South Decatur High School - Cougarama Yearbook (Greenburg, IN)

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' fir uu tififir Xt r i i rn f yv0n rtu f, a tu UV f f f' 1 COUGARAMA 1975-1976 Volume VIII South Decatur High School Greensburg, Indiana Presented by the Cougarama Staff Two-hundred years ago our nation was formed on Spirit and Patriotism. This bicentennial year brings back many memories of past history. We know that these people must have had a great amount of spirit to keep going through the long up- ward climb to freedom; and these same people had a special patriotism with the pride they held so dear for their country. We still find this in the people today, why else would everyone so enthusiastically celebrate this becentennial year? It’s a good thing people have spirit- momentum and patriotism-pride, in happenings that concern them. Can you im- agine a country without Spirit, or even a school! South's roaring fans show their spirit at the South Decatur vs. North Decatur ballgame. The Band shows their spirit everytime they march out onto the football field or into the gym. Here they made posters for the halls trying to get everybody’s enthusiasm up for the coming ballgame. Six spiriters show their Cougar patriotism on Sock Day. It was held for the Girls Basketball team before their sectional. Here are the MVP’s for Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball and other trophy winners: Jim Gault, Byron Baltus, Tammy Huff, Paul Schwering, Jeff Layton, Kevin Hamer, Mike Huber. At the South Decatur vs. North Decatur Varsity Football game. The North raffle ball was switched with a S.D. ball, but returned in time for the drawing. Here our cheerleaders return the right foot- ball. Thank goodness for the Adult Booster Club. They even get into the act. Here Norman Campbell rides the Adult Booster Club’s float at Homecoming. Washington Crossing the Delaware!” School Life 6-21 Athletics 22-55 Organizations 56-79 Seniors 80-93 Album 82-113 Administration 120-123 Advertising 124-143 Index 144-147 Editor’s Page 148-149 Closing 150-152 P A T R I 0 T I S M Opening 3 4 The Cougarettes carry the flag across the gym for the raising and the National Anthem. Come Rain, Hail, Sleet or Snow, the enthusiam of the adult boosters never fails. They still show up to support their team. The Jr. High football team sure got it all together when they skunked their op- ponents. Opening Here one of the history classes assembled a museum of past history. What would happen to South Decatur High School if the students had no spirit? We’d go down the drain that’s for sure! However, you can rest assured South’s spirit is not in danger. Students are really active in every activity in school. South has so much spirit to do things and patriotism to represent their school that they go near and far to show everyone that South Decatur High School exists. We experience this patriotism for South and spirit to accomplish every time we go to a sports event whether it’s home or away, when we have spirit days, decorate the halls, have pep sessions, go on field trips, and when groups, organizations, or individuals participate in contests. All these and many more spread the word “South Decatur is here and beware it has the SPIRIT and PATRIOTISM to come out on top”! Christie Campbell, cheerleader mascot, yells for the Cougars and her brother. Spirit and tension climbs as the fans rise to their feet at a close ballgame. Reserve cheerleaders. Gall Holcomb, Mary Ann Phillips get the fans roaring. Opening 5 School Life ?y «i i .� 3- i££® x i L r. :tc ft School Life iEZi'i M i • V « ;' 5F1 __ 4 Parent Pep and Pupil Pep! Here at South “Spirit of 76 means many things. Besides being the Senior slogan, Spirit of 76” also refers to the school spirit this year at South. This year found many more people, including the parents, involved in school spirit festivities. The Adult Booster Club not only organized spirit among the parents, but also provided fan buses for away games and suppers before many varsity games. Boot Day, 50’s Day, Sock ’em Day, Farmer's Day, and Rope ’em Day are but a few of the spirit days here at South. With more pep sessions than ever before, more and more students and teachers participated. Decorating lockers of athletes, painting windows, and draping the halls with spirit raising signs were but a few of the duties undertaken by students, as school spirit radiated to touch everyone. Gail Holcomb, Sandy Bewley, and Patricia Ryle along with parents and students keep a close watch on the var- sity football game. Mike Huber helps Miss Ayer and Mrs. Sipe as Coach Mollaun helps Renee Altman and Cyndi Ogle in a race to put on football uniforms at a pep session. (The teachers lost the race.) Y-e-l-l; Yell! Students, teachers and parents show varied emotions as Sue Emly and Jeff Wills announce the homecoming ac- tivities from the press box. A basketball game finds the pep band and Cougarettes on their feet and cheering the Cougar team on. The girls basketball team is announced and honored at a pep session. Seventh and eighth grade cheerleaders lead cheers at a junior high pep ses- sion. Pep! 9 Lockers, Lockers, Lockers! Lockers are a very important part of school life, although they are seldom regarded as such. Lockers are kicked, slammed, jammed, and are often a scapegoat for our feelings toward homework and sometimes school in general. From the locker that never opens the first time to the locker stuffed with paper so that it never locks, we find a wide variety of individual” lockers. The oc- cupants, whether one or several, make each locker a bulletin board for self-expression. Although students of each locker section change each year, lockers will continue to be each person’s small and very per- sonal part of our school. Center: Home of an avid football fan. 10 Lockers Above: Jeff McIntyre seems to be hav- ing problems finding his math assign- ment. his English book, his spelling paper, or ANYTHING in his locker! A coaxing hand opens a locker. The sign says Plan Ahead and that’s what this student should have done before stashing today's assignment—somewhere. Poems and pictures sentimentally decorate this locker. Left: In the between-class-rush a coat sleeve gets left in a locker door. Lockers 11 Phys. ed. teacher Roberta Sipe gives her support as a student vaults over the horse. CO CO CO Q o With cries of Do we have to take showers? sounding throughout the locker room, another year of phys. ed. begins. Physical education involves many different types of activities including beginning gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, softball, football, and golf, to name just a few. Junior high students are required to take twelve weeks of phys. ed., while freshmen and sophomores take one semester each year. Physical education is also offered each summer and many students taking driver’s education take it then also. The summer phys. ed. course is truly a co-ed class with the boys and girls participating together. Physical education is like its name says—education of your physical body. Our phys. ed courses give each one of us a sample of various ac- tivities and sports we will participate in for the rest of our lives. It also helps to strengthen our bodies which in turn helps us to become more mentally aware. And by the way—“Yes, you do HAVE to take a shower! Classmates “spot Becky Dixon as she practices on the balance beam. 12 Phys. Ed. Classes The balance beam seems to be a favorite of the girls as It helps in coor- dination and gracefulness. Phys. ed. teacher Will Mulroney watches the lines as Jr. High boys play volleyball. Everyone’s in position as the ball is returned over the net. Phys. Ed. Classes 13 On Saturday, October 4, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. the Grand Prix bicycle race was held. In the chilly fall air, the 60-lap race took over an hour to complete. The money-making project was sponsored by the National Honor Society, and although a few wrecks did occur, all of them were minor. Scott Hime, the commentator, kept the audience informed as was necessary, as the FFA team lost only by one-half lap to the Cross Country team. Of course, everyone shall remember the 56th lap when Kenny Marshall rode with no hands, and the 60th lap when Jeff Layton drank a Coke as he finished the race. Also to be remembered is that the expected winner, the Lettermen's Club, was dis- qualified due to unsportsmanlike conduct. Much time, effort, and planning by the National Honor Society made possible our first N.H.S. 15-mile Grand Prix bicycle race as a new tradition at South. Kevin Hamer ends up on his knees as Larry Nieman quickly mounts his blcy- Mike Huber prepares to take off. cle as brother Tom races to the infield. 14 Grand Prix The changing of a rider, and the yelling of encouragement completes the scene at the bicycle race. Mike Huber rests after finishing his part of the race for the Lettermen’s Club. The winning team, the Cross Country team, consisting of Kenny Marshall, Jeff Layton. Larry Nieman, Tom Nieman, and scorekeeper Kathy Miller. Grand Prix 15 Charlene Tungate escorted by Larry Nieman. Kathy Stier escorted by Doug Sharp. Cindy Cooper escorted by Scott Perkins. Penny Duvall escorted by David Hensley. 16 Homecoming The Senior Float: winner of the Best Float Award. Riders: Piccolo player. Tammy Hoard: Drummer. Jim Isreal; Soldier with flag. Brian Hess: other flag bearers. Sandy Horan and Sandy Bryant. Trumpet players in tractor cab. Marcia Bass and Sharon Beatty. Driver. Kathy Miller. Homecoming ... A Product of Everyone’s Effort On September 20. 1975. at 2:00 p.m. the Homecoming Game officially began with our opponents being Batesville. Actually countless hours had been put in before this. With the building of floats and the planning of the parade, everyone found some way to include their work in making the Homecoming possible. At half-time of the game, the 1975 Homecoming Queen Pen- ny Duvall was crowned by 1974 Queen Linda Bruns and was given a dozen red roses by Student Council Vice-President Cyndi Ogle. The Senior Queen Candidates were: Cindy Cooper escorted by Scott Perkins. Penny Duvall escorted by David Hensley. Kathy Stier escorted by Doug Sharp, and Charlene Tungate escorted by Larry Nieman. The Court consisted of: Terrie Hoard escorted by Roger Thompson; Jenny Foster escorted by Gary Richardson; Jackie Murphy escorted by Lynn Shireman; Becky Dixon escorted by Tim Bruns; and Suzie Lewis escorted by Line Ogle. The homecoming activities actually started at 12:00 noon with a parade featuring floats, candidates, the Court, community fire trucks, and a scout color guard through Westport. The theme of the parade centered around the Bicentennial and the Senior float with the theme Stars and Stripes and Cougar Victories Forever won the Best Float award. A new award, the President’s award went to the Junior float titled Battle at Bulldog Run”. A special thanks is extended to everyone for the homecoming, as it was tru- ly a product of everyone’s effort. i % m i’ i With surprise evident. 1975 Homecoming Queen Penny Duvall accepts a dozen red roses from Cyndi Ogle, as her escort David Hensley watches. Batesville may have won the homecoming game; but, it will always be remembered that the Bulldogs only won it in the last 30 seconds of the ballgame, and after a hard fought battle. Freshmen Jackie Murphy escorted by Lynn Shiremen. Sophomore Jennie Foster escorted by Gary Richardson. Center: Senior Float-riders. Jim Israel and Tammy Hoard accept the Best Float Award for the Seniors. Left: The Junior float, titled The Battle of Bulldog Run. with Terrie Hoard and Billy Gatewood riding, won the President's Award. eco ' r'C 7 Just an Old-Fashioned Love Song For the first time in South's history, by choice of the steering committee, the 1975 Prom was not held in our gym. The place? The Ramada Inn atop one of the many beautiful hills of Nashville, Indiana. A three- course buffet dinner was served in the “old- fashioned” decor of the Heritage Room. The band Sunshine officially got the Prom under way when they played the theme, “Just an Old-Fashioned Love O Song” as King Tom Smith and Queen Lisa Johnson CO traditionally danced the first dance. The after-prom was held at Columbus Skateland; and the breakfast was served by the Junior parents in the school cafeteria. Our 1975 Prom King and Queen: Tom Smith and Lisa John- son. The couples of the Court and the King and Queen begin the dancing. 18 Prom Left: The Prom pages: seated; Susan Gorman, Sandy Bruns; stan- ding; Tammy Huff. Larry Mauer, Jim Bruns, Jim AmRhein, Gail Holcomb, Mark Campbell. Below: Teachers watch as the dance floor becomes crowded. Surprise, gratitude, and happiness is shown as Lisa Johnson is announced Prom Queen. Prom 19 Student Arts and Crafts Many students may wonder just what art class involves. Abstract designs, crafts, furniture, mobiles, and working with wood and metal are but a few of the things high school art students do. Both seventh and eighth graders take a mini art course of six weeks as an opportunity to accustom them to working with their hands in a relaxed atmosphere. Each year the art department prepares an art show for public visitation during the Spring Musical. Many long hours of work under the direction of Mr. Robert Ciscell, art teacher, are needed by every art student to help make this possible. Upon asking art students why they like art class, the invariable reply states that it's a relaxing class and a challenge to create artistic objects with your hands and last but not least it ACTUALLY is a fun class! Brian Thompson smiles beneath a gap- ing open mouth constructed by Art II student Dennis Benge. Donna Kroger cleans the glue from her tissue-on-glass assignment. Art IV student Charla Cross prepares to turn in her project titled“Tea for Two . 20 Student Artwork Jane Beckett, a seventh grader, works on her mobile of twisted paper shapes. Using something old to make something beautiful is part of craft fun. An interesting array of glass and mirror work is displayed in the showcase. Sharon Padgett apparently is enjoying glueing spools together to form what? She’s not sure . . . yet. Student Artwork 21 Sports 4 j? Sports With a pat and a word of encourage- ment, Coach Mollaun gives Jim Gault some advice. Varsity Football team, I to r; First Row: John Dwiggins, Willie Black, Steve Sharp. Mike Huber, Kevin Hamer, Paul Schwering, Bill Pearl, James Gault. Gordon Jacobs, Ken Stone. Second Row: Byron Baltus, Rick Bewley, Mark Campbell, Rick Callahan. Tony Harrison, Tim Stone, Tom Bruns, Scott Hime, Coach Mollaun, Asst. Coach Flack. Third Row: Kelly Castor, Daryl Taylor, Dirk Cooper, Darius Holcomb, Jim AmRhein, Jim Bruns, Roger Krzyzanowski, Tony Wills, Asst. Coach Mulroney. Fourth Row: Rick Shelton, Roger Fromer, Mike Crabtree, Gary Wilkinson, Dave Elliott, Karl Knight, John Childers. Bernard Schwering, Matt Galbraith. Fifth Row: Melvin Castor, Jeff Griewe, Larry Lawson, Billy Thomas. Sixth Row: William Johnson, Marty Porter. 24 Varsity Football Left: With everyone doing their part, the Cougars continue to move the ball forward. Below: Karl Knight receives a hand-off from Mark Campbell, as the lineman do their duty. After getting off to a slow start the Football team bounced back and showed their true colors by win- ning the last six games of the season to end up with a 6-4 record against very strong competition. The team in my opinion was the best ever” football team at South Decatur, as can be supported by the many records that were set—Single Season rushing record by the team with 2329 yards for the season, Single game rushing record by team with 459 yards versus East Central. Also individual records fell as well, Mike Huber did it all setting a new single season in- dividual rushing record with 1019 yards plus in- dividual single game rushing record of 329 yards, single game scoring record of 32 points. Mike set all these records while missing two games with a broken arm. The team was very close knit and played with a great amount of pride in themselves and their team. Every victory was a team effort and every team member did his job. With each game the team gain- ed more confidence and improved tremendously. The quality of the team is evident in the fact S.D. lost a very hard fought game to eventual State Champ Lawrenceburg, 21-14, and S.D. could just as easily have won that game. Many athletes were honored at the Athletic Banquet for their achievements: Mike Huber MVP; and outstanding back, Kevin Hamer Paul Schwer- ing, Outstanding Offensive Lineman; Kevin Hamer Byron Baltus; Outstanding Defensive Lineman; Jim Gault Most Tackles and Most Defensive Points. All in all it was a very good season that all could be proud of and remember. Also Jim Gault and Kevin Hamer were named to the all-conference team. 6-4 Season S.D. Grid Iron varsity Football 25 Left: The cheerleaders lead the fans as everyone awaits the outcome of the play. Below: Most Valuable Player Mike Huber gains some valuable yardage for the Cougars. Mark Campbell hands off to Karl Knight as Bill Pearl blocks. 26 Varsity Football Right: Byron Baltus gets another back behind the line. Below: The South Decatur wishbone formation. Above: William Johnson, manager, performs one of his many tasks in mak- ing sure Gordon Jacobs and Byron Baltus receive something to drink. Left: After a hard run, Mike Huber pauses for refreshment. •Team ran from wishbone T formation, and all of our offense was based on the triple option play! 