Murphy High School - Kanuhsheta Yearbook (Murphy, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1980 volume:

KANUHSHETA 1080 it's yesterday. Introduction Organizations Faculty Spirit Sports Student Life Honors Classes Published by the Journalism Class in cooperation with the seniors of Murphy High School Murphy. NCi Volume 28. Here Halls I have walked many times Are dark And faraway. Existing Only in my memory. Once alive With joys and sorrows, Friends and faces I once knew. Laughter and fun Of which I was Once a part Have faded. Gold days I once lived Are mists of remembrance. Here I have abided. Here I have found myself. I have become me. Shaped by you, Solid, Yet flexible. Eager. Yet frightened To begin, To leave here. 2 3 u People have known. Have been dose to. Have loved. Are moving. Separating. Changing. Finding themselves As I found me. We have touched. We have passed. We have moved on. We will remember Each other. For we were As one. Learning From each other. We've tasted friendship. And parting From each other. We've tasted sorrow. We've trembled. For We’ve left behind A part of ourselves That only we Can make live In our minds. The part we left Here. 9 Times io I've spent Here everyday With you My friends. Feeling as if They would Never end. I failed To see That my hourglass Has Run short. My time Here Is over. And I'm saddened By all the things That I could have done. Yet. I’m content, I'm happy Seeing What am. I Am myself. For have been Here. 12 13 Laughter That echoed Through these rooms. Echoes now Only in my mind. Ghosts Of the joy I knew Here. Take me back To a time Gone away. My memories Of my yesterdays. Here. Where I laughed. Where I cried. Where I hoped And dreamed For all our Tomorrows. And my world goes On and on. When want joy. When I want tears. I recall Here. by Tammie Davis 15 ORGANIZATIONS 1 H Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand. — James M. Barrie organizations division 17 Student Council The Student Council is a group of people chosen to give ideas and make contributions to better im- prove Murphy High School. Each homeroom se- lects one person who they think will represent them as a whole, to be a member of the council. Mr. Bob Jordan is the organization’s sponsor. Officers are President, Bobby Clayton) Vice-Presi- dent, Bill Vespasian; Secretary, Maryann Ferguson. 18 organizations Beta Club Bus Drivers Bus Drivers play an important role in transporting students to and from school. This is a great responsibility for them to tackle. Through rain, sleet, snow, or hail The Beta Club is in- deed a very presti- gious and honored club. The members are chosen by their grade point average, which must be at least 3.65 on a 4.0 scale. Mrs. Sheila Snow sponsors the club. organizations 19 FBLA Club The Future Business Leaders of America is a national orga- nization. Its members must be enrolled in some sort of busi- ness course. The club gives members a chance to explore the business world and learn how to beqome future busi- nessmen and businesswomen. Mrs. Joy Watson sponsors the organization. Officers are President, Tammy Rose; Vice President, Bennie Jo Graham; Secretary, Jennifer Woody; Treasurer, Helen Ivesteo Historian, Ka- ren Dockery; Reporter, Carla Dockery; Parliamentarian, Melinda Graves. 30 organizations FFA The Future Farmers of America are all farmers at heart. They learn how to farm land while having a good time. One day these club members may contribute their skills to the world by supplying it with food. The sponsor is Mr. Luther. The offi- cers are Pres., Eddie Rogers! Vice- Pres., Jeff Stiles; Sec., Phil Davis-, Tres., David Allem Rep., Larkin Rosej Sentinel, Dwayne Plemmons. organizations ! Pep Pep Club members are the hard-working group of peo- ple at MHS. They tackle many jobs such as planning homecoming and promot- ing school spirit. It is worth the trouble, though, be- cause it is all for the Black and Gold. The sponsors are Mrs. Karen Wayman and Miss Terri Saltz. Officers are Pres., Sonya AdamSi V. Pres., Tammy Rosej Sec., Helen Ivesterj Treas., Kathy Thompson. Library The Library Club learn how to maintain a library. They are also very helpful in that they help students find books and other reference materials. Mrs. Emma Louise Minor is the sponsor. The officers are President, Melonie Vaughni Vice President, April Aber- nathy) Secretary-Treasurer, Monica Chapman) Reporter, Bob Gentry. 22 organizations Arts £ Crafts This is the Arts Crafts Club’s sec- ond year at Murphy High School. The members of the club are in- volved in making a variety of crafts, either for fun or to prepare for a future in this line of work. Mrs. Ruth Bristol sponsors the club. Officers: President, Lori Hendrix Vice Pres., Melanie McClure Sec- Sherry Peak Treasurer, Carol Jean Smith. organizations 23 Drama Club The Drama Club members put on shows and plays of all sorts. The members learn creative ways to make their talents shine. Sponsors are Mrs. Laura Postell and Mr. Boyd Shields. Gun £ Hunting This is the second year for the Gun £ Hunting Club. The members talk about hunting and learn about guns. This year there are even several female mem- bers. Sponsoring the club is Lieutenant” J.R. Wilson. 24 organizations HOS A Club The Health Occupations Students of America Club is sponsored by Mrs. Mary Jordan. Most of the members plan a future in nursing or doctoring. Officers are as follows: President, Jackie Dobson� Vice President, Lori Kephart� Secretary, Sheila Owenby� Treasurer, Sharon Hughes, Historian, Will Speed. organizations 25 Et Cetera The name Et cetera Club perfectly describes the club’s activities. The club members do a variety of things. They go on field trips, play games, and have intelligent discussions. Mrs. Patsy Hendix sponsors the club. VICA The VICA Club works on cars and learns more about what makes automobiles tick. The sponsors are Mr. Danny Ander- son and Mr. Hogt Roberson. 36 organizations Spanish This year the Spanish Club in- creased in number. The members play Spanish games, learn about Spanish customs, and best of all, make and eat Spanish foods. Mrs. Karen Wayman sponsors the club. FHA The FHA Club prepares its members for life at home. Sewing, cooking, and cleaning are only several of the house- keeping duties the mem- bers learn. The sponsor of the club is Mrs. Dolly Smart. organizalions 27 Science Club The Science Club does experiements and problems having to do with science. The sponsors are Mr. Lonnie Oliver and Mr. Chip Stockton. Science Fiction £ Fantasy It is not really known what the Science Fiction § Fantasy Club does, but the members really enjoy participating in it. They explore all their dreams and fantasies and have a nice time. Dr. Herbert Badger is the club spon- sor. 28 organizations DECA The DECA members are a responsible group of young men and women. Whether they plan to go to college and pursue a career or go straight out into the busi- ness world, they will have the experience of business and maintaining a job. The sponsor is Mr. James Rob- erts. Quill $ Scroll The Quill § Scroll Club consists of journalism members. The members learn about writing arti- cles, reporting, and com- piling books, and news- papers. Mrs. Velma Burch sponsors the Quill 6 Scroll Club. organizations 30 Spirited Youth The Spirited Youth Club, though small in size, is very enthusiastic. They study the Bible and different religions. The following are Offi- cers: President, Mary Ann Garrett) Vice President, Mitch Kilpatrick) Secretary-Treasurer, Lynn McKay Reporter, Barbara Stovall) Program Chairman, Denise Bettis. Ugly This is the Ugly” Club’s second year at MHS. They make bulletin boards and help to beau- tify the school. Mrs. Peg- gy Gee is the club spon- sor. Members are: Tina Ford, Pat Allen, Teresa Worley, Tammie Chas- tain, Rhonda Mashburn, Carla Dockery, Alina Seiglie, Sonya Hughes, Tracey McClure, Kathy Thompson, Terri McKeon, Kelley Thomp- son, and Joy Dockery. Monogram -U PI . TTT The Monogram Club consisted of high school ath- letes. Whether they participate in football, bas- ketball, baseball, softball, track, or volleyball, they all contribute their abilities to make our school 1. 