West Concord School - Reflections Yearbook (Morganton, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1971 volume:

REFLECTIONS 1971 WEST CONCORD SCHOOL MORGANTON, N.C. BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY we BILLY JOE. CAROWAY -+- In appreciation for their help and guidance in the field of athletics and for their contribution to the improvement of West Concord through their dedication to the elements of fair play and sportsmanship , we dedicate Reflections 71 to the athletic department of West Concord - Billy Joe Caroway, Marsha Cordell, Larry Connelly, Frank Fleming, and Ed Hardin. YES. ARE � IN TOMO), TO THE FUTURE Now we pause on the brink of tomorrow. We have seen a happy year go by. We hold a bright candle to the future. We remember yesterday without regret, But we face tomorrow with high hopes and great expectations. Now we are united in our common bond of joy. We come together with but one thought in mind. Our motto is Onward and Forward. In coming years We shall strive to succeed, But we'll never forget The success we've known here. Melinda Berry Bobbie Baird Udmihnistration Ly. tL, é ae 2 DR. ROBERT NELSON ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DR. CHARLES WEAVER SUPERINTENDENT BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MR. CLYDE A. SHUPING ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT INS TRUC TION School Board - Burke County Public Schools SEATED - left to right: Mr. Join D. Green, Mr, Allen Fulwood. Mr. ia Je Curtis. Mr. Robert Garr, Dra Charles Weaver, Dr. J. Iverson Riddle (Chairman), Mr. C. Sam Brinkley, Mr. J. Perry Abernathy, Mr. Ralph L. Dale, Mr. Charles Digh. STANDING: Mr. Graham Anderson, 6 Mr. Crawford Melton. ORR i iia Sea MiG. Lb. BYRD, B.S. - M.A. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, NC HOMETOWN: MARION, N.C. Don't run in the halj!11 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MRS. FRANCES LAY, B.A. MRS. DOROTHY B. NELSON, B.S. - M.A. UN;G.-G., GREENSBORO, N. C. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N. C. CIVICS - ENGLISH Helpful “Teacher on facts of life Fond of giving long assignments” What's your problem? “Speech talker, Loves to talk SECRETARY MRS; EVELYN G., SHULL Report forms! Tardy slips! Blue sheets! MR. BILL CAROWAY, B.S. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N. C. HOMETOWN: MORGANTON, N. C. PHYSICAL SGIENCE, J.V. FOOT BALL Do it yourself 'T.V.' repair man Experiments are liked because they never work!!! MISS MARSHA CORDELL, B.S. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N. C. HOMETOWN: HICKORY, N. GC. (GIRLS) HEALTH and P.E. That film projector!!! Loves for her team to win!!! MR. ROBERT LARRY CONNELLY, B.S. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N.C. HOMETOWN: STATESVILLE, N. C. (BOYS) HEAL Ti and’P-E- “Cool it!!! All right you guys! Fellas!!! Liked by all. MR. FRANK FLEMING, B.S. JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY, CHARLOTTE, NG. HOMETOWN: MORGANTON, N. C. GENERAL MATH You didn't eat your wheaties!!! Express yourself!!! MRS. SHARA FRICK, B.S. MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY, MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY HOMETOWN: OLIVE HILL KENTUCKY LATIN I Yurks!!! Great looking clothes!!! MRS. PAMELA W. JOHNSTON, B.M.E. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA HOMETOWN: GRANITE FALLS, N. C. MUSIC Knows how to dress! !! MR EDDIE TIARDIN, Bis. = M.A; WES TERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, CULLOWHEE, Nev. HOMETOWN: MORGANTON, N. C. INTRODUCTION TO VOCATION 1-2-3- Food!! “This isn't a party. We lost a ballgame!!! MR. SHIRLEY A. KAASA, B.S. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N.C. HOMETOWN: NORTH WILKESBORO, N. C. SPECIAL EDUCATION 10 MR. RICHARD MODE APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N.C. HOMETOWN: GLEN ALPINE INDUSTRIAL ARTS “Write me a two page paper!!! I never promised you a rose garden!!! MRS. MARY ROCKETT, B.S. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N. C. HOMETOWN: RED OAK ALGEBRA I Famous for Pop Tests!!! Loves to write on the board!!! Clear your desks! 1! MRS. NANCY PRUSHINSKI, B.A. U.N.C. GREENSBORO, GREENSBORO, N. C. HOMETOWN: MORGANTON, N. C. FRENCH I © PasseZ= mol, vous papier!!! VILE! Vili eee Vie MRS. SUSAN ROGERS, B.A. U.N.C. GREENSBORO, GREENSBORO, N.C. HOMETOWN: VALDESE, N. C. ENGLISH I Allright, let's get to work!! Uses a lot of paper. MRS. SHARON SHELTON, B.S. BEREA COLLEGE, BEREA, KENTUCKY HOMETOWN: MARS HILLS, N. C. HOME ECONOMICS BETTY FEEZOR 2 Let's get quiet girls!!! Good dresser. UHR ere MR. RAVON SMITH, B.M. UNIVERSITY of MIAMI, MIAMI, FLORIDA HOMETOWN: GASTONIA, N.C. BAND DIRECTOR Can't you do anything right!!! 1 12 LIBRARIAN LIBRARIAN MRS. GAIL CURRY, B.S. MISS THELMA GOODE, B.S. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N. C. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOONE, N. C. HOMETOWN: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND HOMETOWN: MORGANTON, N. C. LIBRARY AIDE MRS. VIRGINIA LANE HOMETOWN: GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA S dent tu S 5 ie én | DIDN'T HAVE A THING TO Kathy Alexander Louise Alexander Charles Anderson Betty Arnett Delene Austin Laverne Avery Keith Bailey Jo Ann Baily Bobbie Baird Harry Baker Ww ww WO WoW ee WAP ATA Pe OVA APATATATAT ETT OOOO) XXX XO Meare ataterarnrnanenny| | BRIX KICK DOOODO OOOO OI OO AAA KO OOO | XARA KK 99.9, OO OOOO oC | NOOOOOOOX) XX wararestocetare'e's || OK’ , OA OK 9.0.0-9.9. 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Not Available Leslie Johnson Rebecca Johnson Wesley Lachot Linda Lail Betsy Lambert Jay Landers Rhoda Landrus Denny Lane Teresa Largent Wanda Largent Brenda Layell PHOTO Not Available Ivery Leary Debbie Ledford Roger Lingerfelt Debbie Logan Billy Lowery Joe Lyons Robin Mabe Steve Mabe Susan Marshall Dwight Martin Lisa Mauney - Sue Ellen Max Willie Max Richard McCall Sam McCracken Guy McDaniel Fred McElrath Kathy McGimsey George McKesson Graham McMurray Ronald Michaux Vanessa Michaux Phyllis Mitchell Calvin Moore Ricky Morrow Phil Monroe Robin Moses Mike Newton De bbie Oaks Paul Ollis