Mercer Middle School - Raider Yearbook (Garden City, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1986 volume:

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We have gathered from separate places and will again disperse and scatter to newfound homes, but while at Mercer we join behind the Raider spirit and create . . . Out of Many . . . ONE ' TtfTMMTflB ' ' :- m 1 Wt i;iA2ift :.- vn s M - One A single, united unit beating with a pulse drawn from each thriving member. One A detailed puzzle of people and passions - with tremendous spir- it .. . Mercer is a unified form-win- ning, cheering, growing, and learning. Changing in motion from year to year. Adapting in style from class to class. As each piece evolves the puzzle ma- tures. I I STRIVING AS MANY AC A crowd likes diversity. Individuals of differing talents and abilities combine to progress towards a single goal. Each person is important in his own right. An athlete sets a personal goal for which he must extend himself to achieve . . . Music is composed of assorted in- struments. A musician practices his instrument and learns the notes in order to create his own sound . . . Science is structured through basic elements - a unique basis of the chemical system . . . 4 HIEVING AS ONE In an achievement of unity one never stops to discover the pieces from which the whole is created. All individuals strive, but without each other, they will never achieve. . . . more important to the athlete than his personal wins are the wins of his team. ... a combination of sounds from individual instruments form a wonderful musical experience. . . . through the basic elements all creation is possible; they make discovery come alive. MAKING THE PIECES FIT I Each year the Yearbook staff honors the persons whom it feels has influenced its members the most by dedicating the yearbook to them. Rarely, however, have these persons been as involved in every aspect of student life as these instructors. Both teachers stand out at Mercer due to their never ending devotion to helping students. With deep affection and lasting respect the Yearbook staff proudly dedicates the Raider 1986 to: Ms. Susan Ethridge and Mrs. Zelene Foster 4.14 v Ms. Ethridge is a seventh grade Social Studies teacher. She is a very active person in both the school and extra curriculum activities. Ms. Ethridge is p resently serving as the advisor for the Model United Na- tions. In addition, she has advised the Student Advisory Council and she is involved in many other school activities. But what makes Ms. Ethridge stand out from the other teachers is her willingness to take part in every aspect of the school from dressing-up as a witch to being a friend to her students. Mrs. Zeline Foster is the PECE director. She has also taught En- glish. Mrs. Foster has been instru- mental in having many honors brought to Mercer. Her PECE students have often been featured in the Savannah News-Press as well as on local television stations. This dedicated, dynamic and will- ing teacher has also served as advisor to the YAC Club. In addi- tion, she has assisted in the plan- ning of the eighth grade prom activities. Mrs. Foster stands out from the other teachers because of her enduring devotion and integri- ty. A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. - Henry Adams , ' ' ■. .■ a f 1 M. MIDDLE SCHOOL PUNK-N ROCK AND WILD HAT DAY It would be hard to picture Mercer without all the spirit and imagination that the students and teachers possess. Every once in awhile Mercer people get a little carried away and go CRAZY. On such days you can find them wearing funny hats or maybe even dressed up like their favorite Rock Star. HALLOWEEN FUN Mercer caught the demon spirit on Halloween Day, October 31, 1985. The halls echoed with the sounds of laughter and squeals. Everywhere you looked you could see ghosts, goblins, witches, cheerleaders, and any other strange creature or per- son. Yes, this was sure one fun day . . . There was also a Halloween Dance that the PTA sponsored. Boy, was that fun!! They had popcorn, candy, coke, and of course there was the terrific music that made dancing a must. Calling all Ghosts and Goblins to roam the halls and make Mercer the Scariest place of all. GROWING PAINS The Middle School days are the most difficult in a student ' s life. When a person becomes a teenager, he finds himself taking on new responsibilities. Grades begin to matter, so the academic pressures increase and a social life begins to appear. Because these days are an impressionable age. Middle School memories will be some of the most pleasant, and the most painful; they will last forever. With recent changes in the curriculum, academic Hfe has become more challeng- ing. Students can become well-trained in the use of computers, or knowledge- able about the capitals of obscure countries. First- time oral reports can be really scary, as well as a parent ' s reaction to a less- than-desirable grade. With the challenge comes enjoy- ment of the Middle School days. HIGH SCHOOL, HERE WE THE UNEXPECTED JOYS OF GROWING UP The social life in the sixth through eighth grades pos- sesses many different parts. Some of the organizations sponsor movies, parties, dances, and dress-up days. These activities provide a rest from a rough school day. The days in Middle School provide a time to enjoy independence and social activity before faced with the pressure of High School MERCER ' S OLYMPIC GAMES Groves High School Track 100 Wheathill Road Garden City, Georgia May 9, 1986 18 Pf f One individual striving for excellence, contributing to a teana, a team incorporating the talent of its members to form a powerful structure, growing, developing, matur- ing: Olympics at Mercer. Learning to strike that bal- ance between the needs and goals of the individual and those of the team is the purpose behind our olympic program; the teachers ' , the coaches ' , the students ' and the players ' perspectives at- test to its success. 19 SEE WHERE IT TAKES YOU After Mercer? The future is mapped out ... or is it? Mercer prepares a student not only for academic achievement, but for personal success as well. Individuali- ty, independence, honor, and maturity are the traits that are nurtured and prepare students to cope with the Real World . The middle school experience may only require three years, but its effects have a continuous impact on the individual. CLASSES EIGHTH GRADE Mindy Adair Tracy Aldrich Rachel Allard Lavone Allen Stephanie Altman Scott Anderson Kim Ardis Melanie Austin Terry Austin igT, Dan Bacon Levy Bacon Nancy Bailey ■ , Chris Banks Tanisha Barns Lisa Barrett Barrv Bazemore Terry Beasley James Beaudoin Ruth Black Jason Bland . . . EIGHTH GRADE Johnny Bowers - Michelle Boyd Brenda Braddy Talvia Bradley Douglas Brannen Franklin Branson Phillip Bridges Tania Broomfield Angel Brown Antwan Brown Ashley Brown Barbara Brown Jeffrey Brown Jonathan Brown Richard Brown Amy Bruner Deidra Bryan Monica Bryant Kevin Bryant Randv Burke 23 EIGHTH GRADE . Robbie Bvrd ' •y ' Troy Cadle Alesha Campbell Major Campbell ■ - -c f JIM k. ' 14fe  (jH J V Vlf Vr ' i ' M ' W BB S ' HLgflU y ' K Shawn Capers KlL .]S|1 Joey Carter mppi.,, 1 Chad Carver HT Adain_Cel£sls Tanesha Chaplin 4f, Kenneth Chappell Robin Childers Laurie Carnes Shannon Cleland LesKe Clifton Chris Cochran Tonva Coleman 1 m Wi4 :j X. ' ■ 1 41. ' Lisa Cooler Reginald Copeland Wendell Cothran Julie Craig 24 . . . EIGHTH GRADE Betty Jo Crawford Melissa Crew Sheila Cross James Dammarell Tara Daniels Kenny Davis Michael Davis Richard Davis k. kss.. L Tabitha Davis Kim Deal Robert Donahue Dale Dawson Janice Dyches Leomia Eason Harrv Elliot Carla Ellis Michael Ellis Shawn Enslow Dawn Evangelista John Fields 25 EIGHTH GRADE Dave Fish John Floyd Amey Fogarty Kevin Futch Cedric Gadson Terrance Gadson Ricky Gibson Roger Gollihue Cory Grant Kelly Grant Jennifer Gray Anthony Griffin M f A 9lBry% ' v wBufwl 4 W i. nl :am 4L iL Christine Griswald Dawn Grubbs Thomas Grubbs Michelle Gunder Michelle Hadden Leamon Hall Shannon Hammond Darren Harrison 26 . . . EIGHTH GRADE li - %i Stacy Hartman Bobby Hattrich Duane Hearn William Hendricks Tonya Hutcheson Vanessa Hymon Timmy Jackson Lisa Jenkins Theresa Jenkins Veronica Jenlans George Johnson James Johnson EIGHTH GRADE ■ Jimmy Johnson Kenneth Johnson Shannon Johnson Yolanda Johnson n jT- • ■ ' ■♦ ■ 1 ?K ' ii t K l l j • • EIGHTH GRADE Derrick Lewis Fernando Lewis Jennifer Lewis Tom Lietz Nicole Little April Lundy Donald Mack Dwayne Mack Ronald Mack Michael Madden Jason Martin William Massey Rodney Maxwell Laura Mazzara { Tabu McBride Tammy McClov Charles McCorkle Stephanie McFarlane Lela McMilla Jay Melvin - 29 EIGHTH GRADE . . . Juan Michel Kim Monroe Jamie Moore Octavia Moore Charles Morgan Samantha Morgan Eddie Myrick Taiyanika Oglesby Julie Osteen Stephanie Padgett Julie Palmer Kristie Parker Latarasha Parrish James Patilla Shawn Plasky Craig Quarterman Patricia Ray Jaso n Razook ' fftM Reagan Amanda Reddick m f- — -.-4 ' 1 1 ' iS d t M . . . EIGHTH GRADE Lou Reed Michelle Reed Stacey Reese Stepahnie Reese Robert Register Debra Reindl Michael Renaldo Mark Rentz Im , ' ' vT ki Vette Reynolds Shannon Rich Regina Richardson Sabrina Ricks Stacey Roach Regina Roberts Stacey Roberts Michelle Robinson James Rogers Roberta Roosevelt Shannon Rose Patricia Ryea 31 EIGHTH GRADE . . . Nancy Sabb - Janice Salter Jesse Saures I ' i Daniel Seay Alison Sellars Tomecia Shager Dawna Sharman Sean Shearouse Jeannie Shepherd Kerry Sicard Teresa Sims Gregory Singleton Latonya Smalls Angela Smith Daniel Smith Joy Smith Jeffrey Smith Joseph Smith Ronnie Smith Roshanta Smith 32 EIGHTH GRADE David Sparks Henry Speaks Bobby Squires Mechelle Stafford Troy Steed Richard Sterno Felicia Stewart Andy Stokes Derrick Strickland Mark Strickland Allen Stripling Steven Stuckey Tara Taylor Troy Taylor Vanessa Taylor Dlorch Teigue Griffin Thomas Latonya Thompson Kyle Turner Wendell Turner 33 EIGHTH GRADE . . . Angela Vance Pedro Walker Tony Watts Robert Wellmaker ylo id James ' AmyW.... G i i-fH iii Whit Sybil Williams Tynege Williams Hope Williamson Michelle Wilson F ««W Stephen Wilson y , r-- w K ' Rocky Wingate 1 ., I ' yfi Phillip Wood } y .9 David Woods Not pict. ' . 1 - S8! Tina Woods Cheryl Woodward Chris Wynn Daniel Yawn 34 ■ EIGHTH GRADE Darren Young George Young Theresa Young Mary Zellner 35 SEVENTH GRADE . . . Andre Abney Harold Alderman Melanie Alexander TrrryTttBWJnde Elroy Allen David Anderson Melinda Anderson Stephanie Anderson Eugene Anthony Simone Anthony Ronnie Archer Chris Austin Joey Austin Brian Bailey Sandra Banks Charles Barnes Kerri Barnes Latrelle Barnett Patricia Brown Wanda Baxter Dawn Beasley Mark Beasley Julie Beckett Lisa Bennett Terri Bishop Toni Bishop Anthony Bowers Robert Bowers Shannon Boyette Traci Brackett Oliver Brazier Laura Brinson MicKellelBfinSOTi Christina Britt Shannett Brooks 36 . . . SEVENTH GRADE Detricka Brown Dwain Brown Eurika Brown John Brown Jonathan Brown Latrelle Brown Linda Brown Shannon Brown Janet Bryant Terrence Bush Martez Bryant Kim Burton Jermaine Butler John Butler Willie Campbell Brian CarteC. April Carter Misty Carter Stephanie Carter Kim Channell Angle Chapman Katrina Chilen Jefijex piiiu Kevin Cauley Yolanda Coleman Jeremaine Collins Larry Collins David Crook Debra Cook Eleanor Cooper Sherri Cooper Latasha Copeland Jennifer Cribbs Brian Crosby Wendy Cruitt 37 SEVENTH GRADE . . . ' ji i Craig Daniels Alice Daughtry Michelle Daughtry Amy Davis Amy Devegter Myron Devoe Tabitha Dewberry Marcella Dominguez Van Driggers Dynise Eason Leon Eason Theresa Eason Toby Edenfield Cathy Edwards MeUnda Edwards Stacey Edwards Tim Edwards Duane Ekern Natarsha Ellison Ronnie Ellison Val Ervin Keith Evans Kevin Evans George Evener Michael Fisher Shawn Fisher Stacie Flurry Clifton Fortner f Jason Frazier Amanda Freyne Anika Futch Brant Gammon Tyrone Gary Bryant Gay Christine Gibson 38 . . . SEVENTH GRADE Jennifer Gooding Michelle Gooding Robert Goodrich Jill Gracen Crystal Graham Ricky Green Michelle Green Willie Green Kathy Grizzard GeDonn Groover Brian Hadden David Hagen Maurice Hagood Ricky Hale William Halford Maria Hall maria nan -l nJQ John Hancocl rOrX,ap ' P ' S Tanva HoITriera h Tanya Charlesetta Hawkins Cindv Hebert Kate Heyward Robert Hill Shannon Hinely Amy Hodges Jonah Hodges Michelle Hodges Juanette Holland Robert Holland Vanessa Hooks Darelle Howard Michael Hughes Shonna Hulett Mario Humes Lee Humphrey Deedric Irwin 39 SEVENTH GRADE Heather Jackson Lavorise Jackson Shawn Jackson Ashley Jeffcoat Billy Jenkins Douglas Jenkins Alfonzo Johnson Felicia Johnson Michael Johnson Pam Johnson Edvenna Jones Georgette Jones Jeania Jones Katrina Jones Ken Jones Latrease Jones Robert Jones Kelley Knight Daniell Kerby George Kirby Robert King Christerpher Kirby Jason Kirkland Maurice Kirkland Michelle Kondas Maria Lagrone Mario Lattimore John Lawson Gregory Ledford Donald Lee Jason Lee Michael Lee Andre Lester 40 . . . SEVENTH GRADE Sonya Lewis Ricky Lipsey Cindy Lively Ronald Lowe Tommy Lowery Eric Loyd I Mary Mack Mary Madden y- Jerry Manker Gail Morris Brian Martin Sheldon Martin Robert McCullough Christine Mclntire Connie McKuhen Keith McClain Leigh McNeely Elba Miranda Salena Mitchell Jennifer Mixon Artia Moody Kevin Moore Gwendolyn Morris Swain Morris Kevin Moye John Myers Alex Nease Christy Neifert Kelly Nelson Stephanie Orona Michael Ortega Michelle Osborne Edward Osborne Danny Outen Michelle Outen 41 SEVENTH GRADE . . . Andre Overstreet Jack Owens Julie Padgett Antionette Parnell Shelly Partain Roncheon Peters Rusty Phillips Richard Phillips Stacy Philpot Donald Pickard Jason Pickard Debra Pierce Albertha Pinckney Michelle Polite Cheronae Porter Anthony Powell John Powell John Quarterman Jimmy Rahab Kevin Reedy Mark Reeves Brian Reiser Evelyn Rich Jessica Ricord Chad Riner Chanda Roach Les Robarge Billy Roberson Brandy Roberts Kevin Roberts Scott Robider Ingrid Robinson Marlene Robinson Chris Rogers Holly Rogers 42 . . . SEVENTH GRADE Stacey Rozier Ronnie Rushing Kim Russell Leslie Russell Lisa Russell Patrice Russell Stephen Russell Nicole Saton Rachae l Samuel Joe Sanders Carolyn Sawyer Terry Saxon Latroy Scott Sean Scruggs Kacy Samuel Selathia Shager Dorsheika Shell Jennifer Shinall Ginny Shuman Maria Siemienkiewicz Alvin Simmons Nathan Simpson Adrian Smith Chad Smith Elsie Smith Jonathan Smith Kyle Smith Larry Smith Laconia Smith Leslie Smith Natashia Smith Steven Smith Ginger Smith Kristin Spencer Chanin Sprague 43 SEVENTH GRADE . . . Shannon Stanley Melissa Stark Heather Steinhauser Lorrie Stephens Debra Sterno Brandon Stewart Craig Stone Daniel Stone Eric Taylor Michael Taylor Chad Temples Amy Thompson Jason Thome Michelle Todd Tracy Todd Alexander Tolbert Lorraine Tonssant Kathy Toole James Trussell Misty Tyler Laura Vanscooter Ede Walker Nikki Wilkes Brian Wardlaw Vickie Waters Michelle Weaver Becky W. bh Srandy ' Webb Amanda Wellmaker Katina West Paula West Robert White Marcus Winters David Woods Daniel Williams 44 . . . SEVENTH GRADE James Williams Lynn Williams Marcus Williams Rhaunda Williams Ronald Williams Kevin Wilson Michael Winters Keith Woods Tammv Wnl hf Phillip Wright Jennifer Wycoff Althea Youmans Brian Young Jerry Youngblood Stephanie Zellner Eric Zipperer 45 SIXTH GRADE . . . Larry Adside Sonja AUard Dana Allen l uai ler Smerso a ' Tonia Amos J Barbara And if] rOf Jason And. erson erson Traci Ashcraft Jennifer Bachmann Mar Kisha Bailey Ali Baker Gary Baldwin Jason Barlow Kellie Barrett Kristen Bashlor Annette Baxter Theresa Beckworth Traci Beeker Michael Bennett Bobby Black Christopher Blackwilder Travis Blan3 Warren Blanton Cynthia Boatright Glenn Boone Don Tray Bostick Patricia Botwinski Bruce Bowles Michelle Boykin Sandra Braddy Bonnie Brantley Bernard Brown Caroline Brown Maranda Brown Oscar Brown Ricky Brown Romero Brown Shawn Brown Stephen Brown Tamara Brown 46 . . . SIXTH GRADE Ashley Bryan Benjamin Bryant Justin Buckley Karen Bulloch Lara Burnsed Danny Cannon Jolie Carter Sandra Carter Ronnie Chapman Gary Clayton Robin Cleland Wendy Cobb Willie Colclough Lakisha Coleman Andrew Collins James Collins Jasper Collins Patricia Conway Antionette Copper Stafford Copper Christina Cosby Debbie Creech Leroy Crew John Crosby Katrina Crumley Kristie Daniel Jeri Dawson Stanley Devegter James Drury Leslie Donaldson Phillip Dunlap Chad Durden Sean Edenfield Eric Edwards Heather Edwards Jennifer Ellis Latacia Ellison Sanford Elton Kareem Evans Tina Fennell 47 SIXTH GRADE . . . Randy Fields Freddy Flakes William Flewallen Greg Flower Mary Frazier Jeffery Garrison Carla Gaston Adam Gibbons Shelly Gibbons Carol Gibson Marice Golphin James Grainger Billy Grant Tonya Grant Calinda Gray Brent Green Gary Green Sukill Greene Christopher Griffin Jason Griffin Jeremy Griffis Richard Hagy Steven Hall Sherwood Hankerson Karen Harden Jeremaine Harmon John Harper Jason Harrell Jennifer Harris Andrew Hauger Ann Hawkins Alan Hazard James Head Jennifer Hinely Samantha Hodges Denise Holland Janith Hollis Errick Home Merritt Houston Tare Howard 48 . . . SIXTH GRADE Michelle Howie Michael Huff Lisa Hughes Dona Hunnicutt Kevin lenks Missy Irvin Craig Irvin John Jackson Xavior Jackson Michael James Ira Shawn James Delanau Jenkins James Johnson Alicia Johnson Dina Johnson Kevin Johnson Carlos Jones Deandrea Jones Jason Jones Jennifer Jones Jennifer Kearney Christopher Keith Billy Kersey Sherri Kicklighter Natasha King Eric Knight Danielle Ladson Clarissa Lambert Emily Langford Leslie LaRoach Anna Lee Leslie Lee Eric Lemon Nikki Leverette Christopher Brooks Lively Rhonda Lloyd Theron Loury Becki Lucas Leon McBride Karri McCloy 49 SIXTH GRADE . . . Allison McCord Gwen McCuUough LaDonna Mclver Alex Manker Patrick Mathis Carol Mikell April Miller Melissa Miller Joanna Mills Robert Mironich Kimberly Mixon Amanda Mobely Tula Montgomery Ashley Morgan Kevin Morrison Laura Morrow Mauricio Munoy Bobby Murray Kenneth Murray Syretta Murray Sherry Neely Crystal Nobles Elizabeth Osako Amy Osborn Pernell Osborne Jennifer Parker Jeffrey Parrish Heather Pasuir Joseph Patrick Marci Patrick Valerie Paul Claron Payne Cory Pendleton Jason Perry Tina Phillips Ramon Pickard Karen Pinckney Ramon Pinckney Jason Polk Clay Porter 50 . . . SIXTH GRADE Jason Potter Michael Presley Brian Quinney Jennifer Rape James Rasmussen Brian Reddick Jennifer Reed Rebecca Reese Murray Alex Renfro Helena Rhodes Jhaman Rhodes Derek Richardson William Robbins Kimberly Roberts Brian Robinson Tat easha Robinson Beth Rodriguez Tony Rogers Jason Roundtree Kwammie Russell Richard Sanders Thomas Sanders Jennifer Sapp Kenneth Sawyer Alexander Scott Brian Scott Sheila Sheffield Leighann Shelton Bradwick Sherrod Joni Sherling Jenny Sikes Caryline Simmons Tatasha Simpson Samuel Small Catina Smith Jeffrey Smith Jimmy Smith Karen Smith Lori Smith Deborah Soto 51 SIXTH GRADE . . . Antonio Spann Bridgett Spencer Brian Spikes Amy Spivey Melissa Stafford Traci Steed Russell Stephens Mark Sterno Marilyn Stokes Robin Stone Wendell Strickland Natasha Strobhart Alan Tebbetts Mark Terry Michael Thomas Terri Thomas Yolanda Thomas James Thompson Richard Tibbits Derrik Tigner LaWanda Tolbert Tonya Toole Leigh Townsend Wayman Towsand Stephanie Turner Brian Tuten Larry Tyler Kristi Walea Sheila Walker Yolanda Walker Tammie Wall Wanda Ward Anika Washington Richard Washington Guy Weaver Alissa Webb Tabitha Wegman Caleise Wells Jamie Wells Stephanie Wells 52 . . . SIXTH GRADE Vicki West LaDonna Wheeler Rebecca Whetstone James White Ricardo Wilkerson Douglas Williams Felicia Williams James Williams Joseph Williams Latasha Williams Moneca Williams Orealia Williams Terrell Williamson Lenwood Willingham April Wilson Donald Wilson Fredrick Wilson Kristian Wingate Amy Wolfe Anthony Woods James Youmans 53 JUST WANNA ' HAVE FUN CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Clubs and organizations — hubs of activity. Student Council — main component. Pieces, parts . . . French, Art, Band, Chorus, Yearbook, Math, F.H.A., Industrial Arts, Reading, Computers, Model U.N., Quiz Bowl, Newspaper — Important pieces . . . Necessary parts . . . One GIANT PUZZLE!!! Let ' s make the parts fit. MR. MISS YEARBOOK AND ATTENDANTS Winners: Robert Register, Leslie Clifton, Dawn Evangelista, Crissy Kennedy, Wendell Cothran, and Griffin Thomas. several students vied for the title, Mr. Miss Raider. These students put forth extra effort to sell advertisements ;o businesses and individuals in the community. The staff extends congratulations to the following winners. Mr. Miss Yearbook — Griffin Thomas and Dawn Evangelista ttendants — Robert Register and Leslie Clifton ttendants — Wendell Cothran and Chrissy Kennedy i 1 • f 1 56 Big Smiles from REAL CHAMPIONS! PECE STUDENTS ON THE JOB Cake Corner Bakery Osteen Florist Program of Education and Career Explora- tion provides students in grades 7 and 8 an opportunity to relate themselves to broad areas of work through hands-on work experi- ences at community sites. Mrs. Z. Foster coordinates this pro- gram. PECE students inven- tory their interests, aptitudes, and values; use a variety of re- sources to research occupations; listen to and question guest speakers; complete job application forms; and develop tentative career plans. Ray ' s Butcher Shop, Bloomingdale Hometown Bakery Hardee ' s, Pooler 57 LET ' S HAIL THE PEACEMAKERS! During the school year, ten students from Mercer Middle School went to Georgia Southern College to participate in the Model United Nations. The United Nations i s an organization that discusses the problems that are going on in the world and tries to decide on solutions. Most countries belong to the United Nations. Mercer Middle School was the only school where all four of the countries won honorable mention. The countries and delegates follow: Libya - Jamie Kreyenbuhl, Stacey Roberts, and Amanda Reddick; Costa Rica - Dawn Evangelista, Jennifer Lewis, and Latarasha Parrish; Honduras - Bert Klein and Troy Steed; and Norway - Jay Melvin and Griffin Thomas. The advisors are Ms. Ethridge and Mrs. Collins. QUIZ BOWL The purpose of the Quiz Bowl Club is to provide middle school students the opportunity to compete on a high academic level, to stimulate academic achievement, to boost confidence, and to teach and utilize research skills. Members of the 1985 - 86 team follow: Denise Holland, Dana Allen, David Hagan, Christine Mclntyre, Dawn Evangelista, Jay Melvin, Chris Holt, and Griffin Thomas. The advisors are Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Latimer, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Harn, Mrs. Herman, and Mrs. Miller. 58 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF COMPUTERS The Computer Club ' s advisor is Mrs. E. Burton. She wants to give the students who are not taking computer literacy an opportunity to operate and program a computer. Mrs. Burton also wants to give students who have taken computer literacy an opportunity to do advanced programming and special projects. This year ' s officers follow: Amanda Reddick, president; Allison Sellers, secretary; and Sybil Williams, program chairperson. READ! READ! READ! The Reading Club was organized to accommodate students who really enjoy reading. It is an interesting club because students have the opportunity to read both fiction and nonfiction material. Students discuss and share with other members of this club. Mrs. P. Ervin coordinates the activities of this club. AH! THE BEAUTY OF THEIR VOICES! The Mercer Middle School chorus is directed by Mrs. Kathy Maher. These students are well-known in Savannah- Chatham County. They sing in area nursing homes, participate in Night in Old Savannah festivities, Georgia Day activities, and on various school programs. This year the chorus wowed a standing room only audience during a P.T.A. meeting with a production termed Broadway. If you enjoy beautiful singing, you ' ll love Mercer ' s chorus. 60 THE SOUND OF MUSIC RECK MIUOm: school sgL SEVENTH GRADE BAND 4 © f • W( j LH The Mercer Middle School band is under the direction of Mr. Russell Sena. This talented individual coordinates students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Mercer offers a begin- ning band program for 6th grade students and for students in other grades. The band participates in the Georgia Music Educator ' s Activities, District Solo Ensem- ble, District Band Festival, Christmas Con- cert, and Georgia Day festivities. Mercer is very proud of Mr. Sena and the members of the band. in: amm tm-J ' - EIGHTH GRADE BAND 61 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! The Raider Review staff is composed of dedicated and entiiusiastic individuals. Students gather news, write, edit, and publish at least three issues of the newspaper. In addition, a school-wide news program is sponsored each Friday morning during the second semester. Anchored by Stacey Roberts, Raider Review editor, this undertaking has proved to be both informative and entertaining to teachers and students. The members of the i?a c?eri?evieiv staff follow: Stacey Roberts and Tom Lietz, editors; Dawn Evangelista and Talvia Bradley, main events; Barry Bazemore, Bobby Hattrich, Le-An Ledford, Monica Bryant, Hope Wil- liams, Jonathan Brown, William Hulett, and Mark Rentz, reporters. Mrs. L. K. Ellis advises the group. Tom Lietz and Stacey Roberts, Editors Mrs. L. K. Ellis, Advisor We ' ve met our deadline, and it ' s time to take a break. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB The Industrial Arts Club af- fords members the opportuni- ty to engage in many exciting activities. The activities are mainly related to drafting, printing methods, and other creative endeavors. The stu- dents make projects and share the joy of their success with their parents and friends. The coordinator is Mr. Neville Floyd. The officers follow: Teresa Sims, president; Joy Smith, vice-president; Latonya Thompson, secretary; Scooter Branson, treasurer; and Hal Flewallan, historian. F.H.A. ON PARADE The F.H.A. is a very active organization. The three key ar- eas of interests are personal growth, community involve- ment, and vocational prepara- tion. The participants are interested in sharing and learning. They visit nursing homes, invite guest speakers to come and share information related to their ar- eas of expertise, serve refresh- ments when special guests visit the school, co-sponsor the prom, and participate in Georgia Day activities. The officers for the 1985-86 school year follow: Julie Osteen, president; Chrissy Kennedy, vice president; Dawn Evangel- ista, secretary; and Griffin Thomas, Parliamentarian. Ms. Rose Martin is the advisor. 63 MEET THE Business managers: Jennifer Lewis and Le-An Ledford Editors: Bradley and Kreyenbuhl Layouts: Griffin Thomas, Bobby Squires, and Bert Klein 64 Classes: Jamie Moore, Janice Dyches, and Lisa Cooler RAIDER STAFF Advertising: Mike Davis, Talvia Bradley, Bert Klein, Griffin Thomas, Hope Williamson, Billy Hulett, and Jonathan Brown Copy: Jay Melvin, Latarasha Parrish, Stacey Roberts, and Monica Bryant. Helmspersons for the Raider 1986 are Jamie Kreyenbuhl and Talvia Bradley. This year ' s theme is Puzzles. The staff has worked very hard to produce a book that reflects the many facets of middle school life. We hope that you will enjoy unraveling and recreating this puzzle. Puzzlemasters or advisors for this year ' s Raider are Ms. Stubbs, Mr. Kennedy, and Mrs. Ellis. Clubs: Barry Bazemore, Latarasha Parrish, Tom Lietz, Stacey Roberts, and Bobby Hattrich 65 CREATING BEAUTY IS THEIR AIM The Art Club was formed to give students who do not take art the entire year the opportunity to expand their creative horizons. These students are instrumental in providing artwork for P.T.A. meetings and exhibits. Many of them also participate in the annual Puppet Jamboree. Ms. S. Stubbs advises the group. The following students serve as officers: Bert Klein, president; Amy White, vice president; and Dawn Evangelista, secretary. THE FRENCH CLUB ' he French Club is made up of students who have the ability to speak and understand the French language. Most tudents enjoy the club because it gives them the opportunity to show others how much they have learned during le semester. In addition, students enjoy learning about the French culture. The members of the French Club follow: ennifer Lewis, Chris Banks, Tracy Aldrich, Derrick Strickland, Chris Holt, Leslie Clifton, Stacey Roberts, Chrissy Kennedy, Robbie Hicks, Tina Woods, Talvia Bradley, Michael Davis, and Jason Martin. Mrs. Wisenbaker is the dvisor. MATH CONTEST WINNERS! Mercer ' s mathematics department sponsored a team of four students in the second annual Armstrong State College Middle School Mathematics Contest. The team members were John Bowers, Phillip Bridges, Jamie Kreyenbuhl, and Le-An Ledford. Mercer was well represented and placed fifth out of twelve schools, public and private. Mrs. Doris Ham coordinates math activities. 67 A NECESSARY ORGANIZATION The Student Council at Mercer Middle School is a fine organization. Ms. Wisenbaker is the advisor to the club. The purpose of this organization is to provide students the opportunity to develop character and leadership ability. The Student Council always plans special activities and projects. Some of the activities follow: Toys for Toddlers, school films, Christmas door decorating contest, and community drives. The officers for the 1985-86 school year follow: Alison Sellers, president; Janice Johnston, vice president; Antionette Dwinell, secretary; Latrelle Brown, treasurer; Jay Melvin, eighth grade representative; Robbie Jones, seventh grade representative, and Allie Baker, sixth grade representative. Each homeroom class also has a Student Council representative. WE COULDN ' T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! The entire yearbook staff salutes Mrs. Ellis, Ms. Stubbs, and Mr. Kennedy for their leadership and support this school year. They gave us the necessary instructions and saw to it that we remained on task. Working on the 1986 issue was quite an adventure, and we hope that the administrators, faculty, students, and parents will enjoy each page of the Raider. Take the time to relish the joy, the excitement, the growth, the discoveries, in this photo-history of the 1985-86 school year at Mercer. Enjoy the 1986 issue of the RAIDER. We couldn ' t have done it without you! I Ms. Shawn Stubbs Mrs. Lillie K. Ellis Mr. Patrick Kennedy FACULTY 69 ADMINISTRATION That man is a success who Hves well, laughs often and loves much . . . who looks for the best in others and who gives the best in himself always. - Robert Louis Stevenson Mrs. Virginia DeLoach Principal Mr. Donald Gervais Assistant Principal You are the author of your life, and your fate is to live what you create. - Anonymous 70 SPECIALTY Mrs. Virgina Frazier Guidance Counselor Mr. William Mock Guidance Counselor Mrs. Sandra Henderson Librarian Mrs. Sherri Estes Nurse Mr. Comer Flynn In-House Coordinator 71 ENGLISH READING Mrs. Patricia Adams Ms. Lisa Benzing Mrs. Carolyn Brown Ms. Judy Crumley Mrs. Lillie Ellis Mrs. Patricia Ervin Wk Mrs. Pamela Herman Mr. Patrick Kennedy Ms. Kris Kisling Mrs. Sherry McClain Mrs. Joann Smith Mrs. Margaret Zeigler 72 SOCIAL STUDIES Mr. Frank Bell Mrs. Arnetta Brown Mrs. Karen Collins Ms. Martha Doolittle Ms. Susan Ethridge Mrs. Susan Hill Ms. Susan Quattlebaum 73 MATHEMATICS ,i - .V ' : i.- v-.. ■■.■  . 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' . i -■■ ■■}-- r ' 3ix- Ms. Michelle Borrett m Mr. Arthur Dilworth Mrs. Peggy Dixon Mrs. Anna Fenn Mrs. Carol Gaskin Ms. Barbara Glisson Mrs. Doris Ham m j- ' WM ' E KtM F ' ■ ' m 1 v i Mrs. Martha Jernigan Mrs. Mildred Walker 74 SCIENCE HEALTH Mr. Robert Christiansen Mr. Walter Lee Mrs. Shirley Miller Mr. David Owen Ms. Larissa Turner Mr. Ray Tuten Mrs. Cheryl Wright 75 ELECTIVES PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs. Elnora Burton Computers Mrs. Jackie Dixon Physical Education Mr. Neville Floyd Industrial Arts 76 Ms. Karen Martin Home Economics Mrs. Wanda Smith Physical Education Mr. Duane Talley Physical Education ART MUSIC LANGUAGE Ms. Alisa Hyde Art Mrs. Kathy Maher Music Chorus Mrs. Marie Malfatti Music Mr. Russell Sena Music Band Ms. Shawn Stubbs Art Mrs. Jennie Weisenbaker French fj SPECIAL EDUCATION Ms. Terry Fogarty SLD Mr. Cordale Hall BD Mrs. Cecile Howard PVT 78 Mrs. Susanne Konter BD Mrs. Patricia Latimer SEARCH Ms. Elizabeth Watson AEP OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Dianne Allen Secretary Mrs. Rachel Aides Computer Clerk Mrs. Mattie Blake Secretary Ms. Debbie Johnson Aide Mrs. Susan Smith Aide Mrs. Lynn Strickland Aide Mrs. Susie Williford Librarian Assistant 79 CAFETERIAL STAFF Mrs. Christine Davis Cafeteria Manager Mrs. May Bunson, Mrs. Margent Coleaugh, Mrs. Eunice Erwin, Mrs. Pearl Hicks, Mrs. Jaunatta Howard, Mrs. Jeannie Moss and Mrs. Rose Williams CUSTODIAL STAFF Mrs. Maybelle Butts Mr. Arthur Wright Michael Jenkins - NOT PICTURED Custodial Manager 80 BABY GALLERY ' MEMBER WHEN? Jennifer Lewis Sheila Cross ■v«l Le - An Ledford Heather Jackson Stacey Roberts Crissy Kennedy Octavia Moore Lisa Cooler Robbie Jones 82 HOW THINGS CHANGE! Cheryl Woodward Dawn Evangelista Julie Osteen Maria Hall Latarsha Parrish Regina Richardson 83 IT ' S PUZZLIN ' , ISN ' T IT? Jeannie Shepherd Amanda Reddick Scott Branson April Lundy Tina Woods Michael Ellis Brenda Braddy Michelle Robinson Lynn Hartman 84 ADS TOWING Chevron CATERING TO 1-16 AAA WRECKER AND ROAD 95 SERVICE TIM ' S CHEVRON SERVICE CENTER 24 HOUR SERVICE 4319 AUGUSTA ROAD Radio Dispatched 24 HOUR Complete Auto Service 964-6773 964-6775 PHONE 966-6391 Steel Erectors, Inc. or The Kay C. Company STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICE P.O. BOX 1466 HIGHWAY 80 SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31402 86 CITY OF POOLER 103 S. Rogers Pooler, Georgia 31322 912 748-7261 PRECISION REBUILDING REGRINDING AUTOMOTIVE MARINE INDUSTRIAL ELVIN W. SIMS PRESIDENT MM ?_|feM LTU— iru U-iLM U 1 15 E. Lathrop Ave , - Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 232 4186 Owner Timothy Wheeles COLONIAL OUTLET HARICUTS The Family Haircut Place POOLER, GA 1 COLONIAL VILLAGE 748-7384 1-95 HWY. 80 Oil Changes Lube Jobs Brakes Tune- Ups Air-Conditioning Service SAXON SERVICE CENTER Amoco Products CLARK SAXON Phone (912) 966-2333 RONNY SAXON 4828 Augusta Road RANDY SAXON Garden City, Ga. 31408 orhon BEAUTY SHOFL. COMMERCIAL ART • 748-7185 WE REPAIR ALL VEHICLES PHONE 234-0385 AKINS AND BOBB AUTO COLLISION CENTER III SKIDAWAY 39TH ST. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA MGR. RED DAVIS Western Sizzlin Steak House 230 Hwy. 80 POOLER, GA 31322 1 4 Mile West Of 1-95 748-5396 OPEN Sunday thru Thursday ... 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. 11 p.m. 87 LeTourneau sales service, inc P.O. Box 13784 • SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31406 • (912) 925-0690 DISTRIBUTORS FOR Marathon LeTourneau Company TERRY JONES BRANCH OFFICE OPERATIONS MANAGER (912) 748-6180 Phone (912) 964-6391 O Cc SAVAlNNAlfg COMPANY HWY. 80 DEAN FOREST ROAD • P.O. BOX 1988 • SAVANNAH, GA 31402 REINFORCING BAR FABRICATORS 88 RAINBOW COTTAGE DAY CARE CENTER, INC. 321 CANTYRE STREET PORT WENTWORTH, GA. 31407 Time 6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Ages 6 weeks - 10 years JEANETTE TIMMERMAN - DIRECTOR ONE HOUR MARTINIZING OPEN MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 7 PM ONE HOUR SERVICE CUSTOM HAND CLEANING DRAPES - SLIP COVERS WEDDING GOWNS BOX STORAGE LAUNDRY SHIRT FINISHING One Hour Martinizing 4324 Augusta Rd 964-6497 VIDEO BAY 964-9026 4809A AUGUSTA RD. GARDEN CITY, GA. Sweet Success To The Class of 1986 From Dixie Crystals sugar Dixie Crystals is a Registered Trademark of Savannah Foods Industries, Inc., Savannah, Georgia 31402 89 Telephone (912) 748-4858 DR. WARREN K. VEITH Dentist 6 POOLER PROFESSIONAL PLAZA By Appointment POOLER, GEORGIA 31322 TROPHIES — — PLAQUES — ENGRAVING — Trophy House 2 HOPETON CT. EAST LITTLE NECK PLAN i HON SAVANNAH, GA 31419 — CUSTOM WORK — Owner Don Becky Jernigan Tel: (912) 927-3269 e Go.ke Gorner 1002 W. HWY. 80, UNIT 3 POOLER, GA. 31322 912-748-5952 Wedding — Anniversary — Birthday HOURS TUES - SAT 9:00 - 6 00 PHONE: 748-0269 J.OUCS i. c aixi-tuLzi. TANNING LOUNGE HIGHWAY 80 BLOOMINGDALE, GA 31302 9 a.m. — 6 p.m Julia Wilson Mary Graham JOYCE CALVERT OWNER OPERATOR Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there. W. BARREL HUTCHESON Agent lA 4919 Augusta Rd. Post Office Box 7023 Garden City, Georgia 31408 Off: (912) 964-5535 Res: (912) 964-6104 ill- PHONE (912) 748-4798 JAy L CLOTHING — CRAFTS — GIFTS . ; STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS IDA HENRY Owner 1 - 1002 W. Hwy. 80 Pooler, Ga. 31322 748-4915 POOLER AUTO PARTS U.S. 80 WEST POOLER, GEORGIA JACK BREWTON OWNER YOUR INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY for Home, Auto, Commercial, Life and Health Allied Insurance Brokers HARVEY E. VARNADOE P.O. BOX 745 PHONE 748-5390 216 EAST HIGHWAY 80 POOLER, GEORGIA 31322 90 PmeSetter TaANSPORT nON COMPANY RONNIE CLARKE AGENT 323-1 GRANGE ROAD PORT WENTWORTH, GA. 31407 912 964-4165 (OFFICE) 912 748-6373 (RESIDENCE) STRICKLAND OIL COMPANY HAVOLINE MOTOR OILS MARFAX GREASES • RANDO HYDRAULIC OILS TEXACO GASOLINE DIESEL BULK OIL POOLER, GA. OFC. 748-4084 OFFICE: 964-9038 AREA CODE 912 P.O. BOX H POOLER, GA. E H CONSTRUCTION CO. DWAIN EDWARDS HOME 748-7784 DR. DAVID B. BRADLEY OPTOMETRIST 22 DUKES DR. GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA 31408 Telephone 964-0483 Professional Vision Care COMMUNITY PHARMACIES, INC. Store No. 1 POOLER DRUG STORE 104 W. HWY. 80 POOLER, GA 31322 PHONE 748-4832 Store No. 2 COMMUNITY PHARMACY 3501 OGEECHEE RD. SAVANNAH. GA 31405 PHONE 234-5355 Store No. 3 VILLAGE PHARMACY 4409 AUGUSTA RD. GARDEN CITY, GA 31408 PHONE: 964.5311 ALEX L. QUARTERMAN. R. PH. Owner Night Phone 748-4913 GEORGE A. WATERS ATTORNEY AT LAW FORD ' S VILLAGE PLAZA P.O. BOX 318 RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA 31324 (912) 756-3417 91 Phone 964-4942 Delta Railroad Freight Sales Co., Inc. Highway 17 and Dorset Road P.O. Box 4124 Port Wentworth, Ga. 31407 BEEPER (912) 944-8297 HOME (912) 352-8635 EST 1985 Inc. 7019 DAMASCUS ROAD SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31406 EDWARD SCOTT THOMPSON, President CRAFTY WAYS Supplies ready made crafts - Custom Framing - Craft Classes - Fabrics Books - Poly Silk Flowers - Macrame - Pom Pom ' s - Hats - Cross-stitch Wood Products - Baskets - Paint Supplies - Brooms - Felt - Chenille Stems Clocks - Clock Supplies - Glass Wood Chunky Beads 10 AM to 6 PM MON. - SAT. 5150 HIGHWAY 21 GARDEN CITY, GA 964-6147 Your Complete Craft Supply Store and Much More! BROOKS AUTO PARTS CO. ' The Part You Want - When You Want It. ITiJl AUTOMOTIVE PARTS HEADQUARTERS All Over Georgia Bottom Line Charters Capt. Al Klein Red Snapper, Grouper Dolphin , Spanish Mackerel Black Sea Bass, Bluefish, Shark King Mackerel, Amberjack, Assorted Snappers Bookings thru NEVA-MISS (912) 897-2706 Request Capt. Al Klein (912) 748-7753 FURNITURE PRINTING RUBBER STAMPS COMPUTER SUPPLIES FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE SUPPLY NEEDS PAPER CLIP 1 OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING 425 HIGHWAY 80 W. Phone 964-8368 SAVANNAH, GA 31408 BOBBIE FROST 92 WE ' RE SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST ASK US. WE ' LL KNOW. Serving Savannahians Since 1887 The Citizens and Southern National Bank Member FDIC ede e i e iM d , AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE COMPLETE TRUCK TRAILER REPAIRS 24 HOUR SERVICE lO. a G uMiz Q - ( . OT ' - at, rn € ' i , ' §a if-f ,! — S ' fi-96-l ' -Si0ir S SUPPLIES OWNER TANYA SAMPLES CUSTOM MADE CAKES Your Idea or Our Creation WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAY • NOVELTY Party Trays By Special Order 4911 AUGUSTA RD. 966-2741 93 COMPLIMENTS OF EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES Tracy Aldrich Rachel Allard Stephanie Altman Chris Banks Lisa Barrett Terry Beasley Johnny Bowers Brenda Braddy Phillip Bridges Antwan Brown Robbie Byrd Leslie Clifton Lisa Cooler Wendell Corthran Sheilia Cross Father Christopher Janice Dyches Leomia Eason Dawn Evangelista John Floyd Kevin Futch Roger Gollihue Dawn Grubbs Shannon Hammond Lisa Hester Robbie Hicks Jason Hinson Michael Hope Tonya Hutcheson Kenneth Johnson Lorenzo Johnson Yolanda Johnson Janice Johnston Brenda Jones Crissy Kennedy Bert Klein Jamie Kreyenbuhl Le-An Ledford Jennifer Lewis Nicole Little Ronald Mack Jason Martin Chuckle McCorkle Jay Melvin Kim Monroe Jamie Moore Charles Morgan Julie Osteen Julie Palmer Kristie Parker Latarsha Parrish James Patilla Ryan Price Katrina Reagan Amanda Reddick Lou Reed Tyrone Reese Robert Register Debra Reindl Michael Renaldo Regina Richardson Regina L. Roberts Stacey Roberts Michelle (Michee) Robinson Sean Sanders Jeannie Shepherd Daniel Smith Troy Steed Derrick Strickland Kenneth L. Strickland Bobby Sherlock Squires Griffin Thomas Angela Vance Tony Watts Amy White Michelle Wilson Tina Woods Cheryl Woodward Theresa Young 94 CONGRATULATIONS RAIDER STAFF! EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES Lavone Allen, Jason Bland, Alesha Campbell, Shannon Cleland, Tara Daniels, Michael D. Ellis, Ricky Gibson, Lisa Jenkins, Theresa Jenkins, Jimmy Johnson, Octavia Moore, Nancy Sabb, Tomecia Shager, Sean Shearouse, and Troy Wilson. COMPLIMENTS OF DORIS HINSON TO MERCER ' S RAIDERS MRS. ELLIS ' HOMEROOM THE BEST IS YET TO COME!! CLASS OF ' 90 Mrs. Cheryl Klein COMPLIMENTS OF DR. MRS. CARLOS Y. TAN GENERAL SURGEON POOLER, GEORGIA Style ' s for The Whole Family Hair Studio I 8 Dukes Dr. Garden City 964-7155 If your hair isn ' t becoming to you, you should be coming to Us. • MarLon Flowers We Specialize In Silk And Artificial Flowers And Arrangements Bring Your Silk Flowers And Container And We Will Arrange 1740 OLD DEAN FOREST ROAD Phone 964-7090 SAVANNAH, GA. 31408 95 erru. . jHa se funeral lofne Westside Chapel Hwy. 80 West P.O. Box 7198 Garden City, GA 31418 964-2862 Terry C. Massey Maxina H. Massey CLEVE FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN FUNERAL HOME Phone: (912) 964-4336 BUS. 748-7579 PERRY ' S GULF SERVICE AND PERRY ' S AUTO PARTS 135 E. Hwy. 80 Open 7 to 7 Pooler, Ga. 31322 LOVEZZOLA ' S PIZZA SUBS AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZAS 12 16 • PIZZA • SUB • SALAD BAR EAT IN — OR TAKE OUT (TUES. — FAMILY NIGHT) CLOSED MONDAYS 748-6414 HWY 80 POOLER EXIT 18 @ 1-95 HWY 80 Birchwood Townhouse Apartments A Great Place to Live - Located on Almond Ct. Alfred St. just past WWSA Radio Station - Luxurious Interiors Include: 2 Bedrooms, 1 ' Baths, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Insulated Windows Doors, Fenced Private Patios, Paneling, Drapes, Carpeting, W D Hookup, Cable Television Call: 964-1835 or 964-9491 COMPLIMENTS OF BLOOMINGDALE FACULTY AND STAFF Marguerite Albright, Sue Anderson, N. Arkwright, Margie Collins, Gwen Daniel, Betty Denmark, Lori Futch, Barbara Griffin, Rosanne Hearn, Dori Ladson, Gail Mclnish, E. S. Manning, M. Palmer, Amelia Poppell, Jo Poston, Julie Reagan, Gale Rogers, Mildred Smith, Romanda Talley, Tracy Thompson, Cile Tice, Linda Waters, Judy Wilhite, and Marian B. Marshall 96 Hamburgers Sub Sandwiches MARTY ' S Restaurants Fried Chicken Seafood- BBQ George Ledford 233-7777 4712 Ogeechee Rd. Savannah, Ga. ■ Ph. 912-964-9035 The Olive Tree 620 Hwy 80 Port Plaza Garden City, Ga 31408 14 Kt. Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamonds, Pearls, Cloisonne, Gemstones, Brass and Fine Gifts STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES - BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS j Jimmy D. Cobb Post Office Box 7357 527 A Highway 80 Off. Phone: (912) 964-5628 Garden City, GA 31408 Home Phone: (912) 748-6977 P.O. BOX 7239 1714 DEAN FOREST ROAD GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA 31408 (912) 964-2341 OUT OF TOWN RESERVATIONS: 1-800-FOR-CARS 97 COLONY BAY FLORIST 4809 AUGUSTA ROAD 964-0283 BEST WISHES! MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL P.T.A. MRS. MYRTICE JOHNSON, PRESIDENT MRS. M.V. DELOACH, PRINCIPAL COMPLIMENTS OF EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES Mindy Adair Jaheem Fresh Kim Ardis Michelle Harden Terry Austin Duane Hearn Nancy Bailey Michelle Gunder Barry Bazemore Kitty Kennedy Michelle Boyd Lisa Martensen Scott Branson Laura Mazzara Amy Bruner Eddie Myrick Trey Cadle Taiyanica Oglesby Chad Carver James Rogers Bruce Clayton Janice Salter Betty Jo Crawford Alison Sellers Kenny Davis Kerry Sicard Tabitha Davis Teresa Sims Shannon Edwards Joy Smith Harry Elliott Felicia Stewart Mike Ellis Darren Harrison John Field Tanya Thompson Dave Fish Wendell Turner Trell White Bobby Hope Williamson Chris Wynn 98 IT ' S JUST THE BEGINNING ... % THE DAY-TO-DAY PURSUITS . . . 99 4 THE SERIOUS MOMENTS . . . Nk THE CASUAL MOMENTS . . 100 4 THE TIMES TO LEARN, AND SHARE, AND DREAM • • • r 1 i 101 Out of Many . . . One. The personalities, the talent, and the opinions of each student of Mer cer come together to form one, unified student body, one that works together and that achieves together. Both losses and victories affect the entire school, yet only one thing really matters: each individual achieves for the school and contributes his talents for the benefit of the student body as a whole and for the enrichment of Mercer Middle School. No man is an island, entire of it self; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main . . . any man ' s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. - John Donne 104 WALSWOHTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCELINE. MISSOURI MOSB A - l i _ O ' - ' ' ' oyv a v - s V ' Z v. y .W i Sl J ' V c; V f-Xy . Y iJ A:5 Jigsaw Puzzle 1. (jig-so pz-1) N: a Puzzle consisting of small individually I shaped pieces that are fitted together to form one picture. -•• tt w jj%; vi. 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