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

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1977 volume:

SJH TELETYPE: DARLINGTON, S.C 1977 BLUE DEVIL STAFF REPORTS ST. JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL MISS CLAUDIA WILSON, ADVISER LOCAL PROGRAMS What's In It For You.................................2 Celebrity Spotlight..................................4 One Day At A Time....................................5 Smile, You're On Candid Camera......................11 SJH Wide World Of Sports............................32 We Don't Call Them The Clubs For Nothing............66 Special Guest Stars.................................90 The Rookies........................................104 The Young And The Restless...........•.............118 The Quest..........................................130 Happy Days.........................................142 Try To Remember The Way We Were....................154 Wheel Of Fortune...................................160 As The World Turns.................................164 Let Your Fingers Do The Walking Through The Ad Pages..............................................166 Search For Tomorrow................................192 Celebrity Sweepstakes..............................194 Mission Impossible.................................198 Harriet Davis, Editor Beth Lewder, Co-Editor Ricky Gardner, Co-Editor Cheryl Sessoms, Business Manager Edie Pipkin, Assistant Business Manager Sabrina Byrd, Features and Honors Editor Patricia Bryant, Sports Editor Francena Hooks, Club Editor Donna Pawley, Administration Editor Irene Odom, Literary Editor Jan Smyre, Senior Class Editor Joe Ervin, Junior Class Editor Catherine Bowen, Sophomore Class Editor Jody Sessoms, Freshman Class Editor JohnFede, Photographer Shea Yarborough, Photographer Marsha Lloyd, Typist GeeGee Moody, Typist Charles Humphries, Artwork Norwood Bonnoitt, Staff Coordinator FOR YOU CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Adde, quod ingenuas didicisse fide- liter artes Emollit mores, nec sinit esse fervos. To be instructed in the arts, softens the manners and makes men gentle. Ovid You gave of yourself, your time, and your talents to help us throughout our years at SJH. Without your talents our Junior-Senior would not have been as memorable. So with re- spect, love and pride, we, the Senior Class of 1977, dedicate The 1977 Blue Devil to you, Ms. June Mc- Cauley. 4 CO THIS EXPERIENCE CALLED LIFE SMILE you're on CANDID CAMERA FEATURES AND HONORS BETH LOWDER REIGNS OVER 1976 HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES Friday night, October 8, 1976, the Homecoming game for the Blue Devils was a special time for SJH students. During the excitement of halftime, Beth Lowder was crowned our 1976 Homecoming Queen and Lou Hart was honored as Football Sweet- heart. The Sophomore Class won the trophy for the most outstanding float. The themes for the floats were: Happy Days - Sen- iors; The Quest - Juniors; The Magi- cian - Sophomores; The Bionic Devil - Freshmen. To top off the excitement of Homecom- ing '76 the Blue Devils stabbed the Demons (Lugoff - Elgin) with a score of 34 to 2. 13 PATRICIA BRYANT sponsored by JOEY PADGETT SABRINA BYRD sponsored by EDDIE TAYLOR SHERRY DOWLING sponsored by MIKE COOKE FRANCENA HOOKS sponsored by HENRY CARTER BARBARA JACKSON sponsored by ODELL KING 14 KAREN JOSEPH sponsored by NATHANIEL BACOTE CHRIST A L JOHNSON sponsored by STEPHEN LEE BETH LOWDER sponsored by TOMMY CAMPBELL ROBIN SLATER sponsored by JONATHAN GREENE REBECCA WHITE sponsored by ROCK WILLIAMS 15 16 LOU HART sponsored by RANDY TAYLOR TAMMY MARTIN sponsored by JOEY JAMES CHERYL DOWDY MISS BLUE DEVIL 1976 I'M IMPRESSED . . . Auditors - John Bethea Phillip Campbell The theme for the annual Miss Blue Devil Pageant was I'm Impressed. The Pageant turned out to be a very successful event for both the Annual Staff and the Student Council, co-sponsors. Fourteen talented and beautiful young ladies participated in the areas of sportswear, tal- ent, and evening gown competition. These young ladies were: Mickey McKay, Janine Langley, Christal Johnson, Carol Jett, Cheryl Dowdy, Beth Morse, Emily Garris, Monica Godfrey, Ivy Adams, Susan Ritter, Tara Powers, Diana Williamson, Jam Smyre, and Robin Slater. One of SJH's own teachers was the Master of Ceremo- nies this year: Mr. Ernie Harrell. Special entertainment was presented by Danny Cohen, a student at SJH. He was accompanied by Mrs. Pat Alexander on the piano. This evening was a very special one for Miss Cheryl Dowdy, a Junior at SJH, who was crowned Miss Blue Devil 1976 by Miss Diane Hudson, the 1975 Miss Blue Devil. First runner-up was Miss Jan Smyre, a Senior, and 2nd runner-up was Miss Monica Godfrey, a Sophomore. The most difficult decision for the judges was the talent com- petition. Miss Christal Johnson won this honor by doing a baton routine. Congratulations to these winners and to all the contestants, because they were all winners. 21 SABRINA BYRD 1977 MAY QUEEN 24 SJHS STUDENTS EXCELL IN MANY ENDEAVORS TT w Congratulations to the follow- ing young men who made the All - Conference Football Team: Joey Padgett, Calvin Gray, Jay Cox, Randy Taylor, Henry Carter, Nathaniel Ba- cote. 26 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1ST ROW: Karen Joseph, Francena Hooks, Sabrina Sellers, Joe Ervin, Susan Ritter, Danny Cohen 2ND ROW: Mary Kay Belissary, Melinda Brown, Charles Wilson, Heyward Derry. 28 ;tate BOYS STATE Eddie Taylor, Charles Wilson, Steve Lee, Ted DeLoach, Ken Howie ihm MARSHALLS „ „ TT , 1ST ROW - I. Odom, M. Belissary, K. Joseph, L. Law, L. Rostrum, M. Satterfield, F. Hooks; 2ND ROW - S. Lee, K. Howie, C. Wilson, H. Derry, E. Taylor 29 P.C. JUNIOR FELLOWS 1ST ROW - Linda Rostrum, Mary Kay Belissary. 2ND ROW Eddie 'I aylor, Steve Lee. 30 FURMAN SCHOLARS Ken Howie, Mary Kay Belissary, Eddie Taylor, Not Pictured - Rebecca VVhite. 31 SJH WIDEWORLD OF i Vi' lv« ■-. L • - 32 No. Name Scott Spencer Tommy Campb George Mano, Pos. rAl Eads T Eddie Taylor Rhett Sb ' Randal Moody W Nat Bacote Tripp Gardner Johnny McKay Jay Cox Mike Cooke Randy Taylor Mark Smith Rock Williams Martin Priest V Joe Ervin Steve Lee Earl Hannibal Frank Lemon Johnny Greene Joey James M . Archie Hannibal HB HB HB HB HB HB HB 11B I IB C C G G G G G G G E ■71 Rex Coker T 188 Jr. 72 Calvin Gray T 203 Sr. 73 Kelly Peterson T 190 Jr. 74 , Robbie Gray I 250 Jr. 75 • Odell King 177 Sr. 80 ‘ Henry Carter E 160 Sr. 81 $ Scott Haynes E 150 Jr. 82 Mark Willis E 175 Jr. 83 Mike Jordan E 133 Jr. 84 Mark Johnson E 160 Jr. 85 Joey Padgett T 212 Sr. ■ 1976 FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD St. John's South Florence St. John's 28 West Florence St. John's 12 Hartsville ' y %. ; mm St. John's 18 Myrtle Beach 16 St. John's 35 Mullins 19 St. John's 34 Lugoff- Elgin 12 St. John's 18 Cheraw 0 St. John's 6 Wilson A St. John's 14 ' . Andrew Jackson 6 St. John's 46 Bennettsville 14 State playoff game St. John's 6 H J han 7 VARSITY FOOTBALL 11 • Y r « -?fcv- -a «If W V FRONT ROW (L. to R. ) Manager- David Parker, Randall Moody, Joe Ervin, Rex Coker, Martin Priest, Rhett Stokes, Johnny McKay, Tripp Gardner, Earl Hannibal, Scott Spencer, Archie Hannibal, Frank Lemon. SECOND ROW: Trainer- Howard Cross, Joey James, Robbie Gray, Mark Smith, Mark Willis, Kelly Peterson, Mark John- son, Mike Jordan, George Manos, Scott Haynes, Jonathan Greene, Nat Bacote, Manager - Gregg Lunn. THIRD ROW: Coach Gene Stokes, Coach Dennis Stokes, Eddie Taylor, Mike Cooke, Rock Williams, Randy Taylor, Tom- my Campbell, Jay Cox, Steve Lee, Joey Padgett, Calvin Gray, Odell King, Henry Carter, Coach Rich Agle. 20 36 FOR THIRD YEAR ... DEVILS 5AAA CHAMPS The Devils began practice in early August en- during hot sun to get in shape for the upcoming football season. Striving to be champs was the name of the game for the Devils. Each player practiced everyday to make this season tops. It wasn't long before the season ended and the Devils had captured the Conference Crown for the third year straight as Conference Champs. The Devils worked their way to the state playoffs meeting the Hanahan Hawks from Charleston and losing a hard game 7-6. Although ready for their first season game with the South Florence Bruins, the Devils were defeat- ed by one point. They came back the next week and rode over the West Florence Knights. The Devils traveled to Myrtle Beach and came home with a victory from the Sea Hawks. The Mullins Auction- eers came to Darlington, but the Devils outbid them. The Devils burned the Lugoff-Elgin Demons in the Homecoming Game. The Andrew Jackson Volunteers were outplayed by the Big Blue. Lastly, the Devils stomped the Bennettsville Gremlins. Congratulations to the Devils and their coaches on their excellent 8-3 record. 37 Odell King Rock Williams Eddie T aylor SENIOR DEVILS vf JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Darlington 24 West Florence 0 Darlington 0 Hartsville 8 Darlington 6 Myrtle Beach 8 Darlington 0 Mullins 14 Darlington 12 Lugo ff-Elgin 0 Darlington 21 Cher aw 6 Darlington 0 Wilson 46 Darlington 0 Andrew Jackson 12 Darlington 29 Bennettsville 6 42 The 1976 J. V. Football team competed well against some of the best J. V. teams in the state. Improving on last year's record of 2-5-2, the team closed out the season with a 4-5 record. Valuable experience gained this year will serve as a keystone for those who play varsity football next year. Congrat- ulations to the J. V. team on an impressive season. 43 POWDER PUFF SENIORS (L. toR. ): C. Johnson, L. Martin, L. Davis, H. Fox, R. Slater, L. Law, S. Sellers, M. Rummell, D. Wil- liamson, L. Amerson, J, Boston and V. Gilbert. SECOND ROW: E. McElveen, C. O'Neal, M. Lloyd, C. Allen, j. Smyre, iadK. Atkinson. THIRD ROW: Coach O King, R. King, G. G. Moody, S. Byrd, B. Lowder, M. Jackson, B. Jackson, Coach T. Campbell, C. Odom, R. White, D. Pawley, M. Belissary, pqacb R. Williams, D. Hatcjiell, CoachJ. Cox, M. Council, and Coach • r : Shot gun formation, sweep left, reverse right on two. O. K. ? Say it one more time! 44 FOOTBALL '76 JUNIORS Who says football is for boys? After two long weeks of Powder Puff practice, the Jun- ior and Senior girls were enthusiastic about the big game and anxious to see which team would come out on top. The fashion for the night was a variety of football jerseys, ten- nis shoes, cleets, shorts and jeans. Once on the field, the realization of the game ahead led each girl to give her best effort. Winning was the main goal for each team. Confidence was the key to the game as the coaches assured the players they were win- ners. The game was kept alive, not only by the anxious players, but by the enthusiastic crowds. The game started fervently with the Jun- iors kicking off. A Senior Quarterback, Beth Lowder, set the offensive line down in a swinging gate formation, she quickly re- versed to the opposite side for a 40 yard gain. Aided by the fine blocking in the in- terior line, Roberta King drove in from the 7 yard line for the Seniors touchdown. In- spired by the expertise of Renee Martin and Rosanna Edens, the Juniors staged a come- back, never quite closing the margin. The 1976 Powder Puff Queen, Ms. Val Baldwin, sponsored by Beth Lowder, was crowned from a line of radiant beauties. The second half was inconsistant for both teams. The final point came when Roberta King crashed through the middle from the 11 yard line to make the final score 12-0. Even though the score highlighted the Seniors in victory, the Juniors also won by gaining ex- perience for their Senior year. GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS 47 Juniors Lynn Koon and Mary Harris advanced to the semi-fiirais first X flight doubles at the state competition, an were defeate'd by a toujjB team from Keena High School. GIRLS TENNIS TEAM FINISHES IN STATE AAA COMPETITION The 1976 Girls Tennis Team had a fantastic sea- son. These girls under the direction of Coach Andy Morrison finished 5th in the Class AAA Championship. Each girl practiced steadily to improve her abilities. We are fortunate to lose only one Senior player - Beth Lowder, a strong, dedicated worker. Congratulating this team for their season record of 6-6, we anticipate that next year will be even better. 