Mathews High School - Clipper Yearbook (Mathews, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1973 volume:

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Forest Supt. when construction began 3 John Warren Cooke Speaker ’72 Sights At M.H.S. Kim Carter chosen Miss Homecoming Juniors at Pep Rally- Students building incinerator I Half-time at basketball game Bottle in Pocket, Whoops! ! ! 4 Dramatic club presented The Christmas Curiers. George Forrest refereeing rather than playing Randy Miles made his debut as an actor. 1 m — i I Faculty won Christmas game . . . New K-9 student registered . . . 5 $ENIOR HAPPENINGS May Court of 73 SEATED: Shirley Matthews, Beverley Roane, Ann Miller (Queen), Sharon J arvis (Maid of Honor), JoanHunley, Mary Robbins. STANDING: Linda Haywood, Scottie Lequeux, Betty Richardson, Brenda Rowe. Sharon Jarvis Maid of Honor Ann Miller Queen of May 7 ?tball team are also ie Erik sen. They ' ve w , - A The starting players on the Ellen Morgan, Susan CalliS ' aW only Seniors: JoanHunley, Donna Eriksen ed hard all through school. Shirley taking t long walk! 8 - Seniors help pass out diplomas, June 1972 Verna Kaye at the piano Clerk typists hard at work SENIORS- -They 1 re finally there 9 Senior Officers FRONT ROW: Steven Boxley, President; Joan Hunley, Secretary; Scottie Lequeux, Historian. 2nd ROW: Neal Robbins, Vice-President; Jay Foster, Treasurer; Robyn Lewis, Reporter. BACK ROW: Susan Callis, Chaplain Seniors In Class Susan Daniels Mary Ann Foster 10 RICKY LEE BURRELL SUSAN FRANCES CA LUS Vice-Pres. , 8th; Chap¬ lain, Jr.; Chaplain, Sr.; SC A, FT A, Girls Sports Club, Anchors Aweigh, Latin Club, Basketball, Softball. VALERIE ELIZABETH MARY LOLA CAMPBELL CANNON Yearbook, Editor, Library Club, Modem Dance. 11 FRANKLIN STEWARD CRITTENDEN WATSON SHERWOOD CARTER II SCA, Vice-Pres.; Hmrm. Rep., Class Pres., Treas., Re¬ porter, Beta Club- Treas., Sci ence Club- Sec., Basketball. SUSAN ELIZABETH DANIELS Library Club RANDOLPH VINCEN1 DAVIS NINA VIRGINIA DAVIS BAILEY KNIGHT DIGGS JOYCE ANNE DIGGS Girls Sports Club, Basketball. JUDY ANNE DIGGS F.H.A., Latin Club, Beta Club, Yearbook Staff. 12 RICHARD LANE ROGER ELTON DIGGS DIGGS SCA Reporter JAMES WILLIAM DRUMMOND, JR. French Club, SCA Representative, Sci¬ ence Club, Track. KAREN DIANE EDWARDS FHA, Girls Sports Club, Basketball. RACHEL ANN ELLIOT DEBORAH ANN ERIKSEN Reporter, 9th; Pres¬ ident, 11th; FT A, SCA, Beta Club, Science Club, Annual Staff, Anchors Aweigh, Basketball, Softball, GSC . LEONARD WADE ELLIOT Varsity Club, Football Baseball. DONNA JEAN ERIKSEN SCA, FTA, Annual Staff, Anchors Aweigh, Girls State, Basketball, Softball; Beta Club, Pres, of Federation, GSC. 13 LUTHER ERIC FITCHETT MARY ANN FOSTER DOROTHY LORRAINE FORREST ANDREW STEVEN FOSTER THOMAS N. FOSTER VERNA KAYE FOSTER Beta Club, Library Club, Pres.; Science Club, Sec.; French Club, Anchors Aweigh Clipper Staff, SCA Hmrm. Representative School Pianist. 14 J EANNIE BROWN HAYWOOD Library Club, Pep Club, FTA, Tri-hi-y, GAA, American Set, SCA homeroom repre¬ sentative. DEBORAH ELIZABETH HAYES JOHN A. FULCHER ' f- LINDA CAROL HAYWOOD Sec., 10th; FTA, FHA, Softball, Cheerleader, GSC, American Set. PAULA ANNE HAYWOOD Anchors Aweigh. JERRY DEAN HOLLANDSWORTH Football, Track, Bas¬ ketball. 15 LINDA ANNE HUDGINS WILTON LEE HUDGINS Varsity Club, Football. WILLIS KEITH HUDGINS DANNY WAYNE HUNLEY Track, Football. JOAN WOODWARD HUNLEY Sec.: Class, Beta Club, Honor Council, V-Pres. inF.T.A., Girls Sports Club, Annual Staff, Beta Club, Honor Council, F.T.A., Soft- ball, Basketball, May Court. SHARON ELIZABETH JARVIS Cheerleader, Maid of Honor. 