Taylor County High School - Sampler Yearbook (Perry, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1981 volume:

THE YE SAMPLER ’81 Taylor County High School 601 East Lafayeftje St. Perry, Florida 32347 Volume 38 CM I Focus on Football, Fun, Studies Band, Clubs, and Life For ’81 FOCUS — The point where everything comes together, and alternately where everything moves out. Catching the highlights of 1981, the special times and the sad times, is a challenge for us. Sometimes we wish to forget but we know we can’t. The art of focusing means that parts will be preserved and parts will be removed. Now the focus is on change, the future, what will be for us. Every- thing seems to come to a central point, for seniors it is now — this year, the special senior year. Support for tomor- row is being made today. Winning football games, improving school spirit, going to band practice, making the grades, and getting a date for Homecoming. All these are focuses for us. They have been important, but we know they must change for the future. These times in school must come to an end. Our focus begins to move out- ward, into the lives we have ahead of us. Setting new goals, reaching for new horizons are all part of our plans now. We have gained valuable assets this year, but we must move on. The focus on our high school life serves as a refer- ence point for the rest of our lives. We move from the once important focus of 1981 into new focuses. College, careers, new life styles all await us out there in the future. But for now we focus on the year 1981 for it is of utmost importance today for tomorrow. Pictured on pages 4 and 5 clockwise are: Jeanne Horne: Sharon Moore: Class time: Mr. Howarth: Cheryl Grant and Kari Parker; the friendly bull- dogs: Deborah Driggers: and Kandra Spradley. 5 8 Focus on Victory! Sweat, blood, tears and the sweetness of victory. All these make for great games, fun times, and rewarding moments for players, fans and parents. Players focused on learning their plays to win. Coaches focused on teaching the players how to be good, well trained players on the field and off the field. Parents focused on sup- porting the players in all their activities. The fans, oh where would we be without all the cheering, for we remember there will never be another game like the Leon game this year. Cheering, exhaltation, tears, nothing can describe the feeling that everyone had that night. Winning was so sweet. The smell of victory, the moment of success — ecstasy. Moments of victory do not come easily. They take their toll. Broken bones, bruised bodies, and bruised egos are just a little of the price paid. Hours of marching in the band, blistered feet, sore throats, and aching muscles all go into producing a super halftime show to support the bulldogs. Cheerleaders work for the bulldogs. Yelling, screaming, crying, all are a part of that suc- cessful and sad moment. Standing alone in the moment of defeat is relieved only in the moment of success. Clockwise pages 8 and 9: The fierce Bulldog eleven; Quarterback Kirk; Coach D. J. and Bud; Happy Rosebud; dramatic William; and Cheering fans. 9 10 Focusing on Our Festival Our school is a community in itself but a part of our greater community Perry. We celebrate together, work together, play together. The people of our community are great for they continually focus on us. They help us, guide us, and some- times fuss at us. Football and school are not the only important products of our community. Each year we all celebrate the tree — the PINE TREE during the annual Florida Forest Festival. For several weeks the community focuses on what the tree means in our economic and recrea- tional lives. Carnivals, parades, contests, and queens. All these make this a truly fun filled weekend. Thou- sands of people come to our community just for this celebra- tion. Approximately 10,000 people eat free fish dinners at Forest Capital Park on Satur- day. Politicians are everywhere meeting the voters to answer questions. One of the stars of the show is the local Forest Festival Queen and the members of her court. Many of them are our own students. Smokey the Bear is always a chief attraction for all the youngsters along with Ronald McDonald. Tanks, cars, and horses are just a few of the added attractions. Carnival goers can win prizes or enjoy a moment of squealing pleasure on a super ride. The Senior Class traditionally assists with the carnival and they earn money for their work. This means sweet success in the spring for their annual Sen- ior Class trip. Arts and Crafts are also sold all during the Saturday part of the festival. Local artists and some from far away have helped make this one of the most successful events in the festival. Everyone Participates A local art show was held dur- ing the week prior to festival weekend. High School senior Dana Markey took top honors in the photography division. Dana also took top honors in the regional art show last spring at North Florida Junior College. “A little bit of country” was the theme chosen for the 1981 festival. This theme focused on the fact that we are a country town and we are proud of our heritage. Country dress instead of formal wear was the standard dress for the weekend. The festival is always a fun time for all of us. I especially liked the live Army Band that marched in the Parade. stated Toni Edwards, TCHS Senior. The bands were great in the parade, but I preferred the pretty queens, stated George Page, another TCHS Senior. Freshman Cathy Fox said that she liked the carnival because she likes to win the stuffed animals. The Queen's Pageant was my favorite, because my sister won,” were Lee Ann Hagan’s thoughts about the weekend. In all, it is a fun time for every- one in our community. !t is a time when thousands of hours of volunteer work are freely given to dramatize our involve- ment with the forest industry. Focusing on our major area of economic support is viable for all people, students and adults alike. Clockwise for pages 10 and 11 are: George Page lacking up carnival poster; Miss USA in all her beauty; the power of the armed forces; Ronald McDonald; Festival Princesses; and the Festival Queen and her beautiful court. 11 From Diversity We Learn Focusing on school life and what happens in our small com- munity makes our school important. Without fun times, teachers and initiations, it might get to be a little dull around the old TCHS Campus. But not a chance here. Learning to play the guitar for fun or to impress your girl is just one decision you will have to make. Being the hero and sweetheart for 30 girls is another sweet pleasure. Everyone should be so lucky, right George? But along with all the fun things must come the serious too. Mr. Franklin lec- tures about the old countries and tries to keep everyone cur- rent with the new ones. What a 12 job. Focusing on studies is our top priority, but everyone likes a little diversion. Even taking time to get a class picture made so you can be sure to get in the yearbook is very important. School pictures, pep rallies, hol- idays and parties help break up the everyday routine. But every school needs a spe- cial queen and our MISS TCHS is Emily Woodward. After grad- uation this year Emily plans to further her studies in the area of drama. She has appeared in a number of dramatic roles and has earned quite a reputation for her acting ability. Fads, queens, homework and fun times all make focusing on the year 81 well worth it. Clockwise for pages 12 and 13 are: Gui- tarist William; thoughtful Steve; pretty Annette; Queen Emily; our favorite Nikes; Super George, the teacher; and Sweetheart; George for the Little Women. 13 Work Is the Focus When You Join! Don’t Sass the upper class!” Those are words of wisdom given by freshman Robbie Nolan to his fellow freshmen. Not everything is that bad about TCHS for new people, Chris Rigoni said It's different because you have more opportu- nities.” Angela Wright sup- ported his ideas by simply stat- ing that it is a challenge. Joining a club can be fun,” stated Walt Evans who was one of four freshmen tapped for membership in the Key Club. Initiation was demanding for all the candidates in Latin, Span- ish, Little Women, and Key Club, and others. Service is one of the key assets these clubs give to the student body. 14 In fact the Student Council is one of the most active clubs in the student body. They are always sponsoring contests and other activities to raise school spirit and participation. The work they did during Home- coming week was just one example. No club could do anything without the help of their spon- sors. Many teachers and some parents give time to help mem- bers and various classes reach their goals. Without this support there would be no need to think about focusing on any aspect of school life. Pictured clockwise are: Junior award winning Homecoming decorations; Photographer Travis for the newspaper; Bulldog mascott Sharron and cheer- leader Jeannie; Student Council mem- ber Pam Ragans; drummer Anthony Sneed; Pretty Little Woman Cheryl; and the Prez and Vice Prez of our famous Bulldog Student Body. 15 Homecoming ’81 Queen Denise Morgan and King Bruce Ratliff The parade, the week, the Pep Rally, and so much more made focusing on HOMECOMING ’81 so much fun. Queen Denise and King Bruce reigned supreme during this fun filled week. It was sweet, so sweet to watch the floats go by, wave to the pretty girls, and listen to our great Bulldog Band. Student Council members worked very hard to make this truly a great week. It showed that they really put all their heart into everything that was planned. The school was decorated and everyone gave pennies for their favorite Superdog, 16 Show of the Year Homecoming is more than just focusing on a queen and a king. Even the football team isn’t everything. There are hours spent building floats, decorating halls and worrying teachers for free time. This is what makes home- coming more and more fun each year. The spirit of com- petition is always arguable. Pennies are used to cancel votes in the Super Dog Con- test. It’s a must for the sen- iors to win or they feel their honor has been injured. After all if this is your last chance, you ought to set a record, leave your mark so the next class will have something to work for. It hasn’t been easy. We asked Mr. McGlocklin what he thought about all the work that went into the parade and he just breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m just glad it is all over, but it was a great parade.” Work is what it takes and he and Michael and Rose- mary worked hard along with many others to give our com- munity a truly good home- coming parade. Others see it differently. For Mr. Chesser and Mrs. Curry, it is a mad week chas- ing down students who are either in the wrong place or absent from the right place. Ah, the times we give those two! Of course, no one has as much fun as Mrs. Blanken- ship as she tries to keep up with all of us. Seriously, much of it is in fun and jest and makes memories that every- one will treasurer for a life- time. Pictured clockwise: Flag Corps, dec- orating for homecoming dance, Eleanor Herrington and Heather Gunter, truck in homecoming parade, and Sonny Bishop. 17 Everyone Caught the Spirit! All week long, the entire school focused on Homecoming. Many people wondered what was going on in class, but Homecoming fever was almost contagious for the entire community. Everyone came out to support the Bulldogs and got involved with the celebration. During the whole week, spirit kept building. Memories were fresh about the loss of last year’s game and the team and fans were determined not to lose this game. It was to be a real homecoming! 18 Talk about focusing on spirit, that is what our team and all the fans did to make it a super homecoming game. Winners of the various contests were announced at the game. The Junior Class took top honors with their outstanding float, but the Seniors won both, the big- gest poster and the best poster contest. The Juniors won the cram-a-space contest, but the Seniors won the screaming con- test and the Super Dog Contest! Pictured clockwise from p. 18: Cram-a- space: Lynn Whitfield: the Senior's hall decorations: the 1980 Homecoming Court: the Jr. Band: and Mr. Woodell. Superintendent of Schools. 19 Taylored Homecoming for Class of ’81 The thrill of Homecoming vic- tory lingered long after the mums had wilted and the tired muscles healed, for it was only the second victory in five years. Losses have plagued the mighty Bulldogs in traditional Home- coming games. It took courage this time, and it was there! Winning became a theme for those elected to represent their classmates as well as those who spent hours marching in the band or practicing on the foot- ball field. Smiles told the story of Homecoming. Even the Com- ing Home Queen, Janice Hicks had fond things to say about the parade and the game. Focus was on joy, happiness, elation, spirit and hard work, but behind it all was a sense of sadness. It would be the final homecoming for the class of 1981. Their last chance to shine, to set their mark, to create a memory just for their class. So much was done, so much said, so much made for the future. Pictured clockwise from page 20: Angie Gutshall helping with balloons at home- coming; the mascot; members of the homecoming court — Katrina Wells. Michael Tedder, Kristy Askew; King Bruce and Queen Denise; homecoming court members — Greg Welch, Andrea Hicks and Tim Brooks; Tonja Jones. Lamar Mathews. Pam Ragans; Football Sponsors — Cheryl Thomas escorted by David Watkins, Yolanda Johnson escorted by Jerome Oliver, Angie Chumpler escorted by Steve Bell, Emily Woodward escorted by Bud Helm; scenes from the concession stand; and the pom pon squad at halftime. 20 School Routines Filled Fall Days Homecoming isn’t everything, for it was a busy fall for our school. In November, the stu- dents and the teachers had to prepare for a vis- iting team for educators representing the South- ern Association of High Schools and Colleges for Accreditation. Everyone wanted to know just how our team (school) staked up in this competi- tion. Dr. Ed Vertunio stated in his oral report to the faculty and community that if he were a teacher looking for a job that this is a school where he would like to teach. He, along with other team members, were continually amazed over the spirit and enthusiasm demonstrated by the stu- dent body and the staff. They were aware that it wasn’t rehearsed, for many students didn’t even know they were coming. The report was great, but not all was glowing, for they indicated several areas where some definite improvements could be made in curric- ulum development as well as facilities. The big- gest point they made in their report was that this is a community school which reflects the interest of the total community population. During the early part of November, members of the Little Women's Club spent a Sunday afternoon relandscaping the planters in the main hallway. The old sand dunes disappeared and a lush, green garden emerged. Fish fries, concerts, school projects and meetings all became part of the regular routine of our school year. The juniors learned quickly they would have to focus on the state wide assessment tests. For the yearbook staff it was learning to deal with deadlines, and for the foot- ball team, it was learning that the year was over, that we have been victorious once again and reigned supreme over all the Leon teams. For the basketball team, it was a full season still ahead of them. Pictured clockwise from p 22: Little Women landscaping school, Andy Bethea and JoAnn Bradock, JV Basketball, Chorus Concert. Peck Smith helping with the fish try. School Board member. Buck McLeod and Mrs. Dugat. 23 24 Collage of Progress It was all over, but the shout- ing. The fancy hats, the loud pep rallies, the sore feet from marching during halftime, but most of all there would always be the memories that we could focus on. Memories of together- ness, of laughter and joy. Sign making for this game, for this season was over and Laura Gomez could hang up her paint brush forever for this class. She became known as the sign maker. The one with the quick eye and hand. The one who could never say no. She was always there when there was decorating going on. Football was over, and now time for basketball was just around the corner. Soon the gym rang with the excited cries of fans as they cheered our girls and boys to victory. This year has been a tough year, for vic- tory has eluded us on the gym floor for the boys’ team. The girls hail victory after victory, but the fellows struggled. It has been a building year for the team. Focusing on building this year will enhance the chance of a great season next year. It isn’t easy, for it takes courage. So many games seemed won, when at the last, victory eluded the fearsome five. Victories didn’t just happen for the football team, for aca- demics achieved victories that were most impressive. The band went on to march its way to first place ratings again. Making Superior at the state contest is becoming a habit that we all love to focus on. Pictured clockwise from p. 29: Lamar and Mrs. Faulkner, Karl and Sharon: Dana Markey: Mrs. Blankenship, Lesue Hayden: School Action; Teresa. Anita, Charles, and Tonja; Lori. 25 The F.B.L.A. honed their sec- retarial and clerical skills for district competition, while the Century Club, composed of Juniors who sold $100 worth of magazines, planned the prom. They chose “Beyond the Rain- bow” as the theme, and spent ail of their time decorating and choosing music that would please everyone. Clubs Demanded Continuous Focus Focusing on clubs and their activities became a big role for most students. From making a superior at band contest to rac- ing on tricycles for charity, all were activities popular with stu- dents. The Little Women kept busy landscaping the school and helping the Women’s Club work with the Hacienda Girl’s Villa. The Student Council kept busy sponsoring dances, clean- ing up those messy stands after the football games, and spon- soring the Miss TCHS pageant. The alumni band, composed of old band members who’ve graduated, performed at the Homecoming pep-rally and at one of the football games. Their director, a band alumni himself, is Dean Mann. Mr. Mann was the band director at TCHS for over twenty years. Even form high school students get involved! Key Club and Little Women both worked with the Kiwanis Club for community charity. Members of the National Honor Society won recognition in the area Brain Brawl Meet in Tallahassee. They accepted all the challenges and represented our school honor- ably. Pictured clockwise from p. 26: The committee for betterment of the lunchroom; Shannon Culpepper; Mr. Mann, former band director; Key Club Sweetheart, Laura Gomez with Dan Parkey, Key Club President; Michael Tedder and Rosemary Edwards; Mr. Montgomery; and Kathy Courtney. Every organization must have a struc- ture and management system if it is to focus on its objectives. In a school sys- tem this is achieved by placing students in specific classes. Added to this are the directors (teachers) who guide students in the learning process. Other support systems are used to carry out all the many functions of a successful school center. Janitors, cafe- teria workers, aides, all are vital for our school’s operation. Our rank is a composite of many dif- ferent types of people with many differ- ent talents. Of course there is no one lower on the registry of personnel than the lowly freshman, but he has a lot to look forward to. Setting goals to break those records set by other classes stim- ulates good healthy competition between classes. Without this combat, school might be boring and all the peo- ple would miss many opportunities to learn. We are part of a total community, one that takes pride in our progress and products. Complaints about few course offerings are often offset by the amount of attention and help individual students do receive from a caring faculty. Coop- eration and collaboration are both evi- dent in the continuously good program development in our school. FOCUS ON RANK FILE ... FOCU 28 pictured clockwise: Zodie Gibson; Vincent Miller; Dawn Evans; Miss Faulkner s going away; Mrs. Blankenship’s Aides; Mrs. McGloclin and Mr. Franklin. JON RANK 29 Principal Stresses Pride in School A high point in the school year for me was when Dr. Vertu- nio, chairman of our SACS five year Review Committee, opened his evaluation report of our school by stating this is a school where he would like to teach. He further indicated that it is a community school that is effective and successful with its educational program. He added there are areas where we need to improve; however, his posi- tive comments supported the opinion held by many people in our community. As I reflect about the year, I remember the positive accom- plishments of our students. Academics and athletics have supported each other in our school. Opportunities for stu- dents and accomplishments have been both individual and team oriented. In focusing on our program, I think you can say our success can be measured by the accomplishments of our graduates and the response of the community to our school needs. We certainly have attained both. These successes will serve as the basis for a bet- ter future for students and for our school.” The above was a response from our school principal. Den- nis Fike when we asked him what he felt about our school and this year. A principal needs support from all segments of the school community. Mr. Fike is fortu- nate to have Mrs. Arbutus Blankenship as Assistant Prin- cipal, Mrs. Bobbie Williamson as Bookkeeper; Mrs. Donna Ansell as Secretary; Mrs. Ola Bailey as clerical Aide; and Mrs. Dorothy Crooms as a general office aide. Pictured this page at the top are Mrs. Bailey and Ms. Crooms. At the bottom is Mrs. Blankenship. Clockwise on page 31 are Mrs. Williamson, Mr. Fike and Williamson, Mr. Fike, and Mr. Fike and Denise Morgan and Mrs Donna Ansell. 30 31 Faculty Directory Gilbert Barr: Tennesse Polytechni- cal Institute; B.S.; Biology. Suzanne Carlton: Florida State Uni- versity. B.S.; State University. B.S.; Library. Billy Chesser: Florida State Univer- sity. B.S.. M S.; General Science; Sponsor for Key Club; Dean of Stu- dents. Elmer Coker: Florida State Univer- sity. B.S.; Physical Ed.; Athletic Director; Varsity Football Coach. Chris Coleman: North Florida Junior College. A.A.; Florida State Univer- sity. B.S., M.S.; Voc. EMR.; Power Mechanics. McRay Cottle: Tallahassee Commu- nity College. A.A.; Florida State Uni- versity. M S.; Tech. Drawing; Ameri- can Industry. Joann Cupp: University of Florida, B.A.; Math. Shirley Curry: Florida A M Univer- sity. B.S.. M.Ed.; Dean. Evelyn Daniel: Agnes Scott College, B.A.; English. Psychology Sociology Anthropology. Sponsor. Merle Dugal: North Florida Junior College. A.A; Florida State Univer- sity. B.S.; Typing. Accounting, Busi- ness Law and Management. Marie Ezell: Florida State University, B.S., English. French. Latin; Sponsor for Varsity Cheerleaders. Latin and Spanish Clubs and Student Council. Gwen Faulkner: North Florida Jun- ior College. A.A.; Florida State Uni- versity. B.A.. M.A.; English, Televi- sion Production, Newspaper; Junior Class Sponsor. Irene Fews: Edward Waters, B.S.; Typing. Business Math. Ken Fox: Attended Western Michi- gan University, University of Califor- nia at Irvine, B.A. From Freewell Baptist Bible College; Florida State University; Math, Head Track Coach, Assistant Football Coach. George Franklin: The Citadel. B.S., Civics; Western Civilization. Humani- ties. Senior Sponsor. Elouise Gardiner: Stetson Univer- sity. B.A.; Guidance Counselor Glenda G. Hamby: Valdosta State College. A.B.; Florida State Univer- sity. M S.. English. Yearbook; Little Women Sponsor. Senior Sponsor. Lawrence Holt: University of Geor- gia. B.S.; Western Carolina Univer- sity. M.A.; Phy. Ed.; Assistant Foot- ball Coach. Head Basketball Coach. 