1976 TENNIS RECORD St. John's 2 South Florence 5 St. John's 1 South Florence 8 St. John's 0 West Florence 9 St. John's 6 Myrtle Beach 1 St. John's 8 Lugoff - Elgin 1 St. John's 7 Myrtle Beach 2 St. John's 8 Dillon 1 St. John's 6 Dillon 3 St. John's 0 West Florence 9 St. John's 1 Hartsville 8 St. John's 9 Lugoff - Elgin 0 St. John's 0 Hartsville 9 49 VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL ROW 1 (L. toR.): George Manos, A1 Eads, Lance Harris, Arazander Hughes, Heyward Derry, Leland Warsaw, Scott Spencer, Manager - Steve Hursey. ROW 2: Manager-Archie Bacote, Mark Johnson, Odell King, Tommy Campbell, Henry Carter, Mike Berry, Ricky Gardner, Coach Dave Neilson. COACH NEILSON AND ROUNDBALL With Dave Neilson's coaching expertise and his motto of the three C's: CONCEN- TRATION, COMMUNICATION, and CON- SISTENCY, the varsity basketball team had developed a strong unity. At the start of the season, the team fought a hard battle in the last seconds of several games to loose by only a few points. The team unity and will- ingness to win was the strength on which the players relied. As the season pro- gressed, the team was assertive and be- came winners. With only two starters returning. Tom- my Campbell and Henry Carter, the year's second team filled the void left by the graduating seniors. Two newcomers, A1 Eads and Lance Harris, proved to be great assets to the Devil force. 50 51 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. 7 St. John's St. John's St. John's Hartsville Dec. 10 Marion Dec. 14 South Florence Dec. 17 St. John's St. John's Marion Jan. 4 Lamar Jan. 7 St. John's South Florence Jan. 11 St. John's Hartsville Jan. 14 St. John's Lamar Jan. 17 St. John's Lugoff - Elgin Jan. 21 St. John's Cheraw Jan. 25 St. John's Wilson Jan. 28 St. John's Andrew Jackson Feb. 1 St. John's Bennetts ville Feb. 8 St. John's St. John's St. John's Cheraw Feb. 11 Wilson Feb. 15 Andrew Jackson Feb. 18 St. John's St. John's Bennettsville Feb. 22 Lugoff - Elgin J.V. - 5:00 Girls' Varsity - 6:30 Boys' Varsity - 8:00 52 54 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL KNEELING (L. to R.) - Charles Thomas, Johnny McKay, Gregg Lunn, Randy Eads, Tripp Gardner, Kenny Bryant Chris Bruce. STANDING (L. toR.)- Coach Richard Robbins, Ronald Curtis, Frank Lee, Glenn Huggins, Teddy Kelly, Jerry Lunn, Sylvester Robinson. The 1976-77 Junior Varsity Basketball team proved to be one of much determina- tion. Led by Coach Richard Robbins, the team demonstrated ability and promise. As the players from the Junior Varsity team progress and move on to the varsity team, the fundamentals acquired during their Junior Varsity years will be a great asset to the future varsity teams. VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL -r-- KNEELING (L. to R.): Co - Captains Beth Lowder and Lynn Koon. STANDING - Robin Slater, Phyllistme Thom;; Terry Weaver, Debra Bruce, Jo Ann Scott, Audrey Willoughby, Vivian Gilbert, Rosanna Edens, Carolyn Bruce, Coach Andy Morrison. YOUNG DEVILETTES GAIN EXPERIENCE With only two starters returning from last year's squad, the S.J. H. varsity girls relied on the efforts of some talented, but inexperienced newcomers. The girls showed steady improvement as they fought to re- present St. John's well in their new 5AAA conference. Facing tough Conference AAAA teams at the begin- ning of the season introduced the team to the type competition that they would be meeting as the confer- ence games began. Teams such as Wilson and Che- raw with their ever-powerful brand of basketball presented the young Devilettes with a challenge to persevere in hopes that they would bring winning basketball back to the hardcourts at S.J. H. Hard work and desire compiled with the never say die Blue Devil spirit should definitely make the Lady Devils a team to watch in the days to come. Do it Devilettes! 57 SENIORS 58 59 60 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS SEATED: Jamie Slater, KNEELING: Mary Kay Belissary, STANDING: Susie Howie, Janine Langley, Sabrina Bryd, Mary Ann Council, TOP: Lorie Patterson, Francena Hooks, Marylee Hutchinson. • Mf Devil Mascot - Mary Kay £ k •- Belissary MA' The Varsity Cheerleaders endured long, hard summer practices of 10 - 15 hours per week in preparation for camp and the coming seasons. The squad re- turned from camp glorious in the accu- mulation of placing 2nd each night of camp in tri-state competition. b4 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS In past years, the JV Cheer- leaders cheered solely for JV basketball games. But when the Jr. -Hi decided not to sponsor cheerleaders for football, the girls worked hard and fast to prepare to take over in mid-sea- son. In December, a chicken bog was sponsored jointly with the Varsity to raise money to outfit the two best dressed squads in the area. Now they look as good as they cheer! 65 JR. CLASSICAL LEAGUE MEMBERS FedeT R°W: Campbell T’ Lee R Clark E- Ervin c- Bowen, M. Freemen, G. Halchak, J. Welch, S. Sellers, J. SECOND ROW: A. Ammons, K. Mims, R. Tomlinson, T. Smoke, D. Weatherford, D. Gatewood, L. Helms, B. Rhodes S. Salters, T. Gardner ’ THIRD ROW: C. Dutton, D. Odom, S. Lowry, K. Edwards, G. Reese, B. Worford, T. Moore, V. Stevens, S. Howie C Hanes FOURTH ROW: C. Hatchell, T. Dority, C. Epps, I. Adams, S. Warr, M. Freeman, J. Bryson, S. Sullivan, S. Sherrill, K. Howie, R. Anderson ’ FIFTH ROW: D. Gatewood, A. Parrish, J. Taylor, J. Hatchell, J. Ervin, K. Hatchell, L. Thompson OFFICERS Joe Ervin, Terry Smoak, Catherine Bowen, Cynthia Epps, Melissa Freeman The Junior Classical League is a Club composed of students who take Latin. The JCL program for the year in- cluded selling posters, attend- ing the Clemson University Declamation Contest, and visiting the Latin Forum. 68 BUS DRIVERS STANDING: S. Miller, A. Jackson, C. Lunn, J. Bacote, R. Smith, C. Gandy, R. Dubose, J. Tyler, M. Willoughby, D. Phillips, E. Williamson, R. Campbell, Sponsor: Mr. Otto Wingate SEATED FIRST ROW: D. Huggins, N. Bacote, J. Williamson, T. Mack 2ND ROW: J. Lambert, C. Parrish 3RD ROW: S. Yarborough, R. Perkins, T. Pate, R. Watford. CHESS ROW 1 L. Howie, J. Helton, S. Willis, R. Howard, B. Allen, S. Miles, C. Wilson, C. Bowen, H. Shephard, R. Eads, M. Jones ROW 2 S. Craft, S. Roger, C. Byer, D. Gatewood, E. Ervin, D. Weatherford, D. Weatherford, D. Gatewood, F. Lee, S. Slater, B. Wilson, A. Stokes ROW 3 B. Lindholm, J. Dwitt, K. Hatchell, G. Reed, T. Moore, B. Rhodes, M. Berry, G. Reed, M. Byrd, A. Parish 69 KEY CLUB Officers (TOP TO BOTTOM); Key Club Sweetheart - Sabrina Byrd Ted DeLoach, Scott Spencer Ken Howie, Joe Ervin. The Key Club is an honorary organi- zation of young men devoted to the im- provement of the school and com- munity. The Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and the school. Key Clubbers have spent many cold nights working in the concession stands at the home games. Other Key Club projects ranged from visiting rest homes to sell- ing Christmas trees. Members; J. Fede, D. Cohen, M. Harris, S. Horsey, G. Huggins, J. Padgett, R. McClellan, R. Taylor, C. Allman, N. Young, C. Wilson, L. Freeman, J. Ervin, T. DeLoach, Sweetheart - S. Byrd, R. Eads, T. Gardner, G. Lunn, S. Spen- cer, E. Taylor, W. Lawson, G. Manos, A. Eads, K. Howie, T. Campbell. ANCHOR CLUB ROW 1: M. Belissary, R. Taylor, L. Law. ROW 2: S. Byrd, C. Johnson, L. Edens, S. Ritter, I. Taylor, D. James. ROW 3: H. Davis, S. Sellers, C. Baker, R. Lane, C. Bowen, S. Warr, L. Hart. ROW 4: R. Anderson, J. Smyre, M. Council, P. Bryant, C. Sessoms, B. Lowder, R. Edens, P. Greer. SWEETHEART - Randy Taylor Officers ROW 1: Harriett Kavis, Laura Law. ROW 2: Cheryl Sessoms, Mary Kay Belissary. The Anchor Club is a service organi- zation sponsored by the Darlington Pilot Club. This year the Anchor Club gained school sponsorship also. Among their projects this year were: working with Send a Mouse to Col- lege”, a fund-raising drive for the Cancer Society; donating Christmas presents to H. I. S. House; sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for the Christian Child Day Care Center; and collecting for the March of Dimes. 71 ROTC Another one of Maj. Barbee's jokes! COMPANY A HEADQUARTERS 1 SG Melvin Fox, Company Commander, Barbara Blackmon, Executive Officer, Randy J ames. 72 JROTC COLOR GUARD L. to R. FIRST ROW - B. Blackmon, L. Davis, R. King, M. Lucky, H. Holloway. SECOND ROW - J. Fede, D. Asaro, W. Robinson, D. Wills, D. Cherry, J. Martin. COMPANY A 1st PLATOON COMPANY A - (L. to R. ) FIRST ROW: B. Blackmon, R. James, L. Williamson, J. Gilbert, D. Whitt, L. Henderson, C. Padgett, L. McCall, D. Dixon, J. Goodson. SECOND ROW: W. Hudson, S. Richardson, B. Deas, P. Thomas, L. Foster, T. McLendon, M. DeWitt, A. Adams. THIRD ROW: J. Lambert, T. Kemmerlin, R. Gainey, C. Blathers, T. Sturkey, H. Alfrod, T. Washington, B. McKay. FOURTH ROW - T. Teal, C. Lunn, J. McLeod, L. Charles, E. Rummell, C. Kelly. 2nd PLATOON COMPANY A - (L. to R. ) FIRST ROW: M. Crews, B. Blackmon, M. Fox. SECOND ROW: M. Jackson, D. King, M. Byrd, B. Williams, S. Lunn, H. Holloway, A. Gilbert. THIRD ROW: E. Hannibal, G. Douglas, B. Tedder, Y. Hill, D. Grant, B. Blathers. FOURTH ROW: S. Robinson, L. Ratliff, G. Williamson, V. Stevenson, D. Grant, C. Hop- kins, B. Thomas. FIFTH ROW: J. Thomas, L. Warsaw, M. King, L. Martin, C. Gray, J. Wright. COMPANY B 1st PLATOON COMPANY B - (L. to R. ) FIRST ROW; R. King, D. Chapman, W. Lucas, C. Hunter, J. Holloway, H. Gainey, S. West, S. Jeffery, R. Kelley, L. Wright. SECOND ROW; T. Lloyd, D. Timmons, J. Martin, B. Williamson, L. McCall, M. Harrison, W. Lunn, J. Foster, B. Hatchell. THIRD ROW; J. West, P. Lewis, H. Fox, R. Heyward, S. Warren, L. Wilds, J. White, S. Lunn. FOURTH ROW; P. Port, B. Odom, L. Wright, L. Pauley, D. Stevens, D. Jackson, T. March, R. Miles, L. Williams. 