Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1980 volume:

Volume 5K. The Peanut, Suffolk High School. Suffolk, Virginia; published by Josten ' s Amcrican Yearbook Company, State College, Pennsylvania. Switching to Suffolk High School also meant riding buses for new students. INTRODUCTION I The Peanut The Switchboard SUMMER-6 Relaxing on the beach . r working, student ' enjoy warm, lazy days. FALL-34 leases start In change and so do students as carefree summer days change to fall ' s.school routine. WINTER-70 old winds blow m snow and activities from Thexpiuns to basketball for students. SPRING_98 April showers bring the prom. Senior Day. and exams as students prepare for the end of the school year. Changes T he switch from season to season affected us all in one way or another. Each season had its own personality, like people. As Fall displayed its colors, so students favored the school colors of red and white. Each season commanded a change of clothing, with summer’s barefeet walking into fall’s topsiders. The switch into winter brought with its gray days the switch into a new decade. The birth of the eighties came into its glory as the dogwood bloomed. Ready Set, Switch ( hate it” was a first day reaction of a transfer student from John F. Kennedy. But what did he hate? A mixed-up schedule, a bad lock, maybe a bad lunch? Or was it just the thought of summer play-days gone, replaced by homework to play with? Hopefully it wasn’t the new school. New faces appeared everywhere. The first week of school was quite different, even for Seniors. Buses had never been to Suffolk High School before, and suddenly like magic they popped up out of nowhere. The unhappy student from John F. Kennedy wasn’t the only one who had mixed emotions those first days. Many underclassmen felt nervous, excited, confused or scared. But the most popular description was “okay”. Being a senior made no difference, for as Belva Boone sighed, “I felt like Hurricane David had hit.” The reason for the switch was rezoning. To satisfy the HEW all Suffolk City Public Schools were required to have a 60-40 racial balance. This was achieved by new school zones and busing. These zones affected everyone except Seniors who attended the school of their choice. The switch had been thrown and everything was different and new. The first few days of school seemed impossible, but after the chaos settled down, everything was on a smooth course. Buses arrived on time, students smiled, and the switch into a new decade had begun. Ranking second in transfers was Forest Glen High School The majority of new students were rezoned from John F. Kennedy High School. The least number of students came from John Ycatcs High School. INTRODUCTION 5 6 SUMMER SUMMER S ummer-time and the livin ' is eaz-z-z-y. It ' s an old song, but students played to its tune. About eighty percent of the student body spent the summer relaxing, as school would again be in session in a mere eighty-nine days. Swimming, vacationing, volunteer work, goofing off and raising cane occupied those luxuriously free days. Those who were industrious chose jobs to fill their time. But by the end of August, the football players were tackling and the cheerleaders were practicing pyramids. The talk turned from surfing to “school,” and the summer drew to a close. In pursuit of another win. Sammy Peachy eyes his opponent in summer competition. SUMMER 7 8 ENVIRONMENT Living it up at the Nanscmond Convalescent Center, workers Susan Nurney. Robin Mitchell, and Belva Boone party with an ‘old’ friend. Displaying something to chew other than gum Walt Ward relaxes by the pool side. Clean-up man Mark Whitley earns his keep at Golden Skillet. Summer’s ummer”: that ever anticipated D word! Students eagerly awaited to hear this one little word to let them know it was time for both work and play. Kim Holly a rising freshman, rolled out her skates to prepare herself for one of summer’s newest fads, disco roller skating. As well as roller skating, summer time was filled with endless hours of frisbee playing, pool partying, cruising the big city, and that nasty four letter word, “work”. Some students found summer a time to earn those extra dollars. Cookouis arc for munching out as Connie Soule finds on a Sunday afternoon. Here! Whether hauling textbooks and piles of boxes, as Sammy Peachy did, or helping the elderly, like Belva Boone, or pricing groceries at Winn-Dixie, like Walt Ward, the all-mighty dollar was earned. Whether working or playing, Suffolk High students found the summer both enjoyable and profitable. Chris Chappell stated, “Earning the money this summer was a real hassle but spending it at Busch Gardens and in Suffolk was a blast.” ENVIRONMENT 9 A Fad for All Seasons R oller skates that look like tennis shoes. Girls wearing misguided ponytails that somehow ended up perched on the side of their heads. Narrow skirts, super-wide belts, and high-heeled candies. Students could easily identify with anything on this list. These were just a few of the Fads and Fashions of the summer. It was a great season and the things that were popular showed a variety of tastes. If high heels were not one ' s style, one could still rely on the popular topsiders. The “preppie” look had returned. The classic LJ.Va. style was seen throughout the summer and numerous times during the schoolyear. Boys and girls donned the “Izod” or alligator shirt. Alligators appeared on belts, sweaters, jackets, and remarkably SOCKS. Oxford-cloth button-down shirts, khakis and topsiders rounded out the “look”. The summer provided an opportunity to attend the mid-week as well as weekend concerts. Tidewater arenas and halls were packed for the entire season. There was something for everyone, ranging from rock ' n roll stars Supertramp and Kansas to country artists such as Eddie Rabbit. And for those more fond of movies than music, this year was the Year of the Horror Movie, with the true story sellout “The Amityville Horror”. There were also a few sequels out, including “Rocky II . The beach itself remained as popular as ever, attracting those who felt the call of the sun or the surf. A fashion of old, the beach was one of the warm memories we had of the summer to look back on when the snow flew. Designer jeans add a bit of variety to the levi wardrobes of many students. 10 FADS An instrumental solo provides Kerry l.ivgren of Kansas the opportunity to show-off his guitar expertise Ready to Roller-skate, Kim Holly laces ’em up for a spin around the block. FADS II Bare feet and a bare chest provide the coolness Tim Rice needs in the summer Status symbols such as the l od alligator adorn Wall Ward ' s and Linda Ryder ' s shirts. 12 VACATIONS Outward Bound k F airy-tale trips enticed many students and their families from Suffolk during the summer. The trips ranged from exploration of the stalagtite formations in Luray Cav¬ erns to journeying down a Canadian River in an inner tube. The beach ranked “First” as the favorite vacation spot. Nags Head, Virginia Beach or any other sandy spot attracted families in large num¬ bers. But as some sun-worshippers spread their towels on the sand or floated in the salty seas, others visited far off cities and lands. Visiting family or just touring the countryside attracted students to states far and near. The West, Ohio, Colorado and Oregon drew a host of visitors; Amy Howerton, Linda and Julie Ryder, and Jeff Presson. New York, New Jersey and its Eastern neighbors attracted Sharon Jones and Gail Turner. Toronto, Ontario in Canada found visitors from Suffolk in its midst this summer. Scouts from Senior Girl Scout Troop 435 traveled to Can¬ ada for ten days during August. They stayed in Toronto for three days, vis¬ iting the breath-taking Niagara Falls in the process. Then they were off to Girl Guide Camp Doe Lake on Perry Sound. Cold lake water, campfires and new friends awaited them. Angie Matthews, a “new Senior on the trip felt, “I found that I loved flying and I can’t wait to go to England next year.” They returned to Suffolk trav¬ el-weary and with a new insight on our neighbors to the North. Down in a Canadian ravine, Susan Nurncy. Frances Sievcns, and Helen Cornell look for caves. Fires at campsites or on the beaches draw va¬ cationers to its glow. The gas crunch, however, limited distances for everyone. Exciting places closer to home cropped up. For example, Annette Christian vis¬ ited Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive up in Northern Virginia. As Annette put it, “I really missed the excitement of New York, but my family had to make a switch and we saw Luray in¬ stead.” On the other hand a few education¬ al “vacations” awaited a small smat¬ tering of students. The summer began with both Girls’ and Boys’ State re¬ spectively located at Longwood and Lynchburg Colleges. Bob Chapman, who stayed in Jackson City felt, “It was a good experience. I met a lot of people and it taught me quite a bit.” For Edward Adams, the Governor’s School for the Gifted provided more schooling at Mary Baldwin College. Down at Ferrum College a leadership workshop beckoned to Jane Bangley and Nancy Baines in coalition with the Hi-Y club. Fort Monroe in Hampton became the Happy Hunting Ground for the Peer Facilitation group as they attended a two day workshop campout in July. VACATIONS 13 The clear blue water of Suffolk Swimming pool attracts Betty Moore for a game of Marco Polo. While sailing was not the most popular water sport, it did add pleasure to many students ' summer fun. For the Fun of it W hat’d ya do this summer?” was a question heard many times those first days at school. Jogging, recreation league soccer, backyard baseball, football and basketball for future stars, tennis, boat racing and every sport imaginable inspired one to be out doors. While the great majority enjoyed sports for pleasure, others faced the agony and ecstasy of competitive sports. Sammy Peachy, a member of the tennis team, strove in competition throughout the summer. Peachy found that, “Winning my matches made the long, hot hours of practice worth it.” For the daring, the sea offered its sport. Fresh water and salt water fishing caught Rick Beale and David Gardner. Their biggest catch was a whopping 12 pounder. On the nautical scene, speed boating attracted Jennie Wooten. Yet, while some students were on board others were on boards. Stoking the waves at Topsail Beach, North Carolina were Dudley Watson and “Mr. Surfing” himself, Scott Mills. Backyard football and basketball provided an outlet for those who stayed at home. These home-grown stars played anytime, day or night. On the other hand, church league baseball and softball provided the opportunity for those who had the challenge of the backyard game, and desired new competition. As Tommy Johnson affirmed, “Whether it’s for competition or just for fun, summer gives us the time to play our own sport.” INDIVIDUAL SPORTS 15 In the far Distance: School A s the summer drew to a close everybody could look back and say Where did it go! Days passed especially quickly for students who had jobs. Winn Dixie, Golden Skillet, Holiday Ice, and even Darden’s Egg Farm provided a little extra moolah for students. Tim Rice, a fry boy at Golden Skillet stated, “At least I don’t have to bum dollars off my dad. When the work was over, students were attracted to any body of water within their reach. A pool, any pool, the beach, and even the point in Riverview provided an oasis for those burning rays. And if one didn ' t work, there was always a suntan to cultivate. “Nothing to do” was a favorite summer activity of students. “Nothing could include being with friends, just rapping, or viewing the afternoon t.v. traumas. “99.9% of the time I was bored stiff, but friends and soap operas helped me through the day, sighed Nita Fanny. But as summer activities started to wind down, school activities filtered in. Starting the gear-up early, both cheerleading and football started practice the first of August. Searching and rummaging, Sharon Mahon and Gail Simpkins pick up school supplies. F.ten in the summer, pigeon-hole slufTcrs Miss Richey and Belva Boone arc al work. Orientation for freshmen and new students familarized them with the school and building on August 31. As the time drew nearer and nearer for the first day of school, it was realized that the luxury of barefeet was gone, with shoes and decent clothing becoming the order of the day. During the summer the effect of the switch wasn’t felt. “I came back expecting the same old things but I was very suprised at all the new people, declared Teresa Babb. It was talked about, but no one really had a clear picture of what it would be like until school started. 16 SUMMER WIND-DOWN SUMMFR WIND-DOWN 17 Switch D eadlines, decisions, and staying up late. That’s what working on the Peanut staff was all about. It meant decisions like using Hobo or Etruscan type, choosing pictures of individuals or groups, or deciding copy length. There was the decision of switching from a fall delivery book to a spring delivery book, with a summer supplement. It meant deciding how to make money to pay for a four thousand dollar book. Switching from a sixth period journalism class to an after-school activity meant sacrificing other responsibilities in order to produce a quality book. The theme was “Switch,” which related to the rezoning of Suffolk Public Schools. In addition, the theme reflected the change in seasons and decades. Through meeting early deadlines in October, the book was enhanced by color pages and a color cover. In meeting all the deadlines on time, a summer supplement was provided by Josten’s. To assist a section editor, Dabney Carr arranges pictures on a spread. New Beginnings P romoting Christian ideals through service to the community and school” was the goal of of Coed Hi- Y. The club had its “rebirth” after two years of non-existence. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Lena Small. Coed Hi-Y got off to an early start by hosting a district conference for other Hi-Y clubs in the area in September. At the conference, members found out about the Model General Assembly held annually in Richmond for all Hi-Y clubs throughout the state. In November, members collected money for the Red Cross and participated in a car wash to help raise money for the EDMARC Hospice. “Doing things for others gives you a good feeling inside” professed Nita Fanny. Peanut left to right: Front Row Linda Ryder. Morris Carr. Shcrcc Twine. Nancy Raines, Betty Moore Second Row- Mona Lisa White, Nita Fanny, Julie Ryder. Tommy Johnson, Kim Holly. LaNae Wheeler. Jane Bangley. Third Row—Teresa Darden, Teresa Babb, Susan Nurney. Dabney Carr, Edward Adams. Coed Hi-Y left to right: Front Row Betty Moore, treasurer; Nancy Baines, vice-president; Allison Burford, Bcnita Rountree, Karyn Hall. Heidi Kerns. Second Row Betty Jean Wills. Nita Fanny. Jane Bangley, president; Tim Rice. John Holly. Third Row — Penny Fowler. Bob Chapman. Richard Brock, Tommy Johnson, Gregory Lawrence, chaplain Missing Cindy Peterson, secretary. 18 PEANUT COED HI-Y W here but at Peer Facilitation would you find thirteen stu¬ dents sitting on the floor with a jean-clad teacher? Sponsored by the Western Tidewater Mental Health Center, fifteen students from each area high school were trained during the summer at Fort Monroe, in Hampton, by Tom Erney and Sherry Barnhardt. Sponsors Randy Betz and his wife, Barbara Mease aided the group in learning effective listening skills and group interaction. The club’s purpose was, in short, youth helping youth.” Although the project was a new undertaking, members hoped to be operating at full force next year. Peanut Picker left to right: Front Row—Carrie Goldsmith. Toni Stcwrart. Teresa Baker. Kay Ivey, editor; Bclva Boone. Second Row—Dan Holland, Bob Chapman, Amy Howerton. Suzanne Lillcy. Debbie Ritter Peer Facilitators left to right: Front Row Mona Lisa White, RoseMary Hazelctte, Bob Chapman. Second Row Annette Christian. Sharon Jones, Alvcrta Baton, Betty Moore. Third Row Victor Williams. Bclva Boone, Tim Rice, Dabney Carr, Mr Randy Betz, sponsor. New Look L imited funds, materials, and time caused numerous prob¬ lems for The Peanut Picker Staff. Many staff members worked at outside jobs so their time to work on the school paper was scarce. However, working together the staff published a paper with articles ranging from clubs and sports to music and student life. A new literature section was added in order to provide a place for creative writers to display their work. Each paper contained approximately ten pages and the staff planned to produce seven issues within the year. Kay Ivey, editor-in-chief, summed up the work best when she stated, “The responsibilities to produce a paper are great, but relief does come when you can see it in print. Proofreading the ediloral page, Kay Ivey works towards the deadline. PEANUT PICKER PEER FACILITATION 19 Rally up L eadership was the main objective for those in DECA. DECA members attended a fall rally and officers training conferences at O.D.U. They were planning for a district leadership conference in February, as early as October. They competed with other DECA members from the district here, and went on to the State Leadership Conference in Roanoke. They also attended an Employer-Employee Banquet. Membership was limited to students of Mr. Horne’s Distributive Education classes. Distributive Kducation Clubs of America left to right: Front Row — Michael Humphrey. Victor Griffin, president; Thomas Bradshaw. Mark Whitley. Sandy Beach. Rhonda Shaw Second Row Debbie Ritter, secretary; Woody James. Wayne Sadler, Ricky Barnes, Jimmy Ward, Ken DeJarnettc, Lynn Staton, treasurer. Third Row Howard Gray, Tommie Salmon, Richard Brock, Jimmy Porter, Richard Parker. Michael Claude. Boyd Hogan. Nurses’ Aide Club Front Row - Shirley Bennett, secretary; Karyn Hall, Michelle Hughes, vice-president; Debbie Hawkins, Della Barnes. Pre-RN F or those students interested in entering a health Held, the Nurses’ Aide Club was the group to be in. Sponsored by Nurse Hodge, the club members were involved in different projects to gain a better understanding of the nursing profession. Speakers were invited to address the members on the aspects of the many health fields. The club also took a tour of the hospital to become acquainted with the everyday life of a nurse. Bernice Scott, a second year member, said, “I felt that it was a good club because it could help you a lot if you wanted to continue nursing, and you could get some high ideals from it.” Job Hunt F or the students who wanted to learn about many different jobs, the Career Club was perfect. Sponsored by Miss Stephanie Perkins, the club tried to explore different vocations and courses helpful for preparation for the outside world. As Yolanda Goodman said, “With brochures, speakers, and other forms of information available, the Career Club was valuable to me in deciding on my future plans.” Careers Club left to right: Front Row — Mary Brock, Yolanda Goodman. Tracy Yates. Sharon Faulk Second Row — Stephanie Walker, Marilyn Williams. Harriet Whitehead. 20 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA CAREERS CLUB NURSES ' AIDE CLUB Working T he Future Business Leaders of America strived to promote business before pleasure. Promoting business included helping the March of Dimes, working on their Thanksgiving project, and participating in a city wide FBLA conference. In October, FBLA Women members advertised, as well as attended, “The Mansion of Terror,” a haunted house sponsored by the March of Dimes. In November, the Thanksgiving project was to decorate the tables at Hillcrest Nursing Home for the holiday. Promoting business was also Homemakers T he Future Homemakers of America started early in their planning for the upcoming activities. Their main objective was helping others. They made Christmas decorations for Senior Citizens and gave a party for the handicapped at Thomas Jefferson. Caring and Sharing had been a theme of F.H.A. for many years. The club’s enthusiasm was asserted by Carrie Mitchell, a club member: “Meeting fun challenges and learning about people is what makes F.H.A. a good club.” Future Homemakers of America left to right: Front Row — Cathy Coats, Tracy Yates. Felicia Brock, Ineas Parrish, Sammantha Aliff. Jackie Britt, Angela Johnson. Second Row Sharon Powell. Jackie Scott, president; Thelma Miller, vice-president; Sharon Stephenson, reporter; Helen Simmons, Janet Dotson. Third Row — Joseph Wells. Lynn Williams, Marilyn Williams. Edwin Williams, Penny Fowler, Pam Clairbornc. Future Business Leaders of America left to right: Front Row Bridget Parker. Catherine Harris, Tammy Coker, Wanda Brown, president; Maxine Copeland, Debra Clemons. Second Row Miss Gail Valentine, sponsor; Linda Herzfeldt, Robin Moore, secretary ' ; Gia Urquhart, Jackie Wilson. Susan Powell. Sharon Hall, vice-president. Third Row Sheila Parker, Lisa White, Sharon Mahon. Sandy Gay, Betty Jean Wills, Sharon Stephenson important at the FBLA conference at John Yeates High School where members competed against each other in the areas of job interview, typing, shorthand, and steno. Although business was important, the club also promoted a lighter side by decorating the school office in December in order to give it the Christmas spirit. At meetings members talked about problems that might confront them in the business world, job interviews, and responsibilities. As Wanda Brown remarked, “FBLA has really enriched my life. The sponsors are very understanding and try to work with you while you are learning about business life.” FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA 21 They do it all for You! W hat were all those posters of cats and pandas doing up in the front hall in September? Well, these posters were put up in order to express the various themes which the administration emphasized. Mrs. Eberwine planned to stress “how the student learns.” Likewise, Mrs. Bailey, Principal of Instruction, carried out a theme whi ch emphasized the instructional program. Mr. Davis wanted to stress friendship while getting students involved in activities outside of the classroom. Mrs. Sullivan, the Senior and Sophomore Guidance Counselor wanted to prepare qualified Seniors for upcoming opportunities while Mrs. White, the Junior and Freshmen Guidance Counselor, strived to ensure friendship throughout the school. Outlooks were also expressed by the Administration. Mrs. Bailey felt the year would be “one of the greatest” and planned to meet problems “as they come, learn from them, and grow from them. Mr. Davis’ positive attitude was apparent when he spoke of the “wholesomeness” involved in the building of new friendships between students. Mrs. Eberwine also had a positive outlook and thought that things were running smoothly and that new students were adjusting well to their new school situation. Mrs. White saw 22 ADMINISTRATION things as “getting off to a real good start” and liked the new talent brought to our school by the new students. Mrs. Sullivan saw the school year as a caring time for Seniors and as a time for Sophomores to work harder than ever before. Concerns were also important policies expressed by the administration. Mr. Davis felt the responsibility and liability which the administration has for its students was a policy that needed much stress. Mrs. Sullivan expressed much concern over the decline in respect shown by students for each other and the faculty, while Mrs. White wanted everyone to become more serious about schoolwork and to do well. The care which Mrs. Eberwine felt important was the sensitivity to other peoples’ feelings and how it affected their perception of us. Mrs. Bailey’s concern involved the acceptance of new students and how we should help them as much as possible and do our best to make them feel wanted and needed. Ink blotting fascinates Mrs. Bailey, as well as the students, in Mrs. Howard ' s art class. ADMINISTRATION 23 (Service with a Smile M rs. Hobbs typed up the daily announcements as Mrs. Newsome answered the ringing phone. Mrs. Koontz helped the lost students search for term paper information. Miss Ricketts could also be found in the library, ready