Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1985 volume:

THE PEANUT 1985 Volume 63, PEANUT Suffolk High School North Saratoga Street Suffolk, Virginia Jostens Printing and Publishing Division Clarksville, Tennessee At SHS, everyone is eager to lend a helping hand. In Memory Of Mrs. Sarah Crocker Hobbs Some people have a special gift for warmth, exuberance, and loving concern for others. Mrs. Sarah Crocker Hobbs, secretary to the principal of Suffolk High School for five years, was just such a person. Her friendly greetings, such as What do you need, honey? 7 ' , and her bright smile never failed to gladden the heart of any student who entered the office. Dedicated to her job, she worked easily with everyone from the adminstration to parents. Said Mr. William Hill, her boss last year, She ' s irreplaceable! That about sums it up. In spite of her love for the school and its students, she resigned from her position at the end of the 1984 school year in order to assist her husband in his business. But in October the entire community was shocked by her meaningless and untimely death, which left an indelible scar of grief at Suffolk High School. Yet alongside the scar are the wonderful memories of Mrs. Hobbs, who was, above everything else, our friend. Good Things Come In It often seems that the smallest gift under the Christmas tree is the best. Whatever it turns out to be, a trinket of jewelry or money, we find good things do come in small packages. SHS, too, is small; and, like that tiny gift under the tree, we have good things hidden in our package. Because our student body numbers approximately 380, our faculty and staff are able and willing to help with any problem that may arise. They are geniunely interested in guiding us on our way to responsible adulthood. But at the heart of this small package are our stu¬ dents. The enthusiasm they have seems to make our school special. Since we are so small, the school is like a family unit. As senior Karen Sadler said, One ad¬ vantage of going to SHS is that students get more individual attention from teachers. You ' re a person, not just a school statistic. Plus, since we are small, students get the chance to meet and know other stu¬ dents as well. Smallness doesn ' t keep us from many activities and lots of studying. And our pep rallies are so full of spirit that they sound as though a thousand students are yelling rather than three hundred or so. Yes, we are small, but we are loud, energetic, and bursting with spirit. Small Packages Seniors Open Their Final Package After three years the wait was over, and the Class of ' 85 finally became the big seniors . With a lot of hard work and fun-filled memories behind them, this year was like reaching the peak of high school life. The icing on the cake was the long-awaited senior privileges. They had been eagerly anticipated three long years, and the moment was finally here. They included long lockers and exemptions from final exams if one could maintain a B average. The privilege that allowed seniors to strut their stuff came at assemblies where the seniors proudly marched in and took their place at the front of the auditorium, as underclassmen stood to honor them. During homecoming week the seniors worked hard on their float Stomp the Pointers . Although it placed third in the competition, their spirit was still alive. For the second year in a row the Class of ' 85 won the spirit link and the cheering contest at the homecoming pep rally. At a senior assembly in November to select accessories for gradu¬ ation, seniors chose their cap and gown colors to be the traditional red and white. As graduation nears, seniors will become victims of that disease teachers label as Senioritis . Symptoms include excessive talking, shortened attention spans, failure to do homework and signs of uncontrollable emotion. The Class of ' 85 leaves Suffolk High in style, excited as they were in their freshmen year, four long but successful years ago. (1) The Veterans ' Day ceremony comes to a close for another year as “Taps is played by senior William Powell. (2) The seniors stomp off the field with third place. (3) Senior class officers are (left to right, seated) Sheila Porter, President; Greta Scott, Vice-President; (standing) Melvin Jackson, Treasurer; and Erika Parker, Secretary. 4 SENIORS ADRIENNE THOMASINE ARTIS LEON GYRONE ARTIS ANTHONY LOVELL BAKER FRANKLIN WILSON BARNES MICHAEL STEVEN BEALE ALFANISA BOONE SHERYL ANN BOONE BOBBY LEVELL BOWERS CURTIS GENE BOWERS MARCELLA AVON BRITT BENITA TERESSA BUTTS TONY JORDAN BYRD SENIORS 5 CATHERINE ANNE BYRUM JAMES BRYAN CLEMENTS WYNDIE SUE COBB SANDRA LYNN COKES TRACEY YVETTE COLANDER LISA MOLLETTE COLLINS BEVERLY JEAN COPELAND JOHNNETTA MARIE COUNCIL 6 SENIORS RUBY LYNN COWAN LAWRENCE DENNIS DEBAUSE RODNEY ALLAN DIRTION ROBIN RENEE DUKE MARVIN CHRISTOPHER DUNN HELEN CYNTHIA FAUCETT DEBORAH LYNN FUTRELL CARLA DIANE GAUTIER JEANETTE ELIZABETH GOODWYN ETHEL ANDREA HARPER MELISSA KAY HOLLAND SHERMAN COSAIRE HOLLEY SENIORS 7 BRIDGETTE MINETTE HORTON MELVIN LEE JACKSON, JR. WILLIAM ALFRED JENKINS PAULA LYNNE JOHNSON MELVIN LEWIS JONES, JR. ALTON PERCELL KING THOMAS ELLIOT LONG ALEXIS CORTRINA MCCREA MERLE RENEE MCDONALD KIMBERLY NICHELLE MITCHELL TRACY EDWARDS MIZZELLE JAMES CALVIN MYRICK 8 SENIORS MARIKO NAGAMI LINDA CHERYL ODOM ERIKA DENISE PARKER ALISON RENEE PORTER SHEILA ANN PORTER WILLIAM RUFUS POWELL, JR. MICHELLE LINA RAIMONDI KAREN RENEE SADLER GRETA NICHELLE SCOTT ELIZABETH RUTH STAPLETON SENIORS 9 KAREN ELIZABETH STEWART MARGARET GRIER STOTLAR RODNEY LAMONT STROTHERS BOBBY MAURICE THOMPSON RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ URIO GEORGE JAMES VACALIS WALTER EARL VANN TABITHA WARD TERESA WARD THERESSA MARGARET WARD SHEILA DENISE WARREN DOUGLAS TAYLOR WEAVER 10 SENIORS QclAonrmiLCkfcuL- • c? %5V?. LUTHER EARL WHITE CYNTHIA ALISHEA WHITEHEAD BEVERLY LYNN WILLIAMS Seniors Not Pictured KENNETH MARIO BAKER CLARENCE LEE GAMBLE ANGELA GILCHRIST BOBBY LOVELL HARDY SARA JANE PARKER MICHAEL ANTHONY POPE BILLY LEE TWINE, JR. CRYSTAL DENISE WHITE LESTER DARRYL WRIGHT TERRIE ARLICIA WRIGHT SANDRA JENISE WYNN SENIORS 11 Juniors Are Always On The Go!!! The juniors are a special class whose package is filled with pep and spirit. They took first place for the third year in a row in the float competition during home¬ coming with their theme, Pound the Pointers. All were excited when class rings were delivered in November. Every¬ one was very proud and eagerly displayed their rings to whoever would look. But a junior ' s life is not all glamour. Many of them worked hard during football and basket¬ ball season with familiar cries such as, Would you like to buy a candy bar? What about cry¬ stal jewelry? How ' bout some peanuts? Chicken dinner tick¬ ets or maybe a raffle ticket? Anything??? Their work was well rewarded when they com¬ pleted the fund-raising by final¬ ly raising the entire amount for the prom, and then some. In an academic vein, the ju¬ niors completed their third com¬ petency test, the social studies section, and some took the PSAT in the fall to prepare for the SAT coming up in the spring. Although many juniors had to divide their time between their jobs, extra classes, and various activities, their year was full of fun, enjoyment, and genuine achievement. Class officers for 1984-85 are (seated) Tracy Daniels, Treasurer; Debbie White, Vice- President; (standing) Sandy Beale, Secretary. President Mark Poteet is missing from the picture. Sandy Beale, escorted by Jay Stotlar (above), and Debbie White, escorted by Calvin My- rick (below), are all smiles during Home¬ coming. 