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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1973 volume:

The Mulberry Tree 1973 published by and for the students of mulberry high school mulberry, florida table of contents administration..................... 12 sports............................. 26 organizations...................... 54 students........................... 78 advertisements.....................120 staff mrs. rose mccullough, sponsor sherry martin, editor melinda tucker, co-editor teresa caruthers, business manager laurie tucker, photographer debra bedsole richard buckner vicki butcher beverly davis jan morrison lauren helper cindy norman DEDICATION By lending us a hand, he has helped us to look up and not down, forward and not back, out and not in. The Senior Class of 1973 dedicates this issue of the Mulberry Tree to MR. ALVIN GRAHAM. As I sat watching a tree one day, a thought struck me: the branches of a tree can represent all the different peoples and races. Some branches are lower than others, but they are equal. The leaves are different, too, just as people are. And though each leaf is only a neighbor to a few other leaves, they all stem from one main body. They are broth- ers and sisters, just as we are. Funny, though, leaves never seem to be fighting or arguing . . . People?! Well . . . ! As I sat there, the breeze was some- times soft; other times, forceful. Every so often a leaf would fall off. Some leaves were brown. Others were green. The brown ones have been awaiting death, just as old people do. The green ones might not have been ex- pecting it, the same as young people. I wonder?! Were the leaves ready? Are we always prepared to die?! ■J0BD0 I BELIEVE in other people because they are in the same mess that I am. There are other people who have difficulty getting up in the morning; who put their pants on one leg at a time; who burn their toast, dash to school, and worry about being late every morning. I do that. There are other people who have trouble sticking to their diets; who feel in- secure; who flunk their driver’s test; who put off studying until the last day of the term; and who are always behind in their letter writing. I do that. emotions Other people and I have a great deal in common. If I can believe in myself, I can believe in other people. And, I guess, the inverse of my last statement is true, also. PEACE “■ Is not like A lake, glassy and blue. Nestled in a lonesome valley. rr. Peace Is not like A mountain, upholstered in trees, Far from the frantic bustle of the city Peace Is like A bird, calmly building its nest Over a waterfall, wild and roaring. Peace Is Serenity in the midst of turbulence. YOU LAUGH LOUDLY So do i. It makes me wonder what you’re hiding. I bet you cry some every day; Only no one sees— for the tears flow out of sight, yet never out of mind. Is this how it is or am I wrong? Are you really so strong that your laughter never hides your second self? People look at you and say you're exactly how they'd like to be And you just laugh and tell them no; But it's not modesty that makes you say it— It’s your weeping heart. QUESTIONS AND FEARS are not something to be ashamed of. They make us grow stronger like the rain that makes flowers beautiful. - - � r, ■ administration administration This concludes the announcements, have a good day, is one of the phrases with which we are all familiar. Through this year, the students have learned the horror of hearing their names sounding thru the intercom, the terror of having an appoint- ment in the guidance office, and the frightening ex- perience of getting caught”. Between mods there was the clicking sound of Mr. Barker's heels when walking down a quiet hall. There was never a time when one of the administration would not help a stu- dent with his problems. Yes sir, this is the Mulberry High School Administration! This concludes the an- nouncements, have a good day.” 15 Secretaries and Faculty Assistants Mrs. Ellen Austin Secretory Mrs. Donna Kledzik Secretary Mrs. Pat Revell Guidance Mrs. Doris Anthony Faculty Assistant Mrs. Margaret Shanks Foculty Assistant Maxine Smith Foculty Assistant Mrs. Connie Howard Secretary 16 administration Mr. E.C. Anthony Library Mr. Edwin Block Special Education Mr. Marvin Sheridan Drivers Education Mr. Leon Vetrano Art Faculty . if Faculty Language Arts administration Miss Judy James Speech, Humanities Drama, English I, III Mrs. Margaret Mocaluso English 1,11 Spanish Miss Cheryl Morris English I, II Mr. Sidney Outlaw English 1,11,1V Miss Becky Wonamaker English II, III Ay me! for ought that I could ever read, could ever hear by tale or history, the course of true love never did run smooth. . William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, vocab- ulary quizzes, short stories, piles of books, and the smell of chalk dust are only echoes of English. 