Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Every Student Sets His Style Every part of school life reflected individual creativity and style. From the sports arena to the classroom, students found a wide variety of outlets for their creativity. Young men like John Bond, Tony Blasetti, and Harvey Carter really got it on on the gridiron. Behind the solid blocking of Tony and Harvey, John was able to scramble and pass for hundreds of yards. In the vocational department, students learned a great many skills. Troy Black's skill in welding helped him win district honors in that field. Odell Griffin showed his style in drafting. By drawing plans for buildings and homes, Odell won the honor of Valdosta High Draftsman of the Year. Some students chose to shine in the business department. Teresa Gilbert won an award for her speed and skill in taking shorthand. Dana Swindle won honors for her typing ability. Other students learned such skills as keypunching, accounting, and using other business machines. In the classroom, other students took the lead. Ruling families such as the Farleys, the Eaneses, and the Taorminas took a lion’s share of honors. David New also won a great honor, the coveted title, valedictorian. TOP, RIGHT: Freshman Brenda Bonner sets type on a mimeograph machine in graphics BOTTOM, RIGHT Senior quarterback John Bond gels ready to throw a pass against Crisp County OPPOSITE PAGE Junior Betsy Mathes prepares an injection tor a patient in health occupations class 4 — Spread by Debbie Rose —

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Dedication Goes to Sweet Lady She’s the sweetest lady I’ve ever met.” She’s so energetic she just bounces off the wall.” She’s the best teacher I’ve ever had. Comments like these characterized the seniors’ opinions of Mrs. Peggy Wilkes. To win this student acclaim, Mrs. Wilkes painted signs with the junior class, coordinated the Miss Valdosta High pageant, drew angles, and solved proofs. When seniors met in the Little Theater on March 26, they did not forget any of the things Mrs. Wilkes has helped them with. They chose Mrs. Wilkes by secret ballot over four other nominees. When Debbie Rose announced the dedication to the school on May 8, all Mrs. Wilkes could say was, Tell all the seniors how sweet they are.” ABOVE Mrs Wilkes shows LeeAnne Griffin the next step on her geometry problem. BELOW: Mrs Wilkes congratulates the new Miss VMS. Kelly Schroer. at her crowning. 6