Oak Hill High School - Belles Memoires (Morganton, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1970 volume:

belles memoires 1970 published by the annual staff of oak hill school life : morganton, n. c. vol. 18 A time of innocence, A time of confidences. Long ago ... it must be . . . I have a photograph. Preserve your memories; They’re all that’s left you. —Paul Simon 2 4 table of contents sports page 60 seniors page 10 favorites page 82 juniors page 33 clubs page 96 sophomores page 38 administration page 110 freshmen page 42 junior high elementary page 122 activities page 46 boosters page 142 a better school system for burke The 70’s bring with them a new style of education to Burke County. The long-awaited consolidation plan is on the verge of reality. Many high school students had campaigned for consolidation and were overjoyed when three county commissioners finally pulled it through. Our sincere appreciation goes to Commissioners Bleynat, Harbison, and Hamer, and our best wishes for success to the new superintendent, Dr. Charles Weaver. John D. Bleynat Leighton W. Harbison Dr. Alfred W. Hamer dedication 6 The News-Herald Six Burke Traffic Dent hr- in ’69 Hk: E ' er C«pv. tSr W« Home MvefT Published Daily Maruhty Through Friday . . , Serving Burke (.aunty Since lBP5 MOROANYUV NORTH C AROIAN A, WEDNESDAY, APRU. M, 1 69 Forty I ' ag-es — Rear Commissioners Approve Plan For School Merger 149 Reds Die In Battles Major FigkUag Near Carabtulian Border Ami DMZ WALT «1«TEHF Vt� i C 5 � U U � 4 StneMi •jiiiw! m immmm r W� I U ' K 4m « ST sw r w.j. 5 4; tuiiifc ’ ' $ofcr“« wi l !!i A rrv o t vi ra u xmm Nartfe Vietft Be« «� ji f««r. fsaifcw oWapfeHL vatfe s i i � H ! •«• mm itef W ifW.L V ' « ' ' (� Mitfli ,£ wa. Vi KKVf ' er � j,.. o? m Hfh .V.e«irevS Action Is Taken To Combine Recommendations. Bv School Boatvltt Okayed 2 AVI B KONM.fi -V.« Kf ' . Svw -n«ds stiff w� ' t« By s iwa «u-. ui« ' ow uftM WO. «n k - pe i o si «•re Momfry Vv Upe AleijanSno fill rt AfytiMt. and the Jlwfcv CV«s� : wiuol Knt � ULv« -f tlx siw Uo rtl� « to Ua e ni fUWigi. 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Consolidation will mean the end of undesirable trailer classrooms and other inadequate structures. There will be room and equipment and educational facilities for everyone. Burke’s need for a revamping of its school system cannot be denied. Students at Oak Hill High are delighted to see the approaching end of an out-moded form of public schooling and are glad to know that the younger children in the county are assured of a better and more sophisticated process of education. Seasons change with the scenery; Weaving time in a tapestry. Won’t you stop and remember me . . . -Paul Simon 8 student body 9 senior class of nineteen hundred and seventy .. we are as we must be . . —mckuen class officers Charles Morris — President Ralph Collette — Vice-President Donita Winters — Secretary Tina Harris — Treasurer v 10 MOST POPULAR QUIETEST Ji) c J yi Lawrence Edward Bowman (3� jux c Cu- D. $AOMjJL MOST DEPENDABLE f 1 : ' • 1 ;llz 3 j}fetl Br©wni: WITTIEST MOST ACCIDENT PRONE MOST ACCIDENT PRONE lJL Mdu C ojUUIa, QUIETEST CeuJj 1 goUJJ- QjUolvuo. MOST ORIGINAL C disrna Iris Diane Coffey f 4JLsXJL- y £©t?£u fca@pJ j ' HjOJWl IlHs7 ' i MOST INTELLECTUAL F y IT MOST TALENTED MOST POPULAR % BEST DRESSED UlAotOVUkJ KSliSSl W. fyUnOlrn 7?o j £• Roy Lee Jordan MOST ATTRACTIVE XsJ CkJ U. Ko ai. 7 -c m Stacey Olen Lambert jJlcdbmjwJ-s jtjcuJ? c feu -o y (i V David Joe McLaughlin Morris MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Gl£o . mt.rr JLy FRIENDLIEST C O-sij LyrJ ' ftyiudl £ zAA4g- ' MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED Edger Ray Penley ■T mi W - Tm , ' u.i - tfevelyn Jeanette Powell C CVLiT t {xjcu vok d 5 0. Will aiTj y- Saulrrio n MOST DEPENDABLE P. tf YTsy CsCCt- BEST DRESSED 0 a3tW 4- j MOST ATTRACTIVE WITTIEST 22 MOST INTELLECTUAL tw5 t John Elerman Whisenant, Jr. fy iijJL‘Ou C CUf MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED . s v ww 4V ' jA, : “behold, this dreamer cometh” 23 last will and testament We, the graduating class of 1970, leave with many memories. We have had laughter, tears, and excitement. We will to the rising sophomores the grossness of slitting open earthworms. To the rising juniors, we bequeath the horror of trying to speak an unknown tongue. As always, the rising Seniors will have the joy of abstaining from turnip greens and pinto beans in the lunchroom. Instead, they will have a choice between Herman’s bananas or Effie’s “Little” Burgers. And we will to the teachers understanding and perseverance . . . We, the individual members of the Senior Class of 1970, being of sound minds and bodies, do hereby make the following bequests: 1, Jimmy Allman, will my ability to play all sports to Darrell Metcalf. I, Perry Avery, will my ability to stay in trouble to anybody who wants it. I, Richard Baker, will my loud ways to James Kincaid. I, Gary Barnes, will my rapp to “dat dare greasy kid”, Kelvin Corpening. I, Doug Brown, will my name “Wild Man”, to Kenneth Loven. ETeri Branch, will my corkscrew curls to Ronny Metcalf and Kevin Carlisle, so that they may play with them to their hearts content. We, Harriet Browning, Linda Whisnant, and Ruth C. Hembree, will our wild times in American Democracy to Eugene Moses, Eddie Browning, and Connie Clark. 1, Roby Bur gess, will my ability to catch a long pass to whoever is man enough. I, Alta Cannon, will my quiet and timid ways to Sharon Hennessee. I, Mike Carlisle, will my ability to break an ankle to whoever wants it. I, Randy Caudill, will my name “Cox” to anyone who can live up to it. I, Edith Childers, will my seat on Bus No. 6 to Teresa White. I, Phillip Clark, will my ability to argue with Mrs. Broome to anyone who can put up a good argument. 1, Diane Coffey, will my ability to get out of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period, at least once a week, to Nina Whisnant. 1, Hazel Coleman, will my ability to laugh at anything, anytime, and anywhere to Karen Hilton. 1, Ralph Collette, will my ability to play sports to anyone who can conquer it. (Honestly)! 1, Tommy Crump, will my 55 Chevrolet to my little, little, little, brother. 1, Bonnie Davis, will all my fun in D.E. to Charliemae and Ikie. 1, Debbie Duval, will my moody days to Elizabeth Wall. 1, Randy Eaker, will my ability to eat lunch on the wrong shift and skip 4th period English class to anyone who can do it. 1, Susan Edwards, will my ability to get into the library to all underclassmen who have trouble getting in. 1, Ralph Ervin, will my great liking to Physics to anyone who can pass it. 1, Bobby Feimster, will Oak Hill a good baseball team. 1, Alvin Francis, will the name “Sugar Bear” to Ernest Caldwell, and all my love to Vanessa Boyce. 1, Elaine Franklin, will to the “Odd Squad” happiness, and of course my “air of sophistication” (OK gang, act your age). We, Kaye Gragg and Becky Hodges, will our Senior year and all our hectic moments to Doris Gragg. 24 We, Leslie Harbison, Turner Snipes, and Wayne Ross, will our merry trips to Asheville to anyone who can afford them. I, Jerry Hall, will my love for Fords to whoever likes them. We, Tina Harris and Annette Sisk, will our laughs and good times at lunch to Elbert Reed. I, Susan Helms, will my seat in Advanced Math to Martha Helms, otherwise she’ll never make it. I, Ann Henderson, willingly and joyfully leave the whole high school scene to all you poor peons who can’t go with me. (Flourish Exeunt) I, A1 Horton, will my ability of getting to school after homeroom to Debra Leigh. I, Ann Johnson, will my intelligence to Amendia Harbison. I, Lori Johnson, will my Yankee accent to Debbie McNelly. I, Sherry Johnson, will my problems to anyone who can answer them, and is able to cope with them. I, Roy Jordon, will Kathy Robinson to Mike Silvers. I, Linda Kanipe, will my ability to cut class to Charliemae Davis. 1, Junior Keller, will my ability to sleep in class to anybody who can get by with it. I, Nancy Kincaid, will my ability to aggravate people to Sandra Kincaid. I, Stacy Lambert, will my love for Chevrolets to anyone who knows a good car. I, Gail Lawing, will my ability of always being behind to Susan Annas. I, Dianne Logan, will my typing ability and the ability to get along with all teachers to Marilyn Kincaid. I, Joe McLaughlin, will my ability to have a car to Alden Jordan. I, Diane McDowell, will my job at “Breedens” to anybody that wants it. I, Charlie Morris, will all of the problems and hardships of the Oak Hill Student Council to anyone capable of overcoming them. I, Carolyn Ruth Mull, will my ability to make anybody smile to anyone who wants it. 1, David Newton, will the explicit and profound writing on the restroom walls to Steve McCall. 1, Larry Parks, will my athletic ability to Waddell Ervin. 