Ringgold High School - Shadow Yearbook (Ringgold, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 280 of the 1987 volume:

Ringgold, Georgia Volume XXXVII , Title 1 2 Opening oodby me s the best m 'ese years are full bur fun andpride. e’ve shared it all together side by side. 8 Division The 1986 Tiger football team was young and inexperienced. Obviously, some vital elements were missing on this young varsity team. There is a tendency in football for a team to either rise or fall to the level of one of its components. Unfor- tunately, we performed at somewhat of a lower level than was consistent of our potential. Good teams are successful in at least two of the three following areas: (1) defense; (2) kicking game, or (3) offense, and usually in that order. With only seven senior and fifteen junior players, and the fact that only a few had experience, we were not very successful in any phase of the game. However, this team worked hard, never quit, and enjoyed the game of football. The freshman team had probably the best record in the history of the school, completing the season with six wins and no losses for the year. Kneeling. Don Patterson: Standing, Tony Brown, Doug Cline. Danny Vest. Bill Womack, and Steve McDaniel Sitting. Mike Kelly. Scott Smith. Scottie Vaughn; Kneeling. Chuck Arnold. Michael Clark; Standing. Tommy Lee. |.C. Schultz. Gary Mills Lonnie Smith. Trainer 10 Football Tommy Lee Gary Mills Michael Clark Scottie Vaughn Senior Senior Senior Senior Kevin Sims Junior Keith Shutters Junior Marcus Standifer Junior Lath Nhet Junior Roy Reyher junior Todd Cooper Sophomore fimmy Stockard Sophomore Brad Palmer Junior Brett Jones Sophomore Wes Williams Sophomore Tyler Maynor Sophomore Mike Worley Sophomore Joey Chesnutt Sophomore Lamar Milling Sophomore Ron Walker Sophomore Ronny Palmer Sophomore Football 13 Watch What We're Doing Now was the theme for Homecoming in '86. The homecoming celebration was held on November 14 and all went well despite some problems with the weather. Everything that was done for homecoming seemed to have had a lit- tle more effort put into it than usual. The band played their best and held their heads high. Can- didates looked even prettier and smiled even bigger. All of the work and preparation was for one day, this special day that comes once a year and is done to {he best of our ability. And this year our abilities were outstanding. Watch What We’re Doing Now -''L ruii record J forward 1986 HOMECOMING PRINCESSES Homecoming is an anticipated event that takes forever to get here. But when it does, it's all worth the wait. An interesting addition to the homecoming parade was Renee Lindsey's HEARSE — also a winner of the coveted Heap of the Week award. The joy felt by Angie's family could be seen in their faces on homecoming night. But who wouldn't be excited about an JT honor like that? Cheerleaders are the ones who push the teams along when all seems lost. They keep their spirit through thick and thin. Their pep gives us hope in a time of need. Being a princess is a special privilege and Kim Perry, the freshman princess, accepted the honor with pride. A few original float ideas came from the Freshman and Junior classes. The Freshmen had a very large tiger which represented the spirit of the freshman football team. The Junior float brought us a California beach scene in downtown Ringgold. Some of the special people in the parade were Melinda Lemmon, Miss Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, and Coach Don Patterson, who was honored for his fine work with our school's athletes. Homecoming 23 24 Homecoming The Senior float won the top award. It was a clever design of a computer with a good performance of a nerd by Jeff Lambert • JROTC has just recently been brought into our school, but it seems to be doing extremely well with our students. Theirs was a patriotic addition to the theme for homecoming. Stephanie Blake, a candidate for homecoming queen, and Michelle Brown, the Sophomore princess, both looked great on homecoming day. This occasion will probably be remembered by both of them for a long time. 26 Homecoming HOmECOmiTIG 1986T!rHS «uncti mbrt me re ootnc noiif m mEtaoRU oe... UUI _JJ£29ICItU«n Last year's queen Beth Fowler looked as good as ever as she returned to her Alma Mater to crown her successor. Lisa Thomas and Kelli Test, both candidates, were all smiles as they rode proudly through the parade. The dedication to Jimmy Killian was a sad reminder of what can happen to a young life. The joy on this day was dampened somewhat by the death of this young RHS student. As an extra special treat, Mrs. Laura Henderson was chosen as an honorary homecoming queen. This was a well-deserved recognition, for Mrs. Henderson is a loyal Ringgold teacher and helps put together homecoming and make it what it is. November 14, 1986 was a cold and rainy night for some, but it was a night to remember for Angie Meredith... . Homecoming night was the most exciting night of my life. When they called my name out as Homecoming Queen. I couldn't believe it. I even forgot how cold it was and about the rain and sleet that was falling. I was so proud to know I had so many friends at RHS. Without the support of my friends and my family, this dream could never have become a reality. Angie Meredith Getting Fired Up!! ' 7 ' 7- ' V „ Sr The crowd waited excitedly for the arrival of the band and v , cheerleaders who would lead them in a series of spirited chants to help 'fire up' everyone for the up-coming rival game against the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors. For those of us who were there, we remember the slow starting of the fire, the cheerleaders' chants, the band play- ing the Tiger Rag, and the hopeful feeling for a desperately needed victory. 30 Bonfire N_ Ml The crowd really got into the thrill of things when a group of students received a dummy-like Warrior foot- ball player and threw it into the blazing fire. This gave everyone the spirit to come to the game. After all the excitement had lingered to a halt, the band had packed away their instruments, and the firemen had put out the bonfire, everyone left with a feeling of anticipated victory that would hopefully stay with them until the next football game. OI— — . 5TRTE CHRmP5 Coach Hazel Brown Ioann Lumpkin Heidi Long Leann Smith Wendy Jenkins Susan Bowman Leah Cross Paige Grizzel Rose Flowers Liane Worley Asst. Coach Ron Looney Mgr. Jennie Jenkins Tonya Moses Michele Hills Jean Croft Kelli Test Deborah Bell Amy Davis Deanna Pierce Jackie Long 32 Softball Congratulations to the 1986 Lady Tigers! The '86 Lady Tigers surpassed all expectations. Coming into the season without the services of 5 regular starters the season looked dim. With the senior leadership of Susan Bowman at first base, Kelli Test at shortstop, Jean Croft and Wendy Jenkins in the outfield, the Lady Tigers captured yet another State Championship. Susan, Kelli, and Wen- dy accomplished an outstanding feat in winning their 3rd State Title. The Lady Tigers finished the season with a 26-3 record, the three losses coming in pre- Asst. Coach Ron Looney bflDY TIGERS Softball 33 SENIOR IkOOAM PK 90«2 UUAN T 5063 KODAK TX 5063 THE CHAMPIONS Softball 35 Sights and Sounds of RHSBAND Work for the Ringgold Tiger Marching Band didn't wait to begin when the school doors opened. They prac- ticed their show songs a few days a week all summer and then topped it all off with a long, hot week of band camp in August. Little did each member know as he braved the unshaded practice field that they were in the process of making history. For the first time ever in the history of the Tiger Marching Band, the group, along with their proud new director, Mr. Robin Christian, “marched” away from the Atlantic States Marching Festival in Dalton with the highest rating possible, a superior. The band later went on to acquire a superior rating at Ft. Mountain Marching Band Contest also. These achievements added up to a year well worth the hours of hard work. TIQI DRUM MAJORS Seniors -1st row. Tim Harris. Debbie Reed. Angie Meredith. Patty Sander. Missy Stancel, Dione Little. 2nd row: Sonia Tanner. Lee Steakley. Carol Morgan. Anita Pierce. Trina Cox. Perry Morris. Darlene Langston. 3rd row: Laura McGrath. Jonathan Babb. Mark Reavely. Sherri McAllister. Section Leaders -1st row: Tim Harris. Angie Meredith. Missy Stancel. Laura Pace. Dione Little. Tom Emberson. Reed McMillen. 2nd row: Lee Steakley. Carol Morgan. Anita Pierce. Trina Cox, Perry Morris. Darlene Langston. 3rd row: Tracy Wright. lonathan Babb. Andy Peters. Sherri McAllister. Band Officer -lit row. Debbie Reed. Cheryl Green. 2nd row: Bend Captain — Lee Sleek ley. First Lieutenant — Tracy Wnght. Second lieutenant — Carol Morgan. Sergeant — Lydia Steaklev Band 41 — Flutes -1st row: Melissa Hughes. Sandi Lea, Tonya Stewart. Amy Cain. Trumpets and Mellophones -1st row: Eric Levan. Lydia Steakley. Shanda Reese. Angela Burchfield. 2nd row: Stacey Hickey. Becky Wright. 3rd row: Leslie Swafford. Traci Jackson, Susan Reed. 2nd row: Chris Hollifield. Perry Carol Morgan. Martha Swearinger. Kelly Davis. Tina Burns. Brenda Morris. Greg Brown. Allen Gayler. Lee Steakley. Rachel Lamar. Alan Miller. Gray. Anita Pierce. Low Brass -1st row: Jonathan Babb. Andy Peters. William Thompson. David Clarinets -1st row: Deana Graham. Lisa Wright. Dione Little. Vanessa Crowder, Kenny Burnette. 2nd row: Chuck Cardwell, Clay Ellis. Mitsy Edwards. Thurman. Christie Stephens. 2nd row: Katina Cummings. Cindy Colin Land. Amy Lewis. Chris Thomas. Tim Harris. Hughes. Carolyn Adams. Joy Davis. Tracy Swanson. 3rd row: Marcy ancj Hamill. Eric Self. Laura Pace. Angela Goodwin. Amy Nofsinger. Saxophones -1st row: Erin Kenner. Trina Cox, Michelle Strait. 2nd row: Michelle Blalock. Jenny Cox. Tracy Wright. Pamela Long. Jenny Babb. Percussion -1st row: Kenissa Condra. Stephanie Resides. Becky Smith. Jill Woody. Sandra Chalmers. 2nd row: Wesley Schrader. Danny Meadows. Tom Emberson. Reed McMillen. Jeremy Smith. Mark Reavely. Band 43 COLORGUARD -1st row: Sonia Tanner, Laura McGrath, Darlene Langston. Sherri McAllister. 2nd row: Angela Kittle. Sharon Chandler. Carla Rhinehart. Michelle Weaver. Karen Chandler. Angie Kittle. 3rd MAJORETTES -Lynn Meredith. Paige McBryar. Ginger Nance. Michelle row: LeAnn Parker. Meredith Pattillo. Kim McNeese. Tina Dickson. Brownlow, Melissa Brownlow. Patti Sander. Angie Meredith. Stacy Rogers Deanna Oliver. Priscilla Shirley. Stage Band Members: Michelle Adams Jenny Babb Jonathan Babb Kenny Burnette Shaun Daughtery Tom Emberson Jason Finney Tim Harris Melissa Hughes Tracy Jackson Colin Land Eric Levan Heidi Long Pamela Long Andy Peters David Whatley Tracy Wright STUDENT rriNf lsl row. L Io R: Weaver. Lemmon. Cox. Pierce. Pace. Sloan. 2nd row: Thomas. Oliver. Lindsey. Cray. Pattillo. Shirley. Henson. Hollingsworth. Steakley, Hullender. 3rd row: Thurman. Rawls. Pennington. Lewis. Lea. Oliver. Armstrong, Rawls. Flemming. Hale. Haskett Michael Lea, President; Meredith Pattillo. Treasurer; Priscilla Shirley. Secretary; Shawn Lewis. Vice-President. Concern and Dependability: That is what it takes to be a good representative and that is what the 1986-87 Student Council is composed of. The RHS Stu- dent Council is an organization that acts as a liaison between the students and faculty of the school. This year the ac- tivities began with Freshman orienta- tion and continued until the LASPI scholarship was presented at gradua- tion. Homecoming, Arrive Alive, the Honors Banquet, and Spring Follies are all among the major responsibilities of the RHS Student Council. This year, along with all the above, we gave a reception for the RHS State Softball Champions of '83, '85, and '86. I would like to thank all our dedicated members who helped in this and other projects and made them the successes that they were. To Mrs. Henderson and Miss McNish, would like to give our special thanks for their help, support, advice, dedication, and most of all patience. I am proud to have been a part of the 1986-87 Student Council. God Bless, Priscilla Shirley Secretary Hey! Everything’s under control! 46 Clubs Sponsors: Mrs Henderson. Miss McNish CLUDS 1st row. L to R: Pace. Gray. Rawls. Pierce. Hise, Long, Dills. Babb. 2nd row: Bourne. Weaver. Smith. Durham. Peters. Spencer. Shirley. Oliver. Ward. McNeese. Patillo 3rd row. Webster. Young. Henson. Steak ley. Black 4rd row: Pierce. Holmes. McNew. Epps. Davis. Rogers. Harwood. Delaney. 5th row. Gordv. Lynn. Thomas. Hildreth. Armstrong. Peters. Flemming. 6th row; Lisenba. McClure. Smith. Lea. 7th row; Schrader. Babb. Steakley. Guinn. LaFever. Sims. Schultz. Smith. Henderson, lolley. BETA Clubs 47 Can we go now, Ms. Sertel? Ms Sertel. sponsor Play it again. Marcus. CLUES We love you too. Lisa. The Beta Club is a leadership-service organization for high school students based on scholastic achievement, and to encourage continuing education for its members. This year’s Beta Club activities included a teachers’ luncheon during National Education Week, Christmas caroling at Tri-County Hospital, a Homecoming Annual-Signing Party for the class of 1986, sponsoring a child from the Phillipines, and the publishing and distribution of a directory for the students of Ringgold High School. Amanda Hise, President Standing R to L: Amanda Hise. President: Chris Rawls. Vice- President: Deanna Pierce. Secretary; lackie Long. Treasurer CLUES 1st row, L to R: Bilbra, Sims, Pierce. Gracy, Swift. 2nd row: Bell. Dills. Babb. Test. Arnold. Benton, Adcock. 3rd row: McDaniel. Swanson, Worley. Williams. Graham. Mills. McMath. 4th row: Gordon. Mills, Gordy, Standifer, Schultz. Smith. McClure. Lambert, Collins. America's 1 spectator Coach McDaniel.sponsor sport — Hallway Leapfrog. Good Morning V|! The F.C.A. made many great accomplishments in the '86-'87 school year. In September, we had a work day in which we helped older peo- ple with yard work and other household chores. In October, we planned for our up- coming retreat to Gatlinburg. We all had a very good time fellowshipping together. In December, we went on our annual trip to the Smallwood Center for Abused Children. We had a Christmas party that touched us all. As the year has continued on we've enjoyed such things as bowling, joint meetings with the junior high, and going to church together, but one thing we have tried to do is keep the purpose of F.C.A. We are all here to bring others to Christ and we only pray that this year we, the members of the F.C.A., have touched the lives of many in our community. May God Bless you all. Lara Benton, President. You figure it out 48 Clubs rcA Vice-President; Michelle Adams. Treasurer; Angie Miss Phillips, sponsor. It's the First annual meeting of the Ringgold Garden Club Meredith. Secretary. It has been an honor this [fear for me to serve as President of the Language Club. The club worked hard selling candy to raise enough money to adopt a needy child of a foreign country. The club participates together in going to restaurants where foreign food is served. This year we went to Kanpai of Tokyo and La Cabriole. We had a great time at these places. The Language club is one of the biggest clubs at Ringgold. Every member has a great personality making the club especially close. Wherever we meet, we always have fun. Devona Henson, president. 1st row. L to R. Adams. Babb. Young. Pattillo, Edgeman, Oliver. Jordan, Henson. Cannon 2nd row: Dills. Steakley. Gray. Shirley. Woody. Edgeman. Cannon. Cain. 3rd row: Resides. Emberson. Henderson. Lindsey. Steakley. Landon. Armstrong. CJ IJBS Clubs 49 TOSS-UP 1st row, L to R: LeVan, Self, Rawls, Gray. Webster, Mrs. Howard. 2nd row: Jolley, Nixon, Doughty, Rickman, Peters, Bandy. The Toss-Up Club at Ringgold High School is made up of students in grades 9-12 who enjoy displaying their knowledge of various subjects in a quiz-bowl for- mat. Four people compete against each other and against members of an opposing team by answering questions in categories such as literature, art, music, science, history, mathematics, sports, current events, and entertainment. The Toss-Up Team's 1986-87 season has included many highlights, beginning with advancing as far as the quarterfinals on the Toss-Up program televised on Channel 45. Daniel Jolley was awarded a scholarship to Berry College for his performance in a tournament sponsored by that school and Andy Peters was named to the All-Star Team in a tournament at Dalton Junior College. The team also placed 9th out of 42 teams at a tournament sponsored by Armstrong State College in Savannah. Mrs. Howard, sponsor. 50 Clubs CLUBS Ms. Serial, sponsor ctces SCIENCE 11HL The Science Bowl teams consist of students in- terested in all fields of science. The members all belong to the Georgia Junior Academy of Science which is a state-wide organization. Members practice during the year and the toss-up format competition begins at the regional level in April. The competition concludes with the state com- petition in May. The representatives from Ringgold have placed fourth in the state for the last two years and this year finished second and fourth in the regional competition. The state competition this year was May 2nd at Georgia Southern College in Milledgeville. Members of this group as well as others throughout the school have competed this year in the Academic Olympics at Chattanooga State. Ms. Sertel, sponsor. 1st row. L lo R. Brenda Gray. Deanna Webster. I.ydia Sleakley. Robin Holden. 2nd row: Daniel lolley. Wesley Schrader, Lee Steakley, lonathon Babb CLIJBS We had a fun and successful FHA club in 1987. We accomplished a great deal thanks to faithful, en- thusiastic members and officers. Some of the highlights of the year were a mother- daughter dinner, bake sales, craft meetings, our Christmas party, an appreciation day for teachers, and special speakers at our meetings. I think FHA is a club worth participating in and I hope the members have felt that way too! I've really enjoyed the three years I've spent in FHA. I'd like to thank Mrs. Haik and Mrs. Bomar, our sponsors, and all the members for making FHA a great club! Andrea Spencer, president. Spencer. President; Meredith. Vice-President; Edgeman. Secretary; Cannon. Historian; McGrath, Publicity Recreation; Haskett. Publicity Recreation. Mrs. Haik. sponsor 1st row. I. to R: Iordan. Spencer. McGrath. Steakley. Peters, Cannon. Babb. Haskett. Dills. 2nd row: Meredith. Self. Edgeman. Murphy. 3rd row: Smith. Henson. Young. Watkins. Davis. Lindsey. Meredith 52 Clubs tty CLUES Clubs 53 1st row. L Io R: Buchanan. Henson, Cannon. Brown. 2nd row: Haskett. Sims. Iordan. Dills. Babb. 3rd row: Delaney. Doughty. LaFever. Don. Peters. Armstrong The Key Club is a service organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. All members must maintain an overall B average. One service pro- ject was sponsoring a canned goods drive during the Christmas Holidays, with Mrs. Laura Henderson's homeroom bringing in the most cans and winning a pizza party. We have also sold refreshments at numerous Kiwanis Club functions. Many thanks to Mr. Pederson and Col. Williams far their aid and support. Chris Armstrong, president. L lo R: Chris Armstrong. President; lennifer Brown. Vice-President: lillanna Babb. Treasurer; Angie Sims. Secretary. Merry Christmas From the Key Club Col. Williams, sponsor NATIONAL BCNCBSCCTTr 1st row. L to R Bourne. Hise, Peters. Spencer, Thomas. Smith. 2nd row: Holmes. Davis. Epps. Durham. Harrell. Morgan, Little. 3rd row: Edgeman. Babb. Lea. Hildreth. McClure. 4th row: Hartley. Steakley. Schultz. Rawls. Thomas. Lisenba L to R: Scott McClure. Social Chairperson: Lee Steakley. President; Lisa Thomas. Social Chair- person. Jonathan Hildreth. Vice President; Chris Rawls. Treasurer NHS cools off after a hot year. MOUSEKETEER ROLL CALL! J o h n S h e 1 1 y s u s a n This year the National Honor Society worked on two service projects- a community service project and a school service project. For our community service project we prepared a Thanksgiving food basket for a needy family. As a school ser- vice project we donated money for rear curtains for the stage. We raised this money selling Valentine carnations. This year was not just work, though; we also had a lot of fun eating and socializing at our meetings. I would like to thank all of the people who unselfishly donated their time to our projects and to thank Mrs. Anderson for working with us as our sponsor this year. I would also like to wish all of the members of NHS good luck in all they do after they leave Ringgold High School. Lee Steakley, president. Mrs. Anderson, sponsor Ahh. Good friends and good times! 54 Clubs CLUBS_______ OJiES Many things were achieved by the Future Business Leaders of America. At the beginning of the school year, FBLA sponsored a dance for the entire student body. Corsages and boutonnieres were sold for the Homecoming dance. The members took part in the parade by riding in a hearse decorated with business signs, For Thanksgiving, food was collected and food baskets were made. When Christmas arrived, FBLA sponsored two children and provided them gifts. A drawing was held at Valentine’s day for a box of candy. FBLA week included doing things for teachers. There were many fund raising activities. Posters were made to express ideas. A retreat was planned for the spring. The members expressed their pride for this club by having tee-shirts made with FBLA” on them. Renee Lindsey, president 1st row. [.to R: Edgeman. Test. Licklider. Durham. Peters. Henson. Babb. Dills 2nd row: McNew. Buchanan. Wilson. Cox. Sanders. Epps.Lambert. Davis. Smith Historian; Marjie Peters. Secretary; Scott Smith. Mrs. Eddingfield. sponsor Parliamentarian: Cathy Edgeman. Reporter. Clubs 55 CLUBS ' Sitting: Angie Kittle. Angela Kittle. Standing: Angie Meredith. Lath Nhet. lust say NO to drugs! Coach Kellerhals, sponsor During the past year, the Students Staying Straight members have visited with Boynton and Graysville elementary schools to talk to the students about just Saying No to Drugs and alcohol. We feel that we can help not only the students at Ringgold High School but our community also if we could influence at least one person. Then it would be worth while. Alcohol and drugs have become so bad in the last few years, we're trying to stop the spread before it becomes an epidemic. We know we can't stop every one from drinking and taking drugs but we can try, not only for us but for the next generation. itting: Jennifer Brown. Project Chairperson: (.aura Pace, resident: Chuck Cardwell. Treasurer. Tina Burns. Vice- resident; Vanessa Thurman. .Secretary: Sean Dougherty. Home ixtension 1st row. L to R: Stephens. Cummings. Thurman. Self. Goodwin. 