Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1959 volume:

SANDSPUR 2 PUBLISHED BY THE VHS SANDSPUR STAFF 3 JARRELL TILLMAN Editor NANCY PATTERSON Business Manager DEDICATION With the greatest love, respect, and admiration we, the seniors of VHS, dedicate the 1959 Sandspur to Miss Lougenia Gillis. Because of her patience, de- votion, and willingness to help others, her memory shall always be etched in our hearts. SEATED: H. C. Eberhardt, S. L. Mason, Mrs. D. L. Burns, chairman, and Mrs. Christie Patterson STANDING: Eddie Laws, Dr. F. G. Eldridge, Clement Greene, and Dr. Conrad Williams. Not pictured: Dr. Ralph Thaxton. BOARD OF EDUCATION V.H.S ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY The senior class of 1959 would like to express their sincere appreciation to the persons on the following pages for the guidance and knowledge which they have bestowed upon us this year. MARGUERITE FORD G.S.C.W.—A.B. Guidance Director Dean of Girls MRS. ELIZABETH DASHER MATHIS V.S.C.—A.B. Louisiana State College—B.S. School Librarian 8 STEVE PYRON Jacksonville State College—B.S. University of Alabama—M.A. Band Director MRS. MARY F. ROBERTS Limestone College—A.B. Latin mrs. w. r. McClure Western Kentucky Teachers College—A.B. Latin MRS. CLYDE E. CONNELL V.S.C.—A.B. English French MRS. HOLLIE HOWELL V.S.C.—A.B. World History MRS. WILLIAM WISENBAKER V.S.C.—A.B. World History FREDEVA STOKES OGLETREE Agnes Scott—A.B. University of Georgia—M.A. American History HARRY DALE Auburn—B.S., B.A. Sociology Civics Government MRS. DOUGLAS ROBINSON G.S.C.W.—A.B. Music Speech Psychology ALLEN WEBB J. A. WILSON Georgia Teachers College—B.S. Mercer—B.A. Shop Machine Shop BILL DAVIS South Georgia—B.S. Auburn—M.S. Physics Algebra Girls' Basketball Coach BILL BENNETT F.S.U.—B.S. University of Georgia—M.Ed. Social Studies Boys' Basketball Coach CARLTON ADAMS Georgia Teachers College—B.S. Civics Line Coach Junior Varsity Basketball Coach 10 ELEANOR HAAABRICK G.S.C.W.—B.S. Homemaking MRS. SALLY F. HUMPHRIES F.S.U.—B.S. Homemaking W. E. LOVE Georgia Teachers College—B.S. Oglethorpe University—M.A. General Math MRS. MARVIN EVANS Winthrop—A.B. Peabody—M.A. Mathematics MRS. SMITH COLEMAN V.S.C.—A.B. Algebra Geometry Trigonometry II MRS. JOSEPH B. BRANDON Winthrop College—A.B. General Science MARY FRANCES RAY Judson College—A.B. Biology General Science MRS. GRADY MASSEY V.S.C.—B.S. Columbia University—M.S. Biology Chemistry MARTHA ASHLEY FREEMAN V.S.C.—B.S. Science Algebra 12 BILLY GRANT University of Georgia—B.S. George Peabody College—M.A. Health and P.E. Backfield Coach Baseball Coach WRIGHT BAZEMORE Mercer University—A.B. George Peabody—M.A. Head Football Coach LOUGENIA GILLIS University of Georgia Typing MRS. ROBERT H. CARROLL Memphis State College—B.S. Typing Business Arithmetic SARAH DEAN ADAMS V.S.C.—A.B. University of Georgia—M.Ed. English Shorthand 13 MRS. GRACE TOUCHTON LaGrange College—A.B. English PATRICIA HARDIN V.S.C.—B.S. English NORMA UGHTSEY V.S.C.—A.B. English MRS. W. O. BASSFORD V.S.C.—A.B. English MRS. H. A. HAMILL Bessie Tift—A.B. English, Bible JOANN LAWSON Stetson University—A.B. Spanish 14 MRS. MEL SMITH Wesleyan—A.B. English Journalism WALTER HARRISON Alabama State Teachers College—B.S. Auburn—AA.S. D.C.T.—Coordinator BILL GLENN University of Georgia—B.S. D.E. Coordinator MRS. HENRY HALL G.S.C.W., Auburn—B.S. School Secretary MRS. HAROLD GULLIVER V.S.C.—A.B. Secretary Nancy, Shannon, Bill, Jerry, and Bobby bid Mr. Nunn farewell as he leaves for a two-months' seminar program which will take him into France and Holland. The program is sponsored by the Department of State under the Fulbright Act. 16 V.H.S. SUPERLATIVES Ten senior superlatives are chosen each year for their outstanding qualities. Among these are ability, leadership, and, most important, character. This is a cherished honor bestowed on these students by the faculty of Valdosta High School. John Eldridge Mary Dickey Mike Grier Jarrell Tillman Nancy Patterson Tim Vinson 18 Michael Esterman Margaret Corn Kitty Coppage Ann Powell FAMILIAR SCENES Fire!!? No, just Bethay at work on one of those cold mornings. AT V.H.S. Boys line up to get that quick drink of water between classes. The new clinic room with its efficient workers is used frequently. (Mary Helen will surely choke Butch with that tonic if she doesn't remove the thermometer!) 21 Chemistry students engage in all kinds (??) of activities. The shop student always has modern tools at his disposal. ... IN CLASS ROOMS Coach Davis's art is-------well, it's just a little out of proportion!!! Mrs. McClure and Latin class find the wars of Caesar humorous??? 23 Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Forrest always greet us with a smile in the lunchroom. ... IN THE LUNCHROOM We humbly extend our appreciation to the faithful V.H.S. lunchroom staff under the supervision of Mrs. Clarice Hunt. EDUCATION WEEK .. DURING AMERICAN The band is lined up, but where is the team? ... DURING FOOTBALL SEASON Now we know why Mr. Bookman never misses a football game!!! Will Freeman kick the ball? That is the question! Philip brings the band to a halt with one mighty lift of his baton. Martha cuts quite a figure as V.H.S. feature twirler. AT V.H.S. Molly and Bozey slowly trudge off the field after a V.H.S. defeat. Dosta football fans stand during a tense moment of the game. Mike presents Alvie with the camera he earned by be- ing the outstanding maga- zine salesman. John and Gretchen present VHS with a Bible to be used for devotionals each morn- ing. Bethay makes his annual speech in thanks for his Christmas gift. ... IN CHAPEL Sweet Sue needs a stool to stand on to make her lunchroom announcements. Evangelist Don Brandeis captivates students at VHS. Mr. Harrison presents Mr. Bridges a gift from the faculty. Madeline serves one of the guests at the Home Ec Christ- mas tea at which the mothers were honored guests. ... AT CHRISTMAS TIME Bethay brings Christmas to a close as he takes down the last decorations. Talk about a party! Mr. Harrison jokes with Bozey and Ben before he summons another hungry class to lunch. LIGHT MOMENTS Mrs. Massey, what are you doing to Mr. Wilson's leg? Sergeant Coleman (?) talks with her superior officer. Coach Bazemore grins as he walks out of the Den of Iniquity. Dieter, our student from Germany, looked