Sansom High School - Talisman Yearbook (Alabama City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1980 volume:

The 1980 Talisman Emma Sansom Hign School Gadsden, Alal a Volume Editors: Debbie Dobb£ Carol Lewis Advisor: Sarah tobinson iaoama ;45f b Carol L r-. Isolated in the midst of a crowd we felt all alone Our existence was one of constant new beginnings Class of 1980 Senior Directory BART BUCHANAN — Baseball BETTY AARON — FHA, DECA KATE ADAMS — Band, Science Club, Homeroom Officer, Senior Talent Show DENNIS ADAMS — French Club, Science Club, Library Club, Chess Club. French Club, National Honor Society, Math Club, Boys' State, Top 10%, Who's Who CLIFFORD ALEXANDER — VICA, Art Club, S Club HOMER ALLEN — Art Club, S Club, Spanish Club, 1,000 lb. Club, All Region Football Player BRENDA ANDERS — Spanish Club, Drama Club, FBLA, FHA LINDA AUSITN — Science Club. Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, Rebel's for Christ TIM BAKER — Science Club, Span- ish Club, Math Club, FBLA, Rebel's for Christ, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Top 10%, Chess Club, Genetics Award, Senior Notable DEBORAH BALTRUSAITIS — Band, Spanish Club, FBLA TIM BARRETT — National Honor Society, Top 10%, Who's Who, Math Club, Chess Club, Science Club, French Club, Golf Team, S Club, Band, Rebel Americans RICKY BENNEFIELD — S Club, Art Club JULIUS BLOUNT — Art Club. Bas- ketball, VICA DELENE BOWEN —FHA THOMAS BROOKS — Who's Who, Math Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Ideal Senior, Rebel Review — Head Reporter, Senior Notable JOE BROWNING — French Club, 1,000 lb. Club, S Club, All Region Football Player, 1979 Quarterback Sacker of the Year, Player of the Year GRAYLIN BUCHANAN — Art Club, SClub, Basketball SCOTT BULLARD — S Club, Span- ish Club, VICA, V. President, All Region Football Player, Kingsman TARITA BURKES — French Club, French Honor Society JEFF BURTON — Game Club, VICA, French Club STEPHAN BURTON — S Club. All Region Basketball Award DEBRA BYERS — Freshman Class Officer, FHA, FBLA JODY BYERS — National Honor Society, Top 10%, Math Club, Sci- ence Club, FBLA Officer, Spanish Club, FBLA Leadership Award and Job Interview Award, Ecology Award DANNY CAMPBELL — Spanish Club, DECA Club and Award, Foot- ball KIM CANNON — Volleyball. FBLA. Science Club, S Club, Rebel Ameri- cans, Cheerleader, Junior Home- coming Maid, Valentine Sweetheart, Homecoming Queen, Bat Girl, Homeroom Officer, Senior Who's Who DEXTER CARD — Basketball, S Club LISA CARTER — Library Club MICHAEL CARTER — S Club, Foot- ball JANE CHAMPION — FBLA, FHA, American History Award, Rebel Americans, Drama Club, Senior Beauty, Red Cross Youth Advisory, Senior Who’s Who, Ideal Senior, Science Club, Bat Girl, Junior Valen- tine Maid, Senior Valentine Maid, Student Council, Newspaper Staff, Chemistry I Award GENE CLEVELAND — Top 10%, Chess Club, French National Honor Society, Band, Math Club. Science Club, French Club, Rebel Americans SUZANNE COFFELT — FHA, Tri-Hi- Y, Rebels for Christ, Band, FHA Award, FBLA, BOE, Rebel Review, Who's Who, Student Council, Rebel Review Award ANGELA COLEMAN — Spanish Club, FHA, FBLA, French Club LENNIE COLEMAN — Art Club, Senior Notable PHIL COLLINS — Math Club, Sci- ence Club, Football, Baseball, Stu- dent Council, S Club, Who's Who, Melton Burgess Award, I Dare You Award ROBIN COLLINS — Spanish Club, Band, FBLA SCOTT CONAWAY — DECA, Band, French Club DAYNA CONDRA — Science Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, Talisman Finalist, Valentine Sweetheart, Band, Talisman Staff, Senior Talent Show, Student Council SUSAN CORNELIUS — Spanish Club, Band, Math Club, Perfect Attendance, Junior, Senior Talent Show, Who's Who, Rebel Review BRUCE CORNUTT — National Honor Society, Math Club, Science Club, Chess Club, French Club, Band, Rebel Americans, Senior Class Vice President, Student Coun- cil, Top 10%, Senior Talent Show, Drum Major SARA CRANFIELD — FHA, Spanish Club, FBLA, Senior Notable MICHAEL CUSHING — VICA, Senior Notable CHRIS DANIEL — DECA. Rebel Review, Football, Senior Who's Who, DECA Award. CYNTHIA DAVIS — Band JAMES DAY —VICA 17 MARTHA DANFORD — FBLA MIKE DENSMORE — SGA Officer, Spanish Club, Game Club, FBLA, Rebels for Christ, Band, Rebel Americans, Boys’ State Representa- tives, Kingsman, Elks Oratorical Contest Winner, Mayor’s Advisory Council, SGA Award, Nelle Martin Cup DEBORAH DOBBS — Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Band, Talisman Edi- tor, Junior Favorite, Homeroom Offi- cer, Senior Talent Show, Tri-Hi-Y, Senior Who's Who, Talisman Beauty Finalist $100 Club JAY DOWDY — SGA Officer, Span- ish Club, Math Club, Science Club, Football, Baseball, Manager, Class Favorite, Johnny Reb, Alabama Leg- islature Page, SGA Award, Vera Cosby Cup TODD DUCKETT — DECA, Band. Spanish Club, Senior Who's Who, Tri-Hi-Y FRANCES DUNCAN — Sophomore Class Secretary, Freshman Home- coming Maid, Sophomore Home- coming Maid, Junior Homecoming Maid, Senior Homecoming Maid, SGA Officer, Good Citizenship Award, Game Club, FHA, Valentine Maid ALAN DUNN — Talisman King, Freshman Class Favorite, Freshman Class Officer, Baseball, Football, Sophomore Class President, S. Club, Basketball, Player of the Week, R. L. Penland Award, Dutch Banholzer Award JANNIE DUPREE — VICA Club CYNTHIA EADS — Spanish Club, Science Club, DECA, Talisman Beauty Finalist, Rebels for Christ STEPHANIE EILAND — Student Council, Spanish Club, Game Club, FHA, FBLA, Tri-Hi-Y, Volleyball. Bas- ketball, Who's Who, Talisman Beauty Finalist JERRY ELLIOTT — Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, FBLA, Top 10%, Junior Perfect Attendance, Senior Talent Show, Who's Who. GREG ENGLAND — DECA, Spanish Club, Science Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Math Club TODD ENTREKIN — DECA, Foot- ball, S Club, Spanish Club MARK FLETCHER — Band, Science Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Genetics Award, Top 10%, DO MARIA FOWLER — Band, Sopho- more Class Vice President, French Club, Basketball, Valentine Sweet- heart, Tennis Team, Senior Class Favorite, Senior Talent Show, Who's Who JUANITA FREEMAN — Spanish Club, Tri-Hi-Y, FHA, Student Coun- cil, Home Economics Outstanding Student ERIC FREEMAN — Spanish Club, Game Club, Tri-Hi-Y. DECA JACKIE GADDIS — FHA, French Club DONNA GALLMAN — Band, Span- ish Club, DECA CHARLES GARGUS — Spanish Club, Football, Band Manager, S Club, Senior Class President, Reb- els for Christ, Annual Staff, Young Democrats Association, Youth Advi- sory Council, Maurice Hoffman Cup JUNE GARGUS —DECA BENNY GIBSON BECKY GILBERT — DECA, FBLA. DECA Award REBECCA GILLEY — FHA, DO TAMI GRAMLING — DECA TIM GRAVES — Band, VICA, Art ANGELA GRAY — Science Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Award, Finalist of National Merit Scholarship, Rebel Americans, Rebel Review, Math Tournament WALTINNA GRAY — FHA, Spanish Club SCOTT GREENE — Band, Spanish Club, DECA CHERYL GROSS — Band, Spanish Club, Student Council, Rifle MARK GUYTON — Band, French Club, Science Club, VICA, Who's Who BRIAN HALEY DEBBIE HALEY — Basketball, Vol- leyball, SClub SUZANNE HALL — President of Freshman Class. Freshman Favor- ite, Freshman Homecoming Maid, Sophomore Homecoming Maid, Secretary of Junior Class, Valentine Sweetheart, Secretary of Senior Class, Senior Homecoming Maid, Talisman Queen, Rebel Americans, Band, Math Club, Spanish National Honor Society, FBLA, Senior Talent Show JULIE HANVEY — Tri-Hi-Y, Science Club, FHA, Chess Club. Home Ec. Award, Math Club, National Honor Society, FBLA, Top 10%, Library