St Johns High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1976 volume:

BLUE DEVIL St. John’s High School Darlington, S. C. When we, the Senior Class, entered St. John’s for the first time, entering with us was a man who was also experiencing our same doubts, fears, and anticipation. As we became aquainted with our school, teachers, friends, and studies, we soon developed a deep respect for this man. Our needs became his concerns. Times have not changed; he is still devoting his time and energy toward cooperation between faculty and students. He has become essential as an advisor and as a friend, not only to the Senior Class but to all students, lie has continually exhibited interest in various school activities and community service projects. His variety of interests has shown us his respect for athletic as well as academic achievement. He has instigated changes for students in order that we might receive the best education possible. His positive, optimistic attitude toward life and learning has inspired many of us to continue our education in preparation for our future. After four years of school life at St. John’s, we realize how much his guidance has meant to each of us and we admire his special concern for each student as an individual. The Senior Class of St. John’s High School proudly dedicates the 1976 Blue Devil to you Mr. Lane Trantham. TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life...................................6 Features and Honors ..........................18 Sports........................................42 Clubs ........................................70 Administration and Faculty....................96 Classes......................................112 Student Life.................................174 Ads ..........................................184 6 7 SPECIAL 9 STUDENTS HAVE VARIED INTERESTS iii mi 12 CONCENTRATION SMILES ARE PROMINENT AT SJH 17 19 HOMECOMING QUEEN Miss Lyn Hart 20 THE SPIRIT OF HOMECOMING 1975-76 Crystal Brown - Dcrman Hodge Sindy Clark Mike Gainey 21 Lurline Coggeshall Damon Flowers Kathy Cohen — Johnny Wilson SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS SPONSOR FIFTEEN LQ Yolanda Coker Steve Campbell Mary Ann Council Larry Sumner Cricket Dargan — A1 Coggcshall Patsy Gleason - Clayton King Lyn Hart - Ricky Drawdy Tonia Parnell Bobby June et i Susan Poe — Mike Holloway Kathy Rogers Bill Ervin 23 24 Robin Tunstall Billy Sumner Miss Yolanda Coker Spectators admire the Junior Class float. The sophomores cheer on their winning float. Friday night, October 24 was a special occasion for all the students of St. John’s. Half-time saw Miss Lyn Hart crowned as Homecoming Queen and Miss Yolanda Coker honored as Football Sweetheart. The Home- coming float contest proved to be the climax of the evening for the hard-working class volunteers. Each class presented a float,and the lucky winner was the Sophomore Class. The themes for the floats were “Tame the Tigers” - sophomore, “Rhinestone Devil” senior, “Pinball Devil” junior, and “Tidal- wave” freshman. Homecoming proved to be a successful event as The Devils downed the Tigers of Butler by a score of 42-7. 25 ALL STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN HOMECOMING Charge! The enthusiastic crowd cheers the football team on to victory. ‘Going out of 26 Memories light the corners of Lyn’s mind. “I never wanted to touch a man .. my head”. The majorettes doing their “thing” at homecoming. 27 MARSHALS FIRST ROW (L to R.): S. Bryant, M. Hatchell, G. Graham, D. Greer. SECOND ROW: K. Rogers, N. Howie, S. Bunch, T. Slater. STANDING: J. Reynolds, B. C. Lawson, A. Howie, T. Joseph. ALL-STATE CHORUS ALL CONFERENCE COACH Gene Stokes Congratulations to Coach Gene Stokes, who led St. John’s to the con- ference championship and was conse- quently honored as All Conference Coach for the 1975 football season. His leadership ability is again displayed by this year’s winning record. SHRINE BOWL PLAYER John Reynolds John Reynolds, a SJH lineman, rep- resented the 5-AAA Conference in the Shrine Bowl, held each year in Char- lotte, N.C. High School football coaches nominate players from their teams as well as other conference teams. From these nominations approximately thirty young men are chosen to represent the state of South Carolina in this yearly event. Congratulations to John! 29 KING TEENS Timothy Joseph and John Reynolds PATE AWARD John Reynolds JAMES E. WELCH AWARD Most Valuable Lineman-John Reynolds Most Valuable Back Steve Campbell BOY’S STATE LEFT TO RIGHT: Johnny Wilson, John Reynolds, Mike Holloway, Ed Early. NOT PICTURED: Bill Ervin. 32 MISS BLUE DEVIL Miss Dianne Hudson 33 MISS BLUE DEVIL PAGEANT L-R: 2nd Runner-up, Miss Tara Powers; Miss Blue Devil, Dianne Hudson; 1st Runner-up, Miss Betty Coke Lawson. The second annual Miss Blue Devil Pageant was held in St. John’s Auditorium on November 6. Nine beautiful and talented girls partici- pated in sportswear, talent, and evening gown competition. The contes- tants this year were: Mary Kay Belissary, Irene Taylor, Lorainne Mar- tin, Kay Goff, Mary Ann Council, Ivy Adams, Betty Coke Lawson, Dianne Hudson, and Tara Powers. Five judges judged the girls on talent, poise, and beauty. This year’s decision was difficult because each contestant performed extremely well. The theme for the pageant was “A Garden Party”. The stage was set against a beautiful mural depicting a garden scene. Mr. Ernie Harrell, a SJH teacher, provided the accompaniment for the contestants. Special entertainment was provided by Peach Creek, a local rock n’roll band, and by Crystal Johnson, a terrific baton twirler. Master of ceremonies was Mr. Jack Humphries, a Florence businessman. The pageant was a huge success for the Annual Staff, as well as the contestants. 34 Talent Winner Miss Tara Powers 3. 1. Contestants model evening gowns for final competition. 2. Lorraine Martin shows her gown for evening gown competition. 3. Crystal Johnson performs a jazz - baton act during special entertainment. 4. Mary Ann Council models her sportswear for the judges. 35 Also providing special entertainment is Peach Creek. Irene Taylor models her evening gown for Dianne Hudson, newly crowned “Miss Blue Devil”, looks forward to her 1975 1976 reign, the competition. P. C. JUNIOR FELLOWS L - R: John Reynolds, Kathy Rogers, Gene Graham; (not pictured Ann Howie). UYS STATE FURMAN SCHOLARS L - R: Johnny Wilson, Kathy Rogers, Gene Graham; (not pictured - Ann Howie). 37 MAY QUEEN Lyn Hart MAID OF HONOR Lurie McElveen MAY SENIOR ATTENDANT Sandra Bryant SENIOR ATTENDANT Sindy Clark JUNIOR ATTENDANT Renee Anderson JUNIOR ATTENDANT Karen Joseph JUNIOR ATTENDANT Sabrina Byrd COURT FRESHMAN ATTENDANT Terri Langley FRESHMAN ATTENDANT Kim Kirven 41 SPORTS 43 VARSITY FOOTBALL FRONT ROW (L. to R.): Trainer — Frank Lyon, Ray Evans, Ricky Drawdy, Mike Gainey, Steve Campbell, John Reynolds, Bill Ervin, Derman Hodge, Clayton King. SECOND ROW: Manager David Gandy, Billy Sumner, Randy Timmons, Damon Flowers, Bobby June, John Wilson, Larry Sumner, Mike Holloway, Robert Taylor, A1 Coggeshall, Coach Dennis Stokes. THIRD ROW: Manager Howard Cross, Eddie Taylor, Scott Spencer, Jay Cox, George Manos, Burt Hursey, Mike Cooke, Nathaniel Bacote, Henry Bacote, Odell King, Coaches Wilbur Vaughan and Gene Stokes. FOURTH ROW: Rock Williams, Calvin Gray, Joey Padgett. Tommy Campbell, and Randy Taylor. tn Trainer, Frank Lyons; Managers, David Gandy and Howard Cross “Big Blue” — Conference Champs Again! The 1975 varsity football campaign got under way in the early morning heat of August. Practices were rough but winning doesn’t come easy when trying to repeat as conference champions. In preparing for that all important first game, the Big Blue paired up with West Florence, Dillon, and Latta in scrimmage contests. The third week of school saw the Devils travel to Mullins for the season’s opener. The Big Blue outbid the Auctioneers, chalking up win number one. Rain caused the boys to play Cheraw on Saturday night, but the Braves forgot their war paint and St. John’s emerged victoriously. The following two weeks saw the Blue beat the threads off the Boll Weevils from Kingstree and swamp the Foxes from Marion. With four wins under their belts, the tide suddenly turned against the Blue Devils as Andrew Jackson’s Volunteer army waged war on the Big Blue bringing the first defeat. The Devil defense then tried to ruin the Bruins of South Florence, but the baby bears kicked themselves to victory with a field goal. The Big Blue got back on the winning track as they pounced on both Tiger teams. The Panthers from L ike City tried the Devils but were unable to keep the Blue from their second straight 5AAA Conference title. Manning invaded Devil country to no avail and St. John’s netted their eighth victory in tuning up for the state playoffs. The Garrett Falcons came to town and flew back to Charleston with a stunning win over the mighty Devils in the first round playoff game. The season was a most success!ul one; an 8-3 won-lost record, the Conference Champion- ship, and a berth in the state playoffs is certain evidence of another great year of Blue Devil football. Captains - Steve Campbell, John Reynolds One of the major events of the 1975-1976 school year was the Homecoming football game against Butler and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime. Fifteen girls participated in Home- coming, but only the thirteen senior girls were eligible for the title of Homecoming Queen. As halftime approached, the excitement mounted. Lyn Hart was crowned Homecoming Queen and Yolanda Coker was crowned Football Sweetheart. The sophomores won first place for their float “Tame the Tiger . Satisfaction was felt by all students Homecoming night as the Devils downed the Tigers 35-8. The Lake City QB in a state of panic as Calvin Gray closes in. 1975 FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD Darlington 19 Mullins ■ 0 Darlington 21 Cheraw 0 Darlington 19 Kingstree 0 Darlington 27 Marion 13 Darlington 0 Andrew Jackson 35 Darlington 0 South Florence 3 Darlington 42 Butler 8 Darlington 21 Wilson 0 Darlington 22 Lake City 14 Darlington 35 Manning 0 Darlington 0 Garrett 28 A Butler runner is left without the hall after being racked by Joey Padgett and Mike Holloway. The team conserves energy a John Reynolds proves that his talents aren’t limited to centering as he picks off a Marion pass and runs for long yardage. t a school-wide pep rally. Damon Flowers Mike Gainey Derman Hodge Mike Holloway Bobby June Clayton King John Reynolds Billy Sumner Larry Sumner Robert Taylor SENIOR DEVILS 6 Randy Timmons Johnny Wilson -0 on lead the powerful St. John’s Blue Devils to a 35-0 win Friday night • in the final game for both, .schools. Flowers scored on runs of 2,, 43, and 6 yards and caught a i two-point conversion pass from . Tommy Campbell as the Blue [• Devils improved their season { slate to 8-2 and kept their confer- ence mark unmarred at 54). The Blue