through his neat (?) locker for that book so I can study for one of those crazy American tests. S1N3WOW IHinO ■i ■■■ SPECIAL S1M3A3 se The King, Queen, and their royal court march out on the field during the half-time festivities for their coronation. V.H.S. HOMECOMING The Homecoming Court from left to right: Mike Watson, Peggy Winston-freshman at- tendants; David Arnold, Gretchen Schroer—junior attendants; Queen Linda Lewis, Mike Grier, King Tim Vinson, Evelyn Wilkes, George Zorn-sophomore attendants; Carolyn With big smiles, Queen Meadows, Billy Dasher-senior attendants. Linda and King Tim leave the field after receiving their The Royal Court receives further recognition at the long awaited Home- coming Dance. THE PARADE AND DANCE ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF DOSTA HOMECOMING We've been working all day getting our car (?) ready for the Homecoming parade. Then the parade began . . . STANDING, left to right: Gale Thomas, Nancy Patterson, Diane Higginbotham, Frances Guess, Gloria Wilkinson, Peggy Beck, Nancy Sheffield. Beauty Queen Lizzie squeals with delight as Emily and Nancy stand by V.H.S. BEAUTY CONTEST Left to right: Second place winner—Emily Courson, first place winner—Lizzie Helms, third place winner— Nancy Spell. Eddie officially crowns Lizzie as 1959 V.H.S. Beauty Queen. Mrs. Elizabeth Mathis proudly re- ceives the key to the new library from Dr. F. G. Eldridge, member of the Board of Education. Jimmy McKinney lovingly unveils the por- trait of his “Aunt Rubye at the dedication of the new library. Students eagerly make use of the newly completed library. rubye McKinney Mr. Johnny Peoples makes the dedication ad- dress. MEMORIAL LIBRARY DEDICATION The Rubye McKinney library fills its intended purpose and serves VHS well. Everyone enjoyed the reception in the library held after the dedication. Mr. Buck Thomas's little talk will long be remembered by the Seniors who attended the traditional banquet. JUNIOR-SENIOR FESTIVITIES The long awaited Junior-Senior Dance was quite a success as a somber Buddha watches over all. The cherished valedictory cup is proudly displayed by Geraldine Mc- Lain. Gail McMillan strikes an interesting pose as saluta- torian of the class of '59. V.H.S. OBSERVES The much deserving Melba Blanton was awarded the Good Citizens Award by Miss Ogletree. With joy and obvious surprise Kay Harris is presented the D.A.R. award for the best stu- dent in American history. Star Student, Roland Scott, receives his plaque from Pat Brooks. HONORS DAY Sue Johnson is awarded a medal for her part in the All-State Chorus. John Porter also shared All-State Chorus honors. Mr. Howell Martin gives the seniors quite a challenge in his literary address. GRADUATION Mrs. D. L. Burns presents Mrs. Grady Massey with the Valley Forge Award in recognition for outstanding services as a teacher. Gail McMillan, salutatorian, welcomes one and all to the graduation of the class of '59. Following Seaborn Craven's final benediction. Seniors (right) sor- rowfully make their way up stairs to pack away the robes which they had so proudly donned only a short time before. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Billy Dasher - Treasurer Mike Grier Vice-President Kitty Coppage ........ . Secretary Tim Vinson ..............— President 50 Vivian Veatch _____________ Chaplain Elaine Abercrombie Mary Barnes Barbara Anderson Philip Barr Mona Anderson Jimmy Baskins Ruth Allen Darlene Bazemore Faye Atkinson Gene Bennett MR. AND MISS V.H.S. Linda Lewis Tim Vinson John Bennett Fred Blanton Hugh Blanton Melba Blanton Carolyn Bloodworth Dorothy Bradford Gray Bradwell Maxine Brantly Marcia Broomberg Tim Buckwald FRIENDLIEST Jack O. Howell Linda Lewis Beverly Burch Chester Cameron Geraldine Bussey Lida Carroll Tommy Butler Ann Chadwick Jack Bryan Faye Christie Robert Byrd Charles Clark MOST VERSATILE Jarrel Tillman Tim Vinson Lonna Clark Billy Cowart Molly Coleman Seaborn Craven Kitty Coppage Rudolph Culpepper Margaret Corn Billy Dasher Emily Courson Doug Davis Mary Dickey Horace Dinkins Doug Eason John Eldridge Mike Esterman Jerry Fisk Otis Fletcher Wallace Ganas Barbara George Mary H. George WITTIEST Cissie Sheppard James Sears 55 MOST TALENTED John Porter Frances Guess Joyce Godwin Frances Guess Everett Golf Dieter Gunkel Marie Grantham Jonita Haddock Norman Green Peggy Halstead Mike Grier Barbara Hamby CUTEST COUPLE Bozey Thomas Molly Coleman Bill Harrell Jack Howell Ester Harrell Jo Ann Howell James Harrell Tommy Hatcher Diane Higginbotham Billy Humphries Sara Hersey Jo Ann Jackson Sylvia Jackson Cecil Kimbrell Rodney Jenkins Elaine King Edna Johnson Ann Larrimore Johnny Kemp Sammy Lee Shirley Kemp Linda Lewis MOST DEPENDABLE Mike Grier Nancy Patterson MOST COURTEOUS Kitty Coppage Mike Grier Betty J. Leist Billy Martin Judy Lineberger Bill Mashburn Helen Lowery Johnny Massey Martha Mangum Lila McClenny Jean Marshall Geraldine McLain BEST DRESSED Sugie Carroll Sammy Lee Gail McLeod Bill Mitchell Gail McMillan Charles Mock Carolyn Meadows Brenda Moore Betty Miller D. E. Moore Kenneth Merrill Gene Morris Joe Moses Betty S. Norsworthy Fred Moulton John Newham Jerry Norman Clifford Norris Mary J. Norsworthy Camille Odom Linda O'Neal Martha Owens BEST PERSONALITY Vivian Veatch Gene Bennett Alex Parramore Barbara Pierce John Parramore Henry Pjke Jimmy Parrish JolyvPbrter Nancy Patterson Ann Ppwell Austin Phillips Phillip Price PRETTIEST Diane Higginbotham BEST LOOKING Sammy Lee 62 Robert Price Charles Ray Roger Reed Haywood Rizer DeWayne Rogers Linda Rogers Patsy Rogers Jeanette Rykard Larry Sanders Elouise Scott MOST INTELLECTUAL Geraldine McLain Roland Scott 63 MOST ATHLETIC Ben Stanaland Melba Blanton Roland Scott Laverne Sewell Onita Shaw Harvey Simpson Betty J. Spicer Ben Stanaland Cissie Sheppard Pepper Shirah Judy Stephens Betty J. Stephenson Jack Taylor Jarrell Tillman Martha Templeton Sylvia Tomlinson Angela Terry Gerald Tyson Bozey Thomas Hazel Van Vlake Joyce Ann Thomas Vivian Veatch MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Roland Scott Kitty Ccppage Tim Vinson Barbara Walker Linda Wells Sarah Wells Gary Whitfield Gloria Wilkinson Clementine Williams Catherine Wilson Bobby Wise Carolyn Wood Mike Grier and Mary Dickey received this year's Elks Leadership Award. 