32 Gardiner and Barr Display Talents and Hobbies Hey, Mrs. Gardiner, what do you know about Shorer Col- lege? Do I have enough credits to graduate? I really hate math, so do I have enough credits to graduate? I really hate to take another one?” Constantly these questions are flung at Mrs. Elouise Gardi- ner who stays busy assisting students with personal and career planning. She helps stu- dents select needed courses for high school and also prepares students for college. When all the seniors drop in at the last minute asking if they have met all their required subjects for graduation, Mrs. Gardiner comes to their rescue. ' When asked about her feel- ings about T.C.H.S. and for the school year, she replied “I like it, I will always have a soft spot for T.C.H.S. because I myself graduated from here.” Known affectionately as Coach Barr, Mr. Gilbert Barr has had a long and interesting education career to reflect on. For years he served as varsity basketball coach, but then chose to move into full time sci- ence instruction. Added to this was the duty of teaching driv- er’s education. Currently he teaches five classes during the school day and adult driver’s education in the afternoon. When asked what he thinks about our school he responded “This year the discipline is bet- ter, but feels the attitude of the students is worse.” When not teaching school, Coach Barr enjoys playing golf in his spare time. He is known as a man who hits it straight down the fairway and is deadly around the greens. 33 Faculty Directory Donald Howarth: Florida State University, B.A., M.S.; SLD Pro- gram. Betty Hughes: Florida A M University, B.S., M.Ed.; Home Ec.; Sponsor of FHA. Lawerence Hughes: Allen University, B.S.; Southern University, M.S.; Physical Science. Marine Biology. Chemistry; Sponsor for Senior Class. Laura Jenkins: Florida A M University, B.S.; M.S.; Algebra, General Math. Donald Johnson: Florida A M University, B.S.; Math (General), Algebra, Asst. Football Coach, Head Baseball Coach. Al Jokela: Armstrong State College, B.S.; Florida State Univer- sity, M S.; English. Pat Ketring: Florida State University, B.S.; Painting Graphic Design and Drawing, Ceramics; Sponsor of Art Club and Cen- tury Club. Suzan Lockhart: Wesleyan College. A.A.; University of Florida. B.S.; Comp. Math. Susan Lindsey: Pensacola Junior College, A.A.; University of Florida, B.A.; Physical Education, Coaches Girls Junior Varsity Basketball and Girls’ Varsity Basketball. Dalene McGlocklin: Florida State University, B.M.E.; Chorus, Guitar, Sponsor for Choral Ensemble. 34 Coach Coker Is Super Coach Coach Elmer Coker is rapidly earning the reputation as one of the finest high school football coaches in the state. Having been named Coach of the year twice is further indication of his esteem. Hours of dedicated work are a must if a coach is to produce a winning team. It takes more than just big young men with talent. It takes leadership and direction from a coach. Models are needed for these young men to emulate, and Coach Coker has filled such a role. Coaching is an unique opportunity to pro- vide young men with opportuni- ties to add direction and mean- ing to their lives. Coach Coker has continued to give of his time and talents freely to assist these young players. A proud commu- nity has responded to him by filling up the stadium and pro- viding support for the school’s athletic program. Another year, another team, and many new challenges await Coach Coker this fall. It is a con- tinuous program of building and rebuilding. A salute to a Coach who has worked hard to make it. 35 Building Is Jokela’s Hobby For the past 12 years Mr. Al Jokela has been studying and enjoying carpentry. Not only is he super in handling normal household repairs, but he and his family have been remodeling an older home in town. His woodworking ability has been put to use for his family in many ways. In fact he began building dollhouses as Christmas gifts for his daughter; after evaluat- ing the ones available on the market, he decided he could design and build exactly what the girls wanted. He has been aided in the project by his artist wife, Carol. He stated he does the basic building and she pro- vides the decorating skills. They have even designed and made miniature furniture for the doll- houses. During school hours, Mr. Jokela spends his time in C-2 teaching English. Having taught many different levels, he stated he particularly enjoys juniors. He also stated that his favorite author is Graham Greene. 36 Tom McGlocklin: Bethel College. B S ; Civics, American History. Sponsor for Senior Class and Student Council. Georgia Miller: Florida A M University. B.S.. M.E. Izell Montgomery: Bethune Cookman College. B.A ; Florida A M University. M.Ed.; Senior Band. Junior High Band. Stage Band. Ninth Grade Band. Spon- sor for Stage Band. Concert Band. Anne Morgan: North Florida Junior Col- lege. A.A.; FSU. B.S. in English Educa- tion; English. Sponsor for J.V. Cheer- leaders. Lester Padgett: Florida State Univer- sity. M S.; North Florida Junior College. A.A.; Valdosta State. B.S.; Algebra. General Math. Trio Provides Media Service Mrs. Carlton, known as the library artist, designs bulletin boards and displays for the media center and for classroom teachers. Mrs. Cash is a most able assistant, for she has had many years of library experi- ence at the public and private levels. Mr. Grantham provides an added dimension to the media center with the use of his technical skills. Assisting with the operation of the darkroom and the school television center adds to his job responsibility. Pictured above are: Mrs. Suzanne Carl- ton — Librarian; Mrs. Wanda Cash — Library Aide; and Mr. Larry Grantham. Library Technician all are essential in day-to-day operation of our media cen- ter Their patience and expertise guar- antee an efficient media center 37 Faculty and Students Welcome Newcomers Newcomers are always wel- come on the faculty and espe- cially when they are as talented and experienced as these ladies. Two of these newcom- ers, Mrs. Morgan and Ms. Lock- hart, are recent TCHS gradu- ates; however, they are not first year teachers. Mrs. Morgan has taught in Dixie County and Ms. Lockhart in Levy County. Com- ing home has been a good experience for both of these young women. Mrs. Morgan received her B.S. degree in English Educa- 38 tion from Florida State Univer- sity and Ms. Lockhart received her B.S. in Biology from the Uni- versity of Florida. Both of them have become active in our school community. Mrs. Mor- gan has served as sponsor for the J.V. cheerleaders and Ms. Lockhart has been assisting with the girls’ athletic program. Bright, young, and attractive, these two young women have added additional dimension of expertise to our staff. Maturity and experience describe Mrs. Marge Woodell and Mrs. Juanita Monroe. Mrs. Woodell has been teaching English for 25 years. She’s a graduate of Montivallo College with a B.S. in English. She taught at TCHS for eleven years and transferred to TCJHS where she has been teaching for the past 14 years. When Ms. Gwen Faulkner resigned in December, Mrs. Woodell applied for her position. When asked about her job change Mrs. Woodell replied “I have always enjoyed teaching juniors and seniors, therefore I am pleased to have this oppor- tunity again.” Another newcomer is Mrs. Juanita Monroe who is new to the teaching profession, for after many years in the medical profession, she decided to enter education. With her friendly smile and caring manner, she greeted many patients in Dr. Williams office. After a number of years as an office nurse, she became a public school nurse in the elementary school and this increased her interest in retur- ing to college to complete her college degree. After her daughter graduated from high school, Mrs. Monroe returned to college to earn a B.S. in the social science. Her experience in working with people in the medical pro- fession has been helpful in working with students. Mrs. Monroe is currently working in our individualized program of Comprehensive English. These four ladies with experi- ence and creativity are adding new opportunities for our stu- dents. Continuing with progress for our school community is essential for each of us. Clockwise: Busy student mechanics, Ms. Suzan Lock- hart, Mrs. Juanita Monroe, Mrs. Anne Morgan, Mrs. Marge Woodell. 39 Hughes Hobby Adds to School Interests After being in the classroom for 19 years, Lawerence Hughes will officially become a Second- ary Supervisor for our school system on July 1, 1981. Moving from the classroom routine to that of developing and supervis- ing instructional development demands changes for Mr. Hughes. He is anxious about meeting these challenges. Known as a day and night instructor because he has taught chemistry at night for North Florida Junior College, Mr. Hughes has not permitted this schedule to interfere with his hobby of gun collecting. Guns of all types have inter- ested him and he has attended many gun shows and studied the art of gun production. At school, Mr. Hughes has served ably as a Senior Sponsor and has often chaperoned sen- ior class trips. His ability to rel- ate to his students and the school staff have earned him much respect. Mr. Hughes will be missed but the school’s loss is also the school’s gain. He will remain as an important partici- pant in our educational commu- nity. Education is a way of life for this fine teacher. Faculty Directory Malcolm Page: North Florida Junior College, A.A.; Florida State University, B.S.; Trig., Senior Math, General Math. Billye Parker: Florida State University. B.S.; General Math, Sponsor for Senior Class. Sebring Ratliff: University of Florida. B.S.; General Science and Biology, Coaches Junior Varsity Basketball and Baseball, Assistant Football Coach. Jan Roderick: Peabody College, B.A.; English, Alternate Education. Ron Roderick: Peabody College, B.A.; English and Civics. Estic Rollings: Florida A M University, B.A.; M.D.; English, Sponsor for Junior Class. 40 Ezell and Page Held in High Esteem Known as the super sponsor for all the time and advice she gives for student activities, Mrs. Marie Ezell has worked dili- gently as Student Council Advi- sor, and cheerleader sponsor for nine years. She has earned the respect of the students and school staff for the professional guidance she has given. In addi- tion to these, she also sponsors the Latin Club, Spanish Club, and the Junior Class. Working with the junior class prom requires a great deal of time in planning and decorating for the major social event of the school year. During her years as a sponsor and teacher at TCHS, Mrs. Ezell has observed many changes in the school. When asked about her feel- ings for the school year and stu- dents she replied, ‘‘Young peo- ple absolutely rejuvenate us 'older folks’ when we choose to work with them. I've always found most of them brimming with positive attitudes, ready to meet any challenge life hurls their way. As an advisor, I’ve simply found pleasure in steer- ing them toward realization of those wonderful potentials they already possess.” If not teaching, Mr. Malcomb Page is either farming or hunt- ing. After school he enjoys training his hunting dogs and farming for he believes farmers are the backbone of America. Mr. Page has been teaching for 18 years, ten of which have been at TCHS, his alma mater. When he graduated from high school, he set one goal — to get a college education, but unsure of what major. He chose math because he thinks it’s the most logical discipline that he has found. Mr. Page teaches Senior Math, Trig., and Math II. Since he began teaching at TCHS he has seen many changes in the students as well as school. He comments that today students have more free- dom and discipline is more relaxed. Also, he indicated that the school has academically gone down. 41 Faculty Directory Bryant Russell: University of Georgia, Rollins College. 8 S.; Florida State Uni- versity. M.A., Brevard Junior College, A.A.; DCT and VICA. Nevels Vandignff: East Central State University of North Dakota. M.T.. M S.; Chemistry. Physics. Astronomy, Meteo- rology; Sponsor for Junior Class. Jesse Webb: Austin Peavy State Uni- versity. B.S.; Current Events and Geog- raphy. Civics, American History. World History. Sponsor for Senior Class. Peggy Williams: Florida A M Univer- sity. B.S.; Physical Education. Coaches Girls' Softball and Girls’ Volleyball Jenkins Still Enjoys Teenagers After teaching for nearly 26 years. Mrs. Jenkins still enjoys her work. She has always wanted to teach Mathematics and taught first at Jerkins High School. She said, “I have always wanted to work with teenagers because they com- municate better than any other age group.” In 1979, Mrs. Jenkins demon- strated her care and concern for the senior class when she accompanied them as a chaper- one on their trip to Nassau. Fun was had by all, but Mrs. Jenkins indicated that there was a great deal of hard work involved. Mrs. Jenkins and her hus- band Clifford are both math teachers, for he teaches at Gla- dys Morse Elementary. They have one son Terrell who gradu- ated from TCHS in 1979 and is now a student at parents’ alma mater, FAMU. Mrs. Jenkins indicated that she sincerely enjoys the classroom and work- ing with teenagers. 42 Talented Teacher Trades in Language Studies Bright, articulate and beauti- fully dressed all describe Mrs. Estic Rollings. She looks more like an exquisite model from Ebony than an English teacher. As an English teacher, she spends hours grading papers and preparing lessons plans for her students. For the past eleven years she has been a member of the TCHS staff and taught sophomore English. Mrs. Rollings’ special hobbies are traveling, dancing, listening to music, and exercising. She also enjoys being treated to Hardees and McDonalds daily by her son, William. She stated that she receives a profound sense of satisfaction from work- ing with her family and others in her own unique way. When asked of her feelings for students’ response during the school years, she replied, “I feel that the students have exerted more self-discipline, enthusiasm and cohesiveness toward each other, the adminis- tration and their major con- cerns.” For many years Mrs. Rollings has assisted with the produc- tion of the Junior-Senior Prom. She, along with other sponsors, spends hours after school and in the evening transforming For- est Capitol Hall into a dream- land of the students' choice. Planning and directing many of the projects for the Junior Class takes much of Mrs. Rollings’ time. Despite this, her door is always open to students. In her room they can find a refuge, good conversation, and a caring teacher. Pictured above: Mrs. Rollings busy at her desk and below she and her friend Mrs. Jenkins taking a quiet moment during an assembly program. 43 Non- Instructional Support Staff Essential Staff support systems are essential in our day-to-day operations for our school. In essence our school is a microism of a small community, for we must provide essential support services for health and welfare. The mind is to be nur- tured, but the body must also be cared for. The school build- ing, its grounds and traffic pat- terns must also be directed. Food must be provided for hun- gry students and staff mem- bers. These and many other services are provided by our cafeteria staff, janitorial staff, and security personnel. Mrs. Doris Schramel serves as secretary in the Guidance Office and she handles many student records and assists stu- dents with different forms. The important service she provides for Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Walker. Our two security people who also assist students as well as faculty are Linda Johnson and Jack Fennell. Jack has been very helpful with needed repairs around the school. The custo- dial staff is composed of Vicie Brown, Dorothy Moore, Elense Williams, Doris Slaughter, Mae Singletary, and Dorothy Jolley. Their tasks include helping keep our school clean and looking top notch. Pictured top to bottom: pages 45-45 beginning top of page are the following: Mrs. Schramel. Guidance Secretary: Cafeteria Ladies: Mrs. Carlton. Ms. Edwards. Ms. Newberry. Ms. Neal. Ms. Plynel. Ms. Rodgers. Mrs. Sadler. Ms. Markey. and Ms. Williams: and Mr. Jack Fennel. Security Guard. On page 45 are: Vicey Brown. Doris Slaughter. Dorothy Moore, Loree Newton, and Linda John- son. 44 45 46 Faculty Fun, Frolic and Fellowship Teaching is not all grading papers and lecturing, there is also time to eat, drink and be merry. Truthfully, faculty mem- bers enjoy the covered dish luncheons which are held about three times a year. It is proof that TCHS has excellent teachers and excellent chefs. Teaching is a demanding profes- sion, but one where immediate suc- cess is often noted. When stu- dents do well and are recog- nized for it, teachers are proud, so very proud. Success for our school has been recognized by the community 1 and by outside groups. Although the aca- demic program is strong, and test scores continue to climb each year, teachers and stu- dents realize that improvements can still be made. Suggestions for add- ing more courses and for insti- tuting a true honors program often are made. In all, TCHS staff members devote many hours to plan- ning, implementing and re-evaluating the school’s program. Clockwise from page 46: Principal Fike and Mr. Hughes check tests; Coach Coker works on self- improvement program; Fews, Williams, Dugal and Curry escape the student assembly for a quieter place; Ah. Mr. Page, that's a nice mathematical grouping; Stop, Ms. Faulkner; A moment in between classes for Mr. Padgett and Mr. McGlocklin; and Mrs. Daniel with the never ending stack of test papers. 47 Senior Sponsors: G. Hamby, G. Frank- lin, J. Webb, L. Hughes, T. McGlocklin, B. Parker. Denise Morgan, class presi- dent, had no idea she would be THAT busy and would work so hard in one year. In the past, being a class officer essentially required showing up for a pic- ture in the yearbook. Bookkeeping, chasing sen- iors to make sure all the forms are acurate, and trying to keep everyone happy about the trip preparations; is what Pam Ragans, class secretary, said has been her biggest responsi- bility. Working closely with Pam has been treasurer Laura Wil- liamson. You learn a lot about your classmates when you start getting their money and time,” said Laura. “I’m the filler-in, said Laura Gomez, class vice president. Really Laura is known as the sign-maker and class artist. These officers pic- tured below learned that honor comes from focusing on hard work and achievements for the entire class. 49 Michael Abercrumbie Sandra Abercrumbie John Adams Anita Agner Gary Allen Vernon Allen “Stick ’em Up, Kid!! During the week of Homecoming 80 there was the traditional Dressed to Kill day. While most seniors chose to wear their “Sunday best” a few daring ones decided to literally “dress to kill.” Other than Dressed to Kill day, there were also competitions between the classes. Lisa Wilson screamed her way to victory in the screaming contest, and Maria “Puchie” San Pedro, with the support of her fellow super seniors, flew away with the Super Dog award by an overwhelming victory. 50 Brenda Anderson Mike Anderson (Stoney Anderson ) Cindy Archer Kristy Askew Marilyn Barnes Shiela Barnes Robert Black Steve Bell A little sugar on school time never hurt anyone. Just ask Brian and Ruth Ann! Seniors really do have more fun, just ask Bud. 51 Nassau: The Fantastic Voyage Morning. Early, early, morning. The buses were waiting and everyone was excited and anxious. Nassau loomed like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and it became a reality. We’ll never forget the clear blue green water, the natives in the straw market, the Italians or the ship and the discos. In all it was a fun time. At first we couldn’t believe the size of the ship — large and magnificent. Then we couldn’t believe the size of our bunks — small and close. We didn't care; for one weekend we were on our own and away from school just to have fun. On the way home we began to talk about all the fun we had had and how it was truly the time of our life type of trips.” Angie Blanton Anthony Blanton Shannon Blue Emmanuel Bolden Pam Bradley John Bradshaw 52 Focus on Contrasts!! It is the excitement that makes school so much fun, but it is the learning which is the primary pur- pose for our being here. In the fall, pep is at a high level, as the entire student body cheers on the football team, the basketball team, etc. Sharing the victory and the honor with all the players makes life more interesting for'everyone involved. Student athletes often serve as models for younger students. Developing physical expertise is impor- tant but developing intellectual capabilities is of most importance. In our school both are stressed and awards are given to athletes for achieving excellence in the academic program. Competition is keen, contrasts abound, but respect and mutual concern tie them together for a total school atmos- phere. We might be different but we are the same in our loyalty and devotion to the school. Fun and Frolic coupled with serious intentions enliven the everyday routine for everyone. 53 Fishfries, Make Although it is great to be a Senior and become more independent, members of the class soon learned the need for parent assistance in earn- ing money for the traditional class trip. For many students and parents, it provided opportunities of working together in a group setting. New friendships among par- ents were made as they pooled their resources to aid the entire class. Seniors took pride in the help these par- ents provided. Once again, this is an indicator of the spirit of participation and cooperation which exists between school and commu- nity. Fun, Frolic, Fish, and much more evolved from the many cooperative ventures these parents participated in. They didn't realize the responsibility of working with the students, but soon learned of the beautiful reward they received. Young people and parents proved that the Generation Gap” can be removed or bridged. 54 Frolic, Mums, and Willing Parents Success! Tim Brooks Angela Brown Denise Brown Ruth Ann Brown Sabrina Burroughs Mark Burgess 55 Melanie Byrd Steve Byrd Selina Cannon Toni Carroll Herbert Clayton Larry Coffee Kirk Coker Kelly Courtney Donna Croft Raul Cruce ICngie Crumple ?