Port St Joe High School - Monument Yearbook (Port St Joe, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1977 volume:

MONUMENT-1977 Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High School “Hail alma mater, to thee we sing our praise, through the halls of learning we march ever on. mysteries of life unfold, veiled in lustrous film of gold revealing paths of truth and love.” The Core of Your Life Table of Contents Administration.....................13 Underclassmen......................21 Activities.........................44 Features...........................83 Athletics..........................96 Seniors...........................146 New Beginnings H.S. Rice How often we wish for another chance To make a fresh beginning. A chance to blot out our mistakes And change failure to winning ... And it does not take a new year To make a brand new start. It only takes the deep desire To try with all our heart To live a little better And to always be forgiving And to add a little “sunshine” To the world in which we’re living . .. So never give up in despair And think that you’re through. For there’s always a tomorrow And a chance to start anew. Though You Travel the World Over to Find • • • • 3 Theme The Middle of Your Life, You Must....... Seek Out The Core or You Will Find it not The Beginning is where it starts for you_ 5 Theme Then There Is The Core Of Your Life, i 6 ---Your Horizon Is Now. Homecoming Homecoming Queen Homecoming day starts ofT with a big parade with the band, cheerleaders and all members of the court, along with many floats ... The night of the game St. Joe played Wakulla and the Sharks won 9 to 7. At half time the crowd awaits the big moment of The 1976-77 Homecoming Queen.......... Miss Sissy Lowery!! Above: Sissy tells everyone just how it all hap- pened. Bottom: Sissy and her escort Mark posed for a picture in the Homecoming Parade 8 Miss Sissy Lowery 9 Student Life The activities here at PSJHS keep the students busy 24 hrs. a day and seven days a week. The excitement of each is different from each one. Homecoming is the biggest, with the floats, parade, the Friday night Game and Dance. But the thing that tenses everyone is waiting to crown the queen at half time. Then everything and everyone boogies down with excitement the last two quarters to make a fantastic win for the fighting sharks. Deep down in- side each individual student has the spirit and love to throw out to every- one when they really let go and at PSJHS we call that SHARK PRIDE. Right: Mr. Fortner's class participales in making letters for their door during Homecoming Week Bottom: Students pretend to study while making streamers to go on a float for the Homecoming Parade. Students Participate In School 10 Activities To Make Them Greater Top: Raymond and Tiggcr pose for the camera at Grad Nite '77 for the Seniors. Left: Vicki does her thing at the 1977 Homecoming Football Game. Bottom: Ms. Peters. Miss Eells, and Kat- nna talk over what their going to put on the girl's locker room doors. For the Door Contest. Student Life Excitement Goes On Forever At PSJHS The Boys P.E. Class get in some heavy wrestling during class. Bottom Left: A view of the Soph- omore Float during the Homecoming Parade. Bottom Right: Cheerleaders cheer their hearts content to win the Homecoming Game of the year. E]) M E EJ H Faculty Faculty Probes New Kenneth Herring. Austin Peay State Univ.. Clarksville. Tcnn.. B.S. Auburn Univ.. M Ed. Auburn. Ala.; Principal. Edwin G. Wil- liams. Fla. A M Univ., Tallahassee. Fla.. M.E., Asst. Princ. Connie Kirkland. School Sec. Betty Bouington. School Treasurer. Rita Sanders. B.A. from Judson. M.A. from Univ. of Alabama. Brenda Wood, Guidance Receptionist. Sara A. Riley, Mast, of Education in Guid- ance, B.S. in Business Ed., Fla. A M Mar- garet Biggs, Troy State Univ.. Troy. Ala. B.S. in English; Language Arts. Jacquline Price, Centre College of Kentucky, Danville. Ken- tucky, B.S. in English; Language Arts. 4 Dimensions In Teaching Alice Machen. Troy State Univ.. Troy. Ala. B.S. in English; Language Arts. Catherine Ramsey, Univ of West Florida. Pensacola. Fla., B.S. m English; Language Arts. Lew an a Patterson, Troy State Univ.. Troy. Ala., B.S. in English; Language Arts. Marlene Whitfield, University of Montevallo. Montevallo. Ala., B.S. in English and Science. Ann Aldndge. Florence Slate Univ., B.S. degree in Music Education and History; Choral. Sarah Arrant, Troy State Univ.. B.S. degree in Social Science; Social Studies. Betty Hines. Western Kentucky Univ., B.A. degree in Art. Kesley Colbert. University of the South. B.S. degree in History; Social Studies. Manon Craig. Clemson University. B.S degree in English and Biology. Also, an M.S. degree in Physical Education Adminis- tration. and Supervision from Flonda State University. 15 Faculty Faculty Proves To Charles Fortner. Florida State University. B.S. Degree in Social Studies; Clarence Mo nettc. Southern University in Baton Rouge. Louisiam. Librarian; Judy Williams. Univer- sity or Southern Mississippi. B.S. Degree in History. Ray Smith. Troy State University. B.M.E. Degree. Band. Jean Stebel. Bath School of Art in Sumcrsct, England; Charles Watson. University of Monterallo. B.A. Degree, also University or West Flonda. M E. Degree. So- cial Studies. Carol Cathey. Flonda State University. B.S. in Mathematics; Mariam Dismuke. Auburn University. Auburn. Alabama. B.S in Science; Chris Early. University of West Flonda. Pensacola. Flonda. B.A. in Political Science. MathemaUcs. 16 Be True Examples Barbara Eells, Nichols Slate. Thibodeaux. La.. B.S. in Physical Education; Mike Her- ring, University of South Carolina. Colum- bia. South Carolina. B.S. in Biology. Science; William Lane. Florida A M University. Tal- lahassee. Honda. B.S. m Health and Physical Education. Physical Education Gerald Lcwtcr. Livingston. University, M.A. in Physical Education; Charles Osborne. Flonda A M University. Tallahassee. Flor- ida. B.S. in Science and Mathematics. Science; Elaine Peters. Flonda A M Univer- sity. Tallahassee. Florida. B.S. Degree in Physical Education. Charles Reynolds. Jacksonville State Univer- sity. Jacksonville. Alabama. B.S. in Business Education. Mathematics; Hugh Smith. Southwest Missoun State. Spnngfield. Mis- souri. B.S. in Mathematics and Electronics. Mathematics; Wayne Taylor. University of Georgia. Athens. Georgia. B.S. in Physical Education. 17 Faculty Teachers Pursue Lamar Faison. D.C.T. A graduate of Troy State University where he majored in Physi- cal Education and Social Studies. Maxine Gant, Special Education, a graduate of Fla. A. M. University where she obtained a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education and a M S. Degree in Superintendent Administrative Certificate Reading Exceptional Educa- tion. Linda Kent. VOE. A graduate of Gulf Coast Community College and Florida Stale University; where she obtained a B.S. in Business Education. Minnie Likely. Special Education, a graduate of Fla. A. M. University where she obtained a B.S. Degree in Home Economics Education and Exceptional Child Education. James Parker. Paint Body A graduate of the Uni- versity of West Rorida. Sammy Parker. Auto Mechanics A graduate of the University of West Ronda where he majored in Voca- tional Education. Carl White. Industrial Arts, a graduate of the University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, where he obtained a B.S. Degree in Education. Christ- ine White. Business Education, a graduate of Stillman College. Tuscaloosa. Ala., where she obtained a B.S. Degree in Business Adminis- tration Education Hugh Smith. Mathemat- ics B.S. in Mathematics and Electronics Southwest Missouri Slate Springfield. Mis- souri. William Wood. Mathematics-B.S. in Mathematics from Troy Slate University. Troy Alabama 18 Academic Excellence William Parker. Welding, a graduate of the University of North Florida Jr. College. Jack- sonville. where he obtained a standard Rank 111 Certificate. William Smith. Work Experi- ence. A graduate of Troy Slate Univ. and M. Division Golden Stale Seminary. Mill Valley. Calif. Mrs. S.F. Cooper. Flonda A. M. Uni- versity Tallahassee Flonda. B.S Degree. J.T. Wood. Building Trades, a graduate of the University of West Florida where he ob- tained a Vocational Teaching Degree Capt. Cassam, graduate of Quincy High School. Quincy. Mass. He attended Tuffs University. Medford Mass. Also a U.S. Naval Post grad- uate school. Monterey Cal. He obtained a B.S. in Engineering and a M S In Manage- ment Comm. Humphreis. attended Georgia Military Academy. Also the University of Florida, Gansiville. Fla. Attended the U.S. Navy Flight Training program and a gradu- ate of Armed Force Staff College Norfork Va. Helen L. Ramsey, attended Mississippi State University for Women, obtained a B.S. Flor- ida Stale University graduate Work. Mrs. Howell attended Fla. Sute Univ,-B.S. De- gree in Elem Education and Jr. High Science Mrs. Bond Rosary Hill College in Buff. N.Y. and obtained a B.S. in science education. 19 Faculty and Administration n involved Administration 20 School Board Members: (left to right) Waylon Graham, Fred Greer, Kenneth Whitfield. Walter Wilder. Paul Sewell. Gene RafTield W Sf I] 2) US m d jl, c3 Juniors Booging The 1976-77 Juniors are the most out- standing class of the year! The Junior class places second this year with their float, with the title. “SHARKS RING OUT VICTORY”. The 1976-77 Jrs raise money by having the concessions at football and basketball games. They also sell magazines in an effort to have one of the greatest proms and ban- quets ever. But the words that describe Jrs best are “Booging” class of “78”. Mary Dell Adkinson Sieve Allen Andrew Amerson Jeffery Andrews Eugene Bailey Derrick Beard Joseph Bearden Craig Besore Mike Boatright Robert Branch Dewayne Brant Mary Margaret Bray 22 Juniors Vcrlene Briggs Jerome Brown Regina Brownell Gregpry Burkett Gregg Chason Bobby CosUn Steve Craft Donna Jo Davis Raymond Davis Cassandra Dixon Rebecca Dumgan Kim Ernest Lloyd Ethendge Janey Farmer VIicheal Fennell James Finn Teresa Fortner Diane Freeman Terresa Gaddis Barbara Gainer 23 Juniors Juniors Reach Leslie Gainious Preston Gant Steve Gibson Deanna Givens Sheila Giiem Alice GofT Karen Gray Donnie Gulliot Suzanne Hammock Donna Harper Dennis H arcus Billy Charles Harris Anglea Harvey Rhonda Heath Linda Hemng Brenda Hill Charlotte Jenkins Teresa Jolley Billy Kennedy Charles Kilbom For The Top Audrey King Nancy Knox Viefld Land Becky Langston Lynn Laramore Karen Little Linda Lynch Lisa McCoy Duane McFarland Julane McFarland Linda McGee Gordon Mclnnis Donald McLawhon Linda Mangun Gary Minger Mahan Murdock Keith Neel Barry Nobles Gerald Norwood Steve Osborne 25 Juniors Jrs. Strive For Randy Parker Marty Posey Dashean Powell Danny Peak Tom Robinson Chip Pollock Tammy RafTield Deanna Ramsey Teresa Register Carlton Rich Kelvin Rouse Brenda Rushing Linda Rushmg John SchefTcr Diana Sealey Bill Shirah Cathy Simpson A1 Smith Dusty Sutt Connie Stoutamire 26 Tomorrows Life Wade Stoutamire Deborah Stutzman Sammy Sweazy Teresa Sweet Timothy Taylor Anthony Thomas Keith Tillery Gregg Todd Stayce Trammel Kenneth Turner Scott Walker Craig Weimorts Gary White Robert White Mano Whitehead 27 Juniors Portray Spirit Linda Whitfield Dale Wilhite Delores Wilkinson Hughey Williams Johnny Williams Randel Williams Joseph Wilson Dewayne Woullard Randell Wright Valerie Wynn Sandra Young Harland Haddock 28 Future Seniors of 78 Sophomores Sophomores Climb The The Sophomore Class starts out the year by placing third in the float com- petition at Homecoming. Throughout the year they show school spirit and participate in various activities. The 76- 77 class of sophomores are truly a class to be remembered. Kirk Abrams Clara Allen Charles Alsobrook Barney Amerson John Anderson Kathalene Bailey Pauicia Bailey Peggy Bailey Sandra Bailey Phoebe Barlow Tripp Barrier Terry Baxley Joyce Baxter Beverly Beard Lynn Besore Lynn Blick Beverly Bolden Denise Bond Shane Boucher Tom Bouington Willie Boykins Randy Branson Stan Brant Mike Burke Willard Burkett Brenda Burrows Mareda Burrows Tonya Cannon Mike Ca sani Eunice