Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1983 volume:

THE PEANUT VOLUME 61 Volume 61. The Peanut, Suffolk High School, North Saratoga Street. Suffolk, Virginia; published by Delmar Printing Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. Seniors Randy Parrish and Bruce Porter rest between classes in front of the API office. Members of the Flag Corps practice after school with the aid of aluminum poles. INTRODUCTION 1 THE NEW CYCLE This year SHS began a new cycle. First we were regrouped to Single A district; with this change we adopted a change in colors. Various faculty members either left or were transferred, giving SHS s faculty a new image with new ideas. One of last year s traditions, the prom, is an event that every student in high school looks forward to in their junior and senior years. Senior Day is another traditional cycle at SHS. Through each passing year, the events at SHS are followed in their traditional order, thus another cycle begins. “Pocket Edition” entertains at the prom. Get down and boogie! Mr. Parker sneaks a minute away to enjoy a snack. Kim Holly and her date take a break from dancing to enjoy refreshments with Mrs. Dunlap. 2 INTRODUCTION The student body salutes the Seniors at the Flag Pole ceremony. Proudly, Seniors march down the front steps on Senior Day. Juniors sing their farewell to the graduating Seniors. Sharon Evans, Virginia Watford and Lisa Stanley present a token of their appreciation to Mrs. Joyce Wilson and Mrs. Nan Orr. INTRODUCTION 3 AN EXTRA SPECIAL TEACHER . . . A teacher who takes the extra step with her students—she goes the extra mile—ALWAYS. It is really extraordinary to find an instructor who not only keeps students interested in class, but also gives them the incentive to take the extra step. Eager to bend the lesson plans for something special, she is the type of teacher that every student wishes to have and is proud to have had. For these reasons, the yearbook staff is honored to dedicate the 1983 Peanut to our teacher and friend . . . . . . MRS. ROBERTA WILSON 4 INTRODUCTION DEDICATION CYCLES ’83 THE TEACHING CYCLE THE EXTRA CYCLE THE WINNING CYCLE THE VICIOUS CYCLE THE BUSINESS CYCLE INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 THE TEACHING CYCLE The staff of a school is made up of so many people in so many positions— teachers as well as administrators. The teachers help the students to teach themselves, and the administrators help the teachers to teach better. Some of the administrators were teachers at Suffolk High School not so very long ago, and some teachers were even students here. The cycle of student to teacher to administrator never ends, just as the learning cycle never ends. Unity C. Bailey, Madison College, B.S., Secondary Education (Math); Old Dominion University, M S., Guidance and Counseling, C.A.S., Administration. John E. Jones, B.A., Virginia State University; M.A., Hampton Institute. Joyce Greene, Bookkeeper Mrs. Sarah Hobbs, Secretary ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Mildred Jones, Secretary OFFICE HELP “As you walk into the building, take a left, and it’s the second door on the left.” Directions to the main office — a place every student went at one time or another during the course of a week. The office was the operating room for every administrator in the school. Mrs. Unity C. Bailey, principal, was in her office only a minute amount of time during the day because most of her time was spent solving a problem or interacting with students. The same was true for assistant principal, Mr. John E. Jones. When not taking care of attendance or a disciplinary problem, Mr. Jones could be seen wandering about the school. Mrs. Sarah Hobbs and Mrs. Mildred Jones assisted Mrs. Bailey and Mr. Jones with their secretarial skills to run the school with the most efficiency. Also running the school with the utmost ability was Mrs. Fran L. Alwood, guidance director. Mrs. Alwood did all of the scheduling and student work, especially with seniors and graduation. And in the money department was Mrs. Joyce Greene, bookkeeper. Mrs. Greene balanced the books and helped student treasurers and money handlers to responsibly take care of business. Frances L. Alwood, Randolph Macon Womans College, B.A., English and Philosophy, Old Dominion Univer¬ sity. M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling. ADMINISTRATION 7 FACULTY SYLVIA J. BOND, Norfolk State University, B.A., English. English. Public Speaking BONNIE CAVENDER, Old Dominion University, B.A., Spanish. Spanish GAILV. BESS, Virginia State University, B.S., Business Education. Business Education CHARLENE E. CHRISTIAN, Virginia State University, B.A., English, Journalism. English JAMES L. DABNEY, Virginia State University, B.S., Health, Physical Education, Driver Education. Driver Education VIVIAN P. COVINGTON, Elizabeth City State Uni¬ versity, B.S., Social Science. History 8 FACULTY DEBORAH W. FORD, Longwood College, B.A., Art Education, French. Art J.T. GRAY, JR., Virginia State University, B.S., Agricultural Science Agriculture MICHELE DUNCAN, Old Dominion University, B.S., Distributive Education. Distributive Education BARBARA F. DARDEN, Livingstone College, B.S., Business Education. Business Education KAY F. DUNLAP, East Carolina University, B.S., English English. American Studies ROCKY FALLS, Bridgewater College. B.S.. Health Physical Education; Radford University, M S., Physical Education, Counseling (minor). Health Physical Education FACULTY 9 FACULTY HOMEWORK IS FOR TEACHERS, TOO Students aren’t the only ones in school who have “homework.” Teachers devote a great deal of effort and time, before and after school, to prepare everyday lessons. Teaching involves more than just reading from a textbook or lecturing. They must also supply ideas, initiative, and enthusiasm which stimulates students to want to learn. Devoting much of their time to countless inservices is another part of preparing for classes. Mrs. Rosella Sanders makes a point of the com¬ pound subject in the sentence on the board. Plenty of practice is required of Mrs. Lenora Jones and the chorus to produce a professional program. Mrs. Julia Liggins pauses while moving audio visual equipment to have her picture taken. LEROY GRIFFIN, Norfolk State University, B.S., Industrial Art, Carpentry, Day Trade, General Math. Industrial Arts M B. IKENBERRY, James Madison University, B.A., English; University of Virginia, M.A., English. Latin MATT KING, James Madison University, B.S., Marketing and Distributive Education. Education for Employment 10 FACULTY LENORA W. JONES, Virginia State University, B.S., Music Education (Choral). Choral JULIA A. BUTLER LIGGINS, St. Paul’s College, B.S., English; Virginia State University, M S., Educational Media. Librarian GLENN J. LELAND, Fredonia State University, B.M., Education Band DEBBIE F. MACINNES, Old Dominion University, B.S., Secondary Education, English. English ROBERT MACTAGGART, George Washington Univer¬ sity, A.A.; Michigan State University, B.A., French, Geography, Education. French FACULTY 11 FACULTY LAURA O. MORRIS, College of William and Mary, B.A., Mathematics. Math GILMER C. PARKER, Virginia Wesleyan College, B.A., Biology. Earth Science, Biology FLORENCE W. REYNOLDS, Virginia State University, B.S., Business Education. Business Education NANCY RICHEY, Ferrum Junior College, Longwood College, B.S., Physical Education. Health. Physical Education SHARON M. RHODES, Virginia Union University, B.S., Mathematics. Math ROSELLA R. SANDERS, Norfolk State University, B.A., Sociology; Old Dominion University, M. Ed., Special Education. Special Education 12 FACULTY MARY N. TAYLOR, Longwood College. B.S., Home Economics. Home Economics LENAT. SMALL, Westhampton College, University of Richmond, B.A., History. Math GRETCHEN WATSON, North Carolina A T, B.S., Chemistry. Chemistry JOYCE B. WILSON, Virginia State University, B.A., Social Science. Geography, Government WILBURN WILSON, Knoxville College, B.S., Educa¬ tion; Virginia State University, M S., Biology. Biology. Earth Science ROBERTA B. WILSON, S t. Pauls College, B.S., Social Science. Geography. Government FACULTY 13 THE EXTRA CYCLE Each month, on the first Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., activity schedule allowed for the schools clubs to meet. Everything from dramatics to industrial arts went on during the forty-five minute period. In addition to organizations that met during this time, there were numerous clubs that met before and after school, and