Valdese High School - Impersonator Yearbook (Valdese, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1973 volume:

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Il Kings 9:32 EO) AP PERS SO N ATOR 1973 Valdese, North Carolina Volume 34 : 1973 Impersonator Staff RitaDeaton ........ .Editor AnnGarrou ..... Business Manager LanaSmith ........:..... .Advisor Royce White ..... ... .Photography KevinRoss ....... . .Cover Design Marie Myers : Linda Cooper Suzanne Burris Ginny Davis Leslie Edwards Valerie Eckerd - THEYELLOWPAGES .... . TABLE OF CONTENTS SODENTLIFE. a a ACADEMICS. oe . i . RETIViniES ‘a oe o INDIVIDUALS oo oe Laura Keever, Disney's Queen Threatening weather, and menacing Cougars couldn’t dampen the spirits of excited Tiger fans while they anxiously awaited the announcement of their Home- coming Queen. At the end of the first half, the Tigers were trailing 14-0. As Charles Gallagher and Connie Lambert introduced each of the 13 girls, Cobb Thompson presented them with a nosegay carrying out the school colors. Cheers arose from the crowd when Karen Church, the new Maid of Honor, stepped forward to receive her bouquet. Confident escorts reassured their contestants as the tension filled moment arrived. Our Homecoming Queen for 1972, Laura Keever, smiled radiantly as Mr. Draughn placed the crown on her head. Surrounded by cartoon characters, our Queen of Disney received a tribute from the band with “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Even when the Court left the field and every- one relaxed, spirits were still high while everyone anticipated a Tiger victory. Trying to come from behind, the Tigers gave it all they had but were overwhelmed by their opponents. When the final whistle blew, the score stood 27-0. This year’s successful Homecoming festivities were soon over, but they will be remembered for a very long time. In contrast to the weather, Marie Myers, a member of the Homecoming Court, smiles warmly. Laura Keever begins her reign as the 1972 Homecoming Queen. Water reflects the loveliness of Laura Kee- ver and Karen Church. Presenting the 1972 Homecoming Court — (top to bottom) Rita D., Cathy O., Frances M., Karen C. — Maid of Honor, Suzanne B., Marie M., Ann G., Anna A., Jan M., Leslie E., Connie B., Vickie B., and Laura K. — Queen. 15 World of Disney Comes To Life Characterized by Minnie Mouse, Uncle Remus, and Snow White, the Wonderful World of Disney trans- formed VHS into a land filled with spirit, color, and happiness. A gala assembly kicked off the 1972 Home- coming festivities. Surrounded by a host of Disney Characters, the Senior football players introduced their choice for the “Queen of Disney.” On Friday a gigantic pep rally boosted spirits even higher. The rous- ing music of the band, pom pom rou- tines, and askit by the Drama Club entertained the student body who were surrounded by banners and posters urging the Tigers to victory. Cheering competition highlighted the pep rally as the Seniors came out victorious. Many hours of dedicated preparation resulted in an exciting parade line up... only to be spoiled by heavy rainfall. The Monogram Club captured float honors with the theme ‘‘Let’s Make Tigerland, Wonderland.” NHS and Band earned second place honors. Cyprus performed at the Homecom- ing Dance bringing the 1972 festivities to aclose. “The Wonderful World of Disney” proved to be a fascinating, unforgettable event for VHS students. A. After the long awaited moment, Laura K. relaxes. B. Viewing the parade, Karen Norris and Audri Kincaid. seek shelter from threatening clouds. C. Escort Stuart Searcy awaits the crowning. D. Sammy S. enjoys the game in spite of wet weather. E. Longing for a Homecoming victory, Rick B., Robert Y., Eric W., Bill W., and Ken lL. observe. Mary Drum provides entertainment for half- time. G. Senior Al Huffman carries the ball in the H ao final seconds of the disappointing game. Tension mounting, Cathy O., Frances M., Stuart S., and Keith B., await the big moment. Homecoming nominee Vickie Belk is intro- duced. j. Drama Club members Charles Gallager and Jimmy Poe perform in the Homecoming . pep rally. K. Laura Keever receives the traditional bouquet. L. Disney characters, Louis B., Deb W., Robin H., Rhonda R., Alan H., and Debbie L. come to life. M. Karen Church, maid of honor, receives applause. N. Connie B., with escort Kevin R. and sponsor Tim A., takes part in the customary pre- game parade. O. Quarterback Jeff Vaughn gains yardage in his last homecoming performance. 16 Homecoming 4a de eee: i bt came Gala Dances Highlight Year With the coming of winter, students looked forward to the festive holidays highlighted with a successful Christmas Dance. Grand Central provided electri- fying entertainment as students en- joyed a night full of fun and memories. To climax the evening Marie Myers was chosen Christmas Queen 1973. With a setting that created the real- ism of love, the Jr.-Sr. Prom captured the imaginations of everyone present. A mystical nighttime world unfolded as couples engaged in a festive evening of food, dance, and romance. “August” provided entertainment as guests danced to the sounds of hard rock music. In the minds of all present this night of fantasy and love would never end. A.,B. Holiday spirit surrounds Christmas Queen M. Myers and Maid of Honor D. Wallace. C. Elected by VHS Clubs, 19 girls form Christmas Court. D. J. Warlick and S. Simpson take a break. E. L. Lawrence and M. Berry enjoy the music of August. F. Jr.-Sr. sponsor Mrs. Massengill dances with M. Campbell. G. “August” performs at 1973 Jr.-Sr. Prom. H. R. Baker, K. Browning, D. Wallace, and J. Vaughn find Jr.-Sr. time finally here. 1. Posing as Southern Belles and Gentlemen, the Waiters and Waitresses make this night a special one. Dances 19 Seniors receive class rings (move ahead 3 spaces) VHS has its first bomb threat (lose 2 turns) Freshmen are finally getting used to “high school” life (move ahead 1 space) BREAK!!! (go sit on the front lawn, throw a frisbee, or have a smoke) Drop or switch courses you can’t handle (lose 2 turns) Get caught for going off to lunch (lose 2 turns) Buy a magazine from the Junior Class (or lose a turn) You successfully laid out of study hall (move ahead 3 spaces) Go seea football game! Firedrill! Practice! Practice! Locker check 3 books missing (lose 1 turn) Your all-nighters paid OM as You just aced two mid-terms! Collapse from exhaustion of test-taking (lose 1 turn) School-Wide Candy Sale! (sell 12 bars or lose 3 turns) Miss 10 minutes of fifth period... Gotoa pep rally HAPPY DAY! (move ahead 4 spaces) It’s snowing!!! (lose 3 days) All parking spaces are taken... Get to homeroom late (lose 1 turn) A ‘‘100’’ on your first Math Quiz (move ahead 2 spaces) “Rat Week”’ is banned (Freshmen go back 3 spaces, Seniors move ahead 3) Run for Student Council office (move ahead 3 spaces) Cram for those (fill in the blank with an appropriate adjective) Mid-terms Successfully made it to Hardee’s for lunch (move ahead 3 spaces) Registration gives you a nervous condition. (lose 2 turns) Vote in Student Council elections Thank goodness for Friday assemblies! You' re tardy for class (lose 1 turn or 15 minutes after school) Welcome to VHS! You've set someone on the water fountain (lose 1 turn) Two more bomb threats (lose 4 turns) Five books are overdue at the library (pay off or drop out) Gotoa basketball game Election Day! Finally a vacation! RULES: . Roll one die to determine who goes first. . Roll the die to determine the number of spaces you are to move. Move one space for each spot on the die. You may move forward or backward, depending upon which direction seems most profit- able at the time. You may move in only one direction per turn. . Credits are given out during the game. To win the game, you must stop on the space marked “Graduation” and have at least 18 credits. If you do not have the required credits, you must go (lose back until earning the needed ones. 4. Play this game with extreme care... It could very well determine your future. Dummy! You forgot to rent a tux for Jr.-Sr. 1 turn) Fantastic Jr.-Sr. (Juniors move ahead 5 spaces) Woops! You dropped punch on your formal (lose 1 turn) Lost your dime in the pay phone (lose 1 turn) FINALS! COLLAPSE! (lose 1 turn) Term Papers, English Notebooks (lose one night’s sleep) STUDY! STUDY! You slept through a finale Take an “E”’! THE VHS GAME (Approximate playing time, four years) More finals? A Military Class Day... Great! (Seniors move ahead 1 space) Flunked Senior English (go back to start) You didn’t pay your book fines (lose 2 turns) 18 credits 4 long years It’s almost here! Turn in books; get ready! Gulp! Gulp! Guzzle! Guzzle! Belch! You didn’t pay your book fines (lose 2 turns) 18 credits 4 long years It’s almost here! Tears! Joy! Happiness! It’shere...! GRADUATION “Knowledge is power.” Quality Administration Serves Students The students of VHS are indeed fortunate to have a fair and efficient administration under the capable lead- ership of Principal Jimmy C. Draughn. Mr. Draughn has been chosen as the principal of the Eastern Consolidated school, an honor of which we are all proud. Aiding Mr. Draughn with his respon- sibilities is the competent Assistant Principal Lynn Watkins. In his third year at VHS Mr. Watkins has acquired a reputation for giving freely of his time to needy students. Mrs. Carolyn Smith rounds out the VHS office staff. Her ability as a secre- tary is proven daily as she fulfills her office duties. One must not forget the ever present and important work of custodians Willie Crisp and Thomas Carpenter. These two men are valued highly by each student, especially those who have stayed after school to ‘“‘help out.” guy O7OOS lust ° In her busy schedule Mrs. Smith finds time to relax while typing. Mr. Draughn, in the seclusion of his office, looks over his appointments for the day. Mrs. Smith consults Mr. Watkins on an important matter. Willie Crisp and Thomas Carpenter help to keep VHS clean. Taking time out, Mr. Watkins tees off on the football field. “They also serve who only stand and wait’ —Milton. Reading Lab Introduced Perhaps the first and most lasting impression that every freshman has is that of Mrs. Braswell and first year English. The use of a reading laboratory presented a new approach to the study of literature. Another innovation that enabled independent learning was the use of the contract method to study Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson. Time cannot change one tradition that is here to stay at V.H.S. — the course of grammar. Mrs. Braswell’s “BE Family” has always been a part of freshman English and always will. Robert Nathan’s Portrait of Jennie carried the sophomores into a world of fantasy and creative writing. Students began learning to express themselves with sentence writing and basic com- position. As spring began to blossom Mrs. Nesbit’s classes journeyed to the era of Shakespeare and early drama. The Roman forum came back to life with the enactment of Julius Caesar. As the end of the year approached each student gained insight and appreciation for one of the great masters of all time. 26 English A. Mark Newton works to improve his read- ing skills. B. From a variety of books, Kevin Smith selects one that appeals to his interests. C. Sophomores Gita and Jackie Smith examine the Roman Empire during the reign of Julius Caesar. D. Mrs. Braswell’s class finds tests are still as hard as ever. E. Allan Hunnycutt listens attentively in Sophomore English class. F. Freshman English students gain experi- ence through the use of the reading laboratory. Teaches: English Il Sponsors: Forensic Society Mrs. Betty Nesbit received an AB degree from Catawba College. She was the coordinator for the poetry class given in Dec. by Ross Talerico. She compiled the booklet “Fogging Up The Glass.” Teaches: English I Sponsors: Future Teachers of America Mrs. Myra Braswell attended Greensboro College and received an AB degree. V She was selected as a Leader of American Secondary Education for 1971. Upperclassmen Explore Literature Junior English students drift down the Mississippi to meet Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Here they begin an exploration of American Liter- ature. Creeping through dark and gloomy corridors Juniors open doors to the strange short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Continuing their travels of English III, students meet the characters from Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town.” While third year students tour our native literature, Senior English stu- dents pursue a variety of different topics. Mrs. Massengill’s class ventures into the world of English Literature. While looking at Shakespeare’s Mac- beth, students sample Elizabethan foods. A tour of the historical sites in Burke County rounds out this year, as these students review the story of Frankie Silvers. Students in Mr. Sweezy’s classes explore the subjects of creative writing and composition. Using a contract, these students com- plete twelve assignments each six weeks. A wide selection of projects permit a freedom of expression while improving skills. One unique exercise which challenges even the best pupils is writing a paragraph using only one- syllable words. One ‘‘favorite’’ study of students is the art of public speaking. Informative and Persuasive speeches of three to five minutes help all to over- come their phobia of talking before groups. A. Junior Donna Capps gives an interesting book report to Mrs. Massen- gill’s English class. Roxie Benton and Kyle McClure enjoy their enactment of Thorton Wilder’s “Our Town.” Senior “Playboy Bunnies” Ann Buchanan, Peggy Day, Cathy Oaks, Sherrie Moyers, and Connie Bounous entertain the class. Wayne Stacey shares his opinion of a book with the class. Teaches: English Ill and IV Sponsors: Drama and Pep Clubs, Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Lynda Massengill received a BS degree from ASU. Random thoughts: Always strive to be the best you can pos- sibly be. Don’t take on more than you can do, but do a few things well. 29 Students Try New Course A small group of Juniors and Seniors pioneered the way in anew math course, Geometry II. These brave souls were faced with the hardship of having no textbooks. They accomplished something that no other math class has ever done and many take for granted — to derive and compile their own log- arithm tables. Advanced Math whiz kids finished their math studies by wading through depths of trig. Algebra students tackled the problem of finding x and y unknowns while sophomores labored through proofs of geometric theorems. Basic and consumer math pupils were introduced to the funda- mental uses of numbers. A. Ricky Cromwell pauses a moment before starting his math assignment. B. Students learn there is no time for fun when trying to pass Geometry Il. C. Debbie Wallace helps out Laventa Turner on a hard Algebra II problem. D. Drawing a polar graph helps Teresa McCorkle explain a problem to the Advanced Math class. E. Geometry student Randy Causby studies his mistakes as the class reviews a test. Teaches: Geo. I, Alg. Il, Adv. Math Sponsors: Cheerleaders Mrs. Whisenant graduated cum laude from LRC with BA. Random thoughts: How can | say that to be happy with a fine husband and family is the greatest? How to give others some of the joy of being able to “work a problem.” | just — love life, and teaching. I wish everyone could find his niche and be happy, as I am. Teaches: Alg. I, Geo. II, Phy. Sci. Sponsors: Key, Mountaineer, and Chess Clubs Mr. Miller received an AA and BS in math at Gardner Webb. He is now working on his MA at ASU and WCU. Random thoughts: An important part of learning is realiz- ing how much there is to learn after we have learned. Teaches: Alg. 1, Consumer and Basic Math Mrs. Bond received a BS in math from ASU. Random thoughts: | believe in doing one’s best in whatever is attempted, be it work or hobbies. | enjoy working with my hands and the outdoors, including camping, fishing, hiking and motorcycles. Also, checking “good” math papers. 