Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1972 volume:

MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL O r 4 % % $ % ) A a o ’ o % 4 ' ; . J rt CLIPPER 1971-1972 Mathews High School Mathews, Virginia The 1971 Clipper, done by a faithful few, is the sum total of many hours of work. We have endeavored to portray in the Clipper the begin¬ ning of a new era in the lives of the high school students in Mathews, Virginia. In this Clipper lie the events that are now treasured memories and it is our objective to preserve them. As you look back at these memorable events, the editor and staff hope you will enjoy recalling the year 1972. 2 «. c. Uj hat LUOlS Tear| MarV?or vecuU j -Oyn rr ar d er ? Ore more outburst I ke 4ha4; arvd back inVo ike C a e fio- ' oc daxjs and ondaus altuaoS me doJn 57 ? I haver 4 po.ssed I xr S c r; pi «o € £ v Please, iei i 4 Snoca 1 “ c ? cc Lc e Should aet a, d-JO ?4 fo 3 o nun i r o 3 cc Le4s cii e the i eacher s 11 TUJO U 2 2 M )ol ida u • J vD. ' d Moo Scuf 3 o teiouc js ■ 4 a 111 c j Studewt or Lif J tc- We ' ve a l 3 one a-� � Id ?? cc J c Ware jou decided here uoo 5 re (3° ° college 7 CD;d oo Satj oo ujqcq to Vote tor J ' “3 vreocae CO a Mace mV s .i sch ? CC 2 of on oiker I ” l of- cue Viave cc govern mev 4 test t Omorfoa- rV| 0 u 0 rv 77 - Familiar Sights At M.H.S. At Last First Game — New Stadium 5 New Members in Beta Club Seniors Might Make it to Hollywood 6 Seniors Try to Beat Teachers Basket Season Begins Try Outs for May Queen Fun What Have We Here? Senior Officers On behalf of the Senior Officers and class, I would like to thank the parents and the faculty faculty for guiding us through the years and pointing us in the right direc¬ tion. As we prepare to go out into the world we will always remember our days here at MHS. Graduation grows nearer and with it the decisions we have been putting off for the future also grow nearer, but thanks to our parents and teachers, the Class of ' 72 is ready for anything . Ricky Hudgins President Colors: Blue and White Flower: Carnation Motto: Enter to learn; Go forth to serve. FIRST ROW: Ricky Hudgins-President, Jeannie Ingram-Vice-President; Martha Lequeux-Secretary. SECOND ROW: Sue Keith-Reporter, Kathie Fitchett-Treasurer, Christy Bing-Historian, Sharon McClanahan-SCA Representative. 10 JANE CHRISTIAN BING FTA (Treas.), Ameri¬ can Set, French Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Cheerleader, FHA, Anchor ' s Aweigh, SCA, Beta Club, Pres, of 11th grade Histor¬ ian of 12th grade May Court ' 72 JAMES WARREN CALLIS, JR. Football, Basketball, Track PATRICIA LYNN BROOKS Dramatics, Tri-Hi-Y, American Set, French Club, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Reporter of 11th 10th grades, SCA JOHN KEITH CALLIS FFA (Pres. ), FCA (Pres), Varsity Club (Sec. ), Football, Track, Pres, of 10th grade KEVIN BLAND BROWN Varsity Club, FCA, Football Team, Track, Annual Staff LISA LEE CALLIS Cheerleader, Anchor ' s Aweigh, FTA (Tres. ) May Queen 1971-72 WARREN NELSON BROWNLEY Beta Club, J.V. Basket¬ ball, V. Pres, of 9th grade LOU ANNE CALLIS Girl ' s Sports Club (Pres. ) Anchor ' s Aweigh, Bas¬ ketball, Softball MARY ANN CALLIS Girl ' s Sports Club (V. - Pres.) FHA, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Basketball, Softball May Court ' 72 JOHN WARREN COOKE FFA (Pres. ) NORMA JEAN CALLIS Anchor ' s Aweigh-Bus- iness Manager, Tri-Hi- Y, FHA, American Set, Library Club (Pres. Sec.) JOHN ROY DAVIS WILLIAM WAYNE CARTER DELIA EMENTLA DIGGS PARRY NORMAN CLEMENTS EMENTLE DELIA DIGGS VALERIE LYNN DIGGS JAMES ALBERT FAULKNER Drill Team, Modern Dance, Science Club, Cheerleader, Choral Club, FHA FCA, Varsity Club, Baseball, Football, JV Football LUANN DOWNS Anchor ' s Aweigh, FHA, Library Club, Tri-Hi- Y, Girl ' s Sports Club, GAA, Basketball KATHIE ANN FITCHETT Science Club (Pres. , V- Pres. Sec. ), Co-edi¬ tor of Annual Staff, Honor Council (Pres.), Latin Club, SCA, Treas. of 12th grade Chaplain of 10th grade BRENDA CAROL FARISS Beta Club, Science Club, Latin Club, An¬ nual Staff, Drama Club, Library Club KENNETH EVERICE FARMER, JR. LARRY FULTON FORREST Annual Staff, French Club, Science Club MARLENE ANGELA FORREST Anchor ' s Aweigh, Sci¬ ence Club, Choral Club, FHA Maid of Honor- May Queen ' s Court ' 72 ROBERTA YVONNE FOSTER Anchor ' s Aweigh, Pep Club DEBORAH SUE FULCHER FHA, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Tri-Hi-Y (Pres. ), Amer¬ ican Set (Treas. ) CHARLES KENNETH GARRETT Timekeeper-Basketball, Scorekeeper-Football, FFA, Varsity Club GAY ALESIA HARLOW CECIL EDWARD FOSTER ELLIS CORNELIUS FOSTER, JR. Annual Staff, FCA, Science Club, Basket¬ ball, Baseball, Foot¬ ball Mgr. , Treas. of 8th C 9th grades JAMES EMORY FOSTER Varsity Club, Football MARY CATHERINE FOSTER GAA, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Drill Team Annual Staff, Drama Club, Science Club, and SCA JOHN FRANKLINE HASLIP DAVID LEE HERNANDEZ CYNTHIA LYNN HAYWOOD SCA (Pres. V. Pres. ), Latin Club (Sec. Treas. ), Girl ' s Sport Club, Beta Club, Amer¬ ican Set, Annual Staff, Scorekeeper (Basketball Softball), Treas. of 11th grade May Court ' 72 CHARLES E. HODGES SUSAN ANNE HAYWOOD Anchor ' s Aweigh, Beta Club, Girl ' s Sport Club, Library Club, Latin Club, FHA, Safely Pa¬ trol, Mgr. of Softball team LESLIE JEAN HORNER FHA VERNON GRADY HAYWOOD Baseball AUBREY MICHAEL HUBBARD LOU ANNE HUDGINS Tri-Hi-Y, (V. Pres. Treas. ), FHA, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Library Club (Sec.), Safety Patrol, American Set RICKY FAY HUDGINS French Club, Varsity Club (Treas. ), Beta Club (V. Pres. ), SCA (Treas, ), Anchor ' s Aweigh, Pres, of 8 12 grades, Treas. of 9th grade, Football, Base¬ ball, J. V. Basketball SYLVIA VIRGINIA HUDGINS WILLIAM ALVIN HUNLEY SUSAN LISABETH HUTSON FHA, Dramatics Club, V. Pres, of 10th grade JEANNIE SUE INGRAM, SCA (Sec. ), Beta Club (Fed. V. Pres. ), Latin Club (V. Pres. ), FTA, FHA, Cheerleader Girl ' s Sport Club (Sec. Treas.), Anchor ' s Aweigh, Chaplain of 9th grade WILLIAM MONROE JARVIS FFA (V. Pres.) STERLING EUGENE JOHNSON Varsity Club Track, FCA, Baseball Basketball (V. - J. V. ) MARTHA KAY LEQUEUX SCA, French Club, Beta Club (Treas. ), Anchor ' s Aweigh, FTA Sec. of 10th G 12th grade May Court ' 72 SUSAN BRADLEY KEITH Library Club, SCA reporter, FTA PATRICIA DIANE KELLY ALVIN THOMAS LEWIS, JR. SCA WILLIAM SEA BROOK LOVE Varsity Club, Star Club, FCA, FFA SHARON McCLANAHAN FTA (Pres. ), Basket¬ ball, Annual Staff, Girl ' s Sport Club, Beta Club (Sec. ), Chaplain of 12th grade JOHN CHARLES KUTCH WILLIAM SYDNEY MITCHEM Varsity Club (V. Pres. ), Star Club PAMELA DARLENE PAYTON GAA, Drill team SELENA BEATRICE MONTAQUE Modern Dance (Sec. ), Anchor ' s Aweigh, Drill Team, GAA, American Set ALICE FAYE MOORE FHA (V. Pres. Treas.) Beta Club, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Tri-Hi-Y (Treas. ) LELAND KENT PERRY LINDA SUSAN PUTT Annual Staff BOYD THOMAS PAYNE Pres, of 8th grade MARY LOUISE RAU ELLEN ROSE ROWE Cheerleader, SCA, Anchor 1 s Awe igh ANNE GORDON SADLER FHA (Pres. G Reporter), French Club, FTA, Tri- Hi-Y, Library Club (Sec), SCA, Historian of 12th grade ROY JAMES SHAW CHERYL DAVIS SHAWN Beta Club, FHA (His¬ torian Mgr. of Basket¬ ball, Girl ' s Sports Club, Anchor ' s Awe igh GLENNA SUE SADLER SCA (Reporter), Library Club (Pres. G Sec. ), Beta Club, Latin Club, Science Club (Pres. G Treas. ), Annual Staff Dramatic Club HELEN FAYE SHEPPARD JANICE MARIE SEARS Tri-Hi-Y, FAA, An¬ chor ' s Aweigh, Library Club, Beta Club, Dra¬ ma Club, SCA, Latin Club ELEANOR LARYCE SMITH JAMES ALLEN SMITH VIRGINIA HOPE SOLES FFA (Sentenal), Varsi¬ ty Club, Football Team FHA (Pres. -Federation), Editor of Anchor ' s Aweigh, SCA May Court ' 72 JEANETTE LEE SMITH Drammatics Club, La¬ tin Club, Girl ' s Sports Club (Reporter), GAA, Anchor ' s Aweigh, Beta Club, FTA, SCA, Cheerleader, Gymnastic Club SFLARON LOUISE SMITH ANGELA MARY SOLES DONNIE OLIVER SPRIGGS Varsity Club BURNETTE ELOISE THOMAS FHA, Science Club, SCA May Court 172 RUBY INEZ THOMPSON Cheerleader, Science Club (Sec. ), American Set (Sec. ), Drill Team, Modem Dance, Soft- ball, GAA (V. Pres), Beta Club, Annual Staff Co-Editor, Anchor ' s Aweigh, SCA May Court 172 PATRICIA LOUISE TOMLIN MICHAEL SHEPPARD WHITE FHA (Pres. ), Library Club (Treas. ), Beta Club (Rep. ), Honor Council May Court ' 72 MAXINE FAYE TURPIN Anchor ' s Aweigh, FTA, Safety