12 JUNIORS Jackie Almond Faye Arrington Carlito Barrett Kevin Barrow Sandy Beale Faye Boone Kenny Boone Iliya Boose Angela Bronner Paul Brown Pat Colander Alfred Copeland Tony Copeland Jack Cornett Ricky Cornett Tracy Daniels Meredith Dunn Gail Eason Shelly Edwards Tracy Eure Vickie Franklin Nathaniel Gaduyon Robert Gardner Kathy Goldsmith JUNIORS 13 Kirk Hagy Leslie Harper Amy Henry Missy Henry Jennifer Higgs Iris Howell Sharon Jennings Shelton Johnson George Jones Christy Joynes Joesph Joynes LaVonne Klinke Maria Kohfeldt Robert Lawrence Jesse Little Travis Mabrey Denise Martin Mavis Milteer Carolyn Moody Kim Moore Ronald Parker Ronald Parker Dana Paulsen Deborah Pearson 14 JUNIORS Not Pictured Leon Jones Darryl Knight Kashtice Mason Thomas Rawls Lemuel Wilkins Doris Worthington Barry Wright Hersey Wright Pamela Perry Mary Pierce Martha Pittard Mark Poteet Salina Powell Vernon Powell Jack Rayburn Lee Rayburn Yolanda Ricks Robin Robertson Curtis Rouse Brenda Salmon Janet Saunders Darnita Scott Steven Simpson Dennis Smith Shea Spain Jay Stotlar Roger Taylor Debbie White Barry Williams Darryl Williams Marvin Williams Adrian Wright Jack Umphlett JUNIORS 15 Half Way There Sophomore class officers for 1984-85 are (seated) Lisa Smith, President; Morris Barnes, Vice-President; (standing) Shannon Holly, Secretary; April Ruffin, Treasurer. ' Two down and two to go , exclaimed two sophomores as they realized that their freshmen years were gone forever. We re half way there, announced Glynda Sandefur. The sophomores showed that they were step¬ ping up by winning second place in the float competition during homecoming with Grind the Pointers . In a more serious capacity, they worked hard raising money for their junior year by selling M l M ' s and concessions at the SCA Christmas Dance. The dreaded Competency Tests were given to the sophomores in the early spring. Most stu¬ dents found these tests an easy nuisance, but necessary for graduation. A few tenth graders also took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests to prepare for the SAT ' s in the future. (1) Sophomore attendants Lisa Smith and Cassandra Collins are all smiles during Homecoming ' 84. (2) The float of the Class of ' 87, Grind the Pointers, takes second place. 16 SOPHOMORES Deon Artis Amy Bailey Shannon Baines Morris Barnes Joan Boone Ronald Boone Lisa Bowers Michele Brooks James Brown Tiffany Butts Tony Chaney Suzette Clark Mark Coats Cassandra Collins Samantha Cook Marcus Crocker Sandy Davies Audrey Demiel Adrienne Diggs Alphonso Ellis John Faircloth Angela Ferrell Melinda Gilchrist Vanessa Goodwyn Tony Green Veronica Hall T.S. Harden Laura Harris Sam Harris Amy Harvell Shannon Holly Dameron Johnson Kim Johnson Kimberly Johnson Kalcie Klinke Phyllis Kindred Bobby Kinsey Brian Knight Henry Leggett Richard Lemmon Gary Meeks Lisa Myrick SOPHOMORES 17 Curtis Parker Marvin Parrish Melissa Parrish Deborah Pierce Karen Pierce Janet Riddick Steven Riddick Quinton Riddick April Ruffin Glynda Sandefur Jerome Scott Lisa Smith Tonya Smith Teresa Spivey Tracy Stewart Chris Strickland Vandelyn Thornton Frances Walker Mary West James White Katrina White Dale Wiggins Shelton Wyatt A Fresh Start This year ' s freshmen have proved to be as spirited as those of the past years, if not more so. After a few days of wander¬ ing around wide-eyed and confused, they fell right into step with the daily routine here at Suffolk High. They really didn ' t know what to do at first. As one fresh¬ man said, We really didn ' t know what to do, so we just sat and watched ' But they weren ' t about to let the football sea¬ son come to a close without letting their spirit show. At the pep rally for the final game of the season against Forest Glen, they gave it their all and won the spirit stick for showing the most pep, vitality, and spirit. The freshmen really came alive after that needed boost! The freshmen class officers for 1984-85 are (seated) Candice Martin, President; Kristina Vacalis, Vice-President; (standing) Latrina Williams, Secretary; Wendy Smith, Treasurer. 18 SOPHOMORES FRESHMAN David Allen Terry Allen David Baines Jeremy Baker Brian Barnes Deborah Beaty Pamela Bennett Chris Berlin Dawn Bivins Carolyn Boone Keyvan Boone Kevin Boyce Marcus Bradley Ricky Brooks Julia Brown Tammy Carter Tina Carter Joey Caterbone Andy Cavender Christie Chambiss Lawrence Chambliss Joyce Cherry Karen Cherry Kirk Claud Queen Claude Larry Colbert Anita Corner Diane Corner Tina Carroll Robert Cofield Dexter Crocker Kwana Diggs Laura Dunlap Michelle Gaduyon La Shawn Gambrell Sharron Gardner Chanda Gray Reginald Hardy Faye Harris Sherry Harvey Marcus Hedgepeth Troy Hedgepeth FRESHMAN 19 Constance Higgs Shannon Holland Patricia Holmes Tracy Holmes Mariam Hopkins Prentis Hopkins Michael Horton Charles Johnson Sebrina Johnson Tracy Johnson Lenore Jones Marvin Jones Terry Jones Tommy Jones Angela Joynes Lattisua King Edith Knight David Kohfeldt Terri Lassiter Dorothea Liverman Joe Long Nicole Maguire Candice Martin Amy Mason Mark Massengill Stacy McCrea Georgie McDonald Tony Mcllwain Angela Miles Jessie Montgomery Patrick Morris Melissa Mosley Patrick Murphy Jenice Nelson Glinda Parker Rhonda Parker Ruben Parker Steven Parker Izel Pearson Walter Perry Anthony Pierce April Pierce 20 FRESHMAN Russell Putnam John Raimondi Ricky Saunders Deborah Scott Jennifer Scott Kim Silver Roberta Simpson Antonio Smith Roger Smith Wendy Smith Mary Stevens Kristina Vacalis Karen Walker Carlos Ward Andrea Wells Tina Whitehead Eric Wilson Terry Wilson Latrina Williams Warren Williams Renee Winslow Joanne Woodruff Ann Young Tracy Young Farley Andreson Victor Arrington Laronz Black Ralph Bowen Tony Chaney Sam Claude Glen Collins Eric Crafton Tony Debause Teresa Dillard Marvin Elam Eric Artis Chanda Boone Angie Corcoran Chevron Flythe Earl Goodman Jeffery Hart Antonio Holland Donald Howell Janet Miles Freshman Not Pictured Marcus Elam William Myrick Alice Ellis Rodney Plummer Kim Gates Rhonda Reid Tom Hall William Roundtree Dexter Harvey Jerome Scott Isaac Holliman Jay Thorne Reginald Holly Gloria Warren Robert Johnson James White Daryl Lawrence Natalie White Wayne Lowther Beverly Whitehead Tonya Moore Sophomores Not Pictured Roy Parrish Suritta Pierce Anita Powell Jody Powell James Riddick Quinton Riddick Elston Turner Stacey White Andra Wilson FRESHMAN 21 How Do You Run A Small School? Their door is always open to lend a helping hand or just give small, friendly advice. When¬ ever in need, the students can count on them to help. These are our administrators. They include Mr. William Hill, principal, Mr. John E. Jones, assistant principal, and Mrs. Frances Alwood, guidance counselor. Mr. Hill works with faculty and students to improve our school scholastically. His door is always open, no matter what size the problem. One of his trademarks has become his designa¬ tion of a theme for the year, this year ' s being Come Alive in ' 84- ' 85 . A graduate of Suffolk High himself, he has a special love for the school and has brought much spirit to it. Our assistant principal, Mr. Jones, can be found patrolling the halls when not working on attendance or disciplinary problems. Though of¬ ten perceived as a stern disciplinarian, in reality he cares deeply about the students and counsels them wisely about the raising of their goals and aspirations. Mrs. Frances Alwood as guidance counselor is truly a supportive member of the administration. She advises wisely and well in helping students to decide on their future plans. She spends hours scheduling students for the right classes and es¬ pecially devotes much time to seniors as they fill out college and scholarship applications. Our administrators are strong yet caring peo¬ ple. Mr. John E. Jones Assistant Principal Mr. William N. Hill Principal Mrs. Frances Alwood Guidance Counselor 22 ADMINISTRATION With Helping Hands Mrs. Pat Claud, Secretary Mrs. Irene Williams Bookkeeper CAFETERIA WORKERS — (first row) Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Ricks, Mrs. Byrum, Mrs. Harris; (second row) Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Blizzard, Miss Scott. CUSTODIANS — Mr. White, Mr. Croker, Mr. Scott. ADMINISTRATION 23 Nobody, But Nobody, Does It Better They keep right on teaching, even while students doodle on their desks instead of taking notes. Many con¬ stantly fight their way through the teenage mob in the lunchroom for a bite to eat. Some of the more private ones prefer seclusion in their lounge. Of course, we all know who they are. They ' re SHS teachers. Along with stu¬ dents, they make up the heart of our school. SHS teachers take much pride in their work and their school, and many give extra hours after school. They are always around to lend an ear, give ad¬ vice for personal problems, or give ex¬ tra academic help. These moments of counseling create a special relation¬ ship between student and teacher, and there are many such bonds at SHS, especially because it is such a small school. Besides teaching and counseling personally or academically, they also help out as sponsors of many clubs and organizations. Especially de¬ manding are the junior and senior sponsorships. The junor class spon¬ sors spend much time seeing that the production of the Junior-Senior Prom is on schedule, while the senior spon¬ sors work all year in preparation for Senior Day, the Baccalaureate, and Commencement exercises. All year coaches of various sports and the band director in the fall spend hours after school preparing their students for the big games . Work on publi¬ cations such as the yearbook and the newspaper requires much time of the sponsor in order to make sure Suffolk High has a quality product. All the work that teachers do, both in the classroom and after school, has one main purpose: To help students succeed now and in the future. When they do, their teachers feel a sense of pride and accomplishment unequaled in most professions. Mrs. Gail V. Bess Business Education Mrs. Vivian Picot Covington History Mrs. Michele Duncan Distributive Education Mrs. Kay Dunlap English Mrs. Sally Glover Chorus 24 FACULTY Ms. Nancy Pyle French Mrs. Florence Reynolds Business Education Mrs. Rosella R. Sanders Special Education Mrs. Deborah Scott Special Education Mrs. Lena Small Algebra and Consumer Math Mrs. Mary Taylor Home Economics Not Pictured Mrs. Marie Nido — Latin Mrs. Sharon Rhodes — Math and Algebra Ms. Nancy Richey — Physical Education Mrs. Roberta Wilson — Government and World Geography Mr. Wilburn Wilson — Biology and Earth Science Mr. James Dabney — Drivers ' Education Mrs. Deborah Ford — Art and French Mr. Leroy Griffin — Industrial Arts Mrs. Gretchen Watson Chemistry Mrs. Joyce B. Wilson Government and World Geography Mr. Edward Young Physical Education FACULTY 25 Homecoming 1984 Homecoming 84 was filled with spirit and fun. Students worked together as teams to pre¬ pare their floats for the big game . Many students participated in Spirit Week when students dressed up on designat¬ ed days. Monday was Bum Day; Tuesday, Baby Day; Wednesday, Favorite T.V. Star Day; Thursday, Checks and Stripes Day; and Fri¬ day, Red and White Day. The Homecoming Court consisted of girls chosen by each class. Homecoming attendants from the freshmen class were Candice Martin and Latrina Williams. Sophomore attendants were Cassandra Collins and Lisa Smith. Sandy Beale and Debbie White represented the ju¬ nior class. The Princesses, all from the senior class, were Sheila Porter, Lisa Collins, Grier Stotlar, Tess Ward, Greta Scott, Erika Parker, Robin Duke, and Tracy Colander. Sheila Por¬ ter, escorted by her brother Bruce, was crowned 1984 Homecoming Queen by Jewell Winborne, 1983 Homecoming Queen. In the float competition, the juniors for the (Above) ' 83 Homecoming Queen Jewell Winborne congratulates the elated ' 84 Homecoming Queen, Sheila Porter. (Right) Queen Sheila Porter casts a sideways glance toward her escort and brother, Bruce. third year in a row won first place with Pound the Pointers . Sophomores came in second with Grind the Pointers . Third place went to the seniors with Stomp the Pointers , and freshmen received fourth place with their float, Put the Pointers in Their Place . Sheila Porter is all smiles after being crowned Homecoming Queen. 26 HOMECOMING Suffolk High Royalty Homecoming Court selection is based upon the students ' votes. The seniors nominate fifteen girls from their ranks to be on the court; then the class votes for eight girls who will become the senior Princesses. The junior, sophomore and freshmen classes select five girls from each class and subse¬ quently vote for two attendants from their respective classes. Finally, a few days before Homecoming, the football team casts their votes for Homecoming Queen, choosing from the eight senior Princesses. Their choice is announced at half-time, preceded by much suspense. Tracy Colander and Lisa Collins (top left), Sheila Porter and Greta Scott (above), and Grier Stotlar and Tess Ward (left) show a wide variety of emotions as they parade around the field. A picture of Princesses Erika Parker and Robin Duke was unavailable. Sheila Porter (below), unaware that she has been selected Homecoming Queen, grins for the photogra¬ pher while the others watch the game. HOMECOMING 27 Frustration And Fun On The Football Field This year ' s football team was larger than it has been , in several years, with thirty-four players, almost twice as many as last year. The Red Raiders, who were 2-7-1 overall and 2-3-1 in the District, were much better than their record showed. Two of their losses were against Windsor and Surry, but were close. Two Raiders were honored in the Di strict for their outstanding play. Travis Mabrey was named All-Dis¬ trict linebacker and received Honorable Mention in the Region. Marvin Dunn was named All-District Jl, ‘ noseguard and on the Regional second team. ' ■ All in all, it was a creditable year for a football team ’ in a small school. (right) Curtis Rouse looks rather disgusted with a play. First row (left to right): Meredith Dunn, Michael Pope, Rodney Dirtion, Marvin Dunn, Marvin Williams, Travis Mabrey, Doug Weaver, James Clements; Second row: Iliya Boose, Ronald Parker, Rouse, Kenny Boone; Third row: Darryl Lawrence, James Brown, Tony Green, Marcus Elam, Al- phonsio Ellis, Deon Artis, Curtis Parker, Gary Meeks; Fourth row: Ricky Brooks, Izel Pearson, Mar¬ cus Bradley, Tracy Young; Fifth row: Kevin Alston, head coach; | R.C. Carroll, coach; Allan Lowe, coach; Darryl Williams; Warren Williams; Arnold Myrick; Darryl Yandell, coach; Leroy Griffin, coach; James Dabney, coach. Wr.PFip!: kfEH i wtM f W.MLT. . 