Mulberry High School - Mulberry Tree Yearbook (Mulberry, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1961 volume:

Hi ghSchool Mulberry, Jlorida MR. A. E. CHOATE School Principal MR. W. H. PURCELL Area Supervising Principal ‘Jaculty MR. CHARLES A. ATWELL Business Education MRS. HETTIE D. AVERETT English MISS LOUISE CLARKE Mathematics MR. TROY S. CUMMING Industrial Arts MR. EUGENE DOSS Vocational Agriculture MRS. GEORGIANA FRASER Librarian MR. GERALD HATCH D. C. T. Coordinator MR. RAYMOND M. KNAPP English, History MR. NORMAN LEEGE Physics, Science MR. DAVID A. LOFGREN Area Physical Education Director MISS MARGARET LOVE Business Education MR. WILLIAM L. MCDONALD Athletic Director MR. ROGER V. MORRISON Music Director MRS. EDITH G. RODRIGUEZ English, French, Guidance Counselor MR. BOBBY V. ROSS Junior Varsity Coach, Civics MR. J. MARVIN SHERIDAN Drivers Education MRS. MARGARET D. SHIMP Homemaking MISS BONNIE SLATTON Girls Physical Education MR. WILLIAM J. TUCKER Biology, Chemistry MRS. ERDINE WEAVER English, Spanish MR. THEODORE AGGELIS Science, Mathematics MR. DONALD COX, JR. English, Social Studies MR. ERNEST J. DITZEL English, Social Studies MRS. JUANITA W. ELLIS Science, Mathematics MRS. HELEN B. MARTIN English, Social Studies MRS. EVELYN K. SAMRAS Science, Social Studies MRS. HENRA G. HARP Area Bookkeeper Senior Class CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Mary Cantrell, Treasurer; Danny Barwick, Vice President; Tommy Farmer, President; Frances Wells, Secretary. Standing: David Duke, Sergeant at Arms; Nancy Hall, Reporter. MARGARET LILY ALBRITTON There are many things about tomorrow that I may not understand, but I know who holds to- morrow, and I know who holds my hand. FHA 9,10,11,12; Annual Staff 12. MICHAEL WAYNE (MICKEY) ALDERMAN I never let studies interfere with my educa- tion. J.V. Football 11; Band 9,10,11,12. VONDA SUE ANDERSON Happy-go-lucky fair and free, there's nothing on earth that bothers me. Dramatics Club 9; FHA 9,10,11; Varsity Bas- ketball 9; Pep Club 9; Class Officer 10; Junior Play; Annual Staff 11,12-Business Mgr. 11; DCT 12-Officer 12; Homecoming Court 12; Calendar Girl 12; Senior Personality. JUDITH ANN AUSTIN Always friendly always gay, always smiling that's her way. J.V. Cheerleader 9; FTA 9,10; FHA 9,10,11, 12-Officer 12; Varsity Cheerleader 10,11,12- Co-Captain 11, Captain 12; Pep Club 9,12; M Club 11,12-Officer 12; Student Council 10; Beta Club 11,12; Calendar Girl 12; Homecoming Court 12; Senior Personality; Annual Staff 12. PATSY CAROL BANCROFT Ain’t he cute! We hear her say more than fifty times a day. Band 9,10; DCT 11. S. R. (TERRY) BARRETT Do unto others, only do it first! Key Club 10,11. ROBERT DANNY BARWICK Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and you are on the right road from the start. J.V. Football 9,10; Varsity Football 11; Beta Club 11,12-Officer 11,12; Key Club 11,12; Li- brary Club 9; Student Council 9; Class Officer 12; Senior Personality. ROBERT ADRAIN BECKER Little I think, less 1 do, ain't it amazing how I pull through? Key Club 11,12. GARY WAYNE BELL Carry on! Band 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 12. LYNDA JEAN BEMBRY Silence is for saints but I'm human. FHA 9,10,11,12-Officer 10,11,12; FNA 12 Junior Play; Pep Club 9,12; Majorette 10,12 Panther Growl Staff 11,12-Co-Editor 12 Homecoming Court 12. WALLACE BEST Let the world rush on. . . I'll take my time. FFA 9,10; DCT 11,12-Officer 12;Varsity Foot- ball 12; J.V. Football 9,10. WALTER R. BOYD Make the most of yourself for that is all there is to you. Pep Club 12. KAY MARIE BUGBEE Cute, sweet, and sassy, charming little las- sie. Pep Club 9,12; Library Club 9,10; FTA 10,11, 12; Annual Staff 11,12; Panther Growl Staff 11; Homecoming Court 12; Calendar Girl 12. MARY BETH CANTRELL Curly hair, shiny eyes, merry humor, she's a prize. J.V. Cheerleader 9; Pep Club 9; Panther Growl Staff 11-Officer 11;FHA 9,10,11,12-Officer 11; Varsity Cheerleader 11; M Club 12; DCT 12- Officer 12; Class Officer 12; Senior Person- ality; Homecoming Court 12. GENE CARUTHERS Suchas this causes a shortage of teachers. Pep Club 9; FFA 9,10,11,12-Officer 9,10,11, 12; J.V. Football 9,10; Varsity Football 11,12. QUINCY CLEMENTS, JR. Good in sports, studies too, nothing on earth he can't do. J.V. Football 9,10; J.V. Basketball 9; J.V. Baseball 9; Varsity Basketball 11,12; Varsity Baseball 11,12; Varsity Football 12; M Club 11,12; Student Council 12; Key Club 11,12; Glee Club 11; Boys' State 11; Homecoming Court Escort 12; Senior Personality. VIRGINIA ANN COOPER Tis something to be willing to command, but my best praise is that I am your friend. FTA9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9; FHA9; Dramatics Club 9; Library Club 10; Majorette 11,12; Girls’ State 11; Senior Personality; Junior Play. CONSTANCE DELORES CREEL Go quickly--see what she is doing--and