pointers. 4. “Give it to me. I said!” Right Page I Another two points for the Cougars. 2. An easy shot for Annette Edwards. 3. Olivia makes another basket. 4. “Hey. it’s floating!” 5. Floritha goes in for a lay-up. Experience Made the Difference The 1977 baseball season was a rebuilding year for Skip Lunsford and the Madison Baseball Cougars. Only two players got their first taste of varsity base- ball. This experience came to the surface and made the difference for the Cougars of ‘78. Good coaching, excellent talent, and tight discipline turned the base- ball team into one strong, unified body of winners. Execution was the key to the Cougars’ success. Being able to turn Coach Lunsford's strict instruction into precisioned perfection provided the winning edge. Playing air-tight defense and consistently get- ting those clutch base hits made the ‘78 Baseball Cou- gars winners from the word go. Left page I. Kneeling I. tor R Ealy. J. O.Quinn. G. Abbott. W. Register. R. Smith. A. Kemp. G. Kelle . Standing S. Lunsford. E. Pride. G N1one . J. Sirmon. T. Barrs. R Bass. R Wilson. C. Bland 2. Albert Kemp shows his ability as an outfielder. 3. A. catcher’s ie of the Cougar field. 4. Glen Money dives to beat the throu to third. 5. MMS baseball equipment. Ri%htpage: I. “When yov’ve got it. ou ve got it huh Ra mond? 2. Curt Bland shows the correct batting position. 3. The Cougars warm up before a big game. 4 Wind up . 5. . Release! 6. Coach Lunsford instructs runner to stop at third base. Grueling A fternoons Produced Winners In baseball, there are certain things that can only be developed through long, hard hours of work. The talent is either there or it isn’t: leadership and base- ball instinct cannot be taught. A perfectly executed suicide squeeze, hit and run or double play was the product of many painful afternoons on the practice field. So when the team took the field in those flashy uniforms wearing the confident smiles of winners, the hours that made all the difference were not the ones of glamour and recognition: it was the grueling, sweat-filled afternoons that no one seems to hear about. Preparing for Varsity In 1978. the J.V. baseball team launched a new sea- son under Coach Tim “McAdoo McQuay. The team consisted of a fine group of underclassmen seeking to become better ball players in preparation for the var- sity career ahead. Fundamentals were constantly stressed, but winning was not a tradition to be over looked. Leftpage. I. “If I’ve told you once. I’ve told you 1.000 times!” 2. Gars gets in some extra batting practice. 3. Eugene exchanges signals with the coach. 4 Terrs gets wound up for a blazing fast ball. 5. Richard is waiting to squeeze the final out Right page: I. “Pete Rose would be proud of that stance! 2. Terrs picks up a few pointers from Coach McQuay. 3. Willie helps warm up the new pitcher. 4 Here it comes!” 5. Standing I to r 1 W aller. G. Oliser. W Williams. B. Williams. C. Knox. S. Milliron. Coach McQuay. Kneeling I to r B McGriff. D. Bailey. T. McDaniel. J. Solomon. M. Das is. T Moffses. P Richardson. Cougar Wrestling “Pinned” It Down Cougar wrestling proved to be a sport of building endurance, strength, and stamina. Coached by Dennis Miller, the team squeezed past some tough competition. Who could forget the real heart-stopper against Godby High as Godby edged by with a 35-33 win over the Cou- gars. or the thriller against the school for the blind, deaf, and dumb of St. Augustine. The Cougars experienced both the sting of defeat and the triumph of winning in the 1977-78 season. I. This one'll be a push-over, right Gerry? 2. It seems strong mus- cles and determination are qualities of a good wrestler. 3. . . . if I canjust get him on the mat. . 4A. I've got him now. boss! 5. Just a little more. Steve. I. We're I is the team's reaction. 2. Satis- fied. Who wouldn’t be after a score like this! 3. That's no way to kill roaches, ref! 4. Got him! 5. Team Pictures: Kneeling. I. to r.: J. Davis. J. Edwards. D. Jonas. A. W illiams. H. Mosier. M. Townsend. C. Brown. N. Aikens. Standing: C. Hodge. P. Barfield. A. Brown. M. Clark. J. Davis. E. Smith. P. Branch. W. W nn. J. Gras. D. Brothers. H. Ma s. C. Haynes. H Hiers. G Branch. S. Sparkman. Coach D. Miller. MHS Runners Were “Greased Lightning Undoubtably. the one sport with the most individ- ual talent and the least amount of publicity was the ’78 Cougar track team. Little did Madison High know that it possessed one of the finest track teams in the state of Florida. Though they proved extremely vulnerable in the l. field events, they proved themselves all out lethal in the lanes. James Turner was the greased lightning” of the sprint corps, while Larry Bradley served as the main stag of the hurdlers and middle distance run- ners. The squad also returned 2 members of the '77 state finalists in the mile relay. 2. l ft Page: I. L. Bradley demonstrates the ease of jumping hurdles. 2. Laronya helps Willie get rid of that “ole Charley Horse.”3. . . . and to think. I did it with one hand! 4. Up. Up. and Away! 5. E. Smith on his final lap. 6. Exercise ... a vital role in the lives of the 78 track team. Right Page: I. Coach Turner smiles as he glances over the time of his distant runners. 2. J. Turncr is ready to start. 3. Pal receives a few tips on pole-vaulting. 2. Group Picture: Standing L to R: Coach Turner. L. Bradley. J. Turner. K. Hudson. A. McQuay. H. Hiers. D. Head. W. Thompkins. A. Peterson. L. Woods. N. Burnette. J. Haynes. J. B Haynes. E. Smith. Kneeling L to R: J. Edwards. C. Round- tree. E. Farmer. D. Jonas. P. Brinson. L. Haynes, k. Pr or. M. Davis. P. Barfield Athletics 53 MHS Girls Came Back Strong After an unproductive '77 season, the girls’ track team came back strong in ‘78 under Coach Nancy Benjamin. The girls worked hard through the cold winter, hoping that extra effort would make all the difference in the spring meets. Rough daily practice schedules pushed the girls toward better times. I. height, and distances. When those goals were finally achieved, there was always a great amount of per- sonal satisfaction as well as stong team support. After all. the pain, sweat, and tears of hard work made it all worthwhile. 2. Standing L to R: C. Robinson. S. Robinson. V. Mcknight. S. Haynes. Coach Benjamin. F. Haw- kins. K. Suries. S. Davis. J. La Valley. Kneeling J. Lee. L Bell. M Smith. L. Bradley. R. Gillyard. K. Mosier. S. Brown. 54 Athletics Girls' Softball — Another New Sport Just after getting over the shock of seeing girls on the basketball court for the first time. MHS also had to adjust to sharing the ball diamond as well. The first year of girls' softball, under the coaching of Cather- ine Brooks, was basically a building year. The funda- mentals had to be taught to players who had never been exposed to the correct skills of softball. Although this was a tough task to undertake, the girls met this challenge head on to produce the best soft- ball team possible. Left Page: I. Rita looks for a soft spot in which to land. 2. Sarah shows the form in which she used to place at meets. 3. You just do as I say! 4. Running laps ... an everyday routine. Right Page: I. B. Quick goes for a strike! 2. Alfred and Coach Brooks discusses the condition of the equipment. 3. Annie makes sure her run counts. 4. I GOT IT! 5. Standing L. to R. Coach Brooks. L. Newman. B. Quick. G. Kelley. S. John- son. P. Jackson. R. Zygarlowski. M. Phil- lips. V. Johnson. M. Stevens. M. Haynes. C. Hawkins. C. Mobley.Kneeling A. Mar- tin — student assistant. T. Webb. J. Baeli. J. Brown. A. Bethay. C. Williams. Z. McFadden. D. Taylor. V. Givens. M. Wil- liams. S. Brown. 3. 4. Athletics 55 Cougar Netters Smash Through Season The MHS Cougar tennis team began the ’78 season on a totally different foot this year with a new exer- cise plan. Coach Gwynn Earp introduced both boys and girls to the MHS weightroom for a work-out three days a week. That, along with the everyday exercises of running, jumping rope, and practicing after school helped the Cougar netters stay in top condition, and anyway, practice makes perfect. After all. that jogging around the lake wasn’t too bad until you felt a draft on your feet and discovered your brand new tennis shoes caked with wet mud. But even so. those dirty tennis shoes carried all 15 team members through an exciting and very rewarding year of tennis for Madison High. Boys , icam . to r: Coach G. Earp. R Rowe. J. Torres. H. Stallings. W. Edwards. B. Diekman. J Russell. G. Rhoades. S. McMahon. T. Fielder. 2. Randy seems to really enjoy jumping rope. 3. They sure make the game look easy! 4. Coach Earp gives Jeff some good advice. 5. 10 trips up the side of the bowl was a part of the work-out for the team. 6. “Around the World was a favorite warm-up exercise. I. Cougar girls made the weight room co-ed. 2. Concentration is the name of the game. 3. Susie serving balls. 4. What a corny shot! 5. Girls’ team . to r: K. McGriff. S. Sanders. S. Smith. Coach G. Earp. R. Knox. B. Worden. S. Hidy. 6. Tennis is my racquet! I. («C ', vm fuy %nr� vmi tTX Skateboarding: Skaters at Their Free- Wheeling Finest The rising popularity of skateboarding brought a new club to MHS in '78 in the form of a skateboard club. Under Presi- dent Greg Holland the club got together to perfect a few standard tricks and show off all the new patented moves from the master free wheelers. Yes, skateboarding really hit America in 1978. And if you just look around you can see that it has found a home in Mad- ison, Florida. Silling L. to R T. Ginn. D. Fielder. G. Holland. G. Oliver. B. McGriff. Standing I. to R W. Edwards. B. Dasher. P Peavy. C. Holland. G Kelley. A. Thomas. 2. Chris cat-walking at his best. 3. Greg really flies on his skateboard. Right page: I. Look out! Here comes the skateboard train. 2. Greg invents a faster way to get to class. 3. Skateboarding really gets you high. 4. William is showing off some fantastic moves. Holding Things Together Twisted films, over-due books, and running errands, were all a part of a library assistant's busy day. Helping out was their job and they made the most of it. Working wasn’t so bad when it was all done in fun. Assistants helped to hold teach- er’s as well as students’ heads together. I. Lisa clipping another article for the school scrapebook. First Row. I. to r.. G. Starling. C. Kelley. J Howard. D. Sapp. B McGriff. Mrs H. Tucker. Second Row : C. Wnght. R Lane. J Rus- sell. A. Lewis. Third Row L. Jones. S. Bonner. J. Mobley. R Haynes. M. Adams. D Walker. G. Oliver. P Strickland. T. Hen- dry. Fourth Row L. Crider. K Kuhl. D Barrs. J. Primm. L. War- ing. D Fielder. 3. Sandra busy at the check-out desk 4 Doug. Jeff, and Tim prev lewmg another film. Betas ’ Worked for Points Adding up all those points gave some of the MHS scholars headaches, but each Beta member was anx- ious to know if they qualified to go to state conven- tion. Members worked hard all year on the talent show. Beta bowl, district meeting, homecoming, and other worthwhile projects to earn these points. New members were given a warm welcome at the begin- ning of the year and a grateful thanks at the end of the year for helping make Beta projects a real success. I First Roh. I. to r. S. McMahon, k Davis, k Burgess. Secretary D Aider- man. B Moore. L. Lee. D Barrs, k kiser. D Fielder. President. Second Row D. Williams. B Sirmon. L Neuman T Bell. Bowles. T Weatherspoon. D Townsend. A. Edwards, k Williams. S. Butler. L. Waring, k Davis. T Webb. Third Row Mrs. H Tucl.er. Advisor. S. Rowe, k Hollie. A Pickles. R Wiglesworth. S. Sanders. Treasurer. H. Stallings. S Hidv. S. Smith. A ickers. B Worden. Vice-President. L. Newman. J Baeli. J Russell. C. Holl- ingsworth. T Moffses. Mrs. Fletcher. Advisor. Fourth Row R Hollingsworth. B Swift. B Brothers, k Stoff. k Rowe. S Stillwell. T Revels. P Kellv. D Hadden. T Rixlgers. C Howard. V Barrs, k Suries. I Sapp. R Rowe. G. kellev. D Brothers. 2. Will someone please help Susie' 3. Carol provides entertainment for the Beta banquet. 4. Deonne and David. Mr. and Miss Cougar. Student Council for Better Student Life Working as representative body, the Student Council bridged the gap between the students and administration. They helped establish school policies by expressing the students desires to the faculty. Through the encouragement of Coach Ray. the student council became more active then the SC's of recent years. They attended dis- trict and state conventions in Panama City. At home they provided concessions for the basketball games and organized all of the activi- ties for Homecoming week. Homecoming was a major event for MHS and the major accomplishment of the student council. Croup Picture: Silling. I. to r.: A. Edwards, P. Chandler. B. Moore. T. Wealherspoon. A. Vickers. S. Smith, (i. Branch. K. Burgess. Standing: C. Jackson. D. Alderman. S. Sanders. R Herndon. J. Burnelt. D. Fielder. G. Money. R. Rowe. J. Sirmon. I Pickles. A. Martin. W. Edwards. M. Davis. C. Ray. Left Page: 1. Concession stand workers keep an eye on the basketball game. 2. Working on the Queen’s Float was lots of fun for Joan and Cynthia. Right Page: I. Mrs. Ray and Keryl made sure Gerry did it right. 2. Keryl relaxes after working hard on the float. 3. Tammy and Keryl discuss business. 