66 Gloria Yarbrough James Yarbrough Ed Young Charles Goodloe Jerry Jackson The Elks' Award for Most Valuable Students was given to Johnny Eldridge and Ann Powell. 67 President______ Vice-President Secretary______ Treasurer ..... Chaplain_______ _______EDDIE ZANT .... LIZZIE HELMS ..._ NANCY BONNER GRETCHEN SCHROER ______BRENDA LEE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS JUNIORS Virginia Anderson David Arnold Sharon Boatwright Billy Bolen Jeweldine Arnold Rick Asbell Nancy Bonner Ike Boyette Beth Bagley Clyde Barber Jimmy Bracewell Susan Branch Callie Beauchamp Peggy Beck Jean Brazzell Suzanne Brown Jerry Becton Ginny Belcher Johnny Bunch Bingley Burdick Anne Burney Benny Carter David Carter Sherry Castleberry JUNIORS Albert Chambers Julia Cheek Lera Chitwood Barbara Clark Randy Clements Esca Clifford Samuel Cothron Buddy Coleman Danny Connell James Connell Linnis Cook Richard Coppage Yvonne Cousart Myra Courson Wanda Cowart 70 Noel Croom Billy Daniels Ronald Dasher Bill Dawson Al Dean Freeman Dennis Jimmy Dewar Peggy Dollar Shirley Dollar Margaret Douglas Roger Douglas Victor Ehlers Bob Elder Myra Ervin Geraldine Exum JUNIORS Vic Findley Jimmy Finney Billy Garbutt Ann Geer Joe George Mike Gherardini Betty Gibson Richard Giles Sue Nelle Girardin Kay Goff Jimmy Green Sarah Greene Shannon Greene Trilby Ann Greene Buzz Griffin Bobby Guess Marilyn Guess Herschel Hamby Rennie Hardy Ronald Harrell Karen Harris Kay Harris Donald Hart Bill Hayes Lizzie Helms Judy Helmstetter Joe Henke Tommy Herring llene Hogan Angela Holland 71 JUNIORS Jane Horner Walter Howell Joe Logan Sandy Mars Carol Hughes Elaine Humphries Cecil McCann Johnny McCollum Doug Jones Sue Johnson Arlene McGlammary Jimmy McKinney Terry Johnson Bill Kelly Tyson McLane Mary McLeod Carolyn Kilcrease Frank King Beth McRee Beverly Meacham Alva Kirkland Brenda Lee Diane Moore Lavonne Moore Emily Leonard Tricia Loeb Freddie Nijem David Nolan JUNIORS Swain Norris Billy Oliver Jane Rowe Jean Rowe Franklin Parrish Charles Pendleton Dale Rykard Howard Sanders John Pennington Ray Phillips Gretchen Schroer Kenneth Scruggs Jerry Pike Dora Platt Vic Shapiro Nancy Sheffield Gayle Rabon Sandra Reeves Lundie Smith Nancy Spell Sylvia Reddick Sylvia Redding Eugene Spencer Larry Starky Juanita Register Larry Rice Donald Starling Janice Starling JUNIORS Cherry Suggs Marie Squires Gale Thomas Maxine Tillman Billy Wilkens Wayne Wilburn Catherine Willis Mike West Tommy Tomberlin Freddie Twiggs Donald Williams Joan Wilson Bruce Varnedoe Judy Vinson Robert Winter Rosalind Wisenbaker Julie Vinson Ruth Welch Selina Wisenbeker Mickey Wood David Weldon Wilbur Westberry John Wright Elizabeth Wynens Norman Yale Eddie Zant 74 Itfelilll Billy and Kenneth freshen up before they have their pictures taken. Nelson looks on critically as Bruce tries to add some Christmas cheer to the Biology Department. Julie poses for her junior class pictures. Judy sells football programs. The Jiving Juniors won first place in the annual Beta Club Talent Contest. 77 Left to right: Tommy Tart, President; Evelyn Wilkes, Secretary; George Zorn, Vice-President; Betty Jo Green, Treasurer. SOPHOMORES Everyone always looks forward to having his school picture taken. 78 FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Newsome, K. Hayden, C. Highhill, M. A. Mayo, B. Stanaland, F. Logan, L. Turner, J. O'Neal. SECOND ROW: J. Parker, D. Lashley, P. Smith, A. Mock, E. Harrell, T. Haddock, Miss Belch. THIRD ROW: R. Rigby, Paul Sheffield, J. Johnson, D. Powell, A. Squires, R. Simpson, D. Register, A. Hagen. SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Denson, J. Boyd, M. Tison, D. Kirkland, B. Barwick, J. Hendricks, R. Register, B. Kilgore. SECOND ROW: C. Barden, C. Stewart, J. Garwood, L. Bookman, P. Hiers, W. Ricks, Coach Bennett. THIRD ROW: R. Merrill, A. Spieler, S. Leonard, L. Briggs, K. Clary, D. Rogers, B. Schaefer. -------------------i----------------- FIRST ROW, left to right: A. Willis, M. Youmans, M. Romell, D. Edwards, Mrs. Brandon, J. Huff, A. S. Hagan, P. Guess. SECOND ROW: M. Williams, V. Roberts, J. Young, A. Welch, F. Crawley, E. Rucker, H. B. Edwards. THIRD ROW: C. Parrish, J. Reaves, R. Bennett, G. Garmer, C. Luke, S. Beauchamp, D. Moore, B. Stephenson. SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: T. Watson, M. Davis, B. Shelton, V. Noland, W. Wiggins, Coach Davis. SECOND ROW: E. Miller, L. Bass, J. Colewell, B. Guess, B. Thaxton, B. Materne. THIRD ROW: J. Gayle, W. Voight, I. Harrell, V. Walden, E. Barr, F. Roberson. FIRST ROW, left to right: R. Cawdwell, J. A. Borders, J. Price, B. Saliba, V. M. Guess, J. Gay, M. A. Cameron, J. A. Maine. SECOND ROW: K. Lee, W. Knight, B. Chauncey, L. Laws, B. Chatham, L. Barden, B. Jones, Coach Grant. THIRD ROW: W. Altmon, P. Hoffman, J. Sutton, B. Price, B. Hiers, L. Dugger, J. Hamby, Ganas. SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: M. S. Pendleton, A. Turner, M. Smith, I. Wilkinson, Mrs. Evans, B. Neal, J. Jenkins, S. Strickland, S. Branch. SECOND ROW: M. Miller, S. Webb, S. Coppage, M. McLeod, J. Bland, S. Sessions, S. Bennett, S. Symns, L. Faulk, V. Hodge. THIRD ROW: B. Wynens, R. Phillips, G. Clements, C. Clark, R. Oilman, R. Grondahl, B. Wright, D. Corn, J. Armstrong. FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Harris, B. Rice, J. Thomas, H. Griesdal, S. Simmons, M. Rutherford, J. Watson, C. Wilkerson. SECOND ROW: G. Resch, J. Bennett, E. Greneker, K. Sistrunk, S. Tomlinson, V. Kirkland, J. Lanier, J. Register. THIRD ROW: B. Yorston, R. Cannon, C. Wilkes, D. Jones, E. Fielding, J. Rogers, R. Reeves, B. Clanton, C. Nolan. SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: L. Rykard, G. Collins, G. Bishop, K. Studstill, N. Smith, E. Strickland, P. Beggs, B. Deloach, E. Alligood. SECOND ROW: G. Rollins, J. Knight, V. Brady, M. Fielder, O. Folsom, B. Burdick, A. Smith, J. Gands, G. Farmer, Mrs. Johnson. THIRD ROW: M. Goff, M. Haygood, B. Moore, N. Gorce, B. Gray, J. McLeod, G. Cowart, A. Cheek. FIRST ROW, left to right: B. L. Brinson, M. Haughom, B. J. Greene, D. Starkey, P. Elliot, E. Wilkes, J. Norsworthy, F. Weldon, N. J. Ray, J. Conner. SECOND ROW: S. Allen, B. Smith, S. Fletcher, M. Schwarcz, B. Wilkinson, Miss Lightsey, B. Hasty, I. McMillan, S. Kinsey, B. Valloton, R. Cowart. THIRD ROW: L. George, C. DeLoach, C. Mizell, T. Tart, G. Zorn, Jr., L. Beddingfield, A. McLane, J. Bolen, J. Maloney, D. Carter. SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Perry, S. Katz, S. Blanton, R. McQueen, D. Cox, P. Addleton. SECOND ROW: T. Wilson, J. Johnson, D. Robinson, Mrs. Massey, S. Fletcher, B. Eastmon, J. Stanford. THIRD ROW: B. Hatcher, L. Rodgers, J. Oliver, R. Phillips, R. Newsome, J. Hughes, R. Herndon. FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Connell, V. Pennington, P. Nichols, T. Amon, B. Dukes, J. Paulk, L. Mathis. SECOND ROW: D. Smithwick, B. Marco, D. Dasher, Miss Ray, A. Eason, B. Nijem, W. Pullian. THIRD ROW: R. Bunke, J. Griffis, B. Simmons, J. Anderson, J. Buchwald, V. Hayes, V. King. SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: M. Baugh, A. Brantley, M. L Tomlinson, B. Baggett, G. Lehman, K. Bowers, K. Griffin. SECOND ROW: R. Mazeika, G. Lankford, O. Asbell, Mrs. Robinson, S. Hughes, L. Walker, F. Deibler. THIRD ROW: H. Redding, P. Reames, D. Barger, J. Bennett, J. Comings, F. Goff, J. Hankinson. FIRST ROW, left to right: A. McDonald, M. J. Fowler, M. Higgenbotham, B. L. Rykard, B. tayne, M. V. Horn, B. Gunn, C. Jollex, E. Griffin, J. Hambrick. SECOND ROW: B. Simpson, B. Goddorh, J. B. Jef- ferson, Z. Blackmon, G. Chitty, Mrs. Wisenbaker, M. Boyette, D. Henderson, T. Dugger, J. Snelson. THIRD ROW: R. Fisk, J. Ricks, A. Holt, B. Blocker, J. Bridger, L. Coan, D. Coleman, T. Coppage, J. Bridges. SOPHOMORES Students listen attentively as Miss lightsey drills them on Sophomore English. 85 The six weeks' projects are the highlights of all biology students. President Peggy Winston Vice-President Bill Wisenbaker Secretary Alvie Steele Treasurer Mike Watson Peggy, Bill, Alvie, Mike. FRESHMEN Students work diligently on algebra under the guidance of Mrs. Freeman. Alvie, a typical energetic freshman, re- plenishes his vitality on the train going to Macon. FIRST ROW, left to right: B. Jones, M. Tomlinson, G. Ortleib, S. J. AAcCrory, B. Rumph, J. Dampier. SECOND ROW: J. Rowe, J. Rogers, AA. Sorrels, R. Asbell, J. Cain, Coach Adams. THIRD ROW: D. Moxley, B. Rowe, A. Bryan, C. Smith, AA. Dundas, J. Bozeman, D. Holstead. FRESHMEN FIRST ROW, left to right: P. McKee, V. Carlo, L. Chauncey, C. Girtman, P. Grant, L Lightsey, J. Bland. SECOND ROW: C. Lineberger, J. Meyer, J. S. Ashbell, L. Bennett, S. Coleman, R. Luke, B. Wisenbaker, Mr. Dale. THIRD ROW: I. Simmons, F. Stephenson, J. Dorminy, A. Baker, H. Landey, W. Tyson, R. Westman, J. Tolbert. FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Wiggins, S. Turner, J. Reeves, D. Sprotlin, J. Howse, E. Pritchard, J. Wilson, J. Tomlinson, C. Wayne, C. Van Dyke. SECOND ROW: V. Field, T. Johnson, G. Prysie, P. J. Padgett, L. Wood, J. Stanton, E. Ross, R. Caron, L. Palmer, Mrs. Freeman. THIRD ROW: N. Miller, T. Rodgers, J. Herndon, F. Wetherington, D. Mosby, C. Van Vlake, M. Watson, W. Daniels, C. Royce, D. Irwin, J. Sorres, A. Studstill. FRESHMEN FIRST ROW, left to right: A. Miley, S. Saunders, K. Potts, K. Powell, S. Sapp, C. Combs, K. Comings, G. Henke, E. Pitts. SECOND ROW: K. Wainer, S. McCann, G. Miller, V. Wright, E. Bryan, J. Arnold, A. Pilkington, D. Courson, Miss Hambrick. THIRD ROW: B. Odum, T. Yow, P. Chambers, P. Winston, M. Stump, P. Whitty, C. Long, A. Hicks. FIRST ROW, left to right: S. Harp, M. L. Deakins, S. La Montayne, S. L. DeMassio, E. G. Johnson, E. ladrow, L. Lee. SECOND ROW: D. Davis, F. DeWar, M. Joyce, S. Wise, L. Wiggins, Mrs. Humphries. THIRD ROW: J. Dickerson, N. Garwin, R. Huff, L. Miclette, V. Cox, S. McCrory. FRESHMEN FIRST ROW, left to right: W. Royals, S. Goff, S. Sellers, C. J. Sikes, S. Smith, L. Doig, P. Sutton, M. A. Grizzel. SECOND ROW: D. W. Stove, H. Pettijohn, H. Van Horn, M. Rykard, N. Goff, M. Giles, G. Reeves, D. Terrell, Mr. Love. THIRD ROW: J. Wetherington, D. Smith, B. Shelton, C. Ballord, M. Putchard, S. Prewitte, J. Prine, R. Geller. FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Cousart, D. J. Busby, S. DeLoach, C. Lynes, S. Sessions, B. Babcock, G. Bazemore, G. Amon, J. Moore. SECOND ROW: J. Boyle, D. Gray, B. Luke, P. Burney, B. Blankenship, K. Autrey, N. Boynton, P. Crow, Mrs. Roberts. THIRD ROW: McClaughlin, T. Davis, C. Fresh, B. Bennett, T. Anderson, D. Cowart, M. Sanders, E. Willis, Johnson, S. L. Williams, L. Cook, L. A. Steele. FRESHMEN FIRST ROW, left to right: P. Prine, B. Odum, A. Barder, G. Barfield, C. Parrish, L. McKinnon, A. Mc- Donald. SECOND ROW: C. Craven, J. Bennett, J. Barton, D. McCamish, M. King, B. Young, Mrs. Touchton. THIRD ROW: M. Smith, J. Tomlin, C. Vickery, B. Smith, W. Sirmons, J. Tillman, Jr. FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Brown, B. Nolan, J. Blanton, J. Crosby, L Wells, B. Wilson, C. Massey, G. Minchew. SECOND ROW: F. Westberry, G. Hodge, W. Malloy, H. Brasher, B. Baker, J. Borroughs, A. Brass, Mr. Webb. THIRD ROW: L. A. Carpenter, J. Buckholt, G. Bloodworth, I. Albritton, J. Brooks, K. Conaway, J. Barnado, J. Bland. FRESHMEN FIRST ROW, left to right: B. McNair, B. W. Campbell, E. Moody, J. Moody, R. Ross, T. lokey, H. Forrest, D. Deloach. SECOND ROW: R. Reed, C. Johnson. G. Hess, W. Osborne, K. Hall, R. Davis, R. Cannon, G. Nichols, Mr. Wilson. THIRD ROW: S. Moore, R. Hutchinson, R. Rykard, P. Rykard, R. Dawson, L. Thompson, J. Wilcox, L. Dennis, D. DeLoach. FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Sprouse, D. Ganas, J. Flythe, L. Smith, H. Young, F. Coppage, C. Betts, M. J. Bracewell, P. A. Futch. SECOND ROW: J. Moss, B. Nunn, A. Conoly, J. Hoyle, K. Culpepper, A. Rowland, T. Tart, B. Bridges, J. Lawrence, Mrs. McKey. THIRD ROW: A. Plowden, E. Greene, T. Coppedge, L. Price, B. Kidd, W. Godwin, B. Henry, S. Mixon, J. Robinson. FRESHMEN Leo Wells gives a fine hoola hoop demonstration during freshman march. He seems quite proud of his performance. ORGANIZATIONS 94 95 Mrs. Mel Smith . . . Advisor Robert Winter . . . Photographer Jarrell Tillman . . . Editor SANDSPUR Working tirelessly from September to February, the staff of the 1959 Sandspur has attempted to present a true picture of the life of Valdosta High School. If we have succeeded and if you, the students, are pleased with the yearbook which your support has made possible, then the staff feels repaid for the long hours of planning and work spent in the production. Sue Johnson, Brenda Lee . . .Junior Class Editors Melba Blanton . . . Freshman and Sophomore Editor Faculty Editor . Senior Editor Molly Coleman . . . Gloria Wilkinson . . 