Van Alstyne High School - Panther Yearbook (Van Alstyne, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1983 volume:

1 RETHA SULLIVAN, EDITOR KARLA VINEYARD. ASSOCIATE EDITOR DEBORAH NANCE, SPONSOR MAKING TRACKS Administration Organizations Sports ........ Activities ... Seniors ....... Juniors ....... Sophomores Freshmen .... Junior High Elementary Advertising 2 THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL IS DEDICATED TO MRS. BRENDA BONNER The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself — Bulwer Mrs. Bonner is remembered by her students as being patient, helping, and understanding. She is always willing to help anyone who has a problem of any kind. When the Seniors were asked how they would always remember Mrs. Bonner, they said it was her special saying, I’m going to rip your lips offl” They will never forget A Tale of Two Cities, the book they thought they would never understand. We would all like to say Thank You” Mrs. Bonner for always being there. 3 Each moment of the year has its own beauty. A picture which was never seen And which will never be seen again. Ralph Waldo Emerson As editor of the Annual, I hope each of you will enjoy looking at this year's annual for now and many years to come. The Annual Staff has put a lot of work in this year’s annual and I hope we have captured the memories you wish to remember. I would like to thank Mrs. Nance for all her help. She has been a special friend. I would also like to give a special thanks to the members of the Annual Staff for putting up with me when the times got hard. I know I griped a lot so thanks for hanging in there. Thank You, 0 s Retha Sullivan Editor A This year Van Alstyne High School had its share of success, as well as, defeats. Even though we occasionally came up on the short end, our spirits and heads were always high because there was always a friend around to make our day seem brighter. Friendship is the source that kept each of us striving for those attainable goals. So, here's to FRIENDSHIP. 5 Through this school year, our athletics have prospered. All the clubs have shown much enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and team spirit. These pictures show the effort both teams and individuals have put out. We are proud of our teams, they have represented Van Alstyne extremely well. 6 We've learned a lot together through the years. We’ve shared smiles, laughter, and a few tears. We’ve wandered the halls and goofed off, too. These high school years are so precious and few. We’ve learned to laugh at our own mistakes. And that a little love is all it takes. We've studied and crammed for so many tests. But these high school years really are the best. 8 VAN ALSTYNE SCHOOL BOARD L. to R.s First Row. Mike Hynds, Mac Selby. Dave Bengston. Second Row. t. C. Umphress. Bob Cavender. James Flanery. Ron Blair. Van Alstyne Superintendent 10 Charles Williams HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Brenda Bonner English James Carter Social Science Athletics Marilyn Davis Homemaking Ed Griffin Band Counselor Mona Harrison Resource Kathy Mitchell Math Debbie Nance Business Art Olson Coop John Partin Science Jim Bob Puckett Social Science Athletics Wayne Smith Ag Mary Tooley English Jimmy Turner Ag John Wade Social Science Speech-Drama Mike Weatherly Math Athletics Hugh Veale Social Science Athletics 12 We would like to give a special thanks to some of the most important people of all: Vicki Fletcher-School Secretary. Linda Sullivan Superintendent's Secretary, and Mildred Veale-Tax Collector. JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Clara Chandler Sixth Grade Tina Collins Resource Leafy Denton Seventh Grade Will Hodges Eighth Grade Brenda Jenkins Secretary Carolyn Johnston Title I Reading J'Lynne Johnston Athletics Sylvia Lovelace Eighth Grade Karen Meachum Sixth Grade Kent Whitehead Seventh Grade t 13 ELEMENTARY FACULTY C. Bradley Teacher's Aide G. Denton 4th Grade B. Edwards Teacher's Aide S. Evans 3rd Grade M. Flesher 2nd Grade $. Irish 4th Grade N. McClain 1st Grade P. Morris 5th Grade N. Partin Kindergarten J. Pitman 2nd Grade E. Williams 1st Grade G. Wright 3rd Grade 14 Teachers at VAHS have many roles that they must play. Yet they do find the time to let themselves be captured on film. The Annual Staff appreciates the fine work and friendships that are made with many of the teachers at school. Coach Puckett looks concerned over his grade? Mr. Wade, You ought to be in pictures?” Mr. Turner. What are you doing? Coach Veale taking ap afternoon nap. James and the coaches, just hanging around. OH NOI” Mrs. Davis trying to give Vicki cooking lessons. SCHOOL HELPERS Lunchroom Manager- Jeanette Chapman Workers- Laurie Bjerk Dietlinde Cate Patricia Ireland Pat McTee Bus Drivers Glen Hamner J.G. Hamner Aubrey Ritchie Roberta Sprowl Kent Whitehead Custodians Carrie Barton Cathy Morrison Lukie Wesson Bonita Young Maintenance J. G. Hamner 16 ANNUAL STAFF First Row: L. to R.. K. Blair. L. Griffin, M. Weatherley. Second Row: W. Billups. K. Vineyard. (Asst. Editor). D. Nance (Sponsor). R. Sullivan (Editor). L. Cupit. Third Row: M. Arrington, T. Niell, C. Wright, L. McTee, K. Hawkins, S. Johnson. Fourth: J. Onstot. M. Rice. 18 You gotta be kidding! XJGTVN' Aiwictm aa xACanpm Progress Char 19 I told her not to take my picture. Just what I always wanted! STUDENT COUNCIL From Row. L. To R.: R. Medders-V. Pres.. B. Weber-Pres., L. Palmer-Sec.. W. Smith-Rep.. R. Sullivan Trea.. Second Row: C. Peeples. M. Hynds. M. Rice. R. Redden. K. Tucker. M. Tillett. Third Row: D. Dingman. B. Danver. M. Bell. C. Huffhines. T. Murley. L. Massey. Fourth Row: M. Riggins. T. Bengston. S. McTee. M. Tooley-Sponsor. A. Olson-Sponsor, L. Burton-Sponsor NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front Row. L. to R.: C. Olson-Pres.. M. Rice-V. Pres.. L. Childress-Sec.. T. Bengston-Trea.. D. Nance-Advisor. J. Partin-Advisor. B. Bonner-Sponsor. Second Row: R. Medders. W. Smith. L. Palmer. C. Peeples. M. Hynds. R. Redden. M. Tillett. M. Arrington. Third Row: K. Blair. L. Cupit. M. Hix. B. Danver. T. Neill. R. Redden. T. Murley. M. Arterbury. Fourth Row: L. Griffin. B. Weber. C. Offill. R. Sullivan. M. Bell. V. Sloan. D. Wesson. S. Edwards. M. Riggins. J. B. Puckett-Advisor 20 The National Honor Society was established at VAHS in 1982. It had 27 charter members and on December 16 it inducted 13 new members. Members must maintain an overall average of 90. This year the NHS has sponsored a bake sale and held its first annual Christmas party (picture at left) which was a success. We appreciate these students who work hard to keep their academic grades high. SPEECH AND DRAMA CLUB First Row. L. to R: L. Griffin- V. Pres.. J.Onstott-Pres., J. Wade-Sponsor, H. Wilson-Sec.. B. Danver-Mgr.. Second Row: T. McKinney. K. Umphress. D. Dingman. W. Smith, L. Childress. T. Neill. M. Rice. S. Cook. V. Smith. P. Hickson. S. Moody. G. McKinney. Third Row: J. Boddie. B. Richards. M. Spradling. J. Mays. S. Kislack. M. Bell. M. Riggins. D. Willoughby. S. Johnson. J. Wesson. Fourth Row: M. Key. R. Sullivan. D. Daniels. M. Hynds. P. Hickson. T. Johnson. H. Hunter. S. Russell. 22 SCIENCE CLUB Front Row. L. to R.