tell her she mustn't. FHA 9,11,12; Band 9,10; Student Council 11. SHIRLEY JEAN CUMBIE Miracles still happen, or is it fate? Can you imagine, I’m going to graduate. FHA 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 12. AVERIL JANE DEAN For a girl more able, capable and fine, you may search the world o’er and never find. Beta Club 9,10,11,12-Officer 11,12; Library Club 9,10,11; FHA 9; Basketball 9,10,11; An- nual Staff 12; Student Council 12; Pep Club 12; M Club 12; Senior Personality. CAROLYN DIXON Do a little mischief, have a lot of fun, then smile, and you've got it made. FHA 9,10,11,12-Officer 10; Library 11. PHIL DIXON I like work, it fascinates me, I could sit and watch it for hours. J.V. Football 10,11; Varsity Football 12; J.V. A Basketball 10; J.V. Baseball 11; Varsity Bas- ketball 11,12; Key Club 11,12; M Club 11,12; Varsity Baseball 12. DAVID MORGAN DUKE Kisses spread germs, but oh how I love the little devils. Pep Club 9,12; J. V. Football 9,10; Library Club 10; Glee Club 11; Key Club 11, 12; Varsity Football 11,12; M Club 12; Junior Play; Class Officer 12; Homecoming Court Escort 12; Senior Personality. EDWIN EASON We were put on earth to help others, but what on earth were others put here for. J.V. Football 9; J.V. Baseball 9; J.V. Basket- ball 10,11; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Home- coming Court Escort 12. JANIE EMERSON There are two reasons for everything I do, a good reason and a real reason. FHA 9,10,12-Officer 10; Pep Club 9. THOMAS EDISON FARMER. JR. None but himself can be his parallel. J.V. Football 9,10; Varsity Football 11,12; Li- brary Club 10; Band 9; J.V. Baseball 10; Glee Club 11; Key Club 11,12; Homecoming Court Escort 12; Class President 9,10,11,12; MClub 12; Senior Personality. GLENN BARNEY FEWOX Do I ever say more than 'yup' — 'nope'. FFA 9,10,11,12-Officer 11,12; J.V. Baseball 9. WANDA LAVERNE FRAISER Parties make the world go around, boys make the party. J.V. Cheerleader 9; Basketball 9; FHA 9,10; Student Council 9; Pep Club 9,12; Junior Play; Panther Growl Staff 11,12-Editor-in-Chief 12; DCT 11,12-Officer 12; Senior Personality; Homecoming Court 12; Calendar Girl 12. SALLY PATRICIA FREEMAN Whistle when you’re happy, sing when you're sad, laugh at your troubles and you' 11 never get mad. Beta Club 10,11,12; FTA 9,10,11,12-Officer 10,11; Pep Club 9,12; Panther Growl Staff 11; Dramatics Club 9; Band 9,10,11; Junior Play; Girls' State 11; M Club 12; Senior Personality. ROY WAYNE GALBERAITH Girls are like flowers; you should change them often, and always keep a fresh supply on hand. J.V. Football 9,10; Student Council 9,10; Var- sity Football 10,11,12; M Club 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11,12-Officer 12; Panther Growl Staff 11; Junior Play; Homecoming Court Escort 12; Senior Personality. HENRY GODBOLD The harder I try, the smarter to be, the dumb- er I am. FFA 9,10,11,12; DCT 12. RANDY GURLEY The devil is afraid of music, sing brother sing. Transferred from Bartow High School; Student Council 11; Varsity Football 11,12; J.V. Bas- ketball 11; FFA 11; Basketball 12; Senior Per- sonality. NANCY ANN HALL Behind those eyes . . . much mischief lies. FHA 9,10; Dramatic Club 9; Pep Club 9,12; Class Officer 9,10,11,12; Annual Staff 11,12; Beta Club 11,12; DCT 12; Senior Personality. JUDITH RUTH HARP There isn't time in life to make two reputa- tions, so watch the first one. FHA 10,11,12; Beta Club 11,12; Glee Club 12; Junior Play; Pep Club 12. ROBERT EVERETT HARRIS Why should I study and wrack my brain on some dull subjects? I’m a genius. 4-H Club 9; J.V. Football 11; Varsity Foot- ball 12. RODNEY LARKIN HARRIS Life is just one darn thing after another. J.V. Baseball 10; Key Club 11, 12; Varsity Football 12; Student Council 12; Homecoming Court Escort 12. JIMMY RAY HART Be silent and safe; silence never betrays you.” FFA 10,11; DCT 12. LINDA GAIL HAWKINS I was a thinkin; and if I hadn't benna thinkin, I wouldn't have thunk that way. Pep Club 9, 12; Band 9; FHA 9,10; DCT 11; Panther Growl Staff 10; Calendar Girl 12. GORDON ALBERT HENRY Does he do, or does he don't. Will he will, or will he won’t. 4-H 9. GWENDOLYN LYVONIA HOLLAND After man came woman—and this one got hers. J.V. Basketball 9,10; Class Officer 10; FHA 9,10,11; DCT 11,12-Officer 11,12; Junior Play; Pep Club 9,12; Homecoming Court 12; Calen- dar Girl 12. 