to help any student with his research. Mr. Scott swept the third floor while Mrs. Boone cleaned up discarded trash carelessly left by forgetful students in the old gym. The nurse took the temperature of an ill student and then suggested that he go home. Mrs. Bailey, accompanied by the other cafeteria workers, served up hot hamburgers and french fries to the growling stomachs in the lunchline while Mrs. Sykes and Mrs. Mitchell collected lunch money. Danny Latta could be found in the halls talking to Stamping books and assisting students are part of Miss Ricketts new job as she checks out Deborah Claude ' s book. Faithful servers in the hamburger line Mrs. Askew and Mrs. Bynum prepare for the lunch crowd. students about more participation in school activities. This was not a portrayal of just one typical day of the school year, but of the one hundred and eighty days which school was in session. For nine months, these people came to school and continuously strived to make school life easier for both students and faculty alike. The office work contributed by Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Newsome enabled each day to run as smoothly as possible. The cleanliness of the school contributed by Mr. Scott, Mrs. Boone and the custodial staff provided a comfortable atmosphere for all to work in. The aid given by librarian, Mrs. Koontz, and library aide. Miss Ricketts, saved many students valuable time needed to work on other assignments. Danny Latta served as a friend, which many could confide in, as well as a very talented drama assistant. For one hundred and eighty days these people labored. They accepted the day in. day out challenges, responsibilities, and struggles as they dutifully tried to do their work. But to them the work was not “just a job which paid their rent. Their work provided a loving, friendly, setting which made our “Suffolk High Family stronger, more patient and more aware of others ' feelings. The feelings of many were summed up when Mrs. Hodge, the school nurse said, “I enjoy it or I wouldn’t be doing it.” SPECIAL SERVICES SPECIAL SERVICES 25 Sammantha Aliff Taw ana Allen Lester Arrington Wesley Arrington Rodney Arrowood Carlton Baker Darryl Barnes s ' ' ' V. % 0 1 J 4 SHW anna doughut? , “How ‘bout a AJ Valentine heart?” ‘Aw, come on!” The Freshmen were in a selling mood. They had to be, since they needed to pay for their second place Homecoming float, “Hook the Mariners.” The float didn’t make it in the parade, however, due to mechanical difficulties. But the hardship aside, they sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Valentine hearts, ran bake sales, and charged twenty- five cents for class dues. “We really want the upperclassmen to see that we can do things right,” stressed Sherry Ruden. All these funds accumulated to build the treasury that would move with them into their sophomore year. Freshmen C lass Officers, left to right Bridget Parker. Secretary; Teresa Howell. President; Stephanie Mann, Vice-President. Chris Bclficld Dennis Bober Bryant Boone Charles Boone Julia Boone Annie Boykins Kerry Boykins Linda Boykins Sakina Branch Frank Bray Kempis Brown Jackie Britt Allison Burford Paulette Butler 26 FRESHMEN 1 — f - V W Christine Byrum Elliot Calvie Kenneth Calvie Linda Carroll Kelly Carter Philip Chancy F.mmett Cherry Debra Claude Cathy Coats Darrell Collins Alvin Copeland Angelo Copeland Janice Copeland Lanita Copeland Sheila Cornett Lisa Cromwell Janet Dotson Thomas Dunn Hunter Edwards Sharon Faulk Penny Fowler Royland Franklin Clarence Gamble Larry Gibson Thomas Golden Frank Goldsmith Yolanda Goodman Anthony Hall Brian Hall Karyn Hall Christine Harrison Kerry Hawkins Roger Hayes Brady Heath Gwen Holly John Holly Kim Holly Mildred Holly Jane Horne Teresa Howell Myers Hunt Charlie Hunter Timmy Hunter Daniel Joe Mario Jones William Jones Angela Johnson Robert Johnson Melissa Judkins Janet Lawrence Donna Leggett Linda l.cwtcr Stephanie Mann Angie Matthews Gwen Mitchell Robert Moore FRESHMEN 27 Terry Mullins Kevin My rick Tyrone N ickclson Rudy O ' Berry Rorric Owens Bridget Parker William Parker Randy Parrish Ray Peace Lynn Phillips Angela Pierce Gwen Pierce Robin Pope Sharon Powell Carrie Rayburn Dwayne Reid Denise Rcinsmith Krista Richardson Myles Richardson Bobby Ricks Brian Robertson Christy Rodgers Crystal Rollack Sherry Ruden Marcus Ruffin Julie Ryder James Sandefur Wendy Sandefur W)©m 9 § M8©§ fi 8 very morning at 7:30 1 had to J catch the bus, but at least I didn’t have to hoof it.” Rodney Gay observed that riding the bus wasn’t that bad. For many students it became a great convenience. However at other times it was plagued by overcrowdedness, as Janet Lawrence summed up that predicament, “The bus was too crowded for me most of the time. Buses were new, but were mandatory with the rezoning. For freshmen it was just another step in the jump up into high school life. Settled back and ready to roll, bus riders check out the road home. 28 FRESHMEN T he end of orientation day on September 1 left many freshmen and other new students with a feeling of easiness. Of course, high school was nothing n ew to those sophomores and juniors that were rezoned, but it was a new building with new faces. To the ninth graders high school was a new and different experience, as they learned early in orientation. Mrs. White, the freshmen and junior guidance counselor, was on hand to welcome all the students and to introduce some of the faculty members. Mrs. Bailey also welcomed the students and presented a layout of the school. There were many questioning looks as students saw the jumbled floor plan of Suffolk High School. Mrs. Bailey also gave a talk on this year’s theme, “Friendship.” She explained that since there were quite a few new students, new friendships would be made. Mrs. Bailey also included “unity” as part of the theme. Mr. Davis, Assistant Principal of Administration, focused in on such school matters as absences, tardies, and the demerit system. Many groans were heard at the thought of the fifteen day absentee policy. After much talking students were sent to their respective homerooms, where they received copies of their 1979-1980 schedules. Those freshmen and new students who were unable to come to orientation had to suffer the “new school blues” on the first academic day. Sheree Joyner, a ninth grader, exclaimed, “I knew I was going to be lost.” But Jane Horne, another ninth grader, said, “This is great; I like it here.” While a majority of the new students students had a good time, some were just trying to find Miss Butler’s Geometry class. Some students were voicing their objections to being here. Ginger White, a former Forest Glen student, commented. “I didn’t want to go here.” Whether freshmen, new students, or experienced seniors, the first days were hectic for everyone, but in time no one was know as a “new” student. Debra Scott Jean Scott Eric Sharpe Alice Simpkins Debra Small Allison Smith Lisa Smith Todd Starling Greg Strickland Arthur Thomas Terry Thorne Tonya Tillery Stephanie Walker Tony Watkins Joseph Wells Anthony White Columbus White Ginger White Richard White Rick Wilkins Lynette Williams Marilyn Willians Tony Winbornc W ' anda Winston Deborah Wright Ronald W ' yatt Tyrone Vick Tracy Yates FRESHMEN 29 In Touch, with Suffolk Merchants Inspecting her hubcap, Robin Slollc) keeps her car in tiptop condition at Tanner Tire Service found on 139 East Washington Street. Just as Alan Jones buys Planters Peanuts for his party. Planters Peanuts contributes these delicious refreshments for school activities. For the Student M any Suffolk merchants were a part of student ' s lives during the summer. Planter ' s Peaunts provided a source of employment as well as the great taste of their product. “Nothing tastes better than a handful of Planter ' s Peanuts,” as Victor Williams can tell you. But in case you didn’t try Planter’s, there were other ways to find work. One of the quickest and easiest ways was to read the Virginian-Pilot’s or the Ledger-Star ' s Want-Ads. But the Virginian-Pilot and the Ledger-Star were more than just want-ads—they contained everything that you would want in the newspaper. International, national, and local news, TV listings, comics, editorials, and advertisements were just a few of the offerings. “I couldn’t have gotten through Current Events this year without the Virginian-Pilot,” says Robert Adams. But what about when those paychecks started to roll in? A good place to start a savings account was at First Saving, located at 117 Market Street. “First Savings was a convenient place for me to put my money,’’ as Kirk Johnston put it. First Savings is also a good place to get a loan for community reinvestment. And if a tire wore out, it was straight to Tanner Tire Service, at 139 East Washington Street, to get it fixed or replaced. Students who went there knew they would get a fair deal and good service. According to Bob Chapman, “When I ran over a piece of glass once, I went to Tanner Tire because they have good prices.” Shopping at these Suffolk merchants was one inflation fighter the government hadn’t thought of! Having deposited her money into a savings account at First Savings, located at 117 Market Street, Benita Rountree leaves knowing she has acted in her best interest. 30 COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT 2 Y Yu vu N.( v-t- v mms? In ihr library. Brenda Griggs catches up an the latest news in The Virginian Pilot and l edger Star. Looking around before you buy is a good motto for graduate Sarah Alwood. and Suffolk Furniture Sales at 101 Holladay Street, provides a wide selection to choose from. For the Grads M any of these same merchants helped recent S.H.S. graduates over the summer in setting up up new households. When these new adults needed a place of residence, all they had to do was to go to Hugh L. Holland, Jr. Real Kstate and Insurance, in the Professional Building, to get a house that would be affordable. They didn’t even have to leave the office to get insurance! Hugh 1.. Holland. Jr. was also a good place to sell a house or put one up for rent. And what better place to get the house furnished than at Suffolk Furniture Sales, at 101 Holladay Street? Here stood Suffolk’s one-stop center for furnishings throughout the entire house. It was not hard to see why the Suffolk merchants mentioned here were so successful, judging from the tremendous service they provided for the community. “Let ' s talk business” is what former student Sarah Alwood seems to be saying to Mr Holland of Hugh I.. Holland. Jr. Real fstale and Insurance, located in the Professional Building. COMMUNITY ADVFRTISFMF.NT 31 InTouch with. Suffolk Merchants Back to School TVT aturally. Suffolk High J.M students shopped at the neighborhood Suffolk merchants for their back-to-school needs. When it came to clothing, students had a choice between two respectable firms. Leggett ' s Department Store at 157 North Main Street, was the choice of many Suffolk students. “I didn’t spend a lot of money at Leggett’s, but 1 got everything I wanted, said Lisa Morrison. All the latest fashions were there, as well as the old standbys. And the services of B.D. Laderberg and Son, Inc., on 179 East Washington Street were no less in demand, as Teresa Darden attested: “I never knew shopping was so easy before I went to B.D. Laderberg. Many even went to both places. And for those miscellaneous articles that no school year is complete without, Suffolk students shopped at Nansemond Drug Co. on 115 North Main Street. This firm also filled prescriptions and delivered within a two-mile radius of the city limits, as well as carrying a complete line of sickroom supplies in a wide variety. According to Linda Ryder, “Nansemond Drug, where I work, is one of the best drug stores around. Getting back into the swing of school was definitely easier for students thanks to these Suffolk merchants. Good qualm merchandise and an inexpensive price arc factors Natalie Harrison looks for in B.O. I adorburg’s located at 179 East Washington Street. drink and a bite to eat finds Audrey Page Richardson and Men Grady patronizing Nansemond Drug at 115 North Main Street. pants arc a must for Beth as she glances through the Department Store t 157 32 COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT Summer Headlines included gas prices which soared, the descent of Skylab, and the holocaust of Hurricane David. W alking; riding bikes; carpooling, and traveling lightly were the solutions which many used to fight the gas crunch. During the summer months, everyone watched and winced as gas prices continually rose. Gas was scarce and long lines at gas stations everywhere proved this. Alan Jones voiced what many other students felt: “Ninety-nine cents a gallon and my car is such a pig! Hurricanes also made the news. But these hurricanes were different from any previous ones. They were named after men, with the first and most powerful one being named David. Hurricane David hit much of Tidewater on September 5, with Newport News suffering the most damage. Many watched in shock as Hurricane David left its million dollar mark upon the east coast. Skylab finally fell from space on July 11, landing in Australia, and busting into millions of pieces. Some were interested in the falling particles of Skylab, with one radio station even offering ten thousand dollars for a piece. Others, however, found themselves breathing sighs of relief after Skyiab ' s fall. Tke sudden death of Bill Boone saddened ihe community A sad occurrence in our hometown was the loss of Mr. William Boone, a well-liked person and the Principal of John F. Kennedy. Mr. Davis summed up the feelings of many when he said, “I feel Mr. Boone was the type of person whom young administrators emulated. I also feel he was highly respected by his peers. Sports was another feature of the summer months. Borg ' s win at Wimbledon was an easy one, while Navratilova ' s was well fought for. Tracy Austin won the U.S. Open. But winning wasn ' t always the case. A Shocking Summer In Sports: Munson ' s Crash, Gudunov ' s defection, Austin ' s Win. A tragic loss was one to the New York Yankees when Thurmon Munson, one of the team’s two captains in history, died in a plane crash, the first week in August. Another blow was the defection of the Russian ballet dancer Alexander Gudunov. Government policies were attention grabbers. Many watched in utter confusion as Carter strived to keep our government running smoothly throughout Cabinet mixup. In the end, Raul Volcker replaced Miller as chairman of Federal Reserve Board while Miller became the Secretary of Treasury. The Summit Conference between President Carter and Breschnev occured in Vienna, with Salt II developing from it. Other headlines included the Surry nuclear tragedy in Virginia, the murder of Mountbatton, which occured off the coast of England, and the P.L.O. Leadership Conference. NEWS 33 34 FALL L eaves fell silently to the ground. Peanuts, pumpkins and com were harvested on cool autumn days. Noisily, school days returned, along with the usual grind of work. Settling down to the pace of five days of work and two of play, students fell into the swing of school. Brisk October Friday nights attracted throngs to Peanut Park. For the band, football team and cheerleaders the summer practice finally paid off. Hartetl lime finds cornstalks waving and pumpkins ripening FALL 35 Back to the new old Grind a i r csen all lo students WhiV i: fi nc omn W 1 —oad their in the thougl couldn ' t unde n : . nHer 4, the defiilfW New peonL and con usioi Its reigri H schedules and buses. Kevi passenger c bus was late fogf of school!” walked aroun ' while they stood thers ■ at a 11.1 Rut on L?79, e cr oi c learned 1 c nywhere :V, nrtunaic pressed: My i a o h l|fcly s I H iden B [for H day Two, the buses tf peoplc as many got last, ummer could still be felt in the air and manv heads ha ed to the wine a a s more linn once. Wendy Ivey exclaimed, “Even though w Larted school later than I 1 u, i ,usi wasn ready fr the BIG DAYf the summer wn.s too friOdf jtf vVnd old ujehers :iina«ruled IM attenwm of the restless thn. .1 i a.i 1 and especially peeked School dav passed slowly wheal l oJfed grward | t amc night. ' . aei Darden. Ihe first football i I I ' day, the 7th orl RTberTM 4yrrthotiacd jn more ways than one tfhe 8fl||ci o% t v ' “4 PW X ' F |P|S Smtwi Terj a NfMe o 36 SCHOOL OPENING Two transfer students, Alan Grizzard, find time to catch unfinished work. Lunch time is free time and enjoys his in the cafeteria. Jones and Lori up on a bit of Terry Thom SCHOOL OPENING 37 It’s in The Air With the cool autumn air comes increased school activities. N ew faces and new smiles surrounded the halls. Confusion filled the air as students asked where the location of the Latin class was or when the “cage” was opened in the old gym. Juniors and Seniors seemed to be tested on their knowledge of certain classes and where different teachers ' rooms were. As the bell rang ending class, many students entered the hall with a look of bewilderment on their faces. As soon as they found their respective classes, they entered looking around for a familiar and friendly face. Although the face may not have been familiar, friendliness was extended by a smile or an exchange of a friendly word. This warmth and friendliness had to play the important role of pulling students through the trauma follo wing Paul Soule ' s tragic death on Sept. 24. As time wore on, the atmosphere began to resemble a big family as Mrs. Bailey. Mr. Davis, and Mrs. Eberwine tried to comfort and reasure the student body in assemblies and by being available to talk to personally. They each pleaded with the students to comfort one another, and to be understanding. With all of this in mind, the students united their efforts to make the year productive. October was a month of many activities, from girls basketball to yearbook conferences to the choral assembly. In taking Mrs. Bailey ' s advice, students such as Beth Oliver found, “I’m really trying to spend my time on things that are important to me. hen (he spaces on the benches run out in the smoking area, Robert Jcrnigan finds the tree a perfect place to sit. A bil of originality highlights Rosemary H.i lcttc s fihoul Day costume. At the smoking area. Hunter I dw.irds kicks back and relaxes Seniors jump, shout and knock themselves out cheering for the Raiders A ride on a bike breaks the monotony of a baby sitting job for Susan Nurney. At Carter ' s Furniture. Woody James helps a co-worker deliver a chair to a customer. An oily cloth in the hands of Charles Wilson helps keep the moldings in the hall spotless. Senior Job Poll T he yearbook staff inquired about Seniors who had jobs in October. Seniors were chosen because they seemed to have the greatest need for money, in order to participate in all those important social affairs. Here are some statistics from the forty-four Seniors contacted: Question: Do you earn under minimum wage? Answer: Nine stated that they made under minimum wage. Question: Do you earn minimum wage? Answer: Twenty-two affirmed that they made minimum wage. Question: Do you exceed minimum wage? Answer: Thirteen remarked that they made over minimum wage. Question: Does your job interfere with your schoolwork? Answer: Ten insisted that their job interfered with their schoolwork. Thirty-four commented that their job did not interfere with their schoolwork. Question: Do you work all week or just on weekends? Answer: While tbrity-six worked all week, only eight worked on the weekends. It s only $ Money ometimes I don’t think 1 get 3 paid enough!” This was the biggest complaint of students who hold jobs during the week and on weekends. These jobs ranged from Hillcrest Nursing Home to Safeway. The working hours varied from 3-6, to 1:30-6. The majority of job holder; received minimum wage per hour which was $2.90. However, a few made higher wages and some even lower. Tyrone Burks, a senior who worked at Safeway, received $3.25 an hour. Another senior, Tony Dunlow, made a startling $3.50 per hour at A P Tea Company. The responses to jobs interfering with schoolwork varied. For such people as Mark Britt, the reply was that it did not. “I get off early enough to do my schoolwork, said Mark, who worked bagging ice at Holiday Ice. But, for people like Ken DeJarnette, it often interfered with schoolwork. He responded, It might interfere if I have a test the next day after I have worked that night.” Despite all the gripes and complaints, the students enjoyed having their own money instead of asking parents to dish out money for the movies or the ball game. By earning their own money, they Read) to make his afternoon deliveries, Tommie Salmon is eager to get rolling. learned to set up a budget and to become independent. Besides. It never hurts to have a little pocket change when something unexpected comes up,” said Walt Ward. JOBS 41 Raider mascot Rosemary Hazelcttc, raises havoc at the Central football game. She appeared at pep rallies and home games. Mingled expressions are reflected on the faces of avid fans as they watch a play down field. At the first home game, Roxanna Caroll twirls her baton with determination as she goes through her routine. In the huddle, a play against Central is discussed by the Raiders. 42 SPIRIT VI C uffolk forever, her fame shall never die! By letting their pride show students began to focus on spirit. While the cheerleaders sported their red and white uniforms, students and teachers followed their example. Recognizing the need for spirit, the administration emphasized their support by donning red and white Signs adorned school walls a nd proclaimed spirit “in living color. At Birdsong Recreation Center, class competitions at pep rallies boosted spirit to ear-bursting levels. At the first pep rally, the Seniors spirit showed through as Coach FOCUS ON SPIRIT Raider tee-shirts. The idea caught on and students could be spotted at school, at work and at play in their colorful “t’s . The band , drill team, and the majorettes did their best to demonstrate their spirit by performing at pep rallies and at home football games. In order to do the Raiders proud, the drill team and majorettes fashioned new uniforms for themselves. Although the three groups were lacking in members, their performance showed long hours of morning and afternoon practices that had paid off. McCutcheon deemed them victorious. The number of people at the games was a switch in comparison to the spirit seen at school. A small but dedicated group of concerned parents and a spirited bunch of students showed up at all the games no matter the distance. “The guys are giving their best; the least we can do is come to the games,” asserted Frances Stevens. With eyes turned toward (he director, band members wait for their cue. SPIRIT 43 FOOTBALL continued Varsity Football, left to right: Shawn Moore. Isaac Rodgers. Jeff Daniel . Rrad Bradshaw, James Davis, Terry Scott. Eric Hayes. Coach Davis, Tommy Johnson. Carl Mi zcllc, Tyrone Burks, Wayne Williams, Bob Chapman-captain, Martin Richardson. Edwin Williams. Coach McCulchcon, Coach While. Jay Baines, Michael Ricks, Bryun Baynes. Chris Chappell, Larry Butts. Joe Taylor, Richard Parker •Try the play we used in the first quarter. Coach McCutchcon seems to be saying to Quarterback Joe Taylor. f u The season ' s first game found a young • Raider team trying their best to make a good show The highlight of the game came when Tyrone Burks scored the First Raider touchdown of the season The end result favored ihe Bronco ' s of Franklin. 60-6 The battle of defensive teams proved n favor of Bruton High of Williamsburg, as they turned back the Raiders to win the game 19-0 The Raiders got as far as the Bruton 18 yard line, only to lose the ball on a fumble and have Bruton score pEp Traveling across town to play rival John Yeales on their homecoming, the Raiders were handed a 60-0 defeat as the Chargers rolled up the yardage and raised the score It was a hard fought game against the number two team in the district ,v-f ;i r ' ”‘4 In a game plaugcd with fumbles and intercepted passes, the Raiders fell to a strong Kennedy team 72-0. The game was aho plaugcd with injuries as Junior running back Enc Hayes broke h� arm and was lost for the remainder of the season. Jm W Offensive end Richard Parker caught TPW a pass from quaterback Joe Taylor, and scrambled for a touchdown in the Northampton-Suffolk game The Vellow- Jackeis went on to win the game 50-6 but the score did not reflect the Raider performance m Playing at home after three away games, the Raiders strived to do their best, only to lose to a powerful Central team. Two standouts in the game were Bob Chapman, senior end. and Sophomore tackle Jav Baines The Tigers won 61-0. 