31 Omega Campbell displays an attractive bulletin board for Mrs. Garner. David Buchanan consults a globe to determine the geographical location of a foreign land. Mr. Wilkinson points out an interesting fact to U.S. History students Rosemary Burns, Sherry Rash, and Ginger Bridges. Sixth period Sociology class relaxes after an involved lecture. Bulletin boards give students Charles Gallagher, Judy Williams, and Martha Dingler a chance to use their imagination while presenting worthwhile information to the class. Teaches: U.S. History, Civics, Physical Science Sponsors: Student Council Mrs. Ruth Garner received a BS from WCU. Random thoughts: The Golden Rule — “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!” Teaches: U.S. History, Economics, Sociology Coaches: Football, Track Mr. Sam Wilkinson received a BS from ASU. Random thoughts: Whatever you are trying to accomplish, use all the ability you have and don’t make excuses. 32 Social Studies Current Events Add Interest This year was a year for headlines— end of war in Vietnam, POW’s, elec- tions, a nd the Watergate affair. These happenings sparked class discussions and showed students the extent of government involvement in our coun- try and the world. Economic students explored inflation and the ways to control it as they stud- ied Pres. Nixon’s wage-price freeze. Problems that affect large groups of people such as crime, drugs, welfare, and family crises were brought to life as students viewed films depicting them. These issues and others were in- centives for research and term papers due in the spring. U.S. History classes explored the past in search of America’s beginnings, through the Civil War, and up to the present day events. The beginnings of civilization inspired World History stu- dents to probe into the foundations of the modern world. Geography classes spanned the globe as they learned of foreign regions different from our own. ip é ‘ky Gy Social Studies 33 cr Physical Science students Kim Kincaid and Kathy Berry, learn to use the balance scale. B. Seniors “ham it up” during Physics class. C. Caroline Bounous and Tanya Hogan give an explanation of matter to the class. D. Tracy Setzer exposes a solution to the air for a Biology project. E. Denise Yates and Kevin Smith examine “Asterias Rubens.” F. Keith Satterwhite and Cindy Arnold prepare a solution for a Chemistry experiment. Teaches: Biology Sponsors: Health Careers Teaches: Chemistry, Physics Sponsors: Monogram Club Mr. Jimmy Hipps received a BS from N. C. State. He was a mem- Coaches: Football—Head, Wrestling ber of the fraternity Phi Kappa Phi. Mr. Jerry Murray received a BS from ASU. Random thoughts: Show the student he can succeed. Try to for- Random thoughts: “Be good to one another because all we’ve get failures. really got in this old world is each other.” —Joey the Clown Ice Age Evidence in NC The recent discovery of glacial evi- dence on Grandfather Mountain launched physical science classes on a study of geology and earth sciences. First year students were introduced to operations and procedures of the lab. Biology students also gained experi- ence in lab work and got their first whiff of formaldehyde as live frogs kept them jumping. Aside from lab work, students gave considerable at- tention to the once taboo subject of sex. They discovered there was much to be learned about the emotional, bio- logical, and genetic areas as well as the physical aspect. They also found how genes and chromosomes affect heredity. Meanwhile, chemistry and physics students became amateur lab tech- nicians as they performed complicated experiments. Young chemists struggled with difficult gas laws as senior physics students tried to comprehend Einstein’s theories. Balancing equations proved easier said than done for chemistry classes while aspiring physicists tackled “impossible” problems. Melon Dive Highlights Year Progressing from atime when P.E. was only a play period, classes at VHS have now evolved into an extensive program of varied activities. Freshman boys and girls participated in vigorous workouts that included field hockey, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, golf, volleyball, swimming, and softball. An added attraction which girls enjoyed was an ice-skating excur- sion to Boone. Figure control, poise and grace were goals as girls studied dance. Boys worked to strengthen muscles and to improve endurance while participating in calisthenics. An elective course open to sopho- mores was P.E. Il. These students were given achance to improve their skills in archery, bowling, table tennis and billiards. Sports such as soccer, hiking and wrestling helped to improve stam- ina. Students could appreciate the win- ter wonderland of sports even more after a snow-skiing trip. Warm weather brought emphasis to water safety as the class learned life-saving techniques. The grand finale of the year was a watermelon dive which included Fresh- men and Sophomores in each class. Teams attempted to catch a greased melon by swimming, diving, splashing, and dunking. The fun and excitement was climaxed with the eating of the watermelon. y ARERR Kenny Morrow and Keith Kennedy use the golf techniques taught by Mr. Hast- ings as they tee off. B. Using every possible muscle, Ron Turner works to complete the day’s required push-ups. C. Freshmen Jan Edwards and Tammy Mc- Guire play an exciting set of doubles during P.E. I. D. Exercising warms up Gary Goins, Ricky Heavner, Joey Williams, Scott Buchanan, and David Bowman for P.E. E. P.E. Il student Omega Campbell shows her skill as a trampoline artist. F. Miss Coffee, student teacher, instructs freshmen girls on techniques of tennis. Teaches: Health, P.E. | Il, World Geography Coaches: Tennis, girls’ basketball. Mrs. Donna Tidwell received a BS from Tenn. Tech. Random thoughts: Little drops of water and little grains of sand do indeed make a mighty ocean and a mighty land. Likewise, the bean and well-being of one determines th e health and well-being or all! Teaches: Health, P.E., World History Coaches: Football, basketball—head, baseball Mr. Ron Hastings received a BS from ECU. He was also a college All-American baseball player. Random thoughts: Hard work results in accomplishment of your goals. Mon Dieu! En Francais These two expressions frequently heard by French students, distinguish the foreign language instructors from other faculty members. An important innovation which aided Madame Fletch- er and Monsieur Sweezy in the art of speaking French is the new language lab. Through the use of the lab, begin- ning students were introduced to basic conversational French. Dictations pro- vide an opportunity to apply their steadily growing vocabularies. Improving upon first year skills, French II classes found parallels be- tween French and English grammar. As third year students continued the study of basic structures they began to look at French civilization, literature, and culture. Seniors mastered language skills in grammar, verb tenses, and pronuncia- tion. In the spring a unique Course in wine was offered for the first time which enabled etudiants to earn the title of ‘“connoisseur.” This year was highlighted by a trip to “Chez Jean” in Charlotte, where up- perclassmen sampled French gourmet dishes. A. Senior French students Peggy Day, Elaine Zimmerman, Diane Bucha- nan, Ginny Davis, and Maria Rhyne listen intently while taking dictation. B. Dru Wheeling, Rhonda Rollins, and Sandra Ballard portray life in a French cafe. C. French II students compare their answers with those of Janet Aber- nethy and Karen Baker. D. Third period French Ill class listens as Mr. Sweezy explains French grammar. E. Novice French students enjoy the conversation by Mildred Huffman and Tim Icard. F. Bert “Pons” Garrison and Jeff “Jacques” Vaughn present their version of a French hair salon. Teaches: French II, Ill; English 1V Sponsors: French Club, Interact Mr. Roy Sweezy received a BA from UNC-C. Random thoughts: Concern yourself not with grades or rewards for achievement but instead with honest effort to learn. “We are all ignorant, but of different things’ —Einstein Teaches: French I, 1V; World History Sponsors: French Club Mrs. Rheta Fletcher attended UNC-G and received an AB from LRC. Random thoughts: When students leave VHS and feel they are “through” with learning; we have failed. But if they feel the world is so full of things to learn that they can never, in a lifetime, hope to learn even a small part of them — then we are a success! oe Students Work for Efficiency At the beginning of the year novice typists approach their typewriters with apprehension. The home row keys asdf jkl; provide building blocks for words while helping students coordinate their eyes and fingers. Practicing good techniques, learning parts of the type- writer, and typing a manuscript mark milestones in the year. Second year typists return to their machines placing emphasis on accuracy and speed. Various forms of correspon- dence, stencils, and tabulated reports further develop efficiency in typing. Shorthand students learn to trans- form a line of squiggly lines into read- able notes. The study of bookkeeping reveals the importance of accurate records. During the two hour course of Office Occupations, students spend a portion of the time refining skills and learning business procedures. Operation of office equipment completes the study of the business world. A. Conditioning practices help Barry McRary and “Gwill” Williams pre- pare to type their daily assignment. B. Lisa Queen discovers a mistake as she proofreads her paper in Typing | class. C. The duplicator is just one machine that Jessie Mathis learns how to operate. . D. Charles Dye checks figures with the calculating machine in Office Occupations. E. Typing II students Audrey Lail, Buddy Leger, Connie Lambert, Annette Hogan, and Teresa McCorkle learn to type on electric typewriters. 40 Business Teaches: Typing | and II, Shorthand Sponsors: National Honor Society Mrs. Gloria Pons received a BS from ASU in Business Education and Social Studies. Random thoughts: Smile and do the best you can! Teaches: Bookkeeping, General Business, Typing I. Sponsors: Anchor Club, Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Betty Pennell received a BS from ASU and was a member of the honor society Delta Kappa Gamma. She was an Outstanding Young Woman of America in v 1970. ; Teaches: Office Occupations, Business Machines Sponsors: FBLA, Echoes Mrs. Jewel Bounous received a BS fromWinthrop. Random thoughts: Always consider the feelings of others before you speak or act. RRR ws. 41 DE and ICT Learn and Earn During the mad rush at lunch, people seen leaving in cars are usually DE and ICT students preparing to go to work. These lucky people receive course credits, salaries and on-the-job train- ing all at once. Under the guidance of Mr. Hewat, those in the ICT program get a picture of the overall operation of industry. Typical jobs held include work in tex- tiles, auto mechanics and welding. On another side of the business world under the instruction of Mr. Hil- debran, DE students learn the funda- mentals of sales and service. The window in the front hall is one place where students learn to set up attrac- tive displays that appeal to the public. Other marketing skills practiced are how to sell, and get along with fellow employees while at work. One phase of work that affects every one is income taxes and how to file returns. All students in these programs learn the importance of a W2 form and how to report their earnings for the year. Teaches: Distributive Education Sponsors: DECA Mr. Wade Hildebran received a BS and MBA from ASU. He is a member of the Board of Governors for DECA. Random thoughts: Work hard — be honest and enjoy life! Lana Pearson and Pat Lail prepare an at- tractive display for the DE window. Mr. Hewat answers a question from ICT students Gail Brittain and Cheryl McDaniel. DE students Virginia Hemmings, Lynn Law- rence, Kenneth Lowman, Tony Baker, and instructor Wade Hildebran catch up on current DE news. ‘Mike McBrayer, John Kennedy, Delano Deal and Bobby Frizell listen while Mr. He- wat explains anarticle in the VICA magazine. On the job training is an important part of DE for Jan Reece. Teaches: Industrial Co-operative Training Sponsors: VICA, Mountaineer Club Mr. John Hewat received an AB from LRC. Random thoughts: Enjoy beauty while its here — Stop it don’t drop it! A. Striving for accuracy, Derrick Odom completes his Mechanical Drawing project. B. In Home Ec. I Shiela Goins finds that learning the mechanics of a machine is necessary in sewing. C. Using caution, Dean Franklin operates the saw. D. Cleaning up is a part of cooking, but Lisa Queen, Mary Beth Miller, and Annette Hogan find that it can still be fun. E. Steve Cox and John Hoyle receive advice from Mr. Sloan on welding. F. Jackie Brown and Louise Sturgill check to see if their “goodies” are done. Teaches: Home Economics Sponsors: FHA Mrs. Betty Hammond received a BS at Winthrop College. Random thoughts: Life is what you make it and the decision is yours. Teaches: Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing, Woodworking, Crafts Sponsors: Industrial Arts Club Mr. Roger Slone received a BS at Berea College and a MA at East- ern Kentucky University. OT Novice “‘Chefs’”’ Try New Dishes At certain times during the day in- viting aromas told students that some- thing good was happening at the Home Ec. cottage. While first year students learned the basic skills of cooking, more advanced ‘‘chefs” experimented with exotic dishes such as Baked Alaska. Other students learned the real mean- ing of “making it from scratch’”” when they made the noodles for lasagna. Girls also brought cakes from home to master the art of cake decorating. Mid-way through the year girls fur- ther developed their homemaking skills with a unit in sewing. Terms like selvage, bias, nap, and grain became useful knowledge. As girls learned the difference between knitting and pearl- ing, balls of yarn were transformed into attractive apparel. While girls increased domestic knowl- edge, boys improved skills in Indus- trial Arts. During the first part of the year, the study dealt with the oper- ation of the different types of machines. While applying these skills pieces of wood became such objects as tables, chairs, pool stick racks, and even cof- fins. In mechanical drawing students gained valuable experience as they drew up plans for a house. The later part of the year was spent working with wood and leather, welding, etching, and copper coating. tt -_ nage: ee - rs eT deal rassnr Library Reveals New Image Unusual art exhibits displayed in the VHS library, featured students’ talents and creativity. The annual exhibit of new books also aroused the interest of everyone. In addition to displays the li- brary provided a relaxed atmosphere for study. Mrs. Cheryl Triplett’s classes exam- ined facets of everyday living. News- papers and current events gave stu- dents insight into the problems of the world. Class discussions brought out useful information about jobs. Handi- craft projects such as weaving, crochet work, knitting and candle making helped students improve their concen- tration. A. Library assistant Mary Ann Green helps out during study hall. B. Kathy Johnson and Anne Carswell find interesting current events for class. C. Peggie Day and Jan Morris relax while browsing through magazines. D. The quiet atmosphere of the library enables Vennie Buchanan and Debbie Lanier to study. E. A unique exhibit displays new books. F. Mark Stafford listens attentively in class. G. Gail Ingle concentrates on learning the craft of crochet. i } : 4 4 oot CIN Librarian; Sponsors: Library Club She holds a BS and a MA degree. She attended ASU, LRC, Ohio State, Univ. of Colorado, UNC- CH, and the universities of London, England; Athens, Greece; Rome, Italy. Mrs. Alma Reitzel was included in Who’s Who of American Women. Random thoughts: “To follow knowledge like a sinking star, Beyond the utmost bound of human thought.” —Alfred, Lord Tennyson Teaches: Special Ed. Sponsors: Jr. Class, Tiger Time Mrs. Cheryl Triplett received a MA at ASU. Random thoughts: School or life is everything you make of it. Since we all tend to modify our behavior to fit the society in which we live, we must learn to make the most of our abilities in the best possible way. Teaches: Advanced English Sponsors: IMPERSONATOR Mrs. Lana Smith received an AB from LRC. Random thoughts: Don’t ever get so involved with things that you can’t stop to help that person who really needs you. Everyday we help to shape other’s lives by our actions and words. Guidance Counselor Mrs. Bowditch received a BA from St. Andrews and a MA from PSCE. Random thoughts: Believing in the great worth of each individual, it is my desire that every person developes a sense of self-esteem and becomes all he is capable of being. Kevin Guigou, Mark Franklin, and