= J. Partin-Sponsor. B. Weber-President. T. Bengston-V. President. L. Palmer-Secretary. W. Smith-Treasurer. M. Hynds. Second Row: T. Beaumont. H. Wilson. S. Cook. D. Willoughby. L. McTee. B. Hix. T. Hix. V. Sloan. L. Tucker. K. Noe. D. Wesson. Third Row: T. Murley. K. Loftice. M. Arrington. L. Childress. G. Lambert. C. Grisolia. D. Lewis. M. Apsey. M. Rice. J. Spencer. Fourth Row: D. Dingman. W. Billups. T. Neill. C. Wright. E. Cate. G. Lay. B. McCasland. J. Jay. L. Minchey. P. Fluff. CO-OP CLUB At Front Row. L. to R.: L. Massey-Treasurer. R. Skinner-President. B. Neill-Secretary. S. Watson. Second Row: J. Chitty-V. President. G. Madole. M. Douglass. L. Cupit. R. Aaron. J. Burk. B. Cook. 23 First Row L to R: Mr. Smith-Sponsor. T. Burns-V. Pres.. H. Adams-Reporter. T. Murley-Pres., K. Tucker-Sweetheart. M. Rice-Sec.. R. Redden-Sentinal. J. Holloway Treas.. Mr. Turner-Sponsor. Second Row- J. Jay. S. McTee, T. Giles. C. Love. S. Watson. K. Noe, R. Skinner. B. McCasland. G. Lay. Third Row- J. Aiken. A. Arterbury. S. Burk. J. Owenby. M. Grisolia. T. Alexander. C. Haker. P. Hickson. C. Mosby. J. Rowell. B. Stacks. Fourth Row- A. Williams. S. Campbell. E. Cate. D. Flanery. B. Moffet, J. Sprowl, C. Tate. S. Aly, C. Huffines. D. Minchey, S. Chandler. A. Bailey. P. Spice. Fifth Row- T. Johnson. S. Edwards. H. Hunter. J. Burk. A. Wise. B. Neill. D. Neill. S. Williamson. K. Alexander. J. Walsh. L. Massey. FHA First Row L to R: D. O’Neal. J. Perry. G. Myers, G. Cook. S. Kislack. H. Wilson-Sec., D. Daniels-Pres.. Mrs. Davis-Sponsor. M. Hynds-Treas.. M. Arrington-V. Pres.. M. Halliburton. D. Walls. K, Umphress, Second Row- J. Willens. T. Beard, B. Richards. K. Vineyard. S. Cook, W. Billups. L. Spradling. A. Ritchie. S. Stewart. C. Dodson. C. Wright. C. Reynolds. Third Row- T. Beaumont. W. Smith. M. Tillett. K. Blair. B. Danver. L. Murphey, L. Tucker. K. Hawkins. M. Arterbury, P. Huff. A. Blanton. G. Lambert. S. Forehand. V. Sloan, S. Johnson. P. Hickson. R. Sullivan. M. Hynds. D. Willoughby, M. Riggins. T. Kerber. 24 U.I.L. PARTICIPANTS Sitting L. to R: W. Billups. W. Smith. B. Danver. H. Wilson. M. Riggins. L. Palmer. M. Rice. K. Loftice. M. Tillett, K. Tucker. C. Wright. Middle Row. L. to R: M. Hynds. M. Weatherley. M. Apsey. J. Mays. T. Johnson. M. Spradling. J. Onstott. M. Arrington. A. Arterbury. D. Lewis, C. Grisolia. L. Griffin. Back Row: L. to R: S. Russell. D. Dangman. M. Litchford. C. Olson, M. Bell. T. Bengtson. T. Murley, C. Of fill. (Not Pictured. Lori Cupit) PROJECT G.L.A.D. Front Row. Sitting L. to R: M. Tillett. M. Weatherley. M. Arrington. Middle Row. Sitting L. to R= B. Bonner Sponsor. W. Smith. L. Palmer. L. Griffin. Standing L. to R. J. Partin-Sponsor. A. Arterbury. C. Offill. M. Rice. C. Peeples. T. Bengtson. J. Wade-Sponsor. VAHS DRILL TEAM The Drill Team this year was lead by Captain Kristi Blair, 1st Lieutenant LaTonya Blanton, Lieutenant Retha Sullivan, and Lieutenant Laura Childress. We would like to thank our sponsor Mrs. Kathy Mitchell for all her very hard work. Bottom Row. L. to R.: L. Childress-Lt.. R. Sullivan-Lt., LaTonya Blanton-lst Lt.. Kristi Blair-Capt. Second Row: L. Murphy. P. Huff. W. Billups. H. Wilson. M. Hynds. M. Hix. D. Lynch. C. Reynolds. B. Danver. Third Row: P. Hickson-Manager. A. Moore. C. Wright. C. Slaughter. L. Willoughby. S. Cook, L. Evans. M. Halliburton. A. Ritchie. D. Smith, M. Weatherley. K. Mitchell-Sponsor. 26 This is a good place for a stickupl BAND OFFICERS L to R L. Griffin. J. Onstott. M. Grisolia BAND L to R 1st Row- D. O’Neal. B. Shelby. J. Atkins. D. Lewis. S. Stewart. L. Spradling. L. Griffin. 2nd Row S. Moody. J. Dozalek. J. Denton. C. Grisolia. B. Burk. 3rd Row- J. Onstott. M. Ferguson. D. LaFollet. D. Moody. M. Williams. J. Flanson. 4th Row- L. Bjerk. T. Lamson. T. Murley. D. Bengtson. M. Moody. B. Mosby. M. Apsey 27 Majorette Dana O’Neal 28 DRILL TEAM AND BAND CANDIDS JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Jody Wesson. Tammy Murley. and Terri Ann Hix 30 Watcha Watchin? Sophomore Spiritl Little Rascals. Is it that bad Lisa? 32 The 1982-1983 cheerleaders are from center clockwise: Kim Tucker, Sr. Head; Karla Vineyard. Jr.; Melinda Riggins. Jr.; Rox-ann Redden. Jr.; Dede Willoughby. Soph.; Kim Loftice. Soph.; Melanie Tillett. Jr.; Kathy Vineyard. Jr. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS - SPONSORED BY TILLETT’S GROCERY Top Rowi L. to R-. S. Campbell, A. Arterbury. J. Sprowl, M. McCollum, B. McCasland. S. McTee. K. Minchey. S. Aly. A. Blanton, S. Burk, E. Cate, 2nd Rowi J. B. Puckett-Coach. C. Huffhines. T. Giles. S. Williamson. S. Chandler. C. Wargo. G. Guthrie. P. Hickson. J. Stephens. W, Hodges-Coach 3rd Row: R. Hadjatnejjad-Mgr.. J. Hammons-Mgr.. C. Peeples, J. Spencer. D. Flanery. J. Perry. C. Haker. J. Spencer -Mgr.. G. Lay-Mgr. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL - SPONSORED BY AMERICAN LEGION’S WE LOVE YOU PANTHERS! VARSITY FOOTBALL Top Row, L. to R. R. Redden. T. Burns. M. Rice. G. McKinney. J. Walsh. T. Kindle. T. Johnson. T. Apsey. J. Holloway. 2nd Row: M. Weatherley-Coach. H. Veale-Coach. L. Massey. C. Buckner R. Medders. T. McKinney. J. Willens. D. Dingman. B. Richards. T. Murley. W. Hodges Coach. J. Puckett Coach. Bottom Row: R. Hodjatnejjad-Mgr.. J. Spencer-Mgr.. B. Moffett. T. Bengtson. S. Edwards, P. Slaughter. M. McBee. S. Moody. J. Hammons-Mgr.. G. Lay-Mgr. Pictured Below: H. Veale. M. Weatherley. J. Puckett. W. Hodges I The football boys really worked hard and everything they put into the season was appreciated. Even though this wasn’t one of the best seasons VAHS has ever had, the faculty and everyone else still backed the Panthers all the wayl Thanks to all the boys who put everything they had into the games. Special thanks to the Seniors and to those who were injured and weren't able to finish the season. 1) Robby Medders 2) Scott Edwards 3) Tom Apsey 4) Gregg McKinney 5) Scott Moody 6) Lonnie Massey 7) Tom Burns r,.: s J • 34 The Varsity boys started out with high anticipations of a good season but injuries to some very important players lowered their hopes. Their season record was 2-7-1. One of the highlights of the year was that Curtis Buckner ran for over 1,000 yards. Robby Med-ders took up the slack of quarterback when Scott Edwards went down with an injury. The players never gave up and they had good attitudes throughout the season. 35 36 1) Pete Slaughter 2) Brock Richards 37 VAHS VARSITY BASKETBALL Standing: L. to R.: S. Edwards. T. Burns. B. Richards. M. Bell. M. Weatherly-Coach. M. Auterbury. M. Rice. J. Holloway. C. Offill. J. Jan. Kneeling: Mgrs. G. Lay. K. Alexander. G. Lambert Sitting: L. to R: D. Daniels. K. Noe. R. Redden. K. Blair. K. Loftice. K. Umphress. W. Smith. L. Childress. M. Arrington. L. Palmer. D. Wesson. D. O’Neal-Mgr.. Coaches- J. Carter, J. Johnston VAHS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL L. to R.: C. Haker. C. Huffines. S. Williamson. J. Sprowl. J. B. Puckett-Coach. S. McTee. A. Auterbury, S. Campbell. P. Hickson First Row L. to R.: M. Weatherly. T. Kerber. T. Murley, Second Row L. to R.: L. McTee. L. Minchey. D. Rhea. J. Wesson. B. Hix, Third Row L. to R.: J. Johnston-Coach. M.Ferguson. T. Hix. J. Aikins-Manager BOY’S TRACK Bottom Row L. to R.- P. Hickson. R. Aly. C. Offill. J. Spencer. K. Alexander. G. Mckinney, K. Minchey. G. Lambert. Second Row L. to R.-C. Huffines. J. Perry. M. Arterbury. T. Bengtson. S. Burk. A. Arterbury, M. Rice. D. Flanery. S. Murphy. Third Row L. to R.