44 FOOTBMI M The Raiders were psyched up for the arch-rival game against Forest Glen. The Rangers scored fim. making the extra point. Then on a punt return. Tyrone Burks ran it in for a touchdown The Raiders missed the two-point conversion and the Rangers won The game every team dreads was met with courage and determination by the Raiders. Southampton rolled up the yardage and scored 60 points to our 0. But regardless of the score it ' s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game J If Suffolk fell to the Packers of m Smithfield 60-8. but not without a fight On a Smithfield kickoff . Tyrone Burks hauled the ball 72 yards for a touchdown, and quaterback Joe Taylor pas sed to end Richard Parker for the two point conversion. WjW Thc Ferguson Mariners of Newport F News were a new foe for Suffolk High On Homecoming night, the Raiders were ready for a new challenge In a close game Tyrone Burks scored his fifth touchdown of the season The final score favored Ferguson 40-8 A Winning... With Pride r here was no doubt about it. It would be a losing season. There were only 20 players; four were freshmen. The average height of the team was 5’10 . and the average weight was about 170 pounds. The schedule called for a game with Southampton, undefeated in the Peanut District since 1972. And for Homecoming, the Raiders were pitied against a triple A team. No one players played with every Friday night, in spite of (he tremendous odds they faced. “The Raiders get put down every week and still come back and keep plugging. You ' ve got to give them credit. Headcoach Dwight Reagon of Sussex Central recognized the pride the Raiders had. They could be destroyed, but their pride remained intact. While losing every game was disappointing, these young believed in miracles. But a miracle did happen! Parents and students avidly supported the football team, traveling to away games and never missing a single one! T-shirts sporting raider colors and designs were seen throughout school. No one was ashamed of their team! This miracle was known as spirit, and resulted in an intense pride that the in the prex bus gives C inch Mc( ulchcon un aerial view of a “dip. Willi help frtini the tilfunsive line. Quarterback Joe Taylor lnc to pain men learned something far more important. It was not winning every game that mattered. It was possessing a spirit of dedication and love of the game. Even though he broke his arm in the Kennedy game, Eric Hayes smiled and said, “I love football. They had the satisfaction that they had given their best for themselves and the school. Coach McCutcheon summed up his feelings: This year ' s football team was up against tremendous odds. Lack of size, depth, and experience were among these lacking . Yet this group of young men made up for this in their strong characters and deep pride. Every Friday night they played with this pride, never giving up. Out goal was to learn all we could about football, and we did! Wc arc going to team this new knowledge along with our strong characters and pride, for what we hope to be an outstanding football season next year. On I Sr lidrllnrv jvuiI lbci� I urn IOOTBAI I 4 Pepped up Pride attling the blazing August heat, swooning under unbearably bright lights. Legs chilled to the bone on cold October nights. Yes, the cheerleaders were at it again. While fighting the blazing August sun and its heat, the Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders began their practices. Learning stunts and new cheers were the main purposes during those practices. New stunts included the two “LY the armholds and “The Fan . New cheers were also introduced, such as “Are You Ready? , “The Adams Family , and “Chick-A-Boom . Marilyn Hines, a cheerleader at both Va. Tech, and Suffolk High, came and taught the squad new stunts. New to the Varsity squad were Marsha Byrd and Victor Williams. Marsha was from Forest Glen and Victor from the male species. He was one of the cheerleaders, not just a subsitute. “I feel like a freak sometimes; the girls often forget I ' m a guy, but I like it, stated Victor. The Junior Varsity gained four of its eight cheerleaders from Forest Glen also. School opened with pep rallies and sign painting for the Varsity squad. But unfortunately, there was no J.V. football team so the Junior Varisty had to suffice with just cheering for Girls’ Basketball games on Thursday nights, and participation in two pep rallies. Basketball season provided the next outlet of spirit for the cheerleaders. “Memories of last year’s great season made the spirit easy to arouse’’ mused Sharon Jones. Extra pep signs and cup cakes at the away games aided the players ' morale and appetite. Following basketball season, the cheerleaders trained those girls interested in being on the squad. After three weeks of practice, tryouts were held, and new cheerleaders were selected to carry on the spirit. Anxiously, Ginger White Icarm the Fight Song from Rhonda Hite. 48 CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING 49 Togs Day is celebrated with style by Robin Mitchell. NOSTAL Memories of games past were revived for graduates as students celebrated Homecoming. I think that these people are I tripping out, remarked Paula Simpkins as she watched the oullandishly dressed students and faculty walk by. It was Homecoming week and each day brought surprising new looks aimed at promoting spirit for the biggest game of the season. Flowing white togas marked one day, blue denim overalls and strawhats marked Hillbilly Day. and then the generation gap was humourously bridged by students in Senior Citizen fashions. Afternoons were spent rushing over the deserted warehouse to work on class floats for the traditional float competition. For four days students raced against the sun from 2:30 to 5:30 trying to complete the floats before sundown took all light away. Even though there were slight misunderstandings concerning ownership of chicken wire, everyone worked together to create a harmonious atmosphere. Finally, the night that all had been preparing for arrived with its excitement and thrilling announcements. A resounding boom and flying smoke announced the approach of the winning senior float, “Sink the Mariners.” Thelma Miller had previously been announced to be the Homecoming Queen, so a Maid of Honor title was to be the factor supplying the usual Homecoming anticipation. As the band played, the Queen, her attendants Suzanne Lilley, Tracy Yates, Sharon Burgess, Beverly Coates, Virginia Watford, and Lanita Copeland, and Princesses Donna Burgess, Dabney Carr, RoseMary Hazelette, Rhonda Hite, Sharon Jones, Susan Nurney, Sheila Parker, Connie Soule, and Jackie Wilson waited expectantly until the announcer proclaimed Sheila Parker the Maid of Honor. Thelma and Sheila were then driven around the field to put the finishing touches on the half-time festivities. The game itself followed the pattern of the season, but it was the last game and therefore was special for the two senior members Tyrone Burks and Bob Chapman. As Tyrone remarked, I know that everyone was disappointed with the team because of the nine previous losses but homecoming was the last game for Bob and I - forever - and that made the game very important for us. 50 HOMECOMING The rides attracted kids of all ages to the airport grounds. The Spanish folk dances of Mrs. Alwood and members of the Spanish Club entertained Harvest Festival-goers. PEANUT inCLIDAYS espite the rain weekend, the second annual Harvest Festival bankrolled $2,341.50 for the city of Suffolk. Entertainment for the event included a parade, rides and booths at the Suffolk Airport, and a shrimp feast to tempt seafood lovers. To celebrate the harvesting of peanuts, the schools were dismissed for the first day of festivities on Thursday, November 1. According to Greg Strickland, the parade was definitely a “success”, since the day was dry and sunny. People had come all out to be in the parade along with Grand Marshall Frank Gifford who viewed the parade from his grandstand at Seaboard National Bank. The Highty-Tighties from V.P.I. stretched from one side of the street to the other performing strutting steps to spritely music. Each of the five schools were musically represented, replete with drills teams, majorettes and flag corps. The shrimp feast began the festivities at the airport on Thursday night. The ferris wheel and spider ride attracted kids of all ages. Friday afternoon, S.H.S. students A seed dispenser cranked by Lorraine James brings back memories. participated in various events. The Spanish Club presented folk dances and French classes performed the play “Blanche Neige. As Carrie Goldsmith, a Spanish Club member put it. “We did a Mexican and an Ecuadorian dance and the six practices were worth the fun.” 52 HARVEST FESTIVAL evcnty-scvcn dive and “disco duck weren’t names of dance steps, they were just a few of the plays that quarterbacks were screaming in the third annual Powder Puff football game. Days of practice as well as the ranks of both teams finally paid off on a cold wintry November night. Headlining the game was the crowning of the Powder Puff King. Underclassmen attendants Michael Dildy, Merritt Vann, and Tommy Johnson paraded onto the field with their escorts. Then senior attendants Clyde Lundy, Prescott Sherrod, Martin Richardson. Bob Chapman, and Vernon White each took their places. Silence-“the third annual Powder Puff is . . . Bob Chapman. After receiving his golden crown, “King Bob” took a victory ride around Peanut Park in his white chariot, a pick-up truck. The game started off to an exciting run with Sherry Woodfin of the juniors scoring the first touchdown. The half, however, proved a surprise for both team with the score of 14- 14. After the half the pep talks that the senior coaches Bob Chapman, Tyrone Burks, and Edwin Williams delivered in the locker rooms paid off on the field as the seniors, under Sheila Parker, took control and pulled the score up to 21-14. a crucial fourth quarter ended with the seniors scoring once again. Holding back the juniors to a 28-14 final defeat was a crowning blow to their motto, “Kill the seniors. As senior player Wanda Brown put it, “The next day I was sore from head to toe. But. I really enjoyed playing and winning! All in all, the game was a success for the juniors as well as the seniors since the game raised $69.75 for the prom. For the spectators, players, and coaches the game remained the highlight, as it “was one of the best games I saw in Peanut Park all year long exclaimed Linda Herzfeldt. Junior Powder Puff Team left to right Front Row — Natalie Harrison, Alverla Baton. Marsha Byrd. Lisa Morrison. Stephanie White. Tammy Coker Second Row Annette Christian. Lisa White, Debbie Harrell. Sherry Woodfin, Sharon Stephenson. Sharon Joe. Third Row Anthony Walden. Isaac Rodgers. F.ric Hayes, coaches; Jackie Scott. Sandy Gay. Fourth Row Richard Parker. Jimmy Porter Senior Powder Puff Team left to right Front Row — Incas Parrish. Wanda Brown, l.inda Herzfeldt, Jane Bangley, Teresa Darden. Nita Fanny. Thelma Miller Second Row Susan Nurney, Sharon Jones. Dabney Carr. Vernon White. Michael Ricks. Bob Chapman, coaches Third Row Sheila Parker. Clyde Lundy. Amy Howerton POWDER PUFF 53 Chorus members Mary Brill and LaVerne Randall sing during an assembly. SINGIN’ OUT STRONG r o. Re. Me, . the familiar U sounds of the Chorus rang through the first floor halls instead of in the Jefferson basement as in the past. Under the direction of Mrs. Lenora W. Jones, the group was made up of selected, unselected, and afterschool choral students. They performed in many activities and they also represented the school at Regional Chorus. As LaVerne Randall put it, “Singing in the Chorus was an enriching experience. It gave me feelings of inner peace and tranquility.” The students respected Mrs. Jones and her style of teaching. Although they might not always have agreed on the music, somehow the job would get done with no questions asked. “It seemed to me that the choral group was the best in the city. Not every chorus teacher had the respect, willingness, and effort of her students like Mrs. Jones had generated. Lisa White affirmed. Chorus left to right: Front Row Mary Britt. Pamela Jones, Gail Turner, Natalie Harrison. Shirley Bennett. Sherry Woodfin, Daphne Lawrence. Thelma Miller, LaVerne Randall. Mona Lisa White. Carrie Mitchell, Debra Clemons. Rosa Braxton. Second Row Glen Parrish, Charles Brown. Willie Riddick. Paulette Butler, Paula Parrish. Helen Jackson, Ann Shepard. Lynncttc Holland, Wanda Simmons, Pamela Joyner, Bernice Scott. Charley Hunter. Kenneth C ' alvie. Keith Phelps Third Row John Holly. C.J. White, Victor Williams. Anthony White. Michael Ricks. Jerry Stewart, Norris Frances, James Porter, Edwin Williams, Michael Boone, Elliot Calvie, Bernard Miles. Wayne Williams. William Golden. 54 CHORUS BIG THINGS COME IN LITTLE PACKAGES Early morning mist rolls onto the field at Peanut Park as the band practices “Manhattan Skyline from the movie Saturday Night Fever. and! Ten-hut! One. two, D three! yelled drum major Belva Boone at eight thirty every morning to arouse the Pride of Peanutland Marching Band as practice began. Director Martin F. Smith was there to supervise and to lead the band into a number of activities during the school year. These activities included presenting a pre-game and half-time show for all home football games, boosting spirit in the pep rallies, marching in the homecoming parade, in the second annual Harvest Festival parade, and in the Christmas parade. The band was small which created a sense of closeness and togetherness for the thirty members. Although the size of the band could have hampered them, they were able to ra ise approximately $700 in cooperation with the FFA in their annual fruit sale. “It was a team effort, just as each performance was,” commented Mr. Smith at the end of the sale. As Barbara Johnson put it, “Our band may have been small in size but their sound and hearts were gigantic.” Drum major Belva Boone directs the band in preparation for Friday night. Suffolk High Band left to right: Front Row — Belva Boone. Drum major. Second Row Linda Lewter. Violene Sharpe. C.J. While. Anthony Hall, Keith Phelps. Tim Wells. Anthony W ' ilkins. Third Row - Director. Martin Smith; Allison Burford, Angela Matthews. Karyn Hall. Anthony White. Kenneth Shields Fourth Row Dan Holland. Rick Wilkins. Fred Panton. Robbie Rhodes. Anthony Walden Fifth Row Morris Carr. Dwayne Watson. Dale Kennedy. Dudley Watson BAND 55 Fellow Females G irls in the Key Club! What a switch! The new addition to the club added a lot to its membership. Club president, Tommie Salmon, stressed. “The girls had a lot of good ideas.” For initiation day, new members dressed in ridiculous costumes which included everything from a bumble bee to Dolly Parton, and from Mickey Mouse to a mummy. These costumes had to be worn to school the entire day of initiation. Once they were in the club, they participated in all of the activities. Early in the year, members walked along the Harvest Festival Parade route and sold balloons for the Kiwanis Club. They also sold peanuts to raise money for the club treasury. The embarrassment of initiation was worth it for Donna Burgess as she asserted, “I liked the fact that you could have a good time, and at the same time, be doing something to help the community.” Key Club president Tommie Salmon relaxes in the arms of another pretty face. Dan Holland, during Key Club initiation. Keeping T he Interact Club, as in the past. remained only open to the male sex. As new member, Robbie Rhodes, stated, “We’re not chauvinists, but tra¬ dition has to remain somewhere!” An¬ other tradition that remained with the club was the setting up of the bloodmo- biles at Suffolk Christian Church. To help raise money for the treasury, club members sold doughnuts and sponsored a dance. But a change for the club was for the first time they held no initiation, and the only requirement for club mem¬ bership was the paying of dues. Veteran member, Martin Richardson comment¬ ed, “Helping the community through the bloodmobiles, and having a good time with friends made my membership worthwhile. Key Club left to right: Front Row Howard Gray, Deborah Holloman, Sharon Mahon, Wendy Beale, Melissa Judkins, Stephanie Mann, Michelle Bayens, Kim Holly, Donna Burgess, Thomas Bradshaw Second Row — Rick Beale, Chris Chappell, Gail Simpkins. Karen Burgess, Randy Rhodes. Brian Wyatt, vice-president. Third Row — William Powell, Ken DcJarnette. John Stevens, Bryan Bayens. Tommie Salmon, president; Kevin Umphlette Fourth Row Fred Panton, Walt Ward, treasurer-secrcta ry. Tradition Interact Club left to right: Front Row David Gardner. Brad Bradshaw, Ricky Barnes, Lee Trump, Scott Mills, treasurer; Tim Rice. Second Row — Dwayne Watson. Steve Beck, Tommy Johnson. Tim Davies, Bob Chapman. Third Row Edward Adams. Dodd Brooks, Dudley Watson, president; Keith Chavis. 56 INTERACT CLUB KEY CLUB Shooting for the Top Honor Society members listen attentively to Reverend Melvin Boone, the speaker at the annual Thanksgiving induction ceremony. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 57 «| was proud and I really felt the I honor of the National Honor Society when I walked up on stage during the induction ceremony, commented Susan Powell. The members of the National Honor Society shared this feeling throughout the entire year but especially during the traditional Thanksgiving induction ceremony. Those students who met the tough requirements of a 3.0 or better average and were juniors or seniors were duly welcomed into the membership. After induction, the members began living the honor code by tutoring other students and considering the placement of posters in the rooms to remind students that it was not honorable to cheat on tests. For their effort and in recognition of their excellence in their studies the members each received a National Honor Society pin at the end of the year. Throughout the year. Mrs. Eberwine was there to sponsor the club and administer the activities, and as she remarked, 1 was proud to work with such a fine group of students. They truly made it all worthwhile. National Honor Society left to right: Front Row — Victor Griffin, Jane Bangley, Betty Moore, Susan Powell, Lisa Stewart, Stephanie White, Linda Ryder. Second Row — LaNae Wheeler. Brenda Griggs, Sharon Stephenson, Lisa White, secretary; Annette Christian. Natalie Harrison, Marsha Byrd. Third Row Bcnita Rountree. Nita Fanny, Debbie Harrell, Eric Hayes, Tae Kyung Gil. Rhonda Richardson, Isaac Rodgers. Fourth Row Bob Chapman, treasurer; Edward Adams. Tommy Johnson, vice-president; Dabney Carr, president Advanced Courses were Offered c Foundations for Collese Studies. Lane Alwood: Spanish •unior ‘ts . ii iMtr Spanish ( ' lub Sponsor Ms. Marie Ikenberry: Latin 1, 2. Mrs. Patricia T. Jackson: French I. 2. 3; Peanut Picker Sponsor. French Club Sponsor. Mrs. Lena Small: Consumer Math. Math 9. 10; Algebra I; Freshman Class Advisor. Coed Hi-Y Sponsor Mrs. Barbara B. Wool wine: Math 9. Algebra II, Advanced Math; Arts and Crafts Advisor, Senior Class Advisor. 58 ACADEMICS Prepping p ight Advanced Composition L journal entries in one night; I’ll tell her my dog ate my notebook.” “Secant, sine, and tangent. Help, my mind is still on logarithms.” “Well, we’ll tell Mr. Woolwine the Chemistry lab just sorta blew up!” Accelerated courses, filling out applications, taking S.A.T.’s and Achievement Tests all equalled the college scramble. To those who felt that the next step after graduation was college, grades and time were two costly items. To make transcripts look good, courses such as Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Math, Advanced Composition, and American Studies were there for the taking. To make records look great, decent grades were a must and came before the S.A.T.’s. Although there were fewer assignments in advanced courses, the work was far more complex. The popular opinion was. “mental abuse!” and teachers seemed not to let this idea go. S.A.T. ' s and P.S.A.T.’s were another form of mental trauma. Three hours, starting at 8:30, filling in little dots sounded like a Chinese torture but in all actuality was a requirement for most institutions. “1 thought if I saw one more fill-in-the- dot test, I was gonna die, quipped Edward Adams. Achievement Tests weren’t normally used for admission but aided in the student’s class place¬ ment. “After I took the Achievements, I wondered why I was even going to college; I could never learn all that, sighed Tae Kyung Gil. However, all the torture paid off when a crisp, clean letter arrived from the college’s admission office congratulating acceptance. “It was such a relief; I was in seventh heaven for weeks, laughed Bob Chapman. On lour, Amy Howerton visits the Elmore House with the Advanced Comp, class. ACADEMICS 59 Hands and Mind Q O o0 Not pictured: Mrs Barbara Darden: Stenography Block I, Typewriting I. General Business; Sophomore Class Advisor! Co-sponsor FBLA. Not pictured: Mr. Leroy Griffin: World of Manufacturing, World of Construction, Mechanical Drawing; industrial Arts Club Sponsor. Mr. Donald Horne: Distributive Education I. II. and III; DECA Club Sponsor. Key Club Sponsor. Not pictured: Miss Stephanie Perkins: Education for Employment; Careers Club Sponsor. Not pictured: Mrs. Florence Reynolds: Typewriting I, Bookkeeping I, Clerk-typing I; Sophomore Class Sponsor. Co-sponsor FBLA Mrs. Connie Taylor: Consumer and Homcmaking I and II, Foods Clothing Management. Family Living; FHA Sponsor. Not pictured: Miss Gail Valentine: Typewriting I. General Business, Stenography Block II, Cooperative Office Education; Junior Class Sponsor, Head Sponsor FBLA. A large number of students led double lives by taking the majority of their courses at P.D. Pruden Vo-Tech Center. Since five subjects were required, the students would take their History and English classes at school and then travel to Vo-Tech for their business courses. These courses ranged from Horticulture to Automechanics and Cosmetology. If a student didn ' t want to learn a trade, but did want to be successful in business then D.E. was the answer. Mr. Home taught his students how to fill out job applications correctly, be a successful salesperson and how to treat their customers with respect. Local merchants supported the Distributive Education program which made it easier for Debbie Ritter and other students to find a job and put to use what they had learned. Teresa Richards, a Vo-Tech student, described her courses saying. “In Data Processing we learned about computers and machines so that we could be valuable additions to the business world after school.” While these students traveled to get their job education, others took Industrial Arts courses. Developing citizenship, to work and help in the community was the main goal set. The classes were the World of Construction, the World of Manufacturing, and Mechanical Drawing. Students who took the World of Construction learned about construction sites and how to be a good foreman and leader. The World of Manufacturing taught students about what goes on in a factory in each job. Mass production and plant operation were also parts of the course. Mechanical Drawing helped students learn to handle tools, understand types of drawings, and it was a good basis for drafting. When asked about changes in the courses, Mr. Griffin replied, “I tried to go by the manuals, but I also had to go by my budget. If the book called for a big model of a plant, we had to scale it down. The classes were set up in group form with five or six students in a group. This way each individual could contribute and Whether traveling to Vo-Tech to learn a skill, or learning of job possibilities in Industrial Arts, students prepared for the working world. receive the benefit of the others ' contributions, too.” 60 ACADEMICS Robert Adams Lisa Artis Steve Artis Jay Baines Charlene Banks Joyce Barnes Robert Barnes Kaye Beale Linwood Blount Juanita Boone Michael Boone Brad Bradshaw Mary Brock Karen Burgess Tj 7 o longer called “Freshmen.” 