West Charlotte High School - Lion Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1968 volume:

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We have attempted to captivate many of those memories in this volume of THE LION. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. Dedication . Administration. Faculty . Seniors . Juniors . Sophomores. Activities. Organizations . Athletics. Queens . Snapshots . Advertisements. Faculty Statistics . Senior Statistics . . 1 . 6 .10 .12 .24 .56 .76 .90 114 128 140 156 164 172 176 5 Dedicated to In sincere respect for her loyalty, subtle tact, and perceptive under¬ standing, the senior class dedicates the 1968 LION to Miss Lois B. Fitts. Miss Fitts uses the overhead projector to teach her class. Miss Fitts points out the steps to programming in data process¬ ing. Miss Fitts is starting the 85 Collator to sort cards. FIRST STEP TO PROGRAMMING FLOWCHARTING- WPUT OUTPUT PROCESSING decision _DR start They unlock the door of knowledge 8 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Whew! The stress and strain of being a high school principal. “Permission granted, 1 am certainly pleased that you girls have justified and organized your plans in black and white. Yes, yes-it is all right.” 10 11 John A. Barbee Biology and Senior Science Mrs. Evelyn P. Beiderbeck Home Economics Opening these doors is like opening the doors of the future” Mrs. Marjorie R. Belton Counselor Mrs. Laura W. Bell English 10 Oscar W. Bidgood Driver Education Mrs. Emma C. Bogle World History Miss Alma Blake Physical Education Alphonso W. Blake World History 12 Mrs. Margaret C. Booker English 12 Horace B. Caple Dramatics - Speech Miss Annie Bowers French Mrs. Marian W. Campbell Home Economics Percell R. Bowser Biology It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.” Mrs. Blanche H. Cassidy World History Joseph C. Champion School Counselor Clifton Collins Psychology - Economics 13 Joseph E. Colston Algebra - Math Mrs. Elizabeth S. Dixon Reading John T. Crawford Physical Education Miss Gloria A. Dafford Business Education Willie E. Dunham T ailoring Mrs. Phillestine Dunlap Distributive Education Robert L. Ellis Spanish Walter C. Erwin Mathematics Mrs. Clotelle M. Fisher Special Education 14 Miss Lois B. Fitts Data Processing Henry L. Hawkins Geometry Mrs. Evelyn D. Floyd English 12 Miss Barbara B. Funderburke Distributive Education John L. Holloway Orchestra Mrs. Mary S. Hughes Mathematics John C. Johnson Driver Education Cedric H. Jones English 11 Mrs. Mattie 1 Kearney Business Education 15 Miss Randy Kennington General Business Mrs. Clarissy C. Knox Home Economics William B. Lindsay English 10 Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.” T. Marion Martin Physical Education Mrs. Annie McDonald Librarian Harold C. McLean Industrial Arts Charles A. McCullough Physical Education E. Wesley McNair Chemistry and Physics 16 Miss Shirley A. Mills English 12 Miss Lilliesteen Moore Cosmetology Mrs. Joy E. Nichols World History Mrs. Lecora L. Mobley English 12 Mrs. Shirley F. Moore French Mrs. G. G. Moore Biology ' They hold the keys to this lock . . . Education.” L. Augustus Paige Band Mrs. Gertrude Pearson Chemistry 17 Miss Jacqueline A. Pharr Biology Miss Hortense N. Reid Music Miss Isabel Reid Bible Mrs. Henrietta S. Rhedrick English 11 Miss Martha E. Riddick Librarian Miss Mertye Rice Spanish and Humanities Francis L. Roberts Physical Education Mrs. Jeanne L. Rorie Algebra - Trigonometry Marvin B. Rorie Distributive Education 18 Odis A. Rousseau History and Sociology Charles W. Sanders English 10 Claude E. Saunders Driver Education Joseph W. Scott Commercial Dietetics Miss June Smith English 10, 11 and French Miss Kathleen Smith English 10 Mrs. Mary P. Spivey Mathematics Mrs. Lucinda R. Sullivan Biology James M. Taylor Cooperative Office Occupations 19 Joseph Tisdale United States History Mrs. Barbara T. Tucker Art William T. Watermann Industrial Arts Joseph F. Towns History and Photography Miss Gloria A. Traylor Business F.ducation Melvin L. Wall Industrial Cooperative Training Mrs. Louella Watson United States History Mrs. Ethic P. Watermann Physical Education Mrs. Ina B. Wiles English 10 20 William H. Yongue Chemistry Mrs. Margaretta R. Young Geometry and Algebra Robert G. Yount United States History Seated. Mrs. J. M. Rorie, Miss June Smith, Mrs. Joy E. Nichols, Miss Kathleen Smith, Miss S. Mills, Mrs. G. G. Moore, Mrs. Hazeline P Alexander. Standing: Mr. Alphonso W. Blake, Mr. Joseph A. Tisdale, Mrs. Henrietta A. Rhedrick, Mrs. Barbara 1 Tucker, Miss Randy J Kennington, Mrs. Philistine Dunlap, Miss Annie 1 . Bowers. Mrs. Shirkv F. Moore, Mr. Henry L. Hawkins, Mrs. Margaretta R. Young. 21 Mrs. Lois Graham Mrs. Frances Mark Financial Secretary Records Secretary Mrs. Hazeline Alexander Secretary to Librarians Mrs. Martha Parks Secretary to Principal Mrs. Evelyn N. Redic Secretary to Counselors During a busy day, Mrs. Parks and Ethel Anderson take time to relieve the pressure with a little laughter. 22 A cheerful Mrs. Redic is always on hand to help a student in need. Cafeteria Staff The cafeteria staff under the supervision of Mrs. Mitchell effeciently plans and carries out the school lunch program. Maintenance Staff Mrs. Ethel Vaughn, Mr. Willie Robertson, Mr. John Little, Mr. Ernest Williams, and Mr. George Lewis 23 Your future lies through these doors 24 ' 9}liyyJ JuuJlJL Ly au 4 y tO 4 y ' Otu J UzJ y b$Myj, ty $AjJJy d2 y u y Xj j C yy ooly yyuyjcy tyy yy aj y 7 A - Ly y t . j(__y Oyy J jtuy puu Jb LtyCOb ZMy ' y K yJtL SENIORS 25 Linda Hairston, Vice President; Wayne Alexander, Parliamentarian; Charles Brooks, Treasurer; Janice Benson, Secretary; R eginald A. Thompson, President. Senior Officers Ethel Anderson, Barbara Williams, Marilyn Johnson, Sylvia McGriff, Reginald A. Thompson, Zachary Hill, Reginald Thompson, Hubert Morrison, Diane Evans, Toussaint Holland, Howard Boger, Fred Kennedy, Wayne Friday, Ronald Bailey. Homeroom Officers 26 Sheila Allen Ethel Anderson Beverly Anthony Brenda Anthony Catherine Anthony Walter Audrey Sonya Autrey Percilla Bailey Ronald Bailey Gail Barber Senior Class Senior Betty Bauknight Elsie Baxter Lucille Belk Deborah Bell Sandra Belton Willie Belton Janice Benson Katrina Black Tyronia Blackmon Wilma Blakeney Janee Blue Howard Boger Roderick Blake Lillie Blackmon 28 Class Joyce Bolden Deborah Bost Carol Boulware Jerry Bracey Elizabeth Brewer Shirley Bridges Debra Bright Charles Brooks Dorothy Brooks Lomax Brooks Anne Brown Loma Brown Loretta Brown Pasquelina Brown 29 Senior Willie Brown Patricia Buggs Betty Burch Brenda Byers Melvina Bynum Ellen Caldwell George Caldwell Sandra Caldwell Larry Calloway Ronald Calloway Eugene Campbell Larry Cannon Bernard Carr Jackqueline Carr 30 Class William Casey Joseph Chambers Maxine Champion Patricia Childs Larry Clark Gertrude Clifton Cynthia Clybum Gwendolyn Cochrane Woodrow Collier Brenda Collins James Collins Nettie Collins Rebecca Collins Jesse Cox 31 Senior Brenda Croslin Steven Cunningham Ronnie Cureton Dawn Davidson Anna Davis Mary Davis Myra Davis Adrian Davis Dollene Davidson 32 Class Quincy Davis Willie Davi s Willie Davis Maragret Dawkins Micheal Dawkins John Dewalt Betty Dawson Robert Dean James Demry Jerome Diggs Patricia Diggs Patricia Douglas Cynthia Dunlap Edna Dunlap Senior Sophia Edgerton Ada Edwards Ernest Edgeworth John Edwards LaVerne Ellis Florence Ervin Diane Evans Percival Evans Susie Farris Sherry Faulkner Earl Feaster Fayon Fisher Patsy Fleming Sylvia Fisher Class Estelle Ford Marlene Forston Johnny Forte Delease Frazier Wayne Friday John Gaither Annie Galmon John Gaston Cody Gholston William Givens Ola Goggins Harry Goines Eddie Goode George Gordon 35 Senior kathey Gordon Annie Graham Martha Graham Charles Gray Dorothy Green Rudolph Green Linda Gresham Cheryl Grier Valerie Grier Virpma Gngg Alice Grimes Dorothy Guy Linda Hairston I ranklin Hall 36 Class Curtis Harris Daisy Harris Doris Harris Francine Harris Grace Harris Harriet Harris Ronald Harris Diane Harrison Charles Harvell Lucy Helms Joyce Hemphill Veronica Hemphill Larry Henderson Bernice Hidden 37 Senior Betty Hill Carrie Hill Milton Hill Zachary Hill Delores Hines William Hodge Phillis Hogan Leroy Holland Toussaint Holland V ' • Judy Holman Sarah Horton Shirley Hood Louis Hooper Kay Hoover 38 Class Larry Howard John Howell Shirley Howze Mack Hughes Beverly Hunter Henry Hunter Belinda Huntley Lynetta Huntley Shirley Huntley Brenda Jackson James Jackson Betty Jamerson Cleveland James 39 Senior Bertha Johnson Bertha M. Johnson Barbara Johnson Claudine Johnson Harriette Johnson Johnnie Mae Johnson Kenneth Johnson Marilyn Johnson Robbie Johnson Talvin Johnson William Johnson David Jones Harrell Jones Linwood Jones 40 Class Lonnie Jones Seafus Jones Horacetine Jordan Fred Kennedy William Kennedy Beatrice Killian Stella Kinard Thomas King Mary Kirkpatrick Michael Laney Emma Lanier Dane Leake John Leake Sheila Lewis 41 Senior Leon Lindsay Catherine Liston Catherine Little Betty Livingstone Cora Lockhart Donald Lomax Sheron Long Janet Lucas Sylvia Lynch Johnnye McClain Linda McClelland Claude McClinton Rita McClinton Jerome McCollough 42 Class Ephriam McDaniel Juanita McDonald Saundra McDowell Sylvia McGriff Iris Mclllwain Ronnie Mclllwain Jacqueline McJunkin Jerry MeJunkin Micheal McKinney Woodrow McManus Nellie McMillan Clintess McMoore Vickey McMoore Timothy McMullen 43 Senior Carolyn McNair Larry Mackey Annie Malloy Brenda Mansel Doris Mason Richard Mathews Gregory Maxwell Irving Maxwell Phyllis Means Johnny Meeks Edith Menton Carol Miller Curtis Miller Freddie Miller 44 Class Rosa Miller Vemice Miller Viola Miller Yvonne Miller Fatima Mitchell Henrietta Mobley Claudia Montgomery Larry Montgomery Lucinda Moore Maceo ’ oore Sylvia Moore Acquinetta Morris Hubert Morrison Margaret Mungo 45 Senior Marginell Nash Allen Neal Sandra Neely Dennis Nelson Charles Nichols Reginald Niles Curley Nimmons Nathan Nolley Horace Officer 46 Class Larry Patterson Lynnwood Patterson Willie Patterson Jimmy Pauling Marion Pauling Otis Peay Brenda Pemberton Darlene Pendergrass Delores Pendergrass Barbara Perry Dorothy Pharr Marcia Pharr Brenda Phifer Sylvia Phifer 47 Senior Miriam Phillips Nathaniel Phillips Brenda Porter Vivian Potts Garry Pride Gregory Randolph Floyd Ratliff Jimmy Redic Sondra Reid Gordon Reynolds Janet Rice Gloria Roberts Archie Robertson Fred Robinson 48 Class Jacqueline Robinson Linda Rorie Lucille Royster Wilhelmina Rushing Alice Sadler Renee Shropshire Ann Simmons Charles Simmons Mose Simmons William Simmons 49 Senior Judy Sims Walter Sims Harriette Sloan Lender Smalls Anthony Smith Deborah Smith Milton Smith Ruth Sortor Evelyn Spears Kenyon Spence Alice Stacks Myra Stanley Ronnie Steele Kenneth Stevens 50 Class Linda Sutton Joel Talford Johnny Tarrant Linda Tate Margaret Taylor Dorothy Thomas Janifer Thompson Lillie Thompson Nelson Thompson 51 Senior Patricia Thompson Reginald Thompson Reginald A. Thompson Virginia Thompson Loretta Tidwell Alfred Tillman Gwendolyn Tillman Paula Tillman Barbara Tindal Kaye Tucker Sandra Vance Brenda Walker Kenneth Walker Willie Walker Class Augusta Walls Eddie Ward George Washington Dorothy Watkins Crystale Watt Brenda Watts Brenda Weatherford Price Webber Bernard Weddington Tommy Wells Delores Westbrooks David White Dorothy White Eugene White 53 Hazel White Jacqueline White John H. White John W. White Alice Wiley Barbara Williams Betty Williams Brenda Williams Diane Williams Mayola Williams Sylvia Williams Marion Williams Arthur Wilson Reginald Wilson 54 In Memoriam Ruby Fatima Mitchell 1950 - 1967 55 Tis pleasant, sure, to see the the doors in sight.” 