Van Cove High School - Hornet Yearbook (Cove, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1979 volume:

1979 Hornet VAN-COVE HIGH SCHOOL COVE, ARKANSAS VOLUME XXV Table of Contents Title Page ........................................................................................................... 1 School Board. Administration. Office Staff ..........................................................................4-5 Faculty..............................................................................................................6-7 Personnel ...........................................................................................................8-9 Remedial Reading. Special Education ................................................................................. 10 Organizations..................................................................................................... 11-16 Seniors ............................................................................................................. 17 Honors ............................................................................................................ 25 Sports ........................................................................................................... 28 Classes ............................................................................................................. 34 Activities .......................................................................................................... 47 School Life....................................................................................................... 62 Advertisements........................................................................................................65 2 Administration Faculty School Board Approves New Buildings Top: Cove Elementary Building Bottom: Vandervoort Elementary Standing: Richard Gilbert, President, Seated, L to R: Jerry Lowrey, Fred Building Neblick, Merle Winfield, Earl Ricks, Secretary; John Watkins, Vice-President. 4 Superintendent Vaughn Wright Superintendent’s Message The primary purpose of the Van-Cove School is to educate the students of the community in such a manner that they will be equipped to live a full and satisfactory life regardless of the technical and sociological changes which will take place during their lives. May each of us, as students, parents, and school personnel, keep this purpose foremost in our minds and conduct our activities in a way that will promote the achievement of this goal. Best wishes to Van-Cove School. Your Superintendent Vaughn Wright School Gains New Principal - Bookkeeper Top Left - Ramona Smith, Secretary Center Left Derrell Atkins. Principal Bottom Left - Jane Wright, Bookkeeper Bottom Right - No school system could operate efficiently without the good work and cooperation of the secretary, principal, and bookkeeper. Mrs. Smith daily answers phone calls, handles all school mail, and types most of the materials needed by the principal and superintendent. Mr. Atkins handles daily attendance records, discipline problems, and keeps study halls and P.E. classes. Mrs. Wright is busy keeping the financial records of all school activities. 6 VCHS Gains New Coach And Math Teacher Kathy Padilla Math 11th Sponsor Vernon Morrison P. E. 9th Sponsor Margaret Brewer Social Studies, Librarian 8th Sponsor Ruby Stroud Business 12th Sponsor Linda Holder Home Economics 10th Sponsor Lacy Randall English 7th Sponsor Ron Maples Science 12th Sponsor Hilton Bell Agriculture 11th Sponsor School Adds New Teachers Walker, Bradford, Bollen Bob Wohlert 5th. and 6th. Cove Francis Walker 4th. and 5th. Cove Clara Maples Kindergarten Mary Jo Scott 1st. and 2nd. Cove Mary Jean Pate 2nd. and 3rd. Cove Sheila Payne 4th. and 5th. Cove Mary Givens 1st. and 2nd. Vandervoort