Tim Fox act out “The Necklace.” Bringing to life the “Specter Bridegroom” are Elizabeth Guigou, Caroline Bounous, and Ann Hammond. A pilgrim from the Canterbury Tales, Libby Braswell tells the yeoman’s tale. Mrs. Elizabeth Bowditch returns results to seniors of the Armed Forces Test. Donna Arnold asks advice from Mrs. Smith on writing an editorial response. Advanced English Students begin a detailed study of Beowulf. Teresa Dale pauses in class to reflect upon the happenings of the day. Underclassmen Tour WBTV Gong! Ancient oriental culture un- folded before eager Freshmen and Sophomores in Advanced English as they studied the KING AND I. This re- vealed life as it was in the far-eastern country of Siam now known as Thai- land. Completing the year with a study of the mass media, they traveled to Charlotte to tour the studios of WBTV. “The Rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain.”” This famous line from the musical MY FAIR LADY set the mood for a comparative study of satire. Shaw’s PYGMALION and Orwell’s Animal Farm showed Junior and Senior stu- dents how writers can voice their opin- ions. Merryment of the Anglo-Saxon “Mead Hall’’ was brought to life as upper classmen enjoyed feasting and entertainment. Students traveled back into the mystical days of yore when fair damsals were in distress and the knight’s of King Arthur’s Round Table performed feats to prove their valor. In the guidance department Mrs. Bowditch gave valuable assistance to students trying to make plans for their future. Guidance, Adv. English 49 Band Presents Top Performances} Summer and night practices were ap- parent as the VHS band and majorettes presented top-notch performances at football games. Valdese citizens also enjoyed the entertainment given by the band during the Homecoming and Christmas festivities. Band members also helped to boost school spirit at pep rallies and home basketball games. The end of football and the approach of the Yuletide season set the mood for the Christmas concert. Musicians once again proved dedication when they played for the Easter sunrise service. May was highlighted with a trip to Carowinds, the annual spring concert, and traditional playing of ‘Pomp and Circumstance” at Commencement exercises. Students also enjoyed vocal enter- tainment given by the VHS chorus. Their first performance of the year was during the Christmas concert. The presentation of religious masterpieces during the concert was an inspiration to all students. The month of April was busy for cho- rus members as they were involved in the first Burke County Choral Festival, Holy Week Services, and the Easter assembly. Vocalists rounded out the year with the Spring Concert and the Bacca- laureate service. Sixth period band practice prepares mem- bers for concerts. Providing spirit during a home basketball game is just one of the many duties of the VHS pep band. The VHS chorus practices for the spring concert which will be given in May. Presenting the 1972-73 VHS band. Chorus members enjoy singing one of the many songs presented to them by Mr. Brendel. Debra Hurst plays perfectly as the chorus sings for the high school. Musicians rehearse their half-time show for the football game. Band, Chorus 51 State band member Joey Benfield sets a good example for Teresa Carswell and Dru Wheeling. The band prepares their performance for the Friday night game. Daily practice helps to keep the voices of the chorus in tune. The brass section of the band blares out while rehearsing songs during sixth period. Presenting the 1972-73 VHS Majorettes. Teaches: Elementary and High School Band, High School Chorus Mr. Leonard Brendel received a B.M.Ed. from UNC-Ch. Random thoughts: | will pass this way but once, and if there is any good that I can do, let me do it now, for I’ll never pass this Way again. We Mary Beth D Culture Makes The Scene _.. And some days are longer than lives... During the week of Dec. 4-8, the halls of VHS were brought to life with the appearance of poet Ross Talarico. His presence brought enlightenment to one of the finer things in life. With the help of far-out exercises and by dis- regarding the definite rules of poetry, many students discovered a hidden flair for writing. While some showed their creative abilities by writing, others were able to express themselves through design. A different classroom atmosphere was formed with the arrival of Jerry Good- night. The basement of the gym pro- vided the type of privacy needed to carry on the various projects of the class. At the beginning of the year, the art students learned the basics of color and design. These techniques were applied in projects such as painting the walls, making collages and wall murals, and illustrating mannequins. An excur- sion to the N. C. Museum of Artin Raleigh and an overnight field trip to Linville Gorge climaxed an adventure into art. A. Art students Keith M. and Cherie A. concen- trate intently on their work. B. Karen B. puts the finishing touches on the ceiling of the art class. C. Dana W. observes as Terry H. demonstrates his artistic ability. D. In poetry class Debbie L., Kay B., Robin H., Audrey K., Linda C., absorb tips on freedom of poetic expression. E. Originally from New York State, poet Ross Talarico now lives a quiet life writing in Durham, N. C. f the to better cope with his existence. 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On a crucial fourth down play, Jeff Vaughn punts as John Lankford blocks a Watauga Pioneer. Larry Dillingham gains-yardage on the open- ing kick off while Eric Watson, Steve Cox, Steve McGuire, and Albert Huffman block. All conference Alex Guigou makes a defen- sive tackle as Steve Cox and Jeff Vaughn pool allie! assist. Tigers Burn Royals In Opener First optimism, then disappointment, marked the 1972 football season. Opening with an explosive start, the Tigers posted a non-conference victory over Hildebran. Long practices and hard work were apparent as the score- board lighted up with four Valdese touchdowns. Even though the Tigers had f aced defeat, their tensions and hopes mounted with the approach of the biggest game of the year with the Morganton Wildcats. This would be the last time the two rivals would face each other. Both teams held their ground as the score deadlocked at 0 to 0 until the fourth quarter. When a Morganton runner broke loose for the only score of the game, the Tigers’ hopes were shattered. Two games later, with hopes revived, Valdese faced one of their strongest opponents. Tiger determination gave VHS a per- sonal victory which will not show up in the conference records. Leading Wa- tauga with a score of 13-12 at halftime, the Tigers proved that they could still compete with the giant schools which make up the greater part of their oppo- sition. With the help of a rugged de- fense, three of Watauga’s five fumbles were transformed into Valdese touch- downs. A fourth quarter score by Wa- tauga gave the Pioneers a three point lead which they maintained during the remaining minutes. 1972 will be a very unimpressive year inthe record books. It was a season when a team and a school realized there was more to football than just winning. A time when emotions flour- ished into affection, respect, and tears. However, it will be remembered in the hearts of the coaches, players, and fans who struggled and suffered throughout the season and found the true meaning of high school football. A. Jeff V. gains extra yardage with the help of Larry D. B. The Dr. C.K. Lynn award is given to Rick B. C. Eric W. is presented during Parents’ night. D. Sophomore football players show spirit at pep rally. E,F,G,H. The many moods of Coach Murray. 60 Football It takes balls to play football. Tigers Experience Rebuilding Year This year at VHS, a determined group of men worked hard to produce a win- ning basketball team, but were unable to succeed. It was a year in which lit- tle mistakes and bad breaks seemed to play a predominate role in the outcome of the games. The Tigers made many impressive and promising showings which in turn were met with stiff com- petition from larger Northwestern Conference teams. Under the able leadership of Coach Ron Hastings, the team worked togeth- er to produce a morale and determina- tion that never ceased. It was a rebuild- ing year for the Tigers... with anew coach and with only one starter return- ing to the line-up. The team practiced long and hard to improve their skills. They realized that firm self-discipline was essential to com- pose a team of skilled, alert basketball players. For most of the season the Tigers were defensively a pressing team. Their “slow down” offense proved to be effective... but not effective enough. Team member Jeff Vaughn was re- warded for his achievement as he was named ‘Most Valuable Player” and re- ceived all conference recognition. 62 Basketball FIRST ROW: M. Micol, Coach Hastings, G. Shell. SECOND ROW: R. Hyde, B. Garrison, J. Vaughn, K. Ross, S. Searcy, B. Ward, R. Fletcher, M. Chapman, L. Dillingham, L. Bounous, T. Andrews. A Wilkes Eagle eagerly awaits K. Ross’ next move. B. Garrison goes up for two. Starting five get ready to meet their opponents. J. Martinat shouts a word of en- couragement to his teammates. As the quarter ends, Coach Hast- ings discusses Tiger plans. Senior members, J. Vaughn, S. Searcy, B. Garrison, and T. An- drews are recognized at the sea- son’s final game. Junior M. Chapman attempts two with a jump shot. All conference J. Vaughn sets up a Tiger play. Basketball 63 Girls Display Enthusiasm Tigerette basketball got off to a slow start in the 1972-1973 season. The girls displayed the enthusiasm and am- bition essential for victory but found it hard to outscore their opponents. Under the coaching of Donna Tidwell, the players endured the season with cooperation and an even greater amount of effort. Defeat proved to be a learning pro- cess as the Tigerettes began the last half of their season. Showing great im- provement, the team learned how to “work together” as they impressively defeated Hudson twice and Lenoir twice. Very close scores, often only a point or two, became prevalent. Per- haps the highlight of the season was a last second, one point victory over Watauga. These achievements gained the Tigerettes a place in the North- western Conference Tournament held at McDowell County. , ay, J. Piercy is lifted high as her last second foul shot results in a one point victory over Watauga. S. Widenhouse, L. Braswell, and R. Benton struggle for pos- session of the ball. As the buzzer sounds starting Tigerettes prepare for victory. Senior C. Bounous ends her basketball career by being hon- bred as All-County and All-Conference. After a quick steal, R. Odom goes for a lay-up. D. Ledford, R. Odom, L. Braswell, J. Piercy, C. Bounous, R. Benton, B. Bowman, S. Graham, T. Sanders, J. Abernathy, S. Widenhouse, J. Barus, D. Tidwell, C. Lambert, M. Glazebrooks, E. Queen, and N. Lowman form the Tigerette Team. Prior to game time, the team receives last minute instructions from Coach Tidwell. R. Benton and J. Piercy get ready to receive a jump ball. In overtime play against Watauga, C. Tidwell points out Tigerette mistakes. 65 YX S BS PS y SZ Lk gh F i i Vie z YIN ool KAS SAS YZ, SZ NER y CINK SO SS SERS IRS 7 NZ � SN NASER GE eZ BS: ROS: q ssi Q nO WIS 2 OZ ISS yd 5 See ENDS US CZ Loe Aa Te 7 OK Las iS 9 } Hi Fi ¥ 4 ¢ i Y SC CC : Se NES A x SO g SO C7: Ce , y ‘ INOS OO ON . INE � ES Oe . Z SO ; 2 . aS cecmscenmtinae all Se OS ROSS Ea Aiehp Sree aKenb eric ei, Sek hE ire Sb et Sat Phar A th Ya tk mar thea ta F SOR a 2 oe Sees Ss Se od BS Zz SS on Be ve BO aS NS UUW BE CS i ODOC L NEN ENN SZ S27 SRT SZ DT UU 2 S22 oO eN 7 A A . 7 iw y y S Z Gs eS BRO NY: SES Le SS � Le SS ee y S SN Cy NNT EI SI SS va Matmen Post Winning Record Pride, determination, and perse- verance were vital parts of a very successful season for the Tiger Wres- tling Team. Boasting an over-all record of 8-4 and a conference record of 5-3, the VHS matmen finished their season at third place in the conference. Pre-season optimism proved to be well justified as the Tiger wrestlers opened their season with an impressive victory over Newton-Conover, 44-18. Each individual continued striving for personal achievement resulting in the finest wrestling team Valdese High has ever produced. Fine leadership by Coach Jerry Murray and co-captains, Al Huffman, Steve McGuire, and Mike Brittain, made wrestling more than just a sport. Nine wrestlers finished the season with winning records. Junior Mike Brit- tain and Sophomore Mickey Smith gained all-conference recognition. Brittain posted a 12-0 record while Smith a 10-2 record. Jimmy Coffey and Steve McGuire led the team with total pins — each had seven. At the season’s end, the wrestlers were given one last chance to prove their ability and strength as they trav- eled to the Association Tournament held at Catawba College. Out of twen- ty-seven teams the Tigers finished at a strong twelfth. Five wrestlers advanced to the quarter finals. Mike Brittain fin- ished third place in his weight class while Byron Pearson finished fifth. Yes, 1973 was a good year. All of the long hard hours of practicing, suffering, and weight watching paid off. 1973 Co-captains: S$. McGuire, M. Brittain, and A. Huffman. A. Huffman carefully studies the moves of his opponent. Coach J. Murray discusses strategy with B. Pearson. Strength versus agility as R. York faces a possible reverse. S. McGuire attempts a pin. The 1973 VHS Wrestling Team. S. Cox finds jumping rope a good body builder. M. Brittain’s all-conference ability is tested by an Alex- ander Cougar. A. Huffman “loosens up” before his match. on asia) ae ix Wrestling 69 5 = 70 The 1973 Varsity Baseball Team. Coach Hastings surveys field before Tigers begin action. Tigers study the strategy of their opponents. Once again K. Hice gets ready to take his position as catcher. Tiger sportsmanship is expressed by R. Hyde and G. Lowman after a hard game with Lenoir. All conference B. Ward chats with P. Day and M. Butler after a game. J. Vaughn knocks in a run as he slips one past the first baseman. Tigers hope to raise the score in the last inning. E. Watson scoops ball from dirt to tag runner heading for third. All-American Inspires Team Gloves, bats, bases... swing, slide, catch, throw... . Baseballi’s back bringing its tedious practices, glare from the sun, pop flies, and long throws home. Anticipating a winning season the VHS baseball team began practice in early February. Under the coaching of former ECU pitcher Ron Hastings, the team conditioned themselves in an effort to produce a strong squad. Several starters returning from last year greatly aided in obtaining a 4-5 record. Tiger determination and skill was rewarded with a 7-6 victory over Morganton Wildcats. This long awaited victory boosted the morale of the team which lingered throughout the remain- ing season. Baseball 71 Six Attend Bi-Conference Youth and inexperience character- ized the 1972-73 track team. Much of the competing team was made up of Sophomores and Freshmen with no prior experience. Because of the lack of experience and a tougher conference, the team finished sixth in the conference. These dedicated athletes were in- spired by the good example set by nine returning Seniors. These members: Alex Guigou, Freddy Ledford, Tony Queen, John Lankford, Rick Baker, Stuart Searcy, Mark Cline, Albert Huffman, and Steve Cox encouraged underclassmen to do their best. Valdese was well represented at the Bi-conference meet with Freddy Led- ford, John Lankford, Steve McGuire, Larry Dillingham, Dean Kincaid, and Alex Guigou attending. Long jumpers Larry Dillingham, Kile McClure and Freddy Ledford received first place honors in the Fourth Annual Lincoln- ton Relays. A sense of accomplishment was felt by all team members at the end of the season. 72 Track Snare mon seer iF len, Agile Junior Martinat demonstrates skill in the high jump. Gliding over the bar, Albert Huffman makes the pole vault look easy. Steve McGuire easily takes command of first place. Kyle McClure stretches as he nears the end. Outstanding track member Alex Guigou scores over 200 individual points for the season. With determination, Junior Martinat gives opponents stiff competition. The successful 1972-73 Track Team. Sophomore Robert York leaves all com- petition behind. 