'Best game of season was against Aurora where we won 21-7 against a tough Aurora team! •Offensive line was biggest factor in this year's success! Mollaun’s Mighty Men 27 Coaches . . . A Special Thank-You Do we as students ever take any time to actually thank our coaches? Maybe so, but no words can ever express our gratitude for these teachers who devote so much to us. When you stop to think about it, wouldn’t you agree that coaches are the most patient people in the world? How else could they drag us out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to come to practice before school, or on Saturdays? And also spend hours after school just so we can practice. Our coaches become not only teachers but also very special friends. They give us so much of their time, and in exchange we’re expected to do our best possible. We’re not perfect, in fact we’re a long way from it, but as long as coaches give us so much and hold high expectations for us, we as students shall always attempt to do our utmost. So consider this a very, very special thank-you to all our coaches. Football coaches, assistant Will Mulroney. head Dan Mollaun, and assistant Dennis Flack try to predict the out-come of the Cougar’s next play. The Cougars lost this ballgame to Batesville. Coach Forrest Gray watches and ad- vises his Young Cougars as they gain yardage. Girls basketball coach Joy Ayre gives her team some tips before they go against Greensburg's girls for the first time. Junior High Football coaches Bill Ott and Forrest Gray have the pleasure of presenting team members with cer- tificates. and two young up-coming Cougars with trophies. Coach Flack watches anxiously for the outcome of the play. This year's Reserve Football team had a record of 1-1. The Cougars defeated county rival North Decatur 12-6 and lost to Brown County 18-12. The future Cougars were led by the running of Harlan Hull with Bernard Schwering earning the Sportsmanship Trophy for outstanding dedication to the football program. Reserve team is coached by Mr. Flack. With Mr. Will Mulroney as coach, the frosh team beat East Central 26-0 and lost to Batesville. Reserve Frosh First row: Roger Fromer, Rich Shelton, Melvin Castor, Bernard Schwer- ing, Larry Lawson. John Childers. Second row: Karl Knight. Keith Adams. Mike Crabtree. Billy Thomas. Third row: Jeff Griewe, Dave Elliott, Matt Galbraith. Fourth row: Marty Porter, Mgr.; Coach: Mulroney. Reserve Frosh Football 29 Jr. High Football team. I. to r.: 1st row: Jack Israel. Chuck Kirtman. Jim Herbert. Kelly Agnew. Mike IBewley, Mike Duvall. Greg Gault Greg Bradshaw. Gary Cunningham. Jay Maddux, Leif Egan. Mike Castor. 2nd row: Roger Powers. Mike Manlief. Jack Neukam Tim Bruns. Terry Glover. Rolland Giles. Mike Guthrie. Mark Guthrie. Ken Childers. Brian Huff. Eddie Brewer. Kenny Whipper. 3rd row: Scott Sanders. Jim Brewer. Tony Arnett. Mike Cline. Greg Adams. Richard Powers. Terry _F° .-Greg Kramer Jerry Dwiggins. Scott Shields. Jeff McIntyre. 4th row: Rob Baltus. managers Jim Shonk. Danny King. Fred Eddleman. J R Stuart. Mark Blauvelt. Jeff Shonk. Coach Bill Ott. Assistant Coach. Forrest Grey. Jr. High Football Team Has Winning Season The Junior High football team had a very successful season. Their record was 3-2 with one tied ballgame. The many eighth grade boys on the team gave much leadership and were responsible for the success of the team. They were very hard working and enthusiastic, which as Coach Ott told us, made them very easy and fun to coach. The seventh graders on the team were small and inex- perienced but they contributed much to the total success of the team. The boys will go on to make future Cougar teams better and more successful. The action is rough and tangled during a Junior High football game. Jr. High Football 30 Jr. High Football The action keeps everyone ready as Jenny Foster returns a serve. Volleyball Girls Gain Experience. The Varsity Volleyball team had but two girls with previous varsity experience. Although the team was unexperienced, they quickly became a close knit group and learned much. They are a rebuilding team, and with the loss of only one senior the outlook for next year’s team is very promising. Tammy Huff was voted most Valuable Player. The reserve volleyball team consisting of freshman and sophomores, also gained valuable ex- perience. With only one previous volleyball player, the team experienced the excitement, unity, and pleasure of playing teammate dependent game. Both the reserve and varsity teams had many close matches. They both won hard-fought battles against Aurora and Jac-Cen-Del. Reserve Volleyball; Cathy Isreal, Monica Bovas, Alisa Lentz, Belva Isreal, Carolyn Osting, Merrl Hempstead. Varsity Volleyball team; Left to right. First row: Coach Sipe. Mgr. Bonnie Young. Second row: Mgr. Charla Cross, Teresa Hagerty, Tammy Huff, Mgr. Peggy. Third: Pam Adams, Cindy Cooper, Debbie Bense, Phonda Low. Fourth: Jenny Foster, Lori Carson, Kim Agnew. Volleyball Volleyball 31 Left: Hustling and bustling is Jeff Layton as he nears the finish of a Cross Country meet. Above: While Larry Nieman is in run- ning concentration. Debbie Bense stands behind and yells on other team members. Left: Racing on to victory is Larry Nieman as part of the team for Cross Country in the Grand Prix. A little out of place with a pigskin are Cross Country members: Front row: Brian Thompson, Tom Nieman, Larry Nieman, Kevin Wilson, Larry Mauer. Back row: Kenny Marshall, Jeff Layton, Brian Hess, and Brad Allen. Through mud or rain, Cougar runners always exhibited large efforts for just a single win. Competition and team pride contributed to the success of the season. Down in school history went the dual meet record of 7-2 and the 11-2 record including all meets. The Cross Country team rewarded themselves by finishing third in the EIAC Conference meet. Superiority came shining through even though the opposing teams were tough. A new school record of 13:20 was set by Jeff Layton breaking the old record of 13:40 set by Mike Cox. The season was considered one of the best ever”. Both the coach and the team were optimistic about each meet as time came along, and it seemed to help out. Over Hill-Over Dale 32 Cross Country Jr. High track team; I. to r., first row; Greg Gault. Melvin Castor. Jeff Blankman, Tim Bruns. Tom Neiman, Lynn Shireman, Matt Galbraith, Brian Thompson, Roger Fromer. Second row: Mike Bewley. Greg Bradshaw, Harley Chase, Kevin Adams. Keith Adams. Scott Hewitt, Brian Huff, Gary Cunningham. Third row: Coach Mulroney, Linda Moorman, Debbie Neal, Rhonda Adams, Kathy Israel, Carol Osting, Judy Wonn, Teresa Owens. Rhonda Adams comes to a At the end of the runway, pole-vaulter dashing finish against a North Brian Huff attempts a leap over the Decatur opponent. bar. Brian Thompson and Tom Neiman pace the Cougars to a victory over North Decatur. Under the direction of Coach Will Mulroney, the Jr. High track team captured the interest of a great many junior high students. Although the team record was 1-4, there were many cinderman who excelled for the team. The 880 relay team, which was only defeated once, consisted of Roger Fromer, Greg Bradshaw, Lynn Shireman, and Kevin Adams. The relay team also broke the 2:00 mark at 1:55 at a meet at Greensburg. Kevin Adams placed fourth at the In- vitational in the 220, while the 880 relay team was fifth at the same meet. Kevin Adams was also voted most valuable runner. Brian Huff pole vaulted to fifth place in the Conference. With much experience gained, the years ahead shall definitely hold a threat for SD opponents. Jr. High Track Jr. High Track 33 Flying high into the air. Bill Pearl hits a two-pointer. Jeff Layton. Bill Pearl, and Roger Thompson pressure the Chargers, re- quiring them to fight for possession of the ball. Varsity Basketball Team: Back row: Coach Bill Seegers. Roger Thompson, Jeff Layton, Jim AmRhein, Bill Pearl, Jim Gault, Tom Bruns. Tracy Gatewood. Front row: Scott Hime. Mark Campbell, Mike Huber. Jeff Wills, manager David Wolterman. 34 Varsity Basketball Junior Jeff Layton makes a quick drive for an easy basket. Hindered by Lack of Height The Varsity basketball team was under the direction of a new coach, Bill Seegers. Although get- ting off to a slow start and never really getting into the swing of the season, the team worked very hard. With only four seniors on the team, many un- derclassmen gained valuable experience which will be of great value next year. A contributing factor, no height, was a major influence to the team’s perfor- mance, although the seniors provided much leadership for the “young team. With the returning underclassmen, the experience, and the entering of the Mid-Hoosier Conference, the outlook appears to be much brighter for our future varsity teams. Varsity Basketball Senior Tom Bruns, high above North Decatur opponent, scores again. Varsity Basketball 35 High in the air and closely guarded, Tracey Gatewood swishes a two- pointer. Jeff Layton has all five South Ripley Raiders after him and the precious orange sphere. Varsity Cougars! 36 Varsity Vasketball Ever Improving The boys on the reserve team have worked hard throughout the season. Even with the season record tilted against them, the boys have repeatedly hustled and improved from game to game. All twelve players have contributed equally in their own way to the team. During the season various members received promotions to the varsity squad. Those playing varsi- ty ball were Tony Wills, Kevin Wilson, and Harlan Hull. The reserve team has gained much during the season in preparation for future varsity teams. Reserve Basketball Reserve Basketball team: First Row; Brad Allen, Jeff Bradshaw. Second Row; Jim Bruns, Darius Holcomb. Dirk Cooper, Gary Richardson, Tony Wills. Third Row; Harlan Hull, Larry Mauer, Coach Will Mulroney, Kelly Castor, William Johnson, Kevin Wilson. Reserve Basketball 37 Jr. Varsity— Jim Bruns fires over the outstretched arms of an opponent. Kevin Wilson pops a quick jump shot from the side. Brad Allen keeps a close watch on his opponent bringing the ball down the court. Tony Wills grimaces as two Raiders get in each other’s way and also in his way. 38 Despite obvious fouling, Roger Fromer sinks a two-pointer. First row. Malt Galbraith, Jeff Coombs, Danny Riddell, Keith Adams, Second row: Gary Richardson. Third row: Dave Elliott, Rick Shelton, Jeff Griewe. Karl Knight. Coach Ott. Fourth row: Roger Fromer, Tom Nieman. Fifth row: Darrell Vanderbur, Brian Thomp- son. Lynn Shireman. High in the air, Tom Nieman fires a foul shot through the hoop. Under the direction of Coach Bill Ott, the freshman basketball team gained valuable ex- perience. Although they had a losing season, the team registered wins over county rival North Decatur, Batesville, and Milan. Many of their losses were by only a few points and could have gone either way in the closing minutes. All the hard work and the anguish of losing by narrow margins will help to make the freshmen a valuable part of our future var- sity and reserve teams. Freshman Basketball Freshman Basketball 39 First row: Brian Huff. Alan Hermesch. Gary Cunningham. Marvin McNealy, Greg Gault. Fred Eddleman. Second row: Kenny Whipple. Frank Rousey, Terry Glover. Leif Egan, Jay Maddux, Eddie Brewer, Mike Bewley. Third row: Mgr. Chuck Kirtman. Jack Neukam, Matt Adams. Greg Bradshaw, Kelly Agnew. Tim Bruns, Roilin Giles, coach Patrick Ulm. Fred Eddleman follows through on a foul shot to add yet another point for the Cougars. The eighth grade basketball team had an outstanding season record with losses to only two teams. They won the Invitational tournament beating first Waldron then North Decatur for the honors. The boys worked hard both offensively and defensively and have showed much improve- ment throughout the season. Offensively, the team averaged 49 points per game while they gave up an average of only 34 points per game. With the help of Kelly Agnew, leading scorer, the eighth grade basketball team posted one of the best season records at South. This team will definitely make their presence known on future Cougar teams. 8th Gr. Basketball 40 8th Grade Basketball 7th Grade Basketball Although the seventh grade basketball team did not compile a very enviable record, the younger Cougars gained a great deal of valuable experience. They participated in one tournament and had a total of 13 games. Through their hard work and deter- mination displayed throughout this season, the junior Cougars will be able to enjoy much success in future seasons to come. A fight for the ball finds Rick Laws and Line Ogle watching as Greg Adams fights for possission of the ball. First row: Mark Johnson, Jeff McIntyre. Todd Garrity, Scott Shields, Line Ogle. Brian Ross, Andy Oldham. Second row: Greg Kramer. Kenny Danforth, Troy Adams, Jimmy Brewer, Greg Adams. Roger Caldwell. Rick Laws. Third row: Mgr. Jimmy Shonk. Mgr. Mark Borden, Richard Powers, Jerry Coombs. Dale Richardson, Larry Hager, coach Dennis Flack. Line Ogle scores on a short jump shot. 7th Grade Basketball 41 First Row: Diane McIntyre. Kim Agnew. Sandy Bewley. Kay Knarr. Belva Irael, Becky McIntyre, Debbie Jones. Second Row: Cindy Cooper. Jenny Foster. Lori Carson. Susan Thompson. Linda Schwering. Third Row: Coach Joy Ayer. Rhonda Low. Sue Emly. Vanessa Hodson Theresa Vanderpohl. Terrie Hoard. Managers (not pictured) Charla Cross. Peggy Hill. 42 Girls Basketball Debbie Jones seems to be wondering what these two girls have up their Diane McIntyre tires a shot above the sleeves. outstretched arms of opponents. Girls prepare for a jump ball as referee Mr. Gardner puts the ball back in play. The girls' basketball team finished with an even 4-4 season record. The girls showed much enthusiasm and gained valuable experience for the coming years. With only one senior starter, thr future for the girls' team appears very promising. The team consisting mainly of underclassmen was under the direction of Coach Joy Ayer, and the managers were Charla Cross and Peggy Hill. Girls' Basketball Lori Carson leaps Into the air for that jump ball. Girls Basketball 43 Below; Varsity Cheerleaders: Sandy Bewley. Alisa Lentz. Debbie Bense, Kim Agnew. Patricia Ryle. YOU ARE IN COUGAR COUNTRY SOUTH DECATUR BOOSTER CLUB Above: Cheerleaders show everyone their spirit as they ride on their Homecoming float. 44 Cheerleaders Below; Reserve Cheerleaders: Laura Ryle, Pam Adams. Mary Anne Phillips, Gail Holcomb. Above; Eighth Grade Cheerleaders: Janet Campbell, Darla Taylor, Rhonda Hoffmeyer, Lisa Moffet. Above; Seventh Grade Cheerleaders: Tammy Huber, Rita Hitchell, Brenda Phelps, Debbie Teitsort. Lett; Freshman Cheerleaders: Bev Hitchell, Becky McIntyre, Kyra Behr- man, Judy Mauer. What is a cheerleader? She's more than a boun- cing mass of energy yelling her lungs out at a ballgame. Cheerleaders not only initiate spirit, but they keep their enthusiasm radiating to all students through the planning of pep skits, pep sessions, and the decorating of halls and lockers. Cheerleaders are always planning new techni- ques to raise school spirit. This year they stole” a North Decatur team—signed football, and replaced it with a South Decatur team—signed football. Before the traditional North-South basketball game, a war- ning ad in the Greensburg paper informed North’s “Old Gray Mare” that “She ain’t what she used to be.” Besides these new ideas we also had our traditional spirit days. With Clash Day, Hat and But- ton Day, Shock ’Em Day, and Boot ’Em Day, the cheerleaders gave everyone a chance to show that we, at South, truly have spirit. Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 45 Official South Decatur Mat Maids: Kneeling: Renee Altman, Janie Smith. Standing: Bev Hitched, Cyndi Ogle, Lori Tetrick, Pat Sizemore, Lori Carson. Gretchen Sims, Debbie Proctor, Cindy Cooper, Denise Davis. 46 Wrestling Left: Tim Bales shakes hands with his op- ponent before beginning his match. Right: The raising of a hand officially shows that Byron Baltus has won his match. Below: Art Smith has his opponent well un- der control as a few more seconds will give him a pin. Coach Forrest Gray nervously paces the floor during a wrestling meet. Wrestling! The wrestling team this year was both young and inexperienced, but being very hard-working they showed enormous amounts of improvement throughout the season. In individual matches their record was 56-46-1, while the team record in dual meets was 1-8. The leading wrestlers were the tri- captains Brian Hitchell, Byron Baltus, and Kevin Hamer. Hitchell was also winner of the conference in the 119-pound class. With the young team and our new coach Forrest Gray, the outlook for our wrestl- ing team appears very bright for future teams. Wrestling Team: Melvin Castor. Greg Allen. Rodney Hewitt. Bernard Schwering, Tim Stone. Brian Hitchell. Second Row: Tim Bales, Tony Harrison, Byron Baltus. Ken Stone, Kevin Hamer. Coach Forrest Gray. Wrestling 47 Jim Gault pickes up a bunt and quickly throws the ball to first base, as Ron Fall jace Helms watches to be sure runner backs him up. steps on second base. With a grimace on his face. Jace Helms follows through with his swing as he hits a home run. ir Randy Huff makes a flying catch on third base. Members of the 1975 Varsity Baseball Team: Jim Gault, Ron Fall, Kevin McCullough, Jace Helms, Kenny Marshall, Mark Campbell. Steve AmRhein, Jim AmRein, Brian Hitchell, Mark Oliphant, Mike Huber, Tracy Gatewood. Randy Huff, Troy Hill, Daryl Taylor, Gary Richardson. 