16 JEAN PAULETTE JONES DENISE DARCELL LEE Drama Club, Beta Club, Honor Council, Library Club, Anchors Aweigh, Clipper Staff, Science Club. CYNTHIA JOYCE KELLEY Drama Club, FHA, Yearbook Staff. SARA SCOTT LEQUEUX Anchors Aweigh, Ed¬ itor; Class Officer, Beta Club, Latin Club, French Club, Cheer¬ ing Squad, May Court. ROBYN REGINA LEWIS Jr. Class, Rep. Sr. Class, Rep. Drama Club, Beta Club, Clipper Staff, French Club, Drill Team, Anchors Aweigh. THOMAS BRANT MADISON SCA Representative of Beta Club, Beta Club member. 17 CATHERINE MARGARET MAHONEY PATRICIA ANN MARCEIANT SCA, Representative; French Club FTA, Reporter; Beta Club, Latin Club FTA. GEORGE NATHANIEL MATTHEWS BEATRICE NOHEN MERRITT FTA, Sec.; 10th, Pres.; FTA, Treas.; Beta Club, Clipper Staff, Girls Sports Club, FTA. SHIRLEY THERESA MATTHEWS Cheerleader, Library Club, Secretary, May Court. ANN LANE MILLER SCA, Sec.; FHA, American Set, French Club, Anchors Aweigh, Clipper Staff, Science Club, SCA, May Queen. 18 DAVID MINTER ELLEN MORGAN MORGAN Girls Sports Club, Soft- Anchors Aweigh ball, Basketball. ROBERT KEITH MORGAN Beta Club, Varsity Club, Science Club, Pres, of Honor Coun¬ cil, Football, Basket¬ ball, Baseball. SANDRA DARLENE MORGAN ERVIS NELSON MORRIS Baseball IRA THOMAS ORRELL Beta Club-Pres., V- Pres. of Honor Coun¬ cil, Soph. Class Rep., Alt. Del. for Boys State, Varsity Club, Science Club, Foot¬ ball, Track. GEORGE KEITH CLARA ELIZABETH OWENS POWELL Varsity Club, Basket- Annual Staff ball, Baseball, Football. 19 ELIZABETH MURRAY RICHARDSON French Club, Beta Club, FTA, GSC, Girls State Alt., SCA Pres¬ ident, Homecoming Princess, Softball, Cheerleader, Honor Council, Sec.; May Court, 9th, Vice-Pres. BEVERLY LORRAINE ROANE May Court, Cheerleader. MARY BELLE ROBBINS Pep Club, Vice-Pres.; Library Club, Report¬ er, May Court. BRENDA KAY ROWE Drama Club, French Club, Girls Sports Club, Anchors Aweigh, Cheerleader, May Court. ALLEN NEAL ROBINS Vice-Pres. of Senior Class, Varsity Club, Football, Baseball. STEVEN TIMOTHY ROWE SCA Treasurer KATHY LOU SADLER FTA, Reporter, 9th, Treas.; 11th, Historian SCA, FTA, FHA, Beta Club, Anchors Aweigh, Girls Sports Club, Bas¬ ketball. SUSAN WARREN SOLES 20 WELLER RANDOLPH THOMAS Varsity Club, Basket¬ ball, J.V. Basketball, J.V. Football, Track, Science Club. WILLIAM ERNEST THOMPSON F.F.C., S.C.A., F.C.A., Science Club, Drama Club, Library Club, Band, Modern Dance. DON BALDWIN TOWNSEND F.F.A. RUSSELL MARK TODD Varsity Club, Football. FRANKLIN JEROME STEPHEN KEITH WERTE WHITE 21 Familiar Sights 22 UNDER- CLASSMEN ■ 24 25 Junior Officers KNEELING: George Forrest, Vice-President; Mark Kemp, Reporter. STANDING: Vickie Owens, President; Nancy Eludgins, Secretary; Ricky Thomas, Treasurer; Frances Orrell, Historian. Top Ten Magazine Salesmen KNEELING: Karen Colvin, Chris Moughon. STANDING: Lois Owens, Stephanie Hudgins, Vickie Owens, Brenda Moore, Nancy Hudgins, Pam Crewe, Robin Morgan, Christie Staib. 