Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1963 volume:

5ANDSPUR - 1963 Vo I. XXII AT VALDOSTA HIGH SCHOOL • • • Foreword Set amid the murmur of the pine trees With the world not too close by, There's a temple built to learning. And we call it 'Dosta High. In the years immediately following the construc- tion of Valdosta High School, students sang these words with prophetic pride. Most of the pine trees have been cut down now and the world is much closer. But today—as then—we have reason to feel pride in our school. VHS continues to win honors in every field. The staff of the 1962-1963 SANDSPUR has en- deavored to picture each area of VHS life in a sin- cere tribute to a school that is a temple built to learning. pages 12-33 We Work . . . Faculty and Curriculum 5 Events pages 34-59 Plan . . . Classes pages 124-177 Dream Community pages 178-201 Under Capable Supervision Principal Howard Bridges' role of taking care of a thousand teenagers is not an enviable one. Yet, he carries out his duties in a capable, stern manner with efficiency and understanding. Mr. Bridges is well prepared for his task. He received AB and MS degrees from Mercer and has done additional study at Duke University and Co- lumbia University. In addition, he has had more than twenty-five years of experience as an edu- cator. Supporting Mr. Bridges in his duties is Su- perintendent W. G. Nunn, who received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Auburn and has done fur- ther study at Southern Methodist, Duke, and the Jniversity of Georgia. When Mr. Bridges isn't enjoying fishing and hunting with his favorite partner. Coach Baze- more, he is in Macon visiting his grandchildren. Under the watchful eyes of former superintendent, Dr. Cleve- land, Mr. Bridges chats with Van Hastings about his grades. Mr. Nunn and Mr. Bridges take time out to discuss school affairs over morning coffee in the lunchroom. 8 Miss Ford dictates a letter to Mrs. Lawley, who assists with the extensive correspondence. . . . and Guidance Advising students in solving personal and scholastic problems and in planning for their futures are two of Miss Ford's main du- ties as Guidance Counsellor at VHS. She also administers stand- ardized tests and offers juniors and seniors expert help in choosing a college and applying for admission. Miss Ford received her A.B. in education from VSC and has done graduate work at Emory University and at the University of Georgia. College night runs smoothly with the help of Miss Ford and her staff. Testing is a large item on Miss Ford's busy schedule as counsellor. 9 For Intellect, Vitality, When she first met her geometry classes at VHS last year, Mrs. Charles Worstall, by her brisk yet thorough presentation of les- son material, deeply impressed the stu- dents with whom she came in contact. Modern math came to life under her teach- ing. This year Mrs. Worstall broadened her relationship with the students by sponsor- ing the Beta Club. An art enthusiast, she gained community recognition by giving il- lustrated lectures at several churches and clubs. With tact and friendliness, Mrs. Worstall made a ready adjustment to teaching in a southern school after years of experience in New York schools. She gave her students an awareness that learning is not regional but universal, and that in any situation in- dividual personality is more important than geographical background. For these reasons, the seniors of 1963 chose Mrs. Worstall as the teacher to whom they wished to dedicate their annual. Seniors Recognize Mrs. Worstall At the Talent Show, Susan Rodgers presents Mrs. Worstall an orchid in appre- ciation of her work as Beta Club sponsor. Right, azaleas blooming on the school ground seem especially beautiful to Mrs. Worstall, who is used to snow and ice in March. Mrs. Worstall, an art enthusiast, looks for prints to use in an art lecture. The picture on top of the file is a sample of her own work. Strong Math, Science, English Courses Undergird Curriculum Because of the increasingly intense competition students will face in the business world and in col- lege, scholastic standards at VHS have been consistent- ly raised. Conscientious teachers share in- directly in the suc- cess of the grad- uates. MRS. HOLLIE HOWELL points out coun- tries of international interest to her world history class. Mrs. Howell, who has at- tended the University of Georgia and Flor- ida State University, received her A.B. in education from Valdosta State College. Newspapers MRS. ARNOLD HOGAN, United States history teacher, received her B.S. in educa- tion at the Women's College of Georgia and has attended the University of Florida, and Florida State University. Mrs. Hogan is the advisor of the Government Club. 14 Bunny Bridges and Hiram Wilkinson, United States history students, keep abreast of recent happenings by reading the AMERICAN OBSERVER. Teach Current History Newspapers, the AMERICAN OB- SERVER and the WEEKLY NEWS RE- VIEW, are used to teach history in the making. They present information about such happenings as the Cuban crisis, the Common Market debates, and the threats of world Communism. While all students are required to take United States history during their junior year, they must have two other credits in history for graduation. Civics, world history, American government, economics, Bible and journalism are of- fered. Most sophomores take world his- tory; seniors often choose Old Testa- ment history or economics. Film strips, reference books, and tel- evision are available to supplement these courses. MRS. HERCHEL HAM ILL explains a Bible verse to Billy Lindstrom. Mrs. Hamill, who attended the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia, received her A.B. in social studies from Tift College. She teaches Bible and English II. 15 JOE H. WILSON, left, and CHARLES GREENE discuss a subject in a WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW. Mr. Wilson, who has attended South Georgia Junior College and Cameron Junior College, received his B.S. in economics from VSC. He teaches civics and coaches boys' basketball and junior varsity football. Mr. Greene, Hi-Y advisor, received his B.S. in education from VSC. He teaches civics and world history and coaches football, boys' junior varsity basketball, and track. BILL BENNETT, who has attended Stetson University, received his B.S. in physical education from Florida State University and his M.Ed. from the University of Georgia. He teaches American government, economics. United States history, and driver's education. He coaches football and tennis. MRS. WILLIAM WISENBAKER asks Jimmy Cox if he has his homework. Mrs. Wisenbaker, who received her A.B. in his- tory from VSC, teaches United States history, world history, and business English. She is the advisor of the Student Council. 16 Miss Mary Lou Minchew, a student teacher; Mrs. Brown; and Mrs. Hamill relax during their free period. Teachers Form Diverse Group Alike in job preparation and dedica- tion to boys and girls, teachers at VHS differed in personality, age, and outside interests. Some were young—just out of college. Others had years of teaching ex- perience. Below, on her way to class, Mrs. Moody speaks to Coach Roland, the teacher on hall duty. Left, Randolph, Mr. Sloan's French poodle, makes an occasional visit to the chemistry lab. 17 Students Study Modern, Classical Comment allez-vous? Bonjour, vale, buenos dias. VHS students are often heard answering the roll and exchanging gay greetings in a for- eign language. In the past few years student interest in both classical and modern language study has in- creased. Three years of Latin, two of French, and two of Spanish are offered. While Latin students are reading mythology, Caesar, and Cicero, French and Spanish students are mastering the rudi- ments of conversation in modern languages. MRS. HUGH BROWN, a graduate of the University of Alabama, helps Sandy Stewart translate a sen- tence in the Cicero readings. Mrs. Brown, who received her A.B. in English, did graduate work at the University of Virginia and Columbia Uni- versity. She now teaches Latin II and III. MRS. WILLIAM R. McCLURE, Latin I teacher, reads the story ''Midas to Ann Spurlock. Mrs. McClure received her A.B. at Western Kentucky College and also attended the University of Kentucky and the University of Georgia. She is the sponsor of the Latin Club. 18 Languages MRS. CLYDE CONNELL displays a poster for one of her French II classes. Mrs. Connell, French Club sponsor, received her B.A. from VSC and also attended Mercer University, University of Georgia and the NDER French Institute at Vanderbilt Uni- versity. Robbie Knighton and Marcia Owens, Spanish I students, display Spanish cos- tumes. MRS. ROBERT OWENS, who attended Stephens College and the Universidad Na- cional de Mexico, received her B.A. at the University of Oklahoma. She teaches Spanish I and II and sponsors the Spanish Club. Literacy MRS. HARRY WOLINSKI, who is grading English II papers, received the A.B. in humanities from VSC and her M.A. in English from Florida State University. She teaches English II and is the advisor for the SANDSPUR. MRS. WILLIAM WEST, English IV teacher, explains 'TAIIegro to Neil Bell. Mrs. West, sponsor of the Senior Class, received her B.F.A. in drama and her M.A. in English from the University of Georgia. 1 '� Ginger Swenson records her voice as she reads poetry in English II literature class. 20 Stressed In order to assure that each student who grad- uates from VHS will be a literate citizen, develop- ment of self-expression in speaking and writing is a primary goal of the English departments. Teachers emphasize fun- damentals of grammar, vocabulary, usage, and reading skills. Actual experience in the use of language arts and skills is gained through oral reports, book reviews, themes, and term papers. As students progress through Great Expecta- tions, Silas hAarner, The Scarlet Letter, and van- hoe, they see how great writers have used these fundamentals in their works. MRS. J. R. HICKOX, left, and MRS. LARRY MONCUS compare notes for their English I classes. Mrs. Hickox received her A.B. in secondary education from VSC. Besides English I, she teaches English II and advises the Beta Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Moncus received her A.B. in English from LaGrange College and also attended Young Harris Junior College and the University of Georgia. Besides English I, she teaches journalism and advises THE DOSTA OUTLOOK staff. MRS. OLVER GOOGE, left, and JACK WOOTEN review the English III book and record list. Mrs. Googe attended Middle Georgia College, South Georgia College, and received her B.S. in educa- tion from VSC. Mr. Wooten received his A.B. in humanities from VSC. Also, he has attended the New York School of Design and is working on his M.A. at Georgia Southern College. Besides English III, he teaches English II and acts as the Assistant Coun- selor. 21 Mafh Curriculum Offers Varied Courses Solving a complicated engineering prob- lem, balancing a bank book, totaling a grocery slip—in one way or another all stu- dents will need and use math. To meet these needs, VHS offers courses in math. Algebra I, II, and II, plane ge- ometry, and trigonometry. Although most students elect only two courses to satisfy graduation requirements, more ambitious ones take three or four. Since new concepts have brought the math courses at VHS up to date, students receive a more varied math background. WILLIAM E. LOVE studies his grade book. Mr. Love received his B.S. in social science and science from Georgia Southern College and his M.A. in social science from Oglethorpe University. He also did graduate work at the University of Georgia. He teaches four classes of math and one class of Algebra I. MRS. MARVIN EVANS, Algebra I and II teacher, explains a problem to Pen Wells. Mrs. Evans attended VS and the University of Virginia. She received her A.B. in math at Winthrop College and her M.A. in physics at George Peabody College. 22 MRS. CHARLES WORSTALl, Algebra III and trigonometry teacher, explains a prob- lem to Elaine Parrish. Mrs. Worstall, who attended Ontario College of Art and VSC, received her B.A. in education from the University of Toronto and her M.A. in art from Columbia University. Besides Algebra III and trigonometry, she teaches geometry and sponsors the Beta Club. Mary Sessions, geometry student, prepares to demonstrate the proof of a theorem. MRS. ASHLEY REGISTER, left, and MRS. PERRY ANDERSON compare algebra notes. Mrs. Register, who received her B.S. in chemistry from VSC, teaches Algebra I and geometry and sponsors the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Anderson, who attended Florida State University and re- ceived her A.B. in math from VSC, teaches Algebra I and II. 23 Science Classes Offer Key to Pine trees, symbolic of this region, provide naval stores, pulpwood, and paper for some of Valdosta's largest industries. New scientific developments keep these industries modern and efficient. In general sci- ence, biology, physics, and chemistry classes, students learn of these developments and their influence on our environment and everyday life. Two units of science, one of which is general sci- ence, are required for graduation. College-bound stu- dents take college-prep biology, while others take a general course. HAROLD SLOANE, who teaches two classes of general biology and three classes of chemistry, prepares his tea table for his chemistry classes' lab experiments. Although he received his A.B. from Holy Cross and his M.A. from Bates College, he also attended Yale University, the University of Maine, New York University, and the University of Miami. W. E. DAVIS illustrates a problem for one of his physics classes. Coach Davis received his B.S. in physical education and his M.S. in school administration from Auburn University and also attended South Georgia College and the University of Florida. He teaches two classes of physics, two of Algebra II, and coaches football, girls' basketball, and track. Larry Sheffield explains the development of the chicken embryo during his biology project. Environment MRS. GRADY MASSEY, who teaches college pre- paratory biology, helps Irma Grace prepare a slide. Mrs. Massey, sponsor of the Camera Club, received her A.B. in science from VSC and her M.A. in science from Columbia University. She has also attended the University of Southern Cal- ifornia and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. JOHNNY ROLAND received his B.S. in physical education and science and his M.S. in education from Troy State College. He has done additional graduate work at the University of Georgia. During his school day, Mr. Roland teaches four class- es of science, one class of P.E., and coach- es football and baseball. MRS. ASHLEY FREEMAN received her B.S. in bi- ology from VSC. She teaches five classes of sci- ence and sponsors the Science Club. C. B. O'NEAL, golf coach, received his B.S. in biology from VSC. He has also at- tended the University of North Carolina. At present he teaches three classes of science, two classes of general biology, and sponsors the Science Club. 25 Bobbie Ellen Blanchard, DE student, works afternoons for Mr. Herchel Hamill, purchasing agent for the Valdosta schools. JIM HORN, DCT teacher, received his B.S. in social studies from Troy State College and his M.S. in school administration from Auburn University. Mr. Horn has also attended the Uni- versity of Georgia. Commercial Classes BILL GLENN, DE teacher, received his B.S. and M.S. in distributive education from the University of Georgia. Mr. Glenn, who has also attended Pennsylvania State College and Georgia Teachers College, is the advisor of the DE Club. Give Adequate Training Traditional business education courses such as typ- ing, shorthand, and bookkeeping give a theoretical background for clerical careers. Supplementing this training is the valuable assist- ance of the distributive education and the distrib- utive co-operative training courses. In these classes students learn actual techniques of selling and of- fice work. Many juniors and seniors leave school after fourth period to work in offices, stores, and industrial plants. MISS SARAH DEAN ADAMS received her A.B. in English from VSC and her M.A. in education from the University of Georgia. She teaches Shorthand I, II, and English I. MRS. DAVIE EDMUNDSON received her B.S. in business education from George Peabody College for Teachers. She teaches Typing II, business arithmetic, and bookkeeping and advises the Future Busi- ness Leaders of America Club. MRS. TOM MOODY received her B.S. in business education. In addition to teaching Typing I, she advises the Future Business Leaders of America Club. 27 Teachers Have Busy Schedules While teachers had a regular schedule of five classes per days, their work actually began the minute they stepped on the campus. Checking announcements, helping students make up work, and keeping study hall after school were but a few of their many activities. During their free period some rested or graded papers in the teachers' lounge. Coaches Roland and Green check the bulletin board for announce- ments before school. Before the first bell. Bo Hall, Dee Nickels, and Beth McCrary listen as Mrs. West, their home room teacher, explains a poem to Sirois Barker. 