96 ii Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Nancy Patterson Business Manager Linda Lewis and Mary Dickey . . . Organizations Editors i_________i John Bennett and Jack Taylor Sports Editors The hour we've been waiting for . . . the Sandspur is finished! SI Margaret Corn . . . Editor Lida Carroll and Philip Barr Business Managers DOSTA OUTLOOK The Fourth Estaters of V.H.S. take pride in The Dosta Outlook, now in its twenty- fifth year of publication. The school paper is published once a month and is distri- buted without charge to each student. The Outlook maintains high journalistic standards, gives democratic coverage of all activities on the campus, and through its editorial and feature pages reflects the spirit of Valdosta High. Editorial Editors Mike Grier, Editorial Writer, and John Eldridge, Managing Editor. 98 The journalism class serve as reporters—First row, left to right: J. Vinson, S. Greene, Mrs. Smith, M. Corn, B. Lee, J. Vinson. Second row: B. Walker, S. Johnson, A. Geer, H. Van Vlake, L. Moore, N. Spell, N. Bonner, G. Thomas, R. Winter. Third row: C. Kilcrease, J. Finney, G. Owens, J. McKinney. John Bennett and Jack Taylor Sports Editors FIRST ROW, left to right: Mrs. Howell, M. Dickey, M. Grier, K. Coppage, L. Helms, P. Winston. SECOND ROW: B. Greene, A. Steele, A. Dean, N. Bonner, E. Wilkes, T. Vinson, S. Johnson. STUDENT COUNCIL Acting as a mediator between students and faculty and as organizer of all school activities, the Student Council is indispensable. OFFICERS First Semester John Eldridge----------------------------President Geraldine McLain __________________ Vice-President Jenny Belcher____________________________Secretary Selina Wisenbaker________________Program Chairman Second Semester Geraldine McLain_________________________President Patricia Loeb_______________________Vice-President Left to right: John Eldridge, Geraldine McLain, Jenny Belcher, Susan Branch -------------------------- Secretary Gretchen Schroer, Selina Wisenbaker. Gretchen Schroer ______________________ Treasurer BETA CLUB The Beta Club is an honor society at Valdosta High School, recognizing high scholastic achievement. They sponsor many projects during the year. Among these is the annual Beta Club Talent Show. FIRST ROW, left to right: K. Harris, S. Wisenbaker, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Evans, J. Eldridge, S. McLeod, S. Sessions. SECOND ROW: P. Loeb, B. Moore, B. Brinson, G. McMillan, D. McMillan, I. Wilkinson, B. Wilkinson. THIRD ROW: R. Merrill, L. Cook, D. Corn, D. Connell, J. Bowlen, B. Neal, M. Smith. 101 FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Eldridge, Mary Dickey, C. Shepard. SECOND ROW: K. Coppage, B. Lee, C. Smith, A. Powell, M. Grier, J. Pike, J. Moses, M. Esterman. GOVERNMENT CLUB Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when at first we do deceive. OFFICERS Mary Dickey —........................ President John Eldridge ..................... Vice-President Cissie Shepard____________________________Secretary Mike Esterman .................... Treasurer Kitty Coppage-------------------------------Chaplain Dee Corn .......................... Parliamentarian Left to right: John Eldridge, Cissie Shepard, Mary Dickey, Kitty Coppage, Mike Esterman. KEY CLUB Linda Lewis Ben Sfanaland The Key Club is an organization sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The aim of this club is to help develop leadership and character in high school boys and prepare them to assume the civic responsibilities in the future. Members shown: L. Lewis, Sweetheart; B. Stanaiand, E. Zant, J. Howell, R. Jenkins, B. Coleman, B. Oliver, B. Thomas, J. Bennett, R. Byrd, J. Oliver, C. Clark, J. Moses, J. Taylor, F. King, T. Tart, B. Dasher, J. Gayle, T. Hatcher, B. Mitchell, T. Vinson, B. Griffin, J. Dewar, D. Eason, F. Moulton, G. Tyson, Mr. Bennett, Advisor. OFFICERS Ben Stanaiand ............ President Tim Vinson .............. Secretary Bill Mitchell ______________ Treasurer Linda Lewis Sweetheart Bill Mitchell Tim Vinson 0 1 • FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Schroer, N. Sheffield, B. Lee, A. Powell, G. Belcher. SECOND ROW: J. Vinson, P. Loeb, S. Girardin, S. Brown, S. Branch, B. AAcRee. THIRD ROW: AA. Squires, M. Douglas, E. Humphries, A. Terry, G. AAcAAillan, L. AAcClenny. STANDING, first row, left to right: S. Wisenbaker, AA. Blanton, J. Vinson, N. Spell, H. Van Vlake, B. AAoore, B. Walker, V. Veatch, G. Wilkinson, L. Lewis. SECOND ROW: J. Pike, L. Carroll, K. Coppage, L. O'Neal, C. Shepard,.L. Rodgers. GAMMA TRI-HI-Y OFFICERS Gretchen Schroer _________________________ President Nancy Sheffield Vice-President Brenda Lee Secretary Ann Powell Treasurer Jenny Belcher --------------------- _------- Chaplain The projects of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y this year were Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for the needy. They also sponsored the Mr. and Miss Courtesy Campaign. Gretchen presents the AAr. and AAiss Courtesy awards to Betty Jo and AAike. FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Rodgers, S. AAcleod, S. Sessions, S. Branch, M. Pendleton. SECOND ROW: P. Nichols, I. McMillan, I. Wilkinson, M. Mayo, M. Stump, K. Powell, G. Bazemore, M. Smith, B. Greene. THIRD ROW: K. Griffin, B. Neal, F. Dewar, E. Wilkes, P. Elliott, S. Blanton, B. Shelton, S. Fletcher. BETA TRI-HI-Y The Beta's goal is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. OFFICERS Sandra Session .... Sweet McLeod ______ Sharon Branch _____ Mary Sue Pendleton Dianna Starkey _____President Vice-President ..... Secretary _____Treasurer ______ Chaplain Left to right: Mary Sue Pendleton, Sweet McLeod, Sandra Session, Sharon Branch. 105 FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Rykard, C. Wood, G. Yarbrough. SECOND ROW: N. Sheffield, J. Haddock, C. Wilson, J. Marshall, W. Cowart, L. Wells, M. Douglas, J. Starling. COMMERCIAL CLUB OFFICERS Ruth Allen----------------------------President Carolyn Wood .................. Vice-President Jeanette Rykard_____________________ Secretary Gloria Yarbrough .................. Treasurer Jonita Haddock .... Program Chairman Carolyn Wood and Ruth Allen 106 The Commercial Club plays a big part in the training of future business-women. This training includes bookkeeping, typing and other commercial works which go into making the successful secretary. Jonita Haddock, Gloria Yarbrough, and Jeanette Rykard. OFFICERS Linnis Cook_________________________________President Diana Rodgers 1st Vice-President Madeline Schwarcz ________________ 2nd Vice-President Judy Paulk ..................... 