} Shannon Culpepper 56 Study. Study. Study. Allison, Angela, and Lester take time to prepare for an exam. Oh, but there's time for fun. Right, Benji? Leo Dalton Rhonda Dalton Lori Davis Tammy Demps william Dunwoody Renee Dupree 57 MacDonald’s is their kind of place, even on initiation day!!! Oh what fun it is to be the drum major even for a Pep Rally. Wil- liam Roberts strutted his way into everyone's heart. Right on Bubba! Don Faircloth Lester Flowers Zodie Gibson Donna Fletcher Vickie Foraker Jimmy Giddens 59 Art Gilpin Trenita Glanton Laura Gomez Terrie Gosney Bonita Grant Lori Gray Lori Green Michael Green Terry Griffin Richard Griner Vincent Gross Greg Grubbs 60 Melinda Guess Attgle GutsfiaTi Alison Harnage Kenny Hart Felicia Hawkins Lynette Hawkins Bud Helm Alton Hendry Camilla Hendry Andrea Hicks Shiela Hill Mark Holley 61 Football Practice Is Never Like This! Right Fellows Kelly Holton Shiela Honeycutt Easter Houston Beverly Howell Karol Ingram Richard Ingram Ranees Johnson Tonya Jones Paul Jones 62 Thousands of Donuts! Willie Pettway was one of 125 seniors who sold donuts during the two donut drives. In all, the class sold approximately 5,000 dozen donuts. That means our city of 8,000 people consumed almost a dozen donuts each. Continually the class suc- ceeded in solicity and earning the support and respect of the community. Donut drives were one of the most popular projects the class participated in. It was worth it, for it helped make a dream come true. Parents came to school by 7 am to handle dis- tribution. Patience is what it took to count and keep everyone happy. Parents soon learned that it wasn’t easy to collect money, tally points and stay calm. Rewards came when they realized their time investment had helped the seniors earn approxi- mately $5,000. Appreciation was extended to the parents and Krispy Kreme Manager, Mr. Cren- shaw. A trip such as ours would never have been possible without such hard work. 64 Theresa Mickens David Miles Michael Miller c Suzanne Miller Timmy Miller Glen McCranie Dale McCall Garrett Lynn Cindy Markey Dana Markey Charlene Mason Jerry Matthews Lamar Matthews Tammy Mathis Tina Meeks Charlotte Lewis Beth Lollie on McNealy 65 Chuck Mincy Denise Morgan Robby Moon Michael Moore Kendall and Kelly in T. V. Studio. Taylors Come in Twos! Two Too Much! Leaving for a new job is difficult for most of us, but it was especially so for Ms. Gwen Faulk- ner. The Taylor Twins indicate their respect and admiration for her. Ever popular and demanding, Ms. Faulk- ner was respected by the students and fac- ulty. The 1981 seniors had a very special place for her because of the terrific job she did with their Junior Prom. From her they have also real- ized that life can’t con- tinue in the same pat- tern if progress is to be gained. You must focus on the opportunities which life offers. Kevin Morgan Curtis Murray Richey Newport Brian Nola Belinda Padgett Mary Padgett 67 George Page Lori Page Sandra Page Barry Patterson Willie Pettway Benji Phillips Lundy Plunkett Melissa Poppell Leo Powe 68 Ted Pridgeon Pam Ragans Brue Ratliff Roosevelt Ratliff Rhonda Raulerson Bruce Ritch William Roberts Diane Russel John Russell Rita Sadousky Maria San Pedro Cathy Sauls Guy Saults Sylvia Schmid Lisa Sheffield 69 Esther Shouppe Bill Simpson Chuck Spradley Kandra Spradley Joey Stalans Carl Starling Curtis Stewart James Strickland Dot Sturdivant JHolly Sullivan Donald Taylor Ronald Taylor 70 Michael Tedder Sherri Tensley Sherman Thomas Melanie Tyler Doug Wallace Kendall Wallers Anita Washington David Watkins Sherry Watkins Greg Welch.,. Katrina Wells Michael Wells 71 Stand Tall and Measure Up Among the many worries and concerns of a senior is the sizing and ordering of caps and gowns. Homeroom teachers measure height and head size and the constant refrain is heard, Girls, add two inches for your high heels. Boys — try to give your correct weight.” Finally, the orders are sent off and everyone breathes a silent prayer that they won’t grow any before graduation and that they don’t acciden- tally order a gown that would fit a midget better than a high-school senior. Everyone looks forward to graduation night and their one opportunity to wear the cap and gown — a once in a lifetime experience. Lori assists Selina in trying on her cap. Terry Wells Robert Whiddon Cherina White Bernard Williams Georgia Williams Jeffery Williams 72 Jimmy Williams Leon Williams Rhonda Williams Arlene Young Glenn Young Lisa Wilson Emily Woodward Robin Williams Roderick Williams Laura Williamson rs Senior Directory JOHN ADAMS ANITA AGNER — Art Club 1. 2; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Basketball Cheerleader 2; Student Council 3; Century Club 3 GARY ALLEN — JV Football 1, 2; Cen- tury Club 3; DCT 4 VERNON ALLEN — Spanish Club 1. 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; English Honors Club 2, 3; Who’s Who in American High Schools 2, 3; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3 BRENDA ANDERSON MIKE ANDERSON STONEY ANDERSON — Chorus 1, 2, 3; Century Club 3; Who’s Who in American High Schools 3 CINDY ARCHER KRISTY ASKEW — Latin Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2; English Honors Club 1, 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Student Hard Work Made These Favorites Pam Michael, and Denise were three oftwenty honored seniors to be chosen as senior class favorites. Pam will remember all the notes she took at Sen- ior meetings, and those famous words. “How many points do I have?” Pam was almost always willing to open the books and tell you how many points you had. Michael soon learned that being Student Body President required patience and work. Scheduling dances, arranging work days and making sure that there was money were all the main tasks. I thought that being Senior Class President would be a breeze. Boy, did 1 ever learn. Denise spends most of her spare time making arrangements for money making projects for the Senior Class. Council 2. 3; Drama Club 2; Star Stu- dent Award 3; Century Club 3; Little Women 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Homecom- ing Court 4 MARILYN BARNES — Chorus 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Flag Corps 2, 3, 4; DCT 4 SHIELA BARNES — Band 1, 2. 3; French Club 1; Century Club 3 STEVE BELL — Spanish Club 1; JV Football 2, 3; VICA Club 2, 3; Art Club 3; Varsity Football 3, 4 DIANE BELLAMY BOBBY BLACK ANGIE BLANTON — Band 1, 2. 3; DCT 4 ANTHONY BLANTON — Spanish Club 1; JV Football 2; NHS 3, 4; VICA Club 2 SHANNON BLUE — French Club 2; Century Club 3; Video Club 3, 4; FBLA 4 MICKEY BOLDEN PAMELA BRADLEY — FHA 1, 2; Speech and Drama 1; Flag Corps 2 JOHN BRADSHAW — JV Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4 THOMAS BRAGDON TIM BROOKS ANGELA BROWN — FHA 1. 2; Basket- ball 2, 3; Softball 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Track 4 DENISE BROWN — Band 1; FBLA 3; Art Club 3. 4; DCT 4 RUTH ANN BROWN — Latin Club 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Pom Pom Squad 2; Sophomore Ser- ver 2; Century Club 3, Library Club 3, 4; DCT 4 MARK BURGESS SABRINA BURROUGHS — Pep Club 1, 2; FBLA 1; Basketball Cheerleader 2; Video Club 2, 3; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Century Club 3; Newspaper 3, 4; DCT 4 MELANIE BYRD — Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; NHS 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Little Women 3. 4; Century Club 3; Yearbook 3, 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 STEVE BYRD SELINA CANNON — Band 1; Century Club 3; Yearbook 4; DCT 3, 4 TONI CARROLL — Band 1. 2. 3; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Century Club 3; DCT 4 HERBERT CLAYTON — Baseball 1; Chorus 2 LARRY COFFEE — Chorus 1, 2; Ensem- ble 3; Who’s Who in American High Schools 3 KIRK COKER — Varsity Football 1, 2, 3. 4; JV Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Interact Club 1, 2; Key Club 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Honorable Mention All- State Football 3; Honorable Mention All-Class Football 3; All-District 4; Sophomore Server 2; All Big Bend Kicker 4; Third Team All-State 4; North All-Star Team 4 KELLY COURTNEY — Orange and Blue Network 2, 3, 4 74 DONNA CROFT — Chorus 1; Speech and Drama 2, 3; Latin Club 3; Newspa- per 3, 4; Century Club 3; DCT 4 RAUL CRUCE ANGIE CRUMPLER - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Perryette 1; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Perryette Sponsor 3; Honor Court 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Century Club 3 SHANNON CULPEPPER — Key Club 4 leo Dalton — vica Club a RHONDA DALTON LORI DAVIS — Art Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Bas- ketball Cheerleader 1; Pom Pon Squad 2 DAVID DAWLEY TAMMY DEMPS MONTEZ DUNWOODY RENEE DUPREE — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4; English Honors 1, 2; DCT 4; Stage Band 4 MARY EDWARDS ROSEMARY EDWARDS — Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4; JV Cheerleader 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Latin Club 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award 2; Century Club 3; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Body Award 3; Little Women 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 3 TONI EDWARDS — Latin Club 1; Latin Award 1; English Honors 1, 2; French Club 2, 3; French Award 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Drama Club 2, 3; Star Stu- dent Award 3; Interclub Council 3; Newspaper 3, 4; National Merit Semi- Finalist 4; NCTE Award 4 JEANNIE ELLISON — Pep Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; English Honors 2; DCT 4 ALISON EVANS — Band 1, 2, 3; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Little Women 3, 4; JV Basketball 3; Cen- tury Club 3; Sophomore Server 2; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 DAWN EVANS — Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Century Club 3; Little Women 3, 4; Alternate Star Stu- dent Award 3; National Merit Semi- Finalist 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 DONNIE FAIRCLOTH DONNA FLETCHER — Basketball Cheerleader 1; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Student Council 3, 4; NHS 3, 4 LESTER FLOWERS VICKIE FORAKER — Band 1; JV Cheer- leader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Beta Club 2; Softball Team 3 ZODIE GIBSON — Band 1, 2; Majorette 1. Pom Pon Squad 2; Student Council 2; Century Club 3; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4; Yearbook 4 JIMMY GIDDENS — Key Club 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 1,2,3, 4 ART GILPIN School And Community Interest This Couple It’s not very often that a couple is cho- sen as senior favorites, but William Rob- erts and Allison McNeally set a perfect example. When asked how he felt about being chosen, William replied I was glad that I was chosen, but it surprised me.” When Allison was asked she rep- lied “I am very happy and especially since William was chosen too.” William, known affectionately as Bubba” by band members, has been an outstanding drum major for the Mighty Bulldog Band this year. Learning to be responsible for more than playing his tuba was a quick task for him. He quickly measured up and won the respect and support of the band mem- bers. Allison’s activities include both school and community. Music and church activities have played major roles in her life, but she has worked hard to maintain a good grade point average. Allison is looking forward to graduation and beginning college. TRENITA GLANTON — FBLA 4; Chorus 4 LAURA GOMEZ — Student Council 1. 2, 3. 4; English Honors 1; Class Secre- tary 2; NHS 2. 3, 4; Century Club 3; Class Vice President 3, 4; Little Women 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4 TERRIE GOSNEY — NHS 2. 3, 4; Var- sity Softball 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Century Club 3; Little Women 3, 4; Early Admis- sions Program 4 BONITA GRANT — JV Cheerleader 1, 2; JV Basketball 1, 2; Student Council 2; Pep Club 3 LORI GRAY — Century Club 3; News- jHiBet-4; ncT-4-----------——--------- LORI GREEN — Band 1, 2; Head Per- ryette 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Major- ette 2; Yearbook 3. 4: Century Club 3 MTCHAElTgREEN — Track 1; Football 2 TERRY GRIFFIN — JV Football 1; Track 4; Art Club 4 RICHIE GRINER — Band 1; Spanish Club 2; Library Media 3, 4 VINCENT GROSS GREG GRUBBS MELINDA GUESS — Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Century Club 3; Little Women 3. 4; Yearbook 3, 4 ANGIE GUTSHALL — Chorus 1; Cheer- leader 1; Pep Club 2; Century Club 3; Ensemble 3; DCT 4 ALISON HARNAGE — Band 1; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; English Honors 2; Century Club 3; Yearbook 4 KENNY HART FELICIA HAWKINS LYNETTE HAWKINS BUD HELM — Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Span- ish Club 2; Student Council 2, 3; Cen- tury Club 3; Hottest Legs Contest Win- ner 4 ALHENDRY CAMY HENDRY — Pep Club 1, 2; Art Club 1. 2, 3; Basketball 3; FBLA 4; Year- book 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 ANDREA HICKS SHIELA HILL MARK HOLLEY — Spanish Club 1; Key Club 3, 4; Century Club 3; Student Council 3 KELLY HOLTON — Baseball 2, 3, 4; Century Club 3 SHEILA HONEYCUTT EASTER HOUSTON BEVERLY HOWELL — FHA 1; Newspa- per 3, 4; Century Club 3; DCT 4; Video Club 4 KAROL INGRAM — Softball 2, 3; Vol- leyball 4; FHA 4 RICHARD INGRAM FRANCES JOHNSON — Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; FHA 2; Art Club 4 PAUL JONES TONYA JONES — English Honors 1; FHA 2; Photography Club 2; Honor Co iU T £Qm m quad ____ CYNTHIA KALLSCHMIDT — Ar7ciuF3 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4; Century Club 3__ MARION KELLY — FHA 1; FBLA 3; Art Club 4 JEFFERY KING LESTER KING — Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Band 4; Art Club 4 BRIAN KINSEY KEVIN KNIGHT TERRY LEASURE CHARLOTTE LEWIS — Band 1, 2, 3; Pom-Pom Squad 3; Century Club 3; FBLA 4 BETH LOLLIE — Pep Club 1, 2; FBLA 4; DCT 4 CINDY MARKEY — FHA 1 DANA MARKEY — Band 1; Video Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Century Club 3; Photography Club 3, 4 DALE McCALL — Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Century Club 3 GLENN McCRANIE DONALD McELVEEN PAM McKEE — Pep Club 1, 2; English Honors 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; Little Women 3, 4; Student Council 3; Century Club 3; FBLA 4 — ALISON McNEALY — FHA 1, 2, 3; Cho- rus 2; Century Club 3 CHARLENE MASON TAMMY MATHIS LAMAR MATTHEWS — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Interact Club 1; Sophomore Server 2; Outstanding Kristy, Laura and Richie are proud to be Senior Class favorites. It is a memory they will treasure and focus on in the future. Laura remembers her years for all the posters, floats and signs she has painted. Richie early learned the value of work and has succeeded in complet- ing academic requirements while accu- mulating a bank account. Music and Happiness Is Being A Favorite Katrina Wells. Bernard Williams and Anita Washington are a lovely trio who were chosen as Senior favorites. When asked about his plans after graduation, Bernard replied: I plan to attend the University of Florida and major in mechanical engineering to receive my degree and challenge each task in life. Anita stated I will go to college at FAMU and further my education in Busi- ness Administration. When asked about being chosen as Senior Favorite she said I was surprised at being cho- sen as a Senior Favorite. But I am really happy. We asked Katrina about how she felt about being a favorite. Being chosen as a Senior Favorite has really made my years in high school all worthwhile. Thank you Seniors, for choosing me as a favorite. Katrina. Bernard and Anita are pictured at left. Steve. Greg. Andrea, and Tim were all chosen as Senior Class Favorites for the 1980-81 school year. Steve has lettered two years in football and baseball. His future plans include going to college and hopefully playing football. In his senior year Greg served on the Homecoming Court. Included in his extra-curricular activities were being active in the Key Club, and holding a part time job after school. Andrea also served on the Homecoming Court. After graduation Andrea plans to work for awhile, and attend NFJC. Tim. like Greg, served on the Homecoming Court. He is also active in the Key Club, and helps around the community. Graduation for these will be great opportunities for the future. Sophomore of the Year Award 2 JERRY MATTHEWS THERESA MICKENS DAVID MILES MIKE MILLER SUZANNE MILLER — Band 1. 2. 3; Art Club 3; Century Club 3; Student Council 4 TIMMY MILLER CHUCK MINCY — Key Club 3. 4; Foot- ball 1, 2. 3; Basketball 2; Class Vice President 3 ROBBIE MOON MICHAEL MOORE — Football 1; Base- ball 3. 4 Thanks academic studies have occupied the greater portion of Kristy’s time. Recog- nized for her talent she has placed in several beauty contests. Laura, the friendly Cuban artist: Kristy, the pretty, smart, musician; and Richie, the all time favorite, nice guy are true representa- tives of the quality of the 1981 Senior Class. 77 DENISE MORGAN — German Club 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; English Hon- ors 1, 2; Service Award — Student Council 1; Vice President 1; NHS 2, 3; Century Club 3; Honor Court 3; Class President 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Yearbook 4 KEVIN MORGAN RANDY MORRIS CURTIS MURRAY RICHEY NEWPORT — Student Council 1; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Football 3; FBLA 3; Century Club 3 BRIAN NOLA MARY PADGETT GEORGE PAGE — Football 1. 2; Speech and Drama 2, 3; Interact Club 1; Key Club 3, 4; Florida American Legion Boys’ State 3; Yearbook 3, 4; Century Club 3; Leadership Winner 4; Little Women Sweetheart 4 LORI PAGE SANDRA PAGE DON PARKER BARRY PATTERSON — Football 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 4 WILLIE PETTWAY — DCT 4 BENJI PHILLIPS — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 1, 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Key Club 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Century Club 3; Library Media 3, 4 JOHN PHILLIPS — Basketball 3. 4 LUNDY PLUNKETT — Latin Club 1; Football 2; Library Media 2; Yearbook 3, 4; Century Club 3; Golf 3, 4 MELISSA POPPELL — Spanish Club 1; Speech and Drama 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; English Honors 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Century Club 3; DCT 4; Yearbook 4 LEO POWE « PAM RAGANS — German Club 1; Eng- lish Honors 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Century Club 3; Honor Court 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 J BRUCE RATLIFF BasebanT T Student Council 1, 2, 3; Art Club 1; Pep Club 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Homecoming King 4 ROOSEVELT RATLIFF — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Electrical Scholarship 4 RHONDA RAULERSON — Honor Court 1; Band 1, 2. 3; Majorette 2, 3; Girl’s Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Little Women 3, 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 JULIA RICHARDSON BRUCE RITCH — Football; Art Club 3. 4 WILLIAM ROBERTS — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1, 4; DCT 4; Spanish 4 DIANE RUSSELL — Latin 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2; English Honors 1,2; DCT 3, 4 JOHN RUSSELL RITA SADOUSKY — Girl’s Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Little Women 3, 4; Century Club 3 MARIA SAN PEDRO — Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Band 1. 2; NHS 2, 3; Little Women 3, 4 CATHY SAULS — Pep Club 1, 2; Eng- lish Honors 1; NHS 2,3; Student Council 2, 3; Century Club 3; Yearbook 3; Little Women 3, 4; FBLA 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 GUY SAULTS — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 2; NHS 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State Alter- nate 3; Century Club 3; District Brain Brawl Team 4 SYLVIA SCHMID — Spanish Club 1; English Honors Club 1; German Club 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who in German Award 2 LISA SHEFFIELD — FBLA 3, 4 ESTHER SHOUPPE — Macrame Club 1; French Award 1; Mie Alpha Theta 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; NHS 3, 4 BILL SIMPSON — Yearbook 3, 4 CHUCK SPRADLEY — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4 KANDRA SPRADLEY — Latin Club 1, 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; FBLA 3, 4; Student Council 3 JOEY STALANS CARL STARLING — Baseball 1. 2, 3; FHA 3; Student Council 3, 4; DCT 4; FBLA 4 CURTIS STEWART JAMES STRICKLAND — Spanish Club 1; German Club 2; DCT 4 DOT STURDIBANT — Pom Pon Squad 2. 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council 3. 4; Newspaper 3; Who’s Who in Ameri- can High Schools 3; Century Club 3 idOULY SULLIVAN — Student Council 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4 DONALD TAYLOR — Football 1,2 RONALD TAYLOR — Baseball 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Football 2, 3, 4; DCT 4 MICHAEL TEDDER — Latin Club 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3; Key Club 3, 4; Century Club 3; Student Body Award 3; American Legion Award 3; Homecoming Court 4 SHERI TENSLEY SHERMAN THOMAS — Band 1, 2, 3. 4 RUBY TURNER MELANIE TYLER MICHAEL UPSHAW DOUG WALLACE MELISSA WALSINGHAM KENDALL WALTERS ANITA WASHINGTON - FHA 2; Pom Pon Squad 3 DAVID WATKINS SHERI WATKINS GREG WELCH — Student Council 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4 KATRINA WELLS - FHA 1. 2. 3, 4; English Honors Club 1; Voguettes 3, 4; FHA Award 3; Homecoming Court 4 MICHAEL WELLS — Football 1, 2; Bas- ketball 2, 4; Baseball 2; Chorus 3, 4; DCT 4; Band 4; Art Club 4 TERRY WELLS - FBLA 3, 4 ROBERT WHIDDON CHERINA WHITE — Softball 2; FHA 2, 3, 4; Voguettes 3, 4; FHA Award 3 WAYNE WIGGLESWORTH — Spanish Club 1; Football 1, 2; Pep Club 1; Base- ball 1, 2, 3; Century Club 3 BERNARD WILLIAMS GEORGIA WILLIAMS JEFFERY WILLIAMS JIMMY WILLIAMS — Track 2; Century Club 3; VICA Club 4 LEON WILLIAMS RHONDA WILLIAMS — Basketball 3; Volleyball 3. 4; Softball 3 ROBIN WILLIAMS — Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 RODERICK WILLIAMS — Baseball 2. 3, 4 LAURA WILLIAMSON — English Hon- ors Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2; Class Treasurer 2. 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Yearbook 3, 4; Junior Repre- sentative on Band Council 3; Little Women 3, 4; Century Club 3; Who’s Who in American High Schools 3 LISA WILSON — English Honors 1, 2; NHS 1. 2, 3. 4; Student Council 3, 4; Century Club 3; Little Women 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4 EMILY WOODWARD — English Honors Club 1; Band 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Best Actress Award 3; Century Club 3; Little Women 4; News- paper 4; Ensemble 3, 4 ARLENE YOUNG — Band 1. 2; English Honors Club 2; NHS 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Century Club 3; Yearbook 4 GLENN YOUNG — Football 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Century Club 3; Student Council 4; Key Club 4 78 Sports and Academics Interest This Trio Cathy Sauls was very proud to be chosen as one of the Senior favorites. Cathy is showing her readiness for get- ting out of school by taking college courses along with her high school classes. Our 1980 homecoming King, Bruce Ratliff, was also chosen as a Senior favorite. Bruce will always be everyone's sweetheart because of his good nature and good looks. Football and baseball have been major interests for him. Another Senior class favorite was Lamar Matthews. His fast feet and big hands, on the football field, put him in the hearts of all the spectators and teammates. Known affectionately as Moose by his classmates and as a bruiser to opposing football teams. Club Activists Win Senior Honors Laura Williamson and George Page were two of the twenty hon- ored seniors chosen as senior favor- ites. Laura was very active during her senior year, holding the offices of Treasurer, of the senior class. Presi- dent of Little Women, and Band Captain. George will always remember the Pep Rally in which he was chosen as Little Women Sweetheart. He will always be remembered for his easy going personality, and his ability to take photographs and print pictures for the yearbook. 79 Juniors — the Middlemen Who are the middlemen of Tay- lor County High? Not lonely little Freshmen nor Seniors riding high; or Sophomores who just don’t fit in, and sometimes wonder why. Then — who are the middlemen of Taylor County High? The middlemen, called by name, consist of girls and guys who seem to like this middle life but are never satisfied. Juniors Attempt to Be Jackie Alexander Loretta Alexander Harrison Andrews Alvin Barnes Ira Barnes Mary Edna Belcher Debbie Bell Sylvester Bellamy Lee Anna Bishop Benny Blue Billy Blue Robert Blue Angela Botello Cindy Brito Loretta Brown Patricia Brown Kim Bush Alma Candis Anna Carbo Beth Chesser Allen Cligue Clay Clark Allen Clinard Velma Collier Jeff Courtney Kathy Courtney Jimmy Cousins Sandra Coxwell Mack Crews Art Cribbs Ben Crowder Sandra Culverson Kay Dees Robert Demps Sabrina Demps Howard Denmark Karen Dobson George Drawdy Debra Driggers Charles Dumas Mike Eakins Joni Edwards 80 Heroes They’re sometimes known as Juniors and in between they lie of the upper and lower class- men of Taylor County High. Junior officers are: Tina Smith, Presi- dent; Jeannie Horne, Secretary; Dianna Ellison, Treasurer; Kari Parker, Vice- President. 