74 Presenting the 1973 boy’s tennis team. Most valuable Connie Bounous warms up before the match. Randy Fletcher and Bert Garrison prove to be a threaten- ing pair to opponents. Ready for action, Bert Burgess returns difficult shot. Presenting the 1973 girl’s tennis team. Bert Garrison has to move quickly to trap a fast serve. Royce White elected most valuable team member. Excited fans concentrate on heated tennis match. Teresa Lail sets up for return shot. Tennis Wi. ‘ be ones Tennis Members Earn Honors The VHS Girl’s Tennis Team finished their regular conference early in May closing their season with a record of one win and three losses. Led by all conference Dawn Ledford the team placed fifth in the Bi-Conference out of eleven entries. To close out the season the girls elected Senior Connie Bounous as most valuable player. Being the smallest team in the con- ference, a squad of only nine members, the boys looked on the ‘73 season as one of rebuilding. Coach Hennessee commented that many of the boys showed much potential for next year. The award of most valuable player was received by Royce White. Tennis 75 TOP VHS ATHLETES ......A. Mike Brit- tain: Wrestling, All Conference, Most Outstanding, Third Place in Association Tournament. B. Dawn Ledford: Tennis, All Conference, State Finals. Conni e Bounous: Tennis, Most Outstanding; Basketball, All Conference. C. Kenneth Lowman: Football, Sportsmanship. Alex Guigou: Football, All Conference, Best Defensive Player. Jeff Vaughn: Football, Best Offensive Player. D. Libby Braswell: Basketball, Most Valuable. Jeff Vaughn: Basketball, All Conference, Most Valuable; Baseball, All Conference. E. Bill Ward: Baseball, Most Outstanding. F. Royce White: Tennis, Most Outstand- ing. G. Alex Guigou: Track, Most Out- standing, All Conference, State Honor- able Mention. H. Karen Church: Head Cheerleader. Outstanding Athletes 77 Go... Big Tigers... Fight... Un! Hu!... Go Big etre. Activities began for the VHS cheer- leaders with long hot summer practices. Working on chants, cheers, and pom- pom routines took up every spare minute. These early practices helped the girls get in shape to endure a week at camp. UNC and Chapel Hill provided a setting for learning and tough com- petition. The squad, which was com- posed of five seniors and three juniors astounded other competitors with a clean sweep of awards. They returned home as Grand Champs, tired but proud, sporting new uniforms and shakers. Cheerleaders proved their enthusi- asm for all athletes by sponsoring a variety of activities. Dana Williams was persuaded by the Varsity squad to paint a Tiger canvas which was dis- played at home ballgames. This dedi- cated group also gave lemons, oranges, and candy bars to the football team. Participants in winter sports were honored by a Valentine’s Party. Rounding out spring athletics, cheer- leaders served as batgirls at home base- ball games. These girls chased foul balls, jerked bats, and kept the score for the first time at VHS. ie J.V. Cheerleaders T. McGuire, J. Edwards, T. Rhoney, A. Little, V. McGuire, and D. Arnold spark enthusiasm for the team. J.V. Cheerleader T. McGuire relaxes during halftime of a game. L. Keever and S. Burris lead the crowd in an arousing cheer. D. Lambert, M. Myers, and R. Deaton end a cheer with a precise stunt. Varsity cheerleaders intensely watch the fast-paced basketball game. Performing their last pom-pom routine during try-outs, Senior cheerleaders receive a standing ovation. G. Throwing out basketballs for all home ballgames is enjoyed by H GOS ine + . cheerleaders and fans alike. The 1972-73 Varsity cheerleaders are R. Hamby, D. Wallace, D. Lambert, R. Deaton, S. Burris, K. Church, M. Myers, and L. Keever. |. Head cheerleader K. Church throws a ball to eagerly awaiting hands. ight Big Tigers... Do It... All Right, All Right On! It is easier for aman to be loyal to his club than to his planet; The bylaws are shorter, and he is personally acquainted with the other members. — E. B. White activities Women’s Lib in VHS? Women’s Lib became visible at VHS with the election of the first female Student Council President. Under the leadership of Libby Braswell, the 1972- 73 Council began a Lost and Found department, opened an Employment Office, and monitored the morning announcements over the Intercom. Along with these regular activities, the Student Council sponsored ‘‘Tiger Time”, the annual Christmas dance, the Voice of Youth, volleyball intramurals, and a “Shamrocks for Dystrophy” drive. Many of the members participated in a Rock-a-thon for the March of Dimes by rocking for 48 straight hours while others helped raise money for future projects by holding a car wash-bake sale. The Interclub Council pushed club presidents into having assembly pro- grams almost every Friday. They ranged from movies to one of the highlights of the year, a talent show. Many students donated their time and talents along with their money to help raise funds for a worthy cause. This year’s Student Council was an active one, making VHS a school to be proud of. A.) President L. Braswell and Vice-President B. Ward keep students informed of upcoming events. B.) The school store, run by Treasurer C. Thompson, comes in handy when Secretary A. Garrou needs a notebook. C.) A. Abernethy and A. Garrou spend hours planning each “Tiger Time” show. D.) C. Thompson serves first as the volleyball intramurals begin. E.) T. Helton scores another point for the Seniors. F.) Being one of the many celebrities interviewed on the Voice of Youth, “Skipper” Bowles finds L. Cooper’s questions a challenge. G.) The 1973 Interclub Council. H.) The 1973 Representative Council. I.) L. Bras- 82 well finds cleaning up during locker check an unpleasant duty. ‘ . — penne = DENSE eee ee Bes YouR :OWl ee ARE ER AE ROE A.) Campaign week brings new decorations to old surroundings. B.) Holding a sit-in, fierce Indians demand to see the President. C.) J. Martinat expresses his desire for the presidential office. D.) Loyal supporters sing their praises of Norma Lowman. E.) Allan Huneycutt promises no nightmares. F.) Out-going President Libby Braswell introduces the candiates. G.) Dr. J’s medicine show tries to sell Jr. Juice. H.) Campaign manager C. Lambert endorses her choice for Treasurer. I.) “Pussyfooting” is discouraged by J. Martinat’s poster. 84 Student Council Elections Run-Off Decides Winner “Give VHS alift,”” one of many cam- paign slogans, became a reality with the election of four new Student Council officers during Campaign Week 1973. With ten candidates to choose from, the enthusiasm was greater than in past years. Signs, slogans, and skits invaded nearly every candidates’ h ome. Tommy Garrou, Bill Ward and Junior Martinat battled for the presidency, while Allan Huney- cutt, competing against Norma Lowman and Charles Gallagher, sought to become the next vice-president. With only one brave soul running, Denise Metsger, the choice for secretary was an easy one. Posters and buttons all over school proved the ambitions of candidates Ricky Carswell, Tim Icard and Maria Huffman for the title of treasurer. Speeches climaxed the frantic week of election activity. Students voted the following day and elected leaders for three of four offices. Norma Lowman, Denise Metsger and Maria Huffman were chosen on the first ballot. The run- off revealed the choice of the people; Junior Martinat would lead the Student Council in the last year at VHS. Student Council Elections 85 = Childish characters invade V.H.S. campus dur- ing N.H.S. initiation. N.H.S. initiation in November gave high ranking juniors and seniors an experience to remember. Puzzled Aladdin wonders if he will ever obtain the qualities of aN.H.S. member. N.H.S. members possess at least a 3.5 grade average. The N.H.S. inducted nine new members, who rank high in scholastic achievement. President of French Club, Peggie Day, dis- cusses plans for assembly with Mrs. Fletcher and Mr. Sweezy. French Club members say oui to French. French Club members enjoy one of the many French Club parties. 86 French Club Buys Headsets Following an impressive induction ceremony into N.H.S., juniors joined senior members in striving to uphold the four main qualities: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The club proved their willingness to render service by sponsoring a faculty tea, and aiding the hospital bazaar by baking cakes and cookies. The N.H.S. received second place honors for most original Homecoming float. Two deserving senior members were also awarded scholarships. The French Club, under the leader- ship of Peggie Day, President, and Mr. Sweezy, advisor, bought new headsets for the language lab. In order to gain a better understanding of the French language and culture, many French III] and IV students went to the Chez Jean. Other projects included giving an assembly program and award- ing scholarships to outstanding senior French Club members. NHS, French 87 Staffs Produce Quality Work Selling ads during the summer the Impersonator Staff launched a cam- paign to raise enough money to pro- duce an annual super ior to that of last year. Members were divided into groups to approach local merchants concerning advertising in the Imper- sonator. With a handicap of only seven members, the staff saw a year of hard work and loaded schedules before them. Editor Rita Deaton and business manager Ann Garrou displayed patience as they taught inexperienced members the skills of layout design, cropping pictures, and writing copy. Long hours of work and dedication paid off as the Impersonator emerged into a book of cherished memories. Working to keep VHS informed, office occupations class and FBLA members worked many days to pro- duce the newspaper. Several special editions were enjoyed by all students. This valuable experience will be helpful in future business fields. A. R. White focuses for his next shot. B. Typing is anecessity M. Myers discovers. C. L. Cooper and L. Edwards study photos for their next spread. D. The 1973 Echoes Staff. E. Presenting the 1973 FBLA. F. R. Deaton and V. Eckard discuss ads. G. S. Burris and A. Garrou crop pictures during sixth period. H. The 1973 Impersonator Staff. Mrs. Smith and G. Davis work on copy. iW : cs a ie m 4s it i ER WEE 8 Bite (iS EB ha ry aR. E MORRSRC Impersonator, Business Clubs 89 Clubs Sponsor Area Firsts An added feature to VHS was the newly chartered Key Club. Headed by Stuart Searcy they.wasted no time in becoming involved in various activities. To begin their year of service the mem- bers introduced the excitement of a Donkey Ballgame. Key Club jockeys agreed that $150 profit was well de- served after harassment from specta- tors and donkeys. Working jointly with “the Anchors” the two groups pro- vided the community with their first ‘Haunted House.” Eerie sounds lured suspicious crowds nightly to the ghastly sights which awaited them. Another first was the District Convention hosted by the Anchor Club. Weeks of planning and eager co-operation provided some 200 Anchors with a memorable day in Valdese. A. Key Club holds an informal meeting after school. B.S. Burris and S. Cox distribute gifts at Anchor Club Christmas Party. C. F. Ledford plans further strategy before remount- ing his donkey. D. D. Thompson considers cleaning up after donkey for his future plans. E. The haunted house held fun moments for worker s as A. Guigou shows the amusing side of Dracula. F. V.P. V. Eckard enjoys the smiles of excited children during an Anchor Club Christmas Party. G. L. Braswell and Mrs. Pennell create spring display. H. Rewarded for their daring attempt at Donkeyball, B. Garrison and D. Rust receive certificates from S. Searcy. 1. A business meeting is called by S. Burris. ee ea ; + % : Anchor, Key 91 92 Serre ea Secs ae Membe rs of the Drama Club spend long hours rehearsing skits. C. Lambert shows the other members of the Forensic Society the correct way to speak in public. M. Franklin uses strategy to defeat C. Fletcher in a popular game around VHS. President K. Guigou teaches members of the Chess Club about the game of chess. Destined to futures in medicine, the Health-Careers Club gets a head start. Debate Team Wins Event “Checkmate”’ became a familiar ex- pression around VHS as chess continued to become a popular pastime. Chess Club president, Kevin Guigou, sched- uled regular meetings to help members learn and master the complex moves. Health-Careers club members at- tended the district Health-Careers Congress in Durham, where Denise Metsger was elected President of the Health-Careers Clubs of N.C. As an active club interested in the field of medicine, they invited many speakers to acquaint them with numerous pro- fessions. Along with the Student Council, the Drama Club sponsored a talent show to raise money for a needy family. Repre- sentatives attended a drama workshop at the N. C. School of the Arts and pre- sented the new ideas through occasion- al skits for the student body. Against a host of neighboring schools, VHS debaters participated in a day long debate at Appalachian State and came back the winners of one event. Fo- rensic Society members entered many oratorical contests and displayed their well-known speaking abilities. Chess, Drama, Forensic, Health Careers 93 Mountaineers Explore Nature Composed of lettering VHS athletes and cheerleaders, the Monogram Club put the talents of its members to work in many different ways. Tradi- tional Monogram Club initiation was given a new flair this year as incoming members presented an amusing talent show to the student body. Presenta- tions varied from an all male ballet per- formance to a precise gymnastic rou- tine. Monogram Club members per- sonified their school spirit as they cap- tured top honors in Homecoming Float competition. The club put its outstanding athletic ability into action as they defeated the PTA in an exciting volleyball game. The Mountaineer Club, another of VHS’s ‘action clubs’ explored the world of nature by taking weekend trips. The Mountaineer Club’s first trip was made to Short-Off Mountain located along the Linville River. A foot trail was hiked for approximately one- half mile to the ‘’Club Cliffs.” Here the members were introduced to rappell- ing. In early November, the club traveled to Linville Gorge. While en- during extremely cold winds along ice- laden trails, the club explored the river and surrounding cliffs. Two more exciting hiking journeys were taken to Harper Creek Falls and Brown Moun- tain. The club took advantage of the Easter vacation by traveling to Linville Falls where seven members rappelled from the top of Plunge Basin to the bottom. The Mountaineer Club shared the highlights of their adventures through slides and a film presented to the student body in a very interesting assembly. During Monogram Club initiation T. Lail, S. Young, and M. Lankford hula-hoop. Monogram officers $. Searcy, J. Vaughn, M. Myers, and R. Deaton admire a senior letter jacket. J-. Berry, B. McRary, A. Huneycutt, and L. Dillingham form an amusing quartet. R. Hyde and M. Chapman display their athletic ability in a different way. The Mountaineer Club takes a rest while exploring the out-of-doors. VHS’s top athletes compose the Monogram Club. Mountaineer S$. Setzer demonstrates rappelling techniques. Monogram, Mountaineer 95 A. 1973 Interact Club. B. Underprivileged Mary Kumarie Kunde is supported by Interact members. C. Interact President D. Boone supervises dart game at Halloween Carnival. D. L. Rector familarizes Library Club mem- bers with new books. E. P. Hartman, M. Hefner and L. Hoilman entertain student body with a humorous play. 96 Interact, Library AAAS Se ad LAER ’ = Club Recognizes World Needs As their service project, the Interact Club chose to continue their support of Mary Kumarie Kunde, an under- privileged child, which the club adopted last year. Also known for their assistance in Community projects, Interact members cooperated with the Community Center in providing Valdese with the traditional Halloween Carnival. One of our most dedicated clubs, headed by Linda Rector, helped stu- dents and faculty through term papers, math projects and contracts. The Library Club decorated the VHS library with interesting book exhibits and eye-catching art displays. They donated a copy of the School and Library Atlas of the World to honor the Rotary Club of Valdese and two copies of American Heritage History in honor of the business and industrial leaders of Burke County. To climax their year they enjoyed an informative trip to Chapel Hill. A. Enjoying their work, Library Club members check for lost books. B. R. Carswell, C. Gallagher, D. Lanier, V. Buchanan prepare stage for library assembly. C. V. McGuire amuses herself during Interact Carnival. D. Concerned’ Interact members show school spirit through active participation. Interact, Library 97 Clubs Prepare For Future Exploring the many facets of elemen- tary teaching FTA members gained first-hand experience in dealing with children. VHS students enjoyed an as- sembly program sponsored by the FTA which featured the Concrete Cotton. FHA members, planning for the fu- ture, busied themselves with numerous activities. Members collected clothes for Western Carolina Center and paint- ed tiger paws around the school to create school spirit before Home- coming. To climax their year they pre- sented a spring fashion show for the FHA Rally. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a new organization at Valdese High, got off to a good start this year. Early in the year the club sent two delegates, Keith Ogle and Jerry Hogan toaFCA camp. Here they were introduced to many college and pro football stars. The two representatives gained first- hand information on what FCA was all about. Before each basketball game a member of FCA gave a short prayer expressing the ideals of true athletic competition. 98 FCA, FTA, FHA en RO ante = A Sle Gene : FTA president Elaine Zimmerman aids a primary student in her read- ing assignment. FTA members use Study Halls to assist primary teachers. FHA advisor Betty Hammond dis- cusses plans for a spring fashion show with FHA president Kathy Martin. FHA members put their homemak- ing ability to use in various ways. Future Homemakers of America find pattern selection very interest- ing. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes begins its first year at VHS with 12 members. FCA, FTA, FHA 99 DECA Members Go to Convention Led by President Robert Coffield, members of the VHS DECA club trav- elled to Charlotte for a state conven- tion in March. Representatives also attended two district meetings held in Hickory and Morganton. April was highlighted with the annual Bosses’ Banquet. Meanwhile, President Randy Crowd- er hosted a picnic which was enjoyed by all VICA members. Both clubs com- bined and held a dinner at the Ham House in April. Busdrivers joined together to better serve the students of VHS. Under the leadership of Keith Berry, these quali- fied “chauffeurs” provided safe trans- portation to out-of-town athletics and for field trips. While expert bus drivers were busy with the upkeep of the buses, novice drivers were struggling with paperwork in driver’s education. Professional guidance was provided by Mr. C. Wil- ton Daves, who calmed nervous stu- dents behind the wheel. Y Dp] IRI IC eAiiaase sienene See Mr. Daves relaxes as sophomore Rick Frizsell begins driving. Bus drivers Keith Berry, William Robinson, Mary Beth Drum and Steve Hamm hold an informal club meeting. Kathy Buchanan and Jan Reece get advice from Mr. Hildebran. Junior Joan Starnes was voted this year’s DECA Sweetheart. VICA members attend classes half a day and work afternoons. Delano Deal, Bobby Frizsell, John Kennedy read about industry. Members of DECA get business training in a work-study program. VHS buses are ready to take students home every afternoon. To be nobody — but yourself — ina world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight and never stop fighting. —e. e. Cummings individuals Seniors Earn Title Of Upperclassmen The title of “upperclassmen” was earned by 94 VHS seniors as they reached the last year of their high school career. 1973 for them was a combination of hard work, decisions, achievements and memories. Seniors found final studies difficult but bene- ficial, French IV students became wine experts through a correspondent'’s course with the French Embassy while English classes explored the life and literature of England. Office Occu- pations, Advanced Math, and Physics helped prepare students for the future. How, where, and if to further one’s education became important questions to the future alumni. For some it meant retaking the SAT and taking various other achievement tests. With scores from these tests back, students began to apply to colleges of their choice. For some the future held jobs in local industries or military life. During the last month of school Seniors began a flurry of activities. The first of these was a luncheon and prom given by the Juniors. Next came the selection of eight honor students. As the time of graduation drew near, the Class of '73 began addressing those “controversial” invitations. Then the day arrived when around 20 Seniors took the day off to swim at Wilson Creek. Baccalaureate Service was held on May 31 at the First Baptist Church. Seniors gave their last salute to VHS on class day as they presented ‘‘Final Maneuvers.” Their final maneuvers came Thursday night, May 31, when 92 Seniors were presented with their ‘discharge papers.” A. Jan Morris and Measie Butler hurry to take advantage of the “off campus” lunch privi- leges given to seniors. 104 “Class of ’73 Anna Abernethy Tim Andrews Rick Baker Vickie Belk Joey Benfield Keith Berry Mark Berry David Jon Boone Connie Bounous Libby Braswell Nancy Braswell Gail Brittain Jackie Brown Diane Buchanan Ann Buchanan Kathy Buchanan Susan Buchanan Mary Louise Butler Robin Childers Mark Cline Linda Cooper Suzanne Burris Mark Campbell Karen Church Robert Coffield Steve Cox Class of 73 105 Randy Crowder Ginny Davis Peggy Day Delano Deal Kay Deal Rita Deaton Mary Beth Drum Janet Duncan Leslie Edwards Virginia Elliott 106 Class of ‘73 = - 2 ” x 2 ¥ a © . Class rings symbolize many facets of the high school years. As the fifth period bell rings, Cathy Oaks and Bert Garrison return to the building. Thoughts of school, graduation, and marriage fill the mind of Mary Beth Drum. Albert Huffman (VP), David Boone (P), Leslie Edwards (S), and Tony Queen (T) go over various items in- volved with graduation. 5 gases a ie Mie te, tie: tee tes ed Connie Franklin Kenneth Franklin Bobby Frizzell Bert Garrison Ann Garrou Teresa Grigg Alex Guigou Steve Hamm Pete Hartman Terry Helton Annette Hogan Wanda Horne Class of 73 107 Albert Huffman Laura Keever Butch Lail Connie Lambert Lynn Lawrence Teresa Hyde John Kennedy Patricia Lail John Lankford Freddy Ledford if A. Hardee’s becomes a favorite lunch spot for John Lankford Buddy Leger Kenneth Lowman Robert Martin and Leslie Edwards. ; f Doris Lowman Marcella Martin Regina Messer B. Joey Benfield explains the principles of the unit circle using a polar graft. 108 Class of ’73 cindy Metsger Jan Morris Frances Mull Mike McBrayer Cheryl McDaniel Mary Beth Miller Sherry Moyers Marie Myers Teresa McCorkle Cathy Oaks _ana Pearson Tony Queen Jan Reece -isa Queen Linda Rector Maria Rhyne William Robinson Rita Smith Robert Thomas Jeff Vaughn Eric Watson Stuart Searcy Wayne Stacey Robert Turner Brenda Walker Marie Whittington Debra Woodward Elaine Zimmerman Robert Young Margaret Zimmerman A. Mr. Wilkinson’s sixth period Christmas party was a refreshing break for Mark Cline. 110 Class of ’73 ANNA ABERNETHY Band 1, 2; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Pep 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; French Club 4; “Tiger Time’’ (Co-Head) 3, 4; Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Court 4. TIM ANDREWS Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Basket- ball 2, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; FCA 4. RICK BAKER Football 2, 3, 4; Dr. C. K. Lynn Award 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; FCA 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3, 4; Outstanding Teenagers of America 4. VICKIE BELK FHA (Social Director) 2; FTA 3, 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; French Club 4; FBLA 3, 4 (Reporter 3, Secretary 4); Mountaineer Club 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Homecoming Court 4; DECA Club 4. JOEY BENFIELD French Club 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mountaineer Club 4; Health Careers Club 3; Who’s Who of American High School Students 4; Pep Club 2. KEITH BERRY Busdrivers Club 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Pep Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Monogram Club 2; Baseball Man- ager 1; Ecology Club 2. MARK BERRY JV Football 1; DECA 4. DAVID JON BOONE Interact Club 2, 3 (President 4); Student Coun- cil 3, 4; Key Club 4; Boys’ State Delegate 3; Class President 4. CONNIE BOUNOUS French Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President 4); Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Christmas Queen 3; Tennis 3, 4; Christmas Court 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (All- County 2, 3) (All-Conference 3, 4); Drama Club 3, 4; FBLA 4; FHA 4; Homecoming Court 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State Dele- gate 3. LIBBY BRASWELL FTA 1, 2, 3; Class President 1; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3 (Vice-President 3); DAR Good Citizen Award 4; French Club 2; Drama Club 2, 3; Forensic Society 3, 4 (Vice- President 4); Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas- urer 2) (President 4); Anchor Club 3, 4; Christ- mas Court 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Cap- tain 4) (Most Outstanding 4); Color Guard 2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Jr-Sr Waitress 2. NANCY BRASWELL DECA 4; Chorus 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4 (Treas- urer 4); FTA 4; FHA 1; Drama Club 3. GAIL BRITTAIN FBLA 3, 4; CT 4; Echoes Staff (Editor) 4. JACKIE BROWN French Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; Christmas Court 3. ANN BUCHANAN French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; FHA 4; FTA 4; Chorus 4; Health Careers 3; Christmas Court 4. DIANE BUCHANAN French Club 2, 3. KATHY BUCHANAN DE 1, 2; FBLA 4; FTA 4; Pep Club 1. SUSAN BUCHANAN French Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4 (Treas- urer 4); Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Basketball Manager 2; Jr-Sr Waitress 2. SUZANNE BURRIS Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Cheerleader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President 3) (President 4); Home- coming Court 4; Christmas Court 4; Class Secretary 3; Impersonator Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 4, MARY LOUISE BUTLER Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4); FBLA 3, 4; Health Careers Club 3; FHA 4; FTA 4; Chorus 4. MARK CAMPBELL JV Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; DECA Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2; JV Football 1, 2; Varsity Football 3,4. ROBIN CHILDERS Library Club 1; FTA 1; FHA 1; DECA Club 3; Echoes Staff 4. KAREN CHURCH JV Cheerleader 1; FTA 2; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3 (Treasurer 3); National Honor Society 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4 (Co-Head 2, 3) (Head 4); Christ- mas Court (Maid of Honor) 2; Homecoming Court (Maid of Honor) 4; Student Council 4. Senior Statistics MARK CLINE Football 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Track 4; Moun- taineer Club 4. ROBERT COFFIELD DE 1, 2 (President 2); Interact Club 4; Track 1; Student Council 4; DE Student of the Year 3. LINDA COOPER Interact Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President 4); French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Voice of Youth 2, 3, 4; Math Fair Winner 2; Burke County Creative Writing Contest Winner 3; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Imper- sonator Staff 4; Putt-Putt Board of Directors 4; Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Junior Marshal 3; National Honor Society (Secretary) 4; Society of Amer- ican High School Students 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker Award 4; Honor Student 4. STEVE COX Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; FCA 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. RANDY CROWDER Track 1; VICA Club 3, 4 (President 4). GINNY DAVIS French Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Junior Marshal 3; Impersonator Staff 4; Honor Student 4. PEGGIE DAY Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; JV Cheerleader 1; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Student Council 1, 4; FHA 4; FTA 4. DELANO DEAL VICA Club 3, 4. KAY DEAL FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 2, 4); FBLA (Reporter) 4; Echoes Staff (Reporter) 4; Chorus 4. RITA DEATON Interact 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3); Student Coun- cil 4; Impersonator Staff 3, 4 Junior Editor 3) (Editor 4); JV Cheerleader (Chief) 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Mono- gram 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4); French Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Junior Marshal 3; Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Court 2, 4; Teen Council 1, 2; Biology Award 2; Class Secretary 2; Girls’ State Delegate 3; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Honor Student 4; Sally Southall Cotton Scholarship District Winner 4. MARY BETH DRUM Drama Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensic 1, 2; Majorette 2, 3, 4 (Head 4); Class Vice-President 3; Busdriver’s Club 3, 4 (Secretary 4); National Honor Society 3,.4;.Pep Club: 1, 2, 3, FRA le2 3, Putt-Putt Board of Directors 4; Christmas Court 4. JANET DUNCAN IRV 3}, Gr LESLIE EDWARDS Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Impersonator Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4 (President 4); Homecoming Court 4: Christmas Court 4; Class Secretary 4; Eng- lish I] Award; Honor Student 4. CONNIE FRANKLIN FBLA 3; FHA 1; Chorus 4; Echoes Staff 4. KENNETH FRANKLIN ICT 4. BOBBY FRIZSELL VICA Club 3, 4. BERT GARRISON Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Interact Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club (Treasurer) 4; Monogram 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 (Vice-President 3); N.C. Leadership School 3. ANN GARROU Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas- urer 3); Drama Club 2, 3 (Vice-President 2); French Club 4; Student Council 2, 4 (Secre- tary 4); Impersonator Staff 3, 4 Junior Business Manager 3) (Business Manager 4); National Honor Society 3, 4 (Vice-President 3); Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Junior Marshal 3; ‘Tiger Time” 2, 3, 4 (Head — Tiger 3, 4); Anchor Club 3, 4; Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Court 4; Honor Student 4. ALEX GUIGOU Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Interact Club 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Jr-Sr Waiter 2; Junior Marshal 3; Class President 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (All-Conference 4); Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Student 4. STEVE HAMM FBLA 3, 4; Mountaineer Club 3, 4; Key Club 4; Busdriver Club 3, 4. PETE HARTMAN N. C. School of the Arts 3; Library Club 1, 2, 4; Forensic Society 2, 4. TERRY HELTON Football 2; Track 3. VIRGINIA ELLIOTT HEMMINGS Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mountaineer Club 2; DECA 4. ANNETTE HOGAN French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drama 4; FHA 4; FBLA 3. WANDA HORNE FHA 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Pep Club 3. ALBERT HUFFMAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; FCA (President) 4. Class President 3; Class Vice President 4; Student Council 3, 4. TERESA HYDE Echoes Staff 4; FBLA 4; VICA 3, 4. LAURA KEEVER National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Drama Club 2; Interact 2, 3, 4; Anchor 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3); Monogram 3, 4; Christmas Court (Maid of Honor) 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3, 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 4; Chief Junior Marshal 3; Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Honor Student 4. JOHN KENNEDY Wrestling 2. HENRY LAIL FBLA 3, 4; Library Club (Vice President) 3; DECA 4. PAT LANIER LAIL FBLA 4;. Library Club 2, 3 (Secretary); FHA 3; DE 3, 4. CONNIE LAMBERT Basketball team 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 4; Biology Club 2; Mountaineer Club 4; Forensic Society 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA (Secretary) 4; Christmas Court 4; Tennis team 4. JOHN LANKFORD Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2,3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Mountaineer Club (President) 4; FCA 3,4; Class Treasurer 3. LYNN LAURENCE FHA 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 4; DECA 4. FREDDY LEDFORD Football 