even at night, to carry on their business. So students were able to belong to many different clubs depending on when they got together. Some students spread themselves among as many as five or six clubs, but were happy to have the opportunity to join them. 14 CLUB DIVIDER Chorus left to right: Front row —Tracy Edwards, Yvette Wilson, Tony Copeland, Linda Porter, Robin Hardy. Second Row —Yolanda Ricks, Lisa Branch, Frank Bray, C.J. White, Tracy Yates, Marilyn Williams. Third Row— Terrie Wright, Vickie Franklin, Sharon Moore. Amanda Riddick. To prepare for concerts and competitions, the Chorus practices each morning under the direc¬ tion of Mrs. Lenora Jones. MUSICALLY TALENTED Musical activities and students went hand in hand throughout the school year. During “Music in Our Schools” week, students gave daily announcements and donned badges advertising the week’s importance. Chorus and band students alike benefitted from the week and from the school’s musical curricula. The chorus and the choral ensemble had a busy year in school and regional events. In the fall, regional chorus tryouts were held in the school auditorium, and two students were picked from our chorus. The choral ensemble entertained at many assemblies, including the Black History program where they sang traditional Negro Spirituals. The band, while small in numbers, accomplished many things. The annual citrus fruit sale brought in money for the group. More musically related activities included the Christmas and spring concerts with the chorus. The marching Raiders got an additional boost from Booker T. Washington band students during football season, and a new pep band was formed from Suffolk High members. All in all, the musical year was the beginning of a new cycle of fine arts. Pep Band left to right: Seated—Quinton Riddick, Bill Jenkins. Mackey Carr, William Powell. Standing—Robert Gardner, George Vacalis, Teresa McCausley, Mark Poteet. Band left to right: Front row—Lisa Artis, Robin Robertson, Gina Randall, Nancy Russell, George Vacalis, Robert Gardner, William Powell. Second row—Mr Glenn Leland, director; Teresa McCausley, Mark Poteet, Bill Jenkins, Alton King, Melvin Jackson. BAND CHORUS 15 Distributive Education Clubs of America left to right: Front Row —Sharon Holley, Bridget Parker, John Rice, Yolanda Goodman, Samantha Aliff, Regina Love, Karyn Hall. Second Row — Beverly Williams, Melvin Jackson, Ray Rice, William Jones, Connie Harrell, Charlotte Barnes, Sheila Cornett, Karen Sadler, Debra Claude. Third Row—John Halsey, Hope Hedgepeth, Lisa Cornett. Brian Hall. Cassie Shaw, Chuck Cessna, Wendy Sandefur, Benny Simpkins, Mark Winslow. Fourth Row —Roger Taylor, Tammy Baines, Tim Steveson, Alice Holly, Mario Jones, Amanda Riddick, Denise Skinner, Doug Weaver, Terrie Wright. WHRO Academic Team left to right: Front Row— Mrs. Bonnie Cavender, sponsor; Buddy Burden, Julie Ryder, captain; Tommy Long, William Brooks. Second Row—C.J. White, Randy Saunders, Christine Byrum. Future Business Leaders of America left to right: Front Row —Tracy Yates, Jane Horne. Second Row—Calvin Myrick, Sharon Holley, Annie Boykins, Janet Lawrence, Wanda Winston, Janet Dotson. Third Row—Karen Sadler, Angela Johnson, Wyndie Cobb, Donna Leggett, Mrs. Gail Bess, sponsor. Fourth Row—Linda Lewter, Patricia Greene, Terrie Langston, Tracey Harvey, Lisa Eason, Sheila Cornett, Julia Boone. Industrial Arts Club left to right: Front Row— Diane Johnson, Iliya Booze, Tracy Steward, Raymond Goodwin, Darryl Williams, Luther White, Curtis Barnes, Mervis Knight. Second Row— Brenda Johnson, James Clements, Quinton Riddick, Jessie Little, Joseph Joynes, Mark Coats, James Barrett, Stephen Roberts, Victor Arrington, Travis Mabrey, Eric Sharpe, Mr. Leroy Griffin, sponsor. Third Row—Cecil Boyce, Meredith Dunn, Walter Vann, Kevin Lassiter. 16 CLUBS CLUBS ACTIVE IN MANY ASPECTS All types of clubs, especially vocational and academic, were very busy during activity period and after school. One club that was particularly busy was the Future Business Leaders of America. During FBLA, members of the club gave away lollipops, participated in the Vocational Breakfast, had an FBLA breakfast, and honored the Basketball team with a cake at the pep rally. Also, the club planned to participate in the Spring Regional FBLA meeting at Norfolk State University. Another very active club was the Distributive Education Clubs of America. Fund raising activities dominated the clubs time, but in addition, members were among the most active in the school and community. They delivered food to a needy family for Thanksgiving; gave cards and ornaments to patients at Autumn Care Nursing Home; delivered plants to the mayor, the superintendent of schools, and to Mrs. Bailey and Mr. Jones; and participated and placed in the District 10 DECA Competition in March. The Future Farmers of America, like FBLA and DECA, also participate in competitions. Contests include a Forestry Judging Contest, a Mechanics Judging Contest, and other Peanut Federation Contests. The FFA sold citrus fruit with the band in December, too. The National Honor Society chapter, while not as active as FBLA, DECA, and FFA had its share of traditional activities. They sponsored the annual Thanksgiving assembly where seven new members were tapped in and new officers were sworn in. The chapter also sponsored two members for National Honor Society scholarships. A new organization to students was the WHRO academic team. After the members competed for places on the team last spring, they practiced diligently and prepared to compete against other Tidewater teams. Our team defeated Peninsula Catholic High School, York High School, and was finally defeated in the third round by Lake Taylor High School. In the spring, Senior members helped in the elimination rounds to choose the 1983-84 team. Honor Society left to right: Front Row—Julie Ryder, Kim Holly, Kelly Carter, Sherry Ruden. Second Row —Samantha Aliff, Karyn Hall. Randy Saunders, Dianne Futrell, Nancy Russell, Valerie Worley, Mrs. Bonnie Cavender, sponsor; Chiquita Boone, Linda Lewter, C.J. White, Allison Burford, Angela Riddick, Scotti Robertson, Christine Byrum. Future Farmers of America left to right: Lisa Artis, Sherman Holley, Lee Rayburn, Tyrone Vick, Jesse Little. Future Homemakers of America left to right: Front Row —Yolanda Goodman, Beth Arrington, Faye Arrington, Debbie White, Carolyn Stovall, Cassandra Goodman, Mrs. Connie Taylor, sponsor. Second Row—Bruce Porter, Adrienne Artis, Darryl Williams. Third Row —Gena Pitts, Christie Joynes, Blair Powell, Janet Lawrence, Vanessa Johnson, Maxine Barnes, Luther White. Fourth Row—Patricia Colandar, Marcella Britt, Amanda Riddick, Sharon Moore, Kristina Jonsson, Tracey Harvey, Denise Skinner. Fifth Row — Gloria Faulk, Marlene Mosley, Vickie Franklin. Sixth Row —Carolyn Moody, Carol Artis, Sharon Jennings, Lisa Branch, Salina Powell. Seventh Row—Sharon Pierce, Bridget Parker, Curtis Rouse, Mervis Knight. Eighth Row—Marcus Ruffin. Leon Artis, Prentis Herndon, Rodney Strothers, Marvin Williams. CLUBS 17 Peer Facilitators left to right: Mrs. Fran Alwood, sponsor; Kempis Brown, C.J. White, Julie Ryder, Valerie Worley, Terrie Langston, Tracy Edwards. Youth Advisory Committee (Cafeteria) left to right: Front Row—Stephanie Walker, Tracy Edwards, Sharon Holley, Darrel Collins, Kempis Brown. Second Row —Alice Holly, Teresa McCausley, Theresa Howell, William Parker. Third Row—Tony Winborne, Teresa Ward, Tabitha Ward, Linda Porter. Fourth Row—Mrs. Sharon Rhodes, sponsor. Teachers’ Aide left to right: Seated—Alton King, Sheila Porter, Paul McKasky. Standing— Melvin Jackson, Faye Boone, Wanda Ricks, Bridget Horton, Gwen Holly, Sally Parker. 