Murphy High School - Kanuhsheta Yearbook (Murphy, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

• • • • • • . • • Published by the Journalism Class • in Cooperation with , . the seniors of Murphy High School • • Encounters • . • Competition Features ’9 2- 12 • 28 Murphy, NC; Volurrfe 27 • • • • Organization Faculty Student Life - • • II • ’ 72 • • Classes , • 88 • • • • ■ • ’ ft 4 .% ‘ 4 % • •r, •V . ' PJ � . ENCOUNTER5 EXCITEMENT 6 FRIENDLY ENCOUNTERS TME 5P1SUT - y O ' £ o .2. cL Il!k COMPETITION s.m.c. TOP, L to R: Jeff Martin; Eddie Rogers; Darrell Hall; Tony Colbert; Dwayne Cole; Kenny Stiles; Jonathan Dickey; Mike Hogsed; Robert Gee; Scott Gentle; Jim McCombs; 3rd: Alfred Holden; Clayton; 4th: Jerry Anderson; Niki Beal; Eric Oliver; Greg McDonald; Eugene Hughes; Doug Mills; Coaches: Wayne Watson, Mitch Myers, Denny McClure. 14 football cnnm P5 Eric Conley; James Johnson; 2nd: Benny McDonald; Eddie Evans; Darryl Rose; Keith Martin; Art Amos; Pete McKeon; Keith Zimmerman; Emmett Oliver; Bobby 5th: John Sutton; Gary Brendle; David Hughes; RIcki Lyles; Steve Martin; Tim Mauney. football 15 5EniOR5 Although the number thirteen 1$ usually thought of as bad luck, few ever connected the word unlucky with our thirteen senior Bulldogs. The only ones who did wore jerseys of another color and encountered these boys on the gridiron. The entire team worked together and fellowship would never be surpassed. t CUdlM 16 football Gfcdu f tK CxeJL E A r p u tJa L. ’Oo %0y’Mill'( VI510 0 C0UR5E5 Siggy-Siggy” is an expression with definite meaning for all Bulldog players and fans. But the meaning differs for each person. To some it means hold that line . To others it suggests go dogs . Although it has been defined in many ways, Siggy-Siggy is the essence of the spirit and teamwork that characterize Murphy High School. As the season began, Murphy was regarded as a Mystery Team. No one was exactly sure what to expect from the Bulldogs. After a short period of time, however, it was obvious what to expect — winning. The Bulldogs had ability, courage, and above all, teamwork. Each player, whether running back or guard, gave his best for the Bulldogs. There was no personal glory involved; it was all for the TEAM. 18 football Bulldog Scoreboard Visitors Home Swain Co. 12 32 Tuscola 27 22 Andrews 6 20 NCSD 20 44 Franklin 7 30 Hayesvllle 0 30 Robbinsville 6 22 Franklin 0 30 Rosman 20 50 Swain Co. STATE 2A PLAYOFFS 20 24 Avery Co. 22 16 FI uu 0 r d 5 ALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE (L to R, seated): Art Amos — Honorable Mention, Gary Brenddle — Honorable Mention, John Sutton — Honorable Mention, Zeke Johnson — Running Back. (L to R, standing): Greg McDonald — Guard — Player of the Year, Tony Colbert — Running Back, Ricki Lyles — Punter, Eugene Hughes — Tackle. J U F 0 u t b 0 1 I ALL CONFERENCE DEFENSE (L to R, seated): Greg McDonald — Honorable Mention, Ricki Lyles — Defensive Back, Zeke Johnson — Honorable Mention, (L to R, standing) Bobby Clayton — Linebacker, Steve Martin — Honorable Mention, David Hughes — End, Eric Oliver — Honorable Mention. ALL — WNC (L to R): Ricki Lyles — Best Offensive and Defensive Player, Bobby Clayton — Honorable Mention, Greg McDonald — Best Offensive Player. J.V. Football Team (1st row, L to R): Gary Cannon, John Johnson, Ken Beal, Ricky Bailey (2nd): Tony Self, Mike Lovingood, Terry Self, Ken McKeon, (3rd): Andre Smith, Ronnie Ramsey, Keith Stewart, Mike Worley, (4th): Bennie McDonald, Edwin Kephart, Sammy Oliver, Keith Hartness, (5th): Brian XBaker, Keith Clark, Eddie Allen, John Horton, Hank Hale, (back): Mark Tripp Davis. 20 awards jv football Uolleybell and 5oPtball VOLLEYBALL: Front: Maryann Ferguson, Helen Ivester, Shelia Berrong, Alina Seiglie, Jeanne Crisp, Terri McKeon, Mary Farmer, Evelyn Colbert, Charlene Colbert, Back — Donna Coffey, Michelle Helton, Brenda Rogers, Brenda Phillips, Marie Oliver, Sonya Hughes, Debbie Atkins, Tracy Carter, Kathy Thompson, Rene Colbert, Annette Thurman. SOFTBALL: Front: Myra Hampton, Shelia Berrong, Michelle Mulkey, Karen Kephart, Sonya Adams, Penny Bryant. Back: Alina Seiglie, Wren Ledford, Doreen Jones, Brenda Kernea, Melanie McClure, Connie Cook, Pam Bryant, Sonya Hughes, Paula Bryant, Terri McKeon. volleyball softball 21 5lnOOTinG 5TFIR5 Coach Jim McCombs Asst. Coach Dan Channel Seniors — George, Smack, Big E, Rat. BOYS' VARSITY — Back row: Emmett Oliver, David Jefferies, Barry Killian, George Dockery, Eric Oliver, Darrell Laney, Mark Vaughn, Greg Keith, Keith Zimmerman, Tim Hughes. Front: Manager John Sutton, Mark Wiggins, Quit, Ricki Lyles, Eric Conley, Pete McKeon, Manager Archie Tabor. 22 basketball Coach Karen Watson Seniors — Dwarf, Ball, Nooter, Big Farm. GIRLS' VARSITY — Back row: Manager Charlene Colbert, Rene Colbert, Mary Colbert, Sherry Popular, Sonya Hughes, Maryann Ferguson, Kathy Thompson, Alina Seigle. Front: Jeanne Crisp, Mary Farmer, Annette Thurman, Cindy Cannon, Terri McKeon, Shelia Berrong basketball 23 Junior Uersity Back row: Quit, Quit, Scott Gentle, Darrell Rose, Eddie Evans, Tony Colbert, Sam Oliver, Jim McCombs. Front David Rivenbark, Ricky Bailey, Quit, Blain Peerson, Pete Colbert, Jeff Jones, Ken Beal. Coach Dan Channel 24 basketball Coach Boyd Shields basketball 25 Back row: Carla Dockery, Evelyn Colbert, Michelle Helton, Kelly Robinson, Tracy McClure, Veronica Ellison, Coach Shields. Front: Jennifer Fair, Kelly Thompson, Cindy Wright, Diane Rose, Jean Laney, Donna Coffey. CLOUD HIRE 79 Coronation of the Queen On September 22, 1978 the night was cloudless. There was tension and excitement in the air as if something of importance was about to begin. Suddenly, the stars began to shoot through the air. One huge star beamed brilliantly towards the earth. A UFO seemed to have landed. Anxiously the crowd looked on. The door opened and revealed ten pairs of unidentified objects in human shapes. They moved across the field slowly and stiffly like robots as the MHS Band played the Coronation March from STAR WARS. This 1978-79 Homecoming Court dazzled one and all. After the drum roll ended, which sounded like a sonic boom, the queen was announced. Miss Missi Williams was stupefied when her name rang through the air. After the queen and the court left the field, the star fantasized affair ended. Mrs. Karen Wayman and the Pep Club made this coronation ceremony possible. Escorts (L to R): Steve Dockery, Keith Jones, Brian Purcell, Greg Mulkey, Keith Hartness, Greg Keith, Mark Vaughn, Bill Vespasian, and Jeff Hall. Senior: MISSI WILLIAMS Escort: KEITH JONES Senior: INGRID WEBER Escort: DAVID STILES Senior: LISA TIMPSON Escort: GREG MULKEY Senior: JEANNE CRISP Escort: JEFF HALL homecoming 31 Junior: BENNIE JO GRAHAM II Escort: BILL VESPASIAN 32 homecoming Sophomore: SONYA HUGHES Escort: BRIAN PURCELL Sophomore: MICHELLE MULKEY Escort: STEVE