Club, Algebra II Award, Library Award BILLY HARDY — Art Club, VICA DEBORAH HARDY — FHA CARRIE HARP — Spanish Club, S Club, Cheerleader, Talisman Beauty Finalist SHARLENE HARPER — Spanish Club KITTA HARPER — Band, Spanish Club, Science Club, Chess Club, FHA ALICIA HARRIS — Game Club, Band, FHA, French Club BO HARRIS SHERRI HATFIELD — Library Club, Library Award, FHA TEDDY HAWK — Spanish Club, 18 Senior Class Favorite, Baseball, Football, S Club KAREN HAYNES KENNETH HELMS — VICA LUCRETIA HILL — Game Club, FHA HERBERT HOLLEY PAULETTE HOLSTON — Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, Spanish National Honor Society LOLA HOWELL — FHA, FBLA, Game Club, Office Worker MIKE HUBBARD — Art Club, Span- ish Club. VICA BILL ISBELL — Band. Spanish Club, DO BRIDGET JACKSON — FHA, FBLA, Game Club, French Club, Velentine Sweetheart, Homeroom Officer KEVIN JEFFREY KAREN JOHNSON — DECA. $100 Club ALFONZAJONES MARY ANN KILGORE — Freshman Homecoming Maid, Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Math Club, Head Cheerleader, S Club, Senior Talent Show BRENDA KING DOUGLAS KING THOMAS KING — Science Club. Library Club, Rebel Review, S Club, Football, Senior Kingsman KATHY KINTZ — Science Club, Spanish Club, Band, DECA. Rebels for Christ, Tri-Hi-Y, DECA Award, Senior Talent Show, Senior Who's Who, Student Council PAUL LANCASTER — Science Club, Spanish Club, Math Club, Spanish National Honor Society TIM LANCASTER — Spanish Club, Art Club, Basketball, Baseball, S Club MELISSA LANKDORD — FBLA, BOE ROD LATIMER — Chess Club, S Club, Baseball, Spanish Club CAROL LEWIS — Spanish Club, Spanish Nat’l Honor Society, Math Club, FHA Officer, National Honor Society, Homecoming Maid, Talis- man Beauty, Rebel's for Christ, Tal- isman Editor, Science Club, Band, Head Majorette, Top 10%, Student Council, Senior Talent Show, Girls' State, $200 Club, Youth Advisory Council, Batgirl, Who's Who, Senior Who's Who, Miss Emma Sansom JEROLYN LONG — VICA Officer LORRAINE LOWE — FHA, French Club, Senior Talent Show MARNITA MADDEN — FHA, French Club, Volleyball, Basketball, All Tournament Team, Senior Talent Show REGINALD MARBURY — S Club, Basketball, Football JOHN MARGADONNA — Spanish Club, Math Club, Science Club, S Club, 1000 lb. Club, Spanish Nat l Honor Society, National Honor Soci- ety, Football. Top 10%, All State Team, Bogie Mize Award STEPHEN MATHIS — Football, S Club, Chess Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, FBLA BELINDA MAXWELL — Valedicto- rian, Nat l Honor Society, Science Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Nat l Honor Society, Top 10%, Biology Award, NEDT Award, PSC Geometry Award, History Award, Human Animal Behavior Award, Chemistry I Award, Drama Club, Civitan's Oratorical Winner, Exploratory Math Award, Chess Club Officer, Anatomy Physiology Award, Senior Talent Show SANDRA McBURNETT — BOE Sec- retary of the Year, FBLA Award JUDD McCLUNEY — Officer Worker, Band EARMA McCURDY melissa McDuffie — Art ciub, FHA STEPHANIE McELDERRY — FHA. French Club, FBLA, Senior Talent Show, Senior Notable STEVE McELDERRY DONALD McFEE — French Club, Band, Game Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Science Club KAY McGRIFF — Band, Majorette, BOE, Spanish Club DOLLICIA McNEAL — Rebel Ameri- cans LEANN McWHORTER — Spanish Club, Band, BOE, FBLA LYNN MEADOWS — Spanish Club, Spanish Nat l Honor Society, Math Club, Rifle Captain, Band, Talisman Beauty OSCAR MELSON FIDEL MILINER — Basketball, S Club JENNIE MILNER — Spanish Club, Science Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Band RONALD MORGAN — Game Club, Spanish Club, Basketball, S Club TIM MORROW — S Club, Basket- ball, Football DAVID MOSTELLA — Spanish Club. Quiz Bowl, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, Officer, Science Club, Spanish Award, Who’s Who, Senior Notable KENNETH MOSTELLA — Chess Club, French Club, Band, Rebel's for Christ, DECA, Who's Who JOHN MURDOCK — Spanish Club, Science Club, Math Club, CoEd Tri- Hi-Y, Who's Who, $100 $200 Club, Band, Rebel Americans !� USA NAYLOR — FHA ALAN NEAL — Spanish Club, Sci- ence Club, DECA, Band, Chess Club LARISSA NELSON — Band, Major- ette, Spanish Club, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, Science Club, Math Club, Senior Who's Who, Junior Class Officer, SGA Officer, Who’s Who, Talisman Beauty Finalist, Sen- ior Talent Show MARC NOBLITT — Golf Team, Bas- ketball, S Club, Spanish Club, Kings- man . TIM NORRIS — S Club, Spanish Club, Wrestling, Perfect Attendance for 12 Years BRYAN OAKS — Science Club, Art Club, S Club, Spanish Club, Foot- ball, Rebel Americans, Wrestling DEREK ORANGE — Chess Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, DECA, Junior Class Officer, Math Club Officer, Top 10%, National Honor Society KARA OVERHOLTZER — French Club, French National Honor Soci- ety, Science Club, Math Club, FBLA, Senior Notable CHRIS OWENS — Math Club, Sci- ence Club, Chess Club, Tri-Hi-Y Officer, Rebel's for Christ, Spanish Club, Rebel Americans Officer, Who’s Who, Band Manager, National Honor Society, Talisman Staff, Delegate of Alabama Lions High School Conference, SGA Offi- cer, Spanish Club TRACY OWENS — French Club. Rebel Americans, FBLA LARRY PARKER CAROL PATTERSON — Science Club, Who's Who, Perfect Attend- ance for 12 Years, Senior Notable KERRY PAYNE — Spanish Club, Science Club, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, Math Club, Band JIMMY PETERS — Chess Club, Football, Spanish Club, Who's Who, VICA ANNA PHILLIPS — Science Club Officer, Spanish Club, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, Math Club, Who's Who, Top 10%, Voice of Democracy Winner — 3rd Place State, Youth Advisory Council, Band, Head Majorette, Student Council, Rebels of Christ, Tri-Hi-Y, FHA, Senior Tal- ent Show ELAINE POPE LYNNE RANEY — FHA, DECA, FBLA, French Club SUSAN REEVES — DECA MARY REID — FHA. Basketball Tro- phy, Volleyball, FBLA, Game Club PHIL RICHARDSON — Spanish Club, $200 Club, DECA, Red Cross Club VERMA RIGBY — FHA, Who's Who JILL ROBERSON — Band, Color Guard, Spanish Club, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society Officer, Science Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Award, Honor's Algebra II Award, Top 10%, Who's Who, Tri-Hi-Y MIKE ROBERSON — S Club, Foot- ball, Science Club, Spanish Club, VICA NANCY ROBERTSON — Spanish Club, Science Club, Tri-Hi-Y, FBLA Officer, Library Club, Senior Notable LOLLY SCARBORO — Senior Tal- ent Show MIKE SCHWARTZ — Spanish Club, DECA, Student Council, Youth Advi- sory Council, Red Cross SANDRA SEALS — Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Nat’l Honor Society, Drama Club, Band, Tri-Hi-Y, FBLA, Senior Talent Show FRED SHERRELL DENISE SHUBERG — French Club, Office Worker, FBLA, Rebel Ameri- cans, Rebel's for Christ SCOTT SIMMONS KEITH SIMPSON — VICA, Art Club ALAN SMITH — DECA FRED SMITH — Football, Baseball, Art Club, Spanish Club, 1000 lb. Club, S Club, Male Beauty Contest Winner RITA SMITH — Band, DECA, Color Guard, Spanish Club, Talisman Beauty Finalist, Tri-Hi-Y SUSAN SMITH — Science Club. Spanish Club, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, Math Club, Red Cross Advi- sory Board, Top 10%, Co-Editor Rebel Review, Senior Talent Show MARTY SNOW — Spanish Club, Science Club, Student Council, Library Club, Baseball, Jr. Varsity Basketball, Homeroom Officer, Class Favorite HERMAN SPRUILL — Basketball SANDRA SPURLING — FHA JEFF STANFIELD — Spanish Club, Science Club, Library Worker, Sen- ior Notable STEVE STAPPENBECK — National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Span- ish