19 Social Studies 20 administration Mathematics 21 Science Mr. Norman leege Physics, Core Science IPS, BSCS Dr. Anthony More Chemistry, Math II GPS, Core Science Science . . . disecting a frog, breaking a test tube (when you know it is not right to), Mendel, atoms, H,S04, bunsen burn- ers, gases and heat, and??? Physical Education 22 administration Business Mrs. Dorothy Bishop Typing I, II Shorthand Mrs. Evelyn Choncey Typing I, Bookkeeping Business Math Mrs. Ronnell Jones Typing I, VOE Mr. Frank Satchel DOT, General Businss Business Law, Record Keeping Business Psychology Home Economics Miss Audrey Brooks Home Ec I Miss Ann Lee MFL, Advanced Foods Child Development 24 Vocational Agriculture administration Industrial Arts Mr. Sylvester Andrews Mechanics I, Agriculture II Mr. Eugene Doss Agriculture I, III, IV Mr. Edgar Campbell Wood Fabrication Material Fabrication Drafting I 25 Mr. John R. Griffin World of Work Drafting II sports Football 1972 28 sports 29 Mark Spitz ha� it, Bobby Fischer has it, the Oakland A's have it, the Miami Dolphins have it and the Mulberry Panthers have it. What is it? It’s the countless hours of training, the dedica- tion to the gome, the ability to win, and the courage to face defeat. These are the things that any winner must have whether he is in the water, by the chess board, or on the base- ball diamond or football field. We had our share of interceptions, fumbles, penalties, in- complete passes, and fourth downs but these are all a part of football, just as much as touchdowns, recoveries, first downs, and field goals. Through all our wins and defeats we still emerged in one piece and maybe even better people. Like someone once said, “Somtimes the best gain is to lose.” Maybe losing is just a part of winning! 30 sports Mulberry Fighting Panthers Mulberry Opponent 6 Lake Wales 0 0 Avon Park 7 15 Zephyrhills 0 29 Sebring 8 14 Melbourne Catholic 0 28 Dade City 7 6 Bartow 3 6 Santa Fe 8 14 Fort Meade 0 0 Frostproof 13 Row 1: W. Hunt, B. Dempsey, S. Wiggs, E. Johnson, E. Howell, H. Woshington, G. Senn, T. Morrison, K. Carroll, A. Jones. Row 2: W. Smith, R. Taylor, D. Townley, J. Roberts, J. Sheridan, B. Williams, K. Homn, M. Styles, R. Hardee, L. Brodley, J. Dean. Row 3: R. Hordee, K. Braswell, J. Williams, W. Tucker, J. Wode, R. Windham, K. Haynes, D. Keys, T. Holleyman, C. Brown, T. Prine, W. Howell. 32 sports homecoming 72 Homecoming week was full of many activities which the stu- dents participated in. There was Spirit Day, Lick’em Day, Scare’em Day, the Panther Prowl and the Homecoming Parade on Friday. Then, of course, to conclude this fun filled week, was our big victory over the Bartow Yellow Jackets. 34 sports 1972 Homecoming Queen Celia Bugg 35 Homecoming Court—Sherry Mortin, Loune Tucker, Linda Reagan, Queen Celia Bugg, Teresa Corutbers, Dannette Spencer Mulberry 12 Frostproof Opponent 14 34 Zephyrhills 0 12 Lakeland 8 0 Kathleen 28 6 Fort Meade 22 0 Lake Wales 66 0 Bartow 22 36 sports J.V. Football Row 1: R. Warner, J. Knight, T. Wiggs, G. Smith, T. Morgan, J. Ward, J. Cristofaro, J. Gilford. Row 2: M. Lowery, S. Hudson, W. Lamb, K. Wilson, M. Boil, C. Morgan, M. Severance, Lee. Row 3: N. Jennings, J. Pillips, J. Moody, T. Edwards, D. Taylor, R. Harris, M. Gardner, G. Smith. Row 4: B. Knight, R. Moore, K. Lodner, S. Waring, I. Knight, R. Buckner, B. White, M. Moore, L. Patterson, E. Lockwood. 37 Basketball 38 H. Jones, J. Jockson, R. Windham, D. Keys, J. Wade, J. Williams, W. Howell, L. Franklin, R. Hardee, R. Hordee, J. Sheridion, T. Morrison sports Basketball J. V. Basketboil-B. Miller, O. Bell, M. Toylor, J. Carter, D. Eoson, K. Overstreet, S. Hall, H. Hooons, E. Lockwood B. Evans, B. Willioms, T. Edwards. 9th grade—K. Ford, S. Stonley, J. Roland, A. lovon, D. Poce, W. Johnson, C. Mosley, J. Gifford, B. Jackson W Johnson. 40 Sports 41 Cross Country 42 Coodi Jobe, R. Lose, K. Tucker, K. McMohon, M. Stewart, M. Severance, J. O'Donnell, C. Morrow, S. Stewort. Track sports J. Wade, M. Stewart, M. Severance, C. Brown, A. Jones, B. Williams, J. Fronson, G. Smith, C. Holley. 