56 JUNIORS 57 Junior Class Officers: Karen Davis, President; Rayford Means, Treasurer; Dorothy Shipman, Parliamentarian;Cynthia McCaskill, Secretary; Gregory Ross, Vice President; Russelle Sims, Reporter; Hazel Murray, Asst. Secretary. Class Officers Eleventh Grade Homeroom Presidents: Kenneth Woods, Russelle Sims, Charlie Caldwell, Ritchie Brooks, Ruth Holman, Sarah Funderburke, Gertrude Steele, Andrea Harrison, Stephen McLurkin, Regina Anderson, Jimmie Etta Fullwood, Dwight Middleton. Homeroom Officers 58 Marian Able Barbara Adams Jerry Adams Barbara Alexander Marizetta Allison Doris Anderson Regina Anderson Weldon Anderson Percilla Ardrey Etherline Bagby James Baldwin Jimmy Banks Rickie Banks Lynetta Barnes Vivian Barnes Cassandra Barnette Alice Battle George Battle Rudolph Baxter Veronica Beatty Sandra Bell Millisa Belton 59 Patricia Belton Catherine Bennett James Berry Lorraine Berry Ervin Biggers Carolyne Birtha Jacqueline Birtha Gail Black Sylvia Blackmore Richard Blakeney Dale Boyd Eland Boyd Ronnie Bracey Thomas Bradley Anne Bradshaw Anita Brooks Emma Brooks Richard Brooks Billy Brown Brenda Brown 60 Carolyn Brown Nathaniel Brown Pamela Brown Raeford Brown Conway Buford Paulette Burch Charlie Caldwell Robert Calloway Jacqueline Camp Dorothy Campbell Patricia Cauthen Melvin Cherry Peggy Cherry Phillip Chiles Lester Clark Charles Clyburn Robert Cochrane Kenneth Coker Celia Cole Janice Collins 61 Michael Connor Betty Cooper Judy Cooper Robert Cory Gregory Council Sharon Council Robert Coxe Xyzomenia Craig Rosa Cunningham Mary Cureton Patricia Cureton Beverly Cuthbertson Gwendolyn Cuthbertson Mervin Dancy Charles Daniel Law rence Davidson ' Anita Davis Carlton Davis Cassandra Davis Cheryl Davis Deloris Davis Eleanor Davis 62 Fred Davis Karen Davis Laverne Davis Moses Davis Sammy Davis Carolyn Dawson Darryl Dawson Juanita Deas Joan Dinkins Mary Dunbar Carolyn Dunlap Joann Dunlap Kathleen Egleston Oren Eison Alicia Elston Evelyn Elzie Randolph Ervin John Fant Juanita Faust Linda Felder Barbara Ferguson Dorothy Ferguson 63 Charles Featherson Tony Featherson Dorothy Fisher Abigail Flanders Barbara Flowe Gloria Forney Rena Foster Rita Foster Laura Foxx Andre Frazier Juniors Mamie Fuller Jimmietta Fullwood Sarah Funderburke Rhonda Gaddy Wilma Gaines Bernice Gaither Mona Gamer Thomas Garnett James Gerald Gloria Gilliam 64 Audrey Glenn Christal Glenn Patsy Glenn Hazel Glover Alma Goggins Maxine Gomillian Sheila Grant Cynthia Grate Amzie Gray Andrew Gray Marshall Greene Fred Grier Barbara Griffin Juniors Sylvia Hager Graylin Hairston Thelma Hall Yvonne Hall Thelma Hardin Larry Harris George Hart Annette Hayes Lewis Hayes Gwendolyn Heath 65 Diane Hemphill Cliff Hicklin Brenda Hill Hazel Hill Judy Hines Roberta Hines Bradford Holland Ruth Holman Jacqueline Hood Neal Howard Barbara Howey Betty Howie Wilford Howie Jimmy Huey Reginald Hunter Earnestine Huntley Sherron Huntley Lewis Hutchison Billy Ivey Darnell Ivory Helen Jackson James Jackson 66 Willie Jenkins Dalton Johnson Gregory Johnson Harriette Johnson Ida Johnson Jacob Johnson James Johnson James D. Johnson Strothers Johnson Willie B. Johnson Allen Jones Cynthia Jones Doris Jones James Jones James W. Jones JoAnn Jones Oliver Jones Ruth Jones Denise Joseph Jerome Joseph Valerie Judge Charles Junious 67 Alva King Lillie Kirkpatrick Rita Leake Patrice Leeper Mary Lewis Evangeline Ligon Brenda Lilly Leon Little Sandra Little David Lockhart Juniors Robert Logan Samuel Lowery Deniece Lucas Louise McAdams Elizabeth McCantes Jeanette McClain JoAnn McClain Calvin McCollough Carolyn McCollum Diane McDaniel James McDaniel Ronald Mcllwain Constance McKinney 68 Linda McKinney Lawrence McNabb Verlon McLean Stephen McLurkin Charles Mackey Alonzo Mackins Doris Macon Gloria Martin Preston Martin Daisey Mason Sandra Mason Cynthia Massey Harvey Massey Juniors Raeford Means Deborh Melton Miriam Mendinghall Elliotte Michael Gloria Mickens Dwight Middleton Amanda Miller Hazel Miller Jeanette Miller Betty Montgomery 69 Janice Montgomery Sheila Montgomery Alonzo Moore Beverly Moore Donald Moore Robert Moore Herbert Morrow Michael Motley Emma Murray Hazel Murray Eleanor Nance Wanda Neal Janice Nelson Etta Newkirk Donald Parks Dwight Patterson Anita Patton Cheryl Peters Ivey Pharr Sarah Phillips Lynne Platt Lillie Platts 70 iV ( Michael Porter Bernard Price Sandra Price Frances Pride Valerie Quick Carolyn Reid Clayton Reid Clayton S. Reid Jonathon Reid Johnny Reid Barbara Richardson Ralph Richardson William Richardson Otis Rivers Jeanette Roberson Joseph Robertson Sandra Robertson Charles Robinson Clara Robinson Deborah Robinson Hazel Robinson Rebecca Robinson 71 Danny Rodgers Dorothy Ross Emma Ross Gregory Ross Ralph Rowell Leverne Rubin Henrietta Ruffin Fredrick Sanders Joseph Sanders Wandra Sanders Juniors Zandra Sartar Vickey Sayles Reuben Scott Osia Shannon Dorothy Shipman Valerie Shute Darlene Sims Russelle Sims Roy Smith Sosthenes Smith Andrew Sowell Willie Sowell Dorothy Spaulding 72 Doria Spears Rosa Stanley Mary Staten Lafayette Steele Gertrude Steele Bettye Stevens Joyce Stevenson Walter Stevenson Jerome Stewart Veronica Stitt Calvin Stowe Ametta Straite Alfred Stickland juniors Sandra Strickland Peggy Strong Olando Stroud Gertrude Sturdivant Susan Sumpter Judith Sweat Everett Taylor Marilyn Teeter A1 Drakeford Thomas James Thomas 73 Linda Thomas Barry Thompson Ronald Thompson Walter Thompson Larry Thornwell James Threat Keith Tillman Gwendolyn Tinner Grady Torrence Odessa Tucker Robert Turner Hattie Tyson Emma Vaughn Donald Vance Brenda Wade Geraldine Walker LaVerne Walker Lucellistine Walker Barbara Wallace Zelma Wallace Mary Warner Rosa Washington 74 Michael Watts Onita Webb Johnnie Weddington Irish Westmoreland Julia Wheeler Blondenia White Cornell Whitley Celeste Wiggins Christine Williams Diane Williams Samuel Williams Paul Williamson Brenda Wilson Carolyn Wilson Barbara Wingard Kenneth Woods Elaine Worthy Kenneth Wright Rosashell Wright Jane Young Jean Young Robert Young 75 Oors foou ' S Oh . . . what a long journey to that golden door” 76 SOPHOMORES : i t I i I I v ' i i Class Officers Robert Davis, President; Gloria Able, Secretary; Vanessa Haygood, Vice-President; Richard Jones, Parliamentarian; Patricia Cannon, Reporter. Oswald Strong, Wilbert Lindsay, Rodger Boderick, Brenda Richardson, Ronald Black, Joyce Owens, Richard Jones, Robert Hilton, Calvin Davis, Terry Heath, Robert Davis, Ronnie Cunningham, Doris Glenn, Barbara Vanlandingham, Beucenia Newberry, Gloria Able, Karita Stroud, Patricia Cannon, Sharon Flowe, Vanessa Haygood. Homeroom Officers 78 Donald Adams Glenda Adams Kenneth Adams Gwendolyn Aiken Agnes Alexander Brenda Alexander Dorothy Alexander Margaret Alexander Raymond Alexander Shanola Alexander Wilson Alexander Margaret Allison Mary Anderson Willie Anderson James Anthony Karen Anthony Periscilla Anthony Ronald Anthony William Ardrey Paulette Avery Sophomores Ronnie Avery Joe Bailey Gloria Bell William Bell Henry Belton Marks Belton Gregory Bennett Deborah Benton Kay Barry Dora Black Ronald Black Benjamin Blackmon Charles Blackmon Sylvester Blackmon Joyce Blake Roscoe Blakeney Thelma Bluford Roger Boderick 79 Diane Barksdale Mary Boyd Ruby Body Melinda Bradshaw Iris Brannon Gloria Bridges Kenneth Bridges Sarah Bridges Barbara Brown Diane Brown Gwendolyn Brown Linda Brown Vernetta Brown Jacqueline Bryant Deborah Buford Joyce Buggs Lester Burch Debra Bynum David Caldwell Gwendolyn Caldwell Sophomores Beverly Calloway Patricia Cannon Thomas Casey Valerie Cathey De Lois Chambers John Chambers Cleamond Chisolm Margaret Cohen Barbara Coleman Floretta Connor Mary Ann Council Rodger Craig William Crawford Munice Cummings William Cunningham Andrew Cuthberston Ramonia Cuthberston Mary Daniels 80 Varnessa Darby Alfonzo Davis Calvin Davis Denise Davis Flora Davis Jerry Davis Kay Davis Lucille Davis Marolyn Davis Robert Davis Shenetta Davis Velma Davis James Deese Thomas Deese Gary Dixon Angela Douglas Christina Douglas Floyd Drakeford Mary Dulin Sylvia Dunlap Sophomores Gladys Edward Beverly Ellis Edward Ellis Waddell Ellis Bernard Ervin Wanda Erwin Gary Fant Bettye Farrar Lois Farrar Michael Farrer James Faust Gloria Feaster Charles Ferguson Goldie Featherson Antonia Flanders James Flanders Sharon Flo we Loretta Forte 81 Sheron Foster Wilma Foster Tommy Freeman Cheryl French Mary Friday Windy Friday Curtis Funderburke Gloria Funderburke Willie Gabriel John Gaines Jo Anne Gaiten Johnnie Gates Sandra George Pete Gibson Arthur Givens Mary Givens Doris Glenn Peggy Glenn Sheryl Goines Harry Goode Sophomores Theodore Gooden James Goodman Willie Grimes Rhonda Graddy Loretta Gray Mary Gregory Georgia Grenn Carol Grier Michael Hager Sylvia Hall Albert Hankerson Janette Harold Ronnie Hairston Hazeleen Harriett Denise Harris Doris Harris Lucius Harris Vernessa Harris 82 Wanda Harris Brenda Hartgrove Wayne Hawkins Vernessa Haygood John Haynes James Hemphill Nathaniel Hicklin John Hicks Beverly Hill Carolyn Hill Cleophus Hill Robert Hilton Zenobia Hinson Frances Hodge Willie Holly Renee Holt Sonja Hoover Brenda Hopkins Carl Hopkins Carolyn Horsely Sophomores Theresa Horton Linda Howard Mary Howie Mary Ann Howie Peggy Hudson Ruth Hunter Rena Ingram Frankie Jackson Janice Paulette Jackson Lucille Jackson Susan Jackson Miller Jamerson Judy James Phyllis James Verlene James Johnny Jefferson Maude Jenkins Beverly Johnson 83 Carlton Johnson Carol Johnson Johnny Johnson Leonard Johnson Marie Johnson Nellie Johnson Ricky Johnson Ronnie Johnson Sylvia Johnson Wayne Johnson Bessie Johnson Chauncey Jones Eleane Jones James Jones Janie Jones Melvin J ones Shirley Jones Ida Jordan Maxine Kelly Carolyn Kendall Sophomores Bertha Kennedy Carolyn Kendall Thelma Kinard Shirley Latta Sarah Leak Pamela Leake Denise Leeper Lorna Lewis Edgar Ligon Thomas Lilly Jacqueline Lindsay Jean Lindsay Wilbert Liston Helen Livingston Terry Locke Joanne Long Rondy Long Dianne Lyles 84 Robert Lyles Lorraine McCarroll Robert McCauley Carolyn McClain Glenn McClettie Robert McCullough Judy McDaniel Joyce McDoufal Sheila McDowell Verlene McGee Deborah McGowan Cathey Mcllwain Sharon Mcllwain Andrew McKnight Ernestine McManus Melvin McMoore Emery McNair Phyllis McNeely Mary McQuiller Linda Mack Sophomores Phyllis Manuel Joyce Martin Mary Martin Delores Massey Marshall Massey Leroy Maxwell Tony Mayfield Jerome Means Robert Meeks Romell Miller Diane Mitchum Rondy Mobley Jacqueline Montgomery Mary Montgomery Willie Montgomery Hazel Moore Joyce Moore Kathleen Moore 85 ' J Valorie Moore Calvin Morgan Ivey Morrison Sarah Moses Jerry Mosley June Nail Idella Nesbit Mary Nelson Bycenia Newberry Charles Outing Joyce Owens Jacqueline Paine Charles Patterson Myra Patterson Ruby Patterson Sandra Patterson Calvin Pauling Joe Pendergrass Jonathan Perry Linda Perry Sophomores Linda Perry Sandra Perris Darryl Peters Leonard Pettus David Pharr Jean Pharr Dione Phifer Jane Pickney Eunice Polk Brenda Pratt Yvonne Pratt Cheryl Price Marilyn Pride Emery Rann James Ray Pauline Redfern Sadie Reid Venessa Reid 86 Robert Reynolds Victoria Reynolds JoWanda Rhyne Patricia Rice Brenda Richardson James Roberts Lillian Robertson Charles Robinson Michelle Robinson Ronald Robinson Betty Rodney Pattie Rollinson Angela Rorie Nettie Rorie Roy Rorie Mary Ross Christy Rushing Ethel Samuels Brenda Saunders Gloria Saunders Sophomores Manuel Sealey Althea Sharpe Maybelline Shipp Rochelle Shropshire Maxine Siegler Deborah Simmons Kenneth Simmons Cynthia Simpkins Bernice Simpson Curtis Simpson Deborah Sims Easter Sims Lawrence Sloan Betty Smith Gloria Smith Ruby Smith Georgia Sortor Herbert Spicer 87 Clifford Stafford Wanda Staten Mack Steadman Ronald Steele Carol Stevens Denise Stevenson Emanuel Stevenson Gloria Stevenson Debra Jo Stakes Ronald Stowe Bobby Lee Street Cynthia Strong Karita Stroud Oswald Stroud Barbara Sturdivant Doris Sturdivant Shirley Stywall Wilbert Suber Marion Summers Reginald Tanner Sophomores Patricia Tate Donald Thacker Gregory Thomas Reginald Thomas Charlene Thompson Ernestine Thompson Ronald Thompson Diane Thorn Shirley Tillman Richard Townsend Charles Trapp June Tratts George Truesdale James Tyson Barbara Vanlandingham Carolyn Vaughn Kenneth Vinson Janice Waiters 88 Bernard Walker Cynthia Wallace Maxine Wall Michael Washington Dorothy Washpan Willene Watson Reginald Way Hattie Weldon Carolyn Wells Shirley Wentz Carl White Gloria White Pamela White Undrea White Jacqueline Whitten Bernard Williams Denise Williams George Williams Janice Williams Jean Williams Sophomores Mardelle Williams Melinda Williams Annie Wilson Elbert Wilson Ernestine Wilson Joyce Wilson Melvin Wilson Verlene Wilson Alice Winchester Christopher M. Wingate Mary Withers Rosa Withers Johnny Worthy Thomasena Wylie Linda Young Jerome Young 89 Activities are the doors opening to the highest ideals . . 90 ACTIVITIES 91 West Charlotte Majorettes left to right: Estelle Owens, Kaye Hoover, Russelle Sims, Barbara Richardson, Clara Robinson, Beverly Anthony. Drum Major and Head Majorettes-Estelle Owens, Rhondy Manns, Beverly Anthony. 92 Band Pom-Pom girls: Mona Garner, Joyce Owens, Judith Streater, Deborah Mel¬ ton, Dianne Williams, Catherine Ben- net, Frances Pride. Members of band listen as Mr. Paige lectures. « lute n Senior members of the band practicing. 93 The orchestra, spearheaded by Mr. John Holloway, functions as an important aspect in the musical life of West Charlotte. 94 Detson Chanters y ] -r . ■ Vr The Detson Chanters give students an opportunity to express their inner feelings. The Choral Ensemble: Cynthia Warner, Maxine Morrison, Reginald Niles, CUff Hicklin, Brenda Porter, Myra Davis, Acquinetta Morris, Patricia Childs, Robert Corey, Jacqueline Carr,’Shelia Allen, Carolyn McCollum, Wilham L. Johnson, and Johnny Meeks. Girls’ Glee Club: Girls rehearse for Christmas concert. Boys’ Glee Club: A student conducts the class in preparation for the Christmas concert. 95 Physical Education Physical Education offers many aspects of sports. Through each one, the boys gain and learn the skills and rules of the sport. Gym provides girls with time out from educating their minds to developing sound bodies and good health habits. Inspections take place every class day. The Modern Dance Group is composed of juniors and seniors who exhibit poise, talent and grace in their dancing techniques. Dance Group: Beverly Anthony, Denise Jones, Angela Nail, Jackie Hood, Johnnie Mae Johnson, Mayola Williams, Estelle Owens, Cynthia Jones, Celeste Wiggin, Wilhelmena Rushing, Cynthia Strong, and Joanne Jones. 96 Classes 97 Scholars behold FRENCH III: Miss Bowers Uses the overhead projector to explain French phonetics. Pamela Brown, Gary Pride, Doris Sturdivant, Xyzomenia Craig, Lucellistine Walker, Johnny Meeks, Constance Shaw, Cora Lockhart, Fred Kennedy, Charles Gray, Linda Hairston, Toussaint Holland, Harriet Johnson, Janee Blue, Ann Simmons, Katrina Black, Judy Sweat, Doria Speares. HUMANITIES: The class seeks a root to understanding Greek civilization through The Odyssey. Brenda Porter, Diane Evans, Barbara Williams, Anna K. Davis, Katrina Black, Lynetta Barnes, Elaine Sumpter, Andrea Harrison, Valerie Grier, Howard Boger, Gloria Roberts, Jacqueline Robinson, Barbara Howey, Abigail Flanders, Valerie Quick, Judy Sweat, Ephriam McDaniel, Gregory Ross, Richard Brooks, Rayford Brown, Rayford Means, Laura Foxx, Michael Connor, Joyce Stevenson. SPANISH IV: Students are listening to Miss Rice lecture on Spanish civilization. Betty Bauknight, Jacqueline Robinson, Ernest Edgeworth, Ronald Bailey, Brenda Walker, Arthur Wilson, and Sheila Allen. 