1, Irene Pearson, will my ability to wear an Afro, and to be proud of it, to Marilyn Kincaid. I, Ray Penley, will my nickname “Leroy Plumpecker” to anyone who thinks he can live up to it. I, Linda Pierson, will my ability to stay confused all the time to Barbara Pierson and Elizabeth Davis. I, Wanda Penley, will my ability to be quiet when I want to be to anyone who has a loud mouth. I, Evelyn Powell, will my Junior and Senior years at Oak Hill to Gladys Powell and Teresa White. I, Dee Dee Smith, will my ability to gossip during 1st period to anyone who likes to gossip. I, Juanita Smith, will my good-time Senior position to Steve Smith in three years. I, Jimmy Warlick, will my love for “young stuff’ to David Throneburg. I, Johnny Whisnant, will myself to one special person (D.B.). 1, Donita Winters, will the happiness and love I found at Oak Hill High to Lisa B. and Martha H. I, Linda Woodie, will my smallness to Debra Huffman. I, Randy Powell, will all my love to Barbara Pierson. 1, Carolyn Jones Woodard, will my married life to no one - “It’s My Thing!” 25 A Genius. . . at SIX!!?? . .. remember . .. CHEESE !!!!!!!!!! “I know something you don’t know”!!!! THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH NEXT TIME BUY A ROUND TRIP TICKET AND SAVE APPROXIMATELY 10% Sixth grade beauties XLWAYS BUY ROUND TRIF SOUTHPRN RAM WfiV QVQTCM Our first grade train ride was fun!!! Happiness was a birthday cake . . . BUTTERFLIES!!!! My brother is in the Army. He’s my HERO!!! Eighth grade honor students for gradua¬ tion. senior directory Jimmy Allman: “Most Popular Bus Driver - 2, 3; Class Officer -1,2; FFA - 1,4; Journalism - 1; Monogram — 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council — 1; Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track - 1, 2, 4; Baseball - 1,2, 3,4. Perry Avery: Bus Driver —3,4; Marshal at Graduation — 3; Annual Staff — 4; Beta Club — 3,4; Debate Team — 4; FFA — 1,3; Glee Club — 4; Library Club - 3; Ambition: Air Force. Richard Baker: Bus Driver —3,4; FFA — 1, 3, 4; Ambition: Marines. Gary Barnes: Annual Staff — 4; Debate Team — 4; FFA —1,2; Glee Club — 4; Library Club - 2. Ambition: Work in IBM. Lawrence Bowman: Homecoming Escort — 2; French Club — 3, 4; Beta Club — 2, 3; FFA —1,3; Football — 2; Basketball — 1; Track — 1. Ambition: Mechanical Engineer. Ten Branch: “Most Dependable” Home¬ coming Representative — 4; Marshal at Graduation — 3 (Chief); Junior-Senior Wait¬ ress — 2; French Club - 3, 4; Annual Staff — 4 (Asst. Bus. Manager); Beta Cl ub — 3, 4; Glee Club — 1; Journalism — 3; Library Club — 1; Pep Club — 3, 4; Student Council — 1, 2, 3, alt. 4 alt.; Math Award — 3. Ambition: Career in Math. Doug Brown: “Wittiest” Marshal at Gradu¬ ation — 3 ;French Club — 3; DECA — 4; FFA — 1,3; Monogram — 3; Football — 1, 2; Track — 1,2; Baseball — 3. Ambition: Navy. Harriet Browning: “Most Accident Prone” Junior-Senior Waitress — 2; Annual Staff — 4; Monogram - 3, 4; Pep Club - 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader — 4. Ambition: College. Roby Burgess: “Most Accident Prone” Sub. Bus Driver 3; Homecoming Escort — 1,2, 3; FFA — 1; Monogram —4; Football — 4. Ambition: Rest. Alta Cannon: “Quietest” Ambition: Work at Broughton Hospital. Mike Carlisle: “Most Athletic” Bus Driver — 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2; FFA — 1; Monogram — 1,2, 3, 4; Football -1,2, 3,4; Basketball - 1,2, 3,4; Track —1,2; Baseball - 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: Finish High School. Randy Caudill: Bus Driver — 3, 4; FFA — 1, 3,4. Ambition: Accountant. Mary Childers: Kindergarten Helper — 4; FHA — 1; Library Club — 1, 2. Ambition: Work at Western Carolina Center. Phillip Clark: “Most Original” DECA — 3, 4; FFA — 1. Ambition: Telephone Repairman. Diane Coffey: Sub. Bus Driver — 3,4; Office Assistant — 4; Homecoming Representative — 4; Marshal at Graduation — 3; Junior- Senior Waitress — 2; French Club — 3, 4; Student Council — 4 alt.; Annual Staff — 4; FHA — 2, 3, 4; Glee Club — 4; Journalism 2, 3,4; Ambition: Teacher (History). Hazel Coleman: Class Officer — 1; French Club -3,4; Annual Staff — 4; Glee Club — 3, 4; Journalism - 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Student Council — 4; Ambition: To be hap¬ py and enjoy life. Ralph Collette: “Best-All-Around” Class Of¬ ficer - 4; FFA - 1; Glee Club - 3, 4; Monogram 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club - 4; Football - 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1,2, 3,4; Track - 1, 2, 3,4; Ambition: Play Football; P.E. and Coaching. 28 Tommy Crump; “Most Talented” Bus Driver — 2, 3; Sub. Bus Driver - 4; Class Officer - 3; FFA —1,3; Library Club - 4. Ambition: Army. Bonnie Davis: Kindergarten FTelper — 3; Home Ec.. Assistant — 2; DECA — 4; Glee Club 3; Pep Club — 3. Ambition: Airline Stewardess. Debbie Duval: Class Officer - 1; Office As¬ sistant — 2; Homecoming Representative - 3, 4; Junior-Senior Waitress — 2; French Club -3,4; Annual Staff — 4; Journalism - 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club - 2, 3, 4; Student Council - 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Interior De¬ signer. Randy Eaker: Homecoming Escort — 2, 4; DECA - 3, 4; FFA — 1; Ambition: Com¬ mon Laborer and College. Susan Edwards: “Most Talented” FHA — 1, 2; Glee Club — 3, 4; Library Club - 3. Ambition: Artist and Elem. Art Teacher. Ralph Ervin: “Most Intellectual” French Club —3,4; Library Club — 3; Football — 4; Basketball - 3; Track -1,3. Ambition: Engineer or Business Executive. Bobby Feimster: FFA — 3; Glee Club - 1; Monogram — 2,3; Football - 1; Track — 1; Baseball — 1, 2, 3. Ambition: To Be A Success. Alvin Francis: (Transferred) French Club - 4; Glee Club — 4. Ambition: To Be A Suc¬ cess. Elaine Franklin: “Most Popular ' Class Officer 1,2; Homecoming Representative — 1,3,4; Junior-Senior Waitress — 2; French Club - 3, 4; Annual Staff - 3, 4 (Photog¬ rapher - Class Editor); Journalism - 2, 3; Monogram — 2, 3, 4; Pep Club - 2, 3, 4; Student Council -1,3; Cheerleader - 1,2, 3, 4 (head); Student of the Month - 4. Ambition: Commercial Artist. 29 Kaye Gragg: Class Officer — 2; French Club 3,4; Annual Staff — 4; FHA —1,2; Glee Club — 3,4; Journalism — 3; Library Club - 3; Pep Club — 3; Basketball — (manager) 3, 4; Ambition: Nurse. Jerry Hall: DECA — 4; FFA — 1. Ambition: To Work On A Job. Leslie Harbison: “Best Dressed” Sub. Bus Driver — 2, 3,4; Class Officer — 1,2; Home¬ coming Escort — 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff - 4; FFA 2, 4. Ambition: To Always Have Lots of Money. Tina Harris: “Best-All-Around” Class Officer 1,4; Homecoming Representative —3, 4; French Club - 3; Annual Staff — 4; FHA — 1, 2, 3. Ambition: To Be Better Than I Am. To Be Happy and To be A Friend. Lester Harton: (Transferred) Class Officer — 2; Pep Club — 2; Football — 1. Ambition: Keep Out of Army. Susan Helms: “Most Likely To Succeed” Sub. Bus Driver - 3, 4; Class Officer — 3; Homecoming Rep. 3,4; Marshal at Gradu¬ ation - 3; Junior Senior Waitress — 2; French Club — 3, 4; Annual Staff — 3, 4; Beta Club — 3, 4; FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono¬ gram — 2,3,4; Student Council — 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Miss Burke County 4. Ambition: Psychology; Guidance Counselor. Ruth Clark Hembree: Office Assistant — 4; Annual Staff - 4; DECA - 3; FHA — 1; Glee Club - 1; Journalism — 2, 3; Pep Club - 2, 3, 4; Student Council — 4. Ambition: Secretary. Ann Henderson: “Most Original” Class Officer —1,3; Office Assistant 2, 3; Junior- Senior Waitress — 2; Annual Staff — 3, 4; Debate Team — 3,4; Journalism — 2, 3; Pep Club — 2; Student Council — 1,2, 3; Basket¬ ball Scorekeeper — 3, 4; School Reporter - 3. Ambition: To Be A Free Soul. Youth of the Month — 3. Becky Hodges: French Club — 3, 4; Annual Staff — 4; Glee Club — 1,3,4; Journalism - 1, 2, 3; Library Club — 3; Monogram — 3, 4; Pep Club - 1, 2, 3; Student Council — 1,2 alt.; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: R.N. A1 Horton: “Friendliest” Annual Staff — 4; FFA — 1, 3, 4; Monogram — 4; Football — 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 2, 3. Ambition: Small Engines Mechanic. Ann Johnson: Glee Club — 3, 4; Library Club - 1. Ambition: Nurse’s Aid. Lori Johnson: “Most Attractive” Junior- Senior Waitress — 2; Annual Staff — 4; FHA — 2; Glee Club — 3, 4; Journalism — 4; Pep Club — 3,4; Drama — 3. Ambition: College and Travel. Sherry Johnson: Class Officer 3; DECA — 4; Glee Club — 1, 3, 4; Ambition: Medical Secretary. Walter Johnson: Marshal at Graduation - 3; French Club — 4; Beta Club — 3, 4; Debate Team - 4; FFA —1,3; Basketball - 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. Ambition: Data Processing. Roy Jordan: Class Officer — 1,2; French Club — 3; FFA — 1, 3, 4; Journalism — 2; Monogram - 2, 3, 4; Student Council — 1, 2; Football -1,2; Track -1,2. Ambition: Auto Mechanic. Linda Kanipe: DECA — 4; Glee Club — 3; Pep Club - 3; Basketball — 3. Ambition: Nurse. Lloyd Keller Jr.: Bus Driver — 3; Sub. Bus Driver — 2, 4; DECA — 4; FFA — 1,3; Football — 1,2; Track — 1. Ambition: To Graduate. Nancy Kincaid: Junior-Senior Waitress — 2; Glee Club - 4; Library Club — 1. Ambition: Secretary. Gail Lawing: Kindergarten Helper — 3; Home Ec. Assistant — 4; French Club — 3; Annual Staff — 4; Glee Club — 3, 4. Am¬ bition: Teacher. 