4. Glen cleans up after the game. JV Pep Club Kept Things Rolling Keeping Cougar spirit high was the aim of the '78 JV Pep Club. Under the direction of Mrs. Washington and Miss Aikens. they did just that. The club members were easily rec- ognized by the bright blue and gold jerseys bought for wear- ing during Homecoming week. The group also kept things rolling in the form of a pep bus to make the Cougar presence felt on the road during basketball season. The JV Pep Club — Cougar spirit at homejust wouldn't be the same without them and Cougar spirit on the road certainly wouldn't be. 66 Organizations Group Picture: Front Row. I. to r.: R. Aikens. D. Haynes. J. Haynes P. Jackson. V. Givens. J. Johnson. S. Washington. Second Row: V VIcQuay. T. Washington. Z. McFadden. M. Phillips. V. Johnson L. Aikens. P. Aikens. M Davis. R. Hawkins. Third Row: C. Haw kins. D. Taylor. J. Aikens. C. Cherry. D. Wealherspoon. B. Dob son. E. Tensley. T. Roy. W. Watson. J. Wambolt. L. Singletary Fourth Row: W. Moore. P. Brinson. V. Gee. J. McQuay. C Robin son. D. Pennington. B. Wilson. V. Barrs. P, Peavy. J. Agner. K Castner. S. Davis. D. Jones. Left Page: I. Mrs Washington and Miss Aikcns admire the new shirts. 2. Janice. Patricia and Voncille discuss business. Right Page: I. Mrs. Washington, sponsor. 2. Vicki and Deann discuss last Friday’s game. 3. Patricia relaxes after the meeting. 4. “Row'die” members at the bas- ketball game. Organizations 67 “Pep” The Name of the Game. Contributing to the spirit in the MHS stands were the Var- sity Pep Club members. They surely let their presence be known as they shouted and cheered for their mighty Cougars. The Varsity Pep Club members were R-O-W-D-I-E at games, but they could also show some understanding and sympathy. When Mrs. Junious became ill, the Varsity Pep Club members sent her flowers to help cheer her. At one of their meetings, an attendant had to be elected to represent the club: Ann Vickers was elected. 5. Bottom Row: L to R P. Mitchell. B. Diekman. S. Bonner. S. Butler. T. Leggett. S. Hidy. A. Vickers. C. Howard. L. Newman. Top Row: S. Sanders. A. Edwards. 2. Ann Vickers rides high as Miss Varsity Pep Club. 3. No one can say. Cougars don't have spirit. 4. Miss Junious. Varsity Pep Club sponsor. 5. P-A-R-T-Y Harty at Madi- son High! 2-4-6-8 who do we appreciate? JV cheerleaders, that’s who! After long hours of practice and attend- ing Rollins College cheerleading camp, they put on a show that raised the spirits of every player as well as the spirits of the entire student body. Sore muscles, missed homework assignments, last minute cheer changes, and lost socks made it difficult to understand how cheering could be so much fun. but an appreciative smile from that favorite football player made ail the problems disappear. 3 A Smile Can Make the Difference I. Tup to Bottom. 1. to r.: M. Smith. L. Roebuck. S. Stillwell. P. Chandler. C. Corbin. B. Kelly. B. Quick. 2. Practice, practice, practice, will it ever end? 3. Peggy. Miss JV Cheerleader, has an interesting ride. 4. Marilyn keeps an eye on the game. Spirit for Sports In order to make the '77-'78 sports session a success, the varsity cheerleading squad attended Rollins College cheer- leading camp in June where they won the spirit stick and several ribbons. Upon returning to the MHS campus, the squad began planning activities to fill their year. Car washes, greeting card and candy sales, pep rallies, practice sessions, and a cheerleading clinic for the surrounding schools were among their numerous activities. Separating the football ban- quet from the all-sports banquet gave the cheerleaders 70 Organizations another duty. Decorating for both events was a duty they could not overlook. Organizing the school's efforts to support Gerald Latimore during his recovery from his broken neck, resulting from the Madison vs. Sante Fe game was one of their better accomplishments. Football and basketball players agree, the teams would be lost without the support of the cheerlead- ers. Left Page: I. One of their famous lowers. 2. “Give me a “C. 3. The cheer- leaders really “getting down.' 4. Deonne taking a break, again. Right Page: I. Something defintely has Susanne's attention. 2. The cheerleaders got fired up at the first game. 3. The JV and Varsity cheerleaders got it together at homecoming. 4. They were cheering even at half-time. 5. Flow- ers from the football team. I 2 4 Organizations 71 Batons and Flags Were Their Instruments Despite the sore muscles and long hours of practice, the MHS drill team and majorettes held their heads high to show they were proud to be a part of the Madison Music Machine. Perfection was their number 1 goal. Practice sessions were strictly business as each member worked hard to make sure the half-time show went smoothly. When the show began, the field sparkled as the drill team and majorettes performed their routines with ease and enthusiasm. Left Page I Bess and Betsy discuss an important routine. 2. I. to r.: T Livingston. B Jones. A. Bet hay, E. Fields. 3. Mr. Gazlay shows th. m ho . 4. First Row. I. to r.: P Mitchell. K. Williams. M. Ford. T. Watkins. Second Row I). Barrs. D. Thomas. G. Kelly. L. Jones. V Weathcrspoon. J Brown Right Page: 1. Debbie and Jeff take a cruise down main street. 2. Carol enjoys being a dancer and her smile proves it. 3. I. to r.: S. Cooks. S. Dixon. V. Barrs. S. But- ler. B Wilson. C Hicks. 4 I. to r.: S. Rowe. B Sirmon. K Burgess. D W illiams. 5. I to r.: D Barrs. B Jones. J Brown. M Ford. T. Livingston. D. Thomas. The Music Machine Made It Happen Under the direction of Gary Gazlay and the field lead- ership of Drum Majorette. Tammy Pickles, the band put together another fine marching season for M HS. Over 150 hours of out-of-class practice made it possible for the band to represent Madison High in three major band competitions. After receiving excellent ratings at the Southern Open in Valdosta, they moved on to the dis- trict band competition in Tallahassee and received a straight superior rating for the first time. On December 9th spirits rose as they headed for St. Pete to represent Madison in the Florida Tournament of Bands. On the return trip, the excitement remained. Placing 2nd in field competition and 3rd in parade made the band feel really terrific! Left Page: I. Kevin and his tuba take a ride. 2. Don't take that touchdown away from us! 3. On the field. Tammy gives the orders. 4. We're on our way to St. Pete! 5. Patiently awaiting their turn. Right Page: I. Come on Mr. Gazlay. we need a break. 2. Mr. Gaz- lay and Mike getting ready for the half-time show. 3. The band helped out during pep rallies. 4. First Row. I. to r.: E. Fields. T. Liv- ingston. T. Pickles. K. Burgess. Second Row J. Brown, S. Cooks. S. Butler. V. Barrs. C. Hicks. S. Dixon. B Sirmon. D. Williams, S. Rowe. Third Row: P. Mitchell. M. Burnett. K. Suries. G. Bailey. R. Zygarlow- ski. G. Green. M. Wesson. S. Garrett. S. Smith. V. Howard. L. Welch. J. Edwards. J. Haynes. K. Peacock. G. Branch. V. Twiggs. T. Wcatherspoon. T. Leggett. P. Kelly. C. Howard. D. Thomas. D. Barrs. Fourth Row: L. Jones. G. Rhoades. T. Humes. B. Howard. D. Brothers. B. Suries. B Wcger. B McGriff. K. Alexander. L. Humes. A. Anderson. K. Rowe. S. McMann. B. Brothers. K. Morris. M. Hubbard. J. Edwards. K. Stoff. L. Gaither. R. Wes- son. M. Ford. Fifth Row: T. Watkins. G. Kelly. O. Dobbs. L. Kelly. B. Swift. G. Oliver. S. Milliron. C. Haynes. B. Worden. H. Sims. R. Edwards. B. Dasher. M. Davis. A. Hodge. L. Combass. J. Bryant. H. Stallings. L. Lee. D. Barrs. S. Smith. A. Thomas. K. Williams. V. Weatherspoon. Sixth Row: D. Smith. W. Edwards. 5. The drummers take the lead. 6. Wowing the audience at the Southern Open. Carpentry Club Kept Busy. . . Busy . . . Busy! To keep the Madison High campus in good shape and teach young people an effective and useful trade was the two part goal of the MHS Carpentry Club. John Bodenstein saw that each of the students were skilled in the use of machinery, and that they put that skill to use every chance they got. Shelves, restrooms, and signs were right here at MHS as evidence of a most active carpentry club. I. First Row, I. to r.: R. Kindard. B. Bush. G. Starling. B. Hawkins. G. Thigpen. D. Collins. J. Barry. Second Row: M. Aikens. J. O'Quinn. E. Graves. J. Primm. J. Placzkowski. A. Brown. J. How- ard. T. King. R. Harrell. I). Martin. Third Row: J. Pollard. N. Blair. J. Chamberlain. A. Shadrick. S. Harry. W. McFarland. R Walker. D. Head. A. Oglesby. L. Jones. A. Williams. E. West. J. Boden- stein. R. Haynes. 2. Mr. Bodenstein really had the spirit. 3. The “bad transportation of the carpentry club. 4. Lewis and Ashley admire library shelves built by the carpentry class. Plowing and Planting 1978 was a productive year for the Gary FFA, both in the class and on the farm. Advisor, E. R. Scott worked to teach the students all the many secrets of better farming, enabling them to produce the finest crops possible. Although on the job training is great, there is certain amount of book work in understand- ing buying, selling and cultivating the corps. The chapter used all this as a method of making tomor- row’s Madison County Farmer as productive as pos- 1 Front Row L. io R.: J. Wallace. Q. Peek. G. Branch. E. Bcirnacki. V. Donaldson. C. Burnette. W. Ovescn. J. Lundell, A. Martin. Sec- ond Row: W. Thompkins. E. Smith. M. Quick. C. Sheffield. D. Wil- liams. K. Donaldson. R. Payne. H. Cherry. J. Jackson. Third Row: P. Hiers. M. Davis. K. Wilson. J. Davis. L. Haynes. L.Bradley. Jo Mobley. R.Simmons. B. Williams. A. Thomas. Fourth Row: R. Abbott. J. Harden. M. Clark. T. Pickles. K. Barrs. P. Wells. R Smith. E. West. D. Alexander. C. Joseph. 2. Sarah smiles for the Gary FFA. 3. Anthony is preparing the Gary FFA entry in the Livestock show. 4. Willie is ready to plow the corn. sible. Mr. Scott — Advisor. Russell Smith — Pres.. Willie Thompkins — V.P.. Alfred Martin — Sec.. Darrell Williams — Treas.. John Lundell — Reporter, Elton Smith — Pari.. Wesley Ovesen — Chap- lain. Quinton Peck — Song Director. Larry Bradley — Sentinel. Organizations 77 Farming for the Future Even though the Senior Future Farmers of America Chapter was strongly in favor of the farmers strike, they kept busy in the fields. They were working to become better educated in order to be better farmers. Sub-district competition was a major event for FFAer's where members competed in tractor driving, public speaking, and parliamentarian procedure con- tests. They won the tractor driving contest and placed second in the remaining events. Work at the forestry plot and on plant beds at the farm occupied much of their time. The chapter entered a steer in the 1978 live- stock show held on February 21 and 22. They wrapped up the year with their annual banquet. MADISON CHAPTER FLORIDA ■ Left Page: 1 .First Row. . to r.: B. Barfield. T. Raines. R. Herndon. S. Cruce. D. Vickers. R. Hunter. D. Smith. Second Ron: J. Hartley. R Kemp. M. Ellington. L. Barrs. L. Crider. J. Agner. L. Keeling. D. Thomas. K. Cruce. K. McNatt. A. Shadrick. L. Buchanan. Third Row: R. Dorman. W. Fourakres. D. Sapp. B. Lee. D. Thamas. B. Placzkow- ski. K. Anderson. G. Willis. W. Wynn. B. Suries. S. Putnal. R. Baily. Fourth Row K Cruce. D. Fenneman. R Bell. S. Clark. C. Knox. W. Brown. J. L. Williams. E. Tuten. S. Herndon. J. Barrs. Fifth Row: S. Bell. T. Blanton. S. Hall. B Agner. K Reeves. G. Abbott. A. Fletcher. J. Chamblin. J. Gra . F. Wetherington. J. Gray. 2. Susie represented Senior FFA at homecoming. 3. Brad works patiently with Rusty , the club’s entrv in the 1978 Livestock show. Right Page: I. ‘T ‘ has his mouth full, but I wonder if his initation egg is safe there? 2. Mr. Gibbs tells the group how important it is to keep a fire under control. 3. Mr. Gibbs. Eddie, and Mr. Smith take a break from fire fighting. 4. Rick loves to put brother Gilbert through agony. Science Club — A Learning Experience Plants, animals, medicines . . . The list could go on and on but we could never list all the interests of the MHS Sci- ence Club. Don Winterton, a herpetologist from Pinetta and Larry Whitfield, a medical lab technician from Madi- son Memorial Hospital held a special place in the Science Club’s course of study. They were among the favored guest speakers who came to visit MHS. A trip to the Engineering Fair at FSU on February 17th was also an enjoyable time. The science fair held on March 23 was a busy time for all science club members. Ideas for projects were discarded as soon as they came to mind. Finally the project was decided on and then much labor and time went into building, tear- ing down, reconstructing, and perfecting those prize win- ning projects. 1. From Row, I. to r.: V. Welch. K. Bishop. D. Alderman. P. Peavy, E. Giv- ens. T. Webb. D. Collins. V. Barrs. B. Wilson. C. Williams. Back Row: T. Moffses, M. Davis. G. Stokes. T. Sapp. L. Wigelsworth. W. Oliver, C. Hol- land. G. Holland. G. Oliver. G. Kelley. W. Edwards. D. Biernacki. A. Thomas. 2. Mr. Stokes discusses the herpetology charts. 3. Let’s take a vote on it. 4. Are you going to the Engineering Fair. Greg? FCA Spreads Christian Fellowship Presenting Christian ideas to MHS athletes was the objective of the 1977-78 Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes. Under the leadership of Gary Gazlay, the FCA represented themselves well during the Homecoming festivities as well as service projects throughout the year. I Front Row. L. to R. S. Smith. President: D. Fenneman. Vice-President: A. Edwards. Secretary: R. Wigelsworth. Treasurer. Second Row A. Vickers. B Diekman. W. Edwards. S. McMahon. Third Row: D. Bailey. T. Moffses. O. Gazlay. sponsor: B. Worden. R Knox. Fourth Row M. Waller. K. Kuhl. G. Kelley. M Davis. Left Side: h.to t. T. Fielder. S. Stilwell. D. Jonas. L. New- man Right Side: S. Hidy. S. Sanders. H. Stallings. K. Corbin. 2. Susan Smith and Mr. Gazlay discuss FCA's activities. 