12 CAROLYN ANNETTE HUGHES Sure I love to talk, who doesn't. FHA 9,10,11,12-Officer 10; FNA 12; Pep Club 9,12; Library Club 9,10,11,12; Dramatics Club 9; Panther Growl Staff 12. GWENDOLYN SUE HURST The nicest things come in small packages. Pep Club 9,12; Student Council 10,11-Officer 11; FTA 11,12; Varsity Cheerleader 12; Home- coming Court 12; Calendar Girl 12. LAURA VIRGINIA (GINGER) HUTCHINS Remember well and bear in mind, that a true friend is hard to find. FHA 9,10,11,12-Officer 11; Pep Club 9,12; FNA 12; Student Council 12; Class Officer 11; Homecoming Queen 12; Panther Growl Staff 11; Varsity Cheerleader 11; Majorette 10; M Club 12. SYLVIA ANN JOHNSON The things you read and the thoughts you think are the things you are tomorrow. FHA 11,12; Library Club 10,11. LORETTA CAROL KLEIN It's nice to be natural, if you're naturally nice. Transferred from Lakeland Senior High School; Beta Club 11,12; Annual Staff 12. CLIFFORD WILSON (TIFFIE) KNOWLES A very good pal in every way for she's the same day by day. FHA 11,12. 13 JEANETTE KUENZEL What I've been taught I've forgotten, what I know I've guessed. Transferred from Lakeland Senior High School. PAUL EDWIN LEWIS Dance tonight for tomorrow you may not be able to. Glee Club 10,12; FFA 11,12; Pep Club 9,12; DCT 11. WILLIAM CLYDE LOWERY Wise is the man, when having nothing to say keeps still. Library Club 12. KENNETH W. MATHIS, JR. There comes a time when all men must be serious, let's go boys. FFA 9,10,11,12-Officer 11,12; Key Club 10,11; J.V. Football 10. RONALD (RON) McCRANEY The great die young, so I'm really going to take care of myself. Pep Club 9; Library Club 9; Junior Beta Club 9; J.V. Football 10;KeyClub 10,11,12; Varsity Football 11,12; J.V. Basketball 11; M Club 11, 12. KENNETH D. MCDONALD One thing is forever great, that one thing is success. Beta Club 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9; Key Club 10,11; J.V. Basketball 10. 14 ROBERT W. MITCHELL Give me my diploma or give me death. Band 9,10,11,12-Officer 10; Library Club 9, 10; Dramatics Club 9; FTA 9,10,11,12-Officer 9,10. RODNEY K. (RONNIE) MORRIS The world knows nothing of its greatest men. Band 9,10,11,12; Band Executive Committee 11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; J.V. Basketball 11; Key Club 11,12; Library Club 11. KENNETH W. MULLIS Gentlemen prefer blondes, but I prefer all of them. J.V. Football 9,10; Junior Beta Club 9; Class Officer 9,10,11; Varsity Football 11,12; Key Club 11,12-Officer 11,12; Junior Play; M Club 12; Panther Growl Staff 11; Boys' State 11; Senior Personality; Homecoming Court Escort 12. ROBERT (BOB) MURPHY Wise is the man who lets all women alone, but me, I am not wise. Pep Club 9,12; Library Club 10; M Club 10, 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11,12; Student Council 10,11,12-Officer 11,12; Pan- ther Growl Staff 11; Junior Play; J.V. Foot- ball 9; J.V. Basketball 11; Varsity Baseball 10, 11, 12; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Senior Personality; Homecoming Court Escort 12. EDWARD NEWMAN Now that I learned it lemme out. Beta Club 9,10,11,12; Student Council 10; DCT 11,12; J.V. Baseball 10; Key Club 10,ll;Home- coming Court Escort 12; Senior Personality. GEORGE O’CAIN I never trouble trouble 'til trouble troubles me. FFA 10,11,12-Officer 11,12; J.V. Football 9, 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Varsity Baseball 11,12; Varsity Basketball 11; Pep Club 9,12; Key Club 11,12; Homecoming Court Escort 12. 15 PAT PRINE The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business. FHA 9,10,11,12-Officer 10; Glee Club 12. ELAINE PURCELL You have to stay awake to make your dreams come true. FTA 9,10,11-Officer 10; Beta Club 9,10,11,12- Officer 11; Student Council 9,11; DCT 12-Of- ficer 12; Annual Staff 10,11,12; Senior Person- ality. JOHN SNYDER ROBINSON My life's ambition will be filled when I can find a chair and just sit still. FFA 9,10,11,12-Officer 12; Varsity Football 12. ELAINE ROSENCRANSE Always laugh and be gay and people will won- der what you are up to. Beta Club 9,10,11,12; Library Club 11; FHA 9; FTA 9,10,ll,12;Student Council 11; Annual Staff 12-Editor 12. BEVERLY SCOTT Bashful at first, but fun after a while. Library Club 9,10; FNA 10. LINDA LEE SIKES Sometimes I wonder if I should do it, usually 1 just do it. FHA 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,12; Glee Club 11, 12; Annual Staff 11,12; M Club 12; Homecom- ing Court 12; Calendar Girl 12; Basketball Mgr. 11. 16 ROBERT MICHAEL SPROTT Wine, women, and song--I guess I’ll have to give up singing. Football Mgr. 9; 4-H 9,10,11-Officer 10,11; Glee Club 11; Senior Personality; Homecom- ing Court Escort 12. ANSLEY STAVELY If girls interfere with work, quit work. J.V. Football 9; Varsity Football 12; Library Club 9; Homecoming Court Escort 12. THERON STRICKLAND Work hard and rest hard. J.V. Basketball 9; DCT 12. LOWELL THOMAS If at first you don't succeed--quit, why be hard headed. J.V. Football 10; J.V. Basketball 10; Varsity Football 11,12-Co-Captain 12; Varsity Base- ball 11,12; Key Club 11,12; M Club 11,12; Homecoming Court Escort 12. CARLTON TURNER Quiet and reserved, not really shy, under- neath it all he’s quite a guy. Beta Club 11,12; Student Council 9; Key Club 10,11,12-Officer 12; M Club 11,12; J.V. Bas- ketball 9,11; J.V. Baseball 10,11,12; Varsity Football 12; Varsity Basketball 12; Senior Personality. RITA TURNER My heart is whole, my hand is free, go away little worries-don't bother me. Pep Club 9; FTA 9; Annual Staff 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Court 12; Calendar Girl 12. 