30 Dianne Logan: Class Officer — 1; Junior- Senior Waitress — 2; French Club - 3; Annual Staff - 4; Glee Club — 3, 4; Typing Award. Ambition: Secretary. Joe McLaughlin: DECA — 3, 4; FFA 1; Monogram — 2; Football — 2; Track - 1. Ambition: To Finish High School. Diane McDowell: Kindergarten Helper — 3; DECA - 4. Ambition: Beautician. DeLane McMahan: Bus Driver — 3; Class Officer — 3; Homecoming Escort — 3; DECA - 3; FFA — 1,4; Monogram — 4; Football - 2, 4; Track — 1. Ambition: Finish High School. Charlie Morris: Most Likely To Succeed” Class Officer — 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort — 3, 4 (Crowned Queen); Annual Staff — 3, 4; FFA — 1,3,4; Student Council - 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.); Football - 2; Track - 1, 2. Ambition: To Have My Own Store. Carolyn Mull: “Friendliest” Ambition: Office Worker, or Singer. David Newton: Marshal at Graduation — 3; French Club — 3, 4; Beta Club — 2, 3, 4; FFA - 1,3; Track — 1. Ambition: Air Force Officer. Larry Parks: Annual Staff — 4; FFA — 1; Monogram — 1,2, 3, 4; Football — 1,2, 3, 4; Track -1,2; Baseball — 1; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: Tire Recapper. Irene Pearson: (Transferred) DECA - 4. Ambition: Steno Typist. Ray Penley: Homecoming Escort - 3; DECA — 3, 4; FFA — 1. Ambition: Armed Services. Wanda Penley: Ambition: Work, later Col¬ lege. Linda Pierson: DECA — 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Journalism — 1, 2, 4; Pep Club - 2, 3, 4; Health Club -1,4. Ambition: Nurse. Evelyn Powell: Ambition: Beautician or Sec¬ retary. Roger Pritchard: DECA - 3, 4; FFA 1. Ambition: Army. Wayne Ross: Bus Driver - 2, 3, 4; Class Officer — 1, 2, 3; Office Assistant - 4; Homecoming Escort — 3; FFA - 1, 3, 4; Journalism — 2. Ambition: Veterinarian. Danny Saulmon: Most Dependable” Class Officer — 1; Homecoming Escort - 3; French Club - 3; FFA - 1; Monogram - 4; Student Council — 1,2; Football — 2, 4; Track — 1. Ambition: Aeronautical Engi¬ neer. Annette Sisk: Most Athletic” Class Officer - 2; Homecoming Representative — 3, 4; Marshal at Graduation - 3; Junior-Senior Waitress - 2; French Club — 3, 4; Beta Club - 3, 4; FHA —1,2; Glee Club - 4; Mono¬ gram — 3, 4; Student Council - 2, 3, 4; Basketball - 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Physical Education Teacher. Delores Smith: “Best Dressed” Homecoming Representative — I, 4; Home Ec. Assistant 4; French Club - 3; Annual Staff - 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism — 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3. Ambition: Housewife. Miss Junior Oak Hill. Juanita Smith: Class Officer - 1; French Club - 3; Glee Club - 1; Student Council 1. Ambition: Work and College. Turner Snipes: Bus Driver - 4; Sub. Bus Driver — 2; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Home¬ coming Escort — 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff - 4; FFA —1,3; Monogram — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4. Ambition: Army. Mary Frances Throneburg: “Most Intellec¬ tual” Class Officer — 2; Marshal at Gradua¬ tion — 3; French Club — 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club — 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism — 3. Ambition: To Be Happy. 31 David Woodard: Bus Driver — 2, 3, 4; Sub. Bus Driver — 2; FFA — 1. Ambition: Brick¬ layer. Jimmy Warlick: “Most Attractive” Bus Driver — 3, 4; Class Officer — 2; Home¬ coming Escort — 2, 3, 4; Debate Team — 4; FFA — 1; Monogram — 2, 3, 4; Student Council —1,3, 4; Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Lawyer. Johnny Whisnant: FFA — 1,3,4; Monogram — 3,4; Football — 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Track —1,2. Ambition: Army. Linda Whisenant: “Wittiest” Class Officer — 2, 3; Homecoming Representative — 4; Home Ec. Assistant — 4; Annual Staff — 4; DECA - 3, 4; FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club — 4; Pep Club — 2. Ambition: Secre¬ tary (IBM). Donita Winters: “Most School Spirited” Class Officer — 3, 4; Homecoming Repre¬ sentative — 3; Annual Staff — (Assist. Edi¬ tor) — 4; Glee Club — President — 3, 4; Journalism — 3, 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Student Council (Secretary-Treasurer) — 4. Miss Oak Hill — 4. Ambition: Elem. Teacher. Carolyn Jones Woodard: Class Officer — 3; DECA - 4; FHA -1,2; Glee Club - 3, 4; Basketball — 3. Ambition: Medical Secre¬ tary. Linda Woodie: Homecoming Representative — 1; Home Ec. Assist. — 4; Annual Staff — 4; FHA — 1,2; Glee Club -3,4; Journalism — 4; Pep Club — 3; Drama Club — 3. Am¬ bition: Housewife. . . tomorrow is our permanent address...” —cummings 32 ■1 juniors i C®� ' Vice President — Doris Gragg President - Angie McCormick Secretary-Treasurer — John Avery ya. “Hark!” James Absher Susan Annas John Avery Rebecca Avery Robert Avery Kenneth Baker Garry Beach Chuckie Bean Randy Beane Johnny Blankenshi Michael Bollinger Vanessa Boyce Suzy Braun Steve Brown Keith Burkett Lawrence Burnett Keith Byrd Earl Caldwell Ernest Caldwell Kevin Carlisle Steve Carpenter Debby Carswell Sandra Carswell Debbie Causby David Childers Johnny Clark Carolyn Cobb Ikie Corpening Beverly Crump Charliemae Davis Wanda Duval Sherry Edwards Vanessa Ervin Waddell Ervin Mary Gardin Doris Gragg Deborah Hamer Sharon Hennessee Richard Herbison Karen Hilton Debra Huffman Linda Huffman Paul Hunter Judy Jackson Eugene Johnson 34 Wayeman Johnson Mary Sue Jones Alden Jordan Alvin Kincaid James Kincaid Marilyn Kincaid Sandra Kincaid Jeanene LaFevers Ricky Ledford Debra Leigh Sharon Lingafelt Doris Loven Debbie Mathis Angie McCormick Charles McFarland Kenneth McFarland Yvette McIntosh Ronnie Metcalf Danny Miller Joe Miller Vida Miller Jerry Newton Bernice Orders Troy Penley Kenneth Perkins Robert Puett Mike Silvers Dean Simpson Randy Snipes Debbie Speas Glenn Taylor David Throneburg Dane Traux Phedelma Turner 11a Valter Elizabeth Wall Terry Watkins Dennis Whisnant Nina Whisnant Debbie Winters Dean Wiseman Johnny Woodard Margaret Wright Kathy Yates 35 Mary Sue Jones, as Pearlie Mae, is “Itchin’ to Git Hitched”. 36 a time of confidences . 37 sophomores President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Mrs. Lyons’ homeroom .Darrel Metcalf .Steve Clark .Debra Clontz .Kenneth Barrier President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Mrs. Morgan’s homeroom .Sandy Duval .Allen Bowman .Martin Allen .Patty Holder Mrs. Roberts’ homeroom President .Debbie Hendrix Vice President .Becky Branch Secretary .Donna Woodie Treasurer .Bruce Henderson President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Mrs. Fullwood’s homeroom Lamar Snipes . . Pat Moody Shelia Orders Linda Parton 39 Drucilla Davis Jennifer Durst Sandy Duval Alton Epley Larry Femister Debbie Franklin Martin Allen Barbara Allman Dean Allman Jean Allman Randy Allman Becky Arney James Avery Glenda Baker Kenneth Barrier Mike Benfield Rex Benfield Allen Bowman Michael Bowman Mary Boyce Becky Branch Jerry Brown Leonard Brown Lewis Brown Ed Browning Henry Bryant Amy Buchanan Van Burleson Patricia Caldwell Donald Cannon Debbie Carpenter Steve Clark Debra Clontz Harley Clontz Danny Coleman Dean Coleman Darrel Collins Nancy Collins Nita Conley Kelvin Corpening Lander Corpening Pam Corpening Roy Corpening Joe Crump Ricky Crump Charles Davis Debra searches . . . tinds. . . dreams . . . 40 Kevin Gantt Carolyn Hanna Amendia Harbison Bruce Henderson Debbie Hendrix Stanley Hendrix Betty Hodge Patty Holder Shirley Hunter Thomas Jones Betsy Kincaid Lorena Kincaid Ricky Kincaid Debbie Lightfoot Steve McCall Arlene McDowell Linda McFarland Linda McLaughlin Darrell Metcalf Dallas Miller Roger Miller Pat Moody Eugene Moses Shelia Orders Linda Parton Terry Penley Richard Piercy Gladys Powell Harold Powell Johnny Powell Sharon Powell Carol Propst James Sanders Billy Sechrest Barbara Setzer Charles Setzer Marshall Setzer Clarence Smith Lamar Snipes Darrell Whisnant k k Jimmy Whisnant Ricky Whisnant Ronald Whisnant Teresa White Virginia Whittington Donna Woodie . . . . Chuckie Digh . . Karen Lingafelt . . . Sandra Coffey . Sandra Corpening Mr. Bartles’ homeroom President .Anne Berry Vice President .Keith Patton Secretary .Martha Helms Treasurer .Ben Nantz freshmen Mrs. Myers’ homeroom President .Janet Franklin Vice President .Cathy Branch Secretary .Wayne Banner Treasurer .Annette Johnson Mr. Rhyne’s homeroom President .Charles Avery Vice President .Nina Allman Secretary .Mary Jane Morton Treasurer .Debbie Elliott Mr. Coley’s homeroom President . Vice President . Secretary . Treasurer . preserve your memories Brenda Adkins Nina Allman Gaye Arney Tipton Arney Tom Arney Charles Avery Donald Avery Wanda Avery Wayne Banner Juliette Barnes David Barrier Pat Beach Sherry Beach Anne Berry Lisa Blahut Douglas Bollinger Kathy Branch Emily Braun Tommy Lee Brown Jackie Browning Jerry Browning Debbie Buchanan Becky Bullings Michael Burnett Alan Carpenter Becky Carswell Chris Childers Connie Clark David Clark Laura Clark Kenneth Clontz Gail Cobb 43 Sandra Coffey Rose Collette Roy Collins Jerry Corpening Sandra Corpening Tommy Corpening Jesse Crane Arthur Davis Elizabeth Davis Vickie Davis William Davis Chuck Digh Debbie Elliot Susie Ellis Janet Franklin Eddie Frederick Sarah Gardin Rodney Goforth Mark Hamer George Harrison Nathaniel Harshaw Martha Helms Sherry Houck Julious Hunter Annette Johnson Joyce Jordon Teresa Kanipe Samuel Kanipes Don Kincaid Donnie Kincaid Ronnie Kincaid Sandy Kincaid Connie Klutz Teresa Klutz Karen Lingerfelt Debbie Lopp Joan Martin Linda Martin Serena McElrath Debbie McNelly Danny Miller John Moore Mary Jane Morton Ben Nantz Laura Parker 44 Keith Patton Robert Patton Barbara Pierson Maryette Pope Eugene Powell Gary Powell Mike Powell Mary Pritchard Judi Puckett Dottie Reece Elebert Reed Lydia Reed Ricky Rhodes Pat Rutherford Bobby Saulman Jackie Saulman Darlene Silvers Cathy Smith Rocky Smith Sharon Smith Shelia Smith Steve Smith Rickie Stephens David Stump David Sudderth Johnny Thom pson Mike Tilley Mike Vance Danny Wall David Wall David Webb Ronnie Webb Steve Whisnant Chris Woodard Tommy Woodard . . . while the clouds went on endlessly passing . . all the clouds on their long voyage home seemed to say that youth is everlasting, but a rose cannot grow alone . . . McKuen 46 Ifi BiM J PI l.slt® ' .,?’ -i, fell ■ activities 47 “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the conti¬ nent, a part of the main.” A miniskirt, knee boots, and long hair. ‘Gather ye rosebuds while ye may 48 Jose Feliciano in concert to refresh, a present from the A pause Student Council. Verboten Groovin 49 The reward for playing hooky. We love you, Linda Byrd! Milhouse Morris Captain Voss he ties the knot but, with a little encouragement, First Alvin is hesitant Ralph Collette, student-of-the-month-October. Pooch Plays Nowhere to go but out, no¬ where to come but back. -king i it. ! . 52 The earth keeps some vibration going there in your heart, and that is you. —Masters wvr n ? m ; . X IS X N 0 X X Waiting for homecoming practice to begin. ‘Music alone shall live never to die.’ 53 mm 54 happiness is . . . spreading love Here’s pie in your eye. Peter the great. well??? 56 i am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together —beatles JOHN HARVEY STRATTON, Football Coach, Catawba College - Guest Speaker at ’69 Athletic Banquet I grew Not necessarily erect. I bent sometimes But never to the lowest branch. —McKuen O sh ei) Wlet of idol i crm L i Oivenrie H am i 3 u.rjer CJ, I Vcfint Limber G- a. 3 J 75 W S Disfu For - Sy9ec a. A oZ -Skon.e- ; l Fsk_Ou.r Gifted G sports 61 track The 1969 track season proved to be a marked improvement over the previous years. The Oak Hill team led many statistics, one of them being the shot put. Alvin Kincaid made the fans yell with his last minute take-over in many races. The relay teams also provided much excitement with their last-minute surges that won several relays. These boys deserve a lot of credit for their work. Paul Hunter prepares to throw. Alvin Kincaid is being timed. Earl Caldwell strains for distance. Ralph Collette heaves the shot put. Charles Davis crosses the line Earl Caldwell ready to run Alvin Kincaid leads the pack. Fans watch the race, FIRST ROW: Terry Penley, Doug Brown, Bobby Fiemster, Jimmy Warlick, Alvin Kincaid, Darrel Metcalf, Ronnie Metcalf. SECOND ROW: Johnny Powell, Kevin Carlisle, Richard Herbison, Roy Corpening, Larry Johnson, Mike Carlisle, Walter Johnson, Frank Gardin. Coach sits among his Players. “1969 Baseball Season proved to be the best in recent history. A sincere “Thanks” for all your efforts.” Coach Rogers 64 baseball l jfe; 65 ROW 1 L-R: Robert Patton, Danny Coleman, Eddie Browning, Johnny Whisnant, Ronnie Metcalf, Daryl Metcalf, Mike Bowman, Eugene Moses, Mike Vance, Rex Benfield, Roger Miller, Charles Avery. ROW 2 L-R: DeLane McMahon, Jimmy Allman, Earl Caldwell, Ronnie Whisenant, Kenny Baker, Ernest Caldwell, Steve McCall, Kevin Carlisle, Glenn Taylor, Waddell Ervin, Charles Davis, Ralph Ervin. ROW 3 L-R: Roby Burgess, Larry Parks, James Avery, Ralph Collette, Mike Carlisle, Paul Hunter, John Avery, A1 Horton, Robert Avery, Rickey Whisnant, Danny Saulmon, Kenneth Barrier. Coaches Cecil Bartles and Terry Rogers. football Under the coaching of Cecil Bartles and Terry Rogers, the 1969 Bulldogs posted an 8-2 record. This fine team was led by four seniors: Quarterback Mike Carlisle; Tackle Ralph Collette; Halfback Jimmy Allman; and Fullback Larry Parks. The Oak Hill line was made by: Center Kevin Carlisle; Guards Kenny Baker and Robert Avery; Tackles Ralph Collette and Paul Hunter; and Ends James Avery and John Avery. These boys did a great job. Besides having a fine line, the Oak Hill backfield was tremendous. Quarterbacking the team, Mike Carlisle found himself with three outstanding backs. Jimmy Allman led the team in rushing, scoring, and pass receptions. Larry Parks, the strongest runner on this team, loved to run low and inside while maintaining amazing balance. Earl Caldwell, who held down the remaining halfback position and placed second in rushing, was one of the fastest men on the team. Aug. 29 Polk Central . . . . . 0 Oct. 3 Bessemer City . . . . 0 Oak Hill. . .20 Oak Hill . . . . 14 Sept. 5 N.C.S.D. . . 0 Oct. 10 Salem. , . . 6 Oak Hill. . .30 score- Oak Hill . . . .68 Sept. 12 Salem. . . 14 board Oct. 17 Drexel . , . . 8 Oak Hill. . .48 Oak Hill . . . . 0 Sept. 19 Old Fort. . . 0 Oct. 24 Glen Alpine . . . . . . .54 Oak Hill. . .64 Oak Hill . . . . 0 Sept. 26 Patterson . . . 0 Oct. 31 Hibriten. . . . 8 Oak Hill . . .62 Oak Hill . . . .30 Ralph Ervin Earl Caldwell, second in rushing, runs an end sweep. His speed and moves helped to find open field much of the season. Kenny Baker is the pulling guard in this sweep. Captains: Jimmy Allman, Ralph Collette, Mike Carlisle. Jimmy Allman, (44) led in rushing, scoring, and in pass receptions. This year, Jimmy received All- Conference and All-Burke County honors. He scored 20 TD’s and 10 extra points, while rushing for 9.42 yards per carry. Ralph Collette and Jimmy Allman watch for the coin to fall. The “gang” meets at the central point: the opposing player. Waddell Ervin throws tackle on opponent, while Charles Davis waits to assist. Charles Davis intercepts a pass, is tackled. eleven reasons for bulldog success . . . “This is my best team ever. They ' re very easily disciplined, with a lot of desire to win. A very proud bunch of young men, who have a ‘never say die’ attitude. These boys have a very unselfish team; all the starters have been high scorer at least once. After putting in some real hard Christmas practices, they came back and sacrificed all for the well-deserved season that they had. I cannot say enough about this group of young men. They are the very essence of coaching, not so much because of ability, but because of their team effort and their pride in Oak Hill, to sacrifice their time in order to give their best everytime they played — and they did.” Comments on Starters: RALPH COLLETTE — “Real good rebounder, quick. Much poise and determination.” MIKE CARLISLE — “Very consistent. Has real poise under pressure.” PAUL HUNTER - “Very agile and strong under boards. Very good basketball knowledge.” ALVIN KINCAID — “Good defensive player. Lots of hustle.” JIMMY ALLMAN - “Has come a long way. A real hustler who gives a real steady performance.” basketball Coach Terry Rogers ROW 1 L-R: Daryl Metcalf, Turner Snipes, Walter Johnson, Jimmy Allman, Alvin Kincaid. ROW 2 L-R: Rickey Whisnant, James Avery, Paul Hunter, Mike Carlisle, Larry Parks. ifv SB V ' avwpB i ■U n vmi y MBp Tv ■ w 1 jTcr ry J 1 Mike Carlisle Date School Scores 12 2 69 Gamewell 35 Oak Hill 67 12 5 69 Hibriten 62 Oak Hill 53 12 9 69 Valdese 55 Oak Hill 61 12 12 69 Polk Central 43 Oak Hill 50 12 16 69 Drexel 32 Oak Hill 71 12 19 69 Old Port 63 Oak Hill 59 1 2 70 West Lincoln 47 Oak Hill 69 1 3 70 Drexel 47 Oak Hill 50 1 7 70 NCSD 37 Oak Hill 86 1 9 70 Salem 46 Oak Hill 66 Date School Scores 1 13 70 Glen Alpine 52 Oak Hill 74 1 16 70 George Hildebran 35 Oak Hill 47 1 20 70 Hibriten 53 Oak Hill 54 1 28 70 Polk Central 41 Oak Hill 40 1 30 70 Drexel 45 Oak Hill 64 2 3 70 Old Fort 41 Oak Hill 48 2 6 70 NCSD 51 Oak Hill 112 2 10 70 Salem 68 Oak Hill 69 2 13 70 Glen Alpine 62 Oak Hill 74 2 17 70 George Hildebran 39 Oak Hill 54 Larry Parks Walter Johnson Jimmy Allman Ralph Collette Turner Snipes seniors 73 MS scoreboard Date School Scores Date School Scores 12 2 69 Gamewell 18 1 13 70 Glen Alpine 26 Oak Hill 50 Oak Hill 41 12 5 69 Hibriten 29 1 16 70 George Hildebran 17 Oak Hil l 19 Oak Hill 35 12 9 69 Valdese 31 1 20 70 Hibriten 39 Oak Hill 23 Oak Hill 14 12 12 69 Polk Central 30 1 28 70 Polk Central 49 Oak Hill 32 Oak Hill 33 12 16 69 Drexel 19 1 30 70 Drexel 29 Oak Hill 46 Oak Hill 52 12 19 69 Old Fort 60 2 3 70 Old Fort 20 Oak Hill 39 Oak Hill 18 1 2 70 West Lincoln 50 2 6 70 NCSD 18 Oak Hill 31 Oak Hill 52 1 3 70 Drexel 2 10 70 Salem 19 Oak Hill Oak Hill 24 1 7 70 NCSD 15 2 13 70 Glen Alpine 25 Oak Hill 55 Oak Hill 35 1 9 70 Salem 17 2 17 70 George Hildebran 27 Oak Hill 29 Oak Hill 35 Annette Sisk STARTERS: Guards; Annette Sisk, Becky Hodges. Forwards; Doris Gragg, Karen Hilton. Rovers; Mag Gardin, Amendia Harbison. Becky Hodges 74 Coach Cecil Bartles girl’s basketball The Oak Hill Puppettes, coached by Cecil Bartles, showed the winning spirit this year. Sparked with enthusiasm and drive, the girls brought the Oak Hill fans to life with a winning season. One of the highlights of the season occurred during the Old Fort ballgame. The Puppettes pushed their strategy of a slow-down game and held the Squaws to a record low of 20 points. This team showed the determination to win and often did. ROW 1 L-R: Karen Hilton, Amendia Harbison, Wanda Duval, Sandra Corpening, Mary Boyce. ROW 2 L-R: Annette Johnson, Sandy Duval, Debbie Leigh, Nita Conley, Nancy Collins. ROW 3 L—R: Becky Hodges, Drucilla Davis, Sara Gardin, Doris Gragg, Annette Sisk, Mary Gardin. : L ' % I b mm ii§4 l JK What goes up must come down. Wfi mi Explain the next play, Coach Ralph takes another rebound Paul makes his move. Larry has things in hand. J.V. Boys Amendia takes a rebound. J.V. Cheerleaders J.V. Basketball Annette hugs the ball. Wk mi This is earning your pay Coach Bartles explains the next play while Pooch figures statistics. ( Linda Thompson Debra Clontz Becky Branch Angie McCormick Harriet Browning Elizabeth Wall “As a result of selling cushions, and candy, the varsity cheerl eaders spent a benefiting week at Camp Plamor last summer. Not only did they go to camp, but practiced all summer to bring new cheers, spirit, and a new pompom dance, “Hawaii-Five-O,” to OHS. This was the first year the varsity squad consisted of upperclassmen. The freshmen made up a fine J.V. Squad. A demerit system was also introduced and proved to be successful. We all had fun at Pep Rallies and bon fires. Crowd participation is great.” varsity cheerleaders CHIEF - ELAINE FRANKLIN Bread on my lap Stars very far away I eat my bread gazing at the stars So lost in thought that sometimes I eat a star by mistake Instead of the bread. -Oktay Rifat 82 favorites 83 homecoming queen ’ 69-70 miss annette sisk 84 maid of honor ’ 69-70 miss diane coffey 85 homecoming court Tina Harris escorted by Eugene Johnston sponsored by Mrs. Broome’s Homeroom Flower Girl - Paula Byrd Crown Bearer - Eric Nantz Elaine Franklin escorted by Leslie Harbison sponsored by Cheerleaders Debbie Duval escorted by Billy Schrest sponsored by Journalism Club Teri Branch escorted by Turner Snipes sponsored by Annual Staff Susan Helms escorted by David Throneburg sponsored by French Club Delores Smith escorted by Wayne Banner sponsored by VICA Linda Gail Whisnant escorted by Randy Eaker sponsored by Mr. Roger’s Homeroom m - Teri Branch Delores Smith Linda Whisnant Tina Harris Susan Helms Debbie Duval Elaine Franklin underclassmen Karen Hilton, escorted by David Wall, sponsored by Mrs. Poarch’s Homeroom. Debbie Causby, escorted by Joe Miller, sponsored by Mr Wilkinson’s Homeroom. by Danny Miller, sponsored by Mrs. Doris Gragg, escorted Crump’s Homeroom. Debra Huffman, escorted by Alden Jordan, sponsored by DECA. Beverly Crump, escorted by Randy Beane, sponsored by FFA j m ’ jk JfJ WL JmE « Marilyn Kincaid, escorted by Alvin Kincaid, sponsored by Library Club. Debbie Hendrix, escorted by Bruce Henderson, sponsored by I ' HA. Betsy Kincaid, escorted by Phillip Corpening, sponsored by Mrs. Roberts’ Homeroom. 89 Nita Conley, escorted by Randy Snipes, sponsored by Mrs. Lyon’s Homeroom. Linda Martin, escorted by Keith Patton, sponsored by Mr. Bartle’s Homeroom. Sandy Duval, escorted by Stanley Hendrix, sponsored by Mrs. Morgan’s Homeroom. Nina Allman, escorted by Terry Penley, sponsored by Mr. Rhyne. Becky Carswell, escorted by Ben Natz, sponsored by Mr. Coley’s Homeroom. 90 Janet Franklin, escorted by Marshal Setzer, sponsored by Mrs. Myer’s home¬ room. Susan Raye Helms . v ¥ Susan, a senior at Oak Hill, entered the Burke County Fair pageant sponsored by the Chesterfield Ruritan Club. Everyone was pleased when she emerged victorious. Her main duty was to preside over activities concerning the fair week. miss burke county fair Miss Oak Hill Ruritan-Donita Faye Winters, 1st Runner-up, Miss Burke County Fair Contest. senior miss oak hill 91 Patty Holder - Junior Miss Oak Hill Ruritan Oak Mill Students not only captured the titles of Miss Burke County Fair and First Runner-Up, but also “Miss Con¬ geniality,” Debbie Franklin. She was sponsored by the Chesterfield Ruritan Club. Martha Helms was our Christmas Queen. She presided over a dance sponsored by the Student Council. lira ., % ipij Debbie Franklin Martha Helms Elizabeth Wall 93 Becky Branch Patty Holder Debbie Hendrix Nina Allman Betsy Kincaid Sandy Duval Nita Conley Linda Martin Lamar Snipes 94 ,vV, Becky Carswell Debbie Duval Elaine Franklin Susan Helms Teri Branch Janet Franklin Delores Smith Tina Harris m ■., t -ki¬ rn. I kno w no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves. -Thomas Jefferson 96 clubs 97 glee club flourished The 69-70 Glee Club, under the inspired direction of Mrs. Kay Poarch, received county-wide acclaim as it visited various churches throughout the community and sang in special programs, including the Youth Rally for Decency, held at the Morganton Community Center, and a Boy Scout Associational meeting. The club has performed often in a moving program in association with the National Guard, under the sponsorship of Mr. Carl Hennessee. The Glee Club is the largest organization at Oak Hill and one of which the school is very proud. Officers are Donita Winters, president; Alvin Kincaid, vice-president; and Ralph Collette, secretary-treasurer. Pooch socks it to ’em. 98 french club sponsored talent show Winner Debbie Speas, the “Temptations”, and Danny Miller. Mrs. Waters and officers. French Club meets. The French Club acquired a new sponsor this year in Mrs. Donna Waters, who boosted the activity of the club enormously. It’s money-making project was a very successful talent show, featuring both high school and elementary contestants. During Christmas the club went caroling and held a party for themselves, as well as sponsoring a Christmas party for under-privileged first-graders at Oak Hill. Another project which held the attention of all was the cooking and serving of a seven-course French dinner. Officers for the year were: Teri Branch, pres.; Yvette McIntosh, vice-pres.; Ralph Ervin, treasurer: and John Avery, sergeant-at-arms 99 beta club encouraged scholastic achievement David Newton Vice President The 69-70 Beta Club had 20 members who epitomized the ideals of excellence in grade achievement. They included the 1969 Junior Marshals who were: Teri Branch, Mary Frances Throneburg, Perry Avery, Doug Brown, Diane Coffey, Susan Helms, Walter Johnson, David Newton, and Annette Sisk. Diane Coffey Secretary 1ST ROW: Mary Throneburg, Yvette McIntosh, Susan Annas, Mary Jones, Karen Lingerfelt, Debbie Speas; 2ND: Kenny Baker, John Avery, Perry Avery, Walter Johnson, Keith Byrd, Jerry Newton; 3RD: Sharon Hennessee, Margaret Wright, Susan Helms, Annette Sisk. Nina Whisnant Treasurer Mrs. Nell Adams Sponsor 100 library club assisted mrs. blue LIBRARY OFFICERS: President Carolyn Cobb, right, and Secretary Sherry Edwards. FRESHMAN LIBRARIANS: Connie Klutz, Sarah Gardin, and Linda Martin. SENIOR MEMBERS: Tommy Crump and Linda Gail Whisnant. MRS. BLUE AND JUNIOR STAFF: Marilyn Kincaid, Sherry Edwards, Vanessa Ervin, Rebecca Avery, Carolyn Cobb. 101 1ST ROW: Debbie Duval, Charlie Morris, Susan Helms, Donita Winters, Annette Sisk, Hazel Coleman; 2ND: Donna Woodie, Susan Annas, Sandy Duval, Lamar Snipes, Sherry Beach, Judy Jackson; 3RD: Mary Jones, Debbie Elliot, Joe Miller, Johnny Powell, Randy Snipes, Arlene McDowell, Sandra Corpening; 4TH: Glen Taylor, Kathy Branch, Vickie Davis, Angie McCormick, Mary Jane Morton, Julious Hunter; 5TH: Darrel Metcalf, Lander Corpening. active student council The 69-70 Student Council, by selling candy bars, raised $500 within one month to provide Oak Hill with new water coolers and a much-needed trophy case. The Council also provided materials for Mr. Wilkinson’s class to build steps up the bank in front of the school, and sponsored several dances. Officers for the year were: Charles Morris, Pres.; Susan Helms, Vice Pres.; Donita Winters, Sec.-Treas.; and Debbie Duval, Sergeant-at-Arms. Mrs. Kay Poarch sponsored. journalism best yet “Love, Peace, and War” became Oak Hill’s official paper during 69-70, and the Journalism Club enjoyed the most productive year it has ever had. Editor Deborah Huffman enhanced the quality of the paper by including some outstanding student contributions and creative artistry. The club was sponsored by Mr. Jerry Wilkinson. new health club formed A Health club designed to help students ex¬ plore careers in the medical field was formed this year at OH under the direction of Mrs. Doris Fullwood and County Health Officer Peter Hecht. Mr. Hecht is pictured right speaking to the club. HEALTH OFFICERS: Debra Leigh, Arlene McDowell, Sheila Orders. BASKETBALL (below): 1ST ROW-Turner Snipes, Alvin Kincaid, Jimmy Allman; 2ND-Larry Parks, Ralph Col¬ lette, Paul Hunter. FOOTBALL: 1ST ROW-Ronnie Metcalf, Ernest Caldwell, Johnny Whisnant, Delane McMahon; 2ND-Earl Caldwell, Kevin Carlisle, Larry Parks, Mike Silvers, Jimmy Allman; 3RD-Glen Taylor, Kenny Baker, Ralph Collette, John Avery, Paul Hunter. monogram club united athletes TRACK (left): 1ST ROW-Earl Caldwell, Alvin Kincaid; 2ND-Tur- ner Snipes, Paul Hunter. MONOGRAM OF¬ FICERS: Ralph Col- lette-Pres.; Mike Car- lisle—VP; Ronnie Met¬ calf-Sec.; Karen Hil¬ ton Treas. 