98 panorama of language and literature ENGLISH COMPOSITION: Sandra Vance makes a presentation to the class. Joyce Sturdivant, Doris Sturdivant, Estella Owens, Beverly Anthony, Cleveland James, Archie Robinson, Brenda Patterson, Claudine Montgomery, Brenda Walker, Joel Tafford, Dorothy Watkins, Ann Simmons, and Ethel Anderson. ENGLISH IV: These students are taking a test in English literature: Doris Sturdivant, Myra Davis, Beverly Anthony, Cynthia Clybum, Belinda Huntley, Larry Henderson, Gordon Reynolds, Howard Boger, Fred Kennedy, Lucille Belk, Joyce Bolton, Annie Malloy, Sylvia White, Judy Holman, Quincy Davis, Dennis Nelson, William Simmons, Charles Roseboro, Lonnie Jones, Floyd Ratliff, Gary Ervin, Edward Huntley, James Demry, Franklin Hall, Linwood Jones, Sheron Long, Larry Mackey, Johnny Patterson, Jimmy Redic, Alfred Tilman, Milton Smith. ENGLISH III: The students respond to questions on the short stories in American Literature: Gail Black, Dwight Patterson, Mervin Dancey, Raeford Means, Laura Fox, Brenda Wilson, Valerie Shute, Gloria White, Abigail Flanders, Harvey Massey, Gwen Cuthberson, Elaine Sumpter, Jean Howie, Hattie Tyson, Karen Davis, Andrea Harrison, Herbert Guinn. 99 ENGLISH 10 - WORLD HISTORY BLOCK: This class participates in advanced programs of English and history. Robert Meeks, Karen Anthony, Denise Williams, Vanessa Haygood, Sandra George, Gwendolyn Caldwell, Pamela White, James Sumpter, Emery Rann, DeLois Chambers, Kenneth Vinson, Christy Rushing, Ruby Smith, Goldie Fetherson, Cassandra Oliphant, Gerald Little, Linda McCleave, Rhonda Graddy, Patti Rawlinson, Kenneth Foster, Angelo Franklin, and Margaret Cohen. PSYCHOLOGY: The class is involved in an interesting discussion con¬ cerning psychoses. U. S. HISTORY: The class makes plans for a mock court. Wanda Neal, Hazel Murray, Dorothy Spaulding, Jacqueline Camp, Patricia Belton, Alva King, Beverly Moore, Doria Spears, Andre Frazier, Brenda Wilson, Andrea Harrison, Valerie Quick, Jean Young, Paulette Burch, Harvey Massey, Lynetta Barnes, Leon Little, Francis Pride, Anita Brooks, Richard Blakeney. Standing in rear: Marsetta Allison, Etheline Bagby, Karen Davis. GOVERNMENT: Class responds to Mr. Rousseau’s question. 100 ALGEBRA-TRIG: Students are perplexed at one of the problems of the complex number system. Anna Davis, Jacqueline Robinson, Andre Frazier, Cornell Whitley, Clyde Freeman, Charles Grey, Hattie Tyson, William Johnson, Estelle Ford, Harvey Massey, Gene Howie, Valerie Grier, Raeford Brown, and Darryl Dawson. ALGEBRA I: Working with the unknown can at times be puzzling. Algebra I enables one to solve many problems in which vital factors are missing. Ralph Rowell, Maxine Champion, Bernard Walker, Brenda Pratt, Delores Wallace, Vernon Jackson, Crystal Diggs, Joe Pendergrass, Wilbert Liston, Alicia Elston, Miller Jamerson, Kay Davis, Linda Howard, Mary Gregory, Willie Grimes, James Roberts, Agnes Alexander, Gloria Martin, Prescilla Anthony, Barbara Brown, Joyce Wilson, Cheryl Cathy, Brenda Alexander, Patric Cunningham. Hattie Tyson proves that trigonometry is one of the most complicated branches of mathematics. GEOMETRY: Students are attentive as Sylvia McGriff explains problem. 101 CHEMISTRY: Students are baffled at problem on velocity. Dora Black, Diane Evans, Gloria Bridges, Virginia Grigg, Cheryl Grier, Kay Berry, Joan Young, Rena Ingram, Percilla Ardrey, Vanetta Brown, Clyde Freeman, Mrs. Pearson, Mack Steadman, Barbara Coleman, Sarah Bridges, John Harris, Beverly Ellis. PHYSICS: The class participates in the new Harvard physics series. Phyllis Means, Brenda Adams, Andre Frazier, Garry Pride, Ernest Edge- worth, Reginald Thompson, Toussaint Holland, Deborah Bell, Timothy, McMullen, Cora Lockhart, Wayne O’Rear, Johnny Meeks, Deborah Smith, Sandra McDowell, Estelle Ford, Charles Gray, and William Johnson. PHYSICS LAB: Physics lab students are studying waves. Leroy Holland, Garry Pride, Reginald Thompson, Johnny Meeks, Toussaint Holland, Debra Bell, Cora Lockhart and Timothy McMullen. ADVANCED BIOLOGY: Students examine the world of micro-biology. Gail Barber, Evelyn Spears, Barbara Williams, Marion Williamson, Howard Boger, Jerome Diggs, Brenda Phiefer. Leroy Holland and Garry Pride are working with a color mixer. 102 MARKETING: Marketing students take notes on retail selling. Blanche Johnson, Henrietta Ruffin, Gail House, Linda Rorie, James Steward, Tommie Fetherson, Paul Fant, Harold Foster. Sharon Council, Iris Mellwain, Catherine Anthony, Carolyn Brown, Reginald Hunter, Larry Menton, Barbara Johnson, Sammy Lowery, Christine Allen, Carrie Hill, Allan Neal, Ernestine Huntley, Sharon Huntley. I.C.T.: In I.C.T. the students receive on the job training. Michael Watts, William Casey, Hazel Robinson, Larry Harris, Robert Wilson, Melvin Cherry, James Jackson, Javis Redfern, George Hart, Harry Gray, Orrin Lison, Thomas Welds, Elijah Thames. COO: Students are being prepared for business world. Members are: Saundra Belton, Patricia Childs, Vernice Miller, Diane Williams, Cynthia Dunlap, Loretta Tidwell, Sylvia Lynch, Betty Hill, Yvonne Miller, Grace Harris, Nellie McMillian, Dawn Davidson, Lender Smalls, and Kay Tucker. 103 Assistants learn by doing MW ■ ■ ■ ■ | eHi Margaret Dawkins, Dorothy Ferguson, Ruth Sortor, and Bernice Hicklin are efficient library assistants. Office Assistants : Carol Miller, Ethel Anderson, Shelia Lewis, Harriet Payton, Patricia Douglas, Eland Boyd, Alice Wiley, and James Johnson. Guidance Assistants : Assistants review information about college. 104 Learning to live . . . BIBLE: Bible students study the book of Job. Gwendolyn Boyd, Dorothy Black, Ephriam McDaniel, Barbara Tisdale, Carlton Davis, Donald Black, Debra Stokes, Delores Pendergrass, Charles Strong, Walter Sturdivant, Donald Thacker, Theodore McDowell, Gloria Funderburke, Wilton Chappell, Valarie Cathey, Veronica Morrow, Hazeline Harrell, Jerry Adams, Carl White, Olanda Stroud. READING CLASS: Students in reading participate in formal reading exercise. Dorothy Guy, Marcia Pharr, Dorothy Watkins, Emma Lanier, Ola Gaggins, Anthony Smith, Robert Johnson, James Sadler, Lillie Ann Blackmoore, Reuben Scott, Thomasette Little, Jimmy Huey, Robbie Johnson. HOME ECONOMICS: Girls practice techniques in cutting patterns and sewing, Shirley Latta, Linda Thomas, Beverly Calloway, Lois Farran, Sandra George, Iris Bramun, Carolyn Taylor, Janice Waiter, Gladys Edwards, Georgia Sorter, Ida Johnson, Lucy Helms. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION: Class listens as student explains how youth may improve brother-sister relationships. Mary Kirkpatrick (facing class). 1st row, left to right: William Turman, Brenda Weatherford, Richard Matthews. 2nd row: Jacqueline Grier, Irish Mclllwain, Horace Officer, Brenda Mansel, Beitraum Harris. 3rd row: Shirley Hood, Michael Mckinney, Catherine Liston, Rebecca Collins. 4th row: Willie T. Leake, Carolyn McClain, Cecelia Mae Cole, Beatrice Lillian, Amanda Miller, Rosashell Wright. Miss Moore lectures to class. Shirley Bridges, Bernice Gaten, Carolyn Birtha, Eleanor Nance, Ida Johnson, Hazel Hill, Casandrs Davis, Betty Cooper, La Verne Walker, Annie Malloy, Barbara Perry, Hazel White, Betty Williams, Osie Shannon, Gwendolyn Moore, Lucille Belk, Carolyn Wilson, Dianne Freeman, Deborah Robinson. Annie Malloy is receiving a facial given by Miss Moore; Other students are: Betty Livingstone, Judy Holman, Diane Freeman, Betty Williams, and Barbara Perry. Lucille Belk administers manicure to Carolyn Wilson. Looking on are Brenda Anthony, Miss Moore, Janet Lucas and Hazel White. 106 Education for the business world SHORTHAND: The statement on the board amuses the class. Alva King, Laverne Ellis, Rita Leak, Regina Anderson, Peggy Strong, Virginia Thompson, Lettie Crawford, Anita Davis, Catherine Bennett, Lillie Platt, Shirley Huntley, Vicky Sayles, Cynthis Massey, Brenda Hall, LaVernia Cathcart, and Elaine Boyd. TYPING II: Advanced typist practice on electric typewriters. Linda McClellan, Margaret Ellis, Alma Goggins, Rita McClinton, Lucinda Moore, Rebecca Collins, Annie Grier, Melbina Bynum, Anita Davis, Janice Benson, Brenda Byers, Jeanette Robinson, and Amanda Miller. DATA PROCESSING: Students practice techniques in wiring the IBM Reproducer and Dorothy Greene is punching information into cards by Accounting Machines. Betty Larrar, Verlene James, Bernard Carr, Bertha Johnson, Doris use ot the IBM 26. Anderson, Anthony Smith, Gwendolyn Cochrane, Ernestine Dunlap, Eleanor Wise, Virginia Chappell, Price Webber, Robert Cochrane, Alfreda Craig, and Wilford Howie. 107 Learning the fundamentals These students in tailoring are learning the basic fundamentals of sewing. Willie Patterson and Johnny Forte are mastering the techniques of Kenneth Stevens is learning the proper method of pressing, tailoring. 108 for future jobs The class prepares a morning meal. Freddie Miller, Lemroy Stradford, Thomas King, Willie Funderburke, Marion Pauling, Rose Miller, Quincey Davis, and Brenda Williams are in the process of preparing a full course meal. Allen Trent, Lorraine Boyd, Deloris Davis, Arnetta Straite, Jacob Johnson, Kathleen Egleston, and Victor McMoore demonstrate the fundamentals of commercial dietetics. - The class learns advanced techniques in electrical wiring. They are— Larry Howard, John Gaston, George Caldwell, Gary Anderson, William 109 Simmons, Price Webber, Eugene Barette, Kenneth Bridges, Kenneth Coker, and Charles Nichols. Art is the facinating world of colors Ronald Mclllwain, Mose Simmons, Eland Boyd, and William Kennedy complete their art projects. Willie Leake, L arry Menton, Henrietta Mobley, Larry Montgomery, Jesse Cox, Lucinda Moore, Iris Westmoreland, Martha Graham, TJndre Walker polish the finished products of jewelry creations. Artists apply skills on individual projects. Beverly Calloway, Terry Neal, Bernice Roseboro, Nathan Nolley, Ernest Edgeworth, Arthur Zeek, Ronald Mclllwain, Larry Clarke, Robert Massey, and Reg¬ inald Hunter. Jerry McJunkin, William Casey, Otis Peay, Robert Young, Lred Grier, Allred Tillman, Johnny Blackmon, Lrancena Harris, and William Coch¬ rane paint carefully sketched scenes. 110 Jesse Cox, Martha Graham, Larry Montgomery, Jacqueline McJunkin, and Barbara Alexander show examples of the fine works of art done during the year. Mr. Waterman’s industrial arts class is involved in an interesting project. Wayne Thompson, Donald Lomax, David White, Curtis Miller, Allen Caldwell, James Sadler, Larry Alexander, and James Jackson. PRINTING: Students make personal cards on printing machine. Preston Martin, Henry Hunter, Andrew Sowell, Johnny Anderson, Sam Bund- ridge, James Berry, Gordon Reynolds, Louis Hooper, James Donald, Harry Davis, Albert Outing, Sylvia White, and Ernestine Huntley. DRIVER EDUCATION: Left to right: Dorothy Brooks, Hazel Miller, George Hart, Sylvia McGriff, Charles Blackmon, Mr. Bidgood, Mr. McCullough, Mr. Wilson. kV A Wl Earnest Edgeworth: Thinks ROTC, looks ROTC, and reads all information concerning ROTC. Mr. Bidgood hands keys to Mary Staten for her first “Behind the wheel” training as Linda McKinney and Johnnie Anderson look on. Ill Beyond hard work lies success . . . Editor Janee Blue Associate Editor Linda Hairston The yearbook staff reviews the primary layout. The members of the Journalism class are Shelia Allen, Jimmy Banks, Etheline Bagby, Simmons, Russelle Sims, Marginell Nash, Hazel Murray, Edith Menton, Iris Mellwain, 112 Associate Editor Etheline Babgy Editor Sylvia McGriff Lorraine Berry, Janee Blue, Anita Brooks, Brenda Watts, Joyce Sturdivant, Ann Sheron Long, Linda Hairston and Velma Davis. The members of The Mirror staff criticize an issue of the paper. 113 Participation is the key that opens many doors.” 114 ORGANIZATIONS 115 Student Council William L. Johnson, President Student Council Officers: Reginald A. Thompson, 1st Vice-President; Dianne Evanns, 2nd Vice-President; Alice Stacks, Treasurer; Ritchie Brooks, Parliamentarian; Hazel Murry, Secretary; Myra Davis, Corresponding Secretary; Patricia Thompson, Reporter. Student Council By linking the goals and viewpoint of the student body with those of the high school administration, the Student Council performs a most basic and «ntial function. 116 Honor Society Eternal torch that opens many doors Members who were elected in their Junior year are officers Barbara Williams, president; Reginald Thompson, treasurer; Katrina Black, vice-president; Johnny Meeks, parliamentarian; Brenda Porter, secretary. New Inductees: Dorothy Campbell, Hazel Murray, Arthur Wilson, III, Karen Davis, Darryl Dawson. Barbara Williams is inducting Arthur Wilson, 111. The National Honor Society is designed to give recognition to those students who have excelled in Character, Leadership, Scholarship and Service. «L l M This society has been an integral part of West Charlotte school life for a number of years Its present members are juniors and seniors who are in the upper third of their class in gen eral scholastic standing. They have done superior work in some phase of journalism, such as writing, editing, business management, or production of school publications. 4 W. ' Seated: Ann Simmons, Anita Brooks, Sylvia McGriff, Lynda Hairston, Sheila A llen, Russelle Sims, Hazel Murray. Standing: Karen Davis, Sheron Long, Velma Davis, Brenda Watts, Jimmy Banks, Janee Blue, Irish Mcllwain, Marginell Nash, Myra Davis, Charles Simmons, Edith Menton, Joyce Sturdivant, Etheline Bagby, Lorraine Berry. 