Madison High School - Mahisco Yearbook (Madison, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 276 of the 1979 volume:

f-figh Qchoo IAmUsou , F udfr Volume, 35 We, whether fat or thin, tall or short — all com- posed of water, muscles, bones, and skin, are labor- ing together to be fit. We realize the importance of a shapely, powerful body. Madison High students obtain their good looks by jogging, weight lifting, tanning, swimming, and attending physical educa- tion classes. 4 Opening 4 3 Left page 1 Gary Oliver “going for it” as he worked up his muscles skiing in Cherry Lake 2 Elton Smith believes logging keeps lungs and the heart in good shape 3. Clyde Aikens and Alvin Haynes ride their bikes to school for exercise and “just a good time. 4 Barbara Brothers enjoys dancing and what it does for her shape 5. Jerry Gray and Ben Mobley, two of the Cougar football • stars” getting their bodies as well as their blocking skills perfected Right page 1 Get those muscles loose! — Stretch' — Sheila Clark shapes up in her PE class 2 Strengthening and building up his power. Neil Blair grimaces as he works out on the weights 3. Susie Sims spent much time in the sun to get the deep tan she has 4 Donnie Bailey realizes the importance of a pow- erful physique too 5 Mountain climbing was Tommy Moffses' way of keeping his body in shape Opening 5 .Sue Terri Lynn (Tutti). and Beth d d CrfZy 9'rls who know ,he 'mportance of close friendships 2. Having a good time comes naturally (or Rosie Knox and Sharon Hidy 3 Tracy t h K6r ,a,her' Wally Holmes' have a clow father-daughter relationship. Right page 1 Gerald S50; ll J r0me W,lhams 'S'ng during and baggie Brandies discus! me latest news concerning FHA. 3. Suzip Hmt rTpirhpWa )0lt haVe 3n inseParable friendship ea5;h®rs and students rarely get along as well as Sd Tim £|n MrS, ° do 5 Sherelle Garrett 2 Mr ' r rfre,y ,ound apart 6 Bog'e Pool shipLtSthS ay 6 an Unma,Chable ,riend- PUfy uislupS 6 Opening Every day that we attend classes at Madison High, we get to know someone better and better. Have you ever taken the time to notice what a difference one year made in a relationship with someone else? Whether it be a bond between two girls, a group of guys, a girl and a guy. a student and a teacher, or a tutor and a child, it doesn't matter friends just naturally become closer when they share their feelings with each other What would we MHS students do without it? We'd be robots pro- ceeding through routines and more routines with no more enioyment centef r? ° 'he Sldelines lhe 'aces )n ffi� he'’?56??' C°U9a' ,00lba 9ames- ln cheerleader s ces, in the hearts of true Christians, in the souls of FHA charity helpers, in the instruments of the Madison High Music Machine and Z5ZVc,asses 017 - m «•82 - — Left page 1 Cheerleaders, the main spirit boosters at MHS. show spirit through their vari- ous facial expressions 2 Spirit, patriotism, and loyalty are present wherever one of these American flags blow 3 The spirit of God is present in Steve Clark s heart as everyone at MHS can see by the way he lives his life 4 The American people who contribute to chari- ties have the spirit of love for their fellow man Mike Burnette “shines holding a poster of Jerry and “his kids Right page 1 Rainbows sprouting from the evergreens symbolize God’s spirit and promise of eternal happiness 2 Anne is bound and determined that Sen- iors Do It Better while Oadie explains that He's Proud To Be a Junior 3 The Madison Music Machine — with open and grinning mouths shout “We've got spirit, yes. we do We’ve got spirit, how bout you? 4 MHS Seniors participating in Junior Miss 10 Opening 4 Left page 1 Working in the library on Bucky 's term paper is Connie Johnson, whose second home is the library 2 Gerry Branch experimenting in the lab. 3 Karen Castner catching up on her homework in the bowl 4 In first period band. Veree Twiggs plays the clarinet 5 Van McGhee found a friend tutoring in fourth period class Right page 1 Daydreaming is one of the things Doug Smith often is caught doing 2 Dorsey Williams creates the Hulk which won a ribbon in the NFJC art contest 3 Al Fletcher working to increase his reading rate on the controlled reading machine 4 Brigitte Worden daydreams of playing her drums at bana practice. Our minds. . . imaginative and complex, the structure that determines the extent to which we are able to learn. Active minds never cease in Talents. our specialties. . the things we do best. Everyone at Madison High has a talent that is unique and spe- cial. even if it is only getting to class on time! It might be dancing, drawing, public speaking, or marching and playing an instrument in the Madison High Music Machine. Whatever it is, we gain expe- rience and further our knowledge with these skills so that the path of life won't be such a rocky one. 1 2 ' Opening Lett page 1. To play the piano is an accomplishment anyone would enjoy mastering. Maranda's skill includes teaching piano lessons 2 ''Mark time, mark kick' Band hut! Parade rest1 You're at attention! Oh no. Mr Gazlay saw me itch my nose Did Hank call parade rest? 3. Patience and understanding are characteristic of Karen Stott as she oversees Frankie coloring 4 Susan Smith is a talented speaker Right page: 1 The Mahisco Singers, talented as they are need practice just like anybody else 2 Drum major. Hank Stallings, shows his special talent for directing a group of excited and eager to please band members. 3. Drawing is a unique way to show one's specialties as Karen Mosier shows here 4 To build and create anything is a work of art — John Primm and Jimmy Oquinn put some finishing touches on the railing of the press box. Opening 13 3 Left page 1 Mrs Washington is always on hand to give students that extra little bit of assistance when they need it most. 2 John Torres expects a bright future in computer programming. 3. Voncile Brasby is preparing for her future in the business field 4 Derita Hadden takes a break from tutoring Right page 1 Julianne Brown is studying to increase her knowledge of lit 2 Lone Holley takes advantage of her break period and studies up on her algebra. 3 Doug Wesley's green thumb' will help him in the future 4 Turning over the soil. Randall Buchanan 'sees'' the coming of the new MCHS which will affect our future 5 Linda Green hopes to become a seamstress in the future Otw FuitwfiS 4 14 Opening Hey1 What do you want to be when you grow up71 We've heard this question a mil- lion times in the past years and today we still hear it Not in those exact words, maybe, but we are constantly wondering what the tuture holds tor us. We are to be the next leaders of America. It's scary! Sure. In whatever we decide to become, we must excel. We must be the best that we are able to be. We might decide to be a cosmetolo- gist, a businessman woman, a bricklayer, a homemaker, a teacher, a farmer — the list is endless. What do you want to be? ,OAO£ Student Life 19 Noifuug Buttta Best The curtains opened, the aisles cleared, and the 1978 Homecoming Queen and Court made their debut. Club attendants were escorted on stage followed by the class attendants and the 1978 Homecoming Queen, Annette Edwards and her escort, Ralph Frazier. Annette and her court took part in the week's festivities as well as repre- senting MHS in the parade on Thursday afternoon and at the game Friday Night. Class attendants took their places on the field as fol- lows: Heather Worden, Miss Freshman, Elaine Williams, Miss Sophomore, Juliane Brown, Miss Junior, and Shir- ley Aikens, Miss Senior. Annette strolled on the field after the attendants as the band played It Was Almost Like a Song. The thrilling week drew to a close Saturday night as Danny Harmon played sweet songs for the beauties (and their beasts) and they danced the night away . . . Lett Page 1 The 1978 Homecoming Queen and class attendants and their escorts 2 Eugenia and Lisa nervously await the coronation cere- mony 3 Annette and Ralph get excited as the Cougars score 4 The Queen's float glittered during the parade 5 Homecoming Queen. Annette Edwards and her escort. Ralph Frazier 6 The 1978 Home- comma Queen and her Court Right Page 1 Miss Senior. Shirley Aikens and her escort. Doug Wesley 2 Miss Varsity Cheerleader. Deonne Williams, helps escort, Wendell, get things straight 3 Miss junior Juliane Brown. Miss Senior. Shirley Aikens. Homecoming Queen Annette Edwards. Miss Sophomore. Elaine Williams, and Miss Freshman Heather Worden 4 Rosie shares a friendly nose rub with Annette to congratulate her 5 Karen tells Annette a few |Okes before the parade 6 Juliane. Elaine. Brenda, and Edna discuss the coming week Cbuqojv Bmdbi October 30 through November 4 . . . Wow, what a hectic but hilarious week! Monday started Homecoming Week as Homecoming Queen, Annette Edwards, was crowned by William Edwards, Student Council Presi- dent, at coronation. On Tuesday MHS looked like a cir- cus on costume day. Thursday was a blast. Students spent hours on floats and cars decorating them for the afternoon's parade. Later on in the evening the snake dance was held, starting at the court house. Immediately afterwards, the bon fire blazed in the MHS bowl JV fans gathered at Lanier field and cheered the team on to an 8-0 win over Live Oak to end a busy day. Friday's big game was a thrilling one, but despite hard work and determination, the Cougars lost 28-14 Spirit lingered in the air even so, and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday ended the week's festivities. Lett Paae 1 Mike and Barbara boogied in the streets during the narade 2 Tommy. Susanne. Heather, and Scott held on tight during me snake dance 3 Long hours ot hard work paid ott for the Carpentry class and their first place float 4 Mr Miller holds the spoon carefully in competition with the students 5 Big bird and the Junior class had the third place float 6 Mrs Barrs hams it up during Homecoming Right Paae 1 Zelda. Vicky, and Doug were on the move in the football relay 2 Mrs Ray gave the orders Homecoming Week 3 Robbin follows the leader Susie, while Neil and William go berserk 4 The Sophomore class placed second in float competition 5. Jimmy Lee concentrates on making the balloon toss perfect Tests, Riugs, Caps and Gcums The 1979 State-Wide Student Assessment test given on October twelfth made many juniors and seniors do some seious thinking about their futures. The no skills- no diploma threat sent many to the classrooms to buckle down on the books. 88% of the county’s juniors passed the reading and writing skills while 46% passed the math skills. Ordering class rings was also very important to the MHS juniors. The Jostens representative offered many styles to the Class of 80. The seniors found that ordering their caps and gowns and announcements was equally important. In January memory books, and senior keys arrived, reminding the seniors that graduation was just around the corner. Left Page 1. Bill Foy helped the juniors with rings and the seniors with caps and gowns. 2 Mrs. Washington was proud of Lorie and Vicki 3. Marvin and Norman just received their rings 4 Happiness for Linda is passing scores. 5 Mixed emotions over the test scores covered the faces of Grace and Lori. 6. Passing was Regina’s only concern but 5 Paul studied the scores. Right Page: 1 Sue. Lisa, and Ray check out Ray's test scores. 2 Glenda is freaking out over Mike’s extremely high scores 3 Patricia admires Lisa’s new ring 4 Hey Pam. I really like that ring� 5 Deann and Vanessa admire Deann's ring Student Life 25 Qcu dct Fouact flA icllsofaTfvfc Yqga 1 MHS students decked the halls early in December and impatiently awaited the arrival ot Santa. The tree was trimmed on December 15th. It stood tall and shined bright at the FHA party held that night and at the Christ- mas dance sponsored by the Jr. class held on Decem- ber 16th. Marty Glickman provided the sound tor the special occasion. The band and Mahisco singers held their annual winter concert December 18th at NFJC tc add to the Christmas spirit. On December 19th the speech club performed a delightful Christmas play fa the MFIS students. The day ended with an abundance o club parties. Then, each student was off to celebrate Christmas and New Years with their family and friends a home. I eft Paae I Kim. Grace, and Mrs Buchanan had a hard t'™ unlan- ahnq the tinsel 2. The Christmas play brought a smile to eacbstudents ? ® 1 Rrvan Robbin and Pam helped decorate the school Christ ££ 2 Cindy, who was Gwendolyn s mother, looks tor the sly Ebenezer 5 Raggedy Ann. Barbara, performed a tap dance. Right PageT The''Medley 0t Christmas ' was one ot the Mahisco Singers favorites 2 Bemta and Ken played the parts of Gwendolyn and Ebe- nezer in the speech club's play. 3 Mr Ray supervised while Mrs Buchanan helped decorate for the Christmas dance 4 Karen and Derita contributed a musical solo, O' Holy Night, to the Christmas pro- gram. Uf-fS Qtud ds Qtepp twg Out 2:45 — The beginning of the end, the end of the stu- dent's day of school that is. The final bell was the signal for all students to get up and out and on with working, dating, studying, and as usual, goofing off. Weekend dances in the school auditorium provided the music and mood for all the dancing freaks. The parking lot at “the Pride was a favorite spot to socialize with your friends A friendly Sunday afternoon basketball game also helped relieve the tension from a week at school. Stu- dent activities were enjoyable and rewarding with every- one agreeing that they are important. Do you feel affer school activities have helped you become a better person? if so, how? — Yes. They've helped me build up my self-confidence. Elaine Wil- liams — Yes. I've learned to get along better with other people and found that there are other people who think and feel as I do. Theresa Exum. — Yes. They've helped me to understand that you can't always win and when you loose you must try and accept defeat Janice Ford. — Yes They’ve taught me the value of friends and working together Edward Sapp — Yes. I have learned to be patient with people Victoria McQuay Are group activities or those which you do alone more impor- tant to you? Why? — Both Sometimes I feel like being with my friends in group activities but there are also times when I need to be alone to get my thinking straight. Lori Holley. —Alone I can say that I did it! James Weatherspoon — Group. I can share my thoughts and feelings with the ones that I really have Della Sanford —Alone. I can work at my own speed I can experiment and if things don't work out there is no one around to laugh at me Mark Townsend — Group You get to be around your friends and share what you feel Gena Kelley. — Group. When I do something in a group I feel as if a part of me goes into the project. To share an accomplishment is an enioyable pleasure. Steve Clark 28 Student Life 3 2 Leti Page: 1. Scotty tames and grooms his steer for the annual live- stock show. 2 Vicki and Wesley practice a dance step they learned in their Thursday night disco class. 3. Twenty-one is the name of the game Right Page 1. Annette and Deonne discuss the men in their lives. 2 One of Karen's favorite pastimes is catching up on the latest gossip over the phone. 3 Bud and Charlie working hard at “the Pride What's your favorite after school activity? Why? — Band and farming because they keep me out of the streets. Earl Alexander. — Playing football with my little brother I always win! Kim Castner. — Boy watching because they are so fine! Carleen Thompson. — Eating! A day of work at school builds up an appetite. Lee Williams. Who do you most enjoy being around in your leisure time? Why?— My friends and family because when I'm around them I feel a sense of belonging and love which everyone needs. Cindy Ragans —Anyone I can get along with. Donnie Bailey — My dog snoopy because he never hassles me. Mickey Starling — Not my boyfriend because I don't have one. but I like being around my friends. Peggy Bennett — My boyfriend because we share such good times together. Kimberly Tyson. Student Life 29 Uotnb Gc . Fol i f4uglvQujCC $ The annual MHS Home Economics Fair was held on Janu- ary 29th. There were ten categories with three winners cho- sen from each. First place winners received a blue ribbon and a five dollar prize. There were seventy five entries. 1 It's so good that Mrs Faught wants to get every crumb 2 Lisa really loves some of the sewing entries. 3 Maggie and Deenie are a bit tired after working all day. 4 Diane and Maggie are finally fin- ished preparing the ribbons Tommy Bowcfefc , FeotuW CfaeoW at footbcM Bcwqurfj The Madison High Athletic Boosters sponsored the annual Football banquet Thursday, January 25. Tommy Bowden, assistant coach (and son of head football coach, Bobby Bowden) at Florida State Univer- sity, was guest speaker. The MHS coaching staff pre- sented awards to some very deserving young men for their outstanding performances. 1 Daniel receives his trophy from Coach Nichols for being most improved player. 2 Coach Earp congratulates Shelfon on working hard enough to receive the Best JV Lineman award. 3 Coach Sims presents Van with the Best Defensive Lineman award 4 Ben and Jerry are fwo of the proudest players on the Cougar team 5 Being the Best Offensive Lineman earned Joe King his trophy which Coach Koehn is proud to present Oma Ewiiies iusfiAJ-fQ Celent Feti The 1979 MHS Science Fair was a super success with a total of seventy one entries. The fair was held in the MHS auditorium on January 29th. In each division there were two sections, Biological Science and Physical Science. There were 5 biological and 5 physical entries in the Junior Divi- sion 39 biological and 22 physical exhibits made up the Sen- ior Division. The winners were. Junior Division, Biological: Wanda Johnson — Neutralizing Stomach Acids, Physical: Robert Williams — Investigating Electrolytes, Senior Division, Biological: Bill Brazil — Insulin — The Gift of Life, Physical: Matt Yates — Cathode Ray Tube, Over-all: Susie Sims — In Search of Staph. Each of these students were eligible to participate in the Regional Science Fair in Quincy March 15 and 16. pH Daae 1. The Tooth was one of the more interesting exhibits in the fair for John. 2 tt was look but not touch tor Shari while examin- ing the heart exhibit. 3 James carefully studies the (lnvfs '9 k9 Electrolytes exhibit 4, Ashley notices the precise construction work 5 Louis examines the fabric testing exhibit 6 How d f , so he obeys the sign and avoids touching the exhibit Right page Mr Stokes supervises the setting up of the exhibit 2. The de,ai|s'n insulating a house fascinated Dorothy 3 This unique generato caught Chris' eye 4 Sherelle really gets into the Sheep Bra n “htot 5 Melanie and Ravonda are overwhelmed by the in depth study that went into the In Search of Staph exhibit T t jp J 9 6it atsnd ullUi t ' @khms Is CL d Si cjcqx Sf ciUd. aJ)CULfc cbfajir ti 3 QjMS t ly£ 6l {pM Jilt tjJ JL 0 ! ? $ 34 Athletics ' Doug Pickles goes in for a touchdown 2 Admira Thompkms demonstrates her form 3. John Torres makes a good return 4 Mike Clark in one of those rare moments when he has been taken down 5 Team waiting for a rebound 6 Annette Pickles concentrates on the game 7 Randy Smith winds up for his curve ball Sctwfis Dotv’trS it ylU! Excitement filled the air as the Madison High Cougars faced another tough year on the gridiron, under the head coaching of Frank Yanossy. Positive attitudes, determination and ability were there, but through fum- bles, interceptions and errors, the Cougars’ victories were limited to two: Jasper, 20-7, and FAMU. 12-6. As Oct. 13 grew nearer, spirit filled the minds of the Cou- gars as they took on the Taylor County Bulldogs. The Cougars led the 77-78 State Runner-Up, 15-6, until the last 2 minutes of the game when the Bulldogs came frorr behind to win 18-15. Even though the scores belied the facts, community support and school spirit were filled with an excitement that has been absent from Madison High School for several years. Left Page 1 Cougars down Baker County 2. Santa Fe attempts to stop B Mobley as he goes for a touchdown 3 Santa Fe tries to stop a pass intended for J. Gray 4 Coach Turner yells plays to the defense as J Jackson heads toward the sideline 5 Cougars score against Hamilton Right Page 1 W Frazier carries the ball for the Cougars 2 Sitting I tor T. King. B. Latner. P Howell. D. Pickles. E Smith. L Elli- son. J Pittman. B Diekman. V McGhee. Second Row J. Gray. T Gar- ner. G Herndon. J Diekman. M Waring. A Peterson. J. Williams. W Frazier. F. Williams. Third Row J Davis. D Bailey. G. Kelley. D. Walker W Register. D. Fenneman. D Banks. M Waller. J Jackson. B Mobley Fourth Row M Clark. C. Joseph. J Haynes. J. Davis. R Lee, W Monlyn. H Mays. T Bailey. W. Williams. 