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; DECA (President) 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Drama Club 4; Key Club 4; FBLA 4. BUDDY LEGER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; DECA 4; Student Council 1; Monogram Club 3, 4. DORIS LOWMAN Cheerleader 1; FHA 1, 2, 3; Basketball team 2; FBLA 4; Chorus 4; Echoes Staff 4. KENNETH LOWMAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 3, 4; DECA 4; Monogram 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4 (President); Sportsmanship Award in Football 4; Mountaineer Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. MARCELLA MARTIN FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4 (Treasurer); Echoes Staff 4; French Club 4; FTA 4. REGENA CURTIS MESSER FHA 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Echoes Staff 4; Pep Club Dy Ba CINDY METSGER FHA 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; Health Careers 2; Chorus 4; Echoes Staff 4. MARY BETH MILLER Basketball Manager 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; FTA (Vice President) 4; FHA 4; Drama Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Who’s Who in American High School Students 3, 4. JAN MORRIS French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Anchor Club 3, 4 (Secretary); Homecoming Court 4; FHA 4. SHERRY MOYERS Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; FHA 4; Chorus 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Health Careers Club 2 (Vice President) 3; Christmas Court 3. FRANCES MULL French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 1, 2; FTA (Secretary) 4; FHA (County Song Leader) 4; Chorus 4; Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Court 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. MARIE MYERS FTA 2; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer); Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3, Treasurer 4); French Club 2, 3; NHS 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 (Co-head); Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Queen 4; Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 4; Impersonator Staff 4; Jr-Sr Waitress 2; Junior Marshal 3; Honor Student 4. MIKE McBRAYER VICA 3, 4; Football 1. TERESA McCORKLE French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; FHA 4; NHS 4. CHERYL McDANIEL FHA 2, 3; FBLA 3, 4; ICT 3 (Secretary) 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3, Vice President 4); Pep Club 3; Christmas Court 3. CATHY OAKS Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club i eon AT4 FHA 4: French Club 2, 3° Homecoming Court 4; Christmas Court 3, 4; Chorus 4. LANA PEARSON DE 3, 4; FBLA 4; Library 1; Pep Club 4; Drama Club 4. NADINE PONS Diranna 1, 2 3, ae Bevael 1, 2, sy ce LISA QUEEN Drama Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 4. TONY QUEEN Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4, LINDA RECTOR Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 2, President 4); Pep Club 3; FBLA 3; FHA 3 (Parliamen- tarian); Student Council 4; Christmas Court 4; Echoes Staff 4. JAN REECE Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (President); FHA 3; Mountaineer Club 4; Student Council 4; Putt-Putt 4; DE (Secretary) 4; Workshop at North Carolina School of the Arts 4. MARIA RHYNE FTA 2, 3, 4; French 2, 3; Mountaineer 3; Drama Club 3; Photography Club 2; Chess 3,4. WILLIAM ROBINSON Football 1, 2; Bus Driver 3, 4 (Vice President); Forensic Society 2, 3, 4; Mountaineer Club 3 (President) 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Chorus 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Football Manager 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Second Place in Voice of Democracy Contest 3; Youth Appreciation Week 4. STUART SEARCY Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 4); Key Club (President) 4; Interact Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4. RITA SMITH FHA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; FBLA 3, 4; Echoes Staff 4; Forensic Society 2, 3; VICA 4. WAYNE STACEY Track 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Monogram Club 2; Football Trainer 1, 2. ROBERT TURNER Track 1, 3; Football 2. JEFF VAUGHN Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (All-County 4) (Outstanding Offense 4); Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4) (All-Conference 4); Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 (All- Conference 3); Monogram Club 2, 3, 4 (Presi- dent 4); Interact 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4); FCA 3, 4 (Secretary 4); French Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Merit’s Who’s Who 3, 4. ERIC WATSON Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono- “gram Club 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; FCA (Vice President) 4. MARIE WHITTINGTON Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Photography Club 2. ROBERT YOUNG Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3,4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Mountaineer Club 4. ELAINE ZIMMERMAN French Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Pep Club 2, 3; Student Council 4; FBLA (Vice President) 4; Christmas Court 3; Health Careers Club (Secretary) 3. MARGARET ZIMMERMAN French Club 2, 3; Drama Club 2, 3; Forensic Society 2, 3; Health Careers Club 3; JV Cheer- leader 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; FTA 3. Seniors wait patiently for the results of the Armed Forces Test. Upperclassman T. Helton opens the door to the world of art. Buddies, S. Cox, R. Baker, M. Cline, and T. Queen, stick together even during track. “Mature” Seniors, S. Searcy, A. Huffman, S. Cox, J. Lankford, R. Martin, and K. McClure, enjoy a few minutes of freedom. Senior Statistics 113 Juniors Accept New Challenges Faced with the annual challenges of magazine sales, SAT, Algebra II, Chem- istry and preparations for Jr.-Sr. the class of ‘74 lunged into numerous ac- ‘tivities which would occupy their time throughout the coming year. Early fall found the Junior Class netting a profit of $2300.00 from magazines sales. As if chilling weather and lingering colds were not enough, logarithms and chemistry formulas added to the gloom of winter. Spring’s warmth brought forth anew world of excitement as Jr.- Sr. became a reality only to be over like adream. = ee fd Bx ® 2s ‘ s ‘ i } @ % Seria EE TERETE 87. ee ne PEE pin eB 29 A AOE LE DAE A, eg eee A. Donald Rust, like most juniors, finds it diffi- cult to explain algebra problems. B. 1. Lowdermilk and S. Graham find that study hall isn’t always used for studying. C. Magazine sale efforts are rewarded at junior class meeting. D. As many juniors do, T. Dale and S. Graham “sneak off’ for lunch. 114 Juniors Cherie Abee Janet Abernathy Nancy Andrews Cindy Arnold Karen Baker Tony Baker Roxie Benton John Berry Louis Bounous Ginger Bridges Mike Brittain Kay Browning Bruce Buchanan Rosemary Burns Laura Campbell Greg Cannon Donna Capps Nancy Carroll Brad Carswell Cindy Carswell Teresa Carswell Mark Chapman Cartez Coleman Terry Coulter Teresa Dale Tommy Garrou Martha Dingler Linda Giles Charles Dye Shelia Goins Valerie Eckard Sharon Graham Diana Fields Mary Ann Green Randy Fletcher Robin Hamby Juniors 115 Doug Heafner Rie Heilman Miles Hudson Charles Huffman Mildred Huffman 116 Juniors Audrey Kincaid Jerry Laboda Mary Lacky Audrey Lail Teresa Lail Debbie Lambert Mary Lankford Kay Ledford Teresa Lowdermilk Diane Martin Kathy Martin Junior Martinant Robert Mathis Peggy Milligan Janet Mourglea Tommy Munday Keith McClure Kile McClure Robin McCraken Steve McGuire Phyllis McKinney David McLean Barry McRary Ann Newton Karen Norris Typical couple, R. Hamby and J. Martinat, enjoy each other’s company. S. Goins, R. Woodward, Mary Greene, and K. Ledford use their lunch time to catch up on the latest gossip. Jr.-Sr. decorations are inspected by class officers — Junior Martinat (VP), Debbie Wallace (T), Randy Fle- tcher (P), and Teresa Lail (S). Kay Browning masters the techniques of typing. Juniors 117 Derick Odom Cindy Page Jeanette Piercy Sherry Rash Kathy Robinson Kevin Ross David Rust Ginger Sams Keith Satterwhite Kevin Setzer Sammy Simpson Beverly Smith 118 Juniors — bedi Aeh Send 1.C.T. student Janet Mourglea works to finish her studies before going to her job. Deep thoughts and lollipops help pa ss the time away for Teresa Lowdermilk. The arrival of Spring finds Debbie Lambert, Cindy Arnold, and Debbie Wallace soaking in the warmth of asunny day. Charleen Smith Earl Smith Jeff Smith Patsy Stamey Joan Starnes Wayne Stephens Cathy Taggart David Thompson Bobby Tomlinson Jackie Townsend Charles Travison LaVenta Turner Robert Vinay Spain Widenhouse Debbie Wallace Robert Williams Bill Ward Rhonda Woodward Jeannine Warlick Van Yancey Juniors 119 Sophomores Get Involved With a challenging task before them: the mastery of English Il, Geometry I, and Driver’s Education, the Class of 75 soon found themselves forgetting the carefree days of summer and preparing for a year of hard work. Active involvement in extra- curricular activities, such as clubs and athletics, created a new sense of pride in their school. Nine sophomores enjoyed the excitement of Jr.-Sr., as they partici- pated as waiters and waitresses. Appro- priately dressed they helped carry out the theme, ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love” and Jr.-Sr. was once again a memor- able night. Greg Abee Mike Annas Marvin Barnes Hajji Biddix Brenda Bowman Danny Brown Jerry Buchanan Sharon Aikens Teresa Annas Karen Berry Robert Bonner Kay Braswell Brenda Buchanan Venie Buchanar Marian Annas Sandra Ballard Randy Berry John Bounous Kathy Brinkley David Buchanan Dale Bumgarne! 120 Sophomores A. B. arry Dillingham Mark Franklin Danny Gardner Susan Garrou Jebra Dye Rick Frizzell Kenneth Garmon Mary Glasbrooks C. Dean Franklin Charles Gallagher Kyle Garrou Elizabeth Guigou Bert Burgess Omega Campbell Ricky Carswell Randy Causby Jo Clements Ronald Cook Sue Davis Sharon Day Roy Deal Engrossed in biological research, Judy Henry turns to her textbooks for answers not found through lab work. With just a few minutes of first period left, Randy Reid finds it difficult to concentrate on his math. Kenneth Turpin and Russell McGee find that PE II doesn’t always involve strenuous activities. Sophomores 121 Kevin Guigou Ann Hammond Chris Harris Mike Hefner Judy Henry Tommy Hensley Brenda Henson Kyle Hice Jerry Hogan Luther Hoilman John Hoyle Maria Huffman Seeioes Ptisetee Sane : s Allan Huneycutt Rick Hyde Alan Jenkins Jeff Kennedy Dean Kincaid Stanley Lail Ricky Lane Debbie Lanier A. Class officers Kevin Guigou (P), Ann Hammond (VP), Sandra Ballard (T), and Norma Lowman (S) strive to reach their goal of total sophomore involvement. B. Study hall proves to be a wonderful opportunity for Kathy Brinkley to catch up on needed sleep. 122 Sophomores Gail Lawrence Norma Lowman Phillip Lowman Kent Metcalf Denise Metsger Claudette Moose Pamela McClure Dennis McDonald Russell McGee Maynard McNeely Carolyn Nicholes Keith Ogle David Owens Byron Pearson James Pearson Debbie Pendergrass Sherry Poarch Jimmy Poe Jane Pons Ernie Powell Ellen Queen Karen Rector Kenneth Rector Doug Reece Sophomores 123 Randy Reid Cheryl Robinson Rhonda Rollins Tim Skidmore Kathy Smith David Spivey Larry Stephens Karen Rhoney Dennis Robinson Donald Rust Gita Smith Kevin Smith Charles Stacy Kathy Sutherlan Jackie Smith Mickey Smith Kenneth Stamey Teresa Tensley Mark Rhyne Roger Robinson Tracy Setzer 124 Sophomores Elizabeth Tolbert Kenneth Turpin David Vanhorn Debra Walsh Brooks Warlick Dru Wheeling Royce White Alan Willis Denise Yates Dana Williams Anita Willis Sandra Young An interesting game of Rook passes away the time for Karen Berry, Randy Berry, and David Spivey. David Buchanan participates in the Clean-Up Week at VHS. Free time at lunch allows Sue Davis, Brenda Buchanan, and Kathy Smith to enjoy the spring weather. Sophomores 125 Freshmen Set Enrollment Record of 176 Class schedules, new faces, teachers, locker numbers, piles of books, home- rooms, and insecurity startled the Freshmen as they entered the halls of VHS for the first day. Orientation and campus tours during that first week of school helped to clear away some of the Freshman’s confusion. Rapidly they caught on to the routine of high school life. Newly acquired “school spirit” enabled the Freshmen to cheer their way to victory at weekly pep rallies. This same enthusiasm brought the Freshman class honors as they won a school-wide candy sale. A well-earned luncheon rewarded their efforts. The class of 1976 soon found their place in high school life. A. Bill Sipes, Robert Stamey, Mark Annas, and Chuck Zimmerman find that research is a vital part of any course. B. Jan Edwards (S), Tammy McGuire (P), Karen Ben- field (VP), and Elaine McEntire (T) slide into action to head the Class of ’76. C. Freshman orientation merges the two schools as Franklin Dillingham, Ronnie Heavner, Jessie Mathis, and Billy Jacumin become acquainted with new faces and new surroundings. Alan Abernethy Donna Arnold Kathy Berry Karen Bowman Bill Butler Belinda Andrews Annemarie Baker Ricky Berry Willy Bradshaw = Wanda Camp Marc Annas Jennifer Barus Caroline Bounous ScottBuchanan —_ Carol Anne C Mike Annas Karen Benfield David Bowman Holly Bumgarner Cindy Causby 126 Freshmen Gary Coffey Jimmy Coffey Steven Cox Ricky Cromwell Debra Danner Jackie Danner Judy Day Teresa Deal Franklin Dillingham Thomas Duncan Douglas Edwards Jan Edwards Sherry Elmore Larry English Alan Felker Clark Fletcher Jack Fletcher Ralph Fox Tim Fox Tim Fulton Lyle Garland Kathy Garrou Tim Garrou Erika Glasbrook Gary Goins Teresa Guarino John Harris John Heilman Kim Graham Glenda Hallman Ricky Heavner Philip Heilman Diane Greene — Randall Hamby Ronnie Heavner Dean Hildebran Dawn Ledford Elizabeth Ledford Vickie Ledford Keith Kennedy Kim Kincaid Wade Lail Rita Jackson William Jacumin Kathy Johnson Deborah Hyde Joyce Huffman Tim Icard Ricky Hoyle Vickie Hoyle Merlin Hughes Earl Huffman Deborah Hurst Linda Ingle Tannya Hogen Glenda Holler Revonda Hoyle 2 | ; } 1 | ll ul rs « Hardee's A. Tim Garrou, contrary to most Algebra I students, enjoys his work. B. Quest for survival proves to be too much as Joey Williams, Willie Bradshaw, and Ricky Smith sneak off to Hardee’s for a “real’” hamburger. C. Kelly Ross, Willy Bradshaw, Benny Lutz, Keith Kennedy and John Heilman find that three minutes between classes is not always enough. Audrey Little Dennis Lloyd Grant Lowman Rosella Lunsford Benjamin Lutz Kathy Maltba Cheryl Martin Mike Martinat Danny Mason Jesse Mathis Cheryl Melton Mark Micol Joe Morris Kenneth Morrow Steve Morrow Pam Mosteller Wanda Murray Roland Myers Lynn McAllister David McBrayer Julie McClure Tom McCoury Donald McCracken Rex McCracken Walter McCracken Wanda McDaniel Elaine McEntire Dean McGee Tammy McGuire Tim McGuire Freshmen 129 Vickie McGuire Linda McLean Mark Newton Lynn Owens John Pascal Cheryl Pitman Cindy Ramsey Tammy Rhor Arnold Mcintosh Brian Newton Robin Odom Eddie Pascal Richard Piercy Cecelia Ramsey Jimmie Reid Tim Robinso John Pascal puts his mouth to good use. Caught up in the confusion, Tammy Rhoney and Louise Sturgill find the halls of VHS could be wider. Minnie Mouse comes to life as Audrey Little captivates the spirit of Home- coming. Wade Lail, David Bowman, Mike Martinat, and Robert Stamey support their class in cheering competition. 130 Freshmen Kelly Ross Teresa Sanders Scott Setzer Greg Shell Mike Shuffler Danny Shuping Randy Shuping Billy Sipes Cheryl Smith Mark Stafford Debra Smith Robert Stamey Ricky Smith Jerry Stines Jimmy Southerland Jeff Stoner Louise Sturgill Billy Sturgill Linda Townsend Terry Triplett Henry Watson Rocky Winebarger Craig Widenhouse Pam Wright Joey Williams Robert York Martha Willis Chuck Zimmerman al bi e¢ a | i ad te wert cad = Freshmen 131 Debbie Abee Billy Abernethy Ronnie Baker Mark Benfield Margaret Bliss Jeana Abee Harriet Abernethy Larry Baker William Benfield Danny Bridges { U e al ts ee Jerry Abee Terry Annas Tim Barker Hal Berry John Brittian Arlene Abernathy Gidget Auton Patty Barlowe Belinda Blevins Barbara Brown Common Goal Students of the Rutherford College and Valdese eighth grades found them- selves working for acommon goal— VHS. Valdese eighth grades accepted the challenge of creativity. Instruction by a fulltime art teacher enlightened and drew closer to perfection the cre- ative abilities of various students. Music became a means of expression for those interested in band and chorus while others dramatically inclined found acting and public speaking to be their areas of fulfillment. All stu- dents found themselves involved in still another area of creativity — P.E.