118 FT A The purpose of the FTA is to enable its members to study and to identify the qualities, traits and apti¬ tudes which are basic or related to successful teach¬ ing. Members are Barbara Howey, Valeria Quick, Ka¬ trina Black, Sharon Long, Patricia Thompson, Greg¬ ory Ross, Elaine Sumpter, Carol Miller, Zachary Hill, Richie Brooks. NHA 9 1 r 4 The purpose of the New Homemakers of America is to provide girls with an opportunity to gain more insight into the techniques of sewing, decorating, and cooking. Members are Evangeline Ligon, Janis Montgomery, Emma Brooks, Gwendolyn Cuthbertson, Janice Nelson, Pamela Brown, Xyzomenia Craig, Mamie Fuller, Idella Nesbit, Ida Johnson, Sonja Hoover, Debra Bynum, Betty Cooper, Ruby Patterson, Rosa Withers, Linda Thomas, Myra Patterson, Marion Summers, Blon- denia White, Ernestine McManus, Barbara Alexander, Janet Robinson, Shirley Latta, Carolyn Reid, Blanche Johnson, Ernestine Dunlap, Brenda Patterson, Catherine Liston, and Barbara Howie. 119 SCIENCE CLUBS Of OMERItQ Sigma Phi Sigma Science Club Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross is an affiliate of the American Red Cross and each year the group promotes many charitable activities. Some of the activities include Operation Help Mate and Operation Big Drop. Officers are: President, Adrian Davis; Vice President, Sandra Caldwell; Secretary, Evelyn Spears; Assistant Secretary, Lavern Ellis; Treasurer, Sandra Vance. Science Club Exploring the vast realms of the ever-expanding field of science is the objective of the Science Club. Through the efforts of these diligent students, the members of the Science Club gained valuable insight into the varied con¬ cepts that comprise the field of science. Officers: President, Arthur Wilson; Vice President, Adrian Davis; Secretary, Debra Smith; Treasurer, Paula Tillman. 120 Photography Club The members of the Photography Club are interested in all aspects of photography; therefore, the club activities enable the members to pre¬ pare for a more fruitful future in photography. Members are Richard Yarborough, Jerry McJunkin, Michael McKinney, Reginald Thompson, Yvonne Hall, Eugene Campbell, Larry Macky, Clarence White, Ruth Sortor, Lawrence McNabb, Sosthenes Smith, Horace Officer, James Lowry, Harriet Reed, Alonzo Moore, Gail House, Joyce Hemphill, and John Randolph. Business Club The Business Club is designed for students interested in a business ca¬ reer. Members are: Janice Benson, Linda McClelland, Belinda Huntley, Horacetine Jordan, Laverne Ellis, Anita Davis, Grac� Harris, Dawn Davidson, Kay Tucker, Lender Smalls, Francine Harris, Alva King, Patricia Chiles, Betty Hill, Loretta Tidwell, Diane Williams, Darlene Pendergrass, Ann Cochran, Linda Cathcart, Mayola Williams, and Sandra Price. 121 Y -T eens rrTRONIC CAREERS [ 1 L V m ■ w l ! I ill [ ■ V • Mi I 1 ■A -♦ ... m ' lf ; j B f -HWSWBgwwiMi 1 fg f Mil n I M ■ m Y-TEENS: Bernice Roseboro, Linda Mack, Patricia Leake, Sharon Flowe, Linda Young, Loretta Gray, Blanche Johnson, Gwendolyn Brown, Carol Grier, Deborah Robinson, Andrea White, Doris Harris, Joyce Sturdivant, Cynthia Wallace, Shanita Davis, Vanessa Reid. Monitors MONITORS: Sylvia Lynch, Rita McClinton, Marion Williams, Sheron Long, Paula Tillman, Edith Menton, Brenda Poeter, Doris Harrison, Dianne Evans, Gloria Gilliam, LaVerne Ellis, Patricia Childs, Patricia Thompson, Sandra Vance, Sandra Caldwell, Eddie Ward, Zachary Hill, Johnny Meeks, Adrian Davis, Garr ' °-ide, John Chambers, Linwood Jones, Wayne Alexander, Sylvia McGriff, Ritchard Brooks, Alicia Elston. 122 French Club FRENCH CLUB: Wayne Alexander, Archie Robinson, Fred Kennedy, Garry Pride, Johnny Meeks, Adrian Davis, Toussaint Holland, Gregory Ross, Betty Jamerson, Janee Blue, Paula Tillman, Laura Foxx, Rita McDlinton, Corinee Osbourne, Anna Davis, Xzomenia Craig, Cora Lock¬ hart, Doris Sturdivant, Constance Shaw, Linda Hairston, Judith Sweat, Lucillistine Walker, Evelyn Spears, Martha Graham, Hattie Tyson, Anne Simmons, Cynthis McCaskill, Harriette Johnson, Jackie Toatley, Pamela Brown, Barbara Williams, Ethel Anderson, Darie Leake, Katrina Black, Andrea Harrison, and Jennifer Thompson. SPANISH CLUB: Betty Bauknight, Deborah Smith, Abigail Flanders, Cheryl Grier, Diane Evans, Ronald Baily, Patricia Thompson, Jackie Robinson, Hu¬ bert Morrison, Sheila Allen, Brenda Walker. Spanish Club 123 Vocational Club Electronics Club Introducing students to the various occupations in the vocational field is the main objective of the Vocational Club. Members are encouraged to cultivate good character and a pleasing personality. Officers of the Electronics Club are Garry Anderson, Price Webber, Eugene Barrett, George Gordon, Richard Yarborough, Lester Clark, Barry Jones, and Barry Sullivan. Members are: Annie Malloy, Janet Lucas, Lucille Belk, Sheila Lewis, Judy Holman, Brenda Wade, Doris Jones, Dorothy Shipman, Kathleen Egleston, Ethelena Guy, Betty Howie, Arnetta Straight. Standing: George Hart, Javis Redfern, Larry Harris, Robert Cox, Floyd Ratcliff, Patricia Cureton, Janet Rice, Judy Simms, Ann Brown, Nathaniel Phillips, Michael Watts, Allen Trent, John Fant, and Fred Robinson. D.E. Club To encourage professional growth and leadership development is the main purpose of the Distributive Education Club. The members consist of energetic students who participate in regular jobs in the fields of marketing and distribution. Janet Rice points out articles in the sample Case to Lewis Hooper. Beverly Hunter inspects an article. Officers are: Nathaniel Phillips, president; Judy Simms, vice president; Patricia Cureton, associate vice president; Janet Rice, secretary; John Fant, parliamentarian; Ann Brown, Promotion manager. 124 ROBS Industrial Co-operative Training Industrial Co-operative Training is designed for students who find it necessary to work part time. The ICT Club affords students the oppor¬ tunity to learn first hand about various occupations. Members are: Jerry Bracey, Edward Hunter, Lomax Brooks, Franklin Hall, Thomas Moses, Johnny Patterson, Harry Gray, Sammie Davis, Jr., Robert Wilson, Michael Dawkins, William Casey, Tommy Wells, Johnny Tarrant, Melvin Cherry, Hazel Robinson, Michael Watts, Fred Robinson, Javis Red- fern, Larry Harris, Orrin Eison, George Hart, Edward Conway, Robert Hamilton, James Jackson. The Readers of Books It is with the help of the Readers of Books that our school library is able to provide invaluable service to the faculty and students. Included in their daily activities are issuing books, magazines and other edu¬ cational materials, as well as maintaining a clean, orderly, and active library. Members are: Belinda Huntley, Henrietta Ruffin, Mamie Fuller, Judith Sweat, Shirley Bridges, Cynthia Grate, Barbara Adams, Margaret Dawkins, Dorothy Ferguson, Constance McKinney, and Mary Dunbar. JH iw ( T emmM f Jr W i m II b ‘ v t r Wmm f ' ' ' ' ••A,; ft The goal of the energetic Girl’s Athletic Association is to provide extracurricular participation in sports for all interested girls. Through various activities the club promotes sportsmanlike conduct and pro¬ ficiency in athletic progress. Members are: Betty Hill, Marion Williamson, Alice Stacks, Blanche Johnson, Arnetta Straight, Dianne Freeman, Barbara Griffin, Linda Cathcart, Arnetta Hayes, Eleanor Nance, Dasis Shannon, Deborah Robinson, Lucille Davison, Ida Johnson, Michell Robinson, Hazell Glover, Vicki Sayles, Barbara Adams. 125 Members of the Thespianic Acting Society are Myra Davis, Maceo Moore, Linda Perry, Leon Little, Betty Mo ntgomery, Beverly Cuthbertson, Denise Joseph, Augusta Walls, George Caldwell, Sandra Neely, Sarah Young, Micheal Connor, Hazel Murray, Patricia Buggs, Acquinetta Morrison, Roger Boderick, unpictured, Margaret Taylor. k ' ft. 126 Mr. Caple conducts tryouts for the cast of The Rainmaker.” Thespianic Society holds dress rehearsal for the January production of “The Rainmaker”. you can’t see what’s good.” “Maybe I sent’em out, so’s I could talk ta’ you alone, you know!” 127 The Lions prowl toward the championship door 128 ATHLETICS 129 Football Team Ronald Bailey Charles Brooks Eddie Goode Herman Grier Curry Nimmons Richard Owens Lynwood Patterson Willie Patterson 130 Larry Henderson Anton Shipp Reginald Thompson James Sadler Fred Kennedy Reginald Stitt Jerry Moses Donnie Alexander Claude McClinton 131 Lions’ spirit remains high during losing season Captains: Donnie Alexander and Ritchie Brooks. Coaches: T. M. Martin, C. A. McCullough, J. E. Colston, and F. L. Roberts. Although the Lions were burdened with a losing football season this year, they created many exciting moments. 132 Every play requires precision, execution, and individual Oh, no! Not again! Who has the ball? 133 Victory is a matter of will Proving again that the Lions were a match for even the toughest competition, this year’s basketball teams recorded a very respectable 21-2 record against such teams as Myers Park, Laurinburg, and South Mecklenburg. The Lions possessed a great competitive spirit and never lost the desire to win. Many of the boys turned in strong individual performance, but the victories came largely by fine team effort. Coaches: Charles McCullough and John Crawford Standing: Willie Sowell, Willie Patterson, Lemroy Stradford, Ephriam McDaniel, Milton Hill, Eddie Ward, Larry Montgomery, Reginald Thompson. Kneeling: Joseph Chambers, Garry Pride, Gregory Ross, Leon Lindsey, Gregory Randolph, Henry Hunter, and Herbert Guin. Captains: Ephriam McDaniel and Reginald Thompson 134 BASKETBALL RECORD 1967-68 WON 22 LOST 2 West Charlotte 60 Myers Park 58 West Charlotte 64 Laurinburg 67 West Charlotte 71 Second Ward 59 West Charlotte 81 Second Ward 57 West Charlotte 81 Harding 47 West Charlotte 75 Hunter Huss 57 West Charlotte 79 Independence 57 West Charlotte 80 Harding 58 West Charlotte 62 Garinger 46 West Charlotte 72 South Mecklenburg, 59 West Charlotte 68 East Mecklenburg 43 West Charlotte 71 Laurinburg 56 West Charlotte 44 Independence 35 West Charlotte 92 East Mecklenburg 70 West Charlotte 79 Garinger 43 West Charlotte 60 South Mecklenburg 55 West Charlotte 73 Hunter Huss 58 West Charlotte 69 West Mecklenburg 42 West Charlotte 59 South Mecklenburg 46 West Charlotte 67 Second Ward 60 West Charlotte 77 Atkins 76 West Charlotte 45 Raleigh Broughton 41 West Charlotte 58 Wilmington New Hanover 61 District Tournament State Tournament “Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Super McDaniel!” Center Milton Hill Guard Reginald Thompson Guard Gregory Ross 135 Champions of Tomorrow Rolling through a successful season, the junior varsity created some very tense and exciting moments this year. Coach John Crawford led the team in ironing out fundamentals and joining playing skills that will help them in varsity play next year. Terry Neal, Willie Montgomery, Keith Tillman, Randolph Ervin, Richard Jones, Dalton Johnson, Danny Rodgers, Jonathan Perry, Fred Grier, Glenn McClettie, Ronald Mcllwain, Lawrence McKnabb, Curtis Funder- burke, Lloyd Harris, Kenneth Bailey, James Roberts, Graylin Hairston, John Hicks, Trainers: Calvin Davis, Lawrence Sloan, Tommy Freeman, Victor Scott, and Cornell Whitley. Starting five of the Southwestern 4-A Champions are Richard Jones, Dalton Jones, Danny Rodgers, Fred Grier, and Lawrence McKnabb. J. V. Basketball Captains are Danny Rodgers and Fred Grier. J. V. BASKETBALL RECORD 1967-68 WON 17 LOST 3 West Charlotte 53 Myers Park 52 West Charlotte 52 Laurinburg 70 West Charlotte 70 Second Ward 58 West Charlotte 57 Second Ward 48 West Charlotte 74 Harding 63 West Charlotte 71 Hunter Huss 50 West Charlotte 95 Independence 45 West Charlotte 61 Harding 47 West Charlotte 66 Garinger 59 West Charlotte 59 South Mecklenburg 54 West Charlotte 54 East Mecklenburg 60 West Charlotte 30 Laurinburg 29 West Charlotte 53 Independence 41 West Charlotte 61 East Mecklenburg 53 West Charlotte 70 Garinger 48 West Charlotte 43 South Mecklenburg 32 West Charlotte 50 Hunter Huss 51 West Charlotte 91 Garinger 52 West Charlotte 56 East Mecklenburg 55 West Charlotte 59 North Mecklenburg 58 136 Playing tennis efficiently requires co-ordination and dexterity. Daily court drills conditions the players for their rugged contests. Mr. Colston, coach: Wayne Hawkins, Emanuel Freeman, Steve McLurkin, Anthony Smith, Andre Frazier, Cornell Whitley, and Hubert Morrison. “I got it, Plug!” Girls Track Team: Carolyn Brown, Cynthia Jones, and Sarah Phillips. Experienced golfers start tough season. Members are: Charles Strong, Jimmie Redic, Harry Grey, James Gerald, with Mr. John Crawford as coach. Ready for Action Track Team: Reginald French, Terry Heath, Harvey Massey, Eric Jones, Gray- lin Hairston, Cleophus Hill, John Howie, Johnny Worth, Randolph Ervin, Henry Belton, Linwood Patterson, Weldon An¬ derson, Dalton Johnson, John Hicks, Larry Harris, Thomas Lilly, Wymond Anthony, Sam Wilson, Blackmon, Jerry Moses, and Kelvin Pauling, Amzie Gray. Baseball Team: Rudolph Jones, Ralph Richardson, William Harlee, Nathaniel White, Cleveland James, Claude McClin- ton, Gregory Ross, Gregory Randolph, Alvin Alexander; Trainer, James Sadler, Herbert Guin, Donnie Alexnader, Fred Kennedy, Larry Calloway, Fred Grier, and Lloyd Harrison. Captains: James Sadler, bred Kennedy, Gregory Randolph 138 The Epitome of School Spirit Sa I j f v flBBggfo Mfw V For several months the cheerleaders showed off new formations and cheers. They enthusiastically led the cheers at all football and basket¬ ball games, displaying and encouraging good school spirit. Varsity Cheerleaders: Beverly Cuthbertson, Beverly Moore, Virginia Grigg, Lynetta Barnes, Wanda Ervin, Alicia Elston, Dorothy Shipman, Karen Anthony, Sonya Autry. People, people have you heard? Lions, Lions is the word (word) Am I right or wrong ? (you’re right) Am I right or wrong ? (you’re right) People, people have you heard ? (heard) Seniors, seniors is the word (word) Am I right or wrong ? (you’re right) Am 1 right or wrong ? (you’re right) People, people have you heard ? (heard) Juniors, juniors is the word ? (word) Am I right or wrong ? (you’re right) Am 1 right or wrong ? (you’re right) People, people have you heard ? (heard) Sophomores, sophomores is the word (word) Am I right or wrong ? (you’re right) Am 1 right or wrong ? (you’re right) Head Cheerleaders: Dorothy Shipman, Virginia Grigg. YOU’RE RIGHT! 