26 The Class of ’74 Leah Billups Muriel Blacken Francis Blanock Catherine Brooks Susan Brooks Mabel Callis Mary E. Callis Nancy Callis Keith Callis Robert Callis L.B. Cannon Lisa Carter LuAnn Clements Karen Colvin Pam Crew Eddie Curfman Shirley Davis Thomas Davis Sharon Dehoux Michael DeWitt Valerie Dinwiddie Vicky Dowdy Mark Edwards Edward Evans Greg Faulkner George Forrest Michael Foster Pamela Foster Ronald Foster Cathy Garrett 27 Eleven Down Jean Gowens Jacqueline Gwynn Thad Harris Dana Hodges Clinton Hornberger Ann Hudgins Deborah Hudgins J udy Hudgins Laurie Hudgins Nancy Hudgins Nelda Hudgins Stephanie Hudgins Richard Hunt Steve Hurst ’Paul Hutson Robin Hutson Joyce Jarvis Treena J ordan Mark Kemp Joan Lee Richard Love John Lee Miles Randy Miles Bessie Montaque Brenda Moore Rita Morgan Robin Morgan Chris Moughon Frances Orrell Lois Ann Owens 28 And One More To Go! Vicki Owens Ann Pierce Teresa Powell Johnny Robbins Keith Sadler Chris Simmons Richard Small Nancy Smith Robin Soles Christy Staib Richard Stoops Carol Tankersely Mabel Tillage Irma Thomas Ricky Thomas Robert Thomas Eddie Tomlin Scott Thompson Morris Thomson Beth Turner Charlene Ward Nancy Ward Gail White Dale Wroten Roy Foster 29 FIRST ROW: Gregory Perry, President; Noel Harris, Vice-President. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Turpin, Secretary; Matilda Smith, Treasurer; Becky Crittenden, Reporter; Not shown, Joy Webb, Hist. Sophomore Activities Diane sets a new record--88wam! ? Angelic sophomores? Sophomore Officers CV1 Im j 30 Sophomores find themselves Fay Abernathy Arlene Armistead Debbie Bassett Ricky Boole Coles Buchanan, Jr, Cindy Burnley Dale Callis Karen Callis Melody Case Becky Crittenden Douglas Davis Cynthia Diggs Vemell Diggs Dianne Dowdy Debra Downs Tom Dunlap Jessie Farris Celeta Farmer Beverly Forrest Brenda Sue Foster Eric Foster Michele Foster Dorothy Fulcher Mary Godsey Jane Guichard Phyllis Gwynn Dean Harlow Doreen Harmon Noel Harris Marilyn Haywood 31 one year wiser Judy Hollandsworth Garry Hudgins Guy Lane Hudgins Janie Hudgins Juanita Hudgins Michael Hudgins Paul Hudgins Roberta Hudgins Rusty Hudgins Wise Hudgins Stephanie Hunley Elmira Jarvis Milton Jarvis Debbie Johnson Lawrence Johnson Reginald Johnson Michael Johnson Darlene Kelly Diane Lewis Alice Ligon Ricky Machen Johnny Marsh Joey Mckeel Pam Miller Walter Mitchem Allen Moore Barry Morgan Keith Morgan Rusty Morgan Raymond Mountford 32 and one step Lennie Murphy Dianne Owens Valerie Paige Gregory Perry Melvin Peterson Donna Philips Delores Pierson Clem Rowe Ida Sue Rowe Melvin Ruff Henry Seamon Shirley Shipley Mark Small Avis Smith Jackie Smith Matilda Smith Winston Smith Angela Spriggs Kevin Steward Anne Thomas Iris Thomas James Thomas Vivian Thompson Susan Tucker J oy W ebb Carolyn Turpin Dianne Turpin Nancy Ward Treasa Ward Denise Webb 33 Closer To Their Goal Gerald Williams Karen Williams Lori Williams Nancy Wroten James Callis 34 mhhibhh Freshman Officers FIRST ROW: Dale South, President; Jody Nelson, Vice-President. SECOND ROW: Norma Kemp, Secretary; Regina Leigh, Treasurer; Danette Aldrich, Historian; Teresa Ericksen, Chaplain. Maurice Davis Patty Gray Gilbert Haywood Carolyn Owens Michael Owens David Rowe Freshmen make JV cheerleaders and basketball. 36 Danette Aldrich Charles Ambrose Guy Anderson Holly Ange Carl Arthur Grace Billups Laray Billups Ron Brooks Terri Brooks Galoris Brownley Diana Burns Betty Callis Ronnie Callis Mava Callis Arlene Cannon Kim Carter Sandy Cullison Judy Davis Robert Didrickson Annette Diggs Susan Diggs Veronica Diggs Weldon Diggs Terry Dixon Charlie Drummond Ann Dunlap Mike Edwards John Ericson Teresa Eriksen Philip Farmer Keith Faulkner Charles Forrest Mark Forrest Shelly Foster Melvin Fry Doug Harris 37 their way Joan Harris Butch Haywood Dennis Hollandsworth Marcia