Devils got a sparkl- ing performance from their de-1 fense speared by Calvin Grey,n Mike Gainey and Steve1 Campbell. Gainey recovered af fumble and ran 14 yards for a touchdown while Campbell1 Campbell had a 43 yard touchdown on an interception. • _ -.......................... opportunities. The Blue Devils defense held in the second period as South Florence took a punt on the St. John’s 30 which was kicked from the end zone. But two penalties put them back on the 47. A long pass put them back on the 20 but the Blue ....L . carried to the 39 and st John’s entered the game Campbell ran to the 3.' without having a single point first and ten. Jay Cox « scored against them, but the to the 25 but, on f- Flowers fumble and Tomn for a 1 puntii Flo bound 4:37 I The B a pu kickei had I Devil fourte oppon plays Camp and ft the If Aftc punts break to the Blue J with were •hn's Tops n 27 to 13 On the first plav Irom scrim i Writer mage. Cox blasted through a bi$ hole on the left side of the lint 'ullback and went all the way lor the :hdow ns score Tommy Campbell passec ds on 16 to Steve Campbell for the twe Vs Blue point conversion as the Blue De- ten with vils jumped out to a 14-0 lead vin over with 3:11 to go in the first quar- xes Fri- ter Marion setup its lirst w4-0for touchdown when Alexander has lost Moody recovered a Blue Devil i 2-2 re- tumble at the St John's 26 yard line William Hubbard picked up 11 yards down to the 15. and on third and 10 Moody took a pitch- ' om quarterback Mark )nd. and raced around his Hp � nr m vards and a Vs roll on defense and each second TD on runs. Jay Cox and quar- Tommy Campbell ie other two scores. foul to give Butler the ball at their 38. Pearason picked up a few yards and Sylvester Knox lost a few. Then, interference was ruled on an Eddie Lee )bell was tl ss to the 40 i Jackson. W he Blue De lutler moun ous drive fr ■icked up a f running of fter Pear?! econd first foul against ave the Tig me van at hit Blue Devil 46| Toney to Terry Pompey p was good at the 31 for anotf first and ten. Running fr Joe Pearson and a Toney Willie Johnson pass put ! four-yard-1 Devil defei gers had to tt mi fourth don •evils drove laities put th •wn 15 yard 1 ed just as ■-J °nd Campbell took a pass for a play from two-point conversion and hole in the irion pass in tory and took mp Fox 44. iter Campbell from brother ell and raced 1 the left side ire. The PAT ynolds missed ed 6-0. ie kickoff and back to their nbled it away lds came up Blue Devils, x, on the first scrimmage, found a leftside and went 40 .one and th gave St. Joh 0 lead. After beir the ball, the their first Blue Devils away on t William Hi ten yards a for the Swar Moody took out. Marior make it i midway the The Blue and punted from their 40 but Marion was penalized 15 yards Marion 30 and Steve Campbell carried for 24 yards to the six. s they took ove the ball heir ow n 40. J yards and cored from leynolds got )hn’s led 21- � d another tickoff and ie Devils 5 ack Mark :o Blake for n TD. The -vas missed 1 was cut to 21-13 in the third quarter. St. John’s came right back Tlo H71 Ifi 7 _ rne with :koll to nis 34 Mark Haymond ake. The PAT xked. With 1:36 'iis' lead was -13. bell brothers )wd to their feet Foxes kick-off. d from his 36 to line and when to Steve who e goal line, the d when officials an illegal for- points. Defens intercepted two one down and saving tackle. J with a pass intei fumble recovery usual good play defense. Mike « Cox. Calvin Holloway, Joey Randy Taylor al: standout defensi’ real tough ball g SUMMi Bacote, whose wife, Geneva, 4:14 remaining in the quarter. 'T‘V� � v DAT o (tomr)[ f31 led. r the following n Reynolds Alex Moody ambled to the line. Jay Cox 5 way 40 yards to the Swamp Fox 3 yard line before being halted. The Foxes were unable to sustain a drive so punted to their 39 yard line. Jay Cox bulled his way to the three before he could be brought down. Damon Flowers’ sweep around right The Blue Devils initiated a drive for their final score of the night with just over 4 minutes left in the game. The offensive crew took advantage of a poor Fox punt on their 25 yard line. Seven plays later Jay Cox blasted over left tackle from Dari. 9 279 18 2 1 45 27 First E Rushing Passing Pur Fumbli Penal Finals St. John’s trave tanks Wilson, 27-0 Campbell ran side to the 40 a lateral to Campbell iistance for lateral was ne. ued to drive ut gave the wn. Marion • 32 before alted when tercepted a John’s was he 25 and . The Blue irottled the ; Steve L«ee back on his Vlarion was ’he Swamp ted five and i their end Devils had as the ball ids on the dage from lowers, St. e six where went in for il tally with es to play. . The Dmbi- j was nver- ing rusher with 96 yards while the Tigers were led be Mvers Scipio with 21 yards and Michael Black with 19 yards. The first half w gjuJefensive battle with St. Jo shing slim 7-0 lead into [ilson room at halftime. Tense looked fired up )■ The. —-r jp 287 by Montgomery. Carl Wilson Then the Blue Devils came and Johnny Austin, held the vis- back to life putting two six poin- itors and the offense took over ters on the board in the fourth and drove to the SJ 19 before a 15 quarter while their defense kept • V • • —— ■ • - Clt MW — • • _______ PAT and St. eld around his left John's won 27-13. jmmv hitting him 4 jay qox ad a totaj 0f 12i -vinrH ru� nalt :i strike at the five. 1 yar(js rushing for the game he remaining five • • 1— � u ro and Steve Campbell picked up _________ n«� � «nKall noriori • Wullii Devils the 47 ers eet iam mce i an to 0 recovery, along with stan Bill Summer and Johnny son. St. John's travels to Cl Friday night while Mullins .Conway. i- i thonv Haves and James Mcl uf ;™w ! fie paced the offensive effort JJ 4 t .. - Joev Padgett aided the St the Braves to two f.rst - John s defense, with a fumble � • ° y “ yard total nse Th.- Rravt‘s rros vt r the Cheraw Braves in ’he Blue Devil defense •� ••• • ••• MMU MVIII J Carter with individual tackles along with Randy Taylor and reliable John Reynolds led the defense. The Blue Devils travel to ucav.ii. n cy oie «Always umgO at home, especially against the Blue Devils. Thursday nights Jaycee action on Wiiliamson Athletic Field saw the Blue Imps overrun by the Cheraw Brave JVs 14-0. The much larger Braves scored twice in the second quarter. Tommy Trantham and Tony Washington led the Imps of- fensively. Trip Gardner, Terry Christmas and Johnny Mac- Dees led the defense. The Imps host the Kingstree Jvs this Thursday night — game time 7:30. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL BOTTOM ROW (L. to R.): M. Crews, R. Ruthven, D. Stokes, T. Washington, C. Bruce, V. Jordan, E. Rummell, S. Miller, J. Ervin, B. Priest, K. Bryant. MIDDLE ROW: T. Carter, L. Watford, T. Rubin, J. McDcas, M. Smith, R. Moody, R. Coker, B. Deas, T. Christmas, C. Rogers. BACK ROW: Coach Jack Dearhart, G. Lunn, D. Willis, B. June, T. Trantham, C. Thomas, K. Gandy, J. Lee, J. Odom, M. Johnson, M. Boykin, R. Gray, A. Harold, R. Stokes, Coach Richard Robbins. This year’s Junior Varsity Football team gained valuable experience the hard way. The final results for the 1975 season were two wins, six losses, and two ties; however, this record does not reflect the squad’s hard work, school spirit, and team determination. The team did benefit from its trying season; each member gained experience and excitement for a better football season year. Coaches Jack Dearhart, Richard Robbins. 1975 SCOREBOARD SJH 8 Mullins 8 SJH 0 Che raw 14 SJH 0 Kingstree 40 SJH 16 Marion 27 SJH 14 Andrew Jackson 18 SJH 0 South Florence 44 SJH 24 Butler 0 SJH 26 Wilson 26 SJH 0 Lake City 8 SJH 13 Manning 12 53 POWDER PUFF 1975 1. “I thought this was flag football!” 2. Powder Puff beauties display poise and glam- our. 3. Beth Lowder pushes for yardage. 4. The better side of the seniors?! 5. The seniors rehash their game strategy in the final minutes before the kickoff. 6. Our line of beauties. 54 SENIORS BOTTOM ROW, (L. to R.): S. Lee, C. Dargan, E. Davis, K. Rogers, S. June, K. Cohen, C. Brown, A. Howie, S. Lane. MIDDLE ROW: K. Rummell, J. Randolph, Y. Coker, L. Hart, T. Windham, S. Poe, K. Jerry, A. Muldrow. BACK ROW: Coaches, Mike Gainey and Steve Campbell, V. Hudson, V. King, coaches, Derman Hodge, John Wilson and Mike Holloway. Yolanda Coker is jubilant after scoring a touchdown. The score was called back Sharon June takes a break from the action, because there were too many seniors on the field. After weeks of hearing their coaches yell “O.K. girls, five and down!” the Junior and Senior teams met in another exciting contest ol skill, dexterity, and endurance — It’s called Powder Puff football. Powder Puff gives the girls in both classes the opportunity to work together as a team and to strive to achieve a common goal. This year’s game proved to be another thriller. In the first play of the game Junior halfback Helen Fox intercepted a passandon the following play ran in for the first score of the game. A solid Senior defense held against the extra points attempt. The Seniors’ spirit was not dampened by the Junior score. An offensive drive by the Seniors ended as Lyn Hart scored the first Senior touchdown and Susan Poe caught a pass for the two-point conversion. The third and final score came in the second quarter as halfback Lyn Hart once again put the Seniors on the board. The score stood 14-6. Halftime activities were highlighted by the crowning of Ms. Howard Cross as the 1975 Powder Puff Queen. Ms. Cross represented senior end Cricket Dargan. Our new queen was quoted as saying “No phone calls, please, I’m all booked up.” Back on the field second half, the 56 teams showed the same determination as before but failed to find the end zone. Both teams showed exceptional spirit and sportsmanship. The Juniors gained experience; the Seniors, a victory. The final score: Seniors-14, Juniors-6. JUNIORS BOTTOM ROW, L. to R.: M. Rummell, L. Law, M. Jackson, B. Lowder, S. Byrd, V. Gilbert, H. Fox, E. Pipkin, K. Atkinson. MIDDLE ROW: L. Rostron, R. White, G. G. Moody, T. West, R. Anderson, A. McFarland, B. Jackson, D. Pawley, C. Odom, N. Morse. BACK ROW: Coaches T. Campbell, E. Taylor, and M. Cooke, M. K. Belissary, M. Lloyd, S. Dowling, P. Bryant, C. O’Neal, Coaches, R. Taylor and J. Padgett. 57 VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL KNEELING: Tri-Captains: Yolanda Coker, Annie McFarland, Lyn Hart. STANDING: Amy Jerry, Vivian Gilbert, Beth Lowder, Lynn Koon, Melissa Mims, Robin Slater, Rosanna Edens. Tri-captains: Lyn Hart, Yolanda Coker, (Annie McFar- land not pictured). Young Team Gains Experience 1975-76 was a rebuilding year for the Girls’ Varsi- ty Basketball team. Of the thirteen team members only three were seniors. Although the team was young, Coach Andy Morrison’s fighting Devilettes were known throughout the conference for their tough defense. There were hard times for the team, but with the hard times came experience and know- ledge for the coming years. 