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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1971 volume:

a ti i sist it Anbit stite ce es SIRES SES Hae RAE EER ee a ae aed CUNEN R eRaM RI met te rath mitre: yma McDowell Co. Public Library 90 W. Court St. Marion, NC 28752 | : Che Arrowhead . 1971. Old Sort High School Old Sort, N.C. icki Hornaday § Bus: Manager 2.2... 00.60.00 0en esa ene Gay White EqtOi? S ccsfics etree d ie = 62 erat elses Vicki Hornaday Bus. Manager BC en ene ee Asst. Editor .....07eerTes ts Mary Lynn Rhinehardt Coordinator ae scead aod ween Mrs. Betty Marston Progress is the Way of Lite The spirit of Old Fort has witnessed many changes. Our town has grown from a wilderness fort to a small but thriving community. In the last few years, we have gained a super highway, a new post office, new industry, and new educational opportunities. The pioneer spirit of our forefathers has en- dured to instill in each of us a continuing sense of pride in our past and a never ending hope for our future. As a thank-you for all that you have given us, Old Fort, we salute you and dedicate to you our final edition of the ARROWHEAD. - ae A touch of the modern in Old Fort : Moving on... : A step forward in education A moment standing still forever OR UAPURSTRA VRBIGTLIT Ua DOL Maa, f ty iy i HAY ' pk a hed i i iH tt spree es it innit Ht ‘ Co scpperermmeesytireUTS AUDITORIUM = OFFICE Rousseau There is a period of life when we go back as we advance. A Spirit of Learning Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant and juvenile; then his strength of years, when it is solid and reduced; and lastly, his old age, when it waxeth dry and exhaust. — Bacon a Be Silence is golden. SPE Tee Ne Ft ee oe ee a Just as long as you communicate, it doesn’t matter Hey! It went in! how you say it! Think! , a Now, this is the correct way to boil water. Maybe we'll find a cure for the common cold! The end of another day... And the snow came... “The books of learning” A Spirit of Achievement Symbols of Old Fort’s winning ways. Twelve years of hard labor and look what you get! qY % It's getting better! BIS, , aa iy St reaet 52 Fine shes ow (os OP ab TE Die: Wi ice The final step in becoming a teacher Maidens — Number One in Western North Carolina The beginning of the road of learning Beat — Beat! Yellow ; eae See : ee % Sere 5 ela ea ee ney remain Oe ee hares CAC UU or Achievement of knowl- edge. aia a 10 12) 2 G o o = = = =! ° = oD a fe) 2 = = oo ES fo) 2 D eS fe) re) a = on xt Sock it to ‘em, Reds! A Spirit of Fun Oh, my aching feet! Everything’s upside down! Go, Phyllis, go! Strike one! 19 The Long and the Short of it Maxi... 13 Would you believe the ‘Funky Chicken” Hey, where did the ball go? 14 Hands off! 15 Here we come! 4 nes giag VA IC TOF RY Laughter is the cure for all sorrow Annual Sta}} Pictures ... layouts ... contracts... copy... headaches ... ads... proofreading . . . hard work ... these are the ingredients we have com- bined to make this last edition of the ARROW- HEAD the best one ever published. We hope you enjoy viewing it as much as we have enjoyed giving it to you. Vicki Hornaday, editor Mary Rhinehardt, asst. editor Gay White, bus. manager Craig Hogan, photographer Norma Lunsford Nanci Jones Glenda Wilson Roxie Bryson Penny Knupp Stephanie Swepson Pam Early Shirley Painter Babby Ramsey Debbie Padgett Judy Hoyle Janice Wilson Phyllis Freeman Brenda Dale Brenda Wells Wayne Whitson Steve Johnson Sammy Stone Susan Carswell Donald Farmer Gary Grindstaff Poa we vi i 4 an HSA gt a = Classes Clubs and activities no o 3 wo o = S xo = o i= = o ao} Cc © ic o 2 n o a = 2) 2 ° = ao} o =] 3 a =r ie fel LL) | i He hh PH tigi Fim é : 4 a : fel ie a UE Mrs. Sponsors — Mr. John Bumgarner, Mr. Lee Sutton, Betty Marston, and Mrs. Phyllis Setzer. A Spirit of Participation Although the Redskins did not have a winning season this year, they set a national record according to a United States Press Football International dispatch. At Edneysville, in a heavy downpour, Old Fort controlled the ball for the final 21 minutes and 41 seconds of the game, scoring three touchdowns. Coach Clark said, “This was a moral victory for our boys and a game they will long remember.” Head coach, Hildred Clark, and assistant coach, Garry Oaks, are Win a few — lose a few. the masterminds of the Redskins this year . First Row: Terry Moore, Calvin Lytle, Mike Logan, Jimmy Alli- Leland Walker. Third Row: Joey Glovier, Steve Johnson, Dale son, Randy Farmer. Second Row: David Manick, Wayne Whitson, Robinson, Kim Knupp, Wayne Burnette, Melvin Allison, Donald Richard Daniels, James Jackson, Jeff Noblitt, Sammy Stone, Farmer, Rudy Stroupe, Donnie Loftis, David Morris. ra ne a .@ Saeng Tag eae Axe ag en Ry is Co-captains for the Redskins are Donald Farmer and Wayne Burnette. Dependable senior muscle-power is contributed by Rudy Stroupe, Donald Farmer, Dale Robinson, and Steve Johnson. Lad. I pe rei kek 4 es : a enh i) , me? The Redskins in Clark’s pasture! Five yards... . .. and five more yards equals... ... @ first down! 21 1970 Homecoming queen . . . Miss Phyllis Freeman A week of activities . . . red and white . . . decorating . . . pep rally . a parade ...a prize winning Health Careers float... the game... N.C.S.D. . . . flashing smiles, the court . . . Queen Phyllis Freeman... a successful dance... all this and more was Homecoming 1970. 22 t Queen Phyllis and her escort, Ricky Condrey Miss Ann Terrell, with escort Johnny Painter, was chosen to represent the Senior class Representing the Junior class was Lynn Reva Noblitt and her escort Lynn Silver The Freshmen elected Janet Turner as Nelson, escorted by Jerry Randolph. represented the Sophomore class. their representative. Her escort was Tim Padgett. Representing clubs were First Row: Gay White, Band; Norma ris, Student Council; Jane Lowdermilk, French; Mary Rhine- Lunsford, Beta; Phyllis Freeman, Monogram; Brenda Wells, hardt, F.T.A.; Nanci Jones, Annual; Stephanie Stone, Interact; F.H.A.; Roxie Bryson, Health Careers. Second Row: Elaine Mor- Janice Wilson, Pep Club; Shirley Painter, F.F.A. 23 Cheer - Jane Lowdermilk — Junior Donna Farmer — Freshman Yvonne McIntyre — Sophomore Long, hard hours of enjoyable practice have aided in the molding of a successful cheer- leading squad. 24 leadero Wendy Matthews — Sophomore . Penny Knupp — Junior Roxie Bryson — Junior Cheering their team on to victory is the motive behind these active cheerleaders. Nanci Jones — Senior 25 Girls’ Basketball Old Fort Maidens for 1971 are First Row: Phyllis Freeman. manager; Roxie Bryson, Martha Knupp, Sheila Hartwell, Susan Second Row: Denisa Noblitt, Lissa Silver, Debbie Noblitt, Jo Carswell, Cathy Griffin, Carolyn Logan, Karen Hausley, Mary Ann Lytle, Debbie Parker. Third Row: Stephanie Swepson, Lynn Rhinehardt, manager; Karen Early, manager. Out-jumped you, didn’t I? Vi } iB my cS = Don’t worry, | can get it. Leading the Maidens this year are Ken Girffin, coach; Phyllis Freeman, Captain; Jo Ann Lylte and Susan Carswell, co-captains. 