Chambers Greg Cloud Phil Collier James Collinsworth Karen Collinsworth Brenda Daniels 30 Ladder of Education Tom Darragh Mary Ellen Davis Tommy Davis Danny Dewitt Chandler Diiesbach Ous Dunlap John Fadio Joey Fontaine David Fowler Lou Fox Alvin Freeman Greg Garland Matt Groom Yvonne Guilford Debbie Hamm Myra Hardy Johanna Harrison Lori Heacock Rodney Herring Deanna Hicks Libby Hunter Greg Ingram Dawanna Jacobs Bob Jones Vanessa Jones Woody Jones Mark Kilbom Karen Kimmell 31 Sophomores Sophomores Cany on Rich Steven King Ann Landers Bob Lange Tony Larry Susan Launmore Clarence Layfield Shelia Lemieux Jan Levins Allen Lowery Caron Lynn Rena Martin Sandra Martin Edwina Matlock Debbie Medlin Deanna Mims Bobby Montgomery Cindy Murphy Randy Neel Sammy Neel Teresa Nichols Tracie Norwood Lynn O'Shall James Parker Kevin Pettis Ronald Pickett Monique Pierce Chuck Pollock Debra Price Bemie Pndgeon Chns Rogers John Roney Cecile Ropclis Cintel Rudd Stephanie Russ Allen Sampson Buddy Simmons Cherry Stebel Rex Strickland Paula Tankerslev Mark Taylor Michael Thomas Glona Thompson Lyndon Thompson Kim Thursby Tommy Vandavender Kelvin Watts Andy Weeks Carolyn Whitfield Lenny Whitfield 32 Traditions Of PSJHS Carlton Wilkinson Connie Williams Simona Williams Michelle Willis Rod Wilson Charles Wimberly Phyllis Wingate Melody Wood 33 Freshman Freshman Strive Hard To Martha Adkinson Chris Alexander Darlene Ambrose Gary Anderson Patty Arnold Peggy Bailey Richard Bailey Timothy Beard Joesph Bowens Victoria Bnggs Gerommo Brooks Darrell Brooks James Brownell Wilma Burkett Stacey Burrows Andrea Bush Frcdnck Busken Charles Butler Kevin Caldwell Richard Cannon Harold Caphart Fred Can Kelvin Cherry Robert Chessman Chekiyta Coney Blane Cox Rusty Cox Phyllis Cumbic Cathey Darragh Homer Davis Sharon Davis Vickie Deeson Lisa Fadk) Willie Farmer Jacque Fennell Gay Ford 34 Accomplish Their Goals Carl Fox Cheryl Frans Castledera Gant Drexel Garland Charles Gathers Steve Gibbs Janet Ghem Dianne Graham James Hamilton Tyrone Hamilton Kan Harper Michael Hams Jeffery Hinotc Norman Hodges Gloria Jackson Keith Johnson Gregory Jones Debra Kelly Laura King Lisa Lara more Greg Layfield Darrel Lee Hal Lewis Julie Mangum Kenneth Mason Douglas May Lulu Mclnnis Ronald Miller Jamie Mims Panon Mims Shemc Mims Ronald Minger Mark Moore Bud Nachtshien Brenda Neel Charles Neel 35 Freshman The Freshman Class Doyle N orris Sally O’Shall Deanise Osbum Tavion Pace Kenneth Parker Ricky Parson Steve Peak Ray Pincc Greg Phillips Paula Poole Melvin Quinn Joey RaffieId Shem Rafficld Lori Register Lany Rich Bascom Roberts Shelia Scott Marvin Sewell Jeff Shcaea Jerry Shores Gwen Silvia Gwen Sims Fred Smith Kent Smith I 36 Tonya Smith Johnny Stanscl Gerald Sullivan Leaders of Tomorrow Steven Sullivan Guy Sweazy Evelyn Sweet Rick Taylor Kenneth Thomas Helen Uliman Josephin Walker Steven Walker Ralph Walton Mark Watts Susan Watts Harold Wcatherspoon Bernard Wester Joey Whitehead Cathy Whitfield Saron Whitfield Brenda Williams Brett Williams CM) Williams Beth Williams Rocky Williams Tina Williams Cindy Wingate Jeff Wood Fred Woulard Wally Watkins Cathy Yales 37 Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Robert Addison Bill Allen Sydna Anchors Charles Atkins Randy Athenson Donna Bailey EUis Bailey Larry Baker Keith Barnes Christine Batson Patrick Batson Paula Besore Anthony Bond Donnie Brake David Bray Allen Brock Cordie Brooks Steve Branson Buddy Brown Jodie Brown Sam Brown Jane Brownell Jerome Bryant Ginger Burge Bryan Burkett Donna Burrows Tammy Butts Hebert Capart Janet Chavous Gwen Chercy Kenny Clements Laura Collinsworth Leslie Coston Theresa Cox Barbara Deeson Debbie Dunigan Eddie Dobbins Sheila Farmer Gene Floore Joanne Freeman Jeffery Gamer Phyllis Gainer Renece Gamer David Ganious Rowland Givens Steve Gnner Cindy Haddock Greg Hamilton 38 Shows Spirit! Mart) Hamm Jay Hanlon Jackie Hams Bertha Hams Rhonda Hamson Wanda Gnmm Mary Hicks Steve Hughes Paula Hutchinson Elaine Jackson Linda Jackson Jay Jacobs Neva Janowski Rozela Jenkins George Jones Michael Kilbourn Tim Knight Ricky Lam Frances LeHards Scott Lucas KathaJeen Lyles Mike Lynch Teresa Lynn Tina Mangum Barbara Marshal Rusty Martian Angela Mason Tim Montgomery Cindy Murdock Donnie McArdle Lam McClamma Cathy McFarland Clyde Pace Dina Parker Jcmc Parson Debbie Patterson Donna Patterson Kenny Peak Tina Pierce Joseph Pippin John Pittman Bobby Plair Beth Pollock Michael Pope Tim Pope EuGcne Powell Mark Powell Stan Pnce 39 Eighth Grade 40 Lloyd Pncc Eugene Raffield Lisa Ray Cindy Rhames Willy Riley Debra Roberts Alan Royal Michelle Russ Vicky Sapp Larry Schffer Mary Sewell Alvert Silvia Larry Simpson Laune Smith Rita Staford Henery Stallwourth Charles Stevens Debbie Swan Lisa Swartswood Laura Swartswood Tiffany Swatts Stacey Tharpe Franklin Thomas Tommy Thomas Barbara Tompson Valane Tinker Roger Tootle Stephom Trammell LecAnn Treace David Weeks Charlott Weimorts Tommy Welch Bengy White Eagle Audrv Whitfeild Todd Wilder Bart Wood Sammy Young Marlean Young « Seventh Graders Boost Morale of School 7th Grade Ashley Abrams Chris Adkinson Kip Altstaelter Leighannc Baltics Teresa Barber Vicki Barnhill Peter Bell Peggy Blackwell Dawn Bond Larry Brake The Seventh graders are excited about their first day at high school. High school is a big change from grammer school, and the seventh graders have adjusted well. They have a lot of school spirit and contributed a float for the homecoming parade. They added a lot to our school and plan to add much more. Terry Brock Clifford Brown Pat Burkett Joe Bush Kim Buskins Chnstal Campbell Freddie Canmnglon Greg Cannon Timmy Cheeseman Jim Costin Cindy Cox Katrina Daniels Freddie Jean Daniels Joyce Davis BiUy Deeson Bryan Ernest Cindy Etheridge Drucilla Fillmore Jerry Fillmore Allen Flint Donna Ford Mitch Fortner John Fowler Renee Fox worth Kim Gay Curtis Gilbert Barbara Grace Billy Griffin Craig Hamm Terry Harrell 7th Grade Seventh Graders Start the Jeff Hams Man Jem Hamson Nancy Hay Ellen Henderson Chris Hicks Ann Hodges Sandra Jackson Carolyn Jones Billy Johnson Deneen Jenkins Pat Kengan Beth King Eddie Lane Carol LeHardy Larry Levins Walter Lewis Melinda McArdle Lori McClain Jimmy McCoy Danny McDermott 42 Year Off With a Bang! Bndget McGee Cindy Marshall Chnssic Martin Melvin Martin Harold Mathes Patrick May Brain Melton Billy Merchant Mark Moore Jimmy Morrison James Neel Fredie Nobles Deborah Parker Canesia Phillips Greg Pierce Ruth Plan Cindy Price Randy RafTield Patty Raiford Vickie Ramsey Jackie Regan Vcnsent Riley Michael Roney Kevin Roberson George Roberts Maqone Schoelles Leslie Scott Gerald Shearer Laurie Simon Allen Sisk Inga Smith Joyce Smith Karen Smith Rhonda Stafford Gaynell Stephans Timothy Stutzman Cindy Sullivan Mike Sweazy Leslie Sweet Jake TanJcersley Troy Taylor Nora Thomas Wesley Thompson Leslie Tinker Stephon Trammell Michelle (Jllmen Ann Ward Mark Wester Delby White Eagle James Whitfield Andy Wilkinson Dianna Williams Frankv Williams Troy williams Greg Wood Shawna Wood 43 Diversified Cooperative Training DCT The Diversified Cooperative Train- ing program is designed for students who are interested in on the job training while still attending school. These students under the super- vision of Mr. Faison and with the help of local merchants are well trained for careers of their choice. Officers are left to right; Sissy Lowery presi- dent, Dcwayne Patterson vice pres.. Ginmc Whitfield secretary. Peggy Kirkland- treasurer. Members. Left to Right-Front Row-Peggy Kirkland. Ginnie Whitfield. Mr. Faison. Sissy Lowery, Dewavne Patterson. Middle Row-Annic Ruth Davis. Dewayne Johnson, Lorin White, Lorenzo Daniels. Darius Chambers, Tamela Dorman. Becky Good- son, Vickie Boyd. Rhonda Neel, Rhonda Herring. Eddie Davis. Back Row—Ewell Har- rison. Wayne Layfield. Bobby Thompson. Pam Knox. Christie Taylor, Donna Pitts. 45 DCT Earning Success And Achievement Top: L to R. Vickie Boyd. P.S.J.H.S. Guid- ance Office. Employers-Mrs. Riley, Miss Sanders, and Mrs. Wood (scaled). Bottom Right: Rhonda Herring. P.S.J. Court House. Employer-Ms. Robinson. Bottom Left: Bobby Thompson. IGA-Employer-Mrs. Momtgomery 46 Is Never Ceasing Process Top Left: L to R, Sissy Lowery (seated) P.S.J. H.S. Front Office. Employers—Mrs. Kirkland and Mrs. Bouington. Bottom Right: Eddie Davis. Corps of Engineers. Employer Mrs. Sowell. Bottom Left: Wayne Layfield. St. Joe Components. Employer-Tommy Watson. 47 DCT Discovery, Experience And Challenge Top Right: Peggy Kirkland. P.SJ. Elem., Em- ployer-Mrv Shirley. Top Left: Tamela Dorman. P.SJ. Adult School. Employer Mr Mclnnis. Bottom Right: Becky Goodson, P.SJ Elem.. Employer-Mrs. Faison. Bottom Left: Donna Puts. P.SJ. Elem.. Employer-Mrs. Sanborn. 48 All In A Day’s Work Top: Lonn White. P.SJ.H.S. Auto Mech.. Em- ployer Mr. Brownell. Bottom Right: Ken Farmer, Corps of Engineers. Employer Mr. So- well. Bottom Left: Pam Knox. WJOE Radio Sta- tion. Employer-Mr Lyles. NOT PICTURED: Dewayne Patterson. Dc- waync Johnson, Darius Chambers. Lomzo Dan- iels. Ewell Harrison. Chnslie Taylor. Ginmc Whitfield, Annia Ruth Davis. 49 Sr. Executive Board Sr. Executive Board Plan for a Super Senior Year The Senior Executive Board makes many important decisions throughout the year. They are responsible for se- lecting and designing the graduation announcements and programs, select- ing nominations for cap and gowns, decisions on trips and parties, and graduation. RIGHT: Officers are: Sammy Parker. President; Jody Hcmng, Vice-President; Jerrie Lewis. Sec- retary; Connie RalTield, Treasurer. Sponsors are: Mrs. Sara Arrant and Mrs. Carol Cathey Member of the Sr. Ertecutrve Board are: Phyllis Wilhs. Connie Raffleld. Sonja Robinson. Jo, Standing: Elijah Smiley. Sammy Parker. Raymond Swell. Ray Lawcrcncc Herring, Jerrie Lewis. Sissy Lowery, Carol Wood. Seniors In Action 51 Student Council Leadership Helping Others Is This year’s student council consists of: Front Row: Kesley Colbert—Sponsor, Phyllis Willis, Deborah Stutzman, Tami McMillian. Paula Tankersley. Sissy Lowery, Jerri Lewis, Barbara Swartswood, Connie Raffield. Debbie Fowler. Middle Row: Jackie Keringan, George Roberts, Marydell Adkison, Stacey Tharpe, Leslie Costin, Tracey Norwood, Diane Freeman, Dorothy Boykins, Delores Wilkerson, Elijah Smiley, Kieth Neel. Back Row: David Bray, Kent Smith. Patrick May, Jake Tankersley, Todd Wilder, Craig Hamm, Beth Pollock, Donna Patter- son, Sonja Robinson, Vanessa Willis, Jody Herring, Scott Lamberson. The officers are Miss Phyllis Willis—Presi- dent: Miss Deborah Stutzman—Vice- President; Miss Tami McMillian—Cor- responding Secretary; Miss Paula Tankersley—Recording Secretary; Miss Sissy Lowery—Treasurer. The Sponsors for 77 were Coach Kesley Colbert, Coach Charles Reynolds, and Mr. Clarence Monette. The Student Coun- cil consists of several students from the grades seven through twelve. The stu- dents work together each year to make up more activities and complete the traditional ones such as: Christmas Ball, Homecoming (parade and dance) School Elections, Sadie Hawkins Twirp Week, and selling things for fund rais- ing. The student council is a governing club that works on keeping the stu- dents involved with the administration. The 1976-77 Student Council has done a nice job and proves to be a fine organization. Our Motto For The Student Council Of ’77 Left: The 1977 President Miss Phyllis Willis in the Homecoming Parade with her escort Ken Farmer. Bottom: Student Council members: Jody. Paula, and Tracey discuss ideas on helping the school, with students of P.SJ.H.S. Donna Jo. Tom. and Hughey. 