Yazoo City High School - Mingo Chito Yearbook (Yazoo City, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1966 volume:

1966 Mingo Chito Yazoo City High School Yazoo City, Mississippi I • H KI YHS upholds ideals of Education and Knowledge encompassed by an atmosphere of true friendship. Foreword Another year has passed and with it. davs of search and anxiety. In remembrance, time will obliterate all but a few brief moments which form golden links with the fleeting davs of youth. Here indi- viduals formed purposes for life—some were shallow, thinking only of the present; others contained depth of thought about the davs which would unfold before them. As YHS students emerged from the depths of pensiveness, they burst forth with exuberant school spirit, subtly influenced by the challenge of an Indian heritage evidenced in the school's name Yazoo, in its team name Indian, ’ and in its crest—the arrowhead. Dedication Because he is esteemed as an outstanding and con- cerned school administrator; Because he has directly, or indirectly, touched the hearts and lives of many students; Because of his pride and loyalty for YHS; Because he is our friend; We, the annual staff, proudly dedicate the 1966 Mingo Chito to a man who is himself dedicated, Mr. Fred W. Young. MR. FRED W. YOUNG Superintendent of Yazoo Citv Municipal School System Mr. Young spends long hours at his desk working for the betterment of the Yazoo City schools. 3 Getting in and out of his car many times a day is not unusual for Mr. Young, who is constantly going from one meeting to another. YHS-1966 Table of Contents Administration........... 14 Classes.................. 32 Organizations............ 76 Features.................104 Athletics................124 Advertisements...........156 Index....................180 Participation Heightens Enthusiasm and Success Through participation, individuals were encompassed by a spirit of belonging and be- came a united student body. An overtone of de- sired attainment stimulated efforts and inspired accomplishments. Days were spent in prepara- tion for anticipated events. By the willing co- operation of the students, excitement grew and the satisfaction of success was enjoyed by all. Slaving over the Christmas decorations for Mrs. Williams homeroom. Miss Patsy Fisher. Loretta Cader, and A1 Gibson say that this door just HAS to win. Clipping, what do you mean clipping? We can't even tackle!” screams Ann Tinnin as her teammates rush to her rescue. Fun and Fads Relieve I wonder who Julia Roberts is mailing this letter to. You can’t do this to me! screams Marv Anne Mclnnis as the flash bulb goes off. Leave my skirt alone! pleads Byron Seward as he is attacked by the girls’ basketball team in the Y-Club vs. girls’ basketball game. Y.H.S. takes on the look of the mad, mad madras world as typified by Kenny Robinson, Martha Weisenberger, and Hardy Williams. 10 Daily Tensions ”No pushing please,” exclaims Mrs. Harrison. There is plenty of food for everyone!” While waiting for their buses, students chat casual- ly; however, they all agree that they had rather wait than walk. Friendship crowned the group efforts and tied the hastening days together. Unity of thought was evidenced by the ever-present and ever-changing fads which temporarily determined modes of dress. Fun, frolic and light-hearted endeavor were themes of discussion in the halls at recess and under the arcade at noon while students waited for the bell to summon them to the more serious side of school life. I think I’d rather have the lime tootsie pop.” contemplates Angie Bates as Jackie Goodwin offers her a lemon one. I I At the dose of the day, Jo Ann Ropers returns to her locker to get books for study. Knowledge eventually was gained through trial, toil, and often error. Knowledge—that which is so important for the future. Dedicating long hours to the process of learning subtly directed students to new friendships between fellow students and teachers, thus forming an exuberant school spirit. The frustrations, ecstasies, disappointments, and successes became links to friendship as well as to learning. Eager students gather as representatives from NASA illustrate parts of the space science demonstration. If I don't learn this quickly. I’ll fail the test!” wails Nlarv Francis Butler. Gee, I didn't know that I knew so much! This test is easy!!” ”65, oh, no!! I thought I did better than that. 12 13 Discoveries Inspire Quest for Knowledge Able Leaders Determine School’s Progress MR. C. M. DUNN, President of Board, Dunn Cotton Company MR. E. D. LOTT. Mississippi Supply Company The school board is that seldom-applauded group of five Yazoo Citv business leaders who have willingly given time, work, and worry toward the maintenance and improvement of the city school system. As thev appropriate school funds, elect qualified administrative and faculty members, and establish general school policies, these conscientious leaders seek to successfully resolve the crucial prob- lems facing modern schools. The students of YHS gratefully ac- knowledge the excellent job these men have done in upholding the sound reputation of the Yazoo City School System. DR. D. B. ROARK. Mississippi Chemical Corporation 16 MR. ROBERT COKER. Delta Implement Company and Ivanhoe Plantation. MR. JOHN HOLMES. Attorney. FRED W. YOUNG — Superintendent Superintendent Young Maintains Superior Schools During his twenty years of service, Mr. Fred W. Young has maintained highly- accredited schools and has promoted great educational achievements. Having served as president of local and state organizations, he has gained the respect of his associates. He has actively supported all programs which he felt were beneficial to our schools and has foreseen many problems and pre- vented their occurrence. The citizens of Yazoo City owe him a debt of gratitude for his innumerable services that have made our school system one of the best in the state. Mrs. Doris Caperton, executive secretary; Mrs. Lucille Smith, secretary; and Mrs. Edna Broocks. bookkeeper and secretary. 17 HAROLD C. KELLY - Principal Principal Kelly Directs School Activities Each day the students of YHS are greeted by the friendly smile and courteous voice of Mr. Harold C. Kelly. As principal, he coordinates the activities of students and teachers and maintains an atmosphere inducive to study. He not only performs these duties with the firmness that is necessary but also with the fairness that has earned for him the respect of teachers and students. These attributes have also won for him the admiration of local associates. Even after spending hours behind his desk he gladly undertakes any project which he thinks will benefit the school such as, the new student handbooks. 18 Mrs. Carolyn Johnson, secretary lo the principal, efficiently carries out the duties of secretary as well as helping students with their hundreds of questions. MR. SABIN KUSH Mr. Sabin Rush, by far one of the busiest persons at YHS, discharges the duties of as- sistant principal and guidance counselor. Among his many duties, Mr. Rush administers development tests, assists seniors planning to attend college, and advises students and teachers having special problems. His genuine concern for the indi- vidual student and his calm approach to solving problems has established Mr. Rush as a vital and beloved member of the YHS administration. Efficient Advisors Co-ordinate School Activities MISS HATTIE RICHARDSON Our supervisor of education. Miss Hattie Richardson, has devoted her talents to improving efficiency and harmony in each of the Yazoo City Schools. Hailing from Arkansas, she received her B.A. degree from Arkansas State Teachers College. Miss Richardson has had wealth of experience in educational fields; she was a principal at the elementary schools in Oxford, Mississippi, and received her M.A. at George Peabody College. For five years she trained future teachers at Delta State Teachers College. Serving as an expert in public relations, this gracious supervisor instigates educational programs and sees that they are carried out. Miss Richardson is an indispensable member of our administration. 19 Language Courses Provide the Keys MR. JIMMY CALDWELL B.S., University of Mississippi Speech, English I Sponsor. Dramatics Club MISS MARTY CARROLL B.A.E., Delta State College English III. English IV Sponsor, Writer's Club MRS. OM1E PARKER B.S.. Gallowav Women's College M.S., Mississippi College English III, English IV Sponsor. Yazooan Staff and Club MISS ANN ROGERS B.A., University of Mississippi English II. English III Sponsor. Mingo Chito MRS. ELEANOR LESTER B.A., Millsaps College Latin I, Latin II. Spanish I DR. GUSTAVO GARCIA Ph.D., University of Havana Spanish I. Spanish II 20 to Communication and Understanding As various parts of the world are drawn closer together through increased travel ami instant communication, modern man must be equipped with a sound knowledge of basic languages. The demand for mastery of several dialects grows with the realization of the need for better understanding which depends primarily on accurate com- munication of ideas and feelings. Recognizing the need for language study YHS offers courses in three pertinent languages: Latin, Spanish, and English. Stressing the value of Latin as the root language, Mrs. Eleanor Lester also conveys the cultural aspects of the Roman civilization. Dr. Gustavo Garcia, a native of Cuba, illustrates to students the sinnificance of Spanish as a key to understanding the Spanish- speaking neighbors in South America, Mexico, and Cuba. Since English is the mother tongue of Americans, it remains the most important language for the majority of students. Six versatile teachers seek to emphasize those principles of the English language which are vital for successful communication in our advanced society and which serve as a background for the study of foreign languages. Molly, this article should be a winner! exclaims Mrs. Omie Parker as she inspects the latest edition of the Yazooan. 1 hope the bass and the white perch like mv new lures,” muses Mr. Jimmy (Caldwell as he departs for another week-end fishing excursion. Jaque. which song do you like best? ponders Miss Martv Car- roll as she listens to her favorite Bob Dvlun album. 21 Comprehensive Science Curriculum Offers Training voung people for a career in the world of tomorrow, YHS offers a comprehensive plan of study in the field of science. By taking general science, freshmen enter the fundamentals of the physical sciences. Beginning a more detailed study of science, interested sophomores take biology to learn about the living organisms that make up their environment. Studying the reactions of non-living matter, juniors undertake the study of chemistry . Through many experiments avid scholars learn facts about the elements. Many young girls study home economics to pre- pare for a life as a homemaker and to learn about the demands made upon the modern housewife. By carefully dissecting and studying the life functions of a fish. David Rvan endeavors to understand a little better the digestive system. Mary Frances Butler tries out one of the new overhead projectors which are used to allow students sitting in the back to see the teacher’s work. You had better pay attention Dell. Mrs. Ferris wants knowledge on Bunsen Burndrs not the boys in chemistry,’’ advises Mr. Richards- on. 22 Training for Careers in the World of Tomorrow MRS. NETTIE FERRIS B.S., Belhaven (College General Science MRS. NAOMI ROBERDS B.S., Mississippi State College for Women Biology GEORGE RICHARDSON B.A., M.A., University of Mississippi Senior Science. Physics, Chemistry Sponsor, JETTS MRS. DELMA B. HUNT B.S., Mississippi State College for Women Home Economics Sponsor, Future Homemakers of America Whoa. Jimmy, we only need a few drops to do it! exclaims Mike Harris as he and Jimmy plot some terrible mischief. The clean-up committee. Rose Rodgers and Dale Harvey, save time and energy by using the new home economic's dishwasher. 23 MR. JERRY JOHNSON B.S. Ed.. Della Slate College Social Studies 1. Coach MRS. MISSY WILLIAMS B.A.. Blue Mountain College American History. Economies. Civics Sponsor. Freshman-Sophomore Y-Teens MRS. HARRIET DECELL B.A.. University of Mississippi American History. English III Sponsor. Debate Team MR. DEWITT MASSEY B.A.. M.A.. Mississippi College World Historv. Mississippi History History Recounts Man’s Successes and Failures Histon- is the story of civilization — an account of mankind's experiences. It is a journal explaining man's background of accomplishments and failures. The recording of historv occurs in both written and unwritten form. Letters, diaries, books, and inscriptions contain the written chronicle while tools, sculptures, paintings, weap- ons, bones, and architectural ruins provide an unwritten record. People study history to profit from the experi- ence of the past. Each type of histon- has a sepa- rate function. World History develops cosmopoli- tan Americans and enriches them culturally, while American Historv makes fora more informed citi- zen. A course in Government enables students to see how our democratic government works, and Economics explains the monetary svstem upon which this government operates. Mississippi Histo- ry increases understanding and appreciation of this state. He man Massey tones up his muscles so he will be able to survive the Irving school day. 24 Math Aids Scholars in Math courses generally provide a staunch challenge to the many students who are not walking, talking mathemat- ical wizards. Since YHS does have its share of scholars who excel in computative fields, the school offers a solid curriculum consisting of Basic Math. Algebra I, Algebra Solving Life’s Problems II. Geometry, Business Arithmetic, and Advanced Math. By stimulating thought and encouraging the power of reasoning. Math courses prepare students to solve the problems of life. MR. KENNETH W. BUCKLEY B.S.. University of Southern Mississippi Algebra II. Advanced Math Sponsor. Math Club MRS. RUTH WATSON B.S.. Millsaps College Algebra I MRS. LOUISE CLARK B.A., Longwood College Basic Math MR. LESLEY C. CLARK B.A.. M.A.. University of Southern Mississippi Geometry, Coach 25 Mrs. Smith, posing hero with one of her able student librarians, brought great honor to herself and YHS when she was elected Presi- dent of the State Library Association. Library Stimulates Academic Research and Study The library, the center of academic research, is one of the most important and most frequently visited rooms at YHS. A steady stream of puzzled or inquisitive students pour through its doors each day searching for the answers to their problems. With the aid of the best reference books. and excellent card catalogue, and vast amounts of reading matter, students are able to find material necessary for term papers, themes, essays, and speeches. If librarian. Mrs. Mary Emma Smith, is not available, capable student librarians are always present to assist anyone needing help.. MRS. MARY EMMA SMITH B.A.. Mississippi Stale College for Women M.S., Louisiana State University Librarian, President of State Library Association Sponsor, Library Club 26 MR. STANLEY C. BEERS B.A.. Hendrix College Instrumental Musie Sponsor. Band Club IR. DONALD L. VAUGHAN B.M. Ed., University of Mississippi Assistant Band Director, Stage Band Sponsor, Safety Club MISS BERNICE GAY M.M.. Peabodv College, M.Ed., Louisiana State University Publie School Music, Mixed Chorus Sponsor, Choral Groups Music Offers Students Cultural Enrichment The primary goal of the musie department is to develop indi- vidual talent by teaching students the fundamentals of instrumentation and voice. In achieving this major goal the Band and the Mixed Chorus have also stimulated student appreciation of music. Throughout the years these two groups have entertained the student body with delightful musical programs, while gaining valuable experience to prepare themselves for state concerts and festivals. 