104 GIRL’S BASKETBALL: (left) 1ST ROW-Amen- dia Harbison, Debra Leigh, Karen Hilton; 2ND-Harriet Browning, Annette Sisk, Susan Helms, Becky Hodges. pep club boosted spirit MONOGRAM CHEER¬ LEADERS: (above): Linda Thompson, Debra Clontz, Elaine Franklin, Elizabeth Wall. BASEBALL: 1ST ROW-Ronnie Metcalf, Darrel Metcalf, Terry Penley; 2ND-Kevin Carlisle, limmy Allman, Turner Snipes. 105 U life A vl ilk If ' A ii@Bf yy | Muaj mm §%§£ Mia -inife. SfiB; 3 1 I W 1 i fflm 7 isJ lifc JZlfk W p ' I JJSjjr T EljraH 1ST ROW (1 to r) - Earl Caldwell, Leonard Smith, Gary Beach. 2ND ROW - David Woodard, Van Burleson, Larry Parks, Paul Rutherford. vica is useful The Oak Hill Chapter of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America — better known as “Wilk’s Boys” - is a handy club to have around. They built a fine concession stand for the football field, ticket booths, and are currently working on steps in front of the school. Vica deserves recognition and praise for its contributions to Oak Hill. Wilk and officers: David Woodard, Larry Parks, and Leonard Smith. debate grows in and Ann Henderson Walter Johnson President Vice President Should Congress prohibit multilat¬ eral military intervention in foreign countries? 1ST ROW (1 to r) - Charles McLarland, Lawrence Burnette, Ricky Ledford, Troy Penley. 2ND ROW - Dane Truax, Johnny Clark, Dean Simpson, Randy Beane. team size confidence Mrs. Kay Poarch, Sponsor Mary Jones Susan Annas Secretary Treasurer MEMBERS: Joe Miller, Perry Avery, Doris Loven, Kenneth Perkins, Jimmy Warlick, and Benny Nantz. deca gains recognition The ’69-’70 DECA club had an eventful year. It traveled to Rutherfordton lor the annual State Deca Rally and ran several members tor state offices. Jt also enjoyed an installation party in the fall of the year with the Salem Deca club at Shadowline Park. Officers for the year were Randy Eakers, president; Linda Pierson, vice pres.; Sherry Johnson, sec.; and Carolyn Woodard, treas. Mrs. Doris Roberts sponsored. VVf : i RN BANK Jimmy debates. 1ST ROW (1 to r) - Sherry Johnson, Carolyn Woodard, Linda Gail Whisnant, Linda Pierson. 2ND ROW — Irene Pearson, Diane McDowell, Linda Kanipe, Bonnie Davis. 1ST ROW — Lloyd Keller, Randy Eakers, Roger Pritchard, Ray Penley, Randy Powell. 2ND ROW - Doug Brown, Jerry Hall, Joe McLaughlin, Bobby Feimster, Philip Clark. A picnic party with Salem Deca. SOPHOMORES: Donna Woodie, Lorena Kincaid, Jean Allman, Debbie Hendrix; 2ND-Betsy Kincaid, Jena Johnson, Sandy Duval, Becky Branch, Patty Holder; 3RD-Mary Boyce, Sheila Orders, Lamar Snipes, Debbie Franklin, Debbie Carpenter. JUNIORS AND SENIORS: 1ST ROW-Delores Smith, Linda Whisnant, Diane Coffey, Karen Hilton; 2ND-Vanessa Ervin, Rebecca Avery, Susan Helms, Mary Throneburg. fha sponsored by miss mccreight FRESHMEN: 1ST ROW-Serena McElrath, Pat Rutherford, Kathy Branch, Mary Jane Morton; 2ND-Laura Parker, Sandy Beach, Jackie Browning, Sandra Coffey, Janet Franklin, Karen Lingafelt, Annete Johnson, Martha Helms, Debbie McNeely, Vickie Davis. FHA OFFICERS: Pres.-Nina Whis¬ nant; V.-pres.-Arlene McDowell; Sec.-Sharon Lingafelt; Treas.-Wanda Duval; Social Chair.—Carol Propst; Repor- ter-Debra Leigh; Song Lea- der-Doris Loven. 108 Terry Penley is busy sanding. OFFICERS: Delane McMahan, Jimmy Allman, Tommy Crump, and Dickie Baker. ffa has 53 members Mike Silvers, Dennis Whisnant, and Levi Whisnant repair a lawn mower. Randy Snipes and A1 Horton examine a small engine. Mr. Jaspar Coley sponsors FFA. Shall they be . . . thin-lipped and baldheaded?. . . or shall they be . . . viewers of life as Freedom and Beauty. . . who know that friendship and hospitality and happiness are worth all the principles and preachments in the world? —Edgar Lee Masters administration 111 Students at Oak Hill High have chosen to honor Mrs. Donna Waters as their Teacher of the Year. They want to thank their new French teacher for her patience, her sincerity, and her perseverance. MERCI BEAUCOUP! 112 mr. william f. brown, jr., principal, oak hill school . . . think of all the men who never knew the answers think of all those who never even cared. Still there are some who ask why who want to know, who dare to try. Every now and then we meet that kind of man here he comes again and now lie’s gone. —Rod McKuen lynda byrd, secretary 113 students and teachers Students are a lot to put up with . . . they’re young . . . and arrogant . . . with hopes for a great future . . . and time to play. Teachers are a lot to put up with, too . . . A they assign bottom lockers. . . and they have bad Monday mornings. . . But they can feel heartaches . . . and good times . . . because they’re people . . . and we’re all just folks Mrs. Nellie Adams English high school faculty Mrs. Dorothy Blue Librarian Coach Cecil Bartles-Health, Physical Ed., and Geogra¬ phy. Mrs. Doris Fullwood-Biology Mrs. Marie Johnson-Intro. to Vocations Mrs. Elaine Myers—Math Miss Sarah McCreight—Home Economics Mrs. Shirley Morgan Physics, Algebra, Geometry 116 Mrs. Kay Poarch-English Mrs. Doris Roberts-Distributive Ed. VJ3 Coach Terry Rogers-History Mrs. Donna Waters-French Mr. Jerry Wilkinson-Bricklaying 117 Mrs. Dorothy Gregory is always willing to offer a smile and useful advice from the guidance room. jr. hi. faculty Mrs. Edith Blacklock-7th Mr. Lawrence Carpenter- 7th Mr. Glen Childres-8th Mr. Willia m Gantt, Jr.-7th Mr. Foster Morgan-8th Mr. Herbert Stephens- 8th FIRST GRADE Miss C. M. Whisnant Mrs. Lena Spainhour Mrs. Felicia Davis Mrs. Gladys Hallyburton SECOND GRADE Mrs. Merna Hunnicutt Mrs. Kathryn Childres Mrs. Cornelia Berry Mrs. Priscilla Moore THIRD GRADE Mrs. Ann Roberts Mrs. Una Propst Mrs. Jean Salsbury FOURTH GRADE Miss Margaret McGimsy Miss Josephine Pearson Mrs. Carol McKinny FIFTH GRADE Mrs. Margie Bost Miss Sue Bost Mrs. Nelle Swift SIXTH GRADE Mr. Don Sigmon Mrs. Bessie Winters NOT PICTURED: Julia Rhyne elementary kindergarten Mrs. Letha Brown Mrs. Patty Scott special education Mrs. Letha Brown surrounded by small friends. teachers’ aides Mrs. Pat Galyon Mrs. Eudine Beck Mrs. Hazel Davis Mrs. Doris Fox Mrs. Juli Hennessee Mrs. Patsy Hennessee Mrs. Faye Leonhardt Mrs. Ruby Searcy Mrs. Frances Whisnant Miss Sue Bost is a favor¬ ite of many grateful stu¬ dents. ' ♦•’ ’ mE � � ' 119 Bus driver Turner Snipes prepares to pull out with a rowdy afternoon load. Mark Vance enjoys soup in the cafeteria. jr. hi. cafeteria staff Miss Dorothy Pascal Miss Geraldine Hunter Miss Dorothy Hunter Mrs. Helen Hunter student bus drivers Glen Taylor Ernest Caldwell Leslie Harbison Kevin Carlisle Kenneth McFarland Doris Loven Terry Pendly Jimmy Warlick Perry Avery Jack Brown Turner Snipes Diane Coffey Eugene Johnston Keith Byrd Mrs. Beadie Pascal Mrs. Rosemary Rhodes Mrs. Olin Whisnant Mrs. Carolyn Gettys Mrs. Rachel Baker Mrs. Nita Winters Mrs. Aaron Pierson Mrs. Nan Price Mrs. Mabel Stamey Mrs. Myra Rhyne 120 h.s. (howard) caraway sanitation engineer Mr. R. Hunter Junior High Custodian 3ENCY DOOR M T w Nature’s first green is gold Her hardest hue to hold, Her early leafs a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. —Robert Frost 122 junior high and elementary 123 oak hill eighth grade Class Presidents Donnie Adams Vivian Austin Allen Avery Donna Avery Sharon Avery David Bean Debra Bowman Roger Boyce Patsy Brown William Brown Howard Bumgarner Phillip Burgess Phillis Caldwell Rocky Clark Freda Cobb James Collette William Collette Debra Collins Jimmy Coleman Brenda Corpening Carol Corpening Charles Corpening Danny Corpening Helen Corpening Hester Corpening Helen Crane Rebecca Davis Jon Durst Tonya Duval Maratha Edwards Willie Emmons Susan Fletcher Elaine Fleming Marie Fleming Debbie Foster Diane Foster Sylvia Francis Janice Franklin Bobby Gragg Janice Hunter Kathy Hutchins Darrell Keller Virginia Kincaid Darrell LaFevers Janice LaFevers Larry Leonhardt Glenda Lowdermilk Ted Mabe 124 Sandra Martin Harold McCall Billy McCormick Randy McCoy Vanya McElrath Rex McFalls Debra McFarland Debra McGimsey Richard McNeely Jerry Meadows Tony Metcalf Ronnie Moore Peggy Mull Rene Mull David Nantz Jeff Nelson Shari Ollis Diane Orders James Perkins Johnny Powell Wanda Powell Bruce Reed Ricky Rudicill Terry Rose Dennis Silver Steve Stamey Kim Tolbert Debbie Truax Sherra Vance Mike Wakefield Pam Warlick Allen Whisnant J udy Whisnant Nan Whisnant Dean Whisnant Donna Whisnant Garry Whisnant Geraldine Whisnant Jerry Whisnant Susan Williams Lorena Wiseman Brenda Woodruff Jr. High Beta Club 125 seventh grade Class Presidents Ricky Adams Tim Alexander Linda Allman Deborah Avery Gary Avery Gary Baker Robert Banner Dean Beck Eddie Beck Bruce Benfield Roy Benfield Burt Berry Charles Brown Dale Burleson Debra Caldwell Robin Caldwell Odie Chapman Donna Clark Joan Clark Everette Coleman Edward Colliins Billy Conley John Cooper Sheri Cooper Marie Corpening Stephen Corpening Alan Davidson Jerry Davis Terry Davis David Edwards Cathy Ellis Alma Ervin Earl Fleming Marilyn Fleming Richard Fletcher Paul Foster Randy Fox Jacquelyn Goforth Stephen Gragg Moses Harbison Robert Harrison Michael Hennessee Susan Hodges Vonda Hunter Robert Jordan Eileen King Patti Lee James Lightfoot 126 Pamela Lingafelt Brenda Martin Roger McCoy Donna McCurry Elaine McDowell Robert McGimpsey Jack McMahan Pamela Michael David Miller Mark Miller Gary Moore Jim Nelson Jerold Patton Michael Powell Myra Powell Rex Powell Rodney Powell Danny Reed Debbie Reed Kenneth Rhodes Keith Robinson Barbara Rutherford Gladys Rutherford James Rutherford Steve Saulmon Dean Searcy Gwen Shuffler Wes Shuffler Dwight Silvers Crystal Smith Terry South Frankie Stephens Gordon Tate Doug Warlick Denise Watkins Agnes Whisnant Audrey Whisnant Dale Whisnant Gary Whisnant Steve Whisnant Glenda Williams Bridgett Wilson Cheerleaders O. 