11 ii sophomores looked forward to a year of participation in class traditions. Typically, tenth graders captured first place in the Homecoming float competition. But besides a week of work on “Fry the Mariners,” the spell was broken as they landed in third place. Not deterred by the loss, they went on to plan the May Ball. In order to provide a band for the dance, a dance-a-thon was sponsored. A new event for students, the dance-a-thon provided a change of pace with the music of the Unknown DJ. Sophomore ( lass Officers, left lo right: Virginia Watford. President; Morris Carr. Trea¬ surer; Janice Parker. Secretary. Sharon Burgess Larry Butler Carolyn Byrum Morris Carr Roxanna Carroll Wanda Casper Pam Claibom Vera Colander Cclestinc Copeland Jeff Daniels Tim Davies James Davis Lisa Davis Barry Dillard 62 SOPHOMORES Kevin Gardner Catherine Garvin Donna Gautier Rodnc) Gay Carrie Goldsmith Barbara Gnggs Chris Haines Justine Harden Darnell Hart Robert Hayes Sherry Hayes Barry Hedgepeth Ernest Hedgepeth Tana Helms Tp) rring. Rrring. Rrring. JjsS “Hello. Joanie?” “Sharon, Hi!” “Guess what, guess what!” “I’ve got a date!” No-o-o. Really? Who is it?” “Ricky. Isn’t that great!” “What are you goin’ to wear?” “Have to get a new outfit. He’s seen everything I own.” “Well, where arc you going? “To the football game, then to Pizza Hut. “Wow! What a big spender! Eat a piece of pepperoni for me, okay?” “Ok. Gosh, what do I do if he makes a pass?” “You mean the quarterback, right?” “NO! Well, sec you tomorrow! “Bye-by, you lucky thing!” Debbie Holloman Michelle Hughes Michael Humphrey Wendy Ivey Thomas James Brenda Jenkins Ricky Johnson Tommy Johnson Eunice Jones Florence Jones Nate Jones Pamela Jones Pamela Joyner Arthur Kec SOPHOMORES 63 Kenneth Kennedy Terrance King Milton Mason Willie McKinzy Debbie Melton Bernard Miles Ben Mitchell Carl Mizzelle Shawn Moore David Moyers Beth Oliver Janice Parker John Parker Glen Parrish Sammy Peachy Roxanne Perry William Powell Jeff Prcsson Lisa Rainey Edith Randall Jack Rawlcs Tim Rice Laticia Richardson Michael Ricks Willie Riddick Antoinette Scott Lester Scott Michael Scott Terry Scott Violene Sharpe Dawn Shaw Kenny Shields Helen Simmons John Simms Gail Simpkins Arlene Smith Paul Soule Keith Stacy Lisa Stanley Frances Stevens Edward Thompson Joanne Tillery Clinton Turner Shcrce Twine Merritt Vann Floyd Vick Michael Vincent Donna Wagner Virginia Watford Dwayne Watson Albert Weaver Timothv Wells Richard White Elizabeth Whitehead Harriet Whitehead Wanda Whitney 64 SOPHOMORES T® IP©unIl 9 8a L®w® SOPHOMORES 65 l Anthony Wilkins Sherry Williams Joe Wilson Keith Wooddn T he band was in formation. The drums rolled and members stepped in time; left-right, left-right. But the lively beat of the drums did not reflect the somber mood of the members. They had just lost a trombone player and a fellow member: we had just lost a fellow student and friend: Paul Soule. On September 24, 1979, an act of fate caused the death of a fellow classmate, Paul Soule. The reactions of students, teachers, administraters, and community members were of disbelief. How could something like this happen in a quiet, church- oriented town? Though deeply affected herself, Mrs. Bailey urged the student body to learn from this experience. She asked us to realize how precious life is, and how important it is to live up to our potential. She reminded us of the love we could share with the bereft families. We needed especially j to console the family of one who had not died, but would live in the memory of death. As a school community, we learned | to appreciate more fully the lives we live. Paul Soule taught us what it meant to be alive. He was a Boy Scout, a Band member, a track team member, a yearbook photographer, a top student, and a member of Suffolk Presbyterian Church. He was a carefree, easy-going person, who was very close to his sister, Connie, and brother, Reggie. When he died, he taught us how to find strength in the love we could share, and to realize how much we want to really live. The 1980 Peanut is dedicated to Paul Humphreys Soule. We dedicated the annual to him because of the spirit with which he approached life, which we would possess ourselves. U injs in memory: Paul Humphreys Soule. A skateboard enabled Paul to sail around the streets of Rivcrvicw. At home Paul strummed a song from a RUSH album. In touch, with ClassyLook W hen it came to fashion needs, Suffolk High students could stay in Suffolk for anything they desired. Nearly every type of clothing and fashion-related service was offered. For the gentlemen, there was G. S. Hobbs C lothier, at 126 North Main Street, featuring Hart, Schaffner and Marx, Hathaway shirts, Jaymar slacks, and Izod sportswear. G. S. Hobbs is also Suffolk’s formal wear specialist, with something for any occasion or taste. “I frequently shop at G. S. Hobbs, affirmed Tommy Johnson. And for the ladies, there was Denison ' s, formerly Lesser ' s House of Fashion, located at 127 West Washington Street. A complete line of blazers, skirts, shoes, dresses, coats, and other clothes for any occasion are carried to appeal to students. But for the more contemporary look, B W Factory Outlet, at 4175 Portsmouth Boulevard, in Portsmouth, was a logical choice. They featured retail jeans, famous-maker pants and shirts, sweaters, and even ski vests. And a student who bought one of those vests might want to go to Betty Brantley ' s Tra el Service, located at 201 Market Court, to go on a skiing trip. Betty Brantley offers a complete line of trips: even the Spanish Class ' s trip to New York was arranged by Betty Brantley. “She was extremely helpful — she even went along to make sure everything was all right,” explained Mrs. Alwood. For those who stayed at home, another special business to know about was Quality Cleaners, at 807 West Washington Street. According to Miss Koontz, the librarian. “They’ll clean anything! That ' s where I take my cleaning.” But with all those new clothes, many students fell they needed new hair styles. Vogue Beauty Salon, located at 119 West Washington Street, features the latest hair styles for both men and women. “The hair stylists at Vogue Beauty Salon are really professional,” affirmed Rhonda Hite. They also do manicures. After visiting these merchants, one would be ready to step out in style. A� spring approaches. Virginia Watford gets a head start on her summer apparel at Denison’s, located at 127 West Washington Street Quality jeans at retail prices catch Betty Moore ' s eye at B W Factory Outlet on 4175 Portsmouth Boulevard. 66 COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT Suffolk merchants C. S. Hobbs Clothier, located at 126 North Main Street, provides an after-school job and a discount on stylish clothes for Martin Richardson A weekend trip to Richmond is already planned for Annette Christian, as she picks up her bus ticket from Belly Brantley’s Travel Service, found at 201 Market Court Al Quality Cleaners on 807 West Washington Street, Tommy Johnson writes a ticket for a pair of pants The logo of The Vogue Beauty Salon, found on 199 West Washington Street, welcomes its many customers. COMMUNITY ADVKRTISEMENT 67 Goods Services A fter leaving high school, many students will be looking for employment. Four possible choices arc Hobbs-Adams F.ngineering Co., Nansemond Ford Tractors, Inc., Morris and Piland Printing Company, and Thomas J. Lipton, Inc., Hobbs-Adams F.ngineering Company, located on 1100 Holland Road, serves farms and industry with machinery, and offers employment as well. Another choice is Nansemond Ford Tractors, Inc., located on 2301 Prudcn Boulevard, a place of opportunity for prospective salesmen. It specializes in selling tractors and other equipment to farmers, or even the backyard gardener. A third alternative is Morris and Piland Printing C ompany, located on 152 South Main Street. They offer printing services, such as wedding invitations, business forms, bill heads, letterheads, envelopes, rubber stamps, and friendly, courteous service, plus free estimates. And finally. Thomas J. I.ip ton, Inc., located at 1046 West Washington Street, offers employment as well as their product, tea. “I.ipton” tea is my favorite beverage,” remarked Tae Kyung Gil. A tasty cup of delicious ica is provided for Greg Strickland b Thomas J. l ipton,Inc., 1046 West Washinton Street. When office supplies are short, Eric Hayes visits Morris and Piland Printing Compans. located at 1S2 South Main Street to replenish the stock. Agricultural student, Darrell Collins, tries out machinery at Nansemond Ford Tractor, Inc., 2301 Pruden Boulcbard. Job opportunities for graduating seniors are available at Hobbs-Adams F.ngineering, located on 1100 Holland Road 68 COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT ra y Gas prices went up, fluoride levels rose in the northern part of the city, and Americans were held hostage in Iran. F rom too much fluoride being found in Suffolk ' s water, to VEPCO increasing its rates, to the Iranian crisis. Fall was a memorable and action-packcd period. Locally, state-wide, and world-wide, things kept happening so fast that students actually began watching the news and reading the newspapers. Each day brought some different piece of news to interest and inform. The face of Suffolk began steadily changing as Milton ' s Pizza opened, the Rap-Rcc Center opened and a new park was added to beautify the downtown area. While the face of Suffolk changed, the teeth of some of her citizens were found to be in danger because of excess fluoride in their water. The coach at Trades School at Newport News and former quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles Norm Snead spoke at the ham dinner to assist the football team in Suffolk changed, the teeth of some helmets. As Suffolk altered, so did Virginia. VEPCO increased its rates as the North Anna plant at Surry was closed down. The Ku Klux Klan’s Grand Wizard created a sensation when he made his visit to Norfolk Industry began to infiltrate Tidewater and Virginia as a whole as the Portsmouth Oil Refinery won reluctant approval and Coors Beer opened a plant in Rockingham County. Deaths, exciting announcements and sports news made up much of the occurences nationally. Such legends as Mamie Eisenhower, and the Archbishop Sheen passed away during the fall. Senator Edward Kennedy had the whole nation on its toes until he finally broke the suspense by announcing his intention to run against President Carter. In sports, the World Series ended with the Pittsburgh Pirates winning the world title and Darryl Darkins made basketball history by slam-dunking so hard that he broke two backboards in Philadelphia. Besides these happenings within the nation, our nation was affected by an outrage committed against our people and embassy in Iran. As the days wore on and the country became more and more impatient for the release of the fifty American hostages, fear of war and anger against Iran and the Ayotollah Khomeini increased. Questions about the deposed Shah’s regime began circulating and wonder about whether it would be the right thing to send him back plagued the nation. As if this weren’t enough to worry the nation, economic pressure on the world market increased. The price of gold and silver sky-rocketed while the value of the dollar decreased rapidly. Fall was one of the busiest times of the year for the world, state and for Suffolk, and students remained informed and concerned about all happenings. The grand opening of Milton ' s Pizza on November 30 gives a new choice in resturants. 70 WINTER H m 7 T emperatures fell to chilling levels in the thirties only to rise up to the seventies and then fall again. Cold winds drove students inside to warm classrooms or into an indoor basketball game at night. Interest in outdoor sports dwindled as the snow’s annual visit was impatiently awaited by hopeful skiers and sledders. Christmas and Hanukkah led to New Year’s celebrations and resolutions for the school year ahead. Exams, dreaded and feared, cast a dark shadow over the holidays as they were a mere ten days from the return back to school. As Christ ms tree decorations arc placed atop street lights, winter is ushered in. WINTER 71 During ■ cold day with little heat in the classrooms. Edward Adams bundles up in his warm ski jacket As snow falls on Suffolk for the first time ihc decade. Suffolk High School is covered with a blanket of whiteness. 72 ENVIRONMENT A ttitnt dunk is accomplished by Clyde Lundy during a December practice No Snow for F luctuating weather and the Christmas break signaled that “Old Man Winter had arrived. Warm periods in between cold stretches left students confused about what to wear But when it was cold, it was cold! As Nila Fanny complained, “1 should have bought a Diehard, I knew the cold weather could murder my old car battery.” Even the snow decided to make a rare appearance in January, and everyone made the best of it by sleigh riding, snowball fighting, and making snow cream. But back in November it was hard to get the Christmas spirit. “1 hate it when they put up the downtown Christmas decorations so early.” protested Debbie Harrell. But the head start on the Christmas rush and the lack of a “White Christmas” didn’t damper the holiday spirit. “Unknown Carolers sneaked around the halls, and when the coast was clear, bellowed out seasonal tunes. Santa Even the many tests piled upon the students didn ' t affect the celebrating mood. On the last day before Christmas vacation, everyone gathered for the annual Christmas assembly and play. The auditorium resounded with “Deck the Halls and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas. ENVI RONMENT 73 Being a jolly old elf, Stephanie Mann shares a laugh with Santa on Christmas Eve. With precision Rhonda Hite applies make-up to Janice Parker. At the Christmas party guests Virginia Watford, Julie Ryder, and Janice Parker mingle with host Fred Panton. 74 CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS in €il id ay sihaked time of love and sharing was what Christmas was all about. Students hustled and bustled through the busy stores trying to find that special gift for a friend. The town glistened with ornamental decorations, tree lots, and citizens helping with Salvation Army booths and Toys for Tots. Excitement filled the air as Christmas approached. The student body enthusiastically joined in together to sing carols and watch the annual Christmas play, “What is Christmas?” Soon after the 2:15 bell rang that Friday afternoon, Christmas to many had officially begun. Throughout the holiday, many students were seen sporting their Izod sweaters and swinging their new Aigner pocketbooks. Some students, however, saved their new clothes for the days ahead in the new year. The year came to an end as a different kind of fascination filled the air. It was to be a new year and a new decade. Students looked forward to making resolutions and partying. Popular predictions for the new year were gold would reach the $1,000 mark per ounce, Suffolk High would have a winning football team in the 1980-81 season, and gas would run out quickly and America would be found with a dramatic crisis. The time for partying, playing, and staying out late soon ended though. The holiday season was summed up by Allison Burford. “My vacation is always filled with good memories of Christmas, which is soon followed by my birthday and New Year ' s Eve.” Advice and Iasi minute pointers are given by Coach Allen as Walt Ward listens closely. SHS 56 Northampton 63 SHS 58 Kennedy 76 SHS 52 Franklin 81 SHS 67 Forest Glen 77 SHS 56 Central 62 SHS 66 John Yeates 79 SHS 67 Southampton 96 SHS 69 Smithfield 101 SHS 58 Northampton 69 SHS 47 Kennedy 77 SHS 56 Franklin 61 SHS 66 Forest Glen 71 SHS 74 John Yeates 96 SHS 73 Southampton 88 SHS 78 Central 91 SHS 82 Smithfield Christmas Tournament 100 SHS 79 Forest Glen 73 SHS 48 Kennedy 86 Varsity Basketball Team left to right: Front Row — Prescott Sherrod, Vernon White — co-cap¬ tain; Darrel Collins. Johnny Barnes, Kenny Shields. Glen Outlaw. Second Row - Coach Al¬ len, Merritt Vann, Major Ruffin, Bernard Mitch¬ ell. Clyde Lundy co- captain; Walt Ward. Arthur Kcc, Adrian Skinner. 76 VARSITY BASKETBALL Great Expectations M ost students expected the 1979- 80 Varsity Basketball team to follow in the footsteps of last year’s team, which was runner-up in the State AA Championships. But it seemed that their expectations were a little high. After losing all five starters from last year’s squad, it was a year of “starting from scratch for head coach Jerry Allen. As he asserted, “Rebuilding years are always tough, but the attitudes of the players made the job a lot easier. Each player gave his all and never got discouraged, which makes anyone a winner in my book. Even though it wasn’t a winning season, the team ' s outlook made them all champions.” A rough schedule also added to the team ' s problems. Make-up games found the squad playing three games a week. Traveling to away games was also part of the routine. Adrian Skinner felt, “Riding on a school bus all the way to Northhampton was worth the boring ride because it gave me a chance to play my favorite sport. The long hours of practice did pay off when the Raiders captured second place in the All-City Christmas Basketball Tournament by defeating Forest Glen in the semi-finals. For their effort, the team received a trophy which was proudly displayed in the trophy case. Almost all of the games were lost only by a small margin of points, and as the season progressed, so did the skill of the players. Whether it was the hot- shooting of Nate Jones, the dribbling technique of Merritt Vann, the jumping ability of Clyde Lundy, or the cool composure of Arthur Kee, each member added his personal touch to team effort. It was this effort, combined with a never say die attitude that made a losing season a “winning season. Junior Varsity Basketball Team left to right: Front Row — Albert Weaver, Sammy Peachy, Wesley Arrington, Michael Ricks. Second Row — Jay Baines. Joe Taylor. Marcus Ruffin. Jer¬ ome Riddick. 78 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SHS 28 Northampton 56 SHS 38 Kennedy 56 SHS 38 Franklin 97 SHS 54 Forest Glen 71 SHS 54 Central 77 SHS 45 John Yeates 65 SHS 66 Southampton 81 SHS 42 Smithficld 83 SHS 64 Northampton 68 SHS 50 Kennedy 83 SHS 71 Franklin III SHS 73 Forest Glen 84 SHS 71 John Yeates 51 SHS 41 Southampton 66 SHS 61 Central 72 SHS 86 Smithfield 64 Up from Scratch unior Varsity teams usually get lost in the shadow of the Varsity squads. They don’t get all the headlines or glory that the Varsity teams receive, yet they often deserve the praise and attention that comes to the Varsity teams. This was the case with the Junior Varsity Basketball team. According to Coach Carroll, “They deserved the praise for playing good team basketball. As in the case with the Varsity Basketball team, it was a year of rebuilding for the JV squad, due to the hiring of a new coach. Mac Carroll. Sometimes getting used to a new coach is difficult, but as team member Michael Ricks said, “Coach Carroll made us practice and run a lot, but everyone got along pretty good with him.” This hard work helped the players during the weeks in which the team had to play three games a week to make up the ones missed due to snow. The highlight of the season occurred during the second time that the team played John Yeates. The home team advantage, good shooting, and passing found the Raiders with a decisive victory. Going into the half with a 44-31 lead helped to psyche the team up for a roaring second half as they went on to defeat the Chargers 71-51. But perhaps the most beneficial thing that the JV team received was the experience of playing in a team situation. This experience readied the players who planned to go onto Varsity Basketball next year. As JV Coach Carroll stated, “Most of the players didn’t realize how valuable this experience was.” But many did. and planned to take advantage of it as JV team member Jay Baines asserted, “1 hope to be able to play Varsity next year. And as Varsity Coach Allen said after watching JV game. “I’m looking forward to working with some of these guys next year.” JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 79 Dribbling the ball. Virginia Watford evades two John Yeates opponents. In a tight situation, Shelia Parker manages to keep the ball to herself. Double Duty 80 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL f t was a very good season.” That was the way that Raiderette Beth Oliver put it. Throughout the season, the Raiderettcs captained by Shelia Parker, Margaret Beamon, and Aimee Artis and coached by Miss Nancy Richey, had some important victories such as their 48-44 win over Forest Glen and their 50-41 win over John Yeates. But the girls also had a couple of losses, as was evident by their 64-45 loss to Franklin. In the end, the favored Franklin. In the end, the favored Raiderettes advanced to the semi-finals in the Peanut District tournament only to go down to the Forest Glen Rangerettes. Shelia Parker, one of the captains, had many games as the high scorer, getting anywhere from nine to nineteen points a game. Margaret Beamon was also a vital asset to the squad as she became a member of the All-District team. The Raiderettes were different from many other girls’ basketball teams in that the junior varsity squad had many of the same players as the varsity squad. This quality showed the Girls ' Basketball lean left to right: Front Row — Margaret Beamon. Tri-Captain; Yolanda Goodman, Beth Oliver. Jackie Britt. Coach Nancy Richey. Christine Harrison. Shelia Parker, Tri-Captain; Aimce Artis. Tri-Captain; Virginia Watford. Not Pictured: Violene Sharpe. Sharon Evans, Renee Evans. Ready for a win, Aimce Artis keeps control of the ball as an opponent grabs for it. determination of the girls to have both a J.V. squad and a varsity squad. Despite the difficulties of some girls having to play both games and the fact that they lost a couple of important games, the Raidcrettcs still had, a season of which we could be proud,” beamed Christine Harrison. SHS 45 Central 59 SHS 62 Northampton 21 SHS 28 Kennedy 50 SHS 50 John Ycates 41 SHS 45 Franklin 58 SHS 54 Forest Glen 47 SHS 34 Smithficld 60 SHS 47 Southampton 46 SHS 52 Norfolk Collegiate 50 SHS 41 Central 67 SHS 42 Northampton 22 SHS 31 Kennedy 54 SHS 48 John Ycates 35 SHS 54 Franklin 66 SHS 43 Forest Glen 34 SHS 30 Norfolk Collegiate 36 SHS 48 Smithficld 37 SHS 41 Southampton 35 SHS 60 Smithficld 59 SHS 40 Central 55 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL 81 Students Helping Students With deep concentration President Edward Adams listens to an idea concerning Homecoming. Members of the S.C.A. listen to the problems facing the student body. C orsages, Christmas gifts, and committees? Each played an intregal part in the activities of the Student Cooperative Association. Elections, usually held in the previous school year, were curtailed until October to allow everyone, especially new students a fair chance. Once elected, the members started immediately planning for the year’s events. Homecoming corsages of white mums with a red chenille “S” were sold in November and also presented to the Homecoming court and cheerleaders. At Christmas, funds were collected for the custodial staff. A gift of forty dollars to the Cheer Fund was also collected in December. The Student Advisory Committee was selected to aid the SCA with student - oriented problems, solutions, and suggestions. As Tammy Coker surmised, “I think the SCA is accomplishing much this year with the help of the administration. Student Cooperative Association left to right: Front Row Pamela Jones. Allison Burford. Stephanie Mann, Janice Parker. Roxanne Perry, Stephanie White, Tammy Coker. Second Row Virginia Watford, Teresa Darden, secretary; Betty Jean Wills, RoscMary Hazelcttc, Lisa White. Sharon Stephenson. Third Row Annette Christian, vice- president; Natalie Harrison, Sharon Jones. Bob Chapman, treasurer; Edward Adams, president; Sharon Burgess. Ricky Barnes. 