27 Hmm. what’s this bubble gum doing stuck in the G hole?!” wonders Mr. Stanley Beers as he examines Hank Smith's clarinet. Ready. 1 and 2 and 3 . . .,” directs Miss Bernice Gay as she prepares the chorus for the state festival. MR. JAMES H. BURCHFIELD B.S.. Mississippi State University Mechanical Drawing MR. A. L. BOND M. Ed.. Mississippi State University Distributive Education. Industrial Education Sponsor. DECA D.O. Com 'ses Establish Outlines for Future Since manv students plan to enter into some trade or industrial occupation immediatey following graduation from high school, a practical vocational curriculum is provided in the Diversified Occupations Department. Any student classified as a Junior may participate in the Coop- erative Program directed by Mr. A. L. Bond. Students following this work plan attend classes in the morning and have supervised work experiences in the afternoon. Within the Cooperative program there are two major divisions. The Trade and Industrial portion prepares stu- dents for the technical skills, while Distributive Education produces marketing and sales personnel. Industrial Arts, directed by Mr. James H. Burchfield, is a general education program open to any high school stu- dent. In Mechanical Drawing boys learn the fundamentals of design, while courses in metal working and woodworking genrally inspire the manufacturing of attrac- tive and useful products for the home and the school. Now l« t rru set . My arms are straight, and my hands are right.” Mr. Burchfield considers as he swings in his flawless form. Charles Self, an industrious mechanical arts student, skillfully draws up the plans for a future home. 28 Students Learn Skills of Commercial Arts Gee, today my little yellow sports oar pets to move up a notch be- cause 1 typed 55 words,” admires Weezie Phillips. Oops, my thumb is stuck! There goes my chance to be high-scorer tonight! laments Miss Hendrix as she picks up the wrong ball. W hile most students are wondering where the letters on the typewriter keys went. Miss Louise Hendrix and Miss Shirley Reynolds are earnestly trying to teach them some- thing about business life. Future secretaries may moan at the initial five-minute timings in Typing, but soon the novice typists begin to master this skill so valuable to any student and so essential to every secretary. The Bookkeeping course produces students who are prepared for the math work which a secretarial job often requires. Certainly, the Secretarial Procedures Course makes pupils aware of the duties of a secretary and what is expected of one. Business English develops a critical eye. quick to see errors in letters and forms; the course also equip students w ith the knowledge of correct English usuage. Shorthand enables the secretaries to take notes rapidly and efficient- ly. The Commercial Department as a whole provides a bal- anced choice of instructive courses to prepare students for a vocation in the business world. MISS LOUISE HENDRIX B.S., Mississippi State College for Women M.S., University of Mississippi Shorthand, Typing. Secretarial Proc« dures Sponsor. Future Business Leaders of America MISS SHIRLEY REYNOLDS B.S., Mississippi State College for Women Business English, Bookkeeping. Business Training, Typewriting Sponsor. Junior-Senior Y Teens P.E. and D.Ed. Teach Basics of Health and Safety MR. JOHN E. EDMONDS B.S.. M.S.. University of Mississippi Physical Education, Coach Sponsor. Freshman «Sophomore Hi-Y MRS. SUZANNE EDMONDS B.S., University of Mississippi Mississippi History, Civics, Coach. Physical Education MR. EULAS S. JENKINS B.S.. P.E., University of Mississippi Driver's Education, Athletic Director, Coach Sponsor, Y-Club Ready, exercise! This was the battle cry of the YHS students as they began each physical education class. Coach El Edmonds taught doth boys and girls co- ordination through practice in basketball, volleyball, tum- bling, baseball, or grounders and flyers.” Watch that stoplight! Turn right at the next corner! That’s a one-way street!” These were the instructions frequently sounded by Coach Jenkins as attentive students learned the fundamental principles of driving and the rules of the road. No more veiling and screaming! No more getting hit with balls!” sighs Coach El Rivalry mounts as Mike Elmore slams the volleyball over the Edmonds with relief as he rests between P.E. classes. net for another point. 30 jfT MRS. H. C. HARRSTON Supervisor of City School Cafeteria.- MR. 0. C. SHANNON Maintenance Supervisor Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Simmons, and Mrs. Ketchum prepare to serve lunch for over a hundred hungry students. Vital Staff Keeps School Running Efficiently Taking time from their busy schedule, I.V., Linnie, DeWitt and Inell pose for a picture. Composing the staff of YHS are the people who operate the cafeteria, maintain our facilities and keep our building clean. Mrs. Simmons and Mrs. Ketchum assist Mrs. Rosa Harrison, head dietitian, in preparing the delicious food that is served in the cafe- teria. Maintenance supervisor, Mr. 0. C. Shannon sees that all mechanical apparatus is in top working condition. Keeping the rooms neat and clean and the building clear of litter is the job of I.V. and DeWitt Collins. Linnie Johnston and Inell Leach assist I. V. and DeWitt with the afternoon work. 31 Senior Class President, David Roberts; Vice-President, Mac McGraw; Secretary-Treasurer, Barbara Knott As the school year of 1965 and 1966 dawned, our Senior Class assumed the traditional position as the leaders of YHS. We shouldered new responsibilities and supported numerous school projects. Without hesitation and doubt, we were ready to face even the most difficult tasks with firm resolution and greater assurance. With a feeling of Senior pride, we eagerly led the underclassmen in all school activities — activities which had become a part of us and were to remain forever as fond memories. Enthusiastically we entered the halls of YHS, aware of the plans that had to lx made during our year. Plans for the Senior trip to New Orleans; plans for the Senior play; and plans for graduation. Suddenly came last times — last time to cheer for the Indians in pep assembly; last homecoming; and last time to greet friends in the corridor. Our last year in high school had been eventful. Through tribulation we saw the need for preparation, and through prepara- tion we achieved. RONALD HENRY ALLEN t-H Club. Officer. D.O. Club. MARY EDNA ANDERSON F.B.L.A.. F.H.A., Y-Teens. ROBERT ALLEN ANDERSON Homeroom Officer, Hi-Y. Perfect Attendance, Safety Club, Who’s Who. Football, Basketball, Y-Club. S-Club. ELIZABETH VERLILL1A BAGWELL Y-Teens, Mixed Chorus. Dramatics. Officer. Yazooan Club. Homeroom Officer. Head Cheerleader, Who’s Who, Homeroom Beaut . DAVID GLEN BALDRIDGE Band. PATRICIA JEAN BARNES Y-Teens, Pep Squad. Dramatic. F.B.L.A., Library Club. 34 BERYL KAYE BARRETT Pep-Squad, Y-Teens. Dramatics. Writer's Club, Yazooan Club. Homeroom Beauty. SHARON GAIL BEIER Dramatics Club. Y-Teens. Yazooan Club. Yazooan Staff. Pep-Squad, S-Club, Library (dub, LARRY DOUGLAS BELL Hi-Y, Y-Club, Football, Basketball. Homeroom Officer. S-Club, Class Officer. Safety Club. Student Council, Offi- cer. Ml bo's Ml ho. National Athletic Scholarship Society, Perfect Attendance. JAMES ALBERT BERBERETTE Football Manager. Hi-Y Club. Band. CLIFFORD N. BLAKEMORE. JR. Homeroom Officer. S-Club. Writer’s Club, 4-H Club, Officer. JAMES MARION BRADY Hi-Y. Sophisticated Seniors Typify Ideals of Y.H.S. WILLIAM L. BREW ER. JR. Hi-Y, Dramatics. GERALDINE ANN BRIGNAC Yazooan Staff, Dramatic (dub. Mixed Chorus, Girl's En- semble, Pep-Squad. Girls' Double Sextet, Girls' Chorus. GEORGE WILLARD BROOKS Hi-Y Club. Jet (dub. Track Team. S-Club. Perfect At- tendance. D.E. Club, State D.E. Club President, (dub M’ficer. LINDA JEAN BURNHAM Writer’s (dub. Dramatics, Y-Teens. Yazooan, Library (dub. Basketball. S-Club. LORETTA ANN CADER Y-Teens, F.B.L.A., Officer. Homeroom Officer, S-Club. LINDA SUE CAR LEY Mixed Chorus. Girl’s Ensemble. S-Club, Yazooan, Y- Teens. Dramatics. Girls’ State, County Government. LINDA LORRAINE CARSON Dramatic. Officer, 4-H, Officer. Annual Staff. Band. Band Club. FRANCES CAMMILE CHISOLM F.H.A. MARTHA ELIZABETH CLANTON -Teens, Library Club, F.B.L.A., Pep-Squad, S-Club. 35 KAREN ANN CLARK S-Club. Writer’s Club. Y-Teens, F.B.L.A.. Rand. Band Council. CAROL ANN COBB Mixed Chorus. Ciris' Ensemble. Y-Teens. S-Club, Pep- Squad. CLARK WESLEY COLEMAN Hi-Y. Y-Club. Football. Basketball. Homeroom Officer, Countv Government. HUGH INGRAM COWSERT. Ill S-Club. Perfect Attendance, Homeroom Officer, Math Club. Football. Y-Club. ARCHIE PICKNEY CRAWFORD. III Homeroom Officer. Hi-Y. Football, Safety Club, (bounty Government. Perfect Attendance. CHRISTOPHER CURRAN St. Clara Academy Transfer. Dramatic. Homeroom Beautv. Y-Teens. S-Club, Who’s Who Energetic Seniors Undertake a Variety of GLORIA FAITH DALY Tide Club. Dramatics. PATRICIA LANELL DALY F.B.L.A., Dramatics. Y-Teens. JUANITA DANGELO F.H.A. Club. Officer. BARBARA ANGLEA DAVIS St. Clara Academy Transfer; F.B.L.A., S-Club. JUDY BETH DAVIS Y-Teens, Dramatic Club, Band Club, Stage Band, Band, Majorette. HAZEL ELIZABETH DIFFENDERFER Y-Teens, Tide Club. F.B.L.A.. Dramatics. 4-H. SHARON CAROL DUN WOODY Pep-Squad, Yazooan Club, Writer’s Club, Y-Teens, Dramatics. BARBARA LOUISE ELLIS Yazooan, Writer’s Club, Y-Teens. Homeroom Officer, Pep-S juad. BEVERLY ANNE ELLIS S-Club, Dramatics, Y-Teens. Yazooan. Writer’s Club. 36 Fund-Raising Projects to Assure a Senior LINDA LOUISE ELLIS Transfer from St. Clara Academy. S-Club. F.B.L.A. JOHN NORMAN EVANS Writer's Club. Hi-Y Club. Math Club. Officer, Y-Club. S-Club Football. Track. Student Council, Band. Perfect Attendance. THOMAS BUFORD EVERETT Football Manager. Track Manager. Y-Club, Hi-Y Club. MARY CAROLYN FISHER Transfer from St.-Clara Academy. F.B.L.A., S-Club. RICHARD WALLACE FULCHER Hi-Y Club, Safety Club, Math Club. Officer, Homeroom Officer, S-Club. Basketball. Baseball. BRENDA JOYCE GALLOWAY Writer’s Club. Y-Teens, Officer. Yazooan Staff, News Editor. Library Club. Homeroom Officer, Pep-Squad, S- Club. ALFRED BROWN GIBSON Hi-Y Club, Yazooan Club. Math Club. S-Club. MOLLY INGRAM GILBERT Yazooan Staff, Editor, Y-Teens, Officer, Homeroom Of- ficer, Band, Library Chib. CHARLES WILLIAM GOLDSMITH Transfer from St. Clara Academy, Science Club. 37 JAMES DANIEL GOODWIN, JR. Band Club. Officer. Band. Dramatics. Jets. Math Club. S” Club. Stage Band. DEWITT LOVE GRAEBER Student Body President. Homeroom Officer, S-Club. Rotary Guest. Football, Track. Y-Club, Officer. Student Council. Bov's State, County Government. Perfect At- tendance. Hi-Y Club. Officer. Who’s Who. RONALD D. HARRIS Homeroom Officer. Hi-Y Club. Student Council. Basket- ball. LINDA DALE HARVEY Y-Teens. Officer. Dramatics, Pep-Squad. F.B.L.A. BILLIE JEAN HEARON Band, Band Club. Y-Teens, Dramatics. Debate Club. Of- ficer. S-Club. Stage Band. Officer. HERLAN RAY H El DEL Football. Basketball. Baseball. Track, Y-Club, Hi-Y Club. Safety Club. Who’s Who. Homeroom Officer, Bov’s State. JUDITH ARLENE HELMS D.O. Club. Officer. F.H.A. JUDY ANN HELMS Y-Teens. F.H.A.. D O. LARRY DAVID HENDRICKS Hi-Y' Club. Dramatics Club. Band Club. Debate Club, W'riter’s Club, Officer. Band. Debate Team. Class of 66 Triggers Student Body Enthusiasm Wait just one minute.” screams Sue, Ya’ll aren’t going anywhere without me! 38 HELEN FAYE HENSON F.H.A. Club. Library Club. ANNE ELIZABETH HINES Writer’s Club, Officer. Homeroom Officer. Safety Club, Homeroom Beauty. Girls’ State, Y-Teens, Dramatics, County Government, S-Club, Senior Maid Alternate. Pep-Squad. FRANCES LEE HOELL F.H.A. JEAN BARKSDALE HOLMES Y-Teens. Yazooan Club. Officer, News-Editor. Library Club. Officer, National Honor Society, Homeroom Offi- cer. Homeroom Beauty. Homecoming Queen, Girls’ State, S-Club. Rotary Guest. Basketball, Cheerleader, Pep-Squad, W ho’s W ho. ANGELA DIANNE HOOD Writer’s Club. Yazooan Club, Y-Teens, Library Club. S- Club. County Government. Pep-Squad, Yazooan Staff. JULIE ANN IVERS Mixed Chorus. Girls' Chorus. Girls’ Ensemble. Y-Teens, F.B.L.A., S-Club. Girls’ State. Homeroom Officer, Li- brary Club. Yazooan Club, Yazooan Staff. Writer’s Club, Girls' Sextette. Homeroom Beauty, Pep-Squad. WILLIAM LESTER JENKINS. JR. Writer’s Club, Band. Officer, Stage Band. Debate, Offi- cer. Homeroom Officer. NANCY LURLINE JOHNSON F.H.A.. Y-Teens, Library Club. Writer’s Club, Yazooan Club. Yazooan Staff. Student Librarian. Girls’ State, S- Club. TERESA ANN JONES F.H.A., Library Club, F.B.L.A.. Mixed Chorus, Pep- Squad, S-Club. in Pep Assemblies and Ball Games JANET ELIZABETH JUDGE Writer’s Club. Y-Teens, Pep-Squad, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Sextet. Double Sextet, Yazooan Club. Library Club. Li- brarian. S-Club. CARNIS D. KELLY. JR. Hi-Y. Y-Club, Baseball. Basketball, Homeroom Officer. ALICE SHARON KING Writer’s Club, Debate Club. Yazooan Staff, Homeroom Officer. Band. JOHN ALFRED KIRK Homeroom Officer, Class Officer. Hi-Y, Officer, Safety Club. Football. Track. Y-Club. Who’s Who. HENRY MICHAEL KNODEL Hi-Y, Yazooan Club, 4-H Club. Debate Club, Golf Team, Dramatic Club. MARY BARBARA KNOTT Writer’s Club, Annual Staff, Homeroom Officer, Class Officer, National Honor Society, DAR Good Citizen Award. Band. Majorette, Drum Major, Girls’ State, Y- Teens, Dramatics, S-Club. Perfect Attendance, Safetv Council, TAP Chairman, Rotary Guest. 39 NETTIE SUE LAMMONS Yazooan Club, Safely Council. Writer's Club. Y-Teens, S-Club. Basketball, Pep Squad. Library Club. Yazooan Staff. Homeroom Officer. ROBERT NEWTON LEWIS S-Club, Library Club, Dramatics Club. Perfect Attend- ance. Writer's Club. DENNIS EDMUND LINGENFELDER Science Club. Hi-Y. Student Council. janis ann McDaniel F.H.A.. Officer. 4-H, Library Club ELIZABETH LUCKETT McGOWAN St. Clara Academy Transfer. Debate Team. Yazooan Club. S-Club JAMES A. McGRAW. Ill Hi-Y. Y-Club. Basketball. Track. Homeroom Officer. Class Officer, Student Council. Who’s Who. Seniors Display Attributes of Leadership, PRESSLEY CLINTON McINNIS. JR. 4-H Club. S-Club, Math Club, Basketball. Football, Homeroom Officer. MARY AMME McINNIS St. Clara Academy Transfer. Dramatics Club, Y-Teens, Homeroom Officer. DOUGLAS RAY McMICHAEL Hi-Y. Perfect Attendance, S-Club MARGARET ANN MATHIS Mixed Chorus. Officer, Accompanist, Girls' Ensemble, Sextet. Chorus, Girls’ State. Rotary Guest, Student Council. S-Club. Dramatics Club. Officer. Who's Who, Homeroom Officer. LARRY DALE MEEK Hi-Y. 4-H. Tide Club. LARRY BRENT MELTON Football. Y-Club, Hi-Y. Officer, Writers' Club. Mingo •Chlto Staff. S-Club, Perfect Attendance. Homeroom Offi- SHARON GRACE MIRON Yazooan Club, Pep Squad, S-Club. Y-Teens, Yazooan Circulation Manager. GEORGIANNA MONTGOMERY Dramatics, Y-Teens, S-Club BETTY JO MOOD Basketball. Writer's Club. Mingo Chito, Class Editor, Girls' Ensemble. Y-Teens. Mixed Chorus, Perfeci At- tendance. Pep Squad. 40 KATHERINE LOI ISE MOORE Y-Teens, F.H.A., Tide Club. Perferi Attendance JOHNNY M. MORRISON Hi-Y Club, Football, Dramatics (Hub PHYLLIS BARBARA MOSS F.H.A.. Y-Teens BILLIE RAE MULLINS Dramatic Club. Y-Teens. Library Club DEBORAH DIANE NELSON Writer’s Club, Mingo Chito Co-Editor. Basketball. Y- Teens. National Honor Society, Girls’ State. Rotary Guest. S-Club. Pep Squad. BEN MATHEW NEWTON, JR. Baseball. Football. Y-Club. Hi-Y. Officer, Homeroom Officer. Scholarship, Service, and Lasting Success. WILLIAM ERLE O BRIEN. JR. St. Clara Academy Transfer. Hi-Y. Math Club DENNIS ALAN PAUL Hi-Y. 4-11. S-Club. Homeroom Officer. MARY LOUISE PHILLIPS Yazooan, Mixed Chorus. Girls’ Ensemble, Y-Teens. PAMELA ROSE PICKETT St. Clara Academy Transfer. Dramatic Club. Y-Teens. Library Club. EARL PORTER Hi-Y, 4-H, DO. ALAN KEITH PYLES Science Club. Hi-Y WILLIAM LEE REEVES Hi-Y, Science Club JOSEPHINE MARIE REEVES Band. Majorette, Debate Team. Officer, Dramatics Club, Y-Teens, S-Club, Writers’ Club. Band Club. JOSEPH HAMEL REGAN, JR Hi-Y, Homeroom Officer. 