Todd Grant High School - Tiger Yearbook (Darlen, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1970 volume:

'jFJ v P ADMINISTRATION DEDICATION FACULTY UNDERCLASSMEN INTRODUCTION ANNUAL STAFF CLASS OFFICERS ADVISORS SENIORS ADVERTISING VIP’S ACTIVITIES THE INTRODUCTION The first school annual or yearbook, was printed in 1954. This tradition has been kept alive by the continuing classes. The class of “70” once again is falling in the foot- steps of previous classes in presenting this yearbook. The purpose of any annual is to give a retrospec- tive of the people, places, and events in the past. This is the last (probably) annual holds for the class of “70” a treasure full of memories, memories of schoolmates, teachers and events. “Though we may part but never in our hearts.” “Senior Class of 1970” 2 3 ADMINISTRATION SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1970: We now approach the season of the year when graduation becomes a reality. I con- gratulate you on having arrived at this day. It is my sincere hope that each of you carry into adult life those things that you have had instilled in you as a student at Todd-Grant that will challenges that you encounter in the forthcoming years. Seniors, we are living in a changing world-yesterday is different from today. The past is finished and the future is upon you and “stands with folded hands of mystery”. It has come to challenge you and bear you on to higher and nobler heights. It is a distinct pleasure to have worked with you. I hope your future will be as happy for you as the past year has been for me working with you. 5 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE To the Members of the Class of 1970 I count it a privilege to extend to you a hearty congratulations upon your graduation from the Todd-Grant High School. You arc completing your high school work at a time of great unrest in our world. Young people: you are facing an ever changing society. We must prepare now for the future if we expect to gain the respect of others or hold an important part in our society. As you go forth, may you always bear in mind your responsibility to yourselves, to your fcllowman and to God. It is our prayer that you will be successful in all of your laudable undertakings and that your love and loyalty for your Alma-Mater will cause you at all times to live so that the world can see in you the true image of the Todd-Grant High School boy or girl. May God ever endow you with the desire and determination to be somebody. C. A. DeVillars, Principal 6 DEDICATION We the members of the Senior Class, have chosen to dedicate our annual to you, Mr. Florence. This is only a small way of saying that we appreci- ate your guidance, encouragement, and faith during the four years we have been under your supervision. It is through these sincere endeavors that we have realized our dream of reaching graduation day and we pledge our continued efforts for these same type achievements because we know you arc pleased when we succeed. With hearts full of love, we dedicate our yearbook the 1970 TIGER, to you. 7 FA CUL TY Mrs. R.C. Armstrong 2nd Grade Mrs. M. Blackshear English Mr. C. W. Brown Science Mrs. C.M. Cooper Counselor Mr. C.A. DcVillars Principal Mrs. R. L. Evans Mathematics Mrs. S.C. DcVillars 3rd Grade Mr. R.L. Florence Social Stud. Hist. Miss M. Francis Mathematics Mrs. A.D. Gardner Soc. Stud. Hist. Mr. G.C. Hall Voc. Ag. Mrs. E. Grovner English History 9 Mrs. O.T. Hall 1st Grade Mr. C. Hankins Commercial Miss M. Lyde Music French Mrs. B. A. Mells 3rd Grade Mr. L. Moore 6th 7th Grade Miss F.C. Moore 4th Grade Mr. J. B. Nobles 7th Grade Mrs. J. M. Moore 5th Grade Mrs. C.N. Nobles 1st Grade Mrs. J.D. Small 6th Grade Mrs. D. Stamps 4th Grade Mr. F. Thomas Coach, Dr. Ed. Math. Mrs. B. Thomas Home Eco. Mrs. R.L. Wilson 2nd Grade Mrs. C.M. Cooper Guidance Counselor NOT SHOWN Mr. J. Washington Girls coach. Science Mrs. R.L. Young 5th Grade Mrs. J. Watkins