81 Julie Edwards Dianna Ellison Jeff Farnell Sandy Foraker Geri Freeman Jackie Freeman Jimmy Frostick Melissa Gardiner Mike Gardner Kevin Gibson Juniors — Pacesetters for Magazine Drive The Juniors of Taylor County High added stars to their crowns this year while they (Last year’s Juniors) stood back and watched them set a record. During their drive, last year’s Jun- iors’ sales totaled $15,708.83, but this year’s Juniors set the pace at $16,000 by totaling sales of $16,698.06 (almost $1,000 more). Even though the Mag- azine drive began a little slow it ended with a bang. Beth Chesser led the class drive by selling 89 magazines which was a total of $974.24. When asked how she did it she replied, “By bruising my knuckles on a lot of doors and running up the phone bill making calls.” Beth Chesser — Top Salesperson Wilkie Gibson Annetta Givens Cheryl Grant James Grantham Joyce Grantham Adrienne Griffin Michelle Gunter Lee Anne Flagan Aletha Hand Eleanor Harrington Above: Kay Dees fingers the notes to the pep rally music. The French horn never sounded better! Walt Hendry Sid Hill Belinda Hobart Wendell Hobart Stacy Holten Jeannie Horne Drucilla Hugger Chiquita Hughes Sherry Hunt Debbie Ivester Jaqueline Jackson Carmen Johnson Clifford Johnson Debbie Johnson Elaine Johnson Gayle Johnson Damion Jones Ricky Jones Thalia Karakitsios Patricia Knight Sammy Langford Mark LaValle 83 Patricia Lauria Brad Lee Debra Lee Ken Lee Clint Lewis Mark Linton Dorsey Lollis Robbie Lundberg Connie Luther Kassandra Mackey Homecoming — A Success Story On Sunday before Homecoming week, thrilled Juniors fled from their homes and flocked hurriedly towards the high school — all anxious to begin preparations for the big event. While many worked diligently on hall decorations others met secretly and prepared the homecoming float. Effort, Enthusiasm, and Determination gave the Juniors victory in both projects. Homecoming day was one full of excitement and the Junior class really enjoyed the festivities. Says Junior Jackie Jackson, “I enjoyed this homecoming because my boyfriend, Rodney came home from college to see our float which came in first place.” Mary Edna Belcher said, ”1 enjoyed making the Jr. float which we hid in a secret place until Homecoming day.” Dawn Markey Harolyn Mason Charles Mason Debbie Massey Terri McIntyre Tracy McClinton Mike McDonald Blanche McGrew Tina McLeod Tracy McLeod r- 1980 Homecoming Court: L. Io R.: Cheryl Grant, escorted by Hubert Norris; Tammy Taylor, escorted by Greg Banton; and Karl Parker escorted by Shannon Stevens. 7 Velma Miller Vincent Miller Dana Millinor Karen Millinor Lisa Mitchum Lori Mitchum Marian Montgomery Michael Moore Sharon Moore Steven Morgan 85 Hubert Norris Vickie Odom Shelly O’Steen Malanie Outland Michael Palmer Kari Parker Kim Parker Paula Parker Dan Parkey Everett Parlor Pandora Payne Nina Pitts Tammy Porter Annette Powell Kim Raulerson Wendy Raulerson Larry Reddish Dean Register Ella Rhines Fred Richardson Julia Richardson Shirley Roberts Todd Robertson Tambra Rodgers Robert Rowtes Everett tussell Wayne RusseJJ Robin Sadler 86 Jean Santerfeit Hank Sauls Beth Schaak Todd Scott Maynette Shaw Todd Shealy Meschell Shelley Mindy Shingler Benny Slaughter Kevin Slaughter Tina Smith Patrick Sneed Pam Sons John Stanley Kara Steadman Dean Stephens Jim Stephens Shannon Stephens Joey Swearingen Gene Taylor Mark Taylor Tammy Taylor Kent Tedder Maryann Thames Annette Thauberger Cheryl Thomas Melanie Thomas John Thompson 87 Junior Review The hustle and bustle of get- ting ready for prom, buying class rings, and selling maga- zines are all a part of a con- glomeration of little things which makes the junior year in high school the most active of all the years in combination. With so much to do and so many things to look forward to, it’s easy to see the heavy load the junior classman carries. Although they always seem to be a little bit busy and in a rush, a few have been caught in action to talk about their junior year. Jeff Courtney: The best part of my junior year was winning a $5.00 bet from Dan Parkey, who said we wouldn't win district in our junior year.’’ Gerri Freeman: “The best part of my junior year was when the junior class raised more money than last year’s juniors T. J. Turk Gretna Turner Joe Vann Lisa Vann Alvin Vinson Ernie Walker Mike Ward Anthony White 88 and meeting Steve.” Everett Parlor: ‘‘This year has brought me closer to my class- mates. I realized that we have a wonderful class and I hope that we keep this sense of unity throughout next year.” Todd Scott: “It’s been a won- derful year and I can’t wait until next year. It’s been the best so far.” Adrienne Griffin: “It wasn’t as good as my sophomore year. but Jackie, Michelle, and I are still having a good time and are looking forward to becoming seniors next year.” Sharon Moore: I’ve loved my Junior year and I feel closer to our class especially since Art and I have met.” Art Cribbs: “It's been the best year so far and it’s even better since I’ve met Sharon.” A sense of unity prevailed with the juniors this year and they look forward to an even better year next year. It has been a challenge to outdo the seniors and they will focus on that next year. Pictured below is Michelle Huges performing for TCHS during fall pep rally. Pictured below is Michelle Huges per- forming for TCHS during fall pep rally. John White Billy Whitfield Trina Wiggins Jim Wilson Ricky Wilson Ray Wood Pam York 89 Juniors Move Up! On the night of June 5, proud Juniors awaited that final moment when the Seniors of 81 left their vacant seats at Taylor County High to be filled by the dynamic upcoming class of 82. A time for celebration? You bet! For on that night, after the magic words of Mr. Fike (princi- pal), 222 Juniors became the seniors for next year. No tricks; no magic; just plain old truth — Juniors stepped up and the Seniors stepped out. Hey, Jun- ior classmen, how did it feel? Charles Dennison: ‘‘It’s fun but a bit scary, because I’m approaching the last step before going into the world.” Anthony Flowers: “I felt that I had accomplished my goal — becoming a Senior of the class of 82.” Sandra Coxwell: “It meant spe- cial privileges in that last special year.” Velma Collier: “Becoming a Senior was a once in a lifetime experience for me.” 90 Tina Smith, class president, talked about how great the prom had been but now she is looking forward to next year. ‘‘Being a senior is what I have waited for.” Hopes are running high now for a great 1981-82 school year. It won't be easy. Courage, cre- ativity and hard work will be needed to make the year suc- cessful. A true challenge awaits the class of '82 — a challenge they will focus on. 91 Floyd Alexander Maria All Darin Anderson McCoy Anderson Robby Austin Peggy Barnes Mike Batton Mary Bass Lonzo Beach Blair Beaty Cindy Bell Jeffrey Bellan Andy Bethea Lisa Bethea Robin Bird Bill Black Regina Blanton SUsa'Bju ''1, PatriciatJradley Sue Bratcher Betsy Brookes Carol Brown Frankie Brown Terry Brown Brent Burford Anne Burke Jason Byrd SnoJo Byrd Sonja Calhoun Sandy Carlton Edward Childress Tina Childress Teresa Choice Travis Coker James Cook Marsha Cope Cindy Courtney Sabrina Courtney Juanita Coxwell Lisa Cruce Kevin Cruce Neal Cruce Sophomores Focus on Moving Fastigiate, this word means nar- rowing toward the top. When focusing on sophomores this year we certainly think of this word. The Sophomores are moving up and looking forward to the years they have ahead of them. Yes, the sophomores have two more years to add memories. Spir- ited, certainly describes the soph- omores this year. They were cer- tainly noticed at the pep rallies. Sophomores let it be known that they loved the Bulldogs as much as anyone and had just as much spirit. Moving up! That’s the Soph- omores. 92 The officers of the Sopho- more class worked extra hard to make this year special. The officers are; President: Justin Webb, Vice-President: Tami Lewis, Secretary: Amalia Young, Treasurer: Sabrina Courtney. Lori Cummings Ron Dalton Larry Davis Kim Dawley Cynthia Deese Richard Dixon Vince Dugie Bennie Edwards Charles Ellis David Farrell Bridgette Fife David Fisher James Fisher Kyle Flores Cynthia Flowers Gail Fowler Jimmy Fowler Joseph Fowler Geanette Franklin Kristen Fraser De French Johnny Futch Tayne Gilbreath Gena Grant Barbara Granthum Carlton Gray Regina Griffin Thomas Griffin Billy Gunter Kevin Guenthner Mickey Gurr Chris Hagan Kim Hammock Cam Harrington Angela Harris Leslie Hayden Lynn Hendricks Chris Hendry Tasha Hendry Bruce Holcomb 94 Marty Hornes Mary Hornsby Janet Hughes Janice Hughes Renee Hughes Mike Hunter Thomas Island David Israel Amy Jackson Myrlene Jackson Carey Johnson Volanda Johnson Ronnie Johnson Vangie Jokela Angie Jolley Aundre Jones Marshall Jones Darryl King Ward Ketring Theresa King The 1980 Sophomore Homecoming Court: Tami Lewis escorted by Kevin Guenthner. Sabrina Courtney escorted by Justin Webb, and Betsy Brookes escorted by Chuck Spradley. 95 Tina Kinsey Todd Knight Brian Laliberty Melanie Laing Sandra Lanier Renee LaValle Melinda Lay Tami Lewis Kim McCall Donna McDonald Lesia McGrew Marsha McQuire Lee McHargue Terri McLaine George McLeod Sophomores had a year full of learning, but they also had a good time. Barbara Granthum throws a sideways glance at someone as she gets set for another day of typing. Amalia Young, while in the Homecoming Parade, gets set for another winning game. Sophomores participated in Homecoming as well as all other activities at TCHS this year. Lisa McNeil Mike Manzanas Lisa Messengale Coretha Miller Willie Miller Greg Mixon Yvonne Mock Chuck Morgan Frank Morgan Marie Morris 96 Study, study, study, is Amy Wigglesworth and Carol Brown’s motto. Being a Sophomore means studying hard and learning all that one can. Even though it is just the second year, it’s a very important one. Here, Jimmy Robertson is focusing on something to his right, maybe he’s getting the year into focus. Kristen Frazer looks all tuckered out while attending one of the Bulldog Pep Rallies. Yes, the Sophomores had a year of learning and fun. Just as Sondra Lanier put it “I am focusing on making good grades and also on becoming a Junior.” Ileen Mosley Alex Murphy Mark Myers Mile Nelson Carol Noles Becky Padgett Edwin Parker Mike Parker Steve Peake Larri Pearson 97 Joann Pitts Sondra Pridgeon Keith Ragans Todd Ratliff Almie Register Edward Rhines Shelia Ridgeway Dwayne Roberts Ptricia Roberts Tracey Roberts Jimmy Robertson Gernett Rogers Keith Rowell Julie Russell Ray Sadler Sonya Sadler Tommy Sadler Jenise Sheats Dean Sheffield Terry Sheffield Becky Shiver Jerry Shiver Randy Shoat Robert Simmons Jimmy Simpson Bonnie Sisk Sandi Sistrunk Darryl Smith Phyllis Smith R. T. Smith Tony Smith Terrie Sneed Teresa Sons Terri Spradley Karen Stalens James Stanley Theresa Stanley Victor Steadman Stephanie Swain Delaine Swindle 98 Sophomores Focused on Participation!!! This year the Sophomores were a happy and unified group that worked together. Michael Nelson, Kevin Lynn, and Edwin Parker are looking to another year of working together. Edwin said he focused on a year of having fun and learning and that he was looking forward to next year. The Sophomores were enthusiastic about everything they did this year. They showed their spirit through participa- tion. 99 Jim Sullivan Adam Tedder Charles Thomas John Thomas Merrio Thomas Nicky Thomas Tony Thomlinson Sheila Turner Felicia Tuten Greg Walker Sophomores have fun at Pep Rallies too. They even win spirit stick sometimes. Shon Ward Octavia Washington Edward Watkins Justin Webb Connie Wentworth Elliott Wentworth Eva Whiddon Amy Whitfield Lynn Whitfield Amy Wigglesworth 100 Scott Yarbough Amalia Young Kris Young Elaine Wiles Bobby Wiles Chris Williams Donny Williams Renee Williams Paul Wisenbaker Duran Wright Brenda Woods Cecilia Woodward Greg Wynn Sophomores Have a Place Too! Go Bulldogs is what Mike Parker and Justin Webb are thinking while in the gym during a Pep Ralley. The excessive shouting during the pep rallies showed the Sophomore spirit. Even though the Sopho- mores seem to be caught up in the middle they wanted to be noticed and were. They showed great interest during the Homecoming decorating by adorning the halls with spirited posters. This past year, Sophomores through togetherness and unifi- cation, matured physi- cally and mentally. They learned what it’s like the second year and now are planning on being even better Juniors. 101 FOCUS It’s a new year and a new beginning for Freshmen. In the crowded halls of TCHS the Freshmen seem to be trampled. They go unnoticed. They are reaching for the top but it’s just a beginning. The Freshmen feel they are immaterial but, withou them TCHS would be incom- plete. rtaurie Adams Linda Adams Kim Allen James Alonzo Deron Anderson Kelly Back Ray Baker Timothy Barnes Gary Batton Ellis Beach Kathleen Belcher Steve Berryhill Jeff Bethea Sonny Bishop Frances Blydhem Debbie Blue Quint Bodiford Chandra Bowden Jimmy Bowden Beverly Bowmen Joanne Braddock Mickey Bratcher Rickey Bratcher Teresa Britt Nathaniel Brown Robin Brown Robert Bryant Marnie Brynes David Bundrick Ashly Cambell Tina Cannon Connie Choice Deborah Choice Cliff Coker Gayle Collins Michael Collins Eric Cone Ricardo Cook Debbie Cooper John Courtney Melvin Cribbs Tanya Cruce on a New Beginning — The Freshmen Since the first day at TCHS the Freshmen feel they must earn the “TCHS Seal of Approval.’’ They have tried to the best Freshmen ever. They have sought for recognition. Freshmen want to be noticed as much as Sophomores, Jun- iors, or Seniors. The 1980-81 Freshmen showed great spirit and a lasting desire for being the best. Officers of the Freshmen class this year include: Presi- dent: Beverly Bowman, Vice- President: Beth Woods, Secre- tary: Laurie Adams, and Trea- surer: Gail Collins. 103 Sheila Cutter Kathleen Deese Sharon Diamond Doug Dickert Vicki Dickert Mike Dobson Wendell Driggers James Durden Kevin Durden Melinda Duty William Edmond Walt Evans Mitzi Ezell Kim Faircloth Tammi Faircloth Matthew Ferguson Herman Flanders Sylvia Flowers Teresa Flowers Cathy Fox Sonja Franklin Jesse Freed Jon Freeman Toni Freeman Kevin Frisby 104 Freshmen Work Hard During Homecoming the Freshmen slaved in the TCHS halls in order to adorn the Bulldog territory with orange and blue, the colors we love and respect. Bev- erly Bowman and Joann Braddock work with a parent. Many parents helped in the decorating just as they help with all activities at TCHS. The Freshman found a new feeling of participation when they started high school. They found that we must all work together in order to learn and enjoy all our years at TCHS. Pamela Fudge Jay Gamble Sophia Gilber Vickie Glass David Goff Michelle Goodman Lisa Grambling Donna Grantham Sheila Gregg Janet Griffin Marsha Grim Tammie Grim Heather Gunter Quanita Hall Robin Hamilton Brenda Harris Duree Harrison David Hart Trunda Hayes Donnie Heatherly The Freshmen 1980 Homecoming Court: Joann Braddock escorted by Clint Lewis, Tammy White escorted by Wayne Dunwoody, and Nancy Jackson escorted by Terry Griffin. 105 Nancy Hendrix Chris Herig James High Lee Hill Cherie Holley Michael Horne Gary Horner Jim Houck Laurie Hauck John Hugger Sylvester Hugger Andrea Hughes Johnny Hurst Nancy Jackson Andy Jallry 106 Freshmen Focus on Fun and Frolic During Homecoming the Freshmen worked extra hard on decorating the hall. Here, Freshmen paint Bulldog paws to represent a great feeling of Bulldog pride. Donna Padgett is stopped between classes smiling in order to have her picture taken. On the Opposite Page — This year the Freshmen found a new experience in the lunchroom. Each day the lunchroom is crowded with lonely newcomers standing in long lines waiting for their nourishment. Just as all classes the Freshmen participated in the Band. Walt Evans is focusing on many more years of enjoying the TCHS Band. When Freshmen began this year they felt small and unimportant, but now they must have a feeling of being needed. Focusing on another year and trying to make it even better is what the Freshmen are doing now. Calvin Johnson Richie Johnson Cynthia Jones Shawn King Pam Kinsey Jimmy Kvehn Shawn Laliberty Maria Landers Beatrice Laurie Lisa Leggett Kevin Lewis Stan Linton Gary Livingston Jay Logan Allen Long 107 Kevin Long Kelly Lundy Kevin Lynn Ray McAllister Sheri McAllister Viki McCormick Diane McHomes Pam Mclain Nita Mcleod Sue McMullen Katina Mantzanas Tina Mathis Kim Matbull Kenny Medeiros Billy Merio Darrell Miller Kenny Miller Michael Miller Pauline Miller Mike Mincey Andrew Mintz Glen Monroe Suzan Moore Karl Morgan Kim Morgan Joann Morgan Mary Morgan Rhonda Morgan Robin Morgan James Morris Robin Mosley Fred Murphy Dallas Myers Trellis Nealy Jeff Nelson Jeff Newberry John Newell Michelle Newman Robby Newport Joe Nolan 108 R. B. Nowlin Barbara Ordley Donna Padgett Patrick Padgett Steve Padgett David Page Gene Parker Roy Parker Tracey Parker Kamel Patel Michael Pierce Patty Pitts Dawn Plunkett Shawnda Porter Linda Powell Jerry Pridgeon Tim Rainey Lisa Reddick Tommy Reynolds Chris Rigoni 109 Debbie Ritch Richard Ross Rick Ross Joe Sadler Joey Sadler Kristi Shrock Martin Shaw Tommy Shaw Nancy Shealy Christie Sheffield Cindy Sheffield Carol Simmons Lewis Simmons Steve Slaughter Chad Smith Dorothy Smith Ken Smith Anthony Sneed Kevin Spall Joey Sturdivant Todd Suban Christie Swain Dan Taylor Angela Thomas Karen Truman Janye Tucker Michael Urbanski Allen Wakefield Darrin Ward Warren Sadler Karen Weaver Ethel Wells Ed Whiddon Rodney Whiddon Samuel White Tammy White Wesley White Troy Whitehurst Ronnie Whittle Ingrid Williams no Jeff Williams Nathaniel Williams Sherri Williams Tonja Williams Greg Wilson Beth Wood Theresa Woods Pauline Woulard Jaki Wray Angela Wright Being a cheerleader is one of the greatest rewards for Laurie Rodney Wright Julie Young yW Freshmen Strive to Rise From Bottom of Class Pile. Laurie Adams, shows us all she is glad to be a Bulldog. Freshmen are always on the move. Trying to keep up with the higher classmen. Well, Freshmen are cer- tainly moving up and focusing on a new year and on being Sopho- mores. Now it seems that the Freshmen have a long time before they will be noticed but with hard work the years ahead will fly by. With- out the Freshmen our school would lack that great desire and deter- mination to want to move ahead. We all must realize that even though the Freshmen are young, they are an important part of the future and the past. Live it up Freshmen! in Learning and preparing for the future is what school is all about, but many students try to forget the late nights of studying and cramming for exams, yet are proud when they earn a high mark. The curriculum of TCHS provides students with many opportunities to prepare for col- lege, entry into the job market, or just a good solid basic skills background. The success of this program is indicated by the continued climb in test score results. Teachers, students, and parents take pride in these accomplishments. No one said it would be easy to obtain an education; however, the coop- erative spirit and competencies of the professional staff make it interesting and fun to achieve. Differences in teaching strate- gies and content provide stu- dents with opportunities for growth in many areas. :OCUS ON ACADEMICS ... FOCUJ 112 pictured clockwise are: Carl Starling; Mary Edwards; Mr. Coleman; Work Study Class; Richie Griner; Tammy Demps, Mr. Barr; and Greg Walker. DNACADE I � r 113 D.A.R. Awards, Band Awards, Student Newspaper Award, and English Award Given to Outstanding Seniors Traditionally the Daughters of the American Revolution Award, known as the DAR, is chosen by the seniors among those in the class. This year they selected Kristy Askew known for her leadership and service to the student body of TCHS. Kristy doesn’t just limit her activities to school. She is most active in community and church activi- ties. The DAR is given to that student who has exemplified the willingness to work with everyone, maintain a high level of scholarship, provide leadership for peers and service to the school and community. The award for our school is sponsored by the San Luis Chapter of Tallahassee. The recipient is honored at a banquet in Tallahassee and given the opportunity to compete in state compe- tition. Each winner is given an extensive exam covering current events and basic principles of democracy. Kristy is recognized by her peers and the professional members of the school staff. Such an award is aptly given. Toni and Dawn are both known by everyone for their ability to write. They have demonstrated this by serving as correspondents for the local newspa- pers. In addition to this, Toni competed in the National Council Teachers of Eng- lish Writing Contest and was selected as a National Finalist. Both girls have been named National Merit Finalists. They are proof in the pudding that the aca- demic program of our school can pre- pare students for dealing effectively with the future. As a result of their scores, our school placed second in the state in the greatest percentage of sen- iors as National Merit Finalists. MAXIMIIIW SGIIELL 114 The U.S. Marine Corps award is spon- sored through the youth foundation and the U.S. Marine Corps The award is given to a senior who has participated in the band throughout high school and at the same time been involved throughout the community and maintained an ade- quate academic level. This year the award goes to Laura Williamson. Both the U.S. Marine Corps award and the John Philip Sousa award win- ners are nominated and elected by fel- low band members who have recog- nized the outstanding ability of these students. Producing a school newspaper is no easy task, but Sabrina Burroughs suc- ceeded and is justly recognized and honored for her efforts. She led the staff in producing an outstanding paper which has continued to receive honors from CSPA and other groups. Repre- senting the student body's opinions and reporting the news was a real challenge for Sabrina. Pictured Clockwise: Kristie, Askew, Mr. Montgomery, Sabrina Burroughs, Laura Williamson, William Roberts, Dawn Evans. Toni Edwards. 115 116 Many Students Honored With Awards Anita Washington and Theresa Mickens received the Senior Homemaking award this year. Both have been active in home economics during high school and have demonstrated interest and ability in this area. Mrs. Hughes is the sponsor and teacher in this area. Quickly these students learn the pros and cons of making a home and its importance. This year Mic- helle Hughes was elected State Treas. of the Florida Associa- tion of Future Homemakers of America. The Student Body Award is given annually to the senior who has shown the most concern for the student body. Usually it is the Student Council President, but this is not necessarily true. Mr. McGlocklin and Mrs. Ezell have given many long hours of work for these young people. Michael Tedder was selected for he has given untold hours of service to the school in his role as President of the Student Council. He has been involved in community activities as well. He also serves as a member of the school advisory committee. Each year the choral direc- tor, Mrs. Dalene McGlocklin, selects the student who, she feels, has been the most out- standing in support and per- formance of the Chorus Pro- gram. This year she announced the award goes to Emily Woodward who has won honors in state competi- tion and has also performed in summer musicals at the FSU Theatre Program at Jekyll Island, Ga. Emily has given willingly of her talent for many school activities. Sylvia Schmid has been recognized for her outstand- ing work on the school year- book as Business Manager and for her outstanding Sci- ence Academic work. Dedi- cation and hard work are two words that definitely describe this very talented student. The science program offers such courses as general sci- ence, chemistry and physics in addition to different courses in biology. All of these have been of great interest to Sylvia. Joining Sylvia as co-recipi- ent of the Yearbook Award for outstanding contributions for student publications are Rosemary Edwards and Lorf Green. 