Horner Linda Hubbard David Hudgins Dinah Kay Hudgins Larry Scott Hudgins Mark Hudgins Melanie Hudgins Tony Hudgins Debbie Hurst Lyndell Jackson Tyrone Jarvis Dale Jones Bobby Jones Charles Kellum Kathy Kelly Norma Kemp Shelly Layman Richard Lee Regina Leigh Brenda Lewis John Lewis Phyllis Ligon Norman Merritt Mary Mickelborough Lynn Miles Deborah Mitchem Linda Mitchem David Bendl Janie Callis Robin Ingram Lynn Owens Tim Sadler James Seagle 38 the new MHS Ashby Morgan Calvin Morgan Cheryl Morgan Dale Morgan Donnie Morgan Lee Murphy Jody Nelson Langley Owens Randy Owens Charles Parlett Kevin Parrott Jean Pierce Dwight Pierson Charles Powell Vincent Robinson Patricia Rowe Tammy Sears Darla Smith Lewis Reed Smith Robert Smith Thomas Smith Becky Soles William Soles Dale South Jody Sutton Wendell Sutton Sandra Tabb Susan Teeter Brenda Thomas Patricia Tillage Jessie Timmons Becky Tomlin Don Walton Mike Ward Donna Webb Jill Webb Anthony White Howard Winder Morris Wright Carol Wroten 39 Anchors Aweigh Paula Haywood, Business Manager; Mrs. Marcia Fry, Sponsor; and Scottie Lequeux, Editor - in-Chief. The Busy Newspaper Staff Editorials, News, Sports Features, Typists 41 Mathews High Band FIRST ROW: Vivian Thompson, Joyce Jarvis, Leah Billups, Harold Smith, John Keith Thomas, Eddie Drummond, William Thompson, Lisa Blanock, Ann Thomas. SECOND ROW: Donna Fitchett, Harvey Hadley, Donna Howard, Mary Mahoney, Brenda Mathews, Patty Haynes, Mary Bowman, Anthony White, Brenda Foster, Robert Smith, Kevin Thomas, Jeffrey Hudgins, Donald White, Howard Winder, Robert Smith. THIRD ROW: Libby Lewis, Anita Kellum, Christie Staib, Dean Harlow, Melvin Payne, Dwayne Smith, Edwin Tucker, Kathy Johnson, Steve Warthen, Ronnie Goodwin, Mark Curfman, Michael Riggs, Joe Forrest, Tommy Staib, Sidney Cullison; Mr. Papas, Instructor. STANDING: Mark Majette, Robert Haywood, Wayne Clark, Greg Hudgins, Thomas Davis, Willis Hudgins, Mechele Lequeux, Elaine Shaw, Gaye Hudgins, Morris Thompson. 42 Music Department Chorus FIRST ROW: Jessie Timmons, Brenda Moore, Joyce Diggs, Mary Callis, Terry Dixon, Ronnie Williams, Richard Lee, Judy Hudgins, Phyllis Gwynn, Laurie Belfield, Leah Billups; Mr. Papas, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Jean Jones, Mary Robbins, Karen Callis, Carolyn Turpin, Mary Godsey, Kathy Brooks, Sheila Jar¬ vis, Dale Jones, Rachel Elliot, Ruth Love, Dean Harlow. THIRD ROW: Stephanie Hudgins, Gean Gowen, Robin Morgan, Celeta Farmer, Dianne Turpin, Sharon Small, Joyce Jarvis, Veronica Diggs, Iris Thomas, Ann Hudgins, Judy Davis. 43 SCA Officers f !| i fj ji «i ML MPJff ' ' % JP- SEATED: Betty Richardson, President; Thad Harris, Vice-President. STANDING: Ann Miller, Secretary; Timmy Rowe, Treasurer; Richard Diggs, Reporter. SCA Representatives k ' vJJ % f 1 � SEATED: Stephanie Hudgins, Marcia Horner, Donnie Morgan, Jeannie Haywood, Carol Wroten, Matilda Smith. STANDING: Mrs. McMullen, Sponser; Valerie Dinwiddie, Dean Harlow, Stewart Crittenden, Christie Staib, Susan Callis, Jim Drummond, Phillip Farmer, Becky Crittenden, Caroline Turpin, Kathy Sadler, Mrs. Sadler, Sponser. 44 Beta Club KNEELING; Tommy Orrell, President; Scottie Lequeux, Vice-President; Joan Hunley, Secretary; Stewart Critten- den, Treasurer; Donna Eriksen, Reporter; and Catherine Thomas, Sponsor. STANDING: Keith Morgan, Burley Ball, Betty Richardson, Judy Diggs, Catherine Mahoney, Kathy Sadler, Verna Kaye Foster, Debbie Eriksen, Bea Merritt, Robyn Lewis, and Denise Lee. Honor Council L to R: Ronald Foster, Vivian Thompson, George Forrest, Keith Morgan, Mrs. Hammond (Sponsor), Joan Hunlev, Denise Lee and Vickie Owens. 