English Mrs. M. Washington Secretary Mr. J .L. Everson Librarian Mr. C.A. DeVillars Principal 11 Mrs. S. Everson T E A C H E R '$ Miss C. McGirth Mrs. Lillie Cromley P.T.A. President Mrs. A. Sallin SENIORS SENIOR OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Asst. Secretary L. Sullivan R. Jackson B. Palmer V. Christain Treasurer Stanley Moran Business Manager Benjamin Moran Reporter Elizabeth Noble Reporter Simon Tyson 14 Delores Alston “Lobbie” Ambition—Nurse Chorus F. H. A. Science Club Good Conduct Club Earl Alston “Earl” Ambition— F. F. A. Baseball Good Conduct Club Janette Alston “Nette” Chorus F. H. A. 4-H Club Yearbook Staff Good Conduct Club Olivia Alston “Liva” Ambition: Chorus Science Club Dramatics Club F. H. A. Club 4-H Club 15 Janette Brown “Net” Ambition: Computer operator F. H. A. Girls Good Conduct Club High School Slag 4-H Club Yearbook Staff Annie Butler “Pearl Ambition: Science Club Girls Good Conduct Club Yearbook Staff Louise Butler Bright Eyes” Ambition: Artist High School Chorus F. H. A. 4-H Club JoAnn Campbell Jo” Ambition: F. H. A. 4-H Club Girls Good Conduct Club Dramatic Club IS Lillie Mae Cuthbert “Lightening” Ambition Nurse Girls Good Conduct Club F. H. A. 4-H Club Science Club Yearbook Staff Brinda Ellison “Little Oncitha” A mbition 4 y pist F. H. A. Girls Good Conduct Club 17 Abbie Green “Abbie” Ambition: Child Development 4-H Club Dramatic Club F. H. A. Girls Good Conduct Club Loretta Grovrner “Retta” Ambition: Science Club Dramatic Club F. H. A. 4-H Club Girls Good Conduct Club Michael Hutcherson “Hutch” Ambition: Mechanics F. F. A. Baseball Roslyn Jackson “Ros” Ambition: Chorus Dramatic Club Student Council Science Club Ruth Jenkins “Babe Ruth” Ambition: F.B.I.Clerk Dramatics Club F. H. A. 4-H Club Girls Good Conduct Club Yearbook Staff 18 Annie Mann “Annie Marie” Ambition—Secretarial- Administration 4-H Club Basketball Track Newspaper Staff Girls Good Conduct Club Carolyn McClow “Carol” Ambition—Musician Slag F. H. A. 4-H Club Girls Good Conduct Club Benjamin Moran “Ping” Ambition—Dietician Basketball Track Student Council Yearbook Staff 19 Florence Moran Ambition—Airline Stewardess Chorus Science Club Yearbook Staff Newspaper Staff Conduct Club Stanley Moran “Stan” Ambition-Electronics Engineer Chorus Dramatics Student Council Science Club Elizabeth Noble Science Club Chorus Dramatics Student Council Mae Ruth O’Neal “Mary” Ambition Sec F. H. A. Chorus Conduct Club 4-H Club Yearbook Staff Bertha Palmer “Runt” Ambition—Pharmacist Student Council High School Chorus Leotis Palmer “Buck” Ambition Baseball Track 20 Charlie Pinkney Science Club Student Council Ambition—Electronics Benjamin Reed Science Club Student Council Ambition Baseball Lucinda Reed Chorus Band Track Team Basketball Science Club Theresa Ripley Track Team Basketball Student Council Lorine Rogers Chorus Science Club Girl Glee Club James Rutledge “Poochie” Science Club Student Council 21 Alfred Saddler Science Club F.F.A. Boys Good Conduct Club Rudolph Sanders Science Club F.F.A. Boys Good Conduct Club Rosa A. Stevens “Shortie” F. H. A. Girls Glee Club Slag Newspaper Staff Yearbook Staff 4-H Club Science Club Ambition (Secretary) Leroy Sullivan Pres, of Student Council Pres, of Senior Class F. F. A. Boys Good Conduct Club Science Club 22 Mary Ann West Ambition (Airline Stewardess) F. H. A. 4-H Club Girls Good Conduct Club Student Council Roberta West Ambition—F.B.I. clerk F.H.A. Girls Good Conduct 4-H Club Science Club Student Council 23 Abraham Williams “Bubba” Dramatics Club Science Club Baseball, Track Basketball Boys Good Conduct Club Ronald Williams Dramatics Club Science Club Boys Good Conduct Club Andrew N. Young “Pie” Ambition-Airforce F.F.A. Track, Baseball Basketball Dramatics Science Club Yearbook Staff Boys Good Conduct Club 24 JUNIORS For me, I learned the important thing is to grow to have new thoughts and ideas about people. Mr. C. W. Brown President P. Alston Vice