'These two students worked as co-editors to achieve success for the year- book. They soon learned that it was no easy task to design and coordinate the work of thirty-five students in com- pleting a book of 240 pages. Fun and tears seemed to mingle at times, but the end and final deadlines were achieved to provide our stu- dent body with an outstand- ing work of student journal- ism. Pictured clockwise tor the two pages are: Theresa Mickens and Anita Washington, Emily Woodward: Syl- via Schmid, tori Green, Rosemary Edwards, Michael Tedder and Mic- helle Hughes. 117 Evans and Edwards Are Tops With Tests and English The English Award is being presented to Dawn Evans and Toni Edwards for their accom- plishments in English and jour- nalism. Dawn Evans, who is presently writing articles for the Taco Times and Perry News Herald, hopes to use her good back- ground in English and journal- ism, obtained at TCHS, to become a magazine or newspa- per reporter. She plans on attending the university of Flo- rida and majoring in journalism. Some day she hopes to write a book. Toni Edwards, who is pres- ently writing for the Perry News Herald and the Orange Blue- print Newspaper, plans on attending the University of Flo- rida and majoring in medical journalism. She hopes to use her ability obtained from her English and newspaper classes to maybe someday write a med- ical journal. At TCHS the classes under the English department that are offered are many — English I, II, III, IA, 11 A, IMA, IVA, Yearbook, Newspaper, Video I and II. In addition to being co-recipi- ent of the English Award, Toni Edwards also received the math award. Toni has worked very hard throughout high school in all subjects but has shown more ability in math than any other student of the 1981 graduating class. TCHS offers a variety of classes under math all with high academic accreditation: classes are — Algebra I and II, Math 9, 10, 11, Sr. Math, Trig, Geometry and Comp Math. Top: Dawn and Toni are National Merit Finalists. Bottom: Greg Bethea. 118 Business Is Big Business for Cannon, McKee. Agner, Fletcher and Spradley Each year the high school business department gives an award to the student or students who have shown an outstanding interest and ability in business. Mrs. Dugal is the head of the business department and she works with guidance in order to choose the recipient of the award. In order to decide the award winner, the person with the highest grade point average in all business class£S- sceive the award. This yeaKjfam McKeeJind Selina Can- non received thiFaward. Both have taken business courses throughout high school and plan to further their career in the business field. TCHS offers typing I, accounting I and II, and business law to those students interested. Each year Mrs. Everett chooses a senior or seniors who have taken numerous vocational business courses and made excellent grades. Recipients for this award are Anita Agner, Donna Fletcher, and Kandra Spradley. They have excelled in business procedures but also have been very active in the Vo-Tech FBLA. Bethea Is Top Sophomore This year our school offered a new award, the outstanding sopho- more award. The award is given for leadership, citizenship, and schol- arship. A group of ten faculty mem- bers selected three sophomores they felt would meet these qualifi- cations and then the entire faculty voted for one of these three. This year Andy Bethea was the recipient of this award. Andy has been involved in 4-H for years and he has received many awards in many dif- ferent fields. One of Andy’s favorite hobbies is hunting wildlife. Pictured clockwise: Dawn__Eyans. Toni Edwards. Selina Cannon, l am McKee Kan- dra Spradley. Anita Agner Ddnna Fletcher. Andy Bethea. 119 Students in Art, DCT, Languages and Photography Are Honored Pat Ketring, the art teacher, presented the art award to Cynthia Kallschmidt for her abil- ity and accomplishments in art. The art room is where all ceramic, Design Drawing, and painting and graphics classes are held. Art is as important as other classes in the school sys- tem. It gives the students an opportunity to show their spe- cial artistic talents. Ronnie Whittle received the Spanish award for 1981. This award is given to the student who shows outstanding knowl- edge in the Spanish language. Ronnie worked hard in learning about the Spanish language, therefore he has earned the respect that comes with the award. Each year our school gives an award for achievements in a for- eign language. This year Katina Manzantas received the Span- ish award for outstanding ability in the Spanish language. Katina has had only one year of Span- ish but has done very well. In receiving the Spanish award there is more to it than simply learning to speak Spanish. In a Spanish class you study the lan- guage, the people, the culture, and their way of life. Diversified Cooperative Training is based on the belief of students through cooperative efforts of school, business, and the community will have an opportunity to become contrib- uting citizens in society. Stu- dents will obtain vocational competency and develop inter- est aptitudes, abilities, and atti- tudes through coordination and supervised occupational skill development. This year the DCT award was given to two students who have received an A average both on the job by their employer and in the class by their teacher. The first receiver is Angie Blanton who is presently employed in forestry. Angie plans on using her training she 120 has received during high school and furthering her career in for- estry. Glen McCranie is the other recipient of the award. He is presently employed as assistant manager at the local Hardee’s restaurant. Glen started out as a cook at a local restaurant, worked up to crew chief and then up to assistant manager. After graduating, Glen plans to enter the armed services and pursue a career in the United States Navy. Each year there is an award given for an outstanding pho- tographer; this award is spon- sored by the Bryan-Alan stu- dios. The Bryan-Alan award is being presented to Dana Mar- key. Dana has been taking excellent pictures for the year- book and newspaper for the past three years. Dana plans on continuing his career in photog- raphy. Pictured clockwise. Cindy Kallschmidt, Katina Manzantas, Angie Blanton. Dana Markey, Glen McCranie, and Ronnie Whittle. 121 Sports have always occupied a staring role in our school; however, in the past three years, we seemed to have really become champions in our area. Again and again, we have returned to district and state competition in several sports. Presently five graduates of TCHS are playing football at nearby colleges and universi- ties. This in addition to the growing number of trophies attests to the excellence of the program. Support for athletics seems to increase each year. Young men and young women are challenged to perform and are truly supported by members of the community. Attendance at the annual football banquet was very good — and inspiring. Reaching goals in football, track, golf, etc. is no easy vic- tory. It requires patience, prac- tice and much work. Whether it was a team sport or an individ- ual one, competition was always keen. Behind all these winning athletes are a group of people who give untold hours of devo- tion or training. Coaches are the unsung heroes. Winning is not all the victory, for there is always the personal joy of watching a student achieve suc- cess in a program. Reaching emotional maturity and physical maturity are supporting areas in athletics. Focus on Sports ... Focus on Sports... Fo 122 wise: Thalia Karakitsios, Beth ir, Jimmy Giddens, the fashionable or Bulldog, players hard at their job, dicing the broad jump, pick up the i boys, lifting those weights improves oody. on Sports Diana Ellison Jeannie Horne Mindy Shingler 'S' Cheryl Grant Varsity Cheerleaders Focus on Training for Perfect Performances Cheerleader — the word conjures up visions of glamour, fun, excitement. Right? But there is so much more involved for varsity cheerleaders to be successful — long hours of hard work, pulled mus- cles, and sweat. But the end result is a group of polished profession- als who lead the crowd in supporting their team. Cheerleaders focus on the spirit and excitement that is needed to support the Bulldog team. Not only do the cheerleaders cheer for the football team — they devote the other part of their year yelling for the basketball team and practicing for summer camp and competitions. The 1980-81 Varsity Cheerleaders helped us all to focus on the thrill of 1980-81 sports. Top Photo: Bulldog mascot Sharon Moore salutes the Bulldogs. Bottom: Co-captains Rosemary and Dot. 125 They also create spirit boost- ers for the team and the student body. These include tags and catchy cheers. Being a JV cheerleader helps the girls to prepare for the work they will have ahead of them as Varsil cheerleaders. Junior Varsity Works to Become the Varsity of Tomorrow JV Cheerleaders spend many hours practicing and preparing themselves to support the JV football and basketball teams. They plan skits and formations for pep rallies and work on signs and decorations for the halls and the gym. 126 Being a JV Cheerleader is hard work, but the rewards are many. This year the Cheerlead- ers helped us all to focus on the often neglected JV sports pro- gram and to show our support of this important phase of build- ing champions for Varsity com- petition. Page 126 — Top Photo: JV cheerlead- ers pose for a group picture. Sabrina Courtney. Tami Lewis. Kristen Fraser, Connie Wentworth, Laurie Adams, Myr- lene Jackson, Nancy Jackson, Joanne Braddock, Tracy Parker, Beth Woods. Bottom Photos: Co-captains Sabrina Courtney and Tami Lewis, Nancy Jackson, Tracy Parker. Page 127 — Top Row, Myrlene Jack- son, Kristen Fraser, Sabrina and Con- nie share a close moment. 2nd Row, Laurie Adams, Connie Wentworth, 3rd Row. Joanne Braddock, Beth Jackson, hardworking sponsor Anne Morgan 127 Focus on Football Excellence Football 1980 — a season that was predicted to be a flop turned into one of the best ever. The Taylor Bulldogs went 9-1 and, after a wild tie-breaker, came out the District 2AAA champs. Everyone contributed greatly to the total team effort. The coaches were brilliant and proved once again their tremen- dous ability. Cheerleaders, fans, band, parents and faculty — all focused on winning. 128 Pictured page 128 — Head Coach Elmer Coker. Assistant Coaches Law- rence Holt. Don Johnson. C. B. Ratliff, and Ken Fox. QB Kirk Coker coughs up the football in a District clash with Leon High. Page 129 — Cheerleaders Thalia Karakitsios and Diana focus on the crowd. Members of the TCHS faculty bundle up at a home game. 129 Cougars Surprise Bulldogs Godby — The Godby Cou- gars had no trouble with the Bulldogs, the opening game of the season. The Bulldogs seemed to have the first game jitters and the Cougars came totally prepared. The Cougars led 20-6 at the half and did about the same thing the sec- ond half. The contest finished with the Cougars dominating 45-12. The Dawgs shined in spots and showed promising effort. Bulldogs Deliver Defeat Lincoln — The Bulldogs showed some poise this week and soundly defeated the Tro- jans 21-7. The Dawgs took con- trol of the game, taking their first possession, and driving 45 yards for the touchdown. After that, they had complete control over the game. The Dawgs led 14-7 at the half. The second half wasn’t too profitable, with the Dawgs only scoring once. The Trojans had no luck and were completely shut down. Bulldogs Net the Sharks Port St. Joe — The Bulldogs showed hopes for becoming an extremely successful team, when they came from behind to defeat the Sharks of Port St. Joe. The Dawgs were behind 14-0 after the third quarter. They put together a stunning offense and hard-nosed defense and came away with a thrilling 20-14, over-time vic- tory. Cowboys Are Taught Lesson Bulldogs Surge Ahead Victory Three Rickards — It seems the Dawgs are unstoppable. They once again came from behind. This time it was only 6-0 at the half. The strong defense once again held and the offense came through the second half, scoring 2 touchdowns. But, the extra point attempts were fail- ures. This improved their overall record to 3-1 and district record to 2-1. Bulldogs Battle Suwannee Bulldogs Live Oak — The Bulldogs of Live Oak got a taste of the hard hitting defense and were shut out 8-0. The Dawgs of Taylor took a quick 8-0 lead and sat on that until the final gun. Live-Oak had less than a 100 yards total offense, due to Taylor's all-out effort. Added another foe to their increasing list. Madison — The Madison Cowboys came into town riding high on their horses. However, the Dawgs quickly calmed the Cowboys’ hopes with a second quarter touchdown. The defense had no trouble holding the Cowboys back. The only score for the Cowboys was due to a Bulldog fumble. The Cow- boys then succeeded on a des- peration field goal, late in the fourth quarter. The Dawgs fin- ished with another victory 13-9. This polished the already shin- ing record to 5-1. Bulldogs Trick Leon Lions Dawgs’ March to Victory Continues Leon — It was Halloween night and the Dawgs received a well deserved treat. The Dawgs marched to Tallahassee in a desperate attempt to defeat the No. 1 rated Lions. It was done with a supreme effort and the blocking of a Lion extra point. This gave the Dawgs a 7-6 vic- tory and an excellent chance at the district title. It also ended the 22 year Homecoming win- ning streak for the Leon Lions. Sharks Suffer Defeat by Dawgs Cresent City — Still riding high on the victory over the Lions, the Dawgs totally humili- ated Cresent City 28-0. The Dawgs led 14-0 at the half and did a duplicate copy of the first half in the second half. Leaving with a comforting 28-0, Home- coming victory. This sent the impressive record to 7-1. Quincy — The unstoppable Dawgs only needed two more district wins to send them into a three way district playoff. The Shanks didn’t show any sign of disrupting plans. The Dawgs led 8-6 at the half. There wasn’t any pity shown the second half either, sending the Shanks home with a 19-8 defeat. One more district victory would send the Dawgs into a three way playoff with the Lions of Leon and the Cougars of Godby. 132 District Championship A Sure Thing Marianna — The Dawgs were too close to the district champi- onship to pull back now. They pulled ahead of Marianna 14-0 at the half. The reserves then saw considerable playing time, saving the starters for the play- off now in their grasp. The Dawgs were now sporting a 9-1 record at a No. 6 rating in the state polls. Three-Way Tie for District District Playoff — The Dawgs came back winning 9 straight games and defeating the Leon Lions, who had defeated the Godby Cougars; this threw the district race into a three way tie. The Lions and the Cougars met first to see which one would face the unstoppable Dawgs. The Cougars came out ahead, but their hopes were soon destroyed when the Dawgs kicked a fourth down 20 yard field goal. This gave the Dawgs the District Championship and a spot in the state playoffs. The Finale: Defeat by Milton Milton — The Bulldogs’ 10 game winning streak and ambi- tions for a state championship came to a halt with the arrival of the Milton Panthers. Due to the Panthers’ running game and inability on the Dawgs’ part, the Panthers advanced to the sec- ond round of the state playoffs. The victory was lost but the experience the young men gained will always be remem- bered. A team that was short on physical talent made up for it with heart and courage. This shows what hard work and determination can do for a group of strong hearted young men. 133 134 The first round of the District AAA was a lot of fun, excitement, Bulldogs Are District 2-AAA Champions and hard work. Despite the loss, everyone felt good because some- thing had been accomplished that no one thought was possible. Scenes from playoff — Coach Sebe Ratliff guides offense in practice. Kirk Coker anx- iously awaits measurement (photo courtesy of the Tallahassee Democrats) and fans line up to welcome the Bulldogs into the sta- dium. Spirit Soars for J.V. Football With an overall record of 3-5 the JV football team was not wildly successful, but you couldn’t tell it from the fans and the spirit of the students and cheerleaders. Victory finally came at the end of the sea- son. The young Bulldogs knocked off powerful Godby, Madison and Live Oak who was previously undefeated. At the conclusion of their sea- son, many JV players moved up to the varsity teams, which gave them lots of good experience. These boys received jackets and letters at the football ban- quet, along with certificates. Top photo — JV team bursts through the goal posts while cheerleaders look on. Howard Denmard passes. Cam Har- rington goes for the extra point. 135 Bruce Ratliff 136 137 Defeat Brings Experience for Young Team The 1980-81 basketball team met largely with defeat. During the entire season there was only one victory. Perhaps the most 138 disappointing thing, however, was the lack of fan support. Attendance dropped severely. Pictures, page 138-139: Team Picture — back row Charles Dumas, Jeff King, Bobby Williams, Aaron Price, Rod Mor- gan. Front — John Phillips, Thomas Barnes, Darrell King, Greg Simmons, Charles Thomas. Bottom photo — Coach Lawrence Holt. Other photos — Action shots including Aaron Price, Jeff King, John Phillips, and Bobby Williams. 139 140 Basketball Demands Coordination and Quick Reflexes P. 140 top left: Sophomore Bobby Williams goes up for the tip off. Bobby is one of the many young players on this year’s varsity basketball team. Due to the many young players, the next few years should be very successful. Bottom left, Charles Thomas shoots from his favorite spot. Charles is known for excellent shooting from the top of the key. Charles is also one of the returning young players. Top right, One of the two sen- iors on the team, Jeff King, shoots two from the corner. Jeff won’t return next year, but the younger players gained a good bit of leadership from him. Bot- tom right, Bobby goes up for another one of his many rebounds. P. 141, top, Jeff King attempts to block a shot. Bot- tom left, Jeff once again shoots from inside the key. Bottom right, the other senior on the team, John Phillips, struggles for a rebound. John was tal- ented in quickness and used this considerably in bringing the ball down court. 141 The junior varsity team gave ninth and tenth grade boys val- uable experience to be used on JV Works Toward Becoming the Varsity the varsity team next year. Play- ing the same schedule as the varsity, the team ended with a 2-17 record. The JV was plagued with the same problem as the varsity — poor attend- ance. Despite the lack of fan support, the team recorded two victories over Madison at home games. JV players, back row Syleveer Hugger. Sonny Bishop, Chico Griffin. Johnny Futch, Nat McNeail, Justin Webb. James Cook. Charles Ellis. Front row, Anthony Sneed, Shawn King. James Fisher. Robert Simmons. Vince Rhines, Jim Wadlow. Mike Mantzanas, Coach Sebe Ratliff yells instructions from the sideline. Charles Elli and Justin Webb try to take the ball away. 142 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Displays Talents to Win The Taylor County High Girls’ Varsity Basketball team had a great season. They strived for perfection and achieved excel- lence. With an overall record of eighteen wins and six loses, they won most of their games by sheer determination and ability. The girls fought hard for the District Championship. Team picture of 1980-81 Girls' Varsity Team. Sno-Jo Byrd. Cassandra Mackes, Grade Asberry, Rhonda Rau- lerson, Diana Ellison, Rita Sadousky, Karen Millinor, Loretta Brown. Right — Grade goes up for the goal. Junior Diana Ellison, Senior Rita Sadousky, and Senior Rhonda Raulerson exhibit their personal trophy of the season. 143 Girls’ Basketball Team Continues Its 144 Successful Program With Winning Season SPaldiNO The Girl’s Basketball team worked together. Each girl had a particular talent that she contributed. Gracie Asberry was the leading scorer for the team, averag- ing 20 points a game. Diana Ellison, a tall guard, contrib- uted much on defense and rebounding. Rita Sadousky was a great outside shooter who made many points for the team. P. 144 top, JV Girls Basketball, Lourie Adams, Robin Brown, Beverly Bowman, Michelle Newman, Tronda Hayes, and Gail Collins. Sno-Jo Byrd, Loretta Brown, Coach Susan Lindsey. P. 145, top, Coach Lindsey tapes ankle before game. Star shooter, Gracie Asberry. and Karen Millinor. Developing physical skills for playing basketball was not the only thing that mem- bers of the team learned, for they quickly needed to learn to function as a whole unit. Leadership was stressed as well as cooperation for the benefit of everyone. Of course, no sport would be that interesting if there wasn’t a bit of fun and joking around to release the ten- sions which developed dur- ing games and everyday practice. Coaching these girls and working very close with them was a rewarding job for Mrs. Lindsey. These girls will carry many great memories with them, but they will also be better students and people for having been a participant in a competitive team sport. 145 146 Golf Team Swings Toward Perfection The 1981 Golf Team had a new coach to guide them toward greatness. Jesse Webb is an experienced golfer who took the place of Walt Lamb. He believes that this year’s team has even more talent than last year’s. Last year’s team finished sixth out of seventeen teams in the district. The team only lost two players from last year and gained two players. This year’s schedule has been extended to 16 matches against such tough teams as Aucilla Christian, Tal- lahassee Lincoln and Leon. Once again the Golf team is expected to carry on the win- ning tradition at TCHS. Talent is expected to be provided by Senior Lundy Plunkett who has played for two years and by Dan Parkey who has been playing for three years. Mike Mantza- nas, Travis Coker, Justin Webb and Billy Grant will provide back-up talent. Pictures page 146 and 147 — Sopho- more Justin Webb takes a swing. Senior Lundy Plunkett comes out of his swing. Bottom picture — Team Picture — Mike Mantzanas. Justin Webb, Lundy Plunkett. Dan Parkey and Coach Jess Webb Page 147 — Junior Dan Parkey exhibits his form. Sophomore Mike Mantzanas focuses on his putting and Coach Jesse Webb indicates the target for the team. 147 Track Focuses on Individual Efforts and Teamwork When the TCHS Track season came around last year, things didn’t look too promising for the members who had come out that year. But what seemed to be like the past 3 years of a decaying track program proved to be somewhat surprising for the new coach of the team — Ken Fox. This year due to a lack of par- ticipation as in the years past, things still came out a bit on the bright side, with the talent and the experience that came back from last year. Last year’s team was so impressive that this year a girls’ team was formed, which along with the boys, is no pow- erhouse but are a little bit far- ther down the road. Rebuilding was the key for this year as indi- cated by Coach Ken Fox. “It has been a rebuilding time for our track team. We are struggling, but hard work shows lots of improvement. We look forward to the future.” Track was also fun, according to Senior Benji Phillips, “It was a long hard season with a lot of miles and a lot of running on my soles, but the results were worth it.” Pictures page 148 — Top — Ray Sadler works out in weight room. James Powell develops his arm muscles with weights. Page 149 — Coach Fox checks speeds with Kenny Miller. Robert Demps, Greg Mixon, Ray Sadler. Scorekeeper Tim Miller checks starting gun. Bottom — Boys get ready to start a relay. 