48 Baseball Ron Fall throws a Knuckle ball against Brookville. Steve AmRhein gets another hit for the Cougar team. Home 4 Columbus East 5 6 Franklin 4 9 Hauser 7 13 second game 1 0 Lawrenceburg 10 1 Batesville 4 3 Batesvllle 6 13 North Decatur 0 4 Connersville 3 0 Greensburg 1 1 Milan 9 0 Rushville 4 1 Martinsville 4 7 East Central 4 1 second game 9 0 Aurora 10 5 East Central 6 4 Milan 5 3 Brookville 9 1 Aurora 2 1 Lawrenceburg 4 6 Waldron 7 5 Greensburg 3 6 Brookville 7 Although the baseball team had a losing season record, statistics cannot nearly illustrate the con- structive gains the 1975 baseball team made. In more than two-thirds of the games lost, we lost by only one run. With the loss of only four seniors the outlook for next year’s team appears bright. Steve AmRhein received the Most Valuable Player Award, while Ron Fall was named outstanding pitcher. Underclassman Mark Campbell was the leading hitter. Baseball Baseball 49 With concentration apparent, Kevin Hamer heaves the shotput. Brad Allen gracefully pole-vaults. As every cinderman knows, time is a very important factor. Members of the 1975 track team are: Kevin Wilson , Roger Kr- zyzanowski, Byron Baltus, Kevin Hamer , Scott Hime , Randy Yeager. Jim Bruns. Chris Clarkson, Brad Allen , Tom Bruns , Brian Hess , Mike Cox , Jeff Layton , Tony Wills . Larry Nieman . Bill Pearl , Rick Bewley . Lettermen 50 Boys’ Track As runners round the curve, we find Brian Hess and Chris Clarkson in the pack. With encouragement from spectators, Rick Bewley shows the winning form enabling him to set a new school record. Records Broken in 75 Tom Bruns on his way to a new school record. Although the season record for the 1975 track team stood at 4-6, the team had a good season breaking many previous records. The team placed 4th in the conference. Rick Bewley placed 6th in the conference with a high jump of 6 feet. In new school records, Rick Bewley high- jumped to 6’4”, while Tom Bruns charged the hurdles to a 16.5 clocking. Mike Cox, the only senior on the team, set new school marks in the 220 and 100 yard dash with 23.1 and 10.2 respectively. Jeff Layton established a new record in the 2-mile run with 10:13.5. Mike Cox was voted the most valuable runner. With the loss of only one team member, the 1976 track team looks optimistic for next year when the record-breakers will be back to better their stan- ding school records. Experience could be a key fac- tor also. Cindermen Boys' Track 51 Below: Jenny Foster concentrates before throwing the shotput. Above: Coach Ayer advises manager Charla Cross in applying medical aid to Linda Bruns after a fall on the track. 52 Girls Track 0 I Cinderwomen Girl Cindermen Set New Records The girl's track team, dominated by un- derclassmen, shattered many records this season. The new records are: hurdles set by Linda Bruns, 100 yard dash by Kathy Stier, the mile by Donna Kroger, the shotput by Jenny Foster, the 220 by Veronica Brancamp, the 880 and softball throw by Rhonda Low, and the long jump by Cindy Cooper. New relay records were set in the 440 by Sue Emly, Kathy Stier, Sue Schiedler, and Sandy Bewley. The 880 yard relay was set by Linda Bruns, Cindy Cooper, Rhonda Low, and Mary Anne Phillips. Linda Bruns received the Most Valuable Player Award. Although the season record was 3-5, some meets were close and the meet with Aurora was lost by only one-third of a point! The team finished fifth in E.I.A.C., and with the loss of only three seniors, next season appears promising for the girl's track team. Left: Coach Ayer gives some last- minute advice to the 440 relay team. Front row (left to right): Veronica Brancamp, Lisa Johnson, Linda Bruns. Sue Scheidler, Cindy Cooper, Jenny Foster. Second row: Donna Kroger, Mary Anne Phillips, Kim Agnew, Sandy Bewley. Sandy Bruns, Kathy Miller. Rhonda Low. Third row: asst, coach Mrs. Sipe, Kathy Stier, Theresa Vanderpohl, Sue Emly, Susan Gorman, managers. Debbie Bense, Peggy Hill, Coach Ayer. Not pictured: manager Charla Cross. Girls Track 53 Here Jeff Wills takes a practice swing before addressing the ball. Golf team: Roger Thompson. Jeff Wills. Steve Thompson. Coach Richard Hoffmeyer. Charlie Hoover. Bill Beard. William Johnson, Greg Allen. Calm, cool, and collected, Greg Allen is ready to sw- ing. 54 Golf Roger Thompson just had a long straight drive down the fairway. 1975 Most Valuable Player Jeff Wills practices his chip shot. The 1975 golf team finished with an impressive 10-9 season record. They captured fourth place in both the conference and sectional meet. All- conference Steve Thompson received outstanding golfer award while Jeff Wills was most valuable golfer. Under Coach Richard Hoffmeyer, the team worked very hard and put in a lot of time beyond practice. With many golfers returning, the team has set high goals for next season. Coach Hoffmeyer reports that they are looking for an undefeated season, conference championship, and a possible trip to the regional. What more can we say besides a sincere good-luck to our 1976 golf team? Swinging Cougars Golf 55 Organizations mi vm - fvf « a ; • . ► Jil . M,| ,V. � ► y A i - ir. ; : U : fi ; )«! ‘ 1 - • _: � - :� . � + h:« «% «� « -7 J- 9 A )V4 v £ Organizations Farmers of America FFA Farmers of South Decatur Arise! The FFA chapter of S.D. was chartered in November of 68 and is associated with the state and national FFA organization. They enter contests of all kinds ranging from speeches to farming. Both in and out of contests, future farmers try to improve in leadership, citizenship, cooperation, and patriotism. Improving is their main function as a group. Being an FFA member provides a chance for young men to travel around the state proving themselves as future farmers. Mr. Rueben Kissel gives some helpful advise to Kenny Gatewood. F.F.A. Sweetheart Dabble Bense Dirk Cooper rests for a moment along the track before he takes a few more laps around the track during the N.H.S. 15 mile Grand Prix. The F.F.A team came in second. 58 F.F.A. F.F.A. Officers: Greg Richardson, reporter: Joe Wiley, treasurer; Robert Brancamp, vice-president: Robert (Butch) Owens. President: Alan Johnston, secretary: Dirk Cooper sentinel These are the 1978 officers. Welding is one of the many skills F.F.A. students nave the S O F.F.A. Chapter Members—First row- Rueben Kissei 1975 officers President—Brian Hitchei! Treasurer—Butch Owens Secretary—Jim Gault. Reporter—Pau Schwer ng. Vce- esjdert— Larry Neiman. Sentinel—Alar Johnston, Second row- Kenny Milburn, Sharon Miiburn. Patrcia Pyle. Kathy MHIer, Dirk Cooper Rick Callahan Paul Johanmgman Rick Koors Mark Duerstocx. Tom Bede� Joe Moorman. Third row: Ralph Johnon Robert Hardebecx Robbie Bower Don.ra Gatewood. Bernard Schwenng. Gordon Denny. Earl Asncraft. Jay Johnson. Patricia Schreiner Tonya VcHett. Fourth row Joe Dwiggms. Richard Fry, Rich Wilson Je Combs Brian Capper. John Dwiggms. V ke Hempstead Phillip Hardebeck Randy Hu Brad Richardson. Ronnie Moore Clay Robers Harder Prar e Greg Richardson. David Gatewood. Kerry Gatewood Fifth row Brian -ess Ton- Niemar Lynn Sh reman David Koors. Ed Johanmgman Randy Saylor. Joe Wiley. Scott Perk rs. Rom e CaJdwe Edd e Af- foider Rat Schoettmer Not Pictured. Mark Shera. Pete Adams FF 59 Council Student Council For Students and Faculty So If it can be done, the Student Council tries to change a “want into something that “is”. It's not always certain, but it is a sure effort. And, it works for O both students and faculty alike. 2 The Student Council is our main link between the whole student body and faculty. It attempts to make school life a little better for those who have to live it, by additions or improvements throughout the year. Most of the convocations given by Student Council are educational as well as entertaining and break the monotony of the school day. Representatives from each grade level and sponsor Mr. Paul Hickey make up our Student Coun- cil. They work to serve everyone better. Penny Duvall, being escorted by David Hensley, prepares to take her stand on the field as everyone anxiously awaits the announcement of Homecoming queen. Rev. Bob Harrington smiles as he sur- prises many with his manner of con- ducting his talks of religion. Members of the Student Council are front row: Cyndi Ogle, Scott Hime. Second row: Trina Barnes. Alisa Lentz. Gail Holcomb. Kim Agnew. Kathy Miller, Marcia Bass, Joyce Hitchell. Theresa Vanderpohl. Third row: J.R. Stuart, Terry Gatewood. Greg Allen, Kelly Agnew. Jeff Bradshaw, Kelly Castor, Kenny Hooten, Mark Campbell, Susan Bruns, Lynn Shireman. 60 Student Council National Honor Society The National Honor Society was responsible for the 1st annual N.H.S. Grand Prix bike race. It was held on October 4, 1975, on Seibel Field and had five entries. The team winners received in- dividual trophies. The Cross Country team won. National Honor Society hopes to make this an an- nual affair. The Society participated in various other activities throughout the year, a few being bake sales and raking leaves. Their activities rotate around the idea of making money for their one major event—the iniation of new members in the spring. The officers for the 1975-76 National Honor Society are: president, Sue Emly; vice-president, Tom Bruns; treasurer, Marcia Bass; secretary, Linda Johannigman. Their sponsor is Mrs. Mary Jo Fox. Far right: Byron Baltus and Greg Allen check over the records of treasurer Marcia Bass. Near right: Sue Emly, Ralph Johnson. Kathy Miller. Terry Gatewood, and Linda Johan- nigman carefully watch a mysterious hand (belonging to Marcia Bass) point to the club's financial records. National Honor Society members; seated: Kathy Miller. Marcia Bass. Sue Emly. Linda Johannigman, Cyndi Ogle. Standing: Ralph Johnson. Greg Allen. Scott Hime, Byron Baltus, Tom Bruns. Terry Gatewood. Brian Hitchell. National Honor Society 61 Club In Aetion For Others Key Club members under the direction of Mr. Joe Rankin and sponsored by the Westport Kiwanis Club fill in most of their spare time after school and on Saturdays on projects aiding the school and community. Such projects are the paper drives, movies at holidays, a blanket toss during one of the basketball games, and slave days in which the Key Club members work for people of the community. Their enjoyment ac- tivities include camp-outs at Brown County, visits to the “Y , and taking in a baseball game of the Cincinnati Reds. The club also built a float for the Homecoming. Meetings are held every other Tuesday. Marty Porter represents the Key Club's Homecoming float with the bicentennial theme of “U.S. victory in '76 , Our vic- tory in 75 . Front Row—(left to right) Kenny Hooten, David Hensley Pres., Brian Capper. Ralph Johnson, Byron Baltus. Second Row—Jeff Layton, Jeff Combs, Dave Elliot, Marty Porter, Mark Oliphant, Darris Holcomb, Troy Hill, Dave Walterman, Jay Johnson, William Johnson. Third Row—Willie Black, Tom Bruns, Jim Bruns, Kevin Wilson, Jim AmRein, Larry Mauer. Roger Kr- zyzanowski. Randy Saylor, Joe Wiley, Jeff Bradshaw, and Joe Rankin, sponsor. 62 Key Club The South Decatur Pep Club Pep Club £ Q We’ve got spirit! How about you? It seems to be the biggest controversial question around the halls at South this year. Pep Club and Pep Band work to promote the spirit that is somewhere in everyone. At ballgames, pep sessions, and on spirit days, Cougar pep fans show with their enthusiasm that they are backing the Cougars all the way. Members of Pep Club and Pep Band do almost anything to be into the spirit of things. They decorate the walls of the gym with a variety of posters, get really excited at the ballgames, and beat the drum at a tense moment. Mrs. Mollaun, sponsor of Pep Club, and Mr. Ren- fro, sponsor of Pep Band, even work against each other a little to see who really has the most spirit. It’s quite a struggle. But we know that we do have spirit and lots of it, we were just wondering about you! So if you’ve got spirit to spare, you better get in Pep Club or Pep Band and let it show! Pep Band; Row 1 (I. to R.): D. Kroger, S. Bryant, A. Biddinger. K. Miller. S. Bruns, S. Emly, K. Stier, S. Horan. Row 2: M. McCullough, C. Childress, L. Chambers. B Moore. C. Osting, T. Owens, T. Moffett. Row 3; P. Schreiner, K. Quirk, R. Low, S. Manlief. M. Stillabower. C. Richard- son, A. Lentz. Row 4: D. Vanest. B. Moore, R. Ferris. J. Foster, R. Brewer, C. Powers, M. McCullough. Row 5: M. Caster, A. Waltermire, L. Gault, C. Israel, M. Sturdivant, J. Owens, S. Wells. Row 6: J. Johnson, J. Wonn, S. Beatty. M. Bass, D. Jones, B. Israel. Row 7: D. Fogle, K. Hooten, D. Coombs, A. Lentz, N. Chrippen. Not pictured: T. Hoard, D. Israel. Pep Club Pep Band 63 Society Teresa Hancock serves Randy Martin a glass of punch at the Sunshine Sweetheart Dance. £ cc £ CO The Sunshine Society is a very busy organiza- tion. Sponsored by Mrs. Capper and Mrs. Steven- son, the club has a Sweetheart Dance in February, sells candy, goes caroling to nursing homes and hospitals, and has an Ideal Lady Tea. The Sunshine Society dues are used as a donation to the Riley Hospital Fund. The club officers are: Teresa Vanderpohl, presi- dent; Sandy Horan, vice-president; Jill Owens, recor- ding secretary; Denise Hermesh, corresponding secretary; Kathy Stier, treasurer; Charla Cross and Marian Herbert, Ideal Lady Chairmen. Kathy Stier. treasurer collects dues from Marian Herbert, as president and vice-president preside over a meeting. Left to Right; first row: Sandy Horan. Kathy Stier. Teresa Vanderpohl. Denise Hermesch, Jill Owens. Second row: Mrs. Steven- son. Carla Deaton. Marcia Bass, Patricia Schriener. Jeane Short. Lu Ann Badgley. Mary Thomas, Sally Wells. Janet Herbert. Shanna Walters. Mrs. Capper. Third row: Lucy McCullough, Pam McCarter. Sharon Beatty. Le Ann Badgley, Susan Thomp- son. Mary Anne Phillips. Kyra Behrman, Kathy Israel. Diane McIntyre. Becky Moore. Fourth row: Freda Watts. Melanie Stillabower, Deborah Sharp. Linda Schwering. Diane McCarter. Christi Arnett. Bev Hitchell. Bev McCullough. Teresa Owens. Pam Bradshaw. Carolyn Osting, Karen Smith. Nina Holcomb. Fifth row: Karen Galyen, Danita Deaton. Connie Wright. Charla Cross. Marian Herbert. Cathy Vanderpohl, Linda Horan, Lori Krzyzanowski, Marcia Horan. Helen Hamilton. June Brancamp, Karen Wilkinson. Donna Kroger. 64 Sunshine Society Homemakers Plans of Homemaking With FHA, homemaking is planned early. The club offers members an opportunity to work as in- dividuals and as a group for the improvement of 3 themselves, their families, and their communities. It Ho helps them realize how to get the best out of everything. pr- On special occasions, FHA decorates parts of the school nicely and whenever possible, they sup- . port school activities when they do not overlap other organizations. During the 1975-76 school year, FHA . is celebrating the thirtieth birthday of the national organization. They have two birthdays to celebrate at the same time: that of the national organization of r_ FHA and that of the good 'ole U.S.A. in its Bicenten- nial year. Debbie Shaw ponders over the idea of being a future homemaker as she investigates with some reading material. Mrs. Howell and members of her Housing class prepare the show- case in order to display one of their many projects. FHA Officers are: president, Susan Runyon; vice-president, Debbie Shaw; secretary, Cheryl Tichenor; treasurer, Jeweline Rousey; historian, Lucy McCullough; parliamentarian, Carol Bradshaw; song leader, Pam McCarter; reporter, Kathy Rousey; public relations, Tina Preston; project chairman, Linda Johanningman. F.H.A. 65 An Action Group c Imagine a beautiful sunset on a tropical island or a warpath on an Indian reservation. That’s what it’s all about—the Reader’s Theatre. The readings mean nothing unless you put your imagination to work. There’s no scenery and no props until you make them with imagination. The idea of Reader’s Theatre came along with the new sponsor, Mr. Joe Pendleton. The traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas plays are also to be presented in addition to the Reader’s Theatre. Plans for the upcoming musicale are underway so last year’s ‘play of the year’ or musicale CALAMITY JANE can be equaled. At the Christmas con- vo the drama club presented “The Grinch That Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess. The lead was played by Christi Arnett. Drama Club: Row 1; Allen Waltermire, Christy Arnett. Martha McCullough. Sherry Frodge. Kim Agnew. Paula Manlief, Carrie Hendricks. Debbie Manlief. Donna Brewer. Row 2; Sandy Bruns. Peggy Hill. Chris Hodson. Terrie Hoard. Teresa Tomlinson, Carol Veercamp, Charla Cross. Tonya Hughes. Jean Wilder, Natalie Hendricks, Trina Barnes. Tracy Altman, Sharon Padgett. Row 3; Danny Hess. Paul Tomlinson, Kim Folks. David Gatewood. Dennis Benge. Mark Shera. Gordon Jacobs. Mark Blauvelt, Tony Taylor, Chris Griner. Art Smith. Row 4; Charlene Tungate, Cindy Cooper. Cyndi Ogle, Renee Altman, Dennis Fogle, Susan Gorman, Debbie Bense, Ann Galloway, Mary Morris, Shirley Manlief, Rocky Ferris, Kim Spoonamore, Pam Bradshaw, Kyra Behrman, Cindy Richardson, Sponsor, Joe Pentleton. 