45 An Ecology-Minded Science Club At MHS Library Club L to R: Karen Callis, Diane Turpin, Matilda Smith, Denise Lee, Leah Billups, Vivian Thompson, Joyce Jarvis, Miss Holland (Sponsor), Weller Thomas, Karen Colvin, Mary Belle Robbins, Shela Jarvis, Shirley Matthews, Valerie Campbell, William Thompson, Jeannie Haywood, Becky Crittenden, Verna Kaye Foster, and Carolyn Turpin. 46 FHA Officers 1st ROW: Christie Staib, Vice-President; Brenda Moore, President; Valeria Dinwiddie, Secretary. STANDING: Vickie Owens, Treasurer; Lois Owens, Reporter. Future Homemakers of America m l m Jb SITTING: Joyce Jarvis, Ellen Morgan, Nancy Callis, Diane Turpin. STANDING: Phyllis Ligon, Linda Hubbard, Leah Billups, Vivian Thompson, Pat Cray, Debra Downs, Celeta Farmer, Becky Crittenden, and Jody Nelson. Mrs. Allen Foster, Sponsor. 47 Office Assistants SEATED: Diane Dowdy, Nancy Callis. STANDING: Robin Ingram, Susan Callis, Becky Crittenden, Vickie Owens, Richard Diggs, Carolyn Turpin, Matilda Smith, Valerie Campbell. 48 Drama Club SEATED: Lori Williams, Randy Miles, Mary Callis, Karen Williams, Dean Harlow. 2nd ROW: Alice Ligon, Karen Colvin, Thad Harris, Nancy Ward, Carolyn Turpin, Ann Dunlap, Vivian Thompson, Denise Lee, Robyn Lewis, Joan Lee, Jean Pierce. 3rd ROW: Mrs. Jones, Sponsor; Keith Sadler, Brenda Rowe, Mark Kemp, Judy Hudgins, Lu- Ann Clements, Ida Sue Rowe, William Thompson, Ann Pierce, Gregory Perry, Marcia Horner, Laurie Belfield, Linda Gail Mitchem. 4th ROW: Stephanie Hudgins, Diane Owens, Diane Dowdy, Diane Turpin, Karen Callis, Celeta Farmer, Treena Jordan, Debbie Johnson, Jean Gowens, Kenny Warthan. Drama Club ' s first production. Curtain Call. 49 V arsity 1971 FOOTBALL RECORD 6 WINS—4 LOSSES Mathews Opponents MHS— 6 New Kent—20 MHS--29 Poquoson— 8 MHS —39 Northumberland— 6 MHS—28 Lancaster—14 MHS— 0 West Point—30 MHS— 6 Middlesex— 0 MHS— 0 Gloucester--42 MHS—13 King Queen—14 MHS —19 Charles City--12 MHS—49 King William—20 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FIRST ROW FROM LEFT: Ricky Burrell, Keith Hudgins, Danny Howlett (co-captain), Wade Elliot (co-captain), Tommy Orrell (co-captain), Keith Morgan, and Billy Parlett. SECOND ROW FROM LEFT: Robert Thomas, Chris Simmons, Neal Robins, Keith Owens, Jerry Hollandsworth, Michael South, Mark Todd, and Roy Foster. THIRD ROW FROM LEFT: Woody Woodson (Mgr.), Allen Moore, Lennie Murphy, Ricky Machem, Keith Sadler, Randy Miles, Mike DeWitt, Thad Harris, Steve Hurst, Eddie Tomlin, and Henry Seamon (Mgr). FOURTH ROW FROM LEFT: Vincent Robinson, Noel Harris, Forrest Keith Morgan, Ricky Boole, Paul Hutson, Langley Owens, Guy Lane Hudgins, Robert Didrickson, Sonny Merritt, Lee Murphy, and John Robins. 50 Football At MHS Do not enter! Losing a tooth?? The Getaway Great Minds! Oops- Thanks. I needed that! ! 51 1973 Basketball Season MHS--52 L. P. Jackson- MHS--51 Islanders- MHS--64 Middlesex- MHS--74 Charles City- MHS--58 Northumberland- MHS--58 Middlesex- MHS—56 Spotsylvania- MHS—49 West Point- MHS—64 King Queen- MHS—93 L. P. Jackson- MHS —68 Poquoson- MHS—65 New Kent- MHS —66 Spotsylvania- MHS—72 King William- MHS—59 Middlesex- MHS—65 Charles City- MHS—60 West Point- MHS—65 King William- 54 54 66 78 78 42 The Blue Devils put forth great 60 team effort during the 1972-73 bas- 79 ketball season. While Weller Thomas 36 showed his talents in rebounding, 64 Ricky Thomas and George Forrest 65 contributed several of the teams 55 points. Michael DeWitt, Thomas 59 Davis, and Robert Thomas put forth 56 team effort in tremendous teamwork. 