28 Homemaking Interests Girls MRS. LARUE ROWAN, who is helping Debbie Phelps check her blouse, received her B.S. in home economics from Georgia Southern College. She teaches Home Economics I, II, and advises the Future Home- makers of America. Girls enrolled in the home economics classes are vitally interested in homemaking skills: planning, cooking, and serving meals; sewing,- home manage- ment; and child care. Freshman girls take Home Eco- nomics I, in which they learn simple sewing and basic cooking. While girls are not required to take Home Econom- ics II, many choose this course. They make complete outfits and learn the fine points of cooking. Jean Anderson helps Carol Clary measure the hem in her skirt. MRS. MAURICE THOMPSON demonstrates the proper method of mixing a casserole. She received her B.S. in home economics from Berry College and her M.S. in education from the University of Georgia. In addition to teaching five classes of Home Economics I, Mrs. Thompson sponsors the Future Homemakers of America. P.E. Classes Offer Complete Sports Program 30 WRIGHT BAZEMORE received his A.B. in economics and physical education from Mercer University and his M.A. in school administration and physical education from George Peabody College. Coach Bazemore, advisor of the V Club, has also attended Princeton University and Harvard University. He coaches football and is the ath- letic director. Gordon Shaw lifts the 75 pound weight during his P.E. class. Physical education courses at VHS offer both indoor and outdoor sports. On bright days shouts echo around the school as girls play soccer and softball or compete in re- lays and jumping events. Tumbling, croquet, golf, horseshoes, badminton, folk and modern danc- ing round out their program. Tennis receives spe- cial emphasis both during and after school. Boys devote approximately six weeks each to touch football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, ten- nis, and softball. Track, relay events, weight lift- ing, and calisthenics complete their program. Physical fitness and social skills such as good sportsmanship and cooperation are goals of this curriculum. MRS. HERMAN JOHNSON, studies a picture of her top tennis players. She received her A.B. from VSC and her M.A. from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Johnson teaches all the girls' P.E. classes, sponsors the Girls' Intramural Sports Council and the Racket Club, and coaches the girls' tennis team. Betty Middlebrooks and Penny Nich ols perform the flying angel while Mrs. Johnson and the P.E. class watch. 31 Classes Foster Instrumental, From eight o'clock in the morning until four-thirty in the afternoon, Val- dosta High School has a musical back- ground as natural talent is augmented by glee club and band classes. Glee club classes, composed of girls only, meet fifth and sixth periods. Be- sides group singing, they study theory. Mr. Frank Butenschon's Marchin' Cats make the welkin ring on brisk fall mornings as they practice for football games. Each member practices for precision and control. In fact, practice is the key- note of the success of this swinging group. MRS. PHILIP SIMPSON received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Georgia. In addition to directing two classes of glee club, she sponsors the Choraliers. 32 Brenda Hankinson, Susan Miles, Donna Greer, Bobbie Catoe, and Linda Beggs practice for the music festival. Vocal Talent On their way to band practice, David Andrews and Charles Law- rence show off their new jackets. FRANK BUTENSCHON, VHS band director, received his B.S. in mu- sic from Auburn University. When students need to perfect a music selection, they practice be- fore and after school in the band room. FRONT ROW, left to right, are Sandra Belote and Portia Thomas. BACK ROW, left to right, are Butch Boswell, Dale Brown- ing, Sue Hoeft, and Diana Vistart. 33 Events Promote Creative Ability of Students and Maintain School Unity Events at VHS serve a twofold purpose. First, creative ability of students is encouraged by opportunities for participation in a variety of school activities. And these activities maintain a sense of school unity. Bobby Jones and Frederick Kilgore register boredom and disgust at the antics of their classmates. VHS Greets Freshmen Freshman March for the year 1962-1963 was held, for the first time, on Cleveland Field. According to custom, the date for this event was not disclosed ahead of time. To the rousing tune Southern Special, all mem- bers of Valdosta High's new freshman class, 350 strong, paraded onto Cleveland Field and sat before the upperclassmen. Under the direction of the Student Council, various freshmen performed stunts ranging in variety from cutting grass to sitting with their favorite upperclass- men. VHS's traditional fight song ended the march as the freshmen were allowed to remain seated on the grass while the upperclassmen left the stadium. Wayne New looks on as Mike Garwood gives Dave Watson a lift towards Stan Christian in a relay race. Below, Charles Parrish and Coley Crug, freshman band members, herald the opening of Freshman March for 1962. Linda Sue Wood holds their music. Left, senior Mike Fletcher as Dr. Kildare, charms a bevy of fresh- man fans, including from left to right, Mary Moore, Brenda Har- nage, Nancy Scruggs, Ann Mary Moore, and Sally Shingler. on Cleveland Field Reading from top to bottom, Betty Jean Nichols, Ginny Grif- fin, Sue Davis, Julie Groover, and Greta Wilkinson feed ice cream to partners Al Blackman, Jimmy Ross, Nicky Balanis, Bill Fender, and Penn Wells. Dennis Wetherington, Charles Holtz- claw, and Butch Pipkins look on. Linda McLauren, David Dollens, and Em- erson Bell entertain the students and fac- ulty with their rendition of Old McDon- ald. 37 38 Exhilaration and anticipation of another Wildcat victory sweep students along as they parade through the streets near the school. Sparkles for Homecoming Beginning with color day on Monday, Homecoming Week reached a high point Thursday night when students with shirttails flapping met around the tradition- al bonfire to watch the burning of a Columbus Blue Devil. Ruth Seyfried, elected Miss Flame by the team, presided over the ceremonies. At the Pep Rally on Friday, she prophesied victory for the Cats. Down Memory Lane was the theme carried out in the annual parade planned by the Student Council. Floats representing the themes of the last nine homecom- ings participated in the parade. The winning float was the one entered by the staffs of the SANDSPUR and OUTLOOK. Pictured on the winning float are, from left to right: Judy Babcock, Darlene Smith, Susan May, Joe Vallotton, Larry Adams, Maywood Lawrence, Susan Rodgers, Arthur McMillan, and Jan Shelton. ng Beverly Gunter Reigns as Homecoming Queen Beverly Gunter and Mark Holloway, elected king and queen by popular vote of the student body, reigned over the game and annual dance. Their attendants were chosen by the votes of their classes on the basis of leadership and popular- ity. They were crowned Friday night at half-time ceremonies by Principal, Howard Bridges. Students dance to the music of the Collegians at the Homecoming Dance. Beverly Gunter congratulates Wildcat captain, Stan Reaves, on the Cat's victory over Columbus. Members of the court are, left to right: Billy Lindstrom, Margaret Smith, Bobby Steele, Carol Harris, Kay Koch, Bill Castleberry, Teresa Rodgers, and Joe Rogers. SEATED are Mark Holloway and Beverly Gunter. Cheerleaders listen attentively to the pep talks of Coach Bazemore and the tri-captains, Schroer, Smith, and Reaves. Pep Rallies Fire Team Every Friday afternoon during the fall the VHS gym rang with band music and the yells of excited students. These reg- ular Pep Rallies provided the extra go-power for the Cats. Highlights of these gatherings were the speeches of the cap- tains and Coach Bazemore. A Murphy fan visiting our school on the afternoon of the championship game commented, This spirit is the reason they always win. Coach Bazemore and Giles Smith appear at Pep Rally to praise the student body for their spirit and to prophesy victory for the team. 41 Students Investigate Colleges, Careers Mr. Herbert N. Hawkins, representative from Auburn, shows pictures of his campus to interested juniors and seniors. Juniors and seniors, looking beyond graduation, re- ceived valuable information on College and Career Night. Representatives from forty colleges, nursing schools, business schools, and the armed services were present to give resumes of their schools and to answer questions. Miss Ford, Guidance Counselor, members of her staff, and the Student Council sponsored this event on November 29, 1962. Students from various schools in the Valdosta area also attended this clinic. 42 Each year the number of stu- dents eligible for scholarship sweaters has increased. This year twenty-eight seniors received sweaters. This total represented a higher net percentage gain than that of the entire enrollment. Local businessmen award sweaters to those seniors who have maintained an average of 90 or better for the first three years of high school. Mr. Bridges awards sweater to Dale Browning. Honor Group Increases FRONT ROW: Jan Shelton, Dale Browning, Sally McIntyre, Nancy Smith, Margaret Ann Smith, Darlene Smith, Sandy LaMontayne, Russell Martin, Susan Rodgers, Diane Quattlebaum, Danice Odom, Teresa Minchew, Susan May, and Eulouise Hamill. BACK ROW: Ellen Adair, Beverly Gunter, Sandra Kessler, Charles Barker, Bradley Courtenay, Steve Dasher, Donald Allen, Billy Lindstrom, Harry Davis, Joe Vallotton, Rick Thomas, Marilyn Harris, Judy Bab- cock, and Lauriece Chitwood. 43 Students eagerly looked forward to the chapel pro- grams presented by the various school clubs and classes. Seniors were given the privilege of attending chapel each week while the underclassmen took turns. Highlights of these programs were those presented by the Sandspur staff, the Student Council, and the language clubs. In the Sandspur program Bobby Nichols and Walter Zant por- tray Coach Bazemore and one of his players at football camp. Brenda Hatcher, Joe Owens, and Ed- die Hoeft are pictured in a scene from the Christmas play. Nurses, Andy Shenton and Susan Rodgers, assist Dr. Kildare, Mike Fletcher, and orderlies Bill Holt and Rick Thomas in caring for the patient Jimmy Robinson in the program boosting Sandspur sales. Coach Bazemore presents Mr. Bridges with a Christmas gift from the 44 faculty. Programs Break Routine Ann Mary Moore, Eddie Hoeft, Brooks Toland, Harry Hopkins, and Terry Echols are pictured in a scene from the Spanish Club's program presenting a tour of Mexico. Sam Register, President of the Exchange Club, presents Mr. Bridges a plaque representing the Freedom Shrine placed in the school. Richard Pelfrey as the woodcutter and Suzanne Evans as Little Red Riding Hood dis- play acting talents in the French Club's special rendition of the well-known fairy tale. 45 Nineteen varied acts competed in the annual Beta Club Talent Show. For their rendition of Jamaica Farewell and If I Had a Hammer Susan Rodgers, Margaret Ann Smith, and Lucille Dawson won first place. Three sophomore boys delighted the audience with a comic ballet number, The Dying of the Crow. Bradley Courtenay served as master of ceremonies. Mrs. Charles Worstall, Beta Club sponsor, supervised the show. Receipts from this event helped finance the trip to the Beta Club Convention in Atlanta. Larry Adams wins honorable mention as he sings Go Away Little Girl. Susan Rodgers, Margaret Ann Smith, and Lou Dawson, swing into If I Had a Hammer. Dan Mobley and Charles Oliver, left, accompany. Betas Sponsor Talent Revue Left, Larry Harrell, John Robert Sessions, and Marshall New, second place winners, demon- strate their lack of bal- let grace. Right, Bonnie Gerlock, third place winner, ends her modern ballet number. Boosters Honor Wildcats Mr. Carl Minchew awards the most valuable player trophy to Stan Reaves. Those receiving awards at the Football Banquet are, TOP ROW: Bo Hall, most im- proved lineman; Rick Thomas, most improved back; Billy Schroer, best lineman; Jimmy Robinson, sportsmanship; Wally Colson, best blocking lineman; Billy Holtz- claw, Wildcat spirit; Bill Myddelton, best defensive lineman. BOTTOM ROW: Mark Holmes, most outstanding opponent; Glenn Davis, best junior varsity back; Ken Clifton, best junior varsity lineman; Giles Smith, best back and most outstanding player; Stan Reaves, most valuable player and best defensive back. Over six hundred members of the Touchdown Club attended the largest annual Football Banquet ever to be held at VHS. This affair honored the many-times State Champion Wildcats. Bobby Dodd of Georgia Tech heaps praise on the team and calls them the best high school team I have ever seen! Beauties Compete Amid a setting resplendent with with giant, pendant snowflakes, fifty lovely girls competed for the title of Miss Valdosta High School. From these beauties, twenty-five each representing the junior and senior classes, Ruth Ann Roddey was award- ed the crown. First and second run- ners-up were Andy Shenton and Carol Harris. Other finalists were Joy Catoe, Patti Jo Futch, Dean Nichols, Cheryl Pelfrey, Nancy Smith, Barbara Talley, and Ann Walker. Any junior or senior girl who wished to enter the contest was eligible. Ac- tual contestants were chosen by pop- ular vote of their respective classes. Mr. Jack Wooten and Mrs. Oliver Googe had charge of the decorations. 48 Anxiously waiting for the judg- es' decision, Brenda Underwood, Maureen Taylor, Barbara Talley, Above, Andy Shenton and Carol Harris, first and second runners-up, pose with their trophies. Patsy Henry, end Nancy Smith add last-minute touches. in Winter Scene After receiving her trophy and roses, Ruth Ann Roddey, Miss VHS for 1963, smiles through her tears. 49 Footlights Lure Seniors Professor Kokintz, Steve Dasher, explains his formula for the Q bomb to General Snippet, Jimmy Robinson; the President of the U.S., Joe Vallotton; and the Secre- tary of State, Jimmy DeCesare. Seniors, succumbing to the lure of footlights, produced a rollick- ing comedy. The Mouse That Roared, by Christopher Sergei, based on the book by Leonard Wibberly. Diane Quattlebaum starred as Princess Gloriana of Grand Fenwick, a tiny country that fearlessly attacked the United States. She was sup- ported by a large cast. Special staging and lighting effects were supervised by Dan Thomp- son. Jan Shelton and Sally McIntyre designed the colorful costumes. Darlene Smith was student producer and Genie Rogero was student director. Gloriana, Diane Quattlebaum, waves to her subjects. Tully Bascom, Mike Green, presents his captives. Professor Kokintz, General Snippet, and the two wacs. Dee Nickels and Teresa Minchew, to his sovereign, Gloriana. Her two ministers—Count Mountjoy, Dick Bender, and David Benter, Christie Patterson-look on. 50 . . . Special Day Rewards Work Seniors listen attentively while Barbara Talley reads part of the class history. As a reward for a year's hard work, seniors celebrated Senior Day. They gave an hour long chapel program and left school after third period for an all-day picnic at Twin Lakes. During the chapel program the class history, prophecy, and last will and testament were read. Mark Holloway, as a Holloway candy bar, displays a grin. David Luke, Martha Kay Schroer, Roy Cannon, Denny Hendley, Dick Bender, and Ruth Ann Roddey, as the Valdosta High School version of the Beverly Hillbillies, do a take-off on the year's popular television show. Juniors Bid Sayonara At the traditional junior-senior dance, members of the junior class with their dates bid sayonara to the seniors. Oriental atmosphere in keeping with the theme was fur- nished by the.favors, chopsticks, coolie hats, and Japanese fans; by the decorations used in the Country Club ballroom; and by a lighted pagoda on the golf greens. Early in the evening, the seniors enjoyed their annual senior banquet at the Woman's Building. For the second year Mr. M. E. Thompson was their choice for guest speaker. Bonnie Gerlock and Mr. Wooten demonstrate the correct way to cha cha-cha. Seniors enjoy food am 52 Juniors and seniors to Seniors fellowship at the banquet. Jo Ann Beck, a sophomore helper, hands favors to Mr. Bridges. Students Receive Recognition In May, VHS set aside one day for honoring all students who during the year excelled in academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. Parents of the honored group were special guests. At the close of the hour-long parade of stu- dents, special recognition was given to those sen- iors having a 90 or above average for their high school career. Miss Ford presents a silver cup to James Grantham, the Most Improved Senior Literature Student. Honor Groduofes ore. left to right, FIRST ROW: Sondy LoMontogne. Eulouise Horn'll, Ellen Ado r, Noncy Smith, lauriece Chitwood, Jon Shelton Su� on Hoeft, Judy Bobcock. SECOND ROW: Solly McIntyre, Russell Morfin. Dione Quottleboum, Suson Rodgers, Morgoret Smith, JoAnn Bennett, 54 Suson May, Damce Odom, Morilyn Harris, Beverley Gunter, Bradley Cour- tenoy, Joe Vollotton, Horry Davis, Steve Dasher, Rick Thomas. Charles Barker, and Darlene Smith. Beverley Gunter is pictured with Mr. Nunn after being named the Most Outstanding Senior. 