Patrol, SCA, Chaplain of 8th grade, Historian of 10th grade Reporter of 11th grade VANESSA MARSHA WARE Modem Dance, Drill Team Football, Track, Varsity Club NEAL RUSSELL WHITE French Club, Varsity Club, Football, Basket¬ ball SUSAN GAIL WILLIAMS Library Club (Pres. ), FHA (Treas. ), Tri-Hi- Y JO-ANN WEST FHA, American Set, Anchor ' s Aweigh LARRY DONNEL WILLIS FFA (Treas. , Rep. , F- ED. Rep. ), Mgr. of Basketball, SCA, An¬ chor ' s Aweigh •y I President of 9th grade, Beta Club (President), French Club, Basketball, Baseball, Football Just One of Those Days Having a Great Time at MHS vj mm ?: Leaving Fond Memories fif! Juniors Having Fun Bea helping at Football games. Linda cheering the team on. Junior Officers FIRST ROW: Debbie Eriksen-President. SECOND ROW: Robin Lewis-Reporter, Susan Callis-Chaplin, Scottie Lequeux-Vice-President. THIRD ROW: Kathy Sadler-Historian, Betty Richardson-Treasurer. Doug Ashberry Burley Ball Laurie Belfield Steven Boxley Susan Callis Valerie Campbell Mary Lola Cannon Watson Carter Stewart Crittenden Ann Cromwell Susan Daniels Nina Davis Randolph Davis Bailey Diggs Joyce Ann Diggs Richard Diggs Roger Diggs Jimmy Drummond Diane Edwards Rachel Elliot Wade Elliot Debbie Erickson Donna Erickson Jimmy Farmer Earl Fitchett Eric Fitchett Lorraine Forrest Mary Ann Foster Verna Kay Foster John Fulcher Ruth Gr inn ell Deborah Hayes Jeannie Haywood Linda Haywood Paula Haywood Jerry Hollandsworth Danny Howlett Keith Hubbard Edison Hudgins Keith Hudgins Linda Hudgins Wilton Hudgins The 1973 Graduating Class Almost — But . . . Danny Hunley Joan Hunley Sharon Jarvis Shelia Jarvis Yvonne Johnson Paulette Jones Scottie Lequeux Denise Lee Carol Ligon Butch Ligon Robin Lewis Tom Madison Ann Marchant Shirley Matthews Katherine Mahoney Steven Mathews Bea Merritt Ann Miller Jackie Miller Regina Minter Not There Yet Mary Montaque Darlene Morgan David Morgan Ellen Morgan Keith Morgan Nelson Morse Tommy Orrell David Owens Keith Owens Betty Powell Cheryl Powell Betty Richardson Beverly Roane Mary Bell Robbins Neal Robbins Brenda Rowe Timmy Rowe Kathy Sadler Susan Soles Michael South Mark Todd Don Townsend Barney Thomas Weller Thomas William Thompson Kenneth Warthan Joy Lynn White Faye Wroten 29 Junior Activities What ' s so interesting about chemistry? Be careful Ann. Isn ' t that pretty ? Betty cheering the school on to victory. ■ 1 1 What are you waiting for? 30 Sophomore Officers FIRST ROW: Robin Morgan-Secretary, Charlene Ward-Historian, Mike Dewitt-President, SECOND ROW: Brenda Moore-Reporter, Robert Thomas-Treasurer, Cathy Garrett-Vice President. 31 Working Their Way Up Francis Blanock Leah Billups Muriel Blacken Cathy Brooks Susan Brooks Geneva Buchanan Bobby Callis Keith Callis Mabel Callis Mary Elaine Callis Nancy Callis I. B. Cannon Lisa Carter Lou Anne Clements Karen Colvin Pam Crewe Eddie Curfman Shirley Davis Thomas Davis Sharon Dehoux Michael Dewitt Valeria Dinwiddie Nancy Downs Mark Edwards Eddie Evans George Forrest James Foster Michael Foster Pamela Foster Ronald Foster Roy Foster Kathy Garrett Jackie Gwynn Jimmy Tom Hall Thad Harris Dana Hodges Clinton Homberger Debbie Hudgins Judy Hudgins Laurie Hudgins Lori Hudgins Nancy Hudgins Half Way Mark Nelda Hudgins Stephanie Hudgins Paul Hutson Robin Hutson Joyce Jarvis Treena Jordan Mark Kemp Joan Lee Richard Love John Lee Miles Randy Miles Lennie Minter Bessie Montague Brenda Moore Rita Morgan Robin Morgan Chris Moughon Billy Mullis Frances Orrell Lois Ann Owens Rusty Owens Vicki Owens Pamela Pierce Teresa Powell Keep grinning Mike--You ' ll make it. 33 1974 Sophomores — Strong and Happy Is this suppose to be a class? Johnny Robbins Chris Simmons Ricky Small Nancy Smith Robin Soles Christy Staib Irma Thomas Ricky Thomas Robert Thomas Eddie Tomlin Morris Thompson Scott Thompson Mabel Tillage Beth Turner Charlene Ward Gail White Wendell White Dale Wroten 34 Sophomore Activities ■ Which homeroom is this? School spirit. Anticipation. ■H Waiting for the bus. What are you looking at, Chris? 