- B. Weber, J. Boddie. C. Peeples. C. Buckner. P. Slaughter. T. Mckinney. J. Widens, J. Walsh. A. Blanton. Coach Hugh Veale and Coach Mike Weatherly. 40 GIRL’S TRACK Bottom Row L. to R.- Coach Johnston. D. O’Neal. V. Sloan. L. Palmer. D. Wesson. K. Noe. W. Smith. M. Halliburton. Second Row L to R.-T. Kerber. K. Loftice. L. Childress. L. Bailey. D. Rhea. W. Billups. J. Wesson. T. Hix. D. Smith. Third Row L. to R.- P. Hickson. L. Blanton. P. Hickson. L. Murphy. L. Minchey. T. Murley. M. Ferguson. M. Arrington. M. Tillett. 41 TRACK REGIONAL AND STATE QUALIFIERS The Regional Qualifiers this year in track were: Gregg McKinney — 100 Meter Dash (1st), Spring Relay (1st), Mile Relay (5th) Tim McKinney — 400 Meter Dash (1st), Mile Relay (5th), Spring elay (1st) Curtis Buckner — Long Jump (3rd), Spring Relay (1st), Mile Relay (5th) Sean Murphy — Spring Relay (1st) Paul Hickson — Mile Relay (5th) Bill Weber — Mile (6th) Michael Auterbury — Alternate The State Qualifiers this year in track were: Gregg McKinney — 100 Meter Dash (2nd), Spring Relay (2nd) Tim McKinney — 400 Meter Dash (2nd), Spring Relay (2nd) Curtis Buckner — Spring Relay (2nd) Sean Murphy — Sprint Relay (2nd) Paul Hickson — Alternate The team won 5th place at State with a total of 28 points. V.A.H.S. GOLF L. to R.- B. Hix. R. Sullivan. P. Hickson. D. Daniels. M. Hynds, L. McTee. 43 L. to R.- M. Rice. S. Moody. M. Bell. C. Of fill. M. McBee, G. Guthrie. S. McTee. V.A.H.S. TENNIS Boys Front Row. L. to R..- S. Edwards. Bill Weber. Back Row: S. Murphy. M. Rice, M. Arterbury. J. Perry. Girls Sitting. L. to R.: C. Wright. P. Hickson. H. Wilson. S. Cook. Standing: L. Palmer. M. Douglas. R. Redden. T. Neill. L. Griffin. M. Weatherley. W. Smith. TENNIS g GOLF REGIONAL QUALIFIERS Tennis and Golf Regional Qualifiers were: Laci Palmer and Wendy Smith won 1st place at District in Doubles. They qualified for Regionals at Stephenille. Scott Moody, Mike Bell, Matt McBee, Chris Offill. and Scott McTee were the members of our boy’s golf team that qualified for Regional at Stephen-ville. They won 1st place at the District golf meet. Our girl’s golf team also won 1st place at the District meet. They qualified for Regionals at Ste-phenville. The members that represented the school are Melanie Hynds, Retha Sullivan, De Daniels, and Leigh McTee. 5 VAHS BASEBALL 1st Row. L. to R.: T. Beard. J. Spencer. C. Haker. S. Moody. C. Wargo. T. Murley. J. Spencer. 2nd Row. L. to R.: S. Murphy. S. Edwards. C. Offill. R. Medders. M. Spradling. T. Bengston. J. Boddie, J. Holloway. 3rd Row, L. to R.: G. Lay. E. Cate. T. Apsey. J. Sprowl. M. Bell. S. McTee, S. Campbell. Coach J.B. Puckett. Not Pictured: Coach W. Hodges. This years baseball team on 4th in District. They had a few upsets throughout the year. Their greatest victory was when they beat Pottsboro 15-13. The future looks bright for our baseball team and we want to wish them all the luck in the coming years. 46 I 48 50 HOMECOMING Senior: Kim Tucker COURT 52 FALL FESTIVAL COURT Junior ClassOnd place Princess-Wendy Smith Prince-Rex Redden Freshmen Class-3rd place Princess-Jody Wesson Prince-Chuck Haker 53 Sophomore Class-4th place Princess-Tammy Kerber Prince-Chris Of fill Fleralds from the Senior Class: Mike Bell and Jeff Onstot FALL FESTIVAL BONFIRE 56 Halloween day was observed by students and a few teachers at VAHS. Dressed as ghosts and goblins, punkers, and pumpkinsi a fun day was had by everyone who participated. Scott Moody was winner of Most Original Costume, Harry Hunter was winner of Most Traditional Costume. Kim Noe was winner of Most Contemporary Costume, and Bill Weber was winner of Scariest Costume. 57 Now. Now! Will they ever get Pantherette? Chad could take a bath before coming to school! Brock and his unknown twin?! 58 Now this won’t hurt a bit! Ok. Who did it?! We’re in the moneyl All Rightyl The Class of '86? Am I bad!? Scotty did what!? 59 TALENT SHOW Will they make it to Nashville? I'll keep this candy for T. J. Tim and The Temptations. Peek-a-Boo Brock Soul Man Yea Danny LOY LAKE •w 63 DANCES Aye, Party Girll Watch her arm AdamI Go for it Lenorel It takes two. Enjoying yourselves? Student teaching teachers. VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURALS 66 BAND BANQUET This year's High School band honors went to: Band Sweetheart — L. Griffin Band Beau — S. Moody Director’s Award — J. Onstott Best Musician — S. Moody John Phillip Sousa Award — L. Griffin Most Improved — W. Billups S M. Weatherley The Middle School winners were: Band Sweetheart — L. Sloan Band Beau — S. Irish Director’s Award — D. Bengtson 68 BAND BANQUET We would like to congratulate this year’s band for all the honors and awards that they received throughout the year. 69 SPORTS BANQUET OUTSTANDING ATHLETES — Gregg McKinney, Scott Edwards. Robbie Medders TRACK AWARD — Gregg McKinney, Tim McKinney 70 Jerry Pettibone Skip Markmon SPORTS BANQUET TENNIS AWARD — Wendy Smith. Scott Edwards. Laci Palmer GOLF AWARD — Melanie Hynds. Mike Bell OUTSTANDING LINEMAN — MOST VALUABLE BASKETBALL PLAYERS - Lonnie Massey Kristi Umphress. Mike Bell. Wendy Smith PANTHER HEART AWARD Bill Weber TRACK AWARD — BASEBALL AWARD fc PANTHER HEART Darlene Wesson AWARD — Robbie Medders 71 JUNIOR — SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the Holiday Inn in Richardson, Texas, on Saturday, April 30,1983 in the Terrace Room. President of the Junior Class, Millard Rice, welcomed faculty, administration, class members, and guests. After a delicious meal Steve Simmons, former coach and teacher at Van Al-styne Middle School spoke to the audience about assuming responsibility of your life. Following the guest speaker, the prom began with Guy Johnson, of Radio Station KAFM as the emcee. Dance contests were held throughout the evening with winners receiving records albums. compliments of KAFM. JUNIOR The Seniors appreciate all the time and work done on the banquet and prom by the Juniors and for making it a most memorable evening. SENIOR PROM We’ve Got Tonight! 75 ACADEMIC AWARDS BAND AWARD- Laura Griffin AGRICULTURE AWARD- Herb Adams SCIENCE AWARD- Colin Olson BIOLOGY AWARD- Chet Peeples DRAMA AWARD- Jeff Onstot, Mike Bell, Beth Danver, Janine Mays SOCIAL SCIENCE AWARD- Michael Litchford HOMEMAKING AWARD- Mary Arrington MATHEMATICS AWARD- Millard Rice ENGLISH AWARD- Colin Olson BUSINESS AWARD- Melanie Tillett ATTENDANCE AWARDS FRESHMEN Kenny Alexander, Stacy Burk, Scott Campbell, Eddie Cate, Shane Chandler, Paul Hickson, Greg Lay, Tammy Murley, Charlotte Reynolds, Jody Rowell SOPHOMORES Andre Blanton, Joel Perry JUNIORS Todd Bengtson, LaTonya Blanton, Pam Hickson, Jim Holloway, Devera Lynch, Tad Murley, Veronica Murphy, Jimmy Ratcliff, Roxann Redden, James Walsh SENIORS Mike Bell, Jeff Boddie, Scott Edwards, Paula Hickson, Laura Griffin, Terry Johnson, Tim McKinney, Robby Medders, Michael Spradling 76 ACADEMIC AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FRESHMAN: Andy Arterbury. Kathy Beth. Wendy Billups. Casan-dra Dodson. Danny Scalf. Michelle Weatherly. Candice Wright. SOPHOMORE: Katrina Hawkins. Laura Minchey, Chris Offill, Joel Perry. Brock Richards. JUNIORS: Mary Arrington. Todd Bengtson, Devera Lynch. Laci Palmer, Rex Redden. Millard Rice, Melinda Riggins, Wendy Smith, Melanie Tillett. SENIORS: Laura Griffin. Michael Litchford, Colin Olson, Bill Weber. TYPING PROFICIENCY: (TYPING II) Colin Olson. (TYPING I) Mary Arrington. Laura Childress, Beth Danver, Lisa Evans. Melanie Hynds, Deborah Lewis, Tracie Neill. Chris Offill, Chet Peeples. Melinda Riggins. Melanie Tillett. ACCOUNTING PROFICIENCY: Mary Arrington. Todd Bengtson, Michael Litchford, Laci Palmer, Roxann Redden. Wendy Smith, Melanie Tillett. BEST ALL AROUND: FRESHMAN Andy Arterbury Candice Wright SOPHOMORES Kevin Minchey Kim Loftice JUNIORS Rex Redden Laura Childress SENIORS Scott Edwards Retha Sullivan PEP RALLIES Seniors' last Pep Rally Well, uh, you know. 78 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1983 Front Row. L. to R: M. Litchford. C. Olson, B. Weber, M. Bell, I, Griffin. R. Sullivan. R. Medders, S. Edwards. L. Cupit. P. Dodson. 