3 E Barrs showed spirit as Cougars lead Perry 4 B. Mobley carries the ball as B Diekman comes to assist him. 5. Cougars are tackled by Baker County 6 Perry scored as E Barrs clearly shows by her facial expression J Jackson goes to tackle a Santa Fe Raider 2 Baker Count} downs the Cougars 3. Coach Turner gives defense a few pointers 4 J Williams carries the ball as J Gray comes to assist 5 While cou- gars receive a pregame pep talk. Cheerleaders wait anxiously for the break of the sign ‘ Baby Cougars ' toudklkJ’ a Wfouuwg Season After coaches and players had spent long hard hours of after school practice 5 days a week, the Jayvee foot- ball team ended a “super year with a 5-3 record. Under the coaching of Gwynn Earp. the ‘baby’ Cou- gars went on to tackle and defeat Monticello. Jasper. Perry, and Live-Oak in order to gain the title of District Champs. 5 I. Cougars fail to be downed by Perry. 2. Cougars recover a fumble 3 S Johnson finds a path through Perry for a Touchdown 4 Kneeling I to r D Daniels. D. Pickles. C. Hodge. K Parsons. A Welch. J. Vaughn, H Glover. J. Pittman Second Row: B Latner. J Diekman. J. Givens. C Givens. D Jonas. S Johnson. P Howell. R. Smith. N L Aikens. Third Row K Ginn. C McOuay, T Bailey. M Hicks. M Brown. L. Haynes. W Dixon. Coach G Earp 5. Cougars block for ball carrier 6. L Haynes awaits a pass from S Johnson Athletics 39 Tmwcnk fs U fiofc EfcToJW!! The 78-79 Varsity Basketball season saw moments of elation and heartbreak for Coach Bucky Christmas. Cougars met many strong opponents, some of which were Jefferson, Greenville, Maclay, and Perry. The Cougars had excellent defensive play throughout the season, but was unable to achieve that unity and team- work to gain offensive power which was necessary for a winning season. The season may remind players of performances that did not reach the potential of their ability but we must recall that the performance greatly increased over last year. Right page 1 Ricky Lee's anticipation overwhelms him. 2 Kneel- ing I to r: I. Johnson. D. Fenneman. R Williams. R. Lee. G Lati- more Standing A Peterson. W Frazier. N Blair. S Smith. H. Moore. P Hiers. R Catalfamo. M Davis 3 A Peterson has con- trol of the ball 4 P Hiers lays the ball up as S Smith waits for the rebound 5.1. Johnson waits for the ball to come down 6 I. John- son takes a break in the free-throw lane Left page 1 R. Lee shoots for two 2 H Moore concentrates on a free- throw 3 A Peterson sets up for defense 4.1 Johnson and R Lee bring the ball down court. 5. P. Hiers displays his high jumping ability 7 ,TearT1 caPtains. H Moore, and I Johnson, have a pre-game talk with referees and Swannee's captains 2 Coach Christmas briefs the players during a timeout 3 H Moore gets the tip over Swan- nee as S. Smith and P Hiers wait tor it to come down 4 G Lati- more and N Blair attempts to make a play over Swannee 42 Athletics Jftyue litfui fr 'toa uticj” season Under the direction of Coach Earlie Nicholson, the Jayvee basketball team had a roaring season. Jasper, Maclay, and Perry were among the teams whose record was upset by Madison during the 1979 season, johnny Beasley led the Cougars in scoring as did Manor Joseph in rebounding, but each team member played a vital part in the team's success. 1 M. Joseph, J Beasley, and R Hicks set up tor defense 2 Jayvee Cou- gars wait for rebound after a Suwanee shot 3 C Brown goes for a lay-up as Suwanee attempts to stop him 4 J Beasley shoots a tree-throw as his teammates wait for rebound 5 Front Flow I to r J Beasley. R Wright, T McDaniels. F Joseph,Back Row; W Dixon. R Hicks. M Joseph. A Branch, M Leggett. W Williams, C Brown, J Catalfamo Improvement was the word to describe the Lady Cou- gars basketball team. With new talent and the combined effort of each member, the Lady Cougars conquered a very successful season under the coaching of Mary Buchanan. Spirit and togetherness along with the rebounding of Brenda Dopson, shooting of Beth Hill and endeavor of each player to perfect these skills was a main factor of the Lady Cougars winning streak. It Page 1 Front row: I to r: A Edwards. B Bennett. Coach chanan. R. Gillyard. V. Bryant. Second Row K Williams. V. John- r B. Dopson. B Hill. P Simmons. S. Smith. 2 S. Smith battles with wanee for the rebound 3. B Bennett goes for rebound after Havan- 's shot 4. S. Smith goes for rebound after a free-throw. 5 B. Hill 3 concentrates on a shot as R. Gillyard waits for the rebound Right Page 1. V. Johnson and B Hill wait to snag the rebound 2 Coach Buchanan briefs the girls during a time-out. 3. B Hill shoots over Havanna as B. Dopson waits for the rebound 4 A Edwards assuum- mgly passes to a team mate as Suwanee attempts to steal it Athletics 45 E jCuttiw; — fCey totk Cougars' Success Good coaching, excellent talent and tight discipline turned the 78-79 varsity baseball team into one strong, unified body of winners. In this grueling sport, there are certain things that can only be executed through long, hard hours of work. Execution was the key to success under the coaching of Rusty Nichols. When the Cougars took the field wearing the con- fident smiles of winners, the hours that made all the difference were not the ones of recognition, but the long, hard grueling afternoons of practice that no one ever knew about. eft Page: 1. R. Smith comes out of his wind-up. 2 R Ealy keeps his ye on the ball as he waits to swing. 3. W Register concentrates on catching the ball 4 G. Kelley waits for the pitch. Right Page: 1. K. Anderson steals to second. 2 A Kemp and B. McGriff talk about the game stats. 3 W. Register tags K Anderson out. 4 M Waller catches a fly ball. 5. Front row: I to r: B Latner. K. Anderson. R Smith. W. Register. T Garner. Back row: B McGriff. L. Olive. M Waller. A. Kemp. R Ealy. B. Williams. G. Kelley. Coach Nichols. 3 SCOre 4 Coach N,chols 9lves instructions from the sideline during the game 5. Equipment used by the Cou- gars 7 48 Athletics The 1978-79 Cougar Jayvee baseball team began from the very beginning this year. Under the new head coaching of Norman Sims, the 'baby' Cougars learned the tactics and skills of baseball in order to tackle a rugged schedule. Despite, the fact that the team was combined mostly of freshmen, they went on to conquer and defeat their opponents. . Coach Sims gives R. Littleton a few pointers on his pitching techniques. 2. Short stop, B. Killingsworth, scoops a grounder. 3. R Smith slides to second base as C. Jackson attempts to tag him out. 4. Front row: I to r: T Bailey, O. Twiggs. R. Smith, S. Milliron, B. Swift, R. Littleton, D. Bailey. Back row: N. Sims, B. Killingsworth, M. Hodge, J. Williams, K. Parsons, J. Graves, L. Davis, C. Jackson. 7.8'7 c°ugnars wres,l'ng team, struggled with a tough Th rY fCh6' N L Alkens' J Jackson, and J. Dav.s. The Cougars finished with a 3-8 record in the overall season. Many of the losses came because of the fact that the wonhfrS. dldn 1 h3Ve anyone ,0 compete in the heavier weight classes. Under the coaching of Barry Keohn, the Cougars gained much recognition by the student body and faculty — something that has not been done in the past. 4 Athletics 3 Left Page t. M. Clark tries to reposition himself tranche downs his man 3 Wakulla tries to pin M Clark 4 J. Jack � n has a strong hold on his opponent Rtghlpage. 1 Sifting lo G Rranche J Davis N.L. Aikens. J Davis. R Davis. C Hodge Knee mg C Brown. H Hiers. R Jonas. M Money. M Clark. J Jackson Standing T. Metises. D Jonas. K Brown. Coach KoehaH. Mosier. S Sparkman 2 J Davis sets up tor a move on his opponenh SN LS downs Wakulla 4. R Jonas and teammate Sparkman, practice hard alter school 5. Wakulla holds onto M Clark. CouQ ts WuWfi t Though they seemed vulnerable in the tield events, the 78- 79 Cougar Track Team proved all out lethal in the lanes with F. Williams as their rabbit and J. Davis and E. Smith as t e distance men. Although the Cougars lost many o their runners, they still went on to gain the chance to return to Left Page 1 R. Hicks practices leaping the hurdle 2 Exercise — a maior part of the track team's daily routine. 3 Team captains: I to r: W Thompkms and F. Williams 4 Coach Turner briefs N L. Aikens during practice 5. J. Williams throws the shot. 6. J. Haynes practices coming out of the block. Riaht Page: 1. Distant rummer. R Edwards, comes in after a mile run. 2 F Williams takes a hand-off from M Jones 3. Coach Turner talks to some of the runners before they leave for a big meet 4 F Williams looks for a place to land after broad-jumping 5. Front Row: I to r: Coach Turner. J. Davis. W Thompkins. M Jones. N Blair. F Wil- liams J Gray D. Fenneman. R Edwards. J Haynes Back row N L Aikens D Jonas. C. Brown. J Williams. R Hicks. M Joseph. F Joseph. A Branch. M Leggett. C. Dopson. C Brown TUw47eo i Nle«k foeikfes Girls' Track team set out to conquer a super 78-79 season. Although the Cougars lacked the facilities necessary tor a good hard practice, they never let it stop them from reaching their ultimate goal — STATE. Under the coaching of Nancy Benjamin, the girls worked hard and long hours each day in order to conquer their rough 79 schedule. 1 Broadjumping is only one of V Humphrey's many events 2. Front row: I to r: J. Lee. Coach Benjamin, S Haynes Back row. L Bradley. S Brown. M Smith. V Humphrey. L Robinson, A Joseph 3 S. Haynes lumps the hurdle with ease 4 L Bradlev gets ready to throw the shot QofjtbMWos Qup tb hv£econd Y M Practice, Practice, Practice — was just one ot the words that stuck in the minds of the Madison High Softball Team. With only 8 players returning from last year, Coach Catherine Brooks had to start from the beginning. The girls went into their second year with a positive attitude which paid off in the end. I. Coach Brooks give the girls a pre-game talk before they take the field 2 C Hawkins talks to B McDaniel about her curve balls 3 R. McDaniel swings and misses 4 Softball equipment. 5 Sliding takes a lot of practice as G Kelley clearly shows. 6 Front Flow: I to r B McDaniel. R. Zygarlowski. C Hawkins, G Branch, S. Davis. M. Haynes Back row Coach Brooks. R. McDaniel, S. Jenkins. J Brown, G. Kelley, L Aikens. J McQuay. S Smith 7. Coach Brooks instructing S. J. Jenkins how to slide Girth (W BoyS C Although the boys' and girls' tennis teams were separate and played their matches apart, they combined for practices and strategy sessions. Two hours a day, five days a week, they practiced together under the coaching of Gwynn Earp. With the return of top-seeded Susan Smith and Hank Stall- ings, the Cougars 'netted' another tough but successful year. Leti Daae I Coach Earp observes during a match. 2 Left to right M SK R Knox, S. Sanders. S Hidy. J. Baeli. S. Smith, H Worden. Worden (Not Pictured) 3. The boys put their equipment up 4 J. Torres swings with a back hand. 5. S. Sanders goes for the ball Rinhi Paae 1 S Smith returns the ball 2 W Edwards volleys 3. S. Hidy SsTTennis uipmen. 5. Left to ng« J Torres. W Edwards. B. Diek- man Coach G. Earp Athletics 57 there's irjcj fteoLujj ul f er or eone to share it hfit([. 1 Lina- Susanne. and Judi. reading Beta creed at annual banquet 2 The Madison High Music Machine dancers cheering the Cougars on. 3. Iris Sapp, Beta Attendant, laughs at the Beta car decora- tions. 58 Organizations 4 The front view of the Madison High Music Machine 5. Gary waiting to play drums for pep rally 6. Kathy Morse wrapped up in blanket before half time show 7 B Swift. M Maultsby. and K Hollie working on Beta Club car 8 Learning a trade now will be helpful in the future. U okO jvbBi(Mxdu)Cijy . Performing Arts, a new club at Madison High school, was very active during the 1978-79 school term. The club presented a program entitled We the people on April 5, in front of the student body. The program included creative dance, acting, choral speaking, singing and oratory. ■ . We i Tftey CoM l Br°'[!ers' J Bf0wn Fron’ Row. left to right A Pickles fl n5 Jaynes. C. Alexander. M Williams P Jacks™ 1' nas. S. Smith. T Livingston. E Fields. P Branch G rX' o phia putting everything into learning script 3 Barbara and Tanya getting into the ac, 4 Mrs Juniors d,£ Sfteeck — OuP In Speech Club, students learned the meaning of oral expression and communication. They worked hard on plays, speeches, debates, and special assemblies. The Speech Club worked together to enrich their lives, as well as the lives of MHS. Out- standing presentations were a Christmas play. Eve- ning of Communication in the spring, and speech tournaments. 1 Joyce McGee represented Miss Speech Club during home- coming 2 Speech Club making last minute touch-ups on their 1 car entry 3 Annette was waiting calmly to present her speech 4 Front row I. tor D Smith, D Haynes. R Gillyard. C Wynn P Chandler. W Frazier. B Weger, G Burgess, M Buchanan, S Stil- well J Daniels Back row: B Diekman. B Brothers. L Humes. J Haynes. A Pickles. B Jonas. M Vic. W Watson. K Davis. R. Wesson, k Stott ChatigM ril 8'79 many changes were made in Student Coun- .especially concerning Homecoming Week. Madison High coronation representatives had to be senior girls ran9ed ,0 ThUrSday- and ,ie,d daV thP S. S,udent Counci1 made the rounds of meetings hddnsf pmp?p 9Hheldin PenSaC0la' s,a,e convention held in St. Pete, and national convention located in San Antonio, Texas. Student Council members also were consulted by Mr Ray when problems arose. During basketball season, if you needed to find a Stu- dent Council member, the refreshment booth was a ,0 l0°k Th'S W3S ,heir bi est money making Left Page 1 Front Row L to R D Williams. J Page. V Donaldson. G Branch. W Edwards. T Moffses, E. Smith Second Row-L to R D Wil- liams. S. Bonner. P. Aikens. G. Branch. A. Peterson. P. Mitchell. D. Branch. A. Edwards. S. Butler. L Aikens. S. Aikens Third Row Stand- ing: J. Brown. P Wynn. L Harrington. D Hadden. L Newman. S. Smith. B Wilson. V. Twiggs. Fourth Row R Rowe. W Frazier. D Bai- ley. P Jackson. W Thompkins. M Hubbard. C Alexander. C. Joseph. Sponser — q Ray. 2 Sarah Butler represented Student Council. 3. Edward and Judy were coached by Julianne in the three-legged race Right Page: 1. The Council was all smiles as they represented Madison at district. 2 Jimmy and Timmy were hoping to win the three-legged race 3 Darrell. Carl and Wendell were very helpful at the concession stand 4 Willie was all smiles at district 260Jm , 'ZtiOtoi . . . Watch Out! Where's your helmet? Be careful were words that often used as the skateboard club zoomed around at afternoon practices. The club did such stunts as handstands, back-wheeling and the- daffy To help improve the school during the 78- 79 term, the club planted grass and flowers in differ- ent areas. Front Row, Lett to Right: C Haynes, W Edwards C Holland F B°SfLrHUnrSH fl0kvB Dasher J Milams S Davis J MGR °n er' V B8rrS' A BaC01' T F,elder Thlrd flow' J. Primm N Blair, D. Foster, L. Olive, C. Kelly D Smith D Pen show?nri 2 Wi 'am d'Splayin9 a handstand .' 3 Gary a: 'am0US da y 4 Wlll,am and Gary d°'ng a littto CfifiSS Club . . . Cu The Chess Club was a new arrival to the MHS campus. During their first year they participated in Homecoming Week and held two chess tourna- ments. One of these tournaments was a club tourna- ment of which Terry Humes became champion, and the secona tournament was held for the MHS stu- dents in the spring. 1. Front row. I to r: M. Wesson, K. Morse. P Kelley, K. Rowe, R Harrell, W. Edwards, D. Biernacki. L. Kelley Second row: J. Mey- ers, J. Beauman, T. Humes, G. Brown, A. Bacot, T Fielder, H. Sms, B Swift, T. Moffses. M Money Third row: B. Christmas, sponsor; A. Pittman, J. Primm, N Blair, S Milliron, R Hollings- worth. 2 Miss Chess Club was Katherine Rowe 3. Concentration was a big factor in a chess match 4 William and Chris find chess an enjoyable game BefO ’S Act TtwuCjhoui Hub YpjCuv In November the Beta Club attended the district meeting in Lake City, and also participated in Homecoming week of which they placed third in car competition. On December 5 the Beta Club had a covered-dish dinner. As always, the Beta s sponsored a talent show in February. In the spring they attended the district meeting and went to the convention in Orlando. Senior Beta members were recognized by wear- ing gold tassels at graduation making a nice finish for the year, 1 Fronl row- 1 ,0 f S Fletcher, sponsor. B Sirmon. R Buie, S. Stiiwe . S. MacMahon. L. Newman. S Catron, sponsor V e ’ ST ,SfnderS' J Bael' Second row H Worden W Edwards. Third row C Howard. S Hidy. Fourth row B Worden Sum?.n F,m Row L Lee A Vickers. R Wigelsworth Webb Smith Sia p9S' S Sutler. L Humes Seventh row T C®, S G Burgess. D Hadden Eighth Flow K Hollie T Motees.S Rowe Ninth Row K Rowe. T Revels Tenth Row B Snfioc KrDa o Swi,t Eleven,h Row S Sims. M Maultsby K Surles Twelfth Row: S Milliron, R Rowe. B Brazil 2 Hope r WaS 9U®S'01 ,he 86,3 banquet 3 Stevie. Mandy and PtovKflfctttg cWstio ' FCA, under the direction of Mr. Gary Gazlay, pro- moted and challenged MHS students to Christian fel- lowship. They worked and cooperated as one to ful- fill their goal of service to others throughout the 78- 79 school year. In doing this they worked together in preparing cards for the sick, presenting speakers to the school, and supplied the campus with trash cans. 1 Rosie Knox represented Miss FCA 2 Annette listens as Mr Gazlay explains the FCA proiects 3 Heather is keeping the MHS campus clean of trash 4 Front Row. fo rcL ewnwn. H Wor- den M Kelley. B Quick. B Kelly, L. Kelley. S Hidy. B Worden. S Davis. R Wigelsworth. D Williams. A Edwards Second Row W Register. D Fennenman. G Kelley. J. Gray. B D‘ekman. L Olive D Smith S. Milliron, J Diekman, L Humes. B McGriff. H Stall mgs M Waller. M Hicks Third Row S Smith J Torres. W Edwards. N Blair. B Sirmon. G Kelley. B Hill. M Maultsby. S Sanders. D Barrs. R Knox. G Gazlay. sponsor. E Flournoy. T Leggett. L Baker. R Zygarlowski. K Hollie. T Moffses. G Rhodes T Webb. S MacMahon. M Ross Organizations 67 J.Vl UpltfdcL £jjvu£ Our junior varsity cheerleaders really put their stuff together in order to cheer their football team to district champs. They started the season with hard practice, and were behind the team with a lot of enthusiasm. One of their highlights of the season was participating with the varsity cheerleaders dur- ing Homecoming. I Chrenngal Homecoming was one ol the JVs highlights of the year 2 Betsy and Tracy are waiting tor cheerleadmq practice to get started 3 Front Row. . to r T. Sampson B Ke ey A Ihrftf1 BaCk s S,llweN 8 0u,ck M Smith 4 How does the saying go — Practice makes perfect? Gy iaosts Tumbling off to a busy year, the gymnastic club performed at open house. Then, to raise money for the club, the gymnasts held a bake sale December 17 and 18. A Christmas party was given for the members who exchanges gifts. Too end a busy year, the gymnastic club members took a trip to Disney World. 1 Lynn does a flip for Gymnastic's 2 Sarah splits and shows her ability 3 Left to Right, Top to Bottom; G Jackson, C. Williams, M Smith D Head. L Donaldson, F. McDaniel, build a pyramid. 4 Lett to Right, First Row: S. Clark, L. Robinson Second Row M. Hodge. I Donaldson, R Bennett, R. Edwards. V Moore, C Jack- son O Twiggs Third Row: D. Head, L Mitchel, G Jackson. C Edwards, G. Branch. S. Williams. T Sampson, J Miller Fourth Row: F McDaniel. C. Williams, L. Jones. L Bradley, S Brown, A Joseph. A. Thompkins, V Humphery. M Smith. S. Gervin. Advisor N. Benjamin. B. Brothers CpMt. . . CpVut. . . Qpvat What does it take to conduct spirit'? Ask any of the varsity cheerleaders. Spirit was their main priority of the 78-79 school year. In order to accomplish that goal they first attended a summer cheerleading camp m Orlando where they captured many ribbons and the spirit stick. As MHS opened its doors, they held pep rallies, spirit days, a cheerleading clinic, and sold spirit tow- els. Cheering at games was an activity everyone could see but the treats for the team on game days, and name tags tor team members were some of the more quiet activities carried on by the cheerleaders. 4 70 Organizations Lell Page 1. Spirit Spirit Spirit 2 Mrs Mary Buchanan dressed with other teachers on parade day during homecoming 3. Ann and Annette learned new chants at summer camp in Orlando 4 Susanne, are you ottering Annette and Kim a ride on your scooter?? Right Page 1 L Newman. D Williams. S Sanders. A Edwards. R Wigels- worth. A. Pickles, K Hollie. A Vickers 2 Cheerleaders take time out to do one ot their cheers on the court 3 Pep Rallies always brought spirit to everyone 4 Some of the cheerleaders are getting ready to cheer the team to a victory 5. Kim. Susanne. and Robbin really have the Homecoming spirit Ctodasb, (Umwiti aU Uoty-VM Ckovt With a lot of determination and hard work, the Madison High Music Machine made MHS a proud school. In band competition they received excellent ratings at Troy State; superior ratings at Valdosta’s Southern Open and Tallahassee, Florida; superior ratings, best out of class, and they received five tro- phies from Moultrie, Georgia; and at St. Pete they placed second in parade competition, and they were among the five top bands in the contest The band also held two seasonal concerts on December 18 and in the spring of 1979. Left Page .The MHS band marched In the parade during Home- coming 2 Susie and Scott take a ride downtown on their Music Machine. 