35 Freshmen Officers FIRST ROW: Coles Buchanan-President, Dianne Turpin-Vice-President, SECOND ROW: Carolyn Turpin-Secretary, Nancy Wroten-Historian, Nancy Ward-Reporter, Matilda Smith-Treasurer. BELOW: Don ' t Let them get the ball. 36 Faye Abernathy Arlene Armistead Deborah Bassett Richard Boole Wayne Brown Coles Buchanan Cindy Burnley Dickie Burroughs Dale Callis Karen Callis Jimmie Callis Laverne Carter Theo Carter Melody Case Roy Cornwell Becky Crittenden Doug Davis Shelia Deagle Freddie Dehoux Cynthia Diggs Dianne Dowdy Debbie Downs Tom Dunlap Jesse Fariss Celeta Farmer Beverly Forrest Brenda Foster Eric Foster Michelle Foster Gail Fulcher Mary Godsey Jane Guichard Charles Hall Dean a Harlow Doreen Harmon Hugh Harmon The New Additions 37 Getting Accustom to Noel Harris Marilyn Haywood Larry Hearn Judith Hollandsworth Garry Hudgins Guy Lane Hudgins Janice Hudgins Juanita Hudgins Michael Hudgins Paul Hudgins Roberta Hudgins Russell Hudgins Wise Hudgins William Hughes Stephanie Hunley Richard Hunt Stevie Hurst Elmira Jarvis Milton Jarvis Lawrence Johnson Reggie Johnson Darlene Kelley Paul Lambdin Janet Ledbetter Compare the difference. I I 38 Mathews High Diane Lewis Alice Ligon Ruth Love Ricky Machen John Marsh Micheal Matthews Joey McKeel Pam Miller Rusty Mitchem Barry Morgan Keith Morgan Rusty Morgan Lenny Murphy Dianne Owens Valerie Paige Susan Parker Lewis Parrott Gregory Perry Melvin Peterson Delores Pierson Susan Pierce Donna Phillips Micheal Putt Clem Rowe Ida Sue Rowe Melvin Milton Ruff Henry Seaman Shirley Ann Shipley Mark Small Jackie Smith Matilda Smith Wayne Smith Winston Smith Angela Spriggs Yonnie Spriggs Kevin Stewart Ann Thomas Iris Thomas Reggie Thomas Kenneth Thompson Ricky Thompkins Vivian Thompkins Welcome to M.H.S Jessie Timons Carolyn Turpin Dianne Turpin Madelyn Ward Nancy Ward Patricia Ward Paul Ward Denise Webb Joy Webb Lori Williams Ronald Williams Nancy Wroten 40 f t ' encK GI ub S.C.A. — At Work FIRST ROW: Sue Keith-Reporter, Cindy Haywood-President. SECOND ROW: Stewart Crittenden-Vice-President, Ricky Hudgins-Treasurer, Jeannie Ingram-Secretary. This year the S.C.A. spon¬ sored a Junior-Senior Powder Puff game. They also rented a juke box for the students to listen to during their lunch break. The S.C.A. members and also the members of the Beta Club worked out a mon¬ itoring system to keep wander¬ ing students out of the hall. Our Christmas Tree New addition to the school. Karen is selling supplies for SCA. 42 Representatives FIRST ROW: Charlene Ward, Elaine Callis, Mark Kemp, Norman Clements, Guy Hudgins, Janice Sears, Ruby Thompson. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Sadler-sponsor, Susan Hutson, Glenna Sadler, Noel Harris, Randy Miles, Danny Howlett, Donna Erikson, Kathy Sadler, Bea Merritt, Catherine Mahoney, Diane Turpin, Mrs. Moughon-sponsor. Honor Council This year the Honor Council is not a part of the S. C. A. Last year the students of the S. C. A. revised the Honor Code. The new code provides for two Seniors, two Juniors, and one Sophomore to serve on the council. The members chose Mrs. Hammond as their sponsor. FIRST ROW: Patty Tomlin, Mrs. Hammond-sponsor, Kathie Fitchett- President, Sharon McClanahan-alternate. Second Row: Vickie Owens- alternate, Betty Richardson-Secretary, Tommy Orrell-Vice-President, Mike DeWitt. 43 F.H.A. FIRST ROW: Patty Tomlin-President, SECOND ROW: Brenda Moore-Secretary, Faye Moore-Vice-President, Vicki Owens-Re- porter, THIRD ROW: Gail Williams-Treasurer, Sharon Smith-SCA Rep. Future Homemakers prepare for their future role in the home. FIRST ROW: Mary Rau, Matilda Smith, Lois Owens, Patricia Brooks, SECOND ROW: Valarie Dinwiddie, Janice Sears, Debbie Fulcher, Norma Callis, Luann Hudgins, JoAnn West, THIRD ROW: Alice Legion, Dianne Owens, Carol Turpin, Nancy Callis, Luann Clements, Ann Sadler, Christy Staib, Mrs. Foster-Sponsor. 44 F. F. A. Promotes Better Understanding of Agricnlt ure FIRST ROW: Mr. Edwards-Sponsor, Paul Hutson, Allen Smith, Ricky Machem, Kenny Garrett, Mark Small. SECOND ROW: Larry Willis, Billy Barlett, Mike Putt, John Miles, THIRD ROW: Rusty Mitchem, Billy Jarvis, David Owens, Joey McKeel. FT. A. Reaches for the Teaching Profession ►Vw%V5 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Hudgins-Sponsor, Christy Bing, Sharon McClanahan, Kathy Sadler, Mrs. Foster-Sponsor, SE¬ COND ROW: Linda Haywood, Donna Erikson, Martha Lequeux, Debbie Erikson, Beverly Roane, Yvonne Johnson, THIRD ROW: Judy Diggs, Christy Staib, Robin Morgan, Betty Richardson, Susan Callis, Kathy MaHoney, Bea Merritt. 