Danny Orders Jeffry Pearson Robert Pearson Gene Perry Phil Petrie Wanda Pettigrew Debbie Phillips Mark Poovey Fred Powell Kenny Powell Tony Powell Charles Presnell Sandra Preston Keith Price Darrell Pruitt Robert Rader Debbie Ramsey Carol Randolph Debbie Ratliff Teresa Rhodes Don Richardson Jan Riggs Johnny Russ Rudy Russell Debbie Sain Jean Salthouse Tom Sasser Boots Scott George Scott Weems Scott Janet Seagle Terry Seagle Arthur Sewell Angie Sigmon Chesley Sigmon Mary Beth Sigmon Melanie Sluder Sara Lynne Small Cindy Smith Le Anne Smith Shirley Smith Susan Smith Charlita Soublet Johnny Stamey Mark Stephens Gail Suttle Bryson Tallent Barron Tate David Tate Patti Terry Jim Thomas Kay Thomas Al Tinnin Candy Tolbert Randy Tolbert Doris Turby fill Lee Walker Cathy Walton Ricky Watson Debbie Watts Troy Webb Robin Wellman Ronnie Whisnant Barney Whisnant Kathy Wilson Debbie Winters Diane Yelton PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE ENTERED SECOND PIC TURE NOT AVAILABLE SEMESTER Tommy Charlet Broderick Humphrey Dennis Fredell Marlene Humphrey rar HRS Eg rr “ Mrs, Arlene Clippard, Manager, Mrs. Azalene Lassiter, Miss Sharon Conley, Miss Vickie English, Miss Pam Huffman, Miss Linda Furr, Mrs. Martha Corpening 26 Mr. Julius Taylor Mrs. Harriet Taylor 4 [Os Ln 3 uperlat blk, bree @ ves @ 27 CUTEST RANDY BARTS Cute, outgoing, smart, popular TERESA RHODES - Rose, attractive, neat, active NEATEST ROBERT RADER - Radar, neat, funny, nice WANDA LARGENT - ball oak (Sep. nicely dressed, cheerleader, Wandookie PAM CALDWELL - Popular, funny, thoughtful, easy going KENNY EPLEY = Jerome, witty, nice, cyclist NANCY GORDON - Flash, athletic, friendly, hard worker CALVIN MOORE - Moe Man, nice, quiet, athletic 28 cae) ea ta MOT ATHLETIC KATHY McGIMSEY - Mac, outgoing, sporty, hard worker RONALD MICHAUX - Plukie, athletic, popular, well dressed (AOCT COURTEOUS MELINDA BERRY - Maud, smart, poetic, creative MIKE NEWTON - Sir Issac Newton, fig, gentleman, algebraic TOM SASSER - Sassafras, sassy, talkative, Jackson 5 lover (HA HA) DOLLY ERVIN - Mama Long Legs, ' thoughtful t artistic, intelligent, MOCT ETUDIOUS JOHNNY STAMEY - Biffle, intellectual, slick, hard worker CATHY WALTON - The Big Cat, crazy, indescribable, intelligent 29 ELIZABETH GOBLE - Liz, quiet, friendly, successful JIMMY ERVIN - Peach fuzz, Uncle Sam's boy BECT ALL AROUND CURTIS BRENNEMAN - Active, outgoing, popular, athletic SUSAN ERWIN - Sue, embarrassed, R.C. (cola), popular 30 (AOCT SCHOOL CPIRITED DEBBIE CAVINESS - Mooch, head cheerleader, cute, spirited PSL, SAME = Peach tree, funny, loud, crazy MOCT DEPENDABLE CINDY BOLICK - cheerleader MIKE DEAL - Pickle, J.V. basketball, nobody doesn't like Sara Lou, tall IL ) 31 FIRST ROW - left t o right: Susan Marshall, Lynn Hamrick, Belva Fox, Candy Tolbert. SECOND ROW: Azalea Conley, Shane Michaux, Peggy Hawkins, Carol Ervin. THIRD ROW: Lavern Avery, Martha Hollar, Norma Cald- well. BACKETBALL COACH Eddie Hardin 32 SCOREKEEPER Kakie Largent AZALEA CONLEY Id I Mee a oe «se mem CANDY TOLBERT NORMA CALDWELL LYNN HAMRICK SHANE