28 FOOTBALL We Love Our Raiders (Above) Coach Kevin Alston is definitely in deep concentration over a critical play. (Below) It appears that every Raider is making a break for the goal line. (Above) In hopes of learning something new, sophomore Tony Green pays close attention to his elder teammates on the field. (Below) Those Red Raiders sure are hustling. FOOTBALL 31 (Above) Jubilation rapidly spreads through the gym as the Raiders down JFK. (Left) Reaching to new heights, Meredith Dunn introduces a new form of lay-up. (Below) Heavily guarded, Marvin Dunn searches for a way out. 32 BASKETBALL As of February 8, 1985, the Suffolk High varsity basketball team had a re¬ cord of 3-10 under second-year head coach Ed Young. As in the 83-84 season, the Red Raid¬ ers have been tough in their losses and seemed to run out of time just before gaining the lead. Five of the ten losses were by eight or less points, and three games were lost in the last three seconds of the game. But one highlight of the season was defeating John F. Kennedy for the first time in five years, 55-51, on January 9. Leon Artis and Marvin Williams were co-captains for the year. Artis led the team in scoring an average ot tourteen points a game. Marcus Elam was the leading rebounder with an average of thirteen a game and twelve points a game. Barry Williams was a valuable player in stealing the ball. Let ' s Score Two More (Above) Senior Leon Artis steadily concentrates on im¬ proving his foul shooting during practice. (Below) Barry Williams prepares to pass the ball to the nearest teammate. (Top) Marcus Elam can ' t decide whether he has a ball for a head or a head for a ball. (Bottom) Leslie Harper is having difficulties getting the ball to a team¬ mate. BASKETBALL 33 Round The Rim The girls ' varsity team was led by Tri- Captains Greta Scott, Ethel Harper, and Sara Parker. The twin towers of Ethel Harper and Pat Colander made the SHS starting five the tallest in the District. They continually out-rebounded their opponents and posed a serious threat with the inside game. Greta Scott was the team ' s leading scorer, and because of her outstanding determination, hustle, and defense she made the Tidewater All-Dis¬ trict team. First row (left to right): Karen Pierce, Pat Colander, Ethal Harper, Tracy Eure. Second row: Adrienne Diggs, Laura Harris, Janet Riddick, Greta Scott, Sara Parker, Joanne Woodruff. The Raiderettes seem to love all kinds of jumping. From making a jumpshot (above), to jumping for the tip-off (left), they all jump for it. 34 BASKETBALL The New Kid In First row: Latrina Williams; Bobby Kinsey. Second row: Travis Mabrey; George Vacalis. Third row: Krissy Vacalis; Tony Mclllwain; Joey Caterbone; Ricky Brooks; Tonya Smith. Fourth row: William Myrick; Jack Rayburn; Marcus Hedgepeth; Jo¬ seph Joynes; Andy Cavender. (top right) Ricky Brooks goes in for the big kick, (above) Captain George Vacalis heads for the goal, (right) Marcus Hedgepeth gives it all he ' s got! Town Soccer is a new sport to S.H.S., as this is the first year it has ranked as a varsity sport. The team lost several very close games and became discouraged, but Coach Billups always managed to get spirits back up again. Though by some standards the soccer team was not too successful, it will be a force to be dealt with in years to come. SOCCER 35 Spring Sports 1985 Due to the unavailability of 1984 spring sports pictures, the yearbook staff chose to use pic¬ tures of the potential 1985 teams. Formal and action pictures of these teams will appear in next year ' s annual. GOLF — Chris Strickland, Stephen Riddick, Joseph Joynes. GIRLS ' TENNIS — First row: Joanne Woodruff; Angela Miles; Kim Johnson; Grier Stotlar. Second row: Shannon Holly; Missy Henry; Suzette Clark; Mrs. Deborah Ford, coach. TRACK — First row: Yolanda Rick; Tonya Smith; Katrina White; Melvin Jackson; Vande- lyn Thornton; Joanne Woodruff. Second row: Marvin Elam; Connie White; Paula Johnson; Cassandra Collins; Sandra Cokes; Lisa Collins. Third row: Chanda Grey; Ray Parrish; Roger Taylor; Iliya Boose; Tony Byrd; Marcus Elam. Fourth row: Sherman Holley; Alphonsio Ellis; Darryl Lawrence; Tracey Young; Joseph Joynes; Carlito Barrett. Fifth row: Mr. James Dabney, coach; Curtis Rouse; Sam Harris; Travis Mabrey; Izel Pearson; Mr. Kevin Alston, coach. 36 SPRING SPORTS BOYS ' TENNIS — First row: Mark Poteet; Jay Stotlar; Rafael Urio; Bobby Kinsey. Second row: Jack Rayburn; Chris Strickland; Stephen Riddick; Morris Barnes. SOFTBALL — First row: Audrey Demiel; Connie White; Greta Scott; Pat Colander; Deborah Pearson. Second row: Laura Dunlap; Krissy Vacalis; Miriam Hopkins; Debbie Scott; Sheila Porter. Third row: Alison Porter; Adrienne Diggs; Crystal White; Ethel Harper; Pam Ben¬ nett. BASEBALL — First row: Doug Weaver; Meredith Dunn; Curtis Rouse; Sam Harris. Second row: Curtis Parker; Marvin Williams; Jack Rayburn; Mark Poteet; Jay Stotlar. Third row: Tony Smith; Warren Williams; Ricky Brooks; Alfred Copeland; Bobby Kinsey. Fourth row: Mr. Leroy Griffin, coach; Travis Mabrey; Steve Parker. SPRING SPORTS 37 Not Made In The USA 38 When Rafael Urio came to the United States last year on August 15,1983, he never thought that one of his most wonderful experiences in America was going to be partici¬ pating in the State tennis finals. It all started in February 1984. In spite of the knee injuries obtained playing soccer, in spite of the mo¬ nonucleosis that stayed with him for two month s, and in spite of the flu which he got on top of that in January, he started training very slowly to prepare for the tennis season. The season started and the Suf¬ folk High School tennis team won the District. He and Mack Carr, his tennis partner and friend, won the District title in doubles, and Rafael won the District individual title. The same story occurred in Re¬ gional competition. SHS won the regionals defeating West Point 6-3. He and Mack won the doubles fin¬ als, and Rafael won the individual finals. They were all prepared to go to State. The support from the school and from their friends was very strong and quite important. Rafael was afraid that he wouldn ' t be able to give one hundred per cent of himself at State because a muscle across his right arm had been swol¬ len after he had played three con¬ secutive matches in the last day of Regionals. Their coach, Mr. Young, solved that problem by wrapping his arm after putting some spray on it. The State finals were hosted by L.C. Bird High School in Chester¬ field. The first day of the State play-offs was semifinals. Unfortu¬ nately, both the team and he and Mack lost. But he was able to bal¬ ance the score and keep up his mo¬ rale by defeating his opponent and passing into the individual finals. The next day, he and Mack lost in doubles for the third place, and he lost in individual competition against a player from Northern Virginia who had been undefeated for two years. In spite of his ail¬ ments, he did very well all the way through the competition. What an incredible streak of luck for SHS that Rafael came as an ex¬ change student and brought the school such rare fame! Understand¬ ably, all his many friends were de¬ lighted when he returned in the fall on a student visa and wish him the best, especially in the 1985 tennis season. From the beautiful country of Ja¬ pan come not only neat little cars, but also a neat exchange student in the person of Mariko Nagami who came to Suffolk High last fall. Her quiet, unassuming ways have won her many friends who sympathize with her struggles in learning to speak that strange and difficult language — English. Her stories about the customs in her country show that Suffolk High has been quite different from what she had been accustomed to. For instance, there she goes to a private school which is for girls only. Most Japanese schools re¬ quire that their students wear a uniform and have strict rules, some of which Mariko thinks are stupid. For example, if the students ' hair gets too long, they have to pin it up; they can ' t get permanents; and they are not allowed to wear jewelry. Amazingly, school is in session on Saturdays. Mariko likes it here in America; she says everyone is very friendly. In fact, she likes it so much that she would like to come back during college. The students at SHS hope that she doesn ' t change her mind. Rafael Urio Mariko Nagami Memories Of Senior Day 1984 An annual tradition found in the S.H.S. package is Senior Day. This unique ceremony honoring seniors fills them with pride and enthusiasm. Suffolk High ' s Senior Day is very interesting. The freshmen work on gym decorations while the sophomores spend hours filling the arch and front steps with ivy and roses. The seniors march out to the flagpole, each with a red rose. All girls wear white dresses and boys look distinguished in coats and ties. After the flagpole ceremony, a reception is held for the honorees by their parents. This is followed by an assembly in Birdsong Recreation Center. The seniors are presented awards, perform skits, and sing their class song. The song of the Class of ' 84 was written by William Brooks and Buddy Burden to the tune of Wrapped Around Your Finger. Juniors, in turn, sing a farewell song to the seniors. The song was to the tune of Hello and the words were written by Melissa Holland, Wyndie Cobb, Erika Parker, and Sandra Cokes. After the ceremonies have ended, seniors are allowed to leave, as underclassmen regretfully return to class. (left) The 1984 seniors make their grand entrances by walking through the arch decorated with ivy and roses and down the many well-traveled steps of Suffolk High School. (left) The traditional raising of the Stars and Stripes is another meaningful moment of Senior Day. (above) Alas, the Class of 1984 makes its final ascent on the steps of Suffolk High School. 