2nd row: Long. Gray. Pace. Brown. Collins. Ormsby 3rd row: Montgomery. Boone. Wright. Skates. Hughes. Wilson. Cardwell. Rogers. The Y Club is a Christian Organization that serves our school and our communi- ty. The club meets twice a month along with providing morning devotions every Tuesday and Thursday. Our home meetings include a little business and a lot of fun. For Halloween we had a costume party for the children at Bethel Bible Village. We also provided one hour of free labor for a teacher. Mrs. Cawood sponsor - 56 Clubs TRIPLE S CC-ED y EYE or THE TT7EP Chip (ones and Tabb Nance. Senior Edition Editors Buffv Powell. Editor-In-Chief Charity Williams. Assistant Editor 1st row. L to R Duckett, Hullender. Daniels. Peters. Babb. Dills. Williams. Powell. 2nd row. Nichols. Pet hick. Williams. Lambert. Cardwell. Clements. Mills. I told you the computer is smarter! NEWSPAPER STAEE jj 58 Division WHAT WE ARE DOING If you an lookingfor the Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior ilass Stilton, your search is over. In keeping with our theme, Together Su e by Side, ue hate combined the three undenlass sections into one. This change wilt also make it easier to find a person s piclun. If you stop to think about it, this design makes a lot of sense. Students at RHS attend various events together not as separate classes. Vie go to classes, sporting events, and dances together. X'e go through our high school years surrounded by our friends, just as you are in this section. Tht design is neu and I hope you will like our neu way of presenting the class sections. by Kelli Durham Keith Abney 11 Brian Adams 9 Carolyn Adams 9 Michelle Adams 11 Nicole Adams 11 Scott Adams 11 Suzie Adcock 11 William Alford 11 Rhonda Allen 9 larrod Alsobrooks 10 Jason Alsobrooks 10 Paula Alton 11 Troy Alton 9 Chris Armstrong 11 Dee Arnold 9 Joyce Aslinger 10 Becky Atkins 10 Eric Atkinson 10 Jennifer Avans 9 leannie Babb 9 Jillanna Babb 11 Darryl Baggett 9 Ashley Baker 9 Bryan Baker 9 Joey Baker 10 Brian Bandy 9 Michael Barker 11 Paula Barnes 11 Jody Barts 9 Shannon Bates 10 60 Underclassmen Dainah Baucom 11 Ginger Bayne 9 Tonya Beasley 9 Aaron Beaty 9 Bill Becker 9 Deborah Bell 11 Steven Bell 9 Lisa Bennett 9 Tim Benson 9 Lara Benton 11 Randy Benton 9 Cindy Berry 10 Race Bickley 9 Jerry Biddle 9 Staci Bishop 10 Beth Black 11 Phillip Black 9 Michelle Blalock 9 Calvin Blaylock 10 Michelle Bonds 10 Melanie Boyd 9 Melanie Boyd 10 Rev Bowen 9 Brandon Born 9 Mike Boone 9 Becky Boone 9 Larry Brackett 9 Tammy Brackett 10 Chris Bramlett 10 Angie Braswell 11 Kristy Brice 11 Robby Brice 10 Ronnie Brock 9 Allison Brown 9 Dale Brown 11 Jennifer A. Brown 11 Jennifer W. Brown 11 Kevin Brown 11 Michelle Brown 10 Paul Brown 10 Sherrie Brown 11 Sherry Brown 11 Steven Brown 9 Michelle Brownlow 11 Patrick Bryson 9 Kenny Burnette 9 Kim Burnett 10 Tina Burns 11 Underclassmen 61 Danny Burton 10 Brad Butler 11 Ben Cabeen 9 Amy Cain 10 Libby Caldwell 9 Kevin Campbell 11 Blair Cannon 10 Karen Cannon 11 Sheila Cantrell 10 Lee Capehart 11 Kristy Caradine 11 Michael Carlock 11 Todd Carlock 11 Karen Carter 9 )ada Casteel 9 GregCatlin 10 Amy Chalmers 11 Sandra Chalmers 11 Scott Chalmers 10 Karen Chandler 10 Sharon Chandler 10 lony Chancey 9 Tracy Chambers 9 Joey Chesnutt 10 Brendy Chitty 11 Catherine Clark 10 Cindy Clark 10 Keith Clark 10 Tammi Clark 10 Dale Clements 11 Lynn Clifford 9 Karen Cobos 10 Jason Cochran 10 Tim Cochran 10 David Coffee 11 Daniel Collins 9 Lori Coleman 10 Mark Coley 10 Kenissa Condra 10 Todd Cooper 10 Shayne Cothran 9 Virgie Cottrell 10 Kenny Cox 10 Ryan Craw 9 Leah Cross 11 Katina Cummings 9 Lisa Cunningham 10 Marcianne Daniels 10 62 Underclassmen Renee Daniel 9 Shawn Daugherty 11 Amy Davis 10 Drue Davis 10 Eric Davis 9 |oy Davis 9 Kelly Davis 10 Mary Ann Davis 9 Mick Davis 9 Quinton Davis 9 Carmen Day 11 Jeff Dean 10 Kim Dedmon 9 Delana Delaney 11 Christy Dempsey 10 Keith Dempsey 11 Dee Dee Denton 9 Dianna Dietz 9 Michele Dills 11 Todd Doughty 11 Sabrina Dowden 9 Todd Driver 11 Deborah Eaker 11 Tammy Eaves 9 Dewayne Edgeman 9 Ingrid Edgeman 10 Jerry Edgeman 11 John Edgeman 9 Ronald Edgeman 9 Vernon Edgeman 11 BAND HISTORY MADE AT RHS This year on February 14, Colin Land, a junior, and Tim Harm, a senior, made history at Ringgold High. They were the first students from our school to be selected for All-State Band. This is the highest music honor that can be achieved in the state of Georgia. Tim and Cohn both agree that their fine band directors, Mr Robin Christian and Ms. Tammy Shanhles have played an outstanding part in their success. In the future. Tim wants to attend college, majoring in music. He would hie to play his tuba professionally and he is thinking about teaching his talent to others. Cohn IS going to attend a music conservatory to gel his doc- torate in saxophone performance and education, and someday teach at a university. Cohn and Tim are very proud to be the first from R.H.S. to receive this honor, but hope that they are the first of many. They want to encourage other students to follow in their footsteps Congratulations. Tim and Cohn from everyone here on the An- nual Staff. by: Stefany Holhngsuorth Underclassmen 63 Chad Elliott 9 Doug Elliott 10 Clay Ellis 9 Kristy Ellis 9 Tom Emberson 10 Damion Epps 9 Earl Epps 10 Chari Evans 10 Duane Evans 10 Matt Evans 11 Ruben Farmer 11 Jeannette Karr 9 Danny Farris 9 Dana Farrow 9 Ricky Ferguson 11 Danny Ferris 9 Becky Fincher 11 Jason Finney 11 Jason Flemming 10 Leslie French 9 Kindra Friel 9 Dan Ford 10 Traci Ford 10 Angela Foster 10 Kim Gardner 9 Laura Gary 9 Annette Gattis 9 Christine Gasaway 11 Allen Gaylor 11 Chris Gaylor 9 J.R.O.T.C. SHINES Every year an inspection team is assigned to schools housing J.R.O.T.C. The inspection team is sent by the Federal Government to insure that the programs are meeting the correct standards. If these standards are not met, the R.O.T.C. program could be terminated in that school. Upon the arrival of the team, the cadets give them a short tour of the R.O.T.C. building and must demonstrate that this is a cadet-run program. The team is then brought to a staff and their leader to be briefed by the staff leader. The i adets tell them about their jobs, what they've done, what they're doing and what they're going to do. During the inspection, the whole program is inspected. The cadets' files are checked, along with the supplies, cadet records, ac- countability and the cadets themselves. Also there is an in-ranks in- spection in which our cadets did very well. The officer only wrote up 3 cadets out of 103, which is great. After the inspection the cadets had a pass and review test which is a formal passing of the troops. This took the participation of all cadets, and is definitely not a one-man job. Everyone pitched in to make RHS J.R.O.T.C. shine. by: Becky Bou-man 64 Underclassmen Tracy Gibson 9 Chris Gilbert 9 Meredith Gilbert 10 Todd Gilbert 9 Lisa Goins 9 Ronnie Goins 9 Curtis Goldsmith 9 Angela Goodwin 9 Wendy Goodwin 9 Angela Gordy 9 Glenn Gordy 9 Melissa Gordy 11 Patricia Gordy 9 Stephen Gordy 9 Steve Gordy 11 Ray Gracy 9 Deana Graham 9 Rich Graham 10 Amanda Grant 9 Ginger Gravely 10 Allen Gravitt 11 Billy Gravitt 11 Tina Gravitt 11 Brenda Gray 10 Cheryl Green 11 Christie Green 11 Kay Green 10 Michael Green 11 Renee Griffin 10 Kim Grisham 9 Paige Grizzle 10 David Grubb 11 Michelle Gard 11 Robbie Guess 9 Roger Guffey 10 Lara Guy 9 Amy Haddock 11 |ason Hale 11 Paul Hale 10 Chip Hall 9 Monica Hall 9 Stephanie Hall 9 David Hamill 11 Marcie Hamill 9 Angela Hamilton 10 Jake Haynes 11 Tracy Haney 9 Tammy Haney 11 Underclassmen 65 Dale Hardin 11 Beth Harper 10 Bobbie Harris 11 Chad Harris 11 Tommy Harris 11 Erica Harrison 10 Rhonda Harvey 11 Debra Harwood 10 Lisa Haskett 11 Phillip Hatfield 10 Selina Hawkins 11 Brenda Haynes 9 Lisa Headrick 10 Bernard Heard 11 Michael Heard 9 Angela Helms 9 Amy Helton 9 Chris Hemphill 9 Mike Hemphill 11 (ason Henderson 10 Jimmy Henderson 10 Jennifer Henry 9 Ronnie Henry 9 Devona Henson 11 Staci Hickey 10 Thomas Hickey 10 Christy Hicks 10 Sean Higdon 11 Susan Higdon 11 Ronnie Higgins 9 Gary Hinds 9 Frankie Hix 10 Ruth Hixon 9 Toni Hixson 9 Travis Hodge 9 Eddie Holcomb 9 Robin Holden 9 Chris Hollifield 10 Stefany Hollingsworth 9 Lisa Holmes 10 Stacia Holsomback 10 David Howard 11 Brian Horton 11 Christy Holsomback 11 Howie Holsomback 10 Mark Holt 11 Michelle Hood 11 Jason Hooper 10 66 Underclassmen Locker Mania Have you ever slowly opened your locker door and felt that you were be ini’ pulled into a void, where there is no change, just simply the same boring locker walls you see everyday? Of course, some may have gum and remnants of food to make it interesting. But who likes to watch food decay? Some of the students here at RHS are fed up with watching the mold slowly grow. They are taking action to totally renovate their student living areas. So, when they slowly creak open then lockers, they instead see col- orful party streamers, flashy mirrors, and plastic balloons. Some students even go so far as to wallpaper their lockers. Just make sure that you can f ind your books in the middle of all your stuff. You don 'I want to be late to class. And who says you can t have a partyroom at school! By: Devona Henson Shelly Hooper 9 Danny Hooten 10 Phillip Hooten 9 Kim Howard 10 Lee Howard 9 Cindy Hughes 9 Jimmy Hughes 9 Melissa Ann Hughes 9 Melissa Hughes 9 Penny Hughes 11 LaDora Hullender 9 Lori Hullender 9 Traci Hullender 11 Cindy Huskey 9 Shird Huskey 10 Darrel Hutton 9 Traci Jackson 9 Tonya James 11 Lori Jay 10 Jennie Jenkins 9 Kristi Jenkins 9 Missy Jenkins 11 Jennifer Johanson 10 Crystal Johnson 10 Dawn Johnston 9 Denise Johnson 9 Jimmy Johnson 9 Kim Johnson 9 Melvin Johnson 9 Rae Johnson 9 Underclassmen 67 RHS Underwater Basket Weaving Team This year RHS bad Us first ever Underwater Basket Weaving team. Many of you have wondered what the Underwater Basket Weaving team was all about. You might have read articles in the newspaper about them. Actually the UWBW team might be compared to a soap opera. The UWBW team is a group of jriends who get together, do things, and have fun. While at meetings, they invent the exciting and funny events of their UWBW meets. The captains or inventors of the UWBW team are Jtllanna “Jillo Babb, and Michele Pickle ” Dills. Lifeguards are Suzie Adcock, and Jeff Lambert, and the sponsor is Coach Frank Gordy. by: De ana Delaney Wayne Johnson 9 Daniel Jolley 10 Audrey Jones 10 Brett Jones 10 Christy Jones 9 David Jones 10 Jim Jones 9 Josie Jones 10 Lynn Jones 10 Thomas Jones 10 Tim Jones 10 Cookie Jordan 10 Julie Jordan 9 Sherri Jowels9 Angel Justice 10 Kristy Kammer 10 Chris Keck 9 Rhonda Keck 9 J.J. Keener 10 Kelia Keith 10 Kevin Keith 9 Stephen Keith 11 Charles Kelley 9 Kevin Kelly 11 Marsha Kelly 9 Kelly Kennedy 10 Erin Kenner 9 Kelly Kerns 9 Matt Keown 9 Jason Key 11 68 Underclassmen Sherri Key 11 Chris Kilby 10 Amy Kindred 10 □avid King 11 Michele Kirby 9 Melissa Kirksey 10 Angela Kittle 11 Angie Kittle 10 Angie Kittle 11 Christopher Kittle 9 Eric Knox 11 Keith Lafever 11 Lamar Lake 10 Rachel Lamar 10 Julie Lambert 9 Claudia Land 10 Colin Land 11 Shane Land 11 Donald Landen 11 Kim Landers 9 Michael Landers 11 Scott Lane 11 Jimmy Lawman 11 Vicki Lecker 9 Matt Ledford 10 Jerry Lee 9 Sandy Lee 9 Eric Levan 9 Becky Lewallen 9 Amy Lewis 10 Dawn Lewis 10 Donald Lewis 9 Jason Lewis 9 Keith Linebarger 10 Carol Lingerfelt 9 Shelly Lingerfelt 9 Mark Little 9 Rhonda Little 10 Suzanne Littlefield 9 Russ Locklear 9 Joe Lofty 9 Adrian Long 9 Donnie Long 9 Heidi Long 9 Jackie Long 11 Pamela Long 11 Rhonda Longley 11 Jennifer Love 9 Underclassmen 69 Scott Lowe 10 Tina Lowery 9 Ioann Lumpkin 11 Tonya Lunsford 10 Wendy Lunsford 9 Tammy Lynn 9 Michael Maddox 11 Sherry Mangrum 10 Lori Martin 10 Mary Mather 9 Tyler Maynor 10 Melanie McBride 9 Myron McBride 11 Chris McBrayer 9 Paige McBryar 11 Tina McCain 11 Tim McCormick 11 Kristy McCurry 11 Ollie McDaniel 9 |ody McDowell 10 John McGrath 10 Angie Mclntire 11 Ken McKeehan10 David McKelvy 9 Alicia McKinley 10 Adam McMath 9 Reed McMillen 11 Kim McNeese 11 Nikki McNew 10 Chris McRoy 9 Daniel Meadows 11 Eddie Meeks 9 Lynn Meredith 10 Candy Miles 11 Alan Miller 9 Donna Miller 10 Lamar Milling 10 Doug Mills 10 |ason Mills 9 Deanna Millsap 11 Monica Millsaps 9 Kristi Mink 10 Angela Mishoe 11 Mark Mishoe 9 Robert Montgomery 10 Dana Moore 10 Eddie Moore 10 Keith Moore 9 70 Underclassmen Misty Moore 9 Wade Morgan 9 Cindy Morris 9 Paul Morris 11 Stacy Morris 10 Michelle Morrison 10 |ason Morrow 10 Tonya Moses 9 Scott Mullis 9 Lanette Murphy 11 Lee Murphy 11 Dusty Nance 9 Ginger Nance 11 Brandi Nash 10 Ginna Nash 11 Greg Nash 11 lackie Newby 9 Brian Newsome 9 Lath Nhet 11 Randy Nichols 10 Todd Nichols 10 Wanda Nichols 10 Any Nofsinger 10 Jeff O'Bryant 10 Dennis Oldham 11 Deanna Oliver 11 fason Oliver 9 )ana Ormsby 10 Michael Ormsby 9 Kristy Osby 11 R.H.S. Star Student Jonathon Babb, tht salutatorum of this year’s senior class was named the county-wide STAR student. The STAR stu- dent's selection is based on the highest SAT score in both Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold High Schools. Jonathon made 1480 on the SAT. and on the math part of the test, he made an 800. which is a perfect score. Mr. Babb seems to expect a lot from himself and being named STAR student has given him the strong sense of ac- complishment he has worked so hard for. Jonathon agrees that hts parents had a great deal of in- fluence in hts academic life. He says, They always encour- aged me to do my best.” Jonathon's parents are very proud of their son. After graduation. Jonathon will be attending Georgia Tech. There he will be majoring in electrical engineering. When our STAR student was asked what he could see himself doing in 5 years, he replied. 1 see myself working for a large company under research and development. On behalf of R.H.S., the annual staff would like to congratulate Jonathon for his academic achievements thus far and wish him the best of luck towards hts promising future. by Ginger Bayne Underclassmen 71 V.|. Otting 11 Laura Pace 11 Ronny Palmer 10 Scott Palmer 11 Debbie Pangle 10 lenny Park 9 Leann Parker 11 Brent Parrish 9 Brian Parrish 11 Donya Patterson 10 Meredith Patillo 10 Shannon Payne 10 Tony Payne 9 Dana Peace 9 Ricky Peacock 9 Stacy Pearson 9 Scott Pennington 9 David Penney 9 lohn Penney 10 Cathy Pentecost 10 Keith Perry 11 Kim Perry 9 Andy Peters 11 John Peters 9 Julie Peters 11 Brent Pethick 9 Brian Pickett 11 Lorraine Pickett 11 Ray Pickett 11 Deanna Pierce 11 Maniacs On Wheels Do you know what a Madonna air, a mutated air, or a Body Jar is? If so, you must be a local skateboarding enthusiast. These are just a few of the many stunts that local skateboarders risk their necks to attempt. When Peter Soback was asked why he does it, he replied, “It's a way to channel aggression. ” Peter Soback, Jeff Leigh, Brent Pethick, Alan Pethick, Kevin Kelly, Micheal Kelly, and Dave Grow are some of the local skateboarders at Ringgold. They streetskate just about anywhere. There is a variety of ramps to skate on. like the mudramps in Dalton or the Redramp in Hixon. They also skate at Ineria in Holly Hills in East Brainerd and The Ditch on 2-A. Sometimes they skate downtown if they can get away with it If you're thinking of taking up this sport, you should know how much it costs. A skateboard can cost anywhere from $50 to $150. All the safety equipment that you need to wear can cost up to $150. So skateboarding’s not only fun, but it's very expensive. by Amy Nofsinger 72 Underclassman Michelle Pierce 11 Melina Pitts 11 Stephanie Plott 10 Tracey Porter 9 Dustin Powell 11 Rob Prescott 10 eMark Price 11 Lynn Proctor 11 Renee Queen 10 Charlotte Quinn 11 Genifer Radford 9 Dana Ralston 11 Sean Ramey 9 Brandy Randolph 10 Tony Ratledge 9 Brett Rawls 9 Kenny Reagan 10 Beth Reavely 11 Susan Reavely 9 Christie Redd 11 Susan Reed 9 Shanda Reese 10 Eric Reeves 10 Stephanie Resides 10 Paula Reuter 10 Roy Reyher11 Carla Rhinehart 10 Cindy Rhinehart 10 Brenda Rhodes 11 Carrie Rhodes 11 Rhonda Ridley 11 Monica Riley 9 Stacey Roach 11 Eric Roberson 9 Michelle Roberson 10 Wayne Roberson 9 Eddie Roberts 11 |on Roberts 9 Shane Rogers 10 Carmen Ross 10 Bobby Rosser 10 Shawn Rutledge 9 Carrie Sadler 9 Mark Samples 9 Danny Sanderson 9 Tom Sawyer 9 Wesley Shrader 11 Martin Scott 9 Underclassmen 73 Ray Scott 9 Aaron Self 9 Eric Self 9 Monica Self 11 Scott Self 9 Lorrita Sellers 11 Tara Shadwick 9 |ohn Sharp 9 Priscilla Shirley 11 ferry Shook 9 Stephanie Simmons 9 Angie Sims 11 Kevin Sims 11 Kim Skates 9 lason Station 11 Vamela Smallwood 11 Charles Smith 9 Chris Smith 9 Clifford Smith 10 Darrell Smith 11 Greg Smith 10 Jeremy Smith 9 John Smith 11 Kristie Smith 10 Leann Smith 9 Lonnie Smith 11 Regina Smith 9 Sherman Smith 9 Tasha Sneed 10 lames Spurgeon 11 Peter Soback 11 Marcus Standifer 11 Kay Steakley 11 Lydia Steakley 10 Lance Steele 9 Charles Stephens 11 Christy Stephens 10 Kristy Stephens 11 Tonya Stewart 9 Lance Stiffler 11 Vince Stiffler 9 limmy Stockard 10 Chris Stockburger 11 Mickey Stone 9 Michelle Strait 9 Julie Stricklin 10 Kevin Stricklin 11 Becky Sullivan 11 74 Underclassmen Catoma County Schools an closed! These an the words that so many RHS students listen for on those days u hen the ground is all covered with snow. We walk out onto the driveway to get a better look at the chance of the school closing. In the opinion of 99.9% of all students at Ringgold, the school should be dosed and we should stay home. (But what we do know, we wanted to go home when the power went out!?) Still the hope is there, so we rush in to watch the Snow Bird Report. And the anticipation grows as the newscaster begins to announce the already closed Death rraps. . . . Bradley, Sequatchie, Bledsoe . . . (Wiry is Catoosa always last?) . ■ . Catoosa, Marion . . . yes, no school, prayers all over Catoosa County have been answered. The celebrations will now begin! And just how do we celebrate and spend our free time? In the shopping malls, at friends houses, in snowball fights, asleep, or whatever else strikes us. Yes, these are the glorious things we do on those special days when Paul said it would be like this! By: Jennifer Love “Snow Days” Larry Sullivan 9 Leslie Swafford 9 Brent Swanson 11 Tracy Swanson 10 Martha Swearingen 11 (eni Sweet 9 Karol Swift 11 Steve Taliant 9 Terri Teems 11 Lisa Teems 11 Kelley Thomas 11 Davis Thompson 11 Vanessa Thurman 10 Charlotte Tilley 11 Chris Thomas 10 fason Touchstone 11 Tony Touchstone 11 Mike Treece 11 Chad Trimby 9 Debbie Trimble 11 Andrea Tucker 10 Angie Turner 10 lennifer Turner 9 Ronda Tyrrell 11 Terry Tyrrell 9 Lisa Vandermolen 11 Steve Vandermolen It Freddy Vandiver 11 Chris Varnell 10 Eric Vaughn 9 Underclassmen 75 STUCO Says Arrive Alive In the past feu years many neuprograms hat e been established at RHS: Y Club. Students Staying Straight, and JROTC to name a feu . Certainly not the least among these is the Arrive Alive program, sponsored by Mrs. Laura Henderson and Miss Melinda Mi Nish. This year the chairman and co-chairman were Melinda Lemmon and Anita Pierce, respectively, who worked with a small core group of students to accomplish their goals. The program itself is an endeavor to bring dou n the staggering number of deaths due to drunk driving among students. The staff cer- tainly does not encourage students to drtnk. but, on either prom or graduation night, they will give anyone a nde home who calls their number, no questions asked. This is their third year tn operation, stemming from the meeting they attended three years ago. where several excellent speakers set them on their path. Affecting mostly juniors and seniors, the goal of this rapidly-expanding program is simple; to insure the safe- ty oj the students of Ringgold on the two most important nights of the year. Georgia is the first state in the nation to officially recognize this institution, and already it has become extremely successful, with a possibility of extending its services in the future to other nights of the year. by Daniel Jolley AmwMhii AMERICA Members of the committee indude MehnJj lammon. Anita Pierce. Prtstilla Shirley. Shane Hol enJrr. Tnna Cox, Deanna Oliver, Jason Flemming. Meredith Pattillo. Vanessa Thurman. Cheryl Green. Brenda Gray, and Lasa Haskett. Darren Weidman 11 Bryan Waldron 11 Melissa Walker 9 Ron Walker 10 Dayna Ward 10 Melissa Ward 10 Tina Waters 11 Todd Watkins 10 Kim Watson 10 Scott Watson 9 John Watts 11 Kelby Watts 11 Michelle Weaver 11 Tammy Weaver 11 Deanna Webster 10 Rhonda Weeks 9 Tonya West 11 Rina Whaley 11 David Whatley 9 George Wheat 9 Renee White 9 Jason Whitler 10 Patrick Whittemore 9 Brad Williams 11 Brad S. Williams 11 Chad Williams 9 Charity Williams 11 Janey Williams 11 Jeff Williams 10 Shane Williams 11 76 Underclassmen Stacy Williams 9 Troy Williams 10 Wes Williams 10 Eric Wilson 10 )ason Wilson 10 Jerry Wilson 9 Jennifer Wilson 9 Jim Wilson 10 Lori Wilson 9 Debbie Wimpy 10 Debbie Winston 11 Jeff Winston 9 Jill Woody 11 Zagar Wooten 9 Jennifer Worley 11 Jessica Worley 10 Liane Worley 10 Mike Worley 10 Steven Worley 10 Becky Wright 10 Kenneth Wright 9 Lisa Wright 9 Tonya Wright 11 Tracy Wright 11 Tara Wyrick 9 Eric Yarbrough 10 Chad Young 10 Jennifer Young 10 John Young 10 Eric Zinkann 9 GRAVITY SIDES WITH LOOSE-LEAF FRESHMEN ft„„„ ,bu Yr. V, r� ,b„g dry lb, ball yr.r mx, ,! „ Yrmr b b, r, b lfi ,, ,. half digging ngslM yrnr nd,. Ymfr.l insll b. d ,b, brgi. 1. ubrrrrl. y.« r, lm,„ lb, r, ubm xddmly. BAM.' ibm g, 11 yrnr U. bcmm orb nd Mr, 11 nrr tht b Uy y Tbl, frllryrd by fry whuptrgd rxpUmy , yrn Jnf b,.„ .d iry 1. g.lh,r „ 11 yrnr i.pply, hr,or. limy n mrnUufy b,.bid 1. lb, ,nd rj lb, b U II,Lorn. 1. Ri.ggM Hlgb Yr. b „ ,.ll m.l.rd . ,, mml yb.. gci.gfr,- d „ 1. ,Uu. by nlbtr brlb r . or .yiubl.gbM 1. lb. «MW W Tbn llryug, U rb, m J ih, nm, lb , ml,,, lh,y ,nr b . brbind yrn Mk n,n lly comb , lb„ by pm b ,,ng ,b „ ,m„c „ „u d ffl, b g, yhyb ml mat nu, ubrn the, r, r mm,d your ud, AU ,n 11. 1 I pnny l d llrujnit wbm you Ihmgbt 11 M l fr ir u U dry lb, b lh — Cbru Armjtnmg Underclassmen 77 ✓ ■ ' I - 4 Su p rla tivey 1— ' -'K ' _ 11C- x .N ' s. r !! « L- � A HPU 7 v ” (j , - y,-iN '' -' x ' -1, i i «V. ' 1 NLs i V“o“ _____________________________ ee' Nq| Pit-lumfl 7oyet ten 1. Sidney Henderson 2. James McNew 3. Dianne Anderson 4 Annette Spinks 5. Joyce Amis 7. Stewart Owenby 8. Ron Ziegler 9. David Williams 10. Jan Hendrix 11 Robin Christian 12. Tony Brown 13. Ron Looney 14. Frank Gordy 15. Jack Ellis 16. Betty Clark 17. Danna Yates 18. Beverly Lewis 19. George Duncan 20. Hazel Brown 21. Danny Vest 22. Bill Womack 23. Elizabeth Davis 24. Donna Bomar 25. Modena Brown 26. Louise Jenkins 27. Sadie White 28. Marilyn Haik 29. Nancy Davis 30. Jim Robinson 31. (.aura Henderson 32. Margaret Baker 33. Kathleen Meyer 34. Tammy Shankles 35. Dana Blackwood 36. Connie Coker 37. Denie Serte! 