2nd PLATOON COMPANY B - (L. to R. ) FIRST ROW; D. Wills, F. Davis, A. Wingate, R. Brunson, W. Gainey, D. Cherry, H. Humphries, W. Williamson. SECOND ROW; M. Lucky, M. Charles, D. DeWitt, H. Shepard, P. Gregg, J. Jones, J. Foster. THIRD ROW; D. Atkinson, J. Waggoner, N. Coe, C. Truett, D. Lundy, A. Patterson, S. Dubose. FOURTH ROW; A. Breland, B. Rubin, J. Poole, P. Moses, J. Powell, T. Morse, T. O'Neal. COMPANY B HEADQUARTERS: First Ser- geant, Sammy Hunter; Company Comman- der, William Robinson; Executive Officer, Vivian Gilbert. DRILL TEAM IEFT TO RIGHT ROW 1 Mauro Crews, Lupin Davis, Willie Lucas, Anthony Wingate, John West, Terrance Williamson, Melvin Dewitt, Timmy Lloyd ROW 2 Sylvester Robinson, Alvin Gilbert, James Waggoner, Wilbur Lunn, Sandra Dubose, Sharon Lunn, Sara West, Diane Dixon, Yolanda St. John’s High School and the Darling- ton community have benefited from the JROTC program. Mem- bers of the Cadet Corps have involved them- selves in many activi- ties designed to promote good citizenship, self- reliance, and leader- ship, The JROTC par- ticipated in parades, sporting events, dedi- cation services, as- sembly programs, and campus clean-up drives. The Highlights of the year were the annual ROTC review, the JROTC Military Ball, The weekend field trip to Lake Darpo, and the orientation trip to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hill ROW 3 Earl Hannibal, Laverne Williamson, Lottie Martin, Debra Jack- son, Johnnie White, Robin Miles, Betty Phillips, Levern Williamson BATALLION STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT ROW 1 Ricky Gardner, John Fede, Joe Bacote, Lupin Davis, Robert Smith ROW 2 Patricia White, Rebecca Dewitt, Richard Wright, Dean Asaro, Terrance Wil- liamson ROW 3 Marvin Godwin DISCS AND DIAMONDS The ROTC Offi- cer’s Club under the leadership of Major Woodrow Barbee has been very active throughout this school year. They partici- pated in various school activities and planned theJROTC Military Ball. JROTC Officers also ordered new equipment for the ROTC unit. Officer Roberta King instructs JROTC class. L. to R. FIRST ROW - Ricky Gardner, Joe Bacote, John Fede, Lupin Davis, Vivian Gilbert, Robert Smith, Roberta King. SECOND ROW - Mauro Crews, William Robinson, Marvin Godwin, Barbara Blackmon, Dean Asaro, Randy James. JROTC RIFLE TEAM: ROW 1: Marvin Godwin, Teddy Teel, James Lambert, Melvin Fox, Mauro Crews. ROW 2: Tony Washington, Jimmy Thomas, Sammy Hunter, Linda Charles, Rose Marie Thomas. ROW 3: Wayne Gainey, Terrence Wil- liamson, Gregory Douglas The St. John's High School Rifle Team Con- sists of the top shooters in the JROTC Marks- manship Program. The Members of the Rifle Team participated in rifle matches against other JROTC units in the Darlington area. This has been the first year that Girls have qualified for the JROTC Rifle Team. Girls move forward in JROTC. 77 BLUE DEVIL BAND Members; Majorettes - L. Martin, D. Williamson, C. Johnson, W. Bruce, L. Bruce. FIRST ROW - R. Gardner, S. Craft, R. Eads, F. O'Neal, M. Jones, T. Mack, I. Adams. SECOND ROW - E. Ervin, C. Jett, R. Slater, A. Willoughby, T. Barbee, D. Bruce, S. James, G. Berry, T. Perkins, B. Morse, T. Smoake, M. Freeman, P. Davis, K. Atkinson. THIRD ROW - L. Helms, J. Jordan, A. Stokes, R. Anderson, F. Dudley, J. Council, R. Curtis, D. Gatewood, V. Osborne, L. Shaw, S. Gable, L. Warsaw. FOURTH ROW - S. Clark, F. Lee, S. Johnson, E. Williams, M. Johnson, M. Berry, M. Jordan, R. James, L. Hough, P. Edwards, S. Rogers, B. Watford. FIFTH ROW - K. Gandy, J. DeWitt, D. Berry, S. Wiley, J. Parnell, V. Baldwin, D. Cohen, D. Weaver, S. Salters, J. Bacote. The purpose of the band is to teach music through performance. During the year the Marcing Blue Devil Band participated in parades, band festivals, football games, and concerts. They also performed at the South- ern 500 and Rebel 500 races. Drum Major - Ricky Gardner I'll just give you one more chance . . . Officere C. Johnson, B. Morse, M. Jordan, R. Percussion; K. Atkinson, S. Craft, R. Eads, F. O'Neal, M. Jones, Gardner, M. Berry, J. Jordan, F. Dudley, R. T. Mack, I. Adams. Slater. Pep Band; FIRST ROW; D. Weaver, F. Lee, K. Willard, E. Williams, J. Bacote, J. DeWitt, M. Jordan. SECOND ROW; G. Huggins, R. Gardner, R. Anderson, S. Clark, D. Gatewood. THIRD ROW; M. Jones, R. Eads, F. O'Neal, T. Mack. Brass; FIRST ROW; F. Lee, S. Johnson, E. Williams, M. Johnson, M. Berry, M. Jordan, R. James, L. Hough, P. Ed- wards, S. Rogers, B. Watford. SECOND ROW; K. Gandy, J. DeWitt, J. Parnell, V. Baldwin, D. Cohen, D. Weaver, J. Bacote. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FIRST ROW: T. Floyd, W. Parnell, L. Epps, M. Johnson, G. McPhail, C. Shaw, M. Robinson, J. Lucky, B. James, B. Lucky, C. Fox, A. Brunson, P. Gilbert, H. Hough, R. Eads, M. Evans, D. Ishamel SECOND ROW: S. Hunter, L. Williamson, J. Watford, R. Greene, T. Strickland, T. Woodard, B. Muldrow, R. Lunn, A. Thomas, R. Davis, P. Jackson, B. Robinson, J. Odom, S. Robinson, B. Frazier THIRD ROW: D. Wiggins, W. Smothers, R. Gray, J. Davis, R. James, D. Hatchell, R. Slater, J. Parnell, O. King, H. Rush, J. Greene, P. Smith, J. Thomas, A. O'Neal, C. Baker, A. Stevenson FOURTH ROW: H. Sumner, D. Smith, C. Gray, H. Carter, W. Garris, C. Lunn, W. Gandy The Future Farmers of America are a group of young people who are dedicated to improving methods of agri- culture. This year the mem- bers of this club partici- pated in agricultural fairs and entered many contests where their farming abilities were tested. They were hard working group determined to keep agricultural standards high. 80 FFA Sweethearts: Donna Hatchell and Robin Slater FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FHA chapter members are young women involved in a search for direction for a full and and useful life. These vocational home economics students, through their own interests, en- counter many facets of them- selves as they look for meaning- ful, satisfying skills to compli- ment their desires, dreams, abilities and personalities. Officers - Robin Slater, Jenny Holloman, Vivian Gilbert Members; KNEELING -J. Odom, R. Slater, V. Gilbert, J. Parnell. FIRST ROW - E. Garris, D. Lundy, C. Dowdy, K. Anderson, K. Mims, C. Pawley, L. Ross, L. Wardlaw, P. Lewis, A. Freeman, J. Holloman, S. Mclnville, C. Conyors, M. Jackson, B. Jackson, A. McFarland, L. Blackmon, L. Jeffrey, D. Hankins, E. Alexander, A. Gilbert. SECOND ROW - P. Damon, J. Lambert, L. Norris, D. Dabbs, T. Heustess, C. McCoy, T. Brown, B. Lucky, A. Foster, P. Gregg, T. Robinson, S. Jackson, D. McPhail, G. McPhail, S. Lunn, G. Williamson. THIRD ROW - J. Gee, S. Pye, A. Yow, C. Link, K. Ervin, G. Halchak, J. Welch, F. Hannibal, L. Steele, F. Hannibal, J. Jordan, R. King, J. Frazier, M. Cherry. FOURTH ROW - S. Tyler, M. Byrd, D. Gibson, T. Saxton, M. Hatchell, A. Sessoms, S. Suggs, B. Muldrow, B. Lide, J. Lide, C. Robinson. FIFTH ROW - W. Williamson, B. Hankins, D. Frazier, M. Blackman, L. Dunn, D. Grooms, S. McQueen, C. Matthews, T. Malloch, J. Wilson, E. Sanderson, Sponsor - Mrs. Kearse. 81 CHORUS STANDING: S. Spell, L. Wardlaw, E. Garris, T. Haney, J. Wallace, H. Sheppard, S. Hamilton, J. Jackson, M. Byrd, B. Gainey, J. West, D. Cohen, J. Sims, A. Patterson, F. Davis, B. Wilson. ROW 1: N. Rogers, M. Hatchell, H. O'Neal, G. O'Neal, J. Boston, H. Fox, A. Hudson, D. Grant, D. Williamson, R. Martin, B. Lide. ROW 2: K. McQueen, D. Gibson S. English, R. DeWitt, J. Goodson, C. Epps, J. Gee, P. Thomas, I. Taylor. ROW 3: G. McPhail, S. Jackson, K. Joseph, P. Sowell, B. Hankins,, J. Ham, M. Cherry, P. Thomas. ROW 4: M. Dowdy, R. Thomas, T. Robinson, K. Chappel, T. Belle, C. Cross. ROW 5: M. Lucky, L. Thomas, A. Lane, M. Godfrey, D. Davis. This year the Begin- ners, Advanced, and Girls' Chorus groups are under the supervision of Mrs. Pat Alexander. The activities of the choruses included the annual Christ- mas and Spring concerts. Several of the chorus students were judged in All State Chorus. All of those who participated received outstanding re- cognition. This is quite an honor for our school. Mrs. Pat Alexander 82 LIBRARY CLUB Mrs. H. Johnson, sponsor; L. Samuel; R. Britt; S. Strickland; S. Wilds; C. Gandy; C. Robinson; M. Hatokins. A.V. CLUB STANDING: M. Davis, R. Watford, C. Kelly, P. Douglas, C. McCoy, C. Lunn, A Faculty Who's Who contest was S. Miller, K. Waddell, R. Odom, B. Williams, Mrs. Conyers, sponsor. SEATED: sponsored by the A-V Club. G. Harrington, J. Watford, C. Williamson, J. Williams. 83 YOUNG DISCIPLES ROW 1 B. Greene, W. Boyd, E. Sanderson, K. Atkinson ROW 2 M. Byrd, H. Sheppard, G. Lanier BLOCK Cheerleaders - M. Hutchenson, L. Patterson, M. Council, M. Belissary, J. Langley, S. Byrd, F. Hooks, J. Slater. FIRST ROW - H. Fox, T. Gardner, E. Taylor, R. Taylor, B. Lowder, L. Law, N. Bacote. SECOND ROW - Coach Dennis Stokes, M. Rummell, M. Mims, L. Koon, T. Campbell, R. Edens, O. King, H. Carter. THIRD ROW - Coach Andy Morrison, T. DeLoach, S. Spencer, R. Williams, J. Padgett, L. Warsaw. FOURTH ROW - Coach Gene Stokes, H. Cross S. Hursey, M. Cooke, J. Cox, R. Craft, B. Odom. 84 BULLETIN FIRST ROW; S. Ritter, D. Cohen, T. Powers, J. Ervin, D. James. SECOND ROW; C. Bowen, C. Pawley, I. Taylor, V. Osborne. THIRD ROW: M. Freeman, S. Warr, K. Howie. FOURTH ROW; j. Jordan, M. Harris, S. Sellers. FIFTH ROW; T. O'Neal, J. Fede. The Bulletin is the newspaper, which is published at least four times a year. The staff is composed of stu- dents of all grades and they are select- ed from a list of those who expres an interest in such writing. Some of the officers are chosen each year by the outgoing staff. This year's officers were Ken Howie, John Fede, Danny Cohen, Catherine Bowen and Joe Ervin. Officers (TOP TO BOTTOM) - John Fede, Danny Cohen, Catherine Bowen, Ken Howie, Joe Ervin. FIRST ROW - H. Hickman, President; SECOND ROW - B. Thomas A. Bacote, S. Sherrill, R. Edens, M. Mims, D. Watson, C. McCready, A. Alexander, J. Blackman, C. Jones. THIRD ROW - K. Dudley, L. Tadlock, P. Squire, C. Hopkins, D. Truett, P. Howie, D. Saxton, J. Gainey. DECA CLUB Distributive Education offers students from both St. John's High and Mayo High basic and advanced courses in marketing and distribution. These courses relate certain skills to students that will help them in their respective careers. DECA projects this year were competitive events in retailing. Miss DECA, and leadership training trips. 86 PEP CLUB Cheerleaders: M. Hutchinson, L. Patterson, M. Council, M. Belissary, J. Langley, S. Byrd, J. Slater, F. Hooks. ROW 1: P. Bryant, S. Miles, S. Ritter, T. Powers, D. James, S. Clark, J. Gentry, R. James, J. Lambert, K. Adams, P. Greer, R. Martin, T. Heutess, L. Harris, S. Langston, C. Lawhon, R. Wiley, C. Pawley, W. Smith, T. Weaver, R. Lane, S. Fickling, C. Baker, L. Edens, C. Hanes, A. Harold, A. McRae, T. Byrd, M. Lloyd, C. Lowder, M. Jordan, C. Davis, D. Steagall, R. Tomlinson, R. Anderson, M. Johnson, R. McClellan, K. Mims, Rev. V. Backus, sponsor. ROW 2: L. Hough, P. Moses, J. Ham, D. Mills, G. Williamson, H. O'Neal, P. Graham, H. Weaver, S. Goodwin, N. Young, S. Spencer, M. Harris, L. Coggeshall, J. Dixon, L. Freeman, T. Dority, W. Odom, W. Wind- ham, P. Lane, T. Lee, D. Campbell, T. Smoake, J. Council, L. Helms, L. Hart, C. Cross, T. Langley, G. Reese, C. Allman, P. Singletary, W. Lawson, G. As- kins, D. Chapman, S. Sherrill, M. Jordan, T. Barbee, K. Willard. ROW 3: C. Sessoms, M. Askins, M. Wil- liams, B. June, D. Bruce, D. Lundy, L. Tadlock, B. Neil Young - Pres.; Robert McCellan - Sec. Treas.; Mary Kay Bellisary - V. Pres. Morse, B. Sturgeon, C. Wilson, J. McKay, B. Odom, M. Mccay, D. Pawley, T. Christmas, S. Warr, K. Goff, R. Britt, D. Langley, T. Lee, L. Jemigan, D. Odom, S. Lowry, K. Edwards, K. Mims, C. Dutton, P. Sowell, J. Wilson, R. Taylor, R. Edens, R. Wil- liams, T. Moore, R. Britt, S. James, J. Bryson. ROW 4: J. Odom, T. Strickland, D. Dabbs, V. Stevens, K. Ervin, J. Welch, G. Halchak, S. DeRidder, K. Peter- son, G. Manos, K. Bryant, N. Bonnoitt, C. Kelley, T. Benson, H. Byrd, P. Chapman, L. Street, C. Lyon, B. Smith, B. White, T. Lamb, T. Floyd, L. Padgett, C. Marotta, J. Padgett, L. Koon, T. Campbell, M. Cooke, E. Taylor, T. O'Neal, C. Holloway. ROW 5: K. Howie, M. Mims, T. DeLoach, R. Jemigan, R. Davidson, J. Rabb, T. O'Neal, D. Price, D. Parnell, M. Smith, S. Howie, S. Miller, J. Lee, R. Stokes, V. Blackmon, L. Dunn, D. Grooms, M. Blackmon, C. McQueen, J. Graham, S. Gable, L. Shaw, J. Sessoms, A. Ammons, M. Allen, R. Graham, B. Odom, T. Gardner, J. Cox, H. Cross, S. English, B. Phillips. The Pep Club was a vital part of the SJH school activities. Pep Club members sup- ported all school activities and demonstrated spirit and sportsmanship. They made posters for all games and sold balloons, poms-poms, and hats to promote school spirit. 