66 Drama Club Activities -o Clubs and organizations play a vital role in school today. Not only do they give us the opportuni- ty. ty to develop our skills, but they also give us many rj hours of satisfaction of working together as a group. To those underclassmen who never join anything, heed the words of one senior as expressed to me: “If I had to do it over again, I’d join and be in every activity and club I possibly could. But some are destined to never know what they missed by not joining. Why be one of those?? Lori Carson enjoys the friendly com- petition of a game of Scrabble. Mike Huber takes over his part of the Lettermen's relay team in the Grand Prix bike race. The South Decatur Marching Cougars perform at a home football game. Club Activities 67 Co-president of FCA Scott Hime leads the varsity basketball team onto the court. Christian Athletes Something new in group organizations was formed for its first year at South. It's the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The purpose of the club is to promote unity, better fellowship among athletes, and Christianity. The FCA is only something new at South. For many years it has been a group organization at other schools across the nation. FCA is really a national organization that tries to get pro and beginner athletes involved with themselves and God. Members meet on Sundays and they play basketball, volleyball, or whatever is decided upon. Huddles of the club members are made so their life problems, religion, or something that is on their mind can be discussed. Everyone is there to help out the others and relieve them of some of their worries. It’s a chance for a little relaxation and a time when they can really express themselves if they want. The interest taken in FCA by many athletes has gotten it off to a good start. Co-presidents are Scott Hime and Tom Bruns, treasurer and secretary is Kevin Hamer, and sergeant-at-arms is Byron Baltus. C' e ou rise 68 F.C.A. First row: Scott Hime, Mark Campbell. Second row: Greg Allen, Tim Richardson, Brad Allen, Kevin Hamer, Kelly Castor, Jim Bruns, William Johnson. Third row: Jeff Layton, Darius Holcomb, Gary Richardson, Roger Krzyzanowski, Jeff Bradshaw, sponsor Norman Denny. Fourth row: Dirk Cooper, Larry Neiman, Brian Hess, Larry Mauer, Tom Bruns, Byron Baltus. Lettermen o tuo a o O Spirit Rises Among Boys They were out to prove they had lots of spirit and they did it. Yes, Cougar Letterman promoted much spirit last year and now into its second year here at South they plan to promote much more, after all, that’s the real purpose of the club. In order for someone to participate in the club, they must have made enough effort to receive at least one letter. Since the club con- sists of all guys, it gives them the feeling that they are a part of the real “manhood around the school. It's something they are really proud of, too. Lettermen have money-making projects throughout the year so they are able to attend activities of interest. They had planned to at- tend a Cincinnati Bengals game and after everyone had become all excited, it ended up that they were unable to attend because the tickets didn’t come in. Tony Wills seriously anticipates a cou- ple of points as he prepares to shoot the basketball. Flexing his muscles is Kevin Hamer as he has just completed his part of the Grand Prix. Cougar Letterman for the 1975-76 school year are: front row (left to right); Brian Hess, Larry Nieman, Rick Bewley. Bill Pearl, Kevin Hammer, Mike Huber, Jim Gault, Scott Hime, second row; William Johnson, Tony Wills, Mark Campbell, Jim Bruns, Jim AmRhein, Willie Black, Byron Baltus, Tom Bruns, third row; Larry Mauer, Brad Allen, Jeff Layton. Jeff Wills. Mark Oliphant, Troy Hill, Greg Allen, Don Danforth, Gary Richardson, last row; Mr. Mollaun, Kevin Wilson, and Kenny Marshall Lettermen Club 69 Foreign Language To Learn With Laughter French and Spanish Club members attend regular club meetings to view the ultimate in “unexpectation.” It was quite unexpected to see the three little bears come prancing into the language room and rummage about their housing quarters, then they to find an unwelcomed visitor who happened to be Goldie Locks. Also the Galloping Gourmet was put on to show the skills of making a delicious supreme bologna sandwich French style. They all learned with laughter as they watched. Although the skits are performed by amateurs, the language is persistently brought in to refresh the minds of the members so that they can practice their language informally. Games and songs are also done to help promote the fun of the language, such as Password and Cascabeles, which is Spanish for Jingle Bells. An Awards dinner was given so that members of the Foreign Language Clubs could receive their awards for being voted the laziest or the most sissified, or maybe even the best lover. French and Spanish are each individual clubs that take care of business first, then proceed with pleasure. First row. L. to R.: Brian Hess. Kelly Castor, Melanie Stillabower, Doug Sharp. Second row: Rick Shelton, Bill Gatewood, Nan- cy Johnston, Linda Louden, Jenny Foster, Connie Wright, Debbie Sharp. Linda Schwering, Ann Marsh, Martha Wenning Third row: Eugene Glover. Jim AmRhein, Mary Ann Phillips, Laura Ryle, Diane Vanest, Gail Holcomb, Susan Gorman Paula Manlief, Peggy Hill. Fourth row: Jim Bruns, Roger Krzyzanowski, Sheila Adams, Mary Hamilton. Merri Hempstead. Jill Owens Sally Wells, Helen Hamilton, Sandy Bruns. Fifth row: Bill Baugh, Jeff Griewe, Troy Hill, Steve Sharp, Scott Hime Reggie Wheeler. Kerry Knapp. Rockey Ferris, Barb Moore. Sixth row: Buddy Huff. Cristi Arnett, Le Ann Badgley Lu Ann Badqley Susan Thompson. First row, L. to R.: Dave Elliott, Pam Adams, Janet Herbert, Keith Adams. Second row: Matt Galbraith, Kevin Adams. Roy Saylor, Roger Fromer, Randy Gatewood, Martha McCullough, Tonya Hughes, Carmen Hampton. Third row: Judy Mauer. Susan Oldham, Pam Bradshaw, Shirley Manlief. Marla McCullough. Lori Graham. Kim Quirk. Fourth row: Sharon Beatty. Carolyn Osting, Teresa Owens. Mary Jane Cromer. Lora Gault, Kay Knarr, Jenny Foster. Lori Carson. Alisa Lentz. Fifth row Marcia Bass, Larry Mauer, Sandy Bewley, Chana Robbins, Marian Herbert. Tony Taylor. Julie Louden. Karen Wilkinson, San- dy Horan, Dennis Fogle. Foreign Language Choir and Sweet 16 C £ e OQ •SP Us Sweet 16, Front row (I. to r.): Stacey Perkins, Debbie Teitsort, Janet Campbell. Becky Oldham, Sharon Padgett, Robbln Shaw. Debbie Proctor, Tammy Huber. Second row: Wanda Ogle. Lisa Moffett, Darla Taylor, Rhonda Hoffmeyer, Lynda Stillabower, Lori Tetrick, Rhonda Adams. Not pictured: Kim Spoonamore. Jr. High “Building” The big step for the people of Jr. High choir, Sweet Sixteen, and Jr. High band is learning to per- form together as a group. They build on this step so that when they move on to future choirs and Sr. High band, they are able to take hold and use the ways of the advanced groups. Jr. High people build up feelings and expressions so that soon they are able to display these things as they perform. Choir or band to these people or outsiders may just be a happy hour with smiles and a little laughter. To their directors, Mr. Russell of the choirs and Mr. Renfro of the band, it’s an hour of getting down to work. It’s also a little extra work for the sixteen girls of Sweet Sixteen which come from choir, because on Tuesdays after school the girls practice their routines and make up new ones. It all boils down to one thing. The right training at the right time, which is in Jr. High, makes it less difficult later. Jr. High Choir, front row (I. to r.): Mr. Russell, Cathy Brancamp, Julie Stone. Monica Holcomb. Mike Duvall, Jim Frogge. Mark Bordon, Debbie Teitsort, Dawn Mitchell, Becky Oldham, Regina Ferrill, Stacey Perkins, Janet Campbell. Second row: Kim Knight. Tammy Ferrill, Suzie Lewis, Tammy Huber, Duane LaFlower, Harry McCullough, Ken Vanderbur, Tammy Goodwin, Donna Mott. Julie Morrow. Sarah Hazelgrove, Robin Shaw. Roberta Lozier. Third row: Peggy Vanderbur, Sheila Gatewood. Rhonda Adams. Barbara Cathey, Mark Schoettmer, Brian Huff, Jim Shonk, Meiora Guthrie. Linda Hunter, Colleen Miller, Jane Moore. Rita Hitchell, Sharon Padgett. Fourth row: Lynda Stillabower, Debbie Proctor, Lori Tetrick. Kim Spoonamore. Greg Bradshaw. Mike Jacobs. Terry Glover, Jim Menkendick, Brenda Sharp, Wanda Ogle, Rhonda Hoffmeyer, Lisa Moffett, Darla Taylor, Karen Tichenor. Jr. High Band. First row (I. to r.): Betsy Beckett, Joey Phillips, Linda Woodhull. Danny Thompson, Jill Greiwe. Malinda Idlewine. Second row: Mike McCullough, Shawna Poole. Jonni Low. Kim Calahan. Donna Combs. Charles Kirtman, Lisa Wheeler. Denise Burgess. Dina Hayden. Third row: Ed Hodson, Mark Johnson, Eric Lister. Jim Stuart, Jay Maddux, Mike Bewiey, Julie Gatewood. Brenda Phelps. Albert Armand, Bob Smiley. Fourth row: Scott Shields, Jack Israel. Marvin McNealy, Jim Brewer. Pam Bower. Mike Caster. Gary Cunningham, Mark Blauvelt. Not pictured: Mike Allen. Paula Bentley. Jr. High Band. Choir and Sweet 16 71 Cage Staff What's It All About? It’s about people writing about you and me. It's people concerned with our gripes and appreciations or a bit of the latest news. Or sometimes it’s people taking time to find out the everyday things and writing about them for us. Some may not realize what it’s really all about because to some people it is merely a paper to page through. But to the staff, it is a lot of time and dedica- tion to print a Cage every month. Cage staff members admit that it’s a lot more difficult to func- tion when they don’t really have the facilities that are needed. So they beg and borrow a little, says Mrs. Janice Coleman. No matter how it gets done, in the finish it is practically a masterpiece to them. Adent Council the sd to deaProcedure 'IheP vitt ’oe one the ra®? , easy be run, which tYJedeSiJnated hy teams fde Ha tine) and race are re- less entri 1$ , 1ST 5 0IV October the at T.OOP Honor tati°nal «ili sponso 3oCiSnile Grand hicyde race.d will P%ieid and geibei ,, gtuoen -Ln to High 0, oouth Student. Counct 'f ,orn acts ment between the A ink betw the intS The Council Uy- ‘Jr about brought this y changes to Students •« ected r d eighth :venth anFour are rades- r0m t iected epphomore reshnan� passes and Jum.oj ciass. The seniors the counting and nresident has vice- f.Cts’ n9 eight stude «members ont0the c0UanCnV Council °The Student to ,t.es has mahy acne of the ea°h yf event is b‘ e minQ «hich hfr pomeconing September Saturday t Scott was first convoca t. - A' ck widen 25' 'Y„ Divi' to make the Trying b jUst a _ -hooi for iitt1e pw cias their i®' T975-76 men, oresidents p ciass Pre toes vii hh -o their pro3 the ade ects- homecoming pians t0 oarties,.aha ’cuss ad ' ° e r aSS eThis yfr'sare sen- r resident + --tarry ion P«sl ior pnes'- run foyr teams four one 72 f oou— Tne School ? of tobefdeand rider® team sC° be office ma d keeper 1 clubs� A 25 .u e issi tce charged Qr Touring any type bikes of used team is al j one cieved, be raC® of the Sach o£mlSt ride on riders eaCh nea fourth oi _ case of or raC6% Wry, illness °r sWd be alternate starts chosen T“ tapered shall he 3 change The rider- ter com- lanes oT ' half V ££ desx6na changing °area presi «This s v ■- uouden.__ 0 ve Linda Hiders side shall may one of be penalty made judges f °ll°'rin another this oenali f viH officifJ tin for peasoij ridfc be per the same ride “ tnanlf t U. ,,ide o£ « outsiu yp- to Typing is one of the major aspects of the Cage; here Chris Hodson helps type the Cage stories. area, S.D. Newspaper One of Reggie Wheeler's cartoons. He is the Cage Staff s cartoonist. First row: Brian Capper. Reggie Wheeler. Kevin Hamer. Mike Hempstead. Second row: Tammy Hoard. Scott Hime, Brian Hess. Darla Taylor. Rhonda Hoffmeyer. Third row: Norma Jean Schwering. Mark Oliphant, Kenny Hooten. Dennis Fogle. J.R. Stuart, Pam Adams, Gail Holcomb. Fourth row: Lori Carson. Amy Lentz. Terrie Hoard. Chris Hodson, Sherry Frodge. Brian Thompson, Lynn Shireman, Janet Herbert, Connie Wright, Mrs. Coleman. Not pictured: Tom Bruns. Cindy Cooper. Terry Gatewood. Mark Johnson. Regina Ferrill, Brenda Phelps, Rick Laws, Lucinda Richardson. Cage Staff 73 Staff e o O Preserving Memories Faces and places of right now can soon be forgotten. Although you might not think they're so good now, you'll probably look back at the yearbook and say, “Gee, my good ole school days. That's where the Cougarama Staff comes in. The staff works hard all year trying to preserve, in the best way it knows how, those memories. In some way or other, everyone and every emotion—excitement, frustation, or just plain boredom—are captured in a photograph. A layout is done and copy is written so you are able to recall the happening in the picture. Time, thought, and patience are all involved. We hope you are as proud of the Cougarama as we are. Below: Paula Manlief, co-copy Right: Typing copy, quickly and editor, spends many thought- effectively, is one of Vanessa ful hours writing copy. Hodson's many duties. ■I The Cougarama Staff: Janet Herbert. Sue Emly, Cyndi Ogle, Kim Agnew, Co-editor—Ann Galloway, Sharon Beatty, Marcia Bass, Gall Holcomb, Editor—Kathy Miller, Terrie Hoard, Susan Thompson, Sandy Bruns. Susan Gorman, Chana Robbins, Mary Anne Phillips, Bonnie Brown, Paula Manlief, Kristi Louden. Not pictured: Vanessa Hodson. Mark Oliphant. 74 Cougarama Staff Left: Sandi Bruns and Susan Gorman, sort through pictures to be used on a layout. Right: Marcia Bass hurriedly types last minute copy. Below: Staff members, Gail Holcomb, Cyndi Ogle, and Mark Oliphant have a combination bull and picture taking session in chemistry class. Cougarama Staff 75 £ C3 Ccj Q OQ Has Spirit! Band camp, marching contests, banquets, half- time shows, concerts, the Colonel-Pacer game, solo and ensemble contests, senior sweaters and band council—you name it; the 60-plus Marching Cougars and Cougarettes will give it a try. Besides improving their musical ability, the Band and Cougarettes spend long, muscle-tiring hours preparing spirited half-time shows for both football and basketball games. This year’s camp at McCormick’s Creek State Park gave them a real head-start on Cougar Spirit. But Cougar spirit isn't the band’s only goal. They perform community concerts such as Spring Musicale and test their individual ability as musicians in spring competitions. South Decatur will host the County Music Festival in March with band and choir members from North Decatur and Greensburg as guests. They will join for a concert to be presented to the public. About twenty band members including Cougarettes will be graduating. Mr. Bob Renfro feels that their places will be filled with ease. And so on he goes, “One, two, three, four, One, two, ready. Go to Cougar Pride. Kathy Miller and Donna Kroger get a lit- tle involved with their ending to the routine of “Sweet Gypsy Rose. Members of the Sr. High Band Include: drum majors; Dennis Fogle, and Jill Owens: Cougarettes: Sandy Bryant, Kathy Miller, Sue Emly, Sandy Bruns, Annette Biddinger, Sandy Horan, Kathy Stier, and Donna Kroger. Other Members: Tammy Hoard, Martha McCullough, Lori Chambers, Nora Childers, Mary Anne Phillips, Becky Moore, Amy Lentz, Cindy Richardson, Patricia Ryle. Shirley Manlief, Rhonda Low, Melanie Stillabower, Sandy Bewley, Robbie Bower, Marla McCullough, Laura Ryle, Patricia Schreiner, Dorothy Coombs, Randy England, Kim Quirk, Carol Powers, Brenda Thackery, Chris Hodson, Tonya Moffett, Teresa Owens, Alisa Lentz, Judy Wonn, David Israel, Jim Israel, Mark Campbell, Kenny Hooten, Nancy Crippen, Jeff Coombs, Larry Lawson, Carolyn Osting, Marcia Bass, Sharon Beatty, Sally Wells, Harlan Hull, Rick Callahan, Jim Lynch, Belva Israel, Lora Gault, Debbie Jones. Ron Moore, Mary Sturdivant, Allen Waltermire, Dave Elliott, Cathy Israel, Clay Roberts, Jenny Foster, Harvey Franke, Rick Bewley, Terry Hoard, Dianne Vanest, Melvin Castor, Doug Runyon, Rocky Ferris, Barb Moore, Tony Wills, and Jay Johnson. 76 Marching Cougars Right: With tie and jacket, Mr. Renfro is ready to direct the Cougar Band. 1 N r r The lively Cougarettes are Sue Emly. Kathy Stier. Donna Kroger. Sandy Bryant, Annette Biddinger. Sandy Bruns. Kathy Miller and Sandy Horan. Below: Choir director Mr. Russell gets in the act with the Pep Band at a basketball game. Marching Cougars 77 Trebleaires, Concert Choir Swing Choir Enter the Young” Enter the young, the young hearts of Concert Choir, Swing Choir, and Trebleaires, as they strive for musical perfection and personal satisfaction un- der the direction of Mr. Russell. They don’t go to the music room just to learn how to sing a variety of songs, but also to learn the techniques that go along with singing. After all, what would a song be without organization, harmony, or a smile? It sure wouldn’t be much to the listener. So the choir people try to take in the proper techniques of learning how to work together, to harmonize, and to maintain the ex- perience needed in performing. While performing, each member of Concert Choir, Swing Choir, and Trebleaires must get in- volved with his music. They have to feel it and ex- press it to their audience. Maybe that's why they usually smile. Tammy Hoard In concentration intends to be a part of making the music while playing the flute. Some choir members like Tammy are also in Band. Concert Choir, front row (I. to r.): Edie Gearheart, Beverly Lucas, Lucy McCullough, Susan Oldham, Shirley Manllef, Dennis Fogle, David Wolterman, Henry Schoettmer, Tammy Huff, Laura Gault. Debbie Shaw, Pam McCarter, Mr. Russell. Second row: Jewelene Rousey, Vickie Hauser, Carol Bradshaw, Doris Hazelgrove, Carla Deaton, Brad Richards. Mark Hunter. Marty Porter, Rita Stone, Gretchen Sims, Nina Holcomb, Karen Knight. Third row: Gail Holcomb, Debbie Sense, Cheryl Tichenor, Carol Powers, Sandy Bryant, Scott Snyder, Brian Hess, Kim Folks, Monica Bova, Helen Hamilton, Annette Blddinger, Kay Rankin, Alice Bruce. Fourth row: Jane Parker. Kim Quirk, Kathy Rousey, Brenda Thackery, Rosemary Campbell, Doug Sharp, John Dwiggins, Randy Saylor, Vanessa Hodson, Susan Runyon, Cindy Brashars, Joyce Devers, Patricia Schreiner. Not pic- tured: Sandra Folks. Delynn Foster, Linda Herbert, Gay Lee. Becky Parish, Theresa Hagerty, Dana Maddux. 