Old Fort High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Old Fort, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1970 volume:

Arrowhead 1970 os The Girl’s Basketball Team of 1940. First Row: Ruth Lackey, Maxine Souther, Ruth Taylor, Ruby Grindstaff. Second Row: Stikeleather, Dorothy Moffitt, Pauline Davis, Miss Louise Frazier. Third Row: Clara Belle Lytle, Gwendlyn Greenlee. Irene Carver, Dorothy Junior Class of 1947. - | . i . | ny toe C'S The Beta Club of 1947. First Row: Jewell Vess, Rebecca Bailey, Katherine Pyatt, Lorena Burnette, Charles Hogan, Miss Smith, Sponsor. Second Row: Lynn Neal, Lucille Lytle, Lorra Vess, Irma Pyatt, Lovyne Stevens, Iris Young. Third Row: Duane Allison, Ruby Eller. we) The Annual Staff of 1949. First Row: Mrs. Truby Painter, Sponsor; Carolyn Byrd, Barbara Allison, Elsie Johnson, Sam Porter. Second Row: Herbert Walker, Eddie Lackey, Edward Carver, Larry Wolfe, Dan Early, Jimmy Suttles. Seat tend eayy theteane a oeete eteeae 3 3 _ : as ‘ j - eeente 2 see S - 2 4 2 aX The ceremonies at the dedication of the monu mental Arrowhead in 1932. TODAY the improve ly present- it is thime... ee eWise ee be) Be ae gee HH] oa 10 14 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY AND PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Mr. P.W. Greer, Principal, addresses an assembly of students. The responsibility of the financial affairs of the school falls to Mrs Margie Thomason, the school’s very capable secretary. ef. � Ee Aiding students in making both major and minor decisions, Mr. James Mr. Wayne Silver, Assistant Principal, brings to his job efficiency and Washburn, Guidance Counselor, always finds himself in great demand. co-operative. attitude toward students and faculty. — Sandel Mr. Culver Dale, McDowell County School Superintendent, puts forth an The many problems of Associate Superintendent are capably handled by honest effort to improve all aspects of séhool life. Mr. James E. Johnson. The tremendous responsibility of handling federal projects in connection Mrs. Margaret K. Greenlee assists incapacitated students in keeping up with McDowell County Schools belongs to Mr. Milton E. Hornaday. with their studies. 17 MATHEMATICS 1 tlre {EKENSIV' SERIES “ eT =S MAPS STUDIE: ae 1 Inc supply C° if ene mm i “Did you hear the one about the lion and gorilla...” Mr. Lee Sutton Mr. Byron Zuver, a newcomer to the faculty of Old Fort High School, explains the intricacies of a math problem to his students. adds interesting variations to all his math classes. 18 SCIENCE Mrs. Martha Fender, who is of great assistance to students both in and Mrs. Jo Ann Bumgarner, always willing to help, explains a science prob- out of the classroom, prepares a bacteria culture for her biology classes. lem to some students. = j 19 LANGUAGE Mrs. Jane Long, well liked by all her students, explains several of the Mrs. Phyllis Setzer, striving to help her students prepare for jobs and passages of Julius Caesar to her Sophomore English students. higher education, uses bulletin boards to convey the importance of per- ception and understanding. Mr. Garry Oaks introduces the Juniors to new ideas and concepts in his Through the use of audio-visual aids, Mr. Wade Nanney helps his stu- English classes. dents understand the French culture as well as the language. SOCIAL STUDIES The workings of our government are explained to his Civics classes by Mr. Ken Griffin. Debates and discussions lend an interesting touch to Mr. Frank Walden’s Old World places and events come alive in Mr. John Bumgarner’s World U.S. History classes. History classes. 22 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Ken Griffin emphasizes the building of strong bodies and the de- Learning to practice good health habits is a major part of Mrs. Oakley’s velopment of co-ordination in his physical education classes. health and physical education classes. 23 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION earner Pst mee Giving his students valuable vocational training, Mr. Donald Anderson A student develops his artistic talents in many ways in Mr. Merrill illustrates the use of a power saw. McEntire’s interesting and enjoyable classes. Mr. Roy Hollifield, Drivers Education Instructor, uses a magnetic board Mrs. Thelma Presnell demonstrates the correct way to give a permanent to present correct driving habits to students. to her Cosmetology students. 24 $ f a D DURHAM SUSINSS COL! EGE 1 Sabah Bsmt Mrs. Sue Glovier, helping her students discover the requirements and joys of homemaking, shows a Home Economics student the correct way to Typing to music adds a different and more enjoyable approach to Mrs. Truby Painter’s typing classes. put in a zipper. 25 LIBRARY The job of keeping the peace in the library as well as keeping the books in order falls to Librarian Mrs. Marie Washburn. PERSONNEL SMART SHO 60 RAILRE The task of preparing nourishing: meals for hungry students belongs to: Louise Whitesides, Helen Harmon, Manager; Helen Logaft. Standing: Leah Grooms, Mae Smith, Pauline Vess, Mary Saunders, and Julia Brooks. = ” SS BZ SSF WSS Be A iy a i ARS Ff ttttee ute a Opal Brooks and Mrs. Estelle Keeping the school in “working order” is the duty of Mr. Donald Jaynes, A clean, neat school is the goal of Mrs. Custodian. Roland, Maids. 27 BUS MECHANICS aa mon ENS ‘ : ex unl BIS Each bus must be checked each day to insure the proper safety. The monumental task of keeping the county school buses in working operation falls to Bob Finley, Hugh Price, Chief Mechanic; Jewell Mc- Neal, Secretary; Grey Harris, Herbert Jenkins, and Jim Simmons. i x B) i v, B ea � 29 SENIORS Honored by their classmates to serve as Senior class officers for their final year of school are: Nancy Lunsford, Reporter; Reid Davis, President; Mark Baker, Treasurer; Rose Burgin, Secretary; and Denise McIntire, Vice-President. a { i} i i l it it i iY 1 hy 4 ; | RH HEHE i i i ih! Wy ns ih hbenoee HHH Providing invaluable assistance to their students are class sponsors Mr. John Bumgarner, Mrs. Phyllis Setzer, and Mrs. Truby Painter. 30 31 Dana Allison Anita Bailey Mike Bailey Mark Baker Randy Banner Bernie Bartlett Vera Bean Dennis Bivins Johnny Bryson Rose Burgin Margaret Burnette Sherry Byrd Sheila Carnes Otis Carson Tony Carswell Janet Conner Wilma Corpening Brenda Croom Brenda Daniel Delaine Davis Donald Davis Glenda Davis Ralph Davis Reid Davis Jackie Edwards Sam Ennis Quinten Fox Hugh Gilliam Edith Grant Carter Harris Dennis Harris Alvin Hensley Gary Hollifield Frances Hoyle Sandra Jackson Douglas Johnson Kathy Johnson Allen Kerlee Danny Knowlton Glenn Lewis 32 Pat Logan Vicki Long Nancy Lunsford Robert Lytle Tim Lytle Wayman Lytle Bill Manley Deborah Matthews Denise McIntire George Miller Elaine Moore Debbie Morris Dana Noblitt Susan Noblitt Dennis Nodine Tommy Norton Edwin Parker Charles Presnell Kathy Randolph Gary Ricker 33 James Robertson Louis Shirlen Freddy Silver Doris Simmons Debra Smith Susie Smith Ted Smith Debbie Stone Shirley Sword Greg Tipton Brenda Vess Glenda Vess Miriam Walker Richard White Sandra Williams Terry Wilson Betty Wright Steve Wyatt 34 Se «8 ie cele Displaying the qualities of intelligence, Nancy Ramsey and Justine Williams received the titles of Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the 1969 school year. a ee ee Pa an This year we are proud to have had Reid Davis, Dennis Nodine, and Tommy Norton as nominees for the Morehead Scholarships. « To represent Old Fort’s position in American Heritage is Miss Nancy Lunsford who received the D A R Citizenship award, and is also the nominee for the Mary Katherine Reynolds Scholarship sponsored by the University of N.C. at Greensboro. The Seniors are not the only honored ones during graduation, the Junior Marshals also stand out in the crowd. Last year’s Junior Marshals were Bernie Bartlett, Dennis Nodine, Tommy Norton, Denise McIntire and Chief Marshals Nancy Lunsford and Reid Davis. 