18 CLUBS Visual Aide left to right: Cindy Hollan, Tess Ward, Yvette Wilson, Ray Rice, Stephanie Walker, Bill Jenkins, Eric Hollan, William Powell, Mark Poteet, William Jones, James Barrett, Sheila Porter, Wendy Beale, Joyce Bunch, Mrs. Julia Liggins, sponsor. SCA left to right: Seated —Brenda Salmon, Sharon Holley, C.J. White, Theresa Howell, Blair Powell, Chiquita Boone. Standing —Tracey Yates, Kimberly Moore, Sandy Beale, Melissa Holland, Sandra Cokes, Connie Harrell, Grier Stotlar, Paula Johnson, Kelly Carter. Back Row —Mack Carr, Frank Goldsmith, Kempis Brown. Interact Club left to right: Melissa Holland, Terri Langston, Mack Carr, Connie Harrell, Sherry Ruden, Kim Holly, C.J. White. Missing—Greg Strickland. Coed Hl-Y left to right: Front Row—Diane Futrell, Blair Powell, Lori Eason. Second Row— Angela Riddick, Lisa Eason, Terri Langston. Third Row—Allison Burford, Karen Horne, Jane Horne. Fourth Row—Kim Holly, Scotti Robertson. Fifth Row—Wendy Beale, Shelia Cornett, Melvin Jackson. Sixth Row —Robin Duke, Melissa Holland, Mrs. Lena Small, sponsor; Seventh Row—Missy Henry, Amy Henry. SERVICE CLUBS DO IT RIGHT! Service clubs played a major role in student activities. During Coed-Hi-Y meetings in the evenings, members made honesty signs for the school. In addition, the club sold pocket calendars for fund raising in the fall. Peer Facilitators, with bi-monthly training sessions, did many things in the school and community. The small group tutored before mid-term exams, offered friendly advice in the Peanut Picker, and had a food drive for Easter. Also, the Peer Facilitators planned an alcohol awareness film “The Last Prom” to be shown in May. The Interact Club, affiliated with the Suffolk Rotary Club, met with the other Interact chapters in Suffolk. Each school club went to the Rotary Club once every six weeks to enjoy lunch and a guest speaker, and the club also challenged the Rotary Club to a basketball game. The Teachers’ Aide club assisted teachers, administrators, and custodians. During March, the club even put up bulletin boards assigned to teachers. One of the aides helped Mr. Jones each day during her study hall. So, the Teachers’ Aides should have been called simply the “Aides!” CLUBS 19 CLUBS HAVE “Fun Clubs” were always a favorite during activity period, and attendance proved this. Three such clubs were the Basketball Club, the Thespian Society, and the Spanish Club. The Basketball Club had no so-called “special” activities; however, they did compete each club period in organized games. The club had four teams and played in a round robin tournament throughout the year. In addition, students served as officials and scorekeepers. At the end of the tournament, the team with the most wins was declared winner and those players received certificates at the awards assembly. The Spanish Club also continued to be an active club. Through the Christian Childrens Fund, a South American girl was sponsored with club dues. The members also attended the play Don Quijote in the fall. For the Spring Fair, the club sold tacos, and money raised was used to buy dinner for the Senior members as a farewell. One of the most important events for Charm Club left to right: Front Row—Marilyn Williams, Jackie Almond, Tondra Holley. Second Row—Bobby Hardy, Mrs. Rosella Sanders, sponsor; Kim Johnson, Angela Bronner, Kenny Calvie. Arts and Crafts left to right: Randy Parker, Mrs. Ford, Carolyn Wolf, Nathaniel Gudoyen, Jennifer Worley. FUN the members was the Foreign Language Fair on April 29. The Thespian Society, with new sponsors, planned many dramatic events during the year. The annual Christmas assembly was successful as usual. The Bride s Bouquet was the name of the spring production that was given during the Spring Fair and this proved to be the club’s greatest fund raiser. Chess and Backgammon left to right: Front Row—Mr. MacTaggart, Buddy Burden, Linda Porter, Connie Harrell. Second Row—Kevin Gardner, Randy Saunders, Catherine Byrum, Jerry McCreary, Mack Carr. Third Row—Steven Simpson, Henry Leggett, Paula Johnson. Fourth Row—Tommy Long, Mark Winslow, Robin Robertson. Fifth Row— William Brooks, Cindy Faucett, Liz Stapleton. Sixth Row—Kim Mitchell, Michelle Ramondi, Lisa Collins. Seventh Row—Marcia Artis, Robin Duke, Sandra Cokes. Eighth Row —Charles Sizemore, Grier Stotlar, Erika Parker. 20 CLUBS Thespians left to right: Front Row —Gina Randall, Amy Henry, Wendy Beale, Tracy Daniels, Christy Joynes, Greta Scott, Marie Kohfeldt. Second Row—Julie Ryder. Allison Burford, Christine Byrum, Kim Holly, Kelly Carter, Sherry Ruden, Charlotte Barnes. Spanish Club left to right: Front Row— Bonnie Cavender, sponsor; Valerie Worley, Wendy Sandefur, Diane Futrell, Nancy Russell. Second Row—Angela Riddick, Angie Matthews. Third Row— Chiquita Boone, Deborah Pierce, Blair Powell. Fourth Row—Karen Horne, Lori Eason, Kimberly Moore. Fifth Row —Jack Rayburn, Brenda Salmon, Randy Parrish. Sixth Row—George Jones, Jay Stotlar, Sandy Beale. Seventh Row—Sandra Wynn, Kevin Barrow. Eighth Row—Richard Cornett, Kathy Goldsmith. Ninth Row —Karyn Hall, Janet Saunders. Basketball Club left to right: Front Row— Kevin Mason, Jewel Winborne, Lisa Outlaw, Hersey Wright, Bobby Bowers. Second Row—Roger Taylor, Bruce Porter, Barry Williams, Anthony Baker, Jerry Hunter, Rufus Strothers, Rodney Dirton. Third Row—Tom Dildy, Tom Dunn, Wesley Arrington, Glenn Wilson, Leslie Harper, Alfonzo Boone. Fourth Row — Anthony Stevenson, Allen Thomas. Fifth Row—Doug Weaver, Marcus Ruffin, Bobby Thompson. CLUBS 21 PEANUT PUBLICATIONS Deadlines are always a problem, and both the Peanut and the Peanut Picker found this to be true. However, both publications came out with flying colors as organization was much better than in recent years. The Peanut Picker again had juniors as editors, but unlike last year, two people tackled the job. Angela Riddick and Merrily Wolf headed the staff of reporters and worked together along with sponsor Mrs. Kay Dunlap, to layout each edition. The newspaper grew, also, and the Christmas edition had more pages than had been seen in recent issues. The reporters and editors also doubled as typists, working diligently to get each column perfectly justified and the right size for paste up. The Peanut Picker still fought inflation with its low 25c price. The Peanut got off to a great start by selling more advertisements than had been budgeted. Therefore, they began the year with extra money to work with. Using the extra money, more pages were bought and the yearbook was bigger and better. The Peanut staff also had an easier time with deadlines than they did last year, and this insured a book delivered on time. The photography staff grew and took more pictures than ever so that each spread could have the maximum number of photographs. Staff members were more dedicated with the help of the new sponsor, Ms. Charlene Christian and helped to produce an upbeat book within the limits of its very small budget. EDITOR JULIE RYDER NANCY RUSSELL ALLISON BURFORD FRANKIE BARNES KELLY CARTER JAMES CLEMENTS AMY HENRY jerry McCreary WENDY BEALE KEMPIS BROWN TRACY DANIELS GRIER STOTLAR SPONSOR MS. CHARLENE CHRISTIAN Photographers Frankie Barnes and Amy Henry are at home in the dark room. Kelly Carter, Index Editor, worked many hard hours to get the names and pages just right. BUSINESS MANAGER PICTURE EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR INDEX EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS STAFF Peanut left to right: Seated—James Clements, Allison Burford, Julie Ryder, Grier Stotlar. Standing—Ms. Charlene Christian, sponsor; Amy Henry, Nancy Russell. Looking over pictures for the book was the most fun for Grier Stotlar, Ms. Christian, Kempis Brown, Allison Burford, and Tracy Daniels. 22 CLUBS PEANUT-PEANUT PICKER Pausing for a moment. Sherry Ruden, Mrs. Dunlap, Angela Riddick, and Merrily Wolf take a break from business. Wendy Beale, Sherry Ruden, Kim Holly, Scotti Robertson, and Jerry McCreary look over pictures and articles for the Valentine’s issue. CO-EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGER LAYOUT EDITOR REPORTERS TYPISTS PHOTOGRAPHER SPONSOR ANGELA RIDDICK MERRILY WOLF SHERRY RUDEN WENDY BEALE BUDDY BURDEN LISA EASON TRACY EDWARDS LYNN FUTRELL KIM HOLLY MELVIN JACKSON RUDY O’BERRY RANDY PARISH SCOTTI ROBERTSON JANET SAUNDERS CAROLYN WOLF jerry McCreary MRS. KAY F. DUNLAP After an afternoon of typing and composing, the staff members and Mrs. Dunlap are ready to go home. Typists Angela Riddick and Lisa Eason prepare articles for final printing. Peanut Picker left to right: Seated —Lisa Eason, Carolyn Wolf, Janet Saunders, Sherry Ruden, Scotti Robertson, Merrily Wolf, Angela Riddick. Standing—Mrs. Kay F. Dunlap, sponsor; Buddy Burden, Rudy O’Berry, Tracy Edwards, Terrie Langston. CLUBS PEANUT-PEANUT PICKER 23 THE WINNING CYCLE The sports program began a new cycle as we entered a new district, the Tidewater District. The Raiders moved to the single A district because of low enrollment. Compared to the doub le A teams, Suffolk’s enrollment lacked more than two hundred students. But in the new district, the Raiders top the list in the number of students. In the Tidewater District, all of the athletic teams were picked to be at least in the top three, and the entire student body was happy with the results at the end of the seasons. 