2nd Row: S. Moody. E. Murphy. 8. Neill. D. O'Neal, J. Onstott, T. Purdom, S. Russell. R. Skinner. M. Spradling. B. Stephens. 3rd Row: G. Madole. T. Johnson. M. Elynds. L. Massey. G. McKinney. T. McKinney. M. McBee, K. Umphress. K. Tucker. J. Stroud. 4th Row: S. Watson. A. Wise. J. Willens. H. Hunter. H. Wilson. I. Willoughby. M. Hix. P. Hickson. D. Daniels. M. Douglas. 5th Row: S. Gipson, R. Aaron. B. Cook. L. Bjerk. T. Apsey. J. Burk. T. Atkins. J. Boddie. T. Burns. D. Dingman. CLASS COLORS-BLUE AND WHITE CLASS FLOWER-WHITE ROSE CLASS MOTTO- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. CLASS USHERS-Todd Bengtson Kristi Blair Curtis Buckner Rex Redden Roxann Redden Millard Rice Wendy Smith Melanie Tillett James Walsh Darlene Wesson 80 VALEDICTORIAN-M. Litchford SALUTATORIAN-C. Olson class mothers Cookie Daniels Jean Dooglaaa Bookie Edwards Elaine Hlx Marie Hooter Margaret H nd� Annette Meddera Pat Olaoa Barbara Rhea Linda Suilh an Soe I mphresa Maxine W lllough b Nancy Me Bee GUEST SPEAKER-Gene Loop CLASS SONGS-The Way We Were We’ve Only Just Begin Jeffery Boddie Laurie Jean Bjerk Thomas A. Burns Demetria Denise Daniels Patti Ann Davis Dodson Daniel A. Dingman Misty Dawn Douglass Aubrey Scott Edwards Janet Annerre Paula Jeane Hickson Michelle I Gary L. Madole Jr. Michael Carter Litchford Lionel G. Massey Matthew Boynton McBec Greggory Dodd McKinn James Robert Medder Michael Scott Moody Evangeline Murph Timothy Dodd McKinney Terry Glen Neill 87 Rocky Scott Skinner Sco� t A. Russel Michael K. Spradling Retha Gave Sullivan Belita Lynn Stephens Kimberlv laureen Tucker Stephen E. Watson Kristy Umphress Kenneth William Weber. Jr. 91 Ronny Aarron. FFA 1,2,3: FHA I: Co-op Club 4: Intramurals 1,2,3. Tom Apsey. Football 3.4: Hon. Ment. Place Kicker 4: Track 3: Baseball 2,3,4: Intramurals 3,4. Toni Atkins. FHA I; Track I; Pep club I: Basketball I: Drill Team 2: Intramurals 3,4. Mike Bell. Student Council 2.3,4: NHS 4: Speech Drama Club 3,4: Basketball I.2.3.4: Baseball 4: Golf 1,2,3,4-Reg. 1,2,3,4: U.I.L. One Act Play 3.4: Reg. All Star Cast 3: Intramurals 1.2.3.4. Laurie Bjerk. Speech S Drama Club 4: FHA I.2.3.4, Officer 2: Co-op Club 4: Band 3,4-, Pep Club I: Office Aide 3. Jeff Boddie. FHA 1.3: Speech Drama Club 4: FCA 1.2.3.4, Football 1.2.3, Track I.2.3.4, Baseball 3,4: Intramurals 1.2.3.4. Jerry Burk. FFA 1.2,3.4, FHA I, Co-op Club 4, Football 3. Club 4, Tennis 1,2,3.4, Cheerleader I, Drill Team 2.3, Band 1,2: Miss Flirt 4, Intramurals 1,2,3,4. Scott Edwards. NHS 3,4, Student Council 1,2,3,4: FFA 1.2,3,4, Class Vice Pres. I, Pres. 2, Mr. VAHS 4, Football 1.2,3.4, Hon. Ment. 3, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Track 1,2,3.4, Reg. 2, Tennis l,2,3,4: District Champ 3, Intramurals 1,2,3,4. Tom Burns. FFA 1,2,3.4, Vice Pres. 4, Football I.2.3.4, Basketball 1.4, Track 3: Intramurals 1.2,3. Billy Cook. FFA 1,2: FHA 3, Co-op Club 4. Lori Cupit. NHS 4, FHA 1,3, Annual Staff 3,4: Basketball I, Track I, Cheerleader 2, Teacher Aide 3. Typing Award-2: UIL-Regional-4. De Daniels. Speech 6 Drama Club 4: Science Club 1,2,3, FHA 1.2,3,4-, Pres. 4: Psych Club 3: Basketball 1,2,3,4: Track 1,2: Golf 3,4: Reg. 3,4: Pep Club I: Most Unpredictable 4: Office Aide 4. Dan Dingman. Student Council 4: Speech Drama Club 4; Science Club 2,3,4: FCA l,2,3,4: Football 1,2,3.4: Track 4: Tennis 4: intramurals 4; Office Aide 3. Patti Dodson. FHA I: Speech Drama Club 3: Science Club 2; Annual Staff I; Drill Team 1,2,3: Officer 3: Band 1.2,3. Misty Douglass. FHA ls Science Club 1.2: Co-op Samuel Gipson. FFA 1,2,3,4: Speech Drama Club 4: FCA 1,2: Football 1,2,3: Basketball I: Baseball 3.4, Track 1,2.3. Laura Griffin. NHS 3,4, Speech Drama Club 3,4: Vice Pres. 3,4, Glad 4: Band 1,2,3,4, Band Captain 3, Drummajor 4, State Qual. 1,2,3: All Reg. 3,4: Most Likely to Succeed 4, Paula Hickson. FHA 1,3,4: Class Sec. I, Basketball I: Speech Drama Club 3,4, Track 1,2,3,4: Tennis 4, Cheerleader 3: Band 1,2: Track Award I, Debate Team 4. Michelle Hix. NHS 4, FHA 1,2: Basketball I, Fall Festival Princess 3: Class Vice Pres. 4, Drill Team 1.2,3.4: Track I, Typing Award 2: Library Aide 3. 92 Mamie Hynds. FHA l,2,4 Speech 6 Drama Club 4, Basketball li Fall Festival Queen 4, Cheerleader 2s Drill Team 3,4, Library Aide 4. Harry Hunter. Student Council 2,3,4s FFA 1,2,3,4s Vice Pres. 3s Speech 6 Drama Club 4s Rodeo Club 2,3s Football Mgr. 1,2s Basketball Mgr. 1,2s Track Mgr. 1,2s Most Attractive 4. Terry Johnson. FFA 1,2,3,4s Speech S Drama Club 4s Football l,2,3,4i Flon. Ment. 4s Friendliest 4. Murray Key. FFA-3s Drama Club-4, Football 1,2,3s Track-2s District-2, Class Favorite-3, Fall Festival King-4, Class Flirt-4, lntramurals-1,2,3,4. Susan Kislack. FFA 1,2,3s FHA-2,4s Drama Club-4s UIL One Act Play-4s lntramurals-3,4. Mike Litchford. Student Council-3,4, NH$-3,4s FFA-I,2s UIL-I,2,3,4s Merit Award-1,2,3,4s Typing Award-3. Lonnie Massey. Student Council-1,2,3,4s Co-op Club-4, FFA-1,2,3,4. Football-1,2,3.4, All District-3, Flon. Mention-4, Track-1,2,3, lntramurals-1,2,4. Matt McBee. FFA 3, FFIA 3, Football 3, Intramurals 3. Gregg McKinney. Speech 6 Drama Club 3,4, FCA 1,2,4, Football l,2,3,4, Hon. Ment. 2,3, All Area 3, Blue Chipper 4, Basketball 1,2, Track Class Favorite 1,4, Best All Around Boy 1,2.3, Pep Club Beau 4, Merit Award 2,3,4, Scott Moody. Speech S Drama Club 4, FFA 1,2, Science Club 1,2,3s Football 1.2,3,4s Hon. Ment. 4s Track 3, Golf 4, Baseball 2,3.4, Hon. Ment. 3s U.I.L. 1,2,3,4s Band 1,2,3,4s All Reg. Band 4s Intramurals 1,2,3,4. Evangeline Murphy. FHA 1,2,3,4s VICA Cosmetology 4s Track 1,2, Intramurals 1,2. Butch Neill. FFA I.2.3.4, Co-op Club 4, Sec. 4, Rodeo Club 2s Perfect Attendence 1,2, Intramurals 1,2,3. Colin Olson. NHS 3,4s Pres. 4, FFA 1,2,3, Reporter 3, Class Treasurer 3,4, U.I.L. 1,2,3,4s Typing Award 3, Merit Award 1,2,3,4. Dana O'Neal. Student Council 3,4; FHA 1.2,4; Science Club 1,2; Rodeo Club 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Twirler 3; Feature Twirler 4. Jeff Onstott. SpeecFi £ Drama Club 3,4; Pres. 4; Science Club 1.2; Annual Staff 4; Band 1,2.3,4; Pres. 3,4; Captain 4; U.I.L. Marching Comp. 1,4; U.I.L. Concert Band 1,3,4; U.I.L. One Act Play 3,4. Fall Festival Herald 4. 