35 SUPERLATIVES “Groovin” with classmates, and looking good in class and at games, are “‘Best All Around” Louis Shirlen and Debbie Stone. Possessing ingenuity, intellect, and studiousness, as well as the highest averages at the beginning of their Senior year, Reid Davis and Nancy Lunsford have been chosen “‘Most Intellectual”. 36 Courteous actions and a smile every day is enough to prove that Terry The trophy case is a shining symbol of the skill and agility of our “Most Wilson and Dana Allison are perfect for “Best Citizens.” Athletic” team, Mark Baker and Kathy Johnson. N Imagination and devotion to the different arts have won Shirley Sword and Dennis Nodine the title of “Most Talented.” 37 JUNIORS aia 4 _ © if oa © Doe { . — t ‘ x The capable leaders of the Junior class are Mike Silver, President; Craig Hogan, Vice-President; Mary Rhinehardt, Secretary; Marian Ennis, Treasurer; and Steve Johnson, Reporter. 38 Elton Allison Mark Allison Mary Lee Anderson Bonnie Bartlett Gary Beach Sandy Brown Steve Burgin Gary Burnette Lynn Burnette Susan Carswell Bulo Carver Herbert Carver Rickey Condrey Victor Crawford D.L. Crisp Martha Croom Kay Dale Betty Davis Ollie Effler Marian Ennis Donald Farmer Phyllis Freeman Nancy Greer Sharon Guthrie Alan Hemphill Craig Hogan Vicki Hornaday Judy Hoyle Marcia Hudgins Steve Johnson 39 Billy Jolly Nanci Jones Jessie Joyner Jackie Keaton Charles Kelly Mike Laska Kathy Lewis Keith Lonon Norma Lunsford Patsy Lunsford Janet Lytle Jo Ann Lytle Kathy Lytle Richard Marston Benny Matthews Richard McEntire Elaine Morris Elaine Noblitt Debbie Padgett Johnny Painter Karen Parker Mike Parker Mary Rhinehardt Dale Robinson Linda Saunders Rebecca Sawyer Mike Silver Paul Souther Tony Spurlin Rudy Stroupe 40 Jeanette Vess Sandra Webb Brenda Wells Gay White Kenneth Whitesides Janice Wilson 41 SOPHOMORES t f . ae SSA , Leading the Sophomore class in school activities are Lois Willis, Secretary; Pam Early, Reporter; Sammy Stone, President; and Wayne Burnette, Vice-President. 42 David Allison Gail Allison Jimmy Allison Sandra Allison Terry Allison Ricky Autry Douglas Bailey Ronnie Banner Donna Bartlett James Bartlett Vicki Bartlett Genell Bean Gary Bivins Marian Bradley Steve Bradley Debbie Brown Larry Brown General Bryant Roxie Bryson Wayne Burnette Kevin Carson Teresa Corpening Brenda Dale Allen Davis Martha Davis Pam Early Wanda Effler Michael Ennis Brian Gilliam Linda Grant Roy Grant Margaret Greene Cathy Griffin Donald Grindstaff Gary Grindstaff Bobby Grooms Ronald Harmon Deborah Harris Sharon Harris Sheila Hartwell Guy Harvey Gary Hathcock 43 Karen Hausley Luther Hemphill Carl Hensley Donald Hensley Kathy Hensley Allen Hicks J.L. Hinson Vicki Hogan Charles Jackson Louis Jenkins Brenda Jones Otis Keaton Patti Keaton David Kerlee Donnie Kirby Martha Knupp Penny Knupp Deborah Lewis Donny Loftis Michael Logan Jane Lowdermilk Willie Lunsford Gary Miller Barbara Murphy Lynn Nelson Debbie Parker Wade Parker Wayne Parker Danny Philbeck Joe Presnell Doris Randolph Jerry Randolph Floyd Rector Lynn Russell Lou Ann Sanders Gaither Saunders Lisa Silver Marcia Smith Sam Sterling Allen Tilson Gerald Vess Marvin Vess 44. James Wright Judy Wyatt 45 Randy Vess Clint Walker Wayne Whitson Debbie Williams Lois Willis Tommy Wilson FRESHMEN j oy f F , | ‘| f eon! ; t 4 : +4 ; | Giving much of their time, Mr. Byron Zuver, Mr. Ken Griffin, and Mrs. Jo Ann Bumgarner guide and direct the Freshman class. Selected by the members of the Freshman class, Tony Marsh, President; Richard Daniel, Treasurer; Glenda Wilson, Secretary; Rita Whitson, Reporter; and Shirley Painter, Vice-President, serve as class officers. 46 Abigail Allison Keith Allison Debbie Autry Terry Baker Jimmy Barrier David Bradley Mike Bradley Dennis Brown Tony Brown Chuck Burgin Diane Burnette Billy Conner Shirley Croom Charles Daniel John Daniel Richard Daniel Harold Davis Gregory Davis Karen Earley Donna Elliott Lewis Ellison David Faw Connie Freeman Wanda Gilliam Joey Glovier Steven Grant Michael Hampton Sherry Hass Barbara Hensley Doris Hollifield Raymond Hoover Ray Hoyle Linda Jordan Harriett Josey Johnny Largen Rickey Lawson Yvonne Lunsford Calvin Lytle Keith Lytle Larry Lytle Frank Manley Tony Marsh 47 Barbara Matthews Michael McFalls Yvonne McIntire Michael McPeters Danny Moore David Morris Michael Morris Kathy Murphy Russell Murphy Denisa Noblitt Shirley Painter Roscoe Parker Bobbie Piercy David Reed James Ricker Judy Robinson Jeffrey Sanders Charles Shirlen Lynn Silver Ronnie Silver Karen Smith Patti Smith Richard Smith Wayne Stafford Yvonne Suttles Kenneth Tipton Rilla Thorpe Debra Vess Steve Vess Sharon Walker Michael Whisnant Mike White Troy Whitesides Rita Whitson Mary Ann Wills Glenda Wilson 48 Rachel Woody rae deol ey eb ee 49 a gay Sed Bel 50 VPLit wit ORGANIZATIONS 51 Being a drum majorette is an honor which requires grace, poise, As co-head majorettes, Dana Allison and Doris Simmons have shown their ability and talent. Dana Noblitt, as drum majorette, has shown herself to take charge and assume responsibility in leading the majorette squad in worthy of this honor in directing the band throughout the year. routines and deft skill in their performances. Line majorettes Gay White, Lisa Silver, Nancy Greer, and Karen Early have added zest and color to the home football games. 52 In this, her first year at Old Fort, Miss Janet Goff has greatly improved school spirit by taking such a great interest in the band. _ Daily practice results in a substantial addition to football games as well as providing entertainment to students through concerts. Rank 1: D. Thorpe, B. Ramsey, M. Rhinehardt, V. Hornaday. Rank 2: A. Creasman, K. Foster, H. Josey, D. Smith. Rank 3: L. Ellison, P. Sutton, P. Smith, D. Noblitt. Rank 4: P. Harmon, R. Vess, W. Lunsford, J. Glovier. Rank 5: D. Kirby, J. Lowdermilk, D. Harris, D. Allison. Rank 6: M. Tilson, D. McPeters, G. Edney, T. Norton. Rank 7: S. Guthrie, V. Crawford, G. Carver, R. Thorpe. Rank 8: D. Frick, A. Tilson. 