55 Graduation Marked by Solemn GRADUATION . . . chereished dreams and hopes were fulfilled at the traditional ceremony held on Cleveland Field on June 3. Although twelve years of school had prepared them to face and solve many problems, the seniors of Valdosta High School were unprepared for the emotions evoked by graduation. No one had told them that at this time they would leave behind more happy, memorable hours than cares. No one had told them that they would force back tears while singing the Alma Mater for the last time with their classmates. On Sunday night before graduation, they listened solemnly while Dr. James P. Rodgers, the bacca- laureate speaker, urged them to select with care those things worth holding fast in a changing world. And while listening to the graduation speaker, the Reverend George Zorn of Tifton, they exper- ienced the feeling of being separate individuals facing an uncertain future. No longer were they a firm, united class. Reverend Zorn emphasized that a good life would require understanding of the im- portance of being one alone. 56 Susan Rodgers proudly shows her diploma to her father. Dr. James P. Rodgers, who gave the baccalaureate sermon. Bradley Courtney was chosen by the honor grad- uates to make the welcoming address. Christie Patterson receives his dpiloma from his mother, Mrs. Christie Patterson, Sr., a member of the Board of Education. After Graduation, Rejoicing Diplomas in hand, the graduates put aside all serious thoughts and dashed out to congratulate one another and to be congratulated by family and friends. Later many of the class attended a dance given in their honor by a group of parents at the Country Club. Kay Koch, Margaret Ann Smith, and date, Butch Wiggins and Margaret Speed enjoy the senior dance. Rick Thomas leads yell, Graduates one time, graduates two times DiMascio, Sandy LaMontagne, and Marilyn Harris look on. as Toni Exuberant graduates Eddie Bentley, Chipper DeCesare, Bill Holt, Wally Colson, Niel Bell, Jimmy Robinson, Rick Thomas, Billy Holtzclaw, and non-graduate Hank Lee form a chorus line. 59 Well-Rounded Athletic Program Is Credit to VHS VHS's sports program gives hundreds of students an opportunity to participate in some phase of ath- letics. In every sport, whether it be football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, golf, or even in limited intramural competition, each student displays excellent spirit and sportsmanship. This year the athletic teams continue the winning tra- dition for which VHS has been noted. Especially successful in football and girls tennis and basketball, the Wildcats won state and even national recogni- tion. Cats Claw Eagles 39-0 Jack Martin and Charles Oliver show Wildcat skill as they block one of the determined Eagles. Faithful fans endure the rain and cold to see the Cats march to victory. to Capture State AAA Title On November 29, 1962, on mud- dy, rainsoaked Cleveland Field the Wildcats clawed their way to a 39-0 victory over Atlanta's Murphy Ea- gles. This all important victory marked their 36th straight win and 3rd consecutive State AAA title. On the strength of this win, the Wildcats were rated the number one Tiigh school grid team in the nation. This selection was made by Art Johlff of the National Sport News Service. Four factors, the desire of the players to win, the leadership of the coaches, the enthusiasm of the stu- dent body, and the support of the citizens of Valdosta, contributed to the success of the 1962 Wildcats. All-State halfbacks Giles Smith of Valdosta and Roy Jarret of Murphy form a Greek tableaux as they prepare to knock heads. At the post-game celebration Coach Bazemore with his family receives the keys to a new 1963 Buick, presented to him by the Touchdown Club. Following the game the Wildcats, their dates, and fans express great joy by shouting, smiling, and crying. 63 Twenty-one Harnage, tackle Frank Haddock, end Danny Hendley, end Neil Bell, fullback Dick Bender, end Bo Hall, guard Bill Holt, guard Seniors Spark I Randy Hunter, tackle Christie Patterson, guard Wayne Pearson, halfback Third Championship Drive Charles Oliver, tackle Walter Zant, fullback Jimmy Robinson, center Stanley Reaves, halfback Billy Holtzclaw, end Billy Schroer, tackle Bill Myddleton, guard Great Team Effort . . . Giles Smith seems to be hemmed in by a host of Richmond tacklers, but the shifty halfback managed to break loose and score on a 40 yard jaunt. . . . Desire to Win . . . Though this Columbus Blue Devil seems sure of himself. Wildcat Hank Lee by-passes him and covers several yards. As Albany's Tommy James fades to pass, Val- dosta puts into action a flawless pass which helped hold 8 of their 12 opponents scoreless. Quarterback Rick Thomas escapes Lanier's 33 and takes the ball far down the Poet's field. 67 “College” Coaching • • • Giles Smith illustrates good balance when he is almost knocked down by a Jordan player. Wildcat Neil Bell struggles to stay on top as a band of Bulldogs close in. As Stanley Reaves carries the ball, Dick Bender (11) makes ready to waylay a pursuing Baker player. 68 Before the Willingham game the Valdosta Touchdown Club honored the mothers of the senior players. They are, left to right. Mrs. A. E. Zant. Mrs. R. C. Bender, Mrs. F. Barker, Mrs. T. Hendley, Mrs. O. M. Bell, Mrs. L. P. Thomas, Mrs. W. R. Smith, Mrs A. E. Pearson. Mrs. S. E. Reaves, Mrs. G. W. Colson, Mrs. J. G. Holtzclaw, Mrs. C. Patterson, Mrs. A. S. Myddletpn Mrs. J. A. Robinson, Mrs. W. F. Hall, Mrs. V. Haddock, Mrs. W. H. Oliver, Mrs. A. D. Holt, Mrs. Maston Harnage, Mrs. R. Hunter, and Mrs. Albert Schroer. Coach Bazemore takes a victory ride after the Wildcats defeated Richmond Academy 32 0 to cap- ture their third straight South Georgia title. With Ronnie Stevens leading interference, Glenn Davis goes for yardage against Brooks County. Bill Parramore turns the corner and heads downfield, leaving Lowndes County defenders. Junior Varsity Shows Promise Under Coach Joe Wilson, this year's Junior Varsity Squad showed good spirit, desire, and ability. In five of their eight games, the Cats were victorious. Many of these young boys showed plenty of potential and as they grow, will prob- ably move up to varsity po- sitions. Coach Wilson, in his first year at Valdosta High, taught the boys fundamen- tals and at the same time in- stilled in them the tradition- al winning spirit of VHS. 70 Coach Wilson and the Baby Cats offensive unit watch as the stop 'em crew does the work. Has Beens Defeat Will Bes 33-0 Utilizing their speed, size, and experience, the seniors of the 1962 squad defeated the varsity in the annual Has Been-Will Be football game 33-0. This was the first time since the spring game of 1960 that the Has Beens were able to beat the younger Wildcats. Coached by Bill Crook, the veterans jumped off to an early lead, and at half time the score was 20-0. The game brought to an end the regular spring practice for the year. Terry Godwin makes a diving tackle for Rick Thomas just as Rick turns upfield. 71 TRI CAPTAINS Bill Schroer, Giles Smith, Stan Reaves Valdosta ...... . 28 Valdosta ............... 48 Valdosta_________________46 Valdosta_________________32 Valdosta____________•___28 Valdosta_________________41 Valdosta_________________13 Valdosta_________________12 Valdosta_________________47 Valdosta_________________20 SOUTH GA. Valdosta_________________32 STATE Valdosta__________________39 Cats Number One in U.S.A. 72 FIRST ROW: Kirk Bazemore, Dick Bender, Wally Colson, Billy Holtz- claw, Sirois Barker, Walter Zant, Stan Reaves, Giles Smith, Billy Schroer, Rick Thomas, Jimmy Robinson, Randy Hunter, Bill Holt, Robert DeLoach, mgr. SECOND ROW: Coach Bazemore, Bill Welch, Alfred Spencer, Tommy Dove, Niel Bell, Charles Oliver, Christie Patterson, Bo Hall, Bill Myddleton, Danny Hendley, Frank Haddock, Wayne Pearson, Henry Harnage, Coach Davis. THIRD ROW: Coach Roland, Bill Henry, Robert Strom, Mike Ireland, Bruce Buie, Bobby Moore, Ronnie Cannon, Greg Jones, Terry Godwin, Jack Martin, Foy Norwood, Albert McLeod, Gary Beck, Coach Greene. FOURTH ROW: Hank Lee, Greg Jordan, Ronnie Stevens, Carol Sherwood, Billy Joseph, Billy Bray, Robert Goff, Jay Perryman, Larry Wainwright, Jimmy Buckner, Joe Crane, Coach Bennett. Baker-------------------0 Waycross _....—....... 13 Jordon_________________ 0 Lanier_________________ 0 Albany------------------0 Columbus ............. 6 Moultrie--------------- 7 Willingham ___________ 0 Warner Robins _________ 7 LaGrange ______________ 0 PLAYOFF Richmond Academy ______ 0 PLAYOFF Murphy _____________ 0 Head Coach Wright Bazemore, standing, and assistants Bill Bennett, Charlie Green, Bill Davis, Joe Wilson, and Johnny Roland pose around the big 1 to which they led the Wildcats. Bobby Dodd, head coach at Georgia Tech, tagged the 1962 Valdosta Wildcats the greatest high school football team that he had ever seen. The undefeated Wildcats won honors on region, state, and even national levels. While compiling a 12-0 won-loss record, the Wildcats led the state in statistics in almost every department, both on offense and on defense. In eight of their twelve games the Wildcats held their opponents scoreless, and in four games they even held them to minus yardage. Before being named National Champions, the Cats captured the Region and State AAA Championships. The Albany Touch- down Club honored Valdosta as the South Georgia Team of the Year. Fifteen squad members were named to positions on teams ranging from the Region 1-AAA All-Star list to the All-America teams. Twelve Valdosta players have landed scholarships to different colleges where they will continue their education and grid careers. 73 Kittens Star With 23-2 Record Members of Girls' Basketball team are, left to right, FRONT ROW: Barbara Reaves, Carol Harris, Jesse Maine, Eulouise Hamill, Diane Quattlebaum, Lucille Dawson, Susan Rodgers, Margaret Smith, Betty McClenny, Virginia Anderson, and Lyndall Deloach. SECOND ROW: Coach Davis, Janet Odom, Patsy Jackson, Donna Blanton, Becky Giddens, Diane Bazemore, Sue Strobo, Betty Potts, Kathy Wisen- baker, Sally Shingler, Linda Lastinger and Sarah Smith. In girls' basketball, the win spirit of VHS showed again. Coach Davis' Wild Kittens finished with an impressive 23-2 record. Among the teams they de- feated were Tifton, Warner Robins, Echols Co., Lowndes Co., Berrien Co., Moultrie, and Albany. In addition to these wins, the team won the annual Hahira Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Because of their undefeated season, the team was entitled to enter state competition. Although they won only one and lost two in the state tourney, he hard fighting team brought home a fourth place trophy. 80TT0AA ROW, left to right: Bobby Steele, Wynn Miller, Kenyon Wells, Jimmy Rigsby. SECOND ROW: Tommy Davenport, Jim Eubanks, Darrell Gaskins, Jimmy Carter. THIRD ROW: Robert Deloach, mgr., Stan Reaves, Rick Thomas, Mark Holloway, Coach Wilson. Cats Have Fair Season Overshadowed by the outstanding record of the foot- ball Wildcats, the basketball Wildcats of Valdosta High School nevertheless played with team spirit and the de- sire to win. Even with these odds against them—inexpe- rience and a lack of public enthusiasm for basketball, they managed to win 11 games and lost 13. Two of these losses were suffered in tournaments. They lost to Coffee County in the Hahira Tournament and to Willingham in the Region Tournament at Columbus. As the team lost only three boys via graduation, hopes for next year look bright. CO-CAPTAINS Rick Thomas Stan Reaves 75 LOHI'S Jerry Goodson goes high to get a rebound as Valdosta's Stan Reaves and Foy Norwood stand by. Drive, Spirit Tommy Davenport drives for two as a Coffee County player watches action of the ball. Wildcat Jimmy Carter is determined to seize the prize in this battle for the ball. 76 Typify Cagers When a Warner Robins player drops the ball, Stanley Reaves loses no time trying to retrieve it. Coach Joe Wilson watches the play of the boys carefully to help rid them of their faults and to encourage improvement. Alert for a chance to capture the ball, eager Tommy Davenport stays with McHaffey, LaGrange's seven-foot tall center. Girls Win Hahira Tournament Co-Captain Susan Rogers is determined to get the ball across the line despite Hahira opposition. In the finals of the Hahira tournament, Betty McClenny goes high above a Cook County guard to take a jump shot. Bethea's assistant? No, it's Coach Davis getting the gym floor ready for his girls' practice session. Betty McClenny is all alone as she goes in for a Coach Davis and the Kitten regulars talk over the technicalities of basketball. FIRST ROW, layup against Cook County. I to r: Susan Rogers, Barbara Reaves, Eulouise Hamill, Diane Quattlebaum. SECOND ROW: Betty McClenny, Lucille Dawson, Margaret Smith. Kittens Enter State Tourney Before entering the state tournament the Valdosta Wild Kit- tens had a perfect 22-0 record. Valdosta's first opponent was Avondale, one of the toughest teams in Georgia basketball. The Kittens won this game with a score almost double that of Avon- dale. However, although they drove hard and fought long, the girls lost their second game to Cherokee of Canton with four points difference. And in a see-saw game for third and fourth places, Warner Robins defeated Valdosta by one point. In the battle for first and second places, Cherokee came in second and Robert E. Lee first. Valdosta fans turned out in large numbers to attend the tour- nament which was held in the Valdosta State College gymnasium. While the outcome of the contests was a disappointment, Valdos- tans could feel pride in the coaching and leadership given the Kittens by Coach Bill Davis. Coming up from behind, Lucille Dawson leaps high to seize the ball from Cherokee players. Kitten Barbara Reaves goes high for a jump ball during the game with Cherokee. Though obstructed by Cherokee's 53, Betty McClenny shoots for goal and adds to Kit- tens' lead. With 22-0 Record Valdosta's Virginia Anderson captures this rebound high above Cherokee and Valdosta players. Kitten guards Diane Quattlebaum and Susan Rogers team up to make the going tough for this Cherokee forward. Margaret Ann Smith and a Warner Robins Guard right for a rebound in the closing minutes of the consolation game which the Kittens lost by just one point. Constant Practice Pays Off Members of the girls' team are, left to right, FRONT ROW: Carol Kel- lerman, Joy Smith, Greta Wilkinson, Toni DiMascio, Elaine Clements, Pam Sigl, Mary Mathis, Nancy Simon, Marcia Owens, Brenda Smith. SECOND ROW: Dixie Ratliff, Sandra Overby, Susan LaMontagne, Linda Blase, Sandy LaMontagne, Helen Lawson, Cornelia Carswell, Cecilia Carswell, Micky Copeland, JoAnn Sego, Carol Clary, Susan Southwell. THIRD ROW: Linda McLaurin, Claudette Pearce, Judy Lawson, Julie Groover, Mardi Barnes, Jean Anderson, Sue Davis, Mary Pate, Vicky Smith, Katherine Dennis, Maxine Wilson, Bernadette Johnson, and Mrs. Johnson. From January until June the courts at VHS and at McKey Park were crowded. As a result of this intensive practice, the girls' tennis team had an overall record of 7-1-2; the boys' team finished the season with a 5-2 record. Girl netters traveled to Albany, Moultrie, Tifton, Cordele, Waycross, and FSU to play regular scheduled games. In the Valdosta Invitational Tournament the team won seven of the eight places awarded. In both region and state the ambitious girls went all the way to the finals. Boys visited Albany, Moultrie, and Tifton to play their scheduled games. Although they lost twice to Albany, they won two matches over Moultrie and two over Tifton. In region the team got to the semi-finals. Both teams were spurred to victory by an excellent coaching staff—Mrs. Glenn Johnson and Coach Bill Ben- nett—and by a newly formed booster's club. Maxine Wilson, one of four captains, shows how she returned her opponent's serves in region and state matches. 