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Jr. High Football Team 127 chesterfield’s eighth grade Bruce Absher Gary Absher Larry Absher Connie Adkins Sharon Anthony David Avery Russell Avery Donald Bolick Janet Bollinger Pamela Bradshaw Kirk Chester Susan Coffey Bill Colley Verdell Corpening Elaine Crump Ronnie Crump Eddie Day Lynn Duckworth Beverly Feimster Cheryl Franklin Audrey Hamilton Bobby Harshaw Glenn Harshaw Paul Hendrix Sandra Hicks Marcella Johnson Paul Johnson Bobby Johnston Doris Kincaid Louis Kincaid Kathy Moses Patti Moses Deborah Murphy Deborah Pearson Dianne Perkins Brian Rader David Shuping Lydia Sides Carol Smith Doris Smith Teresa Smith Lonnie Thompson Bobby Woods Elizabeth Wyke 129 sixth grade Drema Austin Gregory Avery John Avery Tamara Avery Alfred Barlow Leonard Baker Linda Beach Christine Beck Clifford Beck Kathy Benfield Stephanie Blahut Debra Bradley Eugene Braun Laura Brown Pam Brown Pam Browning Teri Bryant Lorraine Burgess Larry Caldwell Randall Caldwell Pam Chester Dianne Clark Judy Clark Patti Cooper Berecia Corpening Sharon Corpening William Davidson Catherine Davis Donald Davis Emmanuel Davis Ronald Davis Sheryl Davis Joyce Day berry Danny Edwards Sammy Edwards Mike Elliot Donna Emmons Jennifer Francis Thelma Gardin Randy Gibbs Billy Gragg Donald Gragg Mike Harris Janet Harbison Thomas Herbison Patty Hudson Wayne Hudson Albert Hurt Chris Jolley Karen Jones Freddie Kanipe Gayle Kanipe Carla Kincaid Patty Kincaid Alan Leonhardt Steve Martin Mark Mathis Stanly McMahon Curtis Moore Dennis Moore Richard Moore Anita Ollis Robert Perkins Patty Powell Judy Pritchard Andy Rockett Ronnie Rose 130 Sharon Rose Steve Rose Roger Rutherford L. G. Shuffler Pam Shuffler Curtis Smith Ellen Stewart Ernest Stewart Dean Warlick Steve Webb Allen Whisnant Arlene Whisnant Chris Whisnant Darlene Whisnant David Whisnant Donna Whisnant Jackie Whisnant Karen Whisnant Kevin Whisnant Ronda Whisnant Teri Whisnant Dawn Wilson John Winters Debra Woodruff 131 Lisa Alexander James Anderson Judy Anderson Allan Annis Charles Avery Sandra Avery Mike Austin Jean Beam Belinda Beck Joey Beck Daisy Benge David Benfield Kenneth Benifield Rebecca Benifield Charles Berry Darrell Brown April Bumgarner Ronald Caldwell Susan Caldwell William Carroll Roger Chester Jeff Clark Paul Clark Mary Cobb Patrick Cobb Andrew Coleman Mona Lisa Collett Wilson Collett Brenda Collins Cathy Cooper Ronda Cope Debbie Corpening Hubert Corpening Teresa Corpening Terri Crisp Chris Curtis Alan Cuthbertson Jana Durst J. C. Ellis Ronald Emmons Annice Foster Jackie Foster Barbara Franklin Karen Fox Stephen Galyon Linda Gardin Theresa Gibbs Teresa Gragg Raymond Harbison Bruce Harrison Linda Hennessee Phyllis Hennessee Greg Houser Verna Hunter Earl Kanipe Freddie Kincaid Jeffrey King Bobby LeFevers Audrey Leonhardt Debbie Lowdermilk Susan Martin Janet McCoy Rita McCoy Greg McMahan Susan McMahan Chris Michael Gregory Miller Danny Moore 132 Bobby Moses Ricky Moses Bryan Ollis Janet Ollis Lynn Ollis Tamara Orders Eddie Powell Kathy Powell Patsy Powell Billy Propst Connie Reece Hilda Reed Edith Rutherford Larry Saulmon Dennis Smith Brenda Stamey Bradley Stevens Theresa Stevens Edward Stewart Cynthia Stimson Mike Vance Joey Wakefield Leslie Wall Gene Warlick Carl Whisnant Connie Whisnant Debra Whisnant Patricia Whisnant Stanley Whisnant Teresa Whisnant Gerald White Charles Woodruff fourth Jimmy Ball Kylelynn Banner Wanda Barlow Mark Beam Roger Benge Mark Bowman Kim Bradley Trina Brown Joe Browning Danny Burleson Marvin Caldwell Jill Carpenter Anna Carswell Sandra Carswell Charles Chapman Sandy Clark Alex Anderson Andra Annis Billy Austin Keith Avery Vanessa Avery Jeff Baker ,r 133 i Janet Cobb Rickey Cobb Larry Coleman Benita Conley Cynthia Conley Darrell Conley Patsy Conley Phillip Corpening Michael Corpening Kim Cuthbertson Barry Davis Harry Davis Paula Davis Tom Davis Harlow Edwards Mary Edwards Edward Fleming Inez Forney Eddie Fox Terry Fox Randy Gragg Michael Hanna Linda Harney Mark Harrison Steve Herbison Rusty Hollifield Brian Houser Debra Hudson Alvin Hurt Byran Jones Murphy Kanipe Mike Kanipes Eddie Lyons David Mayhue John McElrath Kathy Nantz Elva Nelson Randy Nelson Renee Nelson Rita Nelson Kim Pendley Harriette Perkins Gary Powell Kathy Powell Jimmy Pritchard Rita Pritchard Sandra Pritchard Mike Ramsey Kenneth Reed Kenneth Rich Timothy Rockett Woody Rose Larry Rutherford Byran Searcy Becky Smith Dean Smith Dean Smith Chris Stephens Lisa Stewart Dwayne Taylor Wilma Thompson Mike Turner Tony Turner Diane Webb Brenda Whisnant Debbie Whisnant Dennis Whisnant Donna Whisnant Kenneth Whisnant Steve Whisnant Jimmy Williams Danny Woodruff 134 . . . and what a time it was . . . third Ricky Auton Rita Avery Michael Ball Twyla Beach Debra Bean John Beaver Susan Beck Gary Benfield Phyllis Bowman Michael Braun Cynthia Brittain Shelia Brown Melissa Caldwell Penny Caldwell Kenneth Coleman Dian Collins Randy Collins Timothy Cope Gerald Cornett Johnny Corpening Kelvin Corpening Todd Cunningham Donald Cuthbertson Joel Durst Debbie Epperson Evelyn Fleming Robert Foster Debbie Fox Jesse Francis Amy Garrow Jeff Gaylon Wayne Hamby James Harbison Laurie Harrison Marie Henegar Dean Hennessee Ronnie Hudson Gregory Hunter Richard Hurt Julia Johnson Marty Keller Timothy King Johnny Lee Barbara Lingafelt Michael Loven Renee Loven Betty Lowdermilk Patricia Lowdermilk 135 Monty McCoy Mark Miller Connie Moore Eddie Moses Herman Moyers Drucilla Ollis Tracy Ollis David Pannell Jay Paschall Lisa Patton Elizabeth Perkins Fred Perkins Lisa Perkins Donnie Pittman Deborah Powell Roger Powell Jeff Rhodes Patti Rhyne Tommy Rich Jeanette Schwind Sandy Smith George Snow Norma Tate Mark Tolbert Pamela Vance Lisa Webb Shirley Webb Wayne Webb Rodney Whisnant Tim Whisnant Kevin Wiseman Ricky Woodard second Debra Adams Marty Allman Jane Anderson Audrey Annis Donald Auton Robin Banner Ricky Barlow Maurice Beam Jim Beaver Laura Beck Charles Benfield Rita Benfield John Berry Ed Brown Brenda Caldwell Angela Carswell 136 Carol Carswell Robbie Chapman Jeanne Clark Johnnie Clark Jolee Clark Rex Clark Dennis Clay Perry Cline Janet Clontz David Coleman David Cooper Clifton Corpening Jeffrey Corpening Betty Dayberry Cathy Edwards George Edwards Robert Ellis Garland Ferguson Chris Gregg Larry Harney Jeffrey Hollifield Darlene Houser Ricky Hudson William Hull Audrey Isaccs Kelley Jones Gwen Kanipe Stephanie Kanipe Ricky Keller David King Dallas Lackey Lorrie Lane Sandra Leonhardt Stefan Liller Kathy Lyons Robert Martin George McBane William McDowell James McGee Willie McIntosh Willete McIntosh Doressa Moore Eddie Moore Bill Nelson Carolyn Ollis Dean Padgett Debbie Pendleton Karen Perry Joey Piercy Judy Piercy Aaron Pierson Sharon Pierson Connie Powell Ken Pritchard Darlene Reed Elizabe th Rich Dale Robinson Tony Saulmon Joseph Schwind Kim Shuffler Craig Smith Lorraine Smith Peg Smith Charles South Eric Stewart Ricky Terry Lisa Tilley Nelson Turner Patricia Turner Lyn Warlick Barry Whisnant Dennis Whisnant 137 Dianne Whisnant Doris Whisnant Gina Whisnant Janice Whisnant Karen Whisnant Tony Whisnant Harold Wilson Patrice Wilson Jeanna Winters Randy Wise Regina Allen Kristen Anderson Shelia Auton Jackie Avery Theodore Avery Allen Banner Margaret Barrier Robin Beck Deanna Benfield Kendra Benfield Melanie Bollinger Marie Boyce Loretta Braun Paula Byrd Betty Caldwell Chris Caldwell Manuel Caldwell Richard Caldwell Skip Carpenter Buddy Carswell Teresa Carswell Karen Chapman Michelle Chapman Tony Childers Chris Clark Donna Clark David Clontz Charles Cobb Ken neth Cobb £ Patricia Cooper Carolyn Corpening Gregory Corpening Timmy Corpening Maggie Daniels Eric Davis Jeff Davis Brenda Ellis 138 James Ervin Pamela Ferguson Sherry Fisher Cora Fleming Larry Fleming Curtis Forney Sherry Foster Terry Foster Pamela Fowler Donald Franklin Lori Franklin Ginny Gaylon Henry Harvey Sarah Helms Crystal Hull Jimmy Hunter Victoria Kayga Daphne Kincaid Vanessa King Crystal Lail Roy Lightfoot David Liller Debra