82 STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Bridge Club left to right: Front Row — Curtis Edwards. Donald Burgess. Lisa Artis. Stephanie Goodman. Second Row - Mrs. Linda Keith, sponsor; Keith Woodfin, Stephen Moore. Timothy Wells. Terry Boykins The Craze T he new craze of the country had penetrated the Chess Club. Backgammon swept the country and the club with its challenging, fast-moving action. The sponsor. Miss Sally Butler said, “The Chess Club was a great way to spend activity period.” The club helped improve the skills of its approximately ten members in the strategy of chess and With concentration in his eyes. Rudy O’Berry contemplates his next move. backgammon. Since it was so easy to catch on to backgammon it gave everyone a break from the strict routine of chess. Both games teamed together to form a club “that should become more popular in years to come.” Games for Four ight - no trump, “Pass” and Mother phrases like these passed through the room in the Bridge Club meeting. The club’s goal, according to sponsor Mrs. Linda Keith was “to teach students to play bridge, but mainly to teach them how to play intelligently.” The few members not only learned to play bridge, but other card games as well. According to member Trent Harrell, the club ' s activities were very enjoyable.” Chess Club left to right: Front Row Victor Williams, Tim Rice. Brad Bradshaw. Barry Hedgepeth. Kevin Mason. Second Row Rudy O’Berry, Jack Rawles. Dwayne Watson. Rodney Arrowood. CHESS CLUB BRIDGE CLUB 83 Future Farmers of America left to right: Front Row Mrs. Debbie Strolc. sponsor; Betty Jean Wills. Dwayne Reid. Todd Starling. Dorothy Dunn, treasurer: Mary Brock. Jeff Presson. Second Row — Dwayne Cal vie, Arthur Barrett. F.ric Sharpe, Tyrone Vick, Alfonza Felton, president; Lynn Staton, Alonza Harris. Third Row Terry Mullins. Bill Stuart. Randy Rhodes, vice-president; Michael Claude, James Sandcfur. Lester Scott. David Moyers. Keep it Clean | ntcrcstcd in cleaning up the I environment? The Ecology Club formed this objective for their monthly meetings. To get more people interested in the environment and the club itself, members handed out pens, pencils, and plastic trash bags adorned car antennas advertising the club ' s purpose. Instead of just cleaning up the school grounds the club hoped to alert future paper- droppers from their unsightly habit. As Michael Claude professed, The club gave me a chance to show that I care about our environment. Farming D o you know the difference between a bull and a heifer? Future Farmers of America learned these specifics as they shared new experiences. Cattle judging contests and agri-mechanics were some of the educational experiences, but the F.F.A. also shared in fund raising and in fun. In cooperation with the band, the F.F.A. sold about $700 worth of fruit. The fun occurred when the F.F.A. played basketball against the faculty. Randy Rhodes summed it up with Fun appropriately when he said, “We had a lot of fun but we also learned about farming.” Doing their part for the environment, Kevin Umphlettc and Bryan Bayens distribute trash bags for the Ecology Club. F.cology Club left to right: Front Row Brad Bradshaw, Keith Stacy, Sharon Burgess, secretary; Karen Burgess. Sammy Peachy, Sharon Mahon. Second Row Merritt Vann. Chris Chappell. Gail Simpkins. Brian Wyatt, president; Kevin IJmphlettc. treasurer; Third Row Michael Claude, Jay Baines, Bryan Bayens, vice-president. 84 ECOLOGY CLUB FUTURF. FARMERS OF AMERICA Friendly Competition F ast breaks, dribbling skills, and foul shots were techniques the Basketball Club worked on during the year. The club provided an opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to do what they enjoyed - “shooting two. By playing in a round robin. In the Basketball Club referee Clyde Lundy goes up for a lay-up. Basketball Club left to right: Front Row -- Thomas Dunn, Kerry Boykins. Randy Parrish. James Davis, Kevin Myrick. Thomas Dildy, Lester Arrington, Daisy Rush. Vernon White. Second Row — James Porter, Charlene Banks, Chris Herbert, Edward Askew, president: Joe Small. Clarance Boone, Alonza Harris. Clyde Lundy. Third Row — Robert Barnes, Myers Hunt, vice-president: Carl Mizzelle. Elliot Calvie, Marcus Ruffin, Michael Dildy, Edward Thompson. Robert Jernigan, Adrian Skinner club members were exposed to a competition situation. In the end, a team champion was determined. Club sponsors Mr. Randy Bet , and Ms. Nancy Richey felt practicing the basic techniques paid off. As Mr. Betz emphasized, “The members got a chance to practice their skills, while competing in their teams.” Flipping A rch your back more yelled lCoach Allen, while a gymnastic club member practiced a routine on the mats. Tips like that helped to make a good floor exercise. Members also worked on the equipment such as the parallel bars, uneven bars, and the trampoline. Each member had a specific thing he did best, whether it was doing flips on the trampoline, or walkovers and handstands on the mats. But getting out the equipment and setting it up took a lot of time. Club member Chris Chappell protested, “We didn’t have enough time to practice our routines, but a little time was better than no time.” Gymnastics Club left to right: Front Row — Cindy Thomas. Angie Matthews, Christy Rodgers, Dorothy Dunn, Deborah Holloman. Donna Gautier. Lavernc Bowers. Dale Cherry. Second Row John Parker, Kevin Gardner, Roxanne Perry. Renee Eure, Susan Powell, Arlene Smith, Lisa Davis, Debbie Melton, Tyrone Johnson. Third Row Kenneth Kennedy. Richard White, Terry Mullins. Teresa Howell. Sharon Pierce. Robin Pope. Joan Scott. Fourth Row Bobby Ricks. Tim Davies. Chris Chappell. Richard Parker, Rodney Gay, Richard Brock. Bryan Bayens, Anthony Walden. GYMNASTICS CLUB BASKETBALL CLUB 85 Drills and Skills T he girls as well as the boys got in on all of the activities of the Industrial Arts Club. A club usually dominated by males, the arts began to attract a female gathering. “I like working with wood and other shop materials. It’s not just for boys anymore. commented club president Cathy Richards. The club was led Bric-A-Brac H and-made lamps put a new light on the activities of the Arts and Handicrafts Club. But this wasn ' t the only creative handwork that they spent their time on. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Joyce Wilson and Mrs. Barbara Woolwine the club voted to work on the lamps, which were made of yarn wound around paper spools. Their second major project was designing and making their own string art. They wrapped up the year with decoupage pictures. Summing up the year’s creations. Lisa Stanley professed, “It’s really fun and worthwhile to see your work turn into something useful and attractive. through another successful year under the direction of Mr. Leroy Griffin. Centered around the normal activities of a regular industrial arts class, members were involved in working with the power saw, drill press, and other various pieces of equipment. lising bis expertice, a member of the Industrial Arts Club begins his work on a stool. Industrial Arts Club left to right Front Row — Ricky Barnes, Brady Heath. Brian Robertson. Debra Claude. Sakina Branch. Beverly Coats. Myles Richardson. Linwood Blount. Second Row Ray Peace. Randy Rhodes. Richard Brock. James Sandefur, Bobby Ricks. David Moyers, Tyrone Johnson. Arts and Handicrafts Club left to right: Front Row Mildred Holly, Debra Claude. Gwen Holly. Juanita Boone. Denise Rcinsmith Second Row Linda Lcwter. Jeff Daniels, vice-president: Julia Boone. t-arry Gibson. 86 INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS CLUB Tackin’ Talent W hat are those square things in the hall and who decorates them? The Bulletin Board Club brightened the halls with their display of talent. Under the supervision of Miss Nann Howard, the bulletin boarders were always there in case a teacher just didn’t have time to put up her monthly bulletin board in the hall. They drew pictures, cut out letters and pasted interesting objects together to create bulletin boards which caught the eye of many. Miss Nann Howard exclaimed, “I hope the Bulletin Board C lub left to right: Front Row — Mario Jones, Debra Claude, Sakina Branch. Angela Pierce. club stays around for a while, because it gives students a chance to express themselves, and it’s a wonderful club and I enjoy supervising it,” Helping Hands A group which was on the go to help out was the Teacher’s Aides Club. Guided by Mrs. Roberta Wilson, the Teacher’s Aides busily assisted teachers before school, after school and during activity period. Their jobs were to assist any teacher who asked for help. Some of their jobs were cleaning rooms, running errands and putting up bulletin boards in the classrooms. Robbin Mitchell summed up her feelings by stating, “It’s fun to have a chance to help people, and it ' s fun to be an aide.” Teacher’s Aides Club left to right: Front Row — Catherine Harris. Lisa Artis, Lanila Copeland, Terry Scott, Gary Barnes. Second Row Maxine Copeland. Lester Scott. Sherri Hayes, Pamela Joyner. Stephanie Walker. BULLETIN BOARD CLUB TEACHER S AIDES CLUB 87 Cy c e Not pictured: Mr. Hugh Cross: Chemistry. Mrs. Linda Keith: Biology. Earth Science; Sophomore Class Sponsor. Bridge Club Sponsor. Mr. Gilmer Parker: Biology, Earth Science; Freshman Class Sponsor. Ecology Club Sponsor. “r-� or tonight, read Chapter 16 on l bases, salts, and acids.” “Do all of problems 1-50, they’re very simple.” During the school week comments similar to these were heard by the student body. If a teacher didn ' t give an overnight assignment, he or she gave one due in two weeks. Homework just couldn ' t be gotten out of. Some people complained about homework, especially over the weekends, but it seemed to matter little to teachers. Bryan Bayens summed up the feelings of many when he said, “Homework is just assigned to give us something to do.” However, this was not always the case. Homework was actually assigned to give students a chance to practice what they learned in class and to provide tea chers with an insight on what was really understood. Following homework came the inevitable test. They were given to ensure that pupils had learned the material taught in a given period. Many felt as Annette Christian did, “Tests aren’t so bad, but when you have three in one day, that’s when it becomes rough! The real problem was having to go back and memorize everything you hadn’t, but should have learned. Although most dreaded homework and tests, “Everyone, as Barbara Cathey exclaimed, “dreaded exams!” On exams the knowledge of eighteen weeks of study was tested. This thought produced numerous cases of severe stomach butterflies and other nervous anxieties. As Wendy Beale professed, “The thought of my first exams was kind of scary but it was better than I thought it would be.” During exams, some lucky people only had to attend school for half the day but many used the extra time to study for the next day’s “ordeal.” On the final day of exams, many celebrated the ending of the dreaded event at Piz.za Hut or some other local hangout. Homework, tests, and exams all were displayed on the oblong, white sheet of paper known as the report card. Distributed every six weeks instead of nine, as previous years. 88 ACADEMICS they managed to tell just how hard each person had worked for each class. As the six weeks ended many agreed with Edith Randall, “Report card time really make me nervous and hopeful that I’ve done well. Some teachers give six weeks grades prior to report card distribution while others kept their gr ades “top-secret.” Keeping grades up and making the Honor Roll were both not easy accomplishments and took lots of hard work. This, however, didn’t keep many from striving to achieve this honor. But, just as soon as one report card came out, the vicious cycle began again. 1 : Quizzes in Physics sometimes take a practical form in the lab. The library becomes a refuge for Kirk Johnston as he prepares for his exams. Once a lest question has been thought out, students apply their knowledge. Mrs. Debbie Strolc: Agriculture I. II: Future Farmers of America Sponsor. Not pictured: Mr Wilburn Wilson: Biology. Mr. David Woolwine: Chemistry. Physics. ACADEMICS 89 Not pictured: Miss Vickie Chambliss: Math, English, Science; Freshman Class Sponsor Mrs. Joan Cones: English II, 12; Junior Class Sponsor, Thespian Society Advisor. Miss Mattie Vann: English 10. 12; World Geography 9. Mrs. Lucille V. Williams: English 9, 10; Freshman Class Advisor. 90 ACADEMICS Innovative Work ooks, lectures, and notes weren ' t all that aided in educational situations. Special projects, seminars, food-making, and dramatic interludes were a break from routine. The main idea was that these projects were a learning experience, in the sense that a person often learned more on his own, when he was responsible for the material. So with the focus of the administration on instruction, teachers varied their methods and opened up new worlds. Algebra II and Advanced Math classes had to calculate, design, and color their golden rectangle poster so that a golden spiral was found within. The coloring appeared the fun part, because that was when the spiral became apparent. “I felt very dumb sitting on the floor coloring my project, and I ' m glad nobody saw me. But it was fascinating to watch the spiral appear.” commented Marcus Ballard. Seminars on such controversial topics as prostitution, nuclear energy, drug legalization, and abortion filled the air in government classes. Debates often followed the topics and almost led to heated arguments that lasted for weeks. The seminars and debates were quite effective in opening up a broader point of view on various issues, such as women ' s rights. Jane Bangley commented. “It was a challenge to reconcile the split in our fifth period government class on the E R A. issue.” While there was much debate over who should cook in the home, there was no quarrel over cooking in class. Food-making and tasting was a favorite activity in foreign language classes and in home ec and family living courses. ”1 liked making it but loved eating it.” remarked Amy Howerton as she ate the last of her freshly baked cinnamon roll. Spanish classes would learn of a country and its food so a feast was in store. Government students gather first-hand information from guest speaker Mr Caskey, the Zoning Commissioner of Suffolk. A government seminar gives Wanda Simmons a chance to express her opinion on important issues. The Dwarves (Susan Nurney. Rhonda Hite. Dabney Carr, and Stephanie White) encounter Snow White (Amy Howerton) in “Blanche Neige” at the Second Annual Harvest Festival ACADEMICS 91 Angela Arts Tcicsa Babb Marcus Ballard Ricky Barnes Arthur Barrel) Alvcrta Baton Bryan Bayens fter yanking class rings from Zn seniors and struggling through complicated forms, juniors finally received their class rings in November. For weeks after, hands bedecked in rings of onyx, pearls, or diamond chip received more attention than ever. Peddling programs, selling concessions on the vistors side at home football games, and sponsoring the Homecoming dance were the main money making projects that contributed to the prom’s success. Chris Chappell stated on prom preparation: “Getting an early start helped, but it was a lot of hard work that paid off.” Junior Class Officers, left to right: Betty Moore, Vice-President; Sandy Beach, Treasurer; Stephanie White, Secretary; Mona Lisa White. President. Sandy Beach Rick Beale Eddie Belcher Lavernc Bowers Thomas Bradshaw Rosa Braxton Richard Brock Marsha Byrd Joseph Carroll Barbara Cathey Chris Chappell Annette Christian Beverly Coats Clinton Cobb Tammy Coker Maxine Copeland Michael Claude Dorothy Dunn Alfonza Felton David Gardner Tony Gates 92 JUNIORS Sandra Gay William Golden Meri Grady Susan Green Brenda Griggs Laurie Grizzard Debbie Harrell Alonza Harris Catherine Harris Natalie Harrison Willis Haskins Eric Hayes Boyd Hogan Dan Holland Sharon Joe Charlene Johnson Tommy Johnson Lceland Jones Heidi Kerns Pearlie Killcbrcw Barbara Knight Suzanne Lilley William Mason Bernard Mitchell Betty Moore Lisa Morrison Tcrrie My rick Richard Parker Paula Parrish Lois Peace Keith Phelps Susan Powell Randy Rhodes Audrey Page Richardson Rhonda Richardson Isaac Rodgers Benita Rountree Bernice Scott Sharon Stephenson Lisa Stewart Kevin Umphlctt Anthony Walden LaNac Wheeler Mona Lisa White Stephanie White Wanda White Mark Whitley Wayne Williams Charles Wilson JUNIORS 93 In touch with Setting Iter sight high on a Sedan dcVille Cadillac. Natalie Harrison looks over the selections at Duke Oldsmobile ( adillac Corporation, 2061 North Main Street. A helpful teller is part of the hometown atmosphere at Suffolk ' s onl independent bank. Bank of Suffolk located at 101 East Washington Street. Fast and efficient service for all your car’s needs is found at West’s In ion 76 Service on 802 East Washington Street. Health Insurance, which provides security for slippery weather, is quickly purchased at Vansetnond Insurance Agency on the corner of West Washington and Wellons Streets. 94 COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT Suffolk merchants _ Securities and Sedans A t the magic age of sixteen many students decided it was necessary to buy a car. Duke Oldsmobile-f adillac ( orporation, loc ated at 2061 North Main Street, was happy to sell them one. Besides selling new and used cars, they provided excellent repair, body and fender work, and auto inspections. But unless the students had enough money, they had to finance the car. Two good choices for financing in Suffolk were Bank of Suffolk, Suffolk ' s only independent bank. located at 101 East Washington Street, and Virginia National Bank, located at 210 West Washington Street, both members of F.D.I.C. They both offered loans, checking, savings accounts, and home mortages. And, of course, the students would need automobile insurance. One establishment that catered to the needs of students was Suffolk Insurance Corporation, on 202 Market Street Suffolk Insurance Corporation carried life, fire, casualty, marine insurance, health insurance, as well as auto insurance. Another choice was Nansemond Insurance Agency, Inc., located on the corner of Washington and Wellons Streets. Nansemond Insurance Agency, lnc M also sold industrial, commercial, personal, farm, and life insurance. Both companies were Independent Insurance Agents. For gasoline and road servicing. West’s lInion 76 Service, located at 802 East Washington Street, was a convenient choice for many students as well as adults. Another service station, W hite ' s Spur Station, even had a convenient store. White’s GO Shop, both located at 823 East Washington Street. A sating . account is readily set up for Lisa Morrison at Virginia National Bank located at 210 West Washington Street. Satisfied customers such as Sandy Gay are found at Suffolk Insurance Corporation on 202 Murkct Street. Put a tiger in your tank and a twinkie in your tummy at W kite ' s Spur Station and Go Shop, both established at 823 East Washington Street. COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT 95 Civic Minded H elped along by Suffolk merchants, students took part in several fall activities. The Friday night football game was a main attraction, but rides were scarce to away games. Many found a lucky alternative in the Carr Brick Company truck, which occasionally transported students to and from the games. Aside from this civic- mindcdness, Carr Brick Company, office located at 406 Park Road, provided for many of Suffolk’s brick needs at reasonable prices. But at the game, cheering on the team might have made you thirsty. In that case, many of the students partook of the product of the Suffolk Coca-Cola Bottling Works, located in Wilroy Industrial Park. According to Barbara Cathey, “Coke adds Life’ to Suffolk High Football games. Suffolk Coca-Cola Bottling Works also offered employment opportunities to Suffolk High graduates. Another fall activity, golf, was one enjoyed by teachers as well as students. On a Sunday afternoon, Mr. Betz could be found at the Suffolk Golf Course, on Holland Road. “It is the best golf course in Suffolk,’’ noted Mr. Betz. It also features a pro shop with all the accessories necessary. Snowman builders come in and take off their hats to “add life with a glass of coke. Suffolk Coca-Cola Corporation is located at Wilroy Industrial Park. An early tee-off time finds Mr. Randy Betz leaving early for Suffolk Golf Course, on Holland Road Ready for the basketball game, Dabney Carr hitches a ride with Mr. Bill Carr, of Carr Brick Company, 406 Park Road COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT T hat things would get worse before they would get better seemed a prevalant opinion among Americans, as rising inflation, high gas costs, and conflicts abroad added to the cold weather of the winter months. As inflation rose fourteen percent, so did the prices of many commodities. Conflict in the Middle East caused gasoline to soar above a dollar per gallon. Locally, the gas “crunch was felt by students with cars, especially by those who drove to school. Also on the local scene, downtown merchants professed an “above average year in Christmas sales, despite inflation. The opening of a mini-park downtown added to the theme of beautifying the shopping area to attract more business. A task force of the Chamber of Commerce was organized to “promote pride in the community.” It appeared that Suffolk was planning ahead into the eighties. On the national side, crisis in the Mid-East headed the list of top news stories. The taking of American hostages by Iranian students at the United States Embassy in Tehran continued to infuriate Americans. In Afghanistan, the invasion of Soviet troups caused doubts of a S LT II Treaty, and reminsccnce of another Cold War. It appeared that Third- World Nations would play an important role in international relationships. Ironically, the United Stales was involved in a conflict with the Third- World when the decade began and ended. The country pulled out of Vietnam in a not so honorable fashion, and has since come to regret their intervention. The Seventies has been called the “Me decade. People were less concerned with social issues, as in the sixties. The flower children had become middle class Americans more concerned with the “two-car garage than with “peace and love.” Their hard rock was replaced by the disco beat, as the “disco sound” headed the charts. The sloppy style of the hippies was replaced by the “preppie” look of the seventies. People became more conservative as they faced the seriousness of such issues as energy, ecology, the economy, and foreign relations. A book titled Looking Out for Number One. summed up the seventies in a nutshell. NEWS 97 98 SPRING SPRING A fter the drifts of the record breaking snowfall of the decade had melted away. Spring made its annual appearance. Students started drifting back outdoors as the dogwoods started to bloom. After viewing the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, athletes started their training for tennis, track, softball and baseball. Everyone looked forward to the time when either graduation or summer vacation would free them. Stream of a spring setting sun lead Charles Brown to reminisce of his past years at Suffolk High SPRING 99 Spring Fever A nd what is so rare as a day in Spring? School seemed to be the last thing in anyone’s mind. The flowers had begun to bud and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of love. If school had to be held, why couldn’t it be outside? It was so pretty out there. It only took the song of one bird to take one’s mind off an entire day’s work. The freshmen were beginning to show signs of maturity and self-confidence. After a rather long year, they were cherishing lessons learned about studying for exams and being prepared for class. While some students were concerned with spring term papers, others were preparing for upcoming school events. “I don’t know what to wear,” exclaimed Suzanne Lilley and Barbara Cathey as the time drew near to pose for casual protraits. They were now experiencing a second step on their way to becoming seniors. No sooner had the exuberance of receiving class rings worn off, but there was the thrill of the first of three senior portraits. As if that were not enough, preparations for the prom were also in progress. We promise this prom will never be forgotten,” insisted Tommy Johnson. While the juniors designed the prom, the sophomores were debating the sophomore ball. After all, they were the sophomores and no longer freshmen. “It is our duty to show the whole student body we mean business, announced Janice Parker, class secretary. With a voice of experience, Annette Christian sighed, “If they only knew what we went through. Speaking of knowledge, there was not a class more learned than the seniors. They had their share of prom preparations and sophomore ball debates. All that was left for them was senior day and graduation. “We have done it all, announced Sharon Jones and Bob Chapman. Behavior was not even a part of their vocabulary, and when the seniors started acting like the freshmen did during the first week of school, spring had arrived and the end was drawing near. A completed quadratic formula leaves Tae Kyung Gil smiling. One of the first signs of spring is the appearance of sprouting leaves on Mrs. Cones ' plants. 