53 Chorus Sr. High Choir Sings Out In Harmony Sr. High Choir sang their way into ev- eryones heart. They did many out- standing performances for the student body during school as well as for the public. This group is headed by Ann Aldridge. She has also formed a group called the St. Joe Singers which per- form at many things during the school year. As well as entertain the student body at assemblies. Right: St. Joe Singer's Paula. Scotty, Karen. Kenny and Mary Dell Smile for the Camera. First Row: Mary Dell, Teresa. Paula. Marion, and Darlene. Second Row: Linda. Karen. Sally, Karen and Sherri. Third Row: Franklin. Billy Charles. Willie, Scotty, and Kenny. Chorus Groups Strive For Perfection Chorus The St. Joe Singers and the Mini Sing- ers are two singing groups from the school. These groups were made up out of the Sr. and Jr. High Choir. The St. Joe Singers have performed at ban- quets and for the public. The Mini Singers have also done their share of singing for the school and their own programs held at school. These fine young adults have made assemblies and school programs more enjoyable with their singing. Left: Mini Singers pose for picture in front of school. Below: Sl Joe Singers perform at D.C.T. Banquet. Band The 1976-77 Marching Sharks and (heir Band Director Ray Smith put together the best year in band his- tory at P.S.J.H.S. The Sharks start out the year with many long hours of practice. Under his second year as band director Ray Smith has in store for his band many new ideas which would fascinate the crowds with their performances at halftime. As the year moves on the crowds await each halftime show with plenty excitement. The Marching Sharks use various types of music during their performances. The band achieved their first superior rating of the year in Fort Walton in a contest which consist of many bands several from out of state. The band proudly received their trophy that night when the awards were passed out. The second trip was to Panama City for the Band Masters Association District Marching Con- test which the Marching Sharks re- The Marching Sharks ceived another Superior rating which assured them a trip to Val- dosta the next weekend. The Band Boosters help raise money all year to send the band to Valdosta. The band left early Friday on their way to Valdosta. The band left on two Chartered Greyhounds. After the band arrived they practiced. The next morning the band marched in mud and rain and received Best in Class and an Excellent rating. There were a number of bands in the con- test from a number of different states. The seniors came through with the leadership needed to help the younger band members. This years band captain Sammy Parker performed his duties well at every out of town game and contest. After the marching part of the season is over. There is another step in band. Since the band received a superior rating in Marching the band will be able to make a trip to state if they receive a Superior in Tallahassee at the playing contest. After receiving an superior rating in Tallahassee the band traveled to Jacksonville where they received an excellent in the state contest. The band has done an excellent job this year. By entertain- ing and performing for people. As well as coming through under many pressure situations in contest and at halftime shows. The squad leaders in the band also does an out- standing job with their squads mak- ing sure each member of the squad knew what to do. The band also has an excellent Flag and Rifle Corps. Which used various types of drills to add excitement to the band perfor- mances. The band collected for the year three trophies, two plaques and plenty of fun being in a band that was well managed by the band di- rector Ray Smith and his assistant Ann Aldridge. jr. High Band a Number One Feeling Beginners Look Toward The Future The Jr. High Band for 1976-77 put in many hard hours of work in learning new things in band. These young people are working hard to learn the things needed to be in the Sr. High Band. Under the leadership of Ray Smith the out look for the Jr. High Band gets better and better every year. This year the band has 47 members. They are doing a fine job preparing themselves for a future in the band as well as music. Far Left: Band arrives back at school after Supe- rior Rating in Tallahassee. Far Left: Bottom 1976-77 Marching Sharks. Above Left: Band Di- rector Ray Smith instructs the Jr. High Band. 1st Row Left to Right Terri Gilley. Laurie Simons. Cindy Marshal. Mcchell UUmcn. Sandra Jackson. Debbie Parker. Pat Burkett. Jamne Pierce. Delben WhiteEagle. 2nd Row Left to Right: Ellis Bailey. Ann Hodgcr. Bridget McGee. Ins Bolden. Donna Ford, Chris Martin. Canesia Phillips, Carolyn Jones. Nancy Wages. Jackie Wilson. Walter Lewis. Audrey Whitfield. Cythia Price. Barbara Decson. 3rd Row Left to Right: Herbert Caphart Jackie Reason. Lloyd Price. Michael Pope. Stephon Trammel. Bnan Melton. Freddie Nobles. Jeff Williams. Charles Gathers. Larry Brake. Kcnith Mims. Charles Butler. Eugene Powell. Richard Bailey. Scotty Bnanu Pat Batson. 4th Row Left Right: Clyde Pace. Rozelle Jenkins. Varonica Jones. Bobby Plair. Ashley Smith. Tina Pierce. Angela Orrell. 59 Band Jr. High Gets The Feel Of Sr. High Action 60 Rifle Corps Puts A Bang In Band Rifle corps The St. Joe band had its first Rifle Corps for the 1976-1977 school year. This group was made up of six mem- bers. The Rifle Corps would perform at halftime shows with the band. With various types of drills, the Rifle Corps received an Excellent rating in Fort Walton’s contest and an Excellent rat- ing in Valdosta’s contest. The group has done a fine job for its first year. Left: Diana Seadey and Sandra Young. Far Left: Delores Wilkcrson and Phillip Davis. Bot- tom: Jerry Norwood and Scott Walker. 61 Flag Corps Flag Corps Salutes The Year “77” Flag Corps is doing a fine job with dif- ferent drills. Under their captain Char- lotte Jenkins they are learning many new things. They helped in many ways this year to make halftimes and contest more exciting for the crowds. The girls have put in many hours of practice and plenty of hard work to make their drills exciting. With many of the girls return- ing to the squad you can expect an- other exciting year. Righi: Sponsor Miss Ann Aldridge and Capiam Charlotte Jenkins L to R: Brenda Rushing. Diane Graham, Charlotte Jenkins, Gloria Thompson. Sherri Raffield, Linda Rushing. Not pic- tured: Janet Farmer. Sandra Pittman and Teresa Register. Junior Honor Society Shows Leadership Junior Honor Society The National Junior Honor Society is a club which consists of freshmen who show superior academic skills, ability, character, and leadership. They have part in such things as: Student Government Day. Purple. Gold and White Day, and Faculty Follies which have all become part of P.SJ.H.S. 63 National Honor Society National Honor Society Countinues In the Realm Of The National Honor Society is an hon- orary club at Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High School. To be a member is truely an honor. The members of the club are se- lected on the basis of leadership, schol- arship. character, and service. Each year the members participate in the Brain Brawl competition in Panama City and sell carnations at Christmas and Valentine’s Day to raise money to finance their trips to District meetings and to the State conventions. left to nght: Treasurer Dorthy Gliem. Secretary Connie RafTield. Vice-President Jcrric Lewis, and President Steve Pierce Sr. Members left to right: Jim Roberts, Dorthy Gliem, Bill Hughes, Connie Raffield. Travis Gibbs, Jerrie Lewis. Reef Pettis, Steve Pierce, and Sammy Parker 6a To Exercise outstanding Achievements Student Compatability New Members front row: Linda Rushing. Vicki Land. Becky Dunmgan. Julane McFarland. Brenda Rushing. Suzanne Ham- 2 !fk T esa Fortncr- and D,ana Back Row: Jay Fleming. Gregg Chason. Teresa Sweet. Delores Wilkinson. Chip Pollock, Keith Neel. Jerry Norwood. Staycee Trammel, and Kelvin Rouse. All Members front row: Steve Perce. Jerrie Lewis. Connie Raftleld. Dorthy Gliem. Vicki Land. Diana Scaly. Teresa Fortner, and Brenda Rushing. Middle Row: Jay Fleming. Gregg Chason. Jim Roberts. Delores Wildinson. Linda Rushing. Suzanne Hammock. Staycee Trammel, and Kelvin Rouse. Back Row: Teresa Sweet. Becky Dunnigan. Julane McFarland. Kcef Pctis. Chip Pollock. Philip Davis. Sammy Parker. Jerry Norwood, and Keith Neel. 65 Key Club Key Club Aids in Community Projects The Key Club is a service club affili- ated with the local Kiwanis Club. The Key Club works directly with the Ki- wanis Club in roadblocks and ticket sales in the community. Mr. Lamar Faison, sponsor, and Keef Pettis, Presi- dent, give guidance and leadership which helps keep the main objective in sight, serving. The combined effort of each member makes this objective a reality. Right: Officers arc: Standing: Gregg Chason. Treasurer; Sammy Parker. Vice-President; Steve Pierce, Secretary ; Jay Fleming. Parliamentarian. Sitting: Keef Petus. President. Members are: Front row: Boyd Pickett. Phillip Davis, Scott Lambcrson. Sammy Parker. Keef Pettis, Steve Pierce. Wade Stoutamire. Back row: Dale Wilhite. Raymond Sewell. Ronald St. John. Mano Whitehead. Jay Fleming. Leslie Grnious. Gregg Chason. and Duane McFarland. Key Club Sweetheart Miss Sissy Lowery This year's honors of Key Club Sweet- heart were presented to Miss Sissy Lowery. She is very active in several clubs such as D.C.T. where she works in the front office assisting Mrs. Con- nie Kirkland and Mrs. Betty Bouing- ton. She is this year’s Homecoming Queen, graduated with Honors, Keyette Member, and on the Girls Tennis Team here at P.S.J.H.S. Sissy was a well chosen candidate for this honor. Her smile and enthusiasm against life is what wins you over. She was a very hard worker when it came to Keyette Road Blocks, Bake Sales, and other activities that we held. Con- gradulations, Sissy! 67 Keyettes Keyettes Work Hard The 1976-77 Keyettes are working hard this year. They are involved in road blocks and other fund raising ac- tivities. The Keyettes are a club for the community and its people. 1976-77 has been their best year yet! The 1976-77 Keyette officers L to R Jcrric Lewis-Vice President. Connie Raffield-Treas.. Karen Gray-Parliamentarian. Tami Mc- Millian Secretary, seated Jody Herring President. tfYETTES «EYETTEf •Xfi ; . tjfVfrfv Miiiu t f£TT£s ;crcrrrs f The 1976-77 Keyettes First Row: Tami McMillian. Karen Gray. Connie Rafficld. Jcrrie Lewis. Jody Her- ring. Second Row: Su .zanc Hammock. Sandra Young. Diana Sealey. Nancy Knox. Sissy Lowery. Brenda Rushing. Donna Jo Davis. Third Row Juianc McFarland. Teresa Fortner. Phyllis Wilhs. Sonia Robinson. Deborah Stutzman. Linda Rushing. Debbie Fowler. 68 For a Good Year Keyette Dreamboy Keef Pettis is this year’s Keyette’s Dreamboy. Keef is a very active stu- dent at P.SJ.H.S. He is a great asset for the athletic program at school. “Fro” is a four year Football player and lettered two of those years. “Fro” is also a four year baseball player and lettered three of those years. He is in such clubs as the N.H.S., Letterman's Club, and President of the Key Club. F.H.A. Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of Amer- ica is a club composed of young women becoming active partici- pants of their community and of their America. They are taught how to deal with the many changing problems of the world today. Some of the activities they are involved in include sponsoring a talent show and many other events during the year. The Officers of F.H.A. are Simona Williams. Pres.; Harold Farmer. Vice Pres.; Leslie Cos- un. Sec.; Donna Patterson, Tres.; Stephanie Russ. Parliamentarian; Christine Batson. Asst. Sec. 70 Future Business Leaders of America f.b.l.a. The Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica is a club for students who are inter- ested in business careers and educa- tion. All of the F.B.L.A. members have been active in activities such as the District meeting and the many money making projects they have. The officers of F.B.L.A. are Sonja Robinson. Pres.; Vanessa Willis, Vice Pres.; Linda Hulchin- son. Sec. I; Charioue Jenkins. Sec. 2; Sissy Low- ery. Tres.; Carolyn Perry. Historian; Simona Williams. Parliamentarian. 71 Sports Young Men Letter In Sports During school it is an honor to letter in a sport. There are six main sports in which young men may earn letters. They are Football, Basketball. Base- ball, Track, Golf, and Tennis. 