90 Faculty 38. Braden Moreland 39. Jimmie Nell Spivey 40. Don Patterson 41. Doug Cline 42. Con Kellerhals 43. Jim Henderson 44 Doyce Worthy 45. Larry Bunch 46. Charles Turner 47. Linda Eddingfield 48. Steve Jones 49. Jan Edwards 50. Debi Stone 51 Barbara Howard 52. Joy Wemmer 53. Carol Jacobs 54. Melinda McNish 55. Patricia Robinson 56. Connie Cawood 57. Lynnda Owens 58. Debra Bates 59. Pam Henderson 60. Tava Welch 61. Steve McDaniel 62. Mickey Maddox 63. Sandra Owens 64 Julie Nichols 65. Karen Phillips 66. Sandra Roebuck 67 Richard Clark 68 Bettye Ray 69. Virginia Long Faculty 91 Lei's be careful oui ihere ... Richard E. Clark started out as a counselor at Lakeview High School. Then he became a History instructor. Follow- ing other assignments, he was made principal of Ring- gold High School. When he first became prin- cipal, the Senior High was housed in the Jr. High building. It was so small that some classes had to be held outside, in the gym and in any closet space available. Naomi Allen, cafeteria Reba Alton, cafeteria loyce Amis, English Dianne Anderson. English Margaret Baker. English DeDartment Head Marjorie Baker. Health Debra Bates. Math Dana Blackwood. Foreign Sgt Boatwright. IROTC Donna Bomar. Home Occupations Language Economics 92 Faculty Of Course some things have changed other than the school itself. Qtudents have changed with society. It used to be that if a student was accused of something, they usually were the guilty one. Now you almost have to have a lawyer to ever accuse someone. The faculty has changed for the bet- ter. I think the quality in their teaching has improved. I have hobbies outside of school like gardening. I enjoy taking care of the 5 acres around my home. I'm also known for making biscuits. They’re not really that good, it’s just that people don't get them often at home. I enjoy being a principal, but you are confronted with many obstacles. I really don't know of anything else I'd rather be doing! Shelia Bridges. Aide Evelyn Brown. Custodian Hazel Brown. Physical Modena Brown. English Tony Brown. Physical Education Education Larry Bunch. Art Madge Campbell. Cafeteria Connie Cawood. Social Scott Chandler. Science Robin Christian. Band Studies Faculty 93 1 % • • For 22 years, George Dun- can was in the United States Army. He was involved in military intelligence, which is what he had specifically enlisted for. My first assignment was in the Ryokyu Islands, and I had no idea where that was. I looked it up in the en- cyclopedia and found out it was near Okinawa. He traveled to several other countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands. He took language classes to learn German and Polish. I travel- ed a lot and enjoyed it very much. I wasn't married so it was easier to travel and like it. During Vietnam he spent one year in Cuchi and about 8 months in Saigon. I won't go into Vietnam, because that's a story in itself. He was part of counter in- telligence, which is the detec- tion, prevention and neutralization of the in- telligence activity directed against the U.8 ... He was also in Germany doing surveys of installation, which is preventing buildings from being constructed without care. He knew that he wanted to be a teacher and he had hoped that his background would be of some value. He wanted to help prepare students for the real world. Haven Conner. Special Ed. 94 Faculty Dana Cornett, Aide Maybell Crumbley. Custodian Elizabeth Davis. Science Nancy Davis. Business Betty Clark. Library Aide Mary Lou Clark. Cafeteria Richard Clark. Principal Doug Cline, Social Studies Connie Coker, Secretary Annette Spinks sings at her church and has a minor in music. She sang in her high school and her college choruses. She has never sung in front of a faculty member, but some students have attended her church and heard her sing there. Ml only sing sacred music. To me it's not a performance. I like to experience the song with the congregation, 60 that the two are joined in a common bond. What I sing has to be special and has to be something that really speaks to me. lack Ellis, Math Gail Emberson. Secretary Huelene Harris. Aide Dina Haynes. IROTC Sec. Faculty 95 Frank Gordy, Math Connie Green. Cafeteria Department Head )an Edwards. Counselor Marilyn Haik. Home Economics George Duncan. Social Studins Linda Eddingfield. Comouters Virginia Long lived in Alaska from about 1962 un- til 1981. “The scenery is gorgeous. There are a lot of mountains or inactive volcanoes. Salmon fishing is very big.” Jackie and Heidi, her two daughters, went ice fishing some. “It is quite cold sometimes and you must be prepared for it. You sometimes have to plug your car into an outlet to keep it from freezing.” She went to Alaska to teach in an Indian Village called Kitlingt. She was adopted into the tribe after she had been there awhile. She was born in Atlanta. The travel time between Atlanta and Alaska is about six days. “We all loved living there and we hope to go back next summer.” Jim Henderson. Assistant Principal Laura Henderson. Social Studies Dept. Head Pam Henderson. Math Sid Henderson. Construction Jan Hendrix. Librarian Barbara Howard. English Ila Huskey. Aide 96 Faculty Carol Jacob. English Louise Jenkins. Special Joan Jones. English Education About three years ago, Carol Jacob saw some people hang gliding off Raccoon Mountain and decided to give it a try. Ever since then she’s been one of those people leaping off the side of a mountain. Her family has never seen her hang glide. But she con- tinues to go to Raccoon and Lookout Mountains as well as Henson’s Gap. She owns her own hang glider and has been known to go right after school. I do it because it gets the adrenaline iEumping and ecause it’s as close to flying like a bird as you can get!” Doyce Worthy has been a cabinet maker for about 25 years. Most of what he makes is for a big company that sells the cabinets to high schools, colleges, and hospitals. He also makes bread boxes and kitchen cabinets for other people. Now he does most of his cabinet work during the summer. Steve |ones. Social Studies Con Kellerhals Physical Education Virginia Long. Science Ron Looney. Social Studies Dot Kinsey. Cafeteria Lori McCord. Special Education Loreen Land. Cafeteria Steve McDaniel. Business Beverly Lewis. Social Studies lames McNew. Metalwork Faculty 97 Jerry Maddox has been making folding and straight knives for about 11 years. He was taught his trade by Ron Little. He sells them both by mail order and across the counter. At one time it was a business, but now it's more of a hobby and he does it mostly during the summer. “They’re fairly easy to make. You use steel and the handle part you want. I use ivory, stage and dif- ferent woods. For some time now, he has attended an annual convention in Dallas, Texas. The knife below has an ivory handle and is in the National Knife Col- lectors Association Knife Museum in Chattanooga. TN. Melinda McNish. Math |erry Maddox. Science Kathleen Meyer. English Eric Miller. Custodian Braden Moreland. Denie Sertel got into scuba diving by taking a class in college, which she had to pay for. Her classes were at night at Middle Tennessee State University. She has been on two really big scuba diving trips. One was to the Grand Caymon Islands, which is the diving capital. The other was a trip to the Florida Keys. She has also been diving in Hawaii. Joy Wemmer became a police officer after college. Her first uniform assignment was to go to an Elvis concert and keep the girls away from him as well as off the stage. “I loved Elvis and every one knew I was excited about going.” The department was in Lincoln. Nebraska. “It’s an interesting job. When 1 was hired, women did child abuse cases and anything emotional.” “It was a little dif- ferent when it was sex- ual assault, but you still just go and do it. You have to put up an emo- tional shield. I had a good relationship with the department of human services. We would talk about each case and that way I felt as though I were mak- ing a difference.” Barbara Pilts, Cafeteria Denise Pitts. Vocational Karen Phillips. Foreign Bettye Ray, Business Micky Robertson. Cafeteria |im Robinson. Special Patricia Robinson. Social Sandra Roebuck. Math Denie Sertel. Science Tammy Shankles. Band Education Studies Faculty 99 THE ONES ON TOP Principal Richard E. Clark is surrounded by his assistants Don Patterson, Jim Henderson and Danny Vest. Debi Stone. Foreign Language Gary Smith. CVAE Annette Spinks. English Jimmie Nell Spivey. English Carolyn Turner. Counselor Charles Turner. Graphic Danny Vest. Assistant Tava Welch. Math Joy Wemmer. Special Anna West. Cafeteria 100 FacultyAr,s Principal Education Sadie White. Secretary Col. Williams. JROTC Laura Wilson. Aide Bill Womack. Physical Sgt. Woodham. JROTC Education Doyce Worthy. Social Danna Yates. Records Clerk Ron Ziegler. Transportation Studies Faculty 101 102 Christmas Dance Top: This years Christmas Dance was especially nice for couples, the slower dances being their favorites. Above left: Some sophomores take a break from dancing for some refreshments in the cafeteria Above right: Young ladies en)oy the semi-formal event which gives them the chance to dress in glamorous party dresses Left: Shoeless girls pose for pictures in the middle of an eventful night. Top left: Miss RHS candidate� , Margie Peter� . Kelli Te� t. Vicki White. Amanda Hi� e. Samantha Templeton, and Lisa Thomas, hopefully awaiting the results Top right: Chuck Arnold and Vicki White were named Mr. and Miss RHS 1986 87. Saturday. December 6.1986 Center left: Mr. RHS candidates left to right. Chet Graham. J.C. Schultz. Gary Mills. Scott Smith, and Scott McClure calmly wait for Mr. RHS to be named. Above: Congratulations went out to Vicki White, who was presented the title of Miss RHS. Left: Very seldom do we see the gym looking as nice as it did for the Christmas Dance. 1986 Christmas Dance 103 Don't you wish everyone used Dial? The rockettes??? I wish they'd hurry, the Flintstones are on! Candids 105 ndids Coach McDaniel Samantha Templeton-Statistician I. lo fl. Silling Adam McMath. Rich (iraham. David Tinker. Chel Graham. Dale Mills kneeling: Curtis Goldsmith. Wes Williams. Mark Coley. Keith Hicks. Stunding Samantha Templeton. Dusty Nance. Michael lones. Phillip Hatfield. |.C. Schultz. Bart Wright. Coach McDaniel Mark Coley Curtis Goldsmith Chet Graham Rich Graham Keith Hicks Adam McMath Dale Mills J.C. Schultz David Tinker Todd Watkins Wes Williams 108 Wrestling The Ringgold Wrestling Team finished the 1986-87 season with a record of 9-3. TEAM RHS Bradley County, TN 25 35 Dalton 23 44 Red Bank, TN 37 23 Southeast 10 60 Lakeview 11 53 Northwest 18 51 LaFayette 27 37 Merritt Island, FL 39 28 Vestavia Hills, AL 34 33 Cleveland, TN 27 42 Rossville 15 54 Murray County 22 30 Above: Ringgold Wrestler Rich Graham demonstrates his techniques that he used to place 1st in the North Georgia Invitational and in the Murray Invita- tional. He also placed 2nd in the Area IV Tournament. 1st right: Freshman Adam McMath wrestles his way to a 3rd place victory in the North Georgia Invitational. 2nd Right: Rookie Curtis Goldsmith has a sensational season by placing 4th in the AAA State Tournament and 1st in the Area IV Invita- tional. 3rd Right: Sophomore Wes Williams had an exciting season by placing in four of the five tournaments. The Wrestling Tigers had a total of thirty individual place winners in all five tournaments. North Georgia Invitational 1st 1 lare MrCallie Invitational 4th 1 laee Murray Invitational 1st 1 lare Area IV 1st 1 lare AAA Slate 6th 1 lare Top: Wes Williams (left) and J.C. Schultz (right) show-off their superb wrestling techniques. Below: Rich Graham (left) discusses with Coach McDaniel a strategy to win in the upcoming match with Bradley County. Sitting: David Tinker. Chet Graham Standing: Dale Mills. Keith Hicks. Samantha Templeton. Bart Wright. J.C. Schultz Below: Chris Farrow battles with a Bradley Bear in the first match of the season. Wrestling is a very demanding sport and it is not only tough on the body but also on the mind. Wrestling requires great determination and effort in the practice room as well as on the mat. It develops a sense of comradery with your teammates, and I know that the bonds that have been formed between us will last a lifetime. - Rich Graham I really enjoyed what part of the season I was able to wrestle. I would like to thank Coach Mac for all that he does for us as a team and as friends. I would also like to congratulate Keith Hicks and Curtis Goldsmith for placing in the State Tournament. I wish next year's wrestling team the best of luck. Chris Farrow 110 Wrestling Chet Graham has received many awards through the years as a wrestler. As a freshman, he re- ceived the award as having the Most Potential. As a junior, he received the Most Takedowns Award. In his senior season, he received the Most Agressive Award, and also, with a startling record of 80 takedowns, he again received the Most Takedowns Award. As a junior. Keith Hicks won the Most Agressive Wrestler Award. But as a senior, Keith demonstrated his outstanding leadership ability. He received the Leadership Award and also the Most Valuable Wrestler Award. He was a valuable asset to the 1986-87 Wrestling Team. Captains This has been the most promising year for me. both potentially and spiritually. Coach Mac always pushed the team and me to do our best. He is our friend, as well as our coach. He has always taught us moral values with our wrestling techniques. Coach Mac has his own style — definitely the best. - Keith Hicks The Ringgold Wrestling Team is like a big family with a Mom ()udy McDaniel), a Dad (Coach Mac), a nanny (Samantha Templeton), and 12 little kids. This family is unlike other wrestling teams; our family is here for each other. We all try to understand one another and help each other through tough times. Our family attitude is what makes Ringgold’s Wrestling program such a dominant team in the State. Thanks for everything, Coach Mac. - Chet Graham Wrestling 111 BAND HONORS BANQUET The R.H.S. Band this year was fantastic, winning the coveted Superior rating at both the Atlantic States Marching Festival and the Fort Mountain Band Competition, among many other honors. On May 22, as the year slowly and reluctantly came to a close, the Band honored many of its most talented members at the Band Banquet, showing how much each of them was appreciated. 112 Band Banquet Tim Harris John Philip Sousa Award “Duh, Mac. what’s two plus two?” OK. just what do you think you’re looking at? ‘Chris, look intelligent.” “Dear Lord, please let me pass this Algebra final!! I'm so special! “Look. Mom. no cavities!” OK. jerk, I thought I told you not to take my picture!” ‘Yes. Rick. I was with V.J. in Catlinburg. 114 Candids VEST SURPASSES 300 VICTORIES Cooch Donny Vest, wirh o 77-57 victory over the Lody Indians of Murray Counry, recorded his 300rh career coaching triumph. Ironically enough, Cooch Vest's first high school coaching win was or the disposal of Murray Counry. Since rhor inaugural 15- 10 season. Vest has coached the Lody Tigers to 12 twenty-win seasons and has established Ringgold os one of the premier girls basketball programs in Georgia. However, Cooch Vest has done more than just win bollgomes. He has strongly influenced nor only members of the girls basketball ream, bur eoch and every student wirh whom he has come in contact. For this reason we. students post ond present, soy nor only Congratulations, bur THANKS! Coach Danny Vest has achieved much in terms of school and per- sonal coaching records; many of which will probably never be broken. Here are a few: 1974-75 First coaching victory — vs Murray County 1976-77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86 Region VII Coach of the Year 1979-80 Reaches State Championship 1984- 85,86 Recipient of The Scrappy Moore Award 1985- 86 Reaches State Championship 1986- 87 Registers 300th Career Coaching Victory 1986-87 Recipient of National High School Coaching Award COACH DANNY VEST YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORD 1974- 75 1975- 76 1976- 77 1977- 78 1978- 79 1979- 80 1980- 81 1981- 82 1982- 83 1983- 84 1984- 85 1985- 86 1986- 87 TOTAL 15-10 21-5 25-2 25- 3 26- 2 26- 5 23- 4 27- 2 24- 4 21-8 24-2 29-2 19-6 306-55 Danny Vest has been and still is a tremendous asset to Ringgold High School. He dedicated himself to serving the needs of young people of this county and has not waivered from that commitment. He possesses the skills and abilities that enable him to relate to the young people with whom he works, whether it be on the ball court or in the office conflict room. He has a character that stands as a beacon to be followed and his morals are based upon the same kind of mettle that forged our nation. He can and does demand respect from those under his care; he can and does ad- minister a strict code of discipline to his students and children; but he can be and is a compassionate, caring individual who tempers his dealings with youngsters with love and concern. His record on the basketball court eloquently speaks for itself, however, if he were not the kind of individual described above, a string of 13 perfect 26-0 seasons would be meaningless. Long after the cheering of the crowds is over and the thrill of victories forgotten, the character and influence of Danny Vest will live on in the lives of the young people he has touched. Vest 115 Together senior Kelli Test and sophomore Dana Moore put up their ;reat defenses once again._____________________________ WE 66 65 48 61 61 57 68 67 68 74 64 61 65 73 84 77 71 78 48 76 60 53 63 59 59 62 116 Girls Basketball THEY 59 27 45 48 70 74 25 34 39 16 53 26 49 73 79 57 68 44 67 53 64 37 37 49 61 71 This year's Lady Tigers schedule: GAME Rossville Chattanooga Valley Rossville Murray County Dalton Southeast Whitfield Trion Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe La Fayette Trion Northwest Whitfield Gordon Lee Rossville Chattooga Murray Dalton Gordon Lee Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Southeast Whitfield Northwest Whitfield La Fayette Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe Southeast Whitfield Sub-region Dalton Region Chattooga County Working together as a team There aren’t many words that can do justice to our 1986-87 Lady Tigers. Our varsity Lady Tigers finished with a 19-6 record this year. It takes hard work, dedication, and determination to ac- complish the goals that these girls have set for themselves and reached. Much of the success of our varsity team can be attributed to the b-team and the work they do to prepare the players for the competition soon to face them. With a record of 8-9 the b-team girls learned a lot about the gatne of basketball and gained experience that would benefit them in the future. vV I Kelli Test strains for another jump shot. Junior Nikki Adams catches a pass to make yet another shot.________ Ringgold Girls Basketball: The tradition lives ment; and they advanced to the region play-offs for the thirteenth consecutive year. The dedication and hard work of all these young ladies made the 1987 season a success. The motto of Ringgold Girls Basketball. A Class Act, ” certainly describes the Lady Tigers of 1987 Many people thought the girls basketball team was going to be down because of the loss of Jive seniors from the 1986 team. Behind the leadership of Kelli Test, Kerri Mink, and Theresa Brown, the 1987 team proved the so-called experts wrong. The girls won the Thanksgiving Tournament at Rossville; they finished second in the sub-region regular season and tourna- . think we’re outnumbered. A Bn bT 118 Girls Basketball 1 r Junior Nikki Adams tries for another two points. Senior Theresa Brown adds another pair to the victory against Gordon Lee. r.y Coach Vest plans strategy that leads the Lady Tigers to a victory over the Rossville Bulldogs. 1st row from left: lackie Long. loAnn Lumpkin. There Brown. Kern Mink. Dana Moore 2nd row from left Nikki Adam� Beth Reavely and Kelli Test Ird row from left Coach Looney. Deborah Bell. Beth Black. Amy Davis, and Coach Vast ‘A Slow Start, But a Great Finish” The 1986-87 B-team Girls Basketball Team was primarily ninth graders. They displayed tremendous dedication and a willingness to work and improve that allowed them to finish successfully. Girls Basketball 119 The mrjs B-team listens patiently as Coach Looney gives This year's B-team Lady Tigers are 1st row Slefany Hollingsworth. lenni Sweet. Dayna Ward. Leann Smith. Lianne V 1987 B-team Lady Tigers Game Rossville Murray County Dalton Southeast Lakeview Fort-Oglethorpe La Fayette Northwest Whitfield Gordon Lee Rossville Gordon Lee Lakeview Fort-Oglethorpe Southeast Whitfield Dalton Northwest Whitfield La Fayette a Ward 120 Girls Basketball The boys worked very hard this year. They had a strong desire to win and improved a lot during the season. This year's team was quite a suc- cessful one considering the fact that all five of last years starters graduated. I think that we have a lot of potential. I was proud to work with the team this year and I am already looking forward to next year’s season ... Coach Chandler. Boys Basketball 121 Working together, varsity Front row: Doug Elliot, Shane Land. Freddy Vandiver, Jimmy Forehand, and Mike Hemphill. Middle row: Shane Hullender, Scott Adams, Tracy Porter, Brad Butler, Tony Touchstone, and Steve Bell. Back row: Assistant Coach Chandler, Ricky Ferguson, Robert Wiley, Jeff Gordon, Manager John Miles, and Head Coach Tony Brown. 122 Boys Basketball Tigers strive for success. SENIORS limmy Forehand Jeff Gordon Tracy Porter Scott Adams Steve Bell Brad Butler Doug Elliot Ricky Ferguson Mike Hemphill Shane Land Tony Touchstone Freddy Vandiver Robert Wiley Shane Hullender. manager Boys Basketball 123 “This year’s B-team consisted of four sophomores and nine freshmen. Because of the number of freshmen on the team, we were a very young and in- experienced B-team. We had to play other teams with sophomores and sometimes juniors. Despite the adversity the team faced, we still had an 8-8 record, after starting out 0-4 before Christmas. The most im- portant quality that this team had was the ability to give 100% effort every time they took the court. Although winning is very important, a 100% effort is what we wanted as a B-team. 1 feel that a 100% effort is not only vital to the game of basketball, but in the biggest game of all — life. In the next three years these guys are going to be important to the future of our “‘“ “'.Sflirf' PJLJAa f f, i Standing: Adrian Long, Steve Bell. Coach Chandler, Shawn Hickey, and Keith Linebarger. Middle row: Lance Steel, Doug Elliot, Phillip Black and Brett Jones. Front row: Sherman Smith, Brandon Bom, Rev Bowen, Brett (Lou) Rawls, and Jony Chancey. Phillip Black Brandon Born Rev Bowen Jony Chancey Shawn Hickey Brett Jones Keith Linebarger Adrian Long Brett Rawls Sherman Smith Lance Steel Boys Basketball 125 126 Cheerleaders The Basketball cheerleaders sparked the team spirit here at Ring- gold. Dedication and en- thusiasm were some of the obvious talents that were shown from hard work and effort by the squad. They attended every game with the cheers and chants that they have spent time preparing for the upcom- Keeping the spirit going, the RHS cheerleaders always supported both teams whether winning or losing. They kept the crowd and the team's hopes up throughout the game. Cheerleaders 127 f� f f Kindra Frie) WB'VEi One of the high points of my first year at RHS was working with the B-Team Basketball Cheerleaders. They definitely were a pleasure to both work with and get to know on an individual basis. We all learned a great deal and had a wonderful time cheering for the home team. Thanks to all who took part in making it a terrific season!! THIS ISSUE RHSSHADOW: VOLUME I REAGAN MEETS GOR BACHEV: FREEZE OVER IN INTERVIEW: Annual Dedication recipient Barbara Howard relates the hopes and woes of being a teacher of the 80's in a candid interview with Devona Henson . p.3 FASHION: Gold, Gold, Gold! Stephanie Hollingsworth and Ginger Bayne report on the glittering new trends in fashion here at RHS ... p.6 CARS: Corvette, Porsche, Lamborghini. Ferrari... Delana Delaney and Keith Dempsey give an analysis of your top 4 choices in dream cars... p.8 To create something that is extraspectacular takes time, effort, and energy. This is exactly what the 1986-87 annual staff put forth. Each member of the staff worked extremely hard to bring to you this first edition of the Shadow Mini Mag. Being in charge of the mini mag was a very challenging experience for me. I have worked continously to make it the best it could be. I asked a lot of the staff, pouring over their pages with care and patience. The result ... an exciting new addition to the yearbook. 