24 SPORTS THE RADIERS ROCK! A special atmosphere of excitement surrounded the 1982 Homecoming festiv- ities. The football team was experi¬ encing the first winning season in four years and the result was a tremendous boost in the student morale. The traditional Homecoming parade featured such participants as the Pres¬ ident, (that is, the SCA president, C. J. White) escorted by Julie Ryder’s Cadillac Service; the Red Raider Marching Band; the Homecoming attendants from each class; and the class floats. The Freshmen exhibited their enthusi¬ asm with finally becoming Suffolk High Raiders by capturing first place in the float competition. In addition, Peanut Park was packed in spite of very cold temperatures, and the concession stand felt the effects of the large crowd when the food and drink supply was de¬ pleted. Applause and shouts of congratula¬ tions filled the park at half-time when Tracy Yates was crowned the 1982 Queen. But, the climax of all the Homecoming events was a Red Raider whopping defeat over the Windsor Dukes, 41-0. The stands are packed with Raider fans during the first quarter. Mr. Glenn Leland and the Red Raider marching band boost spirit with a popular song. The Senior class float, “Spread the Dukes,” captures third place. HOMECOMING 25 The Freshman float, “Pac Raider,” chomps into first place. 1981 Queen Sharon Burgess and Sophomore attendant Sherri Rose patiently wait for half time. The Raider offensive line, led by Darrel Collins, prepares for a touchdown play. Robin Duke leads the crowd in exclaiming, “Raid¬ ers are 1!” A Raider ball carrier moves the ball closer to another exciting touchdown. 26 HOMECOMING Coach Andrew Littlejohn concentrates on the next play. HOMECOMING 27 The smiles of 1981 Queen Sharon Burgess and 1982 Queen Tracy Yates tell all. Brenda Salmon proves she can “Feel the Spirit 7-7 WITH A NEW BEGINNING Raiderette coach, Ms. Nancy Richey, gives the team some last minute confidence before the King and Queen game in the Birdsong gym. Teresa McCausley races down court to set up another play. Stephanie Walker gracefully stretches for another two points. For our Raiderettes, 1982 was a rebuilding year. Of the thirteen members on the team, only three returned from the previous year. Two of the three were returning starters and one of those two started each game in 1981. This year’s team was led by the co-captains, senior— Stephanie Walker and junior—Valerie Worley. Stephanie was chosen to the All-District team. She scored a total of 272 points for the year and averaged four steals per game. Valerie was leading rebounder, even though she missed the last four games due to illness. She averaged 17 rebounds per game. The squad was made up of two seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and four freshmen. The regular season record was seven wins and seven losses. “Next year promises to be better and bigger,’’ promised coach Nancy Richey, “as all but two players are expected to return and we become the tallest team in the district.” Teresa McCausley and Ethel Harper were two outstanding freshmen who joined the five. Teresa played guard and averaged nine points per game. Ethel played the center and absorbed the bulk of the rebounding when Valerie was absent. The fifth spot was filled by many capable and hustling young ladies who constantly battled each other for a starting berth. 4 28 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The score board says it all. The worried bench anxiously awaits the outcome of the play. The referee has a hard time keeping up with the swift Raiderettes. Girls’ Basketball Team left to right: Front Row— Marcella Britt, Linda Porter, Nancy Russell, Teresa McCausley, Yolonda Goodman, Faye Boone. Back Row — Valerie Worley, Ethel Harper, Jennifer Worley, Amanda Riddick, Sara Parker, Stephanie Walker, Yvette Wilson, Terrie Wright, manager; Sheila Porter, statistician. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 29 THE BEGINNING OF THE WINNING SHS — 3, KENNEDY — 0 The Raiders opened their 1982 season against the Kennedy Wolverines. The entire game was defense, defense, and more defense. After three scoreless quarters, the Raiders found themselves with the ball with only twenty-six seconds left. It was then up to the “golden toe” of Dwayne Reid. The win¬ ning field goal was good for thirty- two yards. SHS — 28, SURRY — 0 As a real test for the Red Raiders, they faced a tough Cougar team. This was truly Dwayne Reid’s game as he caught three passes from quarter back Darrel Collins that were good for three touch¬ downs. In addition, he carried an eight yard fumble return in for another touch¬ down. This game placed Raiders tenth in the state. SHS — 26, NEW KENT — 0 Melvin Jones was the workhorse for the night, rushing for over one hun¬ dred yards behind the blocking of Kempis Brown and Bruce Porter. Tom Dunn scored twice from seven and two yards, and Jones drove over from the one. Darrel Collins put the icing on the cake with a fif¬ teen yard run. Once again, Suffolk was back at number ten in the state. SHS — 40, WINDSOR — 6 Although they had been told they had no offense the previous week, the Raiders rolled up a miraculous forty points against the Windsor Dukes. The entire game was dominated by Suffolk and they quickly established themselves as the “Cinderella” team in the new district. SHS — 54, CHARLES CITY — 0 Forfeiting the first three games was tough for the ethereal Raiders, but they remained a team and bounced back, as demonstrated in this game. Dwayne Reid had four touchdowns for 233 yards. Tom Dunn and Melvin Jon es also scored on the ground. All in all, the game showed who was boss in the Tidewater District. SHS — 7, WEST POINT — 28 Suffolk was punted out of the top ten by the West Point Pointers as they lost their first game on the field. Two highlights for the Rai¬ ders were an eighty-seven yard re¬ turn by Tom Dildy, and one hundred yards rushing from Mervis Knight. 30 FOOTBALL SHS — 22, KING AND QUEEN — 6 Again, the Raiders recovered from a loss by taking King and Queen. They moved the ball well as shown in an eighty-five yard punt return by Tom Dunn, and scoring drives of forty and fifty-five yards. The Raider defense took control and only allowed six points to be scored against them. SHS — 0, SURRY — 20 After the big Homecoming win, Suffolk just couldn’t seem to carry over the spirit in it’s second meeting with the Cougars. In losing the game and suffering their first shutout, the Raiders gave up the district champion¬ ship. Marcus Ruffin and Kempis Brown are congratulated for making the all district team as tight end and defense end, respectfully. In add¬ ition, the coaches and team are applauded for capturing the district runner-up title. SHS — 41, WINDSOR — 0 The Dukes were again trounced by the Raiders in front of an enthusiastic Homecoming crowd. Reflecting on the season, Suffolk’s defense had only allowed forty points in eight games, and the offense had scored 221, to boost the overall record to 7-1, the best record in nearly twenty years. SHS — 3, FOREST GLEN — 0 The Raiders ended the season just as they had begun it with a crosstown rival. The defense proved to be tough again with three more score¬ less quarters. Then history repeat¬ ed itself with Dwayne Reid kicking a field goal from twenty yards with only twenty-four seconds left. After dropping to the single A district, Suffolk proved themselves a worthy opponent in their former Peanut Dis¬ trict. FOOTBALL 31 ON OUR WAY IN SINGLE A Thomas Dildy makes sure that the Surry player does not score two points. Prentis Herndon leaps off his feet in order to insure the Raider basket. Varsity Basketball Team left to right: Front Row — James Barrett, manager; Luther White, Melvin Jones, Leon Artis, Mervis Knight, Thomas Dildy. Second row — Dwayne Reid, Marvin Dunn, Marcus Ruffin, Prentis Herndon, Darrell Collins, Mr. Mac Carroll, Coach. Dwayne Reid does his best to tip the jump ball in Suffolk’s favor. The Suffolk High School Red Raiders basketball team had a most successful season. The Red Raiders won the regular season Tidewater District Championship with an 11-1 record and also won the Tidewater District Tournament with a 66-62 victory over the District runner-up West Point. Named to the All-District First Team were Seniors Darrell Collins, Dwayne Reid, and Thomas Dildy. Also receiving District honors was second year coach Mac Carroll, who was named District Coach of the Year. The Red Raiders also did very well in post season activity. Representing the Tidewater District as the top seed, the Red Raiders finished as Region A Runner- up behind eventual State Runner-up Northumberland. In the Regional Final the Raiders lost to Northumberland 73-71 in overtime. The Red Raiders finished the season with an overall record of 17-6. Three of the six losses were to Region AA State Champion John F. Kennedy High. Post season Honors were earned by Darrell Collins, Dwayne Reid, and Thomas Dildy, who were selected to the Region A All-Tournament Team. Darrell was also honored as an All-Region First Team player while Dwayne made the All-Region Second Team. Other Seniors who contributed signifi¬ cantly were Prentis Herndon, who led the team in rebounding and block shots and Marcus Ruffin who was a big factor in the strong Raider defense. Returning for next season will be Junior Letterman Mervis Knight and two stand¬ out Sophomore Lettermen Marvin Dunn and Leon Artis. Also returning will be Junior Luther White and Sophomore Jones. 