1976-77 Lettermen’s Club officers are Left to Right: Tim Hatcher-Vice- Pres.; Keef Pettis-Pres.: Ray Law- rence—Treas.; Dennis Griffin—Sec. 72 First Row. Joey Fontaine. Siewart Guilford. Rick Taylor. Vic Gilbert. Joe Wilson. Ronald Pickett. Jim Roberts. Second Row: Tim Etheridge. KodneyHcmng John Anderson Kelvin Watts. Kieth Neel. Barry Nobles. Dewayne McFarland. R.D. Davis. Back Row: Craig Weimorts. Robert James Thomas. Ray Lawrence, Dennis Griffin. Chester Fennell. Timmy Hatcher. Keef Pettis. Boyd Pickett, Jay Fleming Christian Athletes F.C.A. Huddle Are Tops Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a club in which all of the boys get to- gether and have a meeting at the dif- ferent members houses. The meetings are to discuss the way a Christian ath- lete should act. The club is headed by Coach Wayne Taylor. President for this year is Ray Lawrence, Vice-Presi- dent is Tim Hatcher. Sec. is Keef Pettis and Tres. is Dennis Griffin. Right Top: Officers: Tim Hatcher. Vice-Pres. Keef Pettis. Sec. Ray Lawrence. Pres. Dennis Griffin. Tres. Bottom: Top Row: Duane McFarland. Kevin Walts. Tim Hatcher. Keef Pettis. Ray Lawrence. Dennis Gnffin. Bottom Row : Ronald Pickett. Jay Fleming. Jim Roberts. Joe Wilson. John Anderson. 73 Ouireach ciub Students Reaching Out For The Christian Life This group consist of students who are seeking help to a Christian life. It’s pur- pose is to spread the love and peaceful understanding of Jesus throughout the school and the community. One of the main projects around school is posting signs for the “Rally of Jesus”. They have several outside projects such as hospital visitation to patients and help- ing the community in other manners. This group has and will be a great asset to our school. 74 Life In A Vocational World VICA Club This year’s VICA Club is made up of a group of guys who are looking for a career in the vocational fields. The fields consists of auto-mechan- ics. autobody, building trades, and welding. The group built a fabulous boat and trailor this year to raffle off and have a small supper for the club. Miss Barbara Swartswood won the boat drawing. These guys have really expanded their club this year and we hope they continue the good job that they are doing. 75 Monument Staff Monument Staff Puts Together The 1976-77 Monument Staff spend many long hours working on the year- book. The Staff took many blank pages and turned them into a year of memo- ries and a year of hard work. Each member added their own special touch to make each layout interesting. The Staff was well headed by their advisor Mrs. Patterson and the yearbook editor Tami McMillian and Assistant editor Scott Lamberson. Right: Advisor Mrs. Patterson and the editor Tami McMillian Below: The 1975-77 Monu- ment Staff takes a break. 76 A Book Full Of Memories _ •__ Top Left: Yearbook photographer Bernic hard at work. Middle Left: Editors Tami and Scott plan yearbook Bottom Left: Editors help out Monument Staff members. Bottom: The Monu- ment Staff hard at work. 77 Drama Club Drama Club Gets The Drama Club under the direc- tion of Marlene Whitfield did a play called Count Dracula with Scott Lamberson as the Count. The Drama Club has done a very good job with plays this year. They did a skit at Parents Night this year, they will also do a play at the end of the year. 78 The Action Going! Top: Here the doctor, nurse discuss a problem with the patient's boyfriend. Far middle: The nurses try to keep a patient un- der control. Far Bottom Left: Dracula is bitting the victim on the neck. Top left: Count Dracula played by Scott Lamberson. Top left: Count and the nurse have a fnendlv chat? Bottom: Group Shot. 79 Purple Wave Purple Wave Keeps The Spirit Rolling V, The Purple Wave Staff is a group of individuals brought together for the purpose of printing the school newspa- per. They are supervised by Mrs. Linda Kent, and also Dale Wilhite Editor. The paper is packed with inter- esting articles and comments relating to school activities. Typing of the pa- per is done by the 5th period V.O.E. class. Keep the press rolling! Right: 76-77 Purple Wave Staff; Mrs. Kent. Franklin Hodges. Tina Williams, Dale Wilhite. Billy Charles Harris. Darlene Ambrose. Bottom: V.O.E. class do their share. NJROTC Invades School NJROTC This is the first year for the Navy Ju- nior ROTC at Port St. Joe High. The unit grew from nothing to a proficient organized group of young men. The NJROTC is designed to give a boy a head start in a military career. It builds character and leadership and the St. Joe unit is a great example of this. Left: Ronald St. John. Tony Dandy, Roy Lee Williams, and Hughey Williams, present the colors. Officers; From L to R: Commander Humphrey. Cadet Lt; Commander. Tony Dandy. Cadet Lt; Keith Neel. Lt. (JG) Joe Wilson. Cadet ENS; Jerry Norwood, Cadet ENS; Steve Osborne. Ca- det ENS; Berme Wester. Cadet ENS; Ronald St John. Caption C'assani. Wheelettes Service Is Our Motto Wheelettes is a service club sponsered by the local Rotarians. This club does many things to help the community. They are active in things such as road blocks, visiting the sick, giving food to the needy, and many other things. The faculty sponsor is Miss Barbara Eells. Officers: Left to Right: Phyllis Willis. Trcas.. Becky Dugian. Sec.; Valcnc Wynn. Vicc-Pres.; Dorothy Boykins, Pres Bottom left: Miss Bar- bara Eels, sponsor. Bottom right. First row: Do- rothy Boykins. Valene Wynn. Becky Dugian. Te- resa Register. Casandra Dixon. Back Row: Phyllis Willis, Stayce Trammell. Teresa Sweet Rhonda Hemng. Debbie Weathcrspoon. 82 Jr. Miss Jr. Miss Brings The Port St. Joe Jaycees and Jayc- etes presented their ninth annual Jr. Miss Pageant with the theme being “The Golden Years”. In preparation for the big event, the fifteen out- standing senior girls worked and practiced together for two weeks prior to the pageant. This year’s pageant proved to be a great suc- cess. due to the full cooperation of each and everyone involved. Excite- ment ran high and climaxed with the crowning of Miss Cindy Cassani as the 1977 Jr. Miss of Port St. Joe High. Right: Peggy Kirkland. 2nd Runner Up: Far Right: Jerrie Lewis. 1st Runner Up Sealed: (Left to Right) Cindy Cassani. Carolyn Harper. Renee Koelle. Sissy Lowery. Jernc Lewis, Dorothy Gliem. Stand- ing: Kim Timmons. Jody Herring. Connie Raftield. Donna Pitts. Sonya Robinson. Wendy Keiser. Pam MtClamma. Peggy Kirkland, not pictured: Carolyn Petty. Forth Beautiful Scholars 85 Jr. Sr. Prom Underwater Rendezvous Seniors Boogie This years Junior-Senior Prom turns out to be the popular event for the stu- dents at P.S.J.H.S. The Juniors worked very hard during the weeks to provide for a good prom. The Juniors hard work turned out to be a success as the prom was enjoyed by all. The Theme was “Underwater Rendezvouo”. The music was provided by the Band “King Fish”. The prom is an occasion every Junior looks forward to. This year the Junior Class did an outstanding job. Right: Mary Margaret, Nancy and Cherry tine up the Seniors for the Grand March. Below: Se- niors get ready to dance to the Senior Song dedi- cared by the Juniors. 86 With The Seahorse And Swordfish Left: Servers look a little upsy as midnight rolls around. Middle Right: Seniors and dales get ready to boogie Middle Right: Walking in Grand March is very tiresome for some of the Seniors. Bottom Left: “King Fish” Band mem- bers boogie to the music. Bottom Right: “King Fish’ Band members gets an electrical shock from his guitar. 87 Powder Puff Sexy Seniors Win Victory The 1976-77 Powder PufT game is an exciting event held every school year. This year the Sexy Seniors de- feated the Jookin Jrs. in a hard fault football game. The Seniors scored in the third quarter, that proved to be the winning score for the Seniors. Each team was very well coached as they proved with their performance during the game. The Sexy Seniors beat the Jrs. 8-0. Jrs Seated L.R -Charlotte Jenkins. Angela Harvey. Brenda Hill. Debra Stutzman. Teresa Fortner. Delores Wilkinson. Marian Murdock. MIDDLE ROW: Duane McFarland. Barry Nobles. Julane McFarland. Jan Farmer. Donna Jo Davis. Barbra Gainer. Stayce Trammell. Linda Hcrnng. Valcnc Wynn. Karen Little. Alice Goff, Wade Stoutamirc. TOP ROW: Keith Neel. Kim Ernst. Connie Stoutamirc. Teresa Register, Suzanne Hammock. Mary Margaret Bray. Cassandra Dixon. Tcrresa Gaddis. Nancy Knox. Mary Dell Adkinson. Diana Seal). Joe Wilson. Srs. Seated L.R.: Tina Machen, Vanessa Willis. Linda Hudgins. Debbie Weatherspoon. Carolyn Harper. Marion Costin. Tami McMillan. Sissy Lower MIDDLE ROW: Viletta Bryant. Pamela Walker. Denise Quinn. Becky Goodson. Wendy Kciscr. Ann Harrison. Tami Locke. Kecf Pettis. TOP ROW: Jay Fleming. Curtis Williams, Margaret Mclnnis. Sonja Robinson, Vanessa Davis. Pam McClamma. Donna Pitts, Christie Taylor. Chester Fennell. 88 Cassandra Dixon Miss fbla Chosen Miss FBLA Miss Cassandra Dixon was selected to hold the honors this year as Miss F.B.L.A. She was voted on by her classmates and was chosen the number one, out of eighteen girls. Cassandra has been in F.B.L.A. for one year, a Jr. Varsity Cheerleader one year, and in Wheelettes for one year also. “Con- gratulations, Cassey”. Football Banquet Fighting Sharks Attend The 1976-77 Football Season officially ended with the Annual Football Ban- quet which recognized outstanding members of the team with various awards. Allen Trammell defense coach from University of Florida was the guest speaker for this special occasion. He gave a splendid presentation on the aspects of life as well as football itself for the football players and their dates. Right: Senior Jay Fleming presents Coach Tay- lor the coaches award for the help and patience they had with the boys. Bottom Middle: Coach Taylor bids everyone a safe trip home and good- night. Bottom: Coach Gerald Lewter shakes Kieth Ned’s hand while presenting him the Most Enthusiastic Award. Bottom Left: Coach 90 1976-77 Awards Banquet The following guys received these awards. Ray Lawrence-1976-77 Team Captain and Most Valuable Player, Chester Fennell- 1976-77Team Cap- tain and Best Tackier, Reef Pettis— Best Blocker, Curtis Williams-Most Improved, Kieth Neel—Most Enthusi- astic, and Jay Fleming presented the coaches with their award for the 1976- 77 Football Season. Left: Coach Bill Wood presents Best Tackier Award to Chester Flash Fennell. Middle: Mr. and Mrs Herring enjoyed the very fine evening. Bottom: Everyone gets ready to leave from the evening, many a senior wili remember. Right: Coach Wayne Taylor congratulates Ray Law- rence on being voted the Most Valuable Player of the year. 91 Girls Sports Girls Sports Right: Sandra awaits for the rebound. Bottom: Viletla gels out jumped, but manages to get the ball to Linda. Extreme Top Left: Stephanie and Viletta put the guard on this gal. Extreme Top Right: Scalcy under pressure, but gets it off Bot- tom Left: “Little Linda argues for a jump ball. Bottom Right: Marydell pours on her moving power down the court for Sharks. 92 93 Homecoming The 1976-77 Homecoming Court The 1976-77 Homecoming Court is one that will never be forgotten. The court consists of Manon Costin and Eddie Davis; Debbie Fowler and Hal Hinote; Jody Herring and Travis Burge; Jerrie Lewis and Bill Hughes; Tami Locke and Steve Hogg; Sissy Lowery and Mark Collier; Tami McMillian and Tony Craft; Connie Raftleld and Travis Gibbs; Sonja Robinson and Clifford Wyatt; Cristie Taylor and Steve LaFrance; Phyllis Willis and Ken Farmer. 95 Baseball Dinner Sharks Wind-Up The Season With A Big Feast May 31, 1977 on a Tuesday night marks the “Big Feast for the hungry sharks. Mr. and Mrs. Gene RafTield held the annual event at their home. The sharks had a very successful sea- son this year with a 24-5 record, win- ning conference regional and sectional tournaments before losing in the Stale Finals at St. Cloud. The team gave Coach Lewter and Coach Colbert ap- preciation awards to show how much they really enjoyed the season. The two coaches presented all conference to Tim Hatcher, Keef Pettis, two of our seniors and Craig Weimorts, R.D. Davis. Duane McFarland, and Harlan Haddock; Four of our juniors which will be back next year. Leading Hitter was Craig Weimorts with a 341 batting average; Most Improved. Kevin Watts; Best Fielder, Duane McFarland; Most Valuable Player. Keef Pettis The 1977 Baseball Season will be well remem- bered and very proud of. 97 J.V. Cheerleaders Jayvees Of 76-77 True Right: J.V.’s practice after school. Bottom: J.V.’s do a stunt Paula Tankersley. Donna Bailey. Gwen Simms. Second row: Debbie Patterson. Dawana Ja- cobs. Lynn Besorc. Kim Thursbay. Leslie Costm. Third row: Stayce Tharpc Fourth row: Lavon Pace Far nght: J.V.’s cheer during Homecoming parade. Far Middle: J.V.’s do chant dunng game. Far Bot- tom: J.V.’s do a cheer for the crowd. 