53 61 95 83 n ' fl kifi h bBt IP } IT t ' ' ♦ JF L-R: Chris Moughon, Ricky Burrell, Stewart Crittenden, Rickie Thomas, Keith Morgan, Keith Owens, Weller Thomas, Michael South, Michael DeWitt, Thomas Davis, Robert Thomas, George Forrest, Coach Landford. 52 High School Basketball At Its Best -ast minute instructions s own sport commentator Swiss] Wrong T 53 Girls Basketball Team 1972-73 Despite the efforts of the girls this year, they did not manage to make it to the tournaments. The five starting and senior players were Joan Hunley, Susan Callis, Debbie Eriksen, Donna Eriksen, and Ellen Morgan. The seniors ' determination and hard work was exhibited in their last game when they overpower¬ ed the higher-ranked King and Queen to win their first game in the new gym. The team was faithfully coached by Mrs. Martha Thomas. Jg SITTING: Cathy Garrett, Matilda Smith, Joan Hunley and Debbie Eriksen, captains, Joy Webb, Faye Abernathy. STANDING: Vickie Owens, scorekeeper, Lori Williams, Kim Carter, Donna Eriksen, Susan Callis, Ellen Morgan, Veronica Diggs, Nancy Ward, Carol Tankersley, Jackie Gwynn, Lisa Carter, Nancy Callis and Robin Morgan, managers. This year Debbie Eriksen was named to the All-District team for the second year in a row. She has been a member of the girl ' s team for four years, and this year has had an average of 19.4 points a game. She will be greatly missed next year along with the other members of the team. 54 Our Girls At Work Talking it over during a time-out Susan playing good offense A tense moment Debbie fires for two Donna passes off to teammate-sister Debbie 55 KNEELING: Brenda Moore, Shirley Matthews, Verna Kaye Foster, Brenda Rowe, Beverly Roane, Sharon Jarvis, Valerie Dinwiddie, Vickie Owens. SEATED: Betty Richardson, Capt. Scottie Lequeux, Co-captain. 56 Looking the situation over Mathews High JV Football Team of ’73 FIRST ROW: Lee Murphy, Guy Lane Hudgins, KeithMorgan, Lennie Murphy (co-captain), Noel Harris( co-captain), Keith Faulkner, Vincent Robinson, Robert Didrickson. SECOND ROW: Coach Camache, Mark Curfman, DougHar- ris, Randy Owens, Wendall Sutton, Thomas Smith, Mark Dehoux, Bud Ward, Dennis Hollandsworth, Allen Moore, Coach Lanford. THIRD ROW: Mark Majette, Eric Robinson, Ashby Morgan, J erry LaSalle, Melvin Fry, Langley Owens, Sonny Merritt, Dale South, Dwight Pierson (Mgr.). 57 J.V. Basketball Team—1973 KNEELING: Coach, Harry Ward. STANDING L to R: Guy Lane Hudgins, Dale South, Michael Hudgins, Vincent Robinson, Ricky Machen, Rusty Morgan, Kevin Parrot, Don Walton, Langley Owens, Thomas Smith, Ron Brooks, Reggie Johnson, Tyrone Jarvis, and Rusty Mitchem, manager. MHS J.V. Cheerleaders A Spirited, Hard-Working Group L to R: Roberta Hudgins (co-captain), Annette Diggs, MavaCallis, Becky Crittenden, Deanie Harlow, Carolyn Turpin, Brenda Thomas, Teresa Eriksen, and Ann Thomas (co-captain). Mrs. K. Thomas is the sponsor. French Club LEFT TO RIGHT: Teresa Ericksen, Brenda Thomas, Kathy Garrett, Nancy Hudgins, Mark Kemp, Teresa Susan Diggs, Robin Morgan, Chris Simmons, Vickie Ward, Ann Marchants, Pam Miller, Dean Harlow. Owens, Mike DeWitt, Norman Sutton. Extra, Extra, Extra!!! Late News Item Congratulations 59 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sponsors: Coach Lanford, Coach Brown C Coach Ward. Forensic Participants Thad Hanis 2nd Place district Winner--1st. Regional Winner 60 They Also Serve MHS Mrs. Dorothy Crewe, Mrs. Inez Hudgins, and Mrs. Lillian Hudgins, Manager. Mrs. William Cooke Mrs. Diggs 61 Clipper Staff LEFT-RIGHT STANDING: Debbie Eriksen, JoanHunley, Bea Merritt, Verna Foster. L-R SITTING: Valerie Camp¬ bell and Donna Eriksen. L-R STANDING: Shawn Callis, Robyn Lewis, Judy Diggs, Ellen Morgan, JoanHunley, Ruth Grinnell, Debbie Eriksen, Linda Hudgins. SITTING: Donna Eriksen, Denise Lee Bea Merritt, Verna Foster, Valerie Campbell. 62 Our principal, Mr. Ralph John¬ son, works hard with the faculty and students to make a better school. The prettiest and busiest school sec¬ retary ever, Mrs. Marguerite Callis better known as Mardy. Our Assistant principal, Mrs. Lois Diggs, during a more pleasant moment. What ' s your excuse this time? You ' ll have to get a tardy slip! Another Howard Kosell? Our sports announcer, Mr. Johnson. Hail! Hail! The gang ' s all here! 64 MR. BROWN Mathematics MRS. DIXON Latin MR. LANFORD P. E. and Health MRS. M. Thomas P. E. and Health MRS. TRUSCH Government, Geography MR. WARD History, Geography How ' bout a quick game of basketball? The problem checks out, so We Are Done. Can anyone translate that into English? What? I thought EVERYONE loved me! 65 Now are you satisfied with this schedule? MRS. A. FOSTER Home Economics MRS. FRY Are your fingers on the home keys? UGQOGi 00000 AAftiV w m Recordkeeping, Clerk Typing, General Business MRS. JACKSON Shorthand, Typing mrs. McMullen Typing, General Business MRS. SADLER Guidance, History MR. WILLIS Guidance I ' ll be sure to send your tran¬ script away soon. Wait ' till you see what I ' ve got planned for us to do today! How do you read the first sentence in this transcription? I think that it looks very nice. 66 I wonder what I can give the Seniors for their next assignment. MRS. CROCKETT Mathematics MRS. S. FOSTER Science MRS. HAMMOND Biology, Chemistry MRS. JONES English MRS. MOUGHON English, Speech MR. WALKER English, French MRS. K. THOMAS English, History You ' ll have to learn this, and there ' s no getting around it. Why does it have to rain during EVERY JV football game? 67 MR. CRITTENDEN It sounds a little bit better, but I think you need to practice some more. Shop, Auto Mechanics Well, it is original whatever it MR. HARROW Mechanical Drawing MISS HOLLAND Librarian MRS. ORRELL Art MR. PAPAS Band, Chorus MR. TUCKER Masonry I ' ll be glad when I get this mess cleaned up! I wonder what my class is doing now! How does that look now? Mrs. Crockett lending a helping hand New Courses Added In ’72 MASONRY--Instructor Mr. Tucker CLERK TYPING Instructor: Mrs. Fry ART CLASS Instructor: Mrs, Orrell 69 t A ,4j ' ft 1 LI- ... i J; L S ' ' ■ a)V Compliments of PAYNE’S FROSTY FREEZE Mathews, Virginia Phone: 725-2160 Compliments of JOHNW. HUNLEY K i+ PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS MATHEWS, VIRGINIA 23109 Septic Tank Cleaning Service Mathews, Virginia Phone:725-3140 Compliments of Martha Ann’s House of Flowers Ltd. “He who enters is a stranger but once’’ Owner: Mrs. Martha Ashberry Mathews, Virginia P hone:725-5195 Best Wishes Congratulations KNIGHT FUNERAL HOME, INC. To The Mathews, Virginia Class Of 73 73 Compliments of SUTTON KLINE SOUTHERN DEPARTMENT STORE Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Farm Supplies, Paint Roofing Gloucester, Virginia