58 Coach Andy Morrison Senior, Lyn Hart Senior, Susan Poe 59 Senior, Yolanda Coker 61 VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL ROW 1 (L to R.): Manager Archie Bacote. Andy Baldwin. Ron Pcavy, Edwin Huggins, Damon Flowers, Tommy Slater, Manager Steve Hursey. ROW 2: Arazander Hughes, Henry Carter, Danny Cotton, Johnny Bryant, Brent Sansbury. Ricky Gardner. Heyward Derry, Tommy Campbell, Coach Dave Neilson. “Big Blue” Spirit Never Dies Practice, practice, practice. Coach Dave Neilson definitely believes in practice. Jogging, sprints, and shooting drills are regular activities for the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team. The opening games of the 1975-76 season were played against larger AAAA schools. The beginning was tough, but hard work and determination saw the “Big Blue” through a trying season. 62 Danny Cotton waffles a Gremlin shot. Andy Baldwin and Danny Cotton arc visibly upset by this Hartsvillc basket. 63 64 65 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL KNEELING (L. to R.): Lee Freeman. Scott Spencer. Tony Washington. STANDING: Jerry Lunnon, Mark Johnson, Mike Berry, George Manos, Manager Val Baldwin. The Junior Varsity team made a good showing in local basketball competition. The boys’ team, coached by Richard Robbins, showed much improvement over last year’s team. Their ability to work together proved to be important to the team. Determination, enthusiasm, and hard work made the 75-76 J.V. basketball team one of the best. 66 Coach Richard Robbins outlines game strategy. 67 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS BOTTOM (1. to r.) S. June, S. Clark, M. Council, S. Byrd, J. Slater. TOP 0- to r.) F. Hooks, C. Dargan, R. Tunstall. St. John’s cheerleading squad maintained its image of creating and reviving school spirit this year. The squad’s endless efforts to promote support for high school athletics brought results; an increasing number of students attended pep rallies, football and basketball games. Their reward for the hard work at summer camp was the football stadium filled with hundreds of screaming fans. Head Cheerleader, Cricket Dargan 68 Senior, Sindy Clark Senior, Sharon June Senior, Robin Tunstall “The Devils are Dynamite” Jamie Slater backs the Devils with spirit. 69 BLUE DEVIL STAFF Josic Randolph- Co-Editor Kathy Cohen, “Bear” Wilson Business Staff 72 EDITORIAL STAFF (L. to R.): Freshman class Josie Randolph, Sports Yolanda Coker, Features and Honors Queenie Thomas, Literature Sandra Bryant, Organizations Tim Joseph. NOT PICTURED Typist Mona Freeman. PHOTOGRAPHERS Jimmy White, Ron Peavey. The 1975-76 Blue Devil Staff spent many long, agonizing hours piecing together each page depicting the lives of the students of St. John’s. Hundreds of layouts were drawn, thousands of pictures were cropped, and many many special instructions were typed. Each member of the staff spent months of toil and labor to produce the 1975-76 BLUE DEVIL. It has been an experience that has taught the staff the importance of responsibility, cooperation, and hard work. CLASS EDITORS (L. to R.): Sophomore Susan Ritter, Junior Beth Lowder, Senior Tammy Windham. NOT PIC- TURED: Freshman Cynthia Epps. 73 THE BULLETIN SEATED (L. to R.): B. Ervin, R. Edens, J. Ervin, K. Cohen, L. Law, J. Jordan, K. Joseph. SECOND ROW: K. Rogers, R. Rogers, E. Pipkin, L. Hart, C. Skinner, I. Taylor, S. June, C. Auman. THIRD ROW: M. Belissary, D. Boley, B. Lawson, D. Cohen, D. James, E. Huggins, T. Windham, B. Allen, S. Ritter, W. Lawson. FOURTH ROW: D. Hudson, I. Adams. Susan Lane Editor-in-chief The Bulletin Staff published five papers this year for the enjoyment of St. John’s students. The staff alone actually realizes how much time and effort is involved in writing an informative, interesting school newspaper. The Bulletin Staff sold ads, spirit pennants, and dough- nuts to raise money for their publication. Bill Ervin Editor, Joe Ervin-Sports Editor, Laura Law Sports Editor, Cheryl Skinner—Co-Business Manager, Irene Taylor-Co-Business Manager, Karen Joseph-Features Editor, Betty Coke Lawson News Editor. 74 ST. JOHN’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY KNEELING (L to R.): PRIME MINISTER: Jay Cox, Historian: Sabrina Sellars, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Danny Cohen. SECOND ROW: E. Wilds, M. Amos, R. Dewitt, C. Rubin, V. King, V. Gilbert, H. Fox, M. Goodson, P. Gregg, G. Foster, K. Joseph, M. Cherry, A. Adams, G. McPhail, F. Hooks, S. Goodwin, L. Stokes, M. Mullens, C. Drew, B. Drew, B. Green, K. Atkinson, Mrs. Currin, Mr. Ward, Mr. Flounders. THIRD ROW: B. Lanier, P. Bryant, J. Smyre, C. Oneal, C. Scssoms, E. Taylor, S. Clark, L. Freeman, M. Mims, G. Manos, J. Jordan, C. Williams, T. Wilds, T. Bryant, J. Bryson, C. White, T. Williamson, M. Byrd, R. James, J. Gentry, S. Brown, D. Saxton, C. Kelley. FOURTH ROW: S. Byrd, A. Sumner. B. Thomas, V. Osborne, L. Martin, G. Lunn, D. Jones, R. Smith, J. Parnell, B. Green, M. Hawkins, R. Campbell, M. Tadlock, D. Asaro, 11. Holloway, P. Gibson, C. Coleman. R. Williams, J. Mullens. FIFTH ROW: M. Council, M. Lloyd, R. Taylor, T. Deloach, G. Moody, R. White, M. Johnson, A. Britt, N. Young, C. Jones, D. Hatchell, C. Odom, C. Oneal, K. Cross, J. Greene, B. Frazier, T. Mack, J. Wallace, S. Sullivan, T. Lloyd. SIXTH ROW: D. Kistler. C. Skinner, I. Taylor. M. Warr, S. Sherrill, S. June, K. Allen, K. Goff, R. Hursey, J. Fede, D. Lundy, C. Pauley, E. Garris, D. Pauley, P. Singletary, C. Hayes, R. Stokes, B. Ervin, M. Hobbs, M. Godwin. SEVENTH ROW: T. Powers, D. James, W. Jones, S. Ritter, S. Warr, F. Oneal, M. Smothers, J. Padgerr, R. Williams, J. Thomas, P. McPhail, T. Hcusteun, S. Howie, T. Wiley, K. Howie, M. Harris, J. Wilson, C. Lunn, B. Odom, G. Lee. EIGHTH ROW: M. Willis, J. Langley, M. Andrews. The St. John’s Historical Society is our school’s newest and largest club with over 140 members. The Historical Society began the club year with an interesting assembly program depicting Darlington County’s role in America’s fight for independence. The club members enjoyed a field trip to Long- bluff, the original settlement in Darlington County. A trip to Charleston to tour old historical buildings was enjoyed by club members. Plans were also begun for a trophy case to display artifacts and old bottles. The Historical Society shows promise as one of St. John’s most active and informative clubs. 75 “FOURSCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO . .. JR. CLASSICAL LEAGUE (FRONT ROW, 1. to r.) R. Howard, D. Greer, T. Bryant, D. Grooms, H. Mims, C. Bowen, T. Langley. I. Adams, S. Howie, D. Boley,C. Coleman, C. Epps. (SECOND ROW) J. Bryson, J. Taylor, M. Brown, B. Davis, H. Weaver, T. Welch, S. Warr, B. Muldrow, L. Charles, R. Bragg, D. Saxton, J. Jordan, Mrs. Suggs advisor. (THIRD ROW) J. Fede, D. Gatewood, J. Ervin, B. Rhodes, K. Hatched, J. Hatched, T. Moore, R. Campbell, A. Parrish, B. Ervin, K. Howie, M. Singletary. The Junior Classical League of St. John’s is an organization devoted to the promotion of the Latin language at our school. Their numerous activities included selling Blue Devil ink pens, participating in the Clemson Declamation Contest, and sponsoring a Roman Holiday to raise money for the club treasury. Other club activities for the year included Christmas caroling, a Roman Banquet, a Latin Skit Contest, and a trip to the Latin Forum in Columbia. 76 Catherine Bowen — Secretary, Joe Ervin Vice-Pres., Sylvia Warr — Parliamentarian, Jay Bryson - President, not pictured Mary Eden Helms Treasurer. BUS DRIVERS’ CLUB (TOP ROW) M. Street, H. Frazier, J. Williams, T. Mack, C. Psillos, J. Black, R. McElveen, R. Steele. (BOTTOM ROW) C. Lunn, D. Huggins, J. Lambert, D. Hodge, R. Taylor, J. Tyler, L. Murray, C. Robinson, M. Hudson, L. Wingate, D. Phillips, T. Slater. CHESS CLUB (SEATED, 1. to r.) L. Davis, R. Meekins, C. Wilson, B. Ervin, G. Graham, H. Grooms, R. James. (STANDING, 1st ROW, 1. to r.) G. Askins, F. Dudley, S. Miles, C. Bowen, R. Howard, J. Ervin, B. Wilson, D. Gatewood, M. Britt, B. Odom, T. Bryant. (2nd ROW) Dr. Hitch, M. Jones, S. Willis, B. Allen, T. Moore, D. Dileo, M. Berry, R. Humphries, K. Blackmon. 77 KEY CLUB (FIRST ROW 1. to r.) L. Hart, J. Reynolds, E. Huggins, M. Holloway, J. Wilson, J. Ervin. (SECOND ROW) P. Atkinson, S. Spencer, T. Campbell, E. Early, B. Allen, J. Padgett, B. Ervin. (THIRD ROW) L. Freeman, T. Deloach, G. Manos, K. Howie, A. Baldwin, R. Drawdy, R. Evans, M. Ward. (FOURTH ROW) R. Taylor, S. Campbell, E. Taylor, D. Dileo. Lyn Hart - Sweetheart (L to R) E. Huggins — Treasurer, John Reynolds - President, Ted Deloach Secretary, Ricky Drawdy Vice President. The Key Club consists of a large group of young men dedicated to the advancement of our school and community. They support various school activities and work on community projects with the Kiwanis Club, their local Sponsor. Among these projects were selling Christmas trees, working at football games, cleaning up the campus, and attending the district Key Club convention. These members exemplify leadership, service, and loyalty. 78 ANCHORCLUB TOP TO BOTTOM: Y. Coker, C. Skinner, L. Hart, H. Dewitt, R. Edens, K. Cohen, P. Greer, P. Bryant, D. Hudson, M. Psillos, C. Dargan, T. Windham, M. Bellissary, C. Scssoms, L. Law, I. Taylor, S. Ritter. The Anchor Club of St. John’s consists of young ladies chosen by the club members themselves. The girls were busy as usual this year giving of their time and energy to promote worthwhile causes in our school and community. The girls sold football programs, sponsored a needy family at Christmas, collected money for the March of Dimes Telcrama, and attended Darlington area churches each month. 1975-76 was a rewarding club year for the members and their sponsor, the Pilot Club. 79 Anchor Club Sweetheart Ray Evans Officers (1 to r) Lyn Hart Sec., Cheryl Skinner Pres., Yolanda Coker Vice-Pres. L� ® • • ROTCCOMPANY A FIRST PLATOON, FIRST ROW (L to R.): J. Fede, H. Asaro, J. Bacote. SECOND ROW: L. Davis, W. Gee, R. Black, A. Ishmeal, S. Robinson, K. Brunson. A. Jerry, T. Kemmerlin, M. Jackson. THIRD ROW: J. Deas, R. Brockington, R. James, C. Patterson, M. Nettles, R. Mckay, P. McKay. FOURTH ROW: V. Gilbert, J. Thomas, J. Jones, D. Dewitt, A. Gilbert, H. Fox, A. Adams, V. Stevenson, P. Gregg. FIFTH ROW: D. Johnson, D. King, E. Wilkes, J. Mullens, J. Martin, S. Alford, M. Cherry. SECOND PLATOON, FIRST ROW (L. to R.): B. Blackmon, E. Asaro. SECOND ROW: T. Parker, S. Dixon, L. Ratliff, R. Thomas, E. Rummell, N. Rubin, K. Locklair. THIRD ROW: W. Martin, M. Fox, V. Cotton, D. Jones, R. Jcrnigan, C. Alford, D. Stokes. FOURTH ROW: R. Smith, M. Chambers. G. Singletary, J. Washington, A. Patterson, H. Dewitt, L. Williamson, B. Jackson, R. Dewitt. FIFTH ROW: D. Isaac, O. Vidal, L. Evans, E. Davis, A. Scarlet, T. Miles, C. Baker. 