45 Tri-Hi-Y Building Christian Character FIRST ROW: Luann Hudgins-Vice-Pres, Joy Webb-Treasurer, Mary Rau, Luann Downs, Mrs. Hudgins-Sponsor, SECOND ROW: Karen Turpin, Alice Legion, Ann Thomas, Gail Williams, Jeanette Smith, THIRD ROW: Debbie Fulcher-President, Becky Crittenden-Secretary, Matilda Smith-Reporter, Janice Sears-SCA Rep. Science Club FIRST ROW: William Thompson, Karen Calvin-SCA Rep. , Jessie Fariss, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Foster-Sponsor, Nancy Downs-Reporter, Glenna Sadler-President, Deana Harlow, Ruby Thompson-Secretary THIRD ROW: Kathie Fitchett-Vice-President, Brenda Fariss. Science Club Strives for Knowledge With Research. 46 Library Club Works Hard to Serve the Faculty and Students. Library Club Janice Sears-Reporter, Patty Tomlin-Treasurer, Gail Williams-President, Glenna Sadler-SCA Rep. , Anne Sadler-Secretary. FIRST ROW: Kathie Fitchett, Luann Downs, William Thompson, Mary A. Foster. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Giffin, Butch Legion, Lorraine Forrest, Verna Foster, Valarie Campbell, Sue Keith. 47 French Club FIRST ROW: Deenie Harlow, Lori Williams, Robert Thomas, Sue Keith-President, Mark Kemp-Vice-Presi- dent, Nancy Hudgins-Treasurer, Randy Miles, Kathy Garrett, SECOND ROW: Pamela Foster, Eric Foster, Debbie Bassett, Brenda Rowe, Jimmy Drummond, Reggie Thomas, THIRD ROW: Melvin Ruff, Gary Hudgins, Dorraine Harmen, Madilaine Ward, Ida Sue Rowe, Verna Foster, Karen Callis, Beckey Crittenden. Fell owship of Christian Athletes FIRST ROW: Coach Lanford-Sponsor, Thomas Davis, Keith Callis, Ricky Machen, Rusty Mitchem, Sterling, Johnson, Chris Moughon, SECOND ROW: William Thompson, Keith Sadler, George Forrest, David Owens, Noel Hrris, Mike DeWitt, TFTRD ROW: Randy Miles, Danny Howlett, Robert Thomas, Bobby Callis. 48 Beta Club FIRST ROW: Jeannie Ingram-Fed. Secretary, Wayne Wood-President, Ricky Hudgins-Vice- President, SECOND ROW: Patty Tomlin-Reporter, Christy Bing-Fed. President, Martha Le- quex-Treasurer, Ruby Thompson-SCA Rep. , Sharon McClanahan-Secretary. FIRST ROW: Jeanette Smith, Brenda Fariss, Faye Moore, Susan Haywood, Cheryl Shawn, Denise Lee, Verna Foster, Mrs. Thomas-Sponsor, SECOND ROW: Betty Richardson, Glenna Sadler, Cathy MaHoney, Sue Putt, Kathie Fitchett, Judy Diggs, Donna Erikson, Debbie Erikson, Bea Merritt, Kathy Sadler, Cindy Haywood. THIRD ROW: Warren Brownley, Frankie Haywood, Stewart Crittenden, Norman Clements, Tommy Orrell, Burley Ball, Keith Morgan. 49 1972 Clipper Staff FIRST ROW: Mrs. Diggs-Sponsor, Kathie Fitchett-Editor, Glenna Sue Sadler, Sharon McClanahan, Martha Lequeux, Ellen Roe, Alesia Harlow, SECOND ROW: Ruby Thompson,-Co-editor, Larry Forrest, Ellis Foster, Joanne West, Roy Davis, Brenda Fariss. (Not pictured-Sue Putt) This year has been busy for the Annual staff of Mathews High School. We have strove to be different and original. Many hours of planning and hard work were put into the book in hope that it might be an enjoyment to it ' s readers. We hope that the 1972 Clipper will serve as a reminder of a good year in your life. Kathie Fitchett Editor Glenna Sadler Club Editor Ruby Thompson Co-Editor Mrs. L. Diggs Sponsor Brenda Fariss Business Manager The two people extremely important to the school are the pianists. It would be hard to have the assemblies and many other activi¬ ties without them. We wish to thank Verna Kay Foster and Mark Kemp for helping the School. Anchors Aweigh ™ S ™° W: L el f, na Montagu ;, Janice Sears, Mary Rau, Patricia Brooks, Luann Hudgins, Debbie Fulcher Mrs C?ii WilHameF -Sponsors SECOND ROW: Linda Haywood, Ruby Thompson, Marlene Forrest, Smm Haywiod Carl Williams, Faye Moore, Christy Bing, Martha Lequeux, Jeanette Smith, Roberta Foster, Jeannie Ingmm ’ 51 Girl s Sports Club FIRST ROW: (L-R) Joyce Diggs, Diane Edwards, Susan Callis, Donna Eriksen, Nancy Ward, Christy Bing, Martha Lequeux, Nancy Callis, Sharon McClanahan, Debbie Eriksen. SECOND ROW:Joy White, Ellen Morgan, Mary Ann Callis, Lou