— with dancing and mastery of trampo- line techniques. A talent show tied together the year’s activities to reveal how well they had accepted their challenge. The RC students like those of Valdese found physical fitness a must. Students also exercised their minds as they studied the past, which included rec- ipes, medicine, culture, log cabins, transportation, a trip to old Salem, and research on old homes in the commu- nity. Heritage Day, May 16, was a finale to their efforts. Dressing in costumes typical of the 18th and 19th centuries, they ate homepacked lunches in an “outdoor” fashion along a nature trail. Both groups with this preparation were ready to merge into a single body at VHS. A. Heading the student council at Rutherford College are A. Day (P), W. Benfield (S), L. Turner (T), and W. Daye (VP). Delores Buchanan Ricky Buff B. EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM: D. Pendergrass, R. Garrison, J. Hyde, T. Rhoney, K. Brinkley, R. Rhoney, K. Shell, G. Fisher, J. Rhyne, B. Conner, T. McGee, J. Abee, F. Street, T. Rhoney, T. Pons, C. Dillingham, M. Benfield, L. Baker, J. Hyde, R. Deal, K. Powell. Bernice Buchanan Scott Buchanan 132 Earl Burns, Jr. Janie Butler Tammy Canipe Mary Lee Carswell Clinton Childers Kenneth Church Nancy Church Walter Church Clyde Clements Donna Coffey Terry Conklin Ronald Alan Connelly Brian Conner Kevin Cook Johnny Costner Ruby Louise Danner Lillian Anita Day Wayne Keven Daye Donna Deal Susan Deaton Clyde Dillingham Kathy Dockery Chuck Drum James Edwards Ann Elmore Kevin Farris Gantt Fisher Janice Fulton Robbie Garrison Janice Glazebrook Gary Goins Barbara Greene Freddie Harmon Ricky Heavner Lois Hoilman Deborah Green Doug Greene Frieda Harmon Mikie Hedrick Deborah Holmai Ronnie Green Carol Ann Guigou Lisa Hart Carl Hefner Debra Hoyle Rebecca Hoyle Billy Hyde Charles Johnson Annette Lambert Ricky Hoyle Jeff Hyde Becky Keever Teresa Lambert Tim Huffman Jerry Hyde Jack Lackey George Lanier Mark Hughes Jeff Jacumin Danny Lail Charles Lawrence 134 Eighth Grade Kathy LeQuire Patty Link Pam Lowdermilk Donna Lowman Charles Lunsford Tina Lutz Mike Martin Mike Morris Debra Murray Phyllis McCloud Renee McClure Carol McCracken Lovann McCurry Sheree McMahan Myra McNeely Janet Newton Debbie O’Quinn Mary O’Quinn Danny Pendegrass Rexanna Pennell Mirium Perrou ae Cindy Plemmons A. Margaret Bliss with the aid of Tina Lutz and Patty Bar- lowe hopes to accomplish the task before her. B. Studies in science send Robin Powell into a world of daydreams. C. Square ball is one of the many activities that Ricky Rhoney, Terry Annas, Billy Vaught, Gary Wilson, Jeff Hyde and Charles Johnson participate in for PE. D. Charles Laurence finds that pleasant surroundings create a good atmosphere for learning. Kevin Poarch Susan Pons Tim Pons James Powell 135 Kenny Powell Mike Powell Robin Powell Candy Rector Shawn Rector Lisa Reece Dotty Reed Karen Wilson Ricky Rhoney Tim Rhoney Jimmy Rhyne Donna Robinson Tammie Sanders Kim Setzer Keith Shell Mike Shuffler Rhonda Shuping Tim Skidmore Coleen Smith Robert Stines Cynthia Story Farral Street Dallis Sturgill Linda Tester Steven Tomlinson Linda Turner Billy Vaught Gary Walker Diane Warlick Barbara Watson Noel White Robert White Dean Wilkie D. Brian Williams Dana Williams EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM: (FR) A. Lam- bert, K. Wilson, J. Glasbrook, C. Plemmons, M. Carswell (BR) D. Abee, C. Guigou, J. Abee, D. Coffey, F. Harmon, B. Hoyle, G. Auton, D. Warlick, T. Canipe, D. Deal. EIGHTH GRADE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM: (FR) R. Gar- rison, B. Conner, T. Rhoney, G. Fisher, J. Abee, M. Ben- field (BR) C. Hefner, J. Hyde, R. Rhoney, W. Daye, C. Johnson, K. Shell. EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS: J. Abee, D. Robinson, P. Link, J. Butler, T. Lambert, S. Pons, L. Reece. Being comfortable as well as paying attention are essential to the studies of Debbie O’Quinn, Debbie Green, and Ronnie Baker. 137 Students Attain High Honors Outstanding students ranked in great numbers at VHS. Some excelled in the scholastic field, others in the leadership and service fields. These as well as many others helped make VHS the fine school it is. A. Honor Students obtaining a 3.75 grade point during high school are L. Keever, L. Cooper, G. Davis, L. Edwards, M. Myers, A. Guigou, R. Deaton, and A. Garrou. Top eight Juniors serving as Jr. Mar- shals: A. Lail, D. Wallace, C. Arnold, C. Smith, M. Brittain, K. Norris, L. Stephens, and R. Fletcher. Betty Crocker Homemaker Award goes to L. Cooper... Also a state finalist. L. Braswell served VHS well as the first female student body President. She was also awarded the DAR Citizenship Award. R. Fletcher, demonstrating very high academic ability, was nominated and accepted at the 1973 Governor’s School. Association Library Club Officers: B. Henson, R. Carswell. Delegates to 1973 Boys’ State: T. Garrou, G. Cannon, and D. Rust. President of the State Health Careers Club is D. Metsger. Leading the Class of ’73 with great en- thusiasm is D. Boone. 1973 Girls’ State Delegates: V. Eckerd, D. Wallace. Outstanding Students 139 Gs oles S raed — a GJ bad It cont do it by itself so Lend a hel ing hand ( Earth Week ) April 50 - May 4 The Scene: Valdese High School. Time: Friday, April 6, 1973, Facts: No classes for over three hours! No living person found in the whole building! (On a school day!) Unusual activities in the amphitheater: Persons attired in unusual and outlandish dress. Mrs. Donna Tidwell walk- ing around with an exposed stomach. Mr. Jerry Murray sporting the new afro hairstyle. Two rogues resembling pirates (believed to be Sam Wilkinson and Mrs. Alma Reitzal, (who later appeared in a chartruse hot pants outfit.) Conclusions: A strange virus has infected the entire high school (Spring Fever), and it’s HAPPY DAY!!! Students expressed their love and concern for our earth as they sponsored ‘Earth Week.” The school campus and buildings were cleaned thoroughly by the students. During the entire week each homeroom collected bottles and paper. Posters expressing the beauty of the earth decorated the halls. Earth Day, Happy Day 141 LIMO 142 Graduation Class of ’73 Pays Final Tribute May 31, 1973 marked the conclusion of four long years of hard work for 94 VHS Seniors. Commencement activities began with the Baccalaureate Sermon given by Reverend Richard Blackwell on Sunday night at the First Baptist Church. In between Class Day prac- tices, Seniors took time out for an afternoon of eating, drinking, and swimming at the Class Picnic. Upper- classmen went on the “Final Maneu- vers” of their Army life and converted to civilians during Class Day 1973. Finally the night the Senior Class had waited twelve years for arrived. A beautiful sunset set the Old Colony Amphitheater aglow as an overflowing crowd listened to the impressive address of the Commencement speaker, Dr. Edward G. Latch, Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. After the presentation of awards, Mr. Sam Brinkley awarded the prized diplomas to the Class of ’73. Senior Class President David Boone led his classmates as tassels were turned and the Alma Mater was sung. Graduation 1973 proved to be a happy night for some and asad night for others. B. Suzanne Burris happily receives the Faculty Award. C. Class President David Boone introduces the speaker. D. Marked as one of the finest graduation speakers, Dr. Edward Latch gives advice to the Class of ’73. E. Class Mascots: Cheryl Ledford, Ray Benfield, Jr. F. Libby Braswell joyfully receives her reward for twelve years of work and service. G., H., |. Waiting for the final step, Seniors take a minute to reminisce over twelve years spent together. Graduation 143 INSURANC AGENCY UPSTAIRS OR hersssinsignat itp Valdese Insurance Agency | 4 . urniture mee 88 A a Morganton Hardware 144 The Yellow Pages RFA Rg ci : The Ceramic Shop ve : suaresogel i The Yellow Pages 145 Gourmets Love Cheese House During Christmas vacation, why not take a trip to Europe through the GEORGE SHIPP TRAVEL AGENCY. Cal- culate the cost with an adding machine from DEAL TYPEWRITER. Then. visit LAZURUS to catch up with European Morganton, N. C. fashions. Try a new look with cosmetics from CORNWELL DRUG. To accen- tuate those new clothes, match them up with new shoes from BELKS. Are you a tape bug? To find Alice Cooper or Jethro Tull’s latest hits, stop j by SUNSHINE LANE. Then stop by the Deal Typewriter CHEESE HOUSE to get a submarine, or S ° ervice try making one yourself with fresh cold cuts from the WALDENSIAN MARKET. BETTER HOMES in Valdese has a com- plete supply of new brand-name appli- ances. Hickory, N.C. George Shipp Travel Agency 80 Fourth Street Hickory, N. C. ; es? : ‘ Shes nt RAAKRRMAAR RARE BAM BM + ay % 4 4 es 2 (ge) = 2, Some eB) YW) C ickory, N H Valdese Jewelers cs 148 The Yellow Pages Top Tunes Heard On WSVM To hear about the newest line of lug- gage at the VALDESE JEWELERS and what's playing at the CAROLINA THEATRE, listen to WSVM. If your car needs a tune-up, visit CITY BRAKE AND ALIGNMENT. Many Home Ec. students buy sewing supplies at KATY’S. Trying a new recipe? First stop by DUNCAN’S SUPERETTE. But, if you’re too tired to cook, the MILLSTONE FISH CAMP has great food. Vending machines are supplied by SERVOMA- TION. Rent your tux for Jr.-Sr. from WEST DEAL’S in Hickory. Buy that en- gagement ring from COLE’S JEWELERS. Save for it at VALDESE SAVINGS AND LOAN. Colonial Lanes Carolina Theatre Hickory Drive-In Theatre Hickory, N. C. I Wi VOUR FRIENDLY JEWELER Hickory, N. C. umaltilistone Fish am ] Classics Sold at Bumbargers At VALDESE MANUFACTURING, ee dyers try to produce exact colors in ee « City Market their thread. Need help with book re- ise ports? Stop by BUMBARGER’S or HICKORY BIBLE CENTER to pick up Cliff notes. If you’re buying a home, get FRANKLIN ELECTRIC SERVICE to do the wiring. For the freshest meat, visit CITY MARKET. New cars need insurance from NATIONWIDE INSUR- ANCE. Start that new house by getting CITY READY MIX to pour the founda- tion. Hickory Bible Center Bumbarger s Hickory, N. C. Hickory, N. C. FRANKLIN ELECTRIC SERVICE | HIM BI Ged YMDESE. NO! 7 Nationwide Insurance ty Ready Mix NGA SoS 150 The Yellow Pages The Yellow Pages 151 UO YL a) a 7) =“ 3 oe Red Norman Printing Valdese, N. C. 152 The Yellow Pages Pon’s Delicatessen Morganton, N. C. Rader’s Ham Is A Treat WALDENSIAN BAKERIES is famous for its fresh baked bread. For any repair jobs needed, VALDESE AUTO PARTS is the answer. Need a baby bed? Then drop by MORGANTON HARDWARE. BURKYARNS of Valdese is known for its fine quality yarn. When you decide to build, let C L BUILDERS do the work. Keep your home warm with oil heat from CITY OIL COMPANY. While you’re waiting on your tires to be serviced, enjoy a pizza at PON’S DELICATESSEN. Have your clothes cleaned by the professionals at BRITT LAUNDRY. Everyone loves country ham so why not fix it for supper? The place to get it is RADERS. If you plan to go to college, a typewriter from CAROLINA OFFICE SUPPLY would come in handy. M M FLOWERS makes beautiful corsages. Writing a book? have RED NORMAN print it. For a sporty, new Pinto, see EARL FRANKLIN MOTORS. The Yellow Pages 153 City Motor Company Muses Sells Best Sellers Finance that new furniture from DREXEL ENTERPRISES with a loan from BURKE COUNTY SAVINGS AND LOAN. For a new image, try a sporty new car from CITY MOTOR COMPANY. Bills . get you down? First visit the NORTH- Valdese, N.C. WESTERN BANK to get help with a budget, and then switch to JE’s. The SAV-A-CENTER offers its products at discount prices. To keep up with weekly specials, read the VALDESE NEWS. The MUSES BOOK STORE, in Morganton, has an excellent selection of the best books. Anyone planning to go into business needs to stop by CAROLINA OFFICE SUPPLY and look over their office machines. Burke County Savings and Loan Morganton, N. C. i The Yellow Pages 155 C ished Weekly Valdese, N HEROIC ACTION “Publ WY) S o 2 a) WV) o aS, (ae) = o ce al ickory, H Morganton Tire Store Morganton, N. C. rexel Market Gro. - ¢ Drexel, N. C. 156 The Yellow Pages . Burke Furniture Center Morganton, N. C. Roses Stocks Party Favors Building a new home is a great ex- perience, if you let BRINKLEY LUMBER CO. contract it. To keep your lawn looking good, visit KIRKSEY’S. Since old appliances just won't do in anew home, hurry to MAJOR ELECTRIC CO. to look over their supply. That new furniture can be purchased at BURKE FURNITURE. For expert grading of a new driveway, contact LOWMAN CONSTRUCTION. If anew car does not fit your budget, J |] USED CARS has a fine selection to suit any needs and new tires can be purchased at MORGANTON TIRE CO. Afterwards, drop by the BURGER BAR for a quick lunch. If you plan to fix your own, pick up the fixings at DREXEL MARKET AND GROCERY. ROSES is the place to go for school supplies. ee ABP Bide: , ff ® ‘ Village Inn Serves Favorite See GRIFFIN MASONRY to solve that : ILLAGE special building problem. CRESTLINE NN manufactures a fine line of early-Ameri- Pa SRG ibe ne ee can furniture to furnish that new home. Fine quality household goods are found at UNION HARDWARE. After your car has been repaired and filled with gas at FIRESTONE, go fora quick lunch or snack at COLONIAL ‘ ; SODA SHOP. Or if you prefer more Vi | lage | nn Pizza exotic fare, the VILLAGE INN of Hickory can fill the bill. Parlor Visit the IDEAL BEAUTY SHOP for professional haircuts and other groom- ing needs. To match that new hair-do, pick up some new clothes from the STYLE SHOP. Ready to pop the ques- i tion? First pick out a diamond ring Hickory, N. CG from the JEWEL BOX, 158 The Yellow Pages Firestone Home an Auto Supplies Firestone ) Morganton, N. C. Colonial Soda Shop — mr = som, a mt ites Valdese, N. C. The Yellow Pages 159 Morganton, N. C. 2 Alba-Waldensian Incorporated 160 The Yellow Pages Everett Chevrolet Jeans Sold At Janie’s AT One of America’s leading manufac- turers, ALBA-WALDENSIAN INC. spe- cializes in knit-wear and hosiery. Buy a suit and shoes at JANIE’S. POTEAT JEWELERS sells jewelry for all occasions. The GOLD SHOP offers just the right ° outfit for that special happening. To get H ickory, N. C there, what maak be rel fuse a nae Chevy from EVERETT CHEVROLET. Valdese families furnish their homes with lovely furniture from ELLER . BROTHERS FURNITURE. Pets are so . lovable, especially ones from the MERRI-WORLD OF PETS. Eller Bros. Furniture Morganton, N. C. a E Janie Outlet Store yee wr Chas. G. Poteat Jewelers DIAMONDS Morganton, N. C. THE MERRI-WORLD OF PETS Between Roses and Spainhours’ Outside Entrances To Mall The Yellow Pages 161 Webb’s Make Clear Photos Buying acar? Head for UNIFOUR MAZDA to get a great deal. Many in- surance plans are offered at the VAL- DESE INSURANCE AGENCY. You can have a party with supplies from DREXEL MARKET AND GROCERY. After the party, your clothes should be cleaned professionally and carefully by the VALDESE CLEANERS. The ROCK DRUG STORE has a complete fountain and drug counter. Fine jewelry is forever, so to get the best, visit LAUREEN JEWELERS. To get your pictures f developed in a hurry, see DAVID DEA- David TON. WEBB’S STUDIO makes pictures Deaton of all occasions. 162 The Yellow Pages The Yellow Pages 163 Henredon Morganton, N. C. Pon’s Insurance A Valdese Business Service 164 The Yellow Pages , Valdese, N ° C Valdese Flower Shop Gregory Jewelers Fred Drum Fred’s Shoe Repair Valdese Texaco Baxter’s MEN Store Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis Kincaid’s Superetfe Wilma’s Music Center Army-Navy Store Northwestern Business Mrs. Harold Mitchell Warlick Furniture Kenworth Sold At Barringer Henredon manufactures the finest quality furniture for the home. PON’S INSURANCE AGENCY can insure you against almost any kind of loss. Sports- wear, shoes, cosmetics, formal wear, men’s clothing — all these items and more are sold at BURAND’S. To keep your car on the go, depend on PRITCHARD’S GULF for gas. Many moving companies depend on BAR- RINGER GAITHER truck sales. Having trouble with income tax? Let VALDESE BUSINESS SERVICE help you out. SPAINHOUR’S of Hickory, is the place to get that prized formal for Jr.