53 BETA CLUB Shown here with the plaque they won for having the most outstanding display in the Homecoming Parade are several members of the Beta Club. Working for the improvement of the Beta Club are officers Denise McIntire, Secretary; Norma Lunsford, Program Chairman; Bernie Bartlett, Vice-President; and Reid Davis, President. eth go HE, wt oF ty Le Fen r : ‘ eens 4 : 0 tS gl iy Mss� Ae eee aly 4 Cat we r PO Te af Paige” 7 Ce IE Pte a oie oo A ¥ = Ys 7 aie i . yng too c a - Ger Fis, Sao PEK gh oe DEP ar os — ta Fre na? an WEP ys se ay ae a a x � beads i avsn ns + —- Soa r co First Row: Louis Shirlen, Dennis Nodine, Second Row: Mrs. Martha Fender, Sponsor; Susie Smith, Karen Burleson, Lynn Burnette, Betty Davis, Norma Lunsford, Vera Bean, Vicki Hornaday, Dana Noblitt, Nancy Lunsford, Gay White. Third Row: Debra Smith, Doris Simmons, Janice Wilson, Sheila Carnes, Brenda Vess, Denise McIntire, Nanci Jones, Nancy Greer, Miriam Walker, Judy Willis. Fourth Row: Kenneth Whitesides, Phyllis Freeman, Debbie Padgett, Brenda Daniel, Delaine Davis, Richard White, Mary Rhinehardt, Reid Davis, Bernie Bartlett. fifth Row: Tommy Norton, Craig Hogan, Steve Johnson, Sharon Guthrie, Susan Carswell, Mike Silver, Charles Jackson, Terry Wilson. 54 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA oy ae ae Striving to become better members of both family and community FHA members are: Glenda Davis, Sandy Williams, Barbara Matthews, Marian Ennis, Brenda Vess, Jessie Mae Joyner, Yvonne McIntire. Second Row: Betty Davis, Kathy Randolph, Sheila Carnes, Nancy Lunsford, Sandra Jackson, Deborah Matthews, Jo Ann Lytle, Wanda Gilliam, Rilla Thorpe, Martha Davis. Third Row: Norma Lunsford, Stephanie Swepson, Frances Hoyle, Brenda Dale, Wanda Effler, Vicki Hogan, Denise McIntire, Judy Hoyle. Fourth Row: Rita Whitson, Patti Keaton, Margaret Burnette, Roxie Bryson, Sheila Logan, Shirley Painter, Debra Vess, Mrs. Glovier, Sponsor. Serving as FHA officers are Brenda Dale, De- votional Leader; Vicki Hogan, Reporter; Nancy Lunsford, President; Stephanie Swepson, Parlia- mentarian; Norma Lunsford, Vice-President; Sandra Jackson, Treasurer; and Marian Ennis, Song Leader. Planned activities for the club include attending the District FHA Rally, delivering fruit baskets to rest homes, having special activities, and speakers for each meeting. The club is also making tentative plans to attend the State FHA Rally in Raleigh. 55 sorb $n’ 7 ah od Ad Set Oa tae ARROWHEAD STAFF The members of the 1970 ARROWHEAD staff are Dennis Nodine, Layout Editor; Sheila Carnes, Vicki Hornaday, Dana Noblitt, Business Manager; Sharon Guthrie, Phyllis Freeman, Tommy Norton, Senior Photographer. Second Row: Susie Smith, Assistant Editor; Mr. John Bumgarner, Faculty Advisor; Gay White, Mary Lynn Rhinehardt, Mrs. Truby Painter, Faculty Advisor; Sandra Jackson, Debra Smith, Editor; Rose Burgin, Tony Frick, Junior Photographer; Sherry Byrd, Nancy Luns- ford, Copy Editor; and Brenda Daniel. The challenge of creating a pleasing yearbook is one of hard work and determination. Each staff member has worked many hours to develop the annual. We hope you like it. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA er Working to further interest in teaching as well as exploring for themselves Working this year for a $100 scholarship the members of the FTA professions in education are the FTA officers Dana Allison, Reporter; Vera sponsored a Sadie Hawkins Dance to raise part of the money to Bean, Secretary-Treasurer; Phyllis Freeman, Historian; Janice Wilson, Vice- reach their goal. President; and Dana Noblitt, President. oe rH andy i 1: Hy HH i HE } ui Phiedn mel f 5 os —_ With hopes of becoming teachers are, Seated: Glenda Wilson, Sharon Guthrie, Penny Knupp, Janice Wilson, Phyllis Freeman, Dana Allison, and Vera Bean. Standing: Mr. Oakes, Sponsor; Debra Smith, Karen Early, Denisa Noblitt, Dana Noblitt, Pam Early, Denise McIntire, Genell Bean, Norma Lunsford, Brenda Wells, Brenda Dale, and Glenda Vess. 58 FRENCH CLUB Interested in learning more about the French culture and way of life are Charles Jackson, Gary Miller, Ronald Harmon, Allan Hicks, David Allison, Terry Allison, Jimmy Allison. Second Row: Jane Lowdermilk, Pam Early, Brenda Dale, Marcia Smith, Denisa Noblitt, Karen Early, Glenda Wilson, Harriet Josey, Nanci Jones, Phyllis Freeman. Third Row: Mr. Wade Nanney, Sponsor; Penny Knupp, Susan Carswell, Karen Burleson, Gary Grindstaff, Genell Bean, Martha Knupp, Cathy Griffin, Larry Lytle, and Sammy Stone. The guiding forces of the French Club are Jane Lowdermilk, Vice-President; Sammy Stone, President; and Pam Early, Secretary-Treasurer. Directing the French Club, Mr. Nanney contributes wit and sparkle to meetings. 59 REDSKIN GAZETTE STAFF 5 4 Ts am eB SS Keeping the student body up to date on important news and school happenings is a job accomplished superbly by the Redskin Gazette staff. First Row: Mary Lee Anderson, Karen Parker, Wilma Corpening, Margaret Burnette, Patricia Logan, Ollie Effler. Second Row: Sandy Webb, Johnny Bryson, Ricky Marston. Third Row: Miriam Walker, Janet Conner, Terry Wilson, Brenda Vess, Mrs. Setzer, Betty Wright, Sandra Jackson, Bonnie Bartlett, Freddy Silver, | Marcia Hudgins, Shirley Sword, Susan Noblitt, Alvin Hensley. Sandra Jackson and Miriam Walker, co-editors, discuss plans for the Art editors Shirley Sword and James Robertson contribute much to the next edition. paper through their original illustrations. 60 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Randy Vess, Allen Davis, Brian Gilliam, and David Kerlee com- Qualified leadership for the FFA comes from the officers of the club. They are prise this year’s land judging team. Clint Walker, Sentinel; Hugh Gilliam, Vice-President; Allen Kerlee, President; Dale Robinson, Reporter; and David Kerlee, Secretary. Members of the FFA are, First Row: C. Walker, T. Allison, A. Kerlee, D. Robinson, D. Kerlee. Second Row: R. Russell, L. Russell, D. Johnson, D. Kirby, T. Wilson, D. Bailey, W. Parker, L. Jenkins, G. Ricker, R. Banner, E. Parker. Third Row: D. Manick, M. Bradley, R. Smith, R. Stroupe, R. Vess, L. Walker, G. Tipton, T. Frick, T. Carswell, T. Spurlin, D. Bivins. Fourth Row: F. Manley, D. Brown, J. Randolph, D. Reed, T. Whitesides, K. Allison, R. Hoyle, J. Galloway, T. Brown, B. Conner, M. Whisnant, D. Faw. Fifth Row: M. Parker, S. Burgin, A. Davis, M. Ennis, R. Grant, H. Davis, K. Tipton, B. Carver, H. Hollifield, J. Sanders, D. Loftis, Mr. Donald Anderson, Sponsor. Sixth Row: G. Davis, R. Owens, D. Grindstaff, G. Miller, C. Burgin, R. Lawson, J. Ricker, D. Moore, R. Silver, M. McFalls, G. Bivins. 61 PEP CLUB With the active participation of over sixty-five members, the Pep Club has undertaken many projects. With the aid of sponsor Mr. Lee Sutton, the club has successfully achieved many of them. Sponsoring the competition for the best float in the Homecoming Parade was the club’s main project. The Pep Club also presented flowers to the mothers of the football players at the Homecoming game. All in all, the club has done much to improve school spirit. Mr. Sutton discusses plans for future club activities with several members. Exhibiting outstanding school spirit the following were chosen to serve as Pep Club officers: Debbie Stone, Vice-President; Debbie Morris, Secretary-Reporter; Janice Wilson, President; Dana Noblitt, Treasurer. 