40 SENIOR DAY JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 41 i Prom 1984 The 1984 prom with the theme Make Believe was produced by the Class of ' 85 in their junior year. They worked hard, selling candy, magazines, and peanuts. They also had a car wash to accumulate money for the prom. Many worked long, hard hours during prom week decorating Bird¬ song Recreation Center for the big dance. Students used their study halls, and some were lucky enough to get out of class to work on last- minute projects that needed attention before the prom. But all their hard work paid off on that very special night. Mack Carr and Valerie Worley made their grand entrance during the Senior March (top left). The proud King and Queen Carlton Bivins and Jewell Wilborne showed us their moves (top right). Juniors and seniors, along with their dates, danced the night away as the band performed such tunes as Hello , My Love , Jump , 1999 , and Beat It . Elizabeth Stapleton and George Vacalis got the munchies after boo- geying to the beat of Kraka-Jax (left). Slowing the pace down a bit, the band reluctantly gave everyone a break and a chance to get close with Slow Dancing (bottom). Congratulations to the Class of ' 85 on a job well done. Those Killer Deadlines Kim Moore, layout editor, Karen Stewart, business manager, Mrs. Kay Dunlap, sponsop, and Elizabeth Stapleton, copy editor, work together to make the first and most important deadline. First row: Mrs. Dunlap, Karen Stewart, Kim Moore, Elizabeth Stapleton, Grier Stotlar. Second row: Cather¬ ine Byrum, Ricky Saunders, Tracy Daniels, Tony Byrd, Patrick Murphy, Shelton Johnson, Glynda San- defur, Renee McDonald, Shannon Holly, Michelle Brooks, Michele Gaduyon. Not pictured: Janet Saunders, Jack Rayburn. The PEANUT staff got off to a swift start by selling more ads than had been sold in recent years, thus making the yearbook financially stable. But the hard times came when the editors, sponsor, and certain staff members had to work overtime to meet the two major deadlines in December and February. Nevertheless, under the guidance of Mrs. Kay Dun¬ lap, adviser, the deadlines were met, and the pro¬ duction moved along on schedule so that the year¬ books would arrive before Senior Day., Then after clearing those hurdles, the staff, with a few addi¬ tion, began work on a literary supplement to the newspaper, the PEANUT PICKER, and its annual senior edition to be published in May. Special thanks go to Mr. William Hill and Mr. Kevin Alston for being the school photographers, to various teachers for help with names, and to volun¬ teer students who helped with copy and typing. Truly the 1985 PEANUT is the result of a joint effort by the entire school. ACTIVITIES National Honor Society Students are invited to join the National Honor Society when they attain 3.0 average and exhibit character, scholarship, leader¬ ship and service. Once they are inducted, they are required to maintain this average. Obviously, to achieve a B average and to maintain it require discipline, perseverance, and just plain hard work. Those who do so deserve recognition, and they receive it upon graduation when they wear the spe¬ cial stole and the gold tassell reserved for honor graduates. Seated: Janet Saunders; Ms. Debbie Maclnnes; spon¬ sor, Joseph Joynes; Shelton Johnson; Christie Joynes. Standing: Rafael Urio; Catherine Byrum; Erika Parker; Melissa Holland; Sandra Cokes; Tommy Long; Sher¬ man Holley; Grier Stotlar. Academic Team Competition is getting rough for the participants in the ' Tidewater Chal¬ lenge . As a result, the Academic Team of 1984 was unable to achieve the success of 1982 ' s historic team. Nevertheless, in spite of setbacks, the team members can be found frequently at 7:30 in the morning and at night learn¬ ing, studying, and practicing for their next round. New members are welcome anytime. First row: Janet Saunders; Ronald Boone; Bobby Kinsey. Second row: Jack Rayburn; Stephen Riddick; Mor¬ ris Barnes; and Mrs. Cavender, sponsor. Student Council Association The Student Council Association is an organization of students whose mai n goal is to involve the faculty and students in com¬ munity activities. It also strives to improve the quality of student ' s life within the school. The SCA engaged in a Food Drive in which donations were made to the Salvation Army over the holidays. First row: Paula Johnson; Amy Henry; Sheila Porter; Greta Scott; and Pat Colander. Second row: Debra Pierce, Krissy Vacalis; Brenda Salmon; Candice Mar¬ tin; Latrina Williams; Wendy Smith; Elizabeth Staple- ton. Third row: Shannon Holly; Erika Parker; Melvin Jackson; April Ruffin; Morris Barnes; Tracy Daniels; and Debbie White. ACTIVITIES 43 Interact Club The Interact Club is a community service organization sponsored by the Rotary Club. Sophomores through seniors are selected from area high schools, and they meet twice a month on Wednesday in the SHS library to work together to benefit the community. For example, the club members adopt a grandparent and go Christmas caroling at the local nursing homes. Twice a year Inter¬ act members attend Rotary luncheons at the Suffolk Elks ' Lodge, and they have an end-of-the-year picnic at Sleepy Hole Park. One of the most interesting things they do is to attend a session of the General Assem¬ bly in Richmond. Front row: Pat Colander; Shelly Edwards; Sheila Por¬ ter. Second row: Sandra Cokes; Jay Stotlar; Melissa Holland. Peer Facilitators The Peer Facilitators are a group of students who are sensitive to the needs of their peers and aid them, whether in academic studies or personal problems. They are trained by their sponsors, Mrs. Fran Alwood and Mr. Randy Betz, to be good com¬ municators. Mrs. Alwood stated that peers are trained as good listeners, not as guidance counsel¬ ors or advisors. These young people are special because of their training and, most of all, because of their concern for their fellow students. Front row: Sheila Porter; Sherman Holley; Second row: Tracy Daniels; Shelly Edwards; Debbie White. Third row: Liz Staple- ton; Crystal White; Faye Boone. Fourth row: Suzette Clark; Chanda Boone; Shannon Holly. Fifth row: Jackie Almond; Chris Strickland; Travis Mabrey; Frankie Barnes. Sixth row: Pat Colan¬ der; Tony Byrd; James Clements. Not pictured: Kim Moore. Coed Hi-Y The Co-ed Hi-Y club is a national system of Christian service clubs sponsored by the YMCA. Its aim is to encourage young peo¬ ple to commit themselves to brotherhood, equality, and service. Last year, the Suffolk High club won the ACE award which in¬ volved school and community projects, and they hope to win again this year. Hi-Yers become very involved in their activities as they try to live up to the ideals of the club. First row: Ronald Boone; Amy Henry; Sandra Wynn; Shannon Holly; Stephen Riddick; Melvin Jackson. Second row: Calvin Myrick; Lee Rayburn; Missy Hen¬ ry; Tony Byrd; Dorthea Liverman; Patrick Murphy; Marcus Crocker. Third row: Phyllis Kindred; April Ruffin; Veronica Hall; Denise Williams; Kim John¬ son; Melinda Gilchrist; Van Thornton; Mrs. Small, sponsor; Dameron Johnson; Samantha Cook; Laura Harris. 