Billie Holloway 3rd. and 4th. Vandervoort Hilda Davis 2nd. and 3rd. Vandervoort Gary Bradford 5th., 6th., 8th, Vandervoort Kathy Bollen 5th., 6th., 8th. Vandervoort Leon Goss Principal 7th. and 8th. Vandervoort Personnel Help Keep Vandervoort Cooks Patsy Barrett Betty Howard Bus Drivers L to R: Hank Sandefur, Jap Hicks, Ge Matheson Vandervoort Custodian Genevieve Hicks Vandervoort Aides Ann Stacer, Cleon Daniels, Joyce Lowrey School Running Smoothly Kesterson Heads Reading Program 4 Arlene Kesterson, Remedial Reading Teacher New Reading classroom greatly adds to the curriculum Above: Reading students receive extra help and guidance of the school. from Mrs. Kesterson in new room. Vickie Keeney, Special Education Teacher Special Ed Grows After 1 Year 10 Construction makes possible a reading room and Special Ed room after elementary moved, (Top) Mary Taylor and (Bottom) Rober Burk use facilities in classroom both before and after construction. Organizations FFA Gains Skills for Tomorrow’s World Sweetheart Darlene Page Advisor 12 Hilton Bell Officers (left to right) David Alexander, Pres.; Tim Dickison, Vice-Pres.; Stephen Moody, Sec.; Harrell Sherwood, Treasurer; David Ashcraft, Reporter; Billy Fortner, Jr. Advisor; Terry Kemp, S.C. Rep.; John Barrett, Sentinnel FHA Honors New Teachers In Its First Year Officers Beta Club L to R: John Watkins, Gerald Wrebb, Stephen W'alker, Fran Stroud, Jami Davis, Pam Davis, Lisa Smith, Lesa Pate, Darlene Page, Theresa Neblick. Kay Stroud. Maria Tapia, and Derrell Atkins, Advisor L to R: Lisa Smith, Vice-Pres.; Lisa Smith, Sec.; Lesa Pate, Treas.; Belinda Bell, Pres.; Kay Stroud, Rep.; Maria Tapia. S.C. Rep. Student Council Front Row: Fran Stroud, Pam Davis, Terrie Harold, Susan Hamilton, Regina Barr, Tonja Lance. Middle Row: Carla Nichols, Earnie Smith. Janet Riddle, Shane Sellers, Donna Nichols, Burt Nichols, Shannon Smith, Mark Davis, Glen McIntyre. Top Row: David Ashcraft, Terry Kemp, Donald Burk, David Alexander. Harrell Sherwood, Rodney Jones. V Left to Right: Seated Ann Keeney and Lisa Smith Standing - Jami Davis and Belinda Williamson New Annual Staff Takes Charge O Above: 1979 Hornet Staff: Darlene Page, Kay Stroud, Pam Davis, Retina Bell. Fran Stroud, Lisa Smith, Lesa Pate. Paper Staff Gets The News Out Editor Kay Stroud Paper Editors Lisa Smith Ann Keeney 15 Library Club Margaret Brewer Librarian Left Photo: L to R: Lisa Turner, Donna Nichols, Janet Riddle. Glenda Jewell, Debbie Wilson, Carl Broach, Felicia Ewing, Laurie Dufrene, Kim Wilson. Above: Jay Ryan and Carol Banks gladly return to class after fire drill ends. Left: Fire Marshals L to R: Mark Davis, Beverly Pate, Paula Cook, Stevie Dickison, Terrie Harold, Tammy Manasco, Ed Hoek, Leslie Tallant, Kay Stroud, Steve Walker, Teresa Looney, Neil Cecil. Graduates Seniors Of ’79 Let It Shine David Roy Alexander FFA 1,2,3,4, FFA President 4. Basketball 1,3,4, S.C. 3,4, Class Officer 4. Beauty Pagent Escort 4, Homecoming Escort 3,4, Shelby Alexander FFA 1.2,3,4, Honor Roll 1,3, David Ashcraft FFA 1,2,4 Reporter 2,4, FHA 3. Basketball 1.2.3.4, S.C. 1.2,3,4, Officer 2.4, Class Officer 1,2,3, Who’s Who 1,2,4, Beauty Pagent Escort 1,3,4, Homecoming Escort 2.3.4, Honor Roll 1, John Barrett Jr. FFA 1,2,3,4, FFA Judging Teams 1,2,3,4, FFA Delegate 1,2,3, Basketball 1,2, Dennis Barton FFA 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2, Donald Burk FFA 1,2,4, FHA 3. Basketball 1,3,4, Homecoming Escort 3, 18 Color paid for by SCOTT’S GARAGE Carl Broach FFA 1,2,3,4, Margaret Carlson FHA 1,2,3,4. Who’s Who 3, Pager Staff 4, Honor Roll 1, Jami Davis FHA 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3, S.C. 1,3, Officer 3, Beta Club 4, Class Officer 1,2,3, Who’s Who 1,2,3, Paper Staff 4, Beauty Pagent 3,4, Homecoming 2, Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Roger Dickerson FFA 1.2,3,4 Basketball 1, Tim Dickison FFA 1,2,3,4, FFA Officer 4, Who’s Who 1.2, Bill Fortner FFA 1,2,3,4, FFA Junior Advisor 4. FFA Judging Teams 1,2,3,4, R. Susan Hamilton FHA 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 2,3, Class Officer 1, Homecoming 3. Who’s Who 1,2,3. Beauty Pagent 2, Barbara Jewell FHA 1,2,3,4, Beauty Pagent 2.3. Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4. Homecoming 2. Honor Roll 1.2,3,4, Color paid for by LEWIS LUMBER CO. 19 Seniors Receive Honors Class Favorites: Belinda Bell Wesley Randall Escort: Harrell Sherwood David Alexander Class Beauty and Handsome: Darlene Page David Ashcraft Class Clowns: Wesley Randall Lyndell Smedley 20 Top Left: Gorden Hale presents invitations to the Seniors Middle: Seniors construct sidewalks for the Seniors of 1978 and 1979 Ix wer Left: Class Sponsors; Ruby Stroud. Ron Maples Lower Right: Class Officers; Steve Moody. President; Harrell Sherwood. Vice-President; Darlene Page. Secretary; Wesley Randall. Treasurer; Belinda Bell. Reporter; David Alexander, S.C. Representative THIS IS NOT THE END. NOR THE BEGINNING OF THE END. BUT THE END OF THE BEGINNING. Ann Keeney FHA 1,2.3.4, Beta Club 4, Pager Staff 4, Co-Editor 4, Honor Roll 3,4, Terry Kemp FFA 1,2,3,4. FFA Officer 3. FFA Judging Teams Laura Metz FHA 2,4, Stephen F. Moody FFA 1,2,3,4, Officer 4, Class Officer 1,2,3,4, Honor Roll 1,2,3, FFA Judging Teams 2,4, Darlene Page FHA 1,2,3,4, Officer 4, Basketball Manager 3.4, S.C. 2,3, Officer 3, Beta Club 4, Class Officer 1,2,3,4, Who’s Who 4, Annual Staff 4, Beauty Pagent Queen 3, Honor Roll 1.2.3.4, Homecoming 3,4, FFA Sweetheart 4, Valedictorian 4, Carla Nichols FHA 1.2,3,4, Officer 4, S.C. 3,4, Basketball 3, Class Officer 3, Beauty Pagent 1,2,3, Homecoming 3, W'esley Randall FFA 1,2,3,4, Class Officer 4, Who’s Who 3,4, Janet Riddle FHA 2,3,4, Officer 4, S.C. Officer 4, Honor Roll 3, Beauty Pagent 3,4, Miss Congeniality 3, 22 Color paid for by LEON PAGE CONST. Harrell Sherwood FFA 1,2,4. Officer 4. FHA 3, C.C. 1.4. Officer 4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Beta Club 4, Class Officer 1,3,4, Who’s Who 1,2,3,4, Beauty Pagent Escort 4, Homecoming Escort 3,4. Honor Roll 3,4, Lyndell Smedley FFA 1,2,3,4, Who’s Who 4. Robby Smalley FFA 1,2,3,4, Honor Roll 3, Lisa G. Smith FHA 1,2,3,4. Officer 3. Basketball 1.2,3,4. Co-Captain 4. Beta Club 4. Who’s Who 3, Paper Staff Co-Editor 4. Beauty Pagent 4, Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Valedictorian 4, L. Kay Stroud FHA 1,2,3,4. Officer 3,4, FHA Federation Sec. 3, Beta Club Officer 4. Basketball Manager 3,4, Class Officer 1,2, Who’s Who 3, Annual Staff Editor 4. Homecoming 4, Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 1,2, Marv L. Tavlor FHA 4. Stephen W’alker FFA 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1,2,3, Beta Club 4, Who’s Who 1,2,3,4. Homecoming 3, Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Salutatorian 4, Belinda Bell Williamson FHA 1.2.3,4. Officer 3.4. Basketball 1,2,3, Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, S.C. Officer 3. Paper Staff 4. Beta Club Officer 4. Class Officer 4, Who’s W’ho 1.2,3,4. Beauty Pagent Queen 3, Princess 1, Homecoming Queen 3, Color paid for by ALESHIRE GULF 23 Honors Upper I eft: Lisa Smith-Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Smith. 3.9 grade point average; Upper Right: Darlene Page-Daughter of Luther and Mildred Page. 3.9 grade point average; Lower Left: Stephen Walker-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walker. 