Nat’l Honor Society, Math Club, Science Club, Homeroom Officer, Top 10%, National Merit Scholar, Quiz Bowl GREG STEVENS RENAY STOKES — Game Club, Girls' Basketball DEANNA STONE — National Honor Society Officer, Math Club Officer, Science Club Officer, Spanish Nat'l Honor Society, Spanish Club, Tri-Hi- Y, Rebel s for Christ, Top 10%, Salu- tatorian, Quiz Bowl, Homeroom Offi- cer, Senior Who's Who, Band, Color Guard, Head Flag, Who’s Who, Genetics Award, Chemistry II Award, Animal Behavior Award, PTSA Student, Vice President BRENDA STRONG — French Club 20 BRYAN SWANGER — Spanish Club, Science Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Wres- tling, Football, DECA, Senior Talent Show PAM TAYLOR — FHA, History Club, Game Club. Homeroom Officer, Valentine Sweetheart DEBORAH THORNTON — FBLA, Game Club, FHA, Senior Talent Show SHERRY THRASHER — Rebel Americans, VICA, FHA FREDDIE THREATT KIMBERLY THREATT — Spanish Club, FHA, Game Club JOE TINKER — Football, Game Club, Wrestling, Spanish Club, Rebel Americans, Science Club SANDRA TOLLESON — National Honor Society, Math Club, Science Club. Spanish Club. Spanish National Honor Society, Top 10%, Homecoming Maid, Class Favorite, Senior Class Officer, Homeroom Officer, Band, Senior Who's Who, Senior Talent Show, FBLA, Mat Girl, Bat Girl, Student Council JOHN TOW — Spanish Club, Foot- ball, Band, VICA MATTHEW TOW — Football, Base- ball, Rebel Americans, S Club, Band, Spanish Club ELIZABETH TOWNLEY — Band, Majorette, Talisman Beauty. Span- ish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Science Club, Math Club, National Honor Society Officer, Stu- dent Council, Rebels for Christ, Who's Who, Top 10%, Senior Talent Show, PTSA Publicity Committee KATHY TOWNS — Basketball, Band, Spanish Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Sci- ence Club, Rebels for Christ, S Club, Senior Who's Who, PTSA Student President, Senior Talent Show, PTSA Executive Board Member, Homeroom Officer JILL TRAYLOR — Science Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, S Club, Band, Color Guard, Tri-Hi-Y, Rebels for Christ, Senior Talent Show, Tal- isman Staff, Assistant Head Cheer- leader, Who's Who, FHA. Home Economics Outstanding Student THELONIOUS TRIPP — S Club, Basketball PATRICIA TUCKER — Band, Head Flag, Math Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Co-Ed Hi-Y, Top 10%, Rebel Americans, FBLA, Sen- ior Ensemble, Mat Girl, Senior Tal- ent Show, Chess Club, Rebels for Christ JEFF TYLER — Band, Rebel Ameri- cans, Student Government Officer, Science Club, Spanish Club, Stu- dent Council, Who's Who, Golf Team PHILLIP ULRICH — Band, Rebel Americans, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Science Club, DECA Club NANCY UPTON — FHA, Drama Club, FFA Officer LINDSAY VANN — Math Club. Sci- ence Club, National Honor Society, Top 10%, Tri-Hi-Y, FHA, $100 $200 Club, Biology Award, Ecology Award, Senior Talent Show, FBLA, Homeroom Officer, Senior Notable SANDRA VANN — FHA, Game Club, Science Club, Volleyball. Basketball, S Club, Senior Talent Show, History Club, Seniors Who's Who CHIP VINSEN —DECA JAMES WALLACE — Football, Game Club, S Club, Basketball, Bookkeeper, 1,000 lb Club, Rebel Review, Bogie Mize Award JAMES WARREN — Spanish Club. Science Club, DECA, Baseball. Bas- ketball, Tri-Hi-Y, Homeroom Officer, Class Officer, Senior Talent Show DALE WATERS — Who's Who, Spanish Club ALVIN WATSON ALFREDA WELCH — FHA DEWAYNE WHITE — Wrestling, Rebel Americans, Band, Science Club, Spanish Club, DECA Winner DEIDRA WHITEHEAD — Spanish National Honor Society, Anatomy Award, Drama Club, Math Club, Stu- dent Council, Top 10%, Valentine Queen, Senior Talent Show, Senior Who’s Who, Human Behavior Award, Talisman Beauty Finalist DONNA WHITTEN — Rebel Ameri- cans, FBLA, BOE BARBARA WILBURN — Band. Sci- ence Club, FBLA, National Honor Society, BOE, Rebel Americans, Senior Talent Show, PTSA EMMA WILLIAMS — Science Club. Game Club, FHA, Volleyball, S Club, Senior Talent Show, Senior Who's Who MICHAH WILLIAMSON — Science Club, Spanish Club, S Club, Base- ball, Tri-Hi-Y, Library Club, Home- room Officer, Senior Talent Show, Senior Who's Who ORLANDO WILSON RODNEY WILSON — Football, Bas- ketball, Science Club, DECA JEFF WISE — VICA, Art Club BYRON WOODS LAWANDA WRIGHT — Volleyball, Basketball, Science Club, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Socir ety, Cheerleader, Bat Girl, Class Officer, S Club, Senior Talent Show MARY TAIKOW — FBLA, DECA TINA YARBROUGH — FBLA, Span- ish Club, FHA, Library Club, PTSA, Student Council We’re the best and that’s no maybe We’re the class of 1980! Senior Class Officers President: Charlie Gargus V. President: Bruce Cornutt Secretary: Suzanne Hall Treasurer: Sandy Tolleson 22 Darryl Adams Clifford Earl Alexander Dennis B Adams II Homer Lewayne Allen Anita Kate Adams Brenda Kay Anders Linda Ellen Austin Timothy Leonard Baker Deborah Baltrusaitus 23 Graylin Buchanan Scott Clifton Bullard Tarita Sylean Burkes Jody Byars Janet Annette Calvert Kimberly Kay Cannon Dexter Howard Card Michael Glenn Butler Daniel Ray Campbell Kevin Wayne Carroll 23 Lisa Renee Carter Michael Conner Carter Martha .lane Chamnion Henry Eugene Cleveland I Cheri Suzanne Coffelt Angela Mereci Coleman Lennie Marvin Coleman Philip Russell Collins Robin Elizabeth Collins Harold Bruce Cornutt Sara Karen Cranfield Grafton Leroy Curbow, Jr. Michael Floyd Cushing Martha Lynn Danford Roy Chris Daniel Cynthia Lou Davis James Andrew Day Michael Dale Densmore Deborah Jean Dobbs Frances Anita Duncan 28 James Charles Dowdy Alan Dale Dunn Steven Todd Duckett Cynthia Denise Eads Alpha Juanita Freeman Jacqueline Elaine Gaddis Donna Joyce Gallman Charles David Gargus June Gail Gargus Sonya Rebecca Gilbert Tami Gramblin Angela Lynette Gray Scott David Green Cheryl Lynn Gross Rebecca Lynne Gilley Timothy Don Graves Timothy Mark Guyton Brian Renaldo Haley Emily Suzanne Hall Julie Diane Hanvey Billy Earl Hardy Deborah Darlene Hardy Carrie Lynn Harp Kitta Darlene Harper Andrea Sharlene Harper Alicia Renea Harris Robert Terry Harris Teddy Lawayne Hawk Karen Anne Haynes Michael Lewis Hubbard Lucretia Hill Sherry Lynn Hatfield Kenneth Ladon Helms Carl William Isbell, Jr. Bridget Yolanda Jackson Karen Dee Johnson Thomas Alexander King Brenda Deloris King Danny Paul Lancaster Timothy Lynn Lancaster Mary Ann Kilgore Katherine Lynne Kintz Melissa Kay Lankford 33 Rodney Joe Latimer Carole Anne Lewis Twayna Lorraine Lowe Marnita Madden Jerolyn Luanne Long i Reginald Alton Marbury Mary Belinda Maxwell Sandra Ann McBurnett Stephanie Jeanine McElderry Judson Hall McCluney Steven Jerome McElderry Melissa Anne McDuffie Donald Fredrick McFee Sharon Kay McGriff Lynn Marie Meadows Jennie Elizabeth Milner 33 Ronald Scott Morgan Kenneth Murray Mostella John Trussell Murdock Alan Clark Neal Carol Denise Patterson Kerry Christopher Payne Jimmy Dean Peters Anna Karen Phillips Elaine Pope Mary Lynne Raney Susan Yvonne Reeves Phillip Wayne Richardson Jill Marie Roberson Michael Zack Roberson Ramona Lee Scarboro 38 Michael Schwartz Verma Rigby Nancy Marie Robertson Sandra Alison Seals Fred Charles Sherrell Neva Denise Shuberg Keith Darnell Simpson Alan Kirk Smith Susan Charlene Smith Marty Dale Snow Scott Simmons Fred Lamar Smith u Bryan Thomas Swanger Pamela Leone Taylor Sherry Lynn Thrasher 40 Freddie Wayne Threatt Joe Tinker Sandra Gwen Tolleson Kimberly Vanette Threatt Matthew Kelly Tow Elizabeth Clyde Townley John Steven Tow Kathy Lynn Towns Nancy Jill Traylor Patricia Vanessa Tucker 41 Jeffery Allen Tyler Phillip