Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1962 volume:

Chapter iv Unity in Classes Pages 104-163 Chapter v Community Setting Pages 164-187 4 foreword Combining art work with photography, the 1962 SANDSPUR has endeavored to bring you an accurate and memorable ac- count of the school year 1961-1962 at Val- dosta High School. Classes, sports, activities, honors, and faculty have been recorded in an effort to capture the insuppressible Spirit of 'Dosta. This is the spirit which leads the Wildcats to repeated championships and scholastic achievement, welcomes new students, and generally motivates any activity in which the student body is involved. To represent this spirit in a tangible form the staff has chosen the wildcat, a gay but determined little cat, who appears in each section of the SANDSPUR. Seniors Monor Mrs. Wisenbaker With infinite pride the seniors of 1962 have chosen to dedicate the SANDSPUR to Mrs. William Wisenbaker, who has been a wonderful help and inspiration during our four years at VHS. Her patient manner of teaching, her invaluable help in the preparation for the homecoming and junior-senior dances, the many football trips she has chaperoned, and her unlimited interest in our education, ac- tivities, and well being will always be re- membered. The class of 1962 will be forever grateful. Petite Mrs. Wisenbaker is the proud mother of a six foot son. Bill, who is a senior at VHS. Carol Harris and Sandy Stewart ask Mrs. Wisenbaker's help in world history class. t Widely known for her culinary skill, Mrs. Wisenbaker enjoys cooking for her large family. Coach Kittrell and Mrs. Wisenbaker discuss her favorite sport—basketball. As the Kennedy clan plays touch football, the Wisenbaker family—father, mother, and children—enjoy playing basketball. School Board, Pictured together at a dinner meeting are, standing: newly elected member, Mr. Lamar Newbern, and Mr. Earl Mayo; seated: Mrs. Lloyd Burns, outgoing member. Dr. Ralph Thaxton, and Mrs. Christie Patterson. Not pictured are Mrs. Jackie Harris, new member, and Judge Homer Eberhardt, outgo- ing member. Mr. Nunn, left, is Superintendent of the school system, and Mr. Mason is Chairman of the School Board. Mr. Nunn received his BS and MS de- grees from Auburn University and has done further study at Southern Methodist, Duke Uni- versity, and the University of Georgia. From left to right are Mr. Clement Greene, Dr. Frank Eldridge, and Mr. fddie Laws, other loyal members of the Board. In charge of the general policies of the school, the School Board controls the curriculum and finances. Composed of nine members, the Board serves the public without any remuneration and forms the necessary link between the school and community. Mr. W. G. Nunn, as Superintendent of the City Schools, takes an active interest in VHS. He coordinates its activities with those of the other Valdosta schools and shares with the School Board the responsibility for the general policies of the school. Ministration Provide Ceaderskip Mr. Bridges, as principal, is responsible for the management of Valdosta High School. Day by day he coordinates the many as- pects of the school as he works closely with its teachers, staffs, and students. His professional preparation for this job includes both the AB and MS'degrees from Mercer and additional study at Duke Uni- versity and Columbia University. In addi- tion, he has had more than twenty-five years' experience as an educator. Mr. Bridges beams as he accepts a Christ- mas gift. Coach Bazemore is the donor on behalf of the faculty. New students entering VHS are regular- ly interviewed by Mr. Bridges. Susan Stark, from Detroit, Michigan, was one of the newcomers welcomed. Quidance Office, Secretaries VHS students find that they need compre- hensive, accurate advice in the solving of scholas- tic and personal problems and in planning for the future. The Guidance Department, composed of Miss Marguerite Ford and a capable staff of VHS girls, meets this need. Miss Ford's office is always open to students who need help. Seniors and juniors especially need Miss Ford's skillful advice and aid as they seek in- formation about a confusing array of standardized tests, choose a life vocation, and apply for ad- mission to a college. Vital to underclassmen as well, the Guidance Department is an integral part of VHS. Administering standardized tests occupies a large part of Miss Ford's day. One of Miss Ford's duties is counseling with parents. Here she discusses Bud Bridges' work with his mother, Mrs. Howard Bridges. 10 Jiid Students Mrs. Garwood and Mrs. Burgsteiner are the two office secretaries for VHS. Mrs. Garwood is in charge of the records of the school. She keeps the schedule and the school record for each student and is responsible for filling out transcripts of the grades. She is also the financial secretary of VHS and handles the funds of all the clubs. Mrs. Burgsteiner serves as Mr. Bridges' sec- retary. She also checks out textbooks to students, registers and withdraws students, and controls the intercommunication system of the school. II 13 Math Classes Stress flew Concepts Each year students are schooled by math to think clearly and logically. Because math's promi- nence in the modern world as the language of sci- ence and the tool of finance and business cannot be over estimated, the math department is one of the most important departments of VHS. This year VHS has been one of the few schools in Georgia in which the new forms and concepts of math developed recently are being taught. Concepts of sets of numbers, their intersection and union demonstrated by graphs and Venn diagrams are just some of the ideas that have given students a new and clearer view of mathe- matics. W. E. DAVIS, JR., left, teaches two classes of physics, one class of Algebra I, and is the girls basketball coach. He is also one of the football coaches. He attended South Georgia College and Auburn, where he received his B.S., M.S.Ed. at the U. of Florida. MRS. PERRY ANDERSON attended VSC where she received her A.B. Degree. She also attended FSU. Mrs. Anderson teaches classes of Algebra I and is one of the sponsors of the Seventeen Club. MRS. CLYDE CONNELL attended VSC where she received her AB degree. She also did additional work at NDER French Institute at Vanderbilt. Besides teaching three classes of French II, and a class of Algebra I, Mrs. Connell is the sponsor for the French Club. MRS. CHARLES WORSTALL received her AB from the University of Toronto and her MA degree from the University of Columbia. Mrs. Worstall teaches three classes of Geometry and two classes of Algebra I. Al Brass and Paul Driscoll study hard trying to understand Sen- ior Algebra. WILLIAM LOVE received his BS in science and social science from Georgia Southern and his MA in social science from Oglethorpe University. He teaches five classes of general math. MRS. MARVIN EVANS earned her AB in math from Winthrop College, her MA in physics from George Peabody College and did additional work at the University of Virginia. She teaches five classes of Algebra II and serves as a sponsor of the Future Teachers of America. Mrs. Evans looks on with interest as her colleague in the math department, MRS. SAM HARRIS, explains a fine point of the new mathematics to Bill Wisen- baker. Mrs. Harris received her BS in chemistry and education from Florida State University. She is the sponsor of the Beta Club and teaches three classes of senior algebra and trigonome- try and two classes of geometry. Zeachers Have Mrs. Anderson reads the latest magazines while keeping study hall. Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Horn, Mr. Bridges, and Mrs. Bargeron take time out for a coffee break. Mrs. Frittle, math teacher who took the place of Mrs. Sam Harris, explains the register book to Mr. O'Neal, science teacher who took Mrs. Billy Selph's place. Coach Bennett tries to find time to read a book while at football camp. Canguage J rts J re Vital 06 j 'kidQ ji. xpwb Reading is to the mind, what exer- cise is to the body —Addison. This has become the main theme in the VHS Eng- lish department. Because of the need for enriched experiences and the improve- ment of vocabulary, outside reading is taking a higher place in the English cur- riculum. Freshman and sophomore teachers drill on fundamentals in grammar and literature. Junior and senior teachers put more emphasis on varied reading and actual practice in both creative and ex- pository writing and in speaking before a group. By the completion of four years, the student has a firm background to prepare him for all future advancement to mature composition. MRS. WILLIAM WEST earned her BFA in drama at the University of Georgia and her MA in English at the same school. She teaches four classes of senior English and one class of junior English. MRS. CONVERSE McKEY attended VSC where she received her BA in English. She teaches five classes of English I. MRS. LARRY MONCUS received her BA in English from La- grange College. She teaches five classes of English I and is a sponsor of the Beta Tri Hi Y. MRS. HERCHEL HAMIll, left, earned her AB degree in social studies at Bessie Tift. She teaches three classes of English III and two classes of Bible. She is a sponsor of the Future Teachers of America. Poetry evokes different responses from students in Miss Culpepper's English II class. Beaverly Gleason, Sandra Belote, Margaret Patterson, Faye Towns, Dean Nichols, and Kay Talley display varying degrees of interest. MISS JEAN CULPEPPER, left, attended Valdosta State College where she received her BS in education. She teaches four classes of English II and one class of English I. Her extra-curricular responsibility is spon- soring the Beta Tri Hi Y. MRS. OLIVER GOOGE received her BS in education at Valdosta State College. She teaches five classes of English III and is a junior class sponsor. MRS. HARRY WOLINSKI received her AB in hu- manities from Valdosta State College and her MA in English from Florida State University. She teaches two classes of English II, two classes of English III, and one class of journalism. In addition, she is a sponsor of the SANDSPUR. Science Zrains, Organizes Common Sense MRS. GRADY MASSEY received her AB from VSC, her MS from Columbia Uni- versity, and did additional work at the University of Southern California and MIT. She teaches five classes of college biology and sponsors the Camera Club. VHS students gain clearer under- standing of their environment by study- ing the physical world and the laws that govern it. They also prepare for a future in which science will play an increasing role. General science, general and college preparatory biology, physics, and chem- istry courses are offered by the science department. HAROLD SLOANE attended Holy Cross where he received his AB degree and Bates College where he earned his M.A. He teaches three classes of general biology and two classes of chemistry. JOHNNY ROLAND, left, attended Troy State College where he received his BS in physical education and science and his MS in education. He has done additional work at the University of Georgia. Mr. Roland teaches four classes of general science and coaches football. Standing on the other side of the aquarium is MRS. BILLY SELPH. She earned her BS in secondary education at VSC and now teaches four classes of general science and one of biology. In addition, she serves as a sponsor of the SANDSPUR. MRS. ASHLEY FREEMAN, right, received her BS in biology from VSC. She teaches five classes of general science and is the sponsor of the Science Club. Betty Middlebrooks and Margaret Speed look interested as they dissect a cray fish. foreign jCangauges Promote Understanding Modern communication and transportation methods have given the study of foreign lan- guages added impetus. VHS offers three years of Latin, two years of French, and two years of Spanish. Students learn the mechanics of these languages as they read, write, hear, and speak them. They become acquainted with literary works of other tongues and gain an understanding of cultures and peo- ples different from their own. MRS. WILLIAM McCLURE, standing left, attended Western Kentucky College and received her AB and did additional study at the University of Georgia. She teaches two classes of Latin I and three classes of Latin III. She also is the sponsor of the Latin Club. MRS. HUGH BROWN received her AB in English at the Uni- versity of Alabama. She has done additional work at the University of Virginia and Columbia University. She teaches four classes of Latin I and one class of Latin III. Also she is the sponsor of the OUTLOOK. Foreign language records are used frequently by Mrs. Clyde Connell's French classes. MRS. ROBERT OWENS re- ceived her AA from Stephens College; her BA from University of Oklahoma, and she has done additional study at the Universidad Na- cional de Mexico. She teaches three classes of Spanish I and two class- es of Spanish II and is the sponsor of the Span- ish Club. Stanley Reaves, third year Latin student, helps Frann Woodward a first year Lat- in student. 23 Social Studies Offers Social studies may be de- fined as the study of people. Sociology, economics, Bible, civ- MRS. ARNOLD HOGAN attended Georgia State College for Women where she earned her BS degree in education. Mrs. Hogan teaches five classes of United States history and is the sponsor of the Government Club. MR. BILL BENNETT, left, received his BS in Education from Florida State University and his Masters of Education from the University of Georgia. He teaches two classes of driver education, two classes of government, one class each of sociology and economics. He is also one of the football coaches. MR. BILL KITTRELL attended East Carolina College where he received his BS in physical education and social studies. He teaches five classes of civics and is a football coach. ics, government, American his- tory and world history are the courses offered by the social studies department. Every stu- dent must take American history and at least two other of these subjects. Many choose Bible, an unusual and valuable elective. These studies are interesting, and they also give the student a key to an understanding of modern man and his institutions. 24 Key to Understanding MRS. JOE WISENBAKER earned her AB in history and English at Valdosta State College, and her MS in education at the University of Georgia. She teaches two classes of business English, one class of civics, and one class of government. MRS. WILLIAM WISENBAKER received her AB degree in history from Valdosta State College. She teaches two classes of United States history and three classes of world history. She is the sponsor of the Student Council. MRS. HOLLIE HOWELL attended Valdosta State College where she history and is a sponsor of the Seventeen Club, received her AB in education. She teaches five classes of world Curriculum Includes Students who have musical skill and talent are able to use and develop their abilities through the music department of VHS. Glee club and band programs are well established and VHS students gain proficiency in music as they learn to perform light and serious pieces. Both the band and glee club serve the school in many ways. They give concerts and chapel programs and send their mem- bers to festivals and camps. The band also performs at parades and football games. While members of the Girls Chorus practice a new song, MISS ELIZABETH JONES, glee club director, accompanies. Miss Jones received her BS in music at the University of Georgia. Part of her day is spent at Valdosta Junior High School and part at VHS where she directs the Girls Chorus, the Mixed Chorus and the Choraliers. Cathy Johansen looks on as MR. BUTENSCHON, assistant to Mr. Pyron, works with three members of the trumpet section, Roger Martin, Rhody Edwards, and Vernon Sinclair. Portia Thomas, a freshman band member, pauses in her rush between classes to talk with MR. STEVE PYRON, the band leader. Mr. Pyron received his BS in music education at Jacksonville State College, his MA in music education at the University of Alabama and did ad- ditional work at the University of Michi- gan and at the University of Florida. Be- sides directing the band, he teaches four classes of band. Susan Todd and Gary Nichols have their art portfolios inspected. Music and Act After a lapse of several years, an art class was included in the curriculum of VHS. Prospective art students were required to show their original work before admittance to class. They study the history and fundamentals of art and practice in various mediums: charcoal, oil, water colors, clay and wood. Since September their pictures, sketches, and con- structions have been on display throughout the school. MR. JACK WOOTEN received his AB in Humanities at VSC and has done additional art study in New York. One of the city's two art teachers, Mr. Wooten spends part of his day at VHS. I V.H5 ART DEPT. Fred Baugh is attracted by the interesting bulletin board that is kept by the art class. 