3. Annette Edwards elected as Miss FCA. 4. Michael. Ann. and Tommy Help make the project of painting the parking lot a success. Mahisco Singers Better Than Ever Once again in 1978 the Mahisco Singers proved them- selves to be the cream of the crop in the MHS choral department. Under the direction of Jeff Sanders, the Mah- iscos worked to provide the public with two exciting con- certs. as well as two presentations remembering elderly Madison Countians at Christmas. On December 8. the Mahisco Singers presented their tra- ditional Christmas concert. They performed a number of carols and popular Christmas tunes. Then, in May they pre- sented a fantastic Spring concert. The audience was entertained by mans popular show themes and top 40 numbers such as Happy Daw and You Light Up My Life. The show was also highlighted w ith solos by some of the more talented Mahisco Singers. The Mahisco Singers will always remember the day of the group picture. After boarding a bus for Blue Springs, the group patiently waited and ended up having to wade through sand and brush in their high heels and performing outfits. This day was a hassle but the vear was a success. Left Page: . to r G. Ragan. C. Hollingsworth. T. Moffses. H. Stall- ings. G. Money. W. Register. E. Sapp. Second Row T. Pickles. P. Peavs. S. Sanders. J. Jackson. Third Row A. Vickers. S. Hidy. K. McGriff. V. Bowles. B. Smith. D. Payne. C. Hawkins. I. Sapp. C. How- ard. D Biernacki. B. Kelley. D. Rutherford. T. Leggett. B. Quick. 2. Practice makes perfect! 3. The alto and bass sections listen attentively. Right Page I. Miss Mahisco Singers. Susanne Sanders, and her escort Charles Knox. 2. Originality was a great factor in this years Christmas concert. 3. Jeff Sanders, leader of the Mahisco Singers, takes a break from his busy schedule 4. Some of the sopranos pretend to be serious while the tenor section clowns around. Digging Into Their Roots Once again in 1978, the Black History Club was together exploring the roots of their Afro-American heritage. Under the direction of Early Nicholson, the club attented numerous exhibits of art pertaining to Black History. The club also participated in National Black History Week in February. The Black History Club proved to be both a place of togetherness and learning for Black students. 84 Organizations Left Page: From Row. I. lor. S. Barfield. R Beasley. E. Givens. S. Thomas. V Sira ugh ter. Mr. E. Nicholson. Second Row. M Bar- field. P Mitchell. C. Mobley. D. Bethay T. Simmons. Z. McFadden. K. Peacock. Third Row. E. Smith. W. Frazier. J. Turner. J. Mobley A. McQuay. R. Walker. I. James. 2. Sandra. Mary and Jessie make last minute preparations. 3. Mr. Early 4 Nicholson. Sponsor. Right Page: 1. Susie Thomas. Miss. Black His- tory Club. 2. W. Frazier, asst, secretary: S. Barfield, president: R. Beasley, secretary': E. Givens, vice-president: N. Slaughter, trea- surer; S. Thomas, parliamentarian; 3. Jessie, spoke proudly during Black History Week. 4. James. Kathy, and James talk about the Art Exibit. Organizations 85 To Know, To Care, To Do Knowing the goals that were set. each Future Home- maker of America worked hard this year on public speak- ing competition, candy sales, district meeting, and many other projects which made it an active club at MHS. Caring was the trademark of every member as they had always been willing to give a helping hand. Doing was also a household word for FHA'ers. Involve- ment in teacher appreciation, the baking contest, state con- vention. and the spring banquet wrapped up the club's yearly activities. 86 Organizations Left Page: I. First Row. I. io r. K. Cruce. K. Burns. P. Wynn. L. Sin- gletary. J. Agner. D Hadden. P Mosier. C Bell. S. Bonner. S. Butler. K. Tyson. Second Rom: B. Kells. T. Cruce. S. Cruce. C. Lee. T. Rodg- ers. S. Whiltemore. L. Holley. D. Williams. J. Thigpen. D. Jones. A. Petterson. C. Williams. V. Twiggs. W. Brown. Third Rom; L. Newman. T. Bell. D. Collins. T. Webb. S. Agner. V. Agner. T. Demotsis. D. Payne. L. Williams. R. McDaniel. C. Johnson. J Burnett. L. Wigels- worth. J. Baeli. J. Brown. Fourth Rom A. Pickles. V. Howard. D. W'ells. M. Brandies. D. Barrs. C. Jackson. P Pryor. D. Pride. C. Cherry. I). Weatherspoon. P. C orbin. P Peavy. k Bishop. B Smith Fifth Rom L. Williams. T. Murphy. B. Kelly. L. Welch. R Watson. D. Rutherford. B. Williams. B Haslam. L. Crider. M. Graham. P. Branch. K. Burgess. G. Branch. A. Belhay. J. Dobson. Sixth Rom M Ellington. S. Ses- sions. Seventh Rom A. Dempsey. T. Moody. M Barrs. L. Barrs. L. Harris. 2. Peggy. Miss I HA. rides on the first place float. 3. Darlene picks a name for teacher appreciation. Right Page: I. Ann explains the plans to Tammy and Colette. 2. Lorie and Shari help Cathy in becoming the top candy salesman. 3. Mrs. Barrs digs in at the FHA picnic. 4. Mrs Barrs helps a community involvement committee to understand how things are done. 2 Organizations 87 FBLA — Preparing for Tomorrow Future Business Leaders of America were working to make tomorrow better. Tom-Watt sales were a success again this year, supplying FBLA with the money needed to visit the old- folks home at Thanksgiving brightening the holiday spirit. Parties were definitely on their lists of activities and they “partied hearty whenever the chance arose. Community services were the concerns of FBLA members at the time, but business courses at MHS prepared them for the positions soon to be filled by MHS students as business leaders. 1 Left Page: I. Jenny, treasurer, signs a check requisition. 2. Peggy reads her duties as program chairman at installation. 3. Loric. Miss FBLA. seems to be having a little trouble. 4. Kathy and Beth head for the old-folks home. Right Page: .Top to Bottom, 1. to r.: Mrs. E. Pullium. advisor. Mrs. Peeples, advisor. S. Cruce. L. Keeling. B. Haslam. C. Waters. M. Tuten. B. Williams. C. Olive, E. Humphrey. P. Prvor. L. Harris. P. Chandler. C. Wynn. T. Livingston. P. Cor- bin. K. Hollie. L. Strickland. B Wegcr, J. Baeli. K. Bishop. Vice- President. D. Alderman. President. J. Burnett. Treasurer. T. Webb. T. Webb. W. Frazier. D. Collins. 2. ’Tree doesn’t seem to mind wearing a dress for initiation. 3. Was the meeting that bad? 4. Charla and Emily were pleased with Tom-Watt sales. 2 Paw Prints Kept MHS Informed Keeping the Madison High students and faculty aware of all the campus happenings was the main concern of Martha Faught and the 1977-78 Paw Prints staff. Randy Rowe, editor, helped the staff keep MHS well informed. Freedom of the press is an important right in America today. The Paw Prints gave students the opportunity to exer- cise that right and performed a valuable service for Madison High at the same time. I. From Row. I. to r.: R. Rowe. Editor. D. Thomas. A. Holtzclaw. M. Starling. News. Editor. Back Row: Mrs. M. Faught. Advisor. V. Twiggs. Business Manager. A. Joseph. M. Herring. E. Sapp. K. Davis. Feature Editor. G. Kelley. Sports Editor. S. Davis. 2. Is Ken trying to hide from the camera? 3. Donna and Allen share a friendly joke. 4. Despite the approaching deadline. Veree manages to smile. Buttons, Buttons, Buttons The Speech Club, under the direction of Mary Buchanan, worked to enrich themselves in the quali- ties of good speech. They worked hard on debates, speeches, and an occasional dramatic performance. They stepped out from behind the podium just long enough to keep Madison High supplied with buttons for all occasions. The Speech club had a very active year both in improving themselves and providing ser- vices for Madison High. 2 I. Top 10 Bonom. I. to r.: S. Robinson. R. Herndon. M. Waller. K. Kuhl. K. Stoff. B Brothers. J. Page. B. Weger. A. Pickles. W. Oveson. P. Chandler. E. Givens. 1.. Humes. B. McDaniel. S. Stillwell. D. Lookabill. 2. Mrs. Buchanan and Annette really like Louis' speech. 3. Practicing for the big speech tourna- ment. FT A Learned While Caring As the year passed by. Future Teachers of America contin- ued its long list of activities. Some of these activities were as follows: the members gave Christmas gifts to the elderly at surrounding nursery homes. They held a Teacher's Apprecia- tion Day on March 2 in which they presented the teachers with tokens of thanks. They also had a day of teaching experi- ence in the month of May at the surrounding primary and middle schools. First Row. I to r: C. Jackson. E. Givens. C. Hawkins. S. Thomas. P Pryor. M. Burnett. Second Row: G. McQuay. D. Branch. D. Bethay. J. Jackson. T. Simmons. V. Davis. Third Row P. Branch. A. Belhas. A. Edwards. VI. Graham. J. Dobson. V. Jackson. G. Bailey. Fourth Row K. Kiser. L. Hicks. K. Peacock. J. Mobley. J Turner. R. Walker. A. McClain. 2. Joann voices her opinion. 3. Mars. Joann, and Linda pick a name for Teacher Appreciation Day. 4. Mike is busy getting the float ready for the parade. I During the FTA Christmas Party. James and Annie exchange gifts. 2. The officers get together for a little fun. 3. Mike Burnett speaks out at (he meeting. 4. Kathy awards Miss Aikens with a gift of appreciation. Organizations 93 Techni-Croppers, Deadlines, When is the deadline? . . . Yesterday? ... He dropped the camera? ... Is it all right? . . . Those pictures have to be around here!. . . You lost them! . . . Have you looked every- where? . . . Go tell Mrs. Barrs . . . You forgot to take the pic- tures? . . . Please hand me the techni-cropper . . . Where have you been? . . . Mrs. Barrs is looking for you ... Is she mad? . . . Give me a pencil . . . I’ve got to fix the typewriter . . . Where did you find the pictures? . . . Under your pillow? . . . Are we supposed to print this? . . . Who’s the editor today?. . . Listen, we work hard . . . Sometimes. Mrs. Barrs - We Survived I. The staff clowns around. 2. Hanging advertising signs is fun for Jeff and Gerry but Starling thinks it’s dangerous. 3. Susanne found there was a lot of paperwork involved in working on the yearbook. 4. Teresa. Jackie, and Tanya found the copy very amus- ing. 5. When you're good, people notice was their slogan and they worked hard to live up to it! 3 94 Organizations 5 VM Art Club... a Newcomer. One of the many activities the members of the 77-78 Art Club pursued was painting murals to brighten up the MHS corridors. One was the school mascot, a very realistic cougar just outside the Art room. The other was a football game painted in Mr. Wilson's office. A car wash was held one cold day to help raise money for expenses. The printing of T-Shirts was also a money raising project. Any student could sport his class year on his T-Shirt for the mere price of a dollar. I. Howard and Robert admire the Cougar mural painted on the school wall. 2. Top to Bottom, L to R.: D. Scott. L. Newman. R. Robinson. J. Bryant. S. Clark. H. Mosier. J. Wambolt. S. Sparkman. K. Pryor. R. Hall. D. Williams. C. Sullivan. C. Burnette. D. Payne. N. Slaughter. G. Branch. L. Humes. K. Castner. 3. Howard Mosier proudly sports his “Class of 80” T-Shirt. 4. Robert Robinson paints a football mural in Coach Wilson's Office. Organizations 95 No Problems for New Principals Before the start of the 1977-78 school term began, Madison High was a recipient of a complete adminis- trative changeover. The change brought with it new policies, attitudes and of course principals. With James Ray and David Wilson at the helm MHS sailed through one of its smoothest terms in recent years. An increase in class room participation and a crack down on class cutting were two major consider- ations that personally affected each and every MHS student. Left Page: 1. Mr. Ray and Mr. Buchanan talk business. 2. Mr. Ray. a little paper work never hurts does it? 3. James Ray 4. David Wil- son 5. Mr. Wilson and his Seminole cup. Right Page. I. One of Mr. Wilson's busy moments. 2. Mr. Ray makes some rounds. 3. Mr. Wilson are you really working? 4. Mr. Buchanan's other side. School Aides; Working Together to Make MHS Better Bookkeeping, answering phones, sorting mail and check- ing attendance records all ran together to provide the Mad- ison High School aides with more than their share of head- aches. But. as usual, they worked together to handle all the hassles that are so much a part of their jobs. Evelyn Chancy had her hands full collecting and trans- ferring the money from each organization on campus. When she wasn't enroule to the bank, post office, or county office, she was working on all the paperwork that comes through the school office. Typing up forms, filing records and running the Xerox machine, kept Margaret Moore a busy member of the staff. Barbara Odom did her part by handling the attendance records, which was a major concern of Mr. Wilson. I. Margaret Moore doing her daily job as a school aide. 2. Be sure and do it correct. Kris. 3. Madison High School. says Sandra Barfield. 4. Mrs. Odom pauses from her typing. 5. Evelyn Chancy. 6. Margaret Moore. 7. Barbara Odom. 100 Curriculum 6 4 Special Services for Students in Need Busy was the word which best described the guid- ance office and library this year. Mrs. Cherry and Mrs. Sparks were continuously making and changing schedules, counseling with stu- dents and parents, and helping students decide on their future careers. The Guidance Department also coordinated Career Day, which was held during National Career Guidance Week. The library was always crowded with students checking out books, reading magazines, and writing reports. Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Smith moved into new quarters to make room for the developmental reading lab in the library. The new addition was an expansion of the services of the library, which is the communica- tions center of MHS. MHS expanded their services in another area also. Charles DeLaughter came to us from Miami to aid students who might have emotional problems. I. Lucille Cherry. 2. Mrs. Sparks explaining Literacy Test scores to Mike. 3. Elton and Steve like their scores. 4. Charles DeLaughter. 5. Louise Smith.. 6. Mrs. Tucker is all smiles. 7. Mrs. Smith working in the library. 8. Barbara Sparks. 9. Mrs. Cherry changing schedules. 