44 ACTIVITIES Distributive Education Clubs Of America The DECA chapter at Suffolk High has had a very busy year, beginning with elec¬ tion of officers and installation ceremonies in October. Especially important was the District Leadership Conference in February in which Suffolk ' s DECA actively partici¬ pated. First row: Robin Duke; Kim Mitchell; Melvin Jackson; Karen Stewart; Crystal White; Tony Copeland; Kirk Hagy; Carolyn Moody; Leon Jones. Second row: James Clements; Brenda Salmon; Faye Arrington; Debbie White; Darryl Williams; Tracy Mizzelle; Silvester Har¬ den. Third row: Stacey White; Tracy Eure; Karen Pierce; Alton King; Tess Ward; Bill Jenkins. Fourth row. Michael Beale; Shelton Wyatt; Frances Parker; Leon Artis; William Powell. Future Business Leaders Of America FBLA requires that all its members be enrolled in a business class and strives, through its activities, to develop them into competent, aggressive business leaders. First row: Tabitha Ward; Faye Boone; Iris Howell; Christy Jones, Sandra Cokes; Sheila Porter; Carla Gau¬ tier; Gail Eason. Second row: Alison Porter; Tracy Mi- zelle; Cortrina McCrea; Erika Parker; Maria Kohfeldt; Katrina White; Robin Robertson; Brenda Salmon; Glynda Sandefur; Mrs. Reynolds, sponsor. Third row: Greta Scott, Bridgette Horton; Tony Byrd; Frances Walker; Teresa Dillard; Sheryl Boone. Fourth row: Sherman Holley; Laura Harris; Sharon Jennings; Sali- na Powell; Jackie Almond; Kim Johnson; Angela Bronner; Tracy Daniels. Fifth row: Kim Mitchell; Mel¬ vin Jackson; Shelly Edwards; Calvin Myrick; Vernon Powell; Lynn Cowan. Youth Advisory Council The Youth Advisory Council, or YAC, is an organization composed of students who have an interest in learning about health, nutrition, and the school food service pro¬ gram. Leadership from the faculty and ad¬ ministrators, as well as local disrict and state levals of both food service and educa¬ tion, is required. The YAC at Suffolk High School strives to bridge the gap between students and cafeteria management. First row: Iris Howell; Marcus Elam; Sharon Jennings; Vandelyn Thorton, Melvin Jackson. Second row: Cas¬ sandra Collins; Tracy Eure; Darryl Williams; Tonya Smith; Laura Harris; Marvin Elam. Third row: Veroni¬ ca Hall; Shelton Johnson; Tracy Mizzelle; Mrs. Rhodes, sponsor. ACTIVITIES 45 FHA The Future Homemakers of America, one of Suffolk High ' s largest clubs, has taken on numerous activities and projects this year under the theme of community action. First row: April Ruffin; Audrey Demiel; Darryl Wil¬ liams, Sam Harris; Barry Asbell; David Kohefeldt; Anita Corner; Patricia Holmes; Second row: Suritta Pierce, Faye Boone, Angel Joynes, Tonya Smith, La- trina Williams. Third row: Vernon Powell, Marvin Williams, Carlito Barrett, Elston Turner, Alice Ellis, Karen Pierce. Fourth row: Katrina White, Laura Harris, Dexter Harvey, Marian Hopkins, Doug Weaver, San¬ dra Davies, Dorothea Liverman, Larry Colbert. Fifth row: Penny Bailey, Jesse Montgomery, Carolyn Moody, Kim Johnson, Vandelyn Thorton, Janet Rid¬ dick. Sixth row: Adrienne Artis, Jenice Nelson, Stacy McCrea, Roger Taylor. Seventh row: Karen Cherry, Christie Chambers, Tonya Smith, Tonya Moore. Eighth row: Bobby Bowers, Melvin Jones, Glenda Parker, Sherry Harvey, Jennifer Higgs. Ninth row: Leon Jones, Darryl Knight, James Riddick, Keyvan Boone, Arnold Myrick, Tracy Holmes. Health Club The purpose of the Health Club is to bring together students interested in ca¬ reers in health. They share their interest with other students and explore opportuni¬ ties and requirements in many health fields. They learn what our community has to offer and how they can contribute to the community. The only membership require¬ ment is an honest interest in a health career. First row: Tr acey Mizzelle, Robert Taylor, Melvin Jackson. Second row: Mrs. Copeland, sponsor, Ronald Boone, Adrienne Diggs, Frances Walker, and Tony Byrd. 46 ACTIVITIES AIASA The objective of the American Industrial Arts Student Association is to acquaint stu¬ dents with their roles in our industrial- technological society. Students have been involved in projects for their school and community while learning about responsi¬ bility and civic pride. First row: Brian Boone; Roberta Simpson; Joyce Cher¬ ry; Marcus Hedgepeth; Ronald Parker; Billy Twine; Renee McDonald; Cortrina McCrea; James Brown; Tony Chaney. Second row: Loronze Black; Rickey Brooks; Pam Benette; Ronald Parker; John Horton; Deon Artis; Barry Wright; Meredith Dunn; John Rai¬ mondi. Third row: Leon Jones; Vicki Franklin; Al- phonzio Ellis; Michael Beale; Donald Howell; Kevin Barrow; Doug Weaver. Fourth row: Eric Wilson; Sher- ita Pierce; Gary Meeks; Samuel Claud; Chevronne Flythe; Mark Massengill; Ton y Green. Fifth row: Cur¬ tis Parker; Rodney Dirtion; Melvin Jackson; Thomas Hall; Mr. Griffin, Sponsor. Spanish Club The Spanish Club participated in many annual activities this year such as National Foreign Language Week with a trip to Nor¬ folk for a Spanish rock concert. They also translated the menu on the morning an¬ nouncements into various languages. Later in the year they took a trip to Chi-Chi ' s where they dined on various Mexican foods such as chimichangas and soft tacos. The seniors in the club were treated to a free meal. First row: Lisa Smith; Michelle Gaduyon; Liz Staple- ton; Janet Saunders; Wyndie Cobb; Tess Ward; Karen Stewart; Chanda Grey; Chanda Boone; Tony Byrd; Brenda Salmon; Suzette Clark; Queen Claud; David Allen; Nat Gaduyon; Jay Stotlar; Sandy Beale; Mrs. Cavender, sponsor. Second row: Kirk Claud; Ricky Saunders; Jack Rayburn; Stephen Riddick; Missy Henry; Andy Cavender; Cathy Goldsmith. Science Club The purpose of the Science Club is to expose student to the world of science and related careers. The club members must show an interest in science and be enrolled in a science class. Most of the science classes went on a field trip to Richmond in February, but only the Science Club mem¬ bers went to Washington in March where they toured the Museum of Pathology and the Science and Nature Museum. First row: Shannon Holly; Jack Rayburn; Shelly Ed¬ wards; Shelton Johnson; Angela Bronner; Mrs. Wat¬ son, sponsor. Second row: Robert Gardner; Bobby Kinsey; Morris Barnes; Jackie Almond. Third row: Lee Rayburn; Nat Gaduyon; Crystal White; Pat Colander. Jets-Chrome The acronym JETS-CHROME stands for Junior Engineering Technical Society and Cooperating Hampton Roads Organization for Minorities in Engineering. CHROME was created to encourage minorities to con¬ sider engineering as a career; JETS was cre¬ ated for other interested students. First row: Dameron Johnson; Kim Johnson; Ronald Boone Second row: Phyllis Kindred; Chanda Boone; Greta Scott; Sheila Porter; Kim Butts Third row: Me¬ linda Gilchrist; Samantha Cook; Morris Barnes; Milli Hopkins Fourth row: Sherman Holly; Warren Wil¬ liams; Marcus Crocker; Shelton Johnson Fifth row: Carolyn Boone; David Allen; Sabrina Johnson; Jenni¬ fer Scott ACTIVITIES 47 Band The band has really shrunk over the years, but they make up for the deficit in size with their enthusiasm and school spir¬ it. They are present at all the home games playing their hearts out. When the time came for the Harvest Festival and Christ¬ mas parades, our band marched through the city streets with their heads held high. Maybe they weren ' t as big or as loud as the other area bands, but what ' s wrong with a small band? Good things do come in small packages. First row: Laura Dunlap, Nicole Maguire, Shannon Holly, Lavonne Klinke. Second row: William Powell, Steven Simpson, Jackie