Walker County High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Jasper, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1980 volume:

WALKER-WATCHING 19 BETTER THAN EVER! Table of Contents Opening page 1 Student Life page 1 6 Sports page 50 Clubs page 1 00 School Population page 1 40 Academics page 222 Closing page 252 index page 259 Pep rallies are one of Walker ' s exciting activi- ties, especially for Bill Swann. Keeping up with people is one of Cecilia Bush ' s favorite pastimes. 2 Introduction Within this place A lot does happen — No obstacle can spirit dampen. Even though Miss Tucker always has a r eady smile for everyone, she does have a serious side. Thrilling action was ever present at Viking basketball games, thanks to team members Lester Evans, Barry Cooner, Mark Fowler, and Dennis Naramore. Majorettes Sandy West, Kitty Young, and Sonya Rutledge display a contagious spirit, even though The Viks were slow getting out of the blocks. A pep rally is evident by the dress of many peo- ple, such as Tara Boshell. Introduction 3 At pep rallies, Morning or after dark. The Minor Tigers were not as meek and docile as Regina Nuss portrayed them to be. Majorette Lindrea Farris shows a lot of pizzazz as she twirls her team to victory. Ties were the order of the day for the Senior Section at the pep rally. 4 Introduction Our souls do soar, Just like a lark. Walker seniors help boost the spirit at all pep rallies. Homecoming bonfires help give our Vikings that extra encouragement to fight for a victory. The Walker High School Band adds a touch of brass to all pep rallies and football games. Introduction 5 A sports event Is a sight to watch: The Vikings cut Another victory notch. Kyle Ingle proved to be a great asset to Walker ' s defense throughout the year. Team members Harry Wolfe and Joey Gilmore can concentrate on the game, even while off the field. Steve Henrickson helped the Vikings get off to a fast start with five straight victories. 6 Introduction People working together, It s called cooperation — Look at students or faculty And see participation. Mr. Hendrix is behind the scenes for many school activities. Mrs. Moore and Rhonda Warren participate in Walker ' s own Madrigal Dinner. Even though Jeff Pate seldom needs help with any math problems, Mrs. Dutton is always there if you need her. Popping popcorn at home basketball games makes Elgin Robinson an expert popper. Introduction 7 Before, during, and after A bitter task is done. Chemistry is one of Kim Amundson ' s bitter tasks. Clowning around was Junior Thomas ' part at the Madrigal Feast. Our library is always in order, thanks to hard workers like Michelle Able. 8 Introduction Smile (smil) — to show pleasure, favor, kindness, amusement, etc., by an upward curve of the mouth. The work is 9weetened with Wholesome fun. Several unusual activities were enjoyed by many seniors this year, such as a Halloween costume party. Sweet on each other, the saying goes for Terry German and Linda Dickerson. Introduction 9 The joy and beauty seen in every day, Roses represent love for Suzette Simmons. Memorable times are often remembered by Beth East and Barry KImbrell. February 14, in the life of Terri Tubbs, is a day filled with joy and beauty. 10 Introduction Poetry, novels, and class rings are tangible forms of memories and feelings. Portray good Memories in Each life ' s play. Sophomore float-makers went for the gold in Homecoming competition, and won first place color- fully. Walking with a friend has special meaning for Ann Grantland and Alan Rotserts. Introduction 11 spirit, joy. fun. love. People we will miss. Forget these times? Never! Even though Tracy Winn is a freshman, she is a person we will never forget. Time out for fun in physical education for Brenda Satterfield, Gwen Harris, Cynthia Mason, and Mary Gilmore. I knight thee. Sir Loin, quoth Henry VIM with Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon, who are better known as Mrs. Davis, Mr. Davidson, and Mrs. Holliman. Walker High School has a name for displaying great school spirit, thanks to cheerleaders such as Terri Banks. 12 Introduction Walker will always be remembered by Ginger Barker, as she enjoys reminiscing about days gone by, Walker High 9chool is this, And it ' s better than ever! High school prom; a time never to be forgotten by Margie Mcclean and Gary James. This is a close encounter of the Viking kind. Introduction 13 «-:; k «s L • , s. ., jfeij _i;: ' .-i ij Qeniors Front row: Larry Guli. Jerry Black, Terry Holcomb, Michael Medders, Chris Meachem, Terri Scoti, Jetf McAdams, Tony Tune, Jack Smith, Karen Vines, Steve Reeves, Linnie Patrick, Martha Woodley, Tern Henson, Wesley Finch; Second row: Tim Wells, Kenda Drjmmond, Roshelle Sanford, Regina Kimbrell, Sandra McAdams, Jefl Sloan, Kim McCauley, Tim Spam, Renee Goldsmith, Kim Gunter, Barbara Boyd, Marianne Hensley, Annette Hicks, Third row: Tern Pope, Cathy Cook, Jerry Byars, Cindy Drummond, Stan Karabasz, Skip Roberts, Traci Salmon, Carol Sherer, Angela Owens, Dean Pearce, Scott Myers, Tern Crump, Cindy Dodd, Missie Nicklaus, Tracy Ingle, Leona Sherer, Tereasa Grimes, Greg Taylor; Fourth row: Barry Cooner, Terena Wells, Sharon Easterwood, Diane Booth, Tina Hendon, Steve Henrickson, Monique Key, Anita Frost, Angelia Jones, Rebecca McElroy, David Smith, Deborah Walton, Dennis Naramore, Lisa Love, Tina Rowe, Melynda Edwards, Alton Gilbert, Filth row: Mark Fowler, Scott Yeager, Bobby Songer, Todd Fergu son, Beth Pulliam, Kyle Ingle, Sonya Rutledge, David Fields, Mary Alexander, Pat Sherer, Debbie Tallant, Karen Rutledge, Rena Clark, Johnny Stanger, Sixth row: Cindy Hughes, Tammy Kohake, Renee Barton, Bill Ray, Robin Cunningham, Donnie Rawls, Kerry Erwin, Eddie Kilgore, Scott Kimbrell, Ronnie Harris, David Guthrie, Patsy Woodson, Kenny Hartley, Seventh row: Donna Paulk, Vicki Lewis, Kim Shaver, Sandra Myers, Joe Lee, Tim Kilgore, Kyle Underwood, Robert Wilson, Elizabeth Randolph, Sherri Blackerby, Ellen Butler, Dudley Mosley, Tony Banks, Wesley Jones, Eighth row: Russell Taylor, Robbie Wright, Sandi Wade, Sherri Ferguson, Tern Tubbs, Rosemary Cooner, Linda Patridge, Ginger Barker, Brenda Dyre, Melissa Myers, Tony Holcomb, H. 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Hutchinson, Tim Cam, Ninth row: Charles Tatum, Sammy Coates, Teresa King, Debbie Gibson, Vicki McDavid, Reggie Boone, Cynthia Oliver, Charles Travis, Frances McGee, Garland Earns, Waddell Pierce. 14 Introduction 1980 Front row: Pam Fowler, Donna Morns, Debra Woods, Phyllis Chaffin, Janet Wakefield, Moms Panter, Melissa Harris, Diane Ingram, Priscilla Bjnn, Lynn Weldon, Elaine Webb, Tern McMillan, Darlene Hubbard, Cindy Russell, Second row Teresa Ashby, Jackie Akins, Beth East, Barry Kimbrell, Goober Williams, Randy Harris, John Trussell, Pam Williams, Ricky Pitts, Rodney Woodley, Jeft Page, Third row: Hank Swindle, Tim Smith, Jerry Parker, David Geeslin, Tammy Geeslin, Sandra Jackson, Tony Gurganus, Alfred Austin, Jane Evans, Traci Fuller, Bubba McLemore, Fourth row: Vicki Earnest, Eddie Young, Regina Nuss, Scott Wilson, Lori Stafford, Lynn McCaleb, Kim Guthrie, Robin Baker, Rhonda Duncan, Tern Banks, Carol Richardson, Pam Short, Fifth row: Randy Colvin, Lon McPherson, Sheila Mosley, Lori Bell, Jackie Howard, Kim Dickerson, Stephanie Neal, Cecilia Bush, Lindrea Earns, Brenda Satterfield, Regina Dickerson, Ann Caldwell, Rotert Burton, Sixth row: Kaye Cochran, Jerry Gann, Wanda Waid, Cindy Riley, Delores Duncan, Gary Norns, Kim Amundson, Kirk Bedenbaugh, Amy Murray, Ralph Robinson, Stevie Prescott, Alan Boshell, Curtis Overton, Seventh row Kathy Files, Debbie Plunkett, Sherri Myhand, Anita Harbison, Lon Lockhan, Cathy Kilgore, Vicki Slate, Eighth row: Dion Lawson, Keith Houk, G. A Sherer, Tina Perry, Robert May, John Wheeler, Ralph Shaw, Tim Stover, Edgar Cheng, Jerri Askew, Belynda Runyan, Keith Waldrep, Ninth row: Randy Burt, Charles Honeycutt, Fred Blell, Mike Key. Gary James, Donna Gilley, Randy Tedlord, Caria Hall, Greg Smith, Donna Smith, Janet Wright, Lisa Cleghorn, Jackie Trotter, Mike Tate, Tenth row: Teddy Clark, Allen Gilbert, David Lieberman, Bryan Leake, Terry German, Jimmy Jackson, Jim McNeal, Michael Meadows Introduction 15 WALKER HIGH ' S JR. ' S R • PROM 16 Student Life When you look at Walker, what do you see — spirit, talent, the campus, the people or one spe- cial moment? Student Life is filled with all the things that make each day at Walker seem better than the day before. Qtudent Life 17 Using only one of his many talents, Stan Kara- basz quickly learned the ropes, or pipes of the ylophone. Making a tour of several local schools, the Jazz Ensemble from the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra came to Walker to present a program of pop and jazz music. The four mem- ber band, consisting of a xylophone, lead and bass guitar, and drums, played several arrangements, many of which they had written themselves. After demonstrating how easy it was to change a few, simple chords into a song, the group asked for two volun- teers from the audience to give it a try. After much prodding and encourage- ment from the student body, Beth Pul- liam and Stan Karabasz volun- teered their services. Once they had overcome their shyness, they discov- ered how easy it was to play a song. This group gave the students a lesson in how to appreciate different kinds of music, and proved that anyone can be a musician. The Xylophone Kid, alias Beth Pulliann, strikes with authority and beauty. Applause and smiles ran rampant as evidenced by Jerri Askew and Edgar Cheng. It is amazing what a good sound can come from only four simple instruments, of course it helps when you have professional musicians. 1 8 Student Life On February 21, the Concert Choir and Jazz Ensemble from Livingston University came to Walker to present a short program of songs. Directed by Dr. Perry White, the Concert Choir began their program with two selec- tions from the Sixteenth Century Ren- aissance period. The choir also sang two spirituals. Then the Jazz Ensem- ble took the floor. Accompanied by a small band, the group opened with Brand New Feeling, a selection from the musical The Wiz. They also sang contemporary songs like Melissa Manchester ' s, Don ' t Cry Out Loud, and American Dream, by the Dirt Band. They ended their program with Hot Line, a song by the Silvers, which brought the students to their feet. Their singing was much enjoyed by both the student body and the fac- ulty, who look forward to their return next year. All That Jazz The Jazz Ensemble were not the only ones standing when the program climaxed with Hot Line. ' The Livingston University Choir is well stocked with talent and competent soloists. The Livingston version of American Dream, allowed a more relaxed style to express itself. Student Life 19 Rick Patenella was only one of many Juniors who worked long hours on their float. -.. S-r: - w - ' . ; - Yards and yards of crepe paper had to be stapled to form the skirt of the Junior float by Nay Satterfield and Cindy Drummond. Coach Barker is a valuable asset to the Freshmen, because he not only comes up with ideas, but also helps with the actual construction of the float. This paper mache Viking shows that he is ready to carve some gopher meat. 20 Student Life Preparations for the floats start long before the day of Homecoming. As early as a year before, class sponsors begin discussing design and construc- tion ideas while keeping the expected budget in mind. Many decisions must be made concerning the float before actual construction begins. The first, and possibly the hardest step in the building of a float is com- ing up with a theme. Sponsors act like conspirators when discussing ideas because each wants the honor of hav- ing the winning float. After the theme has been decided upon, the next step is how to portray it on the float. Once the theme and portrayal decisions have been made, the rest is relatively easy. Color scheme is a very important part of building a float. An eye-catch- ing design can be meaningless unless enhancing colors are used to portray the theme. After the theme and colors have been decided on, a little waiting has to be done. A couple of months before Home- coming, sponsors begin collecting money to finance the float building efforts of their class. While this is going on, many other things are tak- ing place. The classes scout the com- munity to find a vehicle to -construct their float on, someone to drive it, and a place to build it. All of this is done in secret because each class is compet- ing against the others for the prize- winning float. Although there is a lot of hard work and concentration, there is also much fun and enjoyment that goes into building a float. But when each flower was stapled, and the floats were ready for competition, the sense of pride and companionship that the students felt couldn ' t be ignored. Walker Construction Companies The Seniors captured second place with the theme: Golden Gophers Dance to the Viking Beat, and a special memorial for Callie Sue Brakef ield. The space theme Close Encounters of the Viking Kind, brought the Freshmen third place. The Sophomores produced the winning float with their theme of Vikings Gopher Gold. Student Life 21 The finished product Mrs. Franklin was one of the Junior sponsors who gave up a waek of thwr free time to help with the floats. Cynthia Barton and Connie Bridges quickly learned what building a float was all about. Mr. Brown was a sponsor who would senie tor nothing less than perfection. 22 Student Life Miss Tucker is a teacher who likes to get involved, and get in the thick of things. After much hard work, the day anx- iously awaited finally arrives. Students flock to school to put the final touches on their float and to critically inspect the competitors ' product. Noontime comes and with it, time to line up for the parade. Spectators line the streets to get a glimpse of the col- orful products of many students ' efforts. Judges make their choices and students nervously wait for half- time of the football game to find out which class won. The loudspeaker announcer addresses the students and there is automatically the tension of the long awaited decision. This year the Sopho- mores, under the direction of Mrs. Frankye Underwood captured first place with their ticker-tape Golden Gophers. The Seniors took second place with, Golden Gophers Dance to the Viking Beat, followed by the Freshmen ' s Close Encounters of the Viking Kind. Fourth place went to the Juniors. Regardless of the placement of prizes, all of the classes were winners. Barry Easterwood learned the ropes of stringing chicken wire. With the Sophomore float completed, Dewayne Wooten and Dawn Holbrook found time to take a break. The B Team cheerleaders arrived early to decorate their car for the parade. Student Life 23 The Homecoming Parade is an event that is not only enjoyed by the students of Walker, but also by many of the townspeople, and students of surrounding schools. Walker ' s Home- coming parades are famous for color- ful floats, beautiful girls, and gaily decorated cars; this year was no exception. The Parade started from the gym at 1 :00 with all the class floats, cars and club representatives ready and wait- ing in line. With the Viking Band and majorettes leading the way, they pro- ceeded downtown, where all the mer- chants and shoppers were anxiously awaiting their arrival. As the students in the parade tossed candy to the spectators and children, the floats and cars were being judged, so the win- ners could be announced that night during the Homecoming festivities. The parade then traveled to the local elementary and middle schools, so those students could enjoy the parade, and see what they have to look forward to in their high school years. The 1979 Homecoming Parade was a tremendous success, and it will take a supreme effort for the students next year to improve upon it. Everyone loves a parade Skipping down the street, a clown, Cameron Duggar, entertained the crowd. By looking at the finished product, Kenda Drummond, Cindy Dodd, and Terri Crump spent a lot of time preparing their car for the parade. 24 Student Life As the Homecoming game draws near, the nervousness and excitement of the game can clearly be seen on the faces of the players. But the game isn ' t the only thing the football players have to worry about. The football team has the responsibility of selecting a girl as their team sponsor, to repre- sent them during the Homecoming festivities. After they have chosen the Football Sponsor, they must then vote on four girls from each class to serve as Football Maids. Angelia Owen was chosen by the team as Football Sponsor, along with Mary Ben Savage as Freshman Maid, Carroll Mayhall, Sophomore Maid, Anita Farris, Junior Maid, and Cecelia Bush as Senior Maid. Special Girls for special times Anita Farris — Junior Maid. Carroll Mayhall — Sophomore Maid. Cecelia Bush — Senior Maid Angelia Owen was chosen Football Sponsor. Mary Ben Savage — Freshman Maid. Student Life 25 The 1979 Homecoming Court; Tammy O ' Rear, Rhonda D uncan, Queen Laura Lothenore, Lisa Love, and Tammy Land. One of the Homecoming Court, Tammy, raisea $1800 for the Student Council. A junior here at Walker, Tammy worked hard to attain her place in the court. Along with her many duties as a cheerleader and active Senior, Rhonda found time to be in the Homecoming Court. Contributing her share to the $13,000 raised by the contestants, Lisa helped make this a record setting year. 26 Student Life There are many highlights in the Homecoming season, and one of the most exciting is the election of Home- coming Queen. To become a contestant for Home- coming Queen, you must raise money. This year, the contestants raised money by selling everything from car- nations and cookies, to spirit boosters and hats. At the end of the two week competition, the top five money rais- ers are in the Homecoming Court. The Queen is then chosen from the top five, by popular vote of the student body. An outstanding sum of $13,000 was raised by the contestants this year. The top five were Tammy Land, Tammy O ' Rear, Rhonda Duncan, Lisa Love, and Laura Lothenore was elected Homecoming Queen by the student body. We ' re in the money Mirror, mirror on the wall, who ' s the fairest of them all: Laura Lothenore. The crowning of the Homecoming Queen is a long awaited event for Laura as Traci Salmon does the honors. Escorted by Daniel Craven, Laura begins her ' reign as the 1 979 Homecoming Queen. Student Life 27 The Junior Miss Pageant is a pag- eant designed for senior high school girls, where judging is based on youth fitness, poise and appearance, scho- lastic achievement, talent, and judges ' interview. In November, Monique Key, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Key, participated in the Walker County Junior Miss Pag- eant. For her talent, she played Themes from Mephisto Waltz, and won the title over 14 other contest- ants. In January, Monique went to Mont- gomery to compete for the title of Ala- bama ' s Junior Miss. There the 46 con- testants toured Huntington and Jud- son Colleges, Troy State University, and met Lillian Carter. In the prelimi- nary competition, Monique won the scholastic achievement and Kodak awards. On the night of the finale, in front of her family and friends, Moni- que was crowned Alabama ' s Junior Miss for 1980 by last year ' s winner, Beth Harris. Some of the prizes Monique received upon winning the title were a $5,000 tuition scholarship to the col- lege of her choice, a $1,000 ward- robe, a full add-a-bead necklace, a Kodak Teie-lnstamatic Camera, a set of World Book Encyclopedias, exercise equipment, and an engraved sterling silver tray. America ' s Junior Miss Pageant is held in Mobile, Alabama during the summer. There are 50 girls in the pag- eant who represent each state in the union. The winner of the national pag- eant receives a $1 5,000 tuition schol- arship. Walker Qenior captures state title 1979 Jr. Miss, Beth Harris, relinquislied her title to an excited winner. Alabama ' s Junior Miss — Monique Key 28 Student Life Practice for production numbers took most of Little girls are really made of pepperoni pizza, coke, fun times, and lots of giggles, the waking hours. A dream, a scream, and life will never be the same. In a gown of white chiffon, IVlonique took her first walk as Alabama ' s Jr. r liss. Student Life 29 Selling magazines each year is the only way the Senior class has to finance their expenses for that year. The magazine sales money goes to support not only the Senior class, but several other organizations. The Sen- iors have the expenses of the gradua- tion exercises to consider each year, along with donating $2,000 to pay for some expenses of the yearbook. This year they also purchased a camera for the school newspaper The Viking. However, the majority goes to the Cal- lie Sue Brakef ield Scholarship which is awarded annually. Each year, the Senior homerooms compete with each other for high magazine sales. The leading home- room for this year was Ms. Lankford ' s homeroom. To help Ms. Lankford ' s homeroom win in this competition was the high magazine salesperson, Rob- ert May. The top five individual sales- men were Robert May, Carol Sherer, Ralph Shaw, Tracy Ingle, and Jack Smith. Other high selling homerooms were Coach Schumacher, Mrs. Dod- son, Mrs. Studdard, Miss Thomas, and Mrs. Martin. This year the magazine sales not only reached the goal of $10,000, but exceeded it by almost $3,000. This has been one of the most successful years of magazine sales at Walker High, and shows a lot of enthusiasm and ambition from the Seniors of 1980. Seniors exceed magazine goal Earning the stuffed dog was every senior home room ' s goal for a day. Ms. Lankford gives the dog a hug after the first day of sales. 30 Student Life Winning money for high magazine sales this year were Jack Smith, Tracy Ingle, Ralph Shaw, Robert May, and Carol Sherer. Faculty selects citizenship award The morning devotion is one of Rosemary ' s |oys at Walker. One of the highest awards a student can achieve at Walker is the Good Citi- zenship Award. This award is given by the faculty, who select a Senior boy and girl they feel shows good charac- ter, grades, and leadership. This year ' s recipients are Steve Henrickson and Rosemary Cooner. Steve is the 17 year old son of Mrs. Judith Garrett and Mr. Allen Henrick- son. It is easy to see why Steve was chosen for this award because he is president of the Key, Beta, and Quest Clubs. He is also a member of the Annual Staff, Math Club, National Honor Society, Historian for SGA, and somehow finds time to play varsity basketball. Rosemary is the 17 year old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Cooner. She is president of the Anchor Club, Vice-president of Beta Club, Chaplain for SGA, and a member of Math and Quest Clubs. Rosemary ' s classmates have shown that she is a true citizen and leader by electing her mayor dur- ing the Quest Club Rule-The-City Week. By being an active basketball player, Historian of S.G.A., Senior Editor on Annual Staff, and an honor student, Steve was given the Good Citizenship Award. Holding the honor of Good Citizenship girl and boy are Rosemary Cooner and Steve Henrick- son, elected by the faculty at Walker. Student Life 31 The average attendance for a Walker football game, home or away, is around 6,000 screaming Viking fans. One of the reasons for this big turnout is the success of the pep ral- lies held during the week. Every Fri- day, during football season, the stu- dents have a pep rally to show their support for the team and fire them up for the game. The players have never been disappointed, because every- body gets in the act and anything can happen. A traditional pep rally begins with every person in the gym standing, as the cheerleaders lead the students in the cheer W-A. But many times, the cheerleaders have a little help from their friends, when a group of Senior boys cartwheel out on the floor and do their version of W-A and Color Shout. The faculty, never to be out- done, also joins in the fun. Dressed in their jeans and Walker T-shirts, they ran out on the floor, huddle in the mid- dle of the gym for their game plan, and do Rock Steady, much to the delight of the students. The band and majorettes also play a big part in the success of the pep ral- lies. This year the band brought the students to their feet when they played an Elvis medley, as the major- ettes performed for the students ' enjoyment. And, of course, the cheer- leaders are the ones who put every- thing together with their sign-paint- ing, hilarious skits, and dance rou- tines. A Walker pep rally is truly an event not to be missed. And once a student has witnessed one, he will be con- vinced that Walker has the best stu- dents and faculty to be found. Everybody gets in the ac The phantom boy cheerleaders gave the varsity cheerleaders a lesson in how to build a stack-up Just ask Penny Lane and Donna Smith how to dress for a victory. 32 Student Life Juniors put on a happy face for the Vikings. Strutting across the floor Coaches Sasser, Med- lock, Campbell, and Brown are the highlight of the pep rally. Faculty members get it together In the huddle. Faculty cheerleaders Shirley Davis and Montae Cain rock the Vikings on to victory. Adding spirit at the pep rally are Angela Tyler, Cathy McDonald, Terri Howard, Evette Dickerson, Lisha Dill, Willy Travis, Izette Ridley, Arlena Evens, Mike Allen, and Angela Woods. Student Life 33 During the long winter months at Walker High School, something hap- pens to brighten things up. The air becomes thick with excited whispers, and strange sounds are heard coming from the gym. The time has come for the annual Beauty Walk, where the Sweetheart of Walker High will be cho- sen. The Junior Class has the responsi- bility of choosing a theme for the pag- eant, making the scenery, and provid- ing escorts for the contestants. This year the theme Winter Wonderland was chosen, and the gym was deco- rated in shades of ice blue, with a cas- tle serving as the background. Winter Wonderland 1 Mf 1 J 1 1 h J ■ A m g HT; P w % 1 Pursuing the solitary task of creating a castle wall. Sue Hyche pauses for a moment as she debates how to go about it. Skeleton framework of Winter Wonderland is put into process by Brian Smith and Dub Brown. Junior Class sponsor Mrs. Franklin, is known for her guidance and help to the juniors as each year they transform the gymnasium into a theme setting appropriate for the Beauty Walk. Junior Class members, Rhonda Cook, Cindy Drummond, Wade O ' Mary, Brian Smith, and Gena Wooten take a lunch break after a hard morning ' s work decorating the gym. 34 Student Life To help identify and minimize confusion, a number is pinned to the front of each contest- ant ' s dress, as shown by Mrs. Montaie Cam and Cindy Drummond. Friend Terri Walker and fellow usher Harold Underwood lend a helping hand to Ryan Aldridge in last minute preparation before the big event. Observers Pat Cannon and Sherrae Todd watch as Beth Pulliam gets ready for the beauty walk. Final touches are applied by Dawn Holbrook. Student Life 35 Competing for the crown were 93 girls, and no two predictions of the winner were the same. The night of the pageant arrived, and backstage the girls were busy spraying their hair and pinning on their numbers. The judges had a very hard time selecting the Top 15 contestants. After the announcement of the Top 15, there was a short intermission for the judges to make their final decision on the Top Five. After enjoying the music of the Stage Band, emcee Dean Carr approached the podium to announce the winners. As a death- like quietness settled over the gym, he read the judges ' decision: fourth alternate, Kim Amundson; third alternate, Regina Nuss; second alternate. Tammy Page; first alter- nate, Lisa Blackerby, and Traci Salmon was crowned Sweetheart of Walker High for 1980. You ' re the top Choosing the winner was indeed a tough task for the judges. Emcee Dean Carr pauses dramatically before announcing the winner. The Junior Class ushers were; Ken Tidwell, Ryan Aldridge, Chris Sawyer, Chris Barton, Dean Carr, Harold Underwood, and Kevin Smith. 36 Student Life Sweetheart of Walker High, TracI Salmon. S3 1 H ' ' rf H M U ill First alternate, Lisa Blackerby. Second alternate, Tammy Page. Third alternate, Regina Nuss. Fourth alternate, Kim Amundson. V ISR Being crowned the Sweetheart of Walker was a tearful moment for Traci Salmon. The top five were Kim Amundson, Tammy Page, Traci Salmon, Lisa Blackerby, and Regina Nuss. Student Life 37 Night of enchantment under construction The Junior-Senior Prom is one of the most anticipated events of the school year. It is a very special occa- sion, because everyone may not attend. Only those who are Juniors and Seniors, or who have a date with a Junior or Senior, may attend the Prom. As in the case of the Beauty Walk, the Junior Class has the responsibility of decorating for the Prom. The color scheme chosen was pink, pink, and more pink. Under the direction of Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Lollar, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Snoddy, and Mr. Davidson, the Jun- iors worked diligently preparing the gym for a prom the Seniors would not soon forget. In two day ' s time, they transformed the gym into a very romantic setting, which only added to the excitement of the Prom. Climbing in the rafters to observe their work was a little scary for Larry Thorne. Walking without stepping on crepe paper is a difficult task for Dean Carr. Gluing streamers was an endless task for Cassandra Myers and Dub Brown. 38 Student Life Decorating the gym was hard work, and Mrs. Franklin gladly took a break. A coke and a hotdog were a welcome sight for Sue Hyche. Hanging crepe paper was only one of the many tasks to be done in preparation for the Prom. Lunch from Hardee ' s was greeted by a bunch of ravenous Juniors with open arms. Student Life 39 From eight till twelve For the Prom, the boys rent tuxes and buy the flowers, while the girls search all over for the dress. The band chosen to play for the Prom was the Jimmy Church Review. The Prom began at 8:00 p.m., as Ken Tidwell introduced the Junior and Senior class officers, SGA officers, and their dates. The band played Imagination, as they danced in the leadout. The band played many songs by the Commo- dores, and K.C. and the Sunshine Band, which the students enjoyed very much. Coke, cookies, chips, and pea- nuts were provided when the students grew weary of dancing, and sat down for a rest. The Jimmy Church Review provided music enjoyed by both the students and faculty. Announcing the couples in the leadout was the first order of business for the Prom. Senior Class President David Smith escorted Carol Sherer to the Prom. 40 Student Life Dancing the night away is how Eric Peters and his date spent their time at the Prom. A chance to sit down was a welcome opportunity for Robbie Wright and her date. Acting the gentleman was one of the many changes that overcame students during Prom time. Slow dancing with your date was an enjoyable moment at the Prom. Student Life 41 Chaperones enjoy prom After much dancing and laughing, the Prom ended at midnight. A deli- cious Senior breakfast consisting of cheese grits, eggs, bacon, and fruit salad, was prepared by Mrs. Cooner and her staff in the cafeteria. After the breakfast, a group of very happy Sen- iors took their dates home with many fond memories of the night ' s festivi- ties. But the students weren ' t the only ones who enjoyed the Prom. Even though some faculty members cha- peroned, they still enjoyed the band and dancing. The 1980 Junior-Senior Prom was a magical night that will never be forgotten by the students who attended. The dance floor was no stran ger to Coach Wedlock. Checking in students was the duty of Miss Newman, Ms. Lankford, Miss Williams, and Mr. Maddox. In gowns of peach and white chiffon, Mrs. Kilgore and Mrs. Redmill were often mistaken for students. The leadout was enjoyed not only by the students, but also by the faculty. 42 Student Life Qtate ambassadors Boys ' State is a camp sponsored by the American Legion, where senior high boys, selected by their school principal, attend a week ' s camp at Troy State University. Every morning, their day begins with a wake up call at 5:30 a.m., calis- thenics at 6:00, and breakfast at 7:00. The rest of their day is spent partici- pating on an athletic team, attending meetings, and listening to speeches. This year, on the basis of good grades, character, and an interest in government affairs. Jack Smith, Jeff Pate, David Fields, Scott Myers, David Smith, Skip Roberts, and Steve Hen- rickson were chosen to represent Walker High School at Boys ' State camp. It is an honor to be chosen to attend this camp, and these seven stu- dents represented Walker well at Troy State University. The Girls ' State representative cho- sen this year was Terri Crump. Terri is the 18 year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Crump. The Business and Professional Women ' s Club, with other local women ' s clubs, helped pay the expense of sending Terri to camp. While attending the camp, Terri ran for Lt. Governor, and was narrowly defeated in a runoff election. Being chosen tor Girls ' State camp was indeed an honor for Tern Crump. Chosen for Boys ' State were Jack Smith, Jeff Pate, David Fields, Scott Myers, David Smith, Skip Roberts, and Steve Henrickson. Student Life 43 A major accomplishment r Graduation. This one word repre- sents twelve years of homework, tests, friends, and the longest single com- mitment of your life to date. Also representing a stepping stone to adulthood, graduation presents questions to the senior that only he can answer for himself. Should he work, attend a trade school, or attend college? Each of these must be answered with care; the future, in a very real sense, is here and the rest of his life will be greatly determined by his choice. While we gave thought to our futures, our present was playing with an allegro beat. Correspondence with colleges and universities, order- ing a cap and gown, sending invita- tions, making plans for the long- awaited trek to the beaches, m addi- tion to schoolwork and activities, become very possessive of a senior ' s time. Many uetails must be attended to as we draw near to a major accom- plishment in our lives. Adjusting your tassel is the first step for Dean Pearce when having your cap and gown picture made. Fifteen dollars is a cheap price to pay to Tern McMillan for a picture that will be priceless in later years. Preparing for graduation is a stepping stone to adulthood for Melissa Myers. 44 Student Life • i- ■ Lending a helping hand, Mrs. Dodson directs Pat Sherer, Yvonne Sherer, Pam Short, and Tim Slate to their appropriate places. The Class of 80 will never be the same again for Tim Spain. As principal, Dr. Burns has many responsibilities during graduation, and is glad to take a moment ' s rest. An impatient Wesley Finch is anxious for gradu- ation practice to end, so the real thing can begin. Student Life 45 11 Last minute adjustments by Miss Thomas allow Tracy Ingle to graduate in style. Perfecting their handshake, Sammy i Austin receive tips from Cecilia Bush a Stuffing programs takes the intense concentration of Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Ingle, Coach Morrison, and Mrs. Dozier as preparations for graduation enter the advanced stage. __ ' m m 1 m J i L Acquaintances Tim Smith and Terry Holcomb are all tied up with melancholy thoughts of grad- uation. Jocularity prevails as Stephanie Neal, Sheila Mosley, and Kim McCauley await graduation exercises. 46 Student Life After the security of high school is gone, many students attend an institution of higher learning. Rounding third Changes usually accompany accomplishments. Soon after the security of high school is gone, many will make their own way by working, others will become independent by attending an institution of higher and or specialized learning. Being on one ' s own for the first time is a consid- erable change for anyone, and pro- vides an education all its own. In this sense, our educations are just starting as our teenage lives round third and head for adulthood. Leaving base and running full speed ahead is not always as easy as it looks. It is not difficult to become melan- choly about leaving high school, a time that more se asoned acquain- tances say will be considered the best years of our lives. Parting with our friends, many of whom we have known since grade school, is not easy either, but we must move on into another stage of our lives with new places and new faces. Running full speed ahead is not always as easy as it looks as Sandra Jackson will tell you. In making his own way after graduation, John Wheeler realizes that first impressions are important. Student Life 47 After getting dressed and ready to go, the hardest part was waiting in line for Tony Holcomb, Charles Honeycutt, Terry Holcomb, and Keith Houk. Prayer has always been the first thing every morning at Walker and it was no different at graduation. Vice-President of the Senior class, Skip Roberts led in prayer. Incoming SGA President, Cindy Drummond, challenged all students in her speech. 48 Student Life As this new stage opens before us, we realize the past will not soon be for- gotten. Along with fnends, the activi- ties and pure fun of high school will grace our memories for the rest of our lives. Athletic events, proms, and homecoming festivities are just a few of the special activities which, when added to those special people we call friends, make lasting memories to be cherished by all. Graduation. Happiness, sadness, memories, changes, a great accom- plishment, friends, the home stretch, a springboard for the future; all of these, and more, make up this com- posite experience. Each senior will have his own definition, however, because graduation is what you make it; and what you make of yourself, starting the following morning. Full speed ahead Culminating twelve years of work, Fred Blell is presented his diploma by Dr, Burns. Moving the tassel to the other side means Mark Fowler has completed his formal education. Under the lights James Gunter, Tony Gurganus and Kim Guthrie enjoy their moment of glory. Finally, it has happened, and Jackie Trotter ' s excitement is hardly containable. Student Life 49 50 sports Watching Walker sports like football and basketball have always been popular, but all sports at Walker deserve a long look. You can watch the game- by-game, matchbymatch, and meet-by-meet development of Vikings in each sport in this sec- tion. You can say, I saw it — in Black Gold. 51 Airborne Dean Carr catches a two-point conversion pass to put Walker up momentarily, 8-7, against Vestavia. WILD-CARD VIKINGS CATCH UP AFTER SLUGGISH START Walker Vikings don ' t give up easily. After losing their first two games, scoring a total of eight points, the football team won the third, 34-13. Then giant Central came to Jasper for the Vikings ' home opener and left with a win. Walker ' s hopes of making the playoffs were already just about crushed. But that was when the Vikings showed their character. They came back to win all six remaining regular-season contests, and didn ' t stop until after they had fooled every- one and beaten Central in the first playoff. These same Vikings, too, took Vestavia into overtime before losing the quarter-final, 10-7. They had caught up with their season and sur- passed it. Requiring no catch up. Walker makes All-American Patriot hamburgers. 