DOCKERY Freshman: JENNIFER TROVILLO Escort: KEITH HARTNESS homecoming 33 Gary DeVal, Annette Thurman, Ingrid Weber Mary Farmer, David Hughes, Lisa Timpson J4 Who’s Whooo Lynn Earley, Greg McDonald, Pam Kephart Lisa Hendrix, Steve Martin, Jeanne Crisp Senior Betas Left to Right: Lynn Earley, Pam Kephart, Lisa Hendrix, Lisa Timpson, Teresa Hawkins, Steve Martin, Brenda Kernea, Ingrid Weber, Lisa Carringer, Annette Thurman. Junior marshalls Left to Right: Wanda Hughes, Mary Ann Ferguson, Melanie Forrister, Mark Wiggins, Lisa Hughes, Philip Anderson, Tammie Davis, Eric Townson, Sonya Adams, Mark Vaughn. betas 35 36 honor Lynn Earley — Salutatorian Annette Thurr-an — Valedictoriar Best Citizen nm Btofqrti? Awards BEST CITIZEN — Greg McDonald DANFORTH AWARD — Betty Pope DANFORTH AWARD — Frank Turner awards 37 The Student Council consists of students from every class. The members are elected from each homeroom to represent his fellow classmates. The Student Council helps arrange activities for both education and enjoyment, for Murphy High School. The Student Council is sponsored by Mr. Bob Jordan. The ninth grade members are Tina Allen, Becky Copeland, Tripp Davis, Carla Dockery, Sharon Hughes, Lynn Lockaby. The tenth grade members are Robert Gee, Myra Hampton, Sonya Hughes, Melonie McClure, Michelle Mulkey. The eleventh grade members are Sonya Adams, Tammy Chastain, Mary Ann Ferguson, Pete McKeon, Bill Vespaclan. The twelfth grade members are Karen Carter, Gordon Farmer, Brenda Kernea. The 1978-79 officers are Steve Martin, President; Greg McDonald, Vice-President; Pam Kephart, Secretary. The Beta Club represents pride and achievement. They show honor, dignity and hard work. The club's sponsor is Mrs. Sheila Snow. Members: Sharon Martin, Teresa Hawkins, Ingrid Weber, Lisa Hughes, Karen Dockery, Lisa Hendrix, Annette Thurman, Helen Ivester, Mark Wiggins, Philip Anderson, Sonya Adams, Eric Townson, Jenny Hand, Wanda Hughes, Lisa Carringer, Mark Vaughn, Lynn Earley, Sofia Hernandez, Mary Ann Ferguson, Melanie Forrister, Mary Ann Garrett. The club officers are Lisa Timpson, President; Brenda Kernea, Vice-President; Steve Martin, Secretary; Pam Kephart, Treasurer. organizations 41 The Spirited Youth Club deals with learning and studying more about God and the Bible. They try to help themselves and others. The sponsor is Mrs. Geraldine Meadows. The club officers are Myra CurtiS President; Sharon Crisp, Vice-President; Patricia Edwards, Secretary- Reporter; Mary Ann Garrett, Treasurer. The Ugly Club is new this year. They are going to try to work together and help improve the campus and school. The members are Mary Farmer, Annette Thurman, Tracy Hutchinson, Jenny Mauldin, Missi Williams, Jeanne Crisp, Lisa McDonald. The club sponsor is Mrs. Peggy Gee. 42 organizations The Science and Math Club is new this year. They will work with science projects which will also involve math problems. The members are Lisa Hendrix, Philip Anderson, Terry Beavers, Karen Dockery, Steve Martin, Sandra Shields, Pam Kephart, Lynn Earley. The sponsors are Mr. Lonnie Oliver and Mr. Bob Jordan. The officers are Joey Copeland, President; Sharon Martin, Vice-President; Wanda Hughes, Secretary and Treasurer. The members of the Spanish Club participate in some of the activities of the Spanish people. They get involved in some of the traditions and customs of Spain and Mexico. The members play Spanish games and eat Spanish food. The sponsor is Mrs. Karen Wayman. organizations 43 The Pep Club helps to keep the school spirit aroused. They support the Murphy Bulldogs and the school. They make and present posters showing their spirit and support. The club sponsored the 1978-79 Homecoming Court using the theme Star War. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Karen Wayman. The officers are Tracy Trovillo, President; Lisa Timpson, Vice-President; Wren Ledford, Secretary; Tracy McClure, Treasurer. 44 organizations The Library Club learns more about the library and the contents of the library. They also try to help others become acquainted with the library. The club officers are Wessley Kisselberg, President; Brenda Stiles, Vice-President; Brenda Cook, Secretary-Treasurer; Peggy Kidd, Reporter. organizations 45 n mm The Arts Crafts Club is new this year. They work on projects involving painting, building, cutting, etc. The sponsor is Mrs. Ruth Bristol. The officers are Lori Hendrix, President; Melonie McClure, Vice-President; Myra Hampton, Secretary; Sonya Hughes, Treasurer. CAfi The Bus Drivers have a big responsibility of helping students to and from school. They move on through all types of weather conditions. The drivers are Tony Dalrymple, Jeff Hall, Donnie Morrow, Gordon Farmer, Randy Cook, Tom Kephart, Howard Carter, Marcal Lyle, Tammy Chastain, Doug King, Glenn Kephart, Joe Cordell, Warren Golden, Mitchell Totherow, Trent Anderson, Pat Allen, Craig Stalcup. The Vica Club works on cars, usually getting themselves in worse condition than the vehicles are in. The members learn to work together and to be responsible. The sponsor is Danny Anderson. The mascot is Brian Farmer. organizations 47 The Health Club learns the importance of good health. They try to help each other learn more about medicine, hospitals ... The sponsor Is Mrs. Mary Jordan. The club officers are Doug Mills President; Mitchell Decker, Vice President; Kim Thomas and Lisa Johnson, Secretaries. 48 organizations The Monogram Club consists of the people who are very active In sports. The club helps keep the athletes In shape and helps keep their spirit aroused. The club sponsors are Mr. Jim McCombs, Mr. Mitch Myers, Mr. Wayne Watson, and Mr. Denny McClure. organizations 49 rsLft FBLA — Future Business Leaders of America work on learning more about business. This club gives the members a chance to experiment with business machines, to meet business people, to learn more responsibility, and to get ready for the business world. The sponsor is Mrs. Joy Watson. The officers are Lisa Timpson, President; Karen Carter, Vice-President; Jenny Mauldin, Secretary; Cindy Hall, Treasurer; Lisa McDonald, Historian; Sharon Martin, Parliamentarian. 50 organizations The Future Farmers of America experience a little of the farming life. They may be preparing themselves as farmers or just be learning something about farming. The sponsor is Mr. Butch Sursavage. The club's mascot is a goat . The members of the Future Homemakers of America Club learn more about homemaking. They cook sew and experience the every day life of home. The sponsor is Mrs. Dolly Smart. organizations 51 The Gun and Hunting Club is new this year. They learn more about hunting and the equipment used to hunt. The sponsor is Mr. J.R. Wilson. The officers are Eddie Kernea, President; Doug Green, Vice- President; Kim Thomas, Secretary; Trent Anderson, Treasurer; Larry Ledford, Sergeant at Arms. The Deca Club learns about the responsibility of having and keeping a job. They find out more about the business and working life. The sponsor is Mr. James Roberts. The officers are Gary Chambers, President; Jimmy Messer, Vice-President; Teresa Colbert, Secretary; Susan McAfee, Treasurer. 