31 FACULTY and DEPARTMENTS You see things as they are. And you ask, Why?” But I dream things that never were , And I ask, Why not?” A dministratio Mr. Charles Forrister — Principal 34 f acuity Mr. Bob Hendrix — Assistant Principal, Physical Science Mr. John Jordan — Superintendent Mrs. Emma Louise Minor — Librarian Mr. Bob Jordan — Guidance Counselor, Algebra I, Ge- ometry, Algebra II Mrs. Peggy Gee — Secretary faculty 35 Social Studies Mr. James Wilson — Economics, World Geography, U.S. History Miss Sue Reynolds — Girl’s P.E., U.S. History, Democ- racy in Action 38 faculty Mrs. Joanne Sherrill — Remediation English and Math Resources Mrs. Ann Setzer Spanish IV. Mrs. Ruth Bristol Mrs. Karen Wayman — Spanish I. II, English II, III faculty 39 faculty 4! Mathematics Most problems are merely the absence of ideas. Mrs. Sheila Snow — General Math. Alge- bra I. II. Geometry, Math Analysis Mr. Kenneth Farmer — General Math. Algebra I, World History 42 faculty Business Mrs. Louise Gilbert — Shorthand I, Typing I, Business Math Basic Business Mrs. Barbara McConnell — Basic Business, Business Math, Bookkeeping I, Typing I Mrs. Joy Watson — Typing II, Shorthand II, Office Occupations, Accounting II 44 f acuity Mrs. Greta Young — Custodian Mr. Howard Carter — Mainten- ance Mr. Doug King — Maintenance Lunchroom Staff.- Mollie Worley Margie Kephart Virginia Mintz JoAnn Hall Jettie Cornwell Mrs. Sharon Hicks — Dietician Staff faculty 45 Distributive Education Mr. Jim Roberts Health Occupation Mrs. Mary Jordan Auto Mechanics Mr. Danny Anderson 48 spirit division spirit 49 Cheerleaders Cheerleading was a new. fun. and somewhat different ex- perience for ten spirited girls this year. They learned the meaning of responsibility, leadership, and most of all dedi- cation. The tedium of staying up until all hours of the night making posters, planning for pep rallies, and practicing were well worthwhile, though. They knew it was all in honor of the MIGHTY BULLDOGS”! Counter clockwise: Sr., Tammy Rose, Capt.; Sr., Sonya Adams, Co-capt.j Sr., Tina Ford-, Soph., Joy Dockeryi Katrina Moorej Soph., Jennifer Fair-, Soph., Sharon Hughesj Jr., Dennie Stiles-, Jr., Lori Kephart; Jr., Melanie McClure. Mrs. Barbara McConnell. Sponsor Melanie Forrister, Tammie Pavis. Jennifer Woody. Becky Haigler. Pam London. Denise Ferguson. Donna Hendrix. Carla Crawford. Jackie Stiles. Teresa Higgins, Teresa Palmer. Kim Hendrix. Not pictured — Patricia Allen. S3 golden m girls Juniors Denise Ferguson, Kim Hendrix, Carla Crawford, Jackie Stiles. Much thankfulness should be given to this year's thirteen Golden M Girls. Raising money, feeding the football players after the big game, stapling and sell- ing programs, and working in the concession stand at J.V. ballgames are some of the jobs that these girls put much effort into. Most important, the Golden M Girls promote spirit which kindles the football season to a 1 Victory! Sophomores: Donna Hendrix, Teresa Palmer, Teresa Hig- gins. Becky Haigler. Seniors: Tammie Davis, Pam London, Jennifer Woody. Me- lanie Forrister. Patricia Allen. golden m girls 53 MHS MARCHING BAND Chris Richards, Secretaryi Connie Cook, Flag Captains Myra Hampton, Majorette Captains Lynn Roberson, Junior High Representatives Carol Jean Smith, Treasurers Bob Gentry. Rifle Captains Craig Stalcup. Vice Presidents Trent Anderson, President S and band 55 Mr. Steve Holcomb, Band Director Phillip Anderson, Drum Major Sherry Garland, Bob Gentry, Sharon Hughes Senior Band Members: (Top to Bottom) — Connie Cook, Craig Stalcup, Trent Anderson, Chris Rich- ards, Lisa Hughes, Phillip Anderson, Bob Gentry, Mary Ann Garrett, Donna Mull. Myra Hampton, Tina Allen, Lisa Vance, Lisa Hughes, Robin Gentry, Veronica Ellison. Majorettes Throughout the 79-80 school year, the majorettes have won many honors. They took the first place trophy at the band competition over fifty majorette groups from schools IA-4A. 56 majorettes Connie Cook — Captain. The Flag Corps performance is one of the highlights of the MFIS band. For the past two years, the Flag Corps has won first place trophies in their summer camp. Flag Corps Connie Golden. Lorie Hendrix, Sara Hendrix, Carol Jean Smith, Barbara Smith, Cindy Wright, Lisa Stalcup, Lynn Lochaby, Chris Richards, Kelly Robinson, Connie Cook, Kathy Bryson, Debbie Cole. 57 58 sports division sports division 59 Mitch Myers, Head Coach Dennis McClure, Asst. Coach (left) Wayne Watson, Asst. Coach (right) 79- '80 Top, L to R: Coach Dennis McClure, Coach Mitch Myers, Coach Wayne Watson. First: Tim Anderson, Keith Zimmerman, Pete McKeon, Keith Martin, Darryl Laney, Art Amos, Bobby Clayton, Eddie Evans, Alfred Holden, Emmett Oliver, Eric Conley, James 60 coaches BULLDOGS Johnson. Second: Darryl Hall, Tony Colbert, Ronnie Ramsey, Bennie McDonald, John Johnson, Johnny Garrett, Keith Hartness, Robert Gee, Darryl Rose. Mike Hogsed. Eddie Rogers, Jeff Martin. Third: Ricky Bailey, Jeff Jones, Ken McKeon. Ken Beal, Sam Oliver, Marc Monarrez. John Gardner. Mike Townson, Andre Smith. Not pictured: David Lovingood and Scott Gentle. football team 61 7GJX ' Hft vC ; ZC- Senior jUt dovwO- V u,ne z. 62 senior bulldogs Bulldogs 0ML5 V The Class of 1980 was represented by eleven Senior Bulldogs. The pride of be- ing a bulldog was reflected by each of these men. and admiration from the younger men also gave each man more pride in himself. The team, especially these eleven, were made up of together- ness that will never be forgotten. Al- though this season will be the last for these Seniors, memories and pride of all their football seasons will linger as well as the tradition of the great Black and Gold! semor bulldogs 63 64 bulldog action bulldog action 65 Awards ALL CONFERENCE — (L to R) Zeke Johnson — Line Backer. Eddie Evans — Defensive End. Art Amos — Defensive Lineman. Tony Colbert — Running-Back. Tim Anderson — Honorable Mention. Bobby Clayton — Line Backer and Guard. ALL-WNC — Tony Colbert — Running Back. Bobby Clayton — Honorable Mention. Quarter Back Club Awards — (L to R) Keith Martin — Trantham-Graves Award. Art Amos — Offensive Lineman. Bobby Clayton — Headhunter Award and Outstanding Player. Tim Anderson — Offensive Lineman. Keith Zimmerman — Defensive Back. Tony Colbert — Offensive Back. (Not Pictured) Zeke Johnson — Unsung Hero Award. 66 awards JV Football QUARTER BACK CLUB AWARDS (L lo R) Jeff Stiles — Outstanding Defensive Lineman, Edwin Kephart — Outstanding Defensive Back. Tripp Davis — Outstanding Offensive Back. Eddie Allen — Outstanding Offensive Lineman. Team: 1st ROW — (L to R) Dwayne Trantham. Eddie Allen. Edwin Kephart. Tripp Davis. Roger Spiva, Richard Dillard. Pug Wallace. John Goins. 