Howard Ulrich Barbara Lindsay Vann Sandra Lynn Vann Nancy Darlene Upton Edward “Chip Vinson Dexter DeWayne White � Emma Sue Williams Joyce Marie Williams Micah Scott Williamson Kara Overholtzer 44 Larry Parker Thomas Smitherman We’re the class that’s second to none, We’re the class of “81 Junior Class Officers President: Todd Walker V. President: Jim Perryman Secretary: Ginger Abney Treasurer: Toni Stowers 45 Clara Aaron Jim Alexander Howard Aulsbrook Vicki Baltrusaitus Ginger Abney Jessie Allen Myrna Avery Stephanie Benson Debbie Adkmson Luanne Arrington Janet Baker Lacrecia Body Deborah Aldredge Phillip Ashley Jeanean Baker Tammy Body 46 Barbara Bonds Martha Brasher Randy Bradford Carlton Brooks Mark Bradley David Brooks Bobby Bramblett Tony Brooks 47 Jay Brown Tim Brown Phillip Browning Jenell Burkes Marie Brown Tina Brown Carta Buggs Kay Bullock 48 Juniors Hard at Work Tobie Burton Darryl Carlisle Reginald Byers Robbie Byars Craig Cannon Elvin Carlisle Kevin Carroll Frances Carstarphen 49 Michelle Cassidy Carol Clouse Deborah Collins Nancy Couch Neretta Cavmess Greg Clouse Larry Collins Gardenia Cox John Chavers Robert Cochran Ronald Collins Rufus Cox Randy Cline Felecia Colley Greg Cooper Tammy Craven 50 Kelvin Crook Mark Dorries Susan Ellis Eddie Ethridge Kelly Cushing Monna Daugettte Chris Davenport Regina Farley Tim Farlow Mitchell Duncan Alison England Florrie Finlayson 51 Nancy Foster Susan Franklin Tamela Franklin Karen Gaddis Veronica Gadson Mike Garrard Rhonda Garrison l_ana Gaskin Scott Gibbs Scott Gregory Tom Hare Christy Gidley Kathy Griffith Edie Harp Glenda Gillaspy Rhonda Grissom Jerome Harville Rodney Gregg Cynthia Groover Leigh Hawkins 53 Mark Hayes Phillis Henley Theresa Hollingsworth Lavon Jackson Theodore Headen Chip Hicks Eric House Kevin Jeffrey Maria Henderson Zachary Hogue Rose Humphrey Shirley Jenkins Brenda Jackson Barry Johnson 54 Sharon Lankford Sylvia Love Jerry Johnson Violet King Kim LeCroy Tracy Love Deborah Keith Kenneth Lackey JoAnn Littlefield Darryl Lovell Brian King Stanley Langston Cindy Logan Fernando Lowery 55 Landy Manderson Todd Messer Bill Marbury Paula Mmshew Regina May Darryl Moore 56 Julie Mackey Angel McGee Joey Mayo Todd Mostella Michael Nelson Linda Peters David Powell Debbie Ray Allen Oder Hunter Phillips Morris Pruett Chen Rigby Jim Perryman Nova Player Timmy Radford Keith Robinson Mike Perrin Joey Potter Willie Ragland Eva Rogers 57 David Roper Jerry Shropshire Alan Skaggs Dana Sprouse Kristi Rowe Gary Smith Kevin Stanley Janet Rutledge Keevin Smith Karen Stephens Beverly Short Rusty Spears Glenn Stewart 58 Abby Stone Vernia Strickland Melissa Teague Gary Stovall Thomas Sutton LeAnn Thaxton Donna Thomas Tom Stowers Elizabeth Swift Brian Thomas Glenda Thompson Cedric Thomas Steve Thorp 59 Neil Thrower Trudie Turner Perry Wain Doug Walker Sonya Toliver Pattie Tucker James Turner Todd Walker Tonya Walker Pinky Vice Kelly Waits Zelda Wansley 60 Ruth Warren Susan West Ricky Williams Steve Watson Martha White Vanessa Woods Oeborah Warren Vanessa Watson Lisa Wilkinson Suzanne Whitehead David Worthington 62 We’re the Rebels through and through, We’re the class of “82.” Sophomore Class Officers President: Adam Taylor V. President: Chuck Wilkinson Secretary: Kay Johnson Treasurer: Linda Smith Anita Aaron Joey Alldredge Paul Armstrong Rose Beverly Lisa Blackwell James Aaron Bobby Alexander Sheryl Aulsbrook Tim Adams Barry Alford Florence Ausborne Marty Adcock Todd Allen Sharon Bates Michelle Bilbro Robin Bloodworth 64 Trudy Bragg Mitchell Brewster Felecia Brooking Amy Butler Jerry Cannon Michael Brewster Sam Bridges Connie Brooks David Butler Dennis Carson Snooky Burgess Elaine Butler Traci Cassidy Stewart Burns Ricky Campbell Orris Caviness 65 Jerry Cheaves Amy Collier Joe Conley Adrian Cox Roscoe Crawford Teresa Clanton Greg Cleland Donna Clowdus Susan Copeland Laura Cornutt Frankie Craig Gary Crowe 66 Meredith Davis Ocha Duncan Estaletta Edward; Pam Davis Kristi Eidson Steve Elliott Jessie DeVoll Angie Daughdrill Lisa Davenport Missy DeVoll 67 60 Taffi Flowers Bronzell Gaddis Monica Garrett Jan Frost Deborah Gallman Peliie Garrett Melanie English Phillip Farmer Phillip Gore Mitchell Fail Jennifer Faulkner Donna Gray Bronzed Green Barry Gross Belinda Hathcock Michael Head Tina Helton Dale Green Stephanie Guice Gayle Hill Spencer Gray Bemta Harris Ricky Hill Kelly Harrison Rochelle Hawkins Ina Helton Greg Holland 69 70 Vincent Holladay Gloria Hoytle Alexis Huntley Jackie Hollingsworth Regina Hunter Wmszma Hutchins Jeff Ingram Kay Johnson Michael Keener Nancy Kilgore Anthony King Bobby Jackson Brenda Johnson Felecia Johnson Edward Jones Edwma Jones Ted Joy Bobby King Robert King Michelle Kelton Teresa Kmard Bobby Kintz 71 Jon Lambert Jimbo Lawley Janet Logan Scott Lasseter Beth Ludlum Robin Machen Karla Lewis John Love 72 Elton Madden Brenda Marbury Shirley Marlin Ten Martin Jay Matthews Fred Malone Mike Martin Phillip Mathis 73 John McCollum Michelle McLeod Oarryl Moats Brian Messer Carla Miller Bill Mayo Mark McCraney Ramona Mmyard Karen Myers Cindy Napper Pat Moon Mike Morris Sharon Naylor Sylvia O'Neal Tim Parker Greg Morris Kelly Murray Pat O'Bryant Rae Otto Sherre Partam 75 Robin Peek Tina Poe Phillip Pruett Ricky Peppers Frankie Pope Phillip Reagen Keith Peters Charles Pooey Scott Reed Andrea Pinson Kelly Pruett Sharon Reeves James Reio Kathy Roberson Tangela Rutledge Rhonda Rials Tammy Roberson Kelly Ryan Pam Riddlespur Chane Roberts Anita Sanford Jo Roberson Todd Roberts 77 Rhonda Shaneyfelt James Shropshire Linda Smith Robert Smith Kim Stewart Derrick Sherrell Jeff Smith Melanie Smith Pam Stallings Sidney Stover 78 Sandra Stowers Starla Urick Billy Ray Taylor Kay Thrasher Harrison Threatt Vivian Turner Wally Walker Taylor Hershey Taylor Tim Thrasher Ben Tucker Lisa Watkins 79 Ballinger White Raymond Whitten Sonya Williams Wade Wofford Keith Wrenn Craig White Chuck Wilkinson Mark Williamson Toby Womack Tommy Yeager Theresa White Ernestine Williams Oarrell Wilson Sharon Worley Karen Yother Pete Williams Michelle Wilson William Worthy George Zaharias 80 We’re the best they’ll ever be, We’re the class of “83” Freshman Class Officers President: Darrin Dunn V. President: Steve Noblitt Secretary: Johnny Merriweather Treasurer: Lana Baker 81 Dawn Adkison David Argo Lana Baker Susan Bennefield Mike Brown Mike Bullock Karen Aldridge Margie Armstrong Leslie Baker Jackie Billingsley Patrick Brown Chris Busby Charles Anderson Dawn Ashley Maria Baker Dirk Black Sam Brown Joan Butler Mari Anderson Eddie Atchley Pam Baker Chris Boatwright Sherri Brown Lisa Byers Terry Anderson Julie Atkins Julie Barrett Joe Brooks Tena Brown Lita Byers Kim Archer Johnny Austin Malcolm Bellamy Jim Browning Sheila Brusaw Angela Buggs 82 Quinton Calloway Ken Clouse Tracy Crock Kim Dollahite Wayne Embory Stanley Gaddis Stacy Calloway Daphne Coleman David Caudle Larry Duncan Charlie Ethridge Michelle Gargus Beverly Calvert Renae Coleman Hanna Curry Darrin Dunn Troy Farlow Kelly Garrison Lisa Cannon Linda Collins Jim Dial Kenneth Dupree Regina Faulkner Greg Gaskin Barbie Cauthen Felecia Cooper Anthony Davis Robby Edwards Lynn Franklin Karen Gibson Russell Cleveland Teresa Countryman Paula Davis Toney Eiland Jimmy Gables Michael Gilley 83 Paula Gregg Natalie Haley Patrick Hawk Rodney Holliday Alfred Jackson Keith Johnson 84 Carl Greene Craig Greene Sam Harper Leronza Harris Lynn Hayes Alan Heald Judy Hollingsworth Robin Houk Brenda Jackson Larry Jackson Deborah Jones Kristy Jones Johnny Gramlin Otis Gunn Jimmy Hatley