27 P. S. Classes balance Curriculum MRS. HERMAN JOHNSON attended Valdosta State College where she received her AB, and she earned her MA in physical education from the University of Georgia. She teaches six class- es of girls' physical education and is the girls' tennis coach. Barbara Burch, JoAnn Anderson, Gwen Walden, and Pam Carter have fun while they complete their physical fitness test. Physical education or some other physi- cal activity is required of every VHS student during his four years of high school. All P.E. classes engage in such sports as tennis, basketball, soccer, softball, track and volley- ball. While the boys' classes practice weight- lifting, the girls enjoy less strenuous ac- tivities—speed ball, badminton, golf and croquet. In a chapel program, the P.E. girls en- tertained the student body by displaying their skills in tumbling and creative danc- ing, special features of their classes. Frank Crane, Mike Slack, Tim Tart, Evon McLaurin, and Raymond Allen enjoy bas- ketball. Harold Hobby, Bruce Carter, Gene Lane, David Atkinson, Freddie Kilgore, and Marvin Broom- burg are building their muscles by lifting weights and doing chin-ups. WRIGHT BAZEMORE, head of the boys' physi- cal education department, received his AB in economics and physical education frorp Mer- cer University and his MA in school admin- istration and physical education from George Peabody. He has done additional work at Princeton and Harvard. Mr. Bazemore teaches five classes of boys' P.E. and is the head foot- ball coach. 29 One of the basic principles of cooking is measuring foods. Mrs. Thompson instructs Sharon Stalvey, Ann Baker, and Carolyn Wilburn. AH (jirls Study Momemaking Combining modern equipment with ad- vanced teaching methods, the home economics department provides an opportunity for girls to practice what they have learned. Home econom- ics girls have everyday experiences in cooking, sewing, and home management. Mrs. Rowan shows Gwen Waldren how to make a hem. MRS. LARUE ROWAN, left, received her BS in home economics from Georgia Southern College. MRS. MAURICE THOMPSON earned her BS in home eco- nomics from Berry College, and her MS in education from the University of Georgia. Shop develops Manual Skill Mr. Webb demonstrates the electric saw to Louie Huff and Darrell Pearce. Under the direction of Mr. Webb advanced shop students prepare themselves for a skilled trade. Adequate facilities for a complete trade and industrial education are available in the modern shop building. ALLEN WEBB attended Georgia Southern and received his BS in industrial arts. He teaches three classes of shop I and three classes of shop II. Jim Lassiter and Al Coody learn that sanding is an important part of woodworking. 31 VMS Offers Commercial Zraimng Students who take courses offered by the commercial department gain training that will be vital to them in the business world and use- ful in many other ways. They may elect to take bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, and business arithmetic or any combinations of these courses. While students who do not plan to go to college benefit most from the commercial ptogram, others acquire useful skills and abilities. MISS SARAH ADAMS received her AB in English from VSC and her M.Ed. in business English from the University of Georgia. She teaches two classes of business arithmetic, one class of civics, and two classes of shorthand. MRS. HENRY HALL attended Auburn where she received her BS in commercial education. Mrs. Hall teaches one class of typing I and two classes of typing II. MRS. DAVIE EDMONDSON received her BS in business education from George Peabody College for Teachers. She teaches three classes of typing I and two classes of bookkeeping and is the sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America Club and the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y. Paul Sheffield and Kay Croft enjoy using the new adding machines the school has purchased. Students Sam and Ceam Preparation for careers in merchandising, experience in clerical jobs, and on-the-job training for those entering industry are opportunities furnished by the distributive education and the distributive co-operative training de- partments. Students participating in these programs are allowed to leave school at the end of fourth period to begin their work. Pride in scholarship and in doing a job well are stressed by these departments. AAR. BILL GLENN earned his BS in education at the University of Georgia. He also received his AAS in education at Georgia. The D.E. program is supervised by Mr. Glenn. MR. JIM HORN attended Troy State College where he earned his BS in social studies. He received his MS in school administration from Auburn. Mr. Horn is director of the DCT. Community Encourages Scholarship Scholastic achievement is actively encouraged by the citi- zens of Valdosta. For the second year an interested group pre- sented letter sweaters to all sen- iors who had maintained a 90 or above average for their first three years at high school. Other civic groups-the UDC, DAR, and Civitan Club—gave prizes for essays. Contests based on scholar- ship and leadership were held by the Elks Club. And the Valdosta Kiwanis Club served as sponsors of VHS's Star student and teacher. Mr. Nisbet, representing the Kiwanis Club, gives Angela Wall and Mrs. Hogan their certifi- cates for star student and teacher. Students who received sweaters were the following. Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Lynn DiMascio, Elva Grey Johnson, Marilyn Rykard, Elaine Pitts, Kay Potts, Betty Blankenship. SECOND ROW: Kay Powell, Sharon Smith, Tillie Yow, Suzanne Saunders, Sandra Babcock, Angela Wall, Sherry Richards. THIRD ROW: Bill Wisen- baker. Bud Bridges, Mike Watson, Alvie Steele, and David Atkinson. 34 Mr. Nunn presents War Bonds to Gail Bazemore and Bill Wisenbaker who were selected as best-all-round seniors. Honor graduates who maintained an average of 90 or above for their four years in high school were presented plaques by the Elks Club. FIRST ROW: Elaine Pitts, Lynn DiMascio, Angela Wall, Sherry Richards, Cheryl Metts, Kay Powell, Elva Grey Johnson, Betty Blanken- ship, Tillie Yow. SECOND ROW: Sharon Smith, Suzanne Saunders, Bud Bridges, Alvie Steele, Mike Watson, David Atkinson, Sandra Babcock, Marilyn Rykard, Kay Potts, Bill Wisenbaker. 35 36 FIRST ROW: Gary Minchew, Skipper Prewitt, Don Deloach, Butch Luke, Bruce Bennett, Frank Wetherington, Larry Dennis. SECOND ROW: Coach Bazemore, Bill Holt, Rick Thomas, Jimmy Robinson, Billy Schroer, Bill Myddleton, Danny Henley, Giles Smith, Syrois Barker, Walter Zant, Wally Colson, Billy Holtzclaw. THIRD ROW: David Luke; manager, Ashley Paulk; manager. Coach Kitfrell, Robert DeLoach; manager, Don Reams, Andy Larsen, Bunky Henry, Kenny Ruffer, Randy Hunter, Bruce Buie, Henry Harnage. FOURTH ROW: Hank Lee, Frank Haddock, Clyo Blanton, Christie Patterson, Foy Norwood, Bo Hall, Jimmy Robinson, Albert McLeod, Eugene Gunter. Wildcats Capture Second Straight AAA Crown The Valdosta Wildcats, pre-season favorites to repeat their 1960 State Championship endured all pressures, lived up to everyone's expectations, and repeated as AAA State Champions by winning their 24th consecutive game at Thomaston. Hailed as the University of Valdosta ' the team was acclaimed as the second best high school football team in the nation by Arthur Johlfs, editor of the National Sports News Service. 38 FIRST ROW: Rusty Griffin, Jerry Varnado, David Tindall. SECOND ROW: Stanley Reaves, Dick Ben- der, Charles Oliver. THIRD ROW: Greg Jordan, Ted Minnick, Coach Bennett. FOURTH ROW: Coach Roland, Coach Davis. TRI-CAPTAINS Frank Wetherington, starting offensive guard for the Wildcats, was one of the mainstays in a line that allowed Wildcat backs to roll over opponent after op- ponent. Butch Luke, starting linebacker on a de- fense that held Wildcat opponents to only 41 points during the regular season, was one of the states best. Bruce Bennett, honorable mention All- American as a junior and first string All- American as a senior, led the Wildcats to two consecutive state championships. One of the most sought after football players in the South, Bruce plans to continue his football career at the University of Florida. Coach Bazemore is all smiles as he is carried from the field after the Wildcats have defeated Robert E. Lee 34-13 in the state championship game. His second straight AAA state championship only bettered his fabulous record of 179 wins, 26 losses, and 3 ties while at Valdosta High School. 39 Skill Mixed With;Determination Wrings Victory While their teammates finish the game against the Lions of Baker, first-string 'Cats take a well-deserved rest. Stanley Reaves and Foy Norwood, lay- ing Thomasville defenders by the way- side, show why the Wildcat offense clicked as it did. VALDOSTA 35 BAKER 7 In the season's opener, the defending state AAA champs showed the powerful offense and stubborn defense that last year led them to 12 straight victories. VALDOSTA 33 THOMASVILLE 6 Although they led only 7-6 at halftime, the Wildcats rallied to hand the Bulldogs one of the worst defeats they have suffered Coach Bazemore, with assistants Bill Bennett, Bill Davis, Johnny Roland, and Bill Kittrell guided the Wildcats to success. in many years. 40 Bruce Bennett and Butch Luke team up to halt a Jordan back after a short gain and to show why Wildcat opponents scored only 41 points during the regular season. Giles Smith fights desperately to break into the clear against Baker as defenders close in on him. Foy Norwood helps lead his interference in the first victory of the season. Giles Smith churns for yardage against Lanier, but the going seems to be tough as two defenders fight to bring him down. VALDOSTA 46 JORDAN 14 Valdosta completely demolished Jordan's spread offense and man-handled a team that was supposed to give the Wildcats a close game. Wildcat backs ran at will and Jordan's great passer Lawton Garnto was checked by a rugged defense that allowed the Red Jackets to score only at the end of the game. VALDOSTA 21 LANIER 0 Lanier's Poets gave the Wildcats a tougher time than many people expected, and the Wildcats had to pull out all their tricks to win in the closest game thus far. The Wildcats had an off night against the Poets but they still had the guns to grab their fourth straight victory. 41 ’Cats Capture Jour Shutouts Bruce Bennett cuts the corner and heads downfield against Columbus as he seems to play a handshaking game with a pursuing Blue Devil. However, one hand is not enough to hold Bennett who goes for a big gain. VALDOSTA 29 ALBANY 0 Valdosta met and decisively defeated a pre- viously unbeaten Albany Indian eleven in a game played before a tremendous crowd in Albany's Memorial Stadium. While holding the determined but outplayed Indians in check the whole game, the Wildcats ran at will. A touchdown on the last play of the first half seemed to break the Indians' backs, and from there on out the outcome of the game was no longer in doubt. VALDOSTA 42 COLUMBUS 0 On one of their better nights, the Wildcats handed winless Columbus their sixth straight de- feat. With several players figuring in the scoring column, the Wildcats ran up their most decisive victory of the season. Billy Holtzdaw disposes of one of three Blue Devils with a good stiff-arm as he tries to turn the corner and head downfield. 42 VALDOSTA 7 MOULTRIE 0 Hampered by fumbles, penalties, and mistakes early in the game, the Wildcats found the going rough against an unbeaten and highly roused Moul- trie team. Valdosta finally pulled ahead 7-0 after two of their touchdowns had been called back, and from then on the Wildcats and the Packers staged a see-saw defensive battle. The Wildcat's eventually emerged the victor in a game that turned out to be the closest one the Wildcats had all season. VALDOSTA 26 WILLINGHAM 0 Strong and rugged as they were, the Willing- ham Rams were no match for an equally strong and rugged Valdosta crew. Playing a regular, me- thodical game, the Wildcats registered their fourth straight shutout. Rick Thomas is run out of bounds by a stubborn Blue Devil but not before he picks up valuable yardage. Rick Thomas, aUhough swarmed by a host of Columbus Blue Devils, simply lowers his head and drives on. Championship Dream Completed Giles Smith fights to shake off a Robert E. Lee Rebel as another is in pursuit. Stanley Reaves is run out of bounds by a lone Musketeer, but not before he picks up big yardage. Giles Smith drives through a mass of Valdosta and Richmond Academy players to register six more points on the scoreboard. VALDOSTA 54 WARNER ROBINS 14 Although the Demons from Warner Robins were a game and courageous eleven, they were no- match for the Wildcats who led 54-0 at half- time. The first team then relaxed and watched the reserves finish the game. Led by Jackie Hammond, later voted the Wildcats' outstanding opponent, the Demons retaliated with two touch- downs. VALDOSTA 35 LAGRANGE 0 In a game that decided the 1 -AAA champion- ship, Valdosta's Wildcats completely demolished the LaGrange Grangers' title hopes, and a team that was supposed to give the Wildcats one of their toughest games fell to bitter defeat. Closing the season with a shutout, the Wildcats began preparation for the defense of their AAA state title. VALDOSTA 26 RICHMOND ACADEMY 0 Valdosta's small but deter- mined Wildcats met a Richmond Academy eleven of giant size in the South Georgia Championship game and left Cleveland Field with a de- cisive victory. The Wildcats, out- weighed at every position, played one of their finest games. They dis- played a devastating attack and a tough defense. Bruce Bennett bowls over a pair of Richmond Academy Musketeers as Giles Smith leads his interference. VALDOSTA 34 ROBERT E. LEE 13 In the AAA state championship game played at Thomaston, the Wildcats and the Rebels of- Robert E. Lee played a close first half, and the Wildcats left the field with a 7-6 margin. How- ever the Wildcats exploded in the second half, put down several comeback attempts by the Rebels, and wrapped up their second straight state cham- pionship. Stanley Reaves indicates that the Wildcats have tallied again against the Musketeers. 45 Highlights of Homecoming Around the World, theme of the 1961 home- coming activities, is displayed by the Sports Council's float. France joins the parade of countries as the French Club says Allez Chats. This was only one of the many outstanding floats entered in the homecoming parade. From France and Africa to China was the route followed by the festive week. The Chantells, a group of local musicians, provided many students who attended the dance on Saturday night of this the music for the occasion. Mr. Bridges crowns queen Sharon Smith as king Leo Wells and the rest of the homecoming court look on. Members of the court this year are, left to right, sophomores Starr Howell and Roger Milam, seniors Jeannie Hoyle and Mike Watson, juniors Mark Holloway and Darlene Smith, and freshmen Tad Coleman and JoAnn Beck. Homecoming 1961 portrayed the theme Around the World which was carried out elab- orately in the traditional parade and dance. Festivities were begun by the crowning of the king and queen at the Valdosta-Moultrie home- coming game and were climaxed by the home- coming dance. Leo Wells and Sharon Smith happily leave the field after they have been crowned king and queen. 