98 Picture Of Dedication 99 Varsity Cheerleaders Varsity Cheerleaders The Varsity Cheerleaders are made up of nine girls who work hard mak- ing “good luck gifts. Painting signs and making other things. This year the squad consists of four seniors: Tami McMillian. Captain, Sonja Robinson, Co-Captain, Vanessa Willis, and Jerrie Lewis, and five ju- niors, Mary Margaret Bray, Nancy Knox, Vicki Land, Debra Stutzman and Teresa Fortner. This year’s sponsors are Lewana Patterson and Catherine Ramsey. 100 Got The Spirit Far Top Left: Cheerleaders show their spirit dunng the ballgamc Far Middle Left: Cheerleaders speak for themselves: Mary Margaret, Nancy, Tami, Vicki. Top: Jeme. Bottom: Debra, Teresa. Far Bottom Left: Cheerleaders and a few more people (?) pose for a picture. Right Top: Tami McMilhan, Captain. Sonja Robinson. Co-Captain. Bot- tom Left: Jeme Lewis. Sonja Robinson. Tami McMillian, Nancy Knox. Mary Marga- ret Bray. Vanessa Willis. Top: Teresa For- tner. Debra Stutzman. and Vicki Land. 101 Football Sharks Overcome Obstacles The 1976 football season will be one that Port St. Joe High will always re- member. Problems arose on every side trying to disrupt the unity of the foot- ball team. Through the efforts of Coach Taylor and the team the prob- lems were solved. After the smoke FAR TOP RIGHT: Ray Lawrence makes a fan- tastic block against Blountslown and paves the way for a victory. FAR BOTTOM RIGHT: Keith Neel gains yardage for another Shark win EXTREME RIGHT: Ray gives the ball an affec- tionate kiss as he runs away from his Rutherford opposition. cleared they were ready to get down to business. They proved this by giving us their best. Although the road was rough and ended with a 4-6 record, the Sharks were never by themselves. The faithful St. Joe fans stood by their team through victory as well as defeat. The student body aided by the faculty boosted the morale and gave the team incentive. Led by seniors: Chester Fennell, Jay Fleming, Ray Lawrence, Keef Pettis, Jody Taylor and Curtis Williams the new players learned what football was all about. Under the direction of Coach Wayne Taylor and assistant coaches Lewter and Colbert the team learned teamwork as well as the game of football. Next year the Sharks can hope for a better year and will as al- ways make us feel proud of them. Good Luck Sharks! FRONT ROW. Greg Wood. Chris Adkinson, Joe Wilson. Rodney Herring. John Anderson. Ronald Pickett. Vic Gilbert and Jay Fleming MIDDLE ROW. Duane McFarland. Keith Neel. Kevin Watts. Sammy Neel. Greg In- gram. Woody Jones. Mike Cassam. Tom Bouington and Curtis Williams. BACK ROW Wade Stoutamire. James Parker. Chester Fennell. Keef Pettis, Ray Lawrence. Rick Taylor, Alan Sampson. Joey Fontaine. Jody Taylor and Barry Nobles. 102 Football Sharks Go From The St. Joe Sharks start their season on August 15, the Sharks start the season with high hopes, and had the views of another good season. Their first contest puts them against their old rival, Wewa. It was the first win of the sea- son for the Sharks, and it was good. The game was a defensive battle all the way until the fourth quarter, with 1:54 left in the game the St. Joe squad lit up the score board. When Tim Beard broke off tackle to go in standing up. Right: Rick Taylor runs spnnt 19 around right end for a good gam against Marianna. Below: Coach Wood and Coach Taylor watch Rav Law- rence and Jody Taylor at practice after school. Far Right: Jay Fleming goes up the middle for a touchdown against Chattahoochee. Bottom Right: Chester Fennell. Jody Taylor, and Ray Lawrence block as St. Joe scores against Wewa. 104 Football Sharks Are Victorious Right: Coach Taylor talks to Wakulla Coach be- fore big Homecoming game the Sharks win 9 to 7. The St. Joe Sharks take the field before kick off for a big game Keith Neel runs good against Wakulla as Rick Taylor, and Vic Gilbert turn up field to block. Bottom Left: Coach Colbert. Coach Early, and Coach Floor look on with an- ticipation of a good play by the Sharks. Middle Right. Coach Taylor sends Rick in with a mir- acle play that won the game against Wakulla. Far Right: Jay Flemming turns the gas on as he runs for a good gain against Wakulla. Jay was once a guard, he moved to fullback and did a great job all year. Bottom Right: Rick Taylor runs sprint 19 for a good gain against Wakulla. Rick did a great job all year. 106 107 In Homecoming Game Football The St. Joe Sharks Perform Right: Greg Ingram soph, defensive guard makes a tackle on one of Wakulla’s backs for no gam. Below: Keith Neel runs for good yardage against Chipley. Top Middle: Vic Gilbert makes a good block on Wakulla defender. Top Far Right: Ray Lawrence catches touchdown pass from Rick Taylor against Wakulla. Sharks win Homecoming 9 to 7. Bottom Middle Rick Tay- lor runs for good gain against Chattahoochee. Sharks win 41 to 6. Bottom Far Right: Keith Neel runs sprint 25 against Chattahoochee for first down yardage. 108 Football Sharks Exemplify no Much Hard Work Far Top: Chester “Rash” Fennell stops oppo- nent with a fine ace tackle. Far Bottom Jay Reming looks for a weakness and then takes ad- vantage of it for a good gain Near Lett: Ray Lawrence becomes another obstacle in the run- ning path of his opponent, thus a finale demon- strated tackle is performed. Near Bottom: As you can see. it takes a whole herd of Rutherford Rams to drag down Curtis. Ill J.V. Football Sharks Learn From This year’s J.V. Football Team grew in many ways while playing against some terrific teams in this past foot- ball season. The Junior Varsity foot- ball program is designed to give fu- ture Sharks a chance to get the feel of the game while also letting them better themselves for the game of life. Right: Kevin Watts takes off on a good run. Top Right: Kevin attempts a pass while the St. Joe line cuts the defense to pieces. Middle Right: Dusty May hands off to Kevin and Joey Whitehead runs interference. Bottom Right: St. Joe Sharks get everything right be- fore the game. First Row: Michael Flams. Henry Bailey. Greg Jones. Woody Jones. Mike Cassani. Jerry Shores. Charlie Gathers. Second Row: Joey Whitehead. CasUederry Gant. Dusty May. James Hamilton. Jeff Wood. Sammy Neel. Kent Smith. Drexel Garland Third Row: Coach Early. Joey Rafficld. Marvm Sewell. James Parker. Bascom Roberts, Rodney Herring, Darrell Brown. Steve Peak, Kevin Watts. Coach Floorc. 112 Bumps And Bruises Jr. High Football Jr. High Shows Their Determination This year’s Fighting Jr. High Sharks strive hard to make it a winning sea- son. Through the fine coaching of Coach Floore and Coach Early they achieved many standards of the P.S.J. Fighting Sharks tradition. We wish them Good Luck next year. Right: Coach Floore sends in the next play for the team by his player. Bottom: Sharks make the tackle and recover the ball. ML iSfcaar.-Ml 114 m And Ability To Win Left: The Fighting Shark runs with all his might to get away from the Bulldog Player. Bottom: The Shark pours it on to go on down the field to score for St. Joe. 115 Sharks Basketball Sharks Basketball The 76-77 basketball year proved to be the testing ground for the Sharks Basketball squad. After starting off the year with more than a few wins under their belt, things began to happen. First they lost Terry Larry with a cracked ankle then they lost another starter in Preston Gant moving out of town. The Sharks then began to falter but overcame their seven game losing streak to win over Apalachicola in the final game of the regular season. The Sharks played a hard-fought game against Blountstown losing 64-60 to end their season with a record of 12 wins and 10 losses. Right: Ray Lawrence waits around to make sure the basket is gpod. Far Right: Chester Fennell goes far and high on a layup. Sharks Basketball (from left to right) seated Jim Roberts. Johnny Lane. Terry Larry; kneeling: Robert James Thomas. Raymond Rogers. Sydney Wcatherspoon. Nathaniel Bolden. Chester Fennell; standing: Kenny Parker (manager). Tony Rich. Preston Gant. Ray Lawrence. Coach Lane. Gets On The Move Top Left: Robert James Thomas moves the ball down the court for the Sharks. Above: A Cottondale player is amazed that we have lines on our court. Left: Coach Lane offers encouragement to his boys. ( 4 4 117 Basketball The St. Joe Sharks Have Top Left: Ray Lawrence shoots a foul shot against Leon Bottom Left: Kelvin Riley shoots foul shot for much needed points against Leon. Middle Bottom: Robert James does a layup as other sharks look on. Middle: Robert James and Ray wait for the rebound after Raymond shoots a foul shot. Middle Top: The Sharks gel ready for the game after the announcing of the starting line up. Far Right Bottom: Coach Lane gives his team a pep talk dunng a time out. Far Right Top: Raymond Rogers jumps high for St. Joe against Leon. Raymond did a great job all year for the Sharks. 118 A Up And Down Season Varsity Basketball St. Joe Tiger Sharks Move j I Right: Ray leaps with all his might to out jump the opponent. Bottom: Robert James shoots high as a herd of hornets come in for the kill. 120 V On Down The Court In ’77 t Left: St. Joe takes a time out to get their act to- gether Bottom Middle: Ray attempts to make two for the Sharks as Deac waits for the rebound. Bottom Right: Robert James in ac- tion waiting for a teammate to throw him the ball. Bottom Left: Chester docs his best to tip it off old fingers to make two Shark Points. I 121 J.V. Basketball Jr. Varsity Strives Hard The 1976-77 Jr. Varsity Basketball Team coached by Mr. Mike Herring take a 14-7 record for the season. The guys show their will and determination to hustle for their good record. These guys will be a great asset to our varsity team next year. Far Top Right: Ronald Jenkins shoots for two to add to the sharks score. Far Middle Right: Tony Larry dnbbles the ball down the court with a herd of sharks behind him. Far Right Bottom: Kevin goes up for two. Extreme Top Right: Chip reaches for the rebound. Extreme Bottom: Chip jumps high for the jump ball against Leon. Cleveland Riley. Chuck Pollock. Rodney Herring. Chip Pollock, Ronald Jenkins. Kevin Watts. Tony Larry, Kelvin Rouse. J.V. Basketball J.V. Squad, Team Top: Tony Larry hustles down the court for the sharks. Bottom: Chuck stretches for the jump ball. Top Right: A herd of Sharks come in for the kill. Bottom Right: Under pressure. Kevin plays it cool. 124 9th Grade Basketball Ninth Graders Get Experience The Sharks ninth grade basketball squad had a few difficulties this year and came out of the season with a 4 wins and 8 losses record. Under the coaching of Mr. Charles Reynolds, these young boys worked on the fundamentals of the game. Their success might not have shown in their record but their experience will be sure to pay off for them in the future. Right: Mr. Charles Reynolds. Bottom L to R: Cassadera Gant. Dusty May. Kenny Thomas. Blaine Cox, David Rich. Riclt Taylor. Tim Beard. Raymond Sewell. Jeff Hinote, Mark Watts. 