82 Butch Wiggins uses AAcKey Park for after- noon practice. Bradley Courtenay, captain, shows ease of technique in returning ball. Members of the boys' team are, left to right, FRONT ROW: Mac McVey, Brandon, Andy Willaford, Butch Wiggins, Raleigh Elliot, Tommy Dav- Douglas Samuels, Gregory Wolinski, George Newham, Tommy Bur- enport, Bradley Courtenay, and Coach Bennett, roughs, Nicky Balanis, and Richard Crews. SECOND ROW: David 83 Go If Team Fares Well Left to Right: Ansel Clark, Johnny Dean, Jimmy Rigsby, Pen Wells, Coach C. B. O'Neal, Emerson Bell, Bobby Steele, Kenyon Wells, Mike Coker, Chip Golf has played a major role in the sports program at VHS for many years. Wildcat linksmen fared well this year with a season record of eight wins and three losses. In tournament play, they placed 7th in the Re- gion Tournament and 8th in the Hawkinsville Tour- nament. Representing the team at these tournaments was the foursome of Bobby Steele, Kenyon Wells, Jimmy Rigsby, and Pen Wells. They were coached by C. B. O'Neal. Left, Bobby Steele tees off as teammate Kenyon Wells watches and awaits his turn. Right, VHS foursome of Bobby Steele, Kenyon Wells, Pen Wells, and Jim- my Rigsby takes a break. Thinclads Bow in Losing Season VHS's track team lived up to the old adage, You can't win 'em all, by going through the season without a single win. Faced by a rebuilding season, the team had only one senior on the entire squad. Nevertheless, many of the young boys, setting their sights on next year's record, worked hard and gained the ex- perience necessary for the devel- opment of a fine track team. Billy Bray, Robert Strom, and Ronnie Daniels take to the air while competing against one another on the low hurdles. FIRST ROW, left to right: Danny lefiles, Bruce Dueley, Richard Bland, David Henry, Gene Seago, Emil Girardin, Bobby Willis, Paul Cowart, Ronnie Daniels, Tommy Peace, Pat Taylor. SECOND ROW, left to right: Coach Charles Green, Albert McLeod, Ronnie Cannon, Ray Davidson, Robert Strom, Billy Bray, Mike Garwood, Glenn Davis, Bill Parramore, Buddy Walker, Frankie Coan, Wayne Young, Bill Welch. 85 Baseball Team Left to right, FIRST ROW: Jimmy Robinson, Rick Thomas, Billy Schroer, Giles Smith, Charles Leonard, Mark Holloway, Bill Myddelton, Eddie Bentley. SECOND ROW: Elmo Thrash, manager, Jimmy Neal, Ken McLeod, Stan Reaves, Jimmy Carter, Wally Colson, Bobby Dasher, Carol Sherwood, Robert DeLoach, manager. Off to a victorious start, the Wildcat Nine won their first seven games. Then an untimely homerun by a Lanier Poet began a three-game losing streak which destroyed all hopes of the region championship. The three games were lost by a total of four runs. Be- cause of these losses, the Cats had to settle for a me- diocre 9-5 season record. Two members of the team gained region batting honors. Bill Myddelton was Region 1-AAA's second leading hitter, and Mark Holloway placed third in the region. 86 Coach J. B. Roland grins after a VHS victory. Post 9-5 Record Valdosta's Mark Holloway is congratulated by his team- mates after slamming a homerun over the left-field fence. Below: As Dizzy Dean would say— there ain't nothing wrong with a friendly little discussion. Even in high school baseball there are rhubarbs. Variety of Clubs Meet Needs of Diverse Student Body Sports clubs for the athletes—government and civic clubs for the public-spirited—Hi-Y clubs to promote ethical and moral standards— scholarship clubs—language clubs—news- paper—yearbook. Clubs differing in character and organization give their members training for adult responsibilities and, at the same time, promote the ac- tivities of the school. Once a month, students eagerly awaited their DOSTA OUTLOOKS. Si- lence reigned as they read the paper thoroughly. Thip reception, added to the hond'rs wdiv by the OUTLOOK, proved the success cf the staff In put- ( ' , ling out a schoqfcaaper of good, qual- v 1efet 1o ev- FOR ‘GRADUATION In April, members of The 'OUTLOOK F:r't honor graduates will not necessarily he graduation speakers th:� year due to a recent change enacted by the board of Educa- Jh A 1 stafl f after idee conference I- Outlook Staff Wins 11 II 1 j newspaper Jggf r•f W. Grady school the Hen School oflournalism in Athens. They brought back a certificate of distinc- tion from the Georgia Scholastk Press Association as well as several individ- ual staff awards. Earlier in. the year, the OUTLOOK received a second-place rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. i. Nallv Nhinelrr. and (. Jan Shelton news editor, makes suggestion� while Arthur Mc- Millan, ad manager, draws the ....________________s Gats Susan May, copyreader, and Gail Geer, typist, hurry to meet a deadline while Judy Babcock and Sandy LaMontagne, feature editors,‘c coSS- h nges o b madetfWfel Story. ach day. Students TV T I II 1 g • mn n,ji' i oycl 1l al I time nt in the Guidance Right, Bradley Courtenay and Russell Mar- ti� v sports editors, and Maywood Lawrence, f business manager, distribute OUTLOOKS. corp The Mis VH IVN tlit tall and the luillopJ Above, Darlene Smith, editor, Mrs. Lirry Moncue, advisor, and Sandra fcessler, editorial editor, check page proof b fort th pUTLOO K goes to its.final printing. ad layout for the second news page, a new addition to the OUT- LOOK this year. n now 91 Girl Vocalists Present CURVED LINE TOP TO BOTTOM: Mary Ann Cousart, Jo Ann Beck, Linda Beggs, Irma Grace, Harriet Price, Sally Tillman, Janice Her- rington, Bobbie Catoe, Jane Crabtree, Ginger Swenson, Lois John- son, Kay Slater, Judy Prysi, Paula Greer, Susan Miles, Valerie Weeks, Carolyn Gooch, Yvonne Williams, Linda Gaskins, Donna Pied, Linda Burdette, Judy Briggum, Eloise Wilkinson, Janice McBride, Joyce Powell, Betty Godwin. STRAIGHT LINE TOP TO BOTTOM: Beverly Nelson, Marie Joyce, Ann Golden, Dee Nickels, Donna Greer, Carol Harris, Wanda Moon, Trudy Hinshaw, Diedre Futch, Annette Kelley, Sandra Moon, Bonnie Gerlock, Linda Starling, Millie McLane, Brenda Hankinson, Edith Kendall, Bunny Bridges, Mary Wolinski, Sandra Dixon, Jean Portier, Linda Irby, Lynn May, Vicki Bennett, Sharon Thompson, Jackie Spicer, Ann Carroll, Linda Clark, Ruth Ann Roddey, Barbara Barrett, Georgia Rey, Cassie Lazarus, Barbara Burch, Dorothy Bland, Judy Powell, Jane Plymell, Marsha Singletary, Mrs. Simpson, director. 92 Officers of the fifth period glee club are, SEATED: Trudy Hinshaw, vice- president; Millie McLane, librarian; Ann Carroll, president. STANDING: Jean Portier, librarian; Judy Prysi, secretary- treasurer. Seasonal Concerts Two choral clubs enriched school life by presenting chapel programs and concerts. At Christmas they joined the band for a joint presentation of seasonal music. ' South Pacific furnished the musical background for the spring concert. To add color to melody at this time, the girls wore vivid print shifts. Between sixty and seventy girls with musical talent and interest took advantage of the training offered under the supervision of Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson. Officers of the sixth pe- riod glee club are, FIRST ROW: Sally Till- man, secretary-treasurer; Janice McBride, librar- ian. SECOND ROW: Donna Greer, vice-pres- ident; Brenda Hankinson, librarian; Bunny Bridges, president. Band and choral clubs pause before starting Silent Night, the number that con- cluded the Christmas concert. Members of the Choraliers are BOTTOM ROW: Susan Stembridge, Sally Tillman, Ginger Swenson, Bill Myddleton, Sammy Dutton, Niel Bell, Bunny Bridges, Mary Wolinski, Bonnie Gerlock. TOP ROW: Gordon Shaw, Carol Harris, Margaret Ann Smith, Larry Adams, James Lineberger, Libba Winston, Lois Johnson, Mrs. Simpson. Choraliers Receive Acclaim As choral representatives of VHS at numerous local churches and clubs, the Choraliers for 1962- 1963 won praise for themselves and for the school. While formal ratings were not given at the district music festival held in Waycross, the group was informally judged superior ' Bun- ny Bridges and Larry Adams sang in the All-State Chorus in Atlanta. Membership in the group is con- sidered the highest honor that a student vocalist can attain at Val- dosta High School. Officers of the Choraliers are Susan Stembridge, vice-president; Sammy Dutton, librarian; Carolyn Stallings, secretary-treasurer; Larry Adams, president; and Ginger Swenson, librarian. 94 Pictured, left to right, are the members of the business office staff, Sheila McCoy, Libba Win- ston, Andy Shenton, Cheryl Pelfrey, Ann Car- roll, Shirley Stump, Te- resa Minchew, Donna Blanton, and Ann Bur- gess. Capable Students Assist Office Workers Mrs. Burgsteiner, school secretary, and Mrs. Gulliver, principal's secretary, dis- cuss school matters. Junior and senior girls selected by Mr. Bridges and Miss Ford considered it an honor to be office assistants. Each period, two girls chosen on the basis of de- pendability aided Miss Ford, Mrs. Burgsteiner, and Mrs. Gulliver in their offices. They assisted in such jobs as calling absent students, delivering messages, and gath- ering absentee slips. Pictured below, left to right, are the members of Miss Ford's office staff. SEATED: Sandra Anderson, Mary Sessions, Miss Ford, Suzanne Evans, and Ellen Adair. STANDING: Elaine Parrish, Margaret Patterson, Sandra Kessler, Nancy Smith, Barbara Talley, Toni Siegrist, and Molly Huckaby. 95 Mcrrch ng Cats Step Up Tempo Members of the Flag Corps are, left to right, FIRST ROW: Jo Mc- Crary, Barbara McDonald, Diane Wilhite, Beverly Carter, Page Ash- com, Joy Ratigan. SECOND ROW: Betty Graul, Ginny Davis, Karen Nicholson, Ann Walker, Joan Kohler. Teresa Minchew and Brenda Underwood, who led VHS majorettes as feature twirlers, strike a typical pose. New uniforms and a change in spirit marked the 1962-1963 VHS Marching Cat Band. Other additions were the Flag Corps, composed of eleven girls, and the Flash Corps, which led the Marching Cats at each performance. A swinging stage band also was an innovation. Besides playing for football games, parades, and basket- ball games, the band presented two concerts. Mr. Frank Buten- schon was the director for the second year. Band officers are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Donald Allen, president; Richard Bland, loading man- ager; Roger Martin, morale officer; Harry Davis, drum major; Teresa Minchew, secretary- treasurer; Ted Minnick, vice-president; Mr. Butenschon, director; Tommy Barr, uniform manager; Cathy Johansen, librarian; Dale Browning, secretary-treasurer; Portia Thomas, librarian. Members of the Flash Corps are, left to right, FIRST ROW: Carl Walden, Bill Golden, Bill Mathis, Ivey Plair, Brenda Underwood, Teresa Minchew, Tommy Barr, Mark Spieler, Alvin Zipperer, Tommy Sorrells. SECOND ROW: Danny Smith, Jack Bridges, Roger Martin, Eddie Hoeft, Ted Minnick, Tex Mullis. Members of the band are, left to right, FIRST ROW: Harry Davis, drum major; Frank Butenschon, director. SECOND ROW: Roger Martin, Ted Minnick, Bill Mathis, Peggy DeCesare, San- dra Beiote, Terry Schulz, Dale Browning, Shirley Parkerson, Gene Fender. THIRD ROW: Daris Harrelson, Sandra Hutchens, Terry Scruggs, Linda Sue Wood, James Zager, Jack Bridges, Mark Spieler, Dale Wasmer, Sue Davis, Tommy Barr, Portia Thomas, Gary Ziegler. FOURTH ROW: Dana Andrews, Tommy Braswell, Larris Siegrist, Jerrie Clark, Eddie Hoeft, Ty Murphy, Sue Hoeft, Charles Lawrence, Cathy Johansen, Jimmy Norton, Dan Thompson, Diane Dugger, John Wilhite, Bob Carter, Butch Boswell. FIFTH ROW: Carl Walden, Davey Evans, Tommy Sorrells, Alvin Zipperer, Ivey Plair, Mike Tyson, Ronnie Wayne, Eddie Jeffery, Richard Bland, Donald Allen, Buddy Paulk, Michael Bland, Charlie Parrish, Tex Mullis, Allen Mc- Cranie, Fred Baugh, Terry Healey, Steve Minnick. 97 Members of the Student Council are, left to right, SEATED: Tommy Davenport, libba Winston, Mark Holloway, Beverly Gunter, Sheila McCoy, Larry Harrell, Ann Carroll. STANDING: Mrs. Wisenbaker, advisor, Phyllis Giles, Bill Holt, Emerson Bell. Student Council Aids Administration, Has Busy Year Under the leadership of Beverly Gunter, the Student Council aided the administration in producing a well-organized schedule for the school year. These representatives, chosen by popular vote of their classes, worked to create a sound relationship between students and faculty. As part of an exceptionally busy year, student council members sold student cards, planned Freshman March, sponsored Homecoming, and supervised College Night. All students were invited to at- tend several open meetings of the council to express opinions and sug- gest changes in school policy. For the third year, Mrs. William Wisenbaker served as advisor. 98 Student Council officers remain after school to polish athletic trophies. They are Sheila McCoy, secretary; Ann Bennett, treasurer; Larry Harrell, parliamentarian; Beverly Gunter, president; and Libba Winston, chaplain. Not pictured: Mark Holloway, vice-president. Members of the FTA are, FIRST ROW: Cathy Jo- hansen, president; Sharon Thompson; Sue Davis, vice-president; Kay Slater, Risa Levine, Pat Whit- ten. SECOND ROW: Jane Lindauer; Irma Grace, secretary; Vickie Ryan; Danny Smith, and Sandra Belote. Advisors are Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Hamill. Teaching, Homemaking Are Motivated Students interested in teaching careers found encour- agement and help in the FTA; those girls looking for- ward to careers in homemaking helped to prepare themselves in the FHA. For its main project, the FTA endeavored to help teachers by acting as assistants. Members came in be- fore school to clean boards, fix bulletin boards and check papers. Future homemakers busied themselves with studying basic homemaking skills. Each group had an off-campus experience. Future teachers were guests of Valdosta State College for an all day observation of teacher training classes. FHA members attended the state convention of their or- ganization. Members of the FHA are, left to right, FIRST ROW Peggy Mosterson, Marsha Singletary, Malmda Thompson, Sandra On- on, Bernodetf Johnson. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Rowan, odvisor; Mary Joyce Eanes, secretory- treasurer; Beth Odom, publicity chairman; Barbara McDonald, social chairman; Rita McDonald, social chairman,- Susan Massey; Mrs. Thompson, advisor, Sheryl Garrett. THIRD ROW: Peggy De- Cesore, parliamentarian; Donna Miller, president; Martha Koy Schroer, Beverly Nelson, histo- rian; Jeanne Eanes. Barbara Bor- reft, Linda Newlcom. Toni Nijem, Vivian Carter, Bonnie Lazarus, Lila Corlo. Vicki Smith, not pic- tured: Margaret Speed, vice- president. 99 Betas Promote Scholastic Interest Honesty, character, and leadership through service are the traits which each Beta tries to display along with scholarship. Club activities .included staging the annual Beta Club Talent Show and sponsoring Sheila McCoy as a candidate for state secretary. Rated among the top three clubs at VHS, the Beta Club had a successful year. Leading the club were President, Susan Rodgers; Vice-Pres- ident, Alwyn Hamill; Secretary, Sheila McCoy; Treasurer, Ed- ward Scriven; Chaplain, Judy Babcock. Beta Club members pose before leaving for At- lanta for the Beta Club convention. They are Mrs. Worstall, Susan Rodgers, Alwyn Hamill, Bradley Courtenay, and Marshall New. Members of the Beta Club are, FIRST ROW: Edward Scriven, Sheih r™ Sui° Rod8 ' . Jwdy Babcock. Eulouise Hamill, Teresa Minchew SECONO ROW: Sally McIntyre. Brooks Toland. Maxine Wilson Su Davts, Dione Quattlebaum. Bradley Courtenay THIRD ROW: ' Ken Edwards, Elizobeth Winston, Tommy Davenport, Gerald Joiner Margaret Ann Smith. Raleigh Elliot. FOURTH ROW: Corol Tomlinson Sandra Anderson, Lauriece Chitwood. Shirley Stump, Starr Howell Larry Harrell. FIFTH ROW: Marilyn Harris, Carolyn Wilburn, Kath Hanson. Beverly Gunter, Harry Davis, Mary Joyce Eones. SIXTH ROW Buck Davis, Roger Rampley, Jimmy Norton, Betty Potts, Donna Gold- stein, Joey Davis. SEVENTH ROW: Rick Thomos, Darlene Smith, Jon Shelton, Suson May, Phyllis Giles, Nancy Smith, Potsy Jackson. EIGHTH ROW: Toni DiMoscio, Maywood Lawrence, Randy Smith, Wyn Miller, Gene Odom, Mark Bergeron. NINTH ROW: Benito Thomas, Kay Koch. Portia Thomos. Sue Hoeft, Suson LaMontagne, Judy Saunders. TENTH ROW: Beverly Boswell, Barbara Middlebrooks, Fran Woodword, Joy Smith, Peggy Masterson, Linda Blaze. 100 Future Scientists Exchange Ideas Under the leadership of Charles Barker, president, the Science Club gained new impetus. At the reg- ular club meetings, members exchanged ideas about their work in different areas. Members sponsored a Science Project Workshop at which Dr. Clyde Connell of VSC spoke on the requisites for a good science project. In March the Science Club, cooperating with the entire science department, entered projects in the District Science Fair at Waycross. Two district winners, Robert Murphy and Bob Chapman, placed second at the State Science Fair. Officers of the Science Club are, left to right, Mark Bargeron, vice-president; Mrs. Freeman, sponsor; Mark Spieler, secretary; Linda Blase, treasurer; and Charles Barker, president. Charles Barker, Harry Hopkins, Mark Spieler, Linda Blase, Joe Owens Raleigh Howard. Members of the Science Club are, left to right, BOTTOM ROW: Mark Bargeron, Larry Harrell, David Rykard, Jack Bridges, Jimmy Norton, David Andrews, Mrs. Freeman. TOP ROW: Randy Smith, Officers of the Spanish Club, Joanne Beck, pres- ident; George Newbern, treasurer; Marianne Cou- sart, vice-president, admire the pinata used at one of the club's parties. Actividades Variadas Interesan al Club Espanol Although it was formed only last year, the Span- ish Club attracted a large membership. Many varied activities were on the club's calendar this year. It entered a float in the homemaking pa- rade, sponsored devotionals for one week, and pre- sented a chapel program based on the trials of American tourists in Latin America. For this program Senorita Alicia Arceo, an ex- change student at Valdosta State College, demon- strated a typical Mexican dance. Visits to the language lab at VSC gave club mem- bers a better understanding of modern methods of teaching foreign languages. At the club's Christmas party the members en- joyed the traditional pinata. Membeti of the Spon.ih Club ore, left to R.ght, FIRST ROW; Amello Poolk, Morio Ventrelli, Judy Prysi. Borboro Loeb, Ann Golden, Monanne Cousort. Joanne Beck, Patsy M.ddlebrookj, Pot Whitten SECOND ROW Abe Kolil, Butch Boswell, Kathy Hansen, Brenda Underwood, Suson Wade, Dona Frazier, Sandy LaMon- tagne. Brooks Tolond. Betty Boyette. Betty Porker. THIRD ROW Glenn Register. Brinson Taylor, Gory Lehman, Mike Childree, Joe Conlin, Louis S-egrist, B II Joseph, Stuart Mullis, Mike McMillon, George Newbern, Harry Hopkins, Mrs Owens, sponsor. Club Activities Interest Students During the school year, various VHS clubs participated in annual events and presented chapel programs. In this way they provided both entertainment and instruction for the school. Right, Nancy Smith and Barbara Talley, two of Miss Ford's office workers, give out forms and in- formation on College Night. Above, Eugene Patterson, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, speaks to members of the OUTLOOK staff during National Newspaper Week. Left, Niel Bell and Phyllis Giles sing French songs in the French Club chapel program. 