Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1978 volume:

scirdspiji 1 18 Valdosta High School Valdosta, Georgia 3101 North Forest Street Volume 37 Yearbook Captures Youth's Strength, Restless Drive In Thornton Wilder's play Our Town, the Stage Manager explains: 'This is the way we were. And the purpose of this book is to show how young people and their mentors were in all aspects of their lives during the past school year. Like a television show, the story opens with a double image of a student silhouetted against the school backdrop. To introduce the characters and to set the tone, a close-up shot of the most jubilant victory, that of the baseball Wildcats in Atlanta, fits the chosen theme the young and restless. 2 ■ 1978 by Mrs. Harrv Wolinski for the SANDSPUR staff. All rights reserved. Ta ble Of Con ten ts Openers.................... Honors..................... Events..................... Sports..................... Classes.................... Clubs...................... People..................... Community.................. Directories................ Closing.................... Celebrating Youth — Its Strength, Imagination, Restless Drive Currents Of Energy Flow Through Events Preparing an edition of the school newspaper, playing on competitive teams, marching with the band, participating in the beauty contest, studying for tests and for day-to-day class assignments — all of these activities served as conduits for the flow of currents of energy. Many students flocked to football games whether or not they really liked this sport because they enjoyed the excitement of crowds, the noise, the release of yelling, and the tension of play. For athletes the game furnished a catharsis for emotions. Away from school, students went hoggin , racing through mud holes on back roads in four- wheel drive vehicles. They hunted and fished. They went swimming and skiing on the lakes south of town. They patronized the skating rink and the twin cinemas. Because they had more get-up-and-go than they could release in regular school activities or in play. they worked. Many worked for extra cash. Some worked because of need. But all of them felt that staying busy during all waking hours was a necessity. 4 Music Man ' Seniors Show Appreciation Of Mr. Revels With his music the legendary Pied Piper of Hamelin lured chil- dren to destruction, according to the folk tale. Mr. Herman Revels also lured boys and girls with his music, but not to destruction. He lured them to fulfillment. Under the fingers of this music master, young people learned to release talents they never realized they had. More than ninety boys and girls responded to his direc- tions. When they sang at the bacca- laureate services, every person present seemed to thrill to the force and majesty of their rendi- tion of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. To show that they appreciated his talent as well as the firmness of his discipline and guidance, seniors voted to dedicate the yearbook to Mr. Revels. RIGHT: Mr. Revels tells the male singers how he wants them to look and sound. BELOW: At the Christmas program, choir singers watch 1r. Revels's fingers ir'tnrw ;? ♦ is §« • i • Principal Lloyd Mims faced a problem related to school honors. He told everyone, “We're a win- ning school. We like to win in everything.” But Mr. Mims did not like to prolong the Honors Night cere- monies. It was difficult, however, this year to keep within the alloted time, not over two hours, because the string of honors was longer than ever. To open the program, members of the NJROTC brought in glit- tering trophies and set them on the apron of the stage in the Little Theater. Names of all of the honorees, set in six point type, subsequently took most of one page in the local paper. And the community knew that their school liked to win and did win in academics, sports, indus- trial-vocational work, and in fine arts. RIGHT: Mr. Carl Funderburk presents a certificate and check from the Kiwanis Club to STAR Student Ellen Eanes. OPPOSITE PAGE: Steven Conner, an honor graduate, receives a plaque given by Mr. James Cordova for the Rotary Club. Sports A ca d em i cs Cl u bs Indi vi d uals Gro u ps Parade Of Trophies Makes Honors Night Different teams and classes during the 1977-1978 term. Only the baseball team's state championship trophy was miss- ing. Coach Butch Brooks' dia- mond squad had not finished the season on May 9. the date of Honors Night. As students placed trophies on the apron of the stage. Mr. Mims called out the nature of the awards. Behind this decorative evi- dence of excellence, the program continued with representatives of clubs, civic groups, and faculty giving trophies, medals, plaques, certificates to more than two hun- dred students. Principal Mims next called honor graduates to the stage to receive plaques donated by the Rotary Club. Mr. Joe Cordova made the presentations. And finally it was time for announcement of senior superla- tives and the Best All-Round Sen- ior— Buck Belue. Honors Night ceremonies for the past few years have been rather routine: community awards, academic and special honors, and announcement of honor graduates and senior superlatives. But this year Principal Lloyd Mims added something different. Before the first donor stepped forward to present an award. Mr. Mims signalled the parade of tro- phies. On both sides of the Little I heater, students entered in a procession with trophies won by to ABOVE: To highlight the program. Principal Lloyd Mims presents a plaque to Buck Belue. Best All-Round Senior. LEFT: Mrs. Harry Wolinski honors the outstanding English stu- dents: senior Ellen Eanes. junior Rusty Overby, and sophomore David New. Freshman Mary Farley stood out of range of the photographer. OPPOSITE PAGE, MIDDLE: Trophies ring the stage at the beginning of ceremonies. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Lieutenant Com- mander Walter Sharp congratulates third-year cadets Howard Hughes. James Green, and Albert Green. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Mr. Mims looks on as Mr. Joe Cordova gives plaques to Lisa Fcix. valedictorian: Lisa Weeks, second-honor graduate: and Jeff DeGangc. third-honor recipient. 11 Duke's Pholo Duke's Pholo Duke's Pholo 12 — Spread by Frank Bird — Coach Steve Sloan Gives Light Touch To Banquet sneak play with his topic. He gave no platitudes. Instead he spiced his address with a run- ning patter of jokes gleaned from his experiences as a coach at Flo- rida State University. Georgia Tech. Vanderbilt, and Texas Tech. After the program, club mem- bers presented awards in the form of trophies to outstanding play- ers. checks to all coaches, and a Thunderbird to the head honcho. Coach Nick Hyder. Dr. Jose Campa, team doctor, and Miss Barbara Barnes, cheerleader sponsor, also received gifts. All awards had a magnitude in keeping with the size of the club, eleven hundred members this year. These supporters had con- tributed money and public rela- tions backing for all of the Wild- cats efforts. What does a speaker at a foot- ball banquet usually choose for his subject? Inspiring tidbits of personal reminiscences designed to applaud character building? Praise for the local team's records? Touchdown Club members, players, and guests at the annual grid awards event may have expected a mixture of these top- ics. But Coach Steve Sloan of the University of Mississippi pulled a — Duke’s Photo FOOT BA LLAWA RDS — 1978 Scholastic.........Jimmy Hartman Super Skipper.........John Bond Most Improved . . . Rodney Gordon Spirit of 'Cats....John Lastinger Allen Worthy. Mark Stephens Sportsmanship......Lynn Roberts Best Defensive Lineman . .. Curtis Wright Best Defensive Back . Troy Thomas Best Offensive Lineman....Gary Guthrie Most Valuable Player......Robert Baldwin Most Outstanding .... Buck Belue Duke's Photo Duke's Photo — OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Coach Steve Sloan relates a football yarn at the banquet. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM Players pose with their awards and trophies; Gan Guthrie. John Bond. Buck Belue. Cur- tis right. Allen Worthy. Rodney Gordon. Robert Baldwin. Russ Scruggs. Jimmy Hartman. Lynn Roberts. Frank Council. John Lastinger. and Troy Thomas. OPPO- SITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT Owe � and Mrs. Nick Hyder show surprise and excite- ment in their new '78 gold Thunderbird. TOP. LEFT: Coaches gather to receive awards: Freddie Waters. Jack Rudolph. Manon Brooks. Jerry Don Baker. Wright Bazemore. Charles Tarp ey. Edw ard Jones. Bob Bolton. Roger Rome. Norman Sain:. James R Burroughs. FAR LEFT: Buck Belue. South Georgia Player of the Year, accepts his trophy from Lawrence Dennis of the Florida Times Union. Dennis graduated from Valdosta High School. LEFT: Gary Gussie Guthne receives a trophy from Bobby Green for being Best Offensive Line- man of the Year. 13 Teachers Choose Senior Superlatives With Care From sports to academics, the twelve senior superlatives repre- sented a cross section of the sen- ior class because teachers took the voting seriously. Instead of quickly circling names and mumbling about why they had to stay after school for fifteen minutes to make choices, eighty-eight of the one hundred plus faculty members and admin- istrators studied the complete list of seniors and gave thought to this task of selecting students who best fit the connotation of the word “superlative.” Meeting in the Little Theater first to narrow the list, the teach- ers did not concentrate on one characteristic, but on many. They considered academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, of course; but they then bolstered their choices by evalu- ating class behavior, personality, character, and charisma. One week after the first voting session, teachers voted again. This time the list included only the names of seniors who had received at least one vote the first time. BUCK BELUE — Football I. 2. 3. 4. quarterback 1. 2. 3. 4. captain 4. Prep All-American. Baseball I. 2. 3. 4. Key Club 3. 4. OUTLOOK 4. sports editor. BRET ALLEN Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents. National High School Award for Excellence. Society of Distin- guished American High School Students. QUILL AND SCROLL. Student Council 3.4. vice-president 3. president 4. Interclub Council 3. 4. president 3. vice-president 4. Band I. 2. 3. 4. SANDSPUR 4. two quarters. Honor graduate. CHARLES (BUCK) BLANTON —Baseball 1.2.3. Basketball 1.2. 3. Football I. Golf I. 2.4. captain 4. Most outstanding player 4. Tennis I. 2. 3. Freshman class president. Homeroom representative I. 4. Who’s Who Among High School Students 3. 4. National High School Award for Excellence. Society of Distinguished American High School Stu- dents. Beta Club 2. 3.4. Key Club 3.4. Elks Scholarship. Honor gradu- ate. 15 They Stay Busy GREG HARBIN — Key Club 2. 3. 4. vice-president 4. treasurer 3. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America 2, 3, 4, parliamentarian 3. reporter 4. Food Nutrition Council 2. Sophomore class president. Junior class president. Senior class president. Region winner. Jaycee Good Cit- izenship Award. OUTLOOK staff 3. 4. photographer. ANNIE BOYD — Three-year graduate. Student Coun- cil 3. Marchin’ Cats 1. 2. 3. Symphonic Band 2, Color Guard 3. captain. Band Directors Award 3. Freshman Homecoming representative. Freshman homeroom rep- resentative. Sophomore class vice-president. 16 Superlatives Represent Majority Of School Clubs JOLYNN SALTER — Future Business Leaders of America 3, 4. treasurer 3. 4. Beta Club 4. Who’s Who Among High School Students 3. Homeroom representative 1. Marching Band 1.2. Miss Spirit 4. CHRIS DANIELS — Bela Club 2. 3. 4 Key Club 3, 4. Football 1. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Spirit 4. Baseball I. 2. 3. 4. Most Improved 3. Most Outstanding male history student 2. 3. Homeroom representative 3, 4. Honor Graduate. Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Society of Distinguished American High School Students. National High School Award for Excellence. Sports Give High Visibility Some soreheads claimed that the super- lative list had too many athletes. And it is true that being outstanding players did give students high visibility. But the superlatives did not simply win popularity contests. If Robert Baldwin, the Wildcats first string place-kicker, had not missed on a field goal attempt in the last few minutes of the state champion- ship game, the 'Cats would have been state champs. But Robert missed. Back at the school not one person lambasted him for the error. David White, known as BooBoo, played outstanding baseball. But he was not a superior student. He was a conscien- tious plugger. Allen Worthy's selection came as a sur- prise to many teachers and students. But his participation in four different sports gave him recognition. He and David White had the same number of votes with seven coaches not voting because of game schedules. w Allen ROBERT BALDWIN — Football I. 2. 3. 4. captain 4. ALLEN WORTHY Football I. 2. 3. 4. Best Defensive Back 3. Spirit Award 4. Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Most Valuable 4. Track I. 2, 3.4. Most Outstanding 4. DAVID WHITE — Baseball I. 2. 3. 4. Best Offensive Player 3. Key Club 4. Scholarship to University of Georgia for baseball. 18 ELLEN EANES — SAGE I. treasurer Beta Club 2. 3.4 DECA 3. 4. vice-president 4. Foreign Language Club I. 2. 3. Who's Who Among American High School Students. Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Who's Who in Foreign Lan- guages. Governor's Honors Program. Senior English Award. Sen- ior History Award. STAR Student. Fourth honor graduate. LISA FEIX Varsity Basketball I. 2. 3.4. captain 3. 4 Class trea- surer 3. 4. Who’s Who Among Foreign Language Students 3. OUTLOOK 4. features reporter. First honor graduate. Top Honor Graduates Keep Family Traditions All families have certain traditions. In the Eanes family, for example, being an honor graduate is noth- ing new. Everyone has come to expect that a student named Eanes will be both an honor graduate and a superlative. And Ellen kept the family tradition. Also, in the Feix household again a daughter was both an honor graduate and a superlative. Lisa piled up academic points with as much skill as she won points on the basketball court, so many in fact that she won the position of class valedictorian. Like their peers in schools everywhere, students stayed con- stantly in motion, preparing for and taking part in events. After a summer of small group activities, they welcomed pep ral- lies with crowds and noise. They decorated for Homecoming, attended games, went to dances. Making signs for pep rallies became an event of special importance, with miles of butcher paper and gallons of paint being used. Clubs had their own social events — dances, breakfasts, ban- quets. But all juniors and seniors showed up for the end of school dance hosted by the juniors. And to climax the year, seniors gathered on Cleveland Field for graduation._______________________ OPPOSITE PAGE: Five images of Dee- Dee Hackworth suggest the constant action of students. RIGHT: Sharron Gorby. Lisa Feix. and Betty House try out their brand new graduate smiles. Pep Rallies Homecoming Dances Graduation 22 I'OP. Ill I Wildcats John Bond and ( had Wilson work on handoffs as the vie for starting positions TOP. KKiUI: Cass Burch and Bobbs Horne practice tack- ling at football camp ABOVE: Clare Strickland. Shcree Clayton. Cindy Brown, and leri Wallers go through their rifle drills tin the da before the band left for sum- mer camp at South Georgia College in Douglas. Geor- gia III I Mr. Mike Chapman, band director, instructs the Marchin Cats at summer camp. School Activities Last All Year Summer Time :ause her summer 1 One mother, irate because daughter received a reading list for advanced place- ment English, protested. “I thought that when school was out. that was it. 1 didn't think teachers could require work dur- ing the summer.” But actually school went on all year, not just from the last week of August until June 2. Even before the 1977-1978 term started, students had been busy getting ready. Band students went to summer camp. Cheer- leaders learned how to perform routines at a clinic at Valdosta State College. And football play- ers. more than a hundred alto- gether. spent two weeks at sum- mer camp held at the 4-H Camp on the south side of Long Pond. Advanced placement students spent hours reading books they n t fimp fnr ditrinu regular school hours. Select students attended the Governor’s Honors Program held on the campus of Wesleyan Col- lege in Macon. Others attended summer school to take makeup work or to get a boost toward graduation credits. LEFT: Marty Martin tries to reconcile two facets of his personality, his love of that instrument and his love of sleep, espe- cially in the summer. 23 Principal: 'Smoothest Day in Career' Things don't just happen. They have to be planned. For this reason. Student Council members, staff and faculty began preparations to make this year's opening day of school what Principal Lloyd Mims terms, the smoothest day in my career as a principal. Two weeks before school opened, people began getting ready. New students got their first glimpse of the interior of VHS when they rented lockers from Mrs. F.dwina Burgsteiner and had their I.D. cards made. To lessen confusion. Mrs. Catherine Yale registered and scheduled new students and changed schedules of returning students. In spite of preparations, however, when the first day arrived, too soon for some students. Valdosta High School was a mob scene, but an orderly one. Students came in cars, trucks, jeeps, and buses: on motorcycles and bicycles. Some students walked. Returning students, teachers, and staff helped direct freshmen and new students to the correct areas. Also, the cafeteria staff served lunch on time. Because the day was well planned. August 29. 1977. made history as a smooth day. David Pulliam Pholo Who WHO All Students WHAT First Day of School WHERE Valdosta High WHEN August 29. 1977 Duke's Photo David Pulliam Pholo OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Mr. Norman Brill directs Edgar Whitehead and Natalie Lanchero to their rooms. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Students hurry to classes. TOP: Donna Reed pays Mr. Don Allison for I.D. cards for herself and for Leslie Mason and Lisa Price. BOTTOM. LEFT: Mr. Jim Landrum shows Ber- nard Robinson and Greg Paulk how to get out of the gym. ABOVE: Mane Emery helps the photographer and his assistant, who make the I D. cards, while Pat Norsworthy. Nancy King. Darlene Harris, and Teresa Parrish wait to have their cards finished. 25 — Spread by Jil Garrett Teachers End Surprises, But Honor Boss Each year the teachers give Principal Lloyd Mims a birthday party. This years celebration dif- fered from those in the past, how- ever. because Mr. Mims was not surprised. Because Mrs. Sandra Davis was tired of trying to keep Mr. Mims away from the home eco- nomics department while she and her committee were preparing for the party, she ended the surprise. She went in and told the principal about the party. But the celebration was no exception to the way Mr. Mims usually reacts. After opening his gift, an electric ice-cream freezer, he took over and told the teachers where to sit and w hat to do. Then he posed for pictures while admiring a cake iced in the school colors, black and gold, and decorated to look like Mr. Mim's face. TOP: Principal Lloyd Mims looks at the cake that Harvey’s Bakery designed to resemble him. BOTTOM: Bret Allen stands by as Mr. Mims opens a birthday gift presented by the Student Council. Spread by Kareen Shaw Photo by David Pulliam Photo by Joey I vans to 26 Pholo hv David Pulliam David Pulliam Photo David Pulliam Photo TOP: Mars Jane Ta lor. art teacher, and Sandra Connell, librarian, serve their plates at Principal Lloyd Mims’ birthday party, till Mr. John Booth walks over to give Mr. Mims his gift from the faculty ABOVE: Mr. Booth hands Mr Mims the present while teachers watch. 27 Spread by Kareen Shaw Pep Rallies Move To Various Beats Joey Ivansco Sherri Brunson — 'Now, y'lill veil! (’aptam arc . . . Dec Dec I lack worth Pep rallies change from year to year. Yet they also stay the same. As usual at each Friday’s gath- ering in the gym. the captains of the ‘Cats and Coach Nick Hyder gave pep talks to the students and the team. But deviating from the sound of their previous performances at pep rallies, the band featured low brass and percussion, emphasiz- ing songs such as “Sun Shine. Rocky, and AWB.” Cheerleaders did acrobatics, led cheers, and danced the Bus Stop, the Hustle, and Rocking to Rocky. ABOVE: Brass gives power to pep rallies. RIGHT: Debbie Rambo boogies. Joey1 Ivansco 28 LEFT: Mayor Gil Harbin says that he is the mayor of Valdosta, not Lowndes. TOP Buck Belue prac- tices to be Junior Birdman. ABOVE: Dee Dee Hack- worth and Debbie Rambo cheer for the Wildcats. — Spread by Sherri Brunson 29 TOP: Homecoming bonfire. BOTTOM. LEFT: Cheerleaders Jamie Dolson. Beth Belue, and Laura George promote spirit. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Coach Jack Rudolph dons a grass skirt on dress-up day. OPPO- SITE PAGE. LEFT: Ken Johnson dresses as an Indian. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lanette Graham. Miss Flame, whis- pers to Buck Belue. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOT- TOM LEFT: “Cottonwood provides enter- tainment for the Homecoming dance. J(K l hntu Student Council Intrigues School By Alice Blasett and Bret Allen Any expression may have several connotations: meanings colored by the emotions of different peo- ple. For example, the word run means different things to a jogger and a financier. In the same way. “It’s a Small World.” the Homecoming theme cho- sen by the Student Council, evoked a chorus of con- fused responses referring to a land of small people. But when the Student Council explained that the theme simply implied a oneness in all people, then students and teachers responded by dressing as peo- ple from various countries. Mr. Lloyd Mims, repre- senting Scotland, dressed in a kilt, while Coach Jack Rudolph portrayed a native hula dancer. As a result of this togetherness, a bond grew between the student body and teachers as they joined to spur the football team to a 50-0 victory against Wcstover. Homecoming reached a peak at the dance Saturday night with “Cottonwood” pro- viding the entertainment. TOP. LEFT: Carolyn Gee. junior representative, and escort Mark Powell TOP. RIGHT: Kim Wright, fresh- man representative, escorted by Daryl House. OPPO- SITI: PAGE. LEFT: Sophomore representative Beth Bonner with Johnny Armstrong, her escort. OPPOSITE PAGE. RIGHT: Margie Waters, junior representative, and Michael Williams, her escort. BOTTOM: Bret Allen. Student Council president, crowns Shelli Steid- inger. the 1977 Homecoming Queen. Friday Events Mix Emotions Smites: Rays of sunshine, a cer- tain song, or a good friend can prompt them. Tears: Rainy days, a broken promise, or a disappearing child- hood can make them flow. Smiles and Tears: Both high- lighted Friday night for the Homecoming court. Two repre- sentatives from each class wore smiles of honor as they lined the field with their red rose bouquets. They were proud of having been chosen by popular votes cast by their classmates. Members of the Student Council supervised the elections. Meanwhile, seniors donned tears in acknowledgement of the last regular football game. Some recalled days in the band or the football team, and all simply saw friendships soon to be pulled apart by time. fc THE PATRIOTS TOP: Sharon Green and Sheree Clayton march down Ashley Street. TOP. RIGHT: Jeff DeGange drives the Beta Club float. BOTTOM: Robin Hendncks. Drew Sandback. Tracy Smith, and Brad Sandback ride the Foreign Language float. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Jun- ior float takes first place in competition. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Peggi Perry. Miss VHS for 1977-1978. rides in regal splendor. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Don Martin acts as a mummy on the senior float. Parade Lets City Look At School b Brel Allen “Here they come! Come over here! we can see better at this corner. With such comments, wildcat fans waited patiently and impatiently for the parade going down two of Valdosta's bus- iest streets. Patterson and Ashley. This year clubs and classes tried to imi- tate on their floats the customs and styles of countries around the world. Represent- ing Holland, the juniors look first place in parade competition with their theme “Blow the Patriots Away. Seniors brought life to Egypt with mummies, palm trees, and a pyramid. And the Foreign Language Clubs por- trayed a Spanish fiesta scene. This float placed an over-all second. For the first time, the Marchin' Cats entered a float using the theme “Music, the Universal Language. Spread by Brel Allen. Alice B aselli — Townspeople Mourn Fiery Death of'Old Lady' On Saturday morning. Novem- ber 19. 1977. residents of Val- dosta heard with dismay that the old Valdosta High School was burning. Drawn by the huge cloud of smoke, people flocked to watch the fire. These onlookers included hundreds of alumni of the school. Though the firemen battled the blaze for more than five hours, they could not contain the fire as it moved from the south end of the building to the north and from the main entrance to the auditorium. Though retired from being a school, the building had been used as a home for county pro- jects such as the Lowndes County Arts Commission and the Coop- erative Educational Services Agency. In this way she contin- ued to be useful to the citizens of the city and county. Though the old school is now gone, its tradition in sports and academics lives on at the new Valdosta High School. Book man Photo Times Photo Times Photo 36 Times Photo Times Photo Bookman Photo OPPOSITE. TOP: Late 1960 s photo shows the “Grand old Lady of William Street ’ in her prime. OPPOSITE. LEFT: Fire gutted the auditorium where students once worked and played. OPPOSITE. RIGHT: Firemen sift through charred remains of Room 10. which for many years housed senior English classes and the Sandspur TOP: Billowing smoke tells the tale as the old building burns. RIGHT. Fireman walks a burned out hall, looking for any remaining sparks. ABOVE: When the senior class of 1966 staged “The Night of January 16.” they used the school auditorium. 37 — Spread by David Pulliam Photo by Michael Morrell — TOP: Bret Allen and Dawn Miller put ici- cles on the Christmas tree. ABOVE: FRONT GROUP CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Linda Stone, Myra Thompson. Katherine Davis. Diane Gibbs. Wilma Rose, Jamie Dotson, Cynthia Wilson. Bernetta Williams. Irene Finiessee, Tommy Hampton. Valeria Foster. Andora Robinson, Iristine Jackson. Mary Homer. SECOND ROW: Jackie Burman. Patsy Revills. Lynette Council. Faye Till- man BACK GROUP. FIRST ROW: Wanda McKinney. Gwen Smallwood. Henrietta Bass. Wanda Rose. Elaine Spencer. Janice DuBose. SECOND ROW: Elaine Robinson. Nancy Bivins. Jennifer Sapp. Georgia Capers. Vera Dot- son. Debra Tyler. Roslyn Lewis. Cynthia Morrison, Curtisene Bellamy. Nancy Robinson. Debra Williams. Wanda Rhym. THIRD ROW: Daryl House. Tomothy James. Edgar Tooley, Jerome Hill. Charles Williams. Harldon Berrian. Randolph Bass. BACK ROW: Lavell Chachere. Henry Moore. Ulysses McBurrough. Jeffery Berry. Anthony Duncan. Samuel Kirkland. Leon Hender- son. Kenneth Lane. Alfred Smallwood. 38 Yule Brings School Break Regardless of people’s religious beliefs or their feelings about Christ- mas. everyone looks forward to Christmas holidays. Some people looked to the holi- days as a chance to get out of school, while others looked forward to a big family reunion complete with feast. But no matter how they spent their holidays, everybody anxiously waited the arrival of this school break. To help prepare for the holidays, the Student Council decorated a twelve-foot tree in the commons area two weeks before the holidays. And instead of the usual humorous skits for the Christmas show, the Council showed the Christmas theme of peace and good will. Coun- cil members posed in a nativity scene, with Susan McDonald serv- ing as narrator for the group. Besides the skits, there was music provided by the chorus under the direction of Mr. Herman Revels and by the new Swing Choir under the direction of Mrs. Ann Jeffrey. While the chorus sang soul and popular favorites such as Love Will Keep Us Together.” the Swing Choir chose novelty songs and Christmas classics. Christmas also brought the annual food drive sponsored by the Student Council. TTiis year’s drive provided many needy local families with food for their Christmas din- ner. TOP: Swing Choir members Pam Flowers. Sherry Pulliam. Lynn Blanchard. Al Lynch. Anneen Lynch. Penny Cardin. Ginny Smith, and Alice Blasetti sing Christmas carols to Mr. Mark Jeffrey's accompaniment. MIDDLE: Martians Marie Emery and Amy Gunter converse with humans Steve Shapiro. Chris Huss. and Brel Allen about Christmas news. ABOVE: Student Council members Crawford Powell. Amy Gunter. Carolyn Gee. Steve Shapiro. Bret Allen. Mane Emery. Veronisc Wright. Chris Huss, and Debbie Rose make a human nativity scene while Susan McDonald nar- rates. 39 — Spread by David Pulliam — Mexican Beauty, Mayte Abella, Comes, Sees, Conquers friends. As a contestant in the Miss Valdosta High School Beauty Contest, she also con- quered the judges, who ranked her first in a field of twenty-eight junior and senior girls. Spencer Feix served as emcee for this event, held at Mathis City Auditorium on April 29. Contestants appeared first in evening gowns and then in sportswear. Two music groups helped enliven the evening: the Swing Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Few students now study Latin. But almost everyone knows Cae- sar’s famous prociamaiton after he conquered Gaul: I came. I saw. 1 conquered.” When Maria Theresa Abella — Mayte — came from her home in San Luis Potosi in Mexico to attend Valdosta High School for a repeal of her senior year, in order to learn English, she copied Caesar. She made herself at home with students and teachers. Her beauty attracted attention. And her courtesy and charm attracted Ann Jeffery, furnished entertain- ment. while the Stage Band played background music. Judges first narrowed their selections to ten, then to five sem- ifinalists, and finally to three, with Suzanne Sharman taking second place and Bebe Allen third. Ms. Roberta Wetherington helped the juniors prepare for and stage this event, their money- making project. With proceeds from the contest they financed the Junior-Senior dance. ABOVE: Mayte Abella. Miss Valdosta High School for 1978. poses with the traditional crown and roses. TOP RIGHT: Judges get close up views of con- testants by looking at photographs before the contest begins. Mr. John Ste- vens. Ms. Gail Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Martin study the pictures. RIGHT: Before the final decision. Ms. Peggy Wilkes, math teacher who helped Ms. Roberta Wetherington sponsor this event, passes a note to Mayte. 40 TOP. LEFT: Bcbe Allen, second runner- up. and Suzanne Sharman. first runner- up. join Mayte Abella for a formal por- trait. ABOVE: Jay Bartholomew and Alice Blasetti. senior members of the Swing Choir, perform at the intermission show. LEFT: Last year’s queen. Peggi Perry , parades for the audience for the last time. And contestants display latest styles in their choices of sportswear. Karen Meeks chooses a camisole top with pants. Penny Hunter wears a pants suit with vest. And Selena Dubose models the blouson look with highheel sandals. 41 Garden Motif ' Because the junior-sponsored Miss VHS Contest furnished most of the money for the Junior- Senior Dance, it was fitting that the dance echo the theme of the contest — An Afternoon in the Park. Dancers and chaperones entered through a floral archway proclaiming the theme. And the soft colors of the girls' long dresses matched the theme. Boys put aside jeans and such for suits or formals. Naturally, since they wanted to record this event, couples lined up to have their pictures snapped in color by Mr. Bill Duke. In fact, Mr. Duke stayed so busy that he had to call on Mr. James Bridges, vice-principal, to take the dance shots. Some couples kept the old rou- tine steps. But others tried out their first disco dancing. Bill Avery and Love furnished music for the event. Again Ms. Roberta Wethering- ton and Ms. Mary Price Arring- ton helped juniors decorate and prepare for the dance. Junior-Senior Dance Echoes Contest Theme 42 TOP. LEFT: Charles Spurlock seems to dance alone to the music of Bill Avery and Love. TOP. RIGHT: Michael Mor- rell and Elaine Lancaster slow dance. BOTTOM. FAR LEFT: Bob Reeves and his date and Charles Stnckland and his date are among the couples lined up for pictures. MIDDLE: Chaperones take a break: Principal Lloyd Mims. Ms. Mary Price Arrington. Mrs. Barbara Edmond- son, and Mrs. Hilda Spurlock. BOTTOM. NEAR LEFT: Diane Paoletti and Buck Blanton and Drew Sandbach with Alice Blasetti have almost made it to the cam- era. OPPOSITE. TOP: Dwayne Gibbs and Larry House with their dates watch other dancers before joining them. OPPO- SITE. BOTTOM: Many couples sway to a slow dance tune, among them Penny Hunter and Glenn McDuffie and Pam Bennett and her dale. 43 Teachers, Administrators Point The Way After being directed by their teach- ers, counselors and administrators for twelve years, members of the class of 78 needed few instructions on how to march, sit. stand and take off their caps during graduation exercises. But dutifully they met on Cleveland Field at seven in the morning of June 2 to prove that they knew what to do. Dress for this occasion contrasted with the formal caps and gowns they were to wear that evening. Everyone wore shorts with shirts or tank tops. After listening to the directions of Principal Lloyd Mims, the seniors practiced their routine once. “This is the best group I've ever worked with, ’ Mr. Mims said with some surprise. “You don't need to go through the whole thing again. Then the class split as each student went his own way. later to be reunited for the final march. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Principal Lloyd Mims relays Mrs. Edna Thomas’s message lo the seniors on how to line up alphabetically. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM Mrs. Harry Wolinsk. keeps the line even as Margie Mathis. Bobby Mayer, and Patncia Ma ion practice walking. TOP: After practicing for graduation, honor graduates of 1978 pose. FRONT ROW: Buck Blanton. Alice Blasetti. Annie Boyd. David Curtis. Chns Daniels. Jeff DeGangc. Robin Dinkins. Ellen Eaoes. Laura Farley. Lisa Feix. Tim Folsom. SECOND ROW: Sharon Gorby. Paula Gombas. Terri Nash. Jil Garrett, Amy New. Lisa Harper. Chrissy Mead. Elisabeth Reddick. Lisa Weeks. Susan Fontaine, Mark Williams. ABOVE. LEFT: Members of the class of ’78 practice marching and standing under the watchful eye of Princi- pal Lloyd Mims. ABOVE. RIGHT: Mrs. Virginia Wisenbaker spaces the line as Robert Baldwin and others wait their turns. — Spread by Jil Garrett — 44 45 — Spread by Jil Garrett — Rain Skies Clear Justin Time Although rain had threatened several times, not since June 4, 1968, had it actually sent gradu- ates scurrying for cover. That ear graduation exercises took place in Mathis City Auditorium. At five o’clock on the after- noon of June 2, 1978, it seemed that history would be repeated as a drenching rain covered the city. Telephones started ringing. Was it true, parents wanted to know, that each graduate would have only four tickets for the audito- rium? Finally. Principal Lloyd Mims decided that he would rather be wet than shot, so he ruled that the exercises would take place on Cleveland Field as originally planned. Then the skies cleared — except for a few stray sprinkles — and graduates started lining up for that special event in their lives. 46 TOP. LEFT: Mrs. Virginia Wisenbaker. senior guidance counsellor, helps Anne Salter get her cap tilted just right. TOP. RIGHT: Ellen Eanes. chosen by the honor graduates to be one of the gradua- tion speakers, welcomes graduates and guests and prepares to read her essay enti- tled “Tracing Themes: Golden Cords.” ABOVE: Mr. Bill Duke pictures the last half of the honor graduates line as they lead their class to the center of Cleveland Field: Jill Garrett. Paula Gombas. Sharon Gorby. Lisa Harper. Chrissy Mead. Tern Nash. Amy New. Elisabeth Reddick. Lisa Weeks. Mark Williams. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Debbie Buchheit holds up her program and becomes, in a way. the banner for the class of 1978. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends make a colorful summer spectacle as they raise umbrellas to ward off the few raindrops that fell just before the gradu- ates stepped onto the field to the strains of Elgar's “Pomp and Circumstance.” 47 Principal Keeps Graduation Short TV Snappy After reaching their seats on the football field, the seniors turned their thoughts first to prayer and then to the class speakers and singers. Although their themes were com- mon. Ellen Eanes and Buck Blanton approached Tracings: Golden Cords from different angles. Ellen traced the golden cords of the past, while Buck spoke about the golden cords of the future. For the first time, a graduating class at Valdosta High School chose a duet rather than a soloist to sing their class song. Decided by the honor graduates, Robin Dinkins and Alice Blasetti pre- sented “The Times of Your Life.” Then, as each soon-to-be graduate's name was called, he walked in front of his class to receive with pride his dip- loma from a member of the Valdosta Board of Education. Finally, after more than 300 diplo- mas had been presented. Principal Lloyd Mims said. “You are graduated. Now get out of here.” Then the new graduates let their feelings loose as they threw caps, shouted, embraced, laughed, talked, and even cried. You Are Graduated. Now Get Out Of Here! OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT Buck Blan- ton speaks on golden cords of the future. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: Members of the Class of ’78 line up for graduation exer- cises. OPPOSITE PAGE. MIDDLE. LEFT: Robin Dinkins and Alice Blasetti sing the class song “The Times of Your Life.” OPPO- SITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Paula Gombas. expresses the jubilation of her class members after graduation. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Chris Daniels delivers the invocation. TOP: Lisa Price and Cynthia Stovall adjust their collars. ABOVE: Members of the Class of 78 show that they are true graduates as they move their lassies from the left side to the right side of their caps. MIDDLE. LEFT: Honor graduate Ste- ven Conner receives his diploma from Dr. Joe Crane. 48 Principal Lloyd Mims They Raced With The Wind In Speed Tunnels Because high school students have strong young bodies and delight in competition, sports offer an outlet for restless ener- gies. They released these energies by becoming involved in team victo- ries. following the grid team to the last notch of state champion- ship play. And they went wild with excitement when the baseball team won the AAA stale champi- onship title. Even before the last round of baseball, however, the fame of this team had reached other parts of the country. Coach Butch Brooks's team responded to an invitation to play a high school team from New Hyde Park. New York, and won, 9-1. Golfers also went as far as state competition. And the wrestlers and hoop teams scored their share of wings. OPPOSITE PAGE: Troy Thomas, defen- sive back, carries the ball. RIGHT: Dur- ing the state championship game with the Peachtree Patriots, the unpire watches as the first baseman tries to stop Johnny Las- tinger’s slide. Football Baseball Basketball Wrestling Golf Frank Williams Photo Frank Williams Photo OFFENSE BOTTOM ROW: Mark Lamped. Craig Loftin. Kenny Washing- ton. Melvin Hunter. Bart Baggett. Darrel Sirmans. Billy Harvey. Bubba Hardin. William Gaskins. Frank Beacham. Russ Scruggs. Bobby McCall. Bobby Horne. Darcy Blow. SECOND ROW: Sam Fletcher. Mike Cross. Willie Hankins. Harvey Carter. Chad Wilson. Mickey Wood. Troy Black. Tim Townsend. Tag Welch. Homer Hardin. Tony Blasetti. Kevin Pittman. John Lastinger. Ernest King. THIRD ROW: John Bond. Rob Register. Cass Burch. Darrell Swindle. Scott Griffin. Andy Chapman. Buck Belue. Gary Guthne. Greg Turner. Mike Dukes Rose. Frank Council. Abu Thomas. TOP. LEFT: Manager David White stands ready with extra balls. TOP. RIGHT: With Bubba Hardin clearing the way. Buck Belue, four-year veteran quarter- back. hauls off and aims in Crisp County season opener. 52 — Spread by Sylvia De Loach Individual Statistics Plus Team Unity Tell Story: 'We Almost Made It' Individual Wildcats proved that practice and determination helped rank them in the top ten percent of three major statistical divi- sions in Region l-AAA and helped take the team to state competition. In the passing division, two players chalked up recognition. Although Buck Belue ranked third in individual passing, he proved his ability with the highest comple- tion stats. .535. By receiving 31 passes to gain 317 yards for the Wildcats, John Lastinger ranked seventh in the pass receiving division. Astounding figures showed up in individ- ual rushing statistics. Ernest King had one of the highest averages by carrying the ball 38 times for a gain of 273 yards, with no loss of yardage, to end up with a 7.18 average. Frank Council's average of 4.74 earned him the second highest tally. Buck Belue did not trail far behind with a 4.73 average after car- rying the ball 118 times. Wildcats really piled up the scores in the punting division. Buck Belue had the best punting average’of 39.888 by kicking 41 times to cover 1615 yards. Alvin Thomas also ranked number one in punt returns. He punted sixteen times to gain 220 yards. In the kick-off returns. Frank Council placed fourth by returning the ball 12 times to gain 303 yards. SCOREBOARD: Valdosta 40 Crisp 14 PLAYOFFS: REGION Valdosta 39 Valdosta 50 Bainbridge 13 Thomasville 20 Valdosta 26 Thomasville 0 SECTIONAL SOUTH GEORGIA Valdosta 15 Dougherty 14 Valdosta 13 Valdosta 13 Monroe 7 Benedictine 0 Valdosta 41 Moultrie 20 SOUTH GEORGIA Valdosta 2 Lowndes 7 Valdosta 27 Valdosta 31 Tifton 0 Warner Robins 8 Valdosta 41 Albany 6 STATF Valdosta 50 Westover 0 Valdosta 14 Clarke Central 16 Loose Ball? Pass about to the intercepted? Whatever. Wildcat Allen Worthy. No. 4. makes sure that Clarke Central's No. 81 docs not get a piece of this action in the next to last game of stale championship play. Wildcat Rodney Cordon. No. 12. rushes in for backup assistance. 53 Spread by Vincent Bailey. Jil Garrett. Sylvia Del Much — Early Wins Cause Trouble Eligibility rules threatened to nullify the large-score wins the 'Cats posted over Crisp County and Bainbridge. Alvin Thomas, three-months overage, played in those games, for which he had original clearance. Then Principal Lloyd Mims discovered and reported the error. At first the team heard they would lose the games. But at a meeting attended by officials and school representatives, the ruling changed to allow the scores to stand. Times Photo TOP: With the score already top-heavy in the ‘Cats favor against Crisp. John Bond, sophomore quarterback, relieves Buck Belue. Frank Williams And just before the hike. William Caskins reports in. ABOVE: Buck Belue gets set to throw before a Bainbridge defender reaches him. 54 Joey Ivaruco Photo With sweat still pouring from his face, offensive tackle Gary Guthrie takes a breather during the Crisp game. 55 Loss To Lowndes Slows, Does Not Stop 'Cats As history and the movies show, nothing keeps the good guys down. And the ‘Cats showed what they thought of the forfeitures by trounc- ing Thomasville in the Bulldogs own stadium. They continued to hold their own until they faced their second major obstacle. Lowndes County’s Vikings, and lost. 7-2. in a hotly contested game. Martin Stadium, the Vikings’ back- yard. resounded with shouts of “We're number one” as obviously dejected ‘Cats and their fans headed home. In this game everything worked well for both teams. But the telling breaks went to the Vikings. They held the Wildcats’ defense repeatedly near the goalline and made every turnover count. Setting their sights on Buck Belue, they swarmed over and around him. at one point even ripping off his famous number seven jersey. Unhaunted. Belue changed to num- ber one and kept on firing. OPP0BII I’.fOE. IOP Gary William da? kins lav ff in wedge to give Bucr Belue. rearing a auk stitutc yv , iimenri gcl off a pass in the Lowndes came OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Lynn kof crls drives m to pufthe uhfcmmy on a Moultrie ball earner. ABOVE. In the l.owndes tilt. Mftvin Hunter leaps to complete1 S'p3s Cn !y Chapman pscK hii Photo by Filemon Lopez — Spread by Sylvia DeLoach, Gary Van Allen — 57 Leaders Give Team Unity From the first practice sessions each week to the kick-off. leaders gave unity to team efforts. They worked like a hierarchy, with Coach Nick Hyder filling the top slot. He, in turn, directed his assistant coaches. Coach Butch Brooks headed the offen- sive squad, while Coach Jack Rudolph instructed the defensive players. Offensive captains Buck Belue and Gary Guthrie, and defensive captains Allen Worthy and Robert Baldwin encouraged their linemen and called tosses. Buck Belue served as overall cap- tain for the team. DEFENSE: BOTTOM ROW: John Bra- nan. Jimmy Hartman. Allen Worthy. Carl Roe. David Durham. Henry Sanders. Rodney Gorden. Troy Thomas. Robert Baldwin. Ray Lloyd. Hal Dixon. SEC- OND ROW: Monte Richardson. Bubha Skelton. Danny Rickman. Doug McQuaig. Alec Greene. Jim McKinney. Clifford Johnson. Craig Simmons. Doug Conway. Marcus Campbell. Carroll John- son. Curtis Wright. THIRD ROW: Tommy Clifton. Dewey Morris. Steve Hardin. Bobby Lynch. David Reaves. Danny Hunter. Gary Curtis. Lynn Rob- erts. Mark Toth. TOP. RIGHT: Captain Buck Belue and defensive captain Robert Baldwin walk on to the field at the start of an early season game. 'Playing together — team work — makes a difference.' 58 ( O.ICll I Ivdcr Duke’s Photo Duke’s Photo TOP: Frank Council evades one defensive player before being knocked oul of bounds by another in the Dougherty game. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Allen Worthy and offensive captain Gary Guthrie lake their turn as team leaders. ABOVE: Although they could not have known that their ‘Cats would go all the way to State, the coaches grinned like Cheshire cats when they posed for pre-season pictures. KNEELING: Butch Brooks, offensive coordinator and Jack Rudolph, defensive coordinator. STANDING: Nick Hyder. head coach; Charles Tarpley. defensive ends and linebackers; Jerry Don Baker, offensive backs; Ed Jones, receivers; Jim Burroughs, trainer; Freddy Waters, defensive tackles and middle guards. 59 Spread hy Sylvia DeLoach Jil Garrett Loss To Clark Central Cancels Three Wins After their loss to Lowndes, followed by a late season rebound, the 'Cats rolled on to the subregion title by trouncing Thom- asville's Bulldogs. 39-20. This streak continued as the Wildcats fought to clobber the Benedictine Cadets. 13-0. wiping out the Cadets' unbeaten sea- son and pride in their wishbone offense at one blow. This victory gave the Valdosta team the right to travel to Warner Robins for the South Georgia Championship game. Then by putting down Warner Robins's Rebels, the 'Cats won the right to go for the state crown. With high hopes of winning the title for the first lime since 1971. the 'Cats hit the long road to Athens. After trailing Clark Central by one touchdown during most of the game, the 'Cats moved ahead and got their final chance to win in the last minutes of play. But Robert Baldwin's field goal kick fell short, leaving the score 14-16. Frank Williams Pholo Times Photo Frank Williams Photo Frank Williams Photo OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Warner Robins’s Chip Stuart tries to escape from the dutches of I. nn Roberts and Curtis Wright. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM As Frank Council carries the pigskin, defenders William Gaskins and Sam Fletcher protect him from the Rebels’ defender John White. TOP: Gary Guthrie breaks down the barrier to let quarterback Buck Belue through in order to let light shine. BOTTOM. LEFT: Valdosta play- ers Carl Roe. Allen Worthy, and Danny Rickman form a fortress against the War- ner Robins’s Rebels. BOTTOM. RIGHT: The scoreboard and the happy faces of Tony Blasetti. Bubba Hardin, and Wil- liam Gaskins show Valdosta has won the Warner Robins game and is on the way to state. 61 Spread by Sylvia De Loach — Basketball Record Disappoints Fans, Players town rivals. But another time when the boys lost to the same team the difference was only seven points. If fans had wanted to trot out alibis, they could have used the old chestnut. “We faced a rebuilding year” — whatever that is. Or they could have noted that the football season and the hoop season overlapped, keeping grid standouts Allen Worthy. Buck Belue, and Jimmy Hartman out of early practice sessions. No one could have cried lack of experience.” for the roster car- ried only three sophomore names. Whatever the reasons, the sea- son did disappoint fans and play- ers. Even David New, an aca- demically gifted student who did not enroll in advanced placement English because it conflicted with basketball practice, moaned, We had a lousy season. No one kept a scrapbook. Fans who saw the basketball boys play could not help noticing the loss column. Nor could they help feeling discouraged when the boys lost eleven of eighteen games. But if they had applied the power of positive thinking, they could have noted that few of those losses came in the lopsided category. One game against Lowndes had a twenty-three point spread in favor of the cross- 62 SCOREBOARD Valdosta 58 Tift County 67 Valdosta 55 Moultrie 60 Valdosta 63 Monroe 77 Valdosta 58 Lowndes 81 Valdosta 54 Bain bridge 71 Valdosta 47 Thomasville 46 Valdosta 68 Central 63 Valdosta 72 Waycross 63 Valdosta 55 Bainbridge 71 Valdosta 75 Lowndes 82 Valdosta 57 Crisp County 48 Valdosta 59 Waycross 41 Valdosta 69 Moultrie 56 Valdosta 79 Thomasville 82 Valdosta 67 Albany 76 Valdosta 65 Dougherty 79 Valdosta 57 Central 49 Valdosta 56 Wcstover 67 CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT Valdosta 71 Tift County 58 Valdosta 59 Berrien County 61 SUBREGION TOURNAMENT Valdosta 47 Moultrie 44 V'aldosta 59 Lowndes 70 OPPOSITE PAGE. RIGHT: John Las- tingcr goes up for a layup in the game against Central of Thomasville. OPPO- SITE PAGE. BOTTOM: FRONT ROW David New. Dwayne Richardson. Spencer Feix. Tim Dame. Chris Daniels. Lance Russell. SECOND ROW': Greg Powell. Chandler Daniels. John Bond. John l.astinger. Rodne Gordon. Carl Rowe. Buck Belue. Bernard Gamble. THIRD ROW Coach Norman Sainz. Paul Vale. David W'hite. Nathaniel Cae- sar. Jimmy Hartman. Cedric Stroud. Allen Worthy. Willie Bell. Craig Loftin. Coach Roger Rome. LEFT: Jimmy Hart- man tries to block shot from Lowndes player. Cedric Stroud is an observer. OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Jimmy Hart- man puts his hand between the ball and the goal. 63 Kittens Lack Elusive Skill To Come Out On Top When he was asked for a description of the 1978 season, girls' basketball coach Jerry Don Baker said. It was the same old story. We didn't have enough height to play against teams with really tall girls. But a look at the roster reveals that the girls were not midgets either. Nor did they lack scrappi- ness. Individual Kittens, espe- cially Lisa Feix and Shirley Ber- rian. piled up points, with Lisa averaging 16 points per game and Shirley 12 points. Lisa and Shirley also served as captains of the team. Lisa, a sen- ior guard, lettered three years. Shirley, another senior, lettered two years. Altogether, the team carried only four seniors and four jun- iors. Freshman and sophomore girls filled the other seven slots listed for the varsity squad. Whatever the reason — lack of height, lack of experience — the girls could not stay in the column of winners. They balanced these minus factors with aggressive- ness. But they lacked the elusive put-it-all-together skill to come out on top. 64 Valdosta . SCOREBOARD ...58 Tifton 46 Valdosta . . . .47 Moultrie 44 Valdosta . ...56 Monroe .50 Valdosta . ...36 Lowndes 43 Valdosta . ....45 Bainbridge .55 Valdosta . ....57 Thomasville .. .. 59 Valdosta . ....47 Central 56 Valdosta . ....67 Waycross .60 Valdosta . ...39 Bainbridge 64 Valdosta . ....43 Lowndes 80 Valdosta . ...56 Crisp County ... .57 Valdosta . ....35 Waycross 46 Valdosta . ....47 Moultrie 55 Valdosta . ....48 Thomasville .81 Valdosta . ....71 Albany .43 Valdosta . ...62 Dougherty .71 Valdosta . ...38 Central 50 Valdosta . ....52 Westover .31 CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Valdosta 42 Berrien County . .70 SOUTH SUBREGION: Valdosta 55 57 OPPOSITE PAGE, FAR LEFT: Shirley Ber- rian stretches taller than her 5'8 height to sink a ball. OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT, TOP: Mr. Jesse Booth, social studies teacher, works as scorekeeper. OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT. BOTTOM: Kittens pose before going into action. FRONT ROW: Janice Evans. Renee Skelton. Debbie Mair. Vera Dotson, Shirley Berrian. SECOND ROW: Maggie Powell, Cindy Cooper, Lisa Feix, Dana Swindle. Valerie Baker. Tracy Irwin. TOP ROW: Coach Jerry Don Baker. Renee Whitehead. Vera Crawford. Merzede Berrian. Phyllis Stewart, and Diane Wise, manager. ABOVE: Cindy Cooper, a 5'9 forward, stays with the action. Although she was only a freshman. Cindy did not let older or taller girls intimidate her. 65 Bret Warner takes a low dive to make a return. Me follows through with eye contact and with his lefthand. SUPERLATIVES: Bret Warner Most Valuable Steve Conner Most Outstanding David Broomberg Spirit of Wildcats Biff Taylor Most Improved VARSITY SCOREBOARD: Valdosta 4 Tifton 5 Valdosta 3 Moultrie 4 Valdosta 9 Lowndes 0 Valdosta 9 Thomasville 0 Valdosta 7 Lowndes 0 Valdosta 5 Tifton 4 Valdosta 7 Bainhridge 2 Valdosta 5 Bainhridge 4 B-TEAM SCOREBOARD: Valdosta 8 Cook County 8 Valdosta 9 Cook County 2 Valdosta 8 Ware County 1 Valdosta 9 Lamer 0 Valdosta 8 Central 2 Valdosta 9 Ware County 0 66 Photo by Robert Winter. Ill _______Ma tching f Records Tennis Teams Balance Scores Boys and girls did not have the same coach for tennis this year. Coach John Booth continued to guide the girls. Coach Jim Bur- roughs coached the boys. But they did share the same schedule, with varsity and B- Team squads playing on the same dates. And their records almost matched. For the boys’ varsity team the final tally showed six wins and two losses, one to Tifton and one to Moultrie. Boys on the B-Team won five, lost none, and tied one with Cook County. Girls on the B-Team tallied six wins, no losses. Varsity girls lost only two games, to Moultrie and to Tifton. But girls and boys did not lose to these teams on the same play dates. In the Regional-1-AAA Tour- nament. however, the girls and boys differed, with the girls win- ning and the boys placing fourth. Julie Spencer races to retrieve a low hall just before it goes out of bounds. SCOREBOARD: TEAM ROSTER: Valdosta 7 Cook County 2 Lourdes Rodriguez Valdosta 7 Tifton 2 Diane Paoletti Valdosta 4 Moultrie 5 Debbie Mink Valdosta 7 Lowndes 2 Linda Hall Valdosta 9 Cook County 0 Maggie Powell Valdosta 9 Thomasville 0 Julie Spencer Valdosta 8 Ware County 1 Lisa Feix Valdosta 6 Lowndes 3 Jan Pendleton Valdosta 9 Lanier 0 Pam Hall Valdosta 3 Tifton 6 Gretchen Scruggs 7 Central 0 Vickie Branch Beth Pitts Valdosta 8 Bainbridge 1 Kelley Schroer Valdosta 9 Ware County 0 Valdosta 5 Moultrie 4 Valdosta 7 Bainbridge 2 SUPERLATIVES Julie Spencer Reached Semifinals Jan Pendleton Reached Quarter Finals Maggie Powell Lisa Feix Reached Finals Linda Hall Debbie Mink Lost in Second Round State Tournament 67 Wrestling Takes Its Place Among School Winners Wrestling continued to increase its popularity rating with students. When Principal Lloyd Mims announced a match to he held first and second periods in the gym, students eagerly reached in their pockets for some coins so that they could pay and see the wrestling of the Valdosta grap- plers. And they saw a good show, with the Valdosta team beating Tifton 53-6. Other matches were held at night. But these also drew better than average crowds. For its overall record in dual meets, the team had a seven to one chart. Mr. Jim Landrum, wrestling coach, laughed about that one loss. “After we beat Tifton so bad in our first match with them, we decided that we could let the B- Team get some play the next time we met this team. That was a mis- take. That time Tifton beat us. luimco Photo TOP RIGHT: Curtis Wright pins his Tift Counts opponent. MID- DLE RIGHT: VARSITY TEAM MEMBERS: FIRST ROW : David Clifton. 14-4: William Gaskins. 3-3: Danny Jaramillo. 10-4: Andy Jar- amillo. 16-5: Greg Godwin. 18-4: Coach Jim Landrum. SECOND ROW: Steve Hall. capt.. 17-5: Sam Fletcher: Danny Hunter: Billy Redfield. 13-4: Curtis Wright. Capt.. 13-5: Bobby Johnson 4-5. BOT- TOM RIGHT: B-TEAM MEMBERS: FIRST ROW: Rich Lathrop. Wade Connell: Allen Blanton, capt.: Gary Evans: David Harrison: Coach Jim Landrum. SECOND ROW: Jerome Loving. Willy Donald- son. Jay Guthrie. Homer Harden. Mark Lampert. Joe Sanders. 68 Golfers Set Individual Team Records On Way To State Golfers also won a berth in state championship play. After winning twenty-four games, tying one, and losing none. Coach Jack Rudolph's team won the Region 1-AAA crown and went on to Atlanta. But because the scoring of golf matches does not depend simply on wins and losses, this team placed only fourth in the state tournament. They had no reason to feel dejected, however, for on the way to state they had piled up some impressive statistics. Buck Blan- ton, with a 68, set a course record for high school students at the Moultrie course. With a score of 310. the Wildcats set a new team record for the course in Way- cross. And with a season total of 297. the 1978 team set a new school record. During the summer, golfers REGULAR SEASON MATCHES March 24 Tifton Moultrie Tiflon Lowndes Warner Robins Moultrie April 21 Wcstover Cairo April 14 Wcstover April 3 Ware Worth Lowndes Lowndes Thomasville Moultrie April 25 Westovcr April 7 April 17 Lowndes Lowndes Moultrie Tifton Lowndes April 27 Ware April 8 April 20 Waycross stayed in practice by playing in five summer tournaments staged on a region basis. Lew Richard- son won in the 15-16 age bracket: and Robert Daugherty, an upcoming freshman, won in the 14-15 age bracket. “Next year’s state tournament will be held at Lake Francis. And we plan to be right there.” said Coach Rudolph. GOLF TEAM MEMBERS: Buck Blanton Ty Edwards Mike McLeod David Parker Lew Richardson Trip Singletary Rusty Trancygier LEFT: Golf team members pose for a group shot. Mike McLeod. David Parker. Lew Richardson. Rusty Trancygier. Ty Edwards. Trip Singletary . PLAYOFF TOURNAMENTS May I Region I-AAA Tournament Valdosta won. qualified for state. May 8 Regional Insurance Tournament T Edwards. Trip Singletary. Rusty Tran- cygier qualified for state tournament. May 15 High School Tournament VHS placed 4th 69 Champs Baseball Cats Realize Goal, State AAA Title Champion was the name of the game for the baseball 'Cats. Knowing that they belonged to a good baseball club helped each player give an extra effort to reach the team's state champion- ship goal. But to fulfill this dream, the team had first to win smaller division crowns. With a 2-0 victory over Central of Thomasville and another tri- umph over Tift County. 14-7, the 'Cats could truly call themselves champions of the first annual Lowndes-Valdosta Invitational Tournament head at Valdosta's Bazemore Field. Playoff games were not needed to determine the winner of the 1- AAA south district because Val- dosta had the only perfect 10-0 record in the region. As a prelude to becoming AAA state champions, the team took pleasure in shutting out rivals. Coach Butch Brooks's club rip- ped Tift, 6-0, and in the second game let Tift get only one run to their thirteen. However, winning the AAA state sectional crown was tougher. With only a two-run lead, the 'Cats defeated Windsor Forest of Savannah. 6-4. in the first of three scheduled games. They made the second win more decisive, 7-2. CHAMPIONSHIP SCOREBOARD Lowndes-Valdosta Invitational Tournament Valdosta 2 Central 0 Valdosta 14 Tift 7 I-AAA SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP Valdosta champions l(M) record 1-AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Valdosta 6 Tift 0 Valdosta 13 Tift 1 AAA STATE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Valdosta 6 Windsor Forest 4 Valdosta 7 Windsor Forest 2 AAA SOUTH GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP Valdosta 3 Kendricks 0 Valdosta 4 Kendricks 6 Valdosta 7 Kendricks 0 STATE OF GEORGIA AAA CHAMPIONSHIP Valdosta 4 Peachtree 2 Valdosta 7 Peachtree 0 70 VMS baseball team pose for a group shot. SEATED: Barry Mair. Libbi Stephenson. Ashley DeLoach. William Davis. Mark C ox. Dale Parker. Sidney Bowdoin. Tony Marlin. Grant Nichols. Bart Baggett. Greg Daniels. Carolyn Gee. Johnny Allen SECOND ROW: Max Blocker. Beth Belue. David New. Andy Weldon. Tim Dame. David Berry hill. Wayne Eugett. Andy C hapman. John Lastinger. OPPOSITE PAGE: Coach Butch Brooks. Darrell Swindle, and Valdosta fans show their feelings about victory’ over Kendrick of Columbus. TOP. LEFT: Baseball team members prove that they are State of Georgia AAA champions with their tro- phy after defeating Peachtree of Atlanta. TOP. RIGHT: VMS pitcher Buck Bclue warms up for the slate championship game. ABOVE: Members of the 1978 Mike Ruff. Darrell Swindle. Harold Southers. Jamie Tootle. Mike Rose. John Federico. THIRD ROW: Debbie Buch- heit. Coach Hal Barber. David White. Tag Welch. Tony Blasetti. Buck Bclue. Mark Powell. Chris Daniels. David Martin. Coach Ken Eldridge. Coach Bob Bolton. Coach Charles Tarpley. Coach Butch Brooks. 71 Spread by Jil GarretI Fans Follow 'Cats From First Game To Atlanta While games against Windsor Forest were held here, with stu- dents being let out at two o'clock to watch the playoffs, those against Kendricks of Columbus were played away, but not too far for students and fans to follow the 'Cats. Last year Kendricks knocked the 'Cats out of state competition. But in the first game of this set. Valdosta did not let the Colum- bus team score on their three runs. In the last inning of the sec- ond game, however, Kendricks did score two runs, leaving the 'Cats, 4-6. Play resumed the next day with Valdosta's sluggers bombing Kendricks, 7-0. Next the 'Cats traveled to Atlanta to face Peachtree. When the first game ended, 4-2 in the Valdosta team's favor. Coach Butch Brooks's 'Cats needed only one more win. And with a score matching that of their last game against Kendricks, they shut out their northern opponents to win Valdosta's first state baseball championship trophy. Regular Season Scoreboard Valdosta 6 Suwanee High 3 Valdosta 7 Cairo High 0 Valdosta 13 Andrew Jackson 5 Valdosta 8 Central 0 Valdosta 14 Tift County 7 Valdosta II Thomas ville 1 Valdosta 9 New Hyde Park 1 Valdosta 9 Lowndes 5 Valdosta 10 Tift County 6 Valdosta 8 Moultrie 3 Valdosta 14 Bainbndge 0 Valdosta 14 Suwanee High 1 Valdosta 4 Central 1 Valdosta 10 Thomasvillc 0 Valdosta 13 Cairo 3 Valdosta 22 Lowndes 5 Valdosta 13 Way cross 7 Valdosta 14 Central 0 Valdosta 22 Moultrie 3 Valdosta 8 Bainbridge 5 OPPOSITE PAGE: Pitcher Wayne Fugett con- centrates as he winds up. MIDDLE. ABOVE: John Lastinger slides onto first base as Viking Ronnie Christy tries to tag him out. ABOVE: Coach Charles Tarpley Buck Belue, and Coach Butch Brooks gather for a conference. 73 All forms of media today play this refrain: schools are not teaching the basics. But classes at Valdosta High School refute this charge. They emphasize life skills. And for some students these skills may be simply forms of communi- cation. They may be a visuali- zation of the world and the processes of government. They may relate to specific jobs. But life skills for others go far beyond these simple forms of learning. Intelligent young people, future leaders, receive intensive instructions in analy- sis and synthesis of ideas in both verbal and non-verbal fields. RIGHT: David Broomberg works in art class. OPPOSITE PAGE: Nancy DeCarlo: Allen Hemayakian. an exchange student from Iran; and Susan Moore work in a class taught by Ms. Mary Price Arrington. Ma th English Scien ce Social Studies Excellence English Earns Unique Recognition Sometimes English teachers lectured to introduce units of new courses. Sometimes they lectured informally in a more or less tradi- tional setting. But more often they served as learning facilita- tors, giving immediate guidance and help with themes, research papers, and projects. To get ready for classes they planned, typed study guides and exercises, and read the literature relevant to English education. Indeed, teachers and students worked hard. And this year they received a unique reward for their efforts. In the spring the English teachers filled out a questionnaire sent by the Georgia Council of Teachers of English. Another English department in a school of comparable size had recom- mended the Valdosta English department for the award given by the Georgia Council in mem- ory of Mrs. Juanita Abernathy, who before her death in 1974 was language arts consultant for the State [Department of Education. In May a visiting teacher came to observe and to evaluate the department. Then, after judges had consid- ered the self-evaluation forms and those filled in by the outsider, they sent the letter stating that the Valdosta High School English department would receive the Excellence in English Award for the secondary level. TOP: In a typical pose. Mr. Keith Cowne lectures informally to juniors in a top- level research writing class. Andy Chap- man and Fran Cordova, in the fore- ground. listen and take notes. ABOVE: Students mill around waiting for Mrs. Fee Pulliam to check their literary beginnings for research papaers. Linda Hinson pays attention to the red marks appearing on her paper. In the back- ground. Susan Tumson is seen reviewing her work while she waits her turn. 76 In her first year at Valdosta High School. Mrs. Jan Burns soon caught on to the planning routine. ABOVE: She looks for a book she needs in the main teacher stations. 77 Draw Students Students who turned into areas 111 and 112 — the foreign lan- guage department — always seemed to glow. They liked French. Spanish, and German because these courses were all electives. Mrs. Sharron Gandy, a 1967 graduate of Valdosta High School, taught five classes of French each day: French 1, French 11, French 111, and French IV. Mrs. Pat Walden, a native of Chile but an adopted South Georgian by marriage, taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish. Mr. Duane Pitts, an English teacher, devoted one period each quarter to German classes on three different levels. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Mrs. Sharron Gandy. French teacher, amuses Danila Lee. Mary Louise Wisscrt. Margie Mathis. Joe Dennclly. and Drew Sand- bach with a French joke. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: Sharon Gorby shares her Spanish essay with Mrs. Pat Walden while Robin Miller watches. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Center of attraction in the Spanish class, the bird pinata hangs from the ceiling. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Mrs. Pat Walden glances through her papers to tell Tracy Smith her grade. TOP. LEFT: Mrs. Wal- den. foreign language department head, gives certificates to the outstanding foreigh language department head, gives certificates to the outstanding foreign lan- guage students on Honors Night: Valerie Hart. Todd Cook. Danny Pressner. Brad Sandbach. Maurice Hamilton, and Rusty Overby. MIDDLE: Medals and awards for outstanding classroom performance go to Curt Cochran. Todd Cook. Debra Crawley. Carrie Stikeleather. Chrissy Mead. Mary Farley. Tim Farley, and Lynn Parker. BOTTOM: Mrs. Gandy moves around to help students. 79 While Students Listen, Social Studies Teachers Because of limited space and large classes, social studies teach- ers mixed lectures and modern methods of instruction. And always the constant was individ- ual help as much as possible for students who listened and took copious notes. Altogether, this department offered seventeen different courses during the year, with cer- tain teachers having their own specialties. Mr. Kelly Dees, for instance.' taught three Bible related classes: Bible Literature. Old Testament History, and Comparative World Religions. For Mr. Lindsay Mason social studies meant World Geography, with many films to document what he said. Some teachers, like Ms. Jenni- fer Brown, kept up to date by teaching Africa. India, and Third World. Mr. John Booth’s specialty was European history, for both aver- age and advanced placement classes. Still within this area, he also taught Age of Triumph. Mrs. W. E. Wisenbaker, department head, zeroed in on United States history, according to the dictates of the State Department of Education. She taught both average level and advanced level groups. And to give all students a sound background in what social studies is all about, many teach- ers had classes in Survey of West- ern Civilization. Fundamentals of Democracy, and American Sys- tem. ABOVE. RIGHT: Karl Chiang takes notes while Mrs. W. E. Wisenbaker lec- tures. ABOVE. LEFT: Mark Williams, background, regards Mr. John Booth with mild scepticism. RIGHT: Mob scene shots do not belong in a yearbook, but in the social studies department they are appropriate because many classes fit that description. While students work. Mr. James Landrum holds a conference with Wade Connell. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Mark Williams. Mike Wallace, and Bobby Mayer respond to one of Mr. Booth’s unorthodox explanations. BOT- TOM. LEFT: With pencil and pen poised to take notes. Donna Blake and Cole Sul- livan listen. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Advanced Placement students in Mrs. Wisenbaker’s class get down to work: Karen Wakefield. Mike Rose. Margie Mothershead. and Drew Sandbach. 80 Mix Mob Scenes With Individual Help 81 Numbers Math Offers Basic Numbers Back to the basics! As far as the math department is con- cerned. it cannot return to what it has never left. Because it is a component part of a public high school, this department meets the needs of the very bright, the not-so-bright, and the academically weak stu- dents. For the bright people offerings include trigonometry. Algebra II, and pre-calculus. Average-level students could pick from pre- algebra. Algebra I, Algebra II. informal geometry, and plane geometry. And to teach life skills, the department scheduled classes in arithmetic fundamentals, decimal arithmetic, metric arithmetic, and business math. Altogether, fourteen teachers met sixty-eight groups of young people each day for instruction and drill in mathematics. And within the classes, as much as possible, they individual- ized work by using prescription study guides. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT Susan Velez-Rivera establishes communication between the tip of her pencil and her brain. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Conic sections furnish a colorful back- ground for an advanced math class. FRONT ROW: Darrell Swindle. Elisa- beth Reddick. Mike Sayre. Johnny Las- tinger. MIDDLE ROW: Pam Sutton. Mark Powell. BACK ROW: Barbara Whitehurst turns around to take a peek at Susan Velez-Rivera's work. But Christie Smith concentrates on her own paper. TOP. RIGHT: During a test, a student shields his work with his hand and bends over to see better. BOTTOM: Mr. Mike Rogers collects packet work. S3 Science Classes Exemplify Two Different Styles To help students understand themselves and their world, twelve science teachers taught both traditional and non-tradi- tional courses. Together teachers and students explored the mysteries of life in traditional biology classes on beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. These classes required text- book study, notebooks, drawings. projects, and lab experiments in one of the most colorful and up- to-date areas of the school. Upper-level students probed the workings of the universe by studying chemistry and physics. And all students could enroll in physical science classes. Botany, human physiology, and zoology gave students oppor- tunities for in-depth study in these fields of biology. One of the most popular classes, taught only in the winter quarter this year, was outdoor education. Mr. Jim Burroughs structured this course to acquaint students with hunting, fishing, and boating. They also learned correct behavior in natural envi- ronments. including the ways to recognize and avoid dangers. 84 Mr. Julian LeFiles, head of the science department, helps Cath- erine Davis decide what she should take in the spring quarter. IOP. LEFT: Mr. Jim Burroughs closes his briefcase and answers a student's ques- tion as he finishes a biology class. Behind him board notes suggest that the same area 212 was used for physical sci- ence in the previous hour. IOP. RIGHT: Biology teacher John T. Fisher and Henry Grud ien. physical science instructor, attend one of the football pep rallies. LEFT Much of science learning must depend on student reading and experi- menting. But Mrs Martha Smart knows that teachers must also explain as she is doing in this shot taken in an advanced biology class. 85 Homemaking Caters To Needs While some home economics classes carried such jazzy titles as Creative Foods and Clothing Construction and catered to such current trends as consumer edu- cation, the basic classes centered around elemental human needs for food and clothing. In co-educational classes, young people learned to cook, to sew, to plan meals for a family and for entertaining, and to care for developing children. If they enrolled in the class entitled Today's Consumer, they learned about costs and money management. Some students preferred handstitchery to the manipula- tion of sewing machines. In keep- ing with the renewed popularity of handwork, they learned embroidery, tatting, knitting, and crewel stitches. And they learned in a clean, modern atmosphere with a living area adjacent to the cooking an5 sewing labs. As one young lady said, “I like to go to home ec class because it's like going into a nice house. TOP. RIGHT: Brenda Thompson and Perry Johnson work side by side at the stove. BOTTOM. RIGHT Ms. Nancy Pearson shows Janie Lewis and Mary Sta- tum how to fit waistbands to skirts. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Cindy Coursey works on a piece of embroidery. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: Caro- lyn Griffin finishes basting a seam before stitching. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Debra Robinson's nimble fingers feed cloth through a machine. 86 Public Law 94-142 Gives Special Class Directions Public Law 94-142 now states that all students, regardless of handicaps, must have places in public schools. And every young person must have an opportunity to learn to the best of his or her abilities. For some students this learning look place in a special atmos- phere designed for individual advancement. For others main- streaming with regular classes was a better plan. And for a third group a combination of these plans worked best. Mrs. Sylvia Evans, head of the special education department, worked closely with Mrs. Liska Wetherington. coordinator of special programs for the entire city system, to fit each student into the best possible environ- ment. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkins and Mrs. Sylvia Johnson, along with Mr. Joseph Strain, learning disa- bilities specialist, completed the faculty for this department. Course titles suggested the range of offerings. In addition to classes entitled simply Individual Advancement I. II, III. and IV, the department listed these courses: School-Community Orientation. Finding a Job. Com- munity Service, and Vocational Objectives. In the afternoons many of these students worked, either in school or out in the community, merging with other young adults and using the social and voca- tional skills practiced in classes. 88 OPPOSITE PAGE: Mrs. Sandra Evans, department head, reviews the rules of proper social behavior before the group entertains visitors. TOP: Tommy Petti- ford. Eddie Wade, and Emma J. Patrick work on account books under the supervi- sion of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkins. LEFT: Mrs. Evans helps Danny Hutchinson find an error in arithmetic. Cindy Kinard waits to have her work checked. 89 Special Classes Prepare Students For Paying Jobs One of the longstanding student whines in certain classes has been, what good is this going to do me when I get out and try to make a living? Sometimes teachers have been able to ive positive answers. Sometimes they ave only hemmed and hawed and hoped that a mysterious transfer would take place. But modern schools do not leave this question to chance. They prepare students for the basics of making a living just as thoroughly as they prepare them for cop- ine with life skills. In business education classes, for exam- ple. students learned typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, filing, record keeping. But they could also enroll in courses in accounting, machines, data processing, and business law. Students who concen- trated in this area had preparation for office jobs. In fact, in vocational office training they even had on the job experi- ence. While these young people concentrated on what went on in offices, the Distrib- utive Education classes learned the funda- mentals of selling and service. Using behavioral objectives prepared by the national office of DECA, these classes went through all the instruction needed to make them alert and informed when they left school at noon to go to work in stores from one side of town to another. 90 ABOVE: Mr. Norman Greene, DE coordinator, shows Beth Toth and Pam Bennett a list of activities to be completed. Art Students Concentrate On Interpreting World Art students — the non-tal- ented, the somewhat talented, and the genuinely talented — all found in art a means of interpret- ing their views of the world. Ms. Patsy Smith, Ms. Mary Jane Taylor, and Mr. Jerry Pil- cher required that each student first take basic visual design so that he or she could start seeing order in the universe. But from this course on every student could choose media that best fit his needs. For some, ad lettering and basic drawing served. Others worked with tex- tiles and ceramics. In the fall and spring quarters, students used the outdoors patio adjoining the art studio to catch the light for work with waterco- lors and acrylics. Advanced students chose oil painting, taught by Mr. Pilcher. And for students who primarily wanted to learn how professional artists of all ages had interpreted the world, the department offered an elective in art history. OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Lisa Harper grits her teeth as she puts pressure on a frame. OPPOSITE PAGE. RIGHT: Mark Steedley’s hands enclose a lump of clay in the first step of a ceramics project. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Lourdes Rodriguez focuses on recreating an object on paper. TOP: Bubba Hardin squints at his drawing as he starts the process of transferring an image from his brain to paper. BOTTOM: With oils. Bobby Mayer brings to life a little house in the wildwood. 93 Students Learn To Drive, Learn About Careers People who cannot drive auto- mobiles today make up a group of anomalies. Everybody drives. And for young people, passing the driver's license test serves as a badge of initiation into adult- hood. To ensure that all students would have opportunities to learn to drive in a safe manner, the school offered courses in driver education. And because of increased interest in this area, three teach- ers — Butch Brooks. Bob Bolton, and Jack Rudolph — taught fif- teen sections of this course. Stu- dents listened to lectures, worked in simulators, and then took to the road to practice their skills. Some of them already had lear- ners licenses. Others learned enough to go out to the state patrol office and take the test. Some just wanted to improve their driving. Students who did well in this class and who had good overall averages qualified their families for reductions in insurance rates. CAREER EDUCATION While much emphasis has been placed on career exploration in the secondary level, this year the focus shifted down- wards even beyond the junior high level. Teachers in fifth and sixth grades realized that their students were not too young to start investigating possible career choices. Mrs. Tom Finland brought her fifth- grade class to the high school to tour the Back-Diamond, look at the equipment, and listen to an informal talk by Mr. James Bridges regarding job choices that may be available when they are ready to go to work. 94 Music Classes Meet Aesthetic Needs Of Students Because music classes had a special place in the Back-Dia- mond. the entire school was not filled with the sound of music every day. But this silence did not mean that the curriculum failed to meet the aesthetic needs of young people who wanted to study either vocal or instrumental music. Mr. Mike Chapman, in his first year as head band director, taught classes in band music and kept the marching band stepping. Mr. Mark Jeffery specialized in the teaching of music theory, brass choir, and beginning guitar. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Kimmel. who divided his time between Valdosta Junior High and the high school, a select jazz group emerged. Singers fit into general choir, the male glee club, the select female ensemble, and the advanced choir. While these students met classes taught by Mr. Herman Revels, others formed a new swing choir under the direction of Mrs. Ann Jeffery. And swing is exactly what they did. first at the faculty’s Christ- mas party and later at other spe- cial programs. In the spring all of the musical groups came out of the Back-Dia- mond for concerts. And the exub- erance and finesse displayed by the performers attested that music classes did indeed meet their aesthetic needs. TOP. LEFT: Director Herman Revels coaxes round notes from Michael Battle. Jeffery Perry, and Calvin James. TOP. RIGHT: Mr. Randy Jeffery gives instruc- tions to flutists Lisa Tatum. Tina Wynn, and Mandy Shannon. LEFT: Mr. Mike Chapman, band director, takes it easy in his office. 95 Girls Sports Get Emphasis “Now is the time . . To para- phrase a quotation from Lewis Car- roll's nonsense verse, this was the time to emphasize girls' sports, both in a competitive form and in the less spectacular gym classes. Girls tennis and basketball con- tinued to win. but two more femi- nine sports teams stepped into the winners' circle, track and field. Girls in the gymnastics classes continued to amaze themselves and onlookers. These young ladies, whether in team or individual play, had the sup- port of the physical education department. Every girl had an opportunity to take part in calisthenics, soccer, bas- ketball. golf, and tennis. Many of them had never seen a golf club up close before, much less tried to swing one. Boys' PE classes offered the same courses, some in coed situations. Only touch football, grass drills, and heavy weightlifting groups had all males. RIGHT: Sophomore Julie Wells practices the proper golfing stance in Coach Charles Tarp- ley’s class. OPPOSITE. TOP. LEFT: Miss Cribb gives Cathy Lawrence a hand on the balance beam. OPPOSITE. TOP. RIGHT: Miss Cribb spots Pam Davis, who is getting set for a complicated move. OPPOSITE. BOTTOM: Rex Baldwin. James Goff. David Starling. Malcolm Henry. Richard Patterson. Robert Fulton. Samuel Dcnague learn how to use three irons. 96 Spread h David Pulliam Vocational Education Department Meets Needs by James Bridges Educators should strive to provide opportunities that help students reach their primary needs. One need relates to personal growth. Proper health prac- tices. appreciation of the fine arts, liter- ature. and cultural backgrounds are examples of such a need. Schools should also provide opportu- nities for a student to prepare to fit into and fulfill those needs of the society of which he will become a member. Basic examples of these society related needs might be the skills to read, write, and compute, and the life and work skills society requires for successful entry. At Valdosta High School the voca- tional education department tries to provide the knowledge and skills that can best benefit students in their attempts to explore diverse vocational career choices within society and to gain the skills necessary to gain suc- cessful entry into industrial, business, or service occupations. Society will look for and welcome those graduates with the best training and background. Students who quickly and efficiently succeed in obtaining employment for which they have the required skills and which at the same time gives them satisfaction will be happy and content citizens. To help young people achieve these two basic goals personal growth and skills — the school provides access to instruction in courses leading to mean- ingful and fulfilling entry into the world of business and management, retail sales, and or service, either in direct employment after high school or through further education in a college or technical school. OPPOSITE PAGE: Wearing glasses to pro- tect their eyes. Jeff Sturtevant and Steve Kel- ler practice using soldering irons. ABOVE: Mr. James Bridges, who doubles as an assist- ant principal and as supervisor of the indus- trial-vocational area of the school, presents awards at Honors Night ceremonies. Recipi- ents are Joey Tomlinson. Ken Scheuring. Mike Hopkins. Donna Maner, and Brett Clark. 99 Appliance Repairmen Draftsmen Auto Repairmen Printers Welders Machinist Careers Classes Give Job Previews Many students enrolled in industrial-vocational classes went exploring. They tried out work experiences to try to make up their minds about future jobs. In industrial arts, taught by Mr. Isaiah Isom, young men and a few welcomed young ladies worked with a variety of wood and or metal projects to get the feel of tools and to decide whether or not they wanted to continue in other related courses. While working in graphic arts, students learned about scores of jobs in this field, everything from newstype composition to adver- tising. Drafting students working next door acquired skills that they could see leading to future employment in building. For some young people these classes could have furnished the stimulus needed to send them on to college architecture programs. Automotive experiences cer- tainly turned out journeyman mechanics. But they also gave information and insight about the entire field related to transporta- tion. And building trades classes may have turned out future car- penters as well as contractors. 101 Learning Doors For automotive, electro- mechanics. and metals classes, each of the instructors — Bryan Ellington. Edward Cannington. and Wayne Sapp — could have given these introductory remarks: “In all of these classes you will use metals. But you will do more than make a few small objects in metals, change a tire or sparkplugs, or hook up a circuit in electro-mechanics. You will gain an understand- ing of American industry, acquire hand and machine skills, develop safe working habits. Some of you will learn what good design is. Also, you will have opportunities to apply what you have learned in mathematics and in sci- ence.” 102 OPPOSITE. PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: John C arroll works on a meter. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Danny Whitt repairs a television set with the help of Mr Edwin Cannington. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Mike Haynes adjusts the tail stop of a lathe. ABOVE: C harles Wood changes a refrig- erator system. BOTTOM. LEFT: Dale Guess checks the lubes fora television set. Ricky Ruis is an observer. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Larry Anderson and Percy Har- ris work on house wiring. 103 ______Skills__________ Tools Change, Not Skills Tools constantly change. But the human factor in using tools remains more or less static. Alert reflexes, good small muscle coor- dination — a student worker needed these skills just as did the builders and artisans who erected majestic cathedrals hundreds of years ago. In graphic arts and drafting classes, young people measured, drew plans, prepared layouts, and operated printing machines. They were far away from Gutenberg’s press and from the workroom of Leonardo da Vinci. But they learned the same careful manipu- lation of tools that must have been used by their predecessors. And young people who worked with wood experienced the same satisfaction that builders have always known. 104 OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Mark Lam- bert uses both hands to control the mimeograph machine as cards feed through it. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOT- TOM. LEFT: A student studies dimensions in drafting class. OPPO- SITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: His clothes may be different, but the skills used by Steve Colwell as he bevels a wood support do not differ from those used by artisans a hundred years ago. ABOVE: In drafting class a student makes use of a computer terminal to get directions for an assignment. LEFT: For a student in industrial arts, an old-fashioned saw is a necessary tool. Awards Reflect Excellence In NJROTC When Chief Petty Officer Sam Wright saw one of the pictures taken for the yearbook, he exploded: “Don't use that picture. They are doing every- thing wrong. . And the staff refrained from using the shot. Instead, they chose pictures taken on Honors Night and at an awards ceremony to show the excellent results of instruction in naval science, not an occasional goof. Wright and Commander Walter Sharp had reason to brag about their classes this year. Enrollment went from 106 to 150. battalion strength. In the curriculum outline, NJROTC courses appeared as Naval Science I. Naval Science 11. and Naval Science 111. according to the number of years a student had been enrolled in the pro- gram. But the actual class work went far beyond the outlines of the course. For example, the corps made orientation trips to Jacksonville. Orange Park. Pen- sacola. and Panama City all in Flo- rida and to Auburn. Alabama, and Albany. Georgia. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Com- mander Waller Sharp lectures lo a naviga- tion class. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: Chief Petty Officer Sam Wright uses the chalkboard to review arithmetic fundamentals with cadets. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Company Commander Howard Hughes stands in front of cadets lined up for review. OPPO- SITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Mem- bers of the Rifle Team: Bob Reeves. Allen Roberts. James Johnson. Randy Wayt. Howard Hughes. TOP. RIGHT: John Allan. James Green. James Johnson. Allen Roberts. Randy Wayt. Ronald Evans. Howard Hughes, and Bob Reeves receive outstanding conduct awards. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Jimmy Bostick becomes school's first battalion com- mander during ceremonies at Honors Night. BOTTOM. LEFT: Jimmy Bos- tock. Monte Richardson and Robert Meeks receive second-year naval science awards. 106 107 Spread by Vincent Bailey 1 Clubs Plaster School With Their Signs Most people are gregarious. They like to associate with others and to laugh and work in com- mon activities. Students who were by nature joiners and doers could belong to a variety of clubs. No point restrictions existed. And most clubs had open memberships. Some groups had job related coals — like Future Business Leaders and Distributive Educa- tion. Some had primary' service goals. Among these the Student Council stood out as the organi- zation working for the entire school. Some gave rewards and recog- nition like the Lettermen's Club and the Beta Club. But whatever their purposes, all of the groups gave outlets for student energies and interests. OPPOSITE PAGE: Students flow through Commons Area under a Student Council welcome back sign. RIGHT: Bret Allen and Susan McDonald. Student Council president and vice-president, flash smiles of triumph and relief at the end of Homecoming coronation. Student Council Beta Key DE FBLA PAMS Less Coverage Financial Crunch Restricts Paper Perhaps the flag of the Val- dosta High School OUTLOOK should carry the information that this is the football program publi- cation rather than a school news- paper. Staff members really hustled to sell ads for the program and to prepare and sell the programs at the ball games. Profits from these sales helped pay for the publish- ing of the paper. But instead of the ten papers usually put out by the OUTLOOK, this year the staffs actually published only three. They worked on more papers, but failed to complete them because of the money crunch. Even the end of school issue met its demise. Of the completed papers the one that attracted most attention carried a December 16, 1977, dateline. On the front page of this paper the lead story was a follow- up of the November burning of the old Valdosta High School. Two other pages carried reminis- cences about the old school writ- ten by teachers who worked there and a rotogravure page of assorted shots of the school. Page 6 had another sad tale to tell: Cats Lose State Bid” in football. FALL STAFF: Frances Smith Monti Stephens Martha Webb Greg Harbin Buck Belue Mayte Abella Susan Tunison Teresa Johnson Joey Ivansco WINTER STAFF: Frances Smith SPRING STAFF: Monti Stephens Frances Smith Mayte Abella Mayte Abella Martha Webb Greg Harbin Lisa Feix Susan Tunison Buck Belue Jamie Dotson Susan Tunison Teresa Johnson Jamie Dotson Buck Blanton Buck Blanton Randy Jeffery Teresa Johnson Joey Ivansco Joey Ivansco no OPPOSITE PAGE: Miss Eloise Terry, in a picture that suggests that the paper is being sold to students, relaxes for a moment. LEFT: Miss Terry gives sugges- tions to sports editor Buck Belue. ABOVE: Greg Harbin and Joey Ivansco look through the logo sample book for just the right mat for an ad. Ill SANDSPUR Staff Gives Promises, Not Pages Every day during the school year the SANDSPUR people met in the journalism room for instruction and work. Night ses- sions and Saturdays gave them additional time for finishing pages. And they made many promises. This staff was going to be dif- ferent. At the end of school the only pages left would be those for Honors Night and graduation. Sad story! Not until June 6 could Mrs. Harry Wolinski, the advisor, mail enough pages to make a total of 96. All of their promises evapo- rated when they left school, some as March graduates, some as graduates in June, and some sim- ply as defectors. Jill Garrett, the editor, worked at home during the summer. And a complete novice, Elaine Lan- caster. came in to help. STAFF REVIEW: Alice Blasetti.......Fall, Winter Sherri Brunson.......Fall, Winter Andrea Cairns........Fall, Winter Spring DaleCiaccio..........Fall, Winter Sylvia DeLoach ... .Fall. Winter Alice Mitchell.......Fall. Winter David Pulliam........Fall. Winter Spring Donna Reed...........Fall, Winter Kareen Shaw .......Fall, Winter Jil Garrett.................Fall, Winter Spring Sharon Gorby.................Fall Bret Allen.........Winter. Spring Vincent Bailey .. .Winter. Spring Debbi Fields.......Winter, Spring Michael Morrell ...........Winter Diane Paoletti.............Winter Gary Van Allen . Winter. Spring Frank Bird.................Spring Jay Cordova................Spring Mark Dickman...............Spring TOP: Michael Morrell, whose major assignment was photography, works on a layout. ABOVE: During the winter quar- ter. staff members huddled by the school pond for their picture: Michael Morrell. Vincent Bailey. David Pulliam. Sherri Brunson. Dale Ciaccio. Diane Paoletti. Donna Reed. Debbi Fields. Jil Garrett. Mrs. Harry Wolinski. Alice Blasetti. Bert Allen. Gary Van Allen, and Kareen Shaw. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Editor Jil Garrett presides over a night meeting held at the home of Mr. Glenn Williams, publishers’ representative for Taylor Pub- lishing Company. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: Vincent Bailey has his own way of drawing layouts. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Andrea Cairns and Brad Allen look at Homecoming shots. In the background Gary Van Allen plugs away at the freshman section. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Mrs. Harry Wolinski. advisor, makes her comments about a proposed plan. SUMMER STAFF: Jil Garrett Elaine Lancaster 112 113 Library Aides, Like Robin Goodfellow Work Unseen Robin Goodfellow in folklore was an elf who worked for others and then disappeared. Library aides in the three instructional materials centers were prototypes of Robin. They dusted, rearranged shelves, kept chairs and tables in order. They shelved books, prepared films for being mailed back to the film library in Tifton, Georgia. And. after they became more familiar with the technical aspects of library work, they could sit on stools to check out books and col- lect fines. Just as Robin freed the poor shoemaker from drudgery, these aides made it possible for the head librarians to keep up with correspondence, to order books, and to help students with research. Mr. William Pompey presided over IMC I. which housed mate- rials relating to math and science. Mrs. Sandra Connell, supervising librarian, had her office in IMC II. And Mrs. Marie Brandon worked in IMC III, probably the busiest area, housing books deal- ing with literature, language, reli- gions. and man’s social back- grounds and history. Mrs. Betty Smith, library secre- tary. helped with orders, corre- spondence. and with bulletin boards, her specialty. ABOVE: LIBRARY AIDES: SEATED: Tracy Grudzien. Shirley Williams. Susan Fontaine. Sharon Thomas. Linda Vickers, Brenda Akins. STANDING: Nancy King. Dorothy Henderson. Charles Strickland. Deborah Smith. Mike Tumhn. Diane Cal- houn. Holly Pipkin. Steve Thomas. Eric Kachelhofer. (NOTE: Members of the sum- mer staff could not identify four of these aides. They invite readers to use four lines to fill in this information.) OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM: Mrs Marie Brandon chats with students who have stop- ped to check out books. 114 115 Student Council Coordinates Extracurricular Events While the Student Council formed a communication link with administrators, it served mainly as a coordinator of all extracurricular events. To learn how to perform their duties, officers attended the Georgia Association of Student Councils leadership school at Berry College in Rome. Georgia. Car washes and a skateathon helped the Council raise money for Homecoming events. Council members cooperated with other groups to prepare a Haunted House at Halloween: this project also brought in some cash. At Christmas, in keeping with tradition, the group held a drive to collect canned foods for needy families. And the Council plan- ned and presented the Christmas show. Major activities in the spring included sponsoring the faculty- student basketball game, attend- ing the GASC state convention at Rock Eagle, and holding elec- tions for next year's council. No one carries over: everyone must run each year for the positions open for each grade. On many mornings hc Student Council met in the Pit at seven-thirty for business. Therefore, the Pit was their logical choice for a club picture. FRONT ROW: Sherea Wcthcrington. Susan McDonald. Bret Allen. Veromse Wright. Susan Painter. MIDDLE ROW: Pam Tcnnillc. Amy Gunter. Julie Becton. Leslie Brown. Deb- bie Rose. .Chris Huss. Annie Boyd. Brenda Williams, Monica Houseal. Dante Jones. BACK ROW: Crawford Powell, Wendell Lewis. Bridgette Campbell. Jamie Dotson. Glen McDuffie. Ginger Metcalf. Mike Wallace. Ginny Smith. I Carolyn Gee, Roberto Binford, Sidney Bowdoin, Steve Shapiro. Jill Blackburn. Karen King, Ann Bassford. Marie Emery. TOP. RIGHT: Marchin’ Cats remind spectators — by means of their float — that music is the universal language. Band members supplying the music include Robert Marvell. Harrell Mann. Glenn Cowart. Jeff Kluball. Ralph Fcrrante. and Jim Blanton — all from Valdosta State College. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. LEFT: Sign on sophomore float proclaims Homecoming theme. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP. RIGHT: Council welcomes every- body. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. LEFT: Amy Gunter. Chris Huss. and Marie Emery sell pompoms to raise money for the Homecoming dance. OPPOSITE PAGE. MIDDLE. RIGHT: OFFICERS: Sherea Wetherington. trea- surer; Susan Painter, chaplain and parlia- mentarian; Bret Allen, president; Susan McDonald, vice-president; Veromse Wright, secretary. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Jill Blackburn helps run I.D. machine while students have cards made. 116 TOP. LEFT: Mrs. Sharron Gandy, who made class and club a unit, hands back a paper to Damta Lee in French class. TOP. RIGHT: Spanish receives emphasis on the float entered by the club in the Home- coming parade. Mrs. Pat Walden. Maytc Abella, and Filemon Lopez furnished authentic costumes like the sombrero, shawl, and guitar used by Jennifer Eng- lish. But the number 73 jersey belonged to sophomore Harvey Carter. In Spanish. French, and German classes their grades may have differed. But when they gath- ered for their club picture, they formed one unit of interest in all aspects of for- eign language study. FRONT: Phyllis Matchctt. FRONT ROW: Carl Brucker. Joe Dcnnelly. Joey Cason. Maurice Ham- ilton. Sharon Gorby. Lynn Davis. Frances Smith. Chrissy Mead. Debra Crawley. Brenda Roberts. Joyce Ferguson. Mary Wissert. Jimmy Rhinehart. Mrs. Pat Wal- den. TOP ROW: Danny Pressner. Ronald Baker. Mike Pressner. Curt Cochran. Drew Sandbach. Susan Mularski. Sherry Maples. Danita Lee. Robin Miller. Beth Anthony. Jennifer English. Howard Burch. John Price. Selena DuBose. Bar- bee Sandbach. Anguinett Myers. Mayte Abella. Mrs. Sharron Gandy. 18 Club Keeps School Aware Of Foreign Languages Signs kept the school aware of the active Foreign Language Club. In the fall members of this club practiced active verbs in Spanish. French, and German by composing vivid prophecies of doom for visiting football teams. While regular club meetings had a schedule — third period on the third Wednesday of each month — the club actually met every day after school in the area outside the lunchroom where there was room to unroll paper and splash paints. For Homecoming, the group went Spanish with a pinata motif. And throughout the year mem- bers kept all available wall space and tackboards filled with visual reminders of the language and cultures of different countries. To get an upfront view of one country. France, a number of stu- dents went with Mrs. Sharron Gandy on a week’s trip during the spring break in March. Later in the spring representa- tives of the club took part in the Agnes Scott Foreign Language Drama Contest in Atlanta. Curt Cochran placed third in the French group division for his role in Peierbono. 119 Cheerleaders Keep Young, Restless Image Some school activities change front year to year. Even football rules vary under directions from the high school athletic associa- tion. But one constant remains cheerleaders keep their young and restless image. Only their outward appearance, their uni- forms. change. These girls always stayed on the go. under the supervision of the cheerleader sponsor Barbara Barnes, selling spirit ribbons and buttons during homeroom, par- ticipating in the Homecoming parade, and leading fans in cheers during city-wide and school pep rallies. They also acted as official school hostesses by welcoming visiting squads during home 'games. Cheering and dancing to the beat of the band, these young ladies served as catalysts to release the young and restless feeling of students and fans. I OP: Senior Dee Dee Hack worth shows her spirit. RIGHT: 1977-78 cheerleaders I isa Harper. Pam Bennett. Jamie Dotson. Beth Belue. Cassandra Morris, l.aura George and Debbie Rambo on the bridge in Brookwood Park. 120 Hey You Wildcats! Somebody's Calling Your Name LEFT: Beth Belue cheers to Hey. You Wildcats’ during a city-wide pep rally. FAR LEFT. TOP: Cheerleader Captain Dee Dee Hackworth leads fans at a football game. FAR LEFT. MIDDLE: Co-captain Betty House shows her reaction to a Wild- cat touchdown. BOTTOM: “When it rains, it pours” the excitement, that is. Bad weather fails to dampen the spirits of cheer- leaders. Beth Belue. Debbie Rambo. Lisa Harper. Pam Bennett. Jamie Dotson. Dee- Dee Hackworth. Cassandra Morris, and Laura George huddle under raingear . . . ABOVE: Future Homemakers of Amer- ica Club pose for a group shot. SEATED: Charlotte Williams. Saprina Montgomery. Cathy Lawrence. Annette Sloan. Julie Anderson. Kadriye Johnson. Genise Green. Carolyn Berrian. Annette Brown. STANDING: Regina Carter. Brenda Norwood. Wanda Moore. Debbie Beard. Mrs. Sandra Davis. Miss Ossie Ash. BOT- TOM. RIGHT: Annette Johnson smiles before the state banquet begins. RIGHT: Mrs. Sandra Davis, second from left, and other VHS students wait for the meal to begin at the state banquet. Young ladies who joined the Future Homemakers of America Club did not realize how presti- gious their organization was until some of them went to the state convention in Atlanta. Even Mrs. Sandra Davis, who with Miss Ossie Ash sponsored the club, exclaimed, “You just don't know how big this club is until you go to one of these state meetings!” Before attending this conven- tion, several members of the club had gone to district meetings. Membership is open to any person enrolled in a home eco- nomics course or to anyone who has previously had such a course. In keeping with the club's pur- pose — to encourage service and leadership — members prepared and served food for several school and community parties. including Mr. Mims’s birthday celebration. While observing FHA Week in February, the club held a Mother-Daugher-or-Son Ban- quet. This affair was formal in service and attire. To be in the swing with all other school groups, members made spirit signs for football pep rallies and games. Future Homemakers' Trip To Atlanta Teaches Them Value Of Club 122 Basketball Cheerleaders Have Separate Tryouts Cheerleaders for the basketball teams were not chosen this year at the same time the football squad of cheerers was chosen. Instead, they were voted on by the boys and girls basketball teams during tryouts held just before the hoop season opened. Girls had to perform four cheers — three individual selec- tions and one group yell. Candi- dates with the ten highest scores became cheerleaders, and the one with the eleventh highest score earned the position of mascot. Even to be eligible for tryouts, they had to have 75 or better averages. During the season, the cheer- leaders performed at all home and out-of-town games. They traveled in a school owned van driven by Miss Eloise Terry. They also cheered at the Christ- mas tournament games. Miss Barbara Barnes, sponsor for the football cheerleaders, also led this group. Basketball cheerleaders elected to pose for their group picture in center court of the gym. right over the wildcat painted by Mrs. Patsy Smith. This year's squad consisted of Pam Bennett, Lynne Joiner, Amy Gunter, Jaime Dotson. Tammy Hampton, Kim Jarvis, and Laura George. PAMS Club Keeps Black Identity After football games, for exam- ple, they had victory dances. And they worked with the Jazzmen Club until the latter group more or less disbanded. Together the clubs had a party. This club made itself known to all students by preparing and hanging spirit signs before each game — football, basketball, baseball. At Homecoming they entered a car in the parade and chose Fele- cia Gibbs and Vera Campbell to be the attendants. Although Valdosta High School is integrated probably more than any school in large northern cities, the school admin- istrators realize that a need still exists to let students keep ethnic identity if they wish to do so in clubs. PAMS, a club for young ladies that existed on the segregated campus, has continued to be active at the new school. And most of their activities have fur- nished outlets for the energies of black students. Young ladies in this group bought and wore PAMS jerseys. Profits from the sale of the jerseys added to the funds raised in other ways. While the school as a whole had little news of all of these events, the PAMS held a baby contest, had cake and candy sales, and fell back on the stand- ard car wash method of raising money. Mrs. Sarah Jones acted as advi- sor for the group. FRONT ROW: Vanessa Williams. Jamie Dotson. Judy Grant. Betty House. Bridget Campbell. Cassandra Morris. SECOND ROW: Sharron Pugh. Anne Boyd. Pearlie Gatlin. Sharon Thomas. Jacqueline Law- rence. Olivia Jones. Veronise Wright. Aline Gosicr. Mrs. Jones. 124 Few Students Choose To Join SAGEHelp Teachers Are you going to join SAGE?” “Dunno. What's SAGE? Let's look at the handbook. ‘Student Association of Georgia Educators is made up of students who want to become teachers. As a club member each student is given an opportunity to work with teachers in the city school system. Through this contact with other teachers and students, SAGE believes that a member develops a better understanding of the work . . .’ “All right. Let’s give it a try.” This conversation may have been real. But fewer than twenty- five students responded and actu- ally joined the club. But the few who did join sup- ported the athletic teams and the teachers. They worked as volun- teer teacher helpers after school. And they continued the practice of designating a Teacher of the Month. During fall quarter SAGE members presented these awards at pep rallies so that all students would know which teachers received this honor. As a criterion for selecting the winners, members specified that they wanted to recognize teachers who totally exemplified what they hoped to become. LEFT: SAGE advisor Mrs. Wonnic LeFiles lis- tens to one of John Booth's tall tales at Mr. Mims's birthday party. ABOVE: SAGE officers pose in front of the trohy case on the right hand side of the school entrance; they are Malcolm Henry. Linda Kinchen. Sandra Johnson. Gwen Patterson. Carolyn Richardson. Vanessa Wil- liams and Charles Strickland. 125 Inspiration Training for learn competition involves more than drill on the execution of plays. Part of this preparation lakes place in a setting far from the athletic fields For this reason. Coach Rick Hyder emphasized character building through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Each Friday morning before early work-out. the thirty members gathered for a devotional meeting. With the spark of inspiration that arose from these meet- ings. members of the club were better able to meet the challenge of games. As fund-raising projects for the National Summer Conference, members sold football schedule calendars and cleaned the Industrial Park on Saturday mornings. For a community project, members visited elderly people in rest homes. Two Special Clubs Provide TOP: Fellowship of Christian Athletes poses for a group picture in the gym. BOTTOM ROW: Cass Burch. Mike Rose. Frank Beacham. Rob Register. David Reaves. Tim Gaskins. SECOND ROW: Doug McQuaig. Tim Dame. Doug Conway. Tony Blasetti. Danny Rickman. Mark Lambert. Dale Parker. Todd Crawford. THIRD ROW: Darrell Simmons. Billy Harvey. Eric Burch. Johnny Allen. John Lastinger. Scotl Griffin. Andy Chapman. Joe Sanders. FOURTH ROW: David Durham. Ray Lloyd. Darrell Swindle. Greg Turner. Barry Maer. Buck Belue. William Gaskins. Mike Cross. Keith Dye. FIFTH ROW. Bubba Skelton. Bubba Hardin. Danny Hunter. Jimmy Hartman. Henry Sanders. Bobby McCall. John Fedelrico. Robert Toal. ABOVE: VHS Wildcats and cheerleaders gather for a word of inspiration before a football game begins. RIGHT: Troy Thomas runs for a touchdown. 126 Recognition Strength, Honor For Athletes Like members of the Ke Club and the Beta Club. Varsity Lcttermen wore jerseys to identify themselves as members of this distinguished group. Unlike members of other clubs, however. Varsity Lcttermen used their jerseys not just for show but also for competition And although the Varsity Lcttermen basically comprised an honor group, with requirements for membership being the earning of a varsity letter in any sport, the onc-hundrcd-mcmbcr club proved to be an active group by practicing for games and participating in community activities. With money raised from the Has-Been Will-Be Game, they sent flowers and con- dolences to members of athletic families during sickness or death. I OP: Varsity Lcttermen p se for a group pic- ture in the gym BOTTOM ROW: ('ass Burch. Mike Rose. Tony Blasetti. Frank Bencham. John Branan. Rob Register. David Reaves. Willie Hankins. Curtis Wright. SFC- OND ROW: Alec Greene. Doug McQuaig. Doug Conway. Danny Rickman. Frank Council. Melvin Hunter. William B Bell. Kenny Washington. Allen Worthy. THIRD ROW: Darrell Sirmons. Billy Harvey. Bubba Hardin. Darrell Swindle. Johnny Alien. John Laslinger. Scott Griffin. Andv Chapman. Ernest King. Robert Baldwin. FOURTH ROW: David Durham. Ray Lloyd. Greg Turner. Mike Cross. Paul Yale. Robert Smith. Craig Simmons. I.ynn Roberts. FIFTH ROW: Bubba Skelton. lommy Clifton. Dannv Hunter. Jimmy Hartman. Henry San- ders. kodnev Gordon. Carl Ri e. John Bond. SIXTH ROW: Chad Wilson. Robert Lynch. Barry Maer. Buck Belue. Gary Guthrie. Wil- liam Gaskins. LEFT: Gary Guthrie watches a play from the sidelines. ABOVE: Quarter- back Buck Belue gets set for a close encounter with a Moultrie defender. 127 Spread h Jil Gar ret I Key Club Raises Money For SANDSPUR In days of old. gallant young men rode oul to help people in distress. This year the members of the Key Club epitomized knight errants when they came to the rescue of the SANDSPUR staff and went out to sell ads. Because these students had business and professional con- tacts. they were able to sell in two days between three and four thousand dollars worth of ads. many to businessess that had pre- viously turned down annual staff members. Funds raised in this way made it possible for the yearbook to pay most of the bill for the 1977 book. When the Key Club was not busy helping others, painting signs for pep rallies, or preparing their float for Homecoming, they took care of themselves. “The Key Club will meet tonight at Greg Harbin's house” was a frequent announcement in the mornings. And one of the things on the agenda at these meetings was planning for the annual beach trip. Mr. John Booth served as sponsor to this club, which func- tioned under the informal care of the local Kiwanis Clubs. I OP. RIGHT: Members of the Key Club: David White. Johnny Armstrong. Mark Mink. Daryll Sirmons. Oscar Aguero. Bubba Harden. Danny Hunni- cutt. Bill) Harvey. James Booth. Bebe Allen. Grctchcn Scruggs. Jamie Tootle. Frank Bird. Steve Hall. Gary Guthrie. John Booth. Buck Belue. Paul Hitchcock. Jim Elliot. Scott Griffin. Brantley Grubb. Ricky Holcombe. John Lastinger. John Bond. Mike Ruff. Rob Register. Mike Cross. Russ Scruggs. Sam Fletcher. Chris Daniels. Spencer Feix. David Curtis. War- ren Turner. Danny Jaramillo. Mike Sayre. Greg Harbin. Buck Blanton, and Andy Chapman. ABOVE: Eric Smith points the way to a world bounded by mutual inter- ests. Brantley Grubb. Paul Hitchcock. Buck Blanton, and Steve Hitchcock are the passengers on this Homecoming float. 128 OFFICERS President..................Jim Elliott Vice-President...........Greg Harbin Secretary-Treasurer .. .Oscar Aguero KEY CLUB ACTIVITIES Sold ads for SANDSPUR. over four thou- sand dollars worth with the help of SANDS- PUR staff. Participated in and gave to Jerry Lewis Mus- cular Dystrophy campaign for crippled chil- dren. Worked at Christmas with the Kiwanis Club to raise $7000 for the United Way by selling and delivering poinsettias. Made signs and participated in pep rallies at school. Entered a float in Homecoming parade. Planted willow trees on school campus and bottle brushes in flower beds. Sponsored and presented a formal dance during winter quarter. Went on the annual beach trip to Panama City. Florida, in May. Supported every Valdosta High function and publication, including all programs for every sport, by buying ads. Elected 1978-79 officers: President.........................Brother Bird Vice-President .............Warren Turner Secretary-Treasurer...............Spencer Feix Although this picture was taken in a social studies classroom, it is representa- tive of the savvy and firmness shown by Mr. John Booth when he gave direc- tions to the members of the Key Club, for which he was sponsor. VOTMerges With Future Business Leaders Club Instead of two clubs, Voca- tional Office Training and Future Business Leaders of America, the school merged the groups under the new leadership of Mr. Ken Eldridge. Any student who was already working or who planned to enter business or office work could join the club. At the meetings mem- bers gained insight into the vari- ous business fields and careers open to young people. Just talking about jobs helped give a better understanding of business. Mr. Eldridge helped office workers who enrolled in the course entitled Vocational Office Training get partime jobs for experience and pay. To encourage members to try to perfect their skills, the club as a national organization offers com- petitive events on the local, state, and national levels, with trophies and certificates going to first, sec- ond. and third place winners. Local club members competed in the local and state meets, plac- ing in four of seven contests at the local level and in one of four at the state level. In the spring the combined clubs had a breakfast at which speakers were Mayor Gil Harbin and Phil Spearman, state presi- dent of Future Business Leaders. 130 ABOVE: Steve Shapiro, local FBLA president, gives a pla- que to Mrs. Hilda Spurlock. RIGHT: Mayor Gil Harbin addresses the crowd at the FBLA breakfast. TOP. LEFT: Mrs. Carol Irwin hugs Steve Sha- piro. club president, when he hands her an award. TOP. RIGHT: Phil Spearman FBLA slate president, from Hincsvillc. Georgia, speaks to the group. MIDDLE: CLUB PICTURE. FRONT ROW: Sam Denegal. Michael Via. Steve Shapiro. Don Martin. Kathy Pelkington. Sandra Gordon. Karen Tyler. Peggi Perry. Jo Lynn Salter. Fran Cordova. SECOND ROW: Jeff Rolle, Karen Elrod. Cindy Priest. Nikki Tail. Gail Hayes. Bridgctte Dixon. Darlene Herndon. Suzanne Sharman. Lisa Tatum. THIRD ROW: Eric Kachelhofer. Linda Hinson. Teresa Wood. Teresa Johnson. Caroline Everitte. Michelle Gra- ham. Teresa Russell. Bobbi Dunham. Diane Stone. FOURTH ROW: Roney Jones. Paula Gombas. Ann Bassford. Susan Kroll. Tina Miller. Sherrie Brunson, Susan Smith. Wanda Morgan. Gwen Breeden. Greg Gandy. Karen James. Mack Seckinger. Judy Grant. FIFTH ROW: Chantil Parkos. Darlene Herndon. Lisa Weeks. Linda Moore. Betsy Vaughn. Cindy Bar- ganier. Jackie Johnson. Darlene Harris. Holly Pipkin. Pat Stringer. Patricia Norsworthy. Beth Anthony. Teresa Parrish. 131 Local DEC A Chapter Keeps High Visibility From the time the first window display gave the DE area a real- store image to the night of the employer-employee banquet in May. this group — Distributive Education Clubs of America — had high visibility. In February, after the selection of the boy and girl Students of the Year. Rex Taylor and Elisabeth Reddick, recipients of these hon- ors, went to Thomasville to appear on the Good Morning show telecast over Channel 6. Additional publicity came to the club when it won the Chapter of the Year Award at the state convention. While the club had no one competing on the national level at the convention in Washington. D.C.. it did send delegates. Behind the scenes the group sponsored several civic projects to give a Valentine Day party and to help needy families at Christ- mas. Beth Toth and Selena DuBois co-chaired the Valentine party at the Girls Club. Without making a big show of its Christmas project, members bought new toys, wrap- ped them, and delivered them. Perhaps the highest level of vis- ibility came when someone walked into a local store and a smiling young person asked. “May I help you?” One of those businesses could have been Val- dosta Greenhouses owned by Mr. Ben Stanaland. Sr. This year the club gave Mr. Stanaland an hon- orary life membership. ABOVE. BOTTOM ROW: Mr Norman Greene. Beth Toth. Elisabeth Reddick. Rex Tavlor. Alec Green. Zoe Exum. Charles Spurlock. SECOND ROW: Paul Zippcrcr. Wesley Ketchic. Bryan Cosey. Susan Mularski. Lynn Davis. Brenda Roberts. Donna Reid. Penny Cardin. Selina Dubose. Kareen Shaw. Donna Reed. Carl Brucker. Randy Reimers. THIRD ROW Mike Thompson. Ken- neth Eddings. Vincent Bailey. Jeff DcGange. Bobby Daher. Wayne Fugett. Ray Bonner. Linda Skipper. Laura Cul- breth. Belinda Guess. Lew Richardson. Rusty Rcdshaw. Greg Moore. Allen Ren- froe. Joey Ivansco. Phillip Fraiser. Steve Bragg. FOURTH ROW: Lisa Hughes. Scott Nichols. Leslie Mason. Pamela Hiers. Susan Fontaine. Zandy Reddick. Martha Teeters. Sheree Wetherington. Jimmy Folsom. Marty Martin. Jeff Her- rin. Scott Collins. Chuck Mayne. Tommy Belflower. Pam Bennett. Libby Stephen- son. TOP. LEFT: Rex Taylor. Alec Greene, and Liz Reddick pul finishing touches on a bulletin board promoting the philosophy and program of the school’s DEC A chapter. MIDDLE. LEFT: DE Students of the Year. Rex Taylor and Elisabeth Reddick, appear on the Good Morning show aired over Channel 6. WCTV. ABOVE: Second- year students Rex Taylor. Lisa Hughes. Liz Reddick. Belinda Guess. Wesley Wetherington. Larry Jones. Charles Spurlock, and Jeff Herrin wrap Christmas gifts that the club purchased for a needy family. LEFT: Sec- ond-year students work on their prize-winning free enterprise project. This year's project placed third in state competition. Lisa Hughes. Wesley Wetherington. Charles Spurlock, and Kareen Shaw help construct a window display showing this project. 33 Workers Join Special Clubs Anyone who doubted the pop- ularity of the industrial-voca- tional program would lose this scepticism by looking at the clubs formed for special interest groups in the Back-Diamond. Instead of one unwieldy club with two hundred or more mem- bers. students enrolled in work oriented classes could join any- one of these groups: the Indus- trial Arts Club with Mr. Isaiah Isom as advisor, the Graphic Arts Club led by Mr. Timothy Boll- man and Mr. William Harper, or VICA — Vocational Industrial Clubs of America — which served as an umbrella organiza- tion for DCT. Diversified Coop- erative Training. Mr. Levy Taylor worked with this large group. Young people enrolled in DCT had classes during the first four periods in diversified cooperative training. They left school at twelve-thirty to go to jobs at gas stations, garages, hospitals, nurs- ing homes, and at a number of industrial plants. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB INCLUDES: Dame Jones. Greg Garrett. Ronald Isom. Henry Johnson. Larry House. Clarence Jones, and Mr. Isaiah Isom. GRAPHIC ARTS CLUB INCLUDES: Brian Mullis. Dante Jones. Jackie Johnson. Cindy Bargamer, Mr. William Harbcr. Mike Hopkins. Charles Fluitt. Kenneth Ridley. Kerry Watts. Rusty Redshaw. Buck Blanton. Gloria Wright, and Mr. Timothy Boliman. 134 DCT CLUB INCLUDES: Livia Talum. Shclli Steidinger. Sandra Morris. Carolina Berrian. Betty House. Cynthia Hart. Darry l Irvin. Manor Folsom. Henry Robinson. Mr. Levy Taylor. Beth Tarleton. Charlene Strickland. Carol Wiseman. Shaun Steidinger. Wanda Hester. Lanette Gra- ham. Abner Smith. Phillip Fraiser. Susan Tum- son. Carolyn Gee. Greg Harbin. Karen Meeks. Dorothy Hart. Herman Graham. Louise Moses. Valencia Brown. Dale Ciaccio. Rufus Nelson. Kenneth Bell. Katherine Williams. Warren Turner. Terri Johnson. Ann Salter. Brian Rowe. Jan Brogdon. Gcrg Thompson. Bridgette Hamp- ton. Chris Yale, and Susan Sloan. 135 Drama Club Gives Outlet For Restless Energy Young and restless thespians found outlet for their energy in the Drama Club. In the fall, hopeful actors auditioned for roles in “Rid- ers to the Sect. After rehearsing, many time until late hours, the club presented this tragedy to a private audience and to judges in Region One-Act Play Competition held at Valdosta State College. After receiving good reviews, the club next decided to perform a com- edy. “Scrambled Errs, for an audi- ence in the little theater. TOP. RIGHT. SEATED: Denise Mitchell. Lynne Pulliam. Kathy Parker. Tracy Smith. Esther Levine. Dan Fury. STANDING: Eric Kachelhoffer. Toni Percel. Page Hood. Wanda Lawson. Lisa Lawson. I.anell Wall. Jeff Rolle. Suzanne Rouse. ABOVE: Freshman Lynne Pulliam takes a break during rehearsals. RIGHT: Club president Suzanne House rehearses for Riders to the Sea. ” Spread h Jay Cordova 136 Boosters Club Helps Chorus Get New Uniforms Members of the Chorus pre- sented a fresh appearance this year in their new costumes for performances. Young ladies wore long black skirts and gold blouses with long sleeves and ties. Young men's clothing also had the black and gold of school colors. They wore black trousers, gold short jackets, white shirts, and black bow ties. Another innovation for the chorus was the initiation of a boosters club composed of par- ents of the singers. This group raised the money to pay for the new uniforms. Mr. Herman Revels, chorus director, continued to demand discipline and excellence in per- formance. With only a wave of a finger he could send singers scur- rying quietly to their places and call for performance. Combined choirs and ensem- bles sang at the Christmas assem- bly; at other special school events, including the Valdosta Association of Educators May banquet: at a concert held in the Little Theater; and at a talent show. This show took place at Mathis City Auditorium. TOP. RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Richard Hitchcock. Shirley Terrell. Debra Tyler. Valerie Hart. Jennifer Sapp. Carla Collier. Irene Finmsee. Sandra Berrian. Pat Shef- field. SECOND ROW: Michele Duncan. Mary Homer. Diane Gibbs. Wilma Rose. Jackie Martin. Ellena Johnson. Gretta Davis. Jamie Dotson. Patricia Wilson. Wanda Rhym. Pam Mercer. Charlotte Johnson. Sharon Williams. Faith Baker. Eloise King. Renva Motes. THIRD ROW'. Angela Hand. Iristene Jackson. Wanda Thomas. Catherine Davis. Denise Hart. Brenda Berry. Cynthia Hart. Sylvia Robinson. Karen Battle. Angela Steward. Valerie Foster. Andora Robinson. Vera Dotson. Tammy Hampton. Elaine Spencer. Henrietta Bass. Wanda Rose. Jackie Dotson. Pearlie Gatlin. FOURTH ROW: Monica Gay. Regina Holmes, Carol House. Linda Stone. Myra Thomp- son. Lynette Council. Linda Kelly. Debra Williams. Gwen Smallwood. Patsy Revills. Rosalind Lewis. Bcrnetta Wil- liams. Nancy Robinson. Robin Golden. Abigail Way. Denise Sloan. Brenda Burns. FIFTH ROW: Dewayne Gibbs. Ethridge Seward. Randy Bass. Harldon Berrian. David Miller. Jearl Williams. Earl Williams. Keith Sweat. Jerome Hill. Jeffery Leggett. Steve Armstrong. Michael Thomas. Edgar Toolcy. Samuel Robin- son. Jesse Marshall. Timothy James. Ken- drick James. Jeffery Williams. SIXTH ROW; Alfred Smallwood. Michael Wil- liams. Carlton Johnson. Bernard Hender- son. Samuel Tucker. Ulysses McBurrough. Dale McBurrough. Calvin James. Jeffery Perry. Michael Battle. Charles Williams. Johnny Johnson. Henry Moore. Calvin Davis. Bernard Gamble. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Carol House and Abigail Way sing at the choir's talent and fashion show. Cadet Robert Reeves Explains Naval Corps by Robert J. Reeves NJROTC, Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, is a preparatory program spon- sored by the United States Navy and the Department of Defense. Its major purpose is to instill patriotism and leadership quali- ties into high school students, without being an everyday run- of-the-mill class. Cadets studied navigation, ship and aircraft types, missiles and rockets, and. of course, leadership and responsibility. They learned that cadets should be regarded as more responsible than most students by teachers and community because they belonged to this organiza- tion. They also went on numerous field trips, ranging from a tour on an aircraft carrier to a trip to Pan- ama City. Florida, and nearby research facilities. Extracurricular activities included being members of the Drill Team, the Color Guard, the Rifle Team, and or the Orienta- tion Team. In the Drill Team cadets learned military precision with Springfield rifles: in the Color Guard they learned respect for their country's flag: on the Rifle Team they trained to be mark- smen with small bore rifles: and on the Orientation Team they learned to run cross country with- out losing their bearings and to read maps. And they mixed courtesy with fun at their military ball held in the spring in the auditorium of W. G. Nunn School. Music was furnished by the United States Air Force Band. OPPOSITE PAGE. MIDDLE: UNIT PICTURE: Com- mander Sharp. Julie Harris. Bruce Shaw. Mike Morrell. How- ard Hughes. Robert Reeves. Gregory Hill, and Petty Officer Sam Wright. SECOND ROW: Wilson Dunaway. Clarence Jones. John Johnson. Ronald Isom. Steven Skinner. Thomas Montague. Jonathan Allen. James Green. Ronald Evans, Randy Wayt. Dewayne McKinney. Joey Bass. Willie Lawery. Tony Wilcox. Roy Hart. Margie Trapp, and Sharon Sirmans. THIRD ROW: Gordon Warren. Kelvin Tucker. Gerald Floyd, Leslie Brown. Arthur Uddyback. Curtis Ashburn. Tyrone Jack- son. Jimmy Bostock. Edward Carter. Jerry Williams. Beverly Copeland. Elaine Bell, and Louise Willis. FOURTH ROW: Ricky Bittinger. John Pendleton. Greg Dawson, Mike Reimers. John McElwain. Allen Roberts. Ted Fountain. Louis Gordon. Perry Johnson. William Glasler and Barbara Daniels. OPPO- SITE PAGE. BOTTOM Annqunette Myers. Jimmy Bostock. and Elaine Lancaster admire the cake made for the ball. TOP. LEFT: Commander Sharp and Officer Wnght pose with two Lowndes AFJROTC cadets. TOP. RIGHT: Cadets display naval models. FRONT ROW. KNEELING: John McElwain, Steven Skinner. John Pendleton. SECOND ROW: Gordon Warren, and Gerald Floyd. LEFT: Robert Meeks marches in a parade in Valdosta with the full color guard. 139 Sophomore Betas Help With Service Projects Sophomores with overall aver- ages of ninety or better and no grade lower than 85 received invi- tations to join the Beta Club. Along with juniors and seniors, these initiates worked with inten- sity to help the school and com- munity. They bought jerseys to wear at pep rallies in the fall and every week put up signs support- ing the football team. In the spring the club helped with the heart fund drive and sponsored a kite-flying contest. Early in the year the club started getting ready to go to the state convention in Atlanta in February. Members sold candy to raise money to help twenty Betas make the trip. At the traditional Beta Ban- quet and Beta Burger Bash .in May the club installed officers for the 1978-1979 year. TOP: Bela members put their language abilities to use for their Homecoming float. Jeff DeGange and Louie Flythc pro- vide locomotion. ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Elaine Pilcher. Jeff DeGange. Ann Crawley. David Curtis. Terri Nash. Mr. Mike Rogers. SECOND ROW: Mar- garet Aultman. Paula Gombas. Chrissy Mead. Frances Smith. Mike Rose. Leslie Brown. Debbie Rose. John Branan. David Durham. John Sylvester. THIRD ROW: Frank Paoletti. Buck Blanton. Diane Pao- letti. Tim Folsom. Lisa Feix. Lorrie Thomson. Michelle Floyd. Margie Moth- ershead. Jil Garrett. Martha Teeters. Curt Cochron. Karl Chiang. Rusty Overby. Mack Scckinger. Lisa W'eeks. TOP ROW: Randy Jeffrey. Laura Busch. Alice Bla- setti. Amy New. Sherea Wetherington. Anathasia Karathanasis. Tammy Cook. Robin Dinkins. Ellen Eancs. Elisabeth Reddick. Jim Elliott. Lisa Retterbush. Chris Daniels. Mark Mobley. David New. Tim Farley. RIGHT: Mr. Mike Rogers. Beta Club sponsor, typifies the total school involvement of this group when he speaks to students at a major pep rally. UO Math Club Justifies Its Existence Unlike some clubs that have diverse activities and broad pur- poses. the Math Club, in its first year at Valdosta High School, served as a practice program for mathematics tournaments. Although the traditional signs appeared during football season with the Math Club’s signature, the club really had for its basic purpose the bettering of the school’s math performance. And unlike other clubs that could not be certain of their success, this group knew it was a winner. Tournament Winners In early 1978 the club spon- sored the first math tournament in the school’s history. Composed of Richard Clayton, Rusty Overby. John Branan. and Karl Chiang, the local team placed first. Richard Clayton was named first-place individual winner. This same team entered the Middle Georgia Mathematics Tournament in Macon and came out victorious for the second con- secutive year. Clayton, Chiang, and Overby were first, second, and fourth respectively in indi- vidual competition. Next the team took the National Math test. And for the third consecutive year Richard Clayton placed first for the school. Rusty Overby placed sec- ond as he did last year, and Karl Chiang placed third. For the CESA Math Tourna- ment the team consisted of Rich- ard Clayton. Tim Farley, and Bill Elliott. In this tournament the Valdosta team placed first for the fourth consecutive year. Clayton was first in the comprehensive category, while Farley was first in Algebra II. Together Clayton and David Parker won the solutions race. In the final event, the State Mathematics Tournament held in Macon. Clayton. Overby, Bra- nan. and Chiang placed third in team competition. Clayton tied for first individual honors and received second place as a result of a tie-breaker. ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Michelle Floyd. Ann Crawley. Brenda Roberts. Karl Chiang. Dante Jones. TOP ROW: Mr. Mike Rogers, club sponsor: Rusty Overby: Jeff DeGange: John Branan: Vincent Bailey; Tim Farley. TOP: Mr. Rogers hands out medals on Honors Night. While Rusty Overby accepts his. Tim Farley. Mary Farley. Karl Chiang. and David Curtis wail. Ml Aides Help Administrators Counselors Secretaries Students who chose to he office aides received not only five hours credit for their work, but also an understanding of how a school system works. During any class period, aides were found running errands, typ- ing, answering the phone, and even sorting the mail. Students worked in offices to help not just the administration hut others who are essential to the smooth functioning of the school. They worked with the registrar and records clerk as well as the guidance counselors and finan- cial secretary. Sometimes aides appeared to he relaxing, hut that depended on where they worked. Aides in the front office distributed mail and called absentees daily. In the registrar's office aides were very busy during registration time. Getting information on perma- nent records and preparing tran- scripts kept the aides in the records clerk's office on their toes. TOP. RIGHT: FRONT ROW Becky Cagle. Wanda Hester. Anne Crawley. Buck Greene. Cathy Johnson. Pam Ben- nett. Gwen Elliott. Carolyn Gee. Lynn Joiner. Susan McDonald. Tern Metcalf. Rohm Atkins. SECOND ROW Caroline Everitte. Judy Grant. Kellie Strickland. Teresa Parrish. Terri Nash. Kelly Chilly. Donna Reed. Denise Parmalee. Kareen Shaw. Vanessa Williams. Melody Shep- herd. Brenda Akins. Derrith Nitschke. Beth Belue. Kelly Schroer. Spencer Feix. Mary Mathis. Roh Register. Lori Caudle. Debbie Rambo. Maggie Aguero. THIRD ROW: Lisa Stewart. Kathy Perkins. Jo Lynn Salter. Peggi Perry. Karen Meeks. Ellen Fanes. Mark Stecdley. FOt RTH ROW: Holly Pipkin. Cassandra Morris. Phyllis Sanders. Tim Dame. Mike Ruff. Jimmy Folsom. Tony Blasetti. Brantles Grubb. Doug McQuaig. Mike Rose. Steve Hall. FIFTH ROW: Manor Folsom. Roberto Binford. Mark Lamperi. John Miller. Lew Richardson. Budd Morris. BOTTOM. RIGHT: Mrs. Gil Wildes completes forms in the Guidance Office. 142 Marchin Cats Change Sound, Itinerary Even a winning tradition and a winning sound can get stale after a number of years. It was no won- der then that the Marchin Cats, under the direction of Mike Chapman and Eddie Jeffery for the first time, put some freshness in their program. At the fall pep rallies fans noticed a difference in the sound. Band members identified it as more low brass. And instead of going to St. Petersburg, Florida, or to New Orleans for competition, the band traveled first to Dalton. Georgia, in the fall. Individual sections won all superiors, but the band as a whole did not win. In the spring a tour band con- sisting of the Symphonic Band, the Stage Band, and the Swing Choir went to Washington. D.C. Their itinerary took them first to Falls Church, Virginia, where they performed “PDQ Bach, ' “The Washington Post March,” and “McArthur.” Also, the choir sang at this concert. Cold and rain failed to stop the band from giving a concert of marching tunes on the steps of the Capitol. While this trip was an innova- tion, the Marchin Cats did repeat the Southern Open Competition Show on Cleveland Field. TOP. RIGHT: Chartered bus advertises the name of the band as it wails for play- ers to load for the trip to Dalton. BOT- TOM. RIGHT: Robin Dinkins and Dan- iel Abel play at the pep rally. OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Pam Sutton struts with the Flag Corps. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP. RIGHT: Sharon Greene, featured twirler. goes through her routine. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM RIGHT: Bret Allen and Randy Jeffery blow away at the Lowndes game pep rally. 1 44 Marchin Cats Repeat As Southern Open Sponsors In spile of changes in leadership and sound, the Marchin Cats con- tinued many old traditions. The group's competitive spirit extended to playing host to the second annual Southern Open Band Competition on October 29 at Cleveland Field. Twenty one bands from Georgia and Florida took part in this extra- vaganza. This day-long invitational event featured bands divided into classes according to the size of their respec- tive schools. Each band was judged and given a point score and a rating by the panel of judges. After points were tallied, five top bands were selected. These five repeated their shows during the evening for final judging. This year's winner was the Largo Band of Gold from Key Largo. Flo- rida. Second place was taken by Nathan B. Forrest from Jackson- ville. Florida. Third, fourth, and fifth place went to Georgia schools with Hardaway, Tift County, and Sprayberry taking these slots. Valdosta's Marchin’ Cats enter- tained while the judges made their final decision. The closing Retreat Ceremony featured the Largo band and master of ceremonies Herb Melanie, who narrated “Our Flag Speaks. 146 ABOVE: Largo Band of Gold features the drum section during its performance at the Southern Open Band competition. Trophies to he presented later to the win- ning hands appear in the foreground. LEFT: Largo flag corp members present a high-kicking chorus line routine. 147 Schools derive their distinctive tones from the people who study, teach, and work within the physi- cal plants. Valdosta High School, with approximately forty-seven per- cent blacks and fifty-three per- cent whites, had a completely integrated character. And when administrators and teachers had to fill out forms bearing the term “other,” they had to count many Hispano- Americans. Orientals, and West- ern European nationals whose families had been transferred here for either air force or indus- try related occupations. More than one hundred and twenty administrators, teachers, and support personnel guided the learning of ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students. OPPOSITE PAGE: Every day mobs of students, all ages and classes, met in the narrow locker area to change books. RIGHT: Juniors, like Annie Joyce Wil- liams. Stephanie Sherman, and Michael Williams, took advantage of the music at pep rallies to practice new steps. I People Seniors Tea ch ers Fresh men Juni ors Large Staff Serves School Just as an ocean liner must have a large staff to care for the details that make it seem as if the ship is moving without effort, the super-sized school had to have a captain and numerous topdeck people. From his desk in the main administration area. Principal Lloyd Mims epitomized the skip- per of a liner. To help him. he had three vice-principals, a dean of girls, a registrar, a records clerk, a financial secretary who served as general factotum, and two recep- tionists. Four guidance counselors and three librarians also helped with administrative duties. TOP. RIGHT: Principal Lloyd Mims, in a rare moment of quiet, sits behind his exec- utive-style desk. ABOVE: Mrs. Virginia Wisenbakcr. senior guidance counselor, sends out progress reports. MIDDLE RIGHT: For some reason, probably a tardy. Kay Skipper has a session with Mr. Don Allison, vice-principal. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP ROW: Mrs. F.dwina Burgs- teiner. financial secretary, also handles correspondence for Mr. Mims. Mrs. Cath- erine Yale, registrar, frowns over a change in a schedule. MIDDLE ROW: Miss Reg- ina Hollinshead and Vice-Principal Bill Aldrich hold a conference about a student note. Miss Hollinshead is dean of girls. Lawanna Robinson talks with Ms. Lavern Torrence, junior guidance counselor. BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Edna Thomas, records clerk, looks at a transcript that has come in from another school. Mrs. Ralph Brandon, librarian, makes sure a film has not been rewound before mailing it back to the film library in Tifton. Georgia. Mr. Norman Britt, sophomore counselor, holds a telephone conference with a par- ent about a student’s work. Mrs. Sandra Connell, head librarian: Mr. William Pompey librarian; and Mr. Hal Barber, freshman counselor, had no pictures snap- ped. 150 Sarah Dean Adams Mary Price Arrington Ossie Ash Jerry Don Baker Barbara Ann Barnes Earle L. Blanton Bob Bolton Jesse Booth John Booth Kaye Brooks Marion Brooks Jennifer Brown Jan Burns Jim Burroughs Edward Cannington Lynn Coin Keith Cowne Sandra Davis Kelly Dees Joyce Edwards Kenneth Eldndge Sylvia Evans John T. Fisher Sharron Gandy J. Norman Greene Henry Grudzien Gwen Hall William R. Harper Brenda W. Hood Nick Hydcr 152 'ommon Interests rLarge Staff Shares Goals All the teachers seldom met except at faculty meetings. English teachers knew English teachers. Math teachers knew math teachers. Front-Diamond teachers had nod- ding acquaintances with one another. Back-Diamond teachers recognized one another by name and job. But probably no teacher knew everyone else on the large staff. But teachers did share a commu- nity of interests. From journalism to automotive classes, from individual advancement to calculus classes, they worked to fulfill four goals: the transmission of culture, the strength- ening of skills, the analysis of values, and the application of knowledge in research and in projects. LEFT: At Mr. Mims's birthday party, three English teachers Miss Connie Benson. Ms. Kathy Hill, and Ms Marilyn McKinney chat. Ms. Georgia Jenkins, cosmetology teacher, listens. Carol Irwin Istah Isom Marieh Johnson Sandy Johnson Edward Jones Sarah Jones Margaret Jordan Jim Landrum Edwana LeFiles Bonnie W. Loyless Lindsey Mason Melanie Muggridge Nancy Pearson Elaine Pilcher Jerry Pilcher 153 Duane Pitts Lee Pulliam Lounellc Robinson Mike Rogers Jack Rudolph Mary Ann Saliba Walter Salter Wayne Sapp Walter Sharp Kathleen Sheeley Martha Smart Patsy Smith Hilda Spurlock Martha Sutton Charles Tarpley Jeanne Tarpley Billy Taylor Levy Taylor Mary Jane Taylor James Taw Duke's Pin lit • 154 Audio-Visual Specialist Helps All Teachers Audio-media furnished one of the major forms of instructional material available for teachers in all areas of the school. Films came from the state film library in Tifton. Georgia. Teach- ers could then notify Mr. Ralph Guarino about the time they wished to see certain films. If these materials had to be returned before the desired showing date. Mr. Guarino could put them on tape. He could then show the films or the taped version on the television sets suspended from the ceilings throughout the differ- ent areas. Sometimes teachers preferred to take groups of students to the Little Theater or to the audio-vis- ual room. Mr. Guarino also prepared a series of audio-taped interviews with teachers. These talk shows were shown on a local station to let the community see and hear teachers. And with or without Mr. Guar- ino's help, teachers used tapes, records, filmstrips, and transpar- encies. LEFT: Mr. Ralph Guarino adjusts sets in the audio-visual room. Eloise Terry Josie Thomas Patricia Walden Freddie Waters Roberta Wethenngton Peggy Wilkes v Elizabeth Wilkins Mildred Wisenbaker Mabel Wolinski DeWitt Wright Debra Wright 155 Seniors Say:'This Is What We Did In Our Year' Seniors did not wear T-shirts bearing the insignia of their class. But they made themselves noticed by the way they walked with assurance and by their more mature manners in classes. If anyone had asked them what they did and what made their sen- ior year different from any other, they could have answered. Well, for one thing, we didn’t have a senior day program. We did get a day off. but we couldn’t have any doings before we left for picnicking, swimming, skiing, or sleeping. And we didn't get a chance to announce our choice of the person we voted to dedicate the yearbook to. We chose Mr. Herman Revels. Like all senior classes before us. we made spirit signs for foot- ball games. We received the spirit stick so many times that the Stu- dent Council might as well have given it to us permanently. We worked on a Homecom- ing float with the theme Mum- mify Patriots Senior girls entered the Miss Valdosta High School pageant. Mayte Abella won. Other seniors helped juniors decorate for the pageant and for the Junior-Senior dance. “We were always aware that graduation was coming up. Some of us visited different colleges to try to decide which was best for us. At school we attended discus- sion sessions with college and armed forces recruiters. We ordered caps and gowns, graduation invitations, and mem- ory books. And we kept watching the board to be sure our names were still on the lists of graduates, either for March or June. And to get ready for gradua- tion we took all the necessary classes, crowding them into four periods so we could take advan- tage of the privilege of leaving at twelve-twenty each day. President — Greg Harbin Vice-President — Darryl Irvin Secretary — Lisa Feix 156 Treasurer — Judy Grant Maylc Abella Tom Adkins Oscar Aguero Brenda Akins Bret Allen Beth Anthony Melissa Archer Valerie Baker Robert Baldwin Cindy Bargaineer Jay Bartholomew Cindy Bayless Buck Belue Pam Bennett Carolyn Bcrrian Buck Blanton Roger Blanton Alice Blasetti Annie Boyd Tim Bridges 157 Spread by Bret A Hen Jan Brogdon Franklin Brown Linda Brown Sherrie Brunson Debbie Buchheit Jacqueline Burgman Dale Ciaccio Andrea Cairns Sen iors Prom o te Frien dsh ips- — In Tangible Acts Of Kindness After being crowned Miss Valdosta High School, senior Mcyte Abella embraces another senior. Pam Bennett, a runner-up. 158 Mark Powell loves baseball, pepperoni pizza, and girls, nol necessarily in that order. His ath- letic ability shows through as a shortstop, and he has proven to be one of the best in region I- AAA. Fishing and hunting take up his spare time. As far as girls go. Mark says. “I go fishin for them, and they come huntin' for me! Mark does not single out any particular celebrity to admire because “I have so many. He has found Coach John Booth to be his “most inspired teacher. His future is undecided, but he plans to study history. Bridgetle Campbell Ann Carmichael Kellie Chilly Greg Colson Melinda Condrey Lynn Connell Doug Conway Steven Conner Mike Cross David Curtis Chris Daniels Lynn Davis 159 Spread h Brel Allen BRET ALLEN — To his leath- ers at Valdosta High School, he was that nice, dependable young man with typical Southern man- ners. To his friends, he was a mem- ber of the Marchin' Cats. In fact, he tried out for the position of drum major for his senior year — but did not win. He got some compensation, however, when he. not Skip Butenschon. donned the plumes and led the Cats at the Has-Been Will-Be halftime show. To his family, he is “a pretty nice brother and a fine, consid- erate son. To his employer. Turner Furni- ture Company, he is an asset to the sales staff because he is quite artistic and knowledgeable about styles. To his playtime friends, he is a person who likes to ski and swim and scuba dive. In fact. Bret is an accredited diver. Pam Davis Jeff DeGange Sylvia DeLoach Stcse DeVane Marc Dickman Robin Dinkins Bridgetle Dixon Michelle Duncan David Durham Ellen Lanes Ken ns Lddings Jim Elliot 160 Wayne Ellison Jon Emery Lucinda Eason Lisa Feix Debbie Fields Charles Fluitl Manor Folsom Tim Folsom GUESS W HO? She is the type of girl who likes everything from African art to almost any kind of food. She likes everything, but she loves to play the piano. At school she is active in clubs, including FBL.A. VOT. and PAMS, of which she is treasurer. Somehow she also found time to act as treasurer of her sopho- more class and as secretary dur- ing her junior and senior years. This Valdosta-born girl plans to attend college in Massachu- setts. where she is going to study business administration. Meanwhile she enjoys playing baseball and basketball just for fun with her friends. GUESS WHO? She has been a student at Val- dosta High for tw’o years. She enjoys soccer, guys, and Burt Reynolds. Naturally, her favorite movie is Smokev and the Bandit. Neil Diamond places among her favorite singers. As an outdoors girl, she loves mountain climbing, camping, and skiing. Much of her spare time is spent training and preparing her filly. Mr. Chips, for horse shows. She hopes to capitalize on her interest in animals and in science by studying for a career in veteri- nary medicine. If these clues do not reveal her identity, think of long, dark blonde hair that she tosses when she talks. GUESS WHO? Guys! Thick-n-chewy pizza loaded with every thing. These are my favorite things.” The girl who claims these inter- ests moved here in the sixth grade. She plays the violin, but she loves art. which she considers a personal or social statement, not something aloof or strange. In fact, she vows that she hates people who think of art. whether visual or performing, as a waste of time. She also dislikes expres- sions of racism, discrimination, and advice that has not been asked for. On the positive side, she con- fesses that she likes to run. to walk in the country, to be with friends, eat. talk, and always to paint. She is not particular about media. She works with oils, acryl- ics. and water colors. 161 Susan Fontaine Jil Garrett Felccia Gibbs Paula Gombas Sharon Gorbv Lynette Graham Johnny Graham Faye Green Sharon Greene Roger Grover Brantley Grubb Belinda Guess Andrea Cairns shared her acting talent when students went to the Lit- tle Theater to see the drama classes production of Synge's Riders to the Sea. Andrea played the role of the tragic mother who lost all of her sons to the fury of the sea. 162 Seniors Share Their Talents Dec Dec Hackworth Lisa Hagan Angela Hall Steve Hall Susan Hamilton Patty Hampton Greg Harbin Lisa Harper Jimmy Hartman Wanda Harvey Gayle Hayes Jeff Herrin Wanda Hester Tim Holland Mike Hopkins Betty House Jerald Howard Howard Hughes Danny Hunter Joey I vansco 163 Painting, printing T-shirts, always creating — senior art student LAURA FARLEY has a serious attitude about her work. To Laura, art does not waste time, nor make a person different; “The arts, visual or per- forming. are a form of communication, expressing an idea or making a social state- ment to society. she quotes. At times. Laura likes to get away by herself to paint. For a refuge she uses the Pigeon Loft, located in downtown Valdosta. This second- story of a dilapedated old building serves as a studio for Laura and other local artists. After attending college and studying art. Laura plans a career in art. BUCK BF.LUE enjoys pizza, hamburgers, and all types of sports. He also likes women, especially the “good lookin' ones with good personalities.” Buck, throughout high school, has been active in Key Club and is on the OUTLOOK staff. He says he likes all of his subjects and has had some favorite teachers. When asked what he will remember most about his high school years, he said. “1 guess I'll remember my friends and the many friend- ships made.” Yvonne Jackson Karen James Danny Jaramillo Rands Jeffrey Jackie Johnson Kenneth Johnson Linda Johnson Teresa Johnson Eric Kachelhoffer Russ Keener Sherry Kells Karen King Nancy King Linda Klein Lee Lancaster Phyllis Lewis 164 Seniors Release Restless Energies By Using Talents Debbie Long Susan McDonald Barbara McQueen Donna Maner Robert Lynch Mac McQuaig Barry Mair Don Martin ABOVE: Quarterback Buck Belue decides to run in the state championship game against Clarke Central of Athens. Without bragging. Buck says of his athletic talent. “It s just what I can do. 165 Football Gives Some Seniors Satisfaction Marly Martin Christina Mead Karen Meeks Candace Milam Tina Miller Alice Mitchell Linda Moore Michael Morrell Cynthia Morris Sandra Morrison Susan Mularski Brian Mullis Terri Nash Amy New David Noble Patricia Norsworthy Susan Painter John Padgett Diane Paoletti Kathy Parker Dems« Parmelee Teresa Parrish Kathy Pelkington Kathy Perkins Peggi Perry Jimmy Pitts Mark Powell Lisa Price Karen Powers Sharon Pugh Elisabeth Reddick Billy Redfield At the bottom, left, in this shot of dead action. Robert Baldwin sprawls beside a Cordele players. Nobody else can recognize Robert. But he vows that he is. indeed, the low man on this totem pole. Robert Baldwin “dislikes nothin’ much,” but he loves trans ams and butter pecan ice-cream. As a Valdostan for four years, Robert has definitely made himself known at Valdosta High. Robert, with jersey number 37, has helped to carry the Wildcats to region 1-AAA and state playoffs. He enjoys fishing — when he can — going to dances, and attending movies. He also enjoys being with his friends. 167 Kristin Redish Donna Reed Danny Rickman Kenneth Ridley Gwendolyn Robinson Anne Salter Jo Lynn Salter Henry Sanders David White, a senior slugger for the Valdosta Wild- cats. eats, sleeps, and dreams baseball. Ron Cey ranks among his favorite players. His favorite team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. David was born in Hahira. but has lived in Valdosta most of his life. In addition to baseball. Key Club keeps him busy at school. He says he would like to travel and would especially like to go to Canada. David plans to continue playing baseball, but is undecided about his specific plans. 168 Senior Accepts Bid From Pros; Boo Boo White Joins White Sox Theresa Schwartz Russ Scruggs Suzanne Sharman Kareen Shaw Cas Shearin Mary Shepherd Keith Sherman Bernice Shiver Linda Skipper Cindy Sloan Debra Smith Frances Smith Christine Soileau Charles Spurlock Shelli Steidingcr Monti Stephens Janine Stevens Doris Stewart Diane Stone Ron Stouffer 169 Seniors Like Dancing, Motorcycle Riding, Eating Cynthia Stovall Sharon Straughter Sydney Stuart David Swindle Livia Tatum Sharon Thomas Gary Guthrie, a native-born Valdostan. especially enjoys sports, girls, and riding motorcycles. Though he loves all types of food, chicken 'n dumplin's and lasagna are two of his favorites. Throughout high school. Gary has been active in the Key Club and the Y-Club. He also takes great pride in his position as offensive tackle for the 'Cats. Gary, wearingjersey number 78. spent most of the game time on the ground and. therefore, was rarely photographed in action. When asked how he felt about graduating, he said. I will always remember my high school years. 170 Monti Stephens likes to eat fattening stuff mostly such as pizza and steak. She hates meat loaf. Monti's friends are those who are outgoing and easy to get to know, mostly the ones who aren't afraid to he friends. Monti likes to dance. She has stud- ied ballet and tap dancing for years. At the First Baptist Church she per- forms in the handbell choir. At school she enjoys being in the Marchin' Cats and being a cheer- leader. Her other major school activ- ity was being on the OUTLOOK staff for two years. Monti says the things she will remember most about high school are the many band trips, football games, and pep rallies, like the Homecoming rally during which the picture above was taken. Mike Thompson Jamie Tootle Greg Turner 171 Debra I ler Karen Tyler Jim Vaughn Michael Via Mike Wallace Terri Wallace 172 is a grandmotherly looking bandana worn with bis football jersey ABOVE: Fans and students get behind the Cats and cheer them on to victory. OPPOSITE PAGE: Robert Baldwin's Homecoming costume Seniors Anticipate Being Alumni At the completion of graduation exercises, seniors jubilantly hug and con- I class in tossing their hats and programs and offering words of best wishes gratulate each other. Honor graduates on the front row lead the rest of the | for each other.________________________________________________________ r i Nancy Warner Julie Warwick Kenny Watts Terry Wetherington Wesley Wetherington Julie Whitfield 174 Lawrence Lowe, A '77 Graduate Who Now Attends Georgia Tech, Returns To Speak At Pep Rally. 175 Debra Williams Linda Williams Vanessa Williams Mary Louise Wissert Diana Wolfe Renay Wright TOP. LEFT: Mr. Ben Belue walks with son. Buck, as he leaves the field after the Valdosta. Warner Robins game. TOP. CENTER: Even an injured hand can’t keep senior Lisa Harper from leading the students in a Wildcat cheer. Vera Dotson. Miss Spirit, helps Lisa out from the back row. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Students listen to a social studies lecture with varying degrees of attentiveness. They are Terry Wcthcrington. Lanette Graham. Lisa Feix. Jan Folsom. Susan Fontaine. 176 Sports, Homecoming Dances, And Classes — Seniors Do It All. Ann Salter. Kath Perkins, and Donna Blake OPPOSITE PAGE. RIGHT: Sen- ior Betty House and her dale. Tony King, pose for photographer Mr. Bill Duke at the Homecoming dance before going in to hear the band. ABOVE: Sherri Kelley dresses for Homecoming activities with a clown face and a hat. 177 Juniors Take Pride In Their Brain Trust Some classes leave their mark on a school so that years later teachers and alumni reminisce about the time when . . . Juniors left a memorable year because they had a brain trust composed of twelve young people who won in every academic area. While all juniors felt pride in their super-achievers, most of JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Spencer Feix President Daniel Abel Vice-President Scott Griffin Treasurer Diane Williams, Secretary them plugged along in classes such as Writing About Literature. Modern American Literature, Writing Research Paper. Effec- tive Communication, and United States History. Many of them tried their skills in courses offered in the Back- Diamond. Because they had grown in height and girth, a number of them went out for varsity teams for the first time. Others just kept the slots they had earned as soph- omores. And like all juniors before them, they staged the Miss Val- dosta High School Beauty Pag- eant to raise money for the Jun- ior-Senior Dance in May. During ihc summer, junior class officers Spencer Feix. Scolt Grif- fin. and Daniel Abel finally remembered to go by Mr. Duke’s studio to have a picture made. Diane Williams, secretary, failed to show. 178 Daniel Abel Bcbc Allen Fred Armentrout Robin Atkins Latrecia Barden Henriettas Bass Karen Bauer Frank Beacham John Bclflower Curtisene Bellamy Debbie Bennett Gretchen Bennett Frank Bird Jill Blackburn Kay Bonner John Branan Sandra Bridges Cindy Brown Laura Busch Dorothy Campbell Penny Cardin Mary Ann Carnes Patricia Carter Joseph Cason Andy Chapman Karl Chiang Rodney Childrcc Richard Clayton Sherec Clayton Curtis Cochran 179 Spread by Sheree Brunson. Kareen Shaw — Juniors Give Thought To Elections Cindy Cohen Wade Connell Frances Cordova Peter Cowart Ann Crawley I-aura Culhreth Patricia Dailey Timothy Dame Jay Davis Nancy DeCarlo Joseph Denly Tamerla Dixon Lawton Dorminey Selena Dubose Ouida Duke Zoe Exum Spencer Feix Sam Fletcher Susan Fletcher Debra Flowers Michele Floyd Yvonne Folsom Melinda Foskey Valerie Foster Wayne Fugett Debra Furlong Deon Fussell Brian Futch Kenneth Gallagher Cheryl Garrett 180 — Spread by Sherri Brunson. Kareen Shaw David Pulliam Photo LEFT: Jill Blackburn. Scot I Griffin. ami Martha Webb discuss their choices for class officers before junior class elections, while senior Lisa Price l H ks on. William Gaskins Carolyn Gee Greg Gerlock Terri Gibson Greg Godwin Cindy Goff Rodney Gordon Kathy Graham Jennifer Gregory Michael Grubb Elaine Hall Linda Hall Kim Harris William Harvey Janet Hassey 181 Spread by Karen Shaw. Sherri Brunson — Junior Rusty Overby Wins. . . Wins On Honors Night. Rusty Overby had a bet with from Mrs. Slade McCranie. his pnze for the best his friendly foe Karl Chiang about the number of Alice Bingle Essay, awards he would win. Here he receives a check Norwyn Jane Hay Vicki Hendricks Robin Hendrix Carol Hickman Pam Hiers Linda Hinson Cindy Hodgins Karen Hogan Vikki Howe Penny Hunter Elizabeth Johnson Leann Johnson Thomas Johnson Diane Jones Susan Kroll 182 Mark Lampert John Lastingcr Danila Lee Craig Loflin Larry Marosit Phylli'� Matched Mary Mathis V'lki May Glenn McDuffie Jim McKinney Doug McQuaig Tcri Metcalf Dawn Miller Rohm Miller Tina Miller Debbie Mink Misty Mock Kathy Moore Greg Mix re Susan Moore Sandy Morgan Wanda Morgan Cynthia Morrison Sandra Morrison Tamara Morrison Margie Mothershead Anquenette Myers Becky New Scott Nichols Derrith Nitschke 183 Juniors Keep Beauty Pageant Tradition Lisa O’Neal Rusty Overby Lester Parker Larry Parslow Blake Pearce Katherine Pease Maggie Powell Joseph Powers Michael Pressner Cindy Priest David Pulliam Donna Reid Bobby Rinehart Susan Rinehart Brenda Roberts Wilma Rose Drew Sandbach Kenneth Scheunng Rick Shepherd Rhonda Simmons Thomas Simpson Vera Sirmans Bobby Skelton Christine Smith Ginny Smith Jennifer Smith Nan Smith Susan Smith Wayne Smith William Southall 184 Elaine Spencer Steven Staletta Juniors Carolyn Gee and Bebe Allen join Mayte Abella in a lineup of semi-finalists in the Miss Valdosta High School contest. Sherry Stephens Libbi Stephenson Lisa Stewart Linda Stone Cole Sullivan Pam Sutton Nicola Tait Beth Tarleton 185 Juniors Look To Future Not Backwards To Fifties Lisa Tatum Martha Teeters Rick Terry Sandy Thompson Lome Thomson Bennett Threlkcld Sandra Townsend Susan Tumson Warren Turner Martha Webb Tag Welch Andy Weldon Sherea Wetherington Renee Whitehead Barbara Whitehurst Andy Wildes Annie Williams Diane Williams Teresa Woods Gloria Wright Veronise Wright Tina Wynn Chris Yale Lori Yales Bubba Hardin 186 Special Times Light Up Junior Year TOP. LEFT: Thai old black magic of eye- to-eye contact makes the Junior-Senior dance a special time for Scott Griffin and Bebe Allen. TOP. RIGHT: Sherrie Ste- phens rests under an improvised shelter until her special time, a halftime perform- ance at a football game. LEFT: For all of the juniors the Homecoming parade was special, for the judges, who evidently liked their tulips and windmill, awarded them top place in the competition. 187 Sophomores Take Criterion Reference Tests Explorers lead the way to achievements. And in a way the sophomores Ihis year became explorers when they took the state-sponsored Criterion Refer- ence Test. This test instrument differed from some standardized ones in that it was prepared by a commit- tee of Georgia teachers with Georgia students in mind. Within six weeks after they took the test, sophomores had the results. For the school as a whole, the scores pleased the administra- tors and teachers. Some students moaned. Others. like those in Mrs. Harry Wolinski's first period Taking Tests class, had reason to feel proud. Before this testing time, sopho- mores shifted to the south side of the gym for pep rallies, tried to outyell freshmen, elected class officers, worked on a float for Homecoming, and earned money by selling suckers. When the year ended they could feel pride in their scores on the CRT and in the fact that they had entered several bright people in math tournaments. Sophomore Class Officers: Amy Gunter; President Vera Dotson, Vice-Presiden t Lisa Holland, Treasurer Marilyn Williams, Secretary ABOVE: Amy Gunter and Lisa Holland pose for a class officers shot. Keith Adams Daniel Adkins VI aggie Aguero Jonathan Allen Tracy Allen Brian Anderson Robert Anderson Charles Askew Tannis Askew Margaret Auitman Barton Baggett Dina Bajalia Faith Baker Jacqueline Baker l.avoris Baker Ronald Baker Rex Baldwin Belinda Barden Jackson Barnard Cagus Barron Joseph Bass Randolph Bass Deborah Beard Daniel Bee ton Julie Becton Harvey Bee Gregors Bell Beth Belue Sabrina Benefield Rene Bernard 189 Spread b Pehhi he Ids Sophomores Take Their Share Beverly Berrian Carolyn Berrian Jacqueline Berrian Sharon Berrian Brenda Berry David Berry hill Nancy Bivins Troy Black Gwen Blanchard Antonio Blasetti Max Blocker Cynthia Blow Darcy Blow John Bond Beth Bonner Darrell Bonner Jeff Bonner Bart Bosch Jimmy Bostock Joey Bramlett Chris Brookhouser David Broomberg Billy Brown David Brown Garland Brown Leslie Brown Sharion Brown Vivian Brown Jeff Bruhl Nina Bryant 190 Of Academic Awards, Fred Buescher Pam Bumgarner Brenda Bums Clayton Butts Belinda Caddell Lynn Callahan Anna Campbell Guy Canaday George Capers John Carroll Anita Carter Edward Carter John Carter Lois Caudle Francetta Ceasar Nathaniel Ceasar Brett Clark Janis Clary Shawn Coffey Constance Coleman Sophomore Tim Farley, left, lakes his place with case beside Karl Chiang and Richard Clayton, both juniors, when Mr. Mike Rogers, math department chairman, presents awards to outstanding math stu- dents. 191 Carla Collier Theresa Connell Tommy Connell Brenda Cooper Sherry Cooper Carriett Copeland Maricr Copeland Tammy Coppedgc Sherri Council Tracy Cox On a spring day when a breakdown in the air-conditioning forces classes to open out- side doors, sophomores in Taking Tests 023115 ignore the heat and pay attention to a chalkboard lecture. FRONT ROW: Gwen Elliott. Renee Dowdy, and Carolyn Drouil- lard MIDDLE ROW Mars Culliphcr. Pam Bumgarner. Nanccc Gilbert. Louis Bernard. Mike McLeod. David Parker. BACK ROW: Mark Johnson. Lynn Marie Hinton. Traces Grudzien. John Carter. Mahala Kent. Anneen Lynch, and Esther Levine. Mary Cullipher Jack Cumbus Tanya Cunningham Lisa Currie Scott Daniel Greg Daniels Calvin Davis Wanda Davis Denise Day Ashley DeLoach 192 Spread by Debbie Fields Study, Like Play, Makes Sophomores Work Up Sweat Gary Dcncgall Angie DeVane Robert Dinkins Hal Dixon Renee Dowdy Carolyn Drouillard Jagneatt Dubose Ernest Duncan Bobbi Dun man Scott Dunn Kenneth Eady Sharon Eckrotc Jackie Elkins Gwen Elliott Mark Ellis LEFT: With hair plastered down by perspiration, sophomore Mark Kinchen takes a breather after the halftime show. Karen Elrod Marie Emery Mike Enfinger TheinJore Evans 193 Sheryl Faircloih Tim Farley Alexander Fleming Pam Flowers Bobby Floyd Melody Flint Louie Fly the Lonnie Folsom Bryan Foster Ted Fountain Missy Frassrand Jeffery Frazier Ronald Fulton Daniel Furey Chris Gaither Bernard Gamble Dorse Garland Greg Garrett Anthony Gaskins Michael Gault Laura George Kiana Gibson Nancee Gilbert Teresa Gilbert William Glaster Bill Glock James Goff Robin Golden Bernand Gordon Lewis Gordon Sophomores Go______ Where Good Times Roll 194 Jcrusha Graham Gcmsc Green Geno Green Theresa Green Suzanne Greiner Bryan Griffin Odell Griffin Amy Gunter Daniel Hall Darlene Hall Robert Hall Maurice Hamilton Ivory Hampton Randall Hampton Terry Hampton Sophomore Darrell May and date Cathy Willis pose for Homecoming dance picture. Angela Hand Willie Hankins Tina Harmon Beverly Harrell Percy Harris Stephen Harris — Spread by Debbie Fields — 195 Tim Harris Albert Hart Bill Hart Cynthia Hart Denise Hart Valeric Hart Vlelissa Marvell Lloyd Harvey Candance Hatcher Amy Hazel Dorothy Henderson Michael Hill Beth Belue, varsity cheerleader, relaxes during halftime show. Lynn Hinton Paul Hitchcock Jimmy Hodge Lisa Holland Kenny Hope Angie Hopkins 196 All Teams Get Sophomore Support Bobby Home Schora Howell Carol Huling Marie Hundley Susan Hunnicutt Chris Huss Ed Hutchinson William Irby Jerry Isom Ronald Isom Alfred James Mary James Yolanda James Kenneth Jamieson Kim Jarvis Missy Jarvis Cheryl Jenkins Alphonso Johnson Carlton Johnson Carrolyn Johnson Charlene Johnson Elaine Johnson Jennifer Johnson Mark Johnson Terry Johnson Curtis Kelley Alphonso Kelly Joyce King Samuel King Theresa King John Lampert Ross Langenbach Paine Laning Cathy Lawrence Lisa Lawson Janie Leonard Esther Levine Johnny Lewis Sharon Lewis Mary Lockhart Karen Loftin David Long Jerome Loving Nancy Lucas 198 Anncen Lynch Kevin Mallow Sherie Maples Jeff Marrs Alise Marlin Carrie Martin Charlie Martin Jacquelyn Martin Dorothy Matchctt Darrell May David Mayer Ouida Mays Mark McAllister Bobby McCall Buddy McDonald Lora McDougal Jan McGuyrt Tony McKinney Rhonda McNeal Allen Meeks Bob Meeks Yolanda Merritt David Miller Lisa Miller Sandra Miller John Mitchell Mark Mobley Leisha Montgomery Beth Moore Cheryl Moore Darlene Moore Lynn Moore Robin Moore Sandra Moore Vernon Moore Wanda Moore Karen Morgan Dewey Morris Tammy Morris Carol Muye 199 Spread by Debbie Fields Lisa Murchison David New Wyatt New Sherry Newton John Nieves Ben Norton Brenda Norwood David Oliver Denise Padgett David Parker Chantil Parkcs Karla Parrick Bill Passmore Jennifer Pate Ella Patrick Emma Patrick Shirley Patrick Ronald Patterson Jan Pendleton Paula Perdue Derek Pickup James Pitts K a they Poole Daniel Pressncr Kathy Ragan Debbie Ram bo Patti Reed Sheri Redish Joey Rcdshaw James Register Allen Renfroe Lome Reynolds Debra Rhoden Tammy Rickman Rene Ridley Lena Riser Matthew Riser Sylvia Roberson Johnny Roberts Andora Robinson Doug Robinson Gregory Robinson Kevin Robinson Nancy Robinson Michael Rudv Mike Ruff Lance Russell Jeff Salter 200 Athletic Honors Come To Sophomores Shirley Samas Nancy Sanders Annette Sapp Jeanette Sapp Jennifer Sapp Kelly Schroer Cynthia Scott Ronald Scott Gretchen Scruggs Rosa Seawnght Deryl Seckinger Ethendge Seward Sandra Shaw Ginger Sheffield Melody Shepherd Henry Sherman Samuel Simon Ann Simons Ethan Simpson Jean Simpson Raymond Sims Joe Singletary Sharon Sirmons Kay Skipper Laura George, sophomore gymnast, receives an award on Honors Night from Coach 1 Wright Ba emore. athletic director. 201 Defensive end Jim Hancock. 99. jumps to trie game. Jim was one of twenty sophomores help Curtis Wright make a stop in the Moul- on the varsity roster. Angela Sloan Annette Sloan Gwen Smallwood Claretha Smith Eddie Smith Stuart Smith Vernesa Smith John Smotherman Helen Stanford Linda Steward Angela Stewart George Stewart Elydia Stiefel Theodore St mars Roberta Stokes Barbara Strickland Pat Stringer Anna Marie Stubbs Melody Sturgis Jeff Sturtevant John Sylvester Van Taylor Billy Taylor Steve Teffetcller 202 Sophomores Stay in Active Crowds Shirley Terrell Linda Thomas Stephen Thomas Ylinda Thomas Charlie Thompson Myra Thompson Brenda Tigrett Fay Tillman Mark Toth Tim Townsend Dawn Trantham Joey Tucker Michael Tumlin Lillie Tyson Betsy Vaughn Alison Verrier Linda Vickers Lonnie Voss Eddie Wade Ruth Walker Lanell Wall Wally Walsh John Watson Teresa Watson Abigail Way Jeff West Stanley White Velma Whitehead Carl Wilcox Anita Williams Sharon Williams Andy Wortham Shirley Williams Donna Wrice Terrance Williams Connie Wright Debra Willis Jill Yancey Louise Willis Eddie Young Patricia Wilson Susan Young Patricia Wooden Sandra Zoeffel 203 Freshmen Follow Lead Of Their Own Dante wore a burnoose that made him look like an Arab. During school hours freshmen studied grammar. Every member of this class had to take three quarters of language. For most of them this directive meant Structure of the Language: that is. grammar. Upper-level stu- dents took Unlocking Words and Ideas. Grammar: Old and New. and Latin Background of Eng- lish, a course designed to teach the origin of all traditional Eng- lish grammar and much of Eng- President — Dante Jones Vice-President — Dale Parker Secretary — Monica Houseal Treasurer — Tim Gaskins lish vocabulary. In other areas this class also took basic subjects. Some tried out Industrial Arts in order to see if they wanted to continue in industrial-vocational classes. When Principal Lloyd Mims announced the beginning of a girls' track team, a number of these young ladies tried out and did themselves proud. Lisa Jones even went to state competition because of her broad jump record. Few freshmen had ever heard of Dante Alighieri, but the name Dante was quite familiar to them. Dante was that tall young man Dante Jones — who con- stantly hounded them about giv- ing money for the freshman class float and about working on the float for Homecoming. For their theme they chose an around-the-world presentation with people on the float dressed in costumes from many different countries. Naturally. Dante was right there — on the float. He 204 Thcrman Adams Joyc Adkins Alfred Aguero John Akins Arthur Albntten David Allen Renee Allen Terri Allen Julia Anderson Leslie Anderson Donald Armstrong Steven Armstrong Vanessa Armstrong Curtis Ashburn Eddie Ashley Tennis Askew Tracy AuPatrt Patricia Baldwin Tom Barton Bill Basford John Bassford James Bass Donna Batten Anthony Battles Gregory Battles Jaye Bauer Marion Bcacham Willie Beaty Mark Bell Julia Bembry Renee Bennett Lisa Bernstein Janet Bernan Merzcdc Berrian Selena Berrian Willie Berrian Bruce Berry Lynn Berry Patricia Bethay Dari Bethea Ricky Bitting Vicki Black Tammic Blair Debbie Blake Alan Balnton Brenda Blue Russie Boggs Donna Boone Suzanne Borden Sidney Bowdoin Debra Bradley Victoria Branch Nellie Brantle) Deborah Breeden David Brinson Kenny Brinson Clay Broadie Lisa Brooks Tan a Brooks Annette Brown Gabriel Brown John Brown Kelvin Brown 205 Spread by Gary Van Allen — Leslie Brown William Brown Rex Browning V1ar Brumbaugh Donald Bryant Pamela Bryant Sally Bryant Eric Burch Lisa Butler Georgia Capers Marvin Capers Lisa Carmichael Lilibeth Carnes Angela Carter Columbus Carter Kim Carter Nancce Carter Rosetta Carter Sharon Carter Sheena Carter Steven Carter Nathaniel Chachere Corinne Chandler Elaine Chilly Eleanor Chilly Allen Chubb Freida Clines Elizabeth Cody Catherine Conaway Denise Conaway Maudine Conaway Anne Cook Cynthia Cooper Jason Corbett Gary Cothron Signs on the freshman class float boasted that it was a small world, too small for the Westover Patriots and the Valdosta Wildcats. Freshmen on the float dressed to represent all corners of the globe. Tony Martin wears a sheik’s garb. Next come Lisa Jones and Jimmy Rhinehart. Janet Momeault wears a Wildcat suit. Mark Cox stands between her and Laync Studdard. who wears a big hat. David Allen wears a karate suit, while Sidney Bowdoin dresses like a football player, and Candy Daniels looks Tyrolean in shorts and suspenders. 206 Freshmen Dress Up For Small World Dawn Courson Jess Courson Mark Cox Jeff Crawford Todd Crawford Lex Culbreth Tom Currie Charlotte Curry Lori Cutchens Diana Daher Elaine Dailey Cathy Dale Charles Dame John Darling Arlene Davis Darlene Davis Jackalyn Davis Maqorie Davis Melvin Davis Ralph Davis Spencer Davis William Davis Gregory Dawson Janet DeCarlo Linda DeCarlo Sammy Dees James Delk Wanda DeLoach Gregory Dennis Michael Denson Willie Donaldson Sharon Dooley Janey Dotson Michael Drew Debra Dubose Jams Duncan Candy Dunn Anita Dupree Renee Durhera Keith Dye Charles Eason Bill Elliott Dianne Ellison Jennifer English Mary Euler Bernard Evans Woodrow Evans Mary Farley Selina Faulkner Barbel Flowers Gerald Floyd Flucas Franteino Dona Folsom Donna Folsom Kenneth Folsom Rufus Foster Spread by Dale Ciaccio, Debbie Fields. Gary Van Allen — 207 Freshmen Adjust To Class Changes Hcrryn Frassirand Terry Frazier John Fury Carl Gaines Greg Gandy Mike Garren Jenny Garrett Vicki Garrett Tim Gaskin Susie Gates James Gatlin Frank George Mark George Climatine Gillard Flenry Gilmore Carolyn Gluck Anna Godbee Karen Goff Jonathan Golden Belinda Gordon Elton Gordon Annette Graham Curtis Graham Michele Graham James Graves Allen Gray Cheryl Greene Brady Griffin Douglas Griffin Marcus Griffin Sonya Guess Sharon Gupton Joyce Hall Pamela Hall Susan Hall Vic Hall On their way to the English department, freshmen Willie Mae Ellis. Phyllis Williams. Grace Hor- ton. Mandi Shannon, and Vickie Garrett flow through IMC III. James Harmon Slephame Harper Winiferd Harrell Rob Harnnglon Archie Hams Bruce Hams Donald Hams Joyce Hams Julie Hams Murray Hams Randy Harris Velma Hams Victoria Harris David Harrison Roy Hart Antonio Harvey Mary Healey Jo Ann Hemby Leon Henderson Debbie Henley Chris Henry Princess Henton Vanessa Henton Joy Herrin Chari Hcydenreich Richard Hitchcock Helen Hobby Cheryl Hodges Mark Holmes Regina Holmes Paige Hood Chree Horne Grace Horton Karen Horton Bobby House Monica Houseal Joey Howe Sherry Hughes Delons Hundley Steven Hunter Eve Hyman Greg Irvin Tracy Irvin Johnny Ivansco Rosezmcr Jackson Suzanne Jackson Tyrone Jackson Kendnck James Phillip James Andy Jaramillo Mary Jenkins Selma Jenkins Anthony Johnson Barbara Johnson Cecile Johnson Dana Johnson Danna Johnson Dudley Johnson Gloria Johnson Henny Johnson James Johnson Jennie Johnston Kadriya Johnson 209 — Spread by Dale Ciaccio, Debbi Fields, Gary Van Allen — Mary Johnson Sonya Johnson Ronnie Johnston Althea Jones Anthony Jones Bobby Jones Carlton Jones Cynthia Jones Dante Jones Joann Jones Lisa Jones Michelle Jones Nancy Jordan Bruce Judd Ronnie Kelly Yolanda Kelly Shannon Ketchie Deborah King Laura King Madelyn King Savoil King Michael Kirkland Roosevelt Kitchen Lawrence Kolb Rickey Lane Zelda Lane Ardelia Lenier Larry Overa Richard Lathrop Trang Le Chris Leduc William Lester Deborah Lewis Dino Lewis Jan Lewis In order to be identified as rookies, fresh- men Isaac Payton. Dudley Johnson and Titus Coleman were forced to wear party hats throughout summer band camp at Douglas. Georgia. 210 Wendell Lewis Susie Lincbergcr Linda Long Curl is Lowe Al Lynch Tangula Mabry Tommy Mann Aaron Manning Georgia Manning Dexter Marable Tammie Marquette Antonio Marshall Marie Marshall Berdena Martin Diane Martin Catherine Martin Lucia Matched Betts Mathis Robert Mathis Chris May Dale McBurrough Jerome McBurrough Alec McCall Elizabeth McDougal Edward McDougal Tony McEady John McElwain Lola McGill Robin McGoven Jessie McKinney Peggy McKinney Wanda McKinney Patricia Meehan Dcnus Melton Alan Melvin Launce Melvin Frederick Merine Virginia Metcalf Pamela Meyer Floyd Miller Marie Minton Elinor Mitcham Denise Mitchell Keith Mitchell Thomas Montague Suprena Montgomery Anthony Moore Connell Moore Darryl Moore Jacqueline Moore Patricia Moore Janet Morncault Irene Morrell Rodney Morris Al Morris James Morrison 211 Zenoia Morrison Clifton Morse Ralph Moses Annie Mullis Carol Nash Larry Nelson Melanie Nelson Deverett Nctter John Newbern William Nichols Angela Nix Charlotte Norris James Norris Michael O’Brien Boh Oliver Michele Orenstcin Michael Page Dal Parker Cary Parnelle Thomas Patten Eugene Patterson Richard Patterson Gregg Paulk Isa Payton Wilh Peak Helen Pendleton Melissa Pendleton Cassandra Perry Michael Perry Angela Pierce Beth Pitts Muriel Pitts Leonard Plummer Debbie Poole Cador Powell John Price Wayne Price Sylia Priester Yvonne Priester Laura Pulliam Toni Purcell 212 Gimmicks Help. Freshmen Get Recognition Lisa Putnal Sherry Putnal Carl Ram bo Linda Reams Lee Redish Daniel Redshaw Jimmy Register Tyrone Register Jacqueline Reid Rene Renfroe Elizabeth Reynolds David Rigdon Jimmy Rinehart Mary Ann Ritter Samuel Roberson Allen Roberts Terrence Robinson Allen Rogers Kim Rogers Gwendolyn Rolle Suzanne Roush Robert Towe Paul Rozicr Richard Ruis David Rush Teresa Russell Randy Ruttinger Barbara Sailem Barbee Sandbach Robert Sandbach Joseph Sanders Della Sanford Cynthia Sapp Jacquelyn Scott Anthony Sermons Gary Shapper Vickie Shearry Steven Skinner Carol Sloan Alan Smith Dorothy Smith Eric Smith Glenda Smith Paul Smith Traci Smith Tracy Smith Suzanne Snow Julie Spencer Mark Stalvey Jean Stephenson Marelenda Steward Shane Stikeleathcr Paul Stokes Karen Stovall Craig Strickland Lee Strickland — Spread by Gary Van A lien — Kellie Strickland Layne Sluddard Winston Sullivan Jack Sumner Scott Sumner Leigh Sutton Rowson Swails Mark Swark Keith Sweat Clare Tarleton Amy Tate Lunne Tatum Avis Taylor David Taylor Melissa Tedders Pamela Tennille Brenda Thomas Dorothy Thomas Edith Thomas Kenneth Thomas Kenneth Thomas Michael Thomas Ralph Thomas Van Thomas Karen Thompson Rob Toal Jerri Townsend Kelvin Tucker Keith Tumlin Danny Turner Doyster Tyler Cedric Tyson Arthur Uddyback Donna Vandine Don Vermillion David Vickers Tony Wainnght Tonia Wakefield Silvery Walker Barbara Walters Ashley Ward Fredenck Warren Gorgon Warren Jonathan Warren Valencia Warren Anthony Washington Wendy Washington Samuel Way Brenda Weaver Gregory Webb David West Bruce Wetherington Charles Wetherington Lori Wetherington William Wheeler Brenda White Kelly White David Whitehurst Alfred Wigg Wanda Wilcox Arthur Williams Brenda Williams Brenetta Williams Spread by Gary Van A llenm m 214 Leaving That First Year Behind Freshmen Carry Memories Of People, Special Events Clare Williams Darlene Williams Denise Williams Derek Williams Dorothy Williams Jerry Williams Latinya Williams Linda Williams Lonnie Williams Lucinda Williams Tony Williams Vanessa Williams Willie Williams Affernette Wilson Angela Wilson Beverly Wilson Faith Wilson Amy Wilson Paul Wilson Kara Wisehart Evelyn Womble Beth Wood Tim Woodard Heidi Woods Kim Wright Sammy Wright Perry Wyatt Elonda Yates Stewart Young RIGHT: Freshman coach Bob Bolton talks at pep rally, with Principal Lloyd Mims watching. LEFT: Freshman Home- coming representative Anna Godbee and her escort, sophomore Andy Wortham, are introduced at the pre-game festivities. 215 Valdosta, Little Big Town, Has Cosmopolitan Tone All cities have a peculiar tone or character. Although Valdosta, according to census figures, is a small city, it has a cosmopolitan air. Located on the eastern rim of 1-75. the city attracts tourists and permanent residents from all parts of the United States and from foreign countries. People come to work at Moody Air Force Base, at Valdosta State College, at ITT. at SALT, at Union Camp Paper Mill, and at other industries having local plants. And the student body at Val- dosta High School reflects this diversity, with names such as Ciaccio. Karathanasis. Blasetti. Okuma. Abella, and Paoletti appearing on rolls just as fre- quently as Smith and Jones. 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This year the Colemans helped to support the 1978 Sandspur by giving a generous donation.Mrs. Coleman explained that they became boosters because of their appreciation, first, of Mark and also of the school. 249 1009 North Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia m Custom Van Works. 1016' : North Ashley Street Valdosta. Georgia 31601 251 Spread by Debbie Fields Teachers Put Aside Dignity To Share Fun Times SARAH DEAN ADAMS — A.B.. Valdosta State College. English; M.S.. University of Geor- gia. English. Teaches: English. Previous schools: North Florida Junior College. Years’ experience: WILLIAM E. ALDRICH - B.S.. Georgia Southern College, physical education: M. Ed.. Georgia Southern College. Position: vice-princi- pal. Previous schools: Gainesville Junior High School. Gainesville. Florida: Hahira Junior High School. Hahira. Georgia: Valdosta Junior High School. Valdosta. Georgia. Years’ experience: 12. DONALD L ALLISON — B.S. Ed.. Georgia Southern College; M. Ed.. West Georgia College. Position: vice-principal. Previous schools: Car- rollton High School. Carrollton. Georgia: Car- thage School System. Carthage. Texas. Years’ experience: 12. MARY PRICE ARRINGTON — B.S.. Valdosta State College, education: M. Ed.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: mathematics. Honors: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Dean’s List. Cardinal Key. Years’ experience: 6. OSSIE ASH — B.S.. Savannah State College, home economics: M.A.. Columbia University, home economics. Teaches: home economics. Sponsors: Future Homemakers of America. Years’ experience: 8. JERRY DON BAKER — B.S.. Valdosta State College, physical education. Teaches: physical education. Years experience: 2. HAL BARBER — Guidance Counselor for ninth grade. BARBARA ANN BARNES — A.A.. Dade Jun- ior College: B.A.. Valdosta State College, history. Teaches: social studies. Previous schools: Mitc- hell County High School. Sponsors: varsity cheerleaders, freshman class. Years experience: 6. EARLE L. BLANTON — B.S.. Florida State University, science education: B.S.. Valdosta State College, physics. Teaches: physics, physical science. Previous schools: Charlotte High School. Charlotte. North Carolina. Honors: Out- standing Physics Graduate at Valdosta Slate Col- lege: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: Bronze Star: Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Sponsors: Sci- ence Club. Years’ experience: 5. TIMOTHY BOLLMAN — Teaches graphics arts. Years’ experience: 2. ROBERT W. BOLTON — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; B.S.. education. Valdosta State College; Certification drivers education. Albany Stale College. Teaches: drivers educa- tion. Previous schools: Valdosta Junior High School. Sponsors: ninth grade football: ninth grade basketball: B’’ team baseball. Years’ experience: 4. JESSE BOOTH — B.S.. education. Valdosta State College. Teaches: social studies. Years experience: 2. JOHN W. BOOTH - A.B.. history. Georgia For the pep rally preceding the game with Lowndes High School. Mrs. Patsy Smith wears a T-shirt carry- ing a cryptic message. Southern College: M.A.. political science. Val- dosta State College. Teaches: history. Honors: Outstanding Young Educator. Valdosta- Lowndes County. 1971: Teacher of the Month: SANDSPUR dedication. 1975: Outstanding Sec- ondary Educator of America. 1974-1975. Spon- sors: Key Club and freshman class. Years’ expe- rience: 8. MARIE BRANDON — B.S.. home economics. University of Montcrallo: B.S.. library science. University of Alabama. Other schools attended: University of Georgia. Position: librarian. IMC III. Previous schools: Robertsdalc Elementary. Robertsdale. Alabama: Northside Elementary'. Cairo. Georgia: Valdosta Junior High School. Valdosta. Georgia. Years’ experience: 14. JAMES BRIDGES — B.S. Ed. in Industrial Arts. Georgia Southern: MST. Industrial Arts. Georgia Southern; Ed. S.. Vocational Education Administration. University of Georgia. Position: supervisor of vocational programs, vice-princi- pal. Previous schools: Fitzgerald High School. Fitzgerald. Georgia; Glynn Academy. Bruns- wick. Georgia. Years’ experience: 14. NORMAN LEROY BRITT. JR. — B.S.. M.A.. Atlanta University. Other schools attended: Bcthune-Cookman College. Florida Normal Col- lege. Florida A M University. Florida State University. Fayetville State University. North Carolina College. Position: guidance counselor. Previous schools: Gifford High School. Lyons Industrial High School. Jerry Jackson Junior High School. Lomax High School. Valdosta Jun- ior High School. Honors: entered college from tenth grade: offered fellowship to Harvard Uni- versity: nominated for Leaders of Black Ameri- cans by Harris Press. 1973: varsity letters in bas- ketball. football, track, field, tennis, and swim- ming. Years’experience: 24. KAYE C. BROOKS — B.S. Ed.. University of Georgia. Teaches: physical education. Years’ experience: 10. MARION DOUGLAS BROOKS — A S.. South Georgia College; B.S.. Valdosta State College, education: M. Ed.. Valdosta Slate College, edu- cation. Teaches: driver education. Sponsors: baseball, football. Years’ experience: 7. JENNIFER B BROWN — B.S.. Fort Valley Slate College. Teaches: social studies. Previous schools: Pincvale High School. Years’ experi- ence: 6. JAMES R BURROUGHS — B.S.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: physical science, anat- omy and physiology. Other schools attended: United State Naval Clinical Laboratory Techni- que School, laboratory technology. Honors: Out- standing scholastic achievement award. United States Navy. Bronze Star. Purple Heart. Spon- sors: Science Club, football, tennis. Years’ expe- rience: 6. EDWARD R. CANNINGTON — Valdosta Technical School, electrical technology. Teaches: electro-mechanics. Years experience: 5. MIKE CHAPMAN — B.S.. Troy State Univer- sity. music. Position: head band director. Years experience: 2. 252 LYNN RAY COLN — B.A.. English. The Col- lege of Charleston. Teaches: English. Previous schools: The Charleston Hebrew Institute. Hon- ors: Alpha Kappa Gamma. Years experience: 2. SANDRA B. CONNELL — A.B.. Valdosta State College: M. Ed.. University of Georgia, library science. Position: librarian IMC II. Previ- ous schools: Pine Grove Elementary School. Val- dosta Junior High School. Years experience: 12. KEITH A. COWNE — United States Military Academy: Valdosta State College. A.B.. M.A. Teaches: English. Previous schools: Brooks County High School. Quitman. Georgia. Spon- sors: sophomore class. Student Council. Years’ experience: 2. CHARLIE DAVIS — Teaches: mathematics. SANDRA DAVIS — B.S.. University of Mon- terallo. Teaches: home economics. Previous schools: Eufaula City Schools. Eufaula. Ala- bama. Sponsors: Future Homemakers of Amer- ica. Years’ experience: 8. KELLY L. DEES — B.S.. Valdosta Stale Col- lege. secondary education with history emphasis: M. Ed.. Valdosta State College, secondary educa- tion. Teaches: Bible history, comparative reli- gions. Previous schools: Valdosta Junior High School. Pinevale campus of Valdosta High School. Honors: Alpha Phi Omega. Sponsors: freshman class. Years’ experience: 6. BARBARA J. EDMONDSON — B A.. M.A.. Peabody College for Teachers. Teaches: business education. Honors: Delta Pi Epsilon. Years’ experience: 5. JOYCE EDWARDS — A.S.. South Georgia Col- lege: B.A.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: Eng- lish. Honors: Americano Circulo Award for Excellence in Spanish. Valdosta State College. Sponsors: freshman class. Years’ experience: 3. KENNETH J. ELDRIDGE - B.B.A.. Valdosta State College, business. Teaches: Business educa- tion. Previous schools: none. Honors: Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity. Sponsors: Future Business Leaders of America Club. Vocational Office Training Club, senior class. Years’ experi- ence. 3. SYLVIA EVANS — B.S.. University of Tennes- see at Martin, secondary education: M. Ed.. Val- dosta State College. Teaches: individual advancement, eleventh and twelfth grade. Previ- ous schools. Clinch County Junior High School. Homervillc. Georgia. Years experience: 6. JOHN T. FISHER — A.B.. Morris Brown Col- lege. Other schools attended: Atlanta University. Bradley University. Florida State University. Valdosta State College. Previous schools: Dick Kemp High School. Pinevale High School. Lomax Junior High School. Valdosta Junior High School. Teaches: biology. Sponsors: Jazz- men Club. Years’ experience: 23. SHARRON G. GANDY — A.B.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: French. Previous schools: Brooks County Junior High School. Honors: Sigma Alpha Chi and Alpha Chi: cum laude graduate. Years’experience: 2. Faculty Directory J. NORMAN GREENE — B.S.. Valdosta State College: M. Ed.. University of Georgia. Teaches: distributive education. Honors: Outstanding Educators in America. Sponsors: DE Club. Years’experience: 10. HENRY GRUDZIEN — B.B.. University Col- lege. Cork. Ireland. Other schools attended: Uni- versity of Birmingham. England: Georgia Insti- tute of Technology; Wake Forest College. Teaches: physical science. Previous schools: Toton Junior High School. Southampton. Eng- land: Marist. Atlanta. Georgia. Years’ experi- ence: 18. GWEN HALL B.A.. M.A.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: social studies. Honors: magna cum laude graduate. Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society member. Years’ experience: I. WILLIAM R HARPER - B.S. Ed. Trade and Industrial. Georgia Southern College. Teaches: vocational drafting. Previous Schools: Winder Barrow High School. Winder. Georgia. Spon- sors: drafting. VICA section. Years’ experience: 2. REGINA HOLLINSHEAD — B.S.. Savannah State College. Position: dean of girls. Previous schools: Floyd T. Corry High School. Greens- boro. Georgia; Pinevale High School. Years' experience: 12. BRENDA W. HOOD — B.S.. M.A.. Appala- chian State University. Boone. North Carolina. Teaches: English. Previous schools: Hudson High School. Hudson. North Carolina: Watauga High School. Boone. North Carolina; North Flo- rida Junior College. Madison. Florida. Years’ experience: 14. NICK HYDER — B.S.. Carson-Newman: M.S.. University of Tennessee. Teaches: math, head football coach. Previous schools: West Rome High School. Rome. Georgia. Honors: Coach of the Year, region football. 1970. 1971. 1972: base- ball. I960. 1961. 1962: Coach of the Year. State baseball 1962; l-AAA football Coach of the Year. 1975: Outstanding Young Men of America Jaycecs’ 1970; Northwest Georgia Coach of the Year 1970. 1971. 1973: Coach of the Year foot- ball l-AAA 1975. 1977: South Georgia Coach of the Year. 1975. Sponsors: Varsity Letter club: Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Years’ experi- ence: 20. CAROL IRWIN — B.B.A.. Valdosta State Col- lege. Teaches: data processing, business machines, general business. Honors: Outstand- ing Business Education Student at Valdosta State College. 1974: graduated cum laude. Sponsors: FBLA Club. Years’ experience: 4. ISAIAH ISOM — B.S.. Savanah State College. Teaches: industrial arts. Previous schools: Pine- vale High School. Sponsors: industrial arts club. Years’ experience: 21. MARK A. JEFFERY — Troy State University. Teaches: music. Previous schools: Fitzgerald Junior High School. Fitzgerald. Georgia. Years’ experience: 2. MARIEH JOHNSON — B.S.. Valdosta State College, history. Teaches: social studies. Other schools attended: Bethune-Cookman College. Years’experience: 2. SANDRA H. JOHNSON B.S.. M.Ed.. Val- dosta State College, psychology, special educa- tion. Teaches: individual advancement, ninth grade. Previous schools: Brooks County High. Cook County High School. Years’ experience: 8. EDWARD JONES — B.S.. Fort Valley State College. Teaches: physical science, biology. Pre- vious schools: Pinevale High School. Honors: Wildcat of the Year. Fort Valley State College. Sponsors: football, track. Years’experience: 27. SARAH JONES B.S.. Saint Augustine’s Col- lege. Raleigh. North Carolina. Other schools attended: North Carolina A T: Valdosta State College. Teaches: biology. Previous schools: Dasher High School: Pinevale High School. Val- dosta. Georgia. Honors: Pinevale Teacher of the Year. 1963. Sponsors: PAMS Club. Years’ expe- rience: 28. MARGARET J. JORDAN B.S.. Albany State College, mathematics. Teaches: mathematics. Previous schools: Tift County Junior High School. Tifton. Georgia. Honors: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Years’ expe- rience: 6. PAMELA J. KELLY — B.B.A.. Valdosta State College. Business Education. Teaches: business education. Sponsors: Future Business Leaders of America Club. Years’ experience: I. JIM LANDRUM — B.S.. Georgia Southwestern College. Teaches: history. Previous schools: none. Position: wrestling coach. Years’ experi- ence: 4. EDWANA LEFILES — B.A.. M.Ed.. in English and Reading respectively. Valdosta Stale Col- lege. Teaches: English and reading. Previous schools: Lanier County High School. Honors: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universi- ties: Omicron Delta Kappa: President of Cardi- nal Key Honor Society; Alpha Xi Delta — Social Sorority: Sweetheart for Kappa Alpha Order. Sponsors: cheerleaders. SAGE Club. Years’ experience: 2. JULIAN LEFILES B.S.. business administra- tion; B.S.. biology: M.Ed.. Valdosta State Col- lege. Teaches: biology. Valdosta State College. Teaches: biology: chairman of science depart- ment. Years’experience: 15. LINDSAY MASON — B.S.. biology. M.A.. his- tory. Valdosta State College. Teaches: geogra- phy. Previous Schools: Douglas County High School. Lowndes County High School. Years’ experience: 21. CAROLE A. McMILLAN — B.S.. Valdosta State College, mathematics. Teaches: algebra. Previous schools: Valdosta Junior High School. Valdosta Area Vocational-Technical School. Honors: Dansforth Scholar Workshop student. 1972. 1973; Deans list student: nominated for Morga and Mac Award. 1973. Sponsors: sopho- more class. Years’ experience: 3. LLOYD D. MIMS — B.A.. Jacksonville State University: B.S.. M.Ed.. Auburn University. 253 Additional work on six-year certificate. Position: principal. Previous schools: Dupont Junior High School. Homerville. Georgia: Clinch County High School. Homerville. Georgia: Valdosta Junior High School. Honors: STAR teacher. Homerville High School. 1968; yearbook dedica- tion. Clinch County High School. Valdosta Jun- ior High School: SANDSPUR dedication. 1974; member of Governor's Committee for grades 7-9. Years' experience: 24. MELANIE MUGGRIDGE — B.S. Ed.. Univer- sity of Georgia. Teaches: social studies. Previous schools: none. Years experience: 2. NANCY CRIST PEARSON — B.S.. H E.. Uni- versity of Georgia. Teaches: home economics. Previous schools: none. Sponsors: Future Home- makers of America Club. Years experience: 3. ELAINE PILCHER — B.S.. M.Ed.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: mathematics. Previous schools: Jenks Junior High School. Panama City. Florida: Valdosta Junior High School. Honors: Alpha Chi. Sigma Alpha Chi Scholastic Honor Societies: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Years’experience: 10. JERRY PILCHER — A.B.. Valdosta State Col- lege. fine arts. Teaches: art. Previous schools: none. Honors: Teacher of the Month for Decem- ber 1975. Chairman of art department. Years’ experience: II. MICHAEL DUANE PITTS — B.A.. Valdosta State College. German and English. Sponsors: Cracklings. Years’experience: 8. WILLIAM POMPEY — B.S.. Savannah State College, business administration; A.S. -5. Val- dosta State College. Other schools attended: Flo- rida A M. Position: librarian IMC I. Previous schools: Lomax Junior High School. Valdosta. Georgia. Years’experience: 18. LEE PULLIAM — B.A.. Valdosta State College. English, social science. Teaches: English. Previ- ous schools: Eastman High School. Eastman. Georgia: Robert E. Lee Institute. Thomaston, Georgia: Tifton High School. Tifton. Georgia. Honors: Teacher of the Year. Tifton; Delta Kappa Gamma. Years’experience: 17. J. HERMAN REVELS. JR B.A.. Clark Col- lege: M.A.. Vandcrcook College of Music. Other schools attended: Northwestern University. Teaches, chorus. Honors; Teacher of the Year. Pincvale High School. Sponsors: Jazzman Club. Years’experience: 17. LOUNELLE D. ROBINSON — B.S.. Valdosta State College, health and physical education. Teaches: health and physical education. Previous schools: none. Sponsors: ninth grade cheerlead- ers. Years’ experience: 3. MIKE ROGERS — B.S.. Valdosta State Col- lege: M.Ed.. Auburn Uriversity. Other schools attended: Columbus College. Columbus. Geor- gia: St. Cloud State College. Minnesota. Teaches: mathematics; head of mathematics department. Honors: STAR teacher. 1970. 1971. Sponsors: Beta Club. Years’experience: 15. Faculty Directory KATHERINE RICKMAN — B.S.. Mississippi University for Women, mathematics. Teaches: mathematics. Previous schools: Clarksdale High School. Clarksdale. Mississippi: East Junior High School. Gulfport. Mississippi. Years’ expe- rience: 3. ROGER T. ROME — A.A.. Dalton Junior Col- lege: B.A.. University of Florida. Teaches: United States history. Honors: ninth grade foot- ball coach: B-Team basketball. Years’ experi- ence: I. JOHN L. RUDOLPH — B.S.. Georgia Institute of Technology. Other schools attended: Valdosta State College. Teaches: physical education. Posi- tion: coaches football, golf. Years' experience: 10. MARY ANN SALIBA — B.S.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: mathematics. Previous schools: Valdosta Junior High School: Oconee County High School: Clinch County High School. Years’ experience: II. WALTER H. SALTER — B.A.. Stetson Univer- sity: B.D.. Southern Baptist Theological Semi- nary. Teaches: English. Previous schools: Rick- ards Junior High School. Fort Lauderdale. Flo- rida: Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. Fort Lauderdale. Florida. Years' experience: 11. WAYNE SAPP — B.I.. University of Georgia. Teaches: metals. Previous schools: none. Hon- ors: Outstanding Secondary Educators of Amer- ica: one of five outstanding T l instructors in Georgia. Sponsors: senior class, sophomore class, vocational T l Club. Years’ experience: 5. WALTER SHARP — Auburn University. Bach- elor of Electrical Engineering: Old Dominion University. Graduate studies in business. Teaches: NJROTC. Sponsors: NJROTC Club. Years’experience: I. KATHLEEN H. SHEELEY - B.S.Ed.. Univer- sity of Georgia: M.A.T.. Emory University. Teaches: mathematics. Previous schools: Cross Keys High School. Atlanta. Georgia; Auburn Junior High School. Auburn. Alabama; Opelika High School. Opelika. Alabama. Honors: attended Emory on National Science Founda- tion Grant. Sponsors: senior class. Years’ experi- ence: 10. MARTHA G. SMART — B.S.. M.Ed.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: biology. Previous schools: Valdosta Junior High School. STAR teacher 1977. Years’ experience: 8. PATRICIA CARROLL SMITH — B.A.. Val- dosta State College, elementary education — art education. Other schools attended: University of Georgia. Teaches: art. specializing in drawing. Previous schools: S.L. Mason. Sallas-Mahone. Central Elementary. W.G. Nunn. Leila Ellis. Val- dosta Junior High School. Magnolia — all in Valdosta. Honors: Teacher of the Month. 1972- 1973: Valdosta City Teacher of the Year. 1973- 1974: annual dedication at Valdosta Junior High School. 1969-1970. Sponsors: freshman class. Years’experience: 20. HILDA SPURLOCK — B.S.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: business education: head of business education department. Years’ experi- ence: 12. JOSEPH STRAIN — Teaches: individual advancement classes. Special training for teach- ing students with learning disabilities. Years’ experience: 2. RICHARD C. STARTEVANT — B A.. Amherst College; M.S.. North Carolina Stale University. Teaches: physical science. Years’ experience: 2. MARTHA W. SUTTON — B.S.Ed.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: English. Previous schools: Pelham High School. Pelham. Georgia. Honors: magna cum laude graduate: Phi Kappa Phi: Cardinal Key: Alpha Chi; Sigma Alpha Chi: Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies. Spon- sors: freshman class. Years’ experience: 3. CHARLES L. TARPLEY — B.S., Georgia Southern College: M.Ed., West Georgia College. Teaches: physical education. Coaches: football, baseball. Previous schools: West Rome Junior High School. Rome. Georgia. Honors: Baseball Coach of the Year for Northwest Georgia. 1972. 1973. 1974. Years’ experience: 12. JEANNE TARPLEY — B.S.. M.Ed.. Georgia Southern College, mathematics. Teaches: mathe- matics. Previous schools: West Rome High School. Rome. Georgia. Honors: Rome and Floyd County Jaycees Teacher of the Year. 1971; STAR teacher 1971. 1972: West Rome High School Teacher of the Year. 1973-1974. Spon- sors: junior class. Tri-Hi-Y. Years’ experience: 12. JAMES S. TAW — B.A.. M.A.. Valdosta State College, history. Teaches: United States history. Previous schools: none. Honors: Outstanding Secondary Educators of America. Sponsors: Homecoming committee. Years’ experience: 6. BILLY C. TAYLOR — B.S.. M.Ed.. Georgia Southwestern College. Other schools attended: University of Florida. Teaches: chemistry. Previ- ous schools: Tift County Junior High School. Tifton. Georgia. Years’ experience: 5. LEVY N. TAYLOR — B.S.. Savannah State College. Other schools attended: Tuskegec Insti- tute: Valdosta State College. Teaches: Diversi- fied Cooperative Training. Sponsors: Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Years’ experience: 23. MARY JANE TAYLOR — B.F.A.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: art. Previous schools: Moultrie High School. Sponsors: junior class. Years'experience: 3. ELOISE TERRY — B.S.. Valdosta State Col- lege. secondary education with English empha- sis: M.A.. reading. Valdosta State College. Teaches: English and journalism. Honors: Cor- responding secretary, Georgia Scholastic Press Association. 1974-1975. Sponsors: OUTLOOK. Years’ experience: 8. 254 Mr. Mike Rogers gives a student credit for board work by placing a grade in his roll book. Teachers Keep Accurate Records Of Students' Grades ors: Teacher of the Year. 1957. Homervillc High School: president South Georgia chapter CEC. 1973-1974. Years’ experience: 33. JOE WILLIAMS Rets Trade School. Teaches: brickmasonry. building trades. Previ- ous schools: Pinevale High School. Years’ experi- ence: 18. JENNY WISENBAKER — B.S.. Valdosta State College: M.Ed. and Teacher Specialist ix-year certificate. University of Georgia. Position: director of guidance and senior counselor. Previ- ous schools: Lowndes County Schools: Brooks County High School. Honors: SANDSPUR ded- ication. 1972-1973: counselor at Governor’s Honors program, summer. 1973. 1974. 1975. 1976. Years’experience: 19. MILDRED W. WISENBAKER — A.B.. M.Ed.. Valdosta State College. Teaches: United States history. Previous schools: Irwin County High School: Waycross High School: Jennings High School. Jennings. Florida: Valdosta Junior High School. Honors: valedictorian. Waycross High School: valedictorian. Valdosta State College: MADONNA H TERRY — B.S.. secondary education. Valdosta State College. Teaches: math. Previous schools: Fitzgerald High School. Sponsors: junior class. Years’ experience: I. JOSIE B THOMAS — B.S.. Morris Brown Col- lege. Other schools attended: Florida A M Uni- versity. Georgia State College. Teaches: business education. Years’ experience: 26. DEBBIE TOMLINSON — Teaches: science. LAVERN ROGERS TORRENCE — B.S.. Tuskegcc Institute; M S.. Atlanta University: earned six-year certificate. TS-6. school counse- lor and visiting teacher. Other schools attended: New York University. Florida State University. Position: guidance counselor, eleventh grade. Years’ experience: 21. PATRICIA SECO WALDEN — degree from University of Chile in architectural drawing: B.S.. Valdosta State College. Spanish. Other col- leges attended: University of Georgia. Teaches: Spanish. Honors: Rotary Foundation Scholar- ship for study in the United States: honor gradu- ate. University of Chile: Alpha Chi. Sigma Alpha Chi honor societies. Sponsors: junior class, for- eign language club. Years’experience: 4. FREDDIE WATERS — B.S.. Bishop College. Marshall. Texas: M.Ed.. Florida A M Univer- sity. Teaches: physical education. Previous schools: Holley Grove Vocational School. Holley Grove. Arkansas: Clark High School. Cordele. Georgia: Valdosta Junior High School. Honors: Omcge Psi Phi fraternity. Years’ experience: 18. ROBERTA WETHERINGTON — B.S.. Val- dosta State College. Teaches: mathematics. Pre- vious schools: Hahira Junior High School. Years' experience: 6. PEGGY WILKES — B.S.. Valdosta State Col- lege. mathematics education. Other schools attended: Pensacola Junior College. Teaches: mathematics. Previous schools: none. Years’ experience. 3. ELIZABETH WILKINS — B.S.. Bethune- Cookman College. Other colleges attended: Atlanta University. Valdosta State College. Teaches: individual advancement. Previous schools: Wall. Coffee County; Nichols, Coffee County: Holt. Irwin County: Cannoochee. Evans County: Evans County Training School. Claxton. Georgia: Homerville Elementary and Homervillc High School. Homerville. Georgia: Pinevale High School. Valdosta. Georgia. Hon- SANDSPUR DEDICATION. 1962; Teacher of the Year for Valdosta High School. 1971; STAR teacher. 1962. Sponsors: student council. Inter- club Council. Years’ experience: 27. MABEL WOLINSKI — A.B.. Valdosta State College, humanities with English emphasis: M.A.. Flonda State University. English; Teacher Specialist Six-Year Certificate. English. Florida State University. Teaches: English; head of Eng- lish department. Previous schools: Hahira High School. Hahira. Georgia: Lake Park Elementary. Lake Park. Georgia; Central Elementary. Val- dosta. Georgia. Honors: Phi Kappa Phi honor society; STAR teacher. 1963. 1973. 1974: SANDSPUR dedication. 1970: member Leaders in Secondary Education for 1970-1971 and for 1972-1973: Teacher of the Year for Valdosta High School. 1972: runner-up in School Bell Awards sponsored by WSB T.V. and by GAE, 1976 and 1977; Delta Kappa Gamma. Sponsors: SANDSPUR. Years’experience: 26. PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS DEWITT SAM WRIGHT — United States Navy, retired. Teaches: naval junior ROTC. Sponsors: ROTC drill team and color guard. Years’ experience: 4. DEBBIE WRIGHT —.B.S.. Valdosta State Col- lege. Teaches: English. Years’ experience: I. 255 Quiet Moments Help Seniors Recharge MARIA THERESA ABELLA - For- eign Language Club. 4: OUTLOOK 4: Miss Valdosta High School. 4 GALE KASANDRA ADAMS — TOM ADKINS. JR Marchin' Cats. 1.2. 3.4 OSC AR E. AGUFRO. JR - Art Award. 4; Key Club. 3. 4: Honor (iuard. 2. 3.4. BRENDA DENISE AKINS VICA Cosmetology. Vice-President. 4: VICA Sweetheart. 4 RICHARD ALFRED ALDERMAN JAMES BRET ALLEN Student Council. 3. 4: Vice-President. 3: Presi- dent. 4; Interclub Council. 3. 4; Presi- dent. 3: Vice-President. 4: Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents: National High Schttol Award for Excellence: Society of Distinguished American High School Students: SANDSPUR. 4: QUILL AND SCROLL: Band. I. 2. 3. 4: Senior Superlative. ANNETTE ANDERSON ELIZABETH ANTHONY Foreign language Club. 3. 4: Future Business Leaders of America. 4: VOT. 4. MELISSA LEANNA ARC HER ANTHONY AUSTIN VINCENT SILAS BAILEY - Math Club. 4: DEC A. 4: DCT. 3: Foreign language Club. I. 2. 3: Science Club. 2: SANDSPUR. 4 VALERIE MONTEZ BAKER - Bas- ketball. I. 2. 3. 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students: Soci- ety of Distinguished American High School Students. 4: National High School Award for Excellence. 4. ROBERT LOUIS BALDWIN — Foot- ball. 1.2.3.4 CINDY SUE BARGANIER JOHN RICHARD BARTHOLO- MEW. II Band. 1.2.3. ANN DANIEL BASSFORD CYNTHIA ANN BAYLESS FBLA. 4; VOT. 4 ELAINE BELL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BELLE. Ill Football. I. 2. 3. 4; Captain. 4: Base- ball. I. 2. 3.4: Co-Captain. 4: Key Club. 2.3.4: Best-All-Around-Semor. PAMELA RAYETTE BENNETT Varsity Cheerleader. 2. 3. 4: Fourth Runner-Up in Miss Valdosta High School. 3: Third Runner-Up in Miss Valdosta High School Pageant. 4. Miss Spirit of Sophomore Class. 2: DE Ment Award. 4. CAROLINA MARIE BERRIAN GWENDOLYN BERRIAN SHIRLEY DARLINE BERRIAN - Basketball. I. 2. 3. 4; Captain. 4: Most Spirit Award. 4. DOUGLAS ALLEN BLACK Gov- ernor's Honors Program. 3: Honor Ciraduate. GLENDA REGINA BLAIR CHARLES BROOKER BLANTON — Who's Who Among American High School Students. 3. 4. National High School Award for Excellence: Society of Distinguished American High School Students: Bela Club. 2. 3. 4 Key Club. 3. 4: Baseball. I. 2. 3: Basketball I. 2. 3: I «Htiball. I: Golf. I. 2. 4. Captain. 4: Most Outstanding Golfer. 4: Tennis. I. 2. 3; Most Improved. 2. Most Valuable. 3; Class President. I Homeroom Rep- resentative. I. 4: Elks Scholarship. VICA District Speech Contest. Third Place QUILL AND SCROLL: Second Place in VAl.DOSIA IIMES Writing ( ontest: Ol 11 OOK Staff. Sports Edi- tor. 4. Honor Graduate: Senior Superla- tive. ROGER KEITH BLANTON M 1(1 VIN( I NZA BLASETTl Ql III AND SCROLL. 4: Beta Club. 2. 3. 4. National High School Award for Excellence: Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students: Society of Distinguished American High Schiml Students. SANDSPUR. 4; Symphonic and Marching Band. 2. 3. 4. Swing Choir. 4: Honor Ciraduate JAMES KEITH BRANHAM ANN11 | BOYD PAMS Club. 4. VICA Club. 4 Student Council. 4; Color Guard Captain. 4: Homecoming Representative. I. Homeroom Repre- sentative. I: Marchin Cats: Symphonic Band. 3 Senior Superlative: Honor Ciraduate. II MOT HY SCOT I BRIDGES JAN I I El AIN I BROGDON VICA. 3. 4. Spirit Band. I: Marchin' (.Its. 2. FRANKLIN I.EDRIDGE BROWN JAMES CARET ON BROWN EINDA MARIE BROWN WII I A Rl III BROWN KARI ROBIRI BRUCKER lor- ctgn language Club. 3. 