3.8 grade point average 25 Mr. Van-Cove High Stephen Walker Stephen Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill W'alker, is Mr. Van-Cove High for 1979. Stephen has been chosen by the high school faculty, who have selected him on the qualities of citizenship, scholarship, leadership, and school spirit. Stephen finishes his four years at Van-Cove High School as salutatorian of his class with a 3.8 grade point average. Stephen has been involved in FFA, and in basketball. He has also been elected to Who’s Who, and is a charter member of the Beta Club. All these qualities, achievements, and ability go together to make Stephen Walker Mr. Van-Cove High. Color paid for by U.S. MOTORS Kay Stroud, daughter of Mrs. Ruby Stroud, has been chosen by the Van-Cove faculty to represent the school as Miss Van-Cove High. During her four years in high school, Kay has been actively involved in FHA, holding the offices of Federation Secretary and President of her local chapter. She has also served as a charter member and officer of the Beta Club, class officer, Hornet Editor, and basketball manager. Kay has been able to remain on the honor roll for all four years. As Miss Van-Cove High. Kay represents an outstanding achievement in scholarship, citizenship, and leadership, as well as reflecting the spirit of Van-Cove High School. Miss Van-Cove High Kay Stroud Color paid for by LANE POULTRY 27 Athletics Sr. Boys Donald Burk Rodney Jones David Ashcraft David Alexander Harrell Sherwood Ed Hoek Andy Watkins Shane Sellers Donald Ashcraft Schoen Wright Stephen Parinello Chris Winfield Glen Roberts Randy Tipton Mike Harold 29 Color paid for by VAN-COVE BOOSTER CLUB SENIOR BOYS: Standing L. to R. Andy Watkins, Rodney Jones, Shane Sellers, Harrell Sherwood, David Ashcraft, Ed Hoek, Mike Harold. Kneeling Shane Wright, Glen Roberts, Donald Burk, Steve Perrinello, Randy Tipton, Chris Winfield, Don Ashcraft. 30 SENIOR GIRLS: L. to R. Donna Smith, Debbie Sherwood, Fran Stroud, Nelda Manning, Betina Grantham, Betina Bell, Gale Barrett, Pam Davis, Terri Harold, Tina Baker, Barbara Jewell, Jeri Border, Not Shown: Lisa Smith, Debbie Roberts, Teresa Neblick. Color paid for by VAN-COVE BOOSTER CLUB Jr. Girls Front row: Tonya Lance, Teresa Looney, Regina Barr, Karen Winfield, Melony Smith, Paula Page, Regina Headly. Second Row: Leslie Talant, Carol Banks, Gayla Smith, Pam Johnston, Rhonda Smith, Cherie Cureton. Tammy Monasco. Third row: Arlene House, Mary Snyder. Rhonda Cecil, Paula Cook, Debbie Daniels. Trina Thomas. Dorene Baker, Melinda Hoek, Coach Morrison. Hornets Lead The Way! Booster Club Float Boys Front row: Kevin Holbrook, Keith Jewell, Schtt Jacobs, Ricky Arther, Mike Headly. Jimmy Sherrouse, Bobby Smith. Second row: Terry Cummings, Danker Mize, Greg Cureton, Freddy Neblick, Mark H. Davis. Keith Roberts, Glen Mclntire, Daniel Ashcraft, Mark W. Davis. Third row: Coach Morrison. Spencer Sanders, Terry Jewell, Kevin Kesterson. Carl Pate. J. D. Holt, Shane Wright. Shannon Smith, Burt Nichols. 31 Lisa Smith Barbara Jewell Gale Barrett Betina Grantham Nelda Manning 2 Fran Stroud Pam Davis Betina Bell Tina Baker Teresa Neblick Vandervoort Junior Boys Ball Bottom: Coach Bradford, Deon Snyder, Dwight Barrett, Ellen Lowery, Jason Randall. Jerome James Top: Lonny Miller, Andy Stacer, Darrell James, Steven Neblick, Carl Cray. Gerald Burk Vandervoort Junior Girls Bottom: Coach Bradford, Laura Dearing, Gloria Watkins, Dalena Jewell, Beverly Jewell. Brenda Jewell, Holly Hamilton, Annette Snider, Janice Page 33 Undergrads Junior Class Gale Barrett Jeri Border George Crump Jimmy Cummings Betina Grantham Paul Hammond Terrie Harold Tony Helsel Ed Hoek Glenda Jewell Rodney Jones Nelda Manning Teresa Neblick Donna Nichols Lesa Pate Debbie Roberts Debbie Sherwood Donna Smith Lisa Turner, Pres. Paul Hammond, Vice-Pres. Nelda Manning. Sec. Lisa Smith, Treas. Debbie Roberts, Rep. Rod Jones, S.C. Rep. Sophomore Class Donald Ashcraft Tina Baker Cindy Banks Perry Barrett Betina Bell Mary Boldrey William Boldrey Edna Broach Lonnie Cecil Liz Cook Donna Cureton