3. Group picture Front row. I to r D Thomas, P Pevy W Strickland, V Weatherspoon, V Barrs. K Tyson, F Barfield, K Johnson. M Mosier. S Butler, T. Livingston. H Stallings, B Sir- mon. S Rowe, Second Row B Killingsworth. B Worden. T Mey- ers, S Rooney, S. Garrett. G Branch, S. Smith. S. MacMahon H Worden, A Thomas. M Kelley. C. Howard. C. Howard. D Branch, I Harrington Third Row: M. Edwards, G. Kelley. G. Suries. J Haynes K. Surles. M Wesson R Zygarlowski. G Green. P. Kelley. R Wesso . Revels. L Sirmon, C. Bu.e. L. Gaither. V Tw.ggs_FourTh Row J Ford I Sapp. 0. Dobbs. M. Burnett. L Baker. K Rowe J Argen- bnght T. Leggett. L. L Reeves. T Humes. G Rhodes. ttman. K Alexander. N Jackson. Fifth Row T Webb. J «'•B wif1 Kelley K Placzkowski. M Hubbard. T. Buie. A. Anderson. B McCntt P Branch. Sixth Row: J Williams. O. Gallon. M. Leggett. a Rranch R Bennett. L. Combass. R. Knox. L Lee. V. Moore. S Smith L Humes. B Weger. Seventh Row M Maultsby. E. Valerv tme S Milliron. G. Oliver. D Smith. B Dasher.Right Page-1 The MHS band perlormmg on field at Troy stat olaaue the band received during state competition at St Pete J. pVte - here we come again ” 4 The Madison Music Machine received five trophies at Moultrie. GA 5 Has the camera aroused you from your dinner. Mr Gazla A Qhfiup 0 (jqHxw An important part of the Madison Music Machine was the MHS drill team and majorettes. Each week they practiced hard and long hours to make their half-time shows perfect. Flag routines, rifle routines, and dance steps all brought a variety of color and excitement to their half-time shows as they marched on field. 3 4 Lett Page 1 Front Row. I t r P Branch. I Sapp J Baeb, D Townsend. T Webb Back Row P Mitchell. G Kelley. J Ford L Harrinqton M Edwards. A Jackson 2 Teresa. Donna, and Jud are fired up with Cougar spirit 3 Time to gather our flags for drill feam practice 4 Tanya representing Miss Drill Team during hnmecomma Right Page 1 Rille P Peavy 2 Ma orettes S Rowe B Sirmon 3 Anita and Ins found pleasure ' working with the Hags 4 Front Row. I to r V Weatherspoon. M Mosier S Butler K Tyson. Back Row K Johnson. W Strickland. F Bar- field. T. Livingston 4 Orgoniiotions 7 MoJuScO'Qlugm UvthbQpoihcjlcb The Mahisco Singers were again an outstanding group at Madison High School. With their new Choral Director, Gary Gazlay, they came on strong. At this year’s Christmas Concert, held at Van H. Priest Audito- rium, they changed their act a little. They not only sang Christmas Carols, they added some of the more popular hit songs. Songs such as Even Now, Always and For- ever, and Mr. Froggie Went A Courtin' filled their show. Then before students let out for the Christmas Holidays the Mahisco Singers performed a few of their best son® for the whole school. During the second semester of school, they gav Community Concerts. They performed at Pine Lakf Nursing Home in Greenville and Madison Primary School. Then when Spring came along, they gave their Annual Spring Concert at Van H. Priest Auditorium Left Page 1. Front Row-1, to r.-T. Moffses, E. Sapp, M. Money. 2nd Row-J. Aikens. W. Register. J. Page, T. Roebuck. 3rd Row: V. Barrs, G. Kelley, S. Chewning, C, Howard.4th Row: C. Kelley. E. Smith, S. Black- man. 5th Row: B. Kelley, D. Biernacki, W. Frazier, C. Thompson, D. Rutherford. 6th Row: J. Brown, L. Lee, B. Quick. 7th Row: S. Sanders. A Weatherspoon, T. Leggett, K. Williams, R. Knox, L. Kelley. 2 Miss Mahisco Singers Diane Biarnacki. 3. Gennette and Miranda practice 4 hard for the Christmas Concert. 4. Rosie tries her hardest to see the music. 5. Gena, Iris, Susanne, and Vicki being serious for once. Right Page — 1. Mr. Gazlay describes the mood of the piece to Carol. 2. A small part of the boys section. 3. Mahisco Singers crack up over a pri- vate joke. 4. Hurry and turn the page Lisa Kay! 5. The Mahisco Singers performing at the Christmas Concert. Organizations 77 (Sefcfttig Iwolv L The Future Teachers of America involved themselves with many activities during the 78-79 school year. Their activities were as follows: participation in Homecoming, a visit to Greenville’s nursing home at Christmas, special treats for teachers on Valentine's Day, teaching the students at the pri- mary and middle schools, and a trip to Busch Gardens in May. I Sophia practices teaching at the Primary School 2. Tina Bar- field as Miss FTA 3. Norman teaching in Mrs Burgess' room. 4 Club members loading bus to go to nursing home in Greenville 5. Gwen, Norman, and Julianne filling teachers' boxes on Valentines Day Front row, I. tor.: B. McDaniel. A. Bar- field. D. Branch, M. Graham, C. Haw- kins, C. Robinson. B. Washington, L. Robertson, G. Burgess, N Barfield, J. Brown. A Bethay. M Burnett. S Smith. Second row: J Brown, N Jackson, K Donaldson. S Williams. T. Johnson. E. Fields, M. Ford, L. Ajkens, G. Bailey. F. Barfield, T. Liv- ingston, W. Thompkins, S. Gervin, J. Haynes. P. Jackson, C Alexander. T. Washington, C. Mobley. K. Johnson, P Simmons. DtSC S Oti tftfi GO' Discoers dazzed their way into the busy life of M.H.S. Hustling off to a fun year, discoers rolled away at a Christmas party on December 14. Starting the New Year off with a trip to FAMU, Feb. 15, they performed for the Black Archives. Discoers put on a fashion show March 27, to raise money for their banquet which was held on, May 1, ending a busy year. 1 Linda Janice, and Debra smile at the end ot their performance.2 Bottom to Top. Left to Right. D McQuay. W Pride. B Brothers. M Burnett, L. Bradley, J. Givens, J Aikens, A Bethay. C Dopson. M Wil- liams, i. Henley, T. Sampsons, D Smith, M Ford, C Robinson, V Donaldson, C. Peacock, C Joseph 3. Jerome. Linda. Mary, vicky and Marilyn do their version of Saturday Night Fever 4 Janice caught net paying attention Starting the year off with the selling of Tom Watt kits, mem- bers of Future Business Leaders of America earned $1764.50 through super salesmanship and pretty smiles. Iris Sapp was top sales person with a total of $230.00. These good will spreaders traveled to the Happy Rest Home bringing fruit baskets and a bouquet of flowers to the resi- dents there. Potato Chips, coke, peanuts, dip, cookies, and punch were the ingredients to a yummy Christmas party. The FBLA members indulged themselves for a change since they’d been so giving the year through. Valentine’s Day was the time FBLA members honored the faculty with refresh- ments. FBtA BKMjjkb f-fappium 80 Organizations Len Page — I. Miss FBLA. Brenda Jonas. 2. Tris Sapp, top sales person, unloads Tom Watt kit. 3. Teresa Exum. makes way with fruit baskets 4 FBLAer's working hard to finish fruit baskets Right Page — 1. Maggie and Lynn hang valentines in the library for the faculty party. 2 Standing — I. Sapp. R. Zygarlowski. M Brandies. Advisors; Mrs Pullium. J Peeples. V Brasby, B. McDaniel. L. Harris. S Davis. L. Strickland. Second Row — J. Agner. V Barrs. L Green. K Suries. T. Moody. L Green Third Row — o Barrs. E. Flournoy. B Jonas. K. Kent. P Wynn. L Har- nngton 3 Kitty. Mrs Pulliam, and Teresa prepare fruit baskets for the nursing home. 4. Robin. Kathy and Iris cut out valentines. IwoM Ff-(Am f-fom Busy Ypaa, Zooming off to a fresh start, Future Homemakers of America were busier than ever. They kicked off their activities with a peanut boil in the bowl. At the district meeting in Live Oak, on November 14, they won awards in every category possible. The FHAers traveled to Jas- per to visit a cannery on November 28. Collecting funds on main street for MD, holding a car wash at Skis, and stuffing stockings for kids at Christmas were just a few of the things that kept the FHAers busy. FHAers also attended state convention which was held in Orlando They supplied the school with trash cans so that it would be a cleaner place in which to learn Monthly speakers, service projects, parties and the annual banquet rounded out a very busy year. Left Page: 1 Representing FHA was Eugenia Flournoy 2. Front row Left to right— advisor Mrs L Sweat. C. Chewing. D. Barrs. E Flournoy. P Chandler. T. Moody. V Barrs. K. Williams. L. Hol- ley. M Ellington. S. Bonner. A Jackson. M Kelley. T. Roebuck. G Branch. Advisor, M Barrs. Second row D. Clark. C Williams. L Roebuck. D Odom. W Strickland. V Jariel. D. Pennington. K Castner. M Stephens. B Phillips. C McQuay. K. Peacock. V Brasby. J. Pride. J. McQuay. D Robinson. D Adams. D Weather- spoon. C Cherry Third row— P Peavy. B Kelly. M Graham. S. Butler. L Green. S. Davis. M Brandies. C Wynn. J. Agner. D. Wells. M Waters. D. Hadden. D. Williams. K Williams. S Rooney. M Robinson. R. Denny. R Graves Fourth row— C Blanton. T Cruce. P. Wynn. D Jones. S. Whittimore. L Harrington. K Cast- ner. L Welch. H Johns. V. Twiggs. C. Johnson. L. Williams. M 4 Havard, T. Wallace. C. Register. V. Walker. M Reeves. L. Barrs. P Mosier. P Blanton. R. Hall. F Cowart. J. Dobson. E. Haynes. B Artz. K Pridgeon. L Agner. E. Humphrey. T Copeland. 3. Lori Holley collects money for M D Drive 4 FHAer’s working on Homecoming car. Right Page: 1. Valdosta Police department demonstrating self-defense on rape 2 The new 1978- 79. officers at installation. 3 Joann, receives her award from Lynn. 4 Mrs. Branch, asks Deann for her recipe, at Home Ec Fair Organizations 83 Po Ptfafe Qay$ ItflU Paw Prints new editor, Mickey Starling, and statf kept MHS students and faculty well informed on a monthly basis. The main money raiser for the paper was the sale of subscrip- tions at the beginning of the school year. Their last issue was dedicated to the Senior Class in which each member participated in the last will and testament.” The Paw Prints staff got a taste of the real world since the paper is published by a local professional printer, Jimbob. Organizations 1 Front Row, I. to r: J. Haynes. V. Jarriel, D Pennington. S Davis, Second Row: M Starling, W Williams. E Sapp, C. Burnette. 2 Miss Paw Prints. Deann Pennington 3 Mr. Williams and Mickey Starling discuss the technical side of a newspaper 4 John Primm helping out. 5. Delivering papers can be a hectic job 5 QJWrty Couacrf UctA l cdbWo k Checking books out is just one of the many jobs in the day of a library assistant. Other jobs include set- ting up projectors, running errands, putting up books, and helping students who are unfamiliar to a library find their way around. Under the guidance of Mrs. Twiggs, the new librarian, the assistants learned how to run a library smoothly. . Front Row, I. to r.: R. Williams. L. Aikens, W. Frazier, M. Bran- dies. T. Cruce, M Waring, T. Ginn. Second Row: V. Twiggs, G. Branch, E. Smith, S. Clark, C Alexander. J. Primm, R. Hollings- worth, R. Williams. 2. Jim Rowe keeping the books in the library orderly. 3. Miss Library Council, Kelli Burns and her escort, Mike Waring. 4 Winford Frazier stamping James Deas' book. C LfD riruj . . . f Once again the Carpentry Class has been improving MHS. fter repainting their classroom, they added an extra room i the back for storage. Another storage room was built by e Carpentry Class behind the lunchroom. During Homecoming week the Carpentry class came out i top with the 1 float. When they weren’t working on their at, they were building the frame for the Queen's float. The class always has some project going to improve MHS. This year it was a picnic table on cam- pus, a bench for the cheerleaders at Lanier Field and an entrance sign at the front of the school. 16 Organizations Len Page - I Advanced I to r - Front Row - J O'Quinn. A Brown D Jonas, B Hawkins. A Brown. 2nd Row — F Williams. S Plark A Shea. D Head. R Pryor. J Primm. 2 Mr Bodenstem clowns around 3 The Carpentry class works hard on their storage room Pre-Vocational I to r. Front Row — t Rowell. L Davis. T Rogers. M Hodge A West A. Hall. R Stokes 2nd Row — W Biernacki. W. Lamb W Collins. B Latner. T Garner. M Hicks. R Hicks. W Dixon Rioht Paoe — 1 The Carpentry Class had the number one float 2 Avery and Howard look on as John does all the work 3 Richard packs the d!rl around one of the pedes 4 Beg.nn.ngi Gaston. R Hollingsworth. P Arnold 2nd Row A Thomas. M Hewitt. Pickles. K Wilson Scietur 0W —£cJiAo £|iK ttt Homecoming was the first major activity of the Sci- ence Club with Lisa Kelley representing the club. The Science Club brought on the Christmas spirit by deco- rating the entrance of the school with wreaths and gar- lands. As the new year came around the Science Club presented a magic show on January 22, and the sci- ence fair, which was held on January 29 and 30. The fair contained seventy-one projects. The club then ended their year of activities with a trip to Florida Caverns and Jim Woodworth Dam on April 11. Left page lirsl row. M Welling, G Suries, H Sims, A Bacot. S Mcmahon T Fielder, A Thomas, second row. M Howard. R Thomas, P Peavy, V Barrs. S Stilwell. E Biernacki, third row. G Thompson B Keiley. D. Biernacki, S Sims. T Moftses. C Hol- land fourth row. L Combass. J Page. D Fenneman. W Register. W Edwards K Davis. G Stokes. K Morse 2 Pam Peavy pre- sides at one of the Science Club Meetings. 3 Lisa Kelley repre- sents the science club in the homecoming parade Right page. 1. Mr Stokes discussing their trip to Florida Caverns at one of the science club meetings. 2 Dorothy enjoys looking at the differnent science projects. 3 Matt Yates with his first place, physical sci- ence display. 4 Susie Sims with her over-all winning project ■iODARAT Organizations 89 £e u w ffA ott U Uovft Under the supervision of Mr. David Smith, the Senior FFA Chapter did many helpful things such as the build- ing of the new barn. The chapter also participated in National FFA Week, the Forestry Contest, District Con- test and on soil judging. One of the greater achieve- ments was the election of two officers from our Senior FFA Chapter to the subdistrict chapter. leti Page 1 P Arnold. A Welch. W Four A Pres. L Barrs. S Pulnal. R Bell. W Willis. M Ellington. R Kemp. R Cata amo. N Abbott. R Harrell. T Sapp. D Walker. C Pulliam. R Wiliams. R Pavne W. Hamrick. J Chamberlin, O Thomas. L Buchanan. G Herndon R Thomas. D Banks. C. Kelley. A Fletcher. J Burns. Dorman. M Quick. J Oqum. E Evans. D Sapp. M Cala arno, J Berry, S Williams. L Dorman. K Barrs, R Littleton. D Smith. Ellis G Ragans, E Hardon, J Gary 2 Mr Smith instructing in building the barn 3. FFA members painting the barn Right Page ( W Willis conducts FFA meeting 2 Keith is making himself useful at the farm 3 Marcia waves gracefully along with her escort Rod- ney 4 Mr Smith talks about National FFA week and the new calenders LpjiAidiAjQ About Uji hjiskp Gary FFAers rolled through the year with an emphasis on leadership. Starting off the year Future Farmers of America made a trip to Moultrie, Ga. to visit a Farm Equipment Expo and later attended a leadership convention in Gainsville. They attended Judging contests in Tallahassee in October and Tampa, Florida in April. The chapter gave a Christmas party for its officers, and ended a year of hard work with their annual banquet. 1 Representing Gary FFA was V Donaldson. Queen; W Thompkin Escort; and E. Biernacki, attendant. 2. Front Row, I. to r : B Brother J. Pittman, M Rodgers, L. Donaldson, W Thompkms, Second Ro M. Brown. H. Cherry, E. Biernacki, J Davis. G. Sheffield, C. Burnett C. Roundtree, V Donaldson Third Row B Cantey. T Weathe spoon, R. Jonas, Q. Peek. D. Williams. B. Moore, M, Joseph, Peterson, J. Weatherspoon, B. Williams. Fourth Row: W. Willis, Pickles, J. Edwards, C. Alexander, E. Davis. A. Pittman, K. Donali son, M. Davis, S. Smith, R. Davis, A. Branch. L Haynes Fifth Row, Smith, K Ginn. P. Branch, K. Wilson, E Davis, G Latimore, Woods. E Bailey, P. Hiers, W Olson 3 John Lundell practicing Pari mentary procedure. 4. Mr. E. R. Scott and the Gary FFA officers. G. St................................... - - - Mr G. Strickland and Willie Thompkins discussing Gun Safety. 92 Organizations Cfsftiusti CM) The Spanish Club, one of the renewed clubs at Madison High was on the ball as they became involved in the 78-79 school year. The club was responsible for providing the school with wood for the bonfire during homecoming week. Their entry in the car division placed second in the Homecoming parade. Becoming aware of the Spanish influence in our society was one of the goals of the Spanish Club. . . ..EspoiioG' 1 Spanish Club getting it together tor the parade 2 Lynn Harris represent- ing Spanish Club. 3. Front Row: D Richter. B Dasher. S Butler. B. Raines. D Bailey. E. Biernacki, B Williams Second Row W Waring. L Waring, L. Green. M Graham. T Humes. J Bowman, Third Row: G. Bailey, J Torres. 8 Brazil, L. Harris. Z Macfadden, V Weatherspoon W e SttiytckUig j vt Ocw Roots 7o© . I I The Black History club at Madison High was also searching for its roots during the 1978-79 school year. Two of the things on their agenda were a trip to Florida A M University's art exhibit and a program during the week of Feb. 19-23 which was Black His- tory week. In recognition of February being Black History month, the club members drew posters and poems which they presented in front of the student body. 1. Kneeling left to right: W. Frazier, K. Peacock, E. Nicholson, sponsor, S. Bonner, S. Dixon, Sitting: V. Bowles, J. McQuay, F. Barfield, G. Latimore, B. Jonas, V. Brasby, C. Mobley, W. Wil- liams, M Graham, M. Davis. Standing: J. Jackson, P. Aikens, M Hubbard, S. Smith, V. McGhee, H. Mays. M Pride, F. Williams, E. Smith. Ft. Frazier. 2 Mr Nicholson and Voncile relax during meet- ing. 3. Ivan listening attentively as he presides. . Kathy Peacock represents Miss lack History Club. 2. Miss Griffin discussed plans for the Club’s trip. 3 Kathy discussed plans for the Black History programs with the club members. 4 Sandra and some other members discuss the Black History Pro- gram. 3 Organizations 95 The Art Club's second year at the High school was even better than their first. At the Art Show in Perry, during the Pine Tree Festival, Dorsey Williams' drawing of Life Defender received Honorable Mention. When Christmas rolled around, ’he club held a Christmas party at Ken’s Barbeque, Dec. 19. April was the time when every member got to show off his work to the whole school. They had a beautiful display in the auditorium during the Academic Fair. Later in the year, the Art Club put on a play, Art throught the Ages. A Y ta Otfioftutfej School WPS PVPn Left Page 1. Front Row I. tor. —G. Branch, K Maulden. M. Tolar. N. Blair, L. Humes, D McQuay, J. Vaughn. 2nd row — C. Howard. M. Smith, S. Walden, K. Castner, P. Chandler, L. Newman. R. Morrison. S. Jordan, K. Mosier 3rd Row — T. Hendry, C Burnette, K. Pryor, R. Hollingsworth, K. Stott. P. Arnold, M Money. R Hall. K. Hartley, R. Harrell 4th Row — N. Lundell, L. Reeves. J Agner, J. LaValley, R. Lit- tleton, L. Welch. 5th Row — A. Pittman, S. Dupuis. J Wambolt, S. Holt, H. Mosier. W. Harrelson. 6th Row — R. Blackman. K. Starke, S. Clark. E. Farmer. J Hartley. R Lindsey 7th Row — J. Argenbright. C. Ragans. B. Dasher, W. Pride. L. Gaither. P. Haviland. C. Morse. 0. Dobbs. 2. Linda displaying her oil paintings in the hall 3. Kevin work- ing hard to tmish his rug. Right Page — 1. Miss Art Club Linda New- man 2 Dorsey Williams puts the tinishing touches on his picture Life Defender 3. Art Club members admiring the posters they sold. 4. Our art teacher, Mrs. Scott. 5. Mike touches up his drawing of the boxers Ufifitoig ctAj . . . Deadlines, no quad-packs, lack of grease pencils and lost pictures are just a few of the hectic problems of the Mahisco Staff, but it wasn’t all work and no play. For Christmas the Mahisco Staff enjoyed a dinner at the home of their advisor, Mrs. E. Barrs, December 14, 1978, and then they enjoyed still another party December 19, 1978. In April the staff enjoyed a cook-out at Cherry Lake. This year the staff has been full of fun and work. They ended the year by passing out that super Mahisco '79. 1. Mahisco Staff as they really are. 2. Representing Mahisco Staff, Kathy and her escort, Randy. 3. Curriculum working hard to meet the last deadline. 4, Front Row — loft to right — G. Branch, V. Bowles. G. Branch. T. Livingston, V Donaldson, M. Smith, C. Hawkins, T. Moffses. Second Row—R. Zygarlowski, L. Newman, T. Webb, K. Suries, R. Smith, L. Newman, S. Bonner, A. Edwards. Third Row— C. Robinson, D. Williams, D. Biernacki, I. Sapp, J. Haynes, M. Hubbard, R. Williams. Fourth Row — J. Baeli, E. Barrs. 