100 ENVIRONMENT After eight months of school, some students still did not accept the rezoning. Spring fever has brought out the musical side of Sammy Peachy and Trent Harrell. ENVIRONMENT 101 Fluent French B eautiful music of the modern and traditional periods always came from the Spanish room. “Eres tu” was a favorite tunc, and songs for the holidays were sung in Spanish as well. The club also continued a tradition of presenting a play in Spanish during Foreign Language Week. Picture a Spanish picnic joined by Aesop. Three of Aesop’s Fables were presented including. The Tortoise and the Hair, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Crow and the Fox. An array of original costumes made it even more lively. “I think that it was great; the costumes were so unique,” commented Marsha Byrd. Of course, they did not spend all of their lime on producing plays. There was a lot of hard work involved in acquiring the silver tongue needed to speak this romance language well. ffaving French pen pals helps you to read and write French better,” expressed Tae Kyung Gil, president of the French Club. Mixing pleasure with pain, delicious concoctions rewarded the struggle of conjugating verbs. The games Monopoly and Scrabble in French were perfect breaks, and desserts, such as bouch de noel, and fondue were welcome refreshments. Les eleves de Francais became very involved in drama. They produced and presented a play for the Suffolk Harvest Festival, “Neige Blanche”, or in laymen’s terms, “Snow White. In the spring, they presented the French version of “The Wizard of Oz” during National Foreign Language Week. Though acting was a new adventure for the French Club, Connie Soule felt, “we made a wonderful premier!” French Club left to right: Front Row Stephanie White, Lisa White, vice-president; Stephanie Mann, Melissa Judkins, Michelle Bayens, Kim Holly, treasurer; Christine Beaton. Second Row Wendy Beale, Darryl Barnes, Connie Soule, secretary; Tae Kyung Gil, president; Natalie Harrison. Rehearsal for the Spanish play transforms Carrie Goldsmith and Wendy Sandefur into a tree and a porcupine. Spanish Club left to right: Front Row — John Simms. Shcrce Twine. Wendy Sandefur. Ginger White, secretary; Sherri Joyner, Allison Burford, treasurer; Jane Home, Deborah Small Second Row Lisa Stewart, vice- president; Brenda Griggs, Alice Simpkins, Frank Goldsmith, Kaye Beale, Christine Byrum, Teresa Darden, president. Third Row - Carrie Goldsmith, Rick Beale. Julie Ryder. Kelly Carter. Barbara Griggs. Pauline Hayes, Lynn Phillips. 102 SPANISH CLUB FRENCH CLUB On Tape F lipping switches and turning knobs were the motions the members of the Audio-Visual Club went through when offering their services to the faculty. This group of young people allowed students to see themselves in action. After learning the ins and outs of different machines, they made it possible for students to see and to be seen. Edward Adams explained, “The Audio-Visual Club is quite beneficial to those who plan to enter a technical career.” In showing films and making videotape recordings of class projects and seminars, the Audio-Visual Club followed a busy schedule both in and after school. After the tennis team was videotaped in March, Sammy Peachy found, I didn’t think I hit a back-hand like that!” Book Club left to right: Front Row Heidi Kerns, Catherine Garvin, Sakina Branch. Second Row — Joyce Barnes, Lisa Smith. Gwen Pierce, Mario Jones. Audio-Visual Club left to right: Front Row Calvin James. Steve Artis. Ronald Wyatt. Scott Mills. Glenn Parrish Second Row Edward Adams, president; William Jones, vice- president; Lee Trump. Booking It S chool gave students in the Book Club the opportunity to read and use the library. Club members had the chance to read a good Sherlock Holmes mystery or a science-fiction thriller. Many members were intrigued by records of gold-fish swallowing and barrell- jumping as found in The Guiness Book of World Records. Miss Koontz noted, “The Guiness Book of World Records was the most popular book.” Students read books on their own time and reported on them at the club meetings. Some members were interested in reading Jaws while others preferred Star Wars. The club reported stories which motivated students to read. Miss Koontz familiarized them in how to use the library. Miss Koontz noted, “As a new club our membership was small, but we were able to really utilize the library.” A volume of Richard Wright catches Mario Jones eye. AUDIO-VISUAL CLUB BOOK CLUB 103 Skill with Style W ith newly elected officers the Dance Club got a serious start on their dancing. Doing popular dances such as the golie, the cowboy, baseball, and punk rock gave the members a chance to show off their talents. Reasons were varied for joining the club. Norris Francis commented, “Wanting to pursue a dancing career as a dance instructor and being able to show the school what I can do were my real reasons.” Discussing and planning assemblies, disco-fashion shows, and dances were just a few of the club ' s activities. Dance Club left to right: Front Row — Lisa Rainey, Dawn Shaw, Lynn Staton, vice- president. Second Row — Sherri Joyner, Sandra Gay. Loretta Baton. Kenneth Shields. Disc Jockey Club left to right: Front Row — Tony Wilkins, vice-president: Charles Wilson. C.J. White, secretary; Arthur Barrett, president: Johnny Barnes, treasurer. Second Row — Terry Thorne, Linwood Blount. Donny Harding. Benjamin Mitchell. All that Jazz T he Beat Goes On,” a popular song, was the theme of the D.J. Club. Activities that carried out the beat were a field trip to a local radio station, buying T-shirts, and the sponsorship of a dance. Music by stars such as Donna Summer. Teddy Pendergrass, The Whispers, and Michael Jackson lent the sounds for learning to operate equipment, and recognize top hits. As CJ. White put it, “My main reason for joining the D.J. Club was to learn how to be a disc jockey, but I also wanted to hear all those great sounds.” 104 DANCE CLUB DISC JOCKEY CLUB Cue up, Paddle Back Selling Athletics Ping-Pong and Pool f lub left to right: Front Row Mrs. Williams. Clarence Gambcl, Robert Johnson, Dwayne Reid. James Artis, F.ric Hayes Second Row Lenbyrd Barnes, Terry Boykins. Glen Outlaw. Darrell Collins. Third Row Marcus Ballard, president; Richard Parker. S mashing balls and shooting in the corner pocket was the way the Ping Pong and Pool Club members took out their frustrations by the half of the day during club meetings. “The sponsor taught me the techniques of the games, noted Darrell Collins, while Marcus Ballard commented, “The club gave me the opportunity to better my athletic ability.” The club finished the year off with a ping pong and pool tournament. Mrs. Williams exclaimed, “It gave the members the chance to show each other the skills that they had learned, which acquired just as much coordination as the techniques. Ping-pong and pool weren’t just for Saturday’s anymore. S tudents who had received letters for a Varsity sport were eligible for membership in the Varsity Club. It seemed that most athletes participated in other activities and clubs, so the membership was a small four people. According to Coach McCutcheon, club sponsor, “What we lacked in size, we made up in heart.” The club did have various activities which they participated in and sponsored. Members ordered Varsity letter jackets that they could put their letters on. These jackets would service as a status symbol for the club members. In March, the club sponsored a school talent show. The proceeds from the benefit went toward the purchasing of new helmets for the football team. Members also planned to attend local sporting events as part of their enthusiasum for sports. Club member Wayne Williams asserted, “Being in the PING-PONG AND POOL CLUB VARSITY CLUB 105 Varsity Club left to right: Wayne Williams. Daniel Joe. Issac Rodgers, Michael Ricks. Varsity Club gave me the opportunity to help promote my love of sports! Blacks-Builders of America “T had a dream.” These words of i Martin Luther King were resounded time and lime again during Black History Month. The heritage of America was studied in history class, but this month was nationally set aside to focus on the heritage of the American black. History classes discussed the many contributions that black people made in the construction of America. “I think it is important to study the history of black people. It helps everyone to understand each other better,” commented Stephanie White. “Black contributions in the Stream Caicfally choosing slides, Victor Williams coordinates a Black Art History presentation. of American Culture.” was the theme of a choir presentation. It is our goal to show some black culture through music,” explained F.dwin Williams, a polished bass. They practiced several months on Negro spirituals and popular selections by black artists. Several of the female members choreographed a special number as an expression of blacks in dance. In keeping with the theme. Victor Williams prepared a slide presentation giving tribute to those black Americans who helped the advancement in fields such as art, music, science, sports, literature, and medicine. History teachers made a great effort to give special attention to the heritage of blacks in America. They showed filmstrips and gave lectures on such people as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Benjamin Banakcr. Slavery and the underground railroad were great topics of conversations. Martin Luther King ' s freedom marches were also discu ssed in several classes. We have come a long way in history. I just hope that we can learn from the past and appreciate the efforts of our fore-fathers,” concluded Eric Hayes. A chorus of “I.ift Esery Voice and Sing” , the Black National Anthem is sung by Mrs. Jones ' s class to celebrate Black History Month. Research done by Vernon White and Barry Hedgepeth leads them to discover the roots of Black Americans. 106 ACADEMICS r � Mr. Randy Bel : American Studies, In-School Suspension. American Governmenl, World Geography; Junior Class Sponsor, Basketball Club Sponsor. Peer Facilitation Sponsor. Boys’ Tennis Team Coach. Mr. Ken Carson: World History. United States History; Sophomore Class Sponsor. Audio- Visual Club Sponsor, Assistant Varsity Football Team Coach. Mrs. Joyce Wilson: American Government. Economics. World Geography ; Senior Class Sponsor. Arts and Handicrafts Club Sponsor. Not pictured: Mrs. Roberta Wilson: United States History. World Geography; Sophomore Class Sponsor, Teacher’s Aides Club Sponsor. Miss Nann Howard: Art I, II, III; Senior Class Head Sponsor. Bulletin Board Club Sponsor. Mrs. Lenora Jones: Choral-unsclccted, Choral- selected; Choral Director. Not pictured: Mr Martin Smith: Band Director. ACADEMICS 107 Mr. Jerry Allen: Health Physical Education 9, Health Physical Education 10. Driver Education; Gymnastics Club Sponsor. Varsity Basketball Team Coach, Golf Team Coach Mr. Bruce McCutcheon: Health Physical Education 10. Driver Education; Freshmen Class Sponsor, Varsity Club Sponsor, Athletic Director. Varsity Football Team Head Coach, Track Team Coach. 108 ACADEMICS Patience, Time, and Effort M r. Allen ' s comment, “if each person gives one hundred percent. I’m satisfied ' ' seemed to sum up the entire coaching department. Although most coaches felt winning was good, it wasn’t the ultimatum. The ultimatum was. as Mr. McCutcheon said, “The personal pleasure which comes from within when you do your best. When one of the teams lost, the coach usually first pointed out the good aspects of the game and then in upcoming practices worked on the team’s weakness. And if a team won. praise was given along with the good points of the performance. Team motivation was also greatly stressed during the sports seasons. Motivation such as recognition, praise in doing your best, and good sportsmanship were main methods used to entice a team to “get up and go. As Mr. Betz said, “The recognition which one can receive gives him the extra incentive to do his best.” These motivations seemed to also stress the ability as a team to work together, develop self-discipline and good sportmanship between team members. Coaching, as with many jobs, did have its drawbacks. One drawback was the time which a coach had to put into a given sport. Practices during a season were usually two to three hours every afternoon after school except on days of games or meets. At these events, a coach could spend anywhere from four to seven hours depending on the location. All these hours did add up, leaving little personal time for each coach. Another drawback was the money. Suffolk’s coaches are some of the lowest paid in the Tidewater area. If the time, effort, and energy put into coaching is added up, their salary hardly even begins to compensate for the job at hand. Another money problem concerned facilities. The athletic department received money only from the admission charged at games and the fund raisers held throughout the year. Without any extra money, the much needed equipment was not easily acquired. On the other hand, all the coaches felt that the job was well worth the time and effort because of the friendship and ties made with the athletes. As Ms. Richey said, “You have to enjoy coaching to do it. If you don’t, there’s no way that you will be able to do the job successfully. With deep coaccntration. Junior Varsity basketball player Jay Baines listens intently as Coach Mac Carroll explains to him why the referee called the personal foul on the previous play. Miss Nancy Richey: Health Physical Education 9. Hcallh Physical Education 10 . Driver Education; Freshmen Class Sponsor. Basketball Club Sponsor. Girls ' Basketball Team Coach. Softball Team Coach. Mrs. Vivian Covington: In-School Suspension; Junior Class Sponsor, Checrlcading Sponsor. Dance Club Sponsor. ACADEMICS 109 CHARLES EDWARD ADAMS SC A I. VP 3. Pres 4; A-V Club Treas 2. VP 3. Pres 4. Honor Society Treas 3, 4. Peanut Bus Ed 4. AMIE SULESTINl ARTIS FH A 2: Basketball 3.4; Softball 3.4 EDWARD ORLANDO ASKEW Football JV I. V 3. Basketball Club Pres. 3. NANCY PAGE BAINES Tri-Hi-Y Chaplain I. VP 4; Spanish Club 1.2.3; Peanut Tvp. Ed 4; Peanut Club TERESA LYNN BAKER Tri-Hi-Y I. Thespians 2.3,4; Teacher’s Aide 2. Peanut Picker 3; Circ. Man 4 MARTHA JANE BANGLEY Tri-Hi-Y. Pres. 4; Honor Society 3.4; Peanut 4. Band 1.2.3; Spanish Club 1.2. VP 3. MARGARET MARIE BEAMON Basketball V 1.2.3.4; Softball 1.3; Nurses Aide Club Treas. 4. STEVEN LEE BECK SC A 1.23; Track 1.2.3,4; Interact 1.2.3.4; Football V 1.2; Thespians 4; Varsity Club 3. 110 SENIORS [just think a year from now I’ll jJJ be in college!” commented a senior. But along with the name came many important decisions, such as class colors and graduation announcements. Great tension and controversy plagued the selection of colors. “Forget it. I’m not going to wear those pukey colors, they’re definitely crazy.” emphasized Teresa Baker. In the end, however, burgundy and white were the winning pair. The announcement selections were also a delicate matter. As Sharon Jones stated, “Everyone disagreed. After a long debate the selection was finally made. I guess we all want our graduation to be perfect.” Scnior Class Officers, Icfl lo right Sharon Jones - President, Bob Chapman - Vice- President. Susan Nurncy - Treasurer Missing • Debbie Ritter - Secretary. SHIRLEY JUANITA BENNETT Chorus 1.2.3.4; FBLA Reporter 3: Nurses Aide Club 4; Choral Club 1. BFLVA YVETTE BOONE Band 1.2; Drum Major 3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Thespians 2.3.4: Peer Facilitator 4; All City Band 1,2,3.4; Stage and Sound I; Peanut Picker 4. SHELIA DENISE BOWERS Arts and Crafts I; FHA 2,4; Thespians 3. JANET LAMAE BRITT Chorus I; Thespians 2; Arts and Crafts 3; FFA 4. MARK HINYARD BRITT Chess Club 1.2.3. MARY ELLEN BRITT Chorus 1,4; Teacher’s Aide 4. JENNINGS DODD BROOKS Interact 1,2,3.4; A-V Club 1.2; Track I; DEC A 4; Hunting and Fishing 3. CHARLES JOHNATHAN BROWN III Chorus, all city, regional 1.2,3.4; Dance Club Chairman 3,4; Art Club I. SENIORS III WANDA KAY BROWN Green Thumbs 1,2; FBI.A 3, Pres. 4; Teacher’s Aide 2.3. DONALD RAY BURGESS Arts and Crafts 1,2; Bridge Club 3.4 DONNA KAY BURGESS Green Thumbs I. FBLA 3; Teacher ' s Aide 3; Key Club 4; Spanish Club 4. TYRONE LAVELLE BURKS Football V 2.4; Gym. Club 4. DABNEY HUGHES CARR Peanut 3. Editor 4. Peer Fac. 4; Cheering JV 2. V 3; Thesp 2.3. Treas. 4; Track 3.4; SC A 2; Tennis I; Class Sec. I; Tri-Hi-Y I; Honor Society 3.4. ROBERT RANDOLPH CHAPMAN III Football JV I, V 2.3. Capt. 4; Tennis 1,2.3. 4; Interact 1,2,3.4; Honor Society 3.4; Peer Fac. 4; Var. Club 3; Peanut Picker 3.4; SCA 1.4, Treas. 2; A-V Club 1.2; Thesp 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Class VP 4 ANTHONY KEITH CHAVIS Interact 1.2,3.4; A-V Club 2; Football JV I; Baseball 4. JOYCE MARIE CHERRY FHA 1.2; Teacher’s Aide 2; V1CA 3.4. LARRY JOSEPH CISCO Band 1.2.3; Key Club 1,2,3,4; Foreign Language Club 1.2; Jazz Band 2,3; DECA 4 DEBRA ANN CLEMONS FBLA 3. Treas. 4; FHA 1; Chorus 4. TERESA WALKER DARDEN SCA rep. 1,3. Sec. 4; Spanish Club 2,3, Pres. 4; Class VP 3; Track 4. KENNETH ALAN DEJARNETTE Key Club 2.3,4; Chess Club I: A-V Club 1.2; Spanish Club 3; DECA 4 112 SENIORS n s it Wednesday yet?” Wednesdays were everyone’s indication that the week was half over and the weekend only two days away. Early on Wednesday mornings the draggy Monday blues were still hanging on. But as the day wore on, the popular consensus was. “I’m gonna make it after all.” That is, after three tests, two papers, and four meetings. Although weekends rated numero uno with everybody, Wednesdays ran a close second. As Kay Ivey put it “On Monday and Tuesday I am not all together, but on Wednesday I can get it all organized for the rest of the week.” Amy Howerton described Wednesdays perfectly, “It’s like a dark tunnel with the weekend as a light at the end. And Wednesdays are a candle along the way.” Ready for Wednesday to end. Victor Williams heads for the third floor SENIORS 113 ANTHONY RAY DUN LOW Band 1.2.3; Jazz Band 2; Interact 2,3.4. CURTIS LEE EDWARDS Industrial Arts Club 2; Careers Club 3; Bridge Club 4. DIANNA RENEE EURE Gym. Club 1.4; DEC A 2. EARTHA RENEE EVANS Track I; Gym. Club 2; Basketball 1.2.3.4. JUANITA MARIE FANNY Tri-Hi-Y Pres 1.4; SCA I; Thespians 2,3.4; Cheering V 3,4 Honor Society Sec. 3.4; Peanut 1 . Co.-Ed 4 TAE KYUNG GIL Foreign language Club 2; French Club 3. Pres. 4; Honor Society 3,4; Library Aide 3,4. A s the last months of high Is school licked away, many seniors began to seriously consider their futures. “Commencement is the end of twelve great years but it’s the beginning of the rest of my life. commented Robin Moore. For those who were college-bound SAT’s, Achievements and the drudgery of applications loomed overhead. The slow agonizing wait for the “Yes” or “No” letter tormented many. Job seekers labored over forms while entering the vocational world. The dream of a June wedding filled the heads of those waiting only for their diplomas before marrying. As varied as goals were, one thing was certain. Graduation was the first step into the real world. Studying her application to UVA, Teresa Darden thinks about her future. DAVID PAUL GOMER Industrial Arts 1. VP 2; DECA Treas. 3.4. REGINA MAE GOFFIGAN Cheering JV 1. Capt. 2. V 2.3,4;Chorus 1.2.3.4; Nurses Aide Club 3; Office Aide 3; Pep Club I. HOWARD EVANS GRAY. JR Band 1,2,3; Jazz Band 1.2.3; Key Club 1.2,3.4; Spanish Club 1.2; DECA 4. VICTOR JAY GRIFFIN Peanut Picker 1,2. Photo Ed. 3.4; SC A 1.2,3; DECA Pres. 4; Stage and Sound 1 . 2 . SHARON DAWN HALL Green Thumbs 2; FBLA 3, VP 4 TAMMY IVY HARPER Dance Club 2; Chorus 3; Nurses Aide Club 2.3,4; FHA 1; Drill Team 1. 114 SENIORS JOSEPH TRENT HARRELL Jazz Band I; A-V Club 2. 3; Chess Club 4. PAULINE OLIVIA HAYES FHA 1.2.3; Spanish Club 4. ROSEMARY HAZELETTF SCA 1,4; Cheering JV 1.2. V 3; Thespians 3.4; Peer Facilitator 4; Tri-Hi-Y I. DWAYNE CHRISTOPHER HERBERT Basketball Club Capt. 4. LINDA ANN HERTZFELDT FBLA Reporter 3: Gym. Club I; Green Thumbs 2. RHONDA LYNN HITE Class VP 2; Thespians 3.4; SCA I; Gym. Club 1.2; Cheering JV 2. V 3.4. MARJENCELLA LYNETTF. HOLLAND Chorus. Choral Club 4. AMY RUTH HOWERTON Basketball 2.3; SCA 3; Thespians 2. Treas. 3. Pres. 4. Peanut Picker 3,4. MARK JEFFERY HUBBARD Baseball V 1.2; A-V Club I; Basketball Club 2. KAY FRANCES IVEY Tri-Hi-Y 1; Cheering JV 2; Thespians 2,3.4; Peanut Picker 3. Ed. 4. DORA LORRAINE JAMES Green Thumbs Club 1. Sec. 2; FHA; Teacher ' s Aide. JESSE WOODSON JAMES Bridge Club 3; DECA 4 SENIORS 115 ROBERT LEE JERNIGAN Football JV 2, V 3; Stud. Adv Comm. 2: Arts and Crafts I 2,4; Basketball Club 3.4. KIRK DUNN JOHNSTON Hunting and Fishing Club 1.2; Careers Club 3; Library Aide 3,4; A-V Club 4 CHARLES OLIN JONES III Peanut 4; Thespians 4 SHARON YVONNE JONES Class Pres. 1,2.3.4; Track 1.2.3; Thespians 4; Peer Facilitator 4; Cheering JV 1.2, V 3, Co-Capt 4 CINDY ARNITA KING FHA 1.2. VP 3.4 Federation Secretary 3. GLYNDA GAYE LANGSTON FHA 1.2; DECA 3.4. T he name of the game was spirit. Whether pep rallies , SCA sponsored concerts, or singing their own version of “Pomp and Circumstance, the seniors were always ready to show their spirit. Winning the class competition and spirit chain competition during “Spirit Week,” before the Kennedy game, boosted their pride higher. Following in the footsteps of their sophomore float, the senior class float caught first place in the Homecoming parade with “Sink the Mariners.” A willingness to work transformed the dream into a reality. At pep rallies. Seniors show their pizazz. 116 SENIORS LINDA FAYE LANGSTON FHA 1.2.4; Track I; Gym. Club 3. DAPHNE GAY LAWRENCE Chorus 2,4; Dance Club VP 3. Pres. 4 GREGORY ANTHONY LAWRENCE Thespians 4; Tri-Hi-Y Chaplain 4 CLYDE ROOSEVELT LUNDY Basketball JV 1.2. V 3.4; Football JV 1.2; FHA 4; Varsity Club 3; Key Club 4; Industrial Arts Club I. SILVERIA JEAN LUNDY FHA I; Math Club 2; SCA 2.3. THELMA DENISE MILLER Band 1.2.3; FBI.A 2.3; FHA VP 4. Choral 4; Pep Club I DURRELL SCOTT MILLS Interact 1.3. Trcas. 2.4; Football JV I. V 2; Band 1.2; Track I; A-V Club 1.2.4. Varsity Club 3. CARRIE DIANE MITCHELL Cheering JV I; Chorus 1.2.3.4; Gym Club 2.3; FHA 4 ROBBIN RENEA MITCHELL Foreign Language Club 1,2; Pep Club I; Chorus I; French Club 3,4. ROBIN LAVFRNE MOORE Nurses Aide Club 2: FBLA Sec. 3.4. SUSAN BARTLETT NURNFY Peanut 3.4; Class Treas 4; Tri-Hi-Y I; Cheering JV 2, V 3. Co-Capt. 4; Thespians 2. Sec 3. VP 4 FREDERICK HAROLD PANTON Key Club 1.2.3.4; Band 1.2.3.4; Stage and Sound 2.3.4; Thespians 3.4 FAYE LAVERNE PARKER Pep Club I; Math Club I. Sec. 2; French Club 3,4. SHELIA YVETTE PARKER FBLA 3,4; Basketball V 1,2. Co-Capt. 3. Capt. 4; Pep Club I; Gym. Club 1.2; Softball Capt. 3; Teacher ' s Aide 3. INEAS PARRISH Dance Club 3; FHA VP 4; Industrial Arts 1,2. JOHN LESLIE PEACE DECA 2,3,4 CYNTHIA SUE PETERSON Chorus 1.4; Gym. Club I; Tri-Hi-Y See. 4. JAMES NORMAN PORTER Chorus 2,3,4; DECA 2. VP 3.4; Basketball Club 1; Drill Team 1,4. MARLITA LYNNA REID Chorus 1.2,3.4; FBLA 2,3,4; Class Treas. 