Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1975 volume:

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The Peanut Suffolk High School Suffolk, Virginia Volume 53 1975 The year of change Miss Payne does a fine job replacing Mrs Logan as secretary. The year of 1974-75 was a year of changes. The biggest and most important change occurred in January 74 when Suffolk and Nanse- mond merged to become the new City of Suffolk—fourth largest city (in land area) in the U.S.A. A new city emblem evolved from this merger which represents Suffolk’s past, present, and various aspects of the city. Because all four area high schools now come under the jurisdic¬ tion of Suffolk City Schools, certain changes had to be made for all schools to conform. School buses provided intercity transportation for elementary and junior high school students and also were used for field trips. There were fewer field trips this year. Teachers found themselves caught up in the changes, too. Every morning they were required to sign in. Teachers had a new grading system to contend with, but the job of scheduling was handled by computers. One more change for the teachers was that they now had the job of issuing demerits. Curfew, ending at 11:00 for those sixteen and under, affected dances and other night time activities. Junior Varsity basketball games began at 6:00 rather than 6:30 and Varsity games ended between 9:00 and 9:30. The band became part of the change by adding an all-girl color guard to their numbers. One more addition to the school was a videotape camera which was used to film activities around the school. These tapes could later be played back on special television in the school. The band color guard was all female—Colleen Pinto. Martha Everett, and Beth Webb. 2 Contents I think that because there ' s an activity period, there ' s more participation and organization in ACTIVITIES. — Clay Wommack.8 As hard as they are. the ACADEMICS are really helping us. — Adalene Chapman.36 The STUDENT LIFE at our school is great! — Terri Carr.48 The ATHLETICS help to make the school more exciting and students have something to look forward to on Friday. — Angela White.70 I think the INDIVIDUALS are really great and I feel they communicate very well. — Unknown .90 Martha Everett and Jane Perry Nash help transform the old gym with their circus mural. Cheerleaders present the band a cake for homecoming performance at the pep rally. Derek Davis is one of many new students transferring here this year. 3 Athlete — he enjoys a game of tennis to prepare for the spring season. Coach — he advises quarterback Mizelle at a tense moment. Friend — he is al¬ ways there when you need him. 4 Always being involved in the activities of students, he succeeds in bridging the gap between the faculty and students where others have failed. Even though he is a friend to everyone, he still has that certain quality which earns the respect of all. Spirit is the key word in describing how this man coaches our football and tennis teams, and it’s no wonder that from this characteristic, victory has been the result. For your display of sincerity we. in return, wish to dedicate the 1 975 Peanut to you, Michael J. Debranski. Coach — he participates in the action at summer football practice. Athlete — he enjoys a game of tennis to prepare for the spring season. 5 Activity period brings about new clubs The installation of an Activity Period held every Wednesday after third period resulted in increased partici¬ pation in old clubs and the founding of many new clubs. Because of increased interest in needlework. Mrs. O’Berry started the needlecraft club. This club was well attended at the beginning and even had many male members. However some of these mem¬ bers later lost interest in the club. Mr. Langdon sponsored a chess club which, due par¬ tially to his popularity, became one of the largest clubs in the school. New teachers in the school also meant new clubs. Mr. Karp originated a bridge club and Mr. Burton, a math club. Miss Howard, the new art teacher, sponsored an art club. Pam Asbell. Miss Bracey. Joyce Roberts. Jane Nash, and Mrs. O ' Berry busy at work. George Davidson and Mr. Burton ponder a math prob¬ lem. The gymnastic team. Valerie. Jeanette, Cindy. Patricia. Rosalyn, and Tracy build a pyramid. Chess Club — sitting — Ward. Kirpatrick. Standing — Mr. Langdon. Bailey. Hobbs. Sa- bilia. Hines. Taylor, Godwin, Birdsong. J. Bailey, Walker. Cobb. Art Club — Webb. Wynne. Williams. Parker. Stovall. Daw¬ son. Davis. Williams. Bryant. Askew. Boykins, Callis. Richardson. Wilson. Cross. Broughton. White. Mr. Karp and Don Kirpatrick make up the Bridge Club. Colleen Pinto sells bangles for the Tuberculosis Society. Pres. Spain. V.P. Barrett. M. Godwin, Reea. Byrd, Silver. Pinto, Wommack. Bailey, Hicks, Trump. Koleszar. Umderwood, Abernathy, V. Godwin. Parr, Joyner. Stancil, Barrett. Wilson. Jones, Williams, Baines. Patton, Jordon SCA strives for funds throughout year iftkfter induction cere¬ monies in September, the SCA kept very busy by carrying out many projects both within and for the school. Money¬ making projects are for any club and the SCA was no exception. During the week of October 2, the SCA sold Red Raider Calendars and later they held a doughnut sale. A basketball game between the SCA and WGH disc jockeys in February brought in both money and entertain¬ ment. Two dances were sponsored by the SCA — the annual Peanut Bowl dance in November and the Sadie Hawkins in March. But the SCA partici¬ pated in service projects as well as dances and other activities in school. In December they held a Lung Association collection and later in December held a Christmas party for the special education students at Jefferson. Two more activities of the SCA were weekly school reports over WLPM and a monthly clean-up campaign in the school. 10 Raising the flag each morning is the respon¬ sibility of James Johnson and Stan Holla nd. In addition to presiding over SCA meetings. President Melanie Spain serves as a link be¬ tween the student body and the administra¬ tion. Cindy O’Berry and Jean Mauck help the SCA finances by working in the supply store. Betty Wommack serves Special Education students at the SCA Christmas party. Emily Lynch Tri-Hi-Y sees much action The Emily Lynch Tri-Hi-Y got off to a slow start this year, but after Activity Period went into effect, things started picking up. A covered dish sup¬ per was held in the cafeteria at the November Induction services. Parents were invited to the joint induction services of Gladys Yates and Emily Lynch Tri-Hi-Y’s. In October all mem¬ bers made Halloween clowns for the children at Obici Hospital. This was a community service project. On November 2. ten members at¬ tended the Tidewater District Confer¬ ence at Great Bridge. The school service project was to put honesty quotes on the boards during exams. They hope to make the Ace Award again, for it is such a high honor. Front row — Logan—Chaplan. Fischetti—Sec., Abernathy—V. Pres.. Blair—Pres.. Mrs. Lynch. Second row—Carr. Wommack. Holland, Koleszar. Third row — Mills, Nurney. Trump, Callis . Fourth row — Goodman. Lawrence. Teggett. Picot. Fifth row — Stancill. Fry. Ward. Hurley. Sixth row — Barrett . Underwood. Har¬ rell, Cleveland. Seventh row — Stone. Godwin. Marr. Eighth row — Patton, Steiner. Asbell. Ninth row — Butts. K. Davis. Brown. Tenth row — Saunders. Kennedy. Flanagan. G. Davis. Emily Lynch Tri-Hi-Y of¬ ficers Susan Morgan. Tri- cia Fischetti. Lisa Abernathy and Nancy Blair discuss their money making projects. Gladys Yates Tri-Hi-Y active statewide The Glady ' s Yates T ri-Hi-Y is one of the service organizations of Suffolk High. With Martha Everett acting as President, the club, consisting of Juniors and Seniors, worked hard to serve others and promote high Christian standards. Each year the club undertakes several projects involving the school and com¬ munity. This year, the Tri-Hi-Y participated in the city-wide “Walk For Mankind” where half of the money was given to YMCA missions. The rest was donated to an organization within the city. At the State Hi-Y. Martha Everett was elected President of the State Hi-Y Council, and Betty Wommack was elected to the position of Sergeant at Arms of the Senate. Five girls represented Suffolk High at the Model General Assembly in Richmond. From the left, Betty Wommack (also elected Sergeant at Arms for the Senate). Pam Harrell, Martha Everett (President of the State Hi-Y-Council), Susan Everett and Colleen Pinto. Front row — Mrs. Mauck, M. Everett — Pres.. R. Hines —V. Pres., Walton — Sec. and Treas., Pinto — Chaplain. Second row — S. Everett, Brinkley. Leggett. M. Hines. Spain. Wommack. Third row — Mauck. O ' Berry. Howell. Asbell, Whetzel. Parr. Fourth row — Jones. Doughty. White. Sims. Davis. Langston. Fifth row — Harrell. Birdsong. Lawrence. Gomer. Gatling. 13 Future Homemakers of America strive to meet their theme: “To be a better me.” 1 o Be a Better Me” was the FHA’s emphasis at Suffolk High School for the year of 1974-75. The members of this organization under the guidance of Mrs. Taylor sought “to be a better me” by developing their creativity through needlework, improving personality and appearance, and using personality and appearance while searching for jobs. A banquet held by the FHA honoring the girl’s basketball team was financed by bake sales, as were their other projects. Through their projects, the FHA endeavored to fulfill the over-all goal of the organization to improve personal, family and community living. Pres. Jones, First V.P. Barnes. Second V.P. Ashburn, Sec. Kearney, Assistant Sec. Jenkins. Treas. Goffigan. Hist. Skyes. Lawerence. Justice. Roberts. Bailey. Myrick, Griffin. Killebrew. Lewis, Harris. Hall. Justice, R. Johnson, W. Johnson, Doughtrey, Goodman. White, Artis, Chapman. Whitehead. Clark. The FHA serves a chicken din¬ ner to the girl ' s basketball team to celebrate a winning season. Birdsong, Godwin, Hicks, Hines, Jernigan. Kir- patrick. Nash, Pinto. Simpson, Spain, Ward. Worn- mack. Davis. Doughty. Fischetti. Hopewell. Howell. Jordan, Leggett. Mauck. McGahee. Newsom, O ' Berry, Parr. Parr. Sims. Whetzel. White, Adams, Abernathy. Barnes. Blair. Bradshaw, Byrd, Davis. Flanagan, Fischetti. Godwin. Hill. Jones, Koleszar, Lamb. Lo¬ gan. Marr. Peirce. Saunders, Smith. Stancill. Stone. Wommack. President Marsha Hicks addresses letters. Betty. Tricia. and Julie help work the cloak room. Honor Society lives again! fter their past few years of near dormancy, the National Honor Society has once again become an active part of the school under the advisory of Mrs. Trump. The Society’s induction ceremony was held before the student body in November. The Reverend Mr. Gravitt was guest speaker. Parents of those inducted were invited as honorary guests and more than expected attended. For those basketball fans who didn’t want their cheering hampered by coats, the Honor Society operated a cloak room, for ten cents all coats were kept safe and out of the way. The money made from the cloakroom went into a schol¬ arship fund awarded at the end of the year. The Honor Society also mailed out Honor Roll announcement cards to the parents of those students who made the Honor Roll. For those who didn’t make it the Honor Society offered a tutoring service. 