5. Vicky, Betsy, and Lina as they assist the school photog- rapher. R fi I RaM RoM Go Cougars”. . . Those were the words cheered from the Madison High Pep Club The Pep Club kept spirit and enthusiasm going at the M.H.S. games. The club had several exciting activities this year, but, riding a bus to the away games was the peppiest of them all. 1 Sandra Bonner represented the Pep Club 2. Front row: left to right: Miss R. Aikens, Sponsor, D. Williams, J. Ford, L. Robinson, B. Bennett, Mrs. S. Washington. Sponsor, back row: W Burnette, C. Morse, R. Williams. C. Williams. 3. Janice explains that in being presi- dent there's a lot of responsibilities A Cathy, Debra. Bertha and Classie relax just before the meeting starts 100 Curriculum Curriculum 101 The Madison High administration introduced several new programs this year aimed at better attitudes. The time-out room was instituted under the direction of Bill Raines to cut down on suspensions. Another change came in a cut in the in-school activity. More activities became extra-curricular so that students would have more time in class. The Student Advisory Committee and Student Council worked very close with the administra- tion. Each nine weeks, good behavior was reinforced by showing a movie to all students who had not been refer- red to the office for discipline. The Apple Dumpling Gang was the first movie The school board got involved this year with the ground breaking ceremony and the Home- coming Parade 102 Curriculum Leti Pace 1 James A Ray 2 Dennis Miller 3 Mr Ray and Mr Miller talking about the time out room 4 Mr Braswell and Mr Buchanan breaking ground 5 Mrs Odom gives Jim an errand to run Right Pace 1 Pat gives Mr Nicholson his pay check 2 School Board members in the Homecoming Parade 3 Mr Buchanan smiles tor you 4 School Board members at ground breaking Aw CufyitoHjb The Madison High aides did a supreme job helping teach- ers. typing letters, running errands, bookkeeping, recording attendance, handling money, filing and in short, taking care of all the housekeeping chores that are so necessary. Stu- dent aides have always been invaluable in keeping the school running smooth, but this year with the loss of CETA funds and the frequent breakdown of the intercom, student aides were especially appreciated. Lett Page 1 Mrs Prince doing her paper work 2 Mrs Chancv counting club money. 3 Evelyn Chancy 4 Margaret Moore 5 Jim checking the absence list 6 Barbara Odom 7 Louise Smith Right page t Mrs Tillman explains the SAT test to Velma and Neil 2 Wmford checks a book tor James 3 Mrs Cherry going over Bar- bara s grades with her 4 Tim filing for overdue books 5 Lucille Cherry 6 Barbara Tillman 7 Alma Twiggs Qtudmts Nfeecl CpetioA C um m Curriculum 105 Career Guidance Week that MHS held November 21- 24 was a major contribution of the Guidance Depart- ment. Through posters and speakers, students were given an opportunity to explore the offerings of many fields of work. PSAT, SAT, ASVAB and the all important State-wide Assessment Test II for graduation were coor- dinated by Mrs. Cherry and Mrs. Tillman Group guid- ance consisted of orientation, study skills, exploring careers, personal grooming, and decision making for 9th and 10th graders; self and career awareness, post high school planning, and decision making for 11th and 12th graders. In February they developed Career Day for 11 th graders. The Media Center under the direction of Mrs. Twiggs, combined the usual resource materials. Developmental Reading Lab, career information and the new VTR machine in order to meet the individual needs of stu- dents. BMUfotU Baste: JZmdutg a W UtUia lish cti iHonfr o i •• � _ .. Vr The English students at Madison High pulled out their thinking caps during the 78-79 term as they prepared tor reading and writing assignments which consisted of such books and materials as Macbeth. Moby Dick.and he Lord of the Flies. As for the writing assignments on the agenda were term papers, and book reports. IhM:s FaugW instructing students tor their daily assignments 2 iw 1 Miss Aikens helping Lisa with class work 2 Boy English sure makes you concentrate 3 Ivan working in the reading lab 4 Mrs. Murphy and Melvin working together 5 Mrs Buchanan helps students understand the finer points of English Ukd istcmdmiQ Ejuiineameiife CkJhitqd MJ-tQ GWetds’ UWs Experiments, health reports, tests and dissecting ani- mals were all part of the science program that kept the Madison High students busy as bees during the 78-79 school year. From general health, to biology, to chemistry the students worked hard to understand the workings of the different environments. ments ; h',S=laSS ' udons lor the.r da.ly assign- ZZJ: Constant studying keeps the grades up. doesn't it i Pa in9 close attention is one of Charlie s good study habits 4 Mrs Fletcher keeps a close eye on the class as thev GewStTkes 6 A c ,0 s 7 Carolyn Ray 8 Wotiifiwofecs, It’s U o tiv It. Headscratching, finger counting and nail biting were some of the habits math students at Madison High used to ease nervous tension while in the act of problem solving. During the 78-79 school term some of the classes welcomed guests into the classroom to speak on mathematical subjects. Through it all the students were kept on their toes. 1 Catherine Brooks 2 Susanne is very eager to learn about interpre- tatas m her trigonometry class. 3 Working individually with stu- dents is one ot Mrs Harter s high points. 4. Sylvia Catron 5 Carolyn Edwards 6 Thomas found that even mathematics has its ups and downs 7 Marilyn decided that even algebra deserved a few smiles 8 W. T. Grant9 Carol Harter 10 C W Hendrix 11 Barry Keohn Curriculum 109 A CecW Lmk atYesimd u IS 7ft-7Q woar ia oc filial w The History Department this 78-79 year was filled with activities ranging from projects to field trips and then to just plain ole' studying. Death and Dying, in Mrs. Barrs Anthro- pology Class, was a big event this year with a trip to T.J. Beggs Funeral Home. Miss Griffin, a newcomer to the department, assigned Black History projects to her American History Classes. The students chose their own projects which varied from a miniature model of a plantation to sam- ple quilting. Mr. Earp believed in the Book Worm routine, which consisted of research papers. Mrs. Argenbright, a firm believer in see it and believe it, took many field trips, such as the one she and her classes took to the NFJC Fine Arts Show in January. L Jer ' Wllliam' and Rodney lake a step into the old west with the'f American History projects 2 Students in Anthropology take a trip to the Florida State Museum in Gainesville 3 Mr Earn showing John the A he made on his term paper 4 Thais work 'ng hard on her lab work sheet in American History. 5 Opal rrs 7 Gwen Earp 8 Vivwn G Wn 9 Ho+wfi Ec. ft Necessity I7v Curriculum 111 The Madison High School Home Economics Department was on the ball this year. Mrs. Barrs and Mrs. Sweat helped students learn the necessities of life. Mrs. Sweaf put in a bit of taste” as she taught her cooking class the importance of a good meal. She also gave a hand in the future motherhood scene, by teaching child care and taking a trip to Wee Folks Day Nursery. Mrs. Barrs helped her Human Relations Class have a better under- standing about themselves and the people around them. Money is the hardest thing to hold on to, but Mrs. Barrs helped her sewing classes to make it rather than buy it, and it didn’t stop there. On January 29th, students put their talents together; such as cooking, macrame, knitting, crocheting, decoupage, painting, sewing, and more, coming up with the Home Ec. Fair. I Lynn and Della Iron those wrinkles out in sewing class 2 Marcia working hard on her sewing project 3 Mrs Barrs showing off the projects in the Home Ec. Fair 4 Mrs Faught takes a taste of the goodies at the fair 5. Mon- to 70 Rarr 0 5 SwGdt A U cty to'Oy Better Ufa The agriculture classes have the distinction of building the first permanent building at the new high school the barn for the livestock. When the ag boys were not build- ing they were busy raising livestock, corn, soybeans, vegetable gardens, and peanuts. Forestry management, leadership, and good business practices were equally stressed. The carpentry classes, as usual, were on hand to apply their skills wherever there was a need. The video tape stand in the gym, shelves in classrooms, homecom- ing, prom decorations as well as the addition behind the lunchroom illustrate the diversity of their skills. Left page 1. Carpentry class building a new storage building. 2. Tim and David Sapp working with the steer. 3 Alex Brown paint- ing the picnic table. 4. Robert Bell harrowing in the field. 5. John Bodenstein. 6 E R Scott 7 David Smith Right page. 1 Mr Smith digging up homework. 2. Mr Scott’s parliamentary procedure team hard at work 3. Mr Smith at the new school barn. 4 David Jonas drilling away —A Wfijm of Evpmsim Through exciting contests, delightful concerts and artistic art shows the MHS Humanities Department stim- ulated the students of Madison High. Gary Gazlay and the Madison High Music Machine proved their talents as they brought home trophies as they were judged supe- rior in many areas. Mr. Gazlay added to his responsibili- ties this year by directing the Mahisco Singers and Cho- rus. They added to the pleasure of music by singing at Open House, and having a Winter and Spring Concert at the Van H. Priest Auditorium. Deborah Scott helped stu- dents understand the art world by taking trips to NFJC to observe exhibits. She not only helped students to find a hidden creativity within themselves, she made the com- munity aware of the talents of the art students through the art show at the Academic Fair, and as they entered art work at the Pine Tree Festival in Perry. 4 TtaBuSitt S WoM f$ GrtAUMjQ Some students ot MHS realized the importance ot a business world. As they watched their tutures form before their eyes, Evelyn Pulliam and Janice Peeples helped them build the foundation to a growing world. They began with bits and pieces of the basic things such as — what finger goes on what key, and what's the big round thing? Then they began building with great concentration. This consisted of business fil- ing, recording management, and financial duties. Lett Page: f Kevin concentrating on the process ot cutting yarn 2 As we've all heard — Practice makes perfect 3 Oadie, just a portion ot the MHS Music Machine. 4 Asa hanging his drawing to help brighten up the halls ot Madison High 5 Gary Gazlay 6 Deborah Scott Right Page 1 Gloria getting it down on paper before the bell rings. 2. Let your fingers do the walking 3. Mrs Peeples lending a helping hand to Karen 4 Accounting was the hardest part for Buddy 5. Janice Peeples 6 Evelyn Pulliam lU lWm C's — Coofoag, e three C’s Wfirp wiHolw i icoH Kw i.._i_.. . . _ _ Wl The three C’s were widely used by the lunchroom staff at Madison High School. Mrs. Martin, in charge of the staff kept things in order and along with the staff, kept things in spic-n- span shape. Keeping M.H.S. well-fed, also extended to the many ban- quets during the year. I Front Row Gertrude Washington, Tera Roth. Henri Tuten Back ,azran' ,Mamie walker' Sy|via Cressley, Charlie Myers Maebella W son. Mary Pickles. Bernice Marlin 2, Students enjoy the hot mea s served by the cafeteria 3 Keeping the school clean was 1 on Mr. Joe Hardy's list Mr. Hardy, was in charge of the maintenance department Clean classrooms, clean campus, warm classrooms in the winter, and delivering supplies to everyone was all part of their job keeping MHS running smooth. Fitness is Ttielrt Business Basketball, weight training, and soccer were just a few of the many activities of the physical education classes at Madison High School for the 78-79 term. Helping the students to maintain and achieve good physical abilities and goals were the jobs of Nancy Benjamin, Norman Sims, and Frank Yanossy. 1. Mike, Troy, Freddie. Jerome and Willie were of the 200 weight lift- ers. 2. Bowling was one of the activities the girls p.e class enjoyed 3. Weight training was one of the activities Jeff enjoyed 4. Nancy Ben- jamin 5. Norman Sims 6. Frank Yanossy Dev twg QkM R tkFuW Skill developing is what is happening at the adult center again this year. Moving out into the community and serving while learning is an important aspect of the process. MHS students gained skills in brick-laying, service station attend- ance, nursing, drafting, nursery operations, drafting and vocational office education. 1 Howard 'S on his way to being a first class mechanic 2 Draft- ing is a skill desired by Pam 3 Annie, Carolyn. Shirley. Vivian and Jo Ann wait for their assignment for the day 4 One of the brighter spots of Annie's and Carolyn's nursing training 5 Bemta takes a pause from her assignment in VOE 1 VOE is very satisfying for Lindy. 2 Darryl practices the skill of laying bricks level. 3 Ishmo and Linda are developing their skills in the greenhouse 4 Bubba and fellow student watch closely as Mr Calloway shows him how Classes 12 1. Gary Willis showing his method ot attracting girls. 2 Mona Kelley and Melanie Howard snacking during break 3. One ot the favorite pastimes in the library for John and Terry — chess. 4. Don Flowers and Thais Washington together at break 5. Jerri Haynes has definitely been told some good news about the literacy test 5ft are Xndi fidu {fee d our oafrl r$ae,S; J it rov Iri typpr Fl s i Xrj s o-s rS 1 PtesIunClM tfteiuS What kind of friends influence you? — The friends that influence me are the ones I can trust and depend upon when in times of sorrow. Cindy Ragans — Friends that act like they have some sense. Tina Merritt — The kind that are true and can get along with other people and not talk about you behind your back. Karen Johnson If you were President, what would be one thing you would do to better the world? — To prevent bad habits people have and to bring peace between all countries. Ricky Bennett — To establish better relations with other countries. Scott Collins — Unite the world in peace. Darryl Branch If you had one wish what would it be? — To finish high school. Irvin Haynes — For people to come together instead of apart. Wil- lie Aikens — Our school system to get better. Cheryl Agner If you thought the school needed improvement, what improvements would you contribute? — More spirit and equal rights. Jimmy Givens — Pep rallies for the JV football players like the var- sity. Deborah Williams — Money for a better school and equipment. Jud- son Williams What are your views on the events that will occur when we move into the new school? — I think it will be interesting to find out what hap- pens when we get together. Mandy Maultsby — I think the people from each school will find it hard to get used to each other at first, but the next year will probably be better. Heather Worden — I think it will be hard to adjust to the new school because the order of the classrooms will be differ- ent. Leigh Baker Do you think the world will ever have peace? Why Why not? — No everyone thinks they’re better than everyone else. Robert Blackman — No, because everyone wants to be a boss. Bar- bara Branch — Yes, because I think the world is getting better everyday. Lavern Jones What are your views on the rules at MHS? They should go by the rules not just make them. Clyde Aikens — They are good. James Graves — They are too strict!!! Anthony West How do you feel love is shown between fellow MHS students? — There isn’t any because they said, No physical contact! Willie Willis — By friendship. Larry Davis — By helping you cheat on a test. Jeff Flefcher Back Row Bill Brothers — Parlimentarian, Marvella Bowles — Secretary, Doug Pickles — Treasurer, Front Row Brenda Wash- ington — Vice President. Darryl Branch — Parliamentarian, Grace Burgess — President 122 Classes A Nfcu . Ken. Rusty. Mike, and Leigh during their f'ee time 2 Heather Worden enjoying the Field Day happenings Cheryt Agner Janice Alexander Jeanette Aikens Tommy Alexander Melvin Aikens Jennifer Argenbright Willie Aikens Ashley Bacol Clyde Akins Tom Bailey Deidre Aldridge Leigh Baker Audrey Barlield Marilyn Barlield Kenny Barrs Jeff Bearden Sylvester Beasley Eddie Bell Jimmy Beauman Walter Biernacki Robert Blackman Susan Blackman Calvin Bonner Marvella Bowles Dorothy Bradley Barbara Branch Darryl Branch Bill Brazil Glen Brinson Luther Brinson Classes 1 23 atflAUQ R Bill Brothers Darrel Brown Mike Brown Victoria Bryant Christie Buie Thomas Buie Grace Burgess CherieChewning Wendy Burnett Donna Clark Blake Cantey Charlie Carter Cynthia Cherry Lamar Cherry Dale Collins Scott Collins Lamar Combass Pam Cooper Wendell Dixor, Michael Cooks Tammy Copeland Carl Dopson Jay Daniel James Edwards Jack Davis Joseph Edwards Larry Davis Miranda Edwards Mike Deas Jeff Fletcher 124 Classes .efl Page Herbert Glover takes a break between classes Ight Page Tommy Bailey is thrilled about the party given by he cheerleaders Mike Fox James Gallon Todd Garner Jackie Gaskins Ken Ginn Columbus Givens Jimmy Givens Herbert Glover James Graves Carlene Gray Alford Hall Alvin Haynes Gerald Haynes Irvin Haynes Timothy Haynes Jerome Henley Mike Hicks Robert Hicks Beth Hill Sandra Hill Marvin Hodge Susan Holt Cheryl Howard Melanie Howard Phil Howell Emily Humphrey Charlie Jackson Clarence Jackson Glyms Jackson Vivian Jackson Classes 125 UoMiCovnutg Big W ik (fijv Pi s(uu6n Karen Johnson Randy Johnson Ricky Johnson Shelton Johnson Jimmie Jones Lavern Jones Lloyd Jones Shawn Jorden 126 Classes Frederick Joseph Kaytrena Joseph Michael Joseph Ben Killingsworth Fioger Kinard Mona Kelly Bill Lamb Bart Latner Joann Lee Mac Leggett Nancy Lundell Eugene McDaniel Janice McFadden Lisa McGhee Left Page 1 ‘Cougar's Rebirth was the theme of the 1978 freshman and Al rode horses in the homecoming parade Right Page 1 Lamar float. 2. Lavonda and Laura chat during their lunch 3 Gary. Janice and Danny at break 2 The bell rings it's back to class Dourest McKinney Calvin McQuay Deborah Martin Mandy Maultsby Clara Maxwell Tina Merritt Tammy Meyer Jackie Miller James Miller Burton Moore Joyce Moore Robert Morrison Michelle Mosier Barbara Murray Donna Odom Jerome Oliver Ken Parsons Classes 127 Clmofy’82 i. At Mi .4sl l _ Diane Phillips Joann Phillips Larry Phillips Douglas Pickles John Pittman Kenny Placzkowski Gregory Pride Karla Pridgeon Janice Proctor Cindy Ragans Lynn Reeves Rose Robinson Jerald Rodgers Marc Rodgers Teresa Roebuck Shellie Rooney Tracy Sampson Temple Sanders Lorene Sapp Cheryl Siplin Lynn Sirmon Deborah Smith Doris Smith James Smith Lynn Smith Randy Smith Rusty Smith Classes Left Page: 1 Jeff Fletcher on his way to class 2. Herbert and John son really hams it up before the camera catching up on some last minute homework Right Page: Karen John- Archie Solomon Lillie Stephens Ronnie Stokely Pat Strauder Wanda Strickland Ken Suber Gary Surles Kim Surles Earline Tensley Patricia Thigpen Danny Thomas Dorothy Thomas Revonda Thomas Aldmira Thomas Carlene Thompson Willie Turner Obadiah Twiggs Eddie Valentine John Vaughn Brenda Washington Michaela Vick Otis Wesley Sandra Walden Anthony West Jean Wambolt Deborah Williams Laura Waring Geneva Williams Wanda Waring Judson Williams Sarah Williams Tony Williams Willie Willis Johnny Wilson Heather Worden Cindy Wynn Classes 129 Vf«u s o Copkotyums . . . 1 What kind of friends influence you? — Friends that respect my point of view. Jean Wam- bolt The kind that influence me are the ones that are always around and never let you down. Elizabeth Bailey — The friends that influence me are the ones I hang around with, and most of them are cool and crazy. Kathy Williams 2. If you were President, what would you do to better the world? I would try to help the poor people. Larry Donald- son — I would try to help the hungar problems and prej- udice. Kenny Johnson — I would have more wildlife areas. Karen Alvarez 3. If you had one wish, what would it be? — To be rich. Sandy Smith —A date with Leif Garret. Barbara Stover — That the world have peace. Paul Haviland 4 If you thought the school needed improvement, what improvement would you contribute? — Better snack machines. Mike Money — Try to get everyone to keep the school clean. Kav Kent To help raise money for a larger gym. Tina Hale 5. What are your views on the events that will occur when we move into the new school? — A lot of fighting. Doug Banks — I think the school might be better. David Jones 6. Do you think the world will ever have peace? Why Why not? No! Because they keep on fighting in the world. Kathy Edwards — No! Because man will always be jealous. David Richter 7 What are your views on the rules at MHS? — I think they're fair. Chris McFarland — My views are most of them are childish and the others are uncalled for rules. Marilyn Smith 8. How do you feel love is shown between fellow MHS Students? — By their working together, but there's not much love shown. Lavonda Donaldson — Most of the love is shown by boy girl relation- ships. LeAnn Roebuck 130 Classes Nancy-Abbott Mary Adams Ray Agner Janice Aikens Angela Akins Karen Alvarez Larry Akins Alan Anderson Charlie Alexander Carolyn Arnold Junior Alexander Donnie Bailey Doug Banks John Barry Suzanne Belinski LuBertha Bell Bertha Bennett Howard Bennett Eileen Biernacki Tina Blackshear Andre Branch Cleo Brown George rirown Sheryl Brown Carol Cason Kim Castner Classes 131 Fu W U o Uct Uf� tftfe OpltOinO Rebecca Givens Romona Graves Tina Hale William Hamrick Eric Harden William Harrelson Ken Davis Reginald Davis Jell Diekman Sheila Dupuis Larry Donaldson Kathy Edwards Lavonda Donaldson Frank Ellis Vicky Donaldson Keith Evans Thomas Fielder Edna Fields Janice Ford Nessa Fulgham Leslie Gaither Valerie Gee Bobby Ghent Julian Givens ncu IP Joseph Catalfamo Frances Cowart Sheila Clark Reginald Cuthbertson 132 Classes Left Page 1. Betsy. Gena. Mildred, and Doug chat about the latest mores busy in Mrs. Harter’s geometry class 2 The pep rally really happenings. 