52 Sports Football To err is human To err is human, to forgive, divine. The Vikings proved they were human in their first game of the season against the Jess Lanier Purple Tigers (yes. Purple Tigers; you ' re not halluci- nating). Turnovers were Walker ' s downfall — they fumbled six times losing four, and threw three intercep tions. Coach Campbell said, It ' s hard to beat anybody with that many mis takes. The Vikings got ten first downs to the Tigers ' five and out gained them, but didn ' t play well They would have to redeem them selves for the 22-0 loss later. Okay, we ' ll forgive you this time But don ' t let it happen again, cau tioned Viking fans. It happened again Walker whipped Vestavia all over the field, except in the end zone. The Viks only score came after a 76-yard drive when QB Darwin Hunter took it in around right end. Dean Carr caught a soft strike for two points to put Walker ahead, 8-7. Walker held, got the ball again, but when they had to punt, another mistake hurt them. A bad snap put the ball on the Walker-7. The Rebels scored and stopped the Vikings, 13-8. It was about time for Walker to win, and they did. Goober Williams and Lin- nie Patrick led the Vikings with two TD ' s each. The defense had its usual good performance and the offensive line opened holes. Dean Carr scored the other touchdown at quarterback. Walker coasted to a 34-13 win over the Patriots at Homewood. That ' s more like it! cheered the fans. With help from u( through tempests Dstairs, Coach Campbell sails KO . ' ; = « fl L 1 dl P j 5l Taking aim is Chris Meacham, while Willie Scott pursues. Tigers pawed Alfred Austin (44), Todd Ferguson (57) and Goober Williams. Faces of Coach Lamon, Skip Roberts, and Scott Posey tell the 22-0 score. Remembering Viking punt-fielding bumbles at Jess Lanier, Kyle Ingle is surehanded. Sports Football 53 No more foolin ' around iffAcm No foolin ' was right. Drills like Oklahoma made Mike McDonald one mean lineman. Kiro Field awaited. Finally, the Vikings played at home. Central led at the half, 120, but Walker scored in the third quarter when Patrick ran around right end. With little offense generated, the Viking defense rose to the occasion and held Central to 38 yards rushing in the second half. Walker was in it until the final horn. Two passes from the 17 yardline with less than a minute remaining failed, and the score was 12-7. Once again, mistakes haunted the Vikings. The fans groaned but said, Good game. When a tailback has 273 yards on 35 carries (a Walker record) and four touchdowns in one game, it means several things: the offensive line played superbly, the game was proba- bly won, and Linnie Patrick will be missed after graduation. All of these were true after the Vikings beat Tusca- loosa County, 36-14, in Northport. Alfred Austin added the fifth TD and the defense led by G. A. Sherer was tough. The fans loved it. Okay, Tigers, we know as well as you do that G. A. Sherer, Willie Scott, Chris Meacham, Joey Gilmore, Randy Harris, Bubba McLemore, and the rest of Walker ' s defense against the run were tough. But Minor, you made a major mistake when you tried to outs- mart Viking defensive backs Kyle Ingle, Jamie Johnson, Scott Myers, and Garland Farris by passing from your double-wide slot shotgun forma- tion. Minor wouldn ' t have even scored if not allowed a TD directly resulting from a twelve-men-on-the-field pen- alty, nullifying G. A. Sherer ' s OB sack. The Walker strategy included some passing, too. Viking touchdown num- ber one was a 25-yard Dean Carr to Skip Roberts pass. Rushing and pass- ing yardage totaled 322, and Patrick ' s TD, Williams ' field goal, and Todd Whitaker ' s TD rounded out Walker scoring. The final tally, 24-7, inspired chants of Dee-fense, dee-fense! Could revenge have been a factor in the 24-7 Walker trouncing of the Berry Buccaneers (who beat Walker, 21-0, for the 1977 4A state football champi- onship)? Naa, Walker always holds opponents to 69 yards rushing, 94 passing and their lowest point produc- tion in all prior games. Walker mean- while rambles for 470 yards and 24 points. And the vengeful (uh, I mean Valiant) Vikings must know, Venge- ance is mine, saith the Lord. Coach Campbell said, It was an underlying remembrance. Linnie Patrick must have remembered while running for 371 yards and three touchdowns. I ' ve never seen a group respond in the way they responded, added Coach Campbell. The great following crowd responded to the performance with applause. ' JB ' rv - wr_ Before getting down to business . . the Vikings have a pregame prayer. 54 Sports Football Linemen like Todd Ferguson often pull out to lead runners like Alfred Austin. Alfred Austin and David Smith will never throw in their towels. When Walker wins, Willie Scott relaxes. Finally, Scott Posey, Harry Wolfe, and Eddie Young had reason to celebrate Warmups include bull in a ring. On the bench or at defensive end. Randy Harris is an imposing figure. Sports Football 55 Walker puts a move on seven in row Twisting, Linnle Patrick fakes Minor Tigers out of their stripes. Momentum has been defined as strength or force that keeps grow- ing. With a 36 to 6 win over the Holt Ironmen, Walker definitely gained momentum. The outlook of the whole season changed when the Vikings were told they might have a shot at the playoffs. One key to the win was offensive linemen ' s work in the trenches. They already had control at halftime with a 15-6 lead, and kept it. Then, in the second half, the momentum began to show. Instead of seeing Viking turnovers, as in early-season games, fans watched Walker force its opponent to make mistakes. Three interceptions in the second half may have caused this cheer in the stands: We ' ve got a hold on Holt; we ' ve got a hold on Holt; we ' ve got a hold and won ' t let go. We ' ve got a hold on Holt! If Walker waltzed to a 28-0 Home- coming win over the Hueytown Gophers, they limped off the dance floor after the game. The most serious of many injuries was James Johnson ' s broken ankle. Linnie Patrick pulled a muscle in the Holt game and other starters were injured against the Gophers. Highlights of the game were Skip Roberts ' leaping TD catch, Goober Williams ' blocking and the play of the entire defensive unit, which kept the Gophers in the hole. Johnson inter- cepted and Ray Harris filled Patrick ' s shoes for the time being. Coach David Campbell could not have scheduled a better off-week than the one between the Hueytown and Lee games. Most of the Vikings healed; they beat the Generals by a healthy score of 20-6. The rain-drenched field in Hunts- ville was no golf course. In spite of the slippery football and turf, everyone was surehanded. The non-fumbling Viking attack was potent after sliding to a 7-6 halftime advantage, and even the defense scored when Chris Barton returned an interception 45 yards to paydirt (or paymud, in this case). Walker supporters gurgled something in approval, but it could only have been understood by a catfish. The Vikings captured a berth in the playoff boat and no player was drowned. What luck! One off-week healed some injuries, but not Jamie Johnson ' s broken ankle. Oops! G. A. Sherer )ust invaded another Gopher hole, reinforced by Henry Ensor. 56 Spons Football Offensive leaders Skip Roberts, Mike McDonald, Alfred Austin, Scott Posey, David Fields, and Chris Sawyer rarely rested. Breakthroughs to the playoffs were the last three regular season games. Extra-point by Williams and company makes it a 280 Homecoming win. Optimistic Coach Medlock Is glad to be a win- ner. Sports Football 57 Just as the game slipped away from Walker, the ball slipped away from Skip Roberts. After the touchdown, Alfred Austin exulted. Within reach, not quite within grasp There is no pulling of punches in the playoffs — any play can eliminate either you or your opponent. So when the Central Falcons scored to make it 19-12, they went for broke. Their onside kickoff gamble paid off: they had the ball with about three minutes left. But the Walker defense stopped them cold after they drove to the eleven yardline with 54 seconds to play. Central had twelve men on the field for the fourth down play and the Viking eleven-man defense combined to drop one of them for a loss. The game was won. After a 6-6 first-half stalemate. Walker dominated most of the second. The defense forced mistakes to get the bail; the offense thanked them and scored. Skip Roberts caught two Dean Carr passes for 3- and 31 yard TD ' s. Patrick scored from five yards out, and Barton ' s 85-yard interception run was called back. Viks ' fans sighed in relief with a 19-12 victory, and were ready to go to Legion Field. If statistics had a bearing on the outcome of football, there would have been no overtime for Vestavia in the quarterfinal game. But statistics are academic. The score was knotted at seven points each, the clock read 0:00. The Vikings had run and slipped for 212 total yards to the Rebels ' 103 on the wet astroturf and barely allowed a touchdown. Scott Myers ' drive-halting interception was nullified — Vestavia scored in the fourth quar- ter. Patrick got six points for two yards in the first quarter. Walker got the first chance to untie the knot. Stubborn Rebels and wet turf yielded four yards in three plays from the ten. Vestavia ' s Simonetti deflected the field goal attempt, and his teammate, Kirkland, put one through on their first OT play, to make it Vestavia 10,Wall er 7. It was an abrupt ending to a season in which the Vikings had to make their own breaks. Walker fans and players could go home proud in the rain. A low kick from a bad angle is deflected, and the Vikings ' last offensive play in 1 979 ends. ar- W ' WALKER VIKINGS, 197980, Front row: Patrick, Stewart. Wilson, Lum, Kitchens, Smith, Whittaker, Austin, McDonald, Huffstutler, Price, Weldon Posey Hen- nckson Mgrs. Brakefield, Brakefield; Second row: Williams, Meacham, McKellar, Farris, Norris, Meacham, White, Ensor, Johnson, Ingle, McDonald Reeves Hearn, Wolfe, Scott, Harris; Third row: Peters, Robinson, Casey, Songer, Ferguson, Allred. Stanford, Carr, Fields, Myers, Scott, Pate, Cheatham Sherer Saw- yer, Young; Back row: Johnson, Travis, Gray, Sherer, Harris, McLemore, Smith, Barton, Hunter, Smith, Roberts, Tatum, Tice, Gilmore Thorne Hall Wilson 58 Sports Football Coaches and seniors lead team to 8-4 Overtime plans are tough, even for Coach Campbell and Dean Carr. Fighting off blockers are Randy Harris, Joey Gil- more, and Bubba McLemore. Season over. Jug Farris and Scott Myers can look to the future. WHS Jess Lanier 22 WHS 36 WHS 8 Vestavia 13 WHS 28 WHS 34 Homewood 13 WHS 20 WHS 7 Central 12 WHS 36 Tuscaloosa County 14 WHS 19 WHS 24 Minor 7 WHS 7 WHS 24 Berry 7 ( dene Holt 6 Hueytown Lee(Huntsville) 6 PLAYOFFS Central 1 2 Vestavia 10 Alfred Austin Garland Farris Todd Ferguson David Fields Joey Gilmore Larry Guli (not pictured) Randy Harris Kyle Ingle Bubba McLemore Chris Meacham Scott Myers Jeff Pate Linnie Patrick Steve Reeves Skip Roberts G. A. Sherer David Smith Bobby Songer Goober Williams Scott Wilson Eddie Young FOOTBALL COACHES: Morrison (Def . Coord.), Laymon (Trainer), Borden (Oft. Coord.), Medlock (LB ' s), Brown (Off. Line), Sasser (Def. Line), Stallings (RB ' s), and Cox ' Def. Backs). Kneeling: Head Coach Campbell, (not shown is Coach Lollar). Sports Football 59 Congratulations. What does a trophy mean to you? In a dictionary, trophy is first defined as memorial of victory. But if you asked football players winning awards at the 1980 Walker Viking Football Banquet what their trophies mean to them you would get very dif- ferent answers. One might reply memorial of work — two-a-day prac- tices in the hot summer. Another would probably say that he finally knew what his coach thought of him. The dictionary also names trophy as anything serving as a remem- brance. This definition strikes closer to home. A football banquet award recalls memories of perseverance through good and bad games. To sen- iors, the football banquet brought a tangible award in the form of a plaque listing the individual ' s varsity lettering at Walker, and, intangible memories of valuable experience and lessons taught, whether a trophy was won or not. Underclassmen also got some- thing other than trophies for their efforts. They found new incentive for the next year and, for perhaps the first time, realized the seniors were gone and the leadership was left to be car- ried. In practice, different areas of the game are taught by different coaches. Each coach presented awards for the specialty that was his responsibility. Mr. Ned Hamner, assistant superin- tendent, presented the Geddes Self Award. The Most Valuable Blocking Back was Goober Williams. Kyle Ingle was given the Most Valuable Defen- sive Back award, and Alfred Austin the Outstanding Offensive Back trophy. Willie Scott received the awards for Most Valuable Defensive Player and Leading Tackier. Eddie Young was the Outstanding Lineman on offense, while Linnie Patrick was the Outstand- ing Back and Leading Scorer. G. A. Sherer was another Leading Tackier and Outstanding Defensive Player. In the secondary, Chris Barton was Out- standing Linebacker, and Scott Myers, Outstanding Defensive Back. Todd Ferguson was an Outstanding Line- man blocking for Dean Carr, Most Val- uable Offensive Player. Bobby Songer got the Outstanding Tight End award; Randy Harris and Chris Meacham received Outstanding Defensive End trophies. Mike McDonald was the Most Valuable Offensive Lineman. Joey Gil- more and Bubba McLemore, both inside linebackers, were named Cap- tains for 1979-80. The Geddes Self Award goes to the player who best maintained good grades and sports- manship and is involved in at least one other sport each year. In addition to the Most Valuable Receiver award. Skip Roberts was awarded the Geddes Self. FOOTBALL BANQUET TROPHY WINNERS: Seated: Williams, Ingle, Austin, McDonald, Scoti, Young; Standing: Patrick, Gilmore, McLemore, Sherer, Barton, Myers; Back: Can, Ferguson, Songer, Roberts, Harris, and Meacham. 60 Sports Football Banquet Linnie Patrick was named to three high school AIIAmerican teams. For performance above and beyond the call of duty, Joey Gilmore and Bubba McLemore are Captains. Allstate second-teamer Mike McDonald will be back next year. Climaxing the banquet. Skip Robert ' s high school football career bloomed into the Geddes Self Award. Sports Football Banquet 61 GETTING IT TOGETHER Vikings had long been known for their gridiron prowess, but started hesitantly in 1979. Conversely, Walker hardwood play was almost thought of as softwood play in the past, but the 1979-80 basketball team exploded out of the starting blocks. After five games they had won five, and were in the championship round of the Vesta- via Hills Tournament. They had beaten the defending county champs by eighteen while visiting, and took the longest route into the Mountain Brook game — where they were finally beaten. Sporadic wins and losses brought the Vikings to a good, if disappointing, even .500 mark after the opening gam e of the Walker County Tourna- ment. Oakman fell hard, but villain Parrish would not; the Viks had to beat Curry to attain third place. The wind out of their sails, they won only two of their last five regular-season games, and in the regional tournament, lost to undefeated Central to end the year. The very-much-improved-from- recent- records, 13-15, can be attrib- uted to a rare unity. Coach Schu- macher and the players all got along well. This team unity is very valuable and cannot be induced. No one can give you a good attitude. Coach Schu- macher knew what kind of team he had, and, with them, put a season together. As he often told them, It is amazing how much can be accom- plished if it doesn ' t matter who gets the credit. Thirteen wins is not amaz- ing, but the future is now bright for basketball in the new gymnasium. No wonder coaches Medlock and Shumacher seem pleased with themselves; turnaround years don ' t come easy. One, two, three, hey! After the announcement of starters, the Viks have a last-minute team conference at the Vestavia tournament. 62 Sports Basketball Mild-mannered Steve Henrickson gets rowdy and possessive against Winfieid. Life in the fast lane was productive for Lester Evans. Tough mantoman defensive practices carried over into Naramore ' s and Lynn Johnston ' s games. Sports Basketball 63 Vikings in heavy traffic Thick Birmingham traffic doesn ' t limit Lynn Johnston ' s speed. Everything ran smoothly through the first five games. The Vikings had been in basketball boot camp since August, and practicing since early October. On November 27, war broke out. First, the Winfield Pirates invaded Jasper. Walker sank the Pirates as they should have, 60 to 46. Barry Cooner led in scoring with twenty points, and Lester Evans got nineteen. Dennis Naramore navigated for five big assists; Mark Fowler for nine points and eight rebounds. Then, the Vikings got probably their biggest win of the first five. They whipped (not upset) the Bulldogs in D-O-RA ter- ritory by eighteen. A score rundown by quarters tells the story: first quarter. Walker 9 - Dora 8; halftime. Walker 30 — Dora 24; third quarter. Walker 46 Vikings gave Berrv and Vestavia quick tourney exits, but Steve Henrickson and Barry Cooner find directing traffic more difficult in the final. — Dora 39; and finally. Walker 69 — Dora 51. Naramore ' s 26 points (18 of 24 free throws) were a large part of the widening margin. Carbon Hill came to scrap , but after a halftime talk, the Viks gave up only thirteen second-half points to control the game, 61 to 39. They entered heavier, 4A traffic when they moved on to the Vestavia tournament. The first oppo- nent. Berry, almost ran them off the road to the finals, but the Vikings managed to win number four, 43-42. Remember the school that outran Walker (a photo-finish ) in the foot- ball playoff race this year? Vestavia? Right. Well, they didn ' t eliminate the Walker Vikings again, even in their own tournament. The Viks could recall the incident, whipping the Rebels 69 to 55. Balanced effort and scoring (Evans had 13, Cooner, Henrickson, and Naramore 10 each, Johnston 8, Estus, Elliott, and Sawyer 4 each. Fowler, Aldridge, and Drummond 2 each, and Frazier had an assist.) won their third game in three nights. Two nights later. Mountain Brook beat Walker in a heartbreaker, 57-53 — second place for the Viks. All-tourna- ment Cooner hit for 17 points. They played again. The team felt that if they beat the familiar Spartans at Mountain Brook, in a sense they would be unde- feated again. But the fourth quarter dramatically ended in a tie, and they only scored one point in overtime to lose, 51 to 49. Walker got inside scor- ing, Henrickson 16 and Fowler 11, and fine effort. At Minor ( Purple Pride Country ), Walker almost lost control, but won 78 to 73. Amazingly, Naramore and Evans both scored twenty points. Cullman was a different story. A poor first half nullified a sec- ond-half comeback — ' Cats 76, Viks 66. A 75 to 61 victory at Curry made Walker 7-3. Walker should have and could have beaten West End, but didn ' t on the day after Christmas in the Tiger Classic (Minor), 50 to 59. One overtime period is exciting. The second is a nerve-wracking thrill, but the third is mind-boggling. In Ensley ' s pressure-cooker gym, the game went to four overtimes. The first three ended 59-59, 63-63, and 67-67, before Ensley won, 74-71, over the Vikings. What can you do when you ' re too tired to cry? Well, if you ' ve got the bends after surfacing from high pres- sure, good therapy is beating a rival. Three down at the half. Walker con- trolled the rest of the game, and left Vestavia like Sherman left Georgia after beating the Rebels, 63-49. 64 Sports Basketball Watching Walker is exactly what Curry players do when Dennis Naramore drives through traf- Doing his job well at center, Mark Fowler proves that no one can out jump him at Curry. After a bit of coacning innovation and practice, Mark Fowler ' s free throw percentage shot upward. Walker receives the second place trophy while Barry Cooner is honored with All Tournament as he was high fX3int man with 1 7 points. 65 Reaching inward and outward Walker won five consecutive games at the beginning, but after the Vikings had played thirteen, they were 8-5. Then the team osf five in a row. Mak- ing it even worse, four were home showdowns. Holt came and beat Walker badly on the boards, but only 56-52 on the scoreboard. The second home loss was against Cullman, 53- 48. Strong Tuscaloosa County came, and, like SEC Wildcats, clawed the Viks, 53-43. Walker wrestled Central to within an inch of their lives in the first half, 27-29. But number-one-in- the-state depth and talent boosted the Falcons to an 83-59 win. After an embarrassing loss at Homewood (65- 43), the Vikings broke the streak. Johnston and Naramore stole the ball from Parrish, Johnston hit the layup with just seconds left, and the Torna- does lost, 42-40. Walker dominated Oakman in first- round Walker County Tournament action, 68-38. But the Parrish Torna- does took the wind out of the Vikings ' sails to play the villain, stealing a 46- 45 contest. Who wants to play for third place? But if you play, you might as well win it. Viks ' frustrations were vented on Curry, 64-51, and Coach Schumacher was pleased with the senior leadership. Still high on the tourney, Dora left Jasper with a 73-70 win. An afternoon disaster at Gadsden ended 52-36. The sight of Homewood brought bitter thoughts, so the Vikings handed the Patriots a 55-50 score before showing them the door. At North port, the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats were tougher than ever; Walker met the challenge, but lost 71- 58. Curry never seems to learn. Walker had stepped on the Yellowjack- ets twice already, and then presump- tuous Curry got on the Vikings ' floor. The 62-55 score was not indicative of the actual game. Sophomore Kelvin Johnson got up for the region tour- nament game with undefeated Central of Tuscaloosa. He scored 30 points and hustled for 17 rebounds. The Vikings turned in a good performance, but not good enough to beat the Fal- cons, who won, 77-62. Walker Vikings still don ' t give up. Reaching inside themselves for that extra some- thing, Dennis Naramore and Lester Evans pro- vide ballast for the Viking ship. 66 Sports Basketball A stubborn Mark Fowler holds his offensive position against an aggressive wildcat. The ' Cats scratched Walker up, but the Viks went down swingin oars. I Coaches must also reach inside — Coach Schumacher taps each players abilities and attitudes for the right combination. Designated defender Ryan Aldridge presses from baseline to baseline. Viks Steve Henrickson, Mark Fowler, and Barry Cooner jam up the Jacket nest against Curry. Senior Steve Henrickson melts an Ironman ' s hope for a bucket. Sports Basketball 67 3cjii JinQ ihe bus lor the regional loornameni are Kelvin Johnson, Mark Fowler, Lynn Johnston, Randy Frazier, Barry Cooner, Ryan Aldridge, Dennis Naramore, and Steve Henrickson lor the second time to Tuscaloosa in tour days. WALKtK On the road with the Walker Vikings It seems like you feel more at home on the bus than in your own home — out of twenty-eight games, eighteen are on the road. You go home from school and follow the same old rou- tine: get something to eat (not too much), iron the stripes on your warmup pants and other necessary parts of the uniform, relax for a few moments and change into nicer clothes, fold and pack your uniform into your black and gold gym bag, and check the clock — it ' s time to leave. All the way back to school, a checklist goes through your head — warmup top and bottom, two paris of socks, shoes, jock, and both your black and your white uniforms (just in case). As you get on the bus you are sure of all but maybe one sock. You sit back on the bus, home at last. Trees, build- ings, and power lines go by the win- dow as you think about the game. It turns out to be tough, but the team wins. On the way back to Jasper, you remember those two tests tomorrow. Luckily, you have a seat to yourself and no one is in the seat adjacent yours. Stretch out and catch up on your z ' s and dreams. It ' s loud in the back and the road is like a washboard, but you don ' t mind. You think of the win and the fans and maybe someone special, and smile. It is all worth it. Anxious moments are tempered with happy ones at the Walker County Tournament. Tipping off touchy rivalries, Mark Fowler gets the tip at Curry. 68 Sports Basketball Qeniors led cagers to a 13-15 season Senior Center Mark Fowler. Senior Forward Barry Cooner. Waike r 60 Winfield 46 Waike r 69 Dora 51 WaIke r 61 Carbon Hill 39 Waike r 43 Berr7 42 Waike r 69 Vestavia 55 Waike r 53 Mountain Brook 57 Waike r 49 Mountain Brook 51 Waike ' 78 Minor 73 Waike ' 66 Cullman 76 Waike ' 75 Curry 61 Waike ' 50 West End 59 Waike - 71 Ensley 74 Waike - 63 Vestavia 49 Walkei - 52 Holt 56 Walkei ■ 48 Cullman 53 Walket • 43 Tuscaloosa County 53 Walker ■ 59 Central 83 Walket - 43 Homewood 65 Walket 42 Parrish 40 Walkei • 68 Oakman 38 Walker • 45 Parrish 46 Walket 64 Curry 51 Walket 70 Dora 73 Walker 55 Homewood 50 Walker 36 Gadsden 52 Walker 58 Tuscaloosa County 7 1 Walker 62 Curry 55 Walker 62 Central 77 Senior Guard Dennis Naramore. Senior Center Steve Henrickson. 1979-80 WALKER BASKETBALL TEAM, Seated: Barry Cooner, Dennis Naramore, Lynn Johnston, Ryan Aldridge, Timmy Estus; Standing: Manager Morris Manter, Randy Frazier, Mark Fowler, Steve Henrickson, Tim Elliott, Lester Evans, and Coach Phil Schumacher. Sports Basketball 69 Viking fans will proudly stack their cheerleaders up against those of any school. Cheerleading work stacks up Being a cheerleader is one of the most rewarding things in high school, but it is not for everyone. The work that goes into cheerleading rivals that of any major sport played here at Walker. Some of the prerequisites are: an outgoing personality, nerves of steel, physical stamina, and most importantly, a willingness to put cheerleading up close to the top of your priority list. Some of these things can be developed, and some must come as standard equipment. Each summer, our cheerleaders go to camp to perfect their skills. This year ' s camp was held in Athens, Ala- bama, and was harder than ever. New routines, cheers, and skits were taught. Our girls from Jasper were even tutored in crowd control. The Walker squad won a first place trophy and ribbons and presented them to Dr. Burns at the first pep rally. Can you imagine yourself standing in front of over 1,200 students and faculty members who are doing their best to win the straitjacket Award? That ' s about what the cheerleaders face at a typical pep rally. Ever notice how smoothly our pep rallies run? No, it didn ' t just happen that way. The cheerleaders had it all figured out. That ' s another thing they learned at camp — organization, and how to write legibly on one ' s hand! The cheerleaders must be com- mended; they do a fantastic job of making our pep rallies successful. Without their guiding hands we could never express our love for the Vikings and disgust for anyone who gets in their way. Hours of work paid dividends: Walker was the best at camp. Even perspiration can be attractive on sun- burned Head cheerleader Kim Guthrie, singing the Alma Mater, 70 Sports Cheerleaders In one of her taller moments, Rhonda Duncan flashes a smile to the Earth. Cheerleaders prove to be too eyecatching for players to keep full attention on the game at all times; just ask Jeff Henrickson. Getting by with a little from their friends — and a megaphone — Kim, Carol, Sonja, Robin, and the rest of the squad lead a homecoming crowd. Pretty Diana Sanderson would rather fight than swit ch to another team. Sports Cheerleaders 71 SENIOR CHEERLEADERS: Regina Nuss, Robin Baker, Kim Guthrie, Carol Richardson, Terri Banks, and Rhonda Duncan. Spurred on by Regina, Walker scores another touchdown on the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats. 1979-80 CHEERLEADERS: Terri Banks, Rhonda Duncan, Regma Nuss, Donna Baxter, Sonja Elliott, Sponsor Shirley Davis, Kim Guthrie, Robin Baker, Carol Richardson, and Diana Sanderson. 72 Sports Cheerleaders oh. if those pom-poms could talk! Oh if those pom-poms could talk! What stories would they tell? Stories of hard work, early morning practices, nervousness, sadness, and, most of all, pure good times would be recalled by the dozens. The cheerleaders do many things behind the scenes that few people have knowledge of. For example, they made award posters for each member of the Varsity Basketball Team. These posters are used to hold award decals which Coach Schumacher gives after each game to deserving players. Foot- ball players also reap the benefits of little known work when the cheerlead- ers attach candy to each player ' s locker on the afternoons before a game. Responsibilities such as sign- making and decorating for banquets also go unnoticed. Another little known fact is that each year the cheer- leaders are responsible for filling out the Senior Award Plaques which each senior receives after he has completed his high school athletic career. Cheering at athletic events can be an experience. Football games can try one ' s endurance and health. This year three of our football games were played in rain. The Lee of Huntsville game was reminiscent of the days of Noah. The second game with Vesta- via, in the state play-offs, was played during one of the coldest rains to be seen in our part of the state in a long time. These conditions play havoc with a cheerleader ' s voice and sinuses. Basketball games, while played in a controlled atmosphere, are often very close together and give no time for a strained voice to recover. The roundball season is also longer — with a possibility of over thirty games. These games are often played on school nights, leaving little time for study. Rain and disappointment chill Rhonda, Kim, Robin, and Carol at Legion Field. Energetic Carol Richardson gets high on bas- ketball. Cool Robin Baker is the Co-head cheerleader. Fans at the playoffs were under the roof — guess who got drenched. Sports Cheerleaders 73 It keeps you runnin ' Sore legs, aching lungs, calloused feet, and chapped lips are some of the prices you pay for running cross coun- try. So why would anyone participate in this sport? Well, a few of the bene- fits are stamina, immeasurable reduc- tion of the chances of a heart attack and a fairly good tan. Members of our girls ' and boys ' teams train hard. The boys ' coach, Pat Morrison, and runner Paul Beersdorf agree it ' s a very demanding sport. Girls ' coach June Hudson defines it as just what it says: ' across the coun- try. ' Hills, flats, trails, asphalt, gravel, and sand. The girls run two miles on these surfaces, and boys three miles. Beating your opponent across coun- try so far keeps you in training. And in the words of the rock group, the Doo- bie Brothers, it keeps you runnin ' . Mud, gravel, and asphalt, are some of the sur- faces that Anna Coleman has to run on. BOYS ' CROSS COUNTRY (lower scores won) WHS 30 Haleyville 26 WHS 30 Haleyville GIRLS ' CROSS COUNTRY 27 WHS 30 Haleyville 27 WHS 63 Cullman 15 WHS 30 Austin 26 WHS 33 Haleyville 22 WHS 25 Austin 30 WHS 98 Cullman 23 Austin 54 WHS 16 Central 52 Tuscaloosa Co. 61 REGION 8 CHAMPIONS Stretching exercises prepare Dawn Pharris, Laura Witherspoon, Annie Wallace, CarIa Caldwell and Ann Grantland for meets. 74 Sports Cross Country CROSS COUNTRY, Kneeling: S. Smith, B. Underwood, G. Woolen, A. Coleman, M. Russell, A. Wallace, G. Watson; Standing: S. Mason, S. Blell, L. Witherspoon, Coach Hudson, P. Spates, D. Pharris, C. Cald- well. After a long race, Cindy Watson and Laura With- erspoon show agony and ecstasy. m a- Watching the runners intently, Mrs. Hudson hopes for a win. For Martha Russell and Sharon Mason, one important aspiect in cross country is saving your strength for the stretch. Sports Cross Country 75 The shoe ' is on the other foot When the baseball coaching posi- tion at Walker became open, Coach Phil Schumacher took it. Known as Shoe by some students at basket- ball pep rallies, he changed a few things in the WHS baseball program. Weekend practices and running were added to the regimen players went through in the bright spring sunshine on the hot field that heated feet in cleated shoes quickly. The Viks lost four games in a row at season ' s beginning, but finally got off on the right foot. They won seven of their next eleven games, only to lose the county championship game. Walker whipped Curry in the first round and Cordova in the semi-finals, but lost the Dora game like an out- fielder losing a fly ball in the sun. The wins and losses balanced out to put the Vikings on their feet in the game of inches. Many moods of Vikings Abrom, Handley, Aldridge, Sawyer, Hall. Elliott, Woods, Guthrie, and Zelinko Once Jerry Gann found the strike zone for Coach Schumacher he won the most outstanding pitcher award at Walker. 76 Sports Baseball i . ■ ft .liit ;. ' ■ E3P sr Sometimes Scott Posey wonders why everything doesn ' t always go right against Holt. Taking a full cut, Ryan Aldridge got his hits by putting the wood — uh, aluminum — on the ball. Hjiirtrt — ' Stee rike tha reel David Fields gave up an infield spot to catch for Walker. Earning a place on the local East-West All-Star team, Skip Roberts had a .361 batting average. Sports Baseball 77 Coach Schumacher gave batters signals to take, bunt, or hit away from the coach ' s box. r? Rounding third to score 24 times, Goober Wil- liams also hit .492. 78 Sports Baseball Standing: Dean Carr, Jerry Gann, Barry Woods, David Fields, Tim Elliott, Ryan Aldrldge, Jeff White, Skip Roberts; Kneeling: Teddy Hall, Gary Handley, Randy Wood, Robbie Lane, Ed Casey, Chris Sawyer; I Seated: Scott Posey, Kevin Zelinko, Lynn Johnston, David Guthrie, Spencer Abrom, and Goober Wil- ■ ■ Hams. Baseball: 9-9 WHS 3 Holt WHS 6 Cullman WHS 4 Central WHS 4 Curry WHS 17 Cordova WHS 7 Tuscaloosa Co WHS 10 Central WHS 5 Holt WHS 5 Tuscaloosa Co WHS 11 Curry WHS 12 Haleyville WHS 8 Winfield WHS 4 Dora WHS 3 Dora WHS 3 Cordova COUNTY TOURNA WHS 11 Curry WHS 7 Cordova WHS 6 Dora 13 9 8 7 2 2 7 7 4 5 2 5 6 11 5 7 5 9 In reserve, Chns Sawyer provided added punch to the offense. Winding up with eight stolen bases, Dean Carr also pitched. Unexpected bunts like Ed Casey ' s can squeeze in runs while surprising both teams. Sports Baseball 79 .V. ' . ' - ' i- ■ « :■ Low volleys are difficult to handle, but Johnny Johnson handles ' em like the 1 player that he is. 1980 BOYS ' TENNIS TEAM: 7-3 WHS 3 Central 6 WHS 2 Home wood 7 WHS 8 Tuscaloosa Co. 1 WHS 8 Winfield 1 WHS 7 Vestavia 2 WHS 4 Central 5 WHS 6 Tuscaloosa Co. 3 WHS 8 Indian Springs 1 WHS 7 Vestavia 2 WHS 5 Bradshaw 4 hZ n LJ S r: J! BOYS ' TENNIS: Terry Sherer, Dewayne Wooten, Tracy Ingle, Ken Tidwell, Stan Karabasz, Jerry Byars Tony Tune, Jack Smith, Scott tVlyers, Thomas Dobbins, Dean Pearce, and Johnny Johnson. 80 Sports Boys ' Tennis Reaching back for more, Scott Myers came late to the team from football. Tennis teams Highlights (follow the bouncing ball): At the start of the season, the outlook w as bright for the Viking Ten- nis Team. No one graduated from last year ' s team, and newcomers Terry Sherer, Dewayne Wooten, and Thomas Dobbins added strength to the ladder. Competition for positions was still from the beginning. Johnny Johnson came out on top at the No. 1 position, with Jerry Byars at No. 2, then Jack Smith, Ken Tidwell, and Stan Kara- basz. Dobbins started the season at No. 6, but Senior Tracy Ingle soon moved him out. The ladder remained virtually unchanged during the sea- son. However, the doubles were a differ- ent story. Coach Pat Upton was never satisfied with the performance of the teams and tried different pairs nearly every week. At midseason. Central barely escaped an upset by the Vikings at 5-4. The singles were split at three apiece, and it was all up to the doubles. But the Falcons took two of three and won going away. The season started with a disap- pointing 6-3 defeat by Central, and things began to look rough when Homewood followed up with a 7-2 decision over Walker. Then three vic- tories were rattled off over Tuscaloosa County (8-1), Winfield (8-1), and Ves- tavia (7-2), two of which were region matches. More wins — over Tusca- loosa County (6-3), Vestavia (7-2), Indian v xxx N Coaches Upton and Upton brought the team up and L ' p. swat opponents Springs (8-1), and Bradshaw (5-4) — set the Viking tennis ball rolling to the region playoffs. Two teams go to the state tourna- ment from each region. In our region (Region 8 — Tuscaloosa), Central and Homewood took every singles and doubles title except one, so they quali- fied for state. The exception was the 5 singles title, which Stan Karabasz won. As a team. Walker came in third place, and the fine season bounced to a conclusion. Along with a successful regional season, the girls ' tennis team came out with a good score at state. The girls finished with an 8-1 season score and received 13 points at state, 2 points for each single and 3 points for each doubles win. The girls ' team con- sisted of 3 seniors, 3 juniors, a sopho- more, and a freshman. The ladder was set up as follows: 1 — Kathy Sparks, 2 — Susan Pearce, 3 — Robin Cunningham, 4 — Cindy Drummond, 5 — Cathy Cook, and 6 — Lynn Bobo. Doubles teams were: 1 — Kathy Sparks Susan Pearce, 2 — Cathy Cook Cindy Drummond, and 3 — Terri Cox Grace Schlitt. Hard practice during the fall semes- ter prepares the teams for the spring tennis season. Coaching is headed by Pat Upton; during traveling season Mrs. Gail Upton coaches the girls ' team. Teamwork, good instruction, and conditioning formed the back- bone of a very successful year. Strong back line volleys helped Cathy Cook keep the ball in play. 1980GIRLS ' TENNIS TEAM: 6-1 WHS 7 Central 2 WHS 9 Tuscaloosa Co. WHS 9 Haleyville WHS 9 Tuscaloosa Co. WHS 4 Vestavia 5 WHS 7 Central 2 WHS 9 Haleyville .M wv-Mur,: , ( i i r i ift t4i i f 0b,4L Equipped with all the strokes plus personality, Cindy Drummond is going to be missed at Walker. GIRLS ' TENNIS: Kim Byars, Kathy Sparks, Robin Cunningham, Lynn Bobo, Tern Cox, Cindy Drum mond, Grace Schlitt, Susan Pearce, Cathy Cook, and Tern Walker. Sports Girls ' Tennis 81 Girl sports coaches are Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Hudson. 1979-30 VOLLEYBALL, Front: L. Simmons, P. Woodson, T. Standeffer, D. Seel; 2nd Row: C. Gunter, K. House, P. Holston, A. William, A. Keebler; Back: D. Pharris, A. Farris, T. Page, P. Keebler, R. Lee. D.O. student Dawn Seel still has time to make the volleyball team. With her back to the net, Pam Holston sets up a teammate ' s spike. 82 Sports Volleyball Matchless Lady Viks volley through a bumpy season Serving, bumping, running, setting, spiking, digging, and scrimmaging are the paces Coach Vicki Borden puts her volleyball players through in a typ- ical practice session. If you ' re winded after just reading about these drills, then imagine actually doing them. Hour upon hour, and day upon day are dedicated to the making of a bet- ter team. The players take long trips to tournaments and manage to temper the hard work with fun. You can ' t win ' em all, but they give it their all, over the bumps and chuckholes of a hard season and the road to Tuscaloosa. S.j.f.j. Displaying form and athletic ability. Patsy Woodson works hard for the team. Intersquad games were umpired by Mrs. gore. Winfield WHS 15 10 15 13 Winfield WHS 15 3 15 2 Cullman WHS 15 5 15 1 Tuscaloosa Co. WHS 15 6 15 12 Holt WHS 15 9 15 1 Gardendale WHS 15 3 15 3 Holt WHS 15 9 5 15 15 5 Haleyville WHS 13 15 15 4 15 8 Central WHS 15 8 13 15 15 4 Tuscaloosa Co. WHS 15 5 15 7 Cullman WHS 15 3 15 9 Central WHS 15 7 16 14 Haleyville WHS 15 9 15 12 Serving the team as well as the ball is very important for Kim House Sports Volleyball 83 Golf team fills holes A valuable asset to any golfer is good putting. Mark Richardson fills a hole. Holes needed filling. Not only did Walker ' s golf teams strive to put the balls in the holes on the local Mus- grove course this season, but they gained experience to fill holes in their rosters. Next year the freshmen will be sophomores, sophomores will be jun- iors, juniors will be seniors, and they ' ll be a team of seasoned veterans. Front row: George Lum, Mark Richardson; back row: Mike Prince, Phillip Hudson, Sammy Drummond, Rusty Brantley, Alan Pope. Juniortobe Denise Pharris will be back to tee- up next season. GIRLS ' GOLF: Mimi Hudson, Betsy Underwood, Denise Pharris, Jill Kimbrell, Terri Drummond, and Beth James. 