47 Wildcats Capture Region and State Zourne Victories Valdosta's Wildcats, senior-laden but small, had a victorious but exasperating season. Although they had a 20-1 1 over- all record, their worst defeat was by only six points. Enroute to winning their first ten games, the Wildcats captured the Hahira Tournament. In the region KNEELING: Rick Thomas, Bill Wisenbaker—Co-Captain, Alvie Steele—Co-Captain, Tommy Johnson, Mike Watson. STAND- tournament they pulled several surprises by eliminating favored Baker and Warner Robins before falling to LaGrange, the eventual winner, in the semifinals. Be- fore losing in the quarterfinals of the state tourney, the Wildcats also defeated Jenkins of Savannah. ING: Stanley Reaves, Foy Norwood, Leo Wells, Billy Schroer, Mark Holloway. Not pictured: Wally Colson. tSsAOSZ BOTTOM ROW: Jessie Mayne, Patsy Garvin, Becky John- son, Betty McClenny, Gail Bazemore—Co-Captain, Lucille Dawson—Co-Captain, Sara Smith, Diane Quattlebaum, Mar- garet Smith, Susan Rodgers, Andy Shenton. TOP ROW: Coach Bill Davis, Sue Strobo, Diann Bazemore, Virginia Anderson, Beverly Gleason, Eulouise Hamill, Dale Geer, Carol Harris, Barbara Knoll, Lyndal Deloach, Betty Potts, Russell Martin, Donna Blanton, Louise Bailey—manager. Wildkitteas Tmsk Zkird in State Although they were hampered by lack of experience and lack of height, the Wildkittens showed the hustle and the determination that has been typical of Valdosta teams over the years. Their verve paid off in a fine 20-8 season and a Hahira Tournament championship. Clos- ing the season in a tie for the region championship, they were later defeated by Warner Robins in a special game to break the tie. In the state playoffs the Kittens defeated Richmond Academy in the first round, lost to Murphy, the even- tual winner, in the semi-finals, and de- feated Southwest of Atlanta for third place in the state. Barbara Knoll battles a Tifton Angel for a rebound in a game that the Wildkittens won. Lucille Dawson comes down with an of- fensive rebound against Warner Robins as Barbara Knoll crouches for action. Betty AAcClenny goes High into the air to get off a shot against a Warner Robins defender. The Wildkittens outjumped and. outswapped Warner Robins all night to achieve this important victory. Eulouise Hamill comes down with a vital rebound against Warner Robins. Susan Rodgers waits on the outside to help move the ball across to the forwards. After initially being defeated in Warner Robins, the Wildkittens came back to win the return match and finish in a tie for the region champion- ship. They were later defeated in a special game to break the tie. 51 Mark Holloway locks arms with an op- ponent from Echols County in a game that turned out to be a high-scoring affair. Valdosta defeated the Bulldogs from Echols County two times during the past year. leo Wells grimaces as he and an op- ponent from Brooks County struggle for a rebound. Foy Norwood and Tommy Johnson await the outcome. This action occurred in the second round of the Hahira Tournament which the Wildcats won for the second consecutive year. 52 Foy Norwood joins two Warner Robins Demons in a battle of the boards as Alvie Steele looks on. Bill Wisenbaker leaps high into the air to begin the Willing- ham contest. Foy Norwood tenses for action. When Ken Muha of Warner Robins comes down with the rebound Tommy Johnson goes for the ball. baseball Popularity Tommy Johnson and Rick Thomas show how to execute a perfect double play. Baseball interest increased at Valdosta High as the Wildcat nine battled down to the wire for the region championship. Although they finished in a tie for second, this was the best record compiled by a Wildcat baseball team in AAA. They finished with a 5-3 region record and a 6-4 overall record. Only three players are being lost by graduation, and the Wildcats will be after a first place finish next year. Billy Schroer, starting catcher for the team, is caught as he snags a fast one. Billy alternated at this position with James Wetherington, who is not pictured. 54 Increases at VMS Bill Myddleton, the Wildcat's number one hurler, fires one across the plate. Wally Colson, batting champion for region 1-AAA, stretches for a throw to first. FIRST ROW, L to R: Eddie Bentley, Terry Godwin, Charles Leonard, Walter Zant, Stanley Reaves. SECOND ROW: Kenny McLeod, Bud Bridges, Tommy Johnson, Bill Myddleton, Carroll Sherwood, Haywood Moore. THIRD ROW: Coach—J. B. Roland, Mark Holloway, Wally Colson, Jimmy Robinson, Billy Schroer, Rick Thomas. Members of the varsity tennis team are L to R: Bradley Courtney, Tommy Davenport, Mike Fletcher, Butch Wiggins, Billy Lindstrom, Andy Larsen, Al Rehberg. Valdosta Net men Cook to Juture Although hampered by lack of experience, the Wildcat tennis team made a good showing. The team had a 2-1 region record and a 3-1 over- all record, Bradley Courtney and Andy Larsen reached the semi-finals of the region tournament before being eliminated. The rest of the team reached the quarter-finals. Because the whole team is returning, a good 1962-1963 season is anticipated. Billy Lindstrom and Tommy Davenport made up the doubles team that played most of the season matches. 56 Kittens AAA Champs in Troubles Led by Beverly Gunter, who won the region 1-AAA championship, and Nancy Simon and Barbara Knoll, who won both the region and the state in doubles, the Wild- kittens compiled a fine 7-3 overall record. Two of their defeats were at the hands of Florida State University. Like the boys' team, the girls' team is made up of only freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, all of whom will return next season. Nancy Simon and Barbara Knoll captured the AAA state championship in girls' doubles. Both are only sophomores. Al Rehberg shows the form that helped him to play No. 1 singles. 57 Members of the varsity tennis team surround the junior varsity members. STANDING, L to R: Barbara Knoll, Sandy LaMontagne, Beverly Gunter, Joy Smith, Maxine Wilson, Jan Shelton, Judy Lawson and Nancy Simon. SEATED: Susan LaMontagne, Linda Blaise, Linda Meyer, Toni DiMascio, Patsy Jackson, Katherine Dennis, Virginia Anderson, Betty Boyette, Jennifer Schroer, and Lyndal DeLoach. Members of the varsity team include: STANDING, L to R: Barbara Knoll, Maxine Wilson, Jan Shelton, and Beverly Gunter. SEATED: Joy Smith, Nancy Simon, Sandy LaMontagne, Judy Lawson. 58 Crack Events Conclude Spring Sports Foy Norwood exerts himself as he throws the shot out into space. Although track did not have the success that it has enjoyed in past years, many under- classmen are returning and the future is bright. After having several meets with some area schools, the team traveled to Macon to participate in the sub-region meet. Here they failed to qual- ify for the region meet. Giles Smith and Don DeLoach show the handoff form that they used in the 440-relay. Members of the track team were: KNEELING, L to R: Don De- Loach, Bruce Bennett, Bill Myddleton. STANDING: Bobby Willis, Albert McLeod, Randy Hunter, Larry Jones, Bill Holt, Steve Dasher, Charles Massey, Gene Gunter, Mike Ireland, Giles Smith, Coach—Bill Bennett, David Henry, Foy Norwood. 59 Cinksters Place fourth in Region Represented by Bunky Henry, Alvie Steele, Bobby Steele, and Jimmy Rigsby in the region championship, the Wildcat golfers finished a close fourth. Although the team did not qualify for the state, Bunky Henry won the region with a 73-72 and also the right to represent region 1-AAA in the state tournament at Griffin where he finished second, only two strokes behind the winner. Each team member had a chance to participate in intramural matches during the year. Bunky Henry shows championship form as Jimmy Rigsby, Bill Henry, and Ansel Clark look on. Pictured with Coach C. B. O'Neal are the boys who tried out for KNEELING: L to R: Rusty Clark, Jimmy Rigsby, Ansel Clark, David the golf team during the year. STANDING, L to R: Bunky Henry, Luke, Bill Henry. Butch Luke, Coach C. B. O'Neal Alvie Steele, Bobby Steele. 60 During halftime, the Wildcat band plays the Valdosta High School Alma Mater. Quiet Moments Relieve Zension Tense moments characterize all sports events at VHS, whose win tradition is widely known. However, even the most vigorous activities must have quiet moments. Jimmy Rigsby and Albert McLeod enjoy a comic book as they take a deserved break at football camp. VMS Students Receive Many - On Honors Day Beverly Gunter, Barbara Knoll, and Nancy Simon exemplified the many awards won by the tennis teams. Here Bar- bara and Nancy are present- ing their state championship trophy to Mike Watson, pres- ident of the student body, as Beverly, region 1-AAA singles champion, looks on. Noah Langdale, a native of Valdosta who is now president of Georgia State Col- lege in Atlanta, was the principal speaker at the annual football banquet given by the Touchdown Club. Speaking mainly to the players, Mr. Langdale urged each of them to have a purpose for his life. Fourteen awards were also presented during the evening. 62 Those receiving awards at the football banquet were: TOP ROW, L to R: Giles Smith, Most Outstanding; Jerry Varnado, Best Sports- manship; Walter Zant, Best Blocking Back; Bill Myddleton, Best Defensive Lineman; Terry Godwin, Best Junior Varsity Back; Tommy Dove, Best Junior Varsity Lineman. BOTTOM ROW, L to R: Stanley Reaves, Most Improved Back; Skipper Prewitte, Most Improved Lineman; Butch Luke, Best Defensive Back; Bruce Bennett, Best Back and Most Valuable; Frank Wetherington, Wildcat Spirit; Billy Schroer, Best Lineman; Gary Minchew, Best Blocking Lineman. — J thie tic J wards Besides the awards presented at the football banquet, many students received honors in other sports. Although this is not a complete list, examples of the varied sports awards follow. In boys' basket- ball Alvie Steele won the Most Valuable Player trophy, Bill Wisenbaker the Sportsmanship award. Other basketball awards went to Rick Thomas, Most Improved, and Tommy Davenport, Best Junior Var- sity Player. Girls receiving basketball awards were Betty McClenny, Most Valuable; Gail Bazemore, Sportsmanship; Susan Rodgers, Most Improved; lyn- dal DeLoach, Best Junior Varsity award. The basket- ball teams were also honored at a banquet given by the Basketball Booster's Club. In golf Bunky Henry won the Hawkinsville In- vitational Tournament and the region 1-AAA cham- pionship. He finished second in the Athens Invita- tional and in the state AAA tournament in Griffin. Bunky will attend Georgia Tech on a scholarship. In baseball Wally Colson was the region batting champion. Tommy Johnson received a baseball schol- arship to Valdosta State College. Maxine Wilson, while participating in the San Jose Tournament in Jacksonville, received the Sports- manship Award for exhibiting excellent conduct on and off the court. 63 Chapter in Beyond the Classroom Students at VHS find recreation, stimulation, friend- ship, and work in club organizations. Activities and events sponsored by these groups add sparkle and color to the school year. VMS Ced Student Council SEATED, L to R: Beverly Gunter, Alvie Steele, Mike Watson, Gail Holloway, Larry Harrell, Libba Winston, Charles Barker, Darlene Bazemore, Leo Wells. STANDING: Phyllis Giles, Sheila McCoy, Mark Smith. Sound relationships between students and fac- ulty is a steady concern of the Student Council. These representatives of the student body, chosen by popular vote each year, have many varied and vital responsibilities which include filling out sched- ules at preregistration, planning and coordinating Homecoming activities, supervising College Night, giving out student cards, and planning Freshman March. This coordination of school and extracurricular activities is complemented by the cheerleaders' lead- ership in sports to round out a well-organized schedule for the school year. L to R: Gail Bazemore, vice-president; Alvie Steele, treasurer; Leo Wells, chaplain; Bev- erly Gunter, secretary; Mike Watson, pres- ident. 66 DIANE QUATTLEBAUM CARA JO SIKES CHERYL PEIFREY In fair weather or foul the spirit of the VHS student body is not allowed to lag under the leadership of the never-tiring cheerleaders. After long hours of practicing in the summer, they are ready to start the year with the first football game and cheer the teams to victory throughout the year. By selling spirit ribbons, they are able to pay their way to out of town games. This year our spirit was given an extra boost by the familiar yell, OK, everybody, get your hands up for a WILDCAT YELL! LUCILLE DAWSON SALLY COLEMAN GAIL BAZEMORE, Captain ANDY SHENTON 67 FIRST ROW: Libba Winston, David Atkinson, James linberger, Elva Grey Johnson. SECOND ROW: Rick Thomas, Jan Shelton, Sybil Burdick, Euloise Hamill, Diane Quattlebaum. THIRD ROW: Sandra Babcock, Betty Blankenship, Kay Potts. Marlene Taylor, Donna Moody, Maxine Wilson, Sheila McCoy, Beverly Gunter, Edward Scriven, Bud Bridges. FOURTH ROW: Darlene Smith, Laurice Chitwood, Sally McIntyre, Alwyln Hamill, Sandy LaMontagne, Marylin Harris, Suzanne Saunders, Tillie Yow, Susan May, and Judy Babcock. Beta Club Sponsors Zalent Show Sponsoring the VHS tal- ent show, sending delegates to the state Beta convention in Atlanta, and sending a donation to the Beta Scholar- ship Fund were the chief projects of the club this year. Encouragement of scholar- ship, leadership, and service is the purpose of the Beta Club. Officers of the Beta Club include, seated, Lynn DiMascio, Secretary- Treasurer; Angela Wall, President; Susan Rodgers, First Vice-President; standing, Mrs. Harris, advisor; Ellen Adair, Second Vice-President; and Bill Wisenbaker, publicity. 68 Buck Paulson set a new record at VHS by winning first place in the Talent Review for the second con- secutive year. His original drum solo made a big impression on the student body. Mrs. Sam Harris was given an orchid for her outstanding work as sponsor of the Beta Club. Sally Coleman and Jennifer House captured second place with their rendition of the Kingston Trio's Ann Boleyn and Where Have All the Flowers Gone? The variety of talent was evident in the choice of Genie Rogero as third place winner for her skit A Day at the Movies. l esprit gai et plein de joie de a e 6 evident dans toutes ses annee scolaire. Son grand unique de I'opera Carmen de vivre du activities Club Fran ais pendant cette projet, une rendition Bizet, a joui un succe fou. LAINE ANGIE PIERRE STANDING: Jennifer Howse, Mrs. Connell, Doris Harrelson, Sally Mcln- and Susan Rodgers. SITTING: Libba Winston, Toni Siegrist, historian, tyre Jan Shelton, Dianne Quattlebaum, Ann Bennett, Peter Van Horn, Gail lashley, Bonnie Gerlock, Diane Wilheit, Margaret Speed, Tillie president, Winkie Sanders, vice-president, James Lineberger, Dell Maine, Yow, Phyllis Giles, and Darlene Smith. 70 Canguage Clubs Show Spirit All of the language clubs at VHS have shown en- thusiasm for their projects throughout the school year. Don Hosey, a valiant soldier (Peter Van Horn), tries to persuade his lost love. Carmen (Jennifer Howse) to return to him. Carmen (Jennifer Howse) quarrels with fellow worker (Delinda Sanders) in front of the Donkey Hotey cigarette factory. Sandra Kessler, Projects Chairman for the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, presents Peter Van Horn, president of the French Club, and Sally Coleman, president of the Spanish Club, with Bibles written in Spanish and French. Members of the Spanish Club wait for the Home- coming parade to begin. 