17 HUBERT LARRY WALKER Not too noisy; not too loud, he’ll get along in any crowd. FFA 9,10,11,12-Officer 10,11,12; Senior Per- sonality. PHYLLIS EDWINA WATSON Come back in fifteen minutes, and I'll be in trouble. Majorette 9,10,12; Head Majorette 10; FHA 9, 10,11; PepClub 9,10,12; Glee Club 11,12; Cal- endar Girl 12; Homecoming Court 12. RALPH WEEKS People who know little are usually great talk- ers while men who know much say little. J.V. Baseball 9; J.V. Basketball 9,10; Varsity Basketball 11,12; M Club 11,12; Key Club 10, 11,12; Student Council 12; Beta Club 9,10,11, 12. G CXI DIE LUVENCIA WELCH A good athlete, always kind, a better kid you'll never find. J.V. Cheerleader 9; Pep Club 9,12; FHA 9; Basketball 9,10,11; FNA 10; Class Officer 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11,12-Co-Captain 12; M Club 11,12-Officer 12; Senior Personality; Calendar Girl 12; Homecoming Court 12. FRANCES ANN WELLS Not too serious, not too gay, but a jolly good girl in work or play. FNA 9,10; Pep Club 9; Beta Club 10,11,12- Officer 11,12; Class Officer 9,11,12; Student Council 12; Calendar Girl 12; Homecoming Court 12; Senior Personality; Annual Staff 11, 12-Co-Editor 12. RONALD WETHERINGTON I’m happiest when I'm idle. 4-H 9; DCT 11,12. 18 SAMMIE LOU WILLIAMS Live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory. Basketball 9,10; J.V. Cheerleader 9; Pep Club 9,12; FHA 9,10,11; DCT 11; Panther Growl Staff 10; Glee Club 12. LEWIS H. WYNNS Living proof that teachers earn their pay. J.V. Football 9,10; DCT 11,12. JAMES RAY YOUNG Opportunity only knocks, while temptation kicks the door in. J.V. Football 9,10; Varsity Football 12; 4-H 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,12; Band 9,10,11,12; Band Executive Committee 10,11; Junior Play. 19 Neatest Frances and Carlton Senior Most (jalented Ann and Mike Personalities Biggest 3lirts Wanda and Wayne Wittiest Pat and Randy 3rienJliest Nancy and Kenny Lois Akins Horman Alderman Norman Alderman Marie Allen Imogene Brown Sally Butcher Sammie Campbell Katherine Casteel Glen Collins Gary Conley Debbie Cook Lizzie Cook junior Class Mary Creel William Crum Lamar Curry Deborah Deal Sandra Dixon Judy Dunn Georgia Ann Eastman Jimmy Edson Edith Escue Terry Evers Anna Faulds Carole Foster Myra Fraiser James Gant Sharon Godwin LaDonn Haddock Elton Hagan Mickey Hagan Bill Haney Reuel Henriquez Shirley Holmes Barbara Howell Becky Jones Kenneth Jordan Sandra Kay Linda Kirkland Dunbar Knight Margie Lamed Marshall Larramore Rita Lassiter Donna Lowe Perry Mainer Penny Marsh Jerry McNally Karen McQuady Dodie Miley Winston Mills Nora Jean Morgan Eloise Morris Phyllis Mullenax Jimmy Mullis Adrain Nicholson Judy Payne Donald Pegues Diane Perry Stanley Poole Ronald Rehberg Sue Richardson f i t James Rutherford Gary Smith Jim Sutton Julia Townley Helen Turner Gary Uliano John Wells John West Nancy Wiggins Patsy Wooten Pauline Wright Martha Anderson Sue Anderson Alice Barber Delores Barefoot Mary Barlow Jimmy Bass Willard Bates Bruce Bell Karen Billings Sharon Billings Ricky Bryan Jamie Campbell Sophomore Tommy Coon Raymond Davis Annie Lea Douglas Geraldine Douglas Charles Duke Doug Echols Lonnie Engle Gary Evans Mildred Fewox Louis Fields Judy Fortson Jerry Freeman Hugh Funderburk Eugene Gentry Gene German Eddie Giles Corky Gore Kathleen Grimes James Haney David Harp Geraldyne Hatch Pat Hendricks Kenneth Hobby Ward Hurst, Jr. Barbara Johnson Kenneth Johnson Ruth Johnson Beverly Jones Jackie Jones Janice Keen Lynn Keim Charles Knight Wayne Law Linda Kay Lewis Ricky Lingard Shirley Mathers Mickey Mathis Mickey McQuaig Bennie Moody Gerald Moses Pat Moses Patricia Ogilvie Sandra Olinger Sharon Phillips Ray Prevatt Carl Resmondo Beverly Reynolds Bennie Rowe Joan Sapp Jerry Scott Randolph Scott Gayle Sexton Linda Shimp Ricky Simpson Kent Stewart Robert Strange Mary Sue Swann Sue Sweat Monroe Tarvin Terry Walters Patty Welch Joan Whidden Jay Young 3resfiman Class Pat Albritton Shirley Allen Margaret Barefoot Shirley Barlow Nancy Barrett Cheryl Beck Barbara Belyew Laurie Black Maida Blowers Jody Brown Gail Bryan Jean Ann Capps Richard Caruthers Leroy Chancey Darlene Chestnut Tindall Cobb Caron Conley Judy Coon Sue Courtney Barbara Cumbie Roy Cumbie James Danforth Jackie Davis Ernest Dias Emery Eason John Edwards Barbara Eller be Mike Escue Wayne Evers Kenneth Fewox Carol Ford Mary Fortner Ronnie Fortner Iris Foster Betty Jo Franklin Mary Fuller Terry Galberaith Warren Haddock David Hagan Larry Hagan Ronald Harrell Judy Harrelson Juanita Harris Shirley Herndon Robert Holland Wayne Holmes Tyson Howard Carolyn Howell Lewis Hurst Nona Sue Hyatt Rosemary Knapp