41 SYDNEY LANE RICHARDS Mixed Chorus. Girls' Chorus. Y-Teens. Library Club, Pep Squad. GEORGE BERNARD RICHARDSON. JR. Football. Perfect Attendance ANGELA DAWN RILEY Yazooan Staff. Yazooan (Hub. Library Club. Writers ( .lub. Pep Squad. Girls Chorus, Ensemble, Mixed Cho- rus. Girls State Alternate. S-Club. Perfect Attendance. BOBBY DAVID ROBERTS Hi-Y. Officer, Football, Track. Basketball. Y-Club, Offi- cer. Who’s Who. Class Officer. Bov’s State, Rotary Guest. County Government. National Athletic scholar- ship Society. Homeroom Officer. Student Council, S- (dub. Safety (dub KENNETH ARLAND ROBINSON Mingo Chito Business Manager. Math Club. 4-H, Safety Club. National Honor Society. S-Cluh. Homeroom Offi- cer. Football. Basketball. Bovs State. ROSE ELLEN RODGERS F.H.A., F.B.L.A., Library Club, Dramatic Club. Y- Teens. BENNY JOE ROSE Hi-Y. 4-H. Football. Track EVELYN JEAN ROSS Y-Teens. Yazooan (dub. F.B.L.A.. Pep Squad MARY HI SCHE F.H.A.. Officer. Y-Teens. F.B.L.A., Officer, Library (dub. Exultant Seniors Find Challenging Tests ARDIS DEFANCE RUSSELL Hi-Y. Safety (dub. Class Officer. Homeroom Officer, Basketball, Perfect Attendance, S-Club. WALLACE HOW ARD RUSSELL Hi-Y. Officer. Class Officer, Writer's (dub. Officer, Stu- dent Council, County Government, S-Club. Homeroom Officer. American Legion, History Award. Who’s Who. Hi-Y. Officer. WILLIAM RUSSELL. JR. Hi-Y, 4-H. S-Club DIANE SANFORD (dass Officer. Homeroom Officer. Yazooan Club, Safely Club. Student Council County Government, S-Club. Y- Iecn . Ba kethall. B-Team Cheerleader. PEGGY JOYCE SANFORD Mixed Chorus. Dramatic Club. W riter's (dub. Y-Teens. Library (dub. Yazooan Staff. F.B.L.A.. Mingo Chito, Typist. CHARLES A. SELF Writer’s Club, Bov’s Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Hi-Y. 42 BYRON ROBERT SEWARD National Honor Society, ('.lass Officer. Homeroom Offi- cer, Football, Hi-Y, Math Club. Who's Who. Kotar Guest, Annual Staff. Sports Editor, Y-Club. S-Club, Golf Team JANIE ANN SMITH Band Club, Y-Teens, Writer’s Club. Band. Yazooan Club. Yazooan Staff. Perfect Attendance, S-Club. JIMMIE DAN SMITH Hi-Y. Band. Band Club. Mixed Chorus, Stage Band. Dra- matic Club. Bovs’ Ensemble. W riters Club. Yazooan Club. S-Club. Perfect Attendance. SAMUEL UPSHAW SMITH. JR. Hi-Y. Basketball. Golf Team. SUSAN REBECCA SMITH Pep-Squad. Y-Teens. Officer. Annual Staff. Class Section Editor. Writers’ Club, S-Club. Homeroom Officer. J K. (BUBBA) STEW ART Hi-Y. Football. Basketball, Y-Club. FRANCIS ALLAN STORY. JR. Band Club. Officer. Band. Officer. Stage Band. Math Club. Officer, National Honor Society. S-Club. LINDA ANN STOVALL F.B.L.A.. Basketball. KATHERINE ANN STOVALL Pep-Squad. Basketball. Manager. Y-Teens. Dramatics. Writer’s Club. Homeroom Officer. F.B.L.A. And Intense Training Part of Preparation for College Life. While Coach Rush carefully explains the ACT scores, Ronnie exclaims. ”lf I take this kind of score home again. Mother will just die.’’ 43 Getting ready in time for lobby check proved to be quite a difficult task especially for Sue Lammons who was always late. Seniors Fill Last Days of High School Life LONNIE SHEPHERD STRICKLIN Band. Band Club, Hi-Y. Basketball. Manager. Annual Staff, S-Club. ROSEMARY SUDDUTH Student Council, Writers' Club, Pep-Squad, Homeroom Officer, Yazooan Club. Yazooan Staff. S-Club. Mixed Chorus, Girl's Ensemble. Girls' Sextet. Y-Teens, Nation- al Honor Society, Girls’ State. Football Maid. Rotary Club Guest. Who’s Who LARRY THOMAS SUTTERFIELD St. Clara Academy Transfer, Basketball. Hi-Y. Bovs’ State. LEWIS THRASHER Hi-Y. D.O. Club. ANN BARRETT TINNIN Yazooan Club, Basketball. Y-Teens, Cheerleader. Homeroom Officer. Homeroom Beauty. MARTHA JANE l!TZ Writer’s Club, Band. Band Council, Band Club. Annual Staff. Dramatic Club. (Y-Teens), 4-H Club, Jets. LINDA MARIE VAUGHN Band. Majorette, Head Majorette, Lions All- State Majorette, Homeroom Officer, Safety Council, Yazooan Club, Yazooan Staff. Band Club, Y- Teens, Officer. S- Club. BETTY JOYCE WALKER Dramatic Club. 4-H Club. Officer. F.B.L.A., Officer. Homeroom Officer. WILLIAM EDGAR WALKER Hi-Y, T.I.D.E., Officer. 44 Parties and luncheons gave Senior girls a look of sophistication as they closed four years of high school life. With Parties, Fun, and Study for Final Exams CHARLOTTE DIANE WARDEN Y-Teens, Pep-Squad. Library Club, Mixed Chorus. PATRICIA LYNN WHITEHEAD Writers’ Club, Library Club. Yazooan Club. Y-Teens, Pep-Squad, Dramatics, Homeroom Officer. Homeroom Beauty. Cheerleader. EILEEN WILKINSON 4-H Club. Officer. Dramatics. Band Club. Y'-Teens, Band. Officer. LESLEY JEAN WILKINSON E. H.A.. Officer. Y-Teens, F.B.L.A. THOMAS HASKELL WILLIAMS F. F.A.. DO. Club. JOHNNY IVRON WILSON Hi-Y DANIEL TROY WINCERT S-Club. Math Club. GLEN WOMBLE D.O. Club. POLLY EILEEN WOODELL S-Club, Annual Staff, (’lass Section Editor. Who’s Who, Pep-Squad, Leader, Homecoming Maid, Alternate. Dra- matic (Hub, Y-Teens. Homeroom Officer. Homeroom Beauty. 45 hen Guy Hawkins asked Ova if he was dry, the simple reply was— Right Dry!!” The 1966 senior class lx rrowed Jesse Stuart's The Thread That Huns So True for five weeks, and the director, stage crew, and cast soon realized the challenge which was theirs in its production. Untiring efforts, long hours of work, faith and loyalty became their life during the weeks of preparation. As the cur- tain fell on the last performance and the applause of the audience resounded throughout the auditorium, this year’s senior play and the tears of joy which accompanied its success became history, but memories of it will long endure the erasing effects of time for everyone closely connected with its produc- tion. I helped make |he coffee,” says Jennv Jarvis, but I can’t have any.” 46 The Thread That Runs So True Director....... Assistant Director Jesse Stuart.... Naomi Deane. . . John Conway. . . Don Conway . . . Bertha Conway . Vaida Conway. . Burl Eastman . . Bill Coffee .... Snookie Baylor . Guy Hawkins . . Budge Waters . . Billy Leonard . . Ova Salyers. . . . CAST Mr. Jimmy Caldwell . . . . Barbara Knott . . Weslcv Coleman ........Judy Davis .........John Kirk . . . . Brent Melton . . . . Linda Carson ......Dale Holmes . . . . Larry Hendrix . . Archie Crawford . . . W illiam Russell . . .William Jenkins ......Mike Knodel . . Willaim O'Brien . . . Sonnv Cowsert Peter Snaggers . . Robin Baylor. . . Sally Walden . . Xenia Potters. . . Leonora Maddox Jenny Jan'is . . . Minnie Frome . . Edith Hanks . . . Grandma Binion Aunt Effie . . . . Uncle Amos. . . . Mrs. Woods. . . . Eva............. Celeste......... Eleanor......... . . . .De Graeber . . Gerri Brignac . . .Beth Bagwell . . Mary Mclnnis . . . Ann Tinnin . . . Beryl Barret . . .Sharon Beier . . Polly WoodeU . . . Pam Pickett . . . Angela Riley .Lonnie Stricklin . Nancy Johnston . Linda Vaughan . . . Angie Hood Brenda Galloway As concerned citizens of Lonesome look on, Naomi Deane says, jesse—it came to me. While they were up there—showing what they’d learned. It's teaching. That’s the ’thread that runs so true.’ Isn’t it?” 47 On the morning of May 6, 1966. ninety-nine seniors embarked on a bus trip to New Orleans — a trip which they will never forget. Firmly implanted in the minds of the seniors was the motto: Don't live it up if vou can t live it down! With the do's and don't's’ echoing in their ears, seniors planned their free night in the Crescent City. Regardless of the drizzle, the spirits of the crew was not dampened. To everv individual. New Orleans offered different entertainment. The tour through the French Quarters was a pleasant and imformative part of the trip. For many, the boat ride down the Mississippi was a first experience. In the capable hands of the chaperons — Coach and Mrs. Jenkins, Coach and Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Williams, Miss Hendrix, and Mr. Burchfield — the seniors arrived home Sunday a little tired, a little sad. and a little wiser. After getting settled in his room. Johnny Wilson races to get to Pat O’Briens ahead of the crowd. Too had he’s going in the wrong direction. New Orleans Trip Climaxes Senior Celebration Saturday afternoon Seniors boarded chartered buses for Lake Light-hearted Seniors enjoy their Fridav night oul-on-the-town when Pontchartrain where they spent an afternoon of frolic and fun. they visit the first place of interest, Pat O'Brien’s. 48 Why Archie Crawford, I haven’t seen you since the Mid-night til Dawn the vear we graduated wav back in 1966! exclaims John Kirk as the grumblers begin their act. Class Day Produces Gaiety and Somberness Class president David Roberts stands watching die class he has led file Yeah, Dale, I always thought it would lie like .this, but I never solemnly past him to their seats. expected to find you here, teases Mac McGraw as thev prophesv where seniors will be in the future. 49 Seniors Leave the Halls of YHS Ready to Accept The Senior Class of 1966 presented as their class memorial an oil portrait of Superintendent Fred W. Young painted hv the nationally known Mrs. Mildred Wolfe. Mr. Young is holding a book of letters written to him by many of his friends and presentee! by the school board. Honor Graduates Fourteen seniors maintaining an overall A” av- erage throughout their four years at YHS were grad- uated eum laude. Linda Burnham Beverly Ellis John Evans Brenda Galloway Nancy Johnson Barbara Knott Betty McGowan Margaret Mathis Debbie Nelson Kenny Robinson Wallace Russell Bvron Seward Allan Story Linda Vaughan Twenty-two seniors, earning the necessarv 80 points by serving their school in innumerable ways, received service letters. Wallace Russell Danny Goodwin De Graeber Billie Jean Hearon Dale Holmes Julie Ivers William Jenkins Barbara Knott Margaret Mathis Jo Reeves Angela Riley David Roberts Jimmie Smith Allan Story Rosemary Sudduth Linda Vaughan Larry Bell John Evans Judy Davis Eileen Wilkinson Debbie Nelson Bvron Seward Performing for their last time, the twelve members of the Senior Choral Ensem- ble sang I Believe composed by La Forge. 50 the Responsibilities That the Future Holds Dr. Benjamin B. Graves, President of Millsaps College, deeply impressed the graduates and the attentive audience with his address The Seven Points of Education. With mixed emotions one hundred and thirtv-four seniors marched down the aisle to receive their long awaited diploma. Bob Anderson eagerly reaches for his diploma from Mr. C. M. Dunn, Pres- ident of the school board. Junior Class 1966 was the third year of life at YHS for most Juniors. The past three years represented much learning and a little forgetting. Although the learning sometimes required late hours and midnight oil. we still found time for fun and games ’. Pep rallies and ball games, senior rings and junior prestige—these made our year worthwhile. Raising money for the Junior-Senior banquet and passing exams—these made the year complete. Nevertheless, we gloated over even’ hour because this was the beginning of the end of our short stay at YHS. What was it that set the Juniors apart from the rest of the school? Maybe it was our mode of living; we practiced some and preached even more. Possibly the difference was that we felt we were wiser and more mature than we actu- ally were. W hatever the distinction was, we were recog- nized as the spirited Junior class of '66. Bill Priscock, President; Tommy Bond. Vice-President: Bonnie Johnston. Secretary-Treasurer. Lyn Alderman Becky Applewhite Jill Arender Beth Bates Betty Jo Beers Larry Bloom Tommy Bond Doris Bond Tom Boyd Shirle Broadawav Marie Brister Jim Broocks David Brooks Paul Brown Tommy Browning 52 Mildred Calhoun Sherry (Carpenter Rathal Carson Vicky Carter Kirk Carver Cam Chapman Donnie Chavalier Annie Laura Childress Sharron Clark Jo Ann Coleman Sharon Coleman Chrvstie Cook Sheila Cotten ■Mariane Cox-- Sammy Cranford Juniors Display Top School Spirit Our Junior monkeys —Susan DeLancey and Bonnie Johnston Marv Jewel Crowder Jerrv Davis Albert DeHombre Susan Delancey Rebecca DeLoach Robert Dew 53 Jimmy Dixon Truetl Duncan Pam Edgar Johnny Ervin Jeanie Everett Ralph Fink William Finley Eugenia Fischer Johnny Freeman Mike Garner Marcia Gelman Norma Gill Ailyne Girard Jackie Goodwin Linda Grant Georgia Graves Joyce Green Jimmy Griggs Judy Hammons Wvatt Harlow Mike Harris Sherrial Harris Irma Hart Lamar Hays Wesley Hears! The students' expressions are deceiving; algebra class isn't alwavs this solemn, nor are the students alwavs this angelic. 54 Both Work and Play Fill the Year Thomas Helms Linda Henson Prim Hinshaw Larry Hisaw Donnie Hogue Donnie Hollis Kathy Hood Ted Hooks Carl Hunt Linda Jennings Bonnie Johnston Linda Jordan Tommv Jordan Tommv Julian Billy Ke ;ne Oh, Sharon, look. It’s not that bad!” announces wide-eyed Norma Gill at a tense moment in the Powder Puff football gairie. 55 Ann Lambert Beth Langston Jerry Lewis Ella Logan Sandra Lungrin Linda Melnnis Jerrv Martin Steve Melton Mark Merkle Gail Milner Did he say to pour water into acid or acid into water? ponders Jackie Goodwin. Merry Monday Charles Montgomery Buddv Moore James Moore Jim Morrow Tifie Moses Wallace Napier Jerry Neal Howard Nelson Evelyn Nobles 56 Well, if I must study, at least I can be comfortable.” mutters William Finley. Juniors Discover the Value of Learning Eddie Norman Harvey Norman Buck Oakes Eddie O’Brien Carolyn Osborn Janice Passons Betty Pearson Claude Pennebaker Tommy Phillip Nancy Pitterle Roy Porter Bili Prisock Owen Richards Michael Rist Robert Rodgers Janie Rogers Jo Ann Rogers Diane Rutledge Fay Rvals Gayle Sadler 57 TifTie Moses reflects the excitement of all Juniors las she is measured for her class ring. Richard Saxton Gene Seals Glenda Seay Mary Seward Susan Shannon Robert Shipp Bee Bee Shirley Jim Simmons Brenda Smith Jeffrey Smith Kaye Smith Jimmv Spears Lee Spencer Bill Stampley Belinda Stevens John Stevens Treather Stevens Phil Stewart Thomas Strickland Kathv Stricklin i . . . and he said the Yazooan ould be readv in an hour.” William reber reports. feggy Siraup Geraldine Thrasher Pepper Townsend A) vin Turner Janice Tver Gavle Van Cleave Participation Often Involves Sacrificing Leisure Betty Walden Diane Ward Mickey Ward Marilyn Warren William Weber James West Johnny Westbrook Hardy White John White Carlton Wilkinson Bryan Williams Nancy Willis WTnnie W'ilson Charles Wright Betty Ziglar 59 Sophomore Class Sophomore—the word was fascinating. Somehow the first year at YHS as freshmen had been successfully completed, and all of us were just a little older, a little wiser, and a little more mature. We were looking forward to drivers’ licenses, first dates, and more prestige than we had previously known. With the hesitation and doubt gone, we were ready to strike out on our own, accepting new responsibilities and leadership.. We had certain goals for ourselves—to enlarge our store of knowledge, to broaden our scope, to enhance our personality, and to heighten our loyal- ty for our school. Thus, the year began. As the vear rapidly progressed, we strove to attain our goals. The class became unified and strengthened, bound and devoted to YHS. So we ended the year—the year of the 1966 Sophomore Class. Cecil Gerald Liz Adcock Allen Allen Tom Rainer. President: Chick Secretarv-T reasurer. Robert Allen Ava Anderson Bonnie Anderson Charlotte Applewhite Greg Babb Luther Baldridge Russell Baldridge Harry Becker Danny Berry Pattv Boutwel! Kav Bradley — Bill Brigham Linda Brignac Mary Broadaway Chris Butler King. Vice-President; Meredith Foose, 60 Now, Judy, pav attention while I measure this angle,” warns Coach Clark. Francis Cook Mike Cotten Billy Don Crain Kina Crane James Creswell Marcella Daly Dick Darby Lawrence Davis Deborah Deaton Donna Dozier James Dunn Kathrvn Dupuy Roger Durham Joe Eldridge Phyllis Ellis 61 Marion Ferric ail hn ine Flvnn Thomas Gordon Monte Gray Mary Elizabeth Grav Sonny Hamrick Sandra Harris Dannv Ellison Rosemary EUzey Mike Elmore Michael Erickson :Chuek Estes Wesley Everett Diane Foster Marion Foster Art Gentry Don Gentry Ellen Gooch Meridith Foose Becky Foster Hurry up, Randy! We've got the other nineteen leaves to get!” cries Chick King as he and Randv Williams search for leaves for biologv. 