52 organizations The Drama Club participates in plays and provides entertainment for the school. Who knows some of the members may become future actors and actresses. The sponsors are Mr. Boyd Shileds and Mrs. Laura Posted. in v v The members of the Etcetera Club participates in many different activities. They visit places such as the telephone office, or just play games at school. Mrs. Patsy Hendrix is the sponsor. organizations 53 World News 1978-79 was the year that ... Patty Hearst was released from prison with hopes of a new life ... Ray Blantant, Tennessee governor, was removed from office three days early due to his policy of pardoning felons. Pardon me, Ray ... Pittsburgh Steelers became the first pro football team to win the Super Bowl three times with their 35-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys ... Dolly Parton posed for Playboy magazine — fully clothed ... Village People posed for Playgirl magazine — not fully clothed ... the oil crisis in Iran caused the price of gas and oil to rise ... inflation reached its second highest peak in three decades with a rate of almost 10% ... the Shah of Iran arrived in the U.S. for an extended ''vacation, but the power struggle in his country continued ... Billy Carter continued to embarrass his brother when he was forced to register as a foreign agent in his own country due to his many Libyan guests ... Christina Crawford exposed her mother as a child abuser in her book MOMMIE DEAREST ... lobbyist Keith Stroup led the battle for legalized marijuana ... three Popes took residency in the Vatican ... Reverand Jim Jones led over 900 of his followers to the arms of death in a steamy jungle outpost in Jonestown, Guyana ... Conrad Hilton, Sid Vicious, Nelson Rockefeller and John Travolta's mother died ... Woody Hayes, head coach at Ohio State was fired after striking a Clemson player ... The Murphy Medical Center opened and many rested easier with the knowledge that advanced equipment and proficient help was near ... townspeople watched the passing of a landmark when the old Regal Hotel was torn down. Unfortunately, Susie's went with it. 54 MHS News The school year of 1978-79 was a time for the expected — and the unexpected. The first few days were filled with the usual sense of confusion and excitement. There were some new faces at MHS but some treasured old friends had moved away. Changes such as weight, hair, and clothing styles had occured in some individuals. Summer excitements were shared, and planning for future events got underway. Classes settled down into their routines, and, for the most part, schedule changes were completed. Students learned how much they could get away with, and teachers discovered which pupils were going to be the major troublemakers. Football season began, and the cheerleading squad, with the aid of the majorettes, flag girls, and band, conducted pep rallies on Friday afternoons. Parades, car decorating contests. Spirit Week and night time pep rallies were also held. The football squad was composed of experienced players and a few who were adding their skill and spirit for the first time. Entertainment Attendance at the games was high since cheering for the Dogs became the thing to do. The Bulldog team was backed by pride. And no one could have been prouder than first-year Head Coach Mitch Myers when his boys surpassed everyone's expectations but their own and ended the regular season as the Smoky Mountain Conference Champs and the Smoky Mountain 2A Champs. The volleyball team, in its third year, proved that practice, hard work, and concentration could develop a team with winning characteristics. Juniors ordered their rings, and when they arrived, the Class of '80 learned that 80 turns = 1 kiss. During the months of September, October and November, various MHS students were striken by a disease identified as viral meningitis. By late November, however, the disease had run its course. In late October the seventeen new Beta Club members were inducted into the Murphy chapter and were initiated on Halloween. On November 1 and 2, the Junior class became the first class to take the Competency Test, and when the scores were calculated, Cherokee County students had scored higher than the state average. The Senior Superlatives were picked by the graduating class of 1979 during the month of November. All-Conference players and coachers were chosen, and fourteen people at Murphy were included in this selection. The basketball season began with a scrimmage game against Hayesville on November 22, and cheering for the Dogs once again became the pasttime. The basketball teams matched the football teams in excellence, as the boys captured first place in the Conference during regular season play, and the girls were tied for third place. The JV teams also proved their ability and showed promise for the years to come. All Western North Carolina football players were selected, and three MHS students were awarded this honor. Each year 10% of the graduating class is chosen as Who's Who; twelve students were selected in 1979. The Valedictrian, Salutatorian, and ten Junior Marshalls were chosen, and plans for the prom got underway. In March, the Quarterback Club sponsored the annual football banquet. Softball, baseball, and track teams put forth their best efforts to garner more honor for Murphy. Throughout the year new styles, pasttimes, teachers, babies, marriages, and other items were added to Murphy. Boots, straight-leg jeans, fish net scarves, twice pierced ears, stick pins, initials (on everything), unisex fashions, skinny belts, skinny, shiny braclets and necklaces and cowboy hats were the latest fashion. A section of the new highway was opened for public use, and some students began using it for a racetrack. Violence was prevalent as an unusual number of fights and wrecks occured. Hardee's seemed to be the place to be on weekends, as their booths and parking lot were always filled with people under twenty. The disco scene hit Murphy, and several dances sponsored by the Student Council were a big success. Mr. Shields, Mr. Simmonds, Miss Saltz, and Mrs. Setzer began teaching the three R's at Murphy, but Mr. Postell and Mr. Sursavage were seen no more in the halls. Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Watson, and Mrs. Postell added to Murphy's population when three bundles of joy arrived. Book shelves and hall passes appeared in the halls. The tradition of novels for television continued with Centennial. Roots re� . .