-Sr. Patrons S and M Fabrics Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boone M., J. Lloyd Rev. Ford G’Segner Rev. Paul Felker Mr. Glenn Yoder Steve Mowery Appliance Repair Maverick Mobile Homes Hickory Music Center Dr. John Shell Wachovia Bank The Yellow Pages 165 index A Abee, Cherie—54,83,114,115 Abee, Debbie—132,136,137 Abee, Greg—73,120 Abee, Jeana—132,137 Abee, Jerry—132,133,136 Abernathy, Arlene—132 Abernathy, Janet—38,65,114,115 Abernathy, Alan—126 Abernethy, Anna—15,18,75,82,99,104 Abernethy, Billy—132 Abernethy, Harriet—132 Aikens, Sharon—120 Andrews, Belinda—83,97,126 Andrews, Nancy—114,115 Andrews, Tim—17,33,58,63)95,39,104 Annas, Harold—66 Annas, Marc—66,126 Annas, Michael—90,95,120,126 Annas, Marianz-120 Annas, Teresa—120 Annas, Terry—135 Arnold, Cindy—35,39,91,96,114,115,119,138 Arnold, Donna—49,78,96,126 B Baker, Annemarie—97,126 Baker, Karen--38,54,83,114,115 Baker, Larry—132,133 Baker, Rick—16,19,34 50,52,60,61, 73,84,85,99,104,113,143 Baker, Ronnie—132,137 Baker, Tony—42,101,114 Ballard, Saridra—19, 38,120,122 Barker, Tim—132 Barlowe, Patty--134 Barnes, Marvin—51,52,69,120 Barus, Jennifer—50,51,65,126 Benfield, Joey—50,51,52,104,109, 143 Benfield, Karen—4,18,50,51,83, 126 Benfield, Mark—132,133,136 Benfieid, William—-132 Belk, Vickie —15,17,20,101,104 Benton, Roxie—28, 30,64,65,95,114,115 Berry, Hal—132 Berry, Kathy Ann—34,126 Berry, John—50,52,58,61,94,95,114 Berry, Karen—95,120,124 Berry, Keith—16,51,52,83, 100,104 Berry, Mark—19,101,104 Berry, Randy—120,124 Berry, Ricky—126 Biddix, Hajji—96,120 Blevins, Belinda—132 Bliss, Margaret— 132,134 Boone, David—33,34,83,90,96,97,104,107, 139,142 Bonner, Robert—-17,66,67,83,120 Bounous, Caroline—34,37,48,84,126 Bounous, Connie--5,15,17,28,29,50,51,52, 64,65,74,75.76,85,89,92,95,99,104 Bounous, John—19,74,92,95,120 Bounous, Louis—3,5,17,39,58,61,62,63,73, 83,95,96,99,114 Bowman, Brenda—65,120 Bowman, David—36,126,137 Bowman, Karen—126 Bradshaw, Manley—126, 128,129 Braswell, Libby—64,65,76,82,83,85,91,95, 104,138,142 Braswell, Francis—120 Braswell, Nancy—50,96,104,156 Bridges, Danny—132 Bridges, Ginger—33,114 Brinkley, Kathy—83,91,96,120,123 Brinkley, Kenneth—132,133 Brittain, Gail—42,88,89,101,104 Brittain, John—132 Brittain, Mike —58,68,69,76,95,114,138 Brown, Barbara—132 Brown, Danny—120,140 Brown, Jackie—45,105 Browning, Kay—19,55,75,84,91,114,117 Buchanan, Ann—5,18,29,50,51,52,89,92,98, 98,99,105 Buchanan, Bernice—132 Buchanan, Brenda—120,125 Buchanan, Bruce—114 Buchanan, David—32,74,75,83,95,120,125 Buchanan, Delores—132 Buchanan, Diane—38,49,105 Buchanan, Jerry—73,95,120 Buchanan, Kathy—89,100,105 Buchanan, Scott--132 Buchanan, Scott—36,126 Buchanan, Shane Buchanan, Susan—95,105 Buchanan, Venie—46,93,97,120,141 Buff, Ricky—132 Bumgarner, Dale—120 Bumgarner, Holly—47,126 Burgess, Bert—74,92,95,121 Burns, Bo—33,53,114,115,158 Burns, Earl—132,133 Burris, Suzanne—15,18,78,79,83,89,90,91, 95,105,142,163 Butler, Bill—66,70,71,126 Butler, Janie—132,137 Butler, Mary Louise—50,51,52,71,77,92,98, 99,105 Cc Campbell, Laura—101,114 Campbell, Mark—19,58,95,101,105 Campbell, Omega—32,37,121 Campbell, Wanda—126 166 Index Canipe, Tammy—133,136 Cannon, Greg—39,84,114,115,139 Capps, Donna—6,28,50,51,114,115 Carroll, Nancy—50,51,99,114,115 Carswell, Brad—114,115 Carswell, Carol Anne—46,126 Carswell, Cindy—101,114 Carswell, Mary Lee—133,136 Carswell, Ricky —95,96,97,121,139 Carswell, Teresa—50,51,52,114 Causby, Randy—31,66,67,73,90,121 Causby, Cindy—126 Chapman, Mark—63,70,94,95,114 Chapman, Rex Childers, Clinton—133 Childers, Robin—50,51,105 Church, Barbara Church, Chris Church, Karen—15,17,77,78,79,83,95, 105,163 Church, Kenneth—133 Church, Nancy—133 Church, Walter—133 Clements, Clyde—133 Clements, Jo—121 Cline, Mark—5,33,34,58,61,73,85,95,99, 105,113 Coffey, Donna—133,137 Coffey, Gary—127 Coffey, Jimmy—61,66,69,73,127 Coffield, Robert—101,105 Coleman, Cartez—114 Conktin, Terry—133 Connelly, Ronald—133 Conner, Brian-—133,136 Cook, Kevin—133 Cook, Ronaid—121 Cooper, Linda—55,83,88,89,96,105,138 Costner, Johnny—133 Coulter, Terry—114,115 Cox, Steve—-58,59,61,69,73,90,95,99, 105,113 Cox, Steven—45,127 Cromwell, Ricky—30,127 Crowder, Randy—101,106 D Dale, Teresa—49,92,98,115,153 Danner, Debra——127 Danner, Jackie—127 Danner, Ruby—133 Davis, Ginny—38,49,89, 106,138 Davis, Joe—5 Davis, Lora Sue—12,121 Day, Lillian—-132,133 Day, Peggy—29,38,46,71,75,83,99,106 Day, Sharon—121 Daye, Wayne—132,133,136 Deal, Delano—43,101,106 Deal, Donna—133,137 Deal, Kay-—50,52,88,89,99,106, 161 Deal, Rick—133 Deal, Roy—121 Deal, Teresa—127 Deaton, Rita—15,18,78,79,83,89,94,95,96, 106,138 Deaton, Susan—133 Denton, Jerry : Dillingham, Clyde—52,133 Dillingham, Franklyn—66,73,127 Dillingham, Larry—17,50,58,59,60,63,73,94, 95,121 Dingler, Martha—33,97,115 Dockery, Kathy—133 Drum, Chuck—-133 Drum, Mary Beth—17,18,53,100,106,107 Duncan, Janet—99,106 Duncan, Edgar—127 Dye, Charles—41,115 Dye, Debra—85,95,121 E Eckard Valerie—48,49,83,89,91,96,115,139 Edwards, Doug—127 Edwards, James—133 Edwards, Jan—36,78,83,96,97,127 Edwards, Leslie—15,18,83,88,89,91,106,107, 108,138 Elmore, Ann—133 Elmore, Sherry—127 English, Larry—93,127 F Farris, Kevin——133 Felker, Alan—127 Fields, Diana—101,115 Fisher, Gantt—133,136 Fletcher, Clark—66,92,127 Fletcher, Jack—127 Fletcher, Randy—39,49,63,74,83,90,115, 117,138 Fox, Ralph—127 Fox, Tim—49,73,90,95,127 Franklin, Connie—18,50, 107 Franklin, Kenneth—-88,101,107 Franklin, Teddy—44,121 Franklin, Mark—48,69,92,121 Fulton, Janice—133 Fulton, Tim—127 Frizsell, Bobby—43,101,107 Frizsell, Terry—100,121 G Gallagher, Charles—17,33,50,83,84,90,92, 96,121 Gantt, Ronnie Gardner, Danny—121 Garland, Lyle—127 Garmon, Kenneth—121 Garrison, Bert—33,39,62,63,74,75,83,90,91, 95,106,107,143 Garrison, Robbie—133.136 Garrou, Ann—15,18,49,82,83,85,89,91,96, 107,138 Garrou, Tommy—3,39,115,139 Garrou, Kathy—127 Garrou, Kyle—121,141 Garrou, Tim—73,127,128 Giles, Linda—115 Glasbrook, Erika—92,127 Glasbrooks, Mary—64,65,93,95,121 Glazebrook, Janice—133,136 Goins, Gary—134 Goins, Garry—36,127 Goins, Sheila—44,115,116 Graham, Kim—95,127 Graham, Sharon—65,75,95,115 Gray, William Green, Deborah—134,137 Green, Mary Ann—46,97,99,115,116 Green, Ronald Green, Ronnie—134 Greene, Alva—127 Greene, Barbara—134 Greene, Doug—134 Greene, Douglas Grigg, Teresa—107,143 Guarino, Teresa—127 Guigou, Alex—5,33,49,58,59,61,73,76,77,83, 84,91,95,99,107,138,143 Guigou, Carol Ann—134,137 Guigou, Elizabeth—19,48,84,96,121 Guigou, Kevin—48,83,93,122 H Hall, Robert Hallman, Glenda—127,151 Hamby, Randall—127, Hamby, Robin—17,55,78,79,83,95,115, 116,140 Hamm, Steve—58,100,101,107 Hammond, Ann—19,48,91,96,122 Harmon, Freddie—134 Harmon, Frieda, 134,137 Harris, Chris—92,122 Harris, John—127 Hart, Lisa—134 Hartman, Pete—39,96,107 Heafner, James—101,116 Heavner, Ricky—134 Heavner, Ricky—36,127 Heavner, Ronnie—58,66,127 Hedrick, Mike—134 Hefner, Carl—134,136 Hefner, Mike—91,96,122 Heilman, John—127,129 Heilman, Philip—127 Heilman, Rie—116 Hemmings, Virginia—42,106 Henry, Judy—50,51,99,120,122 Helton, Terry—20,54,82,85, 107,113,140 Hensley, Tommy—122 Henson, Brenda—96,122,139 Hice, Kyle—61,66,67,70,122 Hildebran, Dean—127 Hogan, Annette—41,45,99,107,147 Hogan, Jerry—66,122 Hogan, Tannya—34,84,128 Hoilman, Lois—134 Hoilman, Luther—50,96,97,122 Holler, Glenda—128 Holman, Deborah—134 Horne, Wanda—107 Hoyle, Debra—134 Hoyle, John—45,122 Hoyle, Rebecca—134,137 Hoyle, Revonda—128 Hoyle, Ricky—134 Hoyle, Ricky—128 Hoyle, Vickie—37,95,128 Hudson, Miles—115 Huffman, Albert—50,58,59,60,61,68,69,72, 73,83,90,95,99,107,108,113,143 Huffman, Earl—67,96,128 Huffman, Charles—70,95,116 Huffman, Joyce—93,128 Huffman, Maria—93,122 Huffman, Mildred—50,116 Huffman, Tim—134 Huffman, Timothy Hughes, Mark—134 Hughes, Merlin—18,128 Huneycutt, Allan—17,27,66,67,73,93,94, 95,122 Hurst, Deborah—51,73,128 Hyde, Billy—134 Hyde, Debra—128 Hyde, Jeff—134,135 Hyde, Jerry—133,134,136 Hyde, Richard—58 ,61,63,70,71,83,90,94,95, 96,99,122 Hyde, Teresa—101,108 | Icard, Tim—39,93,128 Ingle, Gail—47,128 Jacumin, Jeff—134 Jacumin, William—127,128 Jackson, Rita—128 Jenkins, Alan—122 Johnson, Charles—134,135,136 Johnson, Kathy—46,128 K Keever, Becky—134 Keever, Laura—14,15,16,17,78,79,83,93,95, 138,161 Kennedy, Jeff—66,108,122 Kennedy, Keith—36,90,128,129 Kennedy, John—43,101,108 Kincaid, Audrey—4,16,17,55,83,96,115,116 Kincaid, Dean—73,122 Kincaid, Kim—34,83,99,128 iE Laboda, Jerry—116 Lackey, Jack—134 Lackey, Mary—101,116 Lail, Audrey—41,89,115,116,138 Lail, Butch—101,108,150 Lail, Danny—134 Lail, Stanley—122 Lail, Teresa—18,50,53,94,95,115,116,117,147 Lail, Wade—128,131 Lambert, Annette—134,136 Lambert, Connie—6,18,41,65,85,92,95,108 Lambert, Debbie—17,55,64,78,79,91,95,115, 116,119 Lambert, Teresa—75,134,137 Lane, Ricky—95,122 Lanier, Deborah—46,93,96,97,122,141 Lanier, George—134 Lanier, Patty—42,101,108 Lankford, John—33,58,59,61,83,99,113 Lankford, Mary—50,52,95,115,116 Laurence, Charles—134,135 Lawrence, Gail—92,123 Lawrence, Lynn—19,42,84,92,101, 108 Ledford, Elizabeth—128 Ledford, Freddy—73,90,108 Ledford, Kay—18,50,51,52,98,115,116 Ledford, Dawn—64,65,75,76,128 Ledford, Vickie—51,73,128 Leger, Buddy—5,41,58,95,108 LeQuire, Kathy—135 Link, Patty—135,137 Little, Audrey—8,78,83,97,129,130 Lloyd, Dennis—129 Lowdermilk, Pam—135 Lowdermilk, Teresa—18,93,115,116,118 Lowman, Donna—135 Lowman, Doris—50,108 Lowman, Norma—65,83,122,123 Lowman, Kenneth—16,42,58,76,101,108 Lowman, Grant—67,70,71,129 Lowman, Philip—95,123 Lunsford, Charles—135 Lunsford, Rosella—129 Lutz, Benjamin—129 Lutz, Tina—134,135 M Maltba, Kathy Ann—129 Martin, Cheryl—99,129 Martin, Diane—6,101,116,152 Martin, Kathy—83,98,99,115,117 Martin, Marcella—41,88,89,98,99,108 Martin, Mike—135 Martin, Robert—19,20,50,51,52,108,113 Martinat, Junior —58,61,62,72,73,83,84 95, 116,117 Martinat, Mide—129,131 Mason, Danny—129 Mathis, Jessie —40,127,129 Mathis, Robert—101,117 Melton, Cheryl—129 Metcalf, Kent—20,66,73,123 Messer, Regena—108 Metsger, Cindy—50,51,88,89,99,109 Metsger, Denise—19,83,93, 123,139 Micol, Mark—5,20,63,74,84,96,129 Miller, Mary Beth—45,50,51,52,98,99,109 Milligan, Peggy—97,117,141 Moody, Wesley Moose, Claudette—123 Morris, Mike—135 Morris, Joseph—129 Morris, Jan—15,30,46,75,91,99,105,108,109 Morrow, Kenneth—36,52,66,93,95,129 Morrow, Steve—66,84,90,129 Mosteller, Pam—129 Mourglea, Janet—101,117,118 Moyers, Sherry—28,50,51,52,92,98,99, 109,140 Mull, Frances—5,15,16,18,50,51,52,98,99, 109,140 Murray, Debra—135 Murray, Wanda—129 Munday, Tommy—20,117 Myers, Marie—8,14,15,18,79,83,88,89,91, 94,95,109,138 Myers, Roland—6,20,67,70,71,96,129 McAllister, Lynn—129 McBrayer, David—101,129 McBrayer, Mike—20,33 ,43,101,109,140 McCloud, Phyllis—135 MeClure, Julie—129 McClure, Keith—54,101,117 McClure, Kile—28,50,52,72,73,95,113,117 McClure, Pam—92,123 McClure, Renee—135 McCorkle, Teresa—5,31,41,98,99,109 McCoury, Thomas—129 McCracken, Carol—135 McCracken, Donald—129 MeCracken, Karen—101 McCracken, Rex—129 MeCracken, Robin—117 McCracken, Walter—129 McCurry, Lovann—135 McDaniel, Cheryl—42,88,89,109 MeDaniel, Wanda—129 McDonald, Dennis—115,123 McEntire, Elaine—75,129 McGee, Erwin—129 McGee, Russell—121,123 McGee, Terry—133,135 McGuire, Steve—50,52,58,59,61,68,69,72, 73,95,117,141 McGuire, Tammy—36,71,78,83,96,97,129 McGuire, Tim—66,129 McGuire, Vickie—78,96,97,130 McIntosh, Arnold—130 McKinney, Phyliss—99,117 McLean, Linda—130. McLean, David—115,117 McMahan, Sheree—135 McNeely, Maynard—123 McNeely, Myra—135 McRary, Barry—40,58,94,95,117 N in Newton, Ann—18,101,117 Newton, Brian—130 Newton, Janet—135 Newton, Mark—26,130,144 Nicholes, Carolyn—51,52,123 Norris, Karen—16,49,91,96,115,117,138 Oo Oaks, Cathy—15,16,28,29,50,51,52,75,92,98, 99,106,109 Odom, Derrick—44,50,51,115,118 Odom, Robin—64,65,130 Ogle, Keith—61,66,70,71,123 O’Quinn, Debbie—135,137 O’Quinn, Mary—135 Owens, David—50,51,52,92,123 Owens, Lynn—95,130 P. Page, Cindy—50,51,52 Pascal, Edmond—73,130 Pascal, John—50,51,130,131 Pearson, Lana—42,109 Pearson, Byron—61,66,68,69,73,95,123 Pearson, James—123 Pendergrass, Danny—133,135 Pendergrass, Debbie—98,123 Pennell, Rexanna—135 Perrou, Miriam—135 Piercy, Jannette—64,65,95,118 Piercy, Richard—66,67,130 Pitman, Chery!—130 Plemmons, Cindy—135,136 Poarch, Kevin—135 Poarch, Sherry—93,123 Poe, Jimmy—17,123 Pons, Jane—84,123,141 Pons, Nadine—51,143 Pons, Susan—135,137 Pons, Tim—133,135 Powell, Ernest—66,123 Powell, James—135 Powell, Kenny—133,135 Powell, Mike—136 Powell, Robin—136 Q Queen, Ellen—65,95,119,123 Queen, Lisa—40,45,109,163 Queen, Tony—30,34,73,90,107,109,113,143 R Ramsey, Cynthia—130 Ramsey, Cecelia—130 Rash, Sherry—33,50,53,89,115,118 Rector, Candy—136 Rector, Karen—93,123 Rector, Kenneth—123 Rector, Linda—18,88,96,97,109,141 Rector, Shawn—136 Reece, Doug.—61,66,123 Reece, Jan—43,100,101,109,143 Reece, Lisa—135,137 Reed, Dotty—136 Reid, Jimmie—130 Reid, Randy—121,124 Rhoney, Karen—136 Rhoney,Karen—97,124 Rhoney, Ricky—133, 135,136 Rhoney, Tammy—78,130 Rhoney, Teddy—133,136 Rhoney, Tim—51,52,133 Rhyne, Jim—133 Rhyne, Maria—38,109, 143 Rhyne, Mark—58,124 Robinson, Cheryl—93,124 Robinson, Dennis—124 Robinson, Donna—136,137 Robinson, Kathy—101,118 Robinson, Roger—124 Robinson, William—66,100,110 Robinson, Tim—66,67,73,95,130 Rollins, Rhonda—17,18,19,20,39,83,91,124 Ross, Kelly—129,131 a Ross, Kevin—17,62,63,84,85,118 Rust, David—39,93,95,115, 118,139 Rust, Donald—90,91 ,114,124 S Sams, Ginger—115,118 Sanders, Tammie—136 Sanders, Teresa—65,131 Satterwhite, Keith—35,115,118 Seagle, Diana Searcy, Stuart—16,63,73,83,84,90,91,94,95, 96,110,113 Setzer, Kevin—20,50,51,115,118 Setzer, Kim—136 Setzer, Scott—70,95,131,141 Setzer, Tracey—35,50,52,66,124 Shell, Greg—17,63,90,131 Shell, Keith—133,136 Shuffler, Michael—131 Shuffler, Mike—136 Shuping, Danny—131 Shuping, Randy—66, 131 Shuping, Rhonda—136 Simpson, Sammy—16,18,73, 115,118,140 Sipes, Bill—73,96,131 Skidmore, Tim—66,73,95,124,136 Smith, Beverly—118 Smith, Charleen—4,50,51,91,99,115,119,138 Smith, Cheryl—50,51,131 Smith, Coleen—136 Smith, Debra—131 Smith, Earl—115,119 Smith, Gita—26,99,124,141 Smith, Jackie —26,93,124,141 Smith, Jeff—119 Smith, Kathy—124,125 Smith, Kevin—26,35,50,84,90,124 Smith, Mickey—69,124 Smith, Richard—128,131 Smith, Rita—88,89,101,110 Southerland, James—66,131 Southerland, Kathy—93,99,124 Spivey, David—96,124 Stacy, Charles—50,51,52,124 Stacy, Wayne—29,50,52,110,140,143 Stamey, Kenneth—66,124 Stamey, Patsy—101,119 Stamey, Robert—131 Starnes, Joan—18,20, 100,101,119 Stephens, Larry—66,73,124 Stephens, Wayne—39,90,115,119,138 Stafford, Mark—47,131 Stines, Jerry—131 Stines, Robert—137 Stoner, Jeff—131 Story, Cynthia—-137 Street, Farral—133,137 Sturgill, Dallas—137 Sturgill, Elizabeth—45,130,131 Sturgill, William—131 a Taggart, Cathy—89,101,119 Tensely, Teresa—50,52,1.24 Tester, Linda—137 Thomas, Robert—48,50,110 Thompson, Cobb—70,71,77,82,83,85,90,96, 97,115,119 Tolbert, Elizabeth—125 Tomlinson, Bobby—119 Tomlinson, Steven—137 Townsend, Jack—20,101,119 Townsend, Linda—131 Travison, Chuck—50,115,119 Triplett, Terry—131 Turner, LaVenta—30,50,51,52,119 Turner, Linda—132,137 Turner, Robert—110 Turner, Ron—36 Turpin, Kenneth—121,125 Vv VanHorn, David—125 Vaughn, Jeff—17,18,19,33,39,58,59,60,62,63, 70,71,76,83,85,94,95,96,99,110 Vaught, Billy—135,137 Vinay, Robert—3,93,115,119 Ww Walker, Brenda—110 Walker, Diane—137 Walker, Gary—137 Wallace, Debbie—9,17,18,19,30,39,78,79, 83,84,91,117,119,138,139,140 Walsh, Debra—51,115,125 Ward, Bill—16,58,61,62,63,70,71,77,82,83,90, 95,115,119 Warlick, Brooks—4,50,51,125 Warlick, Diane—137 Warlick, Jeannine—18,92,98,115,119,153 Watson, Barbara—137 Watson, Eric—5,16,19,30,58,59,61,70,71,84, 85,90,95,110,143 Watson, Henry—66,131 Wheeling, Dru—38,50,51,52,84,125 Wheeling, Wayne—20,115 White, Noel—137 White, Robert—137 White, Royce—19,74,75,77,88,93,95,125 Whittington, Marie—34,50,51,52,110 Widenhouse, Spain—64,65,91,95,115,119 Widenhouse, Craig—73,131 Wilkie, Dean—137 Wilkie; Jerry Williams, Brian—137 Williams, Dana—134,137 Williams, Dana—54,125 Williams, Joey—36,128,131 Williams, Judy—33 Williams, Robert—40,73,115,119 Willis, Alan—58,61,66,67,70,125 Willis, Anita—125 Willis, Martha—131 Wilson, Karen—136, 137 Winebarger, Rocky—131 Woodward, Debra—110 Woodward, Ronda—115,116,119 Wright, Pam—37,50,131 Y Yancey; Van—101,119 Yates, Karen—35,125,141 York, Robert—66,68,69 ,71,73,131 Young, Robert—16,49,58,60,101,110 Young, Sandra—93,94,95,125 vi Zimmerman, Chuck—96,131,147 Zimmerman, Elaine—38,83,89,98,110 Zimmerman, Margaret—110 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mr, J. C. Draughn — Principal Mrs. Lana Smith — Advisor Mr. Leon Lewis — Delmar Representative Faculty and Students Index 167 ! do not know what | may appear to the world; But to myself | seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me. — Sir Isaac Newton