62 Danny Hassin Janice Helms Guv Henson Mary Ann Hester Butch Hill Besse Hinshaw Perry Hi saw David Holland Kathv Holmes Danny Hood Jean Horn! Mike Hood Wayne Horne Becky Humphries Charles Jackson Susceptible Sophomores Delight in Fads Ted Jackson Bill Jenkins Louis Jenkins Camille Jesse Dennis Johnson Linda Jones Which ring do you like the best? question Georganna Clark. Kina Crane. Marion Ferriss, and Betty Montgomery. 63 Classroom Capers, Driver’s Antics Enliven the Year Richard Marlin Shirley Martin Gloria Meek Larry Merrill Wanda Merrill Roy Lee Mitchell Betty Montgomery Barbara Moore Sarah Morgan Norman Mott 7 Patsy Neal H. J. Nicholas Susan O'Brien Martha Parker Nancy Paul Mar ’ Paxton Patsv Perry Jack Phillips Galvin Polk Bobby Poore Susan Powell Melba Pruitt Donnie Pyles Betty Quin George, if vou don’t put on the brakes, you’ll be in the canal in a minute!” Tom Rainer Judy Reeves William Richardson Allen Roark Julia Roberts Brenda Rush David Ryan (lathy Sanford Bobby Saxton Danny Seay Martha Self Betty Shipp Harry Simmons Jamie Smith Karen Smith Billy Ray Stamey Mary Frances Stoner Ann Story Priscilla Stovall Benny Street English and Latin Open Doors to Knowledge Which one is Brutus. Robbin?” asks Robert Alien as they view a poster depicting the murder of (laesar. The study of Julius Cae- sar is always a highlight of English II classes. 66 Fred Street Lou Stricklin Anne Swayze Mary Jo Tavlor Dark :ne Terrv Ernest Thomas Fred Thomas Lanie Thomas Susie Thompson Dale Thrasher Charles Tiebe Henry Truelove George Utz Melanie Vaughan Andy Walker Carol Walker Elvse Waller Martha Weisenberger Austin White Ray White Walter White Hardy Williams. - Randy Williams— Sheila W'ilson William Wilson Mrs. Lester teasingly reprimands, Melanie, little bright light, if you had studied vour lesson . . 67 Freshman Class Bill Simmons, President; Bob Coleman, Vice-President; Happy Shaughnessv. Secretary-T reasurer. We, the freshmen of 1966, came to YHS frightened, frantic, and a bit bewildered. The chaos and confusion of the first few weeks finally began to diminish as we learned the ropes” of high school life. Work, pep rallies, football games, dates, dances, first high school exams . . . this life, strange at first, soon became second nature; yet it remained exciting. To some our mistakes might be easily forgotten, but would any of us ever forget our embarrassment as we appeared in Algebra 1 with a Spanish I book tucked under our arms? We freshmen gradually learned that our greatest dreads stemmed from imagina- tion and we had begun a new phase of our lives. Bruce Allgood Carla Appleton Beth Anthens Billy Arender David Ashley Janet Ashley Belinda Baekstrom Mike Bagwell Elaine Barnes Angie Bates John Brister Travis Broocks Linda Brown Pam Brown Joe Buckley Marv Butler Hilda Calhoun Dennis Carpenter Samuel (Parson Bavnon Christopher 68 Bob Coleman Edna (Coleman James Coleman Kathy Coleman Larry Collins Mike Cope Don Corlev Betty Cowsert Jack Crawford Linda Crawford James Creel Tommy Cremeen Kathy Crocker Bill Crowder Helen Crowder Bobby Crowson Ann Cummings Suzanne Curran Barbara Davis Susan Davis Miriam Dew Tra DuBois Tommy Duggan Charles Dunn Sharon Elliot What’s new? Hmm-m — cranberry lipstick and purple stockings, sighs curious Hank Smith. 69 Lee Erickson Margaret Fisher Mike Frizell Evon Foster Edwin Fulgham Brenda Glenn Huntley Gooch Johnny Gooch Dell Gotthelf Charles Groom Dixie Hanna Kathy Harp Dennis Harris Randy Harris Patricia Harrison Tom Harrison Becky Hayes Kathy Hayes Melissa Hearon Debbie Hill Bewildered Freshmen Adapt to New Habitat Sara Hines Vickie Hinkle Bobby Holloway Allen Hood 70 Don’t worry, Mr. Kelly. 1 won't get stomped. I just stopped here to map my way to the library,’’ replies lost freshman. Helen Crowder. Lee Huxtable Vickie Jenkins Richard Jennings Carl Johnson Cheryl Johnston Elaine Johnston Evelyn Jones Janice Jones Leslie Jones Eric Jordon Marion, my book report is due tomorrow. If I come over to your house tonight, would you tell me about the last four hundred pages of David Copperfieldi queries lazy Chip Ramsay. Debbie Hood Nancy Horne Scott Lacy Eric Lantrip Kathv Lee Bill Lehman Bill l.uit Sue Lott Randy McCormack Lyndell McCoy Steve Marshall Brent Martin 71 Celeste Miller Delores Milner Please operator, it’s raining and I’ve only got a nickel. Just this once, please,’’ pleads Linda Crawford. Sally Moody Bob Murphy Lexie Nelson Debbie Nicholas Ellen O’Neal Martha Paxton Marty Pender Ed Penton Ricky Pettigrew Dennis Poe Diane Polk Bonnie Pyles Chip Ramsey Sara Rand Sidney Rav- 72 Freshmen Enjoy a Year Sparkled With Fun Phyllis Reeves Addie Richardson Charles Roberts Kenneth Robertson Billv Robinson Peggy Robinson Ruth Rogers Thomas Rodge Clinton Rogers Sue Ross Jesse Saxton Wayne Seay BiU Russell Elaine Rutledge My girl is looking. Please, ball, don't come over here.” pleads amo- rous Marty Pender. 73 Great Expectations Happy Shaughnessy Amzie Shirling Marion Sigrest Bill Simmons Susie Simmons Dale Smith Hank Smith Jerry Smith Marie Smith Jovce Street Janice Strickland Gary Sutterfield Buddy Taggart Robert Thibodeaux Hudson Thomas Dorthy Thrasher Larry Thrasher Ruth Tuttle Sandra Upton Opal Walden 74 Freshman Year Leaves Moments to Remember Kenny Waldrop Herbie Ward Man,' Warmack Marjorie Weber Nancy Wilkinson Bob Williamson Guv Wilson Patty Woodell Dell Yarbro Billy Zeigel 75 President; De Graeber Vice-President: Larry Bell Secretary: Margaret Mathis Sponsor: Mr. Harold Kelly BOTTOM ROW: Cam Chapman. Margaret Mathis. De Graeber, Larry Bell. Tra DuBnis. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kelly, Lee Spencer, Rosemary Sudduth, Betty Cowsert. Lanie Thomas. TOP ROW: Dennis Lingenfelder, Mae McGraw, Jim Simmons, Bo Kelly. John Evans. Conscientious Council Serves Student Body . . . And it was picked from my very own tree! To encourage a closer relationship be- tween the faculty and the student body, the Student Council instigated many worth- while projects. Staging the Christmas door- decorating contest and sponsoring various intramural activities stimulated the feeling of homeroom unity. To enhance the beauty of YHS, the Council activated a vigorous clean-up campaign. The sale of YHS pennants” and Southern Association As- sembly Program tickets provided necessary funds for the publication of the first student handbook in the history of YHS. By combining both the efforts of the faculty and the student body, the 1965-66 Student Council embodied the highest ideals of stu- dent government. 78 Debate coach, Mrs. Harriet DeCell, guided the team to success. Debaters Personify Excellence in Oratory Resolved that the government should prohibit the requirement of union membership as a condition of employment.” This was the topic that rang loud and long into the night as the Debate Club valiantly strived to achieve ratings of superior and excellent in rugged compe- tition. Long hours of discussion and practice enabled the club to attend and participate in debates held throughout the state. The team ended its year with a rating of superior, which added to the list of honors accumulated by the team. BOTTOM ROW: D. Deaton, P. Reeves, H. Smith. D. Hill, M. Sigrest. SFX.OND ROW: K. Crocker, L. Huxtable, B. Backstrom, L. Nelson, W. Wilson, B. Cowsert. THIRD ROW: P. Woodell, R. Tuttle, J. Reeves, B. Hearon, S. Hines. TOP ROW: M. Knodel, L. Hendricks, W. Jenkins, R. Allen, B. Williamson. President: William Jenkins Vice-President: Marsha Gelman Secretary: Billie Jean' Hearon Sponsor: Mrs. Harriet DeCell 79 Sponsor: Miss Ann Rogers Co-Editor: Debbie Nelson Co-Editor: Barbara Knott Staff Labors Long Hours to Faculty: Nancy Willis Classes: Betty Jo Mood Features: Susan DeLancy Organizations: Winrie Wilson Photography: Norman Mott Band: Jane Utz Sports: Jim Brooks Brent Melton Byron Seward EDITORIAL STAFF: SEATED: Betty Jo Mood, Susan DeLancy. and Byron Seward. STANDING: Norman Mott. Winnie Wilson, Nancy Willis, Jim Brooks, Jane Utz, Brent Melton. 80 PRODUCTION STAFF: BOTTOM ROW: M. Weber, B. Montgomery. K. Hood, M. Ferris. D. Deaton. M. Sigrest. SECOND ROW: E. Gooeh. A. Story , G. Clark, L. Carson. L. Spencer, C. Chapman. TOP ROW: P. Woodell. P. Robinson. J. Davis. B. Williamson. P. Sanford, E. Logan. B. Smith. Capture Events of 1966 The responsibility of combining a book which accurate- ly recorded the events of the year fell on the shoulders of the Mingo Chito staff. Weary staff members worked long hours drawing appealing lay-outs, writing copy, proportioning pictures, and typing pages. Although the primary aim of the annual staff was to please the student body and faculty, ''All American or bust was also a vow made by every member of the Mingo Chito staff. Sighs of relief and shouts of jov accompanied the last shipment of the Mingo Chito. Deadlines had been met, and another hectic, unforgettable vear, 1966, was between covers. BUSINESS STAFF: William Finlev Lonnie Stricklin Mike Harris Kenny Robinson Jimmy Griggs Brent Melton 81 President, William Jenkins; Vice-President. Marsha Gelman; Secretary, Billie Jean Hearon; Sponsor. Mr. Jimmy Caldwell. BOTTOM ROW: G. Montgomery, S. Dunwoody, E. Wilkinson, S. Clark, G. Sadler. B. Barrett, S. Shannon. SECOND ROW: J. Davis, B. Bagwell, S. Broadway, K. Smith. P. WoodeD, M. Brister, B. R. Mullins. M. Mclnnis. THIRD ROW: C Curran, A. Hines, B. J. Hearon, L. Carson. J. Reeves, J. Utz, B. john- ston. FOURTH ROW: M. Mathis. B. Knott, P. Pickett, B. Ellis, T. Moses. C. Netterville, M. J. Crowder. P. Whitehead. FIFTH ROW: M. Knodel, B. Brewer. W. Jenkins, J. Morrison, J. Smith. Dramatics Sparks Theatrical Initiative The Jr.-Sr. Dramatic Club, under the supervision of Mr. Jimmy Caldwell, discovered the world of the stage as they prac- ticed and learned the basic fundamentals of acting. Members learned to use facial expressions and gestures effectively, to enunciate distinctly, and to overcome shyness or nervousness. The club’s Thanksgiving assemblv program inspired the entire student body as it revealed the tremendous strides made by club members in acting and public speaking. Participation in Dramatic Club productions enabled many members to obtain leading parts in the senior production of The Thread Thdl Runs So True. Members with special aptitudes were given an opportunity to expand their talents. Dramatics endeavored to develop self- reli- ance and initiative, and to promote creative ability. Linda Carson, Both Bagwell. William Jenkins, and Pam Pickett pose after their readings in the Thanksgiving play. 82 President. Molly Gilbert; Vice-President. Dale Holmes; Secretary, Ann Tinnin; Sponsor. Mrs. Omie Parker. BOTTOM ROW: G. Miron, M. Fisher. M. Russell Seward, M. Smith. J. Judge. B. Goody, P. Reeves, S. O’Brien. SECOND ROW: M. Hearon, B. Cowsert, M. L. Phillip. C. Miller, D. Nicolas, K. Coleman, K. Croker, L. Huxtabic, E. E. Coleman. THIRD ROW: S. Davis. J. Smith. A. Anderson. B. Pyles, C. Appleton. S. Ross. R. Lewis, B. Backstrom. FOURTH ROW: L. Thomas, K. Smith, M. Self, S. Harris. A. Bates. K. Holmes, B. Hinshaw. P. Woodell, R. Tuttle. FIFTH ROW: S. Hines, S. Rand, B. Hayes, E. Rutledge. S. Ross, B. J. Beers. M. F. Butler. M. Vaughan. SIXTH ROW: E. Fisher, L McKennon, S. Morgan. D. Terry, J. White, B. Stampley, A. Gentry. J. Smith, J. Martin. Yazooan Staff Sets High Standards Keeping students informed of noteworthy events, and highlighting interesting facets of school life, the Yazooan reports monthly on the many activities of YHS and the surrounding community. Editorials offer free expression of opinions on timely subjects. Many long hours and late nights are required to meet deadlines, and the staff and club members give unendingly of their time and effort to make The Yazooan one of the highest rated high school newspapers in the nation. STAFF MEMBERS: BOTrOM ROW: B. Kingston. B. Galloway. S. King. L. Nelson. M. Gilbert, L Vaughan. P. Hinshaw. SECOND ROW: L Carley, G. Brignae, N. Johnson, J. Ivers, A. Tinnin, M. Foose, M. Warren, D. Sanford. THIRD ROW: B. Ellis, R. Sudduth. A. Hood, S. Lammons, D. Holmes. A. Riley. B. Bates. W. Weber. FOURTH ROW: B. Hill, N. Mott. I. N. Hart. D. Graeber, C. Wright. L. Burnham, A. Swayze, Mrs. Par- ker. TOP ROW: C Jackson, C. Butler, B. Kelly, B. Williams, T. Boyd, J. Ervin. 83 President. Juanita Dangelo; Vice-President. Janis McDaniel; Secretary. Sherry Carpe nter; Sponsor. Mrs. Hunt. BOTTOM ROW: J. Arender, J. Green. L. Jennings. M. Dalv. K. Bradley. R. Ellzev. SECOND ROW: J. McDaniel. F. Hoell. M. Anderson, M. Wamar. K. Hayes. P. Harrison. Mrs. Hunt. THIRD ROW: F. Chisolm. J. Dangelo. S. Elett, P. Moss. M. Grey. FOURTH ROW: G. Meek. V. Kight, L Henson, H. Henson. S. Carpenter. G. Van Cleave. Leaders of Tomorrow Focus on Future The Future Homemakers of America progressed in skills necessary to their future roles in church, home, and community. Selling cook-books enabled the industrious members to sponsor the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. The Future Business Leaders of America strove to de- velop self-confident, aggressive businessmen. At the annu- al FBLA convention, the Yazoo chapter sponsored the Spelling Relay champions and Linda Ellis as state secre- tary. President. Betty Walker; Vice-President. Linda EUis; Secretary, Mary Rushe; Treasurer. Rose Rogers; Reporter. Loretta Cader; Sponsor, Miss Louise Hendrix. BOTTOM ROW: C. Fisher, A. Davis, P. Dalv. M. Calhoun. L. Ellis. K. Stovall. SECOND ROW: P. Barnes. J. Ross. K. Clark. B. Ziglar. L. Cader. T. Jones. THIRD ROW: R. Rogers. P. Sanford, J. Ivers, L Stovall, B. Clanton. J. Passons. FOURTH ROW: C. Osborn, E. DifTenderfer, B. Walker, Miss Hendrix, M. Rusche 84 President: Larrv Hendricks Vice-President: Judy Cates Secretary: Jeanie Everett Sponsor: Miss Marty (Carroll Groups Provide Outlets for Talents The Writers' Club, under the direction of Miss Marty Carroll, made great strides in the development of future journalists. Experience gained in Writers' Club frequently prepared the novice writers for future jobs on the publica- tion staffs. A major project of the ambitious group was to instigate the publication of a literary magazine. Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Ah, come out, George, you know you have the program for today,” ordered Mr. Jimmy Caldwell as he diligently searched under desks, behind doors, and in trash cans for the wayward Dramatics Club member. However, students did not always have to be prodded into presenting the weekly monologues. Most club members found the experience fun-filled as well as informative. BOTTOM ROW: D. Folk. N. Horne, B. Davis, M. Paxton. P. Brown, D. Yarbro. L. McCoy. SECOND ROW: B. Moore, E. O’Neal, M. Parker, L. Jones, K. Lee. S. Moody, L. Crawford, D. Hood. THIRD ROW: C. Johnston, G. Utz, B. Athens, J. Strickland. M. Dew. E. Barnes. V. Hinkle. FOl’RTH ROW: B. Kelly, J. Phillips, F. Thomas, J. Ashley, K. Dupuy, S. Powell, M. Ferris. FIFTH ROW: V. Jenkins. M. Cobb, B. Lane, L. Strick- land, P. Bout well, L. Jones, B. Martin. 85 Vocational Slant Characterizes Deca Club Greeting his customers with a friendly smile and courteous manner, David Brooks exercises his valuable training as a salesman. Get a move on; we’ll be late for the meeting! was the familiar cry heard as groups of enthusiastic students descended upon the tranquil halls of YHS for the annual Deca Convention. Here, trade and industrial members competed on district and state levels in their respective divisions. Students who wished to take part-time jobs relating to their future occupations joined the Deca Club to gain valu- able experience in selling, producing, and repairing goods. Highlights of the weekly meetings included guest speakers who entertained with informative talks. Providing a medi- um of exchange for ideas, promoting a fraternalistic spirit among club members; and fostering co-operation between schools, students, and employers — are the ideals which characterized the 1965-1966 Diversified Education Clubs of America. President. W. E. Walker; Vice-President. Tommy Williams; Secretary. Lois Kirk; Treasurer, Judy Helms, Sponsor, Mr. A. L. Bond. BOTTOM HOW: ( arolvn Womble. Glenda Seay, Arlene Helms. Judy Helms. Fay Ryals. Brenda Smith. Mr. Bond. SECOND ROW: Donnie Hollis. Glynn Eldridgc. W. E. Walker, David Brooks. Mickey Ward. Jerry Martin, Billy Keene. THIRD ROW: Larry Hisaw, Lewish Thrasher. Glen Womble, George Brooks, Buddy Moore, Donnie Hogue. TOP ROW: Carl Hunt, Steven Keith, Earl Porter, Tommy Williams, Thomas Helms. Roy Porter. 