87 SPANISH KMEELING: P. Singletary, T. Christmas, R. Britt, D. Bedenaugh, S. Brown. ROW 1: J. Wallace, J. Alexander, M. McKay Baldwin' R ctham' BrUC6’ B' StUrge°n’ B‘ White D‘ DoritV- ROW 2: M- Allen. D- Odom, E. Thomason, H. Mims, V. DRAMA ROW 1: M. Godfrey, I. Adams, R. Dewitt, C. Humphries, C. Jett, H. Mims. ROW 2: J. Lambert, W. Howie, M. Miles, M. Freeman, T. Powers, S. Ritter. STUDENT COUNCIL ROW 1: S. Spencer, J. Parnell, D. Cohen, J. Jordan, P. Jackson, T. Christmas, D. Langley, C. Davis, M. Bazen, G. Lunn, R. Edens, R. Eads. ROW 2: M. Belissary, H. Derry, I. Taylor, P. Bryant, J. Helton, L. Shaw, T. Smoake, S. Gable, M. McKay, T. Vincent, J. McKay, S. Byrd, M. Hawkins, L. Padgett, G. Griffith, V. Baldwin. ROW 3: J. Bryson, L. Hart, N. Young, M. Williams, C. Bowen, T. Powers, J. Ervin, R. Gardner, M. Berry, J. Padgett, J. Cox, T. Weaver, K. Bryant, C. Baker, C. Pawley, L. Koon, Mr. Vaughan, sponsor. A governing body of the stu - dents, the Student Council promoted several activities for the students of SJH. Among these activities were Homecoming, May Day, the Mr. and Miss St. John’s Contest, and a Christmas dance. The Student Coun- cil aided the BLUE DEVIL staff in the production of the Miss Blue Devil Pageant. The various fund-raising projects of the Student Council were to raise money for an activity bus or van for the school. This year the Student Council was given an office. Though there is little space, the ’’closet serves the purpose. OFFICERS: Mr. Vaughan, sponsor; Heyward Derry, assistant to the President; Jackie Parnell, Vice-President; Danny Cohen, Vice-Presi- dent; Patricia Bryant, Secretary; Mary Kay Belissary, President; Irene Taylor, Treasurer. A teacher represents many things to each student - a bestower of knowledge, a friend, an advisor, a slave-driver - Our SJH faculty is special - their hard work and determina- tion to insure our future should be apprecia- ted by every member of our student body. We would like to take this opportunity to say to our teachers, THANKS for always doing your best to help us do our best! You've got to be kidding1 It's spelled F-O-O-T-B-A 90 Hang in there it's almost three ''You again? Our assistant Principal? Mr. Leonard Reynolds Area School Superintendent Mr. G. C. Mangum Darlington County Superintendent Dr, Eads received a Ph. D. from the University of South Carolina, an M. Ed. from Duke University, and a B. S. from the Citadel. His civic and professional organizations include: The Optimist Club, S. C. A. S. S. P., I.R.A., ASCP and Kappa Delta Pi. An avid sports enthusiast. Dr. Eads has supported the Devils in all sports events. Amid his busy schedule at SJH, he still finds time to enjoy music. 93 Mr. Otto Wingate Assistant Principal 94 Mr. Wilbur H. Vaughan Jr. Assistant Principal Mrs. Cora Taylor Secretary Mrs. Frankie Godwin Bookkeeper 95 Mr. Ernest Burroughs Guidance Counselor Miss. Charlena Chewning Guidance Counselor % Mrs. Brenda Conyers Reference Room Librarian Mrs. Hilda Johnson Librarian Cafeteria Staff: SEATED, L. to R. ; Ruth Lighty, Flora Bulls, Bessie Lowder, Verma Stegall STANDING L. to R. ; Rosa Mae Coward, Rosalind Atkinson, Dot Davis, Carrie Richardson Maintenance Staff: L. to R. Joseph Shannon, Berry Booker, Richard Lynch, Mary Boseman 97 MS. KAY BROWN B.A. Columbia College . . . teaches English . . . sponsors Dra- ma Club . . . en- joys work in Florence Little Theater. ELIZABETH ERVIN A. B. , Duke Univ . . . teaches English . . . member NEA . . . enjoys reading. DELORES FLOUN- DERS B.A. , Coker College . . . teaches English . . . sponsors Fine Film Committee . . . hobbies are reading, gardening, playing piano. MRS. NOVEL H. HARE M. A., S. C. State College . . . teaches English . . . enjoys traveling, sewing and needlework. ERNEST HARRELL • B.A. in English and History, Bap- tist Col. of Charleston . . . teaches English . . . sponsors school newspaper, 'The Bulletin. LUCY ARNOLD CURRIN B.A. Meredith Col. . . teaches History, Constitution, and Western Civ . . . enjoys needlework and scuba diving. SCOTT FLOUNDERS M.A.T. in History from Converse . . . teaches History . . . enjoys flag football, softball traveling and reading. MRS. BRENDA C. PETERSON B.A. in Social Studies from Benedict College . . . enjoys read- ing, sewing, photo- graphy . . . member of NEA. MRS. T.S. SCOTT B.A. in Social Studies from S. C. State University . . . enjoys sewing and growing plants. BILLY WARD M.A.T. , USC . . . teaches History . . . sponsored History Club, coaches Junior-High basket- ball and Varsity Baseball . . . en- joys sports and re- finishing furniture . . . Member of NEA, SCEA, Coaches Associa- tion. 98 ELINOR F. HARRI- SON B. A. , Coker Col. . . . teaches English . . . enjoys sewing, growing houseplants and listening to music . . . sponsors The New Disciples. LINDA J. BOSTON B. S. in Mathe- matics, S.C. State Univ. . . . enjoys singing and sewing . . . Member of NEA. MRS. D.G. WOODS M. A. from N. C. Central Univ. . . . teaches English . . . Member of DECA, SCEA, NEA, RACE . . . enjoys creative writing, photo- graphy, needle- point . . . Head of SJH English Depart- ment. MS. CLAUDIA WILSON B.A. in English, Columbia Col. teaches Eng- lish . . advises the Yearbook Staff. Member of Na- tional Council of Teachers of Eng- lish . . . enjoys horseback riding, sewing, and read- ing. ROBERT CREECH B.S. Math Educa- tion Western Carolina Univ . . . teaches Geometry, Math, Algebra I . . . coaches tennis. Member of NEA, ' SCEA, ACT . . . enjoys fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities, also reading and chess. MRS. VIOLA MAR- TIN M. A. , Colum- bia University . . . teaches Algebra and Math . . . sponsors National Honor Society . . . the National Honor Society sponsored a tutoring Service DORIS G. KING B. A. , Furman Univ. . . . gives therapy to students with hearing im- pairments . . . en- joys needlework, and active in church. VANDROTH BACKUS B. D. , Morris Col. . . . teaches Social Studies, Civics, Sociology, Physical Geography . . . ad- visor to Pep Club . . . hobbies are leathercraft and all sports. MRS. WAGNER MILLING M.A. of Teaching, Winthrop Col. . . . teaches Algebra and Math . . . enjoys reading, travel, playing bridge . . . Mem- ber of Thursday Book Club and Castaliare Club. MRS. FLORENCE C. OSBORNE Masters in Education, S. C. State Col. . . . teaches Math. . . Member of NEA, SCEA, ART, DCEA. enjoys reading, traveling, sewing. 99 MISS CAROLYN ROGER SON B.A. , Winthrop . . . teaches Math and Algebra . . . enjoys reading and needle- work. MRS. WDLHELMIA JOHNSON M. Ed., S.C. State College . . . teaches Marriage and Family Living, Food and Nutrition, and Home Economics . . . Co- sponsors Future Home- makers of America . . . enjoys dancing . . . activities in- clude Community Involvement, Di- rector-Cultural Realism Charm, Inc., D ir ector-D ar 1 in gto n County Bicentennial Committee for Ethnic Participation. ADA B. COUSAR B.S., Barber-Scotia College, Concord, N.C. . . . teaches Science . . . Member of NEA. DR. ROBERT R. HITCH PH. D ... in Chemistry, USC . . . teaches Chemistry and Physics . . . sponsors Chess Club and Chess Team . . . Member of American Chemical Society, NEA, SCEA and Vice President of Optimist Club. FRANCES M. KEARSE B.S. Degree Home Economics, Winthrop College . . . teaches Home Eco- nomics . . . sponsors Future Homemakers of America . . . enjoys sewing, knitting, crocheting, artwork, reading, swimming and hiking. ANDREA MORRISON M.S., University of Tennessee . . . teaches Physical Ed- ucation . . . Coaches Girl's Varsity basket- ball and tennis . . . enjoys all sports . . . member of S.C. Basketball Coaches Association. MABLE G. SAMUEL B. S. , Morris College . . . teaches science . . . enjoys reading and sewing . . . member of United Teaching Profession, and Na- tional Council of Negro Women. DENNIS O. STOKES B.S., Mars Hill College . . . teaches Physical Ed- ucation . . . co- sponsors Block D Club . . . coaches track and is assistant football coach . . . enjoys sports such as golf, tennis, fishing; also playing cards. SARA LEE SIMONS B.S., Univ. of Georgia . . . teaches Biology and Health . . . sponsors Key Club . . . enjoys gardening, boating, fishing . . . Member of NSTA and Biology Teachers. DHEADRA LYNNE (DEDE) SMITH B.A., Francis Marion College . . . teaches Spanish and French . . . sponsors Spanish Club and Junior- Varsity and Varsity Cheerleaders . . . enjoys travel, pro- football, sewing, swimming, raising hogs . . . member of NEA and is a motel bookkeeper. DALE VOLLBRECHT SUGGS M.A.T., USC . . . teaches Latin and French . . . sponsors JCL. PAT ALEXANDER B. S. , Winthrop . . . teaches chorus . . . Professional activities includes: S. C. Music Education Association, Florence Private Teachers' Association, teaching private piano, directing two handbell choirs at Presbyterian Church. RON PARRISH Master of Music, East Carolina Univ. . . teaches Band . . . enjoys fishing . . . Member of Music Educators National Conference and S.C. Music Education Association. WOODROW BARBEE B.S. Univ. of Nebraska . . . teaches ROTC . . . sponsors JROTC Officers Club . . . Member of Re- tired Officers Associa- tion . . . enjoys foot- ball, basketball, (from sidelines) and reading . . . operates lounge after school. SERGEANT HUNTER Army Related Insti- tutions Co-Sponsors JROTC Officers Club . . . enjoys horseback riding and carpentry. MRS. MIT23 H. COPELAND B.S. in Home Eco- nomics, Winthrop . . . has study hall . . . member of National Officer's Colonial Dames of the Seven- teenth Century Dar- lington Historical Society, Darlington Historical Comm., DAR, DAC, Founders and Patriots, Daughters of the Magna Carta . . . enjoys handwork. MARION B. HARPER B. S. Degree, Colum- bia Coll. . . has study hall. . . enjoys water skiing, swimming, yard work . . . Mem- ber of the United Me- thodist Women and is Sec-Treas of the Sun- day School. BRUCE LYNCH M. S. , University of Tenn. . . teaches In- dustrial Arts and Drafting . . . enjoys golf, and fishing. JUNE REDDING McCAULEY M. ED., Western Carolina Univ. . . teaches art . . . spon- sored Jr. -Sr. . . enjoys weaving, spinning . . . teaches adult educa- tion . . . Member of Waccamaw Arts and Crafts, Charlotte Handweaver's Guild, Southern Highland Guild. george mckenzie M.S., Clemson Univ. teaches Agriculture . . . sponsors FFA, enjoys swimming, fishing, hunting . . . Member of DCEA, SCEA, SCATA, SCVATA, NEA, NVA N VAT A, Kiwanis Club. 101 CATHERINE M. MOODY B.S. in Business from Winthrop College . . . teaches typing. GENE R. STOKES A.B. in Physical Education, Elon Coll . . . teaches Driver's Ed. . . Co-sponsors Block D Club, is the Athletic Director, and coaches football and golf . . . enjoys golf and is a member In honor of all who were here and left. ofS.C. Coaches Association. RHONDA G. ASHLEY M. ED, USC teaches reading . . . enjoys cross-stitch. 