4: DEC A. 3. 4; SiHTcer learn for Sachem High School m New York and for City Team in Val- dosta: German III Honor's Award. SIIIRRI LYNN BRUNSON SANDSPL R.4 IINA MARIE BRYAN I DEBRA I YNM Bl CHHFII Sci- ence Club. I: Bat Girl. 3.4: Spirit Band. I. Marchin Cats. 2. 3. 4. JACQUEI INI. DEI ORIS BURG- MAN I RANK Bl TENSCHON. IV Mar- chin' Cats. I. 2. 3. 4. Drum Major. 3.4. VANESSA WIND ERT BUTTS C horus. 2. ANDREA JANE CAIRNS SANDS- Pl R.4: Drama Club.4 DIANE EC)I ISECALHOUN Mil ION H C All IE BRIDGETTE JEAN CAMPBELL ANN MARIE CARMICHAEL DAVID NELSON CARTER MARY CATHERINE CARTER DALE JOSEPH Cl AC CIO SANDS PL R.4 DEC A.4 GREGORY FLYNN COLSON WILL A. C ONAWAY MELINDA ANN CON DREY (H I LOOK. 3.4. 1. YNN CONNELL Flag Corps. 2. 3. 4; Concert Band. I: Concert A Band. 2: Symphonic Band. 3. STEVEN WESLEY CONNER Cer- tificate of Merit. 3: Academic Achieve- ment. I: Beta Club. 2. 3. 4: Math Club. 2. 3: French Club. I. 2: Soccer. I: Bas- ketball. I; lenms. I. 3. 4. Most Valua- ble Player. I. Most Improved. 3: Cap- tain. 4. Most Outstanding Player. 4. National Science Foundation Student Scienoe I raining Program. 3: Class Representative. I: Society of Dintin- guishcd American High School Stu- dents. 3. 4: Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students. 4. National High School Award for Excellence. 4: Early Admissions Program. 4: Honor Ciraduate. IX)l GI.AS CONWAY Football. I. 2.3.4 ALMA M. COPELAND JAY CORDOVA Ihird Place Youth Academic Bowl Team. 4: BMOC Award. 3. SANDSPUR. 4. Marchin Cats. I. 2. 3.4. Trumpet Section Leader. 3. 4 Stage Band. 3. 4; Symphonic Band. 2.3.4 WILLIE FRANK COUNCIL JR Varsity Football. I. 2. 3. 4: Track Team. 1.2.4 CYNTHIA CAROL COURSEY MICHAEL DAVID CROSS DECA. 3.4: f ellow ship of Christian Athletes. 2. 3.4; Football. 2. 3.4. Track Team. 3. WILLIAM DAVID CURTIS Who's Who Among American High School Students. 4. National High School Award for Excellence: The Society of Distinguished American High School Students: University of Georgia Certifi- cate of Merit: Best Biology Student. 2: Best Senior Math Student: Presbyterian College Junior Academic Achievement Award: Literary Guild MiM Improved Literature Student. 4: Beta Club. 2. 3. 4; treasurer. 4. Key Club. 3. 4: Football. I; Basketball. I; Governor’s Honors Program. 3: DAR Good Citizenship Aw ard. 4 Honor Graduate. MELVIN EUGENE DAILY C ATHERINE DAVIS 1. YNN THERESA DAVIS FBI.A. I: Foreign Language Club. 2. 3. 4: DECA. 4: Treasurer. 3. PAMELA DAVIS PHYLLIS DAVIS Future Home- makers of America. 2: Marchin’ Cats. 2. 3.4; Concert Band. 2. CHRISTOPHER JAMES DANIELS Who's Wfho Among American High School Students. National Society of Distinguished American High School Students: National High Schtxtl Award for Excellence. 4: Most Outstanding Male History Student. 2. 3: Senior Superlative: Football. I; Basketball. I. 2. 3. 4: Spirit Award. 4: Baseball. I. 2. 3. 4. Spirit Award. 4. Most Improved. 3: Honor Graduate. SYLVIA DELOACH ROY STEVEN DEVANE JOHN JEFFERSON DEGANGE Most Outstanding English Student. I: Most Outstanding Chemistry Student. 3: Most Outstanding Physics Student. 4. Beta Club. 2. 3. 4: Treasurer. 3: Presi- dent. 4. DECA. 4; Math Club. 4; W'ho’s Who Among American High School Students. 3. 4; Georgia Certificate of Merit. 3. Presbyterian College Junior Icllow. 3: Society of Distinguished American High School Students. 4. Society of Outstanding High School Seniors; Third Honor Graduate. MARCI S DICK MAN Marchin' Cats. I. 2. 3. 4. Section Leader. 3. 4: J.i Ensemble. 3. 4. Symphonic Band. 2. 3. 4. First Chair. GMT A Band Clinic Bandsman of the Year. 4; SANDSPl R. 4 ROBIN DANNI ITE DINKINS I mversity of Georgia Certificate of Merit. 3: FBI.A. I. f oreign Language Club. 3: Beta Club. 3. 4 Homeroom Representative. 3. 4; Scholastic Achievement Award in Junior Miss Pageanj. 1977: Marching Band. I. 2. 3. 4. Symphonic Band. I. 2. 4; Stage Band. 3; Saxophone Section Leader. .1. 4. Band Director's Award. 4; Honor Graduate. BRIGETTE KAY DIXON JAMIE CYNTHIA DOTSON ( LARENCE WILSON DUNAWAY MECHEL EE D.UM AN Home- room Representative. I: Chorus. I. 2. 3. DAVID J WH S DURHAM Varsity Football. I. 2. 3. 4. I rack Team. 3.4 IIIIN (IMRE LANES Algebra I Award: Who's Who Among American • High School Students. Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Stu- dents; Who's Who in Foreign Ean- euuges: Governor's Honors Program. 3: I mversity of Georgia Certificate of Merit. 3; Presbyterian College Junior Fellow: Second Place in Alice Bmgle I ssay Contest. 4; Senior English Award: Senior History Award: STAR Student: Senior Superlative: DF Silver Merit Award. State f inalist: Yix abu- lary and Spelling in DECA: Sage (Tub Treasurer. I. Beta (Tub r 3.4; DECA 3. 4: Vice-President. 4; Foreign Lan- guage Club. I. 2. 3: Student Council. I. I lonor Ciraduate: Senior Superlative • kl.NNEIH A. I DDINGS DEC A. 4. Most Outstanding Junior Art Stu- dent. 3; Selected as Participant in NSF- SSI P at Cieorgia I ech. Summer 1977. 3; Who’s Who American High Sch H l Stu- dents. 3. DOUGLAS EDWARDS Secretary of Ja v.mcn Club. 4; Pianist in Stage Band. JAMES LAWRENCE ELLIOTT Who's Who Among American High School Students: Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents; University of Georgia Certificate of Merit. 3: Football. I: Key Club. 2. 3. 4. President. 4: Beta Club. 2. 3.4 GORDON WAYNE ELLISON For- eign Language Club. 2: Football. I. Wresiling Team. 2. 3 JON FRANK EMERY ALAN DAVID ENIINGER CAROLINE LINDSEY EVERETT E LAURA ELLEN FARLEY Most Outstanding Sophomore Art Student. 2. Governor's Honors Program. 3: Honor Ciraduate. I I CTNDA DENISE E ASON Senior Directory LISA ANN FEIX History Award. I. 2. Georgia Certificate of Merit. 3: Pres- byterian College Junior Fellowship Award. 3: Society of Distinguished American High School Students. 3. 4: Who's Whs Among American High School Students. 3. 4: National High School Award for Excellence. 3. 4: WhstN W'ht in Foreign Languages. 3: Beta Club. 2. 3. 4:,Varsity Basketball. I. 2. 3. 4 Captain. 3. 4; Sportsmanship Award. I Best Offensive Player. 2. 3. 4: Mstst Valuable Plaver. 3. 4; All-Region learn. 2. 3; Tennis. 2. 3. 4 Most lmprs ed. 3: Most Outstanding. 4: Region I-AAA Ds ubles Runner-1 p. 3: State AAA Doubles Champ. 3: Junior Class Treasurer. 3: Senior Class Trea- surer. 4; Outstanding Physteal Educa- tion. 4; Basketball Scholarship lo Geor- gia Sstuthern College. 4 Features Reporter fs r OUTLOOK. 4: Honor (iraduate: Valedictorian: Senior Super- lative. RAYMOND A FF.RGL SON DEBBIE FIELDS SANDSPl R. 4 CHARLES EDWARD FLU IT. JR Drafting Club. Vice-President 4: Foot- ball. 2. JAMES PATRICK FOLSOM JAN ELIZABETH FOLSOM Mar- chin' Cats. 1.2. 3.4. MANOR B FOLSOM. Ill IIMOTHY W EBB FOLSOM Who's Who Among American Hi h School Students. 4: Georgia Merit Scholar. 4; Beta Club. 2. 3. 4; 1 del UN. 4: Aca- demic B wl. 4 District Spelling Con- test. Literary Events. 4: Hom r Gradu- ate. PAUL FORNES Honor Guard. 3.4 PHILIP B. FRAISER DECA.4. LAMAR FRAZIER ILLINOIS FREELOVE. JR VIARY FULTON LORI Jit. GARRETT Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents. 3. 4: Society of Distinguished American High School Students. 3. 4: Who's Who in Foreign Languages. 3: National High Scht ol Award for Excel- lence. 4. University of Georgia Certifi- cate of Merit. 3: Most Outstanding Sophomore English Student. 2: Most Outstanding Junior English Student. 3: Most Outstanding Female Junior His- tory Student. 3: DAR History Award. 3: DAR Gt od Citizenship Award. 4; Ql ILL AND SCROLL. 3. 4. District Literary Events. Girls Essay: Second Place. 3: Third Place. 4: Food Nutrition Council. 2; Beta Club. 2. 3. 4; SANDS- PL R Staff. 3. 4. Editor. 4. Governor's Honors Program Semi-Finalist. 3: Honor Graduate. PE AR LI I M GATLIN F uture Homemakers of America; PAMS Club; Chorus I ELECTA DIANE GIBBS DC I; VIC A; I BLA: PAMS Club. Senior Attendant. Chorus. I. 2. 3. 4; Revellers. 3.4 ROBERT GIBSON PAL LA SL SAN GOMBAS FBI A. I. 2. 3. 4: MtHkJ) Officer's Wives Schol- arship; L niversitv of Georgia Certifi- cate of Merit. 3; Honor Graduate. PI I RA GOOD SHARON LYNN GORBY Foreign Language Club. 2. 3; Tennis. 3. SANDSPL. R. 3.4; Honor Graduate. ALINE COSIER JOHNNY GRAHAM IANETTEJERANE GRAHAM Band I Drum Major. 2: DECA. 3. 4. Miss Flame. 4. JL DY ELAINE GRANT Who's Who Among American High School Students. 4. Society of Distinguished American High School Students. 4. National High Scht ol Award for Excel- lence: W ho’s W ho in Foreign Lan- guages. 3; Foreign Language Club. 2. 3; PAMS Club, treasurer. 4: Science C lub. I: I BLA. 2.3.4: VOT.4; Home- rt om Representative. I. 2. 3; Sopho- more Class Secretary. Junior Class Vice-President. Senior Class Secretarv; Decorations Committee for Prom and Pageant. 3. JIMMY L. GRAY. JR Al BERT LOUIS GREEN ROBI RI ALEC GREENE Football 1.2.3 4 DECA.4 SHARON LEE GREENE Gover- nor's Honors Nominee. 3: Marchin Cals. I. 2.3.4: Twirler. 3.4. ROGER ALLEN GROVER BRANTI.I Y DAVISGRt BB Base- ball. 3: Key C lub. 4 PA I IY BELINDA GUESS DE Club Sweetheart. 4. GARY PAUL GUTHRIE Key Club. 2. 3; Lcttcrmen Club, 2. 3. 4; Fel- lowship of Christian Athletes. 2; F� � ot- ball. I. 2. 3. 4; Best Offensive Lineman. 4; Florida limes Union All South Cieorgia. 4. DIERDRA LYNN HACKWORTH Varsity Cheerleader. 3. 4 Captain. 4. USA DIANE HAGAN STEVEN W HALL Key Club. 4 Football. I. 2: Baseball. I Wrestling learn. 2. 3. 4. Most Improved Wrestler. 2; Most Valuable W restler. 4; First Place W inner Southwest Macon Tour- nament: Third Place in Tallahassee lournament: Fourth Place in Region I- AAA Tournament SUSAN CAROL HAMILTON Band. I. 2. 3.4: Uib Band. 3. PA TTY JOAN HAMPTON GREGORYALDEN HARBIN VTCA Club. 2. 3. 4. Parliamentarian. 3: • Reporter. 4 Key (Tub. 2. 3. 4. Vice- President. 4. Treasurer. 3; Food Nutri- tion Council. 2; Sophomore Class Presi- dent; Junior Class President; Senior Class President Region Winner. Javcee Goi d Citizenship Award. 4: Photogra- pher for OUTLOOK. 3. 4: Senior Superlative. MARIAN ELIZABETH HARPER Beta Club. 2. 3. 4 Foreign Language Club. 2: I BLA. 3; Varsity Cheerleader. 2. 3. 4. Chaplain. 4. Who's Who Among American High Schi ol Cheerleaders. 3. 4. GLORIA JEAN HARRIS Sopho- more Attendant. 2. JULIA DARLENE HARRIS CYNTHIA HART VICA.3.4 DOROTHY VORIECE H A R I VIC A. 2. 3.4 MICHAEL W. HAR T JAMES E HARTMAN Varsity Football. 1.13.4: Basketball. I. 2. 3. 4 GAIL LOUISE HAYS ALLEN HIM A YAK I AN Transfer- red from Iran. 4: President. Freshman Class; President. Sophomore ( lavs. EMMA REGINIA HENRY MALCOLM G. HENRY THELMA DARLENE HERNDON JEFFREY M HERRIN WANDA GEN ESA HESTER DCT Club. 4: PAMS Club. 4 DELORES ALDEAN HEZF.KIAN RICHARD NELSON HOLCOMBE Key Club. 2. 3. 4: Leltcrmcn Club. 2. 3: Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 2. 3; Baseball. I: Fiiotball. I. 2. 3. GORDON MICHAEL HOPKINS NJROTC. I. 2. 3: Drill Team: Most Outstanding Drafting Student: First Place in Region Architectural Drafting Contest. BETTY JEAN HOUSE Varsity Cheerleader. 3.4 DARYL HOUSE JERALD HOWARD Valdosta Table Tennis Champion. 3. HOWARDG HUGHES NJROTC. 3.4: Drill Team Commander. 4 JAMESC HUGHES LISA K HUGHES I RVIN RF.X HUTCHINSON DARRYL MINOSO IRVIN DCT. 4: Football. I: Homeriiom Representa- tive. 2. 3: Senior Vice-President. 4: CRACKLINGS Staff. 2. JOSEPH EDWARD IVANSCO DECA. 3.4: OUTLOOK. 4 CAROLYN LALF.TA JAMES KAREN DEOFIDA JAMES VOT. 4. I BLA. 3.4 FBLA Attendant. 4 DANIEL ALAN JARAMILLO Wrestling Team. 3.4 GEORGE RANDOLPH JEFFERY Beta Club. 4; Marchin Cats. I. 2. 3. 4 Concert A Band. I: Symphonic Band. 2. 3. 4; Jazz Band. 3. 4: Swing Choir. 4. Tex Mullis Memorial Loyallv Award. 4: OUTLOOK Staff. 4 CAROLYN D. JOHNSON ELLEN A L. JOHNSON JAMES ANTHONY JOHNSON Community Boosters Support Senior Activities I.ARRY GENE JOHNSON LINDA FAYE JOHNSON PERRY LEE JOHNSON I IRIS A ANNE JOHNSON SAGE dub. 2; FBI.A. 4: OUTLOOK Staff. 4 National Journalism Society 4: Spirit Bund. I: Marchin' Cats. 2. 3. 4; Fife Corps. 2. WANDA JACQUELINE JOHNSON LARRY D. JONES DEC A. 3.4. MARK J JONES Marchin Cats I. OLIVIA I.YNETTE JONES FREDERICK L. JOYCE JOHN MARTIN JLBERT FRED ERIC KACHELHOFER FBI A. 3. 4 Bo n State. 3: OUTLOOK Cartoonist. 4 RUSSELL GREER KEENER Mar- chin’ Cals. 3.4. STEVEN CHESTER KELLER BRENDA JOYCE KELLEY SHERYL ANN KELLEY Science Award. I. Band. I. 2. 3. 4: Color Guard Captain. 4: Director’s Award. 4: Society of Distinguished American High School Students: Bat Girl. 2. 3. KAREN TERESA KING DF.C'A. 3. 4. NANCY ELIZABETH KING VIC A. 3.4 LINDA SUE KLEIN HONEY LEE LANCASTER JAC’QL elini anthenet law. RI M E PAMS C lub. 4 PHYLLIS ELAINE LEWIS Mar- chin'Cals. 1.2. 3.4. RAY LLOYD Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes. 3. 4: Varsity Football. 2. 3. 4: Football Scholarship to University of Southern Mississippi DEBRA LYNN LONG Marchin’ Cats. 1.2.3. 4: Section Leader. 4 ROBERT LYNCH Varsity Football. 3.4; Track Team. 3. MIC HAEL BARRY MAIR Varsity Football. 4: Baseball Team. 4. PA I RICIAN ELAINE MAZION BERNADETTE MCBURROUGH ST I VII MCCLARY LAWRENCE E. MCDANIEL SANDRA FAYE MCDANIEL SI SAN KAY MCDONALD Stu- dent C ouncil. 1.2. 3. 4. Vice-President. 4: Marchin’Cats. 1.2. 3. 4; Flag Corps. 2.3.4. Co-Captain. 4. HERMAN McDOUGAL JOHN C. McEADY.JR LAURA JEAN McGROGAN FBI A. 4 ANTHONY J McKinnon ROY V McQl AIG. JR Basketball leam. I: Baseball Team. 1.2. BARBARA McQU EEN (’KRISTINA ANN MEAD I mver- sits of Georgia Certificate of Merit: Who’s Who in Foreign Languages. 3. 4: French Award. 3. 4; Foreign Language C lub. 3. 4 Secretary Treasurer. 4; Bela Club. 3.4: Honor Graduate. KAREN DENISE MEEKS JERRY IRA MILLER I IN RENEE MILLER M ARK P MINK Key Club. 3.4 ALICE MARIE MITCHELL SANDSPUR. 4. GEORGE STUART MOORE DCT C lub. 2.3.4: VICA Club. 2.3.4. LINDA FAYE MOORE MICHAEL T MORRELL SANDS- Pl R.4 NJROTC .4 ( ASSANpR A I I AINI MORRIS Who’s Who Aiming American High School Students. 4: Student Council. I. 2: PAMS Club. President. 4: Science Club. Secretary. I: Cheerleader. I. 4; Freshman Homecoming Representa- tive: Spirit Band. I: Marchin’Cats Flag Corps. 2. 3. CYNTHIA SUE MORRIS DCT. 3. 4. VICA. 3.4; Spirit Band. I. Marchin’ Cats Flag Corps. 3. 4: Concert A Band. I; Concert B Band. 2 SANDRA DEE MORRIS Spirit Band. I. Marchin’Cats Flag Corps. 2.3. Mr Ben Belue, a member of two booster groups, shares a moment of pride with his son. W ildcat quarterback Buck Belue. dents. 4. Marchin Cats. I. 2. 3. 4: Beta Club. 2. 3. 4: Honor Graduate. CHRISTINA FREDDIE NIJEM TIMOTHY PAUL NORRIS VICA Iennis. 1. 3. 4; Softball. 2: Volleyball. 2: Homeroom Representative. I. 2: SANDSPUR. 4; QUILL AND SCROLL. 4 IX)NNA MARII MANER RONALD V MART IN. JR FBI.A Parliamentarian: Pep Club. I. 2; Span- ish (Tub. I: Football. 2: Baseball. 3. 4. Homeroom Representative. I. 2. 3: I bird Place in FBLA Region Meet in Executive Office Training: VOT Stu- dent of the Year. 4. MILTON BRYANT MARTIN. Ill Football. I: Tennis. 2: Homeroom Rep- resentative. 3: Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3. 4; Honor Guard. 3: Precussion Section larader. 4: l.ah Band. 4: Debate Team. 4; DE Club Silver Merit Award. 4. LESLIE MASON Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3.4 MARGARET LEWIS MATHIS - BOBBY MAYER JR Soviets of Distinguished American High School Students. 4: Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3. 4: lab Band. 3. I INDAGAII MOTES SUSAN MARY MULARSKI DECA.4: Foreign Language (Tub. 4. BRIAN KEITH MULLIS DEC A. 3: VICA. 4: President of Drafting Section: First Place VICA Job Interview at rhomasville. II RRI ANN NASH Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Stu- dents. 3. 4: Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students. 3. 4; Who’s Who in Foreign Language. 3: National High School Award for Excellence. 4 (uris’ Stale. 3: Food Nutrition Council. 2: Beta (Tub. 2. 3. 4: Secretary. 4; SANDSPUR 3; QUILL AND SCROLL. 3: Honor Graduates AMY ANNETTE NEW Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents. 4. National High School Award for Excellence. 4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- Reporter. 3: DECA.4. PATRICIA ANN NORSWORTHY FBLA. 3.4: VOT. 4. JOHN OLEN PADGETT Student Council. I. 2: DEC A. 4: Tn-Hi-Y. 2. 4. Marching Band. I. 2. 3. 4. Section Leader. 3. 4: Symphonic Band. I. 2. 3. 4 Brass Ensemble. 4: Eighth District GMEA Clinic Band: Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents. 3.4 SL SAN ELIZABETH PAINTER Student Council. I. 2. 3. 4: Homeroom Representative. 4; Drama (Tub. 3: Stu- dent Council Parliamentarian. 4. Mar- chin’ Cats Senior of the Year Award: CRACKLINGS Staff. I Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3. 4; Symphonic Band. 3. 4. Concert Band. 1.1: F lag Corps. 2.3.4. DIANE PAOLETTI Beta Club. 2. 3. 4: Interact 3. President: Basketball. I. 2. 3: Best Defensive Basketball Player. 2. All Tournament Team Basketball. 3: MARTHA KATHERINE PARKER Foreign Language Club. I; Drama dub. 4 DENISE LOUIS! PAR MELEE I Bl A. 3.4 TERESA DIANE PARRISH VOT. 4 FRANK PATTERSON 1. MAN I EL PAYTON Homeroom Representative. I. 2. 3.4 Student Coun- cil. 4. Sophomore Class Vice-President: Boys’ State. 3: Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3.4 GERALD CARL PAYTON Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Award. 4; Track. 2. 3; Clark College Rowland Scholar- ship. Nominated to Clark College Sum- mer Program. 4: Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3. 4: Symphonic Band. 3.4 LOUIS PEAK CATHERINE WINNEFERD PEEK ING TON FBLA. 4 Senior Directory KATHLEEN HANES PERKINS Gymnaxtic . I. PEGGI ANN PERRY Spirit Band Drum Major. I: Marchin' Cats. 2: DE Reporter: VOT President. 4: FBLA Secretary. 4: Homeroom Representa- tive. I. 2. 3: Yearbook Representative. 1. 2: Homecoming Representative. 2: Spirit Band Award. I: Miss Valdosta High School. 3. WILLIAM T. PIKE JAMES STEVEN PITTS DECA. 3. 4: FBI.A. Historian. 4: DEClub: Histo- rian. 4. MARK ALAN POWELL Key C lub. 3. 4: Basketball. Most Valuable Player. I: Baseball. 3.4: Best Defensive Player. 3: Co-Captain. 4; Band Honor Guard. 2.3. I.ISA ELAINE PRICE Student. 2: OUTLOOK Staff. 3.4. SII A R RON ANNETTE PUGH PAMS Club. 4: Homeroom Representa- tive. 4. Valdosta High School Choir. I. 2.3.4 ELISABETH A REDDICK Span- ish Student of the Year. I. 2. 3: Gover- nor’s Honors Program. 3: DE Student of the Year. 4. Who’s Who in Foreign l anguages. 2. 3: Who's Who Among American High School Students. 4: DE Reporter. 3; DE Secretary. 4: Beta Club. 2. 3.4; f oreign Language Club. I. 2. 3: University of Georgia Merit Scholar. 3: Presidential Scholarship for Excellence. 4: Honor Graduate. WILLIAM I REDFIELD Wres- tling. 3.4. LANA KRISTIN REDISH Mar- chin’ Cats. I. 2. 3. 4; Section Leader. 4. Symphonic Band. 3.4. IX)NNA LEIGH REED SANDS- PI R. 4 PAISY I.AVERNE REVILES Val- dosta High School Choir. I. 2.3.4. DAVID LEROY RHOADES DANNY EUGENE RICKMAN I ootball. I. 2. 3. 4 KENNETH FARE RIDLEY Set- 1 ond Place in VICA Skilled Olvmpics. 4; I hird Place. 3 GWENDOLYN DELORES ROBIN- SON Future Homemakers of Amer- ica Club. 2: Elks Representative in Drama Competition. Third Place. 4. HENRY ROBINSON LOURDES MARIA RODRIGUEZ Foreign language Club. I. 2: SAGE Club. I: Tennis. I. 2. 3. 4 Homeroom Representative. 2: Marchin' Cats. I. 2. 3.4: Spirit Trophy in I enms. 4. SI EVEN JOSEPH SALETTA ANNE EI.IZABETH SALTER VICA Club. 3. 4: Gymnastics. 2. 3: Stale VICA Convention. 4. JO LYNN SALTER, Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents. 3: FBLA. 3. 4: Treasurer. 3. 4: Beta Club. 4; Band. I. 2: Homeroom Representative. I: Miss Spirit of Senior Class; Senior Superlative. HENRY PARRISH SANDERS - Football. I. 2. 3.4. JOHN WARREN SAPP Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents: Society of Distinguished Ameri- can High School Students: Early Admissions Program; Beta Club. 2. 3.4. MIC MAI I KEVIN SAYRE Key Club. 4. Football. I. 2; Baseball. 4. THERESA C. SCHWARTZ RUSSELL SCOTT SCRUGGS Kcv Club. 3. 4 Football. I. 2. 3. 4. W'res- iling. 2. 3: Most Loyal in Football. 4. STEVEN JEFFERY SHAPIRO Foreign Language Club. I: FBLA. 2. 3. 4. Vice-President. 3. President. 4. Slate Vice-President. 3: Student Council. 4 SUZANNE ANNETTESHARMON Band. I. 2. 3. 4. Flag Corps. 2. 3. 4; VOT. 4; First Runner-Up in Miss Val- dosta High School Beauty Pageant. 4. RANDY BRIAN SHARP Football. I: Varsity IxttermcnClub. I. JAMIE KAREEN SHAW SANDS- PUR.4: DEC A. 4 CAS SHEARIN Most Improved English Student. 4. Band. I. 2. 3. 4; Homeroom Representative. 3 VEARY E SHEPHERD ROBIN KEITH SHERMAN STEPHANIE JUNE SHERMAN BERNICE SHIVER FBLA. 4: VICA. 4 CRAIG SIMMONS Lettermen Club. 2.3.4: Football. I. 2.3.4 IX)RIS SIMS HARRY L.SINGLETON DARRELL W AYNE SIRMONS Kev Club. 4. Lettermen Club. 2. 3. 4: Football. I. 2. 3.4. LINDA SKIPPER CYNTHIA C EC I ELL E SLOAN Student Council. 2: VICA. 4 SUSAN KARI N SLOAN VICA. 2. 3.4: FBLA. 2. DEBORAH SMITH FHA: VICA: PAMS: Cheerleader. 1.2.3 I RANCES ELOISE SMITH Span- ish Merit Award: Most Outstanding Spanish Student. 3: Spanish Certificate of Honor. 3. 4; Who’s Who in Foreign l anguages: Foreign Language Club. 3. 4; Who’s Who in Foreign Languages: Foreign Language Club. 3. 4: Publicity Officer. 4: Beta Club. 4 OU I LOOK. 3. 4: Features Editor. 3: Editor. 4: QUILL AND SCROLL: Homeroom Repre- sentative: Who’s W'ho Among Ameri- can High School Students. 4. RUSSELL TEN NISON SMITH CHARLES RATLIFF SPl RLOCK DECA; Vice-President. 3.4. MARK STEEDLEY Top Five Stu- dents in Band. 3: Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3; Band Manager for Marchin’ Cals. 3. SHELLI STEIDINGER VICA. 3: Homecoming Queen. CLEMENTINE STEPHENS JAMNE LARUE STEPHENS MONTI VIRGINIA STEPHENS OUTLOOK. 3. 4: Editor. 4: Marchin’ Cats. 1.2. 3.4. DORIS STEWART PHYLLIS STEWART Basketball. 3. 4. CLYDE ELAINE STOKES ELIZABETH DIANE STONE MYRON E. STOUFFER Marchin’ Cats. I. 2.3.4. CYNTHIA STOVALL - Data Proc- essingClub: Band. 1.2.3. SHARONSTRAUCHTER ALLEN L. STRICKLAND VICA. 3.4. CHARLES LEO STRICKLAND Jazzmen Club. President. 4 SAGE Club. Treasurer: Tri-Hi-Y Club. Trea- surer; VICA Club. 3: Student Council. 3. ELEANOR CLAIRE STRICKLAND Marchin’ Cals Rifle Corps. I. 2. 3. 4: Section Leader. 4 CEDRIC C. STROUD SYDNEY STUART Tri-Hi-Y Club. I: Gymnastics. I. 2. 3. 4: Homeroom Representative. 2. 3: Transferred From Toledo. Ohio. I: Member of Junior Auxiliary at Hospital. I. 2. 3.4. DAVID K. SWINDELL LIVIA WYNN OKUMA TATUM IXT Club. 4: VICA Club. 4; Marchin Cats Flag Corps. 1.2: Concert A Band. 1.2. BOBBY REX IAYLOR DECA 3. 4; Student of the Year. 3: President. 4. DONALD SEBASTIAN THOMAS SHARON BENITA THOMAS PAMS Club. 4. VICA. 4; Homeroom Representative. MICHAEL SCOTT THOMPSON DECA. 4. Football. 2: DE. Third in Stale Chapter Free Enterprise Pro- ject”: Society of Distinguished Ameri- can High School Students. 4. JAMIE LYNN TOOTLE Home- room Representative. I. 2: Twirler. Spirit Band. I: Feature Twirler. Mar- chin’ Cats. 2. 3. 4 Section Leader. 4; Baseball Bat Girl. I. 2. 3.4: Co-Captain. 3: Captain. 4: First Runner-Up in Miss Valdosta High School Beauty Pageant. 3: Key Club Sweetheart. 4. GREGORY MARK TURNER Var- sity Football. 1.3.4. DEBRA IREASETYLER KAREN ANN TYLER FBLA. 4: Reporter: VOT. 2. 3.4 SHEILA LYNN VALLEE JOSEJ. VELEZ-RIVERA MICHAEL EDWARD VIA BSCS. 2: Pep Club. 2: AFJROTC. 2: Y Club. 4: Y Club Projects Chairman: FBLA. 4: Industrial Arts. 3: Debate Team. 3. ROBERT MICHAEL WALLACE TERESA DIANE WALTERS I BLA. 3. 4. VOT. 4: VICA. 4; Attended Georgia Stale FBLA Confer- ence in Atlanta: Received Certificate of Appreciation in I BLA: Marchin’ Cats Rifle Corps. I. 2. 3. 4: Concert A Band. 3. NANCY A. WARNER Marchin’ Cats. I. 2. 3.4: Concert Band. 1.2. 3. SHARON DENISE W ARREN JULIENNE DELL WARRICK KENNETH WASHINGTON Foot- ball. 4: Track Team. 3.4. WAYNE WASHINGTON KERRY LEE WATTS LISA WEEKS SANDSPUR. 3: Salutatorum. Honor Graduate. ROBERI WESLEY WETHERING- ION DECA. Treasurer: Key Club. 4. Sophomore ( lavs T rcasurer. 11 RRI DIANE WEI HI RING ION Marchin’Cats. 1.2. 3.4. DAVID JAMES WHITE Kev (Tub. 4. Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Best Offensive Player. 4: Scholarship to I niversity of Georgia for Baseball. 4: Drafted by Chicago W hite Sox. DARRYL KEITH WHITLOCK DANNY WHITT BRENDA KAYE WILLIAMS I ARE WILLIAMS Valdosta High School Chorus. Tenor Section Leader. 4. Marchin’Cats. JI ARI WILLIAMS KATHARINE HUGGIE WILLIAMS VICA. 4 1.1 ONARDCHARI.ES WILLIAMS MARK FREDERICK WILLIAMS National Spanish Merit Award. Who's W ho in Foreign Languages: Honor (iraduate. MICHAEL WILLIAMS Valdosta High School Chorus. I. 2. 3. 4: Bas and Baritone Section Leader: President: Ja zmen (Tub. 4: Gentlemen's Club: Marchin’ Cats. VANESS JOYCE WILLIAMS W INS I ON WILLIAMS ( HAD DIWAYNE WILSON I ootball. 1.2. 3.4 MARY 1.01 ISI WISSFR I French II Award. I: Foreign Language Club. 4: Girls’ State. 3: Foreign Language Drama Contest at Agnes Scott. 3. 4: Model United Nations at Valdosta State College. 3.4. DIANA L. WOLFF MARY W(X)DS AI.I.EN WORTHY Football. I. 2. 3. 4: Best Defensive Back. 3: Spirit Award. 4; Basketball. I. 2. 3: Most Valuable Player: Track Team. CURTIS WRIGHT Football. 2. 3.4: Best Defensive Lineman: Lineman of the Week. Wrestling. 3. 4: Most Improved Wrestler. RANAY ALFEARR WRIGHT PAMS Club. 4; Cheerleader. 2. While Teachers Hone Minds Other Workers Guard Health While teachers worked in classes to hone students minds, background personnel worked to guard their health. Helen La Ffartha. a dietician, supervised a large staff of cooks and servers. According to Mrs. La Ffartha. the participation of students in the school's lunch program has increased five to seven percent in the past four years. Students have choices of foods in three different lunch lines, four counting salads. Cost of stu- dent lunches is forty-five cents. In the mornings a skeletal cus- todial staff moved about the school to keep carpets swept and restrooms clean. But in the after- noon. Robert Brown, head of the custodial staff, arrived, and these workers started intensive cleaning — day after day.__________________ Puke's Pholo TOP: Robert Brown, head of the school’s cleaning staff, takes time to pose with his staff. F RONT ROW: Lottie Orr. Karen Smith. Sharron Brown. Vera Mae Ponder. BACK ROW: Robert Brown. Mabel Lumpking. Tiva Br ant. Essie Ftowell. ABOVE: Lunchroom director. Helen La Ffartha and her staff come out of the kitchen long enough to pose for a picture. FRONT ROW: Gloria Edmonson. Vera Marsh. Rachel Perry. Ernestine Jackson. Reedis Bacon. Alice Kicr BAC K ROW Helen La Ffartha. Lowell Cowart. Thelma Bloodworth. Annie Arrington. Cathy Coffey. Josephine Nieves. Gladys Carren. Lucille Davis. Betty Morrison. Bobbv Brown. Minnie Howard. Cora Watts. Grace Johnson. 260 Spread h Diane Pao elli Large Instructional Staff Guides Learning r While custodians and lunchroom keptW school clean and prepared food for twenty-three hundred students and one-hundred plus teachers and supporj peri sonnel, the main business of the school instruction went on in every nook and cranny. jvianv reacnei s .a.iec. ... ..aw pictures made Some of thel same people did not give any data for the teacher directory. Therefore, the SANDSPUR staff decided to take this space to salute all ol them and to let teachers meet some of Ute people they did not know during school term. English Sarah Dean Adams Connie Benson Jan Burns Lynn Coin Keith Cowne Joyce Lewis Kathy Hill Brenda Hood Wonnie LeFiles Marilyn McKinney Dunne Pitts M.eigh Pulliam Waller Salter Marty Sutton F.loise Terry Mabel Wolinski. Chairman Debbie Wright m 'rice Arring airman ' Math Mary Price Arrington Charlie Davis Nick llvder Margaret Jordan [ Carole McMillan Elaine Pilcher Katherine Rickman Mike Rogers. Chai Mary Ann Saliba Kathy Sheeley Jean Tarpley Madonna Terrv RoberTa Wetherington Peggy Wilkes Science Jim Burroughs Earle Blanton John Fisher Henry Grudzien Ed Jones Sarah Jone Julian LeFiles. Chairman Martha Smart Richard Sturdevant Billy Taylor Kaye Thau Debbie Tomlinson Social Studies Barbara Barnes Jess Booth John Booth Jennifer Brown Kelly Dees Tom Finland Gwen Hall Marieh Johnson Bonnie Loyless Jim Landrum Lindsey Mason Melanie Muggridge Roger Rome Jimmy Taw Mildred Wisenbaker. Chairman Naval Science Walter Sharp. Chairman Sam Wright Home Economics Ossie Ash. Chairman Jan Barrow Sandra Davis Business Education Ken F.ldridge Barbara Edmondson Leah Bischof Carol Irwin Pam Kelly Josie Thomas Hilda Spurlock. Chairman Vocational Isaiah Isom Wayne Sapp Timothy Bollman William Harper Joe Williams Bryan Ellington Edward Cannmgton Georgia Jenkins Nancy Pearson Levy Tay lor Norman Green James Bridges. Chairman Patsy Smith Mary Jane Taylor Jerry Pilcher. Chairman foreign Language Duane Pitts Sharon Gandy Pat Walden. Chairman Physical Education Charles Tarpley. Chairman Jerry Don Baker Kaye Brooks Lounelle Robinson Freddie Waters Norman Sainz Band and Chorus Conrad Driggers Rick Kimmel Mike Chapman. Chairman Mark Jeffery Ann Jeffery Herman Ravels, Individual Advancement Sanjji Johnson Elizabeth Wilkins Sylvia Evans, Chairman Jam es Drew Um-er Education Butch Brooks. Chairman Boh Bolton Jack Rudolph Grief Death Visits School, Wears Varied Guises Death did not take a holiday at Valdosta High School this year. In early November the faculty and students learned with shock and surprise of the death of Mrs. Georgia Jenkins, who had worked for one entire year and almost another quarter as cosme- tology teacher. Mrs. Jenkins had known for some time that she had cancer. But she had continued to work until a few days before her death. Mr. Julian LeFiles, chairman of the science department for the past nine years, also taught sum- mer school until the day before his death. On Saturday. July 15, 1978. Mr. LeFiles went outside to enjoy a beautiful day. He waved to a neighbor and without warn- ing dropped, felled by a heart attack. Like Mrs. Jenkins, he also knew that he had a serious illness. But he chose to defy it. Students, teachers, and the community mourned when, on the morning of November 19. 1977. the old Valdosta High School on Williams Street burned. People stood around and cried without restraint while fire- men worked to control the blaze. Among the mourners was Princi- pal Lloyd Mims. Although he worked at the old school for only two years. Mr. Mims said. “I loved that old school. MRS. GEORGIA JENKINS These young ladies were Mrs. Jenkins sludenls in 1976-1977. MR JULIAN LEFILES Mr. LeFiles helps a student during spring regis- tration. 262 263 ( • ’V� ... '• I« V •f ■ . X ’v?v ' ' V' .VJ 'jTa' V'.w A’3 ' 'rlvS • • - ' .'•' • ’ w ’ - .' ’ • ’ . -J‘ -. . Li • � I.. 1 . Jw’r..v V . • K , V v ,4v ■ i- 7i r •-'' £'• ii' «s.-‘ . - ;aV K .rhisJ f-. . v' r -. ' v • • • • i. K; 7,C-Mi. V : . V . 7 ’%. � ■ : v tvy :';V - . ,Vl -