80 ROTC COMPANY B FIRST PLATOON, FIRST ROW (L. to R.): R Dubose, R. Gardner. SECOND ROW: L. Dixon, C. Rogers, P. Brown, F. Hannibal, S. Hunter, H. Rush, A. Mcfarland. THIRD ROW: L. Hough, A. Breland, H. Hough, E. Hannibal, P. Gregg, E. McCall. R. Wingate. FOURTH ROW: R. Thomas, A. Jackson, H. Jackson, G. Johnson, D. Kelly, C. Samuel, P. White, G. Douglas. FIFTH ROW: T. Williamson, E. Williamson, K. Tadlock, W. Robinson, J. Stephenson, S. Richardson, B. Williams, T. Lloyd, D. Wills, A. Stevenson, W. Hudson. SECOND PLATOON, D. Asaro. FIRST ROW (L. to R.): A. Coward, J. West, D. Chapman, R. Cotton, R. King, R. Martin, B. Howie, T. Washington SECOND ROW: J. Lambert, M. Gattison, C. Hopkins, J. Isaac, J. Samuel, R. Dowdy, D. Whitt. THIRD ROW: B. Lucas, D. King, M. Parker, W. White, J. Gilbert, A. Hannibal. FOURTH ROW: R. Dubose, R. McPhail, C. Bruce, C. Brown, M. Crews, L Warsaw, O. Wright. 81 St. John’s High School and the Darlington community have benefited tremendously from the JROTC program. Members of the Cadet Corps have involved themselves in a wide and diverse range of activities designed to promote good citizenship, self-reliance, and leadership. The Cadet Corps participated in many school and community related events which include parades, sporting events, dedication services, assembly programs, and campus clean-up drives. The high points of the year are the annual Junior ROTC Review, the JROTC Military Ball, the weekend field trip to Lake Darpo, and the orientation trip to Fort Bragg, N.C. NJ BOARD 82 ROTC OFFICERS’ CLUB FIRST ROW (L. to R.): LTC E. Taylor, CPT D. Hodge, CPT M. Godwin, CPT T. Joseph, CPT R. Dubose, LT F. Hooks. SECOND ROW D. Mclnville, MAJ M. Willougliby, LT J. Fede, CPT J. Williams, LT B. Blackmon, CPT B. Frazier, SGT MAJ M. Williams. The ROTC Officers' Club under the leadership of Major Woodrow Barbee has been a very active club throughout this school year. They have participated in various school activities, such as the planning of the ROTC Ball and the ordering of new equipment. ( 84 Now what happened to those Chuck Wagons? ECOLOGY CLUB FIRST ROW (L. to R.): F. O’Neal, D. Hudson, R. Coker, C. Lunn, J. Bryson, S. Britt, S. Sellers, S. Clark, E. Banks, K. Adams, T. Powers, D. Cohen. SECOND ROW: D. Watson, R. Stephens, G. Lanier, R. Dargan, K. Goff, S. June, K. Allen, H. Weaver, C. Drew, D. Hatchell, M. Mims. THIRD ROW: Club Sponsor Mrs. Samuel, B. Lawson, I. Taylor, L. Hart, T. Windham, A. Baldwin, F. Davis, C. Odom, C. O'Neal, D. James, R. Edens, J. Langley. The St. John’s Ecology Club began an active club year with their clean-up cam- paign in the amphitheater. The members also collected old newspapers, magazines, and aluminum cans for recycling. Painting school trash cans became their next major project, and local fire hydrants received a new coat of paint, courtesy of the Ecolo- gy Club. Sabrina Sellers Secretary-Treasurer, Sarah Clark Vice-President, Eddie Banks President. 85 STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW (L to R.): D. Greer, K. Joseph, B. Green, C. Dargan, L. Hart, Y. Coder, C. Skinner, P. Bryant, S. Clark, C. Baker, H. O’Neal, M. Brown, I. Taylor, D. James, G. Griffith. SECOND ROW: J. Wilson, T. Trantham, E. Taylor, B. Sansbury, J. Padget, J. Reynolds, R. Drawdy, G. Lunn, B. June, M. Cooke, M. Harris, J. Parnell. THIRD ROW: K. Mims, L. Koon, M. Bclissary, S. Sellers, S. Spencer, T. Deloach, H. Derry, T. Rubin, M. Holloway President, T. Joseph Advisor to President. The Student Council of St. John’s is ' - - an organization established to promote a better relationship between faculty and students. The Council has engaged in vari- ous excellent projects this school year. Its many committees have worked diligently on Homecoming, the Mr. and Miss St. John’s Pageant, May Court, and many other school activities. 86 Advisor to President Tim Joseph, President Mike Holloway Treasurer Patricia Bryant, Secretary Yolanda Coker “C” is for council.. ■ 87 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Annette Muldrow Project Committee Chairman, Jackie Craft Treasurer, Robin Slater Secretary, Melinda Britt Vice President, Mary Ann Tadlock President. FIRST ROW (L. to R.): J. Frazie, D. Dewitt, J. Isaac, P. White, W. Hudson, P. Damon, J. Gee, J. Holloway, W. Blackmon, L. Dunn, D. Grooms, M. Blackmon, J. Wallace, K. Anderson, S. Howie, D. Hatchell, B. Muldrow, B. Goodson, M. Tadlock, K. Tadlock. SECOND ROW: C. Robinson, C. Jerry, J. Jones, M. Jackson, B. Jackson, T. Brown, G. Williamson, J. Holloman, A. Brunson, L. Williamson, K. Link, S. Cason, L. Tadlock, R. Willliams, T. Welch, R. Stephens, Q. Thomas, K. Plowden, D. Waddell. THIRD ROW: C. Samuel, C. Brown. L. Martin, D. Watson, H. Dewitt, D. Weatherford, G. Halchack, P. Thomas, R. King, D. Williamson, J. Lide, M. Goodson, A. Muldrow, C. Alford, A. Jerry, E. McCall, L. Samuel, R. Slater, V. Gilbert, A. McFarland. Mrs. Kearse. The FHA consists of girls interested in pursuing home-related careers or roles as modern housewives. The FHA instills into its members responsibility, thriftiness, and concern for outside needs. In addi- tion to the annual sweetheart Banquet, the FHA made trips to the State Fair and Carowinds. The club sponsored a needy family at Christmas in addition to various other service projects. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FIRST ROW (L. to R.): Advisor: Mr. George McKenzie, M. Meggs, E. Banks, 0. Vidal, C. Gandy, R. Smith, R. Steele, J. Kennedy, V. King, C. Williamson, M. Robinson, B. Lucky, C. White, J. Black, C. Samuel, W. Robinson. R. Martin, M. Gandy, M. Moody, W. Carris, G. Atkins, A. Huggins, J. Rabb. SECOND ROW: M. Jones, T. Strickland, J. Williamson, II. Rush, J. Gilbert, L. Hough, J. Greene, R. Greene, R. McElveen, W. Dixon, O. King, J. Humphries, J. Watford, M. Mclnville, C. Kelly, K. Waddell, C. Williamson, A. O’Neal, R. Sims, R. Odom, M. Davis, E. Asaro, R. Gray. THIRD ROW: M. Williams, M. Chambers, II. Carter. L. Poole, E. Williamson, E. Davis, R. Campbell, V. Lunn, R. Damon, B. Kimmerlin, R. James, L. Turner, R. Perkins, T. Rogers, A. Scarlet, P. Singletary, B. Anderson, J. Odom. FOURTH ROW: M. Holloway, S. Poe, C. Lunn, C. Parker, L. Watford, J. Willoughby, J. Parnell, C. Gray, L. Taylor. B. Allen, R. Slater, D. Flowers, C. King. The St. John’s Chapter of the Future Farmers of America enjoyed a busy schedule of club activities this year. The FFA went on two field trips-one to Ca- rowinds and another to the South Caro- lina State Fair. The FFA also planted shrubbery and held a shrubbery sale in the spring. The chapter sent delegates to the state FFA Convention, and the mem- bers of the FFA finished the school year with their annual chapel program. The FFA has once again proven its strength and efficiency as leaders in school organi- zations. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Slater Sweetheart, S. Poe Sweetheart, C. Gray Sentinel, L. Tay- lor Reporter, J. Parnell Treasurer, J. Willoughby Secretary, B. Allen Vice President. NOT PICTURED: B. Odom- President. BLUE DEVIL BAND The Blue Devil Marching Band was ac- tive as usual this year. The band, consis- ting of sixty-two members, played during halftime at the football games and partici- pated in various concerts and programs during 75-76 school year. BAND ACTIVITIES Southern 500 Parade and Race Rebel 500 Race Performance All-State Band Auditions Pembroke University Jazz Clinic Stan Kenton Jazz Clinic OFFICERS, FRONT ROW (L. to R.): J. Jordan, M. Ward, K. Cohen, K. Rogers. BACK ROW: M. Jones, T. Mack, M. Berry, R. Gardner. 90 L. Martin, C. Keith, S. McLeod, D. Williamson, W. Bruce, L. Bruce, D. Langley Head Majorette. SEATED (L. to R ): Woodwinds L. Warsaw, M. Freeman, T. Perkins, G. Berry, K. Cohen, T. Saxton, K. Rogers. STANDING: F. Hannibal, J. Jodan.G. Haynes, R. Lane, A. Willouby, M. Mullens, V. Osborne, R. Slater. SECOND ROW: D. Berry, M. Smothers, W. Williamson, J. Watford. G. Huggins, D. Chapman, F. Dudley, D. Gatewood, S. Clark, A. Hannibal. LEFT TO RIGHT: Brass R. James, E. Lee, L. Freeman, J. Parnell, S. Johnson, M. Jordan, T. Gandy, R. Edens, T. Williamson, V. Baldwin, D. Weaver, M. Berry, E. Williams, J. Bacote, D. Cohen, B. Thomas. 91 Percussion 1. Adams, M. Jones, H. Jackson, T. Mack, K. Atkinson, M. Ward, F. Oneal, J. Mullen, E. Hannibal. CHORUS THE SOJOURNERS, (L. to R.): M. Belissary, D. Hatchell, T. Haney, L. Law, L. Hart, B. Lawson, H. Davis, I. Taylor. GIRLS’ CHORUS: K. Anderson, T. Bell, J. Black, L. Bruce, D. Davis, G. Foster, H. Fox, E. Gattison Secretary-Treasurer, M. Gattison, B. Hankins, M. Hatchell, M. Hawkins, V. Hill, K. Kirven, D. Lundy President, L. McNeil, S. Powell, S. Strickland, R. Thomas, J. Wallace, R. White, T. Wilds. Director Mrs. Vera Kistler It was a very successful year for the St. John’s High School choruses and their instructor, Mrs. Vera Kistler. Their activi- ties included participation at the Bicen- tennial Rally in Columbia, the annual Christmas concert, and auditions for All- State Chorus. The chorus also partici- pated in various musical assembly pro- grams for the enjoyment of the student body and made special appearances at civic clubs and churches in the Darlington area. 92 BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED CHORUSES: M. Belissary, J. Boston, K. Chappel, D. Cohen, R. Davis, R. Dewitt, R. Dowdy, R. Dubose, P. Gibson, K. Goff, T. Haney, D. Hatchell, C. Hopkins, D. Hudson, D. Huggins, S. Jackson, C. Keith, S. Kirven, B. Lawson, V. Lunn, G. O’Neil, J. O’Neil, S. Priest, S. Register, T. Robinson, C. Sammuel, H. Shepherd, J. Slater, W. Smith, P. Sowell, S. Spell, K. Tadlock, I. Taylor, R. Taylor, T. Trantham Presi- dent, M. Wilds, R. Williams—Secretary-Treasurer, D. Williamson, B. Wilson, S. Yarborough. THE LIBRARY CLUB FRONT ROW (L. to R.): C. Rubin, K. Atkinson, T. Bell, C. Jerry, A. Kennedy. H. Davis, T. Woodard. SECOND ROW: M. Rummcll, E. Pipkin, C. Williamson, L. Coggshall, L. Samuel, T. Langley, L. Law, Mrs. Conyers, I. Odom. THIRD ROW: K. Waddell, J. Williams, R. Cotton, V. Howie, D. Huggins, D. Thomas. DECACLUBI AND II DECA I, KNEELING (L. to R.): Angie Kennedy, Vera Atkinson, LEFT TO RIGHT: Connie Josey, Geneva White, Barbara Dixon, Susie Flowers. STANDING: Jr. Watford, Cathy Dudley, Lee Ann Wilhemenia Dowdy, Edith Wilds, Sherry Dowling Miss Deca. Morse, Berneatha Thomas, Robert McCready. 