71 Saludos, Mug os Endonequiera Que Estrn! L to R: Katherine Hanson, Sammy Barker, Ronnie Stevenson, War- ren Stevenson, Pat Whitten, Betty Middlebrooks, Abe Kalib, Glenn Register, Mike Merry, Taffy Frazier, Karen Nicholson, Judy O'Neal, Ellen Squires, Amelia Paulk, Marianne Coutinho, Nancy Gamble, Sally Coleman, Joan Kohler, Patsy Middlebrook, Randy Crawford, Tommy Haddock, Millie Mclane, Elva Grey Johnson, Carolyn Stal- lings, Suzanne Saunders, Suzanne Ball, Teresa Gotchey, Brenda Underwood, Vann Coleman, Susan Wade, Mrs. Owens, James Rich, James Bolen, and Max Harrell. Following the trend to emphasize lan- guages at VHS, the Spanish club has been formed during the past year and has made rapid progress in recruiting new members. Activities of the club are planned to supple- ment the classroom assignments. Revived in- terest in the foreign language department may be the key to future good will between our country and the world around us. From its inception this club has been ac- tive-putting a float in the homecoming pa- rade, having chapel, and giving devotionals. STANDING, L to R: James Bolen—treasurer, Mrs. Owens—advisor, Sally Coleman—president. SEATED: Patsy Middlebrooks—vice- president, Suzanne Saunders—secretary, Katherine Hanson— chaplain. FIRST ROW: Mary Sessions, Beverly Gunter, Michael Slack, Molly Huckaby, Larry Harrell. SECOND ROW: Alwyln Hamill, Patsy Henry, Nancy Simon, Earl Mathis, Marlene Taylor, Mary Wolinski, Linda Keith. THIRD ROW: Donna Blanton, Lois Johnson, Suzanne Evans, Margaret Patterson, Starr Howell, Patti Jo Futch, Sandy Stewart, Mike Luke, Edward Scriven. FOURTH ROW: Joy Catoe, Judy Lawson, Jennifer Schroer, Sharon Bishop, Mark Speiler, Richard Nijem, Mrs. McClure, advisor. FIFTH ROW: Gloria Finley, Diane Bazemore, Betty Boyette, Lyndall DeLoach, Virginia Anderson, James Halter. SIXTH ROW: Betty Potts, Lyn Shelton, Kay Koch, Ray Davidson. flow Societas Jacta Sst First, second and third year students make up the membership of the Latin club which was inaugurated this year. Its purpose is to further the understanding of the language that so great- ly influenced our own. Larry Harrell, secretary, Beverly Gunter, president, Molly Huckaby, projects chairman, Mary Sessions, treasurer, and Michael Slack, vice-president, admire a classic statue borrowed from the Art Department. 73 three Choral TOP ROW, L to R: Jerri Wright, Ruby Luke, Margaret Patterson, Faye Towns. SECOND ROW: Sue Dykes, Joyce Powell, Donna Greer, Marion Priest, Libba Winston, Harriet Price. THIRD ROW: Lila Carlo, Shirley Beasley, Joy Cato, Donna Davis, Janice Herrington, Susan Wade, Brenda Hankinson, Bunny Bridges, Sally Tillman, Miss Jones. FOURTH ROW: Karen Nicholson, Carolyn Stallings, Mary Lou Slover, Betty Blakenship, Marie Joyce, Ann Golden, Ann Bennett, Lois Johnson. FIFTH ROW: Nancy Clark, Catherine Lazanis, Trudy Hinshaw, Janice McBride, Judy Prysi, LaVonne Fulghum, Dianne Knight, Dorothy Bland. SIXTH ROW: Beth Johnson, Mary Ann Cousart, Ellen Squires, Betty Godwin, Sandra McKinnon, Bonnie Gerlock, Lynn Mangum, Beverly Carter, Cathy Wood- ward. Officers of the sixth period Glee Club are: STANDING: Miss Jones, Ann Bennett —vice-president, Bunny Bridges—president, Lois Johnson—librarian, Trudy Henshaw— secretary-treasurer. Accompanists are: SIT- TING: Libba Winston, and Bonnie Ger- lock. groups Represent School Officers of the fifth period glee club: STANDING, L to R: Fann Dewar, assistant librarian; Elva Grey Johnson, president; Fredanel Guest, librarian; Elaine Pitts, vice-president. SEATED: Jean Portier, librarian; Marianne Stump, secretary-treasurer. Under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Jones, three groups did outstand- ing work in promoting in- terest in music at VHS. The mixed chorus and girls cho- rus this year enlisted ap- proximately eighty mem- bers. From these groups the Choraliers, a select en- semble, were chosen on the basis of individual try- outs. Representatives from each chorus attended the district music festival at Ep- worth-by-the-Sea and par- ticipated in the All State Chorus in Atlanta. Chapel programs and two concerts, one at Christ- mas and one in the spring, gave students and the peo- ple of Valdosta the privi- lege of enjoying the results of long hours of practice done by the choral groups. FIRST ROW, L to R: Fredanel Guest, Ruth Ann Seyfried, Susan Miles, Lindsay Wisenbaker, Millie McLane, Ruth Ann Roddey. SECOND ROW: Judy Harris, Linda Starling, Ann Carroll, Mary Wolinski, Kaye Willaford, Mary Ann Hutchens. THIRD ROW: Miss Jones, Fann Dewar, Annette Kelly, Marianne Stump, Barbara Wagner, Dell Maine, Suzanne Saunders, Jean Portier. FOURTH ROW: Cheryl Parrish, Susie James, Elaine Pitts, Elizabeth Bryan, Mary Ann Coutinho, Elva Grey Johnson, Marsha Jolley. FIFTH ROW: Arthur Alexander, Sammy Dutton, Gordon Shaw, Gary Wasmer, Danny Smith. SIXTH ROW: Scotty Spratlin, Bill Carswell, Larry Adams, James Lineberger. 75 FIRST ROW: Susan Stembridge, Freddie Guest, Sally Tillman, Elva Grey John- son, Bunny Bridges, Lois Johnson. SECOND ROW: Miss Jones, Fann Dewar, Marianne Stump, Carolyn Stallings, Elaine Pitts, Libba Winston, Suzanne Saunders, James Lineberger. THIRD ROW: Sammy Dutton, Gordon Shaw, Tommy Davis, Arthur Alexander, Larry Adams, Bill Carswell. Suzanne Saunders and Gordon Shaw accompany the Choraliers on the piano. Selected for their harmonious voices, the Choraliers are a special gcoup at VHS. Each stu- dent gives of his own time to practice. Winter and Spring concerts are given in combination with the band. Officers of the Choraliers include Elva Grey Johnson, Miss Jones, director, Elaine Pitts, Suzanne Saunders, Larry Adams, Libba Winston, and Marianne Stump. Mr. Pyron receives a crown and a golden baton in the senior chapel program as a token of appreciation from the members of the band, since this is his last year with them. Majorettes Sandra Belote, alternate. Sherry Richards, Nancy Garvin, Teresa Minchew, captain, Brenda Underwood, Donna Spratlin, and Ginny Davis, al- ternate, are dressed to represent dif- ferent countries during the homecom- ing game. Instruments as well as voices added spice to the VHS music program for this year. Director Steve Pyron led his students in performances on the field, in chapel pro- grams, and in concerts. At the state music festival the band received an excellent rating along with several individual awards. ft and Sparks Music Program. FIRST ROW, L to R: Sherry Richards, lee Cook, Maxwell, Drew, Teresa Minchew, Tommy Marr, Nancy Garvin, Karen Comings, Gene Fender, Leila Smith. SECOND ROW: Karen LeGarde, Susan McCrary, Portia Thomas, Butch Boswell, Bob Carter, Gary Zeigler, Sandra Hutchens, Mark Spieler, Davey Evans, Jack Bridges, Brenda Underwood, Rhody Edwards, Roger Martin. THIRD ROW: Donna Spratlin, Bill Nunn, Sue Davis, Peggy DeCesare. BACK ROW: Mr. Steve Pyron, Buck Paulson, Joe Ashcom, Ivy Plair, Ty Murphy, Alex Morgan, Charles Lawrence, Diane Dugger, Richard Bland, Donald Allen, Benny Hagan, Danny Smith, Robert Owens, Eddie Jeffreys, Fred Baugh, Harry Davis, and Bill Mathis. Kay Powell, editor, gives direc- tions for the news page to Susan McCrary, news editor, and Becky Odom, assistant ed- itor. There are few dull moments in the fourth period haven of the DOSTA OUTLOOK staff. If there is not an immediate deadline to meet, the members of the staff busy themselves in talking with their inspirations in order to avoid the inevitable frantic rush to get the paper out on time. If one passes by the staff room the week before the paper reaches the hands of its eager readers, the clang of typewriters and cheerful scurry of people may be observed. Students at VHS are proud of the school paper be- cause it has rated high in honors of almost every kind any paper can receive. This year the staff is a member of the QUILL AND SCROLL, a national organization of high school newspapers. Sally Coleman and Jeannie Hoyle, feature editors, check the galley proofs for mistakes before the final printing. Bill Nunn and Leila Smith, editorial co-editors, collaborate on their editorial policy. Bud Bridges, Mrs. Brown, the advisor, and Bill Wisenbaker go over details for the sports page. David Terrell, ad manager, and Suzanne Saunders, business manager, balance the income of the staff. Dosta Outlook Interprets School flews Members of the journalism class, who serve as reporters to the DOSTA OUT- LOOK are: FIRST ROW: Louise Bailey, Donna Spratlin. SECOND ROW: Billy Golden, Arthur McMillan, Ellen Taylor, Andy Shenton. THIRD ROW: Beverly Gunter, Judy Babcock, Darlene Smith, Bill Wilson, Barbara Wagner. FOURTH ROW: Alex Morgan, Billy Campbell, Dale Browning, Sandy LaMontagne, Danice Odom. STANDING, L to R: Catherine Daugharty, Mrs. Wolinski, Carmen McCalmon, Laureice Chitwood, Sally McIntyre, Millie McLane. Not Pic- tured: Sandra Kessler. Christian Meals Jre Upheld Left to Right: Kay Powell—World Service Chairman, Beverly Gunter—Vice-President, Jan Shelton—Treasurer, Elaine Pitts—Presi- dent, Susan Rodgers—Chaplain, Mary Laura Deakins—Community Projects Chairman, Darlene Smith—Secretary, Sandra Kessler— School Projects Chairman, Becky Odom— Publicity Chairman. One of the most active clubs at VHS is the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y. It is a division of the national YAACA and is composed of junior and senior girls. Because of the numerous activities it engaged in, the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y was chosen VHS's Club of the Year. Some of their projects were sending presents to children at Gracewood, sponsoring no-cheating and clean-up campaigns, and sending delegates to the state YAACA assembly. Elaine Pitts accepts trophy for Club of the Year from Billy Rwoe for the Tri-Hi-Y. BOTTOM TO TOP, L. to R.: Beverly Gunter, Elaine Pitts, Kay Powell, Jan Shelton, Susan Rodgers, Darlene Smith, Margaret Smith, Judy Babcock, Sandra Kessler, Mary Laura Deakins, Kate Culpepper, Becky Odom, Dianne Quattlebaum, Sandy La- Montagne, Danice Odom, Sally McIntyre, Marilyn Harris, Sybil Burdick, Vanne Coleman, Kay Potts, Millie McLane, Jane Crabtree, Ellen Taylor, Russel Martin, Nancy Smith, Ellen Adair, Susan May, Virginia Wright, Ruth Anne Roddey, Mrs. Edmondson. 80 FIRST ROW, L to R: Marlene Taylor, Sue Kirby, Dean Nichols, Judy Lawson, Mary Sessions, Sheila McCoy, Maxine Wilson. SECOND ROW: Bobby Catoe, Barbara Reeves, Becky Watson, Jessie Mayne, Virginia Anderson, Lyndal Deloach, Phyllis Giles, Diane Bazemore, Linda Marco. THIRD ROW: Betty Potts, Josephine Pendleton, Toni DiMascio, Earl Mathis, Starr Howell, Ann Bennett, Alwyn Hamill, Norma Flythe, Suzanne Evans, Ann Spurlock, Harriet Price. FOURTH ROW: Fran Woodward, Kay Barker, Jennifer Schroer, Pam LaHood, Donna Blanton, Gloria Findley, Lynn Shelton, Jane Mixer, Kay Koch, Betsy Brown, Benita Thomas, Libby Tanner. Freshmen and sophomore girls are eligible for membership in the Beta Tri- Hi-Y. Sending toys to Gracewood, giving books to the Youth Center, and visiting the old folks at Lake Haven have been some of the undertakings of this club. Miss Jean Culpepper and Mrs. Larry Mon- cus are the faculty advisors. FIRST ROW, L to R: Dean Nichols—secretary, Mary Sessions— vice-president, Judy Lawson—treasurer, Sheila McCoy—presi- dent, Maxine Wilson—chaplain. SECOND ROW: Fran Wood- ward-publicity chairman, Starr Howell—community projects chairman, Ann Bennet—school projects chairman, Alwyn Ha- mill—world service chairman, Phyllis Giles—publicity chair- man. 81 BOTTOM TO TOP, L to R: Mike Giles, Phil Crowe, Jimmy Burroughs, Bud Bridges, Al Brass, Artie Plowden, Hiram Wilkinson, Bill Spillers, David Henry, Frankie Coan, Eddie Bentley, Butch Wiggins, Bill Holt, Bo Hall, Joe Moss, Bobby Kidd, Larry Adams, Marshall New, Randy Smith, Joe Owens, Mr. Love, Earl Willis, Tommy Ellis, Barclay Woodward, Larry Harrell, Joey Davis, Harris Beddingfield, Bill Castleberry, Rusty Clark, Raleigh Elliott, Dan Mobley, Tommy Johnson, Barry Henry, Kenny Crago. Hoys Also Promote Migh Standards Character, versatility and leader- ship mark the boys in the Hi-Y Club. To carry out their goal of promoting everyday Christian living, the mem- bers of the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs gave a chapel play, The Hall of Heroes. Besides taking part in the national YAACA movement, they spon- sored bus trips to the out-of-town foot- ball games and a dance after a football game. 82 SEATED, L to R: Phil Crowe—vice-president. Bud Bridges—secretary, Mike Giles—president. Bill Holt—treasurer, Franky Coan—chaplain. Domestic Skills Are Acquired KNEELING, L to R: Treina Hightower, Linda Beggs, Linda Irby, Susan LaGarde, Lila Carlo, Judy Lewis, Jeannis Byrd. SITTING, L to R: Barbara McDonald, Sandra Belote, Lavonne Fulghum, Beth Odom, Mark Holloway (FHA Sweetheart), Donna Miller, Becky Odom, Peggy Decesare, Margaret Speed. STANDING, L to R: Edith Kendall, Rita McDonald, Ann Baker, Terrie Stansbury, Marlene Taylor, Susan Massey, Robbie Knighton, Becky Snowdon, Lynn Blanton, Donna Goldstein, Martha Merrill, Rebecca Parker, Carol Hasty, Mary Joyce Eanes, Susan Miles. 'To live better today, to have a better world tomorrow for ourselves and our fam- ilies are goals of the Future Homemakers of America. Programs and other activities of the club are designed and prepared to stimu- late interest in acquiring the skills needed by the modern generation to become wives and mothers. In chapel they displayed their proj- ects in a colorful fashion show of everyday and special occasion clothes. Lynda Beggs and Marlene Taylor prepare the bulletin board for the lunch room. Becky Odom—projects chairman, Donna Miller—vice-pres- ident, Sandra Belote—publicity chairman, Margaret Speed —degree chairman, Mark Holloway—sweetheart, Peggy DeCesare—historian, LaVonne Fulghum—music and recrea- tion chairman, and Beth Odom—secretary-treasurer. 83 Club Keeruits Juture teachers Practical experience is gained by students who wish to become teachers. They observe teach- ers behind the scenes and receive hints that will help them when they face classes of their own. In addition to helping the teachers grade papers and do other odd jobs, they gave a Valentine's Day Party at Central Avenue Nursing Home. For its participation in extracurricular activities, this club received second place in the Club of the Year Contest for 1961-62. Susan McCrary and Sherry Ann Richards grade papers as one of the many activities the club performs to help the teachers. FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Cathy Johansen, Ellen Taylor, Sherry Richards, Sue Davis, Virginia Wright. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Evans, Dan Smith, Karen Cummings, Brenda Underwood, Cheryl Parrish, Mrs. Hamill. THIRD ROW: Mack McGill, Susan McCrary, Linda Haddock, Kay Holland. 84 Ellen Taylor and Dan Smith stay after school to erase the blackboards to get them ready for the next day's work. Commercial Students Organize Club Pat Huff, Annette Kelly, Elizabeth Bryan, Mrs. Edmondson, advisor, JoAnne Bennett, Karen Commings, Cathy Johansen, Gay Halton. Tom Moo, Arthur Ray Baker, Joel Buckholtz. SEATED: Amelia Paulk, Members of the Future Business Leaders of America, a newly established club at VHS, created a good record in project work. Among the many activities the club engaged in were typing en- velopes for the Easter Seal drive, making and selling football shakers, saving paper and popsicle coupons, and typing for the Racing Association. Club members seek to prepare themselves for a career in the business world by practical experience. Tom Moo—vice-president, Joel Buckholtz, Karen Commings—treasurer. Gay Halton—secretary, Arthur Baker—president. Not pictured: Bobbie Ellen Blan- chard—reporter. 85 L to R: Larry Price—parliamentarian, Shirley McDonald— vice-president, Billy Rowe—president, Elizabeth Prichard —secretary, James Wetherington—sergeant at arms, Eva Ladrow—historian, Elaine Alligood—reporter, Marilyn Rykard—treasurer. Under the guidance of Mr. W. E. Glenn, the Distributive Education Club of VHS won local, state and national honors. Warren Clayton, a junior, will be state president of DE for the year 1962-1963. Marilyn Rykard, a senior, brought home from the national convention the title of National DE Student of the Year. Students in the DE Club work in the afternoons. They fill such jobs as sales clerks in various stores and as nurses aids in Pineview General Hospital. Mayor Maxwell Oliver presents the key to the city to Billy Rowe, president of the club, and Marilyn Rykard, top DE student in the nation, on DE Day. Club Wins National Recognition FIRST ROW, L to R: Warren Clayton, Larry Price, Shirley Mc- Donald, Billy Rowe, Joyce Winsor, Linda Faye Hancock, Sher- lyn McKee, Paula McKee, Ann Burgess. SECOND ROW: Jean Connell, Judy McMillin, Elizabeth Jones, Mr. Glenn, Advisor, Joy Ratigan, Charlene Wayne, Patricia Yeomans. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Rykard, Sharon Harp, Sandra Bloodworth, Helen Young, Pat Futch, Lillian McKinnon. FOURTH ROW: Jimmy Boyle, Haskell Godfrey, Ralph Hiers, Jack Wilson. Not pic- tured: Elaine Alligood, Wayne Daniels, Jerry Harris, Nick Miller, Bobby Terry, Lillian Wood, Arthur Baker, Gail Chad- wick, Gene Greneker, Gail Griffin, Eva Ladrow, Billy Smith, David Terrell, Bobby Young, Lee Faulk, Jeanette Maynard, Robert Cannon, Judy Greene, Larry Grooms, Butch Luke, Melvin Ricks, James Wetherington, Kay Croft, Joey Robinson. 