148 149 A New Focus — Girls’ Track In 1981 a new focus emerged for the students of TCHS. Girls’ track was added to the list of sports activities. Interest in the boys' team caused the girls to want to compete in this impor- tant area of competition. Partic- ipation started out slow, but soon the number of team mem- bers grew to over fifteen girls. Peggy Williams volunteered as the coach and the season started to roll. In anticipation of the tough competitions to come, the girls worked diligently to improve themselves in all 150 areas — the field events (dis- cus, high jump, shotput, et.) as well as the running aspects. Facing a rugged schedule which included Leon, Lincoln and Madison the girls performed admirably and taught the school that they were just as capable as the boys. Pictures page 150-151, Page 151, top: Coach Peggy Williams and captain Dru- cilla Hugger discuss strategy. Cynthia Jones tries her luck in the long jump. Bottom: Team members gather for a picture. Back row — Pauline Miller, Sonja Calhoun, Tammy White, Andrea Hughes, Sylvia Flowers, Ingrid Williams, Sherry Williams Bottom row: Patricia Knight, Sophia Knight, Drucilla Hugger, Tracy McClinton, Cassandra Mackie Page 151 — Coach and players share a laugh — Sonja Calhoun, Ingrid Wil- liams, Coach Williams, Karen Weaver, Tammie White prepares to throw the discus, Drucilla Hugger hurls the shot- put. Returning Players and New Facility Baseball 1981 was just as popular as ever. The rebuilding of the old baseball field and a baseball game between Florida and Georgia were highlights that increased the focus on high school baseball in Taylor County. Not only was baseball attended by students, faculty, and parents, but fans from the community also showed ud at home and away to show their support. Practice for the team began in January. Long undershorts and jogging pants were seen often keeping the boys warm despite the cold. Conditioning — laps and sprints helped build up endurance and speed. Fun- damentals were stressed and restressed before Coach Don Highlights Baseball Season AsberrV Taxi 18 hr Service Mayo In the circle, Coach Johnson hits a little infield. Bruce Ratliff takes a good cut, while Charles Dennisson catches. Ray Wood makes a catch. P. 153 Left to right, James Fisher warms up, Mike Moore picks up a grounder. Steve Bell in action. Charles Dennison and Kelley Holton have the combination. 152 Johnson felt that his team was ready to compete in the difficult district — including the Talla- hassee schools and Marianna. The Junior Varsity team spent time practicing with the team, and it was rumored that they even beat the varsity in a scrim- mage or two. Finally, the season started Feb. 20, with a home victory over Leon. The season prog- ressed well and built toward the climax of district play-offs. Senior baseball players tried to impress college and pro scouts who came to visit. Several players tried for schol- arships to area colleges on the basis of their playing ability. During the summer months many of the players played American Legion baseball. This involved a lot of traveling — to Jacksonville, Alabama, and Pensacola and other area towns and provided a lot of excellent experience and development of talent. 153 Practice Is Constant to Try to Make It Successful P. 154 Top, Ray Wood makes the tag and Kirk Coker prepares to slide. Mike Moore, the man who handles the hot corner at third, poses for a snap shot. Kelley Holton, the man with the duties of pitching and playing second base. Steve Bell, stands with his friend, the Bulldog has held several positions. P. 155 The team poses for a picture. Top row left to right, Jethro King, Kirk Coker, Kelley Holton, and Alvin Barnes. Second row, Ray Wood. Steve Bell, Aaron Prise, 154 Jimmy Gi-Jdens, and David Farrell. Bot- tom row, Bruce Ratliff, Brad Lee, Jimmy Wilson, James Fisher. Mike Moore, and Charles Thomas. Left to right Kirk Coker came from QB on the football to a fine centerfielder. Bruce Ratliff, who held down the shortstop position at times, also played centerfield. Jethro King, who was a basketball player before the baseball season, came to the field a little late, but still did a fine job pitching. 155 1980 Football Schedule us them Boys’ Varsity Basketball Sept. 12 Godby 12 45 Nov. 25 Madison 18 Lincoln 21 7 1980 JV FTB. Schedule Dec. 2 Lincoln 26 St. Joe 20 14 Sept. 11 Godby 5 Suwannee Oct. 3 Rickards 12 6 17 Wakulla 9 Hamilton Co. 10 Live Oak 8 0 25 Rickards 11-13 Kiwanis Tourn 16 Madison 13 9 Oct. 1 Lincoln 16 Quincy 24 OPEN 9 Leon Jan. 9 Jefferson 31 Leon 7 6 15 Godby 15 Dixie Nov. 7 Crec. City 28 0 23 Madison 16 Fla. High 14 Quincy 19 8 30 Live Oak 20 Hamilton 21 Marianna 28 18 Overall Record — 3-5 21 Leon Boys’ JV Basketball Girls’ Varsity BSK. Girls’ JV Basketball Jan. 23 Quincy Dec. 2 Lincolp Dec. 5 Leon 27 Godby 6 Hamilton 6 Hamilton Co. 29 Rickards 9 Whigham 18 Leon 31 Leon 13 T renton Jan. 7 North Fla. Feb. 3 Madison 16 Quincy 13 Live Oak 5 Fla. High 18 Leon 17 Leon 6 Jefferson 19-20 Xmas Tourn. 22 Live Oak 13 Godby Jan. 7 Lincoln 23 Carter Parramt 19 Dixie 9 Jefferson 27 Hamilton Co. 20 Lincoln 12 Godby Feb. 6 North Fla. 26 Dist. Tourn. 13 Live Oak JV and Varsity Share 15 Dixie Co. Same Schedule 19 Leon 156 Girls’ and Boys’ Track Feb. 24 Lincoln Mar 3 Leon 10 Madison Golf Schedule Girls’ Volleyball 14 FAMU Relays Mar. 3 Leon Sept. 25 Jefferson 17 God by 5 Godby 30 FAMU 19 Monticello 9 Quincy Oct. 2 Lincoln 24 Rickards 12 Rickards 4 NFC Tourn. Apr. 1 Cross City 17 Aucilla 9 Cross City 7 Godby 23 Chiefland 23 Cross City 9 Madison 26 McClay 24 North Fla. 14 Madison 31 Lincoln 29 Lincoln 24 Godby April 7 Live Oak Boys’ Varsity Baseball Boys’ JV Baseball Pictured above: Shannon Stephens. James Cook, Diane Ellison, Kelly Hol- Feb. 20 Leon Apr. a mcKaras ton, Shelia Ridgeway, Lundy Plunkett. 26 Godby 11 Marianna 27 Live Oak 14 Madison Mar. 20 Lincoln 16 Aucilla 13 Madison 21 Godby 14 Marianna 17 Jasper JV and Varsity Baseball 19 Leon Share the Same Schedule 21 Live Oak 25 Rickards 27 Jasper 28 Aucilla 31 Lincoln 157 Banquet Is Time for Rewards, and Reflections Top photo — Award winners express their happiness with a smile. Kirk Coker looks over his plaque. Bottom right — former Taylor stars — Mark Dickert, Johnny Campbell, and Melvin Ellison. 158 The 1980 football banquet was a time to reflect upon the victories and the heartbreaking defeats of the season. Players were honored by the coaches’ community, and the boosters. Every player received a blanket, a jacket, and every Senior received a coat. Former Taylor players who now play college ball were honored and spoke briefly. Quarterback Kirk Coker received the Coca-Cola Most Valuable Player Award, which was voted on by the team. Lamar Matthews received the Scholastic Award, the Defensive Back Award, and the Faircloth Ford Scholarship. Mike Aberc- rumbie received the Defensive Line Award. Ernie Walker was given the Offensive Line Award and Bruce Ratliff received the Offensive Back Award. Howard Denmark was the recipient of the Scout Team Award, and Andy Bethea was judged to be the most outstanding sopho- more player. Shannon Stephens received the Most Improved Player Award. Senior Bud Helm was elected by the team to receive the Winston Cannon Spirit Award. Mr. Cannon was a long-time backer of Bulldog football who was tragically killed earlier this year. Sports Aren’t Limited to Team or School Participation Outdoor activities are a great way to get away from TCHS on the weekends for teachers and students. Physical exercise proves to be the best escape for weary minds who have studied Trig, Humanities, and Chemistry all week. Teacher Lester Pad- gett says “When I lift weights I have to concentrate so hard that I forget about everyday stress and strain.” Senior Pam McKee says that Bike-riding is a release for her in addition to giving her a chance to work on her tan. George Page said I like to jog, because it makes me a little more aware of myself.” Pictured this page — top photos — Bruce Ratliff and his dog, Captain, dis- play their wood ducks. Melanie Byrd, Kendall Walters, and Maria SanPedro spend a weekend fishing on Rosemary Edward's dock. Lester Padgett does weight curls after school, and teacher Glenda Hamby takes an opportunity to get some sunshine and exercise on her bicycle. 159 Participation is always the key to a successful program and many clubs and organiza- tions have practiced that to the fullest this year. Some clubs are primarily social or service ori- ented while others are inter- ested in providing information in some specific subject area. Among the most active of school organizations have been the Little Women, the Student Council, and the Key Club. These clubs have provided ser- vices for the school and com- munity. No project has seemed too small for any of these to tackle, even if it were cutting Christmas trees or delivering food baskets to needy families. Many of our academic clubs brought home honors for our school. The NHS did an out- standing job in the area compe- tition for the Brain Brawl. In fact they learned the meaning of the word brawl when their honor was questioned by some of the participants from other schools. This event cemented and polar- ized the entire school in support of these outstanding students and the club sponsors. FOCUS ON SOCIETIES ... FOCUS 160 pictured clockwise: Selina counting year- book money: Jay Gamble and Amy Whit- field: Howard Denmark: The marching Bull- dog Band: Little Women cleaning the school: and the Library Club. ON SOCIE 161 Student Council Focuses on Good Government The Student Council is com- posed of all kinds of people who attend TCHS. Its members include freshmen, athletes, cheerleaders, and even Thespi- ans and artists. This past year the Student Council was very active as it participated in such activities as sponsoring school dances, the annual Miss TCHS pageant and assisting with clean-ups for the football field and TARC. At Homecoming many new con- tests were created, such as, cram-a-space and the scream- ing contest. These and the tra- ditional hall decorations, parade, and dance made Homecoming ’80 one of the greatest to be remembered. An important purpose of the club is service to the commu- nity. For example, they cele- brated National Lunch Week by decorating the lunchroom. All members ate lunch there one day. The Student Council works hard to try to make TCHS a school that students and faculty can all be especially proud of, making the club a very out- standing group in high school. The student council is spon- sored by Mrs. Ezell, Mrs. McGlocklin, Mrs. Morgan, and Coach Ratliff. Pictured top to bottom: Students at Homecoming Parade: Seniors at a pep rally. Decorations in the lunchroom. Student Council members front row: Thalia Karakitsios, Diana Ellison, Cheryl Grant, Mindy Shingler, Kari Parker, Terry Sneed, Laura Gomez, Maria San Pedro, Tami Lewis, Kristen Fraser, Mario Thomas, Sharron Moore, Laura Williamson; 2nd row: Floyd Alexander, Jeannie Horne, Tina Smith, Ceclia Woodward, Pam McLain, Beth Wood, Emily Woodward, Holly Sullivan, Pam Ragans, Denise Morgan, Suzanne Miller, Kay Dees; 3rd row: Bobby Bat- ten. Mike Mantzanas, Sabrina Courtney, Cherie Holley. Beverly Bowman, Dot Sturdivant. Bonnie Sisk, Amalia Young, Alison Evans, Glenn Young, William Roberts, Timothy Barnes. WKSS 162 163 National Honor Society Focuses on Academic Honors The National Honor Society is an important club in our school. It upholds high standards for its members, exemplified by its required 3.65 grade point aver- age for membership. Our sponsors, Mrs. Iris Dee Walker and Mrs. Evelyn Daniels, devote many hours to making this club the best it can be. The National Honor Society participates in fund-raising events, always has a represent- ative at the Florida State National Honor Society conven- tion; this year our team came in third place in National Honor Society District Brain Brawl. Team members were George Page, Captain; Dan Parkey, Guy Saults, Dawn Evens, Laura Wil- liamson, and Kristy Askew. They practiced weekly for the competition which obviously paid off. Team high scorer, Dan Parkey won a place on the Dis- trict Brain Brawl team and Guy Saults was awarded 6th place as an alternate. Many parents and teachers contributed their Saturdays and all were greatly appreciated. Officers, President Kristy Askew, Vice President Laura Williamson, Treasurer Dawn Evens, have worked very hard to ensure that the club kept up its reputation as a prestigious and hard working club. And all members have to make the 1981 National Honor Society a year in the club’s history to remember. Page 164 lop to bottom: Mrs. Iris Dee Walker (sponsor) Cindy Kallischmidt, Kathy Courtney, Donald Taylor, Ronald Taylor; Dawn Evans, Kathy Courtney, Thalia Karakitsios, Beth Chesser Kristy Askew. Julie EdwardsTHarolyn Martin? Vernon Allen, Arlene Young, Laura Gomez, Emily Woodward, Laura Wil- liamson, Rosemary Edwards, Damion Jones, Sylvia Schmid, Pam McKee, Dan Parkey. Cindy Kallischmidt, Anthony Blanton, George Page, Tina Smith, Guy Saults. Lee Anne Hagan. Page 165 top to bottom: Questions being asked by teachers; Vernon Allen, Billy Blue, Damion Jones; Brain Brawl team in action. 165 Vo-Tech F.B.L.A. Achieves Success Experience gained by the members of Future Business Leaders of America at the Vo-Tech includes that of typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, office machines, and word processing. The excel- lence of their training was symbolized by their win- ning at district competi- tion, first and second place trophies brought home by Anita Agner and Kandra Spradley. These trophies were awarded for their outstanding abilities in Stenography II at the District Competition in Tallahassee. This achieve- ment leads Anita on the road to State Competition in Orlando. Pictured on page 166 top to bot- tom: Geri Freeman, Maynette Shaw, Tina Mcleod, Wendy Rau- lerson, Sandy Foraker, Jackie Freeman, Debbie Bell, Kim Par- ker, Mary Hornsby, Vangie Jokela; Taylor County Vocational School. Page 167: Lee Anna Bishop, Debbie Massey, Kandra Sprad- ley, Anita Agner, Tina Smith, Melanie Outland, Renee Wil- liams. Kim Bush, Lisa Sheffield. ■' , • • iAi . ...................................... ; • •. � v - ? ' ■ ■ • w ?: •-sr . ■: .-v-v.r v.. • •- ,• v j. •«.'v 166 167 Key Club and Little Women Are Top Service C ubs The Key Club is a service organization that spans nationwide. Being sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Perry, the local Key Clubbers spend many hours of hard work for different charity organizations. In addition to these, they do service pro- jects for their annual Key Club conven- tion of Florida. The Key Club works extremely hard throughout the year. Every Wednesday they deliver meals for TAMP program. The club also has fun riding tricycles for charity and going off to the rallies and the state convention. The Key Club’s faculty sponsor is Mr. Chesser. He is the driving force behind the whole club and keeps it going through the entire year. As a Little Women, you may find your- self covered with garlic, landscaping the school hall, giving a hug to senior citi- zens. or lending a helping hand to deliver a Christmas basket. All of these comprise the various activities that Little Women participate in. Also on the year’s agenda was a dance, hayride and cookout with the Key Club, a cooperative Christmas party (also with the Key Club), and a successful Spring Fashion show. Members are chosen on the basis of personality and a 3.00 grade point aver- age. Thirteen old members selected seventeen new members. 168 This was the first year Little Women had had honorary members. Georgia Williams and Terrie Gosney are on dual enrollment. Because of this the status of honorary member was conferred upon them, and two new seniors were selected. At the beginning of the year, mem- bers meet prospects at a genteel tea; voting follows. An initiation is staged and prospects are converted to current member status. It’s not only fun, but an honor as well, to serve the school community with a gusto and avidness that distinguishes Little Women. After all, it's not what you do, but how you do it. This club is co-sponsored by the Perry Women’s Club. Pictured clockwise L to R: Laura Wil- liamson, Laura Gomez, Dan Parkey, George Page. Back: Mark Holley, Brian Nola, Lori Mitchum, Chris Hendry, Kari Parker, Tina Smith, Tammy Taylor, Lee Ann Hagan, Missy Gunter, Cathy Sauls, Kathy Courtney, Kristy Askew, Maria San Pedro, Benji Phillips, Walt Hendry, Mary Edna Belcher, Jeff Courtney, Mack Crews, Pam McKee, Melanie Byrd, Thalia Karakitsios, Cheryl Grant, Melissa Gardiner, Sabrina Demps, Beth Chesser, Melinda Guess, Todd Robert- son. 2nd Row: Shannon Culpepper, Walt Evans, David Page, Sid Hill, Hubert Norris, Edwin Parker, Jason Byrd, Ray Wood, Sonny Bishiop. Billy Blue, Mike Mincy, Art Cribbs, Andy Bethea, Ernie Walker, Diana Ellison, Travis Coker, Justin Webb, Allison Evans, Glenn Young, Steve Byrd, Gail Johnson, Keith Ragans, Micheal Tedder, Rhonda Rau- lerson, Lisa Wilson. Dawn Evans. Richey Newport, Emily Woodward. Little Women Initiates: Mary Edna Belcher, Melissa Gardner, Cheryl Grant, Beth Chesser. Key Club Initiates: Shannon Culpepper, Walt Evans, Sid Hill, Sonny Bishop, Glenn Young, Mike Mincy. Glenda Hamby (sponsor), Laura Wil- liamson (President Little Women), Dan Oarkey (President Key Club), Billy Ches- ser (sponsor). 169 VICA Focuses on Top Awards at State Contest Individuals who work together planning their futures are the members that represent VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) of Taylor County Vocational School. The goal of the club is to create a unity between each of the vocational students. Good workmanship, concern for others, and leadership are some of the qualities that shine through in each VICA student. Members compete in regional and state vocational contests. Hopefully, they will continue to national competition. Trophy cases at the vocational school attest to the success of this organization. On p. 170, Top to bottom. Afternoon VICA Club; Morning VICA Club. I ■ V- ■ I I ■ V_ ■ j F.B.L.A. Take Top Honors in District Contest The T.C.H.S. Future Business Leaders of America (F.B.L.A.) is a very hard working group. They have worked very hard all year with one purpose in mind: to better their community and themselves through projects and contests. They have partici- pated in many events in the past year, among which were District Rally, District Contest, and the State Convention. On page 171 top to bottom: Dana Milli- nor, Greta Turner, Terry McIntyre, Tracy McLeod, Charlotte Lewis, Trenta Glan- ton, Pam McKee, Terry Wells, Shannon Blue, Camy Hendry, Tambra Rodgers, Cathy Sauls, Brian Nola; Camy Hendry, Garret Lynn. 172 DCT Club Opportunities Mr. Russell. Angie Blanton. Marilyn Barnes First Row. L to R: Charlene Mason. Jean Santerfeit. Marilyn Barnes, l.ori Gray. Beverly Howell. Ruth Ann Brown. Selina Cannon. Mr Russell. Second Row. L to R: Kim Raulerson. George Drawdy, James Strictland. Donna Croft. Sabrina Burroughs. Tom Carroll. Angie Blanton. Glen McCrame. Third Row L to R: Timmy Miller. Ronald Taylor. Mike Wells. William Roberts. Sherman Thomas. Willie Pettway. Jean- nie Ellison. Chuck Mincey Randy Mor- ris. Oils, Clay, and Charcoal Interest Club Mrs. Pat Ketring led the Art Club once again this year as the group of 28 students kept a busy schedule for 1981. Enter- ing a float in the Homecoming parade, sponsoring a girl in the Miss TCHS Pageant, and hold- ing their popular annual sale of ceramics and other art projects at the Florida Forest Festival were some of their activities. The Art Club focused their efforts in raising money for the Art Scholarship awarded to a talented art student. Art Club members entered area Art shows and brought home many honors. Cindy Kallschmidt was chosen recipi- ent of the Art Club Scholarship and Art Award. A trip to the Art room is always informative and enjoya- ble. Pictured below are the members of the 1981 Art club: Brent Burford, George Drawdy, William Roberts. Cindy Kallschmidt, Zodie Gibson, Bruce Ritch, 2nd row — Todd Knight, Toni Carroll, Connie Luther, Tammy Porter, Gretna Turner, Shelly O'Steen, Melanie Out- land, Almie Register, 3rd row: Todd Scott, Michael Ward, Denise Brown, Andrea Hicks, Justin Webb, Alison Har- nage, Joyce Grathum. Clockwise: The work of an avid art student. Art Sponsor — Mrs. Pat Ketring. 173 174 TCHS Has First Class T.V. Studio Have you ever watched chan- nel 4 on cable television, and wondered where the Orange and Blue Network is located? If you don’t already know, it’s located in our very own high school ... It’s a classroom con- verted into a television studio and control room. It's run by TCHS students under the supervision of Larry Granthum. The Orange and Blue Network provides the school with educa- tional video tapes, and also the Orange and Blue Network videotapes and telecasts foot- ball and basketball games, cho- rus and band concerts, school board meetings, parades, and other community events. The students in Television Produc- tion classes benefit from the experience. Some of the stu- dents become directors, audioengineer computer pro- grammers, cameramen, and even performers. Presently one TCHS Video graduate is serving as a camera woman for Channel 6 in Talla- hassee. Members of the Video Crew enjoy and gain new expe- riences that will benefit them in the future. “Video is like a fam- ily, everyone works together for one cause. Video class helps prepare you for a career in the field of video. The focus of the Video class is to prepare stu- dents for a goal in life,” Dana Markey. Pictured on page 174 top to bottom: Robby Creson. Marie San Pedro, Ken- dall Walters, Dale McCall, Ray Woods, Rod Williams. Ward Ketring, Dawn Mar- key, Yvonne Mock, Shannon Blue, Con- nie Luther. Angela Harris, Kelly Court- ney. Shannon Blue, Kendall Walters, Kelly Courtney, Dale McCall, Ray Woods, Dale McCall, Connie Luther, Ward Ketring. Pictured on page 175: Ward Ketring, Rod Williams. Dale McCall. Librarians Train Students The Library Club is a distinct group of individuals who help the librarians. They do things like rearrange books, stamp books, and deliver films and A.V. materials to staff members. They save the librarians many steps every day. Being an aide in library also helps the mem- bers of the club. They learn to be organized, work with people, and run the film projectors and other machinery. With their help, our library runs smoothly and efficiently. On Page 176 top to bottom: Joyce Granthum, Ruth Ann Brown, Terry Wells. Debbie Bell, Kim Parker. Lori Michum. Terri McIntyre. Angie Crum- pler, Tracy McLeod, Tracie Roberts. Tasha Hendry, Greg Walker. Ritchie Griner, SnowJo Byrd, Benji Phillips. Robin Sadler. Junice Sheets. Almie Register; Ruth Ann Brown. Students Study Language and Latin Traditions The Latin Club is composed of those students who wish to extend their interest and appre- ciation of the Roman culture and civilization. They participate in various activities throughout the year such as the Plebian Ini- tiation, Roman plays, and Latin week. They also put on an annual Christmas show, entered a float in the Homecoming Parade and participated in the Homecoming Pep Rally. On page 177 top to bottom: Sonny Bishop. Billy Gunter, Jenise Sheats. James Cook. Michelle Newman. Rhonda Mogan, Mike Batted. Blair Beaty, Jay Gamble. Prissy Coxwell. Tasha Hendry, Chris Hendry. Kamal Patel. Jim Wadlow. Patrick Padgett. Debbie Ri, Jo Anne Braddock, Katina Mantzanas. Cathy Fox. Marime Byrnes; Putting on togas. 