102 WITH SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO MR. GEORGE McKENZIE 80 FRESHMEN: THE ROOKIES As the many freshmen entered St. John's High, the excitement began and the questions arose: Gosh, it's different, isn't it? . . . Who's in your homeroom? . . . Dr. Eads? Who’s he? . . . Where's the library? . . . Eventually, we learned and settled into the routine. Highlights of our year included our first Homecoming float: I didn't think we would make the deadline. ... I thought we did a good job.our first Pep Rally and Club Day: I enjoyed the Club Days, but Pep Rallies are really where students show their school spirit. ; our first exam schedule: Boy! I didn't think exams were that bad! ; and in anticipation of our sophomore year: Just wait until those eighth graders get here!” 104 Ernestine Alexander Joey Alexander Jerome Allen Melinda Allen Alice Ammons Ellen Anderson Helen Anderson Louise Anderson Ricky Anderson Marsha Askins David Atkinson Kay Atkinson Wayne Atkinson Tonya Barbee Michael Bazen David Bedenbaugh Ernest Bell Lynnette Blackmon 105 Vickie Blackmon Norwood Bonnoitt Bobby Britt Robbie Britt T eresa Britt Pete Brown Debra Bruce Kenny Bryant Cheryl Buck Eddie Byrd Howard Byrd Larry Byrd Mark Byrd Mary Byrd Trina Bryd Dean Campbell Jamie Caulder Jean Chappell Michael Charles David Cherry Magnolia Cherry Tammy Christmas 106 Lisa Christopherson Richard Clark Connie Conyers Jimmy Cook Fred Copeland Joel Copeland Jane Council Larry Cox Steven Craft Ronald Curtis Chris Davis Lynne Davis Phyllis Davis Rebecca Davis Wilbur Delorme Johnny DeWitt Melvin DeWitt Diane Dixon Donna Dority Theresa Dority Gregory Douglas Cheryl Dowdy 107 Mabel Dowdy Sandra Dubose Crystal Dutton Kim Edwards Sonya Edwards Sandy English Leon Epps Eric Ervin Jeanie Flowers Teresa Floyd Chris Fox Darlene Frazier Ann Freeman Sallie Gable Bruce Gainey Henry Gainey Tony Gainey Wayne Gainey David Gandy Kenneth Gandy Reynolds Gandy David Gatewood Patricia Gilbert Harold Goff Jackie Graham Robin Graham David Grant Butch Graves Wanda Gray Richard Greene 108 Marjorie Ham Sammy Hamilton Dorothy Hankins Frances Hannibal Arty Harrell Avis Harrington George Harrington Timmy Harrington Angela Haselden Buddy Hatch ell Christa Hatchell Donna Heath Lila Helms Jeffery Helton Lera Henderson Rodney Heyward Yolanda Hill Joseph Holloway Katherine Holloway Harry Hough Melinda Hough Debbie Howie Lance Howie Lori Huff Alan Huggins Becky Humphries Heyward Humphries Sammy Hunter Mirenda Huntley Carolyn Hyman 109 Gail Iseman Diane Ishmall Isaiah Jackson Pryncessa Jackson Bryan James Sharon James Linda Jeffery Lacie Jernigan Carol Jett Elvis Johnson James Johnson Metalynn Johnson Sherri Johnson Marion Jordan Donna Langley Phillip Lane Annice Lane Terri Lamb Paula Kirven Jack Kimrey 110 Susan Langston Otis Lawhon Abby Lee T erry L ee Timmy Lee Pat Lewis Buddy Lindholm Cathy Link Timmy Lloyd Ricky Locklair Chuck Lowder Cheri Lowery Willis Lucas Shirley Lucky Rosa Lunn Sharon Lunn Wilbur Lunn Cathy Lyon Rosa Mack Tania Maloch 111 Roger Mangum Tommy March Cheree Marotta Timmy Martin Marie Matthews Ervin McCall Larry McCall Sandra Mclnvelle Mickey McKay Tony McLendon Gil McKnight Kathy McQueen Sarah McQueen Allen McRae Robin Miles Sam Miller Kim Mims Tony Moore Beth Morse Terry Morse Bryan Odom Darlene Odom Debbie Odom Raleigh Odom Teresa Odom Archie O'Neal Daniel O'Neal Denise O'Neal Steven O'Neal Susan O'Neal 112 Toby O'Neal Lori Padgett Linda Parker Mark Parker Roy Parker Wayne Parnell Terry Payne Jolly Perkins Mark Petty Betty Phillips Jeffery Poole Patrick Port Jeffery Powell Bruce Priest Leslie Ratcliff Glenn Reed George Reese Curtis Register Pam Reynolds Debbie Ritch Cynthia Robinson Mary Rogers Mike Rogers Norma Rogers Stephen Rogers David Rollings Bertha Rubin Scotty Salter Elaine Sanderson Ann Sesso ms 173 Jody Sessoms Cindy Shaw Lee Anne Shaw Hal Shepherd Bobbie Lyn Smith Terrie Smoak Rich Smothers Donnie Stegall Danny Stephens Sylvia Stephens Johnny Stevenson Victoria Stevenson Anthony Stokes Laura Street Beth Sturgeon Sandy Suggs Reese Tadlock Jane Teal Alberta Thomas Ellen Thomasson Linda Thompson Dennis Timmons Robert Tomlinson Chris Truett Rusty T urner Sandra Tyler Tony Varriale Tammy Vincent James Waggoner Brian Warford 114 Tony Warren Deanna Warsaw Sheila Watford Donald Weatherford Dwayne Weatherford Maryann Weatherford Susan Weatherford John West Sarah West Beth White Lois Wilds Ann Williams Boyce Williams Mary Williams Levem Williamson Celleste Wilson Janet Wilson Lou Ann Wilson Rodney Wilson Windy Windham Annie Ruth Yow 115 79 SOPHOMORES: THE RESTLESS THE YOUNG AND This year’s Sophomores have been label- ed The Young and the Restless and there's good reason for it. They have shown spirit and enthusiasm in all activities, in and out of school. Here are a few impressions of the events of the Sophomores' year: Blue and White Day - I knew we would win the spirit award! We're Sophomores, aren't we? ; Homecoming Float - After the mishap with the float, I wasn't sure. I should have had more faith. We won! ; Football Sweetheart - The Sophomores are moving up in the world. ; Pep Rallies - We've got the SPIRIT! Hey, we've - got - that - SPIRIT!; Sophomore Football Players - St. John's couldn't do without them. The year all together - Class of 79 is the best in '77. This year has been a great one for the Sophomores. We are confident that next year will be even better. 118 Anna Adams Ivy Adams Agnes Alexander Charles Alford Hurlean Alford Bart Allen Kelly Anderson Greg Askins Chip Auman Archie Bacote Cely Anne Baker Val Baldwin Eddie Banks Tracey Bell Dale Berry Gail Berry Josephine Black Jerry Blackburn 119 Janet Blackmon Mary Jane Blackmon Tony Blackmon Janice Boan Sylvester Boston Catherine Bowen Aaron Breland Robin Britt Ronald Brockington Greg Brown Sonja Brown Thomasina Brown Christopher Bruce Angela Brunson Tania Bryant John Bryson Chet Byers David Caldwell Kaye Chappell Darrell Chapman Patricia Chapman Penny Chapman 120 Linda Charles Cornelia Coleman Roy Cotton Mauro Crews Cathy Cross Terri Cusaac Debbie Dabbs Phyllis Damon Debbie Davis Frankie Davis Leroy Davis Bobby Deas Scott DeRitter Julian Dickerson Julia Dixon Juliette Dixon Windell Dixon Henry Dowdy Frankie Dudley Laura Dunn 121 Randy Eads Liz Edens Patricia Edwards Cynthia Epps Kimberly Ervin EraSue Fickling Diane Flowers Melissa Freeman Marshall Gandy Teresa Gandy Wallace Gandy Tripp Gardner Emily Garris Jessie Gee Debbie Gibson Patsy Gibson Alvin Gilbert Monica Godfrey Becky Green Betty Green Pauline Gregg Debbie Grooms Georgann Halchak Janice Ham Bonita Hankins Earl Hannibal Lisa Harris Lou Hart John Hatchell Marylou Hatchell 122 Molly Hawkins Cindy Haynes Terry Heustess Ken Hoffemeyer Jane Holloway Jennie Holloman Robert Howard Bobby Howie Susan Howie Susie Howie Glenn Huggins John Humphries Donald Isaac Janice Isaac Shirley Jackson Hollis James Richard Jemigan David Johnson Shane Johnson Mathew Jones 123 Barry June Chuck Kelly Timmy Kemmerlin Dwain King Kim Kirven Tammy Kirven James Lambert Reecie Lane Bonnie Lanier T erri Langley Rodney Larrymore William Lawson Frank Lee Teresa Lloyd Ronny Locklair 124 Barbara Lucky Deedee Lundy Donna Lundy One thing my mamma taught me was to smile!! Greg Lunn Robbie Lynch Allan McCormick Cheryl McCready Roger McFarland Mike Mclver You're kidding! The soc-babies of America have arrived! Johnnie McKay Preston McKay Diane McPhail Gloria McPhail Johnnie Martin Tammy Martin Larry Mears Steve Miles Sherry Miller 125 Deborah Mills Hope Mims Karen Mims Tim Moore Marilyn Nettles Lisa Norwood Jamie Odom Randy Odom Russell Odom Caroline O’Neal Joseph O'Neal Clyde Owens Sheila Owens Curtis Padgett Debra Parnell A lie an Patterson Louise Patterson Nancy Patterson Chrysa Pawley Tonya Perkins 126 Daryll Price Sandra Pye Jimmy Rabb Baxter Rhodes Sharon Richardson Lisa Rolfe Jerry Robinson Marie Robinson Randie Robinson Eddie Rummell Danny Sawyer Debbie Saxton Tina Saxton Scott Sherrill 127 Sara Shultz Wendy Smith Wayne Smothers Debbie Snyder Ethel Squire Vickie Stevens Carol Stidham Danny Stokes Sonya Strickland Timmy Strickland Susan Sullivan Teddy Teel Charles Thomas Jimmy Thomas Patricia Thomas Timmy Truett Joni Wallace Louise Wardlaw Jessie Watford Jimmy Watford Lenny Watford 128 Terri Weaver Judy Welch Carolyn White Robbie White Danny Whitt Robin Wiley Kaye Willard Barney Williams Rhonda Williams Gwen Williamson Leroy Williamson Loretta Williamson Lott Williamson Willie Williamson Mark Willis Scott Willis Audrey Willoughby David Wills Bennie Wilson Terri Woodard 129 JUNIORS: THE QUEST The Junior Class theme, The Quest, suits us well, since we are about to com- plete our quest to become Seniors. An important part of our quest was the ac- tivities that we participated in. It all started with magazine sales: Maybe we didn’t reach the goal, but we still did a good job. Then there was a class ring purchasing day, a highlight in every Junior’s year: I got the one with the stone and the devil! What did you get? Our homecoming float was a mas- terpiece: If only we had not had the col- lision with the tree! The time for Jr. -Sr. rolled around and we were frantic: ”1 think it was the best prom ever!” Lucky, Sen- iors! We're next! Graduation was a sad event, our Senior friends were leaving. We’ll be Seniors next year!” This was a good year - we've come a long way since 1974. As each year passed, we've gained confidence, unity and friend- ship. 130 Kenny Adams Brian Anderson Rita Andrews Dean Asaro Eddie Asaro Joe Bacote Mike Berry Barbara Blackmon Costella Blathers Renee Bragg Mike Britt Susan Britt Cindy Brown Melinda Brown Wanda Bruce Gena Faye Campbell Robert Campbell Sherry Cason 131 Marvin Chambers Terry Christmas Anne Cockney Lurline Coggeshall Danny Cohen Rex Coker Robbie Cooke Howard Cross Beverly Davis Lannie Davis Marty Davis Ricky Davison Dianne DeWitt Rebecca DeWitt 132 Cindy Dickerson Brenda Dority Cindy Drew A1 Eads Rosanna Edens Rosa Edwards Joe Ervin John Fede Annie Foster Hubert Frazier Jeannette Frazier Lee Freeman Melanie Freeman Jean Gainey Theresa Gainey 133 Sandra Goodwin Pat Graham Robbie Gray Pam Greer Ginger Griffith Johnny Gilbert Betty Jean Goodson Mary Harris Ken Hatchell Scott Haynes Mary Ellen Helms Harriet Holloway Cindy Hopkins Paula Howie Wanda Howie Willett Hudson Daniel Huggins Charles Humphries Mary Lee Hutchinson Alonzo Jackson Debbie James Joey James Randy James Rhonda James 135 Judith Jordan Michael Jordan Teddy Kelly Susan Kirven Lynn Koon Janiline Langley Godfrey Lanier Cindy Lawhonx Jerry Lee 137 Frank Lemon Barbara Lide Jeannette Lide Geraldine Lunn Terry Mack George Manos Lottie Martin Rebecca Martin Renee' Martin Robert McClellan Coretha McCoy Mike Meggs Melinda Miles Melissa Mims Mike Moody Randal Moody Sara Morris Betty Jean Muldrow Bill Odom Buddy Odom 138 Cathy Odom Wendy Odom Forrest O'Neal Hollie O'Neal Rebecca O'Neal Timmy O'Neal Veronica Osborne Alberta McLeod David Parker Jackie Parnell Arthur Parrish Lorie Patterson Robert Perkins Kelly Peterson 139 Brett Poole Leonwood Poole Susan Powell Tara Powers Martin Priest James Prosser Shirley Rhodes Susan Ritter Carrie Robinson Teresa Robinson William Robinson Charles Rogers Randy Ruthven Allen Scarlett Russ Sims Paul Singletary Derek Smith Mark Smith Robert Smith Paula Sowell Jeanette Spell 140 Scott Spencer Patricia Squire Renee Stevens Rhett Stokes Randy Strickland Irene Taylor Jan Taylor Bessie Tedder Rose Truett Darlene Tuett Kevin Waddell Brenda Thomas Rosemary Thomas Sylvia Warr Leland Warsaw Tony Washington Donna Watson Hetty Ruth Weaver Teresa Welch Rosetta White Marilyn Wilds Sandi Wilds Terri Wilds Betty Wilds Betty Williams Robin Williams Ernest Williamson Terrence Williamson Neil Young 141 SENIORS: HAPPY DAYS The Senior Class of 1977 has reached the top of the ladder. As our year began, many events would follow. Since we were now Sen- iors, we had many privileges: After the first assembly - Our class finally got the chance to leave first. The Seniors also were able to go to lunch five minutes early and leave school early. The time for ordering invitations ar- rived and decisions were made: How many invitations are you ordering? After Christ- mas holidays, the year, 1977 had finally be- come a reality - OUR YEAR, 1977. As the Juniors began work on Jr. Sr., we were able to sit back and relax: Remember last year?” As Graduation Day drew near, we realized that we would walk down that aisle for the last time as a class. The bond that had held us to- gether for twelve years would now be broken, but the memories of love, joy, and success would continue. 