10. Hope Tucker. Math Scores Caused Concern From long division to trig and calculas. Madison High students worked hard at perfecting the skills of modern mathematics. Seniors gave it the extra effort in preparation for the college math yet to come. Indie mean- ume. underclassmen kept their noses in books in ann all-out effort to mas- ter the skills found in the newly installed Statewide Literacy Test. Each student had different goals set to personally achieve in math. Whether it was basic skills or the most difficult of problems, the MHS math teachers worked individually with the students to help them realize their potential as a mathematician. The high percentage of math failures on the state tests intensified those efforts. Picture I. Geometry has Neil working. 2. David is that your A. 3. Catherine Brooks 4. Sylvia Catron 5. Carolyn Edwards 6. Carol Har- ter 7. These students are hard at work on dividends in Mrs. Brooks’ class. Why? Thai was the question in the mind of all the MHS science students. Not. Why am I here. but “Why are the things of life the way they are?” From general biology to physics and chemistry, stu- dents worked hard to further understand the working of our surrounding environment. Studying for tests, lab experiments, and science fair projects were all part of the science studies. All of these, plus the careful instruction of the science teachers, led MHS students to greater levels of scien- tific understanding. Science Students Ask “Why?” I. Sharon Fletcher 2. Bess Maxwell3. Carolyn Ray 4. Gene Stokes 5. Bonnie doing a physics experiment. 6. Careful — it's hot. 7. Edward what are you looking at? 8. Curtis, are you playing with Marylin's hair? 9. Mrs. Ray giv- ing more notes. Curriculum 103 A Look Into the Past Traditionally, history served as a study of past events and their relation to today's world. However, the history depart- ment had taken things a step further. They now used the information to teach us how to deal with today's world. Sociology showed us our relation to the society we are all a part of. Psychology caused us to further understand ourselves and others. It was great that we could understand the worlds we had left behind. But it was of even greater importance that we learned to deal with the world we are confronted with every- day. I. It's not all that boring, is it class? 2. Mr. Earp talking to his class. 3. Opal Argenbrighi 4. Mr. Nicholson reading to the class. 5. Eloise Barrs 6. Gwen Earp 7. Is it that interesting. Sherelle? 8. Rodney Kemp. Jerry Chamblin. and Danny Thomas doing their project for American History. 9. Dennis Miller 10. Earlie Nicholson 104 Curriculum 8 Home Ec — What Would We Do Without It? What do I do with myself after I leave the high school and settle down?” This question was asked at one time or another by most MHS students. It was answered time and time again by Monteze Barrs and Lois Sweat of the Home Economics Department. We all know that home economics was responsible for all the cooking and sewing instructions at school. It was in human relations that students had an indepth look at life, its problems, and the people around us. It was a fact that something was cooking, but it was not nec- essarily in the oven! I. Where do I begin? 2. “Bonnie, this is what the directions say. 3. Mrs. Sweat talking to her class. 4. Monteze Barrs 5. Lois Sweat 6. Mrs. Barrs can’t seem to find what she's looking for. 7. Mrs. Barrs and Mrs. Sweat during one of their usual conversations. 2 6 Curriculum 105 Developing Two of the R’s: Reading Oh . . . the many faces of MHS English students. There was the freshman fumbling his way through that awful, boring grammer; sophomores were just as much at a loss in an attempt to find a book to report on, and believe me. no junior will ever forget Mrs. Faught, and the time he tried to read Moby Dick in one night. How about those seniors who spent that awful week walking and Writing the halls mumbling something about “whan that April.” All students of all levels sooner or later found them- selves in the newly established Developmental Reading Lab. This lab was designed to help the students reach their individual goals. In all, the MHS English depart- ments provided the students with knowledge and com- munications for everyday life. Left Page: I. Cornelius al work in Reading lab. 2. Really study that book Tim! 3. It can't be that interesting, can it Mrs. Washington? 4. Well, you sec. it’s like this Edward ... 5. Rhonda Aikens 6. Maru Buchanan 7. Buckv Christmas 8. Martha Faught 9. Anna Golden 10. Carolyn Junious II. Evelyn Murphy 12. Shirley Washington. Right Page: I. Mrs. Golden working with students. 2. Mrs. Junious look- ing things over. 3. All together now! 4. Bucky and one of his lec- tures. 4 Humanities, an Important Part of MHS Contests, concerts, and art shows were all evidence of a very active and successful Humanities Depart- ment. The band, under the direction of Gary Gazlay, was one of Madison High’s strong points. Also in the music catagory, Jeff Sanders worked hard directing the Mahisco Singers and other MHS Choruses. In the way of art, Deborah Scott, new to MHS. was a help to all students striving for better artistry. Whether it was the mighty music machine, the Mahisco Singers or the artists of MHS. excellence was the goal. I. The Madison High Music Machine al practice. 2. The Mahisco Singers rehearsing for a concert. 3. Gerry Branch and Robert Robinson painting the football mural in Coach Wilson's office. 4. Art students decorating the upstairs hall with the school mascot. 5. Gan Gazlay. 6. Jeff Sanders 7. Deborah Scon. Business; Tomorrow’s Way of Life Looking at the keys and scratching out errors were just a few of the no-no’s we learned while working to become tomorrow’s business leaders. Business practices everywhere are changing, and so it was at Madison High. Typing 1 and II made the switch to General. Clerical, and Secretarial Office Clerk. Evelyn Pulliam and Janice Peeples, stayed hard at work seeing that the students could handle typing, accounting, and secretarial practices. Yes. business is an ever changing process, and Madison High is changing right along with it making sure to stay on top of things in the business world — tomorrow’s way of life. I. Are ou sure lhai is a business game? 2. Doug and Ivan Irving lo con- vince Mrs. Peeples ihai their answer is correct. 3. Debbie! Get your eyes off of those keys! 4. Typing requires concentration for Debbie. William, and Beverly. 5. Janice Peeples 6. Evelyn Pulliam Crops, Cattle and Carpentry Instructing the Madison high in the skills of good farming and carpentry work was the job of the MHS Vocational Department. The Agriculture classes under the leadership of David Smith and E. R. Scott played a strong role in MHS voca- tional education. They worked hard at producing high- yield crops for the various FFA chapters, as well as growing a fine garden for the benefit of the students. And as is the case year after year they were well repre- sented at the North Florida Livestock Show in Febru- ary. On the other side of the coin the Carpentry classes had another fine year under the direction of John Bodenstein. Not only did they work hard to learn the basic skills of carpentry, but they used those skills to the benefit of the Madison High campus. Office plaques, redone locker rooms, and new fences on the baseball diamond are just three examples of their work. Left Page I. DuJ you boys build that or bu it? 2. If I could just find the hole. 3. Are you bored guys? 4. Skillful hands at work. 5. John Bode ostein 6. E R Scon 7. David South. Right Page: I . Mr. Scott giving a lecture. 2. Herbert how’s the oil in the tractor. 3. The Madison Chapter’s pri .c winning hogs. 4. Mr Smith admiring his beef. Curriculum 111 To encourage the physical, mental, social and emotional growth of each student was the goal set forth by the 1977- 78 physical education department under the leadership of Nancy Benjamin, Skip Lunsford, and LaVaughn Bell. These goals were certainly realized. Activities such as wres- tling. tumbling and weight training were extremely helpful to the students as they strived to reach their personal goals. Feat of Fitness I. Michael has confidence in his work. 2. Is il a firs! down. 3. Lavaughn Bell 4. Sana Benjamin 5. Skip Lunsford 6. Howard are sou tired? 7. What's so interesting? Feeding and Cleaning Seeing that Madison High and the Madison High students were kept in good shape were the jobs of the MHS custodians and lunch room staff. When you went to class in a well kept room, Mr. Joe Hardy and his crew had cleaned it. when you enjoyed a good hot meal it was a product of Mrs. Bernice Martin’s fine staff. I From Row Bernice Marlin. Gertrude Washington. Maebella Wilson. Henri Tuten. Charlie Myers. Buck Row Mamie Walker. Tcra Roth. Sylvia Cressley. 2 Mr. Dukes holds his secret weapon. 3. Joe Hardy. Leslie Dukes. 4 Mr. Myers prepares lunch. Adult Center Gave Practical Knowledge For many students, a full academic load at the high school just wasn’t all that helpful in preparing for their chosen career. It was for these students that the adult center helped most. The center provided vocational training for students in auto-mechanics, hair-styling, drafting, masonary, office edu- cation, communication, and nursing. Each of these gave the students practical knowledge to aid in future job opportuni- ties. 114 Curriculum Left Page: I. Cosmetology student gives those locks the final touches. 2. In bricklaying, you’ve got to be sure everything is flush. 3. Charles pon- ders over rough drafting problems. 4. Drafting students really stay on to things. Right Page I. Kenny tries to pinpoint the engine trouble. 2. O K. boys let’s pull that engine.’’ 3. Hutch sees exactly how it’s done. 4. Who- doya mean” I’m soaking in dishwashing liquid. 5. It’s always important to keep the mortar smooth. Freshmen Focus Their A ttention On I. What quality do you prefer your friends to have? Why? — Act crazy sometimes: be friendly. Why. because that’s the way I am. Wanda Watson — I prefer my friends to be nice, have a good personality, and to be my friends whether I’m with them or not. Janice Ford — A good common sense, dress nice, and talk correctly, because if your friends don’t have these qualities, they are not a real friend. Shelia Clark races and the way that people are going hungry in different areas. Mildred Wesson — I don’t dislike the world, it’s just some of the people in this world that make it so bad. Sheryl Brown 3. If the world would he gone tomorrow. how would you spend today? — Praying to God so that I might be there with him. Roger Kinard — 1 would spend it with my friends and family. Clinita Hawkins Physical Education. Valerie Gee 6. What is the most important thing in your life? — Girls, because they are like the uni- verse. they have heavenly bodies. Scott Milliron — God. because without him I wouldn't be here anyway. Pam Kelley — The most important thing in my life is my family, because they mean the most to me in this world. Victoria Humphrey 7. Which teacher (principal, ass. principal. 2. What do you most dislike about the world? — False teachers. Theresa Exum The hatefulness toward different 4. Could you survive without friends? — No, because I would be so lonely without my friends, I wouldn't live: I'd just exist. Tracy Revels — No. because friends are the joy of being alive. Carlene Gray 5. What is your favorite activity at MHS? — Basketball. Jessie Solomon — Band. Lamar C'ombass counselor) do you admire the most? Why? There isn’t just one that I admire the most because I admire all of them for all they do and put up with. Eileen Biernacki Mr. Wilson, because he has a special way of handling things. He's a counse- lor and a principal put together. Janice Aikens 8. What do you think is the biggest issue (local or state) facing you as a MHS stu- dent? Why? — The consolidation issue because I want cleaner and brighter working area. Leslie Gaither 1. Becky Kelley — Treasurer 2. Michael Davis — President 3. Mildred Wesson — Parliamentarian 4. Donnie Bailey — Vice-President 5. Vicky Donaldson — Secretary 118 Classes Freshmen “Shine On!” Mary Adams Janice Aikens Jeannette Aikens Charlie Alexander Carla Alford Karen Alvarez Alan Anderson Annie Lou Bailey Donnie Bailey Kenny Barrs John Barry Ricky Baynard Sylvester Beasley Dale Bell Lubertha Bell Roscoe Bell Scott Bell Eileen Biernacki Tina Blackshear Andre Branch Darrel Brown Eugene Brown Gennatt Brown George Brown Sherrell Brown Sheryl Brown Mike Burnett Brian Busch John Carter Carol Cason Cynthia Cherry Sheila Clark Dale Collins Lamar Combass Cathy Corbin Classes 119 Freshman are Many Things. David Corbin Frances Cowart Curtis Crumity Reginald Cuthberson Alvin Davis Elijah Davis Jacqulyn Davis Ken Davis Michael Davis Reginald Davis Larry Donaldson Vicky Donaldson Lincoln Dorman Sheila DuPuis James Edwards Joseph Edwards Kathy Edwards Theresa Hood Eric Farmer Thomas Fielder Edna Fields Janice Ford Leslie Gaither James Gallon Johnny Ganas 120 Classes LEFT PAGE: I. A friendly chat on the way to class. 2. Cathy. RIGHT PAGE: I. Freshmen can be serious sometimes. 2. Betsy Michael, and Ken make last minute preparations on their float. 3. wearing 37-9 pin with pride? 3. Freshmen goofing around. Coke is the real thing with this crowd. Jackie Gaskins Valerie Gee Rebecca Givens Carlene Gray Jeff Hartley Clinita Hawkins Curtis Haynes Mary Hay nes Angela Henderson Mildred Herring Carole Hicks Carol Hiers Sandra Hill Charles Hodge Brad Howard Clifford Hudson Terry Humes Emily Humphrey Gwendolyn Ivory Jerome Jackson Jessie Jackson Ricky Johnson Rossetta Johnson David Jonas Ricky Jonas Freshmen Have Mixed Emotions. Linda Jones Angela Joseph Manor Joseph Becky Kelly Chris Kelly Pam Kelly Roger Kinard Janice LaValley Joana Lee Patricia Lee Ricky Lee Angela Lewis Debbie Martin James McArthur Barbara McDaniel Terry McDaniel Zarita McFarland Alvin McIntyre Virginia McKnight Steve McMahon Cleve McQuay Gwendolyn McQuay Victoria McQuay Jacqueline Miller Scott Milliron 2 3 Left Page: I. Puzzled Mrs. Harter? 