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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1975 volume:

The Mulberry Tree Table of Contents Faculty............................. Underclassmen....................... Seniors............................. Activities.......................... Athletics........................... Advertisements...................... Sponsor—Miss Cheryll Morris Editor—Vicki Butcher Co-editor—Mary James Business Manager—Sandy Gibson Photographers-Mr. Richard Santiago Yvette Buckner Staff—Nan Ausbum Jimmy Richardson Peggy Watson Linda Smith Cliff Spencer Patricia Richardson Steven Handley Jeannie Moss Curtis Hardee BEGINNING The hardest job of all it seems is just to get a start; I'm sure of all we have to do, this is the toughest part. We often take our good old time and idle hours away. Forgetting that we'll not succeed, with hands that only play. Beginning is a trying test and one we all defy ... We never move a single step by only standing by; The fellow who is up and gone is halfway up the hill. While we are planning what we'll do, we're only standing still. The quickest way to win the prize is soon to find your place; Tis sure we'll only reach the goal by getting in the race. You cannot wait for someone else... you must be there yourself; That knowledge doesn't mean a thing that's stored upon your shelf. The present is your chance to do, and not some other time ... The longer that you wait to start, the tougher is the climb. Beginning is your highest step, for when you've once begun, You'll find the job you dreaded so is already halfway done. 2 The 1974-75 school year is beginning. Summer vacation is over and everyone is ready for a new start. There is a feeling around campus of new- ness, a new chance to do good. Emotions vary with each individual. Some are happy to be back in school. Others wish the summer vacation could last forever. Many are excited about new classes, new teachers, and meeting new friends. The first day of school is filled with curiosity and maybe a little nervous feeling in the stomach. Ev- eryone is wondering what this year will hold in store. 11 eyes are looking to the DAYS OF THE FUTURE ... i .4 On that first day of school as the eyes wander, they see many old, fa- miliar sights and some new ones: The Mulberry High School sign greets all those driving up; The eariy morning buses set each school day in motion; Friends meet once again at the statue; and, of course, on that first day of this school year and for weeks afterward, no curious eyes missed the construc- tion work and workers around cam- pus. But in most opinions, the best sight on campus on that first day of school is the sight of old friends. It is the time to get together with them once again to laugh and talk and have fun. There are sev- eral signs of a new school year. Changes and work are being done to the school. A new group of seniors begin the year by proudly showing off their new rings. The football play- ers are back at work. Freshmen, after picking up their new and first high school sched- ules, walk around looking lost and scared for a few days. Yes, a new school year has begun. Who knows what the DAYS OF FUTURE will bring? In Memory of ... Photo by Bruce Hosking LEON VETRANO, (1935-1974), one of Mulberry High School's greatest teachers. He'll always be in the hearts and minds of MHS students. Leon Vetrano was noted for his outstanding talent in the field of Art. Although his life was short, he influenced many students to a great extent in the field of Art. One of his much quoted sayings illus- trates his great concern and love for his students- We get wisdom from older people, but hope for the world comes from the young. They're Cod's little erasers ' 8 The Administration of Mulberry High School is composed of Mr. Harold Barker, Principal; Mr. Bill Flanagan, Vice-Principal; and Mrs. Henrie Sparkman, Curriculum Coor- dinator. These three operate Mulberry High School. They have a complex, demanding job. They oversee the improvements of the school while coordinating the diverse work of the teachers. They give advice to colleagues and patrol the halls. They handle problems ranging from discipline to scheduling to guidance, and they exert influence over every phase of the school's operation. These three give gener- ously of their time and effort to improve the school. Their effort results in the efficient op- eration of the school. By maintaining Mul- berry High School's efficient operation, the Administration insures that the school serves as an important part of the city and fulfills its obligation to the citizens of tomorrow. Administration TOP-Mr. Barker, in his office, confers with Coach Sheridan. LEFT—Mr. Flanagan, every now and then, takes time to relax in his office. RIGHT—Mrs. Sparkman's job requires a lot of concentrating and thinking. 10 Office Workers and Aides TOP LEFT-Mrs. Ellen Austin, chief secretary in the main office, gives help to an office assistant, Kathy Stephens. TOP CENTER-Mrs. Claudia Smith, secretary, works hard at her typewriter. TOP RIGHT-Mrs. Nadine Woodard, secretary, is in charge of financial matters at MHS. LEFT CENTER-Mrs. Mary Lou Carlton works as a secretary in the guidance office. LOWER LEFT-Mrs. Doris Anthony, library aide, spends much of her time pro- cessing new books and making out overdue notices. CENTER-Miss Maxine Smith, aide and jack-of-all-trades, can be found all around the school doing many jobs, but always with a smile on her face. LOWER RIGHT-Miss Karen Sheffield, office aide, sometimes stops running errands long enough to relax in the teachers' lounge. 11 Lunchroom and Maintenance Crew Upper Left—During National Lunchroom week, the lunchroom workers, (front row), Carolyn Caruthers, Marjorie Combass (man- ager), Violet Harris, (back row) Emma Wetherington, Vivian Barwick, and Mollie Montgomery, take time off to do a little clowning around. Not pictured: Hester Brown and Sallie Robinson. UPPER RIGHT-Mr. Emory Howze, custo- dian, pauses during his yard-cleaning job as a favor to the photographer. LOWER LEFT- Mr. Arthur White works hard to get the classrooms clean and ready for the next day. LOWER RIGHT-Mr. Jack Boyd and Mrs. Berdelle Kendrick do their part to keep the school clean. 12 Special Fields TOP LEFT-Mr. Richard Santiago, Art in- structor, takes a breath of fresh air. TOP RIGHT—Mr. E. Levan Lewis, Band Director, teaches Little Boy Terry Chauncey to blow his horn. MIDDLE LEFT—Coach Marvin Sheridan, who serves as Athletic Director and Driver Education teacher, keeps his eye on the halls and walkways in his spare time. Robert Weeks walks by. MIDDLE RIGHT— Mr. Ed Anthony, Librarian, is always happy to share his knowledge with anyone, in this case, Cindi Eastman. BOTTOM LEFT—Mr. Jeff Brock, Guidance Counselor, often stops his desk work to chat with a parent about a student problem. BOTTOM RIGHT—Mrs. Doris Williams, Special Education teacher, is happy to have her picture taken. 13 Business Education RIGHT-Mrs. Dorothy Bishop, Department Head, works at her desk recording grades. LOWER LEFT—Mrs. Evelyn Chancey chats with Magnolia Williams. LOWER RIGHT- Mrs. Jean Pope can still smile at the end of a long day's work. OPPOSITE PAGE, UPPER LEFT-Miss Audrey Brooks reads a newspa- per during her planning period. OPPOSITE PAGE, UPPER RIGHT-Mrs. Ann Paige looks thrilled about having bus duty. OPPOSITE PAGE, LOWER LEFT-Coach Red'' Camp- bell operates the drill press in the shop. OP- POSITE PAGE, LOWER RIGHT-Mr. Richard Griffin is admired by students for his fatherly acts. Here Kenny Wesley and David Tim- mons watch him teach Charlie Joe Edwards a lesson. 14 Home Economics Industrial Arts 15 Language Arts TOP LEFT—Keith McMahan watches as Miss Wanamaker directs the drama class production of ''Up the Down Staircase in the cafetorium. TOP RIGHT—Mr. Sidney Outlaw stops his 10th grade English class to have a picture taken. BOTTOM LEFT—Mrs. Janice McLain watches the people who pass by Miss Morris's room. BOTTOM CENTER-Ms. Car- olyn Haviser explains to her class what they will be doing for the next week. BOTTOM RIGHT-Miss Cheryl Morris sells yearbooks after school in room 11. 16 Mathematics TOP LEFT-Mr. George Hatch explains a math problem using the overhead projector. TOP RIGHT-Mrs. Juanita Ellis has a friendly chat with Judy Bowman in a math class. BOTTOM LEFT-Mrs. Jan Dean is always willing to help one of the students with a math problem, like Jeannie Moss. 17 Occupational Specialists UPPER LEFT-Mr. Frank Satchel, DCT Coor- dinator, gives his friendly smile on one of his daily walks from his office. UPPER RIGHT— Mr. Ed Hacking, Occupational Specialist, seeks information in the main office. BOT- TOM—Mr. Jim Ridner, Work Experience Coordinator, has a laugh with Mrs. Gladys Williams, custodian. 18 Physical Education Department TOP—Ms. Mancusi, girls P.E. instructor, times speedy Stacy lackson's 600 yard dash. BOTTOM-Coach Collins Smith, boys P.E. instructor, directs the boys' daily exercises. The youth of today are in great need of physical. exercise. The physical education department is the only opportunity that students have to get their much needed ex- ercise at school. Everyone knows that when you feel good physically, you are more mentally alert. Physical education is designed to help students get in better physical shape so that they will actually learn more in their other classes. As well as giving exercises for specific muscle groups, the MHS P.E. de- partment tries to include as many carry-over activities as it can, so that our students will continue to exercise after they have completed physical education requirements. It is important to develop the mind, as we grow, but without the devel- opment of the body with the mind, the end result is only half a being. Physical education in school is your chance to help your body grow as best it can-Don't Miss It. 19 Reserve Officers Training Corps TOP-Sergeant Rolander enjoys the sur- roundings of nature during his free time. BOTTOM LEFT—Sergeant James Gandy has a friendly talk about ROTC to Debbie Gar- dener and Mary Ann Moore. BOTTOM RIGHT—Colonel William Lundy's friendly personality is displayed when he isn't giving orders to anyone. 20 Social Studies TOP LEFT-Mr. Eugene Kendrick greets his classes the best way-with a smile. BOT- TOM LEFT-Coach Jim Morgan can some- times relax while supervising students dur- ing lunch period. BOTTOM RIGHT—Coach Robert Jobe collects his thoughts in Mrs. Sparkman's office. TOP RIGHT-Coach Don Boyette watches the halls between classes. 21 Science 22 Faculty Notables OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT-Coach John Guest is actually reading a Playboy magazine. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT— Mr. Norman Leege shows Lonnie Cochren how it's done. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT-Mr. Eugene Doss displays his Honorary American Farmer Award. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT-Mr. Sylvester Andrews observes the good job his horticulture class did on these plants. TOP LEFT-Mrs. Mary Lou Carlton is very excited about her wonderful orange typewriter. TOP RIGHT-Principal Harold Barker and Coach john Guest discuss the trip to a football game on a foggy Thursday morning. MIDDLE LEFT-Becky Wanamaker and Frank Satchel are the very best of friends. MIDDLE RIGHT—A few teachers always wait till the last minute to write grades on report cards. BOTTOM LEFT-Coach Sheridan and Coach Smith try to find a solution for Mr. Anthony's headache. 23 When you least expect it • • • 24 OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT-Mr. Doss works extremely hard. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT—Mr. Outlaw is always pre- pared. OPPOSITE PAGE CENTER LEFT-Mr. Santiago's last words, .. With Liberty and Justice for All. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT-Mrs. Dean takes a cola break. OPPO- SITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT-Mr. Barker talks over a problem with Mrs. Sparkman. TOP LEFT-Ms. Haviser is camera happy. TOP CENTER-Yours Truly, Sergeant Gandy. TOP RIGHT-Mr. Lewis is better at directing a band than opening a coke. BOTTOM LEFT-Mrs. Chancey has a cute grin. BOT- TOM RIGHT-Mr. Griffin is catching up on his homework. 25 Polk County Teacher of the Year k The Mulberry High School yearbook staff would like to dedicate the 1975 edition of The Mulberry Tree to Mr. Frank Satchel for being our teacher of the year and being our friend. 26 ssmuaatm Freshmen Await 78 Mike Alberson Sheila Alberson Kathy Albritton Marilyn Albritton Barbara Alford Bryant Anderson Ric ky Anderson Linda Armstrong Krista Baker Lome Baker Tracy Barnes Kelly Bates John Bell Michael Black Kathy Blackner Gregory' Borders Winfred Bostic Jeff Bowen Julie Bowman Freddie Bradshaw Dewey Bumgart Byron Burke Donna Calhoun Sheila Cameron Blake Caruthers Charlene Caruthers Ronnie Caudill Clara Chandler H.M. Chauncey Terry Chauncey Tommy Chauncey Jackie Childs 28 Spark Sparkman looks studious. Lonnie Cochran Sonny Cochran David Collier Billy Collins Ricky Collins Jackie Canova Melissa Cooper Kim Cox Lenni Cristofaro Annie Crockett Timothy Crump Dana Cummings Monty Davis Guy Davis Martha Dowdy Albert Dort Patty Duke Charlie Joe Edwards Dennis Edwards Angela Ellison Jeff Ellison Wallace Evans Marty Ford Ronnie Ford Clayton Frazier Johnny Freeman Kathy Freeman Jimmy Gay 29 Alice Gentry John Gibson Doretha Goss Buddy Green Avangle Griffin Sandy Grimes Dewey Hadden Jonas Haggins Odessa Haggins Sherry Hagin Emanuel Hardee Darrell Harlowe Kathy Haygood Susan Haynes Louise Ha zard Monica Hewett Marcia Hill Cheryl Holland Valerie Hudson Tim Hunter Stacy Jackson Tim Jackson David Jenkins Linda Johnson Marty Jones Sylvester Jones Carol Keim Wayne Keyes H.M. Chauncey shows how much he enjoys his shop class. 30 MHS students relax after their big lunch in the cafeteria. Margaret Kimball Ronnie Kimball Denise Kitchen Ann Ladner Daniel Levan Anna Lewis Robert Lindvall Joan Lowery Susan Luse Laurie McClellan Wanda McCranie Kim McMahon Robin Maloy Daphne Martin Suzan Mason Cassandra Miller Trudy Miller Doyce Mitchell Phyllis Moore Steve Moore Mary Morris Cindy Mosley Carlos Moultrie Carla Newkirk Bernard Nixon Todd North Thomas O'Donnell Debbie O'Neal 31 Renee Orsello Bruce Parks Kirby Parks Jeff Parrish Gary Patterson Gilbert Paul Lavon Phillips Ronnie Pinkston Randy Pitman Ricky Rawlings Ted Rever Adrien Riley Tarsca Robinson Yolanda Robinson Charles Rourk Linda Rowlette Ricky Samson Jerry Sanson Pam Sapp limmy Scarborough Henry Severance Katrina Shaddix Shirley Sheffield Mike Shockley Manatee Simms Frank Sirmons Spark Sparkman Linda Spencer James Turner looks very busy in shop class. Debbie Stancil Margaret Stafford David Steinback Ben Stevenson Gwen Stevenson Gena Stewart Dean Stric kland Eric Stroud Terry Stuts Anita Temples Theresa Tew Gene Thompkins Danny Thompson Awtrien Thorn Marvin Thornton Kenny Tice David Timmons Carolyn Tucker James Turner Doris Vasser Marilyn Walker Sheila Walker Tom Walker Cornelius Wallace Joe Walzak Rita Warden Robert Weeks Brenda Wells Melissa White Pam White Jimmy Wiggs Frank Williams Randy Williams Robert Williams Sherman Williams 33 Sophomores look forward to 77 Dave Aufforth Joe Badley Matthew Bankston Joye Barnhart Terry Barnhart Jacqueline Bates Paul Beard Bobby Bedford Austin Bell Janice Bell Ronald Benton Wanda Benton Sherri Best Charlotte Blackner Susan Blackner Anna Borden Michael Borders Janice Bostic Alvin Boyd Terry Boyd Ronnie Burdette Harry Burger Lewis Calhoun Jerry Carroll Roberta Carter William Carter Damon Caruthers Wayman Caruthers Roger Cheshire Terry Childs Marvin Connell Bobbie Courtney Jackie Perdomo and Randy Johnson take time out of Art Class to smile for the photographer 34 Allan Cribbs Kay Croft Anthony Crump Ricky Daley Kathy Daniels Brenda Davis Daniel Deal Dave Dyal Judy Dempsey John Melanie Fitzsimmons Dempsey Allen Floyd Edward Floyd Juanita Floyd Gabriel Francis Judy freemen Debra Gardner Sarah Gentry Mary German Karen Gibson Rosemary Gibson Terry Gibson Grant Glover Barbra Griffin Randy Grimes James Haggins Wanke Haggins Myrtis Hall Vickie Ham Jeannie Hammock 35 Curtis Hardee Debbie Harvey Eva Helm Peter Henry David Hogeland Lucious Holley Bill Hooker Tommy Howard Patty Howell Ronald Jennings Cary Johnson Joslyn Johnson Randy Johnson Artie Jones Debbie Jones Gwen Jones Samuel Jones Trellis Jones Charles Kuykendall Nell Lowery Earl McHenry Terry Martin Mike Messer Marie Moat Maxine Montgomery Mary Moore Milton Morris Vickie Morris Donna Morgan Senn Jeannie Moss Tim Parker Tannis Overstreet Jammie Parris Michael Parrish Jackie Perdomo Mike Phillips Mary Pipkin Jackie Rhodes, Tony Crump and Jackie Thomp- son show their togetherness. 36 Cheryl Pridgeon Jackie Rhodes Patricia Richardson Cassandra Riley Eddie Robinson Sandra Rowland Becky Sanders Samuel Sanders Shari Seigler Sharon Severance Chris Sheffield Melissa Smith Chantina Sirmons Cliff Spencer Mike Stevenson Jackie Stewart Polly Stokes Connie Taralton Patty Thevenin Troy Thomas Harold Thompkins Jacquelyn Thompson Janet Thompson Cindy Townley Theresa Vaughn Randy Viers Johnny Warner stops before slipping into the Art room. Jo Ann Waller Gerry Warner Johnny Warner 37 Lisa Ward Bobby Watson Gini Wells Kenneth Wesley Keith White Sheila White Bruce Whitely Debbie Wiggins Albertina Williams Cynthia Williams Ervin Williams Johnnie Mae Williams Magnolia Williams Ometris Williams Marvin Wood Danny Woods Ward Zeigler We take today and what's ahead, We pray the Lord for our daily bread. The future we look forward to- The past we look back upon. All of this is part of his plan to last. To see the days of future passed. -Patricia Richardson ABOVE LEFT As sne walks along Theresa Vaughn wonders about her next class. ABOVE RIGHT The future or the past might be the subject of Jeannie Moss's daydream in the library. 38 Juniors Connie Adams Gina Alderman Mary Alford Phyllis Akrey Fred Ammerman Clifford Avera Judy Badley Gloria Bankston Otis Bell Trellis Bell janice Benson John Benson Larry Best Karen Black Van Borders Tommy Boyd Rainer Bradshaw Garlyn Brooks Adrian Brown Donna Brown Mae Lois Brown Tim Bryson Yvette Buckner Pam Burns Debbie Butcher Daphne Cain Prissy Caraker janice Clark The Junior Class advertises the year of their graduation. 39 Karen Cochran Laurie Cooper Faye Crump Tyron Crump Carmen Dampier Evelyn Dannelly Jeanie Davenport Linda DeBusk Tommy Edwards Charlotte Elrod |ana Evans Kenny Ford Reynaldo Franklin Lucious Fredrick Jim Gifford Roger Grainger Steven Handley Barbara Hardee David Harrison Marion Hattaway Melissa Hazzard Kathy Hendrix Samuel Hill Debbie Hooker Joy Howell Bruce Jackson Roger Jackson Sharon Jennings Perry Jenkins Felicia Johnson Peggy Johnson Tony Johnson Wilber Johnson Dawn Jones Janice Jones Joe Jones Marcia Jones Gail Kennon Annie Pearl Keys Sharon Keys Delphine Kitchens Kim Ladner Ernie Lane Al Levan Leonard Lee Cindy McCook John McCoy Susan Maloy Paula Moore 40 Rusty Moore Todd Morgan Lia Morrison Cecil Mosley Debbie Nichols Tony Odom Cindy Parker Mitch Patrick Leonard Patterson Sandra Perry jim Phillips Tammy Prevatt Bobby Pridgen Debbie Randall Bill Reagan Kathy Redding Cary Reid Angelo Rhodes Theresa Robinson |im Roland Trilby Severance BOTTOM LEFT-Jana Evans tries to stress to David Harrison the importance of good grades. BOTTOM RIGHT-Janice Jones and Trellis Bell take a break from their daily li- brary duty. 41 Linda Smith Craig Southwell Bill Sparkman Laurea Stancil Steve Stanley Kathy Stephens Sammy Stevenson Carolyn Strickland Tim Tew Teddy Thomas Angela Thompson Vickie Thompson Bel via Towner Jay Tucker Margaret Underwood Mike Viers Harriett Wallace Tony Walker Marlene Walters Jett Ward Rudy Warner Darryl Warren Peggy Watson Linda Weeks Cheryl Whetherington Brian Whidden Jackie White Tony Wiggs BOTTOM LEFT—Jimmy Gifford gets excited about the Panthers going to the State Foot- ball Playoffs. 42 TOP LEFT-Yvette Buckner does have her hangups. TOP RIGHT—Steve Stanley be- lieves only Love beats chocolate milk. BOT- TOM LEFT-Kathy Redding gives the cam- eraman a smile as she prepares to work on an art project. 43 TOP LEFT-Coach Morgan gives ID cards to Charlene Caruthers, Kathy Albritton, Melissa White and Margaret Kimball. TOP RIGHT- Mamie Thomas and Deborah Randall have a relaxing chat on a cam- pus bench. BOTTOM LEFT—Is it Tony Walker or Evil Knievel? ABOVE RIGHT-Is it Jerry Payne or Geraldine Payne? TOP LEFT-Jimmy Gay likes to work on shop projects. TOP RIGHT-Peggy Watson, Linda Smith, Tony Wiggs, Tammy Prevatt, Marlene Walters, Debbie Rosencranse, and Cindy McCook enjoyed Fifties Day. CENTER LEFT- Sheryl Castle, Teresa Phillips, Anna Borden, Evelyn Dan- nelly, Dwight Donald, Marion Hattaway, Glenna Hartley, Sherri Best, and Lenni Cristofaro enjoy being outside for a while. ABOVE-Sharon Jennings concentrates at her easel. LEFT-Bobby Pridgeon, Jay Tucker, Keith Wilson, Fred Bradshaw and Ernie Lane have a “men to men talk at the statue. 45 The underclassmen were very active participants in the 1974-75 school year and are looking eagerly toward their senior year. RIGHT-Tannis Overstreet, William Carter, Sherman Williams, Lome Baker, Byron Burke, and Ben Stevenson rest for a few minutes after lunch waiting for their food to digest. BELOW LEFT-The statue is a favor- ite gathering place for all students. RIGHT CENTER-Several underclassmen including Austin Bell, Kirby Parks, Todd Morgan, Adr- ian Riley, and Gary Johnson went to the state football playoffs this year. BOTTOM RIGHT—The underclassmen side at a pep assembly have a quiet minute. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT—Cindy Crawford does some outside sketching for art class. OPPO- SITE PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT-Judy Badley, a junior, plays the teachers role today. OPPO- SITE PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT-Sylvester Jones, Tyrone Crump, and Larry Patterson enjoy their Agriculture work. Underclassmen r' pi ? 47 All operations are go in the opinion of any underclassmen. RIGHT-Hearty appetites prevail during Na- tional School Lunch Week and all other weeks. CENTER LEFT-Rudy Warner, Al La- van, and Cecil Moseley rushed to be first in lunch line today. CENTER RIGHT-Kay Croft, Laurie Cooper and Janice Clark look up to their senior friend, Rita McClanahan. BOTTOM LEFT-Terry Dewar, Craig Lloyd, Babe Massey, Charlotte Blackner, Gina Al- derman, and Marcia Jones would rather spend lunch time outside. BOTTOM RIGHT-Cliff Avera, Mike Harrell, Peter Henry, Bruce Whitely, Ronnie Burdette, and Mike Stevenson show off their uniforms on Wednesdays. Tyrone Atkins Marie Arrington Nan Ausburn Emily Baker Kerry Bates Harry Bedford Debra Bedsole Linda Blackner Cosmo Bostic joanne Branch Robin Brooks Richard Buckner 50 FAR LEFT-Teresa Phillips relaxes in the Se- nior area during lunchtime. MIDDLE LEFT— Bernice Warner and Diane Gentry represent the seniors of Mrs. Williams' class. LEFT- Jimmy Richardson, Sheila Walters, David Sheffield, and Harry Bedford look on as Kent Tucker solves an important problem on a calculator. Betty Burns Vicki Butcher Mason Calhoun Sheryl Castle Virgil Cleary Ronnie Cobb Cindy Cochran Diane Crawford Terry Danforth Christine Daniels Benita Davis Drew Eason 51 Cindi Eastman Sue Ford Mike Gardner Diane Gentry Cornelius Gibson Lynn Gibson Sandy Gibson David Hall Janet Beth Hall Linda Hall Keith Ham Becky Hammock 52 Caron Harris Cassandra Howard Wayne Howell Kirby Haynes Chandra Jackson Norman Jennings Aron Johnson Belinda Johnson Virginia Johnson Rick Kautz Cynthia Kennon Samuel Kennon FAR LEFT-The Flavia is the ship which takes the Seniors to Nassau for their Senior trip. MIDDLE LEFT-The Trig class works hard on a very difficult problem. Pictured are: Rick Kautz, Debbie Rosencranse, Cindi Eastman, Jeff Sheridan. MIDDLE RIGHT-Cassandra Howard takes time out from typing to smile for our camera. CLOSE RICHT-Keith McMahan looks weary after working hard on his art project. 53 Cindy Kirk Sarah Knight Helen Ladner Wayne Lamb Debra Lane Sharon Lewis Rita McClanahan Troy McClelland Keith McMahan Jimmy Moody Nadine Morris Mike Meyers 54 Seidel O'Neal Kimmie Ownby Larry Patterson |ohn Wayne Phillips Theresa Phillips Bobby Rentz Jimmy Richardson Janet Robinson Debbie Rosencranse David Sheffield Jeff Sheridan Jerry Singletary FAR LEFT-Keith Ham, Kent Tucker, and Keith McMahan are in shop class with two of their junior Classmates, Steve Stanley and Rudy Warner. MIDDLE-Debra Bed sole ex- presses her fear of an upcoming Shorthand quiz. LEFT-Cosmo Bostic and Sterling Hag- ans arrive late for their D.C.T. class. Debbie Smith Frankie Sirmons Althea Stevenson JoAnn Stewart Holly Strickland Kent Tucker Sheila Walters Bernice Warner Martha Warner Ethel Warren JoAnn Waters Cherri Williams Marsha Williams Rose Williams Vickie Willis We are the future Looking out on the past We are the present Making old things last. We are tomorrow Thinking of yesterday. We are today Doing things our own way 56 -Usa Randall Class Of 75 Looks To Their Future John Devine—President Kent Tucker-Vice-President Janet Beth Hall-Recording Secretary Sharon Lewis-Corresponding Secretary Robin Brooks—Treasurer The Senior class has sponsored many money-making projects. Some of them have been dances, and a Senior slave day, which brought in over one hundred dol- lars. The profit from these projects will be going toward helping some forty Seniors with the expenses that they will encounter on their Senior trip to Nassau. Even though the Se- niors have enjoyed their years at M.H.S., they are looking forward to making their future. We, the Class of 75, would like to thank all of the Faculty and Administration for their help and understanding. 57 Senior Notables (RIGHT) DEBBIE ROSENCRANSE has been a very active student during her time here at school. She was a cheerleader for three years and was quite active in FBLA. She was also active in FHA, National Honor Society, Student Council, Keyettes, and the Interclub Council. Debbie's hobbies include swim- ming and taking care of animals. (RIGHT) RAYMOND HARDEE has been an avid athlete all through his four years here at MHS. He has participated in basketball, football, baseball, and track. He has the strong desire to be number one and hopes some day to reach this goal. He plans to at- tend Florida State University and major in electronics. 58 (ABOVE left) NAN AUSBURN'S time has been taken up with all kinds of school activi- ties. These include Student Council, Year- book staff. Panther Growl editor, and the Pep Club. She's also president of the Keyettes. Nan has no definite plans for the future but wants to attend a modeling school in Florida. (ABOVE) DREW EASON is one of the busiest guys here at MHS. He's a member of the Key Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and National Honor Society. This year he was elected Keyette Sweet- heart. As for sports, he has participated in tennis, football, basketball, and cross coun- try. He plans to attend the University of South Florida. (LEFT) DEBBIE SMITH has not wasted any time in becoming an active student. She has only spent two years of her high school life here but this didn't stop her. She's been active in Keyettes, FBLA, Student Council, Drama Club, and Pep Club. In her Senior year she was elected Key Club Sweetheart. 59 (TOP) ROBIN BROOKS is active in DCT more than anything else here at school. This year she was the club president. She has also been a member of FHA, Keyettes, and Stu- dent Council. This year she also has the re- sponsibility of being the Senior Class trea- surer. On top of all this she holds down a part-time job. (BOTTOM) JEFF SHERI- DAN'S main interest is sports. During his four years at MHS he has been very active in baseball, basketball, and golf. He's won sev- eral awards for his outstanding achieve- ments in the athletic field. Besides his great background in sports, he's done well in the scholastic field also. He has been in the Key Oub, Student Council, National Honor So- ciety, and was Sophomore Class president. ■ (UPPER LEFT) CINDY COCHRAN has been one of our peppiest cheerleaders for the past couple of years. She's also added a lot to the clubs in which she has been a mem- ber. She's been active in Keyettes, Drama Oub, FBLA, and Student Council. She was also vice-president of the Junior Class. (ABOVE) JOHN DEVINE has been real busy as 1974-1975's Senior Class president. This is a big job but he handles it well. He's also ac- tive in the Art department. In fact, art is his favorite hobby. John has made plans to at- tend University of South Florida. (LEFT) KENT TUCKER has made quite a name for himself with his outstanding skill as a golfer. He has been on the golf team all four of his years here at Mulberry. He's also done well in cross country. Kent has been quite active in the Key Club, Drama Club, and Panther Growl staff. His hobbies are golf, water ski- ing, and tennis. He plans to attend Valdosta State which is in Valdosta, Georgia. 61 TOP LEFT-)ane1 Robinson tries very hard to concentrate on her typing. TOP RIGHT—Cindy Kirk tries to check a typing paper. MIDDLE LEFT-Debra Lane and Linda Blackner get caught goofing off in World History. MIDDLE RIGHT—Rita McClanahan pre- pares to type her shorthand dictation. RIGHT—Kent Tucker relaxes by reading the paper. 62 ACTIVITIES Art Department 64 The art classes have done many new kinds of Modern Art. Art I classes are involved with visual concepts of two and three dimen- sions, perception of color, light, and perspective. Art II students that have finished cinematography are doing murials. Art III and IV students work under contract doing their own thing. All art classes study the Humanities of Art History. The Art Department is re- sponsible for redecorating the cafeteria this year. It also put on an art shnw in thr npw Civic Cpnter. OPPOSITE PACE, TOP -Mr. Santiago's 5th period art class has some practice in decora- ting a bulletin board. Opposite PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT—Jimmy Gifford poses with his friend, Bones, for the art students to sketch. TOP-Chandra Jackson likes to paint. CENTER-An art student does some outside sketching. BOTTOM-The class leaves but there are several unfinished projects to work on tomorrow. 65 Mulberry Band Marches Forward MULBERRY FIGHTING PANTHERS hv ABOVE: Drum Major, Lucious Holley (Front) (First Row, Left to Right) Carlyn Brooks, Byron Burke, Greg Borders, Ronald jennings, Yolanda Robinson, Daphine Mar- tin, Linda Armstrong, Albertina Williams, Trellis Jones, Wanke Haggins, Dana Cum- mings, Terry Chauncey, Cindy Mosely. (Second Row, left to right) jeannie Moss, Teddy Rever, Cheryl Ramsey, Marilyn Al- britton, Pam White, Clara Chandler, An- thony Crump, Keith White, Michael Bor- ders, Mathew Bankston, Earl McHenry, Tommy Williams, Debbie Harvey, Sandy Grimes. (Third Row, left to right) Albert Dort, Parker Evans, David Jennings, Hansel Chauncey, Anna Lewis, Roger Cheshire, Gwen Jones, Joe Jones, Van Borders, Jackie Stewart, Ken- neth Wesley. (Back Row, left to right) Mr. Levan Lewis, Director; Banner Girls; Terry Barnhart, Deb- bie Jones. (Not pictured) Jackie Rhodes, Jackie Thompson, Alice Gentry, Tarsca Robinson, Tommy Chauncey, Lome Baker, Grant Glover. BOTTOM: Drum Major, Lucious Holley. 66 Under Direction of Mr. Lewis Although this was the band's first year under the direction of Mr. Lewis, they had a very full year. Be- sides playing for all football games (with the exception of two) they were engaged in various commu- nity projects. They also marched in the following parades: Opening of Mulberry Civic Center, Opening of Lakeland Civic Center, Halloween Parade, Citrus Parade, and Straw- berry Festival Parade. They partici- pated in the District Marching and Concert Band Contests. A Spring Concert for the student body was also featured. ABOVE: (left)-Band marches along Highway 60 tor grand opening of Civic Center. (Right)—Band lines up on 9th Street to start out parade. CENTER: (Left)-Band sits in stands at football game. BOTTOM: (left) Band performs half-time show at a home game. 67 Majorettes ABOVE: (Standing, left to right)—Jeannie Moss, Cindy Mosley, Sandy Crimes. (Kneeling) Garlyn Brooks; Head Majorette. BOTTOM LEFT-Garlyn Brooks; Head Majorette BOTTOM RIGHT-Jeannie Moss 68 ABOVE LEFT-Cindy Mosley ABOVE RIGHT-Sandy Grimes BOTTOM—Terry Barnhart and Deb- bie Jones Banner Girls 69 Diversified Cooperative Training DCT is one of the most active clubs on campus. This year they held several money-making projects. Among these were their annual doughnut sale, Brundill the magician show, and a few dances. They were also involved in several DCT conventions. They were CECF, district, and state con- ventions. They also held several club breakfasts and a smorgasbord. To top the year off they had their annual “Employee-Employer Banquet. 70 OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP—(Top Row, Left to Right), Mitch Patrick, Darrell Warren, Virgil Geary, Lucious Frederick, Ernie Lane, Linda Johnson, Melissa Hazzard, Tommy Williams, Janet Hall, and Mr. Satchel, sponsor. (Bot- tom Row), Sidel O'Neil, Cliff Avery, Mason Calhoun, Kim Ladner, Cosmo Bostic, Wil- fred Johnson, Andre Harrison, Holly Strick- land, Ethel Warren, Sue Ford, Robin Brooks, Evelyn Dannelley, Cynthia Kennon, Belfye Miller, Betty Burns, and Lelita Hardee. OP- POSITE PAGE, BOTTOM—The club officers are: Betty Burns, Linda Johnson, Mr. Satchel, sponsor. Mason Calhoun, Melissa Hazzard, Janet Hall, Cynthia Kennon, and Robin Brooks. TOP LEFT-Evelyn Dannelley sells pennants to Mrs. Satchel with an enthusi- astic smile. LEFT—Ernie Lane, Tommy Wil- liams, Melissa Hazzard, Lucious Frederick, Evelyn Dannelley, and Wilfred Johnson proudly display their new DCT jerseys. TOP RIGHT-The typical DCT class is happy—as shown here. 71 Drama Club TOP-lst row (I to r) Miss Wanamaker, Sheila Walters, Rusty Moore, Keith McMahan, Mike Gardner, Yvette Buckner, Jimmy Moody, Kent Tucker, Cindy Cochran, Jimmy Richardson, John Wayne Phillips. 2nd row (I to r) Caron Harris, Cindy McCook, Spark Sparkman, Bobby Pridgen, Cindy Kirk, Lia Morrison, Cindy Eastman, Craig Southwell, Debbie Smith, Debbie Butcher, Cindy Parker, Judy Badley. RIGHT-(I to r) Keith McMahan-Stage Manager, Cindy McCook-Secretary, Miss Wanamaker- Sponsor, Kent Tucker-Vice President, Judy Badley-Treasurer, Cindy Cochran- President. TOP-Cindy Kirk and Mike Gardner read and act out their parts from a play in their books. MIDDLE-Judy Badley portrays the part of Miss Barrett, the school teacher, in the play called Up the Down Staircase. BOTTOM LEFT-The Drama Class works hard as a whole to get their parts together to perform the play. The 1975 Drama Club has had an exciting and most rewarding year. The first activity was a bake sale to raise money for the club. This year the Drama Club has presented 6 outstanding plays: UP the Down Staircase , Cheaper By the Dozen To Burn a Witch , The Black Sheep , The Ledge, the Led- ger, and the Legend , and Funeral Tea. To close the year the Drama club hostessed their annual ban- quet at the Showboat Dinner Theater. 73 On The Move with F.B.L.A. F.B.L.A. is a business oriented club which plays a vital role in a high school's business and office education program. Many mem- bers of F.B.L.A. plan careers in business. Activities for the year in- clude March of Dimes Walk-a- Thon, workshops, fund raising projects, district, state, and national leadership conferences, and annual awards and appreciation banquet. TOP LEFT—Mrs. Chancey serves as one of the advisors of Future Business leaders of America. TOP RIGHT—Mrs. Bishop works with Mrs. Chancey to lead and advise the F.B.L.A. members. CENTER-The officers of F.B.L.A. are: (left to right) Mrs. Chancey, Advisor; Debbie Bed- sole, Historian; Cindy Kirk, Reporter; Linda Weeks, Treasurer; Janet Beth Hall, Secre- tary; Kathy Redding, Vice-President; and Debbie Rosencranse; President. BOTTOM-The members of the Future Business Leaders of America are: (First row, left to right) Diretta Wilcox, Jackie White, Marsha Williams, Cassandra Howard, Mar- sha Jones, Jerry Payne, Carmon Dampier, Wanda Benton, Joy Howell, Joann Waller, Cindy Townly, Jeannie Hammock, Joy Barn- hart, Judy Freeman, Cindy Cochran, Nadine Morris, Tammy Prevatt. (Second row) Jana Evans, David Harrison, Keith Wilson, Betty Bums, Sharon Lewis, Janet Beth Hall, Garlyn Brooks, Patricia Richardson, Debbie Jones, Sandy Gibson, Becky Hammock, Kathy Red- ding, Chandra Jackson, Janet Robinson, The- resa Robinson, Jackie Perdoma, Cindy McCook, Kathy Stephens, Linda Weeks, Robin Brooks, Angela Branch, Debbie Bed- sole, Gina Alderman, Linda Blackner. (Third row) Mrs. Chancey, Wayne Howell, Gary Reed, Tommy Boyd, Pam Bums, Angela Smith, Jo Ann Waters, Debbie Smith, Cindy Kirk, Theresa Phillips. Sheryl Castle, Debbie Durrance, Terry Gibson, Patty Thevenin, Lisa Ward, Sandra Rowland, Karen Gibson, Daphne Cain, Anna Borden, Not pictured- Mason Calhoun, Lynn Gibson, Linda Polite. 74 FFA Is More Than Cows and Plows TOP-The members of the Future Farmers of America are: (Front row. Left to Right) Terry Danforth, Lewis Calhoun, Chris Sheffield, Damon Caruthers, John Benson, Jimmy Roland, David Wilson, Steven Handley, Wilfred Bostic. (Second row) Tim Crump, Jimmy Gay, Randy Pittman, Terry Childs, Hansel Chancey, Steve Moore, Susie Blackner, Ricky Rolling, Debbie O'Neal, Marty Davis. (Third row) Kathy Haygood, Kathy Albritton, Margaret Kimbell, Ronnie Kinbell, David Jenkins, Larry Richardson, David Hoageland, Thomas O'Donald, Sherman Williams, John Bell, Doyce Mitchell. (Fourth row) Carlos Moultrie, Charles Rouck, Bernard Nixon, Eric Stroud, Charlie Joe Edwards, Dean Strickland, Phillip Woods, James Turner, Marvin Connell, Adrian Riley. (Fifth row) Otis Bell, Al Lavan, Elvis Fredrick, Eddie Barrett, Cecil Moseley, Robert Lindval, Burleigh Miller, Ben Stevenson, Tyrone Crump, Kenneth Tice. Members not pictured are: Barbara Alfrod, Austin Bell, Jeff Bowen, Alex Cochran, Andrew Crump, Dwayne Franklin, Darethea Goss, Marty Ford, Curtis Hardee, Emanuel Hardee, Valorie Hutson, Sylvester Jones, Terry Lane, Burleigh Miller, Tannis Overstreet, Tim Parker, Ronnie Pinkston, Jerry Sansom, Michael Stevenson, George Warner, Johnny Warner, Wendell Wilson, Edward Howell, Donald Bryan, Monte Davis. BOTTOM LEFT-Mr. Doss, FFA advisor, hangs his Honorary American Farmer Award in his office. BOTTOM RIGHT-Mr. Andrews assists Mr. Doss with most FFA activities. 75 TOP: (LEFT)—The cow takes time out from eating to pose for the camera. TOP: (RIGHT) Road to the Ag Farm. CENTER: (LEFT)-F.F.A. Officers are: (First Row, Left to Right) Lewis Calhoun, Reporter; Steven Handley, Secre- tary; Terry Danforth, Advisor; Jimmy Roland, President. (Second Row, Left to Right)-David Wilson, Second Vice President; Damon Caruthers, Trea- surer; Chris Sheffield, Vice-President; John Benson, Sentinel. CENTER: (Right)-Mr. Doss looks for something he misplaced. BOTTOM: (Right)— Mr. Andrews inspects some plants. F.F.A. is a leadership organization consisting of young men and women striving for leadership abilities. Future Farmers of America hold national, district, and state con- ventions which are attended annually. There are many teams such as land, beef, dairy, parliamentary procedures and citrus judging teams. This helps to build Future Farmers of America. 76 Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America had a very busy year. It began in August before school started when F.H.A. members helped the F.F.A. with a delicious breakfast for the faculty. In September a successful membership drive was held. In October F.H.A. members spon- sored a bake sale for a scholarship fund. In No- vember, a district meeting was held in Plant City. Also a candy sale was held to pay for the banquet in May. The new F.H.A. members were installed at a covered dish supper also held in November. In )anu- ary F.H.A. participated in the Mulberry Youth Fair. February 9-15 is F.H.A. week. In March F.H.A. par- ticipated in the Youth Fair in Bartow. April 24-27 the F.H.A. convention was held in Orlando. In May F.H.A. held their banquet to end the school year but the year does not end here, for the National F.H.A. Convention is held in Washington, D.C. in July. TOP-The members of th F.H.A. are: (Back Row, Left to Right)—Lora McClellan, Shelia Al- berson, Marcia Hill, Carla Newkirk, Patty Duke, Valarie Hutson, Ann Ladner, Lonnie Cochran, Daretha Goss, Tracy Barnes, Valda Woods, Me- lessa Cooper, Shelia Spivey, Carolyn Tucker, Suzan Mason, Sheri Hagan, Trudi Miller, Kim Cox, Brenda Wells, Linda Rowlete, Melissa White, Katrimea Shaddix, Marilyn Walker, Kathy Albritton, Wanda Bentom, joy Howell, Krista Baker, Robin Maloy, Becky Hammock and Tammy Prevatt. (Front Row, Left to Right)— Kathy Redding, |o Ann Waters, Vicki Ham, Terry Gibson, Harriet Woods, Charlene Caru- thers, Kim Mahan, Cathy Haygood, Evelyn Dan- nelley, Pam Sapp, Angela Thompson, and Ms. Brooks. BOTTOM LEFT-F.H.A. officers pictured are: (left to right) Ms. Brooks, Sponsor; Kathy Red- ding, President; Harriet Woods, Vice-President; Evelyn Dannelley, Secretary; Anglea Thomp- son, Encounter membership chairman; Terry Gibson, Parliamentarian; Vickie Ham, Historian; Becky Hannock, Public Relations Chairman; Kim McMahan, Pam Sapp, Charlene Caruthers, and Cathy Haygood, Ninth Grade representatives. BOTTOM RIGHT-Ms. Brooks (right) spon- sored the F.H.A. and was assisted by Mrs. Paige (left). 77 Chorus The Chorus this year was select group of thirteen members. Mr. Lewis, the director was proud of them. On February 6, they held their Spring Concert. They also par- ticipated in the Polk County Chorus, which was made up of several chorus groups throughout Polk County. The members of the Chorus are: (Top row, left to right), Sharon Keyes, loAnn Branch, Janet Robinson, Penny Lavan, Pam White, Rose Williams, and Mamie Thomas. (Middle Row), Kathy Freeman, Alice Gentry, Anna Lewis, Vicky Boyett, Cynthia Kennon, Felicia Johnson, and Vickie Ham. (Bottom Row), Karen Black, Caron Lewis, Angela Branch, Bernice Warner, Janice Jones, Gail Kennon, and Trell is Bell. The Interclub Council is made up of the vice presidents of each organization on campus. Its pur- pose is to coordinate the activities of all the clubs and to communi- cate necessary information to all clubs. All club projects, activities, and money raising events are ap- proved by the interclub sponsor. The Interclub Council's major project this year was to publish a monthly calendar of all school ac- tivities and events. Another of their projects was to paint the Mulberry High School sign in the front of the school. The members of the Interclub Council for 1974-75 pictured here on motorcycles are: (left to right), Kathy Redding, FBLA; Kent Tucker, Drama Club; Tommy Edwards, Key dub and NHS; Sheryl Castle, Latin Club; Mr. Brock, Sponsor; Marlene Walters, president, Student Council; Peggy Watson, Keyettes; and Tammy Prevatt, Cheerleaders. Not Pic- tured are: Janet Beth Hall, secretary, DCT representative: Chris Sheffield, FFA repre- sentative; and Harriet Woods, FHA representative. Interclub Council 78 JROTC The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program, integrated into the regular curriculum, offers four years of comprehensive in- struction in leadaership devel- opment that is designed to assist in preparing the youth of the commu- nity for their future role as a re- sponsible citizen. An opportunity for the practical application of leadership, self reliance, and com- munication is assured to each ca- det. The Corps features a color guard, a rifle team, a drill team, and participates in a number of parades and educational trips. An annual Military Ball is the highlight of the social activities for ROTC. TOP-Cadet Battalion Headquarters and all battal- ion officers. CENTER LEFT—Cadet Captain Rudy Warner and drill platoon. CENTER RICHT-Cadet Battalion Commander David Sheffield and staff. BOTTOM LEFT—Cadet Terry Danforth and Com- pany A. BOTTOM RIGHT-Cadet Lieutenant Kim Ladner and First Platoon of Company A. 79 TOP LEFT—(Left to Right)-Nell Lowery, Sherry Boyd, Janet Thompson, and Varranda Durrance make up the ROTC all girl Color Guard. TOP RIGHT-Cadet Lieutenant Rudy Warner and Second Platoon of Company A. BOTTOM LEFT-Cadet Sharon Lewis and Company C. CENTER RIGHT-Cadet Troy McClellan and Company B. BOTTOM RIGHT-Cadet Lieutenant Rose Williams and Company C. 80 TOP LEFT-JROTC cadets JoAnn Stewart and Charles Edwards in a weapons disassembly class. BOTTOM LEFT-Sergeant Bohlander teaches students in a weapons dis- assembly class. TOP RIGHT—Mulberry JROTC Battalion Rifle Team with Sergeant Gandy, coach. CENTER RIGHT-Battalion colors in the parade for the opening of the Mulberry Qvic Center. BOTTOM RIGHT-JROTC female cadets Myrtis Hall, Juanita Floyd, Sherry Boyd, and Janet Thompson take a break. 81 TOP RIGHT-JROTC cadets during class- room instruction. TOP LEFT-Master Ser- geant Gandy, )ROTC instructor, and cadet Marvin Wood. CENTER RIGHT-The Mul- berry JROTC battalion marched in the pa- rade for the opening of the new Mulberry Civic Center. BOTTOM LEFT-Master Ser- geant Bohlander, )ROTC instructor, relaxes for a while. BOTTOM RIGHT—Female ca- dets Gini Wells and Myrtis Hall model their new uniforms. 82 Key Club TOP-The members of the Key Club are: (Front Row), Bobby Pridgen, Kent Tucker, jimmy Moody, Debbie Smith-Sweetheart, John Phillips, Wayman Caruthers, and Mi- chael Parrish. (Second Row), David Harri- son, Steve Stanley, Tony Wiggs, Mike Viers, Tommy Edwards, and Bobby Watson. (Third Row), Craig Southwell, Keith Wilson, Ernie Lane, Bill Reagan, Jeff Sheridan, Virgil Cleary, Keith McMahan, Wayne Howell, Mike Gardner, and Bill Sparkman. BOT- TOM Left), The officers of the Key Club are: Kent Tucker, President; Debbie Smith, Key Club Sweetheart; Tommy Edwards, Vice President; Mike Gardner, Treasurer. 83 84 ABOVE (RIGHT), Mr. Griffin, advisor, has helped Key Club a great deal. (LEFT, Coach Campbell helps Mr. Griffin with Key Club. Keyettes TOP LEFT-(Top to Bottom), Sandy Gibson, Debbie Durrance, Mary lames, Peggy John- son, Lia Morrison, Debbie Butcher, Prissy Caraker, Tammy Prevatt, Judy Badley, Cindy Parker, Marlene Walters, Karen Cochran, Linda Smith, Janet Beth Hall, Robin Brooks, Lynn Gibson, Debbie Hooker, Shari Seigler, Judy Dempsey, Cindi Eastman, Peggy Wat- son, Debbie Smith, Patricia Richardson, Gar- lyn Brooks, Kathy Stephens, Jana Evans, Cindy McCook, and Nan Ausburn. TOP RIGHT-Debbie Durrance, Secretary; Cindy McCook, Treasurer; Debbie Hooker, Point Keeper; Debbie Butcher, Historian; Nan Ausburn, President; and Peggy Watson, Vice President. BOTTOM LEFT—Mrs. Pope was Keyette sponsor, for the first semester. CENTER—Mrs. Dean was Keyette sponsor for the second semester. BOTTOM RIGHT— Tammy Prevatt wears her Keyette jersey for Club Day. This year Keyettes have partici- pated in many activities. At the be- ginning of the year they held a week long initiation where several girls were initiated into the club. They purchased jerseys with the Keyette insignia on them and sold Valentine cookies for a money- making project. They also held suppers every month. 85 Junior Classical League ABOVF (First Row) Becky Sanders, Bobby Bedford, Cassandra Howard, Peggy Johnson, Sheryl Castle, Debbie Bedsole, Gariyn Brooks, Sharon Lewis, Cheri Mae Williams. (Second Row) Wayman Caruthers, Debbie Hooker, Peggy Watson, Karen Cochran, Jana Evans, Sharon Jennings, Gloria Bankston, Judy Dempsey, Karen Cochran, Jana Evans, Sharon Jen- nings, Gloria Bankston, Judy Dempsey, Sandy Gibson, Nan Ausburn, Marsh Williams, Marcia Hill. RIGHT-Peggy Johnson, Treasurer; Sheryl Castle, President; Debbie Bedsole, Secretary. Latin Club is new this year. It offers an opportunity to help students to understand and ap- preciate the Latin language. Through the leadership and dedication of the sponsor, Mrs. MacLain, and the officers and members, Latin club is sure to have a successful future. 8b National Honor Society 1974-75 was a very good year for the honor students composing Mulberry High School's National Honor Society. The club meetings were somewhat unusual in that they were held at Barrow's Pizza King on Monday nights rather than at school. Early in the year the Honor Society sold booster buttons for the Leon Vetrano Memorial Fund. In December, the members of the Honor Society decorated the busses going to the state football playoffs. In March, they sponsored a soc hop at the new Mul- berry Civic Center. The month of May held two highlights of the year for the National Honor Society members, the state conven- tion and the end of the year banquet. LEFT-The members of the 1974-75 National Honor Society pictured here are: (Front Row, Left to Right), Marlene Walters, Jana Evans, Tommy Edwards, Mary James, and George Hatch, sponsor. (Back Row, Left to Right), Kathy Redding, Cindy McCook, Mike Viers, Debbie Rosencranse, Jeff Sheridan, Bill Sparkman, Jimmy Moody, Peggy Watson, Debra Bedsole, Sandi Gibson, and Becky Hammock. BOTTOM LEFT-The officers of the Mulberry High School National Honor Society are: (Seated, Left to Right), Jana Evans, Secretary-Treasurer; Mary James, President; Marlene Walters, Historian; Tommy Ed- wards, Vice-President; (standing), George Hatch, sponsor; and Debbie Rosencranse, District Treasurer. BOTTOM RIGHT-Mr. George Hatch served as the faculty advisor of the National Honor Society. 87 ABOVE RIGHT: The members of the Student Council for the 1974-75 school year are: SEATED (front row, left to right) Melissa Hazzard, Carolyn Strickland, Barbara Hardee, Carmen Dampier. (second row) Harriet Wallace, Gail Kennon, Bernice Warner, Billy Hooker, Wanda Benton, |oye Howell, (third row) Patricia Richardson, Wayman Caruthers, Shari Seigler, Deb- bie Butcher, Betty Burns, Evelyn Dannelley, Anna Lewis, (fourth row) Karen Cochran, Peggy Watson, Tammy Prevatt, Cindy Cochran, Debbie Smith, John Devine, Janet Beth Hall, (fifth row) Carig Southwell, Nadine Morris, Cosmo Bostic, Robin Brooks. STANDING Lia Morrison, Cindy McCook, Keith McMahan, Kathy Stephens, Marlene Walters, Marvin Wood, Mason Calhoun, Becky Hammock, Mr. Satchel, Debbie Hooker, Steve Handley, Holly Strickland, Garlyn Brooks, Linda DeBusk, Suzan Mason, Carolyn Tucker, Jana Evans, David Harrison. Student Council ABOVE LEFT: The officers of the Student Council for 1974-75 are: (left to right) Mr. Satchel, Sponsor; Becky Hammock, President; Marlene Walters, Vice-President; Kathy Stephens, Secretary; Cindy McCook, Treasurer. This year the Student Council was an active addition to the civic clubs at MHS. They began a new system of acquiring members this year. The club was on an all volun- teer basis, so that all the members would be dedicated workers. This year the club's activities included a donut sale, popcorn sale, a Valen- tine King and Queen contest, a Valentine Card sale, and sponsored a magic show. After years of not having a school paper, the Panther Growl Staff has attempteJ to start publi- cation once again. Our first edition was October 21, and we sold one hundred and forty copies. The Se- nior Will and Testaments were published and although not many papers were produced, hopefully next years staff will carry on! The members of the Panther Growl Staff for 1974-75 are: STANDING (left to right) Kent Tucker, Sports Editor; Nan Ausburn, Editor; Vicki Butcher, Reporter; Mary James, Fea- ture Editor; Tony Johnson, Reporter; Bill Sparkman, Student Advisor; SITTING: Jay Tucker, Reporter; Tommy Boyd, Reporter; Ernie Lane, Reporter. Panther Growl Staff Yearbook Staff ... TOP LEFT: The members of the 1975 Mulberry High School Yearbook Staff are (left to right, front row) Steve Handley, Yvette Buckner, Miss Morris, Yearbook Advisor, Sandy Gib- son, Business Manager; (back row) Cliff Spencer, Nan Aus- bum, Vicki Butcher, Editor; Patricia Richardson, Secretary; Peggy Watson, Jimmy Richardson, jeannie Moss, Linda Smith. TOP RIGHT: Officers of The Mulberry Tree, 1975, are Vicki Butcher, Editor; Miss Morris, Advisor; and Mary James, Co- Editor. BOTTOM LEFT: The staff works hard to meet a deadline. This year's edition of The Mulberry Tree has been put together with the help of many people. The year- book wishes to thank all the fol- lowing people who have contrib- uted to it's production: Mr. Richard Santiago for his cam- era, time, and skill making our pic- tures; Mr. Dick Ashe, photogra- pher; Mr. Bruce Hosking, Lakeland Ledger photographer for contrib- uting several pictures, Mrs. L.E. Richardson, Mulberry Press pho- tographer, for contributing several pictures; all advertising patrons; Mulberry Pharmacy; all club spon- sors; and Mary Lou Carlton, for all her assistance. We hope the stu- dent body will be proud of this yearbook, and that it will bring back pleasant memories in the days to come. 89 Captures Days Gone By RIGHT: Yvette Buckner finds a nice quiet spot in Miss Morris' room to work on her section of the yearbook. BOTTOM: Curtis Hardee shows everyone what a good layout should look like. CENTER: Peggy Watson and Jimmy Richardson select pictures for the Sports section of the yearbook. ATHLETICS Varsity Football Varsity football had another fine season. The un- countable hours of practice, the dedication, the ability to work as a team, and excellent coaching led the Panthers to the district playoffs. MHS 13 St. Pete Cath 0 MHS 32 Avon Park 13 MHS 28 Clearwater Cath 16 MHS 13 Hudson 0 MHS 29 Wauchula 13 MHS 13 East Bay 8 MHS 13 Sant Fe 12 MHS 15 Bartow 27 MHS 8 Arcadia 6 MHS 14 Fort Meade 7 TOP (Bottom row, left-right) Larry Patterson, Jimmy Gifford, Rudy Warner, Danel Lavan, Todd Morgan, Craig Southwell, Tony Wiggs, Steve Stanley, (kneeling), Jeff Sheridan, Ray Hardee, Ervin Wiiliams, feon Hardee, William Carter, Kith Ham, Rusty Moore, (standing) Matthew Bankston, Emanuel Hardee, Kim Ladnerm, Steve Hall, Kirby Haynes, Wayne Howell, Mike Gardner. Coaches-Jimmy Morgan and Don Boyett. Managers-Bill Spar- kman, Tommy Boyd. CENTER: Here come the Panthers. BOT- TOM: Panthers get fired up. 92 TOP LEFT: Coach Morgan sends in a new plan. TOP RIGHT: Keith Ham helps Rusty Moore get a drink. CENTER LEFT: Larry Pat- terson makes a tackle. CENTER RIGHT: Pan- thers close in for the kill. BOTTOM LEFT: Allright guys, it's warm up time. 93 Panthers Get Ready 44 (Top left)-Steve Hall gets ready to run the 40. (Top Right)-Matthew Bankston tells how to hit a dummy. (Center Left)-Jeff Sheridan gets ready to pass. (Center Right)-Football players get ready to leave for Boca Raton. (Bottom)-Coach Morgan demonstrates how it is done. For State Playoffs (Top Left)—Todd Morgan has trouble loading his equip- ment. (Top Right)-Coach Boyett packs up and gets ready to leave. (Bottom Left)-Coach Morgan gets everything settled and ready to roll. (Bottom Right)—All right, every- body get on the bus. NOW! 95 Junior Varsity Football Team Goes Undefeated The J.V. ended their season with an overall record of 7-0. They avera- ged an outstanding 26.4 points per game and yielded only 4.8 points per game. Two reasons for the outstanding J.V. football season were the perfo- rmances of Derryle Randall and Awtrein Thorn. They were moved up to Varsity before the J.V. season ended but the J.V. team managed to go undefeated for the remaining games. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP (Bottom Row. left to right) Mike Messar. Ward Zigler. Monty Davis, Derryle Randall, Gary Johnson, Cornelious Wallace, Jim Scar- borough, Wayne Keys, Allen Cribbs, Austin Bell; Second Row: Phillip Woods, Bruce Morgan, Bill Collins, Marty Ward, Roger Carroll, Jeff Ellison, Roger Che- shire, Ronnie Ford, Henry Severance, Jackie Stewart, Ronald Jenning, Ronnie Pinkston, Adrian Riley, manager; Third Row: Coach Collins Smith, lames Turner. Dean Strickland, Robert Sermons, Wen- del Wilson, Bernard Nixon, Ted Rever, Steve Moore, David Hogeland, Jerry Carroll, Awtrein Thorn, Frank Sermons, Lenwood Pope, Kirby Lee Parks, Tannis Overstreet, Mike Phillips, Earl McHenry, Coach John Guest BOTTOM LEFT: A- Whoop! Here they come! BOTTOM RIGHT: Bill Sparkman and Adrian Riley, Managers. THIS PAGE TOP LEFT: One of the many J.V. practices. TOP RIGHT: Derryle Ran- dall concentrates on the game. BOT- TOM LEFT: The J.V. offense gets another first down. 97 Varsity Basketball Outscored but never beaten, varsity finished the 1974-75 basketball season with a win-loss record of 14 wins, 9 losses. They totaled 1400 points against opponents total of 1338. The varsity won the Christmas tourna- ment in Clermont, and they played St. Petersburg Catholic in the District Playoffs. MHS OPPONENT 41 Sebring 33 50 Wymore Tech 60 54 Auburndale 50 67 Sebring 42 64 Haines City Christmas Tournament 54 79 Frostproof 81 54 Hardee 48 50 Lakeland 78 71 Fort Meade 56 58 Auburndale 55 64 Avon Park 81 50 Wymore Tech 49 72 Frostproof 74 68 Santa Fe 48 22 Lakeland 45 68 Bartow 79 56 Hardee 45 55 Fort Meade 67 77 Santa Fe 52 53 Avon Park 68 73 Haines City 55 TOP— I he members of the Varsity basketball team are: (Botom row, left to right)-Burleigh Miller, Ray Hardee, Otis Bell, Kenny Ford, Jimmy Richardson, (Top row)-Adrian Riley, Manager; Cecil Mosely, Terris Pace, Steve Hall, Drew Eason, Bernard Wil- liams, Wilber )ohnson, Collins Smith, Coach. CEN- TER-Coach Smith plans game strategy. BOT- TOM-Pre game warm-up. OPPOSITE PAGE (Top Left)—Coach Boyette looks on as Coach Smith gives instructions during time- out. (Top Right)-Drew Eason and Steve Hall get set to rebound. (Center Left)-The undiscovered stars wait anxiously (or their chance. (Bottom Left)-)ump, lump, Jump, Higher. (Bottom Right)- Head and shoulders above his opponents, Burleigh Miller sinks another basket. JKJL 99 Panther Team Loses Photo by Bruce Hosking ABOVE—Jeff Sheridan, guard; OPPOSITE PAGE-TOP LEFT-Jimmy Richardson, for- ward; TOP RIGHT-Steve Hall, center; BOT- TOM LEFT—Ray Hardee, forward; BOT- TOM RIGHT-Drew Eason, forward. 100 Five Graduating Seniors Junior Varsity Basketball ■ The Mulberry junior Varsity Bas- ketball Team coached by Don Boyett had a wonderful season, losing only three games. Their record was 18-3. One of the high points of their season was the game against Sebring where they broke the clock with a score of 101-20. Two members of the j.V. team, Austin Bell and Wilbur John- son, were good enough to be moved up to the varsity team dur- ing the season. All the members of the J.V. team did an outstanding job of playing and providing plenty of exciting entertainment for Mul- berry basketball fans. RIGHT-THE members of the 1974-75 junior Varsity Basketball Team are: (Left to Right, tront row) Grant Glover, Derryle Randall, Austin Bell, Al La van. (Back row) Coach Don Boyett, Larry Richardson, Emanuel Hardee, Ervin Williams, Phillip Woods, and team manager, Jimmy Scarborough. BOTTOM LEFT-Here is Junior Varsity in BOTTOM RIGHT-Coach Boyett sets up a action. new offense with his team. 102 Team Bounces Along TOP-Larry Richardson, Austin Bell, and Phillip Woods (wearing white) get back on a fast break. CENTER LEFT—Derryle Randall and Al Lavan (wearing white) set up a press. CENTER RIGHT-Eddie Lockwood (40) shoots a foul shot as Al Lavan (30) looks on. BOTTOM LEFT-AI Lavan sinks a free throw as Phillip Woods (12), Emanuel Hardee (14), and Austin Bell (24) get ready for the rebound. BOTTOM RIGHT-AI Lavan, Wil- bur Johnson, and Derryle Randall wait for the rebound. Varsity Cheerleaders Lead School Spirit The varsity cheerleaders worked hard this year to spread school spirit and support the Panthers. They showed their dedication by spending hours prac- ticing cheers, learning new ones, and making up their own cheers and chants. They made posters, signs, and made a scrapbook for the senior football players. They also decorated the locker room be- fore the football team left for Boca Raton. They had fun with the players on bus trips teaching them chants, songs, and cheers. The cheerleaders spon- sored a Lick 'Em Day and a Hats Off to the Pan- thers Day during the year. Their main wish is that next year they will see more audience participation in their cheers and more school spirit. TOP—The Varsity Cheerleaders for 1974-75 are: (Left to Right, doing splits) Janice Ben- son, Cindy Cochran, Janice Jones, and Trilby Severance. (Standing, Left to Right) Cindi Eastman, Tammy Prevatt, and Lia Morrison. (Top) Prissy Caracker. BOTTOM-Cindi Eastman (left) worked hard as captain of this year's varsity cheer- leaders and Tammy Prevatt (right) served as her co-captain. 104 TOP LEFT-The cheerleaders start a pep ses- sion with a student favorite-Rock Steady. CENTER LEFT-The seniors are led in a class yell by seniors Cindi Eastman and Cindy Cochran. BOTTOM—Cheerleaders await the coming of the mighty Panthers. TOP RIGHT-Spirits for the spirited. 105 TOP LEFT-This is a typical practice. TOP RIGHT—The Cheerleaders Pom-Pom it up. CENTER LEFT—Cindy Cochran and Cindi Eastman put on a sketch during pep session. CENTER RIGHT-Cheerleaders have a short prayer before the game. BOTTOM-Cheerleaders show the crowd ''The Panther Beat . 106 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders The (unior Varsity cheerleaders are all sophomores. The squad this year consisted of six members through football season, but only three were left for basketball. ).V. cheerleaders are required to go to a summer camp to learn cheers and must practice one hour after school each day. Their main activ- ity for the year was their job of sell- ing programs at the Varsity football games. TOP—(LEFT TO RIGHT) The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are as follows: Jeannie Ham- mock, Eva Heim, Cindy Townley, Judi Free- man, Joye Barnhart and Ioann Waller. CENTER-Junior Varsity Cheerleaders do a favorite cheer S-O-U-L Soul. BOTTOM-The remaining three cheer- leaders chant for a foul shot. 107 Boys Tennis The boys tennis team, led by Drew Eason and David Steinbach had a great year. With only one se- nior, another great team is ex- pected for next year. The MHS team made a good showing in the Polk County Tournament and in the District this year. TOP LEFT-(Kneeling left to right)—Todd Morgan, Bobby Pridgen, David Steinbach, Wayman Caruthers, (standing)-Tommy Ed- wards, Drew Eason, Cornelious Wallace, Al- bert Dort, George Hatch TOP RIGHT-George Hatch—Coach BOTTOM RIGHT-David Steinbach makes a difficult return. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT-Tommy Ed- wards returns a serve. TOP RIGHT—Todd Morgan shows Becky Sanders the way to return a difficult shot. BOTTOM LEFT-Todd Morgan reaches for a smash. CENTER RIGHT-Bobby Pridgen shows Cornelius Wallace the proper hand grip. BOTTOM RIGHT-David Steinbach waits for Bobby Pridgen to get ready for their match. 108 109 Girls Tennis The girls tennis team finished an- other successful year. The first five players competed in the Polk County Tournament at Bartow and in the District Tourney in Lakeland, each player giving MHS a fine showing. TOP (Bottom Row, left to right) Becky Sanders, Suzan Mason, Caroline Tucker, Gwen Jones, Linda Rowelette, Shari Seiglar, (Top Row) Miss Mancusi, Jana Evans, Cindy McCook, Kathy Stephens, Kim McMahan. BOTTOM LEFT—Cindy McCook practices her backhand. BOTTOM RIGHT-Miss Mancusi, coach. 110 TOP LEFT-Kim McMahan concentrates on her forehand. TOP RIGHT-Gwen Jones tries to return a lob. CENTER LEFT-Kathy Stephens and Kim McMahan play a game of doubles. CENTER RIGHT-Cindy McCook, Jana Evans, and Kathy Stephens talk about an up- coming match. BOTTOM LEFT-Jana Evans shows her fa- mous double-handed backhand. Ill Panthers Prepare For TOP- Members of the 1975 baseball team are: (Front row, left to right)-Steve Moore, Johnny Whealton, Jerry Carroll, Steve Stanley, Gary Richardson, Monty Davis, John Fitzsimmons, Terry Danforth, Perry Jenkins. (Second row, left to right)—Coach Sheridan, Bill Reagan, Tony Wiggs, Mike Gardner, Roger Cheshire, Rusty Moore, Jimmy Gifford, Adrian Riley and Coach Campbell BOTTOM LEFT—Coach Sheridan chats with the Bartow Coach before the game. BOT- TOM RIGHT-Coach Campbell seems wor- ried about the outcome of the game. 112 A Strong Baseball Season TOP LEFT-Monty Davis, Tony Wiggs, and Johnny Whealton. TOP RIGHT—Steve cpu oft Stanley and Gary Richardson. BOTTOM ' LEFT-Jimmy Gifford and Jerry Carroll. BOT- March 4 TOM RIGHT—Terry Danforth and Mike March 6 Cardner- March 7 March 11 March 14 March 18 March 20 March 21 March 25 March 28 April 1 April 3 April 4 April 8 April 10 April 11 April 15 April 17 April 18 April 21 Baseball Schedule Bradenton S.E. H Sebring H Haines City H Ft. Meade A Frostproof H Open Open Bartow A Sebring A Open Open Santa Fe H Avon Pk. A Bartow H Open Bradenton S.E. A Haines City A Ft. Meade H Frostproof A Avon Pk H Santa Fe A TOP LEFT-Mike Gardner gets ready to throw. TOP RIGHT—Tony Wiggs in position to catch the ball. CENTER LEFT-Roger Che- shire winds up. CENTER RIGHT-Perry Jen- kins is ready for catch. BOTTOM RIGHT- Gary Richardson catches the ball. 114 Track TOP RIGHT-The members of the Track Team for 1974-75 are: (Front, left to right) Raymond Hardee, Todd Morgan, Otis Bell, (Second row, left to right) Gary Warner, Darrell Randall, Keith Ham, Rudy Warner, William Carter. (Third row) Bernard Wil- liams, Mike Borders, Joe Jones, Coach Jobe. Not Pictured: Coach Guest. BOTTOM- Todd Morgan is getting ready for a practice run in the 440 relay race. TOP LEFT-Ray- mond Hardee hands Otis Bell the baton in a practice race of the 440 relay. 115 Advertisements Congratulations Class of 75 HOMEFURNISHING CENTERS FURNITURE «APPLIANCES • FLOOR COVERING «HOME ENTERTAINMENT OVER 125 STORES SERVING THE SOUTHEAST 118 119 ESI Welding • Industrial • Safety Equipment Sales Service EQUIPMENT SERVICE, INC P.O. 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Hour of Worship 6:00 P.M. Hour of Youth (C.A s) 7:00 P.M. Hour of Evangelism Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Hour of Power and Prayer MULBERRY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER 137 C. Leroy Warner PsD. Senior Directory KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS: FHA— Future Homemakers of America; NHS-National Honor Society; C-Chorus; ICC—Inter-Club Council; SC—Student Council; FBLA—Future Business Leaders of America; DCT—Diversified Co- operative Training; Y-Yearbook; K-Keyettes; KC-Key Club; FFA—Future Farmers of America; MHB-Mulberry High Band; ROTC—Reserve Officers Training Corps; HC—History Club; F—Football; BKB—Basketball; Ch—Cheer- leader; CC—Cross Country; BC-Bible Club; T-Track; PC-Pep Club; MC-Math Club; DC—Drama Club; PG-Pan- ther Growl; LC— Latin Club. WILMA MARIE ARRINGTON BC-9; FHA—9,10,11 TYRONE ATKINS NAN ELLENE AUSBURN PC-9; FHA—9; SC-10; K-10,11,12 Pres.; FBLA-11; Y—11,12; ICC-10; LC-12; PG- 11,12 Ed. Senior Notable-12; Prom Com- mittee-11; Society of Distinguished Ameri- can High School Students—12 EMILY LORRAINE BAKER ROTC—10,12 KERRY LYNN BATES HARRY STONE BEDFORD III ROTC-Rifle Team; Drill Team; Saber Club; Battalion staff officer DEBRA LARAE BEDSOLE FHA—9; PC-9; MC-9; Y-10,11; NHS— 10,11,12; FBLA-12; LC-12 LINDA SUE BLACKNER COSMO WILLIS BOSTIC FFA—9,11; SC-10,12; DCT-12 ANGELA MARIE BRANCH MBH—9,10,11; SC-10,11; PC-10; Major- ette-11; HC—11; FBLA-11; C-12 jOANNE BRANCH ROBIN RAETEES BROOKS FHA—9,10,11; FBLA-10,11,12; Junior Class Sec. SC-12; K—11,12; Senior Class Tres. JOHNNY MAC BROWN CARL RICHARD BUCKNER BETTY LOUISE BURNS FBLA—11,12; SC-12; DCT-12 VICKI DENISE BUTCHER Y-10,11,12; Editor-12; PG-11,12; Prom Committee—11 ROY MASON CALHOUN JR. NHS—10,11,12; SC-12; FBLA-11,12; DCT- 12 SHERYL DENISE CASTLE FHA-9,10; Prom Committee-11; FBLA-12; LC—12—Pres; Senior Advisory Board-12; ICC—12 VIRGIL RUFUS CLEARY J.V.F.—9; KC—12; FFA—9; ROTC-9,10,11; DCT-12 RONALD EUGENE COBB CYNTHIA ANN COCHRAN CH—9,10,11,12; PC-9,10,11,12; V.P. Junior Oass; DC-11,12, Pres. 12; SC-12; FBLA-12; K—12; FHA—9 PATRICIA ANN COCHRAN JAMES STEPHEN CRIBBS RICHARD DOYLE CRIBBS TERRY ALVIN DANFORTH FFA—9,10,11,12; BB Man.; F Man.; ROTC 9,10,11,12; BB: SC CHRISTINE DANIELS JOSEPH OLIVER DEAN JOHN PATRICK DEVINE ROTC-9; SC-12; Senior Class Pres. BRUCE ROBERT DONALD DEBORAH ROSENCRANSE DURRANCE FHA—9,10,11; PC-9; Ch-9,10,11; Freshman Class Pres.; Soph. CL. Pres.; NHS-10,11,12; ICC-10,11, SC—10,11; FBLA-11,12; Pres. 12; K—11,12, Sec. 12; Senior Advisory Board-12; Senior Notable-12; Prom Server-10 RICHARD DREW EASON J.V.F.—9; K-10,11,12, Tres 12; VBKB-12; Tennis-9,10,11,12; NHS-10,11,12; SC-10; Prom Comm. 11; Grad. Usher-11; K Sweet- heart-12; CC—11; Senior Notable-12 CYNTHIA LYNN EASTMAN Freshman CL. SEC.-9; Trea-11; Ch-9, Capt.10,11,12,Capt. 12; K-10,11,12; PC-9,11; FHA—9; DC—12; Prom Comm. 11; Girl's St. Rep-11; Calendar Girl-12 VAUGHN RUSSELL FERGUSON SUE MARIE FORD C-9; DCT-12 dct-12 MICHAEL TILLMAN GARDNER SC-10; KC—11,12, Sec. 12; DC-12; F- 9,10,11,12, Captain 12; BB-10,11,12, Weigh- tlifting-11; Prom Comm. 11; ROTC-9,10; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-12 DIANA MERCEDES GENTRY FHA—9; PC-10 LARRY LEWIS GIBSON LAVONIA LYNN GIBSON NHS-10,11; FBLA-11,12; Y-11; PG-11; K- 12 SANDRA LANELLE GIBSON K—12; LC-12; Y-11,12; PG-11; FBLA— 10,11,12; NHS-10,11,12 HUBERT LAMAR HAGANS MARSHALL ALEXANDER HAGINS STERLING HAGINS, JR. FFA—9,10,11; F; BKB JANET BETH HALL FHA—9; PC-9,11; K-11,12; FBLA-11,12, Sec. 12; SC-11,12; ICC-12, Sec; Senior CL. SEC; Senior Advisory Board; DCT—V.P. 12; Prom Com.—11 LINDA SUE HALL THOMAS STEVIE HALL F—9,12; BKB—9,10,11,12 WILLIAM DAVID HALL JR. KEITH ROYCE HAM F—9,10,11,12, capt.,12; T-9,10,11,12; Weight lifting—11 REBECCA LOUISE HAMMOCK Ch-9; FHA—9,10,11,12; FBLA-11,12; SC- 11,12, Pres. 12; NHS-11,12 LELITA MARIE HARDEE RAYMOND BERNARD HARDEE CARON MARIE HARRIS THOMAS RALPH HAYES ROY KIRBY HAYNES ELOISE CASSANDRA HOWARD FHA—9, Sec.; ROTC sponsor; Majorette- 11,10, PC-11; C—11; HC—11, Historian; LC- 12; FBLA—12; Senior Advisory Board ROBERT WAYNE HOWELL F—10,11,12; BKB—11,10; BB-10; T-12; FBLA—10,11,12; KC-10,11,12 139 WILLIE HAZZIE HUNT JR. DONNETTE CHANDRA JACKSON Majorette 10,11; FHA-9,10; FBLA-9,10; LC—12; C—11; MHB-11 MARY ELLEN JAMES SC-10; NHS—11,12; Pres. 12; PC-9,11 re- porter; K—11,12; FHA—9,11 reporter; prom server 10; Baccalaureate and Grad, usher- 11, PC—11,12 feature editor; Y-11,12 Co- editor ARON LOUIS JOHNSON BELINDA GAIL JOHNSON Majorette-11; MHB-11; PC-11 sec.; DCT photographer-12 VIRGINIA ARLENE JOHNSON FHA—10,11 KENDRICK WILLIAM KAUTZ CYNTHIA ELAINE KENNON FHA—10; PC-11; DCT-12 SAMUEL KENNON CATHERNEL KEYS CYNTHIA DENISE KIRK FHA—9; FBLA—11,12 reporter Prom Comm. 11; Calendar Girl-12; PC-9; DC-12 SARAH MAE KNIGHT HELEN ELIZABETH LADNER GREGORY WAYNE LAMB DEBRA ANN LANE C-9; FBLA-11 PATRICIA FAYE LAV AN FHA-9,10; DC-11; ROTC-12 SHARON LAFAYE LEWIS FHA—9; FBLA-12; LC-12; HC-11; Prom Comm—11; Senior advisory board; Drill Team—10; Drum and Bugle Core—11 RITA LEA MCCLANAHAN TROY EARL MCCLELLAN ROTC STANLEY KEITH MCMAHAN G—9,10,11; CC—10,11; Prom Comm. 11; KC—10,11,12; SC-12; DC-12 Senior Advi- sory Board-12; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-12; Who's Who in American High School Students-12 BELFYE DELOISE MILLER FHA—9; DCT-12 JAMES MARION MOODY KC—10,11,12; F—10; NHS-10,11,12; Prom Comm.—11; Prom Server—10 NADINE MORRIS FHA—9; PC-10; C-11; FBLA-12; SC-12 JOHN MICHAEL MYERS EDWARD SEIDEL O'NEAL KIMMIE LYNN OWNBY LARRY DEAN PATTERSON FFA—9,10,11,12; F-9,11,12; BKB-9; ROTC- 9,10 JERRY ALTON PAYNE FBLA JOHN WAYNE PHILLIPS F—9,10; KC—11,12; Golf-11; BB-10; PC-11 Pres.; DC-11,12; Prom Server-10; Prom Comm. 11; Marching Band-9,10 MARY ELLEN PHILLIPS THERESA PAULINE PHILLIPS FBLA-12 CARLTON ANDREW POLLOCK JAMES ROLAND POOLE ROTC—9,10,11,12 ROBERT L. RENTZ JR. JAMES ROBERT RICHARDSON BB-11,12; BKB-11,12; FFA-11; DC-12; Y- 12 JANET MARIE ROBINSON FHA-9,10; C-11,12; FBLA-12 JEFFREY MARVIN SHERIDAN F—9,10,11,12; BKB—9,10,11,12 capt. 11; BB- 9,10,11,12; Golf-11; KC-10,11,12; NHS- 10,11,12; SC—9,10; Prom Comm. 11 DAVID LLOYD SHEFFIELD ROTC-9,10,11,12; Rifle team-10; Saber Qub-11; Battalion Commander—12; Prom Comm. 11 FRANKIE LEE SIRMONS FHA—9; MHB—9,10,11,12; ROTC-12 JERRY EDWIN SINGLETARY SHELIA LOIS SHUMAN DEBRA SUE SMITH K—11,12; PC-11; DC-12; SC-12; FBLA-12; FHA-9,10; KC Sweetheart ALTHEA ADORIA STEVENSON FHA—9; FFA-11; ROTC-10,11,12 JO ANN STEWART FHA-9; ROTC—10,11,12; FBLA-12; SC-9,10 MARTHA HOLLY STRICKLAND FHA-9; PC-11; FBLA-11; SC-12; DCT-12; ROTC Saber Club—11,12; Prom Comm. 11 MILFORD KENT TUCKER F-9; Freshman CL. Pres.-9; Golf-9,10,11; CC—11; KC-10,11,12 Pres. 12; Prom Server 10, Prom Comm. 11; ICC-11,12; DC-12; Se- nior Advisory Board-12; V.P.CL. 12; SC-10; Society of Distingushed American High School Students-12 SHEILA LYNN WALTERS FHA-9; ROTC Drum and Bugle Corps-11 BERNICE WARNER FHA—9,10,11; SC-10,11; HC-11; Calendar Girl-12 MARTHA LEEN WARNER ROTC ETHEL MARIE WARREN DCT-12 HUBERT CLARENCE WASHINGTON JO ANN WATERS FHA—11,12, Sec. 11, FBLA-11,12 CHERRI MAE WILLIAMS ROTC-10,11,12 Drum and Bugle Corps-11 HC-11 FHA-9; Drill Team-10 MARSHA ANN WILLIAMS FHA-9; Majorette-10,11; PC-11; HC-11 C-11; MHB-11 LC-12; FBLA-12 ROSE L. WILLIAMS ROTC-10,11,12; FHA-9; Drill Team-10 VICKIE LEE WILLIS 140 Memories of People ... Dream with me of days gone by With pleasant memories Of all the times in Junior High To Senior Prom Committees. And once again we will recall The things we often did ... No matter how great, or even so small These things we can't be rid. The school, the friends, the old bookstore The teachers of our classes. The frantic rush to reach our rooms Amid the hundred masses. These memories are something which My heart will always store ... And the joys and happiness they bring Are mine forevermore. —Clifford M. Spencer 141 Places and Days That Have Passed 142 143 DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED While I am young And not yet old, I wish my future Could be told. I wish to look Way up ahead To know the inevitable I think in my head. But to know the inevitable Is to look on the past; The days of the future Have already passed. So while I am young, I will think ahead; While I look at the past That's already been. Soon it will be The day that's last. When the days of the future Have already passed. —Clifford M. Spencer 144