103 DE Continues to Win Honors DE Club officers are Bobbie Ellen Blanchard, parliamentarian; Lynda Faye Hancock, treasurer; Ellen Squires, secretary; Warren Clayton, vice- president; Bobby Young, president; Gail Griffin, historian; Billy Holtzclaw, sergeant-at-arms; Jo Ann Bennett, reporter. DE Club members added new honors to those won in former years. State Club of the Year, Superior Contest Award, and Promotion Project Award were among the honors received by the Distributive Education Club of VHS. Several individ- ual awards were also won by members of the club. DE students worked after school in such jobs as clerks in various stores and nurses at Pineview General Hospital. Warren Clayton, State DE President, and Joy Ratigan, State Historian, are proud of the DE emblem. DE Club member ore. left to right. FIRST ROW: Bock Paulsen. Roger M.lom. Ashley Poolk, Billy Holtzclow, Joy Ratigan, Bobbie Ellen Blanchard. Jo Ann Bennett, Bobby Young, Mr. Glenn, Warren Cloyton. Ellen Squire , Lynda Faye Hancock. Gcil Griffin, Nancy Clork, Loujeon Prine, Dell Moine. SECOND ROW Randy Crawford, Bill Mize!I. Bill Carswell, Pot Huff, D.ane Walker, Joan Henley. Joan Weldon, Anita Cour on, Marilyn Walker, Beth Odom, Diane Dugger, Mildred William , Marie Phillip . Lillian McKinnon, Pot Prine, Borboro Pike, Joel Neol. THIRD ROW: Benny Hagen, Allen Graham, Gory He , John Hall, Bill Pruett, Butch Clarkston, Diane Knight. Manon Prie t, Mabel McAllister, Anna Phillips, Sherlyn McKee, Mane Hill, Ann Wolker, Lila Carlo FOURTH ROW: Eugene Tucker, Ronny Briones. Herbert H-er . Billy Smith, Billy Golden, lorry Grooms, Larry Daniels, Darrell Pearce, Al Rehberg, Gole Chadwick, Ann Burgess, Linda Smith, Judy Mock, Cheryl Parrish, Lewi Register. 104 Members of the DCT Club are, left to right, FIRST ROW: Billy Campbell, James Graham, Al Cooly, Merle Barber, Bruce Murphine, Tim Tart, David Stola, Charles Phillips, Tommy Morgan. SECOND ROW: Ray Cope- land, Henry Forrest, Douglas Deloach, Lamar Jones, Bobby Weldon, Herman Brasher, Perry Knight, Gerard Finch, Jimmy Cox, Joe Brady. THIRD ROW: Merol Ray, Gail McBride, Carolyn Mayer, Nancy Brass, Mr. Horn, advisor, Marion Luke, Pat Gaskins, Charlene Brady, Donne Davis. Industrial Trainees Rate High On-the-job training is the theme of the Distributive Cooperative Training Club. Students taking DCT de- veloped civic, social, and occupational activities through work experience in local industrial plants. At the state convention held at Jekyll Island, the club received an excellent rating. This year DCT members again sponsored barbecue suppers before several football games. DCT officers are, Left to Right: Marion Luke, treasurer; Carolyn Mayer, president; Tim Tart, vice-president; Nancy Brass, secretary. Law Study Emphasized Government Club officers count bal- lots for the student government elec- tions. They are, left to right, Dan Odom, treasurer; Linda Jackson, chap- lain; Maywood Lawrence, parliamen- tarian; Mrs. Hogan, advisor; Sandy LaMontagne, secretary; Mike Slack, vice-president; and Charles Barker, president. One of the most active clubs on the campus, the Government Club promoted many activities. For the benefit of all other clubs, at the be- ginning of the year the club held a parliamentary procedure workshop. Judge John Peeples conduct- ed the meetings. Major Waters, civil defense ex- pert, spoke in chapel on civil defense proced- ures. In April, the club held student elections for various city offices. Highlight of the Government Club activities was attendance of a mock murder trial conducted by the Valdosta Bar Association. Members of the Government Club are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Tichelar, Starr Howell, Beverly Gleason, Teresa Mmchew, Beverly Gunter, Charles Barker, Mrs. Hogan, sponsor, Mike Slack, Patsy Garvin, Dan Odom, Maywood Lawrence and Joe Vallotton. 106 Hi-Y’s Study Ethics, Morals Ethics and morals became real forces in the lives of the boys who put into practice the things they learned. In the fall they prepared Hallow- een masks and candy for the chil- dren in the pediatric ward at Pine- view General Hospital. Again, at Christmas, they helped brighten the season for the sick children. Members went from house to house to collect money for UNICEF. By sponsoring a parking lot at foot- ball games, the club was able to raise $55.00 for the World Service Pledge. Services rendered to the school included cleaning the campus and sponsoring a chapel program at which time Reverend Joe D. Gray, minister of the Church of Christ, spoke vividly of his experiences in New Zealand. Member of the Hi-Y ore, LEFT, fop to bottom: Joe Vollotton, Wolter Clory, lyn McIntosh. Randy Smith, John Herrington, Butch Burgsteiner, Joe Owen . MIDDLE, top to bottom: Butch Wiggins, Fronkie Coon, lorry Adorns, Moywood Lawrence, Eddie Bentley. RIGHT, fop to bottom: Raleigh Elliott, Horn Beddmgfield; Joey Davis, Johnny Belcher, Bill Porramore, John Coleman, Hiram Wilkinjon. The Hi-Y officers are Eddie Bentley, president; Larry Adams, treasurer; Butch Wiggins, secretary; and Frankie Coan, chaplain (not pic- tured). 107 Members of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y are, left to right, FIRST ROW: Sheila McCoy. Sandra Kessler, Mory Sessions, Sandy Stewart, Margaret Ann Smith, Danice Odom, Bunny Bridges. Vanne Coleman, Brenda Underwood, Beverly Gunter. SECOND ROW: Carol Harris, Beverly Gleason, Cathy Woodword, Starr Howell, Sandy LaMontagne, Brenda Honkinson. Judy lowson, Koren Nicholson. Maxine Wilson, Kofhy Hanson. THIRD ROW: Solly McIntyre. Ellen Adoir, Nancy Smith, lindo Jackson. Earle Mathis. Cynthio Newham, Sandra Anderson, Jon Shelton, Mrs. Register, sponsor. FOURTH ROW: Marilyn Harris, Jane Crabtree, Susan May, Judy Bobcock, Ruth Ann Roddey, Dorlene Smith, Susan Rodgers, Eloine Parrish. Tri-Hi-Y Clubs Blend ldealsf Action Gamma Tri-Hi-Y officers, Sandy Stewart, chaplain; Sandra Kessler, vice-president; Danice Odom, president; Mary Sessions, secretary; Margaret Ann Smith, treasurer; and Sheila McCoy, community projects chairman, draw up plans for the bill which they presented at the YMCA Youth Assembly. Cathy Woodward, Kay Koch, Jane Mixer, Ben ita Thomas, and Lyndal DeLoach work on the Member of the Befo Tri-Hi-Y ore, left to right, FIRST ROW: Shannon Noble , Lynn Smith, Leslie Ann Rykord, Phyllis Giles, Jone Mixer, Koy Koch, Becky Wotson, Fron Woodword, Brenda Bailey, Mary Ann Morganthaler. Mr . Hickox, advisor. SECOND ROW: Sandra Overby, Linda Peeples, Betty Jean Beck, Sharon Lincoln, Linda McLaurin, Donna Goldstein, Donna Blanton, Jeon Webb. THIRD ROW: Josephine Pendleton, Benito Thomas, Lee Lonsdale, Suson Southwell, Linda Lostinger, Nancy Scruggs, Mardi Barnes, Teresa Rodgers, Ginny Griffin. FOURTH ROW: Judy Sounders, Sandy Pratt, Jean Lanz. Kathy Wisenbaker, Sally Shingler. Sandy Bishop. Becky Giddens, Ginger Schroer, Denise Cross, Joy Smith. FIFTH ROW: Ann Flythe, Sara Ann Rigsby, Lynn Shelton, Betty Potts, Dionn Bazemore, Janet Odom. Malinda Thompson, Paula Greer, Lynn Blanton, Julie Groover. SIXTH ROW: Sue Davis, Jennifer Schroer, Nancy Tolton, Linda Meyer, Jo Ann Beck, Helen Lawson, Nancy Wilson. homecoming float for the Tri-Hi-Y Clubs. To create, maintain, and extend high stands of Christianity is the pur- pose of the Gamma and Beta Tri-Hi-Y Clubs. At the Youth Assembly in Atlanta, the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y bill to promote hunting safety was passed. Both groups. Gamma Tri-Hi-Y made up of junior and senior girls and the Beta Tri-Hi-Y composed of freshman and sophomore girls, participated in projects such as sending toys to Gracewood, collecting money for UNICEF, and taking Thanksgiving baskets to needy families. Officers Kay Koch, vice-president; Fran Woodward, president; Jane Mixer, treasurer; and Becky Watson, chaplain, prepare food to take to the old folks' home. Classical Club Attracts LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Ann Spurlock, Toni DiMascio, Judy Saunders, Linda Lovett, Sandy Stewart, Donna Miller, Mary Sessions, Gerald Joiner, Brenda Hankinson, Carol Tomlinson, Bunny Bridges, Buddy Walker. SECOND ROW: Julie Groover, Donna Goldstein, Joy Smith, Portia Thomas, Tommy Barr, Gene Odom, Ray Davidson, James Halter, Mark Bargeron, Larry Harrell, Randy Smith, Bobby Mullis. THIRD ROW: Nancy Sturm, Pat Murphy, Sandra Overby, Linda Peoples, Jennifer Schroer, Benita Thomas, Barbara Middle- brooks, Libby Tanner, David .Stewart, Henry Sherman, Joey Davis, Harris Beddingfield. FOURTH ROW: Douglas Samuels, Jim Vansant, Jo Ann Seago, Leslie Rykard, Susie James, Brenda Hatcher, Pam Sigl, Elaine Clements, Paula Greer, Sharon Calhoun. Latin Club officers are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandy Stewart, chaplain; Donna Miller, treasurer; Mary Sessions, vice-president; Mike Slack, president. Mrs. Vera Brown, seated, and Mrs. McClure, club sponsors, admire a bulletin board prepared by members of the club. Large Membership LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Mike Slack, Kent Edwards, Mike Luke, Frank Crane, Bob Diehl, Nancy Wilson, Linda McLaurin, Helen Lawson, Denise Cross, Kathy Wisenbaker, Sara Ann Rigsby, Peggy Masterson. SECOND ROW: Joe Owens, Stephen Coleman, Chip Story, Johnny Dean, Penn Wells, Mac McVey, Kay Koch, Betty Potts, Sally Shingler, Sandy Bishop, Becky Giddens, Ann Flythe. THIRD ROW: Walter Clary, With over one hundred members, the Latin Club was an outstanding VHS club. Its large membership disproved the belief that interest in classical languages is declining. Bob Stephenson, Riley Howard, Mardi Barnes, Ginger Schroer, Nancy Scruggs, Brenda Bailey, Linda Lastinger, Sharon Lincoln, David Brandon, Walt Dowling. FOURTH ROW: Cornelia Cauthon, Tony Lewis, Sharon Thompson, Lee Langdale, Sue Davis, Kathleen Ireland, Steve Minnick, Harry Austin, Gregory Wolinski, Norman Sainz, Teresa Rodgers. At regular meetings the club studied topics related to their classroom work in Latin. Members prepared a Christmas basket for a needy family and held several parties. Becky Giddens, Sharon Lincoln, Denise Cross, and Linda Barr gather Christmas gifts for an underprivileged family. LEFT ARM, left to right, top to bottom: Billy Bray, Robert Strom, Bruce Buie, Hank Lee, Joe Crane, Robert Goff, David Henry, Jimmy Buck- ner, Wally Colson, Niel Bell, Sirois Barker, Ronny Cannon, Dick Bender, Henry Harnage, Walter Zant, Bill Myddelton, Danny Hendley. CENTER SECTION, back row: Charles Oliver, Bill Holt, Christie Patterson. Front row: Billy Schroer, Giles Smith, Stanley Reaves. RIGHT ARM, bottom to top: Robert De- Loach, Ashley Paulk, David Luke, Rick Thomas, Jimmy Robinson, Mark Holloway, Butch Wiggins, Eddie Bentley, Jimmy Rigsby, Tommy Davenport, Wayne Pearson, Wynn Miller, Frank Haddock, Bobby Moore, Tommy Dove, Terry Godwin, Jack Martin, Billy Joseph, Jay Perryman. Unique among the clubs at VHS, the V Club, being only an honorary group, participates in no activities and holds no meet- ings. To become a member of the V Club, a boy must earn a varsity letter in football, basket- ball, baseball, track, golf, or ten- nis. Evidence of the club's ex- istence is made apparent by the number of VHS boys who wear varsity letters. Representing sports which offer varsity letters are Butch Wiggins, tennis; Billy Schroer, base- ball; Rusty Clark, golf; Giles Smith, football; and Rick Thomas, basketball. 112 Sports Council Stresses Physical Fitness Physical fitness for every girl was the goal of the Intramural Sports Council. To achieve this goal, coun- cil members adopted as their slo- gan President Kennedy's Operation Fitness USA. They set an example for the oth- er P.E. girls in taking the series of tests to determine physical fitness. Among the various club activities were a dance and tumbling show and a chapel program. Officers of the Girls' Intramural Sports are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Judy Lawson, president; Martha Kay Schroer, vice-president; Sandy LaMontagne, secretary; Linda Meyer, treasurer. Members of the Girls' Intramural Sports are, left to right, FIRST ROW: Sandy LaMontagne, Martha Kay Schroer, Judy Lawson, Mrs. Johnson, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Brooks Toland, Linda Blase, LaVonne Harris, Joy Smith, Beverly Boswell, Joan Futrell, Kaye Willaford, Carol Hasty, Martha Merrill. THIRD ROW: Peggy Masterson, Penny Nichols, Dana Bloodworth, Risa Levine, Helen Lawson, Linda McLaurin, Toni DiMascio, Susan LaMontagne, Jan Shelton, Beverly Gunter, Toni Lewis, Maxine Wilson. Composed of girls who have earned letters in tennis, the Rac- quet Club boosted interest in the tennis team of VHS. Among their main projects this year were participating in Play Day at FSU and sponsoring a Christmas party to promote freshman interest in their favorite sport. Racquet Club officers discuss an upcoming match with Mrs. Johnson. LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Simon, vice-president; Sandy LaMontagne, secretary; Mrs. Herman Johnson, advisor; Maxine Wilson, president; Toni DiMascio, treasurer. Racquet Club Creates Tennis Interest 114 Members of the Racquet Club are, TOP, left to right: Maxine Wilson, Nancy Si- mon, Katherine Dennis, Joy Smith, Toni DiMascio. TOP TO BOTTOM: Judy Lawson, Linda Blase, Susan LaMon- tagne, Sandy LaMontagne. Students Assist Librarians Carolyn Stallings and Wanda Ganas carry out their duties as library assistants by carrying books back to the shelves. Capable students, chosen by Mrs. Bryan Mathis, li- brarian, spend one period each day in the Ruby Mc- Kinney Memorial Library. These students help with such jobs as checking out books, collecting fines, repairing books and magazines. and keeping library records. Not only do the boys and girls render valuable serv- ice to the school, but they also acquire a broader knowledge of books and their classifications. Library assistants are, FIRST ROW: Mrs. Mathis, librarian, Toni Siegrist, James Lineberger, Edward Scriven, Gail Lashley, Judy Briggum, Nancy Judy Babcock, Genie Rogero, Mrs. Harrison, librarian. SECOND ROW: Gambill, Lauriece Chitwood, Annette Kelley, Wanda Ganas. Key Club Studies Civic Duties Key Club members, under the auspi- ces of the Valdosta Kiwanis Club, held early morning sessions to study the or- ganization and ideals of civic groups. And to gain first hand information, ev- ery Friday, two boys attended the Ki- wanis luncheon meeting. During Homecoming Week, members raised money for the club float in a unique way. An old car was placed on the back campus, and for a small fee any one who wished could try to smash it. STRAIGHT LINE. TOP TO BOTTOM. Left to right: Joe Vollotton, May- wood Lawrence. Bill Costleberry. Mark Holloway, Botch W.ggins, Bruce Buie, Fronkie Coon, Gerald Joiner, Harry Dovis, Charles Guess, Tommy Davenport, David Luke, Buck Poulsen, Charles Oliver, Greg Jones, Steve Dasher, Niel Bell, Bradley Courtenoy. Right to center: Coach Roland, advisor, Christie Patterson, Ashley Paulk, Giles Smith, Bobby Steele, Bill Holt, Larry Adams, Honk Lee, Roger Milom, Danny Hendley, Foy Norwood. Center to right: Jimmy Robinson, Billy Schroer, Rick Thomos, Wally Colson, Billy Holtzclow, Bill Myddelton. Officers of the Key Club are Rick Thomas, secretary; Giles Smith, vice-president; Barbara Talley, sweet heart; and Christie Patterson, pres- ident. Not pictured: Ashley Paulk, treasurer. 116 Members of the French Club are, left to right, FRONT ROW: Carol Tumlinson, Sheila McCoy, Lyn May, Suzie Stark, Jeanie Scala, James Lineberger, Richard Pelfrey, Buddy Kilpatrick, Ruth Ann Seyfried. SECOND ROW: Shirley Stump, Toni Siegrist, Sandra Anderson, Elaine Parrish, Ann Spurlock, Molly Huckaby, Nancy Simon, Gail Lashley, Janet Odom. THIRD ROW: Jean Lang, Suzanne Evans, libba Winston, Diane Quattlebaum, Tommy Davenport, Mrs. Dorothy Connell, Jean Anderson, Cheryl Pelfrey, Val Weeks, Carolyn Wilburn, Risa Levine. Joie de Vivre Characterizes Club Regular meetings of the French Club gave mem- bers an opportunity to practice conversational French and display joie de vivre, joy in living. Highlighting their school activities was a chapel program take-off on Little Red Riding Hood. Visiting the language lab at VSC provided the members with information about French courses at college. French Club officers are, left to right: Libba Winston, chaplain; Toni Siegrist, secretary; James Lineberger, president; Ann Bennett, vice-president; Diane Quattlebaum, treasurer. 