2nd ROW — Mark Simmons. Mark Lovingood. Eric Mulkey. Scott Cook. Alan Babcock. Chris Keith. Mark Stiles. Darryl Baines. 3rd ROW — Darrell Sudderth. Hank Hale. Tony Johnson. Scott Rogers. Dick Caldwell. Keith Clark. Reggie Pendley. Shane Hughes. Mitchel Phillips. 4th ROW — Bryan Baker. Barry Kephart. Scott Turner. Donald Moore. Greg Moore. NOT PICTURED: Paul Koehler. Rocky Edwards. Carlos Curtis. Dewayne Plemmons. Mark Dockery. Jeff Stiles. Eddie McDonald. Mike Dockery. Jeff Cannon. James Hooper, and Jeff Robertson. Coach McCombs Coach Roberson Baseball L to R kneeling Robert Gee. Tim Anderson. Randy Morrow, David Rivenbark. Emmett Thompson. Clai Gardner. L to R standing Coach Wayne Watson. Scott Gentle. Zeke Johnson. Darryl Rose, Emmett Oliver. Barry Killian. Pete McKeon, Eddie Evans, Mark Wiggins, Tony Colbert. Steve Dockery, Manager Kevin Adams. Coach Wayne Watson, not pictured Seniors — Mark Wiggins, Randy Morrow. Zeke Johnson. Emmett Coach Jack Thompson. Thompson. Barry Killian, Clai Gardner, Pete McKeon, Emmett Oliver. 68 baseball Softball Seniors — Pam Bryant. Doreen Jones. Connie Cook. Patricia Allen. Paula Bryant. Coach Sue Reynolds and Assistant Coach Terry Saltz. L to R kneeling Peggy Bryant. Patricia Allen. Shelia Berrong. Doreen Jones. Lisa Stalcup. Connie Cook. L to R standing Coach Sue Reynolds. Debbie Atkins. Nena Cook. Sonya Hughes. Myra Hampton. Michelle Helton. Penny Bryant. Cheryl Kepart, Pam Bryant. Ann Chastain. Paula Bryant. Asst. Coach Terry Saltz. softball 69 Boys JV Basketball Standing: (L to R) Lamar Holland. Ronnie Hayes. Mark Johnson. Scott Brackett. Joel Jackson. Scott Turner. Keith Clark, David Dockery. Andre Smith, John Gardner. Sam Oliver. Chris Keith. Kneeling (L to R) Mike Dockery. Jeff Jones. Mark Simmons. Aaron Jackson. Ricky Bailey. Ken Beal. 70 j.v. basketball Girls JV Basketball Standing (L to R) Coach Harry Jarrett. Manager Laurie Martin. Andrea Rose. Carla Dockery. Nena Cook. Cathy Moore. Kelly Amos. Karen Moore. Peanut Carroll. Mary Ida Townson. Nicki Lyles. Kneeling (L to R) Veronica Ellison. Jean Laney. Kelly Thompson. Sandra Ferguson. Debbie Mills. Teresa Dockery. 71 j.v. basketball Varsity Basketball Standing (L to R): Emmett Oliver. Tony Colbert. Greg Keith. Barry Killian. Darryl Rose. David Jefferies. Scott Gentle. Keith Zimmerman. Zeke Johnson. Eric Conley. Kneeling (L to R): Manager Archie Tabor. Jim McCombs. Clai Gardner. David Rivenbark. Mark Wiggins. Pete Mckeon, Statistician Phillip Anderson. The '79 to '80 Bulldog team completed their Conference season with a winning record of 17 wins and 9 losses. The boys also went to the District Playoffs and placed second in the Conference Tournament. The nine Seniors on the team formed the backbone for the Dogs. Their ability, enthusiasm, attitude and good sportsmanship have shown to be very good on and off the court. The players have proven to be great representatives of the Senior Class. Coach Jim McCombs 72 boys basketball Senior Bulldogs Eric Conley Greg Keith Clai Gardner Barry Killian Zeke Johnson Pete Mckeon Emmett Oliver Mark Wiggins Keith Zimmerman 73 senior boys Varsity Basketball Standing (L to R): Alina Seiglie. Maryann Ferguson. Sonya Flughes, Kelly Robinson. Sherry Popular. Mary Colbert, Rene Colbert, Kathy Thompson. Kneeling (L to R): Tracy McClure. Terri McKeon, Michelle Helton. Diane Rose. Donna Coffey. 74 Attitude ... Team ... Dog ’em ... These words were a very important part of the 1979-80 Lady Bulldogs’ vocabulary. The Lady Bulldogs consisted of Coach Karen Watson, thirteen players, and manager Carol Jean Smith. During the four months of basketball season, these fifteen people were not only a team, but also a family and the gym was their home away from home.” Many things knitted this team together: determination, dedication, and that common goal of winning for which all were striving. The Lady Bulldogs made many memories for themselves. Who could forget practicing and practicing that already-perfect lay-up, or all those foul shot games, or the hundreds of suicides that were run? But when the buzzer sounded and the scoreboard showed the Bull- dogs victorious, not one of the Lady Bulldogs could begrudge one second of any of those long hard practices. Even if no one remembers the 79-80 Lady Bulldogs for their winning season or for the skill and potential which they possessed, one can be certain that the Bulldogs will remember each other for the times they shared as a team and a family. Manager Carol Jean Smith 78 79 80 student life student life 81 83 student life 86 student life student life 87 Honors 4 Ot If «11! • Senior Betas Left to Right: Eric Townson, Mark Wiggins. Mary Ann Garrett. Lisa Hughes. Sofia Hernandez. Melanie Forrister. Wanda Hughes, Sonya Adams. Tammie Davis. Helen Ivester, Karen Dockery. Sharon Martin. Maryann Ferguson. (Not pictured: Phillip Anderson). Junior Marshalls Left to Right: Sherry Peek, Lorie Hendrix. Tanya McConnell. Carol Jean Smith. Nancy Woznick, Betty Peters. 91 honors Who's Who Left to Right: Mary Ann Garrett, Tammie Davis, Melanie Forrister.Tammy Rose. Mark Wiggins. Bill Vespa- sian, Bobby Clayton. Eric Townson, Keith Martin. Maryann Ferguson, Sonya Adams. 92 who’s who MARYANN FERGUSON BOBBY CLAYTON best citizens 93 Homecoming Queen. Sonya Adams, is crowned by Superintendent John Jordan. A fall breeze gently whipped the lustrous quiana dresses of the 1979- 80 Homecoming Court. Tension and excitement mounted as every- one waited for The Main Event.” Music from the band floated throught the night air as each girl was introduced to the enthusiastic crowd. As the last girl walked through the archway, the band be- gan a drumroll. The special moment had arrived — the 1979-80 MHS Homecoming Queen was Miss So- nya Adams. Amid applause from the stands, a radiant Sonya was presented with a bouquet of roses from last year’s queen. Missi Wil- liams, and crowned by Superinten- dent John Jordan. Homecoming was made possible by the Pep Club, Mrs. Wayman, and Miss Saltz. Queen — Sonya Adams Escort — Mark Wiggins 94 homecoming Senior — Maryann Ferguson Escort — Edward Palmer Senior — Bennie Jo Graham Escort — Bill Vespasian Senior — Tammy Rose Escort — Barry Killian Junior — Myra Hampton Escort — Jimi Dennis Junior — Melanie McClure Escort — Kenny Graham Junior — Sonya Hughes Escort — Jim McCombs BEST ALL AROUND Mary Ann Ferguson, Barry Killian MOST MISCHIEVOUS Tammy Chastain, Keith Zimmerman MOST ATHLETIC Rene Colbert, Bobby Clayton MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Wanda Hughes, Eric Townson r 102 senior superlatives 5 u P e r a t v e s MOST UNFORGETTABLE Donna Mull, Terry Beaver CLASS FLIRTS Helen Ivester, Darrell Laney 103 CLASSES Senior Class President —yMaryann Ferguson Vice-President — Barry Killian Secretary — Phillip Anderson Treasurer— Greg Keith Trent Anderson Missi Ashe Patty Badger Rhonda Bates Terry Beaver Bruce Burgess Dianne Beavers Pam Bryant Paul Beaver Paula Bryant Mike Bryson x1! Bobby Clayton Brenda Colbaugh Mary Colbert Rene Colbert Eric Conley Connie Cook Pam Cornwell Roy Cornwell 108 Sharon Crisp Sherry Crisp Myra Curtis Sheila Davis Tammie Davis Karen Dockery Mike Dockery Maryann Ferguson Edward Fleming Tina Ford Melanie Forrister Clai Gardner Joyce Garrett Mary Ann Garrett Bob Gentry Angie Gibson Patricia Golden 109 Dawn Hartley 110 Wanda Hughes Allen Hayes Tracy Hutchinson Ronnie Heltzel Helen Ivester Sofia Hernandez Ralph Hughes David Jefferies James Johnson Merle Kephart