Jeff Hoffman Wanda Isbell Dean Johnson Peggy Griffin Derrick Harvey Bobbi Henson Gerard Howard Curtis Jeffrey Jackie Jordan Floyd Grmdle Eloise Harville Brett Hill Kenneth Humphrey Carl Johnson Buddy Jumper Beverly Katsinas Bobbie Latham Willard Lowery Cynthia Malone Kathy Mathis Sheryll McCowan Kerry Keenan Mandy Leach Thomas Loyd Tara Malone Cathy Maxwell Tammy McDaniel Sheila Keith Percy Lee Joe Lumpkin Brian Manasco Joey Maxwell Gary McDonald Laura Kintz Juanita Lewis Lynn Lupo Olivia Marbury Kathy Mayfield Jerome McNeil Kristi Kratz Kim Livingston Eddie Luther Freddie Martin Darrin Mayo Carrie Melson David Lankford Carol Love Melissa Maco Benji Mashburn Sheila Mayo Johnny Merriweather 85 Jackie Mitchell Becky Mostella Steve Noblitt Derrick Parker Michael Posey Jimmy Pyron Rosie Montgomery Billy Nance Gma Oakes James Patrick Tyrone Posey Kim Reagm Sheila Moon David Nance Scott Oder Lynn Patton Earl Powell Bntt Reed Fred Morris David Napper Jimmy Ogle Lisa Payne Jeff Prince Scott Reed Susan Morris Lame Neander Lisa Oliver Kim Peek Kim Probyn Steve Reid Timmy Morris Tony Nevinski Chad Overholter Gma Phillips Angie Pruitt Angie Rhodes Angela Rutledge Jack Sheppard Eddie Stephenson Barbara Swam Kim Tolleson Don Underwood Pam Rose Phyllis Sharp Michael Stevens Angela Taylor leverne Townsend Melinda Ulrich Mike Robershaw Kenneth Smith Tim Stowers Anthony Thomas Sheila Tripp Gloria Vaughn Joe Riddlespur Paula Smith Angelica Swain Ray Thrasher Brent Tucker Michael Vaughn Lisa Sheeler Phyllis Smith Scarlett Sweatt Sylvia Threatt Mitch Tucker Denise Vickery Anita Sheffield Sheri Snow Virgil Swam Kim Thrower Richard Tucker Matthew Vinson 87 Kim Walker Barry Westcott Darlene Whitmore Carolyn Woods Nita Warren Chns Westcott Beverly Williams Mike Worthy Darryl Waters Darrin Westcott Dawn Williams Thomas Worthy Angel Watson Lisa Whatley Donna Willet Derek Wright Mark Watts Jackie Whitte Donna Wilson Paul Watts Johnny White Joey Womack 88 THIS IS THE YEAR PERSONAL GROWTH This year marked a different paragraph in each life. For the FRESHMEN, it meant coming at last into an adult world. They joined the ranks of the fascinating, much dreamed of Senior High, but for many it meant disappointment. For now that the heights of glory were attained, they proved to be a lot of hard work. For the SOPHOMORES, they had just attained enough confidence to be careless and reckless, as they have had the idea that these characteristics belong to all high school students. The JUNIORS faced the most wonderful, yet the hardest part of their high school careers. The problems of the JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM and class rings were theirs alone, but the work was easier with the knowledge that each junior at last was an integral piece of Emma Sansom and it, in turn, a real part of them. To the SENIORS, this year meant the fulfillment of an old dream. Here they were, on the top! For one triumphant year they could rule the world. Looked up to, admired, they were at last accepted as mature and wise. 91 valentine DANCf tommy Mr. Newman Resigns Assistant Principal — Ben Pillitary Mr James Gidley. our new principal Coach George Baker — Basketball P E Mrs Elizabeth Browning — English Mrs Glenda Byars — English What is Teaching? Is it more than tests, and daily assignments? Mr Bill Clark — D O. Mr Jerry Cleland — History Yes, it's getting to know indi- viduals instead of merely classes Mrs Inez Davis — Business Mrs Ruth Dunn — HomeEc 93 Mr Paul Edmondson — Rebel Americans Mrs Norma Elmore — English Mrs Jan Frasier — Spanish Teachers are people. Coach Billy Green — Football. Driver s Ed Coach Buster Gross — Head Coach. History It is sometimes difficult for a student when seated in a classroom, to think of a teacher as being anything other than a teacher. Mrs Alice Haley — Driver's Ed. Girls' Basketball Miss Patsy Hamilton — Girls Basketball Mrs Judy Hammock — Science. P E Mrs Elaine Hefner — Mathematics Mrs Peggy Higgins — Mathematics But the person holding that grade book or writing on the blackboard does have a life outside the school. Miss Harriett Johnson — Home Ec Teachers do not wait with bated breath for Monday mornings nor do they feel disappointment on “bad weather days ’ Mr John Jacobs — History Mrs Carlene Kenum — Mathematics Mr Tim Landers — Chemistry Mrs Doris Lewis — Secretary Mrs Pat Nixon — English If anything, they look forward to “TGIF, Thank God It’s Friday, with more zeal than the students. Mr Grady Norton — Counselor Mr. Tom Parks — Science They do not enjoy grading papers, dealing out ‘T's,” or giving students a hard time. Mrs Jean Pearce — Business Mrs Henrietta Peeples — Registrar Teachers want, very much, for their students to succeed, to do well in everything Coach Jerry Pullen — Football Mr Steve Reagan — Band Teachers do the best they know how and it’s time we appreciated their efforts. Mrs Sandra Pritchett — Science Mrs Betty Pruett —English Mr Larry Pruitt — D E Mrs Margaret Santiago — Mathematics Mrs Hope Saxon — Spanish Miss Kay Studdard — Special Ed Mrs Judy Thomas — Title I Mr Roger Tuder — Mathematics Mrs Joyce Veasy — Business Lunchroom Workers and Custodians. Sitting: Mertie Gilbert. Wanda Lancaster Standing Mattie Ruth Fincher. Opal Battles. Vir- ginia Chandler. Martha Thompson. Nancy Clevenger. Brenda Jones. Alma Williams. Marga- retParris. Manager L-R Tommy Rutherford. Johnny Huff. Charles Lovelace. Willie Smith :s releasVtnemsi ’26 j l� t s . AJrr The Passing of Seasons wBi UMN Grass browns the top of the - rass br ground white its delicate roots hibernate amid the darkness of soil. The trees s their red leafy coat into the cool winds The white bleach sand is no longer frj htened jjK by the daily raids of foot prints. WINTER: The short attack of cold forces humans to wear warm armor and cotton socks. Lakes give off fosMmp the icvair. The grass adorn little white hats of.frost. The sky is smeared with the dulin : gray. Standing motionless and naked, trees take on the form of distorted fingers. with the smell of freshness, watermelon seeds spot the ground. Heavy rains absorbed into the thirsty sand, softly wets the roots of budding flowers. The world wakes up. SUMMER: The pools and beaches find man fish. The themselves heavy w off their n§w coat of green by ing things around them. Skin lei- surely cooks under the hot rays oUffogiM i ! y among the yawning ft weekly the flo erst ticki owly washed heir v Judges Select the Winning Display Display Winner — The Senior Class Junior Class Display Freshmen Class Display Sophomore Class Display Senior’s First Talent Show “As Time Goes By’’ Jitterbuggers! Liz rocks around the clock The Age of Aquarius Scott and Jolinda?! We re the best and that's no maybe, we re the class of 1980' Beat Tigers! Juniors Present Disco Award Body Shop 105 Neretta Sophomores Go Western”? Freshman Present the Gong Show Gene-Gene's back! 107 Homecoming Morning a new queen is named Debra gets ready to crown the new queen' The 1979-1980 Homecoming Queen — Kim Cannon being crowned by last year's queen — Debra Basson A fantastic parade on a beautiful day Our Homecoming pep rally — the best ever' Maids are presented at pre-game ceremonies. Ginger Abney and escort Derek Orange Frances Duncan and escort Chris Johnson Sonya Toliver and escort Buster Billups Our Queen escorted by John Murdock Suzanne Hall and escort Mike Ford Kelly Waits and escort David Cochran Maids Introduced During Pre-Game Kay Johnson and escort Jeff Tyler Benita Harris and escort Eric Haley Tina Poe and escort Danny Campbell Mandy