3rd Vice-President Martha Baugh_______________________4th Vice-President Ann Chadwick __________________ Secretary-Treasurer M. Schwarcz, AA. Baugh, L. Cook J. Paulk, D. Rodgers, A. Chadwick FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The F.H.A. prepares the girls of today to be better homemakers in the future. 107 FIRST ROW: Miss Hambrick, Advisor; L. Cook, D. Rodgers, M. Schwarcz, J. Paulk, A. Chadwick, M. Baugh, Mrs. Humphries, Advisor. SECOND ROW: B. lane, P. Hughes, G. Langford, N. Force, S. Hughes, B. Moore, M. Anderson, R. Welch, H. Gjesgal, B. Saliba, L. Bookman, R. Cardwell, V. Guess, S. Walker. FIRST ROW: Miss Lightsey, Advisor; D. Rodgers, M. George, L. Rodgers, Miss Belch, Advisor. SECOND ROW: M. Norsworthy, A. Spieler, S. Leonard, S. Symes, S. Bennet , C. Jolley, J. Norsworthy. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA 108 The F.T.A. trains high school students who want to go into the teaching profession. OFFICERS Mary Helen George President Linda Rodgers _____________ Vice-President Diana Rodgers Secretary-Treasurer Linda Rodgers, Diana Rodgers, Mary Helen George FIRST ROW: Miss Ford, Guidance Counselor; C. Shepard, S. Branch, A. Terry, G. McLain. SECOND ROW: L. Lewis, B. McRee, M. Tillman, G. McMillan, J. Thomas, B. George. Members of the staff in the Guidance Office assist the Guid- ance Counselor with all clerical duties and act as office reception- ists. OFFICE STAFFS The dependable students who work in the Business Office help with the selling of supplies, com- pile the absentee lists, and render other services which greatly aid the faculty and students at Val- dosta High School. FIRST ROW: J. Vinson, J. Vinson, E. Humphries, N. Spell. SECOND ROW: L. Helms, G. Schroer, M. Douglas, N. Sheffield, K. Coppage, G. Thomas. THIRD ROW: Mona Anderson, L. Rodgers, A. Chadwick, N. Bonner, Mrs. Hall, Advisor. OFFICERS Sue Johnson __________ President Nancy Spell Vice-President Lonna Clark ........ Secretary Judy Vinson __________ Treasurer Julie Vinson ___________ Program Chairman FIRST ROW: S. Johnson, N. Spell, J. Vinson, L. Clark, J. Vinson. SECOND ROW: J. Pike, B. Walker, A. Chadwick, G. Thomas. THIRD ROW: B. Lee, P. Loeb, S. Fletcher, D. Corn. STEPS: Mrs. Robinson, Advisor; M. Schwarcz, M. Anderson. DRAMA CLUB Desiring with true sincerity to study and learn the fine points of acting, the Drama Club produces numerous skits and plays during the year. These amateur artists have appeared on television, radio, and the stage under the direction of Mrs. Douglas Robinson. Nancy Spell Sue Johnson i Lonna Clark, Judy Vinson Julie Vinson FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Jolly, D. Starkey, B. Blankenship, R. Welch, M. Van Horn, J. Bennett, AA. Owens, J. Jenkins, P. Rodgers. SECOND ROW: K. Commings, L. Lee, J. Cousart, C. Comes, K. Powell, AA. Stump, C. Sykes, P. Smith, G. Anderson, B. Smith, G. Tankford, J. Paulk, AA. Schwarcz, AArs. Johnson. THIRD ROW: A. Pilkington, S. Badcock, S. Saunders, A. Chadwick, B. Rykard, P. Nichols, AA. Cameron, C. Dill, D. AAcAAillan, G. Parkenson, J. Bland, B. Hasty. SPORTS CLUB Intramural competition is greatly stressed in the Sports Club. The girls compete among themselves and have fun doing it. Good winners and losers are developed through this organization. OFFICERS ____President Vice-President ____Secretary ____Treasurer Margaret Van Horn Sandra Bennett ___ Ruth Welch ....... Martha Owens Left to right: Margaret Van Horn, Sandra Bennett, Ruth Welch, Martha Owens. Ill D.E. CLUB B. Mashburn, J. Rykard, C. Wood, J. Haddock, B. Burch, G. Exum, D. Rodgers, J. Porter. OFFICERS Bill Mashburn President Jeanette Rykard Vice-President Carolyn Wood Secretary Jonita Haddock Treasurer DeWayne Rodgers Sergeant-at-Arms Geraldine Exum Historian Beverly Burch ...................... Parliamentarian John Porter . Reporter The D.E. Club is very proud of their state officers: Jerry Norman, Vice-President and Norman Greene, President. This organization also had the distinction of being named the most outstanding D.E. Club in the state. FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Exum, Mr. Glenn, B. Burch. SECOND ROW: D. Rodgers, C. Wood, J. Norman, J. Rykard, B. Mashburn, N. Greene, J. Haddock, J. Porter. THIRD ROW: E. Harrell, S. Hersey! O. Shaw, C. Odom, M. Mangum, E. Abercrombie, S. Kemp. FOURTH ROW: F. Christie, G. Yarbrough! G. Bussey, M. Ervin, M. Guest, L. Hogan, B. Spicer, M. Owens. FIFTH ROW: S. Jackson, A. Holland, b! Copeland, S. Castleberry, M. Grantham, J. Lineberger, S. Redding, J. Marshall, B. Pierce, V. Overstreet. SIXTH ROW: J. Henky, R. Hardy, C. Cameron, C. Beauchamp, C. Kimbrall, L. Bennett, J. Baskins, R. Alderman, G. Whitfield, M. Brantley. SEVENTH ROW: M. Wood, L. Bloodworth, D. Culpepper, R. Ritter, F. Twiggs, D. Hart, J. Buckholtz, W. Boutwell. EIGHTH ROW: W. Wilburn, E. Goff N Yale C Norris. OFFICERS Jerry Jackson ....... President Betty Miller Vice-President Lynda Wells ___________ Secretary Edsel Young Treasurer Joe Logan _______ Parliamentarian Sylvia Tomlinson Historian FIRST ROW: AA. Squires, J. Logan, L. Wells, J. Jackson, B. Miller, S. Tomlinson, E. Young, Mr. Harrison, Advisor. SECOND ROW: N. Deloach, A. Chambers, B. Dorminey, D. Bazemore, B. Anderson, H. Lowery, H. Pike, L. Rice, J. Bryan, B. Wise. THIRD ROW: B. Herd, T. Johnson, J. Hendrick, F. Chambers, L. Daniels, B. Guess, B. Hayes. D.C.T. CLUB Jerry Jackson Joe Logan Edsel Young Sylvia Tomlinson Lynda Wells OFFICERS Marcia Broomberg President Diana Rodgers Vice-President Lida Carroll Secretary-Treasurer Martha Templeton Historian Marcia Broomberg Diana Rodgers LIBRARY STAFF Lida Carroll Martha Templeton To assist in the different processes of library work and to help students in using library materials are the purposes of the Library Staff. FIRST ROW: M. Templeton, M. Broomberg, L. O'Neal, D. Rodgers, L. Cook. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Mathis, Advisor; L. Rodgers, L. McClenny, W. Cowart, D. Platt, B. Wilkinson, S. Greene. THIRD ROW: S. Reddick, V. Veatch, M. Douglas, M. Corn, L. Carroll, R. Wisenbaker, C Shepard, E. Wynens. ill FIRST ROW, left to right: E. King, J. Pike, S. Brown, A. Chadwick, A. Mock, t. Milby, S. Giradin, M. Courson. SECOND ROW: Y. Coursart, O. Asbell, E. Leonard, S. McCrary, C. Lynn, J. Arnold, C. Wilker- son, M. Blanton, H. Gjesdal, T. Greene, G. McLain, J. Gay, Mrs. Robinson, Director. THIRD ROW: W. Register, B. Newman, G. Owens, B. Walker, A. Burney, B. Bolen, S. Norris, D. Corn, L. Bass, F. Deibler, B. Mann, J. Huff, M. Grizzell, J. Stephens. FOURTH ROW: A. McGlamary, B. Elzey, P. Dollar, M. Cowart, J. Main, A. Smith, L. Chitwood, P. Guess, B. Saliba, L. Bookman, R. Cardwell, S. Lowe, S. Johnson, S. Walker. The Choraliers are a group of stu- dents who work on a volunteer basis to provide entertainment throughout the city. GLEE CLUB CHORALIERS BAND OFFICERS—Left to right: Victor Eller, Assistant Drum Major; Kay Harris, First Lieutenant; Vivian Veatch, Captain; Phillip Barr, Drum Major; Judy Helmstetter, Secretary; Jane Horner, Librarian; Jimmy Connell, Second Lieutenant. V.H.S. BAND Percussion Section Trumpet section MAJORETTES Susan Coppage, Camielle Odom, Elaine Humphries, Martha Davis, and Gail McLeod. Left to right: Nelson Giles, Lee Cook, Mrs. Massey, Franklin Parrish, Rodger Reed, Roland Scott, and Robert Winter. CAMERA CLUB OFFICERS President __..... Vice-President Secretary ______ Robert Winter Franklin Parrish Lee Cook The club sponsors a department at the Boys' Club to teach youngsters the art of taking pictures correctly. ME CO VARSITY The VHS football team entered into AAA competition for the first time in 1958. The new AAA schedule included many new teams as well as some old Dosta foes. The Wildcats came through with six wins, two losses, and one tie. VHS seniors Alex Paramore, Gerald Tyson, Otis Fletcher, Bozey Thomas, Gene Bennett, Bill Harrell, James Sears, Ben Stanaland, Larry Greene, and Bill Mitchell turned in superb per- FIRST ROW: James Sears, Ben Stanaland. SECOND ROW: Larry Greene, Otis Fletcher, Bill Mitchell. THIRD ROW: Coach Bazemore, Gerald Tyson, Danny Connell, Victor Finley. FOURTH ROW: Bill Kelly, Frank King, Charles Stewart. FIFTH ROW: Coach Grant, Jack McDonald, Billy Clanton, Jimmy Adams. SIXTH ROW: Bud Hatcher, Allen Holt, Bitl Blocker. SEVENTH ROW: Bob Elder, Bobby Grondahl, Rick Aswell. 120 FOOTBALL formances throughout the rugged schedule. Juniors Eddie Zant, Victor Finley, and Eugene Spencer also showed meritable work and good promise for '59. The com- plete squad of 30-odd boys will go down in our memories as one of VHS's best all- round teams. FIRST ROW: Gene Bennett. SECOND ROW: Bozy Thomas, Bill Harrell, James Brady. THIRD ROW: Eddie Zant, Bill Dawson, David Carter, Coach Adams. FOURTH ROW: Burnice Hiers, Charles Pendleton, Randy Clements. FIFTH ROW: Eugene Spenser, Tommy Tart, Gene Morris, Coach Davis. SIXTH ROW: Ray Bennett, Phillip Hoffman, Bruce Bennett. SEVENTH ROW: Jerry Reaves, Randy Cowart, Freeman Dennis. Ben Stanaland makes a vital block as Thomas pounds for yardage. Fletcher rounds end, barely avoid- ing would-be-tackler, and strides toward goal line. Worthy opponent takes to the air in the wake of Wildcat tackier. Left to right, Coaches Bill Davis, Billy Grant, Carlton Adams, Bill Bennett, and Head Coach Wright Bazemore. COACHES AND CAPTAINS Left to right, Tri-Captains Gene Bennett, Ben Stanaland, and James Sears. 124 Top right, Coach Bennett drills his boys on plays during half time. Middle, right. Summer football camp, better known as Bazemore's rest camp, is a vital part of VHS's pre-season training. Bottom left, Head Coach Wright Bazemore stays unusually calm during the Columbus game. Lower middle, Tri-Captain Stanaland takes a well-deserved breather. Lower right, Tom Nugent, University of Maryland head coach, made a fine speaker for the Football Banquet. CHEERLEADERS Wreck the Rebels, Maul Moultrie, Trample T'ville. These were the words written on the spirit ribbons sold by the VHS cheerleaders to boost the ever-present good oT Dosta spirit. From the lousiest pep meeting to the crux of the thrilling Thomas- ville game, the cheerleaders led the VHS grid stars all the way in their first season in AAA football! The pep leaders did a superb job in backing the basketball teams as well as the football team, and in all proved themselves a mighty energetic group! Left to right: Ann Chadwick, Margaret Corn, Dianne Higginbotham, Gale Thomas, Mary Dickey, Nancy Bonner,. Lizzie Helms, Gloria Wilkinson. IN THE CENTER: Head Cheerleader Molly Coleman. 126 left to right: John Newham, Ben Stanaland, Mike West, Calvin Van Vlake, Ike Harrell, Emmett Bridges, Danny Connell, Bruce Bennett, Seaborn Craven, Tim Vinson. CENTER: Manager Gerald Pool. BOYS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Clyattville T La Grange T Pine Grove H Baker H Morven T Jordan T Naylor H Lanier T Hahira T Willingham T Morven H La Grange H Columbus T Jordan H Baker T Moultrie T Cairo T Robert E. Lee T Lanier H Hahira H Columbus H Albany H Willingham Albany H T Robert E. Lee H Coach Bennett gives important advice dur- ing time out. Captain Tim Vinson lays up for two. Left to right, top to bottom: Ben Stanaland Emmett Bridges Bruce Bennett Mike West Calvin Van Vlake John Newham Ike Harrell Seaborn Craven Tim Vinson JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Cairo L Moultrie Boys' Club W Douglas Adel W Moultrie Albany L Boys' Club Boys' Club W FIRST ROW: Gary Minchew, Carroll Craven, Bunky Henry, Leo Wells, Alvie Steele, Bill Wisenbaker, Mike Watson. STANDING: Al Dean, Jerry Varnedoe, Butch Luke, Jimmy Bridges, Tyson McLane, John Gayle, David Cowart, Johnny McCullen, Coach Adams. $ $ FIRST ROW: Shelby Blanton, Evelyn Wilkes, Selina Wisenbaker, Patty Nichols, Melba Blanton, Betty Joyce Stephenson, Mary Ann Mayo, Darleen Bazemore. SECOND ROW: Juliania Hambrick, Elva Gray Johnson, Gale Bazemore, Peggy Winston, Norma Jean Ray, Doddie Robinson, Sherrianne Sellers, Coach Davis, Peggy Elliot, Kay Goff, Julia Ann Cheek, Geraldine Exum, Delores Lashey, Sue Katz, Sandra Sessions, Sharon Branch. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The Valdosta High School Wildkittens climaxed a 17-win—8-loss season by taking second place honors in the State AAA Girls' Tournament held in Atlanta. The Valdosta girls defeated Cherokee County and Southwest of Atlanta before losing to Murphy High of Atlanta in the final game of the Tournament. They also took second place honors in the Hahira Invitational Tournaments. Co-Captains for the year were Melba Blanton and Betty Joyce Stephenson. 132 Selina Wisenbaker cops two points. Coach Davis and girls look on as the Kittens pound out another victory. Left to right: Betty Joyce Stephenson, Mary Ann Mayo Julia Cheek, Teddy Wilkes Peggy Elliot, Delores Lashley Darleen Bazemore, Patty Nichols Melba Blanton, Shelby Blanton Geraldine Exum, Selina Wisenbaker LEFT TO RIGHT: Artie Plowden, Junior Tillman, Phil Crowe, Billy Garbut, Robert Withlong, Bud Bridges, Zell Blackman, Coach Billy Grant. BOTTOM: Danny Connell, Joe Moses, Johnny Kemp, Tim Vinson, Doug Eason, Freddy Nijem, Ben Martini, Bruce Bennett, Tommy Johnson, Henry Pike, Joe George. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Valdosta 5 Waycross 7 Valdosta 3 Moultrie . 7 Valdosta 0 Albany 9 Valdosta 13 Moultrie 15 Valdosta 1 Albany 2 Valdosta 1 Waycross 8 Coach Billy Grant 135 BOYS’ TENNIS The Valdosta Wildcat tennis team won two places in the region 1-AAA tournament and all their scheduled games. Jacko Howell and Johnny Bunch took first place in the region doubles while teammates Tommy Anderson and Jimmy Bolen captured second place doubles in the match. Other Dosta hopefuls were John Wright and Jimmy Dewar. Tennis Coach Wright Bazemore FIRST ROW, left to right: Johnny Bunch, Jack Howell, John Wright, Jimmy Dewar. STANDING: John Hankinson, Walter Altman, Jimmy Anderson, H. B. Edwards, and Jimmy Bolen. John Wright Jack Howell Jimmy Dewar Johnny Bunch Patsy Rodgers, Margaret Van Horn, Dianne Starkey, Ginger Anderson, Sandra Bennett, Ruth Welch, Pam Smith, Jackie Jenkins. CENTER: Coach Johnson. GIRLS’ TENNIS Despite rugged competition the girls' tennis team managed to acquire an out- standing record of six wins, one tie, and one loss. For the first time in four years of organized girls' tennis, VHS won region and entered three places in the girls' state meet. Sandra Bennett and Ruth Welch took first and second places, respectively, in the region singles meet. Margaret Van Horn and Carol Jolly won second place doubles. FRESHMAN TEAM—Left to right: Karen Comings, Linda Lee, Billy Odum, Susanne Saunders, and Judy Cousart. • • • rr ' ♦ ♦ fWxmw TV ‘ ‘ “7 T rri - t SCHEDULE Varsity Valdosta 5 Valdosta .2 Valdosta 5 Valdosta 4 Valdosta-- 5 Valdosta 5 Valdosta 2 Valdosta 4 Junior Varsity Valdosta 5 Valdosta 4 Valdosta 6 Valdosta- 3 Quitman ______ 0 Albany _______ 2 Cordele 0 Moultrie______ 1 Cordele ______ 0 Moultrie______3 Albany ...... 3 Quitman ______ 1 Quitman ______ 1 Cordele ...... 1 Cordele ...... 1 Quitman_______1 Patsy Rodgers THE TOP THREE Sandra Bennett Ruth Welch Left to right: Billy Oliver, Doug Davis, Charley Clark, Al Dean, Jackie Oliver, Tommy Hatcher. GOLF TEAM The Valdosta High School golf team captured their sixth consecutive state title in Griffin. The preceding week the linksters had paved the way by walking off with the Region 1-AAA Crown. Jack Oliver copped the individual honors for the state meet. Doug Davis, Billy Oliver, and Bunky Henry completed the championship team. The golfers were coached by Bill Bennett. 140 Charley Clark Doug Davis Billy Oliver Tommy Hatcher Al Dean Jackie Oliver LEFT TO RIGHT: Gene Morris, Jimmy Adams, Bill Dawson, Billy Dasher, Rod Jenkins, Hugh Blanton, Burnice Hiers, Bobby Jones, Taylor Coppage. STANDING: James Dampier, Tommy Tart, Jimmy Griffis, George Zorn, Joey Robinson, Bob Elder, Roger Douglas, Wayne Tyson, Billy Humphries. TRACK The Valdosta High School track team coached by Carlton Adams completed a mediocre season capturing first place in only one meet and sending two thinclads to the state meet in Athens. Outstanding members of the team were Bobby Jones, Billy Humphries, and Gerald Tyson. Coach Carlton Adams 142 Hugh Blanton and Billy Dasher get set for the 100-yard dash as Burnice Hiers, Rod Jenkins, Bobby Jones, George Zorn and Tommy Tart anxiously await their turn. Billy Humphries, '58 returnee, practices to im- prove form and distance. Blanton and Hiers nudge ahead at the end of the 100-yard dash. 145 FIRST STATE BANK VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Each Account Insured to $10,000 A Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ALLOW US THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING YOU It's Good to Have Money in the Bank FRIEDLANDER'S SHOPPING CENTER Friedlander's Ready to Wear ROBERTS VALDOSTA PRINTING CO. INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Service THE SPORTS CENTER Real Estate Loans Castlepark Everything for Outdoor Living' Evinrude Motors Kodak Cameras Fishing Tackle Hobby Craft Complete Hobby Shop Sporting Goods 507 N. Patterson Phone CHerry 2-4560 VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 146 147 Your Family Gets the Most From -foREMOSI ICE CREAM VALDOSTA FURNITURE CO. EDDIE LAWS MATHIS AND YOUMANS Everything in Music CASTLEPARK COWART'S DRESS SHOP Ritz Building VALDOSTA, GEORGIA RICE BICYCLE SHOP Schwinn Bicycle Cushman Scooters 205 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE HALL'S CHILDREN SHOP We Major in Minors RICE IRON AND METAL CO. HORACE STEPHENSON Valdosta's Leading Jeweler 126 N. PATTERSON CASTLEPARK GEORGIA PLATE GLASS CO. Glass — Mirrors — Glass Block Shower Doors (0ngratulations to the graduating class Valdosta Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 148 VICTOR MATUS ESCO STARTS WED Best Wishes, Class of '59 Congratulations and Best Wishes BOWL-O-RAMA WHITTINGTON'S FOR BOWLING . . . FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 149 Best Wishes to All of You Always HOTEL DANIEL ASHLEY JOHNNY JOHNSON Best Wishes ROGERS PHARMACY DASHER-VALDOSTA L P. GAS CO. 510 South Patterson CHerry 2-7165 DEL-MAR MOTEL 1510 North Ashley Telephone CHerry 2-8822 FERGUSON TILE COMPANY LAZARUS FURNITURE COMPANY 123 North Ashley Street VALDOSTA, GEORGIA RODDEY'S HARDWARE Nancy admires the china at Girardin’s 0IRARDIN JEWELERS FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 151 Best Wishes VALDOSTA DRUG COMPANY WAINER BROTHERS, INC. 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