2. Richard. Joseph, and Terry test scores. Right Page: I. What's so funny, Karen? 2. Who's fooling around in back of class. 3. Michael worrying about those caught your eye. Tommy? Tommy Moffses Rosa Montina Joyce Moore Cathy Morse Karen Mosier Donna Odom John Page Margaret Phillips Kenny Placzkowski Jeff Pollard Wilhemenia Pride James Pridgeon Karla Pridgeon Lillie Pridgeon Betsy Quick Wendell Register Tracy Revels Sandra Robinson LeAnn Roebuck Michael Ross Kathryn Rowe Darlene Rutherford Lorene Sapp Howard Sims Lisa Singletary l 2 Class of ’81 Cheryl Siplin Doris Smith Lynn Smith Marilyn Smith Archie Solomon Jessie Solomon Sarah Solomon Gaines Starling Lillie Stephens Susan Stilwell Kim Surles Bruce Swift Earline Tensley Patricia Thigpen Sammie Thompkins Karen Thompson Delores Townsend Doug Vickers Christine Walker Jean Wambolt Wanda Watson Mildred Wesson Chery l White Classie Williams Dorsey Williams Jacqueline Williams Karen Williams Paris Williams Shuwanda Williams Willie Williams Johnny Wilson Johnny Woods Calvin Wright Johnny Wright Charla Wynn 124 Classes Sophomores Respond 1. What qualities do you pre fer your friends to have? Why? — I would like for them to be dependa- ble and there when I need them. Sharon Blair — To be honest with themselves as well as others. Why? Because if they live in an illusion, the reality of life will be a big shock. Annette Pickles 2. the world would be gone tomorrow how would you spend today? — With all my friends I’ve made in life. Linda Newman — Being nice to people. Ann Tuten 3. What is your favorite activity at MHS? — Basketball. Kenneth Alexander — FHA. Judy Agner 4. What do you most dislike about the world? — - Crime. Patricia Jackson — Murders and child abuse. Karen Castner 5. Could you survive without friends? — No. Because you need friends to help you in time of need and to cheer you up when you're down. Bud Dasher — I could never survive, for people are what make life worth living. Tawanna Rodgers 6. What is the most important thing in your life? — My time. Norman Barfield - My family, because I need them, and I think they need me. Floritha Hawskins 7. Which teacher (principal, asst, principal, counselors) do you admire the most? Why? David Wilson, because he's a fun guy to be around. Kevin Pryor Barbara Sparks, because she's there when I need her! Lisa Singletary 8. What do you think is the biggest issue (local, state, national) facing you as a student at MHS? Why? The issue on the new high school, because I want my underclassmen to have a school they can be proud of and call their own. Connie Johnson The building of a new high school, because 1 feel we deserve one!!! Rhonda Hall 1. Treasurer — Pam Peavy 2. Vice-President —Anthony Peterson 3. Secretary• — Betsy Wilson 4. Parliamentarian — Willie Thompkins 5. President Bess Sirmon Classes 125 Sophomores A re the Proud Crowd! Carolyn Arnold Paul Arnold Norman Barfield Vicki Barrs Tammy Bell Neil Blair Sharon Blair Candy Blanton Gene Blanton Pam Blanton Glenda Branch Phyllis Branch Patrick Brinson Alex Brown Ishmo Brown Julianne Brown Terry Bryant Carlton Burnette Karen Castner Richard Catalfamo Robbie Abbott Dorothy Adams Judy Agner Junior Alexander Kenneth Alexander Left Page: I. Takin' a break, guys? 2. Mrs. Washington and those Right Page: I. Juliane has a killing advantage over Pat. 2. Keeping cute lil'ol' girls from Lee. 3. Can it be that interesting. Mr. Gazlay? up on the latest gossip. 3. You want my picture?!!? Colette Cherry Horace Cherry Mike Clark Frank Cotrell Richard Cruce Bud Dasher Jerome Davis John Davis Kevin Davis Michael Davis Sherri Davis Ronnie Dixon Oadie Dobbs Joann Dobson John Dorman Robert F.dwards Lee Ellison Ray Fields Marilyn Ford Richard Gallon Wesley Gaston Joyce Ghent Voneile Givens Edward Graves Rosa Graves l 2 3 Class of Glen Green Rhonda Hall Joan Haviland Billy Joe Hawkins Florita Hawkins Doris Haynes Jerri Haynes Johnny Haynes Yvonne Haynes Todd Hendry Gilbert Herndon Paul Hiers Kim Hollie Lorie Holley Richard Hollingsworth Valerie Holton Vicki Howard Marvin Hubbard Lillie Hudson Daisy Huggins Jesse Jackson Patricia Jackson Angela Johnson Connie Johnson Janice Johnson Terry Johnson Vickie Johnson Angela Jonas Brenda Jones Debbie Jones Jackie Jones Carl Joseph Donna Keeling Gena Kelley 128 Classes Linda King Rosa Lane Gerald Latimore Richard Lee John Lundell Curtis McClain Fredrick McCray Zelda McFadden Bubba McGriff Ashley McQuay Jeff Meyer Sheila Miller Broderick Monlyn Tammy Moody Howard Mosier Paula Mosier Linda Newman Jimmy Odom Gary Oliver Shirley Pace Ronnie Payne Eddie Peacock Pam Peavy Deann Pennington Anthony Peterson Bobby Phillips Annette Pickles Troy Pickles Asa Pittman Donna Pride Deborah Pride Kevin Pryor Mark Quick Greg Ragans Wes Reeves Classes 129 Fun. . . Fun. . . Fun. . . Kellie Revels Charles Revels Cossandra Robinson Diane Robinson Marilyn Robinson Timothy Rutherford David Sapp Edward Sapp Tim Sapp Andy Shea Gary Sheffield Bess Sirmon Stewart Smith Stephen Sparkman Hank Stallings Mickey Starling Magnolia Stephens Karen Stoff Lori Strickland Deloris Tayor Robert Robinson Clarence Roundtree Shari Rowe Teresa Roy I 3 Leti Pa e I. Lorie and Karen warm up by the bonfire. 2. Is thai son Right Page: I. Tell us ihejoke. Scott. 2. Tamms can't find last King Kong's brother? 3. One of the more popular crowds at Madi- night's homework. 3. Does something interest you. Troy? Janet Thigpen Avery Thomas Willie Thompkins Danny Thompson Mark Townsend Ann Tuten Margaret Tuten Verree Twiggs Ronnie Walker Mike Waller Temple Watkins Dollie Weatherspoon James Weatherspoon Vicki Weatherspoon Robbin Wigelsworth Sue Whittemore Beverly Williams Byron Williams Don Williams Libby Williams Ronald Williams Betsy Wilson Jay Wright Pat Wynn Robin Zygarlowski Juniors Express Their Thoughts On. . . 1. What qualities do you prefer your friends to have? — It really doesn’t matter. We act the way we think we should and accept each other for that. — John Primm — I prefer my friends to be faithful at all times. — Marcia Ellington 2. the world would he gone tomorrow, how would you spend today? — I would spend today trying to cor- rect the mistakes I have made in life. — Henry Mays I would spend my last day with the person I love the most, parents, and having a good time and being thankful for the times we had. — Suzanne Scott — P-A-R-T-Y! — Terry Leggett 3. What is vour favorite activity at MHS? Being in the MHS Music Machine. Patricia Mitchell Getting together and talking about important things that happened during the day. Kenneth Donladsort — Lunch. —Carolyn Waters the world. It’s what’s inside that counts. — Sandra Bonner 5. Could you sunive without friends? — No. friends are an extention of myself. — Derita Hadden — No. because you could have the world, but without friends you have nothing. — Bryan Diekman - No. because they’re what keep me going. — Tim Ginn 6. What is the most important thing in your life? — God. When he saved me. my whole life changed. I no longer hated my fel- lowman. I began to love him and I wish everybody could experience such true happiness. — Steve Clark 7 Which teacher (principal, asst, principal, counselors) do you admire the most? — I admire all of them because they are all helpful to me in solving the difficult problems involving school. — Jim 4. What do you most dislike about the world? — Prejudice, we need to remember that all men are created equal. — Voncile Brasby — All the hate people feel inside. — Lisa Kelley — All the prejudice in it. Color or reli- gion shouldn't make any difference in Eugene Rowe — Mr. Ray. He is becoming in today’s generation because he knows what it’s all about. — Paul Richter 8. What do you think is the biggest issue facing you as a student at MHS? — Consolidation. I wish building a new school had happened a long time ago. I think that I might know alot more than I do now. — Kel McGriff Trying to get an education from what isn’t there. — Buddy Agner 1. Parliamentarian Sarah Butler 2. Vice-President — Susanne Sanders 3. President - Ann Vickers 4. Secretary — Carol Howard 5. Teasurer — Sandra Bonner 132 Classes Gary Abbott Buddy Agner Linda Agner Carl Alexander Keith Anderson Judi Baeli Gwendolyn Bailey Rusty Bailey Hats off in class. Al. Fontina Barfield Debbie Barrs Junior Barrs Lisa Barrs Margaret. Vickie, and Lindsay hang- ing around for lunch. Classes 133 The Class With Class Darryl Bell Robert Bell Judy Bentley Annie Bethay Diane Biernacki Sandra Bonner Vanessa Bowles Linda Bradley Gerry Branch Peter Branch Maggie Brandies Voncile Brasby Joe Brinson Barbara Brothers Freddie enjoying a break in class. 134 Classes Arthur Brown Kenneth Brown William Brown Rick Buie Danny smiles as he gets his work done. Kelli Burns Sarah Butler Michael Catalfamo Jerry Chamblin Peggy Chandler Steve Clark Ralph. Van, and Ivan checking out the scenery. Allen Cochran Sophia Cooks Kathy Cruce Tammy Cruce Classes 135 The Jrs. Worked Hard to Support Their Class Linda D’Andrade Charlie Davis Chris looks tired after a long day of work on the junior class float. Bryan Diekman Debbie Dixon Jimmy. John, and Denise are always happy during break. Sandra Dixon Kenneth Donaldson Anthony Dorman Annette Edwards William Edwards Marcia Ellington Dan Fenneman Eugenia Flournoy 136 Classes AJ Fletcher Don Flowers Danny Foster William Fourakres Ralph Frazier Reuben Frazier Winford Frazier Sherelie Garrett Stanley Gervin Marilyn Gillyard Sandra dreaming of the future, per- haps? Tim Ginn Mary Graham Louise is taking that last minute look before the big test. Classes 137 Magazine Sales Hit an All Time High Jerry Gray Linda Green Derita Hadden Rick Harrell Lynne Harris Bernadette Hasiam Jacqueline Haynes Loronya Haynes Roosevelt Haynes Sarah Haynes David Head Sharon Hidy It's just natural that the class of '79 is associated with the Top. Chris Holland Allen Holtzclaw Carol Howard Mr. Miller keeps all of the students' attention! 138 Classes Louis Humes Gerald Jackson Vivian Jackson Ivan Johnson Donna Thomas in one of her quieter moments. Sheila Johnson Louis Jones Lori Keeling Brenda Kelly Lisa Kelley Rodney Kemp Munching down. Timmy King Charles Knox Rosie Knox Billy Lee Classes 139 Spirit Stick Week — A not her Victory Lindy Lee Terri Leggett The coveted award. Tanya Livingston Kenny Mauldin Smile, David! Henry Mays Aaron McClain Rosa McDaniel Joyce McGhee Van McGhee Kel McGriff Kathy McNatt Lindsay Mitchell 140 Classes Patricia Mitchell Carolyn Mobley Herbert Moore Margie Moore Terri Murphy Lina Newman Connie Olive Jimmy O'Quinn Kathy Peacock Quinton Peek Terry and Sheila relaxing at their favorite spot. Jerry Pinkard Bobby Placzkowski Wesley and Doug doing research. Classes 141 Junior Float Was No. 1 John Placzkowski Michael Pride John Primm Scotty Putnal Paul Richter Robin Roebuck Eugene Rowe Randy Rowe Susanne Sanders Velma Sanders Iris Sapp Suzanne Scott Doug Smith Elton Smith Hard work paid off. 142 Classes Randy Smith Shernita Smith Sophia Smith Susan Smith No. I Float! Chris Sullivan Kathy Surles Gary Thigpen Dan Thomas Donna Thomas John Torres Juniors y erc busy as bees. Eddie Tuten Kimberly Tyson Ann Vickers David Walker Classes 143 Being Happy and Just Clowning Around Gloria Washington Thais Washington Scotty, Lynne, and Charles brighten up our fifteen minute break. Carolyn Waters Ted Weatherspoon Susanne and Susan trying to act nor- mal. Connie Webb Teresa Webb Beth Weger Linda Welch Deenie Wells Douglas Wesley Elijah West Andre Williams 144 Classes Benita Williams Darryl Williams Deonne Williams Freddie Lee Williams Glenn Williams Mary Williams Russell Williams Sherrie Williams Willie Williams Gary Willis Winford and Sophia listen attentively. Brigitte Worden Matt Yates Where did you leave your books. Bobby? Classes 145 Seniors State Their Views On. . . 1. What qualities do you pre fer your friends to have? —- Considerate, fun. and just a little bit wild. Lee Waring. The ability to stay close to me in both my good and bad moments. Glen Money. 2. If the world would he gone tomorrow, how would you spend today? Doing something I had never done before. John Sirmon. — I’d spend two hours with the family and from then on. until the end. it would be me and the world. Larry Bradley. 3. What is your favorite activity at MHS? — The cock-roach races in the Chemis- try lab. Charles Hollingsworth. — Sports!!! James B. Haynes 4. What do you most dislike about the world? The parents that abuse their kids. Donna Alderman. Prejudice between races. Casandra Hawkins. 5. Could you survive without friends? — Ves. I am a person that keeps to her- self. Phy llis Pryor. — No. I love to talk, share, love and be loved. I’m not much of a loner. Keryl Burgess. 6. What is the most important thing in your life? 146 Classes — God. Bonnie Moore. My education because I know I can’t make it in this world without one. Elaine Givens. 7. Which teacher (principal, asst, principal, counselor) do you admire the most? Mr. Wilson because he has only caught me skipping once of all the times I skipped. Pete Strickland. Mrs. Faught because the way she teaches she makes you learn or else . . . Starling Wilson. 