78 Sr. High Choirs Swing Choir, front row (I. to r.): Gail Holcomb, Lucy McCullough, Diane Vanest, Nina Holcomb, Jane Parker, Debbie Bense, Tammy Hoard, Pam McCarter, Deb- bie Shaw. Back row: Darius Holcomb, Marty Porter, Brad Richardson, Randy Saylor, John Dwigglns, Kenny Hooten. Brian Hess. Mark Hunter, David Walterman. Trebleairs, front row (I. to r.): Choral director Mr. Russell, Brenda Hisel, Karen Mott. Lynette Grapevine. Lori Krzyzanowski, Toni Huber, Kyra Behrman. Trina Barnes, Wanda Mott, Cindy Fox, Ginger Wamsley, Karen Knapp, Becky Moore. Rebecca McIntyre, Jeannie Short. Second row: Bonnie Young, Connie Wren, Anita Cruser, Tonya Hughes. Linda Horan, Judy Mauer. Pam Bradshaw, Diana McIntyre, Marcella Tichenor, Vicki Larison, Natalie Hendricks, Stella Huff, Patty Davis, Tracey Altman. Sherry Hensley. Third row: Diana McCarter, Beverly Hitchell, Susan Bruns, Kristi Louden, Carman Hampton, Sara Giles. Julie Stillabower, Kathy Vanderpohl, Nancy Graham, Lori Graham. Jennifer Doles. Karen Smith, Carolyn McCullough. Anna Marsh. Not pictured: Joanne Dyer. Amy Brashars. Sr. High Choirs 79 A CFlFliRATION.-r,. ru70 HUNDRED YFAlvS ■« OF A NATION ' A ' ty rJ� 1 he idea of the original thirteen colonies and their leaders was born out of a passion to be free—to chart their own destiny of building a country out of this thin fabric called Freedom. The break from England was not to come easily, as this fledgling was viewed as a ser- ious threat to the tentacles of the vast and far-flung British Empire. -• • --' - atriots rose from every corner of the struggling country. Help came from other European countries to add to the flame of breaking the grip of England. Farmers, fish- ermen, cobblers and men from every walk of life took up their arms to defend this new- felt right to be free. As the smoke began to clear, ideas on organizing this diversity of colonies into a coalition of united states began to take shape. The form of a Constitu- tion and Bill of Rights was molded by states- men who previously were nonexistent. s the word spread in other parts of the world of this new country, with its vast do- main and resources, thousands of immigrants poured in to start a new life. With the added growth of population, new frontiers were needed. This stretching brought new con- flicts with foreign powers who previously had laid claim to parts of the interior. s the gangling country continued to grow, internal disagreement erupted into a battle of economic and philosophical differ- ences. The battle was to leave scars which would heal only after generations had passed. Out of the wounds came a stronger fiber of freedom for the individual man. The country had survived as a unit and now its energies would be put to work in rebuilding the found- ing fathers’ ideals. T he need for new frontiers continued as movement spread West. A rapid explosion of technological advances pointed the country into the fore as an industrialized nation. 1 s one of the leading industrial nations, this strapping, growing giant became em- broiled in the first of the World Wars. After its success with other Allied Nations, a never- before-felt boom and prosperity was followed with the shattering bust of the Great De- pression. New leaders were sought to pull the Country out of its fall, while on the horizon new storm clouds were building across the oceans. o« qA � 7� ----- 4 + -0� •� - • % , 'v ; m a y • '■’ £____5 ft � Z s v� � u y n u n ._ i w_ _. ■_ .;. WZWT ? sjoxuag ilMUj Seniors! Seniors! What is a Senior? A name, a privilege, a hope, and a realization are all a part of being a Senior. For the past 12 years how many times have we wished we were Seniors? Now as holders of the long-hoped-for and long-coveted name, the Seniors actually feel no different than before. They're still the same class, just older, but now it seems they’re the reigning class at South. From that last week of the Junior year, with the reversing of class rings, and the official claiming of the title of Senior, they have stayed very busy. Making a Homecoming float which won best float award, struggling through govern- ment, and being the leaders of various sports and activities, the Seniors have done their fair share in keeping South jumping. With many Seniors taking advantage of the seven-semester graduation program, the realization that they will soon be out on their own becomes a reality. Deciding on college, finding jobs, and con- templating marriage are but a few of the problems faced by Seniors. Said by some to be the hardest year of high school, while others say the easiest, the Seniors take both hardships and advantages in stride, and make their last year the most memorable. The Seniors also proudly claim the title of being South's Bicentennial class, thus is their favorite phrase “The Spirit of ’76.” Senior class officers: (seated) Kathy Miller, secretary: Larry Nieman, presi- dent; Cindy Cooper, treasurer: Terry Gatewood, vice-president; Marcia Bass, news reporter. Jim Gault, Mike Huber, Kevin Hamer, Paul Schwering, and Tom Bruns, Senior football players, are recognized for their outstanding performance at the fall athletic banquet. 82 Seniors! Pete Adams Gregory Dean Allen Renee Altman Byron D. Baltus Marcia Lynn Bass Ronald William Baugh Sharon Kay Beatty Kathaleen Ann Bedel Richard Alan Bewley William Leo Black Linda Gay Bower Carol June Bradshaw Thomas Joseph Bruns Sandra Lee Bryant Sharon Lucinda Buchanan Brian James Capper Kathyleen Combs Cindy Carol Cooper Charla Ann Cross Donald Ray Danforth Jr. PETE ADAMS: F.F.A. 9-12; Pep Club 11-12. GREGORY DEAN ALLEN: Football 9-10. manager 11; Basketball 9. manager 10; Baseball manager 9; Wrestling 12; Golf 11- 12; Foreign Language Club 9; Student Coun- cil 9-12; National Honor Society 11-12; Letterman’s Club 11-12; Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes 12; Yearbook Staff 12. RENEE ALTMAN: Drama Club 9-12; Matmaid 12; G.A.A. 9. BYRON D. BALTUS: Football IQ- 12; Wrestling 11-12; Track 10-12; Pep Club 9-10; Foreign Language Club 10-11; National Honor Society 11-12; Letterman's Club 11-12; Key Club 10-12. MARCIA LYNN BASS: Volleyball 9-10; Reserve Cheerleader 10. Varsity Cheerleader 11; Student Council 9. 11. secretary 12; Freshmen class Presi- dent; G.A.A. 9-10; Band President 12. Band 9-12; Prom Steering Committee 11; Prom page 10; Pep Club 9-12; treasurer 12; National Honor Society 11. treasurer 12; Senior class Treasurer; Sunshine Society 9- 12; Foreign Language Club 9-12; Pep Band 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Guidance Office 12; Algebra II Award. RONALD WILLIAM BAUGH: Football 9-10; F.F.A. 9; Foreign Language Club 9-12; Pep Club 9-11; Track 10. SHARON KAY BEATTY: Cheerleader 9; Foreign Language Club 9-12; Sunshine Society 9-12; G.A.A. 10; Pep Club 11-12; Drama Club 9; Pep Band 12; Band 9-12. KATHALEEN ANN BEDEL: Sunshine Society 9- 11; Pep Club 10-11. RICHARD ALAN BEWLEY: Football 9-12; Basketball 9-10; Track 9-12; broke South s high-jump record jumped 64 '. 11; Letterman's Club 11-12; Pep Band 11; Band 9-12. WILLIAM LEO BLACK: Pep Club 9; Golf 9-10; Key Club 11- 12; Letterman's Club 11-12; Football 12. LINDA GAY BOWER: Sunshine Society 9-11; Choir 11. CAROL JUNE BRADSHAW: F.H.A. 10- 12; Parlimentarian 12; Choir 10-12. THOMAS JOSEPH BRUNS: Basketball 9-12; Varsity 10-12; Track 9-12; Football 9-12. Varsity 10-12; Baseball 9; National Honor Society 11. Vice President 12; Key Club IQ- 12; Letterman's Club 11-12. Vice President 11. SANDRA LEE BRYANT: Cheerleader 9- 11; Sunshine Society 9-11; Pep Club 9-12; Pep Band 12; Cougarette 12; Concert Choir 10-12; Art Club 9-10; G.A.A. 9-11; Track manager 9; Track 10; Basketball 9. SHARON LUCINDA BUCHANAN: Foreign Language Club 9-10; F.H.A. 10-11. BRIAN JAMES CAPPER: F.F.A. 9-12; Key Club 10-12. Sgt. at Arms 11. treasurer 12. KATHYLEEN COMBS. F.H.A. 3 years; Pep Club 1 year. CINDY CAROL COOPER. Volleyball 9-12; Basketball 9.12; Track 9-12; Pep Club 9-10; Drama Club 9-11; G.A.A. 9-11. President 11; Matmaid 11,12; Assistant manager for foot- ball 12; Cage Staff 12. CHARLA ANN CROSS: Pep Club 9-12; G.A.A. 9-11; Track Manager 9-12; Volleyball 9-11. manager 12; Basketball 9. manager 12; Sunshine Society 9-12; Drama Club 11-12; Foreign Language 9-10; Guidance Office Assistant 12. DONALD RAY DANFORTH Jr.: Letterman's Club 11-12; Wrestling 9-11. Seniors! 83 And Sue Ann Emly Scott Robert Ferris Malinda Delynn Foster Rebecca Lynn Franke Terrell Lee Gatewood Karen Sue Gaylen James Dwight Gault Diana Lynn Barrett Gearhart Butch Hahn Kevin Duane Hamer David R. Hampton Victoria Lynn Hauser Betty Lue Hays Doris Ann Hazelgrove Michael Reed Hempstead DANITA SUE DEATON: Sunshine Society; Pep Club; F.H.A. PENNY SUE DUVALL: Basketball varsity 9; Volleyball 9; G.A.A. 9; Art Club 10; 1975 Homecoming Queen 12. JOHN ALBERT DWIGGINS. Jr.: F.F.A. 9-12; Concert Choir 9-12; Swing Choir 9.10.12; Varsity Football 12. SUE ANN EMLY: G.A.A. 9.10; Sunshine Society 9-11; Ideal Lady Chairman 10; Year book Staff 10. Sports Editor 11,12; National Honor Society 11. President 12; Cougarette 12; Pep Band 12; Pep Club 9-12; Track 9-12, MVP 10; Basket- ball 9.12; Junior class secretary; Freshmen Class news reporter; Prom Page 10; Prom Steering Committee 11; Homecoming Court Representative 11. SCOTT ROBERT FERRIS: F.F.A. 9-12; Basketball 9; Football 9. REBECCA LYNN FRANKE: F.H.A. 9-11; G.A.A. 9; Sunshine 9. TERRELL LEE GATEWOOD: Baseball 10-12; National Honor Society 11-12; Student Council 12; Yearbook Staff 10-12; Prom Steering Com- mittee 11; Class President 11; Senior class Vice President; Cage Staff 12. KAREN SUE GAYLEN: F.H.A. 9-11; Parlimentarian 9. Historian 10; Choir 9; Pep Club 9. JAMES DWIGHT GAULT: Football 9-12, Varsity IQ- 12; Baseball 9-12; Basketball 9-12; F.F.A. 9- 12; Letterman’s Club 11-12. DIANA LYNN BARRETT GEARHART: F.H.A. 12. KEVIN DUANE HAMER: Basketball 9; Baseball 10; Track 11-12; Wrestling 11-12; Football 9-12. Most Defensive points 11. Most Valuable Defensive And Offensive Lineman 12; Class Vic President 10; Cass Treasurer 11; Letter- man’s Club President 12; Fellowship of Christian Athletes secretary 12. VICTORIA LYNN HAUSER: Choir 9-12. BETTY LUE HAYS: Choir 11. DORIS ANN HAZELGROVE: Choir 9-12. MICHAEL REED HEMPSTEAD: F.F.A. 10-12; Cage Staff 12; Football 9-10. 84 Seniors! David Wayne Hensley Janet Arlene Herbert Denise Lynn Hermesch Brian Douglas Hess Galen Troy Hill Scott Allen Hime Brian Alan Hitchell Tamara Ann Hoard Vanessa L. Hodson Nina Jo Holcomb Sandra Kay Horan Michael Douglas Huber Ira James Huff David Ray Israel James Denby Israel Gordon Jerome Jacobs Darlene Kay Johannigman Linda Marie Johannigman Ralph E. Johnson Mike Jones DAVID WAYNE HENSLEY: Football 9-10; Basketball 9; Track 9-10; Key Club 9-12. Vice President 11. President 12; F.F.A. 2 years; Student Council 1 year; Junior Class Reporter; Pep Club 1 year. JANET ARLENE HERBERT: Sunshine society 9-12. cor- responding secretary 11; Pep Club 9-12. Vice President and News Reporter 12; Drama Club 9; Foreign Language Club 9-12. treasurer 11-12; Cage Staff 12; Yearbook Staff 10-12. Photographer 12; Prom Steering Committee 11; G.A.A. 10-11. DENISE LYNN HERMESCH: F.H.A. 9-11; Sunshine Society 9-12: Pep Club 11-12; G.A.A. 11-12. BRIAN DOUGLAS HESS: F.F.A. 9-12; Foreign Language Club 10-12, treasurer 12; Track 9- 12; Cross Country 9-12; Drama Club 10-12; Cage Staff 10-12; Choir 12; Swing Choir 12; Pep Club 10-12; Wrestling 9-11. GALEN TROY HILL: Basketball 9; Baseball 9-12; Key Club 9-12; Foreign Language Club 9-12; Band 9; Letterman’s Club 11-12. SCOTT ALLEN HIME: Student Council 10-12. Presi- dent 12; Fellowship of Christian Athletes President;12;Cage Staff 11-12;Baseball9-10; Track 11; Basketball 9-12; Football 12; National Honor Society 11-12; Letterman's Club 11-12; Foreign Language Club 9-12. President 11. BRIAN ALAN HITCHELL: National Honor Society 11-12; F.F.A. 9-12. President 12; Wrestling 9-12; Baseball IQ- 12; Football 9. TAMARA ANN HOARD: Band 9-12; Foreign Language Club 9-11; Sunshine Society 10-11; Cheerleader 9-11; Cage Staff Editor 12; Pep Club 9-12; Pep Band 12. VANESSA L. HODSON: Yearbook Staff 11-12; Basketball 12; Musical 11; Concert Choir 9-12; Pep Club 9-12; Guidance Office Helper 12; Drama Club 9- 10. NINA JO HOLCOMB: Swing Choir 12; Choir 9-12; Sunshine Society 9-12. pianist 11-12: Pep Club 9-12. SANDRA KAY HORAN: Sunshine Society 9-12, Ideal Lady Chairman 11. Vice President 12; Foreign Language Club 11-12; G.A.A. 10-11; Pep Club 11-12; Pep Band 12; Cougarette .Of- fice Helper 11. MICHAEL DOUGLAS HUBER: Track 9-10; Baseball 9-12; Basket- ball 9-12; Football 9-12; Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Back 1975. Reserve free throw champ 1974; Letter- man’s Club 11-12. treasurer 11. secretary and treasurer 12. IRA JAMES HUFF. F.F.A. 9. Foreign Language Club 12. DAVID RAY ISRAEL: Pep Band 12; Foreign Language Club 12; Band 9-12. JAMES DENBY ISRAEL: Band 9-12; Foreign Language Club 9-12. GORDON JEROME JACOBS: Football 9-12. DARLENE KAY JOHANNIGMAN: Office Helper 10.12. LINDA MARIE JOHANNIGMAN: National Honor Society 11. secretary 12; F.H.A. 10-12. Vice President 11; Pep Club 12. RALPH E. JOHNSON: Golf 9-10; Key Club 9-11. secretary 12; F.F.A. 9,- 10.12; National Honor Society 11-12. Seniors! 85 Karen Sue Klipsch Kerry Jay Knapp Karen Kay Knight Natalie Gay Lee Amy Marie Lentz David W. Lewis Julia Ann Louden Richard Wayne Louden Dana Sue Maddux Randal Ray Martin Pamela Sue McCarter Lucy Fawn McCullough Martha Jo McCullough Sharon Kay Milburn Kathleen Joy Miller Debbie L. Moore Mary M. Morris Lawrence Edward Nieman Cynthia Lynn Ogle Jill Darlene Owens KAREN SUE KLIPSCH: Sunshine Society 9- 11, Ideal lady chairman 11; Foreign Language 9: Drama Club 9; Pep Club 11; Track 12; Student Librarian 12. KERRY JAY KNAPP; Foreign Language 12. KAREN KAY KNIGHT: Sunshine Society 9-10; Pep Club 9; Drama Club 9-11; Concert Choir 9-12; Historian 12; G.A.A. 11. NATALIE GAY LEE: Sunshine Society 10; Concert Choir 12;. AMY MARIE LENTZ: Band 9-12; Pep Band 11-12; Sunshine Society 10-11; Foreign Language Club 9-10; Cage Staff 12; Prom Steering Committee 11; Pep Club 10-12. JULIA ANN LOUDEN: Foreign Language Club 10-12, secretary 11; Pep Club 11; Concert Coir 9. RICHARD WAYNE LOUDEN: Foreign Language Club 9-12; President 11. DANA SUE MADDUX: G.A.A. 9; F.H.A. 9-11; Sunshine Society 9-11; Choir 9-12. RANDAL RAY MARTIN: Basketball 10; Track 9-10; Key Club 12; Student Council 11-12; Letter- man's Club 11-12. PAMELA SUE McCARTER: F.H.A. 9-12; Pep Club 10-11; Swing Choir 11-12; Sunshine Society 12; Student Librarian 10-11; Concert Choir IQ- 12;. LUCY FAWN McCULLOUGH: Sunshine Society 9-12. song leader 11; F.H.A. 9-12. treasurer 11, Historian 12; Concert Choir 9- 12; Pep Club 9-12. MARTHA JO McCULLOUGH: Drama Club 12; Foreign Language Club 10-12; Pep Band 11-12; Pep Club 12; Band 9-12. SHARON KAY MILBURN: Pep Club 11; F.F.A. 12: Student Librarian 12. KATHLEEN JOY MILLER: Editor of the 1975-76 Yearbook. Co. Ed. of 1974-75 Yearbook, staff member 10-12; Senior Class Secretary; Cougarette 11-12; Pep Band 11-12; Pep Club 9-12; National Honor Society 11,12; Drama Club 9-10; Spr- ing Musical 9-10; G.A.A. 9-10; Bowling team 9; Basketball 9; Volleyball 9; Track 11; Golf 12; Student Council Reporter 11-12; Sunshine Society 10-11; Foreign Language Club 9-10; Guidance Office Helper 11-12; F.F.A. 12. MARY M. MORRIS: G.A.A. 9; F.H.A. 10. President 11; Office Helper 11; Drama Club 12; Student Librarian 12. LAWRENCE EDWARD NIEMAN: Basketball 9-11; Track 11-12; Cross Country 10-12; F.F.A. 9-12; Letterman's Club 11-12;. CYNTHIA LYNN OGLE: Pep Club 9-11; Sunshine Society 9-11; Drama Club 11, Vice President 12; Homecoming Court Represen- tative 9; Matmaid 12; Prom Steering Com- mittee 11; Student Council 9-12. Vice Presi- dent 12; Sophomore Class Officer; Year- book 9. Copy Editor 10-12. JILL DARLENE OWENS: Volleyball 9; Band 9-12; Sunshine Society 11-12; G.A.A. 10-11; Foreign Language Club 9-10; Drum Major 12; Sunshine secretary 12; Pep Band 11-12; Pep Club 11-12;. 86 Seniors! Rebecca Berniece Tetrick Parish William Pearl Joseph Scott Perkins More Seniors! Carol Denise Powers KimBerlee Ann Quirk Lucinda Ellen Richardson Jewelene Ann Rousey Susan D. Runyon Patricia Elaine Ryle Henry Schoettmer Paul A. Schwering Dennis Lee Sharp Douglas Edward Sharp Stephen Sharp Debra Sue Shaw Mark Shera Gretchen Lee Sims Arthur Lloyd Anthony Smith Jr. REBECCA BERNIECE TETRICK PARISH: Cougarette 9-11; Sunshine Society 9-11, secretary 11; Drama Club 9-11; Sophomore class secretary; Homecoming Court Representative 10; Drama Vice President 11; Prom Steering Committee 11. WILLIAM PEARL: Basketball 9,11,12; Track 10-11; Letterman's Club 11-12; Football 11-12. JOSEPH SCOTT PERKINS: Football 9; Wrestling 9-10; Key Club 11-12; F.F.A. 9-12. CAROL DENISE POWERS: Sunshine Socie- ty 9-11; Band 9-12; Choir 11-12. KIMBERLEE ANN QUIRK: Foreign Language Club 9-12; Band 9-12; Concert Choir 12; Sunshine Society 9-12; Pep Club 10-12; G.A.A. 10-11; Pep Band 12;. LUCINDA ELLEN RICHARDSON: Volleyball 9; G.A.A. 10-11; Drama Club 9-12; secretary 12; Stu- dent Director of Calamity Jane 11; Band 9- 12; Pep Band 9.10,12; Cage Staff 12; Band Council 12. JEWELENE ANN ROUSEY: Sunshine Society 9-10; F.H.A. 9-12, News Reporter 11, Treasurer 12; Concert Choir 12;. SUSAN D. RUNYON: F.H.A. 9-12; Reporter 10. President 12; Choir 9-12. PATRICIA ELAINE RYLE: Cheerleader 9-12; Captain 12; F.F.A. 12; Pep Club 9-12; Band 9-12; Secretary 12; G.A.A. 9-10; Foreign Language Club 9-10; Drama Club 9-10, International Thespian Society 9-12; Prom Page 10; Student Librarian 12. HENRY SCHOETTMER: Choir 9-12; Pep Club 12. PAUL A. SCHWERING: Football 9-12; F.F.A. 9-12. Reporter 12. DENNIS LEE SHARP: Basketball 9; Cross Country 10-11. DOUGLAS EDWARD SHARP: Cross Country 9; Basketball 9-10; Foreign Language Club 10-12, Secretary 12; Pep Club 10-11; Choir 12. STEPHEN SHARP: Football 12; F.F.A. 9; Foreign Language Club 11-12. DEBRA SUE SHAW: F.H.A. 9-12; project chairman 10. Vice President 12; Choir 9-12; Swing Choir 12. MARK SHERA: Football 9-11; Basketball 9; Track 9; Drama 10-12; F.F.A. 9-12. GRETCHEN LEE SIMS: Sunshine Society 9- 10; Pep Club 9-10; Drama 9,11; Concert Choir 9-12. Historian 12; G.A.A. 11; Matmaid 12; Football assistant manager 12. ARTHUR LLOYD ANTHONY SMITH Jr.: Drama Club 11,12; Football 10; Wrestling 9-12. Seniors! 