Sarah Landers Robert Lankford Mary Ann Maddox David Martin Annette Mathers Dwaine McDonald Dennis McNeal Laveme McNeal Jimmy Meeks Ruth Miller Sara Moody Pamela Morrison Eddie Murphy Terry Nicholson Mary Martha Nunes Raymond Odom Frances Ogilvie Sandy Parker Jackie Pascoe Gayle Paxton Bill Payne Bill Pearce George Pearce Darrell Powers Linda Sue Powers Sharon Rehberg Carol Resmondo Tommie Rimes Christine Sanders Ernest Sapp Ernestine Sapp Sara Sloat Shirley Smith Grover Spear Pat Stavlas George Stewart Ferris Strickland Rebecca Swann Evelyn Thomas Sherry Thompson David Turner Lavonne Walker Sandra Walker Wynell Walker Barbara Waters Alice Watson Myra West Carolyn Wetherington Lucy Gayle Wiggs Larry Wilkerson Bette Willis Bonnie Woody 35 Gigfitfi Qv ie Linda Allen Wayne Allen Glenn Bancroft Linda Barley Bob Barnett Jackie Barnett Ken Barwick Denise Beaty Carol Billings Elizabeth Brackin Jean Broxton Diane Bugbee Patsy Burke Patricia Calhoun Danny Canova Shirley Cochrane Jimmy Combass Gertrude Crews Nolan Deal Roy Dias Wayne Dixon Linda Doer man Phoebe Dossey Charlotte Douglas Beverly Echols Jerry Eddings Joe Fortson Lena Fowler Calvin Frazier Francis Gillooley Faustina Green Henry Hague Alice Halfacre Kenny Harvey John Hendrix Janice Holmes Thomas Houston Judy Howard Sandra Hughes Mary Ann Jackson John Johnson Glenn Jones Theresa Jones Donald Kirkland Steve Lassiter Bobby Larramore Pat Linton Jane Mainer Barbara Mathis Jennifer Mathis Claudia Mayo David McQuaig Jerry Meeks Wayne Miley Dick Mullenax Julie Mullis Jimmy Norman Janice O’Cain Joy Olinger James Overstreet Marshall Pendergrass Barbara Prine Wade Prine Una Jean Proctor Frank Quina Sandra Reynolds Mary Riggs Joanne Scott Robert Scott Brenda Segers Sonjia Sexton Cheryl Shockley James Shouppe Valerie Simmons Alton Sloat Judy Smith Kenneth Speight Margaret Sprott Sammy Strange Billy Stewart Judy Stewart Michael Stogsdill Hal Strickland Cheryl Summerlin Glenn Tarvin Keith Terry Billy Thomas John Thompson Shirley Thompson Barbara Tucker Gerald Tucker Don Turner Teresa Walters Becky Waters Ronald Wells Billy Whealton Howard Wiggs Jane Wiggs Johnnie Wilke rson Alice Wilson Shirley Wilson Steven Wright Tommy Young Sherry Young Seventh ( rade Phillip Allen Frances Ballard Linda Barnhart Linda Bass Bill Beck David Boyd Henry Boyd Gary Brooke Carl Brown James A. Brown William Brown Jeff Bryan Richard Bryan Susan Coleman Joe Coon Thomas J. Crews Ronald Danforth Jimmy Dixon Charles F. Dossey Janice Edgeman Janice Ellerbe Tommy Escue Michael Estridge Patricia Evans Kenny Evers Linda Fewox Cathryn Ford Alex Freeman Bonnie Freeman Steve Galberaith O ; Vincent Gentry Mike Gillooley Sharon Gold Mitchie Grant William R. Haddock Richard Hague Alan P. Hall Gail Hall Michael Haney Judy Harrell Paul Harris Gail Hendricks Norman R. Henriquez Herman Hester Iris Marie Howell Charles Hughes George Jamie Gary Gene Jenkins Lou E. Jenkins Willard Jenkins Wayne Johns Charles E. Johnson Glenda Johnson Wilbur Johnson Linda Kelly Kenneth H. Kitchell Barbara Knapp Stanton Lander Cecilia Lane Melvin Lassiter Robert L. Lowery Alice J. Mathers Robert Meyer Randall Mims Johnny Moore Joanne P. Morgan Margaret Morgan Sandra Morris Samuella Morrison Denny Mullis Michael Nicholson Bessie Lee Odom Christine Parrish James Phillips Lucy Pipkin Jean Poole Robert D. Poole Edward G. Pope Roger A. Powell Thomas G. Powers Patricia Prevatt James F. Prine Karen Prine Mary Prine Shelton Redding Lamar Rehberg Kay Richardson Wayne David Robinson Wanda Rowe Richard F. Ryals Billy Rye Carolyn Sheffield Shear! Simmons Larry Simmons David Stanfill James A. Stavely James Sweat James Robert Thompson Cories Irene Tolbert Lomax Turvin Yvonne Whealton Carl Wells Nancy Lee Wells Mary Ruth Westbrook Wayne Wiggs Robert H. Wilkinson Alton Leon Wilson Carolyn Marie Yates Sharyn Young Frances Wells, Elaine Rosencranse MulSerry £ ree Stiff Seated: Nancy Hall, artist; Averil Dean, assistant layout editor; Rita Turner, layout editor. Standing: Kay Bugbee, Elaine Purcell, Margaret Albritton, Linda Sikes. Seated: Donna Lowe, assistant advertising manager; Sue Richardson, advertising manager. Standing: Vonda Anderson, Rita Lassiter, Myra Fraiser, Joan Whidden. Seated: Sue Anderson, Judy Austin, business manager. Standing: Martha Anderson, Lizzie Cook, Loretta Klein, Mary Sue Swann. 