Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1968 volume:

SANDSPUR CAPTURES TYPICAL MOTIONS OF SCHOOL YEAR INTRODUCING FOREWORD i “Where the action is” can be applied not only to modern electronic music and psychedelic dancing, but also to the students of Valdosta High School. Constantly in motion, the sauntered down the halls in romantic twosomes, dashed to classes, and sidled into their appointed places just ahead of warning bells. Hands were the center of action at pep rallies, when students followed cheerleaders in thunderous clapping. At chapel programs the applause was more sedate. Athletes’ hands agilely tossed balls. In classes hands pushed pens in races to take notes and finish tests. Feet were never still. They carried teams to victories, tapped to the music of the Marchin’ Cats, and rumbled the stands at football and basketball games. Taken as a whole, these motions reflect VHS in action. They represent events, academics, sports, clubs, classes, and honors at a particular school in a distinct community. Adivi i i es InvolvQ Hands and Feef Events 6 7 8 ABOVE: Mr. and Mrs. Bridges enjoy their grandchildren: Catherine Slocumb, Bill Wetherington. Rusty Wetherington, and Howard Bridges Slocumb. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Mr. Bridges escorts Priscilla Wil- son, Student Council president, off the field after Homecoming halftime show. BOTTOM, CENTER: It was fust a gag when Mr. Bridges met Charlie Parrish and his visiting turkey, but greeting stu- dents is one of his daily habits. TOP, FAR RIGHT: Mr. Bridges congratulates Mr. John O'Neal after special recognition was given the veteran Wildcat fan and father of many former Cats. BOTTOM, FAR RIGHT: Mr. Bridges displays a black and gold umbrella and a bottle of ulcer tonic, birthday presents from the students. Seniors See Principe in Meny Poles When the present seniors entered Valdosta High School three years ago, Mr. Howard Bridges im- pressed them as a stern figure striding the halls and seeking an opportunity to give some sophomore an hour in study hall. By their junior year, they realized that the prin- cipal was more than a disciplinarian. They learned that he had been a teacher, and they recognized him as a good administrator. When Mr. Bridges spoke to them about personal problems, they were amazed at his powers of observation. Some of the bolder juniors even referred to him—privately, of course—as “Slick.” During their senior year this same class became increasingly aware that Mr. Bridges was a versatile person filling many roles: administrator, observer, proud grandfather, fisherman, and hunter. No longer awed in his presence, they considered him as a friend, one who faithfully supported their teams and clubs, cautioned them for fall- ing down in their grades, reminded them to take College Board Exams, send in transcripts, and order graduation invitations. Because he has been an everpresent influence on their lives for three years, the seniors of 1968 chose to dedicate their annual to Mr. William Howard Bridges. ft l-i Mr. W. G. Nunn Refirns ABOVE: Mr. W. G. Nunn receives life-time membership in the Touchdown Club. OPPOSITE, ABOVE: Mr. Nunn presides over Board of Education meeting. OPPOSITE, LEFT: When Mrs. Iris Blitch was the speaker at flag ded- ication ceremonies, Mr. Nunn helped her hold the stars and stripes. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Every year for the past twenty years he has looked forward to presiding at Honors Day. 10 After Twenty Years Service W. G. Nunn, superintendent of Valdosta Schools, retired thfs year. While he put aside his administra- tive duties, he left behind an everpresent image of one who was for twenty years a friend and sup- porter of Valdosta High School. Mr. Nunn received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Auburn University and did extra graduate work at The University of Georgia and Southern Methodist University. After beginning his teaching career as a coach at Daviston, Alabama, he moved to Nelson, Georgia, to become coach there. Two years later he accepted the job of principal at Canton, Georgia, where he served nine years. Mr. Nunn was then promoted to the job of superintendent of Jesup Schools. He served eleven years in Jesup before moving to Val- dosta, where he served the school system as superin- tendent. Besides being an avid Wildcat fan, Mr. Nunn found time for these hobbies: golf, bridge, hunting and “kidding James Dewar.” Memories of this educator will remain as a testament to the “W. G. Nunn era at Valdosta. II MRS. JAMES FOSTER Librarian W. HOWARD BRIDGES Principal JAMES F. GOOLSBY Superintendent 12 Staff Accentuates Young Look While office girls Marcia Dennis, Ginny Price, Kitty Crane, Susan Crago, Sally McCoy, Frances Montgomery, Pam Reynolds, . Jana Davis, April Wetherington, Elsie Rehberg, Peggy Myddelton, Judy Welch, and Scarlet Caldwell “keep their cool” for the camera, )frs. Will Burgsteiner and Mrs. L. P. Thomas share a private joke. MISS MARGUERITE FORD MRS. L. P. THOMAS Guidance Counselor Records Secrelary MRS. SAMMY CLASSMAN MRS. WILL BURGSTEINER Guidance Secretary Financial Secretary To add to the administrative staff this year, Val'dosta High School acquired an assistant super- intendent, Mr. James Foster Goolsby, and a new li- brarian, Mrs. James Foster. Mr. Goolsby will replace retiring Mr. W. G. Nunn as acting superintendent of all Valdosta schools at the beginning of next year. Mrs. Foster replaced Mrs. Bryan Mathis, who retired after serv- ing as librarian for many years. These new staff members accentuated the young look at VHS, where emphasis is placed on students and their problems. Responsibility for dealing with these school problems was given to Mr. Howard Bridges, principal, whose job dubbed him police- man, teacher, and friend. Counseling was Miss Ford’s primary duty. She helped students determine schedules and decide on colleges and careers. 13 PARTICIPANTS BREAK ROUTINE ENJOY FESTIVITIES - CELEBRATING EVENTS Cycle of Evente Open School Veer Like a wheel of fortune, opening week at Valdosta High School predicted an exciting cycle of events in store for the new year. Student Council members, along with the Sandspur and Dosta Outlook staffs, set the wheel in motion by giving a tea for the teachers in the school lunchroom on Wednesday of preplanning week. On the first day of school, a fresh-off-the-press issue of the ’Dosta Outlook lay ready in home rooms for each student. To implement their “howdy campaign,” Stu- dent Council members directed bewildered sopho- mores and other newcomers to their classes. New Sandspur staff members started going around in circles later in the week when they helped last year’s staff distribute tbe 1967 annuals. OPPOSITE PAGE: Past and present students excitedly mingle to receive 1967 annuals. BELOW, LEFT: Jani Shirah and Patti Huckaby serve teachers at faculty tea. ABOVE LEFT: Bewil- dered sophomores seek directions from Student Council members. ABOVE: Students. minus text- books, spend opening day getting adjusted. 17 Ssh Mice Play While Ca! fs Near! Sludenla Surprise Principal As quiet as mice they crept from room to room to ask, “Have you collected any money?” They were home room representatives, class officers, and anyone else brave enough to risk the “mouse trap” of one hour for roaming the halls during home room period. For a week before the special chapel program on November 22. students and faculty joined forces to finance a surprise gift of a cashier’s check and an engraved silver bowl which read, “Howard Bridges, VHS’s Be§t Friend, from the students of 1967.” All of this—the secret gathering of money and purchasing of gifts—was part of a “slick” operation designed to honor Mr. Howard Bridges, principal of Valdosta High School, for his thirty-nine years of not-so-quiet motion, but of his active duty and faith- ful service to Valdosta High School. Senior class president Paula Buckner, speaking for the entire school, presented the gifts. Mr. James Copeland, history teacher, supervised prep- arations for the occasion. TOP, LEFT: Mr. Bridges slops in amazement at the auditorium door. Mr. W. C. Nunn, superintendent of the Valdosta City Schools, directs him into the auditorium for the big surprise. BOTTOM LEFT: Senior Class president Paula Buckner presents Mr. Bridges uith the gift certificate. TOP, RIGHT: Mr. Bridges beams with pride when he receives a standing ovation from the student body. BOTTOM, RICHT: Mr. Nunn congratulates Mr. Bridges. 18 Sandspur CdrivQ SiarfQ Slow; When the SANDSPUR subscription drive started in October, the staff had trouble getting out of reverse. Sale of yearbooks was below normal at the middle of the week. By displaying in the trophy case annuals dating back to 1923, the editors stirred up interest in this year’s book and set the drive in forward gear. At chapel Friday, to arouse interest, the staff staged a parody of My Fair Lady. According to student response, chapel was a success, but on noon of the last day, the drive had not scratched off. By Friday afternoon it had stalled, so the staff went to Mr. Howard Bridges, principal, to beg for a few more days of soliciting. After Mr. Bridges reluctantly gave the staff three more days to sell the needed subscriptions, the en- tire school pitched in to help. THIS IS A SANDSPUR. BUT THIS IS A SANDS? WHICH DNE WOULD YOU P ORDER YOUR 1968 TODAY! Key Club led the way by buying five copies and challenged other clubs to do the same. Teachers bought as many as three books apiece and students, including Charlie Parrish, loaned twenty dollars or more to other students. On Wednesday afternoon the climax of the subscription drive was reached. Frantic staff members and home room representa- tives drive all over town to try to sell the remaining subscriptions. At 3:59, one min- ute before the deadline, the final copy was sold. 20 Gains Necessary Momentum OPPOSITE, LOWER LEFT: Paula Buckner, Ethel Page. Genie Wright, and other mem- bers of the SANDSPUR staff join with some of the class clowns in singing their rendition of “Pm Buying a SANDSPUR in the Morn. ing.” ABOVE, CENTER: Paula Buckner and Susan EaneSy editors, admire the SANDSPUR bulletin board heralding the subscription drive. LOWER LEFT: Mrs. Harry Wolinski, advisor; ends the chapel program with her usual criticism—“trite ending” ABOVE, RIGHT: Paula Buckner; playing the role of Eliza Dooliittle, mocks the judges at the garden party because the credit due her is given to the one and only Professor Higgins. 21 Snoopy Brings Homecoming Fun Snoopy and all his pals came to life in the Home- coming festivities. But. alas, the Red Baron, epit- omized by the Moultrie Packers, did not meet defeat. Student Council members chose “Happiness Is ...” as this year’s theme. Carrying through this theme, members transformed the city auditorium into a world of fantasy featuring Snoopy and his pals. Guests entered the auditorium through an improvised doghouse; they then danced to the music of the “Soul Survivors.” Charlie Brown was an unseen spectator at the Homecoming Parade, where he applauded floats showing Snoopy, Lucy, and Linus. He was delighted with the winning float, which depicted his dog Snoopy and the dog house. Sponsored by the cheerleaders, Charlie was the star of chapel on Friday. After seeing the mock parade led by Charlie Parrish—Miss VHS—Charlie caught the spirit of the Wildcats and vowed to lead the ’Cats to victory. 22 OPPOSITE, UPPER LEFT: Carol Blalock and Linda Simp- son radiate happiness during the football game. LOWER, LEFT: During chapel sponsored by the cheerleaders, Bob' by McCrary and Charlie Parrish lead the students in Dosta one time. ABOVE, CENTER: Following the tradi- tional bonfire, cheering students charge through the streets in the shirttail parade, led by junior cheerleaders Jan Howell, Barbara Bowers, Mona Richards. and Sissy Mc- Crary. ABOVE RIGHT: Phyllis fliers. Miss Flame, receives roses from Larry Griner. LOWER LEFT: Peanuts best friend, Lucy, greets students and alumni as they enter through Snoopy1 s doghouse to a world of happiness at the Homecoming Dance. Terri Woods, Harris Mathis, and Sherri Nijem are among the dancers. 23 Mixed Emotions Propel Cleeses Homecoming incited mixed emotions: happiness and sadness, elation and despair. For each class it had a special connotation. Seniors, who were preparing to study Macbeth, sensed the antithesis involved. They felt the excite- ment of creating floats, of choosing the king and queen, and, at the same time, the nostalgic twinges of having their third and last ’mums. To juniors. Homecoming meant attending chapel, catching yellow footballs at the Friday night game, and endless hours of stuffing napkins in chicken wire around floats. Sophomores experienced the elation of the event and thought of it as an invitation into full status as high school students. They participated by painting murals, electing representatives to the court, and helping build floats. Then on Saturday night, members of all three classes dressed in their best and attended the Homecoming dance at the Mathis City Auditorium. Info Homecoming Perficipefion TOP, LEFT: Student Council members Judy Hunt, Sally McCoy. Priscilla Wilson, Anne Paine, Genie Wright, wi Howell, u ie Scott. Donald Davis, «nr Vicki Smith work on decorations for the Homecoming Dance. TOP, RIGHT: While Mr. Howard Bridges, principal of VHS, crowns Queen Carol Blalock, ATm Malcolm Liles watches. Other spectators include Priscilla Wilson, Student Council president; senior attendants Dennis Smith and Linda Simpson; junior attendants Debbie Duncan and Jerry Dennis; and sophomores William Mackey and Cissy Wil- liams. BOTTOM, LEFT: Queen Carol Bla- lock and King Malcolm Liles wave to their friends during the Homecoming Parade. BOT- TOM. MIDDLE: Don Golden, Vic Ledbet- ter, and Joe Bell team up to stop a Moultrie Packer. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Snoopy rides atop the winning float in the Homecoming Parade. 25 Clowning and caroling, the Student Council com- bined sentiment and slapstick in the annual Christ- mas chapel program. To open the program, Student Council members staged the one-act comedy Be- Deckin' the Halls, by R. G. Orth. Each year, the winners of the Christmas food drive are entitled to view the play. This year the contest was so close that both sophomores and juniors marched into the auditorium, along with the seniors, who regularly attend. All three classes watched as accident-prone Arnold, played by Student Council vice-president Donald Davis, battled with Miss Gertrude’s choir and succumbed to the good idea of amateur psy- chiatric treatment. Following the play, the Student Council pre- sented Bethea, former VHS custodian, who again gave his version of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” Bethea’s singing, long a part of the VHS Christmas tradition, added sentiment to the program. To close the festivities, all the students joined in the traditional singing of Christmas carols. 26 ChriQfmac Chape! Mixes Slapstick, Sentimen TOP LEFT: Sally McCoy, Miss Gertrude, tries to stop Larry Whitten, Elmer, from' belting Donald Davis, Arnold. BOTTOM, LEFT: Miss Gertrude swats Steve Bishop, father. M y tml, mother, catches him as he falls, ttrti e Shirah, Carol, watches in amusement. TOP, CENTER: Student Council mem- bers Jani Shirah, Jim Branam, Priscilla Wilson, and Donald Davis decorate the school Christmas tree. BOTTOM CENTER: Judy Hunt. mother, consoles Steve Bishop, father, after his encounter with Miss Gertrude. Arnold and Carol discuss a solution to the problem. ABOVE: In keeping with HS tradition, Bethea, former custodian, sings at the Christmas chapel program. 27 Juniors, Seniors Journey io CAMELOT TOP, LEFT: E. Hall sings to the accompaniment of his Hosemen: Ricky Keller, Sammy Greneker, Riley Rutland, and Steve DeGange. Carol Stembridge, senior, and VHS graduates Candy Reck and Sharron Griffin accentuate the beat. BOTTOM LEFT: Bobby Stevens and Rozzie Bird greet their mannequin host and hostess representing King Arthur’s court. TOP, RIGHT: While enjoying a break from dancing, Leon Washing- ton, Ingrid Hall, Buddy Beasley, Glenn Hatcher, Erin Sherman, Judy Landey, and Bennett Luke stand beside the magic doors of Camelot. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Paula Buckner, Dennis Smith, Sally Shingler, and Janice Coats sit at the head table at the Senior Ban- quet. 28 “With all good cheer he (Gareth) entered with his twain Camelot, a city of shadowy palaces.' Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s hero in The Idylls of the King made a special journey to the magic city of Camelot. Modern counterparts of Gareth and his maiden fair, Lynette, moving along with the stu- dents, joined the junior-senior festivities one night in April. They watched as young knights and their ladies danced to the music of E. Hall and the Hosemen in a setting of medieval castles and dragons. Before the dance, seniors and their dates attended the Senior Banquet held at Holiday Inn. To add a note of inspiration to this occasion, they listened to the speech of Sally Shingler, a fair maiden, VHS class of 1966. Sally is now a sopho- more at Wesleyan College at Macon, Georgia. Miss Ann Powell, junior class sponsor, supervised preparations for this romantic excursion. She was assisted by junior class officers Richard Cowart, Donald Davis, Judy Weeks; by Esther Paine; and by scores of other willing juniors. 29 Junior Beeufiee Judged Faireef Instead of a king’s palace, the setting of this year’s Beauty Contest was the Mathis City Auditorium. Instead of one Cinderella, three girls felt the magic thrill of being called the “fairest at the ball.” And instead of one fairy godmother, a panel of judges viewed the fifty contestants, first in a face to face informal session and later from the audience. After being acclaimed the fairest, the Cinderella of the story ran away on the stroke of midnight, but Millie Krug, Sara Stickley, and Debbie Duncan, all juniors, responded with squeals, tears, and smiles as they were named Miss VHS, first runner-up, and second runner-up. At the triumphal moment, thirty-seven other contestants in the beauty pageant embraced the winners and added their screams of happiness to the hubbub. Staged annually by the junior class, the contest raised money to be used for the junior-senior dance held later in the spring. Richard Cowart, junior class president, served as emcee for the event. While the judges counted points and made their final decision, the Folk Three, composed of Paula Buckner, Carol Blalock, and Priscilla Wilson, provided entertainment. 30 OPPOSITE: Tears dampen a stray lock of hair as friends offer congratulations to Millie Krug, newly crowned queen. ABOVE, LEFT: Charlotte Cunningham, Miss VHS 1967, crowns the new Miss VHS. BELOW: After deliberation, judges selected the top ten beauties: Debbie Maddox, Leigh Pendleton, Linda Simpson : Sara Stickley, first runner-up; Millie Krug, queen; Debbie Duncan, second runner-up; Cathy Corns; Denise Irby; Erin Sherman; Mona Richards. 31 Seniors Follow Impossible Dreem Presenting the senior class play and graduating —these goals represented “The Impossible Dream” cherished by all seniors. Getting props and back- drops finished, learning lines and cues in time for opening night was the impossible dream for the cast of the senior class play, George Washington Slept Here. Mr. James Copeland, history teacher, directed and assured nervous first-time actors and actresses that their dream of audience applause would come true. Rozzie Bird, Darrell Glass, and Amelia Cas- trinos had leads in the play. No sooner was the stage cleared after this event than the seniors started building the setting for their annual Senior Day presentation. Their theme was—naturally—The Impossible Dream. To see how far they had come since kindergarten and the beginning of this dream, seniors presented a class history. Bernard Haldane’s Career Clinic and Vicki Clay- ton’s impromptu parachuting from the stage of Mathis City Auditorium during the 1967 Beauty Contest received notice in the review of their high school years. On a more serious note, seniors gave Mr. Howard Bridges the annual dedication and sang the Alma Mater. Then it was every man for himself as they left school for private parties at the lakes. 32 TOP, LEFT: Priscilla Wilson, Carol Blalock, and Paula Buckner fead the cast of senior chapel in singing “The Impossible Dream and the Alma Mater. BOTTOM, LEFT: Annabelle Fuller, Rozzie Bird, and Newton Fuller, Darrell Glass are flabbergasted when they learn that their hoped-for well is full of mud. TOP, RIGHT: Peggy Sikes, Christine Smith, Diane Stephenson, Faye Vickers, Debbie Dean, on Leigh Pendleton watch as Vicki Clayton “parachutes” off the stage in the beauty contest. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Annabelle Fuller greets Leggett, Kenny Colson; Sue, Kitty Crane; Miss Wilcox, Christine Smith; Tommy, Rollin Mathis, as her husband Newton Fuller looks on. 33 Graduates Receive Diplomas at Auditorium James Russell Lowell, in “The Vision of Sir Launfal” wrote, “And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” For the two hundred plus graduates of Valdosta High, this quotation had especial meaning on June 2 and June 4, the dates for baccalaureate services and graduation. At the first of these events, they marched on to Cleveland Field to the strains of “Pomp and Circum- stance,” played by the symphonic band under the direction of Mr. Frank Butenschon. Then, with the nearby pines bending under the windy prelude to a threatening rain storm, they listened as Danny Bennett brought the invocation, Ethel Page read the scripture, and Jani Shirah intro- duced her father, Dr. Joseph Shirah, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Dr. Shirah delivered the baccalaureate sermon in wh ich he discussed the factors that make a person what he is. He stressed the importance of having meaningful rapport with self, with others, and with God. He quoted the novelist Tolstoi as saying that such relationships are built by using muscles, mind, and imagination. Graduation exercises were moved to the J. E. Mathis Auditorium after hurricane Abby moved closer inland. There the graduates filed in stately procession to the same march, played this time on the piano by Mr. Mike Rogers. After honor graduates Gretchen Smith and Hank Moseley spoke on the problems and responsibilities of youth, Roger Budd introduced the main speaker, Mr. W. G. Nunn, retiring superintendent of city schools. Mr. Nunn reminded the seniors of three magic personality talismans they all have to help them in later life. These, he said, are the ability to be kind, to accept blame when necessary, and to cooperate with others. Mr. Lamar Newbern, chairman of the Board of Education, gave out the diplomas as Mr. Howard Bridges, principal, presented the graduates. TOP, LEFT: Gretchen Smith greets guests and graduates before speaking on the problems ol youth. TOP, CENTER: Following Gretchen’s speech. Hank Moseley reminds his classmates that they must assume the responsibilities of youth. TOP, RIGHT: Mr. IF. G. Nunn pauses while addressing the class. BELOW: Seated on Cleveland Field, members of the graduating class, with their parents and friends, listen to the baccalaureate sermon. TOP: Instead of the usual piano accompaniment, this year’s graduates at baccalaureate marched in to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Marchin Cats. CENTER: From the west gate, honor graduates Paula Buckner, Brenda House, Danny Bennett, Dennis Turner, Claudia Collins, Kitty Crane, Priscilla Wilson, Billy Keller, Brenda Davis, and Bobby Martin lead the even rows onto Cleveland Field for baccalaureate. RIGHT: Honor graduates Carolyn Landey, Gretchen Smith, Susan Eanes, Jani Shirah, Vicki Clayton, Hank Moseley, Juana Caudle, Don George, Ethel Page, and Lauretta McCaskill lead the odd rows onto the field from the east gate. OPPOSITE PAGE: Dr. Jason Shirah delivers the baccalaureate sermon. 