93 PEP CLUB FIRST ROW (L. to R.): F. Hooks, S. June, M. Council, M. Belissary, J. Dargan, S. Byrd, J. Slater. SECOND ROW: K. Howie, M. Johnson, G. Manos, M. Mims, N. Young, D. Watson, D. Watson, K. Allen, H. Dewitt, S. Sherrill, M. Warr, S. Sellers, R. Stokes, T. Powers, S. Ritter, B. Odom, M. Smith, T. Anderson, S. Britt, C. King, L. Koon, L. Edens, K. Joseph, Rev. Backus. THIRD ROW: E. Taylor, A. Sumner, M. Psillos, R. James, S. Spencer, D. Kistlcr, R. Taylor, G. Moody, T. Deloach, S. Dowling, P. Singletary, G. Griffith, S. Warr, S. Goodson, W. Odom, M. Hutchinson, T. Dority, P. Atkinson, J. Cox, J. Langley, L. Patterson, P. Greer, T. Langley. D. Boley. FOURTH ROW: D. Asaro, M. Harris, R. Hursey, F. Lyons, A. Britt, K. Mims, K. James, H. O’Neal, H. Mims, T. Robinson, C. Brown, R. Bragg, T. Wilds, C. Brown, J. Gentry, S. Brown, C. McCready, J. Leigh, C. Jones, C. Pawley, D. Lundy, J. Wallace. FIFTH ROW: M. Byrd, D. Wills, T. Rabb, A. Huggins, G. Lee. D. James. R. Rogers, M. Britt, E. Pipkin, A. Coggeshall, D. Flowers, B. Lowder, K. Cross, R. Britt, M. Gainey, L. Stokes, S. Howie, E. Fickling, K. Bowen, R. Stevens, K. Goff, B. Muldrow, J. Parnell. SIXTH ROW. D. Huggins, W. Hudson, M. Wright, G. Lunn, H. Cross, M. Lloyd, C. Sessoms, J. Smyre, T. Windham, R. White. L. Coggeshall, P. Bryant, T. Campbell, C. Drew. D. Hodge, K. Waddell, T. Welch. T. Bryant, M. Blackmon, S. Sullivan, D. Grooms, R. Williams, K. Willard, L. Harris, T. Williamson. Members of the Pep Club worked dili- gently this year to support athletic activi- ties and to promote school spirit. Each member was dedicated to the cause and each one learned that raising money is an important part of support. 94 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Students seeking mem- bership into the National Honor Society are voted upon by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, serv- ice, leadership, citizenship, and character. The Nation- al Honor Society present- ed a chapel program, at- tended district and state meetings, and sponsored a service project to raise money for Kathy Brown, a former St. John’s student who was stricken with can- cer. The Honor Society in- ducted new members and elected new officers in May. FRONT ROW (L. to R.): Sandra Bryant, Debbie Greer. Nina Howie, Francena Hooks. SECOND ROW: Mary Kay Bclissary, Michele Psillos, Ann Howie, Kathy Rogers, Marie Hatchell, Betty Coke Lawson, Kathy Cohen, John Reynolds, Steven Lee. NOT PICTURED: Tim Joseph, Gene Graham, John Gilbert, Heyward Derry. BLOCK“D”CLUB To be eligible for mem- bership in the Block D Club, one must have earned a letter in one of the six high school sports. Block D members exempli- fy athletic achievement and true sportsmanship. By selling refreshments at the basketball games, the members raise money for letters and sweaters given to the athletes. The Block D Club also sponsors Powder Puff football for junior and senior girls. FIRST ROW (L. to R.): M. Council, S. Clark, M. Bclissary, C. Dargan, S. June, S. Byrd. SECOND ROW: E. Taylor, B. June, A. Coggeshall, J. Reynolds, A. Bacote, M. Rummell, B. Sansbury, R. Drawdy, L. Hart. M. Ward. THIRD ROW: E. Early, M. Mims, L. Law, L. Koon, R. Edens, J. Wilson, A. Baldwin, J. Moody. FOURTH ROW: R. Evans, Y. Coker, R. Taylor, T. Campbell, S. Dowling, M. Gainey, S. Campbell, P. Atkinson, B. Ervin, D. Hodge, T. Windham, C. King. FIFTH ROW: J. Deas, R. Howard, F. Lyons, D. Parker, H. Carter, 0. King, Coach Stokes. 95 ADMINISTRATION ENCOURAGES 1. Mr. Leonard Reynolds Masters in Science Clemson University 2. Mr. Lane Trantham Masters in Education University of Virginia 3. Mr. Frank Tallant Bachelor of Science North Georgia College FACULTY AND STUDENT COOPERATION 1. Mrs. Cora Taylor St. John’s High Secretary 2. Mrs. Frankie Godwin St. John’s High Bookkeeper 3. Miss Charlene Chewning Masters in Arts U.S.C. 4. Mr. Otto Wingate Masters in Education S.C. State College 99 THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT BUILDS 1. Mrs. Delores Flounders Bachelor of Arts Coker College 4. Mrs. Doris Woods Masters of Arts N.C. Central University BASIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS MATH — THE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE 1. Miss Carolyn Rogerson Bachelor of Arts Winthrop College 5. Mrs. Wagner Milling Masters in Math Winthrop College 2. Mrs. Viola Martin Masters in Arts Columbia University 4. Mr. Robert Creech Bachelor of Science Western Carolina 3. Mrs. Florence Osborne Bachelor of Science Morris College HISTORY — THE PROCESSION OF EVENTS 1. Mrs. Brenda Peterson Bachelor of Arts Benedict College 2. Mr. Billy Ward Masters in Social Science u.s.c. 3. Mrs. Thomasena Scott Bachelor of Arts S.C. State 6. Mr. Vandroth Backus Bachelor of Arts Morris College 4. Mrs. Lucy Currin Bachelor of Arts Meredith College STUDENTS LEARN OF THEIR SURROUNDINGS I. Mrs. Mabel Samuel Bachelor of Science Morris College 2. Mr. Dennis Stokes Bachelor of Science Mars Hill College 3. Mr. James Welch Masters of Education U.S.C. 4. Mrs. Sara Simons Bachelor of Science University of Georgia 104 THROUGH SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTATION 1. Miss Andrea Morrison Masters of Science University of Tennessee 2. Mrs. Ada Cousar Bachelor of Science Barber-Scotia College 3. Dr. Robert Hitch Ph.D in Chemistry U.S.C. 4. Mr. Gene Stokes Bachelor of Arts Elon College 105 VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT TEACHES SKILLS 3. Mr. George McKenzie Masters in Science Clemson University 4. Mrs. Wilhemenia Johnson Masters in Education S.C. State College 1. Mr. Bruce Lynch Masters in Science University of Tennessee 2. Mrs. Frances Kearse Bachelor of Science Winthrop College 5. Mrs. Catherine Moody Bachelor of Science Winthrop College 106 FINE ARTS PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY 1. Mr. Ronald Parrish Masters of Music East Carolina University 2. Miss Diedre Graham Bachelor of Arts Francis Marion 3. Mrs. June McCauley Masters of Education Western Carolina TEACHERS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR 2. Mrs. Brenda Conyers Francis Marion College Assistant Librarian 108 3. Mrs. Mincy Copeland Winthrop College Study Hall 4. M-Sgt. Elijah Hunter U.S. Army ROTC 2. Mrs. Marion Harper Columbia College Study Hall 4. Mrs. Doris King Furman University Hearing Impaired 109 ROLES AS MODERN ADULTS 1. Major Woodrow Barbee University of Nebraska ROTC 3. Mrs. Hilda Johnson S.C. State Librarian CAFETERIA STAFF FIRST ROW (L. to R.): V. Stegall, D. Davis, M. Gainey, M. Bruce, A. Dargan, B. Lightey. SECOND ROW: F. Bull, T. Mitchell, C. Richardson, B. Lowder, V. Greene, R. Coward. The cafeteria staff provides the students with nourishing tasty meals every day. They begin preparation for the pupils and faculty early every morning and serve the meals hot at 11:30. They are a dedicated and hard working staff and make lunch time an enjoyable occasion. no MAINTENANCE STAFF in LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Robert McElveen, Mrs. Suzana Bess, Mr. Berry Booker. CLASSES CLASS OF 1979 President Gregg Lunn, Sec.-Treas. — Catherine Bowen, Vice-Pres. - Barry June Anna Adams Ivy Adams Charles Alford Herlena Alford Bart Allen Kelly Anderson Gregg Askins David Atkinson Chip Auman Calvin Baker Cely Ann Baker Val Baldwin Eddie Banks Tracey Bell Dale Berry Gail Berry Josephine Black Jerry Blackburn Eva Jean Blackman Janet Blackman Mary Jane Blackma1 Vickie Blackman Roosevelt Blathers Janice Boan 114 A NEW YEAR — NEW FACES Debbie Boley Catherine Bowen Marty Boykin Aaron Eugene Breland Johnny Ray Britt Lisa Britt Robin Britt Naomi Brockington Greg Brown Laurie Brown Margaret Brown Sonja Brown Thomasena Brown Carolyn Bruce Chris Bruce Angela Brunson Tania Bryant John Bryson Connie Butler Charles Byens Marshall Byrd David Caldwell Glenda Carnes Terry Carter 115 116 Darrell Chapman Denny Chapman Kaye Chappell Thomas Charles Magnolia Cherry Cornelia Coleman Mauro Crews Cathy Cross Debra Dabbs Phyllis Damon Debbie Davis Jimmy Davis Leroy Davis Bobby Deas Sandra DeRidder Scott DeRidder Julian Dickerson Tony Dixon Tina Dority Gregory Douglas Cheryl Dowdy Frankie Dudley Laura Dunn Liz Edens Cynthia Epps Kim Ervin Era Sue Fickling Diane Flowers for the holidays. ladies room?!” SJH WITH ANTICIPATION Jeanie Flowers Gladys Foster Darlene Frazier Melissa Freeman Wayne Gainey David Gandy Teresa Gandy Wallace Gandy Tripp Gardner Emily Garris Jessie Gee Debbie Gibson Patsy Gibson Alvin Gilbert Jimmy Gilbert Kaye Goff Betty Jean Green Richard Green Pauline Alberta Gregg Pauline Gregg Debra Grooms Georgann Halchak Janice Ham Bonita Hankins Earl Hannibal George Harrington Lisa Harris Lou Hart 117 FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE NEW FEELINGS John Hatchell Mary Lou Hatchell William Hatchell Molly Hawkins Cindy Haynes Terry Heustess Thomas Hill Jennie Hollaman Jane Holloway Chris Hopkins Harry Hough Robert Howard Susan Howie Susie Howie Wanda Howie Charles Hudson Alan Huggins Glenn Huggins John Humphries Sammie Hunter Donald Isaac Herbert Jackson 118 “You mean the stork doesn’t bring them!?’’ Everybody was Kung Fu Fight’en. Hollis James Richard Jernigan David Johnson Glenn Johnson Shane Johnson Matthew Jones Tony Jordon Darrell Joy Barry June Tootsie Kennedy Monroe King Kim Kirven 119 FRESHMEN SETTLE INTO Tammy Kirven James Lambert Reecie Lane Bonnie Lanier Terri Langley Rodney Larymore William Lawson Frank Lee Cathy Link Teresa Lloyd Timmy Lloyd Barbara Lucky Joseph Lucky Dee Dee Lundy Greg Lunn Robbie Lynch Geraldine Lunn Gail McCall Allen McCormick Cheryl McCready Roger McFarland Mike Mclnville 120 A DAILY ROUTINE Johnny McKay Diane McPhail Gloria McPhail Roosevelt McPhail Sarah McQueen Ronnie Manship Johnny Martin Tammy Martin Larry Mears Steve Miles Sherry Miller Anthony Mills Debra Mills Hope Mims Karen Mims Tim Moore Joey Mullens Maria Mullens Marilyn Nettles Jamie Odom Archie O’Neal Caroline O’Neal 121 FRESHMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH SJH Clyde Owens Debra Parnell Chrysa Pauley Tonya Perkins Mark Petty Bruce Priest Sandra Pye Jimmy Rabb Leslie Ratliff Alan Reed Sandra Register Baxter Rhodes Otis Wright Joseph Wright Terry Woodward Celeste Wilson Betty Lou Wilson Bennie Wilson David Wills Scott Wills Lott Williamson Loretta Williamson 122 Sharon Richardson Marie Robinson Joyce Rogers Roy Lee Rowell Cleo Rubin Nancy Rubin Tommy Rubin Tina Saxton Joann Scott Wayne Smothers Debbie Snider Ethel Squire Johnny Stephens Vickie Stevens Alton Stevenson Victoria Stevenson Danny Stokes Sonja Strickland 123 EACH DAY BRINGS WORK AND PLAY Jimmy Thomas Tommy Trantham James Truett Joni Lynn Wallace Wayne Warren Jessie Lee Watford Jimmy Watford Lenny Watford Ann Weatherford Terri Ann Weaver Judy Welch John West Carolyn White Robbie White Wylie White David Wiggins Robin Wiley Eddie Wilkes Kaye Willard Barney Lee Williams Rhonda Williams Gwen Williamson Leroy Williamson David Wiggins Lunch time brings a smile. Classes are getting harder. 124 m KATHY BROWN Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early rising sun Has not attained his noon. Stay, stay, until the hasting day Has run but to the evensong; And, having prayed together, we Will go with you along. Robert Herrick CLASS OF 1978 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Irene Taylor, Treasurer; Tara Powers, Secretary; Jackie Parnell, Vice President; Scott Spencer, President. Agnes Alexander Cathy Allen Tracy Anderson Rita Andrews Dean Asaro Archie Bacote Joe Bacote Mike Berry Costella Blathers Renee Bragg Greg Brigman Gary Britt Mike Britt Susan Britt Ronald Brockington Cindy Brown Melinda Brown Wanda Bruce Carey Brunson Tommy Bullock Gena Faye Campbell Robert Campbell Sherry Cason Marvin Chambers 126 THE DAY IS DRAWING NEAR Linda Charles Terry Christmass Sarah Clark Lurline Coggcshall Danny Cohen Rex Coker Roy Cotton Aaron Coward Howard Cross Ronald Damon Interested Sophomores!?! Sophomores show their spirit at the pep rallies. Beverly Davis Frankie Davis Lannie Davis Marty Davis Johnny Deas Diane Dewitt Rebecca Dewitt Cindy Dickerson Brenda Dority Henry Dowdy Walter Dowdy Cindy Drew Rosanna Edens Joe Ervin John Fede Debbie Floyd Eugene Floyd Annie Foster School work leads to learning. STUDENTS MAKE CHANGES ... 