� ed to be aired again, and The Sentinel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and American Grafitti were shown for the first time. In the way of serials, Mork Na-noed his way into our hearts. Three's Company became a favorite, as did Diff'rent Strokes. Then later came Brothers and Sisters and Turnabout. Travolta electrified audiences as Grease slid into stardom. Superman was made into a movie for the first time. Up In Smoke blew minds everywhere. Musically speaking, several rock stars pledged profits from songs to the children of UNICEF on a television special . Dolly Parton continued to rock us with her new style. The Blues'Brothers hit the charts with Soul Man. Other big stars in rock and disco were The Village People, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, the Bee Gees, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. One addition was enjoyed; one was not! 1979's Journalism Department also had something new — Juniors on the staff. The Village People, Donna Summer, the Bee Gees, Earth, Wind and Fire, Rod Stewart and Billy Joel became visitors in everyone's home as their songs played on TV, radio stations and stereos. The prom was held on the first weekend in May, and the performing band was Jet. The night was filled with laughter, joy and a special kind of sadness. On May 20, 1979, the Seniors of Murphy High School walked across the stage and faced the knowledge that they could never go back; they must always go forward. 55 Hill MR. JOHN JORDAN — Superintendent MR. BOB HENDRIX — Assistant Principal, Physical MRS. PEGGY GEE — Secretary 58 administration staff 59 MRS. MARGIE KEPHART, MRS. MOL LIE WORLEY, MRS. VIRGINIA MINTZ, MRS. JETTIE CORNWELL — Lunchroom Staff Business Administration 60 MRS. LOUISE GILBERT — Basic Business, Typing I, Shorthand I MRS. BARBARA McCONNELL — Basic Business, Business Math, Typing I, Accounting I MRS. JOY WATSON — Office Occupations I, Typing II, Shorthand II, Accounting II MRS. KAREN WAYMAN — Spanish I, II, English II, III MR. JAMES WILSON — Economics, Democracy In Action, World Geography, U.S. History MISS SUE REYNOLDS — Physical Education, Democracy In Action, U.S. History History faculty 61 MRS. LAURA POSTELL — English I, III, IV MR. BOYD SHIELDS — English I, III MRS. ANN SETZER — Resource Teacher 62 faculty faculty 63 Mathematics MR. KENNETH FARMER - Geometry, Algebra I, General Math, Consumer Math, World History MR. BOB JORDAN - Math Analysis, Algebra I, II, Business Math, General Math MRS. SHEILA SNOW - Geometry, Algebra I, II, General Math, Consumer Math MR. LONNIE OLIVER - Physic , Chemistry, Physical Science Science faculty 65 MRS. GERALDINE MEADOWS - Advanced Biology, Biology, Physical Science 66 faculty Top: Murphy High School Chorus Lower Left: MR. STEVE HOLCOMB - Band Director Lower Right: MRS. VELMA BURCH - Chorus, English II, Journalism Music faculty 67 Driver's Education MR. RALPH McCONNELL - Driver's Education 68 faculty Carpentry MR. CHARLES SMITH 70 faculty Auto Mechanics MR. DANNY ANDERSON Agriculture MR. BUTCH SURSAVAGE faculty 71 MRS. MARY JORDAN Health Occupations Distributive Education MR. JIM ROBERTS Home Economics MRS. DOLLY SMART 76 student life student life 78 students student life 79 1978-79 Cheerleaders were Alina Seiglle, Soph.; Tammy Rose, Jr.; Tina Ford, Jr.; Tracy Hutchison, Jr.; Lori Kephart, Soph.; Sonya Adams, Jr.; Michelle Mulkey, Soph.; Cindy Cannon, Sr.; Kathy Thompson, Soph.; Niki Amos, Mascot. Cheerleaders Being chosen as a cheerleader opened new doors and led the way to new experiences. The times were not always good, but each held a meaning. Learning to work together and trust each other was an Important step forward. Trusting someone totally during a stunt or holding back anger when things went wrong were hard things to do. Giving up dates and trying to make boyfriends understand were equally hard. If not harder. The long hours of practice required discipline, determination, and dedication. The rewards perhaps outweighed the aggravations. The excitement of leading spirited cheers at pep rallies and ball games was something to be remembered long after the noise of the crowd had been forgotten. Throwing miniature footballs at halftime and using up all the magic markers without getting In trouble added to the fun. Close friendships were developed and secrets were shared. These experiences were always accompanied by the knowledge that the BULLDOGS ARE THE BEST. 80 Some hidden stars at M.H.S. this year were the seventeen Golden M Girls. These girls were responsible for various duties throughout the year. Although behind the scene, these workers received many rewards. Perhaps the greatest of these was the feeling of accomplishment which came from knowing that they had done their part to help create a winning spirit. Golden M Girls First Row: Mary Farmer, Sandi Ingram, Lynn Earley, Lori Shook, Lisa Hendrix, Mary Colbert, Kim Hendrix, Ann Manchester, Denise Ferguson, Missi Williams, Rhonda Mashburn; Second Row: Brenda Rogers, Pam Kephart, Tracy McClure, Tammie Davis, Melanie Forrister, Terry Worley. M.H.S. Band Mr. Steve Holcomb — Band Director Bob Gentry — Drum Major Clarinets First Row: Jill Avett, Andrea Rose, Angela Kilpatrick, Tracy Jarrett, Mary Ida Townson, Tacy Bryson. Second Row; Nicki Lyles, Diana Cole, Phillip Anderson, Cindy Hughes, Alisa Dunbar, Diana Rose. Flutes First Row: George Ramsey, Stephanie Leatherwood, Deborah Annis, Lynn Roberson, Angie Rose. Second Row: Edwina Eller, Wendy Bryson, Jennifer Woody, Sara Hendrix, Sharon Hughes, Pam Mills, Robin Hogsed. Percussion First Row: Shawn Hampton, Greg Beavers, Chuck Mull, Sam Duncan. Second Row: Reggie Bryson, Al Lovingood, Carla Dockery, Lee Wells, Mark Kephart. 84 band Brass First Row: Donna Mull, Tim Taylor, Aaron Jackson, Bobby Lovingood, Mark Carlson, Ricky Kilpatrick, Glenn Smith. Second Row: Warren Golden, Mary Ann Garrett, Jerry Gillespie, Clark Lovingood, Greg Scaglione, Kelly Robinson, Frank Turner, Trent Anderson, Craig Stalcup, Jeff Taylor, Tim Leatherwood. Band Officers are Bob Gentry, Drum Major; Adrea Rose, Junior High Representative; Alisa Dunbar, Treasurer; Jenny Mauldin, Secretary; Trent Anderson, Vice-President; Warren Golden, President. The members of the Murphy High School Marching Band represent a burning daystar. Radiating outward from its center, Mr. Steve Holcomb Director, the band produces rays which captivate both sight and sound. As well as presenting performances during football games, Christmas parades and concerts, various individuals emit their own personal glow. These people contribute their light to the U.T. Honor Band and the All State Band. band 85 First Row: Jenny Mauldin, Jeanne Crisp, Lisa Timpson, Ingrid Weber. Second Row: Lisa Vance, Myra Hampton, Lisa Hughes. Majorettes Glittery, twinkling stars known as majorettes always shine during performances. While at camp in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the majorettes won superior and excellent ribbons on their execution of routines learned each day. Also head majorette, Miss Ingrid Weber, received many personal awards. 