Maytag Unico “Fashions for the Family” Mathews, Virginia Phone 725-2124 Revelation Sporting Equipment CATHERINE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE “Your Beauty is My Business” Distinctive Hair Styling Tinting in Mathews At Permanents Cutting WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Sales and Services on Wigs Jewelry For Evening Appointments Call 725-2636 Cardinal, Va. 23025 BOB’S AUTO SALES Bob Lemmon Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN STORE Mathews, Virginia If You ve Got the Notion, We’ll put You in motion” TOWN and COUNTRY Phone 725-5200 Mathews, Va. “A Complete Selection of Gifts” Mathews, Virginia H and C SUPERETTE Compliments of GAYLE’S HOME FURNISHINGS Mathews, Virginia Mathews, Virginia STEWART’S TILE CARPET CENTER Mathews, Virginia 725-3728 74 Cherished privilege Remember, only your classmates and you are entitled to wear your especially designed class ring from Balfour. Wear it proudly, as a cherished privilege. Congratulations and best wishes from CHARLES G.BROWN REPRESENTING 75 Compliments of FOSTERS DEPARTMENT STORE Mathews, Virginia YORK DISTRIBUTORS, INC. T A York Wholesale Company R.E. DIGGS West Point, Virginia 23181 Grading Seeding Black Top Paving Top Soil—Fill Dirt Masonry Sand Crushed Stone Phone 725-3031 Compliments of MATHEWS FURNITURE STORE 76 WAVERLY HUDGINS OIL CO. MATHEWS Depend on high quality Phillips 66 Products INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Greases—Tires—Motor Oils Batteries Automobiles General Insurance [ Accessories Box 7 Phone 725-2113 Mathews, Virginia Mathews, Virginia 23109 Phone: 725-2211 Night: 725-2125 Compliments of OWENS MOTOR REPAIR WILSON ROBINS “Service You Can Trust” Body Repairs Auto Glass Replacement Mathews, Virginia Mathews, Virginia Phone 725-2124 Phone 725-5716 WOOD MOTOR SALES, INC. S.G. JONES SONS Chrysler—Plymouth—Dodge Groceries—Texaco Hudgins, Virginia 23076 Products—Sporting Goods Phone 725-2155 North, Virginia 77 Compliments of j PATRONS Mrs. Gertrude Diggs Mr. Mrs. Charles Ingram j Mr. Hollis Diggs Mr. David Hernandez Mr. Mrs. Donald Eriksen TODD PONTIAC CO. Hudgins, Va. 23076 “See us for a good buy on a new Pontiac or a good used car or a good buy on a Johnson motor.” W.G. Todd Phone: Owner 725-3000 Compliments of GWYNN’S ISLAND BEAUTY SHOP MATHEWS MATERIALS, CO. Phone 725-2369 “Your Local Builders and Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Gloucester, Virginia. 23061 Stephen Brown Phone Owner 693-2350 Suppliers” Mathews, Virginia Compliments of Twigg Motor Company, Inc. Mathews, Virginia Compliments of Chevrolet—Oldsmobile 725-2131 MARY’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Compliments of Compliments of HURD’S INC. ROBERT SLAUGHTER’S GULF STATION Mathews, Virginia Mathews, Virginia THE WOOL SHOP Mathews, Virginia Phone 725-2917 SEABOARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC. Formerly Bridges Office Supplies c 0 pj ers Edgehill Shopping Center -Furniture Gloucester, Va. 23061 -Supplies Phone: 693-2363 -Typewriters Compliments of ELWOOD CALLIS MARKET, INC. HUGHES PLANING MILL Lumber Building Materials of all Kinds Grimstead, Va. 23064 Hudgins, Virginia Phone 725-3692 78 We Are Ready To Invest In Your Future ... 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 On Behalf Of The Staff Of The 1973 Clipper We Denise Lee Typist D. Erickson V. Campbell V.K. Foster Co-Editors B. 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