128 Hubert Frazier Jeanette Frazier Lee Freeman Melanie Freeman Theresa Gainey Charlie Gandy Marshall Gandy Melissa Garris Wayne Garris Teresa Garrison Derek Gatewood Leroy Gattison Woodrow Gee Julie Gentry Johnny Gilbert Betty Goodson Sandra Goodwin Pat Graham Robbie Gray Pam Greer Ginger Griffith Archie Hannibal FOR IMPROVEMENT AT ST. JOHN’S 129 1976 BRINGS A club day gathering. SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomores take it easy. Ricky Harrell Mary Ellen Helms Henrietta Hickman Harriet Holloway Cindy Hopkins Larry Hough Bobby Howie Paula Howie Willette Hudson Daniel Huggins Charles Humphries Mary Lee Hutchinson Kenny Hatchell Chuck Hatfield Donald Isaac Janice Isaac Anthony Ishmael Alonzo Jackson Charles Jackson Shirley Jackson Debbie James Joey James Randy James Rhonda James 130 Amy Jerry Mark Johnson Roberta King Susan Kirven Lynn Koon Janine Langley Godfrey Lanier Danny Larrymore Jerry Lee Frank Lemon Barbara Lide Kenny Locklair Cindy Jones Donald Jones Joann Jones Wilie Jones Judith Jordan Mike Jordan Carole Keith Teddy Kelly Tony Kemmerlin Crystal King Bobby Lucas Calvin Lucas Boys gather for a talk. 131 ONE STEP CLOSER SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS EXCITEMENT “I think I’ve got it!” Geraldine Lunn Jerry Lunnon Eloise McCall Robert McClellan Michael Mclver Preston McKay Richard McKay Preston McKeown Sheila McLeod George Manos Rebecca Martin Walter Martin 132 Debra Mills Melissa Mims Mike Moody Randal Moody Patricia Ann Moses Betty Muldrow Buddy Odom Cathy Odom Wendy Odom FOR SOPHOMORE CLASS The teacher catches the attention of these sophomores. Forrest O’Neal Holly O’Neal Joseph O’Neal Rebecca O’Neal Timmy O’Neal Veronica Osborne David Parker Jackie Parnell Arthur Parrish Aileen Patterson Lorie Patterson Louise Patterson Robert Perkins Kelly Peterson Jackie Phillips Leonwood Poole Susan Powell Tara Powers Martin Priest James Prosser Shirley Rhodes Susan Ritter Carrie Robinson Teresa Robinson Sylvester Robinson William Robinson Charles Rogers Joseph Rubin Randy Ruthven Debbie Saxton 133 SOPHOMORES RETURN Allen Scarlet Sabrina Sellers Shawn Sherrill Russ Sims Glenda Singletary Paul Singletary Jammie Slater Timmy Small Mark Smith Robert Smith Jeanette Spell Scott Spencer Patricia Squire Linda Steele Renee Stephens Rliett Stokes Andy Sumner Irene Taylor Jan Taylor Bernctha Thomas Brenda Thomas Brenda Thomas Darlene Truett Rose Truett Kevin Waddel Sophomores take notes in biology. 134 Robert types away. WITH A YEAR’S EXPERIENCE Sophomores work hard - at least some do. Christmas spirit fills the air. Sylvia Warr Leland Warsaw Tony Washington Donna Watson Sheila Weatherford Hettie Ruth Weaver Teresa Welch Rosetta White Danny Whitt Edith Wilds 135 SOPHOMORES EXCEL IN SPORTS Sophomores’ float, “Taming of the Devil”, takes 1st place. Marilyn Wilds Sandy Wilds Terry Wilds Betty Williams Eugene Williams Robin Williams Carey Williamson Leroy Williamson Terrence Williamson Mark Willis Lonnie Wingate Neil Young Lunch is a time for discussion. 136 Break time is a happy time. AS WELL AS IN STUDIES CLASS OF 1977 Eddie Asaro Karen Atkinson Vera Atkinson Nat Bacote Danny Bailey Bucky Bazen Mary Kay Belissary Jo Ann Boston Wanda Boyd Kenny Adams Rene Anderson Marshall Andrews CLASS OFFICERS TOP ROW: Joey Padgett - President, Jan Smyre — Secretary, BOTTOM “You don’t say!” ROW: Sabrina Byrd - Vice-President, Sherry Dowling Treasurer. 138 JUNIORS BEGIN A BUSY YEAR Al Britt Danny Brown Lcnore Bruce Patricia Bryant Jay Bryson Billy Burr Sabrina Byrd Tommy Campbell Mike Cooke Mary Ann Council Jay Cox Jackie Craft Harriet Davis Jamie Davis Lupin Davis Ronald Davis Ted DeLoach Heyward Derry 139 CAPTAIN FIRHWORKS Sandra Dixon Tereasa Dixon Patricia Douglas Holly Dowdy Sherry Dowling Robbie DuBose Kathy Dudley Donnie Flowers Helen Fox Melvin Fox Bobby Frazier Dedra Gable Ricky Gardner Vivian Gilbert Bobby Godwin Marvin Godwin Mae Alice Goodsoi 140 FRIENDS ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER JUNIORS TAKING A BREAK Jonathan Greene Tammy Haney Mike Harris Diane Hatchell Donna Hatchell Francena Hooks Patricia Howard Ken Howie Burt Hursey Steve Hursey Barbara Jackson Claretta Jackson 141 Taking it easy. Garry Jackson Martha Jackson Ricky James Christal Johnson Karen Joseph Tina Langley Laura Law “Work must be done . . . Now!” Stephen Lee Jeanette Lide Marsha Lloyd Beth Lowder Concentration situation! Martha Lucky Mary Lucky DEDICATION AND HARD WORK GO TOGETHER 142 Laboring at Lessons JUNIORS GET INVOLVED 143 144 A JUNIOR’S WORK IS NEVER DONE Lee Ann Morse Bill Odom Carol Odom Gloria O’Neil DONNA, TAPPING THE KEYS. “IT’S DUE TOMORROW.” Joey Padgett Terry Pate Donna Pawley Danny Peterson David Phillips Edie Pipkins Chris Psillos Robin Rogers Linda Rostron Margaret Rummell Lillie Ann Samuel Eva Jane Sanderson Marilyn Saterfield Cheryl Sessoms Robin Slater EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED 145 JUNIORS FACE LIFE WITH A SMILE 146 There are smiles that make me happy! BEING CREATIVE SHOWS THROUGH THE YEAR Viewing the Arts Lamona Truett James Tyler Oswaldo Vidal Marie Warr Franklin Warren Francis Watford Ken Watford Debbie Watson Tonda West Calvin White Patricia White Rebbecca White Tim Wiley Edward Williams Jimmy Williams Rock Williams Diana Williamson Margarette Williamson Mitchell Willoughby Charles Wilson Ruby Wingate Shea Yarbough 147 JUNIORS ANTICIPATE AN “Ladies and gentlemen, Jay Cox!” Minds at work 148 EXCITING SENIOR YEAR! CLASS OF 1976 CLASS OFFICERS, 0-r) President, Johnny Wilson; Vice-President, John Reynolds; Secretary, Sindy Clark; Treasurer, Lyn Hart. Donald Loren Abate William Herman Allen Robert Pressley Atkinson Andrew Keith Anderson Jerry Black William Bess Black Kenneth Wayne Blackmon Constance Julie Blackmon Darlene Carol Blanton Gerald Alan Boley SPIRIT OF 76 Joey Franklin Melinda Diane Crystal Denise David Allen John Creighton Bramlett Britt Brown Brown Bryant Sandra Renee Susan Rebecca Jon Victor Bryant Bunch Caldwell Linda Mae Caldwell Darrell Glenn Campbell 151 Steven Mitchell Deborah Lynn Deborah Lynn Campbell Carnes Chandler Kathleen Henning Yolanda Yvette Danny Cornelius Cohen Coker Cotton Jessica Austin Dargan Rosa McIntosh Dargan Edith Roberta Davis Helen Richards DeWitt 152 David Alan Dileo Barbara Ann Dixon Who’s gonna win?” Sindy Suzzann Clark Virginia Cotton ) . I. Brenda Sue Culpepper Albert Parrott Coggcshall Jr. SENIORS LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION Catherine Maxine Douglas David Michael Dove Rose Marie Dowdy Wilhemenia Dowdy Richard James Drawdy Ronnie Everett Lynnwood Edward Augustus William Cowan Lizzie Lee DuBose Dunn, Jr. Early Ervin, Jr. Evans M O 0 O 0-! 153 Raymond Gentry Evans Damon Steger Flowers Katherine Fox Mona Rae Freeman Michael Dwane Gainey Johnny Wendell Gilbert Patricia Laura Gleason Robert Edward Goodson III Johnny Mack Goodson Joseph Eugene Grali am Sandra Marie Graham Deborah Frances Greer Curtis Hoby Grooms Lyn Elisc Hart Ruth Marie Hatchell Vindella Hill Michael Jeffrey Hobbs Derman Dycrly Hodge Johnny Michael Holloway Ann Marie Howie SENIORS ANTICIPATE GRADUATION Nina Lafaye Howie That test was a real bummer!! Audrey Dianne Hudson Vivian Elizabeth Hudson Edwin Huggins Ropert Humphries Roger Jackson 155 Linda Carol Charles Cathy June Jarman Jeffrey Jerry Timothy “This Wasn’t easy!!” Joseph Jerry Durand Johnson Shirley Ann Jones ‘Why Me?’ Randy Kelley Bobby Joe Kemmerlin Angela Denise Kennedy Connie Mae Josey Robert Bryan June Norma Sharon June 156 SENIORS CREATE MEMORIES Judy Delores William Clayton Vermeil O’Neal Wendell Junius William Alfred Kennedy King King King Kissiah Debbie Russell Wayne Langley Langley David Jeffords Kistler Susan Diane Lane Terry Nicholous Lane Angela Renee Lewis Elizabeth Coke Lawson Susan Ray Lee You’re probably right! The price one has to pay. 157 Victoria Frank Robert Francis Lurie Robert Lunn Lyon McCreadyJr. McElveen McElveen Danny Mclnville Randy Meekins Timothy Miles Charles Douglas Mims Jr. Charles Joseph Moody The Senior Dudes Tony Parker Tonia Ruth Parnell Ronald Glynn Peavcy Annette Larry Mary Elizabeth Muldrow Murray Odom 158 SENIORS CONTINUOUSLY PLAN AHEAD Ordering graduation invitations took place in December. Julian David Kathy Margaret Susan Diane Sheryl Annette Deborah Elaine Pitts Plowden Foe Price Prosser Josie Alice Randolph John Edwards Reynolds George Ignatious Michele Evanthea Psillos Psillos Coolidge Harvey Rice i59 Colonel Anna Katherine Cynthia Jean Howard Brent Gregory Walter Robinson Rogers Samuel Sansbury Shaw Mark Dwaine Cheryl Lynn Tommy Singletary Skinner Slater Roy Steele Lisa Delaine Stokes “She took my hat!!” Robert David Henry Queenie Beersheba Taylor Thomas Thomas 160 SENIORS PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE Lee Dianne Sylvia Turner Waddell Teresa Robin Tunstall Robert Junior Thomas Randy Timmons Phyllis Lorraine Waddell Tve gotta finish.’ Taking it easy!! Tamara Amanda Walker Morris Cleo Ward Precision- the name of the game. 161 “Mrs. Ervin is Tops!” Carolyn Elaine Williamson Henry Williams James Harris White Geneva White Joyce Brenda Willoughby Michael John Floyd Tammy Elizabeth Richard Willoughby Wilson Windham Young 163 SENIOR WILLIAM HERMAN ALLEN Key Club 4; Mr. St. John’s 3; Vice-President EE A 4; Bulletin Staff 4; Latin Club 1. CINDY RENEE ATKINSON Cheerleader 2, 3; Gass Secretary 2, 3; May Court 2; Mr. and Miss St. John’s 1, 2, 3; Pep Hub 2, 3, 4; Block D 2, 3, 4. ROBERT PRESSLEY ATKINSON Key Hub 3, 4; Block D Club 3, 4; Golf Team 1,2, 3,4;J.V. Eootball 1,2; Spanish Gub 2. ANDREW KEITH BALDWIN J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 3. 4; Varsity Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Eootball 3; Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Block D 1, 2, 3, 4; Ecology Gub; Delta 1. 