4; Miss VAHS 4; Class Favorite 2,3; Class Sec. 3.4; Best All Around Girl 1,3; Drill Team 1,2,3.4; Officer 2,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. Kim Tucker. Student Council 4; UIL 3,4; Class Favorite 2; Homecoming Queen 3; Nominee 4; Football Sweetheart 4; FFA Sweetheart 4; Best All Around 4; Most Popular 4; Twirler 2; Cheerleader 3,4. Kristy Umphress. FHA 1.2,3,4; Speech £ Drama Club 4; Rodeo Club 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track Michael Spradling. FFA 1,2,3; Speech £ Drama Club 4; Science Club 1,2,3; FCA 1,2; Football 1,2; Track 1.2; Baseball 4; Intramurals 2.3,4. Belita Stephens. FHA 1,3; Sec. I; Library Aide 1,2; Teachers Aide 3,4. Jeff Stroud. FHA I, FFA 1,2,3; Co-op 4; Rodeo Club 3-, Football I; Intramurals 1,2. Retha Sullivan. Student Council 2,3,4; Treas. 4; NHS 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Asst. Ed. 3; Editor 4; Basketball 1,2; Homecoming Queen 94 Mr. and Miss Flirt Misty Douglass Murray Key Most Friendly Marnie Hynds Terry Johnson Best All Around Kim Tucker Robby Medders Most Unpredictable De Daniels Tom Burns % Most Attractive Marnie Hynds Harry Hunter Most Athletic Kristy Umphress Gregg Mckinney Most Popular Kim Tucker Robby Medders «n Most Likely To Succeed Laura Griffin Colin Olson 97 Mamie Hynds 99 101 104 Tracy Alexander Mary Arrington Michael Arterbury Jennifer Atkins Louella Bailey Todd Bengtson Kristi Blair LaTonya Blanton Curtis Buckner Monica Carl 105 Patty Chapman Laura Childress Jimmy Chitty Beth Danver Matt Grisolia Pam Hickson Reza Hodjattnejad Jim Holloway Jeffery Jay Tim Kindle Deborah Lewis Todd Love DeVera Lynch Janine Mays Billy Moffett David Moody Clay Mosby Tad Murley Sean Murphy Veronica Murphy 106 Jeff Ownbey Jimmy Ratcliff Laci Palmer Rex Redden Wendy Smith Melanie Tillett Karla Vineyard Kathy Vineyard 107 James Walsh Darlene Wesson 110 SPONSORS: M. Tooley, J. Carter, H. Veale. Herb Adams Scooter Aly Tony Beard Tracy Beaumont Sherri Browers Glenda Cook Stephanie Cook Stanley Davidson Ray Echols Lisa Evans 111 Stasha Forehand Paul Gipson Chris Grisolia Jerry Hammons Katrina Hawkins Melanie Hynds Sandra Johnson Tammy Kerber Duane LaFollett Guy Lambert Kim Loftice Kevin Minchey Angela Moore Patti Murphy Greta Myers Donnie Neill Trade Neill Kim Noe Chris Offill Chet Peeples 112 Joel Perry Brock Richards David Rogers Eric Salmon Pete Slaughter Veronica Sloan Vonna Smith Tim Spice Jason Sprowl Tom Stroud Clay Tate Lisa Tucker Chad Wargo Rusty Wilcox Dede Willoughby Wendi Wilson Not Pictured: Andre Blanton 113 114 116 Jill Aiken Kenny Alexander Michelle Apsey Andy Arterbury Alex Bailey Cathie Beth Wendy Billups Joni Bjerk Lee Brookshire Stacy Burk Scott Campbell Eddie Cate Shane Chandler Tina Davidson Jerolynn Denney Cassandra Dodson Melissa Ferguson Doug Flannery Tim Giles Graham Gutherie 117 Chuck Haker Misty Halliburton Brandie Hix Terri Hix Pam Huff Craig Huffhines Tommy Lamson Greg Lay Craig Love Kelly Madole Brain McCasland Michael McCullom Leigh McTee Scott McTee Laura Minchey Jimmy Mooney Tammy Murley LaTonya Murphy Charlotte Reynolds Debbie Rhea 118 Audra Ritchie Jody Rowell Danny Scalf Billy Shelby Dyann Smith Jason Spencer Jeff Spencer Paul Spice Lisa Spradling Brandon Stacks Christine Stephens Jay Stephens Loraine Stephens Lisa Stevenson Sharie Stewart Michelle Weatherly Jody Wesson Aaron Williams Stacy Williamson Candace Wright Not Pictured: Paul Hickson 119 EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL First Row; L. to R: C. Smith. K. Day. D. Edwards. J. Irish. B. Mosby. D. Denton. B. Flatt. B. Wright. K. Fisher-Mgr.. Second Row� J. B. Puckett-Coach, J. Adams. J. Buckner. R. Wilson. B. Brown. D. Bengtson. B. Wilson. T. Gipson. W. Hodges-Coach. SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL First Row: L. to R: B. Shelby. V. Linxwiler. P. Aaron. C. Wright. Second Row: S. Irish. D. Small. R. Cayce. M. Cate. J. Neill. M. O’Toole. J. Sprowl. G. Akins. C. Huffines. M. Crawford. Third Row: J. B. Puckett-Coach. J. Dolezalek. K. Blair. S. Key. K. Walsh. J. Vensel. C. Wygal. G. Dogget. J. Carl. K. Beaty. B. Cantrell. W. Flodges-Coach 122 JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS The Jr. High Cheerleaders this year are from left to right. Cathy O’Cain, Marla Wise. JoAnn Burns. Robin Aly. Stephanie Smith EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL Kneeling; L to R: K. Fisher-Manager. C. Smith. K. Day. D. Edwards. J. Irish. M. Smith. Standing: B. Mosby. B. Flatt. J. Buckner. T. Gipson. D. Bengtson. W. Hodges-Coach, B. Brown. R. Wilson. J. Adams, B. Wright, D. Denton Kneeling; L to R: T. Morris, S. Douglas. R. Perry, R. Jones. R. Buckner. Standing: S. Wilson. D. Wall. T. Lynch. B. Burk. M. Williams. J. Johnston-Coach. J. Richards. S. Holloway, S. Forehand, J. Ashley. M. Wolfe-Manager 124 SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL Kneeling. L. to R= R. Cayce, D. Huddleston. V. Linxwiler. C. Huffines. Standing: J. Sprowl. K. Blair. J. Neill, K. Walsh J. B. Puckett-Coach. J. Vensel. S. Irish. M. O’Toole. M. Cates. Kneeling. L. to R= J. Renne. L. Sloan. P. Pittman. S. Ashford. C. O’Cain, S. Smith. J. Likely. Standing: L. Harrison. M. Denton. M. Boddie. C. Danver. D. Coyle. B. Banister. J. Johnston-Coach. C. Hammons. K. Brown. A. Noe. A. Troxtell. T. Bodeker. D. McMahan. o l. to R.. First Row: J. Carl. S. Key. K. Blair. B. Cantrezl. J. Sprowl. D. Huddleson. D. Small. Second Row: C. Wright. J. Adams. M. O’Toole. C. Wygal. C. Huffines. M. Crawford. G. Beaty. Third Row: R. Casey. T. Atkins. M. Dozelak. S. Irish. M. Cate. K. Walsh. 7TH GRADE GIRLS TRACK L. to R.. First Row: T. Bodeker. P. Russell. M. Bailey. K. Brown. L. Sloan. P. Pittman. S. Smith. Second Row: K. O’Cain. L. McKinney. A. Noe. M. Boddie. J. Renee. L. Harrison. Third Row= D. Coyle. S. Ashford. J. Likely. B. Bannister. C. Danver. BOYS TRACK 7TH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS TRACK First Row: L. to R.. R. Perry. T. Lynch. S. Wilson. S. Douglas. T. Morris. J. Burns. J. Dolezalek. Second Row. J. Richards. M. Williams. S. Forehand. J. Ashley. R. Buckner. R. Aly. Third Row. M. Zastudil. M. Wise. M. Wolfe. S. Holloway. B. Burk. J. Denton EIGHTH GRADE BOYS TRACK First Row: L. to R.. D. Denton. K. Day. M. Smith. J. Irish. D. Edwards. K. Fisher. Second Row. C. Smith. B. Mosby. B. Wright. J. Buckner. B. Brown. J. Adams. Third Row. J. Wilson. T. Gipson. D. Bengtson. B. Flatt. R. Wilson. U. I. L. PARTICIPANTS First Row- M. O’Toole. M. Garrison. J. Mora, T. Harrison. D. Davis, D. Dingman, J. Garner, F. Ritchie. C. Cate. J. Watson. Second Row- J. Carl. D. McMahan. P. Payne. J. Renne. P. Pittman. C. O'Cain. M. Denton. M. Baily. D. Campbell. T. Offill. Third Row- T. Moris. M. Williams. M. Wolfe. J. Burns. S. Forehand. J. Denton. J. Dozolek. B. Wright. B. Mosby. K. Fisher. SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE BAND J. Shelby. M. Gordon. L. Sloan. B. Cantrell. R. Reynolds. A. Troxtell. A. Noe. D. McMahan. J. Renne. S. Irish. S. Conners. P. Payne. P. Pittman. S. Ashford. T. Lamson. 