86 FIRST ROW, L to R: Raymond Burch, Bobby Weldon, Sherman Moore, Benny Nolan, Merle Barber, Jimmy Brooks. SECOND ROW: Nancy Gar- vin, Linda Doig, Carolyn Mayer, Gail McBride, Mary Brannen, Louise Lightsey, Jean Dickerson, Kay Holland, Nancy Brass, Ann Barker, Joyce Greene, Pat Prine. THIRD ROW: Gary Hess, Buddy Stephenson, Joe DCX Club Provides Valdosta High's Distributive Cooperative Training Club is composed of students who are receiving on-the- job training for careers in the industrial world. DCT members are encouraged to develop civic, social, and Holland, Jane Flythe, Mr. Horn, coordinator, Beth Wade, Elizabeth Bryan. FOURTH ROW: Jimmy Tomlin, Artie Plowden, Perry Knight. FIFTH ROW: Girard Finch, Herman Brasher, Donnie Gray, Jimmy Cox, Gorden Bloodworth. Not pictured: Susan Stembridge. on-tke-flob- occupational abilities. One of the chief projects of the club this year was sponsoring a barbecue supper before one of the home football games. L to R: Elizabeth Bryan—historian, Louise Lightsey—treasurer, Jane Flythe —secretary, Benny Nolan—president, Sherman Moore—parliamentarian. and Artie Plowden—vice-president. 87 Student board of education members, Andy Shenton, Mike Slack, Diane Quattlebaum, Phyllis Giles, Sharon Smith, and Joe Moss, together with Lynn DiMascio, student school superintendent, present rec- ommendations from the youth to the City Board of Educa- tion at the May meeting. Clubs Sponsor Noteworthy Projects This year clubs at VHS sponsored many note- worthy projects—such as. College Night, Student Government for a Day, and the Beauty and the Beast contest. With the cooperation of Miss Ford, the Student Council invited representatives from various colleges to speak to interested students about their plans for higher education. The Government Club sponsored the Student Government for a Day elections in order to stimu- late student interest in local politics. From the Beauty and the Beast contest the DE Club realized enough money to award a scholar- ship to a DE student. Each vote cost one penny. FRONT ROW, L to R: Mrs. Johnson, Phyllis Giles, Mary Laura Deakins, Risa Seviene, Jan Shelton, Bobbie Ellen Blanchard, Susan LaMontagne, Martha Kay Schroer. SECOND ROW: Benita Thomas, Betsy Brown, Pam LaHood, Sally McIntyre, Linda Marco, June Sikes. THIRD ROW: Becky Parker, Martha Merrill, Carol Hasty, Beverly Gunter, Beverly Googe, Judy Lawson, Sandy Lamontagne, Maxine Wilson, Gail Prysi. Sports Council Encourages Physical Jit ness Physical fitness, good sportsman- ship and conduct, and interest in sports are the central themes of the Sports Council. This group of girls is chosen for their ability and leadership in the P.E. classes. Their main activities are to plan and coordinate intramural programs after school and help in the classes as group leaders. Carrying out these responsibilities prepares them for future leadership. STANDING: Phyllis Giles—treasurer, Bobbie Ellen Blanchard—secretary, Mary Laura Deakins— vice-president. SEATED: Mrs. Johnson—advisor, Jan Shelton—president. 89 To create an awareness of our gov- ernmental systems, the Government Club has promoted many worthwhile projects. In the fall they had workshop on parlia- mentary procedure for the new officers of all the clubs. During the student elec- tions, Valdosta's Mayor Maxwell Oliver spoke on the duties of the different of- fices. Candidates running for student mayor were given five minutes in chapel to present their platforms. Besides these school related pro- jects, the club sent money to the Empty Stocking Fund at Christmas. Club Sponsors Mock Elections Kay Powell—president, Suzanne Saunders—vice-president, David Atkinson—treasurer, Dan Odom—chaplain. Not pictured: Sharon Smith—secretary, Mrs. Hogan—advisor. SEATED, L to R: David Atkinson, Joe Moss, Randie DeCoudres, Charles Barker, Kay Powell, Sharon Smith, Mary Joe Bracewell, Bill Nunn, Dan Odom. STANDING: Bobby Kidd, Mike Sanders, and Mike Slack. KNEELING, L to R: Josephine Pendleton, Betty Potts, Jennifer Schroer, Barbara Middlebrooks, Jane Mixer, Lynda Marco, Jessie Jo Mane, Jeanie Rogero, Marilyn Harris. SECOND ROW: Sandy LaMontagne, Alwyn Hamill, Patsy Henry, Kay Barker, Lynn Shel- ton, Judy Saunders, Teresa Briggs, Joy Catoe. THIRD ROW: Judy Babcock, Donna Blanton, Sheilia McCoy, Diann Bazemore, Lyndal DeLoach, Beth McCrary, Susan Miles, Virginia Wright, Catherine Daugharty, Marleen Taylor. {firls Squire Social (fraces Every girl in the school is eligi- ble for membership in the Seventeen Club. Its main purpose is to help its members grow in social skills and graces. Programs on beauty and fashion are presented at club meet- ings. For an outside project the club sent toys to Gracewood Children's Hospital at Christmas. Four girls from each class compose the Seventeen Club council. The advisors to the club are Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Ander- son. The Council of the Seventeen Club includes: FIRST ROW, L to R: Benita Thomas, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Howell, Sara Smith, Sharon Bishop. SECOND ROW: Betsy Brown, Beverly Gunter, Mary Laura Deakins, Nancy Simon, Kay Potts, Sandra Kessler. THIRD ROW: Kay Koch, Barbara Reaves, Kate Culpepper, Ann Bennett, Norma Flythe, Kitty Thrash. o Civic Croup Sponsors Key Club FRONT TO BACK, L to R: Gary Minchew, Bunky Henry, Bill Holt, Bill Wisenbaker, Bruce Bouie, Skipper Prultte, Giles Smith, Charles Guess, Bruce Bennett, Jerry Varnado, Rick Thomas, Bill Myddleton, Danny Hendley, Billy Schroer, Jimmy Tyson, Foy Norwood, Tommy Davenport, Hank Lee, Maywood Lawrence, Stan Reeves, Bradley Courtney, Alvie Steele, Billy Lindstrom, Mike Giles, Mark Holloway, Butch Luke, Charles Barker, Ashley Paulk, Bobby Steele, Roger Milan. CIRCLE: Tommy Johnson, Wayne Tyson, Rusty Grif- fin, Charles Oliver, Leo Wells, David Luke, Bud Bridges, Bill Nunn, Wally Coleson, Kenny Ruffer, Christie Patterson, Mike Watson, Walter Zant, Jimmy Robinson. CENTER: Gail Bazemore. L to R: Mr. Horn—advisor, Bunky Henry—president, Mike Watson— secretary, Alvie Steele—vice-president, Bud Bridges—treasurer. Valdosta's Kiwanis Club sponsors the Key Club to acquaint high school boys with the goals and activities of a civic organization. Membership is the club is honorary, with mem- bers being chosen from each class. Representa- tives from the club attend the Kiwanis meet- ing every Friday. Activities of the club include sponsoring the Homecoming Parade and the annual student-coaches basketball game. L to R: Butch Luke, Bruce Bennett, Frank Wetherington, Stanley Reaves, Wilbur Johnson, Charles Oliver, Don DeLoach, David Tindall, Gary Minchew, Robert Reames, Eugene Gunter, Wally Colson, Billy Schroer, Bill Myddleton, Danny Hendley, Giles Smith, Jerry Varnado, Bunky Henry, Jimmy Robinson, Rick Thomas, Greg Jordan, Bill Holt, Sirois Barker, Clyo Blanton, Larry Dennis, Rusty Griffin, Mike Sanders, Henry Harnage, Ted Minnick, Foy Norwood, Mike Watson, Bo Hall, Mike Slack, Leo Wells, Skipper Prewitte, Andy Larsen, Bruce Buie, Frank Haddock, Ashley Paulk, Robert DeLoach, Alvie Steele, Tommy Johnson, Bud Bridges, Bobby Steele, Eddie Bentley, Mark Holloway, Billy Lindstrom, Mike Fletcher, Bobby Dasher, Kenny Ruffer, Dick Bender, Billy Holtz- clew, Bruce Stockman, David Luke, Butch Wiggins, Jimmy Burroughs, Bill Wisenbaker, Walter Zant, Christie Patterson, Jimmy DeCesare, Randy Hunter, Phil Crowe, Hank Lee, Bill Wilson, David Henry. V-Club Moms Ccttermen Long hours of practice and hard work are recognized by mem- bership in the V-Club. Any boy may become a member if he has earned a letter in football, golf, tennis, track, basketball, or baseball. The club tries to coordinate the activi- ties of the different sports and gives unity to them by creating good will between the teams. Active sports at Valdosta High School include football, tennis, baseball, and basketball as represented by Giles Smith, Mike Fletcher, Tommy Johnson, and Bill Wisenbaker. Students Aid Administration GUIDANCE OFFICE STAFF-FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Beverly Gunter, Alwyn Hamill, Sybil Burdick, Miss Ford, Toni Segrist, Gail Bazemore, Suzanne Evans. BACK ROW: Gerrie Amon, Kate Culpepper, Cheryl Metts, Virginia Wright, Karen Cummings, Kay Potts, Barbara Talley. Alwyn Hamill receives sympathy as well as an aspirin from Barbara Talley. Every executive must have someone under him to carry out the plans of an organization, and at VHS Miss Ford, guidance counselor, Mrs. Garwood, and Mr. Burgsteiner, school secretaries, have competent staffs to do a variety of jobs. Two girls are chosen for each period of the day to do such tasks as typing, gathering absentee slips, delivering messages, and grading tests, and other jobs that are indispensable to the smooth functioning of the school. Girls selected for these positions must have poise and must be de- pendable. BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF-SEATED, L. to R.: Sheila McCoy, Mrs. Kay Powell, Sharon Smith, Donna Spratlin, Oieryl Pelfrey, Betty Garwood, Sandra Babcock. STANDING: Fann Dewar, Marianne Stump, Blankenship, Teresa Minchew, Lucille Dawson. 94 Select Qroup Ccarns Cibrary Science MRS. BRYAN MATHIS, head librarian, teaches students to manage the library. Student assistants, each of whom works in the library one period per day, form the staff of the Ruby McKinney Memorial Library. They help keep the library running efficiently by checking out books, collecting fines, repairing books, pre- paring books and magazines for circulation, and keeping library records. Under the supervision of Mrs. Mathis and Miss Rayle, these students gain experience that they may use in later life. MISS SAMMY RAYLE, assistant librarian, keeps the library open each day after school and on Saturdays for the convenience of the students. Library staff members include: FRONT: Lougene Prine, Ginny Davis, Sally Coleman, Laurice Chitwood; BACK: Ellen Adair, Judy Babcock, Lynn DiMascio, David Andrews; FRONT: Molly Huckaby, Sandy Stewart, Marilyn Harris, Betty Godwin; BACK: Susan May, Elva Grey Johnson, Sandy LaMontagne, Sandra Kessler. 95 Sandra Babcock, business manager, Sharon Smith, clubs editor, Alvie Steele, sports editor, and Peter Van Horn plan one of their unusual layouts. Staff Records School If ear In the pages of the VHS annual, the SANDSPUR staff has attempted to present an accurate record of the school year for 1962. As a symbol of the spirit of VHS, the staff selected the wildcat, depicted in the art work of the annual. Throughout the year the staff sold ads and annuals, wrote copy, and planned and prepared pages to make the SANDSPUR a reality. Alex Morgan served as the annual's photographer dur- ing the first part of the year. Many of the unusual pho- tographs: the sandspur on the title page, the dramatic night- time scenes, and the silhouette pictures are examples of his work. Alex Morgan, staff photographer for the first half of the year, and Mrs. Wolinski, faculty advisor, dis- cuss the qualities of a picture. Peter Van Horn, assistant editor, and Virginia Wright, editor, plan a layout to go in the SANDSPUR. Sandra Babcock helps the Faculty Editor, Kate Culpepper, identify boys in a P.E. class picture, while Tillie Yow, Art Editor, looks on. Sophomore and Junior Class Editors, Bill Wilson and Elaine Pitts, work to meet their deadlines. Freshman and Senior Class Editors, Lynn DiAAascio and Angela Wall enjoy looking at some of the pictures that are to be used. When deadline approaches, textbooks are put aside and the entire staff concentrates on the problem of preparing yearbook pages. STANDING, Left to Right: Alvie Steele, Bill Wilson, Kate Culpepper, Peter Van Horn, Virginia Wright, and Sharon Smith. SITTING, Left to Right: Elaine Pitts. Angela Wall, Sandra Babcock, Lynn DiMascio, and Tillie Yow. 97 Club Activities Enliven School In their skit in chapel, Shelia McCoy is trying to teach Bobby Kidd that running out of gas may not be as bad as he thinks. Darlene Smith and Mark Holloway practice for Home- coming festivities in the cold, early dawn before school. Variety is the key word for the clubs at VHS. Activities range over a wide field of out- side interests. Each club may have a chapel pro- gram on Friday if it wishes. Programs may include humorous or inspirational plays or speakers. To help the school, clubs also have service projects, such as counting votes and putting out the school paper each month. 98 Phyllis Giles counts votes for class officers as one of her many duties as freshman representative on the Student Council. 99 Miss Jones directs the girls' choir in entertaining the sudent body in chapel. Mary Wolinski says, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Student Council Sponsors in Chapel Santa gives Gene Greneger, WJEM's star announcer, just what he has always wanted—his rival station's stickers. Seniors, Sally Colemen and Jennifer House, perform in their own special style for their last VHS Christmas program. Santa, Bobby Kidd, looks dubiously into the letter that he has just received from the postman Joe Moss. Under the supervision of Mrs. Hunt, capable cooks prepare and serve lunches for the students. Although turkey is not an everyday item on the menu, the excellent bread is. Pictured from left to right are: Conselo Orr, Gertrude Richardson, Dorothy Foster, Idella Harrell, Louvenia Thompson, Louise Morehead, Hazel Stack Christine Walker, and Eula Bell Williams. VHS is served by competent janitorial and lunchroom staffs. Members of these staffs manage the lunchroom and maintain VHS buildings and grounds. They are the behind-the-scenes people who keep the school going. Bethea entertains the student body at the Chirstmas chapel program. Keeping the classrooms clean is a job for Ruby Smith and Wilson Bethea. Pekind-the- Scenes Personnel Aid School Julia Becton, Jolene Hughes, Fay Cribb and Imogene Daniels work in the lunchroom doing such jobs as helping serve, acting as cashiers, and selling milk, tea, and ice cream. For this they are given a Va unit credit. Lunchroom supervisor, Mrs. Clarice Hunt, is aided by Mrs. Verna Forrest and Mrs. Bell Finley. Chapter iv Unity in Classes From Freshman March to Graduation, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors work and study to- gether. They support their respective class organizations and eagerly wait and work for activities sponsored by the classes. Treasurer—MIKE GILES Vice-President—GAIL BAZEMORE Secretary-MIKE WATSON President—LEO WELLS 106 Beatnik poet, Gardner Shockett, (Peter Van Horn) recites to Myrtle Hoffstrom (Gerrie Amon), Anastasia Shultz (Jeannie Hoyle), and Peggy Kern (Jennifer Howse). During rehearsal for the Drama Club's production Epitaph for Everything, Anastasia tries the Shockett Leap, symbolic of man's leap to the stars. Seniors Revive Class Zraditm To earn money for the Senior Banquet, the class presented Ted Rodgers' comedy, All Shook Up. Mrs. William Wisenbaker directed the cast during the long hours of practice after school. Jeannie Hoyle starred as Anastasia Shultz, the girl from a turkey farm, who learns about life and love at Bull University. Members of the cast not pictured are Cheryl Metts, Gary Minchew, Elva Grey Johnson, Mike Watson, Bill Wilson, Gail Bazemore, Sally Coleman, and Sharon Smith. Anastasia tries to evade amorous French exchange student (Bill Wisenbaker). Irate faculty members (Mike Giles and Bob Owens) confront Anastasia after a mishap results in a scandalous incident during Epitaph for Everything. 107 IKE ALLBRITTON—Baseball 1. GERRIE AMON—Cheerleader 4; Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4; Government Club 3; Seventeen Club 3; Office Staff 3, 4; Beauty Contest, 2nd Runner-up. JOSEPH ASHCOM-Band 1,' 2, 3, 4. DAVID ATKINSON—Entered from Bainbridge, Ga., 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, Secretary 1; Government Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Beta Club 3, 4. SANDRA BABCOCK-Sports Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Seventeen Club 3; Soil Conservation Essay 1; SANDSPUR Business Manager 4; Office Staff 4. GORDON BLOODWORTH—Glee Club 3, 4, Glee Club Play 2; DCT 3, 4, President 3. JAMES BOYLE-DE 2. ARTHUR BAKER-DE 4; FBLA 4, President; Track 3; State DE Speech Contest Winner 4. GAIL BAZEMORE-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 3; Class Officer, Vice-President 2, 4, Treasurer 3; Cheerleader 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- Captain 4; Student Council, Vice-President 4; Guidance Staff 3, 4; Girls' Nation 3, Executive Council, Seventeen Club 3. BRUCE BENNETT—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Track 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 2, 3, 4; President of Sophomore Class. JIMMY BLAND BETTY BLANKENSHIP-Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Projects Chairman 1, 2; Seventeen Club 3; Glee Club 4; Sports Club 1; Office Staff 3, 4. 