Ann Callis, Linda Haywood, Mary Rau, Susan Haywood, Kathy Sadler. Modern Dance FIRST ROW: (L-R) Valerie Campbell, Jacqueline Gywnn, Ruby Thompson, SECOND ROW: Yvonne Johnson, Marliyn Carter, Mary Montaque, Vivian Thompson, Valerie Diggs, THIRD ROW: Rita Morgan, Sharon Jarvis, Selena Montaque, Deborah Hayes, Cynthia Diggs. Drill Team Promotes School Spirit FIRST ROW: Vanessa Ware, Selena Montaque, Valarie Diggs. SECOND ROW: Ruby Thompson, Marilyn Carter, Cindy Diggs. THIRD ROW: Robin Lewis, Pam ela Foster, Jacquline Smith. Pep Club FIRST ROW: Beverly Roane, Linda Haywood, Mary Belle Robins, Elaine Callis, Oathy Ga Garett Christy Bing, Jeanette Smith, Ellen Rowe, SECOND ROW: Deena Harlow, Gail white,’Roberta Hudgins, Ann Thomas, Carolyn Turpin, Matilda Smith, Vickie Owens, a - eria Dinwiddie, Sharon Dehoux, THIRD ROW: Mary Ron, Sheila Jarvu, Jeanme Haywood Elizabeth Turner, Lou Ann Clements, Nancy Hudgins, Ida Sue Rieme, FOURTH ROW Cmdy Bonneville, Christy Staib, Lois Owens, _ Brenda Moore, Robin Morgan, Nancy Callis, Steph¬ anie Hudgins, Pamela Crewe, Jean Goin. Varsity Club FIRST ROW: Allen Smith, JA Faulkner, Mark Todd, Ricky Hudgins, Wilton Hudgins, Kenny Garett, Chris Simmons, Coach Ward. SECOND ROW: David Owens, Billy Mitchem, Willie Love, Neil White, Norman Clements, Jerry Hollandsworth, Ellis Foster, THIRD ROW: Wayne wood, Neil Robbins, Emory Foster, Burley Ball, Wade Elliot, Keith Owens, Keith Callis, Kevin Brown. Effecient, Alert — Office Assistants FIRST ROW: Jeannie Ingram, Mar¬ tha Lequex, Patricia Brooks. SEC¬ OND ROW: Christy Bing, Ellen Rowe, Jeanette Smith, Susan Hay¬ wood, Angela Soles. 54 Mathews “ Blue Devils 1971 FOOTBALL RECORD 7 WINS-3 LOSSES The 1971 Blue Devils completed a winning season with a 7--3 record. This was the best record for Mat¬ hews High since 1964. The team scored a total of 252 points and the defense gave up 100 points while shut¬ ting out 4 opponents. The following players made the all-district team: Willie Love, Kevin Brown, Warren Callis, Danny Howlett, and Ricky Hudgins. Mathews Opponent MHS—66 N ew Kent- -18 MHS—49 Poquoson-- 0 MHS--19 Northumberland-- 6 MHS--41 Lancaster--18 MHS— 6 West Point-- 9 MHS--18 Middlesex-- 8 MHS— 6 Gloucester--41 MHS--43 King Queen-- 0 MHS--36 Charles City-- 0 MHS—28 King William-- 0 FRONT ROW: Wayne Wood, Jay Faulkner, Kevin Brown, Willie Love, Ricky Hudgins, Billy Mitchem, Warren Ca¬ llis, Allen Smith. SECOND ROW: Keith Owens, Wilton Hudgins, Keith Callis, Neil White, Emory Foster, Jackie Miller, Danny Hunley, Tommy Orrell. THIRD ROW: Wade Elliot, Neil Robinson, Keith Morgan, Michael South, Danny Howlett, Mark Todd, Keith Hudgins, Billy Parlett. FOURTH ROW: Michael DeWitt, Ricky Machen, Thad Harris, Johnny Robins, Roy Foster, Richard Love, Randy Miles, Eddie Evans, Keith Sadler, John Miles, Bobby Callis, Ji mmy Tom Hall, Robert Thomas. Not Pictured-Jerry Ho Hands worth, Steve Hurst. 56 A Good Season in Football. Jeanette, Christy, and Beverlry give team support. BELOW: Great catch by No. 81. 1971-72 Senior Blue Devils Ricky Hudgins (Co-captaii Keith Callis Emory Foster Kevin Brown Willie Love (Co-captain) Jay Faulkner Allen Smith Neal White Wayne Wood Billy Mitchem Warren Callis 58 1972 Basketball Season MHS-80 Middlesex-59 MHS-91 New Kent-76 MHS-90 King William-54 MHS-80 Poquoson-62 MHS-69 Central-65 MHS-64 Charles City-66 MHS-48 West Point-79 MHS-77 L.P. Jackson-73 MHS-72 Christchurch-63 MHS-76 Middlesex-57 MHS-86 King 8 Queen-69 MHS-63 New Kent-59 MHS-61 King William-50 MHS-87 Poquoson-50 MHS-78 Essex-51 MHS-98 Charles City-62 MHS-55 West Point-58 This year MHS finished second in the district in regular season play. Four men are average in double figures. Leading scorer was Sterling Johnson. Leading rebounder was Donnie Spriggs, leading assistant was Ellis Foster. The best foul-shooter was George Forrest. Two boys made all District. They were: Sterling Johnson and Ellis Foster. FIRST ROW: Coach Lanford, Jay Hollansworth, Donnie Spriggs-Co-captain, Ellis Foster-Co-captain, Neal White, Sterling Johnson. SECOND ROW: Thomas Davis, Keith Morgan, Ricky Burrell, David Owens, Mike South, George Forrest. THIRD ROW: Reggie Thomas, Morris Thompson, Kenny Garett, 59 alright. Don ' t let them get that ball! Our excellent announcer. Come on Ellis, you can get by him. BELOW: Sterling will make a basket. Cheerleaders Spark Spirited Atmosphere FIRST ROW: Jeannie Ingram, Ruby Thompson-Co-captain, Betty Richardson, SECOND ROW: Beverly Roane, Scottie Lequeux, Linda Carol Haywood, THIRD ROW: Christy Bing, Jeanette Smith-Co¬ captain, FOURTH ROW: Ellen Roe-Captain. 