26 Senior Phyllis Freeman—Rover Junior Sheila Hartwell—Guard Senior Susan Carswell—Forward Junior Lissa Silver—Guard Sophomore Denisa Noblitt—Rover Two more points!! “By George,” we've done it again. 27 Boys’ Basketball These men are one of the main reasons the Old Fort Redskins manager; Charles Jackson, Donald Farmer, Mike Silver, Wayne are among the top contenders for the Skyline Conference Crown Burnette, Richard McEntire, Ricky Condrey, D. L. Crisp, Dale this year. First Row: Lynn Silver, Keith Lonon, Benny Matthews, Robinson, Sammy Stone. Terry Baker, Gary Grindstaff. Second Row: Joey Glovier, Ready! Exercise!! These words are heard throughout each practice from Ricky Condrey and Richard ‘‘Big Mac” McEntire, co-captains; and Captain Mike Silver. Experienced by many years of coach- ing basketball, Coach Ken Griffin leads his ever-determined Redskins into another heated season in the Skyline Conference. As of te first half of the season Old Fort held second place with a record of seven wins, three losses. Here Coach Griffin discusses plans with Assistant Coach Roger Morgan. 28 Move over, Rebels. I’m coming through! Hey fellas! I’m over here! Come over to my world and leave your Up, up and away... world behind. I.V. Baocketball Showing promising skills in J.V. basketball are First Row: LaVern Robin Bailey, Janet Turner, Debra Hensley, Carolyn Logan, Ashe, Pat Lane, Darlene Lytle, Freida Lytle, Sandy Waters, Kathy Vickie Jones, Debbie Noblitt. Beach. Second Row: Beth Wilson, Libby Lytle, Janice Turner, Skill combined with determination leads these future varsity Kenny Griffin, Jack Baker, Jeff Noblitt, Melvin Allison, Ronald stars. First Row: Anthony Daniel, Gary Silver, Gerald Edney, Hartwell, Tony Marsh, Charles Shirlen. Terry Early. Second Row: Bill Marsh, manager; Joey Glovier, 30 Baseball Captains George Miller and Doug Johnson, watch as Coach George Miller demonstrates the batting stance that won him the Ken Griffin shows the proper bunting stance. award of all-conference outfielder. ,S Second baseman, Mike Silver, completes a routine out to Lynn Silver, holding first. Members of the 1970 baseball team are First Row: George Miller, Doug Johnson. Second Row: Jimmy Bartlett, Gary Grindstaff, Tony Marsh, Lynn Silver, Gary Miller, Mr. Griffin. Third Row: Keith Lonon, Mike Silver, Freddie Silver, Allen Corpening, Terry Wilson, mana- ger. 31 Crack Track, although not a spectator sport, has moments of excite- ment and eye-opening expec- tations. This year’s coach, Hil- dred Clark, looks forward to an eventful season. hh { a Donald Farmer set a new conference record for the discus Coach Hildred Clark has great confidence in his boys this year. throw. These are the returning lettermen from last year’s track team. Look out, Road Runner, here | come. 32 Captain Dennis Harris prepares to drive. Second man, Ken Whitesides putts for a birdie. Lynn Stevens, Troy Whitesides, Donnie Kirby, Craig Hogan, golf team coached by Mr, Lee Sutton, center. Kenneth Whitesides, and Dennis Harris comprised the 1970 The members of the band working diligently throughout the week to perform at home football games are First Row: B. Ramsey, M. Hashe, S. Norton, D. Thorpe, G. Lanning, K. Foster, Y. Allison, J. Faw, P. Sutton, A. Creasman, M. Tilson. Second Halftime shows, concerts, and day to day practice sessions are only a few of the many duties of Miss Janet Goff, band director. 34 Row: R. Parker, V. Hornaday, V. Crawford, S. Davis, T. Hoover, R. Harmon, A. Tilson, G. Edney, L. Ellison, J. Bartlett, K. Howell, R. Thorpe, D. Frick. Drum majorette, Gay White, has shown the confidence, poise, While leading the line majorettes, Lissa Silver has shown the and talent necessary to assume the responsibility of leading self-assurance and ability which is essential in a head majorette. the band. Sparkling uniforms and bright smiles denote our high-stepping line majorettes; left to right: Debbie Noblitt, Kathy Murphy, Denisa Noblitt, Karen Early. 35 Monogram Club Hours of hard work, sweat, and blood have earned these thirty- three students the right to belong to the Monogram Club. Under the leadership of Hildred Clark, the Monogram Club has helped guide the students in maintaining the ever present atmosphere of true sportsmanship during athletic competition. The club was well represented this year in the Homecoming activities with our representative, Phyllis Freeman, being selected as Homecoming queen. For our float entrance in the parade, we picked the title ‘‘Big Red Machine”, which won third place. 36 gj Sportsmen come in all breeds, but these four men come in the Redskin breed. Mike Silver, vice-president; Sammy Stone, reporter; Donald Farmer, secretary- treasurer; Steve Johnson, president. Sponsoring numerous projects to boost school morale, a snappy Pep Club has encouraged “get up and go” among student activities. Because of their active interest in the pro- motion of school spirit, the following students were elected to serve as officers of the Pep Club: Stephanie Stone, reporter; Jane Lowdermilk, secretary; Janice Wilson, presi- dent; Elaine Morris, vice-president. Two club members gain valuable experience for their future Heading the Future Teachers are Pam Early, vice-president; work. Janice Wilson, president; Penny Knupp, reporter; Glenda Wil- son, secretary. Old Fort's future teachers are First Row: D. Noblitt, K. Early, Bean, K. Bartlett, J. Robinson. Third Row: G. Wilson, P. Knupp, D. Noblitt, B. Ramsey, B. Dale, Y. McIntyre. Second Row: J. S. Johnson, M. Rhinehardt, R. Bailey, P. Keaton, S. Swepson, Wilson, P. Early, B. Wells, D. Williams, E. Morris, V. Bartlett, G. N. Lunsford, P. Freeman, V. Jones, Mr. Garry Oaks, sponsor. 38 = Serving as F.H.A. officers this year are Norma Lunsford, presi- The F.H.A. is a service club. This year, one of its many helpful dent; Shirley Painter, treasurer; Roxie Bryson, secretary; Brenda projects was to promote a newspaper drive to aid a needy Dale, reporter; Vickie Hogan, vice-president; and Wendy Mat- chi ldrens’ home . thews, parliamentarian. “We are the Future Homemakers of America ... For we are the builders of homes, homes for America’s future.” iY ‘ ‘ ‘ ; 39 Beta Club ms 4 8n 3 Re 2 OR a 28 18 Debra Padgett, Allen Hicks, Norma Lunsford, Kenneth Whitesides and Mary Having a prize-winning float last year, the Beta Club Rhinehardt are the officers of the Beta Club this year. kept up its record by placing second this year. Mrs. Rita Sutton, sponsor, works with a group packag- ing clothes for Vietnam orphans. In the Beta Club this year are Vickie Hogan, Lynn Nelson, Janice Wilson, Nanci Jones, Debra Padgett, Betty Davis, Gay White. Second Row: Phyllis Freeman, Karen Burleson. Third Row: General Bryant, Lynn Burnette. Fourth Row: Gary Haithcock, Judy Hoyle. Fifth Row: Allen Hicks, Steve Johnson. Sixth Row: Brenda Dale, Mrs. Rita Sutton, sponsor; Gary Grindstaff. Seventh Row: Craig Hogan, Martha Knupp. Eighth Row: Charles Kelly, Pam Early. Ninth Row: Mike Silver, Alan Tilson. Tenth Row: Cathy Griffin, Susan Carswell, Norma Lunsford, Vicki Hornaday, Mary Rhinehardt, Marcia Smith, and Kenneth Whitesides. 