15 Interact Club aids community projects with paper drive Service projects are the basis for the Interact Club. The Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club, is very active within both city and school. The club helped distribute posters for the Lung Association and awarded a scholarship at the end of the year. There were two monthly projects which were very important. A paper drive, sponsored by the Rotary Club and carried out by the Service Committee, collected newspaper in and around Suffolk. Loading and unloading the Bloodmobile trucks was their other main project. Two members of the club unloaded the trucks, helped set up the equipment and later reloaded the trucks. |01 s i 16 l AW ' 1 , U Key Club works The Key Club has done many projects this year outside of Suffolk High. Being sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, they have participated in many city-wide projects. Every Wednesday night members of the Key Club have a 30-minute show at WLPM. When the Bloodmobile visits Suffolk, the Key Club is there to help. Two of their annual projects are giving a Christmas party for the children at the Idlewood Schools, and passing out pamphlets for National Diabetes Week. This club is a fine example of what Suffolk High’s youth is doing for our community. Front row — Bradshaw, Mehalko. Hopewell. Second row — Williams, Miller. Third row — Bangley. Hassell. Fourth row — Smith, Faircloth. A youngster at Idlewood School is entertained by Steve Jeffries of the Key Club at a Christmas party. 17 D.E. expands D.E.C.A. members — Lassiter. Cox. Jones. Bunch. Underwood. Cox, Lassiter. Boone. Barkalow. Hott. Jernigan. Jenkins. Laine. Jenkins. Cook. Jones. Sharpe. Jordan. Chapman. King. Boone. Harris. Phillips. Johnson. Ruffin. Cherry. Bracey. Ritter. program The Distributive Education Club of Suffolk High School has seen much progress and growth in the past three years. The club has expanded its program from D.E. I and D.E. II students to include a full and active D.E. Ill class. Some of the projects the club has been involved in includes a marketing survey for McDonalds hamburger chain, donation of money to the cheer fund, and participation in both the District Leadership Conference and State Leadership Conference. Last year the club had four winners in the district contests and had three parti¬ cipants on the state level. One of the highlights for the teachers was the annual luncheon for all faculty and staff members, paying tribute for a job well done during the school year. Steve and Randy display a model of Suffolk. D.E.C.A. officers — Pres. Forehand. V.P. Cox, Sec. Lassiter, Treas. Jones. Rep. Underwood. VICA sponsors many projects F ICA had a lot of projects to keep them busy this year. To raise money, they held record dances at Booker T. Washington and they sponsored bus trips to away football and basketball games. They entered a float in the Peanut Bowl parade with their own king and queen and later contributed fifteen dollars to the senior citizens. They attended the Southampton trade school and another trade school in Washington D.C. Members went to a VICA rally in Nags Head where officers stayed for two days. Pres. Miller, V.P Lassiter. Sec. Pittman. Druitt. A. Ruffin. R. White. Langston. Ford. F. Oavis. Par¬ rish. V. White. A. Mitchell. R. Watford. Scott. T. Davis. Smith. S. Ruffin. Williams. Lawrence. Ed¬ wards. Whitehead, Gay. J. Watford. Cobb. Jones. Daniels. Walker. Sherrod. Brogdon. 0. Ruffin. T. Mitchell. Wilson. Sears. R. Davis. S. Davis 19 Officers — clockwise — Treas. — Joseph Brough¬ ton. Pres. — Beth Webb. Sec. — Martha Everett. V.P. — Colleen Pinto. Thespians perform Shakespeare The Thespian Society brought Shakespeare to Suffolk High this year. Before staging any productions, however, the members had to learn what goes into the making of a play. Mrs. Cones taught her students the fundamentals of make-up, lighting, scenery, speech and costuming. Their first play, The Taming of the Shrew was held during the early spring for the school. Auditions were held in January with teachers as judges and practices were held after school. Later in the spring, the Thespian Club again used Shakespeare’s plays. A trilogy composed of scenes from Hamlet, MacBeth, and The Taming of the Shrew finished the year. Front row — Stone. Mrs. Cones — Sponsor. Fry. P. Harrell. Steiner. Hollan. Asbell. Second row — Cox. Cones. Fischetti. Underwood. Miles. Brinkley. Hobbs. Pierce. Birdsong, J. Davis. Third row — Bryant. Austin. Blair. L. Harrell. Everett. Ward. Abernathy. Stancill. Kolezar. Roberts. Askew. Fourth row — Hines. Bailey. Zekert. K. Davis, Webb. Kennedy. Darden. Sivilia, G. Davis, Cousins. 20 Dance guild heads for the top c H.S. ' s Modern Dancers, now called the Suffolk Dance Guild, drew up a constitution and headed for the top. In April, they actually had their own television performance. Hampton Institute gave the girls a workshop dealing with the techniques of modern jazz, ballet and African dances. They also attended a profes¬ sional workshop at the University of Richmond and on February 25. in ac¬ cordance with the activities during Black History Week, dancers from Hampton Institute performed and there was a guest speaker. Mrs. Doris Cooper, from Norfolk State. Joyce Wilson, Cynthia Kearney. Doressa Silver. Sabrena Ruffin. Olivia Biggs. Marsha Hicks. Pam Bailey Charlene Christian, Editor-in-Chief. illustrates leadership ability. As Layout Editor, Sharyn Birdsong demonstrates techniques learned at Longwood. Martha Everett. Picture Editor, se¬ lects the best pictures for The Peanut. Terri Baines utilizes her talents in her copy. 22 Annual staff strives for change A%fter attending a summer workshop at Long- wood College, the Annual Staff decided upon a completely new approach in the public¬ ation of this year ' s annual. With the theme being ‘‘change,” this obviously was the appropriate time to take on new ideas in making this year’s annual different and better than ever before. The newly formed Journalism class proved to be one of the needed changes as they assisted the staff throughout the year. Perhaps the most drastic change for the staff, as well as the school, was the fact that for the first time, the annual would come out in August instead of May. In doing this, we were able to include the entire school year — spring sports, Junior-Senior. Senior Day. Graduation, etc. The staff feels like this will benefit Suffolk High in the years to come. To Mrs. Barbara O ' Berry, we extend an endless “thank you” which still wouldn’t express our deep appreciation for all of her advice, opti¬ mism, guidance, and above all. for having all of the faith she had in us. Besides being Sports Editor. Marilyn Hines takes on the responsibility of Staff photographer. Balancing books and typing keeps Jackie Williams busy. 23 Peanut Picker publishes eight papers i s promised, the Jour¬ nalism Class produced eight exceptional issues of the Peanut Picker this past year. This is a great improvement over last year ' s two issues. The Peanut Picker has had the great fortune of having the aid of the Suffolk News- Herald in producing the paper. The class is grateful for their cooperation and assistance. Even with a staff of twenty-five the paper cannot continue in future years without the support of the student body and the merchants of the city. Apathy has been the class ' s greatest difficulty in producing the paper. The staff hopes to continue producing the paper, making improvements with each issue. It is also hoped that the student support will improve and the Peanut Picker will someday become a great high school newspaper. Editors Billie Langston. Cathy Sims. Terrie Davis. John Fischetti. and Ann Ward get the paper together. Cathy Sims, managing editor dis¬ cusses a newspaper with Mrs. O ' Berry, sponsor. Journalism Class —Joyner. Sims. Langston. Barrett. T. Davis. J. Davis. Leggett. O ' Berry. Parr. Ward. Howell. Winslow. Asbell. Whetzel. Fischetti. Mauck. and Webb 25 Spanish club sells Rex to support child Field trips comprised much of the Spanish Club’s activities of the year. Starting off the year was a trip to the Tidewater Dinner Theater to see a production of Man of La Mancha. Later the club sponsored field trips to performances by Carlos Mantoya. a world famous guitarist, and Jose Greco, the famous Flamenco dancer. The end of the year was celebrated with a din¬ ner at a Mexican restaurant. A Christmas party was held with a pinata and pasada. The pasada is a representation of Mary and Joseph seeking lodging, with the rest of the club following behind carrying candles. The club’s most worthwhile project was the sponsoring of a young girl living in Guatamala. Every month the club sent her twelve dollars to help provide schooling and clothing. In order to raise money to support her the club sold “Rex” cleaner with two members selling over twenty dollars worth apiece. The Spanish Club participated in the tradition¬ al pasada where Mary and Joseph walk from door to door with the villagers following them as they seek shelter. Terri Baines. Angela Gautier. John Stovall, and Mrs. Alwood discuss the price of •‘Rex.” First Row — Heffington. Kennedy. Twine, Stovall. Williams. Second Row — Mrs. Alwood — Sponsor. Pinto. Martin, Cisco. Winslow. Underwood. Carr. Brinkley. Baines — Pres¬ ident. M. Hines — V. Pres¬ ident. Walton — T reasurer R. Hines — Secretary 26 French Club held their Christmas party at their December meeting. French club feasts The French Club started off their year with a cheese party during which the members feasted on a vari¬ ety of cheeses and other foods. In December, approximately twenty students went to La Crepe, a French restaurant across from Pembroke Mall. Mrs. Kincaid both sponsored and chaperoned the trip. Later in the year, they put on an assembly for the school. Sitting — Fischetti — President. Hicks — V. President. Joyner — Secretary. Taylor — Trea¬ surer. Standing — Carr. Asbell. Ward. Hines. Jones. Mauck. Shambley. Leggett. Goodman. J. Jones. Parr. Whetzel. Hassell. Faircloth. Davis. O ' Berry. 27 Mrs. Lynch. Martha Everett. Lynne Walton. Nancy Blair, and Jean Mauck discuss ‘ Walk for Mankind”. Interclub Council members are Cornett. Miller. Baines. Hicks. Wommack. B. Barrett. Alston. Nurney. Bailey. Koleszar. Blair. T. Barrett. Everett. Davis. 28 Latin, Hi-Y Council and Interclub Council Latin club members are Butts, Brown. Chauk- ley. Davis. Fanney. Picot. Kalucas, Miss Brink- ley. Call is. Abernathy. Blair. Trump. Front row — Adams. L. Peachy. A. Peachy, Fry. Nurney. Saunders. Barrett . Leggett. Wommack. reorganized Latin Club, complete with new constitution, had a year of parties in 1974-75. The Wednesday before Christmas vacation, the club held a Christmas party. Later in the year they had a Valen¬ tine’s party and on April 21, held a birthday party celebrating the birth of Rome. Promoting new clubs and increased club activities is the goal of the Interclub Council. The council, a branch of the SCA and headed by the SCA Vice-President, governs the clubs ' contributions to the school and handles and approves all money making projects. In order to set an example for other clubs to follow, the council sponsored two musical as¬ semblies for the school. One assem¬ bly was presented by the Norfolk State Percussion Ensemble from Norfolk State and the Continental Army Band performed at the other. The Hi-Y-Council, led by Martha Everett, is the decision making organization of the Tri-Hi-Y clubs. 