128 JUNIOR HIGH CANDIDS Mrs. Collins and her crew Awe Baby 129 Mrs. Denton doing her stuff I Girls? Basketball. VAN ALSTYNE JR. HIGH SCIENCE CLUB First Row, L. to R.. B. Wright. J. Burns. R. Aly, L. Hunsucker. R. Buckner. J. Buckner. J. Ashley. S. Forehand. Second Row, R. Williams. S. Wilson. S. Douglas. M. Sartain. S. Scalf. M. Ashley. R. Beaumont. J. Garner. M. Garrison. T. Brown. G. Naylor. N. Salmon. T. Shearer. D Dmgman. D. Davis. R. Reynolds. D. Carr. R. Wolfe. J. Mora. S. Wright. J. McTee. Third Row, T. Offill. k. Hix. S. Umphress. G. Hill. R. Jones. T. Lynch. J. Richards. M. Wolfe. S. Holloway. R. Perry. T. Morris. M. Smith. D. Bengston. D. Denton. J. Adams. J. Dolezalek. F. Ritchie. Fourth Row, D. Campbell. R. McMorris. J. Neill. B. Flatt. D. Walls. A. Zastudil. B. Mosby. P. Payne. S. Skipper. D. McMahan. P. Beck. J. Gordon. S. Moore. D. Edwards. T. Strong. M. Wise. J. Denton. J. Watson. Fifth Row, Kent Whitehead-Sponsor. P. Pittman. S. Smith. K. Brown. B. Bannister. D. Coyle. M. Boddie. J. Renee. C. Danver. S. Ashford. A. Troxtell. J. Likely. C. O’Cain. M. Williams. S. Waggle. S. Moore. A. McCollum. 130 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION 131 Jamie Adams Robin Aly Jill Ashley Sonya Batchelor Donna Beck Derek Bengston Maurice Brown Justin Buckner Rebecca Buckner Becky Burk JoAnne Burns Lisa Davidson Kevin Day Danny Denton Judy Denton Terry Derrick Jamie Dolezalek Shelly Douglas Dane Edwards Kirk Fisher 132 Bradley Flatt Shannon Forehand Timmy Gipson Kelly Hix Sherri Fiolloway Leslie Hunsucker John Irish Ronda Jones Christy Linkswiler Jeff Linkswiler Tammy Lynch Michael Moody Kristena Morris Bo Mosby Rita Perry Jane Richards 133 Dee Dee Sloan Charles Smith Mike Smith Tina Strong Sonya Umphress Diana Wall Michelle Williams Billy Wilson Rodney Wilson Shelly Wilson Marla Wise Christy Wolcott Michelle Wolfe Brandt Wright 134 Shelly Ann Wright Mandy Zastudill SEVENTH GRADE Patrick Aaron Jeffery Adams Gary Akins Stacie Ashford Martina Bailey Rebecca Bannister Greg Beaty Patricia Beck Keith Blair Michelle Boddie Tammy Bodeker Karin Brown Bryan Cantrell Joel Carl Maurice Cate Richard Cayce Stacy Conner Michael Corbett Dianna Coyle Michael Crawford Chrissy Danver Melinda Denton Glen Doggett Jimmy Dolezalek Matthew Gordon Kelly Hale Cynthia Hammons Laura Harrison Darrell Huddleston Chad Huffines 135 Stephen Irish Stephen Key Tim Lamson Jennifer Likely Vance Linkswiler Lenore McKinney Dawn McMahan George McMorris Stephen Moore Jason Neill Amy Noe Kathy O’Cain Michael O’Toole Penny Payne Pam Pittman Jodi Renne Pam Russell Shari Schipper Gerald Shelby Keith Simco Debbie Sims Laura Sloan David Small Stephanie Smith Ronald Spencer Jared Sprowl Latricia Stephens Amy Troxtell Jason Vensel Keith Walsh Amy Windham Clifton Wright Charles Wygal 136 6TH GRADE Marcy Ashley Guy Barcheers June Barton Robin Beaumont Gary Brown Thomas Brown Doug Campbell Delene Carr Colin Cate Wesley Cook Shelby Derrick Desiree Dingman James Douglas James Gardner Scott Garner Michael Garrison Rhonda Gouard Richard Halliburton Tina Harrison Daniel McBee Richard McCabe April McCollum Jason McTee Laurie Mooney Shannon Moore Julianna Mora Marcus O’Brien Tommy Of fill Shanna Payne Carey Pitts Robin Reynolds Nayna Salmon Michelle Sartain Susan Scalf Tracy Shearer John Watson Raymond Williams Raquel Wolfe Shawn Wright Sharon Wygal 138 FIFTH GRADE Janet Apsey James Barton Julie Batchelor Devon Bengston Julie Bengston Neal Bodecker Michelle Brown Chris Carl Misti Cate Carey Conner Jeannee Coyle Darrell Crawford Sarah Evans April Geer Natalie Hill Christy Huffhines Amy Hunsucker Tracy Lamson Roy Lee McClusky Curtis McKinney Valerie Miller Chris Moody Kristi Moore Mishelle O’Toole Bracken Reece Ryan Reed Robin Ross Misty Sloan Nichole Spencer Mark Stevenson 140 Jimmy Van Lue Chris Weatherly Brent Williams Patrick Williams Not Pictured Tonya Adkins Joey Bailey Missy Becher Allan Holtzman Chey Laube Tammy McCabe Chad Stephens 141 FOURTH GRADE Rita Anderson Jason Arizmendi Angela Barcheers Dana Beaty William Brockshire Devin Carr Eric Carter Frankie Chandler Dorothy Craver Kelly Cunningham Jack Daniels James Daniels Shane Davidson Michael Doty Marlon Dunham Jody Fletcher Kirk Garner Bridget Gaskill Jeffrey Gibb Ryan Hampton Chris Hill Kevin Hix Shannon Irish Misty James Brad Jenkins Jeremy Johnston Billy Jordan Stephen Kee Mark Key Michelle Linkswiler 142 Danny Loftice Josh Malone Kyle Null Lisa Perry Jenny Renne Ann Marie Schipper Jason Stephens Tommy Shearer Susan Sims Andy Spillers Brett Stacks Kenny Stephens Barbi Sullivan Suzy Terry Shawn Tredway Cory Troxtell Nathan Vensel David Wade Tara Wallis Marcy Wiggins Kendra Whitehead Cathy Williams Alice Windham Misty Wilson Shari Wilson Michelle Wurscher Not Pictured: Janice Wygal 143 THIRD GRADE Lisa Alexander Clifford Arthur Mike Bailey Mary Barton Carl Bodeker Kenneth Brookshire Bonnie Cate Steven Dodson Jennifer Dolezalek David Doty Daniel Platt Michele Garrison Michael Gentry Sara Hassel Louis Henry Ulh Ronald Hessel Charles Himelright Steven Howard Becky Jacobson John Paul Jay Matt Jones Teri Lamson Robert Lewis. Jr. David Malone Toby Malone Michael McMorris Naomi Mertz Billy Miller Mickey Morrison Shelby Neill 144 Susan O'Cain Justin Partin Jena Presley Benji Reece Leslie Reynolds Joe Ritchie Kelly Stephens Ronnie Strong Tramena Taylor Quinton White Bryan Wilson Bryan Yates 145 SECOND GRADE Jason Adams Jeannette Alexander Jennifer Alexander Stacy Beaty Tim Billups Bobbie Brown Veronica Cameron Joe Cunningham Robert Drinnon Joe Esquivel Sonya Gouard Christie Halliburton Christy Hammons Scott Hampton Ginger Harris Regina Harris Johnny Henry Arlon Hill Angie Hix Brenda Holtzman Jason Hornbeck Debbie Iglehart Brandi Jeffers Kristin Jones Tracey Jordan April Kee Dori Likely Rita Murphy Gary Neill Toby Noe 146 Erica O’Brien Clara Orr Jeremy Ragsdale Janna Reaves Sam Ritchie Don Sadler Jon Sadler Jason Small Laura Smith Lydia Smith Mark Skinner Ida Stephens Kelly Sullivan Kimberly Tuftee Robby White Cindy Williams Dennis Whitfield Paul Williams Crystal Windham Bobby Kay Wolfe t Jennifer Wright Jason Young 147 FIRST GRADE Lance Akins Bridget Anderson Lori Anderson Kevin Armstrong Steven Bannister Buffy Bing Rocky Burton Glenda Craver Jeremy Dolezalek Amy Hammack John Harnisch Crystal Harp Holly Hinds Chaice Howard Tiffani Jay Rebecca Jones Angie Key Steven Loftice Justin Magouirk Andrew Maynard Brandie Murphy Monica Murphy Paul Offill Amy O’Toole Vikki Pickens Keith Pitts Nathan Ragsdale April Shinpaugh Penny Stevens Bryan Thompson 148 Karman Usrey Larry Waldon Brian Wallis Leslie Wiggins Brad Williams 149 KINDERGARTEN Katie Bedat Joni Bennett Clay Casey Michael Cate Michael Davidson Wesley Derrick Nellie Esquivel Brad Gaskill Kenneth Griffith Jennifer Grissom Angelo Guthrie Bobbie Halliburton Jennifer Harmon Sheri Harnisch Randy Harris Chris Hixon Jennifer Jackson Brenda Jacobson Joel Kee Janice Ketner Kathryn Ketner Lori Marshall Cherl McKinney Russell Mertz Keecia Miller Tammy Morris Kimberly Morrison Christie Nabors Danette Peters Melanie Presley 150 Rachell Ratcliff Alydia Schatz Glenda Sims Gina Skinner Bridget Stanton Glenn Walsh Jay Whitehead Betsy Williams Heather Stephens Michelle Stroud Brent Tignor Vivian Tooley Lora Wade 151 SENIOR PLAY 153 A HEART.FILLEP WITH LOVE I A heart filled with love is lik ilossoms in May, Perfuming your being % To brighten each day . t A indent of joy Is like sunshine in rain. 