1 hope you enjoy these pages for they review those special things that one will never forget. 9€ tA aA+peat m« n� t(V Cm 9X67 (?i-ua C+Ac C+-4UptA l +A eJU c+4+iA cA+mf m+ (At «4 . . . pJO (Wu Htotmu, o 2 Minimag cm r«t THE THRILL OF VICTORY: Shannon Payne and Meredith Patillo highlight the major sporting events of 1986 .. . p.12 ENTERTAINMENT. What’s hot in the movies. T.V., and music land? Jennifer Love reports on the choices you made in 1986 ... p.14 Cover Design by Devona Henson DEDICATION This year (he Shadow staff had a dif- ficult time agreeing on who should receive this year's annual dedication. The reason for this was that there are so many devoted faculty members here at Ringgold High. After careful considera- tion and discussion, we all decided that Mrs. Howard deserved the honor. We also thought that we should include an elaborate in-depth interview along with the dedication. So from all of us here at the Shadow staff, we thank you. Mrs. Howard, for your hard work and commitment. Con- gratulations, Mrs. Howard. You deserve SHADOW- Could you tell us a little about yourself? HOWARD- “I graduated from Georgia College. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Masters Degree in Secon- dary Education. I have been teaching school for fourteen years, seven of which have been here. SHADOW- Why did you decide to become a teacher? HOWARD- I enjoy working with young people. I love writing, and that was the best way 1 knew to combine the two in- terests. I think the most determining fac- tor as a young child was my love of reading. I read constantly. When I was about five years old. I had rheumatic fever and had to miss weeks and weeks of school. During this time I read con- stantly, and my parents read to me until they were hoarse, and I’d still beg for more. I think that was the main deter- mining factor.” SHADOW- Did any of your teachers in- fluence you? HOWARD- “Oh yes! I had many, many good teachers in elementary school. I was blessed enough to be a good student. My teachers would brag on me and en- courage me. The highlight of my second grade was when my teacher sent me to the principal to read for her. Not because I had been punished, but because she was impressed by my ability. That was wonderful to me.” SHADOW- Who were some of your favorite authors and favorite books? HOWARD- The Great Gadsby was one of my favorites. It was about the roaring twenties. It was very romantic. It's not very deep, but it also has some symbolic meaning, too. My all-time favorite book is the Bible. I like it for alot of reasons. The obvious religious ones, but it has a lot of character sketches, and stories that minimag 3 DEDICATION make it enjoyable. If I was stranded on an island, that's the one book I'd like to have with me. SHADOW- Who were your idols as a child? HOWARD- The only one I can really think of is Natalie Wood. 1 thought she was the most beautiful person 1 had ever seen.” SHADOW- Did she influence you? HOWARD- “Not really. I just thought she was beautiful. After she was killed, I was very upset.” SHADOW- What are some of your favorite hobbies and activities outside of school? HOWARD- I like to cross-stitch, and i love to travel, although I have not done that very extensively. I would like to in my old age when I retire. I'm involved in some things at church and I like to cook.” SHADOW- Where yould you like to travel? HOWARD- Everywhere ... I'd like to see our country first. I think there's alot to be seen here. Then I’d like to see Europe, japan, and exotic places like that.” SHADOW- Any particular place? HOWARD- Of course Hawaii, everyone wants to go there. But my husband and 1 have some plans in the futui out west. I'd love to go to Oregon and Washington. I have an idea of it being beautiful and I'm sure it is.” SHADOW- What's your favorite type of music and movies? HOWARD- 1 really do not listen to alot of music now. and when 1 do I guess it's easy listening, elevator music kind of stuff. It’s amazing to me when I read the top ten artists. I used to do that, and it 4 minimag makes me feel old. I guess the movies I like the most are the older movies. 1 don’t go to the movies as much as I used to so I don’t see many of the newer ones. My favorite was Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was a real good adventure movie and you stayed on the edge of your seal. That’s not a new movie, 1 know, but it's the only and really enjoyed. SHADOW- Do you have any children? HOWARD- 1 have one daughter, Amy Alford. She is sixteen and a junior at East Ridge High School. 1 also have several step-children, one of whom lives with me. He is David Howard and is a junior here at Ringgold.” SHADOW- Who is your husband? HOWARD- My husband is ]im Howard. He is an electrian for Norfold-Southern Railway.” SHADOW- What do you like to do on the weekends? HOWARD- Well. I like to spend time with my family. I mean quality time not just a passing hello. 1 am an active member of Woodland Baptist Church, and that takes alot of my time on Sundays.” SHADOW- Do you sponsor, or are you in- volved with any other organizations here at school? HOWARD- 1 am the sponsor of the Toss Up Team which is a quiz bowl team. We have a good time, it includes a very dedicated group of people. SHADOW- Have you always taught here? HOWARD- No, I haven’t. 1 taught one year at my Alma mater. Baldwin High School in Milledgeville. Then I moved to Macon. Georgia and taught there for a year. Finally, we moved here. 1 taught in Chattanooga before coming to Ringgold SHADOW- Did you start the Toss Up Team? HOWARD- “I think that Mrs. Turner may have worked with the team for one year before 1 came. She Involved me and worked with us a little while longer. Then she kind of dropped out and 1 took over. So I've been doing it since I came here.” SHADOW- What’s the one aspect about teaching you like the most? HOWARD- “I love working with students. When you’ve taught so long and you're afraid that maybe you’re just on automatic, you feel rewarded when a SHADOW- What par' : HOWARD- I thin! h most difficult to teach, so I enjoy leach I I rh ihe e st thing : tlie: hardest one for students to enjoy. SHADOW- Do von e ■ .-••••tedn HOWARD- 'Daily' I.-. near if] the Reti I 1 St But somehow '.here :s sium-th:ring� me back the next day I «.m't job whet. i person wot:' tlyj e- toperated. And wheii y wi - ngj a lot o! people w o I dif- ferent ideas and when i' u' -xtl t anil you hav Ivt opl« ia class, you’re bout! i t •• !. SHADOW- Do you the tee 'hi hardest part? HOWARD- i t know -all blessed ut the hool And I' jxst pie who have not worked • i whei don’t re diz th ' it --;ry - m to s iv anything negutiv about ot here, oecause I've taught othe ace wile e things have: bi nice. I think though, that the most ex- asperating thing about m | the mountain of paper work I don't think it. is the students or the class, it dial I never go home without a • • if pa pert even-day I'o me that - the le. t desirable part of my job. SHADOW• you could t.hi 'her vocation besides teaching what do you think you would like to do? i HOWARD- I Item a:e funus ’hat think 1 would like to do. One ot them is td be a representative for some busi I iik-- if Georgia Egs C th Dairy Commission, --r I’illslio: •. riesl it’s because of my inieie-,1 in. miking anj because I liki to work with people, would like to travel around an i i m-k ana show people how to do thir:):-. I think could - otnbine cooking and te.uhing, do that. You’ve seen the ladies in televi- sion making the nice thirty for supper.] think I would like to do that. ! DEDICATION ij , SHADOW- What changes in education ;j h ve you noticed over the time period I HOWAHD- Fortunately again, I haven’t | observed this here as i have at other ii places. But parents are not nearly so in- i volved and do not appear to be as con- |1 that if you had a problem with a student |i you could call the parent and that would I be the end of it. That's not the case with I all of our students here. You contact a ij parent and the parent might be sym- j pathetic but will say. 1 know, but I can't do anything with him either.” How can you do something with him if his own parents can’t? So that’s been a big change. Also, teachers have become more accountable. We have many more forms to fill out and we run the risk of getting called on for a lot more things than we used to. We are accountable for a lot now. You’ve seen cases in the newspaper where a student can’t read and he sues the school system. One thing that has happened recently is that in order for me to take my Toss Up students back and forth. I've had to secure a chauffeur's license. 1 can’t just get in the van and go. 1 spent one whole day learn- ing to drive a sixty-six seat school bus. I had to take a test in order to drive the van. So we are becoming more accoun- table for what we do. SHADOW- Have the students changed during this time period? HOWARD- One big change that I've seen, this might have been going on when 1 was in high school or when 1 first started teaching, is that more students work. More students have after-school jobs. That's great because you have your own money, and you have responsibility, but it also sometimes hurts you academically. You become sleepy and you do not do your homework. That’s one big change. Interests have changed a lot. 1 don’t think there's as much em- phasis now on everybody going to college in order to get a good job. Students are looking at other vocational areas, like the service, and some areas like that. Over all, as far as personality, students are basically the same with some nice dif- ferences to make it interesting. Most of the students can tell when a teacher is genuinely interested in him or her and not just here to get a pay check and pass the time. Students know when you care about them. SHADOW- Have any students ever given you a rough time? HOWARD- Sure ... but again not since I’ve been here. Most of them have been minor compared to some things I know , that he had some emotional problems. He But no, I have been so blessed. I have not had any serious problems. 1 have i been verbally attacked, assaulted, or had any problem like that. SHADOW- If you were Secretary of Education in Washington, and could make only one change in education, what would that change be? HOWARD- This is not really a change but I think I would try to come up with a new tenure law. Having tenure means unless you do something awful you can- not be fired. I would like to see the tenure laws changed somewhat. Although a teacher may have tenure, I believe he should continuously have to pass a compentency test. So an incompe- tent teacher or a teacher who is not doing his or her job could not just be allowed to remain on the payroll. Right now, there's nothing you can do about getting rid of one. I would like to see something done. I think a person should be given a chance. 1 don't think he should just be thrown out on his ear. But he should be given a chance and after a period of time, and with documented evidence, that person should be presented to some kind of review board, even if he had not embezzled some money, molested a stu- dent. or done something for which you could obviously be dismissed. If there is enough documented proof that a person in not holding up his end of the deal, and that he is not teaching the students, I think something should be done after sufficient ruling I'm not sure whether that's a rule or not. but the tenure law. 1 think, needs some adjustments so that people will not get so complacent. They just think. ‘Well, I’m here and there's nothing they can do about it.’ There are places where there are teachers who have been there for forty years and they might not be doing a thing wrong, but they are not teaching the students. And the students are the ones who suffer. 1 think that the students' rights need pro- tecting That’s what we’re here for. It's scarey when you realize that here you are and here are thirty-five people and you are being paid to improve those peo- ple in some way or another. That's really scarey if you are conscientious. I think it’s a big. big responsibility. I don't like to be here if I'm not prepared. SHADOW- There have been a lot of teacher strikes recently. They don’t like their salaries. How do you feel about that? Do you feel that teachers are ade- quately paid? HOWARD- No. I really don't think we are paid enough for what we have to do. I know we have wonderful vacation periods, but I really don't believe the money balances out. Not too many peo- ple realize what a teacher does outside of the classroom.Not only do we have the paperwork that we take home daily, but also extra duties, like chaperoning dances and helping with the pictures. You name it, and we have to do it. But on the other hand. I can’t picture myself ever striking because of low wages. I think most people realize when they go into this job that they are not going to become a millionaire teaching school. Although I do think if the pay is ridiculously low. there are some chan- nels you can go through to express your displeasure. SHADOW- What are some of the ingre- dients a person must have to be a good teacher? HOWARD- Compassion, sensitivity to peoples' needs, and flexibility, because you never know when you’re going to have a fire drill, snow day, or assembly program. You have to be flexible because you never know what's going to happen. But that’s one thing that makes the job interesting. I really enjoy my job. I really can't think of anything, short of being in- dependently wealthy, that I'd rather be than a teacher. minimag 5 FASHION Fashion is Flash at Ringgold High This year big, bright, and bold accessories seem to be sizzling items in our school’s fashion. No longer do you have to settle for the boring blahs. Giant gold hoop earrings, with a wide gold belt, gold shoes and an enormous gold purse are the only items that you need to jazz up an ordinary outfit, as you can see to the right. These items are casual enough to wear on an evening out with the gang. Fashion tip: Be bold with glamorous gold. Lengthy overcoats are another notable item. Trying for a “cool , easy-going look? Why not try a knee length. All-American denim jacket as seen to the right. If you are searching for a look that’s more distinguished and preppy, go for a Jong tweed-look coat. Both of these styles are excellent for both the girls and the guys, as seen in the above two pictures, but of course neither coat would be complete without a decorative scarf. These scarves are extremely stylish this year. They come in a wide selection of shades and patterns, from simple solids to preppy plaids. If you want a composed look that will set you apart from the rest, top off your favorite casual outfit with a loosely knotted scarf draped around your neck. Even better, pin it on the side with an attrac- tive rhinestone brooch. These similar but different looks are shown in the lower right corner. 6 minimag FASHION For a look that is basic enough to fit in and stylish enough to stand out, why not try a long sleeve paisley button-down shirt over a turtleneck? Turtlenecks have really made a big hit this year. They add a touch of sophistica- tion and class to any outfit. The real thing in fashion is Coca-Cola clothing Fun to wear and easy-going, sweatshirts, blue jeans and watches are an absolute must for your casual wear collec- tion. You can view one of the most popular Coca-Cola items, a Coca-Cola shirt, here to the left. The abundant oversized sweaters of yesteryear are still around today However, this season they are vividly decorated with geometrical shapes and punky paisleys. These comfortable addi- tions to your wardrobe will go well with anything from your favorite pair of jeans to your simplest skirt. For a look that will help slenderize your figure, try a pair of pants with a slight cling. Match these with a pair of socks that pants. A finis lashionalbe outfit lace-up shoes. overlap the cuffs of the finishing touch to this would be a pair of funky These sporty new lace-up shoes mentioned earlier, are just the beginn- ing of the world of hi-tops in fashion. Tretorn and Reebok hi-tops are also making fashion news. This comfortable footwear will put that little extra pep into your step and glide into your stride. These three styles, as shown above, go great with the fleece attire that is so popular this year. Not the plain boring sweats that you used to know, but figure-flattering shapes and colorful prints are giving a new meaning to the word “fleece . minimag 7 DREAM CARS ’86 True, everyone's dream car would be a lamborghini. simply because, lo most peo pie. owning one is just (Hal. a dream. In (his pari of the I'nited Stales (hey are practically non-existent. The Lamborghini Countach is especially well-known because of its scissors-typr doors and Italian styling. • f Porsche, they say there is no substitute, and having ridden in a � 44 Turbo, we must agree. We visited Brumos Porsche-Audi in Atlanta, where sales representative Rick Brown took us for a little spin. It was unbelievable how the Porsche � 44 handl- ed. It seemed to be glued to the road. We only reached a speed of 115 mph. although the 944 is capable of speeds over 140 mph. The 944 series includes the 944. 944S. and the 944 Turbo. The 911‘s include the Carerra and the Turbo, and also perhaps the most sophisticated high performance Porsches. the 928-S and 928 S-4. These are the most popular among many styles, types and performance Porsches. several homerof what tar they would choose world: money fourth plaar.j and first In oar q car. we visited Newton brough led us around an unbelievable ] we wanted. We chose a 1987 silver convertable. thesi pick of any iurvj ‘lltS tOi � n. wmww a Very-pnpiilar r.tr and manv ai fount! it hard to believe that a rjtr with soch astonishing capability and ■uiu or it ui rpaitilv availahlf 8 minimag DREAM CARS ‘86 l.amborghini is a blatantly esotit ar that demands a high level of «kill to explore its performance timitn. A competition between a l-amborghini Countach and a helicopter (see Motor Trend) proved to be very clo� e. Obviously there isn't much that can compare with a lemborghini. Th bU IS IOC H « W rt1 A ferrari is not a car that you would want to give to just anybody. It is truely an outstanding machine The ferrari 308-(� TS. valued at Ferraris are hard to come by. Most peo- $102,500 will do 0-60 in 5.3 sec onds and ple's only encounter with one is by wat- has a 1:10 lap time. ching Magnum P.I.. with his famous red The interior of a ferrari is very snug ferrari. and designed around the driver. The driver has to be as slim and athletic as the car itself, just to get inside. J WORLD EVENTS America's biggest and brightest lady, the Statue of Liberty, celebrated her one-hundreth year of greeting scared yet optimistic immigrants to the country where freedom reigns. For four glorious days and nights she was the centerstage of the world, basking in the limelight for a reason that we so often lake for granted-freedom. These four days were a celebration of life, a time for people to feel good about themselves and good about their country. Over six million people journeyed to Manhatten Island for the festivities. Where taxi cabs usually scuffled, families from as far away as Wyoming and California were found camping; where lawyers and business ty- coons normally transacted business, other families from Kansas and Florida were picnicking. Thousands of sailors, who were given a few days leave, painted the town red. New York was overflow- ing with nearly twenty thousand boats of every shape and size. The variety of boats could be compared to the variety of immigrants who came through Ellis Island-from the Chinese junks, to the Dutch flat-bottomed boats, to the French yachts. Celebrities such as Frank Sinatra. Sylvester Stallone, and johnny Carson watched from their own boats as they gave way to a stately armada of twenty- two ships from over eighteen different countries. As these ships made their organized stretch across the harbor, spec- tators stood in awe at what they were witnessing. Guarding the noble ships were the massive vessels of war: destroyers, frigates, the aircraft carrier ohn F. Kennedy and the battleship low a. One spectator, upon seeing this, cried out, Come on over, Gadaffi! Mean- while, on Ellis Island, Chief justice War- ren Burger led the newest American citizens in reciting the Oath of Allegiance. This was followed by cheers of exuberance as the once alienated were now authentic American citizens. At the close of the festivities on Saturday evening. Presi- dent Reagan spoke of what had made the most lasting impression on him during his tenure as president: ... that the things that unite us — America's past, of which we are so proud, our hopes and aspirations for the future of the world and this much loved country — these far outweigh what little divides us. There are many things that separate Americans, but the Liberty Weekend celebration united almost everyone in a celebration of the statue and what it represents. America needs more celebration such as this more often, so we can stop and realize how lucky we really are. As good 'ol Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang stressed on T.V. throughout early '86, Let's keep the torch lit!” INI A SUMMIT CLIMAXED MOSTLY BY THE STAR WARS ISSUE. REAGAN'S HOPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEETING ENDED IN BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT. Toward the end of Reagan’s first term in office, the announcement of his plans for making nuclear weapons totally ob- solete brought both wonder and worry from Moscow. The Star Wars system, an idea based on a string of satellites in outer space which would destroy nuclear weapons as they left the atmosphere, became Reagan’s top priority when the two perrenial powers met in Reykjavik. Iceland in December of '86 for a weekend of compromising and negotiaton. Before the conference began, Gorbachev em- phasized to reporters that Moscow also had a goal of eliminating nuclear weapons before the turn of the century. At the initial meeting, Reagan explained to Gorbachev his ideas on how both sides could expand their strategic defense systems while at the same time reduce their production of offensive weapons. Gorbachev related the Soviet view that if the U.S. were to postpone the Star Wars development, there would be a sharp reduction in the production of arms. After nearly an hour of discus- sion, the two leaders invited Secretary of State George Shultz along with Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevard to join them. Still no progress was made. After the first session ended so dismally, Shultz came up with the idea of forming a separate Soviet-American arms-control group to work specifically on the reduc- tion of nuclear weapons. Paul Nitze. the Administrator's chief arms-control ad- visor was to head this newly-formed group. They began meeting around 8 p.m. and worked throughtout the night. Nitze met with Reagan around 6:30 a.m. the following morning to bring him up to date on the issues discussed. Reagan used this material to draw up guidelines for what was supposedly the final session with Gorbachev. After another lengthy meeting, the two emerged with signs of frustration across their faces. Mr. Presi- dent. shouted a reporter, “have you made any real progress? Reagan answered hesitantly. We're not through. This development caught everyone by surprise. The two broke for lunch and later returned for another session. They worked for hours on negotiations and possibilities of arms reduction: however, the Star Wars pro- gram could not be worked out. Around 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Reagan and Gor- bachev officially ended the last meeting. Both wore the looks of frustration and exhaustion. Each went to his respective press conference to discuss the events of the past weekend. Gorbachev, who ad- dressed the media in a nearby theatre, gave his view of the summit. “Sometimes when you stand face-to-face with some- one, you cannot see his face. Mean- while, Reagan took the podium at Keflavik air base. “We came to Iceland to advance the cause of peace; however, the ultimate goal of American foreign policy is not just the prevention of war, but the expansion of freedom. However, it was not Ronald Reagan, but Donald Regan. Treasury Secretary, who best summed up the summit from the American point of view. “We got 99 yards but didn’t score. It was the Soviets who fumbled the ball. WORLD EVENTS CORAZON AQUINO BECOMES THE LEADER OF A NATION CONSUMED WITH CONFLICT AND STRIFE Only two months before the surprising 198l election in the Phillipines, Corazon Aquino was classified as housewife. She hardly knew anything about politics, but that didn't stop her from winning the support of hundreds of thousands of poverty-stricken Filipinos. She came to power not by the use of military takeover or far-fetched promises, but by being honest and straightforward. However, to remain in control she needed to lake these virtues and form them into a government that worked with the people, not against them, thus bringing into full tilt, People-Power. Since her election, Aquino has completely dissolved parlia- ment and replaced all the country's governors and mayors with people as un- qualified as herself. But surprisingly enough, the government has jelled together. When challenges arise, Aquino meets them faco-to-face. While Marcos’ followers often make public threats on her life. Aquino remains calm and goes about her business. In early '87 the Philippine government started work on a revised constitution, with Aquino leading the way. The rise of Auino has served as an inspiration to other coun- tries whose governments are in shambles. Her peaceful tactics promise democracy, and as TIME magazine reported. “She showed that politics is an art. not a force to turn down the opposi- tion; that nice guys, whatever their character, sometimes finish first . RAVAf iING DROUGHT ACROSS THE SOUTH CAUSES MANY FARMERS TO CALL IT QUITS. In one of the hottest years on record, thousands of farmers throughout the South were forced to close up shop on the only life they knew. After several months of little or no rainfall and temperatures hovering in the mid 90's, the land that was once overfowing with corn, wheat, and soybeans was now nothing but mere stubs of vegetation scattered sparingly across the fields. It was a familiar sight to see a For Sale or Auction Saturday sign along the road- side, Yet while southern farmers were on the brink of financial ruin, farmers in the Midwest were in the midst of one of their most successful years ever. Crops were being harvested at a record pace. In fact, their problem was just the opposite of that in the South: farmers were run- ning out of storage bins, and silos were filled to capacity. The development of overabundance in the Midwest brought an even heavier burden on the southern farmers. The high surplus of crops was lowering prices drastically. Now what crops were saved were being sold at ridiculously low prices. During one stretch of the heal wave when temperatures were constantly in the 100's in parts of the Carolines, one farmer lost over eighty (lercenl of his chickens. A dairy farmer expected only thirty to - thirty-five percent of his hay and corn crop to survive. Churches began to get involved by holding twenty-four hour services, praying for rain. One such church in South Carolina held prayer meetings on its outside steps, promising not to leave until their prayers were answered. Songwriters Willie Nelson and |ohn Cougar Mellencamp saw the need for revamping FARM-AID, a telethon of sorts with pop. country, and blues stars performing while listeners pledged money to aid the farmers. Thus. FARM-AID II was formed. Fifteen million dollars was collected to aid the farmers. However, the farmers were still losing their crops. Now enter the midwestern farmers and an idea on how to solve their problems of overabundance and help out the South at the same time. Farmers in Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska began sending their surplus to drought- stricken farmers in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Tears of joy were shed by the grateful farmers of the South as truckload after truckload of hay and other such necessities were shipped in. saving thousands of farms that otherwise would have gone under. However, for every farmer who received such a bless- ing, there were others who were still in desperate circumstances. Although the American economy has been hit hard because of the drought, the willingness to work together as a nation is an inspira- tion. As longas we keep this in mind, the dawn at the end of the horizon may soon be a bright new day. THE THRILL % fu. - � The site was Moscow's Lenin Stadium, which contained approximately 103,000 spectators. The atmosphere made things feel like the Olympic Games of the Good- will games. Three thousand athletes rom 70 di - erent countries participated in the Good- will Games during two weeks o competi- tion in 18 sport events. At age 46 Jack Nicklaus became the oldest player to win the Masters Tounainent. This victory was Nicklaus' sixth. Bo Jackson, a twenty-three year old Auburn foot- ball player, won the He smon Trophy for 1986. He was expected to go on to pro football, but on June 21. Jackson announced that he was leaving football for baseball Why would this football star choose to leave football? Maybe it was fear of iniury, after all. he often speaks of how his knees are his bread and butter. Whatever the reason, the Kansas City Royals aren't complaining The lioyaIs seem to think that with a little warming up. he could be the next Mickey Mantle. Willie Mays, or even ... Reggie Jackson? Who knows? 12 minimag All pictures except the Met'� picture, from Sports Illustrated. OF VICTORY In Iuly ‘86 Martina Navratilova ivon her i th Wimbledon in succession and her seventh overall. She breezed through the competition without the loss of a set and defeated the likes o Heinz Gunthardt and Mandlikova. Greg Lemond won the Tour de France bicycle race. The Boston Celtics won their sixteenth title in the NBA. The World Series most valuable player award was presented to Ray Knight of the Mets. Spudd Webb. a J'7 basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks, stunned everyone when he won the NBA stum dunk contest at Reunion Arena. Bobby AJiison. 40, became the oldest stock oar driver to win a major race when he won the Winston 500. minimas 13 ENTERTAINMENT We all like to listen to music and recent- ly we’ve had a lot of new and different sounds to enjoy. Female artists like Whitney Houston. )anet Jackson, and Madonna exploded on to the charts along with male soloists Peter Cetera. Robert Palmer, and Peter Gabriel. Rock groups The Baneles, Bon fovi, and Run DMC. all produced great hit albums. All of these names are relatively new. but there were some older groups that made a big come- back. The Monkees. The Moody Blues, and Boston are a few of the names heard again. Other “faithful musicians who continue to give us numerous hits didn't let us down either. Billy Joel. Huey Lewis and the News. Lionel Richie, and Journey are only a few of the people who allowed us to rock through the year. Videos are a new addition to the rock world. If you have a hit song, a Rood video isn’t far Behind. And being different and unusual helps, as Peter Gabriel knows. Gabriel haa the number one video. Sledgehammer’ Overall. ’86 was an outstanding year in the music industry. Contemporary Christian music songstress Amy Grant made il to the lop of pop � hart in a dual with Peter Cetera railed The Neat Tima i Fatt. RHS favorites ware what we were after when annual staff member Jennifer Love. Amy Lewis, and Amy Nofsinger conducted e survey to find out who you selected as the moat popular entertainers Your choica (or comedian was Eddie Murphy. He got tut •tart on Saturday Night live playing characters like Buckwheat. Mr Robinson, and Gumby Tom Cruise was your favonie actor A major film for him was Risky Business where he performed a lip-siok scene to Bob Sager's Take Those Old Records Off the Shelf “ Thirty-two year old Kathleen Turner u who you picked for beet actress She was in the action films Romancing the Stone and Tewel of the Nile She also starred in Peggy Sue Got Married for which she received end Oscar nomination Peter Cetera, fdrmar lead singer for Chicago, was the moat-liked singer Hte Bret single hit. the theme song from The Karate Kid II . well-established him as a solo artist. The rock group Bon |ovi made a straight shot for number one this year with hits such as You Give Love A Bad N ma and living on a Prayer Bill Cosby has had other good shows, but none quite tike this. The Cosby Show was chosen your favorite, which was only natural It had a record breaking episode to January of 1987 Christy Brinkley said she's as closr to perfactton as you can get and she's right Whitney Houston's '‘perfect voice end elegant style guaranteed her success tn the music world. Devid Lee Roth left VAn Helen, but nevei missed a beat His energetic concert and video kept him in the rock spot light Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took their vary best songs from 1075 to 19gS and produced a five album collection Phil Collins returned to the group Ceneris and made a new album entitled Invisible Touch comeback Wb° YoU know' Th Monk ' - «uric group from the 70 s. returned and rekindled some old flames to make e Juriile'feto ll5T h,i? MtHi Vekro ny bo,h Uom ,h« � «P Aft.rbo rner' this smash hi? hurt Ban le 11 ,h ,r « Maim Monday Prince was a major factor in the production of Madonna ..hanged this year in appearance at wall as tn musto ller album True Blue , which she helped wnle. was at the lop of the charts ENTERTAINMENT Twenty four vwu old charmer. Tom (.rum became a box olfice luitm with ‘Top Can which 4roa «d over tt70 million ami In Tha Color of Money which also «tarred Paul Newman Acting it a very demanding thing. It takes a really good actor or actress to have a lot of successful movies, and few people have done it. But the following people have accom- plished a lot with the movies in which they've performed. A look at these people will be a look at good acting Tom Cruise has been in a couple of movies aimed at teenagers. The Outsiders and Risky Business but in '86. he had two ex- cellent movies that showed everyone what an outstanding actor he really is. “The Color of Money , which also starred Paul Newman, an old pro. did great! Paul Newman was so impressed with his acting that he even said that Tom was the prince that would inherit his crown. Top Gun was the biggest money maker of '86 and was also number one for quite sometime. Kelly McGillis co- starred in it with Tom. Top Gun proved Tom Cruise’s true acting talents. Eddie Murphy is not only an outrageous comedian, he’s also a “hilarious actor His movies make you laugh from beginning to end. He's had consecutive chart toppers beginning with 48 Hours , and all the ones in between, to Beverly Hills Cop and The Golden Child . He was on Saturday Night Live and even made a video tape that will make you laugh till you cry. Eddie Murphy, to put it simply, has a nack for making people laugh and enjoying themselves. Starting out on the Facts of Life helped Molly Ringwald establish herself, but now she’s done more than establish herself, she's proven herself. In The Breakfast Club . and Pretty in Pink , she showed us a different actress, she showed us a grown up version of the cute kid we saw long ago. The Rocky movies demonstrated a tough guy. one that doesn't give up. Rarabo 1 and II taught us how a man had to deal with the horrors of the Vietnam war. Sylvester Stallone has portrayed several strong and firm characters that allow their soft sides to come through only when the time is right. His ability to get you involved in a film is what gives him his impact on people. Of course he loves being on Family Ties” but Michael J. Fox wanted more. Back to the Future and Teen Wolf were important achievements for him. They confirmed his acting gift. Lucky for us he stuck with both Family Ties and movies. His latest film. The Light of Day , co-starred loan fett and is sure to be a winner. Eddie Murphy used his comic genious in movies such as trading Places and Bever- ly Hills Cop . A friend described him as a kid that never grew up. Molly Ringwald demonstrates an unusual wit, and elegance all at the same time. Her movies have proven her to be quite an achiever. While watching a professional fight. Sylvester Stallone got the inspiration to write Rocky . At the age of 30. with his own script he gained well-deserved stardom. Michael J. Fox won an Emmy for his por- trayal of Alex P. Keaton on the situation comedy Family Ties. ENTERTAINMENT Watching television is one of America's . favorite past times. Everyone watches televi- sion at one time or another and everyone has their shows. Whether you like family, com- edy. or detective programs one of the shows on TV will appeal to you. A good example of a family program Would be The Cosby Show . It's about a doctor and a lawyer with five kids who are bringing up their children with an open mind and a sense of humor. Another family show is Kate and Allio”. It is about two divorced women who have put their families together in order to help each other raise their children. There are plenty of comedies around in- volving amusing and comical predicaments. Cheers is about an ex-baseball pitcher who opens a bar. His friends that come in and out are full of funny remarks and cute antics. Perfect Strangers is a comedy that brings together cousings from two different coun- tries who are learning about one another's backgrounds. A.L.F. is an alien that crashes into the garage of a typical American family. Not understanding our way of life. Alf gets in a lot of trouble A realistic detective show is Miami Vice . It shows you how things are in some areas of our country. Simon and Simon displays how brothers disagree about everything, including the uni- que cases they allow themselves to get in- volved with. There is even a show that combines com- edy and detecting. It is Moonlighting. The agency with very few cases is one of the hot- test shows on today. The way Maddie and David pretend not to be attracted to one another is a major factor in its humor. To have appeared on little or nothing else, the stars of Moonlighting now have fame for this romantic comedy. This doesn't even scratch the surface of all the programs that are on television. If you ever get bored. I can’t understand why. There's a whole other world on television. The Cosby Show u • wholesome program that appeal lo people young and old It family realism is protected through the portrayal of factual experiences of Bill and Clair Coeby. Cheers' hes brought fun lo television by combining a hi la nous group of characters in a Boston bar where the laughter never ends Miami Vice Isn't your typical detective show It desks °with crimes that are usually not thought about Rashly com- bined with piod acting and musk ts what gives Miami Vice its flair. A survey was conducted lo find out how teenagers at RHS spend Iheir weekends. The following statistics are the results of that survey. TOP TEN THINGS YOU DO! 1) rent movies 6) date 2) talk on phone 7) work 3) go to movies 8) go to church 4) eat out 9) cruise 5) excessive sleeping 10) go to parties A second survey was conducted to find out where the students worked Most of you worked in a fast food place such as McDonald's. Chic-Fil-A. and Burger King Others worked in grocery stores like Ingles. Red Food, and Kroger. There were others who worked in restaurants like Bonanza and Country Place Then there were odd jobs such as babysitting, working for their parents and working on cars. The average number of hours you worked were 12-19 hours a week, and you got most of these hours on the weekend. 16 minimag Candids T 9 Still Together Following the War between the States, the month, paid by the state, and the teacher had to people were too poverty stricken to do much wait two or three months for her check. The more than keep soul and body together for country was still suffering from Sherman's raid some years. But about-the end of the 1860's the through this region. The average farmer was need for educational facilities became so ap- more interested in making money than in parent that the Masonic Lodge of Ringgold education. They seemed to think that these so- formed a stock company headed by David S. called free schools were all that was needed. Anderson, Worshipful Master of Quitman Professor W.E. Bryan bought the old Masonic Lodge, to erect a school building for the use of Institute in Ringgold in 1892 and opened school the citizens of the Literary Institute. This is said there in the fall. Prof. Bryan was tough on the to have been Catoosa's first free school to which boys when he first came to Ringgold, but he had citizens of other counties also sent their a tough bunch to deal with. He never knew children. This building served the needs of anything about it. Ringgold as both Grammar and High School for Many of the Catoosa County teachers attended many years, in fact, until about 1921. Georgia school in Ringgold during the winter months, had what was known as a three months free These teachers would give Prof. Bryan the school, taught in the summer time. Many grown names of boys and girls throughout the county, men attended these schools; a bearded man and who, they thought, might be interested in going a ten year old boy often were seen in the same to school. He bought a horse and an old hack, or class. The men usually dropped out of school in spring wagon, and drove all over the county September to pick peas and pull fodder. The talking education to the parents and the young average salary of a teacher was about $25 per people. Lack of money was the excuse in most 130 History Approx. 