Marta Lambert David Lovingood Doreen Jones Greg Keith Bobby Kephart Tom Kephart Peggy Kidd Barry Killian Darrell Laney Tim Leatherwood Pam London Keith Martin Sharon Martin David McDonald in Pete McKeon Donna Mull Debbie Messer Jimmy Messer Randy Morrow Lonnie Murphy Carmen Myers Emmett Oliver Sheila Owenby Cariotta Palmer Edward Pali, er Jeffery Palmer 112 Darrell Patterson Bobby Plemmons George Ramsey Chris Richards Danny Stalcup Carla Steele Emmett Thompson Mitchell Thompson Eric Townson Bill Vespasian 113 Shirley Stiles Officers Treasurer — Jeff Martin SeJ-etary — Myra Hampton Vice President — Tim Anderson President — Melanie McClure JUNIORS Kevin Adams Tim Anderson Debby Atkins Robin Aquilera Diane Badger Jan Barnett Rosalind Barnett Brenda Baxter Sheila Berrong Kenneth Black James Bryant Peggy Bryant Penny Bryant Donald Carter Jimmy Carter Tammy Carter Tracy Carter Debbie Chambers Alan Chastain Ann Chastain Patricia Chastain Donna Coffey Pete Colbert Tony Colbert Dwayne Cole Linda Cole Jimmie Coleman Carla Crawford Tony Crisp Melissa Decker Kippy Deese Melinda Deese Jimi Dennis Bobby Deweese Jonathan Dickey Jackie Dobson H6 juniors Steve Dockery Naomi English Eddie Evans Margaret Evans Denise Ferguson Eddie Foust Linda Franklin Max Garrett Robert Gee Scott Gentle Steve Gibson Gina Goins Connie Golden Kenny Graham Keith Graves Malinda Graves Doug Green Paula Grey Darrell Hall Myra Hampton Kim Hendrix Lorie Hendrix Sara Hendrix Billy Hill Mike Hogsed Robin Hogsed Cynthia Hughes Danny Hughes Sharon Hughes Sonya Hughes Lisa Johnson Paula Jones Scott Jones Vikki Jones Dewayne Kephart Lori Kephart Phil Kephart Eddie Kernea James Kilpatrick Joe Kisselburg Jeff Lefevers Jeff Martin Rhonda Mashburn Frank Mathis Melanie McClure Tracy McClure Patricia McCollum Tanya McConnell Jim McCombs Janet McDonald Ricky McDonald Terri McKeon Julie Mitchell Danny Moore Debbie Morrow Mary Nicholls Mike Pack Sherry Peek Betty Peters Larry Peters Connie Plemmons Sherry Popular Brian Purcell Connie Radford Charlie Rider Fred Ripper David Rivenbark Sherri Robertson Katie Robinson Eddie Rogers Darryl Rose Mary Ann Sarver 118 juniors Alina Seiglie Anthony Smith Carol Jean Smith Jamie Sneed Aggie Sprung Dennie Stiles Jackie Stiles Kenny Stiles Lisa Stalcup Adam Sutton Archie Tabor Jeff Taylor Kathy Thompson Melonie Vaughn James Worley Tammy Worley Nancy Woznick V Sophomore Class Officers I fim I r m L- .. 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W SS Treasurer — Veronica Ellison Secretary — Garla Dockery Vice President — Jeff Jones President — Wanda Dockery j 71 1 Sophomores April Abernathy David Allen Tina Allen Debra Anderson Marty Anderson Bobby Ashe Jeff Bailey Ricky Bailey Dena Bates Kim Bates Ken Beal Cheryl Beaver Greg Beavers Keith Beavers Bobby Brown Charles Brown Randy Brown Kathy Bryson Tacey Bryson Mark Burrell Kevin Byrnes Barbara Carringer Monica Chapman Debbie Cole Nena Cook Ramona Cook Sam Cordin Charlie Cornwell Kris Crawford Debbie Crisp Phillip Davis Scott Day Tammy Dobbs Carla Dockery David Dockery Joy Dockery sophomores QI Wanda Dockery Terry Edwards Veronica Ellison Jennifer Fair Lori Fisher Jack Frost John Gardner Sherry Garland Johnny Garrett Robin Gentry Carolyn Gilreath Mark Grant Becky Flaigler Scott Flail Keith Flartness Tim Flatchett Tony Hawkins Ronnie Hayes Michelle Helton Willena Helton Donna Hendrix Teresa Higgins Greg Hill Tim Hogsed Jeff Holden Lamar Holland Pattie Holloway Tim Hopkins Debbie Hughes Sharon Hughes Aaron Jackson Joel Jackson John Johnson Jeff Jones Cheryl Kephart Kathy Killian Qi sophomores Mitchell Kilpatrick Jean Laney Larry Ledford Jonathan Lee Jamie Lewis Lynn Lochaby Bobby Lovingood Clark Lovingood Kenny Lovingood Annette Marinucci Jan McCoy Benny McDonald Sharon McDonald Kenny McKeon Pam Mills Patricia Mingus Jane Mitchell Marc Monarrez David Moore Katrina Moore Bruce Moses Chuck Mull Charles Nation Sammy Oliver Camille Owens Carlos Palmer Teresa Palmer Charles Panter Bob Penland Yvonne Perry Jimmy Pressley Ronnie Ramsey Jeanne Raxter Tim Roberson Kelly Robinson Jane Rogers sophomores Q3 Scott Rogers Diane Rose Larkin Rose Tony Self Buddy Shadix Andre Smith Barbara Smith Lisa Smith Leon Sosebee Will Speed Teresa Sutton Charles Thigpen Mark Thigpen Steve Thigpen Kelly Thompson Angie Totherow Mike Townson Rhonda Townson Jennifer Trovillo Lisa Vance Lee Wells James Woods Patricia Woods Mike Worley Cindy Wright 134 sophomores President — Tripp Davis Vice-President — Kelley Amos Secretary — Debbie Mills Treasurer — Angie Hogsed Dean Abernathy Eddie Allen Paul Allen Jeannette Alston Kelly Amos Paul Aquilera Beth Atkins Jill Avett Allan Babcock Tammy Barton Brenda Beaver Denise Bettis Nita Bowman Scott Brackett Susan Brendle Debbie Brock Sandy Brown Greg Brugh Reggie Bryson Richard Caldwell Jeff Cannon Mark Carlson Edwina Carroll Doyle Chambers Greg Chapman Sharon Chastain Keith Clark Diane Cole Terri Conley Steve Crisp Carlos Curtis Joseph Davidson Bill Davis Bobby Davis Tripp Davis Dennis Day Darlene Debty Brenda Decker Gerald Derreberry Ricky Dillard Richard Dillard April Dockery James Dockery 126 freshmen Lesia Dockery Mark Dockery Mike Dockery Norma Dockery Teresa Dockery Sam Duncan Edwina Eller Gail English John Farmer Sandra Ferguson Tim Franks James Frankum Ricky Gilbert Revonda Golden Danny Graves Flank Ffale Harold Hall Eddie Hayes Leigh Hendrix Angie Hogsed Jeannie Holloway James Hooper John Horton Doug Hughes Janet Hughes Jeff Hughes Randy Flughes Shane Hughes Mark Johnson David Jones Chris Keith Cindy Kephart Edwin Kephart Russell Kidd Angela Kilpatrick Susan Klopfer Paul Koehler Karen Konig Steve Laney Sherry London Mike Lovingood Laurie Martin Kenny Matheson Paul Mashburn Danny Mayberry Lynn McCay Chris McCoy Eddie McDonald Julie McDonald Buddy McMiilian Tim McNight Debbie Mills David Mintz Elizabeth Morgan Donald Moore Greg Moore Karen Moore Kathy Moore Tony Moses Tammy New John Nicholls Virginia Oliver Keith Owenby Donald Panther Donna Panther Satish Patel Glenda Patterson Janice Payne Reginald Pendly Mitchell Phillips Dewayne Plemmons Tammy Pullium Tracy Purcell Peggy Radford Scott Richards Glenda Rider Ralph Ripper Michael Roberson Jeff Robertson Randy Rogers Ronald Rogers Andrea Rose Rhonda Rowland Greg Scaglione Stephanie Scott 128 Terry Self Cathy Sellers Max Shipman Lisa Silver Mark Simmons Steve Slingerland Glenn Smith Tammy Smith Doug Sneed Roger Spiva Jimmy Sprung Keith Stalcup Jeff Stiles Kim Stiles Rita Stiles Barbara Stovall Memme Sutton Nancy Tanner Perry Tanner Darryl Taylor Jack Taylor Eric Teague Jeff Teague Sue Tobin Mary Ida Townson Dewayne Trantham Scott Turner John Wallace Suzanne West Gloria Whitener Sherry Whitener Tammy Whitener Gail Wilson Jerry Wilson Steve Wilson Robert Yonce Seventh Grade Teachers 130 Eighth Grade Teachers 131 8th Grade Karen Allen Debbie Annis Ingrid Badger Bryan Baker Linda Baxter Missy Beavers Scott Beaver Wendy Bryson Tammy Buchanan Dianne Burrell Jeff Cagle Melissa Colbert Don Ann Coleman Scott Cook Denna Cooper Lonnie Craig Eddie Crawford Rae Crawford Ben Crisp Tony Crisp Dedra Davis Gary Davis Tabitha Davis Carolyn Derreberry Martha Derreberry Sandy Dobson Lori Dockery Becky Dockery Rocky Edwards Rickey Eller Kenny Garland Angie Gentry John Goins Jackie Graves Gary Griffin Nicky Guthrie Kevin Hall Shawn Hampton Willard Hartness Eric Hass G.W. Hendrix Micky Hendrix Dwayne Hogsed Victor Holland Jack Jackson Tracy Jarrett Tony