62 HEALTH CAREERS CLUB —_ es : - a . « ee ee a r oe Si r poe There are many aspects to the medical profession. Students wishing to pursue a career in health have many fields from which to choose. The purpose of the Health Careers Club is to discuss these fields and help members make their ever important decision. This year the club has forty-two members and the sponsor is Mrs. Long. Sh Se as Due to a great deal of interest in professions in medicine, the Health Careers Club has forty-two: members. First Row: Mrs. Long, Sponsor. Second Row: R. Burgin, M. Burnette, J. Lytle, E. Morris, P. Freeman. Third Row: B. Daniel, W. Gilliam, M. Wills, D. Parker, R. Wyatt, L. Grant, V. Crawford, H. Daniel, R. Murphy. Fourth Row: V. Hogan, D. Lewis, B. Murphy, J. Joyner, G. Allison, M. Davis, S. Vess, K. Lytle, L. Brown, R. Effler. Fifth Row: Q. Fox, J. Robertson, J. Lytle, R. Bryson, W. Corpening, L. Saunders, S. Logan, O. Keaton, C. Daniel, P. Souther. Sixth Row: K. Burleson, D. Williams, L. Willis, S. Hartwell, L. Sanders, D. Bartlett, W. Effler, C. Hensley. 63 INTERACT CLUB Serving in the Interact Club this year are Mark Baker, Mike Silver, Craig Hogan, Tommy Norton, Dennis Nodine. Second Row: Louis Shirlen, Bernie Bartlett, Sammy Stone, Terry Wilson, Johnny Bryson, Reid Davis, James Robertson, Ricky Condrey, Dennis Harris, David Allison, Keith Lonon, Dale Robinson, and Mr. Ken Griffin, Sponsor. 64 One of the most important and active clubs is the Interact. Each year the club assumes different responsibilities and projects. Their many activities include refinishing the gym floor, contributing $100 to the fund to help pay for the athletic field lights, selling football pens, and proving a capable quality of leadership. Serving as officers are Craig Hogan, Reporter; Mike Silver, Vice-President; Tommy Norton, Secretary; Mark Baker, Treasurer; and Dennis Nodine, President. 65 STUDENT AIDES A great responsibility rides on the shoulders of these students as they have the duty of transporting their fellow classmates safely to and from school. Assuming this task are, First Row: Douglas Johnson, Allen Kerlee, Edwin Parker, Clint Walker, Johnny Painter, and Susan Carswell. Second Row: Dennis Bivins, Tony Frick, Reid Davis, and Kathy Johnson. a Tommy Norton and Dennis Nodine have the responsibility of Having the job of selling tickets to hungry students are Mary Wills, Yvonne visiting the bank and post office each day. Lunsford, Frances Hoyle, and Kathy Randolph. 66 Library helpers assist Mrs. Washburn in many ways. Besides stamping books, they help prepare new books for circulation, keep the library clean and attractive, and type various materials. Helping this year are: Anita Bailey, Doris Randloph, Susan Noblitt, Gaither Saunders, Lynn Nelson, and Delaine Davis. Standing: Wanda Effler, Stephanie Swepson, Kathy Murphy, Reva Noblitt, Kevin Carson, Abigail Allison, Denise McIntire, Karen Parker, Sandra Williams, Linda Jordan, and Sharon Hass. Running errands, gathering absence lists and answering the telephone are only a few of the many jobs of an office worker. This year Nancy Greer, Rebecca Sawyer, Vicki Hogan, Martha Croom, Linda Grant, Martha Davis, Janet Conner, Judy Wyatt, Jeanette Vess, Glenda Davis, Anne Terrell, Edith Grant, and Glenda Vess capably undertake these important tasks. 67 STUDENT COUNCIL HARVEST “KNOWLEDGE Members of the Student Council work together in order to maintain their goal of a well-adjusted, smooth running student body. First Row: Yvonne McIntire, Jessie Joyner, Nancy Lunsford, Jane Lowdermilk, Kathy Johnson, Phyllis Freeman, Kathy Murphy. Second Row: James Robertson, Mike Silver, Sandra Jackson, Bernie Bartlett, Reid Davis, Janice Wilson, Brenda Daniel, Sammy Stone. Third Row: Mrs. Marie Washburn, Sponsor; Susie Smith, Charles Shirlen, Richard Daniel, Norma Lunsford, Tony Marsh, and Vicki Hogan. 68 Dy� PMD� sivmOM Re With an abundance of leadership qualifications, the following students Sponsoring the Homecoming Dance is a major Student Council project. administer to the requirements of the student body: Brenda Daniel, Re- porter; James Robertson, Treasurer; Phyllis Freeman, Vice-President; Bernie Bartlett, President; and Nancy Lunsford, Secretary. : aN Phyllis Freeman represented the Council in the Homecoming Parade. Under the direction of Mrs. Marie Wash- burn, the Student Council endeavors to fulfill its role as the voice of the students. 69 MONOGRAM CLUB Leading the Monogram Club this year are officers Dale Robinson, Trea- surer; Debbie Stone, Reporter; Mark Baker, President; and Steve Johnson, Vice-President. ay r r a 5 | - eet . ee AS ais . =. tense ayn CNET TR gf Earning membership in the club through athletics are Elaine Morris, Debbie Morris, Sherry Byrd, Debbie Stone, Craig Hogan. Second Row: Marian Bradley, Doug Johnson, Dennis Harris. Third Row: Phyllis Freeman, Gary Hollifield, Johnny Bryson, Mark Baker, Dale Robinson, Louis Shirlen. Fourth Row: Tommy Norton, Sharon Guthrie, Fifth Row: George Miller, Mike Silver, Wayne Burnette. Sixth Row: Deborah Matthews, Kathy Johnson, Rudy Stroupe. Seventh Row: Jessie Joyner, Jo Ann Lytle, Steve Johnson, Susan Carswell, Gary Grindstaff, Wayne Whitson, Otis Carson, Tony Frick, and Mr. Frank Walden, Sponsor. 70 A ee i = 2 eRe me eth SPORTS 71 CHEERLEADERS Possessing unequaled enthusiasm and unfailing energy, Debbie Stone, Captain; and Marian Ennis, Co- Captain contributed much time and energy to the perfection of the cheering squad. Contributing to school spirit with great zeal, Janice Wilson and Elaine Serving as cheerleaders for the first time, Penny Knupp and Jane Lowder- Morris have proved to be valuable assets to pep rallies. milk have given their total effort to improving school interest. Nanci Jones and Roxie Bryson are good examples of the tremendous Having a flair for the cheering techniques are Kathy Murphy and Barbara ability found on the squad. Matthews. a3 FOOTBALL Six outstanding Senior players were chosen to alternate as co-captains this year. Assistant Coach Byron Zuver and Head Coach Frank Walden en- They are, First Row: George Miller, Johnny Bryson, Sam Ennis. Second Row: courage their hard-working team members to practice fair play Reid Davis, Mark Baker, and Gary Hollifield. and good sportsmanship. The members of the 1969 football team are, First Row: Richard Daniel, Steve Johnson, Reid Davis, Wayne Whitson, Sam Ennis, Alan Hicks, Michael Logan, Luther Daniel. Second Row: Donny Loftis, Manager; David Mannick, George Miller, Dale Robinson, Donald Farmer, Wayne Burnette, Mark Baker, Craig Hogan, Gary Holli- field, Sammy Stone, Johnny Bryson, and Mike Ennis, Manager. ev. aos) iy 7ts, é : | HOMECOMING . ‘ ‘ ¥ = y | The 1969 Homecoming Queen Miss Debbie Stone, with Escort Dennis Nodine 76 Members of the Homecoming Court were selected by individual clubs and classes. First row: Shirley Sword, Debbie Morris, Dana Noblitt, Queen Debbie Stone, Doris Simmons, Sherry Byrd, Dana Allison. 77 ‘ =|) Second Row: Marian Ennis, Phyllis Freeman, Anita Bailey, Rose Burgin, Brenda Vess, Denise McIntire, Sharon Walker, Elaine Morris, Jancie Wilson, Karen Early, Debbie Williams. A he adh Fo) Ms! iba ia ite 78 SN AN, ot AA JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Developing their skills in hopes of becoming Maidens in the future are First Row: Mrs. Jane Long, sponsor; Debbie Parker, Sharon Walker, Karen Hausley, Patti Keaton; Second row: Rita Whitson, Denisa Noblitt, Karen Early; Third row: Glenda Wilson, Cathy Griffin, Minnie Lucky, Lou Ann Sanders, and Lois Willis. Potential stars for the future Redskins are First row: James Jackson, Calvin Lytle, Joey Glovier, Charles Shirlen, Lynn Silver; Second row: Harold Daniel, Manager; Gary Grindstaff, Sammy Stone, Wayne Bumette, Charles Jackson, Terry Baker, and Mr. Roger Morgan, coach. 