2. Chris and Kathy enjoy break Right Page 1 Sopho- sparked the interest of this group. Mike Havard Paul Haviland Climta Hawkins Mary Haynes Carole Hicks Carol Hiers Charles Hodge Terry Humes Harrnet Johns Kenny Johnson Lora Johnson Rosetta Johnson David Jonas Jackie Jones Angela Joseph Manor Joseph Becky Kelley Pam Kelly Mary Kent Janice La Valley Ricky Lee Randy Lindsey Randy Littleton Barbara McDaniel Classes 133 S'WMUClfeOK PuWw tiife New- Qchfioi TtiPMuAi Chris McFarland Steve McMahon Uiysees Mays Zarita McFarland Gloria McOuay Virginia McKnight Victoria McOuay Scott Milliron Thomas Motfses Mike Money Cathy Morse Karen Mosier John Page Renae Penny Denise Phillips Margaret Phillips Vincent Placzkowski Wilhemenia Pride Randall Pryor Chris Pulliam Betsy Quick Missy Reaves Candy Register 134 Classes Left Page 1. Karen finds a quiet moment to think in the library. 2 Jesse finds posing for a picture an honor Right Page 1. Tina makes her way to class 2 Placing 2nd in float competition was great for sophomores. Wendell Register Tracy Revels Guy Rhoades David Richter Tim Roberts Sandra Robinson LeAnn Roebuck Michael Ross Kathryn Rowe Darlene Rutherford Howard Sims Marilyn Smith Sandy Smith Jesse Solomon Sarah Solomon Karenda Stark Susan Stilwell Barbara Stover Classe CcpkoMWlS 6 Classes 1 These young ladies use free lime to study 2 Mrs Fletcher wails for an answer from her students Bruce Swift Deloris Townsend Ray Thomas Tammy Tuten Bobby Thompkins Debbie Wadsworth Sammie Thompkins Vicky Walker Terry Wallace Michael Welling Melissa Waters Mildred Wesson Wanda Watson Allen Welch Sfssi?.™lliams Karen Wl|l,ams Shuwanda Williams Edgar Williams Karen Williams Lemmie Wilson Elaine Williams Lee Williams Johnny Woods Jerome Williams Paris Williams Calvin W-ight iWglcte Junior 1 What kind of friends influence you? — Friends you can trust and depend on. Albert Kemp — Friends that are always cheerful no matter what happens. Susie Sims 2 If you were President, what would be one thing you would do to better the world? — Declare that life is nothing put a P-A-R-T-Y and make everyday a holiday. Hank Stallings — To feed all the hungry children in the world. Shari Rowe 3. If you had one wish what would it be7 — To pass Mrs. Faught's English class. Candy Blan- ton — Try to influence everyone to love one another. Willie Thompkins 4. If you thought this school needed improvement, what improvement would you contribute? — I would try to improve the relationship between the students themselves, because there seems to be a barrier between some of us. Lorie Holley — Repair all the rooms. James I Weatherspoon II 5. What are your views on the events that will occur when we move into the new school? — I think the school will be better. Vicki Johnson — They will want to work hard knowing this is a big- ger and better school. Tammy Moody 6. Do you think the world will ever have peace? — No, because there is too much fighting going on. Curtis Haynes — No, because there are too many people in the world who want to rule it. Donald Williams 7. What are your views on the rules at MHS? — Fair to Partly Cloudy. Greg Kelley — They’re Okay. Janice Johnson 8. How do you feel love is shown between fellow MHS students? — By friendship and teamwork. Kevin Pryor. — Almost everyone shares with everyone at MHS in some way. Tim Sapp Lett to Right Kneeling Marilyn Ford Treasurer: Betsy Wilson: President. Robbin Wlgelsworth Secretary: Standing Hank Stall- ings Vice President. Carl Joseph: Parliamentarian Gasses 137 FtostCQass ofrth so’s 138 Classes Robbie Abbott Judy Agner Linda Akins Kenneth Alexander Paul Arnold Albert Barfield Norman Barfield Vicki Barrs Neil Blair Candy Blanton Gene Blanton Pam Blanton Left Page 1 Mickey spending leisure time in the library 2 Judy carry- her way to class Right Page: 1. Tim Sapp and Coach Sims trying out a mg on a conversation during lunch 3 Tammy smiling as she makes comedy act 2 Pat trying to find that homework Glenda Branch Phyllis Branch Patrick Brinson Ishmo Brown Juliane Brown Joseph Bryant Leroy Buchanan Carlton Burnette Mike Burnette Karen Castner Richard Catalfamo Colette Cherry Horace Cherry Mike Clark Bud Dasher Elijah Davis Jerome Davis John Davis Classes 139 Ro wec©t a«g U et$ a, Week 4 Wwik I Michael Davis Sherri Davis James Deas Oadie Dobbs Lee Ellison Bobby Edwards Ray Fields Robert Edwards Marilyn Ford Wesley Gaston Regina Gillyard Edward Graves Mamie Hall Rhonda Hall Classes Lett Page: 1. Verree entertaining the float committee 2. Pam Peavy for parade. Right Page: 1. Glenda Branch stuffing napkins on the jun- working on the junior float late one Wednesday night 3 Deann Pen- ior float. 2. Working diligently on the junior float was Johnny Haynes. 3. nington and Sherrie Davis along with other Juniors preparing the float Third place winner in the float contest — the junior float Lisa Harrington Jeff Hartley Billy Hawkins Curtis Haynes Gilbert Herndon Lorie Holley Doris Haynes Paul Hiers Kim Hollie Jerri Haynes Johnny Haynes Todd Hendry Classes 141 Junior of UU Richard Hollingsworth Lillie Hudson Marvin Hubbard Jessie Jackson Patricia Jackson Vanessa Jarriel 142 Classes Angela Johnson Connie Johnson Janice Johnson Terry Johnson Vicki Johnson Debbie Jones Carl Joseph Donna Keeling Greg Kelley Gena Kelley Rosa Lane Lett Page 1 Avery Thomas with his American History project. 2 Jerri Mamie Hall jotting down information in one of her classes 2 Beverly and Willie having a conversation between classes Right Page 1 Williams taking notes on her bookkeeping assignment Gerald Latimore Curtis McClain Ashley McQuay Ellis Mitchell Howard Mosier Linda Newman Cathy Lee Zelda McFadden Gwen McQuay Tammy Moody Paula Mosier Jimmy Odom John Lundell Bubba McGriff Jeff Meyer Classes 143 JuxuMS D v ft Better Larry Olive Gary Oliver Ronald Payne Pam Peavy Deann Pennington Anthony Peterson ' i Annette Pickles Troy Pickles Asa Pittman Kevin Pryor Mark Quick Greg Ragans Wes Reeves Eddie Revels Cosondra Robinson Diane Robinson Marilyn Robinson Robert Robinson 144 Classes Left Page 1 It was hard t0 te1'676 that R,chard Hollinsgworth found the corny joke funny. 2 Ronnie Payne looks on while Mr Smith whit- tles with his pocket knife .Right Page 1 After lunch students find time to sit on the hill. 2 Juniors look on at Field Day contestants Clarence Roundtree Shari Rowe Teresa Roy Timothy Rutherford Velma Sanders Edward Sapp Andy Shea Gary Sheffield Ricky Simmons Susie Sims Wanda Siplm Bess Sirmon Stewart Smith Steve Sparkman Classes 145 WtMtfe fS t© Liffi Hank Stallings Mickey Starling Magnolia Stephens Lori Strickland Karen Stoff Janet Thigpen Avery Thomas Willie Thompkins Vicki Tolson Mark Townsend Verree Twiggs Ronnie Walker John Wallace Thais Washington Mike Waller Annie Weatherspoon Joe Warren James Weatherspoon 46 Classes Leti Page I Greg Kelley looks content at party the cheerleaders threw lor the football players 2 Together as usual, Pam and Bud eating lunch in the cafeteria Right Page 1 Jeff Hartley thumbing through his tablet 2 Sue Whittemore and Lisa Harrington stroll to class Ido . . Blantnn to sit throuah Cli 3 A Vicki Weatherspoon Ray Wesson Sue Whittemore Robbln Wigelsworth James Williams Beverly Williams Ronald Williams Byron Williams Betsy Wilson Charla Wynn Pat Wynn Robin Zygarlowski Classes 147 SeaZoftS FocuSittg Atfewfeoti OM . . . 1. What kind of friends influence you? — Very good and honest friends influence me because I get along with them better and feel more comfortable. John Burns — All my friends have a special influence on my life because they are not the same in any way, and they help brighten up my day in their own way. Lisa Kel- ley — True honest friends that will not back out on you when the going gets tough. Tim Ginn 2. If you were President, what would be one thing you would do to better the world? — I would give everyone a job. Jimmy Wilson — I would stop inflation and lower prices of cars. Peggy Bennett — Make more jobs for the poor and give food to the hungry. Patricia Mitchell 3. If you had one wish what would it be? I would wish for a cleaner more peaceful world. Jerry Pinkard I would wish for all my other wishes to come true Arthur Brown — I would wish for happiness always. Sherelle Gar- rett 4. If you thought the school needed improvement, what improvement would you contribute? —Better learning utensils. Michael Pride — I would contribute more love for others. Fontina Barfield 5. What are your views on the events that will occur when we move into the new school? — Teachers will have better equipment to help the students learn more. Derita Hadden — I hope everyone will have as happy a year there as I had in my final year here at MHS, Barbara Broth- ers — Teachers will have better areas and equipment to work with which will help the students also. Sherrie Williams 6. Do you think the world will ever have peace? Why Why not? — Maybe if so much prejudice wouldn’t be empha- sized. Ivan Johnson — No, because there is one person that controls half the world and another controls the other half, but at the same time they both want to control the whole world. Rosa McDaniel — No, Because there is to much violence shown on television. Van McGhee 7. What are your views on the rules at MHS? — The rules here are much more lenient compared to the rules of the high school I attended prior to coming to MHS. Kitty Landrum — I feel that they are all fair. Maggie Brandies 8 How do you feel love is shown between fellow MHS students? — Love is shown by the students being together, talking, laughing, and just being nice to one another. Gwendolyn Bailey — It isn't because they out ruled acts of affection on campus, not that I don’t do it anyway. Wade Olson — It’s according to how you accept everyone and their feelings of showing you their love. Kimberly Tyson Back Row: Carl Alexander — Vice President. Sandra Dixon — Treasurer, John Primm — Parliamentarian. Front Row: Sandra Bonner—President, Carol Howard—Secretary 148 Classes Qmwb — fts 0j Keefer Ufa Keith Anderson Judi Baeli Gwendolyn Bailey Rusty Bailey Diane Biernacki Robert Bell Peggy Bennett Annie Bethay Classes 149 lUUtsbOm 4 70’$ Barbara Brothers Arthur Brown i 150 Classes Kenneth Brown Rick Buie Kelli Burns Sarah Butler j After the parade William and John decided to take a break Right Page 1 Elton and Van use break as a sharing time Bryan Diekman y Sandra Dixon Jerry Chamblin Peggy Chandler Tammy Cruce Linda D’Andrade Kathy Cruce Steve Clark Kenneth Donaldson Annette Edwards William Edwards Marcia Ellington Classes 151 7 Daniel Fenneman Al Fletcher Eugenia Flournoy Don Flowers Danny Foster William Fourakres Ralph Frazier Winford Frazier Sherelle Garrett Stanley Gervin 152 Classes Marilyn Gillyard Tim Ginn Left Page 1. Barbara and Matt discuss homework as they make their way to class Right Page: 1. Andre doesn't think it is a good idea to take a picture ot him tardy to class. Jerry Gray Linda Green Derita Hadden Mary Graham David Head Sharon Hidy Chris Holland , Carol Howard Gosses 153 79 IS R t 154 Classes Billy Lee Lett Page 1 John decides to really get comfortable tor the rock- a-thon Right Page 1 The Senior's float was Cougar Rebirth 2 Dan. Doug. Chris, and Jude have an amusing secret to discuss Joyce McGhee Van McGhee Kel McGriff Kenneth Mauldin Lindsay Mitchell Jerry McQuay Henry Mays Patricia Mitchell Classes 155 tliQ BctjiCLfttCtS Wade Olson Lina Newman James O' Quinn Peacock Jerome Pinkard John Placzkowski 156 Classes Michael Pride Terri Murphy Jim Rowe Susanne Sander Lett Page 1. Linda watched TV while rocking 2 Jerry is expect- ing a victory while cheering at the pep rally Right Page I Sarah was really amused as she fought to keep awake during the rock- a-thon - Scotty Putnal Paul Richter Randy Rowe Iris Sapp Doug Smith Shernita Smith Sophia Smith Elton Smith Susan Smith Gosses 157 Ce u yt $ fliton is GWuafeow Kathy Suries aary Thigpen 158 Classes Michael Tolar Lett Page 1 With the help ol the principal. Mr Ray. Lina is able to finish her work 2 Gwen taking a break from her class, poses for a picture 3 David spends a few moments alone to think out the day s happenings Right Page 1. Sherrie and Derita have a friendly chat 2 Supporting the Cougars with posters was well known of this group ■I John Torres Edward Tuten Anne Vickers David Walker i Mike Waring Gloria Washington Tfi FuiuM iS . . . r Mrs. Catron's Trig class clowns around before turning in home- Douglas Wesley Andre Williams Benita Williams Darryl Williams Mary Williams Russell Williams Willie Williams Gary Willis Lee Woods Brigitte Worden 160 Classes Matt Yates TitiS fjtwja is Dafecotei Ut We � t wy o : JufeuS DcutfS J . Bom: August 8,1961 Died: May 6,1978 Rjufibtti PwJbjt Born: July 30,1961 Died:June 11,1978 Bom: April 28,1962 Died: December 27,1978 lU oboue (fids ue pwjtofjstfce-W least UnpodoMt ffids ofiU feuescftkeseyouag me . U Ut «otte is ts tkot key ualfeedtoisoeg us. Nofco WJi tklfe«4eodi 4 us at plodito f-ftgk Cckocl, buttkey sluueel Uieukvei urtktlifofahdyaiU coMMiudfcj. (4� is ueuj fnectouS amt tt ai Jleefcug as tke- {fowe o Ike, tight As we, teiMU btoJulius, Ruebat , axi 05au � Get ui ifcrwerwbe , to- teack out to kose we con t contact w to- sit we, t v hue tyz, to- foue fef,, TO L£A t! hearts to wisdom. Psalms 90:12 An immigrant once said that education was “the essence of American opportunity, the treasure that no thief can touch not even misfortune or poverty. It is a treasure that is so often neglected or taken for granted. We salute the stu- dents who have taken advantage of the opportunities offered 3 i?ad' ?9h Sch0°l Bri9',te Worden is the valedictorian of the 1979 Senior Class and Susanne Sanders is the saluta- toriam The other seniors pictured on these pages attained an 1979 academic average of 3.5 or above while at MHS We challenge them to grow inward and outward as they move on to higher goals. May each of them take advantage of the richness America has to offer. 1 Bri9'tte Worden, valedictorian. 2. The qreatest Iruthc aro the 3 Sosa,™ Son ,,. «..S So gS Citizenship — thbWePMspting The wellspring of our strength in America is the dedication of individuals to the principles of citizenship. Very simply citi- zenship is found in being a good member of your community, helping those who need your help, trying to understand those who oppose you, doing each new day's job a little bet- ter than the previous day, and placing the common good before your personal profit. The seniors chosen for citizen- ship and leadership awards have caught this spirit in their everyday lives. We challenge them to make a lifetime career of citizenship and to pass on their heritage enriched and enhanced by the lives that they have lived. The most outstanding citizen of the Senior Class is awarded the Rotary Citizenship Cup. Sarah Butler is the 1979 recipient. The A. J. Hargrove Leadership award goes to Susanne Sanders. Derita Hadden was selected for the MHS Citizenship award. Sarah But- ler was chosen for the DAR award also. Left Daae 1 Sarah Butler Rotary Citizenship Cup rec'P'®n'J; Si n - a place tor growing beautiful trees and beautiful X SuJneSanders-A. J Hargrove Leadership award 4 A lofty view ot Madison High School Right Page 1 Sarah Butler DAR award 2 Freedom — a precious heritage 3 Derita Hadden ___MHS Citizenship award 4 Bloom where you are plan THE FOUR FREEDOMS MONUMENT The Four Freedoms were stated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his Annual Message to Congress. January 6.'l94l. Fi .edom of speech and expression. freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear everywhere in the world, became the. Ideals of American Policy. The memorial, symbolizing thes aspi- rations of mankind, was designed by Walter Russell, given by Women's National Institute, and dedicated to the memory of World War II hero. Captain Colin P. Kelly. Jr.. June 14. 1944. irniifs� . it � 911:1 2! 4 Honors 16 Service to the school, outstanding contributions and ability in one or more activities at Madison High School, and schol- arship was the criteria used in the selection of outstanding semors. The faculty and the Senior Class voted for ten sen9 jors they designated that should be recognized for the above Tbe sen'°rs who appeared on both lists were selected as the most outstanding seniors in their class Sen- iors who appeared on either the faculty's or the senior's list m f S!nfrnKh.°n0r b,e m,en,l0n We gratefully acknowledge their contributions to our lives at MHS. y OufefctWttig I Judl 8a„e '2 Sandra Bonner 3 Jerry Gray 4 Derila Hadden 5 Susanne Sanders 6. Brigitte Worden 7 Sarah Butter 8 Vanessa DOvVi S 1 ' And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bring forth his truit in his season ” 2 William Edwards L na Newman 4 Barbara Brothers 5 Each man must put orth the leaf that was created in him.” 6 Tanya Livingston 7 GewyBra wh 8 Annette Edwards 9 And who so rests beneath a tree, Hath cause to thank God gratefully '' Honors 1 Qc 6 to Gs tty There lies within us all the capabilities to do things beyond our wildest imaginings. The abilities and talents are planted deep within us, but it is only as we cultivate them that we grow into people who are free and beautiful. The Danforth I Dare You” award issues the challenge to aspire loftily, to adventure daringly, and to serve nobly. Gerry and Brigitte have discovered these attributes, and we encourage them to ignite this spark within themselves and continue to develop as individuals. 1 Gerry Branch 2. The way is long — let us go together The way is difficult — let us help each other The way is joyful — let us share it. These words express the spirit of the Danforth award 3 Expand your thoughts and you will enlarge your world 4 Brioitte Worden SENIOR DIRECTORY Gregory Adams Linda Agner — FHA —12 Samuel Hugh Agner — FFA —10-12 Phyllis W Aikens — Student Council President — 9; Cheerleader 9. JV Pep Club — 10; Black History — 12; FFA — 11 Shirley Aikens — Student Council Reporter — 9; Treasurer — 12; Cheerleader — 9; Class Officer — 9; Basketball — 9; Softball -— 9; Black History — 10. 11; FHA — 10. 12; “Miss Senior”; Vica Chair- man—12 Michael Akins— Football — 9-11; Basketball 9 Carl Alexander — Class Vice President — 9. Class President — 10. Class Vice President — 12; Basketball -9-11; Football — 9 -11; Track — 9 -11; FFA President — 9. Vice President — 10. 11. Trea- surer — 12; FTA -9-11; Student Council — 9 - 12; Library Sci- ence — 12; Performing Arts — 12 Brian Keith Anderson — Science — 9 - 12; 4-H — 9 - 12, Baseball — 10; Football — 10; FFA — 11.12; Spanish Club Treasurer — 12 Judi Baeli — Class President — 9; Physical Fitness Award — 9. 10; Cheerleader Co-Captain — 9; Student Council Secretary — 9; Geography Award — 9; English Award — 9; Honor Roll Award — 9; JV Pep Club — 10; Volley ball Captain — 10, Volley ball MVP. Beta __10, 11. 12; Vice President; FBLA Secretary — 11. Mahisco Staff Section Editor —11; Assistant Editor — 11; Editor — 12; Softball — Captam — 11; FHA — 11; Junior Miss Contestant — 12; Drill Team —12; Tennis Team— 12 Gwendolyn Bailey — Band -9-11; Sub-Squad Leader — 11; FTA -9-12; Black History — 10; Spanish Club — 12; Performing Arts — 12 Peggy Lee Bennett — Track — 9. 10; Bookkeeper — 12; JV Pep — 10; JV Pep President — 12; Drill Team — 10; Black History — 11; Aide — 11 Annie Lee Bethay — 4-H — 9; Band — 11; Band Award — 9, 10; FHA — 10, 11; FTA — 10. 11, 12; Secretary; Black History — 10; Physical Fitness Award — 10; BLA Award — 11; Softball Award — 11; Disco Club —12; “Miss Queen of Disco — 12 Diane Biernacki — Mahisco Singers — 9 - 12; Miss Mahisco Sing- ers” — 12; Science Club — 10-12; Annual Staff — 11.12; Chess Club— 12 Sandra Bonner — Student Council — 9. 12. 4-H — 9-11; FHA — 9 -11; Student Advisory Committee — 9, 12; JV Pep — 10; V Pep — 11 -12; Drill Team — 10; Class Treasurer — 11; Black History Club —11. 