84 Sports Golf V Vffv Pretty Terri Drummond addresses a ball which should count itself lucky. Sophomore Phillip Hudson helps a misguided ball find its true calling. 1980 BOYS ' GOLF: 7-4 Walker Vikings L Mountain Brook W Walker Vikings W Huffman L Walker Vikings W John Carroll L Walker Vikings L Tuscaloosa W Walker Vikings W Altamont L Walker Vikings W Cullman L Walker Vikings W Cullman L Walker Vikings W Altamont L Walker Vikings W Huffman L Walker Vikings L Tuscaloosa W Walker Vikings L Mountain Brook W 1980GIRLS ' GOLF: 0-3 Boys ' coach, Omar Faucett provided leadership for a successful season. Walker Vikings L Tuscaloosa W Walker Vikings L Cullman W Walker Vikings L Tuscaloosa W High hopes are embodied in George Lum and other sophomores who gained valuable experi- ence. Sports Golf 85 All-around standout athlete, Tanl Standeffer provides consistent performances. jrv.. .?i ' v w - ' ■ ' -- TV. :fT, •vv;- . . , :. Ever mindful of the vwhite line, Randy Jones pre- pares to achieve personal goals. Since transferring from another school, versatile athlete Darwin Hunter gets high on Walker sports. 86 Sports Track and Field I i Lady roadrunners don ' t get caught Track teams are supposed to have an advantage when competing at home, but the Walker lady tracksters took this edge away from their compe- tition by breaking the tape for the last time with a 50 season record. All their meets were on the road. Such well-known rivals as Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Tuscaloosa County, and Cullman fell prey to WHS. Cull- man and Coffee were defeated at Cull- man, Tuscaloosa County was defeated at Northport, and Haleyville and Cull- man were defeated at Haleyville. As the female Viks cruised into the sec- tionals behind full sails, opponents Vestavia and Homewood soon sank like stones. Walker literally ran away with the whole meet. Doing well in sectionals and qualify- ing for the state meet were: Tani Stan- deffer (long |ump, shot, discus), Pam Keebler (100-yd. and 220-yd. dashes, 440 relay), Anita Farris (high jump, 440 dash, 440 relay, mile relay), Anna Coleman (880 dash, 440 relay, mile relay), Evette Dickerson (440 relay, mile relay), Ann Keebler (mile relay), and Caria Gunter (discus). In the State, as would be expected, the Viks ran up against their toughest competition. Every event was faster, higher, and longer. To be hon- est, Walker ' s finish was disappointing; all of the titles and places fell just out of reach. The 1979 80 boys ' track team worked to reach the greatest improve- ment recorded in Walker Viking track and field history. They participated in four meets: Cullman, Corner, Tusca- loosa County, and regionals in Moun- tain Brook. After losing their first meet of this season, they came back to get their first victory in three years. Walker scored 87 points to Locust Fork ' s 22 and Corner ' s 21. At Tusca- loosa County, the team came in sec- ond to the hosting Wildcats. Although the Vikings finished last to Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa Central, Erwin, and Homewood, regionals proved to be the best ever for WHS. They scored 1 8 points, the most the Viks have ever scored at a regional track meet. Next year ' s track program will be even better. New long-jump, high- jump, pole-vault, discus, and shot-put facilities, and a fine six-lane, rubber- ized track will enable our teams to defeat intruders here as well as away. The ladies will lose only one senior, Tani Standeffer, to graduation. Returning for both teams will be a strong nucleus, and trouble for all opponents. . Ac . ' iXH Junior Anita Farris took her scissors style high lumpto state but met stiff competition. One of the most powerful Vikings ever, Bubba McLemore explodes through the shot. Sports Track and Field 87 Making tracks s 1980 BOYS ' TRACK: 1-3 Meet 1 WHS 28 Coffee 45 Cullman 81 Meet 2 WHS 87 Corner 21 Locust Fork 22 Meet 3 WHS 59 Holt 19 Tuscaloosa Co. 68 Pickens Co. 12 Brookwood 1 7 Regional Meet WHS 18 Opponents: Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Tuscaloosa County, Central, Erwin, and Homewood. Sophomore Teddy Smith works hard to fill the big shoes left by graduation. 1980 GIRLS ' TRACK: 5-0 Meet 1 WHS Cullman Meet 2 WHS Cullman 57 Haieyville 35 36 62 Coffee 53 21 Sectional Meet (counts as two) WHS 88 Brookwood 20 Tuscaloosa Co. 22 Regional Meet WHS 66 Tusc. Co. 36 Mountain Brook 55 Vestavia 23 As completion of the track drew near, Paul Beersdorf, Michael Meadows, and John Rutledge contnb uted to a rebuilding year. 88 Sports Track and Field v-s: :§ swv x . • y ,-,.„ ' lii,. ' . ' ■■ ■■ ■■ ' ,?f - ' - ' ■ ' ' ?: ' ' ' -. ■ ' ■ ■ ' ' ■... ■ ' V ' ' ' • ' ,, ' - ■ ' ■ ' C -«i- - - ■ ■ ■. ' ■ ' 1;, ,- ,f ' ' ' ■■■ ' Coaches Sheila Kilgore and June Hudson. Coach Pat Morrison. Front row: R. Jones, P. Jackson, T. Kidd, M. Roland; 2nd row: J. Weldon, M. Meadows, T. Whitaker, M. Scott; 3rd row: G., T. Meacham, R. Yelverton, D. Herald; 4th row: J. Rutledge, L. Hall, C. Ferguson, D. Christian; 5th row: C. Bar- ton, K. Scott, B. Gunter, H. Smith; Back row: B. McLemore, T. Smith. Front row: S. Smith, A. Grantland, D. Pharris, A. Wallace, S. Blell, T. Standetfer, P. Keebler; Kneeling: E. Dickerson, P. Spates, C. Caldwell, M. Russell, G. Wooten, A. Williams, S. Mason, A. Coleman; Back row: T. Wmn, H. Young, K. House, A. Keebler, C. Watson, L. Witherspoon, C. Gunter, A. Farris. Sports Track and Field 89 Quick stutter-steps and head fakes get Kelvin around defenders. BTEAM BASKETBALL 1979-80, Front: A. Roberts, G. Williams, E. Johnson, K. Johnson, R. McCarty, J. Todd, A. Rodgers; Back: Coach Medlock, K. Frazier, J. Davis, P. Hudson, J. Henrickson, M. Kilgore, M. Jackson, R. West. 90 Sports B-Team Basketball I De-fencing ' em in Opponents of the Viking Basketball Bteam averaged only 39 points per game, while Walker averaged 49 points during the season. Condition- ing and sound defense are two major reasons for it. Coach Vincent Medlock certainly believes in good condition- ing. Let ' s just say that B-teamers are very familiar with the gym floor from sideline to sideline. Defensive exper- tise was taught by Coach Schu- macher. The team not only trained hard during the week, but often on weekends, as did the ninth grade and varsity teams. The practice paid off, and Walker is proud of its junior var- sity basketball team. Correlation of scores is very importanl to Bob Woods and Coach Medlock. Cagey B-team: 13-e WHS 40 Winfieid 38 WHS 40 Dora 49 WHS 44 Carbon Hill 26 WHS 63 Mountain Brook 56 WHS 59 Minor 32 WHS 47 Cullman 62 WHS 55 Curry 35 WHS 43 Ensley 36 WHS 43 Vestavia 41 WHS 58 Holt 36 WHS 52 Cullman 47 WHS 50 Tuscaloosa Co. 36 WHS 47 Central 54 WHS 48 Homewood 49 WHS 49 Dora 58 WHS 39 Gadsden 34 WHS 69 Homewood 50 WHS 42 Tuscaloosa Co. 45 WHS 48 Curry 46 Conditioning paid off in the long run for Jeff Davis Sports B-Team Basketball 91 Enthusiastic Tina Gilbert, Sherrae Todd, and Patty Elliott always stick up for their team. New but adept, Myris Robinson sponsored the squad. Arlt hTpn ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ° ' - ° ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ■ ' ' ' ' ' P ' ' ' ' ' - ' y E ' °« ' ' Back: Haley Sherer, Tina Gilbert. Diana Lynn, and Aretha Ross 92 Sports B-team Cheerleaders J.V. cheerleaders flying high If everyone had the enthusiasm of our B-team cheerleaders, many prob- lems at school would be solved. We all have a certain amount of school spirit, but cheerleaders seem to have a larger dose. A love of everyday life and cheerfulness are the sugar and honey that help the medicine, difficulties and hardships we face, go down more eas- ily. Miss Robinson, sponsor of the B- team cheerleaders, explains them: The B-team cheerleaders are elected every fall; they consist of six sopho- mores and three freshman girls. Each girl must have a C average in every class before they can go out for cheer- leader. During the year, they cheer at the B-team and freshman games. They are expected to represent the school with high standards. Proving good things come in small packages, Haley Sherer is dynamic and explosive. Cheers of Karen Sparks, Diana Lynn, and Aretha Ross add fuel to sparking Viking fires. Get fired up. Walker High, like Susan Sherer and Diana Lynn. Sports B-team Cheerleaders 93 An essential part of every success- ful athletic program is good prepara- tion of Freshmen teams for varsity action. Walker is no exception, with excellent showings by the football and basketball teams. Coaches James Lollar (football) and Paul Barker (basketball) prepare their players for the real thing. They put the participants through rigorous training Future superstars which usually includes scrimmages with more experienced competition. The Freshman teams also reveal the stars of the future. Hugh Smith emerged as the quarterback for the football team, and Glenn Clem was named the MVP for the County Junior High Tournament. Could our fresh- men be the O.J. ' s and Dr. J ' s of the not-so-distant future??? Futures of players like Fonzo Welch can only be good. FRESHMAN VIKING BASKETBALL, Seated: J. Smith, R. Wilson, B. Farris, R. Stewart, G. Clem, B. Gunn A. Pope, W. Gunn; Standing: E. Knight, J. Mathis, R. East, T. Jackson, B. Morris, F. Welch, G. Burton. V!KIN(. FRESHMEN FOOTBALL 1979-80, Front: R. Underwood, C. Sherer, S. Murray, S. Scales, N. Hiller, B. Sims, E. McLemore, R. Stewart E Scott I McGee G Spates, Mgr., C. Steele; Middle: A. Dill, D. Banks, D. Nichols, S. Smith, P. Jackson, P. Civley, J. Woods, K. Zelinko, T. Kidd, B. Whit, J. Few Back ' j Phillips ' H Smith, R. Stonecypher, K. Scott, G. Stover, K. Steele, B. Morris, G. Hyche, M. Ingram, D. Henry, and M. Rowland. 94 Sports Freshman Teams Fresh football! 4-7 WHS Sipsey 6 WHS 8 Cullman 14 WHS 14 Haleyville 6 WHS Westlawn 8 WHS 6 Riverside 24 WHS 30 Fayette 48 WHS 6 Northport 24 WHS 19 Dora 6 WHS 22 Farmstead WHS 16 Cullman 20 WHS 16 Union Chapel Operating in the lane is Gary Dr. G. Burton ' s occupation. Fresh basketball! 1 G-5 WHS 37 Sipsey 46 WHS 48 Townley 33 WHS 55 Coffee 52 WHS 37 Winfield 29 ■ WHS 72 Cullman 56 WHS 48 Dora 43 WHS 32 Coffee 39 WHS 33 Westlawn Trojans 43 WHS 57 Fayette 40 WHS 55 Marion County 39 WHS 55 Cold Springs 49 WHS 44 Ensley 28 WHS 69 Westlawn Tigers 65 WHS 54 Townley 38 WHS 48 Cullman 56 WHS 61 Lupton 31 WHS 39 Sipsey 29 County Tournament WHS 65 Lupton 48 WHS 70 Townley 56 WHS 58 Sipsey 49 Area Tournament WHS 66 Westlawn Tigers 101 Backboards are clean when Gary Burton, Fonzo Welch, and Terry Jackson are rebounding. Spcrts Freshman Teams 95 Reaping the rewards Running star Pam Keebler deserved the coMVP given by Coach Hudso n Usually crops are planted in the spring, and harvest time arrives some time in the fall of the year. But Walker High School athletes plant the seeds of their success in early fall, at the beginning of the school year, through practice and hard v ork. Then they cul- tivate their skills throughout the year, and are rewarded for their efforts dur- ing the playing seasons of their respective sports. Finally, in the spring (May 19, 1980, this year), it ' s harvest time. Many Vikings are ripe to be picked to receive awards and tro- phies. Senior athletes get their pla- ques for lettering, and underclassmen realize the planting will be up to them next year. Whether they actually receive trophies or not. Walker ath- letes should be proud of themselves and will be better for having been Vikings. Coach David Campbell was the mas- ter of ceremonies, and called on each coach to present his or her awards. First, Coach Vickie Borden presented awards for volleyball. Two new awards were presented to Pam Keebler and Denise Pharris: Denise won the plaque for most ace serves, and Pam, who was also named MVP, won the plaque for most spikes. Proudly, Coach Pat Upton announced Most Improved tennis players Lynn Bobo (girls ' team) and Jack Smith (boys). Stan Karabasz and Cindy Drummond earned trophies for Most Wins and MVP titles on their respective teams. The tennis team also presented Coach Upton a plaque of appreciation. In from the dugout. Coach Phil Schumacher presented the baseball awards as follows: Most Improved to Skip Roberts (whose batting average jumped about 200 points). Most Out- standing Pitcher to Jerry Gann (30 strikeouts), and MVP to Goober Wil- liams (.492 and 21 RBI ' s). Because of hsi teams ' inexperience. Coach Omar Faucett did not give any awards, but described the golf sea- son. Next year the hardware will be on hand for golfers, none of whom are lost to graduation. Then Coach Pat Morrison handed out the trophies for Most Improved (Tim Meacham) and MVP (Bubba McLemore) in boys ' track. He also explained plans for improvement of the track program with construction of the new track taking place this year. Coach June Hudson ' s girls ' track team won their sectional tournament, so Tani Standeffer (field events MVP), Pam Keebler (running events co- MVP), Anita Farris (running events co- MVP), and their teammates were very deserving of their rewards. Coach Hudson also presented cross country runners Anna Coleman and Sharon Mason MVP awards (they won the regional meet with their team). Then it was time for recognition of basketball teams and stars. County champion ninth graders stood as Coach Paul Barker called their names. The B-team ' s coach, Vincent Medlock, announced Kelvin Johnson as MVP, and spoke on his team ' s competence, with a 14-6 record. Once again. Coach Schumacher rose (like his teams ' records this year rose) to commend his senior varsity basketball players for leadership and reward outstanding individual talents. Mark Fowler received the rebounding award, Den- nis Naramore received the free throw percentage award, and Lynn Johnston the defensive player award. Barry Cooner and Dennis Naramore were voted co-MVP ' s by their teammates. Ms. Myris Robinson and Mrs. Shir- ley Davis complimented their squads for cheerleading and overall good dis- position. Mr. Ned Hamner and Mr. James Fowler both spoke, and so did Dr. Bob Songer, after receiving a pla- que of appreciation from all Walker High sports programs. The new gymnasium, overall improvement of almost all teams, and new track facilities can only enhance Walker sports in the coming seasons. All speakers seemed to agree on that fact, and this one: we harvested a bumper crop this year, and Walker watching is better than ever! Tennis team spokesman Jack Smith was proud to honor their coach, Pat Upton. 96 Sports All-Sports Banquet Double winner for basketball performance, Derinis Naramore will be missed by Coach Schumacher. Running is rewarding for Anita Farris. She accepts co- fvlVP tor running events from Coach Hudson. Athletics at Walker have benefitted because of Mr. Songer ' s keen interest. Coach Campbell expressed appreciation by presenting him with a plaque. Versatile Panter, Morris, managed both basket- ball and baseball. Sports All-Sports Banquet 97 ' . ' Ijljll 11 isA .lii id W:i ' -J :-! .- ' ' Putting his best foot forward as a player, Coach Barker beats out a throw to First Methodist ' s Dr. John Crump at home plate. Here, catch! Lon McPherson enjoys frisbee- throwing as do many others. Grace and pioise, as well as self-defense, are learned by Terra Manasco in group karate les- sons. Scoring from third on a hit, Andy Garrett and his team put the pressure on Coach Upton ' s Christ United Methodist Church team. 98 Sports Participation Little bit high, Lon. Steve Stanford goes up for a parklnglotgrab. Don ' t try to mug James Penhale, or he may show you how a front kick to the temple feels. Put your best foot forward When watching Walker athletics, the view shouldn ' t be limited to teams with WALKER VIKINGS sewn across their chests. Almost everybody at Walker is involved in some sort of rec- reation, especially during the spring. Some favorite activities are: waterski- ing, church-league softball, karate, dancing, chess, fishing, motorcycling. tennis, snowskiing, hunting, running, touch football, and even organized automobile racing. The majority of Walker High School students aren ' t involved in high school sports, but they still have the Viking spirit. Walker watching is better than ever, and so is participation! Back on earth after his first solo flight, David Smith traditionally loses his shirt tail. Sports Participation 99 100 Clubs Clubs Watching clubs? It can be done. Services provided by our clubs benefit many people in our connmunity. Activities provide entertainment and fun for Walker students. Watch our clubs; you ' ll be glad you did. Clubs 101 Ghrine Christmas party shows Honor 9ociety ' s big heart The highest academic honor a stu- dent can obtain at Walker is member- ship in the National Honor Society. To be eligible a student not only must have a high grade average, but must display character, leadership, and service. The highlight of this year ' s activities was the annual Christmas party for the children of the Shrine School, and for good reason, nothing is as reward- ing as the smiles of these children. The party was held on December 1 7 in the Shrine School gym. Mrs. Monte Cain and Mrs. Sadie Thomas, club sponsors, organized the annual event. Tracy Ingle, dressed as a clown and riding his unicycle, was a great hit with the children. Mrs. Shirly Davis also entertained the children with songs with grand results. With a little help from Dr. Burns, Santa Claus pre- sented gifts to all the children. The gifts were supplied by the club mem- bers and made many special faces burst into beautiful smiles. The club also sponsored a talent show, another annual activity. The contest was a big success. Ralph Shaw served as Master of Ceremo- nies. Riding on one wheel is uncomfortable for some, but Tracy Ingle is not only comfortable, he ' s generous. Front row: R. Cooner, M. Alexander, T. Grimes, S. Jackson, T. Tune; 2nd row: K. Vines, J. Smith, D. Kennedy, P. Chaffin, B. East, C. Sharer, D. Baxter, L. McPherson; 3rd row: T. Perry, M. Key, K. Amund- sen, D. Smith, B. Kimbrell, L. Stafford, R. Shaw, C. Overton, M. Edwards, D. Walton, D. Booth; Baci( row: K. Waldrep, K. Gilmore, A. Jones, T. Ingle, K. Erwin, S. Easterwood, J. McAdams, P. Sherer, D. Tallant, S. Henrickson. For the talent show, Ralph Shaw was Master of Ceremonies. 102 Clubs J Sponsors M. Cain, S. Thomas; Pres. D. Smith; V. Pres. L. McPherson; Sec. M. Key; Trees. A. Jones. Treasures are found in the smiles of special children. The rewards of kindness are reaped by Santa. Deaf children are given constant attention by member Diane Booth. Talent show offers many forms of entertain- ment as shown by Jeanetta Wilson ' s singing. Clubs 103 Office staff Many small chores such as late passes are handled by Pat Sherer. Staff members are known for their Christmas spirit and Amanda Webb is no exception. Office Staff Sponsors Mrs. Argent and Mrs. Frey. First row: R. Cook, S. Richardson, W. Cochran, P. Short, D. Richey; Second row: C. Sherer D Sander- n°u ,, o ' ' o ' -; - S ' ' ' ' ' ' ■° ' - 3 ° ' P- Lane, P. Sherer, L. McCaleb; Fourth row: R Hall Hall, P. Cam, B. Thorne; Fifth row: D. Gilley, T. Wells, K. Cochran, T. Standeffer, L. Cleghorn; Back row: P. Holston, A. Webb, S. Harris, C. Walls, S. Elliott. 104 Clubs Unsung heroes Nearly everyone has been to the counselor ' s or main offices in their high school career, and been served by the unsung heroes, the Office and Counselor ' s Staffs. The counselor ' s staff fights through mountains of paper work that would make the Charge of the Light Brigade look like a day at Disneyland. Faster than a 4X, able to leap a bus load of late students in a single bound, the office staff goes about its task. Leading these forces are Office Staff sponsors Mrs. Frey and Mrs. Argent, and Counselor ' s Staff sponsors Miss White, Mr. Nix, and Mr. McNeely. Counselor ' s staff Senior Counselor Miss Sara Joyce White. One of the many responsibilities of Teresa Wells and Lisa Shumate is paperwork and filing. Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Counselors Mr. McNeelvand Mr. Nix. c .- Front row; T. Vintson, M. Hudson, A. Frost, T. Stewart, T. Howard, K. Williams, B. Hall, S. Banks, K. Drummond, C. Duggar; Second row: N. Loser, L. Windham, S. West, P. Chaff in, C. Sandlin, C. Wells, D. Cole; Back row: T. Ensor, P. Patton, R. Robbins, C. Russell, L. Taylor, D. Lynn, C. Watson. Clubs 105 Burning the midnight oil: Quill Scroll Very few students realize how much work there is in producing a publica- tion. Countless hours are consumed by chores such as writing articles, tak- ing and cropping pictures, designing layouts, or fitting copy, just to name a few. It is not unusual, in fact, surpris- ingly common, for Viking and Annual staffers to burn the midnight oil to meet a deadline. It has been esti- mated that if a staff memeber was paid minimum wage for the hours he or she put into their respective publi- cations, they could pay ifor over 75% of their freshman year expenses at a major state university. It should be noted, however, that no student, edi- tor, or advisor receives monetary com- pensation for such work. One of the compensations a staff member does receive is membership in the national organization. Quill and Scroll. Quill and Scroll is an honorary club for seniors who have completed two years of service on a journalistic production staff. Of course, both Viking and Annual Staff members are eligible and rewarded membership their senior year. Mrs. Monte Cain, Viking Staff Advisor, is the sponsor of the Walker Chapter. Quill and Scroll sponsor, Mrs. Cain, works hard for its members. S. Henrickson, L. Stafford, R. Shaw, T. Salmon, A. Owen, D. Booth, R. McElroy, L. McCaleb, T. Hendon, S. Easterwood, T. Crump, M. Key, J. Smith, D. Walton, D. Smith. X Writing copy is the first step for Activities Editor Tina Hendon. Faculty Editor, Diane Booth, prepares a final draft. Viking Staffers, Jack Smith and Terry Crump, find working together produced good results. 106 Clubs First row: S. Neal, R. Wright, L. Sanford, T. Kimbrell, R. Dickerson; Second row: A. Handley, C. Honey- cutt, S. McAdams, C. Austin, D. Baxter; Third row; J. Early, M. Meadows, T. Kilgore. K. Smith. Prepared? Disc Diamond Our so-called friend, Russia, seems to be trying to cut off our oil by wreck- ing havoc in the Persian Gulf. An irate leader of a religion that not many of us understand, is holding over fifty of our citizens in a country that seems to be ruled by the toss of a coin. A bus load of American servicemen is sprayed with gunfire. Our ambassadors are threatened, and one even taken hos- tage. Where will all this lead? War? Hopefully not, but we must realize these situations have the potential of becoming much worse before they become tetter. What if we did have to defend our freedom? Would we be prepared? Oh yes, you say, we would have enough warning before a major conflict. What about Pearl Harbor — no warning there. Many programs are now on the drawing board to help us become more prepared. Increased spending on defense and reinstating the draft are good examples. The higher defense budget seems certain, the draft may have problems with the pub- lic. Admittedly, no one lies awake at night wanting to be drafted, but it would certainly be better than losing our freedom. One program which is definitely a preparation plus is the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, or JROTC. This program allows high school stu- dents to become familiar with military discipline and military training. The Disc and Diamond is a club for students who have obtained officer rank in the JROTC program. To obtain this rank takes hard work, study, and is a high honor. The club is sponsored by Col. Kennington and Sgt. Shultz. f .J Front row; Lt. Col. Kennington, Sgt. Shultz; Back row: L. Sanford, D. Baxter, R. Wright, S. Neal, T. Kim- brell. Seasonal spirit is shown by Robie Wright. i Clubs 107 student Council: the important link The purpose of the Student Council is to serve as a link between the stu- dent body and the administration. In order to learn to serve in this capacity, the officers attend a statewide leader- ship workshop for a week each sum- mer and sometimes attend other workshops which are available. The main money- making project of the Student Council is the sponsorship of the annual homecoming queen con- test. The Council uses the proceeds from this to donate to many worth- while projects. This year we have donated $3000 for library books, loaned $1600 for the purchase of blank video tapes, and we have pro- posed that a covered walkway be built from the south parking lot to the build- ing at a cost of about $5500 to the Council. The Council also has the responsibility for the dinner for former football players at homecoming. To promote better relationships between the student body and the fac- ulty, the Student Council also plans special projects for the teachers. On the first in-service day this year, the Council officers dressed like gang- sters and kidnapped the faculty from their faculty meeting and took them by bus to Quincy ' s for a steak lunch. We also served doughnuts and coffee on other in-service days. OFFICERS: Pres. S. Easterwood, V. Pres. D. Smith, Sec. L. Stafford, Treas. R. Burton, Pari. T. Ingle, Hists. S. Roberts and S. Henrickson, Chaps. G. Drummond and R. Cooner. Front row: Sanderson, Baxter, C. Sherer, H. Sherer, Guthrie, Easterwood, Ingle, Gilt)ert, McElroy; Sec- ond row: C. Drummond, Cooner, K. Drummond, Richardson, Wright, Clem, Amundson, Tedford; Third row: Young, Manasco, Smith, Wooten, Stafford, Young, B. James, Steelmon; Back row: Roberts, Kara- basz, Henrickson, Sawyer, Gunter, Whitaker, Aldridge, Carr. SC ADVISORS: Mrs. Marian Lollar, and Miss Beth Tucker. President Easterwood is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Easterwood. Sharon is active in Honor Society, Annual Staff, and serves as Senior Class Secretary. Sharon was also elected a Senior Favorite and Most Likely to Succeed. Sharon served as SGA Secretary in 1979. Vice-President Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Smith. David also serves as President of the Senior Class, and President of the Honor Society. He is active in Annual Staff and Varsity Athletics. David was cho- sen as a favorite and Most Likely to Succeed. 108 Clubs Stragglers were soon put in their place by Historian Skip Roberts. The principle concern of gangster Robert Bur- ton is Dr. Burns. Secretary Stafford is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stafford. Lori is Editor of The Viking, the school paper. She is also active in Math Club, Quest Club, and the Honor Society. Lori plans to attend Auburn University after graduation. She would like to major in Communications. Treasurer Burton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Burton. Robert finds time in his busy schedule to be active in Beta, Quest, and Key Clubs. He was chosen Mr. Congeniality in Who ' s Who. Robert plans to attend the Uni- versity of Alabama and major in Applied Fine Arts. Bogart can ' t hold a light to Vice-President David Smith. Clubs 109 After coaxing, Deborah Smith agre ed to this slimy pose. Science club Sponsors J. Sasser, M. King, Pres. K. Waldrop, V. Pres. T. Scott, Sec. K. Peters, Treas. R. Shaw. Front row: D. Cooner, J. Whteier, M. Tate, R. Stover, S. Woods, P. Markam, T. Salter, S. Bunch, K. Bland; Second row: M. Woodley, M. Ingram, D. Smith, Sandra Elliot, D. Phumphrey, P. Holston, T. Scott, T. Vinston, K. Peters, L. Ashworth; Third row: T. Pope, M. Schubert, L. Gann, G. Black, P. Terry, N. Elmer, C. Kilgore, M. Runyan, D. Hayes, V. Morton; Back row; K. Waldrop, N. Looser, R. Shaw, G. Taylor, R. May, G. Lockhart, D. Cole, M. Lovett. 110 Clubs Math and Qcience Club activities promote learning Learning, contrary to popular belief, is what school is all about. The Sci- ence Club and the Math Club promote learning through exposing students to ne w experiences. Each year the mem- bers of the Math Club compete in a tournament at Samford University. The tournament consists of a written test and a ciphering competition with schools pitted against each other. At this year ' s competition, the Walker students would have walked away with the spirit stick, had such an award been presented. Several Walkerites performed cheers during intermission and reportedly put several other schools to shame. The Math Club is affiliated with Mu Alpha Theta, an honorary mathemat- ics society for high schools and junior colleges. To be eligible for member- ship, a student must have completed six semesters of math with a grade of C or above. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Dutton and Mrs. Underwood. The Science Club is sponsored by Mr. King and Coach Sasser. The club meets regularly and conducts experi- ments concerning the sciences of biol- ogy, chemistry, botany, and the applied sciences. An outlet for the curiosity of students interested in sci- ence is provided through the projects and discussions. Sponsors L. Dutton, F. Underwood, Pres. R. Shaw, V. Pres. L. Stafford, Sec. T. Grimes, Treas. D. Wal- ton. Member Cindy Dodd participated in national testing. Math Club Front row: D. Smith, K. Erwin, L. Stafford, K. Vines, D. Walton, A. Frost, B. Pulliam, K. Ingle, T. Ingle; Second row: H. Underwood, R. Cooner, K. Amundsen, C. Sherer, M. Key, S. Easlerwood, C. Dodd, T. Grimes; Third row: D. Booth, P. Sharer, D. Tallant, A. Jones, T. Pope, M. Nicklaus, C. Kilgore, D. Baxter, R. Cun- ningham, D. Gilley, B. Runyan; Back row: K. Waldrep, T. Tune, R. May, M. Panter, J. Smith, L. McPherson, R. Shaw, T. Stover, S. Henrickson. Clubs 1 1 1 Experiencing a foreign language The purpose of the Foreign Lan- guage Club is to further students interest and knowledge in foreign lan- guage and give them a chance to experience a language in a setting other than the classroom. This has been accomplished this year through dinners, parties and art projects. The dinner was a French dinner pre- pared by Dominique Mermound at the home of Terri Pope. The party was a pinata party where the students broke a pinata filled with candy as they do at Christmas in Mexico. The art project was Spanish and French Christmas cards made and sent to the faculty at Christmas. Other activities include dinners at which the students got together and simply talked and had a good time. Terri McMillan Sponsor L. Yates, Pres McMillian, Sec. P. Gilmore. T. Pope, V.P. T. The club made a rare appearance in a talent show. Members David Robertson, Alan Williams, Julie I Aycock, and Anna Bollock participated. A French meal was prepared for the club by Dominique Mermoud. First row; T. Whitaker, M. Tate, A. Williams; Second row: L. Lamar, D. Louvorn, L. Ashworth, Back row: S. Ferguson, B. Mayhall, A. Gunn, C. Mayhall, D. Lynn, J. Aycock, T. Pope. At the Spanish Christmas Party, Julie Aycock found pinatas to be elusive. 112 Clubs Periodicals are handled and, when no one is around, read by Tammy Geeslin. Library Club puts it in place The Library Club ought to bring shivers to anyone ' s spine. If you plan to attend college, you should befriend one of these lovers of literature, so in time of need you could column up for some research help. Yes, or Dewey would be proud of this bunch, because they put every- thing exactly where he prefers it. Just where would our library be without them? Our faithful crew is sponsored by librarians, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Farris. Pres, Darlene Hubbard, V- Pres. Pam Andrews, Treas. Jackie Howard, Sponsors: Mrs, Farns and Mrs. Davis. %}9 I ' li First row: R. Bell, B. Boyd, D. Hubbard, D. Smith, M. Cook, C. Lawhorn; Second row: S. Tedford, C. Hughes, M. Clark, T. McGough, P. Wolfe, M. Abel, D. Smith, S. Marchbenk; Back row: J. Howard, T. Geeslin, T. Upton, C. Reamsma, J. Wakefield, P. Andrews, R. Boone. Mr. Audio Visual seems to be a fitting title for Reggie Boone. Clubs 113 Financial knowledge is just one benefit received by Joey Gilmore while employed at a local bank. Front row: Pres. D. Morris; Second row: Sec. S. Jackson, Treas. Y. Sherer, Sponsor B. Brown; Back row: V. Pres. M. Nicklaus, Sgt.atArms T. Perry, Pari. G. Barker. We don ' t ask for experience. we give it: VICA and DECA Working during the school year allows students to carry some of their financial weight at home as well as giving them invaluable experience in the working field. There are techniques and informa- tion that are considered common knowledge by the seasoned worker, that cannot be taught in the class- room. One must experience a situa- tion in which he needs them before hej can learn to use them. The VICA and DECA clubs give stu- dents the experience they need to learn about working in today ' s world. The students are allowed to leave school during certain periods and work in local establishments. These students must also complete class room assignments as prescribed by the instructor. Joey Gilmore is an example of the working student. Joey is employed at a local bank. The things he is learning there will be helpful to him throughout his life, no matter what his occupa- tion. Another student receiving valuable lessons is Mike Tate. Mike works part- time at a pharmacy in the city. His work will help him understand his medical needs, and those of his fam- ily. I The VICA Club is sponsored by Mrs. ' Saddler, while the DECA Club is led by Mr. Bob Brown. First row: M. Nickalaus, M. McLean, D. Pate, D. Morris, T. Geeslin; Second row: P. Lane, L. Boyd, S. Jackson, K. Gunter, K. Kilgore; Third row: B. Greene, R. Burt, B. Witcher, D. Duncan, C. Riley; Fourth row: Y. Sherer, T. Perry, D. Brown, G. Barker; Fifth row: R. Barnet, J. Black, R. Colvin; Sixth row: K. Houk, R. Kilgore, B. Kimbrell, R. Harris; Back row: A. West, K. Waldrop, T. McKlusky, K. Hartly. Working In the retail drug business has provei educational for Mike Tate. 114  iS, At the VICA talent show, Leslie Garrett sang her way to the top. Sponsor Mrs. Saddler, Pres. R. Dodd, V. Pres. K. Maturo, Sec. G. Barker, Treas. D. Gilley, T. Steadman, K. McCauley. Gliding to a second place talent show finish were Robert Burton and Lisha Dill. First row: N. Garrett, R. Duncan, T. O ' Rear, L. Garrett, K. Maturo, S. Barton; 2nd row: T. Stewart, M. Tate, G. Benson, S. Anton, T. Steadman, J. McAdams, P. Gold; 3rd row: T. Pierce, R. Hall, R. Dodd, K. Young, D. Geeslin, R. Bryant; 4th row: C. Clark, E. Peters, J. Sparks, D. Gilley, R. Taylor, R. Wright; 5th row: J. Stanger, P. Sherer, D. Tallent, S. Harris, R. Tedford, L. Sherer; 6th row: J. Boshell, F. Blell, J. Miskelley, C. Pike, K. McCauley; 7th row: T. Spain, V. Robertson, T. Gay, J. Boshell; 8th row: R. Black, B. East, R. Boyd, J. Gilmore, E. Kilgore; 9th row: R. Harp, T. Smith, J. Parker, G. Smith, D. Seel, G. Kiker.J.McNeal. 115 Experience the full reward: Beta One of the most interesting clubs at Walker High School is the Beta Club. As a member of this club, you have an opportunity to be a part of many chal- lenging activities and rewarding ser- vices. Sometimes though, the func- tions of this club are easily over- looked. To become a member of the Beta Club, one must have characteristics of citizenship, leadership, and scholar- ship. Being an active member of this group is not only fun, but very chal- lenging. One of the most enjoyable services performed was the help we provided for needy families on Thanksgiving and Christmas. We were able to provide a holiday dinner, food staples, and needed accessories for two families on Thanksgiving. One of these families had just lost everything in a house fire. As the welfare worker had promised, this task proved to be a very rewarding experience. The family members were very kind to us and showed much appreciation. As we left, and wished them a happy Thanksgiv- ing, the grandmother smiled and said, Now we will have a happy one. This made it all worthwhile. As a Christmas project, the Beta Club decided to play Santa Claus for a family with three children. The money for this project was donated by club members and taken from the club treasury. When the time came to buy the gifts, two of the members agreed to spend their next Saturday choosing, purchasing, and wrapping the gifts. When this t ask was finished, seven of the club members delivered presents ranging from winter clothing to games and toy trucks. The result of the serv- ice was most inspiring. One of the main activities the Beta Club participated in was the sponsor- ing of the annual talent show. As usual, this proved to be a tremendous success. Attendance of the county meetings is another activity the club partici- pates in. The meetings are held around the county at different schools. All members are expected to attend and usually go as a group. As a Beta Club member myself, I know that the functions of this group have increased the pleasures and memories of my senior year a great deal. If anyone is lucky enough to become a member of this select group, I would challenge them to play an active role and only then will they experience the full reward. Cindy Dodd Food was delivered to a needy family by Anita Frost, Cindy Dodd, Greg Taylor, Steve Henrickson, and Kenda Drummond. Front Row: R. Hall, R. Harris, M. Nicklaus, M. Alexander, S. Jackson, K. Erwin, A. Jones, T. Ingle, C. Dodd, R. May; 2nd Row: L. Patridge, D. Gilley, V. Robertson, B. Pulliam, K, Kilgore, D. Kennedy, M. Key, K. Drummond, S. Easterwood, D. Baxter, D. Booth, R. Cooner, C. Cook; 3rd Row: S. Rutledge, M. Edwards, D. Tallant, K. Vines, K. Cochran, J. Trotter, R, Cunningham, K. Amundson, L. Stafford, C. Russell, K. Guthrie, C. Sherer, T. Perry; 4th Row: S. Roberts, S. Henrickson, L. McPherson, J. McAdams, J. Pate, M. Panter, K. Waldrep; Back Row: D. Smith, T. Stover, J. Smith, R. Burton, T. Tune, J. Wheeler, R. Shaw Senior Deborah Walton takes an active part in Beta meetings. Front Row. Sponsois B. Johnson, J. Cam; Back Row; V. Pres. R. Cooner, Sec. L. Patridge, i Treas. C. Dodd, Pres. S. Henrickson. 