79 GIRL’S VARSITY BASKETBALL The Maidens for 1970 are Jessie Joyner, Phyllis Freeman, Kathy Johnson; standing: Norma Lunsford, manager; Deborah Matthews, Sharon Guthrie, Janet Lytle, Susan Carswell, Martha Knupp, Sheila Hartwell, Coach Griffin, and Vicki Hornaday, manager. 5), a” Vayu Ue’ i q Leading the Maidens in their victorious season are Captains Margaret Burnette, Kathy Johnson, Mr. Ken Griffin, Coach; and Deborah Matthews. Major factors in the Maidens’ winning season are Coach Griffin and the starting six: Kathy Johnson, Sharon Guthrie, Jessie Joyner, Susan Carswell, Janet Lytle, and Phyllis Freeman. 81 During the 1968-69 season, the Maidens led the conference with three all-con- ference players, Jessie Joyner, Susan Carswell, and Jane McCauley (not pic- tured). BOY’S VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach Ken Griffin demonstrates his masterful skill at basketball tactics Louis Shirlen drives toward the goal to score on a lay up. as he shows a new defense to the tri-captains: Mike Silver, Louis Shirlen, and Wayman Lytle. = = ‘i - = 2 ah a ; =) rs 5 ; : = This year’s varsity basketball team includes: First row: Allen Corpening, Mike Silver, Wayman Lytle, Louis Shirlen, Coach Griffin; Second row: Steve Johnson, manager; Benny Matthews, Robert Lytle, Donald Farmer, Wayne Burnette, Richard McEntire, Dale Robinson, Rickey Condrey, Keith Lonon, and Tommy Norton, manager. 82 Alternating positions for the starting line up are Benny Matthews, Allen Corpening, Dale Robinson, Wayman Lytle, Mike Silver, and Louis Shirlen. BASEBALL r ; ¥ Poy r F nd bale BE “a Y Z Comprising the 1969 baseball team are: Sam Ennis, Gary Miller, Manager; Keith Lonon, Jerry McGinnis, Ronnie Davis, Garry Early. Second Row: Allen Corpening, Douglas Johnson, Gary Grindstaff, Bernie Bartlett, George Miller, Mike Silver, Mr. Griffin, Coach. Displaying exceptional ability, skill, and leadership Ronnie Davis and Max Coach Ken Griffin demonstrates the proper batting stance. Hendley were chosen as captains of the team. 84 SOFTBALL Coach Mary Allison, by showing her interest in each individ- Catcher Donna Kirby fires the ball to the first baseman, Jane McCauley, for a quick ual team member, leads the team to another winning season. out. 4 - it, . Team members are Phyllis Freeman, Donna Kirby. Standing: Jane McCauley, Margaret Burnette, Kathy Johnson, Debbie Johnson, Minnie Lucky, Debbie Parker, Jessie Joyner, Lou Ann Sanders, Sheila Carswell, Barbara Hensley. 85 Although a majority of the track team was young, Old Fort was able to Bryson, Sammy Stone, Bobby Lytle, Craig Hogan, Richard White, Steve serve as contenders in the weekly Skyline Conference meets. The mem- Johnson, Jimmy Brown. Third Row: Dale Robinson, Wesley Knupp, bers of the track team are: Mark Baker, Louis Jenkins, Allan Hicks, Otis Carson, Rudy Stroupe, Tommy Norton. Mike Logan, Tony Spurlin, Donald Farmer. Second Row: Johnny Coach Malcolm Mclee and team captain Jimmy Brown discuss team strategy for the mile relay event. Sophomore Dale Robinson represented the Old Fort track team in the mile run at the State Championship meet. 86 a = f = . =o = aka = a 87 Progress is changing all phases of life, and education is no exception. For the past two years Old Fort has experienced a new facet of education. Miss Geb- hardt’s second grade learns not only by reading, writing, and studying from books; but by doing also. Typewriters, saws, and hammers are normal tools in their everyday living. Miss Gebhardt’s class has proved to be a very worthwhile experiment in progressive education. Set ae ee ADVANCING IN HEALTH KNOWLEDGE. 89 Mrs. Patsy Connelly Eighth Grade First Row: Kern Ennis, Jack Baker, Eric Smith, Tommy Largin, John Manley, Tony Whitson, Steve Grind- staff, Charles Vess, Howard Morris. Second Row: Grace Padgett, Norma Gilliam, Doris Parker, Sheila Padgett, Pat Lane, Robin Bailey, Sandy Waters, Janet Turner, Janice Turner, Carolyn Logan, Barbara Rose. Third Row: Mrs. Patsy S. Connelly, Ricky Philbeck, Anthony Daniel, Ronnie Moore, Tommy Wills, Glenna Luns- ford, Kathy Beach, Mark Tilson, Butch Effler, Babby Ramsey, Gary Silver, Neal Harris. Mrs. Lola Lonon Eighth Grade First Row: Randy Farmer, Gerald Edney, Danny Allison, Ronald Hart- well, Paul Twitty, Leland Walker, Phillip Harmon, Tim Padgett. Second Row: Lou Ann Smith, Oleen Gainey, Elizabeth Lytle, Janice Ricker, Regina Vess, Debra Hensley, Roni Guffey, Deborrah Davis, Beth Wilson, Kathy Bartlett. Third Row: Mrs. Lola A. Lonon, Gary Carver, Keith Smith, David Lavender, Freida Lytle, LaVern Ashe, Eddie Stevens, Lloyd Strickland, Homer Russell, Gary Grooms, Ricky Morris, Ronda Deaton. Mr. Roger Morgan Eighth Grade First Row: Tony Johnson, Donnie Norwood, Jeffrey Noblitt, Kim Knupp, Melvin Allison, Joe Logan, Dennis McPeters, Jeffrey Lowder- milk. Second Row: Darlene Lytle, Karen Souther, Carolyn Brown, Terry Early, Randy Parker, Debbie Noblitt, Melody Loftis, Dan Adams, Vernon Vess, Kenny Griffin. Third Row: Mr. Roger Morgan, Linda Morris, Frances McGinnis, Keith Jackson, Bill Marsh, Donna Farmer, Gayle Johnson, Terry Moore, Vickie Jones, Pam Swepson. Mr. Roy Dulaney Seventh Grade First Row: Jeffrey Freeman, Robert Murphy, Dallas Lawson, Gary Lewis, Marilyn Carson, Judy Gibson, Vicki Noblitt, Teresa Whitson, Peggy Sutton. Second Row: Joyce Bartlett, Nancy Gilliam, Eddie Manley, Mike Allison, Larry Moon, Jimmy Allison, Dean Blanton, Millie Hash, Karen Foster, Kathy Howell, Anita Creas- man. Third Row: Mr. Roy Dulaney, Mary Ann White, Jeffrey Davis, Joey Waycaster, Jack Westbrook, Scott Owens, Charles Wills, Jackie Russell, Steve Knupp, Carl Joyner. Mr. Frank Long Seventh Grade First Row: Darlene Davis, Wayne Lavender, Kevin Knowlton, Bobby Effler, Johnny Smith, Pam Walker, Barbara Ricker, Robin Hartwell. Sec- ond Row: Charlie Russell, Mike Morris, John Sanders, Billy Hoover, Teresa Lavender, Gail Davis, Phyllis Saunders, Phyllis Presnell, Eugene Anderson. Third Row: Mr. Frank Long, Hank Moore, Randy Davis, Mark Loftis, Larry Morris, Patty Nel- son, Judy Smith, Sandra Lytle, Deb- bie Dees. Mr. Thomas Oakley Seventh Grade First Row: Danny Webb, James Kelley, Donnie Grindstaff, Dennis Whitson, Glenn Barrier, Emitt And- erson, Stanley Vess, David Green. Second Row: Betty Hinson, Joan Noblitt, Jean Hensley, Patti Loftis, Kathy Grindstaff, Roger Moore, Dean Carson, Nathan Walker, Ray Davis. Third Row: Mr. Thomas Oak- ley, Elaine Bean, Connie Stroupe, Townia Hemphill, Brenda Painter, Vickey Owens, Keith Allison, Randy Blankenship, Robin Parker, Lynelle Burnette, Dotty Frick, Chuck Rose. 90 TBE HUMAN BRAIN 91 Mr. Luther Bailey Sixth Grade First Row: Mark Jarrett, Kirk David- son, Dean Jones, Randy Watson, Mark Grindstaff, Terry Hoover, Allen Galloway, John Turner, Anthony Jackson. Second Row: Glenn Mar- lowe, Steve Davis, Jolene Faw, Rita Stevens, Debra Laska, Robin Lawson, Faye Hall, Rebecca Davis, Ramona Allison, Trena Deaton. Third Row: Mr. Luther Bailey, Joey Williams, Tim Edwards, Michael Lowery, Eric Lytle, Linda