36 Baccalaureate Services Held on Cleveland Field u $5 4. ' r MINDS CLASSROOM AS STUDENTS INQUIRE, TEACHERS INFORM - INVESTIGATING ACADEMICS Curriculum Guide Gives Direction, MISS BARBARA ANN RIGGLE MISS ELAINE VANN 40 MRS. OLIVER GOOGE MRS. HARRY WOLINSKI SIDNEY McHARGUE MRS. CHARLES LEONARD BELOW, With the desk-top projector. Miss Barbara Rigglc makes vocabulary study more vivid for junior English stu- dents. TOP RIGHT, Mrs. Oliver Googe discusses the cur- riculum guide with junior English teacher Sidney Mcllargue. FAR RIGHT, Mrs. Googe points out the geographical locales of Macbeth. Aids Enliven English Cleeses Like an exploding nebulae, the content of Ameri- can and English literature courses constantly ex- pands. To guide teachers through this maze of materials and to help them select activities for their students, Valdosta High School this year adopted a city-wide curriculum guide. Along with the guide, teachers employed varied teaching aids and resources. Topographical and lit- erary maps helped students develop a feel for the locales of literary selections. Desk-top projectors and transparencies made possible graphic lectures on linguistics and prosody. Records and films—especially the Encyclopedia Britannica humanities series—continued to be an integral part of the curriculum. Following the guide, teachers emphasized short stories for sophomores, poetry for juniors, and advanced composition for seniors. Along with their study of such works as Silas Marner, Ethan Frome, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, The Tempest, The Scarlet Letter, and Oedipus Rex, all classes wrote and wrote. Fine Aris Curricula Expand Expansion was the watchword for the fine arts department, including, both visual and auditory forms. Students worked with primitive easels arid home- made canvasses which took up all the available space in the rooms used for Art I and Art II. Acrylic polymer replaced the more conventional water colors and tempera as popular media. To climax the year’s work, in April art students held an art exhibit in Brookwood Park. Chameleon is the word that best describes the band. Within the conventional structure of the Marchin’ Cats there emerged variant groups: a chorus and a pop rock band. For band festival the entire group was transformed into a concert ensemble. Individual members doubled as musicians and as Majorettes, Flag Corps step- pers or Color Guard marchers. Mrs. Peggy Davis taught art during the first se- mester; and Mr. Jerry Pilcher, the second. Mr. Frank Butenschon again guided the band. Jerry Pilcher Mrs. James Davis 42 ABOVE: Genie Wright, senior art student, uses acrylic-polymer for a still life. MIDDLE, RIGHT: E. Hall and the Hosemen, a pop group composed of band members, including Steve DeGange, Riley Rutland, Sam Grene- ker, Danny Spicer, Mike Beck, Edward Hall, and Ricky Keller. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Mr. B. gives the signal to start “Mr. Touchdown” at a Wildcat football game. Frank Butenschon 43 Mathematice Taught Ac Exact Science “What science are you taking this year?” “None. I’ve finished general science, biology, and chemistry. Now I’m concentrating on math.” “Then you’re really taking another kind of science.” This conversation could have been overheard in the halls of Valdosta High School. Because reasoning is the key that has unlocked mysteries of the universe, math teachers encouraged students to develop powers of analysis. To accom- plish this goal, they taught mathematics as a science. Each course acted as one step in the process needed to analyze problem situations. After having learned the basic language of arithmetic in the elementary grades, students worked with Unknown quantities in Algebra I and II. In geometry they learned to reason from facts and assumed principles, and in Algebra Ill-Trig they applied mathematics to the solution of real problems. Math V presented math as a pure science in relation to other sciences. 44 MISS EUNICE BREWER MIKE FLETCHER MISS MARGARET WATERS vW THE SQUAW OF THE HIPPOPOTAMUS sTHE sum of the squaws of the OTHER TWO HIDES. Math students Julie Scott and Katherine Smotherman brighten Mr. Mike Rogers’s room with a parody on the Pythagorean Theorem. 45 James Copeland diaries Greene Jack Rudolph Social Science Classes Make World Scene ABOVE: Mrs. W. E. Wisenbaker explains the role of a president in modern society. RIGHT: Student Council members Donald Davis, Judy Hunt, Priscilla Wilson, Jan Howell, and Jim Brpnam receive instructions on how to use a voting machine. This machine was loaned by city officials for use in a school election. Except in the case of out-of-town sports events, student action usually does not go beyond the boundaries of Valdosta High School. However, through the social science department, students were able to travel around the world and come in contact with various environments, both old and new. Russia was the setting of government classes as students explored the many facets of Communism. Through their study of Hebrew history in the Old Testament, Bible classes visited the Holy Land, Egypt, and Babylonia. World history classes en- circled the globe with Magellan and witnessed two world wars. United States history students dis- covered America with Columbus and traveled across the Atlantic to settle in the colonies. Just as travelers stop to inspect various points of interest along the way, VHS students paused to consider possible subjects for social science projects. 46 TOP, LEFT: Mr. Charles Greene prepares a filmstrip for his government class. ABOVE: Projects stand ready for judging by social science fair officials. 0 1 n 4 Mrs. W. E. Wisenbaker 47 Language Lab Updates Mrs. Connell speaks to her French class via headphones. MRS. A. C. WISEN BAKER J.H. SURRAN MRS. CLYDE CONxNELl 48 Spanish, French Courses Hfir e, % fm� W- Sens JnimJtt m ABOVE: Mr. J. H. Surran posts a sign on the fire escape door, warning French students Sens Interdit! and Spanish students No Paren Vais! BELOW: Mrs. A. C. iPisenbaker helps Latin student Lucretia Hamill translate a difficult passage. When etudiants and alumnos reported to foreign language classes in September, they found a surprise in the form of a newly installed language labora- tory. Satisfying a long-felt need, the lab allowed Spanish and French to be studied as spoken, rather than written languages. More efficient use of class time and increased availability of the teacher were two advantages of the unit. Through a master console, French teacher Mrs. Clyde Connell could give students individual attention without disturbing the rest of the class. While she helped Janie improve her “Qu’est-ce e’est?” Ed could be learning that “Sur le Cote d'Azure, le temps faire beau.” Something this good needs to be shared, so once a week the French class moved out for Mr. Surran’s Spanish classes. Though the new lab was a useful aid for the study of Spanish and French, their common source, Latin, was still taught in the traditional way. In Mrs. A. C. Wisenbaker’s classes, Latin students studied the structure of the language by reading ancient mythology and the works of Cicero and Julius Caesar. 49 ABOVE: Mrs. Grady Massey, head of the science department, observes slides under the new biology microscope. RIGHT: Coach W. E. Davis, known as W .E. the Wonderful, demonstrates feats of magic for his chemistry class. OPPOSITE: Pascal Nelson and Wes Davis perform the ripple-tank experiment in physics lab. Whether they were dissecting frogs, titrating solutions, or verifying Snell’s Law, science classes at Valdosta High had one characteristic in common —curiosity. Sophomores eagerly used classroom exercises and laboratory research to look for answers to intriguing questions about life processes. Under the direction of Mr. Julian I Files, Mrs. Grady Massey, and Mr. Felix Wiggins, these students explored the intricate chemical systems that make up a single living organism. Mr. W. E. Davis guided juniors and seniors in their exploration of the physical sciences. Chemistry students worked with the concepts of electron affinity, Bohr atoms, and energy levels. Physics classes tried to answer such questions as why feathers and coins in a vacuum fall at identical rates and why the speed of light is the same in all substances. 50 Curiosity Motivates Science Classes Julian LeFiles William Davis Mrs. Grady Massey Felix Wiggins Business Courses Fill Job Neec e In a progressive, growing community there is a constant demand for trained employees in major commercial fields. VHS has helped to fill this need by offering a variety of business courses. Business English and business math taught stu- dents to adapt their basic knowledge to a commer- cial environment. Typing, bookkeeping, and short- hand helped students acquire fundamental office skills. Distributive Education and Diversified Coopera- tive Training provided opportunities for students to gain practical experience through on-the-job train- ing. DE and DCT students left school at noon to go to various business firms where they worked as typists, secretaries, clerks, stenographers, and me- chanics. Usually, those not planning to enter college took the business-oriented subjects. But college-bound students could enroll in the DE program to gain insight into the workings of business firms as a basis for advanced study in the business and administrative fields. W. E. Glenn Mrs. Jack Meyers 52 Mrs. Ralph Spurlock Mrs. Tommy Roberts FAR LEFT: Mrs. Tommy Roberts posts a shorthand chart in her classroom. ABOVE: Mr. J. P. Horn examines DCT job manuals. BELOW: Mr. W. E. Glenn and DEC A Student Darrell Glass go over a speech before Darrell presents it. Hands, Feet Active in Homemaking Classes Mrs. Maurice Thompson demonstrates the line art of fudge making to Kynette Bethea. Mrs. Maurice Thompson Feet hurrying from table to counter, eyes scanning recipe cards for ingredient proportions, fingers basting hems and threading needles engulfed VHS home economics classrooms in a wave of motion as girls practiced the various skills of homemaking. Under Mrs. Mark Hall and Mrs. Maurice Thompson, home ec. students tried to learn the fine points of modern home management. Mrs. Thomp- son and Mrs. Hall guided their classes in the prep- aration of balanced meals, the designing of simple outfits, and the planning of refreshments and decorations for festive occasions. Home Ec. students prepared Christmas decora- tions for every room in the school and made other ornaments for home and school prior to the holidays. Through constant practice, the first random, jerky movements of inexperienced fingers became adept and refined. 54 Coach Joe Wilson uses balloons as hazards in teaching precise steering. Drivers' Licenses Assure Mobility Have license will travel! This statement reflected the attitude of the typical teenager as he approached his sixteenth birthday and the new freedom of movement granted by a driver’s license. However, upon attaining this goal, he suddenly became aware of an adult responsibility that went with his newly-acquired privilege. Many VHS stu- dents, after recognizing their obligation to develop to the fullest their safe driving potentials, enrolled in Mr. Joe Wilson’s driver education class. Classroom discussion and films of accidents helped eliminate the glamor of scratching off and skidding to a halt. Parking exercises with balloon obstacle courses showed student drivers how to save some chrome in tight places. After learning about automotive maintenance and traffic regulations, students took to the road for their first experience behind the wheel. 55 Joe Wilson P.Ei. CIsqqqq Run, Jump Mrs. Paul Sumner Mrs. Alan Hoffman 56 TOP, LEFT: Karen Herrington, Mary Ann Tillman, Carol Blalock, Petrie Meindl, Rozzie Bird, Lynn Van Horn and Christine Smith engage in a few fast sets of badminton. BOTTOM, LEFT: Colye dustman prepares to make a return while Steve O’Conner goes after an escaping ball. ABOVE: All tuckered out, Frances Montgomery, Sue Dasher, Dian Clements, and Sally Garner take time out on a warm spring day. Running, jumping, tumbling—these described PE students at VHS as they exercised and played various sports offered by girls’ and boys’ physical education classes. Under Mrs. Alan Hoffman’s direction in the first half of the year and Mrs. Paul Sumner’s in the second, girls ran for softbalf and tennis, jumped for high returns in volleyball and badminton, and turned flips as they took up tumbling. Running and jumping were integral parts of boys’ PE activities. While competing in intramural sports, they learned that a few extra inches of bounce could make the difference on the basketball court and that the length of one’s stride was often the determining factor in track events and touch football. 57 Wright Bazemore Special Ed Enfers Second Year Mrs. Ronald Wctherington Mrs. Michael Frazier ABOVE: Junior Dorminey sells Bobby Martin a carton of milk in the school lunchroom. BELOW: Mrs. Michael Frazier and David Bailey compare list prices of various items in different catalogs. Moving into its second year at Valdosta High School, special education offered to its students a combined program of academic courses and on-the-job training. After attending regular classes in the mornings, these boys and girls left school to fill various jobs in the community. Guided by the Vocational Rehabilitation Serv- ices, students worked as service station attendants and bag and stock clerks in groceries, variety and automotive parts shops, and drug stores. Some of them worked in the school lunchroom and others in various cafeterias. Mrs. Ronald Wetherington directed the course for most of the year, with Mrs. Michael Frazier taking over in the spring. 58 S uden e Seek Two Forme of Guidance Miss Marguerite Ford ABOVE: Jennifer Sailer and Shirlee Sainz hold an informal problem-solving session with Mr. James Copeland. BELOW: While working in Mrs. Sammy Classman's office, Mary Tillman studies the materials in the Career Kit. Being confused at times is the common lot of every high school student. VHS students were no exception, hut they were fortunate in that they had several sources to look to for guidance. Teachers were the primary source of information for students seeking answers to immediate problems. Whenever a question required an authoritative opinion for its solution, every student could rely on his teacher for dependable advice. More serious problems concerning subject sched- uling, job opportunities, or college choice could be resolved by a visit to the guidance office and materials center. Miss Marguerite Ford, guidance counselor, was always ready to offer advice or administer tests to help each student. Vast amounts of information on career fields and vocational training were available from the area materials center. Students could refer to innumerable college catalogs and books on entrance requirements. Guidance facilities were updated by the addition of a Chronicle Career Guidance Kit to the materials center. Much new information u'as added in the form of poster materials, booklets, and reprints. Chronicle Publications kept the information current by sending monthly reports. 59 ATHLETIC TEAMS RUN. LEAP. HIT. KICK, LOSE, WIN COMPETING SPORTS ABOVE: Jerry Greene is about to be tackled by a Waycross defender in the opening game. RIGHT: Wildcats scrim- mage at the Twin Lakes football camp prior to the opening of school. 62 Season Openers Herald Another Championship Season After opening the 1967 football season with a come-from-behind victory over traditional rival Waycross, the Valdosta Wildcats plunged headlong into the Region I-AAA football race. It looked like another championship year for the ’Cats as they defeated four straight opponents and held a berth in the top ten state ranks. Then Lanier of Macon defeated Valdosta. Stunned by this loss, the Wildcats were unable to regain their impetus. They lost four of the last six games. After rally- ing to tie Willingham, Coach Wright Bazemore’s boys could not hold Tifton, but they downed La- Grange in the season finale. In spite of these losses—to Lanier, Albany, Moultrie, and Tifton—the ’Cats still finished above the .500 mark, thus maintaining a tradition that has been broken only a few times in the past 27 years. SCOREBOARD Valdosta. . ...9 Waycross 7 Valdosta. . ..18 Baker 7 Valdosta. . ..39 Dougherty County .. 0 Valdosta.. ..14 Jordan 12 Valdosta.. . . .0 Lanier 7 Valdosta. . ...7 Albany ... .. 27 Valdosta. . .. .7 Moultrie 19 Valdosta. . ..12 Willingham 7 Valdosta.. ...7 Tifton 13 Valdosta. . ..20 LaGrange 13 63 Even Coach Wright Bazemore’s talisman, a roll of tape, fails to pull the ’Cats out of a tight spot. Coach Charlie Greene, STAND- ING, joins Coach Bazemore in expressing dismay. During the Baker game, Wildcat fans braved a two-inch downpour of rain in order to cheer for their team. But this inclement weather was only a hint of future gloom. To fans who had seen the Wildcats win two state championships in a row, losing came as a shock. Despondency was reflected on the faces of cheerleaders and players when the first defeat of the season was a reality. Even the usually spirited rumbling of the stands was muffled. Macon’s Lanier High Poets, a team that had never defeated VHS in football, were the first to stun the fans. Bewildered spectators and players watched as a third-quarter pass play clinched a win for'Lanier. In spite of this defeat, fans still hoped for vic- tories. They backed the ’Cats by attending games in force. However, they saw a Wildcat win only once more—against LaGrange—in the remainder of the season. BELOW: Dejected players, cheerleaders, and spectators watch as the Moultrie Packers down the 'Cats, 19-12. LEFT: There is some joy in Mudville! Jerry Greene has little diflicully eluding Dougherty defenders in a game in which the Wildcats won, 39-0. 64 Bui ihe Winning Bireek iQ Broken by Losses Lanier defenders pursue Larry Howell as the Wildcats lose their first of the season, 7 0. Coaches Direct Wildcat Go-Power Wildcat go-power was directed by five coaches who pooled years of experience and know-how to prepare their young charges for Region I-AAA opposition. Coach Wright Bazemore, head coach at Valdosta High School since 1942, planned the overall strategy. Coach Joe Wilson drilled the offensive backfield on maneuvers designed to take them downfield. For defense, Coach Jack Rudolph showed the ’Cats how to use speed to stop opposing backs. Coach Rudolph, who graduated from Georgia Tech, played seven years with the pros—.the Boston Patriots and the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League—before coming to VHS last fall. Coach Julian LeFiles traveled from one end of the region to the other as a scout for the Wildcats. Coach Charlie Greene made sure both defensive and offensive linemen knew how to block and tackle. These men spent two weeks at football camp with the team before school started. Then during Sep- tember, October, and November they drilled the ’Cats and shared each of, their triumphs and defeats. ABOVE: Halfback Harry Pilkington turns on speed to elude Baker Lions. BELOW, LEFT: Jerry Green finds his way to paydirt blocked by two ITaycross Bulldogs. BELOW: Coach Jack Rudolph, Coach Julian LeFiles, Coach Charlie Greene, Coach Joe Wilson, and Coach Wright Bazemore. 66 ROW 1 1. Charles Ray 2. Larry Howell 3. Danny O’Neal 4. George Carter 5. Ray Parr 6. Joe Clary 7. Frank Deming 8. Billy Gandy 9. Jerry Greene 10. Jim Lloyd 11. Gary Harris 12. Harry Skoropat 13. Joe Bell ROW 2 14. David Crockett 15. Tom Holt 16. Bennett Luke 17. Harry Pilkington 18. Gary Dove 19. Paul Love 20. Ray Chitty 21. Jerry Neal 22. Bob Bolton 23. Larry Griner 24. Ronnie Pitcock 25. Duane Dodson 26. Robert Bohler ROW 3 27. David Fender 28. Jim Christie 29. Stan Coppage 30. Steve Jaramillo 31. Scooter Singletary 32. Don Golden 33. Danny Powell 34. Ken Carter 35. John George 36. Brother Shenton 37. Reggie Smith 38. Aaron Holder 39. John Whitten 40. Ralph Puckett ROW 4 41. Cecil Dubberly 42. Jim Clary 43. Larry Hughes 44. Rick Hastings 45. LaVictor Lipscomb 46. Ken Attocknie 47. Tony Davis 48. Chuck Callahan 49. Vic Ledbetter 50. Freddy York 51. Rollin Mathis 52. Walter Jones 53. Glenn Williams 54. Jeffery Jenkins ROW 5 55. Benjic Meeks 56. Henry Davis 57. Bo Blalock 58. Mark Dibois 59. Greg Quattlebaum 60. John Anderson 61. Bart Greer 62. Tony Mayne 63. Frankie Norman 65. Jerry Don Baker 66. Bubba Smith 67. Tim Ragan 68. Bo Rogers Captain Larry Griner Captain Jerry Green Captain Bobby McCrary 67 Grid Gon ss s Span Seasons To climax the football year that began in late summer at the Twin Lakes training camp, and roared through a deluge at the first home game, the Will-Bes defeated the Has-Beens. This spring contest, played against a backdrop of dogwood blossoms lining one side of Cleveland Field, gave spectators a chance to see how Coach Wright Bazemore’s prospects for next season shaped up after a month of practicing. Demonstrating a balanced attack of running and passing, the Will-Bes led by offensive leaders Don Golden, Larry Howell, and Joe Bell put on a show that provided 28 points for the ’Cats. Bo Blalock, Doug Murajda, and Walter Jones, the defensive stop ’em crew’, kept the highly rated Has-Beens from crossing the goal line. ABOVE: 'Cats don helmets and pads for head-knocking drills over Baker of Columbus. BELOW: In the Has-Been, Will-Re at the Twin Lakes football camp. RIGHT: Two junior high fans fracas, defensive end Jeffrey Jenkins helps stop senior Jerry leave Cleveland Field after the Wildcats’ rain-drenched victory Greene. I A-OOStj jvtoosri 'i yoosrj 1 svv.oos NM- OOSr, ivUJOS, i l_00Si Old Barn Inspires Hoopslers FRONT ROW: Ralph Puckett, Mark DiBois, Gary Dove, Bo Charles Greene. BACK ROW: Coach Jack Rudolph, Guy York, Blalock, Jerry Baker, Greg Quattlebaum. MIDDLE ROW: Don Golden. Malcolm Liles, Benjie Webb, Timmy Brogden, Al Golden, manager, Phil Metzger, Danny Bennett, Mike Coach Joe Wilson. Williams, Ronnie Pitcock, Frank Deming, Larry Griner, Coach SCOREBOARD: Valdosta... ....57 Dougherty . . 69 63 . . 53 Valdosta. .. ....58 Warner Robins .. .. 50 Valdosta. .. ....66 Mark Smith . . 61 Valdosta... ....30 Berrien County .. .. 68 Valdosta... ....49 Lanier .. 55 Valdosta. .. ....61 Willingham .. 77 Valdosta. . . ....56 Moultrie .. 68 Valdosta. .. ....80 Thomasville .. 71 Valdosta... 77 Albany . . 86 Valdosta. .. ....95 Willingham .. 82 Valdosta. .. 71 Tifton . 59 Valdosta... ....76 Dougherty .. 69 Valdosta. .. 57 Albany . 83 Valdosta. .. 70 Berrien County . .. 68 Valdosta. .. 86 Warner Robins .. .. 74 Valdosta. .. Lanier .. 79 Valdosta. .. ....84 Moultrie .. 71 Valdosta. .. Thomasville .... . 47 Invitational Tournament Valdosta. .. Ware County ... .. 48 Valdosta. .. 72 Lohi . 60 Al Region Tournament Valdosta. .. 67 Mark Smith .... .. 76 Perhaps the Old Barn knew that this would be its last season in service for basketball games. Or it may be that the Wildcat hoopsters felt that they owed the venerable building a parting tribute. Whatever the reason, the old gym and Coach Joe Wilson’s basketball five teamed up for an 11-8 chart and at the same time furnished excitement for fans and satisfaction for players and cheer- leaders. Led by seniors Malcolm Liles, Guy York, Danny Bennett, Phil Metzger, Larry Griner and by sopho- more Don Golden, the ’Cats rolled to the best region record compiled by a VHS basketball team in several years. Season highlights came early when on successive out-of-town trips the ’Cats defeated Warner Robins and Mark Smith of Macon. For the final home game fans decorated the Old Barn with nostalgic signs of farewell. Luckily the sub-region tournament was held in the gym at Abraham Baldwin Junior College, Tifton, Georgia. Rafters of the old gym might have sagged in dis- appointment at the 67-76 defeat the ’Cats took from Mark Smith in this contest. FRONT ROW: Pinna Horis, Cathy Pipkin, Nan Miller, Marcia Stephenson, Debbie Stephenson, Debbie Griffin, Coach IT'. E. Datis. BACK ROW': Karen Noles. Kay Her- ring. Jennifer Salter, Patti Huckaby, Sara Stickley, Debbie Dean, Leigh Pendleton. BOTTOM, LEFT: Kitten forward Diana Roris, showing typical Kitten scrappiness, ont-jnmps her opponent. TOP. RIGHT: Little Laurie Bennett helps cheerleaders Susan Crago, Shirlee Sainz, and Phyllis Hiers keep the basketball spirit going. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Jenni- fer Salter scrambles for the ball against the Albany defense. SCOREBOARD: Valdosta. 47 Ceorgia Christian . . 40 Valdosta. 65 Dougherty County . . 39 Valdosta. 43 Tift County . 55 Valdosta. 40 Warner Robins ... . 43 Valdosta. 36 Berrien . 59 Valdosta. 60 Lanier County .. . . . 44 Valdosta. 59 Moultrie . 39 Valdosta. 60 Thomasville . 38 Valdosta. 52 Albany 43 Valdosta. 61 Tift County . 50 Valdosta. 75 Dougherty County . . 56 Valdosta. 60 Albany 45 Valdosta. 25 Berrien . 43 Valdosta. 67 Warner Robins ... . 62 Valdosta. 63 Moultrie 32 Valdosta. 35 Thomasville 42 Valdosta. 48 Moultrie . 35 Valdosta. 43 Tift County 39 STATE AAA TOURNAMENT Valdosta. 43 Robert E. Lee ... . 52 70 Kittens Clew Wey to Tourney Something happened every time Coach W. E. Davis’s girls put on basketball uniforms. Instead of mild-mannered ladies, they became clawing Wild- kittens, full of scrap and vigor. They sowed plenty of fight in all their contests— even when they lost. In game after game, forwards Diana Boris, Jennifer Salter, and Patti Huckaby poured in the points, while guards Sara Stickley, Leigh Pendleton, and Karen Noles did most of the defensive work. Other members of the team gave them equally-spirited support. After losing their first Region I-AAA tournament game to Tift County, the Kittens went on to defeat Moultrie’s Packerettes and cop a state tournament berth. While all this action sent the girls to the tourna- ment at Thomaston, they lost their first game to Robert E. Lee and bowed out of the competition. 71 Ball Control Makes Difference When a championship crown is up for bids, hands make the difference. With both the boys and girls closing out their hardwood campaigns in the win- ning column, ball handling was more than ever a contributing factor. At the Tifton tourney to determine region I-AAA standings, Coach Joe Wilson’s ’Cats were six points behind and 27 seconds from defeat when the hands of Phil Metzger and Malcolm Liles tossed in two free throws and a field goal to tie the score with Mark Smith and give the Wildcat quintet a 14-10 record. Valdosta’s Kittens posted a 48-35 over Moultrie in the Macon playoffs to clinch the number two slot on the region chart. ’Dosta was lagging by 8 points in the third quarter when the hands of Jennifer Salter and Diana Boris unleashed a 12 point bombard- ment from the charity line to plot a victory. In a season in which Valdosta chalked up more wins than losses, hands did make a difference. ABOVE: Mike Williams has a firm grip on the ball as he drives for a lay-up against Tift County. BELOW: Surrounded by out- stretched Tift hands, Diana Boris looks for an outlet. OPPOSITE: Despite his burst of speed, Don Golden remains in secure possession of the ball as he drives down-court. 72 Feet Propel Hookers' Gemes Into Action Feet are the foundation of a basketball game because they give players balance and ballast. They propel the body into action and position it at rest. They helped the Wildcats and Kittens in many tight spots. As reflexes stirred the feet to action, players poised for jump halls or follow throughs. Then at the right moment, the hoopsters galloped into the chase down court. Feet helped forwards Malcolm Liles, Diana Boris, Jennifer Salter, and Patti Huckaby steal balls. Guards Sara Stickley, Karen Noles, and Leigh Pendleton, Mike Williams, and Danny Bennett bal- anced like ballet dancers as they blocked opposing plays. Spring in feet and leg muscles made it possible for each boy on the Wildcat five to average standing jumps of two feet. Guy York, center, bettered this average for a record of two and a half feet. 74 VSS?«1 FAR LEFT: Albany Squaws grapple with Kittens to regain lost ball. Kitten Diana Boris waits for results of play. CENTER: Timmy Brogden watches as Malcolm Liles fights with Thomasville Bulldogs for free ball. TOP, RICHT: Diana Boris and an Albany player poise to spring into middle of fray. LOWER, RIGHT: Official keeps pace with players in Thomasville game. 75 Tennis players often looked like ballet dancers as they balanced on their toes and moved about the courts. But when they slammed serves and volleyed balls across the net. they proved that they were athletes, not dancers. Coach Julian LeFiles’ netters, led by Mac Mackey, John Anderson, and Steve Lincoln, closed out the season, 1-5 . In the sub-region playoffs, the number one doubles combo of Mac Mackey and Steve Lin- coln knocked out Moultrie and Warner Robins before falling to Albany in the semifinals. But the number two doubles team of Jeff Slocum and John Anderson, as well as the two top singles players, David Bullock and Steve Bishop, met defeat in first-round action of the region play. Girl netters posted a 2-4 season record. They won matches played against Nashville and Albany. Loretta Halter and Sharon Stalvey reached the quarter finals in region play. Mrs. Paul Sumner coached the girls and guided them through the matches. But they had started plans and practice under the teaching of Mrs. Alan Hoffman, who moved away at Christmas. Tennis Teems S em Serves, Volleys 76 TOP, LEFT: Lynn Phillips, Redda Halter, Sandra Stalvey, Sharon Stalvey, Connie Ridley, compose the Racquette Club. BOTTOM, LEFT: Coach Julian Le- Files poses with Steve Lincoln, Mac Mackey, David Bullock, W Ae Phillips, Jerry La Montague, Steve Bishop, Jeff Slocum, and Pate Edwards. ABOVE: Sharon Stalvey, with the grace of a ballerina, returns a serve. 77 ABOVE, RIGHT: David Bullock Hatches and waits for his over the net. BELOW: Steve Bishop powers a blazing opponents serve. Next, he bounds out to slam the ball serve. Boys Power Serves, Returns 78 Golfers Take Exercise, No! Triumphs When they went out for practice sessions and for meets, the VHS golf players got plenty of exercise. They swung, drove, putted—sliced sometimes—and walked miles over the greens. But all of this motion did not add up to a winning combination, for the team posted a 2-5 season record and finished fifth in the region meet at Tifton. Signs of what was to come appeared when the linksmen opened their season on April 4 against Coffee County and lost by thirty strokes, with the score 307-337. Rebounding from this initial defeat, the team placed first in a three-team home meet. By carding a 321 score, the golfers defeated Brooks County and Moultrie. In this match Roger Budd took individual honors with a 74. But both individual and team scores continued high—too high—during the remainder of the season that saw the golfing ’Cats take only one other win. ABOVE: Golfers Don Gerlock. Dutton Miller; John Walker, Marvin Dickey, and Bruce Pearlman discuss the course they will play on before a match. BELOW: Members of the golf team with Coach Julian LeFiles ar.e Marvin Dickey, Don Gerlock. John Walker, Bruce Pearlman, and Dutton Miller. NOT PICTURED: Roger Budd. 79 Thindads Show Off Mew Track ABOVE, FRONT ROW: Jerry Baker, Jim Christy, Tom Holtt Philip Skoropat, Mike Williams, fi«r Greer, Greg Quattlebauniy Larry Howell. MIDDLE ROW: Harry Skoropat, Harry Pilkington, fio Wiggins, Jeffrey Jenkins, LaVictor Lipscomb, Dai id Roddey, John Nestler, Mike Beck, Joe Bell. BALK ROW: Johnny Holton, Benjie Webb, Scoot- er Singletary, fio Blalock, erry Greene, Jerry NeaL manager; Sissie McCrary, scorekeeper; Brother Shenton, Benjie Meeks, Robert Koncart Mark Dibois, Aaron Holder, Coach Charles Greene. CENTER, LEPr: Mike Beck, itAo placed first in triple-jump and broad jump, braces for a landing after an eighteen-foot jump. CENTER, RIGHT: Harry Pilkington strains as he leaps in the low-hurdle event. BELOW: Aaron Holder, Harry Skoropat. LaVictor Lipscomb, «n Jeffery Jenkins spot the camera as they run the 440. FAR RIGHT: Harry Pilkington goes up and over to the amazement of VHS students Greg Quattle- baum. Bob Wiggins, Philip Skoropat, Jerry Baker, o m Nestler. Harry Skoropat, Benjie Meeks, Aaron Holder, LaVictor Lipscomb, an oe fie . 80 New things appeal. New clothes and late model cars often prompt people to show off. This principle was applied in the spring to one of the oldest sports—track—when Valdosta High School’s thinclads ran on a new track. In previous seasons the track team had used the rim of Cleveland Field, the football gridiron. But on the new track, constructed at Valdosta Junior High for both junior and senior high runners, the team sprinted away for a show-off record. By piling up a total of six victories, two second places, and two third places, they managed to take second place in the sub-region standings and sent ten boys to the region meet in Columbus. Outstanding members of the team were Mike Beck and John Nestler in the broad and triple jump, Mark Dibois and Tom Holt in the discus, and Robert Koncar in the shot. Larry Howell, Joe Bell, Harry Pilkington, and Jerry Green made up the sprint corps, running the •140 relay, 100-yard .dash, 220-yard dash, and low hurdles respectively. In the region meet Valdosta took sixth place in a meet of fifteen teams, with one first place, two third places, one fourth place, and two fifth places. Mike Beck went to the state meet, where he placed sixth in the triple jump. 81 ABOVE, FRONT ROW: Chip Bounds, Joe Clary, Glenn Williams, Don Golden, Jerry Dennis, Jim Clary. MIDDLE ROW: Jim Hull, Alan Golden, Ronnie Pitcock, Chip Hall, Ralph Starling, Marty LeFiles. LAST ROW: Coach Joe Wilson, Frank Deming, Gary Dove, Bobby McCrary, Phil Metzger, Jack Berry, Bob Bolton, Billy Gandy, Coach Jack Rudolph. RIGHT: Batters Bobby Mc- Crary, Bob Bolton, Jim Hall, Phil Metzger. OPPOSITE: Bobby McCrary waits for the ball. FAR RIGHT: Pitchers Marty LeFiles, Chip Hall, Glenn Williams. 82 Bate Crack hr Diamond Wine “Take me out to the ballgame” may be an old- fashioned song, hut when the bats started cracking at Pendleton Park in early April, scores of students left school at 3:20 and hurried out to watch the Wildcat nine take on region foes. There they saw Don Golden and Ronnie Pitcock, leading hitters for the ’Cats, swing and hit to pile up batting averages of .422 and .429. They also saw samples of the stinging pitches that Tiger Williams tossed for five wins, two losses, and seventy strike-outs. Or the pitcher might have been Chip Hall, who had a season record of four wins, three losses, and fifty-one strike-outs. Fans who cheered the ’Cats at home games later applauded the season record of nine wins and five losses that secured for the team a second-place berth in Region I-AAA south. Region coaches and newspapers awarded all- region honors to Tiger Williams and Don Golden; they gave honorable mention ratings to Don Pit- cock, Jim Hall, and Ralph Starling. Coaches Jack Rudolph and Joe Wilson served as team mentors. 83 CLUBS RECRUIT MEMBERS, PROMOTE SERVICE VENTURES - SERVING CLUBS Stories to write, layouts to draw, and headlines to count kept the Outlook staff on the go. During ten periods of frenzied action preceding each deadline, the staff prepared routine news and a few surprises for readers. To keep up with the Taller, whose purpose was “to enliven mere news with gossip,” the Outlook put out on March 29 the Penny Pincher, a fake paper full of trivia. Then on April 1, the staff delivered the unexpected copies of the real Outlook to confused students. At Christmas the paper was printed in green in keeping with the season spirit. Efforts of this paper did not go unrewarded, for the Dosta Outlook received a first place rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and a Certificate of Distinction from the Georgia Scholas- tic Press Association. Vicki Clayton edited the Outlook, and Mrs. Harry Wolinski served as advisor. ABOVE: Carolyn May, business manager, bal- ances her book. TOP, RIGHT: In journalism class, Mrs. Harry Wolinski, Outlook advisor, checks a layout drawn by Genie Wright, while Steve Bishop works out an ad page. BOTTOM, RICHT: While classes are out at lunch, Vicki Clayton, editor, and Billy Lastinger, news editor, distribute finished copies of the Outlook. 86 Claudia Collins, Malcolm Liles, Carolyn Landey, Juana Caudle, Billy Lastinger, Vicki Clayton, and Carolyn May do paste-ups jor the April 30 paper. 87 ABOVE: Beta Club members are, FIRST ROW: Sally McCoy, Mary Riggle, Bonnie Goans, Gretchen Smith, Jani Shirah, Lucretia Hamill, Marsha Smith, Erin Sherman, Liz Sparger, Gail Stokes. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Landey, Maxine Griner, Vicki Smith, Kathy Adams, Cathy Minor, Vicki Clayton, Susan Eanes, Sandra Rowe, Ginny Bridges. THIRD ROW: Fred Pavilikowski, Billy Keller, Don George, Rod Holland, Wes Davis, Billy Carmichael, Marty LeFiles, David Hobbs, Danny Bennett, Hank Moseley, Bobby Martin, and Ricky Keller. MIDDLE: Rod Holland explains the Distributive principle of algebra to Scott Bretzche and Larry Whitten. BOTTOM: Carolyn Landey tutors after school. Bela Offers Tu oring Services Any club must have a reason to justify its meet- ings. Under the guidance of Mrs. Patsy Roberts, the Beta Club this year decided to concentrate on scholarship and use the many talents of its members to help all students at Valdosta High School. Tutoring students before and after school was the Betas’ major project. They offered coaching to anyone needing help in such subjects as senior English, Math V, chemistry, and physics. In keeping with another of the tenets of their creed, they promoted patriotism by purchasing flags for all home rooms. One change in the club’s projected plans for the year was made when the talent show was cancelled after few students indicated an interest in par- ticipating in this event. Although they did not have the talent show, club members will he able to look back on this as the year for one achievement: revision of the constitu- tion. In keeping with changes made, grades are averaged nowr on a semester rather than a six-weeks’ basis. Before the end of the school year, thirty members attended the banquet held at Ashley Oaks. Mrs. Frances Worstall, last year’s advisor, was the guest speaker. Officers for the year were Carolyn Landey, presi- dent; Sally McCoy, vice-president; Gail Stokes, secretary; and Billy Keller, treasurer. 88 Fuiure Teachers Mix Study, Action TOP: FT A members listen qs Vicki Clayton tells of her ex- periences at the summer in- stitute at Northwestern llni. versity in Chicago. Club mem- bers present are, BACK ROW: Sara Gatewood; Kynette Be- thea; Susan Eanes, presi- dent; Jan George; Mrs. Her- chel Hamill and Miss Elaine Vann, advisors. MIDDLE ROW: Christine Smith, chap- lain; Barbara Murajda; Sher- ri Holman; Joann Beggs; Loretta Halter; Dianne Male- rich. FRONT. ROW: Debi Senzig, vice-president; Pat Grimes; Linda Pipkin; Jana Davis, secretary-treasurer; and Vicki Clayton, social chair- man. MIDDLE: Debi Senzig acts as teacher on the FT A float. BOTTOM: The Serena- des perform at chapel. Teaching is a career which combines work with fun. In preparing for this career, members of the Future Teachers of America Club applied this above definition when they combined study with action. Along with their busy schedules of grading papers, preparing bulletin boards, keeping rec- ords, cleaning boards, and sponsoring a study campaign for American Education Week, club members also found time for a lighter note. They entered a float in the Homecoming Parade and 'sponsored a musical chapel program, at which the Serenaders from Valdosta State College entertained. Earlier in the year, the club sponsored a chapel program consisting of a panel of four Valdosta citizens, who spoke during National Vocational Guidance Week on their specific fields varying from journalism to x-ray technology. 89 'When in Rome . . . Qeys Lefin Club “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” This phrase, familiar to students everywhere, was brought to life by Valdosta High School’s Latin Club. Re- sides the necessary knowledge of declensions of nouns, tenses of verbs, and an extensive Latin vocabulary, the Latin students also learned the customs and habits of people in ancient Rome. By using this knowledge, they were able to re- create the atmosphere of the Eternal City in their chapel programs and for a Homecoming float. Presented as an authentic newscast, the chapel program told of such events as the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the elopement of Paris and Helen of Troy. For their Homecoming theme, they used Happi- ness Is Conquering the Enemy. Dressed in tradi- tional Roman togas and carrying swords and spears, they led captive slaves in the Homecoming parade. Officers Liz Sparger, president; Kathryn Smother- man, vice-president; Ginny Price, secretary; and William Mackey, treasurer, contributed to the suc- cess of all Latin Club projects. At I.atin Club chapel program, Paris, Kenny Harris, gazes at Venus, Angela Hughes, after declaring her the most beautiful girl in the world. Members of the Latin Club are, FRONT ROW: Ginny Bridges, Sandra Howe, Angela Hughes, Beverly Newlin, Liz Sparger, Debbie Blanton. Sheryl Scott, Vicki Pearlman, Lynn Knighton, Mary Shirah. Ginny Brice, Kathryn Smoth- erman. MIDDLE ROW: Marcia Smith, Lucretia Hamill, Angela fCctherington. Carolyn Arnold, Tekla Crawford, Lilian Kilpatrick, Vicki Smith, Ginny Beck, Marlene Carter, Mary Tillman, Mrs. A. C. Wisenbaker. BACK ROW: Steve DeCange. Jesse McBey, David Boddey, Bob W'iggins, Kenny Harris, William McKey. 90 Language Club Takes French Line Members of the French Club are, ABOVE, TOP ROW: Joann Beggs. Billy Keller, Lynn Phillips, Horace Stephen- Erin Sherman, Gayle Green, Idella Moore, Gail Stokes, son, Mona Richards, Sally McCoy. FRONT ROW: Don Robbi Blanton, Sissie K'illiams, Ann Bernard, Kathy Gerlock, Max Stephenson. Veatch. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Clyde Connell, Judy Ixmdey, BELOW: Mark Dibois plays background music, while Max Stephenson surveys the passing scene at the French Club chapel program. Not everyone can afford the time and money necessary to take the French Line to France. But, aided by students who have lived abroad, members of the Valdosta High School French Club traveled vicariously to this country at their regular meetings. By means of lectures and illustrations, they strolled along the quais of the Seine River and visited such famous attractions as the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. After gathering interesting information about France, members presented an outdoor cafe skit in chapel. This program centered around the reactions of two American tourists visiting France for the first time. As a climax to the program, Mademoiselle Helene Roland, exchange student at Valdosta State College, answered questions concerning differences in the lives of young people in her native country and in the United States. Billy Keller, as president of the club, served as tour coordinator, assisted by Robbie Blanton, vice-president; Idella Moore, secretary; Don Gerlock, treasurer; Pascal Nelson, chaplain, and Mrs. Clyde Connell, advisor. Sandapur Staff Varies Theme,, TOP, LEFT: Before starting the last hundred pages, the staff has one wild picture-tossing spree involving Bobby Martin, Joann Colwell, Susan Eanes, Steve Bishop, Billy Keller, Genie Wright, and Ethel Page. Mrs. Wolinski wields an ineffectual ruler. BOTTOM, LEFT: Sports editor Billy Keller points out a good picture location to Ethel Page, club editor, and to Bobby Martin, faculty and curriculum editor. TOP, CENTER: Genie Wright and Joann Colwell, sophomore and junior class editors, offer suggestions for a layout to Kitty Crane, senior class editor. BOTTOM, CENTER: Steve Bishop, business manager, enters in his ledger the names of students who bought annuals. TOP, RIGHT: Assistant editor Paula Buckner shows Mr. Bridges how to pose for a special picture. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Susan Eanes, editor, checks finished pages in the dummy with the little black book. 9? MoveQ Qtow as Turtle Dylan Thomas, a famous poet, selected time and death as recurrent themes in his works. But he chose to vary these themes somewhat from the traditional pattern employed by other writers. This year the Sandspur staff selected motion as the theme of the 1968 annual. As in Thomas’s writ- ings, the activity of the staff similarly reflected a variation of the theme in that it did not exactly keep up with the typical VHS motion. Instead, staff members crept at a snail’s pace—or rather, at a turtle’s pace—to complete the book. Selling ads, drawing layouts, writing copy—these were some of the slow' motions involved in the preparation of Sandspur ’68. In the familiar tale of the hare and the tortoise, the slow but steady mover was the one who finished the race. Perhaps this was the intention of the staff in varying their theme. No racer, particularly a turtle, can expect to get ahead without a mascot. Staff members relied on the faithfulness of photographer Larry Bookman, and the advice and guidance of Mrs. Harry Wolinski, who constantly encouraged them to speed things up. 93 Cheerleaders Ride Wheel of Enihueiasm Although the Cheerleaders did not actually ride bicycles during the football campaign, they did bounce through the halls of VHS, selling spirit rib- bons and urging students to attend the football games. They also held pep rallies every Friday and decorated Cleveland Field before each game. Always eager to assist the Cheerleaders, the Pep Club filled a special section at pep rallies and gave a prize for the best display signs put up before games. Becky Copeland was captain of the Cheerleaders and president of the Pep Club, while Janice Coats served as co-captain of the Cheerleaders and vice- president of the Pep Club. Another interesting feature of this year’s Pep Club was the number of boys interested in the activities of the club. There were twelve official members and many unofficial boosters as compared to one masculine member last year. 1. Barbara Bower 2. Sissie McCrary 3. Becky Copeland 4. Shirlee Sainx 5. Janice Coal 6. Julie Vcatch 7. Paula Buckner 8. Jan Howell 9. Jill Townsend 10. Sara Stickley 11. Joy Parrish 12. Susan Scruggs 13. Mindy Cadou 14. Mary Shirah 15. Janet Hiers 16. Sheryl Scott 17. Anne Paine 18. Julie Scott 19. Martiel Sineath 20. Starr Runyon 21. Debbie Srnzig 22. Nancy Griffin 23. Anne Bernard 24. Jan Howell 25. Phyllis Hiera 26. Carolyn May 27. Jani Shirah 28. Debbie Dean 29. Carol Blalock 30. Susan Crago 31. Penny Thomas 32. Jennifer Salter 33. Jeannie Beck 34. Linda Simpson 35. Marianne Tillman 36. Teresa Sherwood 37. Kathryn Smotherman 38. I.ynn Knighton 39. Cinny Price 40. Sherrie Holman 41. Idclla Moore 42. Jan Greene 43. Ginger Volosen 44. Kathy Adams 45. Karen Noles 46. Debbie Patterson 47. Patsy Mullis 48. Brenda Davis 49. Patti Huckaby 50. Kathy Pipkin 51. Nan Miller 52. Anne Patten 53. Lillian Kilpatrick 54. Tekla Crawford 55. Cheryl Cauthan 56. Marlene Carter 57. Scarlet Caldwell 58. Judy Carter 59. Marsha Norris 60. Kathy Malone 61. Karen Kausman 62. Larry Whitten 63. Linda Gunter 64. Susan Hobbs 65. Sandra Hubble 66. Linda Davis 67. Paula Masdon 68. Karen Herrington 69. Donald Dayton 70. Debbie McGowan 71. Steve Bishop 72. Judy Wallace 73. Vicki Smith 74. Jan Webb 75. Michael Brumbaugh 76. Calvin Rouse 77. Robert Yale 78. David Yale 79. Mrs. Charles Leonard 80. David Bullock 81. Tommy Davis 82. Mike Brantley 83. Robert Breton 84. Tommy Cato 85. Monty Caldwell 86. Frankie Norman 87. Shirley Hughes 88. Jana Davis ■� - 89. Kay Black 90. Mary Lou Rogers 97. Cindy Reid 92. Karen Pitts 93. Loretta Halter 94. Sherri Nijem 101. Hank Minor 102. John Roberts 103. Hamp Bell 104. Joe Staley 105. Wayne Exum 106. Diana Boris 95. Phyllis Karlip 96. Kathy Smith 97. Kelly Martin 98. Susan Clary 99. Mr. James Copeland 100. Jimmy Hiers 94 . . . Pep Club Gives Assistance 95 ABOVE, Priscilla Wilson, Gretchen Smith, Marty LeFiles, Steve Bishop, Susan Eanes, and Jani Shirah tidy the teachers’ lounge prior to redecorating. Student Council Spreads Joy Jesters at Medieval courts had the job of keep- ing both king and court happy. Present day comedi- ans have the same purpose. Spreading happiness is their special talent. Student Council members this year fulfilled a similar function. Without being jesters or co- medians, they made teachers and students alike happy. Even the theme chosen for Homecoming— Happiness Is ...