Pam Davis Steve Dickison Felicia Ewing Paula Gilbert Mike Harold Calvin Heifner Tammy Holbrook Rex Johnson John Jones Tom Metz Steve Parrinello Beverly Pate Patty Pate Donna Peirce Leslie Reynolds Glen Roberts Shane Sellers Karen Smedley Janice Smedley Earnie Smith Fran Stroud Gray Watkins Gereld Webb Debbie Wilson Kim Wilson Class Officers Freshman Class Brandy Alexander Daniel Ashcraft Patricia Bailey Dorene Baker Tammy Baker Gayle Barbee Peggy Broach Roger Burk Rhonda Cecil Paula Cook Terry Cummings Cherie Cureton Greg Cureton Debbie Daniels Mark H. Davis Mark W. Davis Jeanne Dean Gary Helsel J.D. Holt Arlene House Keith Jewell Ronnie Jewell Terry Jewell Pam Johnston Ricky Kanna Kevin Kesterson Glen McIntyre Danker Mize Fred Neblick Carl Pate Keith Roberts Spencer Sanders Billy Sherrouse Rhonda Smith Mary Snider Trina Thomas LaDawn Wachendorf Cove Eighth Grade Jeff Ashcraft Carol Banks Sarah Griffith Mike Headley Melinda Hoek Karnie Holbrook Kevin Holbrook Scott Jacobs Paul Jones Randy Loyd Tammy Manasco Frances Metz Sue Metz Burt Nichols Tammy Roberts Jay Ryan Robert Sanders Bobby Smith Shannon Smith Leslie Tallant Shane Wright Eighth Grade Dwight Barrett Cove Seventh Grade Ricky Arthur Steve Baker Regina Barr Neil Cecil Buddy Kmry Regina Headley Tonya Lance Teresa Looney Gina Lyda Paula Page Sonja Roan Gayla Smith Melonie Smith Jim Sherrouse John Rogers Karen Winfield Vandervoort Seventh Grade Dewayne Baker Laura Boldrey Cathy Brock Gerald Burk Julie Dufrene Carl Gray Holly Hamilton Jerome James Beverly Jewell Paul Jones Yolanda Lee Steven Neblick Daniel Scott Dion Snider Gloria Watkins Cove Sixth Grade Donita Barr Kim Basinger Deanna Belknap David Cabe Nyla Emry Stacey Gilbert Kim Hector Pamela Holbrook Pam Jewell Jeff Meredith Tony Nottke Darrell Page Ronda Roan Tammy Scott Steven Shroyer Larry Taylor Debra Winfield Buddy Alexander Shawn Atchley Darla Baker Glen Broach Kenneth Crump Laura Dearing Shirley Dufrene Henry Ewing Kenneth Jesse Brenda Jewell Dalena Jewell Robert Jobe Billy Lee Michael Rhodes Michelle Sherwood 40 Cove Fifth Grade Diana Arthur Judy Bailey Will Basintfer Tammy Belknap Deanna Bismark Patricia Broach Julie Dean Stanley Heifner Mary Sue Hubbard Paula Looney Edwin McIntyre Sherri Page Paula Pry Gerald Riddle Karl Roberts Gary Sherrouse Kim Tallant Candy Upmeyer Panny Upmeyer Sona Walker Vandervoort Fifth Grade Dale Baker Sue Baker Terry Ray Baker Wayne Broach Calvin Clark Nathanael Covington Nathan Crump Clark Harris Lisa Jones Angela Miller Le-Ann Miller Randy Myers Donna Passiock Byron Ward Tewayne Watkins 41 Cove Fourth Grade Dee Dee Aschraft Kenyon Basinger Brian Clifton Wesley Heifner Leona Hubbard Paula Jewell Dennis Kerr Sheila Kerr John Loyd Sherry Recenello Vandervoort Fourth Grade 42 Nina Baker Terry Joe Baker Eileen Barrett Karen Broach Frances Crump Tawana Davis Leon Gibbons Brian James Kim Jewell Nancy Jewell Jamie Rhodes Timothy Scott Jimmy Smith Rachele Stacer David Ward Cove Third Grade Leroy Arthur Janette Bailey Shirley Basinger Mickey Cabe Lydell Cook Lisa Harrison Teresa Page Lisa Parrinello Jeremy Smith Adam Wachendorf Johnny Whitmeyer Vandervoort Third Grade Tonya Baker Jennifer Barrett Robert Barrett Andrea Covington Linda Ewing Paula Folsom Randy Gagnon Johnny Jobe Eddie Lee Glen Miller 43 Cove Second Grade Heather Aleshire Mike Baker James Basinger Larry Jo Beaty Brian Biggs Leon Biggs Billie Billings Tina Broach Janet Cecil David Davis Lisa Faust Carll Harrison Kristen Hector Tammie Kerr Reese Manasco Kim Nottke Sonja Page Tina Page Wade Parker James Sinyard Marsha Spencer Dwayne Summit Darin Tallant Tracy Thomas Tracy Upmeyer Vandervoort Second Grade Joyce Barrett Thomas Bates Rhonda Burk Aaron Covington Jeffrey Denton Michelle Gibbons Joel Hall Noah Hall Tammy Hicks Denise Randall Diana Randall Dwayne