43 Golf Buford Albritton Tyrone Atkins Doug Townley Keith McMahan 44 sports Kent Tucker Scott Stewart Jay Tucker Kim Duke Ernie Lane 45 par Tim Morrison, Ricky Taylor, Drew Eason, Bobby White, Joel Roberts; not pictured—Eric Holleyman, Joe Jones. • Tennis 46 sports Girls’ Schedule February 2 Santa Fe March 6 Fort Meade March 9 Frostproof March 16 County Tournament March 30 Bartow April 10 Fort Meade April 13 Frostproof Boys' Schedule February 16 Lake Wales February 20 Zephyrhills March 2 Kathleen March 6 Fort Meade March 9 Frostproof March 16 County Tournament March 20 Bartow March 23 Conference Tournament March 27 Zephyrhills March 30 Kathleen April 3 Lake Wales April 6 Bartow April 10 Fort Meade April 13 Frostproof April 19-21 District Tournament 47 Football, Basketball, Track, Golf, Tennis 48 sports It takes a special type of person to be success- ful—one who is dedicated to his goals and con- fident of his own skills. One such person is the athlete. Athletes live with bruises, sprains, aching mus- cles, and long hours of practice, all for those few precious minutes when they are competing in search of victory. Some people say that there is no emotion as overwhelming as the thrill of winning except, perhaps, the agony of defeat. 49 Varsity Cheerleaders ■ • i m' noTye' arU'h rS' COP'°in: Lind° Re09° ' C°‘C0p'0in: C lia Bu99' Undo Boufwel1' Poul° Hud . J« Lamed. Glenda Hordee. Gndy Nonnan. Julie If you were to ask a person to describe the purpose of a cheerleader, he might say, to promote spirit. Well! that’s just what the Panther cheerleaders do for MHS. They show their spirit in vari- ous ways—through the hard work they put into making posters, the many hours they spend practicing, their dedi- cation to the team,—all of these and many more. 50 sports 51 J.v. Cheerleaders 52 sports Physical Education Assistants: Nolan Branch, Luther Hamilton, Doug Townley, Cooch Smith, Gory Senn, Tim Prine. Physical Fitness Aword Winners: Row 1: Glenda Hardee, Pam Mills, Julie Collins, Row 2: Yvette Stevenson, Tina Hardee, Rowena Hoggins, Marsha Willioms, Emily Baker, Row 3: Tim Morrison, Avongia Jones, Raymond Hardee, Jeff Sheridan. 53 organizations Future Homemakers of America Presidents—Robin Brooks and Donna Leonard, C Adams, B. Albritton, M. Al- ford, K. Blade, S. Block, W. Bostic, G. Brooks, D. Brown, Y. Buckner, D. Cain, S. Castle, C. Dampter, L. DeBusk, C. Deese, S. Doudy, C. Elrod, D. Entrekin, H. Francis, J. Hall, B. Hammock, M. Hattaway, J. Haygood, L. Helper, J. How- ell, G. Hudson, C. Jackson, J. Jockson, D. Johnson, D. Johnson, J. Johnson, P. Johnson, V. Johnson, J. Jones, K. Jones, S. Knight, C. Kennon, A. Keys, H. Ladrser, K. Lane, P. Lane, J. McGill, P. Mills, P. Moore, J. Morrison, R. Napier, P. Niece, C Nixon, C Porker, S. Perry, L. Polite, T. Prevatt, K. Redding, D. Rosencranse, C. Scott, P. Smith, K. Stephens, C. Strickland, K. Thornell, V. Tompson, L. Tucker, M. Underwood, B. Warner, L. Weeks, J. White, D. Wil- cox, S. Wilson. Sponsors: Miss A. Brooks, Miss A. Lee, and Mrs. R. McCullough. 56 organizations National Honor Society Sponsor—Mr. George Hatch, J. McGill, P. Niece, C. Zigler, K. Jones, G. Meyer, D. Spencer, M. Tucker, C. Spencer, L. Tucker, S. Martin, T. Morrison, J. Gupton, S. Stewart, J. Lamed, P. Hudson, D. Hamlin. Chorus Conductor—Mr. Kendrick, M. Kennen, B. Morgan, D. Wilcox, D. Stancil, C. How- ard, L. Polite, C Akins, G. Edwards, C. Love, C Keys, K. Daniels, A. Franklin, M. Carter, S. Smith, D. Williams, D. Johnson, J. Glover, V. Montgomery, C. Robinson, J. Wesley, D. Lee, M. Gentry, M. Freemon, B. Jock son, S. Hogan, T. Jones, L. Robin- son, L. Rhodes, T. Nicokxk, W. Sawyer, T. Cochran, L. Tucker, T. Tucker, W. Giles, J. Carter, J. Beckworth, R. Napier. 