—emphasized the club’s determina- tion to spread joy. To keep teachers happy, council members bought new furniture for the teachers’ lounge. For this purchase, the club collected green stamps from all students. Each teacher also received birthday flowers and candy, on Valentine’s Day. To keep students happy, the club sponsored orientation sessions for sophomores and other new students. With the help of home room representa- tives, council members planned theme, decorations and details for Homecoming. As a new venture, the council promoted a spirit trophy contest. They used funds earned from the sale of jerseys to buy the trophy which was pre- sented to the class with the most Wildcat spirit. At Christmas the Student Council sent cheer be- yond the confines of the school by sponsoring a food drive. RIGHT, Student Council members listen as Priscilla Wilson, president, discusses projects. At this meeting all members were present. They are, FIRST ROW: Jani Shirah, secretary; Jan Howell; Marly LeFiles; Steve Bishop. SECOND ROW: Donald Davis, vice-president; Gretchen Smith; Susan Eanes; Angela Wetherington; Vicki Smith. THIRD ROW: Sally McCoy, Jim Branam, Judy Hunt, Anne Paine, and Julie Scott. 96 TOP LEFT: Priscilla Wilson, Student Council president, prepares to make the morning announcements. ABOVE: Jim Branan and Judy Hunt, junior Student Council mem- bers, help Genie Wright move a gigantic picture of Snoopy —one of the Many Homecoming decorations. BOTTOM LEFT: .l rs. W. E. Wisenbaker performs one of her varied duties as Student Council advisor by serving Claudia Collins and Marty LeFiles at the Home- coming Dance. 97 [?R Students Rotate RICHT: Billy Lastinger, Con- nie Pale, Stuart Spenser, Dicky Sirmans, Melanie Tu- dor, Monty Caldwell, Diane Stephenson, Alan Simpson, and Jan If'ebb wait to enter a local supermarket. BELOW, LEFT: Mr. Glenn beams as he presents Linda Simpson with a special DF. award on honors day. BELOW, RIGHT: Second year DE students Lin- da Homage, Shirley Hughes, Susan Sweek. Maxine Griner, Billy Ganas, Charlie Parrish, Lamar Knighton, Glenn Ad- kins, and Rebecca Lassiter pose with Alphonso the man- nequin. Like the wheels of a motorcycle or a supermarket cart, Distributive Education members rotated be- tween jobs and classes. As the wheel turned and fourth period arrived, DE students left school activities and concentrated on jobs. They put so much effort into their work that the VHS DE Club was named second in the state at the convention in Atlanta. Roger Budd, state DE president, gave assistance to the local president Wayne Blanton to keep the club running smoothly. Other honored DE people were Darrell Glass, first in state for speech; Roger Budd, second in state for student of the year; and Helen Montague, who attended the National Convention in Houston, Texas, in April. 98 BebwQen Classes, Jobs 1. Teresa Kent 2. Johnny Langdale 3. Marvin Dickey 4. Kathy Sims 5. Dianne Taylor 6. Faye Vickers 7. Phyllis Hiers 8. Janice Coats 9. Mary Moore 10. Barbara Bunch 11. Charlotte George 12. Helen Montague 13. Marilyn Miginnis 14. Dianne O’Quinn 15. Ray Knighton 16. Harvy Duncan 17. Philip Selph 18. Stuart Spenser 19. Susan Sweek 20. Kelly Martin 21. Jimmy Hiers 22. Barbara Mead 23. Kathy Coleman 24. Connie Pate 25. Jimmy Jeter 26. Craig Darden 27. Melanie Tudor 28. Jan Webb 29. Diane Stephenson 30. Dewayne Speer 31. Gary Childree 32. Jack Bennett 33. Bill Malone 34. Tanya Webb 35. Donald McCrary 36. Jay Mullis CENTER: Local president tf'aync Blanton and state presi- dent Roger Rudd assist sweetheart Janice Coats in starting a motorcycle. BOTTOM: Led by Mr. Bill Glenn, Paula Ramey. Terry Bennett. Linda Simpson, Earl Becton, Jackie Huff, Darrell Glass, and Peggy Sikes ride motor scooters to demonstrate DE enthusiasm. 99 PivQrQQ Jobs KeQp Club Busy When they went to their jobs each day, members of the Diversified Cooperative Training Club put into action the first part of the group’s name. They worked as auto mechanics, nurse’s aides, filling station workers, receptionists for doctors and vet- erinarians. One boy was a blacksmith. But when club members performed as an organiza- tion, they exemplified the second word—cooperative. They worked as a unit to help the DE and FTA Clubs sponsor the morning career conferences, held October 22-28. For their part of this series of meet- ings, DCT members securer! speakers to talk to stu- dents about architecture, nursing, and auto me- chanics. Again they cooperated with one another to hold their annual Employer-Employee banquet in No- vember. At this affair they presented awards for continuous club support to Dr. Loyce Turner, Dr. L. K. Newlin, and Mr. Ken Lowery, administrator of Pineview General Hospital. In February the club sponsored the Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Contest, which was won by Coach Jack Rudolph and Mrs. Tommy Roberts. Three members represented the club at the district meeting in Waycross. And each brought home an award: Buddy Beasley won a superior rating for his job manual; Byron Glover, good for his speech; and Janie Sansberry received an excellent rating in job interview. Buddy Beasley followed his district triumph with a win at the state convention in Atlanta. His job manual was again judged superior. Officers for the first semester were Doris Pen- nington, president; Mike Garwood, vice-president; Karen W’arren, reporter; Charles Griffin, historian; Janie Sansberry, secretary; Susan Clary, treasurer; Gary Dallas, parliamentarian; and Byron Glover, chaplain. 100 OPPOSITE PACE, TOP, FIRST ROW: Linda Beck, Lynn Langdale, Danny Rodgers, Chan McElvey, Britt Watson, Jan Phillips, Benny Fryslie, Janie Sansberry, Doris Penning- ton, Karla Sinclair, Susan Clary. SECOND ROW: Sara Williamson, Karen Warren, Sam Mangum, John Sutphin, Julian McDonald, Byron Glover, Marvin Courson. Tony DeCange, David Bynum, Bud Thomas, Alan Deuley, Robert Ward, Margaret Langdale. THIRD ROW: Kathy Marshall, Buddy Beasley, Bob Moore, Gary Dallas, Dennis Smith, Phillip Ashcom, Mike Garwood, Mr. James Horn, advisor, Jerry DeLoach, Joe Hall, Jim Sineath. BOTTOM: Margaret Langdale, a nurse's aide at Pineview General Hospital, carries a patient's supper tray. ABOVE: Alan Deuley. who is employed at several stables around Valdosta, shoes a horse. RIGHT: This year's second semester officers include Penny Fryslie, treasurer: Jan Phillips, vice-president; Sara Williamson, chaplain; Doris Pennington, president; Janie Sansberry, secretary; and Alan Deuley, parliamentarian. 101 ABOVE, FIRST ROW: Dianna Williamson, Claudia Col- lins, Robbi Blanton, Sally McCoy, Erin Sherman, Juana Caudle, Lynn Phillips, Idella Moore, Gail Stokes, Grelchen Smith. SECOND ROW: Karen Zatyko, Paula Masden, Marcia Dennis, Brenda Martin, Sylvia Kessler, Angela Hughes, Brenda Davis, Elizabeth Jackson, Ginny Bridges. THIRD ROW: Ginny Price, Karen Herrington, Nita Till- man, Judi Wall ace, Jenny Johnson, Tekla Crawford, Linda Davis, Sandra Rowe, Jani Shirah. FOURTH ROW: Sherri Holman, Dee Patten, Debbie McGowan, Ann Patten, Kathy Smotherman, Julie Scott, Priscilla Wilson. BELOW: Snoopy rides atop the winning Tri-Hi-Y float at the Homecoming game. OPPOSITE PAGE: Gretchen Smith accepts the Club-of-the-Year award from DE president Wayne Blanton. Tri-Hi- Y Implements Service Motto “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character” is the purpose of one of the most outstanding clubs at VHS, the Tri-Hi-Y. Because this club efficiently upheld its motto, the members captured various honors. Long hours of stuffing napkins in chickenwire, painting, and pray- ing were rewarded by a blue-ribbon placed on their Homecoming float. Receiving the Southwest District Club-of-the-Year award was the year’s highlight. This plaque was presented to President Gretchen Smith by Dr. Joseph Durrenburger in Honors Day chapel. As a service club, the Tri-Hi-Y undertook nu- merous projects for the city and school. They painted the Fine Arts Center in September. No- vember was highlighted by selling poppies for the American Legion. At McKey Park they held a fair to help under- privileged children. Side shows were go-fishing, throwing rings, and bobbin’ apples. In December there were shoe shines, and in March, Faculty Fallout, a teacher talent show. President of the club was Gretchen Smith. Erin Sherman, president-elect, wras chosen first vice-presi- dent for the Southwest District. 103 ABOVE: Hilly Carmichael, David Roddey, Jim Colsen, Horace Sephenson, Max Stephenson, Steve Bishop, Harry Copeland, and Freddy Norris admire the roses planted by the Interact Club. BELOW, LEFT: Senior Julie Veatch adds a feminine touch to all Interact meetings. BELOW: Interact Club president Steve Bishop introduces upcoming president Max Stephenson as Horace Stephenson and spon- sor Stanley Bishop look on. Interact Club Executes Rotary Ideals Interact was still feeling growing pains in its second year. Because the club roster was small, members had to work twice as hard on projects. Undaunted, these boys took part in a “get out and vote” project. In December they held a rummage sale to raise money for the club. They also cared for the roses they planted last year on the front campus. Because the Rotary Club sponsors Interact, each week several members attended the Rotary luncheon at the Country Club. There they learned of the ideals basic to this civic club. In each classroom they noted the Four Way Test plaques given several years ago by Rotary. These stand as a constant reminder of the ideals of this club. These four principles are Is it the truth? Is it fair? Will it build good will? Will it he beneficial? President this year is Steve Bishop; vice-president, Harry Copeland; secretary, Billy Carmichial; treas- urer, David- Roddey. Max Stephenson, president- elect, was elected lieutenant-governor of the sixth district. 104 Key Club Poes No! Shun Trouble At Easter the Key Club sold baby chicks as a project. BELOW: King Smith shows a biddy to a delighted buyer. 105 ABOVE, SEATED: Hank Moseley, Steve Lincoln, president, Leigh Pendleton, sweetheart, Larry Brandon, Richard Cowart. MIDDLE KOW: Bobby Stevens, King Smith, Marvin Dickey, William Mackey, Gary Blanton, Hank Minor, Clem Brannen, Marty LeF'les, Chip Bounds. BACK ROW: Donald Davis, Lane Giddens, Malcolm Liles, Mac Mackey, Danny Bennett, Wesley Blanchard, Stan Coppage, Mr. James Copeland, advisor. BELOW: During Honors Day, Mr. Copeland congratulates Danny Bennett, winner oj the Key Club scholarship. Bui Firmly FsceQ Obsfac ee Early in the year the Key Club decided to support every activity at Valdosta High School but not to seek publicity. Standing on Emerson’s statement that “there is no end to the things which may be accomplished if no one cares who receives the credit, club members did not turn their backs on issues and problems but on the limelight. Their activities, however, kept the school aware of the existence of this group. In a chapel program they introduced to the student body Mr. James Foster Goolsby, new superintendent of city schools. On the first day of school they erected a welcome sign above the front doorway of the school. In other activities these boys carried out the ideals of Kiwanis, the civic club sponsoring them. They entered a float in the Homecoming Parade, canvassed for the Heart Fund Drive, and sold Easter biddies and candy to raise money for a scholarship to help one of their members attend Valdosta State College, and to send delegates to the state con- vention. At this assembly, King Smith, sophomore, won first place in the Impromptu Essay Contest. On the quieter side the Key Club contacted various civic groups and sponsored student panels that appeared for question and answer sessions, and supported with telegrams and notes all other ac- tivities of the school. 106 Hi- V Club Wastes Mo Motions ABOVE, FRONT ROW: Don Gerlock, Richard Cowart, Arthur McDaniel, Jim Branam, Pate Edwards, Z? 7 y Lasting- er, Dicky Sirmons, Larry Whitten. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. A ifce Fletcher, advisor, C em Brannen, Dep Smith, Buddy La Hood, Donald Davis, Sweetheart Becky Copeland, o m Horace Stephenson, Max Stephenson, Rod Holland. BACK ROW: Scooter Singletary, Mike Williams, Harry Evans, Tommy Cato, Gary Blanton, Bob Wiggins, Jim Copeland, David Hobbs. BELOW: Richard Cowart and Clem Brannen make the rounds before school in order to pick up litter. No motion was wasted when the Hi-Y boys went for the stars and elected Becky Copeland as their sweetheart. Returning to more mundane pursuits, members then ambled over the campus, putting up trash cans and mottoes urging everyone to “Keep Clean.” They pushed and pulled and as a result cars be- came brighter and shinier after Saturday morning car washes. They roamed the residential sections of the city picking up clothes for the rummage sale which financed their trip to the state convention in Atlanta and enabled the officers to attend an orienta- tion meet in Rock Eagle. Donald Davis and Jim Branam made the Atlanta trip while Mike Williams and Scooter Singletary went to Rock Eagle. In May, members slowed down long enough to attend a banquet at Ashley Oaks and to install offi- cers for next year. “We’re off and running again,” said Mike Wil- liams, president for the 68-69 year. 107 Office Girls Qiey On the Go Hands that reach hurriedly for an absentee slip, a quick smile that follows its owner from door to door down the hall, sympathetic assistance for the student who becomes ill at school—all these charac- terized the twenty girls who worked in the offices with Miss Marguerite Ford, Mrs. L. P. Thomas, and Mrs. Edwina Burgsteiner. Or perhaps a friendly telephone inquiry about an absentee or a welcome message delivered better represented these hard workers to the students of VHS and to their parents. To weary teachers office girls often meant errands run. Yet even these were not all of their duties— they also answered the telephone, assisted with routine paperwork, and ran the intercom. TOP: In the guidance office are Miss Marguerite Ford, counselor, Linda Harnage, Patricia Grimes, Lucretia Hamill, Marsha Smith, Angela Hughes, Ethel Page, Margaret Williams, Debi Senzig, Iris Wiggins, and Mary Tillman. CENTER: Sara Stickley carries out her daily duty of play- ing the morning devotional. BOTTOM: Girls uho ivork in the business offices are Kilty Crane, Elsie Rehberg, Susan Crago, Frances Montgomery, April Wetherington, Scarlett Caldwell, Marcia Dennis, Jana Davis, and Judy Welch. 108 Library Staff Bends Stretches To assist students in finding reference materials for term papers and just to help them find hooks for reports or for pleasure reading, the library staff bends and stretches. After checking hooks out and in, they bend to restack hooks on the lower shelves and stretch to replace those on the higher shelves. Acrobatic moves are also required to find that certain evasive hook needed to complete an over- due bibliography for English. Under the supervision of Mrs. James Foster, the library staff also straight- ens tables and chairs, returns magazines to the shelves, and keeps the periodical room neat and orderly. And, occasionally, the library staff must police the library for necessary quiet hours. ABOVE: Sylvia Kessler stretches to return book to a high shelf while Arthur McDaniel assists her. BELOW: Library assistants Phyllis liters. Becki Southwell, Teresa Sherwood, MRS. JAMES FOSTER Phyllis Karlip, and Sandra Powell illustrate various li- brary duties by straightening notecards and checking books in and out. 109 March in' Cate Offer Varied Rhythms Rhythms to suit all tastes were offered by the Marchin’ Cats. During the football season they swung out in stirring marches and show tunes for halftime perform- ances always climaxed by the Wildcat “Fite Song.” Different rhythms and moods characterized their con- cert appearances. They slowed their pace to a solemn walk for heavy symphonic music such as “Elsa’s Pro- cession to the Cathedral.” By playing these selections, the hand earned an excellent rating at the Eighth District Band Festival. From these basic rhythms the musical ’Cats branched out to form a Dixieland Jazz band and a pop rock group, E. Hall and the Hosemen, which won first place in a local battle of the bands. Mr. Frank Butenschon, director, combined all of these rhythms plus a dash of toe-tapping country music in the annual spring concert, entitled “Sounds of ’68.” Bobby Stevens was president. Mike Chapman and Rozzie Bird were co-drum majors. I 10 OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Music pours from the lighted stage as Mr. Frank Butenschon directs the symphonic band in “Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral. BOTTOM: During the spring concert, the choral group, composed of members of the band and flag corps, sing “You Don't Learn That in School. TOP: Member of the flag corps are Tutta Bird, Pat King, Bonnie Con; [Ft, Becki Williams, Ann Weeks, Wretha Pittman, Carole Stembridge, Nancy Blanton, Denise Irby, Becki Southwell, Ginny Sorrells, Kathy Hendrix, Brenda Martin, and Claire Shelton. BOTTOM, LEFT: Mr. B. changes roles, gets on the other side of the podium to take part in the Faculty Fallout as he gives his version of “Can't Take My Eyes Off You. Band officers for 1968 are, STANDING: Bobby Stevens, president; Bruce Merrill, instrument manager; Freddy Norris, uniform manager; Danny Spicer, band manager; Mr. Frank Butenschon. di- rector. SEATED: Mike Chapman, drum major; Becki Williams, secretary; Rozzie Bird, drum major; Keith Moran, vice-president. Ill FHA Expands Homema dng 2b' s ABOVE, SEATED AT TABLE, CLOCKWISE: Mrs. R. M. Hall, advisor, K)nettc Bethea, Denise Irby, Teresa Sher- wood, Debi Senzig, Starr Runyon. Mrs. Maurice Thompson, advisor. FIRST SEMICIRCLE: Rozzie Bird. Garner, Dianne Malerich. Viki Dasher, Paula Masden. Angela Hughes, Sylvia Kessler, Dian Clements. Pam Browning, Beverly Berry, Kathy Malone. SECOND SEMICIRCLE: To improve their homemaking skills in cooking and sewing was the purpose of the Future Home- makers of America. After heating cake hatter and kneading dough, these girls were able to watch their efforts rise into dainty cakes for parties or light bread to accompany a Sunday meal. Besides experimenting with a variety of foods, FHA members tried to keep up with current fashions by making some of their own clothes. Cut patterns, snipped threads, and ripped seams became jump suits, shifts, and dress clothes. In the fall they had a fashion review in chapel to show off their work. Aside from strictly domestic duties, FHA mem- bers had experience in hosting varieties of parties from a casual coke party to a formal tea. To learn to be hostesses, members had to plan a guest list, a menu, and entertainment. They also had to learn the correct way of serving guests. Denise Irby was president, and Mrs. Maurice Thompson and Mrs. R. M. Hall were sponsors. Marticle Sineath, Tutta Bird, Lavonne Brownlee, Patricia Grimes, Elsie Rehberg, Lucretia Hami I, Bonnie Ashcom, Jill Chambers. Marsha Smith, Brenda Daugherty, Sally Garner, Marsha Norris. TOP: Barbara Singletary, Nancy Daniels. Elaine Washington, Kathy Colson. BELOW': Kyn- ette Bethea explains part of a difficult pattern to Angela Hughes. 112 LEFT: During a home game the cheerleaders rest lor a moment but keep the spirit rolling by clap- ping and yelling. BELOW: Basket- ball cheerleaders Shirley Sainz, Debbie Duncan, Susan Crago, Min- dy Cadou, Susan Scruggs, and Captain Phyllis Hiers pose for the last time in the old gym. t Cheer QsderQ Wave Goodby To Barn According to an ancient legend, the swan sings his sweetest song just before he dies. Well . it would he far fetched to say that the Old Barn, VHS’s gym, could sing. But it did echo this year to a burst of basketball cheering equal to, if not better than, any ever heard before. Although the rumor was that the gym walls were held together by chewing gum and that too much excitement would , be fatal, six basketball cheer- leaders proved this legend wrong. By selling spirit ribbons, decorating the gym, and encouraging stu- dents to attend games, these girls made the Barn swell with pride. While the old gym experienced some pain from the stomping of feet, it soon caught basketball fever, too. And cheerleaders often heard an extra yell when they said “All for ’Dosta, stand up and hollar!” Serving as captain of the squad, Phyllis Hiers led the cheerleaders in their tearful, but victorious goodby to the Barn, which will next year turn over its basketball duties to a new gym built on the Valdosta Junior High campus. 113 1 -Club Se lutes Athletic Skills 1. Keilh Williams 2. Steve Jarmillio 3. Marvin Dickey 4. Mike Williams 5. Roger Budd 6. Don Golden 7. Brnjie Webb 8. Bo Rogers 9. Duane Dodson 10. Rick Hastings 11. Bart Greer 12. Vic Ledbetter 13. John Stump 14. Marty LeFiles 15. Robert Bohler 16. Tony Davis 17. Jerry Dennis 18. Ralph Puckett 19. Charles Shenton 20. Harry Skoropat 21. Jim Lloyd 22. Jim Clary 23. Henry Davis 24. Harry Pilkington 25. Ray Chitty 26. LaVictor Lipscomb 27. Franky Johnson 28. Jeff Jenkins 29. Ken Attocknie 30. Monty Caldwell 31. Jim Christy 32. Stan Coppagc 33. Robert Koncar 34. Mike McMillan 35. John Ceorge 36. Rollin Mathis 37. Bennett Luke 38. Bobby McCrary 39. Jerry Greene 40. Malcolm Liles 41. Danny Bennett 42. Jerry Neal 43. Billy Gandy 44. Gary Harris •45. Bob Bolton 46. Dennis Smith 47. Marc Cochran 48. Guy York 49. Bo Blalock 50. Jerry Baker 51. Gary Dove 52. Benjie Meeks 53. Tom Holt 54. Greg Quattlebaum 55. Ray Parr 56. Danny O'Neal 57. Steve Cunningham 58. David Fender 59. Cecil Dubberly 60. Ronnie Pitcock 61. Walter Jones 62. Frank Deming 63. Scooter Singletary 64. Jim Hall 65. George Carter 66. Ijrrv Howell 67. Joe Clary 68. Joe Bell 69. Tiger Williams 70. tfiuck Callahan 71. David Crockett Football co-captains Jerry Greene and Bobby McCrary escort Miss Flame, Phyllis Hiers, at the Homecoming pep rally. Symbolic of many things, the letter V may represent victory, varsity, or Valdosta. In the case of the V-Club, it represents all three. Varsity lettermen at Valdosta High School form the membership of this club which gives them recognition for achievement on playing fields. Although they hold no meetings and elect no officers, members of this club are unified by their ability on the football field, baseball diamond, tennis and basketball courts, golf course, and track oval. After earning letters in any of these sports at VHS, boys are tapped for membership. As one of their projects, the V-CIub co-sponsored and took part in the Has-Been Will-Be football game. On the social side, the highlight of their season was the annual steak supper held at Brown Pond. Coach Wright Bazemore served as advisor to the V-Clubbers. I 14 ClubQ Work Until School CIoqqq On behalf of the junior class, Richard Couart, president, accepts the spirit award from Priscilla Wilson, president of the Student Council. This trophy was presented to the class with the most participation in school events. TOP: Members of Mrs. Herchel HamilTs fourth period Rible class enjoy the last issue of the DOST A OUTLOOK. They are. FRONT ROW: Julie Vea'lch, Paula Ramey. SF.COM) ROW: Billy Gandy, Mike Talbott, Pate Edwards, Jake Horne. THIRD ROW: Beverly True, Diane Stephen- son. Mary Catherine Moore. Janie Sansberry, Penny Thomas, Sharon Stalley. RACK ROW: Louise McCarty, Dennis Smith, Gary Harris. BOTTOM, RIGHT: The Coca Cola Creativity Award is presented to Vicki Clayton, editor of the DOST A OUTLOOK, for the football programs by Principal Howard Bridges. 