86 majorettes Ingrid Weber — Head Majorette Connie Cook — Captain The fiag corps are like scattered moonbeams of glowing light. Each flag moves in intricate patterns as the performances are presented with precision and style. The flag corps' ability was evidence when they won several awards while at camp at Mars Hill College. Most Outstanding Team award was presented to the group. Miss Connie Cook received the Most Outstanding Captain and Miss Barbara Smith received the Most Outstanding Individual. Flag Corps First Row: Debbie Cole, Tina Allen, Lynn Lochaby, Connie Cook, Chris Richards, Buffy Fisher, Barbara Smith. Second Row: Connie Golden, Carol Jean Smith, Kathy Bryson, Lisa Stalcup, Lori Hendrix. r.:’ mm m L. . Senior Class Officers Left: MISSI WILLIAMS — President Bottom Left: LISA TIMPSON — Vice-President Right: TRACY TROVILLO — Treasurer Bottom Right: KAREN WALDROUP — Secretary Teresa Colbert Joe Cordell 92 seniors '79 Audrey Beavers Jimmy Carroll Jeanne Crisp Gary Brendle Ava Crowe Patricia Brooks Gary Chambers Tony Dalrymple '79 seniors 93 Randall Davis Verlon Enloe Gordon Farmer Mary Evans Gary Graves Billy Hall Debbie Grindstaff Gary DeVal Mary Farmer Cindy Hall Mitchell Decker 94 seniors '79 Janet Dillard Susie Fleming Jeff Hall Julie Fowler Teresa Hawkins Lynn Garrison Lisa Hendrix Lynn Earley David Hughes George Dockery 79 seniors 95 Eugene Hughes Tim Hughes Pam Kephart Ann Manchester Sandra Ingram Brenda Kernea Steve Martin Karen Kephart Ricki Lyles Wesley Kisselburg Jeff Mashburn Ronnie Jackson 96 seniors '79 Bernice Johnson Susan Leatherwood Dawn Massey Keith Jones Wade Massey Tim Mauney '79 seniors 97 Robbie Queen Darlene McCoy m a Greg McDonald Sam Myers Becky Roberts Eric Oliver Gary Roberts Lisa McDonald Marie Oliver Mike Roberts 98 seniors '79 Lorrie McDonald Sheila Roberts Sandy Parker Brenda Rogers Donnie Morrow Brenda Phillips Greg Mulkey Linda Shields '79 seniors 99 Mitchell Totherow Trent Wright Frank Turner Tracy Trovillo Karen Waldroup 100 seniors '79 '79 seniors 101 BEST LOOKING David Hughes — Jeanne Crisp MOST MISCHIEVOUS Tim Hughes — Lisa McDonald BEST ALL AROUND Greg McDonald — Brenda Kernea MOST ATHLETIC Ricki Lyles — Annette Thurman CLASS BUMS Tony Dalrymple — Debi Stiles BEST PERSONALITY Frank Turner — Missi Williams MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Steve Martin — Lisa Timpson -4. CLASS FLIRTS Joe Cordell — Sandi Ingram QA ID S3 © co PS hi 2 hi CA 103 ( 3 W £ w t 3 £ t 3 104 MOST INTELLECTUAL Gary DeVal — Lynn Earley MOST SPIRITED Casey Davis — Cindy Cannon BEST DRESSED IDEAL COUPLE Keith Jones — Pam Kephart BEST PHYSIQUE AND FIGURE Gary Brendle — Karen Queen SERIOR DIRECTORY MARTIN LUTHER ALLEN Rt. 5, Box 52 Murphy, NC 28906 Track 1, 2, 3, A; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Baseball Award 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. JERRY ANDERSON Rt. 3, Box 51 Murphy, NC 28906 Baseball 3, 4; Football 1, 4; Track 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 4. NIK BRYAN BEAL Rt. 1 Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 2, 3; Best Dressed 4; Senior Executive Committee 4. CHRISTOPHER TERRY BEAVER Rt. 2, Box 421 Murphy, NC 28906 Photography Club 1; Science 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Club 4; Deca Club 4; Chorus 4; Most Unforgettable 4. AUDREY JOY BEAVERS Rt. 2, Box 366-A Murphy, NC 28906 FBLA Club 3; FHA Club 1, 2, 3. GARY BRENDLE Rt. 1 Murphy, NC 28906 Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Headhunter Award, All Conference 3; Honorable Mention Running Back 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Physique 4. WILLIAM L. BRENDLE Rt. 3, Box 320 Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 3, 4; Library Club 2. PATRICIA LYNNE DOCKERY BROOKS P. O. Box 1258 Andrews, NC 28901 Band 1, 2; Flag Girl 1, 2; Band Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2; Deca Club 4. DANIEL LEE BRYSON Boulevard St. Murphy, NC 28906 Career Club 1; Chess Club 2; Deca Club 3, 4. SANDRA GAIL BYERS 405 Highway 64 West Murphy, NC 28906 Softball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Intramural Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Etcetera Club 3; Student Council 2; Drama Club 4; Most Unforgettable 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. CINDY LANE CANNON 217 Duke St. Murphy, NC 28906 Softball 1; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Who's Who Among American High School Cheerleaders 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading Club 4; Most Spirited 4. LISA KAYE CARRINGER Rt. 7, Box 18-H Murphy, NC 28906 Softball 2; Basketball 1; Cheerleader 3; Who's Who Among American High School Cheerleaders 3; FBLA Club 3, 4; Rock Roll Club 3; Intramural Club 2; Monogram Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; English Medal 3; Beta Club 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. JIMMY LEON CARROLL Rt. 1, Peachtree Murphy, NC 28906 Track 1; Student Council 1; Football 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2; Deca Club 2, 3. DENA GAIL CARTER Rt. 5, Box 230 Murphy, NC 28906 Career Club 1; President 1; FBLA Club 3; Historian 3; HOSA Club 3; Arts Crafts Club 4; Library Club 4; Chorus 3, 4. GARY L. CHAMBERS P.0. Box 62 Murphy, NC 28906 Chess Club 1; Coin Club 2; Deca Club 3, 4; President 4. CHARLENE COLBERT Rt. 5, Box 54 Murphy, NC 28906 Etcetera Club 2; Pep Club 2; Cheerleader 2; FBLA Club 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. TERESA LYNN COLBERT Rt. 5, Box 38 Murphy, NC 28906 Math Medal 1; Softball Manager 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Etcetera Club 1; Deca Club 3, 4; Parlimentarian 4; Class Secretary 2. JAMES RANDALL COOK Rt. 1, Brasstown Murphy, NC 28906 Chess Club 1, 2; VICA Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4. MICHAEL JOE CORDELL Rt. 3, Box 98-A Blairsville, GA 30512 Library Club 1; FFA Club 3, 4; Treasurer 3; President 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Safe Driving Award 3; Class Flirt 4. JEANNE VICTORIA CRISP Rt. 3, Box T-l Murphy, NC 28906 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Homecoming Court 1, 2, 3, 4; Who's Who 4; Best Looking 4; Class President 1; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ugly Club 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. AVA SUE CROWE Rt. 1, Box 505-B Murphy, NC 28906 Library Club 2; FBLA Club 3; Deca Club 4. RANDALL LEE CURTIS Rt. 5, Box 299 Murphy, NC 28906 Career Club 1; Deca Club 3, 4. TONY A. DALRYMPLE Rt. 2, Box 305 Murphy, NC 28906 Student Council 1; Chess Club 1; VICA Club 2; Deca Club 3, 4; Class Bum 4. CASEY KARL DAVIS Rt. 1 Box 432-A