126 Jr. High Sharks Work Hard Jr. High Basketball The Jr. High Sharks came out of this year's season with a 4 and 8 record. They played some pretty stiff com- petition in this season's lineup. A lot of players were used in the games to give them the needed experience in competedve basketball. Mr. Charles Fortner coached the players on ball handling, teamwork and discipline. Left: Coach Charles Fortner. Below L to R Front Row: Tommy King. Guy Sweazy, Chris Adkison. Jack Kengan. Jay Hanlon. Pete Bell. Melvin Riley Back Row Coach Fortner. Kip Alstattcr. Marty Hamm. Elvis Pittman. Darrell Givens. Ricky Larry, Charles Atkins. Lloyd Pncc. Rozellc Jenkins 127 Wrestling Wrestling Team Much Wrestling has become a popular sport at St. Joe High during the past few years. Under the superb leadership of Coach Earley, the team accomplished much this year. The team went to many out of town matches, but had a few at home, which were supported by the faithful St. Joe fans. These young men learned teamwork and fellowship with their opponents and made many friends during the season. The team also worked hard to raise money for a new wrestling mat. A JB RS! ??W:K I.,m Bobb Montgomery. Kevin Penis. Sieve Allen. Jerry Nonvood and Greg Jones. SECOND ROW: Coach Bariev. JetT u� rt%r!! � d 7k7cS3 JOty Rameld and J°nes TH,RD ROW VK G,lberl' S,Uarl °U,lford' Denn,s Gnfr,n- Tl,m Track St. Joe Sharks The 1976-77 Track Team end their season by sending Senior Dennis Grif- fin to State and placing 3rd in the 330 Intermediate Hurdles. The guys did their best to rack up the points, so as to get to Regional, then to District. Coach William Wood is the one holds the credit on pushing these guys to making theirselves fine athletes in their special track and field events. Top: Pickett and Cassam got their act together to make a good relay team. Bottom: “This is lime that tries mens soul , is the expressions these guys have on their faces, while trying to relax in the hot sun and cool grass after a short relay run around the track. mV LL V' i 130 � Keep Trackin’ On! I I I I Top: With a little encouragement to push on- ward. Craig Besorc and Boyd Pickett huff and puff to make the finish line at practicing on relays Bottom: “Get on your mark, get set, and go! Here they come folks. Fontaine; Pickett; Wood; Shores; Pickett; Besorc; Cassam; and Walker. 131 Life At PSJHS Is 132 Where It’s Happening 133 Boys Tennis The P.S.J.H.S. Boy’s Tennis Team of ’76-’77 is outstandingly coached by Mr. Mike Herring. The team participates in matches with other schools in our im- mediate area. The boys tennis team works in conjunction with the girls team and all trips are participated in by both. The Seniors on the boys team are: Philip Davis. Steve Hogg, and Sammy Parker, Jr. We are much to the seniors for keeping the rest of the team going. Top Right: Kelvin smashes from the back line. Left: Robert James administers backhand. Mid- Right: Jerrie and Sissy work on doubles. Mid Left: Steve shows forehand ability. Coed Tennis Team Front Row: Philip Davis. Kelvin Rouse. Back Row: Coach Mike Herring. Steve Hogg. Sammy Parker. Rodney Herring, and Robert James Thomas. Not Pictured Bob Lange. Has Swinging Season TjTnsTenrm The 1976-77 Girls Tennis Team is the most spirited tennis team that this school has ever had. The girls team works and travels with the boys team to help make the trips more exciting and also to work together as a “team of two teams.” We are sure to see alot of success and victories in the years ahead from the girls who will play again next year. The Seniors on the girls team are Sissy “Nadine” Lowery and Jerrie “Lucille” Lewis. Top Left: Mary Dell learns easily. Right: Sissy puts every thing into it Mid Left: Another hard day of practice. Mid Right: A good shot by Philip from the back. f ront Row: Jan Leavins, Jerry Lewis, and Sissy Lowery . Back Row: Coach Mike Hemng, Suzanne Hammock. Connie Sloutamire. Mary Dell Adkison. and Diana Sealey. 135 Sharks Baseball Great Coaching And Teamwork The Sharks overcame many diffi- culties throughout the season and produced one of the finest records ever in Sharks' history with a score of 23 wins and 5 losses. It looked difficult for the Sharks at the begin- ning of the year with only two se- niors returning to play but great coaching and a terrific team effort pulled through and put together one of the best defenses in the state. Both Coach Lewter and Coach Col- bert worked very hard this year moving players around in the in- field and up and down in the bat- ting order until they put together the perfect team. Senior pitcher, Keef Pettis teamed up with his se- nior partner. Tim Hatcher for the Sharks’ main battery. Duane McFarland. Harlon Haddock. Craig Weimorts, Kevin Watts, and Steve Peak also pitched great games for the Sharks. Teamwork was the greatest factor in the Sharks’ favor as they climbed the ladder of suc- cess until they finally made it to the Florida State 2A Playoffs in St. Cloud. The Sharks started off on their road to their many titles by taking the Gulf Coast Conference in a clean sweep by shutting out Wa- kulla in twenty-one innings of play. They then proceeded to the District Tournament and beat Chat- tahoochee to move them on to the Regional game against Wakulla. Af- ter beating Wakulla, the Sharks then went to the Sectional game against Vernon with powerhouse pitcher. Tony Peterson, and slugged eight homers to win the section and go on the “big trip”. Although the Sharks had come off of some great wins in the playoffs, they couldn’t get it together for the big one against Palmetto in the State Semi- finals. After a dissappointing 11-0 loss, the Sharks held their heads high because they knew that they were winners—no matter how the game turned out. After all the dust cleared and the tears were dried, the Sharks reflected on what they had done to make it to the State Playoffs and felt proud to be representative of the great baseball tradition that Port St. Joe has had in the past and to also put their own little dent in the history books of St. Joe High School accomplishments. Sharks Baseball (left to right) kneeling: Blanc Cox. Tim Beard. Tom Bouinglon. Steve Peak. Chuck Hatcher. Gregg Chason. Raymond Davis, and Duane McFarland. Standing: Jay Fleming. Tim Hatcher. Keef Pettis. Rick Taylor. Bascom Roberts. Craig Weimorts Harlon Haddock Wade Stouiamire. and Kevin Walls. 36 Takes Sharks To State Sharks Baseball Hard Work Pays Off Below: Seniors Keef Pettis. Tim Hatcher and Jay Fleming. Right: Coach Lewter and Coach Colbert in a restful moment. Far Right: Sharks congradulate each other on a fine inning. Bottom: The team makes Mr John Sours an honorary Shark. Far Right Bottom After blasting the third of his many homers of the year. Craig Wcimorts is greeted at home plate by his fellow Sharks Producing Big Wins Sharks Baseball Sharks Get Stronger Right: Duane hustles to cover first for Har- lon on a play to first. Far Right: Sharks con- gradulate each other on a big lead and begin to take the field for defensive play. Below: Harlon Haddock eyes one oft the bat deep into right for a double. Below Right: The coaches get the attention of the players be- fore a big rally. Sharks Baseball Sharks Take Conference, roBWfo ■ Above: Craig Wcimorts rounds the bases after another round tripper. Right: Craig scores after being driven in by a needed hit. Far Right: This is just one of “MacV’ 3 homeruns against Vernon. Below: “Chico” Chason makes sure “Fro” Pettis digs a ball out of the dirt while covering first on a hit to the first baseman. “Moose” Haddock. Below Far Right: Af- ter winning the Section. Sharks have a big party on the pitcher’s mound. V. daaA 142 District, Region And Section Girls Sports Girls Sports Keep The Girls Sports at P.S.J.H.S. has picked up in the last years. This years girls Basketball and Softball Teams was an example. The Basketball Team playing a rough schedule, had a fine year. The girls won the Gulf Coast Conference Championship in Blounts- town this year. The Girls Softball Team also had a fine year playing many different teams in the area. Righi: Ms. Peters takes a break from writing down Basketball and Softball Schedules. Far Right: “Radar” Scales leaps up to make two points for the Sharks. Extreme Far Right: “Speedy” Adkison turns her wheels to move on down the court for her teammates. 144 The 1976-77 Batting Sharks are First Row: Pam Walker. Stephanie Russ. Vilctla Bryant. Tina Bums. Andy Bush. Back Row: Maxine McPherson. Michelle Willis. Linda Hudgins. Marian Murdock. Lisa McCoy, Lynn Laramorc. Mrs. McCoy, Coach EUane Peters. Traveling In “77” 145 The 1976-77 Bouncing Sharks are First Row: Diana Sealey. Linda Hudgins. Sandra Pittman. Sharon Speights. Back Row: Coach Elaine Peters, Stephanie Russ. Marydell Adkison. Pam Coney. Beverly Bolden. Asst. Coach Ann Aldridge. Not Pictured Pam Walker. Viletta Bryant. - Senior Poem: On winged feet The four year’s pass. And now we honor our Senior Class. Beyond these walls. This town. This state. A whole new world Now lies in wait. You’ve much to learn We’re often told Wisdom to gain Before you’re old— But tonight before You turn and go Your separate ways. As well we know. Enjoy this place. These hours, this school In memory— They’ll return to you. Dedicate to the 1977 Senior Class From the 1978 Junior Class. Senior Flower: Yellow Rose Senior Trip Seniors Boogie To The Sounds Of Feed Their Faces May 13, 1977 marks the date for the seniors of’77 Grad Nile trip to Disney World. This is one fantastic night that will linger in everyone’s mind for ever. The night started at 11:00 pm and ended at 5:00 am on May 14th. During the night there was bands such as K..C. and The Sunshine Band, Flash Cadil- liac, and Starbuck, along with other rock bands and singers to make the night complete. On our way down and back up we stopped at Suwance River to feed our hungry stomachs, then to push onward. Each senior had the priviledge of being able to wander on their on to the different rides. The most popular one was Space Mountain which was fabulous and exciting. There were four different lands such as Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasy- land, and so on. Each attraction was filled up with Shooting Gallerys, Pin- ball Rooms, Gift Shops, Etc. Each stu- dent was given a ticket to have a photo taken to remember the night forever. This is a trip each Senior Class should take. us K.C. And The Sunshine Band And At Suwanee River. Far Left: Here they arc folks “K.C. and the Sun- shine Band.” This was the mam attraction at Grad Nile for the seniors as everyone gathered around to BOOGIE and JIVE to their music. Top: The guys fight over the food while we're down at Suwanee River on our way down there. Bottom Left: Here we have the ole' champerones feeding their faces. Bottom Right: Everyone mingles and talks while eatting at the ole’ Suwanee. 149 Mr. Miss St. Joe High This year the senior class of '77 chose Miss Jerrie “Lou Lewis and Mr. Keef “Fro” Pettis as Mr. Miss St. Joe High. Lou and Fro were well chosen specimen’s for this year’s honor. The senior’s feel that they were the one girl and one boy that displayed the most spirit, knowledge, best personality, and participated in their school activities most outstanding. Jerrie has been a cheerleader for 3 years and partici- pated in other clubs such as Student Council and Sr. Executive Board, she received the English Award at Gradu- ation. Keef has been active in football and baseball for 4 years and made overwhelming achievements in both sports. Not one time did you not walk down the halls of P.S.J.H.S. and see good ole’ Fro smiling with that hand- some smile back at you. Keef did some tall pitching this year for our baseball team who proved they could reach state finals, which they did. He pitched 14 games only losing 2. Lou and Fro have proved their abilities to be Mr. Miss St. Joe High. iso For the year of 1977 Miss Connie Raf- field and Mr. Sammy Parker were se- lected by the senior class as Senior Fa- vorites “Namu” as we all know her, was one friend you could count on, if you needed some one. “Snoopy” is Sammy’s nick name due to an act in our Drama Class “Charlie Brown Christmas Play”. He did an out- standing job as snoopy the dog and made many a child laugh and enjoy the play very well. This year Sammy received the Rotary Club Award as outstanding young man. Connie re- ceived the American Legion Award as most outstanding girl student. Connie and Sammy were always there when help was needed. Sammy did an ex- cellent job as senior class president, he really pulled us through it all. Connie Sr. Favorites took care of the money for us, as she was our senior class treasurer. Due to her being there she kept us out of debt. The seniors of ’77 thank Connie and Sammy for being with us this year. Hall Of Fame Hall Of Fame Is Composed Sissy Lowery has been a great asset to the tennis team for the past four years, and lettered two years. Sissy also served her class on the Jr. and Sr. Ex- ecutive Board. She filled her other time with Keyettes and Wheelettes. Sissy participated in the Jr. Miss Pageant and St. Joe’s 1977 Homecoming Queen. She also was an honor graduate. Tami McMillian has served her school well as a cheerleader. She has been one for the past four years and served as Captain on Jr. Varsity squad and Var- sity. Tami has been a dedicated worker on the Annual Staff for the past two years. She held the office of Editor. She filled her other lime with Keyettes. She held the office of Secretary. Tami also was on the Homecoming Court. The Hall of Fame is a Honor bestowed on ten percent of the Senior Class by the Faculty. Members are chosen on the basis of leadership, ability and con- tributions to the school and class. The members of the Hall of Fame for 1977 are: Chester Fennell, Jay Fleming, Do- rothy Gliem, Scott Lamberson, Ray Lawrence, Sissy Lowery, Tami McMillian, Sammy Parker. Keef Pet- tis, Steve Pierce, Connie Raffield, Eli- jah Smiley, Phyllis Willis. 