3; Nurses Aide Club 4. CATHERINE DARLENE RICHARDS Industrial Arts Club 3, Pres. 4; Band 1,2; Art Club X TERESA DIANNA RICHARDS Teacher ' s Aide 1,2; Green Thumbs Treas. 2; Honor Society 3,4. EDWARD MARTIN RICHARDSON Interact 1.2.3,4; A-V Club 2; Football JV 1. V 2.3; Basketball V 3; Baseball 3; French Club VP 3; Peanut Picker 3,4; Thespians 4; SC A rep. I; Golf 1,2; Latin Club I DEBORAH KAYE RITTER Tri-Hi-Y I; Class Treas. 2; Thespians 3; DECA Sec. 4; Class Sec. 4 SHELIA ELIZABETH RUFFIN FHA 1,4; Dance Club 2. 118 SENIORS (q aturday night and nothing to do. How many times did you wonder where your wheels could go? Not too far, thanks to the Arabs and 1 their rising gas costs. Going out of town became a special occasion as prices went up and mileage crept down. Some of the most popular in- town activities included catching a movie and pizza, shopping, cruising, or sitting around and “chewing the fat with friends. But for the most part everyone was relaxing before having to return to the diligent studies of the school week. For a change of p ace. Alan Jones takes off for the Portsmouth bowling alley. LINDA AILEEN RYDER Spanish Club 1.2; Honor Society 3.4; Thespians 3.4; Peanut Sec Ed 4 JAMES THOMAS SALMON. JR Band 1.2.3; Key Club I. Sec. 2. VP 3. Pres. 4; Spanish Club 1.2; DECA 4. ANNIE LEE SHEPARD FHA 2.4; Chorus 3.4. WANDA LORRAINE SIMMONS Math Club I; Chorus 3.4. PAULA LEVISA SIMPKINS Tri-Hi-Y I; Spanish Club 1. VP 2.3; Peanut 4 ADRIAN MICHAEL SKINNER Basketball JV I. V 2.4; Varsity Club 2; Football JV 1. V 2; Baseball V 1.2.4. SENIORS 119 CONSTANCE MARIE SOULE Peanut Picker 4; French Club 3. Sec.-Reporter 4; Track 4; SCA rep. 4; Nurses Aide Club VP 2. LYNN DEANNA STATON Track 1.2; Pep I; Gym. Club I; Basketball 2.3; Chorus 3; DECA Trcas. 4. FFA Sec 4; Dance Club 3, VP 4 JOHN DAVID STEVENS Kev Club 1.2.3,4; Football JV I; Track I ROSA BELINDA STEWARD Choral 1.4; Basketball V 2; VICA 3. TONI LYNN STEWART Thespians 2.3,4; Gym. Club I; Cheering JV 2. BARBARA LUCILLE THOMPSON Math Club Pres. I; Teacher’s Aide 2. BOBBY LEE TRUMP Class VP I; Baseball V 1.4; A-V Club 1.2.4. Pres. 3. GAIl DF.LOISF TURNER Chorus 3.4; Dance Club 3.4; FHA 2.3: Gym. Club 1 . 2 . GIA LAKF.T URQUHART FBLA 2.3.4; Gym Club 1.2,3; Track 2,3; Pep Club I. JAMES ELLIOTT WARD. JR DECA 4; A-V Club 1.2.3; Stage and Sound I WALTER ALECK WARD III Key Club 1.2,3.4: A-V Club 1.2; Spanish Club 3; Basketball V 4; Tennis 4 DURRAH l EE WATSON Interact 2,3. Pres 4. EDWIN DONNELL WILLIAMS All Slate Chorus 3; Chorus 1,2.3,4; Dance Club 3,4; Football JV 1. V 2,3.4 VICTOR WARREN WILLIAMS Track 1.2.3.4; Chess Club 1,2,4; Cheering V 4; Peer Facilitator 4; Stud. Adv. Comm. 2; Band I; Jazz Band I WANDA LAVERNE WILLIAMS Gvm. Club I; DECA 3; Dance Club 4. BETTY JEAN WILLS Green Thumbs 2; FBI.A 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Teacher ' s Aide 2; Assembly Chairman 4; SC A rep. 3. JACQUELINE WILSON Chorus 2; Pep Club I; FBLA 2, Pres. 3. Hist. 4. Not Pictured: JAMES CALVIN ELEY Basketball Club 3. SONYA CHRISTINE FRANKLIN FHA 4 WAYNE AUSTIN SADLER Hunting and Fishing Club 2; Bridge Club 3; DECA Club 4. PRESCOTT SHERROD VICA 1.2; Basketball 3.4; Varsity Club 3. Tep inally reaching the peak of li high school life, privileges were the icing on the cake. Although privileges were few and far between, they had been awaited for three long years. But, each year some privilege seemed to be cut, leaving many to wonder if there would be any left when they became seniors. The few privileges left included having long lockers, and not having to take final exams if one possessed a “B” average. After being cut on in the lunch line countless times as underclassmen, it was time for revenge as seniors were allowed to break in the lunch line every other person. As Mrs. Jones played “Pomp and Circumstance” the time had come to step proudly into the assembly, while the underclassmen stood. This was something that seniors had been waiting to do for what seemed like an eternity. SENIORS R emember the Gold Rush during the 1800’s? Of course not, but gold took a soaring leap in the 1980’s, or at least the prices did. The prices reached eight hundred dollars an ounce before they even looked like going down. Wedding rings, pendants, and even promise rings became very valuable. “Maybe if I sell my wedding ring I’ll have enough money to buy a half tank of gas, ' intimated Mrs. Barbara Darden. Along with the rise in the prices of gold, a gallon of gasoline reached the over the dollar mark. Students were forced to car pool and do some extra walking. This made it a little chilly with all the cold weather and snow. Suffolk had survived it’s largest snow in thirty years. People had been overwhelmed by the winter wonderland, but it increased the pinch put on their pockets. “The snow was beautiful, but the bloom of azaleas somehow seemed prettier to me than ice sculptures,’’ asserted Sharon Jones. It was a rather harsh winter, but it didn’t stop some people, and George Bush was no exception. He gave Ronald Regan and John Connally quite a scare during the preliminary caucuses of the presidential election. As Betty Moore put it, “George Bush has got a lot of spunk. On the democratic side, Edward Kennedy used such statements as “back down president” to try and get ahead. Jimmy Carter didn ' t mean to give him any room. While politicians were campaigning, the Russians were invading Afganistan. They took control of a freedom-loving country. A strong defender of democracy and freedom, the United States did not plan to stand idly by. What exactly to do was the big question. Then it was finally decided that the United States would boycott the Moscow Summer Olympics. Then came the task of acquiring the support of other nations as well. The president sent Mohammed Ali to Africa to try and persuade five of the larger countires to support the effort. He succeeded in persuading two, which was considered a job well done. As Ali said himself, “What other citizen, other than the president himself, could have gone over there and gotten so much publicity?” With all the uproar in Afganistan. instead of the smell of cherry blossoms, the fear of war began to fill the air. Congress was forced with two grave decisions - whether or not to recall the draft, and if so, whether or not to include women. Ironically enough, while Congress discussed women and draft, the Virginia Assembly voted down the FRA for the eighth consecutive year by one vote. Belva Boone simply said, “It’ll all come out in the wash.” Details and Designs T he 225 copies of the 1980 Peanut were printed by Josten’s Amcrican Yearbook Company, State College. Pennsylvania. The representative was Mr. Bob Jaronczyk. Senior portraits and underclassmen photographs were taken by Rick Bisc for Vacaro Studios, a division of Delmar. The paper type was dull enamel, 80 pound. The cover was done in cranberry and ivory from school design. The cndshects were school design in ivory with fire engine red and black applied. Body copy was in 10 point Times Roman. Captions and identifications were in 8 point Times Roman. The Academics sections used University Roman. Classes section used Korinna Outline headline type. The Clubs and Activities were done in Gill Sans Italic. The Sports section was done in Etruscan. The Opening, Closing, Dividers, and Theme sections were done in Friz Quadrata. Stack was used in the Index. Special events were done in Umbra and Broadway Engraved. Color and special effects were as follows: Page 17 — Picture one mezzo-tint screen: Page 36 — 30% Tempo 185; Page 37 — 30% Tempo 185; Page 38 — 100% process yellow. 60% yellow over 100% black duotone; Page 40 — 100% Tempo 185; Page 42 — Four color, 60% process yellow; Page 43 — 60% process yellow; Page 44 — 100% Tempo 185; Page 45 — 100% Tempo 185; Page 46 — Four color, 60% process blue; Page 47 — Four color. 60% process blue; Page 48 — 100% Tempo 185. Photo credits for pictures other than staff pictures go to the Suffolk Sun, The Virginian-Pilot, the Suffolk News-Herald, Rick Bise, Victor Griffin, and Tommie Salmon. The Peanut staff would cxpecially like to thank Donald Burgess for designing the cndshects, Trent Harrell for the artwork on the news pages, and Mrs. Debbie Scott for her patience, time, and effort in the production of the ’80 Peanut. Editor-in-Chief Dabney Carr Assistant Editor Nita Fanny Business Manager — Edward Adams Assistant Business Manager Sheree Twine Summer Editor Betty Moore Fall Editor Jane Bangley Winter Editor - Linda Ryder Spring Co-Editor Mona Lisa White Spring Co-Editor Stephanie White Assistant Spring Co-Editor Natalie Harrison Photography Editor Lisa Morrison Photographer Jennie Alwood Photographer Alan Jones Typing Editor Nancy Baines Staff members; - Bclva Boone, Tommy Johnson, Susan Nurney, LaVernc Randall, Bcnita Rountree. Julie Ryder, Lisa Stewart Toolart setting takes a full afternoon for Jane Banglc Old fogies Dabney Carr, Tommy Johnson, Susan Nurney. and Alan Jones inform the school body of “Why you should buy a yearbook. COLOPHON Academics 58. 59. 60. 61. 88. 89. 90. 91. 106. 107 Adams. Charles 13. 18, 56. 57. 72, 82. 110. 123. 103. 59 Adams. Robert 30. 62. Administration 22. 23. 24. 25 Akers. Debra Aliff, Samantha 21, 26 Allen. Jerry Mr. 85. 76. 77. 79 Allen. Tawana 26 AI wood. Frances Mrs. 52, 66 Alwood, Jennie 123 Arrington, Lester 26, 85 Arrington. Wesley 26. 78 Arrowood, Rodney 26. 83 Arrowwood, William Artis, Aimee 81,110 Artis. Angela 92 Artis. James Jr. 105 Artis. Lisa 62. 83. 87 Artis, Steven 62. 103 Artis, Toby Arts and Handicrafts Club 86 Askew, Audrey 24 Askew. Edward 85. 110 Audio - Visual Club 103 Babb. Teresa 16. 92, 18 Bailey. Unity Mrs. 22 Baines, Darryl 26 Baines. Jay 44. 62. 26. 84, 78. 79 Baines. Nancy 13. 37. 18. 110, 123 Baker, Carlton 26 Baker, Teresa 19. 51, 110 Ballard. Marcus 91. 92. 105 Band 55 Bangley. Martha 13. 18. 51. 53. 91. 110. 123. 57 Banks. Charlene 62, 85 Banks. Charles Barnes, Brenda Barnes, Curtis Barnes. Dale Barnes, Darryl 26 Barnes, Della 20. 102 Barnes, Gary 87 Barnes, James Barnes. Johnnie 76. 104 Barnes. Joyce 62. 103 Barnes, Lenbyrd 26, 105 Barnes, Richard 20. 56. 92. 82. 86 Barnes. Robert 62 Barrett. Arthur 84. 92. 104 Barrett, James 26 Basketball Club 85 Basketball. Girls ' 80. 81 Basketball - Junior Varsity 78. 79 Basketball. Varsity 76. 77 Baton. Alverta 19. 53. 92 Baton. Loretta 26. 104 Bayens. Bryan 38. 44. 92. 56. 84. 85. 88. 92 Bayens. Michelle 26. 56. 102 Beach. Sandra 20, 93. 92 Beale. Howard 15. $6. 92. 102 Beale. Kaye 62. 102 Beale. Wendy 26. 56. 88. 102 Beamon. Margaret 81. 110 Beaton. Christine 26. 102 Beck. Steven 56. 110 Belcher. Edward 92 Bclficld. Chris 92 Bennett. Shirley 20. 54. 111 Betz. Randy Mr. 19. 85, 96. 107 Blount, Lin wood 62. 86, 104 Bober. Dennis 26 Book Club 103 Boone. Belva 5. 8. 9. 16. 19. $5. 111. 123 Boone, Bryant 26 Boone. Charles 26 Boone, Clarence 85 Boone. Georgia Mrs 24 Boone, Juanita 62, 86 Boone. Julia 26. 86 Boone. Michael 54. 62 Bowser, Curtis Bowers. Shelia 111 Boykins, Annie 26 Boykins, Darryl Boykins. Kerry 26. 85 Boykins, Linda 26 Boykins, Terry 83. 105 Bradshaw. Lloyd II 44. 56. 62. 83. 84 Bradshaw, Thomas 92, 20, 56 Branch, Bernard Branch. Sakina 26. 86. 87. 103 Braxton. Rosa 54, 92 Bray, Franklin 26 Bridge Club 83 Britt. Jacqueline 21, 26, 91 Britt. Janet 111 Britt. Mark 44. 111 Britt. Mary 54. 111 Brock. Felecia 21 Brock, James Brock. Mary 20. 62. 84 Brock. Richard 18. 20. 92. 85. 86 Brooks. Dodd 56, III Brown. Charles 54. 111. 98. 99 Brown. Kempis 26 Brown. Wanda 21. 58. 112 Bulletin Board Club 87 Burford. Jean 18. 26. 55. 82. 75. 102 Burgess. Donald 83. 112. 123 Burgess. Donna 56, 112 Burgess. Karen 56, 62 Burgess. Sharon 30. 62. 63. 82. 49. 50, 84 Burks . Tyrone 44. 45. 50. 51. S3. 112 Butler. Clyde Butler. Larry 62 Butler. Paulette 26. 54 Butler. Sally Miss 58. 83 Bulls, Larry 44 Byrd. Marsha 48. 53. 57. 92. 102 Byrum. Cardly Byrum. Carolyn 62 Byrum. Christine 27. 102 Bynum. Audrey 24 Calvie, Dwayne 84 Calvie, Elliot 27. 54. 85 Calvie, Kenneth 27. 54 Careers Club 20 Carr. Cecil 18. 62. 55 Carr. Dabney 12. 19. 18. 50. 53. 91. 112, 123. 96. 57. 75 Carroll. Joseph 92 Carroll. Linda 27 Carroll. Mac Mr 77 Carroll. Roxanne 42, 62 Carson. Ken Mr. 107 Carter. Kelly 27. 49. 102 Carter. Michael Casper. Wanda 62 Cathey. Barbara 88. 92. 100. 96 Chaney. Phillip 27 Chapman, Robert 57. 13, 17, 44. 50. 51. 53. 30. 56. 59. 82. HO. 18. 19. 100. 112 Chappell, Christopher 8. 44. 56. 85. 92. 95. 84 Chavis, David Chavis. Keith 56. 112 Cheerleading 48. 49 Cherry. Dale 85 Cherry. Emmett 27 Cherry Joyce 112 Chess Club 83 Chorus 54 Christian. Annette 13, 19. 95. 53. 59. 82. 88. 92. 100, 67. 57. Christmas 75 Cisco. Larry 36. 112 Claiborne, Pamela 21, 62 Claude. Debra 27. 24. 86. 87 Claude. Diane 60 Claude. Michael 20. 84. 92 Clemons. Debra 21. 54. 112 Coats, Beverly 50. 86. 92 Coats. Cathy 21. 27 Cobb. Clinton 92 Coed Hi - Y 18 Coker. Tammy 21, 53. 82. 92 Colander. Dcrric Colander. Vera 62 Coleman. Earnest Collins, Darrell 27. 76. 105 Community Advertisement 30- 32. 66-68. 94-96 Cones. Joan Mrs. 100 Contents 2. 3 Copeland. Alvin 27 Copeland. Angelo 27 Copeland, Cclestine 62 Copeland. Janice 27 Copeland. Lanita 27. 50. 87 Copeland. Maxine 92. 21. 87 Cornett. Brenda Cornett. Sheila 27 Cromwell, Lisa 27 Dance Club 104 Daniels, Deanna Daniels, Jeffrey 44, 62. 86 Daniels. Timothy Darden. Teresa 36. 18. 32. 51. 114, 102, 112. 82. 53 Davies, Timothy 56. 62. 85 Davis. Eugene Mr. 33, 38, 22. 29 Davis, Floyd 64 Davis. James 44, 46. 62, 85 Davis. Kim Davis. Lisa 62, 85 Davis. Michael 46 Distributive Education Club of America 20 DeJamette, Kenneth 20. 41 112 Dennis, Kelly Dickerson. Kenneth Dildy. Michael 53. 58. 85 Dildy, Phillip 85 Dillard, Barry 62 Disc Jockey Club 104 Dotson. Janet 21. 27 Drill Team Dunlow. Anthony 113 Dunn. Dorothy 84. 85. 92 Dunn. Thomas 27, 85 Durden. James Ecology Club 84 Edwards, Curtis 113 Edwards. Hunter Jr. 27 Edwards, Jacqulinc Eley. James Eley, Janet Eure, Renee 113 Evans. Eartha 81. 113 Evans, Sharon 81 Fads 10. 11 Fall 34. 35 Fall Environment 29 Fanny. Juanita 16. 18. 48. 53. 57. 113, 123, 73 Faulk, Sharon 20. 27 Fay. David Felton. Alfonzo, 84. 92 Felton. April Football 44-47 Fowler, Penny 18. 21. 27 Francis. Norris 54, 104 Franklin. Royland 27 Franklin, Sonya 121 French Club 102 Freshmen 27-29 Future Business l eaders of America 21 Future Farmers of America 84 124 INDEX Future Homemakers of America 21 Gamble. Clarence 27. I OS Gardner. David 15. 56, 92 Gardner. Kevin 85 Garvin, Catherine 63. 103 Gales. Tony 92 Gautier, Donna 63. 85 Gay. Rodney 63. 85. 25 Gay, Sandra 21. 53. 93. 104. 95 Gibson, Larry 27 Gil. Tae 57. 59. 113, 100. 102 Goffigan. Regina 114 Golden, Thomas 27 Golden. William 54. 93 Goldsmith. Carrie 19. 52. 63. 102 Goldsmith. Frank 27. 102 Gomer, David 114 Goodman, Stephanie 83 Goodman. Yolanda 20, 27. 81 Goodwyn, Lola Grady. Men 32. 93 Gray, Howard 114, 20. 56 Green, Susan 93 Griffin, Leroy Mr. 60. 86 Griffin, Victor 20. 57. 114 Griggs. Barbara 63. 101. 102 Griggs. Brenda 31. 57. 93. 102 Grizzard, Laurie 37, 93 Gymnastics Club 85 Haines, Chris Hall. Anthony 55 Hall. Brian 27 Hall. Karyn 18. 20. 27. 55 Hall. Sharon 21. 114 Halsey. John Harden. Darnell Harden. Donald 104 Harden. Justine 63 Harper, Tammie 114 Harrell. Deborah S3, 57, 82. 91. 93. 101 Harrell. Trent 83. 115. 101, 123 Harris, Alonza 84, 85, 93 Harris. Catherine 21. 87. 93 Harrison. Christine 27, 81 Harrison. Natalie 32. 53. 54. 57, 123, 102. 95. 82. 93 Harry. Ray Jr. Harry. Velvet Hart. Darnell 63 Harvest Festival 52 Haskins. Willis 93 Hawkins, Carlton Hawkins, Curtis Hawkins. Debbie 20 Hawkins. Kerry 27 Hayes, Eric 44, 46, 47, 53, 57, 105, 106, 93 Hayes, Pauline IIS. 102 Hayes. Robert Jr. 63 Hayes. Roger 27 Hayes. Sherrie 87. 63 Hazelette. Rosemary 39. 42. 19, 82, 115, 50 Heath, Brady 27. 86 Hedgepeth. Barry 63. 83. 106 Hedgepeth, Ernest 63 Helms, Tana 63 Herbert, Dwayne 115, 85 Herzfeldt. Linda 21. 53. 115 Hite. Rhonda 48. 74. 50. 91. 115, 66 Hobbs. Sarah Mrs. 24. 35 Hodge. Mary Mrs. 24. 25 Hogan. Boyd 20. 41. 93 Holland. Deborah Holland. Lynnette 54, 115 Holland, Robert Dan 19, 113, IIS Holliman, Faith Holloman. Deborah 63. 85. 56 Holly. Gwendolyne 27. 86 Holly. John 18. 54. 27 Holly. Kimberly 9. II. 18. 102 Holly. Mildred 27. 86 Homecoming 50. 51 Horne, Donald Mr. 60 Horne. Jane 27. 29. 102 Howard, Nann Miss 86. 107 Howell. Theresa 26. 27. 85 Howerton, Amy 13. 19. 53, 59, 97, 115, 113 Hubbard. Mark 115 Hughes, Grace 63 Hughes, Michelle 20. 63 Humphrey, Michael 20, 63 Hunt. Myers Jr. 27. 85 Hunter. Charlie 27, 54 Hunter, Lloyd Hunter, Timothy 27 1 Ikenberry, Marie Ms. 58 Individual Summer Sports 14, 15 Industrial Arts Club 86 Interact Club 56 Ivey. Kay 19. 113, 115 Ivey. Wendy 36. 63 Jackson. Helen 49, 54 Jackson, Patricia Mrs. 58 James. Calvin 103 James, Lorraine 115, 52 James. Thomas 63 James. Woody 20, 40, 115 Jefferson, Edward Jenkins. Brenda 63 Jernigan, Robert 85, 116 Joe. Daniel 27. 105 Joe. Sharon 53. 93 Johnson, Andre Johnson. Angela 27 Johnson, Barbara 55 Johnson, Ricky 63 Johnson. Robert 27. 105 Johnson, Sharlene 93 Johnson. Thomas III 15, 17. 18. 57, 93. 123. 66. 100. 56. 53 Johnson. Thomas 44, 63 Johnson, Tyrone 85. 86 Johnson. Wallace Johnson. William Johnston. Kirk 30. 89. 116 Jones. Alan 123, 116, 119, 30. 37 Jones, Eunice 63 Jones, Florence 63 Jones, Jeffrey Jones, Leland 93 Jones. Lenora Mrs. 54, 121, 107, 106 Jones. Mario 27. 87. 103 Jones, Nathaniel 63 Jones. Pamela 54. 63. 82 Jones, Rita Jones. Sharon 100, 13, 48. 19, 82. 110, 116, 50. 53 Jones. William 27. 103 Jones, Yovonda Joyner. Pamela 54. 63, 87 Joyner. Sherri 29, 104, 102 Judkins. Melissa 27, 49, 56. 102 Juniors 92. 93 Kee. Arthur 63. 76. 77 Keith. Linda Mrs. 83. 88 Kennedy, Kenneth 64, 85 Kerns. Heidi 18. 93. 103 Kerson, Deborah Key Club 56 Killebrew, Pearlic 93 King, Angela King. Cindy 116 King. Terrance 64 Knight, Annie Knight, Barbara 93 Koontz, Anna Miss 24, 66. 103 Langston, Glynda 116 Langston, Linda 117 Latta, Danny 49. 25, 24 Lawrence, Daphne 54. 117 Lawrence. Gregory 18, 117 Lawrence. Janet 27. 25 Lawrence, John Leggett. Donna 27 Lewter. Linda 27. 55. 86 Lillcy, Margaret 19. 50. 93. 100 Lundy. Clyde 53. 73. 85. 117, 76. 77 Lundy. Silveria 117 Mahon. Sharon 16. 21. 56. 83 Majctte, Pamela Majorettes 42 Manley, Harvey Mann. Stephanie 49. 26. 27. 56. 74. 82. 102 Marshall. Paul Mason, Kevin 83 Mason, Milton 64 Mason. William 93 Matthews. Angela 13. 49. 27. 55. 85 McCutchcon. Bruce Mr. 44, 47. 105 Mckinzy. William 64 Melton. Debra 64. 85 Miles, Bernard 64, 54 Miller. Thelma 21. 50. 53. 54, 117 Mills. Scott 15. 56. 117. 103 Mitchell, Annie Mrs. 24 Mitchell, Benjamin 64, 104 Mitchell. Bernard 93, 76 Mitchell. Carrie 54. 117 Mitchell. Gwen 27 Mitchell, Robbin 8, 50. 87. 117 Mizzelle, Carl 44. 64. 85 Moore, Betty 123. 66. 18, 19, 57, 93 Moore, Robert 27 Moore, Robin 21. 117 Moore, Shawn 64, 44 Moore, Stephan 83 Moore. Willie Jr. Morrison, Lisa 14, 32, S3, 93, 123, 95 Moyers. David 64. 84. 86 Mullins, Lynn Mullins. Terry 28. 84, 85 Myrick, Kevin 36. 28. 85. 78 Myrick, Terrie 93 National Honor Society 57 News 33. 69. 97. 122 Newsom. June Mrs. 24, 25 Nickelson. Tyrone 28 Numcy. Susan 8. 13. 18. 40. 50. 53,91, 110, 117. 123 Nurses ' Aides Club 20 INDEX 125 O ' Berry, George 28, 83 Oliver. Elizabeth 38. 32, 64. 81, 80 Outlaw. Carncz 60 Outlaw, Glen 76. 103 Owens. Rome 28 Panton. Frederick 55, 56, 74, 117 Parker. Bridgett 21. 26. 28 Parker. Donna Parker, Faye 118 Parkey. Gilmer Mr. 88 Parker, Janice 62. 64, 74, 82. 100 Parker. Jennifer Parker. John 85. 64 Parker. Richard 20. 44, 45, 53. 85. 93. 105 Parker. Sheila 21. 50. 53. 80. 118, 81 Parker. William 28 Parrish. Glenn 54. 64, 103 Parrish. Ineas 21. 53. 118 Parrish, Paula Parrish. Randy 28. 85 Parrish, Roy Peace. John 118 Peace. Lois 93 Peace. Ray 28. 86 Peachy. William Jr. 6. 9, 15. 64. 78. 84. 101. 104 Peanut 18. 123 Peanut Picker 19 Peer Facilitators 19 Perkins. Stephanie Miss Perry. Roxanne 64. 82. 85 Peterson. Cynthia 118 Phelps. Keith 54. 55. 93 Phillips. Jennifer Phillips, Lynn 28, 102 Pi cot, Doris Pierce, Angela 28 Pierce. Gwendolyn 28, 103 Pierce, Sharon 85 Ping Pong Pool Club 105 Pope. Robin 28. 85 Porter. Bruce Porter. James 20. 53. 118. 54. 85 Powder Puff 53 Powell. Sharon 28 Powell. Susan 21, 57. 93. 85 Powell. William III 56. 64 Presson. Jeff 84. 13. 64 Rainey. Lisa 64. 104 Randall. Edith 54. 64. 88. 123 Rawles, Jack 64. 83 Rayburn. Carrie 28 Reid. Dwayne 28. 84, 79, 105 Reid, Marlita 118 Reinsmith, Denise 28, 86 Reynolds. Florence Mrs. 60 Rhodes, Randy 56. 84. 86. 93 Rhodes. Robert 55, 56 Rice, Timothy 16. 18. 19, 64, 56. 83 Richards, Catherine 118, 86 Richards, Teresa 118 Richardson, Audrey 32, 93 Richardson. Krista 28 Richardson, Latricia 64 Richardson. Myles 28, 86 Richardson, Martin 44. 53, 118, 67 Richardson, Rhonda 57, 93 Richey Nancy Miss 16, 81, 85 Rickettes, Neophia Mrs. 24 Ricks. Bobby 28. 85, 86 Ricks, Michael 44. S3. 54. 64. 79, 105, 78 Ricks. Robert 28 Riddick, Jerome 78 Riddick. Willie 54. 64 Ritter, Deborah 19, 20, 110, 118 Robertson, Brian 28, 86 Rodgers, Christy 28 Rodgers. Isaac 44, 53, 57, 93. 105 Rollack, Crystal 28 Rountree. Benita 12, 18, 30, 47, 93, 123 Ruden, Sherry 28, 26 Ruffin, Marcus 28, 85. 78 RufTin, Major Jr. 76 Ruffin, Sheila 118 Rush. Daisy 85 Ryder. Julie 13. 18. 28. 74, 123, 102 Ryder. Linda II. 12, 13, 18, 32. 57, 75. 119, 123 Sadler. Wayne 20, 121 Salmon. James 41. 20. 56. 119 Sandefur, James 28, 84, 86 Sandefur. Wendy 28. 102 Savage, Annie Savage. Carl Scarborough, Robert School Opening 36-37 Scott, Antionctte 64 Scott. Bernice 54, 93 Scott, Charles Scott. Debra 29 Scott, Deborah Mrs. 90, 123 Scott, Jacqueline 21, 53 Scott. Jacqueline Mrs. 90 Scott, Javond Scott. Joan 85 Scott. Lester 64. 84. 86 Scott, Michael 64 Scott, Terry 44. 64. 87 Scott. Tom Mr. 24. 25 Sea bolt, Kathy Seniors 110-121 Sharpe. Eric 29, 84 Sharpe. Violenc 55. 64. 81 Shaw. Dawn 64. 104 Shaw, Ronda 20 Shepard, Ann 54, 119 Sherrod, Prescott 53, 121, 76 Shields. Kenneth 55. 64, 76. 104 Silver, Richard Simmons. Helen 21. 64 Simmons. Wanda 54, 91, 119 Simms. John 64, 102 Simpkins. Alice 29, 102 Simpkins. Gail 16, 56. 64. 84 Simpkins. Paula 50, 119 Simpson. LaVernc 85. 92 Simpson. Shelia Skinner. Adrian 85. 119, 76 Small. Deborah 29. 102 Small. Joe 85 Small. Lena Mrs. 58 Smith, Sylvia Smith. Allison 29 Smith, Arlene 64, 85 Smith, Lisa 29, 103 Smith. Martin Mr. 55 Soule. Constance 9, 50, 120, 102 Soule. Paul 38, 64. 65 Sophomores 62-65 Spanish Club 102 Spirit 42 Spring 98-128 Spring Environment 100, 101 Stacy. Keith 64, 84 Stanley, Lisa 64, 86 Starling. Todd 29, 84 Staton. Lynn 20. 84, 120. 104 Stephens. Darlene Stephenson, Sharon 21, 53, 57, 82, 93 Stevens, Frances 13, 38, 43, 64 Stevens, John 14. 56. 120 Stevenson, Charlie Stevenson. Wilbur Stewart. Jerry 54 Stewart. Lisa 57, 93. 128, 101, 102 Stewart. Rosa 120 Stewart, Toni 19, 120 Stolley, Robin 30 Strole, Debbie Mrs. 84. 89 Stuart, Bill 84 Student Cooperative Association 82 Sullivan. Iva Mrs. 22. 23 Summer 6-33 Summer Ewironment 8, 9 Summer Jobs 40, 41 Summer Vacation 12, 13 Summer Wind-Down 16, 17 Sykes. Viola Mrs. 24 Taylor, Connie Mrs. 60 Taylor. Joe 44. 45, 47, 78 Teachers’ Aides Club 17 Thomas. Alan Thomas, Arthur Jr. 29 Thomas. Cindy 85 Thomas, Lisa Thompson, Barbara 120, 121 Thompson, Edward 64, 85 Throne. Terry 29. 37. 104 Tillery, Joanne 64 Tillery, Tonya 29 Timm, Brian Trump. Bobby 56. 120, 103 Turner. Clinton 64 Turner. Gail 13. 54, 120 Turner. William Twine, Shercc 64. 123. 102 Umphlett, Kevin 56, 84, 93 Urquhart, Gia 21, 120 Valentine. Gail Miss 21 Vann, Mattie Miss 90 Vann, Merritt Jr. 64, 63. 53, 84. 76 Varsity Club 105 Vick. Tyrone 29. 84 Vincent, Michael 64 Wagner. Donna 64 Walden. Anthony 53. 55. 85. 93 Walker. Marie Walker. Stephanie 20. 29. 87 Ward. James Jr. 20, 120 Ward, Walter 8. II. 41, 56. 120, 76 Warren. Glenn Watford, Virginia 14. 50. 62, 64. 81. 82. 66. 74. 80 INDEX I Watkins. Tony 29 Watson, Dudley IS. S6, 55, 120 Watson, Dwayne 55. 