116 Clubs An elite few Junior National Honor Qooiefy Just what do you have to do to be a member of the Junior National Honor Society? Oh, it ' s really a piece of cake. All you have to do is be a sophomore with more A ' s than B ' s on your perma- nent record card, possess all the qual- ities like leadership, character, and citizenship, and oh yes, if you make a C — hang it up. It may look easy in black and white, but only an elite few make the mark. Certainly these per- sons should pat themselves on the back because they have obtained the academic honor for Sophomores. Each year, the society holds an indue- Knowledge helps light the path to Jill Duncan ' s future. Sponsors L. Moore and B. Redmill, Pres. S. Sherer, V-Pres. A. Roberts, Sec. D. Brown, Treas. P. Hoi- ston. tion service for new members. This year ' s service was held in the library on March the fourth at 7:00. It was the first induction service held after school hours at Walker in several years. A total of 55 new members were inducted into the Walker chapter. This chapter ' s leadership is provided by President Susan Sherer, Vice-Presi- dent Alan Roberts, Secretary David Brown, and Treasurer Pam Holston. Sponsors Mrs. Bonnie Redmill and Mrs. Lynda Moore led the way to a successful and prosperous year. The induction ' s invocation was led by Janice Hopper as Susan Sherer looks on. Front Row: L. Sanford, B. Easterwood, M. Williams, K. Black, J. Patridge, D. Brown; 2nd Row: D. Myers, P. Holston, P. Sparks, S. Hunt, T. Mann, J. Henrickson; 3rd Row: J. Hopper, T. Upton, S. Ward, A. Steadman, G. Lum, D. Richardson; Back Row; J. Duncan, K. Chisolm, S. Sherer, C. Henry, A. Roberts, P. Studdard. Induction refreshments were served by Pam Holston and Susan Hunt. Clubs 117 Full steam ahead: Anchor Club The Walker Anchor Club ran full steam ahead this year, providing ser- vices for our community. The Anchor Club, a sister to the Key Club, opens its membership to sopho- more, junior, and senior girls who have the qualifying characteristics of character, scholarship, and leader- ship. Ports-of-call include a local nursing home which members visited twice weekly. A needy family also received gifts of foodstuffs at Thanksgiving. Underprivileged children were treated with a Halloween party which is another annual service. The carnation sale at Valentine ' s Day was the top money project. Nearly everyone buys that special someone a token of appreciation. The club should be commended for bringing great fun to the student body through this annual event. Sponsors Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Cooper navigate through thick and thin with commendable results. Captain Skip Roberts, First Mate Ken Tidwell, and Second Mate Dewayne Wooten were elected by the regular membership to complete the crew. Capt. S. Roberts, First Mate K. Tidwell, Second Mate D. Wooten. Front Row: D. Booth, M. Hudson, G. Wooten, P. Spates, C. Drummond, R. McElroy, F. Blackston, B. James; 2nd Row: R. Cooner, P. Holston, A. Frost, J. Duncan, L. Nicklaus, S. West, S. Easterwood, A. Jones, K. Drummond; Back Row: R. Morrison, T. Tubbs, L. Stafford, C. Drummond, D. Walton, L Patridge, C. Dodd, C. Cooner, A. Owens, A. Steadman, P. Terry, B. Underwood. Sponsors, Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Cooper, Pres. Rosemary Cooner, V. Pres. C. Drummond, Sec. D. Wal- ton, Treas. L. Patridge, Sr. Dir. C. Dodd, Jr. Dir. G. Woolen, Soph. Dir. M. Hudson. A make-up demonstration was given by Mrs. Carey Gwin and volunteer Deborah Walton. Big spender Todd Whitaker spreads affection at the Valentine Carnation Sale. 118 Clubs There are many types of love. Friends and lovers each have their own brand. The Greek word Agape means a perfect love, the love that our Father has for us. The Agape Club is a Christian serv- ice group dedicated to Christian ide- als. The organization is sponsored by Mrs. Dodson and Mrs. Garrison and membership is open to all students. The club provides many services for the community. Gifts for nursing home patients were provided on Valentine ' s Day and the Beacon House received donations from the chapter. Dr. Burns and Mr. Tucker also received Valentine gifts, adding a little bliss to their day. Love lifted me: Agape Sponiors Mrs. Dodson and Mrs. Garrison, Pres. K. Drummond, V. Pres. A. Owen, Sec. R. McElroy, Treas. A. Frost. Valentine ' s Day brought a smile to the face of a resident wheelchair operator as Lynne Cox, Leigh Ann Gillespie, Cindy Drummond, and Mrs. Brom distributed gifts. Front Row: T. Salter, T. McGough, J. Hopper, B. James, R. Cook, A. Jones, T. Upton, S. Tedford; 2nd Row: K. Guthrie, P. Short, K. Hale, K, Dutton, R. McElroy, C. Drummond, K. Drummond, C. Self, L. Ash- worth; 3rd Row: A. Gunn, B. Thorne, J. Wright, L. Cox, L. Lothenore, T. Wells, L. Glover, P. Terry, C. Dodd, C. Drummond, A. Owen, C. Sharer; 4th Row: A. Franklin, D. Myers, S. Ferguson, K. Northrop, M. Key, C. Cook, J. Uptain, K. Plyler, D. Walton, A. Frost, R. Morrison, L. Stafford. Spreading sunshine in a nursing home tenant ' s day Is Kim Plyler. Clubs 119 After taming the West, Kitty Peters, Keith Waldrep, Karen Vines, Mr. Sparks, John Wheeler, Miss Tucker, and Ralph Shaw captured many hearts. The beef stew was great, according to Ralph Shaw and Karen Vines. Interact Wild West Day, sponsored by the Interact Club, is an event cherished in the hearts of the Shrine School chil- dren. Members Keith Waldrep, Ralph Shaw, and Kitty Peters enacted the classic western love triangle, complete with duel. Led by sponsors Mr. Sparks and Miss Tucker, members entertained the children with folk songs. Activities such as relay races, apple-bobbing, and pony riding were provided in addi- tion to original western snacks and the Country Store. Another annual event sponsored by the service group is a volleyball game versus the faculty. Interact also competes with the Key Club in an annual fund-raising effort for the Cancer Society. 120 Clubs Front Row: J. Panter, B. Burroughs, T. Stover, S Corbin, A. Bell, B. Sargent, A. Webb, S. Cawhorn, M. Jones; 2nd Row: L. Dill, K. Peters, D. Richey, K. Baker, M. Clark, H. Sherer, L. Ashworth, C. Self, C. Sandlln, C. Duggar; 3rd Row: N. Elmer, A. Franklin, T. Salter, T. Pope, R. Clark, A. Frost, K. Vines, K. Cochran, D Holbrook, B. Underwood, R. Reed, P. Holston; Back Row: T. Page, R. Shaw, A. Williams, K. Waldrep, J. Wheeler, L. Sanford, I. Ridley, C. Henry. Some children enjoyed bobbing more than others. The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty are played by Keith Waldrep, Ralph Shaw and Kitty Peters. Front Row: Sponsors, Miss Tucker, Mr. Sparks; 2nd Row: Pres. K. Cochran, Pub. Chm. K. Peters, V. Pres. K. Vines, Sec. R. Clark, Treas. J. Wheeler; Back Row: K. Waldrep, R. Shaw. Howdie Partner, was friendly cowboy Tim ' s favorite line. Clubs 121 Future Homemakers ' banquet big success On November 15, the FHA held its annual mother-daughter banquet in the school lunchroom. The Banquet was coordinated by Mrs. Ransom, Miss Williams, and Mrs. Brumley, club sponsors. At the banquet all the mem- bers and their mothers bring a cov- ered dish. The banquet was well attended by the members and their mothers. It was called to order by Gina Garrett, chapter President, thanks given, and the meal served cafeteria-style. After the meal, the group was entertained by Angle Bevis who sang contempo- rary songs. Members were also led in songs by Sonya Elliot. Future Homemakers is a nation- wide organization promoting young ladies to become skilled in homemak- ing. Get ' em while they ' re hot! Gina Garrett serves the rolls. Front Row: T. Vintson, S. Sherer, C. Lake, K. Farris, C. Lawhorn, K. Pierce, L. Davis, T. Williams, J. San- ford, A Mullins; 2nd Row: E. Butler, S. Barton, A. Hicks. M. Lawson, D. Barger, S. Fuller, T. Dover, K. Lawson, B. Wright, R. Bondman; 3rd Row; D. Walker, R. Lake, L. Taylor, A. Bevis, R. Talley, S. Burke, L. Cans, K. Plyler, P. Gilmore, G. Garrett, T. Johnson; 4th Row: D. Berke, D. Cantrell, T. Mann, B. Aldridge, N. Knox, S. Elliott, M. Beard, S. Hunt, P. Terry, J. Beaird; Back Row: K. Allred, M. Neal, K. Davidson, T. Madison, M. Travis, T. Kimbrell, N. Elmer. 122 Clubs Appetites ran rampant when everyone brought their favorite recipe. Front Row: Sponsors Mrs. Ransom, Miss Wil- liams, Mrs. Brumley; 2nd Row: Pres. G. Garrett, VPres. S. Elliot, Sec. T. Vintson; 3rd Row: Treas. L. Taylor, Rep. C. Lawhorn. Front Row: T. Watson, B. McDonald, B. Woodard, T. Martin, B. Snow, J. Brown, J. Phillips, S. Dreher, L. Gann, R. Colvin; 2nd Row: P. Jackson, J. Brown, B. Doss, B. Hendrix, A. Gilbert, B. Watkins, D. Williams, R. Pitts, W. Finch, K. Black, K. Underwood, R. Gravlee; Back Row: B. Johnson, G. McCray, T. Kidd, B. Young, D. Nichols, M. McLean, P. Grace, C. Barker, D. Lawson, S. Schelie, C. Sparks, J. McLean, R. Freeman, W. Griffis, H. L. Hutchinson, Mr. Newman, Mr. Songer. FFA Sponsor Mr. Newman, Pres. P. Grace, V. Pres. B. Hendrix, Sec. A. Williams, Sent. B. Doss, Rptr. J. McLean. Have you ever wondered how much your land was worth, or how much you should ask for your timber and cattle? Chances are, a Future Farmer is your best bet for this information. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a nationwide organization for all high school agribusiness students. The organization holds regional and state competitions including cattle, land, and timber judging. This group of hard workers is led by Mr. Hendrix and Mr. Newman. Members Brian Smith, Chuck Sparks, Allen Gilbert, and John Brown work diligently on their projects. Class time is important for David Nichols in the Agribusiness course led by Mr. Hendrix. Clubs 123 A day at the races: Quest Club The usual clamor prevails. Posters, slogans, and campaigns are all designed for victory in the Quest Club Rule-theCity Day elections. Each year, the club of seniors takes the city government by storm. Elec- tions are held for each office. The win- ning candidate receives an education in the working of our democracy. This year ' s Rule-the-City Day was a large success. After a visit to the Police Station, members raced over town on a tight schedule and visited the County Jail, water works, the fire station, and enjoyed lunch at Quin- cy ' s. Street Commissioner Harry Sherer taught Traci Salmon the ropes of Jasper politics. Polls opened with Lisa Cleghorn, Janet Wright, and Robert Burton casting the first ballots under the watchful eyes of Keith Waldrep and Debbie Lamon. ' ::  ? .-4i!i : Front Row: D. Gilley, D. Smith, T. Standeffer, R. Cooner, A. Frost, S. Rutledge, M. Alexander, L. McCaleb, C. Richardson, R. Duncan, L. Love, M. Nicklaus, A. Jones; 2nd Row: J. Wheeler, R. Hall, D. Ingram, K. Rutledge, D. Tallant, P. Sherer, J. Wright, L. Cleghorn, T. Wells, D. Baxter, T. Johnson, L Lockhart, C. Kilgore, D. Lamon; 3rd Row: T. Pope, T. Salmon, T. Crump, B. Pulliam, A. Owen, C. Sherer, T. Grimes, M. Key, S. Easterwood, C. Dodd, L. Patridge, R. Baker, P. Short, V. Earnest, S. Har- ris, R. Cunningham; 4th Row: M. Tate, K. Ingle, S. Myers, G. Taylor, J. Smith, R. Shaw, D. Walton, L Stafford, G. Barker, D. Booth, D. Duncan, G. Smith, R. Harris; 5th Row: S. Henrickson, K. Waldrep, S. Roberts. Sponsor Ms. Lankford, Pres. S. Henrickson, V- Pres. V. Earnest, Sec. L. Stafford, Treas. L. Patridge. 124 Clubs r— , , , , ,- , , , - , ,— T , , — , — , — , — r— , — , — , — , — , — , — , — , — , — , — -d Walker seniors learned how Jasper operates in the roles of City Planner, Street Commissioner, Mayor, and Police Commissioner. Doi VOTE NICTATE W-OF-ROLICE- w Making sure everyone voted was the )ob for Janet Wright and Lisa Cleghorn. m — iHHies _ FJ! Hmfi iHirr ■ _ 1 B 9 iiilfJii.. iT —:- P M k - a - • Signs of the times v ere everywhere the week of Quest Club elections. An intricate communications system was one thing shown to the students during their tour. Clubs 125 Ready, willing and able: Viking staff How many of us are willing to work one period a day, and whenever duty calls, any time of the day or night, to write articles and design layouts? Undisputedly, it takes a special breed. Standard equipment includes automatic imagination, plus power writing and grammar. The special optional equipment list contains an unbiased viewpoint. The Viking is sponsored by Mrs. Montae Cam and Mrs. Brom. Sponsors: Mrs Brom and Mrs Cam. Front Row; L. Stafford, T. Crump, D. Lieberman; Second Row T Salmon, A. Owens, C, Cooner, M. Shu bert; Back Row: R McElroy, H, Young, R. Sfiaw, B. James, J. Smitti, L. McCaleb, G. Schlitt. Typing is a never ending |ob for David Lieber man when working on the paper. Then jbilily to write imaginative articles was one reason Connie Cooner and Beth James were chosen for Viking Staff 126 Clubs This is your life Black Gold staff Page 1 27, this is your life. 11 all begins deep in Texas when a lowly Quad-Pak (a full size mockup of two pages, perforated down the mid- dle, with four layers of carbon paper and multicolored copies) is mailed to WHS. 5LACK GOLD STAFF, Front Row T Hendon, F Blackston, G Woolen, S- Easterwood, R Yelverton, T Manasco, P Vhite. D Booth, K Tidwell Back Row D Smith, D Walton, S Hennckson, M Key, M Beard, T Cox SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS: M. Key, D, Smith, D. Booth, T. Hendon, S. Hennckson, D, Walton, S. Faster- wood. The first major step in your life was getting your copy. Articles are first written, then they must be typed on a fifty space line (to determine how much space the article will occupy) and on a regular line (to send to the publisher). The final copy must be stamped with a special stamp contain- ing blanks which must be filled with the proper information. Your pictures were then chosen with care and consideration to sub- ject, contrast, and message. Their size and shape is also important because they must fit togetfier with equal internal margins and must co- operate with the layout scheme of the entire book. Next a Rough Layout was designed. It was drawn on a Rough Sheet (a less glorious version of the Quad-Pak). If the desired pictures and copy can be fitted on a page within the complex rules, we are ready to proceed. You were then ready for a Quad- Pak. Your picture areas must be drawn in black and numbered in blue ink. All instructions such as copy style and size, copy and headline place- ment marks, and picture enlarging and shrinking directions are written in red. Now when your life as a Quad was drawing to an end, captions were writ- ten, fitted and typed into picture areas. Copy placement marks were made for each caption. You then were checked by an advi- sor and given first class passage back to your home, Taylor Publishing in Dallas, Texas for printing. Sound complicated? It is, and this is only the condensed version. Usually, twenty pages are under construction simultaneously, all at different stages in their lives. Now that we ' ve seen how a page gets into the Black Gold, let ' s discuss the changes made this year. New sec- tions have been created to cover a more varied field of events. We feel that not only the events of Jasper are important. Today ' s news will shape our lives in years to come. Our caption theory was redesigned so they would give insight to every picture and help tell its story. Never before has so much copy appeared in a Black-Gold. We realize that few will take time to read the stories now, but they will be priceless in the future. We want this publication to be remembered as a history book, not a picture book. We are convinced this is the best publication to ever come from Walker High. Look, read, and think — it ' ll convince you too. Looney Tune 101 was David Smith ' s and Penny White ' s prerequisite course. SPONSORS, James Davidson and James Anne Martin. Clubs 127 9how your K The Walker High Key Club, a mem- ber of Key Club International, is the oldest existing chapter in Alabama. Established in 1945, the organization displays a proud history and plays an active role in District and International competition. Junior Sweetheart Diana Sanderson was elected Division Sweetheart and competed in District competition. The chapter also sponsored President- Elect and Lt. Gov. of Division 3, Ken Tidwell, in a successful campaign for International Endorsement. Tidwell also received the Governor ' s Award, one of the highest honors for a Key member. The organization, led by Pres. Steve Henrickson, followed through with projects including a Homecoming Dance, a party for the Eldridge Chil- dren ' s Home, and raised over $400 for the Humane Society. A calendar featuring photos of the Sweethearts and Favorites was also offered. This project, often used by other schools, made its first appearance at Walker this year. A very successful mid-April blood drive produced almost 100 pints, the best intake in several years. The Key Club is successfully spon- sored by Mr. Jerry Maddox and is affil- iated with the Kiwanis. Front row: R. Baker, D. Sanderson, K. Byars, C. Richardson, K. Guthrie, B. Mayhall, G. Wooten, H. Young, M. Hudson, M. Savage, R. Zuck; 2nd row: P. Hudson, J. Pennington, K. Smith, M. Lovett, D. Brown, J. Henrickson, M. Tate, R. Brantley, D. Haynes, J. McLean, P. Studdard, M. Tate, L. Gann, R. Aldrldge, K. Tidwell, M. Panter, B. TIce; Back row: G. Taylor, S. Myers, A. Roberts, P. Beersdorl, T. Ingle, D. Carr, S. Karabasz, S. Roberts, J. Byars, D. Smith, S. Henrickson, R. Burton, R. Yelverton, B. Frey, D. Fields. Student Jamie Johnson and Red Cross worker strive to meet the goal of 100 pints or more for the Red Cross Blood Drive. Sponsor J. Maddox, Pres. S. Henrickson, V.P. S. Roberts, V.P. J. Byars, Pub. V.P. T. Ingle, Sec. D. Fields, Chp. S. Karabasz, and Sgt.atArms K. Ingle. 128 Clubs Front row: K. Guthrie, R. Baker, P. Short, L. Love, V. Earnest, T. Wells, J. Wright, C. Drummond, C. Sherer, A. Owens, C. Richardson; 2nd row; D. Sanderson, D. Baxter, L. Lothenore, A. Frost, D. Booth, C. Dodd, K. Drummond, L. Stafford, L. McCaleb, B. Pulliam; 3rd row: H. Young, B. Underwood, G. Woo- Men, K. Maturo, C. Nichols, A. Clem, R. Morrison, C. Drummond, P. Beersdorf, L. Hines, K. Farris; 4th 1 row: D. Richey, M. Taylor, J. Lockhart, T. Vintson, K. Northrop, S. Barton; 4th row: S. Todd, K. Sparks, ' T. Gilbert, P. Gilmore, S. Sherer, B. James, M. Hudson, T. Kimbrell, P. Patton, A. Webb, G. Garrett, L. Gillespie; 6th row: C. Duggar, T. Drummond, L. Hamilton, S. Myhand, C. Mayhall, D. Lynn, D. Smith, A. Ross, M. Savage, M. Marchbank; Back row: R. Pulliam, K. Chisolm, B. Thorne, R. Zuck, P. Elliot, P. Banks, H. Sherer, D. Pharris, L. Crump, A. King, S. Corbin. Wouldn ' t you like to be a Pepper too . . . Supporting the team is the name of the game for the Walker High Pep Club. An even harder job for the pep- pers is the posters they make that dec- orate the gym for pep rallies and th e sidelines at game time. A lot of time and effort goes into each poster. Members are assigned to work on Thursdays before the game. Catchy slogans such as Bury the Bucca- neers and Melt the Ironmen deco- rate the gym, but also add school spirit to the student body and fire the players up for the game. Talented artist Cindy Dodd and Cindy Drummond use their imagination to draw Pep Club signs. Sponsors V. Borden, P. Thorne, Pres. A. Owen, V.P. C. Drummond, Sec. M. Hudson, Treas. C. Drum- mond. Before every game. Pep Clubbers like Kenda Drummond are busy preparing spirit signs. Clubs 129 . . . And now. we proudly present the Walker High Qohool Front Row: T. Vintson, G. Garrett; 2nd Row: K. Young, M. Alexander, S. West, S. Rutledge, L. Blackerby, R. Patenella, L. Farris; 3rd Row: L. Taylor, R. Brantley, G. Doss, M. Sims, C. Watson, L. Taylor, R. Cover, C. Walton, P. Vincent, K. Peters, D. Pumphrey, G. Cushion, M. Sims, L. Ashworth, M. Williams, A. Norris, T. Dickenson, T. Salter; 4th Row: A. Beasley, C. Myers, K. Parrish, G. Lyie, W. Gunn, M. Mucanless, R. Vandarcamp, M. Treadway, B. Beasley, C. Cam, B. Jacks, A. Swindle, J. Duncan, S. Brakefield, T. Quillen, E. Morre, A. Bullock; 5th Row: R. Sanford, J. Banks, P. Klouch, S. Ridley, S. Elmer, A. Williams, B. Doss, L. Patridge, J. Askew, B. Runyan, L. Glover, P. Wolfe, Y. Morton, T. Richey, R. Prince, A. Williams, L. Dill; 6th Row: T. Land, K. Sims, K. McCory, J. Heartly, A. Gilmore, K. Thompson, S. Elliot, C. Earnest, J. Beaird, N. Elmer, A. Franklin, S. Patridge, B. Sargent, J. Patridge, D. Haynes, J. Wheeler, P. Spates; 7th Row: T. Mann, B. Ray, D. Robertson, G. Lockhart, J. Bretherick, J. Davis, K. Black, P. Shaw, J. Painter, K. Taft, J. Bryan, M, Lovett, D. Jones, M. Runyan, M. Beard, F. Blackston; 8th Row: R. Kimbrell, T. Stover, P. Studdard, A. West, M. Clark; Back Row: I. Ridley, P. Terry. Drum Major Rusty Brantly. Not many of us realize everything involved in being a Viking Band mem- ber. If you pass a test measuring musical ability, you face two years of training before being a marching Viking. Over two hundred feet do not move in unison merely by the wave of a magic wand. Several long hours in an August sun are consumed each day by practices to bring harmony not only to feet, but instruments as well. Sec- tional practices march on a rigid schedule throughout the summer to produce top-notch entertainment for Viking fans. Mr. George Patridge, band director, is serving in his twenty-first year at Walker. He is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Alabama. Mr. Lester Harris, assistant band director, completes his first year at Walker. Mr. Harris was educated at the University of North Alabama. Band Directors George Patridge and Lester Har- ris. 130 Clubs Viking Band . . . Senior members Front Row: L. Farris, S. Rutledge, M. Alexander, 2nd Row; D, Patndge, J. Askew, B, Runyan, K Peters; Back Row: R Sanford, R- Shaw, B Ray, J. Wheeler. T. Stover, R. KImbrell. Clubs 131 We gotta do right: Marching Band Being a member in the Walker Viking Band has its ups and downs. The good times include the wild times at football games and on the bus. After a football game, if you go to sleep on the bus, you may awake to find yourself with a head full of soap or your face covered with makeup. Marching season really begins in early August, when the band begins preparing for football season. March- ing in the summer sun does have its cool moments, especially when every- one tries to drink water at the fountain and gets splashed by some wise guy. The band did get serious and win superior ratings at two marching con- tests this year. After the contests, the band celebrated by burning all the old marching shoes. It is reported that nearly one hundred soles were lost. The highlight of the band is definitely the fun bus trips, except, of course, for those times when the bus decided to take five. John Wheeler Senior drummer John Wheeler has won All State honors four consecutive years. Concentration is essential for marcher Greg Lockhart. The band is tuned by Mr. Harris. Come follow me. Drum Major Rusty Brantly leads the band on the field. 132 Clubs The Homecoming show was enhanced by the Brushy Creek Blue Grass Band. Junior Doug Janes blows his own horn. Clubs 133 Pep Band . Give it all Seeing people enjoy the music is the greatest reward for bass player Tim Stover, Flutists Sandra Brakefield and Jerri Askew burst into the fight song at pep rallies. Bands and pep rallies: they just seem to go together. It ' s a wonderful feeling when you have a packed gym, the cheerleaders signal, and you burst into the fight song. This is our song to stir our team on to victory. You see the student body react and you know the feeling of spirit you have is present throughout the gym. When you play that song, you know you have signaled the pep rally to begin. Then, one of the cheerleaders shouts Let ' s hear it for the band! Of course, spirit always remains high for our pep rallies, but this is a special time for the band. You know that everyone is listening to you and enjoy- ing what you have worked so hard to perform. The entire crowd (teachers included) gets down with you. This year, especially, with the Elvis med- ley, you knew that people enjoyed what you did. There are many times I feel like I miss so much by not being with my class to cheer. However, the feeling that you have provided the best for the pep rally makes up for what you miss. Seeing people enjoy and really get in the music is the greatest reward for the band members. Some things I will always remember are the bunny hop to Rock Around the Clock, the cheering and screaming to Elvis. These have given me some of the best feelings I have experienced. When the seniors started shouting for Elvis at one of the last pep rallies this year, it really made me feel good. In my book, a band is nothing if it doesn ' t play what its audience wants and enjoys. What good are the hours of practice if no one enjoys you?! Ralph Shaw ' £L IV w ,, 7 . K ' y ' ' ' ff M. -, Will ' m 1 ' fwf C 9k u A Km I ' jJr . y Enthusiasm runs high as Billy Doss shows that Walker is 1 to him. To add vigor to pep rallies, the band conveys their spirit through songs such as the much enjoyed Elvis medley. 134 Clubs you got . . . Jazz Ensemble ■ j During the 1920 ' s, jazz flourished throughout the United States. No one really knows just where the jazz move- ment was born, but it has often been called the only art form to have its beginnings in the U.S. Walker ' s jazz ensemble, a product of the cream of the crop of band musi- cians, devotes the bulk of its reper- toire to the music of such great writers as blues ' Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and several other contemporary composers. The jazz band combines the syncopation, shifts, and blues of jazz music, with rhythm, improvisation, and style to create a sound all its own. This tal- ented ensemble performs for civic- group luncheons, tours the feeder schools, and is the featured entertain- ment at the annual Beauty Walk. Front Row: S. Brakefield, G. Lockhart, A. Franklin, P. Wolfe, L. Glovis, M. Cook; 2nd Row: M. Williams, B. Doss, D. Robertson, B. Ray, A. Williams; Back Row: J. Wheeler, J. Ranter, D. Janes, S. Patridge, J. Patridge, K. Black, R. Shaw, T. Dickenson. Trumpeters D. Janes, S. Patridge, J. Patridge, K. Black, R. Shaw, and T. Dickinson provide the melody for Girl Talk. Rhythm section practice, conducted by Mr, Patridge. allows Jason Panter a chance to brush up on his basic skills. Displaying her outstanding talent with the saxo- phone, Pam Wolfe entertains the Beauty Walk audience with a solo. Clubs 135 Moonlight and sequins Walker ma|orettes Lindrea, Kitty, Mary, Sonya, Sandy, Rita, and Lisa strive for a perfect performance by working as a team. 136 Clubs No halftime show would be com- plete without an allocation of major- ettes. Majorettes are not born, they ' re made. Many hours are spent develop- ing skill and coordination. Many girls start with private or group lessons while still in elementary school. Many are called but few are chosen. After a majorette is made, she must perform before judges. The judges are exacting and a successful routine should be considered an accomplish- ment. The majorettes are responsible not only for furnishing all their own uni- forms and batons, but coming up with all the routines. Sonya Rutledge serves as head being elected at the beginning of the year. Presenting trophy won at camp, Sonya Rutledge and Sandy West show school loyalty. Sonya Rutledge Lindrea Farns Mary Alexander Lisa Blackerby Head maiorette Sonya Rutledge displays her versatility as she twirls two batons during the Homecoming half- time. Homecoming festivities include new uniforms and a bluegrass show which is happily performed by Lindrea Farns, Rita Patanella Sandy West Kitty Young As feature twirler, Kitty Young changes her show to a hoe down in the truest sense. Senior Mary Alexander tips her hat while danc- ing her way into the heart of the Homecoming crowd. Clubs 137 The Walker High Rifle Corps consist- ing of Izette Ridley, Paula Terry, and Tonya Vinston, are always on target with precision performances. Practices begin in the hot August sun when the Rifles level their sights on their goal of continual improvement. The rifles band together to obtain their goal and bring variety to the halftime entertainment. What goes up must come down Rifle Corps Round and round it goes, where it stops only Tonya VIntson knows. Taking advantage of a break, Paula and Izette take aim. I. Ridley, P. Terry, T. Vintson. 138 Clubs G Garrett, T. Salter, L. Dill, M. Clark, P. Spates; Back Row: F. Blackston, T. Mann, T. Land, A. Beasley, C. Myers, L Taylor, R Sanford, R. Kimbrell Gearing up for Homecoming, Tammy, Fran, Regina, and Leisha show what fun a hoe down can be Standing at attention during the Homecoming parade is a tedious task for Michelle, Rochelle, Angela, and Fran. Ending the show dramatically is a true mark of excellence as is shown by Cassandra Myers. The pennant race Flag Corps The Walker Flag Corps always finished the ninth vy ith an occa- sional hosiery run, no errors, and is alw aysa big hit. The flaggers really tagged all the bases vt ith their Homecoming hoe- dovy n performance . . . Flag Captain Cassandra Myers led her team to a successful cam- paign. Clubs 139 140 School Population This section is filled with familiar faces who are watched at Walker day in and day out. The faculty, students, the new principal, who ' s who, and class favorites are just a few of the things that make our days at Walker happy times we will long remember. Just turn the page, and you will see that Walker-Watching is better than ever! Qchool Population School Population 141 Akins Askew Seniors ' 80 The Senior Class of 1 980 has had a great year. They showed spirit, sup- port, and leadership for Walker. They donated to the Callie Sue Brakefield Scholarship Fund and bought the Viking Staff a camera. Magazine sales hit a record high this year by the Senior Class. Th ey all worked very hard by selling to their neighbors, family, and friends. The support for the sale was very good and there was a lot of competition among the students, each trying to sell the most magazines. The Seniors showed great spirit this year for football and basketball. The football team had a great year as they went to the state quarter finals. They showed their great spirit at pep rallies and by turning out in full force at all of the games, both home and away. The homecoming pep rally was especially successful as the Seniors dressed up as gift wrapped boxes with the slogan of Vikings have the victory all wrap- ped up. Not only did they show spirit and support for football, but for basketball as well. There have been many more basketball pep rallies than in previous years and a much greater basketball following led by the Seniors. All in all, the Class of 1980 is one that will be remembered for a long time to come. Qenior Class Officers President — David Smith, Vice-President — Skip Roberts, Secretary — Sharon Easterwood, Treasurer — Kim Guthrie, Activities Chairpersons — Lindrea Farris, Carol Richardson Jacquelyn Akins Phillip DwightAkins Mary Ellen Alexander Kimberly Ann Amundson Teresa Gail Ashby Jerri Lynn Askev 1 42 Seniors Austin Boone Alfred Earl Austin Paulette Bailey Robin Renee ' Baker Terri Kay Banks Tony Ray Banks Ginger Lance Barker Robin Renee Barton Ella Dee Baxter Frances Caria Beasley Kirk Bedenbaugh Lorie Denise Bell Jerry Wayne Black Sherri Lyn Blackerby Frederic Karl Blell Reginal James Boone Seniors 143 Booth Boyd Judy Diane Booth Alan Presley Boshell Barbara Ann Boyd Mr. Walker High 9kip Roberts Miss Walker High Carol Richardson The boy and girl in the Senior Class who receives the most favorite votes are named Mr. and Miss Walker High. This year the honor goes to Skip Roberts and Carol Richardson. Skip is the son of Mrs. Jerrie Beste of Jasper. He is kept busy with school activities being Vice-President of the Senior Class, Historian of the Student Council, and Captain for the Anchor Club. He is also a member of the Beta, Quest, W, and Key Club. Last sum- mer, he attended Boys ' State. Skip has been a member of the foot- ball team for three years and received one of the highest honors this year when he was awarded the Geddes Self Award. He was also chosen a class favorite his Sophomore and Junior year. It is easy to see why he was voted Mr. Walker High. Carol Richardson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Richardson of Jasper. She is a member of Beta, Quest, and Pep Club. Besides being Activities Chairperson for the Senior Class, Carol is a varsity cheerleader. She was also a class favorite her Sophomore and Junior year. When all the votes were counted, it was no surprise that Carol had been chosen by her class- mates as Miss Walker High. Vikings all the way! Skip catches tor the team while Carol cheers them on When all the votes were counted, Carol Richardson and Skip Roberts were tops. 144 Seniors Braden Clark Billy Keith Braden James Edward Brewer Priscilla Joyce Bunn Randy Charles Burt Robert Burton Cecelia Mariea Bush Ellen Darlene Butler Jerry Cain Byars, Jr. Angelia Kaye Caldwell Gregory Bruce Capelton Phyllis Kaye Chaffin Eddie P. Chatham Edgar Estuardo Cheng Melody Rena Clark Teddy Clark Seniors 145 Cleghorn Drummond Lisa Annelle Cleghorn Sammy D. Coates Deretha Kaye Cochran Belinda Iris Coleman Randy Scott Colvin Cathy Marie Cook James Barry Cooner Rosemary Cooner Terri Frances Crump Melanie Jean Cudlipp Robin Denise Cunningham Regina Dickerson Cynthia Marie Dodd Cynthia Ann Drummond Kenda Lanette Drummond 145 Seniors Duncan Elledge When Edgar Cheng came to Walker, he brought a better understanding of Guatemala. Moving to America My life has changed a great deal from my life in Guatemala. I ' ve had to adjust to many changes since moving to the United States. When I first moved here, the Eng- lish language presented a problem. I really felt lost and sometimes find that I still do. I came from a very big school of five thousand people, to an American School v here everyone knows every- one else. After attending such a large school, I ' ve really enjoyed getting to know the students from Walker. To me, even the church service in America is different. In my country we have a special service just for the teenagers. We have rock groups that perform during and after the service. Also, after the service, we stay at the church and engage in such activities as basketball and swimming. Christmas is also different. In my country, we open our gifts on the twenty-fourth of December at mid- night. Afterwards everyone goes into the streets; we set off fireworks and have a light show. Then we have a big dinner and party that all our neighbors attend. In different places at the party there are children dressed in cos- tumes who give candy and fruit out to the people in the rooms. Even sports that I participate in are different in Guatemala. There, I used to hang glide and also go swimming and surfing. Another sport I was involved in was climbing to the top of the 42 volcanoes we have in our coun- try. I really feel good about going to Walker High, even though life in America differs greatly from life in Guatemala. Edgar Cheng Delores Ann Duncan Rhonda Darlene Duncan Victor Lynn Dunn Jimmy Ray Earley Vicki Leigh Earnest Laura Beth East Sharon Lynn Easterwood Melynda Joyce Edwards John Harrol Elledge Seniors 147 Erwin Fuller Kerry Marlin Erwin Linda Sue Estes Elesia Jane Evans Cheryl Lindrea Farris Garlin Raymond Farris Gary Farris Sherri Wynell Ferguson Todd Braxton Ferguson David Allen Fields Kathy Ann Files Wesley Finch Ava Laura Fleming Mark Alan Fowler Anita Jean Frost Traci Rena Fuller 148 Seniors Gann Gilmore Moving to Walker At the end of May, 1980, I will be a graduate from Walker High School. It seems a little strange when I think about graduating because it seems like only yesterday I was living in Meridian, Mississippi attending Lamar High School. I started going to Walker during my junior year. I was very scared! The reason was Lamar has 1 50 students 7th- 1 2th so you can see what a difference it is from Walker. I have made some really great friends at Walker, students and teach- ers alike. Walker is just full of friendly people! In the years to come when someone asks me where I graduated, I will be proud to say: WALKER! Vicki Earnest - -y Mjij Necessary adjustments were made, and we are glad Vicki Earnest moved from Meridian, Getting the work manual up to date is an impor- tant task for Tony Holcomb, a student in the D.O.-D.E. Program. Jerry Wayne Gann Tommy Lynn Gay David Lynn Geeslin Tammy LaGay Geeslin Terry German Debra Lynn Gibson Allen Gilbert Donna Lynn Gilley Joseph Arthur Gilmore Seniors 149 Gaddy Harris Myra Gaddy Penny Renee Goldsmith Roger Allen Grace Teresa Michele Grimes Larry Montezuman Guli Alisa Kim Gunter James Richard Gunter Tony Gurganus Kimberly Ann Guthrie Robert David Guthrie Caria Ann Hall Russell Kyle Hall Anita Renee Harbison Ralph Harp Melissa Ann Harris 150 Seniors Harris Henslee Phillip J. Harris Randall Harris Ronnie Eugene Harris Susan Fawn Harris Kenneth Alvis Hartley Robin Ann Heatherly Tina Marie Hendon Steven Neil Henrickson Marianne Henslee Vm KiSw v H jS J A year in review: Cathy Cook ' s locker tells it all. Involvement is Rosemary Cooner ' s nature. She is President ot the Anchor Club. Reflections Walker High School — Those three words sound ordinary enough, but are they really? To me, Walker is a special place with many memories, including ones of disappointment, happiness, and satisfaction. The most memorable and satisfying experiences were when I had made good on a big test, or I had done something which I really had doubts that I could do. Now, as I look forward to college, and then to a career, I feel a twinge of sadness at leaving Walker behind. But as I have just realized, I won ' t really ever leave Walker, because I will always have the memo- ries of it with me, and I will always treasure my time at Walker as a very important part of my life. Rosemary Cooner Seniors 151 Henson Jackson Teri O ' Niesa Henson Annette West Hicks Anthony Dale Holcomb Terry Lynn Holcomb Charles R. Honeycutt Keith Bradley Houk Jacquelyn Howard Melinda Darlene Hubbard Cindy Darlene Hughes Hubert Lester Hutchison Jon Kyle Ingle Timothy Dale Ingle Tracy Lee Ingle Diane Rebecca Ingram Gi Gi Jackson 1 52 Seniors Jackson Kennedy Despite students ' opinion, the function of school is to provide an education. Robert Burton takes a break from the fun and frolic to buckle down. To work or Not to work You might say that working and going to school at the same time is easy — right? Well, I say it is debata- ble. When we started school this year I was working part time. Many times I have had conflicts between the two. Sometimes I ' m too tired when I come home from work at night to do my homework. I usually oversleep the next morning and have to rush to a friend for help with my homework. Because I ' m late so much I have acquired a drawer full of 4x slips. In my opinion, a student should not be allowed to work and go to school at the same time because his grades usually suffer the consequences. But I do not regret working because without my job, I would not have my car, spending money, and my Friday nights out. Robert Burton James Henry Jackson Sandra Faye Jackson Gary Wayne James Tonya Jean Johnson Angelia Joy Jones Wesley Theodore Jones William Martin Jones Victors. Karabasz III Mary Darlene Kennedy Seniors 1 53 Key Kimbrell 9hort in Qtature. but Tall in Qpirit Since coming to Walker High School, I have encountered many problems because of my height. I am small in a tall world. I have to go to vocational school every day, and the steps near the band room propose the first problem. I have to take Xwo strides on every step. When I come back from voca- tional school I have lunch. There is no way I can possibly get a carton of milk out of the freezer without help; how- ever, some kind person will always get it for me. The next problem is reach- ing my plate. Sometimes I need help there, too. The lunchroom ladies are always kind and considerate. Every- one always helps me with these little problems that are not little to me. When I have to give a speech in front of the class, using the podium Dieadre Monique Key Mike Key Cathy Renia Kilgore Timmy Lee Kilgore Truman Edward Kilgore, Jr. Barry Dwight Kimbrell Regina Nell Kimbrell Scott Anthony Kimbrell Terena Ann Kimbrell proposes another problem. I usually end up speaking from the teacher ' s desk. And too, can you imagine trying to reach the pencil sharpener? When a teacher says, Be quiet, turn around, put your feet on the floor, I can ' t. Even though I am sometimes the per- son talking, I try to look as innocent and insignificant as I can. The pay phone is another unreach- able object. One of my friends always has to put in my dime and dial my number for me. At the beginning of the year, I was asked if I wanted a top locker or a bottom locker. Who do they think I am. Wilt Chamberlain? I have always heard you should look up to teachers. That ' s no problem, I look up to everybody. James Gunter Everyday tasks can be hard for some. James Gunter has problems with the phone. 