40 presi- Wayne Stafford, reporter; Yvonne Mcintyre, secretary- treasurer, , ’ Stephanie Stone, social chairman; , Elected to lead the French Club were Jane Lowdermilk, vice-president; Allen Hicks dent; ‘ oN) sii } wn DI) oT 41 French Club Fifty-three members strong and sponsored by Mrs. Hunter, the French Club has taken a vigorous part in school activities. Redskin Gazette WHY HAVE WABWHEN IT CAUSES: | An outstanding school newspaper is the goal of the REDSKIN GAZETTE staff. To achieve this goal, the staff must have a “nose for news”. | é f The major responsibility of publishing the REDSKIN GAZETTE falls upon the staff Mrs. Setzer, the newspaper’s sponsor, officers. First Row: Betty Davis, assistant editor; Debbie Padgett, editor; Rebecca consults with Debbie Padgett, editor, and Sawyer, business manager; Marvin Vess, Ray Revis, artists. Second Row: Keith Betty Davis, assistant editor, about a Lonon, Gail Allison, sports editors; Janice Wilson, Elaine Morris, layout editors. future issue. 42 This year’s F.F.A. members are First Row: G. Carver, T. Wills, G. Grooms, V. Vess, H. Davis, R. Silver, K. Tipton, T. Moore, K. Ennis, L. Walker, H. Russell, D. Hensley, D. Bradley, R. Hoyle, R. Hoover. Second Row: R. Moore, M. Tilson, D. Norwood, E. Stevens, K. Smith, K. Jackson, L. Strickland, R. Vess, B. Gilliam, P. Twitty, T. Johnson, C. Vess, W. Parker, H. Harris, D. Bailey. Third Row: Mr. Anderson, D. Manick, D. Allison, R. Morris, D. Faw, K. Allison, K. Knupp, S. Burgin, L. Walker, M. Parker, D. Robinson. Fourth Row: R. Farmer, D. Lavender, E. Smith, D. Loftis, R. Stroupe, R. Grant, M. Allison, D. Reed, J. Barrier, D. Kerlee, T. Wilson. Fifth Row: R. Parker, T. Allison, B. Carver, A. Tilson, B. Conner, J. Ricker, D. Brown, M. McFalls, M. White, M. Bradley, R. Smith, C. Hensley. 43 Student Council ie. = = =; = = = , = = 4 = Janet Turner, Harriet Josey, Jane Lowdermilk, Roxie Bryson. are First Row: Pam Third Row: Tony Marsh, Steve Bradley, Wayne Whitson, Donald Farmer, Mike Waters, Billy Marsh, Keith Lonon, Johnny Painter, The members of the Student Council Swepson, Wendy Matthews, Babby Ramsey, Brenda Dale, Mrs. Second Row: General Bryant, Stephanie Swepson, Terry Early. Marston. Elaine Morris, Phyllis Freeman, Yvonne Mcintyre, Vickie Hogan, The Student Council officers are Phyllis Freeman, president; Vickie Hogan, secretary; Mrs. Betty Marston, sponsor; Stephanie Swepson, treasurer; General Bryant, vice-president; Tony Marsh, reporter. 44 “Big things come in small sizes.” The Student Council's contribution to the Homecom- Five to one he wins! ing Parade. 45 Interact Club Mr. Ken Griffin, sponsor, explains the meaning of Interact to Charles Jackson, Mike Logan, David Allison, and Richard Daniels the newly elected Freshmen; Kenny Griffin, Tim Padgett, and sell pens as one way of earning money to use for the many Gary Carver. Interact projects. These are the boys who lead the club and excel as examples of good Interact members: Mike Silver, president; Sammy Stone, vice-president; Craig Hogan, reporter; Gary Grindstaff, secretary; Keith Lonon, treasurer. David Manick, David Faw, General Bryant, and Ricky Condrey Tony Marsh, Dale Robinson, Lynn Silver, and Gary Silver tackle display the quality of helpfulness attributed to members of the the annual refinishing of the gym floor. Interact Club. 46 Health Careers i ) cee aes 7 Bel Nd F The Health Careers Club boasts a membership of twenty-six, including Mrs. Truby Painter, their sponsor. Selected to lead the Health Careers Club are Wendy Matthews, The Health Careers members were rewarded for their long hours vice-president; Gaither Saunders, reporter; Vickie Hogan, presi- of hard work when their float took first prize in the Home- dent; Debbie Lewis, secretary; Becky Sawyer, treasurer. coming parade. | 47 i ! Student Aides The job of transporting students to and from school belongs to Clint Walker, Brian Gilliam, Debbie Brown, Debbie Parker, Jimmy Bartlett, Allen Davis, Allen Hicks, Steve Bradley, Randy Vess, Alan Tilson, Gary Bivins, Charles Jackson, and Susan Cars- well. Helping students locate books is only one of the many jobs the li- brary helpers are required to do. They are Kathy Murphy, Abigail Al- lison, Janice Wilson, Nanci Jones, Mrs. Marston, Keith Lonon, Gaither Saunders, Wanda Effler, Barbara Murphy, Donna Elliot, Reva Noblitt, Johnny Painter, and Elaine Morris. Reva Noblitt attacks the job of putting the books in their correct places. z + A Ye I Kathy Hensley, a capable office worker, answers the ever-ringing phone. ee ee! Se Running errands keeps the office workers in shape. The girls are Penny Knupp, Craig Hogan does an efficient job as the Pam Swepson, Linda Saunders, Vickie Hogan, Martha Davis, Judy Wyatt, Kathy Hensley, school postman. Kathy Lewis, Lou Ann Sanders, Jo Ann Lytle, Debbie Williams, and Ann Terrell. 49 A Spirit of Guidance e e e Administration Mr. David Jaynes, a “gyro” of perpetual motion, generates energy, encouragement, and enthusiasm. = The new principal, Mr. R. Wayne Silver, is an indispensable member of an assiduous faculty. Working diligently with the Seniors last year, Mr. James Wash- burn, guidance counselor, assisted them in receiving more than $60,000 in scholarships. BARARRSRRRSSSCEAR Executing the tedious job of secretary, Mrs. Margie Thomason puts forth tremendous effort in keeping the financial affairs of the school in order. 52 In the field of education, Mr. Culver R. Dale, Superintendent of McDowell County Schools, shows the great adeptness required for his job. Mr. James Johnson, Associate Superintendent, provides im- measurable assistance to every phase of school affairs. Mrs. Helen Roach visits students who are confined to their homes because of illness or accidents and keeps them up to date in their studies. 7 Mr. Milton E. Hornaday, Federal Projects Director, works studiously in obtaining money for extra programs such as teacher aides and Head Start. 53 English Mrs. Rita Sutton Western Carolina University Mrs. Phyllis Setzer East Tennessee State University Mr. Garry Oaks East Tennessee State University A time for 54 “Grin and bear it” relaxation 55 Vocational Miss Truby Painter’s goal is to graduate efficient students proficient in business. Tool Identification Team instructed by Mr. Donald Anderson. RRR SS “We tried . . . but couldn’t do it.” 56 Mrs. Truby Painter Mrs. Sue Glovier Mr. Donald Anderson Mrs. Thelma Presnell WesternCarolina Appalachian State North Carolina State Asheville Beauty Academy University University University Old Fort High’s Land Judging Team Social Studies Mr. John Bumgarner Appalachian State University Mr. Hildred Clark Appalachian State University Mr. Ken Griffin Catawba College Whose side did you say you were on in that war? 58 Py shes Abit I pee 7m uF “It's been a Hard Day’s Night.” Wy, Ve Ale ie re hatmatiea rine RLU ON aa ey Ge, 4 59 Physical Education Mrs. Mary Allison Mr. Ken Griffin University of New Mexico Catawba College “We've just begun to fight.” vals stash Pe on Mrs. Betty Marston Furman University Library “Woe be to him who reads but one book.” “Libraries are not made; they grow.” 62 Speak no evil... See no evil... Hear no evil??? 