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TEXAS SECURITY TEXOMA SAVINGS TILLETT GROCERY TOOLEY'S TOM THUMB TOWN COUNTRY HOMEFURNISHINGS CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE VAN ALSTYNE FFA VAN ALSTYNE FHA VAHS SCIENCE CLUB VAN ALSTYNE LEADER VAN ALSTYNE LIVESTOCK COMM. VAN ALSTYNE QB CLUB VAN ALSTYNE SPEECH DRAMA CLUB VAN AUTO SALES VAN BEAUTY SHOP VAN COFFEE SHOP VEAZEY HARDWARE VIDEO VISIONS WAL-MART WESTERN AUTO WESTERN SIZZLIN Six reasons why high school seniors should graduate to Guarding. You can give your seniors a good start into the future by steering them to the Army National Guard. The Guard offers, in addition to long-term benefits, six immediate values: a paycheck every month; tuition assistance; training in leadership and technical skills which can contribute to civilian careers; part-time service compatible with other job or school requirements; a close-to-home location; and the satisfaction of being on guard to help in any local or national emergency. For more information on career opportunities available in the Army Guard, please call 463-1492 UJ= NATIONAL GUARD ARNG 82 500 4 AUGUST 1982. U S GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1982 386 239 157 TOWN COUNTRY HOMEFURNISHINGS 210 North Tennessee Downtown McKinney CURTIS MATHES HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OWNED OPERATED BY KEN MURRAY 161 WESTGATE SHOPPING CENTER McKinney, tx 75069 John Gooch. Jr.-Store Mgr. COLOR TELEVISION. STEREOS. VIDEO RECORDERS CAMERAS. AUDIO VIDEO FURNITURE 542-5558 CURTIS MATHES 4 YEAR WARRANTY PHONE (214) 542-9368 Everything you'd expect in a furniture store . . . and more HOWELL’S HOMEFURNISHINGS HAROLD GENE PEEPLES II Manager 2310 W. University Drive Exit 41 N. Central Expw. (214) 542-5322 163 Westgate Shopping Center McKinney, TX 75069 542-1213 Metro 234-0234 McKinney, TX TEXOMA SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Van Alstyne Branch CONGRATULATIONS 1983 SENIORS” TEXOMA SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Member FSLIC 482-6204 158 Solid Waste Disposal TDHR Permit No. 523 Lee Son Trucking Co., Inc. Bob G. Lee President Mitch Lee P.O. Box 625 Sherman. TX 75090 214 893-3813 Southwest Auction Co., Inc. Hwy. 75 S. Box 219 Farm Machinery Auction Second Wednesday Each Month Business Phone (214) 532-5501 Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro 434-2322 Super S Food Howe, TX 532-6401 Anna Insurance Agency Anna, TX 924-3611 924-3391 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! Roxanne Smith, D.D.S. and Staff (214)482-6051 LaJUANA’S YOU'RE SOMEONE SPECIAL 111 E JEFFERSON BOX 9 VAN ALSTYNE. TX 75095 Tooley’s Maytag The Dependable People washers-dryers fabric-sewing supplies 1 13 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS 160 C. D. Hawkins, D.D.S. CITY DRUG COMPANY Congratulations Class of '83 MCKINNEY OFFICE SUPPLY, INC. OFFICE MACHINES FURNITURE SUPPLIES 117 W. LOUISIANA STREET MCKINNEY. TEXAS 75069 542 5571 235-0741 tShear JPIayu' a ni y fflair ity uiy 6, 0 r 294. % - { siz sif. ZTeaxu (?a r r afifto itsne ti 4 92- f fa (fte ifa Jpfora, xt nfr Mayor B. E. Nevils Joe Eatherly Ron Cameron David Schatz Betty Umphress Mayor Pro-Tern Sherman Taylor THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VAN ALSTYNE Large Enough To Serve You Small Enough To Know You EDWARD’S EXXON Highway 75, West 121 Van Alstyne 482-6034 Clothes Dryer. Electric Stove, Service V. L. EDMONDS ELECTRIC SERVICE Reeves Cleaners -Alterations- 106 E. Clements St. Box 889 Ph. 482-5856 Van Alstyne 75095 Qn Call 24 Hrs. 482-5862 GOODWATER BROTHERS Claude and Wanda Reeves Nelba Worthy EXXON Box 772 364-2614 Bond and Maple Street Home-364-2113 M-STYNE speech DRAMA CLUB Thanks To The School. Community and Friends for making this our Best Year Ever for all of our Productions 1. Tea House of the August Moon 2. Christmas Talent Show 3. U.I.L. One Act Play 4. Senior Play 164 T BAPTIST CHURGty ha, a p,arT7 ™ MW Sod Pla ' The Bible says: r Vour |jfe Jhe Key ,0 success js the extent that kn0W 1) ALL HAVE SINNED- R°mans 3.33 2) SIN BRINGS DEATH Romans 603 PREACHING THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING: JESUS CHRIST chnrt of the glory of God For all have sinned and come For the wages of sin is death) (separat from God). 3) CHRIST DIED FOR US- Romans 5:8 4) GOD'S GIFT TO YOU- Romans 6:23 But God commendeth his love toward us. in that, while we were yet sinners. Christ died for us. the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 5) THIS GIFT MUST BE RECEIVED- For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Romans 10: Christ shall be saved. Life will never be successful without a personal relationship with Jesus. The decision is yours to make What will you do with Jesus?” God's plan is for you to follow Christ. This alone will bring you happiness COME WORSHIP WITH US 165 Double B Manufacturing Co. Roy Hanning General Manager Phone 482-5442 Van Alstyne, TX Good Luck Seniors From Graphic Equipment Service, Inc. Box 297 Enstace, TX 214-425-7342 Robert Walsh-V. President David Lowry-President Anderson Texaco Open 24 hrs. 482-6213 Trust Your Car To A Man Who Wears A Star Gas and Diesel J.L. Anderson 166 Rita’s Beauty Shop Antics ftr. LOCATED IN THE MCKINNEY BAZAAR 900 N TENNESSEE MCKINNEY TEXAS Rita Batchelor-Owner Carrie Sandborn Van Alstyne, TX Sue Gaskill 482-5263 MARGARET HYNDS 2 1 4-482-6372 OPEN FRl . SAT ft SUN 21 4 542-7062 Van Alstyne 482-5314 Barrett’s Supermarket And Cafeteria Locations At Gunter 433-5603 Celina 382-2301 167 CONGRATULATIONS 83” SENIORS LECTRONICS SYSTEMS, INC. WAYNE CAROLYNE JONES David Wood Anna Grain, Inc. 482-6495 Hrs. 12-12 Rita’s Club 2 miles North of Van Alstyne on Hwy. 75 Grain. Feed, Fertilizer, Agriculture supplies Box 66 Anna. TX 75003 (214) 924-3371 Mgr. Rita Jackson 6 days a week Expert Piano Tuning 25 Years Experience HUNTERS PIANO AND ORGAN Sher-Den Mall (214) 893-1832 17225 Armstrong, Denison (214) 465-5614 Anthony Greer Real Estate Anna, TX Sf C § B Pest Specialist We specialize in pleasing you Congrats. Srs.” “ R. S. 482-5903 STEVE COLVIN CHEVROLET 172 Benton Insurance Agency, Inc. 110 S. Main Commercial and Personal lines Security Service Van Alstyne, TX 75095 Phone 482-5225 Satisfaction Since 1890 Western Auto Home owned by E. L. Avent Zenith Television G.E. Appliances, Furniture, Electronic Center. True Tone Van Alstyne, TX 482-5440 Showcase Travel Center Here to assist you with your repairs 6 parts service Also Motor Homes S Van Sales Gerald Douglass Owner P. O. Box 1009 Hwy. 75 N. Van Alstyne, TX 214-482-6601 KANADAY TEXACO Owner: Bill Kanaday Hwy. 5 482-5389 174 PHILLIP’S GROCERY Hi-way 5 482-5454 Quality Meats Name Brand Groceries Friendly Service Me Wain Motors Company Used Cars bought, sold and exchanged Busi. 482-5816 Res. 482-5864 U.S. 75 2 miles North Van Alstyne. TX Continental Barber Shop Sher-Den Mall 12 Hair Stylists Haircuts, Layercuts, and Wedges Long Length i . Cuts Everett Grantham 892- Veazey Hardware Van Alstyne, TX 482-5433 175 Best Wishes Seniors Sherman Democrat Lewis Roofing Specializing in Residential Old King Coleman Daycare 1 II ■ nm ■■ i Director: Ernestine Coleman Assistants: Linda Davis Nancy Billy Phone: 482-6311 Peggy’s Beer £ Wine Melissa, TX 8370561 177 WITH OUR BONUS PROGRAM, WE’LL PAY YOU TO SAVE ENERGY. You’re hearing it from all sides now. Save energy. Conserve. Use less and you’ll save more. Well it’s all true, but we’re taking it a step further, by writing you a check. We’re doing this because when you buy a high efficiency heat pump, air conditioning system or window unit, you’ll be using less energy. That saves you money and saves us money. So we’re passing the savings