115 INDIVIDUALS ACCEPT CHALLENGES, STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE - ACHIEVING HONORS Honors Come in Two Categories Honor graduates are, FRONT ROW: Lauretta McCaskill, Vicki Clayton, Susan Eanes, Gretchen Smith, Carolyn Landey, Jani Shirah, Kitty Ctane, Claudia Collins. MIDDLE ROW: Ethel Page, Paula Buckner, Susan Leonard, Carolyn May, Juana Caudle, Brenda House, Linda Davis, Priscilla Wilson, Brenda Davis. BACK ROW: Rollin Mathis, Billy Keller, Bobby Martin, Roger Budd, Hank Moseley, Danny Bennett, John Sutphin, Don George, Dennis Turner. Carolyn Landey: Valedictorian Mr. and Mrs. William Landey stand when their daughter Carolyn is recognized on Honors Day as valedictorian. 118 After being named Best All-Round Senior, Ethel Page shares her happiness with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Page. Honors always come in two categories—anticipated and un- anticipated. On Honors Day, held early in May, both kinds were bestowed. At this event, for which parents of all honorees were guests, many students received anticipated honors. When Carolyn Landey heard her name called for valedictorian, she was surprised, but not entirely so, for she had worked four years to maintain a high scholastic average. But one award, the last announced, came as a complete sur- prise. Ethel Page was sitting in the audience and feeling pride in the DAR good citizenship medal given to her earlier when she heard her name called again—this time for Best-All-Round Senior. Of all honors given to seniors this one is least anticipated. There are no set requirements such as having the highest scho- lastic average. Teachers choose the recipient of this award on the basis of leadership and integrity. Besides another medal for this honor, Ethel received a check for one hundred dollars. Mr. W. G. Nunn, superintendent of city schools, made this presentation. Ethel Page: Best All-Round Senior 119 TOP: Ethel Page, who won the DAR Good Citizenship Award, and Calvin Rouset recipient of the Best American History Student prize, are congratulated by Mrs. W. E. Wisenbaker, chairman of the social studies department. ABOVE: Janie Sansberryt winner of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Contest, shows her familiarity with stoves. RIGHT: Steve Bishop and Susan Eanes, Elks Leadership winners, pause in the rush of the last few days of school. OPPOSITE PACE: Coach. W. E. Davis grins as he prepares to test Roll in Mathis's resistance to the shock given by a small generator. 120 Varied Paihe Lead o Honore Coach William E. Davis: Star Teacher As time marches on, it becomes history. To main- tain an awareness of this fact, ladies of the DAR present the Best American History Student Award to the student with the highest achievement in this area. They give the DAR Good Citizenship Award to the student who best follows the ideals of the makers of history. Calvin Rouse and Ethel Page were recipients of these awards. While history students follow well-marked trails, home economics girls explore paths close to home— between table, sink, stove, refrigerator, and serving area. Janie Sansberry’s talents in following these trails of domesticity won for her the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. This year’s STAR student. Rollin Mathis, roamed farther from home. With his chosen STAR teacher, Mr. William E. Davis, he traveled to Brunswick for the Eighth District STAR contest. They returned with first-place honors. Then they packed again for the trip to Atlanta, where they competed for state honors. Although they did not win in this contest, Rollin and Coach Davis'continued their journeys by going on the week’s tour of Georgia given to all district winners. 121 Some motions cannot be described in terms of hands or feet, but rather in terms of the mind. For this reason, action involving brain power is some- what intangible. However, these efforts become tangible when recognized by several high school clubs and local civic groups. After high school writers expressed intangible ideas in Alice Bingle, Sidney Clopton Lanier, Civitan, and Fire Prevention essays, the Wymodausis and Civitan Clubs, the United Daughters of the Con- federacy, and the local fire department selected the best papers and presented cash prizes to the winners. To their most-deserving members, the DE, Beta, and Key Clubs gave scholarships. Dennis Turner received the scholarship awarded by the Moody Officers’ Wives Club to the military dependent with the highest four-year average. Motion Involves Students' Minds TOP, LEFT: Gretchen Smith, local second place winner, and Hank Moseley, first in the city and third in the district, compare notes for the Civitan Essay. CENTER. LEFT: Guy York and Frances Montgomery, winners of the Fire Pre- vention Essay Contest, test the school's fire- fighting equipment to see if it is in working order. BOTTOM, LEFT: Mike Chapman, third place winner in the Alice Hingle Essay Contest, and Theresa Sherwood, UDC Essay Contest win- ner, receive instructions from Mrs. Oliver Googe, chairman of the English department, on the proper form for footnotes and bibliography. TOP, RIGHT: Maxine Griner, winner of the DE scholarship; Danny Bennett, recipient of the Key- Club scholarship; and Carolyn Landey, Beta Club scholarship winner, discuss college plans. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Dennis Turner is congratu- lated by Mrs. Susan Thompson for being selected to receive the Moody Officers' R ives Club scholar- ship. 123 Honors Expand Qfudeni Environment Honors achieved by Valdosta High School stu- dents were not confined to the city limits of Valdosta. Individuals broadened their environments to include the Eighth Congressional District, the state of Georgia, and even the nation. On the district level, fifteen sophomores and juniors were selected to attend the Eighth Congres- sional District Honors Program at South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia. One Valdosta High club, the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, also scored top honors district-wise, for it was selected as the best club in the southwest district for 1968. Students receiving state recognition for individual talents were Pascal Nelson, Wes Davis, and Larry Whitten, selected to attend the Governor’s Honors Program at Wesleyan College, and Lucretia Hamill, Freddy Norris, Pat Sheppard, and Ricky Keller, members of the All-State Band. Three Valdosta High School seniors, Carolyn Landey, Bobby Martin, and Rollin Mathis, sought national boundaries and received letters of com- mendation for their high scores on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. TOP, LEFT: All-Stale Band members Lucretia Hamill, Freddy Norris, Pat Sheppard, and Ricky Keller enter the band room jor an extra practice session before school. ABOVE: Wes Davis, Larry Whitten, and Pascal Nelson, while chatting about their summer plans for attending the Governor’s Honors Program, stop to admire the Porsche belonging to a teacher. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Club president Gretchen Smith receives a plaque from Dr. Joseph Durren- berger signifying that Valdosta High’s Tri-Hi-Y is the best in the southwest district for 1968. 124 TOP: Those selected to attend the Eighth Congressional District Honors Program are. BACK ROW: Pat Sheppard, King Smith, Rod Holland, Wes Davis, David Hobbs, Mary Riggle, Ricky Keller. FRONT ROW: Lucretia Hamill, Pascal Nelson, Lynn Phillips. Erin Sherman. BOTTOM, LEFT: Boys State representative King Smith and Girls State representatives Linda Gunter, Iris Wiggins, and Ann George practice saluting the flag. BOTTOM, RIGHT: Carolyn Landey, Rollin Mathis, and Bobby Martin, re• cipients of letters of commendation for their high scores on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. 125 Athletic Action Reworded During playing seasons, athletes received the cheers of crowds. But after the tumult and shouting subsided, these players could have been forgotten had it not been for the efforts of the Valdosta Touchdown Club and of the Basketball Boosters Club. These groups hosted banquets at which they handed out trophies for individual achievements. Otis Mooney, defensive coach at the University of Miami, told the boys attending the Touchdown Club banquet that football “teaches discipline ... makes them stronger physically and mentally.” Football players singled out for honors were Ray Chitty, Tommy ffardee scholarship and best de- fensive back: Benjie Meeks, super skinner; Bobby McCrary, sportsmanship; Larry Griner, spirit of the Wildcats; Ray Parr, best offensive lineman; Billy Gandy and Walter Jones, best defensive line- man; Jerry Greene, best offensive back; Bo Bla- lock, most improved; Bob Bolton, most loyal; Greg Quattlebaum, David Fender, and Rollin Mathis, scholastic achievement; Larry Howell, most out- standing, and Frank Deming, most valuable. Hugh Durham, head basketball coach at Florida State University, stressed the importance of winning when he addressed the basketball gathering. As a highlight of this occasion, twelve awards went to VHS players: Girls—Diana Boris, most valuable; Jennifer Salter, most outstanding; Patti Huckaby, sportsmanship; Sara Stickley, most im- proved; Leigh Pendleton, most faithful, and Debbie Stephenson, best junior varsity player; Boys—Guy York, most valuable; Don Golden, most outstanding; Phil Metzger, sportsmanship; .Mike Williams, most improved; Malcolm Liles, most faithful and Jerry Baker, best j unior varsity player. Then on Honors Day these same award-winning players on both sports heard Coach Wright Baze- more review their triumphs before an audience composed of parents and fellow students. 126 3f ClOQQ of QqZQODQ TOP, LEFT: Bcnjie Meeks, Jerry Greene, Billy Gandy, Rol in Mathis, Bobby McCrary, David Fender, Larry Griner, Ray Parr, Bob Bolton, Bo Blalock, toy Chitty, Larry Howell, Greg Quattlebaum, Walter Jones, Frank Deming claim their trophies at the Touchdown Club banquet. MIDDLE, LEFT: Oil's Mooney speaks at the Touchdown Club affair. BOTTOM, LEFT: Malcolm Liles, wifA A is injured leg bandaged, shows the gameness that won for him the most faithful award. TOP, RIGHT: Coach Jack Rudolph, third from left, Coach Otis Mooney, next, and Coach Wright Bazemore, second from right, talk shop with Touchdown Club members. MIDDLE, RIGHT: David Fender, Rollin Mathis, and Greg Quattlebaum acept schol- arship awards. FAR RIGHT: Ray Chitty is congratulated after receiving the Tommy Hardee scholarship. 127 SOPHOMORES, JUMIORS, MIX, EXCHANGE IDEAS, COOPERATE - MINGLING CLASSES 129 Varsity Eleven Scores for School Success on the football field depends on eleven players blocking, tackling, passing, and running as a unit. In the same manner, an effective school year depends on the leadership, scholarship, and initiative of students who are willing to give of themselves and of their talents. It was significant—especially so since Valdosta High is often tagged a football school—that the faculty chose eleven superlatives instead of the usual ten. These eleven seniors made up the varsity eleven, a team that throughout the year carried the ball for repeated triumphs. Quarterbacks for this team were Paula Buckner, senior class president, and Priscilla Wilson, Student Council president. Vicki Clayton and Susan Eanes, editors of the school publications, ran interference to make the jobs of both clubs and classes easier. Carolyn Landey, Gretchen Smith, and Rollin Mathis scored gains in scholarship, while Rozzie Bird, Steve Bishop, Roger Budd, and Ethel Page served as a reliable wall of leadership for band and clubs. Paula Buckner 130 Priscilla Wilson Roger Budd Rozzie Bird 131 They Spread Newe, Capture Honore 132 Quean Eanee 133 Four Girls Pilol VICE-PRESIDENT JANICE COATS; PRES- IDENT PAULA BUCKNER; TREASURER LINDA SIMPSON; and SECRETARY BECKY COPELAND prepare to take off for a busy senior year. 134 High-Flying Seniors Seniors taxied into the 1968 school year piloted by four young ladies: Paula Buckner, president; Janice Coats, vice-president; Linda Simpson, secretary; and Becky Copeland, treasurer. Their flight plan called for football games in the fall, along with Homecoming activities and Christmas holidays. Coming back after the holi- days, seniors zoomed into semester exams and then flew into spring with an agenda that included the Senior Class Play, the Junior-Senior Dance, and the Senior Banquet. After dropping the landing gear, students pre- pared for landing by ordering caps and gowns, finishing term papers, and taking final exams. These 1968 seniors had taken off with en- thusiasm and continued with increased vigor throughout the whole year. Graduation was des- ignated as the final destination. Prior to touchdown at Commencement Exercises, however, the seniors found time to have a little fun at Senior Day and to reminisce before the final singing of the Alma Mater. Glenn Adkins Ed Baker Buddy Beasley Linda Beck Danny Bennett Terry Bennett 135 Monty Caldwell Amelia Castrinos Juana Caudle Gala Evenis Sei Orbii Rozzie Bird Steve Bishop Carol Blalock Wayne Blanton Boh Bolton Tina Bradley Larry Brandon Paula Buckner Roger Budd Mike Chapman Ray Chilly Vicki Clayton Diane Clements Janice Coats Kathy Coleman Linda Simpson and Dennis Smith represent senior class at Homecoming festivities. 137 Mini-Skirts Allow Freedom of Motion Kenny Colson Joann Colwell Gene Connell Becky Copeland Harry Copeland Susan Crago Killy Crane Mike Crews Gary Dallas Sue Dasher Brenda Davis Linda Davis 138 While wearing mod styles, Leigh Pendleton, Deb- eren sitting demands athletic contortions, bie Dean, and Kitty Crane, seniors, find that Debbie Dean Tommy DeLoach Marcia Dennis Alan Deuley Marvin Dickey Duane Dodson 139 Exuberant seniors support ’Cats in Columbus at the Jordan football game. Seniors Follow 'Cel's Trei! Cecelia Duke Tommy Dutton Susan Eanes Pate Edwards Wayne Exum Billy Ganas 140 Billy Gandy Donald Garner Sally Garner Sara Gatewood John George Patsy George Lane Giddens Darrell Glass Byron Glover Terry Godfrey Rick Green Cindy Griffin 141 Larry Griner Jimmy Hall Yvonne Hall Seniors Gain Altitude in Herd Courses Loretta Halter Jan Hansen Linda Harnage Rick Hastings Johnny Heller Louise Hesters Jimmy Hiers Susan Hobbs Jake Horne 142 Patti Huckaby Jackie Huff Sharon Hughes Mr. Mike Rogers uses posters to explain simple rocket projectory to students in Math V. These students, all sen- iors, include Lauretta McCaskill, Ray Chitty, Gary Register, Ethel Page, an£ Moseley, Afa co m Li es, Horace Stephen- son, Gretchen Smith, Larry Brandon, and Jani Shirah. Linda Joseph Billy Keller Ted Kelley Theresa Kent Lamar Knighton 143 Seniors Vicki Clayton, Debbie Dean, and Susan Crago spend many hours after school preparing term papers. Carolyn Landey Bill Lastinger Susan Lenoard Lois Levcnduski Malcolm Liles Steve Lincoln Louise McCarty Lauretta McMaskill 144 Bobby McCrary Arthur McDaniel Chan McElvey Marylin McGinnis Mac Mackey Kathy Marshall Research Papers Cause Spins Brenda Martin Bobby Martin Harris Mathis Rollin Mathis Carolyn May Philip Metzger 145 Paul Middleton Julian Miller Mike Mills Hank Minor 4 Juana Caudle watches as Loretta Halter puts the finishing touch on her sculpture. Because of their excellence in artt these senior girls were chosen to attend the 1967 session of the Governor's Honors Program. Frances Montgomery Carolyn Moore Mary Moore 146 Hank Moseley John Nesller Dedo Nijem They Soer to Aesthetic Heights Sam Nobles Ethel Page Charles Parrish Gene Pearce Leigh Pendleton Doris Pennington Harry Pilkington Ronald Radney Paula Ramey 147 Fes ive Fellowship Provided Danny Brison and seniors Becky Copeland, Philip Ashcom, and Linda Simpson share table at the Senior Banquet held at the Holiday Inn. Gary Register Connie Ridley Ronnie Ridley Miriam Roberts Wanda Rowe Claire Royal 148 by Senior Banquet Shirlee Sain . Jennifer Salter Janie Sansberry Teresa Sherwood Jani Shirah Peggy Sikes Allen Simpson Linda Simpson Dicky Sirmons Christine Smith Gretchen Smith Susan Smith 149 Philip Skoropat Dewayne Speer James Steinberg Carole Stembridge Diane Stephenson Horace Stephenson Jr. Spotlight Encircles Beauties Bobby Stevens Mike Talbott Bud Thomas Cary Tucker Melanie Tudor Dennis Turner 150 Julie Vcatch Faye Vickers Robert Ward Elaine Washington Becki Williams Diana Williamson Priscilla Wilson Genic Wright When emcee Richard Cowart called for the top ten beauties in the annual contest, only two seniors, Leigh Pendleton and Linda Simpson glided back on stage. Guy York Karen Zatyko ISI When they have been out of school for several years, seniors will probably look back on high school as being a span of three years. But as they neared the time for graduation, all of their memories seemed to relate to just those special events of their senior year. They recalled Homecoming with all of its fun of making floats, marching in the shirttail parade, dressing up for the big game, and socializing at the dance. They remembered the day before Thanks- giving when, along with the rest of the students, they gave Mr. Howard Bridges the surprise of his life. Many memories clustered about the days when OUTLOOKS were distributed at fourth periods. And, of course, for each one there were numerous private recollections of class jokes and friendships. For example, J. B. Priestley! But none of these memories brought together the spirit of the class of ’68 as did the senior class play, a major production enlisting the help of a large number of seniors, and Senior Day, that climactic time set aside for the top class to reminisce about childhood, growing up, and to look forward with hope to the future. 152 Specie! Evente Build Memories OPPOSITE PACE. TOP: At the end of the Senior Day chapel program, seniors Becky Copeland, Paula Buckner, Shirlee Sainz, Linda Simpson, Melanie Tudor, Janice Coats, Frances Montgomery, Dennis Smith, Amelia Castrinos, Susan Leonard, Ray Chitty, Linda Dollar, Mac Mackey, and Phyllis Hiers beam as Mr. Howard Bridges is an- nounced as the recipient of the yearbook dedication. BOTTOM: Priscilla Wilson, Carol Blalock, and Paula Buckner, familiar to seniors as “The Folk Three sing “The Impossible Dream in Senior Day chapel. TOP, LEFT: Darrell Glass. Newton Fuller in the senior class play, returns home carrying items which he has purchased in the nearby town. TOP. RIGHT: Susan Hobbs sells a football program to Elizabeth Goldstein at the Home- coming football game. BOTTOM. LEFT: Seniors, knowing that they will go to Christmas chapel even if they do not win in the annual food drive, do not quite fill Santa s chimney. 153 PRESIDENT RICHARD COWART; VICE-PRESIDENT DONALD DAVIS; SECRETARY JUDY WEEKS; and TREASURER BARBARA BOWERS prepare to swing into their junior year. 154 Juniors Swing Inio Aciion With the enthusiasm of children, juniors went into action even before school started. Cheerleaders at- tended camp at Rock Eagle, and the football players spent two weeks in summer training, while mem- bers of the Marchin’ Cats participated in summer band clinics. During the time their classmates were away, more sedate juniors helped organize the school routine for the upcoming term by making out schedule slips for the teachers and by selling student identi- fication cards. Then the juniors were ready to swing down to more serious study. They soon learned to appreciate such literary works as Ethan Frome, The Scarlet Letter, Hamlet, and Oedipus Rex; and to work problems in geometry and physics. By spring they felt educated enough to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Next the juniors accepted the responsibility of sponsoring the Beauty Contest and the Junior- Senior Dance. They helped assure the success of these events by choosing Richard Cowart, Donald Davis, Judy Weeks, and Barbara Bowers as class officers. Richard and Donald were elected president and vice-president, while Judy and Barbara served as secretary and treasurer. Special events brought a change of pace to the regular routine of study and work. After making background preparations, juniors, swinging high, enjoyed the excitement of Homecoming, the nervous tension characteristic of the Talent Show and the Beauty Contest and finally the sophistication of the Junior-Senior. Kathy Adams F. W. Anderson Mike Beck Joann Beggs Joseph Bell Kay Black Rohbi Blanton Robert Bohler Diana Boris Barbara Bowers Jim Branan Gem Brannen 155 They Clep Tor Teems Mike Brantley Timmy Brogdon David Bullock Barbara Bunch Jubilant juniors keep the spirit going at a football pep rally. Mindy Cadou Debbie Cain Tommy Cato Gary Childree Linda Cone Gail Connell Bonnie Conner Cynthia Copeland 156 Stan Coppage Kathy Corns Richard Cowart Peggy Cox David Crockett Wes Davis Donald Davis Jana Davis Donald Dayton Roger DeCesare Tony DeGange Frank Deming Robert Dennis Jerry Dennis Tommy Deutscher Franklin Dallas Cecil Dubberly Debbie Duncan Harry Evans David Fender 157 Juniors Se eci Ring Siy es Mike Flail Eddie Fletcher Calvin Fuller Catherine Gillis Bonnie Goans Alan Golden Gail Green Jerry Green Glen Hatcher Evelyn Haynes Karen Harrington Rod Holland Johnny Holton Jan Howell Jan Howell Sandra Hubble Denise Irby 158 While Mr. Fowler measures Rodney Pearlman’s ring size, Judy Hunt, Debbie Holcomb, Peggy Mullis, and Elona Mendel choose colors. Charles Register waits his turn. Elizabeth Jackson William Johnson Jenny Johnston Shelley Jones Walter Jones Sue Kalil Phyllis Karlip Ricky Keller 159 Ray Knighton Buddy LaHood Judy Landcy Bennett Luke Debbie Maddox Bill Malone Emily Marshall Kelly Martin Paula Madsen Sally McCoy Donald McCrary Julian McDonald Debbie McGowan Jimmy McNeal Dutton Miller Nan Miller Helen Montague Idella Moore Richard Moore Keith Moran 160 Pances Exhausi Junior Energies Jay Mullis Peggy Mullis Jerry Neal Frankie Norman Janies Oeder Terri Owen Esther Paine Joy Parrish Rodney Perlman Diane Phillips Jan Phillips Lyn Philips Ricky Philips Cathy Pipkin Elizabeth Jackson keeps in step at the Home- coming Dance. 161 Ronnie Pitcock Karen Pitts Charles Register Camalea Rich Mona Richards Mary Riggle George Rogero Judy Rogero Mary Lou Rogers Calvin Rouse William Royal Starr Runyan Charles Samuel Susan Scruggs Philip Selph Debbi Senzig Twila Sikes Erin Sherman Scooter Singletary King Smith 162 Juniors Sweep Beauty Contest David Steinberg Dee Smith Diane Smith Kathy Smith Becki Southwell After the crowning, contest participants swamp junior beauty queen Millie Krug. Daryl Sparks Earl Spencer 163 Jill Townsend Bob Turner Ginger Voloson Shirley Warren Jan Webb Tanya Webb Larry Whitten Iris Wiggins Bion Williams Margaret Williams Mike Williams Sara Williamson Robert Yale Becky Zipperer June Johnson 164 Affer Aofion They Pauce to Dream Judy Landey, 1968 captain of the cheerleader squad, and Bennett Luke are caught in a pensive moment after a football game. 165 Sophomores Slide [down Tofem Pole PRESIDENT MARTY LEFILES leads TREASURER SHERYL SCOTT; SECRETARY JEANNE HANSEN; VICE-PRESIDENT CISSIE WILLIAMS; and the sopho- more class back to the top. 166 Qfnri Climbing Back o Top Sophomores realized at the first of the year that they had slid from the top of the totem pole to the bottom. Once they were masters of all they sur- veyed. But that was last year at Valdosta Junior High. Now, as the lowest class in senior high, they faced the long climb hack to the top. By the end of the first six weeks they were well on their way. They let the other classes know that they had arrived at VHS by buying student cards, supporting football games and participating in Homecoming events. Sophomores really showed up the upperclassmen by winning the food drive and the reward of attend- ing the Christmas Chapel program. By canvassing their neighborhoods and by enlisting the aid of older brothers and sisters, they were able to bring in forty boxes of food to be distributed to needy families. As the momentum quickened, they proved them- selves by supporting basketball games, competing for tbe spirit trophy and joining clubs. To help them reach the top again, they elected Morty LeFiles, president; Cissie Williams, vice- president; Jeanne Hansen, secretary; and Sheryl Scott, treasurer. Jan Alderman Carolyn Arnold Bonnie Aschom Gerald Aschomb Jerry Baker Warren Barker John Batts Robert Becton Hamp Bell Peggy Bennett Sarah Sue Berry Kynette Bethea Tutta Bird Bo Blalock Wesley Blanchard Debbie Blanton 167 Gary Blanton Ronnie Blanton John Bonner Chip Bounds Bill Bowers Barbara Brasher Ginny Bridges Carolyn Brown Pam Browning Lavonne Brownlee Mike Brumbach Larry Burkhalter Scarlett Caldwell Qiuck Callahan Jerry Callahan Billy Carmichael Belinda Carter Joe Carter Ken Carter Merlene Carter Steve Carter Malcolm Cason Gary Caudle Mary Beth Caughlin 168 They Survey the Situation Cheryl Cauthan Jill Chambers Jim Christie Dorothy Coleman Jerome Collins Gary Colyer On the first day of school Gary Caudle looks for informa- lion about his home room. Tommy Clements Kathy Colson Jim Copeland Maureen Corns Andy Crosby Ellen Clary Chris Conaway Tilford Copeland Dale Cowart Steve Cunningham 169 Billy Cuppet Franklin Dallas Vickie Dasher Brenda Daugherty Henry Davis Johnny Davis Kay Davis Tommy Davis Matt Dees Steve DeGange Gary Dove Shirley Donaldson ThQy Romp in Chspe! Anne Paine, Angela Wetherington. Cissie Williams, Kathy Veatch, Vicki Smith, Anne Bernard, and Emily Schroer kick—but not in unison—during Sophomore Spotlight. 