12; Library Science — 11; Class President — 12; Who's Who Among American High School Students Henry Wallace Bailey — Football — 9.10; FFA — 10-12 Vanessa Earlene Bowles — Beta — 9 - 12. Treasurer; Chorus — 9; Mahisco Singers — 10, 11; Class Representative — 9; Highest Aca- Fontina Barfield — FFA — 9; Black History — 9 - 12; Basketball — cfermc Average — 9; 4-H — 9; Black History — 10. 12. Treasurer; 11 4-H 10. 11; Drill Team — 11. 12; FTA — 9-12; Miss FTA Academic Excellence — 11; Annual Staff —11.12 ___12; Track — 10. 12; Performing Arts Secretary — 12; Pep Club ___10 v Linda Gale Bradley — FHA — 9, 10; Track — 10 -12; Volleyball — 10; 4-H — 9-11; Gymnastics Club — 12 Debra Sue Darrs — Band — 9 - 12; FCA — 10,12; Science — 10. Tutor__ii 12; FHA — 12; FBLA Treasurer — 12; Mahisco Singers Gerry Jerome Branch — Football — 9; Gary FFA — 9 -12; Art — 9 - — 12 Lisa Ann Barrs—FHA — 11; Secretary — 12; FFA — 11 Darryl Roger Bell Robert Glenn Bell — Football — 9; FFA — 10 -12 12; Science Club — 9. 10; Wrestling — 9-12; 4-H — 9-12; Chess — 9; FCA — 10; Annual Staff — 10-12; Student Council — 11,12; Student Advisory — 11. 12; Library Council — 12; Gymnastics Club — 12 v Peter Branch — Wrestling — 11; FFA — 10, 11. 12; 4-H — 11; Pep Club— 12 Margaret Brandies — FHA — Outstanding Sophomore. Outstanding Junior. Program Chairman — 12; FBLA — 12; Library Council — 12 Voncile Ann Brasby— Black History — 9-12; President; FTA — 11; FHA—12; FBLA —12 Barbara Brothers — Band — 9-11; Beta — 9, 10. 12; Track — 9; Senior Follies — 9-12; Physical Fitness Award — 10; Participant • Annie Get Your Gun” — 9; Anything Goes” — 11; “Music Man” —12; Speech — 11,12; Second Place Speech Tournament; Perfect Attendance Award — 11; Junior Miss Contestant — 12; Performing Arts Reporter — 12; Disco Club Secretary — 12; Gymnastics Club Treasurer —12 Arthur Joseph Brown Kenneth L. Brown Senior Directory 169 “• -10 • '2- « S S.-cSr,;1' • “ v o— Sarah L. Butler — FTA — 9; FHA — 9 - 11 Vice President of rs Vtce restdent o' Protects - 12; Most Outstanding Member C!f d. 9; — 9 -12; Student Council Vice President —12 5T?2 2: 6P VlCe PreSKJen,: Dri Team 10' Squad Leader - Jerry Chamblin— FFA — 10 -12; Sentinel fleggy Chandler — JV Cheerleader — 10. 11 JV Peo Club 10 v Pep Club -11; FBLA - 10.11; Speech _ 1 i 12 FHA _ 11., 2 Sieve Clark — Beta — 10; FTA — 10; FFA — 11 ArtClub—n 15- Carpentry Club — 11,12; Library Science_12 Allen R Cochran Kathy Denise Cruce — FFA — 11; FHA — 10, 11; Chorus — 10 Tammy Cruce — Chorus — 9; FHA — 11,12 Linda Ann D Andrade — FHA_12 Charles Lee Davis—4-H — 9; FFA 11,12 Bryan Thomas Diekman — Football — 10 -12 JV Pen_10 V Pen 11.12; FCA 10-12, Speech - 12; Tennis -11 12 Sandra Dixon — Black History — 9,10, 12; 4-H — 9 11 Track q —12 JV PeP 9 10; V PeP — 11.12; FTA — 11; Class Treasurer Kenneth Donaldson - FFA - 9 -12; 4-H - 9. 10; Star Greenhand Sheila Annette Edwards — Class Vice President — 9, Class Presi- Chff'eader - 9, 10; Most Valuable Cheerleader V Cheerleader — 11; Co-Captain — 12; Beta — 9 -11 jv PeD_9 10;iV0PphVC tPFrf denl h : S,Udem C°UnCil - 9 - 12- Hl®,0nan — 10, Physical Fitness Award — 9. 10; Miss Sophomore , Miss hCA —11; Homecoming Queen ; FCA—10 -12 President 4-H County Public Speaking Winner — 10, District Winner — 11 4-H — 170 Senior Directory 9-12; Basketball Captain — 11, 12; Science — 12- Who's W Among American High School Students m,am H Edwards — Band — 9 -12; Beta — 9 -12; Science — 12; Student Council — 9 - 12; FCA — 9 - 12; Tennis — 9 - 12 M ed Bruner Award — 10; Skateboard — 11 - 12; Student Advise Committee —11; Chess — 12 Aferc a Ellington — FHA — 10, 11; President Elect — 12 Preside FFA—11,12; Secretary; Miss FFA Daniel Fenneman — Football — 9 -12. Basketball — 9 -12; FFA - 9-11; Baseball Manager Statistician — 11 12 FCA_11 12 Vic President —11; Science—12; JV Pep—10 ’ ' Alton Fletcher - Football _ 9; FFA - 9 - 12; Library Assistant - Dorothy E. Flournoy —JV Pep — 9. 10; Science — 9; Physical Fit ness Award— 10; FHA— 11, 12; Miss FHA — 12' FBLA____12 FCA — 12; Skateboard Treasurer —12; Pep — 11 Villa Don Flowers — Football — 9; Basketball Best Offensive Plave —9; Track—10; Black History— 10 Danny William Foster— Gary FFA — 9,10; JV Pep — 9,10 William Fourakers— FFA — 11,12 Ralph Edwin Frazier — Football — 9, 10; Spanish — 9 4-H — 9 12; FFA — 9,10; Science — 10; Black History — 10,12; Pep — 1 WlnfordFrazier— Basketball — 9 - 12; Football — 9, 10,12 Black History — 11, 12; FBLA — 11; Track — 11: 4-H — 9, 10; Student Council —12; Speech —11,12 Shere teGarreff-Band-9- ’2; Squad Leader - 11, 12; Science “ y, jv � ©p i o ht Sfantey Gervin — Basketball — 9; Pep — 11; Black History — 10; FTA—10-12; Art —11 Marilyn Gillyard— FHA — 9,10 Timothy Wayne Ginn—Art — 9; Skateboard — 11; Vica — 12 RUln G,Tim FHA 9 - 12; FTA - 9 - 12, Black History Club—10.12; Spanish —12 ofc, a .TwFFA '12; Foo,ba — 9 -12; FCA — 12; Track - 12; Student Advisory Committee — 12 Linda Gail Green — 4-H — 9, 10; JV Pep — 9. 10; V Pep Club — 11 SpamshClub—12;FHA—12;FBLA —12 —'I'o cufe T 06,3 — 10 ‘ 12: Student Council — 9, Secretary ““ 12. r HA 10 - 12 Rick William Harrell—Science — 9; Chess — 9; President Art — 9 10,12; Carpentry— 10,11; Sr. FFA — 11, 12 Lynette Kathryn Harris — FHA — 11; Treasurer — 12; FBLA_11 12; Art 11; Spanish Club— 12; Miss Spanish Club” — 12 Mah- isco Singers — 12 Sammy Jackson Harry — FFA — 9-12 Bernadette Hastam — Cheerleader — 9; FHA — 9 -12 FBLA___10 -12; JVPep Club— 10 iu Jacqueline Haynes — Band — 9 -12; Squad Leader — 10 -12; Sec- tion Leader — 12; Guidance Committee — 11 -12 FTA_12 Ftlark i rtstory-9; 4-H-9, 10; Annual Staff-11. 12 1 Sarah Lorraine Haynes David Allen Head — JV Football — 10; V Football — 11; Carpentry Club _11; Wrestling Manager — 12; Gymnastics Club 12 9, All Conference Tennis —10, Annual Staff Howard Hires - Owner Holland - Science Club - 10 - 12. Vice President; Skateboard Club —11,12. President 1 2?Spe hI F nsic unwnwnt Winner — 11 i l, i m______Q . ip' Football — 9-12; Black History Jerry Lee Jackson — 4-H — 9 -l %• ___12; Wrestling — 12; Basketball Club 9 Vivian D. Jackson — FTA —11,12 van Johnson - Football - 9; FFA - 9; JV Basketball -11.12; Black History — 11; President — 12 Beta Club” — 9; Band — 9 - 12; Sub Squad Leader — 10, Squad Leader — 11,12; Section Leader — 10,11; Mahisco Singers 2, Extra Curricular — Richard Cone bail — 10; Mahisco Singers —11,12; FHA — 12, FCA l 'Tanya C. Livingston U) 12f Ann Stafl— fiaCCopJ Editor - 12; Squad Leader - 11; FBLA - 11; Junior Play. Performing Arts Treasurer — 12 Aaron Keith McClain - Basketball - 9 10; MV— - 9; JV Pep—10;VPep — 11,12; FTA— 11; 4-H — 10,Track — n. i r Forrest McDan,el - Football - 10, Baseball - 10; Wrestling - 10, 11; Gymnastics Club — 12 Rosa Lee McDaniel Washington McFarland Van McGee - Football _ 9 - 12; FFA - 9 - 12; Track - 10, 12; Black History —12; Pep — 12 jtoyceMcGhee — 4-H — 9-11, Black History —10,12; Pep- . Miss Speech Club” Speech Club — 12; Disco Club — 12, FT 12 V Nancy Kel McGrifl— Mahisco Singers — 9 -11; Tennis —11. Extra Curricular — Richard Hunter - 9; Science Club — 10; Sheila G Johnson - -4-H —11 Brenda Joyce Jonas- Track - 9. 10, Best Field Girl; JV Pep-9. in v Ppn — 11 Basketball — 11, Best Free Throw Trophy. FHA 12. Miss FBLA — 12; Speech Club Secretary — 12: Black History — 12 AlberlD. McQuay jerry D. McQuay - 4-H - 10,111; HBasketbal1 - 10; Pep - 10. 11; Black History —12; FHA —12, Softball 2 Kenneth E Mauldin — FFA — 9; Football ■ Art Club —11.12 12 Carl Wayne Mendheim-Football -9; JV Football - 10; Wrestling — 11 Lindsay L. Mitchell — JV Cheerleader — 9. 10; Black History Club __9 io, 12; Gymnastics Club—12 Louis Jones - Brenda Sue Kelley—Chorus — 9; FHA — 11,12 Lisa Kae Kelley— Drill Team — 9; Band — 10 -12; FCA — 9-12; _________9-12; Miss Science Club — 12; Mahisco Singers 12; Chess Club —12 Rodney Harold Kemp _ FFA - 11,12, Treasurer Joe Timothy King - FFA - 9 -11; Science Club - 9. 10; Football —12; Baseball —12 Leslie Rose Knox - Tennis - 9 - 12, FCA - 9 -12, Miss FCA ; Band___9,10,12; Mahisco Singers— 12 Kitty Landrum — FBLA — 12, Vice President. FHA — 12; Paw Prints Feature Editor — 12 v Billy Jack Lee— FFA — 10 -12; Art Club 9,10 Lmdy Susan Lee - Science Club - 9. 10; Beta - 9 - 12; Miss 172 Senior Directory —12; Jr. Class Play Benjamin L Mobley— Football — 9-12;Track —9.10 Carolyn L. Mobley—FTA — 9,10,12; Black History—10,11,12 Christopher Moore — BLA Award — 11; FFA — 9, 10; 4-H — 9,10; Wrestling — 10 Herbert Lee Moore—Basketball — 9-12; MVP — 9 -12 Margie Ann Moore Jerome Pinkard—Art Club — 9; FTA — 10; FBLA — 12 John Placzkowski—Carpentry — 10,11 Iris Catherine Sapp—Science — 9; FCA — 9; Mahisco Singers — 9 -11; Beta —10-12; Miss Beta Club — 12; Annual— 11 12- Drill Team— 12; FBLA—12 Walter Randy Smitn — Baseball — 9 - 12; MVP — 9 Best Defen- sive Player ; FFA — 9, 10; Football — 9, 10; Vica — 11 12' Annual Staff —12 Lois Christine Sullivan — Spanish — 9; Art Secretary________ 11, 12; President; Art Award — 11 Kathy Irene Surles — Band — 9; Sub Squad Leader — 10, Squad Terri Murphy— Girls' Chorus — 9,10; FHA — 9-12 Marjorie Lina Newman — Beta — 10 - 12; Student Council — 12; FHA — 9; Class Treasurer — 9; V Cheerleader — 11,12; Pep —11- FCA—11,12; Annual Staff —11,12 Henry Wade Olson — FFA — 9,11,12 James Frank O'Quinn — Gary FFA — 9; Baseball — 11; FFA — 12 Mae Catherine Peacock — FTA — 9-12; Black History — 9-12; FHA — 9-12; 4-H — 9, 10; Secretary — 11; Treasurer — 12; Library Council — 12; Disco Club — 12; Miss 4-H — 11; Miss Black History — 12; Band — 9-11 Quinton Peek — Football — 9; 4-H — 9, 10; Chess Club — 9 FFA -9-12 9, 11; Beta — 10 - 12; District Reporter — 11, 12; Student Council ’ —11,12; Senior Follies — 12 Susanne M Sanders — Mahisco Singers — 9; Secretary Treasurer — 10; Section Leader President — 12; JV Cheerleader — 9, Captain — 10; “Miss JV Cheerleader Cheerleader — 11; Captain — 12; Tennis — 9-12; Beta — 9-11; Treasurer — 12. Secretary; FCA — 9-12; Highest Academic Average — 9 - 11; All Conference Tennis — 9, 10; Freshmen Class Secretary; JV Pep — 10: Miss Mahisco Sngers — 11; MVP Tennis —11; Student Council — 11; Pep — 11.; Secretary — 12; Annual — 11; Class Vice President — 11; Most Spirited Cheerleader — 11 Michael A Pride John Warren Primm— Advisory Committee — 9, 12; Art — 9, 12; Library Assistant — 9 - 12; Science — 10; Beta — 10; Skateboard Club — 11, 12; Carpentry Club — 11, 12; Class Parliamentarian — 12; Chess Club— 12 Scotty Keith Putnal — Scholarship Award — 9; Football — 9; Physi- cal Fitness Award — 9; FFA — 9; Greenhand Award — 10 -12, Vice President Paul M. Richter— Football — 9; FFA — 9; Scholarship Award — 9; Citizenship Award — 9; Student Advisory Committee — 11 Jim Eugene Rowe — 4-H — 9, 10; FTA — 11, 12; Perfect Attend- ance Award — 10; Basketball Club — 9 Randall H Rowe — Paw Prints Editor — 11; Spanish — 9; Tennis — Patricia A. Simmons — Basketball — 10, 11; FBLA Pendant — 10 Speech Trophy 1 si Place — 12; Pep — 10; FTA — 11, 12; Speech Club —12 Bton John Smith — Football — 9-12; Wrestling -9-11; Track — 10 -12:4-H — 9-12; Black History — 9-12; Student Council — 12 Best Distance Man — Track; 2 Year Letterman — Football — 12; 2 Year Letterman — Track — 11; 2 Year Letterman — Wrestling — i 0 Emory Douglas Smith — Basketball — 9; FFA — 9; Science — 10 JV Pep — 10; Band — 10, 11,12; Baretta Fan Club — 11; Chess — 12; Skateboard 12 Shernita V. Smith — FFA — 9; Drill Team — 10; V Peo — 12- BLA Medal — 12 Sophia V. Smith — Student Advisory Committee — 9; Band — 9 - 12; FTA — 9 - 12; Track — 9 - 11; Black History — 9 - 12; Student Council — 10; Basketball — 11; Performing Arts — 12 Susan Inez Smith — Cheerleader — 9, 10; Band — 9 - 12; Squad Leader — 10-12; FCA — 9-12; President — 11; Student Council; Be'a 9 -12; Tennis — 9-12, Who's Who Among American High School Students; Madison County Junior Miss 3rd Runner Up; Speech Contest. 2nd Place — 12; Band Solo and Ensemble Contest Superior — 10, 11; 2nd Place Tennis, District — 9, 10 All Confer- ence— 9,10 Leader — 11,12; Science Club — 9. 10; Beta — 9 - 12; 4:H ‘ 11; Annual Staff Section Editor — 11,12; “Miss Mahisco Staff 12; FBLA —12 Gary William Thigpen — FTA — 9; Science Club — 10; Carpentry 11 Dan Richard Thomas Donna Jean Thomas— Chorus — 9; Drill Team — 10 - 12; JV Pep — 10. Science — 10; FFA — 11; Paw Prints —11; M'ss Paw Prints” —11; Tutoring —12 Michael Thomas Tolar—Art Club — 9 -12 John Eric Torres - Tennis —11.12.FCA —12; Football — 10.12; Spanish — 12; Beta — 12; Chess — 12 Edward Howard Tuten — Football — 9; Basketball 9; FFA 9. 11; Science —10.11 Kimberly Ann Tyson — FHA — 9 - 12; Band — 9; Beta — 10; Drill Team — 11; “ Miss Drill Team’’ — 11; Certificate — FHA Ann Mane Vickers — Beta — 9-12; Physical Fitness Award— 9; Highest Academic Average — 9.11; FCA — 9. Treasurer 10. 11. 12 JV Cheerleader — 9. V Co-Captain —10,11.12. Class Attend- ant - 9 Class President — 11; Chorus — 9; Class Treasurer — 9; jV Pep — 10; “Miss FCA — 10; Award of Academic Excellence. Student Advisory Committee — 11; Student Council — 11. 12; Pep __11; Miss V Pep Club — 11; Mahisco Singers — 11; Junior Miss 4th Runner-Up. Miss NFJC 2nd Runner-Up Deeme Wells — FHA — 10 - 12; Vice President Program of Work. Outstanding Junior — FHA; VICA Douglas L. Wesley — Track — 9; 4-H — 10; Physical Fitness Award — 10 Elijah West — Gary FFA — 9. 10; Band — 11; FFA — 12; Special Olympics — 9 Andre Williams Bemta R Williams — Student Council President — 9. FHA — 9, 11; FTA — 10; FBLA —11; Speech Club — 12 Robert David Walker — Football — 9.12; Baseball 9; 4-H — 9; FFA — 12; Art 10 Robert M. Waring — Science — 9; FFA — 9. 10; Football — 9, 10. 12; Vica —11.12 Gloria Washington — Junior Class Play . FBLA — 12 Connie Elaine Webb Teresa Elaine Webb — FHA President — 9. 11. Beta — 10 - 12; FBLA —11; Softball — 11; Annual Section Editor — 11. 12. Mah- isco Singers — 12 Mary Beth Weger — JV Pep — 9. 10; Band — 9 -12; Science — 9, 10. 11, Vice President; FHA — 11, 12; FBLA — 11; Speech Presi- dent — 12 Darryl L. Williams Freddie L. Williams — Football MVP — 9. 10; Plaque — 12; Basket- ball MVP — 9. 10; Plaque — 11.12; Track MVP — 10. Plaque — 9. 11,12; Three Sport Trophy — 9, 10; Best Sprinter —11; Black His- tory —11; FFA — 11 Latricia Deonne Williams — JV Cheerleader — 9. 10. Captain; Cho- rus — 9; Mahisco Singers — 9, 10; FCA — 9 - 12; JV Pep — 10; V Cheerleader — 11. 12; Student Council — 11. 12; V Pep — 11; Mahisco Staff — 11. 12 — Business Manager; Miss FCA — 9; ‘Miss Mahisco Singers — 10; Sponsor's Award in Cheerleading; “Miss V Cheerleader — 12 Mary Hester Williams — 4-H — 9. 10, 11. FHA — 9. 11. Drill Team — 10, 11; FTA — 10; Track — 10; Softball — 11; Black History — 11; Pep —11; Performing Arts — 12; Disco Club — 12 Unda Gail Welch — Band -9-11; FHA — 11. 12; Jr Class Play; Art —12 Russell Williams — Science — 10, 11; FFA — 9 - 12; JV Pep — 10; V Pep —11; 4-H — President; Annual Staff —11,12 Sherrie Diane Williams — Student Council Treasurer Salutatoriam FHA — 10. 11; Parliamentarian — 12; Vice President Chairman of Careers; Art —10 Gary Lynn Willis —FFA — 9-12; President Jimmie Lee Wilson — FFA — 9-12 Lee Arthur Woods — Basketball — 10; Black History — 11; Track — 11; FFA — 9-11 Brigitte E. Worden — Band Sub Squad Leader — 9, 10; Squad Leader — 11,12; FCA — 9 - 12; Tennis All Conference — 9. 10 - 12; Beta — 9. 10. 11. Vice President — 12; Student Advisory Com- mittee — 9. Miss Student Advisory Committee — 9; Paw Prints, Miss Paw Prints — 10; Mahisco Staff — 11; 1979 Madison County. Junior Miss Matthew Scott Yates Senior Directory 173 Compliments of Accessories, Carpets, Draperies Interiors Designed By GENE and SARA SLOCUM We do appreciate your business 1808 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia Highway 90 West 176 Advertisements Madison, Florida 32340 Congratulations, Seniors! FLORIDA FEED AND FARM SERVICE BUTLER Congratulations Jerry We love you, Mom and Dad Put your money in the bankyoucan get the most outoi I Florida First National Bank J at Madison 400 West Base Street, Madison, Florida, 32340,904-973-2261 FDIC Congratulations to the Seniors of 1979 ITT THOMPSON METAL PRODUCTS Compliments of Congratulations Seniors 79 DAVID E. PETE STUDSTILL to the CAGLE'S INC. GEORGIA POULTRY FEED MILLS' INC. STRAIN POULTRY FARMS, INC. Country Club Road Madison, Florida 973-2213 Sharon Brigitte Susanne Farewell Now, My Friend I love you, my friend You're quite dear to me, A true friend you are And always will be. But you're leaving me soon And going your own way, Perhaps we will meet In the future some day, You've left me with memories Of good times we've had, To treasure forever And make me feel glad. I wish you good luck In all that you do May all of life’s pleasures Come your way, too. Farewell now, my friend And please may you find Some thoughts of me Always in your mind. Rosie Susie Advertisements 179 DAY FEED MILLS -I LORI' ! 300 S. Range Street Madison, Florida 32340 973 2525 EDWIN and NORMA JEAN HENDRY Owners Compliments of . . . ALLIED BUILDING MATERIALS 1047 Cypress Street Valdosta, Georgia 180 Advertisements P.O. Box 368 Greenville, Florida 32331 (904) 948 2561 Compliments of 108-1 10 East Piclcney Street Madison, Florida 32340 973 2281 NAVY THIS IS NOT A JOB. IT’S AN Jets. Nuclear submarines. Faraway and exotic places. The Navy is hard work, but i t s like no ot her iob on eart h. Career training. Top bene- fits. Great future. For more information see: LARRY WILLIAMS U.S. Navy Recruiting Station Federal Building P.O. Box 696 Valdosta, Georgia 31601 (912) 244 6289 6290 Call Collect Best Wishes Seniors JOHN JACKSON IDENTA SYSTEM P.O. Box A Sylvania, Georgia COLEBURNS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SERVICE Complete line of parts and tires. Inspection Station, Complete Car Service and Wrecker Service. Compliments of Compliments of T. J. BEGGS JR. COBB'S AND SONS FUNERAL HOME SHELL STATION and T. J. AND COMPANY U.S. 90 West Greenville, Florida Since 1886 Owner: Madison, Florida Congratulations Seniors 1979! MAJOR COBB 182 Advertisements Congratulations Seniors ot 1979 From IOTA ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. Madison, Florida Gordon Ford Tractor Inc. ur Im Gordon Ford Tractor Inc. 715 South Range Street Madison. Florida 32340 If we musf love . . . Let our smile reflect the times of happiness we've shown A handhold be the symbol of the love yet unknown A kiss the shower of serenity from which long exists rooming puberty. Let each silent glance be the prepared start of a new advance in a true romance. If our smile reflects the times of happiness we've shown A handhold is the symbol of the love yet unknown then shall we love? — Sarah Butler 7 • “S. f.f . t fttY Sarah and Elton Advertisements 183 CANTEY MOTOR CO. Putting you first keeps us first MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN 117 N. Ashley Street Valdosta, GA 31601 184 Advertisements MADISON AUTO AND TRACTOR PARTS INC. 305 South Duval Street Madison, Florida FARMER'S MUTUAL EXCHANGE KEN'S BAR-B-QUE We Specialize in B-B-Q Beef, Pork, Ribs, and Chicken Also Sandwiches Steak Dinners Pina's Feed — Seeds — Fertilizer and Farm Supplies Sunday-Thursday Friday and Saturday Madison, Florida 11 9 1110 Advertisements 185 W. L SHERROD LUMBER COMPANY INC. Manufactures Rough and Dressed Lumber P.O. Box 308 Greenville, Florida 32331 Phone 948-2851 Congratulations Seniors! P.O. Box 277 Madison, Florida 32340 Day Phone 973-6252 Night Phone 971 5426 Gordon Ford Tractor Inc. 715 South Range Street Madison, Florida 32340 This Space Reserved for My Favorite Autographs_ and to Remember the Good Times We Had at. . . 