Murphy, NC 28906 Transferred from William Fremd High School, Palltine, IL; Junior Rotarian 4; Football Photographer 2, 3, 4; A.V. Club 1, 2; President 1, 2; Most Spirited 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. RANDALL ROY DAVIS Rt. 5, Box 68 Murphy, NC 28906 Library Club 1; Chess Club 2; Deca Club 3; VICA Club 4. JAMES MITCHELL DECKER P.O. Box 425 Murphy, NC 28906 Chess Club 1, 2; HOSA Club 3, 4; President 4. GARY JOHN DEVAL Rt. 1, Box 361 Murphy, NC 28906 Algebra I Medal 1; Geometry Medal 2; Algebra II Medal 3; Drafting Medal 3; Math Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, Who's Who 4; Most Intellectual 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. JANET LEA DILLARD P.O. Box 80, Ford Road Warne, NC 28908 Career Club 1; FHA Club 1, 2; HOSA Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4. GEORGE WILLIAM DOCKERY Hiawassee St. Murphy, NC 28906 Guitar Club 2; Basketball 4. ALISA DUANN DUNBAR Rt. 6, Box 301 Murphy, NC 28906 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; John Phillips Sousa Award 2; All-State 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Volleyball 3; Arts Crafts Club 4; Band Club 2, 3; Civitan Club 3; Science Club 1; Drama Club 1; Transferred from Winburn Jr. High, Lexington, KY 2. ALICE LYNN EARLEY Hitchcock St. Murphy, NC 28906 Spirited Youth Club 1; WCU Math Contest 1, 3; Typing I Medal 2; Biology Medal 2; Jr. Civitan Club 2; Spanish Club 3; World History Medal 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Science Club 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Jr. Marshall 3; Who's Who 4; Salutatorian 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Editor 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. WILLIAM VERLON ENLOE 400 Cherry St. Murphy, NC 28096 Chess Club 1, 2; Deca Club 4. GORDON RAYE FARMER Rt. 5, Box 65 Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1; Track 1; Student Council 4; Monogram Club 1; Bus Driver 3, 4. MARY EVELYN FARMER Rt. 1, Box 144 Marbie, NC 28905 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Softball 1, 2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Most Contributed Player 3; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Track 3; Golden M Girl 4; Student Council 1; Who's Who 4; AAUW Award 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ugly Club 4. SUSIE ANN FLEMING Rt. 2, Box 335 Murphy, NC 28906 FHA Club 1, 2; HOSA Club 3, 4. JULIE CLAUDINE FOWLER Rt. 1, Box 78-A Marble, NC 28905 FHA Club 1; Library Club 2, 3, 4; HOSA Club 2, 3, 4. VICKIE LYNN GARRISON Rt. 1, Box 99-A Marble, NC 28905 Chorus 3; FHA Club 1; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; HOSA Club 2, 3, 4; Spirited Youth Club 3; Arts Crafts Club 4. WARREN REX GOLDEN Rt. 3, Box 40 Murphy, NC 28906 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Band Club 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 3; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4. DEBRA LYNN GRINDSTAFF Rt. 1, Box 439 Murphy, NC 28906 Shorthand Medal 3; Library Club 2, 3; Reporter 2; FBLA Club 3, 4; Arts Crafts Club 4. CYNTHIA ANN HALL Rt. 3, Box 287 Murphy, NC 28906 Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3; Jr. Civitan Club 2; FBLA Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Arts Crafts Club 4; Senior Executive Committee 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Assistant Editor; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. WILLIAM JEFFREY HALL P.O. Box 222 Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1, 3; Manager 3; Track 1; Homecoming Escort 4; Monogram Club 1, 3; Etcetera Club 2; VICA Club 4; Bus Driver 4. WILLIAM ROGER HALL 207-A Wells St. Murphy, NC 28906 Auto Mechanics I Medal 3; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1; Track 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3; VICA Club 3, 4; Drama Club 4. TERESA DIANE HAWKINS 102 Third Street Murphy, NC 28906 Spirited Youth Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 1, 2; English Medal 1; FBLA Club 3, 4; Most Undependable 4. LISA RENEE HENDRIX P.O. Box 306 Murphy, NC 28906 FHA Club 1; English Medal 2; Biology Medal 2; Etcetera Club 3; Science and Math Club 4; Golden M Girl 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Who's Who 4. DAVID ALAN HUGHES P.O. Box 132 Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference Defense 4; Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Who's Who 4; Who's Who Among American High School Student (Athletics) 4; Homecoming Escort 1; Student Council 1; Monogram 107 Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Looking 4. DONALD EUGENE HUGHES Rt. 3, Box 53-A Murphy, NC 28906 Baseball 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Improved Player 3; All Conference Offensive Tackle 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4. TIMOTHY VAN HUGHES 218 Hiawassee St. Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Track 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Mischievous 4. SANDRA LEE INGRAM 110 Ingram Lane Murphy, NC 28906 Golden M Girl 4; Band 1, 2; Band Club 2; FHA Club 1; Pep Club 3; Etcetera Club 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Class Flirt 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. RONNIE H. JACKSON Rt. 5, Texana St. Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Monogram 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4. DONALD RAY JOHNSON Rt. 3, Box 187-D Murphy, NC 28906 I.V. Club 1; President 1; HOSA Club 3; Library Club 3; Secretary 3; Deca Club 4. FRANCES BERNICE JOHNSON P.O. Box 252 Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1; Softball 1; Student Council 3; Monogram Club 1; Softball Club 2; Library Club 3; President 3; FHA Club 4; President 4. LARRY KEITH JONES Rt. 1, Marble Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Escort 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3; Ideal Couple 4. GLENN RAY KEPHART Rt. 3, Box 121 Murphy, NC 28906 Chess Club 1; VICA 3, 4; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4. KAREN JEANETTE BRENDLE KEPHART Rt. 3, Box 99 Murphy, NC 28906 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; 440 - 1st Place 2; 440 - 2nd Place 3; Student Council 1, 2; Intramural Club 1, 2; Etcetera Club 3; FBLA Club 3; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. PAM RANELL KEPHART Rt. 3 Murphy, NC 28906 Algebra I Medal 1; Chemistry Medal 3; Algebra II Medal 3; Math Contest 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Jr. Marshal 3; Who's Who 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3, 4; Golden M Girl 3, 4; Senior Executive Committee 4; Ideal Couple 4. BRENDA SUE KERNEA Rt. 2, Box 339 Murphy, NC 28906 English Medal 1, 2; Shorthand Medal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Intramural Club 1; FBLA Club 3, 4; President 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference Honorable Mention 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Triple Jump - 1st Place, Smokey Mt. Conference Record 3; Long Jump - 1st Place 2; 440 - 1st Place 2; 440 - 2nd Place 3; 880 - 3rd Place 3; Student Council 4; Best All Around 4. VERLON WESLEY KISSELBURG Route 6, Box 63 Murphy, NC 28906 Transferred from Bradley County High School, Cleveland, TN 4; Library Club 4; President 4. SUSAN TRULL LEATHERWOOD Rt. 1, Box 336-A Murphy, NC 28906 Home Ec. Medal 3; Chorus 3; Pep Club 1; Library Club 2, 3; HOSA Club 3, 4; FHA Club 1. ANDREA WREN LEDFORD Rt. 1 Brasstown, NC 28902 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Contributed Most to Softball Award 3; All Conference Third Base 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; FBLA Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Senior Executive Committee 4. JACK LITTLE Rt. 1, Box 243 Murphy, NC 28906 FBLA Club 4; Career Club 1; Most Talented 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. DAVID DALE LOVINGOOD Rt. 1, Box 159-C Marble, NC 28905 Football 1; Track 1; Monogram Club 1; Etcetera Club 2; Rock Roll Band Club 3; Deca Club 4; Bus Driver 4. RICKI L. LYLES 203 Ledford St. Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Player 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference Defensive Back 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Defensive Back 3; Most Valuable Player 3; All Conference Punter 4; All Conference Honorable Mention Quarterback 4; All Western Carolina 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; All Conference 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Player 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Who's Who Among American High School Student (Athletics) 4; Most Athletic 4. ANN ELIZABETH MANCHESTER Rt. 1 Marble, NC 28905 Golden M Girl 2, 3, 4; FHA Club 1, 2, 3; FBLA Club 3; Historian 3; Library Club 4. DAVID LAURENT ROMAIN MARCHAT Rt. 1, Box 256-A Hayesville, NC 28904 Transferred from Hayesville High School 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State 1, 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; Class Representative 4; Rocket Club 1, 2; Congressional Nomination for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) 4. STEPHEN KENNY MARTIN P.O. Box 503 Murphy, NC 28906 Physical Science Medal 1; Class Vice-President 3; Who's Who Among American High School Student (Athletics) 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Chosen to be Governor's Page for April 9-13, 1979 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Who's Who 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Science and Math Club 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; President 4; Most Likely To Succeed 4. 108 DAWN DENISE MASSEY 500 Valley River Ave. Murphy, NC 28906 Band 3; Flag Girl 3; Student Council 3; FHA Club 1; Science Club 2; Civitan Club 3; Bus Driver 3. WADE E. MASSEY 500 Valley River Ave. Muprhy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2; Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3; Deca Club 4. JENNY KAYE MAULDIN Rt. 5, Box 45 Murphy, NC 28906 Band 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1; Track 2, 3; 440 - 880 - 100 Track Medals 2, 3; Volleyball 2; Golden M Girl 2; Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 2; Jr. Civitan Club 3; Secretary 3; Monogram 1, 2; FBLA Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Drama Club 4; HOSA Club 4; Pep Club 4; Ugly Club 4; Best Dressed 4. TIM MAUNEY 101 Valley River Ave. Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3. SUSAN DIAN McAFEE Rt. 6 Murphy, NC 28906 Transferred from Hiwassee Dam High School 2; Pep Club 2; Library Club 2, 3; Deca Club 4. DARLENE McCOY Rt. 2, Box 196 Murphy, NC 28906 Career Club 1; Deca Club 3, 4. GERGORY LEE McDONALD Rt. 3, Box 260-A Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; All Conference Defensive Lineman 3; Defensive Lineman Award 3; All Conference Offensive Lineman 4; All Western Offensive Lineman 4; Baseball Manager 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science and Math Club 4; Junior Rotarian 3, 4; DAR Best Citizen Award 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students (Athletics) 4; Student Council 4; Vice-President 4; Class Vice-President 3; Who's Who 4; Best All Around 4; Bus Driver 4. LORRIE ANN McDONALD Rt. 1, Box 210 Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; FHA Club 1; Career Club 2; Spirited Youth Club 3; HOSA Club 3, 4. MARY LISA McDONALD Rt. 3, Box 289 Murphy, NC 28906 Intramural Club 1; Junior Civitan Club 2, 3; President 3; FBL A Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Ugly Club 4; FBL A Parliamentarian 4; Most Mischievous 4. JOHN DOUGLAS MILLS Rt. 3, Box 176-A Murphy, NC 28906 Transferred from Hayward Jr. High, Springfield, OH 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; HOSA Club 3, 4; President 4; Library Club 3; Vice- President 3. DONNIE ROBYN MORROW Rt. 3, Box 103 Murphy, NC 28906 Baseball 3; Football 1, 2; Bus Driver 4. GEORGE GREGORY MULKEY Rt. 2, Box 164 Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1; Baseball 2; Homecoming Escort 4; Guitar Club 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 2, President 3; FFA Club 2; Deca Club 4; Bus Driver 3, 4. SAM DALE MYERS Cool Springs Apts. Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1; Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2; Deca Club 3, 4. ERIC DOUGLAS OLIVER Rt. 3, Box 15 Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Football 1,4; All Conference Honorable Mention 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram 1, 2, 3, 4. MARIE ANTOINETTE OLIVER Rt. 3, Box 15 Murphy, NC 28906 Softball 2; Volleyball 3, 4; Chorus 4; Intramural Club 1, 2; Junior Civitan 3; Drama Club 4. RUBY JANE PANTHER Rt. 7, Box 4-A Murphy, NC 28906 Chorus 4; Library Club 4. SANDY PARKER Rt. 2 Murphy, NC 28906 FFA Club 2, 3; VICA Club 4. BRENDA KAY PHILLIPS P.O. Box 39 Murphy, NC 28906 Track 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Club 1; Spanish Club 2; FBL A Club 3; Etcetera Club 3; Monogram Club 4. BETTY SUE POPE Rt. 3, Box 68 Murphy, NC 28906 Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; FBL A Club 3, 4; Reporter 4. KAREN CARTER QUEEN Rt. 1, Box 531-A Murphy, NC 28906 Perfect Attendance 3, 4; Intramural Club 1; Junior Civitan 2; FBL A Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Student Council 4; Best Figure 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. ROBBY LYNN QUEEN Rt. 7 Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1; Track 1; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1, 4; Gun and Hunting Club 4; Deca Club 4. GARY DUANE ROBERTS Rt. 7, Box 314 Murphy, NC 28906 Band 1; Science Club 2; Science Medal 1; Radio Club 1; Hunting Club 4; Deca Club 4. MIKE DALE ROBERTS Rt. 5, Box 125 Murphy, NC 28906 Guitar Club 1. 