108 MARY JO BRACEWELL-Seven- teen Club 3; Government Club 4. AL BRASS-Hi-Y 3, 4. BUD BRIDGES-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Secretary 4; Key Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; OUT- LOOK 4, Sports Editor; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3. 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH BRYAN—Glee Club 2, 4; DCT, Historian; OUTLOOK 4. JOEL BUCKHOLTZ—FBLA 4, So- cial Chairman 4. RAYMOND BURCH—DCT Club 3, 4. JIMMY BOROUGHS-Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 3, 4; V Club 4; French Club 3. ROBERT CANNON-Band 1, 2; DE 4. SALLY COLEMAN-Seventeen Club 3, Vice-President; Spanish Club 4, President; OUTLOOK 4, Feature Editor; Cheerleader 3, 4; Library Staff 4. JEAN CONNELL-DE Club 4 KAREN LOU COMINGS—Band 3, 4; Tennis Team 1, 2; Racket Club 2; Sports Club 1, 2; FTA 4; FBLA 4, Treasurer; Guidance Office 4; FHA 1; Senior Class Play. AGNES CONOLY—Tennis 1; Dramatic Club 2; Miss Flame 4. Seniors Sleet 'Difficult Subjects? LEE COOK—Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 2, 3. PHIL CROWE—Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Baseball 1, 2; V Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2. KATE CULPEPPER-Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Seventeen Club 3, 4, Council 4; SANDSPUR, Faculty Editor 4; Guid- ance Office 3, 4. TOMMY DAVIS—Chora I iers 3, 4; All- State Chorus 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Hi- Y 2. MARY LAURA DEAKINS—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Projects Chairman 4; Seventeen Club 3, 4, President 4; Sports Coun- cil, Vice-President. RANDIE DeCOUDRES-Seventeen Club 3; Who's Who 3; Government Club 4. GLORIA JEAN DICKERSON—DCT 3, 4; FHA 1. LYNNE DiMASCIO—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Library Staff 4; SANDSPUR, Fresh- man Class Editor 4; Seventeen Club 3. LINDA DOIG— Beauty Contest, Top Ten 3, Second Runner-up 4; DCT 3, 4. DOUG DELOACH LARRY DENNIS—Football 3, 4; V Club 3, 4. FANN DEWAR-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4, Librarian 4; Choraliers 4; Guidance Of- fice 2; Office Staff 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Seventeen Club 3. NO PAUL DRISCOLL LEE FALK-Track 1, 2; Dramatic Club Play 2; DE Club 4. Mrs. Harris explains one of the new concepts of algebra to her fifth period senior algebra class. JANE FLYTH E-Office Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; DCT 4, Secretary; FBLA 4. PATRICIA FUTCH-DE Club 4. DONNELLE GANAS NANCY GARVIN—FHA 2; Glee Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Band 3, 4, Majorette; Beauty Contest A, 1st Runner-up; DCT A, Sweet- heart. f; C MIKE GILES—Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; Key Club 4; Senior Class Treasurer. ANN GRACEY—Entered from Marianna, Texas, 3; School Newspaper 2; Homeroom Chair- man. RUSTY GRIFFIN-Entered from Riverside M. A. 3; Football 4; Key Club 4; V Club 4. TOMMY HADDOCK-Spanish Club 4. SHARON HARP—Glee Club 2; DE Club 3, 4. Ill Seniors Serve School in Many Ways; JERRY HARRIS-DE 3, 4. BUNKY HENRY—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4, President 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Who's Who 1, 2. 3. JACK HERNDON-DC 3; DCT 3. JOSEPH HOLLAND-Entered from Albany, Ga., 2; DCT 1, 2. KAY HOILAND-Entered from Al- bany, Ga., 2; FTA 2, 3, 4; Sports Council 3. JENNIFER HOWSE-Senior Play 4; French Club 4; OUTLOOK, Crea- tive Writing Editor 4. JEANIE HOYIE-Dramatic Club 2; Seventeen Club 3; OUTLOOK 3, 4, Feature Editor and Ad Manager 4; Homecoming Repre- sentative 4; Top Ten in Beauty Contest 4; Senior Play 4. PEGGY ANN HUGHES—FHA 1, 2; FTA 3. ELVA GRAY JOHNSON-Basket- ball 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4, Presi- dent 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Chora- liers 3, 4; Librarian 4. TOMMY JOHNSON—Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Key Club 4; Hi-Y Club 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BOBBY KIDD-Hi-Y 4; Government Club 4; Dramatic Club 4. EVA LADROW—DE 4, Historian; Tennis Club 1, 2; Sports Council 2, 3. LYNDA LEE—Racquette Club 1, 2; Varsity Tennis 1, 2. LOUISE LIGHTSEY—DCT 3, 4, Treas- urer 4. BUTCH LUKE-V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Golf 1, 2. RUBY LUKE-Seventeen Club 3; Glee Club 4. SUSAN McCRARY-FHA 1; FTA 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; OUTLOOK 3, 4, News Editor 4; Seventeen Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Play. SHIRLEY McDONALD—DE 3, 4, Vice- President 4, Sweetheart 4. ▲ PAULA McKEE-DE 4. JUDY McMULLIN—Entered from Leesburg, Fla., 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Prom Representative 1; FHA 1; Pep Club 2; Glee Club 3; DE 4, Sweetheart 4. Fann Dewar, of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, decorates the Christmas tree in the CHARLES MASSEY-Track hall. 1, 3, 4; Baseball 2; V Club 4; Basketball 1. 113 Agnes Conoly and Jennifer Howse try to chin themselves on the low bar at P. E. class. CHERYL METTS-Tri- Hi-Y 1; Government Club 3, 4; French Club 3; Senior Play 4; FHA 2. JO ANNE MEYER— Journalism 3; OUT- LOOK 4, Feature Edi- tor. NICK MILLER-DE Club 3, 4; Tennis. GARY MlNCHEW—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Mana- ger 3; Track 1, 2; Key Club 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. SKIPPER MIXSON-At McCallie, Chattanooga, Swimming Team 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; French Club 3, 4. JOE MOSS—Hi-Y 4; Government Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Board of Education 4. GARY NICHOLS-Senior Play 4. BILL NUNN-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Science Club 2; OUTLOOK 3, 4, Editorial Editor 4; Government Clyb 4; Key Club 4. BECKY ODOM-Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 4; OUTLOOK 3, 4, Managing Editor 4; FHA 4, Projects Chairman 4; FTA 3; Senior Play; Seventeen Club 3; Glee Club 3. GRETCHEN ORTLIEB ROBERT OWENS-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2; Drama Club 4; Senior Play. 114 Seniors Set Example for Underclassmen, VERBA PARHAM-Entered from Al- bany, Ga., 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Intra- mural Sports 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Art Club 3; FTA 4. ELAINE PITTS—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Sec- retary 3, President 4, Youth As- sembly Delegate 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Choraliers 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 4; All State Chorus 4; SANDSPUR 4, Jun- ior Class Editor. ARTIE PLOWDEN—Baseball 1; DCT 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Hi-Y 4. KAY POTTS-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Seventeen Club 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Guidance Office 4; Beta Club 4; Sports Club 1. KAY POWELL—Government Club 3, 4; OUTLOOK 3, 4. Editor in Chief 4; Seventeen Club 3; Student Mayor 4. SKIPPER PREWITTE—Football 4; Key Club 1; V Club 3. LARRY PRICE-DE 4, Parliamen- tarian. ELIZABETH PRITCHARD JONES —DE 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3, Secretary 4, First Place Job In- terview Contest 4. SHERRY RICHARDS-Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Majorette 4, President 4; Top Ten Beauty Contest 3, 4; Senior Class Play 4. MARILYN RYKARD—Glee Club 1, 2; Beta Club 2; DE 3, 4, Treasurer, Student of Year 3, 4; State Student of Year 4. RONNIE RYKARD—Track 3, 4; V Club 3, 4. 115 CRAY SHEARIN-Chess Club 1. MIKE SANDERS-NEDT Award 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Basketball 2; Govern- ment Club 4; V-Club 4. SAUNDRA SAPP-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Seventeen Club 1, 2, 3; Sports Club I. 2, 3. SUZANNE SAUNDERS—Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Accompanist 3, 4; Choraliers 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Gov- ernment Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 4, Secretary; OUTLOOK 4, Business Manager; Beta Club 4. CARA JO SIKES—Government Club 2, Seventeen Club 3; Sports Club 1; Guidance Office 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Who's Who 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; OUTLOOK 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1. LEILA SMITH—Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Librarian 4; FHA 2, 3, 4, Treas- urer 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; FTA 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; OUT- LOOK 3, 4, Editorial Editor 4; Sports Club 1. SHARON SMITH—Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2; Government Club 3, 4, Chaplain 3, Sec- retary 4; French Club 3; Seventeen Club 3; Homecoming 3, 4, Queen 4; Beauty Contest, top-fen 3; SANDSPUR 4, Club Editor; Office Staff 4; Senior Play; Board of Education 4, Who's Who 3. BILL SPILLERS—entered from Milton High; Latin Club 1; Jr. Honor Society 3; Hi-Y 4. DONNA SPRATLIN-Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Majorette 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2; French Club 2, 3, Proj- ects Chrm. 3; Miss VHS 3. BUDDY STEPHENSON—DCT 4; Baseball 4. ALVIE STEELE—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Track 2; Class Secretary 1, 3; Student Council 1, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Beta Club 2, 3, Secretary 2; Hi-Y 3, Vice- President 3; V Club 2, 3, 4; SANDSPUR 4, Sports Editor. MARIANNE STUMP—Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Choraliers 3, 4, Librarian 4; Seventeen Club 3, 4, Representative 4; Government Club 4; Guidance Office 3; Office Staff 4. ELLEN TAYLOR-Entered from Southport High, Indianapolis, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; FT A 4. DAVID TERRELL-DE 4; OUTLOOK 3, 4, Ad Manager 4. JAKE TILLMAN—Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 2. DAVID TINDALL—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JIMMY TOMLIN—DCT 4; FFA 3; Section Representative 3; Baseball 2. SANDRA TURNER-DE 3, 4. WAYNE TYSON—Football 1; Track 1; DE 3; Key Club 2, 3, 4. PETER VAN HORN—French Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; SAND- SPUR 4, Assistant Editor; Tennis 3; Senior Class Play; Who's Who 1, 2, 3; City Council 4. JERRY (Ted) VARNADO- Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball I, 2; Track 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; V Club 2, 3, 4. Bruce Bennett steals forty winks at football camp. 117 Seniors Participate in School Activities: BETH WADE-FHA 2, DCT 3, 4. ANGELA WALL—Entered from Hazlehurst; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, Vice-President 1; Latin Club 1, President; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; French Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Star Student 4; SANDSPUR 4, Senior Class Editor; 3rd Place Elk's Scholarship Contest, State. MIKE WATSON-Student Coun- cil 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1, Secretary 2, President 3, Secretary 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Representative 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLENE WAYNE-DE 3, 4; Seventeen Club 3. LEO WELLS—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class Presi- dent 4; Homecoming King 4; Who's Who 1, 2, 3. EARL WILLIS—Track 1, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. BILL WILSON-Track 1, 3; Hi-Y 4; SANDSPUR 4, Sophomore Class Editor; V Club 4; OUT- LOOK, Reporter 4; Senior Class Play; Winner Civitan Essay Con- test 4. JOYCE WINSER-DE 3, 4; Glee Club 2; FHA 3; 4-H Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3. Mike Watson and Leo Wells check and count votes for class officers. 118 BILL WISENBAKER—Hi-Y 1, Chaplain; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Publicity Chair- man 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, Chaplain; Class Vice-President 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 4. LILLIAN WOOD-DE 1, 2. VIRGINIA WRIGHT—SANDSPUR 4, Editor; FTA 2, 4; Seventeen Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Guidance Of- fice 3, 4; Student Board of Edu- cation 3; OUTLOOK 3; NEDT Award 1, 2; UDC Essay 3. PATRICIA YEOMANS-DE Club 4. HELEN YOUNG-DE 4. TILLIE YOW-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 4; SANDSPUR 4, Art Editor; French Club 4. NOT PICTURED: ELAINE ALLIGOOD ANNIE LOU BARKER BILLY CAMPBELL WAYNE DANIELS TIM FARR LINDA JOYCE GREENE GENE GRENEKER BONNIE GAYE HALTOM MARIA KOMERO mary McKinney JEANNETTE MOORE MAYNARD BRYAN PRICE MAE ROWELL PAT RYKARD DOUGLAS SHELTON DONALD STARLING BOBBY TERRY GARY WASMER 119 Seniors Caper Zhrough Class Day. Leo Wells, the class president, pre- sents a sterling silver bowl to Mrs. William Wisenbaker as an expression of gratitude to her for directing the senior play. Peter Van Horn and Sally Coleman re-enact a typical kindergarten quarrel. An hour long chapel program and a picnic at Twin Lakes highlighted Senior Day. For this one day superlative seniors and ordinary seniors cast aside dignity for fun and frolic. At the chapel program, class members presented the proph- ecy, history, and last will and testament. They also annuonced the senior Who's Who and Superlatives. After the program, sen- iors formed a motorcade and traveled to Twin Lakes. Leila Smith, Gerrie Amon, Earl Willis, Cara Jo Sikes, and Wayne Tyson read the class history. faculty flames Superlatives. Each year the faculty chooses ten seniors who are outstanding in their class. Qualities considered are person- ality, relations with other students and faculty members, participation in clubs and activities, leadership, and academic GAIL BAZEMORE achievement. VHS's Superlatives were photo- graphed this year in a superlative set- ting, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mederer. 121 KAY POWELL SUZANNE SAUNDERS MARILYN RYKARD SHARON SMITH ALVIE STEELE Annual banquet, Dance Climax year. Friday, April 27, marked a high point in the '61-'62 school year—the Senior Banquet and the Jun- ior-Senior dance. Seniors started the evening with their banquet. Profits from the class play helped defray the cost of the steak. Highlighting the program was the speech given by M. E. Thompson, a Valdosta businessman and former educator. Later that evening the seniors were the guests of the juniors at the dance held at the Country Club. Masks and baloons helped to carry out the theme Junkanoo. 