57 Inter-Club Council Sponsor —Mr. Fennell ond Mrs. Wright. B. Bowen, T. Coruthers, K. Braswell, C. Bogg, D. Rosencronse, D. Homlin, D. Walker, J. Morrison, J. larned, E. Brown, D. Townley, T. Morrison. D. Townley—Sec., J. Lorned—Pres., D. Hom- lin—V. Pres. 58 organizations C Bugg— Sec., J. lomed—V. Pres., E. Brown—Pres., M. Moore—Trees., Mr. Frank Satchel—Sponsor. L. Polite, J. Willis, B. Gupton, J. Haygood, D Butcher, C Bugg, B. Warner, M. James, D. Rosencranse, L. Tucker, B. Bugg, B. Warner, M. James, D. Rosencranse, L Tucker, B. Bowen, I. Walker, D. Johnson, K. Jones, J. Evans, J. Franson, E. Brown, D. Eason, J. Sheridan, D. Townley, R. Moore, D. Hamlin, M. Moore, B. Sparkman, J. McGill, C. McCook, N. Aus- bum, G. Bankston, B. Davis, J. Lamed, M. Walters. Student Council 59 FBLA D. Spencer-Pres., B. Bowen-V. Pres., E. Wolters-Sec., C. Roy-Tres., L. Po life—Reporter, E. Howell—Sweetheort. D. Spencer, M. Jones, G. Meyer, C. Zigler, G. Hordee, A. Williams, D. Johnson, A. Brooks, Carmen Love, E. Crump, Mrs. Dorothy Bishop-Sponsor, L. Polite, H. Francis, R. Brooks, T. Hardee, K. Tillman, P. Niece, A. Franklin, W. Taylor, M. Freemon, F. Lucos, D. Willis, S. Edwords, C. Daniels, S. Jones, K. Sheffield, S. Watson, J. Cain, C. Roy, R. Crawford, B. Bowen, E. Walters, S. Weeks, C. Sanders, J. Miley, L. McQuolg, C. Morkhom, L. Wolker, S. Senn, C. Bugg, L. Reogon, K. Thornell, T. Caruthers. 60 DCT organizations E. Smith—Pres., E. Brown—V. Pres., A. Brooks—Sec., B. Whitfield—Trees., S. Roland—Photographer, D. Uliana—Historian, J. Willis, E. Temples, D. Uliana, S. Roland, A. Brooks, E. Smith, P. Morris, J. Lane, C. Stavely, L. Wil- liams, M. Pinkston, J. Nebms, R. Hayes, D. Bryan, M. Stricklond, E. Brown, B. Whitfield. 61 A� - r - - •' ' 1% t. S. Martin —Editor, M. Tuckef—Co-Editor, T. Coru- thers—Business Monoger, L. Tucker—Photogro- pher, Mrs. Rose McCullough—Sponsor. J. Morri - son, R. Buckner, I. Tucker, D. Bed sole, V. Butcher, C Norman, Mrs. McCullough, L. Helper, T. Caru- thers, S. Martin, M. Tucker, B. Davis. 62 organizations 63 S. Martin—Pres., D. Wofcer—V. Pres., M. Tucker—Treas., D. Spencer—Sec., K. Duke—Sweetheart, T. Caruthers, M. Jones, C. Stavely, G. Chattelle, S. Senn, D. Spencer, C. Zigler, P. Hudson, C. Bugg, G. Hardee, K. Jones, J. Col- lins, J. Hall, D. Uliana, L. Reogan, L. Boutwell, J. Larned, M. Tucker, J. Morri- son, S. Mortin, P. Cox, D. Walker, C. Norman, E. Walters, L Walker, J. McGill, J. Gupton, C. Ray, N. Ausbum, L. Tucker, C. Eastman. 64 organizations 65 Future Farmers of America Unite 66 Youth with Opportunities organizations Officers Jeff O’Donnell Terry Dixon Donald Bryan Bobby Rentz Samuel Roland Teresa Caruthers Andy Pollock Wayne Lamb J. O’Donnell—Pres., D. Bryon-V. Pres., E. Howell—2nd V Pres., C. Smith— 3id V. Pres, L Easters—Sec., B. Rentz—Treas., R. Cribbs—Reporter, A. Pol- lock-Senator, S. Roland—Advisor, T. Dixon—Chaplain, W. Lamb-Conductor, T. Boyette —Parliamentarian, B. Chambless-Historion, T. Caruthers-Sweet- heart, R. Anderson, P. Beard, A. Boyd, L. Colhoun, A. Cribbs, C. Edwards, R. Fronds, C. Hardee, S. Jones, C. Kuykendall, C. Lloyd, R. Moultrie, T. Parker, C Sheffield, J. Stewart, W. Tice, R. Viers, G. Warner, H. Wetherington, K. Wesley, W. Zigler, A. Crun , W. Johnson, P. Henry, T. Howard, G. Johnson, J. Josleyn, R. McCoy, M. Morris, C. Rhett, E. Robinson, S. Sanders, B. Morgan, R. Locklear, M. Stevenson, D. Moore, V. Miller, B. Beckworth, M. Viers, R. Cochran, T. Caruthers, C. Smith, W. Smith, A. Bell, K. Cobb, J. Frazier, R. Grimes, D. Hogoland, J. Hoggins, D. Caveney, M. Croft, C. Dyal, T. Edwards, K. Ford, R. Franklin, S. Hill, R. Hall, R. Jockson, L. Kimmons, C. Knight, B. Miller, G. Owenby, M. Patrick, J. Roland, T. Tew, J. McCoy, W. Tice, K. Owenby, T. Walker, N. Williams, D. Wilson, E. Howell, W. Johnson, W. Lamb, A. Lavan, C. Morgon, C. Mosley, J. Nichols, J. O’Donnell, T. Pace, L. Patterson, A. PoHock, C Pullum, B Rentz, S. Roland, G. Shell, T. Thomas, R. Thomell, O. Bell, J. Benson, T. Boyette, D. Bryan, R. Cribbs, S. Cribbs, T. Dan- forth, T. Dixon, L. Easters, J. Edwards, L. Fredrick, A Gibson, R. Grainger, S. Hagins, D. Hall, N. Pinkston, J. Worner, E. Grederick, T. Childs, J. Redding. Members not pictured—J. Albritton, D. Bryan, T. Dixon, F. Rondy, A. Gibson, A. Hill, T. Howard, C Rhett, S. Roland, C. Sheffield, G. Shell. 67 Key Club K. Duke—Sec., B. Griffin—Pres., C. Bogg—Sweetheart, B. Whitfield—Treos., T. Monrison—V. Pres., Mr. Richord Griffin—Sponsor. T. Holleymon, D. Eason, G. Smith, J. Moody, K. Tucker, S. Stewart, M. Moore, B. Whitfield, B. White, M. Howard, J. Sheridan, K. Duke, S. Wiggs, S. Moddy, C. Bugg, J. Fronson, D. Hamlin, R. Taylor, D. Townley, T. Morrison, T. Atkins. 