188 Advertisements FRIDAYS FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Federally Chartered Federally Examined Federally Supervised 973-4161 603 West Base Street Madison, Florida Insured Savings Up to $40,000.00 Congratulations Seniors of 79 Compliments of DON'S FINA 303 West Base Street Madison, Florida 190 Advertisements Congratulations Seniors 1979 Best Wishes From Compliments of . . . HART'S AUTO PARTS Downtown Valdosta, Georgia Madison, Florida JOHNSON AND JOHNSON SERVICE CENTER Your Needs Are Our Concern U.S. 90 Madison, Florida Advertisements 191 Compliments of Tri-County Electric Company Madison, Florida 32340 HAIRE FURNITURE COMPANY MADISON JEWELERS Where You Can Find the Best for Less Before You Buy, Give Haire A Try! 973-2340 South Range Street Madison, Florida 192 Advertisements 212 South Range Street Madison, Florida Dragline Land Clearing WALKER'S SEPTIC TANKS Sewers Bulldozer DAVID WALKER Baclchoe Work, Water Lines, Drain Fields, Gas Tanks Installed, Footers, Storm Drains, Fill Dirt Pinetta, Florida Best Wishes From 929 4653 DEVANE'S COIN-O-MAGIC LAUNDROMAT Located on South Range Street Madison. Florida 973-2390 Wash Dry Clean and Greyhound Bus Depot Madison, Florida Advertisements 193 Congratulations '79 Seniors CHERRY LAKE SERVICE STATION See JIM or JACK SEAGO 929 4545 £f W.M.A.F. Best Wishes to the Seniors of. '79 Compliments of WETZEL BLAIR COUNTY JUDGE 1230 on Your Radio Dial Featuring Country Music for Your Listening Pleasure Madison, Florida 194 Advertisements You've come a long way baby . . . V But. . . You are still our brown eyed cutie. Love, Mother and Daddy Compliments of. JOAN'S DRESS SHOP JOAN S. FRALEIGH, Owner Phone:973-6177 Congratulations Seniors! Compliments of . . . WILLI AMS-MAXWELL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. BESS W. MAXWELL Owner P.O. Box 590 108 W. Pinckney St. Madison, Fla. 32340 Phone (904)973-4013 K M BEAUTY SHOP Advertisments 195 c fnnette We fiarenti leek vaCuei for Every cfiiCA, We Cove, we ikare, give. anA imiCe. We make a hot! ? for tCiem to foCCow Wz CenA Cife 1 roaA anA make it gCow. (1 Pe teCC tfizm tkingi anA make a guiAe We f ray, (D oA, our ckiCA tkaCC aCiAe. We‘ ve given tkii ckiCA tfizie tkingi anA more Sven a CniAge to grant a iure Jlo re. We 'CCgive ker otfizr tfiingi Her Cife movet. aCong. We'CC kofie anA firay that it'CCmake tier strong. We 're firouA of ke r now Since ike'i maAe it tkii far We're fuififiu too, for ike' , our twinkling itar. d ![om anA A$aA 196 Advertisement Saxati J!ife U a dream £rfiecially when dialed Witil a child 9tn whom lo much you oared. each mile ci drawn Wilfi hofiei of lucccll l ou Ltruqqle with time Do give them the heit njou Lend them on journey i H Vith hnowledye to ya.in Do Lee all life'l worlds Dhe wayL to obtain. f When they mahe each Ltep cdfnd finally at twelve [Ijou lhare a fiat On the lack of yourLelveL. SoUke and £ay 197 SERVING YOU... WITH QUALITY GERALD ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPH 6020 LAKE RIDGE AVE. - JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA 82211 - PHONE (904) 743-59 Wood Refinishing Furniture Repair eatnka UPHOLSTRY PHONE 973-6006 REPAIR § REFINISHINO 721 S. Range St. Madison, Florida 32340 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Call day or night 904 973 6006 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. 200 Advertisement� Pensacola, Fla. FADS'N FASHIONS Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia 31601 Junior sizes..........................3-15 Miss's sizes..........................8-20 FADS'N FASHIONS PLUS 426 Northside Drive Ha It sizes....................I4, j-24| 2 Stunning stouts .....................32-46 At Fads 'n Fashions, we live up to our name! i k Carol Howard We may not always reach our goal But there's recompense in trying Horizons broaden so much more, The higher we are flying. We are very proud of you! Mom and Dad SUWANNEE PEST CONTROL Pest and Rodent Control Single Application Monthly Service Contract Lawn and Shrubbery Spraying 11 I West Base Street Madison, Florida 32340 973 4116 Suwannee PEST CONTROL- PH. 975-4116 202 Advertisements {irtST Congratulations Seniors from Compliments of Pinetta Cabinet's Inc. Valdosta Camera Center Complete Line Of Amateur S Professional Supplies NIKON • CANON • MINOLTA • KODAK fx VALDOSTA'S only -Owner- John A. Chamblin Jr. Seven Hour Quality Custom Photo Finisher! Kitchen Cabinets 416 Northside Drive Valdosta, GA 31601 Telephone 244-5740 V Advertisements 203 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! Madison, Florida Day Phone: 973-6262 Night Phone:973 2437 OWENS ILLINOIS The Company Next Door A lot of people think of Owens- Ilinois as the world's leading manufacturer of packaging materials in glass, plastic and paper; Kimble brand laboratory ware; Libbey glassware; Lily products. Multinational in scope. Eighty thousand employ- ees. More than one hundred domestic facilities. Big sophisti- cated, dynamic. And we are - and we're proud of it. But with all those facilities and all those employees, chances are we're also your neighbor. And we try very hard to be a good one. We are, for instance, an equal opportunity employer, and our percentage of minority group employees gets larger every year. We also support community action and civic responsibility groups in every 0-1 location. We've also been a prime mover in the Keep America Beautiful anti-litter program since 1953, and spent millions of dollars evefry year on plant beautifica- tion and air and water abatement systems. The taxes we pay help support community programs that include everything from sewer systems to police and fire depart- ments, and we encourage all employees to take an active role in community affairs that range SMITH DRUGSTORE Compliments of JOE PEAVY from Boy Scouts to the Commu- nity Chest. We're concerned, we're respon- sive, we're involved. And that’s the way we like it. 204 Advertisements Owens-Illinois The Good Neighbor Memories are heartbeats Sounding through the years. Echoes never fading. Of our smiles and tears Moments that are captured. Sometimes unaware. Pictured in an album. Or a lock of hair Images that linger. Deep within the mind. Bit of verse we cherished. Once upon a time Through the musty hallways Of the days we knew. Ever comes the vision Beautiful and true Memories are roses. Blooming evermore Full of fragrant sweetness. Never known before Life must have a meaning. Goals for which to strive. Memories are lights that burn To keep the heart alive BtWa, CoaqU, Akk CatuUaD., Lo kay, om L GoM buiB. Advertisements 205 Congratulations 79 Seniors Drink Plenty of Fresh Cool FARMBESTMILK R.M. HIDY, Distributor Madison, Florida 206 Advertisements Andre, This seedling planted today grew into an adult tomorrow SALES ACE HARDWARE There's no goal you cannot achieve if you try hard enough. We love you, Mom, Dad, Elaine, Joyce and John Jr. 317 S. Range Street Madison, FL 32340 973-2291 Home of Zenith TVs, Maytag Westinghouse, Magic Chef Ranges and Kitchenaid Dishwashers 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 Advertisements 207 Congratulations Seniors From: MADISON STOCKYARDS Hog Sale on Monday Cow Sale on Tuesday Feeder Pig Sale fourth Friday in each month New location on Highway 53 South GEORGE TOWNSEND-Owner Phone: 973-4094 Phone: 929-4605 208 Advertisements BILL FOY P.O. Box 1114 912 883-7074 Albany, GA 31702 Autographs Advertisements 209 Mrs. Washington's Classes period I This page is in recognition of Mrs. Washington's classes. Mrs. Washington had the most parents visit her room at Open House held in October. period 6 Advertisements 211 BANK OF MADISON A Florida Banking Corporation Officers: GRIFFIN BISHOP Vice-President Member FDIC 3 14 S. W. Horry Street Madison, Florida 973-4126 2 Advertisements J. W. GRANT President Advertisements 213 Our Congratulations to the Class of '79 Alfred, Libby, Vivian, and Allen Welch To my senior friends . . I hope life treats you kind, I hope you have all you ever dreamed of. I wish you joy and happiness, where ever you may go in life, But above all of this . . . I wish you love. CoSondra Robinson 214 Advertisements To OMh, MflVYOUHAVk Brough hpfjiM s to keep you Sweet, Enough toBs to' keep you stoowg, Enough kmcm to keep you Iuuwak , Enough to- fefifif) you Juif f y, though falkmtokeep yowlwii bfor, Bmgkscucms to keep yoweage , Enough Ifdenjfk to ytue you cow wt, Euoug k faith to boiusK deptesstiw, Lovo, fiAtw OuhVolL SL Cherry Lake Orchards Inc. ERRY LAKE ORCHARD We Grow 'Em Bigger and Better!” Route 3 Box 148B Madison, Florida Phone: 929-4433 is- PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY of PERRY INC. Serving You With Pepsi. Seven Up. Mountain Dew and Sun Crest Flavors 216 Advertisements Congratulations Eugenia Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations Congratulations Seniors! to from the Class GREENVILLE of 1979 DRUG CO., INC. Compliments of Prescriptions Gifts Toys We aim to please BRINSON'S 948 8051 Greenville, FL Adverti laments 217 Compliments of DIXIE PACKERS INC. Located on Highway 53 Madison, Florida HILLCREST RESTAURANT Always a Good Place to Eat and Relax Madison, Florida Advertisements Muj, iftfttJaS (jObcMtkb MPJyi uM Ik wl dch you u [Jlouy L pcvtt, Rw tkfey flt tfc alWyS MCtA St Wi dPjOMSt Ou l [iMa£. . . jkaah (jWi (M tka v pjnuyuPJ Tilob oMb y (mf W outs qIoha, (ptotkey tecfiMsO' hicuty Qp Cial HiO Pjd U)Pj V X k OU . . . Tkaaks (jOiciMthb MfiMOtfeS %jOJb tu O kiy MU o dim. . • U KfiufiA covM ef5fty you Ft« tkejoy wft'uft (ftuH 1 uv tket ! Co ig oiix otiOKS! |Uo ftKfllDcui Compliments of HUNTER MOTOR COMPANY Ford and Mercury We Have the Car You Want Quitman, Georgia Congratulations Seniors of 1979 AMERICAN LEGION POST 68 SKI'S UNION 500 West Base Madison, Florida 32340 973-2748 Lester D. Plain and Son FLORIDA TUX SHOP RENTALS AND SALES Land Clearing and Development Rt. 1 Box 313 Lee, Florida 32059 Hourly and Contract OF FORMAL WEAR AND ACCESSORIES 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 Advertisements 221 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 Dear Gerry, You are no longer our little boy anymore for you have become a man. We were proud of you when you were little, and to this day we are even more proud of you. May you reach your goals in life. We Love You. Congratulations, Son! Mom and Dad 222 Advertisements Congratulations, Seniors of 1979 Compliments of J. B. DAVIS So many precious moments ago — When you were first beginning To know and understand things — We learned a lot about you. But more than this - We have learned that YOU now know a lot about yourself. For you have succeeded In following a long path — And the path continues to go on. Only the mind of a determined one Can turn the corner And start another journey . . . We're behind you Ann, Now more than ever before! Congratulations AND Good Luck, Mom and Dad Advertisements 223 a L fozzijzx — 1(10 or do 07 cdoiS OJS at£ zNo niattsx ojdat tds dii.ta.ncs., d o mattsx ojdsxs ojs axs. (lVs xs alojayi tdsxs ojdsn nssdsd dJn dajijiy timsi and iad. (I Vs xs adio tfisxs to comfoxt and mads sacd otdsx gfnd (ZJds futuxs Li ufion ui, and ojs ddgo oux isjiaxats ojayi. fBut ojs ff adojayi xsmsmdsx sacd otdsx ccrfnd tds joy of tds good odd dayi. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1979 from MADISON HOUSE A Change in Times in 79 226 Advertisements Rutherford CONSTRUCTION General Contractor • FINE CUSTOM HOMES • HOME IMPROVEMENT • REMODELING 973-6867 P O. BOX 191, MADISON I PERRY COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, INC. P.O. Box 839 U.S. Highway 98 West Perry, FL 32347 M.V.(MILT) BAUGUESS AND ASSOCIATES 220 East College Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32301 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Earlie Anderson Laura Anderson Dewitt Bell Betty's Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Pat Blair Roy H. Bronson Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brooks Kathleen M. Burnette Crandell's Flowers and Gifts Mrs. Ellen Feacher Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Grant, Adrienne and Bill Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Harper Home Decorating Center Roxanne Levingston Madison Cleaners The Madison Enterprise Recorder Ernest M. Page Jr. Ruby's Fabric Shop Sue's Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Mason Tice and Dwayne Mr. and Mrs. Howard Tuten Advertisements 227 £ SSG Bru « Kinl.iv V iildoMd. (jA 912 ivi -vwh “Ask me about today’s dCH.ILU.ILVji. j|, 55 Are You Looking For a Job? Use This Checklist on Job Interviews: 1. Ask for at least $419.00 a month, plus free room and board. With a $ 150.00 raise if married. 2. Insist on 30 days paid vacation starting the first year. 3. Demand over $300.00 for work and dress clothes, plus upkeep allowance. 4. Be sure full, free recreational facilities are available, golf, tennis, pools, gyms, etc. 5. Insist on free medical and dental plans with unlimited sick leave. 6. Don't be hassled because you are without experience. Pound the table and let it be known that you expect to learn a skill, choosing in over 300 career fields, at his expense with full pay. 7. Insist on the option of quitting after three years to go to college and that you expect him to contribute two-thirds to an educational fund of $8,100. If Your Employer Does Not Agree to All of These Terms See Your ARMY Recruiter!! We Salute the Students and Faculty of Mad ison High School There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. — J. T. Adams Madison High School is dedicated to both. Wes Kelley Manager, PANTRY PRIDE Janice Kelley Director, WEE FOLKS PRESCHOOL Becky Kelley Greg Kelley 228 Advertisements BANK OF GREENVILLE Organized in 1905 For All Your Bank Needs Greenville, Rorida any- On behalf of the 1978-79 Mahisco staff we would like to take a part of this Mahisco to thank anyone thing to do with the production of this book. We'd like to personally thank Mr. Ray. our beloved principal. His co-operation enabled us to get the annual out in time We owe a thousand thanks to the teaching staff for without their generosity in letting the staff out of class, we d never have met our deadlines, late though they were! The photographers, Garner Walker Gerald Roberts and our qood friend Kirby Reichman, were always there when we needed their assistance. We are forever indebted to them. Our thanks'is given to Jim Bolin who endlessly helped the staff to the organization of the yearbook. Without the patronage of our generous advertisers, we wouldn’t have had the funds to produce this quite expensive book. To our advisor, Mrs. Eloise Barrs, we give an extra big THANK YOU for sticking with us even in our bleakest moments. Last but definitely not least, we’d like to thank the Madison High Student body for being themselves (the crazy, s, and lovable) people they are. Thank you everybody1 We Love Ya The 78-79 Mahisco Staff Advertisements 229 Deadlines Caused Ptayed Mrs. Barrs wants to see me?” Who took the stam- per home? Where are the Quadpacks? Sixth period was the time for rushing around for pictures, pulling hair for copy yet to be written, and creating layout upon layout to finally produce the 1978-79 Mahisco. The goal of the staff was to meet each deadline on time so that the annual would come back before the school year ended. 1 Kathy Surles. editor Diane Biernacki. Iris Sapps, Vanessa Bowie; 2 Student Lite Teresa Webb — editor Marilyn Smith, Clmita Hawkm: 3 Editor Judi Baeli. Business Manager Deonne Williams 4 Orgamza tions Lena Newman editor Betsy Wilson. Sandra Bonner, Vicky Don- aldson 5 Sports Annette Edwards editor Randy Smith To Cossandra is cropping her pictures l-toppy Times and Bygowe- Days (wbNJeue« Usfc. . . Left Page 1. Mrs Washington hugs Hank after seeing his scores on the literacy test 2 Mr Ray talks to a few students about the problems around MHS. 3. Sarah, Linda, and Debra catch up on the latest news 4 The coke machine is a must at break 5 Al Retcher shows off his newly shaved head 6 The Senior Class waits for t.ieir meeting to start Right Page Bess is amazed at her score on The Test12 The Cheerlead- ers always have it together 3 Debra Sue and Lisa clowning around as usual 4 Stanley shares his potato chips with Brenda 5. Carpentry class works together to build their barn. . . . Closing 233 Sharon M!ke wa ,or ,he 66,1 ,0 rinS 2. Lubertha. len aort 9 USC °' break 3 Lin jsay. Sandra. e daa anbSandra discusang their classes 4 Curtis, Ronme Doug, and Deann caught by the camera while debating in Ameri- can Histoiv Class. 5. Those last good-byes are very back-turn- ,n9hJ°h Rh0nKl 6l JT Norman' Wl9rant worker, takes a break n her busy schedule 7 Donna, Karen, Judy, and Lori really net- ting into that FHA meeting. As long as Mrs. Eloise Barrs has been Madison High School’s annual advisor, it’s amazing that the Mahisco” hasn’t been dedi- cated to her betore now; there- fore, this 78-79 “Mahisco is dedicated to her. The tine annuals produced year atter year are a product ot the time, work, and love she puts into everything she does. Any regular teacher would have quit a long time ago if they had to undergo the pressures Miss Eloise goes through. She never quit. Whenever we staff members got in a bind, she was always there with the answers. We can't say enough about this wonderful lady. She’s an inspiration to us all. I put a lot of myself into this book, trying to show that TOGETHER we can accomplish anything. No one can go through life alone. Everyone needs a little help from their friends, friends to laugh with, to cry with, to share with, to love with. To say goodbye is too definite, too final so I'll just say farewell instead. Judi Baeli 79 STUDENT COUNCIL President — William Edwards Vice-President — Sarah Butler Recording Secretary — Lina Newman Corresponding Secretary — Veree Twiggs Treasurer — Marilyn Ford Parliamentarian — Winford Frazier Sponsor — Carolyn Ray BETA CLUB President — Rick Buie Vice-President — Judi Baeli Secretary — Carol Howard Treasurer — Susanne Sanders Sponsor — Sharon Fletcher Sylvia Catron FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES President — Annette Edwards Vice-President — Hank Stallings Secretary££- Robin Zygarlowski Treasurer — Robbin Wigelsworth Sponsor — Gary Gazlay MAHISCO STAFF Editor — Judi Baeli Business Manager — Deonne D. . u P Williams Photographer — Tommy Mottses Sponsor — Eloise Barrs CHESS CLUB President — Rick Harrell Secretary — Pam Kelley Treasurer — Willia’m Edwards Sponsor — Bucky jfchristmas LIBRARY COUNCIL President — Gerry Branch Vice-President — Kathy Peacock Secretary — Kelli Burns Treasurer —Elton Smith Parliamentarian — Winford Frazier Sponsor — Alma Twiggs SENIOR FFA CHAPTER President — Gary Willis Vice-President — Scotty Putnal Secretary — Marcia Ellington Treasurer — Rodney Kemp Reporter — Robert Bell Chaplain — Danny Thomas Sentinel — Jerry Chamblin Sponsor — David Smith SKATEBOARD President — Chris Holland Vice-President — William Edwards Sponsor — Nancy Benjamin Mr GYI JASTICS President — Glynnis Jackson Vice-President — David Head iMld i lup . . . Secretary — Sheila Clark Treasurer — Barbara Brothers Sponsor — Nancy Benjamin FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA President — Lori Strickland Vice-President — Kathy Surles Secretary — Robin Zygarlowski Treasurer — Debra Barrs Sponsor — Evelyn Pulliam PAW PRINTS Editor — Mickey Starling Business Manager — Edward Photographer — Carlton furnett Reporter — Guy Rhodes Peggy Chandler Vanessa Jarriel Deann Pennington Feature Editor — Kitty Landrum News Editor — Sherrie Davis Sports Editor — Edward Sapp Sponsor — Martha Faught j PERFORMING ARTS President — Jerri Haynes Vice-President — Patricia Jackson Secretary — Fontina Barfield Treasurer — Tanya Livingston Sponsor — Carolyn Jumous ART CLUB Chairman — Chris Sullivan Co-Chairman —4 Linda Newman r I Karen Castner Sergeant-at-Arms — Rhonda Hall Sponsor — Debra Scott SPEECH CLUB President — Beth Weger Vice-President — Susan Stilwell Secretary — Brenda Jonas Treasurer — Cindy Wynn Sponsor — Mary Buchanan GARY FFA CHAPTER President — Willie Thompkins Vice-President — John Lundell Secretary — Carlton Burnett Paul Hiers Treasurer — Carl Alexander Sentinel — Anthony Peterson Parliamentarian — Darryl Williams Reporter — Gary Sheffield Chaplain — Byron Williams Historian — Quinton Peek Sponsor —ER Scott BLACK HISTORY President — Ivan Johnson Vice-President — Voncile Brasby Secretary — Kathy Peacock Treasurer — Vanessa Bowles Sponsor — Earlie Nicholson SCIENCE CLUB President — Pam Peavy Vice-President — Chris Holland Secretary — Lisa Kelley Treasurer — William Edwards Sponsor — Gene Stokes FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA President — Sophia Smith Vice-President — Patricia Jackson Secretary — Annie Bethay Treasurer — Patricia Simmons Parliamentarian — Carl Alexander Sponsor — Evelyn Murphy SPANISH CLUB President — Gwen Bailey Vice-President — Donnie Bailey Secretary — Eileen Biernacki Treasurer — Keith Anderson Sponsor — Bill Raines DISCO CLUB President — Marilyn Ford Vice-President — Carl Joseph Secretary — Barbara Brothers Treasurer — Mary Williams Parliamentarian— Jimmy Givens Jerome Henley Sponsor — Vivian Griffin PEP CLUB President — Janice Ford Vice-President — Ron Williams Secretary — Kathy Morse Sponsor— Shirley Washington Rhonda Aikens FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President — Marcia Ellington Pres.-Elect — Judy Agner Secretary — Lisa Barrs Treasurer — Lynn Harris Historian — Tammy Moody Parliamentarian — Lorie Hollie VP Program of Work — Deenie Wells VP Projects — Derita Hadden VP Recreation — Mary Graham VP Public Relations — Sarah Butler VP of Encounter — Sandra Bonner VP of Careers — Diane Williams Chaplain — Charla Wynn Sponsors — Monteze Barrs Lois Sweat i jk QfyiUiQ E oo n d lA ith Acuiij fidtu$ti The Spring Calendar for 1979 was filled with activi- ties which included the Annual Concerts given by the Mahisco Singers and the band on May 21. The stu- dents at Madison High were well entertained in April by the Air Force Band. Parents and students alike enjoyed the displays at the Open House and the Annual Spelling Bee which were held on April 3. The Honor Roll Dance and the Sadie Hawkin's Dance were also special events on the Calendar. The Year- book Signing Party and the Home Ec Sew and Show parties which were both held on May 25 finished off a very busy year. Lett Page 1 Lon. Sarah. Lisa, and Marcia are modeling their dresses at Open House 2. Coach Ray congratulates Shawn Jor- dan for winning the Spelling Bee 3 The Mahisco Singers at their concert held on May 22. 