Perry High School - Perryscope Yearbook (Perry, GA)

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The 1987 Perryscope Staff is proud to catch the wave of a new beginning and come out with “The Real Thing,” the 1987 Per- ryscope. The 1987 yearbook looks at life — the real thing — at Perry High and in the outside world. From getting Mrs. Smith’s French verb box in order, cramming for Mrs. Lee’s AP test, or doing Mr. Thompson’s trig problems, to leaving at 3:15 to go to work at “The Pig,” to practice cheerleading, or to do homework, Perry High students are shak- en out of dreams and fantasies and brought back to the real world. We face a world with increasing crime rates and widespread famine, terrorism and prejudice. Yet ours is a world full of hope and full of people who really care. We have said to our generation, “We are the World!”, and we have reached “Hands across America.” We have responded to the destruction in Mexico and have helped to rebuild The Lady at home. We have seen the problems, but have not forgotten we are part of the solution. We remember that we have each other to walk with to the future. Friends help us smile at our past, face the real thing in the present, and believe in the future. Top: Tony Hudson. Matt Morgan, Bill Gottschalk, and Lee Blum watch the girls go by. Lower Left: Tyrone Tharpe, Natasha Willis, and Travis Oliver take a break. Lower Middle: Debbie Findley, everyone’s special friend at PHS. Lower Right: Jennifer Nelson and Steve Dennard: My Friend — the touch of your love is a gift I will never forget.” 7

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The Real Thing Flag Girls ’86: Pam Jones, Carla Cainion, Tasha Willis, Lillian Alford. Cynthia Manson, Beverly Martin Valerie Clark and Clint Crozier strike a pose for the photographer. Middle Right: Amy Mizell, Christy Young, and Jenny Ward — Friends! Lower Left: Bobby Releford and Richard Napier enjoy lunch together. Lower Right: Perry High’s favorite couple — Mr. Murphy Miss Rogers 6

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1987 Dedication Recipient Coach James Kinchen After much thought and consideration, the fall quarter journalism students chose Coach James Kinchen as the recipient of the dedication for the 1986-87 Perryscope. The students made their de- cision based on his contributions to the school and student body and his assets as a teacher. He is a strong teacher and wonderful example who is greatly concerned with students and their learning abilities. Coach Kinchen is a life-long resident of Houston County, Elko, Georgia, where he is actively in- volved in church activities. He is a member and deacon of Spring Creek Baptist Church. With a standing ovation from students and teachers at last spring’s Honors Day ceremonies, he was announced as “Teacher of the Year” by the administration and faculty. Noted by all as one of Perry High’s very best teachers, Kinchen teach- es math at the school and has coached every sport except baseball and tennis. We would like to thank Coach Kinchen for ev- erything he has done for Perry High School. He holds tremendous respect from the faculty and love and appreciation from the students. His hard work and dedication will always be remembered. Thanks for everything, Coach “K”! Upper right: Coach James Kinchen follows In the tradition of Perry High’s coaching greats. Lower left: Coach Kinchen as Perry High School’s 1985-86 Teacher of the Year. Lower right: Coach Kinchen shows tension of exciting football game at the Panther Pit.