68 organizations 69 Mulberry High Band 70 organizations ■arer iwwwwr BII-4 w J. Beckworth—Drum Mafor, F. Groham—Conductor. Bell—M. Hazzord, J. White; Oboe—J. Wesley; Flute—B. Sirmons, S. Rowlond; Baritone—V. Borders, J. Fredrick; Drum—C. Robinson, J. Frederick, L. Tucker, E. Lockwood, G. Gentry; Drums—D. Boyd, S. Stanley; Clarinet—F. Sirmons, A. Miller, D. Wilson, J. Purcell, G. Brooks, D. Nichols, D. Jones; Sox—M. Gentry, R. Hardee, E. Johnson, R. Womer; Trombone—C. Keys, J. Jones; French Horn—T. Williams, R. Napier, T. Tucker; Trumpet—G. Tucker, N. Napier, A. Cook, Bass—W. Smith. 71 And The Band Plays On . organizations Majorettes J. Wesley—Heod, B. Sirmoos—Co, Y. Buckner, B. Sirmoos, J. Wesley, M. Williams, A. Branch, C. Jockson, S. Howard. 73 74 ROTC organizations 75 76 organizations And here comes the girls . . . ROTC. students Senior Notables 80 students 81 students 83 CLASS OF 73 students Sec. Lauren Helper; V. Pres. Roger Hayes; Pres. Harriett Francis; Trees, lovette Brooks. Senior Advisory Committee Joyslyn Hill, Carole Zig- ler, Janice McGill, Wi- lene Bostic, Teresa Caru- thers, Glen Tucker 85 I’m Searching for Tommorrow Wilene Bostic Al Boyd Lewis Brodley Kenny Braswell Lovette Brooks Eddie Brown Celia Bugg Kenny Carroll but all I can find . . . students Mabel Carter Teresa Caruthers Gail Chattelle Pam Cox Eddie Crockett Karen Daniels Beverly Davis Tom Devine 87 . . . is yesterday’s dreams. Vooito Duffey Kim Duke Gena Edwards Tony Farrell Horriett Francis Annette Franklin John Fran son Montez Freeman 88 students Marilyn Jones Tunisa Jones Morilyn Kennon Joy Lane Marilyn lav an Bonnie Leonard LoHy McOancrfsan Janice McGill It seems that nothing goes right. No one is happy. School passes too slowly. Customers at work are unfriendly. And then—Someone smiles; And suddenly my faith in people is restored. Someone cares And life is beautiful. 91 92 students Jeff O'Donnell Irma Pace Glenn Perry Margaret Pinkston Tim Prine Linda Reogon Levoire Robinson Sammie Roland Winnie Sawyer Sherry Senn Edwin Smith George Smith The days, the nights, the afternoons of sun Makes me regret that the times are done; And lt‘s time for us to part our ways. But, even so, we’ll always have those Nights and days. For they belong in a place called heart. Where good times go and never part. Wayne Smith Danette Spencer Deborah Stancil Charlene Stavely Mark Stewart Wesley Stewart 94 students 95 Jasper Williams Levon Williams Jeanne Willis Carole Zigler 96 students 97 Humorous Moments in Our School Life Junior Class Officers Tim Morrison, President Doug Townley, Vice-President Retha Crawford, Secretary Cindy Norman, Treasurer 98 students Christi Aik em Jimmy AJIums John Beck worth Angelo Bell Brenda Best Becky Boswell Linda Bootwell Benda Bowen Linda Bowmon Dorryle Boyd Aleria Brooks SuDonn Brown Janet Cain Johnny Carter Denny Corvthers Alien Chancey Abert ChatteJIe Ronnie Cochran Terri Cochran Julie Collins Retha Crawford Robert Crews Jeff Cribbs Joey Cristofaro Emma Crump Donald Dan forth Christelle Daniels Angelo Davis 99 And Tender Moments, Also . . Kenny Gilbreotf Janet Gupton Rowena Hagins David Hamlin Debbie Handley Bevedy Hardee Glenda Hardee Ronald Hordee Brilla Harris Richard Harris Collis Holley Tim Holleymon David Howell Shirley Howell WHEN I'M WITH YOU . . . I remember how it feels to run carefree and laughing into the sun; I remember how it feels to hold hands and to think quiet, happy thoughts; I remember how it feels for the breeze to blow through my hair; I remember why I smile when I see children; Paula Hudson Danny Hughes Avangio Jones Henry Jones I remember only glad times. When I’m with you . . . I remember how it feels to be happy. 100 students Dcrvid Keys John Knight Larry Knight John Lane Jodi Lamed Deborah Lee Modi Lowery Robert Lose Fawn Lucas Helen Moloy Gndy Modi ham Steve Martin Janet Master son Pat McOanahan Lynn McOuoig Samuel Medbck Gail Meyer Alicia Miller Jan Miley Valerio Montgomery 101 1. We really shouldn't meet like this. 2. A-one, A-two, A-three—Hit itl 3. Who knows what lurks in the minds of Juniors. 102 students Denny Sonders Cord Sonders Pick Sonsom John Sawyer Winnie Sawyer Alice Scarborougt Steve Setgler Gary Senn Tommy Sexton Mark Sever ence Karen Sheffield John Shumon Lany Simmons Beverly Sirmons Sarah Smith Sandra Smith Victor Smith Walter Smith Carrie Spencer Ruby Stevenson Scott Stewart Muriel Strickland Michoel Taylor Rick Taylor Ricky Taylor Wanza Taylor Ed Temples Kathy Tillman Doug Townley Ltrry Tucker 103 Melinda Tucker Donna Waller Linda Walker Junior Life is Slow . . . Sometimes 104 students Student Leadership Makes a Successful Class of ”75” Sophomore Class Officers Jeff Sheridan, President Debbie Rosencranse, Vice- President Janet Lynn Hall, Secretary Donna Johnson, Treasurer 105 Sophomores Have Their 106 students Silly Moments Bruce Chamdess Susan Chouncey Virgil deary Ronald Cobb Eunice Cochran Pat Cochran Roy Cochran Alfred Cook Diane Crawford Richard Cribbs Steven Cribbs Andy Christoforo Terry Dan forth Benito Davis Willie Davis 5-r 107 Testing: A Necessary Evil of School Terry Dixon Bruce Donald She nay Drayton Dorrei Duquette Drew Eason Larry Easters Cindy Eastman Diane Entrekin Pat Entrekin Sue Ford Mike Gardner Porter Gamer Diane Gentry Cornelius Gibson 108 students 109 Reflections of Our Sophomore Year Jan Morrison J«rry Nicolodi Larry Patterson John Phillips Andy Pollock Bobby Rentz Janet Robinson Helen Ladner Wayne Lamb Debra Lane Tony Lane Penny Lcnran Donna Leonard Sharon Lewis Rita Keith McMahan Belfye Miller Shelly Miller Pom Mills Jim Moody Nodme Morris 110 students Debbie Rosencron Mike Severence David Sheffield Sheila Shuman Jerry Singletary Frankie Sirmons Jo Ann Steworl Holly Strickland Kent Tucker Herbert Vassor Steve Waring Ann Walter Sheila Walters Bernice Warner Mortho Womer Herbert Washingtc Jo Ann Waters Chen Williams Marsha Williams Rose Williams Susan Wilson Waiting for the 8:20 bell one day, I happened to look up at the sky. There in the middle of blue expanse was a sight that opened my eyes; light was fil- tering from dark clouds, and we were seeing eye to eye. I don’t really know, I can’t say why; but something opened in me that day when I was staring up at the sky. I knew that God was near right then and as plain as it ever will be. It was clear that my Father loved me. ill From Junior to Senior High: A Giant Step Freshmen Class Officers President—Tommy Edwards Vice President— Jana Evans Treasurer—Melissiar Howard Secretary—Barbara Hardee, not pictured 112 students Sabrina Brewton Joan Brogden Garfyn Brooks Adrian Brown Donna Brown Mae Brown Yvette Buckner Debbie Butcher Scott Campbell Daphne Cain Priscilla Caraker Danny Caveney Janice Oark Mary Coomes Thomas Conolly Jimmy Crews Mark Croft Andrew Gump Faye Crurp Carmen Dampier Evelyn Donnelly 113 Jean Davenport Undo DeBusk Card Deese Shirley Dowdy Often Dyoi John Edwards Tim Edwards Thomas Edwards Charlotte Elrod Jana Evans loo Ann Floyd Kenneth Ford Reynaldo Frank I m Wendell Franklin Elvis Frederick John Frederick lucious Frederick Gene Gay Gary German Edna Gibbons James Gifford Janie Hay good Melissar Hazzard Kathy Hendrix Samuel Hill Debbie Hooker Christine Ho word Joy Howell Glenda Hudson Steve Hudson Roger Grainger Barbara Gupton Robert Hall Steve Handley Barbara Hardee Ronald Hordee Mahon Hattaway 114 Eric Hunt Bruce Jock son Geneva Jock son Robin Jock son Roger Jock son Jordan James Perry Jenkins Sharon Jennings Anthony Johnson Janet Johnson Felicia Johnson Peggy Johnson Trunell Johnson Wilbur Johnson Wilfred Johnson Dawn Jones Janice Jones Joe Jones students 115 1. Melts in your hands, not in your mouth. 2. Can Civics be that much fun? 3. I just washed my hair and I can't do a thing with it. Study is the Key to Success Chorles Knight Kim Lodner Ernie Lane Kathy Lane Algera Lavan Leonard Lee Eddie Lockwood Susan Moloy Patricia Marshall Cindy McCook John McCoy Burleigh Miller Bobby Moore James Morgan Pearl Keys awrence Kimmons Todd Morgan Lia Morrison Cecil Mosley Brenda Nichols Debra Nichols Jimmy Nichols Tony Odom 116 students 1. I hove 50% fewer cavities. 2. Another fun-filled day of school! Nkey Ollins Gary Ownby Terris Pace Gndy Parker Mitchell Patrick Leonard Patter Sondro Perry Tommy Prevatt Bobby Pridgen Jody Purcell Debra Rondo! I Kathy Redding Gary Reid Angelo Rhodes Theresa Robinson Jimmy Roland Connie Scott lee Seigler Will Moe Sessei Trifci Severance George Shell Linda Simmons Gifcert Smith Pouiette Smith Craig Southwell Bill Sporkmon 117 Freshmen, Freshmen, Everywhere! Steve Stanley Kathy Stephens Sammy Stevenson Carolyn Stncklorvt Dale Taylor Timmy Tew Troy Thomas Vickie Thompson Ronald Thomell Roger Viers Jay Tucker Margaret Underwood 118 students Anthony Walker Betty Walker Horriett Walloce Marlene Wolter Jeffrey Word Rudy Warner Peggy Watson Linda Weeks Cheryte Wetherington Brian Whidden Joe quel yn White Jeanie White Tony Wiggs Diretta Wilcox Bernard Williams Curtis Wiliams Phylis Williams Tommy Williams Vickie Willis David Wilson Keith Wilson Susan Wilson Harriet Woods Vaido Woods 119 advertisement Draperies Wallpaper Window Shades Benjamin Moore