44 Court Mike Sprott, Frances Wells Bob Murphy, Kay Bugbee Queen Qingev Rodney Harris Tackle Edwin Eason Tackle Wallace Best Guard David Duke Halfback George O’Cain Quarterback Phil Dixon Quin Clements Halfback Halfback Randy Gurley End Wayne Galberaith Tackle Tommy Farmer Tackle Ron McCraney Fullback Varsify 3oof6al! Seated: Ron McCraney, Phil Dixon, David Duke, Kenny Mullis, Butch Curry, Charles Duke, Dougie Echols, Ansley Stavely, John West. Kneeling: Dunbar Knight, Jimmy Edson, Jimmy Mullis, Wallace Best, Lowell Thomas, Bob Murphy, Donald Pegues, Gerald Moses, Tommy Farmer. Standing: Bobby Harris, John Robinson, Wayne Galberaith, George O Cam, Mickey Hagan, Winston Mills, Edwin Eason, Adrian Nicholson, Rodney Harris, Randy Gurley. ’60 Scoreboard M.H.S. 14 Avon Park OPPONENT 20 13 Pinecrest 0 6 Lake Wales 7 27 Sebring 0 13 Kissimmee 12 M.H.S. OPPONENT 21 Frostproof 6 21 Kathleen 16 0 Fort Meade 13 0 East Bay 27 0 Arcadia 6 Bob Murphy Co-captain Quarterback 50 Lowell Thomas Co-captain Center First row: Rita Lassiter, Gwen Hurst, Kathy Ray - mascot, Judy Austin, Sandra Dixon, Debbie Cook. Second row: Edith Escue, Karen McQuady, Gordie Welch, Anna Faulds, Geraldine Douglas. Varsity Cfi eerleaders CO-CAPTAINS Gordie Welch Judy Austin 51 Seated: Kent Stewart, Sparky Shouppe, Dennis McNeal, George Stewart, Mike Escue, Hobby, Grover Spear, Willard Bates, Lewis Hurst, Micky McQuaig, Terry Nicholson, Gerald Tucker Kneeling: Clifford Smith, David McQuaig, Thomas Houston, Gary Wilson, John He™11-1 � Mickev Mathis, Robert Strange, Charles Knight, Jackie Jones, Larry Wilkerson, Robert Holland, Corky Gore. Standing: Jimmy Norman - Manager, David Cantrell, Ricky Simpson, Jay Young, Hal Strickland, Terry Galberaith, Wayne Miley, David Martin, David Harp, Larry Hagan, Butch Mullis Eddie Murphy, Jim Sutton, Robert Lankford, Dennis Barnhart - Manager. junior Varsity Kneeling: Mary Fortner, Mary Martha Nunez. Standing: Maida Blowers, Lavem McNeal, Lucy Gayle Wiggs, Judy Harrelson. Seated: Beverly Jones, Edith Escue, Geraldine Douglas, Judy Townley, Carole Foster, Gordie Welch, Karen McQuady, Sandra Dixon, Debbie Cook, Judy Austin. Standing: Mary Cantrell, Lizzie Cook, Linda Sikes, Averil Dean, Pat Freeman, Becky Jones, Anna Faulds, Ginger Hutchins, Rita Lassiter, Delores Miley. M-CluSs First row: George O Cain, Carlton Turner, Bob Murphy, Mickey Hagan, Quin Clements. Second row: Wallace Best, Jimmy Edson, John West, Butch Curry, Kenny Mullis, Edwin Eason, Gerald Moses, Dougie Echols, Wayne Galberaith. Third row: Rodney Harris, Adrian Nicholson, Phil Dixon, Ralph Weeks, Winston Mills, Lowell Thomas, David Duke, Jimmy Mullis. Fourth row: Donald Pegues, Dunbar Knight, Ron McCraney, Tommy Farmer, Randy Gurley. Student Council OFFICERS Bob Murphy. . Sally Butcher . Karen McQuady Sandra Dixon . Margie Lamed . . . President Vice-President . . . Secretary . . Treasurer . . . Reporter Seated: Frances Wells, Judy Payne, Janie Wiggs, Sandra Dixon, Sally Butcher, Bob Murphy, Karen McQuady, Margie Lamed, Pat Hendricks, Delores Miley. Second row: Pat Stavlas, Mrs. Ellis - adviser, Nancy Wiggins, Janice O'Cain, Lucy Gayle Wiggs, Linda Shimp, Judy Harrelson, Roger Powell, Charles Hughes, Judy Fortson, Steve Lassiter, Tommy Escue. Third row: Nancy Barrett, Eddie Murphy, Averil Dean, Ginger Hutchins, Kenneth Hobby, Ralph Weeks, Gerald Moses, Hugh Funderburk, Butch Curry, Mike Escue, Mrs. Weaver - adviser. Fourth row: Mr. Cumming - adviser, Mr. Atwell - adviser, Gary Smith, Quin Clements, Rodney Harris, Elton Hagan. 54 First row, seated: Phyllis Mullenax, Judy Harp, Pat Freeman, Loretta Klein, Frances Wells, Elaine Purcell, Lizzie Cook, Karen McQuady, Dodie Miley, Edith Escue. Second row, standing: Mrs. Rodriquez - sponsor, Lois Akins, Linda Shimp, Nancy Wiggins, Sally Butcher, Sandra Dixon, Beverly Reynolds, Elaine Rosencranse, Debbie Cook. Third row: Averil Dean, Deborah Deal, Anna Faulds, Bob Murphy, Judy Austin, Elton Hagan, Nancy Hall, Marie Allen. Fourth row: Carlton Turner, Edward Newman, Danny Barwick, Gary Smith, Kenny McDonald. Beta CluSs First row, seated: Jean Ann Capps, Sue Courtney, Diane Bugbee, Judy Stewart, Howard Wiggs, Mary Riggs, Frank Quina, Laurie Black, Sharon Rehberg. Second row, standing: Mr. Cox - sponsor, Barbara Ellerbe, Mary Martha Nunez, Maida Blowers, Mary Fortner, Jackie Pasco, Judy Harrelson, Nancy Barrett, Pam Morrison, Carolyn Wetherington. The Staff, left to right: Judy Payne, Exchange Editor; Lynn Bembry, Co-editor; Anna Faulds, Club Editor; Wanda Fraiser, Editor-in-Chief; Gordie Welch, News Editor; Debbie Cook, Feature Editor; Rita Lassiter, Sports Editor; Sandra Dixon, Sue Richardson, Make-up Editors; Phyllis Mullenax. Circulation Editor. 1 Panther Qrowl Seated: Deborah Deal, Annette Hughes, Delores Miley, Marie Allen. Standing: Lizzie Cook, Sandra Kay, Winston Mills, Gary Smith, Donald Pegues, Mrs. Weaver-advisor. D.C.5. CluS Seated: Elaine Purcell, Nancy Hall, Wanda Fraiser, Lewis Wynns, Edward Newman, Gwen Holland, Vonda Anderson, Wallace Best, Mary Beth Cantrell, Kathryn Casteel. Standing: Henry Godbold, Ronald Wetherington, Theron Strickland, Jimmy Hart, Jerry McNally, Perry Mainer, James Rutherford, Marshall Larramore, Mr. Hatch-sponsor. Seated: JoyOlinger. Standing: Mrs. Fraser-librarian, Helen Johnson, Darlene Chestnut, David Turner, Beverly Scott, Gene Caruthers, Kenny Mathis, John Edwards, Clyde Lowery, Nona Sue Hyatt, Ricky Simpson, Annette Hughes. 