87 Super Kathryn Ann Stier Kenneth Charles Stone Don Templeton Seniors!! Brenda Kay Thackery Teresa A. Tomlinson Charlene Tungate Theresa Kay Vanderpohl Shawna L. Walters Nathan Weckop Sally Jo Wells Reggie Darrell Wheeler Jeffery Lynn Wills Constance Lee Wright KATHRYN ANN STIER: F.H.A. 9-11; Sunshine Society 9-12, Treasurer 12; Pep Club 11-12; G.A.A. 11; Track 11- 12; Cougarette 12; Pep Band 12. KENNETH CHARLES STONE: Foot- ball 11-12; Wrestling 12. BRENDA KAY THACKERY: Basketball 9: Drama Club 9-11; Pep Band 11-12; Sunshine Society 9; Band 9-12; G.A.A. 9-12. TERESA A. TOMLINSON. Volleyball; G.A.A: Drama Club;. CHARLENE TUNGATE: G.A.A. 9-10. Bowling team 10; Drama Club 9-12; Foreign Language 10: Homecoming Court Representative 12. THERESA KAY VANDERPOHL: Sunshine Society 9-12, President 12; F.H.A. 9-11. Secretary 11; Pep Club 11-12; G.A.A. 11-12; Student Council 12; Track 11-12; Varsity Basketball 12. SHAWNA L. WALTERS: F.H.A. 9- 11; Sunshine Society 9-12; Pep Club 11-12; G.A.A. 11. SALLY JO WELLS: Band 9-12; Pep Band 11-12; Pep Club 11-12; Sunshine Society 10-12; Foreign Language Club 9-10; Student Librarian 11-12. REGGIE DARRELL WHEELER: Football 9; Basketball manager 9-12; Football Manager 10; Baseball manager 9-10; Foreign Language Club 10-12; Cage Staff 12. JEFFERY LYNN WILLS: Golf 9-12, MVP 11-12; Foreign Language 9-10; Letterman’s Club 11-12, Vice- President 12; Football 9; Basketball 9- 12. CONSTANCE LEE WRIGHT: G.A.A. 10; Science Club 9; Sunshine Society 12; Pep Club 12; Student Librarian 11-12; Phys. Ed. Assistant 10; Foreign Language Club 10-12; Concert Choir 9; Band 9. Brian Hess Video Tapes one of the Cougars Varsity basketball games. 88 Seniors! Studious? When we became Seniors, probably each one of us had one common thought—at last we've almost made it! Seniors many times think this will be their easiest year only to be surprised that they actually do the most studying they've ever done. Right: Larry Nieman and Rick Bewley take time out in drafting for a friendly chat. Below left: “I really don't have time to pose for the camera. I have to get this paper done, seems to be Mike Huber's thoughts. Below right: Seniors Tammy Hoard, Bill Pearl, and Reggie Wheeler are engrossed in taking notes. Seniors! 89 Taking a test in government can be a lengthy job as many seniors will verify. Class of --- Sandy Horan seems deeply engrossed in a game of Scrabble. Jim Israel leisurely strolls down the Senior hall and decides he needs an extra hand. 90 Seniors! Brenda Thackery is one of the many Seniors who play in the pep band. Renee Altman, advanced art student, works on one of her many assignments. Hi, there! says the expression on Sue Emly's face. Evidently surprised, we find Kathy Stier in complete shop class garb. Seniors! 91 ★1876 ★ The Seniors Homecoming Float won the best float award. Trumpeteers Jill Owens, Marcia Bass, and Sharon Beatty play in the Pep Band. Amy Lentz and Cindy Richardson share music at a varsity basketball game. 92 then and---- Five years ago as eighth graders. David Hensley. Kevin Hamer. Scott Ferris. Mike Huber. Dale Ogle, and Doug Sharp pose for a picture. They were hams” then! NOW! And they’re hams now! Here they are as Seniors. David Hensley. Kevin Hamer. Scott Ferris. Mike Huber, and Doug Sharp. wow a Seniors! 93 Juniors Mickey Mouse ears at South Decatur? Linda Schwering could hardly believe it herself. Out to Tackle Juniors of 77” are out to tackle” the new responsibilities that face them. They want to give the seniors an especially good prom to remember. Even though magazine sales did not go over as well as it was expected they would, Juniors did not give up. They sold gigantic coloring books also. Future outlooks have become something for the Juniors to explore, since they’re not getting any younger, just a bit older and maybe a little better. Many are searching for further education while some just want a good job. Spirit week was a good week for the Juniors. They were the most spirited everyday and for this they were awarded the Spirit Stick. It was something that hadn’t been done by the “Class of 77” for a long time, but as Juniors they finally did it. Pam Adams Kim Agnew Jim AmRhein Tim Bales Annette Biddinger Robert Brancamp David Brandenburg Cindy Brashars Donna Brewer Alice Bruce Jim Bruns Sandy Bruns Mike Buchanan Rick Callahan Mark Campbell Robert Cathy Claudia Childes Chris Clarkson Mary Cromer Denise Davis John Elliot Rochelle Ferris Dennis Fogle Jackie Fogle Sandra Folks Tony Fox Sheryl Frodge Richard Fry Ann Galloway Gayle Gatewood Bill Gatewood Edie Gearheart Rick Gearheart Sarah Giles Eugene Glover Susan Gorman Nancy Graham Lynette Grapevine 94 Juniors Junior class officers are: center, Kenny Hooten, president; left front, Jim AmRhein. vice-president; right front. Kim Agnew, secretary; left back, Paula Manlief, treasurer, right back, Terrie Hoard, news reporter. Chris Griner Teresa Hagerty Helen Hamilton David Harbart Bill Hardebeck Robert Hardebeck Curt Hayden Carrie Hendricks Kenny Hess Peggy Hill Terrie Hoard Chris Hodson Gail Holcomb Kenny Hooten Tammy Huff Harlan Hull Ed Johanningman Allen Johnston David Koors Roger Krzyzanowski Jeff Layton Rick Lee Rhonda Low Beverly Lucas Jeff Layton. Cougar Cross Country star, is caught in action as he works on his running distance. Juniors 95 Jim Lynch Paula Manlief Shirley Manlief Anna Marsh Kenny Marshall Larry Mauer Barb Moore Eddie Morris Robert Mullins Mark Oliphant Robert Owens Jane Parker Kaye Rankin Greg Richardson Nancy Richardson Above: Dennis Fogle tries to get forty winks and seems to be getting it done. Right: Kim Agnew leads a cheer hoping to promote spirit among the crowd. Laughter in the library is part of the spirit exhibited by Jeff Layton, Gail Holcomb, and Pam Adams on one of the various spirit days. 96 Juniors Kathy Rousey Bill Runyan Randy Saylor Donna Schwering Linda Schwering Norma Schwering Debbie Sharp Janie Smith Melanie Stillabower Tim Stone Daryl Taylor Roger Thompson Cheryl Tichenor Bernice Vanderpohl Martha Wenning Relaxing in the office are Mark Oliphant and Roger Thompson. Maybe they were called in to see Mr. Duncan?! Juniors 97 Sophomore class officers; bottom to top: Kevin Spoonomore, treasurer; Linda Louden, president; Sandy Bewley, vice- president; Rodney Hewitt, secretary. New Drivers In the sophomore year comes the excitement of getting class rings and receiving driver's licenses. Sophomores begin to consider what they really want out of high school. Should I prepare for further schooling or should I prepare for a career im- mediately after high school? Countless other questions arise as sophomores realize their magic year of 78 is but a short two years away. Brad Allen Mike Anderson Christ! Arnett Steve Atchley LeAnn Badgley LuAnn Badgley Cindy Barrett Dennis Benge Sandy Bewley Roberta Bower Jeff Bradshaw Matt Brancamp Veronica Brancamp Donald Brandenburg Amy Brashers Mary Buchanan Ronnie Caldwell Lori Carson Kelly Castor Lori Chambers Dirk Cooper Nancy Cripper Carla Deaton Joyce Devers Wayne Duerstock Joe Dwlggins Barry Ferrill Kim Folks Jenny Foster Harvey Franke John Gardener David Gatewood Donna Gatewood Kenny Gatewood 98 Sophomores Donna Kroger. Cougarette, helps with the raising of the flag before a Varsity basketball game. Varsity cheerleader Alisa Lentz appears to be daydreaming while doing a cheer at a basketball game. Tracy Gatewood Lora Gault Linda Goodin Brad Grieshop Loren Gurley Dennis Hahn Phillip Hamilton Phillip Hardebeck Tony Harrison Wilbur Hauser Sandy Hays Allen Herbert Marian Herbert Mark Hermesch Rodney Hewitt Darius Holcomb Randy Huff Stella Huff Belva Isreal Nancy Johnston William Johnson Debbie Jones Karen Knapp Kay Knarr Jeff Knight Donna Kroger Alisa Lentz Sophomores 99 Karen Mott Wanda Mott Pam Mozingo Mary Ann Phillips Susan Phillips Don Readnour Gary Richardson Tim Rigby Chana Robbins Robert Runyan Laura Ryle Bill Schoettmer Patricia Schriener Greg Sharp Frances Short Steve Sidwell Patricia Sizemore Donna Smith Scottie Snyder Kevin Spoonamore Julie Stiliabower Mary Sturdivant Tony Taylor Mary Thomas Susan Thompson Nancy Tichenor Linda Louden Sally Lucas Penny Lunsford Diane McCarter Bruce McCord David McCullough Marla McCullough Kenny Milburn Tonya Moffett 100 Sophomores Right: Brad Allen races down court during a home reserve game. Below: Riding the sophomore Homecoming float is Lori Carson, dressed as a football player, and Jenny Foster, Homecoming court representative. Paul Tomlinson David Tungate Diana Vanest Allen Waltmire Anita Wamsley Randy Wamsley Chuck Watts Freda Watts Karen Wilkinson Tony Wills Randy Yeager Tom Yeager Sophomores 101 New Wonders Freshmen class officers: president. David Elliott; vice-president, Carolyn Osting; secretary, Kathy Vanderpohl; treasurer, Becky McIntyre. New Wonders of High School Await Freshmen Being at South for two years of Jr. High doesn't answer the questions that pop up in the minds of freshmen. Many new wonders are all around them. They face new problems that sometimes, to them, seem almost impossible to conquer. Now that they are a little older and supposed to have some organization of the brain,” they are able to make a choice of a few of their classes. Most are ready to sit down and take things serious, but to some, it's still a little tough. Also, freshmen can order their class rings if they can squeeze the money out of someone, like their parents. It always arouses a bit of excitement in them until they find out the cost. Freshmen use their first year of high school mainly as an experiment so they can determine what they can get by with and how much. Keith Adams Kevin Adams Tracy Altman Earl Ashcraft Jeff Asher Danny Atchley David Beckett Tom Bedel Kyra Behrman Mike Bordon Pam Bradshaw Linda Brancamp James Brandenburg Bonnie Brown Susan Bruns Rosemary Campbell Larry Case Melvin Castor Nancy Clark Dorothey Combs Jeff Combs Cyndee Cox Debbie Cox Kathy Crabtree Mike Crabtree Anita Cruser Patty Davis Jennifer Doles Mark Duerstock Dave Elliott Fairlane Ford Cindy Fox Marlena French Roger Fromer 102 Freshmen As Bev Hitched appears to be in- terested in what's going on, Lori Kr- zyzanowski is a bit distracted. Matthew Galbraith David Gatewood Randy Gatewood Louella Gearheart Lori Graham Jeff Greiwe Mary Hamilton Mike Hamilton Carmen Hampton Debbie Harbert Jim Hardebeck Melvin Harris Tim Hayes Natalie Hendricks Merri Hempstead Sherry Hensley Brenda Hisil Bev Hitched Linda Horan Marcia Horan Toni Huber Tonya Hughes Mark Hunter Cathy Israel Freshmen 103 Danny Knarr Karl Knight Ricky Koors Derik Jacobs Paul Johannigman Jay Johnson Don Jones Richard King Lore Krzyanowski Vicki Larison Larry Lawson Mark Lewis Kristi Louden Brenda Mann Judy Mauer Becky Moore Becky Moore Joe Moorman Tina Mozingo Jackie Murphy Carolyn McCullough Becky McIntyre Diana McIntyre Robbie Neal Tom Nieman Susan Oldham Diane Oliver Kenny Oliver Carolynn Osting Teresa Owens Marty Porter Tina Preston Brad Richardson Tim Richardson Danny Riddell Clay Roberts The freshman basketball team com- pletes their warm-up practice before a home game. 104 Freshman Frosh! Doug Runyon Ronald Runyon Jeff Saylor Roy Saylor Pat Schoettmer Bernard Schwering Teresa Schwering John Seal Robert Shanks Joey Shatto Rick Sheldon Lynn Shiremen Karen Smith Billy Thomas Brian Thompson Marcella Tichenor Darrell Vanderbur Dennis Vandurbur Kathy Vanderpohl David Walterman Ginger Wamsley Wanda Wamsley Andrew Wenning Gary Wilkinson Judy Wonn Connie Wren Bonnie Young Freshman 105 Beyond the Battle Now that they have survived the first year of jr. high most 8th graders feel really beyond their battle. They have adjusted to the ways of the school and the people of it. For the most part, 8th graders have withstood being called punks or “little squirts” by students above them the previous year. School life has become a routine. There still are no clubs and no study halls but nobody bothers them. Some people even admire them! Cardena Adams Matthew Adams Rhonda Adams Kelly Agnew Robert Akeman Cathy Anderson Gary Barrett Betsy Beckett Paula Bentley Michael Bewley Jeffrey Blankman Mark Blauvelt Pamela Bower Gregory Bradshaw Edward Brewer Timothy Bruns Denise Burgess Janet Campbell Linda Campbell Michael Castor Barbara Cathey Loretta Cathey Harley Chase William Clarkson Gregory Compton Gary Cunningham Rebecca Dickson Michael Duvall Eighth grade class officers I. to r.; Mike Bewley, sec.-treasurer; Darla Taylor, president; Mike Duvall, vice-president. Eighth grade boys courteously pose lor our photographer during lunch hour. 106 8th Grade As they wait for the succeeding year to roll around, some wonder if they are really beyond their battle. Stepping into high school means more responsibility, many new decisions, and there might even be initiation. Maybe 8th grade is the calm before the storm. Fred Eddelman Larry Ferrill Richard Friend James Frogge Julie Gatewood Lisa Gatewood Gregory Gault Kevin Glasson Jerry Glover Kristi Graham Cynthia Grider William Grimes Lester Gurley Mark Guthrie Mike Guthrie David Hampton Jane Hardebeck Linda Harris Dina Hayden Sarah Hazelgrove Scottie Heath Anita Helton Deborah Hempstead James Herbert Jack Isreal Scott Hewitt Joyce Hitchell Edward Hodson Rhonda Hoffmeyer Larry Hornsby Brian Huff Michael Jacobs Julie Johanningman Charles Kirtman Marvin Knapp Kimberly Knight Rebecca Kuntz Richard La Flower James Robert Robin Lee 8th Grade 107 A typical scene in the eighth grade hallway. Harold Linger Donald Louden Roberta Lozier Norman Maddux Michael Manlief Brian Marsh Stephen Masterson Sharon McCullough Marvin McNealy James Menkedick Teresa Milburn A M Lisa Moffett Linda Moorman Julie Morrow Jack Neukam Wanda Ogle Sharon Padgett Robin Powers Melanie Rigby Deborah Schoettmer Mark Schoettmer Daryl Schwering Marilyn Schwering Donna Sexton Brenda Sharp Robin Shaw Jeffrey Shank Douglas Sims 108 8th Grade Anita Smith Greg Bradshaw is heavily guarded dur- ing one of the many noon-hour basket- ball games. Sonja Strieker Darla Taylor Lora Tetrick Peggy Vanderbur Kenny Whipple Mary Wilder Linda Woodhull Roy Yeager Eighth grade home ec. girls prepare a show case displaying their clothing projects. 8th Grade 109 We’ve Just Begun! Seventh Grade ... A New Beginning The jump from grade school to Junior High can bring a mixture of feelings and emotions. How can any one of us who has known the fear and excite- ment of that first day at South Decatur forget the seemingly insurmountable problems faced by seventh graders? Struggling with locker com- binations and running to make classes on time, the seventh graders soon begin to adapt to life at South. Quickly realizing that being in Junior High has its ad- vantages, the seventh graders are eager and willing to face another year at South. Seventh grade class officers: President Line Ogle. Vice-President Tammy Huber, Secretary Andy Oldham, Treasurer Jimmy Brewer. Camela Achley Greg Adams Shelly Adams Tony Arnett Candy Baker Robert Baltus Mark Bordon Chris Bova Kathy Brancamp Troy Adams Albert Arman Jane Beckett Sue Bentley I 110 7th Grade The seventh and eighth grade Homecoming Float. People on the float are: Farmer J.R. Stewart, Farmers wife Kim Spoonamore. and Homecoming representatives Susie Lewis and Becky Dixon. Jimmy Brewer Richard Bryant Marsha Buchanan Roger Caldwell Kim Callahan Dennis Chase Patty Clark Mike Cline Donna Combs Jerry Combs Greg Cramer Kenny Danforth Darlene Daringer Joan Duerstock Tina Deaton Don Devers Dwight Devers Jerry Dwiggins Tim Duncan Robby England Daryl Evans Regina Ferrill Tamatha Ferrill Cathy Fields Jill Fivecoat Diana Galbraith Todd Garrity Sheila Gatewood Mike Glasson Tammy Goodwin Jill Grieve Chris Grissom Mulaura Guthrie Beth Hahn Carol Hamilton Joneitta Hamilton Larry Heger Janet Herbert Rita Hitchell Tammy Hobbs Monica Holcomb Angela Hollin Tammy Huber Randy Huff Linda Hunter Danny Icenburg Melinda Idlewine Jane Johannigman 7th Grade 111 The first week in 7th grade Home Ec. is hectic! Urban Johanningman Daniel Johnson Mark Johnson Sandy Johnson Danny Keihn Becky Kelly Scott Kiefer Dan Koidyke Rick Laws Jay Lee Cindy Lewis Suzie Lewis Eric Lister Dale Louden Johnnie Low Laura Mann Paul Marshall Harry McCullough Mike McCullough Jeff McIntyre Richie McNealy Colleen Miller Dawn Mitchell Joe Mobley Tess Moore Donna Mott Seventh grade Homecoming represen- tatives. 112 7th Grade Rhonda Murphy Line Ogle Andy Oldham Becky Oldham Danny Oliver David Oliver Stacy Perkins Brenda Phelps Kenny Phares Shawna Poole Nancy Powell Richard Powers Danny Ralston Dale Richardson Jeff Richardson Brian Ross Lori Rousey Matthew Ruger Kenny Runyon Scott Sanders Denise Scheidler Debbie Schwering Jim Seal Scott Shields Jim Shonk Bob Smiley J. R. Stewart Lynda Stillabower Julie Stone Debbie Teitsort Danny Thompson Karen Tichenor Laura Tichenor Holly Tremble Brenda Trowbridge Kenny Vanderbur Lisa Wheeler Roy White Daryl Wilkinson 7th Grade 113 Administration i x Administration Teaching and Helping Robert Ferguson — principal John Duncan — Vice Principal 116 Faculty Ruth Brookshire—French. - Spanish, English Denny Flack —Social Studies H.R. Russell—Choir s William Morton—English Coach Flack and coach Mulroney BASHFULLY pose for a picture with Rick Shelton. Faculty 117 Dan Mollaun—Science Richard Hoffmeyer— « Social Studies Roberta Sipe— tO Physical Education Ernestine McIntyre— Special Ed. fro Jenny Howell—Home Economics Betty Empson—Home Economics Norman Layton—Math Tom Deniston—Business IJ Ron Ferriel—Industrial Arts j L a r r y Gardner is our guidance counselor. If you have any problem see him. [A Nina Maddux is our guidance counselor. She is always there when you need her. 118 Faculty and Guiding— How many of us have been guilty of complaining that teachers don’t understand? Or how many times have we blamed numerous faults within ourselves on teachers? We as students probably give the most rash and inconsiderable remarks to the faculty. Deep down we owe much more than we ever express ver- bally to our teachers. Not only do we spend the ma- jority of our week days with them but we also either consciously or unconsciously develop many of our life-long attitudes and ideas from them. They are our friends and importantly, they are our teachers. As teachers, they will give us valuable knowledge for our life. For this, we will always reflect back and say a silent thank-you (that we’d wish we’d said) to our teachers. Mr. Flack and Mr. Whitaker help measure as students practice the long jump. •tj Will Mulroney—Phys. Ed. B. K. Bedford—Math J Paul Hickey— Social Studies V Rose Carson—Science ifyBob Ciscell—Art 1 Elvin Cruser—Math l Vhueben Kissell— Vocational Agriculture Joe Rankin—Industrial Arts Faculty 119 V i Glenn Whitaker—Social Studies Ed Shuter—Social Studies Bob Renfro—Band Forrest Gray—Elementary Phys. Ed. teacher and Wrestling coach v Karen Mollaun—English Mignom Capper—Business Joy Ayer—Librarian Sherelle Dixon—treasurer Sharon Hill—secretary 120 Faculty Adm inistration Teachers are just ordinary people. They do dumb things like you and I, only they call them mis- takes. For instance, sometimes they take their students through the nearest door to the outside for a tornado drill. Now that was bright, wasn't it? Teachers get themselves into spots where they can’t say what they want to, expecially when they get caught in swinging doors at an art museum., or when they get a squirt of mustard down the front of their dress. Or if a teacher gets a punch in the nose by the door, it's his own fault since he was trying to be sneaky and catch some boys smoking. There are times teachers hopeno-onesaw when they tripped over the rug or had a Playboy Center- fold hanging outside the door. Like I said, teachers are just ordinary people with embarrassing moments and frustrating times such as you and I have. We always hope we can be around when it happens to them. Mr. Morton and Mr. Duncan have And just what type of article are a friendly chat in the hall. you reading, Mr. Flack! School board members: Vice-President—Clifford Ricke; William Elliott; secretary—Joyce Kissel; Norman Campbell, Floyd Diewert, Jr., President—Gene Fogle; Richard Miller. Administration 121 People Behind the Scenes When you can’t find a book, need to pay a bill, or just plain don’t know where you’re supposed to go, it’s a comfort to know there are students who can help you. The student workers are ready when a problem arises, as they know how to help and are considered one of “us . Not only do they know what to do; they are also an essential part in making the office, library, and guidance office function properly. Who gets you to school every morning come rain or shine, who do you count on to have your lunch ready for you everyday, who cleans your lockers before school starts, and sweeps your papers out of the hall after you empty your locker? You thank these people everyday without knowing it. The always-running bus drivers, the women and the helpers in the cafeteria prepare lunches and banquets, and the janitors try and make the school look spotless. They are always there when you need them. Below: Sherry Frodge, Karl Knight. Karen Knight, Darlene Johannigman, Gretchen Sims, Alice Bruce. Bonnie Brown, Lori Krzyanowski. Not pictured: Helen Hamilton, Delynn Foster. They are the office helpers. Student Librarians: Front row: Jewelene Rousey, Cheryl Tichenor, Sally Wells. Sharon Milburn, Patricia Ryle, Rockey Ferris, Miss Joy Ayer. Back row: Kathy Rousey. Debbie Moore, Tammy Hoard, Butch Schoettmer, Jean Wilder, Connie Wright. Right of desk: Mary Morris, Melanie Stillabower. Not pictured: Karen Klipsch. Front row: Sharon Beatty, Vanessa Hodson, Marcia Bass, Linda Johannigman. Second row: Larry Gardner, Kathy Miller, Sandy Bewley. Charla Cross, Sharon Buchanan, Nina Maddux. They are the guidance office helpers. 122 Helpers Bus drivers, Kneeling (L. to R.): Jack Ogle, Carl Moorman, Ralph Hermesch, Earl Manlief, John Coombs, Delane Bruce, Calvin Hitchell. Standing: Orville Galyen, Dwight Shera, Joan Bradshaw, Raymond Schwering, Sandy Billieu, Linda Wilson, Jim Hughes, Max Shera, Nick Schwering, Richard Beatty, Don Dixon. Not pictured: Russell Burgess, Calvin Holcomb. 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RONNIE LENTZ’S GARAGE 289 North Michigan Ave. Westport, Indiana CAUDILL MOBILE MILL INC. Butlerville, Indiana Ads 139 COUGARAMA 1976-1977 —SALES— Buy A Yearbook PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES H j OS R SPORTING i� OODS — PLAY — We Specialize In Team Equipment We Specialize in Team Equipment West Side of Sq. Greensburg, Ind. 663-7123 Pavy’s Stockyards “Buys and Sells with the approval of South Decatur Livestock Farmers 140 Ads Polled CALENDER FARMS Registered Indiana Certified Seeds RR 4 Greensburg CrownZellerbach Flexible Packaging Division Herefords Good Luck Cougars Nu-Way Beauty Shop Phyllis Hoard Owner-Operator Phone: 591-2022 Westport, Indiana Fall Refrigeration General Electric and Kelvinator Sales and Service Fry Service Service—Courtesy Reliability Millhousen, Ind. 47261 Sieco, Inc. Consulting Engineers 309 Washington St. Columbus, Ind. 47201 W.T. Grant Co. 2530 Eastbrook Plaza Columbus, Ind. Neal Paint Wallpaper Co. 523 Washington St. Columbus, Ind. Phone: 376-6654 Columbus Sewing Center SINGER Approved Dealer 527 Washington St. Columbus, Ind. 47201 Carney’s Garden Shop Greensburg, Ind. Melton Bridal Shop 513 Washington St. Columbus, Ind. Excel Cleaners 39 Walnut Street North Vernon, Ind. PLEAK Hardware Appliance 213-215 E. Main St. Greensburg, Ind. 47240 Iron Clad Clothing Co. 16 N. 5th St. North Vernon, Ind. 47265 Stewart’s Ladies Apparel 101 N. Broadway Greensburg, Ind. 47240 STONER’S Department Store 263 E. Walnut St. North Vernon, Ind. Gamble’s C.H. Feldman Greensburg, Ind. Phone: 662-1811 Rabbits Barber Shop 2315 Marr Road Columbus, Indiana Will Sales Jewelery 3170 Columbus Shopping Center Phone: 372-5577 Steve Cruser Auto Parts and Repair Ph: 591-4903 P.O. Box 237 Westport, Indiana Ben’s Mobil Westport, Indiana Phone: 591-2751 A. D. Appliance—T.V. 101 S. Broadway Greensburg, Ind. 47240 Phone: 663-4001 Smith Bros. Feed Mill Master Mixfeeds Grace Fertilizer Business Patrons 141 Personal Patrons Mr. Mrs. Earl Johnson. Ralph. William. Steve Mr. Mrs. Ralph Weekly W. Dwight Shera Sandi Billieu Fred Marjory Cooper Kenny. Judy. Chris. Tim. Brian Owens Dave. Janice. Allen. Nancy. Sandy Johnston Mike. Mona. Michael. Gena Ray Hitchell Mr. Mrs. Carl Owens. Danny Teresa Mr. Mrs. Harold McIntyre Family Bill and Nancy Elliott Dave Elliott Susan and Kathy Elliott Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Welch Mrs. Patricia Green Mr. and Mrs. Perry Elliot Frank. Dorothy, and Jeff Layton Bradley and Amy Ott B. K. Bedford Mr. Whitaker Annelore. MaryAnne. Joe. and Lori Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wills. Ricky. Stephanie, and Andy Mr. and Mrs. Fred AmRhein and family Don Spicer Robert and Harriet Biddinger Francis S. Cramer Rick and Donita Branstetter. Jenny and Baby Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sharp and family Fran and Cindy Daily and family Shur—Grain Feeds Wenning Farm Equipment Inc. Thurston Implement and Supply Inc. Nellie's Restaurant Randall L. Smith Moores True Value Frank, Wanda, and Tammy Hodson Mr. Larry E. Gearheart Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green Dexter. Mary. Eric. Kevin McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Adams and family Jim Grapevine The Cooks—Maude. Ann. Ruth. Helen. Marybelle. and Wilma Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Empson Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lucas and Warren John, Edith, and Jeffrey Dean Lowman Bros. Band Dorothy. Jean. Mary, and Robert Wilder Roger. Belinda, and Heather Wilder Robert. Jerry, Eddie, and Susie Renfro Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Joerger. Lee and Shannon William Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Enoch W. Kirtman Jr. and Lisa Jane Dennis. Reba. Steve. Susan, and Richard Thompson Ken and Kathy AmRhein, Mac. Missy, and Sammy Mr. and Mrs. Hastings. Gene and Brian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hazelgrove and Doris Doris Hazelgrove and John Powell Mr. and Mrs. Jamas Otto Hagerty and family Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wilkinson, Karen and Darrell Russel. Ann, Denise, and Gordon Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Larry Becky, and Matthew Anna McCullough. David. Sharon. Carolyn, Harry, Ruth, Willie, and Glen Robert, Linda, and Joey Witkemper Mr. Mrs. Dayle Hays. Roger, Kenneth. Betty. Sandy. Tim Mr. Mrs. Terry Adams. Jeff Terry Mrs. Ota Wyrick WeLiport Implement Sales Inc. Rick Lisa Parker Stewart's Ladies' Apparel Leader Shoe Store Paul Catherine Alexander Mr. Mrs. Earl Manlief O.J. Lorene Carter Greg. Pam, Leah. Doug Taylor Philip Anne Phelps Don Rhonda Clem Garnet Gertrude Kuntz. Liz. Sandy. Michelle Steve Cruser Auto Parts Repair Lynn Carolyn Ritchison, Debbie Jay Mr. Mrs. Jim Hill, Troy. Peggy Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hime Mr. and Mrs. John W. Morris The Sexton’s—Dale, Paulette and Brian Esther Henderson The Brookshires Mr. and Mrs. Danny Beesley. Shaun, and Vanessa Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fivecoat, Jill and Joe Maddux Moving Storage and Auction Robert E. Shernote Battertons Rexall Drug Store Mr. and Mrs. Ed Goodman, Lisa and Mark A B Service Bureau Greensburg I.G.A. Martin and Pauline Riddle Mr. and Mrs. Ted Sims, Gretchen, Doug, and Jenny Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dunkelbarger Lee Day Bill. Mary, and Debbie Proctor Terry, Rita, and Eric, Tom, Anita and Rhonda Gary Dean Fogle Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kirtman. Sr., Sherry, Charles, and Loretta Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Kirtman. Jr., and Lisa Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Vernon, Chele and Tracy Richard Hampton Karen Knight Mrs. Mary McPherson Phillip Watson Robert R. Reed Mr. Mrs. Steve Zelenak Mr. Mrs. David M. Benjamin Shelly Mr. Mrs. Mike Parish Mr. Mrs. Don Carson Lila Maxwell Erma Risinger Mr. Mrs. Leonard Mauer, Mike. Roger. Angie. Ruth. Mark, Tim. Larry. Mary Jo. Judy Nita Mr. Mrs. John A. Dwiggins Glenn Mary Weston Pete. Martha. Sandy. Randy, Doug, Darrel, Greg Vanderbur Nolan Minnie Vanderbur Teresa Hancock Doug Vanderbur David Paula Owens and tribe Richard, Pam, Jimmi Morrow Mark Rosalyn Johnson Mr. Mrs. Steve Reed Nina Mr. Mrs. Charles Faulkner Rebecca Mr. Mrs. Terry Grave, Gabriel • Joshua Jay Anne Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams Mr. and Mrs. Max Israel and Brandy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliphant, Mark and Mike Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keihn and Danny Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Adams. Troy and Dana Mr. and Mrs. Terry Adams. Jerad and Jana Mr. and Mrs. William Krummel Mr. and Joe E. Trotter Mr. and Mrs. James Logan and Jason Mr. and Mrs. Gene Heitz Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hewitt. Rodney, Scott, and Kim Mr. and Mrs. John W. McColley, Jr. Mr. John W. Hazel. John III Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fox 142 Personal Patrons Personal Patrons John, Martha, Debbie. Carolyn, and Joyce Hitchell George and Vera Walters Father Patrick Commons Immaculate Conception Church Stanley and Dorothy Witkemper In Memory of John D. McCullough Walt and Don Wilmer Paul. Sara and Scott Hime Mr. Mrs. William D. Wells. Jerry. Sally Mr. Mrs. Forrest Stevenson Theo Meadows Ponsler spotted swine Earl Gearhart Scott. Jeff. Lora Pumphery Mr. Mrs. Arthur Laws Bud, Mary, Cindy. Rick Laws Denny. Sandy. Anigie Kroger Richard. Barbara, Curtis. Dina. Dana. Mark, Robbie, Roberta, L. Richard Hayden Joe, Pearl. Ricky Wagner Steve, Lynrr, David. Greg Baugh Bonnie Jim Bewley Hester E. McIntyre Campbell Ernestine McIntyre Mr. Mrs. John Teitsort, Debbie Danny Royce Virginia McCullough The Gospel Echoes Quartet Mr. Mrs. Woodrow Teitsort Mr. Mrs. Hugh A. Colsher Mr. and Mrs. Albin Redelman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ortman and Debbie Mr. and Mrs. Omer Fry, Daryl and Greg Ben Richardson Harold Smith Floyd VanOsdol Hattie Cooper Roy L. Mattix Nettie McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Chester Menefee Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan and family Eugene, Terri, and Brian Gearhart Frank and Dorothy Miller from Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Shirly Ledford and sons Mike, Jennifer, Scott, Greg, and Christy Murphy Sixth period Biology II Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hughs and son Mr. and Mrs. Earl St. Clair and Rita Mr. and Mrs. E. Cruser Clinton and Anna Baldwin Jean Thomerson Mr. and Mrs. Stan Shera Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson and family Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Russel Mr. Mrs. Melvin Murphy Mr. Mrs. Richard Farlow Mr. Mrs. Don McNealy The Lester Johnson family Walters Tire. Inc. The Decatur County Bank Joe Wright Sandra Shrader Jerry, Carol Sue, Rick, Kim, Timmy Calahan Charles. Ruthann, Stan, Charla Cross Darell Lucy Richards, Johnny, Danny, Laurel Maurice Margaret Richards, Patty. Paul, Terry Howard Zilpha, Frost Jeannie Jerry Betty Frost, Gayle. Dale Rube Aubrey Frost John Zona Frodge Larry Gardner, John Duncan Joe Rita Knight, Jeff Karl Dennis Dianne Flack Mr. Mrs. David Sharp Mr. Mrs. Russel Bartlett Mr. Mrs. Byford Sharp. Dennis, Stephen, Deborah, Donald, Ronald Mr. Mrs. David Morrow Mr. Mrs. Richard Davis, Rick Patty Mr. Mrs. Clifford Byard Mr. Mrs. Stephen Shoopman Angie Tracy Rock D. Kirtman Ed’s Salvage Yard Mr. Mrs. John Stuart, John Debby, Shawn. Bobby Mr. Mrs. Ira Nelson, Kenneth, Pamela, Tammy, Bill, Kevin Ralph Pavy Mrs. Kay Hose Arthur Carmen Pavy Mr. Mrs. Roy Stepp Mr. Mrs. Royce Dale McCullough Mr. Mrs. John McGovern Mr. Mrs. Jack Murphy Mr. Orville Scudder Mr. Mrs. Donald Reed Mr. Mrs. Richard D. Wamsley Mr. Mrs. Jerry Veercamp, David Sherrie Mr. Mrs. Jessie D. JamQS Mr. Mrs. Lewis Tichenor. Nancy, Mike, Laura. Jeff, Karen Mr. Mrs. William Griner Mr. Mrs. Olas Beckett, Polly Barry Mr. Mrs. Wilfred L. Mulrony Mr. Mrs. Cecil Houze Mr. Mrs. Ross W. Hill Richie Alexander Richard. Marilyn, Skippy, Eileen Crady Mr. Mrs. Dale Blauvelt, Marvin, Michael Mr. Mrs. Larry Evans Beulah Mark Blauvelt Mr. Mrs. Wayne Tomson Norman, Marilyn, Pamela, Mark, Janet. Christie Campbell Ed. Nita. Mandy McNealy Mr. Mrs. Joe McNealy Roger Maryann Redmon Decatur Simmental Farms Bib Gary Gault lone, Charles. Marvin McNealy Mr. Mrs. Douglas K. Brown Mr. Mrs. Don Dixon Michelle Mr. Mrs. Donald V. Carter, Alan, Kim. Chad Mr. Mrs. William Brewer. William. Dale. Delana. Alissa Mick McPherson Mr. Mrs. Gordon Compton Jeff Mr. Mrs. William E. Norris Personal Patrons 143 A Adams. Cardeana 106 Adams, Greg 41 Adams. Keith B. 29.70.102.33 Adams. Kevin A. 70,102.33 Adams. Matthew 106.40 Adams. Pamela 31.96.70.44,73.3 Adams. Pete 83 Adams. Rhonda 106.71,33 Adams. Sheila C. 70 Adams. Troy 41.151 Agnew. Kelly 60.106.40 Agnew. Kimberly 31,73.60.95,96,94.44. 66.42,74,5 Akemon. Robert 106 Allen. Gregory 60.69,83,47,61,54,68 Altman, Renee 83,8,66,46,91 Altman, Tracey 102,19,66 AmRhein. James 18,24.48,95,62,69,70 95,34 AmRhein, Stephen 48.49 Anderson, Cathey 106 Anderson, Michael 98 Armand, Albert 71 Arnett, Christine 64,70,98,66 Ashcraft. Earl H. 102.59 Asher, Jeffrey 102 Atchley, Camilla 123 Atchley, Daniel 102 Atchley, Steve 98 Ayer, Joy 52.53,28.8,120.42 B Badgley. Lee Ann 64,70,98 Badgley, Lu Ann 64.70.98 Bales. Tim 94,47,46 Baltus, Byron 2.24.27.62,69.50,83.47, 61,46.68 Barnes. Trina 60,79,66.65 Barrett. Cindy 98 Barrett. Gary 106 Bass. Marcia 60.76.64.70.16.82,83.63.61. 74.75.92 Baugh, William 70,83 Beard. William 54 Beatty, Sharon 76,64,70.16.83,63,74,92 Beckett. Betsey 106,71 Beckett. David 102 Beckett. Jane 123,21 Bedel, Kathaleen 83 Bedel, Thomas 102,59 Bedford, B. K. 119 Behrman, Kyra 64,102,45,79,66 Benge, Dennis 98,66 Bense. Deborah 53,31,32,44.78,79,66.3, 58 Bentley. Paula 106 Bewley, Michael 106,71,40,33 Bewley. Richard 24,76,51,69.50,83,89 Bewley, Sandra 3,53.76,70.98,44,8,42,5 Biddinger, Annette 76,77,94,63.78.5 Black. William 24.62.69.83 Blankman. Jeffrey 106,33 Blauvelt. Mark 106,71.66 Borden, Mark 71,41 Borden, Mike 102 Bova, Kris 123 Bova, Monica 31,78 Bower, Linda 83 Bower, Pamela 106.71 Bower, Roberta 76,98,59 Bradshaw. Carol 83,78,65 Bradshaw. Gregory 106,109,71,40.33 Bradshaw, Jeffrey 60,62.98.37.68 Bradshaw. Pamela 64,70,102.79,66 Brancamp. Cathy 71 Brancamp, June Ann 64,65 Brancamp, Linda 102 Brancamp, Mathias 98 Brancamp, Robert 94,59 Brancamp, Veronica 53.98 Brandenburg, David 94 Brandenburg, Donald 98 Brandenburg, James 102 Brashars, Amy Lynn 98 Brashars, Cynthia 78,94 Brewer, Donna 94,66 Brewer, Eddie 106,40 Brewer, Jimmy 111,71,41 Brookshire, Ruth 117,148 Brown, Bonita 102,74 Bruce, Alice 78,94 Bruns, Jim 18.24,62,69.70,50.94,38.37. 68 Bruns. Linda 52 Bruns. Sandra 53,18,76.77,70,94,63,66. 74,75,5 Bruns, Susan 60,102,79 Bruns, Timothy 109,106,40.33 Bruns, Thomas 24,51,62,69,50.34,35,82. 