86 BOTTOM ROW: President, De Graeber; Vice-President, David Roberts; Secretary-Treasurer, Larry Bell; Sponsor, Coach Red Jenkins. SECOND ROW: Jeff Smith. David Ryan. Wesley Coleman, Brent Melton, Byron Seward, Bob Anderson. THIRD ROW: Charles Jackson. Bubba Stewart, Robert Dew, Carnis Kelly, Billy Crane. Jim Brooks. Tommy Everette. FOURTH ROW: John Evans, Sonny Cowsert, Ben Newton, Mac McGraw, Buck Oakes. Chick King. FIFTH ROW: John Kirk. Ray Heidel, Jimmy Morrow, Jim Simmons, Coach Jenkins. Y-Club Stresses Competitive Spirit Ben, will vou and your onion kindly retire to the back of the room?” taunted Miss Carroll. Eating onions was only one of the many tortures set forth for Y-Club initiates to endure. Redecorating Coach Jenkins’ office, sponsoring the powder puff football game, the Faculty-Varsity basketball game, and the traditional Y-Club dance were some of the rewarding projects undertaken by the lettermen. Striving to promote good sportsmanship and school spirit, the Y-Club entered into every phase of the school’s athletic program. 87 The Band Club, which consisted chiefly of stage band members, made great strides in developing a comprehen- sive understanding of music. Each member developed theory papers to stress the value of creative composition. When the papers were completed, the novice musicians entertained fellow band members with presentations of their original compositions. By previewing stage band per- formances, new members increased their appreciation of music and gained valuable experience in critical evalua- tion. BOTTOM ROW : I . Stroup, R. McCormick, E. Wilkinson. R. Baldridge. B. Zeigel. B. Hollowav. M. Cox. SECOND ROW: D. Gotthelf, S. Wilson. J. Smith. K. Smith. J. Davis. B. Pearson. A. Cummings. K. Dupuv. THIRD ROW: E. Johnston. E. Fisher, A. Story. M. Vaughan. B. J. Beers. M. Brister. B. J. Hearon. J. Reeves. FOCRTH ROW: D. Cheva- lier. S. Harris. L. MeKennon. I). Ashley, B. Russell. T. Duggan. B. Taggart. J. Davis. TOP ROW : Mr. Donald Vaughan. C. Netterville, A. Lambert. J. Spears, N. Wilkinson. J. Mathis. D. Goodwin. President: W illiam Jenkins Vice-President: Allan Storv Secretary; Judy Davis Sponsor: Mr. Donald Vaughan 88 Science Club President: Billy Reeves Vice-President Bryan Williams Secretary': Evelyn Nobles Sponsor: Mr. George Richardson BOTTOM ROW: Eugenia Fisher. Jane I'tz, Robert Rogers, Jimmv Dixon. Butch Wilson, Joe Houston. SECOND ROW: Nancy Willis. Kina Crane, Evelyn Nobles, Keith Pyles. George Brooks, Dennis. Lingerfelder. THIRD ROW: Janies West. Jerry Neal. Tommy Phillip, Toni Boyd. Billy Reeves. TOP ROW: Mr. George Richardson. Bryan Wil- liams. Charles Goldsmith. Science and Mathematics Captivate Eager Minds Science Club members learned the aerodynamics of model airplanes and the purpose of electronical radio equipment through the well-planned programs presented to them under the direction of their sponsor, Mr. George Richardson. The annual science fair, sponsored by the Science Club, stimulated scientific interest. Medals were awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. Ricky,” Mr. Buckly resignedly sighed, trv turning your slide rule right side up for a change. Amid hoots of laughter. Ricky Fulcher dazedly adjusted his slide rule and triumphantly arrived at the incorrect answer. Continuing the exploration of the world of precision, the Math Club studied differential and integral calculus to enable them to reason sy mbolically . MATH CLl B — President. Ricky Fulcher; Vice-President. Allen Story; Secretary. John Evans. Sponsor, Mr. Kenneth Buckley. BOTTOM ROW: Will O’Brien. Byron Seward. Hardy White. Sonny Cowsert. SECOND ROW: John Evans, Ricky Fulcher, Danny Goodwin, Bobby Lewis, Mr. Kenneth Buckley. TOP ROW: Allan Story, Clint Mclnnis, Al Gibson, Kenny Robinson, Dan ingert. 89 President. Chick King; Vice-President, Brother McGraw; Secretary. Danny Hood; Treasurer. Hog McGraw; Chaplain. Dick Darby; Sponsor, Coach El Edmonds. BO I TOM ROM: B. Poore, H. illiams. G. Henson, F. Martin, M. Cope, H. Thomas, B. Robinson, D. Johnson, B. Stamev, D. Pyles. SECOND ROM: B. Kelly, G. Sutterfield, B. Crowder, A. Hood, B. Algood, F. Street, R. Durham. R. White, T. Collins, M. Cotton. THIRD ROW: G. Babb. B. Street, R. Harris. A. Bigford. T. Jackson. S. Carson, W. Horne, P. Coco, D. Jordan, M. Elmore. FOURTH ROW: M. Ericson, J. Crawford, E. Penton. J. Crestwell, H. Gooch, J. Gooch. R. Mclnnis. M. Grey. M. Bagwell, A. Walker, H. Shawnessv. FIFTH ROM: B. Jenkins, B. Saxton, H. McGraw, L. Ericson, D. Darby. I). Kealhofer, S. Lucas, B. Lamen, E. Lantrop, D. Harris. SIXTH ROM : R. Martin. D. Hood. L. Jenkins. A. King, D. Corley, D. Rvan, H. Nicolas, D. Newton, B. McGraw, B. Rainer, B. Simmons, C. King. Boys' Hi-Y Assumes Role of Active The Freshman-Sophomore Hi-Y endeavored to encour- age high school boys to develop high standards of Christian character. It attempted to develop in its members the three C’s”: Clean speech, Clean sports, and Clean living. Their informative programs included football Film showings and talks by various YHS teachers. BOTTOM ROM : M. Farrish. B. Arender, R. McGowan. R. McCormack, C. Merrille, L. Dixon, E. Jordan, T. Dubois. SECOND ROM': D. Ellison, D. Gentry, L. Baldridge. M. Hood, D. Ingram. B. Everett, M. Foster. D. Carpenter, T. Brooks. THIRD ROW: D. Hassin, F. Thomas, R. Mitchell, C. Polk. E. Fulgam, T. Jones, S. Hamrick, G. Allen. FOURTH ROM': B. Martin. M. Pender, L. Davis, E. Thomas, J. Brister. J. McGraw, B. Coleman, R. Rogers, H. Simmons. FIFTH ROM’: K. M'aldrop. R. Carpenter, J. Coleman. J. Eldridge, R. Thibodeaux, C. Dunn. M. Martin. D. Wall. SIXTH ROM : R. Hughes, Cecil Adcock, M . Seay, J. Buckley, B. Crowson, A. Shirley, T. Rogers, R. Pettigrew, M. Elmore. 90 President, Brent Melton; Vice-President. Buck Oaks; Secretary-Treasurer. Wallace Russell; Sponsor. Coach Leslie Clark. BOTTOM ROW: J. Brooks. C. Wright, B. Melton, T. Jordan. T. Bond. R. Dew, Coach Clark. SECOND ROW: B. Oaks, (� . Morrow, L. Bl M m. S. Melton, R. Fink. B. Brewer, J. Westbrook. THIRD ROW: J. Moore, W. Napier, J. White. W. Russell. A. Russell. L. Sutterfield, J. Regan. FOURTH ROW: R. Heidel, J. Goodwin, P. Brown, M. Garner, S. Crawford, L. Twiner. T. Stricklin, B. Rose. Endeavor to Enrich School and Home Coach Leslie Clark steered the Junior-Senior Hi-Y club gram, they operated the concession stand at all home bas- on the path toward Christian maturity. In order to secure ketball games, funds for world service, which is the Hi-Y national pro- BOTTOM ROW': O. Richards. T. Everett, R. Shipp. D. Paul. T. Browning, C. Pennehaker. SECOND ROW: K. Carver, P. Townsend. J. King. A. DeHombre. E. O’Brien, B. Prisock, C. Montgomery. THIRD ROW: J. Griggs, B. Newton, C. Kelly. A. Crawford, B. Anderson. R. Harris. FOURTH ROW: R. Saxton, J. Kyte, J. Wilson, E. Norman, W . Harlow, G. Seals, J. Freeman. FIFTH ROW: R. Carson, W . Russell, K. Pyles, M. Merkle, T. Duncan, D. McMicheal, B. Young. 91 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE Y-TEENS — BOTTOM ROW: M. Pruitt. O. J. Hood. B. Davis. P. H« arst. M. Paxton. P. Harrison. Mrs. Williams. SECOND ROW: B. Glenn. W. Merritt. E. Jones. P. Stovall. R. Rogers. M. Parker, J. Reeves, K. Hayes. THIRD ROW: M. A. Hester, 1). Foster. E. Barnes. M. Grey. V. Hinkle, S. Simmons, D. Smith. FOURTH ROW: L. Jones. P. Boutwell. N. Wilkinson. G. Henderson. V. Eight. O. Walden. K. Sanford. J. Ashlev. Y-Teens Instill Christian Ideals The purpose of Y-Teens is to help high school girls grow into mature voung women, grow in friendship with people of all regions and nationalities, and grow in the knowledge and love of God. To achieve the goals set forth in the Y- Teen purpose, each member serves on committees, takes part in informative and inspirational programs, and supports all service projects of the group. Soggy sneakers, sunburned noses, and drooping hair were not uncommon sights at the Fresh man-Sophomore Y-Teens car wash. Funds secured by the car wash enabled the members to sponsor such charitable projects as donating clothes to an orphan and preparing a basket of food for a needy family. Giving their full support to the Cancer Fund Drive, the Y’-Teens actively participated in the highly successful road-block, contributed food for the bake sale, and elected Linda Jones as candidate for Cancer Queen. Bui Linda. sighs Judv la- zily,” all work and no play makes Jack a dull bov.” 92 Yassah. we's been good!” Batman Betty Jo Mood prepares for a take-off” with a shove from Robin” Beth Bagwell. Through Charitable Projects ’’How does a girl tell a boy she doesn’t want to date him?” was one of the questions asked repeatedly when the Junior-Senior Y-Teens met with the Hi-Y to examine teen dating problems. For enlightenment and entertainment. the girls presented inspirational programs and performed amusing skits. The Junior-Senior Y-Teens also supported the Cancer Fund Drive by electing Pam Edgar to represent them as Cancer Queen. JUNIOR-SENIOR Y-TEENS — BOTTOM ROW: L. Mclnnis, S. Stovall. P. Edgar. S. Dunwoody, M. Seward. G. Miron, S. Clark. S. Lungrin, G. Montgomery J Hammons. SECOND ROW: S. Kinard, C. Curran. M. Mclnnis. L. Spencer. S. Shannon. N. Gill. G. Sadler. B. Barrett. S. Coleman, R. DeLoach, Miss Reynolds. THIRD ROW : B. Smith. P. W hitehead, A. Tinnin. K. Stovall. D. Sanford. C. Netterville. B. Bagwell. K. Hood. J. Everett. B. Stevens, l Woodell. FOURTH ROWr: K. Stricklin. N. Pitterle. B. Applewhite, B. Johnston. R. Sudduth. G. Brignac. J. Smith, L. Jorden. A. Hines, J. Rogers. FIFTH ROW: J. Rogers, C. Cook. S. Harris. D. Nelson. C. Orsborn, V. Carter. M. Crowder. L. Cader. P. Pickett. W Crawford, C. Simms. TOP ROW: A. Girard. L. Burnham, B. Mood, B. Ellis, T. Moses, M. Monday, L. Grant, D. Bonds, S. Colton. B. Bates. 93 Library Club Presents the Cultural BOTTOM ROW: President, Dale Holmes; Vice-President, Beth I ingston; Secretary. Sharon Bier. L. Thrasher. L. Jones. J. Cates. R. Ellzey, B. Montgomery. A. Jones. B. Lott. SECOND ROW : H. Crowder. K. Lee. B. Shipp. E. Foster, S. Thompson, S. O'Brien. D. Deaton. P. Stroup. THIRD ROW: J. Helms, (.. Jesse, J. Smith. B. McKennon, S. Powell. C. Walker. B. Humphry's. J. Roberts. FOURTH ROW: Mrs. Smith. E. Gooch, R. Rush. P. Ellis, G. Clark. M. Paxton, M. Ferris. J. Stricklin, M. Weber. FIFTH ROW: S. Harris, R. Lewis. B. Foster. P. Neal, C. Johnston, S. Wilson, M. Self, K. Jordan. TOP ROW : M. Foose. M.Tavlor, B. Haves, L. Stricklin, B. Hinshaw. B. Anthens. S. Curran. Side of Life to Students at YHS Each month the library club members placed different exhib- its in the showcase, ranging in subject matter from the Beatles” to Ante-Bellum Homes of the South . The attract- ive and original bulletin board drew attention to the classic novels as .well as to the current best-sellers. A cultural atmosphere pervaded the annual library club tea. which honored the faculty members. The teachers treated them- selves to light refreshments while they previewed the various groups of new library b x ks. Selecting the most competent members of the club for stu- dent librarians was only one of the numerous tasks delegated to the sponsor, Mrs. Marv Emna Smith. The student librarians rendered invaluable service in checking books in and out, maintaining an orderly library, collecting book fines, repairing old or damaged books, and affording frantic clip-file seekers” reproductions from the new photo-copy machine. Where there’s a will, there's a wav” studiously observes I,arrv Thrasher, one of the shorter members of the Library- Club. BOTTOM ROW: P. Hinshaw. M. Gilbert. J. Arender. B. Gallowav. B. I.angston. J. Judge. S. Broadaway. SECOND ROW: G. Graves. M. Stoner, N. Johnson. B. Pearson. I’. Sanford. J. I vers. J. McDaniels, E. Lacv. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Smith. S. Delaney, C. Flynn, L. Richards, I). Rutledge. T. Jones, s! Lammons. A. Hood, B. McKennon. FOURTH ROW: G. Milner, M. Warren, P. Perry, M. Cobb. D. Warden, C Chapman. J. Coleman, B. Shir lev. A. Riley. TOP ROW: M. Rushe. D. Holmes. R. Rogers, P. Barnes. E. Waller. G. Meek, B. Clanton. L. Henson, L. Alderman, D. Ward. 95 Safety Club President: William Jenkins Vice- Pres i den t: William Finlev Secretary; Mary Jewel Crowder Sponsor: Mr. Donald Vaughan BOTTOM ROW: Mary Frances Butler. Lee Spencer. Phyllis Reeves. Suzanne Curran, Mary Jewel Crowder, Carol Walker. SECOND ROW: Bill Simmons, Buck Oaks. Johnny Freeman. Mike Bagwell, Benny Street. Charles Jackson. TOP ROW : W illiam Jenkins. Chick King. John Kirk. David Roberts. W illiam Finlev. Bo Kelly. Safety in the halls!” was the cry that resounded through the YHS corridors as masses of students thundered through the building. Many serious accidents were averted due to the Safety Club's untiring efforts to make our school a safer place. To emphasize the importance of safety in the home and safety on the road, the club sponsored an Original Poster Contest and the Safe-Driving Roadeo. Undercurrents of humming in the studio room indicated that another session of the YHS choral groups was underway. With the entrance of the director. Miss Bernice Gay, the buzzing ceased and the room began to vibrate with melody. The vocalists were rewarded for their long hours of prac- tice bv successful performances in the Thanksgiving and Christmas assembly programs, the District and State Festivals, and the annual Spring Concert. GIRLS ENSEMBLE — BOTTOM ROW : Janet Judge. Gail Milner. Rosemarv Sudduth. Janii •e Passons. Ava Anderson. Elizabeth Lacy, Judy Cates. SECOND ROW : Julie Ivers, Gerry Brignae. Carol Cobb, Betty Lane. Nancy McClure, Mary Paxton. Patsy Neal. Linda Brignae. THIRD ROW : Evelyn Nobles, Angela Riley. Mary Taylor. Chrystie Cook. Diane W ard. Sherrial Harris. Sherry Carpenter. TOP ROW: Martha Wisenberger. Mar- garet Mathis, Betty Jo Mood, Janie Rogers. 96 Girls’ Sextet Julie I vers Janice Passo ns Margaret Mathis Rosemary Sudduth Betty Lane Evelyn Nobles Mixed Quartet Margaret Mathis Joe Mathis Evelyn Nobles Charles Roberts Vocal Abilities Blend Into Harmonious Melodies Boys’ Quartet Tommy Julian Charles Roberts Jimmy Smith Billy Reeves 97 MIXED CHORUS — BOTTOM ROW: J. Judge, J. Hammons. J. Cates, B. Coody, L. Jennings. B. Shipp. B. Humphries. M. Pruitt, S. Simmons, E. Barn� . SECOND ROW : C. Milner. R. Sudduth, J. Passons. M. Mathis. E. Lacy. L. Brignac. N. McClure. P. Neal. M. Paxton. B. Martin, J. Reeves. THIRD ROW: N. Byrd, G. Craves. M. Taylor, B. Mullins. J. Ivers. J. Smith. A. Anderson. C. Cobb, B. Ziegler. FOURTH ROW: M. Weisenberger. E. Nobles. B. Lane. C. Cook. L. Jones. B. Kelly, E. W aller. S. Gotten. A. Riely. G. Brignac. FIFTH ROW: D. Warden, S. Harris. J. Smith. S. Carpenter. J. Phillip. G. Utz. L. Allen. J. Mathis. A. White, F. Th«� mas. TOP ROW: B. Reeves, C. Roberts. B. Mood. M. Cobb. I). Ward, C. Shipp, B. Young, C. Self. T. Julian. J. Smith. Music Makers Keep School in Tune Boys’ J Ensemble George Utz Jack Phillips Joe Mathis Jimmy Smith Austin W:hite Tommv Julian Charles Self Charlie Shipp Accompanist, Margaret Mathis 98 Band Performs With Precision No school would be complete without her band, and the YHS band certainly was an attribute to the school and her activities during 1965-66. Preparation for the football season began in the summer, and many long, hot hours were spent in learning and perfecting marching. Under the direction of Mr. Donald Vaughan and led bv Cissy Knott, the band marched at the football games, home and away. The high-stepping Yazoo City band led the annual homecom- ing parade and heralded the approach of the queen and her court. The band also participated in the Yazoo City Christmas parade and the Greenwood Christmas parade. Each individual band member worked hard trying to obtain the goal which the band had set for their trip to Pensacola, Flor- ida. There they performed in the Band Festival called Five Flags Fiesta. Band officers for the year 1965-1966 were left to right: Wil- liam Jenkins, President; Allan Story, Vice President; Judy Davis, Secretary-Treasurer; Eileen Wilkinson, Librarian. 