139 Through these portals walk our pride and joy.” 140 QUEENS 141 Sandra McDowell Miss West Charlotte 142 Miss Homecoming Miss West Charlotte, has just been crowned and presented flowers at the Homecoming Game. Miss Carrousel As Miss Carrousel, Sandra represented West Charlotte in the Annual Carrousel Parade. She also attended the various Carrousel activities. 143 Miss Student Council Deborah Smith 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 152 Miss Cheerleader Virginia Griggs Miss G.A.A. Alice Stacks 153 154 Miss Senior Linda McClelland A look behind the doors at W.C. 156 Mr. Fred Alexander, city councilman administers the oath to the newly installed Student Council Officers. Howard Boger, Diane Evans, William Johnson, Reginald Thompson, Hazel Murray, Alice Stacks, Ritchie Brooks, Myra Davis, Patricia Thompson, and Dr. Spencer, E. Durante. Dr. Rann addresses the student body during the celebration of Negro History Week. Miss Homecoming and her court. Dr. Robert Hanes, assistant superintendent of schools cuts the ribbon in the New Performing Arts Complex while Dr. Spencer E. Durante, principal, and William Johnson, president of Student Council, look on. 157 The look of progress 158 There were moments of solitude “Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds ...” Tenderness is. . . Press ‘im, man. All wrapped up in my work This means you After class is over 159 and times we shared with each other r r Today we cram; tomorrow we flunk. I’ll take two In a mellow mood Where the action is Looking for a Fox . .. and then the ESEA took Washington 160 a pi ■ � i This is life in the Lion’s Den there? You mix a little mud, a few egg-shells, some tartar, a drop of water and what have you got? Ugh! Trophies and . ..? “Nall man, she didn’t! 161 CAlift OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED 162 163 A nation’s ads open ADVERTISEMENTS the doors to its ideals PALS BEAUTY SALON Tinting - Hairstyling - Treatments Bring us your Beauty Problems 332-1731 1101 Beatties Ford Rd. Mrs. Pearl Audrey - Miss Doris Harry Compliments of DELUX BARBER SHOP 1 120 Beatties Ford Rd. C.L. Perry B.T. Perry Columbus Anthony Compl iments of DRAKESFORD ' S APPLIANCE Compl iments of ALEXANDER AND SON GRADUATES FREQUENTLY TURN INTO TELEPHONE PEOPLE BEST WISHES FROM THE SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. 166 FRANCES MEAT AND GROCERIES DOUBLE OAKS SUNDRIES Record Head quarter Groceries and Fresh Meat Quiz Gifts Open 7 ti 1 1 1:00 332-9527 332-9651 R.C. 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BOWERS French B.A. Shaw University M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Universite of Paris, Universites de Bordeaux et Toulause, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Advisor to: National Honor Society MR. PERCELL R. BOWSER Biology B.S. and M.S. North Carolina College at Durham Advisor to: Science Club, Hi-Y Club MRS. MARIAN W. CAMPBELL Vocational Home Economics and Family Life Education B.S. Hampton Institue M.A. Temple University Adviser to: Future Homemakers of America MR. H.B. CAPLE Dramatics, Speech B.S. Hampton Institute Advance Study: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adviser to: Thespianic Acting Society MRS. BLANCHE H. CASSIDY World History B.S. A. T. University Advanced Study: Hampton Institute, North Carolina College at Durham MRS. JOSEPH C. CHAMPION Counselor B.S. and M.S. A. T. State University Advanced Study: Columbia University, U.C.L.A., North Carolina College at Durham, University of North Carolina DR. S.E. DURANTE Principal B.S. Shaw University M.S. University of Pennsylvania Ed.D. University of Pennsylvania MR. LEROY MILLER Assistant Principal B.S. A. T. College M.A. Pennsylvania State University MR. JOHN A. BARBEE Biology, Senior Science M.S. Howard University Advanced Study: North Carolina College Advisor to: Audio-Visual Aids MRS. EVELYN BEIDERBECKE Home Economics B.S. Cornell University M.A. Columbia University Adviser to: Future Homemakers of America MRS. LAURA BELL English 11 A. B. Spelman College M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Atlanta University MRS. MARJORIE R. BELTON Counselor B. S. Hampton Institute M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Brooklyn College MR. OSCAR W. BIDGOOD Driver Education B.A. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: Duke University, North Carolina College MISS M. ALMA BLAKE Physical Education M.A. Columbia University Advanced Study: Columbia University Advisor to: G.A.A., Drillettes, Girls’ Basketball, Volleyball Team, Track Team MR. ALFONSO W. BLAKE World History B.S. Knoxville College M.A. Florida A. M. MRS. EMMA C. BOGLE World History B.A. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: New York University, University of North Carolina, Temple University Advisor to: Host and Hostesse Club, N.C.C.J. MRS. MARGARET B. BOOKER English 11 and 12 B.A. Shaw University M.A. North Carolina College Advanced Study: North Carolina College Advisor to: Student Council MR. CLIFTON COLLINS, JR. Psychology, Economics B.A. St. Augustine College M.A. Atlanta University Adviser to: National Honor Society MR. J. EARL COLSTON Algebra, Mathematics B.S. Livingstone College Advanced Study: Teachers’ College, Columbia University, University of North Carolina Adviser to: Tennis Team, Assistant Football Coach MR. JOHN T. CRAWFORD Physical Education B.S. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: University of North Carolina College at Chapel Hill Adviser to: J.V. Football, J.V. Basketball, Varsity Golf MISS GLORIA A. DAFFORD Business Education B.S. North Carolina College at Durham Adviser to: Student Council MRS. E.S. DIXON Reading B.A. Livingstone College Advanced Study: Morgan State College Adviser to: Host and Hostess Club 172 Mr. Champion talks with Mrs. Sarah Tucker about her daughter, Kay. MR. W.E. DUNHAM Tailoring Certificate: North Carolina A. T. State University Advanced Study: North Carolina State University Adviser to: Vocational Club MR. ROBERT L. ELLIS Spanish 3. A. North Carolina College at Durham dvanced Study: Universidad “Biento Jivare”, West Virginia University 2o-Adviser: Spanish Club MR. W.C. ERVIN Mathematics T.S. Johnson C. Smith University M. Ed. Boston University Advanced Study: Fisk University, Indiana University, Clark University MISS ANN MURRAY FEIBER Vorld History LA. Randolph-Macon Women’s College | A. A. Tulane University ! advanced Study : Louisiana State University IRS. CLOTELLE FISHER Special Education rade Diploma: Hampton Institute t.S. Barber-Scotia College l.Ed. Pennsylvania State University Advanced Study: A. T. State University, South Carolina State College MISS LOIS B. FITTS Tata Processing i.S.C. North Carolina College at Durham 1.A. New York University Advanced Study: U.C.L.A., Appalachian State Teachers College, North Carolina State University, New York University, North Carolina College dviser to: Business Club, Y-Teen Club MRS. EVELYN D. FLOYD English 12, Composition, Journalism B.A. Bennett College Advanced Study: Howard University, University of Wisconsin, Catholic University Adviser to: Yearbook, School Paper MISS BARBARA B. FUNDERBURKE Distributive Education B.A. Jbhnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adviser to: D.E. Club MR. H.L. HAWKINS Geometry B.S. Livingstone M.A. Michigan State University Advanced Study: Dayton University MR. JOHN L. HOLLOWAY Orchestra, Instrumental Music B.A. and M.A. North Carolina College at Durham MRS. MARY L. HUGHES Algebra B.S. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: Howard University, New York University MR. JOHN C. JOHNSON Driver Education B.S. Fayetteville State College Adviser to: Drill Team MR. CEDRIC H. JONES English B.A. Shaw University 173 M.A. Columbia University Adviser to: Social Committee of the Student Council MRS. MATTIE T. KEARNEY Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping B.S. A. T. State University Adviser to: Business Club MISS RANDY J. KENNINGTON Typewriting, General Business B.S. Winthrop College Advance Study: Appalachian State College MRS. CLARISSY C. KNOX Vocational Home Economics B.S. South Carolina State College M.A. Cornell University Advanced Study: Columbia University, University of Chicago, Study Abroad-Temple University Adviser to: Future Homemakers of America MR. WILLIAM B. LINDSAY, SR. English 10 B. A. Fisk University M.Ed. Temple University MR. CHARLES McCULLOUGH Physical Education B.S. North Carolina College Advanced Study: N.C.C. Adviser to: Football, Basketball, Baseball teams MRS. ANNIE M. McDONALD Librarian B. A. North Carolina College at Durham Advanced Study: Simmons College, Appalachian State University Adviser to: Library Club MR. HAROLD C. McLEAN Industrial Arts B.S., M.S. A. T. State University MR. E. WESLEY McNAIR Chemistry and Physics B.S. Shaw University M.A. Tuskegee Institute Adviser to: Science Club, Tennis Club MR. T. MARION MARTIN Physical Education B.A. Johnson C. Smith University M.A. New York University Adviser to: Athletics, Football, Track MISS SHIRLEY A. MILLS English 12 B.A. Johnson C. Smith University MRS. LECORA L. MOBLEY English 12 B.S. Alabama State College M.Ed. Tuskegee Institute Advanced Study: Tuskagee Institute and North Carolina College MRS. G.G. MOORE Biology B.S. Bennett College M.S. Columbia University MISS LILLIESTEEN MOORE Cosmetology Advanced Study: N.Y.U. and A T Adviser to: Vocational Club, Cosmetology MRS. S.J. MOORE French I, II B.A. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: Appalachian State Teachers College Adviser to: National Honor Society MRS. JOY NICHOLS World History A. B. North Carolina College MR. L. AUGUSTUS PAIGE Instrumental Music, Band B. S. Hampton Institute Advanced Study: University of North Carolina, University of Minnesota MRS. GERTRUDE PEARSON Chemistry B.S. Johnson C. Smith M.A. Fisk University Adviser to: Student Council, Homecoming Committee MISS JACQUELINE A. PHARR Biology B.S. Johnson C. Smith University M.A. Columbia University Adviser to: Red Cross MISS HORTENSE N. REID Chorus I, II, Music Appreciation, Girls Glee Club B.A., M.A. University of Michigan Adviser to: Choral Ensemble, Boys Glee Club, Vocal Soloists MISS ISABEL H. REID Bible B.A. Erskine College Advanced Study: M.R.E., Presbyterian School of Christian Education MRS. H.S. RHEDRICK English B.A. Johnson C. Smith University MISS MERTYE RICE Spanish, Humanities B.A. Shaw University M.A. New York University Adviser to: El Club Espanol, Future Teachers of America MISS MARTHA E. RIDDICK Librarian B.S. Hampton Institute B.L.S. University of Chicago M.S. Syracuse University Adviser to: Library A-V Assistants Club MR. FRANCIS L. ROBERTS Physical Education and Science B.S. North Carolina College at Durham Advanced Study: North Carolina College at Durham Adviser to: Football (Assistant Coach) Baseball (Assistant Coach) MRS. JEANNE M. RORIE Algebra, Algebra-Trigonometry B.S. North Carolina College M.S. University of Pennsylvania 174 MR. MARVIN B. RORIE, SR. Distributive Education B.S. A T University M.A. New York University Adviser to: D.E. Club MR. O.A. ROUSSEAU III Sociology, Economics, Government, World History B.S. A T State University Advanced Study: A T MR. CHARLES W. SANDERS English 11 B.A. North Carolina college Advanced Study: Morgan State College MR. CLAUDE E. SAUNDERS Driver Education B.S. Johnson. C. Smith University MR. J. WELLINGTON SCOTT Commercial Dietetics B.S. Tuskegee Institute Advanced Study: North Carolina State, South Carolina State, A T State University Adviser to: Vocational Club MISS JUNE M. SMITH English, French A. B. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: University of North Carolina MISS KATHLEEN SMITH English 10 B. A. Talladega College Adviser to: (Assistant) Yearbook Staff and Mirror Staff MRS. MARY P. SPIVEY General Mathematics B.S. Livingstone College MR. JAMES M. TAYLOR Cooperative Office Occupations B.S. East Carolina College Advanced Study: East Carolina MRS. LUCINDA R. SULLIVAN Biology B.S. North Carolina College Advanced Study: N.C.C. MR. JOSEPH A. TISDALE U.S. History B.A. Johnson C. Smith University Adviser to: Football Coach, Baseball Coach B.S. in Commerce, North Carolina College Advanced Study: Appalachian State Adviser to: Social Committee Student Council MRS. BARBARA TUCKER Art B.S. East Carolina College MR. MELVIN L. WALL I.C.T. B.S., M.S. A T State University Advanced Study: U.N.C. at Chapel Hill Adviser to: V.I.C.A. MRS. ETHIE P. WATERMAN Physical Education, Modern Dance B.S. Virginia State College Adviser to: Cheerleaders, Social Committee of Student Council MR. WILLIAM T. WATERMAN Industrial Arts B.S. A T State University Advanced Study: North Carolina State MRS. LOUELLA B. WATSON U.S. History B.A. Johnson C. Smith University M.A. Columbia University MRS. INA CLAIRE WILES English 10 B.A. University of South Carolina Advanced Study: Winthrop College, Knoxville College MR. J.A. WILLIAMS Electronics B.S. A T State University Advanced Study: N.C. State University Adviser to: Electronics Club MR. O.A. WILLIAMS Art B.S. A T State University M.Ed. Pennsylvania State University Adviser to: Art Club, Senior Class MR. ARTHUR A. WILSON, JR. Driver Education B.S. Johnson C. Smith University Advanced Study: N.Y. University MR. WILLIAM H. YONGUE, JR. Chemistry B.S. Johnson C. Smith University M.S. University of Michigan Adviser to: Science Club MR. JOSEPH F. TOWNS U.S. History MRS. MARGARETTA YOUNG Photography Algebra, Geometry B.S. Johnson C. Smith University 3.S. Knoxville College M.S. University of Michigan Advanced Study: Ohio University Adviser to: World Peach High School, Photography Club MR. ROBERT G. YOUNT MISS GLORIA E. TRAYLOR U.S. History Typing I, General Business, Business Mathematics B.S. Lenoir Rhyne College 175 Senior Statistics ADAMS, BRENDA LEE “Brenda Mack” Student Council 2; Chorus 2,3; Homeroom President 2,3; Science Club AMBITION: Nurse ALEXANDER, ALVIN “Bo Rabbit” AMBITION; Electrician Choral Ensemble 3,4; Spanish Club 2,4; Mirror Staff 4; Lion Staff4; Red Cross 2,3; Girl’s Glee Club 3; Science Club 4 AMBITION: Career in Spanish ANDERSON, ETHEL LOU Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Secretary 2; Host and Hostess 2-4; Library Club 3; French Club 3 AMBITION: Home Economist ALEXANDER, DONNIE “Big D” Football 2,4; Baseball 2,4; Red Cross 2,4; AMBITION: Professional Football Player ALEXANDER, LARRY PRESTON “Bo Legs” Student Council 2; Homeroom President 2; Red Cross 2; Basketball 2; Hi-Y 2,3; AMBITION: Lawyer ALEXANDER, WAYNE CLAYTON “Pistol Pete” Student Council 2,3; Red Cross 4; Monitor 4; Tennis 2,4; Homeroom Officer 4; Varsity Club 2; Senior Class Officer 4 AMBITION: Technical Salesman ANTHONY,BEVERLY JEAN “Tootsie” Dance Group 2,4; Chorus 2; Student Council 2; Head Majorette 4; Host and Hostess Club 4; AMBITION: Elementary Teacher ANTHONY,BRENDA “Bren” Red Cross 2; AMBITION: Seamstress ANTHONY, KATHERINE “Cookie” Student Council 2; Band 2,4; Red Cross AMBITION: Music Teacher ALLEN, CHRISTINE “Tine” AMBITION: Dental Assistant ARMSTRONG, THOMAS “Tammy” AMBITION: Accountant ALLEN, SHEILA F. “Flo” Chorus 2-4; Student Council 2,3; Homeroom President 2; Orchestra 2, 3; AUDREY, WALTER BENARD . “Wall” AMBITION: Mechanic A Senior Tea was held at the beginning of the school year for the plained the graduation requirements and college board tests. Dr. purpose of informing parents about the status of their children. The Durante stressed the importance of the parents’ showing an interest guidance counselors, Mr. J. C. Champion and Mrs. M. J. Belton, ex- in their children’s work. 176 AUTRY, SONYA EVAN “Peaches” Cheerleader 4; President of Bible Class 4; Student Council 2; AMBITION: Social Worker BAILEY, PERCILLA L. “Bow Leggs” Student Council 1,2,4; Red Cross 3; Girls Glee Club 4; AMBITION: Professional Model BAILEY, RONALD DEAN “Raul” Red Cross 2; Thespian 2; Basketball 2,3; Football 3,4; Homeroom Presi¬ dent 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; AMBITION: Psychologist BARBER, GAIL Red Cross 2; Health and Safety Committee 3; AMBITION: Social Worker BARRETT, EUGENE “Gene” Basketball 3; AMBITION: Officer of Air Force BAUKNIGHT, BETTY BEATRICE “B B” Student Council 2-4; Homeroom Vice President 3; Girls Athletic Asso¬ ciation 2-3; Spanish Club 1,3,4; AMBITION: Sociologist BAXTER, ELSIE MAE “Mae” Red Cross; Baseball; Dancing AMBITION: Nurse BELK, LUCILLE “Mustang Sally” Chorus 2; Homeroom Assistant Secretary 3,4; FHA 2; Vocational Club 3-4; AMBITION; Business Secretary BELL, DEBORAH MAE “D.B.” Chorus 2-3; Science Club 4; National Association of Christians and Jews AMBITION: Social Worker BELTON, SANDRA MARIE “Sandy” Chorus 2; Girls Glee Club 3, Red Cross 2-3; Student Council Corres¬ ponding Secretary 2-4; Secretary of Junior Class; AMBITION: Business Education BELTON, WILLIE BILL “Little Willie” Band 2-4; Gymnastics 2,4; AMBITION: Auto Mechanic BENSON, JANICE ELIZABETH “J.B.” Homeroom President 2; Secretary of Senior Class 4; French Club BLACK, ANNIE KATRINA “Trina” National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 4; French Club 3; Debate Team and Club 2,4; Homeroom Vice President 3; F.T.A. 3,4; AMBITION: English Teacher BLACKMAN, TYRONIA ANN “Terry” Red Cross; F.H.A. AMBITION: Social Worker BLACKMOORE, LILLIE ANN “Ann” Red Cross; Y Teen 3; F.H.A. 3; D.E. Club 2,3; AMBITION: Computer Programmer BLAKE, RODERICK LEWIS “The Fats” Basketball 2; Track 2; Chorus 2 ; AMBITION: Military Career BLAKENEY, WILMA LEE “Big Wilma” Basketball 3; Chorus 2; Red Cross 2; AMBITION: Commercial Dietitian BLUE, JANEE PATRESE Student Council 2,4; Debate Club 2; French Club 3,4; Lion Staff and Editor 4; Mirror Staff 4; AMBITION: Journalist BOGER, HOWARD “Bo Hawk” Homeroom President 4; Baseball 3,4; Band 2-4; Student Council 4; Science Club 4 AMBITION: Evangelist BOLDEN, JOYCE ANN “Joyce Baby” Red Cross 3-4 AMBITION: Nurse BOST, DEBORAH DELORES “Debbie” AMBITION: Secretary BOULWARE, CAROL ANN “Bou” Homeroom Vice President 4; Student Council 3; Red Cross 4; Host and Hostess Club 3; AMBITION: IBM Key Puncher BREWER, ELIZABETH “Lib” AMBITION: Nurse BRIDGES, SHIRLEY AMBITION: Cosmetologist BRIGHT, DEBRA YVETTE “Deb” Student Council 2; Band 2-4; Homeroom Secretary 2; Homeroom par¬ liamentarian 3,4 AMBITION: Accountant BROOKS, CHARLES ARTHUR “Little Brooks” Football 2-4; Track 2; Student Council 2; Homeroom Treasurer 3,4; Senior Class Treasurer 4 AMBITION: Commercial Artist BROOKS, DOROTHY “Dot” Red Cross 2; Host and Hostess 2-3; F.H.A. 2; Art Club 2,3 AMBITION: Art Teacher BROOKS, LOMAX JR. “Spook” Chorus 2; Red Cross 2,3 AMBITION: Military Career 177 BROWN, ANN MARIE “Twiggy” Student Council 2,3; Band 2,3; Host and Hostess Club 2,3; D.E. Club 4; Homeroom Parliamentarian 4, Homeroom Secretary 3. AMBITION: Elementary Teacher BROWN, LOMA A. Piano 2; Basketball 2; Distributive Education 3,4 AMBITION: Medical Secretary BROWN, LORETTA YVONNE AMBITION: Nurse BROWN, PASQUELINA “Patsy” Library Club 2 AMBITION: Secretary BUGGS, PATRICIA ANNE “Pat” Band 2; Red Cross 2,3; Chorus 2,3; Thespian 2,4; Homeroom Treasurer AMBITION: Speech Therapist BURCH, BETTY YVONNE “Peachers” Red Cross 2; Student Council 2; F.T.A. AMBITION: Nurse BYERS, BRENDA MARIE “Brenda Mae” AMBITION: Seamstress BYNUM, MELVINA ARCEBA “Mel” Red Cross 2; Girls Athletic Association 3; F.H.A. 2,4 AMBITION: Business Secretary CALDWELL, GEORGE EVANS “Tubby” Baseball 2-4; Student Council 2-4; Football 3; Red Cross 3; Thespian 4 AMBITION: Electronics CALDWELL, SANDRA ELAINE “Sand” Chorus 2-4; Girls Glee Club 3; Student Council 3,4; Red Cross 4; Home¬ room President 2,3; Choral Ensemble 3; Homeroom Secretary 4 AMBITION: Surgical Nurse CALLOWAY, LARRY GENE “Lilo” Football; Baseball; Track 3; Basketball 3 AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher CALLOWAY, RONALD O’NEAL “Skin” Drama, Track, Football AMBITION: Sportscaster CAMPBELL, EUGENE DOUGLAS “Big V” Photography Club 3,4 AMBITION: I.B.M. Operator CANNON, LARRY “Cannon Ball” AMBITION: Electronics CARR, BENARD HAROLD “Nard” Football 2, Baseball 2, Basketball 2, Art Club 3 AMBITION: Computer Programmer CARR, JACQUELYN “J.C.” Chorus 2; Student Council; Science Club; Debate Club, Ensemble; Girls Glee Club; Y-Teens Club AMBITION: Singer CASEY, WILLIAM HENRY “Big Wit” Chorus 2; Student Council 2; Football 2; Track 2 AMBITION: Electronic Technician CHAMBERS, JOSEPH HENRY “Pig” Basketball 2,3 AMBITION: Doctor CHAMPION, MAXINE L. “Lil Blunt” Red Cross 2-4; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Pediatrician CHILDS, PATRICIA Chorus 2-4; Student Council 2-4; Choral Ensemble 2-4; Red Cross 2,3; Homeroom Secretary 2; Homeroom Parliamentarian 4; Y-Teens 2; Girls Athletic Association 4; Cooperative Office Occupation 4 AMBITION: Stenographer CLARK, LARRY DARNELL Vocational Club AMBITION: Military Career CLIFTON, GERTRUDE “Gert” F.H.A; Student Council AMBITION: Nurse CLOUD, JOHN DURAN AMBITION: Mechanic CLYBURN, CYNTHIA JUANITA “Cynt” Girls Basketball 2,3; Homeroom Secretary 2; F.H.A.; Red Cross 2; G.A. A. 2,3 AMBITION: Social Worker COCHRANE, GWENDOLYN “Gwen” Orchestra 2; Tennis 2 AMBITION: Secretary COCHRAN, WILLIAM MELVIN Basketball 2; Chorus 2-3; Track 2,3; Football 2 AMBITION: Military Career COLLIER, WOODROW S. “Woody” Photography Club 3 AMBITION: Programmer COLLINS, BRENDA JEAN “Bren” Y-Teen 2,3 AMBITION: Secretary COLLINS, JAMES RUFUS Photography AMBITION: Military Career COLLINS, NETTIE ELAINE “Net” 178 Red Cross 3,4; Chorus 2; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Physical Therapist COLLINS, REBECCA Basketball 3 AMBITION: Secretary COX, JESSE FRANK “Sonny” Basketball, Football, Golf, Art Club AMBITION: Barber CRAIG, ALFREDA “Freida” Basketball 3; Student Council 2; F.T.A. AMBITION: Secretary CRAIG, MARIE TANI “Ree Ree” Red Cross 3,4; Student Council 2-4; F.T.A. 2-4; Chorus 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; Letter Girl 3,4; N.H.A. 2-4; Host and Hostess Club 2-4; G.A.A. 2-4 AMBITION: Nurse CRAWFORD, JOAN “Joanie Baby” Business Club, Secretary 2; Future Homemakers of America AMBITION: Accountant CRAWFORD, LETTIE M. “Mose” Student Council 3; Homeroom Treasurer 3,4 AMBITION: Secretary CROSLIN, BRENDA DERBORA “Deabora” Band 2-4; F.T.A. 3; Homeroom President 2; Red Cross 3; Orchestra 3; Drama 2; F.T.A. 3 AMBITION: Teacher of Drama CUNNINGHAM, STEVEN LAWRENCE “Steve” J.V. Football, Student Council AMBITION: Printer CURETON, RONNIE LEE “Super Duck” Baseball 2,3; Football 3; AMBITION: Mechanic DAVIDSON, DAWN MURIEL “Luke” Chorus 2; Art Club 4 AMBITION: Secretary DAVIDSON, DOLLENE LUCILLE “Peaches” D.E. Club 2,3; Chorus I 4; Homeroom President 2 AMBITION: Nurse DAVIS, ADAM AMBITION: Welder DAVIS, ADRIAN EDMOND “Daddy” Band 2; Student Council 4; Red Cross 4; Science Club 4; Senior Monitor 4 AMBITION: Architectual Engineer DAVIS, ANNA KATE “Kate” Chorus I 2; Student Council 2-4; Debate Club 2,3 AMBITION: Political Scientist DAVIS, MARY LOUISE “Mae” D.E. Club 2,3; Chorus 4 AMBITION: Nurse DAVIS, MYRA “Punchanella” Chorus 2-4; Student Council 4; Thespians 4; Ensemble 3,4; Girl’s Glee Club 3; Journalism Staff 4; Homeroom Vice President 3; Student Council Corresponding Secretary 4 AMBITION: History Teacher DAVIS, QUINCEY “Quint” AMBITION: Telephone Operator DAVIS, WILLIE EARLE “Boot” AMBITION: Tailor DAWKINS, MARGARET ANN “Morty” Red Cross 3; Orchestra 2-4; Library Club 4 AMBITION: Social Worker DAWKINS, MICHAEL LEVELL Student Council 4 AMBITION: Barber DAWSON, BETTY JEAN “Jean” G.A.A. 2-4 AMBITION: Music Teacher DEAN, ROBERT WARREN “Bobby” Red Cross 4 AMBITION: Tailor DEMRY, JAMES “J.D.” Basketball 3 AMBITION: Professional Basketball Player DeWALT, JOHN FRANKLIN “D-John” Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4 AMBITION: Military Career DIGGS, JEROME “Wine” Band 2,3; Basketball 3; Science Club 4 AMBITION: Professional Athlete DIGGS, PATRICIA YVONNE “Pat” Chorus 2; Girl’s Basketball Team 2 AMBITION: Model DIXON, REGINALD “Shark” AMBITION: Certified Public Accountant DOUGLAS, PATRICIA ALLAN “Twiggy” Red Cross 2-4; Student Council 3; Girl’s Basketball Team 2,3; Business Club 3 AMBITION: Model 179 DUNCAN, JAMES HORSEA “Dunk” Golf 2-4; Track 3 AMBITION: Professional Golfer DUNLAP, CYNTHIA JEAN “Cynt” AMBITION: Secretary DUNLAP, EDNA RUTH “Sister” Cosmetology 3,4; Photography 2 AMBITION: Cosmetologist EDGERTON, SOPHIA ANN Red Cross 2,3; Student Council 2,4; French Club 2,4; Homeroom Trea¬ surer 4; Science Club 2,3 AMBITION: Music Teacher EDGEWORTH, ERNEST D’VOND “Penny” Library Club 2; Science Club 2-4; Math Club 3; Track 4; Student Coun¬ cil 2-4 AMBITION: Doctor EDWARDS, ADA DELORIS “Lois” Red Cross 2,3; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Nurse EDWARDS, JOHN HASTY AMBITION: Teacher ELLIS, MARGARET LAVERNE “Verne” Chorus 2,3; Girl’s Glee Club 3,4; Student Council 2; Red Cross 4; Homeroom Secretary 2,4 AMBITION: Secretary ERVIN, FLORENCE “Flo” AMBITION: Secretary ERVIN, GARY W. “Butch” AMBITION: Teacher EVANS, DIANE Student Council 2-4; Chorus 2,3; Ensemble 3-4; Homeroom President 2-4; Vice President of Student Council 4 AMBITION: Physical Therapist EVANS, PERCIVAL EUGENE “Love Juice” Band 2-4; Junior Varsity Football 3; Track 3,4 AMBITION: Mechanic FARRIS, SUSIE MAE “Sue” D.E. Club 2; AMBITION: Nurse FAULKNER, SHERRY DEVONDE “Shake” Chorus 2; Red Cross 3,4 AMBITION: Nurse FEASTER, EARL ARTHUR “Chuck” Red Cross 3 AMBITION: Tailor FISHER, FAYON DENISE “Fish” Student Council 2; Host and Hostess 2,4; Y-Teens 2; Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Computor Programmer FISHER, SYLVIA ANGELENIA “Silva” Spanish Club 3; D.E. Club 4; Student Council 2 AMBITION: X-Ray Technician FLEMINGS, PATSY K. Chorus 2,3; Thespians 2,3; Choral Ensemble 2,3; Band 3; Y-Teens 2,3 AMBITION: Model FORD, ESTELLE REGINA “Gina” Chorus 2,3; Student Council 2,4; Girl’s Glee Club 2 AMBITION: Model FORSTON, MARLENE “Map” Red Cross 2,4 AMBITION: Nurse FORTE, JOHNNY STEVENSON “Head” AMBITION: Tailor FRAZIER, DELEASE “Leasie” Red Cross 2; Student Council 2,3; Science Club 3 AMBITION: Nurse FRIDAY, WAYNE Student Council 2,3; Band 2,4; Science Club 4; Orchestra 3; Home¬ room President 4 AMBITION: Dentist FUNDERBURKE, WILLIE “Lump-Lump” AMBITION: Mechanic GADDY,GEORGE RAY “Butch” Chorus 2; Red Cross 2,3; Student Council 2; Football 2,3; Baseball 3 AMBITION: Engineer GAITHER, JOHN “Sam Jones” Baseball Team 2 AMBITION: Professional Baseball Player GALMON, ANNIE WILTON “Flossie” AMBITION: Nurse GASTON, JOHN L. “Big John” Football 2; Track 2 AMBITION: Electrical Engineer GHOLSTON, CODY DILTON Art Club 2-4; Football 3; Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Artist GIVENS, WILLIAM RUDOLPH “Buddy” Band 2-4; Red Cross 3; Student Council 2,3; Chorus 2; Homeroom Pres¬ ident 2 AMBITION: Electrician 180 GOGGINS, OLA L. “Sister” Homeroom Reporter 2; Business Club 4 AMBITION: IBM Operator GOINS, HARRY A. “Hombra” Band 2-4 AMBITION: Racer GOODE, HORACE EDDIE “Nose” Football 3; Red Cross 3; Track 2,4 AMBITION: Industrial Engineer GORDON, GEORGE “Gorgeous” Football 3; Track 2 AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher GORDON, KATHY JEAN “Kitten” Red Cross 2,4 AMBITION: Nurse GRAHAM, ANNIE MAE “Granny” AMBITION: Secretary GRAHAM, MARTHA MAGNOLIA “Sister” AMBITION: Barber GRAY, CHARLES LEE Chorus 2-3; AMBITION: Engineer GREEN, DOROTHY LOUISE “Dot” G.A.A. 2 AMBITION: IBM Operator GRENE, RUDOLPH RONALD “Rudy Baby” Chorus 2-4; Boys Glee Club 3; F.T.A. 2,3; Student Council 3 AMBITION Lawyer GRESHAM, LINDA ANN “Foxy” Red Cross 4; Letter Girl 2-4; Orchestra 2-3; Homeroom President 2; Student Council 2-3 AMBITION: Stenographer GRIER, CHERYL ELAINE “Little Cheryl” Student Council 2; Spanish Club 4; G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 3 AMBITION: Sociologist GRIER, VALERIE YVONNE Red Cross 2,3; Student Council 2; Host and Hostess 2,3; Homeroom President 2 AMBITION: English Teacher GRIGG, VIRGINIA DARLENE “Ginger” Student Council 2; Host and Hostess 2,3; Chorus 2; Cheerleader 3,4; Red Cross 4 AMBITION: Psychologist GRIMES, ALICE MARIE “Puddin” Chorus 3; Red Cross 3; Y-Teens 3 AMBITION: Secretary GUY, DOROTHY MAE “Dot Guy” Red Cross 2,3; Student Council 2-3; Y-Teens 2,3; Chorus 2 AMBITION: Biologist HAIRSTON, LINDA CASANDRA Student Council 2-4; Red Cross 2; President Homeroom 3; French Club 3-4; Mirror Staff 4; Associate Editor of Lion 4; Vice President of Homeroom 2-4; President Senior Class 4; Guidance Club 3; Host and Hostess 2 AMBITION: French Interpretor HALL, FRANKLIN ALONZO “Lonzo!” Band 2-3; Orchestra 2-3; Homeroom Vice President 3; AMBITION: Electronic Technician HARRIS, CURTIS GERALD “Lil Curt” AMBITION: Auto Mechanic HARRIS, DAISY BEATRICE “Hass” Girls Glee Club 3-4; Student Council 2-3; Girls Basketball Team 2-3; G.A.A. 2-4; AMBITION: Elementary Teacher HARRIS, DORIS ELIZABETH “Dot” Student Council Representative 2; Libr ary Club 2; Red Cross 2; Y-Teen 2; G.A.A. HARRIS, FRANCINE Red Cross 2-4; Chorus 2 AMBITION: Secretary HARRIS, GRACE DIANNE Chorus 2; Secretary 2 AMBITION: Secretary HARRIS, HARRIET EASTER “Slim” Chorus 2-4; Red Cross 2; Y-Teen 3; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Model HARRIS, RONALD “Slick” Band 2-4; Orchestra 2-4: AMBITION: Auto Mechanic HARRISON, DIANE MAXWELL “Dia” Student Council AMBITION: Advertising Clerk HARVELL, CHARLES WADE AMBITION: IBM Operator HELMS, LUCY ANN “Lou” Red Cross 2; F.H.A. 4; AMBITION: Nurse HEMPHILL, JOYCE ELAINE “Hemp” F.RA.; Red Cross 2; Y-Teen; Student Council Representative 2; Science Club AMBITION: Nurse 181 HEMPHILL, VERONICA “Von” Y-Teen 2; G.A.A. 2-3; Tennis Team; Red Cross 2; Student Council 2; Science Club 4. AMBITION: Nurse HENDERSON, LARRY DOUGLAS “Fats” Football 3-4; Golf 3-4; Parliamentarium (Homeroom) 4; Treasurer 3; Red Cross; Homeroom Vice President 2; AMBITION: Teacher HICKLIN, BERNICE LAVERN “Bunniecat” Chorus II 2-4; Red Cross 3; Library Club 4; Student Council 4 AMBITION: Nurse HILL, BETTY “Goose” Chorus 2-4; Red Cross 2; Basketball 2-4; G.A.A. 2; Student Council AMBITION: Secretary HILL, CARRIE LEE “Porky” Band 2-4; Red Cross 2-4 AMBITION: Switchboard Operator HILL, JOHN HENRY “Big John” AMBITION: Military Career HILL, MILTON LEWIS “Milt Chamberlin” Basketball 2-4 AMBITION: Tailor HILL, ZACKERY NORMAN “Zack” Homeroom President 2-4: Basketball 2-4; Student Council 2-4; Band 2-4; Host and Hostess 2-4; Spanish Club 3 AMBITION: Lawyer HINES, DELORAS ANN “Loisie” G.A.A. 2-3; Basketball 2-3; AMBITION: IBM Operator HODGE, WILLIAM RENOGGLE “Slack Noggle” Track 3 AMBITION: Military Career HOGAN, PHYLLIS GERALDINE “Phil” AMBITION: Dietitian HOLLAND, LEROY Vice President Homeroom 2; Band 2-4; AMBITION: Computer Programmer HOLLAND, TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE “Tudy” Orchestra 2-4; Band 2 AMBITION: Computer Operator HOLMAN, JUDY ANN Vocational Club 3-4; G.A.A. 2; Red Cross 2; Photography 2 AMBITION: Nurse HOOD, SHIRLEY YVONNE “Shelly” Student Council 2; Photography Club 2-3; Modern Dance Group 3; Future Homemakers of America 3-4; G.A.A. 2-3 AMBITION: IBM Computer HOOPER, LOUIS SAMUEL “Hooper” AMBITION: Military Career HOOVER, KAY BARBARA “Sea Hag” Majorette 4; Basketball Team 4; Pom-Pom Girl 3; Orchestra 2,3 AMBITION: Executive Secretary HORTON, SARAH CATHEY “Kitten” Dance Group 2 ' Student Council 2,3; Guidance Representative 2 AMBITION: English Teacher HOWARD, LARR l DONZELL “B.D.” C - ' i ; 3,4; Foot all 3; Student Council 2, Choral Ensemble 4; Track ; Red Cross 3 AM ION: Electronic Technician HOWELL, JOHN WILLIAM “Chip” Band, Orchestra, Football AMBITION: Musician HOWZE, SHIRLEY ELANE “Fat” Girl’s Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2 AMBITION: Elementary Teacher HUGHES, MACK JEROME “Burn’t” Band AMBITION: Marine HUNTER, BEVERLY “Beb” Parliamentarian of Homeroom 3; D.E.I. Club AMBITION: Nurse HUNTER, HENRY LEE “Hen” Football; Basketball; Baseball AMBITION: Professional Basketball Player HUNTLEY, BELINDA CAROL “Lynn” Student Council 2; Homeroom Assistant Secretary 2,3 AMBITION: Interior Decorator HUNTLEY, EDWARD “Jerry” AMBITION: Electrical Technician HUNTLEY, LYNETTA “Nett” Red Cross; Student Council 2 AMBITION: X-Ray Technician HUNTLEY, SHIRLEY ELAINE “Little Bit” Y-Teen 2 AMBITION: Secretary JACKSON, BRENDA DIANE “Cowboy” Student Council 2 182 AMBITION: Secretary JACKSON, JAMES EDWARD “June” AMBITION: Automotive Technician JAMERSON, BETTY R. “Byrd” Y-Teens 3; Health Careers Club 2; AMBITION: Social Worker JAMES, CLEVELAND CHARLES “Tank” Band 2-4; Baseball 2-3; Student Council 2-3 AMBITION: Sports Broadcaster JOHNSON, ARTHUR JR. “Art” F.T.A. 2,3; 4-H Club 2; Chorus 2; Chaplin 2 AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher JOHNSON, BARBARA “Polly” AMBITION: Keypunch Operator JOHNSON, BERTHA DELORES “Dede” Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Secretary JOHNSON, BIRTHA MAE “Bert” Chorus 2; Red Cross 4; Student Council 2 AMBITION: IBM Operator JOHNSON, CLAUDINE ANTIONETTE “Claude” Chorus 2; Red Cross 4; Student Council 2; NHA 2; Vice President of Homeroom 2 AMBITION: English Teacher JOHNSON, HARRIETT CYNTHIA “Boot” Red Cross 2,3; Student Council 4 AMBITION: Nurse JOHNSON, JOHNNIE MAE “Pinky” Dance Group; Red Cross; Girls Glee Club AMBITION: Nurse JOHNSON, MARILYN AURELIA “Pat” Student Council 2; Distributive Education Club 3,4 AMBITION: Military Career JOHNSON, ROBBIE “Tweet” Vice President 3; Student Council 4; AMBITION: Teacher JOHNSON, TALVIN ANTHONY “Gorgeous James” Football; Track AMBITION: Musician JOHNSON, WILLIAM LINDSEY Chorus 2,4; Ensemble 3,4; Student Council President; Student Council 2,4; Boys Glee Club 2,4; Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Physicist JONES, DAVID ALFONSA “Jughead” AMBITION: Military Career JONES, HARRELL CUTIS JR. “Cave Man” Basketball; Football; Track AMBITION: Auto Mechanic JONES, LINWOOD Student Council 2,4; Red Cross 2,4; Jr. Achievement 3; Homeroom President 2; French Club 2,4; Football 2,4; Basketball 2,4; Photog¬ raphy Club 3,4 AMBITION: Anesthetist JONES, LONNIE Distributive Education; Football; Track AMBITION: Machinist JONES, SEAFUS JORDAN, HORACETINA “Tina-Bugs” Chorus 2,3; Dance Group 3; Student Council 3,4; Vice President 4 AMBITION: Clerical Secretary KENNEDY, FRED DOUGLAS “Ducie” Homeroom President 4; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 2,4; Football 3,4; AMBITION: Doctor KENNEDY, WILLIAM HENRY “Birdchest” Track; Basketball; Volleyball AMBITION: Dietitian KILLIAN, BEATRICE “Bee” Junior Red Cross; FTA; Chorus 2 AMBITION: Nurse KINARD, STELLA LOUISE “Stel” Chorus 2; GAA 2; Modern Dance 3,4; Thespians 2 AMBITION: Teacher KING, THOMAS HOWARD “Red Dog” Track; Football AMBITION: Cook KIRKPATRICK, MARY LOUISE “Kirk” Y-Teen 2; GAA 3; Tennis Team 2; Red Cross 4; Science Club 4 AMBITION: Nurse LANEY, MICHAEL GRANT “Black” Football 4 LANIER, EMMA JEAN “Jean” Vocational Club 3,4 AMBITION: Cosmetologist LEAKE, DARIE ZENOBIA Student Council 2; Red Cross 4 AMBITION: Teacher LEAK, JOHN ALBERT “Hot Shot” AMBITION: Military Career 183 LEWIS, SHELIA ANN Red Cross 2; Vocational Club 3,4; GAA 2; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Cosmetologist LINDSAY, LEON “Eagle” Varsity Basketball 2,4; Parliamentarian 4; Red Cross 4 AMBITION: Electrical Engineer LISTON, CATHERINE B. “Cathey” FHA 2 AMBITION: Fashion Designer LITTLE, CATHERINE “Cat” Chorus 3; Student Council 2; Homeroom Secretary 2; Homecoming Queen 2 AMBITION: Nurse LIVINGSTON, BETTY ANNE “Fats” Red Cross AMBITION: Cosmetologist LOCKHART, CORA LINDA “Peaches” AMBITION: Psychiatrist LOMAX, DONALD “Dee Duck” J.V. Football 3 AMBITION: Tailor LONG, SHERON ARNA “Loochie” Chorus 2,4; Y-Teen 2; Choral Ensemble 2,4; Student Council 2,4; Homeroom Reporter 3; Homeroom Treasurer 4; Mirror Staff; Moni¬ tor 4 AMBITION: Speech Therapist LUCAS, JANET A. “Tookie” Basketball 2; Track; Vocational Club; FHA; GAA AMBITION: Physical Therapist LYNCH, SYLVIA TERRENIA Homeroom Vice President 4; Homeroom President 2; Student Council 3,4; Dance Group 3 AMBITION: Secretary McCLAIN, JOHNNYE LA’VON “Pete” Chorus 2,4; Student Council 2; Host and Hostess Club 2,4 AMBITION: Secretary McClelland, linda Joyce Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Secretary McCLINTON, CLAUDE LEON “Fly” Football 2-4; Baseball 2,4; Vice President Sophomore Class; Homeroom Class Treasurer 4 AMBITION: Lab Technician McCLINTON, RITA JANATTA “Red-hearted” Red Cross; Student Council; Homeroom Secretary ; Homeroom Vice President; F.T.A. AMBITION: Teacher McCullough, jerome “Curt” Football 2; Baseball 4; Track 4; D.C.I. 3; D.C. II. 4 AMBITION: Business Administrator McDaniel, ephriam “S lim” Basketball 2-4; Student Council 4; Homeroom President 4; President of Junior Class AMBITION: Professional Basketball Player McDonald, juanita faye “San” Red Cross; Student Council; Orchestra 2-4; AMBITION: Computer Operator McGRIFF, SYLVIA JEAN Student Council 2-4; Thespian 2; Homeroom President 2; Editor of Mirror 4; Junior Achievement 3,4; Debate Club 2 AMBITION: Journalist McILWAIN, IRISH DIANNA “Slim” Y-Teens 2; Chorus 4; Girls Glee Club 3 AMBITION: Secretary McILWAIN, RONNIE JAMES Student Council 3,4; Red Cross 2; Golf; Art Club; Mathematics Club AMBITION: Computer Programmer McJUNKINS, JACQUELINE “Jackie” AMBITION: Social Worker McJUNKINS, JERRY “Poolshark” Band 2-4; Orchestra 2-4; Art Club 4; Track; Host and Hostess Club McKinney, michael “Peabody” Student Council; Red Cross AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher McManus, woodrow “Wood” Student Council 2 AMBITION: Auto Mechanic McMillan, nellie delois “Punkin” Red Cross AMBITION: Executive Secretary McMOORE, CLINTESS “Clint” Red Cross 2; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Accountant McMOORE, THERRELL McMOORE, VICKEY RENEE “Vic” Drill Team 2,3; G.A.A. 3,4 AMBITION: Nurse McMullen, timothy frank “Tim” Science Club 4; Math Club 2,3; Homeroom Vice President 3; French Club 3 AMBITION: Architectural Engineer McNAIR, CAROLYN r 184 MACKEY, LARRY MICHAEL “Slack” Band; Red Cross 2-4; Student Council 2-4 AMBITION: Mechanic MALLOY, ANNIE ELIZABETH “Nat” AMBITION: Cosmetologist MANSEL, BRENDA LAMOUR Girls Glee Club AMBITION: Nurse MASON, DORIS JEAN “Woody” G.A.A. 2,3 AMBITION: Nurse MATTHEWS, RICHARD “Legs” Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track AMBITION: Professional Athlete MAXWELL, GREGORY “Max” D.E. Club 3,4 AMBITION: Salesman MAXWELL, IRVING “Scoo Boo” J.V. Football; Red Cross 2-4; Student Council 4; D.E. Club 4 AMBITION: Electronical Engineer MEANS, PHYLLIS ESTELLE Student Government 2-4; French Club 3; Student Council 2; President of Homeroom 2; Science Club 4; Library Club 3 AMBITION: Nursing MEEKS, JOHNNY LEON “Meece” Detson Chanters 2-4; Choral Ensemble 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 4; N.C.C.J. 4 MENTON, EDITH DELORES “Piggy” Student Council 2-4; Photography Club; Red Cross 2,3 AMBITION: News Commentator MILLER, CAROL ELAINE “Cover Girl” Red Cross 2,3; Y-Teen 2; Homeroom Treasurer 4; Host and Hostess Club 4; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Child Psychologist MILLER, CURTIS Football 3 AMBITION; Tailor MILLER, FREDDIE LEE “June Bug” AMBITION: Military Career A time for tea and chit chat 185 MILLER, LARRY THOMAS “Slim Jenkins” AMBITION: Electrical Engineer MILLER, ROSE MARIE AMBITION: Nurse MILLER, VERNICE “Vern” Red Cross 2; Host and Hostess Club 2; Student Council 3; Homeroom Secretary 2; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Assistant Secretary 4 AMBITION: IBM Computer MILLER, VIOLA ALEERIA “Phil” Dance Group; Red Cross; F.T.A.; Chorus; Basketball AMBITION: Nurse MILLER, YVONNE “Bonney” Red Cross; Student Council AMBITION: Secretary MITCHEL, RUBY FATIMA “Windy” .Red Cross 2; Band 2-4; I.C.T. Club 4; G.A.A. 4; Assistant Secretary of Homeroom 2 AMBITION: Teacher MOBLEY, HENRIETTA “Dottie” Basketball