83.61.68 Bryant. Richard 111 Bryant. Sandra 76,77.16,83.63.78,5 Buchanan, Marsha 111 Buchanan, Mary 98 Buchanan, Mike 94 Buchanan, Sharon 83 Burgess, Ann 123 Burgess, Denise 71,106 C Caldwell, Roger 111,41 Caldwell, Ronnie 98,151,59 Callahan, Kim 71,111 Callahan, Rick 24,76,94,59 Campbell, Christie 5 Campbell, Janet 44,106,71 Campbell, Linda 106,123 Campbell, Mark 18,60,24,76.48.25.69,94. 34.36.68 Campbell, Norman 3 Campbell, Rosemary 78,102,123 Capper, Brian 62,83.73.59 Capper, Mignom 64,120 Carson, Lori 31,70,98,101.43,73,46,42,67 Carson, Rose 119 Case, Larry 102 Caster. Melvin 29,24,76,102,63,47,33,5 Caster. Michael 106,71 Castor, Kelly 60,24,70.98.37,68 Cathey. Barbara 71.106 Cathey. Loretta 106 Cathey, Robert 94 Chambers, Lori 76,98,63 Chase, Dennis 111 Chase, Harley 106,33 Childers, John 29,24 Childers, Nora 76 Childes, Claudia 94 Ciscell, Bob 119 Clark, Patty 111 Clark, Nancy 102 Clarkson. Christopher 50,51,94 Clarkson. William 106 Cline. Mike 111 Coleman, Janice 117,73 Combs, Donna 111,71 Combs, Kathy 83,65 Compton, Gregory 106 Coombs; Dorothy 76,102,63,65 Coombs, Jeffrey 76,62,102,59 Coombs, Jerry 111,41 Cooper, Cindy 53,31,16,82,83.66.46,42 Cooper. Dirk 24,98.37.68.58,59 Cox, Cynthia 102,65 Cox. Deborah 102,65 Cox, Michael 50 Crabtree, Kathleen 102,65 Crabtree. Michael 29.24,102 Cramer, Greg 111 Crippen, Nancy 76.98.63 Cromer, Mary Jane 70,94 Cross, Charla 52.31,64,83.66,20 Cruser. Anita 102,79 Cruser, Elvin 119 Cruser. Wilma 123 Cunningham, Gary 71,106.40,33 D Danforth, Donald 69,83 Danforth, Kenneth 111,41 Davis. Denise 94,46 Davis. Patricia 102,79 Deaton, Carla 64,98,78 Deaton, Danita 64,84 Deaton, Tina 111 Deniston, Tom 118 Denney, Gordon 59 Denny, Norman 116,68 Derringer, Darlena 111 Devers, Donald 111 Devers, Dwight 111 Devers, Joyce 98,78 Dickson, Rebecca 109,106,12 Dixon, Sherelle 120 Doles. Jennifer 102,79 Duerstock, Joan 111 Duerstock, Mark 102,59 Duerstock, Wayne 98 Duncan, John 116,121 Duncan, Tim 111 Duval. Michael 106.71 Duvall. Penny 60,16,84 Dwiggins, John 84,79,24.78,59 Dwiggins, Jerry 111 Dwiggins, Joseph 98,59 E Eddelman, Fred 107,40 Egan, Leif 40 Elliott, David 29,24,76.62,70,102 Elliott, John 94 Emly, Sue 52,53,76,77,84,63.61.42.74,91 Empson. Betty 118,65 England, Randy 76 England, Robby 111 Evans, Darrel 111 F Fall, Ronald 48,49 144 Index Ferguson. Robert 116 Ferriel. Ron 118 Ferrill, Barry 98 Ferrill, Larry 107 Ferrill. Regina 111.71 Ferrill. Tamatha 111,71 Ferris. Scott 84.93 Ferris. Rochelle 76,70.94,44.66 Fields. Kathy 111 Fivecoat. Jill 111 Flack. Dennis 24.29.117.28.41.119.121 Fogle. Dennis 76.96.70.94.63.78.66.73 Fogle. Jackie 94 Folks. Kimberly 78,98,66.101 Folks, Sandra 94 Ford, Fairlane 102 Foster, Jennifer 52,53,76.31,70,98,17, 101,63,42 Foster, Malinda 84 Fox, Anthony 94 Fox, Cindy 102,79 Fox, Mary Jo 117 Franke, Harvey 76,98,59 Franke. Rebecca 84 French. Marlena 102,65 Friend, Richard 107 Frodge. Sheryl 94,66.73 Frogge, James 107,71 Fromer, Roger 29,24,70,102,33 Fry, Richard 94,59 Q Galbraith, Diana 111 Galbraith, Matthew 29,24,103.70,33 Galloway. Ann 94,66,74,148 Galyen, Karen 64,84 Gardner, John 98 Gardner. Larry 43,118 Garrity, Todd 111,41 Gatewood. Bill 17,70,94 Gatewood. David 98,59 Gatewood. David 103,66 Gatewood, Donna 59 Gatewood, Gayle 94 Gatewood. Julie 107,71 Gatewood. Kenny 98,58,59 Gatewood, Lisa 107 Gatewood. Randall 103,70 Gatewood, Sheila 111,71 Gatewood, Terry 60,83,84,61 Gatewood. Tracy 48,99,34,36 Gault, Gregory 107,40,33 Gault, James 24.48,69.34,82,84,2,59 Gault, Lora 76,70,99,63,78 Gearhart, Dianne 84,65 Gearhart, Edith 94,78,123 Gearhart, Louella 103,65 Gearhart, Ricky 94 Geiling, Ruth 123 Giles, Rollin 40 Giles, Sarah 94,79 Glasson, Kevin 107 Glasson, Mike 111 Glover, Clifford Eugene 70,94 Glover, Jerry 107,71,40 Goodin, Linda 99,65 Goodin, Tammy 111,71 Gorman, Susan 53,18,70,94,66,74.75,5 Graham. Kristi 107 Graham. Lori 103,70.79 Graham, Nancy 94,79,65 Grapevine. Lynette 94,79,65 Gray. Forrest 28,120.47,46 Grider. Cynthia 107 Grieshop, Bradley 99 Griewe, Jill 111,71,151 Griewe, Thomas Jeffrey 29,24,103,70 Grimes. William 107 Griner, Chris Allen 95,66 Grissom, Eddie 111 Gurley, Lester 107 Gurley, Loran 99 Guthrie, Mark 107 Guthrie. Melora 111,71 Guthrie, Mike 107 H Hagerty, Teresa 31,95 Hahn, Dale 84 Hahn, Dennis 99 Hahn, Elizabeth 111 Hamer, Kevin 93,2,24,69,14,50,82.84. 47,73,68 Hamilton. Barbara 19 Hamilton, Carol 111 Hamilton, Helen 95.64,70,78 Hamilton, Jeannetta 111 Hamilton. Mary 103,70 Hamilton, Michael 103 Hamilton, Philip 99 Hampton, Carmon 103,70,79 Hampton, David 84,107 Hancock, Teresa 64 Harbert, Debra 103,65 Harbert, David 95 Hardebeck, James 103 Hardebeck, Jane 107 Hardebeck, Phillip 99.59 Hardebeck, Robert 95,59 Hardebeck, William 95 Harris, Linda 107 Harris, Melvin 103 Harrison, Tony 24,99,47 Hauser, Victoria 84,78 Hauser, Wilbur 99 Hayden, Curtis 95 Hayden, Dina 107,71 Hays, Betty 84 Hays, Sandra 99 Hays, Timothy 103 Hazelgrove, Doris 84,78 Hazelgrove, Sarah 107,71 Heath, Scotty 107 Heger, Larry 111,41 Helms, Jace 48 Helton, Anita 107,123 Hempstead, Deborah 107 Hempstead, Merri 103,31,70 Hempstead, Michael 84,73,59 Hendricks, Carrie 95,66 Hendricks, Natalie 103,79,66 Hensley, David 60,62,16,85,93 Hensley, Sherry 103,79,65 Herbert, Allen 99 Herbert, James 107 Herbert, Janet 111 Herbert, Janet 64,70,85,73.74 Herbert, Marian 64,70,99 Hermesch, Alan 40 Hermesch, Denise 64,85 Hermesch, Mark 99 Hess. Brian 50,51.32,69.70.50.16.85. 78,79,73.68.59 Hess, Danny 95,66 Hewitt, Rodney 99,98,47 Hewitt. Scott 107,33 Hickey, Paul 119 Hill. Troy 48,62.69.70,85 Hill, Peggy 53.95,70,66,5 Hill. Sharon 120 Hime, Scott 60.24,69.70.50.34,85.61. 73,68 Hisel. Brenda 103,79 Hitchell. Beverly 103,64,45,79.46 Hitched, Brian 48.85.47.61.59 Hitchell, Joyce 60,107 Hitchell. Rita 111,45,71 Hoard, Tamara 130,76,17,16,85,78,79,73, 89 Hoard, Terrie 130,76.95.17,66,73.42.74 Hobbs, Tammy 111 Hodson, Christine 76,95,72,66,73 Hodson, Edward 107,71 Hodson. Vanessa 85,78,79,42,74 Hoffmeyer, Richard 118,54 Hoffmeyer, Rhonda 107,44,71,73 Holcomb, Darius 24,62,99,79,37,68 Holcomb, Gail 3.18,60,95,96,70,44,8, 78,79.73,74,75,5 Holcomb, Monica 111,71 Holcomb, Nina 64,85.78,79 Hollin, Angela 111 Hooten, Keith 60 Hooten, Kenneth 60,76,95,62,63,79,73 Hoover. Charles 54 Horan, Linda 103,64,79 Horan, Marcia 103,64 Horan, Sandra 76,77,64.70.16.85.63.90.5 Hornsby. Larry 107 Howell. Jennie 118,65 Huber. Michael 15.24.27,48.69.14.34,82. 84.8.89.2.67.93 Huber, Tammy 111,45,71 Huber, Toni 103,79 Huff, Brian 107,71,40.33 Huff. Buddy 70,84 Huff. Randal 48.99 Huff, Randy 111,59 Huff. Stella 99,79 Huff, Tammy 18,31,95,78,2 Hughes, Tonya 103,70,79,66 Hull, Harlan 76,95,37 Hunter, Linda 111,71 Hunter, Mark 103,78,79 I Idlewine, Malinda 111,71 Isenburg, Daniel 111 Israel. Belva 76,31,99,63,42 Israel, Cathy 31.76.103.64,63,33 Israel, David 76,85 Israel. Jack 107,71 Israel, James 76,17,16,85,90 J Jacobs, Dereck 104,151 Jacobs. Gordon 24,27,85.66 Jacobs. Michael 107,71 Johanningman, Darlene 85 Johanningman. Edward 95,59 Index 145 Johanningman, Jane 111 Johanningman. Julie 107 Johanningman, Linda 85,65,61,65 Johanningman, Paul 104,59 Johnson, Jay 76.62.104,63.59 Johnson. Lisa 53,18,19 Johnson, Mark 71.41 Johnson Ralph 62,85.61,59 Johnson, William 24,27,62,69.99,37, 54.68 Johnston, Allen 95,59 Johnston, Nancy 70,99 Jones, Debbie 76,99,63,43,42 Jones, Donald 104 Jones, Michael 85 K King, Richard 104 Kirtman, Charles 107,71,40 Kissel, Reuben 119.58,59 Klipsch. Karen 86 Knapp, Kerry 70,86 Knapp, Marvin 107 Knarr, Daniel 104 Knarr, Kay 70,99,42 Knight, Jeff 99 Knight. Karen 86.78.79 Knight, Karl 29.24,25,105 Knight. Kimberly 107.71 Koors, David 95,59 Koors, Ricky 105,59 Kramer, Greg 41 Kroger. Donna 53,76.77.64,99.63.20,5 Krzyzanowski, Lori 103,64,104,79 Krzyanowski, Roger 24,95,62,70,50,68 Kuntz, Rebecca 107 L LaFlower, Duane 71 LaFlower, Richard 107 Larison, Vicki 104,79 Laws, Cynthia 19 Laws, Richard 41 Lawson, Larry 29,24,76 Layton, Jeff 15,32.95.62,69,96,50,34, 35,36,2,68 Layton, Norman 118 Lee. James 107 Lee. Natalie Gay 86 Lee. Richard 95 Lee. Robin 107 Lentz, Alisa 3,130.60,76,31,70,99.44. 63.5 Lentz, Amy 76,86,63.73.92 Lewis, David 86 Lewis, Mark 104 Lewis, Suzie 71 Linger, Harold 108 Lister, Eric 71 Louden, Donald 108 Louden. Julie 70,86 Louden, Kristi 104,79,74 Louden, Linda 70,98.100 Low, Jonnie 71 Low. Rhonda 31,53,76,95.63,42 Lozier, Roberta 71,108 Lucas, Beverly 95,78,65 Lucas, Sally 100 Lunsford. Penny 100 Lynch, James 76,96 Me McCarter, Diane 64,100,79 McCarter, Pam 64,86,78.79,65,123 McCord, Bruce 100 McCullough, Beverly 64 McCullough, Carolyn 104,79 McCullough, David 100 McCullough, Harry 78 McCullough, Kevin 48 McCullough. Lucy 64,86,78.79.65 McCullough, Marla 76,70,100.63 McCullough, Martha 76.70.86,66 McCullough, Michael 71 McCullough, Sharon 108 McIntyre, Campbell 117 McIntyre. Diana 64,104,43,79,42.65 McIntyre, Ernestine 118 McIntyre, Jeffrey 41,10 McIntyre, Mary Bell 123 McIntyre, Rebecca 102,104,45,79,42 McNealy, Marvin 108,71,40 M Maddux, Dana 86,5 Maddux, Jay 71,40 Maddox. Nina 118 Maddux, Norman 108 Manlief. Debra 66 Manlief. Michael 108 Manlief. Paula 70,95,96,66.74,5 Manlief, Shirley 76,70,63,78.66 Mann. Brenda 104,65 Marsh, Anna 96,70,79,65 Marsh, Brian 108,3 Marshall, Kenny 32.48,69.96,15 Martin, Randy Ray 64,86 Masterson, Stephen 108 Mauer, Judy 70.104.45,79 Mauer. Larry 18.32,62,69.96,70,37,68 Menkedick, James 71 Michael. Maude 123 Milburn. Kenneth 100,59 Milburn. Sharon 86.59 Milburn, Teresa 108,123 Miller, Colleen 71 Miller, Kathleen 15,53,60,76,77,16,82, 86.63.61,74.75,59,148.5 Mitchell. Dawn 71 Moffett. Lisa 44.108,71,151 Moffett. Tonya 76,100.63,59 Mollaun, Dan 8,24,69,28,118 Mollaun. Karen 120 Moore, Barbara 70,76,96,63,5 Moore, Debbie 86 Moore, Jane 71 Moore, Becky 64,104,79,65 Moore. Becky 76.104,63 Moore. Ronald 76,100,59 Moorman, Linda 108,33 Moorman, Joseph 104.59 Morris, Ed 96 Morris, Mary 86,66 Morrow. Julie 108,71 Morrow, Mark 100 Morton. William 117,121 Mott. Donna 71 Mott. Karen 100.79,65 Mott. Wanda 100.79.65 Mozingo. Pam 100,21 Mozingo, Tina 104,21 Mullins, Robert 96 Mulroney. Will 29.24,117.28,120.37,33. 119,13 Murphy. Jackie 17,104 Murphy, Rhonda 113 N Neal, Debra 33 Neal, Robin 104 Neukam, Jack 108.40 Nieman, Larry 15.32,69.14,50.16.82,86. 89,3.68.59 Nieman. Tom 15,32.14.104,33.59 O Ogle. Cyndi 60.16,86,8,66,61,46,74,75 Ogle. Line 113,41 Ogle. Wanda 108.71 Oldham. Andy 113.41 Oldham. Becky 71,113 Oldham, Susan 70.104,78 Oliphant, Mark 48,62.69,96,97,73,75 Oliver, Daniel 113 Oliver, David 113 Oliver, Diana 104 Oliver, Kenneth 104 Osting, Carolyn 76.31,64,70,104.102, 63,33 Osting, Julie 19 Ott, Bill 116,28 Owens. Jill 76,64.70,86,63.92.5 Owens. Robert 96,59 Owens. Teresa 64,76,70,104,63,33 P Padgett, Sharon 71,108.66.21 Parish, Becky 87 Parker, Jane 96,78.79 Pearl, Bill 24,69.50.34,87.89 Pendleton, Joe 116,120,66 Perkins, Scott 16,87,59 Perkins, Stacey 71,113 Phares, Ken 113 Phelps. Brenda 45,113,71 Phillips. Joe 71 Phillips, Mary Anne 53.87.64,70,100. 44,74,5 Phillips, Susan 100 Poole, Shawna 113,71 Porter, Marty 104.29,24,62,78,79 Powell, Nancy 113 Powers. Carol 76,87,63.78,5 Powers. Richard 113,41 Powers. Robin 108 Preston. Tina 104,65 Proctor, Debra 71,46 Q Quirk. Kim 76,70,87,63,78 R Ralston, Danny 113 Rankin, Joe 62,119 Rankin, Kay 96,78 Readnour, Don 100 Renfro, Robert 77,120,5 Richardson, Brad 78.104,79,59 Richardson, Carol 19 Richardson, Dale 113,41 Richardson, Jeff 113 146 Index Richardson, Gary 48,69,17.100.37.68 Richardson, Greg 96,59 Richardson, Lucinda 76,87,63,66,92 Richardson. Nancy 96 Richardson, Tim 104,68 Riddell. Daniel 104 Rigby. Melanie 108 Rigby, Tim 100 Robbins, Chana 70,100,74 Roberts. Clay 76,104,59 Ross, Brian 113,41 Rousey, Lori 113 Rousey, Jewelene 87,78,65 Rousey, Frank 40 Rousey, Kathy 97,78,65 Ruger, Matthew 113 Runyan, Doug 76,105 Runyan Ken 113 Runyan, Robert 100 Runyan, Ron 105 Runyon, Susan 87,78,65 Runyon, William 97 Russell, H.R. 77,117,78,71,79 Ryle, Laura 76,70,100,44 Ryle, Patricia 76.87.44,8,3,79,5 S Sanders. Scott 113 Saylor, Jeff 105 Saylor, Randy 62,95,78,79,59 Saylor. Roy 70,105 Scheidler, Denise 113 Scheidler, Susan 53 Schoettmer. Deborah 108 Schoettmer. Henry 87.78 Schoettmer. Mark 108,71 Schoettmer. Patrick 105.59 Schoettmer, William 100,123 School Board 121 Schreiner, Patricia 76.64.100,63,78.59 Schwering, Bernard 29.24.105.47.59 Schwering. Daryl 108 Schwering, Debra 113 Schwering, Donna 97,65 Schwering. Linda 64,97.70.94,42 Schwering. Marilyn 108 Schwering, Norma 97,73,65 Schwering, Paul 2,24,82,87,59 Schwering, Teresa 105 Seal, Jim 113 Seal, John 105 Seegers, William 116,34,120 Sexton, Donna 108 Shanks, Robert 105 Sharp, Brenda 108,71 Sharp, Deborah 64.97,70 Sharp, Dennis 87 Sharp, Douglas 70,16,87,78,3,93 Sharp, Gregory 100 Sharp, Stephen 24,70,87 Shatto, Joey 105 Shaw. Debra 78.87,79.65 Shaw, Robin 77,108 Shelton. Rick 29.24,70,117,105 Shera, Mark 87.66 Shields, Scott 71,113,41 Shirema, Lynn 17.105.73.33,59 Shonk, James 113,71.41 Shonk, Jeffery 108 Short. Francis 64.100,79,65 Shuter, Edward 120 Sidwell, Steven 100 Sims, Douglas 108 Sims, Gretchen 87,78,46 Sipe. Roberta 53.31,118,8,12 Sizemore, Patricia 100.46 Smiley. Bob 113,71 Smith, Anita 109 Smith, Arthur 87,66,46 Smith, Donna 100 Smith. Janie 97,46 Smith. Karen 64,105.79.65 Smith, Thomas 18 Snyder, Scottie 78.100 Spoonamore, Kimberly 109.71.66 Spoonamore. Kevin 98,100 Stevenson. Doris 116,64 Stewart. J. R. 113,73 Stier, Kathy 52,53.76.77.64.16.88.63. 91,5 Stillabower. Julie 100,79 Stillabower. Lynda 71,113 Stillabower, Melanie 76,64,97,70,63 Stone, Julie 113.71 Stone, Kenneth 24.88,47 Stone, Rita 78 Stone. Tim 24.97.47 Stotesenberg, Beth 109 Strieker. Sonja 109 Stuart, Jim 71 Stuart, Jerry 60 Sturdivant, Mary Ruth 76,100.63 T Taylor, Anthony 70,100,66 Taylor. Darla 109.106,44,71,73 Taylor. Daryl 24.48.97 Templeton, Don 88 Tetrick, Lora 109,71,46 Thackery, Brenda 76,88.78.90,5 Thomas. Billy 29.24,105 Thomas. Mary 64.100.65 Thompson, Brian 32,105,73,33,20 Thompson, Danny 71,113 Thompson, Roger 97,34,17,55,54 Thompson, Steven 54 Thompson, Susan 64,70,100,42,74 Tichenor, Cheryl 78.97,65 Tichenor. Karen 113,71 Tichenor. Laura 113 Tichenor, Marcella 105,79,65 Tichenor, Nancy 100 Tomlinson, Paul 101,66 Tomlinson. Teresa 88,66 Trimble, Holly 113 Trowbridge, Brenda 113 Tungate. Charlene 16,88,66 Tungate, David 101 U Ulm. Patrick 116.40 V Vanderbur. Darrell 105 Vanderbur, Dennis 105 Vanderbur. Kenneth 71,113 Vanderbur, Peggy 109,71 Vanderpohl, Bernice 97 Vanderpohl, Katherine 64,105,102,79 Vanderpohl, Teresa 53,60.64.88,42 Vanest. Diane 70.76,101.63.79.5 Veerkamp. Carol 66 W Walterman. David 62,34,105.78.79 Waltermire, Allen 76.101.63.66 Walters, Shawna 64.88 Wamsley. Anita 101 Wamsley. Ginger 105,79 Wamsley. Randy 101 Wamsley. Wanda 105 Watts. Chuck 101 Watts. Frieda 64.101 Weckop, Nathan 88 Wells. Sally 76.64,70,88,63 Wenning. Andrew 105 Wenning, Martha 70,97 Wheeler, Lisa 113.71.151 Wheeler, Reggie 70.88,73,89 Whipple, Kenneth 109,40 Whitaker, Glenn 120,119 White. Roy 113 Wilder. Jean 97,66 Wilder. Mary 109 Wiley. Joe 62.97,59 Wilkinson, Darrell 113 Wilkinson, Gary 24.105 Wilkinson, Karen 64.70,101 Williams, Andrew 97 Wills. Anthony 24.76.69.50.101.38.37 Wills. Jeffery 69.34.88.55.54 Wilson, Kevin 32,62.69,97,50.38.37 Wilson. Rick 59 Winn, Helen 123 Wonn, Judy 76.105.63.33 Woodhull. Linda 109,71 Wren. Connie 79.105 Wright. Connie 64,70.88.73 Y Yeager. Randy 50,101 Yeager. Roy 109 Yeager. Thomas 101 Young, Lavonna 31.105,79 Index 147 It’s a Rough Business!!!!!! Layout in hand, editor Kathy Miller shows anxiety and concern on another (she can’t believe already) deadline day. Mrs. Ruth Brookshire, our yearbook sponsor, makes a last minute change in copy. Assistant editor Ann Galloway paints a small block of wood during art class. 148 Editor’s Page Mi Wg’fe. Hu na e. is VAiWcr 9nJ i'tn 3-c .A u 0 2 i ah bor bo o d AeBrbooW editor. X coBnt c nu all So wouj X uoaa a normal________Sot b l)gc3 l!_ ot before Wts H75-7k A ear book S 3r ed. -Seri •ny art uOU. u b o m 3 -frWxtOtl be Acacboo l is 9t eas i_Q__organize yn. have made an error in ’ u gYnevii: . 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That’s probably the first sign of spring fever around the school. Lack of ambition to do school work seems to be another signal. Everyone has lots of 'get up and go’ when it comes to doing anything except school work. When it comes to that, 'why they’re just plum tuckered out’! Seniors might begin to think that maybe graduation has come too fast. They think about the ‘good 'ole times’ and how fast time has passed. They’re seniors but it really doesn’t seem possible. Of course, there are seniors who think differently and say Good riddance” to school. They might think it was luck but at least they made it! Whoever said that spring fever involved falling in love”? It sure doesn’t seem to be that way. I know everyone gets wild and wooly with the coming of spr- ing, but do they have to fight? They say they do. It's supposed to show their love for someone. No, not for their opponent; for their special someone. At least that’s what they think. It's their way of telling someone, “Hands Off, he’s mine,” or She belongs to me.” Oh yes, girls get in on the action too when spr- ing comes. That’s Women’s Lib for 'ya! Lugging books back to school, students submissively file into the school building. Closing Left: Ronnie Caldwell lounges in the railing in front of the library waiting until the last minute before heading for class. Below: Is it spring fever or just a little hanky-panky between Lisa Moffett, and Derek Jacobs. ✓ W Left. Brian Hess takes a minute of rest Kim Folks is “just watching the girls go before going into study hall. by.” Closing 151 The United States’ next 200 years begins with us Be a part of it! 152 Closing I w rrt fTt+m cf-f Us frjsCs+rriJAa ic i r 57 ■■c fr ft I