Johnson Barry Kephart Gene Kephart 132 Class Of 1984 Mark Kephart Ricky Kilpatrick Matthew Lambert Stephanie Leatherwood Al Lovingood Johnny Lowery Shelia Lunsford Ivan McAfee Charles McGill Susan McLeymore Connie Moneymaker Eric Mulkey Becky Murphy Mike Nichols Jimmy Nix Tina Nix Joel Palmer Joe Phillips Tina Picklesimer Melanie Potts Herbie Pullium Lynn Roberson Scott Rogers Angie Rose Jennifer Scott Glenda Shipman Rhonda Shope Rita Silver Calvin Smith Lauri Speed Johnny Stiles Kent Stiles Mark Stiles Darrell Sudderth Audrey Sutton Jennie Sutton Brenda Swain Beth Taylor Tim Taylor Joel Thomas Mike Thomas Sonia White Neva Whitener Ty Wood Jackie Woody Paul Worley Stacey Zimmerman 133 Mary Adamski Beverly Allen Brookly Allen Melissa Annis Eric Austin Tripp Avett Greg Baker Mike Baker Missi Baker Kevin Bailey Keith Burns Chistina Bivens Darryl Brown Jason Brown Teresa Blackwell David Byrnes Bryan Cagle Dianne Carringer Barbara Carter John Carter Ed Clark John Crisp Cale Curtis Patricia Derreberry Karen Dockery Kim Dockery Ruth Dockery Jim Duncan Billy Duncan Claudette Eller Jeff Ellis Doug Ellison Lisa Farmer Mark Farmer Leon Forrister Wendy Gaddis Patricia Garrett Site Giles Lee Graham Tonya Gregory Paul Hall Michelle Hartness Carol Hedrick Eric Hogsed Brent Hoover Tammy Horton Doug Hughes Armanda Johnson Barbara Johnson 7th Grade 134 seventh grade Class Of 1985 Sandy Johnson Steve Johnson Nicky Kelischek David Kephart Mike Kephart Tammy Kilby Jonathan Kilpatrick David Kincaid Scott King Lisa Laney Monique Lyles Keith Marcus Ford Mauney Mary Mayberry Whitley McAfee Sam McHan Ed Morgan Jeff Murphy Steve Newton Mike Numikoski Rebecca Pack Creed Patterson Denise Patterson Steve Peek Edward Phillips Rebecca Phillips Stephanie Pipes Joey Pressley Ronny Pressley Jennifer Radford Annie Register Bobby Register Danny Ripper Tina Roberson Terry Robinson Martha Shope David Silver Christina Smith Eric Sneed Judy Stovall Jackie Sudderth Terry Summerous Jeff Swain Jackie Thomas Annette Thompson Dana Thompson Kim Twiggs David Woods seventh grade 135 SONYA A Rt Murphy I) Etc. Club djflM Senior Directory ■’residenH Soft ball I. 2, Cheerleader 3. 4, oil I. 2. 3, 4i Junior Marshall 3i' Homecoming Queen 4, Class Citizen 4i Senior Executive Among American High School ADAMS 28906 ffl Drama Club 4i Pep Club 3, Secretary 4, Track I. 2, o captain 4i Student Coun- ’ho’s Who 4i Best Looking 4; icc-President 3i PAR Good lorfmittee 4, Whoj Wh hudents 4. RHONDA BATES Rt. 2. Box 271 „ , _ Murph y. NC 28906 FHA Club I, Band I, Flag Corp. I Softball.2, Pep Club 3, FBLA 3i Chorus 4.|| PAUL BEAVER Rt. 3 Murphy. NC 28906 Chess Club I. Club 3; HOE L ibid lubT. V V ALLEN I f28906 Lb 2; Volleyball Mana , 4. Track Medal 2, Sof 2, ball _____ HOSA Club 3 4 reSTdent 2i FoStball I. 3 I . . . ., i %. .. . . ....jin„' I PATRICIA LYI Rt. 5. - -'iWiirpby. N 3, Monogram C Track I. 2, 3. 4-, Softball I. 2, Medal 2ja£gy0O M Girl. PAUL ARTHUR AMOS Rt. 3. Box 89A Murphy. NC 28906 Monogram Club I. 2,1. 4 4. All-Conference Defensae Lineman 4i Outstanding De- fensive Lineman 4. 'JEUJ ANDERSON Rt. Box 280 Marble. N 1 28906 FFA Club I-, Band Club I, 2; Scjenje Math Club 3i Beta Club 3. 4; Monogram Club 4, Band I. 2. 3,4, Pep Band 2, Drutfl Major 4, Superior Ratings 4, AII-StatejBand I. 2. 3 , v iT Honor Band I. 2, 3, 4, WCU Math Cojtest I. 2. 3,„WCU Sci__| Contest 3; Junior Marshall 3i Taping I Medal 2, Algebra II Medal 3, Spanish I Medal 3 Senior Execuribe Committee 4, Basketball Statistician 3. 4. Class Reporter 4, Goveri School 3. 1 f s WINSTON TRENT ANDERSON Rt. i. BaB28flte ® Marble, NC 28905 Band Club I. 2, Gun and Hunting Club 3i Treasurer 3, Drama Club 4, Monogram Club 4, Tra 3. 4, Band I, 2, 4, All State Band I. 2, 3, 4, UT Honor Bi the Year I, John Phillip Sousa Algebra II Medal 3, Bus Driver! 3. 4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. fRISTOPHER TERRY BEAVER Rt. 2. Box 421 Murphy. NC 28906 Club 1.2. 3, Photography Club I, Science-Math Uub 4, VICA 4, Most Unforgettable 4. DIANNE BE A VERS Rt. 2. Box 367 Murphy. NC 28906 Track 4. PAMELA BRYANT Rt. 3. Box 223 Murphy. NC 28906 2. 3. 4, Softball I. 2, 3,4, Track Medal PAULA GENNETT BRYANT ( , ■ Rt. 3. Box 223 Murphy, NC 28906 rack I. 2. 3. 4, Softball I. 2. 3. 4, Bus Driver 3. dal I, Bus D river 3, ..id I. 2, 3, 4, Bandsman ot pd Award 3, Jr. Rotarian 4, ic|j8905 , Child Care 4. MIKE BRYSON 108 Cherokee St. Murphy. NC 28906 Science Club I, Library Club 3, VICA 4, Reporter 4, Perfect Attendance I. 2, 3, 4. |BRUCE BURGESS 105 Valley River Ave. Murphy. NC 28906 Science Club I, Gun and Hunting Club 3, WCU Math Con- test 3, MB Club 4, Mosj Talented 4. MICHAEL KENNETH CAYLOR f MurphyR,NC 28906 VICA 4, MB Club 4. Certificat GER ■ r“ ____ Brasstown. N Who’s Who Among American H Club 4. 1 28902 ;h School Students 4, JEl tc. JAMES TODD CHANCEY P.O. BoxT55 MurpH HNC 28906 FFA Club I, 2� Library Club I, 2, Drama Club 3, DECA 3. 4, GeneraTMath Medal IrOutstanding Service Award — Mur- phy Medical Center 4. JAMES CHASTAIN FFA Club I, 2. 3. 4, TAM, Murphy. NIC 3S' FFA Club I. 2. 3 Secr«j Council I, 3 Bus Driver Murphy. NC 28906 Vice-President I, 2i Bu Rt. 3. Box 203 Murphy. NC 28906 4; StudenfT Spirited Youl$i vious 4. ________ VICA 3. RON YVONNE CRISP Rt. I. Box 208 iurphy. NC 28906 Club 2 ,.FBLA 3. 4. TIMOTHY VANCE CHAS_ Rt. 2. Box 197 Murphy. NC 28906 Baseball l Track Is Horte-shoe Champion I, J. 3s Gun and Hunting Club 3, VICA 4. I ROBERT LL YClXYTONV Rt. I. Box 186 Murphy, NC 28906 Monogram Club I. 2. 3,_4i_Jtae4 1f2F3, 4s Football I. 2. 3. 4s All-Conference Defense 3i Head-hunter Awfcrd 3, 4-, All- Conference Offense and Defense 4t Outstanding Player 4s SHERRY RUTH CRISP |||Rt. 3. Box 373 Murphy. NC 28906 MYRA COLLEEN CURTIS Rt. I Murphy. NC 28906 m .1 VoutF 3jtlntramural Club It Softball Is Chorus I. Spirited Youth Club I. 2. 3i Vice-President 2-, President 3; TBLA 3, Class President Is Bu 4 i Sturt—I ifouncil Presi- dent 4i Who’s Who 4| Jr. Rotari n 4 My t thletic 4s Danforth Award 4. MARY LOWSrtOLBERT 102 Beal Circle Murphy. NCJ8906 Monogram Club I, 2. 3. 4-, Basketball I, 2. 3, 4sfco-captain 4; Volleyball I, 2. 3s Track I, 2. 3, 4s Softball I. 2 M Girl 2; Track Medal I. 2. 3. rene eanlnJcolbert Rt. 5. Box 38 Murphy, NC 28906 Monogram Club I. 2. 3; Basketball I,l Volleyball I, 2. 3, Track I. 2. 3. 4, Softb Medal I. 2. 3. SHEILA RAY DAVIS NC 28906 I. 2i Arts and Crafts Club 3s Library Club 4. «Med flAt vane Cotfl nhclt Monogram Club 3, 4s 4s Football 3, 4. ERIC CO Rt. Iurphy. NC 28906 8a$eball 3, 4s Ba«ketbal|3. 4s Track 3 CONNIE COOK Rt. lia Brasstown. NC 28902 Monogram Club I, Etc. Club 2, 3s Quill Drama Club 4-, Track I. 2s Track MedalJt Sof| Conference 3s Best E'efensive Player 3i Corp. I. 2, 3, 4s Captain 3. 4s Senior Executive Boomerang Staff -).■ Murphy, NC 28906 nee Club It Etc Club 2. 3s Quill and Scroll Club 4s Pep Mciub ifflreta Club 3, 4s President 4; Golden M” Girl 2. 3. 4s 3. 4s Golden Chief Junior Marshall 3s WCU Scjence Contest 3T English III “ dal 3s Chemistry Medal 3s Psychology Medal 3s Ad ced Biology Medal 3s Who’s Who 4s Senior Executive Committee 4; Boomerang Staff 4s Assistant-editor 4. han- uhsheta staff 4; Best Personality 4. ---- ’ MARK BRYSON DECKER — Jp P.O. Box 141 Murphy, NC 28906 Science Club Is Gun and Hunting Club 3s Jr. Rotanan 4s Best Personality 4. u’rW. CONNIE DOCKERHV M 5. Box 156 Murphy. NC 28906 I, FHA Club I. o captain 4. 3, 4s Track PAMEl Scroll Club all I. 2. 