1868-1921 1921-1958 Side by Side cases for children not going to school. He made students brought their lunches. Then along it possible for anyone interested in getting an came the automobile making it possible to bus education to come to school at Ringgold. many rural kids. The educational institute was All one needed to enter prof. Bryan's school overflowing with kids needing an education, was an ambition to get an education and a good The state granted money to have another school record. If a prospective student said he had no built. This is now the present day Junior money. Prof. Bryan would tell him to come on if High. In 1958, this building had its first he could buy his groceries and books. He graduating class. During the period that this credited students for their tuition and room building was the high school, black students rent. Hundreds of men and women in North were integrated into RHS. Prior to this period, Georgia would have received less than a high black students had been attending school at school education without Prof. Bryan. what is now the high school ROTC building. In 1921, the first publicly owned building was When the blacks reached high school age, they erected. This is how the Board of Educaton were sent to Dalton High School. Building. There were eleven grades instead of As population grew, there was again demand twelve. The first principal was C.D. Carter, to have another school. This building became There was only one RHS graduate that year, the present day High School. It graduated its During the school day, at a certain hour first class in 1974. Throughout the past, dur- everyone had to go to the assembly room to ing the present, and on into the future, RHS have chapel. There they had Bible readings, students will continue to make things happen songs, and announcements. In the school there together side by side. were few modem conveniences, and the AU information from LoU Embereon Ji� d th« writings of Susie McDiniel 1958-1973 1973-present History 131 EMPLOYMENT -a problem for some and a blessing for others. This uorld represents opportunity, responsibility and probably most importantly to students, INCOME! Many high school students are seeking newjobs for a variety of reasons, usually simply to have a little extra money to do the things they like or to save up for a neu car or another expensive item. Some of the more popular occupations for teenagers are bag persons, cashiers or jobs at fast food restaurants. These students deserve a lot of recognition for they are not only working hard at a part-time job. but they are trying to keep good grades in school and working on homework every night. This requires a lot of obligation and stamina, but the benefits often make it all worthu ile. Don't laugh — I'm getting paid for this! I can t believe the things they make me do! It's not just a job — it's an adventure. How long 'til quitting time? I better get a good tip for this! 132 )obs It s a dirty job but someone has to do it! Regina and I are uilling to serve you, uith a smile! f To think mom said I uas a horror in the kitchen! I just love dealing uith money! lobs 133 Living Life In A Mirror “It's neat. the Brennen twins said when asked what it's like to see someone who looks just like them. Twins. What is it really like to have someone with whom you can share clothes and conversation? When Angie and Angela Kittle were asked this question they responded. “It’s really terrific!” Twins have a very happy childhood. They enjoy having an ever-present playmate and they appreciate the ex- clusive understanding they have about each other. Twins have a desire for individuali- ty. They sometimes wish that their names did not rhyme, that they could wear clothing that did not exactly match, and that they could receive birthday and Christmas gifts meant for them alone. As twins grow, they appreciate more having someone to share their love with. They take advantage of the friend that is always there to talk to and to do homework with. As teenagers, twins may feel that they need their independence and wish parents and friends would stop comparing the two and treat them as individuals. As twins grow older, go to college, get married and have their own children, they will appreciate the time they had a constant companion. (above): You do a double-take with Eric and Aaron Self. (upper right): Keith and Kirk Mc, eese looking for a double date. 134 Twins (above): Two's company with Angie and Angela Kittle. deft): It's double trouble when you meet Gene and Jerry Brennen. (left) Karen and Sharon ( handler share a little sunshine. (below) Some of the RHS twins: (1st Row): Jerry Brennen, Gene Brennen, Dale Clements, Damon Clements; (2nd Row): Angela Kittle, Angie Kittle, Aaron Self, Eric Self. Twins 135 The Beginning and the New Teachers “I love Spanish, and 1 wanted to do something with it, so 1 became a teacher. My own Spanish teachers made learning fun. The one thing I enjoy the most is that every day my job is different. The thing 1 like the least is the paperwork that must be graded. If I chose another vocation it would be entirely different from teaching. I would be something like a surgeon's assistant. 1 became a teacher because 1 enjoy working with young people. My teachers in school showed me that teachers have a lot of effect on students. It makes me feel good when students learn and go out into the world to accomplish great things, although it s hard for me to know that the seniors will not be coming back after graduation. My second choice of a profession would be to become a profes- sional musician. I became a teacher because when 1 was little I loved to play school and pretend that I was the teacher. Now as a teacher, 1 love the interaction between myself and the students. The hardest part of my job is disciplining the students who are adults. College did not completely prepare me for the real life of teaching; school showed an ideal setting, but in reality it is confusing. If 1 chose to do Tve always wanted to be a teacher. 1 love school, kids, and English. My own teachers were loving and supportive. They always made me feel important. That’s how 1 want my students to feel. The thing I enjoy most is getting to know my students on a one-to-one basis. But the hardest part of my job is dealing with disrespectful kids. College gave me knowledge, but it did not give a description of how to deal with the students. If there was a reason I had to work in a different profession, 1 would be a social worker. 136 New Teachers Enclint off a 11 Era . . . Mrs. Betty e Ray When one describes Mrs. Bettye Ray, the words “remarkable achiever ’ come to mind. She has shown tremendous dedication to the field of education by teaching here at RHS for twenty-two years. During this time, she has been chairman of the Business Depart- ment, Beta Club sponsor for six years, worked with cheerleaders, coordinator of Vocational Office Training for sixteen years, senior sponsor in charge of graduation, the senior play, and all senior activities for four- teen years, and sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America. Under her leadership. Beta Club was one of the top clubs in Georgia. They ran several students for state office and took many bus loads to conventions. In addition to this, the Future Business Leaders of America had numerous region, state, and national winners in clerical competition Mrs. Ray is involved in many professional organisations. She has been a member of Catoosa Education Association, Georgia Association of Educators, and National Education Association for twenty-one years. She served as president of Catoosa Education Association. She was a member of Georgia Business Education Association, and was district president for two years. She was a member of the National Business Education Association, Georgia Vocational Association, and American Vocational Association. She was a member of the honorary teachers’ sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa, and served as secretary and president. She has also been a member of Battlefield Pilot Gub, serving as project chairman in charge of community services. Mrs. Ray is a Ringgold High School graduate. She then attended the Georgia Col- lege for Women for two years, and received a Bachelor of Arts from UTC in 1965. She received a Master's Degree from the Univer- sity of Georgia in 1975. Before becoming a teacher, Mrs. Ray worked in public relations for the Navy, was employed at the Tax Commissioner's office, and at the Ringgold Telephone Company. The retirement of Bettye Ray brings an end to an era here at RHS. The dedication and professionalism of Mrs. Ray will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Ray has meant so much to me for a number of years. She has been my teacher, my advisor, my men- tor, and my friend, and I love her dearly. She has been helpful to many young people. She is concerned with their well-being as well as with their school work, and she cannot be replaced. Oh, I know that someone can teach the classes that she taught, but not in the same way. I have never met anyone with more dedication, concern, and ENERGY! It’s hard for me to think of coming back in the Fall and someone else being in her room She has always been there for me whether it was helping me in high school, recommending a job, guiding me through my ‘September Experience’ in college, helping me as a teacher, or just being there as my friend. She has had a tremendous influence on me and on Ringgold High School and she will be missed. Bettye Ray 137 RHS BASEBALL TEAfTl CAPTURES SECOND IN STATE 140 Baseball The 1987 Tiger Baseball Team finished with a 26-9 record. They won their second straight region championship and they also finished second in the state. This team has had a different star each game and all the players played in at least one close game. We had very good leadership from the seniors and juniors and hopefully with a strong B-team they will keep up the success. Baseball 141 6-TEflm Dee Arnold Patrick Bryson Dana Land Shannon Bates Shane Cothran Sherman Smith Darrell Bassett Eric Roberson Mike Worley Baseball 145 P?rffipnl w™ Olwoy; been Important to people iWHUyUlWA fWllduflfl Prlvocy rqp nlnv j p L y 10 the lives of mony ond, for some rhe ulrimote expression o private spoce is rhe HIGh SCHOOL LOCKER Developing over rime. rh locker slowly builds, jusr os rh students do. Though rh locker's chorocter moy no hove the depth of on up perdossmon s when used by i freshmon. by rhe time Senic year is or hand it usuolly hos distinctive message It he ► f become not only o place c f sroroge, but also on extensio i ftof the users themselves, o wir - dow into their personalities. Th s philosophico! outlook is ot - m viously shored by these serioi s M I students £1 : n . . Members of the Ringgold School Varsity track team their stamina and determination in competition with other schools. 1st row: David Penny, Chris Rawls, Frank Booker. Keith McNeese. Eric Roberts. Todd Cariock. 2nd row. Scott Chalmers. Jeff O’Bryant. Ronnie Grasham. Chuck Rand, Brett Rawls. 3rd row: Coach Brown. Mark Davis, Kenny Masters. Dusty Nance Left: Kevin Kelly dashes to a victory at the sound of the gun. Ringgold's Dawn Johnston prepares for the start of a significant Above: Keth McNeese speeds around the race. comer heading for the finish line. Right: Chris Rawls stretches for the finish line far ahead of the rest. Kenny Masters summons up his energy as he prepares to jump a hurdle. Above: Chris Rawls and Todd Cariock battle for the lead. Track 151 SPECIAL OLYMPICS 1987 1S2 Special Olympics Don't you just odore his shirr? Just thought I d show off my massive bod! Here comes o bug. Vickie! Better close that mouth! Teeth — Compliments of Dr. Flonnogon D.D.5. The boll goes over the plore . not beside it. not oround it — OVER IT! Stupid Freshman Hey Nowi Thor Isn’t even funny! 154 Candid Hey guys, whor s really in those mogozines? Hey. this isn’t the oirport1 Musicolly talented rabbits?? Where’s room 113? Just what you'd expect from Bowman Which woy do we go now? Don’t lough Theresa He could be pointing ot you! Don t osk me. mom! Ploy it, Perry! I’ve heard of protection but this is ridiculous! Please God. let me get the boll Candid , 155 HONORS Lei� Steak ley Art Show Award. (Georgia Scholars Award. National Merit Finalist. Knglish Award. Math ana Physics Awards. Silence Bowl Academic Scholarship Io (ieorgia Tech. Georgia College Award. NHS offn ef BANQUET Science Bowl Team: 1st row: (2nd in State): Lee Steakley Jonathan Babb. Lydia Steakley. Robin Holden. 2nd row: Denie Sertel. sponsor. 9th in State Deanna Webster. Wesley Schrader. Brenda Gray. Daniel lolley. — Honors Banquet 157 HQNQRS -j Science Bowl. Furman Scholars Academic Award. Presbyterian College Academic Award. Ci Certificate of Merit. Spanish I Award. Chemistry Award 158 Honors Banquet Scholar Athletes Kelli Test and J.C. Schultz Kelli also received an Athletic Scholarship to Florida State University. J.C. also received the President's Academic Fitness Award and an Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. BANQUET lunalhan Hildreth Art Show Award. Computer Award. Presi- dent' Academic Kit ness Award. Class Officer. National Honor Soc lely Award Keith Phipps Art Show Awards. Art Scholarship. VICA Winner Honors Banquet 159 Dale Clements M.V.P. Calhoun I 1 J 3 East Rome f 4 SE Whitfield 4 2 Dalton ' M 1 5 West Rome 2't 0 NW Whitefield 3 2 Darlington Cartersville 0 If Lakeview JLz Playing for Ringgold, as members of the first ever soccer team. Dave Grow and Chris Stockbuger thought the team did ex- tremely well. “It was an unforgettable ex- perience. said Dave and Chris. They consider themselves very lucky to have been chosen as most valuable players. As members of the team. Dave and Chris think the players stick together rather well. They say soccer is a team sport that uses much teamwork and to their knowledge, there should be no one or two players as the most valuable players. It takes every member of the team to win! COfiCH This year a new sport appeared on the scene at R.H.S. That sport is soccer. The first-ever soccer team had an outstanding season considering the fact that most of the other teams in our region have had a soccer program for seven or eight years The record lor the R.H.S. Soc- cer team this season was 4-5 With only one senior on the team. Mike Kelly, twenty-six players will be back next year. This year's team was led by the follow- ing award winners: AH Region Team: Lath Nhet Co-Most Valuable Player: Dave Crow Co-Most Valuable Player: Chris Stockburger. „ Best Offensive Player. Kevin Kelly: Best Defensive Player: Dale Clements Most Improved Player: Wayne Roberson; Coach’s Award. Keith Lafever Darrell Smith. Shane Williams. Eric Wilson also contributed greatly to a great first soccer season at RHS B K I 0 K I N T H i G R A S S Back row. L to R: Coach Cline, Shane Williams, Damond Clements. Peter Soback. Dale Clements. David Whatley. Keith Lafever. Donald Landon, Darrel Smith. Wayne Roberson. Shane Barclay. Dustin Hayne. Second row: Mike Kelly, Glen Gordy, Quenton Davis. John Smith, Lath Nhet, )ohn Roberts. Kevin Kelly. Dave Grow. Dave McKelvy. First row: Scott Self, Chip Hall, Chris Stockburger. Eric Wilson, Jackie Newby. Rina Whaley, Tim McCormick. Angela Foster. Soccer 161 Tabitha Silvers plays peek-a-boo with the photographer. Couples pose for a picture at the beginning of the special event. Couples snuggle on the dance floor. Selina Hawkins and Dean Sikes take a moment to freshen up for pictures. Darin Weidman and Suzanne Eaker take a punch break. Couples step out onto the balcony for a breath of fresh air 162 Prom PROM ’87 “THIS ISTHETIME” The long awaited night. May 2,1987, had finally arrived. Girls adorned in silk and satin anxiously awaited the arrival of their dates! The guys clad in their tuxedos arrived in elegant style. After the exchange of flowers, the couples escaped to an evening they will not soon forget. Heading for Chattanooga s finest restaurants, the couples dined in extravagance. The limos lined up at the entrance of the Read House as the excited prom-goers whisked onto the dance floor and Sounds Unlimited kept the tunes spinning. To capture the moments of the evening, photographers circulated among the dancers. As the night wore on, the couples departed for the post-prom activities. Some went to the movies and bowling while others chose a more romantic alternative, a carriage ride through the streets of downtown Chattanooga. Mr. and Mrs. Davis enjoy the senior prom. Jason Key and Bonnie Stewart pose for the photographer. Arlene Terry, Tonya Duckett and Lisa Beard obviously having a great time. Prom 163 Photographer helps prepare Deborah Bell and Derek McDaniel for their formal picture Arlene Terry and Tim Painter enjoy their break between dances Lee Lowery and Amy McKeehan get ready to hit the dance floor Monica Self takes a break from dancing to rest her tired feet Andy Peters and Amy Lewis dance to the prom's theme song 'This is the time. Delana Delaney and Brody Barron wait in the long line for pictures A couple takes a rest during the hectic but fun evening THETIME 1987 Leslie Moody and Jimmy Forehand chat while slow dancing. SPRING FOLLIES When “We The People” was chosen as the theme for Spring Follies, it was more or less with the U.S. Con- stitution's Bicentennial in mind. But it soon became more of a celebration of the individuality of “The People.” Each performer or group selected their own act and these various acts were molded into a program to fit the theme. 166 Spring Follies The 1987 Spring Follies was a terrific example of RHS-together side by side. The handful of students who were interested in having a show worked diligently together to present We The People. The tension was thick late Friday night as the hope of putting on a show Saturday night seemed to slip away. Some hectic phone calls, arm- twisting, and late-night jam sessions finally produced enough acts to make a show possible. For those who came to Saturday night’s per- formance, it was, for the most part, an enjoyable evening. To those who spent a very panicky Friday night and Saturday afternoon preparing for the show, it was a miracle! We may forget that we had to invent a sound system or that we rented what could best be described as a Temperamental spotlight, but we'll never forget the excitement of finally seeing it all come together! All those on the stage in the spotlight, behind the stage, and behind the spotlight deserve a lot of credit for showing what can be done in a short time if you do it together side by side! 168 Golf Above: Micheal Carlock takes time Right: Jim Wilson expresses the thrill out for a break after an exhausting of victory after a successful drive, match. FORE! The 1987 Ringgold High School Varsity Golf team had a reasonably successful season this year. They did remarkably well in matches against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, and Northwest Whitfield. Their success can be attributed to their advisor and coach, Ron Looney. The team’s best player this year was Chad Thomas, who was also a four year letterman. Micheal Carlock was the team’s second best asset with Jim Wilson and Jason Oliver finishing up the top four. Other members of this year’s golf team are Becky Porter, Dan Clotfelter, Mickey Stone, and Mark Little. Below: Dan Clotfelter and Troy Slat- ton concentrate on their strategy for their next putt. Above: Becky Porter practices for a crucial shot. Reflections on a pending putt Below: This year's varsity golf team owes their good season to their coach, Ron Looney. Ringgold’s New Version So what's your point so watz yor pont -l. get to the bottom line 2. means the same as “So what are you trying to say?” you be illin you be ilin -l. said to a person being silly or unrealistic 2. Get real (see RUN DMC) Give me a place to hide giv me a plas tu hid -l. phrase that means the same as Well excuse me!”, it is usually meant sarcastically. Sweetie didn’t mean to call you by my exgirlfriend's name. Give me a place to hide! yeah, that’s the ticket ye-a thatz tha tikat -l. a phrase commonly used by com- pulsive liars. “Oh, so your grade point average is 3.95, uh, well mine is uh, 5.0. yeah, that's the ticket! w my bad mi bad -l. the same as saying Sorry, my fault.” 2. a minor apology. Oops, I spilled red punch on your new white prom dress. My bad! surely not shu er-le nat -l. something said when you disbelieve. 2. means the same as “you have got to be kid- ding.” “You mean you passed your history test? Surely not!” I can't deal with this, it's not reality i kant deal with this, its nat realite-what you say when you can’t or don't want to accept something. “Snow in April? I can't deal with this it’s not reality.” Obe K Be o be ka be -l. means the same as okay 2. expression used in agreement or approval, (see Bill Cosby) 170 Dictionary of Webster’s Dictionary Get outta here get aute her 1. expression that means the same as You’ve got to be kidding “What do you mean Mr. Maddox laughed aloud? Get outta here! good one gud wen 1. a phrase meant sarcastically. It's another way of saying. “Way to go Clutz! Hey freshman, you dropped your hooks down the stairs, good one! hubba hubba hobe-hebe 1. get on the ball; hurry up (see Coach Looney) tT No doubt no daut 1. absolute- ly no questions about it. Are Freshmen Stupid? No doubt chill out chil aut 1. Be cool 2. lighten up 3. Don't make such a big deal out of things “Aw, come on Ms. Roebuck, I’m sure that I'm not the only one in the school to have eleven tar- dies in a row. Chill out!” OK, I can handle this o ka I kan handel this 1. A casual expression meaning that you can accept something. “My house just blew up. Ok, I can handle this.” isn't that special iz nt • that spesh-el- l. a nice way of saying who cares 2. something that you say when you are not really in- terested in what someone is saying to you. Oh your dog got run over yesterday, well isn't that special. wicked wik ed 1. unusual; neat 2. awesome 3. extraor- dinary 4. remarkable Hey dude, your new haircut is wicked! Dictionary 171 JROTC CADETS MAKE IT HAPPEN JROTC wrapped up its second year at RHS on several high notes. No one really thought it could hap- pen with a new program, but our cadets made it hap- pen ... our Corps of Cadets was designated as Honor Unit by a U.S. Army inspection team. This is the single most competitive endeavor that ROTC units all over the country are involved in. It took a tremendous amount of nard work by a lot of dedicated RHS cadets to make it happen. Another major accomplishment this year was the completion of our rappeling tower. As far as we know, no other high school nas one. In fact, very few univer- sities have one. There are few better ways to build self confidence, while at the same time having a lot of fun. than rappeling. This skill, used by mountain climbers to descend steep dropoffs. can usually be taught only if you have a mountain nearby with ideal conditions to rappel safely. Now. after nearly two years of effort, perience tells us that students who develop along these lines will benefit neatly no matter what they choose to do after leaving school. For those who join tne military or move on to college-level ROTC. there are even more benefits. The Army will grant advanced promotions to those entering the Army after high school IROTC. And. at the college level, cadets with JROTC ecperience can receive advanced placement. Surprisingly, some still see ROTC as mainly for boys, in fact, nothing could be farther from the truth. The military learned long ago that girls can do virtual- ly anything that boys can do. It's no different in ROTC. Colleges and universities all over the country are graduating women who earn the honor of top ROTC cadet. That has filtered down to high schools, where we see that many of our best leaders are girls. It shouldn't surprise anyone ... many of our best students in other areas are girls too! What a student ac- complishes in ROTC depends greatly on personal (ireference. But everything focuses on teamwork, eadership development, and becoming a good American. Some cadets stay in ROTC partly because of what we do outside the classroom. Here are some examples from last year: white water rafting twice, team drill competitions at Huntsville. A1 and UTC. air rifle matches with five other high schools, field trip to the Army Aviation Center af Fort Rucker. Al. three dif- ferent parades, presenting the flag at football games and other events, field adventure training with college ROTC students, and finally. Summer Camp at Fort Bragg. NC with eighty other high schools. We want to keep cadets interested and excited about what they do. Try it! .. wm — ,------------ we can do it right here at RHS. Many cadets will tell you that the greatest event this year was moving into our new ROTC facility, with three classrooms, cadet work space, supply area and even an indoor air rifle range. It has definitely made life a little easier, and allowed our special training to accomplish much more. We are often asked how ROTC can benefit students in the future. That's a question we like to answer. First, the mission of JROTC, above and beyond everything else we do. is “to encourage young people to be Koocl Americans. We like that mission. It's wnat we beiei ve in. Our country has always relied on people who were good Americans , who believed in wnat we stand for. and who understand what a privilege we have to live under the value system guaranteed under our Constitution. We emphasize these values in ROTC. We believe it is important for students to understand these values, as well! as to develop self confidence, phvscial conditioning, self-knowledge and a true sense of what it means to t e an American. Ex- 172 JROTC The highest honor in ROTC, receiving the Retired Officers Associa- tion Award, TROA, went to Shane Land for the 1986-87 school year. There are several requirements that have to be met in order to receive this award. You have to maintain a high B average, participate in extracurricular activities and set an outstanding example in and out of ROTC class. When the Ringgold ROTC class started two years ago, Shane decided to take the class as an opportunity to lead others and maybe get a scholarship. He says that ROTC will help him in the future with an officer commission in the Army after college. Shane agrees that he owes a lot of this to his teachers who have pushed him to his limits and gave him this opportunity. The thing Shane likes the most about ROTC is the Rangers. They do more than anyone ever does,” he said. The Rangers are supposed to be the neatest, sharpest and most motivated in the whole program. JROTC 173 March 21 was a big night for ROTC cadets . . the night of the Second Annual Catoosa County JROTC Military Ball . This is a traditional military function which has its roots in European Armies hundreds of years ago It serves as both a teaching experience and a social event. Cadets and their escorts see first hand what a formal military function is like, while at the same time, they have a ball. Two of the highlights of this memorable evening were the presenta- tion of the colors by the ROTC color guard and the presentation of all senior cadets and their escorts. This is done in a very special way. with each senior walk- ing through the sabre arch with his or her escort. The sabre arch itself is a special precision military formation con- structed by the ROTC honor guard using traditional army sabres or swords. The Military Ball is the social highlight of the ROTC academic year and about 300 students have enjoyed it each year since ROTC began two years ago We are proud to promote teamwork, cooperation and comradery among the two Catoosa County high schools by alter- nating the military Ball between schools. It is. in many ways, a night to remember. 