1 54 Seniors King May Teresa Ann King Tammy Sue Kohake Deborah Sue Lamon Terrie Lynn Lane Dion Lawson Bryan Leake Rita Gail Lee Vicki Jo Lewis David Joseph Lieberman Lori Ann Lockhart Mark Jeffery Lockhart Laura Lothenore Lisa Gail Love Vivian Gale Mason Robert Alan May Seniors 155 Mayenscheine McGee Kenneth R. Mayenscheine Jeffery F. McAdams Sandra McAdams Timothy Scott McCain Marcia Lynn McCaleb KimberlyA. McCauley Trenton McCluskey Rebecca Ann McElroy Frances McGee Four years in a metal brace When I was in the seventh grade, I discovered that I had Scoliosis, a cur- vature of the spine. The only way to correct it, except for surgery, would be to wear a brace. I was told that I would have to wear it until I was grown. I thought this would be about two years, but the two years turned out to be four. Getting used to the brace didn ' t take very long, but there were some adjustments that I had to make. It had to be worn 23 hours a day and special exercises had to be done with, and without the brace. One of the hardest things that I had to get used to were my limited activities. Three of my favorite sports at the time were gym- nastics, swimming, and water skiing. 1 56 Seniors but with the brace, the water skiing and gymnastics had to be left off com- pletely, and the swimming was limited to one hour. After I got used to my brace, I was able to do just about everything that other people could do, and it didn ' t bother me. My curve eventually stabilized, and I began tak- ing my brace off a few hours at a time. This had to be done gradually because my muscles in my back had weak- ened. Now that I ' m out of my brace, I real- ize how much it helped me. I am glad the doctors knew a method to correct my problem. Even though I had to sac- rifice a lot, I think it will make me have a stronger character. Linda Patridge Limited activities, and other problems faced Linda Patridge when she wore the brace. McLean Myers Margaret Frances McLean Wyatt McLemore III Terri Ziglar McMillan Jim McNeal Dennis James McNiese Lon A. McPherson Chris Meacham Michael Curtis Meadows Donna Michelle Morris Susan Morris Dudley Alan Mosley Sheila Elisha Mosley Andrea Lamone Murray Melissa Gaye Myers Michael Scott Myers Seniors 157 Myers Patrick Sandra G. Myers Sherri Ginene Myhand James Dennis Naramore Stephanie Ann Neal Dawn CarliJQ Nelson Missie Nicklaus Jeri Regina Nuss Cynthia Denise Oliver Curtis Overton Angelia Ruth Owen Morris Lee Ranter Jerry Parker Jeffery Estal Pate Leigh Patrick LinnieCole Patrick 1 58 Seniors Patridge Pitts Linda Annette Patridge Vicky McDavid Patterson Donna Kae Paulk Gregory Dean Pearce David Pederson Tina Michele Perry Kitty Lynn Peters Waddell Pierce Ricky Pitts Speaking to 13,000 people Birmingham, Houston, Kansas City; all of these places, which will forever hold a special place in my heart, were sites of speaking engagements that I had during my time as an Acteen National Advisory Panelist. Acteens is a Baptist sponsored pro- gram for girls 7-12. A National Advi- sory Panelist is one of six girls from across the nation who represent the Acteens organization by making national, state, and local appear- ances, holding conferences, writing articles for ACCENT magazine, and sometimes even being on television. The experiences, although fun, were also tiring, exciting, and heart wrenching. While in Houston, we were taken on a tour of two mission centers in the center of the ghetto. To see the conditions in which these people had to live made me nauseous. I realized then that people in Jasper don ' t know the true meaning of poverty. One of the many missionaries I met told me a story that made me want to cry. A little 12-year-old girl didn ' t want to go home after attending Bible School at the the mission center one day. The girl was allowed to spend the night in the missionaries ' home. The girl told her that her mother had been selling her as a prostitute and that she wasn ' t the only child to which this was being done. After breaking up the inhuman prostitution ring, the mis- sionaries ' bedroom wall was bom- barded by at least nine bullets. She narrowly escaped injury. I used to be so terrified of speaking in front of a group, large or small. Just answering a question in class would make me break out in a cold sweat. But, I spoke to about 13,000 people without fainting, shaking like an earth- quake, or even getting sweaty palms, and it was the same way with the other Panelists. Before any of us had to go on stage, we would pray for the Lord to use us to say the right things, and not be nervous. He kept His promise and was with us. People have asked me what it ' s like to be a Panelist. I consider it an honor to be a Panelist. I consider it an honor, not only to myself, but to my family, church, school and community. After all, they are all contributing actors in making me the person I am. Deborah Walton Seniors 1 59 Plunkett Reeves College??? The college you choose will play a big part in molding your career. With some 60 colleges in Alabama, and thousands across the United States, the decision is a tough one. Several factors are involved in choosing a school. One of the most important is financial aid. College is very expensive, so you should apply for all scholarships and aid programs for which you might be eligible. Another important consideration is the location of the school. Although in- state schools are least expensive and provide easier access to your home, at times an out-of-state college can pro- vide you with the better education in your field of study. In addition to the academic consid- erations, you should visit college cam- puses and give careful thought to stu- dent life and extracurricular activities. Lynn McCaleb Debra Annette Plunkett Terri Kay Pope Steve Prescott Joe Pugh Beth Anne Pulliam Mary Elizabeth Randolph James Donald Rawls, Jr. William David Ray Steven Larry Reeves All seniors face the college question, and Lynn McCaleb hopes to find the answer. Between classes is a good time for Sherri Black- erby and Chuck Sparks to catch up on their vis- iting. 160 Seniors Richardson Scotl Carol Ann Richardson Cynthia Denise Riley Ralph Robinson Skip Roberts Vicki Lynn Robertson Terry Rucker Belynda Ellen Runyan Cynthia Ann Russell Chiquita Karen Rutledge Sonya Carol Rutledge Traci Karen Salmon Rochelle Sanford Brenda Melissa Satterfieid Frederick H. Sawtelle, Jr. Terri Lynne Scott Seniors 161 Seales Sherer Neal Seales Dawn Rachel Seel KimberlyAnn Shaver Ralph Eugene Shaw Audra Leona Sherer Carol Lynn Sherer George Agusta Sherer Patricia Ellen Sherer Yvonne Renae Sherer Leaving Walker is hard to do As I look back on my years at Walker, I think of my first day here. I was scared to death. I wasn ' t sure what lay ahead of me. After about one week I realized there was no reason to be afraid. I realized that it was just a bigger school with more people. One thing I remember most out of my Sophomore year was working on the float. It was a lot of fun and I think all students should work on a float at least one of their years here. I was overjoyed when we won first place on our float. Another thing which stands out was our terrific football season. I loved the playoff games and going all the way to the finals. The only thing I regret is that we didn ' t win the last game. Even though we didn ' t get 1 in the State, Walker will always be 1 in the hearts of its students. Looking at my Junior year, standing out the most are — helping make the World ' s Largest Snoopy for our float, the Junior-Senior Prom, and get- ting our Senior Portraits taken. I am now in my Senior year and I love it. One of the first things that hap- pened this year was getting measured for our caps and gowns. At first I was ail excited but now as graduation gets nearer I really hate to leave Walker. I also think of ordering our invi tations, senior keys, and getting our picture made as the Class of 80. The band was good this year and our football team was terrific as usual. There are so many good things to say about Walker it ' s hard to express them on paper. The one thing that I think is the greatest thing Walker has is its staff. The teachers are just great. There are many nice things I can say about all the teachers at Walker. The teachers not only try to help you learn, but they try to be a friend to you and will take out time to discuss problems with you. This is one quality many schools can ' t offer. Karen Vines Graduation is a glad and sad time in Karen Vines ' opinion. 162 Seniors Short Stewart m M tm M ' « i Pamela Kay Short Timothy Slate Jeff Sloan Darlene Smith David Brian Smith Donna Kay Smith George Gregory Smith Jack Wendell Smith, Jr. Timothy Keith Smith Bobby Houston Songer Tim Spain Lori Lynn Stafford Tani Malai Standeffer John Stanger Anthony Wayne Stewart Seniors 163 Stewart Tayloi Qeniors leave their mark I never really thought that one day I would be a high school senior. But now that I am a senior I can ' t imagine being anything else. At first you feel as if everyone else is inferior to your class. I thought that a seat on the stage in the gym meant that instantly you were transformed into some god-like crea- ture that everyone looked up to. Well, I found out that in many ways I was wrong. Being in the twelfth grade doesn ' t automatically put you in a new field. You have to earn the respect that goes with the word Senior. You have to accept the responsibility of being the example to the underclassmen. As a member of the first graduating class of the 80 ' s, I wanted our class to leave a mark that the students to come would see and remember. I think that in some ways our class has left its mark. One mark was made by the football team. When many people were ready to count them out, they showed the pride and determination that proves they were winners. They won and made it to the playoffs. We have also caused the worst park- ing situation ever at Walker. Perhaps that means we have been more cun- ning in trying to find ways to avoid having to walk from D.O. parking lot. Maybe because of our class, the park- ing situation will some day be solved. All in all, when I look at the memo- ries of my senior year, I see a class of unity and good leadership. It makes me very proud to have been a part of the class of 1980. Lori Stafford This year ' s seniors will be a hard act to follow. Lori Stafford gives some reasons why. Tina Maria Stewart Cynthia Lynn Stonecypher James Timothy Stover Hank Swindle Debra Linn Tallant Michael Theodor Tate Charles Clyde Tatum Debra Jean Taylor Gene Gregory Taylor 164 Seniors Taylor Waldrep Richard Keith Taylor Russell Wayne Taylor Randall O ' Neal Tedford William Charles Travis Jackie Trotter John Charles Trussell Terri Michelle Tubbs Tony Chris Tune Kyle Underwood Karen Ruth Vines Freddie H. Wade Sandra Jeanine Waid Wanda Allene Waid Janet Dennise Wakefield Nathan Keith Waldrep Seniors 165 Walton Woods Deborah Ann Walton Sharon Ward Jo Elaine Webb Lynn Weldon Terena Wells Tim Wells John Paul Wheeler Michael Paul Williams Pam Williams Kenneth Williamson Robert Allen Wilson William Scott Wilson Martha Jane Woodley Rodney Wayne Woodley Debra Onnette Woods 156 Seniors Woods Young German Theodus Woods Patsy Darlene Woodson Janet Ann Wright Robbie Diane Wright Scott James Yeager Eddie Young Qenior Class Favorites Front row Lindrea Farris Traci Salmon Cindy Drummond David Smith Sharon Easterwood Goober Williams Back row Linnie Patrick Kyle Ingle Kim Guthrie Steve Henriokson Class favorites are chosen by popu- lar vote by the students. Votes are based on leadership, character, or popularity. Seniors 167 Seniors are a good example Looking at the Seniors of 1980 you can see a class of unity, friendship, and involvement. This is one reason that watching Walker is better than ever. The smoking area is a popular sanctuary for Denise Parrish, Teresa Sanford, Ellen Butler, Tammy Rus- sell, Sharon Murray, and Tina Steadman. Making their own entertainment, Roger Grace and Tim Smith await the bell. Hats, ties, and other crazy garb are common at pep rallies. Martha Woodley, Traci Fuller, Cindy Russell, and Kenda Drummond are all in the latest fashion. 168 Seniors Pep rallies are the climax to any week. Brenda Satterfield, Vivian Mason, Vicki Patterson, Cecilia Bush, and Stephanie Neal really enjoy themselves. Off-periods are luxuries given only to seniors. Kim Gunter is thankful for hers. V Labwork can be fun if you know Dee Baxter and Kerry Erwin. The school day revolves around the locker. John Trussell prefers the lower variety. If the walls could talk, what stories would they tell! Jeff McAdams and Theresa Upton feed them information. Seniors 169 who ' s Who 1980 Most Intellectual Rosemary Cooner and Tony Tune Most Original Stan Karabasz and Robin Baker Most Unpredictable Scott Myers and Amy Murray Most Masculine and Most Feminine Todd Ferguson and Beth Pulliam 170 Seniors Most 9ophisticated Bobby Songer and Pam Short Best All Around Kyle Ingle and Cindy Drummond Best Dressed Joey Gilmore and Terri Crump Mr. Ms. Congeniality Robert Burton and Debra Gibson Seniors 171 Who ' s Who 1 980 Most Popular Skip Roberts and Carol Richardson Ebony Esquire Charm Bubba McLennore and Rita Lee Most Typical Qenior Kirk Bedenbaugh and Terri Banks Most Qchool Spirit Vicki Earnest and Jack Smith 172 Seniors Most Black and Beautiful Linnie Patrick and Lindrea Farris MWmi-.mfimi Cutest Kim McCauley and Jerry Byars Most Bashful Scott Yeager and Rebecca McElroy Most Courteous Dennis Naramore and Cindy Dodd Seniors 173 Most Dependable Greg Taylor and Diane Booth Best Looking Scott Kimbrell and Traci Salmon Best Personality Carol Sherer and Steve Henrickson Most Talkative David Lieberman and Donna Morris 174 Seniors Wittiest Angelia Owen and Dean Pearce Who ' s Who 1980 I— A Most Qoulful Belinda Coleman and Reginald Boone Biggest Flirt Goober Williams and Terena Wells Most Likely to Quooeed Sharon Easterwood and David Smith Seniors 175 : c- : Juniors In the fall. Juniors order class rings. This is a very exciting time because they can see the end of their high school years just around the corner. Next, Juniors get together to build the float for homecoming. This is not the best time for Juniors because we know Mr. Davidson and the Seniors will come up with something hard for us to beat, but we try to outsmart them although we never have yet! Around Christmas, class rings arrive, and Juniors go around saying Turn my ring, I only have 79 more turns. This is the most thrilling time of their whole year. Juniors must now start work for the beauty walk and candy sales to make money for the Junior-Senior Prom. Working on the beauty walk gives the class a great sense of pride in a diffi- cult job well done. The prom is this class ' s biggest and most difficult job all year. We have worked to give the Seniors a prom they will never forget. This is the last major activity of the year. President — Dean Carr, Vice-President — Ryan Aldridge, Secretary — Donna Baxter, Treasurer — Diana Sanderson, Activities Chairpersons — Todd Whitaker, Gena Wooten, Heidi Young, Cindyl Drummond f f- It ' s an exciting day for Roger Gray, Steve Reeves, and Phillip Grace as they receive their class rings. 176 Juniors Paying attention is important in Algebra II class for Lamilla Lamar. Aaron Carrell Donna Aaron Gary Aaron Michelle Abel Spencer Abrom Melissa Akins Mitchell Akins Misty Aldridge Ryan Aldridge Keith Alexander Sheila Alexander Steve Alexander Detwrah Allen Sidney Anton Leigh Ashworth Cedrick Austin Julie Aycock Rod Ayers Deborah Barger Chris Barker Chris Barton Stacey Barton Susan Barton Donna Baxter Julie Beaird Margene Beard Angela Beasley Paul Beersdorf Ginger Benson Marty Beste Roger Black James Blackburn Lisa Blackerby Fran Blackston Nona Blalock Suzie Blell James Boshell Leanna Boyd Randy Boyd Sherry Britton Steve Brooks Dub Brown Johnny Brown Leigh Ann Brown Robert Burton Jackie Busby Brian Cagle Scotty Cagle Pam Cain Candy Campbell Charles Cannon Chris Capps Christy Carmichael Dean Carr David Carrell ■«. Juniors 177 Carroll Clarf Being a junior means Being a Junior means many things to me. I find myself more involved in the activities surrounding Walker. I feel more accepted, not only by the teachers, but also by the student body. Since I ' ve begun to get closer to my classmates, I find myself enjoying Walker ' s sports. This year I became deeply involved in the homecoming activities. I enjoyed it more than I ever have before. I am no longer uncomfortable show- ing my enthusiasm at pep rallies. As Hurrying from one class to another is part ot everyday school life for Theresa Cooper and Penny Parker t Between classes is a time of reflection for Caria Sandlin. Cynthia Carroll JanisChamness John Chandler Ben Chisolm Charleen Clark Cindy Clark juniors, no matter what extreme to which we carry our spirit we will always be respected for it. I am looking forward to preparing the gym for the Junior-Senior prom. The anticipation of recreating the gym into a ball room is exciting. Looking back it seems only yester- day that I began classes here as a freshman, even though time seems to be slipping away. I have enjoyed my years here and shall continue. Joy Uptain Enthusiasm is typical of Joy Uptain. A Junior means being number 1, as represented by S. Pierce, T. Maddox, C. Travis, D. Westbrook, E. Johnson, B. Mathias, C. Cannon, and W. Scott. 178 Juniors Clem Grace Angela Clem Tammy Clutter Anita Cochran Wanda Cochran Thomas Coleman Rhonda Cook Connie Cooner Donna Cooner MikeCourington LynneCox Danny Cunningham PamCurington Maurice Davis Carolyn DeLong Linda Dickinson Timmi Dickinson Karen Dill Denise Dobbins Thomas Dobbins Randy Dodd Landon Dreher Cindy Drummond Pam Drummond Sammy Drummond Judy Dudley Karen Dutton Karia East Rex Edwards Sonjalita Elliott Tim Elliott Nina Elmer Nelson Enis Henry Ensor Timmy Estus Ella Evans Lester Evans Anita Farris Karen Farris Penny Parker Ferguson Mike Fowler Ricky Franks Melissa Frazier Randy Frazier Bill Frey Lyie Gann Andy Garrett Leslie Garrett Nell Garrett Ricky German Randy Gilliland Mary Gilmore Jeff Godfrey Philip Gold Doyle Grace Juniors 179 Grace Gunn Fitting in My first day at Walker three years ago almost sent me into cultural shock. I stepped from a relatively quiet rural community located on Smith Lake, into a bustling fast lane in the ever growing city of Jasper. I spent my insecure ninth grade year adjusting. My tenth grade year I slowly began to feel less inferior and could walk into the world of Walker. It became a year of new friends, trial and error, and establishing myself. After a summer filled with new friends, I found myself in my present position. Here in the Junior Class find- ing a corner in which to fit your own space is sometimes difficult. The Jun- ior Class seems to be overwhelmed with special and talented people. I sometimes find myself lost in a rat race, desperately searching for an identity. My identity is exactly what I ' ve spent my last three years trying to solve. I am slowly finding it. Since I detest the thought of being a stereo- type or carbon copy, I ' ve used this quota to begin to find out who I really am. I like to follow the beat of my own drum instead of everyone else ' s. Because of Walker, my dream of identity is beginning to form into real- ity. Although I ' ve been showered with rain and pain here, I ' m basically con- tent. With this newfound contentment, I believe I will be better equipped to cope with the fear of adulthood and independence in my life after gradua- tion. Terra Manasco One of Tonya McCauley ' s favorite things is playing her guitar — Charlie. Phillip Grace Roger Gray B. J. Greene Gary Griffin William Griff is Amelia Gunn Getting caught with your hand in Wendy ' s catsyp, wearing surgical greens is part of Terra Manasco ' s normal self. Walker football games away were crowded. Lisa Morgan found herself in a precarious position at Vesta via. 180 Juniors Gunter McCauley Barry Gunter Sandra Gunter Denise Guthrie Charles Hackman Joey Hall Teddy Hall Linda Hamilton Alfred Handley Junior Harris Roxanne Harris Dick Haynes Suzanne Henson Teri Henson Darwin Herald Lisa Hines Margaret Holiday Jimmy Hopkins Charlotte Hubbard Vince Huffstutler Darwin Hunter Pam Hutcheson Karen Hyche Sue Hyche Danny Ingle Doug Janes Lee Jefferson Mike Jenkins James Johnson Johnny Johnson Lynn Johnston Renee Justice Anthony Key Lee Key Greg Kiker John Kilgore Tammy Kilgore Carolyn King Norma Knox Lamilla Lamar Tammy Land Cassandra Lawhorn Melissa Lawson Robin Lawson Lisa Lewis Jennifer Lockhart Nellie Looser James Maddox Pam Makemson Terra Manasco Penny Markham Sharon Mason Kim Maturo Bonnie Mayhall Tonya McCauley Juniors 181 McClendon Moore A home away from home The Beacon House is a home for the teenagers located in the city limits of Jasper. We all attend the public school system. The residents living here come from all over the state of Ala- bama. Living among them, I have learned a lot about the problems, needs and goals of youth from all walks of life. We came to Beacon House for many different reasons. Some who live here have no parents and no relatives will- ing to accept them into their homes. Some have run away from home because their families didn ' t under- stand their problems, or they felt unwanted, or because their families are financially unable to care for them. We all are here on a volunteer basis. No one is forced to come here. We have daily group conferences where we try to work out our problems ver- bally rather than by other means. Upon arrival goals are set to be accomplished. I ' ve learned while living here that no matter what my problems are there is always someone whose problems are a little worse. We have a social worker and three child care workers. The child care workers live in the house with us and are just like our parents. It ' s really hard to leave your friends and family for such a long period of time, but I feel as if it ' s helped me a lot. I have learned to be able to accept my problems and to cope rationally with life. Candy Campbell Neighbors, Tom McKellar and Russell Poe find time to converse at school. Relaxing is a favorite pastime for Bob Madison and Terri Walker. Gary Griffin Gary Griffin died on October 11,1 979 at the age of 1 6. Gary will be remembered for his ready smile and sense of humor by ail at Walker who knew him. Basketball is one thing that we will remember about Gary Griffin. Bobby McClendon Mike McDonald Sheila McGee Jim McLean Jim Miskelly Sheila Moore 182 Juniors Morgan Sherer Lisa Morgan Robin Morrison Angela Mullins Cassandra Myers James Nelson Cheryl Nichols Lynn Nicklaus Julie Nix Pam Nix Wade 0 ' Mary DarleneO ' Rear Tammy 0 ' Rear Tammie Page Jason Panter Jeff Parnell Denise Parrish Wayne Parrish Rick Patanella Danny Pate Tommy Pate Randy Patilla Debra Patrick Susan Pearce Terilyn Pearce Jim Penhale Eric Peters Chris Pike Robin Plyer Russell Poe Scott Posey Scott Powell Connie Puckett Robin Reed Lori Renfroe Dawn Richey Elgin Robinson Susan Robinson Marie Rogers Lesa Rollo Chris Ross Steve Royster John Rutledge Tammy Salter Diana Sanderson Caria Sandlin Nay Satterfield Chris Sawyer Scott Scheile Grace Schlitt Sandi Scott Joseph Scurry John Seale Vickie Self Phillip Sherer Juniors 183 Shubert Smith Junior Class Favorites Front row Ryan Aid ridge Donna Baxter Heidi Young Dean Carr 2nd row Diana Sanderson Sonjalita Elliott Gena Wooten Mike McDonald Back row Todd Whitaker Kevin Smith Hairstylists, Amelia Gunn and Heidi Young rec- reate Barry Gunter. Some important times at Walker are spent in boy talk. One such group consists of Russell Taylor, Danny Cunningham, Sidney Anton, Marty Wallace, and Ricky Files. Melissa S hubert Mike Shubert Russ Shubert Lisa Shumate Gina Simmons Kevin Smith 184 Juniors Sparks Young Craig Sparks Jan Sparks Kathy Sparks Russ Sparks Steve Stanford Tina Steadman Tammy Talley Marty Tate Lona Dru Taylor Marlene Taylor Julie Terry Paula Terry Larry Thorne Ken Tidwell Pam Tinker Floyd Travis Mary Travis Lisa Tucker Betsy Underwood Harold Underwood Joy Uptain Phyllis Vincent Tonya Vintson Forrest Waid Marti Waid Terri Walker Annie Wallace Marty Wallace Rick Watson CIndie Wells Andy West Sandy West Dewayne Westbrook Todd Whitaker Lynn White Penny White Seredia Whitt Wendall Wiggins Michael Wilkerson Karen Williams Suzy Williamson Lisa Windham Jeff Wise Kenneth Wise Brian Witcher Harry Wolfe Pam Wolfe Randy Wood Mike Wood ley Gena Wooten Sandra Wright Robert Yelverton Heidi Young Kitty Young Juniors 185 Sophomores The tenth grade class is the most unique class at Walker High School because we are the melting pot of many feeder schools. On the first day of school we hear Go Indians, Tear ' em up Tigers, Rip ' em up Bull- dogs, and by our first pep rally, all we can hear is Walker, Walker, Walker! We are coming together as a total class for the first time. Therefore, the first order of business is getting acquainted. This, in most cases, means that we are making friends that will endure for a lifetime. Late in September, officers are elected and we are on our way. Yes, we are on our way toward winning the first place award in the class float con- test for our homecoming parade. If we do not win, we will certainly run a close second. After the dust settles, we then turn toward our studies. We work hard getting ourselves ready for all the funfilled years of activities that lie ahead of us. Sophomore Class Officers President — Mimi Hudson, Vice-President — Rusty Brantley, Secretary — Beth James, Treasurer Karen Steelmon, Activities Chairpersons — Christy Henry, Tina Gilbert _! Homework is a necessity in Algebra as Jeff Whitt has discovered. Four unexcused tardies bring detention study hall at Walker, so Billy Cochran, John Mathis, and Kelvin Johnson rush to class. 186 Sophomores Abel Clem Alvln Abel Rhonda Adams Debbie Aldridge Tony Alexander James Allen Billy Allred Gena Alvis Jeff Anderson Pam Andrews Reginald Bailey Kim Baker Melissa Baker Judy Bankston Buddy Beasley Allen Bell Rhonda Bell Yvonne Bell Ginnie Black Gregg Black Kelly Black Tim Black Bruce Blackwell Jeff Blanton Rosemary Bondman Eric Boshell Ginger Boshell Tara Boshell Pam Bowers Greg Bradford Denise Branch Rusty Brantley Tim Breed David Brown Robin Brown Joe Bryan Belinda Bunn Glenn Burgett Diane Burke Butch Burroughs Wayne Butts Kim Byars Cecelia Cain Caria Caldwell Dana Cantrell Barry Capps Sheri Caughron Chris Cheatham AmyChilders Roger Chipps Katrina Chisolm Jenny Clark Michelle Clark Sheila Clark Paula Clem Sophomores 187 Clement Hamman Russ Clement Darlene Cole Russell Colvin DeWayne Comer Lana Concord Dennis Cook Tim Cooner Penny Cornelious Harvey Darty Kim Davidson Jeff Davis Evette Dickerson Lisha Dill Frances Dorrough Billy Doss Tammy Dover Terri Drummond Cameron Duggar Jill Duncan Tina Duncan Richard Dutton Barry East Barry Easterwood Tammy Ensor Chris Ferguson Daryl Fike Marilyn Fike Susan Finch Alisha Franklin Keith Frazier Robert Freeman Cathy Gann Robert Garner Gina Garrett Tina Gilbert Leigh Ann Gillespie Darlene Gillium PamGilmore Lynis Glover AnneGrantland Becky Graves Ronnie Gravlee Patrick Green Chris Gregory Tammy Grissom Cynthia Gurganus Kathy Guthrie Todd Guthrie Lashelle Guyton Damon Hagood Keren Hale Kim Hall Larry Hall Patti Hamman 188 Sophomores There ' s fun being a sophomore Sophomores have a lot of fun at Walker High. There is a wide variety of activities in which to become involved. One is pep rallies. The pep rallies help to bring school spirit. The sophomores play a big part by showing their spirit. Also, clubs play a big part in the activities at Walker. As a sophomore there is more of an opportunity to become involved in clubs than in the freshman year. The highlight of this sophomore year was Homecoming. Each class competes in making a float to enter in the parade. This year the sophomore class captured first prize. We put a lot of work and creativity into it. Our slo- gan was Vikings Gopher Gold. We had a large rainbow and at the end of it was a melting pot with a gopher being melted down in it. Also there was a stack of gold in the middle of the float and a ticker tape machine to record how much gold had been melted down from the gophers. Sophomores are at the age when their teenage life begins to open up. We gain more freedom and responsi- bility and we love it! Pam Holston Being in tlie Jr. Honor Society and studying piano make Pam Holston a busy sophomore. Working hard in class gets Ronnie Gravlee and Thomas Harris starting off on the right foot. Library time is an important time in the sched- ule for Denise Branch, Deborah Smith, and Angela Woods. At the end of the day, is no time for Jeff Blanton and Jeff Quillen to be working. Sojhomores 189 Handley Kirkpatnck Gary Handley Jimmy Hands Reglna Harp Bubba Harris Jan Harris Melinda Harris Renee Harris Thomas Harris Anthony Hatcher Ruth Hatcher Larry Hathcoat Ricky Hearn Bert Hendrix Jeff Henrickson Christy Henry Desire Herald Brian Herron Barry Hogan Dawn Holbrook Barbara Holder Pam Holston Archie Homan Paula Honeycutt Ruby Hood Janice Hopper Kim House Terry Howard Jeff Hubbard Tina Hubbard Mimi Hudson Philip Hudson Susan Hunt Tonya Hunt David Hyche Brenda Jacks Melvin Jackson Melvina Jackson Beth James Kelvin Johnson Missie Jones Randy Jones Tammy Jones Pam Keebler Kathy Kelly Staria Kelly Doug Key Patricia Key Randy Key Ferriel Kilgore Mark Kilgore Steve Kilgore Jill Kimbrell Tracey Kimbrell Karia Kirkpatrick 1 90 Sophomores Metamorphosis of a friend I ' ve found an abundance of friendly folks in the halls of Walker High School. Friends I ' ve grown up with, and new friends that I feel like I ' ve known forever are always prepared with a ready smile and a cheerful word that makes each day go a little better. Some relationships have changed, though. Take boys for instance. They are becoming some of my closest friends. Relationships like this just did not exist when I was in elementary school. In junior high, we wore our boyfriends ' identification bracelets. I ' m now a big sophomore and replac- ing bracelets with real dates. The only problem involved is getting one! Teachers are another example of my changing attitudes. I once consid- ered teachers only as people who lec- ture all day and ones I must obey. But there ' s more to the teachers at Walker. I find that our teachers are also friends. They are always there with encouraging words and some helpful advice. Beth James Energy and congeniality make Beth James a popular student. Even though Algebra requires a lot of studying, Kim Hall, Belinda Bunn, and Donna Terry enjoy them- selves wherever they are. Working together makes even the most difticult problem seem easy to Jimmy Hands, Anthony Hatcher, Philip Studdard, and Doug Janes. Sophomores 191 Knowles Pendly Michael Knowles Robbye Lane Dennis Langley Carlene Lawes DeLaina Lawson Karen Lawson Ren Lawson Tony Lee Misty Lively Greg Lockhart Mike Lovett George Lum Jeff Lyie Anna Lynn Diana Lynn Barry Lyons Tammy Madison Tim Mann Trade Mann Molly Marchbank Bonnie Martin Destry Martz Cynthia Mason Carroll Mayhall Barry McAdams George McCary Rhonda McClendon Mary McElroy Tammy McGough Tom McKellar Tim Meacham Mike Moon Dayron Mooney Randy Mote Greg Murray Darlene Myers Susan Myhand Susan Naramore Melissa Neal Arlene Evans Newman Kim Nix Jeff Norris Kim Northrop Cindy Painter Toinette Parascando Joyce Parker Briti Parrish Judy Pasco Rita Patanella John Patridge Pam Patton Steve Pearce Cindy Peck Earlene Pendly 1 92 Sophomores Catching up on the latest news before school is great for Michelle Clark and Debbie Aldridge. Hotdog, football, apple pie, and Walker are just some of the things that Staria Kelly enjoys. To exempt Algebra, there ' s a lot of studying in store for Ken Smith. Being sixteen Your sophomore year is probably your most important year at school because this is the year you turn six- teen. Sixteen does not just mean you have been in this world sixteen years, but for the first time you get to take the car out by yourself. Not only driv- ing, but turning sixteen means you are of legal age to get a job. Sixteen is also the time of your life when a great deal of responsibility is given to you. There- fore, turning sweet sixteen is a great turning point in your life. Bert Hendrix msf. Even after a hard day ' s work of band practice, Lisha Dill still has time to relax. Being sixteen has its advantages for Bert Hen- drix. Sophomores 1 93 Pendly Spates Sue Pendly Denlse Pharrls James Pike Kim Plyler Wayne Price Mike Prince Terry Pruitt Rhonda Pulliam JeffQuillen Wesley Raines Areatha Rawls Cynthia Reamsma Steve Reeves Tim Reeves Joe Reynolds Dewayne Richardson Mark Richardson Susan Richardson Izette Ridley Robbie Robbins Alan Roberts Scott Roberts David Robertson Jamie Robinson Archie Rodgers Curtis Rogers Skip Rumley Marjorie Runyan Tammy Russell JudySanford Lewis Sanford Bobby Sargent Greg Satterf ield Karon Satterfield Mike Sawtelle Mike Scott Wesley Scott Lisa Scales David Sherer Larry Sherer Susan Sherer Joe Simko Leigh Simmons Susette Simmons Debra Smith Donna Smith Ken Smith Kenneth Smith Sandra Smith Sandy Smith Stella Smith Ted Smith Karen Sparks Pam Spates 1 94 Sophomores Study hall is a rest and relaxation period espe- cially for Chris Nix and Judy Pasco. Even though Christy Henry works hard to keep up her grades, she has time for other activities too. The Starting point Unlike the Freshman class, adjust- ing to new surroundings, the Sopho- more class is where you begin, the beginning point, where you start to make preparation for your future. At Walker, you can acquire first-hand experience with the things which will arise later in life. With its many clubs and activities. Walker has much to offer. Wherever your interests lie. Walker gives you many ways to help develop and put them into action. Walker also gives you a chance to get involved and meet other people whose interests and likes are similar to yours. I guess the reason I like Walker is It lets me be me. Christy Henry She was a ten, as voted by Mark Richardson, Keith Frazier, Randy West, and David Brown. Pay phones at Walker really come in handy especially for student Kim Baker. Sophomores 1 95 Steadman Yeager Amy Stead man Karen Steelmon Phillip Stewart George Stivener Bret Stovall Phillip Studdard Bobby Swan n Sharon Tedford Donna Terry Junior Thomas Sonya Thomas Becky Thorne Ben TIce John Tidwell Jonathon Todd Sherrae Todd Willie Travis Angela Tyler Keith Underwood Theresa Upton Barbara Waldrop Carol Wallace Michael Wallace Claudia Walls Blake Walton Cindy Watson Terry Watson Amanda Webb Raymond Webb Jimmy Weldon Randy West Jeff White Janice Whitt Jeffrey Whitt Oscar Whitt Allen Williams Connie Williams Greg Williams Julie Williams Libbie Williams Marcus Williams Michael Williams Nancy Williams Zachary Williams Dan Wilson Ginger Wilson Greg Wint Lisa Wise Laura Witherspoon Angela Woods Sandra Woods Dewayne Wooten Brenda Wright Todd Yeager 1 96 Sophomores Pep rallies outside are a change of scenery for Todd Yeager, Barry McAdams, Norma Knox, Glenda Boone, Larry Jones, Joseph Simko, and Tim Mann. Halls at Walker may be a maze, but Billy Guth- rie, and Tim Cooner have no trouble. Gym suits are hard to keep up with at W.H.S., but Pam Spates still holds on. 9ophomore Class Favorites Front row Mark Richardson Mike Scott Pam Holston Karen Sparks Back row Kelvin Johnson Ted Smith Susan Sherer Beth James Sophomores 197 Freshmen The first activity the freshman class sponsors each year is building a float for the Homecoming parade. Students must raise money for this project and this year the class sponsored a sale of school spirit shirts. They hope this will become an annual project. In addition to this, each homeroom raised money. These efforts were rewarded by a third place finish in the float competition. Class officers were elected for the year. Freshmen voted in their home- rooms. There are many opportunities in sports available to freshmen each year. Boys may participate in fresh- man football. Volleyball is open to girls, and track is available to girls as well as boys. Freshmen also have the opportunity of becoming involved in several ser- vices, academic, and athletic related clubs. These clubs include the Foreign Language Club, Junior National Honor Society, Agape, FFA and FHA. Class Officers President — Glen Clem, VicePresldent — Bill Young, Secretary — Halie Sherer, Treasurer — Dawn Pharris, Activities Chairperson — Alice Wright Being able to enjoy yourself is learned quickly by Ronnie Wright. Between classes Freshmen, Donald Christian, Terry Watson, Eugene Wingate and Lynn Clark, get acquainted. 198 Freshmen Allen Farris Mike Allen Karen Allred Scott Baker Pam Banks Lisa Barker Angie Barton Cynthia Barton Teresa Beasley Janet Beersdorf Rae Bevan Angela Bevis Sandra Blackwood Kathy Bland Lynn Bobo Glenda Boone Mindy Bradford Sandra Brakefield John Bretherick Connie Bridges John Brown Ricky Bryant Kaye Bunch Sheila Burke Paula Burroughs Gary Burton Angela Bush Lee Byram Lisa Cagle Jimmy Campbell Hank Childers Donald Christian Rhonda Christian James Clark Lynn Clark Ronnie Clark Glen Clem Anna Coleman Teresa Cooper Susan Corbin John Crump Leigh Ann Crump Greg Cushen Traci Daniel Gary Daughrill Leslie Davis Alan Dill Teresa Duncan Cindy Earnest Rob East Patty Elliott Sandra Elliott Holly Ensor Kim Erwin Baron Farris Freshmen 1 99 Farris McCray David Farris Kenneth Farris Jerry Few Willard Fewell Kathy Filyaw Jamie Fitzpatrick Pauletle Garrett Lori Garris Anita Gilmore Kelly Gray Bobby Gunn William Gunn Caria Gunter Beth Haggard Cindy Hall Chris Hankins Pam Hanley Jason Harrington Gwendolyn Harris Jerry Harris Judy Hartley Diana Hayes Chris Henson Denny Henry Neal Hiller Delma Hood Troy Houk Larry Howell Randy Hudson Greg Hyche Mike Ingram Donna Ivey Perry Jackson Terry Jackson Blake Jennings Jackie Jordan Ann Keebler Chantiel Key Mike Kiker Tony Kidd Amy King Joseph King Elvis Knight Carolyn Lake Earl Lawson Robbie Lay Cynthia Leggett Mike Lovett Deneine Lovvorn Jeff Makemson Kim Mann Terrell Martin John Mathis Gregory McCray 200 Freshmen Fears of being a Freshman were soon erased for Thomas Rhodes. Starting over as a Freshman has been a great experience for Renee Talley. My First Day t Walker As I walked into the Walker High School gym for the first time, there were butterflies in my stomach. The gym was filled with people yet, I was sure I would never make new friends to replace the ones I had left at my for- mer school. When the Freshman homerooms were announced, some of the fear I had felt disappeared as I recognized old friends among my new class- mates. While my classmates and I followed our homeroom teacher to her room, new fears cropped up. The most per- sistent of these was becoming lost in the maze of halls. To avoid this disas- ter, I made a mental note of each turn my teacher made. Once safe in my homeroom, I began to wonder about other new problems. Would my courses be difficult? Would the older students be friendly? However as the year progressed, each of my fears were conquered and I settled down to enjoy attending Walker. Renee Talley Whether the Vikings are winning or losing. Freshmen Kenneth Farris, Reginald Stewart and John Eddie Mathis remain loyal supporters. Candies were the style for the opening day of school for the Walker Vikings. Freshmen 201 T McDonald Seales Howard McDonald Tim McDonald Jimmy McLain Ernest McLemore Tammie Moore Chris Morris James Morris Travis Morrow Yvonne Morton Monica Murray Scott Murray Denise Myers Greg Myers David Nichols Chrissa Lee Nix Wendy Nix Cindy Norris Ken Northrop Stephanie Padgett Karen Patrick Steve Patridge James Pennington Dawn Pharris John Phillips Tim Phillips Karen Pierce Alan Pope Donna Pumphrey Terry Quillen Thomas Rhodes Tina Richey Belinda Robinson Jimmy Robinson Michael Roland Martha Russell David Rutledge Mary Ben Savage Lisa Sayer Kelly Scott Wendell Scott Lionel Scurry Scott Seales Learning their way around was not too hard for Diana Hayes and Paula Clem. Taking in the first pep rally is serious business for Kelly Garrett, Jeanette Wilson, and Lola Turner. Walker becomes fun for Cedric Tatum, after the initial fright of being a Freshman. 