117 Before school opened, the cheerleaders for 1962- 1963 took time out from practice to pose. Dual Role Filled by Cheerleaders On the slender shoulders of the eight junior and senior girls serving as cheerleaders rested a twofold re- sponsibility. Cheering at every foot- ball and basketball game, leading parades, decorating goalposts, sell- ing spirit ribbons, teaching yells to the students at pep rallies—these were their more obvious duties. But the cheerleaders also acted on behalf of all the students as school hostesses. They welcomed visiting cheerleaders and upheld standards of friendliness and sports- manship. a They are, top to bottom, LEFT: Starr Howell, Sara Smith, and Bonnie Gerlock. RIGHT: Lucille Dawson, Betty McClenny, and Cheryl Pelfry. Left, Andy Shenton, captain, gets ready to shinny up a goal- post. Above, Pam Bazemore served as mascot for the group. Bonnie Gerlock, Sara Smith, Starr Howell, and Diane Quattlebaum help lead the Homecoming parade. 118 Pep Club Lends Enthusiastic Support Ninety vivacious girls boosted spirit at VHS this year by joining the Pep Club, a new club organized by the cheer- leaders. Their activities included selling spirit ribbons, en- tering a float in the homecoming parade, making posters for various activities and increasing overall enthusiasm. They were faithful in attendance at pep rallies and sup- ported the cheerleaders at football games. LEFT, Sandy Bishop sells a spirit ribbon to Betty Jean Nichols. Cheerleaders, Diane Quatfleboum, Cheryl Pelfrey, Soro Smith, Lou Dawson, Betty McClenny, Bonnie Gerlock, Starr Howell, and Andy Shenton, captain- club supervisors. Other members are, left to right, SECOND ROW: Lindo Beck. Cecelia Carswell, Mar.michel Tucker, Brenda Bailey, Mary Ann Mor- ganthaler, Sandy Bishop, Nancy Scruggs, Phyllis Giles, Trudy Hinshaw, Sandro Overby. Allen Donaldson. THIRD ROW: Sharon Bland, Ann Flythe, Teresa Rodgers, Danice Cross, Linda lostmger. Mary Ann Cousort. Ann Golden, Eloise Wilkinson, Betty Godwin, Jo Ann Beck. Valerie Weeks, Josephine Pendleton. FOURTH ROW: Ginny Griffin, Susan Hotch, Becky Giddens, Susan Southwell, Claudette Pearce. Joanne Seago. Carol Clary, Greto Wilkinson, Solly Hopkins, Kothleen Ireland, Cornelia Couthon. Mory Jo Sirmons, Lynn Shelton, Beverly Googe. FIFTH ROW: Helen Lawson, .indo McLourin, Le-gh Langdole, Ginger Schroer, Sara Ann Rigsby. Solly ihingler, Mard. Barnes. Sharon Lincoln, Betty Jean Nichols, Betty Potts. Cay Koch, Jane M.xer, Diane Bazemore, Kay Borker. SIXTH ROW: G.nny Vetheringtor., Georg.a Rey, Rita McDonald, Jean Portier. Lucretia Choney. .ndo Meyer Betty Boyette, Jennifer Schroer, Susan Stark. Ben.to Thomas, iarbaro M.ddlebrooks, Donna Blanton. SEVENTH ROW: Lucille McM-llan Ilaudio Herndon, Leslie Ann Rykord. Janice Luke. Renee Ch.sm, Jeon Webb. Galindo Thompson. Patsy Henry, Shirley Stump. Kitty Thrash,; [eresa Min- hew Beverly Gleason, Molly Huckaby, Cheryl Haddock. EIGHTH ROW Geraldine Gloss. Beverly Nelson, Lovonne Harris. Beverly Boswell. Jo imith. Sue Martin. Joan Futrelle. Linda Lovett. Lindo Beggs, Fran Wood- ford, L nda Peeples. Betty Jeon Beck, Denise Jordon. 119 SANDSPUR Gives Total Sally McIntyre, editor, and Eulouise Hamill, assistant ed- itor, examine pages before placing them in the dummy. Below, Larry Adams, art editor, crops a picture for the sports section. Andy Shenton and Jane Crabtree, club editors, look through old annuals to get ideas for their layouts. 120 Mrs. Wolinski checks Danice Odom's pages for the faculty section. Left, Charles Barker and Billy Schroer, sports editors, write copy and crop basketball pictures. View of VH5 I To present a pictorial record that would be meaningful to all VHS students, the SANDSPUR staff centered the 1962-1963 yearbook around the school as a whole. Academic life, faculty, events, sports, clubs, and classes were faithfully reported. Beginning with a record sale of subscriptions, the staff spent a year of hard work in selling ads, taking pictures, writing copy and drawing lay- outs. And when the last page was in the dummy, they closed the book with a sense of accomplish- ment and anticipation. Linda Jackson, junior class editor; Ellen Adair, senior class editor; Marilyn Harris, sophomore class editor; and Cathy Johansen, freshman class editor, work together to meet their deadline. Susan Rodgers and Bill Holt, business managers, carefully count money from SANDSPUR sales before putting it in the safe. Pictured above are Mrs. Henry Forrest and Mrs. Jim Hunt, who daily supervised preparations and serving of hundreds of lunches. Not pictured: Mrs. Belle Findley. Lunchroom and Custodial Members of lunchroom staff are: Left to right, BACK ROW: Dorothy Clark, Evelyn Hunter, Christine Walker, Luwena Thompson, Louise Moorhead. FRONT ROW: Frank Evans, Dorothy Forrester, Euli Belle Williams, Gertrude Richardson, Connie Orr. 122 Staffs Aid School While teachers and pupils studied in the classrooms, custodial and lunchroom staffs worked to keep the school clean and comfortable and to provide a noon meal. Each day the students eagerly antic- ipated the familiar words, Let's go to lunch. Lunch period provided food, pre- pared by Mrs. Jim Hunt and her work- ers, and a chance to relax after a busy morning. An annual event is Bethay's singing Swing Low Sweet Chariot in the Christmas chapel program. 123 Graduation Is Coveted Goal of Four Classes Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors— each class builds toward graduation on the work of the class before. Fresh- men look forward to being soph- mores, sophomores to being jun- iors, juniors to being seniors, and seniors to graduating. While there is competition among classes in school events, they coop- erate daily for the good of the school. Seniors Lead School Classes In September the seniors realized with awe that they were looked up to by all the under- classmen. They found that they were expected to set an example for hard work. They served as leading club officers and captains in sports. They worked on the paper and annual staffs, and—they worked hard on such subjects as senior English and chemistry. Planning ahead for the senior banquet, jun- ior-senior, graduation, and other activities, the seniors decided to raise money with projects such as selling Christmas corsages and school pins, having a senior bank in each senior home- room, having a dance, and presenting a play. Throughout the year the main thought of each senior was for the future. For some it was the thought of marriage; others thought of col- lege and a career. Anticipation mingled with a quiet sadness marked the feelings of the seniors as each one looked forward to new experiences in colleges and careers. They realized the sad- ness of the many partings which were to take place. Leading the senior class were the following: Charles Barker, President; Beverly Gunter, Vice- President; Mark Holloway, Secretary; and Lu- cille Dawson, Treasurer. Senior class officers Mark Holloway, Charles Barker, and Beverly Gunter put money into a senior bank held by Lucille Dawson. 126 Ten Senior Superlatives . . . By secret ballot the faculty members singled out the boys and girls to receive the coveted superlative positions. Senior superlatives for 1963 represented, in their major interests, every phase of school life. A star football player, a tennis captain, ed- itors of the yearbook and newspaper, a student council president, class officers, club presidents, star basketball players and scholarship winners were among those selected on the basis of leadership, personality, and scholarship. This year the superlatives were pictured in some locale suggesting one of the important achievements of each. EULOUISE HAMILL—associate editor of the SANDSPUR and a four-year mem- ber of the basketball team and Beta Club. SANDRA KESSLER-as- sociate editor of the OUTLOOK. CHARLES BARKER-sen- ior class president and president of the Science and Government Clubs. 127 Selected by Faculty JAN SHELTON—news editor of the OUT- LOOK and National Merit Finalist. SALLY MclNTYRE—editor of the SANDSPUR and 1963 Star Student. DARLENE SMITH-editor of the OUTLOOK and winner of the D.A.R. Citizenship Award. BEVERLY GUNTER - Student Council President, 1962 Home- coming Queen, and winner of the Elk's Leadership Contest. SUSAN RODGERS—business manager of the SAND- SPUR, co-captain of the basketball team, and pres- ident of the Beta Club. BRADLEY COURTENAY-Mr. Spirit of V.H.S. and sports co-editor of the OUTLOOK. Seniors Are Admired by ELLEN ADAIR—Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 2, Youth Assembly Delegate 2; Beta Club 2, 3, A, Chaplain 3; Library Staff 3; Office Staff 4; SANDSPUR 4. LARRY ADAMS-Key Club 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, A, Publicity 1, Treasurer 4; Choraliers 1, 2, 2, A, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Pres- ident 4; All State Chorus 3, 4; SAND- SPUR 4. DONALD ALLEN-Band 1, 2, 3, A, Vice- President 3, President 4; All State Band 3 4; Beta Club 2; Camera Club 3 A, President 4. JUDY BABCOCK-Beta Club 2, 3, A, Chaplain 4; OUTLOOK, Reporter 3, Feature Editor 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Library Staff 3, 4; Seventeen Club 2. LOUISE BAILEY—DE 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3. MERLE BARBER—DCT Club 3; DE Club 4. CHARLES BARKER-Camera Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 1, President 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 1, 2; Government Club 3, 4, President 4; Class Officer, Treasurer 3, President 4. SIROIS BARKER—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHNNY BELCHER—Entered from Bolles Academy 4; Gleo Club 1, 2, 3; Swim- ming Team 1, 2; Debating Team 2, 3; Hi-Y 4. NIEL BELL—Entered from Glynn Acad- emy 4; Choraliers 4; Football 4, Key Club 4. RICHARD BENDER—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2; V Club 3, 4; Key Club 4; French Club 2, 3. EDDIE BENTLEY—Baseball 2, 3, 4; V Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 4, President 4. Underclassmen SHARON BISHOP-Government Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Latin Club 3; Seventeen Club Council 3; Pep Club 4; Top Ten Beauty Contest 3. BOBBIE ELLEN BLANCHARD-Dramatic Club 1; Sports Council 3, Treasurer 3; FBLA 3, Reporter 3; DE Club 4, Parlia- mentarian 4. JUDY BLANTON-Spanish Club 3; FBLA 4. JAMES BOLEN-Spanish Club 3, Treas- urer 3. BUTCH BOSWELL-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Camera Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4. NANCY BRASS—Tennis Team 1; FHA 2; DCT 3, 4, Secretary 4. JACK BRIDGES-Entered from Unadilla, Georgia 4; Beta Club 2; Class Officer, Secretary 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Camera Club 4. CORLEY BROWN DALE BROWNING-Transferred from Lanier County High School 3; FTA 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, Reporter 2; Cheerleader 2; Band 3, 4, Secretary 4; Pep Band 4; Scholastic Sweater 4. ANN BURGESS-Seventeen Club 2, 3; DE Club 3, 4; Office Staff 4. ROY CANNON-Junior Varsity Football 1; Football 2; Track 1; FBLA 4, Cam- paign Manager 4. ANN CARROLL—Glee Club 3, 4, Pres- ident 4; Student Council 4; Office Staff 4. LAURIECE CHITWOOD-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Library Staff 2, 3. RUSTY CLARK—Junior Varsity Football 1, 2; Hi-Y 3; Golf Team 3, 4. ALVIN CLARKSTON-DE Club 4. WARREN CLAYTON-DE Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4, President of Georgia DECA 4. VANNE COLEMAN-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, School Projects Chairman 4; Who's Who, Wittiest 1, 2, 3. WALLY COLSON—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, All-Region 3, 4, All-State 4, Albany All- Opponent Team 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Key Club 3, 4. MAUREEN CONLON-French Club 1, 2; Pep Club 4. RAY COPELAND—DCT Club 4. BRADLEY COURTENAY-Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 4; OUT- LOOK, Sports Editor 4. JANE CRABTREE-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Seventeen Club 2; SANDSPUR, Club Co- Editor 4. Sandra Kessler and Danice Odom take a last desperate look at the classic comic book A Tale of Two Cities before taking that dreaded test. Seniors Sponsor Class Projects LARRY DANIELS—DCT 3; DE 4. STEVE DASHER-Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; Beta Club 4; Scholar- ship Sweater 4; Track 3, 4. CATHERINE DAUGHARTY-Tr-iHi-Y 2; Seventeen Club 3; Sports Council 3, 4; OUTLOOK 3. GINNY DAVIS—FTA 2; Library Staff 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, Flag Corps 4. HARRY DAVIS-Band 2, 3, 4, Drum Major 3, 4; Key Club 4; Beta Club 4. LUCILLE DAWSON—Class Officer, Vice- President 1, Treasurer 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Seventeen Club, Council 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, 4, All-State 3, Honorable Mention 4, Most Valuable Player 4; Cheerleader 3, 4. JIMMY DECESARE—Football 2, 3; V Club 2, 3. BILLY DENNIS SAAAMY DUTTON-Hi-Y 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Choraliers 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4. DALE EVANS—Transferred from Madrid, Spain 3; Swimming 2; Baseball 1. GERARD FINCH—DCT 3, 4. MIKE FLETCHER-Tennis 1, 2, 3; V Club 3, 4. Seniors Present Senior Play HENRY FORREST-Hi-Y 2; DCT 4. JOAN FUTRELL—Tennis Team 1; Sports Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Seventeen Club 3. GAIL GEER-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres- ident 1; Basketball 1; Seventeen Club 2; OUTLOOK 4. BILLY GOLDEN-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; DE 4. BETTY GRAUL—Transferred from Cali- fornia 2; Flag Corps 4; Seventeen Club 3. DONNIE GRAY—DCT 3, 4. DONNA GREER—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4. GAIL GRIFFIN—DE 3, 4, Historian 4. LARRY GROOMS-DE 3, 4. BEVERLY GUNTER-Student Council 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Elks Leadership Award 3, 4, 3rd Place 3, 1st Place 4; Class Officer, Vice-President 3, 4; Representative to Girls' State 3; Homecoming Queen 4. BENNY HAGAN—Science Club 2, Pres- ident 2; Band 2, 3; DE 4. BO HALL—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, All- Region Honorable Mention 4, Most Improved Lineman 4, Tom Hardee Award 4; Hi-Y 3. 134 EULOUISE HAMILL—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Soil Conservation Essay Winner 4; SANDSPUR, Assistant Editor 4. LYNDA FAYE HANCOCK-DE 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Who's Who, Best Sport 3; FBLA 4, Vice-President 4. MARILYN HARRIS—Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Seventeen Club 2; Li- brary Staff 3; SANDSPUR 4. LARRY HART DANNY HENDLEY—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID HENRY-Junior Varsity Football 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. GARY HESS—DCT 3; DE 4. SUSAN HOEFT-Beta Club 4; Band 4. MARK HOLLOWAY-Student Council 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 2, 3, 4; Representative of Homecoming Court 1, 2, 3, Homecom- ing King 4; Class Officer, President 2, 3, Secretary 4. BILL HOLT—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor- able Mention All-State 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Treas- urer 3; Student Council 4; SANDSPUR, Assistant Business Manager 4. Mark Holloway shows surprise at the result of his chemistry experiment. 135 BILLY HOLTZCLAW—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4; DE 4, Sergeant at Arms 4. PAT HUFF—Dramatic Club 1; Sports Council 3; FBLA 3; DE Club 4, Sweet heart 4. While eating lunch, Ashley Paulk looks thoughtful—but what about? MARY ANN HUTCHENS-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, Secretary 2; Glee Club 2, 3. LINDA JACKSON-SANDSPUR 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Government Club 4, Chap- lain 4; FBLA 3, Secretary 4; Seventeen Club 2. CATHY JOHANSEN-Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; FTA 2, 3, 4, President 4; FBLA 3; SANDSPUR 4; Soil Conservation Essay 3; FHA 1. MARSHA JOLLEY-Tri-Hi-Y 1; Glee Club 2, 3. MARIE JOYCE—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ANNETTE KELLEY—Racquet Club 1; FHA 1; Glee Club 3, 4, Music Fes- tival 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Library Staff 4; Pep Club 4. Seniors Put Aside Horseplay, Think Seriously of Future WALKER KENDRICK SANDRA KESSLER-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Beta Club 2; Sev- enteen Club Council 3; OUTLOOK 3, 4, Associate Editor 4. DIANNE KNIGHT—Glee Club 3; FBLA 3; DE 4. SANDY LAMONTAGNE-Tennis Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Racquette Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Beta Cub 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; OUTLOOK, Feature Editor 4. HAROLD LANDEY—FBLA 4. MAYWOOD LAWRENCE—Transferred from Augusta, Ga. 2; Beta Club 4; OUT- LOOK, Managing Editor 4; Government Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Key Club 3, 4; Student Mayor 4. GARY LEHAAAN—Transferred from Wa- co, Texas 4; Chorus 1; Auto Mechanics 3; Government Representative 3; Span- ish Club 4. BILLY LINDSTROM—Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 4; Hi-Y 1, 4, President 4. DAVID LUKE—Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer, President 1, Treasurer 2. DELL MAINE—FHA 1, 2; FBLA 4; French Club 3; DE 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Festival 2, 3; Pep Club 4. CHERYL MARLOWE-Transferred from Oregon 3. ROGER MARTIN—Band 1, 2, 3, 4, All- State Band 1, 2, 3, Epworth-by-the-Sea Band Clinic 3, Spirit Manager 4. Hard Subjects Sammy Dutton helps Lauriece Chitwood with a difficult trig problem. SUE MARTIN—Basketball 1, 2; Pep Club 4; Sports Council 4. BILL MATHIS—Science Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Section Lead- er 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Dance Band 4. RUSSELL MARTIN—Basketball 1, 2, 3; OUTLOOK, Sports Ed- itor 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3; Scholastic Sweater 4. SUSAN MAY-Tri Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Sweater 4; OUTLOOK, Copy Reader 4. CAROLYN MAYER—Glee Club 2; DCT 3, 4, Outstanding Student of the Year 3, President 4. GAIL McBRIDE—Sports Council 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, Historian and Degrees Of- ficer 1, 2; DCT 3, 4, Historian 4, Out- standing Student of the Year 4. CARMEN McCALMAN-OUTLOOK, Re- porter 3. BETH McCRARY—Glee Club 2; Seven- teen Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. JOE McDONALD—Entered from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 3; Soccer 1; Wres- tling 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2. 138 Require Constant Study SALLY McINTYRE—Junior Varsity Ten- nis Team 1, 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Star Student 4; SANDSPUR, Editor 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. LILLIAN McKINNON—DE Club 3, 4. MILLIE McLANE—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Tri- Hi-Y 3. ARTHUR McMILLAN—Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 1; OUTLOOK 4. SUSAN MILES—Transferred from Texas 2; Band 1; Glee Club 3, 4; Seventeen Club 3; FHA 3. TERESA MINCHEW-Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Majorette 1, 2, 3, Captain 4, Featured Twirler 4; All-State Major- ette 3; 3rd Place Talent Show 1; Sev- enteen Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Beta Club 4; Office Staff 3, 4. DAN MOBLEY-Hi-Y 1, 4; Spanish Club 4. JUDY MOCK—FHA 1, 2; Racquette Club 1; DE 4. EDWARD MOORE—Transferred from Bradenton, Fla. 3; Baseball 1; Latin Club 2; Camera Club 4. SHERMAN MOORE—DCT 3, 4. BILL MYDDELTON—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State 3, All-Southern 4, All-Amer- ican 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 1; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer, Secretary 1; Choraliers 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JOEL NEAL-Camera Club 2, 3; DE Club 4; FBLA 4, Treasurer 4. 139 College Catalogs Interest Many DEE NICKELS—Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club; Spanish Club 1, Secretary 1. BENNY NOLAN—Football 1, 2; DCT 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; FBLA 4. BETH ODOM-FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Publicity Chairman 4; DE 4; Winner of Betty Crocker Homemaking Award 4. DAN ODOM—Government Club 3, 4, Chaplain 3, Treasurer 4. DANICE ODOM-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; SANDSPUR 4; Beta Club 2; Scholarship Sweater 4; Junior Varsity Tennis Team 1, 2. CHARLES OLIVER—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 2, 4. BILL PARRAMORE-Science Club 1; Hi- Y 2, 2, 4; Government Club 4. CHRISTIE PATTERSON-Hi-Y 1, Secre- tary 1 Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 2, 4, President 4. AMELIA PAULK—Transferred from At- kinson County High School 3; FBLA 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. WAYNE PEARSON—Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. CHERYL PELFREY-Cheerleader 3, 4; Beauty Contest Top Ten 4; French Club 4; Office Staff 3, 4; Who's Who 1, 2, 3. MARIE PHILLIPS—DE Club. 140 Seniors Toni Siegrist and Billy Dennis look over catalogs from various colleges. BARBARA PIKE—DE Club 3. 4. FAYE PITTS JEAN PORTIER—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, 3, 4, Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4; Pep Club. GAIL PRYSI—Sports Club 1; Sports Council 2, 3; Pep Club 4. DIANE QUATTLEBAUM - Transferred from Atlanta 2; FrenchjClub 3, 4, Treas- urer 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, All-State 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Miss VHS 3. JOY RATIGAN—FHA 1, 2, 3, Chairman of Degrees 1, Projects Chairman 2, Out- standing Home Ec Student 2; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Band 1, 4, Flag Corps 4; DE Club 3, 4, Sweetheart 3, 4, Ga. DECA His- torian 3, 4, DE Student of the Year 4, Job Interview Finalist 4. MEROL RAY-DCT 4. RAYMONDA RAY—Transferred from Tampa, Florida, 2. STANLEY REAVES—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. AL REHBERG—Tennis 1, 3; DE 4; V Club 1, 3. GEORGIA REV—Transferred from Cof- fee County 4; Glee Club 4; PBLA 4. JIMMY ROBINSON—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH ANN RODDEY-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Seventeen Club 3; Miss VHS 4. SUSAN RODGERS—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Honorable Mention All- State 4, Most Improved Player 3; Sportsmanship Award 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; SANDSPUR, Business Manager 4; Tri- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, Commu- nity Projects Chairman 2, Chaplain 3. GENIE ROGERO—Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Seventeen Club 2; Talent Show 3rd place 3; Beauty Contest 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4. KENNY RUFFER-V Club 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Football 1, 2, 3. BILLY SCHROER—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, All-American 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; SANDSPUR, Sports Editor 4. MARTHA KAY SCHROER—FHA 4; Sports Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4. RUTH ANN SEYFRIED-Transferred from Indianapolis, Indiana, 3; Cheerleader 2; Glee Club 3; French Club 4; Miss Flame 4; Pep Club 4. GORDON SHAW—Glee Club, Ac- companist 2, 3, 4; Choraliers, Ac- companist 2, 3, 4. ■ Caps and Gowns Symbolize Coveted Goal — Graduation JAN SHELTON-Tennis 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Sports Council 2, 3, 4, President 3; OUTLOOK 4. ANDY SHENTON—Basketball 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Court 1; SANDSPUR, Clubs Editor 4; Cheerleader 3,- 4, Cap- tain 4; First Runner Up, Beauty Con- test 4. FAYE SHIVER—Transferred from Doug- las 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, School Projects Chairman 1, 2; Glee Club 4. TONI SIEGRIST—FHA 1, 2, Parlia- mentarian 1, 2; FTA 1; French Club 3, 4, Historian 3, Secretary 4; Office Staff 3, 4; Library Staff 4. BILLY SMITH—DE Club 3, 4. DARLENE SMITH-Class Officer, Sec- retary 1, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3; Homecoming Court 2, 3; Student Council 1, 3; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; OUTLOOK 3, 4, Editor 4. GILES SMITH—Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, All-American 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; V Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres- ident 4. GLORIA SMITH—Transferred from Selman, Alabama, 4. MARGARET ANN SMITH— Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Most Improved player 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Beta Club 2, 4; Choraliers 4; Homecoming Court 4. NANCY SMITH—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 4. ack Bridges, and Bill Mathis, try on caps and gowns. LINDA STARLING—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA TALLEY-Tri-Hi-Y 2; Office Staff 3, 4; Lab Assistant 3, 4; Top Ten Beauty Contest 3, 4; Key Club Sweet- heart 4. TIM TART-DCT 4, Vice-President 4. BRINSON TAYLOR—Junior Varsity Foot- ball 2; Spanish Club 4. RICK THOMAS—Football 1, 2, 3, 4. All-Stare 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, A, Chap- lain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4. DAN THOMPSON—Entered from Fred- ricksbury, Virginia 4; Band 1, 2, 3, A, Pep Band A, Dance Band 3, 4; Junior Varsity Football 1, Football 2; track 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, A, Secretary- Treasurer 4; Judo Club 1, 2. KITTY THRASH-Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2. 3; Seven- teen Club 2, 3, Seventeen Council 3; Tennis 1, 2; Pep Club 4. BILL TICHELAAR—Hi-Y 4; Government Club 4. BRENDA UNDERWOOD-Band 1, 2, 3. A, Majorette 1, 2, 3, Featured Twirler A, Pep Club 4; FTA 3; Spanish Club 3, 4. JOE VALLOTTCN—Key Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Time Magazine Winner 2; DAR His- tory Award 3; Government Club 4. SANDRA WALIZER—FBLA 4; Library Staff 4. . Russell Martin and Maywood Lawrence find a secluded spot, the gym steps, for a last minute visit before the first bell. Seniors Form Lasting Friendships JOHN WALL BUTCH WIGGINS—Tennis Team 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Key Club 4; V Club 3, 4. KAYE WILLAFORD—Glee Club 2. 3; Sports Council 4. MILDRED WILLIAMS—Transferred from Hunting Beach, California 4; FHA 2, President 2; Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 3; DE 4. LINDSEY WISENBAKER—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Accompanist 2, 3, Librarian 2, Music Festival 1, 3 4; Choraliers 1; Who's Who 2, 3; Office Staff 4. WALTER ZANT—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; V Club 1, 2, 3 4; Track 1. JO ANN BENNETT-a three-year graduate-FBLA 2, 3, President; Glee Club 2; Beta Club 3; DE Club 3, Sweet- heart 3, Reporter 3. NOT PICTURED HERMAN BRASHER BILLY CAMPBELL RAY COATS NANCY COLLINS DOUGLAS DELOACH DALE GEER JAMES GRAHAM FREDANEL GUEST FRANK HADDOCK JOHN HALL . ALMEDA HENRY PAT HOLMES LAMAR JONES PERRY KNIGHT SHERLYN McKEE JO ANN MUNGER CHERYL PARRISH ASHLEY PAULK PAT PRINE DAVID TALTON BILL WARD BOBBY WELDON BOBBY YOUNG 145 Juniors Assume Important Roles Members of the junior class of 1962-63 welcomed new experiences and assumed new dignity. Many of them started driving to school. They served as active members of the Student Council and participated wholeheartedly in the Christmas projects. A highlight of the year was receiving class rings. Looking toward the future, juniors took college board exams. To make money for the Junior-Senior dance, they sponsored a beauty contest in February. Their final proj- ect was the highlight of the school social year—the Junior-Senior dance. The junior class was led by its elected officers: President, Bobby Steele; Vice- President, Ann Bennett; Secretary, Libba Winston; Treasurer, Sheila McCoy. Mrs. Betty Googe and Mr. Jack Wooten served as class sponsors. Sheila McCoy, Bobby Steele, Ann Bennett, and Libba Winston, junior class officers, decorate for the beauty contest. 146 Sandra Anderson Sharon Ashley Suzanne Ball Mike Bass Fred Baugh Gary Beck Sandra Belote Ann Bennett Dorothy Bland Richard Bland Danna Bloodworth Joe Brady Bunny Bridges Judy Briggum Ronnie Briones Marvin Broomberg Wade Buckholts Bruce Buie Mike Cain Lila Carlo Joy Catoe Gale Chadwick Lequitta Chaney Franky Coan 147 John Coleman Joan Connell Anita Courson Mary Ann Coutinho Frank Crane Bobby Dasher Tommy Davenport Peggy DeCesare Robert DeLoach Delores Dickerson Suzanne Evans Patsy Garvin 148 Ginna Drumheller Norma Flythe Bonnie Gerlock Kent Edwards Dana Frazier Beverly Gleason Tommy Ellis LaVonne Fulghum Betty Godwin Jim Eubanks Nancy Gambill Charles Guess Welcome New Experiences Gary Zeigler, Maxine Wilson, Frank Crane and Joan Kohler admire Mike Luke's new car. Alwyn Hamill Brenda Hankinson Kathy Hanson Henry Harnage Carol Harris Lavonne Harris Jane Hennly Patsy Henry Trudy Hinshaw Justine Holland 149 Starr Howell Molly Huckaby Randy Hunter Robert Hutton Mike Ireland Susie James Becky Johnson Darlene Johnson Lois Johnson Wilbur Johnson Gerald Joiner Greg Jones Juniors Struggle With Term Papers Charles Keene Andy Larsen 150 Sibbie Kirby Gail Lashley Joan Kohler Judy Lawson George Krug Hank Lee Marsha Lackey Janet Lehman Mike Slack and Molly Huckaby search for information for their term papers. Tommy Morgan Melvin Morin Robert Murphy Betty McClenny Sheila McCoy Lynn McIntosh Risa Levine Tony Lewis James Lineberger Evelyn Lofton Mike Luke Earle Mathis Lynne May Betty Middlebrooks Patsy Middlebrooks Roger Milam Donna Miller Ted Minnick Kenny McLeod Gloria McMichin Cynthia Newham Dean Nichols Penny Nichols Karen Nicholson Jimmy Norton Foy Norwood In the Spring They Play Elaine Parrish Margaret Patterson Buck Paulson Darrell Pearce Jay Perryman Anna Phillips Charles Phillips Mary Frank Powell Harriet Price Ray Price Lougene Prine Judy Prysi Don Reames Glenn Register Lewis Register Taking advantage of a spring day, Cynthia Newham, Billy Touchton, Brenda Hankinson, and Gerald Joiner enjoy swinging in the park across from the school. Laura Resch Edward Scrivin Mary Sessions Valerie Shepherd Nancy Simon Daniel Smith Linda Smith Sara Smith Barbara Southall Margaret Speed Jackie Spicer Mark Spieler 153 Will to Work Marks Class Susan Todd Billy Touchton Jimmy Tyson Mike Tyson Susan Wade Brooks Toland Carol Tomlinson Marilyn Walker John Warm Valerie Weeks 154 Ann Walker Diane Walker Glynda Wells Pat Whitten Emery Wilson Maxine Wilson Dian Wilhite John Wilhite Hiram Wilkinson Libba Winston MaryWolinski Barkley Woodward Cathy Woodward Jerrelou Wright Gary Zeigter Not Pictured: Charles Adkins Larry Blair Charlene Brady Bill Carswell Robert Carter Nancy Clark Diane Conner AlCoody Jimmy Cox Perry Dasher Donna Davis Robert Diehl Maxwell Drew Diane Dugger Roger Eason Patti Jo Futch Alan Graham Larry Green Brenda Hatcher Herbert Hiers Marie Hill Sherwin Horner Lewis Holtzendorff Louis Huff Lee Jennings Barbara Knoll Gene Lane Jim Lasseter Marion Luke Wesley Luke Mary Mason Ronnie Moon Sherry Moore Patricia Perry Marion Priest Bill Pruette Larry Scruggs Mike Slack Shirley Stump Paul Swinney Eugene Tucker Buddy Walker Kay Wesoloski Tommy Wilkes Tony Williams 155 Donna Miller collects absence slips. Sally Tillman, Brenda Hatcher, Ann Bennett, and Bunny Bridges sing their special rendition of Cruel War in the Beta Club Talent Review. Bo Hall, senior, and Sibbie Kirby, junior, pause for a short chat before school. Right, Sara Smith, junior, a VHS cheerlead- er, boosts school spirit at the bonfire and pep rally during Homecoming. Pride in individual classes went hand in hand with close interclass cooperation. Freshmen and sophomores helped at the Junior-Senior Dance. They eagerly supported the school teams and joined clubs. Juniors held important positions and, while looking for- ward to their senior year, enjoyed senior at- tentions. 156 Mardi Barnes, freshman, and Fran Woodward, sophomore, serve punch at the Junior- Senior Dance. Classes Maintain Harmony Unintentionally, the sophomores pictured above were placed in the freshman section. They are, left to right: Donny Tinsley, Vicki Ryan, Will Starling, Danny Tinsley, Freddy Kilgore, Mike Darnell, Bruce Stockman. 157 Sophomores Make Mark as Leaders Leaving behind their uncertain freshman status, mem- bers of the 1962-1963 sophomore class eagerly ac- cepted school responsibilities. Undaunted, they tackled such difficult subjects as Algebra II, college biology, Latin II, and world history. They held offices in various clubs; two of their repre- sentatives served as active members of the Student Council. Many sophomores who had high scholastic averages for the previous year joined the Beta Club. Demonstrating their class's school spirit, sophomore girls entered cheerleader tryouts. Kay Koch served as president of the class. Other of- ficers were Betty Potts, vice-president; Larry Harrel, sec- retary; and Phyllis Giles, treasurer. Like many of their predecessors, sophomores Larry Harrel, Phyllis Giles, Kay Koch, and Betty Potts find that Mile Branch is iust the place for collecting biology specimens. 158 Sandra Akins Virginia Anderson David Andrews Ed Arnold Page Ashcom Mark Bargeron Kay Barker Sammy Barker Tommy Barr Diane Bazemore JoAnn Beck Julia Becton Harris Beddingfield Linda Beggs Vicky Bennett Linda Blank Clyo Blanton Donna Blanton Lynn Blanton Linda Blase Betty Boyette Billy Bray Linda Briones Robert Bryan Jimmy Buckner Sue Bullock Barbara Burch Butch Burgsteiner Jeanie Byrd Bruce Carter Donald Carter Jimmy Carter o i f) v. T xk a Jv r 7� I iik Pam Carter Bill Castleberry Bobbie Catoe Lyn Caudle Bob Chapman Mike Childree Wayne Childree Ansel Clark Walter Clary Judy Cochran Marianne Cousart Kenny Crago Joe Crane Randy Crane Randy Crawford Difficult Subjects Challenge Sophomores Fay Crews Faye Cribb Danny Crosby Ronnie Daniels Jerry Dasher Ray Davidson Buck Davis Joey Davis Kay Davis Douglas DeLoach Lyndal DeLoach Katherine Dennis Toni DiMascio Tommy Dove Marie Doyle 160 Ansel Clark and Nancy Talton examine a print of a typical Paris scene as preparation for writing French Compositions. Judy Dye Mary Joyce Eanes Terry Echols Raleigh Elliot Davey Evans Gene Fender Ann Ferguson Jim Fielding Taffy Frazier Jack Fuller Darrell Gaskins Phyllis Giles Emil Girardin Terry Godwin Robert Goff Ann Golden Donna Goldstein Beverly Googe Cecelia Haddock Raymond Hall Sue Hallman James Halter Larry Harrell Doris Harrelson John Harrington Sophomores Eagerly Larry Harrington Van Hastings Carol Hasty Ronnie Hasty Jan Henderson Barry Henry Bill Henry Janice Herrington John Hiers Eddie Hoeft 162 Anticipate Junior Year Joey Johnson Larry Jones Billy Joseph Abe Kalil Carol Keen Edith Kendall Freddy Kilgore Marsha King Sue Kirby Robbie Knighton Kay Koch Pam LaHood Susan LaMontagne Jean Lanz John Lassiter Charles Lawrence Catherine Lazarus Leonard Lefiles Charles Leonard Judy Lewis Jane Lindauer Barbara Loeb Allen Longstreet Linda Lovette Vivian Lyles Janice McBride Barbara McDonald Rita McDonald Evon McLaurin Robert McLeod Mike McMillan Jackie Macchione Sheila Marsh Carolyn Marshall Susan Massey Sophomores Show Enthusiasm 164 Peggy Masterson Jack Martin Jessie Mayne Jerry Meadows Martha Merrill Linda Meyer Barbara Middlebrooks Wyn Miller Jane Mixer Junior Morgan Stuart Mullis Ty Murphy Beverly Nelson Marshall New Linda Newkam Patricia Nicholson Richard Nijem Shannon Nobles Gene Odom Ivey Plair, sophomore band member, perfects a difficult drum roll. Faye O'Quinn Joe Owens Becky Parker Ruth Patrick for Outside Activities Nicky Paulk Josephine Pendleton Maria Petrantis Debbie Phelps Gwen Phillips Tom Pierce Johnny Pitcock Ivey Plair Jo Ann Portier Betty Potts Joyce Powell Judy Powell Sandra Pratt Roger Rampley Barbara Reaves James Rich Dave Richards Jimmv Riqsby Phil Roberts •Patsy Rowe David Rykard Judy Saunders Jeanie Scala Jennifer Schroer Johnny Schmidt Terry Schulz Becky Scott John Robert Sessions Larry Sheffield Davy Shelton • Lynn Shelton Henry Sherman Carol Sherwood June Sikes Lorraine Silcox 165 New Privileges Reward Class Mary Jo Sirmans Tommy Slack Mary Lou Slover Bud Smith Joy Smith Randy Smith Danny Spader Larry Spell Alfred Spencer Larry Stalvey Terrie Ann Stansbury Susi Stark Ronnie Stephens Bob Stephenson Tommy Stevenson David Stewart Sue Strobo Ginger Swenson Nancy Talton Libby Tanner Kay Barker, Kay Koch, Jennifer Schroer, and Betty Potts, new sophomore cheerleaders, practice for the Has Been — Will Be football game. 166 Benita Thomas Sharon Thompson Lynn Tomlinson Gail Turner Billy Wallace Dale Wasmer Ken Webb Kenyon Wells Not Pictured: Janice Anderson Beverly Boswell Thomas Brooks Beverly Carter Edsel Copeland Alex Cousart Hillie Sue Davis Mike Darnell Carmen Ellington Don Fink Charles Frush Glynnis Garzillo Sandra Goans Irma Grace Norma Green Treina Hightower Sandra Hutchens Gregg Jordon Dianne Keith Pat Kirby Mary Mangum Doris McCollum Albert McLeod Bill Mizell Heywood Moore Wayne Morris Bruce Murphine Ben Nelson Bobby Nichols Marlin Noles Vickie Ryan Robert Sapp Kay Slater Sharon Stalvey William Starling Bruce Stockman David Stola Gene Strom Portia Thomas Sandra Thomas Donny Tinsley Shelby Tomlinson Faye Towns Ronnie Wayne Joan Weldon Bobby Willis Wayne Young Elmore Thrash Danny Tinsley Cathy Tuttle Owen Waldron Becky Watson Jerome Watson Ginny Wetherington Carolyn Wilburn Eloise Wilkinson Andy Willaford Robert Wilson Alex Wisenbaker Marvin Witcher Fran Woodward Jimmy Zager Alvin Zipperer 167 Freshmen Make Adjustments Adjustment to high school study habits was one of the biggest problems confronting the freshman class. They had to learn to dash from one end of the campus to an- other in four minutes while carrying loads of books and dodging older students who towered above them. But the freshmen entered into all phases of school life with enthusiasm. At Christmas they led the other classes in filling a barrel with food for the needy. Under the su- pervision of their class officers, Diane Jolley, Stan Chris- tian, Steve Coleman, and Sally Shingler, they tried to keep the front campus clean. Eddie Adams Larry Allen Jean Andrews David Andrews Virginia Arnold Andy Ashley Nancy Atkinson Harry Austin Brenda Bailey Ann Baker Nicky Balanis Jack Ball Danny Barnard Mardi Barnes Linda Barr Geraldine Bass Barbara Barrett Buddy Beasley Linda Beck Sandie Beck Emerson Bell Bruce Bennett David Bennett Mike Bennett Johnny Bishop Sandy Bishop Michael Bland Sharon Bland Martha Boatwright David Brandon Tommy Braswell Forrest Bridges Robert Brown Kenny Brown Linda Burdette Jimmy Burnside Tommy Burroughs Sharon Calhoun Ronnie Cannon Fred Carlo Freshmen Help With Projects Cecelia Carswell Cornelia Carswell Vivian Carter Cornelia Cauthon Renee Chism Stan Christian Wanda Christie Danny Cistrom Jerrie Clark Linda Clark Carol Clary Buddy Chapman Jimmy Clement Elaine Clements David Clemmons Kenneth Clifton Sharon Clifton Jimmy Clyatt Mike Coker Larry Colson Taking food to needy families at Christ- mas is an annual project of VHS classes. Competition is keen as each class tries to fill the largest box. Larry Wainwright ex- amines the contents of the freshman class's box. 170 Steve Coleman Andrea Commarado Mickey Copeland Joe Conway Don Corbett Denise Cross Jimmy Cruce Teresa Cullen Mike Darnell Sue Davis Glenn Davis Mike Davis Allen Davis Johnny Dean R. S. Deloach Tommy Deloach Bruce Dueley John Dennis Billie Ann Dickerson Sandra Dixon Ann Dixon David Dollens Ellen Donaldson Danny Douglas Wayne Douglas Walter Dowling Michael Drumheller Martha Dutton Jeanne Eanes Juanita Elzey Bill Fender Melvin Flail Mary Sue Fleetwood Ann Flythe George Flythe Bob Folsom Clay Freeman Pat Fussell Diedra Futch Wanda Ganas 171 Seniors of '66 Show Mike Garbutt Sheryl Garrott Mike Garwood Wallace Gaskins Martha Gay Jimmy Giddens Becky Giddens Danny Godwin Carolyn Gooch Donna Gordon Paula Greer Ginny Griffin Julie Groover Sheryl Haddock Barbara Haire James Hall Phil Hamby Ferrell Hamby Brenda Harnage Linda Harris Jerry Healey Beverly Henry Claudia Herndon Linda Ann Herndon Terry Hill Jay Hingson Eleanor Hewett Ruth Hogan Linda Hodges Donald Hodges Mark Hollis Charles Holtzclaw Sally Hopkins Susan Hotch David Howell Larry Howell Ann Holloway Marilyn Hughes Kathleen Ireland Bernadette Johnson 172 Good Spirit Freshman guard, Sara Ann Rigsby, guards Cathy Wisen- baker during a practice session. Beth Johnson Dick Johnson Diane Jolley Mike Jones Rick Jones Denice Jordon Elliot Karlip Carol Kellerman Eileen Kelly Freddy Kilgore Buddy Kilpatrick Benny King Bobby King Ben Kirkland Phillip Knighton Coley Krug Lee Langdale Dick Lasseter Linda Lastinger Helen Lawson Bonnie Lazarus 173 Danny LeFiles Glenn Lentz Mark Levine Sharon Lincoln Paul Love Bobby Luke Irene Lysek Allen McCranie Jo McCrary Rita McDonald Jimmy McGee Robin McGhin Lynda McKee Roy McKee J. C. McKinnon Linda McLaurin Robert McCloud Luceil McMillan Mack MacVey James Mathis Mary Beth Mathis Jimmy Miller Linda Mills Steve Minnick Arthur Mock Dan Mollohan 174 Nancy Scruggs and Andy Ashley char briefly between classes. Freshmen Get Acquainted Sandra Moon Wanda Moon Bobby Moore Ann Mary Moore Mary Moore Mary Ann Morganthaler Tex Mullis Patricia Murphy Jimmy Neal Jolyn Newbern George Newbern Faye Newmans Betty Jean Nichols Sue Nicholson Toni Nijem Jimmy Nolan Bubba Nolan Martha Noles T. C. Norris Janet Odom Bobby O'Quinn Sandra Overby David Overby Marcia Owens Shirley Parkerson Connie Parrish Mary Pate Buddy Paulk Tim Payne Claudette Pierce Kevin Pierce Donna Peed Linda Peeples Richard Pelfrey Sharon Pilkington Butch Pipkins Geraldine Pitts Jane Plymel Dixie Ratliff Betty Jean Beck 175 Last Freshmen Fill Halls Dorothy Ricks Jimmy Ricks Mel Ricks Kitty Ryder Jimmy Rigsby, Sophomore Sara Ann Rigsby Bobby Rodenberry Joe Rodgers Teresa Rodgers Tenya Rogers Jimmy Ross Linda Ross Barbara Rothrock Vickie Ryan, Sophomore Brenda Rykard Douglas Samuels Ginger Schroer Nancy Scruggs Jo Ann Seago Don Selph Linda Selph Peggy Selph Linda Sheppard Sally Shingier Louis Siegrist Pam Sigl Marsha Singletary Brenda Smith Jim Smith Lynn Smith Shirley Smith Vicky Smith Tommy Sorrells Susan Southwell Robert Sowell Norman Sphinks Oliver Staley Robert Strom Nancy Sturm William Starling, Sophomore 176 Chip Story Bruce Stockman, Sophomore William Swain Diane Taylor Pat Taylor Phyllis Thomas Malinda Thompson Jimmy Thrash Donny Tinsley, Sophomore Marimichel Tucker Jim Vansant Kendall Varnedoe Maria Ventrelli Ethelle Vicks Larry Wainwright Carl Walden James Watson Jean Webb Larry Webb Bill Welch Pen Wells Darrell Wetherington Dennis Wetherington Jimmy Wheeler Carolyn Wheless John Wiggins Greta Wilkinson Yvonne Williams Bobby Wilson Nancy Wilson Robert Wilson Harley Winter Kathy Wisenbaker Greg Wolinski Linda Wood Nancy Yale Ozzie Arnold Barbara Bagley Claudia Bennett Marie Bennett Donald Bennett Richard Bennett Al Blackmon George Brannen Buddy Chapman Dorothy Cheek Jerry Coleman Joseph Conlin Paul Cowart Wayne-Crawford Richard Davis Fadwa Dennis Nancy Lee Emerson Pat Gaskins Jeraldine Glass Marsha Guess Gregg Gunn Jimmy Haire Marvin Harrington Irma Jones Sharon Jordon William Kent Roy Lasseter Janice Luke John Miller James Murajda Wayne New Charles Newmans John Nichols Bill Parramore June Nicholson Charles Parrish Louie Radney John Rich Mildrin Rogers Richard Rogers David Rowe Leslie Ann Rykard Norman Sainz Gene Seago Teresa Scruggs Larry Sellers Duane Sistruck Scotty Spratlin Josephine Thomas Paula Tyre 177 Growing Community Reflects Pride in V.H.S. The courthouse, a popular landmark to the citizens of Valdosta, is symbolic of their ideals and as- pirations. Its newly added annex depicts the progress of this growing community. Even more important than the expansion of build- ings is the expansion of the minds of youth. Valdosta High School has borne this re- sponsibility with dignity, and the com- munity takes pride in its achieve- ments. With the enthusiastic sup- port of the business firms and other Valdosta agen- cies, Valdosta High School will con- tinue to be a tem- ple built to learning. Board of Education Above, Mrs. Christie Patterson makes out statements for her husband's shoe store. Right, Mr. W. G. Nunn, City School Superintendent, and Carolyn Stallings, student superintendent, greet members of the Board of Education at their May meeting. 180 Provides Community Link Members of the Board of Education are, left to right, Mrs. Jackie Harris, Mr. Eddie Laws, Mr. Lamar Newbern, Mr. S. L. Mason, Mr. Earl Mayo, Mr. Reuben Yancey, and Mrs. Christie Patterson. Not pictured are Dr. Ralph Thaxton and Dr. Frank Eld- ridge. Nine men and women—the board of educa- tion-act as general supervisors of VHS. These citizens work for the betterment of all Val- dosta schools. They serve diligently in their positions to maintain community understanding and support for the school. In May, a student Board of Education, elecr- ed by their classmates, met with members of the Valdosta Board of Education to suggest changes in school policy. Mrs. Jackie Harris helps Marimichel Tucker, VHS freshman, choose sports clothes for summer. 181 At a home football game, crowds mill around the Jaycee concession stand. Civic Clubs School awards and contests given by the Kiwanis Club, Elks Club, DAR, and UDC. Other organizations such as the American Legion and Jaycees support school events. By the interest they take in VHS students and events, Valdosta civic clubs show that they realize the important place of the school in the community. Leadership, scholarship, and citizenship are encouraged by The American Legion presents VHS with a United Mrs. Crockett, regent of the DAR, presents the Good Citizen Award to Darlene States flag and flagpole for Cleveland Field. Smith. From three girls selected by the students, the faculty chose Darlene as the person most worthy of the award. 182 Linda AAclaurin and Jody Blanton receive their checks for winning the U.D.C. essay contest from Mrs. Howard Bridges. Encourage, Support Activities Walt Carter introduces Sally McIntyre STAR Student, at a Kiwanis Club luncheon. The club sponsors the STAR Student-Teacher program each year. Eulouise Hamill, winner of the soil conservation essay contest, busily takes notes for her paper. BROOKWOOD PHARMACY is a popular place for students to stop after school for a snack. Eddie Bentley, Betty Potts, Gerald Joiner, and Brenda Hankinson econo- mize by sharing an ice cream soda. Larry Adams, son of Mr. W. C. Adams, owner of this store, stops to chat with them. OLAN H. LUKE'S MEN'S SHOP ( x.LUKE % JE MEN'S SHOf s V 136 N. Patterson Valdosta, Georgia Home of Better Values 3 M ,1■ S BELK-HUDSON D6U S CO. Lj S 100 S. Patterson Valdosta, Georgia W Qyjrftffcleaning SCHWARTZ'S The First Name for all the Family 124-126 N. Ashley Valdosta, Georgia V W BODY SHOP Auto Painting SNOW'S LAUNDRY FLOYD VAUGHN AND 1107 N. Ashley DRY CLEANING Valdosta, Georgia CH 2-2030 ■ 1 913 N. jl vlAshley XTtRMINATO S §£ STAN BISHOP'S Valdosta ONE HOUR MARTINIZING THE MOST IN DRY CLEANING SOUTHERN ELECTRIC 1310 N. Patterson at Brookwood Your General Electric Appliances CH 2-8540 Dealer Crane Scarborough 117 W. Central 185 For All Your Electrical Needs UNION ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Suggests One of the Following Listed Contractors: BLACK BROTHERS ELECTRIC COMPANY VALDOSTA ELECTRIC COMPANY CAMPBELL ELECTRIC COMPANY HALLMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY MIXER ELECTRIC COMPANY REID ELECTRIC COMPANY DARBY'S H O STORE 206 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia Forest Products Division 189 OWENS-ILLINOIS GLASS COMPANY Clyattville, Georgia Vanne Coleman and Mike Fletcher take a spin around the park in a well-preserved vintage automobile. For a new car that will give equally dependable service, see one of the dealers listed below. PIPKIN'S MOTORS SMITH MOTORS WARE MOTORS ELL I NOR MOTORS RAY CARTER MOTORS OLIVER MOTORS SOUTHWELL MOTORS ROGER BUDD CHEVROLET 191 EL CARLO MOTEL 2525 N. Ashley Valdosta, Georgia M Ladies' and Childrens' Ready- to-Wear N THE MUSIC BOX Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia 121 W. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND EQUIPMENT 233 E. Hill Valdosta, Georgia -pOREMOSI MORRIS PAWN AND MUSIC SHOP Your Musical Headquarters Sid Morris 102 N. Ashley St. eu SHOP FOOD FAIR . . You'll Like the Change 'Enjoy the Extra Bonus of Free Merchants Green Stamps With Every Purchase. VALDOSTA UNIVERSITY OF COSMETOLOGY 115 W. Hill Ave. Valdosta, Georgia 1005 Williams St. Valdosta, Georgia E L MIXER C T R I CO. THE WELSH COMPANY Where . . . DAUGHARTY SERVICE STATION STANDARD = OIL ““ Valdosta, Georgia You're Always a Winner at BROOKWOOD PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER MILLER HARDWARE CO. The Best at a Better Price 1 Store 217 E. Hill 2 Store 110 Ashley HALL'S CHILDREN SHOP 105 S. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia LEE TYPEWRITER COMPANY 1212 S. Patterson Valdosta, Ga. Susan May performs spring house-cleaning duties on her typewriter purchased from LEE TYPEWRITER COMPANY. For dependable service and Quality typewriters, follow Susan's example and visit LEE'S at 1212 South Patterson. 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'Ladies' Beautiful Shoes Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back SEARS ROEBUCK and CO. 104 Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia FINE FOODS SUPER MARKET 1306 N. Patterson St. 199 Johnny B. Lastinger, assistant cashier at THE CITIZENS and SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK, talks over banking procedures with twins, Dale and Gail Geer, and Genie Rogero. These economical young girls are especially pleased with the new interest increase which now brings them a 3 2% return on their savings and 4% interest on their bonds. 200 MR. LARRY BOOKMAN, annual photographer, supplied the pictures to keep the SANDSPUR staff busy. BOOKMAN'S STUDIOS Our Sandspur Photographer I 10 West Central COMPLETE CAMERA SHOP and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 201 Highlights Provide Trying to get the most from their last year at VHS, the sen- iors participated fully in all school events. The class carried on several traditions such as the senior play and Senior Day, which was spent picnicking and swimming at Twin Lakes. Other highlights for the sen- iors were the Senior Banquet, Junior-Senior Dance, winning the State AAA football cham- pionship for the third straight year, and graduation. These and many other events made the year 1962-1963 memorable for VHS graduates. Right, Walter Zant and Charles Oliver have a mock bull fight on Senior Day. Mike Green, Walter Zant, David Talton, Jimmy Robinson, Dee Nickels, Bill Holt, Teresa Minchew, and Charles Oliver perform in the senior class play. Memories for Seniors Brenda Underwood and Gary Sirmons twist at the Junior- Senior Dance. Left, after winning the State AAA cham- pionship, the football players give Coach Bazemore a ride. 203 Jan Shelton Speaks Senior Farewells 204 Autographs 205 Autographs Autographs 207 Autographs TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY V ? JjPCc • f