174 JROTC 176 Candids Regina Bowen ferry Brennen 178 Seniors Rebecca Bowman Susan Bowman I Tina Gray Susan Gracy Chet Graham April Gray Seniors 181 emor Sherri Green David Guinn John Guinn Shelley Harrell Allen Hartley Jeff Hawke Bill Hawkins Keith Haynes Farrel Grayson John Green Brad Hegwood Jody Hemphill Sonja Henson Roger Herndon 182 Seniors emor Wendy (enkins Chip (ones pr Danielle (ones Michael Kelly Michael Kenemore David Kindred Chris Kirksey Ji ML % Jeff Lambert Jeff Laney Cheryl Land Darlene Langston Roberta Lankford John Lawson Michael Lea 184 Seniors Tommy Lee |ulie Leonard Paula Licklider ___Dione Little Renee Lindsey Bobby Lisenba Lee Lowry Robert Lowery Donna Smith Monica Smith Scott Smith Shannon Smith Bobby Willis Leann Wofford Bart Wright Kent Yates 192 Seniors W,, and Wliu tZM.S. Chuck Arnold and Vickie White Vickie White has been a cheerleader for both foot- ball and basketball. Her senior year she was captain of the football cheerleading squad. She was a member of FCA and was in Who's Who Among American High School Students. Vickie would like to be remembered as someone who was able to survive, yet enjoy high school. Chuck Arnold played baseball one year and foot- ball four. He took part in the AFI Lumberjack Day. He was a member of FFA and JROTC. His Senior year he became a Sgt. Major which only took two years. Sfeqjbr S p4|i|lT f y Wait Popular Stephanie Blake won the Georgia Certificate of Merit, Presbyterian Junior Fellowship Award and was in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. She was in the Homecoming court her freshman year and senior year. Stephanie would like to be thought of as down to earth and easy to get along with. Scott Smith was most improved in tennis and captain of the football team. He was a member of many clubs and was in the top 10% of his class. Scott would like to be remembered as being friendly and for his athletic abilities. Bui Mi-Around J.C. Schultz was active in football and wrestl- ing. He won many awards for his ac- complishments in both sports. He participated in various clubs such as FCA and the Beta Club. He was Senior Class President and in the top 10% of his class. Kerri Mink was a member of FBLA. FCA, STUCO and FHA. She played tennis and was a cheerleader one year. She was on the varsity basketball team her sophomore thru her senior years. She was voted Best All Around all four years in high school. Jill Wait JitMetic Keith Hicks and Kelli Test Kelli Test played varsi- ty basketball and varsi- ty softball all four of her high school years. She was on all three of the Softball State Cham- pionship Teams. She was a member of FCA and FBLA. Her athletic accomplishments are what she wants to be remembered for. Keith Hicks was a member of FFA. He played football one year and wrestled four. He was captain of the wrestling team and voted most valuable player his senior year. iiTrml West OO I Spirit Shawn Lewis became a JROTC Commander his senior year. He was in the Rangers and took part in many Ranger field exercises. was Vice-President of STUCO and in Arrive Alive. He would like to be remembered as being himself. Kim Patty was a varsity football and varsity wrestling cheerleader. She was treasurer of her freshman and soDhomore class. She was in FCA and hopes to be remembered as always smiling. Irves l ieatest was on the newspaper staff. He would like to be remembered for be- ing a Tennessee fan and trying to dress in the latest styles. years of high school. She was in FCA and Language club. She was vice president of her freshman and sophomore class. She was also selected for Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Eart in the National [onor Society, Beta Club and the Science Bowl Team. His awards include Georgia Cer- tificate of Merit, NEDT Academic Honor Award, Spanish I and all District Band. He would like to be remembered for his academic accom- plishment. participant in FHA, Na- tional Honor Society, FBLA, Language Club. She won awards such as the NEDT, Georgia Certificate of Merit and an Algebra II Award. She was in the top 5% of her class. She would like to be remembered for her hard work, perserverance and uniqueness. lonathan Babb and Cathy Edgemon Innathnn Rahh tnnt I P.athv RHopmnn W3C a lAJittiedt Jimmy Forehand and Susan Bowman w Jimmy Forehand played basketball all four of his high school years. He was voted Wittiest for four years also. He would like to be remembered for basketball and his good sense of humor. Susan Bowman played varsity softball and was on all three State Championship teams. She participated in Language Club and Stu- dent Council. She would like to be remembered for her good sense of humor and the championship teams she played on. 1 lflost Uerdatiie Michael Lea and Laura McGrath Michael Lea was a member of the Beta Club. National Honor Society, Arrive Alive and was president of Student Council.' He won two computer awards amd was in the top 10% of his class. He would like to be remembered for being a good friend. Laura McGrath was a member of the flag corps in the marching band for three years. She was in FBLA, FHA. the Student Council four years, and the Language club. weetedt e Language Club, Student Council and FBLA. She was the wrestling statistician and in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. She would like to be remembered for bringing a little hap- piness to everyone. Mark Keaveiy was a percussionist in the marching band all four of his high school years. Yifjost t epenclabli Lee Steakley was a member of the mar- ching band and was in the Governors Honors Program. He has won several academic awards in such Helds as Algebra 1 and II, Chemistry, U.S. History, and Biology. He would like to be thought of as a caring person and a friend. v Bfrr Senior Superlatives 2051 v I. Lisa Thomas was in the Beta Club and National Honor Society. She received a Superinten- dent’s Academic Award. She would like to be remembered for being her own person and for helping a friend when she can. IWost (Courteous varsity tennis for four years. He was class Treasurer his junior year and senior year. He took part in Beta Club, FCA, and Arive Alive. Scott was a Mr. RHS candidate and would like to be remembered for his tennis and academic achievements. member of STUCO, Beta Club, and National Honor Society. She was class president her freshman and sopho- more year. She was a football and basketball cheerleader, also. She would like to be remembered for her academic achieve- ments. Zrriendiieit Chet Graham and Margie Peters Chet Graham wrestled four years and com- peted in AAA State Wrestling Tournments four years in a row. He was in FCA and was selected to Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Chet would like to be known for making the best out of school. Margie Peters was a Miss RHS and a Homecoming can- didate. She was in FHA, Beta Club and FBLA. She was in National Honor Society and won an NEDT award. She was in the top 10% and in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. RHS SENIORS TOGETHER SIDE Class night is a very special oc- casion for the seniors. It is a time for sharing memories as the class history is being read and having a good laugh as our class prophecies are being told. This year’s class song was This Is The Time, and there is always a special song sung to touch the hearts of our dearest friends. We will always remember this special night because together side by side we can say that we made it. BY SIDE SHARING MEMORIES This year’s Bacclaureate was held on Sunday. May 31. al the Ringgold High School gym. The message was delivered by Wayne Peters, Friendship Primitive Baptist Church. Michael Lea. President of the Student Council, delivered the invocation and the welcome was given by Scott Smith, Vice-President of the Senior Class. Sheri Payne sang a song and the benediction was delivered by the President of FHA. Andrea Spencer. This year’s Baccalaureate will be remembered for years to come by the graduating Seniors. GRADUATION Senior cJ irectory Arnold, Chuck — Football — 1. 2, 3, 4; FFA — 1, 2. 3, 4; ROTC — 3. 4; Baseball — 1.2; Mr. R.H.S. — 4 Arnold, Kristi — J.V. Basketball — 1. 2; Track — 1, 2, 3; M V. Runner — 2; FCA — 3,4; Key Club — 4; JV Softball — 3 Atkins, Tracy — Band — 1, 2, 3; FBLA — 4; Literary Meet — 1. 3; Spring Follies — 2, 3, 4; NEDT Award — 1; Wno’s Who Among High School Students — 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 4; Student Council — 4 Babb, |onathon — Band — 1, 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society — 3. 4; Beta Club — 4; NEDT Award — 1, 2; Georgia Cer- tificate of Merit — 3; National Merit Finalist — 4; Who’s Who Among High School Students — 3; Star Student — 4; Science Bowl — 2, 3, 4; Georgia Tech Presidents Scholarship Finalist — 4; Stage Band — 1. 2. 4; Spanish Award - 1; Presidential Academic Fitness Award — 4; Top Ten Percent — 1, 2, 3. 4; Most Valuable Freshman in Band — 1 Bailey. Julie — FBLA — 4 Baker, Sean — Football — 1. 2, 3 3,, IOT S Blake, Stephanie — Student Council — 2. •language Club — 3; Beta Club — 2. 3; National Honor Society — 4 Secretary — 4; Freshman Princess — 1; Queen Candidate — 4; Most Popular — 1, 2. 3, 4; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3; History Award — 2; Key Club — 4 Bowman, Rebecca — Annual Staff — 2. 3. 4. B-Team Basket- ball — 1, 2; Track — 2, 3, 4. Most Hustle — 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3.4 Bowman. Susan — Softball — 1, 2, 3. 4; Most Improved — 1; Best Defense — 3, 4. Language Club — 3. 4; B-Tean Basket- ball — 1; STUCO — 4; VvffWest — 1. 2. 3. 4; State Champion Softball —1.2. 3.4 nual Editor’s Award — 3, 4; Outstanding “Shadow” Staff Member — 4 Edgemon. Cathy — NEDT Award — 1; Student Council gntative — 1; Language Club 2, 3, 4; FHA — 3. 4 — y — 4; FBLA — 4 — Reporter — 4; National Honor — 3, 4; Math Award — 3; Georgia Certificate of - 3; Converse College Leadership Award — 3; tendents Honor Banquet — 2, 3, 4; Presidential Academic Fitness Award — 4; Top 10% — 1, 2. 3. 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 4 Elliot, Kelly — Student Council — 1; FBLA — 4; Toss-Up Team — 1. Language Club — 1 Epps, Shelley — Beta Glub — 3. 4; Language Club — 3; FBLA — 3, 4; National Honor Society — 4; Superintendent’s Honor’s Banquet — 2, 3. 4; NEDT Award — 3; Student Council — 4; Presbyterian College Award — 3; Presidential Academic Fitness Award — 4; Wno’s Who Among American High School Students — 4 Eslinger. Libby 4 FFA — 3 Flowers, Randall — Baseball — 2. 3, 4 Forehand, Jimmy — Basketball — 2, 3, 4 Frazier, Troy — Wrestling — 2, 3 Fricks — Shannon —Student Council — 1; Arrive Alive Gardner. Lisa — Blefccher Creatures — 1; Rifle Team — 3; JROTC — 3, 4 — Captain; Staff Officer — 4; B-Team Basket- ball Mgr. — 1 Gilbert, Scott — Baseball — 1. 2, 3, 4 Gordy, Angie — FHA — 2. 3 Bovd. Pam — FHA “ Brown, Theresa — FCA — 1; Track — 1. 2t3; Basketball — 1,2,3. 4; ROTC — 3.4 Caudill. Kelly — Track — 1; FBLA — 2; ROTC — 3, 4 Cawood, Michelle Chandler. Keith — 1; Football — 1 ‘ � — Newspaper Staff — 1. 2|fBLA — 3,4 - Varsity Baseball — lf 2.x 4; Wrestling — Clark, Gail — Bible Club — 2; FBLA I- 4; Literary Meet — 3. Superintendents Honor Banquet — 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3. 4 Clark. Michael — Football — 1. 2. 3, 4; FFA — 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball — 1.2. Baseball — 1; Track — 1 Clotfelter, Dan — Tennis — 1, 2; Golf — 4; Pep Club — 1, 2; STUCO — 2; French Club — 2. 3; Toss Up — 1. 2 Cox, Trina — FBLA — 4; Band — 1, 2, 3. 4; Section Leader I — 3.4; STUCO — 3. 4; Arrive Alive — 4; Students Staying Straight — 4 Croft, jean — Softball — 2, 4; State Champions — 4; Basket- ball — 1 Davis, Mark — ROTC — 3. 4; FFA — 4 Davis, Susan — FBLA «5- 3. 4; Language Club — 3; FHA — 4; National Honor piety — 4; Beta Club — 4; Superintendents Honors Banquet — 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 4 Dean, Kathy — FFA - 1.2, 3, — President — 1; Softball — 1, 2. FBLA -r fwSc cretary — 1; 4-H — I. 2; Drill Team — 1; Cheerlea ter —� 1; T e k and Cross Country — 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball - 1; SADDjfc- 1 — Reporter Daugherty. Jimmy - Basketball — 1; B-'fi|am Basketball — 2; JROTf 3.4; £)CA — 3. 4 Dunn, Angie — i ROTC — 4 — Ranger — 4 Durham, Kelli — Annual Staff — 1, 2. 3 4 — Editor — 3. 4; FBLA — 4 National Honor Society — 4 BETA Club — 4; Who’s Who Among American High Sr bool Students — 4; Superintendents Academic Awards Banquet — 2, 3, 4; An- Gracy, Susan — Eootball Cherleader — 1, 2, 3, 4; FCA — 2, 4; Language CjutT— 1; Neatest — 2, 3. 4; Class Officer — 1. 2; Student Council — 1,2; Basketball Cheerleader — 1.2: Wrestling Cheerleader —4 Graham, Chet — Wresiling — If 2, 3. 4; FCA — 4; All Area Wrestling Team — 2, 3, 4; Most Potential — 1; Most Takedowns — 3 Gray, Tina —Student’s Staying Straight —«4; FBLA — 4 Green, John — Rangers— 3, 4; FFA — 1.2 Green, Sherri — Students Staying Straight — 4; FBLA — 4 Guinn, David — JROTQ— 3. 4 Harrell, Shelley — N8DT Award — 1; Superintendent’s Honors Award Banquet!— 2, 3; Beta Club — 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society — 3, 4; I lonor Guard — 2; Rifle Corps — 3 Harris, Tim — Band — t. 2, 3, 4; District Band — 1. 2. 4; Solo and Ensemble — 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Play — 4; Most Im- proved Musician — 2; Best Sophomore Band Member — 2; Section Leader - 1, 2, 3, 4; Jacksonville State University Honors Band — 1,3; Covenant College Honors Band — 1 Hartley, Allen — B-Team Basketball — 1; National Honor Society — 3, 4 Hawke, Jeff — JROTC — 3,4 Haynes, Keith — FFA — 2. 3, 4 Heard, Terry — JROTC — 3, 4 Hegwood, Brad — JROTC — 3, 4; Honor’s Banquet — 2. 3; Football — 1; Track — 1; Bible Club — 1 Hemphill. Jody — B-Team Basketball — 1; B-Team Baseball — 1; Varsity Baseball — 2. 3. 4 Henson, Sonja — Band —1,2; Language Club — 1 Herndon, Roger — VOCA — 3. 4 Hicks, Keith — Wrestling — 1, 2, 3. 4; Football — 1; FFA — Hildreth, Jonathon — Varsity Tennis — 1, 2. 3. 4; Bela Club — 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society — 4: Class Secretary — 3. 214 Senior Directory 4: Homeroom Representative — 2; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3; World History Award — 2; American History Award — 3; Annual Staff — 1. 2, 3; Outstanding Annual Staff Member — 3; Most Hustle for Tennis; Sportsmanship — 3; Most Likely to Succeed — 1.2 Hill. Dawn — Newspaper Staff — 3 Love. Shannon — JROTC — 3. 4; Football — 2 Lowry. Lee — Art See me — 3 Martin, Jeff — Track — 1. 2. 3, 4; Cross Country — 1, 2 Masters, Jeff — JROTC — 3, 4; Basketball — 1; Track — 1,2, 4 Hodge, Donnie — B-Team Baseball — 2; Varsity Baseball — 3.4 Holloway, Debbie — Flag Corps — 2, 3; FHA — 3 Holmes, Sandra — Beta Club — 4; National Honor Society — 4; Top 10% — 2,3,4 Hullender, Shannon — FHA — 4; VICA — 3; Art Scene — 2, 3, 4; Art Award — 3; Art Scene Award — 3; Bleacher Creatures — 4 Hunter, Delbra — Band — 1,2; District Honor Band — 1; Language Club — 1,2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3; Academic Excellence Award — 2 Huskey, Linnet — Student Council — 2.4; Band — 1.2 jr 1 Hon or Society — -Governor's Jenkins, Wendy — B-Team Basketball — 1, 2; Softball — 2, 3, 4; State Champions — 1, 3,4; Track — 2, 3 Jones, Chip — Band —1.2; Foreign Language Club — 1, 2; Neatest — 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 4 Jones. Danielle — Key Club — 2 Kellv, Michael — Track — 1. 2. 3; Cross Country — 1. 2; Football — 4; Wrestling — 2; Soccer — 4 Kindred, David — Wrestfing— 1; Track — 2, 3; Soccer — 4; ROTC — 3, 4; Ranger — 3. 4; ROTC Color Guard — 3; Language Club — 2; FCA — 4 Lambert. Jeff — FCA — 2, 3_____ Newspaper Staff — 4; Coif — 1.2. Land. Cheryl — Beta Club — 2, 3. 4; FBLA — 4 Laney. Jeff — B-Team Basketball — 1. 2; Who’s Who A American High School Students — 3 Langston, Darlene — Band — 1. 2; Colorguard —-| Captaifi— 4; Pep Club -J; Track — 1,2 Lawson,'John C- Football Lea. Michael -L Beta Club — 2, 3, 4; Nation. — 3. 4TStudent Council — 4. President Honor Program Nominee — 2; Computer Award — 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3 Lee, Sissy — FHA — 2; Superintendent's Academic Award - .3; Art Award — 2 I ee, Tommy — Football — 1.2.3. 4; FCA — 4; Mr. TIGER — 4 y Lemmon. Melinda — President — 2; Spirit Award — 2; Literacy Meet — 1; Student Council —4; Century 3 Leaded—4 Leonard, Julie — BETA — 3. 4; Student Council — 1, 2, 3. 4; B-Team Tennis — 2; B-Team Basketball — 1. 2. 3; Varsity Basketball — 3; Spring Follies - 2; Drama Club — 2; Play — Blithe Spirit — 2; Hugh Ojfcen Leadership Award —12; Governor's Honors Alternate — 2. 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 4; American High School of Distinguished St ini«;uta — 3. 4. Key Club — 4 Lewis, Shawn T- U gItC - i. 4; STUCO — 4 l.icklider. Paula — Bant — ffi; FBLA — 4; FHA — 4 li Hi —J Lisenba, Bobby — Teim — 2; Academic Awards Banquet — 2, 3. 4; Beta’Club -2, 3, 4; NHS — 4; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3; Top 5 Percent — 1.2, 3. 4; Spanish 1 Award — 3 Little, Dione — L ind — 1. 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 1.1 HA — 3; BETA Club — 4; National Honor Society — 4 Basketball — 1.2 — Mgr. — 4; Track — 1,2.3 4-fi — 1. 2, 3. District Officer — 2, — 1. 2, 3 — Section Leader — 2; RHS 1.2 . ndsev. Race — FBLA — 1, 2, 3. 4 — President and istorian; FHA — 4; Language Club — 3. 4; Student Council Maynor, April — Band — 1.2 McAllister Sherri — Colorguard (FlaasJ — 2. 3. 4 — Col- orguard Captain — 4;.Typing Award; Academic Awards Banquet McClure, Scott — Varsit frennis — 1, 2, 3, 4 — Most Im- Proved - 2 — Most Valuable Player — 3 — News Free ress All-StarBoys Tenuis Learn Honorable Mention — 3; BETA Club — 2, 3. 4; ljpf — 4 — Social Chairman — 4; FCA — 4; Academic Awards Banquet — 3, 4; Superinten- dent’s Academic Banauet — 2. 3, 4; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3; Top 5% of Class — 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer — Treasgrer -3.4; Friendliest — 3; Best Smile — 4 McQPnlough, Cheri — Newspaper Staff — 2. 3 McDaniel, Derek — Varsity Baseball — 1,2, 3,4; FCA — 3, 4 McGrath, Laura — Band — 2, 3, 4; FBLA — 2, 3. 4; FHA — 2, 3. 4 — Officer — 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Language Club — 1 McKeehan, Amy — Typing Award — 3 McNeese, Keith — Track — 1. 2, 3. 4; Honor s Banquet — 3. 4. Student Staying Straight — 4 McNeese, Kirk — Track — 1, 2� 3, 4; Students Staying T Straight— I Meredith, Angela — Majorette —1. 2, 3. 4 — Captain — 4; FHA — 2. 3. 4 — Secretary — 4; Students Staying Straight — 4 — Vice President, Sophomore Princess. Homecoming Queen Miller, Angela — Banu T. 3; Solo Ensemble Superior Rating—1.2 Mills, Dale — Football — 1; Wrestling — 1, 2r3 4; FCA — 4; Biggest Airhead — 3 Mills. Gary — Football — 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball - - 2. 3. 4; FCA — 3.4 Mink, Kerri — FCA — 1,4; FBLA — 4; §tuco — 1.2; B-Team Basketball — 1, 2; Varsity Basketball - 2. 3. 4; B-Team Ten- nis — 1; Best All Around — 1. 2. 3; FHA — 1; Football Cheerleader — 1 Moody, Leslie — FCA — 4; Varsity Wrestling Cheerleader — 3.4 Morgan, Carol — Band — 2. 3. 4; Section Leader — 4; Se- cond Lieutenant — 4; Travel Captain — 4; Concert Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council — 2, 3 — Treasurer — 2 — Secretary — 3; Arrive Alive — 2. 3; Student Council Ap- preciation Award — 2, 3; NEDT Award — 1; Beta Club — 2, 3.4; National Honor Society — 4; Toss Up — 1 Morris, Perry — Band — 1, 2, 3. 4 — Section Leader — 3. 4; Jazz Band — 1. 2. 3; Concert Band — 1.2; Soloist for Mar- ching Band — 3, 4 Mull, Lorrie — FFA — 1; FHA — 1 Mulligan, Stacie — Annual Staff — 1. 2, 3 Mullis, Stacye — Neatest — 1; Band — 1 Mumm. Barbie — Majorette — 1,2 —Captain — 2; M A — 2 Murphy, Jennifer — Bible Club — 1: FH A — 2. 3. 4 Nix, Dewayne — Football — 1, 2. 3 Patty. Kim — B-Team Cheerleader — T Varsitv Football! Cheerleading — 2. 3. 4; Varsity Wrestlin; 2. 3, 4; Friendliest — 1. 2. 3; FCA — 4 Payne, Sheri — Band — 1. 2, 3; VICA — 3. 4 Peters, Marjie — FBLA — 2, 3, 4; FCA B-Team Tennis — 1; Beta Club — 3 Society — 4; Student Council — 1,2; Class Secretary - Homecoming Queen Candidate. Miss RHS Candidate • ii 1; FHA 2,4 t Nationafflionpr I Senior Directory 215 Phipps, Keith — mole Club — 2, 3; Pep Club — 2: Annual Staff — 3.4 Pierce, Anita — Band — 1. 