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Science Mrs. Jo Ann Bumgarner Mr. Roger Franklin Appalachian State Warren Wilson College University “The female of the species is more deadly than the male.” Mixed drinks in the classroom? See what Metracal can do for you? 66 Maintenance Mr. Donald Jaynes, our custodian, keeps our school ground in “ship shape” order by working long hard Mrs. Estelle Roland and Mrs. Opal Brooks work cheerfully at the demanding hours each day. task of keeping the school buildings clean. fil Preparing nearly one thousand well balanced, nutritional meals daily is a formidable task performed capably by Louise Whitesides, Margaret Barrier, Leah Grooms, Helen Harmon, Manager; Janice Cable, Helen Logan, and Mary Saunders, not pictured. 67 A Spirit of Wisdom vy eee — — 7 a ca v - fee y ’ a 4 i f 3 ? : — 7 7 . — ; + , ’ ° A i F ; we € = Seniors ELTON ALLISON GARY BEACH SANDY BROWN STEVEN BURGIN KAREN BURLESON GARY BURNETTE LYNN BURNETTE SUSAN CARSWELL BULO CARVER RICKY CONDREY VICTOR CRAWFORD D. L. CRISP Meriting the honor of Most-Athletic are Susan Cars- well and Dale Robinson, who proved their abilities by being named to varied Conference honors. 70 BETTY DAVIS OLLIE EFFLER Being selected to lead the Senior Class during their last year at Old Fort are Donald Farmer, president; Janice Wilson, secretary; Phyllis Freeman, reporter; Ricky Condrey, vice-president. DONALD FARMER PHYLLIS FREEMAN DETRICK HEMPHILL CRAIG HOGAN VICK] HORNADAY JUDY HOYLE STEVE JOHNSON BILLY JOLLY NANCI JONES CHARLES KELLY KATHY LEWIS KEITH LONON The measurements are unerring according to the Senior class, which bestowed the honor of Best- All-Around to Janice Wilson and Donald Farmer. NORMA LUNSFORD JO ANN LYTLE RICHARD MARSTON PATSY LUNSFORD WILLHELLMINA LYTLE BENNY MATTHEWS Integrity, honor, and affability are characteristics of Norma Lunsford and Charles Kelly, who were named Best Citizens by faculty and students. 72 | Elee { ; ——— eon any wildfire is illegal. RICHARD MCENTIRE ELAINE NOBLITT JOHNNY PAINTER ELAINE MORRIS DEBBIE PADGETT KAREN PARKER Attaining the highest academic average as a re- ward of many hours of study Kenneth Whitesides and Betty Davis earned the title of Most-Intelligent. RAY REVIS MARY LYNN RHINEHARDT 54d iar ta ; oS Ue Ss Pre Working hard to help the Seniors toward their goal of DALE ROBINSON LINDA SAUNDERS the Senior Class sponsors: Mrs. Setzer, Mrs. Painter, and Mr. Bum- garner. graduation are 73 BECKY SAWYER MIKE SILVER TONY SPURLIN LYNN STEVENS RUDY STROUPE Two Senior girls winning honors this year are ANN TERRELL Vicki Hornaday, Katherine Smith Reynolds Scholar- ship nominee; and Norma Lunsford, winner of the DAR Citizenship award. JEANETTE VESS GAY WHITE BRENDA WELLS KENNETH WHITESIDES The six Seniors who took part in last year’s graduation as Junior Marshals were Kenneth Whitesides, Betty Davis, Chief Marshals; Debbie Padgett, Norma Lunsford, Vicki Hornadady, and Charles Kelly. 74 JANICE WILSON TONY FRICK MIKE PARKER DAVID LANNING Inate musical skills are brought to everyone’s attention as they listen to Brenda Wells and Elton Allison, Most Talented, perform. Senior girls take a much deserved rest during half-time of the Powder Puff foot- Mike Silver and Kenneth Whitesides, who worked ball game. The rest was beneficial — the Seniors rolled on to defeat the Juniors. hard and studied even harder, were chosen as Old Fort’s nominess for the Morehead Scholar- ship. 75 Donna Jimmy Vicki Genell Gary Bartlett Bartlett Bartlett Bean Bivins David Allison Steve Bradley Jimmy Allison Debbie Brown Sandra Allison Larry Brown Terry Allison General Bryant AS Meriting the outstanding leadership of the Junior Class are: David Manick, vice-president; Allen Hicks, secretary, treasurer; Steve Bradley, president; Martha Knupp, reporter. cuniors Doug Bailey Roxie Bryson Ronnie Banner Wayne Burnette Kevin Carson Mike Ennis Benda Allen Martha Pam Wanda Dale David Davis Early Effler Ronnie Debbie Howard Sharon Sheila Karen Harmon Harris Harris Harris Hartwell Hausley Brian Gilliam Linda Grant Roy Grant Margaret Greene Giving their time, talent, and energy are our Junior sponsors, Mrs. Rita Sutton, Mr. Garry Oaks, and Mr. Roger Franklin. Carl Don Kathy Allen Hensley Hensley Hensley Hicks Cathy Griffin Gary Grindstaff Vickie Hogan Charles Jackson : 77 Gary Haithcock James Jackson Sheila Logan Louis Jenkins Jane Lowdermilk Otis Keaton Willie Lunsford Patti Keaton Mary Lytle David Kerlee David Manick Donnie Kirby Gary Miller Martha Knupp Bobbie Murphy Penny Knupp Frank Lackey Debbie Lewis Donny Loftis Micheal Logan Joe Presnell Doris Randolph Jerry Randolph Lou Ann Sanders’ Gaither Saunders Lynn Nelson Debbie Parker | Wade Parker Lissa Silver j Wayne Parker Marcia Smith a ut Paul Souther Sam Sterling Sammy Stone Stephanie Stone Stephanie Swepson Alan Tilson Gerald Vess Marvin Vess Judy Wyatt Randy Vess Clint Walker Wayne Whitson Debbie Williams Lois Willis Tommy Wilson James Wright Sophomores Leading the Sophomore class in student government are Michael Whisnant, vice-president; Reva Noblitt, reporter; Tony Marsh, president; Joey Glovier, secretary-treasurer. Abigail Allison Keith Allison David Baker Terry Baker David Bradley Mike Bradley Dennis Brown Tony Brown Chuck Burgin Diane Burnette Billy Conner Shirley Croom Charles Daniel Harold Daniel Richard Daniel Greg Davis Harold Davis Karen Early Donna Elliott Lewis Ellison David Faw Jerry Galloway Carla Gasaway Wanda Gilliam Joey Glovier Steve Grant Sherry Hass J. L. Hinson Doris Hollifield Roy Hoyle Harriett Josey Ricky Lawson Yvonne Lunsford Martha Lanning Calvin Lytle Mark Lytle Helping the sophomores solve the various problems presented by high school life, are the sophomore class sponsors Mr. Lee Sutton, Mr. Hildred Clarke, and Mrs. Jo Ann Bumgarner. 81 Larry Lytle Frank Manley Tony Marsh Wendy Matthews Mike McFalls Guy McGinnis Yvonne Mcintyre Mike McPeters David Morris Mike Morris Kathy Murphy Russell Murphy Denisa Noblitt Reva Noblitt Shirley Painter Roscoe Parker Danny Philbeck Bobbie Piercy David Reed James Ricker Judy Robinson Jeffrey Sanders Charles Shirlen Lynn Silver Ronnie Silver Karen Smith Patti Smith Richard Smith Wayne Stafford Jeff Stone Yvonne Suttles Kenny Tipton Rilla Thorpe Debra Vess Steve Vess Sharon Walker Mike Waters Michael Whisnant Mike White Troy Whitesides Rita Whitson Glenda Wilson Freshmen Dan Adams Danny Allison Melvin Allison La Verne Ashe Robin Bailey Jack Baker Kathy Bartlett Kathy Beach Karen Bivins Carolyn Brown Gary Carver Anthony Daniel Deborah Davis Rhonda Deaton Terry Early Gerald Edney Roy Effler Kern Ennis Donna Farmer Randy Farmer Oleen Gainey Tula Gasaway Norma Gilliam Kenny Griffin Steve Grindstaff Gary Grooms Roni Guffey Phillip Harmon Neal Harris Ronald Hartwell Hard work is the name of the game. What have we here? Loafing in the hall? 84 The Freshmen took great pride in electing these people as their officers: Terry Early, vice-president; Janice Turner, reporter; Libbie Lytle, secretary-treasurer; and Bill Marsh, president. 