Gandee, Cheryl Moore, Cynthia Logan, Sarah Norton, Carol Teems. Mr. Herman Hopper Sixth Grade First Row: Danny Thorpe, Tony Gilliam, Keith Byrd, Ray Daniels, Steven Moore, Glenn Lanning, Gwen Lavender, Terri Webb. Second Row: Sharon Ash, Brenda Foster, Kaye Hampton, Mark Jones, William Wright, Steve Whitesides, Debra Jordan. Third Row: Sandra Hatha- way, Tommy Dale, Richard Bailey, Earlene Whitson, Rebecca Ennis, Linda Lanning. Fourth Row: Troy Padgett, Ricky Setzer, Mark Faw, Glenn Joyner, Sheila Pope, Debbie Hollifield, Mr. Herman Hopper. Mrs. Ruth Hornaday Sixth Grade First Row: James Hayes, Michael Murphy, Jimmy White, Jeffery Bart- lett, Michael Harris, Calvin Lavender, Jack Silver, Johnny Burnette, Jackie Jackson. Second Row: Karen Allison, Sandra Harris, Freddie Allison, Teresa Pace, Christine Parker, Nancy Lewis, Debbie Keaton, June Lytle, Teresa Daniel, Debra Williams. Third Row: Paul Brooks, Gary Autrey, Debra Rose, Teresa Allison, Mrs. Ruth Hornaday, Douglas Allison, Paul Philbeck, Daniel Woody, Johnny Shuford, Rita Spurlin, Darlene Painter. Mrs. Rita Sutton Fifth Grade WONDERS OF OUR COUNTRY First Row: John Wilson, Bea Man- giafico, Donna Dees, Diane Brooks, Kathy Wilson, Jeannie Walker, Donnie Lytle, Keith Baker, Arnita Allison. Second Row: Vanessa Autrey, Valli Noblitt, Dale Robert- son, Ronald Brown, Trina Cathey, Carol Bartlett, Susan Hensley, Roger Creasman, Johnny Freeman, Rodney Tilson, Eugene Gilliam. Third Row: Scott Bradley, Patsy Robinson, Anna Wills, Angelia Smith, Roger Carver, David Hutchinson, Bobby Suttles, Revonda Morris, Pamela Allison, Sybil Ballard, Mrs. Rita Sutton. evFifth Grade A Rage Ee ORC Fifth Grade 28 lla Oo RE moe = A i | First Row: Dennis Smith, Gerald Parker, Lamar Silver, Paul Woody, Brent Anderson, Ronald Rose, Rickey Gilliland, Rickey Manick, Barty Elrod, C.W. Barrier, Philip Davis. Second Row: Renee Lawson, Donna Grindstaff, Terry Hemphill, Nancy Bradley, Donna Sue Williams, Peggy White, Edward Lytle, Michael Foster, Barbara Lewis, Revonda Vess, Twillia Smith. Third Row: Mrs. Mildred Tate, Debra Reed, Marlene Burgin, Joyce Walker, Renee Allison, Carolyn Gregory, Jane Burgin, Susan Lytle, Judy Rose, Freida Carson. Mrs. Faye Wells Fifth Grade First Row: Choquita Sterling, Jimmy Ownby, Randy Johnson, Tony Lawson, Jeff Allison, David Lauder- milk, Cindy Autry, Judith Hampton, Katherine Gilliam, Sharon McEntire, Gail Lewis, Veronica Meilhammer. Second Row: Ralph Harris, Sandra Murphy, Yvonne Allison, Loretta Logan, Debra Carver, Earl Parker, Vicki Creasman, Danny Bartlett, Robin Silver, Tony Jordan. Third Row: Mrs. Faye Wells, John Owens, Patricia Wyatt, Dru Hathcock, Mary Ellen Milstead, Jane Jenkins, Debbie Farmer, Dale Kirby, Dale Lavender, Mike Marsh, 92 93 Mrs. Maphra Bennett Special Education First Rowf Ronie Johnson, Troy Morris, Steve Strickland, Francis Grant. Second Row: Wanda Davis, Billy Johnson, Barbara Morris, Violet Gilliland, Diane McGinnis. Third Row: Vickie Moore, Gary Bailey, Audie Bartlett, William Corpening, Phyllis Ashe, Gladys Murphy, Mrs. Maphra Bennett. Mrs. Margaret Harris Fourth Grade First Row: Mickey Owens, Jimmy Williams, David Jarrett, Terry Gilliam, Greg McEntire, James Hausley, Jimmie Lunsford. Second Row: Marcella Wrenn, Beth Sawyer, Susan Allen, Rhonda Cody, Diane Davis, Teresa Harmon, Geraldine Hutchinson, Cathy Noblitt, Ruby McGinnis, Joanne Noblitt. Third Row: Raymond Lawson, Garry Hens- ley, Davis Harris, Linda Hoyle, Keith Holtsclaw, Gregory Dale, Donna Dalton, Sherry Randolph, Bobby Gregory, Joan Lytle, Mrs. Margaret Harris. Mrs. Thurlene Hogan Fourth Grade First Row: Randy Chrisawn, Dennis Newton, Eugene Bartlett, Steve Sawyer, Jack Collins, Mark Logan, Jimmy Laska, Michael Oaks. Second Row: Shiela Davis, Jane Wills, Robin Steele, Linda Thomason, David McPeters, Sharon Wilson, Beverly Kerlee, Tina Smith, Kay Noblitt. Third Row: Mrs. Thurlene Hogan, Joni Jones, Debra Doering, Donna Rose, Vann Lavender, Gerald Hutch- inson, Deborah Buckner, Tony Silver, Ronald Parker, Randy Brown. HEZ “Fourth Grade. ar Sl First Row: Lonnie Duncan, Duane Ray, Roger Brown, Eugene Reed, Olin Gainey, Mark Davis, Keith Grindstaff, Keith Jolly. Second Row: Clifford Largin, Goldie Gilliland, Debra Turner, Gail Turner, Debra Hoover, Connie Oaks, Tammy Sim- mons, Dianne Wilhide, Barbara ie Lavender, Stephen Allison. Third Row: Miss Doris Jones, Pam John- son, Jacob Keaton, Dennis Allison, ' “ in: Marvin Gibson, Beverly McKinney, x © vale we yr ae Sandra Guffey, Michael Moore, Mark aria a OS bs Eller, Kathy Ahlberg. Vv 1 et EA Ga eS a EN j wef Mrs. Gladys Kanipe Third Grade First Row: Robert Owens, Dennis Rose, Jimmy Stevens, Tony Daniel, Terriel Lytle, Terry Davis, Randy Barrier, Gerald McPeters. Second Row: Regina Morris, Betty Woody, Cathy Burnette, Karen Padgett, Brenda Lowery, Cindy Graves, Robin Lindley, Gwynn Lavender, Angela McFalls, Keith McCauley, Billy Josey, Elizabeth Grant. Third Row: Aleucia Lavender, Jeff McKinney, Marilyn Logan, Regina Deaton, Kathy Buckner, Sammy Gilliland, Joan Harris, David Teems, Tina Legg, Kenneth Allison, Billy Hensley, Mrs. Gladys Kanipe. Mrs. Janet Norton Naert, = Ee fis | SE | ORS eauis: Third Grade Be THE NEWS Yum —— S| EA | : 3 VE N First Row: Mark Dale, John Elrod, Mike Blanton, Richard Stanley, Loyd Foster, Archie Banner, Dennis Lytle, Tony Moore, David Ricketts. Second Row: Benny Owens, Marlyn Greenlee, Darlene Davis, John Carson, Dennis Bradley, Vanesa Car- ver, Sharon Robertson, Kim Bartlett, Toni Murphy. Third Row: Teresa Barrier, Gail Lanning, Denese Moore, Cindy Thorpe, Susan Faw, Dana Ran- dall, DeAna Randall, Doris Swann, Kathy Effler, Vickie Hoover, Keith Walker. Fourth Row: Edna Lewis, Janice Robinson, Mrs. Janet Norton, William Joyner, Randy Brown. 94 _= ‘.ne Seah Tins het Mn li Jj Kk LI Mm Nn F ednesday) ; K “hint : on ed en cbhay nley ; 95 Mrs. Clara Rayburn Third Grade First Row: Michael Lavender, Billy Hathaway, Patricia Ramsey, Jonathan Frye, Gary McEntire, Donna Marsh, David Painter, Kathy Autry, Keith Effler, Timothy Coyle. Second Row: James Walker, Angela Pace, Gay Harris, Gennie Warren, Lisa Hunt, Duane Lipe, Nathan Davis, Michael Elliott, Francine Walker, Renee Smith. Third Row: Mrs. Clara Rayburn, Terry Warren, Eddie Robinson, Lisa Swepson, Talma Elliott, Gloria Jones, Frank Rippy, Teresa Elliott, William Slagle, Tim Allison, Karen Murphy. Miss Joan Gebhardt Second Grade First Row: Lisa Morris, Susan Thom- ason, Lisa Elliott, Billie Jo Davis, Roger Stevens, Ronald Boles, William Logan. Second Row: Deborah Brown, Janet Robinson, Donna Buckner, Tina Parker, Betty Sawyer, Valerie Greenlee, Deborah Warren. Third Row: Richard Logan, Dennis Owenby, Woodrow Walker, Mary Bartlett, Eddie Ogle, Dale Gregory, Todd Foster. Fourth Row: Miss J. Gebhardt, Mr. G. Roy. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindley Second Grade First Row: Christine Galloway, Tim Noblitt, Deborah Slagle, Barbara Boyce, Rhonda Walker, Tamara Pope, Wilma White. Second Row: Mark Grooms, Jeffrey Hudgins, Steve Poteat, Paula Lytle, Jan Stone, Andy Griffin, Jay Moon, Chris Brigman, Roger Bailey. Third Row: Mrs. Eliza- beth Lindley, Jerry Nichols, Eric Marlowe, Diane Philbeck, Lisa Souther, Sharon Woody, Wadean Griffin, Treva Stevens, Scott Lawson. Mrs. Kathryn Lovette Second Grade First Row: Robin Lytle, Myra Jenkins, Jeffery Ricketts, Gloria Col- lins, Teresa Johnson, Robert Bray, Melinda Dale, Bernadine Lytle. Sec- ond Row: Mark Jackson, Joey Way- caster, Victor Poe, Lendrine Saine, Pamela Cox, Gergory Scott Allison, Kenneth Harris, Benny Ashe. Third Row: Mrs. Kathryn Lovette, Beth Metcalf, Steve Owens, Jerry Hurt, Faith Faw, Eric Jones, Johnny Summey, Billy Saunders, Tony Blankenship, Mr. Eric Mahoney. Mrs. Annie Twitty Second Grade First Row: Ruth Largin, Deanne Hensley, Randy Johnson, Terry Lewis, John Suttles, Douglas Gibson, Jeffrey Lytle, Wiley Johnson. Second Row: Lynn Parker, Tracy Noblitt, Gregory Smith, Wanda Croom, Dar- rell Carson, Douglas Bivins, Annette Peek, Cecilia Gilliam, Joseph Gibbs, Third Row: Danny Davis, Susan Reed, Christopher Grant, Gregory Allison, Jeanne Penland, Vicky Burn- ette, James Moore, Tammy Moore, Katie Lowman, Mrs. Annie Twitty. Mrs. Arwyn Allison First Grade First Row: Jeanne Painter, Charlene Hicks, Paula Cox, Paul Elrod, Billy Hollifield, Darlene Lewis, Alma Ogle, Wayne Pack. Second Row: Wilburn Moore, Sandra Burnette, Debbie Mar- lowe, Douglas Burnette, Wayne Thomas, Keaton Gillis, Brenda Jordon, Rebecca Warren, Randy Loftin. Third Row: Mrs. Arwyn Allison, Steven Jarrett, Steven Mc- Kinney, Lisa Noblitt, Scott Allison, David Taylor, Creed Hashe, Teresa Brown, Marie Smith. AagyDp Pt }Gg Hh] lif) [Kk 96 ——-t | CCT NI a . Up gerd 2 bale LI ]Mm| Na] Oo[Pp[ Cg IRETSs|TH] ual vy Rages | | VVw X $2 Sones er) jw | Miss Millie Kanipe First Grade First Row: Sherrill Harris, Beth Creasman, Martha Legg, Mary Gilli- land, Eugene Sigmon, Kimberly Smith, Tony Loftin. Second Row: Gwendolyn Moore, Clyde Eck, Calvin Stevens, Clifford Kelly, Michael Moore, Stephen Jenkins, Monica Brooks, Rita Jo Summey, Kimberly Gregory. Third Row: Miss Millie Kanipe, Scotty Poteat, Tonie Hudgins, Alvin Lytle, Ty-Ronica Miller, Cindy Souther, Sonya Searcy, Debra Davis. Mrs. Beulah Nichols First Grade First Row: Katherine Noblitt, Sharon Ray, Emilie Jackson, Hope Faw, Sherry Bell, Mari Beth Bradley, Eunice Daniel, Jeffrey Moore. Second Row: Randy Padgham, Rodney Lawson, Lynn Burgin, Eric Murphy, Teresa Ellis, David Elliott, Tim Johnson, Michael Grant. Third Row: Tony Wren, John McKinney, Chris Thomas, Joel Bartlett, Debbie Galloway, Melanie Tilson, Luann Allison, Rachel Smith, Mrs. Beulah Nichols. er vrwVvT VT VvVvV—=.Vv Vv YF Mrs. Adelaide McKelvey And Family First Grade j ¥ 4 ; c First Row: Janet Johnson, Gary —a Effler, Cindy Johnson, Chris Lowder- milk, Russell Tate, Loretta Duncan, Glenda Brooks. Second Row: Teresa Elliott, Raymond Carswell, Tony Lunsford, Christopher Swepson, Lisa Hutchinson, Ricky Marsh, Donna Slagle, Maro Barlowe. Third Row: Mrs. Adelaide McKelvey, Stephen = Walker, Wendy Galloway, Lisa Walker, Sharon Robinson, Kevin Poe, Jimmy Padgham, Lorianne Penland, Rosetta Moore, Steve Hoover. Mrs. Brooks Allison, Elementary Librarian, has helped many Well underway in its second year, the Safety Patrol has proven to be a worthwhile students to find enjoyment in books as well as preparing project. Supervising the patrol this year is Mr. Wayne Silver. assignments. The appreciation o f good music has been one goal of Miss Janet Goff. She has done exceedingly well in each phase of her work, including the beginner band. Helping the teachers this year are eight very capable ladies. They are, First Row: Mrs. Star Hashe, Mrs. Elsie Robinson, Mrs. Betsy Jones, and Mrs. Margaret Adams. Second Row: Mrs. Mildred McCauley, Mrs. Margie Hass, Mrs. Ailene Martin, and Mrs. Dot Grindstaff. 98 FINANCES 99 BURGER BOY DRIVE-IN U.S. 70 West Marion, North Carolina Phone 695-3291 GREESON AUTO SUPPLY Quality Auto Parts Phone 697-1386 117 West Henderson Marion, North Carolina MARION BUICK CO., INC. 25 Garden Street Marion, North Carolina NATIONWIDE INSURANCE AGENTS Brady Brooks, Ted Lowery Jack Randolph BURANDS Marion, North Carolina BURGIN HARDWARE Complete Hardware Goods Marion, North Carolina Phone 695-8351 BALLEW MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Phone 695-1157 Marion, North Carolina 28752 aanier “Where Friends Meet Friends” POTEAT’S ESSO Interstate 40 and Bat Cave Road Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-4381 ROBINSON’S CLOTHING STORE Formal Wear for all Occasions 29 South Main Street Phone 697-3781 Marion, North Carolina MARION AUTO SUPPLY Marion North Carolina FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK of Marion, North Carolina IDEAL CLEANERS 113 West Henderson Street ‘‘We Call for and Deliver”’ Marion, North Carolina THE BARGAIN STORE “Surprising Value” B.M. Eckerd Marion, North Carolina 28752 OLD FORT CLEANERS East Railroad St. Phone 668-7763 Professional Cleaning and Laundry Service 101 ETTA PAPER BOX COMPANY, INC. Manufacturer of all kinds of set-up and folding boxes Marion, North Carolina PROCTOR’S FEED AND SEED STORE ‘Feeds, Seeds, Fertilizer, Hardware 111 Railroad Street Marion, North Carolina HAWKINS’ LUMBER COMPANY “All Your Building Needs” Clear Creek Phone 724-4166 Marion, North Carolina YOUNG’S SHOE STORE 28 South Main Street Marion, North Carolina HOGAN FLORIST AND GIFTS 128 S. Main St. Marion, N. C. 28752 PHONE 695-4291 Carroll and Joyce Hogan - Owners FULLER’S JEWELRY Elgin and Bulova Watches Diamonds Factory Trained Watchmakers Phone 697-4041 H AND S TIRE COMPANY Guaranteed Caps One Day Service Highway 70 West Phone 697-4414 Marion, North Carolina GLADY’S FLOWER SHOP Flowers for all Occasions Phone 668-4526 Old Fort, North Carolina LOWES OF MARION Marion, North Carolina Phone 697-9761 WOODCOCK MOTORS, INC. Authorized Sales and Services Highway 70 West Black Mountain, North Carolina Marion, N.C. 102 B. C. MOORE AND SONS, INC. Buy From Moore and Save More Marion, North Carolina LYTLE AND WILLIS Groceries and Meats Phone 668-4243 Old Fort, North Carolina OLD FORT SUPER MARKET Complete Line of Groceries Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-7828 HARVEST DRIVE-IN “Finest in Foods” Highway 70 West Marion, North Carolina SMITH’S FURNITURE CO., INC. Marion, N.C. “‘Not the Cheapest, But the Best For Your Money” FAW PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. Hardware — Household Gifts Catawba Ave. Old Fort, N.C. Dr. W. L. Bell HUGHES’ DEPARTMENT STORE Catawba Avenue Old Fort, North Carolina Class Rings For Any Year 4 Weeks Delivery BILL GRIFFITH JEWELERS Marion, North Carolina NICHOL’S ONE HOUR Cleaning Service Old Fort, North Carolina OLD FORT TEXACO Catawba Ave. and |-40 Old Fort, N.C. Bill Autry, Owner F. D. Glenn and Son, Inc. Grading and Hauling Contractors Phone 695-8441 Marion, North Carolina LANDMARK BEAUTY SALON Anne Allison 668-4423 Old Fort, North Carolina WESTERN AUTO “The Family Store” Old Fort, North Carolina Cai, Catling @,. ov Asheville N @ P ©. Sox 1537 Asheville N Q 28802 SERVICE PHARMACY “Builders of Better Health” S. Main St. Marion, N.C. Phone 695-5631 697-9311 W.M. Jordan GOUGE PAINT AND GLASS CO. “Highest Quality Paint and Glass” Dial 697-3931 119 S. Main St. Marion, North Carolina RICE AND WHITE Furniture Company 131 South Main St., Marion, N.C. 19 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, N.C. COMMUNITY FOOD MARKET Meats