Team; Girls Glee Club AMBITION: Nurse MONTGOMERY, CLAUDIA LORRAINE “Boogy” D.E. Club 3; F.T.A. 4 AMBITION: Social Worker MONTGOMERY, LARRY “Monk” Basketball 2-4; Track 4 AMBITION: Accountant MOORE, ALONZO “Lonnie” Chorus 2,3 AMBITION: Military Career MOORE, EZRA MACEO “Slack” Dramatics 2-4; Track 2-3; Basketball AMBITION: Actor MOORE, LUCINDA ELIZABETH “Tootsie” Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Secretary MOORE, SYLVIA JEAN “Sia” Assistant Secretary 2-4; Dance Group 3; Student Council 2,3; Red Cross 2,3 AMBITION: Cosmetologist MORRIS, ACQUINETTA TYJUANA “Nett” Student Council 2-4; Red Cross 4; Chorus 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Girls Athletic Association 3,4; Girls Drill Team 2-4; T.A.S.; Girls Glee Club 3 4 AMBITION: Teacher MORRISON, HUBERT LEE “Hubcap” Homeroom President 4; Track 3; Tennis 3; Chorus 2 AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher MOSES, JERRY “Wop” Football 4 AMBITION: Professional Football Player MOUNGLE, LOUIS “Belegium” AMBITION: Military Career MUNGO, MARGARET VIRGINIA Chorus 2; Drill Team 2 AMBITION: Secretary MURRAY, RONALD L. “Trent” Golf; Baseball; Basketball AMBITION: Accountant NAIL, CHARLES “Tack” AMBITION: Military Service NASH, MARGINELL “Nell” Student Council 2,3; Red Cross 2; Chorus 2; Y-Teen 2,3; F.H.A. 2 AMBITION: Social Worker NEAL, ALLEN JEROME Photo Club 2; Track 2; Red Cross 3; Host and Hostess Club AMBITION: Elementary Education Teacher NEELEY, SANDRA DIANE “Shortstuff” Red Cross 2; Thespian 2; Girls Glee Club 2 AMBITION: Social Worker NELSON, DENNIS O’BRIEN “Frog” Baseball 2,4; Football 2,4; Homeroom Treasurer 2 AMBITION: IBM Operator NICHOLS, CHARLES CLIFTON “Nick” Football 2,4; AMBITION: Edectrical Engineer NILES, REGINALD DE VARD “Little Bull” Chorus 2-4; Football 2,4; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Electrical Engineer NIMMONS, CURLEY LEE “Sunnie” Football 2,4; Homeroom President 2; AMBITION: Military Career NOLLEY, NATHAN “Natie” Homeroom President 3; Basketball 2; Track 3,4; D.E. Club 3,4 AMBITION: Child Psychologist OFFICER, HORACE HUBBARD Red Cross 2; Hi-Y 2 AMBITION: Welder 186 AMBITION: Barber O’REAR, WAYNE L. Chorus II 2,3; Red Cross 2,3 AMBITION: Chemist OSBORNE, CORR1NE “Rena” Chorus 3,4; Red Cross 4; Science Club 4; Elomeroom President 2; Stu¬ dent Council 2; French Club 2 AMBITION: French Translator OWENS, ESTELLA MAE “Stella” Majorette 2,4; Chorus 2; Student Council 4; Modern Dance 4; Home¬ room Secretary 2-4; Junior Achievement 4 AMBITION: Nurse OWENS, RICHARD III “Ricky” Football; Baseball AMBITION: Professional Football Player PARKER, MICHAEL E. “Ensigne” D.E. Club; Red Cross AMBITION: Electrical Engineer PATTERSON, BRENDA “Bonda” F.H.A. 2-4; Red Cross 4; C.A.A. 2-4 AMBITION: Interior Decorator PATTERSON, JOHNNY LEE “Muggie” AMBITION: Accountant PATTERSON, LARRY ELLIOTT “Po” AMBITION: Auto Mechanic PATTERSON, LINWOOD “Googi” Track 2,3; Football 3,4 AMBITION: Professional Football Player PATTERSON, WILLIE EDD “Good Year” Football, Basketball AMBITION: Tailor PAULING, JIMMIE AMBITION: Preacher PAULING, MARION “Weechie” Track 2; Baseball 2 AMBITION: Biologist PENDERGRASS, DARLENE “Dot” Red Cross 2-4; Student Council; Science Club; F.H.A. AMBITION: Teacher PENDERGRASS, DELORIS “Lois” Red Cross 2,3; Photography Club; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Social Worker PERRY, BARBARA JEAN “Bobbie Jean” Y-Tefn 2; Red Cross 2-3; Student Council 2; Vocational Club 2,3; F.T.A. 2 PHARR, DOROTHY “Dot” Red Cross 2; T.T.A. 2 AMBITION: Secretary PHARR, MARCIA LYNNE “Slim” Chorus 2; Basketball 2,3 AMBITION: Secretary PHIFER, BRENDA LUCILLE Red Cross; Chorus 1,2; Science Club 4 AMBITION: Registered Nurse PHIFER, SYLVIA ANNE “Pumpkin” Basketball 2,3; G. A.A. 2,3 AMBITION: Social Worker PHILLIPS, MIRIAM “Demple” Y-Teen 2 AMBITION: IBM Operator PHILLIPS, NATHANIEL “Nat” D.E. 3,4; Football 3,4; President D.E. Club AMBITION: Military Career PORTER, BRENDA ANNE “Weasle” Chorus 2-4; Student Council Representative; Choral Ensemble 2-4 Orchestra 2-4; Honor Society 3-4; Y-Teens 2; Senior Monitor 4 AMBITION: French Consultant POTTS, VIVIAN CATLEEN “Vip” Chorus 2-4; Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Nurse PRAYLOR, ALFRED DOUGLAS “Firebug” AMBITION: Mailman RANDOLPH. GREGORY VONDE “Greg” Basketball 2,4; Baseball 3,4 AMBITION: Professional Baseball Player RATCLIFF, FLOYD “Junior” Vocational Club 3,4 AMBITION: Civil Service Worker REDIC, JIMMY LEON “Lonk” Chorus 2-4; Boy’s Glee Club 2-4; Choral Ensemble 2-4; Golf Team 2-4; Track Team 3; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Electrical Engineer REID, SANDRA Red Cross 2,3; Drill Team 2; Y-Teen 2; F.H.A. 3; Student Council 2; AMBITION: Social Worker REYNOLDS, GORDON ALAN “Puncho” AMBITION: Social Worker 187 RICE, JANET ANITA “Neet” Chorus 2; Health Career Club 2; Distributive Education Club 4; AMBITION: Secretary ROBERTS, GLORIA DAEIRA “Glo-Cote” Student Council 2,3; Science Club 2; Majorette 2-4; Orchestra 2-4; Band 3 AMBITION: Piano Teacher ROBERT SON, ARCHIE M. AMBITION: IBM Operator ROBINSON, FRED JAMES “Junior” Football 2; I.C.T. Club 3,4; Baseball 2,3; Student Council 3 ROBINSON, JACQUELINE G.A.A. 2; Orchestra 2-4; Band 3,4; Student Council 3-4; Tennis 2; Span¬ ish Club 3,4; Homeroom President 2; Chorus 2 AMBITION: Journalist RORIE, LINDA Chorus 2; Homeroom Secretary 4 AMBITION: Teacher ROSEBORO, BERNICE VERNELL “Niece” Y-Teen 2; Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Nurse ROSEBORO, CHARLES EDWARD “Professor” AMBITION: Chemist ROYSTER, LUCILLE AMBITION: Secretary RUSHING, WILHELMENIA “Mina” Dance Group 3,4; Student Council 3; Chorus 2-4; Secretary of Chorus 4; Homeroom Secretary 3 AMBITION: Nurse SADLER, ALICE “Peaches” Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Secretary SADLER, JAMES HAROLD “Butch” Basketball 3,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 4; Chorus 2,4 AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher SHARPE, LARRY “Shoney” Basketball 2,3; Football 2,3; Art Club 2,3 AMBITION: Electrical Engineer SHAW, CONSTANCE YVETTE “Connie” Band 2-4; Homeroom President 3; Student Council 3,4; French Club 2,4 AMBITION: Pharmacist SHIPP, ANTON SENORA “Ant” D.E. Club 3,4; Football 2-4 AMBITION: Auto Mechanic SHROPSHIRE, CONSUELO RENEE’ “Grown Hen” AMBITION: Secretary SIMMONS, ANN “Pumpkin” French Club 3; Student Council 2; Sicence Club 2 AMBITION: Social Worker SIMMONS, CHARLES EDWARD “Carlos” Homeroom President 3; Baseball 3; Football 3 AMBITION: Military Career SIMMONS, MOSE “June” Chorus 2-4 AMBITION: Mechanic SIMMONS, WILLIAM HENRY “Billy” Basketball 3; Chorus 2 AMBITION: Electrical Technician SIMS, JUDY ANN “Slack” D.E. Club 3,4; Homreoom Treasurer 3,4 AMBITION: Telephone Operator SLOAN, HARRIETT “Had” G.A.A. 2,3; Homeroom Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 2,3; Red Cross 2 AMBITION: Social Worker SMALLS, LENDER ANN Y-Teen 2,3; Red Cross 3; Junior Achievement 3; Homeroom Secretary 2,3 AMBITION: Executive Secretary SMITH, ANTHONY LAMAR “Smitty” Band 2-4; Tennis Team 3,4 AMBITION: Engineer SMITH, DEBORAH ANN “Deb” Homeroom President 3; Student Council 3; Spanish Club 4; Science Club 4 AMBITION: Teacher SMITH, MILTON “Mil” Drill Team 2 AMBITION: Social Worker SORTOR, RUTH NEOMI “To-To” AMBITION: Nurse SPEARS, EVELYN LUCILLE “Ebby” Chorus 2; Red Cross 2-4; F.H.A. 2-4; Y-Teen 3 AMBITION: Home Economics Teacher SPENCE, KENYON “Jersey Jim” Student Council 2,3 AMBITION: Social Worker STACKS, ALINE FRANCES Student Council 2,3 AMBITION: Dental Technician 188 STANLEY, MYRA LUCILLE “Mi” Student Council 2; Thespian 2-4; Red Cross 2; G. A.A. 2; Math Club AMBITION: Disc Jockey STEELE, RONNIE OLANDER AMBITION: Engineer STEVENS, KENNETH “Ken” AMBITION: Tailor STRADFORD, LEMROY “Slick-Jo” Basketball 3; Baseball 2; Track 3; AMBITION: Dietician STREATER, JUDITH “Judy” Band 3,4 AMBITION: Nurse STURDIVANT, DORIS JEAN “Dottie M.G.” Red Cross 2; Student Council 3; Y-Teen 2; Homeroom Secretary 2 AMBITION: Social Worker STURDIVANT, JOYCE ANN “Slim” Junior Achievement 3; G.A.A. 2; Red Cross 3; Student Council 2-4; Homeroom President 2; Host and Hostess Club 2,3 AMBITION: Elementary Teacher SUTTON, LINDA DIANE Red Cross 2; Guidance Assistance 2,3 AMBITION: Secretary TALFORD, JOEL DARNEY Chorus 2 TARRANT, JOHNNY LEE “Big T” Chorus 2 AMBITION: Military Career TATE, LINDA “Lefty” Photography Club 3,4 AMBITION: Cosmotologist TAYLOR, MARGARET LOUISE “Hun” Red Cross 2,3; Thespians 3,4 AMBITION: Teacher THOMAS, DOROTHY AMELIA “Dot” G.A.A. 2-4 THOMPSON, JANIFER ELISE “Jan” Red Cross 2-4; Orchestra 2-4; N.C.C.J. 2 AMBITION: Child Psychologist THOMPSON, LILLIE ANN “Slug Lillie Mae” Chorus 2,3; Red Cross 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Speech Therapist THOMPSON, NELSON BERNARD “Nell” Football 2,3 AMBITION: Architect THOMPSON, PATRUCIA ANN “Pat” Student Council 2-4; Spanish Club 4; Debate Club 2; Dance Group 3; Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 2 AMBITION: Lawyer THOMPSON, REGINALD “Reg” Basketball 2-4; Football 2-4; Track 3,4; Homeroom President 2,4 AMBITION: Professional Athlete THOMPSON, REGINALD ADDISON “Tom” Orchestra 2-4; Student Council 4; Homeroom President 2,4; Honor So¬ ciety 3,4; President of Senior Class THOMPSON, VIRGINIA ANN “Ginny” AMBITION: IBM Operator THOMPSON, WAYNE LEE “Headie” AMBITION: Auto Mechanic TIDWELL, ANN LORETTA “Tit” Chorus 4; Girl’s Glee Club 2; F.H.A. 2 AMBITION: Secretary TILLMAN, ALFRED CURTIS “Lep” Red Cross 2; Tennis 2,3; Baseball 4; J.V. Football 3; HI-Y AMBITION: Lawyer TILLMAN, GWENDOLYN “Little Bit” ‘ Chorus 3; Thespians 3,4; G.A.A. 2; President of Homeroom 3; D.E. Club 2 AMBITION: Physical Education Teacher TILLMAN, PAULA Red Cross 2-4; Student Council 2,4; Science Club 4; French Club 2,3; F. H.A. 3 AMBITION: Nurse TINDAL, BARBARA BURNICE “pixie” Chorus 2; Red Cross 2; Y-Teens 2 AMBITION: Nurse TUCKER, KAYE ELLEN “Kay” Student Council 2; Red Cross 2,3; Y-Teens 2; G.A.A. 2; J.A. 3,4 AMBITION: Secretary VANCE, SANDRA ELAINE “Kissy” Student Council 2,4; Chorus 2; Girl’s Glee Club 3; Detson Chanters 4, Science Club 4; Red Cross Treasurer 3; Homeroom Secretary 3,4 AMBITION: Music Teacher WALKER, BRENDA ANN Orchestra 2; Red Cross 2; Student Council 3;4; Spanish Club 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4 AMBITION: Therapist 189 WALKER, KENNETH ALEXANDER “Fifty” Football 2; Red Cross 2; Library Assistant 2,3 AMBITION: Mail Clerk WALL REMALLE Red Cross ; I.T.C. 3,4 AMBITION: Nurse WALLS, AUGUSTA FRANTENIA “Tenia” Student Council 2; Thespians 2,4; F.H.A. 2; Red Cross 2-4 AMBITION: IBM Operator WARD, EDDIE “Butch” Basketball 3-4 AMBITION: Business Manager WASHINGTON, GEORGE BERNARD “Nard” Band 2-4; Basketball 2-4; Homeroom President 3; Orchestra 2-4 AMBITION: Musician WATTS, BRENDA JEAN “Missy” Student Council 2-4; Red Cross 4; G.A.A. 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4; N.H.A. 2 AMBITION: Secretary WEATHERFORD, BRENDA JOYCE Chorus 2 AMBITION: Secretary WEBBER, PRICE ALLEN “AI” Red Cross 2; Basketball 3; Hi-Y 2 AMBITION: Architect WEDDINGTON, WALET BERNARD “Al” Chorus 2-4; Boy’s Glee Club 2-4; Small Ensemble 2; Student Council 3; Red Cross 2,3 AMBITION; Auto Mechanic WELLS, TOMMY Art Club 2-4 AMBITION: Electrician WATKINS, DOROTHY ANN “Dot” AMBITION: Research Scientist WATT, CHRYSTAL JOYCE “Chris” Chorus 2; F.H.A. 3 AMBITION: Missionary WESTBROOKS, DELORIS JEAN “Lois” Red Cross 4; Student Council 3; F.T.A. 4 AMBITION: IBM Operator WHITE, DAVID LEE “Sugar Bean” Baseball 3,4; Golf 4 A scene from the Senior Tea. 190 WHITE, DOROTHY LENORA “Dot” G.A.A. 2-4; F.H.A. 2; Drill Team 2,3 AMBITION: Nurse WHITE, EUGENE “Iron Head” AMBITION: Brick Mason WHITE, HAZEL JANETTE “Little Bit” AMBITION: Beautician WHITE, JACQUELINE “Jackie” F.H.A. 3 AMBITION: Nurse WHITE, JOHN HENRY Baseball 2; Football 3 AMBITION: Military Career WILEY, ALICE ELAINE F.T.A. 2 AMBITION: Secretary WILLIAMS, BARBARA ANN Debate Club 2-4; Honor Society 3,4; Homeroom President 4; Science Club 4; President Honor Society 4 AMBITION: Astronomer For Christmas, the student body collected groceries for needy families in the Charlotte area. William Johnson, President of the Student Coun¬ cil, presents the groceries to a representative from the Welfare Department. WILLIAMS, BETTY ANN “Poochey” Band 3 AMBITION: Cosmotologist WILLIAMS, BRENDA JEAN “Jean” Cheerleader 2; Red Cross 2; G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 2 AMBITION: Dietician WILLIAMS, DIANE THURTHA “Dike” Chorus 2-4; G.A.A. 3; Basketball 2; Student Council 2; Girl’s Glee Club 3 AMBITION: Secretary WILLIAMS, MAYOLA VAUGH “May” Dance Group 3,4 AMBITION: Secretary WILLIAMS, SYLVIA DIANE “Babe” AMBITION: Nurse WILLIAMSON, MARIAN ARLLTHA “Baby Sister” Basketball 2-4; Host and Hostess 2; G.A.A. 2-4 AMBITION: Nurse WILSON, ARTHUR ALEXANDER III “Buzzy” Spanish Club 2-4; Student Council 4; Homeroom President 4 AMBITION: Engineer WILSON, SHIRLEY ANN “Pete” AMBITION: Nurse WILSON, WILLIAM REGINALD “Reg” Chorus 2,3 AMBITION: Social Worker WISE, ELLNOR “Lena” F.H.A. 2 AMBITION: Receptionist WRIGHT, WILLIAM ANDREW “Billy” Golf 2 AMBITION: Tailor YLLDLLL, CHARLES GR1 GORY “Yo-Yo” Chorus 2; Basketball 3 AMBITION: Barber YOUNG, JANV1S “Flipper” Track 2 AMBITION: Barber YOUNG, SARAH IRENE “Irene” Modern Dance Group 2; Red Cross 3,4; Thespians4; Homeroom Secre¬ tary 2,3; Student Council 2 AMBITION: Teacher 191 AUTOGRAPHS n 1 l i .-w-- � li|l |||§|| jS fc«9 tS?fSf� K iilraliM 1 Yv VC ? .. . � -v. . - + . .v •_ ' - ' - ' - Vv. 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