85 David Hensley Debra Hensley Keith Jackson Gayle Johnson Tony Johnson Vickie Jones Kim Knupp Pat Lane David Lavender Melody Loftis Carolyn Logan Jeff Lowdermilk Gary Luckey Glenna Lunsford Darlene Lytle Freida Lytle Libbie Lytle Catherine Mackey John Manley Bill Marsh Dennis McPeters Frances McGinnis Ronnie Moore Terry Moore Linda Morris Ricky Morris Debbie Noblitt Jeff Noblitt Donnie Norwood Grace Padgett Sheila Padgett Tim Padgett Doris Parker Randy Parker Ricky Philbeck Babby Ramsey Janice Ricker Debbie Rumfelt Homer Russell Gary Silver Eric Smith Keith Smith Lou Ann Smith Karen Souther Eddie Stevens Freshmen class sponsors are Mr. Ken Griffin, Mrs. Mary Allison, and Mr. Lawrence Matthews. 86 Lloyd Strickland Mark Tilson Janet Turner Janice Turner Paul Twitty Charles Vess Regina Vess Vernon Vess Leland Walker Sandy Waters Tony Whitson Mary Ann Wills Tommy Wills Beth Wilson Rachel Woody Representing the Freshmen class on the Homecoming Court was Janet Turner, es- corted by Tim Padgett. 87 A Spirit of Development Mel eT Eee Tae ee oP a Cighth Grade Jimmy Allison Keith Allison Mike Allison Eugene Anderson Glenn Barrier Joyce Bartlett Elaine Bean Randy Blankenship Dean Blanton Darlene Brown Robin Brown Lynnel Burnette Dean Carson Marilyn Carson Teresa Cody Anita Creasman Leonard Dalton Gail Davis Jeff Davis Randy Davis Debbie Dees Randy Edwards Doug English Jeffrey Freeman Karen Foster Dotty Frick Judy Gibson Nancy Gilliam David Green Donnie Grindstaff Kathy Grindstaff Donnie Hartwell Millie Hashe Twonia Hemphill Jean Hensley Betty Hinson Billy Hoover Kathy Howell Charles Inman Carl Joyner James Kelly Kevin Knowlton Steve Knupp Ricky Lanning Stephen Largin Teresa Lavender Wayne Lavender Dallas Lawson Faye Ledford Kaye Ledford Gary Lewis Mark Loftis Patty Loftis Anne MacSorley Eddie Manley Larry Moon Hank Moore Roger Moore Larry Morris Mike Morris Robert Murphy Joan Noblitt Scott Owens Brenda Painter Robin Parker Phyllis Presnell Barbara Ricker Chuck Rose Charles Russell John Sanders 90 Phyllis Saunders Johnny Smith Judy Smith Katherine Smith Connie Stroup Peggy Sutton Glenn Vess Nathan Walker Pam Walker Danny Webb Mary Ann White Dennis Whitson Teresa Whitson Charles Wills Sherry Wilson Mrs. Loretta Bailey Mrs. Nancy Hunter Mr. Roger Morgan Douglas Allison Freddie Allison Karen Allison Romana Allison Teresa Allison Sharon Ashe Gary Autrey Ricky Bailey Jeffrey Bartlett Paul Brooks John Burnette Keith Byrd Paul Corpening Paula Croom Tommy Dale Ray Daniels Teresa Daniels Kirk Davidson Becky Davis Steve Davis Trena Deaton Tim Edwards Becky Ennis Jolene Faw Mark Faw Brenda Foster Allen Galloway Linda Gandee Tony Gilliam Mark Grindstaff Faye Hall Kaye Hampton Michael Harris Sandra Harris Sandy Hathaway James Hayes Lynne Higgins Debbie Hollifield Terry Hoover John Inman Anthony Jackson Mark Jarret 91 Daniel Johnson Dean Jones Mark Jones Glenn Joyner Debbie Keaton Glenn Lanning Linda Lanning Calvin Lavender Gwen Lavender Robin Lawson Nancy Lewis Cynthia Logan Michael Lowery Eric Lytle June Lytle Glenn Marlowe Cheryl Moore Steve Moore Mike Murphy Sarah Norton Teresa Pace Darlene Painter Christine Parker Paul Philbeck Sheila Pope Ricky Reed Debra Rose Ricky Setzer Johnny Shuford Jack Silver Rita Spurlin Antony Sterling Rita Stevens Jerry Stone Carol Teems John Turner Stanley Vess Debbie Walker Randy Watson Terry Webb Timmy White Steve Whitesides 2 WW Wi Vind, em Debbie Williams Joey Williams Daniel Woody William Wright Mr. Roy Dulaney Mr. Thomas Oakley Mr. Baxter Young 92 Mrs. Ruth Hornaday Sixth Grade First Row: Dale Robertson, John- ny Freeman, Earl Parker, Dave Lowdermilk, Paul Woody, Den- nis Smith, Ronald Rose. Second Row: Debbie Carver, Revonda Vess, Katherine Gilliam, Trina Cathey, Veronica Meilhammer, Donna Grindstaff, Robin Silver, Twillia Smith. Third Row: Mike Marsh, Ricky Manick, Loretta Logan, Terri Hemphill, Barbara Lewis, Donna Dees, Debbie Bragdon. Fourth Row: Mrs. Hornaday, Roger Carver, C. W. Barrier, Dale Kirby, Mary Ellen Milstead, Jane Burgin, Angelia Smith, Anna Wills, Patricia Car- land. 93 Mr. Luther Bailey Sixth Grade First Row: Roger Creasman, David Hutchinson, Tony Lawson, Danny Barltett, Rodney Tilson, Gerald Parker, Marty Elrod. Second Row: Diane _ Brooks, Freida Carson, Cynthia Autrey, Choquita Sterling, Vanessa Aut- rey, Patsy Robinson, Gail Lewis, Keith Baker, John Wilson. Third Row: Randy Johnson, Jimmy Owenby, Ronald Brown, Brent Anderson, Violet Gilliland, Judith Hampton, Sharon McEntire, Susan Hensley, Sharon Davis. Fourth Row: Vicki Creasman, Arnita Allison, Jerry Sherman, Lamar Silver, Jane Jenkins, Joyce Walker, Debra Reed, Re- vonda Morris, Mr. Bailey. Mr. Herman Hopper Sixth Grade First Row: Jeff Allison, Ricky Gilliam, Mark Edwards, Dale Lavender, Ralph Harris, Phillip Davis, Michael Foster. Second Row: Eddie Lytle, Carol Bart- lett, Donna Williams, Jeannie Walker, Peggy White, Nancy Bradley, Bea Magniafico, Sandy Murphy, Vickie Renee, Eugene Gilliam. Third Row: Donnie Lytle, Dru Hathcock, Pat Wyatt, Judy Rose, Carolyn Gregory, William Corpening, Yvonne Allison, Bob- by Suttles. Fourth row: Mr. Hop- per, Sheila Bivins, Renee Allison, Sybil Ballard, James Logan, Marlene Burgin, Debbie Farmer, Pam Allison. Mrs. Mildred Tate Fifth Grade First Row: James Haulsey, Vann Lavender, Jimmy Lunsford, Jim- my Williams, David McPeters, Terry Gilliam. Second Row: Jacob Keaton, Mark Davis, Joan- Thomason, Dianne Wilhide, Geraldine Hutchinson, Beth Sawyer, Gale Nanney. Third Row: Mrs. Tate, Debra Hoover, Mark Eller, Michael Moore, Steve Sawyer, Sandra Guffey, Linda Hoyle, Gail Turner, Robin Steele, Sheila Davis. 