142 William Edward Taylor, Jr. President Tommy Garrett Campbell, Jr. Vice President Susan Rene Anderson Secretary Sabrina Carol Byrd Treasurer Cathy Louise Allen Patricia Louise Amerson James Marshall Andrews Karen Virginia Atkinson Vera Ruth Atkinson Nathaniel Ellie Bacote Mary Katherine Belissary JoAnn Boston 143 Wanda Jean Boyd Gary Dean Britt Danny Brown Reginald Brion Brown Lenora Bruce Patricia Nell Bryant Samuel Albert Byrd James Edward Bryson William Dennis Burr Henry Carter Almond Michael Cooke Mary Ann Council Robert Gene Cox Jerry Alan Cox, Jr. 144 Caroll Randall Craft Harriet Lois Davis Winfred James Davis, Jr. Lupin Davis Ernestine Odessa Davison Ted Ellis DeLoach Heyward Derry, Jr. Patricia Ann Douglas Holly Dowdy Walter Dowdy 145 Susie Jane Flowers Helen Elise Fox Melvin Fox Bobby Lee Frazier Ricky Laverne Gardner Vivian Gilbert Robert Mark Godwin Henry Marvin Godwin Mae Alice Goodson Diane Grant Calvin Heartwill Gray Jonathan Boyd Greene 146 Tammy Marie Haney Lawrence Barringer Harris Michael Bennett Harris Diane Geneva Hatchell Donna Maria Hatchell Fra nee na Hooks Kenneth Glenn Howie Arzander Windell Hughes 147 Barbara Ann Jackson Martha Ann Jackson Richard Edward James Christal Gail Johnson Karen Lynette Joseph Roberta King Tina Renee Langley Laura Kathryn Law Stephen Lee Marsha Lynn Lloyd Margaret Elizabeth Lowder Martha Ann Lucky Mary Ann Lucky Charles Allen Lunn 148 Lorraine Michelle Martin Edna McElveen Annie Lee McFarland Robert Lee McFarland Lucille McNeil Sherrill Elise Moody Carol Ruth Odom Janie Irene Odom Deborah Cheryl O'Neal Gloria Ann O'Neal James Obed Padgett, III Danny Parker William Terry Pate Donna Kathleen Madonna Pawley 149 John Danny Peterson Jacqueline Alisa Phillips Edie Anne Pipkin Robin Lenora Rogers Linda Jean Rostron Margaret Ann Rummell Lillie Ann Samuel Eva Jane Sanderson 150 Cheryl Ann Sessoms Robin Slater Janice Elaine Smyre Susan Deanetra Spell Linda Gayle Steele Craig Eric Suggs Linda Mae Tadlock Robert Leland Taylor Douglas Randall Taylor Linda Thomas Phyllistine Thomas James Louis Tyler, Jr. Helen Marie Warr Franklin Weldon Warren, Jr. 151 Frances Mae Watford Kenneth Edward Watford, Jr. Debra Ann Watson Tonda Lynn West Patricia White Rebecca Frances White Edith Irene Wilds Timothy Franklin Wiley Edward Winslow Williams Jimmy Randolph Williams Roy Franklin Williams, III Diana Williamson Doretha Williamson Marguerite Williamson Mitchell Allen Willoughby Charles Kenneth Wilson 152 153 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Cathy Allen Margaret Rummell Eva Jane Sanderson Jay Cox Steve Hursey Ernestine Davison Mary Kay Belissary Eddie Taylor Robin Rogers Marvin Godwin Rebecca White Mike Harris frSL 1. Danny Brown 2. Diane Hatchell 3. Lillie Ann Samuel 4. Susan Spell 5. Donna Hatchell 6. Linda Mae Tadlock 7. Karen Joseph 8. Lance Harris 9. Edie Pipkin 10. Marsha Lloyd 11. Louise Amerson 12. Beth Lowder tf3aW3IA[3tf Ol Atfl THE WAY WE WERE 9SL 8. Marilyn Satterfield 9. Craig Suggs 1. Donna Pawley 10. Cheryl O'Neal 2. Randy Craft 11. Sammy Byrd 3. Martha Jackson 12. Lee Taylor 4. Tina Langley 13. Bobby Godwin 5. Laura Law 14. Tommy Campbell 6. Mary Ann Council 15. Francena Hooks 7. Gary Britt ZSl 8. Mae Watford 1. Charles Wilson 9. Ricky James 2. Tonda West 10. Barbara Jackson 3. Jimmy Williams 11. Carol Odom 4. Rene Anderson and Sherry Dowling 12. Tammy Haney 5. Diana Williamson 13. Sabrina Byrd 6. Shea Yarbough 14. Ken Howie 7. Irene Odom esi 7. Cheryl Sessoms 8. Jonathan Greene 9. Susie Flowers 10. Patricia Bryant 11. Jay Bryson 12. Rock Williams 1. Linda Rostron 2. Wanda Boyd 3. Gee Gee Moody 4. Jan Smyre 5. Harriet Davis 6. Marie Warr FEATURING Wheel Of Fortune THE SENIOR class of 1977 CATHY LOUISE ALLEN Pep Club 1,2; Biology Club 2; Historical Society 2; Drama Club 2; St. John's 1,2,4 PATRICIA LOUISE AMERSON FHA 4; St. John's 4. SUSAN RENE ANDERSON Pep Club 2, 3,4; Mr. Miss St. John's 1,2,3; Anchor Club 2,3,4; May Court 2,3; FHA 1; Class Officer 4; Jr. -Sr. Committee 3; Powder Puff Foot- ball 3; St. John's 1,2, 3,4 JAMES MARSHALL ANDREWS History Club 4; St. John's 1,2, 3,4, 6 5 etc. KAREN VIRGINIA ATKINSON Band 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4; History Club 3; Disciples Club 4; Library Club 3; St. John's 1.2.3.4 VERA RUTH ATKINSON FHA 1,2; Library Assistant; St. John's 1,2, 3,4 NATHANIEL ELLIE BA COTE ROTC 1,2,3; Industrial Arts 1,2; Drafting 1; J.V. Football 1,2; Varsity Football 3,4. Track 3; Block D 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; St. John's 1,2, 3,4 MARY KATHERINE BELISSARY Annual Business Staff 1; Newspaper Business Staff 1,2,4; Co-Manager 2; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4; Vice President 3 President 4; Anchor Club 1,2, 3,4; Treas. 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Vice Pres. 2,4; Pres. 3 Vice President of Sophomore Class; Official Basketball Score Keeper 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 2, 3,4; Sojourners 1,2,3; P. C. Junior Fellow, Furman Scholar, Newberry Summer Scholar, Wofford Scholar, Marshall 3; St. John's Blue Devil Mascot 3,4; Block D 3,4; Southern Regional All-State Chorus 3; Lucy in School Play You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown1' 2,3; Powder Pulf 3,4; Delta i,2,3,4; St. John's 1,2,3, 4 JOANN BOSTON Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2; Powder Puff 3,4; St. John's 1,2,3,4 WANDA JEAN BOYD FHA 1, Disciples Club3,4; Sec-Treas 4; St. John's High 1,2, 3,4 GARY DEAN BRITT FFA 1; St. John's High 1, 2,3,4 DANNY BROWN SJH 1,2,3,4 REGINALD BRION BROWN ROTC 1; FFa 1; Pep Club 1; St. John's High 1,4 LENORA BRUCE Chorus 1,3; FHA 4; Majorette 3,4; St. John's High 1.2.3.4 PATRICIA NELL BRYANT Jr. Classical League 1; Student Council 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Secretary 4; Secretary of Sophomore Class 2; Annual Staff 1,2,4; Literary Staff 1; Business Staff 2; Sports Editor 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Vice Pres 3; History Club 3; Anchor Club 2,3,4; May- pole Dancer 1; Jr. -Sr-Committee 3; Homecoming Attendant 2,4; St. John's 1,2, 3,4 JAMES EDWARD BRYSON Chorus 1,2; JCL 1,2,3,4 President 3; Historical Club 3; Audio Visual 3; St. John's High 1,2,3,4 WILLIAM DENNIS BURR J.V. Football 1,2; J.V. Basketball Mgr. 1,2; Varsity Basketball Mgr. 1,2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Audio Visua 1 Club 2, 3; Auto Mechanics 3,4; St. John's 1, 2, 3,4 SABRINA CAROL BYRD Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Head Cheerleader 4; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 2; May Court Attendant 3; Homecoming Attendant 2,4; Mr. G Miss St. John's 1; JCL 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Block D 3,4; Jr. -Sr. Committee 3; Vice Pres, of Junior Class Treasurer; of Senior Class; Key Club Sweetheart 4; Anchor Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4; Historical Club 3; St. John's 1,2, 3,4 SAMUEL ALBERT BYRD St. John's High 1,2, 3, 4 TOMMY GARRETT CAMPBELL, JR. Class President 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Student Council 1,2, 3,4; J.V. Football 1; Jr. High Basketball 1 Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Block D 2,3,4; Vice President of Class 4; Co-Captain Football 4; President of Block D 4; St. John's I, 2,3,4 HENRY CARTER J. V. Football 1,2; Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 3,4 Track 2; Block D 3,4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4; St. John's 1, 2, 3, 4 ALMOND MICHAEL COOKE J.V. Football 1, 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Track 2, 3; Key Club 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Block D 4; Pep Club 4; St. John's 1, 2, 3,4 MARY ANN COUNCIL J.V. Football Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; JCL 1; All-State Orchestra 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Ecology Club 2; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheer- leader 3,4; Block D 3,4; Anchor Club 3,4; Historical Society 3; Miss Blue Devil Contestant 3; Delta 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Powder Puff 4; St. John's High 1,2, 3,4 JERRY ALAN COX, JR. Varsity Football 2,3,4; J.V. Basketball 2 Baseball 3,4; Block D 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Student Council 3,4; President History Club 3; Powder Puff Coach 3,4; St. John's 2,3,4 ROBERT GENE COX J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 2; St. John's High 1,2,3,4 CAROLL RANDALL CRAFT J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3; Tennis 2,3,4; FFA Sweetheart 2; FFa Secretary 2 Block D 3,4; St. John's High 1,2, 3,4 HARRIET LOIS DAVIS Anchor Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; JCL 1; Audio Visual Club 3; History Club 3; Editor of Annual 4; Sojourner 3; Disciples Club 1,2; Anchor Club Treasurer 3 Vice President of Anchor Club 4; Student Council 4; Jr-Sr. Program Chairman; Basketball Mgr. 2; St. John's High 1,2,3,4 LUPIN DAVIS ROTC Officer's Club 4; History Club 3; Color Guard 2,3,4; Drill Team 4; St. John's High 1, 2, 3,4 WINFRED JAMES DAVIS, JR. Graphic Arts 1,2; Art 1; Pep Club 1,2; Library Club 1; History Club 2,3; St. John's High 1,2, 3,4 160 ERNESTINE ODESSA DAVISON Office Proctor; Library Aid; Powder Puff 4; SJH 1,2,4 THURMAN ELLIS DELOACH SJH 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2, 3,4; Key Club 1, 2,3,4; Key Club Board 2; Key Club Secretary 3; Key Club President 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Block D 3,4; Annual Staff Sophomore Class Editor 2; History Club 2; J.V. Football 1,2; Junior-Senior Committee 3 HEYWARD DERRY, JR. Student Council; Basketball; National Honor Society; King-Teen; National Merit Semifinalist; Junior Marshall PATRICIA ANN DOUGLAS Band 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; AV Club 1,2 WALTER DOWDY ROTC 1,2,3; SJH 1,2, 3,4 HOLLY DOWDY SJH 1,2,3,4 SHERRY LYNN DOWLING SJH 1,2,3, 4; J. V. Cheerleader 1, 2; Tennis Team 3; Block D 3; Pep Club 3; DE 2,3; DE Sweetheart 3; FHA 1,2; Mr. G Miss St. John's 1,2; Treasurer of Junior Class; Homecoming 4; May Pole Dance 1,2,3; Powder Puff 3,4; Junior-Senior Committee; DECA 3,4; Treasurer of DECA ROBBIE LEE DUBOSE ROTC; Bus Drivers KATHY ANGELA DUDLEY SJH 1,2,3,4 DONNIE RAY FLOWERS SJH 1,2,3,4 SUSIE JANE FLOWERS FHA 1,2; DE 1,2, Treasurer 1,2; Library Club 2 HELEN ELISE FOX Basketball 1, 2, 3; Social Studies Club 3; Block D 4; Chorus 2,3,4; FHA 1; Miss St. John's Contestant 3; Violin 1 MELVIN FOX SJH 1,2,3,4 BOBBY LEE FRAZIER Mr. St. John's Contestant; JROTC 1,2, 3, 4; JROTC Officer Club 3; Historical Club 3; FFA 4; Bus Driver 3 RICKY LA VERNE GARDNER Band 1,2, 3,4; JROTC Officer Club 4; Blue Devil Staff 4; Student Council 4; Drum Major 3,4; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Co-editor of the Annual; Jr. -Sr. Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Batallion Commander of JROTC VIVIAN GILBERT FHA 2,4; JROTC 2,3,4; Historical Club 3; Outstand- ing art student 2; Basketball Team 2,3,4; Jr. - Sr. Committee 3; ROTC Officer Club 4; Art 2,3; Honor- able Mention in Art Festival 3; Jr. - Sr. Powder Puff 3,4; Jr. High Basketball 1 ROBERT MARK GODWIN Football Announcer 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3,4 HENRY MARVIN GODWIN Social Studies Club 3; ROTC 1,2,3; Officers Club ROTC 2,3 MAE ALICE GOODSON Social Studies Club 3; FHA 2,3,4; Miss St. John's Contestant 3; Pep Club 3,4 CALVIN HEARTWELL GRAY FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; History Club 1,3; Block D 3,4 DIANE GRANT SJH 4 JONATHAN BOYD GREENE FFA 1,2; Delta 1; J.V. Football 1; Varsity Football 4; Mr. St. John's Contestant 1; History Club 3 TAMMY MARIE HANEY SJH 1,2,3,4 LAURENCE BARRINGER HARRIS Transfered from James F. Byrnes Academy 4; Varisty Basketball 4; Pep Club 4 MICHAEL BENNETT HARRIS Chess Club 1; Student Council 2; J.V. Football 2 History Club 3; Key Club 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Bulletin Staff - Photographer DIANE GENEVA HATCHELL Chorus 1, 2 DONNA MARIE HATCHELL FHA 1,2,3,4; FFA Sweetheart; Charlie Brown Prod- uctions 1,2; Chorus II 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1; Miss St. John's Contestant 2; Ecology Club 3; Powder Puff 4 FRANCENA HOOKS JCL 1; Honor Society 3,4; Cheerleading 3,4; ROTC Officers Club 3; Pep Club 3,4; Block D; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 1; Homecoming 4 Jr. - Sr. Committee 3; ROTC 2,3; Delta 2,3; Jr. Marshall 3; History Club 3; Miss St. John's Contestant 3 KENNETH GLENN HOWLE JCL 2,3,4; Chess Club 2,3; Library Club 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Sec. 4; Junior Marshall; Furman Scholar; J. V. Football-9, 10; Delta 1,2, 3,4; Editor in Chief - Bulletin 4; Palmetto Boys State 3; History Club 3 ARZANDER WINDELL HUGHES Varsity Basketball 1,2, 3,4; SJH 1, 2,3,4; Pep Club 3 ROBERT TRENT HURSEY J.V. Football 1,2; Track 1,2; Chess Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,3,4; Varsity Football 3; History Club 3 STEVE EDWARD HURSEY Key Club 3,4; FFA 1; Varsity Basketball Manager 1,2, 3,4; Mr. Popularity 1; Powder Puff Queen Con- testant 3,4; Pep Club 3,4 BARBARA ANN JACKSON FHA 1,2, 3,4; Miss St. John's Contestant 2; Powder Puff Football 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4 MARTHA ANN JACKSON FHA 1, 2, 3,4; Powder Puff Football 3, 4 RICHARD EDWARD JAMES FFA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; Chess Club 2,3,4; Chess Team 4; Key Club 4; Student Council 4; Palmetto Boys State 3 CHRISTAL GAIL JOHNSON Transferred from Wilson 3; St. John's High Band Featured Twirler 3,4; Talent Winner of Miss Blue Devil 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Anchor Club 3,4 KAREN LYNETTE JOSEPH May Court Attendant 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 2,3; Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 3; St. John's Historical Society 3; Bulletin Staff 2,3; Junior Classical League 1; Homecoming Attendant 4; Delta 3,4; Wofford Scholar 3 ROBERTA KING ROTC 2,3,4; Color Guard 3,4; Powder Puff 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Co-captain of Senior Powder Puff Team 4; SJH 1,2,3,4 TINA RENEE LANGLEY Library Club 3; Pep Club 4; Junior Senior Committee 3; FHA 3; Junior-Senior Server 1; Junior Classical League 4 LAURA KATHRYN LAW SJH 1, 2, 3,4; Anchor Club 1,2, 3,4 President 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Tri-captain 4; Sojourners 2; JCL 1,3; Junior Senior Committee 3; Bulletin Staff I, 2 Co-Sports Editor 2; Basketball Manager 2,3; Block D 3,4; Miss St. John's Contestant 1; Disciples Club 1,2; May Pole Dancer 1; Library Club 3 Secretary 3; Marshall 3 STEPHEN L. LEE J. V. Football 1, 2; Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 4; Chess Club 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4 MARSHA LYNN LLOYD Junior Classical League 1; Band 1,2,3; Ecology Club 1,2; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Historical Society 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Powder Puff 3,4; Drama Club 3; Delta 3; Bat Girl for Baseball 3; Annual Staff 4 MARGARET ELIZABETH LOWDER SJH 1, 2,3,4; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Anchor Club 3,4; Powder Puff 3,4; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Tennis Team 4; Block D 4; Junior Class Editor of Annual 3; Co-Editor of Annual 4; Junior-Senior Server 1; Homecoming Queen 4 MARTHA ANN LUCKY Basketball 1; SJH 1,2, 3,4 MARY ANN LUCKY SJH 1,2,3,4 CHARLES ALLEN LUNN Ecology Club 3; FFA 2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; History Club 3; Greenhand degree in Agriculture I 2; Chapter Farmer Degree in Agriculture II 3 LORRAINE MICHELLE MARTIN FHA 1,2, 3,4 Secretary 2; Band 1,2, 3,4 Officer 1; Majorette 3,4; Captain of Flag Corps 2; Pep Club 3; Drama Club 3; Miss Blue Devil Contestant 3; Pop- ularity Contestant 1; Delta 1; Talent Show 1 EDNA MCELVEEN FHA 1,2, 3,4; Powder Puff 3,4; SJH 1,2, 3,4 ANNIE LEE MCFARLAND Basketball 1,2; FHA 1,4; ROTC 1,2; Powder Puff 3; Track 1 ROBERT LEE MCFARLAND FFA 1; Band 3; SJH 1,2, 3,4 LUCILLE MCNEIL SJH 1,2,3,4 SANDY LANE MILLER Reference Room Proctor 4; Bus Driver 3,4; AV Club 4 SHERRILL ELISE 'GEE GEE MOODY Pep Club 1,2,3; Junior Classical League 1; Secretary Treasurer Freshman Class; May Court 1,4; Miss St. John's Contestant 1,2 Miss St. John's 2; Homecoming Attendant 2; Student Council 2; Delta 2,3; History Club 3; J.V. Cheerleader 1; J.V. Basketball Cheer- leader 2; Powder Puff Football 3,4; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Annual Staff 4 CAROL RUTH ODOM Fine Arts Film Committee 2; Powder Puff 3; A. V. Club 3,4; History Club 3; Ecology Club 3; Junior- Senior Committee; Treasurer of AV Club 4 JANIE IRENE ODOM Marshall 3; Library Club 3; Bulletin Staff 3; Annual Staff Literary Editor 4; Delta 3; Pep Club 4; Junior- Senior Committee 3; Library Assistant 3,4 DEBORAH CHERYL ONEAL FHA 1,3; Spanish Club 1; History Club 3; Pep Club 4; Powder Puff 3; Junior Senior Committee 3 GLORIA ANN ONEAL Fine Arts Films Committee 2; Powder Puff 4; AV Club 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Junior-Senior Committee 3 JAMES OBED PADGETT III J.V. Football 1,2 Most Valuable Lineman; Varsity Football 3,4 Co-capta in 4; Powder Puff Coach 3; Historical Society 3; Key Club 2,3,4; President Junior Class; Student Council 3,4; Block D 3,4 Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Junior-Senior Cha irman DANNY PARKER SJH 1,2,3,4 WILLIAM TERRY PATE Pep Club 2,3,4; JCL 1; Mr. St. John's Contestant 2; Bus Drivers Club 4; Office Proctor 3,4 DONNA KATHLEEN MADONNA PAWLEY Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; History Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Fine Arts Films Committee 1,2; Powder Puff 3,4; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Guidance Proctor 3 JOHN DANNY PETERSON SJH 1,2,3,4 EDIE ANNE PIPKIN Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1; Girls Varsity Bas- ketball Manager 3,4; Library Club 3; Annual Staff 4 ROBIN LENORA ROGERS Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Bulletin Staff 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Miss Popularity Contestant; Junior Classical League; Office Proctor 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Guidance Proctor 2; Library Assistant 2,3 LINDA JEAN ROSTRON Powder Puff 3; Guidance Assistant 3; Marshall 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3 MARGARET ANN RUMMELL Pep Club 1; Powder Puff 3,4; Jr. High Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2,3; Basketball Manager 4; Block D 3,4; Miss Blue Devil Contestant 2; Library Club 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Junior Classical League 1 LILLIE ANN SAMUEL Student Council 1; FHA 1,2,3; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Library Club 3,4 President 3 Treasurer 4 EVA JANF SANDERSON Junior Classical League 1; Disciples Club 3,4 Pres- ident; Office Proctor 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3 MARILYN MARIE SATTERFIELD JCL 1; Marshall 3; Jr. -Sr. Committee 3 SABRINA JEAN SELLERS Student Council 1,2; JCL 1,4; Ecology Club 2 Secretary-Treasurer; Pep Club 2; History Club 2; Anchor Club 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Bulletin Staff 4; St. John's School News Editor for News Press 2,4; Powder Puff 4 CHERYL ANN SESSOMS Junior Classical League 1; J.V. Cheerleader 1; Disciples Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; History Club 3; Anchor Club 2,3,4 Secretary 4; Annual Staff Business Manager 4; Junior-Senior Committee 3 ROBIN SLATER Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Band 1,2,3, 4; FHA 3,4; Miss Blue Devil Contestant; Homecoming Attendant JANICE ELAINE SMYRE Varsity Cheerleader 2; Block D 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Disciples Club 1,2,3; Secretary of Junior Class; History Club 3; Anchor Club, 3,4; Miss St. John's Contestant 3; 1st Runner-up Miss Blue Devil 4; Senior Class Editor of Annual 4; Delta 3; Junior- Senior Committee 3; Powder Puff 4; JCL 1; May Pole Dancer 1,2 SUSAN DEANETRA SPELL SJH 1,2,3,4 LINDA GAYLE STEELE FHA 4; FFA CRAIG ERIC SUGGS SJH 1,2,3,4 LINDA MAE TADLOCK FHA; DE; Miss DECA Contestant 4; SJH 1,2, 3,4 WILLIAM EDWARD TAYLOR, JR. V-President of Freshman Class; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Key Club 1,2, 3,4; J.V. Football 1,2; Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity Football 1, 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Block D 2,3,4; V. Pres. Block D 4; JCL 1; History Club 3; President of Senior Class; ROTC Officers Club 2,3; BN Commander ROTC 3; Leadership Award ROTC 3; Top 2nd year ROTC 2; Top 3rd year ROTC Cadet 3; Honor Society 3,4; P C. Junior Fellow; Furman Scholar; Junior-Senior Committee ROBERT LELAND TAYLOR FFA 1,2,3; FFA Officer 3 DOUGLAS RANDALL TAYLOR Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Football 1,2; Key Club 1.2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Junior Powder Puff Coach 3; Anchor Club Sweetheart 4; Pep Club; 1.2, 3,4; Block D 2, 3,4; History Club 3; SJH 1,2,3,4 LINDA THOMAS SJH 1,2, 3,4 PHYLLISTINE THOMAS Library Club; Basketball 1,3; FHA; Block D JAMES LOUISE TYLER Bus Drivers Club; SJH 1,2, 3,4 HELEN MARIE WARR Pep Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Majorette 2,3; Drum Majorette 3; History Club 3; Spanish Club 1 FRANKLIN WELDON WARREN, JR. SJH 1,2, 3,4 FRANCES MAE WATFORD Spanish Club; FHA; SJH 1,2, 3,4 KENNETH EDWARD WATFORD, JR. SJH 1,2,3,4 DEBRA ANN WATSON Miss St. John's Contestant 1; Pep Club 2,3; Library Club 2; FHA 3; Drama Club 3; Latin Club 1; Junior- Senior Server 1; Junior-Senior Committee 3 TONDA LYNN WEST Pep Club 2,3,4; Miss St. John's Contestant 3; History Club 3; Latin Club; Drama 3; Junior-Senior Committee Powder Puff 3; J.V. Cheerleader 1 PATRICIA WHITE FHA 3; ROTC 3 REBECCA FRANCES WHITE Pep Club 2,3,4; History Club 3; Furman Scholar; Bulletin Staff 4; Drama Club 3; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Powder Puff 3,4 EDITH IRENE WILDS History Club; DE Club; Art Club; Library Club TIMOTHY FRANKLIN WILEY Drama Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Chess Club 3,4 EDWARD WINSLOW WILLIAMS Band 1,2, 3.4; Pep Band 1; Pep Band Director 2, 3,4; Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All State Regional Band 1; Solo Ensemble 1,3,4; History Club 3; Junior- Senior Committee 3 Chess Club 1, 4; Chess Team 4; J.V. Football 1 JIMMY RANDOLPH WILLIAMS AV Club; History Club; Spanish Club; Bus Drivers Club; Chorus; ROTC 1,2,3 Drill Team Officers Club; SJH 1,2,3,4 ROY FRANKLIN WILLIAMS III Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Block D 4; History Club 1; J. V. 