99 Head Majorette, Linda Vaughan; Majorettes, Dell Gotthelf, Jo Reeves. Anne Lambert. Creig Netterville, and Judy Davis. Majorettes The seven vivacious majorettes of the 1965-66 season added much color, variety and interest to the YHS marching band. The band would not be complete without its majorettes, Ann Lambert, Creig Netterville, Jo Reeves, Dell Gothelf, Judy Davis, and Marsha Gelman. Linda Vaughan, head majorette, was the choreographer and costume designer during the year. These attractive YHS belles presented original dancing and twirling routines during parades and football games. Always attired in appropriate costumes, they were highly praised for their performances and appearance. While on the field the marching band was under the direction of drum majorette. Cissy Knott. Leading the band in various field maneuvers. Cissy proved to be a real asset to the YHS band. 100 Cissy Knotl, Drum Majorette. BOTTOM ROW: Ann Lambert, Mr. Vaughan. Betty Jo Beers, Jerry Davis. Kay Smith. Chip Ramsev, Billie Jean Hearon, Judy Davis, Ann Story; SECOND ROW': William Jenkins. Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Spears, Scott Lacy, Danny Goodwin; THIRD ROW: Randy McCormack, Alan Story, Dannv Ellison, David Ashley. Stage Band Under the direction of Donald Vaughan, the jazz section of the band combined classical talents with a modern beat. The group’s long hours of practice pro- duced excellent entertainment for all lovers of melo- dy and rhythm. The stage band gave numerous performances including playing for the Senior Play, the State Chamber of Commerce Business Banquet, and the Junior Miss Pageant. The highlight of the year was the stage band's performance at Pensacola, Florida, during the band festival in June. The stage band officers for the 65-66 session were Billie Jean Hearon, President; Jimmy Spears, Vice-President; Judy Davis, Secretary ; Mr. Donald Vaughan, Director. 101 Mr. Donald Vaughan makes plans for the stage band. BOTTOM ROW: Marsha Gelman, Barbara Knott, Sarah Morgan, Eileen Wilkinson, Betty Jo Beers, Betty Pearson, Belinda Backstrom, Robbin Lews, Sandra Harris, Karen ('lark, Melanie Vaughan. Shelia Wilson. SECOND ROW: Linda Vaughan. Darlene Terry, Janie Smith, Chip Ramsey. Danny Goodwin, Shirley Broadway. Patty Woodell, Marie Brister. Anne Lambert. Lynda McKennon, Marlene Cox. Linda Carson, Sharon King, Boo Quin, Eugenia Fischer, Craig Netterville. Sam Story, Judy Davis. YHS Band Presents Numerous Successful Concerts After tense days of local contests, outstanding band members were selected for participation in the two-day district band clinic at Delta State College. Daylight hours were spent in diligent practice sessions. The conscientious musicians were honored with a dance at the close of the first day’s practice session. At the end of the second day the bands presented their concert which cli- maxed the weekend. Informal group evaluations substantiated the fact that the drudgery of work had been rewarded by self-satisfaction and ties of friends- hip. Diligent practice earned these band members a part in the district hand clinic. 102 I Ii IR D ROW: Joe Mathis. Peggy Stroup, Herbie Ward. Hank Smith, Dell Gotthelf, Elaine Johnston, Ann Cummings, Nancy Wilkinson. Allan Story, Randy McCormick, David Ashley. Billy Zeigel, Ted Hooks, Danny Ellison. Buddy Taggart, Bobby Holloway, Bill Russel, Scott Lacy, Jimmy Smith, W illiarn Jenkins. FOURTH ROW: Kathryn Dupuy. Jane Utz, Robert Allen. Bill Lott. Russel Baldridge, Ellen O’Neal, Boh Williamson. Jerry Davis, Larry Hendricks, Donnie Chavalier, David Baldridge, Jo Reeves, Billie Jean Hearon, Kay Smith, Tommy Duggan. Jimmy Spears. In Preparation for Contests and Festivals The 1965-66 concert band, which consisted of many accomplished hand members, presented several concerts during the year. Few people outside the band itself are aware of the many weeks of work and determination that go into the perfection of a thirty minute concert. A band member finds deep satisfaction in a first-class perform- ance, and enjoys a successful concert even more than the audience does. After a concert the hand plays light, contemporary music to mark the beginning of a well earned vacation. A hand member's appreciation and love of music continues to grow in spite of long hours of toil. Stanley C. Beers demonstrates to student conductors the techniques for directing a band. 103 Jlfr. ancf TKiss 2 e (Jraeoer Tie in Tiagwe Z 106 Both and Do will alwavs bo remembered for their loyalty to YHS and thoir dedication to its activities. The Who's W ho contest, sponsored each year by the MINGO CHITO staff, gives the student body the opportunity to select by secret ballot the senior boy and girl who possess the unique qualities of Mr. and Miss Y HS. This year her friendly smile and exuberant personality won for Beth Bagwell a place in the hearts of her classmates and the coveted title of Miss YHS. Versatile and dependable De Graeber typified the qualities of Mr. YHS as he served the student body in many phases of school life. Capable and efficient De Graeber led YHS as student body president. Head cheerleader Beth Bagwell boosted the spirit of the players as well as that of the student body. 107 108 109 I 10 JlCost 1 fancfsome 115 O3o6 7lncferson f)e Graeber ancf !j3eaus jSarry 7ie Deff Goii£e f 3anie 7 20mas Senior maid Anne Hines, escorted by Dennis Lingenfelder. was a charming asset to homecoming. Mike Harris was escort for captivating Cam .hapman. who was junior maid. Lovely and vivacious Dale Holmes, escorted by Mac McGraw. ruled graciously over her loyal subjects. Grandeur of Homecoming Sparkling and smiling sophomore maid Julia Roberts was escorted by Andy Walker. Radiant Dell Gotthelf. freshman maid, was escorted by Bill Simmons. The crowing of Queen Dale Holmes by stu- dent body president De Graeber climaxed the 1965-1966 homecoming assembly. The stimulating spirit of the students of YHS served to boost the Indians to a homecoming victory that evening over the Corinth Warriors. As it was their first homecoming, the Freshmen were filled with awe as thev cheered freshman maid Dell Gotthelf. Knowing more of what to expect, the Sopho- mores filled the auditorium with thunderous applause as they sent maid Julia Roberts to the stage. The lively and spirited Juniors showered maid Cam Chapman with affection- ate adoration. The Seniors were melancholy at the thought of its being their last homecom- ing but lauded maid Anne Hines with the dignity that befits a Senior class. Celebration Prompts Dynamic School Spirit Princesses for Homecoming were Dixie Hanna, freshman; Jo Ann Coleman, junior; Polly Woodell, senior; and Lanie Thomas, sophomore. 119 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — BOTTOM ROW: 1965 Members: Allan Story, Byron Seward, Debbie Nelson. Dale Holmes. Rosemarv Sudduth. Barbara Knott, Kenny Robinson. SECOND ROW: 1966 Members: Beth Langston. Lee Spencer. Angela Riley, Brenda Galloway. Linda aughan. THIRD ROW: Shirley Broadaway. Lorretta Cader, Susan DeLancey, Nancy Johnson, Carol Cobb. FOURTH ROW: Nancy Willis. Evelyn Nobles. Jo Reeves. Danny Goodwin. Larry Bell. Margaret Mathis. FIFTH ROW: Ardis Russell. Brvan W illiams. DeGraeber. David Roberts. Wal- lace Russell. Johnny Ervin, John Evans. Honor Societies Tap Outstanding Students as The highest honor that can be bestowed upon a YHS Student is to be selected for the National Honor Society. Members of this honorary organization are chosen on the basis of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Since its beginning at YHS in 1934, the National Honor Society has inducted ten percent of the senior class and five percent of the jun- ior class each year. This vear fifteen seniors and eight juniors were tapped. The honorees will always remember the inspiring ceremony when thev were officially pinned by the 1965 members. The new members were presented the traditional rose as Mrs. Laura Alice Spell, a 1934 member, provided background music. Allan Story presents Carol Cobb her pin and rose as he officiallv makes her a member of the National Honor Society. 120 QUILL AND SCROLL - BOTTOM ROW: Gerry Brignae. Brenda Galloway, Janet Judge. Linda Carley, Linda Vaughan. Sharon King. Sharon Beier, Mollv Gilbert. SECOND ROW': Rosemary Sudduth. Diane Sanford. Janie Smith. Nancy Johnson, Barbara Ellis. Polly W oodell. Dale Holmes. THIRD ROW: Angie Hood. Sue Lammons, Angela Riley. Linda Burnham. Becky Smith,' Betty Jo Mood. FOURTH ROW: Byron Seward. De Graeber. Brent Melton. Kenny Robinson, Lonnie Stricklin, Barbara Knott. Ceremonies Inspire Prospective Society Members For many years Quill and Scroll has encouraged students to produce superior publications. The Sue Mott Chapter of the Quill and Scroll was instituted in 1949. The chapter was named in honor of Mrs. Sue Mott who was once editor of the ’Yazoo City Herald” and who was always an avid supporter of all journalistic endeavors. The 1965-1966 Quill and Scroll program climaxed the year for the Yazoo publication staffs as twenty- eight seniors were inducted into this journalism hon- orary society. Only those members of the Yazooan and the MINGO CHITO who displayed persistent effort and a spirit of dedication in their job merited the pin of the Quill and Scroll. This year the speaker for the ceremony was Mr. Jack Hogue, a former Yazooan” editor and now a prominent lawyer in Yazoo City. Mr. Hogue encouraged future members of the MINGO CHITO and the Yazooan” staffs to keep pace with the high standards that the publications have reached during the years. Retiring news editor Dale Holmes anxiously receives her Quill and Scroll pin from the next news editor Prim Hinshaw. 121 Select Seniors Are Honored by the Rotary Club SEPTEMBER Margaret Mathis Dr Graeber OCTOBER Barbara Knott Allan Story NOVEMBER Ray Heidel Dale Holmes DECEMBER Byron Seward Molly Gilbert JAM ARY Rosemary Sudduth David Roberts FEBRUARY Debbie Nelson Kennv Robinson MARCH William Jenkins Julie Ivers APRIL Ardis Russell Beth Bagwell Rotary International is an organization dedicated to the betterment of community life. The Rotarv, comprised of top executives from various local businesses, sponsors in- numerable service projects throughout the community. Each month Yazoo Rotary Club invites two representatives from Yazoo City High School to meet w ith them each Wednesday of the month. At these meetings the students learn the goals of the Rotary and see how the Rotarians enrich the community. Students are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leader- ship, and character. The faculty selects only those students who show a sincere desire to serve as good citizens. 122 GIRLS AND BOYS’ STATE - BOTTOM ROW: Nancy Willis. Christie Cook, Susan De Lancey. Bonnie Johnston. Mary Jewel Crowder. SECOND ROW': Elizabeth Lacey. Beth Bates, Cam Chapman. Marilyn Warren. Prim Hinshaw. Beth I.angston. Winnie Wilson. THIRD ROW: Shirley Broadawav. Irma Hart, Jim Brooeks. Bill Priscock. Jo Ann Rogers. Students Receive Recognition for Service To be elected to Girl’s and Boy’s State, which are spon- sored bv the American Legion, is an honor for outstanding juniors. The delegates meet for a week at Belhaven College and Hinds Junior College where they are divided into two parties, the Nationalists and the Federalists. By establish- ing a mock legislature, the delegates learn the fundamentals of parliamentary government. The National Athletic Scholarship Society inspires athletes to strive to excel in both the sports and the aca- demic programs of high school. Membership is limited to boys who have lettered in at least one major sport, who have shown high principles of character at all times on the field, and who rank in the upper one third of their class. NATIONAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SOCIE- TY - BOTTOM ROW: Larry Bell, Byron Seward, John Kirk. John Evans. SECOND ROW: Jim Simmons. David Roberft, Larry Sutterfield. Wallace Russell. 123 Athletics 124 BOTTOM ROW—Rav Heidel, Robert Mclnnis, David Rvan. Brent Melton. Larrv Bell. De Graeber, Richard Saxton. Bill Prisock. Ben Newton, Bublta Stewart. Monte Gray. SECOND ROW—John Evans. Jeff Smith. Brother McGraw. Sonny Cowsert, Bo Kelly, Jackie Goodwin, Wesley Coleman, Dannv Hood, Johnny Ervin, John Kirk, Boh Anderson. THIRD ROW—Byron Seward, Charlie Wright. Tommy Jordan, Billy Crain, William Richardson, Chick King. George Richardson, Robert Dew. Bill Jenkins. Tommy McGraw, Hardy Williams. FOl RTH ROW—Jim Morrow. Buck Oakefe, Brvan Williams, Bennv Street. Eddie Norman, Bubba Rainer. Jim Simmons. David Roberts, Rocky Bond. Paul Brown, Johnny Freeman. All for one and one for all.” F ootball Schedule Y.C. Opp 20 Tupelo................................14 16 Clarksdale............................. 0 0 Murrah.................................33 7 Central................................14 19 Greenwood..............................14 12 Vicksburg.............................. 7 7 Corinth................................ 0 6 Greenville.............................28 19 Columbus...............................21 14 Meridian...............................34 126 Before preparing scouting reports for the players, the Yazoo coaching staff — Red Jenkins, Lea Clark. Jerry Brown, and Jerry Johnson — review films of the opponents’ games. These managers. John White. Charles Jack- son, James Berberette. Butch Hill, and Jim Broocks, gave untiringly of their services to the teams which they managed. Coaches, Managers, and Spirit Spur Indian Enthusiasm and Success Amidst the thunderous cheers of the homecoming fans, the Indians entered the field, full of determination and high spirits. 127 Season Summary On August 9, at 7:AM about fifty eager boys hit the practice field. Getting readv for the hard schedule they were to play, this hard-working group of boys sweated and toiled through three weeks of two- a- day-practices.” The Indians finished the season with a 5-5-0 record, defeating such teams as Tupelo, Clarksdale, Greenwood, Vicksburg, and Corinth and losing to Murrah, Central, Greenville, Columbus, and Meridan. Ace end Jim Simmons hauls in a Heidel pass before being stopped by Corinth defenders. Indians Force Tupelo and Clarksdale to Fall Only two minutes left, Ray, and we have to score.” After a month of hard work, the Indians traveled to Tupelo for the opening game. The Yazooans topped the Golden Waves 20-14 on the passing and running of quarterback Ray Heidel and the receiving of end Jim Simmons. The next week the highly praised Clarksdale Wildcats invaded the Indian reservation. The Indians overall team effort defeated the Wildcats 16-0 to bring their Big eight record to 2-0-0. Defensive Specialist Ben Newlon halts a Central halfback. 