32 VARSITY BASKETBALL The enthusiastic crowd and the spirited cheer¬ leaders boost the team to another district vic¬ tory. Number 22, Marcus Ruffin, hits the ball off the backboard for another Raider score. To catch his breath, Thomas Dildy calmly dribbles the ball and slows down the game. VARSITY BASKETBALL 33 A TOURNAMENT TO BE REMEMBERED BY AU “Final score, Northumberland 73, Suffolk 71.” Those last words from the Lancaster High School speaker tore through the minds of the Red Raider team and spectators. But as severe as they seemed on Saturday, March 5, when given time to reflect on the season, everyone concluded that the Red Raiders were indeed the 1 team. The 1982-83 basketball team completed the regular season 14-1 in the conference and 15-5 overall and at the top of the district. With a regional berth already wrapped up, the team headed to the district tournament. A bye in the first round placed the Red Raiders against Surry High School on Thursday, February 24. An easy victory moved the team closer to being the district tournament champ¬ ions. Traveling to New Kent on Saturday February 26, the Raiders defeated West Point to capture the District Title. The regional tournament was the next step for the Raiders to conquer. Thurs¬ day, March 3, saw the team and a bus load of loyal fans at Lancaster High School where the Arcadia Firebirds fell victim to the relentless Raider offense and defense. Again, on Friday, another busload of boosters cheered the team on to beat Rappohanock High School 75- 71. The last step was Saturday, March 5. Two spirit buses left the school at 4:00 p.m. to arrive in Lancaster on time to see the 7:30 p.m. game. The Raiders began strong and equaled the Northumberland team right up to the last second of the fourth quarter. With the scored tied at 69-69, the three minute overtime period began with all eyes on the players. The result: Northumberland 73, Suffolk 71. A heavily guarded Prentis Herndon attempts a bas¬ ket in the district semi-final game. Coach Mac Carroll gives side line instructions as a Raider shoots a free throw. The Suffolk zone defense keeps the Surry Cougars out of range. 34 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT INVOLVED Although the final score was a let down to the players who had their eyes set on the State Title, no one was prouder of the team than the students. On Tuesday after the tournament, signs of affection covered the walls of the school. “You’re still 1” and “We love you Raiders” definitely summed up our feelings for the best basket¬ ball team ever. Thomas Dildy lands face up on the floor after being fouled. Darrell Collins still finds time to shoot even though he will end up on the court. An attempt by Dwayne Reid to make a goal seems unlikely. A masterful jump shot by Prentis Herndon leaves the ball in the Raider s hands. SurTy players are surprised at Thomas Dildy’s ease in making the basket. Marcus Ruffin can only wish he is tall enough to snatch the loose ball. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 35 THE VICIOUS CYCLE What is a school without students? Of course the most important thing is students because without them, teachers would have an endless planning period! The four hundred students, all types, all kinds, all backgrounds, hurried through the halls each day, socializing, sharing homework, and sometimes just thinking to themselves. The cycle of each day included classes, study halls, lunch, and dismissal — everyone’s favorite. And the students got used to this pattern, but never minded when an occasional assembly interrupted English class or when the afternoon announcements stopped a government dis¬ cussion. SENIORS SAMMANTHA STAR ALIFF WESLEY ARRINGTON CHARLOTTE LYNNE BARNES WENDY LYNN BEALE DENNIS KEITH BOBER JULIA LYNN BOONE ANNIE JEAN BOYKINS FELECIA DENEEN BROCK KEMPIS CASHEA BROWN JEAN ALLISON BURFORD CHRISTINE ANNETTE BYRUM KELLY MICHELE CARTER SENIORS ALIFF-CARTER 37 SENIORS JANET MARIE DOTSON THOMAS SEBASTIAN DUNN AMBER SCHELL GIBBS SHEILA RENEE CORNETT FRANK LEE GOLDSMITH JOHN KENNEDY HALSEY 38 SENIORS COATSHALSEY ALL SENIORS Even though all senior classes have their minor catastrophes throughout the year, the class of 1983 had few pro¬ blems. Often called “the big family,” the members of the class were of many talents and abilities. Most every senior had some distinguishing charac¬ teristic to place them above the rest. Outstanding artistic ability was seen in many students including Wendy Beale, Amber Gibbs, Eric Hollan, and Randy Parrish. These seniors used their tal¬ ents to brighten the halls and show¬ cases, and to help other seniors with the Homecoming float. Another type of talent was demonstrated by musical students in the class. C. J. White and Julie Ryder collaborated to compose STAND OUT the Senior Song for Senior Day and Graduation. In a different aspect of the class, seniors excelled in the technical and busi¬ ness skills. In DECA competitions, the names of Chuck Cessna, Yolanda Goodman, Sharon Holley, Brian Hall, and Bridget Parker always seemed to come to mind. In addition, Vo-Tech students, includ¬ ing Henry Moody, Felicia Brock, and Todd Starling, moved ahead in vocation¬ al studies. Sports was also an area where count¬ less seniors got their names in the headlines, and many students not only participated in one sport, but in many. These athletes, Darrel Collins, Greg Strickland, Theresa Howell, Marcus Ruffin, Dwayne Reid, Stephanie Walker, Kempies Brown, Thomas Dildy, and Thomas Dunn worked together on teams and individually to bring top athletic honors to themselves and the school. Perhaps the most prestigious group of seniors were the honor graduates of 1983. To qualify for honors, these students had to maintain a 3.0 average or above. Headed by valedictorian Julie Ryder and salutatorian Allison Burford, the fourteen academically above average students had just cause to be proud of themselves. Although many seniors were named here, there were still many that could not be named due to the lack of space. However, every member of the senior class had a unique and special place in the family, and each one helped to stitch together the close knit group. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Frank Goldsmith, Vice President; Sharon Pierce, Secretary; Sharon Holley, Treasur¬ er; Kempis Brown, President. Senior float, “Spread The Dukes” won third place in the Homecoming parade. At every home game, seniors and sponsors worked diligently at the concession stand. SENIORS FEATURE 39 SENIORS PETULA ELAINE HARPER KIMBERLY MICHELLE HOLLY BRENDA ANN JOHNSON 40 SENIORS HARPER-LAWRENCE ROBERT SOUTHALL MOORE EVIN BERNARD MYRICK GEORGE RUDOLPH O’BERRY BRIDGET DELORES PARKER WILLIAM ARNOLD PARKER SHARON ARDEN PIERCE SHARON DORA POWELL CHRISTY RENNE RODGERS SENIORS LEGGETT-RODGERS 41 SENIORS CRYSTAL RENEE ROLLACK WENDY DARLENE SANDEFUR ALICE RENEE SIMPKINS 42 SENIORS ROLLACK STROTHERS TYRONE PRANELL VICK STEPHANIE SOPHIA WALKER JOSEPH LEE WELLS COLUMBUS JAMES WHITE, JR. FREDERICK EUGENE WILKINS MARILYN KAYE WILLIAMS SARAH YVETTE WILSON WANDA KAY WINSTON TRACY SHYTON YATES “OUR INTEREST IS IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE WE’RE GOING TO BE SPENDING THE REST OF OUR LIVES THERE” SENIORS VICKYATES 43 Twana Allen Beth Arrington Lester Arrington Chicquita Boone Russel Bradshaw William Brooks Genice Brown Buddy Burden Elliot Calvie Kenneth Calvie Mack Carr Debra Claude Daryl Copeland Lisa Copeland Angela Diggs Virginia Dillard Lisa Eason Lori Eason “I don’t know what a linebacker