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Ginny De-Fee CAPTAIN T'S BATTALION EDITOR'S NOTE It was hard to imagine the magnitude of the task that lay before us. The week work shop at Wofford spent in preparation for the busy year of layouts, copy fitting, photography, and design did not ease the shock of the actual effort. To produce a yearbook, money is essential. Our fund raising Miss Blue Devil Pageant was a succcess due to the hard work of Mr. Ernie Harrell, Danny Cohen, Dean Campbell, Edward Williams, Mrs. Pat Alexander, Steve Walters, Libby Britt, and the Student Council. To these people we owe a great debt. As usual, no matter how carefully we planned, there were always last minute problems. We couldn't have done without the talents of Bobby Godwin, Mike Harris, Jamie Davis, and Lee Freeman, who graciously pitched in to provide needed pictures and developing, we send a special thanks to Mr. Dwight Dana of The News and Press for the photography that he helped us with. The part of the annual that receives the least recognition is the copy. This year's liter- ary efforts were aided by students not on the staff. We have some excellent writers among our student body and we are always anxious for their contributions. Randy Taylor loaned us his talents to produce the EIPLOGUE. There were two people on whom we depended heavily: Buzz Pleming, our Josten's repre- sentative, and Larry Parker of Olan Mills Studio. They righted our wrongs and boosted our morale when the going got tough! The financial burden we left to Mr. Wilbur Vaughan. He kept us in line so that we would not be penniless at the close of the year. We were so busy with actual producation that it was a relief to not worry about this problem. We enjoyed planning this book for you. As the headaches increased and tears erupted, the bond of friendship grew stronger. Thank you for the opportunity of this endeavor. We have gained much in our effort. Harriet Davis EDITOR Beth Lowder Ricky Gardner CO - EDITORS 188 Compliments of Well's Jewelers Compliments of H and S Furniture Co. Piggly Wiggly of Darlington Pearl Street Darlington, S. C. Compliments of Center Brick Warehouse r PATRONS Mr. Jolly Vic Yarborough Mr. Mrs. Marlon Bonnoitt Rear Mr. Mrs. Harold Lloyd Donna Jones Francena Hooks Mary M. Fede Katherine C. Shea John G. Fede Lt. Mrs. David M. Reed Cathleen E. Fede Congressman John Jenrette Beth White Mr. Mrs. S. A. Fede Mr. Mrs. G.C. Mangum Dr. Mrs. B.A. Gary Donna Pawley Heyward Derry Drs. Coleman, Aimar, Marquis, Wilson Doris Stevens Mr. Mrs. Lawson Odom Tina Mr. Mrs. Dane Smyre Will Ferguson Mr. Mrs. A.D. Morris Jacqueline Douglas Mr. and Mrs. J.R. McCauley A Friend Mrs. Gerry Bryson Fonzie, Trixy, Buffy Tonda West Tommy Britt Jay Bryson Norwood Marsha Bill Ervin Mary Kay Belissary Audio Visual Club Mr. Willie Ervin The Yellow Daisey MAC Carol Odom Precious Angel T. McFarland L A TEACHERS PATRONS Mr. Harrell Miss Wilson Mrs. Hare Ms. Brown Miss Carolyn Rogerson Mrs. Harrison Mr. Creech Mrs. Simons Dr. Mrs. Robert Hitch Mr. Gene Stokes Mr. Dennis Stokes Mr. Billy Ward Mr. Wilbur Vaughn Mrs. Lucy Currin Mrs. Elizabeth Ervin BUSINESS PATRONS News Press Darlington Office Supply Roy Peavey Co 100 Exchange St. 393-3231 I A FAREWELL TO THE FACULTY AND STAFF: for the guidance and concern that you have Since this is the last year for St. John's shown us. Thanks for all the courses of study High School, the last Senior Class would like that you have drilled into our minds. The to take this opportunity to say farewell. We Senior Class of 1977 would like to thank you want to say thanks for making our high school most of all for being a real part of our lives. years a time that we will never forget. Thanks We now bid you Farewell. 193 195 MOST TALKATIVE: Jan Smyre Robbie DuBose 196 SUPERLATIVE HONORABLE MENTIONS FRIENDLIEST - Mary Kay Belissary, Francena Hooks, Heyward Derry, Steve Hursey, Charles Wilson. WITTIEST - Jo Ann Boston, Henry Carter, Mike Cooke, Terry Pate. MOST UNSELFISH - Mary Kay Belissary, Irene Odom, Nat Bacote, Terry Pate, Charles Wilson. BEST DRESSED - Patricia Bryant, Karen Joseph, Bobby Frazier, Eddie Taylor, Mitchell Willoughby. MOST TALENTED - Diana Williamson, Tammy Haney, Ricky Gardner. MOST ATHLETIC - Phyllistine Thomas, Tommy Campbell. CUTEST - Tonda West, Nat Bacote, Mike Cooke, Lance Harris. BIGGEST FLIRT - Mary Ann Council, Lupin Davis, Rebecca White, Jay Cox, Melvin Fox, Randy Taylor. MOST DEPENDABLE - Mary Kay Belissary, Edna Mc- Elveen, Diana Williamson, Tommy Campbell, Charles Wilson. MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT - Francena Hooks, Ricky Gardner, Tommy Campbell, Jay Bryson. MOST POPULAR WHITE - Mary Kay Belissary, Mary Ann Council, Sherry Dowling, Steve Hursey, Joey Padgett, Randy Taylor. BEST LOOKING BLACK - Jo Ann Boston, Barbara Jackson, Robin Slater, Henry Carter, Heyward Derry, Mitchell Willoughby. MOST POPULAR BLACK - Karen Joseph, Diana William- son, Nat Bacote, Henry Carter, Heyward Derry. BEST LOOKING WHITE - Sabrina Byrd, Gee Gee Moody, Mike Cooke, Gary Jackson. MOST TALKATIVE - Cathy Allen, Loiraine Martin, Billy Burr, Rock Williams. MOST VERSATILE - Mary Kay Belissary, Laura Law, Henry Carter, Ricky Gardner. MOST LIKH.Y TO SUCCEED - Mary Kay Belissary, Francena Hooks, Heyward Derry. MOST POLITE - Cheryl Sessoms, Sammy Byrd, Arzander Hughes. Honorable Mention MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 198 THE 1976-1977 BLUE DEVIL STAFF What lies within these pages has been the story of Us, the students of SJH. The laughter, the tears, friends, smiles all combine to make a story well told. For the Class of 1977, June 2 marks a turning point in their lives. It is the end of this facet of personal and academic growth and development. The years ahead promise success and personal fulfillment. What lies ahead is anticipated with smiles, but what we leave behind shall be embraced forever. What we struggle for, strive for, and grasp eagerly is the hand of destiny. The song that we have sung will fade away but the music will last forever. We've left our impression with SJH and these impressions will linger ... the defeats, the triumphs and the memories ... all of these things that are us - The Class of '77. A hand extended in friendship, a smile with warmth and concern, an encouraging word when it's needed . . . without these tokens of kindness our story could not have been told. To the faculty, staff and friends we leave behind, our gratitude for your loyalty is inexpressible. We can only hope the future classes will take with them memories as fond as ours. RANDY TAYLOR 200 Supplement 1 Juniors Bid Seniors And Gym A Fond Farewell At 'ALOHA' Prom Aloha Seniors! . . . Aloha Gym! The gyrations of the 1977 Junior Senior were the last to take place within the walls of - the St. John's 'old' gym. And April 22, 1977 were the last memories left here. To many they were the fondest. Spring arrived at St. John's to be greeted by the festive celebration of May Day in the amphitheater. Sabrina Byrd, May Queen, and Karen Joseph, Maid of Honor, were entertained with music from Sylvia Warr, Danny Cohen, Diana Williamson, and Tammy Haney and dancing by Monica Godfrey. Spring Ushered In By Colorful MAY DAY Festivities Sabrina Byrd Reigns As Queen. A beautiful day and a lovely celebration culminated with the traditional Supplement 3 Mitchell Willoughby and Liz Edens Shawn Sherrill and Arty' Harrell Mark Johnson and Christa 1 Johnson Student Council Honors MR. AND MISS. ST. JOHN'S The annual festive Mr. and Miss St. John's Pageant, spon- sored by the Student Council, was held in March. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neilson served as Master and Mistress of cere- monies for the occasion. The six judges had a hard task in determining the new queen. The reigning queen, Patsy Glea- son, crowned our new Miss St. John's, Liz Edens. Mitchell Willoughby succeeded Mike Gainey as Mr. St. John's. The first runners up were Shawn Sherrill and Arty Harrell. Cho- sen as second runners up were Mark and Crystal Johnson. After a medley of songs from the broadway musical, A Chorus Line , Danny Cohen was announced talent winner. Diane Williamson's rendition of Home from the musical ' 'The Whiz , brought her second place honors. The Student Body presented its president, Mary Kay Belissary, a bou- quet of roses for her timeless efforts and dedicated ser- vices. The night will remain in SJH's Hall of Memories forever. Supplement 5 ROW 1: H. Corter, H. Derry, B. Frazier, N. Bacote, O. King ROW 2: T. Teel, J. Williamson, N. Coe, B. Dee, D. Campbell, A. McRae, S. Jeffery ROW 3: J. Gilbert, T. Carter, F. Hannibal, R. Greene, A. Harris, T. Blackmon, R. Gray ROW 4: J. West, A. Hannibal, D. Gatewood, L. Cox, W. Delorme, R. Lynch, L. Warsau 6 Supplement SJHS THINCLADS RUN THEIR WAY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TO A young team lead by only four seniors presented St. John's first Conference Championship in many years. Under coach Dennis Stokes, in his last year as track coach at SJHS, the team paced themselves to statewide prominance by placing five members of the team in the state finals. Henry Carter was on the Mile Relay team that took 3rd in the state; he also finished 4th in the Long Jump. Nat Bacote, also a member of the winning Mile Relay, finished 5th in the Triple Jump, and a third member of the relay team, Leland Warsaw, took 4th place in the 440 yd. dash. The fourth member of the Mile Relay team was Heyward Derry, who set a new school record in the 880 yd dash with a time of 2:02.9. Sophomore Robbie Lynch represented St. John's in the state and finished 6th in the Pole Vault event. The most successful season was topped off with the naming of Henry Carter as the Most Valuable member of the Conference Championship team. Supplement 7 ROW 1: K. Bryant, C. Lowder, T. DeLoach, R. Taylor, T. Campbell, J. Cox, E. Taylor, R. James, R. McCullan. ROW 2: H. Cross (Mgr.), G. Manos, T. Christmas T. Gardner, D. Stokes, S. Walers, M. Johnson, Coach Billy Ward. The St. John's Blue Devil baseball team had a very trying season this year which ended with a 4-13 record. The captains were Tommy Campbell and Randy Taylor. The MVP was Ted DeLoach. TOP ROW (L to R) Howard Cross (Manager), George Manos, Terry Christmas, Tripp Gard- ner, Danny Stokes, Steve Walters, Mark Johnson, Coach Billy Ward BOTTOM ROW Kenny Bryant, Chuck Lowder, Ted DeLoach, Tommy Campbell, Jay Cox, Eddie Taylor, Robert McClel- lan. Seniors Ricky James, Ted DeLoach, Randy Taylor, Tommy Campbell, Jay Cox, Eddie Taylor. Supplement 9 —GIRL'S SOFTBALL For the first time in St. John’s history, a girls’ softball team was formed. The team, coached by Stan Drawdy, had a fine season with a record of 5-5 even with the introduction of the fast-pitch technique. Lynn Koon, the pitcher, was named Most Valuable Player for the season. .1 r • a ROW 1: J. Gee, T. Floyd, W. Odom, W. Bruce, S. Johnson, R. Edens ROW 2: S. Drawdy (coach), L. Koon, D. Bruce, P. Grahm, J. Scott, J. Council, M. Rummell, B. Goodson, L. Huff, R. Slater. Managers: Vivian Gilbert, Donna Hatchell, and Diane Williamson 10 Supplement TENNIS BOTTOM ROW (L to R) J. Hatchell, T. Moore, V. Baldwin, S. Miller, S. Deridder, SECOND ROW D. Chapman, L. Freeman, G. Lunn, D. Stegall, S. Salters, R. Howard TOP ROW D. Broach, M. Jones, B. Allen, J. Bryson, R. Craft, R. Creech (coach) The 1976-77 tennis team under the direction of Coach Robert Creech had a successful season by winning the 5-AAA conference championship. The MVP award was given to Greg Lunn, a sophomore who won his last 12 matches and was undefeated in 5-AAA competition. The SJH golf team was a young team this year with a 5-7 record. Only one Senior participated and that Senior, Lance Harris, was named MVP. The team was runner-up in the coference and qualified in the lower-state. LtoR: Lance Harris, Ken Baker, Scott Spencer, Clint Davis, Mark Willis, Craig Willis. GOLF Supplement 11 DAY 12 Supplement 14 Supplement GRADUATION Remembering all we have been, looking forward to what we will be. On a warm Thursday night in June, the Senior class of 1977 anticipated their final walk together. Being the last class to graduate from the old school, they felt a sense of dignity and pride. Inspirational speeches were given by Sabrina Sellers, Valedictorian and Steven Lee, Salutatorian as well as other members of the Senior class. The theme song for graduation, Do You Know Where You’re Going To? was beautifully sung by Diana Williamson. When the moments of joy were over and things settled down, the seniors realized they had actually graduated and looked back fondly at their days at SJH. % In memory of our friends: Bobby Britt and Mark Byrd. 16 Supplement DARLINGTON RACEWAY Home of the SOUTHERN 500. steel nucor A Division o� NUCOR «corporation Post Office Box 525 Darlington. South Carolina 29532 Telephone 803 393-5841 1