8. What do you think is the biggest issue (local, state, national) facing you as a .UHS student? — The future of the new high school because I would hate to see the under- classmen having to go to this rat trap. Elaine Smith. — Graduation and having to make my own way. Jeff Howard. b Keryl Burgess — Vice-President 2. Bonnie Smith — Parliamentarian 3. Angela Peterson — Treasurer 4. Donna A tderman Secretary 5. John Sirmon — President Vicki Agner Vickie A Ibritton Kenneth Barfield Mary- Barfield Raymond Bass Debbie Barrs Mark in deep concentration. Classes 147 Jean Agner Suzanne Agner Donna Alderman Brad Barfield Patrick Barfield Sandra Barfield The Seniors' contribution to the parade. Tony Blanton Larry Bradley Darlene Branch Danny Brothers Frankie Bryant Keryl Burgess Jenny Burnett Nathaniel Burnett 148 Classes Ihe parking lot — a favo ite place for Seniors. Lisa Crider Susie Cruce Vicki Davis Tina DeMotsis Ann Dempsey Jeff Eaton David Fielder Juanita Fudge What's the hurry Richard? m Lm Nothin' heats relaxing!!! Classes 149 CaSandra Hawkins Edna Haynes James B. Haynes They worked for their Senior trip . 150 Classes Sylvia Henderson William Caines Elaine Givens Shirley Graves Jackie Gray' David Harris Clifton Hale Wendell Hammock Bonnie Harmon Mark Hutchinson Phyllis Irvine Cynthia Jackson Juakita Jackson Debbie wasn't too sick to sleep at the Rock-A-Thon. One of those seniors who likes to pretend she's studying. Tina always smiles when she studies. Classes 151 Debbie Johnson Buddy Jones Kenny Kiser Kris Kuhl Debbie Lookabill Alfred Marlin Jesse McDaniel David McQuay Deloris McQuay Edith McQuay Johnny Mitchell Patricia Mitchell School days. . .School daze. . . 152 Classes James Mobley Glen Money Bonnie Moore Wade Olson Greg Oliver Walter Oliver Wesley Ovesen Deanna Payne Janice Peacock Angela Peterson Glen Pickles Tammy Pickles Elaine, on her daily rounds of absentee lists. Russell and his inseparable hat. Wes and the other side of senior pictures. Classes 153 154 Classes - Seniors’ smilin’ faces . . . Tracy Pulliam Shirley Pinkard Terry Putnal Susie Sessions dAj Robert Pridgeon Timmy Raines Allen Shadrick Jeff Russell John Simpo Ricky Sapp John Sirmon Phyllis Pryor Nancy Slaughter Pete Strickland Bobby Surles Susie Thomas Sophia Thompkins Debbie Tookes Dorothy Treadwell Donna Trull Classes 155 Elaine Smith Russell Smith Sallie Mae Smith Bonnie Smith Reginald Walker Tammy Weatherspoon 156 Classes Seniors are busy ironing, gazing, or even blowing bubbles! Lynn Wigelsworth Deonne Williams J. L. Williams Jerome Williams Starling Wilson Timmy Wood Wesley Wynn Classes 157 Deonne Is Valedictorian of Class of ’78 Scholarship is an important step in the search for truth and understanding, and knowledge is the “wing wherewith we fly to heaven.” Of course, knowledge is only the beginning toward the goal of freedom of the mind and spirit, but it is a good beginning. As their days at MHS come to an end, Deonne and Keryl have spent their time wisely. If they couple their knowledge with a sense of responsibility, they will find new opportunities and soar to greater heights in a world filled with challenges. Bonnie and David have also attained a high degree of academic excellence by maintaining an average of 3.6 and above. They too may “soar to the heavens” if they continue the work they have begun. Left Page: I. Each new day brings new challenges. 2. Keryl Burgess. Right Page: I. Bonnie Moore, High Honors. 2. Problems are con- Saluiatonan. 3. Deonne Williams. Valedictorian. 4. Deonne ponders quered and life is met one step at a time. 3. David Fielder. High Hon- what new oportunities will be in her world in the days ahead. ors. All of us have the ability to reach out and meet the challenges and goals right around us. But the greatest challenge and the most unrealized potential is that goal which is just beyond our immedi- ate touch. We must be willing to go out and move beyond our own arm’s length to meet those chal- lenges. to improve ourselves, our world, and the people we touch. Thanks to the love, help, and trust given to us at MHS, the class of ’78 can do this, as they do everthing else, with a “touch of class. Deonne Williams Valedictorian 3 I The challenges of life are as but branches of our learning tree. The lower limbs repre- senting the experiences we have had: the higher limbs symbolizing the goals which we aspire. Each limb is filled with challenges, the leaves of life. Each separate challenge may be a skill to be developed or a victory to be won. And every single challenge is as a grain of gold — won or lost. Each teaches us the moral of defeat, the glory of success. We must remember to lift our branches toward the sky, aim our goals even higher, and strive to achieve each one. Keryl Burgess Salutatorian Goals in life are very important. I feel that it is necessary for me to set my goals high enough to challenge me but not so high as to beat me. Because of the help I received from the students and faculty of MHS, I feel sure that 1 will cope with my problems and reach my goals. David Fielder High Honors 2 What is a challenge? To me each new day is a challenge. Each day brings the challenge of learning — learning about myself and others, as well as the knowledge that is availa- ble to each of us through classrooms and experiences. Each day is also a challenge to set and reach personal goals. Having goals gives direction and sets the pace of our lives. Let each day be a challenge! Start today to set your goals for the future. Bonnie Moore High Honors Awards 159 Bonnie Moore Awarded Rotary Cup Citizenship includes such qualities as commitment, dependability and involvement. The citizenship awards are given to recognize students who have demonstrated that these qualities are an integral part of their lives. The recipient of the Rotary Citizenship Cup has his or her name engraved on the cup and is allowed to keep it until selection is made the subsequent year. This is the most cov- eted of the senior awards and the 1978 recipient is Bonnie Moore. Just as A. J. Hargrove's life was synonamous with leader- ship. so is the award given in his name. Tammy Weather- spoon joins a distinguished group of alumni who have brought honor to MHS since 1956. when the award was established Keryl Burgess was chosen for the MHS Citizenship award. Her enthusiasm and leadership has been an asset to Madison High School. The DAR Award was given to Angela Peterson. Her kind- ness. humility, fairness, and willingness to accept responsi- bility goes a long way in restoring faith in the future of America. Patriotism, as expressed by Angela’s life is a bea- tiful concept. Tammy, Keryl and Angela Recognized for Citizenship Li ft Puri’ I. Four Freedoms Monument. Madison. Florida. 2. Bonnie. Angela, and Tammy relaxing. 3. Bonnie Moore, recipient of the Rotary Citizenship award. 4. Symbol of America's greatness. Right Page: Tammy Weatherspoon. recipient of A. J. Hargrove award. 2. 4. Angela Peterson, recipient of DAR award. 3. Keryl Burgess. M MS Cit- izenship award. 4. Bonnie. Tammy. Keryl. and Angela join a long list of patriots as represented by these three students. Awards 161 Six Seniors Selected as Most Outstanding Service to the school, citizenship, leadership, and scholarship are the criteria used in the selection of the most outstanding seniors. Each year the faculty and the Senior Class vote for ten seniors who fit this description. Those seniors who appear on both lists are honored as the most outstanding seniors. This year we recognize six seniors. Eight seniors appeared on the list of the faculty or the Senior Class and are given honorable mention. The contributions of these fourteen seniors are gratefully acknowledged. Madison High School wishes them well in their future endeavers. Left Page Most Outstanding Seniors. I. Keryl Burgess 2. Angela Peterson 3. Tammy Weatherspoon 4. John Sirmon 5. Deonne Wil- liams 6. Bonnie Smith Right Puge: Honorable Mention I. Larry Bradley 2. Tammy Pickles 3. Danny Brothers 4. Jenny Burnett 5. Debbie Barrs 6. Lynn Wig- elsworth 7. David Fielder 8. James B. Haynes Bonnie and David Chosen for Danforth Awards Aspire nobly, adventure daringly, and serve nobly are the challenges issued by the Danforth I Dare You” award. To dare to dream and not be overly concerned with the opinions of men. while maintain- ing personal integrity, is a lofty goal. David Fielder and Bonnie Smith are individuals who have dared! VIHS has been enriched by the lead- ership of these two seniors. I. David presiding over (he Beta Club. 2. Bonnie ready for one of her favorite activities. 3. David pauses in his busy schedule. 4. Bonnie with her favorite advisors. SENIOR DIRECTOR Y Gregory Jerome Adams Melvin Adams Debra Jean Agner —FFA — 10. II. 12 Debra Suzanne Agner — FHA — II. 12; Drill Team — 10 Mary Victoria Agner — FHA — 10, 11. 12 — V.-P. of Encounter Vicki Bell Albritton — FHA — 10. II. 12 Donna Alderman — FHA — 9. 10. II; Science Club — 12 — Cor- responding Secretary; FBLA — 10. 11 — Treasurer — 12 Presi- dent; Beta Club — 10. 11, 12; Student Council 9. 12; Class Sec- retary — 11. 12 Jimmie Alexander — Football — 10. 11; Wrestling — 11 Debbie taking a break after typing. Thomas M. Alexander — FFA — 9 John Bradley Barfield— FFA — 9. 10, II. 12 — Treasurer Kenneth Barfield — FFA — 9. 10. II. 12; Wrestling Manager — 9; Wrestling — 10. 11 Mary Van Barfield FTA — II; Drill Team —11; Black History -II, 12 Patrick Barfield — Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Wrestling — 9. 10, II. 12; Track 9. 10. 11. 12; FTA — 9. 10; Black History -9. 10. 11 Sandra Barfield— FTA — 10. II. 12 — Vice-President; Black His- tory — 10. 11 — Secretary — 12 — President; Student Council — 10. II. 12 Deborah Rose Barrs — Drill Team — 9. 10. II. 12; Squad Leader 10. II. 12; Beta Club—9. 10. II. 12; FBLA — II; FHA — 11. 12 Terry Franklin Barrs — Baseball — 9. 10. 11. 12; Football 9. 10, 11.12 Raymond Allen Bass — Baseball — 10. 11. 12; FFA — II; FCA — II Rose Mary Beasley — Track — 9. 10; Black History — II. 12 — Secretary; Girls' Basketball Team — 12 Cynthia Ann Bell — FHA 9. 10. II — Treasurer — 12 — Trea- surer; FBLA — 11 Angela Katherine Bishop Science Club 12 Parliamentarian; FHA-9, 10. II. 12; FBLA - 10. II. 12 — Vice-President Darnel Richard Blair Stanley Curtis Bland— FCA — II: FFA — 9. 12; Baseball — 10. 12; Football—9, 10. 12 Harold Anthony Blanton — FFA — 10. II. 12 Larry Bradley — Track — 9. 10. 11. 12; Football — 9. 10. 11, 12; Black History — 11; FFA — 9 — Sentinel — 10 — Chaplin 11 — Sentinel — 12 Darlene Branch — FTA — 9. 10. II. 12: Student Council — 9. Band — 10. II; Black History — 10. 11 Herman Brinson Jr. Daniel Lee Brothers — Band — 9. 10, II. 12: Squad Leader — II. 12; Section Leader — 10. 11. 12; Beta Club — 9. 10. 11. 12: Honor Band — 10. 11. 12; FCA — 9. 10. 11 — Vice-President: Wrestling — 9. 10. 12; Science Club— 10. 11 Charlie L Brown — Football — 9. 10, II. 12; Wrestling — 12 Rose Mary Brown Frankie Bryant - FFA — 9. 11; Wrestling — 9. 11 Lee A rthur looking cool. Keryl Lasonya Burgess Class Vice-President 9; Black History — 9, 10; Science Club — 9; Student Council 9.10. Historian — 12 — Secretary; Band — 9. 10. 11, 12: FHA — 11. 12; Student Advisory Committee 12: Highest Academic Average 9; Achievement of Excellence — 9: Highest Academic Average — 10; Madison Couny Junior Miss Senior Directory 165 Jennifer Grace Burnett— FHA 10. II Secretary. 12: Annual Staff — II. 12 — Editor: FBLA II. 12 — Treasurer: Student Council — 12: Class Secretary — 10: Class Parliamentarian — 11 Nathaniel Burnett — Football 9. 10. 11. 12: Basketball — II. 12: Track — 10. 11.12: FFA —9.10- Sentinel. 11 Mike Catalfamo Sallie Mae Cave — Pep Club — 11 Andrew Cherry' Pauline Cherry Sandra Ann Chewning — Band — 9. 10 Peggy Diane Collins — FF1A — 9. 10. II. 12 — Secretary: Science Club -12: FBLA-12 Peggy Corbin — FHA — 9. 10. 11 — Parliamentarian. 12: Pep Club —11: Drill Team — II: FBLA — 12 Usa Michelle Crider — FFA — 12: FHA — II. 12 Bonnie Suzette Cruce — FHA — 9. 10. 11 — V :P of Projects. 12: Keryl Burgess 1978 Madison County Junior Miss First day' of school for the “Bad seniors. FBLA — 10. 11. 12: FFA — 11. 12 — Secretary: Student Advisory Committee Vickie Renee Davis FT A 9. 10. II: Black History — 12 Esther Matine DeMotses — FHA — 10. II. 12: Art Club — 10: VICA—11. 12—President Katrina Ann Dempsey — FHA — 10, 11. 12 — Historian: Volley- ball Team — 10 Jeff C. Eaton James Alvin Farmer — Baseball — 9 David Alexander Fielder Beta Club — 9. 10. II. 12 President: Science Club — 10. 11: Annual Staff Photographer 10. 11. 12: Student Council — 12: Skateboard — 12 Juanita Fudge — Drill Team — 10. 11: Chorus — 9: Track — 11 Wanda Fudge — Drill Team — 11: Black History — 12 William Gaines — FFA - 9 Elaine Givens — Band — 9: Student Council — 9. 10. II: Pep Club — 9. 12: FTA— 10. 12 — Vice-President: Black History — 10. II. 12 — Vice-President: Class Attendant — II: Girls' Basketball Team — 12: Student Advisory Committee — 12: Speech Club — 12: FCA — 12: Science Club — Vice-President — 12 Shirley' Graves Bobby Jack Gray — Football — 9. 10. 11. 12: Wrestling 10. II. 12: Track 12: FFA — 12 William Clifton Hale — VIC A — II: FFA — 12 Randy T Hall Wendell Tyson Hammock — Baseball — 10. II: FFA — 11. 12 James Harden — Art Club — 9. 10; Football — 9. 10: Track — 9. 10: Wrestling —9: Pep Club - 10. 12: FFA —9. 10. 11. 12 Bonnie Kay Harmon — Drill Team — 10: FHA 11 David Harris C'aSandra Hawkins — Science Club — 10: Volleyball Team 10; Softball Team 10: Pep Club 9: Chorus 9. 10. II: Black History — II: Student Council 10: FTA 9. 10. II. 12: Mah- iscoSingers —11.12: FHA — 9 Dw ight James Haynes 166 Senior Directory Edna Ijouise Hay nes James B Haynes - Football - 9. 10. 11. 12: Track - 9. 10. 11. 12: Black History - 9. 10. 11. 12: FCA - 12: FT A - 12 James Lee Haynes — Football — 9. 