29 S.H.S. Band number 1 again! Band rehearsal in the fall was at 8.00 sharp to prepare for football halftimes. S.H.S. Band — Bailey. Barnes. Blagg, Bowman. Boykins. Bradshaw, Brockington. Burks. Butts. Davis. Hassell. Hawkins. Hearn. Hopewell. Jones. Jordan. Mabrey. K. Matroni, L Matroni. Mehaulco. Nash. Patton. Rhodes. H. Smith. K. Smith. S. Smith. Sykes. J. Taylor. M. Taylor . T. Taylor, Walker. Ward. White. M. Williams. W. Williams. ——— The pep band promotes school spirit at every pep rally. Band Council from top — Taylor. Newsom. Brock- ington, Jordan. Smith, and Patton. The Suffolk High Band got into the spirit of Suffolk High this year. At every home football game the band gave a special and enter¬ taining halftime performance. A new all-girl color guard led the way with the flag and white painted rifles. Tommy Newsom, dressed in his Indian outfit — complete with feathered head¬ dress. directed the band through its routines. During the game, the band helped promote spirit by helping the cheerleaders and by announcing every touchdown, with the “fight song”. The band traveled to Southhampton when we played at their homecoming and tried to rally the spirit of both players and spectators. The jazz band played at every pep rally during the year and also played at every home basketball game, helping to prove S.H.S.’s spirit the best. Concerts held during the year were a tribute to the talent of the band members and to Mr. Ford’s abili¬ ty as a band director. The Christ¬ mas concert held jointly with the chorus, was beautiful, very well done, and enjoyed by everyone. Their annual spring concert once again had a large and attentive audience. Darrell Jordon and Kevin Smith show their skill that earned their positions in Regional Workshop. Tommy Newsom made first chair in Regional Band. Band receives many awards E arly morning prac- tices in the cold and the te¬ diousness of going over and over a single selection evolved into a band that real¬ ly proved itself number one. The practices paid off because the Suffolk High Band took first prize at the Pea¬ nut Festival in Emporia. At the Christmas Parade in Suffolk, they once again earned the title of first place. The Jazzmen, an offshoot of the band, was invited to play at three of the Squires basketball games. And true to the greatness of the SHS Band, they received outstand¬ ing ovations whenever they played. Individual members of the band received special atten¬ tion, also. In Regional Band competition, Darrell Jordan, and Kevin Smith were select¬ ed. Tommy Newsom won first chair — drum section, a great honor. 32 13 make Regionals Suffolk High ' s chorus presented many concerts under the direction of Mrs. Jones. In October, the 75 voice choir composed of three classes, gave their first performance in their bright new uniforms of red turtle necks and white pants for the girls, and white turtle necks and dark pants for the boys. The Christmas concert, presented with the band, was given twice, only once at night for the public and again the following day for the school. Thirteen members were selected to Regional Chorus — the largest number ever chosen from Suffolk High. The Regional Concert was held in February at Woodrow Wilson High School. Brotherhood Week was in February and the chorus delivered a concert in its honor. Later in the year, dressed in white gowns and dark suits, the chorus put on their annual spring concert. The final per¬ formance of the 1974-75 choral was at the Baccalaureate in late May. Barbara. Karen. Karen. Melinda. Angela. Joyce. Ocie. Kenneth. Dwight, Michael. Sabrena and Marsha make Regional Chorus. Marsha Hicks accompanies Mrs. Jones. Front row — Holland. Eure, White. Edwards. Biggs. Byrd. Artis. White, Cook. Second row — Maddrey. Cross. Brockington. Parker. Wilson. Myrick. D. Silver, Coker. Third row — Williams. Jones. Thomas. Barnes. Briggs, Walker. S. Ruffin. A. Ruffin. Cobb. Harris. R. Silver. Hicks. Par rish. Fourth row — M. White. Miller. Reid. Jenkins. G. White. Hott. Druitt. S. Walker. Davidson. Johnson. 33 ACADEMICS Mr Wood and Mr. Savage discuss new ideas for the school system. 36 Mr. Peachy okays a request. Mr. Peachy keeps the lunchroom in order. Administration adjusts to new system ith the merger ot the Nansemond, and Suffolk schools, the Administration of Suffolk High School took on various changes. Mr. Wood became our new superintendent, with Mr. Savage assisting him. Within the school itself, Mrs. Bailey acquired the title of Assistant Principal of Instruction in which she coordinates the different programs concerning instruction. Mr. Patton remained as Assistant Principal of Administration. Even though the merger initially created problems, the transition was relatively smooth because of the combined efforts of the student body, faculty, and administration. 37 - m Mrs. Logan busy at work. Mrs. Owen serves the punch at the faculty Christmas party. Mrs. Owen and the new secretary. Miss Payne, busy writing tardy excuses. Office sees new faces ne of the most noticeable changes which affected everyone was the addition of two new secretaries in the main office. Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Logan both left during the school year handing over their responsibil¬ ities to their replacements. Both guidance counselors, Mrs. White and Mrs. Sullivan, kept the office running smoothly during the adjustment period. Mrs. Sullivan is always ready to listen to a problem. Mrs. White prepares to fill out college applications. Mrs. Hall nurses a patient. Behind the scenes I n the cafeteria, the staff had to adapt to the making of hundreds of lunches for the elementary schools in the area. This is the first full year of supervision under Mrs. Bailor. Mrs. Koontzand Mrs. Hall remain in their positions as librarian and the nurse, respectively. Cafeteria staff gathers for a picture. Mrs. Koontz, librarian, files returned books. The maintenance staff breaks from work. New Block Program The basic training goals of the Stenography Block Program are the advanced development of student skills and to increase student understanding of basic office concepts and fundamental principles. This program differs from those offered in most educational institutions in that major emphasis is placed upon skill and knowledge development for specific steno¬ graphic, secretarial, and related office occupations. In view of the training goals, useful and rewarding projects and exercises are provided involving the use of adding machines, calculators, typewriters and mimeograph photo stencil maker. Deborah Pittman learns how to use one of the new calculators. The stenography class enjoys the use of new equipment. Practice makes perfect of Myra Martin. 41 , Consumer Music students listen as they learn the history of European Music. Sharyn Birdsong instructs the Journalism class on lay-out techniques. Students concentrate for better reading compre¬ hension. Mr. Langdon assists Johnny Taylor and Hank Simpson in the use of the calculator. IMS students play an educational math game as Mr. Langdon looks on. r 42 New curriculum added to the curriculum to provide the students with an increased variety of classes to choose from. To help certain high school seniors under¬ stand what they read, comprehension was taught in Mrs. Vann’s Senior English classes. For the first time at Suffolk, a special class was held for the publica¬ tion of the annual and the newspaper, and to promote sales, they produced the “Johnny Journalism Show.” The class learned newspaper techniques and the basics of annual publication. In the Math Department. Mr. Lang- don’s Advanced Math classes learned to use calculators and the IMS program, originated in the 1973-74 year, really started this year and proved itself very beneficial to the students. For the students interested in music, there was a Consumer Music class. Here, students learned about different types of equipment and the variety of music techniques. These were the practical aspects of the course. 43 Speech and Drama stu¬ dents listen as they pre¬ pare a new play. First period World Cul¬ tures I students get ready for their up-coming test. The girls in Mechanical Drawing work hard to sur¬ pass the boys. - - I Girl’s invade Mechanical Drawing ne new require¬ ment for teachers this year was that they were obligated to have a full schedule. Therefore Mrs. Trump had two World Cultures I classes instead of one. Much of her teaching was done in small group sessions as well as lectures. Girls invaded the previously all-male domain of Mechanical Drawing this year. Shirley Fry. Donna Miles, Beth Webb, and Billie Langston were the four girls who asserted their feminine rights and joined the class. A Speech and Drama class was offered by Mrs. Cones. The class taught students pantomime, role playing, public speaking and story telling. imimmwmmw WWW 4 r Mrs. Trump distributes new study sheets to her fourth period World Cultures I students. Joseph Broughton and Joyce Roberts run through the first stages of a play in Speech and Drama class. 45 Steve Winborne and Charlene Christian, ' just friends , play in the front hall. 8 Friends or lovers? Before, after, and during classes, certain students are always seen together. For married students, this is the first year that they can legally attend SHS. As for the steadies or pre-engaged students, they were always seen together playing around in the halls between, or even during classes. And there is always Valentine’s Day. when you share your love with that certain somebody. These couples made-up most of the gossip of Suffolk High for the couples at times seem to have changed faster than people themselves. Suzanne Cones and Len Cox meet between classes at her locker. Pam Asbell and Marc Hines exchange cards on Valentine’s Day. Jane Perry Nash and Hank Simpson enjoy a break in the library. Fancy fashions flourish! H igh fashion this year was a mixture of many styles. Although medical reports warned that platform shoes were dangerous, many girls persisted in walking around four, five, sometimes even seven inches taller than usual. Shoe decorations ranged from glitter to satin. Of course, short skirts did not go out of style, but longer skirts did come back, below the knee. These skirts were usually worn with open¬ toed platform shoes with multi-colored toe socks. Bib overalls were worn by boys and girls even though the boys wore mostly high waisted cuffed pants. Dressed in matching blazer and platform shoes. Faye Davis talks with Cornelius Scott. Multi-colored toe socks are a growing fad Chris Hollan and Derek Davis model the 75 look. 50 Shirley Watford, in bibbed overalls, stops between classes to rap with Joyce Wilson. Steve Jeffreys models the style for Key Club initiation. Suffolk High Girls group on the benches after school, styling in their long skirts and platform shoes. 51 During School For the first time in SHS ' s history, the art students were turned loose with paints and brushes. The result was a brightly colored mural with scenes ranging from popcorn, to Batman to all signs of the Zodiac. The bell rings and students burst from their classes to the cafeteria. Lunchtime provides a chance to sit and talk to friends you haven’t seen all day. And for still others, it provides another type of relaxation. Everyday the female members of the fourth period study hall could be seen pushing a television from Miss Vann’s room to Mrs. O ' Berry’s. Here they ate their lunch, and enjoyed their favorite soap opera. “The Young and the Restless.” 