along to you. Your dealer should have all the details and can help you select the right system for you. For more information about our Bonus Program give the energy experts at TP La call. Remember, saving energy is good for your pocketbook. And we can prove it with a check. Jpa TKXAS POWER LIGHT COMPANY The. Eiex±nlc En ujjj. £xfie.nt Read Panther News In The Van Alstyne Leader A Jim And Eileen D’Avignon HOWE QftafoSftaxt Member FDIC P.O. Box 428 Howe, TX 75090 532-5521 P 178 GRAYSON COLLIN ELECTRIC COOPERATION (214) 482-6266 Security Auto % Truck Repair COMPLETE SERVICE JERRY P.O. BOX 866 Owner VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75095 Owned By Those We Serve VAN ALSTYNE LIVESTOCK COMMISSION, Inc. Sale every Saturday at 12:00 noon Insured and Bonded for sellers protection Cattle, Hogs, Sheep. Goats, and Horses SIMCO CATTLE COMPANY Stocker-Feeder Home Office 482-5993 482-5217 Cattle at all times 482-6691 482-5218 Regular Texas Longhorns 482-6616 Regular Quarter Horses C.L., Mary, and Keith Simco 179 Highway 75 Buy-Sell-Deliver 30 years experience Dwight Smith Farm Machinery, Inc. Tractors-Combines P.O. Box 400 N. Exp. 75 and HWY. 902 Howe, Texas 75059 Sherman, Texas Days (214) 532-5551 24 Hrs. (214) 532-6148 Congratulations Seniors Metal Industries Van Alstyne. TX 75095 180 CROCKETT TRAINING CENTER FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH Offering a complete service LUMBER for horse owners Distribution Warehouse Florses for sale-show and breeding stock. Conditioning, consignments, stallions at stud. Van Alstyne. TX Contact: Bruce or Jo Anne Crockett (214) 482-6645 Rt. 1 Box 605. Van Alstyne. TX 75095 A Flower Is Worth A Thousand Words To Express Your Love and Joy Call: 483-6363 Flowers By Clowers 201 E. Jefferson Van Alstyne, TX 75095 Wendell Johnson Satin Country Band (214) 482-6016 Country and Rock '£iVe in faith, knowing that fat tnote teuatding andlonget enduring than monumentd, fame ot fattune, ate the actd ojj lode, kindnedd and condidetation that The fllmigh tg privileged each etf ud to petfatm eVetg dag off out lived. ..... — Th.� i—d n%o b and ded.cafad to m morv of Jam � P«rIt F.older $r and Math Ba� n«� F-oldm• ■ ftob«ri I 3 f.cld � Van Alityte T«� ai Congratulations To Van Alstyne High School Seniors of 1983. Best wishes to each for the future! And our gratitude to dedicated administrators, faculty members and members of the student body, and Remember, an education is an empty life-time experience — should you fail to live in accordance with the above creed. Mr. Mrs. Robert E. B. Fielder DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE PENNY PINCHERS PARADISE” FIELDER LUMBER SUPPLY EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING” Home of 10,OCX) Quality Barg Prestige Fashions, For A Lot I Help Keep the Only Retail Lumber Yard From Sherman to McKinney ALSTYNE, TX-MAIN at STEPHENS Be a Pepper!” Dr. Pepper of Sherman Carpets ., U Vinyl Formica S' ft, Commercial Tile Richard’s Carpets Highway 75 North, Box 594 Van Alstyne, TX 75095 Wall Tile Floor Tile Business: 487-6500 Home: 487-6103 Richard Loftice, Owner Congratulations Seniors! Smith Drug 547-4431 McKinney, TX East side of Downtown Square 183 Bill and Barbara Jouette OWNER L.L. Shorty” Blythe City Barber Van Alstyne Veterinary Clime Old Oil Mill Rd..Off F.M. Rd. 3133 P.O. Box 886 Van Alstyne, Texas 75095 Shop 107 S. Preston Office Hours: M-F 8-5 Office 482-6603 Sat. 8-3 After Hours 482-5535 If no answer 893-2417 CHANDLER 1 IT3 jy Custom Make Hydraulic Hoses LONG AUTO SUPPLY MEATS Hwy. 5 Specializing in Kennedy Produce Bacon, Sausage, Steaks, Hams 313 N WACO VAN ALSTYNE TEX 75095 8 00AM 5 30PM MON SAT 214 482-6547 GRANNY’S KITCHEN M M LONG MIKE LONG We specialize in good food” o 400 W. Haning Richard Virginia Raney Howe, TX 75059 532-5504 Caldwell Phillips 66 Waco, Stephens Velma Caldwell AileyTV Electronics 313 N. Armstrong Ave. Denison, TX 465-540) 465-4902 VEU Subscriptions, Antenna Service. Sound Systems 184 Kenneth Hix’s Parts House Texas Security Alarm Company 482-5500 Phone: 482-5463 Hwy. 5 Elaine Hix Protecting families against rape, fire, and burglary The Farm and Ranch Store corner of Preston and Marshall owners-Ron and DeAnna Cameron 482-5567 FLESHER FUNERAL Raye Jenkins Used HOME FLORAL Cars Funeral Service Insurance tinn � r nm State approved Pre- Clean, used cars and trucks Johnny and Mark (214) 482-5503 Highway 75 North Van Alstyne, TX arrangement Plan We honor all burial policies at full value 482-6225 Van Alstyne, TX Van Beauty Shop (Best Little Beauty The Van Alstyne Q B Club Shop in Town) Ph. 482-5416 © Supports the Panthers 185 Congratulations Seniors We specialize in good food VAN COFFEE SHOP THE 482-5223 BOUDREAU Van Auto Sales FAMILY 482-6308 Dan Offill 186 Member FDIC OF ANNA 924-3361 Congratulations Seniors Van Alstyne FFA Registered Polled Herefords The Bold Rainbow Ranch I Box 277 Alstyne. TX Owners: J. G. Hamner and Son 187 IlsHct er selection wt lli a ca Ue connection CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! From THE SENIOR ROOM MOTHERS VIDEO VISION, INC. P. O. Box 1015 Van Alstyne. TX 75095 Phone (214) 364-5322 (214) 482-6100 vrssonis Have GoW • WiU Travel VAN ALSTYNE, FTO The FTO wishes to thank the officers, members, parents, and the community for their support and help through this school year. Our Family Teacher Organization will continue to dedicate itself to helping make the Van Alstyne I.S.D. the best school district anywhere. BB 6 Kim Qr1 om. owner (214) 482-6455 Route 1. Box 456 Ven Aletyne, TX 75096 188 Davis Home Repairs Windows Painting Patio Covers Improvements Storm Doors Cabinets Wayne Davis Jr. Paneling Box 230 Van Alstyne, TX 482-5943 General Repairs Rusty Atkins Heating and Air Conditioning Rheem Dealer 482-6630 New Used Equipment Catching Farm Supply John Deere Sales Service P. O. Box 668 Howe. TX W. R. Carpenter Sales REMODELING FRAMING D H CONSTRUCTION VAN ALSTYNE. TX J. C. HERRON 482-5281 BILLY DAVIDSON 482-6025 189 itfirat (Wjristtan (Eijunrb JSatt .Alsigtie, (Ercas The predecessor of this church, the first Disciples of Christ congregation in Texas, was founded during the winter of 1841-42 at McKinney’s Landing in Bowie County near the Texas-Arkansas border. Collin McKinney, pioneer settler and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was the leader of the Bowie Count)' congregation, which had worshipped informally since 1831. Between 1844 and 1846 the group moved to Liberty (later called “Mantua”), three miles southwest of here. In 1846 under McKinney and J B. Wilmeth, the congregation was reorganized as the “Liberty Church” with eighteen members. In 1854, the first Mantua Christian Church was built. In this early structure a rail in the center aisle separated men from women. No offering plate was passed; donations were placed on the communion table. Members constructed their own “hymn books,” which doubled as souvenir and recipe books. Founders of churches in many cities, including Galveston, Sherman, and Glen Rose, were members of the Mantua church. In 1887 the Mantua group organized the church on this site in the infant town of Van Alstyne, located on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. In 1891 the Mantua and Van Alstyne churches joined memberships. 190 Our 137th Year-1983