128 How can such a little man hil so hard?” asks a surprised Corinth hack as he is upended by safetyman Ben Newton. But Relinquish Victories to Murrah and Central With two victories under their belts , the mightv Indians traveled to Jackson Murrah. Yazoo’s fumble on the Murrah goal line dealt a crushing blow to the Indian spirits. Because of a strong Mustang defense and a powerful offense, the North Big Eight Champ Murrah romped to a 33-0 victory. On October 1 a spirited Central team invaded Yazoo City. The game was a highlight in the Big Eight Conference as both teams showed impressive records in their first two games. The first half ended in a 7-7 tie, and the second half proved to be a defensive battle with Central pushing across the lone score to defeat the Indians 14-7. David Roberts gratis a Heidel pass in the Murrah tilt, but the Ponies’ defen- sive man is close on his heels. � 129 Following a goo l block by Goofv” Morrow, speedy halfback Jeff Smith rounds left end to pick up valuable yard- age. Indians Retaliate to Whip Bulldogs and Greenies With a record of 2-2-0 the mighty Indians visited Bulldog land to play the tough Greenwood team. This was a must’ game for the Indians if they were to maintain a high rating in the Big-Eight. The Indian team worked to- gether on both offense and defense to defeat the Bulldogs 19-14. On October 15th a spirited group of Redmen traveled to the Hill” city for an encounter with the tough Vicksburg Greenies. Inspired by Quarterback Ray Heidel’s two touchdown passes, the Indians posted a 12-7 victory. This victory made the Indians' record 4-2-0 and pulled them up to third place in the North Big-Eight. 130 Star defensive end David Roberts and Comer back De Graeber put the quietus on a Murrah back. Redmen Down Corinth but Fall to Greenville In Yazoo's homecoming battle, the Indian tribe opposed the Corinth Warriors. Remembering last year’s humiliation, the Indians took the field with re- venge in their minds. The Indians, leading 7-0 in the final minutes, let Corinth drive to the four yard line, but Yazoo’s hard-nose defensive line refused to let the Warriors score. The Indians welcomed their third consecutive victory and raised themselves higher in the Big-Eight standings. On October 29 a swarm of mad Hornets from Greenville flew into Yazoo City. Playing on equal terms with the Hornets, the Yazooans fought bravely in the first half, but the Indians could not mount a threat great enough to take the sting out of the Hornets. Greenville won 28-6 and dealt a severe blow to the Indians' spirits. In this game the Indians lost Can those Hornets sting!” exclaims the stunned David Ryan. the services of Jim Simmons via a knee injury. Whoa, floss!” Ray Heidel crushes a Greenwood Bulldog to set up another Yazoo touchdown. 131 Reserve Quarterback Brent Melton drives for yardage against Greenville. Columbus, Meridian Issue With David Ryan substituting for Ray Heidel and Benny Street taking Jim Simmon’s position, the Yazooans showed much fire and determination in the contest against the Lee High Generals of Columbus. Many Yazoo players put in their finest performance of the campaign to defeat Columbus in every place except the scoreboard; the Indians fell 21-19. Heidel splits the uprights in Jeff Smith is stopped short on a belaud effort to score. Final Blows to Indians Still hindered by injuries the Indians faced the Meridian Wildcats for the last game of the season. After a hard- fought first-half, the Indians left the field with a well- de- served 7-6 lead. In the second half, the powerful Wildcats retaliated by scoring two quick touchdowns and rolling to a 34-14 victory. losing effort against Meridan. 132 NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM - BOTTOM ROW: Glen Thomas, Tom Harrison. Thomas Rodgers. Mike Carson. Bob Coleman. Tra DuBois. Robert Thibodeaux. Randy Harris. SECOND ROW: Glenn Holeman, Allan Hood, (Jerry Smith. Bobby Waller. Amzi Sherling. Hudson. Thomas. Ed Benton. Charles Roberts. THIRD ROW: Grayson Norquist, Bill Simmons, Lee Erickson. Freddie Martin. Ken Graeber, Bobby Crowson, Bruce Allgood, Bill Crowder, Jimmy Martin. Young Players Gain Experience and Confidence Coaches Sammy Howard and El Edmonds teach their team how to execute plays quickly and get the best results. Yazoo.................0 Yazoo................13 Y azoo................7 Yazoo................14 Yazoo................14 Y azoo...............27 Vicksburg..............6 Peeples..............13 Whitten................0 Rolling Fork........20 Enocks.................6 Belzoni...............20 Ninth grade football attempts to prepare its team mem- bers for future sports life with the Yazoo Varsity team. As the young players are exposed to a variety of football plays, thev begin to use them more effectively. By carefully evaluating team strengths and weaknesses and by encouraging trial of various football positions. Coach Sammy Howard and Coach El Edmonds help the ninth grade plavers develop into stronger, more alert athletes. 133 Trophy winners. .John Kirk. David Roberts. Ben Newton, and Charlie Wright, exhibit tbe awards they recently received. Outstanding Players Receive Recognition David Roberts and Ray Heidel congratulate each other on being se- lected as (Waptains of the football team. The Annual Awards Banquet was held on February 23, 1966. at the National Guard Armory. At this banquet the entire football team was honored. However, certain mem- bers of the team were recognized for their outstanding service. David Roberts and Ray Heidel were chosen by their teammates as permanent Co-captains. Both of these boys received scholarships to the University of Mississippi for their excellent skill and ability. The Most Valuable Player Award and the Fred Rand Award went to David Roberts for his outstanding sportsmanship and leadership. Other awards presented were: Best Blocker and Tackier, John Kirk; Most Improved Player. Charlie Wright; and the John Graeber Award for best defensive back. Ben Newton. 134 BOTTOM ROW: Bubba Stewart, David Ryan, Larry Bell. Jeff Smith. SECOND ROW7: l arrv Sutterfield, Ricky Fulcher, Carnis Kelly, Clint Mclnnis, Ardis Russel. TOP ROW': Coach El Edmonds, Wallace Russell, Rav Heidel, Mac McGraw, David Roberts. Kenny Robinson. Indians Enter Season With High Spirits SCHEDULE 41 Murrah . . . 47 Yazoo Opponent 40 Vicksburg . 45 51 Brook haven . 45 37 Greenwood 63 41 Ben ton ia . . . 47 43 Central . . 59 51 Greenville . 33 49 Vicksburg . 35 58 Belzoni 33 46 Provine. . ... 57 72 Greenville . . 46 54 Warren Central . 40 47 Goodman . 41 32 Ben ton ia . . 33 62 40 Games Played Avg. Total Pts. Mclnnis 24 11.8 284 53 Anquilla 56 McGraw 23 10.5 243 69 Benton . 52 Roberts 24 8.7 211 51 Belzoni 41 Heidel 24 5.1 122 59 Brookhaven . . . 54 Bell 18 6.1 90 53 Vicksburg .... 39 Stewart 18 3.1 56 Robinson 18 2.3 43 34 43 Russell. A. 6 1.6 10 30 Central .55 Kelly 6 1.3 8 37 Greenville 47 Russell, W. 3 2.3 7 50 Hollv Bluff . . 43 Sutterfield 12 7.9 95 135 Clint Mclnnis begins the game with a fast-breaking lav-up to send Yazoo ahead. Mae McGraw demonstrates his height by tipping in two points for the Indians. Yazoo City’s 1965-1966 varsity basketball team ended one of its most successful seasons of many years. The seven key players, working as a unit rather than individually, constituted one of the finest teams in the Big Eight Conference. Filling the guard positions were Bubba Stewart, Clint Mclnnis, and Larrv Bell, three of the most reliable and experi- enced guards in the state. Forwards, David Roberts, Mac McGraw. Ray Hiedel. and Larrv Sutterfield, through their de- pendable scoring, rebounding, and able use of past experience, led the Indians to a winning season. These seven boys, each with a unique skill—worked, played, and thought as a unit to produce a fine Indian basketball team that never said die. Seven Experienced Shooting from center court. Larry Bell easily adds two points to the Indians score. 136 Retaining rebound position. David Roberts insures two points made While making a reverse lay up in pregame warm up. Bubba Stewart pre- on a jump shot by Ray Heidel. pares for tough opponent. Starters Form the Core of an Outstanding Team Two of Yazoo's key men. David Roberts and.Larry Sutterfield demonstrate the art of tipping in two points while being closely guarded. 137 The 1966 varsity basketball team under the expert guidance of Coach El Edmonds, enjoyed a very successful season. Their 12-8 record included a runner-up trophy in the Belzoni Invitational Tournament and third place in the Sub-district Six. Two members of the team were named to Belzoni’s all-tournament team. Al- though playing a very rugged schedule the Indians entered every game with enthusiasm. Six returning lettermen and one transfer from St. Clara led the Indian Cagers. These seven mem- bers formed the nucleus of a well-balanced team. While Clint Mclnnis and Mac McGraw led the Indians in scoring; David Roberts, Lam Sutterfield, and Ray Heidel excelled in rebounding. Yazoo City’s man-to-man defense was effective in limiting high-scoring Big Eight opponents to a meager sum of points. Clint Mclnnis cuts loose” against Benton. Indians Conclude Successful Season Butch Hill and Mike Hood, the hard-working basketball managers, gave many hours of valuable time to- helping the team function successfully. Conditioning players and caring for equipment were just two of the many jobs assigned to these boys. Hev, Stupid, don't forget your pants,” mutter these busv managers. 138 KNEELING: Roy Lee Mitchell. Bill Prisock. Richard Saxton. Danny Hassin. Bill Stampley, Robert Mclnnis. STANDING: Coach Jerry Johnson. David Ryan. Bubba Rainer. Chick King, Paul Brown. Thomas Stricklin. Mike Erickson. Eddie Norman. Benny Street. B-Team Provides Valuable Experience SCHEDULE Yazoo Opponent 37 Brook haven..............................42 20 Greenville..............................42 26 Brook haven..............................49 43 Vicksburg................................48 28 Murrah...................................45 36 Central..................................43 21 Greenville..............................37 40 Murrah............................... . . . 46 46 Vicksburg...............................49 47 Central.................................37 55 Benton Varsitv...........................76 B-Team ace. David Ryan, eludes Murrah guards to score two points. 139 BOTTOM ROW: Vicky ('.arter. Kathy Coleman, Carol Walker. Susan DeLancey, Kathy Jordon, Sandra Stovall. SECOND ROW: Kina Crane. Peggy Robinson, Ann Tinnin. Angie Bates, Bonnie Johnston. Mary Francis Butler. THIRD ROW': Kathy Stovall, MGR; Sue Lammons, Dale Holmes. Beth Bates. Betty Jo Mood, Linda Burnham, Nancy Willis, Linda Stovall. Mrs. El Edmonds. Coach. Indianettes Diligently Prepare for Oncoming Games ”1 wonder how tough this opponent will lie.’’ contemplates Sue Lammons as she ties her shoe before a big game. Yazoo 42 Bentonia . . 41 Belzonia 36 Rolling Fork 41 Benton .... 27 Belzon ia 36 Holly Bluff 36 Hollv Bluff 34 Canton . . 48 Benton .... 23 Bentonia . . . Opponent ____51 ____31 . . . . 42 ____21 .... 33 . ... 50 .... 49 . ... 56 .... 38 ____36 140 Indianettes Gain Experience for Future Seasons Sandra Stovall tips the ball to her teammates for a quick two points. As another basketball season was brought to a close, the hard- working Indianettes were reluctant to put away their uniforms. Mrs. Suzanne Edmunds, in her first year as a varsity coach, had won the favor and respect of the Indianettes, as she patiently led the team through a successful season: and the girls had worked diligently to reach a peak of individual and team development. The success of a team cannot be attributed to one girl alone, but one girl who certainly brought honor to the team was Betty Jo Mood. High scorer for the Indianettes. Betty Jo Mood was Yazoo s only All-Star plaver. She also was chosen Most Valuable Player in the countv tournament. Although the Indianettes met with quite a few disappointments, they continued to work, striving to win honor for the school. Not only did they succeed in demonstrating excellence in playing basket- ball, but also they represented the best of sportsmanship and school spirit. This team is certainlv to be commended for its steady determi- nation. Susan Delaneey scores a basket on a long jump shot. Betty Jo Mood and Sandra Stovall scramble for a loose ball against Belzoni. 141 NINTH GRADE BASKET BALL — BOTTOM ROW: Joe Buckley, Bill Crowder, Bruce Allgood, Bobby Crowson, Bob Coleman. TOP ROW': Coach Sammy Howard, Bill Simmons. Bill Lehman. Gary Sutterfield, Mike Bagwell. Lee Erickson. Manager James ('reel. Novice Players Improve by Avid Participation SCHEDULE Yazoo Opponent 26 Ben ton ia...................................20 38 Belzoni.....................................21 12 Bolling Fork..................................9 26 Bentonia.....................................15 39 Rolling Fork................................16 46 Belzoni......................................20 34 Whitten......................................43 Season's end of any sport is alwavs a time of retrospection, of evaluation, and of criticism. The ninth grade basketball team of ’65-’66 set a record which will not go down in anybody's book as an unsuccessful season. Under the guidance of veteran coach Sammy Howard, the team used their talents to emerge as victor's over their wor- thy opponents. The cagers capped their best season in many years. Their only bow to defeat was to an undefeated Whitten team. The Yazoo squad's hustle, spirit, and desire to win was tops throughout the season. The experience gained from their encounters will be a vital asset to next year’s varsity team. Truly this team could be perfectly described by the phrase, physically aggressive and mentally alert.” 142 GOLF TEAM: Norman Mott Eddie O’Brien Sonny Hamrick Bvron Seward Mike Harris NOT PICTURED Weslev Coleman Charles Dunn Joe Buckley Boh Williamson Coach Clark The young, but experienced, golf team practiced long hours every- afternoon at the Yazoo Country Club. I he YHS golf team under the direction of Coach Clark made a fine showing in the Big Eight golf meet and finished in middle place among the rough Big Eight contenders. Each player represented a score category. The top man would be the one who posted the lowest score in practice that week. In the meets the top man would play the top man from the opposing team. This matching procedure was followed until even player was included. Through much practice and competition, the boys gained valuable experience for future years. In the midst of deep concentration, Byron exhibits the fundamentals of golfing — eye on the ball, front arm straight, and good follow through. 143 BOTTOM ROW: Donnie Pyles, Benny Street, Monte Gray. Bill Prisock, Jimmy Griggs. Mike Erickson, Luther Baldridge. SECOND HOW: Manag- er. Chris Butler, Ben Newton, Carnis Kelly. Charles Wright. David Kvan. Mike Bagwell. TOP ROW: Coach Johnson. Jim Simmons, Ray Heidel, Tommy Julian. Manager. Fred Street. Coach Brown. Baseball Team Displays Spirit and Determination SCHEDULE The Indian baseball team proved to be tough competi- tion for such mighty opponents as Central and Murrah. Twice they battled state champions Central in the last inning only to be defeated by a few errors. The last game ran three extra innings before Central emerged victorious. Despite the Yazoo team's show of strength, the final record of four wins and eight losses presented an inade- quate view of the real success of the season. This was a rebuilding period for the Indian team, and a glance at next year’s baseball team prompts the hope for a more successful season. Of the fifteen players on the team, nine experienced Iettermen, including many of the leading batters, will be better prepared to face the 1967 session. 