3uture Scacficrs of America Club Seated- Phyllis Mullenax, Mary Sue Swann, Pat Hendricks, Marie Allen, Deborah Cook, Sharon Billings, Karen Billings, Geraldyne Hatch. Standing: Elaine Rosencranse, Joan Whidden, Patty Welch, Diane Perry Judy Payne, Pauline Wright, Sue Sweat, Martha Anderson, Bruce Bell, Gayle Sexton, Delores Miley, Sue Richardson, Jamie Campbell, Lois Akins, Kay Bugbee, Pat Freeman, Ann Cooper. 3uture Nurses o) America Club Seated: Mary Fortner, Judy Dunn, Kathleen Grimes, Alice Barber, Delores Barefoot, Deborah Deal, Donna Lowe, Beverly Reynolds, Sandra Olinger. Standing: Helen Turner, Georgia Ann Eastman, Mr. Tucker-sponsor, Nona Sue Hyatt, Helen Johnson, Margaret Barefoot, Caron Conley, Anna Faulds, Sue Courtney, Sandra Kay, Ginger Hutchins, Annette Hughes, Mrs. Martin-sponsor, Lynn Bembry, Sandra Dixon. First row: RonMcCraney, Jimmy Mullis, Quin Clements, Wayne Galberaith, Kenny Mullis, David Duke, Bob Murphy, Edwin Eason, George O'Cain, Jerry Scott. Second row: Ward Hurst, Charles Duke, Dougie Echols, Kenneth Hobby, Kent Stewart, Corky Gore, Jackie Jones, Ronnie Morris. Third row: Gary Smith, Ronald Rehberg, Phil Dixon, Danny Barwick, Lowell Thomas, Gerald Moses, Tommy Farmer, Mr. Aggelis-sponsor. Fourth row: Bobby Becker, Ralph Weeks, Winston Mills, Rodney Harris, Elton Hagan, Donald Peques, Mickey Hagan. 59 ‘Juture 3armers Oj America First row: Kenneth Fewox, David Turner. Second row: Kenny Mathis, Glenn Fewox, George O'Cain, Jimmy Edson, Larry Walker, Gene Caruthers. Third row: John Robinson, Eddie Giles, Mike Holt, Dwaine McDonald, LaDonn Haddock, Stanley Poole, Jim Sutton. Fourth row: Tommy Coon, James Danforth, W. H. Crum, Jimmy Mullis, Eugene Gentry, Leroy Chancey, John Edwards, Jackie Davis. Fifth row: Raymond Odom, Jim Haney, Louis Fields, Edwin Lewis, Warren Haddock, Ernest Dias, Tyson Howard, Jimmy Meeks. i -H Clubs 3utuve Homemakers Of America Jutuve Homemakers Of America Gxecutive Committee Seated: Carole Foster, Ronnie Mor- ris, Sally Butcher. Standing: Mickey McQuaig, Jimmy Mullis, Lewis Hur- st. Drum Majorettes Sally Butcher, Carole Foster. Majorettes Iris Foster, Caron Conley, Phyllis Watson, Margie Larned, Ann Cooper, Lynn Bembry, Sue Richardson, Laurie Black. Qlee CluS First row: Sally Butcher, Sue Richardson, Carole Foster, Deborah Cook, Donna Lowe, Judy Stevens, Pat Prine, Janie Emerson, Sharon Godwin. Second row: Karen McQuady, Sammie Williams, Phyllis Watson, Linda Kay Lewis, Linda Sikes, Becky Jones, Mary Creel, Judy Harp. Third row: Mr. Morri- son-director, Gary Bell, Edwin Lewis, David Harp, Horman Alderman. OUR BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1961 W.S. BADCOCK CORPORATION FLORIDA’S FINEST FURNITURE Badcock Will Treat You Right Mulberry, Florida Compliments of MAIDA’S MODERN SHOP Mulberry, Florida Buy your Gifts with Pride from MARSHALL JEWELRY 223 S. Kentucky Avenue Lakeland, Florida Phone MU-2-47 2 5 YOUNG'S GULF STATION Compliments of Lubrication - Washing Battery Service - Tires Wheel Balancing MULBERRY JEWELERS Phone HA-5-1621 209 First Avenue, N. W. 100 E. Canal Street, N. E. Mulberry, Florida Mulberry, Florida ANDERSON GROCERY MULBERRY PHARMACY Home of Quality Merchandise Phone HA-5-1170 201 N. W. First Street Mulberry, Florida Phone HA-5-1522 Mulberry Night Phone HA-5-2991 BLUE'S SERVICE STATION Phone HA-5-1175 MULBERRY BAKERY STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS Road Service-PickUp and Delivery Service Service Is Our Business Birthday Cakes and Fancy Pastries 203 West Canal St. Mulberry, Fla. 101 First Street, N. W. HARRIS TEXACO SERVICE Compliments of STATION GAS, OIL and FISHING EQUIPMENT CAMP CLEANERS Phone HA-5-1363 Phone HA-5-1261 Mulberry, Florida Mulberry Trade at The CITY MARKET BEST FURNITURE CO. Meats- - Vegetables Phone HA-5-1511 202 West Canal Street Mulberry, Florida New, Used Furniture Admiral Appliances Phone HA-5-1303 Bradley, Florida For Best Home Cooked Meals STEPHENS GROCERY Come to STANDARD OIL BRADLEY RESTAURANT and GAS PRODUCTS Phone HA-5-2078 Phone HA-5-2828 Mulberry, Florida Bradley, Florida Compliments of BRADLEY AMOCO STATION RANDALL'S VARIETY STORE For fast reliable service Bradley, Florida Phone HA-5-3539 Bradley, Florida DOSS FLOWER SHOP MARIE'S BEAUTY SALON Elegance Without Extravagance Children and Ladies' Apparel Phone HA-5-2021 Phone HA-5-2415 Mulberry, Florida Mulberry, Florida KILPATRICK'S 1. G. A. MULBERRY RESTAURANT GROCERY MARKET Phone HA-5-2288 QUALITY MEATS FRESH VEGETABLES Open 24 hours Phone HA 5-1311 Mulberry, Florida East Canal Street East Mulberry MULBERRY SHELL SERVICE Service with a Smile Phone HA-5-1351 909 East Canal Street Mulberry, Florida Best Wishes from PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS The Place To Go For The Brands You Know R.H. CLARK EQUIPMENT CO., INC. SPECIALIZED MACHINERY and MINING