Rhodes Timothy Rhodes Laura Smith Joe Szymanski Virgeina Ward Joe Wilson 44 Cove First Grade James Bailey David Belknap Robert Belknap Anita Billy Kenny Clifton Greg Fifield Rebekah Griffith Gerald Heifner Timmy Jewell Matt Kern Vandervoort First Grade Fatty Arthur Terisia Baker Lynnetta Barrett Madison Barrett Barbara Bates Janice Davis Stacy Hall Dwane Harney George Manning Jeffrey McCartney Kenney Smedlay Amber Snider Betsy Tooker Katrina Turner Tamara Towry 45 Kindergarten Program In Its Second Year Clint Aleshire Lloyd Arthur Timothy Arthur Thor Barr Julie Barrett Lorene Beaty Glen Crawford Billy Davis Jeff Dutton Chris Fortner Shawna Genzel Loxi Jones Jenny Morgan Bryan Page Arlene Parker Grady Sherwood John P. Werst Stevie Voyles Nathan Sullivan Pamela Standlee Activities Juniors Present “Great To Be Crazy” Who’s Who 1979 Most Likely to Succeed Lesa Pate and Steve Walker Most Popular Fran Stroud and Shane Sellers Best Figure and Physique Belinda Williamson and Harrell Sherwood Best Athletes Lisa Smith and David Ashcraft Most Sophisticated Darlene Page and Harrell Sherwood Laziest Carla Nichols and David Alexander Biggest Goof-off Best Dressed Janice Smedley and Wesley Randall Belinda Williamson and Glenn Roberts Citizenship Betina Bell and Steve Walker Most Likely to be Lifetime Friends Kay Stroud and Darlene Page Most Helpful Student Kay Stroud Steve Walker Best All Around Biggest Flirt Lisa Smith Donald Burk Donna Cureton Jimmy Cummings Cutest Couple Favorite Teachers Liz Cook Calvin Heifner Mrs. Holder Mr. Bell 9th - Most Beautiful and Handsome Mary Snider and Keith Roberts 9th - Most Intelligent Rhonda Smith and Spencer Sanders Oth - Most Beautiful and Handsome Paula Gilbert and Glen Roberts 10th - Most Intelligent Betina Bell and Gray Watkins 11th - Most Beautiful and Handsome Lisa Turner and Tony Helsel 11th - Most Intelligent Lesa Pate and Tony Helsel 1978 Van-Cove Homecoming 1 - Fran Stroud Schoen Wright 4 - Debbie Sherwood David Ashcraft 2 - Nelda Manning David Alexander 3 - Pam Davis Ed Hoek Queen Darlene Page Harrell Sherwood 6 - Donna Smith Glen Roberts 54 5 - Tina Baker Stephen Parrinello Star Light Star Bright Homecoming contestants and escorts for 1978 Crown Bearers Kendall Kesterson Beth Pate Announcer Kay Stroud Royal Kiss 1978 Van-Cove Beauty Pageant 1st Runner up: Regina Barr 2nd Runner up: LaDawn Wachendorf 3rd Runner up: Mary Snider Trina Thomas Rhonda Cecil Sonja Roan Janice Page Gloria Watkins 56 Color My World Queen’s 1st Runner up: Betina Bell Lisa Smith 2nd Runner up: Janet Riddle Donna Nichols 3rd Runner up: Miss Congeniality: Donna Smith Debbie Roberta vV X Debbie Sherwood Pam Davis 57 Farm Bureau agent speaks on driving safety. What kind of effort does Ed show??? 62 Tony shows concentrated effort in research Above Middle - Why is Fran so excited over the Gillham boys’ game? Above • Mrs. Payne presented with going away gift from Mr. Atkins. Left - Students participate in first pep rally. David Maddox speaks to Government class. 5th Graders use their creative imaginations. Above Middle - Students prepare a bonfire. Above - Shane leads cheers at the bonfire? Left - Jeff demonstrates colonial punishment. Advertising SCOTT’S GARAGE Auto Repairing, Tubes, and Auto 24 hr. Wrecker Service Accessories, Gas and Oil ancj Dispatch Phone 387-2240 Cove, Arkansas KHX 7400 WALKER SUPPLY COMPANY Electrical Supplies Hardware Building Materials P.O. Box 77 Cove, Arkansas Phone: 387-2913 68 | JML mvjitf i ItvjLTfLmtg Co� Box 95 — Cove, Ark. 71937 olmanized Pressure-Treated Lumber Wholesale and Retail Lumber - Post - Poles All of your lumber needs for farm and home. The Lighthouse Drive-In A. J. and L. A. Robinson Strout Realty World’s Largest Box 201 Phone (501) 385-2661 71973 Wickes Arkansas 1st National Bank MAIN OFFICE 394-3552 807 