MICHAUX LAVERN AVERY PEGGY HAWKINS MARTHA HOLLAR SUSAN MARSHALL 33 COACH Billy Caroway ASSISTANT COACH Eddie Hardin FIRST ROW - left to right: Ronald Michaux, Ken Ervin, Curtis Brenneman, Dwight Martin, Johnny Russ, Guy McDaniels, manager. SECOND ROW - Carl Evans, Randy Hart, Steve Harbison, Nathaniel Brown, Tom Sasser, Denny Lane. THIRD ROW - Ricky Caroway, Ricky Watson, Harry Baker, Barron Tate, Robin Mabe, Wesley Lachot. COACH Frank Fleming FIRST ROW - left to right: Ken Ervin, Gregg Jablonski, Guy McDaniels, Curtis Brenneman, Fred McElrath. SECOND ROW - Carl Evans, Ronald Michaux, Mike 34 Deal, Dwight Martin. Sponsor - MRS. ROGERS Head Cheerleader - DEBBIE CAVINESS i LHS i ei itis a . aH WANDA DEBBIE LARGENT LEDFORD By Spree 3 ye % ut a Be 2 re GOODING LINDA FREDA JOHNSON tute - Substi TRICE BREEDEN 35 YZ. as ¢ 20NS Organizat 37 SEATED: Wanda Largent, Mark Poovey, Debbie Ledford. STANDING: Robin Mabe, Harvey Foust, Randy Tolbert, Curtis Brenneman. ADVISOR President - Mark Poovey; Vice-President, Wanda Largent; Sec Mr. Hardin retary, Debbie Ledford. 38 Susan Marshall Phyllis Mitchell ” Robert Pearson Sara Small EDITOR: Janet Seagle CO-EDITOR:® Patti¢ berry Trice Breeden Melanie Henderson Susan Erwin Cindy Bolick Barron Tate Carl Evans Angie Sigmon Steve Harbison ADVISOR: Mrs, Lay 39 Litt 40 EE NEWCPAPER, SIAFF FIRST ROW - left to right: Sara Small, Bobbie Baird, Doris Turby fill, Melanie Sluder. SECOND ROW: Tom Sas- ser, Wesley Lachot, Mark Poovey, Carol Ervin, Lavern Avery. THIRD ROW: Jimmy Ervin, Alan Cline, Harvey Foust, Johnny Stamey, Mike Basinger. FOURTH ROW: Debbie Ramsey, Charles Anderson, Melinda Berry, Dolly Ervin. ADVISOR Mrs. Rogers 0-EDITORS: STANDING: Jimmy Ervin. SEATED: Tom Sasser. 41 FIRST ROW - left to right: Mrs. Shelton, Renee Dale, Do ttie Billings, Melanie Henderson, Patti Terry, Wanda Lar- gent, Phyllis Mitchell, Susan Marshall, Lynn Hamrick, Wanda Pettigrew, Kathy Wilson. SECOND ROW: Susan Carlisle, Loretta Clark, Leslie Johnson, Trice Breeden, Cindy Smith, Dolly Ervin, Donna Greene, LeAnne Smith, Melanie Sluder, Elizabeth Goble, Pam Carter, Debbie Ratliff. THIRD ROW: Bobbie Baird, Linda Lail, Diane Yel- ton, Mary Jo Gates, Jean Benton, Shirley Smith, Wanda Clark, Mary Beth Sigmon, Sara Small, Louisa Alexander, Jean Salthouse. FOURTH ROW: Melinda Berry, Judy Hamrick, Linda Hogan, Delene Austin, Doris Turbyfill, Rob- in Moses, Susan Carswell, Peggy Carroll, Lisa Mauney, Chesley Sigmon, Debbie Ramsey. FIFTH ROW: Carol Er vin, Janet Johnson, Azalea Conley, Sandra Preston, Shane Michaux, Debbie Caviness, Carolyn Blankenship, Susan Smith. SIXTH ROW: Debbie Sain, Debbie Ledford, Charlita Soublet, Debbie Oaks, Lavern Avery, Kathy Brown, ADVISOR: Mrs. Shelton FHA OFFICERS: FIRST ROW: Debbie Caviness, Sec.; Wanda Largent, Pres.; Sara Small, County Reporter; Elizabeth Goble, Parliamentarian. SECOND ROW: Patti Terry, Historian; Lavern Avery, Recreation Leader; Donna Greene, Historian; Debbie Ledford, V.-Pres. THIRD ROW: Dolly Ervin, Rep.; Melanie Henderson, Treas. 