Leach and escort Bruce Cornutt Carol Love and escort Anthony King Laura Kintz and escort Jim Perryman 'is y 1979-1980 Homecoming Queen Miss Kim Cannon n Senior Maid Miss Frances Duncan Senior Maid Miss Suzanne Hall Junior Maid Junior Maid Miss Sonya Toliver Miss Kelly Waits 112 Junior Maid Miss Ginger Abney i Sophomore Maid Sophomore Maid Sophomore Maid Miss Benita Harris Miss Kay Johnson Miss Tina Poe Many schools can boast of a Region Championship, but only the “Rebels” can say “we were number one three years straight!!” Homer Allen — Senior Alan Dunn — Senior Fred Smith — Senior Joe Browning — Senior Teddy Hawk — Senior James Wallace — Senior Scott Bullard — Senior Tommy King — Senior Michael Brewster — Junior Phil Collins — Senior John Margadonna — Senior Mitchell Brewster — Junior ns 119 Tony Brooks — Junior Darryl Carlisle — Junior Todd Messer — Junior Tim Brown — Junior Rufus Cox — Junior Darryl Moore — Junior Allen Buggs — Junior Scott Gibbs — Junior Pat O'Bryant — Junior Craig Cannon — Junior Charles Higgins — Junior Mike Perrin — Junior Keith Robinson — Junior Jeff Ingram — Soph Tony Posey — Soph LS Snooky Burgess — Soph Mark McCraney — Soph Willie Ragland — Senior J jp ©s Steve Elliott — Soph Brian Messer — Soph Adam Taylor — Soph Ted Joy — Soph Pat Moon — Soph Darrin Dunn — Freshman 120 Our Beloved Coaches Coach Gross talks it over Coach Nichols 121 Emma Sansom Sansom vs. Litchfield 16-9 After being held to only two first downs and 22 yards rushing in the first half, Sansom came roaring back in the third quarter when John Margadonna grabbed an Eagle fumble on the Litchfield 45. The Brewster twins took over with Micheal scoring from 6 yards out and Mitchell running for the two-point conversion. The Rebels missed a great scoring opportunity after Jeff Ingram recovered another Litchfield fumble. The Rebels drove to the Eagle 11 but returned the fumble. With 5:25 left in the game, the Rebels regained the ball and Tim Brown scored after scampering 21 yards. Mitc- hell Brewter again scored the two-point conversion. SAN SOM VS. HOKES BLUFF 20-0 For three quarters it looked as though Sansom would have a hard time winning their second game. Teddy Hawk scored late in the first quarter on a 64 yard punt return and kicked the extra point giving Sansom a 7-0 lead. The score remained 7-0 until the fourth quarter. Quarterback Tim Brown scampered 6 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter and again Hawk booted the PAT. Reserve quarterback Adam Taylor scored the Rebs third TD with 3:50 left in the game. Teddy Hawk was the Offensive star with 102 yards in 17 carries and a 64 yard punt return. SANSOM VS. ANNISTON 21-14 Sansom played ball control offense and jumped to a 21-7 first-half lead over Anniston then held on to win 21-14. The Rebs must have revenge in their hearts, after the 40-12 loss last year, and played inspired football for four quarters. Teddy Hawk was Sansom's leading ground gainer with 65 yards. SANSOM VS. WELLBORN 7-7 Sansom fans had little to cheer about for three quarters as Wellborn jumped to an early first quarter lead and held Sansom scoreless. The game was a defensive struggle. Mitchell Brewster scored Sansom's only touchdown and Teddy Hawk booted the PAT to tie the game. A late scoring threat by Wellborn was halted when Alan Dunn intercepted a pass in the endzone. SAN SOM VS. TALLEDEGA 28-18 Sansom's lagging offense exploded in the second half giving Sansom a 28-18 comeback win. The Rebs were trailing 10-0 after the first half then Tim Brown threw 3 touchdown passes of 67, 43 and 24 yards. Mitchell Brewster scored the Rebs only ground score from one yard out. Teddy Hawk kicked all four PATS. SAN SOM VS. GADSDEN 46-7 Sansom totally dominated cross-town rival Gadsden High as they rolled to an easy 46-7 win. It was the most points scored by a Sansom team against Gadsden, and Sansom's third straight win over their biggest rival. The Reb's fun started early in the first quarter when Mitchell Brewster scored on a ten yard run and the fun continued all night! Sansom scored almost at will on the tigers, to the delight of all Rebel fans. While Sansom seemed to be doing everything right, if it hadn't been for bad luck the fumbling Tigers would have had no luck at all. SANSOM VS. ETOWAH 28-7 Although the Rebels dominated the game statistically, it was not until late in the third quarter that Sansom secured the win. After clinging to a 14-7 lead Sansom defenders knocked the ball loose from the Devils and Mitchell Brewster recovered. This was the last Devil scoring threat. The Rebels scored 2 more touchdowns by Alan Buggs and Tim Brown winning their 6th game of the season. SAN SOM VS. ALBERTVILLE 27-8 Sansom defeated Albertville 27-8 and won it's third straight Region 10 Football Championship. Tim Brown ran for 2 touchdowns and passed for 2 more. Sansom’s leading receiver was Alan Dunn with 78 yards. Mitchell Brewster nabbed a Brown pass for a 23 yard gain. Albertville's only touchdown came later in the third quarter on a 73 yard drive. Rebel Football SANSOM VS. OXFORD 35-2 Sansom took the opening kickoff and promptly marched 76 yards in thirteen plays with Mike Btewster scoring on an 8 yard run. Darrin Dunn kicked the PAT to a 7-0 Sansom lead. Teddy Hawk scored Sansom’s next TD and Dunn made it 14- 0. Oxford scored next but Sansom came right back on a 14 yard run by Teddy Hawk and Dunn's PAT was good. Oxford scored again. Sansom’s Brown scored early in the fourth but the Yellowjackets came right back to score again. Sansom went to work and with moments left in the game iced a 70 yard drive with a touchdown by Brown and another Dunn con- version. SANSOM VS. GADSDEN (Charity Bowl) 46-0 To Sansom fans there can be only one thing better than beating Gadsden each year, and that's beating them twice a year. Sansom fans were plenty happy as the Rebels crushed a faltering Tiger team 46-0 in the 31st annual Charity Bowl. Sansom ended the season with a 9-0-1 record, the best ever recorded in the history of Emma Sansom football. Sansom completely dominated Gadsden with 353 yards rushing while holding the Tigers to only 20. Sansom gained 146 yards in the air while Gadsden was minus 11. Sansom quarterback Tim Brown was voted the game's outstanding back after com- pleting 10 passes for 131 yards and one touchdown. 1st ROUND STATE PLAYOFFS SANSOM VS. HUNTSVILLE (OT) 27-20 The Rebels took the opening kickoff and marched 70 yards in 9 plays for their first score. After Huntsville scored, Alan Dunn picked off a pass, but the Rebs were unable to make it count as they were stopped at the Huntsville 29 but 2 plays later, Phil Cullins recovered a Huntsville rumble at their 26. Tim Brown found Rufus Cox one play later and connected for the TD. Darrin Dunn's PAT made it 14-7. After half-time the Rebels had another chance to score after Darryle Carlisle intercepted a pass but lost it on a bad exchange. Huntsville kicked a field goal making it 7-14 but the Rebs wouldn't have it marching 74 yards in 12 plays. On fourth down, Brown went over for the score but the PAT railed leaving the score 20- 17. Huntsville took the ball, but Sansom's defense refused to allow Huntsville a TD but they did make a field goal making the score 20-20, setting up overtime. Sansom won the toss and elected to take the ball. On the first play, Brown tossed to Dunn for the score and Darrin's PAT made it 27-20. Huntsville was penalized and a pass picked off by Alan Dunn ended the game. 2nd ROUND STATE PLAYOFFS SAN SOM VS. JOH NSON 0-18 It was a slow going game