is,” exclaimed Chiquita Boone, “but I’ll be one.” Powder Puff football was one of the highlights of the junior class this year. They defeated the senior girls in the last minutes of the fourth quarter by a score of 6-0. Ordering class rings is always a hectic, yet, exciting time and this year proved no different. Juniors clustered into the API office to view traditional and contemporary style class rings. Many styles were popular, thus leaving students dumfounded. With the help of the class sponsors, Mrs. Covington, Mrs. Sanders and Mr. Parker, the juniors worked diligently in planning money-making projects, such as selling programs and peanuts as football games, as well as selling concessions during basketball games. The Powder Puff football game was also a money-making project. Class officers: Chiquita Boone, President; Mackey Carr, Vice-President; Scotti Robinson, Secretary; Angela Riddick, Treasurer—geared all their efforts toward accomplishing their goal. The Juniors also had to prepare for Senior Day activities and the prom. Both required hard work from all. Junior Class Officers left to right —Mackey Carr. Vice President; Scotti Robertson, Secretary; Chiquita Boone, President; Angela Riddick. Treasurer. JUNIORS PREPARE FOR FUTURE 44 JUNIORS Pam Eure Diane Futrell Casandra Goodman Billy Hall Sharon Hardy Connie Harrell Freddie Hayes Hope Hedgepeth Prentis Herdon Karen Horne Myers Hunt Kristina Jonsson Mervis Knight Terri Langston Len Lilley Shawn Maguire Brenda Manning Jeff Martin Jerry McCreary Tonya Pitt Linda Porter Blair Powell Amanda Riddick Nathaniel Riddick Angela Riddick Scottie Robertson Nancy Russell Randy Saunders Cassie Shaw Randy Silver Benny Simpkins Carolyn Stoval John Terry Bobby Thompson Jewell Winborne Tony Winborne Mark Winslow Merrily Wolf Valerie Worley Frank Bray JUNIORS 45 Leon Artis Frankie Barnes James Barrett Michael Beale Alfonzo Boone Sheryl Boone Bobby Bowers • ' urtis Bowers Cecil Boyce Joyce Branch Marcella Brit Judith Brown Catherine Byrum Shirlene Claude James Clements Wyndie Cobb Sandra Cokes Yvette Colander Lisa Collins Beverly Copeland Rodney Dirtion Joey Doxey Robin Duke Marvin Dunn Tracey Edwards Cindy Faucett Deborah Futrell Carla Gautier SOPHOMORES SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR “Fifty dollars?!!” screamed one sophomore. “Do they think I manufacture money in my basement?” Sophomores were surprised when they found out that there would be a new fifty dollar fee to take behind the wheel in driver s education. But most of the tenth graders understood that inflation took its toll, and they were willing to pay the money. For the second year in a row, the class of 1985 won second place in the homecoming float competition. The class hoped, however, that second place was not becoming a tradition. Besides spending many hours after school with extra-curricular activities, the sophomores have begun to buckle down and study for college preparation. Some took PSAT’s in the fall, and many began scheduling more academics. Sophomore Class Officers left to right: Front Row—Wyndie Cobb, Treasurer; Grier Stotlar, Secretary. Back Row —Paula Johnson, Vice President; Melissa Holland, President. The sophomore float, “Devour the Dukes,” correctly predicted the outcome of the homecoming game. 46 SOPHOMORES Jeanette Goodwyn Bobby Hardy Tracey Harvey Cindy Hollan Melissa Holland Sherman Holley Alice Holly Bridgette Horton Melvin Jackson Bill Jenkins Melvin Jones Paula Johnson Alton King Tommy Long Renee McDonald Kim Mitchell Sharon Moore Marlene Mosley Erika Parker Sara Parker Karen Pierce Alison Porter Sheila Porter William Powell Michelle Raimondi John Rice Ray Rice Sherrie Rose Karen Sadler Greta Scott Charles Sizemore Elizabeth Stapleton Karen Stewart Grier Stotlar Willis Sykes George Vacalis Walter Vann Tabitha Ward Teresa Ward Tess Ward Sheila Warren Doug Weaver Luther White Cynthia Whitehead Lemuel Wilkins Beverly Williams Glenn Wilson Hersey Wright Lester Wright Terrie Wright Sandra Wynn SOPHOMORES 47 Jaqueline Almond Faye Arrington Victor Arrington Adrienne Artis Carol Artis Marcia Artis William Artis Anthony Baker Kenneth Baker Carlito Barrett Kevin Barrow Sandy Beale Karin Blair Faye Boone Kenneth Boone Iliya Boose Dennis Bradshaw Tony Byrd Mark Coats Pat Colander Alfred Copeland Tammy Copeland Tony Copeland Jack Cornett Richard Cornett Tracy Daniels Terry Duck Meridith Dunn Gail Eason Tracie Eure Gloria Faulk Vickie Franklin Nat Gaddy on Robert Gardner James Garvin Kathy Goldsmith Raymond Goodrum Patricia Green Tracy Harden Robin Hardy ACTIVITIES CALM FRESHMAN FEARS Mrs. Fran Alwood, Guidance Counselor, speaks to freshmen about schedules at orientation in August. Freshmen watch the cheerleaders during a pep rally skit in October. 48 FRESHMEN “The Freshmen have it!” boomed Mr. Mike Debranski from the Peanut Park loud speaker. “ ‘Pac Raider’ by the Freshman class has received first place in the homecoming float competition.” The ninth graders worked diligently during spirit week to break the losing tradition of the Freshman class. It has been at least a half a dozen years since a Freshman class has won first place in the annual competition. It was surprising and pleasing to everyone that the new students could capture the Raider spirit after such a short time in school. Although there were a few frightened faces in the auditorium on August 20, the minds of most of these new students were relieved when the freshman orientation session began. Mrs. Unity Bailey, Mr. John Jones, and Mrs. Fran Alwood each delivered a message to the students to familiarize them with the rules and regulations of the school. After the auditorium session, incoming freshmen and other new pupils were divided into their respective homerooms, and members of the Peer Facilitators led the students on tours of the school. Freshman Class Officers left to right: Front Row— Tracy Daniels, Vice President; Amy Henry, Treasurer. Back Row—Sandy Beale, President. Ethel Harper Leslie Harper Amy Henry Missy Henry Antonio Holland Tammy Holland Tondra Holley Iris Howell Bill Jenkins Sharon Jennings Diane Johnson Kim Johnson Vanessa Johnson Charles Jones Darryl Jones George Jones Leon Jones Christy Joynes Joseph Joynes Maria Kohfeldt Robert Lawrence Henry Legget Jesse Little Travis Mabrey Denise Martin Teresa McCausley Anupum Manoo Carolyn Moody Kim Moore Calvin Myrick Marvin Parrish Melisa Parrish Roy Parrish Dana Paulson Ruben Parker Ronald Parker Ron Parker Deborah Pearson Pamela Perry Karen Pierce Gina Pitts Bruce Porter Mark Poteet Salina Powell Vernon Powell Gina Randall Jack Rayburn Lee Rayburn Wanda Ricks Quinton Riddick Jerry Rodgers Stephen Roberts Robin Robertson Curtis Rouse Brenda Salmon Janet Saunders Steven Simpson Al nesa Skinner Tracy Steward Jay Stotlar Rodger Taylor Jay Thorne Billy Twine William Umphlett Debra White James White Katrina White Elmira Wiggins Barry Williams Darryl Williams Marvin Williams Marvin Williams ndre Wilson Carolyn Wolf Jennifer Worley Adrian Wright FRESHMEN 49 THE BUSINESS CYCLE Although many students travel to neighboring cities to shop at the large malls and shopping centers, many still find it convenient to patronize the hometown stores of Suffolk. For a number of years, cities in Tidewater have fought for area business by building large shopping complexes that have every sort of store imaginable. However, more and more, the people of Suffolk are buying from stores in town and realizing that you don’t have to sacrifice gas to get good quality merchandise and services. Available in Suffolk are all types of clothing stores, home improvement shops and restaurants. Judging by the number of students seen browsing in these stores, business is again growing in Suffolk. BOOSTERS JERRY BUTLER MR. MRS. A. E. BYRUM MR. MRS. DEAN M. CARTER WILLIAM L. CHOREY MR. MRS. C. P. FERGUSON MR. MRS. E. C. FERGUSON MR. MRS. E. G. FERGUSON BOB GRIMES DR. MRS. J. R. HAGER MR. MRS. CHARLES W. JOHNSON MR. CHARLES D. PARR MR. MRS. W. E. POWELL, JR. MR. THOMAS PRUDEN MR. MRS. LAWRENCE RUDEN DR. MRS. CRAIG A. RYDER MS. GAIL STOTLAR SUITE C102 — TINYA, DEBBIE, KITRA, DIANE, LINDA, AND SALLY PATRONS Wendy L. Beale Mr. Mrs. Herbert Bradshaw, Jr. Pam Daniels Mr. Mrs. Robert Fry Amy Henry Kelly Dwayne Kim Randy Stewart Maples Mr. Mrs. William T. Phippins, Jr. Mr. Mrs. W. E. Powell, Sr. Edward G. Roberts Mr. Mrs. W. G. Robertson Dalton Russell Moreen Russell Mr. Mrs. James T. Salmon, Sr. Tracy Wesley Mr. Mrs. William D. Ward BOOSTERS PATRONS 51 ADVERTISEMENTS Transportation was the key word when speaking about these following area businesses. Duke Oldsmobile-Cadillac, Corp., 2016 North Main Street, and Hoff-Campbell-Pontiac-Buick- GMC-AMC-Jeep-Inc., 2300 Godwin Boulevard provided the transportation needed by students to get to school or to an out-of-town ball game. These car dealers also serviced automobiles and trucks to keep them in the best shape pos¬ sible. If gasoline was a costly problem, then the next best type of transportation was the trusty bike. Southern Bicycle Sales, Suffolk Plaza Shopping Center, gave the stu¬ dents their only real choice in bicycles and supplies in the Suffolk area. Many students were seen pedaling to and from school in the warm weather with products from the new store. Betty Brantley’s Travel Service, 201 Market Court, and Art Jones Travel Service, 183 North Main Street, served the students and community to send them to a myriad of places. Many students took advantage of weekly ski trips offered by the agencies, and families planned their vaca¬ tions with the help of Betty Brantley and Art Jones. R. W. Baker and Company, Funeral Home, 509 West Washing¬ ton Street, continued to serve the community with respect and dignity, and Robert Baker also helped students by sponsoring school clubs. 