170 Joyce Dunlap George Elrod Gloria Evans Janice Exum Randy Evans Felice Fleetwood Brenda Fluit Danny Futch Rose Garner Jackie Gaskins Lynn Gaskins Jan George Cindy Goff Cindy Green Bart Greer Sam Greneker Debbie Griffin Nancy Griffin Vianne Griffin Patricia Grimes Billy Haddock Robert Haire Edward Hall Pat Hall 171 Karen Hausman Tom Holt Cathy Hendrix Larry Hughes Under the beaming gaze of Mr. Howard Bridges. William MacKey and Sissy Williams waltz o the field after pre- sentation of the Homecoming Court. Wayne Henry Patricia Hunt Kuy Herring Dennis Irby Sherri Holman Gene James 172 Sophomore Royalty Parades at Homecoming Gerald Janies Steve Jarainillo Jeffry Jenkins Arthur Jeter Frankie Johnson James Johnson Robert Johnson Greg Johnston Cynthia Jones Richard Jones Wanda Justice Sylvia Kessler Lillian Kilpatrick Howard Kimble David King Robert Koncar Lyn Knigten Dan Lackey Micky Lagoiya Jerry LaMontange 173 Kay Lofton Diane Malcrich Kathy Malone Barbara Marajda Richard Martin Steve Marshall Terry Mathis Tony Mayne Ashley McCranie Pat McCrogan William Mackey Jesse McRae Scott McVey Hank Mead Benjie Meeks Petrie Meindle Bruce Merrill James Moore Robin Moran Haney Morgan Marcus Mullis Peggy Myddelton Beverly Newland Jerry Newman 174 Mrs. Will Burgsteiner; as she counts hundreds of cans, wonders where the sophomores found so much food for the Christmas drive. For Food [drive. They Scour Cify Susan Nichols Sherry Nijem Karen Noles Freddie Norris Marcia Norris Steve O’Conner Danny O’Neal Gary O’Neal Gay Parramore Elaine Parkerson Ray Parr Ann Patten 175 Dee Patten Fred Pavalikowski Bruce Pearlman Vickie Pearlman Michael Phillips Wesley Phillips Linda Pipkin Dale Powell Danny Powell Gayle Powell Ginny Price Joe Price Greg Quattlehaum Tim Kagan Charles Ray Elsie Rehberg Andy Register David Retterhush Pam Reynolds Aretha Richardson Bo Rogers Pam Rollins •John Roberts David Roddey N 7 176 Daubing, Splattering, Smoothing Are Motione of Art Sandra Rowe Mike Rykard Roger Rykard Mike Sansbury Donna Sasser Chip Sawyer Sheryl Scott Jeanette Scott 177 Sophomores may be the lowest class group at high still-life in acrylics, he keeps pace with senior Genie school but in art Colye, Justman proves that talent is Wright, measured on a different scale. While working on a Sophomores Nancy Griffin and Katherine Smotherman really “sock it” to the upperclassmen as they clear the floor during cheerleader tryouts. Cheerleader Hopefuls Sock I ' Julie Scott Gerald Sharp Mike Shearin Sandra Sheffield Brother Shenton 178 Pat Sheppard Mary Shirah Martiele Sineath Barbara Singletary Harry Skoropat Jimmy Sloane Jeff Slocum Bubba Smith Marsha Smith Vicki Smith Katherine Smotherman Ginny Sorrells Liz Sparger William Staley Marsha Stephenson Max Stephenson Mike Story Wayne Stringer Gordan Sturgis Robert Sutton Frank Thompson Nita Tillman Trey Tudor Greg Turner 179 Carol Tuttle Lynn VanHorn Judy Wallace John Walker Judy Welch Pat Wells Angela Wetherington April Wetherington John Whitten Bob Wiggins Cissy Williams Deborah Williams Fleming Williams Jerry Williams Reginald Williams Nancy Wise Ronny Wisenbaker Barbara Washington David Yale Sharon Yale Claudia York Debbie Daniels Angela Hughes 180 Gait Stowed by Spring Blahs Sophomores Ginriy Price, Mary Shirah, Debbie Daniels, and Barbara Brasher saunter down the hall to class. 181 GROWING COMMUNITY SETS BOUNDS FOR STUDENT ACTION EXPANDING COMMUNITY TOP, LEFT: ABOVE, AND FAR RIGHT: At the May meeting of the Board of Education, board members and visitors discuss issues facing the schools. Mr. Lamar New- bern, chairman, presides. From left to right he is flanked by Mrs. Sara Harrison, secretary; Mr. Foster Goolsby, assistant superintendent; Mrs. Veran Blackburn; Mrs. Christie Patterson; Mr. I. H. Tillman, Jr.; Mr. John Howell, Mr. Gordon Southwell, Mr. W. G. Nunn, superin- tendent; Mr. Reuben Yancey; Mr. Herchel Hamill, main- tenance superintendent; Dr. J. Ralph Thaxton; and Mrs. Mary Hawls, Times education editor. Dr. Robert Quattle- baum sits alone and listens. TOP. CENTER: Mr. Foster Goolsby; Mr. Howard Bridges; VHS principal, and Mr. W. G. Nunn relax before a board meeting. BOTTOM, CENTER: Mr. W. G. Nunn looks serious as he reviews notes pertaining to board business. 184 Decisions Keynote Board Meetings Decisions—that is the keynote that describes the meetings of the Board of Education this year. Questions had to be answered, among them the ques- tion of where to build a new elementary school and when to build a new high school. At every monthly meeting, board members dis- cussed whether or not to comply immediately with the Health, Education, and Welfare regulation that the city schools eliminate the dual system of separate schools for white and Negro students and no longer follow the freedom of choice integration plan in force for the past three years. This was also a year of change. Two newly- elected members—Mrs. Veran 0. Blackburn and Mr. Gordon Southwell—replaced Mrs. M. M. Harris and Mr. Eddie Laws, who had served for six years and who did not seek re-election. Another change this year was the presence of Mr. James Foster Goolsby at each of the monthly sessions. Mr. Goolsby, acting superintendent, re- placed Mr. W. G. Nunn as superintendent at the end of the school year. 185 Unknown to many Valdosta High School students, a secret organization exists which is similar to the band. However, instead of the usual student member- ship, this band is composed of adult musicians. They comprise Valdosta High’s washboard band, whose purpose is to give meaning to the rattle of pots and pans in the lunchroom. Directors of the band are Mrs. J. C. Hunt and Mrs. Henry Forrest. Various melodies of pouring, stirring, whipping, and frying combined each day at noon to provide students with music to eat by. These musical motions supplied not only a pleasant atmosphere in which to eat, but also the food, notably meat pinwheels and fried chicken, two of the students’ favorite dishes. TOP: Mrs. J. C. Hunt presents a gift to Mr. W. G. Nunn, superintendent of city schools. Mrs. Henry Forrest, lunchroom supervisor, and lunchroom workers Minnie Lee Thompson, Mabel Davis, and Idella Harrell look on. BOTTOM: Regardless of the bill of fare, students look forward to making the noon scene in the lunchroom. 186 IT'S BETTER AT BARNES Karen Zatyko, senior, school supplies from senior DE student Becky Lassiter at BARNES DRUG STORE. Two Locations Brookwood Plaza 201 South Patterson Street 187 Dry Cleaning In One Hour Laundry In Four Hours Juniors Nan Miller'and Karen Pitts pick up their clothes from senior Steve Bishop. Steve’s father is owner of STAN BISHOP'S CLEANERS. STAN BISHOP'S CLEANERS 1310 North Patterson Street MARTHA'S 208 North Patterson Valdosta, Georgia CREATIVE INTERIORS Division of J. N. Bray Co. Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia COUNTRY COBBLER 118 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 188 ECKERD DRUGS Five Points Center Valdosta, Georgia GIRARDIN JEWELERS 303 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia GOOD FOOD MINCHEW'S 1515 North Ashley Valdosta, Georgia CONNIE'S BEAUTY SALON 420 East Park Avenue Valdosta, Georgia Glyn Cowart, lineman for cable T.V., receives an assist from Billy Keller and Ricky Keller, whose lather. Bill Keller, is an executive for CLEARV1EW OF GEORGIA. Clearview of Georgia Castle Park Valdosta, Georgia 189 Seniors Shirlee Sainz and iani Shirah purchase afternoon snacks at the Burger Chef from Maxine Griner, senior DE student. BURGER CHEF 1621 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia LANDEY'S GROCERY AND MARKET 534 S. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia CHICS RADIO AND TELEVISION SERVICE McDonald's NURSERY 1008 Williams Street Valdosta, Georgia 212 West Alden Avenue Valdosta, Georgia 190 HARRY B. ANDERSON'S WESTERN AUTO 204 East Hill Avenue Valdosta, Sa. STEELE OIL CO. HEATING OILS 1106 West Hill Avenue Valdosta, Ga. GIBSON'S DISCOUNT CENTER Where you buy the best for less 31 I North Patterson Street Valdosta, Sa. COTTAGE GARDENS 1807 Jerry Jone Valdosta, Georgia DARBY'S SHOE STORE The Finest In Footwear 206 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia FUTCH INSURANCE AGENCY 106 West Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia JACK ROWE PHOTOGRAPHY 906 Williams Street A Valdosta, Georgia | inti W FASHIONS ' 6i Clothes for Discriminating Women Five Points Center Valdosta, Georgia 101 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 194 FIRST STATE BANK 527 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia MEMBER DIAL OF F.D.I.C. 244-1000 FOR TIME SOUTHERN STATIONERY AND PRINTING CO. 209 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia JOE LAZARUS AND SONS 100 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia HOLTON FURNITURE COMPANY 116 West Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia 195 FOREMOST J. C. PENNEY DAIRIES COMPANY The Finest INCORPORATED In Dairy Products 1001 Williams Street Five Points Center Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia COCA COLA BOTTLING WORKS INC. 1409 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia Senior Guy York and juniors Sara Slickley, Claudia York and David Bullock enjoy the PAUSE THAT REFRESHES in the mall at Brookwood Plaza after school. 196 SHONEY'S Home of the Big Boy 1701 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia NEEL'S First for Fashion 132 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW FOR TODAY'S YOUTH BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCT MARKETING IN A DIVERSIFIED FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY GEORGIA FERTILIZER COMPANY I 15 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia THE LANGDALE COMPANY VALDOSTA, GE0R6IA VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES 201 North Troop Street Valdosta, Georgia 197 BOB BELCHER'S DENNIS DRUGS FOOD STORE 310 North Patterson Street 550 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia ROBERTS INSURANCE AGENCY 507 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia The Insignia RUTLAND'S MUSIC of Fine SHOP Feminine 242-1222 Fashions 203 West Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia kS f — C.Cf'.Srncdoe Co. j — 198 Senior Danny Bennett, juniors Susan Scruggs and Kathy Minor, and senior Hank Minor stroll across the CASTLE PARK parking lot. CASTLE PARK MERCHANTS ASSOC. Valdosta, Georgia MILAM'S FURNITURE 110 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia OLAN H. LUKE'S MEN SHOP To Do Your Best Look Your Best 126 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia IRENE'S TOTS TO TEENS 416 East Park Valdosta, Georgia 199 PIC 'N SAVE DRUGS DAIRYCO DRIVE-IN 400 West Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia • THE FAMOUS STORE 408 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 107 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia PARK AVENUE BANK Castle Parle Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia WALKER'S BARBER SHOP PAINE INSURANCE AGENCY 108 2 West Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia Daniel Ashley Hotel Valdosta, Georgia 200 KELLER CLOTHING CO., INC. Everything for Men and Boys 106 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia Senior Horace Stephenson, Jr. lets juniors Esther Paine ana Debbie Duncan admire engagement rings. Horace’s father owns HORACE STEPHENSON’S JEWELERS. HORACE STEPHENSON JEWELERS Downtown and Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia 607 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia Junior Richard Cowart stops at FIRST FEDERAL to take advantage of the bank’s drive-in facilities. Donna Schmidt waits to receive a deposit. FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 411 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia SCHWARTZ'S Setter Veitue4 124-126 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia VASHTI'S BEAUTY SHOP Air Conditioned—4 Operators 418 East Park Avenue Valdosta, Georgia HALLMAN W. W. LINEBERGER ELECTRIC CO. C.P.A. 501 East College Street 203 North Toombs Street Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia 202 BOB TAYLOR'S DAD AND LAD BARNUM AND CODY Valdosta's Clothes Beautiful Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia THREE LOCATIONS Brookwood Plaza Castle Park Five Points Valdosta, Georgia ZANT'S FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP ROY A. SUMNER, Owner Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia BIRD AND CROOK General Insurance FRANK BIRD AND BILL CROOK 126 North Oak Street Valdosta, Georgia DIPPER DAN ICE CREAM SHOPPE Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia BYNUM'S DINER Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia 203 CARSON McLANE INCORPORATED 2215 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia SORRELLS AND MARTIN INCORPORATED 110 West Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia McKEY-TILLMAN INSURANCE 209 East Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta's Complete One-Stop Department Store Student Headquarters for: ‘ FASHIONS • SPORTSWEAR • CAMERAS • SPORTING GOODS • STEREOS AND RADIOS • SCHOOL SUPPLIES Dine In Comfort at Lowest Possible Prices at Grant's Bradford Room Restaurant Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia 204 BROOKWOOD MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Brookwood Plaza Shopping Center North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia i Bob Warlick’s LEE’S CHATEAU OF BEAUTY Latest in Hair Styling Castle Park Valdosta, Georgia ■ GOODY’S ■ 3 1 f am «'Mr. G� 4'' “ f •• l “Shoes for the Entire Family Castle Park Valdosta, Georgia SPINNING HAROLD DIXON'S WHEEL PHILLIPS 66 STATION 601 East Park Avenue 1-75 and Ga. 94 Valdosta, Georgia 911 Baytree Road 2012 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia JOE’S CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY GEORGIA PLATE 242-2958 GLASS 1302 North Ashley Street 215 West Savannah Avenue Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia 205 MAR-LEE DRESS SHOP 412 East Park Avenue Valdosta, Georgia THE BAKE SHOP Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia BELK HUDSON COMPANY iBefe Five Points Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia VALDOSTA AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION Ware-Reddick Pontiac Oliver Brothers Dodge Langdale Ford Superior Motors Mercury Roger Budd Chevrolet Pipkin Volkswagen Paul L. Miller Buick Eagar Brothers SMC Bosch Oldsmobile Smith Motors Mercury BONNER'S BAYTREE MEN PHARMACY SHOP 1811 Jerry Jones Road 114 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia 206 PATTERSON-GRIFFIN SHOES Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia Seniors Claire Royal and Peggy Sikes look at checkbook covers displayed by Mrs. Hilda Koch, secretary at CITI- ZENS AND SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK. THE CITIZENS AND SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK Downtown and Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia ASHLEY OAKS RESTAURANT 1610 North Ashley Street Valdosta, Georgia 207 J. A. DeGANGE COMPANY DONALD ALLEN, AGENT 244-0892 Baytree Road Valdosta, Georgia Aut LaRUE'S Fashions for Milady Castle Park Shopping Center Valdosta, Georgia -Life—Fire and Casualty 107 West Jane Street Valdosta, Georgia BROOKWOOD PHARMACY 312 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia From this building, trained plumbers go out to make instal- lations and repairs. KILLGORE'S PLUMBING 306 South Oak Street Valdosta, Georgia 208 We Covered the town But... Some people still said NO!! Susan Eanes, Editor Steve Bishop-Bus. Man. A. S. PENDLETON COMPANY LEE OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. Machines—Furniture—Supplies 312 South Toombs Street Valdosta, Georgia Accessories 201-203 West Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia 209 GEORGIA-FLORIDA BEAUTY SUPPLY CO. J. C. PARRISH 2010 North Ashley Street Auto Finance Valdosta, Georgia 201 West Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia Another ARM CO steel building built by CAM STEEL BUILDING CO. CAM STEEL BUILDING COMPANY Baytree Road Extension Valdosta, Georgia UNION CAMP CORPORATION CHEMICAL DIVISION 1401 East Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia 210 DOWNTOWN Home of Weejans 1 16 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia WVLD Fun-Filled Radio One 808 Smith Street Valdosta, Georgia SLOCUM AND SONS FURNITURE COMPANY 139 North Ashley Street KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN It's Finger Lickin Good BOX—BUCKET—BARREL Phone Ahead—Your Order Will Be Ready 1303 N. Ashley St. 242-1120 Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia GINNY'S Brookwood Plaza Valdosta, Georgia 211 Instead of getting a close-up of an old stump, follow the advice of STUMP BROTHERS BUILDING AND SUPPLY COMPANY and take a close look at their modern paints and building supplies. DALTON'S S K RESTAURANT Hickory Pit Steak and Barbeque House Highway 41 North Valdosta, Georgia STUMP BROTHERS Building Materials for Every Need 300 South Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia IRVIN'S The Man's Shop With the Young Man in Mind 306 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia VALDOSTA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 509 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 212 Senior Class Leaves Mark on New Public Library Because it was not formally opened until May 1968, the new Lowndes County Public Library escaped for this year, at least, the flood of seniors working on research papers. However, the library was made aware of the class of ’68 when senior Juana Caudle’s abstract painting was purchased by the library committee. This vivid tissue paper and gel creation will form a permanent part of the library’s decor. 213 ?ggione Men Lend Suppor Dr. David L. Branch Dr. Joseph H. Brannen Dr. J. B. Crane Dr. Alex Culbreth Georgia Power Company Mr. Zeb V. Lackey Mr. Eddie Laws Mr. Shealy McCoy Dr. John Miller Dr. Joyce Mixson, Jr. Dr. Thomas Moseley Dr. Bennett G. Owens Radiological Association of Valdosta Dr. William C. Retterbush Dr. Henry Sherman Mr. Arthur R. Smith Dr. Fred C. Smith Dr. Henry Briggs Smith Dr. Tom Smith, Jr. Mr. Fred Strom Thomson, Sanders Architects Tillman, Brice, McTier, and Coleman Valdosta Exchange Club Dr. V. C. W ade Dr. L. W. Williams Mr. Reuben Yancey Dr. Owen K. Youles A Friend “I’m next, Mr. Bookman. You promised to take a picture for me, Mr. Bookman! With such pleas SANDSPUR staff members Genie Wright, Bobby Martin, Joan Colwell, Steve Bishop, Billy Keller, Kitty Crane, Paula Buckner, Ethel Page, and Susan Eanes surround the photographer’s car when he arrives at eight o’clock for a picture-taking session. BOOKMAN'S STUDIO Our Sandspur Photographer Larry Bookman I 10 West Central Avenue Valdosta, Georgia COMPLETE CAMERA SHOP AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 215 Homecoming Bonfire Qperke Spirii GLENN ADKINS—DE Club 3, 4. PHILIP ASHCOM-track 3; football 2, 3. ED BAKER TOMMY BARR—DE Club 4. BUDDY BEASLEY—DCT 3, 4, State DCT Job Manual Contest, second place 4. LINDA BECK—Entered from Berrien High School, Ber- rien County, Georgia, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Allied Medical 2; FHA 3; DCT 4. EARL BECTON—DE Club 3, 4, sergeant at arms, student of the month 4. DANNY BENNETT—basketball 2, 3, 4, co-captain 4, sportsmanship award 3; Key Club 4, Key Club Scholar- ship 4; Beta Club 4; Honor Graduate 4. TERRY BENNETT- Band 2; DE Club 3, 4, vice-president 4. BEVERLY BERRY—Tri-Hi-Y Club 2; FHA 4. RICK BETHEA—Band 3, 4. ROZZIE BIRD-Pep Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Band 2, 3, 4, flag corps 2, drum majorette 3, 4, Marching Band Leadership Camp, most outstanding 4; Spanish Club 3, publicity chairman 3; FHA 4; senior superlative 4. STEVE BISHOP—Math Club 2; French 2; Science Club 2; Hi-Y 3; baseball 2; Boys State, senator 3; Interact Club 3, 4, president 3, 4; Student Council 4; SANDSPUR staff, business manager 4; Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 4; senior superlative. CAROL BLALOCK—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3; class officer, vice-president 2; Beta Club Talent Show, second place 2; senior class play coordinator, Homecoming queen 4. WAYNE BLANTON—French Club 2; DE Club 3, 4, president 4. TROY BLASINGAME BOB BOLTON-baseball 2, 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4; football 2, 3, 4, most loyal 4. TINA BRADLEY-Pep Club 2; FHA 2. LARRY' BRANDON—Key Club 2, 3, 4, vice-president 4. PAULA BUCKNER—basketball 2; tennis 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Beta Club 3, 4; football cheer- leader 3, 4; SANDSPUR staff, assistant-editor 4; class officer, president 4; senior superlative. ROGER BUDD—Key Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3; V-Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; class officer, president 2; DE Club 3, 4, DE state president 4, DE student-of-the-year 4; golf 2, 3, 4; senior superlative. MONTY CALDWELL-football 3; track 2, 3; DE Club 4. ED CAMPBELL AMELIA CASTRINOS—Student Council 2; senior play; Pep 'Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Math Club 3, secretary- treasurer 3. JUANA CAUDLE—Pep Club 2, 3; Math Club 2, 3, 4; Outlook staff, feature editor 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, vice- president 3, world service chairman 4; Eighth District Honors Program 2; Governor’s Honors Program 3; Honor Graduate 4. KATHY' CHAMBERS—Entered from McMinn County High School, Athens, Tennessee, 4. MIKE CHAPMAN—Band 2, 3, 4, drum major. Eighth District Band Clinic 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Social Science Fair, second place 3; Alice Bingle Essay Contest, third place 4; National Science Foundation 3. RAY CHITTY—track 2, 3; Key Club 3; senior play; football 2, 3, 4, best defensive back award 4, Thomas Hardy football scholarship. GEE GEE CLARKSTON-tennis 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 3, 4; DCT 3, 4. SUSAN CLARY—Band 2, 3, 4, flag corps 3, 4; DCT 4. VICKI CLAYTON—Beta Club 2, 3, 4, chaplain 4; FTA 2, 3, 4, social chairman 4; French Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3; OUTLOOK staff, editor 4; Northwestern University In- stitute, School of Education 3; honor graduate 4; senior superlative. DIANE CLEMENTS-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 3; FHA 2, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4. JANICE COATS—Tri-Hi-Y 2; basketball 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; football cheerleader 3, 4, co-captain 4; class officer, vice-president 3, 4. MARC COCHRAN—Key Club 2, 3, 4; DE Club 4. KATHY COLEMAN—Tri-Hi-Y Club 2; Pep Club 2, 3; DE Club 4. CLAUDIA COLLINS—Pep Club 2, 3, 4; tennis 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; French Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, secretary 4; home room representative 3, 4; OUT- LOOK staff, editorial editor 4; honor graduate. KENNETH COLSON—Band 2, 3, 4) Spanish Club 3; Eighth District Honors Program 3. JOANN COLWELL-Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3; tennis 2; SANDSPUR staff, junior class editor 4. MARTY CONNER—Band 2, 3, 4; band clinic 2, All-State Band 2; FHA 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club 3. BECKY COPELAND—French Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, president 4; FHA 4; football cheer- leader 3, 4, captain 4; Hi-Y sweetheart 4; home room representative 3. 4; class officer, secretary 4. HARRY COPELAND—Interact Club 3, 4, vice-president 4; Spanish Club 2; Math Club 2. SUSAN CRAGO—Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Basket- ball cheerleader 3, 4. KITTY CRANE-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; senior play 4; home room representative 2, 4; honor graduate; SANDSPUR staff, senior class editor 4; Science Club 2; office worker 2, 3, 4. 216 MIKE CREWS GARY DALLAS—Science Club 2; football 2, 3; Key Club 3, 4; senior play 4 SUE DASHER—FHA 2. BRENDA DAVIS—Entered from Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, Texas, 4; FHA 2; Y-Teens 2, 3; tennis 2, 3; Art Club 2; home room officer 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Pep Club 4; honor graduate. LINDA DAVIS—Entered from Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, Texas, 4; FHA 2; Y-Teens 2, 3; Honor Society 3; tennis 2, 3; Thespians 2; Student Council 2; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Pep Club 4; honor graduate. DEBBIE DEAN—home room representative 2, 3; basketball 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; senior play 4. Phyllis Hiers, Miss Flame 1967, receives a roaring cheer from students after prophesying a Homecoming victory over Moultrie. JERRY DELOACH—football 2; track 2; V-Club 2; DE Club 3; DCT 4. TOMMY DELOACH—DCT 2, 3. MARCIA DENNIS-Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; office worker 3, 4. ALAN DEULEY MARVIN DICKEY—Key Club 2, 3, 4; golf 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. DUANE DODSON—football 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4; bas- ketball 2. LINDA DOLLAR—Tri-Hi-Y 2. RICHARD DOWLING CECELIA DUKE TOMMY DUTTON—Hi-Y 2; Interact Club 3, 4. SUSAN EANES- Beta Club 2, 3, 4, social chairman 3, secretary 4; FTA 3, 4, president 4; Student Council 3, 4; FHA 2; French Club 2, 3; Eighth District Honors Program 2; Governor’s Honors Program 3; SANDSPUR staff, editor; Elks’ Leadership Award, first place 4; Alice Bingle Essay Contest, honorable mention 4; honor graduate 4; senior superlative. PATE EDWARDS—Hi-Y 3, 4, secretary 4; tennis 4; V-Club 4. PHYLLIS ETHRIDGE—DCT 2. WAYNE EXUM BILLY GANAS—DE Club 3, 4. BILLY GANDY—football 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4. DONALD GARNER SALLY GARNER—FHA 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 2. MIKE GARWOOD SARA GATEWOOD—French Club 3; FHA 4; FTA 4. CHARLOTTE GEORGE—French Club 3; DE Club 4. DON GEORGE—Beta Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; honor graduate. JOHN GEORGE- football 2, 3, 4. PATSY GEORGE—Band 2, 3, 4. LANE CIDDENS—Key Club 4. DARRELL GLASS—French Club 2; DE Club 3, 4, State DE Business Speech Contest, first place 4, chaplain 4. BYRON GLOVER—French Club 2, 3; track 2; DCT 4. TERRY GODFREY—DE Club 4, vice-president 4; Spanish Club 3; Hi-Y 2. RICK GREEN CINDY CRIFFIN-Pep Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. MAXINE GRINER-Beta Club 4; DE Club 3, 4, DE Scholarship 4. LARRY GRINER—basketball 2, 3, 4; track 3; baseball 2; football 2, 3, 4, co-captain 4. YVONNE HALL—Band 2, 3, 4, most improved musician 4. JIM HALL—French Club 2, 3; Math Club 2, 3; baseball 3, 4. LORETTA HALTER—tennis 2, 3, 4; FHA 2; FTA 2, 4; Spanish Club 3, Girls’ State 3; GAA 2, 3, vice-president 3; Governor’s Honors Program 3. JAN HANSEN—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. LINDA HARNAGE—FHA 2; DE Club 3, 4. GARY HARRIS—football 2, 3, 4. 217 RICK HASTINGS-Band 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4; football 2, 3, 4. LINDA HAYES—Entered from Cordova Senior High School, Sacramento, California, 4. JOHNNY HELLER—Band 2, 3, 4. LOUISE HESTERS-Tri-Hi-Y 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. JIMMY HIERS-V-Club 2, 3, 4; track 2, 3; football 2, 3; DE Club 4. PHYLLIS HIERS—Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; basket- ball cheerleader 3, 4, captain 4; Miss Flame 4; DE Club 4. SUSAN HOBBS-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 4; FTA 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; home room representative 3; GAA 2, 3, 4; senior play 4. JOHNNY HOLTON-track 4; V-Club 4. JAKE HORNE BRENDA HOUSE—Entered from Clovis High School, Clovis, New Mexico, 4; Spanish Club 4; honor graduate. PATTI HUCKABY—Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; basket- ball 2, 3, 4, captain 4; Spanish Club 3; OUTLOOK staff, advertising manager 4. JACKIE HUFF—FHA 2, 3, Junior Homemaker Degree 2; DE Club 3, 4, parliamentarian 4, Warren Horton Me- morial Award 4. SHARON HUGHES SHIRLIE HUGHES-DE Club 3, 4. LINDA JOSEPH—FHA 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. BILLY KELLER—Math Club 2; Certificate of Educational Development 2; French Club 3, 4, president 4; Bela Club 3, 4, treasurer 4; National High School Institute, Northwestern University 3; SANDSPUR staff, sports editor 4; honor graduate. TED KELLY THERESA KENT-DE Club 4. LAMAR KNIGHTON-DE Club 3, 4. CAROLYN LANDEY—tennis team 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3, president 2; Eighth Congressional District Honors Program 2, 3; Certificate of Educational Development 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, vice-president 3, president 4; French Club 3; OUTLOOK staff, news editor 4; senior class play; National Merit Letter of Commendation 4; Beta Club Scholarship 4; Alice Bingle Essay Contest, honor- able mention 4; first honor graduate; senior superlative. JOHNNY LANCDALE—DE Club 4. BECKY LASSITER—Certificate of Educational Develop- ment 2; DE Club 3, 4, state contest, second place 4. BILL LASTINGER—DE Club 4; Hi-Y Club 4; OUTLOOK staff, news editor 4. VIC LEDBETTER SUSAN LEONARD—Band 2, 3, 4, flag corps 2, 3, feature twirler 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club 3, vice-president 3; Eighth Congressional District Honors Program 3; FTA In the Senior Day chapel program, Marc Cochran, Mike McMillan, Brenda Davis, Linda Davis, Dennis Smith, Rozzie Bird, Mike Garwood, Steve Lincoln, Cindy Griffin, Shirlee Sainz, Mike Chapman, Ed Baker, and 218 Duane Dodson, recall the excitement of Bernard Hal- dane’s Career Institute, held at Mathis City%Auditorium in the spring. Career Clinic Offers Guidance 4; senior class play, prop and set manager; honor graduate. LOIS LEVENDUSKI—Latin Club 2; FHA 2; home room representative 4. TERETHA LEWIS MALCOLM LILES—Track 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, most improved 3, All-Region honorable mention 3, most faith- ful 4, captain 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Board of Directors 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4; class officer, secretary 3; emcee of beauty pageant 3; Homecoming representative 3; senior class play; Homecoming king 4; OUTLOOK staff, sports editor 4. STEVE LINCOLN—Hi-Y Club 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4, vice- president 3, president 4; Spanish Club 3; American Legion Leadership Award 3; tennis team 3, 4. PAUL LOVE—Football 3; V-Club 3. MAC MACKEY-Key Club 3, 4; tennis team 3, 4; V-Club 3, 4. SAM MANGUM KATHY MARSHALL-Spanish Club 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; DCT Club 4. BOBBY MARTIN—Certificate of Educational Development 2; Eighth Congressional District Honors Program 3; Beta Club 4; SANDSPUR staff, faculty editor 4; honor graduate. BRENDA MARTIN—'Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Band 4, flag corps 4. HARRIS MATHIS—basketball 2; Spanish Club 3. ROLLIN MATHIS—track 2, 3; football 3, 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation 4; STAR Student, Eighth District winner 4; honor graduate; senior superlative. CAROLYN MAY—Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; OUTLOOK staff, business manager 4; honor graduate. LOUISE McCARTY—Tri-Hi-Y 2; FHA 2. LAURETTA McCASKILI French Club 2; Elks and American Legion Oratorical winner 2; honor graduate. BOBBY McCRARY—basketball 2; baseball 2, 3, 4; football 2. 3, 4. captain 4, sportsmanship award 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR McDANIEL—Hi-Y 3, 4; Library staff 4. CHAN McELVEY MARILYN McGINNIS—FHA 2; FBLA 2, 3; FT A 3; DE Club 4. MIKE McMILLAN—Basketball 2; Beast 2; track 2, 3; football 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Pep Club 5; DE 5. BARBARA MEAD—Glee Club 3; DE Club 4. PHIL METZGER—Entered from Berlin, Germany 3; Letterman Club 2; football 2; basketball 2, 3, 4; baseball 2, 3, 4; V-Club 3, 4. PAUL MIDDLETON JULIAN MILLER MIKE MILLS—DE Club 4. HANK MINOR—Key Club 3, 4. FRANCES MONTGOMERY—class officer, treasurer 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; basketball cheerleader 3; Homecoming attendant 3; senior class play; OUT- LOOK staff, feature editor 4. CAROLYN MOORE-Spanish Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3; DE Club 4. MARY CATHERINE MOORE—DE Club 4. ROBERT MOORE—DE Club 2, 3; DCT Club 4. HANK MOSELEY—class officer, treasurer 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Literary Guild Award 4; Civitan Essay Contest, first place 4; honor graduate. JOHN NESTLER DEDO NJJEM ETHEL PAGE—FHA, degrees chairman 2; Beta Club 3; biology lab assistant 3, 4; library assistant 3; office assistant 4; SANDSPUR staff, club editor 4; DAR Good Citizenship Award 4; Best All Round Senior; honor graduate; senior superlative. GENE PEARCE—DE Club 4. LEIGH PENDLETON—homeroom representative 2; Home- coming Court 2; Pep Club 2, 3, .4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3, 4, captain 4, “Most Faithful” trophy 4; Top Ten Beauty Contest 4; Key Club Sweetheart 4; Calendar Girl Contest, first place 4. DORIS PENNINGTON—Certificate of Educational Develop- ment 2; FHA 2; Science Club 2; GAA 2, 3; Beta Club 3; Band 3, 4; DCT Club 4, president 4. BETTY PHELPS JACKIE PIKE HARRY PILKINGTON—football 2, 3, 4; track 2, 3, 4.. SANDRA POWELL—FHA 2; GAA 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Library assistant 4. BETTY PRIDE RONALD RADNEY—Interact Club 3; Band, honor guard 4. PAULA RAMEY—Entered from North Fulton High, At- lanta 3; softball 2; track and field 2; Pep Club 3, 4; DE Club 4, secretary 4. GARY REGISTER—French Club 2, 3. BARBARA RIBLING—FHA 2; Spanish Club 3; Band 2,3, 4. CONNIE RIDLEY—FHA 2; tennis team 2, 3, 4. RONNIE RIDLEY CYNTHIA MIRIAM ROBERTS—Entered from Lowndes High 4; Student Council 3; Science Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4. DANNY RODGERS WANDA ROWE CLAIRE ROYAL 219 Senior Honore Crowd Index Peges SHIRLEE SAINZ—Tri-Hi-Y 2; GAA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; basketball cheerleader 4; Wildcat mascot 4; senior class play. JENNIFER SALTER-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3, 4, most outstanding sophomore 2, most improved 3, most outstanding player 4. JANIE SANSBERRY—American Legion Girls State 3; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 4; DCT Club 4, secretary 4. BOBBY SCHROER TERESA SHERWOOD-Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4, treasurer 4; basketball 2, 3, 4, manager 4; French Club 3; GAA 4; Miss Spirit 4; U.D.C. Essay winner 4. JANIE SHIRAH—tennis 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, treasurer 3; Student Council 3, 4, secretary 4; honor graduate. PEGG SIKES—Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, secretary 3; DE Club 4, treasurer 4, local and district Student of the Year 4. ALLEN SIMPSON—Band 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club 3; track team 4; V-Club 4. LINDA SIMPSON—Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Beauty Contest 3, 4, second runner-up 3, Top Ten 4; DE Club 4, historian 4, Coordinator’s Award 4, State Job Interview Contest, third place 4; Homecoming Court 4; class officer, treasurer 4. KATHY SIMS—Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; DE Club 4. JIM SINEATH—Spanish Club 2; DCT Club 4. DICKY SIRMONS—Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, president 4; DE Club 4. PHILIP SKOROPAT RILEY SLOAN CHRISTINE SMITH—FHA 2, 3, treasurer 3; FTA 3, 4, projects chairman 3, second vice-president 4; Pep Club 4. DENNIS SMITH GRETCHEN SMITH—Governor’s Honors Program, alter- nate in music 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, secretary 3, president 4; southwest district Y Club officer, secretary 4; Eighth Congressional District Honors Program 3; Civitan Essay Contest, second place 4; Student Council 4, parliamentarian 4; honor graduate; senior superlative. DEWAYNE SPEER-DE Club 4. EARL SPENCER STUART LYNN SPENCER-Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; DE Club 4. SANDRA STALVEY—FHA 2; tennis team 3, 4. SHARON STALVEY CAROLE STEMBRIDCE-Tri-Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club 3; Beauty Contest 3, 4; Band 3, 4, secretary 3, flag corps 3, 4, captain 4, superior rating, flag corps festival 3, 4. DIANE STEPHENSON-Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Top Ten in beauty contest 3; DE Club 4. HORACE STEPHENSON-Math Club 2; Certificate of Educational Development 2; French Club 2, 3, 4, treas- urer 3; Eighth Congressional District Honors Program, alternate 3; Interact Club 3, 4, secretary 3; Hi-Y 4; senior class play. BOBBY STEVENS—Entered from Waycross High School 2; band 3, 4, president 4; Key Club 4. EVELYN STROBO TOM STUMP JOHN SUTPHIN SUSAN SWEEK-Pep Club 2; FHA 2; DE Club 3. 4. MIKE TALBOTT—Entered frm Lowndes County High School 3; Thespian Drama Club 3; FBLA 3. EDDIE TERRELL—Entered frm Guam M.I. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; football 2, 3, 4; John F. Kennedy Weight- lifting Team 4; swimming and diving team 4. BUD THOMAS-Hi-Y 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; DCT Club 4. PENNY THOMAS—Tri-Hi-Y 2; basketball 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY TRUE CARY TUCKER MELANIE TUDOR—Entered from Carroll High School, Ozark, Alabama 3; DE Club 4, state Window Display Contest, third place 4. DENNIS TURNER—Entered from Lubbock High School, Lubbock, Texas 4; Moody Officers Wives Schlarship 4; honor graduate. JULIE VEATCH—Student Council 2; class officer, treas- urer 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; football cheerleader 3, 4; Interact Club Sweetheart 4. FAYE VICKERS GORDON WALKER ROBERT WARD—Entered from Jacksonville, Florida 4; DCT Club 4. ELAINE WASHINGTON—FHA 3. BRITT WATSON BECKY WILLIAMS DIANNA WILLIAMSON—Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, projects chair- man 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3. PRISCILLA WILSON—tennis team 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, chaplain 3; class officer, president 3; Student Council 3, 4, vice-president 3, president 4; honor graduate; senior superlative. GENIE WRIGHT—GAA 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, projects chairman 3; Pep Club 3; Governor’s Honors Program 3; SANDSPUR staff, sophomore editor 4. GUY YORK—Entered from Springfield, Illinois 3; football 3; basketball 3, 4, All-Region 3, 4; V-Club 3, 4. KAREN ZATYKO—tennis team 2; GAA 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. 220 Teacher Talents Surprise, Entertain WRIGHT BAZEMORE—A.B., Mercer, economics; M.A., George Peabody, administration. Other colleges attended: Princeton University, Harvard University. Teaches: phys- ical education. Sponsors: V-Club. Honors: 1912 and 1961 annual dedication. Football Coaches Hall of Fame: 1962 Years’ experience: 30. Previous schools: Waycross High. MISS EUNICE BREWER—A.B., Tift College, mathematics. Teaches: geometry, Algebra II. Years' experience: 2. Previous schools: Walker High, Atlanta. Sponsors: THE ’DOSTA OUTLOOK, SANDSPUR. HOWARD BRIDGES—A.B., M.A., Mercer University, history. Other colleges attended: Duke University, Co- lumbia University. Principal. Honors: 1968 annual dedi- cation. Years’ experience: 39. Previous schools: Bibb County, Brooks County, Barwick High, Bainbridge High, Dublin, and Cook County. MRS. WILL BURGSTEINER—College attended: Georgia State Woman’s College. School secretary. Years’ ex- perience: 6. FRANK BUTENSCHON—B.S. Auburn University, music education. Other colleges attended: Jacksonville State College, Alabama. Teaches: band. Honors: Who’s Who, National Honor Yearbook of Bands; Phi Mu Alpha, National Honorary Music Fraternity; member of National Band Association. Years’ experience: 8. Previous schools: Valdosta Junior High. MRS. CLYDE CONNELL—A.B., Valdosta State College, English and French. Other colleges attended: University of Georgia, Vanderbilt University, Georgia Southern College. Teaches: French I and French II. Sponsors: French Club. Years’ experience: 21. Previous schools: Echols County High, Hahira High, Naylor High, Athens High. JAMES COPELAND—A.B., Valdosta State College, his tory and English. Other colleges attended: Emory Jun- ior College. Teaches: United States history, world history. Sponsors: Key Club. Honors: Commencement speaker, 1966; Junior-Senior Banquet speaker, 1967; annual dedication, 1967. Years’ experience: 4. MRS. JAMES DAVIS—A.B., Louisiana Tech, art educa- tion. Teaches: Art I and Art II. Years’ experience: 1. WILLIAM E. DAVIS—B.S., M.S., Auburn University, 'science, physical education. Other colleges attended: South Georgia College, University of North Carolina, Mercer University, University of Florida. Teaches: physics and chemistry. Years’ experience: 19. Previous schools: Wayne County High. Honors: Star Teacher, 1968. MIKE FLETCHER—B.S., Valdosta State College, business administration. Teaches: geometry. Sponsors: Hi-Y Club. Years’ experience: 1. MISS MARCUERITE FORD—A.B., Valdosta State Col- lege, history, English. Other colleges attended: University of Florida, Emory University, University of Georgia. Guidance counselor, dean of girls. Sponsors: cheerleaders. Honors: Star Teacher, 1961; Who's Who of American Miss Elaine Vann, Miss Ann Powell, Miss Maureen Powell, and Miss Margaret fPaters perform in Faculty Fallout. 221 Women; Who’s Who in the South and Southeast. Years’ experience: 38. Previous schools: Waycross High, Albany High. MRS. JAMES FOSTER—B.S., Albany State College, edu- cation; M.S. Atlanta University, library science. Li- brarian. Years’ experience: 8. Previous schools: Cook County Training School, Adel, Georgia. MRS. MICHAEL A. FRAZIER—B.S., Western Carolina University, education. Teaches: Special Education. Years’ experience: 1. MRS. SAM CLASSMAN—Business College, Macon, Ge- orgia. Secretary for the guidance counselor. Years’ experience: 3. WILLIAM GLENN—B.S., M.S., University of Georgia, distributive education. Other colleges attended: Pennsyl- vania State, Georgia Southern. Teacher: distributive education. Sponsors: DE Club, senior class. Honors: 1966 annual dedication. Years’ experience: 15. MRS. OLIVER GOOGE—B.S., Valdosta State College, education, English. Other colleges attended: Middle Georgia College, South Georgia College. Teaches: Eng- lish IV. Chairman of English Department. Honors: Star Teacher, 1964, 1965; Chairman of Eighth District Georgia Council of Teachers of English, 1965-66, 1966-67. Years’ experience: 7. CHARLES GREENE—B.S., Valdosta State College, educa- tion history: M.Ed. Georgia Southern College, history. Teaches: government, world history. Coaches: football and track. Sponsors: Hi-Y. Years’ experience: 6. MRS. R. M. HALL—B.S., Winthrop College, home eco- nomics. Teaches: Home Economics I. Sponsors: FHA Club. Years’ experience: 2. MRS. HERCHEL HAMILL—A.B., Bessie Tift College, social studies. Other colleges attended: Georgia State, Florida State University, University of Georgia. Teaches: Bible, English II. Sponsors: FTA Club. Years’ ex- perience: 17. Previous schools; Jesup High, Greensboro High, Cascade Heights, Atlanta; Valdosta Junior High. MRS. ALAN HOFFMAN—B.S., Slippery Rock State College, health, physical education. Teaches: girls’ physical education. Sponsors: CAA Club. Years’ ex- perience: 3. Previous schools: Keystone Oaks High, Pennsylvania; Lowndes Junior High; Valdosta State College. JAMES P. HORN—B.S., Troy State, social studies; M.S., Auburn University, school administration. Other colleges attended: University of Georgia. Teaches: DCT. Spon- sors: DCT Club. Years’ experience: 18. JULIAN LEFILES—B.S., Valdosta State College, business administration. Other colleges attended: South Georgia College. Teaches: college and general biology. Years' experience: 5. Coaches: football and tennis. MRS. WOODROW LEONARD—A.B.. Wesleyan College, chemistry. Other colleges attended: Valdosta State Col- lege. Teaches: English III: Years’ experience: 1. MRS. GRADY MASSEY—B.S., Valdosta State College, chemistry; M.S., Columbia University, biology. Other colleges attended: M.I.T., Science fellowship grant. Teaches: college biology. Honors: Georgia biology teach- er of year, 1967. Years’ experience: 32. Previous schools: Valdosta State College. SIDNEY L. MCHARGUE—A.B., University of Georgia, journalism. Other colleges attended: Valdosta State College, Georgia Southern. Teaches: English II. Years’ experience: 5. Previous schools: Austell High, North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering. MRS. JACK Ml ERS—B.S., Woman’s College of Georgia, business education. Other colleges attended: Georgia Southern. Teaches: Shorthand I, Typing I. Years’ ex- perience: 1. MRS. TOM MOOD1—B.S., Georgia Southern College, business education. Teaches: Typing I and II. Years’ experience: 5. W. G. NUNN—B.S., M.S., Auburn University. Other colleges attended: University of Georgia, University of Alabama. Superintendent of Valdosta City Schools. JERRY PILCHER—A.B., Valdosta State College, art. Other colleges attended: Florida State University. Teach- es: Art I and II. Years’ experience: 1. Previous schools: Jinks Junior High, Pensacola, Florida. MISS ANN POWELL—B.S., Valdosta State College, math. Teaches: Algebra II. Sponsors: junior class. Honors: Secretary of Eighth District Georgia Mathematics Coun- cil. Years’ experience: 5. Previous schools: Brooks County High. MISS MAUREEN POWELL-B.S., Valdosta State College, secondary education. Other colleges attended: Columbus College. Teaches: world history. Sponsors: Tri-Hi-Y Club. Years’ experience: 1. MISS BARBARA RIGGLE—B.A., Our Lady of the Lake College, English. Teaches: English II and III. Years’ experience: 3. Previous schools: Texas Tech, San An- tonio, Texas. MRS. TOMMY ROBERTS—B.S.A., University of Arkansas, social studies. Teaches: bookkeeping. Typing 222 Teachers Enjoy Student Activities I. Sponsors: Beta Club. Years’ experience: 9. Previous schools: Norman Junior High. Crossett, Arkansas; Boga- lusa High School; John S. Shaw High School, Ben C. Rain High School, Mobile, Alabama. Honors: Teacher of the Year, 1965, Bogalusa, Louisiana. MIKE ROGERS—B.S., Valdosta State College, math. Other colleges attended: Columbus Junior College, Auburn University. Teaches: Algebra II, Algebra III Trig., Math V. Honors: Chairman of Math Department; fellowship to Auburn University, 1967. Years’ experience: 5. University of Florida; Teacher of the Year, 1967; Coordinator of special education, Valdosta City Schools. Years experience: 9. Previous schools: Sallas-Mahone, Leila Ellis, Valdosta Junior High. FELIX C. WIGGINS—B.S., Valdosta State College, biology. Teaches: general biology . Years experience: 1. JOE WILSON—B.S., Valdosta State College, education. Other colleges attended: Cameron Junior College, South Georgia College, University of Georgia. Teaches: driver education. Years’ experience: 7. JACK RUDOLPH —B.S., industrial management, Georgia Tech. Teaches: business math, economics sociology. Years experience: 1. Coaches: football and baseball. MRS. RALPH B. SPURLOCK—B.S., Valdosta State College, business education. Other colleges attended: Georgia Southern College, University of Georgia, U.S.N. Yeoman School, Iowa State Teachers College. Years experience: 1. MRS. PAUL SUMNER—B.S., University of Georgia, recreation education. Teaches: girls physical education. Sponsors: Tennis team. Years’ experience: 2. Previous schools: Cook High School. JAMES SURRAN—A.A., B.A., M.A., Florida State Uni- versity, history. Other colleges attended: Manatee Junior College, University of South Florida. Teaches: Spanish I and II. Years experience: 2. Previous schools: Thomas- ville High School. MRS. L. P. THOMAS—School secretary MRS. MAURICE THOMPSON—B.S., Berry College, M.Ed., University of Georgia, home economics. Other colleges attended: Emory University. Teaches: Home Economics I and II. Sponsors: FHA Club. Years ex- perience: 22. Previous schools: Gordon County, Bartow County, and Morgan County. MISS ELAINE VANN—B.S., Valdosta State College, education. Teaches: business English, English II. Spon- sors: FTA Club. Years experience: 1. MISS MARGARET WATERS—B.S., Georgia Southern College, education. Teaches: Algebra I. Years ex- perience: 1. MRS. RONALD WETHERINGTON—B.S., Florida State University, elementary education, M.E., University of Florida, mental retardation. Teaches: secondary special education. Honors: Fellowship for master’s degree at MRS. A. C. WISENBAKER—A.B., Women’s College of Georgia, English. Other colleges attended: Duke Uni- versity. Teaches: Latin, English III. Years experience: 29. Previous schools: Washington, Georgia; Griffin, Georgia; Albany, Georgia; Valdosta Junior High. MRS. W. E. WISENBAKER—A.B., Valdosta State College, history. Other colleges attended: Florida State University, University of Florida. Teaches: United States history. Years experience: 16. Previous schools: Ocilla High, Valdosta Junior High. MRS. HARRY WOLINSKI—A.B., Valdosta State College, humanities; M.A., Florida State University, English. Teaches: English III and IV, journalism. Sponsors: SANDSPUR, THE DOSTA OUTLOOK. Honors: Star Teacher, 1963. Years experience: 16. Previous schools: Hahira; Lake Park; Central Elementary, Valdosta. Mrs. Tom Moody, Mrs. Tommy Roberts, and Mrs. Jack Myers watch a football pep rally in the gym. 223 Index FACULTY Coach Wright Bazemore—57, 63, 66, 127 Miss Eunice Brewer (Mrs. Alan Jenkins)—45 Mr. Howard Bfidges—8, 9, 12, 14, 18, 25, 92, 115, 116, 172, 184 Mrs. Will Burgsteiner—13, 175 Mr. Frank Butenschon—43, 110, 111, 226 Mrs. Clyde Connell—48, 91 Mr. James Copeland—46, 59, 94, 106 Mrs. Jack Myers—52, 223 Mrs. Tom Moody—223 Mr. W. G. Nunn—10, 11, 18, 35, 116, 184, 185, 186 Mr. Jerry Pilcher—42 Miss Ann Powell—44, 223 Miss Maureen Powell—47, 223 Miss Barbara Ann Riggle—40 Mrs. Tommy Roberts—52, 53, 223 Mr. Mike Rogers—44, 143 Coach Jack Rudolph—46, 66, 69, 127, 182 A beaming Mr. Bridges opens his black-and-gold birthday umbrella as Student Council members Priscilla Wilson, Julie Scott, Jani Shirah, and Anne Paine look on. Mrs. James Davis—42 Coach W. E. Davis—50, 51, 70, 120, 121 Mr. Mike Fletcher- 15, 107 Miss Marguerite Ford—13, 59, 108 Mrs. James Foster—12, 109 Mrs. Michael Frazier—58 Mrs. Sam Classman—13 Mr. William Glenn-52, 53, 98, 99 Mrs. Oliver Googe—38, 40, 122 Mr. James F. Goolsby-12, 184, 185 Coach Charles Greene—46, 47, 63, 66, 69,80 Mrs. R. M. Hall—54, 112 Mrs. Herchel Hamill—47, 89 Mr. J. P. Horn—52, 53, 101 Mrs. Alan Hoffman—56 Coach Julian LeFiles—66, 76, 79 Mrs. Woodrow Leonard—40, 94 Mrs. Grady Massey—50, 51 Mr. Sidney McHargue—40 Mrs. Ralph B. Spurlock—53 Mrs. Paul Sumner—56 Mr. James Surran—48, 49 Mrs. L. P. Thomas—13 Mrs. Maurice Thompson—54, 112 Miss Elaine Vann—40, 89 Miss Margaret Waters—46, 223 Mrs. Ronald Wetherington—58 Mr. Felix C. Wiggins—51 Coach Joe Wilson—55, 66, 69, 82 Mrs. A. C. Wisenbaker—48, 49, 90 Mrs. W. E. Wisenbaker—6, 46, 47, 97, 120 Mrs. Harry Wolinski—21, 40, 86, 92 BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Veran Blackburn—184, 185 Mr'. Sara Harrison—184, 185 Mr. John Howell—184, 185 Mr. Lamar Newbern—184, 185 Mrs. Christie Patterson—184, 185 Dr. Robert Quattlehaum—184, 185 Mr. Gordon Southwell—184, 185 Dr. J. Ralph Thaxton—184, 185 Mr. I. H. Tillman. Jr.—184, 185 Mr Reuben Yancey—184, 185 PARENTS AND FRIENDS Alphonse the Mannequin—98 Candy Beck—28 Laurie Bennett—70 Bethea—27 Mrs. Iris Bliteh—10 Mrs. Howard Bridges—8 Danny Brinson—148 Charlotte Cunningham—31 Mabel Davis—186 Dr. Joseph Durrenhurger—124 Cathy Eanes—133 Ellen Eanes—133 Judy Eanes—133 Mrs. Henry Forest—186 Sharron Griffin—28 Mr. Herchel Hamill—184, 185 Idella Harrell—186 Mrs. J. C Hunt—186 Mrs. Hilda Koch—207 Mr. William Landey—118 Mrs. William Landey—118 Otis Mooney—127 Mr. John O’Neal—8 Mr. In in Page—119 Mrs. Inin Page—119 Mrs. Mary Rawls—184, 185 Donna Schmidt—202 The Serenaders—26 Sally Shinglcr—28 Dr. Jason Shirah—37 Catherine Slocumb—8 Howard Slocumb—8 Minnie Lee Thompson—186 Mrs. Susan Thompson—123 Bill Wetherington—8 Rusty Wetherington—8 SENIORS Glenn Adkins—98, 135 Philip Ashcom—100, 148 Ed Baker—135, 218 Tommy Barr— Buddy Beasley—28, 101, 135 Linda Beck—101, 135 Earl Becton— Danny Bennett—36, 69, 88, 106, 114, 118, 123, 135, 199 Terry Bennett—134 Beverly Berry—112 William Bethea— Rozzie Bird-28, 33, 57, 111, 112, 131, 136, 218 Steve Bishop—27, 76, 78, 86, 92, 94, 96, 104, 120, 132, 136, 188. 215 Carol Blalock—2, 5, 22, 25, 33, 57, 94, 136, 152 Wayne Blanton—102, 136 Troy Blasingame— Boh Bolton—67, 82, 114, 126, 136 Tina Bradley—136 Larry Brandon—38, 106, 136, 143 224 Mr. Howard Bridges Tears Open Preseni Paula Buckner—5, 14. 18, 20, 21. 28, 33, 36, 92. 94, 118, 130, 134, 136, 152, 215 Roger Budd—2, 114, 118, 131, 136 Monty Caldwell—94, 98, 114, 136 Edward Campbell— Amelia Castrinos—136, 152 Juana Caudle-36, 87, 103, 118, 136 Kathy Chambers— Mike Chapman 11, 122, 137, 218 Rav Chitty—67, 114, 126, 127, 137, 143, 152 Algee Clarkston— Susan Clary—94, 101 Vicki Clayton—33, 36, 86, 87, 88, 89, 115. 118. 132, 136, 144 Dian Clements—57, 114, 137 Janice Coats—28, 94, 99, 137, 152 Marc Cochran—114. 218 Kathryn Coleman—99, 137 Claudia Collins—36, 87, 97, 103, 118 Kenny Colson—33, 138 Joann Colwell-92, 138, 215, 228 Cene Connell—138 Marty Conner— Becky Copeland—5, 94, 107, 134, 138, 148. 152, 228 Harry Copeland—104, 138 Susan Crago—13, 70, 94, 108, 113. 138, 144, 228 Kitty Crane-1, 13, 33, 36, 92, 108, 118, 138. 139, 215, 218 Mike Crews—138 Gary Dallas—101, 138, 228 Sue Dasher—57 Brenda Davis—36, 94, 103, 118, 138, 218 Linda Davis—94, 103, 118, 138, 218 Debbie Dean—33, 70, 94, 139, 144 Jerry Delaoch—101 Tommy Deloach—139 Marcia Dennis—13, 103, 108, 139, 228 Alan Deuley—10, 101, 139 Marvin Dickey—79, 99, 106, 114, 139 Duane Dodson—67, 114, 139, 218 Linda Dollar—152 Richard Dowling— Cecelia Duke—140 Tommy Dutton—140 Susan Eanes—21, 36, 88, 89, 92, 96, 118, 120, 133, 140, 215 Pate Edwards—76, 107, 115, 140 Phyllis Ethridge— Wayne Exum—94. 140 Billy Ganas—98, 140 Billy Gandy—67, 82. 114, 115, 126, 141 Donald Garner—141 Sally Garner—57, 112, 141 Mike Garwood—5, 100, 218 Sara Gatewood—89, 141 Charlotte George—99 Don George—36, 88, 118 John George—67, 114, 141 Patsy George—141 Lane Giddens—106, 141 Darrell Glass—33, 53, 141, 153 Byron Glover—101, 141 Terry Godfrey—141 Rick Green—141 Cindy Griffin—141, 218 Maxine Griner—88. 98. 123, 190 Larry Griner—23, 67, 126, 142 Yvonne Hall-142 Jim Hall—76, 82, 114, 142 Loretta Halter-89, 94, 142, 146 Jan Hansen—1, 142 Linda Harnage—98, 108, 142 Gary Harris—67, 114, 115 Rick Hastings—67, 114, 142 Linda Hayes Johnny Heller—142 Louise Hesters—142 Jimmy Hiers—94, 99. 114, 142 Phyllis Hiers—23, 70. 94. 99. 109, 113, 152, 217 Susan Hobbs—94, 142, 153 John Holton—80 Jake Horne—115, 142 Brenda House—36, 118 Patti Huckaby—17, 70, 94, 143 Jackie Huff—143 Sharon Hughes—143 Shirley Hughes—94, 98 Linda Joseph—143 Billy Keller-36, 88, 91, 92, 118, 143, 215 Ted Kelly—143 Theresa Kent—99, 143 Lamar Knighton—98, 99, 143 Carolyn Landey—36, 87, 88, 118, 123, 125, 132, 144 Johnny Langdale—99 Becky Lassiter—98, 187 Billy Lastinger—1, 86, 87, 98, 107, 144 Vic Ledbetter—25, 67, 114 Susan Leonard—118, 144, 152 Lois Levenduski—144 Malcolm Liles—4, 25, 69, 74, 87, 106, 114, 126, 143, 144 Steve Lincoln—76, 106, 144, 218 Paul Love—67 Mac Mackey—76, 106, 145, 152 Sam Manguni—101 Kathy Marshall—101, 145 Brenda Martin—103, 111, 145 Bobby Martin—35, 58. 88, 92, 118, 125, 126, 145, 215 Harris Mathis—23, 145 Rollin Mathis—33, 67, 114, 118, 121, 125, 126, 127, 133, 145 Carolyn May—86, 87, 94, 118, 145 Louise McCarty—115, 144 Lauretta McCaskill—36, 118, 143, 144 Bobby McCrary 22, 67, 82, 83, 114, 145 Arthur McDaniel—1, 107, 109, 145 Chan McElvey—101, 145 Marilyn McGinnis—99, 145 Mike McMillan—114, 218 Barbara Mead—99 Philip Metzger—69, 82, 145 Paul Middleton—146 Julian Miller—146 Michael Lee Mills—146 Hank Minor—94, 106, 146, 199 Frances Montgomery—13, 57, 108, 122, 146, 152 Carolyn Moore—146 Mary Catherine Moore—99, 115, 146 Robert Paul Moore—101 Hank Moseley-36, 88, 106, 118, 122, 143, 147 John Nestler—80, 81, 147 Dedo Nijem—147 Ethel Page-21, 36, 92, 108, 116, 118, 119, 120, 143, 147, 215 Gene Pearce—147 Leigh Pendleton—31, 33, 70, 106, 139, 147, 151 Doris Pennington—100, 101, 147 Betty Phelps— Jackie Pike— Harry' Pilkington—66, 67, 80. 81. 114, 147 Srndra Powell—109 Betty Pride— Ronald Radnev—147 Paula Ramey—115, 147 Gary Register—143. 118 Barbara Rihling— Connie Ridley—76, 148 Ronnie Ridley—148 Cynthia Roberts—148 Danny Rodgers—101 Wanda Rowe—148 Claire Royal 148, 207 Shirlee Sainz—59, 70. 94, 113, 149, 152, 190, 218 Jennifer Salter—59, 70, 94, 149 Janie Sansberry—100. 101, 115, 120, 149 Teresa Sherwood—94, 109, 122. 149 Jani Shirah—17, 27. 36. 88. 91, 96, 103, 112, 118, 143, 149, 190. 224 Peggy Sikes 33, 149. 207 Kathy Sims—99 Linda Simpson—22, 25, 31, 94, 98, 134, 137. 149, 151, 152 Allen Simpson 98, 149 Jim Sineath—100 Dicky Sirmon9—98, 107, 149 Philip Skoropat—80, 81, 150 Riley Sloan— Christine Smith—33, 57, 89, 149 Gretchen Smith—36, 88, 96, 102, 103, 118, 122. 124, 131, 143, 149 Dennis Smith—25, 28, 101, 114, 115, 137, 152, 218 Dewayne Speer—99, 150 Earl Spenser—163 Stuart Spencer—98, 99 Sandra Stalvey—76 Sharon Stalvey—76, 77, 115 Carole Stembridge—28, 111, 150 Horace Stephenson—91, ldi, 107, 143, 150, 201, 228 Diane Stephenson—33, 98, 99, 115, 150 Evelyn Strobe— Bobby Stevens—28, 106, 111, 150 John Sutphin—101, 118 Susan Sweek—98, 99, 149 Mike Talbott—115, 150 Eddie Terrell— Penny Thomas—94, 115 Bud Thomas—101, 150 Beverly True—115 Gary Tucker—150 Melanie Tudor—98, 99, 150, 152 Dennis Turner—36, 118, 123, 150 Mark Turner Julie Veatch—2, 5, 94, 104, 115, 151 Faye Vickers—33. 84, 99, 151 Gordon Walker— Robert Ward—101. 151 Elaine Washington—112. 151 Britt Watson—101 Becki W'illiams—111, 151 Dianna Williamson—103. 151 Priscilla Wilson—8, 25. 27, 28, 33, 36, 46, 96. 97, 118, 130, 151, 152, 224 225 Mr. B. 'q March in' Cate Take Bow Genie Wright—21. 25, 43, 86, 92. 97, 151.215 Guy York—67, 69. 114, 122. 151. 196 Karen Zatyko—103, 151, 187 JUNIORS Kathy Adams—88, 94, 155 Floyd Anderson—155 Emily Raskin— Dehra Beaty— Mike Reek -43, 80. 155 Joann Reggs 89, 91, 155 Joe Rcll—25, 67, 80. 81. 114, 155 Jack Rennett—99 Linda Rennett— Kay Rlack—94, 155 Rolibi Rlanton—91, 103, 155 Nancy Rlanton—111 Robert Rohler—67. 114, 155 Diana Roris—70, 72, 74, 75, 94, 155 Rarbara Rowers—5, 19, 23, 94, 154 155. 181 Jim Rranam—27, 46, 96. 97, 155 Joseph Rrannen—106, 107, 155 Mike Brentlev—94. 156 Timmy Brogdon—69, 75, 156 Jane Rrown David Bullock—76, 78. 94, 156, 196 Rarbara Bunch -99, 156 Mindy Cadou—94, 113, 156 Anna Caesar— Deborah Cain—156 Brenda Cartee—1 George Carter—67, 114 Tommy Cato—94, 107, 156 Bill Caugblin— Gary Childree—99, 156 Patricia Christie— Linda Cone—156 Gail Connell—156 Bonnie Conner—111, 156 Cynthia Copeland—156 Stan Coppage—67, 106, 114, 157 Kathy Corns—31, 157 Marvin Courson—101 Richard Cowart—106, 107, 154, 157, 202 Peggy Cox—157 David Crockett—67, 114, 157 Brenda Cuppett— Franklin Dallas—157 Nancy Daniels—112 Craig Darden—99 Wes Davis-50, 88. 124, 125, 157 Donald Davis—25, 26. 27, 46, 96, 106, 107, 154, 157 Jana Davis—13, 89, 94, 108, 157 Gary Dawson— Donald Dayton—94, 157 Roger DeCesare—157 Tony DeGange—28, 43, 101, 157 Frank Deming—67, 82, 114, 126. 157 Bobby Dennis—157 Jerry Dennis—1, 82, 114, 157 Tommy Deutseher—157 Junior Dorminey—58 Cecil Dubberly—67, 114, 157 Debbie Duncan—1, 25, 31, 113, 157, 181, 210 Claudia Ellard— Harry Evans—1, 107, 157 David Fender-67, 114, 126, 127, 157 Jane Ferrell— Mike Flail—158 Eddie Fletcher—158 Stevenson Freelove— Penny Fryslie—100. 101 Calvin Fuller—158 Ben Futch— Annie Garland— Cecelia George—125 Catherine Gillis—158 Bonnie Goans—88, 158 Alan Golden—69, 82, 158 Gayle Green—91, 158 Jerry Greene—62, 64, 67, 68, 80, 114, 126, 158 Linda Gunter—94, 125 Terry Hasty— Glenn Hatcher—28. 158 Evelyn Haynes—158 Karen Herrington—57, 94, 103, 158 Debbie Holcombe—159 Johnny Holton—80, 158 Rod Holland-88, 107, 125, 158 Jan Howell—5, 23, 25, 46, 94, 96, 158 Jan Howell—94, 158 Larry Howell—65, 67, 80, 114, 126 Sandra Hubble—94, 158 Barbara Hughes— Judy Hunt—1, 2, 25, 27, 46, 96, 97, 159 Denise Irby—31, 158 Mary Jackson—103, 159, 161 Jimmy Jeter—99 Deborah Johnson—164 William Johnson—159 Jenny Johnston—103, 159 Shelley Jones- 159 Walter Jones ll4, 126, 159 Angie Kalil— Sue Kalil—159 Phyllis Karlip—94, 109, 159 Ricky Keller—28, 43, 88. 124, 125, 159, 189 Pat King—111 Ray Knighton—160 Millie Krug—30, 31, 163 Buddy LaHood—107, 160 Letricia Lancaster— Judy Landey—1, 28, 91, 160, 165 Lynn Langdale—101 Margaret Langdale—100, 101 Susan Lazarus— Kay Lewis— Jim Llyod—67 Bennett Luke—28, 67, 114, 160, 165 Debbie Maddox—1, 31, 160 Bill Malone—99, 160 Emily Marshall—160 Kelly Martin—94, 99, 160 Paula Masden—94, 103, 112, 160 Sally McCoy—13, 25, 26, 88, 91, 96, 103, 160 Donald McCrary—99, 160 Sissie McCrary—5, 23, 80, 94 Jeffery McDonald— Julian McDonald—101, 160 Deborah McGowan—94, 103, 160 Brenda McLain— Jimmy McNeal—160 Debbie Mathis— Elona Meindl—159 Dutton Miller—79, 160 Nan Miller—70, 94, 160, 188 Helen Montague—99, 160 Wayne Montgomery— Idella Moore—91, 94, 103, 160 Richard Moore—160 Keith Moran—160 Saron Moseley— Gene Mullis— Jay Mullis—99, 161 Peggy Mullis—159, 161 Douglas Murajda— Gerald Neal-67, 80, 114, 161 226 Mr. Frank Butenschon and his Marchin Cats pose for a picture at the annual spring concert. Pascal Nelson—7, 50, 124, 125 Harold Nobles—147 Rhonda Noles— Francis Norman—67, 94, 161 Jimmy Norris— James Oeder—161 Glenda O’Quinn—99 Terri Owen—161 Esther Paine—161, 201 Charles Parrish—2. 8, 22, 98, 147 Joy Parrish—94. 161 Connie Pate—98, 99 Rodney Perlman—159, 161 Lyn Phillips—76, 91, 103, 125, 161 Mary Phillips—161 Ricky Phillips—161 Susan Phillips—100, 101, 161 Cathy Pipkin—70, 94, 161 Ronnie Pitcock—67, 82, 114, 162 Wretha Pittman—111 Karen Pitts—94, 162, 188 Charles Register—159, 162 Gwen Register— Comalea Rich—162 Mona Richards—5, 23, 31, 91, 162 Mary Riggle—88, 125, 162 Joe Rodgers— George Rogero—162 Judy Rogero—162 Deborah Rogers— Mary Lou Rogers—94, 162 Calvin Rouse—94, 162 William Royal—162 Starr Runyon—112, 162 Charles Samuels—162 Rodrick Scruggs— Susan Scruggs—19, 94, 113, 162, 199 Fran Selph— John Selph—99, 162 Debi Senzig—89, 94, 108, 112, 162 Erin Sherman—28, 31, 88, 91, 103, 125, 162 Twila Sikes—162 Scooter Singletary—1, 67, 80, 107,114, 162 King Smith—105, 106, 125, 162 Dee Smith—1, 107, 163 Diane Smith—163 Kathy Smith—88, 94, 163, 199 Becki Southwell—109, 111, 163 Daryl Sparks—163 Danny Spicer—43, 111, 163 Mark Starling— Ralph Starling—82 David Steinberg—163 James Steinberg—150 Harriet Stewart—163 Sara Stickley-31, 70, 94, 108, 163, 196 Gaile Stokes—7, 88, 91, 103, 163 John Stump—114 Diane Taylor—99, 163 Martha Tompkins— Jill Townsend—94, 164 Willie Townsend— Bob Turner—164 Ginger Voloson—1, 94, 164 Shirley Warren—164 Columbus Washington—28 Jan Webb-84, 94, 98, 99, 164 Tanya Webb—99, 164 Judy Weeks—1, 154 William Weeks— Billy Weldon— Index Jackie Weldon— Larry Whitten—26, 88, 94, 107, 124, 164 Iris Wiggins—108, 125, 164 Janice Wilkes— Bion Williams—164 Glenn Williams—82, 83 Margaret Williams—108, 164 Mike William -1. 69, 72, 80, 107, 114, 164 Sara Williamson—100, 101, 164 Angela Wilson— Robert Yale-94, 164 Bill Yeomans— Becky Zipperer—164 SOPHOMORES Gerald Alcorn— Janet Alderman—167 John Anderson—67 Carolyn Arnold—90, 167 Cynthia Asbell— Bonnie Ashcom—114, 167 Gerald Ashcom—167 Ken Attocknie—67, 114 Jerry Baker—67, 69, 80, 81, 114, 167 Warren Barker—167 John Batts—107, 167 Virginia Beck—90, 94 Robert Becton—94, 167 Wade Bell—94, 167 Peggi Bennett—167 Anne Bernard—91, 94, 170 Sarah Berry—167 Kynnette Bethea—54, 89, 114, 169 Tutta Bird—111, 114, 167 Bo Blalock—67, 69, 80, 114, 126, 167 Wesley Blanchard—106, 167 Debbie Blanton—90, 167 Gary Blanton—106, 107, 168 Ronnie Blanton—168 John Bonner—168 Chip Bounds—82, 168 Bill Bowers—168 Barbara Brasher—168, 181 Scott Bretzche—88 Virginia Bridges—88, 90, 103, 168 Carolyn Brown—168 Pam Browning—114, 168 Lavonnc Brownlee—114, 168 Michael Brumbaugh—93, 168 Larry Burkhalter—168 David Bynum—100 Scarlet Caldwell—13, 94, 108, 168 Charles Callahan—67, 114, 168 Derryl Callahan— Donald Callahan—168 William Carmichael—88, 104, 168 Belinda Carter—168 Joe Carter—168 Judy Carter—94 Kenneth Carter—67, 168 Reba Carter—90, 94, 168 Steve Carter—168 Malcolm Cason—168 Gary Caudle—168, 169 Mary Beth Caughlin—168 Cheryl Cauthan—94, 169 Sharia Chambers—114, 169 Jim Christy—67, 80, 114, 169 Ellen Clary—169 James Clary—67, 82, 114 Joe Clary—67, 82, 114 Hugh Clements—169 Dorothy Coleman—169 Jerome Collins—169 James Colson—104 Kathy Colson—114, 169 William Colyer—169 Enid Conoway—169 James Copeland—107, 169 John Copeland—169 Maureen Corns—169 Jairus Cowart—115. 169 Tekla Crawford—90, 94, 103 Andy Crosby—169 Lewis Cunningham—114, 169 Billy Cuppett—170 George Dallas—157, 170 Bruce Daniels— Debbie Daniels—180, 181 Emily Dasher—114, 170 Brenda Daugherty—114, 170 Billie Kay Davis—170 Johnny Davis—170 Henry Davis—67, 114, 170 Thomas Davis—114, 170 Tom Davis— Tony Davis—67, 114 James Dees—170 Stephen DcGange—28, 43, 90, 170 Mark DiBois—67, 69, 80 Shirley Donaldson—170 Cary Dove—67, 69, 82, 114, 170 Harry Duncan—99 Joyce Ann Dunlap—171 George Elrod—171 Gloria Evans—171 Randy Evans—171 Janice Exum—171 Jerry Fiveash— Sylvia Fleetwood—171 Brenda Fluitt—171 Dannie Futch—171 Flashia Futch— Jackie Gaskins—171 Velma Gaskins—171 Rose Garner—114, 171 Alvin Garrison— Jan George—89, 171 Donald Cerlock—79, 91, 106 Cynthia Goff—171 Donald Golden—25, 67, 69, 73, 82, 114 Sara Goldstein—153 Cindy Green—171 Lloyd Greer—67, 80. 114, 171 Samuel Greneker—28, 43, 171 Charles Griffin— Debra Griffin—70, 171 Nancy Griffin—94, 171, 178 Dianne Griffin—171 Patricia Grimes—89, 108, 114, 171 William Haddock—171 Georgia Haire—171 James Hall—28, 43, 82, 83, 171 Joe Hall— Patricia Hall—171 Lucretia Hamill—49, 88, 90, 108, 114, 124, 125, 172, 190 Phillip Haney—172 Jeanne Hansen—166, 172 George Harmon—172 Kenneth Harris—90, 172 Haney Hart— Kay Hasty—172 227 Seniors Recell Kindergarten Fun Karen Hausman—94, 172 Benny Henderson— Mary Hendrix—111, 172 Robert Henry—172 Lydia Herring—70, 172 Janet Hiers—94’ Brenda Hill— David Hobbs—88, 107, 125 Aaron Holder—67, 80, 81 Sherri Holman—89, 94, 103, 172 Thomas Holt—67, 80, 114, 172 Angela Hughes—90, 103, 108, 180 Larry Hughes—67, 172 Patricia Hunt—172 Dennis Irby—111, 114, 172 Gene James—172 Rufus James—173 Steven Jarmillo—67, 114, 173 Jeffrey Jenkins—£7, 68, 80, 114, 173 Arthur Jeter—173 James Johnson—173 John Johnson— Robert Johnson—173 William Johnson—114, 173 Greg Johnston—173 Pamela Joiner— Cynthia Jones—173 Richard Jones—173 W’anda Justice—173 Colye Justman—57, 177 Sylvia Kessler—103, 109, 114, 173 Lillian Kilpatrick—90, 94, 173 Howard Kimball—173 David King—173 Norma Knighton—90, 94, 173 Robert Koncar—80, 114, 173 Frances Krankkala— Dan Lackey—173 Mickey Lagioya—173 Jerry LaMontagne—76, 173 Janet Lashley— Mike LeFiles— Julian LeFiles—82, 83, 88, 96, 97, 106, 114, 166 Richard Liles— LaVictor Lipscomb—67, 80, 81, 114 Virginia Lloyd— Sandra Lofton—174 Angela Love—. Steve Lowery— Gary' Luke— William Mackey—25, 74, 90, 106, 172 Diane Malerich—89, 114, 174 Mary Malone—94, 114, 174 Steve Marshall—174 Richard Martin—174 Terri Mathis—23, 174 Anthony Mayne—67, 174 Ashley McCranie—174 Pat McGrogan—174 Hazel McLeod— Livy McLeod— William McNeal— Jessie McRae—90, 174 Scott McVey—174 Hank Mead—174 Benjie Meeks—80, 81, 114, 126, 167, 174 Petri Meindl—57, 174 Bruce Merrill—111, 174 Butch Moore— James Moore—174 Robin Moran—174 Harvey Morgen—174 Joann Colwell and Marcia Dennis take the roles of Miss Katrina and Miss Emma, kindergarten teachers, as seniors Gary Dallas, Becky Copeland, Kitty Crane, Susan Crago, and Horace Stephneson recall those good old potato sack races. Marcus Mullis—1, 174 Patsy Mullis—94 Barbara Murajda—89, 174 Peggy Myddlcton—13, 174 Beverly Newlin—90, 174 Bart Newsom— Susan Nichols—175 Sherry Nijem—23, 94, 175 Karen Noles—70, 94, 175 Freddy Norris—104, 111, 124, 175 Marsha Norris—94, 114, 175 Stephen O’Conner—57, 175 Danny O’Neal—67, 114, 175 Gary' O’Neal—175 Anne Payne—25, 94, 96, 170, 224 Sue Parkerson—175 Raymond Parr—67, 114, 126, 175 Gaye Parraniore—175 Ann Patten—94, 103, 175 Dee Patten—176 Fred Pavlikowski—88, 176 Bruce Pearlman—79 176 Vicki Pearlman—90, 176 Michael Phillips—76, 176 Wesley Phillips—176 Jean Pike— Linda Pipkin—89, 176 Dale Powell—176 Danny Powell—67, 176 Gayle Powell—176 Martha Powell— John Prebeg— Joe Price—176 Virginia Price—13, 90, 94, 103, 176, 181 Annie Primrose— Ralph Puckett—1, 67, 69, 114 Greg Quattlebaum—67, 80, 81, 114, 126, 127, 176 Timothy Ragan—67, 176 Wesley Ratliff— Charles Ray—67, 176 Andy Register—176 Elsie Rehberg—13, 108, 114, 176 Cynthia Reid—94 David Retterbush—176 Pam Reynolds—13, 176 Aretha Richardson—176 Marilyn Ricks— John Roberts—94, 176 David Roddey—80, 90, 104, 176 Bo Rogers—67, 114, 176 Pamela Rollins—176 Sandra Rowe—88, 90, 103, 177 Riley Rutland—28, 43 Mike Rykard—177 Roger Rykard—177 Mike Sansbury—177 Donna Sasser—177 Bruce Sawyer—177 Emily Schroer—170 Jeanette Scott—177 Julie Scott—25, 45, 94, 96, 103, 178, 224 Sheryl Scott—90, 94, 166, 177 Gerald Sharp—178 Michael Shearin—178 Sandra Sheffield—178 Eula Shelton—111 228 Brother Shenton 67, 80, 114, 178 Patricia Sheppard—124, 125, 179 Mary Shirah—90, 94, 179, 181 Karla Sinclair—100 Marticle Sineath—94, 114, 179 Barbara Singletary—114, 179 Harry Skoropat—-67, 80, 81, 114, 179 Jim Sloane—179 Jeffrey Slocum—76, 179 Bubba Smith—67, 179 Marsha Smith—88, 90, 108, 114, 179 Vicki Smith—25, 88, 90, 94, 96, 170, 179 Katherine Smotherman—45, 90, 94, 103, 178, 179 James Snow— Virginia Sorrels—111, 179 Elizabeth Sparger—88, 90, 179, 188 William Staley—94, 179 Debbie Stephenson—70 Marcia Stephenson—70, 179 Maxwell Stephenson—90, 104, 107, 179 Michael Story 179 Wayne Stringer—179 Gordon Sturgis—179 Robert Sutton—179 Ronnie Terry— Frank Thompson—179 Anita Tillman—103, 179 Kenny Tillman— Marianne Tillman—94 Mary Tillman-57, 59, 90, 108 John Tomlinson— Trey Tudor—179 Greg Turner—179 Karol Tuttle—180 Lynn Van Horn—57, 180 Fred Vaughn— Kathryn Veatch—91, 170 Ray Vickery— Susan Vining— John Walker—79, 180 Judi Wallace—94, 103, 180 Barbara Washington—150 Benjie Webb—69, 80, 114 Ann Weeks—111 Judy Welch—13, 108, 180 Raymond Wells—180 April Wetherington—13, 84, 108, 180 Patricia Wetherington—90, 96, 170, 180 Linda Whitman— John Whitten—67, 180 Robert Wiggins-80, 81, 90, 107, 180 Cissy Williams—25, 91, 166, 170, 172, 180 Deborah Williams—180 Tiger Williams—114, 180 Jerry Williams—180 Reginald Williams—114, 180 Nancy Wise—180 Ronald Wisenbaker—180 Barbara Wright— David Yale—94, 180 Sharon Yale—180 Claudia York—180, 196 Autographs 229 Autographs AufogrsphQ 231 . 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