52 Rick Callis and Wayne Williams show their talent in painting murals in the Old Gym. Mrs. O ' Berry ' s fourth period study hall watch their daily soap opera. Kelly Parr starts early in prepa¬ ration for the Bi-Centennial. - 1 More happens than meets the eye haos is the only way to describe the halls be¬ fore classes in the morning. Everyone stays in the halls to talk about what has happened the day before. But there are students who prefer quiet before school or during the day, and they achieve it by helping in the library or checking out books. School helps develop the body as well as the mind. One way to strengthen the body is working with weights at the BRC. Helping others is another goal of education and the Suffolk High mem¬ bers of the Virginia Lung Association Youth Board proves that SHS has reached this goal. Advanced Comp, class prepares for a play by putting on make-up. Mark McGahee is one of the many football players who lifts weights for next year’s season. Jackie Williams. Terrie Davis, and Cathy Sims discuss plans for the Virginia Lung Association Youth Board. The office door is the gathering place every morning before homeroom. Library assistants work in the morning helping to collect due books. 55 Class continues despite commotion Feeling like a scientist in Chemistry class, or sometimes a mad doctor, dissecting a frog just before or just after lunch, sawdust in your eyes and hair and the feeling of accomplishment for having created something — these are the memories from other classes. There was the horrible smell which sometimes drifted from the biology lab and the equally delicious and mouth watering scent from the Home Ec. department. And there was always the P.E. class where everyone tried to learn the con¬ cept of sportsmanship as well as keep in shape. These are a few more of the everyday parts of school life which never change and never completely dissolve from the memory. Rene6 Picot demonstrates how to serve the volleyball in sixth period gym. Christine Cook, Nancy Birsch. and Faye Davis demonstrate how to prepare an economical quick dinner. 56 Terryhe Askew and Randy Asbell examine the inside of a frog for biology. Chemistry students John Fischetti and Tommy Barrett concentrate on a melting point experiment. Shop students work on their project for Mr. Griffin. French II students practice reading exercises orally. Student teacher. Mrs. Gaskins, captured the attention of sixth period government students. In Algebra I, Mrs. Lynch demon¬ strates how to use algebraic methods on the overhead projector. 58 Classroom studies vary with interest lasses varied this year with the students interest. Whether it was personal interests or required courses, students planned for their future. All classes, math, history, typing, or English which to some was as difficult as a foreign language, had the purpose of exposing students to the different interest in today’s society. Classes were not always taught by the teacher. However, classes were lively with group participation and others were quiet with more personal interest. Typing students rush to finish in a five-minute time writing. Miss Brinkley’s humor is shared with her Sopho¬ more English class. Mrs. Simpson helps her geometry students with one of her tests. 59 Jl-4 j Annual Staff and Mrs. O ' Berry search through annuals for new ideas. Sgt. Busscot explains ASVAB test to seniors. Lead singer of Navy Band turns it out. American Studies Class presents an annual play, this year The Lottery. Assemblies few yet first-rate ir%$semblies were at a minimum this year, but those we had were the best. Students were involved in more pep rallies this year than in many years past. The cheerleaders put their cre¬ ativity to work and, with the help of the pep band, pre¬ sented exciting and lively pep rallies for nearly every game. Students were dancing at their seats, cheers vibrated the auditorium and everyone was clapping his hands or patting his feet. This was the scene on February 23 when the Pier 12 Navy Rock and Soul group played at SHS. The students called for more when the band played their last song. And as they played an encore, many stu¬ dents left their seats to dance in front of the stage. With Christmas came two more assemblies—the Chorus and Band combined to pre¬ sent their annual Christmas Concert, and the Speech and Drama class produced a musi¬ cal entitled The Little Match Girl. The Lottery was once again staged by the American Studies class and once again caused chills in many of the students when it was over. 61 62 The Jazzmen perform at Great Bridge in the Jazz band festival. The SHS Masonry class participates in compe¬ tition at John F. Kennedy. Advanced Comp, class practices a play for competition at Gloucester. The faculty shows their spirit by performing cheers for the students during a pep rally. The SHS Band shows excitement after captur¬ ing first place at the Peanut Festival. DECA members display trophies after placing in competition at Military Circle. Students are more competitive in 75 c w HS students were competitive again this year. For the first time. The Jazzmen attended a jazz festival at Great Bridge and were voted the most exciting band that played all day. D.E. members took two first prizes at the District Leadership Conference at Military Circle. A contest between masonry students from SHS and JFK was held at John F. Kennedy. Hersey Sears and Ricky Scott earned first prize in chimney building. For the first time the Advanced Comp, class participated in a play contest at Gloucester and presented the play Fable. Suffolk was the only area high school to attend. 63 Activities continue after 2:30 ter school more activities finished the day. Many students worked at various places helping others, such as the members of the Junior Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Interact Club who helped the Rotarians in a paper drive. Practice was a part of the after school routine. The Jazzmen worked hard to earn praise wherever they played; athletic teams spent many hours on after school drills. On nights before pep rallies, cheerleaders worked to make sweets for the team to boost their spirits. The dance guild practiced under the supervision of Miss Howard after school. School work didn ' t end at school. Many students studied in the library and, of course, at home. The Jazzmen prac¬ tice for evaluation at Great Bridge High School. Members of the Interact Club collect for the newspaper drive. Jane Perry Nash and Bart Webb find it easier to study at Morgan library. Elton Mabrey and Skip Bangley demonstrate the use of the electro¬ cardiogram in the Intensive Care Unit. Marilyn Hines and Buddy Joyner prepare cupcakes for the basketball team. Marsha Hicks and Sharyn Birdsong compare their cities at Girl ' s State in Farmville. --- Martha Everett — Pres, of the State- Hi-Y Council. John Davis and Garfield Mizelle — outstanding football players at SHS. Betty Wommack — National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. Many honors awarded to SHS Ml any individuals earned special personal honors this year. Students of SHS attended Boy’s State at Lynchburg College and Girl’s State at Longwood. Both groups learned more about Virginia’s government. The Sports Club presented trophies to the most outstanding football players in Suffolk. John Davis and Garfield Mizelle were chosen from SHS. Garfield received the honor of most outstanding player in the city. A new program. MORE, was started in Suffolk to introduce students to the concepts of our new city and its future. Supported by state funds, the program selected students who displayed talent in the arts or were academically gifted. Girls win best record yet! ith the season record of 9-1, the Suffolk High Raiderettes finished their season as finalist in the tournament at Franklin High School. For the first year, the team alternated Co-Captains with each game to keep the team unified. Ms. Brown, the coach, added inspiration and advice to the winning team of Suffolk High. Three of the g irls. Beverly Davis. Gwynn Jordan, and Kelly Parr were chosen to the All-Tournament team. With only two team members graduating, next year ' s team should go straight to the top. Jeanette Flood, Cindy O’Berry, Sheryl Cross. Lynn Mitchell. Jeanette Harris, Patricia Horton. Cindy Wright. Betty Wommack. Cynthia Kearny. Sarah Marr, Beverly Davis. Gwynn Jordan, Kelly Parr. Best offensive line in district n August 10th, Coach Debranski got his team practicing in Planter’s Park in the summer heat and humidity preparing for the fall. The Red Raiders opened their ’74-75 season in the pouring rain at the Franklin Stadium defeating the Boncos 22-0. Continuing on in all kinds of weather, the Raiders had a successful season of 7-3-0. The emerging of good ball handlers such as Tommy Barrett and Darrell Jordan, along with enthusiasm, created the best offensive line in the district. Enthusiasm was at its peak during the freezing Northampton game when Suffolk broke through in the end to win by a one point margin. To the Senior players who have played three years, their record was 21-8-1, something to be proud of. Scott. Bradshaw. Logan. Mizelle. J. Davis. Miller. Cox. Hobbs. Boone Davis. Bremby. Silver, Winborne. Watford. Hines. Birdsong. Bailey. Walker. McGahee, Cisco. Carr. Jordan. Barrett. Richardson. Jones. Liverman. Asbell. Butler, Nash. Wommack. Davies. Jackson. G. Davis. Gray. Mgrs. Ashburn and W. Mitchell. Laine. K. Davis. Capeheart. Mgrs. T. Mitchell. Sharpe. Doughty. Co-Captains — Garfield Mizelle and John Davis. Summer practices prepare the team for fall. Donald Richardson strives for a touch¬ down. Coaches Crigger and Goldberg with Head Coach Debranski enjoy a Kool- Aid break. The touchdown makes everyone forget the rain. Sharon Cobb receives roses as she is crowned queen. Queen Sharon and her court circle the foot¬ ball field. The crowd at Peanut Bowl cheers as the game begins. Sharon Cobb crowned queen I he ' 74-75 Peanut Bowl proved to be as exciting as it was cold with all of the activities. Half-time was the highlight of the game with Sharon Cobb being crowned the Peanut Bowl Queen and the announcement of the winning float. Seven senior princesses accom¬ panied Sharon, along with the six underclassmen attendants during the festivities. Even though the weather was freezing, the Mighty Raiders played their last game of the season with all they had against the Rangers. But somehow, despite the screaming fans, we lost. •� + f 1 The Senior Court with their escorts, anxiously await the halftime festivities. The underclassmen attendants enjoy their ride in the parade. 75 Dance concludes festivities Even though all of the floats were outstanding, especially considering all of the hard work that went into them, the Freshman class float gained the favor of the judges as they won first place. The night after the game, the SCA sponsored a dance having both a band and a Disc-Jockey with records to win the appeal of all. The parents of students were kind enough to serve refreshments during the dance, and also serving as chaperones. Every¬ one agreed that the dance was a success, even our guests from Forest Glen. The Freshman float captured first place with Shoot the Rangers. With Plow the Rangers the Junior class won second place. 