4 The Air Force Honor Guards are standing at attention for the singing of the National Anthem at their concert 5 The crowd gave a round of applause for the Air Force Band Right Page 1 Matt uses Susie's back to sign Ran- dy s book 2. The band at their concert held on May 22. 3 The Mahisco Singers bring humor to their audience 4 Mrs Barrs serves Marcia at the Sew and Show’’ party 5 The band is watch- ing Mr Gazlay for instructions 1978-79 CougarSco'tefcoW' 1978-79 Varsity Football Scores Opponents Score Wakulla 0 — 27 Maclenny 0 — 28 Jasper 20 — 7 Quitman 6 — 24 Florida High 8 — 20 Perry 5—18 Famu 12 — 6 Live Oak 6 — 26 Santa Fe 14—27 Monticello 20 — 28 Varsity Basketball Team MHS Opp. Maclay 65 73 Lincoln 66 74 Perry 66 70 Brooks Co. 61 59 Bronson 58 51 Live Oak 78 88 Monticello 58 63 Trenton 65 63 Hamilton 64 71 Greenville 77 100 Bronson 71 46 Monticello 57 72 Hamilton 63 77 Brooks Co. 77 76 Lincoln 77 82 Perry 68 78 Maclay 59 61 Live Oak 73 87 Greenville 73 71 Cougarettes' Basketball Team Record Mayo W Perry W Rickards W Brooks Co. L Greenville W Havanna L Wakulla W Live Oak W Leon w Trenton L Jasper L Wakulla W Rickards w Jasper L Brooks Co. L Havanna L Perry W Greenville w Live Oak w Leon w Mayo w District Runners-Up 4 Cougars' 78-79 Varsity Baseball Opponents Score Lincoln Forfeit Perry 6 — 3 NFCS 4 — 2 Live Oak 2 — 7 Havanna 13 — 0 Monticello 5 — 12 Aucilla 11 — 1 Perry 4 — 5 Jasper 11—0 Monticello 8 — 3 Havanna 17 — 1 Quincy Shanks 9—1 Jasper 12 — 0 Perry 14 — 4 Live Oak 6—12 Quincy Shanks Forfeit Cougarettes' Softball Team MHS Opp. Monticello 11 7 Monticello 2 4 Quincy Shanks 3 23 Perry 7 20 Quincy Shanks 10 17 Perry 9 20 Mayo 17 11 Live Oak 11 7 Mayo 20 9 Live Oak 13 9 Havanna 13 11 Havanna 5 15 Monticello 18 22 1978-79 Wrestling Schedule Opponents Score Live Oak 30 — 33 Marianna 35 — 33 Panama City 35 — 25 Berrien County 39 — 24 Lincoln 28 — 33 Baker County 24 — 41 D B 27 — 47 Berrien County 30 — 29 Lincoln 27 — 33 Marianna 39 — 27 Live Oak 29 — 38 Wakulla 22 — 33 MHS Tennis Schedule 1979 Track Schedule Team Boys Girls 7 Team Boys Girls Jefferson W W mi a Live Oak W L Rickards W W Jasper L L Valdosta L L Jefferson L L Lincoln L L r— ?L Rickards L L Live Oak W W 7 7 Jefferson L L Maclay W W Lake City L L Fla. High L W - Jasper L L Jefferson W W Branford W L Live Oak W W Rickards L L Lowndes L W Jasper L L Maclay L W Lake City L L Fla. High L W Branford W L Rickards W W Perry W W Live Oak W W Perry w L Lowndes L W District Runners-Up 5 ’ 'DtscfrOt xtw — A Btg For weeks excited juniors prepared for the 1979 prom. Prom pictures, refreshments were all a part of this Disco Dream night. The juniors, seniors and dates enjoyed the big night on May 19, 1979. Students and teachers dis- coed down as D.J.'s Marty Glickman and Wayne Boyd played the theme song Saturday Night Sunday Morning and other Disco music. After the prom they discoed on down to Hardees to fill fheir stomachs with breakfast so the Disco Dream night would linger on. D.J. B. Johnson performed a program of disco music until 2:00 a m. Left Page: I. Hank is presenting King and Queen Elton and Sarah 2 Candy is enjoying the prom. 3. The principal and teachers enjoyed the prom also. 4 Mike and Lisa boogie on down Right Page 1 Wayne Boyd was really getting oft with the Disco Music. 2 Marty Glickman and The Fahrenheit Fever System 3 Randy and Mandy are dancing to the beat 4 Susie and Scotl having a ball at the prom 1 4 7 1979 WoM-W'uk Qftpt Yib o — Vietnam accused China of invading its land, airspace, and territorial waters. — Senior pictures taken. — Camp David Summit talks start among President Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and Israeli Prime Minister Mena- chem Begin. — Major Australian ports close for tour days as dockworkers strike. — AM regained World Boxing Association heavy-weight Cham- pionship from Leon Spinks. — Earthquake killed 25,000 per- sons in Iran. — 144 die in air collision of jet liner and single engine plane over San Diego — Pope John Paul I died in the 34th day of his reign. October — Second test tube baby born in Calcutta, India — U S. Senate extended dead- line for ERA ratification to 1982. — Rhodesia ended official racial discrimination. — Aristides Royo elected Presi- dent of Panama. — Carter signed Civil Service Reform Act. — The Arch-Bishop of Poland was elected Pope. John Paul II is the first non-Italian Pope since 1523. — Yankees won World Series over L.A. Dodgers. — Iranian Oil Strike affected 40,000 workers and oil prices. NCMUnb i — Homecoming. — Space endurance world record broken by Russian cos- monauts at 139 days and 15 hours. — Student Council Homecoming Dance had Danny Harmon as D.J. — Carter signs transportation bill providing 54 billion for highway and mass transit. — Honors Dance for students making A and B honor rolls. — U S. Representative Leo Ryan killed in Guyana by members of the Peoples Temple. — 911 members of the Peoples Temple die in mass suicide-mur- der in Guyana, South America. Dece i e t — In San Francisco City Hall, an assassin shot and killed the Mayor George R. Moscone, and former city supervisor Dan White. — In the most sophisticated probe ever launched, two U.S. space crafts, Pioneer Venus I and Venus 2, bored in toward Venus, radioing back a flow of data that promised to unravel some of the planet's mysteries. — Golda Meir, Israel’s best- loved public figure, died from jaundice caused by cancer of the lymph nodes. She was 80. The fateful day was late in the second week of December. — Gunner struck New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, escap- ing with 6 million in a case and more than 850,000 worth of gold, pearls, diamonds, and other precious stones. Known to be the biggest cash robbery in U.S. history. Jcutu jwy — Secretary of State Cyrus Vance met with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Jomyko in Geneva to discuss final details of a SALT II strategic arms limita- tions treaty. — OPEC had spoken: world price of oil will rise by 14.5 per cent this year. — The Shah of Iran finally left his strife-torn kingdom. — Pittsburgh Steelers' 35-31 victory over Dallas Cowboys in the Super Bowl XIII. — UP WITH PEOPLE in Madison for 2nd time. — Margaret Mead, a famous anthropologist, died. — Patty Campbell Hearst 8 received Pardon. — In chaotic Teheran, leftist guerrillas seized the US. embassy. — In Afghanistan, the US ambassador was slain. — Brigitte Worden competed for the State title of Junior Miss in Pensacola. She won the Kraft scholarship and Simplicity Award. Ua tcA — MHS Basketball team placed in the State Basketball tourna- ment. — Honors dance was held for those making A or B honor rolls. — Freshmen sponsored a St. Patrick’s dance for student body. — Beta Club sponsored a Blood Donor Day. — Chinese invaders captured the Vietnamese border town of Lang Son. — An eclipse cast its dark shadow from coast to coast. Another won’t come until 2017. — Voyager I swooped within 172,424 miles of Jupiter trans- mitting pictures of the details of the solar system’s largest planet. — President Jimmy Carter flew to the Middle East for the most difficult negotiations of his Presi- dency — a high-risk gamble pro- duced a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. AfyuJL — The 3-mile nuclear power plant ran amok in Pennsylvania. — Beta Club sponsored the movie “Blood Mobile’’ for gen- eral student body. — FHA participated in state con- vention. — Deer Hunter received 5 Acad- emy Awards for Best Picture. — Tennis team went to district competition in Tallahassee. — The Shah temporarily found residence in the Ocean Club on Nassau’s Paradise Island. — The black citizens in Rhode- sia’s history were allowed to vote for the first time. — Ten inches of rain fell in Jack- son, Mississippi, flooding the streets and houses. May — Awards Day and distribution of Annuals. — Sports Banquet. — Baccalaureate in Van H. Pri- est Auditorium f Sue, Ca I Ckina. S drcmc. Deer Hunter A GreaS •Up In SfnoJCe A A Ever' Wh ’cf Wau £pose — 7:00 a m. John Spenhelenk was granted stay from electric chair — He was found guilty of murdering a traveling compan- ion. — Darden was granted a stay of execution. — Billy Carter graduated from the Alcoholism treatment pro- gram at California’s Long Beach Naval Hospital. — Spenkenlink announced dead at 10:18 a m. the 25 after being executed in the electric chair. The 1st execution in Florida since 1964. ’78-’79 f-fowv M Throughout the year, students at MHS distinguished themselves in many areas of endeavor The Mahisco stall dedicates these two pages in appreciation of the honor they brought to MHS AcacUmic XwCAjAs In art Kenny Mauldin was recognized as most creative. Peggy Chandler as the most improved and Asa Pittman and Dor- sey Williams shared the most outstanding award The business awards went to Kay- trena Joseph and Renae Penny John Torres was recognized as having the most outstanding research paper in Hon- ors English IV and Derita Hadden as hav- ing the highest GPA Home Economics awards were given to the following Lorie Holley — clothing and textile. Dianne Biernacki — inde- pendent living. Marcia Ellington, funda- mentals of clothing occupations. Sherrie Williams and Karla Pridgeon — human care services. Deloris Townsend — spe- cialty sewing. Stanley Gervm and Paul Mosier — specialty foods. Rhonda Hall — child development. Karen Williams — fundamentals of homemaking The Math Department presented the following awards Algebra I — Darryl Branch. Geometry — Kathryn Rowe. Algebra II — Mike Waller. Trig Analysis — Brigitte Worden, highest avg in Alg I. Alg II. Geom and Trig — Brigitte Wor- den. special math award (computers) — Howard Sims, and the VSC Workshop Scholarship — Howard Sims The Bausch and Loub Science Award that is given by the Science Department went to William Edwards The Social Studies Department pre- sented awards to Grace Burgess — mythology. Tracy Revels — world his- tory. Eddie Valentine — 9th grade social studies. Diane Biernacki. Rodney Kemp. William Fourakres. and Jerry Chamblm — anthropology. Susie Sims — Ameri- can History The Mildred Almond award went to Randy Rowe Spanish awards were shared by Sarah Butler. David Richter and Bill Brazil Carpentry awards went to Donald Pick- les. Joe King and Walter Biernacki AtidetiCS, Boys track awards were Jerome Davis — Most valuable player, best sprinter — Mike Jones. Clifford Brown — best field man. Willie Thompkms — best middle distance. Elton Smith — best distance. Carl Joseph — best performance The girls track awards were Sarah Haynes — MVP. Victoria Humphrey — most improved. Sarah Haynes. Marilyn Smith. Linda Bradley. Victoria Humphrey — sprint medley relay In varsity baseball the following awards were given Richard Ealy — MVP. Byron Williams — most improved. Terry McDaniel — best offensive player. Randy Smith — best defensive player. Greg Kel- ley — leadership Barbara McDaniel received the MVP award in softball Other softball awards were Mary Haynes — most improved. Beth Hill — best rookie. Rosa McDaniel and Valerie Gee — best all around John Torres was selected as MVP in boys tennis and the sportsmanship award went to William Edwards In girls tennis. Susan Smith was selected as MVP Sharon Hidy received the award for best record. Susanne San- ders received the sportsmanship award, and Rosie Knox and Brigitte Worden were recognized as District I Doubles champions Girls basketball awards were as fol- lows Brenda Dopson — defensive player. Beth Hill — offensive player. Annette Edwards — hustle. Sophia Smith — most improved Boys basketball awards were as fol- lows Herbert Moore — MVP. Paul Hiers — chairman of the boards. Ricky Lee — secretary of defense. Wmford Frazier — hustle. Stewart Smith — most improved In wrestling. N L Aikens. Gerry Branch and Jerry Jackson were recog- nized as district champions Cougar wrestler of the year was N L Aikens and the MVP was Gerry Branch Cdiot nslup Qm L LAOjd i lup Honor graduates were Susie Smith. Marcia Ellington. Teresa Webb. Sarah Butler. Linda Lee. William Edwards. Bar- bara Brothers. Jerry Pmkard. Annette Edwards. Carol Howard. Rick Buie. Jackie Haynes. Patricia Mitchell. Randy Rowe. Diane Biernacki. Sherrelle Garrett. Chris Sullivan. John Torres. Dan Fenne- 10 man. and Louis Humes High honor graduates were Derita Had- den. Vanessa Bowles. Ann Vickers. Lina Newman. Sharon Hidy. Iris Sapp. Kathy Surles. Judi Baeli. Susanne Sanders and Brigitte Worden Monteze Barrs was recognized as the teacher of the year both at MHS and for j Madison County Willy Thompkms represented Madison County at Florida Boys State this year The lota Alpha Zeta scholarship was shared by Vanessa Bowies and Jackie Haynes Lynn Harris. Jackie Haynes. Tanya Liv- ingston and Patricia Mitchell received scholarship in the Honzens Unlimited Program (FSU) Carol Howard was the recipient of the Marshall Scholarship from Andrew College Vanessa Bowles was the recipient of the academic merit scholarship at Bethune-Cookman Col- lege Steve Clark received the Charles Phillips scholarship and Louis Humes was given a scholarship from the South- ern Scholarship Foundation (FSU) David Richter and Sarah Butler were listed among the Who's Who in Foreign Language m Ga and Fla High Schools In band the Philip Sousa Award was given to Brigitte Worden and the most outstanding drill team member award was given to Patricia Mitchell Dorsey Williams received the Art Club award The Chess Club Tournament win- ner was Terry Humes The school Chess Tournament champion was David Richter The best dramatic performance award was presented to William Edwards for his performance in the senior play The yearbook award went to Gerry Branch The following people received Speech Club awards Beth Weger. Brenda Jonas. Susan Stillwell. Ken Davis. Ray Wesson. Cindy Wynn, Grace Burgess. Annette Pickles. Bemta Williams. Wanda Watson. Peggy Chandler. Jay Daniels. Pam Bryant and Barbara Brothers In addition the outstanding speaker award was given to Cindy Wynn and the most improved speaker award went to Michelle Vick The Club of the year was FHA for the second year in a row and the distin- guished service award for organizations went to the senior chapter of the FFA Student Council gave three awards and they are as follows student council citizen of the year — Sarah Butler. Mil- dred Bruner — Gerry Branch, and the most dedicated — Gerry Branch The senior chapter of FFA Star Farmer Award went to William Fourakres In the Gary FFA members receiving awards, presented by Mr E R Scott. Advisor, were James Weatherspoon, Crop Production; Blake Cantey. Beef Cattle; Troy Pickles. Farm Placement; Eileen Biernacki. Vegetable Production. John Lundell. Sheep Production; Larry Donaldson. Vegetable Production; Ken- neth Donaldson and Daryl Alexander. Swine Production. Willie Thompkins. Public Speaking. Vicki Donaldson. Public Speaking. Anthony Peterson. Parliamen- tary Procedure. Paul Hiers. Parliamentary Procedure. Byron Williams. Leadership. Voncile Brasby. Librarian; Quinton Peek. Most Dedicated officer, and Carlton Bur- nette. Home Improvement Members receiving Advanced Degrees were Troy Pickles. James Weatherspoon. Horace Cherry. Stewart Smith. Vicki Don- aldson. Eileen Biernacki. Daryl Alexan- der. and Samuel Thompkins Recipients of the Tractor Driving awards were Troy Pickles. Ezell Stevens. Micheal Brown. Horace Cherry and Ken- neth Alexander FHA awards were as follows receiving the Community Involvement Award from Mrs Mary Lou Surles of First Federal Savings and Loan was Tammy Moody. Mrs Red and White went to Judy Agner. Outstanding seniors. Lisa Barrs. Derita Hadden. Marcia Ellington. Dianne Wil- liams. Mary Graham. Joann Dobson, and Linda Welch. Outstanding juniors. Judy Agner. Tammy Moody. Pam Blanton. Lorie Holley. Paula Mosier. Glenda Branche. Lisa Harrington. Pat Wynn. Janet Thigpen. Candy Blanton, and Louise Williams. Outstanding sopho- mores. Karen Williams and Frances Cowart. Most Outstanding New Member. Karen Williams. Presenting the awards was Mrs Monteze Barrs, sponsor First Level Degree awards were given to Judy Agner. Mary Graham. Lisa Barrs, and Marcia Ellington Receiving Second Level Degrees were Judy Agner. Mary Graham, and Derita Hadden Presenting the awards was FHA member. Sandra Bonner Receiving Honorary Membership for service were Mrs Eloise Barrs, social studies instructor, and Michall Tolar, sen- ior food — KwwuU — Fuft On April 28 the Gary FFA kicked off the 78-79 ban- quet season at Madison High School. Next in line was the FHA Banquet. On May 8, they presented reports on their year's work, the state convention the usual awards, and other important happenings of the year. On May 6 the Academic Banquet was held honoring fifty-one students for academic excellence. The band held their banquet on May 24 honoring twenty-five sen- iors. The Sports Banquet, which was held on May 30, ended the banquet season with all spring sports and basketball participating. f. Randy Smith receives his award for baseball 2. William Fou- rakres is recognized as Star Farmer of the senior FFA 3 Bill Brothers presides at the Gary FFA Banquet 4. Gary Oliver is rec- ognized at the Band Banquet 5 Deonne Williams is presented her award as a cheerleader 6 Sondra, Marsha and Lisa assist in presenting awards 7. Ray Wesson and friends enjoy the Band Banquet 12 1 Senior FFA officers at their banquet. 2 Bubba McGriff and Mr. Gazlay share a joke at the Band Banquet 3 K. K Brigitte. Sus- anne and Tracy honored at the Academic Banquet 4. Mr Scott presenting awards at the Gary FFA Banquet 5 Glenda. Lori and Lisa presenting a skit they learned at state convention 6 Susie Sims at the Academic Banquet 13 f$ Ffomg Ctii(LThty’ibAMDou ! They've come a long way to get where they are now 12 years( +) of big yellow buses, cranky teachers, and tons of homework which never seemed to get done It was rough and their senior year will be implanted on the top of their minds forever On November 17 they rocked away 24 hours of their lives to make money for activities hap- pening later on in the year The seniors sponsored the Valentine's Dance in February for all of the MHS Sweethearts. The Boarding House Reach'' was performed by the Senior Class on April 30 This began the rush of the end of the year activities On May 4 they were off to see Chic'' at Six Flags The next week 101 seniors were off to see Peaches and Herb. Gene Cotton. The Raes. etc at Disney World at Grad Night Several hours later 70 seniors boarded the Grey- hounds and headed for Miami where they boarded the T S Flavia for a week in the Bahamas Motorcycle riding, beach bumming, and bar- gaining with the natives were the highlights on the island The food! gambling, and disco dancing the highlights on the ship They returned Friday for a short rest before the Jr.-Sr Prom on Saturday night The following week rushed by and on Monday. May 28 they were let loose in the world Left Page 1 Randy Rowe hassles Doug and Denta during a scene in the Senior Play 2. Susanne enjoys laying out on the Fla- via. 3. Rose Royce was just one of the many bands at Grad Night 4 Mr Christmas is having fun with his camera on the senior trip 5 The senior play reaches its climax. Right Page: 1: This group was exhausted after a long night at Grad Night 2 Sunbathing 5 was a popular activity while the seniors were in the Bahamas 3 Most of the seniors were still too excited to sleep on the way back from Six Flags 4 One of the scenes most seniors enjoyed while they visited the Bahamas. 5 The T S Flavia is a ship most seniors will never forget 6 Stuart. 7. Doug, and Jerry pose at Grad Night 6 A l-foppy Biding attcL a New Qtojit Harold Beauman. 1974 MHS graduate, was the guest speaker at baccalaureate The ceremony was held at the Van H Priest Auditorium Sunday. May 27 at 8 00 p m May 28 at 8 00 pm. the Class of '79 gathered at Lanier Field for the graduation ceremony The MHS Band ushered in the graduates to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance The Mahisco Singers sang The Way We Were fol- lowed by an address by Chester Aikens DOS . an alumni of MHS A highlight of the evening came when a white cord was presented to each of the honor graduates The evening was climaxed by the presentation of diplomas to the 141 graduates 1 Class of '79. 2 Superintendent Randall Buchanan presenting honor cords 3 Class of '79 marching to their seats 4 Brigitte Worden, valed- ictorian and Susanne Sanders, salutatorian 5 The Mahisco singers as they performed 6 Jimmy O'Quinn receives his diploma 7. Chester Aikens. the guest speaker 16 Au£og f ta • • • Autographs I I $