3; Gass President 3. KENNETH WAYNE BLACKMAN St. John’s 1, 2, 3, 4. CONSTANCE JULIE BLACKMON All-State Chorus 3;Giorus 1, 2, 3. JERRY BLACK ROTC 1, 2, 3; ROTC Office Gub 2; Mr. and Miss St. John’s Contest 2; Bus Driver Club 2, 3. DARLENE CAROL BLANTON Chorus 1, 2; Ecology Gub 1; Spanish Gub 2. GERALD ALAN BOLEY Golf 2, 3, 4; Block D 2, 3,4. MELINDA DIANE BRUT Vice-President EHA 4; EHA 1, 2; Teacher’s Aid 1; Powder Puff 3, 4. CRYSTAL DENISE BROWN Pep Club 4; Powder PutT 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; EHA 4; Homecoming 4; ROTC 4; Drill Team 4; Office and Guidance Proctor 3, 4; Bulletin Staff 4. JOHN BRYANT Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Baseball 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3; f uture farmers of America 3; Ecology Gub 1; Disciples Gub 3; Science Club 1; Office Proctor 2; Latin Gub 2. SANDRA RENEE BRYANT Annual Staff 2, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Anchor Gub 3, 4; Student Council representative 3; JCL 1,2; Marshal 3; Delta 1, 2, 3, 4; May Court Attendant 4. SUSAN REBECCA BUNCH J.V. Cheerleader 1; Delta 1, 2, 3, 4; Marshal 3; Powder Puff 3; Pep Club 1. LINDA MAE CALDWELL Delta 1; EHA 1; FEA 2. DARRELL GLENN CAMPBELL ROTC 1, 2, 3; ROTC Officers’ Club 3; ROTC firing Team 3; Bus Driver 3, 4. STEVEN MITCHELL CAMPBELL J.V. Eootball 1, 2; Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 2; Block D 2, 3, 4; Key Gub 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Vice-President f reshman Gass 1; Mr. and Miss St. John’s 1. DEBORAH LYNN CARNES EHA 1; JCL 3; Powder Puff 3,4; Chorus 2, 3. DEBORAH LYNN CHANDLER Pep Gub 1,2, 3; Powder Puff 3. SINDYSUZZAN CLARK Mr. and Miss St. John’s 1; Pep Gub 1, 2, 4; Miss St. John’s 2; Cheerleader 4; May Court 3, 4; Senior Class Secretary 4; Student Council Representa- tive 2, 4; Block D 4; I HA 2; Prejudice Anonymous 1. HONORS YOLANDA YVETTE COKER freshman Gass Secretary-Treasurer 1; May Court 1. 2; Annual Staff 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3; Block D 2, 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Anchor Gub 2, 3, 4; Student Council Treasurer 3; Student Council Secretary 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 4; f ine Arts f ilm Committee 2, 3; 1975 Eootball Sweetheart. AL PARROTT COGGESHALL Varsity Eootball 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Track 3, 4; Block D 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Queen 3; Mr. St. John’s 2. KATHLEEN HENNING COHEN Band 1. 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Anchor Gub 3, 4; Bulletin Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3; Delta 1, 2, 3,4; Prejudice Anonymous Gub 2; Miss Blue Devil Contest 3; Drama Gub 4. DANNY CORNELIUS COTTON Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 3, 4; ROTC Officers Club 3; ROTC 1, 2, 3. VIRGINIA MAE COTTON ROFC 1, 2; Agriculture 1; ETA 1; Miss Graphic Communication II 3. BRENDA SUE CULPEPPER St. John’s 1, 2, 3, 4. JESSICA AUSTIN DARGAN Cheerleader 2, 4; Head Cheerleader 4; Tennis Team 2, 4; Anchor Club 1,2, 4; Annual Staff 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Disciples Gub 1; Block D 2, 4. EDITH ROBERTA DAVIS FHA 2; FFA 3,4; Art 2. HELEN DEWITT Anchor Club 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; St. John’s 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID DILEO Key Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Gub 3; Chess Gub 2; Junior Varsity f ootball 2; Golf Team 3, 4; Male Cheerleader 3. W1LHELMENIA DOWDY Student Council Representative 2; Deca Gub 3; President of D.E. II. RICKY JAMES DRAWDY J V. Eootball 1, 2; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Eootball 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4; Key Gub 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-President Key Club 4; Block D 3, 4. RONNIE DuBOSE St. John’s 1, 2, 3,4. WOODY LYNNWOOD DUNN FFA 1. EDWARD AUGUSTUS EARLY Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Player 2; Key Gub 3, 4; Block D 2, 3, 4; Delta 2; Jr.-Sr. Servant 1; Powder Puff Cheerleader 1, 2; Palmetto Boys State 3. LIZZIE LEE EVANS FHA RAY GENTRY EVANS Varsity Football 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4; Key Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,2; Block D 3,4. 164 DAMON STEGER FLOWERS Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Block D 2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4; Ecology 2, 3. MONA RAE FREEMAN Fine Arts Film Committee 1, 2, 3; Junior Gassical League 1, 2; Office Proctor 2, 3; Disciples Gub 3; Annual Staff 4. MICHAEL DUANE GAINEY J.V. Football 1, 2; Most Valuable Back 2; Varsity football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Captain 3, 4; Block D 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. ROBERT EDWARD GOODSON DECA 1, 2; SJH 3, 4. JOSEPH EUGENE GRAHAM HONOR SOCIETY 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Junior Marshal 3; Furman Scholar 3: P.C. Junior Fellow 3: Chess Gub 2, 3, 4; Chess Team 2, 3, 4; Delta 2, 3; Junior Gassical League 2, 3; President 3. SANDRA MARIE GRAHAM Powder Puff 3; St. John’s 1, 2, 3, 4. DEBORAH FRANCES GREER Annual Staff - Editor in Giief 4; Honor Society 3, 4; JCL4; French Club 1; Bulletin 3; Disciples Club - Secretary 3; Delta I, 2, 3, 4. CURTIS HOBY GROOMS Chess Gub 2, 3, 4; JCL 3; Office Proctor 3, 4. LYN ELISE HART Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; May Court Attendant 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3; Treasurer of Junior Gass; Treasurer of Senior Class; Block D 3, 4; Anchor Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Disciples 1, 2, 3, 4; Ecology Club 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Most Valuable Player 3; Bulletin Staff 4; Annual Staff 2; Sojourners 3. RUTH MARIE HATCHELL Secretary of Honor Society 4; Fine Film Committee 2; Vice-President of Honor Society 3; French Club 1; Miss St. John’s Pageant 2. JOHNNY MICHAEL HOLLOWAY President of Student Council 4; President FFA 3; Varsity Football Letter- man 2, 3, 4; All Conference Defensive End 1; Track 2; Block D 2, 3, 4; FFA 1,2, 3,4. ANN MARIE HOWLE Furman Scholar 3; Presbyterian Jr. Fellow 3; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Marshal 3; Annual Staff 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; French Club 1. NINA LAFAYE HOWLE Honor Society 2, 3, 4; President of National Honor Society 4; Marshal 3; Disciples Club 3; Office Proctor 2, 3; FHA 1;SJH 1,2, 3,4. AUDREY DIANNE HUDSON Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Regional AIFStatc Giorus and Honor All-State Chorus 3; Sojourners 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; Mr. and Miss St. John’s Contest 3; Miss Blue Devil Contest 3; Disciples Gub 3; Ecology Club 4; Office Proctor 3; Powder Puff 4; Pep Club 4; Miss Blue Devil 4. VIVIAN ELIZABETH HUDSON Powder PufT 3,4; FHA 1; ROTC 1, 2. EDWIN HUGGINS J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Bulletin Staff 4; Ecology Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Jr-Sr. Committee 3. ROBERT MARION HUMPHRIES Chess Gub 1; Drama Gub 4; State Sales Rep. 2; Deca Gub 2, 3, 4;Chess Gub 4. ROGER JACKSON St. John’s High 1, 2, 3,4. LINDA CAROL JARMAN FHA 2, 4; SJH 1,2, 3,4. CHARLES JEFFERY St. John’s High 1,2, 3,4. CATHY JERRY Chorus Gub 1; FHA 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Library Gub 4; SJH 1, 2, 3,4; Powder Puff 4. JERRY DURANT JOHNSON Baseball 4; Tennis 4. SHIRLEY ANN JONES library Gub 4; SJH 1, 2, 3,4. TIMOTHY JOSEPH Student Council Advisor 4; ROTC Officers Gub 4; Co-Editor of Annual 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Track 3; ROTC 3, 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; King Teen 4; Marshal 3. 4; SJH Band 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 2, 3, 4. CONNIE MAE JOSEY Deca Club SHARON JUNE Ecology Club 3. 4; Bulletin Staff 4: DECA Sweetheart 3; Cheerleader 4; Pep Gub 2, 3, 4; Block D 4; Junior Gassical League 3; Prejudice Anony- mous 1,2; DECA Treasurer 2, 3; Miss St. John’s Contestant 1; FHA 4; Powder PufT 3, 4. BOBBY JOE KEMMERL1N St. Johns 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4. ANGELA DENISE KENNEDY Secretary of DECA 4; Advanced Chorus 2; Beginners Chorus 1; Mr. and Miss St. John’s Contestant 1; Library Proctor 4. DAVID JEFFORDS KISTLER Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Bulletin Staff 4; Social Studies Gub 4; Pep Club 1; Jr. - Sr. Committee. SUSAN DIANNE LANE Bulletin Staff 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief 4; Anchor Gub 3, 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Disciples Club 1, 2, 3; French Gub 1; Pep Gub 1. RUSSELL WAYNE LANGLEY Pep Gub 4; SJH 1,2, 3,4. ELIZABETH COKE LAWSON French Gub 1; Chorus 2; Advanced Giorus 3, 4; Sojourners 3,4; Delta 1, 2, 3, 4; Bulletin Staff 3, 4; News Editor 4; All-State Chorus-Regional 3,4; Honors 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Marshal 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Disciples Club 3, 4; l ine Films Committee 2, 3, 4; Miss Blue Devil Contest 4; Drama Club 4. SUSAN RAY LEE POWDER PUFF 3, 4; SJH 1, 2, 3, 4. ANGELA RENEE LEWIS Ecology Gub 2; FHA 4; Historical Society 4. VICTORIA'LUNN FFA 3, 4; FHA 2, 3; Giorus I., 2, 3,4; Spanish Gub 4. FRANK P. LYON Football Manager 3, 4: Block D 4; Baseball Manager 3, 4: Pep Gub 4; Social Studies Gub 4. ROBERT F. McCREADY St. John’s 1,2, 3,4. LURIE McELVEEN Latin Club 3; Spanish Gub 3; Art 3, 1. 165 ROBBIE McELVEEN FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Bus Driver; ROTC 1. DANNY McINVILLE ROTC 1, 2, 3. RANDY MEEKINS Tennis Team 4; Chess Team 1, 2, 3,4; Student Council 3; Office Proctor 1, 2, 3,4. BILLMETROPOL J.V. Football 1, 2; Jr. High Basketball 1; Mr. and Miss St. John’s Contes- tant 3; Powder Puff Contestant 2, 3; Pep Gub 1. CHARLES DOUGLAS MIMS, JR. Golf Team 4; Pep Club 1,2. ANNETTE MULDROW Powder Puff 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY ELIZABETH ODOM FHA 4; Social Studies Gub 4. TONY RANDALL PARKER Bulletin Staff; Social Studies Club 4; ROTC Drill Team. TONIA RUTH PARNELL FHA 4; Homecoming Attendant 4. RONALD GLEN PEAVEY School Photographer 4; J.F. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; J.V. Football 1, 2. HOWARD WOODROW PHILLIPS J.V. Football 1, 2; Varsity Football 4; Art Gub 2, 3, 4; Track Team 4. JULIAN DAVID PITTS St. John’s High 4. KATHY MARGARET PLOWDEN Ecology Gub 2, 3. SUSAN DIANNE POE Jr. High Basketball 1; Most Valuable player 1; Pep Gub 1; Ecology Gub 1; FHA 2, 3; FFA Sweetheart 3, 4; Block D 3, 4. SHERYL ANNETTE PRICE Pep Gub I, 2; Miss St. John’s Contestant 3. SHARON LYNN PRIEST Chorus 1, 2, 4; FHA 2. DEBORAH ELAINE PROSSER St. John’s High 1, 2, 3,4. GEORGE IGNATIOUS PSILLOS Library Assistant 2. JOSIE ALICE RANDOLPH Powder Puff 3, 4; May Court Attendant 3; Homecoming Representative 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Business Staff 2, 3; Co-Editor 4; Pep Gub 2, 3; Fine Arts Film Club 2, 3; Ecology Club 4. JOHN EDWARDS REYNOLDS J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; V. President 3; President of Gass 2; V. Pres. 4; Block D 2, 3, 4; Bulletin Staff 3; Boy’s State 3; P.C. Junior Fellow 3; Wofford King Teen; Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta 1, 2, 3, 4; Shrine Bowl 4. COLONEL ROBINSON Varsity Basketball: ROTC Officer’s Gub 3; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; FFA 3, 4. ANNA KATHERINE ROGERS Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3; Furman Scholar; P.C. Junior Fellow; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Bulletin Staff 3, 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Delta 1, 2, 3, 4; Marshal 3. CYNTHIA JOAN SAMUEL Chorus 3; FHA 1, FFA 1. HOWARD BRENT SANSBURY Student Council 1, 3, 4; Varsity Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 2; V. Basketball 3, 4; Mr. and Miss St. John’s Contestant 2; Block D 2, 3,4; Powder Puff Queen Contestant 2; Teacher’s Aid 2; Jr. High Basketball 1. GREGORY WALTER SHAW Track Team 2; Bus Driver 3, 4; Agriculture 4. MARK DWA1NE SINGLETARY Junior Gassical League 1, 2. TOMMY SLATER V. Basketball 3, 4; Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; Bus Driver; Track Team. LISA DELANE STOKES Pep Club 1, 4; FHA 4; Miss St. John’s Contestant 1; Miss Blue Devil Contestant 3; J.V. Cheerleader 1; Social Studies Club 4: News Paper Staff 1; Powder Puff 3; Disciples’ Gub 4. MICHAEL DEAN STREET Bus Driver; Block D; Pep Club. KIM ELAINE TADLOCK FHA 4; Chorus 1,4; ROTC 4. MARY ANN TADLOCK FHA - president 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Bowling Team; History Gub 4; Green Hand Degree 3. QUEENIE BEERSHEBA THOMAS FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. TERESA ROBIN TUNSTALL Anchor Club 4; J.V. Football cheerleader 1; J.V. Basketball cheerleader 2; Varsity cheerleader 4; Pep Gub 4; Block D 4; Junior Classical League 1. PHYLLIS LORRAINE WADDELL Student Council 2; Junior Gassical League 1, 2, Secretary 2. TAMARA AMANDA WALKER Ecology Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 3. CLEO MORRIS WARD Key Gub 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3,4; Block D4;Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. DEBORAH LYNN WEATHERFORD Student Council 1; Junior Classical League 1, 2, - Historian 2. TAMMY ELIZABETH WINDHAM Student Council 1, 2, 3; Bulletin Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Sr. Editor 4; Vice-President of Gass 3; Anchor Club 3,4; Tennis Team 3,4; Block D 3, 4; Ecology Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Pep Gub 2, 3, 4; Jr. Gassical League 1; Randolph Hearst Award 3; Powder Puff Team 3, 4; Co-Captain 3; Miss St. John’s Contestant 1, 2; Top five 2; Jr.-Sr. Chairman 3. JAMES HARRIS WHITE Annual Staff Photographer 4; Ecology Gub 2, 3; Pep Club 1. GENEVA WHITE FFA Gub; FHA Gub; Deca I and II. CAROLYN ELAINE WILLIAMSON FFA. JOYCE BRENDA WILLOUGHBY FFA 3, 4. 166 Wonder why 1 never noticed that before?? Let’s go Devils!! SENIORS LEAVE FINAL TOUCH! Seniors realize graduation is approaching. “Star light, Star bright. . . How do you spell invitations?” ‘Hi there, SENIORS BEGIN TO DREAM OF FUTURE PFANS gorgeous! Spirit of '16' decisions concerning their future. 169 SPIRIT OF 76 — WHERE IT How Ron Peavy got started. Sandra Bryant Timothy Joseph Victoria Lunn ST. JOHN'S SENIORS, FIRST ROW: D. Peterson, D. Hodge, S. Lane, J. Wilson. SECOND ROW: A. Coggeshall, L. Stokes, R. Evans, B. Allen. THIRD ROW: L. Hart, R. Dargan, R. Drawdy, D. Greer, Y. Coker. FOURTH ROW: G. Graham, S. Price, S. Poe, S. Bryant. ALL BEGAN FIRST ROW (L. to R.): A. Coggeshall, D. Kistlcr. SECOND ROW: D. Mims. C. Dargan, D. Greer. THIRD ROW: S. Campbell. FOURTH ROW: K. Rogers, A. Lewis, B. Allen, B. C. Lawson. T. Windham. FIRST ROW (L. to R ): R. Dargan, D. Greer, J. Wilson, T. Walker. SECOND ROW: M. Ward, B. Ervin, M. Freeman. THIRD ROW: K. Cohen, D. Peterson, C. Skinner, G. Graham. FOURTH ROW: R. Peavy, B. Sansbury. 171 PARTY TIME! Debbie Langley Kathy Cohen We love to party!! Julian Pitts Mona Freeman 173 ■ a Johnny (Bear) Wilson Edith Davis v C7 0 (- ■fcdo r - ' r ei.r- - r u. n c? 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Debbie Greer Josie Randolph Tim Joseph 216 BEAUTY OF SPRING Springtime blossomed into beau- ty on May 4 as St. John’s annual May Court festivities began. Twelve lovely ladies were chosen by their classes to participate in the cere- monies. The following attendants were selected: Freshmen — Terri Langley and Kim Kirven; Sopho- mores — Tara Powers, Lori Patter- son, and Lurline Coggeshall; Juniors Sabrina Byrd, Rene Anderson, and Karen Joseph; and the Seniors Sandra Bryant, Sindy Clark, Lurie McElveen Maid of Honor, and Lyn Hart — May Queen. GOLF TEAM L. to R. Gray Durham, Jerry Boley, Scott Spencer, John Reynolds, Ed Early, Pressley Atkinson, Coach Jim Welch. Golf Team — Lower State Champs!! Under the leadership of Coach Jimmy Welch, the 1976 golf team worked hard and won recognition for St. John’s in the form of a lower state championship title. With five returning lettermen the competition was stiff, but Jerry Boley was awarded the coveted Most Valuable Player award. 218 Most Valuable Player Jerry Boley Senior - Ed Early Senior John Reynolds 219 Senior Pressley Atkinson SJH GIRLS’ TENNIS FIRST ROW (L to R) Liz Edens, Lynn Koon, Terri Langley, SECOND ROW Lyn Hart, Yolanda Coker, Coach Andrea Morrison, Tammy Windham, and Cricket Dargan. 220 Senior — Yolanda Coker Senior Tammy Windham V Senior Lyn Hart The girl s tennis team had a marvelous season this year. Coach Andy Morrison trained and practiced with the girls day after day until tennis became a regular part of their lives. Although the team had to fight against many obstacles such as the hot sun, fierce competition, and tired bodies, they proved themselves to be an enthusiastic team. The seniors this year were Cricket Dargan, Yolanda Coker, Tammy Windham, and Lyn Hart. 221 Senior Cricket Dargan SJH — BOYS’ TENNIS FIRST ROW (L to R) Scott DeRitter, Joey Moody, Gregg Askins, Val Baldwin, Randy Craft SECOND ROW (L to R) Randy Timmons, Tommy Trantham, Edwin Huggins, Coach Robert Creech. Under the direction of Coach Robert Creech, the boy’s tennis team worked extremely hard for their victories. Many long hours of practice filled up their days this spring. The team faced many challanges they had to overcome, but they enjoyed every minute of sweat and toil. The outstanding seniors on the tennis team were Randy Timmons, Edwin Huggins, and Joey Moody. 222 Senior — Joey Moody 223 BASEBALL (L to R, kneeling) George Manos, Randy Taylor. Ted DeLoach, Eddie Taylor, Johnny McKay, Tripp Gardner, Robert Taylor, (Standing) Ray Evans, Ricky Drawdy, Steven Campbell, Tommy Campbell, Robert McLellan, Jay Cox, Damon Flowers, Marsha Lloyd Bat girl, Coach Billy Ward. Senior — Steve Campbell, Short Stop, Team Captain. 224 Senior — Ray Evans Second Baseman Devil Diamond Plagued By Injuries The year in baseball was a trying one. The Blue Devils suffered more than their share of injuries, but the never dying Devil spirit brought our team through with a respectable eight wins, eight losses record. The Pep Club, led by President Mary Kay Belissary, backed the boys by painting the school insignia at the field and announcing the batting orders at every game. SCOREBOARD St. John’s 12 St. John’s 0 St. John’s 6 St. John’s 0 St. John’s 0 St. John’s 1 St. John’s 11 St. John’s 5 St. John’s 0 St. John’s 13 St. John’s 10 St. John’s 4 St. John’s 0 St. John’s 5 St. John’s 12 St. John’s 6 Bennettsville 2 Hartsville 4 Bennettsville 5 South Florence 9 Kingstree 5 Hartsville 5 Manning 7 Lake City 2 South Florence 10 Butler 2 Wilson 8 Kingstree 5 Manning 4 Lake City 7 Butler 5 Wilson 3 Senior Damon Flowers Center Fielder Senior Robert Taylor Left Fielder Tommy Campbell — Ever ready at third TRACK TEAM 1st ROW, L to R. Mike Cooke, Robbie Lynch. Bart Allen, Andy Baldwin, Danny Cotton, Nat Bacote, Leland Warsaw, David Parker, Roland Brockington, Coach Dennis Stokes. 2nd ROW, L. to R. Mike Gainey, Earl Hannibal, Rhett Stokes, Wendell King, Morris Ward, Tommy Slater, Ken Hatchell, Robbie Gray. 226 Senior — Morris Ward Senior - Tommy Slater Senior - Mike Gainey Senjor _ Andy Ba|dwin Senior Danny Cotton Senior — Wendell King The 1976 track team, although faced with a tough schedule, turned out a good season. With six returning let termen, the Devil cindermen placed third in the con- ference and, coming in ninth, made a good showing in the state. The following Blue Devils placed in the state track meet: The mile relay team made up of Mike Gainey, Mike Cooke, Nat Bacote, and Leland Warsaw placed sixth. Morris Ward came in second in the pole vault behind Andy Baldwin, who won the pole vault and placed second in the high jump. Andy also received a plaque for earning a letter for four consecutive years. Mike Gainey, three year letterman, was Most Valuable track player this year. Other se- niors graduating are two year lettermen Tommy Slater and Morris Ward, one year lettermen Danny Cotton and Wendell King. Coaches of the Blue Devil track team are Coach Dennis Stokes and Richard Agle. Congratulations to the team for a great year. 227 2nd Runners Up - Donnie Abate and Cheryl Dowdy, 1st Runners Up Ron Peavey and Robin Tunstall ■ Talent Winner Miss Betty Coke Lawson Mr. and Miss St. John’s was one of the highlights of the 1976 school year. Students and friends filed into the auditorium to watch the contestants and the talent competition. As the ex- citement mounted, Mike Gainey and Patsy Gleason were named Mr. and Miss St. John’s. Ron Peavey, Robin Tunstall, Donnie Abate, and Cheryl Dowdy were chosen as first and sec- ond runners up. Many talented stu- dents performed for the audience that night, but Betty Coke Lawson charmed the judges with her talent and beauty. The pageant was certainly a great success for everyone. 229 SPIRIT OF 76 It was a busy week for the Junior class as they prepared for the forth-coming Jr.- Sr. Prom. The anticipation mounted to a climax as the exciting night grew near. Juniors were still hard at work making final preparations for the big evening. On April 29, the “Spirit of’76” came alive as the gym filled with well dressed couples. The music of “Sugar Creek” vibrated every corner of the gym, and the crowded dance floor shook with the motions of its occupants. By the close of that joyous event, each couple was exhausted and sat- isfied. It had truly been a night to remem- ber. Baccalaureate speaker - Reverend Edward Jenkins Seniors attend senior chapel GRADUATION Class Historians: Lurie McElveen, Ann Howie Seniors leave for one of the last times GRADUATION Mrs. Kearse presents homemaker awards. Scholarship awards are given by Mr. Wingate. Music awards are given. ROTC awards are presented. Debbie Greer receives journalism award. 1976 Sojourners entertain at Class Day. PATRONS James Williams Hancock III Friend Family Practice Associates Drs. Aimar, Coleman, Marquis Darlington Music Company Betty Coke Lawson Wilcox Drugs Marvin Lawson Mrs. Cora Taylor Irene Taylor Mrs. Frankie Godwin Sandra Bryant Mr. Frank Tallant JL. and Sarah Lowder Davis Drug Store Bug and Fay Lunn Mission for Christ Friend Mrs. Kelly Ritter John P. Gardner Will Ferguson Ray Evans Mr. and Mrs. Grady Greer Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lloyd Sandra Graham Sheriff Jack O’Tuel Phil Sowell Ellen Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Evans Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rogers Davis Gift Shop Kathy Cohen Baker - Etheridge Law Office Danny Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Edens Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mangum ST- J0HJ J hich fB sw n.}f F°otbaii i .OtyiV