76 Roast the Rangers” gained third place for the Sopho¬ more class. The Senior class donated $100.00 to the Tri-County Occupational Center in¬ stead of making a float. Students enjoy dancing to the music of ‘ Woiziow” during the Peanut Bowl Dance. Parents of Suffolk High students sell concessions at the dance. Exciting moments in basketball games bring reactions of the cheer¬ leaders as well as the fans. After school, decorating the locker room to promote team spirit was one role of the Varsity squad. At the end of basketball season, the team enjoys a party given by the Cheerleaders. Front row — Whetzel, White, Hines. Ruffin. Second row — Jones. Co- Captain — Hicks. Doughty. Top row — Wilson. Co-Captain — Bird¬ song. Brinkley. Joyner. Cheerleaders on T his year as usual the Varisty Cheerleaders kept busy with many activities. Beginning in August they attended daily a National Cheerleaders Association Cheering Camp, learning new cheers and routines for the 74-75 school year. Taking Kool-Aid to the Varsity football team during those hot summer practices was part of the regular routine as well as raising money for their new plaid kilts by sponsoring a car wash. Beginning the school year, the varsity cheerleaders had pep rallies with skits and the go class competition for almost every football game, and the important basketball games, presenting the teams with cupcakes, cakes, or candy. At the end of the bas¬ ketball season they gave the team a party for their success¬ ful year. Spirit was always present in the cheerleaders, as they cheered through pouring rain and freezing weather to support the Raiders one- hundred percent. They also traveled to Franklin for the girl ' s varsity basketball games during their tournaments. I E Cheerleaders promote spirit with skits in their pep rallies. Whether winning or losing, the cheerleaders kept up the spirit. Raiders hit 100 on Northampton 111 his year’s Varsity basketball team had tough competition throughout the season as their record of 10-8-0 proves. Coach Donnie Goldberg ' s optimism. Jerome Watford’s outstanding ability in ball handling, and Donald Richardson’s high scoring were the main factors in winning. All of the tough, long practices paid off. In the first round of the tournament we played third-seeded John Yeates. This game had strange exciting factors Coach Goldberg. Mitchell. Richardson. Mizelle. Fischetti. Wynn. Silver. Lundy. Brogdon. Watford. Liverman. Boyce. Myrick, Bremby. Coach Allen. Donald Richardson goes up for a basket against Kennedy. Coach Goldberg gives instruction during the game. which made it one of those unforgettable nights. Throughout the first half we were leading by a small margin, then with only two minutes remaining in the third quarter, a fifteen minute black-out hit the gym. Play resumed and in the last thirty seconds Yeates tied the game. Tension and excitement mounted with the overtime, but Yeates came back too strong and ended the Raider’s season. Students nervously check the scoreboard in the last seconds of the tournament. SHS fans wildly cheer as the team scores. Walter Silver shoots over a defender. z Davies. D. Sharpe, Dunn. Pierce. Harris. Grant. Mazelle. Bryant. Burkes. Butler. Tillery. Miller. Eason. Coach Harrell. Jackson. D. Sharpe. Front row — Harrison. Nash. Butler. R. Asbell. Steiner. Eason. Second row — Davies. Tillery. Dunn. K. Asbell. Hurlson. Hines. Third row — Coach Allen. Copeland. Walker. Lame. Hearn. Butts. Parr. Fourth row — Grant. Williams. War¬ ren. White. Mazelle. Mabrey. Collins. Rawls. JVs. look ahead WWith Coach Allen coaching the J.V. football team, the Raiders got off to a good start by defeating Smith- field 8-0. Several sophomore boys who started off with the Varsity team elected to play J.V. for experience. The highlight of the season was the game against our Junior High School. Booker T. Washington in which the Raiders were victorious. The J.V. basketball team had a win¬ ning season with a winning record of 13-5-0. The offense proved to be an asset against John Yeates as they went into two overtimes, and won by one point. Coach Harrell was obviously pleased with their achievements. A J.V. player outwits his opponent. Coach Allen thinks of strategy for his team. Co-Captain — Askew. Bailey, Trump, Griffin. Leggett. Watford. Barrett. Watkins. Co-Captain — Nurney. Goodwin. Missing from picture — Harrell and Biggs. Darnell Harris fights for the ball. 83 A few of the baseball players await their turn to practice sliding. Chuck Bradshaw concentrates on hitting the ball. Larry Underwood practices sliding in home base as Coach Allen ob¬ serves. 84 Baseball and golf see new faces The ' 75 baseball team experienced many new faces and changes this year. Three-fourths of the team were new-comers, and only two seniors. Garfield Mizelle and Chuck Bradshaw, guided the team to a successful sea¬ son. Coach Allen made a new set of rules which made the team have more discipline than ever before. The opening game was against Central on April 8. On April 17. the Suffolk High School Golf team opened their season in a match against Forest Glen. Don Kir- patrick led the team to a suc¬ cessful season with the coach¬ ing ability of Mr. Hill. The team was composed of eight members three of which were seniors. Coach Hill observes Mark McGahee ' s put¬ ting form as Mark Steiner and Phillip Saunders look on. Steiner. Saunders. Coach Hill. Bailey. Kir- patrick. Missing from picture — Mike Carr and Ronald Boyce. Girls work for second undefeated season; Boys face stiff competition This year ' s tennis season proved to be full of changes for the boy’s and girl ' s teams. The most notice¬ able change was the fact that Mrs. Owen handed over her coaching posi¬ tion of the girl’s coach to Miss Richey. Along with Mr. Peachy’s assistance. Miss Richey guided the team to a suc¬ cessful season. Mr. Debranski. the boy’s coach, ordered “The Lobster.” a ball machine which helped both the boy’s and girl’s team with drilling. For the first time, the girl ' s team got to take the top players to Harrison¬ burg for an overnight trip as the boy’s team has done in the past. The season opened in late March for both teams and ended in May. The girl’s team proved to be strong down the line, and the boy’s team, being mostly young, got experience for making next year ' s team better than ever! Melanie Spain and Betty Wommack practice to hold their number one doubles position. The Lobster” gives Hank Simpson a good workout. Kneeling — Marr. Barrett . Trump. Hines. L. Peachy. A. Peachy. Standing — Coach Richey. O ' Berry. Abernathy. Joyner. Parr. Kalucus. Spain. Wommack. Carr. Kneeling — Wommack. Horton. Pierce. Standing — Simp¬ son. Davis. Coach Debranski. Hines. Barrett. Buddy Joyner awaits action as Betsy Bar rett serves. Tommy Barrett rushes net with Marc Hines in the match against Maury High School. 87 Track—spotlight of spring ,Aks expected, this year ' s track team appealed to more students than any other spring sport. A major change for the team was being under the lead¬ ership of Coach Crigger. The SHS 1974-75 season started on April ninth against Forest Glen, Windsor and Glou¬ cester. The field events held during the meet were pole vault, shotput, discus, broad jump, triple-jump and high jump. The track events held were 100 yard dash, 220, 440. 880, one mile, two miles, high hurdles, 33 inter¬ mediate hurdles and the 880 relay. The district meet was held on May seventeenth. The regular season ended on May seventh against Central and Gloucester. James Daniels shows triple-jumping ability. Kelly Davis demonstrates technique in hurling the discus. 88 Darrell Jordan demonstrates perfect form for jumping hurdles. Edward Jackson throws the shotput as Terry Davis watches. Front row — T. Davis. G. Davis, Council. Asbell. Butler. K. Davis. Sherrod. Daniels. Wynn. Second row — Wide. Justice. White. Garrett. Whetzel. Ricks. Gray. Dawson. Grant. Mazell. Rawls. Beck. Parrish. Baker. Williams. INDIVIDUALS Teachers work endless hours C wtudents are not the only ones in school who have homework. Teachers devote a lot of effort and time, both before and after school, to prepare the lesson in the most easily understood manner possible. Of course they don’t only plan lessons; they also grade the papers they as¬ signed or the tests they gave. Much of a teacher’s time is spent getting ready for all those classes that must be taught day after day. Miss Basler. head of business department, corrects papers. Mrs. Taylor prepares bulletin board for Home Ec. department. Mrs. Wilson prepares lesson plans for government class. Teachers add initiative IRleading from the textbook or merely lecturing is not all of a teach¬ er’s job. Teachers also supply ideas, initiative and often the enthusiasm which stimulates students into wanting to learn. Some teachers go beyond merely teaching the subject matter of the course. Miss Dale, for example, urged her students to donate blood at the Blood Mobile and Mrs. Trump added the MORE pro¬ gram onto her regular schedule. What¬ ever they teach or however they teach it, the teachers at Suffolk High put themselves completely into it. Earth Science and Chemistry teacher. Mrs. Mauck. explains formulas. As an aid. Mrs. Richardson is kept busy with IMS files. Mr. Karp explains an Earth Science test. 94 Miss Dale enjoys her Social Science classes. Mrs. Argo’s Consumer Mu¬ sic makes students aware of all types of music. Teaching American Studies and World Cultures keeps Mrs. Trump busy Mrs. Williams teaches about society through Social Sci¬ ences. The band, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Ford, is widely known. JHNFOKD ' nu LU BQO 97 Teachers bring new, creative ideas into the classroom Advanced Composition and American Studies teacher, Mrs. Hunter, helps stu¬ dents express ideas. Mrs. Williams uses the over-head pro¬ jector in English nine and eleven. 99 100 Teachers are human Teaching classes, as well as often playing policeman, can drain a teacher both mentally and physically. So in order to regain their energy most take a well-deserved break some time during the day. During their break, they can eat their lunch, enjoy a Coke and exchange the latest gossip with their fellow teachers. Some teachers continue to work while taking a break—reading a book or going over the lesson for the next class. By the end of their break, they are refreshed and better prepared to finish the day. Mrs. Simpson packs materials for next class. Mrs. Lynch reviews a new book for Algebra next year. Mrs. Kincaid breaks between Algebra and French classes. Mr. Barnett relaxes before sixth period Am¬ erican History. After a hard day of IMS, Mr. Burton enjoys watching basketball games. Mr. Shelton enjoys photography as his hobby. 102 m • Teachers enjoy creative hobbies I any teachers have hob¬ bies to occupy their spare time and often their hobbies coincide with what they teach. Mrs. Jones for instance, plays the piano both as music teacher and for relaxation. And Mr. Shelton used his hobby as a photographer to develop pictures for the yearbook. But all hobbies, whether watching basket¬ ball games or using their creative tal¬ ents. serve the purpose of helping the teachers unwind after a hard day at school. Mrs. O’Berry relaxes with her needlecraft. Mrs. Jones makes music her profession and hobby. 103 Freshmen express creativity The Freshmen brought new ideas with them to Suffolk High this year— especially when it came to decorating their first Peanut Bowl float. Instead of the traditional method of using napkins, to cover the sides, they used newspaper donated by the class members. Everyone was eager to participate in decorating the float and the new ideas and parti¬ cipation paid off when, on the night of the game, it was announced that the fresh¬ men float had won first place. Hard work produced a winning float. John Adams Sherry Allen Sylvester Arrington Keith Asbell Tommy Austin Jeffry Bailey Pam Bailey Pam Baines Susan Barnes .Betsy Barrett Carlton Baton Barry Beck Bennie Beamon Carrie Beamon Bill Beamon David Blagg Leading the class of 1978 were Kenneth Miller. Robin Good¬ man. and Cynthia Kearney. 