61 J.V. Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Paul Wart, Robert Thomas-Co-captain, Mike Dewitt-Co-captain, Paul Ward, Ricky Machen. SECOND ROW: Rusty Mitchem, Chris Moughon, Jimmy Hall, Milton Jarvis, Keith Sadler, Reggie Johnson, Guy Hudgins. Coach Ward. Girls’ Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Debbie Erikson, Susan Callis, Lou Ann Callis, Mary Callis, Sharon McClanahan, SECOND ROW: Joan Hunley, Joy White, Donna Erikson, Mary Rau, Ellen Morgan, THIRD ROW: Nancy Ward, Joyce Diggs, Phyllis Gwynn, Yonnie Spriggs, Shawn Callis, Cindy Haywood, Nancy Callis, Marth Lequeux. 62 Spirit and Enthusiasm Characterize JVs Get that ball in! Don ' t worry Coach Ward. Watch No. 14 do his fancy stuff. Tell ' em Coach Watch Out! ! J.V. Cheerleaders FIRST ROW: Valarie Dinwiddie, Deenie Harlow, Gail White, SECOND ROW: Roberta Hudgins, Ann Thomas, Matilda Smith, Carolyn Turpin. THIRD ROW: Vickie Owens. 64 This page represents the back¬ bone of our school. Mr. Keith, our superintendent, is a frequent visitor. He is well known, admir¬ ed and respected by students and teachers. Mr. Johnson, our principal, is always there when needed. Checking notes and granting one day excuses keep our assistant principal, Mrs. Diggs busy. Mrs. Callis, our efficient secretary, is best in the South. TOP: Mr. Keith, diligently working for a better school system. LEFT: Mr. Johnson, receiving flag for school. MIDDLE: Our principal, Mr. Ralph Johnson. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mardy and Mr. Johnson going over last minute details for the new school. 66 TOP LEFT: Mrs. Robert Gallis, our school secretary. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Diggs, hardworking as always. MIDDLE: Mardy, will you ever finish? BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Lois Diggs, our Assistant Principal. 67 MRS. E.J. MOUGHON: English, Speech, SCA sponsor MR. R. WALKER: English, French MRS. J. DIXON Latin MRS. K. THOMAS English, Georgraphy TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Moughon, considering the next creative writing assignment. TOP LEFT: Mr. Walker at the black¬ board. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Dixon giving her daily lecture. MIDDLE LEFT: Mrs. Moughon, asleep? BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Thomas giving assignments. m . « jf - : • ' ___ ■ - ■ ' ■ • 68 MRS. C. HAMMOND Science, Guidance Counselor CDR. W. THOMSON Mathematics MRS. M. CROCKETT Mathematics MRS. S. FOSTER Science TOP LEFT: Mrs. Crockett, posing. TOP MIDDLE: ditto for Cdr. TOP RIGHT: watch out for Mrs. Hammond. MIDDLE: What ' s the latest gossip? BOTTOM LEFT: Tell us what ' s in the microscope. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Physics Test coming up. BOTTOM RIGHT: You think we ' re going to answer that? BOTTOM: The perfect Einstein. 69 MRS. E. TRUSCH Government, Georgraphy MR. H. WARD History MRS. V. HUDGINS History, English MRS. R. SADLER History, Guidance Counselor MRS. C. GRIFFIN Librarian TOP MIDDLE: What ' s she eying now? TOP RIGHT: Pucker Power. LEFT: Hold on, I ' m not finished! RIGHT: One of his sexy smiles. BOTTOM MIDDLE: All ready to start the day. BOTTOM LEFT: Where ' s my library going to be? BOTTOM RIGHT: You ' d better be cognizance of this fact. MRS. A. FOSTER HomeEconomics mrs. g. McMullen Business MR. EDWARDS Agriculture MR. F. CRITTENDEN Shop, Mechanics MRS. M. FRY Business, Guidance TOP LEFT: Mrs. McMullean searching for her new classroom. TOP RIGHT: What have you done now? BOTTOM LEFT: Yes, that looks lovely! MIDDLE: Another picture. BOTTOM RIGHT: How do you like your new shop? Where are you, Mr. Edwards? (no picture available). f 71 MR. HARROW Mechanical Drawing MRS. A. JACKSON Business MR. J. LANFORD Health P. Ed. MRS. M. THOMAS Health P. Ed. TOP RIGHT: How about an A for the six weeks. TOP LEFT: Busy stuffing it in! TOP MIDDLE: We got you! MIDDLE LEFT: Did you have to do that? BOTTOM LEFT: That just love that new lounge. BOTTOM MID¬ DLE: What a delicious lunch. 