EQUIPMENT Telephone HA-5-1181 Mulberry, Florida Compliments of MINECO INCORPORATED Serving the Phosphate, Chemical, and Citrus Industries Bartow, Florida YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME at PEOPLES BANK OF LAKELAND Serving All Polk County Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lakeland, Florida MOORE'S STYLE SHOP Ivy and Continental Styles Style Mart Timely Clothes 207 East Main Street Lakeland, Florida BRADLEY GROCERY W. L. Jenkins Bradley, Florida Meet Your Friends at C-P for the best in Refreshments CENTRAL PHARMACY Prescription Druggists Phone HA-5-1555 For emergency service Phone HA-5-1743 Compliments of WALTER S DRIVE IN AIR CONDITIONED OPEN 24 HOURS 405 West Canal Street Mulberry, Florida Diamonds- Watches-Jewelry NELSON'S JEWELRY Watch and Jewelry Repairs Phone MU-2-4541 Member FNB and PNB Charge Plans 106 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, Florida Compliments of SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO. Telephone MU 2-2982 315 West Lemon Street Lakeland, Florida Complimtnls o MULBERRY LUMBER COMPANY Your Building Material Headquarters Mulberry, Florida WHERE YOU BUY FOR LESS Harry C. Motsinger, Owner WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Phone HA-5-2331 Mulberry, Florida THE MULBERRY CONSTRUCTION WELDING CO. Wishes to Congratulate the Seniors of 1961 Compliments of EWELL ENGINEERING CONTRACTING CO. 1248 Tampa Highway Phone MU-2-6163 Lakeland, Florida WAKEMAN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION COMPLETE LINE OF ROOFING FEATURING CEMENT ROOF TILE Phone MU-2-5158 3220 New Tampa Highway Lakeland, Florida BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '61 METALCOAT, INC. Phone HA-5-1185 South on Highway 37 Mulberry, Florida Congratulations Class of 1961 MULBERRY FREEZ-ETTE Orders to go and Curb service Phone HA-5-9825 Mulberry, Florida KELLER S CLEANERS Quality Cleaning -- Also Suede Leather Phone HA-5-1921 206 First Street, N. W. Mulberry, Florida Loans up to $600 GEORGIAN FINANCE SERVICE, INC. 109 First Avenue, N. W. (Old City Hall) Phone HA-5-1197 Mulberry, Florida Compliments of BANK OF MULBERRY The Friendly Bank SERVING THE PHOSPHATE AREA WITH COMPLETE BANKING FACILITIES Since 1907 Member of the McNULTY GROUP OF BANKS Member of F. D. I. C. Compliments of THRIFTWAY Value, Service And Courtesy Everyday The Phosphate Areas Largest And Finest Food Store 310 East Canal Street Mulberry, Florida AGRICO THE NATION'S LEADING FERTILIZER 18% NORMAL Superphosphate AA Quality Ground Phosphate Rock MADE ONLY BY THEAMERICAN AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL COMPANY Pierce, Polk County, Florida Congratulations To The Class of 1961 We Are Proud To Face The Future With You CITY OF MULBERRY Carl M. Ellis, Mayor Clyde Shimp, Commissioner Marion Wiggs, Chairman A. G. Barber, Commissioner City Commission Ted Aggelis, Commissioner R. C. (Sam) Black, Vice-Chairman, Grady Courtney, City Manager City Commission Ruby Moses, City Clerk doorway to a young man's world MYRICK S UNIVERSITY SHOP 123 S. Kentucky Avenue Lakeland, Florida Compliments of The New ROBERTSON STUDIO 555 West Main St. Bartow, Florida c- V JV ■ % JY4T 1 I AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY Telephone Mulberry 9-2501 Brewster, Florida MINE MILL SUPPLY COMPANY MACHINERY - BOILERS - ENGINES - PUMPS MILL, MINE AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES EXPLOSIVES Lakeland, Florida BETTER BIGGER CROPS PROFITS v C ” FERTILIZERS VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL CORP. Nichols, Florida Uarsily Baskei6all Kneeling: Dougie Echols, Lamar Curry, Phil Dixon, John West. Standing: Edwin Eason, Quin Clements, Mickey Hagan, Winston Mills, Ralph Weeks. 1960-1961 BasfsdfSal! Schedule December 9 Kissimmee There December 16 Arcadia There January 6 Fort Meade There January 7 Sebring Here January 10 Kathleen There January 13 Brooksville There January 17 Arcadia Here January 20 Avon Park There January 24 Brooksville Here January 27 Kissimmee Here January 28 Jesuite Here January 31 Kathleen Here February 3 Frostproof There February 11 Frostproof Here February 17 Avon Park Here February 18 Jesuite Tnere February 21 Fort Meade Here February 24 Ridge Tournament February 27 District Tournament warn Edwin Eason Phil Dixon John West junior Varsity BashetSall Jackie Jones, Charles Duke, Robert Strange, Gerald Moses, David Hagan, Jay Young, Ricky Simpson, Ward Hurst, Kent Stewart, Mickey McQuaig. State Baseball Champions 1960 First row: Edward Harris, Ray Cook, Duke Parrish, Carlton Turner, Lowell Thomas. Second row: Quin Clements, Bob Murphy, N. D. Roberts, George 0 Cain, Butch Felder. Third row: Dickie Moore, Mickey Hagan, Carl Ellis, Claude Eason, Red Campbell. Not Pictured: Mike Escue, Howard Wiggs, Managers. Ses - ■ ■ ■ M.r «.—'NJC ... ',•- . ■ ... . .-• • .A' ' v '- - -- X '- •' —' �