42 SEATED left to right: Al Tinnin, Debbie Ratliff, Sara Small, Debbie Oaks, Mike Newton. STANDING - left to tight: Linda Hogan, Elizabeth Goble, Rob- ert Rader, Wanda Largent, Phil Petrie, Carol Ervin, Robin Moses. LIBRARIAN - LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS - Mrs. Curry left to right: Carol Ervin, President; Phil Petrie, Vice- President; Wanda Largent, Treas. 43 SPARTANS FIRST ROW - left to right: Kathy Wilson, Debbie Ramsey, LeAnne Smith, Mary Beth Sigmon, Kathy Alexander, Deborah Carpenter. SECOND ROW: Johnny Stamey, Louisa Alexander, Jean Salthouse, Chesley Sigmon, Mike Connelly, Harvey Foust. THIRD ROW: Terry Golightly, Ricky Cline, Dennis Guffy, Barry Beach, Jimmy Ervin. FOURTH ROW: Cecil Galloway, Alan Cline, Bryson Tallent, Steve Hoke, Geoffery Clontz. CHORUS STANDENG - left to right: Guy McDaniels, Robin Wellman, Richard Branch, George Scott, Randy Greenley, Skip DeHetre, David Tate. SEATED: Mrs. Johnston. 44 WECT CONCORD BOOSTERS We take this opportunity to list the business firms, parents, and individuals who have made financial contributions toward the publication of this annual. Because of their loyal support, we are able to furnish the student with a record of his year at West Concord at a much lower cost than would have been possible otherwise. BREEDEN POULTRY WISHY-WASHY CAR WASH FIRESTONE HOME AUTO SMALL'S FLOWERS BURKE PHARMACY BELK’S STORE MORGANTON HARDWARE KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN RUBY MORROW'S JEWELRY MR. and MRS, JAMES HENDERSON MR. and MRS, EDWARD GREENE MR. and MRS, TED SEAGLE MR. and MRS, TOM WALTON MR. and MRS, CLYDE TERRY MR. and MRS, JOHN Z. RUSS MR. and MRS, ROBERT BAIRD ‘MR. and MRS, WILLIAM GOBLE MR, and MRS, RAY SIGMON, JR. MRS, VIRGINIA LANE MRS. GAIL CURRY CURTIS BRENNEMAN DOTTIE BILLINGS SARA LYNN SMALL DEBORAH CARPENTER MELINDA BERRY WACHOVIA BANK TRUST GENE’S DRIVE IN RAMSEY MOTORS BURKE FURNITURE MIM OSA HILLS GOLF COURSE MORGANTON DYEING FINISHING TUX BOWERS MOTORS MIMOSA LANES RAYBOB'S ANTIQUES MR. and MRS, REID DRUM MR. and MRS, ELLIS MARSHALL MR. and MRS. JIMMY CAUSBY MR. and MRS, BILLY HAMRICK MRS. O. Z. WALKER MRS. LETHA RIGGS MRS. EVELYN SHULL MR. and MRS. HAROLD TOLBERT MRS, NAOMI WATTS MRS. ROBERT CONNELLY MRS, MINERVA CARLISLE ROBERT PEARSON JEAN SALTHOUSE DIANE YELTON LINDA LAIL CHESLEY SIGMON MIKE NEWTON IVERY LEARY DAVID JAQUINS 47 As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the many events of the past and look forward to - a happy ending! We must also recognize the many people who have given invaluable assistance in putting this book together. Mr. Byrd and the entire faculty for their individual and collective cooperation and patience - Mrs. Shull for having necessary materials at the proper time and place - Dolly Ervin for her drawings - Melinda Berry and Bobbie Baird for their poetry - and last but not least the Student Council - Mark Poovey, Wanda Largent, Debbie Ledford, Robin Mabe, Harvey Foust, Randy Tolbert, and Curtis Brenneman for contributing a large part of the money made from the sale of place mats to defray a part of the expense. 48