10. II: FFA — 10 — Presi- dent. 11 Charles Troy Hendry — FT A — II Richard Norman Herndon — FFA — 10. II. 12 — President: Speech Club — 12 Linda Gail Hicks — Drill Team II: FTA 10. II. 12: Black History — 11 Howard Douglas Hiers — Football — 9. II. 12; Wrestling — II, 12: Track — 12 Cynthia with those absentee slips. Anthony Hodge Band 11.12; FTA — 9 Curtis Wendell Hodge — Wrestling — 11 Gregory Holland — Football — II: VICA II. 12: FCA if: Skateboard — 12: Science Club — 12 Charles Milton Hollingsworth Beta Club 10. II. 12: Science Club 11: MahiscoSingers 12 James Jeff Howard Kenneth Leon Hudson — Football 9. 10. 11. 12: Track 9. 10. 11. 12; Basketball — 11 Richard William Hunter FFA 9. 10. 11 Sentinel. 12 — Sen- tinel; Chapter Farmer Award Robert Hutchinson Phyllis Olivia nine Cynthia Jackson — Volleyball Team — 10: Chorus 9. 10; F TA — 10. II. 12— President: FHA — II. 12: Student Council — 12 Juakita Jackson Student Council 9; Volleyball Team 10; Track — II: FTA — 12: Black History - 12 Debbie Johnson Rufus Ijee Johnson — Football — 9; Basketball — 9 Dewey Alvin Jones — FTA — II Kenneth L Kiser Student Council 9; FTA 10. 11. 12; Beta Club — 10. 11. 12 Kristopher Wayne Kuhl FFA 9; Science C lub II: FC A II. 12; Basketball — II. 12: Speech Club 12 Barbara Lee — FTA — 9; Black History — 12: Pep Club — 11 Nancy Ann Lee — FTA — II: Black History — 11 Debbie Lynn Lookabill FTA 9. 10. 11. 12: Band 9: Girls Chorus 10; Chorus 9. II: FHA 10; FBLA II: Speech Club- 12 Alfred Jerome Martin — FFA — 9. 10. 11. 12 — Secretary: Band — 9, 10. 11. 12; Student Council — 12 Deloris McCray Black H istor 12 Forrest M McDaniel — Football — 10: Wrestling 10. II: Baseball -10 Jesse Dewayne McDaniel — Football — 9: Wrestling — 9: Black History -10. 11. 12: FFA - 11: FTA - 11. 12 Frederick L. McGhee — Black History Cleveland McKnight — Baseball — 9. 10. 11: FFA — 9: Wrestling Manager — 10 David Albert McQuay — Football 9. 10: Wrestling 9. 10. II: FFA 9. 10: Black History — 12: FTA II: Track 9; Stu- dent Advisory Committee — 12 Edith Gwendolyn McQuay The class that tied Mary up. Senior Directory 167 Tammv in full regalia. Olivia Lovern Medler — Volleyball Team -9. 10: Girls' Basketball — Team— 12 Johnny Mack Mitchell Football 9: Basketball 9; Black History — 10. 11; Track — 12 Patricia Ann Mitchell — Student Council — 10: Drill Team — II; Black History — 12 James F Mobley — Pep Club — 9. 10. 12: FFA - 9. 10. 11. 12: FTA — 10. 11. 12; Black History — 11.12 Glen Howard Money — Student Council II. 12 Treasurer; Mahisco Singers— II. 12: Baseball 10. II. 12: FCA 9. 10 President. 11 — President: FFA — 10: Annual Staff — 12 Iris Bonnie Moore — Beta Club 10. 11. 12: FHA 9 — Trea- surer. 10. 11 President Elect. 12 — President: FBLA 11; Stu- dent Council — 12 Thomas Gregory Oliver — Football — 9. 10; FCA II; Science Club — 12: Skateboard Club — 12 Walter B. Oliver IV — Science Club — II. 12 Henry Wade Olson Wesley■ Dean Ovesen Speech Club — 12: Wrestling 10: FFA — 9. io. 11 — Reporter, 12 Chaplin Deanna Felicia Payne Beta Club - 10. 11. 12: FHA 9. 10 V. P. of Recreation. 11.12 - V. P. of Recreation: FBI.A II: Art Gub—11. 12; Girls Chorus—10: Mahisco Singers 11.12 Janice Lee Peacock — Concert Chorus — 9. 10: Girls’ Chorus 11; Black History — II. 12; Pep Club — 11 Angela Laverne Peterson — Beta Club — 9. 10. II. 12: Student Advisory Committee — 9: Senior Citizen Award - 9. 10: Art Club 9. 10 — Treasurer; FHA — Chaplain — 10. 11 — V.P. of Pro- jects. 12 State V.P. of Projects: Annual Staff — 10. 11. 12; Class Treasurer 12: Class Attendant — 9; Student Council 11. 12: Star Student — II; Homecoming Queen 12 Glen Douglas Pickles — Spanish Club — 10. 11; Beta Club — II. 12; Football — 11; Baseball — II; Junior Academic Award II Tammy Pickles — Band — 9. 10. II. 12: Drum Major — II. 12; Beta Club — II. 12; Science Club — 10. II: Student Council - II, 12; Class Vice-President — 10 Shirley F. Pinkard — Art Club — 11 Eugene Pride — FCA — II: FFA — 9. 10. II. 12: Baseball — 10. II. 12; Football — 10. II. 12 Robert Carson Pridgeon — FFA — 9; Spanish Club — 10 Phyllis Cynthia Pryor — Volleyball Team — 10; FTA — II. 12 — Treasurer; FBLA — 12: FHA — 12 Tracy Deanne Pulliam — FHA — II. 12: Volleyball Team — 10; VIC A—12 Terry Ladon Putnal — VICA — 10. 11. 12 Michael T. Raines — FFA — 10. II. 12 — Reporter Kevin Dwayne Reaves — FFA — 10. 11. 12: Baseball — 10. 11 Jeff Russell — Spanish Club — 10 Vice-President; Beta Club — II. 12: Annual Staff — II. 12 — Business Manager: Tennis Team — II. 12 Ricky Scott Sapp — Baseball — 9. 10. II Karen Suzette Sessions — FHA — 10. II — V. P. of Recreation. 12 Allen Cunningham Shad rick — FFA — 10. 12 Toney Elaine Simmons — Pep Club — 9. 10. II: Drill Team — 9; Black History — 11. 12; FTA — 12 John Simpo — Track — 9: FFA — 9. 10; Football — 11 John Wiley Sirman — Band — 9. 10. II. 12: Baseball — 9. 10. II. 12: Beta Club - 9. 10. 11. 12: FCA — 10. 11. 12: Science Club - II; Student Council — II. 12: Class President — II. 12; Student Advisory' Committee — 12 Bonnie Louise Smith — FHA — 9 — V. P. of Careers. 10 — Out- standing Sophomore. 11 State V. P of Careers — Outstanding Junior. 12 1st place Local and District Public Speaking; Cheer- leading — 9. 10 — Junior Varsity : 11 — Varsity — Captain and Co-Captain 12 — Varsity Football Captain; Mahisco Singers — II. 12: Science Club — 12; Speech Club — 12 — Treasurer Joseph Russell Smith FFA 9, 10 — Parliamentarian. 11 Sentinel. 12— President: Student Council 12 Man Elaine Smith Beta Club 9; Mahisco Singers 9. 10. II. 12: VICA - 12 Sallie Mae Smith — Pep Club — II: Chorus 9 Willie E. Smith — FFA — 9. 10. II; Black History 10. 11. 12; Science Club — 10 168 Senior Directory Nancy Mae Straughter — Class Treasurer — 9; Concert Chorus — 9; Student Advisory Committee — 9: Black History 10. 12 — Treasurer; Drill Team II: Art Club 12 — Vice-President: Track Manager — 11 William Claude Strickland Student Council 10: Student Advisory Committee— 10: FFA—9. 10: Track 9. 10 Robert Surles — Band — 9. 10. 11. 12: Sub Squad Leader — 11: Squad Leader — 12: Beta Club — 9. 10. II: FFA 10. 11. 12: FCA - 10. 11: Football - 9. 10. 11: Track 10 Julia Mae Thomas — Black History Club 12 Susie Angela Thomas Band—9: FT A 10. 11 —Treasurer. 12 — Parliamentarian: Black History - 11. 12 Parliamentarian: Chorus — 12 Dora Ann Thompson — Black History — 9. 10. II. 12: FT A — 9. 10. II. 12: FHA— II: Pep Club—II Elexia Mae Thompson FT A — 9. 10. II: Black History — 9. 10. 11. 12; FHA —9. 10: Pep Club —9. 10. II Debbie Ann Tookes — Pep Club — 11 Dorothy Ann Treadwell — Chorus — 9. 10: Band — 10. II: FT A — II. 12: Black History — 12 Donna Marie Trull — Band — 9 James Oliver Turner Football — 9, 10. 12: Track 9. 10. 11. 12: FTA— 10. II. 12: Black History — 10. II. 12 Edward Vickers — FFA — 11 — Chaplain. 12 — Vice-President Reginald Van Doren Walker — FFA — 9. 10: Football — 9. 10. 11. 12; Basketball — 12: Black History — 12: FTA — 12: Wrestling — 10; Track —9. 10; Baseball — 9 Rosa Lee Waring — Band — 9. 10, II; VICA — 12; Beta Club — 9. 10. 11. 12 Freddy Mack Weatherspoon Tammy Yolando Weatherspoon — Band — 10. 11. 12: Stage Band — 10; Honor Band — 10: Squad Leader — 10. II. 12; Section Leader — 12: Squad Leader Award — 10. II. 12: Advisory Com- mittee _ ii, 12; Class Treasurer — 10: Achievement Award — 9; Student Council — 9. 10 — Corresponding Secretary. 11 — Recording Secretary. 12 — President Tori Anne Webb — FHA — 10. 11. 12: Art Club — 10. 11; Science Gub — 12: FBLA — 12: Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 11 Vivian Lynn Welch — Varsity Cheerleader — II: FCA — II; Sci- ence Club — 12 — President: FHA — 9. 10. 11: Class Treasurer — 11; Student Council — 12: Class Attendant — 10: Pep Club —II: Speech Club — 11 — Treasurer Patrick Bernard Wells — Baseball — 10 David Wayne Wesson — FCA — 10, II. 12: Baseball — 9. 10, II; FFA—11.12 Frank Wetherington — FFA — 10. II. 12 Lynn Dee Wigelsworth — Varsity Cheerleader - 11 Basketball Captain II; FHA—11. 12: Pep Club 11: Science Club 12 Recording Secretary: Class Attendant — 12 Jerome Williams — Football — 9. 10. II. 12: Black History — 11 Fredna Deonne Williams — Band — 9. 10. II. 12; Squad Leader 10. II: Section Leader — 12: Beta Club — 9. 10. II. 12: Junior Academic Award —II: National Merit Scholarship Commended Student — 12: Superior Solo — 9 Johnnie L Williams — FFA — 12 Sophia Thompkins Williams FHA — 12 Ricky Wilson — Baseball — 10. 11. 12 Catherine Wilson — Track — 9 Starling Wilson — Football — 9. 10. II: Pep Club — 9. 12: Black History II: Annual Staff — II. 12: Wrestling — 11: Student James Lee dreaming of the future. Advisory Committee — 12 Timothy Wood Ijee Arthur Woods Basketball — II. 12: Black History II; Track — 12 Wes!ey} Wynn — Football — 9; Wrestling — 12: FFA — 12 Senior Directory 169 MADISON ,dvertis( W.M.A.F. 1230 on Your Radio Dial Featuring Rock, Soul, Country and Classical Music for Your Listening Pleasure. Madison, Florida Congratulations, Seniors! FLORIDA FEED and FARM SERVICE Farmer's Mutual Exchange Highway 90 West Madison, Florida 32340 Feed — Seeds — Fertilizer and Farm Supplies Madison, Florida 32340 172 Advertisements Ski's Union 500 West Base Madison. 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Florida Junior Woman's Club Advertisements 175 Shop at Home and Save at KRAMER'S DAYLIGHT DEPARTMENT STORE Mike Baeli Floor Service floor waxing, rug shampooing and janitorial services 971-5494 P.O. Box 158 Lee, Florida 32340 Hardwood floors, Vinyl floors Cleaned, Waxed and Polished Homes, offices, stores Madison, Florida To-Debbte, Wfttfiouglifc you GoueGy gVtt So- HdCuty y HS ago. ArgL now- tfiat you 0M cJbnuOSb (jtOUJto U ’te C0HViu£ l it’S SO-.. . k s o u5y you, mtVtfc WOn lfA jut Ojnd tieOA W, fytOugkt you, cJLoSefr t v OVA- kMxts wtfh my passing y«U . Congwtuhtions I Uo OJictDotcl 176 Advertisements Day Feed Mills P.O. Box 368 Greenville. Florida 32331 (904)948-2561 Cherry Lake Orchards Inc. CHERRY LAKE ORCHARD Bank of Greenville Organized in 1905 — Capital and Surplus $ 1,000,000.00 Johnson and Johnson Service Center Your Needs Are Our Concern U.S.90 Madison, Florida 32340 178 Advertisements For All Your Bank Needs Greenville. Florida Congratulations Seniors of '78 Compliments of Don's Fina 303 West Base Street Madison, Florida 32340 Advertisements 179 Walker's Service Center “A satisfield customer is our business!” Groceries. Gas, Ice. Fishing Supplies Leroy and Natalie Walker Take A Vacation From Inffaiian . . . Shop Your -_____________ Iki Phot ToQo . . Fin QoodTLtup ToEat 929-4325 Madison Auto and Tractor Parts Inc. 305 South Duval Street Madison, Florida 32340 180 Advertisements Compliments of. . . Congratulations Seniors from Black Water Pinetta Swine Farm Cabinet's Inc. Top Quality Crossbred Gilts Route 3 Greenville. Florida fX a -Owner- John A. Chamblin Jr. Owens Illinois Quality Custom Kitchen Cabinets The Company Next Door a Am “We’re concerned. We're responsive. We’re involved, and that’s the way we like it” Owens — Illinois The Good Neighbor Advertisements 181 Dear Bobby. If you'll remember always There's no goal you can't achieve If you'll in vour very hardest A nd above all else, believe. . . Believe that i ou 're a person M ho has something good to give - Believe that you can make this w orld A better place to live If} ou' l believe you're needed And that others like you. loo Then you're sure to find there's nothing In the world you cannot do! Congratulations Son! Mom and Dad Jerry's Carpet and Vinyl Owner — Jerry D. Bass Route 3 Quitman. Georgia 31643 929-4663 —or —599-5427 Compliments of. . . Allied Congratulations to the Seniors of 1978 Building Materials 1047 Cypress Street Valdosta. Georgia 912-247-2474 For All Your Building Material Needs Compliments of David E. Pete Studstill 182 Advertisements Compliments of Tri-County Electric Company Madison, Florida 32340 T. J. BEGSS JR. AND SONS FUNERAL HOME Madison Florida Since 1886 184 Advertisements Real Estate George Knoblock 103 West Base Street Madison. Florida 32340 973-6481 or 973-2743 Roy Milliron Ins. 103 West Base Street Madison. Florida 32340 973-4670 or 973-2743 SEPTIC TANKS Installations — Serving the Entire Area Land Clearing Bulldozer Dragline Backhoe work, sewers, water lines, drain fields, gas tanks installed, footers, storm drains, fill dirt ROBERT WALKER -Owner- WALKER SEPTIC TANKS 929-4653 Pinetta, Florida Fads 'n Fashions Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia 31601 242-6971 Juniors sizes 3 - 15 Misses sizes 8 - 20 Half sizes 4' i - 24'A Stunning Stouts 32 - 46 “At Fads ’n Fashions, We live up to our name !” Hampton Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge 614 East Base St. Highway 90 East Madison, Florida 32340 973-2052 Advertisments 185 Pete's Gun Shop 6 miles East of Madison U.S. Highway 90 P.O. Box 268 Lee. Florida 32059 971-5246 PETE F. SHEA —Owner Much mower. ♦ Big-job power. ♦ 5 forward speeds . reverse. ♦ With proper attachments Snapper solves many yard care problems. ♦ Free demon- stration on your own lawn. UtAPPBl% All Snapper mower� meet ANSI safety specifications Madison Outdoor Power Eq. Co., Inc. 400 South Duval St. Madison FL Phone: 973-2695 32340 Lester D. Plain and Son Best Wishes From Land Clearing and Development Rt. 1 Box 313 Lee, Florida 32059 Hourly and Contract 186 Advertisements Downtown Valdosta, Georgia Gordon Ford Tractor Inc. Gordon Ford Tractor Inc 715 South Range Street Madison, Florida 32340 Congratulations Seniors! Shoes for the family Two Locations in Valdosta Downtown - Five Points Where Fashion and Comfort Meet Where Fashion and Comfort Meet Sam's Machine Shop Fabricating and Machine Work 201 East Millinor Street Madison, Florida 32340 973-2436 Owner — SAM McGHEE Advertisements 187 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1978 Congratulations 78 Seniors Cherry Lake Service Station See Jim or Jack Seago 929-4545 H 188 Advertisements The Fair Store Inc. 123 North Jefferson St. Perry. Florida 32347 “Headquarters For Pro-Keds and All Star Tennis Shoes” Best Wishes To The Seniors of '78 Dalton Webb Madison, Florida 206 South Range St. Phone: 973-2040 Owner HARRIET SMITH Compliments of Freeman Brothers Tobacco Warehouse Madison, Florida Edwin and R. C. Freeman Owners Smith Drug Store Madison, Florida Day Phone: 973-6262 Night Phone: 973-2437 Advertisements 189 Madison Jewelers Congratulations from . . . 