152 Of Outstanding Seniors Keef Pettis has played on the Football team for the past four years, lettered two years, and received Best Blocker Award in his senior year. Keef also played on the Baseball team for four years, lettered three years. He also is in the National Honor Society for two years. Ray Lawrence has been an asset to the Football team for the past four years having lettered three years and receiv- ing All Big Bend Lineman of the year. Best District Player and Most Valuable Player all in his senior year. Ray filled his other time with Basketball, Track, and Wrestling. He also served his class on the Sr. Executive Board and was an Honor Graduate. Jay Fleming has been a dedicated member of the Football team for the past four years. Lettered two years. Jay also was an Honor Graduate and a member of the National Honor Society. 153 Hall Of Fame The Goals In Our Lives Connie RafTield has been a member of National Honor Society two years and holds the office of Secretary. She has also been a member of the Jr. and Sr. Executive Boards and has held the of- fices of Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer of her class. She has also participated in Keyettes and holds the office of Treasurer. Connie is also a member of Student Council. Sr. Class Head of the Annual Staff, a Jr. Miss Contestant, member of the Home- coming Court, and a Honor Graduate. Elijah Smiley participated in the Presi- dents Classroom in Washington in his Senior Year. He also served on the Jr. and Sr. Executive Boards and a Honor Graduate. Chester Fennell is the one and only “Flash . He has participated in Basket- ball for four years and lettered his fourth year. He ran Track for two years and lettered both years. In Football is where he got his name “Flash”, he let- tered the three years he played. He came out in his Senior year with the honors of Best Tackle, All Conference, Captain. Most Enthusiastic, and held All Big Bend for two years. Dorothy Gliem has been a member of National Honor Society two years and held the office of Treasurer. She also received the Award of Family Lead- ership of Tomorrow in her Senior Year. Dorothy also participated in the Jr. Miss Pageant and received the Miss Congeniality Award. 154 Are Not Too High To Gain Steve Pierce has been a dedicated member of the band for two years and served as Drum Major in his Senior year. Steve also served in the National Honor Society. He also was a member of the Key Club and a High Honor Graduate. Sammy Parker has been a dedicated member of the band for the past four years. Sammy has been a mem- ber of the Jr. and Sr. Executive Boards and has held the office of President for both years. He also was in Key Club and was a High Honor Graduate. Scott Lamberson has been a dedi- cated member of our number one marching band for the past four years. He fills his other time with Key Club and has been a member for three years. Scott is the Assistant Editor and the Sports Editor of the Yearbook and an Honor Graduate. 155 High Honor Graduates High Honor Graduates Becoming a High Honor Graduates is considered the highest academic achievement a graduate could achieve. To become a high honor graduate one must maintain a 2.5 or better average during one’s high school year’s. To do this one must study hard and make good grades. It is truly a great accomplishment. This years’ High Honor Graduates were: Sammy Parker. Jim Roberts. Donna Pitts, Steve Pierce, Philip Davis, and Bill Hughes. The High Honor Graduates chose Ecclesiastes Chap. 3:1-8 as the theme for their graduation addresses. Sammy Parker spoke on “A Time For Every Purpose”, Jim Roberts spoke on “A Time To Plant And A Time To Pluck Up That Which Is Planted , and Donna Pitts spoke on “A Time To Break Down And A Time To Build Up.” Steve Pierce followed with “A Time To Keep And A Time To Cast Away”, Philip Davis spoke upon “A Time To Keep Silence And A Time To Speak , and Bill Hughes ended with “A Time To Love And A Time To Hate.” The speeches were all well said and were truly meaningful to the Class Of “77”. 156 Achieve Academic Excellence Baccalaureate-Graduation Through Our Hopes, Dreams The 1977 Baccalaureate Service took place in the high school coliseum the Sunday preceding graduation. The Rev. William Wilson delivered the Baccalaureate address. The graduates were deeply impressed with the ser- vice. The 3rd of June was considered an important day by all of the 1977 graduating graduating class. It was a day of many activities. The graduates began the day early with a breakfast given in honor of them by the Jaycees. As graduation drew near, many emo- tions were expressed. There was much happiness for the things to come, sor- row’ for the things that must be left be- hind nervousness for the approaching graduation exercise. Many of the grad- uates realized that one may never see one’s fellow classmates again. The high honor students delivered their speeches based on Ecclesiastic 3:1-8 entitled “A Time For Every Purpose.” Many of them pointed out that high school graduation was not an end but a begin- ning. Afterwards awards were given. The Rotary Club recognized Sammy Parker and Sissy Lowery as Out- standing Students. The American Le- gion recognized Elijah Smiley and Connie RalTield as Outstanding Stu- dents. They also recognized four stu- dents for their achievements in certain subjects. Jerrie Lewis for achievements in math. Steve Pierce for achievements in science. Tim McLeod for achieve- ments in Social Studies. Sissy Lowery and Barbara Bolden received scholar- ships by the W.R. (Billy) Tapper Scholarship Fund. Bill Hughes and Donna Pitts received scholarships to Gulf Coast Community College. Cindy Cassani receive the Jaycee Award. Se- niors were presented diplomas by Wal- ter Wilder. Superintendent of Schools. The tassels were turned and graduates begin a new phase of life. 1 58 And Ambitions ... We Grow Upper Left: Sissy Lowery is all smiles as she receives the W.R (Billy) Tapper Scholarship. Upper Right: Barbara Bolden is presented the W.R (Billy) Tapper Scholarship. Lower Left: Cindy Cassam receives the Jaycee award. Ais I 159 Baccalaureate-Graduation Seniors Reaching Goals Right: Connie Rafticld as she receives her “Out- standing Student Award.” Below: Sissy Lowery receiving her “Outstanding Young Lady Award.” Opposite page: Top: Receiving the “Outstanding Young Man Award” is Sammy Parker. Bottom: Elijah Smiley, rccicpicnt of an “Outstanding Student Award” looks on as Phil- lip Davis receives the “Math Award.” 160 iai£5a8lfe: Seniors Envisioned Hopes And Dreams Leonard Ray Bailey J.V. Football I; Track 3; Basketball 3 Carl Sylvester Beard Football 1.2.3.4; Lettered 3; Basketball I. Track 2.3; Lettered 2.3; Weightlifting 2; Wrestling 3; Regional 3rd Runner-up 3; V.I.C.A. 4. Michael Edward Blackburn J.V Football I. Basketball I; Band I; Jr. Execu- tive Board 3; V.I.C.A 3.4 Barbara Ann Bolden F.H.A. 1.2; Student Council 1.2.3 Vickie Darlene Boyd D.C.T 4 Dorothy Mae Boykins F H A 1.2,3; Student Council 1.2.4, Wheelettes 3.4. Pres. 4. F.B.L.A. 3.4. Executive Board 4 Thomas Eliot Branch Robert Scott Bryant 162 Art 1.2; Chorus I.2.3.4, St. Joe Singers 2.3.4; Guitar 2,3.4; Band 3.4 At Last Become Reality Viletta Lee Bryant F.H.A. 1.2; Pres. 2; Softball 1.23.4; Basketball 23.4 Travis Scott Burge J V. Football I; V.I.C.A. 4; Powder-Puff cheer- leader 4; Homecoming Escort 4 Cynthia Ann Cassani Track 1.2; Lettered 1.2; Pom-Pom girls 1.2; Transferred Weymouth South High 4; Soccer Mgr. 3; Track Mgr 4; Port St. Joe Jr. Miss 4 Darius Fletcher Chambers J V Basketball storekeeper 2.3.4; D.C.T. 4; Honor Graduate 4 163 Seniors Seniors Look Towards Mark David Collier J.V. Football 1; Outreach Bible Club 3; V.I.C.A. 3; Homecoming Escort 4 Marion Ann Costin Pep Club I; Tennis 3; Homecoming Court 4; Powder-Puff Football 4 Thomas Anthony Craft Student Council I; Track I: Wrestling 3.4; Let- tered 3.4; V.I.C.A 4; V-Prcs. 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Powder-Puff Court 3.4; Powder-Puff King 4; Building Trade Award 4 James Tony Dandy Lemond Norris Daniels J.V. Football I. V I.C.A. 3.4; Pres 4; Powder- Puff Cheerleader 4; Homecoming Escort 4 Lorenzo Daniels Basketball 1.2.3; Jr. Worker Award 3; D.C.T. 4 Annie Ruth Davis Focus I; Softball 1; V.O.E. 3; Jr Executive Board 3; D.C.T 4 Eddie Rese Davis Jr High Football I; Student Council 2; V.I.C.A. 3; Homecoming Escort 4. D.C.T 4 i i i 164 Brighter Tomorrows Philip Henley Davis Band I; Baseball 1,2; Lettered 1.2; Latin Club 2; Math Club 2; Transfcred Taylor County High 3; Jr Executive Board 3; Key Club 3.4; National Honor Society 3.4; Sr Executive Board 4; Rifle Corps 4; Band. Superior. 4; Tennis 4; Who’s Who in American High School Students 3; So- ciety of Distinguished American Students 3; Presidential Classroom for Young Americans 3 Vanessa Denise Davis F.H.A I; Sharkette 1.2; Co-Capt 2; Softball 1,2; Purple Spirit 3; Drama 4; N J R O T.C. 4 Tamela Lee Dorman Focus I; Softball I; Jr. Executive Board 3: V.O.E. 3; D C T 4 Timothy Wade Etheridge Golf 1.23.4; Lettered 2.3.4; Student Council 1.4; Key Club 4 Harold Fernando Farmer P H A 4; V-Pres 4; V.LC.A 4 Wilfred Ken Farmer Football I; D.C.T 4; V.LC.A. 3 Royal Chester Fennell Basketball 1,2.3,4; Lettered 4; Track 2.3; Let- tered 2.3; Football 2.3.4; Lettered 2,3.4; Best Tackle 3,4. All Conference 4; Capt. 4; Most En- thusiastic 4; All Big Bend 3.4 Jay Byron Fleming F.C.A. 2.3.4; Key Club 3.4! V.LC.A. 4; Golf 1,2.3; Lettered 23. Lcttcrman’s Club 3.4; Foot- ball 2,3.4; Lettered 3.4; All Conference 4; Base- ball 4; Lettered 4; Conference 4. District 4. Re- gional 4; Sectional 4 165 Seniors Talent and Excellence Lays William Fillmore Jr. Deborah Kathrine Fowler Chorus 2; Jr. Executive Board 3; Sr. Executive Board 4; Keycttcs 4. Student Council 4; Home- coming Court 4. Donnell Garland J V Football 1.2: J V Basketball 1.2.3; Track 2; Varsity Football 4. Jerry Neal Garrett photo NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 166 Foundation for the Senior Class Travis Harold Gibbs Dorothy Lynn Gliem Sr Honor Society 3.4. Trcas. 4. Jr Miss Pagent Contestant 4. Miss Congeniality 4. Mem Award 3; Family Leadership of Tomorrow 4 Rebecca Jeannine Goodson Concert Choir 1.2: F H A 3.4; D.C.T 4 Karen Michelle Gosnell Band I; Chorus 1.2,3.4. Award 3; Jr Pep Club I; Drama Club 3; Award 3; Purple Wave Staff 1.2; Wbeeletes 3. V-Pres. 3; National Honor Society 3.4; Distinguished American High School Stu- dent 3; Who’s Who Among Amencan High School Students 3; Powder-Puff Football 3; Purple Spint Club 2; Transfered to Leon High 4; Returned to Port St. Joe High 4 Dennis Neal Griffin Track I.2.3.4. Lettered 1,2.3,4, State Track Meet 3,4; J.V. Football 1; Jr. Honor Society I; Honor Graduate 4. William Stuart Guilford J.V. Football I; Track 1.2.3; Wrestling 2,3.4; V.I.C.A. 3.4. Sec 4 Timothy Wayne Hamm J.V. Football I; Basketball 1.2.3; Jr. Executive Board 3; V.I.C.A. 3.4. Band I. Frances Carolyn Harpdr 16 7 Seniors The Seniors Begin to Search Ann Elizabeth Harrison Transfcrcd from Carthags High 4, Future Teachers of America 3; G B L.A 2.3 Ewell Gene Harrison V.I.C.A. 3; D.C.T. 4 Timothy Harold Harvey Timothy Edward Hatcher Transfcred from Mariana High 3.4. Football 1.2.3. Lettered 1.2.3; Baseball 1.2.3.4, Lettered 1.2.3.4. Key Club 1,2.3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; Monument Staff 3.4, Fellowship of Chnstian Athletes 1.2.3.4; Lettermen’s Club 3; Honor Graduate 4. Donna Joanne Herring Art Award I; F.H.A. I; Prom and Banquet Server 2; Jr. Class Treas. 