President Sec. Charles Jordan E. Harris Asst. Sec. Fin. Sec. Reporter R. Wilson A. Green K. Scott Reporter: Lovell Baker Class Colors: “Royal Purple” Orchid Prom Theme: “Impossible Dream” Class Motto “Today the Earth” Tomorrow the Moon. 26 Alston, Peter Armstrong, Jerry Baker, Lovell Baker, John H. Brcnnon, Eldrcw Button, Addle Curry, William Davis, Mary Dixon, Gale Dunwoody, John Jordan, Charles Jordan, Tyron McClow, Bessie McIntosh, G. Mells, Rose M.. Ferguson, R. Greene, Agnes Gothe, Levanicl Harris, Emily Jackson, Natlec Mitchell, Mary Moran, Patricia O’Neal, Grover Porter, Jean Porter, Joan Reed, Maggie Reed, Randolph Ross, Alma Saddler, John H. Scott, Kathy 7 27 Shaw, Viola Simmons, Irvin Skipper, Laura Stevens, Idella Temple, Ellen White, Nina Williams, Reggie Wilson, Rosiland BASKETBALL GIRLS AND BOYS NUMBER 25 NUMBER 35 28 NUMBER 50 NUMBER 15 SOPHOMORES “Children should be helped to achieve according to their inmate ability, not ac cording to their cultural advantages.” K. Bacon President L. Sams Vice President Mrs. R. Evans Class song: Aquarius AtMNT WMtMPKTlritC KNMUr '1 R. Noble Reporter M. Sims Sect. Class Color: White Pink Class Motto: R. McGirth R. O’Neal Reporter G. McDonald Treasurer E. Powell 30 Alston, Richard Armstrong, Nora L. Bacon, Kathleen Bennett, Jack Blackshear, Moses Brennon, Venus Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Saulmond Button, J osephine Campbell, Cathy Campbell, Shirley Delegal, Glagystine Francis, Sarah Gilbert, Ophelia Grant, Lucy Ann Hill, Henry Hillery, Mary Hutcherson, Joan Johnson, Charles Johnson, Gwendolyn Johnson, Ronald Jones, Jacob Littles, Leconia McDonald, Gwendolyn McGirth, Rita Mitchell, Marilyn Mitchell, Mike Mclver, Authur Mclver, James Moran, Caletha Noble, Ralph O’neal, Isaac 31 O’Neal, Rebecca Proctor, William Reed, Deborah Sanderfoot, Tommie Sams, Lauretta Sims, Maggie Sims, Martha Smith, McAllister Timmons, Angela Walker, Shirley Walthour, Sherry Ward, Olive Washington, Marion Weldon, Allen West, Phillip Wiggins, Slyvia Williams, Joyce Wilson, Delores Young, John H. Stephens, Adel FRESHMEN Monroe, Willie B. Pinkney, Marie Reed, Diana Reed, Stella M. Jones, Joyce Lecounte, Marilyn Lotson, Barbara Mclver, Vera Ripley, Carol Rogers, Iona Saddler, Phillip Sams, Gwendolyn Simmons, Willie B. Skipper, Marsha Sullivan, Arnold Temple, Inez 34 35 ELEMENTARY Mr. F. Thomas 8th. Grade 37 Mr. J. Washington 8th. Grade Mrs. Grovner 7th Grade Yearbook Staff at Work Mr. Hall and friends at work. Mr. L. Moore 6 7th Grade Mrs. F. C. Moore 4th. Grade Mrs. D. Stamps 4th. Grade 40 Mrs. R. L. Young 5th Grade Mrs. R. C. Armstrong 2nd. Grade Mrs. B. A. Mells 3rd. Grade Mrs. S. C. De Villars 3rd. Grade 41 Mrs. Hall 1st. Grade Mrs. C. H. Noble 1st. Grade Mrs. R. L. Wilson 2nd. Grade 42 ACTIVITIES 45 46 Todd Grant’s P.T.A. President Mrs. L. M. Crumley P.T.A. members Miss P.T.A. Mrs. Audrey Grovner Attendant Eva Hankinson Bus Drivers Lunchroom Workers Miss P.T.A. Eulonia Mrs. B. Drake Mrs. Ida Jackson Miss Wiley 4-H Members 51 FAVORITES Erlene Walker Theresa Ripley Stephanie Spaulding Stephanie Spaulding 53 Laura Bacon Mary Ann West Laura Bacon, James Ruthledge, Mary West Elizabeth Noble Bertha Palmer Veola Christian ‘They’re little, they’re sweet; they have smiles that can’t be beat.” 54 55 Rosa L. West, Remel Chipp, Loraine Rogers, Roberta West Florence Moran, Vcola Christian, Elizabeth Noble, and Bertha Palmer Vivian Shipper “Her personality is like her smile; Both will be remem- bered for a while” 58 Roberta West Rosa West Patricia Gibson, Veola Christian, Queen Lotson, Bertha Palmer Loraine Rogers, Remel Chipp Roberta West 59 Benjamin Moran, Andrew Young, Simon Tyson, Mr. Noble, Micheal Hutcher- son, Leroy Sullivan. “We’ll take his job some day.” Veola Christian, Bertha Palmer, Patricia Gibson, Queen Lotson “You know, they’re all going to make a success of tljeir lives, someday.” C. A. 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