3s Am- enci 1.2,3.4s Flag nmittee 4s FRANKIE DARRELL DOCKERY Rt. 3. Box 60 m , Murphy. NC 28906 e Club I, 2s Track 3. 4. FHA 4. Wphy. NC.2 , Club 2. 3s Vice-President 3i Eloine £c DENISE DOCKERY «Wt. 3 ____ Murphv NC 28906 Intramural Club l Jr. Cfvitans 2s Science-Math Club 3s Quill and Stroll,£lub 4s FBLA 4s Historian 4( Drama Club 4s Pep jfc 6ffib I. 2. 3.4s Beta dub 3, 4, Softball I. 2s World Geography |edal 3s DECA Mgdal 31 Chemistry Certificate 3S Senior Executive Com- mittee 4( Bornmei ng Staff 4s Kanuhsheta staff 4s Job Inter- 4 ■ ■ ROY CORI 1 Science Club I. MIKE DOCKERY Rt. 2. Box 159 Murphy. NC 28906 MARYAM FERGUSON Rt. I, Box 388 Murphy, NC 28906 Pep Club I. 2, 3. 4i Monogram Club I. 2. 3. 4. U Drama Club 4-, Quill and Scroll Club 4s Beta Clu Basketball I. 2. 3. 4s Captain 4, Volleyball I, 3 Track Student Council I, 2. 3. 4i Secretary 4s Junior mH| Who's Who 4i English I Medal l Chemistry Certific Best All-around 4; Homecoming Court 3. 4i Class PH 3. 4i Senior Executive Committee 4-, Boomerang Sta Kanuhsheta Staff 3, 4; Editor 4i WCU Math Contest 2i Waitress 2, 3i Morehead Scholar Nominee 4s Best Citizen 4. r ¥ I EDWARD FLEMING I Rt. 2. Box 335 Murphy. NC 28906 Gun and Hunting Club 3. TINA FORD P.O. Box 84 Murphy. NC 28906 Pep Club I. 2, 3. 4i Cheerleader 2, 3. 4. Intramural Club I Spanish Club 3s FBLA 3. MELANIE RHEA F ORRIS TER Rt. 6. Box Murphy. NC 28906 Science Club li Etc. Club 2. 3i Quill and Scroll Club 4i Pep Club 3( Beta Club 3. 4; Golden M” Girl 2, 3. 4s Junior Marshall 3i Who's Who 4 Chemistry Certificate 3( Ad- vanced Biology Medal 3; English III Medal 3i WCU Science Contest 3i Senior Executive Committee 4| Boomerang Staff 4i Kanuhsheta Staff 4; Most Dependable 4i Danforth Award 4. JAMES ROBERT GENTRY P.O. Box 487 wind Club I. 2i Drama Club 3, 4| library Club 4. Reporter 4 . Band I. 2. 3, 4s Pep Band� .X’l! Drum Mafor 5;Rifle C p. ptain 4s UT Honor Band 3, 4t All-State Band 4t Jr. Rotar- ian 4s Best Dressed 4. EDWARD CLAIBORnJ ARPNER jchtreg St, NC 28906 Monogram Club 3| Student Council 4 Baseball 3. 4s Basketball !; Track 4 JOYCE GARRETT 109 Sunrise St. Murphy. NC 28906 EHA Club I. 2. 4s HOSA Club 2, 3s Arts and Crafts Club 3s Library Club 4. MARY ANN GARRETT Hickory St. Murphy, NC 28906 Band Club I, 2s Spirited Youth Club 3, 4s President 4; Beta Club 3. 4s Band I. 2. 3. 4s Assistant Drum Major 3. 4: All- State Band 2. 3. 4s UT Honor Band 2. 3. 4s John Phillip Sousa Band Award 2s Chorus 4s Who’s Who 4s Senior Executive Committee 4s Most Talented 4. ANGIE GIBSON Rt. 3. Box 21 Murphy. NC 28906 FHA Club I, 2s Treasurer 2s DECA 3, 4t Treasurer 4. f'ATRICIA GOLDEN J?t. I. Box 226 - .surphy. NC 28906 y Club I. 3i Spirited Youth Club 2s Secretary 2s Chorus k BENNIE JO GRAHAM § Box 145 Murphy. NC 28906 Pep'Club I. 2. 3. 4s Spanish Club Is Junior Civitans 2t Etc. Club 3. FBI 4 3.4; Class Re| porter 3s Homecoming Court 3. 4; Dl t. £LA President 4. I ' 1 CAROLYN LORI GRAVES Rt. I.Cox 187 W NC 28906 Band I. 2s Flag Corp. I, 2s Kt I. BOX 18 Murphy. NC 28 Band Club I. 2, Etc. Club 2; FBIA 3,1 DECA 4. VICA 3. ROBIN KEITH HALL | Rt. 5. Box 268 Hurphy. NC 28906 'A WN ELIZABETH HARTLEY Rt. 5, Box Murphy. NC 28506 3 Junior Civitans 2s Etc. Club 3. 4s FBLA 3. 4. RONALD SHERRILL HELTZEL 133 Sunrise St. Murphy. NC 28906 Chess Club Is VICA 4. DOREEN JONES HENDRIX Rt. I Murphy, NC 28906 Intramural Club Is Etc. Club 2. 3s FBLA 3s Track I, 2. 3. 4, Softball I, 2. 3, 4s DECA 4s President 4. SOFIA LUZ HERNANDEZ P.O. Box 147 Murphy. NC 28906 FHA Club Ii Pep Club Ii HOE Club 3s Drama Club 3, 4i Beta Club 3, 4| Class Secretary Ii English I Medal li Biology Medal 2i Spanish I Medal 3i Health Occupations I Medal 3i Who's Who 4. - ALFRED CURTIS HOLDEN Rt. I Murphy, NC 28906 Monogram Club 2, 3. 4i Football 2, 3. 4. GARY HUGHES Rt. 3, Box 53A Murphy, NC 28906 Medal 3i Class Flirt 4. FFA Club I. 2. r ■ - DAVID ALLEN JEFFERIES P.O. Box 662 Murphy. NC 28906 Science Club h WCU Science Contest 3i VICA 3i Monogram Club 3. 4i Basketball 3, 4i Track 3. 4i MB Club 4. JAMES JOHNSON Rt. 5. Box 36 Murphy, NC 28906 Track 3. 4i Baseball 3, 4s Basketball I, 4i Football I, 3, 4! igram Club I, 2. 3, 4i All-conference Offense and De- fense 3. Se an ELISABETH FINDLEY HUGHES 107 Lowell St Murphy, NC 28j Band I. 2. 3, 4i Flag Corp. I. 2s Captain I. 2s Majorette 3. 4i Band Club I, 2 Etc. Club 3i Beta club 3. 4s Clgef Junior Marshall 3-, Algebra I Medal l English If Me Certificate 3� Algebra II Certificate Senior Executive Committee 4-, Best Dressed 4i Salutatori J an 4. M 4edal 2i'chemistx | Student Council I] RALPH HUGHES Rt. 2 S | Murphy, N DECA 4 Jr. Rotarian 4. WANDA KAY HUGHES Murphy, NC 28906 Intramural Club li Softball li Etc. Club 2; Science-Math Club 3s Vice-President 3s Quill and Scroll Qub 4s Drama Club 4s Beta Club 3, 4� Vice-President 4s Perfect Attendance Is Student Council I, 2, 4s Chief Junior Marshall s English I Medal li Spanish I Medal Is Algebra I Medal Is Physic Science Medal Is Psychology Medal 2. English II Medal 2s Geometry Medal 2s Biology Medal 2s Spanish II Medal 2s Chemistry Medal 3s English III Medal 3s Algebra II Medal 3s HOE Medal 3s WCU MatlvContest I. 2, 3( Fifth-place 2s WCU Science Contest 3; Prom Waitress 3-. Boomerang Staff 3. 4s Editor 4: Kanuhsheta Staff 3. 4t Senior Executive Committee 4s Who s Who 4s NC State Merit Scholarship Finalist 4s Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents 4s American’s Outstanding Names and Faces 4s Na- tional Merit Scholarship semi-finalist 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4s Valedictorian 4. TRACY HUT CHI 104 Bayless Si Murphy. NC 28' Rock-n-Roll Band 2: Cheerleader 3; Chorus 4. ’ Club 3s Pep Club 3 d fll GREGORY OLIN KEITH 151 Sunrise St. Blurphy, NC 28906 FootbaWs Track Jp, 3, 4s Basketball I. 2. 3. 4s Monogram lub I, 2. 3, 4s Flomecoming Escort 3s Class Treasurer 4( Senior Executive Committee 4s MB Club 4. BOBBY GLENN KEPHART Rt. 3, Box 99 Murphy, NC 28906 Monogram Club I, 2s Football Is Basketball I. 2s DECA 3, 4. RALPH MERLE KEPHART Rt. 3. Box 126 Murphy. NC 28906 Horse Shoe Champion I. 2, 3s Chess Club Is Guitar Club 2s FFA Club 3s VICA 4. THOMAS EDWARD KEPHART Rt. ft Murphy. NC 28906 Bus Driver 2. 3. 4s VICA 3, 4s Vice-President 4s Jr. Rotarian ja ¥ m PEGGY LORRAINE KIDD M Rt. 5. Box 285 Murphy, NC 28906 Library Club 3. 4. BARRY LEWIS KILLIAN k Box 27 lt _T XBM W ' W Murphy. NC 28906 Monogram Club I, 2, 3,4s Track I. 2s Baseball 2, 3. 4s Baseball Medal 2s AII-conference-Honorable Mention 2s All-confer-’ ence 3s Basketball I, 2, 3, 4s Class Secretary 2, 3. 4s Home- coming Escort 4s Senior Executive Committee 4s Best All- ound 4. HI HEL 209 m mA JELEN ALICIA IVESTER Natural Springs Dr. Murphy. NC 28906 Spirited Youth Club Is Etc. Club 2s FBLA 3, 4s Pep Club I. 2, 3. 4s Beta Club 3.4s Volleyball I. 3s Cheerleader 2s Accounting I T LEAH LAMBERT Rt. 3. Box 604 urphy. NC 28906 Pep Club Is Monogram Club I, 2s Typing I Medal 3s DECA 3, DARRELL SCOTT LANEY Rt. I. Box 127 Murphy. NC 28906 Monogram Club I. 2, 3t Basketball I. 2. 3 VICA 4. TIMOTHY KEITH LEATHERWOOD 150 Fort Butler St. Murphy. NC 28906 VICA 3-, Band I, 2, 3. 4i Manager 4. DECA 3. 4. LONNIE EARL MURPHY Rt. 2 Murphy, NC 28906 PAMELA JEAN LONDON P.O. Box 411 Murphy. NC 28906 Spanish Club l Etc. Club 2. 3. 4-, Golden M Girl 4. CARMEN POPULAR MYERS Rt. 2. Box 226 A Murphy, NC 28906 Band Club I. 2 Treasurer 2s Band I. 2; Flag Corp. I, 2i Class Secretary I FBLA 3. 4. KEITH MITCHELL MARTIN P.O. Box 503 r __ Murphy. NC 2894ES Track I. 2 Football I, 2. 3, 4s Trantham-Graves Award 4i Monogram Club I. 2. 3, 4i Jr. Rotarian 4i Who’s Who 4i Most Track I. 2i Baseball 2,3i Fo Monogram Club !. 3. 4 SHEILA ANNET EMMETT LEE OLIVER Box 454 Murphy, NC 28906 Football I. 2. 3.4t Basketball I, 2. 3. 4; Dependable 4. TE OWE NR Y SHARON MELISSA MARTIN Rt. 3. Box 267 ■ Murphy. NC 28906 Spanish Club li Junior Civitans 1 Pep Club I, 2; Science- Math Club 3-, President 3; Quill and Scroll Club 4i Beta Club 3, 4i Library Science Medal 3i Student Council 2s Boomer- ang Staff 4( Assistant editor 4 Kanuhsheta Staff 4. M Murphy FBLA 3. HOSA Club 4 Rt. 2, Box 173 urphy. NC 28906 i Treasurer 4. RLOTTA PALMER CARLOTTA PALMER Rt. I, Box 37-B Murphy. NC 28906 Track I, 2i FBLA 3 Bus Driver 4. 4 DAVID MCDONALD Rt. 3 Murphy. NC 28906 Chess Club Is VICA 3. W J. f‘ PETER JAMES MCKEON III Rt. 3. Box 251 Murphv, NC 28906 Student Council 2. 3i Track I-, Class Vice-President 2j Foot ball 3, 4i Baseball 2, 3. 4s Basketball I, 2, 3. 4i Monogram Club I. 2. 3. 4-1 ' ® JKm MARIE MESSER_■ 'VJL| Rt. I. Box 252 Murphy. NC FHA Club I. 2. 3t Chorus 3. 4. EDWARD PALMER 313 Tennessee St. Murphy. NC 28906 Science Club Is Monogram Club 2j Basketball 2 Track 3 Homecoming Escort 4. W : 28906 JIMMY MESSER Rt. I. Box 252 Murphy. NC 28906 Monogram Uub I. 2 Football I. 2i Basketball I President 3. JEFFREY DEAN PALMER Rt. I. Box 26 Murphy. NC 28906 ROBERT PLEMMONS Rt. I Murphy. NC 28906 orian 4. RANDY JACK MORROW 102 Conahetta St. Murphy, NC 28906 Basketball 2i Baseball 2, 3, 4i All-conference 2s Monogram Club 2. 3. 4. '’ROE PERRY RAMSEY 118 Mauney St. Murphy, NC 28906 Band Club I. 2. Etc. Club 3. 4, Band I. 2. 3. 4, Most School Spirit 4. CHRISTINA MARIE RICHARDS P.O. Box 655 Murphy. NC 28906 Student Council I; Class Secretary It Keyettes 2t Aristos Honor Society 2i Etc. Club 3; Band 3, 4t Secretary 4t Flag Corp. 3. 4, FBLA 4, HOE Club 4. DONNA MULL P.O. Box 640 Murphy. NC 28906 Band Club I. 2t Band I, 2, 3, 4t Most Unforgettable 4. BETTY RUTH ROGERS Rt. I. Box 207 Marble. SC 28905 Library Club It Spirited Youth Club 2i Reporter 2. 140 JOAN ROSE Rt. 5 Murphy, NC 28906 FHA Club I, HOE Club 3. 4. SHARON FA YE ROSE Box 310 Murphy. NC 28906 FHA Club I. 2, DEC A 3, 4. TAMARA LYNN ROSE Rt. 5. Box 171 Murphy. NC 28906 Intramural Club I. 2 FBLA 3. 4 President 4i Quill and Scroll Club 4i Pep Club I. 2, 3. 4 Vice-President 4, Track I, 2s Softball I. 2 Typing II Medal 3 Shorthand I Medal 3s Short- hand I District and State Awards 3s Homecoming Court 2. ), 4i Who's Who 4s Student Council 4s Cheerleader |. 3. 4s Captain 4, Senior Executive Commit tee 4s Boomerang Staff 4s Kanuhsheta Staff 4s Most School Spirit 4. TED ELLARD SHIELDS Rt. I Murphy. NC 28906 General Math Medal Is VICA 3. MARGARET SMITH ■ 3I0F Cool Springs Apts ji Murphy. NC 28906 Library Club 2, 3. 4s Softball 2. I m W MITCHELL DWAYNE THOMPSON Rt. 5. Box 143 Murphy. NC 28906 Chess Club I. 2s Guitar Club 2s FFA Club 4. ERIC WA YNE TOWN SON. JR. P.O. Box 188 Murphy. NC 28906 Golf Club Is Monogram Club 2s VICA 3( Drama Club 3. 4t MB Club 4s Track I, 2. 3s Beta Club 3, 4-. Chief Junior Marshall 3s Physical Science Medal Is English III Medal 3s WCU Math Contest 2s WCU Science Contest 3s Declamation Contest 3s Who’s Who 4s Most Likely to Succeed 4. BILL VESPASIAN Rt. I. Box 386B Murphy. NC 28906 ► lub 3. 4s Monogram Club 3. 4s Track 3, 4s 12, 3. 4s Vice-President 4-. MB Club 4s Phys- ical Science Medal 2, English II Medal 2, English III Medal 3s Declamation Contest 3s First-place 3s Bus Driver 2. 3. 4s Homecoming Escort 3. 4s Who's Who 4, Best Looking 4. VICA 3, Di Student Col CRAIG STALCUP Rt. 2 Murphy, NC 28906 Band Club I. 2s Band I. 2, 3. 4, Bus Driver 3. 4. DANNY STALCUP MurPhyRlNC- 28906 Bus Driver 4s DECA 4| J CAP LA STEELE ----vp — Rt. I. Box 255 Murphy. NC 28® Intramural Club Is Track Is Chorus I, 2, MARK HINTON WIGGINS lll-A Beal Circle Murphy. NC 28906 Track I, 2s Baseball 3. 4s Basketball I, 2. 3.4s Monogram Club I. 2. 3, 4s Beta Club 3. 4s Spanish I Medal Is WCU Science Contest 3t Junior Marshall 3s Homecoming Escort 4s MB Club 4, Who's Who 4. DEBORAH LYNN WITT Rt. I. Box 375 Murphy. NC 28906 Flag Corp. Is Etc. Club 2s Pep Club 2. 3s TAMYRA WOOD Rt. 5. Box 124 Murphy, NC 28906 JENNIFER LEE WOODY Rt. 3. Box 7-T Murphy. NC 28906 SHIRLEY STILES Rt. I Marble. NC 28905 2s Chorus 3. 4. RODNEY OUINN TANNER Rt. 2. Box 316 Murphy. NC 28906 Business Math Certificate 3s Bus Driver 3, 4s VICA Band Club Is Junior Civitans 2, Arts and Crafts Club 3s Drama Club 4s Pep Club 2. 3s English III Medal 3s FBLA 3. 4s Secretary 4s Golden M” Girl 4( Band I. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 2. 4s All-state I. 2s UT Honor Band 2. 3.4; Boomerang Staff 3. 4s Kanuhsheta Staff 3. 4. Assistant-Editor 4. TERESA WORLEY ■ Carrington St. Murphy. NC 28906 Band Club I. 2s Band I, 2s Golden M Girl 3s FBLA 3 Pep Club I. 3. 4s Senior Executive Committee 4. EMMETT VINCENT THOMPSON Box 181 Murphy. NC 28906 Football I. 2s Basketball Is Baseball 2. 3. 4s Track I, 2, 3. 4s Monogram Club I, 2. 3. 4. KEITH ZIMMERMAN Rt. I. Box 191 Murphy. NC 28906 Class Treasurer I, 2s Homecoming Escort 2s Football 3. 4s Basketball I, 2, 3. 4s Monogram Club I. 2. 3. 4s Senior Execu- tive Committee 4s Most Mischevious 4. Dateline WORLD . . . The gas crisis was the major concern of Americans during 1979-80. Many found themselves waiting in line for gas and then paying up to one dollar and twenty-five cents per gallon Gasohol was introduced as a supplement to our gas supply, but the shortage remained . . . Chrysler Corporation had to ask the government for a handout this year . Inflation returned as was expected and things were estimated to cost on the average of 13.4 per cent more than they did one year ago Americans were looking up most of the year, but not with opti- mism. Fear was the reason for sky-watching. The crashes of various DC-IOs raised questions as to the safety of aircrafts, while Skylab falling to earth raised questions as to the safety and competence of the space program . . The Iran Crisis. “America Held Hostage.” monopolized the news scene with the Ayatollah Khomeini as the ring leader in the affair which held 50 Americans hostage in Iran . Pope John Paul II visited the United States and stole millions of people’s hearts .. . “No more nukes!” was the cry of many as the Three Mile Island Disaster revealed the dangers of nuclear power . . . Afghanistan was invaded by Russia Presi- dent Carter reinstated the draft A One Dollar Coin was minted with the face of Susan B. Anthony on it ... The Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid. New York . And the state of the Union according to President Carter was generally good Dateline ENTERTAINMENT . . The songs that topped the charts were I. MY SHARONA — The Knack X BAD GIRLS - Donna Summer 3. HEART OF GLASS — Blondie 4. THE LOGICAL SONG — Supertramp 5. RING MY BELL — Anita Ward 6.1 WILL SURVIVE — Gloria Gaynor 7. DO YA THINK I'M SEXY — Rod Stewart 8. AFTER THE LOVE IS GONE — Earth. Wind, and Fire 9. TOO MUCH HEAVEN — Bee Gees K). YMCA — Village People . . America’s Favorite TV Shows were I. 60 MINUTES X MORK AND MINDY 3. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE 4. M A S H 5. CHARLIE’S ANGELS 6. THREE’S COMPANY 7. DALLAS 8. CHiPS 9. ALICE K). LOU GRANT . The Year’s Blockbuster Films were I. ALIEN X ROCKY II 3. “10” 4. NORTH DALLAS FORTY 5. LIFE OF BRIAN 6. THE AMITY VILLE HORROR 7. THE MUPPET MOVIE 8. APOCALYPSE NOW 9. BREAKING AWAY 10. MANHATTAN Celebrities in entertain- ment John Wayne “The Duke” died of cancer this year The King of The Clowns. Emmett Kelley, also died . . . And Mr. Ed. the talking horse, passed on . Rod Stewart got married . . . Erik Estrada and Rex Smith were the male sex symbols .Bo Derek and Loni Anderson were the female sex symbols . The Bee Gees were big in the music field again . New Wave Rock was intro- duced and groups such as Blondie made the charts with this new style of music . . . Robin Williams was back amusing audiences again . Steve Martin made his debute in a comedy film entitled THE JERK . . . Jane Fonda kept herself in the news with her roles in hot films such as THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN and THE CHINA SYMDROME. and her political crusading . . . THE AMITYVILLE HORROR was proven to be a hoax . . . Roller came and went . . . Mr. Bill who joins his dog Spot in taking repeated abuse from arch enemy Sluggo on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE was voted Masochist of the Year . THE STAR TREK crew was reunited . . . The Lone Ranger was unmasked . . . Margaret Trudeau was seen in quite a few places . . . O.J. Simpson retired from pro football Miss Piggy could very well be the next Miss America . . . Country music was very popular, especially Kenny Rogers . The world was supposedly drinking Perrier water . . . The Pittsburg Steelers won the SUPER BOWL . . Eleven people were trampled to death during a WHO concert in Chicago . . . Everyone talked about the Black Flole . Nick Nolte became well known following his perfor- mance in NORTH DALLAS FORTY . . . Tracy Austin (17) was the youngest U.S. Open tennis champion Ballet star Aleksandr Godunov defected from the Soviet Union after his tour in the U.S. Joan Baez spoke out concerning the Boat People John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd left SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE . . . 142 Dateline MURPHY HIGH A new school year began on the 20th day of August. 1979 Both old faces and new filled the halls of MHS Among the new faces were those of new teachers such as Mr. Stockton and Dr. Badger (M.H.S.’s first Dr.) . . Football season opened in September with our Mighty Bulldogs turning out victory after victory The Bulldogs had a very favorable sea- son and competed in the first round of the State playoffs The season ended in November as the Bulldogs hung up their cleats and dragged out their gym shoes . . Basketball season began with the annual scrimmage game with Hayesville on November 22 The Varsity Boys came in first place in the Christmas Tourna- ment and second place in the Conference Tournament. They also competed in the first round of the District playoffs . The Varsity Girls were 2A Conference Champions. They came in sec- ond place in the Christmas Tournament and competed in the District playoffs The JV Boys came in se-ond place in the Conference while the JV Girls were the Champions in their divi- sion . . Graduation was set for May 18 and the seniors started praying for snow The snow finally came and came and kept coming A full week of school was missed in February due to road conditions . Snow skiing and ice skating became very popular Murphy hosted the District FBLA Convention Many MHS students won honors in various events Quite a few seniors were involved in THE bus accident . . A group of stu- dents and three teachers from Murphy High went to England during Easter . The Chorus had brown and beige outfits and sang at other schools, churches, assemblies and ate pizza . . The Beta Club sold Krispy Kremes . . The Beta Club sold Krispy Kremes again Christmas citrus fruits were sold by the FFA Club . There were no hall passes at MHS. but teachers accompa- nied students to the lunchroom and to assemblies There seemed to be a rash of broken legs and weddings. Could they in some way be related?? . . As always the middle entrance gang was up to all sorts of dubious activities . Multi-colored beads were worn in the hair . . Suspenders and double belts helped keep pants up around MHS . . On the scene again was the perennial jeans, but now with super skinny legs . . . High heel slings, cowboy boots, and Nikes were the IN affair for the feet Cowboy hats were all 'round . Short hair was very popular Gold, although more expensive than ever was what all were wear- ing Campus Clean-Up Day was started .A new fence was put up around the campus Ten new Betas were initiated The word was given that all students had to be immunized or be expelled . Many students participated in the SAY program Seniors won Spirit Week . . . Chivalry made a come back . Juniors sold Tom Watt and Seniors sold magazines Careers Day was held at MHS . . . Dr. Badger’s US History class went to Oak Ridge . The MHS Pep Band performed at the home basket- ball games . . OOOooo NOOooo was heard echoing through the halls of Murphy High Skoal was found in the lips of most boys Shirts were made with the names of all the juniors and seniors on them . . . Chemistry and Physics' projects were unforgettable . . Slit skirts were the fad in dress clothes . . The prep look was in . . Surprise birthday cards were full of long articles . . Poetry was popular . . A Bulldog was painted on the wall of the gym. and two M's were painted on the gym floor . Mr. Jordan became our guidance counselor In memorial On March 24. 1978. Murphy High School lost one of its students. Barry Brugh died of a gun shot wound. He was a member of the Class of 1980. His parents were Jim and Oleta Brugh. He had an older sister. Pam and a younger brother. Greg. He was born on February 28. 1962. and he attended Tomalta Baptist Church. Barry played Midget-Mite Football and baseball. He was also involved in several clubs at MHS. He liked to ride his motorcycle in his spare time. Barry has been missed since his death and he will always be remembered. We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best . . . Life's but a means unto an end. that end. Beginning, mean, and end to all things — God. by Philip James Bailey. review 143 smile or even chuckle a little, our efforts have been well rewarded. zr 1 3 eu_ v 3 Left to right: Sharon Martin, Wanda Hughes, Tammy Rose, Connie Cook. Debby Atkins, Melanie McClure, Jennifer Woody, Melanie Forrister, Tammy Davis, Karen Dockery, Maryann Ferguson, Tanya McConnell. KANUHSHETA STAFF BOOMERANG STAFF Editor — Maryann Ferguson Assistant-editor — Jennifer Woody Student Life Editor — Sharon Martin Honors Editor — Karen Dockery Sports Edjtor — Connie Cook Organizations Editor — Tammy Rose Faculty Editor — Melanie Forrister Senior Editor — Tammie Davis Junior Editor — Melanie McClure Sophomore Editor — Tanya McConnell Freshman Editor — Debby Atkins Eighth-grade Editor — Wanda Hughes Seventh-grade Editor — Jennifer Woody Advisor — Mrs. Velma Burch Editor — Wanda Hughes Co-Ass't Editors — Tammie Davis and Sharon Martin Sports Editor — Tanya McConnell Art Editor — Debby Atkins Advisor — Mrs. Velma Burch Reporters: Debby Atkins Connie Cook Tammie Davis Sharon Martin Karen Dockery Maryann Ferguson Melanie Forrister Tanya McConnell Melanie McClure Tammy Rose ____________I____W -j. ± (u m � m ftTjf □ Cl. 0� Cl J a r! CL 3 CL CL O a 8.2 — n 3 O' 5 § L. rr 2 o ii j is J V� g. Cu O -r C 3 Of Cl =• a 3 o 2 3 E Q. 3 St | 2 ? I 3 2 5 | £ TO £ S-? 5' 5- o si 2 i a. 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