202 Freshmen Adjusting to the American food was one of the problems Loc Dang and Anh Nguyen had to face. . .. It ' s a long way To Vung-tau Anh Nguyen is a Vietnamese ninth grader going to Walker High. He lived in Vung-tau, Vietnam and has been liv- ing here in America about two years. When asked what kinds of sports he and other Vietnamese teenagers enjoyed, he replied that he liked play- ing ball and soccer. He also said that he watched a lot of television. Anh said that schools in Vietnam are different from schools in America. One is in Vietnam they go to school in the morning about 8:00 a.m. and go home to eat lunch. Then they come back to school about 2:00 in the after- noon and stay until about 5:00. Anh says his favorite thing about America is watching the sports and game events on television. His favor- ite thing about Vietnam was walking through this town and going to the movies there. The thing Anh does not like about America is the drinking and smoking. In Vietnam his least favorite thing there was war. When asked how he felt when he first learned he was moving to Amer- ica, Anh said that he was very glad. Nothing in America surprised or dis- appointed him because it was not at war. Anh eventually plans to return to Vietnam. He says that he misses his friends and relatives in Vietnam very much. It doesn ' t take long for Freshrpan Terry Quillen to learn that bottom lockers are no fun. Relaxing after a hard day is just one of the things Mike Allen likes about Walker. Some Freshmen like Patty Elliot, will do any- thing to belong. Freshmen 203 Self Zuck Sammy Self Candle Short Dawn Short David Sherer Halle Sherer Sonya Sherer Terry Sherer Jeff Shubert Kevin Sims David Sisk Paul SIvley Lorl Ann Skinner Hugh Smith Joe Smith Samantha Smith Steven Smith Kathy Steele Sandy Stevens Reginald Stewart Randy Stonecypher Anna Swindle Renee Talley Alan Tatum Cedric Tatum Lynn Taylor Abby Thompson Kim Thompson Rita Tompkins Mellnda Treadway Loretta Trussell Jerry Turner Lola Turner Richard Underwood Rhonda Warren Brian Watklns Tonja Watklns Cindy Watson Cafonzo Welch Angel Williams Anna Williams Debra Williams Kenny Williams Jennetta Wilson Julie Wilson Tracey Winn J. C. Wise Robbie WItson Bruce Woodard James Woods Alice Wright Ronnie Wright Bill Young Kevin Zellnko RicklJIIIZuck 204 Freshmen Blowing bubblegum and reading at the same time can actually be done by Kevin Zelinko! But it ' s also a preparation for viewing a Viking football game. School is important for Kathy Bland, but so is her job at the record store. Freshman Class Favorites Front row Susan Corbin Bill Young Ann Keebler Rick! Jill Zucic Mary Ben Savage Back row Glen Clem CaTonzo Welch Freshmen 205 Nobody does Dr. Randel Burns, who serves as the administrative head of Walker High School, has many duties to fulfill. He is responsible for textbook accounting and distribution, student counseling, classroom visitation, the school cur- riculum, and the lunchroom. His other duties also include extracurricular activities and he is responsible for the entire working staff and overall pro- gram of studies of the school. ♦ The decision making process is made easier for senior. Patsy Woodson, because Dr. Burns Is willing to help. February 2, was a night out on the town In the form of the football banquet for Coach Campbell and Dr. and Mrs. Burns. 206 Faculty Getting ready to play a team like Vestavia started ; the top with Dr. Burns. If better The role of assistant principal at Walker High School is a very demand- ing one. Mr. Robert Tucker who serves in this capacity is responsible for student parking, school mainte- nance, grounds and the janitorial staff. He is also in charge of major dis- ciplinary problems, student lockers, collection of fees, and student attend- ance. Although he stays very busy with these duties, he also finds time for student counseling. After a long day at school Mr. Tucker enjoys trucking-iton home. Signing passes is a major pan of Mr. Tucker ' s day. Complete records on every student are kept by Mr. Tucker to help in evaluating all student related prob- lems. Faculty 207 They make it all work While the teachers are teaching and students are learning, have you ever wondered who is running the school? Everything in our school fits together smoothly like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, conveniently placed. Typing, cooking, sweeping, answer- ing the phone, check-ins, buying gro- ceries, distributing mail, cleaning. writmg passes, announcements, washing dishes, attendance reports, fixing things and selling paper and pencils are a few of the activities that we find our secretaries, lunchroom workers, and custodians involved in each day. Because of them and their dedication to the role they play, the plant at Walker runs smoothly. Mrs. Carol Frey Mrs. Judy Argent 9eci etaries Anytime of the day you can walk into the office and find Mrs. Frey and Mrs. Argent hard at work. They are always busy but willing to help anyone in any way they can. Mrs. Fre has been employed at Walker since February 1974, and Mrs. Argent joined the staff in June 1978. Students and teachers alike enjoy see- ing them in the office. They are a valued and much appreciated part of Walker. Halloween celebration at Walker started in the office with Mrs. Frey and Mrs. Argent. 208 Faculty J Lunchroom Qfaff and Custodians Having a cafeteria style lunchroom beats brown-bagging it. We are privi- leged to have a capable lunchroom staff who feeds us in addition to the custodi- ans who work so hard to keep our school clean. Oftentimes we take for granted the food and the way the building looks. But it is obvious that these people take pride in their work. Thanks to them we are all taken care of here at Walker. )nt row; Sally Crutchers, Dona Wheeler, Jacqueline Herzig, Martha Adkins; Second row: Dot Cooner, die an, Willodone Wheeler, Loucille Blanton, Lummie Robinson. Goodole homemade rolls are a hit. Mrs. Crutchers, Mrs. Blanton and Mrs. Wheeler get ' em started. I Wednesday is Southern fried chicken day and it begins with crunchy battering by Mrs. Herzig. Left to right: James Vandiver, Reggie Cum- mings, Johnny Trussel, Winfred Patton. Faculty 209 Qpecial people Walker High School is more than a collection of buildings on Highland Avenue. It is a way of life for students and teachers who learn and work here and continue the traditions of this institution. The strength of a High School is found in its faculty. These are the peo- ple who prepare us for the future. Through their teaching and past expe- riences they try to prepare us so that some day we might be responsible adults. Not only are they dedicated to their work and our school as a whole but they take a personal interest in each student. The student senses the special feeling that each teacher has for Walker and that ' s what makes the spirit of our high school so great! Stu- dents and teachers working together are all a part of this way of life. And it is a way of life that we can all be proud of. Tension mounts as time draws nearer for the faculty to perform their cheerleader roles at the Central rally. Underwood, Dodson, Sparks, Thorne, King, Jones, Carrison, and Davis are ready! loach Paul Barker B.S. St. Bernard Math Coach Gary Borden B.S. U.A.B. History Coach Vicki Borden M.A. U.A.B. 1 ri E. Mrs. Iva Jean Brom School Registrar Mr. Rex Brown M.A. Univ. of Alabama Chorus Coach Rickey Brown M.A.T. Livingston Univ. Biology or Science 210 Faculty Mr. Robert Brown A.A. Univ. of Alabama Trade Education Mrs. Judy Brumley M.A. Univ. of Alabama Home Economics Mrs. Judy Cain M.A. Univ. of Alabama Business Education Mrs. Montao Cain B.A. Birmingham Southern English Coach David Campbell B.S. Auburn Univ. American History Mrs. Sarah Cooper B.S. Univ. of Alabama nglish i Mr. James Davidson A.A. Univ. of Alabama Math Mrs. Ann Davis A.A. U.A.B. Librarian Mrs. Shirley Davis B.S. Ohio State Univ. English Clyde Burrows or Mr. D.? Two of the new teachers at Walker this year, Mr. Jerry Maddox, and Mrs. Debra Garrison, are a wel- come addition to the social studies and math departments. Faculty 211 Being new at W.H.8. Miss Martha Newman Coming to a new job is not an easy task; thanks to many helpful students and fellow teachers, my initiation here has been an easy one. This past year has been a special one for me not only because it has been my first year at Walker, but also my first year of actual teaching experi- ence. When I recall my professors say- ing Teaching is something one does because he enjoys it, I am thankful that my students have allowed me to enjoy my entry into this profession. I am indebted to my students, for from them I have learned many things my college professors never taught me — things about the way teenagers actu- ally learn. I have enjoyed the past year, and am proud to be affiliated with W.H.S. Mrs. Lynne Dodson B.S. U.A.B. English Mrs. Betty Joan Dozier School Nurse Mrs. Lois Dutton A.A. Univ. of Alabama Math Mrs. Mary Joy Farris M.A. Univ. of Alabama Librarian Coach Omar Faucett M.A. Univ. of Alabama Drivers Education Mrs. Dell Franklin M.A. U.A.B. American Historv The faculty section plays a large role at school activities. Front row; Dutton, Second row: Davis, Wh: Wade, Farris, Garrison, Third row: Tucker, Kilgore, Meiburger, Sharer, Robinson, Fourth row: Freenr Lollar. 212 Faculty Mrs. Debra Garrison B.S. Univ. of Alabama Math Mr. Grady Hendrix B.S. Auburn Univ. Agribusiness Miss Madelyn Heiburger B.S. Univ. of Alabama Multiple Disabilities Ms. Margie Holliman B.S. Univ. of Alabama English and Speech Mrs. June Hudson B.S. U.N.A. P.E. Mrs. Brenda Johnson M.S. Univ. of Tennessee Typing Coach Victor Karabasz M.A. Nuddke Tennessee State P.E. Lt. Col. Joseph Kennington B.S. St. Benedict ' s College R.O.T.C. Mrs. Shelia Kilgore B.S. U.A.B. Permanent Substitute Conference periods are scheduled for every teacher. Mrs. Franklin can be found in her favorite corner fast It work. Keeping up with the latest teacher related affairs is a good way for Mrs. Cooper to stay informed. Faculty 213 When I was a senior in high school, I had three main interests: boys, cheer- leading and dancing — in that order. That spring I turned my interest in dance into a Junior Miss title and was entered in the Junior Miss Mississippi Pageant. My modern dance number gave place to another girl ' s piano play- ing, and I wound up 1st Alternate to the Junior Miss Mississippi that year. In college the next year in Nashville, Tennessee, with vague ideas of a career in ballet, fate introduced me to my soon-to-be husband. So, eleven months after meeting, we married and settled in Baltimore, Maryland. I began my second year of college at nineteen, married and almost 1000 miles away from Mama, Daddy and home. I left my telephone number with the four biggest department stores in downtown Baltimore, and for about two years answered calls to Altering ambitions Mrs. Lynda Moore model junior clothes in between col- lege classes. I may not have earned much money, but the experience was great! By this time my husband Allen was out of the army and ready to enter graduate school back at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Now we both settled down to the books. I still liked to perform and found an outlet in college plays and TV commercials, but by this time I knew I needed a teaching certificate. That next year when I was about to land a job teaching high school in Nashville, Peabody College surprised me with a scholarship for my master ' s degree. The following year when I was arranging for a teaching assistance- ship for my doctorate degree, my hus- band and I learned we would be par- ents by the time of my graduation. So my MA degree would then be a double MA (MAMA). When Emmett our firstborn was two years old, and I felt I might begin a teaching career, we had moved to the nation ' s capital, and the possibility of teaching in a community college pre- sented itself. Finally, after eight years of thinking about it, I began a career. That was 1968. Next came seven years teaching at Brewer State Jr. Col- lege in Fayette when we moved to Ala- bama. This is my third year to teach at Walker High School here in Jasper, and this job has proven especially sat- isfying. Here I have been able to com- bine my original three interests of long ago high school days: boys (I now have Allen and two sons — Emmett and Walter), performing (Teaching is somewhat like cheerleading, it is a kind of performance), and dance (I teach some dance in the Performing Arts class which I enjoy very much). I feel especially lucky. Mr. William M. King B.S. Univ. of Alabama Biology Ms. Mary Jo Lankford A.A. Univ. of Alabama Psychology Mr. Don Legg B.S. Auburn Univ. Industrial Arts Coach James C. Lollar A.A. U.A.B. P.E. Mrs. Marian Lollar M.A. U.A.B. Math Mr. Jerry Maddox B.S. Univ. of Alabama Political Science 214 Faculty is seldom that teachers have time to relax but the National Honor Society talent show was one of those Ties for Mr. King, Mr. Sassar, and Mr. Brown. In his first year at Walker Coach Stallings fits in well with the casual atmosphere we enjoy. Mrs. James Ann Martin Ed. S. Univ. of Alabama English Coach Vincent Medlock B.S. Alabama A M Univ. Special Education Mrs. Lynda S. Moore M.A. George Peabody College English Drama Coach James P. Morrisoi M.A. Montevallo Driver ' s Education Mr. James McNealey M.A. Alabama State Counselor Mr. Jeff Newman B.S. Auburn Univ. Agribusiness Miss Martha Newman M.A. Univ. of Alabama English Mr. Morris M. Nix M.A. Univ. of Mississippi Counselor Mr. George Patridge M.A. Univ. of Alabama Band Director P Faculty 215 p p f  r I I ' Oh! 9o close Could Judy Brumley, a Home Eco- nomics teacher at Walker High, really be a race car driver? According to her five year old son, Jonathan, she can be — Only she don ' t go so fast. Actually, you couldn ' t classify barely going over 20 mph as being a race car driver; however, Mrs. Brumley did compete in a car race where the object was to get the best gas mileage. The first competition was held in Jasper on a regular route. Her hus- band, John Brumley, had already been coaching her after he failed to win himself. Mrs. Brumley came out with 63.5 mpg. She was declared the first place winner of 500 dollars in the first round of the contest. The second round was held at the Alabama International Motor Speed- way where she competed with 17 other gas misers. Using all the techni- ques she had learned from her hus- band and mechanics, Mrs. Brumley came away with not only $2,500 dol- lars, but she was vaulted into the south-wide championship round at Atlanta International Raceway. The final contestants were flown to Atlanta by Lear jet and checked in the Hyatt Regency penthouse. The excite ment was building with every moment but the Brumleys tried to keep calm. The next day was the big money con- test. A chance to win 10,000 dollars seemed so close, but then again so far. Mrs. Brumley was the fourth per- son to compete. After her run was completed the experts were amazed. She had jumped to a sizeable lead. Everyone thought she had won and started making press releases naming her the winner. Little did they know their dream would backfire. Blake Bennett from North Carolina came with 54.6 mpg, defeating Mrs. Brum- ley ' s 53.92 mpg by .74 mpg. Mrs. Brumley ' s dream was so close but a slip of her foot caused her to lose by less than one mpg. Celebrity status was enjoyed by Mrs. Brumley af being written up in the B ' ham News. Miss Delores Ransom M.S. Univ. of Tennessee Home Economics Mrs. Bonnie Redmill M.A. Univ. of Alabama Typing Mrs. Myrias Robinson .8. Jacksonville State Univ. Biology Mrs. Ann Saddler A.A. Univ. of Alabama Vocational Distributive Education Coach John Sassar B.S. Freed Hartman Ecology PSG. Joseph P. Schultz A.A. Columbia College R.O.T.C. 216 Faculty Beauty Is in the eye of the beholder. That is why Mrs. Redmill ' s classes are filled to capacity. Even Mr. Sparks couldn ' t stay a bachelor forever. Coach Phil Schumacher M.Ed. Univ. of Montevallo Democracy Mrs. Brenda Sherer M.A. Univ. of Alabama Special Education Mrs. Bonita Snoddy B.A. U.N.A. Art Mr. James Sparks M.A. U.A.B. Chemistry Coach Danny Stallings B.S. Univ. of Mississippi Driver ' s Education Mrs. Mary Alice Studdard M.A. Univ. of Alabama American History Democracy Miss Sadie Thomas M.A. Univ. of Alabama Typing Mrs. Patty Thorne B.S. Samford Univ. Social Studies Miss Beth Tucker B.S. U.A.B. English Faculty 217 Welcome Dr. Burns On August 27, students entered Walker to begin yet another year of school. But this year was to be differ- ent from the preceding ones. The 1979-80 school year was when Dr. Randel Burns began his tenure as principal at Walker. The thing that Dr. Burns said he liked most about Walker was the nice people. The faculty is one of the best to work with and the students are extremely friendly, he said, The people at Walker are satisfied. Dr. Burns has many hobbies, but one of his favorite activities is being with his children. Another hobby he is concentrating on right now is journal- ism. An article of Dr. Burns ' will be published in the NASSP Bulletin. The article is entitled Making the Trans- ition Easier. Dr. Burns and his family are extremely well pleased with Jasper. He said, Jasper is a good place to be. Viking basketball was enjoyed by Dr. Burns, his wife Lynda and their children Joy and Randy. fMrs. Frankye Underwood M.A. Univ. of Alabama Math Coach Pat Upton M.A. Univ. of Alabama Science Mrs. Paula Wade M.A. Univ. of Alabama English Miss Sarah Joyce White M.A. Univ. of Alabama Counselor Miss Eleanor Williams M.A. Univ. of Alabama Home Economics Miss Elizabeth Yates B.S. Univ. of Alabama French and Spanish 218 Faculty School nurse, Mrs. Dozier, cures our Ills. Walking the long corridor is an enjoyable and healthful routine for lilrs. Studdard, Mrs. Cain, and Miss Tucker. rt teacher, Mrs. Snoddy, is an example of the old dage pleasing as punch. Mother, Teacher, Coach, Mrs. Hudson has many titles. Faculty 219 Super superintendent retires A native of Walker County, Dr. Bob Songer has served as superintendent of the Jasper City Schools since 1 965. He was educated in the Jasper City and Walker County School Systems and attended the University of North Alabama and the University of Ala- bama. In 1977, Dr. Songer was awarded the Doctorate of Humanities Degree at Athens State College. During the fifteen years Dr. Songer has served as superintendent, there have been several changes in the grades served by the system. Grades 10-12 were added in 1970 when Walker High became a part of the Jas- per City School System and in 1977 a kindergarten program was initiated. Also in 1977 a transition was made to middle school concept for grades 6-8 and the ninth grade was added to the high school. Under Mr. Songer ' s supervision there have been many improvements and additions to the system. A com- plete new school was built in West Jas- per. Lunchrooms and cafeterias were improved, libraries and gyms were added for all schools along with addi- tional classrooms. A new Board of Education office was built and a mod- ern coliseum is to be completed in 1980. Perhaps the greatest achievement of Dr. Songer ' s administration is the fact that in 1965 there were no accredited schools in the system. Now in 1980 all schools in the Jasper City System are accredited by both the State and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Participation in the Quarterback Club by Dr. Songer is helpful to Walker athletes. Many buildings and facilities were made availa- ble under Dr. Songer ' s administration. 220 Faculty Showing his Corvette is a favorite hobby of Dr. Songer ' s. First row: Mr. Vernon Shaw, Dr. Bob Songer, Mr. Ned Hamper; Second row: Mr. Bob Sherer, Mr. Wilbur Lockhart, Mrs. Fara Lawson, Mr. Gerson May. Americans believe in local control of education. They believe that their schools should be responsive to the needs of their children and to the needs of the general public. The board of education bears the responsibility of providing clear direction for the administration of the school system. The City Board of Education is com- osed of five members who are appointed by the City Commission for five year staggered terms. The mem- bers serve without compensation, shall not be employees of the Board or be in any way subject to the authority of the Board. The goal of the Jasper City Board of Education is to always do their best for all. Faculty 221 222 Academics Changing things are a part of what you see when you look at Walker. Along with these changes come new ideas. One of these new ideas is the Academics sec- tion. Included in this section is the curric- ulum offered along with reports on what is going on in the state, nation, and around the world today. The Academics section proves that the curriculum offered at Walker is one of the best in the state and is at the heart of a students ' education. Academics Academics 223 County school opening delayed matati For three days students came to school and were greeted by a mass ot demonstrators with police watching to make sure all went smoothly. Demonstrators temporarily delayed construc- tion on the new coliseum. At Jasper City Schools classes were held as usual. On the inside nothing was different, but on the out- side county parents sought for the sympathy of city parents by demonstrating. 224 Academics Arriving at school before the demonstrators. Dr. Burns kept a watchful eye on Walker. Some students attended school while their brothers and sisters remained at home. 9,800 county students from 27 separate schools enjoyed an extended vacation. On August 27, 3,049 students in the Jasper City Sehooi system attended classes for the first full day while 9,800 county students from 27 separate schools enjoyed an indefi- nitely extended vacation. In July, John T. Brown became superintendent of county schools after being a principal in the system for some time. Mr. Brown said that the school system was in great financial shape, but some things showed differ- ently. A nationally recognized accounting firm and budget experts from the state Department of Educa- tion were called to find if anything was wrong. In no time at all, it was reported to Mr. Brown that the system was financially exhausted. Since 75% of the county money is spent on sala- ries. Brown was advised that the only way for school to open as scheduled was to reduce the payroll. The fateful decision to fire 42 non-tenured teach- ers and three support personnel was made. This violated the master con- tract between the board and the Walker County Teachers Association. The teachers and AEA representa- tives didn ' t believe that the financial condition was as bad as everyone said it was. Paul Hubbert, executive secre- tary of AEA, came to Jasper and showed the teachers how the board had violated teachers ' contracts. Being advised that the money condi- tion wasn ' t really that bleak, he chose to display strength. What better place could there be for a teachers ' strike than in a county known for its staunch support of organized labor? Hubbert started working hard for a compro- mise. The school board filed a suit asking for the courts to declare the strike ille- gal and to instruct the teachers to remove picket lines. Circuit Judge James Brotherton ' s sympathy was with the teachers but the law was with the school board. Judge Brotherton got involved in the negotiations him- self to try to resolve the dispute. The First National Bank was involved because the system wanted to borrow money. Some parents and teachers placed blame on the bank. But, by law, the bank couldn ' t loan them the money until their budget was approved by the state Department of Education. All nine thousand eight hundred students can ' t attend school. County teachers can ' t be paid without a loan. The bank can ' t loan the system the money without an approved budget. The state Department of Education won ' t approve the budget of borrowed funds have to be used to balance it. Governor James won ' t interfere to set- tle the issue. Tension is high. Meanwhile, at Jasper City Schools classes were held as usual. On the inside nothing was different, but on the outside county parents sought for the sympathy of city parents by dem- onstrating. Since some people thought the demonstrators were really picketing, several students were kept at home. So for three days students came to school and were greeted by a mass of demonstrators with police- men watching to make sure all went smoothly. At Walker, it was an unusual situa- tion for a few people. Some students attended school while their brothers and sisters remained at home. Several teachers taught while their mate who taught in a county school was out on strike or their children were out of school because of the strike. The delay of county school ' s opening from August 27 to September 17 also brought several new students to attend Walker. If any county school football teams were scheduled to play within the boundary lines of Walker County, those teams tried to reschedule their game for outside the county. Strikers and demonstrators threatened to make their presence known at one of Walker ' s home football games to pre- vent the playing of it, but were per- suaded to stay clear of Kiro Field. This strike is believed to be the first in state history. After a five week extension of their summer vacation, all calmed down and county students began classes. But, several questions remained unanswered. How did the system get so deeply in debt? Why didn ' t anyone know that the system was in debt? Why wasn ' t something done sooner about the situation? Several teachers taught while their mate who taught in a county school was out on strike. Academics 225 The anatomy of a facelift -M lht Skiii ' V ' . 1 ' Trt !■ I ' Ml Willi  Underground wiring replaced masse ' ii-u . and allowed more modern traffic lights to adurn the streets of Jasper. After the tornado of April 3, 1974, the downtown area, including the library and courthouse, was piles of rubble. t .i r-.;.uoH (hf. w IV t,-.r larni r and more contemporary library. When dusk creeps in on Jasper, the uptodatf lighting will dispel shadows on the square. • omobile operators had to put up with many detours ing the rebuilding of the downtown area. Ask someone who has lived in Jas- per for a while, what the word disaster means to them and the answer will probably be the tornado that came through on April 3, 1974. After that fateful night, many people thought our town would never recover. The downtown area was leveled and wreckage could be seen everywhere. Since that time our town has under- gone much rebuilding and improve- ment and the storm has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Court House received a facelift and the town square has been enlarged. We have a new library, fire station, and just recently a new police station and jail has been completed. Many of the old dilapidated buildings have been torn down and replaced with modern ones such as the Central Bank building. New businesses are arriving in Jas- per every day and they are not limiting themselves to the downtown area. Jasper is expanding and businesses are springing up everywhere. The 78 By-pass is a popular location, conven- ient to the people. Jasper has seen many changes and much growth through the years. It will continue to grow and improve. Many will benefit from that growth. We have come a long way since April 3, 1974, and it has all been for the best. Trees were planted along the sidewalks to subdue the harsh lines of concrete buildings. The Court House received a facelift and a new annex, containing the |ail. Enlarged and landscaped, the town square provides a peaceful spot for a lunchtime picnic. Academics 227 For the last few years high schools around the country have set up both instrunnental and vocal jazz ensem- bles. A vocal jazz ensemble or choir may elect to concentrate on the music of jazz with only secondary involve- ment in choreography, or it can fea- ture choreography. Then it is usually called a show choir. We have been devoted to jazz music this year and getting a good, amplified sound through our four microphones. We strive for a balance between the sounds of jazz, blues, scat-singing, ballads, dancing and movement. These are the things that a jazz or show choir does and, of course, this needs to be done in style and with a snappy costume. Mr. Rex Brown Tickling the ivory. Miss Newman gives the Jazz Choir rhythm and style. Many high schools around the country have set up vocal jazz ensembles concentrating on the music of jazz and or choreography. Striving for a balance among the sounds of iazz, blues, scat-singing, ballads, dancing, and movement, the jazz ensemble must practice long and hard to achieve the desired quality. 228 Academics Bass Bubba McLemore reaches down deep to add a distinct sound to the presentation of jazz music. Bullhorn in hand, Mr. Harris demands perfec- tion in marching drills. Play with style! The marching band is a group of individuals striving to present a half- time show that the spectators will enjoy listening to and watching. To provide an exceptional halftime show, there must be unity among the many smaller groups that compose the band. As in any large groups, there must be a leader. In our band. Rusty Brant- ley, the drum major, guides the band on and off the field. The core of the band, the horn section, must be able to play their instruments as well as march with precision. The drum sec- tion adds vigor and keeps a steady beat for the band members. To add to the visual performances, there are two supplementary groups. The color- guard is composed of 17 flaggers and three riflers and the majorettes who have increased their number to seven. After a sense of teamwork is estab- lished, a band may want to compete with other bands. For this reason many marching festivals are held for high school bands around the nation. At these contests, each band is rated on a scale of superior to poor. Each different facet of the band is judged as is the overall performance. The Walker High Marching Band went to two festivals this past fall. The first was the Mid-Alabama Marching Festival. The drum major, majorettes, drum line, and colorguard all received a score of excellent and the band received a superior rating. After much practice and sharpening of skills needed for the show, the band entered the Central Alabama Marching Festi- val. Here, the ratings were better. The drum major, majorettes, and band received a superior rating, while the colorguard received an excellent rat- ing. Our band has been very dedicated and should receive much attention, for now they play with style. Afternoon practices gave the band the extra confidence in their abilities needed to present undescribable halftime shows. Academics 229 The Army Junior ROTC curriculum has been developed in response to changing educational philosophies and concepts. The curriculum is designed to support the Army Junior ROTC objectives which are to develop in each student: good citizenship, self- reliance, responsiveness to consti- tuted authority, a knowledge of basic military skills, an appreciation of the role of the U.S. Army in support of national objectives, the ability to com- municate effectively, both orally and in writing, and an appreciation of the importance of physical education to the accomplishment of these objec- tives. Trade and Industrial Education, also known as D.O., is a part-time cooper a- tive training program for selected high school Juniors and Seniors who wish to enter training for a trade or occupa- tion. Enrollees in the course come to school part of the day and work the other part in any recognized occupa- tion which deals with training in pro- ductive skills. A minimum of fifteen hours of work per school week is required. Qualifications for entering the Trade and Industrial Education are satisfactory completion of all high school work in the past two years, six- teen years old, parental consent to enter training, a good attendance record, interested in the occupation, and a good character and personality. At no time is the financial condition of the student a criteria for eligibility. Many successful business people such as doctors, lawyers, laboratory technicians, nurses, and teachers were at one time D.O. students. Flying high, JROTC students survey Jasper and surrounding areas on an Army field trip. Showing patriotisnn, Bryan Cagle, Terena Kim- brell, and Melvina Jackson present the flags for the national anthem at fall football games. 230 Academics Discussions about the present-day business world provide Mr. Bob Brown a way to show Delores Dun can and Ginger Barker the importance of D.O. J From fourth grade to twelfth, his- tory is a required course. It is divided into three periods: ancient, medieval, and modern. The only division dealt with in high schools is the chronology of modern history. Most accounts of modern history begin with politics and war, and as a result, it seems existence is only a continuous march of wars and politi- cal scheming. In recent years, people have taken more interest in economic, social, and cultural matters. Classes now pay more attention to current world events and how they relate to matters cove red in their textbook. Freshmen study Alabama history while Juniors peer into the past of America with emphasis on wars that changed the course of the United States. Senior American Government and Economics classes emphasize more awareness of their rights and responsibilities as a citizen. Many sen- iors registered and even voted in the first presidential preference primary held in Alabama. On the average, students dislike having to take history courses. But by careful study of the past with its prob- lems and the way they made it, stu- dents become better equipped to understand things happening in for- eign affairs as well as at home and, as a result, are more responsible citi- zens. Foreign dreams. Teaching as well as learning foreign language is a chal- lenge which can be both fun and frus- trating. One of the main goals in teaching foreign languages is that of oral com- munication. This is accomplished through readings, oral drills and exer- cises and or free conversation peri- ods. The oral drill or free conversation period works well in some classes. The students are asked questions which may or may not be restricted, depend- ing on the material being covered. The oral drills and free conversation peri- ods allow the students to use what they have learned and gives them a chance to laugh at themselves. Readings on civilization and scenes of life are meant to add to the stu- dents ' comprehension of the language and its people as well as their oral abil- ity. The success of the readings depends on how closely the students listen in class, how well they mimic the sounds, and how they practice outside of class. Spanish and French grammar, a second goal, is similar to that of Eng- lish with few exceptions and should be easy for most students. Grammar is 9ell, salute, and study an important part of foreign lan- guages and is taught through lectures and written exercises. These exercises are designed to show the students why things are said a certain way and to help them form their own thoughts in that language rather than simply memorizing phrases which seem use- less and are soon forgotten. Knowing the grammar also helps in written communication when oral communi- cation is impossible. Miss Elizabeth Yates ] ' W m: Learning the culture of other countries gives understanding of political machines. £njoying the study of foreign language, Ralph Robin- son discovers a whole new world to explore. Dreaming of faraway places, Sherri Ferguson studies Spanish in hopes that she may one day visit Spain. Academics 231 No thanks. I ' d rather walk! Coverage on the gas situation gave the newspaper and television something to report besides the usual death, wars, and destruction. The United States is the most wasteful nation in the world! The U.S. has only a small percent of the world ' s population, but we use more gas than all of those countries put together. It has gotten to the point that we don ' t run this country any more. The O.P.E.C. countries do! They raise the price of crude oil as they please, and we have to pay the price or we don ' t survive. Remember when gas was plentiful? Kind of hard, isn ' t it! Remember when you could pull up to the gas pumps, have $10.00 and fill up and maybe have some left? Now we are worried that we won ' t bring enough money to fill up the car. When this gas crunch came we all panicked. We raced down to the gas station to fill up our cars, caused traf- fic jams, which gave the newspaper and television something to report, besides the usual death, wars, and destruction. Last summer, the price of a gallon of gas ranged anywhere from 60 to 70 cents per gallon. It has now jumped from $1 .03 to $1 .32 per gallon of reg- ular, and $1.09 to $1.15 per gallon of unleaded. We the people of the United States have got to put a stop to this before it gets out of hand! We are the cause of the problem. If we could conserve and save, we would be helping our coun- try. Think about it the next time you get into your car. Paul Beersdoii DME L E Tl Congested traffic caused consumer ' s patience to wear thin. Long lines became a familiar sight in the area as gas prices soared. 