Mount de Sales High School - Salesian Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Senior Superlatives Russell Jelks (left) registered the highest composite SAT score These seniors were chosen to represent MDS in the city-wide Senior-of-the-Month in the Class of '84, and earned the distinction of being STAR competition (front to rear): Amy Shiflett (April), Donald King (October), Peggy Riley student. He chose as his STAR teacher Mr. Kevin Dockrell (right). (November), Matt Connelly (March), Warren Griffin (January). Not pictured: Don McGraw (February). Mt. de Sales had five National Merit Semifinalists in the Class of ‘84, more than we've ever had before. Pictured with their Guidance Counselor, Mr. Jim Ray (at right) are (left to right): Erin Coughlin, Angi Duff, Donald King, Russell Jelks, and Don McGraw.

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‘In Him we live and move and have our being During the '83-'84 school year, our spiritual activities were increased and strengthened in many ways. Each of the classes participated in two mini-retreats at St. Joseph's Church. The activities included a shared lunch, small-group discussions, music and prayer, fellowship and reflection. These mini-retreats were planned by each class with the assistance of their teachers and moderators. The faculty had two mini-retreats of their own: they, too had the chance to be together for spiritual renewal and discovery. In December, we observed Foundation Day, the anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Regina Werntz, R. S. M. came to Mt. de Sales, and along with the other Sisters in the MDS family, made a presentation highlighting the ways in which the Sisters have served the people of Macon and the United States. On a Saturday in late January, fifteen sophomores went on a day-long retreat to Lake Lanier. Our spiritual activities continue to occupy a prominent and important part in our activities at MDS. Sister Sharon (left) and Mrs, Garvin, along with the other members of the faculty, plan our religious activities. Juniors reflect during the candlelight prayer service at their October mini-retreat.

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Portrait Of A Winner: Mike Garvin It is not often that we encounter greatness, and even more rare when that greatness is wedded to deep and lasting commitment. Let us now pause to consider a man who embodies and displays both qualities: Mike Garvin Coach Garvin began his career at Willingham High School in 1960, and coached there with Billy Henderson, Lloyd Bohannon, and other well-known Georgia high school football coaches until 1966. In 1967, he became a Head Coach for the first time, when he came to Mt. de Sales. Sister Lourdes Sheehan, R. S. M., who was the MDS principal at the time, Says that one of the two most important people she ever hired was Mike Garvin. Certainly his record of achievement validates her claim. In his 17 years as the Cavaliers’ head coach, Mt. de Sales has won 8 region championships, and 3 state championships in football. During the 1970's, MDS had the 8th best winning p ercentage among all high schools in the state of Georgia, regardless of size. In 1973, Coach Garvin was selected by the Atlanta Touchdown Club as its Coach of the Year; he has been selected Coach of the Year by his coaching peers and by the local media On numerous occasions. Ironically, Mike Garvin's own playing career was ended by an injury while he was still in high school. He first coached while a student at Mercer. In those days, the grammar schools in Macon competed against each other; they even had their own championship game called “The Pony Bowl.’ In those early years of his career, Coach Garvin's teams at Alexander IV won the Pony Bow at least twice. Mike Garvin's own statistician (his wife, Carolyn) can’t remember for sure, but she thinks that the Alexander IV team may have won three Pony bowls. As we all know, it was the first of many first-place finishes In addition to football, Coach Garvin has coached boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ track, wrestling, baseball, tennis and golf. About the only sports he hasn't coached are soccer, swimming, ice hockey and polo! He is absolutely dedicated to winning; more than that, Coach Garvin is a master at getting each player to compete at his or her highest level. When an athlete has achieved that level of personal excellence, Coach Garvin is likely to say, ‘‘Ain't it fun! In spite of his coaching achievements, we at MDS know him first and foremost as an educator. His keen mind and passion for the study of mathematics are obvious to all. He has led his students into the computer age with skill and confidence; his excellence in the classroom is legendary. Mike Garvin is known as a man of intelligence, compassion, and dedication; many have been blessed by his presence over the years. He brings out the best in all of us. The rookie coach in 1960. Always ready for a friendly discussion ... 6 Tribute At Willingham High School, 1965.