because of the weather. Neither team scored on their first two possessions. On Sansoms third try, quarterback Tim Brown stumbled and lost the ball, Johnson recovered and scored a few plays later. The first play after the kickoff Brown lost the ball again. A sack by Joe Browning and 2 incomplete passes ended Johnson's scor- ing threat. In the second quarter Sansom took over, but Brown's pass was picked off. Johnson scored and tried a 2 point conversion but was held by Alan Dunn. On Sansom’s next possession, things looked brighter after a 44 yard pass from Brown to Dunn, but three plays later another pass was intercepted. Rebs took the second half kickoff and marched it from their 23 to Johnson's 25, but Allan Buggs was nailed at the line of scrimmage on a fourth down and TD play from the 25. Jaguars took over and scored. On Sansom's next possession it looked as though they might score after Brown passed 68 yards to Rufus Cox. The Rebs were stopped by a holding penalty. Sansom lost another fumble and pass inter- ception in the final quarter to end their playoff hopes. Buggs was the leading rusher with 46 yards on 11 tries. Browning led Sansom’s defense with 3 quarterback sacks for minus 25 yards. A special thanks to Miss Bebe Yancey for her work on the Sports Section. Rebs in Action 124 125 126 Senior Football Players and Cheerleaders 127 They create that great school spirit! L-R Sitting: Jill Traylor. Mary Ann Kilgore. LaWanda Wright. Kim Cannon. Carrie Harp Kneeling: Sylvia Love. Kathy Griffith. Toni Stowers. Sonya Toliver. Tonya Walker. Carla Buggs Standing: Sponsor. Nettie Robinson. Tina Poe. Sandra Stowers. Janet Logan Janet Logan — Sophomore 1979-1980 Rebel Cheerleaders Love — Junior Tina Poe — Sophomore The 1979-1980 Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders: Nancy Kilgore— Head Angela Buggs Kim Tolleson Kim Reagen Patrick Hawk — Johnny Reb Carla Buggs — Junior 129 Tom Stowers — Junior j A OCl “The Emma Sansom Rebel Band” 1979-1980 EMMA SANSOM REBELS GADSDKN ALABAMA y [Dm (W Drum Major Bruce Cornutt Drum Majorette Kay Bullock Maria gags — out! Band Director — Steve Reagan TRUMPET SECTION 1st row Tammy Robertson. Tracy Cassidy. Kelly Murray. Sharon Bates. Angie Pruett. Chris Busby. Lana Baker. Suzanne Hall. Sheryl Aulsbrook 2nd row Craig Greene. Nova Player. John Chavers. Lynn Hayes. Jimbo Lawley. Jeft Prince. Becky Mostella. Scott Greene. Kay Bullock. Mari Anderson 3rd row Deborah Gallman. Mitch Tucker, Kathy Towns. Jeff Smith. Rodney Holliday. Judd McCluney. Robert Cochran. Don Couch. Jim Perryman. Kevin Stanley LOW BRASS 1st row Gene Cleveland. Glenn Stewart. Kathy Kintz. Belinda Hathcock. Russell Cleveland 2nd row Phillip Browning. Dayna Condra. Debbie Dobbs. Dawn Ashley. Sheri Snow 3rd row: Jeff Tyler. Greg Clouse. David Roper, Robbie Edwards 132 FLUTE SECTION 1st row Donna Willett. Deborah Collins. Susan Copeland. Julia Barrett. Kim Thrower. Lisa Payne. Mandy Leach 2nd row Edwina Jones. Cindy Napper. Melinda Ulrich. Kim Walker. Kim Probm. Donna Hull 3rd row Nancy Foster. Michelle Cassidy. Alison England. Deanna Stone. Carol Clouse. Luanne Arrington. Anna Phillips. Ginger Abney CLARINET SECTION 1st row Carol Lewis. Liz Townley. Julie Mackey. Kelly Waits. Pellie Garrett 2nd row Tena Brown. Lynn Lupo. Susan Bennefeild. Pinky Vice. Chane Roberts. Donna Wil- son. Sonya Williams. Bronzell Green. Sheila Tripp. Sheila Kieth. Beverly Calvert 3rd row Robin Collins. Lisa Oliver, Suzanne Whitehead. Christy Gidley. Sheree Partam. Flor- ence Ausborne. Linda Collins. Karla Lewis. Gina Phillips. Laura Cornutt. Kelly Harrison. Edwina Lewis 3rd row Tru- die Turner. Cindy Logan. Susan West. Lana Gaskin. Bev- erly Short. Jan Frost. Annette Calvert. Angie Daughdrill. Robin Peek. Meredith Davis. Carla Miller. Leigh Hawkins SAXOPHONE SECTION 1st row Ricky Campbell. Kerry Keenan. Michelle Gargus. Gail Hill. Paula Smith. Laura Kintz 2nd row: Russ Spears. Kim Livingston. Kristi Rowe. Kate Adams. Michelle Bilbro. Eddie Atchley. Tina Brown. Kay Johnson Foxv Mamas Belinda. Debbie Sandy blow their hearts out! Rookies!!!' 133 1979-1980 MAJORETTE LINE Kneeling: Luanne Arrington. Liz Townley. Carol Clouse. Ginger Abney. Kelly Waits Standing Head Anna Phillips. Julie Mackey. Kristi Rowe. Head Carol Lewis. Pellie Gar- rett DRUM SECTION 1st row Howard Aulsbrook. Morris Pruett. Andrea Pinson. Neil Thrower. Darryl Lovell 2nd row Roscoe Crawford. Larry Collins. Phillip Ulrich. Ken Clouse 3rd row Bobby Kintz. DeWayne White. Derrick Sherrell. Matthew Tow. Tim Stowers 134 Kathy, get with it! 135 COLORGUARD Sitting Leigh Hawkins. Deanna Stone Head. Beverly Short. Lana Gaskin Kneeling Annette Calvert. Cindy Logan. Tina Brown. Trudie Turaner. Susan West Stand- ing Sheryl Auslbrook, Jan Frost. Kay Johnson. Carla Miller. Meredith Davis. Robin Peek 136 Judges Have a Hard Time Pretty Larissa' Sophomores show poise' Swing it, Kelly' Choosing the Talisman Beauties SENIOR FINALISTS Deidra Whitehead. Stephanie Eiland. Jane Champion Suzanne Hall. Jackie Gaddis SOPHOMORE FINALISTS Bemta Harris. Florence Ausborn. Sheree Partam Jan Frost. Gail Hill. JUNIOR FINALISTS Sonya Toliver. Julie Mackey. Cindy Logan. Carol Clouse. Leigh Hawkins FRESHMEN FINALISTS Kim Dollahite. Carol Love. Sherri Snow Mandy Leach. Donna Willett Who will be the queen and the class beauties? Senior Kingsman Beauty — Tommy King Jane Champion Junior Kingsman Beauty — Mike Densmore Sonya Toliver Sophomore Kingsman Beauty — Marc Noblitt Gail Hill Freshman Kingsman Beauty — Scott Bullard Sheri Snow Varsity Basketball Graylin Buchanan — Senior Tim Brown — Junior Kenneth Byars — Sophomore Verma Strickland — Junior Darryl Carlisle — Junior Rufus Cox — Junior Tracy Love — Sophomore Dexter Card — Senior Steve Watson — Junior Ronald Morgan — Senior 148 149 150 Sansom’s Junior Varsity 151 9th Grade Basketball 153 154 Lady Rebels 155 Girls’ Basketball The girls listen carefully Shoot!' Get it Kay!! Girls’ Volleyball Team 157 A New Sport at Sansom Girls’ Track 158 Valentine Queen Reigns Over Romantic ... ■ 1 ; I'H i|B H Lett to Right: Freshman Sweetheart Carol Love. Sophomore Sweetheart Kay Johnson. Valentine Queen Deidra Whitehead. Junior Sweetheart Ginger Abney, and Senior Sweetheart Frances Duncan Atmosphere of the Night Honoring Love Sophomore and Freshman Sweethearts Frances enjoys those slow dances! Homer eyes the situation! Sp SGA Election Week: Hard work, campaigning speeches! UWOL Dim ul A creative display! Glenn addresses the student body Rusty poses by Miss Piggy Many nervous candidates' And the results .. . 