and Groceries Old Fort, North Carolina BAKER’S AMOCO Bat Cave Road Old Fort, North Carolina J.H. Lowder 104 EDGE’S DISCOUNT CENTER 36 N. Main Street Marion, North Carolina BURGIN PLUMBING AND HEATING South Garden Street Phone: 695-5743 Marion, North Carolina BAKER’S WATCH SHOP Elgin—Bulova—Hamilton Watches Keepsake Diamonds Old Fort, N.C. KEY CITY PHARMACY Phone: 669-5231 Black Mountain, North Carolina McDOWELL INSURANCE AGENCY Marion, North Carolina THE HAROLD DYSART COMPANY McMURRAY CHEVROLET CO., INC. Rt. 4, Marion, N.C. LENNOX Box 578 Heating and Air Conditioning Black Mountain, North Carolina Selected Commercial Construction WALKER’S GROCERY and INGLES SERVICE STATION For Reasonable Prices Feed — Seed — Fertilizer Marion, North Carolina Route 2 Old Fort, N.C. WINN - DIXIE JOSTEN’S ot Creators of fine class Greenville. imc rings, awards, yearbooks, P.O. Box 1088 announcements, and diplomas G ill h i 9602 reenville, South Carolina 2 Owatonna: Minneeata McCall’s Funeral Home Oxygen Equipped Ambulance Service Phone 697-1120 Phone 668-4377 Marion, North Carolina Old Fort, N.C. 105 LOWERY’S RESTAURANT Curb Service and Dining Room Phone 668-4524 “Home of Flavor Crisp Chicken” Old Fort, North Carolina CLINCHFIELD : MANUFACTURING COMPANY MARION, N. C. OLD FORT GOLF COURSE OLD FORT INSURANCE AGENCY Paul Richardson Owner and Manager Representing Leading Phone 668-4256 Route 2 Old Fort, North Carolina Stock Companies GIBBS ELECTRIC AND SUPPLY OLD FORT BARBER SHOP COMPANY Best Wishes From Wayne, Don, Jim, and Marion Main Street Full Line of Glidden Paints Hot-Point Appliances : Hardware Old Fort, North Carolina Main Street Old Fort, N.C. [Suburba n) Propane , — _— GAS SERVICE ANYWHERE HOMES ° FARMS e INDUSTRY 106 OLD FORT FINISHING PLANT Division of United Merchants and Manufacturer’s, Inc. DYERS AND FINISHERS Old Fort, North Carolina 107 PINE VALLEY FURNITURE, INC. Old Fort, North Carolina Pree: i ) . ' | i Vy ; et ; | ii ‘ se [=a fg : a | ‘a i Ce! “Pine Means A Relaxed Friendly Place”’ THE AIR PREHEATER COMPANY A Division of Combustion Engineering Marion, North Carolina 108 BILL’S BILLIARDS Catawba Avenue Old Fort, North Carolina Westmoreland - Hawkins Funeral Service 24 Hour Ambulance Service Phone 697-1116 Marion, North Carolina dMEeEricdan thread Sevier Plant P.O. Box 368 Marion, North Carolina 109 CENTER PHARMACY Reliable Prescription Service Free Delivery ha ee ‘mated ivy id As Toate wal? fon Wit TEBich a! I a = a eb reteset: “Wi om f aa | a Lil =n st ss ee if Fe - a. aad ic i TA 2 Ps Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-7814 110 Compliments of the Employees at COLLINS AIKMAN 111 QBetk “YOUR HAPPY SHOPPING STORE” in Marion, North Carolina James R. Condrey Contracting Company Maple Avenue Marion, North Carolina Phone 697-8653 Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Lines, Trenching, Backhoe and Front End Loader, Septic Tanks Installed and Repaired Insulating New and Old Homes McDOWELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE “Your School of Opportunities” Serving McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties 2 Year Degree Programs 1 Year Diploma Programs Auto Mechanics Auto Body Repair Business Secretarial Electrical Installation Electrical Maintenance Mechanical Drafting Welding Accounting Business Administration Executive Secretarial Traffic Management College transfer with Appalachian University 112 BILTMORE DAIRY FARMS Biltmore Milk. “Supreme in Quality” Pasteurized Marion, North Carolina DREXEL FURNITURE COMPANY A Division of Drexel Enterprises, Inc. WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF QUALITY FURNITURE Marion, North Carolina 28752 113 COHAMA KNITTING MILLS A Division of United Merchants P.O. Box 278 Old Fort, North Carolina Bost Bakery Incorporated 1007 E. MARION ST. — P.O. DRAWER 1150 SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28150 John’s Self Service Market Meats and Groceries i Phone 668-7725 Old Fort, North Carolina — 114 When it comes to combining design with value, Broyhill sets the pace. Our market is the great Middle Millions — the millions who comprise the biggest segment of the economy in number and total in- come. And with large volume buying of materials, More production and efficient operations, we pack tremendous value into our product. Design and quality, reasonable pricing, completeness of line, excellent relations with retailers, national adver- tising. These are the reasons the Broyhill product ranks among the most outstanding in the in- dustry. Broyhill . . . a leader in furniture value. BROYHILL FURNITURE INDUSTRIES Lenoir, North Carolina 115 THE NORTHWESTERN BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Working for Progress in Old Fort and McDowell County for the Past 24 Years Old Fort North Carolina Compliments of NORTON RAMSEY MOTOR LINES Old Fort, North Carolina 116 HERFF JONES COMPANY P.O. Box 157 Taylorsville, North Carolina Complete Graduation Service. Compliments of DUKE POWER Marion, North Carolina 117 Ralph’s Motor Sales, Inc. Jeep sales and services and Parts Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711 Telephone 669-7302 Cross Cotton Mills Co. Double Corded and Combed Knitting Yarns Highest Quality 118 Crawford Fuel Oil Company Enjoy This Winter Relax in Comfort Phone 668-7649 Old Fort, North Car. Marion Manufacturing Company Excellence In Fabrics Area Code 704 697-1151 en JIMESON’S HARDWARE, INC. MARION OIL COMPANY Converse Basketball Shoes Marion, North Carolina Marion, North Carolina Phone 695-6271 Compliments of Marion Motors, Inc. Marion, North Carolina BAKER’S AMOCO a Bat Cave Road Old Fort, North Carolina Compliments of ROSES Marion, North Carolina ————E—————— EES ee ee 119 120 TOMORROW 121 “ , . g0 forth to meet the shadowy future without fear...” On July 20, 1969, at 10:56 p.m. mankind realized the impossible dream. Centuries of in- vestigation, experimentation, hope, and skill came to a climax with ‘tone small step for man, One giant leap for mankind.” We went there together as brothers. And as brothers, we will stay. tae An investment in tomorrow has begun with the plans for the building of the new Mc- Dowell County Consolidated High School. Each day brings us closer to the fullfillment of a long cherished dream. We are now striv- ing to improve educational facilities of our school system. Hopefully, we will soon im- prove the conditions and the facilities of our community for the benefit of all. 124 ” ra caRER rp epee rR] TT T “ i i, ; A 2 , = 126 127 Preparation for the future is a vital con- tributing factor to each individual’s success in life. The students pictured above, along with many other members of the Senior Class, have begun their prepara- tions. With a good start on lifelong goals, the Seniors will be well able to cope with the ir challenging and eventful futures. 128 A special thank you goes to those who helped to make this annual possible... 4 . our advertisers without whose support this annual would not be possible . you, the students . our advisors, whose backing has been the mainstay of our work . the faculty, for their greatly appreciated co-operation . Our parents, who gave us our future. Debra J. 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