176 177 F.H.A. Is State Winner FHA, The Future Homemak- ers of America, got off to a fan- tastic start this year. Under the leadership of advisor, Betty Hughes, the organization acquired recognition for high achievements on District, state and National levels. During dis- trict meeting at Chipola Junior College in Marianina, Taylor County FHA chapter was awarded 1st place in the pro- gram cover contest, 2nd place in the banner contest and 1st place in the community involve- ment. At State, the chapter maintained its tradition of win- ning Red Rose Honor Roll, the highest award which can be received by a chapter. Chiquita Hughes was elected Treasurer for the State of Florida and sent as a delegate to the National convention in Missouri. Pictured top to bottom: Barbara Miller, Cynthia Flowers, Sheila Turner, Octavia Washington, Janice Hughes, Tracy McClinton, Janet Hughes, Renee Hughes; Middle, Jackie King, Myrlene Jackson, Regina Griffin, Damion Jones, Michelle Hughes. Delaine Swine. Top — Adrinenne Griffin, Katrina Wells, Cher- ina White, Ann Williams, David Fischer, Marla All, Robert Demps. Right to Left — Betty Hughes, Michelle Hughes. 178 Spanish Customs and Language Are Focus of Students The Spanish Club is dedi- cated to the investigation, understanding, and extension of the Spanish culture. The belief of all its members is that knowledge of another culture — thus enhances relations between people of different nations. The club worked very hard and with lots of enthusiasm to reach its goals of learning more about the Spaniards and their culture. Members Are: William Roberts, Barry Patterson, Carol Simens ITrCgiiI£3? Sherrie Granthum, Billy Gunter. Jeff Farnell, Michelle Goodman, Scott Yar- bourough, Doug Dickard, Dana Millinor, Kenny Maderas, Terrie Bowman, Bobby Batton, Sandra Carlton, Kim Hammock, Gernet Rodgers, Terrie Mclnlxre. T. J. Turk; Terry Sneed, Terry MnlaWffr-Car- issa Burge, Beth Woods j§9le CollinsL Beverly Bowman, Doug Dickert. 179 Century Club Reaches Goal The annual sale of the Maga- zine drive sponsored by the Junior class determines the membership in the coveted $100.00 club. For two weeks the Juniors spend all their spare time selling magazines, in order to plan and decorate the Jr.-Sr. prom. This year the Jr.’s raised over $15,000.00 during their magazine drive. Good work Jr.’s. Bottom row: Leanna Bishop, Debra Driggers, Debbie Ivester, Connie Luther, Beth Schack, Mindy Shingler, Jeannie Home. Jackie Freeman, Cheryl Grant, Thalia Karakitsios, Beth Chesser, Missy Gunter, Cathey Courtney, Debra Lee, Sabrina Demps, Velma Collier, Shelly Osteen. Second Row: Tina Smith, Pam Sons, Gretna Turner, Theojo Turk, Dean Register, Shannon Stephens, Kari Par- ker, Kay Dees, Sharon Moore, Sid Hill, Michael Moore, Walt Hendry, Melissa Gardiner, Dameon Jones, George Drawdy, Third Row: Karen Millinor, Car- men Johnson, Karen Dobkins, Dana Millinor. Lisa Vann, Kevin Slaughter, Tod Robertson, Gail Johnson, Brad Lee. Leann Hagan, Geri Freeman, Mack Crews, Joni Edwards} Harolyn Martin, Tammy Taylor, Todd Shealy, Fourth Row: Joyce Granthum, Melanie Out- land, Dan Parkey, John Thompson, Kent Tedder, Clay Clark, Hubert Norris, Billy Blue. Earny Walker, Eleanor Har- rington, Dianna Ellison, Mary Edna Bel- cher, Maynette Shaw, Wendy Rauler- son, Sandy Foraker, Jeff Farnell. 180 181 School Newspaper Receives National Recognition Boasting of its second place ranking in the annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association competition is the Orange Blue- print. In its seventh year of pro- duction, the eight page tabloid includes advertising, editorials, feature interest stories and straight news. Their former sponsor, Ms. Gwen Faulkner, left during the year to teach at North Florida Junior College, and was replaced by Mrs. Marge Woo- dell. Although the staff is in a transition period because of the change, the student body still looks forward to all of its publi- cations. Its costs are approxi- mately $150 for a single issue, but the price is much greater for the members of the staff. They must seek news to write, take pictures and layup the paper. All of the work seems worth- while when the students who buy the paper are satisfied and those who publish it receive an A. Top to bottom: Donna Croft, Brent Bur- ford, Beverly Howell, Lori Gray, Kathy Courtney. Ann Burke, Kristy Askew. Sharon Moore, Sabrina Burroughs, Beverly Howell. Opposite Page Clockwise: Jim Wilson, Sharon Moore, Richard Ross, Chris Wil- liams. Chuck Mincy, Jeannie Horne. Robbie Newport, Alex Murphy. Mike Mantzanas, Cindy Bell, Betsy Brooke, Travis Coker. Not pictured: Toni Edwards. News Editor. 182 183 Staff Completes Task The 1981 yearbook was put together under the guidance of Glenda Hamby and co-editors: Rosemary Edwards and Lori Green. The staff worked contin- uously to put together a first rate yearbook. Not enough copy and too much white space were critical points that had to be watched closely, but good workmanship and determina- tion from the staff made the task all the worthwhile. Clockwise from top. pg. 184: Bruce Rat- liff. Cheryl Grant. Melissa Poppel, Dawn Evans. Billy Blue; Benji Phillips; Angie Crumpler, Allison Evans, Melinda Guess; Mrs. Hamby, Lori Green, Rose- mary Edwards. Page 185: clockwise — Camy Hendry, Alison Harnage, Arlene Young, Bill Simpson, Selina Cannon, Ken Lee, Jeff Courtney, Jeff Farnell. 184 Yearbook Staff Focuses on School and Community Hard work and patience is what it takes to put a yearbook together. Days and weeks are spent just learning to create lay- outs, how to write copy, and where and when to make pictures. All the hard work creates pressure on the staff, sometimes causing tempers to flare and blood to boil. But whenever it seems that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, Mrs. Hamby always has the perfect solution. Being on the yearbook staff not only calls for creativeness but good salesmanship. At the begin- ning of the year, every staff mem- ber went out into the community selling ads to the local businesses. By selling ads and yearbooks, the yearbook staff raised more money, topping last year’s total. The staff also learns about the developing of pictures, layouts, and writing copy. The staff bene- fits from all of this experience. The yearbook is sent off to the National Scholastic Press Associa- tion for the judges to evaluate. The staff is striving hard to win an award from the association. Last year our yearbook was awarded second place by CSPA. We take pride in this award and have worked hard to improve it. Pictured on page 186: (top to bottom) Pam Ragans. Denise Morgan, Michelle Hughes, Sabrina Demps, George Page. Page 187: (top to bottom) Laura Gomes, Holly Sullivan, Pam McKee, Sondra Lanier, Zodie Gibson, Dan Parkey, Dana Markey, Edwin Parker, Bett Chesser, Thalia Karakit- ios, Sylvia Schmid, Melanie Byrd. 186 187 Chorus Performs for Schools and Community Our chorus is made up of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. They perform in the Christmas and spring con- certs. The goal is to work toward entrance into the ensemble. Mrs. Dalene McGlocklin aids them in matur- ing their voices and controlling them as well. They learn many of the basics of music, though most have been involved in choirs before. Fund raising, which included a cheese sale, was very successful this year. The focus is one of great enjoy- ment and entertainment. Trips are made to state contests where our chorus received out- standing ratings. Pg. 188 — (top to bottom) The Chorus harmonizing; Mrs. McGlocklin Pg. 189 — (top to bottom) Emily Wood- ward. Lisa McNeal. Trentia Glanton, Sandra Page. Tammy Demps. Dale McCall, Daimon Jones, Wendall Hobart. Mary Edwards, Threse Sons, Debbie Cooper, Pam Kinsey, Tammy Demps. Kristen Fraser. Lynn Whitfield. Rhonda Franklin. Debra Driggers. Fred. Cam Harrington, Darrel Oliver, Pam Sons, Renee LaVall, Lisa Betha, Mario Thomas, Tina Kinsey. Donna Kay McDonald. Anna Carbo, Ashly Morgan, Lester King. Sylvester Bellamy, Ricky Jones, Robin Williams. Jackie Jackson. Tambra Rogers. Cherie Holley, Beth Woods, Trellis Nealy, Timmy Johnson, Charles Dennison, Evertt Parlor, Jackie Alexander, Annette Thaueburger, Linda Gillyard, Nicky Thomas. Tasha Hendry, Nancy Hendricks, Patricia Brown, Con- nie Choice, Ella Rhines, Amy Whitfield; Jay Gamble, Amy Whitfield; Chorus in action; Tiny Kinsey, Donna Kay McDonald. 189 190 Band Focuses on Success in Contests Focusing on the band makes you realize how hard this group really works. During foot- ball season, they spend approximately ten hours a week practicing their marching rou- tines performed at half-time. They also spend five hours a week in class working on music for these performances. Practice and more practice prepares them for performances. The band is under the leadership and direction of Izell Montgomery who is assisted by drum major, William T. Roberts; captain Laura Williamson; and 1st Lt. Melanie Byrd. They have maintained their status in the F.B.A. by receiving a superior rating at con- test. This is a reward well-deserved by the band. In addition to the halftime shows and parades, they also assisted at several activi- ties. Forest Festival activities. Their versatility is demonstrated when they switch from peppy marching tunes to deep more involved concert pieces. These activi- ties display the talents, abilities, and musical repertoire of our T.C.H.S. band. Pictured on page 190 top to bottom Cynthia Flowers, Dana Millinor, Lisa Vann, Cindy Bell. Betsy Brooks. Robin Leite, Robin Bird. Lee Anne Hagan. Brenda Harris, Kara Steadman. Thomas Barns, Todd Ratliff, Guy Saults, Gene Parker, Walts Evans, Lester King, Timothy Barns, Roosevelt Ratliff, Robby Nolin, Willie Miller, Barry Patter- son, Tracie McClinton, Sherman Thomas. Kay Dees. Mitzi Ezell, Ricky Wilson. Cecilia Woodward, Anthony Sneed, Laurie Houck, Todd Suban, Mark LaVall, Greg Wynn. Paula Parker. Chris Williams, Janice Hughs. David Bundrick, Kevin Gibson, Richard Ross, Barbra Jones, Jackie Wray, Monie Byrnes, Dawn Plunkett, Sandra Lanier. Catherine Belcher. Janet Hughes. Marsha McGuire, Mike Dobson. Sonya Sadler. Marie Thomas. Sabrina Demps, Renee Dupree. Lorretta Brown. Marilyn Barnes. Gena Grant, Sophia Knight, Vicki Dickert, Mel- issa Gardner. Melinda Guess, Gail Johnson. Beth Ches- ser. Yolanda Johnson. Andrea Hughes. Ingred Williams, Pauline Miller. Alan Clauge, Adrean Griffin, Peggy Barnes. Dawn Evans, Theresa Woods, Melanie Byrd. Michelle Goodman, Laura Williamson. Leslie Hayden, Stephenie Swain. Janet Griffin, Jerrie Pridgeion, Renee Hughes, Michelle Hughes. MAJORETTES: Felicia Tuten, Angie Crumper. Melinda Lay, MANAGER: Velma Collier, DRUM MAJOR William Roberts. BAND DIRECTOR: Izel Montgomery. 191 Band Flair Takes Practice Dazzling smiles and flashy uniforms capture everyone’s attention during halftime at Tay- lor County High School football games. Not only do they smile well, but they also perform well. Their hard work and dedication has earned them a superior rat- ing at the Florida Band Master’s Association marching contest once again. It’s not all fun and glamour for these three girls, but they feel that all of the practice and trou- ble is worthwhile when they put on a good show. Felicia Tuten and Melinda Lay have spent many hours after regular band rehearsals prepar- ing solo routines for contest. Their efforts were justly rewarded with the label of supe- rior and a medal to symbolize their accomplishments. Head majorette Angie Crum- pler marches in front of the trio through football games, parades, and pep rallies. Help- ing to organize the girls is only a part of their sponsor’s job, but Ms. Suzanne McLellan has proven herself to be capable and dependable. Marching in front of the Jun- ior High band in parades is the job of the Perryettes. These girls are led by head Perryette, Vicki Dickert and sponsor, Melinda Lay. 192 The snap and pizazz, the music and spirit, the glamour and pretty girls . . . that’s what makes up a marching band. The Taylor County Band is definitely no exception. Enhancing their performance are seven of the county’s prettiest young ladies known as the pom-pom squad. Performing along with the marching band in parades, pep rallies, and football games is demanding but enjoyable. Alot of hard work, practice, and per- formance goes into preparing themselves to perform, but these girls have what it takes. Dedication, leadership, and a sense of responsibility are also factors of a successful group. Demonstrating these qualities in the role of captain is, Lee Ann Hagan. Working closely with Lee Ann is sponsor, Ola Bailey. pg. 192 Top to Bottom Ms. Suzanne McClellan, Felica Tuten; Melinda Lay, Angie Crumpler, Felica Tuten; The Per- ryettes marching hard; Renee Vann, Mitzi Ezell. Kathy Archer, Vicki Dickert, Lisa Hingston. Clockwise: Dana Millinor, Cindy Bell, Lisa Van, Bottom Row: Deb- bie Ivestor, Lee Ann Hagan, Betsy Brooke. Pom-pom girls showing their talent at football game. Robin Bird, Ola Bailey (Sponsor) Girls doing routine at pep-rally. 193 The Sounds of the Band Ring Out To the members of the stage band, fourth period is an escape from the hustle and bustle of a busy school life and an opportu- nity to express their feelings through music. This time is used for working individually as well as working as a group. Leading this band is director, Izell Montgomery. This time gives him a chance to work on a one-to-one basis with his stu- dents and enables him to give the musicians some special tips on how to improve on their instruments. The members of this group focus on the highlight of their year — performing at the TCHS pageant. Pictured clockwise — Bottom Row. L. to R. Edwin Parker. Renee Dupree, Pat- rick Sneed. William Roberts. Middle Row — Sherman Thomas, Mike Miller, Mark LaValle. Back Row — Ricky Wil- son. Todd Ratliff, Chuck Spradley. Ricky Wilson, Edwin Parker, Mr. Mont- gomery. Jay Gamble. Todd Ratliff. Wil- liam Roberts. Mark LaValle. Patrick Sneed. Mike Miller. Mr. Montgomery. Ricky Wilson, Edwin Parker, Jay Gam- ble. Todd Ratliff. Mark Lavalle. Mike Miller. Patrick Sneed. William Roberts. 194 While the band plays the lat- est sounds of the disco beat, a special group of ladies wearing flashing blue and white uni- forms with colorful flags, wave to the rhythm of the beat. Their sharp movements and flashy routines light up the stadium as thev entertain the cheering crowd. This, the flag corps of the TCHS Band, are as exciting and entertaining as they seem to be on the field. It is hard to believe that it takes so much practice to make their perform- ance so great, but it does. The long practices and perform- ances at football games, pep rallies, and parades has helped them to maintain a superior rat- ing (I) at FBA contests. Clockwise: Flag girls boogie at football game; Girls marching in parade: Girls are stepping to the beat of the music; Loretta Brown, Tracy McClinton, Bar- bara Jones, Marilyn Barnes. 195 Creativity isn’t all that it takes to produce a yearbook. It takes money and the Business Man- agers have the responsibility for raising this and keeping the staff within the budget. This year Sylvia, Melanie, Beth and Thalya directed a most success- ful ad sale and provided over $5,000. From a business point of view, the advertising section of our yearbook provides a his- torical perspective of the entire community. It is an actual record of the businesses who have existed in the business area of our community. Some go and come. Some flourish and go under, but the one thing that the yearbook staff has learned through the years is that we have outstanding busi- nesses who believe in support- ing our school program. Their constant support serves or aids us financially and emotionally. Again and again they say yes, and again and again we say THANKS. :OCUS ON MONEY TALK ... FOOL Chevron ir i' i, The Citizens Bank 196 Pictured Clockwise: Chevron, Gulf; Angie Gutshall; At McDonald's; Dan Par key at Bell's Pharmacy; Timberjack; McDonald's; and The Citizens Bank S ON MONE 197 ' our name is our commitment to quality hrun-alan stud photography Congratulations From the Doctors of Perry: Dr. Bennett Dr. Blalock Dr. Dyal Dr. Horne Drs. Krisnamurthy Dr. Lakshmin Dr. Litchfield Dr. Parker Dr. Rawls Dr. Ritter Dr. Snead Dr. Williams 199 Congratulations Seniors! Congratulations Seniors! Sears Roebuck and Company From KETRING ELECTRONICS Perry Fla. THE PERRY GROCERY AND BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. Sears Good Luck Seniors from T R MACHINE CO., INC. 209 W. Green St. Everything to build with including the kitchen sink! P.O.Box 477 Perry, Fla. Manufacturer of Marine Products A P PERRY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER Phone 584-9990 JACK’S BOATS AND TRAILERS Perry, Fla. “Good Luck Class of ’81” Jack Tedder — Owner Phone: 584-2162 Resident: 584-7817 200 AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF PERRY Says “Congratulations Seniors” FSLTC SavmgB loan Insurance Corp ! Your Savinga inturad to $100,000 THE STYLE SHOPPE OF PERRY, INC. Ladies’ Wear 106 E. Main St. 584-6270 associate store 118 N. Washington St. Phone: 584-4881 • ZEIGLER’S BLOODWORTH’S — Since 1905 — Florist and Greenhouse 101 E. Green Street Beautiful Flowers! Phone: 584-3980 313 West Bay St. “Congratulations Phone 584-3921 Seniors” 201 DANSBY’S DRESS SHOP 129 N. Jefferson St. Perry, Florida BUCKEYE EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION A “Not So Typical” Financial Institution Your savings insured to $100,000 NCUA National Credit Inion Administration, a U.S. Government Agency WASHING WELL COIN LAUNDRY 2058 S. Jefferson St. Phone: 584-9957 Perry, Fla. 32347 Drop-Off Laundry and Service Dry Cleaning Service 202 VAUSES 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMOTIVE Push Bars • Roll Bars • Lifting • Maintenance Cams • Manifolds • Engine Work • Exhaust Work Have a Coke and a Smile Perry Coca-Cola Phone: 584-4332 T G 2030 S. Jefferson Congratulations Seniors of ’81 MARTIN ELECTRONICS Says: “Congratulations Class of 1981!!” 203 of North Florida Hwy. 19 N. Member of Perry-Taylor Countv Chamber of Commerce. NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL INSTITUTE • LUV Tubs • THERAPY SPAS PUREX S SWIMMING POOL PROOUCTS THERE'S A POOL FOR YOU! San Juan pools, Taylor County's only State Certified swimming pool contractor, has been producing one piece fiberglass pools since 1958. The Rivali nah, 14’ x 32' i WARRANTY: All San Juan Pools have a full 25-year warranty against structural failure if San Juan’s instructions are followed. The warranty is fully transferable. Should you decide to sell your home, the warranty on the San Juan Pool can be transferred to the new buyer. This increases the saleability and value of your property. Phone 584-6079 (If no Answer Call 584-7261) 204 BASSETT’S DAIRY “The Milk of Superior Flavor” ipf Mi PERRY PLAZA FLORIST, INC. 1703 S. Jefferson St. It’s Refreshing, Delicious, and Nutritious. U.S. Hwy. 19 South, Perry For Home Delivery Phone: 584-5149 HICKS GULF SERVICE STATION Perry, Fla. Phone: 584-4106 Nights and Holidays 584-7518 Jack and Erma Lewis Designers and Managers LOCKHARTS PRESCRIPTION CENTER Hwy. 19 North and South 315 E. Ash. Street Perry Phone: 584-7591 Prescriptions Fashion Jewelry Accents Only the Finest Russell Stover Candies 205 CASH WAY BUILDING PRODUCTS OF PERRY Building Supplies of All Kinds 310 W. Hampton Springs Perry, FL Phone: 584-3519 DEWEY DUB PAINT BODY SHOP “Free Estimates” 24 Hour Wrecker Service Ph. 584-7512 118 E. Center St. or 584-7718 Perry, Fla. 32347 Congratulations Seniors! SMITH SMITH “Please Grow Up and Build a House!” Attorneys at Law, P.A. Michael S. Smith Post Office Drawer 579 107 E. Green Street Perry, FL 32347 Telephone (904) 584-3812 perry Nems-Herald TAYLOR COUNTY PUBLISHING CO., INC. 123 S. Jefferson St. P.O. Box 888 Phone: 584-7819 Perry, FL “Supporting the Youth of Taylor County Since 1889” A Full Line of Fantastic Graduation Gifts 206 GAYLES GEMS AND GIFTS 133 N. Jefferson St. Perry, Florida Phone: 584-3939 LIVINGSTON SALES CO. Quality Furniture and Appliances Prices Right With Convenient Terms Available 109 S. Jefferson St. Perry, Fla. Phone: 584-2012 Congratulations Seniors! THE JACK JILL SHOP 121 S. Jefferson St. Congratulations Seniors of ’81 From EATON CORPORATION 207 Congratulations Mr. Fike for a Job Well Done and to the Senior Class of 1981 From ALUMINUM FABRICATED PRODUCTS 300 Industrial Pk. Drive Phone: 584-6898 208 Power King one tough tractor! POPPELL MOTORS Rt. 3 Box 611 Johnson Stripling Rd. Phone: 584-2264 Sam and Sarah Popped FULTON WILLIAMSON Lance Representative When you think of money — THINK FLORIDA Member FDIC Florida National Bank at Perry 200 West Main Street. Perry. FL 32347 (904) 584-3121 209 TOTAL INFORMATION RADIO News Sports Music Entertainment Contests It Pays to Listen to 14 WPRY Radio! WATKINS BAIT AND TACKLE 702 W. Duval St. Compliments of: TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. “Owned by Those it Serves” M. C. Burnett, Mgr. Box 208 — Telephone 973-2285 Madison, Florida 32340 Trustees District W. H. Russell, Pres. 9 Ralph Williams, Vice-Pres. 1 C. A. Fulford, Jr. Sec.-Treas. 6 Norman Newman 3 Mack D. Sessions 8 Raymon A. Cooey 2 Carson Cherry 4 Sinclair Miller 7 Evans Brown 5 210 211 • Guaranteed Custom Exhaust • Retreads and New Tires • Steel Belted Radials • Mag and Sports Wheels Trocfucts, Inc. 200 Marvin Ave. Longwood, Florida 32750 Telephones 305 339-4456 831-8166 £ iMAUd ( : Longwood, Lake City, Perry, Auburndale, Florida 1704 S. Byron Butler Parkway GINNY’S RAGGEDY ANNE ANDY SHOP 109 E. Green St. 584-4568 BADCOCK FURNITURE 10037 S. Jefferson 212 CUTS AND CURLS 201 S. Washington Perry, FL 32347 DOC’S MARKET Congratulations Seniors! 1239 N. Jefferson St. 584-5057 Congratulations Class of ’81 Compliments of GLOVER’S HARDWARE (Formally Brannen’s Hardware) 1275 Washington St. Perry, Fla. 584-3414 ANDREWS DRUGS Says Congratulations Seniors of 1981 Located at 1707 South Jefferson Days.......................584-3720 Nights.....................584-3492 Pharmacist..............Bill Adams VERA’S HOME OF FASHIONS Phone: 584-7774 JOHNSON’S BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP Phone: 584-2261 FLORIDA LUMBER INSPECTION SERVICE, INC. Route 4, Box 367 Perry, Fla. 32347 Kenneth W. Lee (904) 584-5221 Hardezr ‘BestEatin’ All Around ” SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Margaret S. Hamby On the Corner of Jefferson and Highway. 19 Congratulates Seniors of 1981 214 Chevron . p A % Standard Oil Company Congratulations Seniors! From L. B. Clark, Jr. Your Chevron Wholesale Distributor 584-4467 P.O. Box 48 Perry, Fla. 32347 215 TAYLOR COUNTY TEACHERS CREDIT UNION Congratulations to the Graduating Class of ’81! Let Nothing in the Future Be Less Than Rewarding. TOM’S FOODS DIV. OF CPG PRODUCTS CORP. P.O. Box 270 Perry, Florida 32347 Peanut Butter Sandwiches Potato Chips Tom’s Toasted Peanuts Delicious Candies Compliments of TOWNE SQUARE GROCERY It’s Our Pleasure to Serve You 200 N. Washington St. Perry, Fla. 216 LOUQUE VENDING CO. 602 W. Hampton Springs Perry, Florida Phone: 584-9939 YARBROUGH TIRE CO. 602 W. Hampton Springs Perry, Fla. 584-7554 ■ STATE FARM INSURANCE V Ernest and Jim Chuck Mincy Tedder — Agents 207 E. Hampton Springs Ave. Perry, Fla. Phone: 584-7732 217 BELL PHARMACY Congratulations FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP Seniors! 