212 South Range Street Madison, Florida 32340 Dixie — Wind Truck and Trailer Wash Highway 53 South of Dixie Packers Three miles North of I-10 Madison. Florida 32340 973-6851 After Hours 929-4558 Owned and Operated by MONTE VICKERS and Sons TREES .. and Your Future Twenty years from today, will the career you choose continue to offer you growth and challenge? The pine seedling planted today will be a mature tree then, ready for making into paper and thousands of other products made from trees. Indeed, the South is secured by its fast growing forest and the industry it supports. No industry in this industrial nation has a more certain demand for its products than the forest industry, and you can be a part of it. Think of the paper business. Think of tree farming and forestry. Timber is a crop, perpetuated and conserved by skilled forestry practices. St. Regis, a leader in Southern industrialization and forest management, invites every ambitious youth to take a look at forestry as a profession, and the paper industry as a challenging career. Jacksonville, Fla. Monticello, Miss. Pensacola, Fla. 190 Advertisements To the Seniors You have come (o the end of your childhood. And the beginning of adulthood. We trust that you are prepared for your big step. Life will be full of heartaches and pain. But with the knowledge you have acquired, you will face them with confidence. Life is not always hard and unkind, it is also filled with love and happiness. We the TBNIT wish you the best of the best. Never give up and always strive to be better, for true “happiness. is to Succeed in life. Strive On! TBNIT Men's Club VAN H. PRIEST 5 TO $1.00 STORE HAIRE FURNITURE COMPANY Where You Can Find the Best for Less UAIDE Cl IDMITIIDI- P Before You Buy, Give Haire A Try. South Range Street Madison DAN ROSS, Manager Phone: 973-2340 Advertisements 191 Congratulations '78 Seniors Drink Plenty of Fresh Cool FARMBESTMILK R. M. HIDY, Distributor Madison, Florida 192 Advertisements PERRY COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC. P.O. Box 839 U.S. Highway 98 West Perry. FL 32347 ITT THOMPSON Metal Products Madison. FL 32340 Congratulations to the Seniors of“78” Swing Into a New Chevrolet With MARVIN REEVES 973-2293 973-6605 Advertisements 193 Congratulations Senior From . . . MADISON STOCKYARDS Hog Sales on Monday Cow Sales on Tuesday 194 Advertisements Compliments of DIXIE PACKERS INC. Located on Highway 53 Madison. Florida EARNHARDT’S UPHOLSTERY Congratulations All Types of Upholstery Also Wood Refinery Day or Night 973-6006 “Life alone can't bring you joy. Unless you really will it. Lifejust gives you time and space. It's up to von to fill it Much Love. Mom and Pop Advertisements 195 DEBRA CARR LOOKABILL Compliments of FLORIDA FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT MADISON Advertisements 197 To Vivian with love Mom and Dad The Smart Place to Go For Good Things to Eat Madison Florida 198 Advertisements Compliments of HUNTER MOTOR COMPANY Ford and Mercury We Have the Car You Want Quitman. Georgia FOWLER OFFICE SUPPLY 103 N. Range Madison. Fla. Phone: 973-6043 WARING'S HILLCREST DAIRY BAR Best Wishes From DEVANE'S Always a Good Place to Eat and Relax Madison, Florida Located on South Range Street Madison. Florida 973-2390 CAGLE'S INC. GEORGIA POULTRY FEED MILLS, INC. STRAIN POULTRY FARMS, INC. Country Club Road Madison. Florida 973-2213 Advertisements 199 Take a lump of clay, wet it, pat it, make a statue of you and a statue of me — Then shatter them, clatter them, add some water, and break them and mold them into a statue of you and a statue of me — Then, in mine, there are bits of you. And in you there are parts of me, nothing will keep us apart. JOHN SIRMON TAMMY PICKLES EDUCATION “Life is like a book, and education covers only a few pages . . . You have learned how to learn in school. . . To write success on the pages of your life . . . You must continue to grow through learning.” Congratulations on your graduation . . . And may the pages of Your life be filled with success. THE BUCKEYE CELLULOSE CORPORATION 200 Advertisements D. T. THOMAS WOOD PRODUCTS PLUMBING AND WIRING CORPORATION No Job Too Large or Too Small P.O. Box 627 Live Oak. Fla. 32060 ft Good Luck to the Class of 78 tut� P.O. Box 27 Greenville. Fla. 32331 P.O. Box 461 Madison, Florida 973-6633 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY of PERRY, INC. Serving You With Pepsi. Seven Up. Mountain Dew and Sun Crest Flavors Advertisements 201 W. L SHERROD LUMBER COMPANY INC. Manufactures Rough and Dressed Lumber P.O. Box 308 Greenville, Florida 32331 Phone 948-2851 Congratulations Seniors! 202 Advertisements BANK OF MADISON A Florida Banking Corporation Officers: J.W. GRANT GRIFFIN BISHOP President Vice-President 314 S.W. Horry St. Member FDIC 973-4126 Advertisements 203 C. GLEN SEVOR Heating, Air Conditioning, Sales and Services BIG BEND MOWERS, CYCLES AND SAW SALES AND SERVICE Phone: 973-2344 Yellow Pine Congratulations Class of “78 615 E. BaseSt. Madison. FL — I'LOUIS 973-4437 SALES ACE HARDWARE 300 S. Range Street Madison. Florida 32340 973-2525 317 S. Range Street Madison. FL 32340 973-2291 Home of Zenith TVs, Maytag Westinghouse. Magic Chef Ranges and Kitchenaid Dishwashers EDWIN and NORMA JEAN HENDRY Owners Congratulations and Best Wishes 204 Advertisements Best Wishes to the Class of 1978 Compliments of RIA JANE'S CHICKEN Downtown Madison Advertisements 205 JON W. PETERS ASSOC. 6957 Lillian Road 9 Jacksonville, FL 3221 I AC 904 724-9236 206 Advertisements Congratulations Seniors From LITTLE FOLKS SHOP Madison. Florida 973-2146 Congratulations Seniors GULF LIFE INSURANCE In your future there will be a little bad along with the good. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN Manager: FRANK BARRS Agents: RICHARD BRANNEN DURWOODCORBIN. BOBBY DAVIS. DON WEBB. WENDELL EZELL c c o 1 n a g s r s a t o u i f i a '7 t 8 i o n s Representing Gulf Life Insurance for: Life. Annuities. Health. Group, etc. Madison. Florida Advertisements 207 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Federally Chartered Federally Examined Insured 973-4161 Savings Federally 603 West Base Street Up to Supervised Madison, Florida $40.000.00 208 Advertisements SUWANNEE PEST CONTROL Established 1904 BADCOCK Pest and Rodent Control Single Application Monthly Service Contract Home Furnishing Center Furniture. Appliances. Floor Covering. Home Entertainment Lawn and Shrubery Spray ing 111 West Base Street Madison. Florida 32340 973-4116 f % HELP.' 117 Pickney Street Madison. Florida 32340 973-6000 Owner— Ray Olive U fc U (te 6 tjOU 1QjMMUMQ to- steikuL qjiuL wt k aiWe-. . . WistMcm. OJHjA DctcL JIMBOB PRINTING INC. P O BOX 633 AREA CODE (904) 973-2633 MADISON, FLA. 32340 DEONNE Advertisements 209 COLEBURNS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SERVICE Complete line of parts and tires. Inspection Station, Complete Car Service and Wrecker Service. BEST WISHES to the SENIORS Compliments of. . . ROY AND LOUISE BRONSON Sandra Chewning Life alone can’t bring you joy Unless you really will it. Life just gives you time and space. It’s up to you to fill it. Compliments of. . . IGA 210 Advertisements PONTIAC Compliments of. . w WILBUR RUTHERFORD f — County Appraiser ▼ The Mark of Great Cars It stands for quality. Value A sense of responsibility. To you and your needs □ It stands for innovation. In our products. In every facet of our business. □ Perhaps most important, it stands for integrity. Never to compromise our philosophy that all Pontiac owners deserve to get their money’s worth □ Every Pontiac must live up to the mark. Anything less would be less than a great car. And Pontiac exists to produce great cars a The Wide Track people wouldn’t have it any other way Congratulations to GRINER MOTORS the Quitman, Georgia 912 - 263-4186 Seniors of '78 M. V. (MILT) BAU0UESS And ASSOCIATES P.O. BOX 20265 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32304 (904) 878-6317 Advertisements 211 North Florida Cycle and Car Center Pinetta, Florida PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brooks Bryan Electric Co. Kathleen M. Burnette Cherry Farms J. B. Davis Davis Browning and Hardee Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Edwards. Sr. Franklin’s Paint and Body Shop Dr. Roger Gibson Home Decorating Center Irene’s Dress Shop K and M Cafeteria Dr. Herbert S. Kalin Kathy's Beauty Shop Roxanne Levingston Madison Marble Works Linda Pittman Randell Rowe Studstill Lumber Co. Sue’s Beauty Shop J. I. Surles and Sons The Sweet Shoppe Deborah Wager Betty Webb Ronald H. Williams Sonney James Williams, Jr. Best Wishes +o the Seniors of 78 WOODARD THEATER Get more out of life, Go to a movie! Madison, Florida FLORIDA TUX SHOP RENTALS AND SALES OF FORMAL WEAR AND ACCESSORIES 212 Advertisements Congratulations to Seniors of 1977. Tallahassee Mall Tallhassee, Fla. 32303 385-5420 9784 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, Fla. 32211 721-1811 103rd Street and Blanding Blvd. Jacksonville, Fla. 3221C 778-7415 Best Wishes to a Mature Young Man: “Maturity is a quality of personality made up of a number of elements. It is stick-to-itiveness. the ability to stick to a job, to work on it and to struggle through it until it is finished , or until one has given all one has in the endeav- eor. It is the quality or capacity of giving more than is asked or required in a given situation. It is this characteristic that enables others to count on one; thus it is reliability. Persistence is an aspect of maturity; the endurance of difficul- ties, unpleasantness, discomfort, frustration, hardship. The ability to size things up, make one’s own decisions, is a characteristic of maturity. This implies a considerable amount of independence. Maturity includes a determination, a will to succeed and achieve, a will to live. Of course maturity represents the capacity to cooperate: to work with oth- ers: to work in an organization and under authority. The mature person is flexi- ble; he can show tolerance. He can be patient and, above all, he has qualities of adaptability and compromise.” (Written by Edward A. Strecker) In appreciation for three years of service, ’ } and The Mahisco Staff David Fielder ertiserj rft«nd k. W, cial (thank you” to all of the many people who have ich of'you there would be no yearbook. (roijs for their support; without them we could not eial thanRs. ( taJ� Jphotographers as well as professionals. To Kirby Id Roberts welwouki just like to thank you for your great help in help- )lv appreciate you. ttflrqsei Uideselves more thaivjust a th Alc ani. We always appre- eally owe it all. If she had not stayed behind all of us nothing would have press our appfeaa1idtT5Tid fharrte'btlt wecan-trulx say we Jov,q f When You re Good' People Notice! “Throw the whole thing out the window or “If 1 had my pictures . . were just a few of the mans phrases heard from behind the closed doors of room 36 at deadline time. Frayed nerves, lost pictures, and broken techni-croppers all played a big part in producing the ‘78 Mahisco. The goal, of course, was to record all your memories of the '11-1% school year. 1. Classes - Judi Baeli. editor. Ann Vickers. Glenda Branch. Sharon Hidy. Jackie Haynes. 2. David Fielder photographer. 3. Curriculum - Gerry Branch, editor .Anthony Peterson. Iris Sapp. Lena New- man. 4. Jeff Russell Business Manager . 5. Activities Angela Peter- son. editor. Tawana Rodgers. Marvin Hubbard. Starling Wilson. I. Sponsor - Eloise Barrs. Editor - Jenny Burnett. 2. Organizations - Editor — Teresa Webb. Oadie Dobbs. 3. Ads - Kathy Suries — Editor Tanya Livingston. Diane Biernacki. Vanessa Bowles. 4. Athletics — Annette Edwards — Editor. Susanne Sanders, Bngitte Worden. 5. Glen Money - Copy Editor. Closing 215 School Days Are Made of. . . . . . Lunch . . . Parades . . . Privileges . . . Games Club Meetings . . . Pep Rallies ■ . . Holidays 216 Closing Friends Break . Teachers . . .Tournaments . . Practice . . . Departures Closing 217 218 Closing Seniors, as you turn the last page of your 78” Mahisco I sincerely hope your sen- ior year was as full as mine, bringing back fond memories of friends, events and just plain fun. I'm sure each of us will always be able to turn back the pages and cherish memo- ries we have left behind. As Editor. I have dedicated this special book to a lot of special people. I hope that you have enjoyed reading this yearbook as much as we have enjoyed publishing it. So Long NV Sic Jenny Burnett Editor Autographs. . . 219 Autographs Taylor Publishing Company ilnsico 1977 SEPTEMBER S M T W T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 o 1 % 1 1 3' 1978 - 3 C N 3 8 n6 V t to % 3 1 JUNE 1978 T F JL-! 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 mm 16 : rli j We are a collage of 793 individuals . . . us . . . Madison High. A compos- ite of red-heads, blonde- heads. fro -heads. cool- heads. eggheads and an occasional bonehead. Facts, figures, feelings, cram cor- ners of our minds. Charm- ers. loners, leaders! We tr on different shoes yet we have taken one. and absorbed another and emerged as one. Each is part of Madison High mov- ing through the doorways, going to football games, pushing through the halls to classes, dashing into club meetings (late), drinking and eating at break, accept- ing honors and defeat. Here we are together the stuff of what our school year is really made of ■