64, 83 Weaver. Albert 64. 78 Wells. Joseph 21. 29 Wells, Timothy 64. 55. 83 Wheeler. James Wheeler, La Nae 18. 57. 93 White. Annie 22. 23. 29 White, Anthony 54, 55, 29 White. Columbus 29. 54. 55. 104 White. Francis White. Ginger 48. 29. 102 White, Gregory Mr. 44 White, Mona 19. 18. 21. S3. 54, 93. 123. 102. 57. 82 White. Paula White. Richard 64. 29. 85 White. Ronald 103 White. Stephanie 53. 57. 82. 91. 93. 123, 106 White. Vernon 53. 85. 76. 106 White. Wanda 93 Whitehead. Elizabeth 64 Whitehead. Harriet 20. 64 Whitfield, Barbara Whitfield, Norman Whitley. Mark 8. 20. 93 Whitney. Wanda 64 Wiggins, Sandra Wilkins. Anthony 55. 65. 104 Wilkins. Frederick 29, 55 Williams. Edwin 21. 44, 53. 54. 106, 121 Williams. I.T. Mrs. 105 Williams. Lucille Mrs. 90 Williams. Lynn 21. 29 Williams. Marilyn 20. 21. 29 Williams, Melvin Williams, Sherry 65 Williams, Victor 19. 30. 48. 54. 83. 106, 113. 121 Williams. Wanda 121 Williams. Wayne 44. 54. 93. 105 Wills, Betty 18. 21. 82. 84. 121 Wilson. Charles 40. 93. 104 Wilson. Jacqueline 21. 50. 121 Wilson. Jerry 93 Wilson. Job 65 Wilson. Joyce Mrs. 86, 107 Wilson. Roberta Mrs. 87 Wilson. Rosie Winbome. Tony 29 Winston, Wanda 36. 29 Winter 70-99 Winter Environment 73 Woodfin, Keith 65. 83 Woodfin, Sherri 22. 53, 54. 93 Wool wine, Barbara Mrs. 58. 86 Woolwine, David Mr 89 Wooten, Jeanette 12, 93 Wright. Deborah 29 Wright, Lester Wyatt. Brian 56. 84. 93 Wyatt. Ronald 29 Soloist Charles Brown sings his rendition of “Chestnuts roasting by an open fire” at the Christmas concert. Despite the efforts of a rival Yeates player. Arthur Kee captures the ball. Yates. Tracy 20. 21. 29. 50 INDEX 127 q uffolk. forever, her fame shall never die. The year began with a montage of faces gathered from other neighboring high schools by rezoning. It had been a longer year than usual, but that made the nearing of summer vacation more exciting. Students departed, some never to meet again, and others to start all over again in college, marriage, or the world of business. Even through the hard times, the conflicting of ideas and tradition, the student body became a “melting pot of faces, dreams, and hopes. The memory of Suffolk High lingered on. and a few minor adjustments everyone to make the switch. As Dabney Carr so cleverly put it, “These last four years at Suffolk High have been the best ever!” A s the days got hotter, one thought was on everyone’s mind — getting out. Numerous activities, however, preceded this migration to vacation. Spring sport championships, Junior-Senior activities, the underclassmen achievement assembly and Senior Day highlighted the end of the school year. A very moving part of the program to both Senior Day and the achievement assembly included Amy Howerton’s rendition of “The Rose,” which seemed to appeal especially to all the Seniors. A favorite line said: “It’s the one who won’t be taken, that cannot seem to give. It’s the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live.” Ai part of Senior Day tradition, Tae Kyung Gil and Paul Gomer descend the rose - bedecked stairway. LATE SPRING 129 CREATE THAT UNIQUE EFFECT Thespian C lub left to right: Front Row — Linda Ryder, Betty Moore. Robin Stolley. Lisa Morrison, Janice Parker, Virginia Watford, Marsha Byrd, Beth Oliver, Nita Fanny. Second Row — Benita Rountree. Toni Stewrart, Audrey Page Richardson. Barbara Cathey, Annette Christian, secretary; Kay Ivey, Susan Numey. vice-president; Dabney Carr, treasurer Third Row - Frances Stevens, Debbie Harrell, Rhonda Richardson. Suzanne Lilley, Sharon Jones. Gregory Lawrence, Bob Chapman. Fourth Row — RoseMary Hazelette, Steve Beck. Fred Panion. Amy Howerton, president; Rhonda Hite, Tommy Johnson. Belva Boone. Quickly taking notes about Scratchy Wilson, Hub Kane (Amy Howerton) listens attentively to the storekeeper (Martin Richardson) and his wife (Dabney Carr). W riting their own Christmas play and cancelling the Spring play characterized the year for the Thespian Club. However, while the Thespians were not performing many plays, the other actors at Suffolk High were producing their own dramatic activities. Mrs. Fran Alwood’s Spanish classes portrayed characters from Aesop’s Fable, “El Viejo Narrador” (“The Old Narrator”), with Teresa Darden as the narrator. Mrs. Pat Jackson’s French classes produced “Le Sorcier d’Oz” (“The Wizard of Oz”), with Edward Adams as the wizard. These plays were presented to the student body as part of the program for Foreign Language Week. The American Studies class and the Advanced Composition class also caught the acting bug. Mrs. Debbie Scott and Mr. Randy Betz spent many hours with their class working on props, blocking, and lines. The finished product was “The Devil and Daniel Webster,” with Jennie Alwood as Daniel Webster and Dan Holland as the devil. Mrs. Jackie Scott’s twelve Adv. Comp, students spent many weeks perfecting their chosen play, “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky,” with Jane Bangley as the bride. These plays were also presented for the school and the community, but they took it one step further by participating in the Peanut District Drama Workshop in March, together with other area high schools. Mrs. Jackie Scott summed up the year perfectly: “While I had anticipated working with a large group, I enjoyed working with the small group of dedicated actors who turned out for every meeting.” 130 DRAMA Marshall Jack Poller (Bob Chapman) and his new bride Peggy (Jane Bangley) wail for ihc Yellow Sky train at the station. The fast-talking drummer (Nancy Baines) tries to convince Jose (Linda Ryder) and Juan (Susan Nurney) that he ' s the best in the business. Awakened by the handsome prince (Martin Richardson). Blanche Neigc (Amy Howerton) is greeted by gleeful dwarves in the magic- forest. The French class presented “Blanche Neige” at the Harvest Festival. Wild and woolly. Scratchy Wilson (Rhonda Hite) prepares to blow up the town. DRAMA 131 A Deluxe dob Girls’ Tennis Team left to right: Coach Sally Butler, Edith Randall, Audrey Page Richardson, Stephanie Mann. Debbie Harrell, Barbara Cathey. Robin Stolley. Reaching for a wide shot. Debbie Harrell shows her winning form. for it girls!” was one of Coach Sally Butler ' s favorite phrases and that was exactly what they did. The Girls ' Tennis Team went for victories, and often succeeded. The long, hard hours of running, practicing, and exercising paid off as the girls racked up a 10- 2 season. Their only district loss went to the Franklin team, which won the District Tennis Championship. Barbara Cathey and Debbie Harrell competed in the District Doubles Championship, and went on to win in this category. Cathey and Harrell also competed in the Singles Championship. Ironically, through elimination, they ended up playing against each other in the singles finals, and Harrell won, 2-1. Mixed doubles action gives Stephanie Mann a chance to improve her forehand. SHS 4 Franklin 5 SHS 5 Poquoson 4 SHS 8 Southampton 0 SHS 9 Forest Glen 0 SHS 1 Norfolk Academy 8 SHS 5 Northampton 0 SHS 9 Southampton 0 SHS 5 Kennedy 2 SHS 9 Forest Glen 0 SHS 2 Norfolk Collegiate 7 SHS 8 Northampton 1 SHS 2 N.S. Academy 7 SHS 4 Franklin 5 SHS 5 Kennedy 4 SHS 1 N.S. Academy 8 SHS 4 Norfolk Collegiate 5 A team meeting with Coach Butler gives the girls inspiration for the match 132 GIRLS’ TENNIS BOYS ' TENNIS SHS 4 Chuchland 5 SHS 3 Western Branch 6 SHS 9 Forest Glen 0 SHS 7 Northampton 2 SHS 9 Kennedy 0 SHS 6 Franklin 3 SHS 9 Kennedy 0 SHS 4 Norfolk Academy 5 SHS 0 First Colonial 9 SHS 9 Forest Glen 0 SHS 6 Northampton 3 SHS 8 Franklin 1 SHS 5 N.S. Academy Rcgionals 4 SHS 1 York 8 SHS 9 Monacan 0 In a � olle with his Kennedy opponents. Tommy Johnson prepares to place a drop shot. In a shut-out match against Forest Glen, Barry Hedgepeth rushes in for a forehand shot The Ready Position new coach with yoga exercises and different innovations doesn ' t often produce an undefeated team. However, the boys’ tennis team had this exact experience. During practice they jumped rope and practiced yoga. On the court they showed their true talent by winning every district match, including the district title. Singles Bob Chapman and Sammy Peachy battled it out for first place, with Peachy winning the title of District champion. In doubles action. Chapman and Peachy teamed up to defeat their competition to capture the District Doubles Championship. Outside the district, the boys’ and girls’ teams paired together in a mixed doubles match with Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. Boys’ Tennis Team left to right Coach Randy Betz, Brad Bradshaw. Bob Chapman. Greg Strickland. Arthur Kec. Tommy Johnson. Sammy Peachy. Barry Hedgepeth GIRLS’ TENNIS BOYS’ TENNIS 133 Bovs SHS 3 Foresl Glen 8 Smithficld 77 John Ycates 8 1 Vj SHS 14 Vi Forest Glen 48 V? Kennedy 96 SHS 3 South Hampton 48 North Hampton 106 SHS 8 Franklin 34 City Championship Central 126 SHS 7 Forest Glen 28 1 ? Kennedy Girls 49 John Ycates 9 1 1 7 SHS 1 Forest Glen 45 Smithficld 67 John Ycates 35 SHS 22Vi Forest Glen 81 Kennedy 27 ' -7 SHS 5 South Hampton 55 North Hampton 78 SHS 6 Franklin 49 City Championship Central 85 SHS 121 Forest Glen 38 Kennedy District Meet SHS 2 23Vi John Yeates 68 134 TRACK A Test For the Team s in years past, both the boys’ and girls’ track teams suffered with a loss in members. When practice began in late February, both teams had a favorable number of people. But by the end of the season, only twelve were remaining. Of these remaining twelve, only three were returning lettermen; consequently, this left the team with nine relatively inexperienced members. But through strenous workouts and dedication. Coach McCutcheon worked with the young athletes to build up their skills for the upcoming meets: The 1980 Suffolk Track Team was comprised of many individuals who were participating for the first time. These people, along with our three seniors, were the hardest working group that SHS has had for some time. Their efforts were rewarded through many personal records and two Regional meet entries. I am looking forward to a fine season with this group next year.” The quality of the season was shown as eleven of the twelve members won junior varsity or varsity letters. Sharon Jones was awarded the Most Valuable Player; and also received recognition along with Victor Williams for placing in the District meet. They then advanced to the Regional meet, Williams in the 440 yard dash, and Jones in the discus. Concentration and effort arc revealed by Dabney Carr as she pa rticipates in the track meet. Track Team left to right: Front Row Wanda Whitney. Allison Burfbrd, Sharon Jones, Julie Ryder, Annette Christian. Dabney Carr. Second Row — Dale Kennedy, Victor Williams. Jay Baines, Isaac Rodgers, Frank Goldsmith, Terry Scott. TRACK 135 Warming Up f the softball season had been extended a few more weeks, we would have had a championship team,” commented Coach Nancy Richey at the Sports Award Assembly. The team ' s Most Valuable Player. Sheila Parker, and most improved player, Jennie Alwood, led the team to a final 3-5 record. However, the team began the season with a very slow start. “I felt our losing streak was due to the strenuous exercise inflicted by Assistant Coach Ellis, slated Jennie Alwood. But the team ' s hard work paid off during the last three games. It’s first win came in a close game between Forest Glen, with a final score of 9-8. Then the Lady Raiders won the game against Franklin (18- 13) and Kennedy (3-1). Girls’ Softball Team left to right: Front Row - Jennie Alwood, Yolanda Goodman. Sharon Joe. Violenc Sharpe. Aimcc Artis, Sheila Parker. Second Row Janice Parker. Jackie Britt, Sandy Gay. Alverta Baton, Jackie Scott. Lisa Davis. Coach Nancy Richey. SHS 3 John Yeates 16 SHS 5 Northampton IK SHS 15 Smithfield 16 SHS 1 Southampton 9 SHS 2 Central 21 SHS 9 Forest Glen 8 SHS 18 Franklin 13 SHS 3 Kennedy 1 After a strong drive down the green. Jack Rawles observes his ball land in the middle of the fairway. Golf Team left to right: Coach Jerry Allen. Ricky Barnes. Walt Ward, Jack Rawles. Bobbv Ricks. 136 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL GOLF BASEBALL SHS SHS SHS SHS SHS SHS SHS SHS 0 John Ycates 3 Northampton I Smithfield I Southampton 1 Central 2 Forest Glen 1 Franklin 2 Kennedy Hitting For Homg SHS 306 Franklin 271 SHS 321 Forest Glen 292 SHS 316 Forest Glen 301 alternated pitching, but Merritt Vann occasionally stepped in to relieve them. With Merritt Vann and Robert Barnes ' hitting abilities, the Raiders managed to bring home the runs, while Kevin Umphlett captured fly balls in the outfield. As the season came to a close, the players were honored at the Sports Awards Assembly, and Jerry W ilson was named the Most Valuable Player. ore ! This cry was often heard g from players of the Golf Team as they teed off at the Suffolk Golf Course. Decisions such as whether to use a 5-iron or a No. 2 wood driver were met by the players as a “green” coach and team learned much about the game of golf. “In the beginning of the season I was worried that my inexperience would hurt the team. But after ‘boning-up ' on the game and having a bunch of eager learners, my doubts dwindled. Coach Allen summed up his feelings about the season. Even though the year wasn’t a winning one. each member of the team felt he had participated in a valuable experience. As Jack Rawles felt, “It was fun to watch how all of us improved from the first practice to the actual matches. It was very worthwhile.” At the annual Sports Assembly. Ricky Barnes was awarded the Most Valuable Player honor. “I was really surprised. It must have been my long drives asserted Barnes. Coach Allen assured him it was when he jokingly staled, “Next year we really need to work on our putting and aim. Those trees can’t take another year of us.” Baseball Team left to right Front Row Robert Barnes. Anthony While. Kevin Umphlett. Jerry Wilson, Wayne Williams. Eric Hayes. Second Row — Coach Greg White. Merritt Vann. Adrian Skinner, Michael Ricks. Richard Silver As a Kennedy player slides, both Merritt Vann and Eric Hayes go for a tag. Pan For The Course T m t was a long season.” staled Coach White of the building year for the Raider baseball team. With only two seniors on the team, the remaining members concentrated on gaining experience and expertise. Although the team went winless, they did score in every game except their opener, which was an improvement over five scoreless games of last year. Adrian Skinner and Jerry Wilson GIRLS’ SOFTBAl l GOLF BASEBALL 137 SHINING r he goal of shooting for the top challenged students throughout the year. Recognition for those who met tough challenges came at the Underclassmen Awards Assembly, the Sports Awards Assembly, Senior Day, and Graduation. Graduation featured the awarding of scholarships as well as department medals. OUT UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS Michelle Bayens Freshman Scholarship Medal Robert Adams Sophomore Scholarship Medal Jennie Alwood Junior Scholarship Medal SPORTS AWARDS Bryan Bayens Most Valuable Player. Football (Defense) Tyrone Burks Most Valuable Player. Football (Offense). Joe Taylor Tom Sykes Award Prescott Sherrod Most Valuable Player, Boys ' Basketball (Defense). Adrian Skinner Most Valuable Player. Boys ' Basketball (Offense) Shelia Parker Most Valuable Player, Girls’ Basketball Jerry Wilson Most Valuable Player. Boys ' Baseball Shelia Parker Most Valuable Plaver. Girls’ Softball Sharon Jones Most Valuable Plaver. Track. GRADUATION Medals Martha Jane Bangley English Medal, donated by the English Department. Suffolk High School Tae kyung Gil Mathematics Medal, donated by the United Virginia Bank Scaboard National. Martha Jane Bangley Spanish Medal, donated by the Foreign Language Department. Suffolk High School. The American Legion chose Eric Hayes and Marcus Ballard to attend Boys Stale at Lynchburg College. Recipient of the Vocational Medal. Sheila Parker also rccicves the Girls’ Athletic Medal. 138 ACHIEVEMENTS SENIOR DAY Tae Kyung Gil French Medal, donated by the Foreign Language Department. Suffolk High School. Shelia vette Parker Vocational Medal, donated by the Business Department. Suffolk High School Gin Laket I rquharl Vocational Medal, donated by the Business Department, Suffolk High School Martha Jane Bangley Social Studies Medal, donated by the Social Studies Department. Suffolk High School. Tae Kyung Gil Physics Medal, donated by the Science Department. Suffolk High School Donald Ray Burgess Art Medal, donated by the Art Department. Suffolk. High School. Tae Kyung Gil Suffolk School Board Scholarship Medal Martha Jane Bangley The Helen M Boudictte General Excellence Medal, donated, anonymously. Robert Randolph Chapman III Boys ' Athletic Medal. Shelia Yvette Parker Girls ' Athletic Medal Robert Randolph Chapman III Boys ' Activities Medal Dabney Hughes Carr Girls’ Activities Medal. Amy Ruth Howerton Drama Medal. Rhonda Lynn Hite Drama Medal. Scholarships Belva Y ette Boone The Fahoca Club SIOO. Thelma Denise Miller The Chums Club $100 Nancy Page Baines - Suffolk Credit Womcn- International SIOO. Waller Aleck Ward. Ill Key Club (SHS) Robert Hunter Traylor Scholarship $200 Victor Warren Williams Alpha Iota Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity $250. Teresa Walker Darden Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship $700. Belva Yvette Boone Suffolk Boosters Club. Inc. - $500 Teresa Walker Darden Business and ProfesMon.il Women ' s Club S K Belva Yvette Boone Walter Cecil Rawls and Ella Freeman Rawls Educational Trust Scholarship $1400 Martha Jane Bangley The Alumni Freshman Scholarship University of Tennessee at Chattanooga $1500. Underclassmen Betty Moore and Mona Lisa White were chosen to attend Girls State in Farmville. During the dedication of The Peanut, editor Dabney Carr presented Mrs Soule with a copy of the yearbook. A SPRING GALA Amy Howerton contributed her talent with her rendition of “The Rose”. Numerous awards were presented by Mrs. Bailey and department heads, with the 1980 Peanut given by Dabney Carr to the Soule family. As the juniors presented their song, the seniors remembered treasured moments, thought ahead to graduation, and looked forward to spending the rest of their day either on the beach or at Sandbridge. A standing ovation accompanied the presentation of the senior flag to Miss Nann Howard. “How mans ketchups you got?” A cafeteria worker plans to blow away an unsuspecting student during one of the senior skits. l fter sitting through three r previous Senior Days, the class of 1980 finally had their chance at the limelight. Determined to make Senior Day 1980 the best ever, the seniors began planning their song a year in advance, and other preparations started a month early All of the practice and planning paid off as the big day arrived. Senior girls carefully kept their white dresses from any speck of dirt, while the boys accustomed themselves to their suits and the heat. Although the day began with rain, the weather cooperated in time for the traditional march down the front steps for the flagpole ceremony conducted by Reverend C.J. Word, following the recessional, the seniors and their guests proceeded to the cafeteria for refreshments before going to the gym for the final events. The senior song surprised everyone with its upbeat tone, the skit was a big success, and The rain subsided and the sun shone as the Reverend C.J Word expressed his words of inspiration. ACHIEVEMENTS SF.NIOR DAY 139 DANCE WITH TEE jfTAKyf M v he most impressive aspect of II the prom was that any willing junior could work towards the creation of the murals. It wasn ' t just confined to the artistic members of the class,” said senior sponsor, Mrs. Barbara Woolwine. As May 23 began to creep up, anxious members of the junior class worked in the afternoons and almost every night despite term paper assignments and jobs. Juniors began to re-create scenes from such Broadway hits as Annie, Cabaret, The Wiz, and the Sound of Music. Finally the magic day arrived. Before the dance most couples enjoyed a dinner at the Omni or the Seawall. But some industrious girls such as Dabney Carr, Susan Nurney and Rhonda Hite cooked a lasagna dinner for their dates. As they were introduced, senior girls dressed in white and their dates in tuxs marched proudly through the archway. Next, everybody settled back to enjoy the floor show, based on the theme “Marvelous Musicals.” Underclassmen participated in various skits such as Annie, the Wiz, and Cabaret. Suddenly everyone was quiet as Mrs. Bailey announced: “The prom queen for 1980 is . . . Sharon Jones.” Sharon was congratulated and crowned by Mrs. Bailey. A screaming, wild commotion could be heard as everyone rushed to the dance floor while Redymix played “Cars” by Gary Newman. Redymix, well received by most students, was as Victor Griffin said, “The best band Suffolk has had in four years.” Aa their names are announced, Sharon Jones and Wayne Williams proceed to the dance floor with programs in hand. PROM TCNII ' GHIPS THE Nieimr I t was 1:45 the afternoon before graduation and a group of about fifty seniors were waiting in a line for Mr. Davis to hand out thirty- five extra tickets for graduation. Every senior had received their four tickets, but since entire families and a few friends had begged for seals, almost every senior needed at least one more ticket. Teachers walking by with their tickets in hand were objects of envy and of attempts like “Aw, come on Miss Vann, you know that you don’t need that ticket. Even after all of the hectic last minute preparation and pleading for tickets, graduation remained a special event. June tenth was the culmination of twelve years of school work in five seconds as graduates received their diplomas. It was the last step in their high school careers and the first step toward their futures. I couldn’t believe that it was actually happening, exclaimed Kay Ivey, voicing many others’ sentiments on the occasion. State Senator Richard Holland advised the graduates on the “ladder of success, as he assured them that financial success doesn ' t nessarily bring happiness. Deserving senior received awards, scholarships, and recognition for their achievements from Mrs. Bailey. The class of 1980 began what might become a tradition by performing their totally original Senior Song at graduation. “Our song really put the final touch on graduation, and it ' s great to know that we were the first class to include the song in commencement, asserted Trent Harrell. As lime counts down, caps are straightened and seniors begin to line up. Cheers and screams of joy resound through the halls as the first group of graduates recess. 142 COMMFNCEMFNT At the closing of graduation exercises. Victor Griffin and Trent Harrell set an uplifting beat to the Senior Song, a first at commencement ceremonies. Flashes from cameras and smiling faces greeted seniors as they marched into the auditorium. During one of her trips to the stage. Jane Bangley receives the Spanish Medal Diplomas in hand, graduates sing “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow for the last lime. COMMENCEMENT 143 R ight after the bell rang on the last day of exams one piercing, continuous scream echoed through the halls as students headed for the front doors and freedom. The year was over and everyone had survived the switch. Although in the beginning some had thought it wouldn ' t work smoothly, their doubts were proved wrong as transfer students became involved in school activities. There were some expected disappointments in sports, but the unexpected successes, like the prom, seemed to override them. Every aspect of high school life had been affected by the switch, but we had pulled through with flying colors - bright red and white. At the prom the electric guitar player from “Redymix add re t to the evening’s music. Camera halt used the nice spring weather to fill up snapshot album with pictures of friends. At Ike Senior Day Assembly Mr Bailey presents Bob Chapman and Dabney Carr with the Boys’ and Girls ' Activities Awards Aa uproariously happy Joey Cisco and Fred Panton speculate on what they will be like twenty yean from graduation night. 144 CLOSING