232 Academics A very small percentage of stu ients who receive their license get t. --m just because of Driver ' s Education. One of the most important aspects of a teen- ager ' s life is to receive his drivers license. If they are going to be on the highway they need guidance and instruction in the proper use of an automobile. It is better for the student to learn the proper methods of driving from the Driver Education department than from their peers who do not prac- tice or in some cases do not know the proper methods of driving. Driving is a life-long task and learn- ing the proper methods can save your life as well as others. Driver ' s Ed. alone saves over 81,000 lives per year, and countless thousands of dollars are saved in medical bills and property damage. Since the program began at Walker 15 years ago, we have never been involved in a traffic accident. This is because of conscientious instructors as well as students who are concerned with safety. Coach Stallings Conscientious instructors such as Coach Morrison provide guidance and instruction in the proper use of an automobile. Students Claudia Walls and Carol Wallace con- centrate on bookwork while learning important driving habits. Simulators provide an opportunity for Tina Gilbert and Tammy McGough to experience a controlled driving situation before actual driving takes place. Academics 233 Canterbury at its best Franklin Teresa C. imes donates much needed funds to Parson Stan Karabasz. The yeoman is portrayed in a dashing manner by Kerry Erwin. Acting out Canterbury Tales and relating experiences makes learning fun for Sherry Ferguson, Regi- nald Boone, Jeff Slone, and Freddie Wade. 234 Academics This dirty ole Miller is really Tani Standeffer. Since the English language is the most important media of communica- tion, we believe that the English pro- gram forms the basis for proficiency in all subject areas. We believe that the English program for 1979-80 more fully meets the needs and inter- ests of the students through a wider range of courses on a semester basis, making learning a more meaningful experience. The language arts curriculum pro- vides an eight-semester, sequential program for students in grades 9 through 12. A required semester of grammar and composition for the 9th grade and one for the 10th grade are offered on both regular and advanced levels. A required semester of Ameri- can literature for 1 1th grade and one of British literature for 12th grade are offered on both regular and advanced levels. Our program objectives are to refine and perfect the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special emphasis on reading, to involve students in creative thinking by providing a flexible English elective program; to help students set ethical standards for socially acceptable behavior and to help students develop patriotic attitudes for responsible citi- zenship in the United States. We also try to make each English course rela- tive to present and future life situa- tions in areas of career fulfillment and self-concept. To enhance the objectives a variety of activities are used. For example, some of the senior English Canter- bury students actually recreate life in the Middle Ages and travel to Can- terbury, England through class pro- jects on Medieval life, customs, dress, food, religion, and manners. Each stu- dent portrays to the class one of Chau- cer ' s characters from the Canterbury Tales, tells his story and his place in Medieval society, and dresses his part. One of the representatives of the church Is Mark Fowler. Dressed as a young squire. Kirk Bedenbaugh relates his position as a pilgrim. Enjoying his part in the Canterbury Tales Is Jeff Slone. Academcis 235 Yes, you can! And here ' s how Home Economics. The Home Eco- nomics classes at Walker High School are designed to help individuals improve home environments and the quality of personal and family life. It includes instruction in Self-Develop- ment, Decision-Making, Nutrition and Food Preparation, Consumer Educa- tion, Clothing and Textiles, Housing and Interior Design, Family Econom- ics and Home Management, Art in Individual and Family Life, and Career Development. Upon completion of the Home Eco- nomics courses at Walker, students should be able to make a difference in their community over a period of years. Instruction is related to realistic circumstances and is focused on mak- ing needed improvements in the qual- ity of home environments and family life and provides preparation for exist- ing and emerging employment oppor- tunities. Do it yourself. In days of continuing high inflation where the cost of living increase does not go far enough. more people are cutting expenses by becoming a do-it-yourselfer. Shop classes, under the direction of Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Legg, and Mr. Newman, teach young men the useful knowl- edge of how to make and fix things, thus cutting corners for repair and maintenance bills later in their life. Using the Agribusiness courses as a means to an end, students learn the use of band saws, lathes, routers, drill presses, welding machines, table saws, jointers, planers, and shapers. The courses are a combination of classwork and time in the shop, put- ting into practice what is taught. Stu- dents learn to make wooden bowls, plates, spindles, gun racks and cabi- nets, and how to fix small engines. All lessons, including knife-throwing, are taught with safety tips inserted to pro- tect students. Teachers make the classtime interesting, but perhaps the most fascinating lectures of all are those given by Mr. Hendrix on the amazing world of the pine beetle. Learning the finer points of clotfiing construction, Priscilla Bunn finds tfiere is more to sewing than meets the eye. Presented in a club fashion sfiow, F.H.A. model Betsy Underwood displays the latest sports fashions. Fascinating lectures given by tVlr. Hendrix about the amazing pine beetle dravi anxious attention from Scott Scheile, Michael Wilkerson, Allen Zellnko, William Griffis, and Jim McLean. 236 Academics An important part of small engine repair Is the cleaning of intricate parts as illustrated by Mr. Legg to Neil Hiller. NEAT ERASURES EXAMINE YOUR LETTER FOR: WORD DIVISION Teachers strive to develop the skills ot each stu dent in the use of mathematical operations to develop an awareness of the contributions in the math field. Two plus two. The math department at Walker offers five years of mathe- matics including general mathemat- ics, consumer mathematics, Algebra I and II, geometry. Algebra Ill trigono- metry, and advanced math. The teachers strive to develop the skills of each student in the use of mathematical operations to develop an awareness of the contributions in the field of mathematics, to encour- age each student to perform with accuracy and efficiency, to think logi- cally, and develop self-confidence in thinking for himself. What goes on In the Business Department. Preparing students to become good consumers, workers, and citizens is a priority with the teachers in the Business Department. The subjects taught are considered valuable skills to have whether you choose a career in business or in some other area. Students are taught basic typing skills, refined and in-depth study of business problems, and finishing skills. Development of qualities indica- tive of capable employees takes place. Visits from resource people and visita- tions to businesses are made to rein- force and add realism to the courses. Always careful to type a neat letter, Julie Beaird pays attention to accuracy and punctuation. Accurate records must be kept in any business and Brenda Dyer learns that an income state- ment IS a vital part of those detailed transac- tions. As any qualified employer will tell you, shorthand skills are very valuable for a secretary, as Marianne Henslee is learning. Academics 237 Live the legend No castle celebration would be complete without its castle witch impishly played by Lisa Tucker. il , fl« ' Intent on serving the steaming onion soup, Rhonda Warren takes care not a drop should fall on Robbie Lay. Singing the Beast ' s Carol to children of the royal realm is a duty which befalls Lady Ann Boleyn, played by Mrs. Davis. Tossing herself about to help bring on the tossed salad course of the Madrigal Dinner, tumbler Halie Sherer bends over back- wards to please the royal court. Dancing the Pavano, an ancient French court dance. Courtier Ken Northrop never misses a step. Strumming minstrel James Sparks serenades the assembled guests to please his king. 238 Academics One lady dancing is Cindy Watson. Singing waiter Robert Burton presents the Boar ' s Head which gives the dinner its name of Boar ' s Head Feast. Lord of the castle Henry VIII, portrayed by Mr. Davidson, and his queen. Lady Katherine, played by Mrs. Holliman, surround themselves with beautiful serving wenches like Cindie Wells. The Walker Peforming Arts Classes produce each December a Madrigal Dinner — a seven-course feast served to the public in a Sixteenth Century atmosphere. The Madrigal Dinner provided a format around which was organized a large variety of entertain- ment — dances, carols, madrigals, magic, tumbling, balloons, juggling and dialogue. The Walker Madrigal was more like a happening in which there was room for conversation with the audience, but often one event ran immediately into another — hopefully achieving the spontaneity of a party. There was a strong effort to make the feast as authentically Renaissance as possible; therefore, students studied and lived the Renaissance period in context — costuming, music, dance, and manners. The courtly tradition of feasting fol- lowed by entertainment was wide- spread in the Renaissance period. The typical Sixteenth Century Christmas dinner in castle and manor, included a bewildering variety of courses — several types of meats, pies, salads, breads, etc. It revolved around the boar ' s head meal. Roast boar was a delicacy or hunter ' s delight. Wassail was a drink peculiar to England, and in conversation, served as a drinker ' s greeting, meaning good health or good cheer. The feast moved from Processional to Wassail to Boar ' s Head to Flaming Dessert to Concert to Recessional. Mrs. Lynda Moore The Lord High Chamberlain James Pennington awaits mi Lord and Lady ' s bidding. 239 Qchool plant enlarged ..W WII Tl Surrounding the basketball court is an indoor jogging track that can be used during all seasons of the year. Electrical contractor Pete Jones developed a unique lighting system for the new coliseum. When completed, the basketball gymnasium will seat almost 3,000 people. 240 Academics Designed for several purposes, the most important construction project is the building of the new coli- seum. The building program at Walker High School, which has completely changed the looks of the school plant during the past eight years, was con- tinued during the 1979-80 school year. The most important construction project is the building of the new coli- seum which was designed and plan- ned for several purposes. Involved is a new basketball gymna- sium which, when completed, will seat almost 3,000 people. The seating is on both sides of the basketball court, and is on two levels. It also includes special accomodations for the handi- capped. A jogging track surrounds the basketball court, and can be used dur- ing all seasons of the year. Lobbies, on both upper and lower levels, are provided with restroom facilities. A large concession stand is adjacent to the upper lobby. Ticket windows are located at both the West and North entrances. Leading off from the basketball court are the special facilities for the basketball team. They include lockers, bathing and dressing rooms, a large classroom, a coaches ' office, and a laundry room. Almost identical facili- ties are provided in the same general area for the girls ' physical education program. New band facilities are located in the southwest portion of the building. It involves a large practice room con- taining more than 2,600 square feet of space, a band director ' s oiffice, sep- arate rooms for instrument and uni- form storage, a music library, and three practice rooms for small group instruction and practice. Additional parking space, located on the north side of the coliseum, will be provided for basketball and other school events, and for those who use the Valley Park facilities. The football practice field was also modernized this year. The entire area was regraded to an almost level condi- tion, resodded, better drainage pro- vided, and water supplied for drinking and for irrigation. Surrounding the practice field is a new and completely modern running track. It provides a 440 yard oval track with an asphalt surface, plus addi- tional facilities for field events. With the completion of these pro- jects. Walker High School students can look forward to using some of the best facilities that can be found in the state of Alabama. Mr. Ned Hamner A unique look was given to the trim by layering plywood, plaster, screenwire and paint. Most of Teddy Jones time was spent in the ceil- ing wiring of the new gymnasium. ' y -. f- S ' f ? Regraded to an almost level condition, the practice field was resodded, better drainage provided, and water supplied for drinking and for irrigation. Paint by the barrels was mixed, sprayed, and brushed to a color scheme of black gold. Academics 241 The psychology of art Experimenting for themselves, Donnie Rawls, Greg Taylor, Keith Waldrep, and Morris Ranter learn to appreciate the skills and attitudes of a scientist. The main goal of science is to teach students to think, inquire, ask ques- tions, and hopefully to someday ansvi er the unknown questions of today. Scientists, by reason, search for rel- ationships that can be used to explain and predict the behavior of our sur- roundings. Teachers in the science department try to provide each stu- dent an opportunity to try things for themselves — to experiment. This v( ay a student sees more clearly v hat science is all about and begins to appreciate the skills and attitudes that a scientist must develop. Mr. James Sparks Psychology is the science that stud ies behavior in human beings and ani- mals. Man has always been inquisitive and in the mid-1800 ' s began to learn about the whole range of human expe rience, including reasons for people ' s motives, thoughts, feelings, and emo tions. People want to know how to deal with and adjust to situations, how to learn about themselves to reduce wor ries, and discover skills and areas of excellence to be able to select a suit able career. They also want to know how to get along better with people and achieve lasting peace among nations. Walker psychology students investigate answers to these ques- tions through experiments, observa- tion, and surveys. The facts these amateur psychologists determine help them to understand themselves as well as their peers better while finding that the understanding found is valua- ble in daily life, i Sv w r? -A Inquisitive students, led by Mrs. Lankford, study people ' s motives, thoughts, feelings, and emo- tions. 242 Academics Amateur psychologist Traci Mann finds that facts learned in class help in understanding dally life. The Art Department consists of three divisions: Art I, for beginning artists; Art II, for those interested in improving their artistic skills; and Stage Art or Art III, for the advanced students. Art I IS an introductory course that covers the study of the primary and secondary colors of the color wheel. It also introduces the students to the dif- ferent fields of art open to him in Walker ' s Art Department. Art II also covers the various fields of art, but the students proceed to a more advanced level. Art ill or Stage Art is in charge of creating and painting all the props for the school plays. Every year, at Christ- mas, the Art Department transforms the lunchroom into a medieval castle for the Old English Feast. In between projects, the students pursue advanced studies of art. The art classes are directed by Mrs. Bonita Snoddy. She instructs the classes not only in artistic manual labor, but she also includes the study of art history. There are various courses from which to choose in the art classes. Some of them covered during the school year are acrylic, water and oil painting, ceramics, batiks, pencil and charcoal sketching, pastels, commer- cial art, and sculpture. The art classes provide the student a chance to be creative and imagina- tive. Also, through the use of art, the student grasps a better perspective which enables him to become increas- ingly aware of the world around him. Academic awards are given to stu- dents who excel in a specific field or class. They are chosen by the teach- er(s) who teach the subject. This year ' s winners were: English — Steve Henrickson, Cindy Dodd, Teresa Grimes; Social Studies — Tony Tune, Jack Smith, Angela Jones; Busi- ness Education — Mary Alexander, Cindy Drummond; Physical Education — Angela Owen, Richard Pitts; Jour- nalism — Lori Stafford, Sharon East- erwood; Student Council — Sharon Easterwood, Skip Roberts; Citizenship — Steve Henrickson, Rosemary Cooner; Home Economics — Gina Garrett; Agribusiness — Randy Woods; Distributive Education — Jeff McAdams; Diversified Occupations — Barry Kimbrell; Art — Scott Powell; Chorus — Amy Steadman; Algebra — Lewis Sanford; Geometry — Kim Nor- throp; Advanced Math — Monique Key; Biology — Sonya Thomas; Chemistry — Fran Blackston; Physics — Dee Baxter; Science — Keith Wal- drep; Psychology — Keren Hale; Dra- matics — Sandra Woods; Driver Edu- cation — Blake Walton; Special Edu- cation — Debra Plunkett; Junior Awards — Cindy Drummond, Ken Tidwell; R.O.T.C. — Jimmy Earley, Tim Kilgore. Congratulations to these high-level academic leaders of Walker High School. Sharp shooter Tim Kilgore is awarded the spe cial R.O.T.C. trophy for outstanding representa- tion of marksmanship at the national level. Art winner Scott Powell discovers that there is more to the manual labor of art than meets the eye. Winners of scholarships, that are also transferable to the University of Alabama, from Walker College are: Cathy Kilgore (Science); Rosemary Cooner (English); Tony Tune (tVIath); and Steve Henrickson (Social Studies). Also shown is Mr. Hank West, Dean of Walker College. Academics 243 The money game: New rules for the 80 ' s Congress ' biggest mistake. What would you do with $1.5 billion? In December of 1979, Congress agreed to the extension of an unusual $1.5 billion loan guarantee to the ailing Chrysler Corporation. Like an athlete getting a second wind, this loan was designed to save from bankruptcy the tenth largest manufacturer and third ranking automaker. As losses piled up, the 1979 deficit exceeded $1 bil- lion, the most horrendous smearing of red ink in the corporate history of the United States. In an election year, legislators did not want to appear unconcerned about the future of the jobs of 137,000 employees, so they passed a bill that Arizona Senator Barry Gold- water called the biggest mistake Congress ever made. The only stipu- lation Congress made on the loan was that Chrysler raise $2 billion on Its own. The key requirement imposed by Congress was to be contributed by the workers, the waive of expected wage increases. Senior financial officials and the Secretaries of Labor and Transportation will oversee, in detail, the firm ' s operations while Congress ' general accounting office retains the right to audit the company ' s books. As soon as President Carter inked the bill, Chrysler blitzed the country with television, newspaper and maga- zine ads flashing the pronouncement that the Chrysler Corporation had come back from the brink. A slide toward national bankruptcy. Inflation reigns supreme as the pub- lic ' s biggest concern. As cries of trepi- dation have rung out across the nation over the information that inflation has hit its pinnacle of 20%, President Car- ter decided that inflation had reached an emergency stage. A senior official of the Administration said, This infla- tion thing is frightening because we do not know what causes it, or what to do about it. The economists go to their computers, plug in the data, and out comes the information that says that nothing like this should be happen- ing. But happening it is. If anything could be good about national distress over inflation, it is that the mood has finally reached Cap- itol Hill. Attempting to make good his campaign promise to balance the fis- cal 1981 budget. President Carter has been reviewing the hard choices of rules for the inflation game, before the U.S. goes bankrupt. As printed in the X ■9j Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater believed the bi gest mistake ever made. March 10 issue of TIME, the major options are: 1) draconian cuts in the fat budget for fiscal 1 981 and perhaps even for 1980; 2) executive action to enact a program of credit controls that would curb the growth of bank lending to businesses or consumers; 3) a new excise tax on gasoline in order to cut energy consumption and curb the inflationary import of foreign oil, and 4) a request to Congress for permis- sion to levy wage and price control. Citizens blame just about everybody in sight for the inflationary mess when at the root of the problem is the con- sumer himself. Part of the difficulty is with greediness of people. Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors Charles Schultze blames 60% of the adversity on the spread of inflationary psychology. As a result of consumer ' s buy it now before it costs more atti- tude, prices are being pushed out of control. The nation ' s housing industry, which leads the economy into and out of recessions, is slumping sharply. II that gave Chrysler a $1 .5 billion loan to be the big- The mainstay of the industry, single- family homes construction, plummet- ted 22%. Nearly 2 million people will be out of work, and $32 billion in wages will be lost because of the decline. The search for a way out of the eco- nomical morass has focused on bal- ancing the national budget as the first step toward getting the economy back under control. People on Capitol Hill know what must be done, but do not want to upset the delicate balance of constituents and issues in an election year. When President Carter was inau- gurated, inflation was at 5%, with the economy briskly growing. As time wore on, inflation skyrocketed to reach its current heighth of 20%. The end of the mess is not immediately in sight as record high interest rates, credit squeezes, the customer ' s infla- tionary psychology, and new federal banking laws have set off a shake- down of the financial system of the United States. 244 Academics We don ' t need no education! Walker County students felt the results of money problems at the beginning of the 79-80 school year as teachers struck because there was not enough money to cover payment of salaries. Jasper City System students felt the pinch at the end of the 78-79 year as all spending for teaching apparatus was stopped and a close count was kept of all supplies, even chalk. With inflation at its present peak of 18%, money is very tight and budgets are being cut. The budget designated for education spending is no excep- tion. It has been trimmed, just as fam- ilies have curbed their expenditures for things not absolutely necessary. As the amount of money available to be spent on education has reduced. Governor Fob James has begun to investigate the feasibility of discontin- uing certain subjects to be required in high school. The two subjects in ques- tion are Driver ' s Education and Physi- cal Education. Dr. Burns said that he would like to see both subjects kept as required courses. While the fate of Driver ' s Ed and P.E. hangs in the balance, the educa- tion budget is still in trouble. The state legislature may get the chance to unearmark funds which would again reduce the amount of financing for state-funded schools. What began as Gov. James ' war on illiteracy could end up a war on literacy. As the amount of money available to be spent on education has reduced. Governor James is Investigat- ing the feasibility of discontinuing as required courses Driver ' s Education and Physical Education. f Even the children are feeling the effects of inflation as penny candy now costs three cents. Intramural hockey games could be a thing of the past as education budgets continue to be trimmed. Academics 245 Many voters in Walker County were leery of voting machines because the 1 980 Presidential Preference Primary was the first time they had been used. A primary landmark. On March 1 1, 1980, Alabamians went to the polls to vote for their favorite Presidential can- didate while deciding on some impor- tant amendments for the state consti- tution. In the Alabama primary, candidates wanting to run for office had to file a petition to have their name placed on the ballot. Then when the voters regis- tered, they were asked which party they would vote for. Many voters in Walker County were leery of voting machines, this being the first time they had been used. But most voters soon learned the simple operation of the machines. The voting age in Alabama is 18, meaning that only some of the Seniors at Walker could vote. It is uncertain how many students cast their votes, but hopefully all capitalized on this important opportunity. 246 Academics If the Equal Rights Amendment is passed, women and men alike will be fighting in hand to hand com- bat with each other as Rosemary Bondman and Sammy Coates demonstrate. It ' s a wild, wild, wild, wild woHd A dodger? You know, the time of the registration for the draft comes at both a funny and ironic time for me. Just two days before all of the talk came up, I was talking to my travel agent about a long-awaited tour of either Canada or Mexico. Possibly both if I had the time. The trip to Can- ada seemed to me to be the most thrilling with snow skiing in the Yukon in the winter and stretching out on the beaches of Nova Scotia in the sum- mer. My agent also mentioned that Quebec is almost like the French Quarter of New Orleans. So you see, this wouldn ' t be a bad trip. Then again, this trip does have one draw- back. It is only one-way. On the other hand, I have always loved the beaches and my agent said that the beaches of Mexico City have never been better. This trip is also one-way, though. The only way I figure to settle my problem is to hope for a Carter re-election. My travel agent insisted that this would be U.S. ARMY U.S. NAVY RECRUITING OFFICE the only way that my trip would be pardoned to a roundtrip affair. Stan Karabasz E.R.A. Many people are trying to find out exactly what the Equal Rights Amendment says to see if it would be detrimental to their existence. Section one of the Amendment says: Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by a State on account of sex. Anti-ERA groups say that there would be no exceptions to the rule. They say ERA proponents voted down and eliminated all clauses that would have: preserved protective health and safety laws for working women; pre- served the right of privacy in school and public restrooms, hospitals, and prisons; and preserved the rights of Legislatures to pass laws against abortion and homosexual and lesbian privileges. STOP ERA backers claim the Amendment is a fraud because it takes away women ' s rights. Section two of the Amendment says: The Congress shall have the power to enforce by appropriate legis- lation, the provisions of this article. Anti-ERA supporters feel that this clause is as damaging as the first sec- tion because it allows the federal gov- ernment the right to make all final decisions about marriage, divorce, ali- mony, abortion, homosexuals and les- bian privileges, and the sex-integra- tion of police and fire departments, schools and sports, hospitals, prisons, and public accommodations. Pro-ERA factions have an almost completely opposite viewpoint. They claim that it is time some measures were passed to liberate women from the drudgery that the present set of unwritten laws represent. Women at Walker do not talk about ERA very often, but would agree that it is a very controversial issue. ■-K Recruiting officers must make tantalizing sales pitches to fill the ranks with volunteers. As a Reserve Officer, Captain Myers, a former Walker student, is concerned about national defense and favors the draft. Academics 247 DEATH TO AMERICA, GIVE U9 THE 9HAH On Sunday morning, November 4, 1979, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the embassy of the United States in Tehran, Iran. The majority of the crowd who shouted, DEATH TO AMERI CA, GIVE US THE SHAH, and other anti-American slo- gans were unarmed Iranian students. The key figure in the expounding drama was Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlovi, who had been the absolute ruler of Iran for 37 years. Given royal power in 1941, the Shah was coerced to vanish into exile in January, 1979. Rejection to the Shah ' s rule was a direct result of the drift away from reli- gious endeavor in search of modern- ization. After fleeing Iran, the Shah, also known as the King of Kings, took refuge in Mexico. On October 22, 1979, the Shah was transferred to a New York hospital for radiation treat- ment of cancer of the lymph system, a disease which had plagued him for six years. Many experts in this country believe that the seizure of the American Embassy was inspired by the most powerful man in Iran, Ayatollah Ruhol- lah Khomeini. When the Shah fled the country, Khomeini returned from exile in France, where he had spent the pre- vious 15 years. He became the undis- puted leader of the Iranian people receiving their overwhelming adula- tion. While the American people were stunned and angered by the takeover of the embassy. President Carter reacted with patient diplomacy, rely- ing on world opinion to aid him in influencing the Iranians to release the hostages. Among the measures of retaliation taken by the President was the suspension of all oil imports from Iran and the freezing of all Iranian assets in this country, an amount esti- mated to be as much as six billion dol- lars. Carter ' s early treatment of the situation received the support of the American people but as the weeks dragged into months, the people began to want stronger measures to be used. The Shah ' s move to the U.S. set off a wave of anti-American sentiment. The fifty Americans in the embassy tried to destroy all important docu- ments to keep them from falling into the hands of the attackers. They were not completely successful in doing so. The embassy personnel, following orders, surrendered without resist- ance. President Carter, seeking to further mobilize world opinion against Iran, 248 Academics Hoping to stir American patriotism, anti-Iranian grams have been exposed to the public. took the United States ' case to the United Nations. The U.N. Security Council, with the exception of the Soviet Union, condemned the seizure of the embassy as a violation of inter- national law. The United States next took its case to the International Court of Justice at The Hague in the Nether- lands. The World Court ruled unani- mously in favor of the U.S. calling for the immediate release of the hos- tages. President Carter has a number of military options available, however, he had chosen to exhaust all legal and peaceful means at his disposal. From the beginning of the seizure of the embassy, hundreds of thousands of Iranians demonstrated in the streets of Tehran, shouting anti-Amer- ican slogans, carrying signs condem- ning President Carter, and even burn- ing the American flag. The American public, seeing this every night on the evening news, became incensed. Because of their common anger toward Iran, the people of the U.S. are more united today than at any time since World War II. However, the dem- onstrations in Iran served another purpose for Iranians. With inflation in Iran running as high as 40%, the sei- zure of the American embassy gave the Iranian people something to focus their attention on other than their own economic plight. Patriotic fervor ran high in the U.S. with people all across the country holding demonstrations of their own to vent their anger and frustrations. billboards, commercials, and special television pro- President Carter, losing patience with the Iranian government ' s attempts to deal with the militants holding the hostages, decided on April 7, 1980, to take severe measures against Iran. Diplomatic ties between Iran and the United States were severed. Iranian officials were ordered out of the coun- try within 24 hours. The Iranian embassy in Washington D.C. and all Iranian consulates across the U.S. were closed. Along with these steps, no more Iranians were allowed to come into the U.S., and all 75,000 Ira- nians in the U.S. were to be forced out when their visas expired. Ayatollah Khomeini decreed that the hostages would remain under the control of the militants. This could set the stage for the confrontation every American had hoped to avoid. The President is still considering the mili- tary options that are available to him. The safety of the hostages is still of the utmost importance to all Ameri- cans, but it appeared that all legal ini- tiatives had been exhausted in their behalf. There is danger and risk ahead. Not only the fate of 50 American hostages but the honor and prestige of the entire United States is in the hands of a madman by the name of Khomeini. America appears ready to meet the challenge. Mr. Jerry Maddox :tt !aennnM!H;!|i||K ■mt J fhi 4 i Keeping the American public on top of the news, TIME magazine captures events taking place in Iran and how the world reacts to them. Academics 249 Carat chaos The 13th Winter Olympic Games, held in Lake Placid, New York, the location of the 1932 Winter Olympic Games, was a winter playground groomed with the help of $1 78 million in federal, state, and local funds. With these funds, a dormitory was built for the athletes, and will become a mini- mum security prison after the Games. A new bobsled run was also built which has the reputation of being the most dangerous and difficult course in the world because of the Zigzag and Shady curves. The Games turned out to be a festi- val of life ' s unpredictability. No one knows whether it will be the last of its kind — only international politics can determine its fate. There was a similar uncertainty in the air as spectators stood in subfreezing weather waiting on a bus. The city of Lake Placid had to accommodate an influx of 50,000 people during the 13-day duration of the Games. Private cars were out- lawed within a 15-mile radius. The Lake Placid Organizing Committee devised a bus system to shuttle 25,000 spectators per day to outlying areas. It did not work. Hundreds of people were stranded for hours in sub- freezing temperatures waiting to get to an event, a motel, or a parking lot. The committee sent volunteers to help the stranded feel welcome. The United States was to face many surprises during the Games that ranged from the winning of the gold medal by the U.S. Hockey Team, Eric Heiden setting a new Olympic record by winning five individual medals in speed skating, and the disappoint- ment of Randy Gardner and Tai Babi- lonia as they had to drop out of the pairs figure skating because of a leg injury to Randy. As the youth of the world came together to compete in the Olympic Games, Walker County ' s special chil- dren came together to compete in their Olympics held at Walker. One whole day was set aside for these Olympics which included activities such as the Softball throw, short dis- tance races, and relays. Many stu- dents from Walker helped as they reg- istered, officiated, and gave ribbons to the winners. The Winter Olympic Games received widespread attention as an interna- tional event, but the Special Olympics caught the attention of Walker stu- dents as a special event that was close to home. h % ' ■4 Intense expressions on participants showed the acute desi re to excel . Statistics compiler Kevin Smith and helper Dar- rell Satterfield concentrate as acutely on the Softball throw as the athletes themselves. Walker students helped register, officiate, and award ribbons. 250 Academics From Biblical references of a golden calf to the Gift of the Magi, to the present-day proof of triumph in Olym- pic competition, gold has a special lure. Jacob Brownowski wrote in The Ascent of Man: Gold is the universal prize of all countries, in all cultures, all ages. In Theory of Collective Behav- ior, Neil Smelser says: Gold resides in the subconscious of man as a tangi- ble symbol for all the fantasies that are completely positive. Incredible jumps in the price of gold have almost become routine. In Octo- ber of 1979, one ounce of gold sold for $400, in late December the going rate was $500, and $600 per ounce in early January. During the five wild and fluctuating trading days of the third week in January, the price per ounce jumped a spectacular 34%. At the end of the trading week, gold was at an all- time high of $808 in New York and $835 in London and Zurich. Psychologist Edward Taub of Mary- land ' s Institute for Behavioral Research says: What we are seeing in action here is the law of positive reinforcement. Translated into lay lan- guage, that means greed. The surge of buying was backed by the myth that the whole economic system of the world is going to cave in and the only survivor will be gold. Swept along in the gold rush were other precious metals. Silver climbed from $39 to $47 per ounce. The costli- est precious metal with many uses in high-technology, platinum, rocketed to a record $918 per ounce. While brokers and dealers screamed to buy orders at deafening levels on Wall Street, people lined up by the hundreds throughout Europe Gold prices jumped, but that did not banish the special lure of gold jewelry as shown by Cindy Riley. Officiating the Special Olympics, Coach Camp- bell keeps the events on a rigid schedule to fin- ish before the rain comes. and the United States at jewelry stores and coin shops. They wanted to get in on the action by selling sterling silver table settings, candlesticks, gold bracelets, rings, watch fobs, and even fillings from their teeth. Although Jasper is a long way from Europe, the price hike was felt just as sharply. Local jewelers attending sales merely looked at pieces because they knew they were too expensive for them to obtain. The average price of a boy ' s class ring increased about $100 in that one erratic week of trading. But, as the song states, What goes up, must come down, and anything that soared in price as swiftly as gold did could just as abruptly nosedive. There was little that any country could do to weaken the inflation-fanning rush on gold but to let the astonished boosters continue their carat chaos. Academics 251 Watching Walker is watching ourselves In Black Gold pages taken down from the shelves. Free class time allows Mark Lockhart, Jeff Sloan, James Gunter, and Fred Sawtelle to enjoy their high school days. Afler a thorough workout in P.E., Kelly Gray decides she would rather sit and watch next time. Reflecting on his performance in the Madrigal Dinner is Ronnie Wright. 252 Closing Assemblies are not everyone ' s cup of tea, but Nellie Looser, Pam Hanley, Cindy Norris, Butch Cochran, and Reginald Stewart never miss a moment of action. ' We ' ll remember our friends and what we did: Between two covers blooming years are hid. Black Gold pages provide Ms. Heiburger with an insight into previous years at Walker. Many fond memories of limes spent with friends remain when days of high school have gone- Lynn Johnston, Keith Poe, and Brian Witcher will not forget their Great Galsby protect Closing 253 f iCfff, Physics experiments allow Morris Panter and Cathy Kilgore to explore different avenues of interest. Summer ' s end brings final grass cuttings and the start of school. Upon completion of high school many students decide that marriage should be the next step in their life. 254 Closing Our interests ' importance is as broad as their range, And their very nature is that of change. The things that worry us — what ' s on our minds: As we grow and change they ' re of different kinds. Winter is the time when many changes take place within a student ' s world. By observing facial expressions of people in a crowd, you can tell what is on their mind. Closing 255 From sports, pep rallies, and a date for the prom To Iran, inflation, and a nuclear bomb From lookers, lost books, and that homework answer To family, jobs, and a cure for cancer. Lost books are lost opportunities for students to insure successful careers later in life. Pep rallies allow proud seniors to show enthusiastic support for sports teams. Walker will feel the efforts of students long after they leave its halls. 256 Closing Lockers are the student ' s home during the school day. --«« We ' ll remain the same persons through all this strife For at Walker we built a foundation for life. When students finish their stay at Walker they can be sure that the education offered provides a sound foundation to build their life upon. Closing 257   «« 258 Index Aaron, Donna — 1 77 Aaron, Gary Allen — 177 Abel, Alvm— 187 Able, Sharon Michelle — 8, 113, 176 Abrom, Spencer Joe — 1 77, 76,78 Adams, Rhonda Lynn — 187 Adkins, Martha — 209 Agape Club— 119 Akins, Jacquelyn — 15, 142 Akins, Melissa Gail — 1 77 Akins, Mitchell Lanue — 1 77 Akins, Phillip Dwight — 142 Aldridge, Debra Ann — 187, 193. 117, 122 Aldridge, Misty Dawn — 177 Aldridge, Ryan — 63, 67, 68, 69, 108, 176, 177, 184,35, 36,76,77,78. 128 Alexander, Keith — 177 Alexander, Mary — 14, 102. 142, 116, 124. 130. 131. 136. 137 Alexander. Sheila — 1 77 Alexander. Steven — 1 77 Alexander. Tony — 187 Allen. Deborah — 1 77 Allen. James Edward — 186 Allen. Michael — 199. 203. 33 Allred. Billy— 187 Allred. Karen — 199, 122 Alvis, Gena Roxanne — 187 Alvis, Jo Amundson. Kimberly — 8, 15, 102, 108, 111, 142,37, 116 Anchor Club— 1 18 Anderson, JeH — 187 Andrews, Pamela — 3, 187 Anton, Sidney Wayne — 115, 177,184 Argent, Judy — 104, 208 Ashby, Teresa — 15, 142 Ashworlh, Leigh Ann — 110, 112, 177, 119, 130 Askew, Jerri — 15, 18, 142. 130, 131, 134 Atkins. Mark Austin, Alfred — 15.53.55, 57,58,59,60. 143.46 Austin. Cedrick — 107. 177 Aycock. Julia Ann — 1 12. 177 Ayers. Roderick — 177 B Bailey. Paulette — 143 Bailey. Reginald — 187 Baker. Kimberly Ann — 1 87. 196. 120 Baker. Melissa Ann — 187 Baker. Robin Renee — 15. 71. 72.73. 