104 Freshmen float makes a fine showing in the parade. Netl Blair Robin Bowles Joyce Boykins Carol Branch Judy Brinkley Herbert Brown Hilary Brown Albert Burks Theresa Bush Cleve Butts Chris Callis Rick Catlis Terri Carr De-Rohan Chalkley Adalene Chapman Karen Chavis Edward Cherry Patricia Cleveland Jorene Coats Lee Cobb Patsy Cobb Vernell Collins Gerald Copeland Randolph Council Lewis Critezer Miles Cross 105 Kenny Daughtrey Beverly Davis Tommy Davis Earl Dawson JoAnn Doughtie Samuel Dunn Tommy Ellis Brian Edwards Rock Eason Marvin Fanny Terry Ford Becky Fry Lance Goldner Scott Gomer Robin Goodman Anthony Grant Valarie Goffigan Marchelle Griffin Patricia Hall Sharon Hancock Dwight Harper Lynne Harrell Annette Harris Mrs. Sullivan schedules Becky Fry and Michelle Ward for next year. 106 Freshmen boys enjoy first year at SHS Cafeteria. 198 Enroll as class of 78 Ml WW ith 198 members, this year’s freshmen class was the largest ever to hit Suffolk High. The new stu¬ dents brought new ideas with them that they contributed at the SCA meetings—after Mr. Peachy drafted members to be SCA representatives. Exams were one novel aspect of high school life that the freshmen did not look forward to. But they had no choice and soon adapted to both the hard work and excitement of the first year at Senior high. Jeanette Harris Wendy Harris Charles Hatfield Charles Hearn Bruce Hines Karen Hinton Sharon Hinton Betsy Holland Eddie Hudson James Hunter Shelby Jenkins Terry Hedrick Elaine Johnson Kimberly Johnson Wanda Johnson Milton Jones Gwendolyn Jordon Donna Justice Cynthia Kearney Louise Killebrew Albert Burkes awaits his cue. 107 78 Spirit increases Because it was their first high school pep rally, little was heard from the freshmen class section; but later they more than made up for their slow start. Because they had the most members, they had the vocal power to win many of the spirit contests. They proved th eir spirit again by actively participating in sports as well as pep rallies. Many freshmen boys went out for J.V. football and basket¬ ball. Later in the year, they also played on both the tennis and baseball teams. Mary Kulucas Sheila Lawrence Susan Leggett Charlene Lewis James Maddrey Karen Matroni Eddie Mazelle Kenneth Miller Amy Mills Gregory Minton Monica Mitchell William Mitchell Earl Monds Cynthia Myers Nikita Myrick Leslie Nelms Ann Nurney and Cynthia Kearney were Homecoming attendants. 108 The Freshman class proved to be the loudest at the pep rallies. Four Freshmen cheerleaders lead the crowd at a J.V. game. Ann Nurney Rosalyn Parker Michael Parks Frank Parr Linwood Parrish Leon Patton Ashley Peachy Lucy Peachy Renee Picot Gloria Pitsheneder David Pittman Vincent Price Jape Rawls George Reid Jr. Diane Richards Donna Richards Richard Ricks Ginny Roberts Steve Rogers Rhonda Salmon 109 Blanche Scott Cornelius Scott Linda Scott Sammy Sherrod Charlotte Simpkin Harvey Smith Frank Smither Glen Spruill Steven Stevens Wendy Strickland Cindy Taylor Mary Elizabeth Taylor Milton Tillery Renee Trump David Urquehart Lois Vann Billy Wagner Charles Walker Despite lack of crowds, the J.V. cheerleaders cheered the team on. no Jeanette Walker Sharon West Keith White George White Ronald White Belvin Whitfield Lamarionette Whitehead Greg Whetzel Neil Williams Pernell Williams Vivian Williams Anita Wilson Charlie Wilson David Wilson Tammy Wilson Kim Wright Valarie Wright David Wyatt Xaveli Urquehart was the girl ' s bas- Rock Eason smacks one for the Raiders, ketball team manager. 111 Lisa Abernathy Annette Artis Randy Asbell Louis Ashburn Terryne Askew Robert Baker Kathy Barkalow Cidra Barnes Delores Barnes Gloria Barnes Janet Beale Theresa Benton Olivia Biggs Nancy Blair Eugena Bowman Tommy Bowman Michael Boykins Phyllis Bradshaw Richard Brock Bruce Bunch Larry Butler Barbara Byrd Pam Byrum Brad Cherry Michael Cobb Sharon Colbert 112 Sophomores tackle responsibilities There are three basic activ- ities that students are involved in during their Sophomore year. From the beginning of the year plans were made for the Peanut Bowl float and later they endured nine weeks of health class. Their final activity was the Spring Dance. Class officers Julie Stone. Cidra Barnes, Kelly Davis and Clay Wommack plan for Spring Dance. Patricia Cook Shirley Copeland Judy Cousins Jeff Davies Greg Davis Kelly Davis Betty Ellis Donna Eure Genie Evans Tricia Fischetti Bobby Flanagan Angela Gautier Linda Gibson Virginia Godwin Darnell Harris Amanda Harrison Melissa Hedgebeth Diane Hill Kenneth Hill Gwen Hinton Jimmy Horton Glen Hott Edward Jackson Leroy Jackson 113 Class dues finance Spring Ball ith much grumbling and stalling, the Sophomores finally paid their fifty cents class dues for the first time. The money raised from the dues was used to pay for the Spring Dance which was held instead of the usual May Ball. Peanut Bowl attendants were Pam Hollan and April Kolezar. Diane Jenkins Oma Jenkins Melinda Jones Vera Jones Joseph Jordan Curtis Joyner Mike Justice Kevin Kennedy Michael King April Kolezar Britton Laine Michael Laine Horace Lamb Kathy Logan Sarah Marr Lynn Mitchell Susan Morgan Teresa Morrison Charles White Brenda Myers Bill Nash Chris Oliver Rebecca Parker Jerry Pierce Phyllis Pittman Clay Wommack 114 Tim Price George Rankin Brad Reel Dana Richards Bobby Richardson Johnny Ricks Joyce Roberts Pamela Robertson Princess Rollack Ocie Ruffin Percy Ruffin Cheryl Salmon Philip Saunders Kevin Smith Diane Stacy X na Stancill Mark Steiner Julie Stone Kenneth Hill reluctantly pays dues. Freshmen girls discuss work for their next class. 115 First year Juniors pay dues For the first time in the history of Suffolk High School. Juniors had to pay class dues instead of having a major project. The five dollars dues, along with selling programs at football games and concessions at basketball games, supplied the money for Jr.-Sr. Their spirit, as well as their ability to raise Class officers Elton Mabrey. discuss Jr.-Sr. money, was exhibited at both pep rallies and games. Mark McGahee was statis¬ tician for the basketball team, and John Fischetti for the football team. And as second largest class, they often won the class compe¬ tition as well as being a close second in the hall competition. Nancy Parr. Terrie Davis and Cindy O ' Berry Pam As bell Carolyn Askew Skip Bangley James Barnes Tommy Barrett Inell Beamon Mary Birsch Nancy Birsch Janet Blagg Peter Boykins Loretta Brinkley Joe Britt Joseph Broughton Jimmy Bryant Sandra Butler JoAnn Byrd Mike Carr Betty Carroll 116 Mark McGahee was statistician for varsity basketball. Sherry Carter Diane Chaney Gary Cisco Karan Coker Mike Constant Christine Cook Ronnie Copeland Dennis Cousins Edward Cowan Debbie Cox Lee Culbertson Richard Darden Ronnie Davis Steve Davis Terrie Davis Ronald Dawson Ivy Deloatch David Diggs Delores Doughty Sandra Evans Susan Everett Jay Faircloth John Fischetti Suzanne Gatlin Cindy O’Berry sells concessions at basket¬ ball games. Donald Gay Leigh Ann Gomer Robert Grady Cindy Gray Peggy Haislip Pam Harrell Charles Hassell Nancy Hawkins Karen Hill Bonita Holland David Hopewell Patricia Horton Nancy Howell Patricia Howell Sharlene Huges Jerry Humphrey Steve Jeffries James Jenkins Angela Jones Lander Jones Darlene Jones Coach Goldberg advises Donald Richardson. Leigh Whetzel leads a cheer at a football game. Juniors endure thorough testing Jl unior year is the most exciting and active of all the high school years. From the beginning of the year until the end, there were standardized tests to struggle through. First were the STEP and SCAT test, followed by the PSAT ' s. Finally, near the end of the year, came the most important of all— College Boards. These scores could determine what colleges would accept them. But all of the year was not work. There came the day. just before Christmas, when proud juniors excited¬ ly showed off their long awaited class rings. Darrell Jordon Elizabeth Joyner Brenda King Judy Lassiter Kathy Lassiter Betsy Leggett Melvin Liverman Alvin Lundy Elton Mabrey Shelby Maddrey Dawn Martin Myra Martin Lee Ann Matroni Jean Mauck Mark McGahee George Mehalko The class of ’76 helped promote spirit for the Southamp¬ ton game. Larry Miller Tommy Newsom Cindy O ' Berry Cheryl Parker Roy Parker Kelly Parr Nancy Parr Cheryl Phillips Reginald Phillips Debora Pittman Yvette Reid Mary Elizabeth Rhodes Donald Richardson Bart Ruden Sabrena Ruffin Steve Russell Lazarus Scott Roslyn Scott James Sherrod Paulette Silver Steward Smith does research for term paper. Mrs. Cones is never too busy to help her junior Englishclass. 120 Debbie Simpkins Cathy Sims Steward Smith Mike Stevens John Stovall Terry Taylor Michael Twine Dennis Walker Glenda Walker Cheryl Warren Bart Webb Leigh Whetzel Annette White Karen White Tom White Wendy White Brenda Williams Lenart Williams Nelson Williams Wayne Williams John Wilson Cathy Winslow Ronald Wynn Bart Zekert Juniors experience first term paper IThe drudgery of writing their first term paper was another of the major events in the junior year. Notes, rough drafts and typing erasures became a part of their daily lives during this time. Cheryl Parker and Loretta Brinkley were home¬ coming attendants. 121 Violet Ann Ashburn Elaine Askew Charles Lawson Bailey. Jr. Terri Lynn Baines Rodney Lee Barkalow Seniors find privileges lacking 111 reaking in the lunch line was the only senior privilege this year despite efforts by the senior officers to add more. The officers also tried to organize a trip to New York City but it was not approved by the School Board. Selling concessions at football games was the only major money making project but so many seniors participated on the football team, band and cheering squad, that there were few left to sell concessions. Officers were also in charge of holding class meetings. At one of these meetings seniors decided to change from blue graduation robes to red for the boys and white for girls. 122 Ronald Stuart Boyce Wallace Robert Boyce Carolyn Sue Bowles Glenn Donald Bracy Charles Raymond Bradshaw. II William Anthony Bradshaw William Harold Bradshaw. Jr. Jane Briggs Elva LaVerne Brockington Senior class officers LaVerne Brockington. Lawson Bailey. Clarice Lassiter and Micheal Miller try on graduation caps and gowns. Lester Louis Brogdon Barry Vincent Bunch Randolph Chapman Charlene Elizabeth Christian Alexander Randolph Cook Janis Paige Cobb Sharon Vanessa Cobb Suzanne Cones Gail Synise Cook Edna Carol Cornett Lendard Cox, Jr. Sheryl Vernice Cross MOST ATHLETIC Garfield Mizelle. runs for a touchdown. 124 George Walter Davidson John Leonard Davis Vance Faye Davis Debra Elisabeth Daughtrey Harry Lee Derby Rodney Harvey Doughty Dwight Jeffrey Drewitt William Ralph Duke. Jr. Senior athletes dominate sports w ith their usual spirit, Seniors really threw themselves into sports this year. Half of the foot¬ ball team was comprised of seniors who had played for three years, thus resulting in a very experienced team. This experience payed off when Suffolk once again had a winning season. The stars of the first string basketball team were also seniors. The high scorer of the team was Jerome Watford with teammates Garfield Mizelle and Walter Silver starring in assisting and rebounding. Tennis also had seniors playing the most important part. Half of the team was seniors and these seniors took the top positions. Betty Wommack. MOST ATHLETIC, concen¬ trates on her net volley. 125 Gregory Allen Eby Audrey Mae Edwards Deborah Louis Ellis Becky Lynn Eure Martha Howell Everett Shirley Anne Fry lenn Anthony Funiculi Martha Whitney Godwin Yvonne Vernell Gray Thomas Ellis Heffington Marsha Renee Hicks Marc Cambridge Hines 126 Marilyn Noble Hines Robin Osborn Hines Gelon Sylvester Hobbs. Ill William Stanley Holland. Jr. Jennifer Joan Hinton Gloria Byrd Jernigan James Randolph Johnson Thomas Wendell Johnson Marilyn Hines and Trip Hobbs show what it takes to be the BIGGEST FLIRTS. Martha Godwin and Colleen Pinto practice a song in Spanish class. 