3. Outstanding Jr. Worker Award 3; Powder-Puff Football 3; Kevettes 3.4. Pres 4. Student Council 3.4; Purple Spint Club 3; Drama Club 3; Monument Staff 4. Award 4; Sr. Class V-Prcs. 4. Award 4; Jr. Miss Pageant Contestant 4; Homecoming Court 4. Rhonda Herring Softball I. Whcclctes 3.4. Historian 4. D.C.T 4 Harold Loyd Hinote Jr. Science Club I; J.V. Football I; Sr High Band I; Track 3; Sr. Executive Board 4. Home- coming Excort 4; Monument Staff 4 Stephon Austin Hogg Tennis Team I.2.3.4. Lettered 3.4; Sr. High Band 1,2.3.4. Lettered 3,4. J.V. Football I; Drama Club 2. 168 for the Core of Their Lives Linda Dennis Hudgins F H A 1; F Bl.A 4; Girls Basketball 3.4 Girls Softball 3.4; Powder-Puff Football 3.4. Jr Pep Club 2. William Jay Hughes Alvin Bruce Jones V.I.C.A. 3.4; Basketball 1.2. Wendy Ann Keiser Transfered from Panama City Chnstian 3. Glee Club I. Foreign Language Society I; Pep Club I. Drama Club 3. Award 3. Powder-Puff Foot- ball 3.4; Jr. Miss Pageant Contestant 4 Peggy Joyce Kirkland Band 1.2.3; Majorette 2.3; Monument Staff 3; Purple Wave Staff 2; Tennis Team 1.2.3; D.C.T 4. Trcas 4; Jr. Miss Second Runner-Up 4. Honor Graduate 4 Karen Renee Koelle Transfered from Graccvillc High 4; J V Cheer- leader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Pep Club 3; “G Club 3; Girls Volleyball Team 3. Lettered 3; Miss Gracevillc High First Runner-Up 3. Jr Miss Pageant Contestant 4; Honor Graduate 4 Steven Armand LaFrance Golf 1.2.3.4. Lettered 2.3.4. Key Club 4; V.I.C.A 4; Treas. 4; Homecoming Escort 4 David Scott Lamberson Chess Club 1.2; Award 2; State 2; Band l.2;.3.4; District 2 Honor Band 3. Superior Marching Band 3.4; Key Club 2.3.4, Monument Staff 3.4. Asst Editor 4. Award 4; Hall of Fame 4; Honor Graduate 4 169 Seniors Seniors Prove That Hard Sammy Chason Parker National Jr. Honor Society I; Pres. I; Band 1.2.3.4. Capt. 3.4; Key Club 2,3.4; V-Pres 3.4; District Two Honor Band 2.3.4. District Two Solo and Ensemble Contest 3; Superior Rating 3; Stale Solo and Ensemble Contest 3; Excellent Rating 3; Jr. Executive Board 3; Pres. 3; Sr. Ex- ecutive Board 4; Pres 4; National Honor Society 3.4; D.A R Good Citizenship Award 4. Who's Who Among American High School Students 3.4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 3.4. Tennis Team 2.3.4; Let- tered 3.4; Drama Club 4; Pres. 4; Woodsman of the World American History Award 3; Sr. Fa- vorite 4; Hall of Fame 4; High Honor Graduate 4. Joseph Dewayne Patterson National Jr. Honor Society I; D.C.T 4; Honor Graduate 4 Barton Keef Pettis Football I.2.3.4; Lettered 3.4; Best Blocker 4; All Conference 4; All Big Bend Honorable Mention 4; Baseball 1.2.3.4; Lettered 2,3.4; Leading Hit- ter 2; Best Fielder 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 2.3.4; Pres. 4; F.C.A 2.3.4; Capt. 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Lettcrman’s Club 2,3.4. Keyettc Dreamboy 4; Mr. St. Joe High 4; Hall of F:ame 4; Honor Graduate 4. Carolyn Doris Petty Donald Boyd Pickett Transferred from Lowndes High School 3; 4-H Club 1,2; Pres. 1; Etemology Award I; F.F.A. 1.2; Sec. I; Chess Club 1; Tres 1; Journalism 1. Band 1,2; Lowndes District Concert Band Award. Superior. 2; Band 3,4; District Concert Band Award; Excellent, 3; Marching Band 3.4; Solo Ensemble 3; Track 3.4; Lettered 4; Jr. Ex- ecutive Board 3; Sr. Executive Board 4. Key Club 3.4; Honor Graduate 4. Stephen Tracy Pierce Band 1.2.3.4; Superior Band 3.4; Excellent Band 3,4; Honor Band 3.4; Drum Major 4; English Honors 2; Math Honors 2; Key Club 3.4; Sec. 4; National Honor Society 3.4; Pres 4; Physics Award 3; Sr. Executive Board 4. Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Na- tional Ment Scholarship Commended Student 3,4; High Honor Graduate 4; Hall of Fame 4. 170 Work Pays Off Donna Marie Pitts Jr Miss Contestant 4; Powder Puff Football 3.4; D.C.T. 4; Sec. 4; Presidential Classroom For Young Americans 4; High Honor Graduate 4 Troy Stacy Price Band 1,2,3.4; District Solo and Ensemble. Supe- rior. 3; State Solo and Ensemble. Excellent. 3; District Marching Contest. Superior 3.4; District Honor Band 3.4; District Concert Contest 3; Southern Open Band Competition. Excellent. 4; Best of Class 4 Miracle Strip Band Contest. Ex- cellent. 4; V.I.C.A. 3.4 Denise Elizabeth Quinn Softball 1.2: Basketball 1.2.3; F.H.A. 1.2; D.C.T. 4 Connie Lesa RafField National Jr. Honor Society I; Jr Pep Club I; Chorus 2. Purple Spirit Club 3; Jr. Class Corr. Sec. 3; N.C.T.E. Award 3. Powder Puff Football 3; National Honor Society 3.4. Sec 4; Keyettes 4. Tres 4; Sr. Class Trcs. 4; Monument SlafT 4; Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 3; Homecoming Court 4. Jr. Miss Contestant 4; Honor Graduate 4; Sr. Fa- vorite 4; Hall of Fame 4. John Anthony Rich Football 1.2. Basketball 4. V.I.C.A. 4. Powder Puff Cheerleader 4; Powder Puff Court 4 James Bentley Roberts National Jr Honor Society I. Key Club 2.3.4: National Honor Society 3.4; Student Council Z3; Basketball I.2.3.4; F.C A 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Chamber of Commerce Star Student Award 3; Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Arts I; Chemistry Award 3; Brain Brawl Team 3.4; High Honor Graduate 4 171 Seniors Seniors: Leaders Johnathan Lane Basketball 1.2; Football 1. Transferred from Apalachicola High School 3; V.I.C.A. 4 Raymond Eugene Lawrence. Jr. Football I.2.3.4, Lettered 2,3.4. All Big Bend Team Defensive Line 3.4. All Big Bend Lineman of the Year 4; Best District Player 4. All State Team 4; Most Valuable Player 4; All Conference Football 4; Basketball 4; Lettered 4. Track 1.2.3; Lettered 3; Weight Lifting 3; Lettered 3; Wres- tling 2; Sr. Executive Board 4. Outstanding Jr Worker Award 3; Honor Graduate 4; Hall of Fame 4. Monument Staff 4. F C A. 2.3.4. Tres. Roy Wayne Layfield Band 1.2; Track I; V.I.C.A. 4; D.C.T 4 Jerrie Elizabeth Lewis Jr High Choir I; Chorus Award I; National Jr Honor Society 1; Sec. 1; Jr. Pep Club I; Jr. Var- sity Cheerleader 2; Prom and Banquet Server 2; Concert Choir 2; Purple Spirit Club 3. Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 3; Powder Puff Football 3; National Honor Society 3.4. V-Pres. 4; Keyettes 3.4; Pari. 3; V-Pres. 4; Tennis Team 2.3.4. Lettered 3.4; Varsity Cheerleader 3.4. Sr. Class Sec 4; Home- coming Court 4. Jr. Miss Contestant 4. First Runner-Up 4. Monument StafT 4; Honor Grad- uate 4; Student Council 4; Miss St. Joe High 4 Patricia Nadine Lowery National Jr Honor Society I; F H.A. I; Tennis Team I.2.3.4; Lettered 3A; Concert Choir 2; Student Council 2.3.4; Tres. 4; Jr. Executive Board 3; Sr. Execuuvc Board 4; Wheclettes 4; F B.L.A 4; Tres. 4; Purple Spirit Club 3; Home- coming Queen 4. Keyettes 4 Key Club Sweet- heart 4; Jr. Miss Contestant 4. D.C.T 4. Pres. 4. Honor Graduate 4; Powder Puff Football 3.4; Hall of Fame 4 Tammy Kaye Locke 172 Band I.2.3.4, Majorette 3.4; Head Majorette 4. Feature Twirler 4; Solo Twirler 4. Of Tomorrow Pamela Dianne McClamma Purple Wave Staff 2: Concert Choir 1.2,3; Jr. Miss Contestant 4; Talent Award 4; Outreach Bible Club 3.4. Carl Steven McClamma Margaret Kay Mclnnes Timothy Palmer McLeod Band 1.2.3,4; District 2; Honor Band 2.3.4; Su- perior District 2; Marching Contest 3.4. Out- standing Musician 3; Student Conductor 4; Drama Club 4. Tamara Lynn McMillian Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 1.2; Capt. 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3.4; Capt. 4. Softball 3; Sr. High Band 1.2; Lettered 1.2; Jr. Pep Club I; Sec. I; Purple Spirit Club 3; Kcyettes 3.4; Sec. 4; Monument Staff 3.4; Editor 4; Student Council 4. Coit. Sec. 4; Homecoming Court 4; Out- standing Jr. Worker Award 3; Outstanding Ser- vice as a Jr. Varsity Cheerleader Award 2; Physi- cal Fitness Award I; Who's Who Among High School Cheerleaders 4; All Star Selections U.S.A. Outstanding Cheerleader Award 4; Hall of Fame 4. Tina Dianne Machen Jr High Pep Club I; Pres. I; Sr High Band 1.3.4 Basketball 3; Softball 2.3.4; Jr. Class Recording Sec. 3 Pamela Denise Martin Interact Club; Transferred from Mosley High School; D.C.T. 4 Ray Charles Pace V I.C.A 4 173 Seniors The Spirit Of 77 Paul Peter Ropelis Jr. John Raymond Sewell National Jr. Honor Society I: Art Club I; Na- tional Chess Club 1.2; Purple W ave Staff 2.3.4; Assistant Editor 2,3; Key Club 3.4; Jr Executive Board 3. Outstanding Service Award 3; Monu- ment Staff 3.4; National Honor Society 3; Sr Executive Board 4; Presidential Classroom for Young Americans 4. Honor Graduate 4; Drama Plav 4; Perfect Attendance 10 years; Out- standing Service Award 4 Elijah Smiley National Jr. Honor Society I; Jr Executive Board 4. Student Council 4; Science Award 3. Jr Worker Award 3. Presidenual Classroom for Young Americans 4; Honor Graduate 4; Hall of Fame 4. Sharon Denise Speights Ronald Bruce St. John Key Club 2.3.4; Basketball I; R.O.T.C. 4 Barbara Marie Swartwood Christie Malynn Taylor 174 Tennis Team 1.2,3; Lettered 3; D.C.T 4; Sr. Ex- ecutive Board 4; Homecoming Court 4; Drama Award 3; Drama Club 3. Will Live Forever Marlene Eugene Taylor Industry Arts Award I; Jr. High Football I; Drama Award 3; V.I.C.A. Club 3.4; Outreach Bible Club 3; Building Trades Award 4; Honor Graduate 4 Bobby Thompson Darrell Andrew Tillery Kimbally Renee Timmons Sr Band I.2.3.4. K B A. Superior Marching 3.4; Southern Open Band Competition-Excellent Marching and Best in class 4; Miracle Strip Band Festival Suepnor 4. District II Honor Band 3.4; Jr Miss Contestant 4; Drama Club 3; Award 3. Vary Lee Turner PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Sonja Seletta Robinson Jr Varsity Cheerleader 2; Co-Capt. 2; F.H.A. 3; National Jr. Honor Society I. Softball 2.4; Purple Spirit Club 3; Varsity Cheerleader 3.4. Co-Capt. 4. F B.L.A. 3.4; Pres. 4; Sr. Executive Board 4; Keycttes 4; Jr. Miss Contestant 4. Homecoming Court 4; Who’s Who Among High School Cheerleaders 4. Cheerleaders Award 1.3.4; Drama Award 3; Honor Graduate 4 PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Raymond Alvin Rogers, Jr. Jerome Curtis Williams Seniors Class of 77 Pursues Michael Timothy Ullman Pamela NaFaye Walker Debbie Yvette Weatherspoon F B L A. 4: F H A 1.2.3; V-Pres. 3; Wheelettes 4; Flag Corps 4 Sidney Derek Weatherspoon Track 2.3 Basketball 2.3.4; V.I.C.A 4 Donald Dexter Whitaker Lorin Barto White, Jr. Virginia Frances Whitfield Phyllis Elaine Willis Student Council 1,2.3.4. Tres. 2; Award 2; V- Prcs. 3; Award 3; Pres. 4; F.H.A. 1.2; Tres. I; Pres. 2; National Jr. Honor Society I; Advisory Committee 2.3.4; Softball 2; Captain 2; Blue Ribbon Committee 3; Purple Spirit 3; Wheelette 3.4; Tres. 3.4; Jr. Class Award 3; V-Prcs. 3; Sr. Executive Board 4; Keyettc 4; Gifted Program 2,3; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Court 4. Hall of Fame 4. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 176 Happiness And Success Vanessa Ann Willis Purple Spinl 3; F.H.A. 1.2; Parliamentarian 1.2; F.B.L.A 4; V-Pres. 4. Varsity Cheerleader 3.4; Award 3.4; Student Council 4; Whcelettc 3.4; Softball 4 Carol Lynne Wood Chorus 1.2; Softball Team 2; Jr. Pep Club 1; Sr. Executive Board 4. PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Ricky Lewis Woullard Jr Honor Society I; Jr. Executive Board 3. Clifford Wyatt Closing The Dreaming Graduate Well, Lord, This is it ... I’ve graduated. There are several decisions I must decide and conquer. To see the turnouts of every thing. Is sightless and adventuress. Pray and help me to decide the right Answers to my life. When I fail on my first few Steps—Give me the strength To keep Standing on my feet. Life is full of ups and downs. So I pray and ask you. Please, to step in front of Me and lead me in the path Which you have planned for me. 178