94 Miss Donna Andrews Fifth Grade First Row: Eugene Reed, Randy Chrisawn, Clifford Largin, Ron- nie Higgins, Garry Hensley, Roger Wilson, Greg McEntire, Tony Silver. Second Row: Mar- cella) Wrenn, Connie Oaks, Barbara Lavender, Debra Buck- ner, Kathy Alhberg, Rhonda Cody, Tina Smith, Donna Rose, Micky Owens. Third Row: Miss Andrews, Debra Turner, Stephen Allison, Dennis Allison, Olin Gainey, Troy Morris, Sherri Ran- dolph, Beverly Kerlee, Donna Dalton, Bobby Gregory. Mrs. Faye Wells Fifth Grade First Row: Randy Brown, David Jarrett, Keith Jolly, Roger Brown, Marvin Gibson, Keith Grindstaff, Mark Logan, Gerald Hutchinson. Second Row: Joni Jones, Lovada Morgan, Kay Nob- litt, Jane Wills, Teresa Harmon, Cathy Noblitt, Linda Barnes, Dale Nanney, Goldie Gilliland, Ronald Parker. Third Row: Mrs. Faye Wells, Susan Allen, Diane Davis, Joan Lytle, Beverly Mc- Kinney, Wanda Davis, Jack Col- lins, Gregory Dale, Keith Holts- claw, David Harris. Miss Doris Jones Fourth Grade First Row: Dennis Lytle, Floyd Foster, John Carson. Second Row: Ricky Lytle, James Walker, Donald Owensby, David Ricketts, Elizabeth Grant, Earlie Smith, Kathy Autry, Toni Murphy, Regenia Deaton. Third Row: Terry Davis, Kathy Effler, Keith Walker, Teri Higgins, Edna Lewis, Gail Lanning, Cathy Burnette, Brenda Lowery, Lisa Hunt, Darlene Davis, Kia Chap- man. Fourth Row: Tim Allison, Scott MacRae, Janice Robinson, Russell Hartwell, William Slagle, Talma Elliott, Jimmy Stevens, Terriel Lytle, Joan Harris, Robin Lindley, Miss Jones. Mrs. Thurlene Hogan Fourth Grade First Row: Raymond Lawson, Dennis Bradley, Eddie Robinson, Tony Moore, William Joyner, Nathan Davis, Michael Elliott, Duane Lipe, Randy Barrier. Second Row: Gay Harris, Pame- la Vess, Marilyn Greenlee, An- gela Pace, Cindy Graves, Teresa Elliott, Karen Padgett, Vanessa Carver, Gennie Warren, Karen Murphy, Keith McCauley. Third Row: Mrs. Hogan, Bill Hatha- way, Rocky Moore, Alecia La- vender, Betty Woody, David Teems, Bill Josey, Francine Walker, Vicki Hoover, Donna Marsh, Marilyn Logan, Mike Lavender. 95 Mrs. Margaret Harris Fourth Grade First Row: Timmy Coyle, Kenny Allison, Steven Philbeck, Mike Blanton, Benjamin Owens, Billy Hensley, Gary McEntire, David Painter, Archie Banner. Second Row: Dernna Randall, Dana Randall, Renee Smith, Gwynne McFalls, Kathy Buckner, Patricia Ramsey, Susan Faw, Sammy Gilliland. Third Row: Mrs. Harris, Lucinda Gibbs, Eugene Bartlett, Sharon Robertson, Frank Rip- py, Gloria Jones, Lisa Swepson, Dennis Rose, Gerald McPeters, Thomas Daniels, Johnny Elrod, Tina Legg, Regina Morris. Mrs. Clara Rayburn Third Grade First Row: Beth Metcalf, Mary Gilliam, Todd Foster, Ramona Hall, Barbara Boyce, Valerie Greenlee, Donna Buckner. Se- cond Row: Jeanna Penland, Mark Dale, Billy Saunders, Wiley Johnson, Treva Stevens, Faith Faw, Mark Grooms, Eric Marlowe, Jeffrey Ricketts. Third Row: Joey Mangiafico, Chris Grant, Roger Stevens, Jeffrey Hudgins, Tamara Pope, Jan Stone, Gregory Allison, Mrs. Rayburn. Mrs. Janet Norton Third Grade First Row: Susan Reed, Karen Bailey, Jimmy Jones, Gregory Allison, Jonathan Frye, Darrell Carson, Woodrow Walker, Vickie Burnette. Second Aow: Jerry Nichols, Douglas Bivins, Chris- tine Galloway, Roger Bailey, Rhonda Walker, Cecilia Gilliam, Katie Parker, Mary Bartlette. Third Row: Richard Logan, Vic- tor Poe, Lynn Parker, Randy Johnson, Kenneth Harris, Pam Cox, Susan Reed, Lisa Elliott, Bernadine Lytle, Teresa John- son, Mrs. Norton. 96 Miss Glenda Clontz Third Grade First Row: Benny Ashe, Mark Murphy, Dennis Owenby, John- ny Summey. Second Row: Gre- gory Smith, Eric Jones, Jimmy Moore, Wadean Griffin, Betty Sawyer, Deborah Brown, Don- na Early, Annette Peek. Third Row: Barbara Bartlett, Steve Poteat, Douglas Gibson, Tim- my Nanney, Deanne Hensley, Mark Jackson, Deborah Slagle. | Fourth Row: Billie Jo Davis, Ruth Largin, Gloria Collins, Lisa Morris, Myra Jenkins, Gary Moon, Sharon Woody, Miss Clontz. Mrs. Kathryn Lovette Second Grade First Row: Rodney Lawson, Steve Hoover, Steve Jarrett, Clyde Eck, Jr., Chester Gilliam. Second Row: Rachel Smith, Monica Brooks, Debbie Gallo- way, Charlene Hicks, Laurel Moore, Gwendylyn Moore, Shel- by Hensley, Sharon Robinson. Third Row: Kim Gregory, Rita Summey, Kathy Noblitt, Debbie Davis, Wayne Thomas, Clifford Kelly, Jr., Loretta Duncan, Theresa Brown. Fourth Row: Sheilia Moore, Douglas Bur- nette, Brenda Jordan, Teresa Ellis, Keaton Gillis, Steve Gilli- land, Michael Grant, Teresa Frady, Mrs. Kathryn Lord Lovette. 97 Mrs. Vickie Yarbrough Second Grade First Row: Tim Noblitt, Wanda Croom, Roy Hensley, Wilma White, Vonnie Freeman, Dar- lene Gilliland, Debbie Warren, Lisa Souther. Second Row: Diane Edwards, Janet Robin- son, Ronnie Boles, Steve New- ton, Terry Lewis, Jeffrey Lytle, Keith Effler. Third Row: Mrs. Yarbrough, Chris Brigman, Ran- dy Wilson, John Suttles, Melin- da Dale, Andy Griffin, William Logan, Paula Lytle, Tina Parker, Tammy Moore. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindley Second Grade First Row: Michael Moore, Cal- vin Stevens, Wilburn Moore, David Elliott, Doyle Morgan. Second Row: Luann Allison, Scott Lawson, Sherrill Harris, Mary Gilliland, Tony Loftin, Cynthia Souther, Tony Blanken- ship, Wayne Pack, Wendy Jones. Third Row: Goldie Snow, Jimmy Padgham, Chris Lowder- milk, Ty-Ronica Miller, Tonie Hudgins, Teresa Elliott, Marie Smith, Eunice Daniel. Fourth Row: Cathy Simmons, Sandra Burnette, Hope Faw, Joel Bart- lett, Lynn Burgin, Raymond Caswell, Rosetta Moore, Mrs. Lindley. Mrs. Maybelle Buchanan First Grade First Row: Allen Bailey, Jody Lewis, David Jaynes, Lynn Nichols, Jeffrey Allison, Michael McEntire, Dale Anderson, Re- gina Parker. Second Row: Cathy Boles, Keith Woody, Elizabeth Brigman, Martha Legg, Kimber- ly Vess, Suzanne English, Rich- ard Wilhide, Debra Hudgins. Third Row: Pamela Taylor, John Faw, Ricky Hensley, Kevin Davis, Elizabeth Josey, Charles Johnson, Kay Brown, Mrs. Buchanan. Mrs. Annie Twitty Second Grade First Row: Randy Loftin, Rus- sell Tate, Stephen Walker, John- ny McKinney, Dwain Dalton, Billy Hollifield. Second Row: Christopher Thomas, Jeanne Painter, Rosa Carson, Sonya Searcy, Tina Higgins, Beth Creasman, Emilie Jackson. Third Row: Sallie Logan, Steven McKinney, Dale Gregory, Glenda Brooks, Debbie Marlowe, Jef- rey Moore, Gary Effler, Wendy Galloway. Fourth Row: Eric Murphy, Stephen Jenkins, Marlg™ Barlowe, Janet Johnson, Lisa Hutchinson, Lendren_ Saine, Robert Sherman, Woodrow Gil- liland, Mrs. Twitty. Mrs. Mary Gowan First Grade First Row: Donnie Cody, Mike Pope, Kevin Sawyer, Jimmey Gregory, Donnie McKinney, Ronny Summey, Kenneth Vess. Second Row: Craig Bartlett, Ann Brown, .Vickie Reed, Amy Grant, Lisa Ann Foster, Leisa Barrier, Annette Ledford. Third Row: Yvonne Moore, Valerie Al- lison, Renita Lytle, Keith Peek, Lisa Gay Davis, Randy Hum- phries, Lorianne Penland. Fourth Row: Mrs. Gowan, Jeff Grind- staff, Julie Martin, Donna Baker, Jeff Bartlett, Darren Logan, Sue Vess, David Knupp. Mrs. Beulah Nichols First Grade First Row: Tanya Allison, Angela Ellis, Janet Burleson, Tony Brooks, Tracy Vess, Todd Grind- staff. Second Row: Melanie Til- son, Lisa Walker, Mari-Beth Bradley, Paula Cox, Cindy Johnson, Sherry Bell, Susan In- man, Kevin Poe. Third Row: Mrs. Nichols, Scotty Poteat, Tony Lunsford, Christopher Swepson, Scott Allison, Ran- dall Padgham, Creed Hashe, David Taylor, Ricky Marsh. Mrs. Maphra Bennett Specia! Education First Row: Gladys Murphy, Vickie Moore, Billy Johnson, Gary Bailey. Second Row: Audie Bartlett, Ronnie Johnson, Steve Strickland, Junie Duncan, Dian- ne McGinnis, Phyllis Ashs. Third Row: Mrs. Maphra Ben- nett. Mrs. Adelaide McKelvey First Grade First Row: Troy Duncan, Aaron Vess, Mark Effler, Shannon Bul- Iman, Tony Wren, Duane Moore. Second Row: Carolyn