So. DeQueen St. Northside Cove Northside Office 394-5870 Cove Office 387-5870 Northside Shopping Center Hwys. 4 7 Member FDIC 71 Officers Member FDIC UNION BANK Clift C. Lane, Chairman of Board Bill Lauck Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Bourns, Vice President R. A. Carver, Vice President Gary W. Gardner. Vice President L. L. Morrow, Vice President Larry G. Russell, Vice President and Cashier Buddy Newholt, Asst. Vice President Eva Capehart, Asst. Cashier Ruby Lunsford, Asst. Cashier Wickes Branch Jesse Sullivan, Asst. Vice President and Manager Sheila Johnson, Asst. Cashier Directors Gregory Bourns Edward W. Stevenson R. A. Carver C. S. Williams R. L. Hanilton Bill Lauck Wood Clift C. Lane L. L. Morrow Charles W. Sharp Nabors Shaw 72 CURETON POLLED HEREFORD FARM ti LERRfl P SKILL RECEIVE HIGHER UJPGES You Can Do It! • Business education ‘Building Trades Diesel Mechanics ' ulonHiliu' Mechanics ‘industrial Mechanics •l.P.N ‘Machine Shop Rich fTlounimn Vo-Tech chool P.O. Box 69 meno. HR 71953 .W1-5012 Financial Aid Available GOSS FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE, INC. Ci. E. Appliances New and Used Singer Sewing Machines Phone .394-2689 p. Q. Box 1429 Mena, AR. 74 A Weyerhaeuser The Tree Growing Company Southwest Arkansas Region P. O. Box 388 DeQueen, AR 71832 Poultry House Equipment And Supplies Phone: 387-6409 Cove, Arkansas, Don and Steve Dearing Congratulations to Darlene COVE POST OFFICE Bart and Alma Price WICKES TEXACO Gene Taylor, Owner-Operator Mechanic on duty Wickes, AR Liz Stoeckl Dale Walker Mary Stoeckl MILLER’S LION STATION Phone: 385-2510 Night: 385-2479 BLAKE BUILDING SUPPLY David Miller Mena, Arkansas 394-4030 For all your building needs Hatfield, Arkansas 389-6110 76 Boyd F. Smith Stop And Shop Cove, AR One Stop Shopping Center______________________Phone 387-2190 Dunagan Wood Products Cove, Arkansas 77 QUALITY SHOE STORE AND BOOT BARN CONVERSE KEDS ADIDAS Carol and Darrell Nesbitt Mena, Ark. 394-4786 GEYER-QUILLIN FUNERAL HOME MENA INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 602 DeQueen Street Dick Barnham and John Crawford Mena, Arkansas FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN A •nUtii 400 Mena Street Mena, Arkansas 394-2261 Mena and Jannsen Mena, Arkansas 501-394-5055 78 THE GOLD DESIGNERS A. G. GENTRY AUTO Custom Made Jewelry We buy gold Specializing in diamonds Satisfaction is our Speciality Northside Shopping Center Phone: 394-5522 Hwy. 71 north RICH MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Wickes Phone: 385-2537 WELDON MANNING DOZER WORK Dirt work of all kinds Government ponds. House pads, etc. Congratulations Seniors of ’79 Ark. STEVE’S EXXON Cove, Arkansas Congratulations HATTON GROCERY Hatton, Arkansas 71946 Phone: 387-2213 Don Margie Youngblood Compliments to the Senior Class R. L. DOC HAMILTON Realty and Insurance Phone: 389-6174 Hatfield Arkansas Congratulations to Barbara and the Sr. Class WILLARD AND RUBY JEWELL Congratulations from THE TRADING POST 385-2316 Wickes, Arkansas Bill’s Tire Service 701 Seventh Street Mena, Arkansas 71953 CHAIN SAW SUPPLY COMPANY Briggs Stratton Service Parts Saw Chain Bars Sprockets Accessories Congratulations Seniors J. RAY AND MARIA’S MOBILE HOMES GARLAND COOK, Owner Hwy. 71 4 PH: (501) 387-7101 Cove, Arkansas 71937 Mena Arkansas RALPH’S BUICK, PONTIAC AND GMC COMPANY Hwy. 71 North Ralph E. Johnson, Jr. Mena Arkansas Congratulations Kay LARRY’S GRO. Larry and Deggie Stricklin Hatfield, Arkansas Phone 389-6154 82 MODE O’DAY 801 Mena Street Mena, Arkansas 71953 Phone: 394-5464 Congratulations to the Seniors of 1979 Compliments of DWIGHT’S CONE - N - CUE Northside Shopping Center Mena, Arkansas 71953 Congratulations to Kay Stroud with love from BRENT GORDEN MENA REXALL DRUG 623 Mena Street Phone 394-1021 Mena, Arkansas BIGGE QUALITY CLEANERS Joe and Muriel Bigge 519 Port Arthur Avenue Mena. Arkansas Oua| 0Ridio Ed Plummer, Ueno'fi O tCiaf City fcotogiWpJiG i 619 Mena St - Mena, Art 71953 Phone 394-5257 Compliments Of BEASLEY - WOOD FUNERAL HOME 394-1310 Mena, Ark. LIFE AUTO FARM LIABILITY CROP INSURANCE —DISABILITY INCOME BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MORTGAGE INSURANCE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE COMPANIES LEWIS FOOD CENTER SANDEFUR’S GENERAL MERCHANDISE KHX 9591 387-6522 Vandervoort, Ar. Highway 70 Bypftss at 6th Street 85 ■ ? w: ROSE UPHOLSTERY, INC. SFA CUSTOM AIRCRAFT INTERIORS MENA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT POLK COUNTY FARMERS ASSOCIATION,INC. Mena—Arkansas—W ickes P. 0. BOX 1343 394-2551 MENA, ARK. 71 53 AC 501 Phone 394-3373 Compliments of Compliments of PINE BOWL RICH MOUNTAIN AVIATION Jim and Betty Montgomery Mena - DeQueen Mena, Arkansas 86 Roberts Custom Homes Tom Roberts Phone 387-6532 Cove, Arkansas SUN GAS COMPANY Do. Hwy. 59 71 P.O. Box B Mena, Arkansas (501) 394-3443 Congratulations to Darlene and the Seniors of “79” Love Dudley, Barbara Brad and Bryan Compliments of BARTON WELDING SUPPLY Hwy. 71 South Mena, Arkansas (501) 394-2770 Compliments of SMEDLEY’S FINA SERVICE John and Modena Smedley 1 mile South Cove, Ark. Compliments of WAGNER’S AUTO BODY AND SALES Hwy. 71 South Mena, Arkansas Compliments to the Seniors of 1979 OTASCO Best Wishes Congratulations to CAROLIN and the SENIORS of 78 from Maria Ann Tapia (omitted from 78 annual) Mena, Arkansas 394-3456 87 Compliments of Compliments of WATKINS HARDWARE AND FURNITURE CO. DALE, TINKER AND PHILL Out 79th year of service Mena 394-4040 Arkansas Compliments of THE MENA STAR Congratulations to the SENIORS OF 1979 from Printing and Publishing Mena, Arkansas ROWE’S MOBILE STATION Hatfield, AR BUSCH MACHINE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY Discover BEN FRANKLINS Custom Machine and Mena, Ark. Fabrication 394-3780 We bring variety to life” Mena, Arkansas 71953 Congratulations to BUDGET SHOE STORE KAY 918 Mena Street Phone: 394-3622 Wayne and Diane Nielsen Save with self-service GOODE BARBER SHOP AND SERVICE STATION At Midway 2 Miles South of Cove BOOTS AND JEANS Levi’s and Wrangler Jeans Texas - Acme - Dan Post - Tony Lama - Nocona - Cedercrest - Santa Rosa - Redwing Boots 920 Mena Street Phone 394-2130 Congratulations Seniors Compliments of from DINGLER DRUG ELDEN DAVIS to the SENIORS of 79 Congratulations Seniors “CUPIDS BRIDAL CORNER” Invitations, gowns, viels Church and Home Decorations, Paperware, Showers, and Anniversaries Cove, Arkansas 387-7747 “RATCHET-JAW” CB CENTER Potter Junction Mena, Arkansas 71953 501-394-3162 Compliments of COLE’S SPORTING GOODS and MISS SHERRY’S FLOWER SHOP Northside Shopping Center Mena, Arkansas 394-1312 KENA 1450 KSKR 101.7 Mena, Arkansas 88 Parent Pages BOOSTERS David Dutton Frankie Karen Lance “Congratulations! Terry and the Talimena Reality Seniors of 1979 Quinn’s Quick Pick from Mr. Mrs. F. W. Peterson Ann Williams Beauty Shop Clark Plumbing, Inc. Charlie Wallace family Mountain Customs Bear Barton People’s Insurance Agency “Congratulations! Margaret and all the Seniors of “79” THE CARLSON FAMILY “Congratulations! John Barrett, Jr. and all the Seniors of “79” from MR. MRS. JOHN BARRETT JENNIFER Congratulations Seniors of “79” Hamilton School of Dance Teachers: Wickes, Arkansas Susan Hamilton Phone: 387-6962 Holly Hamilton Compliments of MOM DAD CONGRATULATIONS!!!! CONGRATULATION!!! You finally made it. Love, Daddy, Mama, Keith, Beverly, and Nancy Kay We love you very much. Mama, Beth, and Fran 90 Parting Shots Elementary and Secondary Classes Who Bought The Most Yearbooks Top Photo Fifth and Sixth Grade Bottom Photo Sophomore Claes Farewell and Congratulations “Seniors of ’79”