Almond, Marvin Elam, Mr. Leland, sponsor. Third row. Andy Cavender, Lee Ray¬ burn, Robert Gardner, Glenn Collins. Chorus The Chorus, like the Band, is small but has nevertheless thrived this year under the knowledge and leadership of the new director Mrs. Sally Glover. They have performed enthusiastically and well at assemblies throughout the year. One outstanding rendition was the Christmas program, performed in conjunction with the Band and the Drama Club. Who says bigger is better ? First row: Jessie Montgomery; Doris Worthington; Audrey Demiel; Beverly Copeland; Suritta Pierce; Tracey Mizzelle, Second row: Tracy Colander; Sil¬ vester Harden; Lemuel Wilkins; Vicki Franklin; Marvin Williams; Daron Pierce; David Allen; Ethel Harper; Mrs. Sally Glover, sponsor. Drama Club The purpose of the Drama Club is to give students the opportunity to express them¬ selves through verbal and nonverbal com¬ munication in the form of plays. The true spirit of Christmas was shown through the talented actors and singers in the presenta¬ tion of Christmas Is ... During Black History month, the Drama Club presented A Dream Deferred ; taken from a poem by Langston Hughes. First row: Roberta Simpson, Ronald Boone, Katrina White, Chanda Gray, Suritta Pierce, Sabrina Johnson, Shelton Johnson. Second row: Sam Harris, Travis Ma- brey, Kim Mitchell, Tracy Mizzelle, Kim Silver, Tina Carroll. Third row: Lemuel Wilkins, Melvin Jackson, Tony Byrd, Caroline Boone, Jennifer Scott, Buffy King, Mrs. Bond, sponsor. Not pictured: Sheila Porter. 48 ACTIVITIES Cheerleaders The cheerleaders have a large thankless job. They work year around to show our team that we have faith in their ability. As ironic as it may seem, no one ever thanks the cheerleaders. They have to train just as hard and twice as long as most of the athletes. During the winter months, new cheerleaders were recruited to give some relief to the original squad for the basketball games. It has been with the help of all the cheerleaders that our school spirit has remained so strong over the years. Bottom: Chrisy Joynes; Angel Joynes; Tiffany Butts. Middle: Faye Harris; Lisa Smith; Sandy Beale, Captain. Top: Brenda Salmon. Not Pic¬ tured: Yolanda Ricks, Co-captain. Flag Corps The Flag Corps began the year with new flags, thanks to the help of their sponsor, Mrs. Sanders, and the fund raising efforts which were greatly aid¬ ed by her classes. Four new members were added to the team after two weeks of hard practice. All their hard work finally paid off when they per¬ formed their routine to Magic by the Cars during the last home game of the football season. The five seniors became teary-eyed when they were given carnations by the remain¬ ing members for their years of hard work. With the departure of the sen¬ iors, the Flag Corps will decrease but the knowledge and skill of the re¬ maining members will enable the squad to continue as a source of pride for Suffolk High. Michelle Brooks; April Pierce; Gail Eason; Me¬ lissa Holland, Co-captain; Paula Johnson; Wyndie Cobb, Co-captain; Missy Henry; Cath¬ erine Byrum; Deborah Pierce. ACTIVITIES 49 Senior ARTIS, ADRIENNE THOMASINE FHA 1, 2; Co-ed Hi-Y 4. ARTIS, LEON GYRONE t tl t Basketball J V 1; Basketball V 2, 3,4, Co-Capt. 3, 4; Basketball Club 1, 2 . BAKER, ANTHONY LOVELL t , , Basketball Manager, VICA 3, 4; Basketball Club 1, 2; Weightlifting Club 1. BAKER, KENNETH MARIO Basketball JV 2; Football 3; Basketball Club 1. BARNES, FRANK LIN WILSON, JR. National Honor Society 3, Peanut 1, 2; Peer Facilitators 4; Boys ' State 3. BEALE. MICHAEL STEVEN Baseball 1; Tennis 2; DECA 4, AIASA 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 1, 2; Boys ' State 3. BOONE, ALFANISA Basketball JV 2; Basketball V 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball Club 2; Art Club 1. BOONE, SHERYL ANN Flag Corps 2; FBLA 3, 4; FHA 1; Health Careers Club 2. BOWERS, BOBBY LEVELL Basketball Club 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, 4; FFA 1. BOWERS, CURTIS GENE Teacher ' s Aide 1; Weightlifting Club 2. BRITT, MARCELLA AVON Softball 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; FBLA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. BYRD, TONY JORDAN Track 4; Co-ed Hi-Y 3, 4; MGA 3, 4; Peanut 3, 4; Peer Facilitators 4; Spanish Club 4; FBLA 4; Health Careers Club 4. BYRUM, CATHERINE ANNE National Honor Society 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Peanut 4; Chess-Backgam- mon-Petanque Club 1, 2, 3; Girls ' State 3. CLEMENTS, JAMES BRYAN Peanut 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; DECA 3, 4; Art Club 2; AIASA 1, 2; Library Aide 2. COBB, WYNDIE SUE Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3; SC A 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Flag Corps 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- Capt. 3, 4; FBLA 2; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club 3, Treasurer 3; Spanish Club 1, 4. COKES, SANDRA LYNN National Honor Society 3, 4; Presidential Classroom 3; SCA 1, 3, 4; Softball 1, Track 2, 3; FBLA 4; Peer Facilitators 3; Interact Club 4, Charm Club 1; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club 2, 3; Girls ' State 3. COLANDER, TRACEY YVETTE SCA 1; FBLA 1; FFA 3, 4, Reporter 3, 4; Choral Club 4; Drama Club 3; Charm Club 2, President 2. COLLINS, LISA MOLETTE Track 2, 3, 4; Flag Corps 1, 2; FBLA 3, Reporter 3; Chess-Backgam- mon-Petanque Club 2; Charm Club 1. COPELAND, BEVERLY JEAN SCA 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Softball 3; FHA 1, 2, 3; FBLA 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3, 4; Chorus 4. COUNCIL, JOHNNETTA MARIE FHA 1; Spanish Club 2; Teacher ' s Aide 3; Science Club 4. COWAN, RUBY LYNN FBLA 3, 4; Art Club 1; Library Aide 1, 2. DEBAUSE, LAWRENCE DENNIS FFA 1, 2; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club 3. DIRTION, RODNEY ALLAN Football 4; Soccer 3, 4; AIASA 2, 3, 4; Basketball Club 1, 2; FHA 2, 3. DUKE, ROBIN RENEE Flag Corps 1; Cheerleader JV 2; Cheerleader V 3, 4; Co-ed Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; MGA 1, 2, 3, 4, DECA 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Chess-Backgammon- Petanque Club 1, 2, 3. DUNN, MARVIN CHRISTOPHER Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; FHA 3, 4; DECA 4; Basketball Club 1, 2, 3. • FAUCETT, HELEN CYNTHIA Co-ed Hi-Y 1; FBLA 3; Library Aide 2; Teacher ' s Aide 3. FUTRELL, DEBORAH LYNN Softball 1; Co-ed Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; AIASA 2; VICA 2, 4; Peanut Picker 3, 4; Peanut 4; Health Careers Club 1; Teacher ' s Aide 3. GAMBLE, CLARENCE LEE FHA 2; Basketball 3. GAUTIER, CARLA DIANE Flag Corps 1; FBLA 3, 4, Sec. 3, Treas. 4; Audio-Visual Club 1, 2. GILCHRIST, ANGELA (Transfer) Modern Dance 1, 2; French Club 2; Chorus 1, Engineering Club 1. GOODWYN, JEANETTE ELIZABETH FBLA 3, 4; Chrous 1; Library Aide; YAC 2. HARDY, BOBBY LOVELL Basketball JV 2; Basketball V 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Basketball Club 1. HARPER, ETHEL ANDREA Basketball 1, 2, 4, Captain 3; FBLA 1; FHA 4; Chorus 2, 4. HOLLAND, MELISSA KAY National Honor Society 3, 4; SCA 1, 2, 3; Class S ecretary 1, 3; Class President 2; Softball 1; Flag Corps 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Capt. 3, 4; Interact Club 2, 3, 4; Co-ed Hi-Y 1; FBLA 2; Peer Facilitators 3; Peanut 3; Puppet Club 1; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque 3. HOLLEY, SHERMAN COSAIRE National Honor Society 3, 4; FBLA 4; FFA 1, 2; Peer Facilitators 3, 4; Jets-CHROME 3, 4 HORTON, BRIDCETTE MINETTE FHA 3; FBLA 3, 4; Jogging Club 1; Teacher ' s Aide 2. JACKSON, MELVIN LEE, JR. Class Vice-President 3; Class Treasurer 4, SCA 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Capt. 3, 4; DECA 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Co-ed Hi- Y 2, 3, 4, MGA 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; YAC 4; Peanut Picker 2; Peanut 3, Thespians Club 3, 4; Health Careers Club 4, Treasurer 4; Jogging Club 1. JENKINS, WILLIAM ALFRED Band 1, 2, 3; DECA 3, 4; Audio-Visual Club 3. JOHNSON, PAULA LYNNE Class Vice-President 1, 2; SCA 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 3; Flag Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque 2, 3. JONES, MELVIN LEWIS Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball JV 1; Basketball V 2; Baseball 2, 3; FHA 2, 3, 4; Basketball Club 1, 2, 3. KING, ALTON PERCELL Football 2, 3; DECA 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; FHA 4, Peanut Picker 3; Teacher ' s Aide 2, 3; Charm Club 2; Basketball Club 1. 50 STATISTICS Statistics LONG, THOMAS ELLIOT National Honor Society 3, 4; Academic Team 2; FBLA 4; Chess- Backgammon-Petanque Club 2, 3; Latin Club 1. MCCREA, CORTRINA ALEXIS (Transfer) Track 2; Co-ed Hi-Y 3; FHA 1, 4; FBLA 3, 4; AIASA 4; Art Club 3. MCDONALD, MERLE RENEE VICA 2, 3; Peanut Picker 3, 4; Peanut 4; Charm Club 1, 2; Teacher ' s Aide 1, 2, 3. 4; FHA 4; AIASA 4. MITCHELL, KIMBERLY NICHELLE Basketball 1; FHA 3; DECA 3, 4; Peanut 3; Drama Club 4; Secretary 4; Chorus 4; Library Aide 2. MIZZELLE, TRACEY EDWARDS Flag Corps 2; Peanut Picker 1, 2, 3; Peer Facilitators 3; FBLA 4; DECA 3; FHA 4; Majorette 3; Drama Club 1, 2; YAX 1; Chorus 1, 2. MYRICK, JAMES CALVIN FBLA 1, 3; FHA 1, 2; Co-ed Hi-Y 4; VICA 4; AIASA 1, Basketball 2. NAGAMI, MARIKO (Exchange Student) FBLA 4; Peer Facilitators 4, Tennis 4. ODOM, LINDA CHERYL FHA 1, 2; FFA 3, 4; Nurses ' s Aide 2; Spanish Club 2; Art Club 2. PARKER, ERIKA DENISE National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; SCA 3, 4, Softball 1; Track 2, 3; Flag Corps 2; FBLA 4; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club 2, 3; Charm Club 1. H PARKER, SARA JANE Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3; FBLA 1 , 3, 4; FHA 1 , 2. POPE, MICHAEL ANTHONY (Transfer) Football JV 1, 2; Football V 4; Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2; Wrestling Team 1; Sign Language Club 1; Spanish Club 2. PORTER, ALISON RENEE Basketball 3, 4; Softball 2; FHA 1, 2; YAC 2; Teacher ' s Aide 1. PORTER, SHEILA ANN Class President 4; SCA 3, 4, President 4; Basketball Statistician 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Statistician 1, 2; Peer Facilitators 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 2, 3, 4; Teacher ' s Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Audio-Visual Club; FBLA 4; Jets-CHROME 4. POWELL, WILLIAM RUFUS, JR. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Drum Major 4; DECA 4; Chess-Backgammon-Petan¬ que Club 1; Audio-Visual Club 2, Drama Club 3. SADLER, KAREN RENEE Flag Corps 3, 4; DECA 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, President 4; District 10 Vice--President 4; FBLA 2; Spanish Club 3, 4, President 4; Jogging SCOTT, GRETA NICHELLE Class Vice-President 4; SCA 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; FHA 1; Thespians 2, Vice-President 2; Teacher ' s Aide Club 3, Vice-President 3; FBLA 4. STAPLETON, ELIZABETH RUTH SCA 4; Peanut 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Peer Facilitators 4; Drama Club 1; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club 2. STEWART, KAREN BETH Track 2, 3; FBLA 1, 2; DECA 4, Sec. 4; Peanut 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Peer Facilitators 4. STOTLAR, MARGARET GRIER National Honor Society 3, 4; Class President 1, 3; Class Secretary 2; SCA 1 , 2, 3; Presidential Classroom 3; Tennis 1 , 2, 3, 4, Peanut 2, 3, 4, EdUor 4; Flag Corps 1; Bridge 1; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club STROTHERS, RODNEY LAMONT Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball JV 1; Basketball V 2, 3; FHA 2; DECA 4; Basketball Club 3. THOMPSON, BOBBY MAURICE Basketball Club 1. TWINE, BILLY LEE, JR. Baseball 1, 2, 3; AIASA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, 4. URIO RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL Vice-President of class (Spain) Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4, District and Regional Individual and Doubles Champion 3; State Runner-up (Individual) 3; English Club (Spain) 1, 2; Magarine Club 2 (Spain); American Intercultural Student Exchange Club 3; AIASA 4. VACALIS, GEORGE JAMES Track 1; Soccer 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Chess-Backgammon-Petanque Club 1, 2; Audio-Visual Club 3; Library Aide 3. VANN, WALTER EARL Track 2; AIASA 1, 2, 3, Sec. 2; Vice-President. WARD, TABITHA FBLA 3, 4; Pres. 4; YAC 2; Audio-Visual Club 1; Chorus 1. WARD, TERESA Basketball Statistician 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Drama Club 1; Chorus 1; YAC 2 . WARD, THERESSA MARGARET DECA 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Teacher ' s Aide Club 2; Audio-Visual Club 1. WARREN, SHEILA DENISE Fla Corps 1, 2; FHA 1, 2; FBLA 2, 3, 4; YAC; Drama Club 4; Charm WEAVER, DOUGLAS TAYLOR DECA 2; Football 1 , 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 , 4, Basketball Club 2, 3, FHA 4. WHITE, CRYSTAL (Transfer) Basketball 1; Softball 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; Art Club 3; Peer Facilitators 4. WHITE, LUTHER EARL Football 1, 2; Basketball JV 1; Basketball V 2, 3; FHA 2; AIASA 2; Chorus 1; Dance Club 1, Basketball Club 3. WHITEHEAD, CYNTHIA ALISHEA YAC 3; Charm Club 1, Pres. 1. WILLIAMS, BEVERLY LYNN DECA 2; YAC 2, 3; VICA 3; Charm Club 1; Chorus 1; FHA 1. WRIGHT, LESTER DARRYL Football 1, 2; Baseball 2; DECA 4; Weightlifting Club 1. WRIGHT, TERRIE ARLICIA Softball 1; DECA 2; FBLA 3, 4; FHA 1; Chorus 1; Drama Club 2. WYNN, SANDRA JENISE Co-ed Hi-Y 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Peanut 3; Charm Club 1. STATISTICS 51 Best Wishes To The Class Of 1985 get in on the fun today. 52 ADVERTISEMENTS A_A, The Name That Says It All 108 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 SENTRY SERVICES 1426 Holland Road Suffolk, Virginia 539-2352 Commercial And Residential L M CARPETS, INC. Mike Taylor Sales Manager 806 West Washington St. Suffolk, Virginia 23434 539-3963 ATLANTIC PERMANENT FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 1008 West Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 539-2309 UNITED VIRGINIA BANK 123 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 539-7461 ADVERTISEMENTS 53 Union Camp 0 CORPORATION We ' re At Home In Virginia 807 West Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia Burke H. Howell Hugh L. Holland Jr. Real Estate And Insurance Professional Building Suffolk, Virginia 23434 NANSEMOND INSURANCE AGENCY P.O. 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Washington St.; Suffolk, Virginia MASTER CLEANERS “We Do What Others Can ' t Do 40 Years Experience Same-Day Quality Service For Shirts, Dry Cleaning, Formal Wear Alterations 519 West Washington Street Suffolk, Virginia ADVERTISEMENTS 61 157 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia MID-ATLANTIC COCA-COLA Wilroy Industrial Park Suffolk, Virginia Compliments Of A Friend We Proudly Salute The Graduating Class Of 1985 See Rene Gaduyon, Sales Representative 62 ADVERTISEMENTS THE PEANUT STAFF WISHES TO THANK ALL THE SUPPORTERS OF OUR 1985 YEARBOOK PATRONS Mr. Mrs. James W. Holly Nurney-Stephenson Insurance Co. Mr. Mrs. Thomas Saunders, Sr. Harry E. Stapleton The Way Christian Book Store BOOSTERS Barrett ' s Paint Wallpaper Co. Mr. Mrs. William Ray Burch Goodyear Auto Service Center Mr. Mrs. Roger Manning Mr. Mrs. J.L. Sandefur Sheila, Tony, Nicole Standard Collections ADVERTISEMENTS 63 Suffolk High School Alma Mater Suffolk forever, Her fame shall never die. Fight for her colors; We ' ll raise them to the sky. Each loyal son Pledges her his heart and hand; For her, united We as brothers stand.