72 it’s the real t n Bottled Under The Authority Of The Coca-Cola Company By: GLOUCESTER COCA-COLA CO. 73 Compliments Of FOSTER’S DEPARTMENT STORE Mathews, Virginia the 1972 May Court 74 TIDEWATER OIL SERVICE, Best Wishes INC. KNIGHT FUNERAL Distributors Of Union 76 Products HOME, INC. Mobjack, Virginia 725-2320 Mathews, Virginia W. Coles Hudgins Wm. E. Smith Compliments of: WARE’S CONCRETE WORKS WIGGINS PLACE North, Virginia 725-2891 Irving Wiggins, Manager Contractor Or Private Grading, Sidewalks, Driveways, Patios PATRONS Mr. Mrs. Warren White Mr. Mrs. E. F. Veader Mr. Mrs. Carroll Ripley Mr. Mrs. Robert Wood Mr. Mrs. Harold Robinson Mr. Mrs. George W. Forrest Miss Lucy Morgan Mrs. Hilton Greene Mr. Mrs. Pernell A. Thompkins Mr. Mrs. James A. Kelly Mr. Mrs. Hunley Ruff Mr. Mrs. Randolph Foster Mr. Mrs. John Horner Mr. Mrs. Thomas A. White Miss Ida L. Johnson Mr. Mrs. Lloyd Taylor Mr. Mrs. Ellis C. Foster Mr. George Matthews Capt. Mrs. Charles L. Forrest Mr. Mrs. Julius C. Forrest Mr. Silas E. Johnson, Jr. Mr. Irving Wiggins Mr. Mrs. Ralph J. Forrest Miss Alice Johnson 75 TOWN OR COUNTRY “A Complete Selection Of Gifts.” Mathews, Virginia Compliments of CRAFTSMAN SHOP Fabrics For Home Sewing TWIGG MOTOR Complete Decorating Service — Fabric — Carpets COMPANY INC. Mathews, Virginia 725-2187 Mathews, Virginia Compliments of Chevrolet-Oldsmobile MARTHA ANN’S HOUSE OF FLOWERS LTD. 725-2131 Mathews, Virginia 725-5195 Compliments of ROBERT SLAUGHTER’S GULF STATION Mathews, Virginia MATHEWS HIGH CLIPPER Annual 1 Staff 76 With Best Wishes From THOMAS E. COLVIN NAVEL ARCHITECT R. E. DIGGS T. E. COLVIN SAILM AKERS Grading Seeding Black Top Paving Miles, Virginia Top Soil — Fill Dirt Masonry Sand Crushed Stone Phone 725-3031 COLVIN MANUFACTURING, CORP. Custom Builders Of Sailing And Commercial Vessels Miles, Virginia CLARK’S BUS SERVICE Cardinal, Virginia Phone 725-3147 SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE, INC. Gloucester, Virginia 23061 % Compliments Of Compliments Of The MRS. ELIZABETH H. SIBLEY PORTHAYWOOD MARKET MATHEWS MATERIALS, CO. CHESAPEAKE AUTO SERVICE “Your Local Builder And Supplier” Mathews, Virginia 24 Hr. Wrecker Service Gas — Oil Lubrication — Tires And Tubes “Buck” Childress Porthaywood, Va. Compliments Of The JOLLY SPOT INN Horoce Forrest, Manager John M. Blake, Agent NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL Box 663 — Phone 725-3137 Mathews, Virginia 77 BOB’S AUTO SALES Compliments Of ‘Tf You’ve Got The Notion, We’ll Put PAYNES FROSTY FREEZE You In Motion.” Mathews, Virginia Phone 725-5200 Mathews, Virginia Phone 725-2160 SUTTON KLINE, INC. Compliments Of Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Farm Supplies. Paint Roofing Maytag Unico WILSON ROBINS te co “Service You Can Trust” I 1 Mathews, Virginia Phone 725-2124 Mathews, Virginia V r J Phone 725-2124 S.G. JONES SONS HODGES PLUMBING Groceries — Texaco COMPANY Products Sporting Goods Mathews, Virginia North, Virginia Phone 725-3313 HUDGINS OLDS-PONTIAC INC. M G TRANSPORTATION “Give Us A Try Before You Buy” GMAC Financing DMV 1372 C.D. Thomas, Owner Dependable Responsible Transportation To Rt. 17 Main Street Gloucester, Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere. Virginia Gloucester, Virginia Phone 693-2828 Phone 693-3275 78 We Are Ready To Invest In Your Fuuture . . . A college education is mighty important. It’s an in¬ vestment in your future. And we’re here to help you finance the rising cost of that higher education with low-rate Ed¬ ucation Loans. What’s more, we’ll introduce you to our special College Checking Accounts. Come in and talk it over with us soon. Our interest in you really pays off! FARMERS BANK OF MATHEWS Member: Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Federal Reserve System A Banking Landmark Since 1933 79 VWty ' T Senior Autographs ffl SjM o 10 ij , A ' 0 1 ) y. ' fi A ocq � i i t ) -t A A s 1 5 % v MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL