Murphy High School - Kanuhsheta Yearbook (Murphy, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1976 volume:

Tl|c Cla§§ of ’76 presents the Bicentennial Volume 24 1 Murphy High School Murphy, North Carolina ■ Table of Contents Celebrate 4 T cultf qifd 'T )epqr tn e iUS 10 Oi qniziltions 30 Classes 50 Sports 92 'Feqtuies 110 V celebrate — to look back on a memorable event and honor it in any way. It makes no diffe- rence whether with candles, fireworks, sales or songs, just so there is joy in the remembering. We on the annual staff have dedicated this Kanuhsheta as a celebration, not only to the events which happened 200 years ago that helped shape this country, but also as a future celebration to the events which happened this past year that helped shape each of our lives. I celebrate myself’ and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, I or every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. Walt Whitman fro m Lea ves of C rass 7 9 f r TA(. l i r V l W ’D I)EI� A HTM i: TS J dministrq,tion “Mr. Forrister, will you please come to the office . . . tardy slips . . . trying to be everywhere at once . “But 1 really was sick yesterday!” . . . drinking coffee . . . dealing with “explosions” . . . sickbay . . . running off copies . . . answering the phone . . . working out schedules . . . scholarships . . . “confe- rences” . . . SAT scores . . . talking things out. 12 Top Row, left to right: Mr. Bob Hendrix-Assistant Principal, Physical Science, Coach; Mrs. Peggy Gee-Secretary; Dr. Peter Cook Personal Guidance Counselor: Mr. John Jordan-Superin- tendent of Cherokee County Schools; Mr. Charles Forrister-Principal: Mrs. Ruth Pullium- Counselor. I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. Abraham Lincoln 13 ‘•English MINI COURSES BOMB ; TRADITIONAL TAKEOVER Essay questions . . . iambic pentameter . . . “Should it be who or whom?” . . . inde- pendent clauses . . . research papers . . . “I don’t see nuthin’ wrong with sayin’ ain’t” . . . English notebooks . . . “What was the author trying to say?” . . . sen- tence patterns . . . “Macbeth again???” . . . famous works of literature . . . “Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote” . . . creative writing . . . Mark Twain. Top Row, far right: Mrs. Velma Burch- English, Journalism. Middle Row, middle: Mrs. Patsy Hcndrix-Department Chairper- son, English; far right: Mrs. Jeannie Garrctt- English. Bottom Row, far left: Mr. David Newsome-English, U. S. History; far right: Mrs. Laura Postell-English. . . . either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. Benjamin Franklin Social $tudic$ OBSERVING MANKIND Analyzing world events . . . taking notes . . . looking at the past to better understand the present . . . “What is gerrymandering?” . . . hunting arrowheads . . . “The wise student would do some studying tonight”(Newsome) . . . drawing maps . . . cause and effect relation- ships . . . “Esta Susana en casa?” . . .judicial review . . . classroom debates . . . dialogues . . . George Washington. 16 Top Row, far left: Mr. James Wilson-Economics, World History, U. S. History, Geography. Bottom Row, far right: Mrs. Karen Wayman-Spanish, Democracy in Action. It is time for a new generation of leadership, to cope with new problems and new opportunities. For there is a new world to be won. John F. Kennedy (July 4, 1960) 17 o qA. SUPERSIMPLE? Surveying . . . dimension lines . . “But how do you prove it?” . . . a2+ b2=c2 . . . square roots . . . “Clear your desks” . . . trial and error . . . “Now people, I just can’t see why you don’t understand this. It’s super- simple!” . . . antiderivatives . . . imagi- nary numbers . . . multiplicative in- verses . . . trig and logs . . . parabolas ellipses . . . “Does anybody have an extra calculator?” . . . 12% of 100= ? . . . “Oh no, not word problems!” Metric System? Top Row, far left: Mr. Charles Smith- Mech. Drawing, Consumer Math, Geo- metry, Alg. I, General Math. Top Row, far right: Mrs. Sheila Snow- Alg. I and II, General Math, Business Math. Bottom Row, far right: Mr. Bob Jordan-General Math, Geometry, Math Analysis, Business Math. Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other. Booker T. Washington Doing experiments . . . “What is NaCl?” . . . memorizing the elements . . . dissecting earth- worms (“Do I have to touch it?”) . . . library notices . . . “Do we have to wear these aprons, Mr. Jolley?” . . . stolen magazines . . . paying for broken test tubes . . . “Is this poison ivy?” . . . using memonic devices . . . studying cloud formations . . . personality tests . . . “Stop playing with the mercury and get to work!” 20 Men love to wonder and that is the seed of our science. Ralph Waldo Emerson Top Row, far right: Mrs. Emma Louise Minor-Librarian, Library Science. Bottom Row, far left: Mrs. Geraldine Meadows-Biology, Counselor. Bottom Row, far right: Mr. Charles Jolley-Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics. 21 PREPARING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Leaving school early . . . scrubbing the oven . . . “Why can’t they mow the grass after school?” . . . color wheels . . . job interviews . . . “My car’s blocked in!” . . . art displays . . . recipe files . . . “Do I have to take the hem out again?” . . . exploring careers . . . getting out of art class . . . staying at the Ag. building . . . visiting plants. Top Row, far left: Mr. Wilber Roberts-Agriculture. Top Row, far right: Mr. Jim Roberts-Distributive Education. Middle Row, far left: Miss Jewell Garrett-Home Economics. Bottom Row, middle: Mrs. Ruth Bristol-1 .V. If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams ... he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. Henry David Thoreau ’Business qijd (.j IuMC NOTHING TAKES THE PLACE OF PRACTICE Trying not to look at the keys . . . speed writings . . . “Lesson 83? I thought we were doing Lesson 84!” . . . Shorthand bingo . . . new uniforms . . . bulky cases . . . rehearsing . . . “Strive for perfection” . . . homework every night . . . rating a 2 at the Abbeyville S. E. Invitational. . . Six Flags . . . “Spit out the gum!” . . . callused fingers . . . practice sets . . . concert scale . . . transcription tests. 24 Top Row, left: Mrs. Moselle Puett-Guitar, Chorus, Music; middle: Mrs. Barbara McConnell- Basic Business, Bookkeeping, Typing; far right: Mrs. Louise Gilbert-Typing, Shorthand, Basic Business. Bottom Row, far left: Mr. Steve Holcomb, Bandmaster. Music is the shorthand of emotion. 25 ‘’Physical ‘’Ed. ‘’Driver ‘’Ed. Physical conditioning . . . running suicides . . . “Ready? Exercise!” . . . broken shoestrings . . “Let’s go, Sonny Boy” . . .deodorant fights . . taking showers . . . “Check your mirrors” . . . sore muscles . . . Nerves of steel? . . . having to dress out . . . cold floors . . . peeping Toms . . . forgotten P.E. clothes . . . the nature trail . . . parallel parking. Top Row, far left: Mr. Jim McCombs-P.E., Advanced P.E., Psychology, Counseling; far right: Mr. Terry Postell-Biology, P.E.. Middle- Row, far left: Miss Sue Reynolds-World Geography, P.E., History. Bottom Row, far left: Mr. Ralph McConnell-Driver Education. The best pay that I ever got was experience, which I think is still the most valuable thing in the world. It is the one thing no man can take away from me. Henry Ford Working behind the scene to keep things running smoothly . . . scrubbing pots and pans . . . “cleaning up” bathroom graffitti . . . punching tickets . . . “Should we have green beans or slaw?” . . . muddy roads . . . discipline problems . . . Mr. Pruitt . . . notes from mothers. 28 Top Row, far left: Lunchroom Staff-Mrs. Nell McDonald, Mrs. Jettie Cornwell, Mrs. Mollie Worley, Mrs. Virginia Mintz; near left: Pearly Chastain-Maintenance; near right: Mechanics-J. D. Peek, Harold Lovingood, Roy Kephart; far right: Howard Carter-Maintenance. Bottom Row, far left: Mrs. Lona Davis-Dietition; middle: Janitors-Mrs. Greta Young, Mrs. Betty Whitener; far right: Bus Drivers-Standing, Kenny Messer, Gerald Dockery, Lewis Jones, Charles Carter, Cullen Clark, Eddie Kephart, Wayne Nix; On Bus, Ray Whitmore, Ivy Lovingood, April Chastain, David Abernathy, Jimmy Rogers, Tim Thompson. I Stqdeqt (• Uqcil Sponsored refreshments . . . Installed cracker machine . . . Foundations for garbage cans Garden area between main building and roundhouse . . . Redneck day . . . Powder puff football game . . . Polly want a cracker? . . . Sorry, the machine’s out-of-order . . . How about some cookies? . . . Mrs. Gee, it ate my money again! . . . Did you say it’s fixed? . . . MHS students want a cracker, cookie or potato chip? . . . Get it in the lobby! . . . Thank-you Student Council and Mr. Jordan!!! Top, left to right: Joyce Dockery, Mark Grizzle, Robbin Rose, Bebeie Cornwell, Mary Farmer, Karen Brendle, Jennie Crawford, Pam Honeycutt, Gail McDaniel, Anthony Segars, Gary Graves. Bottom: Jackie Owens, Lewis Jones, Rob Manchester, Kris Weber, Danny Townson, Ingrid Weber, Twyla Carroll, Tim Thomp- son, Bill Owen. Left to right: Tim Thompson, President; Twyla Carroll, Secretary-Treasurer; Bill Owen, Vice-President. Jordan Sponsor 32 Back, left to right: Kris Weber, Secretary; Mrs. Sheila Snow, Sponsor; Albert J. Clonts, Treasurer. Front: Brenda Farmer, Presi- dent; Ivy Lovingood, Vice-President; Becky Wallace, Reporter. Could you find it in your heart to buy a candle? . . . How about a cupcake, or a nice book, perhaps . . Convention at Raleigh . . . Sponsor family at Christmas . . . Help fire victims . . . Yard sale . . . Initiation . Boy Cheerleaders . . .Girl Homelies Senior Farewell Dinner. The Beta Club helped a family at Christmas this year. Back, left to right: Rhonda Freeman, Rob Manchester, Donnie Ledford, Greg Decker, Tim Thompson, Twyla Carroll, Ann Frankum, Gail McDaniel, Albert J. Clonts, Pam Brugh, Lewis Jones, Tim Davis. Third: Elizabeth Wells, Lynn Peek, Cynthia Bolt, Nicki Loudermilk, Becky Ivester, Dean Dalrymple, Tammy Hatchett, Helen Mills, Brenda Farmer, Marian Stiles, Gary Earley, Patsy McDonald. Danny Townson. Second: Emily Tatum, Dottie Yonce, Wanda Wilson, Ivy Lovingood, Kris Weber. Front: Becky Wallace, Robbin Rose. 33 ‘•Pep HOMECOMING COSTLY, BUT BEST “Hi there, we’re selling things to raise money for the Murphy High School Pep Club . . . How about some nice candy? . . . It’s only SI .50 a box ... We have some lovely iron-on patches with Bulldogs on them . . . I’m sure your kids would adore one ... if none of this appeals to you, there is one other item . . A beautiful black and gold visor with an “M” on it ... We have to pay for Homecoming, you know, so get the spirit and help!” . . . bonfires . . . cheering at games . . . cheering at pep rallies . . . cheering the Bulldogs on. f ■ Left to right: Donna Ramsey, Treasurer; Rodney Hampton, Secretary; Pam Brugh, Vice-President; Andy Fralick, President; Mrs. Laura Postell and Mrs. Karen Wayman, Sponsors. First Row, left to right: Belinda Smart, Donna Ramsey, Suzi Mull, Jim Carlson, Nadine O’Dell, Dwayne Kilpatrick. Sally Eller, Debbie Thompson, Sharon Picklesimer, Gary Woods, Donna Amos, Chuck Gomes. Second Row: Randy Stiles, Scott Givens, Betty Pope, Lori Shook, Myra Martin, Lynn Earley, Gloria Picklesimer, Jennie Crawford, Sharon Lambert, Maryland O’Dell, Gail McDaniel, Sandy Coffey, Bebeie Cornwell. Third Row: Lisa Woody, Rhonda Mingus, Jackie Beerkins, Jenny Mason, Brenda Phillips, Pam Honeycutt, Teresa Jackson, Lisa Timpson, Pam Brugh, Lisa Isaacs, Cindy Dickey, Cynthia Bolt, Kathy Calhoun, Martha Hall,Nicki Louder - milk, Janet Crisp. 34 Jr A £ isN ‘ - a'� ' „ i ; :.-� .r -;. ■; .; i8§HS|L,'. A:- llak . ■skV.- ■ .. mm ■AS (JVIonograrr i M We want two points! . . . R-E-B-O-U-N-D, Rebound, Rebound! . . . Hey Ref, that was a foul on him if I ever saw one! . . . Oh, no! Not another technical foul! Touchdown!!! . . . Many, many injuries . . . Another penalty? . . . Hey, don’t fumble . . . GO! BULL- DOGS!!! . . . That’s the way we like it . . . Sweaters and jackets! 6Dccs|i Only three periods a day . . . going to work the rest of the day . . . extra spending money . . . selling candy bars . . . banquet . . . Donna Lewis, Miss DECA . . . Debi Brcndle, District Job Inter- view Winner . . . leaving at 11:30 ... Mr. James Roberts, Sponsor. (Below) Left to Right: Dixie West, Historian; Tony Dockery, Vice-President; Donna Lewis, President; Belinda Gaddis, Secretary-Treasurer. Left to Right: Mrs. Velma Burch, Sponsor; Andy Fralick, Paul Crisp, Rodney Hampton, Bebeie Cornwell, Gary Woods, Twyla Carroll, Debbie Graves, Janet Foust. 9ouil|alisn|' 36 Gafeeil) Several speakers on careers . . . Visits to various and sundry jobs around Murphy . . . Variety of table games . . . Trying to decide what our numerous careers will be in the near future . . . Mrs. Ruth Bristol, Sponsor. Left to Right: Melinda Phillips, Treasurer; Don Lovingood, Vice- President; Dena Carter, President; Jeff Mashburn, Secretary. Front Row, left to right: William Brendle, Jeff Mashburn, Tim Frankum, Randy Curtis, Dwayne Can- non. Second Row: Mrs. Ruth Bristol, Sponsor; Terry Brendle, Dena Carter, Teresa Jump, Patsy Whitener, Darlene McCoy, Melinda Phillips. Back Row: Freddie Conley, Freddie Colbert, Jack Little, Don Lovingood, Danny Bryson, Mar cal Lyle. 37 )Jui|ioi ’ 6ivitaqt S2.50 dues . . . Builders of Good Citizenship” . . • Cupcakes . . . Cookies . Cakes . . . Cashews . . . Peanuts . . . Doughnuts . . . Steak House Meetings . . Visited Civitans . . . Civitan Creed . . . Pictures with Santa Claus . . .MY CREED proclaimed by the Man of Galilee: What- soever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.” Back, left to right: Sharon Picklesimer, Treasurer; Pam Gray, Secretary; Peggy Golden, Vice-President; Nancy Chastain, President. Front: Mr. James Wilson, Sponsor. Back, left to right: Martha Hall, Lynn Gilbert, Janet Crisp, Gail McDaniel, Sharon Pickle- simer, Peggy Golden, Pam Wiggins, Sandy Coffey, Pam Gray, Nancy Chastain, Kathy Cal- houn, Myra Martin. Front: Cindy Dickey, Dean Dalrymple, Nicki Loudermilk, Lisa Isaacs, Cynthia Bolt, Kathy Kilby, Coy Jones, Scott Givens, Jackie Carroll. 38 _ i mm mmm______ Front, left to right: Lori Shook, Jackie Beerkens, Donna Ramsey, Suzi Mull. Second: Ginger Hall, Linda Dockery, Belinda Smart, Karen Waldroup. Third: Janet Morlcy, Teresa Roberts, Janice Stiles, Sandy Thomasson. Fourth: Rhonda Mingus, Bill Coffey, Emily Tatum, June Beavers. Back: Robbin Rose, Gale Beavers, Becky Wallace, Teresa Hawkins. The Spirited Youth helped the Joslin children in their annual Christmas party. Santa came and brought the children goodies. Left to right: Becky Wallace, Secre- tary-Reporter; Belinda Smart, Trea- surer; Emily Tatum, President; Robbin Rose, Vice-President. spirited Yoij li Interesting speakers . . . Refreshments . . . Christmas party . . . Santa Claus . . . Easter party . . . Devotions . . . Mrs. Geraldine Meadows, Sponsor . . . Only two veteran members, all the rest were new recruits! 39 Sitting, left to right: Cheryl Hall, Cheryl Clark. Carol Tanner, Randall Davis, Sharon Hayes, Pat Bren die, Dianne Smith, Mattie Ann Allen, David Jump, Mary Helen Allen, Anna Beavers, Charles Davis, Evon Thomas, Kathie Phillips, Angie Stalcup, Sharon Lambert, Patty Popular, Donna Thomas, Wanda Roberson, Becky Mauney, Sandra Titmus, Phyllis Cook. Standing: James Tanner, Robert Whitener, Randy Stiles, Evelyn Johnson, Nancy Patterson. Libi i Instead of turkey for Christmas, how about a nice pizza from our very own Pizza Hut? . . . We have interesting programs . . . Interesting speakers, too ... It all starts at our January meeting . . . We top off the year with an annual picnic. Left to right: Sharon Lambert, Reporter; Pat Brendle, Secretary-Treasurer; Becky Mauney, Vice-President; Donna Thomas, President; Mrs. Emma Louise Minor, Sponsor. 40 Left to right: Thurman Eller, President; Susan Ridenhour, Vice-President; Linda Hughes, Secretary. '’Bqpd Deciding on new uniforms for the band . . . Hey, we’re getting sweaters and letters now! . . . But do we really need a Constitution for the band? . . . We don’t have a George Washington or a Thomas Jefferson. But we do have Mr. Steve Holcomb, Sponsor . . . Let’s not forget our Seniors at the Band Banquet!!! First Row, left to right: Sally Eller, Gary Earley, Sherry Garrett, April Chastain, Linda Hughes, Nancy Whitener, Ivy Lovingood. Second: Becky Ivester, Greg Ledford, Teresa Mullholland, Ingrid Weber, Dean Dalrymple, Becky Fralick, Tommy Konig. Third: Thurman Eller, Terry Waggoner, Bryant Kinney, Dwayne Kilpatrick, Jorge Seigle, Jim Carlson, Lisa Woody. Fourth: Jeff Ledford, Anthony Segars, Cullen Clark, Chris Pack, Tim Thompson, Susan Ridenhour. 41 Science Hey, Mr. Jolley, have you got any Nitro- Glyccrin? ... 1 only want to blow the school up!!! ... If you take a little CO2 and add some H20, you get . . . Don't break any of those test tubes, ’cause they cost 1 6 apiece . . . Pneuma- tic troughs . . ■ Graduated cylinders. Left to right: Tammy Hatchett, Trea- surer; Becky Hill, Secretary, Mr. Charles Jolley, Sponsor; Danny Rich, Vice-Presi- dent: Sarah Wells, President. Left to right: Becky Hill, Tammy Hatchett, Junelle Graves, Terry Beavers, Danny Rich, Gary DeVal 42 Front, left to right: Roger Hughes, Larry Phillips, Donald Dockery, Kenneth Chastain, Derwin Chastain, Paul Radford. Johnny McCoy. Back: Johnny Kernea, Terry Coleman, Flex Rose, Billy Joe Derreberry, Jerry Pressley, Mike Dockery, Jeff Leatherwood. John Deese, Wendell Chastain, Rex Barnett, Robert Dockery. TqtHic iFafinei of (v n|erieq. Contests . . . Exhibits at the County Fair . . . Mr. Wilbur Roberts, Sponsor . . . FFA jackets . . . Learning the How- To of just about everything . . Can you work on my car during this period? Left to right: Mr. Wilbrn Roberts, Sponsor; Terry Cole- man, Sentinel; Roger Hughes, Treasurer; Johnny Kernea, Sec- retary; Larry Phillips, Presi- dent. 43 Phoebe Graves. Margaret Mills. Joyce Dockery, Jenny Crawford, Cindy Nix. Mary Evans. Doris Mashburn Janet Dillard,Tammy Moss.Lyne Garrison, Sandi Ingram. Lisa Hendrix, Linda Shields, Tammy Tanner, Michelle Roberson, Teresa Adams, Tracey Roberson, Susie Flemming, Audrey Beavers, Susan Decker, Cynthia Taylor, Pam Hedrick, Linda Ashe, Allene Tanner, Kathy Rober- son, Gail Tanner, Marcia Wells, Pat Thomas, DiAnn Woods, Lcsa Laney, Becky Roberts. Debbie Rose, Diana Cook, Jane Panther. Marian Stiles, Sheila Totherow. Jead Turner, Wanda Wilson, Felicia McCoy, Lisa Twiggs, Debbie Stiles,Terry McDonald, Rhonda Taylor, Catherine McCollum. fll'A Interesting speakers . . . Program for young children . . . Picnic, inside, but it beats nothing . . . Planning Valentine Party for Feb- ruary!! Broken strings ...EBGDAE... Talent show . . . Some sort of public appearance . . . Banged up cases . . . Oh, my fingertips are sore . .. Cut my fingernails? Greg Mulkey, Randy Thomas, Tim Johnson, Tony Thomp- son, Tony Curtis, Bill Carlson, Paul Evans. Chess Front Row, left to right: Mack Dockery, Tony Dockery, Verlon Enloe, Trent Wright. Second Row: Randy Cook, Bruce London, Mitchell Decker, Donna Dawkins. Back Row: Steven Kent, Randall Clark, Glenn Kephart, Tony Dalrymple. Mr. David Newsome, Sponsor. Check . . . chess tournament . . . Do I have to play him? . . . castle . . . you ruined my plan . . . Don’t take my Queen! . . . hurry up . . . shut up, I’m concentrating . . . CHECK- MATE! Radio CQ . . . breaker, break- er .. . 10-4 . . . Novice license . . . clicking keys . . .that’s negative . 73’s . . . frequencies . . . dit-dit-dit, dah-dah-dah, dit-dit-dit. Left to Right: Mr. Jim Foust, Sponsor; Dave Rowland, Eddie Dockery, Mark Grizzle, Marty Freeman, Perry Stalcup. 45 G� lf Fore! ... You mean to tell me this is only par 3? ... I thought it was at least a par 5 ... You ought to see my new putter . . . Play it where it lies ... Mr. Bob Jordan Sponsor. Playing softball . . . Vol- leyball . . • It’s my turn to serve . . . Speedball . . I can’t wait for warm weather . . .Miss Sue Reynolds, Sponsor. Left to right: Jackie Owens, Shawn McCollum. Danny Thompson, J. C Gibson, Ken Farmer. Left to right: Angie Lyles. Karen Brendle, Brenda Rogers, Gloria Farmer, Sandy Byers, Brenda Phillips. Mariam Thompson. Donna Thompson, Sandra Taylor, Cindy Davis, Pamela Kephart, Rosemary Sutton, Karen Carter, Brenda Kernea. 46 Left to Right: Elizabeth Wells, Donnie Ledford, Teresa Burgess. Dean Mashburn, LisaTimpson, Scott Nichols, Gloria Picklesinier. Donna Amos, Tony Kent, Brenda Worley, Marc de Wild, Robbie Roberts, Nadine O’Dell, Jennifer Mason. SpqilisYl Casa . . . Que pasa . . . Habla cs Espanol? ... Si!!! ... Pinatas at Christmas . . . Lots of candy! . . . Beautiful bulletin boards . . . Mrs. Karen Wayman, Sponsor. CHE Camping . . . Hiking . . . Ecology . . Hill climbing . . . Mountain cross- ing . . . Stream fording . . . Aching back and legs . . . Tired people . . . Mr. Charles Smith, Sponsor. Back Row, left to right: Danny Byers, John Weatherington, James Stuart, Butch Graham, Randall Gra- ham, Danny Graham. Front Row: Dexter Hubbard, Mike Mason. Keith Thurman, Darryl Fox, Michael Roberts. Editor: Emily Tatum Assistant Editor: Janet Foust Business Manager: Gary Woods Senior Editor: Bebeie Cornwell Junior Editor: Albert Clonts Sophomore Editor: Ivy Lovingood Freshman Editor: Nancy Whitener 8th Grade Editor: Linda Hughes 7th Grade Editor: Joe Lochaby Organizations Editor: Suzi Mull Sports Editor: Lee Wilmot Features Editor: Andy Fralick Faculty Editor: Twyla Carroll Departments Editor: Debbie Graves Photographer: Paul Crisp Photographer: Rodney Hampton Advisor: Mrs. Velma Burch Emily and Janet Bebeie and Debbie Lee and Paul Albert and Joe Ivy and Nancy Gary and Twyla Boomerang Editor: Andy Fralick Assistant Editor: Rodney Hampton Business Manager: Gary Woods Assistant Business Manager: Joe Lochaby Sports Editor: Lee Wilmot Photographer: Paul Crisp Advisor: Mrs. Velma Burch Reporters: Twyla Carroll Linda Hughes Albert Clonts Ivy Lovingood Bebeie Cornwell Suzi Mull Janet Foust Emily Tatum Debbie Graves Nancy Whitener Andy and Rodney Suzi and Linda 49 David Abernathy Jane Alexander Preston Allen Mary Helen Allen Barbara Anderson Melvin Ballew Blain Barnett Terry Blakcmore Debra Brcndlc Ervin Brown Angie Call Bill Carlson Ricky Carroll Twyla Carroll Charles Carter April Chastain Nancy Chastain Cullen Clark Kathy Clayton Albert Clouts David Coffey Diana Cook Steve Cordell Bebcie Cornwell Denise Cornwell Paul Crisp Ricky Curtis Dean Dalrymple 54 55 56 Reta Davis Greg Decker George Deesc Tom Deweese Wanda Dillard Donald Dockery Doris Dockery Gerald Dockery Robert Dockery Steve Dockery Tim Dockery Marty Douglas Betty Farmer Brenda Farmer Ken Farmer Janet Foust Carlton Fowler Darryl Fox Andy Fralick Ann Frankum Belinda Gaddis Lynn Gilbert Peggy Golden Danny Graves Debbie Graves John Graves Samuel Graves Johnny Hall Rodney Hampton 57 Keith Harbin Connie Hogan Linda Hughes Steve Hughes Lynn James Evelyn Johnson Eddie Kephart Tommy Konig Lee Lackey Perry Lance David B. Laney David E. Laney Greg Ledford Donna Lewis Joe Lochaby Ivy Lovingood Rob Manchester Eddie Martin Myra Martin Mike Mason Kenneth McClure Catherine McCollum Eddie McDaniel Keith McMahan Kenny Messer Helen Mills Suzi Mull David Murphy Wayne Nix 59 Sharon Norton Bruce Oliver Bill Owen Bobby Palmer Danny Phillips Sharon Picklesimer Jeff Plcmmons Johnny Queen L. T. Radford Tony Raxter Charles Rogers Jimmy Rogers Robbin Rose Winifred Shields Vinson Sims Diane Smith Kathy Sneed Ronald Spivey Mike Stalcup Perry Stalcup Sandra Stalcup Randy Stewart Carl Stiles Michael Sutton Peggy Sutton Emily Tatum Christie Taylor Cynthia Taylor Donna Thomas 60 Senior Beta Club Members: Front Row, left to right: Emily Tatum, Twyla Carroll, Ivy Lovingood, Brenda Farmer, Becky Wallace, Ann Frankum, Helen Mills, Kris Weber, Doris Dockery. Back Row: Tim Thompson, Danny Townson, Greg Decker, Rob Manchester, Albert J. Clonts, Dean Dalrymple, Jeff Younce. 61 Patricia Thomas Debra Thompson Rita Thompson Tim Thompson Danny Town son Jean Turner Ricky Twiggs Becky Wallace Kris Weber Dixie West Jerry Whitener Nancy Whitener Ray Whitmore Lee Wilmot Diane Woods Gary Woods Terry Worley Jeff Yonce 62 DANDELION DAYS All our dandelion days are done and so we’ll run the fields no more in search of wild roses that grow out on the moor. All our dandelion days are done and so we’ll turn our heads away from every silver morning and every golden day. But sweet September’s open arms belonged to us and held us once. Remember when the summertime sang songs to us and only us. All our dandelion days are done and so we’ll run the fields no more for all the wild roses have withered on the moor. Rod McKuen JUNIOR MARSHAL . r . .Jw Front Row, left to right: Tammy Hatchett. Lisa Isaacs. Wanda Jean Wilson. Beckv I Marian Stiles, Cynthia Bolt, Tim Davis� Teresa Adams John Allen Mattie Allen Steve Allen Carl Auvil Darryl Barnett Linda Beaver Kenneth Beavers Alan Blakemorc Cynthia Bolt Pat Bren die Steve Brooks Pam Brugh Danny Byers Kathy Calhoun Rodney Cannon Bedford Chambers Bruce Chastain Charles Chastain Wendell Chastain Cheryl Clark Brian Clayton Sandra Coffey Brenda Cook Phyllis Cook Phil Craig Rhonda Crain Janet Crisp Cheryl Curtis Tony Curtis Cindy Davis Tim Davis Billy Derreberry Susan Decker Cindy Dickey Tony Dickey Mike Dillard Eddie Dockery Mike Dockery Tony Dockery Gary Earley Thurman Eller Mike English Terry Fair Jimmy Farmer 66 68 Mike Foust Rhonda Freeman Bobby Gaddis Sherry Garrett Danny Gee J. C. Gibson Scott Givens Bill Gomez Morris Graves Robert Graves Pam Gray Steve Guthrie Phil Haigler Vic Haigler Cheryl Hall Martha Hall Johnny Hartness Tammy Hatchett Sharon Hayes Wanda Helton Becky Hill Pam Honeycutt David Hubbard Dan Hughes Rhuel Hughes Lisa Isaacs Becky Ivester Tim Johnson Coy Jones Lewis Jones Teresa Jones Darryl Kephart Kim Kephart Johnny Kernea Mike Lackey Jeff Leather wood Donnie Ledford Pam Ledford Nicki Loudermilk Sandy Martin Steve Martin Ford Mauldin Becky Mauney Gail McDaniel Mike McDonald 69 Patsy McDonald Ricky McDonald Sandy Morris Maryland O’Dell Jackie Owens Nancy Patterson Lynn Peek Katliy Phillips Larry Phillips Patty Popular Jerry Pressley Van Rivenbark Sandra Roberson Wanda Roberson Flex Rose Darryl Smith Douglas Sneed Steve Spiva David Stalcup Tim Stalcup Angie Stalcup Donald Stiles Marian Stiles Sandra Stiles James Stuart Carol Taylor Sandra Taylor Randy Thomas Evon Thomas Donna Thompson Danny Thompson Tony Thompson Sheila Totherow Tony Ware David Waters Elizabeth Wells Marcie Wells Sarah Wells Pam Wiggins Wanda Jean Wilson Dottie Yonce 70 71 Donna Amos Linda Ashe Bobby Baker Rex Barnett Doug Beal Anna Beavers Cheryl Beavers June Beavers Tim Beavers Bruce Bowman David Brown Teresa Brown Teresa Burgess Jim Carlson Jackie Carroll Brenda Carter Derwin Chastain Iris Chastain Kenneth Chastain Bill Coffey Terry Coleman Susan Cook Jenny Crawford Charles Davis Donna Dawkins 73 John Deese Marc de Wild Joyce Dockery Leon Dockery Linda Dockery Mack Dockery Robert Dockery Tony Dockery Nancy Edwards Sally Eller Paul Evans Brian Farmer Jerry Farner Lee Ferguson Marty Freeman Chuck Gomes Jamie Graves Linda Graves Phoebe Graves Mark Grizzle Ginger Hall Terry Hall Buddy Hampton Pam Hedrick Pamela Heltzcl David Hembree Dexter Hubbard Brenda Hughes Keith Hughes Roger Hughes James Huskins David Hyatt Teresa Jackson Tim Johnson Charles Jones David Jump Tony Kent Tammy Kcphart Larry Kernea Dwayne Kilpatrick Bryant Kinney Sharon Lambert Harold Laney Lesa Laney Jeff Ledford 75 Renee Ledford Bruce London Angie Lyles Dean Mashburn Jennifer Mason Shawn McCollum Johnny McCoy Mike McDonald Margaret Mills Rhonda Mingus Kathy Moore Janet Morley Andrea Mulkey Scott Nichols Cindy Nix Nadine O’Dell Angie Owen Bobby Pace Chris Pack Gloria Picklesimer Teresa Pullium Melinda Queen Paul Radford Donna Ramsey Lester Richardson Sharon Richardson Susan Ridcnhour Kathy Roberson Micky Roberson Robbie Roberts Teresa Roberts Vickie Rogers Tim Roper Gwen Rose Anthony Segars Jorge Seiglie Ricky Shelton Belinda Smart Carole Stiles James Stiles Janice Stiles Randy Stiles Steven Swint Aliene Tanner Carol Tanner V 76 Gail Tanner Tammy Tanner Philip Tatum Dolvin Thigpen Sandra Thomasson Debbie Thrasher Sandra Titmus Terry Waggoner Gary Westmoreland Larry Westmoreland Robert Whitener Tim Williams Eddie Woods Lisa Woody Brenda Worley John Woznick 78 FRESHMAN OFFICERS Jeanne Crisp - President David Hughes - Vice-President Jenny Mauldin - Secretary Ricky Lyles - Treasurer (kneeling) Kathy Adams Martin Allen Jerry Anderson Wayne Ashe Tommy Battle Niki Beal Valeric Beal Audrey Beavers Terry Beavers Jackie Beerkins Gary Brcndlc Karen Brcndlc William Brcndlc Mary Brown Danny Bryson Roy Bryson Sandy Byers Cindy Cannon Dcwaync Cannon Lisa Carringcr Jimmy Carroll Dcna Carter Karen Carter Gary Chambers Avery Chastain Randall Clark Charlene Colbert Fred Colbert Terresa Colbert Freddie Conely Randy Cook Ty Corbin Joey Cordell Jeanne Crisp Ava Crowe Randy Curtis Tony Dalrymple Randall Davis Mitchell Decker Gary Deval Janet Dillard George Dockery James Dockery Janet Dockery Patricia Dockery Lynn Earley Vcrlon Enloe Mary Evans Gloria Farmer Gordon Farmer Mary Farmer Susie Flemming Becky Fralick Tim Frankum Julie Fowler Lynn Ciirrison Warren Golden Randall Graham Gary Graves Debra Grindstaff Billy Hall Cindv Hall Jeff Hall Teresa Hawkins Kathy Hefty Lisa Hendrix Donnie Hogsed David Hughes Eugene Hughes Tim Hughes Sandra Ingram Ronnie Jackson Bernice Johnson Donald Johnson Greg Johnson Keith Jones Teresa J ump Steve Kent Glenn Kephart Pam Kephart Brenda Kcrna Kathy Kilby Troy Kilpatrick Wren Ledford Jack Little Mitch Lloyd David Lovingood Marcal Lyle Ricki Lyles Ann Manchester Steve Martin Doris Mashburn Jeff Mashburn Dawn Massey Wade Massey Jenny Mauldin Tim Mauney Darlene McCoy Feleshia McCoy Greg McDonald Lisa McDonald Lorrie McDonald Donnie Morrow Tenna Moss Teresa Mullholland Greg Mulkey Sammy Myers Eric Oliver Jerry Oliver Marie Oliver Nancy Palmer Jane Panther Sandy Parker Darryl Patterson Brenda Phillips Garry Phillips Melinda Phillips Betty Pope Carlene Prather Robbie Queen Larry Radford Stanley Raxter Danny Rich Tracy Roberson Becky Roberts Gary Roberts Mike Roberts Shelia Roberts Brenda Rogers Debbie Rose Dane Rowland Dean Stalcup Mary Lou Steele Linda Shields Lori Shook Dereck Shumake Billy Stiles Brenda Stiles David Stiles Debbie Stiles John Sutton Rosemary Sutton Danny Tanner Dawn Taylor Rhonda Taylor Marian Thompson Annette Thurman Lisa Timpson Kathy Totherow Mitchell Totherow Susan Trull Frank Turner Lisa Twiggs Karen Waldroup Ingrid Weber Patsy Whitener Missi Williams Tony Woody Trent Wright 84 ‘Junior «High Seventh Grade Teachers: Mr. Melvin Payne,Mrs. Jane Reynolds,Mr. Marvin Hampton. 86 Eighth Grade Teachers: Mr. Wayne Watson, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, Miss Laurie Sprung, Mr. Danny Vaughn. Midgets, bottom: Barry Brew, Keith Zimmerman, Tony Colbert, Darryl Hall, Tim Anderson, Jonathan Dickey, Gary Hughes. Middle: Tommy Kent, Jimmy Messer, Darryl Laney, Greg Keith, Joey Copeland, Darryl Rose, Emmett Oliver. Top: Keith Martin, Scott Gentle, Danny Moore, Jeff McCoy, Bobby Kep- hart, James Johnson, Donny Jackson. 87 I Patricia Allen Art Amos Philip Anderson Trent Anderson Missy Ashe Paul Beavers Ingrid Beerkins Edith Bone Barry Brugh Pamela Bryant Paula Bryant Maria Bryant Mike Bryson Bruce Burgess Mike Caylor Arvil Chastain Tammy Chastain Bobby Clayton Mary Colbert Renee Colbert Brenda Cook Joey Copeland James Cornwell Pam Cornwell Jennifer Craig Tammy Davis Sheila Davis Mark Decker Kippy Deese Darrell Dockery Karen Dockery Mike Dockery Monica Dockery Jerry Edwards Lisa Fair Tina Ford Melanie Forrister Clint Franks Billy Freeman J. L. Freeman Joyce Garret Mary Ann Garret Bob Gentry Angie Gibson Mark Golden Bennie Jo Graham Lori Graves Susan Guthrie Robin Hall 88 Claude Hartness Allen Hayes Ronnie Heltzel Edward Holloway LuAnn Holloway Jeannie Horton 1980 Gary Hughes Lisa Hughes Helen Ivester Donnie Jackson David Jeffcrys James Johnston Greg Keith Tommy Jo Kent Bobby Kephart Merle Kephart Tommy Kephart Barry Killian Marta Lambert Darrell Lancy Tim Leatherwood Pam London Keith Martin Sharon Martin Jeff McCoy David McDonald Peter McKeon Ricky Morrow Donna Mull Roger Nix Emmett Oliver Judy Owens Cariotta Palmer Edward Palmer Jeffrey Palmer Steve Rhodes George Ramsey Jackie Ramsey Troy Roberson Tammy Rose Linda Self Margaret Smith Darrell Spivey Jeanie Strickland Lewis Taylor William Taylor Kim Thomas Emmett Thompson Eric Townson Mark Vaughn Mark Wiggins Jennifer Woody Teresa Worley Deborah Witt Keith Zimmerman Mike Carter Tainmy Carter Tracy Carter Patricia Chastain Jane Marie Chavis Darryl Clark Donna Coffey Tony Colbaugh Tony Colbert Purnell Colbert Mark Cole Jimmie Colman Carla Crawford Charmain Crittendon Melissa Decker Melinda Deese Bobby Deweese Jonathan Dickey Jackie Dobson Sherry Edwards Eddie Evans Jon Fralick Max Garrett Robert Gee Steve Gibson Connie Golden Tim Gomes Kenny Graham Johnny Graham Paula Gray Myra Hampton Kim Hendrix Mike Hogsed Cynthia Hughes Danny Hughes Sonya Hughes Brink Isaacs Lisa Johnson Paula Jones Scott Jones 90 Vicki Jones Lisa Kent Vickie Kent Dewain Kephart Lori Kephart Phil Kephart Sandra Killian Kenneth Laney Jeff LcFevers Jeff Martin Rhonda Mashburn Estelle Mayberry Melanie McClure Jim McCombs Tanya McConnell Gene McDonald Janet McDonald Rickey McDonald Alice McGaha Susie McGaha Tina McKeever Terry McKcon Randy Mingus Mike Moneymaker Debbie Morrow Michelle Mulkcy Mary Nichols Holly Nix Mike Pack Leslie Palmer Sherry Peek Fred Rippen. Clinton Roberson Eddie Rogers Darryl Rose Alina Seigle Carol Jean Smith Aggie Sprung Adam Sutton Archie Tabor Jeff Taylor Kathy Thompson Melonie Vaughn Tammy Worley (yPOKTS Football The 1975 football season at Murphy High School was one that was filled with high and low points. The Bulldogs went into the State AA Playoffs for the second straight year, but this time lost a heartbreaker, 7-6, to Sun Valley in the second round of competition. The ’75 Bulldogs were a team who followed in the footsteps of the great 1974 team, who were State Champs and had an un- defeated season. But the Bull- dogs this season were also a “great” team, great in the sense that they had the winner’s in- stinct and fought to the final second of the game, great in the way they withstood a plague of injuries and were always ready to give their opponents a com- petitive battle, and great in the way that the nine seniors were the nucleus of the Bulldog team and led the younger players who were called on to fill the vacant spots left on the team. They were great in the sense that they fought their way for eight victo- ries and great in the way that they represented our school so that we can be proud to have been a part of the “Spirit of ’76.” First Row, left to right: Bill Owen, Carl Stiles. Second Row: Tony Dickey, Ken McClure, Lee Lackey. Third Row: Dan Hughes, David Hubbard, Alan Blakemore. Fourth Row: Bill Gomes, Jimmy Farmer, Lee Ferguson. Fifth Row: Gary West- moreland, Eric Oliver, Larry Kernea. 94 J0 T 1975 MURPHY BULLDOGS 8-4-0 We They Swain 42 0 Andrews 27 6 Sylva-Webster 20 40 West Fannin 28 6 Franklin 28 3 Hayesville 54 6 Robbinsville 12 20 Franklin 22 10 Cleveland 12 41 Swain 48 20 State Playoffs Allegheny 22 21 Sun Valley 6 7 First Row, left to right: Johnny Queen, David Murphy. Second Row: Marty Douglas, Wayne Nix, Bryan Clayton. Third Row: Danny Gee, Carl Auvil, Mike English. Fourth Row: Tim Roper, David Hembree, Jerry Farner. Fifth Row: Steve Swint, Larry Westmoreland, Keith Hughes. Not Pictured: Steve Dockery. 95 Seniors Were A senior football player is one that any coach looks for- ward to having during his football campaign. This was no exception at Murphy High in 1975. Coaches Terry Postell, Bob Hendrix and Wayne Watson had nine senior Dogs who would be the backbone of the 1975 Bulldogs. Nine who would be leaders and called upon to carry on the winning tradition at Murphy High. Each senior Bulldog was an indivi- dual who was different from the others on the football team yet contributed in his own way to the success of the season. Seven of the nine Bulldogs played football all 4 years at Murphy High School. David Murphy, Lee Lackey and Johnny Queen were members of the starting Bulldog backfield that gained over 2500 yards this season. Quarterback Marty Douglas passed for over 500 yards and also was a regular in the Bulldog defensive backfield for the past two seasons. Carl Stiles and Bill Owen, returning starters in the line were both co-captains and solid for the Bulldogs on the line. Steve Dockery, a guard, was valuable to the Bulldogs on the special teams. Ken McClure also a guard, was a starter, but was in- jured early in the season and played only in the first few games. David Murphy Runningback Wayne Nix End 96 — Backbone Marty Douglas Quarterback Bill Owen End Of 1975 Bulldog Team Steve Dockery Guard Johnny Queen Runningback Lee Lackey Wingback Carl Stiles Tackle Ken McClure Guard 97 As Season Progressed, Dogs If there was ever an embodiment to fit the old •‘cliche,” the “Spirit of 76,” this year’s football team would fill that spot. Whenever that phrase is heard, one thinks of the fighting spirit that was in effect when our country was being founded. That same spirit prevailed as the 1975 Bulldogs went up against great odds. The Bulldogs were plagued by injuries throughout the season, and were hardly able to field the same eleven week after week. Inexperienced players were forced into action to replace the injured players. Even so, they carried on the Bulldog’s winning ways, and went on to a victorious season. Is everything clear this way, Ref? You missed me! 98 Showed The Spirit of ’76 It looks like one of us ought to get him. I’d better get out of here. Just a few yards to the goal line! On the Sidelines BULLDOG COACHES Bob Hendrix, Terry Posted, Wayne Watson BULLDOG MANAGERS Steve Allen, Tim Davis, Daryl Barnett Junior Varsity Front Row, left to right: John Sutton, Tim Mauney, Tim Hughes, Kieth Jones, Billy Hall, Ricky Lyles, Jerry Anderson. Second Row: Tony Woody, Robbie Queen, David Hughes, Wade Massey, Darrell Spivey, Mitch Totherow, Bobby Clayton. Third Row: Jeff Hall, Tommy Battle, Dwayne Cannon, Gordon Farmer, Jerry Oliver, Mark Golden, Greg McDonald. Fourth Row: Donnie Morrow, Bill Stiles, Jimmy Carroll, Donnie Hogsed, Eugene Hughes, Wayne Ashe, William Taylor, Steve Martin, Ty Corbin. 100 All Conference Team Awards ALL CONFERENCE Bulldogs are shown in top photo (left to right): Bill Owens, Receiver: Johnny Queen, Halfback: David Murphy, Defensive End: Wayne Nix, Receiver. Kneeling: Dan Hughes, Guard: Lee Ferguson, Center; Jerry Farner, Defensive Back. TEAM AWARDS recipients (bottom photo, left to right) were Carl Stiles, Offensive Lineman; Marty Douglas, Defensive Back; David Murphy, Trantham- Graves Memorial Award; Johnny Queen, Best Back and Most Valuable Player; Lee Lackey, Most Improved Player; Bill Owen, Defensive Lineman. 101 1975-76 Boys' Basketball Team, Front Row, left to right: Robert Smith, John Allen, Phil Craig, Tony Dickey, Ford Mauldin, Van Rivenbark, Mike Lackey. Back Row: Danny Townson, David Laney, Lee Wilmot, Bill Owen, Rob Manchester, Albert Clonts, Ervin Brown, Preston Allen. BULLDOG SCORES Glenville 39 73 Nantahala 63 66 Hiawassee Dam 38 56 Hayesville 51 57 Andrews 34 52 Franklin 37 53 Mt. View 88 67 Stecoah 35 61 Hayesville 51 50 Andrews 45 50 Hiawassee Dam 51 66 Glenville 57 46 Franklin 38 42 Cullowhee 41 57 Robbinsville 57 36 Highlands 62 68 Nantahala 58 48 Swain 70 58 102 Coach Jim McCombs 75- 76 Senior Round Senior Bulldogs There were eight Seniors on the '75-16 basketball team this year. These Seniors form- ed the backbone for the Dogs. Sometimes all five starters were from the Class of 76. Bill Owen Forward Preston Allen Forward Danny Townson Guard Lee Wilmot Guard 104 bailers Number Eight Albert Clonts Forward David Laney Forward Rob Manchester Center 1975-76 Basketball Managers are left to right: Ivy Lovingood, Statistician; Butch Graham, Boys’ Manager; Jim Carlson, Scorekeeper; Felisha McCoy, Girls' Manager. 105 Where is everybody? Somebody better be ready to rebound. How’s this for form, coach? 106 Which way do we go? if you wanted to hold hands, why didn’t you say so. 107 That’s another two points for me. Coach Danny Vaughn Coach Vaughn gives last minute instructions. 108 Connie Hogan - Senior 1975-76 Girls’ Basketball Team (opposite page). Front Row, left to right: Annette Thurman, Wanda Wilson. Gwen Rose, Connie Hogan, Andrea Mulkey, Valerie Beal, Jeanne Crisp, Missy Williams. Second Row: Mary Farmer, Kris Weber, Sandy Martin, Cheryl Curtis, Sandy Morris, Jenny Mauldin, Brenda Hughes, (not pictured) Cindy Cannon. Scores Wc They Glen ville 64 30 Nantahala 45 25 Hiawassee Dam 40 21 Ha yes ville 35 53 Andrews 23 45 Franklin 35 41 Mt. View 30 45 Stecoah 38 46 Hayesville 32 42 Andrews 8 48 Hiawassee Dam 52 30 Glen ville 56 41 Franklin 45 47 Cullowhee 44 41 Robbinsville 50 29 Highlands 52 24 Nantahala 24 27 Swain 45 50 Connie Hogan, top left, and Kris Weber, lower left, were the only Seniors on this year’s girls’ team. Connie, a guard and a high scorer, was the Bulldogs’ playmaker and has been a starter since her sophomore year. Kris, a for- ward and leading scorer for three years, has been a starter all four years and has also been an ALL-CONFERENCE player. Both Kris and Connie received team awards at the Basketball Banquet last spring, Kris for “Best Offensive” and Connie for “Best Defensive.” 109 Lack of Height Doesn’t Keep Bulldog Girls Down Left: Sandy Morris uses ability to pass out of jam. Top: Leading scorer Kris Weber puts up two more points. Middle: Jubilant Bulldogs leave court after win over Cullowhee. Lower Right: Freshman Jenny Mauldin gets action against Hiawassee Dam. Top Left: Wanda Wilson looks down court for open receiver. Lower Left: Senior Connie Hogan speeds by defen- sive player for two points. Top Right: Center Sandy Martin goes high for a lay-up. Lower Right: Andrea Mulkey shoots over defender as Angie Owen moves up. Ill J'V Front Row, left to right: Ricki Lyles, Tim Hughes, Ronnie Jackson, Brian Farmer, Dexter Hubbard. Second Row: Tim Williams, Billy Hall, Steve Swint, Scott Nichols, Nicki Beal, Tommy Battle. Not Pictured: Eric Oliver, Tony Kent, Sam Myers. Coach Wayne Watson, below. OPPONENTS Blue Ridge Hiawassce Dam Haycsville Andrews Franklin Haycsville Andrews Hiawassee Dam Franklin Cullowhee Robbinsville Swain Robbinsville WE THEY 27 39 39 44 40 54 33 46 48 74 38 54 29 50 41 49 40 82 54 . 51 54 48 48 58 51 41 112 Golf Left to right: Robert Smith, Frank Turner, J. C. Gibson, David Hubbard, Jackie Owens, Danny Thompson, Ricky Curtis. Ken Farmer, David Laney. Not Pictured: Charles Rogers, Bill Carlson, Paul Crisp. Senior David Laney Senior Ken Farmer Ricky Curtis, captain of the 1976 golf team, is a defending district champion and competed in the state tournament last spring where he finished eleventh out of over 80 golfers. Seniors not pictured: Charles Rogers, Bill Carlson, Paul Crisp. Softliqll Front Row, left to right: Mary Farmer, Annette Thurman, Cheryl Curtis, Andrea Mulkey, Kris Weber. Sandy Morris, Connie Hogan, Cindy Davis, Lynn James, Brenda Kernca. Middle Row: Missi Williams, Cindy Cannon, Wren Ledford, Joyce Dockery, Kathy Roberson, Kathy Moore, June Beavers, Angie Lyles. Back Row: Karen Carter, Marie Oliver, Valerie Beal, Brenda Rogers, Mary Thompson, Sandy Byers, Karen Brendle, Jenny Mauldin, Dawn Massey, Manager - Teresa Colbert. Not Pictured: Wanda Roberson. Above - Junior Cindy Davis. Right - Senior Lynn James. 114 Left - Senior Kris Weber. Bottom Left - Lynn James taggs out Annette Thurman in scri- mage game. Bottom Right - Senior Connie Hogan picks up ground ball. 115 116 T’l I E Q'OJEE V Debbie Graves, escort Gary Woods - Seniors 118 3VND HER COURT Kris Weber, escort Danny Townson - Seniors Peggy Golden, escort Eddie Dockery - Seniors Fam Brugh, escort Phil Craig - Juniors Janet Crisp, escort Terry Fair - Juniors Martha Hall, escort Darryl Barrnett - Juniors 120 Jeanne Crisp, escort David Hughes - Freshmen Donna Ramsey, escort Tim Williams - Sophomores “A Homecoming can be a headache,” even more so this year, since it was to have a Bicentennial twist. The girls were to wear old-fashioned dresses and carry red, white and blue nosegays. Many former queens were asked to participate in Homecoming exercises to add to the nostalgic theme. Mrs. Karen Wayman planned where the band, Golden “M” girls, former queens and court would be placed and how they would move once on the field. After several rehearsals, everything seemed all set except for the 1,000 ballons needed to be filled with helium at the last minute. Then Friday afternoon disaster struck. Clouds that had been threatening all day turned into rain and the game had to be postponed until the next night. But the band was to go to a competition that day and there was a possibility they might not make it back for the ceremonies. After several anxious hours of pre-game apprehension, the band arrived just in time; and it looked like smooth sailing. Halftime came and tension mounted as the band and Golden “M” girls marched onto the field and the former queens were introduced. Then this year’s court came forward as the band played the lyrical “Theme from Mash.” The stands, waiting for the queen to be announced, grew strangely quiet. Then amid a burst of cheers and tears, a thousand red, white and blue ballons were released as Miss Debbie Graves was announced MHS 1975-76 Home- coming Queen. Gwen Rose, escort Dexter Hubbard - Sophomores 121 'Who's W ho iLqe Wilmot Robbin Rose Danny Townson Superlatives Most Courteous - April Chastain Rob Manchester Mr. Mrs. MHS - Evelyn Randy Stuart Best All Around - Twyla Carroll Tim Thompson 125 Most School Spirit Gary Woods and Bebeie Cornwell Most Mischievous Nancy Whitener and David Coffee Class Flirt Sharon Picklesimer and David Laney Honorary Class Flirt Mr. Chuck Jolley 126 Best Dressed Lee Lackey and Debbie Graves Most Athletic - Bill Owen Kris Weber Most Dependable - Janet Foust Greg Ledford 127 Most Unforgettable - Betty Farmer Lee Wilmot Wittiest - Nancy Chastain Albert J. Clonts MHS BAND . . . completely revised with different uniforms, new music, and a unique style. Under the direction of Mr. Steve Hol- comb. the Band had a number of firsts, new marching techniques with special effects and costumes on Halloween, just to mention a couple. Also the Band acquired two awards. They received second place at the Southeastern Invitational Tournament of Bands at Abbe- ville, S. C., and the Division II Award at the WCU Marching Festival. Several members went to All-State Band Competition and Color Guard Lisa Woody, Lorie Graves, Myra Hampton, Teresa Mullholand (not pictured). several played in the University of Tennessee Honors Band. The Pep Band this year was highly praised by many as being the best ever, too. Next fall when the Band gets new uniforms, who knows what they will do? Majorettes Jeanne Crisp Lisa Timpson Head Majorette, Linda Hughes Ingrid Weber Susan Ridenhour 128 Brya University of dpey Hampton a Dean Dalrymple, Greg Lecfi Bill Carlson, Bryant Kinney Brass Thurman Eller Gary Roberts Greg Ledford Sherry Garrett Bill Carlson Mary Ann Garrett Warren Golden Donna Mull Tim Leatherwood Jorge Seigle Flag Corp Sally Eller Patricia Dockery Jean Turner Lu Ann Holloway Lisa Hughes Susan Decker e Percussion Tim Thompson Ivy Lovingood Anthony Segars Chris Pack Cullen Clark Woodwinds George Ramsey Sandra Ingram Trent Anderson Jeff Ledford Becky Fralick Jennifer Woody Phillip Anderson Tammy Chastain April Chastain Becky Ivester Dean Dalrymple Cindy Nix Nancy Whitener Bobby Gentry Bass Brenda Cook Jim Carlson Terry Waggoner Dwayne Kilpatrick Rodney Hampton Bill Carlson Bryant Kinney Band Officers: Tim Tompson, President; Cullen Clark, Vice-President; Linda Hughes, Secretary; Greg Ledford, Treasurer; Lisa Hughes, Junior High Representative. 131 Ct pru§ Sopranos: Mary Helen Allen, Phyllis Cook, Peggy Golden, Sharon Hayes, Teresa Jackson. Gloria Pickles.mer, bharon Richardson, Micky Roberson, Sandra Roberson. Diane Smith, Evon Thomas, Sandra Titmus, Nancy Wh,tener, Donna Coffey. Melinda Deesc, Sherry Edwards. Melanie Forrister, Angie Gibson, Paula Gray, Vickie Kent, Judy Owens Alme Seiglic, Kathy Thompson, Tammy Davis, Bebcie Cornwell. Angie Lyles, Carol Tanner. Cindy Taylor, Shelia Tot™r°w’ Jimmie Coleman, and Kim Thomas. Altos: Brenda Farmer, Janet Foust (accompanist). Ivy Lovmgood Sarah Wells, Ingrid Bccrkens, Helen lvester. Marta Lambert, Tanya McConnell, Aggie Sprung. Lynn Witt, Monica Dockery Donna Amos Cindy Dickey, Debbie Graves, Donna Thomas, Suzi Mull (accompanist), Jennifer Craig. Boys: Leon Dockery, Thomas Konig, Bruce Oliver, Eddie Wood. Danny Graham, Jeff McCoy, James Johnson, Jerry Edwards, Lester Richard- son, Andy Fralick. Mrs. Moselle Puett, Director. (golden M Left to Right: Belinda Smart, Jennifer Mason, Janet Morley, Janice Stiles, Cathy Moore, Rhonda Mingus, Robbin Rose, Nadine O’Dell, Angie Owen, Teresa Adams. Nicki Loudermilk, Peggy Golden, Lisa Isaacs, Tammy Hatchett, Suzi Mull.' Cynthia Bolt, Gail McDaniel, Twyla Carroll, Donna Amos, Cindy Dickey, Sandy Coffey, Martha Hall, Myra Martin. 132 Chcerlcqdci Captain Bcbcic Cornwell Co-Captain Debbie Graves Gwen Rose Debbie Graves Cindy Nix Sharon Lambert Bebeie Cornwell Debbie Thompson Janet Crisp Brenda Worley Pam Honeycutt 133 HAPPY BIRTHDA AMERIQ So we close this annual during a year which is not only significant for the country during all the celebrations and excitement of its Bi- centennial, but also for the students at Murphy High. For the Seniors, it was our last year among the friends we have here; for the Fresh- men, it was just the beginning; and for the Sophomores and Juniors, we hope it was more than just in-between. We set out to make the annual a celebration of the memories we shared here with others. We only ask when you are tired of reliving memories that you go out and celebrate life and thus create new ones. Seqioi IWiectorV 1976 DOYLE DAVID ABERNATHY Route 3, Box 165 Murphy, North Carolina Bus Driver 2. 3. 4; Bus Driver’s Club 3. 4. JANE BLAKEMORE ALEXANDER Box 235 Murphy. North Carolina Band 1. 2, 3; Careers Club 1, President; Intramural Club 2; Band Club 3. PRESTON ALLEN Route 15, Box 38 Murphy, North Carolina Chess Club 1; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3. 4; Monogram 3, 4. MARY HELEN ALLEN Route 5. Box 25 Murphy. North Carolina Softball 2, 3: Library Science Club 4. BARBARA ANDERSON Route 1 Marble, North Carolina MELVIN BALLEW Route 2. Box 107 Murphy, North Carolina BLAINE BARNETT Box 111 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. 1. 2, Reporter 2; D.E.C.A. 3, 4. RALPH TERRY BLAKEMORE P. O. Box 280 Murphy. North Carolina Class President 1, Student Council 2; Science and Photography Club 3. President; Murphy Jay-Teens 3. President: D.E.C.A. 4; Best Looking 4. DEBORAH KAYE BRENDLE Route 1, Box 110 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Chorus 2; Shorthand I Medal 3; D.E.C.A. Club 4: District Job Interview, First Place 4. ERVIN BROWN Route 5, Box 7 Texana Murphy, North Carolina Monogram Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 3, 4: Football 1, 2. 3; Track 2. 3. 4. ANGELA MARIE CAIL 121 King Street Murphy, North Carolina Band 1, 2; Careers Club 1. BILL CARLSON 106 Carrington Street Murphy. North Carolina Band 1, 2. 3. 4: Photography and Science Club 2; Band Club 2; Pep Band 3. 4; Golf Team 4; Guitar Club 4, President; Band Assistant 4. RICKY CARROLL Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Distributive Education 3. 4. TWYLA ANN CARROLL Route 5, Box 146-A Murphy, North Carolina Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Careers Club 1, Vice-President; Perfect Attendance 1, 2; Aviation Club 2; Typing Medal 2; Photography Club 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Journalism Club 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4: Golden “M” Girl; Best All Around 4. CHARLES CARTER Route 3, Box 265 Murphy, North Carolina APRIL LYNN CHASTAIN Route 2, Box 217 Murphy. North Carolina Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Club 3. 4; Science Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Chorus 3; Bus Driver 4; Most Courteous 4. NANCY SUE CHASTAIN Route 4, Box 41 Murphy. North Carolina Pep Club 2, 3; Junior-Civitan Club 3. 4. President 4; Bus Driver 4; Wittiest 4. CULLEN PATRICK CLARK P. O. Box 36-D Murphy, North Carolina Golf Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Band Club 3. 4; Bus Driver 3. 4; Most Talented 4; Declamation Contest 2, 3. 4. MARY KATHRYN CLAYTON Route 2, Box 235 Murphy. North Carolina Chorus 1. 2; F.H.A. 2; F.B.L.A. 2; D.E.C.A. Club 3, 4: Transferred from Jonesboro. Georgia 2. ALBERT J. CLONTS Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1: Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Chess Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Monogram Club 2. 3. 4: Track 2, 3; Beta Club 3. 4. Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; Wittiest 4. WILLIAM DAVID COFFEY Terrace Avenue Murphy, North Carolina Chess Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; Mechanical Drawing Award 2; Radio Club 4, Secretary; Korner 3, 4; Most Mischevious 4. DIANA LYNN COOK Route 3 Murphy. North Carolina Bible Club 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 4. STEVEN LAMAR CORDELL Route 3, Box 98-A Blairsvillc, Georgia F.F.A. Club 1, 2; D.E.C.A. 3, 4. BEBEIE LYNN CORNWELL 618 Hiawassee Street Murphy, North Carolina Junior Civitan Club 1; Home Ec Club 2; Library Club 3; Journalism Club 4, Sec-Reporter; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; Cheerleader 2, 3. 4, Captain 4; Chorus, 3, 4; Most School Spirit 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Student Council 4. DENISE CORNWELL (Dropped February 4, 1976.) PAUL KEITH CRISP Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Student Council 1; Basketball 1; Aviation Club 2. 3; Pep Club 3; Journalism Club 4; 138 Secretary-Reporter of Class 3; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Korner 3, 4; Friendliest 4. RICKY LYNN CURTIS Route 2, Cherokee Hills Murphy, North Carolina Monogram Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Golf Club 3, 4; Golf Team 2, 3. DEAN DALRYMPLE Route 2, Box 493 Murphy, North Carolina Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Chief Junior Marshal 3; All-State Band 1, 3, 4; Band Club 3. 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 3; World History Medal 3: Pep Band 3, 4; Junior Civitan Club 4; Most Studious 4; Valedictorian 4. RETA DAVIS Route 3. Box 246 Murphy, North Carolina F.H.A. Club 3; Substitute Bus Driver 3, 4. GREGORY ALAN DECKER Box 141 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Basketball 1; Perfect Attendance 1, 2; Chess Club 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Korner 3, 4. President 4. GEORGE DEESE Route 2, Box 107 Murphy, North Carolina THOMAS RICHARD DEWEESE Route 5 Hanging Dome Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1, 2. 3. WANDA KAY DILLARD P. O. Box 676 Murphy. North Carolina F.H.A. Club 1, 2; D.E. 3. 4; Chorus 3, 4. DONALD OWEN DOCKERY Route 2, Box 142 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. DORIS IRENE DOCKERY Route 5, Box 180 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Spirited Youth Club 2; Speech and Drama Club 3; Beta Club 3. 4; Most Studious 4. GERALD DOCKERY Route 3, Box 85 Murphy. North Carolina ROBERT DOCKERY P. O. Box 183 Murphy. North Carolina I.V. Medal 1; Monogram Club 1,2, 3; Football 1, 3; Football Manager 2; Track 1, 3. STEVE PRITCHARD DOCKERY Route 2, Box 1 IB Murphy, North Carolina Chess Club 1; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 3, 4. TIMOTHY KEITH DOCKERY Route 3, Box 38 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2; I.V. Award 1. MARTY FRANK DOUGLAS Box 104 Proctor Street Murphy, North Carolina Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Defensive Back Award 4. BETTY LYNN FARMER P. O. Box 114 Murphy. North Carolina Careers Club 1, Secretary; F.H.A. Club 2, Secretary-Reporter; Chorus 2; D.E.C.A. Club 4; Unforgetable 4. BRENDA MILLSAPS FARMER Route 1. Box 97 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Beta Club 3. 4. President; Speech and Drama Club 3; Chorus 4. KENNETH B. FARMER. JR. Route 1 Marble. North Carolina Wrestling 1; F.C.A. 1,2: Hiking and Camping Club 1, 2; Scholastic Award 1, 2; Golf Team 3. 4; Golf Club 3, 4; Reporter 4; Korner 3. 4; Transferred from A.C. Reynolds High School 3. JANET LYNN FOUST Route 1. Box 205 Murphy. North Carolina Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 1; Intramural Club 1; Chorus 2. 4; Spanish Club 2; Spirited Youth Club 3; Golden “M Girl 3: Journalism Club 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Assistant Editor Kanuhsheta 4: Most Dependable 4: Chorus Accompanist 2, 4. CARLTON FOWLER 131 Sunrise Street 131 Sunrise Strce Chess Club 1, 2: Aviation Club 3. THOMAS DARRYL FOX Route 4 Murphy. North Carolina Chess Club 1; Library Club 3; C.H.E. Club 4. ANDREW KEVIN FRALICK 100 Oak Street Murphy. North Carolina Chess Club 1; Declamation Contest 1.2,4. Winner 3; Basketball 2: Aviation Club 2; Pep Club 2. 3. President 4; Photography Club 3; Mascot 3; Journalism Club 4; Editor Boomerang 4; Kanuh- sheta Staff 4. VIRGINIA ANN FRANKUM 310 Boulevard Drive Murphy, North Carolina Math Medal 1; Industrial Arts Medal 1; F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 1, President 2, 3; Biology Medal 2; Science Fair. First Place 2; Home Ec. Medal 2; Home Ec. Award 3; Junior Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4. BELINDA GADDIS 100 Beal Street Murphy, North Carolina F.H.A. Club 2, 3: D.E. Club 4. Secretary 4, Treasurer 4. TERESA LYNN GILBERT Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Chorus 2. PEGGY JANE GOLDEN Route 3, Box 40 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Band-Flag Corp 2; Homecoming Court 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Chorus 4; Junior Civitan Club, Vice-President 4; Golden “M” Girl 4. DANNY GRAVES Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1, 2; D.E. Club 3. 4. DEBORAH MAUREEN GRAVES P. O. Box 250 Murphy, North Carolina Homecoming Court 1, 2, 3. Queen 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2. 3, 4; Junior Civitan Club 1, 2; 139 Pcp Club 2. 3, 4. Secretary 3; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2. 3. Co-Captain 4; Secretary-Reporter 2; Library Club 3. Reporter; Vice-President 3. 4; Journalism Club 4: boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4: Best Dressed 4 ; Student Council 1. 2. 3. JOHN BRYAN GRAVES Route 3. Box 183 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Football 1. SAMUEL JACKSON GRAVES Route 3. Box 290 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1. 2; D.E.C.A. Club 3. 4; Football 1. JOHNNIE HALL Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina RODNEY BRYAN HAMPTON 1104 Valley River Avc. Murphy. North Carolina Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Declamation Contest 2. 3, Winner First Place 1; Band Club 1; Junior All-State Band 1; Class President 2. 3; Science Club 2; Perfect Attendance 2; Band Letter 2. 4: Photography Club 3. Vice-President; Korncr 3. 4; boomrrang Staff 4: Kauuhslieta Staff 4: Journalism Club 4. Vice-President; U.T. Honor Band 4. CONNIE HOGAN Route 1 Brasstown. North Carolina Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4: Softball 1.2, 3. 4: Intramural Club I; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Perfect Attendance 1: Monogram Club 2. 3. 4; Golden M” Girl 2; Chorus 2: Basketball Best Defense Player Award 3. LINDA ANNETTE HUGHES P.O. Box 37 Murphy. North Carolina Careers Club I; Band I. 2. 3, 4; Secretary 4; Majorette 3. 4. Captain 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Civitan Club 2: Student Council 3; Band Club 3. 4. Secretary 4; boomerang Staff 4; Katinhslicia Staff 4; Band Letter 3. 4. STEVEN EDWARD HUGHES P.O. Box 519 Murphy. North Carolina Aviation Club 1. 2: D.E. Club 3. 4; D.E. 3: Bus Driver 4. RUTH LYNN JAMES Route 3. Box 261 Murphy. North Carolina Math Medal 1: Softball 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Club I; F.H.A. Club 2. 3. EDWARD JOE KEPHART Route 5. Box 99 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1. 2: Bus Driver 3. 4: Junior Rotarian 4. THOMAS LOUIE KONIG.JR. Route 1. Box 17 Brasstown. North Carolina Baseball 1.2. 3: Football 1: Band 1.2. 3. 4: Junior All-State Baud 1; Gymnastic Club 1. 2; Wrestling Team 2: County-Wide Solo Competition 2: Second Place: Gymnastics 3: Competional Diving Team 3: Swim Team 3: Band Club 4. Transferred from Tampa Marine Institute. Tampa. Florida 4. LEE LACKEY Beal Circle. Apt. 124 B. Murphy. North Carolina Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Most Improved Player 4: Monogram Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1: Treasurer of Class 2: Best Dressed 4. PERRY LYNN LANCE Route 3 Murphy. North Carolina Chess Club 1; Perfect Attendance 1; F.F.A. Club 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. Land Judging Team 2. DAVID BRIAN LANEY Route 1. Box 127 Murphy. North Carolina Golf Team 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1; Golf Club 1. 2; Monogram Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Korncr 3. 4: Class Flirt 4. GREG LEDFORD Route 2. Box 240 Culberson. North Carolina Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Junior High All-State 1; Junior ROTC 2: Band Club 3. 4: U.T. Honor Band 3. 4; Korncr 3. 4; Bandsmen of the Year 3: Math Award 3; Social Science Award 3: Senior High All-State 4: Most Dependable 4. DONNA LYNN LEWIS Route I. Box 234 Murphy, North Carolina Intramural Club 1: Home Ec. Club 1, 2; D.E.C.A. Club 3. 4. President 4; Laziest 4. JOE LOCHABY Route 2, Box 1 Murphy. North Carolina Golf Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Monogram Club 2: Chess Club 3: Korncr 3. 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4; Hoomcrattg Staff 4: Kanuhsheta Staff 4. IVY LEE LOVINGOOD 101 Tennessee Street Murphy. North Carolina Science-Photography Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Band Letter'3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2; Spanish Club 2; Bus Driver 2. 3 4: Pep Club 2. 3; Student Council 2; Band Club 3. 4; Chorus 3. 4: Basketball Statisti- tion 3. 4: Beta Club 3. 4; boomerang Staff 4; Kan nh she la Staff 4. ROBERT EDWIN MANCHESTER Route 1 Marble. North Carolina Careers Club 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Algebra I Medal 1: Science Club 2: Monogram Club 2. 3. 4: Track 2. 3: Beta Club 3. 4: Korncr 3. 4; Student Council 4; Class President 4: Most Courteous 4. EDDIE MARTIN Route 2. Box 289 Murphy. North Carolina Chess Club 1. 2. MYRA KAY MARTIN Route 2 Murphy. North Carolina Basketball 1.2, 3: Softball 1. 2, 3; Monogram Club 1. 2. 3; Basketball Best Unknown Player 3: Pep Club 4; Junior Civitan Club 4. MIKE MASON P. O. Box 688 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. 1. 3. 4; Pep Club 2; Jay-Teens 3: Photography Club 4; H.C.E. Club 4: Transferred from Hiwassec Dam 3. KENNETH McCLURE Route 1. Box 56-B Murphy. North Carolina CATHERINE NELL McCOLLUM Route 5. Box 16-B Murphy. North Carolina Science Club 2: F.H.A. Club 4: Transferred from Miami. Florida 3. edward c. McDaniel 21 Moorcland Hts. Avenue Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1: D.E.C.A. Club 3. 4. 140 JOHN KEITH McMAHAN Route 1 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. 1, 2. Treasurer 1; D.E.C.A. Club 3. 4. KENNETH WAYNE MESSER Route 1. Box 252 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. 1. 2: D.E.C.A. Club 3; Bus Driver 4. HELEN SUE MILLS Route 3. Box 177 Murphy. North Carolina F.H.A. Club 3; Beta Club 3. 4. SUSAN JANET MULL P. O. Box 640 Murphy. North Carolina Crafty Fingers Club 1: Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: Accompanist 2. 3. 4: Spirited Youth Club 2. 3. 4; Typing Medal 2; Music Medal 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 3; Pep Club 3. 4; Golden M” Girl 4; Most Talented 4; Who's Who in Music 4: boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Transferred from West Fannin 1. DAVID RICHARD MURPHY Route 4 Murphy. North Carolina Monogram Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Football I. 2. 3, 4: Bill Graves-Raymond Tranthum Memorial Football Award 4; Track 1. 2. 3: Bus Driver 4; Rotarian of the Month 4: All-Conference Defensive End. Football 4. BENTON WAYNE NIX Route 3A Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. 1; Monogram Club 1.2. 3. 4: Football 1.2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Honorable Mention Western Division Football 4; All-Conference Football 4: Bus Driver 4. SHARON LYNN NORTON Route 1. Box 1 98 Murphy. North Carolina Chorus 1: Usherettes 2: Pep Club 2. 3: Substitute Bus Driver 3. 4; Transferred from Largo Senior High. Largo. Florida. BRUCE EDWARD OLIVER Route 3. Box 15 Murphy. North Carolina Monogram Club 1.2,3; Football 1: Basketball 1, 2, 3: Track 1; Chorus 2. 3. 4. Wl Ll.lAM HOMER OWEN P. O. Box 128 Murphy. North Carolina Monogram Club 2, 3. 4: Football 2. 3. 4. Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Student Council. Vice-President 4: All-Conference Football Team 4: Most Athletic 4; Transferred from Enka High School. Asheville. North Carolina. BOBBY PALMER Route 1. Box 25 Murphy. North Carolina Monogram Club 1: Science Club 2; Agriculture 3. 4. DANNY PHILLIPS Route 2. Box 42-B Murphy. North Carolina Laziest 4. SHARON DENISE PICKLESIMER Route 2, Box 425 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Pep Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Chorus 2, 3. F.H.A. Club 2; Band-Flag Corps 3, 4; Band Club 3; Junior-Civitan Club, Treasurer 4; Class Flirt 4. JEFFERY PLEMMONS Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina Football 1. 2, 3: Track 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3. JOHNNY WAYNE QUEEN Route 1. Box R-H Marble. North Carolina Football 1. 2. 3, 4: Football Co-Captain 4: Monogram Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1; Honorable Mention Defense 2; All Conference Defense 3. 4: All Scholastic 3. 4: Best Defensive Back 3, 4: Most Valuable Player 4. L.T. RADFORD Route 5. Box 98 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1. 2. 3: D.E.C.A. Club 4. TONY RAXTER Route 1 Murphy. North Carolina CHARLES ROGERS P.O. Box 611 Murphv. North Carolina Basketball 1; Golf Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Golf Team I. 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. Club 2; Korner 3. 4. JIMMY D. ROGERS Route 4. Box 418 Murphy. North Carolina Chess Club 1, 3. 4; Spanish Club 2; Jay Teens 1,2, 3; Bus Driver 4. PAMELA ROBBIN ROSE Route 5. Box 171 Murphy. North Carolina Careers Club 1: Perfect Attendance 1. 2; Aviation Club. Secretary 2; Homecoming Court 2. 3. 4; Biology I Medal 2: Photography dub 3; Democracy in Action Medal 3: Shorthand I Medal 3: Beta Club 3. 4: Student Council 2. 3. 4; Spirited Youth Club. Vice-President 4: Golden “M’ Girl 4: Best Looking 4. WINIFRED CAS SHIELDS Route I Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1. 2: D.E. 3. VINSON SIMS Route 3 Murphy. North Carolina DIANE SMITH Route 5. Box 25 Murphy. North Carolina Library Science Club 3. 4. KATHY MYERS SNEED 100 Connaheeta Street Murphy, North Carolina Lettered. Basketball 1; Lettered Softball 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Club 1, 2, 3. President 3. RONALD J. SPIVEY Route 3, Box 44 Murphy. North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1. 2. 3: Library Science Club 3; D.E. Club 4. MIKE H. STALCUP Route 2 Murphy, North Carolina F.F.A. Club 1. 2; D.E.C.A. Club 4. PERRY STALCUP Route 2. Box 510 Murphy, North Carolina Chess Club 1; Recorder Club 2: Radio Club 4. SANDRA MAE STALCUP Route 2. Box 250 Murphy, North Carolina Careers Club 1; Business Club. Secretary-Reporter 3; D.E.C.A. Club 4. EVELYN JOHNSON STEWART Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Library Club 4; Mrs. MHS 4. 141 RANDY STEWART Route 5 Murphy, North Carolina Bus Driver, Mr. MHS 4. CARL STILES Route 1 Marble, North Carolina Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Co-Captain 4: Monogram Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Best Defensive Lineman 4. MICHAEL SLITTON Murphy. North Carolina Chess Club 1. 2: D.E.C.A. Club 4. PEGGY DOCKERY SLITTON Murphy. North Carolina F.H.A. Club 1. 2. 3: D.E.C.A. Club 4. EMILY JANE TATUM Route 4 Murphy. North Carolina Spirited Youth Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, President 4; Student Council 1, 2; Geometry Medal 2; Math Contest at WCU 2. 4; Junior Marshal 3; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. Editor 4; Boomerang Staff 4: Most Likely to Succeed 4. CHRISTIE TAYLOR P.O. Box 531 Murphy. North Carolina Intramural Club 4: Softball Statistician 4: Trans- ferred from Ohio. CYNTHIA TAYLOR Route 2. Box 191 Murphy. North Carolina F.H.A. 3. 4; Transferred from Talmadge Jr. High. DEBRA WYNN THIGPEN 805 Valley River Ave. Murphy. North Carolina Beta Club 4:Transferred from Warner Robbins, Ga. DONNA LOVINGOOD THOMAS Route 3. Box 77c Murphy. North Carolina Junior Civitan Club 1. 2; Golden “M” Girls 2; Pep Club 2, 3. 4; Library Science Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4. PATRICIA ANN THOMAS Route 2. Box 165 Murphy, North Carolina F.H.A. Club 1,3, 4: General Math Medal 1. DEBRA LYNN THOMPSON P. O. Box 337 Murphy. North Carolina Basketball 1. 2. 3: Intramural Club 1: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Monogram Club 2. 3: Cheerleader 2. 4: Softball 3. RITA THOMPSON Route 4 Murphy. North Carolina TIMOTHY WAYNE THOMPSON Route 2 Murphy. North Carolina Band 1. 2. 3. 4. President 3. 4: Band Club 1.3. 4. President 3: Spanish Club 2: Declamation Contest 2. 3. 4. First Place 2: Bus Driver 3. 4: Perfect Attendance 3: Student Council President 4: Beta Club 4: Best All Around 4: J.C.C. Outstanding Teenager at MHS 4. DANNY TOWNSON P.O. Box 431 Murphy. North Carolina Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Monogram Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball Defensive Player of the Year 3: Track Medal 2. 3. 4: Economics Medal 2: Junior Civitan Club 2: Beta Club 4: Golf Club 1. 2: Golf Team I.2.3.4. JEAN TURNER P. O. Box 86 Murphy. North Carolina Flag Corps 1. 2, 3. 4. Captain 2, 4: Pep Club 3: Chess Club 2: Careers Club 1: Home Economics Club 3, 4. President 4: DAR Best Citizen Award 4: Friendliest 4. REBECCA LYNN WALLACE Box 213 Culberson. North Carolina Careers Club 1; Aviation Club 2; Photography Club 3: Bookkeeping 1 Award 3: Beta Club 3. 4: Spirited Youth Club 4. Secretary 4: Student of the Month Award 4. KRIS WEBER Route 1 Murphy, North Carolina Monogram Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2; Intramural Club 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2: Rally Girl 2; Economics Medal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Reporter 4; Junior Marshal 3; Student Council 4; Class Secretary 4: Homecoming Court 4: Most Athletic 4. DIXIE MELINDA WEST Route 1 Murphy. North Carolina Home Economics Club 1, 2: D.E.C.A. Club 3. 4, Historian 4. JERRY WHITENER Route 3, Box 262 Murphy, North Carolina D.E.C.A. Club 3, 4. NANCY ANN WHITENER Route 3. Box 270 Murphy. North Carolina Careers Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Pep Club 1. 2; Spanish Club 3: Band Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 2, 3: Chorus 4: Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4: Most Mischevious 4: Band Letter 4. RAY JAMES WHITMORE Route 2 Murphy. North Carolina LELAND WARREN WILMOT Route 2 Murphy. North Carolina Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4: Track 1, 2. 3. 4: Monogram Club 1.2. 3, 4. Treasurer 3. 4: Football Statistician 1. 2, 3. 4; Perfect Attendance 2: Boomerang Staff 4: Kanuhsheta Staff 4: Sports Editor 4: Unfor- gettable 4. DIANNE HAIGLER WOODS P. O. Box 671 Murphy, North Carolina Chorus 2: F.H.A. Club 2, 4. GARY PAUL WOODS 300 Valley River Ave. Murphy. North Carolina Basketball 1: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Chess Club 1, 2; Golf Team 2; Student Council 3: Jay-Teens 3. Treasurer 3: Journalism Club 4. President 4; Bt omerang Staff 4: Kanuhsheta Staff Business Manager 4: Most School Spirit 4. TERRY WORLEY Route 2 Murphy. North Carolina JEFFREY ALAN YONCE 301 A Cool Springs Rd. Murphy. 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