103 Ellis Street Depot Compliments of Perry, FL Phone: 584-5835 B. 0. PADGETT LOGGING Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Rt. 3, Box 540, Perry CROSSROADS Taylor Square Shopping Center 584-2735 Congratulations Seniors! DORSETT INS. AGENCY Charles and Shirley Schmid INC. LITTLE RED 114 W. Green St. SCHOOL HOUSE NURSERY Congratulations Phone: 584-3237 Seniors of ’81 218 T. C. WILLIAMS, JR., M.D. MAYOR CLARENCE J. GIDDONS CITY CLERK — MANAGER 584-7161 OF P. O. DRAWER 109 - PHONE 904 584 2721 PERRY. FLORIDA 32347 PERRY FLORIDA THE FASTEST GROWING CITY IN FLORIDA City Council Henry Fulmer — Pres. B. A. Hendry, Pres. Pro-Tern Joe Nola J. C. Yarbrough, Jr. T. A. Bowdoin COX ELECTRONICS INC. 1303 S. Jefferson St. 584-3944 RADIO SHACK (Dealer) Taylor Square Shopping Center 584-5145 219 Compliments of JOE P. BURNS FUNERAL HOME Joe P. Burns, Jr. LFD Phone: 584-4149 BURNS MONUMENT VAULT CO. Joey Burns — Barbra Burns Morgan Burns — Tim Howell PINEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS Barbra Burns — Office Manager HOUCK S MARKET Better Groceries Hwy. 98 GULF WHOLESALE 302 Hampton Springs Ave. Congratulations Seniors ’81 CLARK LUMBER COMP., INC. Phone: 584-6848 SPORTS CRAFT INC. “Congratulations Seniors” Houck Road Phone: 584-5679 SHEALY’S CLEANERS A WINNER! No matter the occasion — good grooming is part of having a good time. Our exclusive dry- cleaning process assures you that your ward- robe will be fresh and “like-new” for every occasion. You are sure to be a winner every- time with WACO FOOD STORE and WARE OIL AND SUPPLY CO., INC. Perry, Florida Phone: 584-6666 Distributors of LP Gas and Appliances Tappan — Hardwick Ranges Chrysler Air Temps — Singer Heating and A.C. jl ai Texgas 216 W. Green St. TRI-COUNTY BAIL BONDS 24 Hour Service Ronnie Jones 584-6845 584-4555 JONES INSURANCE AGENCY Having Trouble?— See Us Hwy. 27 E. Perry, FL STURDIVANT BROTHERS INC. P.O. Box 42 Perry, Florida 222 ____________'oe czJl- —O c__ - r £jZjZ j2Lt-A 3-J t p lJJL j - ( SmS±?a £-C. _ ijU2 u mop , y' tu J f . i C ' xo Vi OTTLING Lrz_ v- _ ‘Ary,i.Wh ionS.. ' ;— 5 y Jv viV vR_-- r -. Q-Z- CCLELLA COlUPA ' 27Zajj yx_ J Hwy. 19 North 4 70- y tij y , Seniors” C dL jt djL-u fcJLv rx O’QUINN PHARMACY Says Congratulations Seniors snda and Jim Wilson 200 N. Jefferson St. LYNN’S TIRE CENTER 205 E. Hampton Springs Phone: 584-7635 (904) 584-2088 ’AeMieCcC'4 'JtcWA Uf GARDEN CENTER David Sheffield Owner —117 W. High 400 West Ash St. Perry, Fla. 32347 KIDDIE KOLLEGE KINDERGARTEN Readiness Program for Ages 3-6 305 High Street Phone: 584-2265 PERRY HARDWARE 132 S. Jefferson Phone:584-2066 PERRY LUMBER CO., INC. 1509 Byron Butler Parkway Congratulations Seniors of ’81 ROBERT’S GROCERY Rt. 3 Box 35 Highway 27 East Good Luck Seniors! SHAW’S SEAFOOD 28 S. Washington St. Fresh Country Hams, Seafood Sausage and Bacon TAYLOR CO. FARM Congratulations Seniors! AND RANCH SUPPLY Billy and Sandra Bolton “Your Complete Farm SKYLARK RESTAURANT Supply Store” Feed, Fertilizer, Seed, Riding 309 U.S. 19N Tack, and All Other Farm Supplies 224 MARY BLUE REALTOR THE FAIR STORE INC. 123 N. Jefferson St. Perry’s Unique t - ncMi_ i un Tea TAYLOR COUNTY REALTY RESIDENTIAL AHD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE US W. QREEM ST. SUITE 2 IS, PERKY, ITA 32S47 Tet Dus. 904-584-7672 Res 904-584-4139 Congratulations Place to Shop For Everything From Brooks Joggers to Seniors of ’81! Designer Jeans to Compliments of Flashy “on the Town” Styles to Band Shoes and Pants! IZZIE ROMMES THE TELEVISION CENTER OF PERRY, INC. 1719 S. Jefferson Perry, Fla. Phone: 584-3848 WALKER’S FOOD MART 2115 U.S. 19 South Phone: 584-3196 225 Compliments of J K SEAFOOD 1300 N. Jefferson St. “Freshest Fish in Town” GRAVES DRIVE- INN PERRY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 1900 S. Dixie Hwy. Perry, Florida Ph: 584-4233 TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. Wishes Good Luck to the Congratulations Seniors Class of 1981! Grady Murphy Sheriff Compliments of AVERY’S SERVICE CENTER 9085 Orange Street 226 FAIRCLOTH FORD Byron Butler Parkway Phone: 584-6178 Congratulations Seniors of 1981 GUNTER PLUMBING Serving Perry With the Best of T.V. Reception Since 1963 Mack Gunter — Owner Division of American Television and Communications 584-5830 1701 N. Jefferson St. • Installations • Repairs FLORIDA VIDEO • Septic Tank r Pump Out Service Jefferson Street Residential f Commercial (j FlO«IDA VIDIO Fully Qualified and | Experienced to - Serve You. 227 228 lulose Corporation fCeksbrating.25 Good Years I v In Florida eU'« ANNIVERSARY PERRY. FLORIDA PERRY FLORIST “Good Luck Seniors” Charlene Page 211 E. Green Street PERRY AUTO SUPPLY 1107 S. Jefferson Perry, Florida Ph: 584-2118 Good Luck Seniors! Matt and Diane Rigoni SIROCCO BOATS Perry, FL 230 WILDER’S MEN’S SHOP AND SPORTING GOODS 108 W. Green Street • Perry’s Levi Headquarters • Pro Keds and Florsheim Shoes • Munsing Wear and Other Pullover Shirts • Brand Name Guns and Accessories 112 W. Green Street CH14 WIGGINS CB SALES AND SERVICE CHARLIE’S MINI MART Rt. 3, Box 119 Perry, Fla. 32347 605 S. Fourth St. Perry, FL 32347 Rufus Wiggins, the Old Sandblaster Phone: 584-2888 Owner Phone 584-5606 ASBERRY’S TAXI 114 S. Fourth St. Perry, FL 32347 Ph: 584-3026 231 SOUTHERN AUTO 129 S. Jefferson “Good Luck Seniors” WOODFAULK’S BEAUTY NOOK Complete Beauty Services By Appointment Phone: 584-4733 130 W. Glenn St. 1981 School Board Pictured Standing: Buck McCleod, Wyndell Parker, Billy Ricketson, Phyllis Newport, Seated: Mike Osteen, Chairman and Robbins Woo- ded, Superintendent Marty M. Glickman Business Phone: 584-2247 Home Phone: 584-5588 Tallahassee: (904) 575-1268 THE FAHRENHEIT FEVER SYSTEM 233 Faculty Index Barr, Gilbert pg. 32 Carlton, Suzanne pg. 32 Chesser, Billy pg. 32 Coker. Elmer pg. 32 Coleman. Chris pg. 32 Cottle, McRay pg. 32 Cupp, Joann pg. 32 Curry, Shirley pg. 32 Daniel. Evelyn pg. 32 Dugal, Merle pg. 32 Ezell. Marie pg. 32 Faulkner, Gwen pg. 32 Fews, Irene pg. 32 Fox, Ken pg. 32 Franklin, George pg. 32 Gardiner. Elouise pg. 32 Hamby, Glenda pg. 32 Holg, Lawrence pg. 32 Howarth, Donald pg. 32 Hughes, Betty pg. 34 Hughes, Lawrence pg. 34 Jenkins, Laura pg. 34 Johnson. Donald pg. 34 Jokela, Al pg. 34 Ketring, Pat pg. 34 Lockhart. Suzan pg. 34 Lindsey, Susan pg. 34 McGlockin, Dalene pg. 34 McGlocklin, Tom pg. 36 Miller. Georgia pg. 36 Montgomery. Izell pg. 36 Morgan, Anne pg. 36 Padgett, Lester, pg. 36 Page. Malcolm pg. 40 Parker, Billye pg. 40 Ratliff, Sebring pg. 40 Roderick. Jan pg. 40 Roderick. Ron pg. 40 Rollings, Estic pg. 40 Russell, Bryant pg. 42 Vandigriff, Nevels pg. 42 Webb. Jesse pg. 42 Williams, Peggy pg. 42 Senior Index Abercrumbie, Michael pg. 50 Abercrumbie, Sandra pg. 50 Adams, John pg. 50 Agner, Anita pg. 50 Allen. Gary pg. 50 Allen, Vernon pg. 50 Anderson, Brenda pg. 51 Anderson, Mike pg. 51 Anderson, Stoney pg. 51 Archer, Cindy pg. 51 Askew, Kristy pg. 51 Barnes. Marilyn pg. 51 Barnes. Shiela pg. 51 Black, Robert pg. 51 Bell, Steve pg. 51 Blanton, Angie pg. 52 Blanton, Anthony pg. 52 Blue, Shannon pg. 52 Bolden, Emmanuel pg. 52 Bradley, Pam pg. 52 Bradshaw, John pg. 52 Brooks. Tim pg. 55 Brown, Angela pg. 55 Brown, Denise pg. 55 Brown, Ruth Ann pg. 55 Burroughs. Sabrina pg. 55 Burgess. Mark pg. 55 Byrd. Melanie pg. 56 Byrd, Steve pg. 56 Cannon, Selina pg. 56 Carroll, Toni pg. 56 Clayton, Herbert pg. 56 Coffee, Larry pg. 56 Coker, Kirk pg. 56 Courtney, Kelly pg. 56 Croft, Donna pg. 56 Cruce, Raul pg. 56 Culpepper. Shannon pg. 56 Crumpler, Angie pg. 56 Dalton, Leo pg. 57 Dalton, Rhonda pg. 57 Davis, Lori pg. 57 Demps, Tammy pg. 57 Dunwoody, William pg. 57 Dupree, Rennee pg. 57 Edwards, Mary pg. 58 Edwards, Rosemary pg. 58 Edwards, Toni pg. 58 Ellison, Jeannie pg. 58 Evans, Alison pg. 58 Evans, Dawn pg. 58 Faircloth, Don pg. 59 Fletcher, Donna pg. 59 Flowers. Lester pg. 59 Foraker, Vickie pg. 59 Gibson. Zodie pg. 59 Giddens, Jimmy pg. 59 Gilpin, Art pg. 60 Glanton, Trenita pg. 60 Gomez, Laura pg. 60 Gosney, Terrie pg. 60 Grant, Bonita pg. 60 Gray, Lori pg, 60 Green. Lori pg.JSQ— Green, Michael pg. 60 Griffin, Terry pg. 60 Griner, Richard pg. 60 Gross, Vincent pg. 60 Grubbs, Greg pg. 60 Guess. Melinda pg. 61 Gutshall. Angie pg. 61 Harnage. Alison pg. 61 Hart, Kenny pg. 61 Hawkins, Felicia pg. 61 Hawkins, Lynette pg. 61 Helm, Bud pg. 61 Hendry, Alton pg. 61 Hendry, Camilla pg. 61 Hicks, Andrea pg. 61 Hill, Shiela pg.61 Holley. Mark pg. 61 Holton. Kelly pg. 62 Honeycutt. S liela pg. 62 Houston. Easter pg. 62 Howell, Beverly pg. 62 Ingram, Karol pg. 62 Ingram, Richard pg 62 Johnson. Frances pg. 62 Jones. Tonya pg. 62 Jones. Paul pg. 62 _ r KaJIschrnTdt r Cindy q 63 Kelly, Marion pgJJEJ-' King, Lester pg. 63 Kinsey, Brian pg. 63 Knight, Kevin pg. 63 Leasure, Terry pg. 63 Lewis. Charlotte pg. 65 Lollie, Beth pg. 65 Lynn, Garrett pg. 65 hdc£j£aly, Alison.pfl 65 McKee. Pam pg 65 ) K Icbiveen. Donald pg. 65 McCranie, Glen pg. 65 McCall, Dale pg. 65 Markey, Cindy pg. 65 Markey, Dana pg. 65 Mason, Charlene pg. 65 Matthews, Jerry pg. 65 Matthews, Lamar pg. 65 Mathis, Tammy pg. 65 Meeks. Tina pg. 65 Mickens, Theresa pg. 65 Miles, David pg. 65 Miller, Michael pg. 65 Miller, Suzanne pg. 65 Miller, Timmy pg. 65 Mincy, Chuck pg. 66 Moon. Robby pg. 66 Moore, Michael pg. 66 Morgan, Denise pg. 66 Morgan, Kevin pg. 67 Murray. Curtis pg. 67 Newport, Richey pg. 67 Nola, Brian pg. 67 Padgett, Belinda pg. 67 Padgett, Mary pg. 67 Page, George pg. 68 Page, Lori pg. 68 Page. Sandra pg. 68 Patterson, Barry pg. 68 Pettway. Willie pg. 68 Phillips, Benji pg. 68 Plunkett, Lundy pg. 68 Poppell, Melissa pg. 68 Powe, Leoe pg. 68 Pridgeon, Ted pg. 68 Ragans, Pam pg. 68 Ratliff. Bruce pg. 68 Ratliff. Roosevelg pg. 69 Raulerson, Rhonda pg. 69 Ritch, Bruce pg. 69 Roberts. William pg. 69 Russell. Diane pg. 69 Russell. John Pg. 69 Sadousky. Rita pg. 69 San Pedro, Maria pg. 69 Sauls, Cathy pg. 69 Saults, Guy pg. 69 Schmid. Sylvia pg. 69 Sheffield, Lisa pg. 69 Shouppe, Esther pg. 69 Simpson, Bill pg. 70 Spradley, Chuck pg. 70 Spradley, Kandra pg. 70 Stalans. Joey pg. 70 Starling. Carl pg. 70 Stewart. Curtis pg. 70 Strickland, James pg. 70 Slurd ivant, Dotpg, 70 0uiiivan7hoiIvdq.70 ) Taylor, Donald pg. 70 Taylor, Ronald pg. 70 Tedder, Michael pg. 71 Tensley, Sherri pg. pg. 71 Thomas. Sherman, pg. 71 Tyler, Melanie pg. 71 Wallace. Doug pg. 71 Walters. Kendall pg. 71 Washington. Anita pg. 71 Watkins, David pg. 71 Watkins, Sheri pg. 71 Welch, Greg pg. 71 Wells, Katrina pg. 71 Wells, Michael pg. 71 Wells, Terry pg. 72 234 Whiddon, Robert pg. 72 White, Cherina pg. 72 Williams. Bernard pg. 72 Williams. Georgia pg. 72 Williams. Jeffery pg. 72 Williams. Jimmy pg. 73 Williams. Leon pg. 73 Williams. Rhonda pg. 73 Williams. Robin pg. 73 Williams. Roderick pg. 73 Williamson. Laura pg. 73 Wilson. Lisa pg. 73 Woodward. Emily pg. 73 Young. Arlene pg. 73 Young. Glenn pg. 73 Sopho- more Index Alexander. Floyd pg. 92 All. Maria pg. 92 Anderson. Darin pg. 92 Anderson. McCoy pg. 92 Austin. Robby pg. 92 Barnes, Peggy pg. 92 Batton, Mike pg. 92 Bass. Mary pg. 92 Beach. Lonzo pg. 92 Beaty, Blair pg. 92 Bell. Cindy pg. 92 Bellamy. Jeffrey pg. 92 Bethea. Andy pg. 92 Bird. Robin pg. 92 Black. Bill pg. 92 Blanton, Regina pg. 92 Blue, Lisa pg. 92 Bradley. Patricia pg. 92 Bratcher. Sue pg. 92 Brooks. Betsy pg. 92 Brown. Carol pg. 92 Brown. Frankie pg. 92 Brown. Terry pg. 92 Burford. Brent pg. 92 Burke. Ann pg. 92 Byrd. Jason pg. 92 Byrd, Snojo pg. 92 Calhoun. Sonja pg. 92 Carlton. Sandy pg. 92 Childress, Edward pg. 92 Childress. Tina pg. 92 Choice, Teresa pg. 92 Coker. Travis pg. 92 Cook. James pg. 92 Cope. Marsha pg. 92 Courtney. Cindy pg. 92 Courtney. Sabrina pg. 92 Coxwell. Juanita pg. 92 Cruce. Lisa pg. 92 Cruce. Kevin pg. 92 Cruce. Neal pg. 92 Cummings, Lori pg. 94 Dalton, Ron pg. 94 Davis, Larry pg. 94 Dawley, Kim pg. 94 Deese, Cynthia pg. 94 Dixon, Richard pg. 94 Dugie, Vince pg. 94 Edwards, Bennie pg. 94 Ellis, Charles pg. 94 Farrell, David pg. 94 Fife, Bridgette pg. 94 Fisher. David pg. 94 Fisher. James pg. 94 Flores. Kyle pg. 94 Flowers. Cynthia pg. 94 Fowler, Gail pg. 94 Fowler. Jimmy pg. 94 Fowler. Joseph pg. 94 Franklin, Geanette pg. 94 Fraser, Kristen pg. 94 French, De pg. 94 Futch, Johnny pg. 94 Gilbreath. Tayne pg. 94 Grant, Gena pg. 94 Granthum, Barbara pg. 94 Gray, Carlton pg. 94 Griffin. Regina pg. 94 Griffin, Thomas pg. 94 Gunter, Billy pg. 94 Guenthner, Kevin pg. 94 Gurr, Mickey pg. 94 Hagan, Chris pg. 94 Hammock, Kim pg. 94 Harrington, Cam pg. 94 Harris, Angela pg. 94 Hayden, Leslie pg. 94 Hendricks, Lynn pg. 94 Hendry, Chris pg. 94 Hendry. Tasha pg. 94 Holcomb, Bruce pg. 94 Hornes, Marty pg. 95 Hornsby, Mary pg. 95 Hughes. Janet pg. 95 Hughes, Janice pg. 95 Hughes, Renee pg. 95 Hunter. Mike pg. 95 Island, Thomas pg. 95 Israel. David pg. 95 Jackson, Amy pg. 95 Jackson, Myrlene pg. 95 Johnson, Carey pg. 95 Johnson, Volanda pg. 95 Johncon, Ronnie pg. 95 Jokela, Vangie pg. 95 Jolley, Angie pg. 95 Jones. Aundre pg. 95 Jones. Marshall pg. 95 King. Darryl pg. 95 Ketring. Ward pg. 95 King, Theresa pg. 95 Kinsey. Tina pg. 96 Knight, Todd pg. 96 Laliberty, Brian pg. 96 Laing, Melanie pg. 96 LaValle, Renee pg. 96 Lay, Mrlinda pg. 96 Lewis, Tami pg. 96 McCall, Kim pg. 96 McDonald, Donna pg. 96 McGrew, Lisa pg. 96 McGire, Marsha pg. 96 McHargue, Lee pg. 96 McLaine, Terri pg. 96 McLeod, George pg. 96 McNeil, Lisa pg. 96 Manzanas, Mike pg. 96 Messengale, Lisa pg. 96 Miller. Coretha pg. 96 Miller, Wille pg.96 Mixon, Greg pg. 96 Mock, Yvonne pg. 96 Morgon, Chuck pg. 96 Motgan, Frank pg. 96 Morris, Marie pg. 96 Mosely, lleen pg. 97 Murphy, Alex pg. 97 Myers. Mark pg. 97 Nelson. Mike pg. 97 Noles, Carol pg. 97 Padgett, Becky pg. 97 Parker. Edwin pg. 97 Parker. Mike pg. 97 Peake, Steve pg. 97 Pearson, Larri pg. 97 Pitts, Joann pg. 98 Pridgeon. Sondra pg. 98 Ragans. Keith pg. 98 Ratliff, Todd pg. 98 Register, Almie pg. 98 Rhines, Edward pg. 98 Ridgeway, Shelia pg. 98 Roberts. Dwayne pg. 98 Roberts, Patricia pg. 98 Roberts, Tracy pg. 98 Robertson, Jimmy pg. 98 Rogers. Gernett pg. 98 Rowell. Keith pg. 98 Russell. Julie pg. 98 Sadler, Ray pg. 98 Sadler, Sonya pg. 98 Sadler, Tommy pg. 98 Sheats. Jenise pg. 98 Sheffield. Dean pg. 98 Sheffield. Terry pg. 98 Shiver, Becky pg. 98 Shiver, Jerry pg. 98 Shoat, Randy pg. 98 Simmons. Robert pg. 98 Simpson, Jimmy pg. 98 Sisk, Bonnie pg. 98 Sistrunk, Sandi pg. 98 Smith, Darryl pg. 98 Smith, Phyllis pg. 98 Smith, R.T. pg. 98 Smith, Tony pg. 98 Sneed, Terrie pg. 98 Sons. Teresa pg. 98 Spradley, Terri pg. 98 Stalens, Karen pg. 98 Stanley. James pg. 98 Stanley. Theresa pg. 98 Steadman, Victor, pg. 98 Swain, Stephanie pg. 98 Swindle, Delaine pg. 98 Sullivan, Jim pg. 100 Tedder. Adam pg. 100 Thomas, Charles pg. 100 Thomas, John pg. 100 Thomas, Merrio pg. 100 Thomas, Nicky pg. 100 Thomlinson, Tony pg. 100 Turner, Sheila pg. 100 Tuten, Felicia pg. 100 Walker, Greg pg. 100 Ward. Shon pg. 100 Washington, Octavia pg. 100 Watkins. Edward pg. 100 Webb, Justin pg. 100 Wentworth, Connie pg. 100 Wentworth. Elliott pg. 100 Whiddon, Eva pg. 100 Whitfield, Amy pg. 100 Whitfield, Lynn pg. 100 Wigglesworth, Amy pg. 100 Wiles, Elaine pg. 101 Wiles, Bobby pg. 101 Williams. Chris pg. 101 Williams, Donny pg. 101 Williams. Renee pg. 101 Wisenbaker, Paul pg. 101 Wright, Duran pg. 101 Woods, Brenda pg. 101 Woodward, Cecilia pg. 101 Wynn, Greg pg. 101 Yarbough, Scott pg. 101 Young. Amalia pg. 101 235 Young. Kris pg. 101 Freshman Index 5 dams. Lauri pg. 1 03.) Adams, Linda pg. 103 Allen. Kim pg. 103 Alonzo. James pg. 103 Anderson. Deron pg. 103 Bach. Kelly pg. 103 Baker, Ray pg. 103 Barnes, Timothy pg. 103 Batton, Gary pg. 103 Beach. Ellis pg. 103 Belcher. Kathleen pg. 103 Berryhill, Steve pg. 103 Bethea. Jeff pg. 103 Bishop. Sonny pg. 103 Blue. Debbie pg. 103 Bodiford. Quint pg. 103 Bowden. Jimmy pg. 103 Braddock, Joanne pg. 103 Bratcher. Mickey pg. 103 Bratcher. Rickey pg. 103 Britt, Teresa pg. 103 Brown, Nathaniel pg. 103 Brown, Robin pg. 103 Bryant. Robert pg. 103 Brynes. Marniepg. 103 Bundrick. David pg. 103 Cambell. Ashley pg. 103 Cannon. Tina pg. 103 Choice. Connie pg. 103 Choice. Deborah pg. 103 Coker. Cliff pg. 103 Collins. Gayle pg. 103 Collins. Michael pg. 103 Cone. Eric pg. 103 Cook. Ricardo pg. 103 Cooper. Debbie pg. 103 Courtney. John pg. 103 Cribbs. Melvin pg. 103 Cutter. Shelia pg. 104 Deese, Kathleen pg. 104 Diamond, Sharon pg. 104 Dickert, Doug pg. 104 Dickert. Vicki pg. 104 Dobson. Mike pg. 104 Driggers. Wendell pg. 104 Durden. James pg. 104 Durden, Kevin pg. 104 Duty. Melinda pg. 104 Edmond, William pg. 104 Evans, Walt pg. 104 Ezell, Mitzi pg. 104 Faircloth. Kim pg. 104 Faircloth, Tammi pg. 104 Ferguson. Matthew pg. 104 Flanders. Herman pg. 104 Flowers. Sylvia pg. 104 Flowers. Teresa pg. 104 Fox. Cathy pg. 104 Franklin. Sonja pg. 104 Freed. Jesse pg.104 Freeman, Jon pg. 104 Freeman, Toni pg. 104 Frisby, Kevin pg. 104 Fudge. Pamela pg. 104 Gamble, Joe pg. 105 Gilber, Sophia pg. 105 Glass. Vickie pg. 105 Goff, David pg. 105 Goodman. Michelle pg. 105 Grambling, Lisa pg. 105 Grantham. Donna pg. 105 Gregg. Sheila pg. 105 ? Griffin. Janet pg. 105 Grim, Marsha pg. 105 Grim, Tammie pg. 105 Gunter, Heather pg. 105 Hall. Quanita pg. 105 Hamilton, Robin pg. 105 Harris. Brenda pg. 105 Harrison, Louree pg. 105 Hart. David pg. 105 Hayes. Trunda pg. 105 Heatherly. Donnie pg. 105 Hendrix, Nancy pg. 106 Herig, Chris pg. 106 High. James pg. 106 Hill. Lee pg. 105 Holley. Cherie pg. 106 Horne. Michael pg. 106 Horner, Gary pg. 106 Houck. Jim pg. 106 Houck. Laurie pg. 106 Hugger. John pg. 106 Hugger. Sylvester pg. 106 Hughes, Andrea pg. 106 Hurst. Johnny pg. 106 Jackson. Nancy pg. 106 Jallry. Andy pg. 106 Kinsey. Pam pg. 107 Kvehn, Jimmy pg. 107 Laliberty. Shawn pg. 107 Landers. Maria pg. 107 Laurie, Beatrice pg. 107 Leggett. Lisa pg. 107 Lewis, Kevin pg. 107 Linton. Stan pg. 107 Livingston. Gary pg. 107 Logan, Jay pg. 107 Long, Allen pg. 107 Long. Kevin pg. 107 Lundy. Kelly pg. 107 Lynn. Kevin pg. 108 McAllister, Ray pg. 107 McAllister, Sheri pg. 107 McCormick. Viki pg. 108 McHomes. Diane pg. 108 McClain, Pam pg. 108 McCleod, Nita pg. 108 McMullen, Sue pg. 108 Mantzanas. Katina pg. 108 Mathis. Tina pg. 108 Matbull, Kim pg. 108 Mederios, Kenny pg. 108 Merio. Billy pg. 108 Miller. Darrell pg. 108 Miller. Kenny pg. 108 Miller. Michael pg. 108 Miller, Pauline pg. 108 Mincey. Mike pg. 108 Mintz, Andre pg. 108 Monroe. Glen pg. 108 Moore. Suzan pg. 108 Morgan, Karl pg. 108 Morgan. Kim pg. 108 Morgan. Joann pg. 108 Morgan. Mary pg. 108 Morgan. Rhonda pg. 108 Morgan, Robin pg. 108 Morris, James pg. 108 Mosely. Robin pg. 108 Murphy, Fred pg. 108 Myers, Dallas pg. 108 Nealy. Trellis, pg. 108 Nelson. Jeff pg. 108 Newberry. Jeff pg. 108 Newell. John pg. 108 Newman, Michelle pg. 108 Newport, Robby pg. 108 Nolan. Joe pg. 108 Nowlin, R.B. pg. 108 Ordley, Barbara pg. 109 Padgett, Donna pg. 109 Padgett, Patrick pg. 109 Padgett. Steve pg. 109 Page, David pg. 109 Parker, Gene pg. 109 Parker, Roy pg. 109 Parker. Tracy pg. 109 Patel. Kamel pg. 109 Pierce, Michael pg. 109 Pitts, Patty pg. 109 Plunkett, Dawn pg. 109 Porter. Shawanda pg. 109 Powell, Linda pg. 109 Pridgeon. Jerry pg. 109 Rainey, Tim pg. 109 Reddick, Lisa pg. 109 Reynolds. Tommy pg. 109 Rigoni, Chris pg. 109 Ritch, Debbie pg. 110 Ross. Richard pg. 110 Ross. Rick pg. 110 Sadler, Joe pg. 110 Sadler, Joey pg. 110 Sadler. Warren pg. 110 Shrock, Kristi pg. 110 Shaw, Martin pg. 110 Shaw, Tommy pg. 110 Shealy, Nancy pg. 110 Sheffield, Christie pg. 110 Sheffield, Cindy pg. 110 Simmons. Carol pg. 110 Simmons. Lewis pg. 110 Slaughter. Steve pg. 110 Smith. Chad pg. 110 Smith. Dorothy pg. 110 Smith, Ken pg. 110 Sneed. Anthony pg. 110 Spall. Kevin pg. 110 Sturdivant, Joey pg. 110 Swain. Todd pg. 110 Swain, Christie pg. 110 Taylor. Dan pg. 110 Thomas. Angela pg. 110 Truman, Karen pg. 110 Tucker, Janice pg. 110 Urbanski, Michael pg. 110 Wakefield. Allen pg. 110 Ward, Darrin pg. 110 Weaver. Karen pg. 110 Wells. Ethel pg. 110 Whiddon. Ed pg. 110 Whiddon. Rodney pg. 110 White, Samusl pg. 110 White. Tammy pg. 110 White, Wesley pg. 110 Whittle. Ronnie pg. 110 Williams. Ingrid pg. 110 Williams, Jeff pg. Ill Williams. Nathaniel pg. Ill Williams. Sherri pg. Ill Williams, Tonja pg. Ill Wilson, Greg pg. Ill Wood. Beth pg. Ill Woods. Teresa pg. Ill Woulard. Pauline pg. Ill Wray, Jaki pg. Ill Wright. Angela pg. Ill 236 Time and Talent Complete Task With thirty-five great staff members, one valuable advisor, days of long strenuous work, and three days of running over the deadline, the 1981 Sampler was finally finished. We tried to focus on every aspect of school life and gather all memories of the year. Taylor representative, Mr. Bolin, supplied us with the extra help necessary for our production. The theme, “Coming Into D ES Focus, the Year of ■81,” is carried c L thro- KVo o By Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas 80 lb. enamel paper stock Helvetica Type Silk Screen Padded Cover Columbia Scholastic Press Association. 2nd Place Florida Student Press Association Advisor — Glenda Hamby Editors — Rosemary Edwards X and Lori Green ughout the book with circle pic- tures, and copy written about focusing. The year has been great as we have worked to pre- serve it for you. Through long hours of work, hectic days, and the thrill of sending off the last page, we give you, Sampler ’81. Pictured clockwise: The Little Women, Key Club hayride; a day at the books: Dan Parkey; and Williams and Lindsey. 237 238 As the Year Fades Out, the Future Comes Into Focus ... The year of 1980-81 has come and gone, leaving us with memories of our treas- ured high school days. No more pep-rallies, no more proms, no more high school days for the Class of ’81. Have they focused on every- thing they will need for their future? Gone are the days of skipping class to lie in the sun; staying up nights cram- ming for tests; racing back from lunch so you won’t get detention, and waiting for June 5, 1981 to finally arrive. The memories of your senior year will last forever, and never again will friends be so close together. No one ever stops to think that “This might be the last time that I ever go to lunch with all of my friends,” or This is the last time I’ll ever stand with my friends in the hall,” or, “This is my last time of playing the role of senior.” Sure, every- one stops and thinks about things like, “This will be my last prom, last football game, and last day of school,” but no one really stops to realize the little things like, “I may never see some of these peo- ple ever again in my life.” It's hard to say goodbye. The happiest days of your school years turn to tears, moments of reminiscing, and a cele- bration of the good ole days. It’s time to go our own sepa- rate ways now. Take a last look at old familiar faces, then focus on the future! Pictured clockwise from page 238: The Greeks, Mike and Katina: Charles Mason; Juanita and Annie Hall, and Linda Ingram: Ruth Ann Brown: Cam Herrington: Gena Grant, Kathy Fox, and Laura Gomez: the clowns of TCHS; Sharon and Sabrina: and Renee Dupree. 239 Our high school days are over. The memories are well written in our lives. We will remember them for- ever. Teachers, friends, and our par- ents all helped influence our lives and played an important role in shaping our future. Now we take the giant step into the world and we ll be faced with responsibility, hard work, and reality. But don’t be afraid, for in this chaotic world, there’s a special place for everyone of us: A place where goals will be met, more mem- ories will be made, and more friends are waiting around to share life with. Good-byes are hard to say. No longer can we count on seeing our friends each week at school. There’s no more hoping for that special guy to ask you to the prom; and no more saying, We’ll beat ’em next year.” Those days are gone now and for- ever. Cherish your high school years for there will never be anything like them again. The Seniors of 1981 have become one of the past. They must now focus on the future. Make your good-byes count, for they will stay in the minds and memories for- ever. It is now that you say good-bye to high school forever. With these thoughts, we give you — the thirty eighth edition, Sampler '81. Rosemary Edwards and Lori Green Co-Editors, 1981 Pictured clockwise: The outstanding yearbook staff of '81; the sophomore class at a pep-rally: Kay Dees: the “Cubans;” and Rosemary and Mela- nie! 240