Lowdermilk Mary Lowdermilk Rhonda Lowdermilk Robin McCoy Mike McLaughlin Becky Mayhue Jackie Moore Leroy Moore Wesley Moyers Eric Nantz Darrel Ollis Marcus Orders Susan Paschall Gloria Pendley William Perkins Rocky Powell Kathy Ramsey Lori Reece Bennett Rhyne Karen Rhyne Vickie Rich Lisa Richardson Todd Rudicill Barry Rutherford Melinda Rutherford Maureen Schwind Tammy Sellars Gregory Shuffler Justice Sloan Cynthia Smit h Gina Smith Linda Smith Lynn Smith Sharon Snow Tammy Stacy Roger Stimson Glenn Swink Vincent Tullos Mark Turner Bobby Valentine Susan Wakefield Dennis Warlick Barbara Webb Janice Webb Mary Webb Annie Whisnant Cynthia Whisnant Jeff Whisnant Lisa Whisnant Tony Whisnant 139 special education Annie Avery Thomas Avery Calvin Collett Cynthia Corpening James Corpening Lisa Forney Oral Hodge Ben Hunter Donald Hunter Billy Johnson Myrtle Lowdermilk William Lowdermilk Christine Pritchard Cathy Smith John Smith Ronnie South 140 growth brings 58 pupils to kindergarten Cynthia Avery Scott Avery Pattie Beck Mary Louise Bradley Mark Brittain Danny Caldwell Gregory Caldwell Stephaine Chapman Beth Clay Marcus Cobb Loretta Collins Joyce Conley Gregg Conley Catherine Connelly Cindy Cook Yvonne Corpening Mark Edwards Dennis Elliott Jeanne Ervin Stephaine Ervin Carla Fisher Lisa Fox Gregg Gettys Rodney Griffith Karen Grooms Kenny Harney Becky Henegar J udy Hennessee Phill Hennessee Mike Isaacs Ann Johnson Kim Lackey David McCall Barry Meadows Jeff Metcalf Rudolph Moore Terry Moore Gail Ollis Angela Padgett Neal Paschall Rosetta Perkins Loretta Powell Joey Price Howard Pritchard Dale Propst Denise Roddy Garry Rutherford Jonathan Silvers Tresha Stevens Earl Stewart Connie Turbyfill Karen Vance Mark Vance Deborah Webb Kristi Webb Monica Williams 141 IV $ 3 shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood and i, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. —Robert Frost 142 advertisements 143 BUCK’S RESTAURANT BETTY LOU-LYNN’S ADLERS SHOES CENTER Highway No. 181 North Morganton, N. C. 131 Union Congratulations Seniors Morganton, N. C. « Nous sommes les seniors. Quoi disons-nous? Nous disons au revoir! JEWEL BOX Compliments of 115 North Sterling Morganton, N. C. The Home of Perfect Diamonds 144 BURANDS Compliments of OAK HILL GROCERY CINDERELLA BEAUTY SHOP Specializing in custom fitting styling High fashion 100% Human Hair wigs wiglets Mrs. Inez Biggers, Manager 105 Queen Street ConqfcituiatiiyHJ GRADUATES From STERLING POOL ROOM 145 CRESENT FLOWER SHOP 220 West Union St. 437-5124 LONG’S ESSO 301 West Union Morganton, N. C. Phone 437-5594 Compliments of UNIVERSAL ARTIST 21114 North Sterling St. Morganton, N. C. New Cars BILL THOMAS MOTORS, INC. Bill Thomas Owner Used Cars Imperial- Chrysler—Plymouth—Valiant Low Down Payment Bank Financing Phone 437-1771 117 Avery Ave. Morganton, N. C. Best Wishes From BURKE FURNITURE CENTER Congratulations Seniors w estemluto Associate Store LAZARUS OF MORGANTON Quality Apparel 217 Avery Avenue Since 1893 437-4658 Skuland Textile Companq Congratulations from SHADOWLINE, INC. iwm BURKE COUNTY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION HARRIS o TEETER SUPER MARKETS, me. Corner N. Sterling Collett “Morganton’s Savings Corner” Avery Avenue Morganton, N. C. Morganton, N. C. RELIABLE HEATING PONS TIRE SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING CO. 313 W. Fleming Drive Morganton, N. C. Phone: 433-0860 P. 0. Box 610 Phone ' 437-5424 Kelly Springfield Tires Morganton, N. C. LENNOX Certified Dealer (KEUN VriRES Compliments of BURKE DAIRY MULL FURNITURE CO. INC. Quality Brand Name Furniture BASSETT - BROYHILL AMERICAN Norge Appliances Emerson TV’s Free Parking — Delivery Service WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 308 S. Green 437-3496 HENREDON FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC., AAorganton, North Carolina 28655. DODGE See the Dodge Boys At BEST WISHES FROM JOHN DAVID AND CARADA HOOD TUX BOWERS MOTOR CO., INC. Cars and Trucks Dial 437-0671 304 S. Green Morganton, N. C. 148 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Home Office — Bloomington, Illinois Johnny R. Clark Agent Off. Phone: 437-6920 Res. Phone: 437-1142 202 Collett St. Morganton, N. C. 28655 C L BUILDERS SUPPLY OF MORGANTON, INC. “Everything for the Builder” Dial 437-1803 Fleming Drive Best Wishes From MORGANTON MOTOR SALES Best Wishes From CUTTING-CROSS CHEVROLET INC. MORGANTON DYEING AND FINISHING INC. Salem Road 437-7361 149 W. Union 437-4231 Compliments of SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT I 1 5 Hast Meeting St. 437-251 2 SOUTH MOUNTAIN LUMBER CO. 2 0 Regan 437-3645 CRESTLINE The Smart Place To Go . . . For Good Things To Eat l Compliments of 150 UNION HARDWARE 202 West Union St. 437-7103 Morganton, N. C. HAHN’S CLEANERS 102 Avery Ave. 437-0894 MIMOSA THEATRE Congratulations Seniors 103 S. Green 437-2614 PEPSICOLA Taste That Beats The Others Cold BOTTLED BY PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF HICKORY, INC. Under Appointment from Pepsi-Cola Company New York 151 TOWN AND COUNTRY GRILL Congratulations Seniors from THE NEWS-HERALD 301 Collett 437-2161 Best Wishes from BURKE FEED AND SEED STORE 810 E. Union 437-4884 STEELE Samtone (tnIfinl Music D i dciincr Best Wishes to a Great Group of Young People LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO., INC. Morganton, N. C. Fleming Drive 437-7044 WARLICK’S FURNITURE MART Highway 70 West of Drexel Drexel, N. C. 152 24 Hour Wrecker Service Shipped Sand Gravel — Concrete Laboratory Designed Mixes Radio Dispatched Trucks CITY READY-MIX CO., INC. Valdese, N.C. Day 874-2189 Night 879-4404 Walks Driveways Porches Patios Basements Curbing Free Estimates Carl Brinkley, Owner LITTLEJOHN CARPET CLINIC Rug—Carpet Cleaning Sales Venetian Blind Sales Service Roller Shades - Awnings Floor Sanding Finishing 216 Center St. Morganton, N. C. Clarence A. Littlejohn Phone: 437-3340 Phone: 437-7163 BERNARD PONTIAC AND CADILLAC ifonqratulations to the class of 1970 From KIRKSEY FUNERAL THE NORTHWESTERN BANK 121 N. Sterling 437-5411 BOXWOOD MOTEL RESTAURANT Asheville Rd. QUALITY Dealer Agent Feeds — Seeds Fertilizers Farm Chemicals Appliances, T.B.A Farm Home Supplies Paints BURKE FARM SUPPLY Box 416, S. Sterling St. Morganton, N. C. 28655 Phone: 437-5444 MIMOSA GULF SERVICE John H. Branch Owner and Operator Gulf Products Washing, Polishing, Greasing Evinrude Motors East Union and White Streets Phone: 437-9774 Compliments of WEBB’S STUDIO West Union Street 437-1516 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 1000 E. Union St. Morganton, N. C. All Kinds of Building Materials BURKE LUMBER INC. Fleming Drive 437-1201 Compliments of Compliments of DUVAL’S FARM CENTER MORGANTON-HIGH PEAK DRIVE-INS BUILT BY PEOPLE WHO CARE DREXEL ENTERPRISES, INC. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED FURNITURE AND THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES IT OFFERS AS YOUR VOCATION 5 Congratulations Seniors from BELK’S 155 Morganton, N. C. Compliments of ENGLAND WHOLESALE Route 1 — Jamestown Road Candies- Tobacco—Drugs—Notions—Watches Radios—Appliances—Toys—Paper Products Phones Residence 437-5828 Office 437-5208 Show Room Open to Public MORGANTON HARDWARE Compliments of Since 1896 WMNC 112 West Union St. Morganton, N. C. AM-1430 Kc FM-92.1 Me Phone 437-0431 Compliments of DIXIE CONTAINER SEAFOOD Where the Whole Family Eats Out We Are Air Conditioned CHARCO-BROILED BRANDED FOR FLAVORo RIVERSIDE FISH CAMP We Bag ’Em To Go! 437-9969 V Hardees. MORGANTON HOME AUTO STORE HAMBURGERS B. F. Goodrich Tires — Batteries Motorola TV — Radios — Stereo Kelvinator Appliances owned and operated by Spartan Food Systems, Inc. 306 South Sterling Street Phone 437-0146 OAK HILL RURITAN CLUB President: George Clark Vice President: Maurice Gragg Secretary: Jack Andrews Treasurer: James Beck Directors: D. Z. Newton Jerry Fisher Emmett Powell Jack Saulmon Furniture and Appliances Phone 437-7549 BANNER RECTOR FURNITURE CO. 140 North Sterling St. Morganton, North Carolina 28655 MORRISON’S BODY SHOP L. E. Banner 437-0473 723 East Meeting Street Stanley Rector “Complete Body Repair” 874-4455 Call 433-1911 Compliments of NEWTON CABINET WORKS Congratulations ROSAINE’S FASHION from 130-132 Union Street YOUNG’S SHOES Morganton, N. C. 28655 158 136 West Union St. Knitted Outwear for women, men, and children Interstate 40 at Jamestown Road Morganton North Carolina BOOSTERS CHARLES POTEAT JEWELERS WILMA’S MUSIC CENTER STONEY-K1STLER INSURANCE AGENCY STERLING TIRE INC. MILLER’S PHARMACY BEST BUILDERS of VALDESE SOSSOMAN FUNERAL HOME CHARLES S. IPPOLITO ALMAN HAYES FURNITURE CO. J. ALEX MULL CO. FABRIC SHOP GATH1NGS SUPERETTE KNOB CREEK of MORGANTON CAUSBY BUICK CO. GENE’S DRIVE-IN MORGANTON FOOD STORE 159 160 ■ ' v ■ ’ 161 time it was . . . and what a time it was. . . long ago, it must be . . . preserve your memories . . . 162 v-v ' Donita Winters Ass’t Editor annual staff Advisor: Mrs. Genevieve Broome Photographers: Elaine Franklin and Ann Henderson Becky Hodges, Sports Diane Coffey, Admin. Teri Branch Ass’t Business Man. 164 I .