1980-1981 SGA Officers President — Glenn Stewart V. President — Todd Walker V. President — Carlton Brooks Secretary — Carol Clouse Treasurer — Tina Brown Chaplain — Wade Wofford Keith speaks to the crowd Rebel Baseball 163 Rebel Baseball Phil Collins — Senior Rodney Latimer — Senior Jay Brown — Junior Alan Dunn — Senior Marty Snow — Senior Randy Cline — Junior Teddy Hawk — Senior Micah Williamson — Senior Pat O'Bryant — Junior Tim Lancaster — Senior Michael Brewster — Junior Keith Robinson — Junior 164 Todd Walker — Junior Tim Adams — Sophomore Greg Holland — Freshman Snooky Burgess — Sophomore Buddy Jumper — Freshman Bart Buchanan — Scorekeeper Manager 165 Rebel Baseball 1980 ■J Conference! Buddy wants to play Bat Girls Toni Stowers, Carol Lewis. Jane Champion. Lawanda Wright. Kim Cannon No Fred, it's not feeding time yet!! 168 Keith shows his form on the mound Alan!! 169 Members Wally Walker. Jeff Tyler. Marc Noblitt. Scott Reed. Steve Noblitt. Tim Norris 1979 Tennis Team Kneeling: Phillip Gore. Jon Lambert. Tim Parker. David Powell Standing Alan Scaggs. Tim Radford. Steve Thorp. Glenn Stewart. Coach Patsy Hamilton “Spring Fever” Hits Sansom The National Honor Society President: Deanna Stone V President: Liz Townley Secretary: Carol Lewis Treasurer: Tim Barrett 1979-1980 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Seated L-R: Deanna Stone. Liz Townley. Carol Lewis. Julie Hanvey. Sandy Tolleson. Lindsay Vann. LaWanda Wright Standing L-R Bruce Cornutt. Mark Fletcher. Tim Barrett. Derek Orange. Belinda Maxwell. Barbara Wilburn. Jody Byars. Chris Owens. John Marga- donna. Tim Baker Not Shown: Jill Roberson. Steve Stappenbeck Character Be careful. Kelly Inducts 19 New Members 1980-1981 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Seated L-R: Sonya Toliver. Leigh Hawkins. Kelly Waits, Toni Stow- ers. Glenda Gillaspy. Alison England. Lisa Wilkinson. Neretta Cavi- ness Standing L-R Don Couch. Mark Dorries. David Worthington. Robbie Byars. Landy Manderson. Tony Brooks. Robert Cochran. Glenn Stewart. Keevin Smith. Bobby Bramblitt Not Shown Monna Daugette Hold still New members get pinned! Toni signs her name to the roll book. Deanna addresses the student body The Talisman Staff: Yearbook Producers Editors: Debbie Dobbs and Carol Lewis Junior Editors: Tina Brown and Lisa Wilkinson Our special thanks to Charlie Gargus our photographer with whom we couldn't do without. Suzanne Whitehead. Kay Johnson. Kelly Waits. Christy Gidley. Editors: Carol Lewis. Debbie Dobbs. Dayna Condra. Kristi Rowe. Jr Editors: Tina Brown and Lisa Wilkinson Talisman Staff Sponsor: Miss Sarah Robinson SGA Officers and Student Council Student Government Association Sponsor — Mr. Nick Pendley President — Jay Dowdy V. President— Mike Densmore V. President — Jeff Tyler Secretary — Frances Duncan Treasurer — Larissa Nelson Chaplain — Chris Owens Top 10% of the Class of 1980 S” Club Top 10% Belinda Maxwell, Deanna Stone, Tim Barrett, Julie Hanvey, Liz Townley, Tricia Tucker, Carol Leiws, Mark Fletcher, Derek Orange, Jill Rober- son, John Margadonna, Jody Byars, Steve Stappenbeck, Tim Baker, Susan Smith, Anna Phillips, Sandy Tolleson, Angela Gray, Bruce Cornutt, Deidra Whitehead, Dennis Adams, Jerri Elliott, Lindsay Vann, Gene Cleveland. Scholarship signees to major colleges Organizations 177 Office Workers $200 Club Rebel’s for Christ Organizations Rebel Review Staff $100 Club Quiz Bowl French Club French National Honor Society Spanish Club Spanish National Honor Society New Members — Spanish Nat’l Honor Society FBLA New Members — Math Club Drama Club Career Explorers Library Workers Rebels Working Rebels Playing Rebels Teaching Rebels Relaxing Seniors are Presented With a Most Memorable Prom “This One’s For You J wm mmrn 187 Charlie and Anna Smile Bru. not much longer Sandy enjoys her last prom Sue and M the perfect couple Toby greets everyone Enjoying the BrewTV 189 Sansom Presents the Most... A Lovely Lady' The Finalists My place or yours?! Bo Derek no doubt! Breathtaking Beauty7 192 V s % 1 - if • 1 - ■ Beautiful Girls (?) Ever! Strut your stuff! Rebel Americans Make a Great Comeback! Rebel Americans present their spring concert Laughter in the Rain.” Mr Edmondson participates in the Rock-a-thon Seniors Enjoy Their Last Week of Madness and Merriment Super Heroes to the rescue! Groovy Chics! 197 Don't arque with the What a charming couple' Valedictorian — Belinda Maxwell Salutatorian — Deanna Stone Johnny Reb — Jay Dowdy Miss Emma Sansom — Carol Lewis 1979 Boys’ Girls’ State Representatives Dennis Adams, Mike Densmore Carol Lewis Many Talented Rebels ... Nat l Merit Scholarship Finalists Angela Gray and Steve Stappenbeck Player of the Week Awards Joe Browning. Tim Brown and Alan Dunn 9th Grade All-Tournament B ktball Tyrone Posey and Johnny Merriweather 203 Senior Class Favorites Maria Fowler Teddy Hawk Junior Class Favorites Keith Robinson Julie Mackey The 1980 Senior Notables Lindsay Vann Jeff Stanfield Stephanie McElderry Lennie Coleman The 1980 Senior Notables Tim Baker Kara Overholtzer Carol Patterson Michael Cushing The 1980 Senior Notables Nancy Robertson Thomas Brooks Sara Cranfield David Mostella Brasher Honor’s Day 1980 American History Award — Robbie Byers SGA Award — Mike Densmore Jay Dowdy Trig Award — Landy Manderson Algebra II Award — Laura Cornutt Geometry Award — Mark Williamson French I Award — John Chavers ; French II Award — LauraCornutt Home Ec. Award — Juanita Freeman Klill Trgfylor Library Award — Julie Hanvey r a Biolog Award — Paula Davis Angie Pruitt ™ 8' l Anatomy Physiology Award— Belinda Maxwell! Awarfr— Wade Wofford AnimaLBehavior Award — M Pritchett Aw, Biology Awi Lindsay Vann — Russel Cleveland Kim Livingston onna Thomas Genetics Award — Tim Baker Bacteriology Award — Kara Overholtzer Chemistry II Award — Tony Brooks Physics Award — Landy Manderson Chemistry I Award — Jane Champion Kelly Harrison Sheree Partain DECA Award — Becky Gilbert Danny Campbell MR Chris Daniel FBLA Award FBLA Interviews — Jody Byers Jody Byers Sandra McBurnett FBLA Achievement — Jerri Elliot Barbara Wilburn — onor s Valedictorian — Belinda Ma [ 'Sarutatorian — Deanna Stone Boys’State Representative — Carlton Brookss Girls'State Representative — Sgnya Toliver Miss Emma Sansom — Carol Lewis Jo|pay � ay Dowdy r Senior Notables — Tim Baker 4 t 1 Thomas Brooks Sara Cranfield Lennie Coleman Michael Cushinc Stephanie McEldery David Mostella , Kara OverholtzeV Carol Patterson Nancy Robertson Jeff Stanfield Lindsay Vann Angela Gray Steve Stappenbeck AB Scholarship — Landy Manderson Talledega Scholarship — MikeDensmore Donald McFee DAR GooJffff ensmp ward Twelve Year Perfect Attendance TaV an Editors — Debbie DoB Carol Lewii Frances Duncan Tim Norris Carol Patterson Rebel Review Award — CarltonBrooks V Francisfcarstarphe Suzanni Cofelt ■ uiz Bowl ■ - Landy Manderson| David Mostella Steve Stappenbec Deanna Stone RL L. Pendland Award — Ala Dunn Vtelton Burgess Award — Phil Collins Dutch BaMiolzer Award — Alan Dunn Bogie Mize Award — John Margadonna James Wallace f brings joy and sadness. I This Was the Year... itr No longer were there upperclassmen to tease us. We were the SENIORS! The honor of the Senior yell, and the Senior section at assemblies were ours. This was a year of conflicting feelings. We were between the past and the future. Behind us are happy memories, the magic thrill of the Prom, frosty nights filled with wild peering at football games, carefu tanmng and-hard for bonfires and assemblies five ad lies Commencement and then ...? We are proud of the past but it is already receding into misty memories. We know our lines; we have our props; r ■ . «jl - our costumes are chosen; and we’re ready to enter the part for which we ve . V practiced. THIS WAS THE YEAR we found our futures « ' - % « The Commencement Exercises Valedictorian Belinda Maxwell Salutatorian Deanna Stone of the Class of 1980. Charlie Gargus is presented with the Maurice Hoffman cup Mike Densmore is presented with the Nell Martin cup Jay Dowdy is presented with the Vera Cosby 217 We love you Mrs Dickson!!! It's almost time 216 The Rebel Americans sing The Times of Your Life i .il 4 Is my tassel right? DOTH E'S STAR FASHIONS 213 North 27th Street Gadsden, Alabama Phone 547-7245 Parent — Teacher — Student Associations 1979-1980 President — Mrs. Peggy Logan I st Vice President — Dr. James Condra 2nd Vice President— Mrs. Pat Wofford Secretary— Mrs. Barbara Reed Treasurer— Mrs. Shirley Meadows You've Come a Long Way, baby! 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