12:30 brought to a close one of the most festive Junior-Senior dances in the history of VHS. Seniors and their dates enjoy their steak dinners. Mr. Thompson speaks on opportunities avail- able in Valdosta. Forgetting their dignity, members of the junior and senior classes bunny-hop around the ballroom. Mrs. Oliver Googe, junior class sponsor, enjoys a dance with her husband. Mrs. Googe actively supervised preparations for the dance. Lynn Shelton and her date, Dan Mobley, are given their party masks by Jane Mixer and Diane Bazemore. ‘Judge Eberhardt Addresses Graduating Judge Homer Eberhardt, longtime member of the City Board of Education, reminded the seniors of 1962 that they must go beyond the average to keep step with the scope of modern developments. Graduating seniors chose Judge Eberhardt for their commencement speaker. They chose the Reverend John McGowan, pastor of the Hahira Methodist Church and graduate of Valdosta High School, as the baccalaureate speaker. In keeping with a longstanding custom, the graduation exercises were held under the lights of Cleveland Field. White-robed seniors entered single file from either end of the stadium and converged on the graduation site. Seniors Diplomas in hand, the new graduates left the field at an ever increasing pace. At the gates they burst into triumphant yells. Then, for most of them, it was on to the dance at the country club where they were entertained by their parents. Judge Eberhardt says, Average is as near the bottom as it is to the top. 127 Below, Alvie Steele, valedictorian, says farewell to VHS on behalf of his classmates. Reverend McGowan speaks on rounded physical, mental, and spiritual growth. Right, Lynne DiMascio, salutatorian, welcomes friends and relatives of the graduating seniors. Principal Bridges, above, and Superintendent Nunn, right, present diplomas to their their sons. Bud Bridges and Bill Nunn. Graduation fiance Ends year’s Activities. One of the chaperons, Mrs. Friddle, dances the twist with Dick Bender. Leila Smith and Elva Gray Johnson, with their dates, wait for the music to begin. Peter Van Horn, Gary Minchew, Mike Watson, and Elaine Pitts stand in line at the refreshment table. | ‘Junior Class Officers President-MARK HOLLOWAY Vice-President-BEVERLY GUNTER Secretary—DARLENE SMITH 130 Treasurer—CHARLES BARKER Plan Peauty Contest Jeannette Boatwright James Bolen Larry Adams Ellen Adair Judy Babcock Charles Barker Eddie Bentley Jeel Deserved Dale Browning Sybil Burdick Ann Burgess Roy Cannon Ann Carroll Neel Chadwick Catherine Daugherty Harry Davis Ginny Davis Lucille Dawson Laurice Chitwood Russell Clark Warren Clayton Ray Coats Vanne Coleman Wally Colson Maureen Conlon Tommy Coppedge Bradley Courtenay Jane Crabtree Kay Croft Steve Dasher in Now Role as Upperclassmen Drum major, Harry Davis, puts on his march- ing shoes for early morning practice. Jimmy DeCesare Billy Dennis Mike Fletcher Dale Geer Don DeLoach Diane Dugger Henry Forrest, Jr. Gail Geer Sammy Dutton Hunter Fuller Haskell Godfrey Dale Evans Joan Futrell Theresa Gotchey Gail Griffin Beverly Gunter Frank Haddock Bo Hall Mistory Keeps Bill Holt Billy Holtzclaw Johnny Horton Pat Huff Kathy Hunton Mary Ann Hutchens Linda Jackson Lee Jennings 134 Cathy Johansen Sandra Kessler Darlene Johnson Dianne Knight Marsha Jolley Perry Knight Marie Joyce Susie LaGarde 11 uniors ftusy Mr. Wooten and Mrs. Googe help juniors, Larry Adams and Judy Babcock, build scenery for the Beauty Contest. Annette Kelly Sandy LaMontagne Diana Lang Billy Lindstrom Dell Maine Walter Kendrick Harold Landey Maywood Lawrence David Luke Roger Martin 135 Sherlyn McKee Beth McCrary Joe McDonald Sally McIntyre 11 uniors Susan Miles Dan Mobley Bill Myddleton Teresa Minchew Judy Mock Joel Neal Beth Odom Dan Odom Danice Odom forward to Gail Prysi Joy Ratigan Stanley Reaves Senior X ear Cheryl Pelfrey AAarie Phillips Faye Pitts Jean Portier Jimmy Robinson adds another kind of exercise to his foot- ball training. 137 Melvin Ricks Susan Rodgers Martha Kay Schroer Jan Shelton {Juniors Serve Stephen Samuels Faye Shiver Giles Smith Billy Smith Rick Thomas Jimmy Robinson Genie Rogero Ruth Ann Seyfried Al Rehberg Ruth Ann Roddey Billy Schroer Gordon Shaw Andy Shenton 138 Susan Stembridge Barbara Talley as Neophytes „ ' iJL Joe Valloton Barbara Wagner Sandra Walizer In journalism, Sandra Kessler prepares a bulletin board to show various kinds of feature stories. Kitty Thrash John Wall Butch Wiggins Bobby Young Bill Tichelaar Gary Wasmer Kay Williford Tommy Young Brenda Underwood Bobby Weldon Lindsay Wisenbaker Walter Zant NOT PICTURED: John Barcolow Patricia Holmes Mary Brannen Bobby Kilgore Alvin Clarkston Russell McAllister Barbara Crosby Jean Mayer Jerry Crosby Sherman Moore Katherine Ellis Cheryl Parrish Clayton Faglie Cynthia Phelps Ellen Geiger Pat Prine Billy Golden Raymonda Ray Donnie Gray Billy Rowe Larry Grooms Linda Starling John Hall Frank Wetherington Gary Hess Jack Wilson 139 ‘■Judges Pick Zop Zen Left to right, FIRST ROW: Marianne Stomp and Betty Graul. SECOND ROW: Sharon Bishop, Barbara Talley, Jeannie Hoyle, and Sherry Richards. THIRD ROW: Nancy Garvin, Diane Quattlebaum, and Linda Doig. 140 Twenty-five senior and twenty-five junior girls, selected by their class- mates, competed in the beauty contest, held in February. The girls were displayed against a class- ical background with or- gan music by Eddie Pike setting the mood. A toe dance by Bonnie Gerlock and solos by Jane Meeks entertained the audience during the program. After the winners were announced, officers of the junior class presented tro- phies to Miss VHS and to the second and third place winners—the beauty queens of Valdosta for 1961-62. Backstage, Nancy Smith, Beverly Gun- ter, Leila Smith, Toni Siegrist, and Genie Rogero anxiously wait the time for their entrances. The new Miss VHS, Diane Quattlebaum, poses with the first runner-up. Miss Nancy Garvin, and the second runner-up. Miss Linda Doig. Below, Diane poses beside a statue of Venus, goddess of beauty. This statue, which was borrowed from Valdosta State College, was used in the setting. Sophomore Class Officers President-BOBBY STEELE Vice-President—LIBBA WINSTON Secretary—ANN BENNETT Treasurer—SHELIA McCOY 142 Charles Adkins Joan Anderson Sharon Ashley Suzanne Ball Fred Baugh Bology Offers Challenge to Sophomore Students Lila Carlo Beverly Carter Carolyn Carter Joyce Catoe Bill Pruette engages in a lively discussion during one of the band's foot- ball trips. Gale Chadwick Lequitta Chaney Nancy Clark Franky Coan John Coleman Al Coody Jimmy Coody Anita Courson Mary Ann Coutinho Frank Crane Cara Cummings 144 Fain Dampier Peggy De Cesare Rhody Edwards Imogene Daniels Robert De Loach Tommy Ellis Bobby Dasher Delores Dickerson Davey Evans Perry Dasher Bob Diehl Ken Evans Many Sophomores Play in Panel Susanne Evans Frances Fender Nancy Gambill Patsy Garvin Norma Flythe Dona Frazier Bonnie Gerlock Beverly Gleason Patti Futch Betty Lynn Godwin 145 Maxine Wilson is thoroughly engrossed in her studies. Sophomores Me Studious.. . Eugene Gunter Alwyn Hamill Brenda Hankinson Bob Hansen Kathryn Hansen Max Harrell Carol Harris Lavon Harris Jone Hennly Patsy Henry Herbert Hiers Ralph Hiers Md thoughtful Marie Hill Trudy Hinshaw Justin Holland Lewis Holtzendorff Starr Howell Molly Huckaby Randy Hunter Roy Hunton Robert Hutton Mike Ireland 147 Sophomores Anticipate junior fear Dean Nichols, Bonnie Gerlock, Gale Chadwick, Starr Howell, Shelia McCoy, Brenda Hatcher, Margaret Patterson, Ginna Drumheller, and Laura Resh are among the twenty-five sophomore girls who tried out for a 1962-1963 cheerleader position. Bonnie Gerlock, Starr Howell, Caroll Harris, and Sara Smith were successful. Susie James Becky Johnson Lois Johnson Wilbur Johnson Gerald Joiner Marie Joyce Charles Keene Linda Kieth Pat Kirby Sibbie Kirby Barbara Knoll Joan Kohler Marsha Lackey Hashell Lane Andy Larsen Gail Lashley Judy Lawson Hank Lee Marcia Lee Janet Lehman James Linberger Evelyn Lofton Marian Luke Michael Luke Wesley Luke Pat Massey Earle Mathis Betty McClenny Sheila McCoy Lynn McIntosh Sagdy McKinnon Kenny McLeod Carol McMichen Mike Merry Betty Middlebrooks Patsy Middlebrooks Roger Milam Donna Miller Patsy Miller Ted Minnick Sherry Mollohan Melvin Monin Ronnie Moon Tommy Morgan Robert Murphy Cynthia Newham Dean Nichols Penny Nichols 149 Karen Nicholsen Dee Nickels Jimmie Norton Foy Norwood Sarah Parker Elaine Parrish Margaret Patterson Buck Paulsen Darrell Pearce Terry Penn Jay Perryman Anna Elizabeth Phillips Charles Phillips Mary Frank Powell Harriet Price Ray Price Marion Priest Lougene Prine Judy Prysi Don Reames Glenn Register Lewis Register Laura Resch Delinda Sanders Edward Scriven Larry Scruggs Mary Sessions Nancy Simon Vernon Sinclair Michael Slack Daniel Smith Linda Smith Sara Smith Barbara Southall Margaret Speed Mark Speiler Ann Spurlock Ellen Squires Carolyn Stallings Bobby Steele Carol Steinberg Mell Stephenson Joan Stewart Sandy Stewart Gene Strom Shirley Stump Jimmy Sutton Kay Talley Bobby Taylor Marlene Taylor Lynn Thomas Sally Tillman Susan Todd Billy Touchton Faye Towns Carolyn Tumlinson Jimmy Tyson Mike Tyson Susan Wade Penny Wagner Ann Walker Buddy Walker Di Anne Walker Marilyn Walker John Warm NOT PICTURED: Glynda Collins Glynda Wells Joan Connell Kay Wesoloski Benny Ellington Pat Whitten LaVonne Fulghum Johnny Wilhite Rusty Hatcher Edward Hopkins louie Huff Jim Lasseter Bill Pruette David Stola Tommy Wilkes Paul Swinney Hiram Wilkinson Helen Willis Tony Williams Emery Wilson Maxine Wilson tibba Winston Mary Wolinski Barclay Woodward Cathy Woodward Jerrilou Wright Gary Zeigler Claudette Foster Juh Reigns at June Sikes, Beverly Googe, Lynda Marco, and Lynn Caudle spoon feed breakfast cereal to the unfortunate Jimmy Rigsby, Jack Martin, Robert Bryon, and Larry Stalvey. Raleigh Elliot demonstrates his ability to walk like a girl. Right: Riley Howard, Buck Davis, Ansel Clark, Johnny Heirs, Tommy Slack, and Butch Burgstein compete for the honor of winning the exciting potato race. Benita Thomas hops1' her way to victory in the pogo-stick race. freshman March More new faces than ever before, three hundred and sixty in fact, were seen around VHS this September. They belong to the members of the freshman class, the largest class in the history of the school. Shortly after the beginning of school, these newcomers were given the custom- ary Freshman March welcome. As usual, Freshman March, a proj- ect of the Student Council, was held in the gymnasium, and its date was not given out in advance. The freshmen crawled onto the gymnasium floor through a tunnel of sheets and chairs. Then, to the amusement of the upperclassmen, a num- ber of them were singled out to engage in such activities as pogo-stick racing, hula dancing, and potato pushing. When the ceremonies were over, the freshmen could reflect that now they would be forced to accept no more in- dignities as new arrivals, and that next year they themselves would be superior upperclassmen. Greg Jordan stumbles forward to win the sack race; closely following him are Roy Lassiter and Carol Sherwood. Jreskmau Officers Guide Carge Class Secretary LARRY HARRELL Treasurer BETTY POTTS President TAD COLEMAN (Not Pictured) Vice-President PHYLLIS GILES 154 Julia Becton Harris Beddingfield Linda Beggs Raymond Allen Virginia Anderson David Andrews III Cindy Armstrong Ed Arnold Page Ashcom Ann Baker Jo Ann Bailey Mark Bargcron Kay Barker Sammy Barker Tommy Barr Diann Bazemore Mike Bass Douglas Bellesheim Vickie Bennett Linda Blank Clyo Blanton Donna Blanton Lynn Blanton Linda Blaze Phillip Bonner Beverly Boswell Betty Boyette Billy Bray Teresa Briggs Lynda Briones Thomas Brooks Betsy Brown Robert Bryan Wade Buckholtz Larry Buchwaid Susan Bullock Barbara Burch Jeanie Byrd 155 Shirley Beasley Joann Beck freshmen C With Bruce Carter Jimmy Carter Pam Carter Bill Castleberry Bobbie Catoe Lyn Caudle Bob Chapman Dorothy Cheek Mike Childree Wayne Childree Ansel Clark Walter Clary Billy Clemmons Judy Cochran Jerry Coleman Tad Coleman Russell Copeland Marianne Cousart Alec Cousart Terry Cowart Science 156 Kenny Crago Joe Crane Randy Crane Fay Crews Faye Cribb Danny Crosby Derryl Crosby Ronnie Daniels Ray Davidson Jerry Dasher Buck Davis Joey Davis Sue Davis Douglas Deloach Lyndal Deloach Katherine Dennis Toni DiMascio Larry Dollar Thomas Dove Sue Dykes Are they lizards or grass snakes? Billy Joseph ponders this question as he waits for the morning bell. Mary Joyce Eanes Roger Eason Peggy A. Elliot Raleigh Elliot Jenny Ellis Terry Evans Gene Fender Ann Ferguson Jim Fielding Gloria Rose Findley Taffy Frazier Jack Fuller Glyniss Garzilh Darell Gaskins Phillis Giles Emil Girardin Terry Godwin Robert Goff Ann Golden Donna Goldstein Beverly Googe Donna Gordon Larry Green Nancy Grier 157 Marsha Guess Cecilia Haddock Raymond Hall Sue Hallman James Halter Larry Harrell Doris Harrelson John Harrington Larry Ha'rington Ted Harris Van Hastings Carol Hasty Ronnie Hasty Brenda Hatcher Bill Henry Barry Henry Johnny Henry Janice Herrington John Heirs Treina Hightower Greg Holder Kay Hooker Harry Hopkins Riley Howard Leonard LeFiles rides his homemade bicycle to school frequently. Jolene Hughes Sandra Hutchens Linda Irby Patsy Jackson Rose Jackson Albert Jeffery Beth Johnson Larry Jones Greg Jordan Billy Joseph Abe Kalil Dianne Keith 158 freshmen Display Jngenuity Edith Kendall Barbara Kendrick Freddy Kilgore Marsha King Susan Kirby Robbie Knighton Kay Koch Pam La Hood Susan LaMontagne Roy Lasseter John Lassiter Catherine Lazarus Charles Lawrence Leonard LeFiles Charles Leonard Judy Lewis Barbara Loeb Allen Longstreet Linda Lovett Vivian Lyles Doris McCollum Barbara McDonald Rita McDonald Mac McGill Evon McLaurin Albert McLeod Robert McLeod Mike McMillan Lynn Mangum Linda Marco Jack Martin Carolyn Marshall Peggy Masterson Jessie Mayne Jerry Meadows Martha Merrill Linda Meyer Barbara Middlebrooks Wyn Miller Jane Mixer 159 Bill Miziu Arthur Mock Ben Mooney Junior Morgan Wayne Morris Stuart Mullis Bruce Murphine Russell Murphy Beverly Nelson Sandra NeSmith Marshall New Richard Nijem Bobby Nichol; John Nichols Robert Nolan Marlin Noles Faye O'Quinn Bob O'Leary Joe Owens Becky Parker Charleen Peacock Charlotte Pearce Josephine Pendleton Maria Petrantis Debbie Phelps Gwen Phillips 160 Sue Davis holds the bottle while Tommy Tillman polishes his shoes on a band trip. freshmen Strengthen Band Jimmy Rigsby Phil Roberts Patsy Rowe Tom Pierce Johnny Pitcock Ivey Plair David Rykard Judy Saunders Jeanie Scala Jo Ann Portier Betty Potts Joyce Powell Jennifer Schroer Terry Schultz Rebecca Scott Judy Powell Sandra Pratt Roger Rampley Larry Sheffield Davy Shelton Lynn Shelton Barbara Reaves James Rich Dave Richards Henry Sherman Carroll Sherwood June Sikes Lorraine Silcox Steve Sinclair Mary-Jo Sirmons Tommy Slack Mary Lou Slover Bud Smith Joy Smith Randy Smith Larry Spell 161 freshmen Afri Zest to VMS Jackie Spicer Scott Spratiin Larry Stalvey Sharon Stalvey Terrie Stansbury Susan Stark William Starling Warren Stevens Bob Stephenson David Stewart Bruce Stockman Robert Stokes Sue Strobo Gloria Suggs Dean Talbott 162 Nancy Talton Libby Tanner Benita Thomas Portia Thomas Sandra Thomas Elmore Thrash Tommy Tillman Donnie Tinsley Shelby Tomlinson Gail Turner Kathy Tuttle Tad Coleman, president of the freshman class, enjoys Fresh- man March with Gerrie Amon, the girl he chose as the cutest girl in the senior class. Later in the year. Tad moved to Ohio with his family. William Walker Billy Wallace Marcia Walter Dale Wasmer Becky Watson Jerome Watson Ronnie Wayne Ken Webb Joan Weldon Kenyon Wells Elaine Wheeler Betty Wiggins Mike Wiggins Carolyn Wilburn Dean Wilhite Eloise Wilkinson Andy Willaford Yvonne Williams NOT PICTURED: Bobby Willis Robert Wilson Donald Carter Joyce Colson Bobby Cooper Retha Joy Ellis Belinda Evans Henry Halter Doris Elizabeth Johnson Alec Wisenbaker Gregory Kelchner Fran Woodward Janice McBride Ann Yorkston Jerry James McCall Susan Massey Charles Miller Haywood Moore Gwendolyn Joyce Morgan Patricia Nicholson Gene Odom Jerry Peek Travis Youmans Louie Radney Wayne Young Janice Ray Al Zipperer Johnny Schmidt John Robert Sessions Thomas Shelton Sue Smith Alfred Spencer Maxwell Stalvey Tommy Stephenson Gene Strom Janice Anderson Dannie Carroll Tinsley Butch Burgsteiner Randy Crawford Marie Doyle 163 164 Chapter v Community Setting Valdosta is equally proud of its commercial vigor and growth and of its schools. Just as the SANDSPUR advertises the progress of the school, merchants, and businessmen advertise their products and services. 165 PARRAMORE GRIFFIN SEED CO., INC. SEED AND INSECTICIDES WHOLESALE 108 South Toombs Street RETAIL 215 Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia C. C. VARNEDOE AND COMPANY The Style Center of Valdosta1 134 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia MATHIS AND YOUMANS Everything in Music Castle Park Center Valdosta, AMERICAN -TURPENTINE PARSERS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE GRADUATE to Greater Values at Your T COLONIAL STORES COLONIAL STORES POST OFFICE DRAWER 899 Valdosta, Georgia 166 OREM OS' k THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES VALDOSTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, INCORPORATED 1409 North Ashley Street Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. 104 Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia TALBOTT PAINT AND WALLPAPER CO. CASTLE PARK SHOPPING CENTER Valdosta, Georgia 168 SOUTHERN STATIONERY PRINTING CO. Z09 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia CARMICHAEL MOTOR SUPPLY CO. 419 S. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 17? BOYS STUDENTS SHOP 6 YEARS THRU COLLEGE SLIMS—REGULARS—HUSKIES 122 N. Patterson Valdosta, Georgia DELOACH HARDWARE 135 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia REGISTER'S CLOTHING COMPANY 144 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia JET'S BOOK SHOP 803 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia HALL'S CHILDREN SHOP 105 S. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia DARBY'S SHOE STORE 206 N. Patterson St, Valdosta, Georgia COMPLETE FAMILY STORE 108 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia SAM LAZARUS COMPANY DON'S HAMBURGER PALACE DON E. HODGES Good Coffee—Good Breakfast Also Specializing in Hamburgers—Hot Dogs 201 Central Ave. Valdosta, Georgia Louise Lightsey, neatest senior girl; Bruce Bennett, best-looking senior life savings at the fIRST NATIONAL BANK. Bunky was also chosen boy; Donna Spratlin, prettiest senior girl, and Gerrie Amon and the best-looking and neatest senior boy. Bunky Henry, cutest senior couple, have decided to deposit their Meet Your Friends at THE SPINNING WHEEL Fabrics and Notions Castle Park Center VALDOSTA, GEORGIA BROOKWOOD PHARMACY WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 301 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 1312 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia Prescriptions Filled Quickly SQUIRES FOOD STORE River Street Road VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 174 VALOW MOTEL AAA—Travel First Class 1810 N. Ashley St. Telephone: CH 2-7577 SCHWARTZ'S The First Name for all the Family 124-126 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia BOWL-O-RAMA, INC. Bemiss Road VALDOSTA, GEORGIA SMITH LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS Park Center—Ashley St. QUICK SERVICE—DEPENDABLE CLEANING SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT AND DRIVE-IN 2027 Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia MILLER HARDWARE COMPANY The Best at a Better Price 1 Store 217 E. Hill Ave. 2 Store NO N. Ashley St. VEATCH BABY PHARMACY 1900 N. Ashley Valdosta, Georgia Leo Wells, voted most courteous, friendliest, and senior boy with the best personality, and Becky Odom, voted most courteous senior girl, learn from Sally Coleman, senior girl with the best personality, how to make out a check at the CITIZENS AND SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK. Not pictured is Cara Jo Sikes, friendliest senior girl. 175 MARTIN THEATERS RITZ MARTIN DRIVE-IN DOSTA “Dedicated to Community Service Alabama Florida Georgia Tennessee 176 COWART'S DRESS SHOP Ritz Building VALDOSTA, GEORGIA RODDEY'S HARDWARE COMPANY 128 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia CASTLE PARK PHARMACY Castle Parle Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia CENTRAL FLORAL COMPANY LOUIS McLANE 502 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia GOODYEAR SERVICE STORE 203 W. Hill Ave. BAYTREE PHARMACY Valdosta, Georgia PLAYLAND TOY STORES Toys for all Ages Brookwood Park Plaia Center Alvie Steele, senior boy most likely to succeed and most intellectual, baker, also most intellectual senior, watches intently. After these show Angela Wall, senior girl most likely to succeed and most three seniors saw all of the typewriters at LEE TYPEWRITER COM- intellectual, how to find a key on a new Royal typewriter. Bill Wisen- PANY, they thought one of them would be a nice graduation gift. 177 At the S K a bevy of seniors who won Who's Who awards gather for refreshments and a jam session. Leo Wells, chosen Mr. Senior Class as well as the most popular senior boy, amuses Bill Wisenbaker, who was voted most versatile and most dependable senior boy; Gail Bazemore, Miss Senior Class and most versatile girl; Sharon Smith, who shared with Gail the title of Miss Senior Class and most popular, and Kay Powell, most dependable senior girl. S K DRIVE-IN NORTH ASHLEY STREET ROAD VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 178 SUPERMARKET N. Patterson St. VALDOSTA, GEORGIA We Give PLAID STAMPS JOHN BISHOP CUSTOM DRY CLEANING 2035 N. Ashley St. CH 2-8758 Talbott Paint and Wallpaper Company ASHLEY OAKS MOTEL and RESTAURANT Valdosta's Superior Court U. S. 41—Northside House of COLORBOT Castle Pari THE BRIDE SHOP Dresses for Your Formal Occasions 1008 Williams St. Shoes for all Occasions' Valdosta, Georgia Patterson-Jones Shoes 116 N. Patterson St. Brookwood Plaza Mr. Bookman takes a picture of the SANDSPUR staff as he might have fifty years ago. Because it took about thirty seconds for a complete picture to be made, the finished photograph showed the person photographed with a frozen expression. Times have changed and pictures taken at BROOKMAN'S STUDIOS today are done quickly; and there is no frozen expression. BOOKMAN'S STUDIOS OUR SANDSPUR PHOTOGRAPHER NO West Central COMPLETE CAMERA SHOP and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 181 Ccst We forget — People, Events IKE ALLBRITTON: Let sleeping dogs lie—who wants to rouse them. ELAINE ALLIGOOD: The evening papers print what they do and get away with it because by afternoon the human mind is already ruined. GERRI AMON: Yet all the lads they smile on me. JOE ASHCOAA: Each is given a bag of tools, a shapeless mess, a book of rules. Burroughs Coleman-, . 9 ' Sharon Smith. Gerv Lberan’ ' ' 'nchew Snd G « Bazimo;;'00' � ' ■ Here ,he DAVID ATKINSON: You are not permitted to kill a woman who has injured you, but nothing forbids you to reflect that she is growing older every minute. You are avenged 1440 times a day. SANDRA BABCOCK: I wouldn't run around the corner to see the world blow up—I'm not lazy. I'm saving my energy. aS5iS,ed by Jimi my BUD BRIDGES: Life is a jest and all things show it; I thought so once, but know I know it. JOEL BUCKHOLTZ: He's as quiet as a lamb. ARTHUR RAY BAKER: A little boy steals from his morning play and under the blossoming apple-tree he lies and he dreams of the things to be. ANNE BARKER: What method shall I use to let the faculty know of my brilliance. BRUCE BENNETT: Full of fun, mischief, and the sort; likes things he shouldn't—he's a sport. BETTY BLAKENSHIP: Happy am I, from care I'm free; why can't they all be contented like me? SANDRA BLOODWORTH: Suppress me if you can! I am a Merry Jest! JAMES BOYLE: What's the use? Yesterday an egg, tomorrow a featherduster. AL BRASS: I love fools' experiments; I am always making them. BILLY CAMPBELL: Billy in one of his nice new sashes fell in the fire and was burnt to ashes; Now all the room grows chilly; I haven't the heart to poke poor Billy. GAIL BAZEMORE: She cannot frown, she never tires; her heart is forever merry. JIMMY BLAND: When studies and pleasure clash, let studies go to smash. GORDON BLOODWORTH: Early to rise and early to bed, makes a man healthy, wealthy and dead. MARY JO BRACEWELL: Beware of her fair hair, for she excels all women in the magic of her looks; and when she winds them around a young man's neck; she will not ever set him free again. 182 ELIZABETH BRYAN: The mirror of sweetness and gladness. JOHNNY BURCH: Oh, the moon? JIMMY BURROUGHS: Save your breath to cool your porridge. CORKY CANNON: I've taken my fun where I found it. SALLY COLEMAN: Does half my heart lie buried there, in Texas, down by the Rio Grande? KAREN COMINGS: Thank heavens the sun has gone in and I don't have to go out and enjoy it! LEE COOK: Bring, novelist, your notebook! Bring, dramatist, your pen! And I'll tell you a simple story of what women do for men. KATE CULPEPPER: The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. TOMMY DAVIS: Young man, get a hobby; preferably get two, one for indoors and one for outdoors. RANDIE DECOUDRES: Count me not with those that whine for what is over—all that once was good is good for evermore. GAYE HALTOM: Sometimes counsel take—and some- times tea. SHARON HARP: A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. JEAN CONNELL: Of manners gentle, of affections mild. AGNES CONOLY: Yes, an' no, an' mebbe not. PHIL CROWE: Blessings on thee, little man, barefoot boy with cheeks of tan. MARY LAURA DEAKINS: Nothing to breathe but air, quick as a flash is gone. DOUGLAS DELOACH: To him no high, no low, no great, no small. FANN DEWAR: Have you ever heard of the Sugar- Plum Tree? 'Tis a marvel of great renown. It blooms on the shore of the Lollipip sea in the garden of Shut-Eye Town. JEAN DICKERSON: In action faithful, and in honor clear. LARRY DENNIS: He pasted a sheet of postage stamps from snout clear down to tail, put on a quick delivery stamp, and sent the cod by mail. LYNNE DIMASCIO: A patriot is a fool in any age. LINDA DOIG: Loving, lovely, loved. PATRICIA FUTCH: Who gain'd no title, and lost not a friend. NANCY GARVIN: Ermined in mink and Persian- lambed. MIKE GILES: Fools admire, but men of sense ap- prove. ANN GRACEY: One science, only one genius fit. JOYCE GREEN: Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. GENE GRENEKER: A little group of willful men, rep- resenting no opinion but their own. RUSTY GRIFFIN: Hour after hour the cards were fairly shuffled and fairly dealt, but still I got no hand. TOMMY HADDOCK: She had an education, an' that was good for her; but when she twitted on mine, 'twas carryin' things too fur. JANE FLYTHE: The Lady Jane was tall and slim; the Lady Jane was fair. We remember the day Corky Cannon imperson- ated a girl in the chapel program. JERRY HARRIS: To be great is to be misunderstood. JACK HERNDON: If you couldn't afford good whis- key, he'd take you on trust for beer. KAY HOLLAND: Success is counted sweetest. JOHNNY HORTON: A man to match the mountains and the sea. JEANNIE HOYLE: Reproof on her lips, but a smile in her eyes. PEGGY HUGHES: I love tranquil solitude. BUNKY HENRY: 'Tis impossible to love and be wise. PAT HOFFMAN: It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are. JOE HOLLAND: The world is his who has money to go over it. JENNIFER HOWSE: 'There is nothing worth the doing that it does not pay to try,' thought the little black-eyed rebel with a twinkle in her eye. ELVA GREY JOHNSON: Woman is the lesser man. ELIZABETH JONES: Well for my part, I can't see the charm of Mrs. Jones. EVA LADROW: Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait. LOUISE LIGHTSEY: A woman is only a woman. TOMMY JOHNSON: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. BOBBY KIDD: I do not care to be learned. LYNDA LEE: The sweet simplicity of the three per cent. BUTCH LUKE: There's a sucker born every minute. SUSAN McCRARY: I have more understanding ... We remember David Luke, Bunky Henry, and Butch Luke and their little hobby—golf. PAULA MECKEE: Patience is the best remedy for RUBY LUKE: For we that live to please must please every trouble. to live. ' K CHERYL METTS: You gave me the key to your heart . . . then why do you make me knock? GARY MINCHEW: ... who does not love wine, women, and song ... JEANNETTE MOORE: A hope beyond the shadow of a dream. JOE MOSS: I am the hero of this little tale,- I'm Romeo, Romeo. BILL NUNN: Someday I'll pass the Gates of Gold, and see a man pass through unquestioned and bold. 'A Saint?' I'll ask, and old Peter'II reply, 'No, he carries a pass—he's a newspaper guy.' SHIRLEY McDONALD: Age, like distance, lends a double charm. CHARLES MASSEY: For man is man and master of his fate. NICK MILLER: I up and kissed her on the spot. SKIPPER MIXSON: When I get my diploma, I shall begin the task of informing the world. BENNY NOLAN: Old friends . . . know your age, when you got expelled from school, and lots of other things. BECKY ODOM: All greatness is unconscious. We Kemember Pictures for Annual GRETCHEN ORTLIEB: I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. ROBERT OWENS: Three fifths of him genius . . . ELAINE PITTS: Some weep because they parted . . . others . . . because they never parted. KAY POTTS: Life is my college. SKIPPER PREWITTE: His mind is filled with a number of things ... BRYAN PRICE: A penny saved is a penny earned. JOEY ROBINSON: Nothing ever comes to pass with- out cause. RONNIE RYKARD: Here lies one whose name was written in water. MARILYN RYKARD: ... Heaven will protect the Working Girl. LARRY PRICE: Sometimes the man who opens the door is the last to enter the room. SHERRY ANN RICHARDS: The farmer's daughter had soft brown hair. MAE ROWELL: The world is so full of a number of things. PAT RYKARD: Continual dropping wears away a stone. STEPHEN SAMUELS: There is no place more delight- ful than home. SAUNDRA SAPP: Always . . . laughing when she says good-by. CRAY SHEARIN: He could whip his weight in Wild- cats. CARA JO SIKES: ... she flirted like a true good woman. MIKE SANDERS: I never lost a little fish. SUZANNE SAUNDERS: Golden June and bleak December rise around me as I play-” BILL SPILLERS: I'm a good rebel. ALVIE STEELE: Calm confidence of a Christian with four aces. Billy Dennis, Joe Valloton, Ike Boyette, Larry Price, Dan Odom, and Bill Parramore were among the boys who dashed in from P.E., donned coats, and queued up to have their pictures taken. MARIANNE STUMP: Religion . . . veils her sacred LEILA SMITH: If a good man were any better, would fires. the wicked be any worse? VERBA PARHAM: Fair creature of an hour. ARTIE PLOWDEN: Health is the vital principle of bliss. KAY POWELL: Did you ever hear anyone say, 'That work had better be banned because I might read it . . .' SHARON SMITH: ... divinely tall and most divinely fair. DONNA SPRATLIN: Them that ask no questions, isn't told a lie. DON STARLING: Not to go back is somewhat to ad- vance. |85 JAKE TILLMAN: Why is the king of hearts the only one without a mustache? DAVID TINDALL: And the way to look for a thing is plain, to go where you lost it, back again. JIMMY TOMLIN: None, but himself, can be his paral- lel. WAYNE TYSON: Sweetes' li'l feller—Everybody knqws; PETER VAN HORN: I knew a man and his name was Horner, who used to live in Grumble Corner; Grumble Corner in Cross Patch Town, And he never was seen without a frown. JERRY VARNADO: God made man frail. ELIZABETH WADE: I was a great solitary when I was young. ANGELA WALL: Books are keys to wisdom's treas- GARY WASMER: Books are good enough in their own way ... We remember hi-jinks at the Christmas chapel program. While Santa Claus, Bobby Kidd, looked on, Mr. Sloane received an embrace from Mike Watson, who represented a present in the form of a rich wife. BUDDY STEPHENSON: Yer figger wants padd'n- Sure, man, ye've no shape! ELLEN TAYLOR: A Yankee by birth—a Southerner by choice. MIKE WATSON: I've watched my duty, straight and true, and tried to do it well. CHARLENE WAYNE: If you mean gettin' hitched, I'm in. ANNE WELLS: When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank. LEO WELLS: Always leave them laughing. EARL WILLIS: Ever let the fancy roam. Pleasure never is at home. BILL WILSON: What's the use? JOYCE WINSER: ... she was fair; Like a morning in May. BILL WISENBAKER: Father calls me William, sister calls me Will, Mother calls me Willie, but the fellers call me Bill. We remember the majorettes. Sherry Richards, Donna Sprat- lin, Brenda Underwood, Sandra Belote, alternate, Nancy Garvin, and their captain, Teresa Minchew. LILLIAN WOOD: Put not your trust in vinegar, molasses catches flies. VIRGINIA WRIGHT: She smiled, and the shadows departed; She shone, and the snows were rain. We remember French projects. Angela Wall and Alvie Steefe pre- pare to converse In a South Georgia way. BILLY ROWE: A little boy steals from his morning play and under the blossom- ing apple-tree he lies and he dreams of things to be. GARY NICHOLS: I'm as bad as the worst, but I'm as good as the best. FRANK WETHERINGTON: When a person knows a story that he thinks he ought to tell, If he doesn't tell it, why of course he don't feel well. PATRICIA YOUMANS: Man's books are but man's alpha- bet. HELEN YOUNG: For to be alone with silence is to be alone with God. TILLIE YOW: Fog comes in on little cat feet. It sits look- ing over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. TOM MOO: I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of him is more than I can CHERYL PARRISH: What is the use of speech? Silence is fitter, lest we should all be wishing things unsaid. PAUL SHEFFIELD: Hi, hand- some hunting man. Fire your little gun. And flow We Say Will we ever forget the night the Wildcats won their second State AAA Championship? G e r r i e Amon was beaming as she walked Bunky Henry off the field. Mm a Mater Autographs 189 Autographs 190 Autographs TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPAN' Autographs After appearing in all the activities throughout the school year, our determined little wildcat winds up its year at Valdosta High School. Its jaunty spirit departs with the graduating class only to return next year. «4 •� % £ S a X A A • S' 192