Paints Lakeland Paint Center Inc. Ray Conner HOME OF THE BIG GALLON 1023 S. Florida Ave. owner Phone 688-2171 Lakeland, Florida 33860 Bob White Lumber Co. Congratulations to the Class of ’73 1008 W. Brandon Blvd. Phone: 689-5301 Campus Village the “In” Shop owner: Genevieve Morris 2924 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, Florida Sara’s Beauty Salon 107 West Oak Drive Lakeland, Florida 682-1437 Compliments of City of Mulberry Carl Ellis Marvin Sheridan Fred Marsh Max Howard A.M. Seigler Harry Motsinger Mayor Chm. City Commissioner City Commissioner City Commissioner City Commissioner City Commissioner Williams Williams Jerseys for clubs individuals All in Stock for Fast Delivery! Mon-Sat. 10:00-5:00 Phone 682-2971 801 East Palmetto Near Public Library 123 Bank of Mulberry Serving the Phosphate Area since 1907 Member of the FIRST FLORIDA BANK CORPORATION Congratulations to the Class of ‘73’ advertisements Compliments of Mulbery Police Department Here to protect and serve David Shirah Chief of Police U.S. Army Recruiting Station Bartow Mall Bartow, Florida Phone: 533-9091 Sargeant Bragg Mulberry Freezette Janie and Gay Rodman Eat in or take out Phone: 425-2052 125 Congratulations to the Class of 73’ Mulberry Press Ashe Photo Studio Lakeland, Florida your official yearbook photographer Compliments of Betsye Kay’s Dancing School 1214 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, Florida 686-0797 124 advertisements For Fun and Health, Ride A Schwinn Lightweight Bicycle. Schwinn Cyclery 1052 S. Fla. Ave. 682-1391 B M CONSTRUCTION Congratulations to the Class of 73’ Thompson’s 76 Service Center Phone: 425-2953 7 am-7 pm 61 1 East Canal St. Mulberry, Florida 33860 127 Happy Dollar Store 103 N.W. 1st Street Where shopping is fun! Barrow’s Pizza 210 East Canal Mulberry, Fla. 425-2449 Mulberry Shopping Center Compliments of Cox Electric Corporation Enginered Electric Mulberry, Florida Service Motor Repair Plant. 425-3046 128 advertisements Doss Flower and Gift Shop 111 N.W. 1st — P.O.Box 282 Mulberry, Florida 425-2021 We Personally Phone Orders Anywhere in the World! Pump Welding Machine Works Inc. St. Road 37 South P. O. Box 242 Mulberry, Florida 33860 Phone: 425-1835 Hewing Funeral Home Gives the proper Memorial Service. 533-1971 Bartow, Florida i� Compliments of Tri-Cote Incorporated P.O. Box 526 425-3093 Mulberry, Florida 33860 Congratulations to the Class of 73' Kiwanis Club of Mulberry Risk’s Roses Quality Cut Roses Only Cash-n-Carry No Delivery 3716 S. Florida Ave Lakeland, Florida Phone: 646-3640 130 advertisements The Place By Bernice the now look for young moderns. Phone: 686-9806 Compliments of Bartow Ford Sales—Leasing—Rental—Parts—Service The House of Fantastic Deals Only a few minutes drive from anywhere in Polk County Bartow Ford 533-2131 Compliments of Mulberry Barber Shop 208 N.W. 1st Street Mulberry, Florida 33860 1051 S. Florida Avenue Lakeland, Fla. 33803 131 Western Auto Associate Store Thriftway Shopping Center Mulberry, Florida 33860 Frank and Myrtle Walters Owners For The Best in Sporting Goods 813 N. Lake Parker Ave PHONE 686-0413 Store Hours Featuring the Finest in Fishing— Hunting—Golf—Tennis—Camping- Games—Water Sports—and Accessories Metalcoat Inc. Coatings, Linings, Adoprene, Plastics Good Luck to the Class of 73' Highway 37 South Mulberry, Florida Phone: 813 425-1 185 132 advertisements Dick’s Restaurant Open 7am-11 pm Mon.-Sat. Charles Evelyn Gruver Call 425-2325 Willow Oak Chef Salad a Specialty Chicken—Steaks—Seafood Platters—Hamburgers Orders to go: Carry- Out Specialist. Anything on the menu. Party Order to Go. MYRICK’S 119-123 S. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, Florida Stan Wiggs Kenny Braswell Dress Wear The New Layered Look. Tie and Sports Jacket Mulberry Pharmacy 214 E. Canal Street Mulberry, Florida Phone: 425-1 101 Congratulations to the Class of 73' 133 Compliments of Dr. Jose I. Salazar Nellie’s Beauty Salon Phone: 686-8462 935 E. Parker Street Opposite (South) Searstown Lakeland, Florida 'Always a friendly atmosphere’ With 12 Operators to serve you Congratulations to the Class of 73' Met-Pro Company New Mulberry Highway Lakeland, Florida 134 advertisements Brunswick Bowling Center 411 S. Fla. Avenue Jo Robinson Lakeland, Florida Center Manager 813-646-5791 Brunswick Lanes Take a Positive Look at your future. POLK FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association Of Lakeland Downtown 1 24 South Fla. At Lemon Southgate Office 2600 South Fla. Congratulations Oposite Southgate to the Class of Phone 683-5921 73’ Brown’s Barber Shop 307 N. Church Avenue Congratulations to the Class of 73' ns Watson’s Office Supply Alma K E United Chair Complete Supply of Office Furniture Owned and Operated 686-9064 1004-46 S. Fla. Ave. Lakeland, Fla. Peoples Bank of Lakeland Polk County’s Largest” Member FDIC Main at Missouri The ATTIC Upstairs at White’s Men’s Shop Where we put it “ALTOGETHER” For Campus Fashion White's Men's Shop Downtown Bartow 136 advertisements k ESTABLISHED 1904 HOME FURNISHING CENTERS FURNITURE • APPLIANCES • FLOOR COVERING ■ HOME ENTERTAINMENT OVER 125 STORES SERVING THE SOUTHEAST 'jSadcocA Will 7 1201 you. Huflit Lynn and Boob’s Auto Body 1310 E. Canal Street Complete Auto Body Service And 24 hour Wrecker Service. Complete Foreign Car Service Thomas Transfer Company Movers Warehouse Long Distance Moving Lakeland, Florida 682-7524 After hours 852-2443 1 1 23 West Main Lakeland, Florida Congratulations Lauren ‘‘Class of 73” Love, Mom Mrs. Essie N. Helper Morgan advertisements We move the earth! McDonald Construction Corporation Highway 37 South P.O. Box 2745 Lakeland, Florida 33803 813-646-5763 Best Wishes to the Class of 73” Murphy Chevrolet Co. Home of the Murphy Brothers Bartow, Florida Compliments of Bradley Grocery 139 Maida’s Modern Shop 100 N.E. 2nd Ave. Ladies', Men's, and Children's Ready-to-Wear Mulberry Shopping Center Mulberry, Florida 33860 Charge Accounts Invited Phone: 425-3494 Mulberry Jewelers 209 1st Ave. N.W. Mulberry, Florida Phone: 425-2361 Mary Bill Gunn Congratulations to the Class of 73’ Floyd Woods County Commissioner Dist. 1 Polk County, Florida Ministerial Association Psalms 1 19:9,1 1 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed there to according to thy word. Thy word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against thee. 4, 140 advertisements Gilieo Roofing Service Day or Night call Specializing . New • Repairs in 686-4644 Residential Re-roofing serving entire area 316 Eastside Dr. 1 6 years Experience Lakeland Thriftway Food Stores 310 E. Canal Mulberry, Fla Best Wishes to the Class of 73 PATRONS Gold Silver Doke's Standard Station—Mulberry Giftcrafts—Lakeland South Central News—Bartow Mulberry Bakery Mildred Parslini Matthew Hill Miss Ann Lee Ml Mulberry Restaurant Would like to Congratulate the Class of 73'. Good Luck! The Student Body of Mulberry High School Wishes to Thank our advertisers and patrons for their financial support. Without you our 1973 Mulberry Tree Could not be published We travel along the road of life hardly knowing what we are, yet always daring to be something; seldom saying what we mean, but never afraid to have meaning; sometimes failing in our endeavors, though never tempted to cease trying: seeking satis- faction at every level, yet never defining happiness: often apologizing for our existence, while realizing that life is its own excuse. But the real joy of our otherwise insignificant efforts is that we are never quite satisfied to be on the left, or right, or in the middle of that road. We are always attempting to change its direction. We, the Yearbook Staff of 1972-73, tried to create this year’s Mulberry Tree with you, the student, in mind. We each contributed our thoughts with ideas in the hopes that we could best reflect the atmosphere of Mulberry High School in its most original form. This year’s staff was almost all new, but with the help of our advisor and a few yearbook workshops, we were able to publish what we think is the best Mulberry Tree ever created. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed publishing it. There were many suggestions for our theme this year. Because they are something we all experience, we chose the theme ’’emotions” for this year’s annual. Throughout the book we have displayed many of the feelings of our school—happiness, sadness, anger, and many others. Our hope is that you will realize the importance of emotions in your life . . . “Other people and I have a great deal in common. If I can believe in myself, I can believe in other people. And, I guess, the inverse of my last statement is true, also.” The Mulberry Tree Staff 1973 TjcuCL J ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------;----------------------—--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------