127 Bill Logan. Chuck Bradshaw, and Reginald Boone add spirit to the halls. 128 Bernette Evangeline Jones Beverly Rose Jones Cassandra Emma Jones Everly Rose Jones Jessie Louise Jones Donald Pierce Kirpatrick Billie Joy Langston Clarice Onita Lassiter Leah Gail Lawrence Paquita Yvette Lawrence William Preston Logan Donna Marie Miles Micheal Anthony Miller Ausby Nathanial Mitchell Terry Alexander Mitchell Garfield Mizelle Emanuel McCoy Myrick, Jr. Jane Perry Nash Timothy Lee Oliver Bernita Anne Parrish Colleen Marie Pinto Vanessa Louvenia Pittman 75 Spirit D ecause the Senior class of 1975 was the smallest of all the classes, they lacked vocal power at pep rallies. They did, however, show spirit by taking first prize in the hall competition held just before the Southampton football game. MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED, Garfield Mizelle gives one-hundred percent participation. Sharyn Birdsong MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED, leads cheerleaders in a pom-pom routine. 129 Muriel Ann Reid r Lindell Delores Riddick Stephen Lynn Ritter Anna Laura Ruffin Ricky Marvin Scott Hersey Frank Sears III Miriam Sherrod Salvatore Anthony Sibilia Doressa Silver Rita Bernice Silver Class of ' 75 sings farewell to the senior class of 74. 130 Srs. plan future For twelve years the stu- dents have been told to prepare for the future — for college, for work and for a life of their own. Now. in their final year, they find it necessary to leave the familiar territory and use what they have learned through the years to grow and learn on their own. Some students could not wait twelve years to graduate and therefore attended summer school in order to graduate a year early. MOST DEPENDABLE, Melanie Spam and Michael Miller, deposit money in the safe. Marsha Hicks and Hank Simpson. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED, plan for the future ■I I Melanie Gail Spain John Richard Taylor. Ill Sylveater Randolph Walker Dorothy Lynne Walton 131 Ann Cutchin Ward Brothell Jerome Watford Genevra Elizabeth Webb Ronald Victor White Leondra Venesta White Jackie Adelaide Williams Linda LaVerne Williams Clarence Edward Wilson The 1975 Honor Graduates are, front row — Bailey. Taylor, Kirkpatrick, Simpson. M. Hines. Second row — J. Jones, C. Jones. Jernigan, Baines, Pinto, Nash, Birdsong. Davis, Hicks. Wilson, Christian. Third row — Webb, Godwin, R. Hines, Briggs, Langston. Walton, Spain. Wommack, M. Hines, Cornett, Ward. 132 Betty Wommack and Marsha Hicks were the top two seniors. Honor graduates increased 111 here were more honor graduates this year than in the past recent years. This sudden change from six honor graduates last year, to twenty-eight this year, oc¬ curred when, as a result of the merger, the grading system was enforced. This revision lowered the neces¬ sary “B average from ninty to eighty-six, thus allowing more students to attain the status of a honor graduate. Steven Lewis Winborne Betty Sinclaire Winborne 133 Marilyn Noble Hines Sharon Vanessa Cobb Charlene Elizabeth Christian Jane Perry Nash Sharyn Knighton Birdsong Clarice Onita Lassiter Robin Osborn Hines Marsha Renee Hicks 134 I Homecoming queen and princesses ne of the biggest events for any senior girl is the selection of Homecoming Queen for the Peanut Bowl. The senior class first chose eight girls as princesses — football players were allowed two votes each. Out of this top eight, one would be selected queen by the whole school. The results of the election remained a secret until halftime of the game. People crossed their fingers and waited anxiously for the announcement and then cheered and applauded as Sharon Cobb was crowned the 1974-75 Homecoming Queen. 135 Six Senior Leaders of 75 I n December, the senior class voted for their ‘‘Six Senior Leaders.’’ A select committee of faculty members and administrators then selected, from the top eleven, the six most deserving candidates. The qualifications for a senior leader were that he or she must have an eighty average and must have contributed something to the school. This selection was based on not only their senior year butontheir participation throughout their high school years. Charlene Elizabeth Christian 136 -x Marc Cambridge Hines Sharyn Knighton Birdsong 137 Senior class wins contest This fall the Annual Staff held a contest to promote annual sales. The class buying the most yearbooks percentage-wise would win one full page in the 75 Peanut. The senior class won with 85% of the class buying annuals. Thanks to the class of ’75! Big Brute, John Davis, bounces in! Robin Hines Lynne Walton fix the hall bulle¬ tin board. Garfield Mizelle struts in a basketball game. Senior class ‘Whips Inflation Now.” Melanie Spain admires her gold tassel for graduation. PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Allen Senore y Senora Allwood Mr. Marshall Andrews Mr. Norris E. Baker Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Baines Harden Barnett Tommy Barrett Miss Mamie Basler Mrs. Elizabeth West Birdsong Mr. and Mrs. George Birdsong Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius 0. Blair Rev. and Mrs. Melvin R. Boone Mr. and Mrs. John R. Boudiette and Family Mr. and Mrs. C. WHry Brinkley Mr. and Mrs. joiuiny Burton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bush Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Byrd, Jr. Mrs. Francis J. Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. William A. Coker Mrs. W. H. Cones Mrs. Mary Cooley Mrs. Jessie Cross Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Davis Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Darden Mr. and Mrs. Vernon G. Eberwine Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ellison Mrs. Essie B. Frazier A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fussell Judge and Mrs. James C. Godwin Mr. C. Thomas Harry Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Harrison, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hazelctte Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Angus I. Hines, Jr. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hines, Sr. Mr. Johnny Hite Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Hobbs, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holmes Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Horton Mrs. Joycelyn W. Howard Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hunter, HI Mrs. Isola Jackson Mrs. Willie Ann James Mr. Ernest Jones Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Joyner, Jr. Mr. Samuel Kent Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Kincaid, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Langston Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Leggett Mrs. James C. Lynch Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Marr Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robert McGahee Dr. and Mrs. I. T. Moorehead Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Morgan Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nash, Jr. The Newsoms Mrs. G. A. Nimmo Mr. and Mrs. Cleophus S. Norfleet Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nurney, Jr. Brad and Barbara O’Berry Mr. and Mrs. Leon N. Patton, Sr. Miss Vivian Payne Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pruden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Richards, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Richards. Sr. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Richardson Frank Salmon Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Savage, III Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Simpson Dr. and Mrs. Morrison Smither Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor Spain Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Steiner Mr. and Mrs. William N. Stovall Mrs. Edwin Sullivan Mrs. Sykes Mr. and Mrs. John R. Taylor, Jr. Mr. John R. Taylor, III Thor Mr. Linwood B. Walton Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ward Miss Shirley Whitaker HM3 Dale S. White Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkerson Mrs. Eula Williams Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Winslow Mr. and Mrs. Forrest S. Wommack Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wyrick 139 BOOSTERS MR. AND MRS. CHARLES L. BAILEY MR. AND MRS. H. ERANKLIN BIRDSONG. JR. MR. AND MRS. CHARLES O. CHRISTIAN “CENTRAL FURNITURE COMPANY” THE CRYSTAL RESTAURANT MIKE DEBRANSKI MR. AND MRS. LEE EVERETT J.M. FIELDS TOWER MALL MR. AND MRS. JOHN L. FISCHETTI MR. AND MRS. L. 0- HINES, JR. DR. AND MRS. DONALD S. HOWELL MR. ARTHUR E. JONES, JR. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT P. MAUCK MRS. MARY O’BERRY THE PHAROAHS MR. AND MRS. “BUD” SHELTON MR. AND MRS. BOBBY L. TRUMP MR. AND MRS. LEWIS WHITE MR. AND MRS. J. E. WYGAL YOUNG MEN’S SHOP Compliments of J. W. LEGGETT SEAFOOD LAKESIDE PHARMACY Wholesale Retail 913 W. Washington St. Shrimp — Crab - Scallops Oysters Lobster Tails Phone 539-8181 King Crab SUFFOLK INSURANCE CORPORATION Underwood Insurance Agency A. Taylor Darden, Chm. of Board Austin T. Darden, Jr., Pres. Henry H. Odom, Vice Pres. George D. Underwood, Jr., Sec. John R. Ellison, III, Treas. C. M. Flintoff, Consultant Thomas O. O’Connor, III, Agent 140 More Styles in Your Size Famous Brands For Ladies Also See Our Selecton of Junior and Missy Fashions R. W. BAKER CO. FUNERAL HOME Established I88S 509 W. Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Phone 5394691 THE FERGUSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INCORPORATED Best Wishes to the Class of ’75 Since 1908 Suffolk, Virginia Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements 141 ALBERT FORD SALES, INCORPORATED BAKER ' S SERVICE STATION FORD MERCURY 970 Windsor Road Suffolk, Vo 23434 Tires, Batteries, and Accessories Comer Caroline and Hall Avenue Phone 5394660 Suffolk, Virginia SOUTHERN STATES SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE, INC. 600 S. Main Street Phone 539-6311 Suffolk. Virginia 23434 All farm supplies, feed, fertilizer seed. ANGUS I. HINES INC. Shell Distributors P.O. Box 1038 Suffolk, Virginia 23434 SENTRY SERVICES 142 Bruce Hines and Nancy Blair enjoy the spring weather. ATLANTIC SUPPLY COMPANY 305 Caroline Ave. Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Industrial and Municipal Fire Equipment AIR-CARE, INC. Heating - Air Conditioning Humidifiers where Your Care Is Air Care Phone 934-0605 821 Windsor Road Suffolk, Virginia 23434 It’s the real thing. Coke. Bottled Under Authority of the Coca-Cola Co. by SUFFOLK COCA COLA BOTTLING WORKS 143 NOTARY PUBLIC STATE WIDE WYATT FUNERAL HOME ROLAND L. WYATT OWNER Embalmer And Funeral. Director PHONE 530-6000 • WHERE COURTESY DWELLS AND SERVICE EXCELS 1107 NORFOLK RD. SUFFOLK. VA. 23434 PARR ' S SUPPLY COMPANY Benjamin Moore Paints Aluminum Awnings Screens Storm Windows and Doors 911 West Washington Street Phone 539-6126 Betsy Leggett measures chicken wire for Jr. class float. Congratulations from PRUDEN HARDWARE, INC. Suffolk, Virginia I. O. HILL COMPANY Established 1891 Dealers in Quality Furniture West Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 539-2372 Congratulations from SUFFOLK GOLF COURSE Eddie Morrow Pete Britton, Jr. PHONES: OFFICE 539-4861 RESIDENCE 539-2722 539-5503 539-3387 539-0830 539-6586 539-8152 T. E. COOKE FUNERAL HOME, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS 405 Johnson Avenue Suffolk, Virginia 23435 144 DUKE OLDSMOBILE-CADILLAC CORP. Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Mike Price hands out caps and gowns. Diamonds Watches Jewelry - Silverware BREWER ' S Suffolk, Va. Established 1878 156 W. Washington St., Suffolk, Va. Phone 539-3466 Floyd A. Turner President BANK OF SUFFOLK “Suffolk’s Only Independent Bank” All Checking Accounts Are Free Main Office 101 E. Washington St. Plaza Office 718 Suffolk Plaza Shopping Center Oak Ridge Office 1608 Holland Road East Suffolk Office 625 E. Washington St. Member FDIC Congratulations to the Class of’75 CARTER FURNITURE STORES 202 East Washington St. 186 East Washington St. 145 PLANTER ' S PEANUTS A division of Standard Brands, Inc. 146 GOLD KIST PEANUTS 303 South Saratoga Street Suffolk, Virginia Phone 539-8765 SUFFOLK PACKING COMPANY, INC. Wholesale Meats P.O. Box 1012 Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Business Phone 539-7454 Home Phone 539-9461 147 Compliments C. ELDRIDGE JORDAN ASSOCIATES of HOME-REMODELING Best wishes to the Class of ’75 Tommy Barrett checks out the new shirts. 148 Congratulations to the Class of ’75 from NANSEMOND INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. WASHINGTON AT WELLONS P. O. Box 1626 SUFFOLK, VA. 23434 PHONE 539-3421 KINNEY SHOES Come And Walk in A World of Fashion Suffolk Plaza Shopping Center Compliments of B D. LADERBERG SON, INC. Suffolk’s Largest Independent Department Store 179 to 183 East Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia Shop PENNEY’S Catalog and save PENNEYS 150 N. Main Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Phone 539-0226 149 J. P. BOONE ' S TV 37 Years Experience in Radio and Television RCA Victor Magnavox Sales and Service Suffolk, Plaza 539-8381 SUFFOLK BUSINESS MACHINES, INC. 815 Windsor Road Suffolk, Virginia 23434 Calculators Typewriters I Olivetti underwood WEBB ' S TRANSFER 43 Years of Service Dial 539-3418 Suffolk, Virginia Area’s Only Furniture Storage Facilities Congratulations to the Class of’75 and Keep on Truckin’ Congratulations Terri Baines works as cashier at Grant City. from GRANT CITY Suffolk Pla a Shopping Center Route 460 Windsor Road, Suffolk, Virginia Latest Fashions for the Teens and Family Use your Bank Americard or Master Charge STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. A rerage White Billie Langston checks out the top ten in the record department at Grant City. 151 SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Annual Staff would like to express their thanks to the following people who have contributed to the success of the 1975 PEANUT. MR. CLYDE C. SHELTON MR. HUGH H. CROSS MISS SUSAN EVERETT MR. WILLIAM E. A. MOORE MR. IRA “SPIKE” MOORE MR. ANGUS I. HINES, JR. MR. WILLIAM HASH NELSON WILLIAMS Work your way through college Congratulations. You ' re graduating from high school this year and you ' d like to go on to college. But you just can ' t afford it. Neither can your parents, or maybe you ' d just like to be a little more independent now. Well, the truth is you can afford to go to college. The United States Army is cooperating in a new program, where you can go to college while you ' re a member of the U.S. Army. And we ll pay up to 75% of your tuition costs exclusive of your G.l. Bill benefits. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn while you earn. Ask your local Army representative about this new program, Project Ahead. Join the people who ' ve joined the Army Call 539 7005 539 8343 S.H.S. scores listed first. VARSITY FOOTBALL Franklin .22-0 Gloucester.14-7 Kennedy.27-13 John Yeates.16-0 Smith field.0-17 Southampton .0-55 Windsor .21-7 Northampton .7-6 Forest Glenn .7-14 Central.22-0 Congratulations to the Class of ’75 from THE GURLEY PRESS Quality Printing 104 N. Saratoga Street 5394741 BASEBALL Central.2-3 Windsor .9-10 Southampton .0-3 Smithfield.8-1 Northampton .0-16 Franklin .0-19 Kennedy.0-5 Gloucester.3-5 Forest Glenn .3-10 John Yeates.3-11 J.V. FOOTBALL Smithfield.8-0 B.T.W.14-0 John Yeates.0-25 Franklin .0-12 Windsor .0-14 J.F.K.6-14 Forest Glenn .6-14 GIRL’S BASKETBALL Central. 5043 Gloucester.48-33 Southampton .68-32 John Yeates. 72-38,6545 Franklin . 86-58,51-56 Forest Glenn . 6841,66-50 J.F.K.72-56 Smithfield. 5940 Northampton .91-21 Hampton Institute .70-27 J.V. BASKETBALL Central. 6048,53-50 John Yeates. 4142,53-52 Windsor . 65 47,7442 Southampton . 53-57,66-61 Northampton . 65-60,73-67 Kennedy. 42-66,55-81 Gloucester.52-22 Franklin . 57-50,5448 Forest Glenn .59-62 BOY’S TENNIS Maury .0-9,1-8 Norfolk Academy.3-63-6 Hampton Roads Academy.3-6 Kecoughtan .1-8 First Colonial .3-63-6 Churchland .8-1,54 Forest Glenn .9-0 Gloucester.9-0 Franklin .9-0,8-1 Northampton .9-0 Harrisonburg .1-8 Turner Ashby.8-1 GIRL’S TENNIS Hopewell.9-0 Turner Ashby.9-0 Kecoughtan .7-2 LaFayette .54 William Mary.7-2 Norfolk Academy.6-3,54 Franklin .9-0,9-0 153 Students come out of hibernation With the coming of the warm weather, students found it hard to finish out the school year. To get outside, many art students built and attempted to fly kites. Tennis season was in full swing by the time spring arrived. Even though the school courts were re¬ surfaced in May. both the girls and boys teams kept in shape by jogging. The boys team went to state where Tommy Barrett won the singles cham¬ pionship, and he and Marc Hines won the doubles championship. In March, representatives from many photography studios made their bids to the Journalism class for contracts for the 1975-76 yearbook. Writing receipts is part of Mrs. Forbes office work. Sophomore girls cut roses and ivy for Senior Day. Ren6e Trump and Betsy Barrett stay in shape for tennis. ' 155 Spring assemblies enjoyed by all r here were three major assemblies during the spring of 1975. During their assembly, the French Club took the school on a trip to France with music and dance. The club also dramatized Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in French. The annual S.C.A. assembly for president and vice-president nominees was held during May with Tommy Barrett and Tommy Newsome running for president and Clay Wommack and Sarah Marr running for vice-president. Asa result of the election. Tommy Barrett will be the S.C.A. president and Sarah Marr, vice-president for the 1975-76 school year. The final assembly was a combi¬ nation of the Senior Cuts and the underclassmen awards assembly. Almost everyone took their cuts in good humor and some people actually looked forward to be singled out. 156 Lawson Bailey hands Lynne Harrell her “cut from The Pharoahs. Tommy Barrett gives his campaign speech for the office of S.C.A. president. The seven dwarves weep over Snow White’s death in the play “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Johnny Taylor presents Mr. Peachy with the JAZZMEN’S first place trophy. Sarah Marr gives her campaign speech as a candidate for S.C.A. vice-president. The French club creates a Parisian atmosphere as they sing a medley of French songs. 157 More new events ■ or the first time ever, SHS participated in weight lifting competition. Although new to this sport, Suffolk students won the top places in every contest. Another first was the Advanced Comp.’s entry to the State Creative Writing Contest. Their booklet, composed of essays, poetry and short stories, won first place in AA competition. Suffolk was the only school to have all of its entries awarded a superior rating. In the spring, the athletic department held an awards banquet rather than the usual awards assembly. The banquet honored all SHS athletes and special awards were presented to the outstanding ones. Candidates for J.V. Cheeringsquad wait judges decision. Betsy Leggett and Mrs. O ' Berry discuss 1975- 76 annual. The city Science Fair has many interesting projects. 159 Sophomores break tradition W ildflowers and Twilight” was the theme for Suffolk’s first Spring Ball. The sophomores decided to switch their semi-formal dance from May to April because of the May Ball’s closeness to the Junior-Senior prom. The dance attracted students from all of the area high schools and everyone had a good time as they danced to the music of The New Life Band. A few of the talented male sophomores helped by painting murals. Mr. Patton shows he is young at heart as he dances with Barbara. Greg Whetzel proves that “where there’s a will there ' s a way as he dances with a sprained ankle. 161 1 Mr. Barnett signs up three slaves to be auctioned. The slaves gather for a picture. Juniors sold into slavery Bn an effort to raise money, the juniors decided to do some¬ thing different. So they held a public auction of all willing and able-bodied juniors — and even threw in a few teachers for good measure. Bidding started at 25 t per person and in the case of a celebrity such as Mr. Peachy, the price went as high as $11.00. The next day, these slaves had to serve their masters by carryin g books to classes, carrying the lunch trays, and for the fun of everyone, wearing all sorts of costumes designated by the owners. All day it was impossible to know what might be seen walking the halls. The auction, which brought in close to $120.00. was definitely a success. 163 Senior Day carried out in perfection n the morning of May 20th. seniors marched under the arch of roses and down the front steps for the flag pole ceremony of which the Reverend Mr. George Gravitt was guest speaker. The seniors then marched in the gym. decorated in green and yellow, for the class song and roll call. The skit, entitled Senior Code” was basically a musical show featuring some of the more talented seniors. The highlights of the show were Jessie Jones singing Doctors Orders” and the per¬ formance by The Pharoahs. After the skit, special awards were presented and the annual staff announced the dedication to a very surprised and happy Mr. Debranski. The juniors ended the day with their farewell song. Jessie Jones eyes her wildest fan. Steve Winborne. Seniors stood proud as their class flag was raised before the student body and parents. 164 Senior class officers lead the processional to the accompanient of “Pomp and Circumstance.’ ' Seniors and parents enjoy the reception held after the flag pole ceremony. Mr. Debraski is overwhelmed as he receives the dedication. The Pharoahs received wild applause for their performance. 165 Despite the heat, everyone danced to the music by the Hot Cakes. Juniors and seniors move to the sounds. Many dates enjoy listening to the music. Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger entertain couples. The murals showed hard work and effort by the Jrs. Juniors present successful prom A n hour before the Jr.-Sr. Prom was due to start, a severe storm knocked out the electricity preventing the band from setting up and Mr. Moore from taking pictures. Everyone wondered if the prom would go on. Right before the dance was to begin, the electricity was restored. Many faculty members commented that this year’s was one of the best proms ever. Wonderful World of Disney was the theme and the murals were decorated with Disney characters. As their names were announced, senior couples entered the gym through the door of Cinderella’s castle and were presented hand made favors. The sophomores then presented the floor show featuring Disney characters. Despite the excellence of the floor show and decorations, everyone agreed that the soul and rock music by Hot Cakes was the main reason for the dance’s success. Juniors and seniors enjoy the delicious food prepared by the junior’s mothers. 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