52 ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS 53 Due to circumstances beyond the Editor’s control, McCreary’s and Seaboard Construction were unable to be pictured in the ad section. We apologize for our photographer and we hope that you will continue to support the Peanut. UFFOLK IRON WORKS, 54 ADVERTISEMENTS advertisements For hungry students after school, Dukes Sandwich Shop, 450 East Washington Street, was the place to go for bur¬ gers, chips, and drinks. At dinner time, seafood from Leggett ' s Seafood, 340 North Main Street, pleased every¬ one’s palates. Shrimp, crabs, clams, and most every type of seafood was available at the busy store. Lipton, Inc. 1046 West Washington Street, offered many fine products consumed nationally as well as providing jobs for Suffolk- ians. Lipton produced not only regular tea. Flavored tea and soup topped the line of fine products coming from the plant. Leaving the food line, Suffolk had its share of indus¬ trial business. Seaboard Construction, Suffolk; Belcher’s Roofing, Windsor; and McCreary Building and Fainting Con¬ tractors, 1409 Planters Drive, were companies that could provide materials and craftsmen for many building projects. In addition, Suffolk Iron Works, Inc., 418 East Washington Street, sold the iron, sheet metal and other items essen¬ tial to the above businesses. When building a new home, or buying and selling real es¬ tate, Chorey and Associates Realty, Ltd., 913 West Washing¬ ton Street, was the place to find friendly, fast and effi¬ cient service. To decorate and equip new homes, the best place to go was either next door to Parr Supply, 911 West Washington Street, or across the city to Salmon’s Paint and Decorating Center, 300 Caroline Avenue. While hardware and fixtures were found at Parr’s, paint, carpeting, and floors were made available at Salmon’s. And what better way to heat a home than with fuel from Griffin Oil Company, Holland Road. This business offered home delivery with speed and the lowest price possible. wSwiM CWW CM10UHK W m 535 SUFFOLK, VA. ADVERTISEMENTS 55 ADVERTISEMENTS Products and services in downtown Suffolk came in a vari¬ ety of types and purposes. A service needed by all Suffolkians at one time or another was insurance. Suffolk Insurance Corporation, 202 Market Street, and Nansemond Insurance Agency, Inc., West Washington and Wellons Streets, provided this service. Whether it be life, auto, health, or home insurance, these local agencies were able to suit the citizens’ needs. Another valuable business in Suffolk was Hugh L. Holland Real Estate, Professional Building. Mr. Holland’s friendly service and courteous atmosphere brought many people to him. Brandon House Furniture, 248 West Washington Street, was the source of decorating for many students’ families. Liv¬ ing room, dining room and bedroom furniture was available there along with desks and lamps for the scholars in the family. If slip covers or upholstery for the furniture was the problem, Mill Fabrics Inc., 748, Suffolk Plaza Shopping Center, was the answer. The popular store also carried patterns, fabrics, notions, and craft supplies for the creative person. Fashion styles and clothing are always in everyone’s minds. The students in Suffolk were no exception. Denisons, 177 North Main Street; G. S. Hobbs, Clothier, 126 North Main Street; B. D. Laderberg and Son, Inc., 179 East Washington Street,; Leggett’s Department Store, Inc., 157 North Main Street; and Russell and Holmes Shoe Store, 139 North Main Street, seemed to fill all needs in clothing and accessories. HUGH L. REAL ESTATE s ADVERTISEMENTS 57 ADVERTISEMENTS Although these four businesses seem unrelated, they all are very popular and necessary in the community. United Virginia Bank, 123 North Main Street, offered full service banking including savings, checking, and loans as well as convenient 24-hour banking. With money saved at United Virginia, people could purchase gifts for themselves and others at area establishments. One such store was Brewer Jewelry Company, Inc., 156 West Washington Street. China, Silver, appliances, and, of course, jewelry were available for all occasions at Brewer s. Another well known place of business was Johnson s Flowers Inc., 3201 Holland Road. At Johnsons one could buy flower arrangements as well as a variety of house plants and outdoor shrubbery and trees. Dashiell’s Showroom, 1434 Holland Road, was the place to go for weekend fishermen. A supply of bait and fishing equipment for any type of fishing co uld be found there. 58 ADVERTISEMENTS Peanut sponsor, Ms. Charlene E. Christian and Editor-In-Chief, Julie Ryder, laugh at a humorous caption. Staff members Grier Stotlar, Tracy Daniels, and Allison Burford, work hard on an important deadline. COLOPHON The 125 copies of the 1983 Peanut were printed by The Delmar Company, Charlotte, North Carolina. The repre¬ sentative was Mr. Jim Knox. The cover was silk screened in red and light blue from a school design. The paper stock is 80 pound dull enamel. Body copy is in 10 point Souvenir Light. Captions and under¬ classmen identifications are in 8 point Souvenir Light. Headlines were company set in 30 point Souvenir Light. Senior portraits and underclassmen photographs were taken by Mr. Jim Knox for Vacaro Studios, a division of Delmar. Photo credits for pictures taken to supplement those taken by staff members go to Mr. Tom Knox and Mr. Jim Knox. Special thanks is given to the stu¬ dents who gave their time to produce the Peanut. Without these devoted people, the yearbook would not exist. COLOPHON 59 A Aliff, Samantha 16, 17, 37 Allen, Tawana 44 Almond, Jacqueline 20, 48 Alwood, Mrs. Fran 7, 18, 48 Arrington, Beth 17, 44 Arrington, Faye 17, 48 Arrington, Lester 44 Arrington, Victor 16, 48 Arrington, Wesley 21, 37 Artis, Adrienne 17, 48 Artis, Carol 17, 48 Artis, Leon 17, 32, 46 Artis, Lisa 15, 17 Artis, Marcia 20, 48 Artis, William 48 B Bailey, Mrs. Unity 7, 48 Baines, Tammy 16 Baker, Anthony 21, 48 Baker, Kenneth 48 Barnes, Charlotte 16, 21, 37 Barnes, Curtis 16 Barnes, Franklin 22, 46 Barnes, Maxine 17 Barrett, Carlito 48 Barrett, James 16, 18, 32, 46 Barrow, Kevin 21, 48 Beale, Michael 46 Beale, Sandy 19, 21, 48 Beale, Wendy 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 37, 39 Bess, Mrs. Gail 8, 16 Blair, Korin 48 Bober, Dennis 37 Bond, Mrs. Sylvia 8 Boone, Alfonzo 21, 46 Boone, Chicquita 17, 19, 21, 44 Boone, Faye 18, 29, 48 Boone, Julia 16, 37 Boone, Kinnie 48 Boone, Sheryl 46 Boose, Iliya 16, 48 Bowers, Bobby 21, 46 Bowers, Curtis 46 Boyce, Cecil 16, 46 Boykins, Annie 16, 37 Bradshaw, Dennis 48 Bradshaw, Russell 44 Branch, Joyce 46 Branch, Lisa 15, 17 Bray, Franklin 15 Britt, Marcella 17, 29, 46 Brock, Felecia 37, 39 Bronner, Angela 20 Brooks, William 14, 16, 20, 44 Brown, Genice 44 Brown, Judith 46 Brown, Kempis 18, 18, 22, 30, 31, 37, 39 Bunch, Joyce 18 Burden, Danny 14, 16, 20, 23, 44 Burford, Jean 17, 19, 21, 22, 37, 39, 59 Byrd, Tony 48 Byrum, Catherine 20, 46 Byrum, Christine 14, 16, 17, 21, 37 C Calvie, Elliot 44 Calvie, Kenneth 20, 44 Carr, Mackey 15, 19, 20, 44 Carroll, Mr. Mac 32, 34 Carter, Kelly 17, 19, 21, 22, 37 Cavender, Mrs. Bonnie 8, 16, 17, 21 Cessna, Robert 16, 39 Christian, Ms. Charlene 8, 22, 59 Claude, Debra 16, 44 Claude, Shirlene 46 Clements, James 16, 22, 46 Coats, Cathy 38 Coats, Mark 16, 48 Cobb, Wyndie 16, 46 Cokes, Sandra 19, 20, 46 Colander, Patricia 17, 48 Colander, Yvette 46 Collins, Darrel 18, 26, 30 32, 34, 38, 39 Collins, Lisa 20, 46 Copeland, Alfred 48 Copeland, Anthony 15, 48 Copeland, Beverly 46 Copeland, Daryl 44 Copeland, Lisa 44 Copeland, Tammy 48 Cornett, Brenda 38 Cornett, Jack 48 Cornett, Lisa 16 Cornett, Richard 21, 48 Cornett, Shelia 16, 19, 38 Covington, Mrs. Vivian 8, 44 D Dabney, Mr. James 8 Daniels, Tracy 21, 22, 48, 59 Darden, Mrs. Barbara 9 Diggs, Angela 44 Dildy, Phillip 21, 30, 32, 34, 39 Dillard, Virginia 44 Dirtion, Rodney 21, 46 Dotson, Janet 16, 38 Doxey, Joseph 46 Duck, Terry 48 Duke, Robin 19, 20, 26, 46 Duncan, Mrs. Michele 9 Dunlap, Mrs. Kay 2, 9, 22, 23 Dunn, Marvin 32, 46 Dunn, Meredith 16, 48 Dunn, Thomas 21, 30, 31, 38, 39 E Eason, Gayle 48 Eason, Lisa 2, 16, 19, 23, 44 Eason, Lori 19, 21, 44 Edwards, Tracey 15, 18, 23, 46 Eure, Pamela 45 Eure, Tracie 48 Everett, Bruce 1, 17 F Falls, Mr. Rocky 9 Faucett, Cindy 20, 46 Faulk, Gloria 17, 48 Ford, Ms. Debra 9, 20 Franklin, Vickie 15, 17, 48 Futrell, Diane 2, 17, 19, 21, 45 Futrell, Lynn 23, 46 G Gaduyon, Nathaniel 20, 48 Gardner, Kevin 20 Gardner, Robert 15, 48 Garvin, James 48 Gautier, Carla 46 Gibbs, Amber 38, 39 Goldsmith, Frank 19, 38, 39 Goldsmith, Katherine 21, 48 Goodman, Cassandra 17, 45 Goodman, Yolanda 16, 17, 29, 38, 39 Goodrum, Raymond 16, 48 Goodwyn, Jeanette 47 Gray, Mr. J. T. 9 Green, Mrs. Joyce 7 Green, Patricia 16, 48 Griffin, Mr. Leroy 10, 16 H Hall, Karyn 16, 17, 21, 38 Hall, Raymond 16, 38, 39 Hall, William 45 Halsey, John 16, 38 Harden, Tracy 48 Hardy, Bobby 20, 47 Hardy, Robin 15, 48 Hardy, Sharon 45 Harper, Ethel 28, 29, 49 Harper, Leslie 21, 49 Harper, Petula 40 Harrell, Connie 16, 19, 20, 45 Harvey, Tracy 16, 17, 47 Hayes, Freddie 45 Hedgepeth, Elizabeth 16, 45 Henry, Amy 19, 21, 22, 48, 49 Henry, Melissa 19, 49 Herndon, Prentis 17, 32, 34, 45 Hobbs, Mrs. Sarah 7 Hollan, Cynthia 18, 47 Hollan, Eric 18, 39, 40 Holland, Antonio 49 Holland, Melissa 19, 46, 47 Holland, Tammy 49 Holley, Sharon 16, 18, 19, 39, 40 Holley, Sherman 17, 47 Holley, Tondra 20, 49 Holly, Alice 16, 18, 47 Holly, Gwendolyn 18, 40 Holly, Kimberly 2, 17, 19, 21, 23, 40 Horne, Jane 16, 19, 40 Horne, Karen 19, 21, 45 Horton, Bridgette 18, 47 Howell, Iris 49 Howell, Theresa 18, 19, 39, 40 Hunt, Myers 45 Hunter, Jerry 21 I Ikenberry, Ms. Marie 10 J Jackson, Melvin 15, 16, 18, 19, 23, 47 Jenkins, William 15, 18, 47 Jennings, Sharon 17, 49 Johnson, Angela 16, 40 Johnson, Brenda 16, 40 Johnson, Diane 16, 49 Johnson, Kim 20, 49 Johnson, Paula 19, 20, 46, 47 Johnson, Vanessa 17 Jones, Charles 49 Jones, Darryl 49 Jones, George 21, 49 Jones, Mr. John 7, 48 Jones, Mrs. Lenora 10, 11 Jones, Leon 49 Jones, Mario 16, 40 Jones, Melvin 30, 32, 47 Jones, Mrs. Mildred 7 Jones, William 16, 18 Jones, Yovonda 40 Jonsson, Kristina 17, 45 Joynes, Christy 17, 21, 49 Joynes, Joseph 16, 49 60 INDEX K King, Alton 15, 18, 47 King, Mr. Matt 10 Knight, Mervis 16, 17, 30, 32, 45 Kohfcldt, Maria 21, 49 L Langston, Terri 16, 18, 19, 45 Lassiter, Kevin 16 Lawrence, Janet 16, 17, 40 Lawrence, Robert 49 Leggett, Donna 16, 41 Leggett, Henry 20, 49 Leland, Mr. Glenn 10, 15, 25 Lewter, Linda 16, 17, 41 Liggins, Mrs. Julia 10, 11, 18 Lilley, Marion 45 Little, Jesse 16, 17, 49 Littlejohn, Mr. Andrew 27 Long, Thomas 14, 16, 20, 47 Love, Regina 16 M Mabrey, Travis 16, 49 Maguire, Shawn 45 Manning, Brenda 45 Mando, Anupum 49 Martin, Denise 49 Martin, Jeffrey 45 Mason, Kevin 21, 41 Matthews, Angela 21, 41 McCaskey, Paul 18 McCausley, Teresa 15, 18, 28, 29, 49 McCreary, Jerry 20, 22, 23, 45 McDonald, Renee 47 Mclnnis, Mrs. Debbie 11 McTaggart, Mr. Robert 11, 20 Mitchell, Kimberly 20, 47 Moody, Carolyn 17, 49 Moody, Henry 39 Moore, Kimberly 19, 21, 49 Moore, Robert 41 Moore, Sharon 17, 15, 47 Morris, Mrs. Laura 12 Mosley, Marlene 17, 47 Myrick, Calvin 16, 49 Myrick, Kevin 41 O O’Berry, George 23, 41 Outlaw, Lisa 21 P Parker, Bridget 16, 17, 39, 41 Parker, Erika 20, 47 Parker, Mr. Gilmer 2, 12, 44 Parker, Randy 20 Parker, Ron 49 Parker, Ronald 49 Parker, Ruben 49 Parker, Sally 18 Parker, Sara 29, 47 Parker, William 18, 41 Parrish, Marvin 49 Parrish, Melisa 49 Parrish, Randy 1, 21, 23, 39 Parrish, Roy 49 Paulsen, Dana 49 Pearson, Deborah 21, 49 Perry, Pamela 49 Pierce, Karen 47, 49 Pierce, Sharon 17, 39, 41 Pitt, Tonya 45 Pitts, Gina 17, 49 Porter, Alison 47 Porter, Bruce 10, 21, 30, 49 Porter, Linda 15, 18, 20, 29, 45 Porter, Shelia 18, 47, 29 Poteet, Mark 15, 18, 49 Powell, Elizabeth 17, 19, 21. 45 Powell, Salina 17, 49 Powell, Sharon 41 Powell, Vernon 49 Powell, William 15, 18, 47 R Raimondi, Michelle 20, 47 Randall, Gina 15, 21, 49 Rayburn, Robert 17, 49 Rayburn, William 21, 49 Reid, Dwayne 30, 31, 32, 34, 39 Reynolds, Mrs. Florence 12 Rhodes, Mrs. Sharon 12, 18 Rice, John 16, 47 Rice, Raymond 16, 18, 47 Richey, Miss Nancy 12, 28 Ricks, Wanda 18, 49 Ricks, Yolanda 15 Riddick, Amanda 15, 16, 17, 29, 45 Riddick, Angela 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 44, 45 Riddick, Nathaniel 45 Riddick, Quinton 15, 16, 49 Roberts, Stephen 16, 49 Robertson, Robin 15, 20, 49 Robertson, Scotti 17, 19, 23, 44, 45 Rodgers, Christy 41 Rodgers, Jerry 49 Rollack, Crystal 42 Rose, Sherry 26, 47 Rouse, Curtis 17, 49 Ruden, Sherry 17, 19, 21, 23, 42 Ruffin, Marcus 17, 21, 31, 32, 39, 42 Russell, Nancy 15, 17, 21, 22, 29, 45 Ryder, Julie 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 39, 42, 59 S Sadler, Karen 16, 47 Salmon, Brenda 19, 21, 27, 49 Sandefur, Wendy 16, 21, 42 Sanders, Mrs. Rosella 10, 12, 20, 44 Saunders, Janet 21, 23, 49 Saunders, Randy 14, 16, 17, 20, 45 Scott, Greta 21, 47 Scott, Joan 42 Sharpe, Eric 16, 42 Shaw, Cassandra 16, 45 Shaw, Ronda 42 Silver, Randy 45 Simpkins, Alice 42 Simpkins, Benny 16, 45 Simpson, Steven 20, 49 Sizemore, Charles 20, 47 Skinner, Alnesa 16, 17, 49 Small, Mrs. Lena 13, 19 Stapleton, Elizabeth 20, 47 Starling, Michael 39, 42 Stephenson, Anthony 21 Steveson, Tim 16 Stewart, Karen 47 Stewart, Tracy 16, 49 Stotlar, James 21, 49 Stotlar, Maragaret 19, 20, 22, 46, 47, 59 Stovall, Carolyn 17, 45 Strickland, Greg 19, 39, 42 Strothers, Rodney 17 Strothers, Rufus 21, 42 Sykes. Willis 47 T Taylor, Mrs. Mary 13, 17 Taylor, Roger 16, 21, 49 Terry, John 45 Thomas, Alan 21 Thompson, Bobby 21, 45 Thorne, Jay 49 Twine, Billy 49 U Umphlett, William 49 V Vacalis, George 15, 47 Vann, Walter 1, 16, 47 Vick, Tyrone 17, 43 W Walker, Stephanie 18, 28, 29, 39, 43 Ward, Tabitha 18, 47 Ward, Theresa 18, 47 Ward, Theressa 18, 47 Warren, Shelia 47 Watson, Mrs. Gretchen 13 Weaver, Douglas 16, 21, 47 Wells, Joseph 43 White, Columbus 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 38, 43 White, Debbie 17, 49 White, James 49 White, Katrina 49 White, Luther 16, 17, 32, 47 Whitehead, Cynthia 47 Wiggins, Elmira 49 Wilkins, Fredrick 43 Wilkins, Lemuel 47 Williams, Barry 21, 49 Williams, Beverly 16, 47 Williams, Darryl 16, 17, 49 Williams, Marilyn 15, 20, 43 Williams, Marvin C. 17, 49 Williams, Marvin L. 49 Wilson, Andra 49 Wilson, Glenn 21, 47 Wilson, Mrs. Joyce 3, 13 Wilson, Mrs. Roberta 13 Wilson, Mr. Wilburn 13 Wilson, Yvette 15, 18, 29, 43 Winborne, Jewell 21, 45 Winborne, Tony 18, 45 Winslow, Mark 16, 20, 45 Winston, Wanda 16, 43 Wolf, Carolyn 20, 23, 49 Wolf, Merrily 22, 23, 45 Worley, Jennifer 20, 29, 49 Worley. Valerie 17, 18, 21, 28, 29, 45 Wright, Adrian 49 Wright, Hersey 21, 47 Wright, Lester 47 Wright, Terrie 15, 16, 29, 47 Wynn, Sandra 21, 47 Y Yates, Tracy 15, 16, 19, 27, 43 INDEX 61 IN CONCLUSION . . . 62 CLOSING CLOSING 63 GOOD-BYE 1983 The end of a year, the end of an old cycle and the beginning of a new cycle. For seniors, the end is high school and the beginning is new life of college, work, or technical training. For underclassmen, it’s the end of one grade, and the beginning of a new one. For teachers and administration, it’s saying good-bye to some students and looking forward to unfamiliar faces. As the seniors pass through the threshold of Suffolk High for the final time, they will reminisce about their Sophomore float and their fears as Freshmen and their winning Senior year. Senior Day, Baccalaureate, and Graduation are over now and are more memories in a lifetime of thoughts. “We love those Raiders” will probably never cross their lips again as the thoughts of new experiences fill their minds. The Seniors enjoyed their days as Raiders, but they are ready to be free and make their own decisions. And bo y, are they enthusiastic! 64 CLOSING