109 110 BRENDA SUE ROGERS P.O. Box 611 Murphy, NC 28906 Volleyball 3, 4; Golden M Girl 2, 3, 4; Softball Club 1 2; Etcetera Club 3; FBLA Club 3; Monogram Club 4. DEBORAH KAY ROSE Old Murphy Rd. Box 310 Murphy, NC 28906 Chorus 3, 4; FHA Club 1, 3; FFA Club 2. BARBARA LINDA SHIELDS Rt. 1, Box 505 Murphy, NC 28906 FHA Club 1; HOE Club 2; Junior Clvltan 3; Library Club 3, 4; FBLA Club 3, 4; Parliamentarian 3; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. LORI ANNE SHOOK P.O. Drawer 428 Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball Statistician and Manager 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirited Youth 1; Spanish Club 2; Etcetera Club 3; FBLA Club 3; Drama Club 3; Monogram Club 4; Golden M Girl 2, 3, 4; Golden M Girl of the Year 3; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. LORI ANN SMITH Rt. 6, Box 379 Murphy, NC 28906 FBLA Club 1; Chorus 2; Transferred from Piper High School, Fort Lauderdale, FL 4. GERALD DEAN STALCUP Rt. 1 Marble, NC 28905 Deca Club 4; Most Undependable 4. BRENDA STILES Rt. 1, Box 223 Murphy, NC 28906 Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Reporter 2; FHA Club 1; FBLA Club 1, 3; Perfect Attendance 1. DAVID HENRY STILES Rt. 7 Murphy, NC 28906 Homecoming Escort 3, 4. DEBORAH STILES Rt. 5, Box 284 Murphy, NC 28906 I.V. Medal 1; FHA Club 1; Deca Club 3, 4; Class Bum 4. JOHN SUTTON 135 Sunrise St. Murphy, NC 28906 Baseball 2, 3, 4; All Conference Honorable Mention 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference Honorable Mention 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARIE ANNETTE THURMAN Rt. 3, Box 34 Murphy, NC 28906 English Medal 1; Typing I Medal 2; WCU Math Contest 1, 2; Economics Medal 3; Chemistry Medal 3; Softball 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Assistant Coach 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 3, 4; Best All Around Medal 2; Most Contributing Player 3; All Conference Honorable Mention 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ugly Club 4; Chief Junior Marshall 3; Moorehead Scholarship Nominee 4; Valedictorian 4; Most Athletic 4. LISA MARLENE TIMPSON 218-A Hiawassee St. Murphy, NC 28906 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Geometry Medal 2; Typing Medal 2; Basketball Statistician 2; Junior Marshal 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; FBLA Club 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Drama Club 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Class Vice- President 4; Senior Executive Committee 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. MITCHELL BRUCE TOTHEROW Rt. 1, Box 202 Murphy, NC 28906 Football 1; Chorus 2; VICA Club 3, 4. TRACY TROVILLO Cherokee Hills Estates Murphy, NC 28906 Transferred from Vanguard High School, Ocaoa, FL 2; Cheerleader 3; Who's Who Among American High School Cheerleaders 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4; FBLA Club 3, 4; Ugly Club 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Assistant Editor 4; Transferred to Forest High School, Ocaoa, FL 4. FRANK BLAIR TURNER Rt. 1, Box 303 Murphy, NC 28906 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Golf Club 1; Homecoming Escort 2; Best Personality 4. KAREN ALINE WALDROUP Rt. 7, Box 4-J Murphy, NC 38906 Cheerleader 2; Class Secretary 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Spirited Youth Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA Club 3, 4; Secretary 3; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Editor 4; Senior Executive Committee 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3, 4. INGRID LOUISE WEBER Rt. 1 Murphy, NC 38906 Beta Club 3, 4; Who's Who Among American High School Musicians 3; Music Medals 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Pianist 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Miss Majorette Queen of America 2, 3; Band Club 1, 2; Junior Civitan Club 3; Vice-President 3; Arts and Craft Club 4; Homecoming Court 3, 4; Who's Who 4; Boomerang Staff 4; Kanuhsheta Staff 4. PATSY HELEN JANE WHITENER Rt. 5, Box 142 Murphy, NC 28906 Chorus 4; Career Club 1; FHA 1, 2; Library Club 2, 4; HOE Club 2, 4; FBLA Club 3; Arts and Crafts Club 4. MELISSA ANN WILLIAMS Cherokee Hills Estates Murphy, NC 28906 Homecoming Court 2, 3, 4; Queen 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Statistician 4; Softball 1, 2; Volleyball 2, 4; Golden M Girl 4; Student Council 1; Class President 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ugly Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Personality 4. JON CRAIG WOZNICK Rt. 1 Murphy, NC 28906 Carpentry Medal 3; Geometry Medal 3; English Medal 3; Junior Rotarian 4; VICA Club 4; Bus Driver 4. LONNIE TRENT WRIGHT Rt. 3, Box 150 Murphy, NC 28906 Chess Club 1; Library Club 2; FBLA Club 3. JEFF JONES Vice President CARLA DOCKERY Secretary JONATHON LEE T reasurer Freshman Class Officers CINDY WRIGHT President 111 Jeff Bailey Ricky Baily Dena Bates Kim Bates Ken Beal Cheryl Beaver Greg Beavers Keith Beavers Bobby Brown Charles Brown Randy Brown Kathy Bryson Tacey Bryson Scott Callihan Barbara Carringer Charlie Cornwell Ricky Craig Christina Crawford Debra Crisp Joseph Davidson Philip Davis David Day Joe Day Scott Day Wilma Derreoerry Wanda Dockery Connie Drouillard Mark Edwards Patricia Edwards Terri Edwards John Garrett Robin Gentry Carolyn Gilreath Mark Grant Becky Haigler Scott Hall Keith Hartness Tim Hatchett Tony Hawkins Ronnie Hayes Michelle Helton Willema Helton Donna Hendrix Teresa Higgins Greg Hill Jeff Holden Lamar Holland Pattie Holloway Tim Hopkins Debbie Hughes Sharon Hughes Aaron Jackson Joel Jackson Fannie Johnson Jeffery Jones John Johnson Cheryl Kephart Teresa Kilby Kathy Killian Vicky Killian Norma Jean Laney Larry Ledford Jonathan Lee Jamie Lewis Lynn Lockaby Bobby Lovingood Clark Lovingood Kenny Lovingood Jan McCoy Benny McDonald Sharon McDonald Kenny McKeon Pamela Mills Patricia Mingus Jane Mitchell Marc Monarrez Katrina Moore Peggy Moore Chuck Mull Charles Nation Sam Oliver Teresa Owens Michael Pack Carlos Palmer Teresa Palmer Charles Panter Bob Penland Ronnie Ramsey Jeanne Raxter Tim Roberson Kelly Robinson Jane Rogers Scott Rogers Diane Rose Larkin Rose Tony Self Max Shipman David Simonds Pamela Simonds Barbara Smith Mike Townson Rhonda Townson Jennifer Trovillo Lisa Vance Lee Wells Kevin Adams Tim Anderson Robin Aquilera Debbie Atkins Amanda Baine Jan Barnett Rosalind Barnett Rhonda Bates Brenda Baxter Deborah Beaver Tammy Carter Tracy Carter Debbie Chambers Alan Chastain Ann Chastain Linda Cole Jimmie Coleman Kim Cordin Carla Crawford Tony Crisp Ruth Ann Cullum Melisa Decker Melinda Deese Michael Dennis Bobby DeWeese Jonathan Dickey Jackie Dobson Steve Dockery Bruce Dorsey Naomi English Eddie Evans Margaret Evans Denise 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