124, 143, 170, 128, 129 Baker, William Scott — 199 Baldwin, Steve Band — 5, 18, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134,229 Banks, David — 94 Banks, Jeft- 130 Banks, Pamela Gail — 1 99, 129 Banks, Sandra — 105 Banks, Tern— 12, 15.70. 143. 172 Banks. Tony— 14. 143 Bankston. Judy — 187 Barger. Deborah — 177. 122 Barker. Chris— 123, 177 Barker. Ginger— 13, 14. 124, 114, 143.230 Barker. Lisa — 1 99 Barker. Paul — 20. 210. 98 Barnett. Ricky— 114 Baron. Farris Barton. Andrea Faye — 199 Barton. Chris — 36. 60. 1 77. 89 Barton. Cynthia — 20. 1 99 Barton. Renee — 14. 104, 143 Barton. Stacey — 115. 177. 129 Barton. Susan — 122. 177 Baseball — 76. 77. 78. 79 Basketball — 62. 63. 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 Baxter, Dee— 102, 107. 111. 116. 124. 143. 169 Baxter. Donna — 1 08. 1 76. 177. 184. 129 Beaird. Julie — 130. 122. 177,237 Beard, Margene — 122, 127, 131. 177 Beasly. Francis Caria — 1 43 Beasley. Angela — 130. 139. 177 Beasley. Buddy — 130, 187 Beasley. Teresa — 199 Bedenbaugh. Kirk — 15. 143. 172,235 Beersdorf, Janet— 199 Beersdorf, Paul — 74, 1 77, 88, 128, 129 Bell. Clarence Bell, Glenn Allen — 187 Bell, Lone— 15. 143 Bell. Rhonda Sue — 113. 187 Bell. Yvonne— 187 Benson. Ginger — 1 1 5. 1 77 Beste. MartonPaul — 177 Beta Club— 116 Bevan. Raetta June — 199 Bevis. Angela Genna — 1 22. 199 Black, Audra Black. Giles Timothy — 1 87 Black. Ginnie— 110. 187 Black Gold Staff — 127 Black. Gregg Howard — 1 87 Black. Jerry— 14, 114, 143 Black, Kelly Ray — 117, 135, 187 Black, Roger Lynn — 1 77 Blackburn, James — 1 77 Blackerby, Lisa — 37, 130, 136, 137, 177 Blackerby, Shern — 14, 143, 160 Blackston, Fran — 1 1 8, 1 27. 130. 139. 177 Blackwell. Bruce— 187 Blackwood. Sandra — 199 Blalock. Nona — 177 Bland. Katherine— 110, 199, 205 Blanton, Jeff — 187, 189 Blanton, Loucilla — 209 Blell, Fred — 15, 115, 143.49 Blell. Suzie — 75. 177,89 Bobo. Lynn Denise — 199. 89 Bollock. Anna — 112 Bondman. Bobby Bondman, Rose Mary — 122. 187.246 Boone, Glenda — 197. 199 Boone. Reginald— 14, 113. 143. 175.234 Booth, Diane — 14, 102, 103, 106, 111, 144, 116, 118, 124, 127, 129, 174 Borden, Gary — 210 Borden, Vicki — 82, 210 BosheM, Alan P. — 15, 144 BosheM. Eric — 187 Boshell. Ginger — 187 Boshell. James Lewis — 1 77 Boshell. Tara Zan — 3. 1 87 Bowers. Pamela — 187 Boyd. Barbara — 14. 1 13. 144 Boyd. Leianna Margaret — 114. 177 Boyd. Randy Lee — 1 1 5. 1 77 Burke. Lillian Diane — 1 87 Braden. Keith Billy— 145 Bradford. Gregory — 187 Bradford, Melinda — 199 Brakefield, Sandra — 130, 134, 135, 199 Branch, Aquilla — 187, 189 Brantley, Rusty — 186. 187. 130. 132.84, 128 Breed, Timothy— 187 Breen. Patrick Brethenck, John — 199 Brewer, James Edward — 145 Bridges, Connie — 20. 1 99 Britton, Sherry Lee — 177 Brom, Iva Jean— 1 26, 119, 210 Brooke, Steve — 1 77 Brown, Bob — 230 Brown, David Thomas — 117, 187, 195, 128 Brown, John— 123. 199 Brown, Johnny — 177 Brown, Leigh Ann — 177 Brown. Rex — 20. 2 1 0. 2 1 5 Brown. Ricky — 32. 210 Brown. Robert — 21 1 Brown. Robin Dawn — 187 Brown. Wiley Houston — 114. 177.34.39 Bruce. Amanda Brumley. Judy — 211. 216 Bryan. Joseph — 187 Bryant. Rickey Gene — 115. 199 Bullock. Anna — 130 Bunch, Sandra Kaye — 110. 199 Bunn. Belinda — 187, 191 Bunn. Pnscilla — 15. 145, 236 Burgett. Elton— 187 Burgett. Glenn — 187 Burke, Diane — 122 Burke, Sheila Reane — 1 22. 199 Burns. Dr, Randall — 109. 131.206.218.224.45 Burroughs. James — 120. 187 Burroughs, Paula — 199 Burt. Randy— 15. 145 Burton, Robert — 15, 108, 109, 115, 116. 124, 145. 171. 152. 128.239 Burton. Gary — 94. 95. 199 Busby. Jackie — 177 Bush. Angela Edna — 22. 1 99 Bush, Cecilia — 2. 15,25. 145. 169.46 Butler. Ellen Darlene— 14. 145, 168, 122 Buns, Wayne— 187 Byars, Jerry- 14, 145, 173, 80, 1 28 Byars, Kim— 187.81. 128 Byram. Learon Wells — 199 Cagle, Brian— 177,230 Cagle, Charles Scott — 177 Cagle, John Oscar Cagle, Lisa— 199 Cam, Cecilia — 187, 130 Cam, Judy — 211,219 Cain. Montae — 103. 106, 211,33,35, 126,46 Cain, Pamela Mane — 104, 177 Cam, Tim— 14 Caldwell, Angelia — 1 5, 145 Caldwell. CarIa — 187. 175, 74,89 Campbell, Candace Leigh — 177 Campbell, David — 53, 59, 206,211,32,251,97 Campbell, James — 199 Cannon, Charles DeWayne — 177, 178 Cannon, Patricia Diane — 35 Cantrell, Dana Lynn — 187, 122 Capelton. Gregory Bruce — 145 Capps. Barry — 187 Capps. Christopher Lee — 1 77 Carmichael. Cristy — 1 77 Carr. Dean Gaither — 59. 60. 108. 176. 177. 184.36.38. 78.79. 128 Carrell. David Anthony — 1 77 Carroll. Cynthia Rae — 178 Casey. Elliard — 78. 79 Caughron. Chen — 187. 120 Chaff in. Phyllis — 15. 102. 105. 145 Chamness, Jams — 178 Chandler. John Wilson — 1 78 Chatham. Edward Pope — 145 Cheatham, John — 187 Cheerleaders; B-Team — 92. 93 Cheerleaders; Varsity — 70. 71.72.73 Cheng. Edgar— 15. 18. 145, 147 Childers. Amy — 187 Chipps, Roger— 187 Chisolm, Ben — 178 Chisolm. Katrina — 1 87. 1 1 7. 129 Christian. Donald — 198. 199. 89 Christian. Rhonda — 199 Clark. Angela Clark. Arthur Clark, Cindy — 115. 178 Clark. Frankie Lynn — 198 Clark, James — 199 Clark, Jennifer- 187 Clark, Lynn — 199 Clark. Michelle — 113, 187, 193, 180, 139 Clark, Rena — 14, 145, 120, 121 Clark. Pomona Charlene — 178 Clark. Ronnie— 199 Clark, Sharon Clark, Sheila Faye— 187 Clark, Teddy — 15. 145 Cleghorn. Lisa— 15. 104. 146, 124, 125 Clem, Angela— 108, 179, 129 Clem, Glen — 198, 199,205, 95,94 Clem, Paula June — 187, 202 Clement, Russell — 188 Clutter, Tammy— 179 Coates, Sammy — 14, 146. 246. 46 Cochran. Billy Ray — 186 Cochran. Butch — 252 Cochran. Kaye — 1 5, 104. 146. 116. 120. 121 Cochran. Mary Anita — 179 Cochran. Wanda — 1 04. 1 79 Cole, Darlene— 105, 110, 188 Coleman, Anna Lee — 199, 75, 74, 89 Coleman, Belinda — 146. 175 Coleman. Thomas — 1 79 Colvin, Randy— 15. 114. 146 Colvm. Russell— 188, 122 Comer. Anthony — 188 Concord. Lana — 188 Cook. Cathy— 14. 146. 151, 116. 119.81 Cook. Dennise — 188 Cook. Misty— 135 Cook. Rhonda — 104, 179. 34. 119 Cooner. Barry — 3. 14, 64, 65, 66.67.68.69,140 Cooner, Connie — 1 79. 1 18. 126 Cooner. Donna Alane — 110. 179 Cooner. Dot — 209 Cooner. Rosemary — 14. 102, 108, 111. 146. 151,31. 116.243 Cooner. Timothy — 188. 199 Cooper. Sarah — 211.213 Cooper. Tereasa — 1 78. 199 Corbin, Susan — 20. 199. 205. 1 20. 1 29 Cornelius. Penny — 188 Counselor ' s Staff — 1 05 Courington. James Michael Courington. Theresa Diane Cover. Randy— 130 Cox, Donna Lynne — 119 Cox, Tern- 127,81 Cross Country Team — 74, 75 Crump, John — 199 Crump, Leigh Ann — 199, 129 Crump, Tern — 14, 24, 106, 146,43, 124, 126, 171 Crutchers. Sally — 209 Cudlipp. Melanie — 146 Cummings. Reggie — 209 Cunningham. Danny — 179, 184 Cunningham, Robin — 14. 111. 146. 116. 124.81 Cunngton. Pamela Joy — 1 79 Cushen, Gregory — 199, 130 Dang, Van Loe — 203 Daniel. Tracie — 199 Darty. Harvey— 188 Daughdrill. Gary — 199 Davidson. James — 12. 21 1. 239. 127 Davidson. Kim — 188. 122 Davis. Ann — 12. 113,211 Davis, Delaine Davis, Elaine Davis, James Maurice — 1 79 Davis, Jeffrey— 188, 90 Davis, Leslie — 199 Davis, Shirley — 210, 211, 212,238,33 DECA — 1 1 5 Delong, Carolyn — 1 79 Dickenson, Linda Sue — 9, 179 Dickenson, Timmie — 1 79, 130. 135 Dickerson. Evene — 188, 33, 89 Dickerson, Kim — 15 Dickerson, Regina — 15, 107, 146 Dill, Alan — 199,94 Dill, Karen Venita — 179 DiM, Lisha— 120, 122, 130, 139. 115. 188. 193.33 Disc and Diamond — 107 Dobbins. Wanda Denise — 179 Dobbins. William Thomas — 1 79. 80 Dodd. Cindy— 14, 24. Ill, 146. 118. 119. 124. 173. 129 Dodd. Randy — 1 1 5. 1 79 Dodson, Lynne — 210, 212, 119 Dorrough, Frances — 188 Index 259 Index Doss, Gary— 130 Doss, Billy— 188, 123, 130, 134, 135 Dover, Tammy Renae — 188, 122 Dozier, Betty Joan — 212, 219,46 Dozier, David Dreher, Novie Landon — 1 79, 122 Drummond, Cindy — 14, 24, 146, 167,35, 118, 119, 171,81, 129 Drummond, Cynthia Nan — 20, 108, 176, 179,34, 118, 119, 129,48 Drummond, Kenda — 14, 24, 105, 108, 146, 168, 116, 118, 119, 129 Drummond, Pamela J. — 1 79 Drummond, Sammy Jerome — 1 79, 84 Drummond, TerrI — 188, 84, 129,85 Dudley, Judy Ann — 1 79 Duggar, Cameron — 24, 105, 188, 120 Duncan, Delores — 15, 1 14, 147, 124,230 Duncan, Rhonda — 1 5, 26, 71,72 ,73, 115, 147, 124 Duncan, Tanya Jill — 188, 117, 118, 130 Duncan, Teresa — 199 Duncan, Tina — 188 Duncan, William Dunlap, Samuel Dunn, Victor — 147 Dutton, Karen Denise — 112, 179, 119 Dutton, Lois — 7, 111,212 Dutton, Richard— 188 Dyer, Brenda — 14,237 Earley, Jimmy — 107, 147 Earnest, Cynthia — 199, 130 Earnest, Vicki — 15, 147, 149, 124, 172, 129 East, Barry DeWayne — 1 88 East, Beth— 10, 15, 102, 115, 147 East, Karia Kay — 179 East, Robert — 199,94 Eastenwood, Barry — 23, 188, 117 Easterwood, Sharon — 14, 102, 106, 108, 111, 142, 147, 167, 175, 118, 116, 124, 127 Edwards, Melynda — 14, 102, 147, 116 Edwards, Rex Morgan — 1 79 Elledge, John — 147 Elliot, Patricia — 199,203, 92, 129 Elliot, Sandra — 199, 130 Elliott, Sonya Lee — 71, 104, 179, 184, 122 Elliott, Timothy William — 69, 1 79, 76 Elmer, Nina Grace — 110, 179, 120, 122, 130 Elmer, Stacy— 130 Ems, Nelson — 179 Ensor, Henry — 55, 179 Ensor, Holly— 199 Ensor, Tammy — 105, 188 Erwin, Kerry— 14, 102, 111, 148, 169,234, 116 Erwin, Kimberly — 199 Estes, Linda Sue — 148 Estus, Timothy Glenn — 69, 179 Evans, Arlene — 192,33 Evans, Belinda Evans, Brenda Evans, Elesia Jane — 15, 1 48 Evans, Ella Glori — 179 Evans, Lester — 3, 63, 66, 69, 179 Farris, Anita — 25, 1 79, 82, 89, 87, 97 Farris, Baron — 199, 94 Farris, David — 200 Farris, Garland — 14, 59, 148 Farris, Gary Randal — 1 48 Farris, Karen Renee — 1 79, 122, 129 Farris, Kenneth — 200, 201 Farris, Liridrea — 4, 1 5, 1 48, 167, 142, 130, 131, 136, 137, 173 Farris, Mary Joy — 113,212 Faucett, Omar — 212,85 Ferguson, Chris — 188, 89 Ferguson, Sherri Wynell — 14, 112, 148,234, 119,231 Ferguson, Todd — 14, 53, 55, 59,60, 148, 170 Few, Jerry — 200, 94 Fewell, Willard — 200 FHA— 122 FFA— 123 Fields, David — 14,57,59, 148,43,76, 78, 128 Fike, DarrylRay — 188 Fike, Marilyn Anne — 1 88 Files, Kathy— 15, 148 Files, Richard — 184 Files, Willie Edward Filyaw, Kathy Jo — 200 Finch, Susan — 188 Finch, Wesley— 14, 148, 123, 45 Fitzpatrick, Jamie — 200 Flaggers — 139 Fleming, Laura — 148 Football — 52, 54, 57, 58, 60, 53,55,56,59,61 Foreign Languages Club — 112 Fowler, Mark — 3, 14,65,66, 67,68,69, 148,235,49 Fowler, Michael Joseph — 179 Fowler, Pamela — 15 Frank, James Edward Franks, Ricky — 179 Franklin, Alisa — 188, 119, 120, 130, 131, 135 Franklin, Dell — 22, 212, 213, 34,39 Frazier, Keith — 188, 195,90 Frazier, Melissa Kay — 1 79 Frazier, Randall Allan — 68, 69, 1 79 Freeman, Meryl — 212 Freeman, Robert— 188, 123 Frey, Carol — 1 03, 208 Frey, William — 179, 128 Frost, Anita— 14, 105, 111, 148, 119, 120, 124, 129 Fuller, Gloria Fuller, Susie— 122 Fuller, Tracey — 15, 148, 168 G Gaddy, Myra — 1 50 Gann, Jerry— 15, 149, 76,78 Gann, Jerry Lyie Gann, Lyie— 110, 179, 123, 128 Gann, Mary Catherine — 188 Garner, Robert — 188 Garrett, Gina — 188, 122, 130, 139, 129 Garren, Kelley — 202 Garrett, Leslia Anita — 115, 179 Garrett, Michael Andy — 1 79, 98 Garrett, Nellette — 115, 179 Garren, Paulette — 200 Garris, Lori Ann — 200, 122 Garrison, Debra — 1 19, 210, 211,212,213 Gay, Tommy — 115, 149 Geeslin, David — 1 5, 1 1 5, 1 49 Geeslin, Tammy — 1 5, 1 1 3, 114, 149 German, Ricky Wayne — 1 79 German, Terry Lee — 9, 1 5, 149 Gibson, Debra — 14, 149, 171 Gilbert, Allen — 15, 149, 123 Gilbert, Alton — 14 Gilbert, Tina — 108, 186, 188, 233,92, 129 Gillespie, Leigh — 188, 129 Gilley, Donna — 15, 104, 11, 115, 149, 116, 123 Gilliland, Randall Dailey- 179 Gillium, Darlene — 188 Gilmore, Anita — 200, 130 Gilmore, Joey — 6, 59, 60, 61, 114, 115, 149, 171 Gilmore, Mary Jean — 1 2, 1 79 Gilmore, Ram— 188, 129 Glover, Lynis — 188, 119, 130, 135 Godfrey, Jeff — 1 79 Gold, Phillip — 115, 179 Goldsmith, Penny — 14, 150 Golf — 84, 85 Grace, Doyle Edward — 1 79 Grace, Phillip— 176, 180, 123 Grace, Phillip Grace, Roger — 150, 168 Grantland, Ann — 1 1, 188, 74,89 Graves, Rebecca — 188 Gravlee, Ronnie — 188, 189, 123 Gray, Kelly — 200, 252 Gray, Roger — 176, 180 Green, B, J. — 114, 180 Green, Patrick — 188 Gregory, Chris — 188 Griffin, Gary — 180, 182 Griffis, William Jackson — 180, 123,236 Griggs, Tammy Lee Grimes, Tereasa — 14, 100, 111, 150,234, 124 Grissom, Tammy — 188 Guli, Larry- 14, 150 Gunn, Amelia — 1 12, 180, 184, 119 Gunn, Bobby — 200, 94 Gunn, William — 200, 1 30, 94 Gunter, Alisa Kim — 14, 1 14, 150 Gunter, Barry— 108, 181, 184,74,89 Gunter, Caria Kay — 200, 82, 89 Gunter, James Richard — 150, 154,252,49 Gunter, Sandy — 181 Gurganus, Cynthia — 188 Gurganus, Tony — 15, 15 0, 49 Guthrie, Billy— 197 Guthrie, David — 14, 150, 76, 78 Guthrie, Denise — 181 Guthrie, John Guthrie, Kathy— 188 Guthrie, Kim — 15, 70, 71, 72,73, 108, 150, 167, 169, 142, 116, 119, 128, 129 Guthrie, Rita Guthrie, Todd — 188 Guyton, Barbara — IJ H Hackman, Charles — 181 Haggard, Beth — 200 Hagood, Damon — 188 Hale, Keren— 188, 119 Hall, Beth — 105 Hall, Caria- 15, 104, 150 Hall, Cindy Denise — 200 Hall, Joey— 181 Hall, Kimberly — 188, 191 Hall, Larry— 188,89 Hall, Russell — 104, 115, 150, 116, 123 Hall, Teddy— 181,76,78 Hamilton, Linda — 181, 129 Hammon, Patricia — 188 Hammond, Maurice Hamner, Ned — 221 Handley, Alfred — 107, 181 Handley, Gary — 190,76, 78 Hands, James— 190, 191 Hankins, Christopher — 200 Hanley, Pamela May — 200, 252 Harbison, Anita — 1 5, 1 50 Harp, Ralph— 115, 150 Harp, Regina — 190 Harrington, Jason — 200 Harris, Anthony Ray — 57 Harris, Bubba — 190 Harris, David Harris, Gwendolyn — 12, 200 Harris, Janice — 190 Harris, Jerry — 200 Harris, Jimmy Harris, Junior — 181 Harris, Lester— 130, 132, 229 Harris, Lisa Harris, Melinda — 190 Harris, Melissa — 15, 150 Hams, Norman Harris, Phillip— 151 Harris, Randy— 15, 55, 59, 60, 151 Harris, Renea — 190, 1 16 Harris, Ronnie — 14, 1 14, 151, 127 Harris, Roxanne — 181 Harris, Susan — 104, 1 15, 127 Harris, Susan — 151 Harris, Thomas — 189, 190 Harris, Tyrone Hartley, Judy — 130 Hartley, Kenney — 14, 1 14, 151 Hartley, Lisa Marie Hatcher, Andrea Lois Hatcher, Anthony — 190, 191 Hatcher, Ruth — 190 Hathcoat, Larry — 190 Hayes, Diana Lynn — 110, 200, 202 Hayes, Johnny Wayne Haynes, Dick— 181, 130, 128 Hearn, Ricky— 190 Heatherly, Robin — 151 Heiburger, Madelyn — 212, 213,253 Hendon, Tina— 14, 106, 151, 127 Hendrix, Bert— 190, 193, 123 Hendrix, Grady — 7, 2 1 3, 1 23, 236 Henrickson, Jeff — 71, 190, 90, 117, 128 Henrickson, Steve — 6, 14, 63,64,67, 106, 111,31, 127, 174,68,69, 102, 128, 108, 151,43, 167, 116, 129,243 Henry, Christy — 1 86, 1 90, 195, 117, 120 Henry, Donny — 200, 94 Henslee, Marianne — 14, 151, 237 Henson, Suzanne — 181 Henson, Ten — 14, 181 Herold, Darwin— 188,89 Herald, Desir Herald, Yvette — 190 Herron, Brian Edward — 190 Herron, Susan Herzig, Jacqueline — 209 Hicks, Annette — 14, 152 Hicks, Susan — 122 Hiller, Neal — 200, 94, 236 Hines, Lisa— 181, 129 Hogan, Barry Richard — 190 Holbrook, Dawn — 24, 190, 35, 120 Holcomb, Terry — 1 4, 1 52, 46,48 Holcomb, Tony— 14, 149, 152,48 Holder, Barbara — 190 Holiday, Margaret — 181 Holliman, Margie— 12,213, 239 Holston, Pam— 104, 110, 189, 190, 197,82, 117, 118, 120 Homan, Archie Dean — 190 Honeycutt, Charles — 15, 107, 152,48 Honeycutt, DeWayne Honeycutt, Paula — 180, 190 Hood, Delma — 200 Hood, Ruby — 190 Hopkins, Jimmy — 181 Hopper, Janice — 190, 117 Houk, Keith — 15, 114, 152, 48 Houk, Troy — 200 House, Kim — 190,82,83,89 Howard, Jacquelyn — 15, 113, 152 Howard, Teresa — 105 Howard, Terry — 105, 190, 33 Howell, Larry — 200 Hubbard, Charolet Ann — 1 8 1 Hubbard, Darlene — 1 5, 1 1 3, 152 Hubbard, Jeff — 190 Hubbard, Tina — 190 Hudson, June — 75,21 3, 82, 89, 96, 97, 46 Hudson, Mimi — 105, 186, 190, 118,84, 128, 129 Hudson, Philip — 1 90, 90, 84, 1 28, 85 Hudson, Randy — 200 Huffstutler, Vince — 181 Hughes, Cindy— 14, 113, 152 Hunt, Cherie Diane Hunt, Susan — 190, 117 Hunt, Tonya — 190 Hunter, Darwin— 181,86 Hutcheson, Pam — 181 Hutchison, HL, — 14, 150, 123 Hyche, David Allen — 190 Hyche, Greg Wayne — 200, 94,89 Hyche, Karen Denise — 181 Hyche, Susan Ellen — 181, 34,40 Hyde, Linda Ingle, Elbert Daniel — 181 Ingle, Kyle — 6, 14,53,59, 60, 111, 152, 167. 124, 171 Ingle, Leigh Ann — 46 Ingle, Michael 260 Index Ingle, Timothy Dale — 162 Ingle, Tracy— 14, 102, 108, 111, 152,30, 116,80, 128, 46 Ingram, Diane — 1 5, 1 52, 1 24 Ingram, Michael — 1 10, 200, 94 Inman, Jason Interact— 121, 120 Ivey, Donna — 20, 200 Jades, Brenda Sue — 1 90, 130 Jackson, GiGi — 152 Jackson, James Hank — 15, 153 Jackson, Melvin — 190,90 Jackson, Melvina — 190, 230 Jackson, Perry Lee — 200, 123,89 Jackson, Sandra Faye — 1 5, 102, 153, 116,47 Jackson, Sharon — 114 Jackson, Terry — 200, 94, 95 James, Beth — 108, 186, 190, 191, 197, 118, 119, 126, 84, 129 James, Gary Wayne — 15, 153 Janes, Douglass Ethan — 181, 135 Jazz Choir — 228 Jazz Ensemble — 135, 136 Jefferson, Edward Lee — 181 Jenkins, Michael — 181 Jennings, Blake — 200 Johnson, Bobbie Frank — 123 Johnson, Brenda — 213 Johnson, Eric — 1 78, 90 Johnson, James K. — 56, 181, 128 Johnson, Johnny E. — 181, 80 Johnson, Kelvin — 68, 186, 190, 197,90,97 Johnson, Tonya — 15, 153, 122, 124 Johnston, Charles Lynn — 63, 64,66,68,69, 181,78 Jones, Angelia — 14, 102, 103, 111, 153, 116, 118, 119, 124 Jones, Doug — 191 Jones, Larry — 1 97 Jones, Missy — 190 Jones, Pete — 240 Jones, Randall — 190, 89, 86 Jones, Robert Jones, Tammy — 190 Jones, Teddy Jones, Wayne — 210 Jones, Wesley Theodore — 14, 153 Jones, William Martin — 1 53, 120 Jordan, Jackie — 200 Jr. National Honor Society — 117 Justice, Teresa Renee — 181 Karabasz, Coach Victor — 213 Karabasz, Victor Stan — 14, 18, 108, 153,234, 170,80, 128 Keebler, Ann — 200, 205, 82, 89 Keebler, Pam — 190, 82, 89, 87,96 Keeton, Danny Keeton, SelinaGail Kelly, Kathlene Jane— 190 Kelly, Staria — 190, 193 Kennedy, Carrie Kennedy, Mary Darlene — 1 5, 153, 116 Kennington, Joseph — 213 Key, Anthony — 181 Key, Channel — 200 Key Club— 128 Key, Douglas— 190 Key, Lee Lloyd — 181 Key, Michael Doyle — 15, 154 Key, Monique— 14, 102, 103, 106, 111, 154,28,29, 116, 119, 124, 127 Key, Patricia — 190 Key, Randy— 190 Kidd, Tony — 200, 94, 122, 89 Kiker, Gregory Wayne — 115, 181 Kiker, Michael — 200 Kilgore, Cathy Renia — 1 5, 102, 110, 111, 114, 154, 254 Kilgore, Farriel — 190 Kilgore, Jimmy Ray — 114 Kilgore, John Thomas — 181 Kilgore, Kathy — 124,243 Kilgore, Mark — 190,90 Kilgore, Sheila — 212, 213, 42, 83, 89 Kilgore, Steven — 190 Kilgore, Tammy ReneA — 181 Kilgore, Timmy — 14, 107, 243 Kilgore, Truman Edward — 14, 115, 154 Kilgore, William Kimbrell, Barry Dwight — 1 0, 15, 102, 114, 154 Kimbrell, Jill — 190,84 Kimbrell, Kenneth Kimbrell, Regina Nell — 14, 154, 131, 139 Kimbrell, Scott — 14, 154, 174 Kimbrell, Terena Ann — 1 5, 107, 154, 122,230 Kimbrell, Tracey Lee — 140, 129 King, Amy Lynn — 200, 1 29 King, Carolyn Delores — 181 King, Joseph — 200 King, Teresa — 14,155 King, William— 110,210, 214,215 Kirkpatrick, Karia — 190 Kitchens, David Klouch, Pat— 130 Knight, Elvis — 94 Knight, Joan Marie Knowles, Michael — 192 Knox, Norma Jean — 122, 197 Kohake, Tammy Sue — 1 4, 155 Lake, Carolyn Lynn — 200, 122 Lamar, Lamilla Raye — 112, 176, 181 Lamon, Deborah Sue — 1 55, 124 Lamon, Coach James — 53 Land, Diane— 1 12 Land, Tammy — 26, 181, 130, 139 Lane, Penny — 1 5, 1 04, 1 1 4, 155,32 Lane, Robbye — 1 92, 78 Langley, Lynn — 192 Langston, Mitchell Lankford, Mary Jo — 2 1 4, 30, 42, 124,242 Lawes, Carlene — 192 Lawhorn, Cassandra — 113, 181, 122 Lawson, Delaina — 192 Lawson, Dion Patrick — 15, 155, 122 Lawson, Earl Howard — 200 Lawson, Fara — 221 Lawson, Karen — 192, 122 Lawson, Melissa Terese — 105, 181 Lawson, Reynold — 192 Lawson, Robin Dana — 181 Lawson, Terry Lee Lay, Robbie Louise — 200, 238, 122 Leake, Bryan Douglass — 1 5, 155 Lee, Clarence — 192 Lee, Joseph Scon — 1 4 Lee, Rita Gale — 155,82, 172 Legg, Don — 214,236 Leggett, Cynthia — 200 Lewis, Lisa Carol — 181 Lewis, Vicki Jo — 155, 14 Library Club— 113 Lieberman, David — 15, 155, 1 26, 1 74 Lively, Misty Dawn — 192 Lockhart, Greg — 110, 192, 132, 135 Lockhart, Jennifer— 181, 129 Lockhart, Lori Ann — 1 5, 1 55, 124 Lockhart. Mark Jeff — 1 55, 252 Lockhart, Robert Tim Lockhart, Wilbur — 221 Lollar, James — 214 Lollar, Kimberly Lollar, Marian — 108,212, 214,42 Looser, Nellie — 105, 110, 181,252 Lothenore, Laura Ann — 26, 27, 155, 119, 129 Love, Lisa Gail — 14,26, 155, 1 24, 1 29 Lovett, Michael — 1 10, 200 Lovett, Mike— 192, 128 Lovvron, Evelyn Deneine — 1 1 2, 200 Lum, George — 192, 84, 85 Lyie, Gena — 1 30 Lyie, Jeffrey — 192 Lynn, Anna Mane — 192 Lynn, Diana — 105, 192,93, 129 Lyons, Barry— 192 M Maddox, James Edward — 181,42 Maddox, Jerry- 211,214 Maddox, Tee — 1 78 Madison, Robert Gland, Jr. — 182 Madison, Tammy — 1 92, 1 22 Madrigal Dinner — 7, 8 Majorettes- 136, 137 Makemson, Jeffrey — 200 Makemson, Pamela Denise — 181 Manasco, Terra Leigh — 108, 180, 181, 127,98 Mann, Kimberly Ann — 200 Mann, Timothy — 192 Mann, Tracie— 192, 117, 122, 139,242 Marchbank, Molly — 192, 129 Marchbank, Susan — 113 Markham, Penny Arlene — 110, 181 Martin, Bonnie — 192 Martin, James Ann — 215, 127 Martin, Terrell — 200, 123 Martinkey, Douglas Martz, Carl Destry — 192 Mason, Cynthia — 12, 192 Mason, Sharon Reneell — 181,75,89 Mason, Vivian Gale — 1 55, 169 Math Club— 111 Mathis, John Eddie — 186, 200,201,94 Mathis, Robert Lynn — 178 Maturo, Kimberly Irene — 5, 181, 129 May, Gerson — 221 May, Robert Alan— 15, 110, 111, 155,30, 116 Mayenscheine, Kenneth R. — 156 Mayhall, Bonnie Gay— 112, 181, 128 Mayhall, Carroll — 25, 112, 192, 129 McAdams, Barry — 192, 197 McAdams, Jeffrey — 14, 102, 115, 156, 169,41, 116 McAdams, John Cecil McAdams, Sandra Lynn — 14, 107, 156 McCain, Timothy — 156 McCaleb, Lynn — 15, 104, 106, 156, 160, 124, 126, 129 McCarty, Richard — 90 McCauley, Kimberly — 14, 115, 156, 173,46 McCauley, Tonya Lorene — 180, 181 McClendon, Bobby Dean — 182 McClendon, Rhonda — 192 McCluskey, Trenton Jerome — 114, 156 McCray, George — 1 92, 200 McCray, Greggory — 123 McCrory, Kim — 130 McDaniel, Jorn Gladys McDavid, Vicky— 14, 159 McDonald, Billy Ray — 123 McDonald, Cathy — 33 McDonald, Haward — 202 McDonald, Michael — 54, 57, 60,61, 182, 184 McDonald, Tim Lee — 202 McElroy, Mary McElroy, Rebecca — 14, 106, 108, 156, 118, 119, 126, 173 McGee, Frances — 14, 156 McGee, Ira — 94 McGee, Sheila Denise — 182 McGough, Tammy — 113, 192,233, 119 McKellar, Tom — 182, 192 McLain, Jimmy — 202, 123 McLean, James Joseph — 182, 123,236, 128 McLean, Margaret McLemore, Earnest — 202, 94 McLemore, Bubba — 15, 59, 60,61, 157, 172,228,89, 87 McMillan, Tern — 15, 157,44 McNeal, James Gene — 1 5, 115, 157 McNealey, James — 1 05, 2 1 5 McNiese, James — 57 McPherson, Lon — 15, 102, 103, 111, 157, 116,98 Meacham, Steven Chris — 53, 59, 60, 1 57 Meacham, Tim — 14, 1 92, 89 Meadows, Michael Curtis — 15, 107, 157,74,89,88 Medders, William Michael — 14 Medlock, Vincent — 57, 62, 215,32,42,90,97 Mermoud, Dominique — 112 Miller, Lisa Miskelly, Jimmy — 1 15, 182 Moon, Mike — 1 92 Mooney, Dayron — 192 Moore, Emmett — 130 Moore, Lynda — 7, 214,215 Moore, Sheila Anne — 182 Moore, Tammie — 202 Morgan, Lisa Renefe — 180, 183 Morris, Butch — 94 Morris, Christopher — 202 Morris, Donna Michelle — 15, 114, 157, 174 Morris, James — 202 Morris, Susan Morrison, Pat — 215, 233, 89, 46 Morrison, Robin Lynn — 183, 118, 119,129 Morrow, Travis — 202 Morton, Yvonne — 1 10, 202, 130 Mosley, Dudley — 14, 157 Mosley, Shelia Elisha — 15, 157,46 Mucanless, Mike — 130 Mullins, Angela Darlene — 183, 122 Murray, Amy — 1 5, 1 57, 1 70 Murray, Greggory — 192 Murray, John Murray, McBridge Murray, Monica Jo — 202 Murray, Scott — 202, 94 Murray, Sharon Jean — 168 Myers, Captain — 247 Myers, Cassandra Lee — 183, 130, 139 Myers, Darlene — 192, 117, 119 Myers, Denise — 202 Myers, David Myers, Greg Phillip — 202 Myers, Lynda Myers, Melissa Gaye — 14, 157,44 Myers, Michael Scott — 1 4, 59,60, 157,43, 124, 170, 128,80 Myers, Sandra Gaye — 14, 1 58, 38 Myhand, Sherri — 15, 158 Myhand, Susan — 192, 129 N Naramore, James Dennis — 3, 14,63,65,66,68,69,97, 158, 173 Naramore, Susan — 192 National Honor Society — 102, 103 Neal, Melissa Dawn — 1 92, 122 Neal, Stephanie Ann — 1 5, 107, 158, 169,46 Nelson, DawnCarlile— 158 Nelson, James Eric — 183 Newman, Jeff — 215, 123 Newman, Martha — 215,42, 228 Nguyen, Anh Ngoc — 203 Nichols, Cheryl — 183, 129 Nichols, David — 202, 94, 1 23 Nicklaus, Melissa Lynn — 183, 118 Nicklaus, Missie — 14, 1 1 1, 114, 158, 116, 124 Nix, Chris — 202, 195 Nix, Julia Ann— 183 Nix, Kimberly — 192 Nix, Morns— 105,215 Nix, Pamela Jane — 1 83 Nix, Wendy — 202 Norris, Andy — 130 Norris, Cindy — 202, 252 Norris, Gary — 15 Index 261 Index Norris, Jeffrey — 1 92 Norris, William Gary Northrop, Ken — 202 Northrop, Kim — 192, 238, 119,129 Nuss, Regina — 4, 1 5, 72, 158,37 Office Staff— 104 Oliver, Cynthia Denise — 14, 158 0 ' Marv,Wade — 183, 34 O ' Rear, Sherry Darlene — 183 O ' Rear, Tammy Renea — 26, 115, 183 Overton, James Curtis — 1 5, 102, 158 Owen, Angelia Ruth — 14, 25, 106, 158, 118, 119, 124, 126,175, 129 Padgett, Stephanie — 202 Page, Tammie Denicce — 183,37,82, 120 Painter, Cindy — 192 Panter, Jason Richard — 183, 120, 135 Panter, Morris Lee — 1 5, 69, 111, 158,254, 116,97, 128,242 Parascando, Toinette — 192 Parker, Jerry Lee — 1 5, 1 1 5, 158 Parker, Joyce — 1 92 Parker, Penny Marie — 1 78, 179 Parnell, Jeff — 183 Parrish, Charles Parrish, Denise Ann — 168, 183 Parrish, Kim — 130 Parrish, Pritt — 192 Parrish, Willard Wayne — 183 Pasco, Judy — 195 Patanella, Joseph Richard — 20, 183 Patanella, Rita — 130, 137, 192 Pate, Danny Ray — 183 Pate, David— 114 Pate, Jeff — 7, 15,59, 158, 43,116 Pate, William Thomas — 183 Patilla, Randy Brian — 183 Patrick, Deborah— 183 Patrick, Karen — 202 Patrick, Leigh — 1 58 Patrick, Linnie Cole — 14, 56, 59,60,61, 158, 167, 173 Patridge, George — 2 1 5, 1 30, 135 Patridge, John — 1 92, 1 1 7, 130, 135 Patridge, Linda — 14, 159, 116, 118, 124, 130, 131 Patridge, Stephen — 202, 130, 135 Patton, Pamela — 105, 192, 129 Patton, Winfred — 209 Paulk, Donna Kae — 14, 159 Pearce, Gregory Dean — 1 4, 159, 175,80,44 Pearce, Steven — 178, 192 Pearce, Susan Caroline — 183,81 Pearce, Terilyn Mae — 1 83 Peck, Cindy— 192 Pendley, Earlene — 1 92 Pendley, Sue— 194 Penhale, Jim— 183,99 Pennington, James — 202, 239, 128 Pep Club — 129 Perry, Keith Perry, Tina Michelle — 1 5, 102, 114, 116, 159 Peter, John Eric — 41, 115, 183 Peters, Kitty Lynn — 1 10, 156, 120, 121, 130, 131 Peterson, David — 159 Pharris, Dawn — 198, 202, 75,74,89, 129 Pharris, Denise — 82, 194, 84 Pharris, Kimberly Phillips, John — 202, 94, 123 Phillips, Timothy — 202 Pierce, Janice Pierce, Karen Yvonne — 22, 202, 122 Pierce, Leshane Pierce, Waddell Franklin — 14, 159 Pike, Christopher Scott — 115, 183 Pike, James — 194 Pitts, Richard Jefferson — 1 5, 159, 123 Plunkett, Debra Annette — 15, 160 Plyler, Kimberly — 1 19, 194 Plyer, Robin Ren — 122, 183 Poe, Jon Russell — 182, 183, 253 Poe, Mary Frances Pope, Alan Keith — 94, 202, 84 Pope, Tern Kay — 14, 1 10, 111, 112, 120, 124, 160 Posey, Anthony Scott — 53, 55,57, 183, 77,78 Powell, Clarence Scott — 183, 243 Prescott, Stevie Lee — 1 5, 1 60 Price, Wayne— 194 Prince, Michael — 194, 84 Prince, Ronnie — 130 Pruitt. Terry- 194 Puckett, Connie Michelle — 183 Pugh, Joe— 160 Pulliam, Beth Anne— 14, 18, 24,35, 111, 116, 124, 160, 1 29, 1 70 Pulliam, Rhonda — 194, 129 Pumphrey, Donna — 110, 130,202 Quest Club— 124, 125 Ouill and Scroll — 106 Quillen, Jeffrey — 189, 194 Guillen, Terry — 130,202, 203 Raines, Robert Ratnes, Wesley — 194 Randolph, Mary Elizabeth — 14, 160 Ransom, Delores — 1 22, 21 6 Rawls, Areatha — 194 Rawls, James Donald — 14, 160,242 Ray, William David — 1 4, 1 3 1 , 135, 160 Reamsma, Cynthia — 113, 194 Redmill, Bonnie — 42, 216, 217 Reed, Robbin Elizabeth — 120, 183 Reeves, Steve — 1 4, 59, 1 94 Reeves, Steven Larry — 160, 179 Reeves, Tim — 194 Renfroe, Lori Ann — 183 Reynolds, Joe — 194 Rhodes, Thomas — 201, 202 Richardson, Carol — 15, 71, 72,73, 104, 108, 124, 142, 144, 161, 170, 128, 129 Richardson, Dewayne — 117, 194 Richardson, Mark — 194, 195, 197,84 Richardson, Susan — 104, 194 Richey, Cynthia Dawn — 104, 120, 183 Richey, Tina — 130, 202, 129 Ridley, Sherri — 130 Ridley, Izette — 33, 120, 138, 194 Rifle Corps — 138 Riley, Cynthia Denise — 1 5, 114, 161,251 Robbins, Robbie — 105, 194 Roberts, Alan — 11,90, 117, 194, 128 Roberts, Billy Roberts, Junior Roberts, Scott — 194 Roberts, Skip — 14,43,53, 57,58,59,60,61, 108, 109, 116, 124, 142, 144, 161, 172,78, 128,48 Roberts, Tracy Robertson, David — 1 10, 194 Robertson, Vicki Lynn — 1 5, 115, 116, 161, 135 Robinson, Belinda — 202 Robinson, Elgin — 7, 183 Robinson, James — 194 Robinson, Jimmy — 202 Robinson, Lummie — 92, 209 Robinson, Myria — 212, 215 Robinson, Ralph— 15, 161, 231 Robinson, Susan Lynn — 183 Rodgers, Archie — 90, 194 Rogers, Curtis — 194 Robers, Marie Elizabeth — 183 Roland, Michael — 94, 202, 89 Rollo, Lesa Jo — 183 Ross, Aretha — 92, 93, 129 Ross, Chris — 183 Rowe, Tina — 14 Royster, Steve — 183 Rucker, Terry — 101 Rumley, Skip— 194 Runyan, Belynda — 15,111, 130, 131, 161 Runyan, Mar|orie — 1 10, 194 Russell, Cynthia Ann — 15, 102, 105, 101, 116, 168 Russell, Martha — 75, 202, 89 Russell, Tammy — 168, 194 Rutledge, Charles Rutledge, David — 202 Rutledge, John — 183,89 Rutledge, Karen - 124 ■14, 161, Rutledge, Sonya — 3, 14, 1 16, 124, 130, 131, 136, 137, 161 9 Saddler, Ann — 216 Salmon, Traci Karen — 14, 24,27, 106,37, 124, 126, 161, 167, 174 Salter, Tammy — 110, 119, 120, 130, 139, 183 Sanderson, Diana — 71, 104, 108, 176, 183, 184, 128, 129 Sandim, Caria — 178, 183, 120, 105 Sanford, Celia Rochelle — 14, 130, 131, 139, 161 Sanford, Judy — 122, 194 Sanford, Lewis — 107, 117, 120, 194 Sanford, Teresa — 168 Sargent, Bobby — 120, 130, 194 Sasser, John — 32, 110.215, 216 Satterfield, Brenda — 12, 15, 161, 169 Satterfield, Karon — 194 Satterfield, Greg — 194 Satterfield, Dar I — 250 Satterfield, Nathaniel — 20, 183 Savage, Mary Ben — 25, 202, 205, 128, 129 Sawtelle, Fred — 161,252 Sawtelle, Michael — 194 Sawyer, Chris — 57, 36, 108, 183,78,79 Sayer, Lisa — 202 Scheile, Scon — 123, 183, 236 Schlitt, Grace — 126, 183, 81 Schultz, Joseph — 216 Schumacher, Phil — 62, 67, 69,217,76, 78,97 Science Club — 110 Scott, Kelly — 94, 202, 89 Scott, Mike— 194, 197,89 Scon, Sandy— 183 Scott, Tern— 14, 110, 161 Scott, Wendell — 202 Scott, Wesley — 1 94 Scott, Wilhe — 53, 55, 59, 178 Scurry, Joseph — 183 Scurry, Lionel — 202 Scale, John — 202 Seales, Lisa — 194 Seales, William O ' Neal — 183, 160 Seals, Scon — 94 Seel, Dawn— 115, 163,82 Self, Samuel — 204 Self, Vicki Lee — 120, 183 Shattuck, Lorraine Shaver, Kimberly Ann — 14, 162 Shaw, Ralph Eugene — 1 5, 102, 106, 110, 111, 162, 221,30, 116, 121, 124, 126, 131, 133, 135 Shaw, Vernon — 221 Sherer, Audra Leona — 1 4, 115, 162 Sherer, Bob — 221 Sherer, Brenda — 212,217 Sherer, Carol Lynn — 14, 24, 102, 104, 108, 111, 162, 30,40, 116, 119, 124, 174, 129 Sherer, Chris — 94 Sherer, David — 204 Sherer, David — 194 Sherer, G. A —15, 56, 59, 60, 162 Sherer, Harry— 124 Sherer, John Sherer, Larry — 194 Sherer, Mahalia — 108, 198, 204,238,93, 120, 129 Sherer, Patricia — 1 4, 1 02, 104, 111, 115, 162, 124,45 Sherer, Phillip— 183 Sherer, Sonya Dee — 204, 122 Sherer, Susan — 194, 197, 92, 117 Sherer, Terry Lynn — 204, 80 Sherer, Yvonne — 1 1 4, 1 62, 45 Short, Candie — 204 Short, Dawn — 204 Short, Pam — 15,24, 104, 163, 119, 124, 171, 129,45 Shubert, Jeff — 204 Shubert, Melissa — 184, 126 Shubert, Mike — 184 Shubert, Russ — 184 Shumate, Lisa — 184 Simko, Joe — 194 Simmons, Gina — 184 Simmons, Leigh — 194, 82 Simmons, Suzette — 194 Sims, Kelvin —204, 130 Sims, Melissa — 130 Sisk, David — 204 Sivley, Paul — 204 Skinner, Lori — 204 Sl ate, Tim— 163,45 Sloan, Jeff — 163, 234, 235 Smith, Bryan — 123 Smith, Cynthia — 75 Smith, Darlene— 163 Smith, David Brian — 14, 59, 102, 106, 108,40,43, 116, 127, 175,55, 103, 109, 111, 163, 167, 142,99, 128 Smith, Debra — 110, 113, 189, 194, 129 Smith, Donna — 1 13, 194, 32 Smith, Donna Kay —12,1 07, 163, 124 Smith, George Gregory — 18, 115, 163, 124 Smith, Hugh— 204, 94, 89 Smith, Jack — 14, 102, 106, 111, 163,30,43, 116, 124, 126, 172,80,96 Smith, Joe — 94 Smith, Kenneth — 194 Smith, Kevin — 184, 37, 250 Smith, Ken— 193, 194, 128 Smith, Samantha — 204, 89 Smith, Sandra — 1 94 Smith, Sandra Kate — 194 Smith, Stella — 194 Smith, Steven — 204, 94 Smith, Ted— 194, 197,89, 88 Smith, Timothy- 168 Smith, Timothy Keith — 1 5, 115, 163,46 Smith, Timothy Wade Smith, Wilham — 34 Smothers, James Snoddy, Bonita — 21 7, 219 Snow, Beniamin Eugene — 123 Songer, Dr Bob— 123,97 Songer, Bobby — 1 4, 59, 60, 163,220,221, 171 262 Index Spain, Timothy — 1 4, 1 1 5, 163,45 Sparks, Chuck — 160 Sparks, Craig — 185, 123 Sparks, James — 8, 2 1 0, 2 1 7, 238, 120, 121 Sparks, Jan— 1 15, 185 Sparks, Karen — 194, 197 92, 129 Sparks, Kathy — 185, 81 Sparks, Russell — 185 Spates, Gerald — 94 Spates, Pamela — 194 197 75, 117, 118, 130, 139,89 Stafford, Lori Lynn — 15 102 106, 108, 109, 111, 163, 164, 116, 118, 129 Stallings, Danny — 217 Standeffer, Tani — 104 163 234,82, 124,89,86 Stanford, Steve — 185,99 Stanger, John — 14, 1 15, 163 Steadman, Amy — 196 117 118 Steadman, Tina — 115 168 185 Steadman, Vicky Renee Steele, Chris — 94 Steele, Kathy — 204 Steele, Ken — 94 Steele, Sandy Steclmon, Karen — 108, 186 196 Stevens, Sandra — 204 Stewart, Anthony — 163 Stewart, Phillip— 196 Stewart, Reginald — 201, 204 252. 94 Stewart, Tina Rowe — 105 115, 164 Stewart, Tommy — 125 Stivener, George — 196 Stonecypher, Cindy — 124 Stonecypher, Randy — 94 Stovall, Bret — 1 96 Stover, Greg — 94 Stover, James Timothy — 1 5 111,164,116,120,131 134 Stover, Randy — 1 10 Studdard, Joel Sluddard, IHary Alice — 217 219 Studdard, Phillip — 191 196 117,131 Student Council — 108, 109 Swafford, f ary Swann, Robert — 2, 196 Swindle, Anna Beth — 204 130 Swindle, Henry Earl — 15, 164 Tallant, Debra L — 14, 102 111, 115, 164, 116, 124 Talley, Kelly Renee — 201 122 Talley, Tammy — 1 85 Tate, t arty— 1 10, 185 Tate, fVlichael Theodore — 15 114,115,164,124,128 Tatum, Cedric Ray — 202 204 Tatum, Charles Clyde — 1 4 164 Tatum, Guy Alan — 204 Tarsitano, Barbara Taylor, Deborah Jean — 164 Taylor, Gene Gregory — 1 4 110, 124, 164, 174, 128, 242 Taylor, Lonadru — 105, 122 130, 139, 185 Taylor, Marlene — 185, 129 Taylor, Rebecca Lynn — 130, 204 Taylor, Richard Keith — 165 Taylor, Russell Wayne — 1 4 165, 184 Tedford, Sharon — 1 19, 196 Tedford, Randall O ' Neal— 15 108, 113, 115, 165 TennisTeam — 80, 81 Terrell, Jeffrey — 74 Terry, Donna — 191 Terry, Julie — 185 Terry, Paula Rene — 110, 119, 118, 122, 138, 185 Thomas, Cynthia Thomas, Henry Thomas, Junior — 8, 196 Thomas, Sadie — 1 03, 2 1 7, 46 Thomas, Sonya — 1 96 Thompson, Abby — 204 Thompson, Kimberlie — 130, 204 Thorne, Larry — 185, 38 Thorne, Patty — 2 1 0, 2 1 7, 42 Thorne, Rebecca — 124, 196, 119 Tice, Ben — 196, 128 Tidwell, Cathy Lynn Tidwell, John — 196 Tidwell, Ken — 185, 36 40 127,80, 128 Tinker, Pam — 185 Todd, Bonita Todd, Jonathan — 196, 190 Todd, Sherrae — 196, 35, 72 129 Thompkins, Rita Joy — 204 Townley, Ralph Track Team — 86, 87, 88, 89 Travis, Charles — 14, 165, 178 Travis, Floyd — 185 Travis, H lary — 185, 122 Travis, Willie — 196,33 Treadway, Melenda — 204 130 Trotter, Jackie — 15, 165, 116,49 Trussell, John Charles — 1 65 169, 15,209 Trussell, Lorefta — 204 Tubbs, Tern— 10, 14, 165 118 Tucker, Beth — 3, 23, 108 217,218, 120, 121 Tucker, Lisa — 185, 238 Tucker, Robert — 207 Tune, Tony Chris — 1 4, 1 02 110, 111, 165, 116, 170, 80, 243 Turner, Anna Ruth Turner, Eric Scott Turner, Jerry — 204 Turner, Lola Kay — 202, 204 Tyler, Angela — 196, 33 Underwood, Keith — 196 Underwood, Kyle — 14, 165, 123 Underwood, Richard — 204, 94 Underwood, William Uptain, Joy— 178, 185, 119 Upton, Gail — 81 Upton, Pat — 218, 98, 81 Upton, Theresa — 113, 169, 196,41, 117, 119 Ursey, James Vandercamp, Donnie — 136 Vandiver, James — 209 VICA— 114, 115 Viking Staff — 126 Vincent, Phyllis — 185, 130 Vines, Karen — 14,102 111 162,165,116,120,121 Vintson, Tonya — 105, 1 10 185, 122, 130, 138, 129 Volleyball — 82, 83 w u Underwood, Betsy — 185, 75 118, 120,236,84, 129 Underwood, Frankye — 111 210,218 Underwood, Harold — 111 185,35,36 Wade. Freddie— 165. 134 Wade, Paula — 212, 218, 42 Waid, Carole Waid, Forrest — 185 Waid, Ivlarti- 185 Waid, Sandra — 14, 165 Waid, Wanda— 15, 165 Wakefield, Janet Denise — 15, 165 Wakefield, Julie — 113 Waldrep, Barbara— 196 Waldrep, Keith — 15, 102 110, 111, 114, 165, 116, 120.242. 121, 124 Walker, Deborah — 122 Walker, Tern — 185, 182, 35 81 Wallace, Annie — 185, 75 74 89 Wallace, Carol — 196,233 Wallace, Marty — 185, 184 Wallace, Michael — 196 Walls, Claudia — 104, 196 233 Walton, Blake— 196 Walton, Cupid — 130 Walton, Deborah — 14, 102, 106, 111, 119, 127, 166, 118, 124 Ward, Sharon Denise — 166 Warren, Rhonda — 7, 204 238 Watkins, Brian — 204, 123 Watkins, Tonja — 204 Watson, Cindy — 204, 239 1 30, 89 Watson, Cynthia — 105, 196, 75 Watson, Davtd Watson, Dion Patrick — 185 Watson, Tern — 196, 198 123 Wans, Roger Webb, Amanda — 104, 196 120, 129 Webb, Jo Elaine — 15, 166 Webb, Raymond — 1 96 Welch, Cafonzo — 204, 205 94,95 Weldon, Jimmie — 196, 89 Weldon, Lynn — 15, 166 Wells, Cindie Anne— 105 185,239 Wells, Terena Jeanne — 14 104, 105, 166, 119, 124, 175, 129 Wells, Timothy Edward — 1 4 166 West, Andy— 114, 185 West, Hank — 243 West, Randy — 90, 195, 196 West, Sandy — 3, 105, 185 118, 130, 136, 137 West, Tony Westbrook, Dewayne — 1 78 185 Wheeler, Donna — 209 Wheeler, John Paul — 15, 110, 166, 116, 120, 121, 124, 130, 131,47, 132. 135 Wheeler, Willodone — 209 Whitlaker, Brad — 94 Whittaker, Todd — 108 176 185, 184,89 White, Lynn — 185 White, Jeff — 196, 78 White, Penny— 127, 185 White, Sarah Joyce — 105 212,218 Whitt, Janice — 196 Whin, Jeffrey — 186, 196 Whin, Oscar — 196 Whin, Seredia Faye — 185 Wideman, Debbie Jean Wiggins, Wendall — 185 Wileman, David Wilkerson, Michael — 185 236 Williams, Abe— 130 Williams, Alan— 112, 120 123, 135, 196 Williams, Angel — 82, 204, 89 Williams, Anna — 130, 204 Williams, Connie — 196 Williams, David— 123 Williams, Debra — 204 Williams, Eleanor — 42, 122 218 Williams, Greg — 90, 196 Williams, James Williams, John Williams, Julia — 196 Williams, Karen — 105, 185 Williams, Kenneth — 201 Williams, Libbie — 196 Williams, Marcus — 196 Williams, Michael— 117, 130 135, 196 Williams, Michael Paul — 1 5, 53,59,60, 166, 167, 79, 175 Williams, Nancy — 196 Williams, Pamela Gail— 15, 166 Williams, Raymond Williams, Tern Ann — 122 Williams, Zachary— 196 Williamson, Kenneth — 166 Williamson, Myra Suzanne — 185 Wilson, Alice Wilson, Donald— 196 Wilson, Ginger — 196 Wilson, James Wilson, Jeanena — 202, 204 Wilson, Julie — 204 Wilson, Robbie — 94 Wilson, Robert Allen — 14 115, 166 Wilson, William Scott — 1 5 59, 166 Windham, Lisa Joan — 1 85 Wingate, Eugene — 198 Winn, Tracey — 1 2, 204, 89 Wint, Charles— 196 Wise, James Carl — 204 Wise, Jeffrey Leon — 185 Wise, Kenneth Carlton — 185 Wise, Lisa— 196 Witcher, Brian — 114, 185 253 Witherspoon, Laura — 74, 75, 196,89 Wilson, Robbie — 204 Wolfe, Harry — 6, 55,185 Wolfe, Pam— 1 13, 130, 135 185 Wood, Randy— 185, 78 Woodard, Bruce Wayne — 204, 123 Woodard, Tammy Lynn Woodley, Martha Jane — 14 1 66, 1 68 Woodley, Mike — 110, 185 Woodley, Rodney Wayne — 15, 166 Woods, Angela — 33, 189 196 Woods, Barry — 76, 78 Woods, Debra Annette — 15 166 Woods, German — 167 Woods, Jeff — 94 Woods, James Alonzo — 204 Woods, Sandra — 110, 117, 196 Woodson, Patsy — 14, 82, 83, 167,206 Wooten, Dewayne — 23 196 80 Wooten. Gena — 34, 75, 108, 118, 127, 176, 184, 185, 89, 128, 129 Wright, Alice Ann — 108, 198 204 Wright, Brenda — 122, 196 Wright, Janet Ann — 1 5, 1 04, 123, 125, 119, 167, 129 Wright, Robbie Dian e — 14 41, 107, 115, 167 Wright, Ronald Dee — 198 204, 252 Wright, Sandra Joyce — 185 Yates, Elizabeth — 218 Yeager, Scon James — 14, 167, 173 Yeager, Todd— 196, 197 Yelverton, Robert — 74, 127. 185,89, 128 Young, Bill— 108, 123, 204, 205 Young, Heidi— 176, 184. 185, 126,89, 129 Young, Kitty — 3, 115. 130. 136, 137, 185, 128 Young, Lester Young, William Edward — 15, 55,59,60, 108, 167, 198 Zelinko, Allen — 236 Zelinko, Kevin — 94, 204. 205, 76, 78 Zuck, RickiJill — 92, 204, 205. 1 28, 1 29 Autographs 264 l.iSm: