Murphy High School - Kanuhsheta Yearbook (Murphy, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1969 volume:

_v :' ■ • •- : THE K proudly dedicates ■ -« -. The Smoky Mountain The Murphy Bulldogs and Coach Terry Postell Conference Champions 1968 - 69 3 Dedication When this year's seniors cross the bridge for the last time, they will take with them many memories of the year 1968 • 69. It was a very good year, filled with aims and accomplishments. These goals were not reached by simply wishing. It was through hard practice, teamwork, worthy leadership, enthusiasm and perseverance that we made our hopes become realities. Because the 1968 Murphy High School Bulldogs and their coach exemplify these traits, these aims, and these accomplishments, to them we dedicate the 1969 KANUHSHETA. As you turn through these pages, if you find that we have faithfully recorded the history of this year, then we, too, have fulfilled our goal. THE KANUHSHETA Staff ThursDaY  •  .tv. pusum . .y i • . ViMil ' • vv3 ' • ■ ' ■ . •• V SOT 't JiZ;. ' . f' ADMINISTRATION and ACADEMICS John Jordan, Superintendent. . .B.S. degree from Western Carolina University. . .M.A. degree from Columbia University. . .fourth year as superintendent . . .lots of paper work. . .many long trips.. .deciding whether or not to let school out. . .Master of Ceremonies. . .active Civitan and Baptist. . . Ad ministration John A. Thompson, Principal. . .B.S. and M.A. degrees from Western Carolina University. . .active Civitan. . .fourth year as principal. . .signing excuses . . .directing traffic in the rain. . .calling assemblies. . . Will all bus drivers report to the office? . . .plan- ning schedules. . .devoted Presbyterian. .. 8 Patsy Hendrix, B.S., M.A. Jerry Jordan, B.S. English English English Department Mr. Ted Whisnant's freshmen students learn the basics of English grammar. English Department Seniors in Mr. Winston Craig's fourth period class enjoy the benefits of informal discussions in which they can freely express themselves. Students in Mr. Jerry Jordan's English class learn the basic pointers of theme writing. 10 Juniors in Mrs. Velma Burch's class enjoy themselves because of the friendly, yet constructive, atmosphere. term papers. . .class participation. . .book reports. . . English grammar. . . When you cross that bridge for the last time . . . .Shakespearean study. . .the Cambridge poets. . .essays. . .greater appreciation of literature. Sophomore English under Mrs. Patsy Hendrix is always interesting and informative. 11 Journalism BOOMERANG STAFF Editor..................... Kathy Sanders Assistant Editor........... Mary D. Cheney Business Manager........... David Dotson Art Editor.................Benny Scott Sports Editor..............Wayne Wells Writers and Reporters......Cynthia Carlberg, Marilyn Coleman, Mildred Coleman, Suzanne Coward, Janice Dockery, Deborah Hensley, Linda Rogers Advisor..................... Mrs. Velma Burch Kathy Sanders (r) and Mary D. Cheney (I), Editor and Assistant Editor of the BOOMERANG Journalism students study the results of a Boomerang survey. KANUHSHETASTAFF Editor................... Cynthia Carlberg Assistant Editor.........Mildred Coleman Copy Editor..............Suzanne Coward Layout Editor............Benny Scott Freshman Class Editor.... Janice Dockery Sophomore Class Editor.... Kathy Sanders Junior Class Editor...... Mary D. Cheney Senior Class Editor......David Dotson Sports Editors........... Benny Scott and Wayne Wells Department Editor........Deborah Hensley Faculty Editor........... Marilyn Coleman Features Editors.........Mary D. Cheney and Janice Dockery Business Manager......... Marilyn Coleman Organizations Editors.... Linda Rogers Advisor.................. Mrs. Velma Burch Cynthia Carlberg (r) and Mildred Coleman (I), Editor and Assistant Editor of the KANUHSHETA. 12 Spanish 1 students find a new experience awaiting them everyday when they enter Room 24. Lucile Gault, B.S., M.A. Spanish Spanish studying all night. . .pattern practices. . . Buenas dias . . .group conversations. . .travel. . .working until the bell rings. Students of third and fourth year Spanish have a combined class. In it, they develop a meaningful understanding of the language. 13 Felix Palmer, B.S. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Working problems at the board is an important part of Algebra II. Math Department Terry Stiles explains the geometrical structure of a cone to fellow students in Mr. Felix Palmer's geometry class Miss Sue Reynold's General Math students learn basic arithmetic principles. 14 Students in Mr. Felix Palmer's Algebra III and trigonometry class learn the application of mathematical laws by use of the transit. applying mathematical laws. . .endless homework. . . Take out two clean sheets of paper . . .theorems, postulates, corallaries. . .trig reports. . .slide rules. . . logarithms. . .planes and angles. . .reduction to lowest terms. Miss Judith May's students study problem solution in general math. Judith Ann May, B.A. Geometry, General Math, Art 15 Science Department lab experiments. . .dissecting frogs and pigs. . . filmstrips. . .test tubes. . .H20. . .heredity studies , . .naming trees and flowers. . . A large test for chemistry . . .weather study. . .breaking a graduated cylinder. . .yearly biology projects. Mr. Charles Forrister's chemistry students get ready for a day in the lab. Charles Forrister, B.S., M.A. Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science This year's unusually small physics class conducts an experiment under the supervision of their instructor 16 Mrs. Dorothy Carlberg's physical science students study the nature of the earth. Mrs. Geraldine Meadows' advanced biology students make in-depth studies of heredity and environment. Here, they pose in front of a recent bulletin board. 17 Social Studies L current happenings. . .outlining chapters. . .question and answer series. . .using maps and charts. . . Now take, for example, your American Indian . . . Football films in Postell's class. . .debates. . .U.S. li®wi§nd_Wprld _R_eE.qrts. Mr. Jerry George's fourth period class is always lively and entertaining. Jerry Randall George, A.B. World History, U.S. History Student's in Mrs. Moselle Puett's psychology class learn about themselves and their relation to society. 18 Charts and maps are an important part of the study material in Mr. Jim McCombs' economics class. Students in the Democracy in Action class find note- taking a helpful aid for studying. Mr. Terry Postell’s U. S. history class enjoys a football film and takes a break from wars, documents, etc. 19 ft Music appreciation students enjoy singing songs. Moselle Puett, B.P.S.M. Music, Chorus, Psychology, English Music concerts by the chorus. . . .understanding and appreciating music. . .musical styles. . .fundamentals of music.. .making an instrument. The MHS Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Moselle Puett, sings out loud and clear. 20 Band Murphy Band. . .practice field. . .tryouts. . .halftime entertainment. . .pep rallies. . .cold feet. . .concerts . . .money-making projects. . .all uniforms alike this year! Paul Penninger, B.M.E Band James Ledford Drum Major Introduction To Vocations Typing II students strive for both greater speed and accuracy. Business Department speed, accuracy, efficiency. . .taking dictation, letter styles. . .business techniques. . . Get ready for a timed writing . . .practice sets. . .perfect papers. Frances Ray, B.S. Typing, Shorthand Students listen as Mrs. Louise Gilbert explains a problem concerning business math. 22 Typing is as important as transcribing in Shorthand II. Students in Mrs. Barbara McConnell's typing I class strive daily to improve their speed and cut down on their errors. Barbara McConnell, B.S. Bookkeeping, Typing, Basic Business Louise Gilbert, B.S., M.S. Typing, Business Math, Basic Business Mrs. Barbara McConnell is always willing to aid the students in her basic business class. 23 Terry Postell, B.S. U.S. History, Biology, Physical Education Daily exercise is an important part of the physical education program. Physical Education exercise. . .lifting weights. . .one, two, three, four... basketball fundamentals. . .good sportsmanship. . . fair play.. .tumbling. . .building a pyramid. Boys in the advanced physical education class enjoy a quick game of football. 24 Pyramid building is the specialty of Coach McCombs' first period physical education class. Sue Reynolds, B.S. World Geography, General Math, Physical Education Jim McCombs, B.S. Economics, Democracy in Action, Physical Education 25 Fifth period L.S. students catalogue filmstrips. filing magazines...mending books... Shh! ... collecting fines...helping students locate books. Drivers Education classroom training. . .changing a flat tire.. .turning under the stop light in town. . .learning safety rules. . .a new car. . . Ralph McConnell, instructor. Nliupnv High School 3m -r i in aTION Do you think I could pass Drivers Ed? 26 These D. E. II students hosted a convention of over 300 D.E.'ers on October 29. Distributive Education juniors and seniors only.. .skills of salesmanship.. .using a cash register.. .must be student of high standing. Cecil Mashburn, B.S. Distributive Education, Marketing D.E.I students learn the basic principles of salesmanship. 27 H ome Economics Home Economics students learn the basic home- making activities in addition to yearly sewing projects. Jewel Garrett, B.S. Home Economics future homemakers. . .housekeeping techniques. . . food preparation.. .dishpan hands.. .home projects. Agriculture The boys in agriculture spend most of their time in the classroom learning the basic principles of farming. Wilbur Roberts, B.S. Agriculture landscaping, farming, mechanics. . .participating in contests. . .awards. . .future farmers. . .building gun racks. . .working in the shop. 28 Reading Improvement better understanding and enjoyment of reading. . . debates. . . .increased reading ability. . . .larger vocabulary. Paul Smith, B.S. Reading Improvement Students in the reading improvement classes enjoy class discussions. Art basic principles of color and design. . .making the decorations for the football banquet and Christmas dance.. .plans to paint a Bulldog on the activity bus. Students in Miss Judith May's art class are always hard at work. 29 Frankie Roberson Secretary to Principal Betty Ingram, Barbara Palmer, Betty Hardin Teachers' Aids Staff Louella Allen, Bessie Rogers, Virginia Mintz Lunchroom Staff Lona Davis Dietitian I Pauline Bault, A.B., M.A. Director of Guidance Pearly Chastain Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spivey Maintenance Custodians 30 SENIORS Senior Class Officers PRESIDENT - Joyce McKeon VICE-PRESIDENT - David Dotson REPORTER - Benny Scott SECRETARY Mary Alice Shields TREASURER - Wayne Holland 33 JOHN GRAHAM BAYLESS MICHAEL CLIFTON BEAVERS GEORGE DORSEL BRICKEY RUBY BRYSON Seniors SHERRY DIANA BEAVERS CYNTHIA JEAN CARLBERG MARY ELLEN BUCHANAN MOREEN BRYSON Seniors MARY DEBORAH CHENEY ANNA DEBRA CORNWELL MARILYN ANNETTE COLEMAN CARMEL CARZELL COOK SUZANNE TOWNSON COWARD MADONNA RUTH CHASTAIN MILDRED JEANETTE COLEMAN SAMUEL LENORE CORDELL Seniors BEN EUGENE CRISP JANICE PATRICIA DOCKERY MAXEY WAYNE DOCKERY ANGELINE DOCKERY 36 DAVID EDWARD DOTSON ORALEE SUSIE ENGLISH 37 RICHARD ALLEN GILLENWATER LUCY ANN GOODWIN JEROME FRANKLIN HAMPTON 38 LINDA FAYE HEDDEN CANDAS JEAN HOGAN LINDA SUE IVESTER JERRY DAVID HUNSUCKER MARGARET BENTON HYDE LOIS ANN LOVINGOOD JOHNSON 40 RICHARD HAROLD KEPHART PAUL ALAN LEDFORD HARRY LITTLE JOHN DENNIS MALLONEE Seniors LARRY GRANT MARTIN JOHN LOFTON MASON THELMA MELINDA MASHBURN MARY SUE MARTIN GARY VIRGIL MC CLURE JOYCE LUCY MC KEON 41 JOHN THOMAS MC GUIRE RUSSELL CHARLES MC MILLAN SHIRLEY ALENE MULL JOHN WILLIAM MOORE PAUL RAY MORGAN BRENDA MOSTELLER Seniors THERESA GAIL MILLSAPS MARY ELLEN NAVE HUEY DECATEUR MILLSAPS 43 JERRY CECIL PHILLIPS JACK POPE 44 SHIRLEY ANN ROGERS KATHY LYNN SANDERS BENNY SCOTT MARY ALICE SHIELDS PENNY FAYE SMITH LOU ELLEN SNEED SUSAN LEE SHACKELFORD Seniors DENNY RAY SMITH JOYCE ANN SELF Seniors JOHNNY DOUGLAS STEVENS JEAROLD LEE STILES CYNTHIA LOU STILES VIVIAN ANN STILES BETTY SUDDERTH JOSEPHINE RAND TAYLOR 46 BILL SUDDERTH EVA LA VERNE TAYLOR 47 MARY KATHY TIMPSON CAROLYN TOTHEROW CHARLES ROBERT TRANTHAM LEWIS WALLS Seniors WANDA CHRISTINE WARE DOUGLAS MILTON WHITE MARTHA ANN WHITMORE LINDA KAY WILCOX NANCY WIGGINS 48 Greatest fools are oft most satisfied. Senior Super - Snaps Little man, what now? 49 I'll bear witness to that! The multitude is always in the wrong. Senior Super-Snaps The Greeks had a word for it. 50 Push on -- keep movipg! He pushed me! He pushed me! Senior Super - Snaps Man is a social animal. Senior Super - Snaps All dressed and no place to go. 52 Miss Specs Appeal '69 The world belongs to the enthusiast who keeps cool. PRESIDENT ■ Lonnie Brittain VICE-PRESIDENT - Sheila Wimpey Junior Class Officers SECRETARY - Katherine Cole TREASURER - Sammy Elliott REPORTER - Emily Witt 54 Lucille Amos Mitchell Ballew Glenn Barnett Marilyn Barton Loretta Beaver 55 Linda Cornwell Rebecca Lynn Cornwell Susie Cornwell Steve Crain Fran Crawford Brenda Dockery Don Dockery James Dockery Margaret Dockery Michael Dockery I u n i o r C 1 a s s Arnold Crisp Billy Crisp Judy Crisp Barbara Dockery Barry Dockery 56 Ronnie Dockery Sam Elliott Lawrence English Shasta Farmer Eddie Farner Donnie Fleming Donna Frankum Elizabeth Frye Carol Gaddis Roy Gillenwater, Jr. Daryl Gossett Patricia Hedrick Russell Hensley Bruce Hughes Grier Ivie 57 Jeff Jackson Evelyn Johnson Carolyn Jones Brenda Kent Linda Kephart William C. King James Lance Wanda Laney Edward Ledford James Ledford Barbara Lee Rebecca Linn Margaret Loudermilk Carolyn Lovingood Donald Lovingood 58 Bruce Mashburn Linda McClure Dave McCoy Juanita McDonald Steve McDonald 59 Linda Palmer Tommy Palmer Wallace Panther Don Posey Terelle Puett J u n ♦ i o r Patricia Radford Betty Roberson Glenda Roberson Janice Roberson Shirley Roberson Betty Joyce Roberts Sammy Roberts Barbara Rogers Barbara Sue Rogers Francina Rogers 60 Judy Rogers Linda Rowland Mary Ruth Rowland Michael Rowland Bernice Satterfield Harold Taylor Carmon Thomasson Geraldine Totherow Dickie Walls Steve Wells Larry Wheeler Phyllis Whitener Sheila Wimpey Emily Witt Ugonda Wooten Diana Yonce Sock it to 'em Juniors! Ring around the collar! 62 SOPHOMORES Sophomore Officers Mike Mauney President Anne Stiles Vice-President Wanda Wilson Secretary Janet Roberts Reporter Donnie Johnson Treasurer 64 Bruce Abernathy Robert Adams Alex Alexander Anne Alexander Tommy Alexander Zulia Allen Leonard Amos Randy Barnett Sophomores Stanley Barnett Susan Barrett Rodney Bates Thelena Blount Mary Bryson Jerry Burgess Joe Burrell Willie Bush Carolyn Carringer Markie Carringer Madge Carroll Patricia Carroll Edward Carter Shirley Caylor Marilyn Chastain Mitchell Chastain James Chitwood Gerald Coker Ronald Coleman Richard Conner Sophomores Fred Cook Sharon Cook Suzanne Cook Thersa Cook Donald Cornwell Brian Coward Bruce Coward Teresa Crain Debbie Crawford Angie Curtis Larry Curtis Kathy Dalrymple Deena Davis Alan Dockery Betty Dockery Deborah Dockery Larry Dockery Susan Douglas Bill Dyer Deborah English Sophomores James English Deborah Farmer Elizabeth Farmer Janice Farner Elizabeth Fleming Rebecca Fleming Johnny Foster Donald Gaddis Peden Gaines Kathy Gibson Alan Godfrey Steve Golden Alice Graves Janet Graves Glen Haigler Mary Hall Howard Hamby Kendall Hampton Billy Harbin Marsha Harper Sophomores Ricky Hass Kathy Hatchett Wade Henson Janet Herron Steve Hill Roy Horton Annette Howell Edward Hughes Johnny Hughes Mike Hughes Phyllis Hughes Stella Hughes Sophomores Gary Huskins David Johnson Donnie Johnson Dianne Kaylor Glenda Kephart Sonya Kephart Franklin Killian Paul Killian Rex Killian Gwendolyn Kincaid Harley Kincaid Keith Ledford Ruth Ann Ledford Sharon Lockaby Alice Loudermilk Gail Loudermilk Virginia Loving Janice Martin Vicky Martin John Mason Mike Mauldin Mike Mauney Dennis McClure Keith McCoy Ernest McDonald Sandra McDonald Steve McDonald Peggy McMillan  Sophomores Thelma Measmer Larry Mintz Lonnie Mintz Betty Morgan Mitch Myers Morris O'Dell Sammy O'Dell Jody Orton Marvin Pace Brenda Palmer James Palmer Linda Plemmons Linda Pope Gail Postell Terry Puett Charles Queen Soph omores Wanda Queen Ellen Radford Robert Radford Michael Reese Kirby Rhash Tony Rhodes Wanda Roberson Janet Roberts Oneta Roberts Bradley Rogers Diane Rose Thomas Russell Chris Schuyler Giles Scroggs Ray Seabolt Belinda Smith Grover Smith Anne Stiles Cindy Stiles Terry Stiles Victor Stiles Doris Tanner Patsy Tanner Mary Teague Soph omores Johnny Timpson Carlton Van Horn Sharon Voyles Debra Waggoner Gail Walker Marsha Waters Ronald Westmoreland Carolyn Whitener Wanda Wilson Nancy Woody Sandra Worley Sophomore Snapshots Valentines; Espanol style Jack will pipe, and Jill will dance. 73 And I feel that I am happier than I know. Freshmen Class Officers Janet English, Secretary Gail Curtis, Treasurer Chucky Mallonee, Reporter 76 Freshmen Margaret Adams Pamela Alexander Beverly Allen Cathy Allen Zula Frances Allen Pamela Anderson Harold Ashe Martha Ballew Glenda Barnett Brenda Beaver Shirley Beaver Linda Beavers Steve Brendle Phillip Brickey Joni Bristol Barbara Brown Edward Brumby Marvin Bryson Reba Mae Bryson Kathy Carter Fred Chambers Danny Chastain Derrell Chastain Douglas Chastain Margaret Chastain Debbie Clayton Danny Coffey Dean Coker Edith Colbert Donald Cook Freshmen Edward Cook David Cornwell Wanda Cornwell Phyllis Crisp Thelma Crisp Karen Gail Curtis James Dalrymple Wanda Dalrymple Adele Davis Anita Davis Debbie Davis Larry Davis Rickey Davis Gail Derreberry Geraldine Derreberry Gerald Derreberry James Derreberry Stephen Dickey Shirley Dillard Christine Dockery Faye Dockery Frances Dockery Karen Dockery Paul Ray Dockery Tommy Dockery Timothy Dyer Janet English Virginia Evans Dwight Faile Becky Jo Farmer 78 Freshmen Brenda Farmer Paula Farmer Linda Foster William Fowler Mary Frankum Hazel Fryer Judy Gaddis Sally Garrett Herbert Gibson Dennis Gilbert Micheal Godfrey Kim Graham Allen Graves Steve Graves Katherine Grindstaff Mitchell Hampton Vickie Harbin Katy Hatchett Martha Hawkins Jo Ann Hedden Marvin Hedrick Judy Helms Tony Hembree Brenda Henson Brenda Hogsed Kathy Hogsed Tresa Gail Hogsed Boyd Hogsed Denette Hubbard Barbara Hughes 79 Freshmen Mike Hughes Michael Hunsucker Cathy Huskins Woody Huskins Della Faye James Lou Ann Johnson Harvey Jones Laura Jones Debra Keener Michael Kinney Gail Kephart Karen Kephart Sharon Kephart Robert Lamb Johnny Leatherwood Charlotte Ledford Thelma Ledford Brenda Lee Lynn Loudermilk Dwight Lovingood Faye Lovingood Charles Mallonee L. C. Mann Albert Martin Margaret Martin Joy Mason Alan Mauney Charles Mayberry Samuel McAfee Debbie McDonald 80 Freshmen Leon McDonald William McKeon James McRae Richard Mills Brenda Morris Carol Morris Bruce Morrow Terry Newman Charles Newton Dennis Oliver Porter Oliver Marsha Orton Dennis Owenby Jerry Palmer Don Phillips Geneva Phillips Barbara Queen Ronnie Queen Deborah Radford Kenneth Radford Rosanna Radford Danny Raxter Vincent Rhodes Edward Roberson Johnny Roberson Patty Roberts Jimmie Robinson Charles Allan Rogers Charles Rogers June Rogers 81 Freshmen Terry Sanders Bobby Smith Charles Smith Johnny Smith Joseph Smith George Sneed Kathy Sneed Larry Stalcup Thomas Stalcup Betty Sue Steward Rickey Joe Stiles Suzanne Swanson David Taylor James Taylor Rebecca Taylor Paul Thompson Shirlene Thompson Edna Wall 82 Sharon White Vickie Whitener Barbara Wilson James Wilson Ronald Wilson Sarah Witt ORGANIZATIONS Deca Club 84 Mary Alice Shields Sergeant-at-arms Mildred Coleman Vice-President Joyce McKeon President betterment, education, talent, awareness. . .only students with high scholastic averages. . .national organization dedicated to service. . .gathering food for Christmas baskets. . .hosting a high school bowl . . .attending the state convention in Asheville. . . candlelight ceremony for the new members. . .five juniors and two seniors initiated. Sandra Thomas Treasurer Peggy Hyde Reporter Cynthia Carlberg Program Chairman Suzanne Coward Secretary 85 Pep Club boosting school spirit. . .more members than any other club. . .new addition to club-Rally Girls. . . supporting cheerleaders at Pep rallies. . .encourages good sportsmanship. . . sometimes almost over enthusiastic. . .backed a winning team. Officers: Charlie Sims - President, Pansy Jones Secretary and Reporter, Steve Wells • Vice-President. Monogram Club one of the largest service organizations. . .money- making projects to reduce expense of sweaters and jackets for athletes . . .selling Bulldog stickers. . . strictly an athletic club. . . .every MHS student with a Bulldog licensv plate. . .Mr. James McCombs guiding. Officers left to right: Harold Kephart - President, Mary Alice Shields - Secretary, Benny Scott - Treasurer, Mike Kephart - Vice-President, Jeff Jackson - Sergeant - at - Arms. newly organized. . .encouraging interest in the com- munity. . .Christmas party for a retarded child. . . helping with the Asheville-Murphy dinner at Nantahala. . .lunch at O'Dell's for the charter members. . .hearing talks given by local Civitans. . . proudly wearing the new Club pin. . .pictured in the national Civitan magazine. . .making good citizens who take an active role in service to others. OFFICERS (left to right): Daryl Gossett - Secretary Eddie Ledford - Sergeant-at-Arms Sammy Elliot - President Sammy Roberts -- Sergeant-at-Arms Grier Ivie - Treasurer Lonnie Brittain - Reporter Bobbie Beavers - Vice-President Junior Civitan Club 88 Music Masters Club Officers (left to right) President -- James Ledford Vice-President -- Edward Roberson Reporter - Steve Thompson Secretary-Treasurer -- Patsy Hedrick nationwide organization. . .ranking second in size only to the Beta Club. . .first year as a Club. . . anyone with an interest in music can join. . .plans for a dance band. . .study of the history of music... making the Club laws.. .James Ledford presiding. Intramural Club Miss Sue Reynolds, sponsor. . .basketball taking up a major portion of the time. . .only non-varsity athletes. . .playing tag-football. . .baseball. . . admittance of freshmen swelling the ranks. Sophomore Betty Dockery is president of the Intramural Club. 89 Library Club Officers: Kathy Golden - President, Cynthia Stiles - Vice-President, Debra Gayton -- Secretary-Treasurer, selling candy . . .$100 worth of books rebound . . .trip to Durham . . .selling school pins . . .films . . .refreshments . . studying narcotics? Spanish Club Spanish Club members enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking nations. Members from lef: to right are: Markie Carringer, Alan Godfrey -- Program Chairman, Lucy Goodwin - President, Terelle Puett - Vice-President, Belinda Smith - Reporter and Sharon Lockaby - Treasurer. Mrs. Lucille Gault is the sponsor. 90 Biology Club a continuation of biology class. . .watching films. . .visiting Forest Experiment Station. . .discussing latest developments in modern science. . .experimenting. . .budding young biologists. Journalism Club selling football programs. . .working, working, and working some more. . .KANUHSHETA. . .Boomerang. . .failing to meet deadlines. . .new camera, a great help.. .typewriters clicking feverishly.. .all pleased with final result. 91 Kathy Johnson.. .only girl bus driver. BllS Drivers Drivers of the activity bus, (left to right): George Parker, Harry Litte, W. C. King, look as if they enjoy their work. Ride a bus and leave the driving to us. activity bus arrives. . .new buses. . .the “know how to handle the buses. . .and the passengers. . . driving safely over rutted country roads. . .an early start each morning. . .“Will all the the bus drivers please come to the office? . . .and finally, a girl bus driver. 92 Student Council Officers: Emily Witt -- Treasurer, Katherine Cole -- Secretary, Mary Alice Shields •• Vice-President, David Dotson -- President. disputes and discussions. . .hauling and cutting wood for the bonfire. . .a service organization. . .promoting a spirit of cooperation always. . .leaders in school affairs. . .Mr. George standing by. . .planning projects . . .constantly seeking to make school life better for all on the campus. As president of the Student Council, David Dotson assumes many responsibilities. 93 Officers: Peggy Hyde -- Secretary, Joyce McKeon - President, Betty Roberts - Treasurer. Speech and Drama Club Murphy High's cast of professional actors and actresses pose for a picture with their sponsor, Mr. Jerry Jordan. purchasing two trophies. . .one to go to the best per- former in the senior play. . .other to best actor in Speech and Drama Club. . .members finding it hard to meet together for rehearsal. . .ad-libbing. . .proper way to walk on stage. . .blocking the play. . . Look Homeward, Angel, at Young Harris. . .Mr. Whisnant offering assistance. . .they're only pretending. . .a time to remember - their grand debut. 94 All choked up! Health Careers Club OFFICERS (left to right): Angela Dockery -- Reporter, Becky Linn -- Secretary, Jerry Rogers -- President, Debbie Dockery - Vice-President, and Susie English - Treasurer. This is a practical club which gives its members a better understanding of careers in the medical world. becoming informed about the various aspects of health. . .careers to be found in this field. . .diseases . . .medicine. . .learning artificial respiration-cardiac massage. . .touring both of the Murphy City hospitals. . .and other health centers. . .various persons presenting lectures. . .Mrs. Mary Jordan, school nurse and club sponsor.. .a very active club. 95 Mrs. Gilbert, sponsor of the Business Club, shows members of the club how to operate the mimeograph machine. Business Club touring local industries. . .Rimco. . .Magnavox. . . telephone office. . .Scout office. . .especially ob- serving office procedures. . .preparing to become professional office workers. . .practical experience . . .only upperclassmen. . .ready to take their places as competent workers in the community. Officers Sandra Thomas - President Linda Ivester - Vice-President Linda Palmer -- Secretary-Treasurer Betty Stalcup - Reporter 96 Math -Science field trips. . .movies. . .refreshments. . .freshmen initiation. . .experiments. . .forgetting dues. . . planning trip to Oakridge, Tennessee. . .plenty of girls. . .lots of fun. Officers (left to right): Denny Mallonee - Vice- President, Teresa Crain -- Secretary, Cynthia Carlberg - Treasurer, and Tommy McGuire - President. Freshman initiation. Who could forget Madame Curie Dyer. Members gather in lab for an explanation of scientific equipment by sponsors.Felix Palmer and Charles Forrister. 97 visiting local industries. . .discussing goals of members. . .sending baskets of candy to older people in the community. . . earning degrees. . .F.H.A. motto and creed. . .following parlimentary procedure . . .making their own refreshments even for club meetings. . .striving 'Toward a Better Horizon. Officers (left to right): Betty Suddereth, Gwen Kincaid - Historian, Ellen Radford -- Secretary, Janice Martin -- Vice-President, Ann Alexander -- President, Linda Beavers -- Reporter, Delores Garrett -Recreation Leader, and Diane Rose - Treasurer. Future Flomemakers Of America With smiling faces they put forth their best efforts to attain their goals. 98 Members of the FFA spend many hours here in the shop with their sponsor, Mr. Wilbur Roberts. Future Farmers of America national organization. . .thirty-one members. . . holding a father and son banquet. . .delivering food baskets to the needy. . .contests of all kinds, land judging, public speaking, and tool identification. . . selecting a community betterment committee. . . sponsoring tractor safety program. . .visited by various speakers. . .shop work. . .individual projects . . .twelve members planting a cover crop for small animals.. .a great asset to the school. Officers (left to right): Jearold Stiles - Vice- President, Stanley Barnett -- Reporter, Russell Mc- Millan - President, Jerry Phillips -- Secretary, Harold Taylor - Treasurer, Lewis Walls -- Sentinel. Suzanne Coward Peggy Hyde Senior twirling at football games, pep rallies, and parades... Senior hours of after school practice. . . Dixie . . .new sequined uniforms. . . What's it like to twirl in 30 degree weather? . . .always fire batons to keep them warm. . .teaching lessons to future twirlers. . . Hey Look Me Over . . .attending twirling camp at the University of Tennessee for the last two summers. Susan Barrett, Patricia Carroll, Suzanne Coward, and (kneeling) Peggy Hyde, Head Majorette. 100 FEATURES Valedictorian Salutatorian JOYCE MCKEON MARY ALICE SHIELDS 102 Honor Students Cynthia Carlberg Suzanne Coward Peggy Hyde Mildred Coleman Laurie Sprung Terelle Puett Linda McRae Minnie Rae Moore Shelia Wimpey Junior Marshalls 103 Citizenship Award Best citizen. . .chosen by faculty. . .genuine interest in school as a whole. . .participation in school activities. . .support of class projects. . .honesty in all endeavors. . .consideration for others. . .pursuit of self-improvement. CYNTHIA CARLBERG Danforth Awards JOYCE MC KEON 104 DENNY MALLONEE Four Square qualities. . .mental, moral, physical, spiritual. . .Danforth Foundation, donors. . .chosen by faculty. 1968-69 Homecoming Queen MISS JOYCE MC KEON On the night of October 11, 1968, the Bulldog football season reached a very dramatic moment. Miss Joyce McKeon became Murphy's Homecoming Queen in an exquisitely performed ceremony. Bulldogs, students, fans, alumni, and friends all felt the thrill of the occasion as the band played the Impossible Dream, and as Mr. John Jordan placed the crown on Queen Joyce's head. 105 The Homecoming Court also included four Senior attendents. Miss Peggy Hyde was the maid of Honor. Ladies-In-Waiting were Miss Pansy Jones and Miss Penny Smith, with Miss Mary Alice Shields as Matron of Robes. Queen, Miss Joyce McKeon, Escort, Doug White Maid of Honor, Miss Peggy Hyde Escort, Denny Mallonee 106 Senior C ou rt Members Lady-In-Waiting, Miss Pansy Jones Escort, Jackie Pope Matron of Robes, Miss Mary Alice Shields Escort, David Dotson Lady-In-Waiting, Miss Penny Smith Escort, Tommy McGuire 107 Miss Linda McRae Escort, Daryl Gossett Miss Diane Younce, Escort, Grier Ivie Miss Carolyn Jones Escort, Sammy Roberts Junior C ourt Members Miss Diane Younce, Miss Linda McRae, and Miss Carolyn Jones represented the Junior Class. 108 SOPHOMORE AND FRESHMEN COURT MEMBERS The 1968 Christmas Belle The Parents and Teachers' Association sponsored the 1968 Miss Christmas Belle Pageant. A girl from each class of our school ran for the P.T.A.'s representative in the Christmas Parade. Miss Pansy Jones, the Senior con- testant, won the pageant and proved to be a very charming asset to the parade. The Sophomore Class was represented by Miss Vickie Martin. Her escort was Glenn Haigler. Miss Gail Curtis was the Freshman attendent. She was escorted by Larry Wilson. 109 Linda McRae.Junior Vickie Martin,Sophomore Gail Curtis.Freshman FRIENDLIEST Delores Garrett and Harold Kephart MOST ATHLETIC Mary Alice Shields and Mike Kephart Senior Superlatives MOST TALENTED Donna Chastain and Steve Thompson MR. AND MISS M H S Joyce McKeon and Benny Scott 1 10 UNFORGETTABLE Debra Hensley and David Dotson CLASS FLIRTS Cynthia Stiles and Ricky Gillenwater BEST LOOKING Peggy Hyde and Doug Stevens CLASS COMEDIANS Shirley Mull and Wayne Wells MOST COURTEOUS Lucy Goodwin and Denny Mallonee 1 1 1 MOST BASHFUL Janice Dockery and Charles Trantham MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Kathy Sanders and Jackie Pope MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Cynthia Carlberg and Wayne Holland SPORTS 1968 BuUdogs SMC Champs Front row (left to right) Ricky Gillenwater, Charles Trantham, Benny Scott, Mike Kephart, Doug Stevens, Harold Kephart, Ben Crisp, Wayne Wells, Wayne Holland. Second row - Donald Dockery, Bill Dyer, Eddie Hughes, Denny McClure, Charlie Sims, Chris Schulyer, Chuckie Mallonee, Mike Dockery, Ricky Joe Stiles, Steve Orton, Jeff Jackson, Arnold Crisp, James Dockery, Bruce Coward. Third row •- Brian Coward, Jimmy Palmer, James Taylor, Mitch Myers, Terry Stiles, Jody Orton, Jerry Burgess, Mike Hughes, Boyd Smith, Herbie Gibson, Perry Grover Smith. MINUTES • : ■ SECONDS HDME VISITOR 7 n ! DOWN TD CO OTR ANSWER TO A PRAYER AT SWAIN. SCOREBOARD Murphy 26- 6 Robbinsville Murphy 39 0 Blairsville Murphy 42- 0 Sylva-Webster Murphy 41 - 0 Cherokee Murphy 42- 0 West Fannin Murphy 19- 7 Franklin Murphy 38- 7 Hayesville Murphy 20- 14 Bryson City Murphy 55- 12 Andrews Murphy 40- 0 Gilmer Co. Murphy 12- 62 Hendersonville 114 Offensive and Defensive Teams OFFENSIVE TEAM Linemen (left to right): Scott, Stiles, Trantham, Smith, Crisp, Myers, Holland. Backs: Kephart, Crisp, Jackson, Stevens, Kephart, Wells. DEFENSIVE TEAM Linemen (left to right): Holland, Trantham, Jackson, Smith, Stiles, Stevens, Crisp, Scott. Backs: Wells, H. Kephart, M. Kephart. 115 CO-CAPTAIN CHARLES TRANTHAM CO-CAPTAIN DOUG STEVENS BEN CRISP Senior Bulldogs Front row (left to right): Charles Trantham, Doug Stevens, Ben Crisp, Harold Kephart. Second row (left to right): Benny Scott, Wayne Wells, Wayne Holland, Mike Kephart, Ricky Gillenwater. 116 WAYNE WELLS HAROLD KEPHART RICK GlLLENWATER 117 Coaches and Managers Coaches Hendrix, Postell, and McCombs developed the Bulldogs into the Smokey Mountain Conference Champions. Managers Peden Gaines and Kirby Rhash repair Jerry Burgess's shoe. Coach Postell explains the facts of life to Andrews coach. 118 Outstanding Players Charles Trantham, All-Western North Carolina. All-Conference Players - (left to right) Boyd Smith, Charles Trantham, Wayne Holland, Jeff Jackson, Benny Scott, Doug Stevens, Harold Kephart, Mike Kephart, and Ben Crisp. 119 Harold Kephart scores the deciding touchdown against Franklin on this breakaway run. Harold scores again on a 79-yard punt return against Andrews behind beautiful blocking. 120 Ball, ball, who's got the ball? The Bulldogs begin their rigid warm-up exercises. 121 Mike Hughes Forward Brian Coward Forward Bruce Coward Forward Chuckie Mallonee Guard Chris Smith Center Herbie Gibson Guard 123 Jody Orton Center Sammy O'Dell Guard Kirby Rash Center Girls Basketball Front row (left to right): Sharon Voyles, Karen Watson, Peggy Martin, Brenda Morris, Pamela Alexander, Debbie Clayton Back row (left to right): Sue Dalrymple, Jo Ann Hedden, Debbie Crawford, Mary Alice Shields, Buffy Fleming, Phyllis Hughes, Vicki Martin, Sharon White, Gail Walker. 125 Sue Reynolds Coach Mary Alice Shields Senior, Captain. Mary Alice Shields Forward - Center Phyliss Hughes Guard Sharon Voyles Forward Vickie Martin Forward Buffy Fleming Forward 126 Debbie Clayton Guard Pamela Alexander Guard Jo Ann Hedden Forward Sue Dalrymple Guard Brenda Morris Forward 127 Cheerleaders (Left to right): Diane Yonce, Vicki Martin, Peggy Martin, Pansy Jones, Joyce McKeon, Penny Smith, Karen Watson, Gail Postell, Marsha Harper. 128 Rally girls. . .promote school spirit. . .black jumpers, gold blouses, knee socks. . .pep rallies. . .making posters.. .attending all games. Alternate Cheerleaders (left to right) Linda Foster, Janet Roberts, Linda McRae. Rally Girls (left to right) Janet Roberts, Deborah Hensley, Dyan Kaylor, Carolyn Jones, Linda McRae, Bobbie Beavers, Phyliss Hughes, Janet English, Mary Alice Shields, Brenda Morris. 129 Miler, Benny Scott. 130 Mike Kephart, 440 runner, not available for picture. 440-Relay (standing) Harold Kephart, Wayne Holland, (kneeling) Doug Stevens, Ben Crisp. Senior Directory LAWRENCE EDWARD ALEXANDER MARY ELLEN BUCHANAN Route 5 Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1; French Club 1; Transferred from Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Intramural Club 2; Health Careers Everett High, Maryville, Tennessee 1; Health Club Club 3; Chorus 4. 3; Speech and Drama Club 4. RUBY ALLEN JAMES BUSH JR. Route 1, Box 262 Route 5, Box 34 Murphy, North Carolina Murphy, North Carolina President of Health Careers Club 3. Intramural Club 3,4. GERALD WAYNE AMOS CYNTHIA JEAN CARLBERG Box 44 Route 1, Box 91-A Topton, North Carolina Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Scholastic Letter 1,2,3; Student WANDA ANN BAKER Council 1; Recitation Contest 2,3,4; Speech and Drama Club 2; Math-Science Club 3, Treasurer 4; Route 1, Box 61 Governor's School 3; Junior Marshall 3; Beta Club 3, Murphy, North Carolina Program Chairman 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Editor of Intramural Club 2; Chorus Accompanist 4. KANUSHETA 4; Chorus Accompanist 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. JOHN GRAHAM BAYLESS 105 Campbell Street Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Biology Club 2; MADONNA RUTH CHASTAIN Math-Science Club 4; Academic Letter 1,3; Basketball Route 2, Box 92 Manager 4. Murphy, North Carolina HERBERT EDWARD BEAVER Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Talents Club 2; Intramural Club 3; Speech and Drama Club 4. Route 1, Box 32-A Murphy, North Carolina MARY DEBORAH CHENEY Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Club 2; DECA Club 3,4. Murphy, North Carolina MICHAEL CLIFTON BEAVERS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Academic Letter 1; President of Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Speech and Drama Club Route 2 Treasurer 3; Journalism Club 4; Boomerang Staff Murphy, North Carolina Assistant Editor 4; KANUSHETA Staff 4. F.F.A. Club 4. SHERRY DIANA BEAVERS MARILYN ANNETTE COLEMAN 605 Hiawassee Street Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,4; Scholastic Letter 1,3; Biology Club Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Home Economics Club Club 2; Library Club 3; Journalism Club 4; 3; Speech and Drama Club 4. KANUSHETA Staff Business Manager 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Beta Club 4. SHIRLEY ANN BEAVERS Route 2 MILDRED JEANETTE COLEMAN Murphy, North Carolina 605 Hiawassee Street Pep Club 1,2,3; Student Council 2; Social Studies Murphy, North Carolina Award 3. Pep Club 1,2; Scholastic Letter 1,2,3; Biology Club GEORGE DORSEL BRICKEY Secretary 2; Library Club 3; Beta Club 3; Vice- President 4; Junior Marshall 3; Journalism Club 4; Route 1 Assistant Editor of KANUSHETA 4; Boomerang Staff Murphy, North Carolina 4; Student Council 4; Honor Student 4. Basketball 1. MOREEN BRYSON CARMEL CARZELL COOK Route 1, Box 29 Route 3, Box 235 Brasstown, North Carolina Murphy, North Carolina Intramural Club 3. Library Club 3; Library Medal 3; DECA Club 4. RUBY BRYSON SAMUEL LENORE CORDELL Route 2 Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 3,4. 131 Senior Directory ANNA DEBRA CORNWELL 614 Hiawassee Street Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Intramural Club 3. SUZANNE TOWNSON COWARD Murphy, North Carolina Band 1,2; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Co-Head Majorette 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; English Medal 1; Scholastic Letter 1,2,3; Biology Club Reporter 2; Beta Club 3; Sec- retary 4; Delegate to Beta Club Convention, Raleigh 3, Asheville 4; Junior Marshall 3; Spanish Club Secretary 3; Journalism Club 4; KANUSHETA Staff 4; Boomerang Staff 4. BEN EUGENE CRISP Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; All-Conference Football 4. DONALD EDWARD CRISP Route 4 Murphy, North Carolina ANGELINE DOCKERY Route 5, Box 186 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Parliamentarian of F.F.A. Club 3; Health Careers Club Reporter 4. JANICE PATRICIA DOCKERY P. O. Box 261 Murphy, North Carolina Academic Letter 1; Student Council 2; Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Business Club Treasurer 3; Pep Club 4; Boomerang Staff 4; KANUSHETA Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Most Bashful 4. MAXEY WAYNE DOCKERY Cherokee Street Murphy, North Carolina DAVID EDWARD DOTSON Route 2 Culberson, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Declamation Contest 2; President of Speech and Drama Club 3; Treasurer of Student Council 3; Delegate to N. C. S. C. C. 3; Delegate to W.D.S.C.C. 3; Vice-President of Class 4; President of Student Council 4; Delegate to W.D.S.C.C. 4; Homecoming Court Escort 4; KANUSHETA Staff 4; Business Manager of Boomerang 4; Most Unforgettable 4. BILLY EUGENE ENGLISH Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina ORALEE JEAN ENGLISH Route 5, Box 4 Murphy, North Carolina Intramural Club 2,3; Health Careers Club Treasurer 4. GLADYS FRANKUM Route 2, Box 75 Murphy, North Carolina Library Club 3; Transferred from Hiawassee Dam High School 4; Health Carrers Club 4. BILLIE FRANCES GARLAND Route 2 Culberson, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Biology Award 2; Transfer- red to Hiawassee Dam High School 3; Junior Marshall 3; F.H.A. Club 3; Transferred from Hiawassee Dam High School 4; Business Club 4. DELORES GARRETT Route 3, Box 158 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Physical Fitness Award 1; Track 1; Scholastic Letter 1; Intramural Club Treasurer 2; Vice-President 3; F.H.A. Club Recreation Leader 4; Friendliest 4. DEBORAH JANE GAYTON Route 1 Marble, North Carolina Home Economics Club 1; Chorus 2; Drama 2; Y-Teens 2; Transferred from Rossville High School, Rossville, Georgia 3; Library Club Secretary 4. DAVID MERLE GENTRY Route 5, Box 98 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club Secretary 3; Library Club 4. RICHARD ALLEN GILLENWATER Route 1 Brasstown, North Carolina Pep Club 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 4; Football 1,4; Biggest Flirt 4. KATHY JEAN GOLDEN Route 3 Murphy, North Carolina Student Council 1; Talent Club 2; Library Club President 3,4; Vice-President of W.D.N.C.H.S.L.A. 3; Delegate to W.D.N.C.H.S.L.A. and N.C.H.S.L.A. State Convention 4. LUCY ANN GOODWIN 204 Mooreland Heights Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Academic Letter 1,2,3; English Medal 3; Class Reporter 3; Pep Club 2,4; Speech Club 2; Recitation Contest, Second Place 3; Spanish Club 3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; Most Courteous 4. LINDA CAROL HALL Murphy, North Carolina VIRGINIA RUTH HAMBY Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Scholastic Letter 1; Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2; Academic Letter 2. 132 Senior Directory JEROME FRANKLIN HAMPTON Murphy, North Carolina RONNIE STEPHEN HAMPTON Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Archary Club 2; Bus Driver 4. GARY DAVID HEADRICK Murphy, North Carolina Health Careers Club 3. LINDA FAYE HEDDEN Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2; Scholastic Letter 2; F.H.A. Club Historian 4. DEBORAH SUSAN HENSLEY Murphy, North Carolina Band 1,2; Future Homemakers of America 1; Talent Club 2; Academic Letter 2; Pep Club 3,4; Intramural Club 3; Journalism Club 4; Boomerang Staff 4; KANUSHETA Staff 4; Rally Girl 4; Beta Club 4; Delegate to Beta Club Convention 4; Unforgettable 4. CANDASJEAN HOGAN Route 1 Brasstown, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Academic Letter 1; Intramural Club 2. WILLIAM WAYNE HOLLAND, JR. Brasstown, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 2, 4; Academic Letter 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Mono- gram Club 2,3,4; All-Conference End in Football 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. ROCKY HUGHES Murphy, North Carolina Academic Letter 1,2; DECA Club 3,4. JERRY DAVID HUNSUCKER Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Parliamentarian of DECA Club 3,4. SAMUEL DAVID HUSKINS Route 1 Marble, North Carolina F.F.A. Club; DECA Club 3,4. MARGARET BENTON HYDE Box 555 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Majorette 1,2,3, 4; Co-Head 3, Head 4; Class Reporter 2; Scholastic Letter 2,3; Spanish Club 3; Junior Marshall 3; Home- coming Court 3,4; Psychology Medal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Beta Club Convention 3,4; Speech and Drama Club 4. LINDA SUE IVESTER Hiawasee Street, P. 0. Box 55 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 2; Business Club 3, Vice-President and Program Chairman 4. CATHY ELIZABETH JOHNSON Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina F.H.A. 2, Treasurer 3; Library Club 4. LOIS ANN LOVINGOOD JOHNSON P. 0. Box 223 Marble, North Carolina Talent Club 2; Chorus 2; Transferred from Andrews High School, Andrews, North Carolina 2; Business Club 3. PANSY JONES 122-B Beal Circle Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Physical Fitness Award 1; Alternate Cheerleader 2; Intra- mural Club 2; Cheerleader 3, Co-Captain 4; Student Council 3; Delegate to N.C.S.C.C. 3; Library Club Vice-President 3; Library Club 4; Homecoming Court 4; Miss Christmas Belle 4. MICHAEL PAUL KEPHART Murphy, North Carolina Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3; Vice-President 4; All-Conference in Football 4. RICHARD HAROLD KEPHART Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Football 1,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Academic Letter 2; Track 1,3,4; Student Council 4; Monogram Club 3, President 4; Pep Club 4; All-Conference in Football 4; Friendliest 4. BOBBY GLEN LANEY Route 4, Box 10 Murphy, North Carolina DECA Club 4. PAUL ALAN LEDFORD Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,3,4; Basketball 2; Biology Club 2; Student Council 3; DECA Club 3,4. HARRISON VIRGIL LITTLE Route 4, Box 404 Murphy, North Carolina Archery Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Speech and Drama Club 3,4; Bus Driver 3,4. JAMES LARRY LOVINGOOD Route 1 Marble, North Carolina i 33 Senior Directory JOHN DENNIS MALLONEE 210 Springdale Street Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3; Speech and Drama Club 3; Math-Science Club Vice-President 4; Homecoming Court Escort 3,4; Most Courteous 4. LARRY GRANT MARTIN 127 Bealtown Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3; F.F.A. Club 2; DECA Club 3; Student Council 4; Transferred to Hiawassee Dam High School 4. MARY SUE MARTIN Route 2, Box 234 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Physical Fitness Award 1; Student Council 2; Future Homemaker Club 3; Library Club 4. THELMA MASHBURN Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Health Careers Club 4. JOHN LOFTON MASON Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina GARY VIRGIL MCCLURE Route 4 Marble, North Carolina Pep Club 2; Archery Club 2; Bus Driver 3,4; Health Careers Club 4. JOHN THOMAS MC GUIRE Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Student Council 1,2,4; Biology Club 2; Math-Science Club 3,4, President 4; Homecoming Court Escort 3,4. JOYCE LUCY MC KEON Box 651 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Physical Fitness Award 1,2; Homecoming Court 1,2,3, Queen 4; Monogram Club 2,3, Secretary 3; Scholastic Letter 1; Physical Science Medal 1; Gold Bar 2,3; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3, Captain 4; Class Officer 1,2,3,4, Reporter 1, President 2,3,4; Beta Club 3, President 4; Spanish Institute 3; Chief Junior Marshall 3; Delegate to Beta Club Convention 3; Speech and Drama Club President 4; Miss MHS 4. RUSSELL CHARLES MC MILLAN Unaka, North Carolina Pep Club 3,4; F.F.A. Club 2,3,4, President 3,4; Stargreen-Hand Medal 2. HUEY DECATEUR MILLSAPS Route 1 Marble, North Carolina Biology Club 2. THERESA GAIL MILLSAPS Route 3 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Intramural Club 2; Library Club 4. JOHNNY WILLIAM MOORE Route 1, Box 656 Murphy, North Carolina Band 1,2. PAUL RAY MORGAN Murphy, North Carolina DONALD RAY MORROW Murphy, North Carolina BRENDA MOSTELLER Box 541 Murphy, North Carolina F.H.A. 2,3; Cheerleader 2; Transferred from Hayesville High School 4. SHIRLEY ALENE MULL Blairsville, Georgia Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Physical Fitness Award 1; Academic Letter 2; Intramural Club 2; Student Council 4; Class Comedian 4. MARY ELLEN NAVE Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina F.H.A. Club 2,3,4, Reporter 4. EVA NELL NEWTON Route 1 Marble, North Carolina Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Mono- gram Club 2,3; Library Club 4. JUDY DIANE O'DELL Route 3, Box 181 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Intramural Club 2,3, Secretary 3, Reporter 2; F.H.A. Club 4. HELEN ELIZABETH MARIE PACE Route 1, Box 54 Marble, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2,3; Basketball 2; Business Club 3; Home Economics Medal 3; Business Club 4. CHERYL PALMER Route 4 Morphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Club 2,3; Library Club 4. CYRUS GEORGE PARKER Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina JERRY CECIL PHILLIPS Route 1, Box 181 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 3,4. 134 Senior Directory ROSEMARY ELAINE PHILLIPS Box 12 Murphy, North Carolina Academic Letter 1; Felt Bar 2; Spanish Medal 1; D.E. Club Certificate of Merit 3; D.E.C.A. Club 4. JACKIE DOUGLAS POPE Box 48 A Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Biology Club 2, Biology Medal 2; Library Club Treasurer 3; Speech and Drama Club 4; Homecoming Escort 4. ELECTA GAIL PUETT Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Biology Letter 2; F.H.A. Club 3. DONALD ROBERTS Route 3 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. 2,3,4. JERRY LEE ROGERS Route 1, Box 99 Marble, North Carolina Health Careers Club President 4. LINDA SUE ROGERS Sunset Drive Murphy, North Carolina Scholastic Letter 1,2,3; I.V. Award 1; Spanish 3 Award 3; KANUHSHETA Staff 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Journalism Club 4. SHIRLEY ANN ROGERS Route 4 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Intramural Club 2; Health Careers Club 3,4. JAMES DAVID ROWLAND Route 1 Marble, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 2,3; Electricity Achievement Medal VO-AG. KATHY LYNN SANDERS Box 293 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Mono- gram Club 2,3; Physical Fitness Award 1,2; Spanish Letter 1; Journalism Club 4; KANUHSHETA Staff 4; Editor of Boomerang 4; Most School Spirit 4. WILLIAM BENJAMIN SCOTT Box 27 Murphy, North Carolina Football 1,2,3, All Conference 4; Most Valuable Lineman 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3, Treasurer 4; Student Council 1,2,4, Vice-President 3; Class Officer, Vice- President 1,3; Secretary 2, Reporter 4; Scholastic Letter 1,2,3; Conference Champion Mile Runner 3; KANUHSHETA Staff 4; Boomerang Staff 4. JOYCE ANN SELF Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Intramural Club 2. SUSAN LEE SHACKELFORD 201 Willow Street Murphy, North Carolina Transferred from North High School, Akron, Ohio 2; Economics Medal 2; Student Council 3; Library Club 3,4. MARY ALICE SHIELDS Route 2, Box 86 Culberson, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Physical Fitness Award 1; Algebra 1 Medal; Academic Letter 1; Basketball 2,3, Captain 4; Biology Club 2; Scholastic Letter 3,4; B.S.C.S. Medal 2; Beta Club 3,4; Beta Club Conven- tion in Raleigh 3; World History Medal 3; Class Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Student Council 3, Vice- President 4; Marshall 3; Rally Girl 4, Delegate to W.D.N.C.S.C.C. 3; Homecoming Court 4; Most Athletic 4. DENNY RAY SMITH Route 1, Box 103 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Band 1; Cheerleader 1; Talents Club 2; Harvest King Contestant 2; D.E. Club 3,4; World History Letter 3. PENNY FAYE SMITH Route 1, Box 103 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Alternate cheerleader 1,3; Cheer- leader 2,4; Student Council 1,2,4; Band 1,2; Class Officer, President 1; Vice-President 2; Secretary 3; Intra mural Club 3; Homecoming Court 3,4; Library Club 4. LOU ELLEN SNEED Route 3, Box 250 Murphy, North Carolina Bookkeeping 1 Medal 3; Library Club 4. WILLIAM C. STALCUP, JR. Box 413 Murphy, North Carolina Folk Song and Ballad Club; D.E.C.A. Club 3,4, Vice- President 3; President 4. JOHNNY DOUGLAS STEVENS Box 44 Murphy, North Carolina Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram 2,3,4; All-Conference 3,4; Unsung Hero 4; Best Looking 4. CYNTHIA LOU STILES Route 1, Box 149 Marble, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Academic Letter 1,2; Student Council 2; Intramural Club 2; Library Club 3,4, Reporter 3, Vice-President 4; -W.D.N.C.H.S.L.A. Delegate 3,4; N.C.H.S.L.A. Delegate 4. 135 Senior Directory JEAROLD LEE STILES Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Football 1; F.F.A. Club 2,3,4; Vice-President 3,4; Soil and Water Award 2; Speeching Award 3. VIVIAN ANN STILES Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Transferred from Waynesville High School 4; Drama Club 4; Pep Club 4. BETTY SUDDERTH Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 3; Scholas- tic Letter 3; F.H.A. Club 4, Historian 4. BILL SUDDERTH Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Health Careers Club 3. JOSEPHINE RAND TAYLOR Route 5, Box 188 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2; D.E.C.A. Club 3,4; D.E.C.A. Sweetheart Participant 3; Job Interview Contest 4. EVA LA VERNE TAYLOR Route 2, Box 123 Murphy, North Carolina Talent Club 2. SANDRA LEE THOMAS Route 3 Murphy, North Carolina Scholastic Letter 2; Music Medal 3; Business Club 3; Beta Club 3,4; Business Club 4; Certificate of Meritorious Award 3. STEVE ALAN THOMPSON Route 1 Culberson, North Carolina Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; Folk Song and Ballad Club 2; Health Careers Club Reporter 3; Modern Music Masters Club Reporter 4. MARY KATHY TIMPSON Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; D.E.C.A. Club 3, Secretary 4. BETTY SUE TOTHEROW Route 1 Marble, North Carolina English Letter 1; Biology Bar 2; F.H.A. Club 3; Library Club 4. CAROLYN LOUISE TOTHEROW Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Intramural Club 2,3, Sergeant-at- Arms 2; F.H.A. Club 4. CHARLES ROBERT TRANTHAM 108 Beal Circle Murphy, North Carolina Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3, 4; All-Conference Football Player 4; Most Valuable Lineman 4; All-Western Carolina Guard 4. DORIS JANE TWIGGS 103-A Beal Circle Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2; Library Club 4. LEWIS WALLS Route 1, Box 134 Marble, North Carolina F.F.A. Club Sentinel 4. WANDA CHRISTINE WARE Route 1, Box 84-A Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2. HAROLD WAYNE WELLS Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, S.M.C. Conference Champs 3, Track 4; Student Council 1,4; Freshman Class Treasurer; S.M.C. Football Champs 4; Boomerang Staff 4; KANUHSHETA Staff 4. DOUGLAS MILTON WHITE Tanglewopd Forest Murphy, North Carolina D.E.C.A. Club 3,4; Homecoming Court 4. MARTHA ANN WHITMORE Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Physical Fitness Award 1; Library Club 4. NANCY M. WIGGINS Route 1, Box 66 Murphy, North Carolina Physical Fitness Award 1; Intramural Club 2; Library Club 4. LINDA KAY WILCOX Route 4 Murphy, North Carolina Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 4. 136 An Athlete’s Prayer Our God, our one Head Coach divine. Guide us through life's playing time. Teach us how to play the game Only in a sporting vein. Endow us with the will to win, With a spirit striving from within. And Coach, teach us as we live and learn To expect only what we rightly earn. Quitting never; though discouraged, be Ever true to self, to team, to Thee. Keep us clean in speech and thought. In doing, and in living as we ought. Of hate and envy keep us free. For more deserving men than we. Prepare us now in friendly strife On the playing field of life. And someday. Master, Coach Supreme, Let us play on your great team. Author Unknown 138 Autographs 139 Autographs 140 f '