Stevens, Regina Manick, Jeannine Alli- son, Amy Elkins, Dawne Foster, Tammy Bailey, Annis Lytle, Trena Davis. Third Row: Linda Silver, Mark Grant, Lynda Grind- staff, Kathy Wyatt, Michael Al- len, Kimberly Smith, Michael Carr, Stewart Vess. Fourth Row: Mrs. McKelvey, Bruce Deaton, Thomas Gillis, James Kelly, Annette Lytle, Lynette Allison, Sharon Moore, Johnny Rose. tH 1] a ee eae 1} I hry Mrs. Brooks Allison, Elementary Librarian, encourages reading Miss Janet Goff teaches some of the basic skills in music to enjoyment and keeps a well-organized library. the elementary grades. Mr. Stephen Fortenberry, a special education teacher, aids the students in improving their reading abilities. Le Bynes Y AVI WH = Our hard working teacher aides this year are: First Row: Mrs. “Doing their thing’, for safety are First Row: Robin Hartwell, Elsie Robinson, Mrs. Margie Hass. Second Row: Mrs. Star Hashe, Emmett Anderson, Dallas Lawson, Glenn Barrier. Second Row: Mrs. Margaret Adams. Third Row: Mrs. Betsy Jones. Fourth Robert Murphy, Carol Joyner, Eugene Anderson, Dean Carson, Row: Mrs. Judy Eck, Mrs. Dot Grindstaff, and Mrs. Mildred Jeffrey Freeman. McCauley. 100 RESERVE NOTE {UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A Spirit of Ceonomy 101 BURGIN HARDWARE Complete Hardware Goods Marion, North Carolina Phone 695-8351 GREESON AUTO SUPPLY “Let’s Do Business Together” 117 West Court Street Marion, North Carolina GOUGE PAINT GLASS CO. Highest Quality—Paint Glass 119 South Main Street Marion, North Carolina SMITH’S FURNITURE CO., INC. Marion, North Carolina “Not the Cheapest, But the Best For Your Money” HARVEST DRIVE-IN Marion, North Carolina Highway 70 West “Finest in Foods” 102 FULLER’S JEWELRY Elgin and Bulova Watches Diamonds American Tourister Luggage We Give S H Green Stamps McDOWELL INSURANCE AGENCY Marion, North Carolina H AND S TIRE COMPANY Guaranteed Caps One Day Service Highway 70 West Phone 697-4414 MARION BUICK CO., INC. 25 Garden Street Marion, North Carolina IDEAL CLEANERS 113 West Henderson Street We Call for and Deliver Marion, North Carolina CENTER PHARMACY Reliable Prescription Service Free Delivery Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-7814 a ee ee ee eee 103 Compliments of THE GENT’S SHOPPE “Keep Cool — Stay in School” SERVICE PHARMACY “Builders of Better Health’ S. Main St. Marion, N. C. Phone 695-5631 or 697-9311 W. M. Jordan J. H. Lowder EDGE’S DISCOUNT CENTER 36 N. Main Street Marion, North Carolina LOWES OF MARION Marion, North Carolina Phone 697-9761 Compliments of MONTY’S RECORD SHOP 104 WISEMAN MOTOR COMPANY Top Quality Used Cars Highway 221 70 West Marion, North Carolina PILOT HOUSE MOTEL RESTAURANT 2 Miles North of Marion, North Carolina RAMBLE RACK, INC. Discount Clothing for All The Family Highway 221 North Marion, North Carolina HAWKIN’S LUMBER COMPANY “All Your Building Needs” Clear Creek Marion, North Carolina THRIFT FURNITURE COMPANY Marion, North Carolina HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR FUTURE? McDowell Technical Institute us: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS: College Transfer Division Appalachian State University Extension Program : Ree Vocational Division Technical Division : ; Auto Body Repair Business Accounting : ae : Auto Mechanics Business Administration Electrical Installation Executive Secretarial and Maintenance Business Secretarial Hospital Plant Maintenance and Engineering Welding Traffic and Transportation Please Contact: Director, Student Personnel McDowell Technical Institute P.O. Box Drawer 1049 Marion, North Carolina Compliments of Marion Motors, Inc. Ford — Mercury Marion, N. C. Compliments of H and B Lumber Co. 105 Cross Cotton Mills Co. Double Corded and Combed Knitting Yarns Highest Quality Ralph’s Motor Sales, Inc. Jeep Sales and Services and Parts Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711 Telephone 669-7302 106 Norton Furniture Co., Inc. Complete Home Furnishings Phone 668-4542 Old Fort, North Carolina John’s Self Service Meats and Groceries Phone 668-7725 Old Fort, North Carolina Compliments of the Employees at COLLINS AIKMAN 107 Stuckey’s Pecan Shoppe OLD FORT, NORTH CAROLINA Drexel Enterprises, Inc. A Division of Drexel Enterprises, Inc. WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF QUALITY FURNITURE Marion, North Carolina 28752 108 Bill’s Billiards Catawba Avenue Old Fort, North Carolina Westmoreland—Hawkins Funeral Home 24 Hour Ambulance Service Phone 697-1116 Marion, North Carolina Sobol House of Furnishing Quality—Taste—Price Richardson Blvd. Black Mountain Phone 669-6125 109 GOLDEN SKILLET Fried Chicken YOU NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD Black Mountain, N. C. OLD FORT BARBER SHOP Best Wishes From Wayne, Don, Jim, and Marion Main Street Old Fort, North Carolina GIBBS ELECTRIC AND SUPPLY COMPANY Full Line of Glidden Paints Hot-Point Appliances Hardware Main Street Old Fort, N. C. WINN - DIXIE of Greenville, Inc. P.O. Box 1088 Greenville, South Carolina 29602 110 WALKER’S GROCERY and Service Station Feed — Seed — Fertilizer Route 2 Old Fort, N. C. OLD FORT GOLF COURSE Phone 668-4256 Route 2 Old Fort, North Carolina B. C. MOORE AND SONS, INC. Buy From Moore and Save More Marion, North Carolina THE HAROLD DYSART COMPANY Rt. 4, Marion, N. C. LENNOX Heating and Air Conditioning Selected Commercial Construction VALLEY REALTY COMPANY, INC. REALTORS Hiway 70 West Black Mountain, North Carolina Finley Stepp and Wm. Nichols Phone 669-7111 RIDDLE’S FLOWER SHOP 111 Cherry St. Black Mountain, North Carolina Phone 669-7496 WARD’S DRUG STORE Prescription Service Phone 669-7980 Black Mountain, N. C. DRUGS COSMETICS TOILETRIES STAFFORD AND FENDER MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Highway 70 West Phone 669-4131 Black Mountain, N. C. a Co COMMERCIAL PRINTERS PRES? Phone 697-9563 300 Glenwood Ave. Marion, N. C. ugh R. W. COOK Electrical Contractor Black Mountain, N. C. Phone 669-3082 Box 806 WOODCOCK MOTORS, INC. Highway 70 Black Mountain, N. C. Galaxie Torino Thunderbird Maverick Mustang John Woodcock, Jr. Bus. Phone Vice-President 669-6441 CAROLINA JEWELERS 106 Broadway, Black Mountain Elgin Watches “Wedding Bells’ Diamonds WHITE’S GULF SERVICE U-Haul Trucks and Trailers Marion, North Carolina Suburban’ | Propane GAS SERVICE ANYWHERE HOMES FARMS INDUSTRY 1es iture Industr itu Broyhill Furn NEC: Marion Otis L. Broyhill Plant “ONLY THE LOOK IS EXPENSIVE” 112 McMURRAY CHEVROLET CO., INC. Box 578 Black Mountain, North Carolina BLACK MOUNTAIN LUMBER COMPANY Black Mountain, North Carolina MARION MANUFACTURING COMPANY Excellence In Fabrics Area Code 704 697-1151 wh McCALL’S FUNERAL HOME Oxygen Equipped Ambulance Service Phone 697-1120 Marion, North Carolina Phone 668-4377 Old Fort, North Carolina 113 HOLIDAY DRY CLEANING Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co., Inc. Marion, North Carolina DONATIONS Shuford Furniture Co. Hagna and Fields Record Shop Oasis News Stand Marion Lake Club INGLES For Reasonable Prices Marion, North Carolina YOUNG’S SHOE STORE 28 South Main Street Marion, North Carolina Marion Oil Co., Inc., Distributor GULF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PHONE 695-7241 BOX 307 MARION, N. C. 114 YOU'VE LOT TO PEPSI aed Of PEPSI’S GOT A PEPSI COLA BOTTLING LOT TO COMPANY OF HICKORY GIVE Compliments of ROSES Marion, North Carolina MUSTARD’S LAST STAND “Home of the Giant Burger” Good Soft Ice Cream Phone 668-4737 OLD FORT INSURANCE AGENCY Paul Richardson Owner and Manager Representing Leading Stock Companies Cohama Knitting Mills A Division of United Merchants P.O. Box 278 Old Fort, North Carolina Old Fort Discount Center Health and Beauty Aids “YOUR HAPPY SHOPPING STORE Catawba Avenue am Old Fort North Carolina Marion, North Carolina 115 HARRIS RADIO AND TV SERVICE LYTLE AND WILLIS Main Street Groceries and Meats Old Fort, North Carolina 28762 Phone 668-4243 Phone 668-4602 Old Fort, North Carolina OLD FORT CLEANERS FAW PLUMBING and HEATING, INC. Hardware — Household Gifts East Railroad St. Catawba Ave. Old Fort, N. C. Phone 668-7763 668-4548 Professional Cleaning and Laundry Service COMMUNITY FOOD MARKET Meats and Groceries Old Fort, North Carolina OLD FORT SHELL STATION Phone 668-7868 116 WESTERN AUTO “The Family Store” PARKER HOSIERY COMPANY Old Fort, North Carolina Old Fort, North Carolina Fine Class Rings Yearbooks Diplomas Awards Graduation Announcements. ) Serving the Third al Generation of America’s Finest Students INDIAN CREEK CAMPGROUND P.O. Box 236 Cherokee, N. C. Howard Bivins—Owner Phone 497-4361 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS Trout Fishing Pine Valley Furniture, Inc. Old Fort, North Carolina “Pine Means A Relaxed Friendly Place” 117 OLD FORT FINISHING PLANT Division of United Merchants and Manufacturing, Inc. — ee STUDENT TRAINEES: Craig Hogan and Johnny Painter 8 Lily apd hi Me A) sl DYERS AND FINISHERS Old Fort, North Carolina 118 HENRY RANKIN IIl AST Prudential Ins. Co. of America Rt. Box 354 668-4576 Life — Health — Accident BAKER’S AMOCO Bat Cave Road Old Fort, North Carolina “A FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL” GLADY’S FLOWER SHOP Flowers for all Occasions Phone 668-4526 Old Fort, North Carolina OLD FORT SUPERMARKET Complete Line of Groceries Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-7828 119 HUGHES’ DEPARTMENT STORE Catawba Avenue Old Fort, North Carolina NICHOLS’ ONE HOUR CLEANING SERVICE Old Fort, North Carolina EAST MAIN AMERICAN Old Fort, North Carolina Telephone 668-4757 Owned and Operated by W. T. Whisnant REVIS’S SUNOCO Bat Cave Road Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-7743 POTEAT’S ESSO Interstate 40 and Bat Cave Road Old Fort, North Carolina Phone 668-4381 Si inn See — oi State 1007 E. Marion St. — P.O. Drawer 1150 Shelby, North Carolina 28105 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 120 CLAUDETTE’S HENSLEY’S STUDIO 10 Main Street Marion, North Carolina Phone 697-2245 HOGAN FLORIST AND GIFTS 128 S. Main St. Marion, N. C. Phone 695-4291 Carroll and Joyce Hogan, Owners BALLEW MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Phone 695-1157 Marion, North Carolina “Where Friends Meet Friends” LOVEN FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings Since 1950 Phone 695-8211 6-8 Main Street Marion, North Carolina 121 BURANDS “Distinctive Clothes” for Men and Women Marion Morganton THE BARGAIN STORE “Surprising Value” B. M. Eckerd Marion, North Carolina FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK of Marion, North Carolina ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY Marion North Carolina A RICE S WHITE Marion Asheville NATIONWIDE INSURANCE AGENTS Brady Brooks — Ted Lowery Jack Randolph WEST COURT FOOD CENTER Open every night ’til 10 P.M. Plenty of Free Parking Phone 695-8231 BLACK MOUNTAIN ESSO, INC. 301 State Street — P.O. Box 596 Phone 9-8826 Black Mountain, N. C. KEY CITY PHARMACY Phone: 669-5231 Black Mountain, North Carolina 122 Best Deal In Town Antiques — Upholstering — Sterilizing Cut-Rate SJurniture Store New Used Furniture Antiques A. M. Evans—Owner—A. L. Caraway 121 S. Main Street Dial 695-3044 Marion, N. C. Rush Blanton “Bill” Howle MARION PHARMACY 6 North Main Street Marion, N. C. “Let Us Fill Your Next Presc ription” Phone 697-9661 Night Phones: 695-2351 — 697-7541 R. C. MOSS CO. Garden and Key Shop Black Mountain, North Carolina Bob and Alleen Moss Owners ETTA PAPER BOX COMPANY, INC. Manufacturer of all kinds of set-up and folding boxes Marion, North Carolina PYATT HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 300 Glenwood Ave. Marion, North Carolina 28762 Phone 697-3363 A Spirit of Memories and Cxpectations 123 Al Changing Spirit A future career. Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. — Gibran p Mr. P. W. Greer — a new school and a new home. iid MAE i He a H Ae sa iy Y MH cee oe nate a ty The old must constantly give way to the new. 125 Onward to the future Day is done... Farewell to you and the youth | have spent with you. It was but yesterday we met in a dream. You have sung to me in my aloneness and | of your longings have built a tower in the sky. But now our sleep has fled and our dream is over, and it is no longer dawn. The noontide is upon us and our half waking has turned to a fuller day, and we must part. If in the twilight of memory we should meet once more, we shall speak again together and you shall sing to me a deeper song. And if our hands should meet in another dream, we shall build another tower in the sky. — Gibran Poignant memories are Present as | write these closing lines to the 1971 ARROWHEAD. The Seniors can remember vividly many events which have occured in the Past twelve years. As editor, | would hope that this edition of the ARROW- HEAD will help sustain these memories of Old Fort High School. Certainly, we as individual members of a class _ will never be able to visit Old Fort High, roam the hall, watch the Redskins roll to victory, or visit with favorite teachers — the high school will no longer exist. Congratulations to those who will attend the new school, Make the most of the oppor- tunities offered to you. Take with you the “spirit of Old Fort’ and use it to make the new school the best in the state. In closing, | should like to thank all the members of the annual 128 Staff, who worked diligently to make this the best book ever; the faculty, who were tolerant of our interruptions and ag- grevations; the merchants and industries, who helped with the finances; and to all the students, who make a yearbook Possible. | would like to especially thank Mary Rhinehardt and Mrs. Marston, who had _ the patience to put up with me for 128 Pages. Good-bye and good luck to all of you and to Old Fort. Vz, a ie Vicki Hornaday — editor eT 3 7810 43458659 9 NC REF 371.8 OF 1971 Old Fort high echool 19- P17 2012 37810434586599 McDowell County Public Library 80 West Court Street Marion, NC 28762