2. 3. 4. ( : art Band — 1, 2. 3, 4; STUCO Homeroom Representative - 2. 4; STIJCO Vice President — 3; Arrive Alive — 2. 3. 4; STUCO Approbation Award — 2, 3: Flute Section Leader — 4; FBLA — 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3 Porter, Becky - Cow — 3.4 Porter, Tracy — i tball — l. Basketball— 2 Powell, Buffy — News pap 2. 3. 4; Band — 2 Rawls, Chris — Track — 3. 4; Cross Country 1.2; iBeta Club — 3, 4; National Honor Society — 3. 4; Language — 3; Student Council — 4; Governor’s Honors Program — 1,2; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3; Georgia Tech Math and Science Award — 3; Superintendent’s Honors Banquet -2.3.4 Reavely, Mark Band — 1 2.3,4 ---- C Rim ord, Mike — ROTC=-3. 4 Reed, Debbie — Band — 1. 2, 3 4 — Section Leader — 3; Drum Major -r- 4 Student ( mined 4 Spring Follies — 2; Ia2 Band - 2 Rlc hmond, Deanna — Newspaper Staff -3,4 Ric kman, CBrtis — Cross Country — 1 Toss-Up — 1, 2. 3; Language Club — 1. 2. 3; FBI.A - 3. 4; Band — 2: ROTC — 3. 4; Academic Olympics - 4 S IT CO — 1 Sander, Patti — Band — 1, 2, 3. 4 Student (iovernment — 1, 2. 3; Spring Follies — 2. 3. 4. Member of Society of Distinguished American High School High School Students — 3. 4 Schultz, I. C. — Football l, 2. 3. 4 Wrestling — 1. 2, 3. 4; Beta (Tub — 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society — 4; FFA — 3, 4; FCA — 1. 2. 3, 4; Class President — 3. 4; FCA President — 3. 4. Most Courteous — 1 Best Ail Around — 2, 3. 4; Student Council — 2. 3. 4 Football Representative — 2, 3. 4; Superintendent's Academic Award's Banquet — 2. 3; An- | nual Staff 2. 3; Arrive Alive — 3; Football; Most Improved — 2; Super Sophomore — 2; Honorable Mention — 3; Super- Blue Chip — Football — National High School —3. North Georgia All-Stars 1986 — 4; Academic: Leadership AWard — 1986 — 4; Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award 4; Coca-CoTa and UCTV All North Georgia — 4; 7-AAA Notth Georgia All-Stars — 4; Wrestling: Most Improved — 3; 1st Murray County Invitational — 3; 3rd North Georgia Invitational — 3; 1st North Georgia Invitational — 4; 1st Murray County In- vitational — 4; 1st State AAA Area IV Wrestling Tourna- ment — 4; 1st Place Northwest Georgia Lumberjack Contest L — 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students —% 3;Student Council Representative — 2 Sellers, Karen — (loHBjard — 2; EOTT — 2. 3 Sharp, Sherry — Colorguard — 2. 3 Shaw, Shannon — Football Cheerleader — 1.2. 3. 4; Wrestl- ing Cheerleader — 2, 3,4; FCA — 1 Smith, Candy — Band — 1. Colorguard — 1.2.3 Smith, Johnny — FFA — 1.2, VOCA — 3. 4 Smith, Scott — Football i, 2. 3. 4. Tennis — 1. 2. 3. 4; FCA — 2. 3, 4; Beta Club — 2. 3. 4; FBLA - 4, Top 1U% - Class Vice President — 3. 4; Student Council — 2, 3.4 Smith. Shannon — Wrestling — 1,2 Smith, Sherri — B-Team Basketball — 12; Varsity Basket- ball — 2, 3; National Honor Society — 4, Top 10% — 2, 3. 4; Beta Club — 3, 4; Student Council — 4; I Dare You Award ■— 3; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3; Superintendent’s Honor s Banquet — 2, 3. 4 Smith, Trafcy — FBLA — 3. 4FHA — 3; Language Club r 2. I Snlithe|inan. T. J. — News pcvStaff — 3,4 Spence . Andrea — FHA — 2. 3. 4; Scrapbook — 2 — Vice President — 3; President — 4; FBLA — 3. National Honor Society — 4; Bibje Club — 1; Beta Club — 4; Language Club — 4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 2. 3. 4; Georgia Certificate of Merit — 3, Superintendent's Honor’s Banquet — 2. 3. 4: Top 10% — 2. 3,4 Spencer. Brian — Football — 1; ROTC — 3,4 Stancel, Melissa — Majorette — 1, 2, 3. 4 — Captain — 4; FBI.A — 3, 4; FHA — 3, 4; Language Club — 1, 2. 3: Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3; Red Cross Volunteer — 2, 3.4; Special Olympics Volunteer 3.4 Steak ley, Lee — Band — 1, 2, 3, 4 — Section Leader — 3. 4 — Captain — 4; National Honor Society — 4; President — 4. Academic Awards — 1. 2. 3. 4; Most Likely to Succeed — 3. 4; Science Bowl — 2, 3. 4 Stone, Chad — VOCA — 2. 3. 4 Suttles, Michelle — Student Council — 1. 2. 3; FHA — 1.2; FCA —1; FBLA —4 Swanson. Kathy — 4-H President — 4; Student Council l. Bible Club —1,2 Sweatman, Andrea — Cheerleader — 1, 2, 3; FCA — 1, 2. T Society of Distinguished American High School StudenU 3; Superintendent’s Honor’s Banquet — 3; Class Counr 1.2. 3.4 Tanner. Sonia — Color Guard — 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; Student's Staying Straight — 4 — Secretary — 4; Societ of Distinguished American High School Students — 4; Tvpmg Award — 3 Templeton. Roger — Football — 1, 2. 3; FCA — 3. A Newspaper Staff — 4 Templeton. Samantha — Wrestling Stats — 2. 3. 4; Language Club — 2, 3; FBLA — 4; STUCO Representative — 1 2 Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3.4 Terry, Arlene — Colorguard — 1,2; Band Aid — 3 Test. Kelli — Varsity Basketball — 1, 2. 3. 4; Varsity Softball — 1, 2, 3. 4; Varsity Tennis — 2. 3; Track — 1; FCA — A FBLA — 4 — Vice President — 4; Student Council — 2 b Who’s Who Among American High School Students Thomas, Bryan — FFA — 1, 2. 3 4; ROTC — 3. 4: ABAC College — 2 Thomas, Chad — Beta ( Tub — 2, 3, 4; National Honor Socie- ty—3,4; Golf — 1.2.3. 4 Thomas, Lisa —i Basket ball Cheerleader — 1, Beta Club 3,4. National Honor Society — 3. 4 Tinker, David — Gross!Country — 1. 2; Track — 1. 2; Wrestling — 1, 2.3 4 Vaughn, Scott ie — Footljall — 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA — 1. 2. 3. 4. Golf — 3.4 Vaughn. Valerii— Drum Line —1.2; FBLA — 3. 4; FCA — i — Student Council — 1.2, 3; Class Council —1.2.3 Wade, Kim —Band — 1.2 Colorguard - 3; FHA — 3. 4 Watkins, Melanie -p FHA — White. Sandi — Annual Staff— l.R, 3. White, Vickie — B-Team Football Cheerleader — 1; B-Team Basketball Cheerleader - 1; Varsity Football Cheerleader — 3. 4 — Captain — 4 Varsity Basketball Cheerleader —IP $ FCA — 4; Band — 2; Miss RHS — 4 Williams, Christy - Newspaper Staff — 4 Williams, Jennifer — Student Council — 2; Bleacher Creature — 2 Wr Williams. Scott — Basketball — 1; FF A — 1 Wills. Bobby — Football — 1, 2; Track — 1, 2jFf A —2 3 v Wright, Bert — Wrestling - l. 2; Tra ?k — 1.2 IT A I- 2. ; Parliamentarian — 2. Vice Pr- sident — 3. 4; FCA — 3. 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students — 3 This is the time — this is the moment. We’ve waited so long just to be standing here. We had a dream, we made it happen, nobody believed that we could get this far and now I know that this is our time, baby, baby it’s our time ... Dennis DeYoung William Scott Ransom July 23,1969 June 18,1986 David Killian t 8,1971 iber 10,1986 You often find Its melody is --- Still salon your mind. Wh rTfke'A'pning sun. ffaysefiffjte piaw. Its iu7rmlhsti!1 brushed Am i nsrpavr few? IVheo q friend isgonrr- Hr’s niixsesbvefyiuucii,, stiii Jiwfl qji In I hVYi vt-s ! ? touched . When something dppurts, jThc gopd £ I hot s hOTv nt iiiui v - bv'«rshodow's jurpoih. • «U- I have been on the annual staff for four years now, and this year being my last seems sad. I have enjoyed every minute of my time on the staff. I've made many new friendships and learned so much. We have several new members on the staff and at times things were hectic, but we made it through them. I would like to thank our advisor. Mr. Larry Bunch, for his help and time. I would also like to thank Miss Melinda McNish. Bill Mitchell, our advisor from Taylor Publishing Co.. The Catoosa County News for giving us pictures to use in the annual, and our many sponsors for supporting us. 1 wish lots of luck to the Annual Staff in the coming years. I know that you all will do your best. I will miss every one of you. I hope you will take pride in this book as I do. Kelli Durham ANNUAL STAFF Mr. Larry Bunch-Advisor Kelli Durham-Editor Devona Henson-Editor Brenda Rhodes-Photographer Keith Dempsey-Photographer Keith Phipps-Photographer Cindy Rhinehart Becky Bowman Stephanie Hollingsworth Ginger Bayne Amy Lewis Shannon Payne Amy Nofsinger Meredith Pattillo Chris Armstrong Delana Delaney Jennifer Love Michelle Jackson CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1987 COMPLIMENTS OF Northwest Georgia Bank Ringgold, Georgia (404) 935-5723 HONEYLAND FASHIONS JaJusJn '9e Everything for the lady 211 Town’N Country Shopping Center )r., Misses, Casual Sportswear, and Career Wear Ringgold, Georgia 30736 204 Lafayette Road Ringgold Plaza Ringgold, Georgia 30736 935-4951 Compliments of BUY—TRADE—WHOLESALE PRICE RINGGOLD DRUG 401 East Nashville Street Hospital Equipment • Sales Rentals Russell Stover Candies Hallmark Cards 935-3131 CAWOOD'S MOTOR CO HIGHWAY 41 RINGGOLD, GEORGIA 30736 Harry Gass — pharmacist Owner: Jack Cawood (404) 935-4800 Ads 22S RINGGOLD VACUUM HIGHWAY 41 NORTH NEXT TO BABB LUMBER RINGGOLD, GA 30736 SALES AND SERVICE LLiLLLLt: ULlLLlVLLlIi � SSOC 1(0 BO (DIBS 1 c CO !« CTO� S A B NEW AND USED VACUUMS L- (404) 935-9700 WEDDINGS — PORTRAITS — COMMERCIAL JIMMY’S PHOTOS FI. 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Oglethorpe, GA 30742 Phone:(404)861-0903 Sarah Acuff SALES AND RENTALS Medical Supplies — Hospital Beds — Commodes — Wheelchairs — Trapeze Bars — Canes — Walkers Route 6 Three Notch Road Ringgold, GA 30736 Phone 937-4146 )im Price 861-5088 551 Battlefield Parkway Ft. Oglethorpe, GA THE PRINT QHOP 112 W. Forrest Road Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 Business Cards Wedding Invitations Brochures Quick Copies Typesetting Graphics PAUL A. BURNS Office 866-6960 Broker — Manager Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee Residence 866-6417 m realtor’ Ads 235 LYNN E. LATIMER Finance Manager fianmcuiiM Gaston County Carpet Machinery Corp. P.O. Box 5409 Ft. Oglethorpe. GA 30742 Telephone: 404-866-6914 404-278-2344 Telex: 532825 GASTON CTYCARP My Place 418 Lafayette Rd. Ft. Oglethorpe, GA Telephone: (404) 861-1921 204 S. Cleveland Ringgold. GA 30736 (404)935-2200 FLOWER BASKET 236 Ads Day Lillies by June Thornton 935-2844 Thornton’s Art Frame Shop 415 E. Nashville St. Ringgold. GA 30736 FOR MISSES AND JUNIORS WITH DISCRIMINATING TASTES — 2 Locations — Boynton Dr. Dietz Rd. Fountain Plaza, Suite 208 Ringgold, GA 30736 6925 Shallowford Rd. 404-866-3446 Chattanooga, Tn. 37421 McCracken King Poston, Jr. Compliments of Shrubs — Trees — Flowers Fertilizers — Seed WALLIS FUNERAL HOME Holcomb Garden Center 118 E. Nashville Street Ringgold, Georgia 30736 (404) 935-2331 5337 Ringgold Road East Ridge, Tennessee Echo Trimmers — Snapper Mowers Kerosene Heaters and Heater Repairs Louise Gray Owner Parkway Plaza East Exit 141 Battlefield Parkway Ringgold, GA 30736 935-3500 RINGGOLD AUTO PARTS Ronnie York 935-3510 Machine Shop Service 404-937-4215 Featuring 6 SCA Wolff System Sun Beds We appreciate your business. The Best in Used Trucks and Equipment Your Guide to Easy Shopping ft (404)935-5807 SWE || BUSY SHOPPER Southway Equipment Sales P.O. Drawer 640, Ringgold, GA 30736 MODERN WOODMEN Of AMERICA SINCE 1883 P.O. Box 5408 Ft. Oglethorpe, GA (404)861-5121 FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE ALAN R. BREWSTER Residence: (404) 861-2078 Published Weekly Since 1966 P.O. Box 2070 W. Forrest Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30736 ndtp HAICNA ASSOC uxt ON Ads 237 North Qeorgia Motors 205 West Nashville Street P.O. Box 433 Ringgold, Georgia 30736 Mike Brooks — Owner EH RVDER.THE RIGHT IK10UE. A Service of Ryder System Authorized Dealer the James Building 735 BROAD STREET CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402 (615)267-2963 Remember when office space built with elegant craftsmanship was available in a prime downtown location? It still is. In the fully restored James Building. __________________________________________ Ads 239 Compliments from all of us at Salemcarpets Salem Carpet Mills,Inc. P.O. Box 10 1-75 Industrial Blvd. Ringgold, Ga. 30736 (404)-935-2241 1 240 Ads J JAMES H. MASHBURN, Tree Surgeon Specializing in: Landscaping Tree Removing Pruning Stump Removing Pine Bark LaFayette — 638-4073 Ringgold — 935-3485 JUST A SHADE BETTER R. L. Mashburn Rt. 7 Box 40 Ringgold, GA 30736 404-935-3485 404-935-6460 Construction Equipment and Parts Ads 241 inner space systems inc Shii Si tlie Si Senior C (a ii of 1987 ! 1511 Fincher Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412 615-855-1430 TOP SUN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1987! 6227 Vance Road Suite 7 Chattanooga, TN 37421 899-2221 Studio Chattanooga's most exclusive tanning studio tieSL Pro Muffler Shops • Lifetime Guarantee Mufflers • • Custom Duals. Shocks. Struts • 5 Easi Ridge (615) 899 9245 RON CARDWELL At Your Service At Your service cSkjj sLt PAYNE PLUMBING COMPANY 105 Church Street Ringgold, GA 935-3076 DELIA DELTA FAUCET COMPANY WATER HEATER 24 hour phono •■•tVICM Cain's Garage Body Shop Nights 303 West Nashville St. Ringgold, Georgia 30736 935-4128 compliments of Ringgold Jaycees Meeting nights 2nd 4th Mondays 7:30 p.m. at Nutrition Center 242 Ads RHS Student Council Be Involved. Your school can only be as great as you make it!!! Ads 243 J. M. STEAKLEY SON Plumbing, Heating, Cooling 1801 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 622-6788 Kit Steakley or 624-1345 Greenleaf Helps young people A N|W BK,INNING ( ;R11XI .EAFe CENTER, inc. A REGIONAL PSYCHIATRIC AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY HOSPITAL Catoosa Veterinary Clinic Rt. 5 Hwy. 2-A Ringgold, Georgia 30736 500 Greenleaf Circle Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia 30742 Large animals by appointment emergency (404) 861-4357 Small animals hours 1:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. 8:30-12:00 Saturday Tom Patton Res. 886-1583 B.A.F., InC Dr. K. Martin Rogers 937-4171 Crisis Service 24 hours 7 days a week Call 861-4357 Wayne Heyer Res. 899-6636 ALL SEASONS TRAVEL Telephone (615) 892-5235 8000 East Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 899-6698 Herschel Spivey — President Levolor Window Blinds Riviera — Thrifty Custom — Ready Made Vertical Blinds — Lou vers Many Colors (Aluminum, Fabric, Vinyl) Special Note: We Clean and Repair Blinds 5611 Ringgold Road Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412 Group, Commercial, and Individual Travel Service TETER MOTOR CO. 422 E. Nashville Street Ringgold, Georgia 30736 Factory Painting and Frame Repair 24 hour towing 244 Ads Mark Teter 935-2430 MtMftlft FSOC ‘•o .� ' ft loan tofeoann Cor� P.O. Box 2088 385 Battlefield Pkwy. Fort Oglethorpe, GA Telephone: 861-2393 DOWNEY AUTO There is A Difference” DOWNEYS OF RINGGOLD 305 West Nashville St. Ringgold. GA 30736 TELEPHONE CHARLES WARD 404 935-2300 Manager CHATTANOOGA SOUTH KOA KAMPGROUND VIDA LANDERS MANAGER (404) 937-4)66 Rte. 5. BOX 12 Ringgold. GA 30736 CHRYSLER Vlymoutfi Dodge Uod(]L' Iiurils RINGGOLD Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge P.O. Box 248 412 West Nashville Street Ringgold, Georgia RINGGOLD Medical Center David R. Winters, D.O. Geneth K. Wolfer, D.O. J. David Henriksen, M.D. Steve D. Daugherty, D.O. 404-935-4020 209 Lafayette Road Ringgold, GA 246 Ads RANDALL PETERS, CIC PRESIDENT WEEKS INSURANCE Since 1938 112 NASHVILLE STREET RINGGOLD, GA 30736 404-935-3731 Route 6 Box 277 Ringgold, Georgia 30736 Congratulations Seniors! Good Luck 937-4057 FRADY REALTY CO. 747 Battlefield Pkwy. Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742 Ken Txadq Realtor Broker Office 861-1311 Home 861-1044 m MLS Residential, Farms Commercial ingles Ads 247 Village Imports 5949 Brainerd Road; Chattanooga, TN 248 Ads Down Home Cooking Monday-Friday 11-8 308 Alabama Hwy. Ringgold, Georgia 935-6525 Sunday 11-3 Compliments of... RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL UTURE UStNESS EADERS MERICA Congratulations to the Seniors From Ringgold High Key Club Ads 249 THOMAS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. OFFICE FURNITURE SUPPLIES 311 Chickamauga Avenue Rossville, Georgia 30741 866-7446 (ftatooaa (EountQ Ionian's (Ulub P. O. BOX473. RINGGOLD, GEORGIA 30736 NORTHWEST GEORGIA COLLECTIONS Best of Luck to the Seniors of 1987 From • Free Delivery • Rubber Stamps •Office Interior 1408 Battlefield Pkwy. Ft. Oglethorpe Congratulations Class of 1987 Tunnel Hill Pharmacy Ringgold, Georgia FURNITURE WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM 1714 LAFAYETTE ROAD FT. OGLETHORPE, GA. 30742 CONGRATULATIONS SENIOR CLASS OF ’87 compliments of FLAV-O-RICH pug Good Luck to the Graduates of 1987 SUPER D Look to the future with a bright eye Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1987 Congratulations to the Seniors! compliments of Humana Hospital 941 Spring Creek Rd. Chattanooga, Tennessee Ads 251 P.O. Box 2070 Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia 30742 “A growing company serving the community, providing on the job training for new graduates. Ads 253 Compliments of... Sears Shoe Store Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 Saylor’s Auto Sales 1123 LaFayette Road Rossville, GA 30741 De Lynn’s Florist 311V2 McFarland Avenue Rossville, GA 30741 Catoosa County News P.O. Box 40 Ringgold, GA 30736 Bill’s Grocery Route 1 Box 397 Ringgold, GA 30736 Marshall Bandy, Jr. 505 LaFayette Road Ringgold, GA 30736 Ringgold Cleaners 209 E. Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 Strickland Construction Route 6 Box 478 Ringgold, GA 30736 Ringgold Florist P.O. Box 699 Ringgold, GA 30736 Dr. Robert E. Steel, Jr. 1201 Carter Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 James Moreland P.O. Box 206 Ringgold, GA 30736 Letter Bug 8008 East Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 Cakes and Candy Too Route 7 Hwy. 41N Ringgold, GA 30736 Sexton’s Exxon 1-75 Hwy. 2A Ringgold, GA 30736 Martin Thompson Sporting Goods 627 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Charles J. Goodwin 214 Andrews Street Rossville, GA 30741 Ringgold Tire Route 2 Ringgold, GA 30736 Springfield Insurance 105-107 Lafayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 McNew Pharmacy 205 Lafayette Road Ringgold, GA 30736 Custom Home by Queens Rt. 5 Ringgold, GA 936-5319 or 935-3715 254 Ads 6RAINER0 ARMV STORE One of the largest selections of military surplus in the area 4923 Brainerd Road Jan. 1-Sept. 30 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Chattanooga, TN Oct. 1-Oct. 31 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Nov. 1-Dec. 31 9:00 AM-9:00 PM OPEN SUNDAYS 1 PM-6 PM 615-899-1248 615-892-0422 products Over 1.000 knives to choose from colophon Eight hundred copies of Volume 37 of the Shadow were printed by Taylor Publishing of Dallas, Texas. The in plant account represen- tative was Sherri Harris and the local represen- tative was Bill Mitchell. This 9x12 book contains 272 pages. The book also uses Smythe binding and is rounded and backed. Twenty four pages are printed in four- color and eight pages are printed in spot color. The 1987 Shadow also features a 16 page mini- magazine printed on carnival 10 paper stock with 34 maroon ink. All copy was prepared using the 4.00 version of TypeVision software. Melior was the stan- dard type style used. The following point sizes were set as follow's: Headlines — 24 point, Sub Headlines — 18 point, Body Copy-12 point, and Captions — 8 point. The cover was printed in four-color on Lithocote. The picture was taken by Keith Phipps and the hand coloring and artwork was prepared by Mr. Larry Bunch. All class portraits were taken by Olan Mills, Inc. and most other pictures were taken by the staff photographers. The Shadow staff would like to thank all of those people who gave their time, effort and support. Without all of you this book would not have been possible. Colophon 255 Summin’ It Up This fall, Ms. Stone, Mr. Christian, Ms. Long, Stg. Boatwright, Col. Williams, Ms. (acob and Ms.iCawood joined the staff at RHS. The Marching Band received a superior rating at the Atlantic States Marching Festival and at the Fort Mountain Marching Band Festival. In sports, B-Team football went undefeated with a record of 6-0. Lady Tigers softball team captured the state title. J.C. Schultz was accepted for the North Georgia football team and the Dalton Dailey Citizen News team. This was the first year for Students Staying Straight. The Honor Society and FBLA provided Thanksgiving baskets for needy families, the FBLA also sponsored two children. The Y-Club sponsored a party at Halloween for the children at Bethel Bible Village. This winter, Coach Chandler, Ms. Blackwood and Mrs. Meyer joined our staff at RHS. Tracey Atkins was chosen second runner-up in the |r. Miss Pageant and received the Spirit of Jr. Miss award. Angie Meredith received the Physical Fitness award in the same pageant. The Military Ball was held and was a great success. The Toss-up team placed 9th out of 42 at quarter finals with Daniel Jolley receiving a scholarship to Berry College and Andy Peters making the all-star team at Dalton Jr. College. The Science Bowl ranked second in region at W. Georgia out of 194 teams and second in state at Georgia Tech out of 20 teams. In sports, the records were: Wrestling — 9-3, Girls' Basketball- 19-6, Boys' Basketball — 9-14, Kelli Test made second team All- State, Dana Moore and Deborah Bell made All-North Georgia Team. Clubs: FHA held a Food Bank. FCA went to Smallwood at Moc- casin Bend. FBLA sponsored a child. This spring, at inspection the ROTC received a 96.7 out of 100. ROTC also placed first in the Field Day. Award winners in ROTC were as follows: Shane Land — TROA, Shane Barclay, Wendy Lewis, Chuck Arnold, Chris Bramlett, Todd Driver, Clifford Smith, Jason Fleming and |ohn Watts. At the Academic Olympics, the Physics team finished second, the Biology team finished third and the Geometry team finished third. Wesley Schrader finished third in Spanish I and Ingrid Edgeman finished third in French I. Jonathan Babb was named Star Stu- dent. Keith Phipps received an Art Scholarship, Dion Little an Optimist Scholarship and |.C. Schultz an appointment to the Air Force Academy. Ms. Welch Ms. Wemmer, and Ms. McCord joined the staff at RHS. Catoosa County ranked 6th on SAT scores. In band, Tim Harris received the Batson Memorial Scholarship. The band received another superior rating at the Brainerd Festival. Keith Phipps placed 4th in high school commercial photography and Keith Abney won 4th in high school commercial art. The tennis record this spring was 6-2. Ricky Ferguson placed 3rd in sub-regional and Scott McClure placed 4th, Scott also won the Murray County Invitational. Kelli Test and Dana Moore placed 4th in doubles at sub-regional. This was the first year for the Soccer team and they had a 4-5 record for the season. Lath Nhet made the All-region teams. The golf team was 4th in the region and had a 14-7 record for the year. Our baseball team made it to the finals of the State Tournament. The Special Olympics were held for the 13th consecutive year. FHA delivered Easter baskets to the children at Moccasin Bend. The Prom was held at the Read House and was a huge success.