144 Yazoo Opponent 1 Provine..........................................4 3 Central..........................................6 2 Vicksburg........................................0 9 St. Joseph......................................4 0 Murrah...........................................5 1 Forest Hill......................................4 7 Clinton..........................................8 0 Provine.........................................1 4 Central..........................................5 0 St. Joseph......................................3 2 Clinton..........................................0 3 Murrah...........................................2 BOTTOM ROW: John Kirk. Bill Stamplev, Eddie Norman, John Evans. Larry Bell. Jeffrey Smith. TOP ROW: Coach El Edmonds. Ray Heidal, David Roberts, Bill Crowder. Robert Dew, Jackie Goodwin. Cindermen Display Stunning Abilities in State Ray Heidel clears the bar in classic form during one of the afternoon prac- tice sessions. Track is just a five letter word and yet it includes relays, hurdles, broad jump, shot-put, pole vault, and discus. The Yazoo High track team excelled in all six of these areas. Thev attended eight meets and placed no lower than fourth in each. They began their season by attending the (Canton Rotary Invitational and placed second. This gave the boys confidence and the determination to win the Belzoni Invitational meet. The remainder of the season was filled with state meets in which our boys met the best athletes in the state and still proved their excellence bv placing fourth. Two members of the track team receiving special recognition are Ray Heidel who holds the rec- ord in high and low hurdles and David Roberts who placed second in the state broad jump. 146 Spectators, Participants Enjoy Class Rivalry Robert Dew easilv scores over the outstretched arms of Battling for the rebound in the finals of the boy’s intramurals are Robert Dew and Sonnv Hamrick. Allen Roark. This year, as in the past, intramurals played a vital part in student activities at YHS. Intramural sports promoted homeroom spirit, offered competition for non varsity athletes, and provided entertainment and fun for both players and spectators. Under the supervision of student body vice-president Larry Bell, football, boys’ and girls’ basketball, and boys' volleyball were conducted efficiently. Mrs. Smith's senior homeroom captured titles in football and girls’ basketball, while the boys’ basketball championship went to Mr. Richardson's juniors. Tommv Browning lets the pigskin fly as tarry Hendricks desperately defends. 147 Charlie Wright meets head on with Bobby Poore in the final game of Big W'illiam Finley goes in for a lay-up to help the juniors defeat the the boy’s intramurals. sophomores. Intramurals Encourage Friendly Competition In the semi-finals of the boy’s intramurals, Dennis Lingenfelder shows his sp« ed and agility to the opposing juniors. Debbie Nelson and Ella l ogan mat eh skilLs in a hard-fought battle for the basket- ball. Debbie's determination paid off as the seniors toppled the juniors. 148 Varsity Cheerleaders BOTTOM ROW: Beth Bagwell. Head Cheerleader. SECOND ROW: Dale Holmes. Pat Whitehead THIRD ROW: Bonnie Johnston. Susan DeLancey, Ann Tinnin FOURTH ROW: I,anie Thomas 'Victory, Victory is our cry!” Students yelled it, be- lieved it, and practiced it! With their enthusiasm and their veils, these cheerleaders embodied the spirit of the school. Bonfires, victory posters, and spirit banners boosted the pep and were a unifying factor of Y HS. Being a cheerleader required an all-out” effort, but it was well worth it when the entire student body bolstered the Indian team through victories, defeats, and ties. B-Team Cheerleaders Kami Smith. Meridith Foose, Susan O'Brien, Jo Ann Coleman, Diane San- ford. Head Cheerleader. 149 Today’s Outstanding Students ALLAN STORY — National Merit Finalist MRS. MARY EMMA SMITH — State Library Association Presi- ROSEMARY SUDDUTH — (left) Yazoo County dent Jr. Miss DIRT MERCHANTS — Mississippi’s Best Jazz Band 150 Become Tomorrow’s Leaders JANICE M. DANIELS - Criso Award Conscientious and talented students are often rewarded by public acclaim. Recognition, however, is not vitally im- portant.. The ini|H rtant matter is that these students by their exercises in thinking and their dedication to tasks develop into the leaders of tomorrow — competent leaders who will keep our nation great. NANCY JOHNSON - Bett Crocker Award 151 KINA CRANE — Air Force Award in Zoology Fun and Seriousness Were Intertwined in Spring brought moments to remember — the Jr.-Sr. Banquet, the long recognition assembly, the exciting baseball games, and the inspirational honor society programs. After long hours of tedious study, final exams were behind and student thought turned to summer vacations and leisurely swims. 'But. Brvan. the water is cold!” screams Belinda Backstom as they spend carefree summer hours swimming. De Graeber presents a check from the student body to Mr. Members of the entertainment crew lend their svmpath to Little Nell at the Jr.-Sr. ounP- Banquet. 152 Friendship to Make 1965-66 a Great Year Go placidly amid the noise and the haste and remember what peace there mav be in silence. As far as possible, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly, and clearly, and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant: they too have their story. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. — Leonard Lyons — In Memoriam Mr. John L. Graeber. Sr. Mr. Graeber served his community and its people, whom he loved so well, as the very capable and efficient president of the Yazoo City School Board. Known as a lead- er in community affairs. Mr. Graeber always worked for the advancement of the schools. Big John” will alwavs be remembered for his ability to encourage and cheer people. Two of our friends were called earlv from this temporary life. Richard, a dedicated Christian, had committed his life as a minister. Richard Sandifer Collins Billy lived life to the fullest and enjoyed each moment. We deeply feel the absence of our two friends, but we realize that it is not how long you live, but how well you live” that counts. William Earl Billy Bass 154 In Appreciation For the invaluable help and support which they have rendered, the yearbook staff wishes to extend our sincere appreciation to: . Our sponsor. Miss Ann Rogers, for her guidance, her encouragement, her devotion, and her patience; Our advertisers for their assistance in making this yearbook financially possible; The faculty and administration of YHS for their endless co-operation and understanding: . . . Mr. Nicky Drake of Taylor Publishing Company for his advice and guidance: . . . and to all others who played a part in the production of the 1966 MINGO CHITO. The harried photographer who flashes his camera throughout assem- bly programs is our own student pho- tographer, Norman Mott. Norman s pictures are of such excellent technical quality that a few times we used his pic- tures instead of those made by a profes- sional photographer. Norman's photographs capture the spirit as well as the activities of our school. For all his hard work, excellent photographs, and pictorial responses to last-minute pleas, the MINGO CHITO staff wishes to say by this tribute Thank you, Norman.’’ 155 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’66 156 LAMAR HOTEL YAZOO BOWLING LANES In Yazoo Northwest Shopping Center FREE BOWLING INSTRUCTION NURSERY-MEETING ROOM-RESTAURANT BOWLING BALLS—BAGS—SHOES—SHIRTS—ACCESSORIES HIGHWAY 49-E JIMMY WEBER, Mgr. 157 Compliments of P S PHARMACY GERRARD’S BARBER SHOP “The Prescription Center” 521 Grand Avenue Dial 746-4331 City-Wide Delivery Service SAXTON HARDWARE, INC. 201 North Main St. Dial 746-1341 “The House of Service YOUR BUSINESS APPRECIATED- Dial 746-3032 THE SOUTHLAND COMPANY Dial 746-3131 Yazoo City, Miss. 158 MURPHY FLORIST and GIFTS FERGUSON FURNITURE CO. “Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions” Complete household furnishings and appliances 522 Grand Dial 746-5993 Dial 746-1802 247—S. Main THE FAMOUS STORE SINCE 1905 Yazoo City’s Finest Complete Department Store GORDON CONSTRUCTION CO. Water Mains Road Boring—Gas Mains 240 S. Main Dial 746-4923 91 1 Grady Ave. Dial 746-5434 746-2787 GOODYEAR GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER Compliments of Goodyear Tires General Electric 41 3 South Main Dial 746-4812 MASHBURN REAL ESTATE INSURANCE AGENCY DIAL 746-2703 OR 746-2290 Personalized Service in the Real Estate and Insurance Field by Mrs. B. C. (Mary Lou) Mashburn Highway 49 E., Yazoo City, Miss. BOB KNOTT’S GROCERY and SHOPWORTH FOOD STORE 159 YAZOO NOVELTY CO. 21 8 South Water Phone 746-5313 Yazoo City, Mississippi 160 Compliments of WOODRUFF HOLLIS FORD COMPANY 426 S. Main Dial 746-4272 MUSTANGS FORDS THUNDERBIRDS COMET MERCURY GIBSONS LIBERTY CASH GROCERY 1 5th Street—Plenty of Free Parking FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Dividends Mean Savings Auto—Fire—Life Farm—Liability Blue Cross Ljazoo T’forist ‘When You Need Flowers Use Ours” 330 East Canal Street Dial 746-4265 21 3 E. Jefferson 746-2201 HENICK AUTO SUPPLY COMPLIMENTS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FINE SCHOOL Car Truck Tractor Parts Dial 746-1615 746-1616 H. i. ALLEN • BILL PULLEN ' ED COPELAND VIRGIL MELOHN • NICKY DRAKE YAZOO BUTANE “BOOSTER'’ LEDBETTER Proprietor Box 83 111 Millsaps Avenue Jackson, Mississippi FL 3-4633 CLASS RINGS AND PINS • CLUB INSIGNIA • MEDALS TROPHIES • PLAQUES • DIPLOMAS • INVITATIONS 161 PLANTERS’ HARDWARE CO. GORDON FURNITURE CO. Wholesale and Retail Complete home furnishings MAYTAG-NORGE-SPEED QUEEN Dial 746-5543 Yazoo City, Miss. 1 1 9 S. Main SPELL’S SPORT SHOP Dial 746-2593 Boats—Evinrude Motors Tackle and Bait—Rental Tools Archery Equipment—Guns Dial 746-1843 439 N. Main St. Compliments of McCRORY’S SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT “Trust Your Car to the Man Who Wears the Star” at YAZOO DRY CLEANERS We specialize in carpet cleaning 114 W. Broadway Dial 746-5092 C. T. King Camp King PENNINGTON’S SERVICE STATION Compliments of ANDERSON'S JEWELRY 207 South K lain Street Dial 746-5024 1 0' J 'i i The spacious, new Delta National Bank makes banking a pleasure. Bank With DELTA NATIONAL Yazoo City’s Most Popular Bank ANDERSON DRUG COMPANY D. A. SWAYZE Where You “Save With Safety Foremost in Men’s Apparel Main at Broadway Dial 746-2251 Yazoo City, Mississippi HILARY WHITE BUILDERS SUPPLY GENERAL CONTRACTING FIFTEENTH STREET True’s Paint Products, Proven Top-Quality Since 1 896 163 SOUTHERN BAG CORPORATION P.O. Box 389 Yazoo City, Mississippi Tel. 601-746-3631 Compliments of Building Supplies, Inc. P HARRIS MOTOR CO. s J. P. SARTAIN East Broadway Extension Phone 746-2216 333 North Main Dial 746-5713 Yazoo City, Miss. cttvi Veitue4 ( at HASSIN’S jj “Outfitters for the Whole rC Family” i Compliments of GRAEBER BROTHERS BUTANE GAS COMPANY 164 SIMMONS PASTRY SHOP Fresh home baked pies and cakes made daily — Donuts, Cookies, Brownies, etc. 328 Canal St. Yazoo City, Miss. Compliments of YAZOO VALLEY EPA Electric Power Assn. Making it possible for ALL to live better electrically Debbie, Becky, and Peggy look over the wide assortment of beauty aids at Morgan's Pharmacy. MORGAN’S PHARMACY 201 Main Street Dial 746-4232 165 NEW AND USED CARS 41 0 S. Main Phone 746-2343 Sharon, Linda, and Beryl dream of the perfect gradua- tion gift, a new Oldsmobile. COMPANY, INC. NELSON’S DEPARTMENT STORE 326 South Main DIAL 746-2731 Mr. Billy Nelson shows Lonnie and Kenny the latest styles of madras and paisley shirts. 166 The cashiers at the new branch office of the Bank of Yazoo City on Grand Avenue cordially await to serve you in any of your banking needs. BANK OF YAZOO CITY ESTABLISHED IN 1876 Member F.D.I.C. and Federal Reserve System Mil 1 FR’S DRUGS Best Wishes for Your Continued Success GREGORY FUNERAL HOME “Serving Those Who Care Since 1 894” JUDSON LEE MILLER, R. Ph. • • KENNETH R. TURNER, Reg. Ph. 200 Main St. • Ph. 746-3172 • Yazoo City, Miss. GILBERT LUMBER $HELl3 GARRETT'S and %' ? SERV,CE SUPPLY COMPANY STATION N. Main Ext. Dial 746-2535 102 N. Main Dial 746-1756 167 E and W of Yazoo City, Inc. R. M. HENDRICK Gorden Avenue Manufacturers of Boys’ and Men’s Pajamas GRADUATE SUPPLY HOUSE Telephone 746-1 163 REPRESENTING MARION STEWART’S Herff-Jones Company SCHOOL OF DANCE 1 r Phone FL 2-2264 P.O. Box 1034 I 41 1 North Main Jackson, Mississippi - PHONE 746-3031 f’ Compliments of BETH’S BLACK’S FABRICS BEAUTY SALON Valley Mart 806 Grand Dial 746-5032 Compliments of MARTHA SEWARD MISS. VALLEY GAS SPECIALTY SHOP 941 Calhoun Ave. Dial 746-5151 522 East Madison Dial 746-2971 1 68 GRANT’S SKATING RINK and DAIRY BAR SEWARD-HARRIS GIN COMPANY “For Health’s Sake . . . Roller Skate ’ 1 mile east of Four Points on Hwy. 1 6 TEASTER TIRE WEBB’S SERVICE PHARMACY “Service Is Our Business Prescription Druggist New Tires Washing Delco Batteries Greasing Delco Ignition Parts Radiator Repairs C. Plugs and Filters Brake Service United Recapping and Starters and Generators —Vulcanzing “Just What the Doctor Ordered” Phone 746-3253 Yazoo City, Miss. BEAR WHEEL BALANCING AND ALIGNMENT TED WEBB, Owner Dial 746-5912 666 W. Broadway 170 169 BARNWELL BARBOUR INSURANCE N. L. SWAYZE W. S. PERRY, JR. Yazoo City, Miss. J. G. BARNES DRILLING COMPANY Oil Well Drilling and Water TINSLEY, MISS. Phone 746-5361 Compliments of NELSON’S GULF SUPER SERVICE antoTn Poultry-Inc- Quality Fryers Hens and Eggs 202 W. Broadway Yazoo City, Miss. C. C. NELSON, JR. Dealer Dial 746-9915 Telephone 859-4733 Flora Road Canton, Mississippi 170 SAVINGS EARN 4' 4% DIVIDEND We Invite Your Account at FIRST FEDERAL You’re Always Welcome at 1 04 S. Main “Where Thousands Are Saving Millions” BLACK WHITE STORE Home of Honest Values Where Every Day Is Value Day 236 S Main Dial 746-1671 ZELENE’S BEAUTY SHOP Dial 746-4822 1 206 Lamar Ave. ZELENE MARSHALL COMPLETE LINE MAX FACTOR COSMETICS TOUJORS MOI TEN-O-SIX FAME PRESCRIPTIONS SCHOOL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY Across from hospital BOB HINSHAW, Owner 804 Grand FREE, PROMPT DELIVERY Phone 746-4041 171 Mr. Elbert Lott, president of Mississippi Supply, cordially awaits to serve you in your seed and insecticide needs. MISSISSIPPI SUPPLY COMPANY Farm Supplies 21 0 W. Jefferson Phone 746-2771 Compliments of LYON PHARMACY TASTEE FREEZ Prescriptions Gifts Cosmetics Sundries “The Puppy Palace” WE DELIVER 1 26 South Main Dial 746-3562 PATENOTTE’S SNOW WHITE CLEANERS U.S.D.A. Good and Choice Beef Dial 746-4393 1602 Grand Ave. One Day Service Hand Cleaning Pick Up and Delivery CECIL SAXTON 128 W. Commercial Phone 746-1553 172 MASSEY-FERGUSON INC. MASSEY FERGUSON SALES SERVICE 312 MOUND DIAL 746-5163 MR. H. T. WINGERT, Manager MIRON’S (Student Gift Center) 1 16 Main St. Ph. 746-401 1 Yazoo City, Mississippi Diamonds Complete Jewelry Service Watches A. B. KELLY Agent THE LAMAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 330 North Main Yazoo City, Mississippi INGRAM’S SHOE STORE “Shoes and Hosiery for All the Family” 206 S. Main Dial 746-5602 173 YAZOO TRACTOR CO. for All Your Farm Yazoo City’s Finest PIGGLY WIGGLY Equipment Dial 746-4451 The Friendliest Store in Town SIKES Compliments of Gulf Service Station APPLIANCE CENTER 534 N. Washington Phone 746-9967 31 7 S. Main Dial 746-2973 Enjoy MOSBY’S SUPERIOR MILK processed and distributed by Madison County Dairies Inc. Canton, Mississippi BEST POLICY Complete Insurance Service f) (=- Y C A N McGRAW I r D INSURANCE AGENCY : 110 S. MOUND 174 YAZOO COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Drink Coca-Cola We sure would like to get this top off, say Meredith Foose, Julia Roberts, and Debbie Deaton. Compliments of STRICKLIN-KING FUNERAL HOME THE WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 230 S. MAIN Dial 746-2941 EXCLUSIVE WHITE SERVICE Compliments of WELLER’S JEWELRY ALEXANDER MANUFACTURING COMPANY “For the Finest Gifts That Are Sure to Please. Complete Wedding Headquarters OTTO Area Code 601 746-4464 Post Office Box 107 Wedgewood China Lenox China Royal Doulton China Towle Silver International Silver Wallace Silver and Others YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI 1 25 S. Main Phone 746-1 821 175 nieiiea t. LAUNDRY CLEANE We Clean Clothes Clean DIAL 746-3413 Percy Bagwell PIPER’S, INC. THE STORE FOR MEN AND BOYS Main at Jefferson Yazoo City Mississippi Compliments of LIL’S 319 South Main Street Phone 746-1192 PETE’S TEXACO STATION, INC. 321 Fifth Street Yazoo City, Miss. Phone 746-2743 GAS • OIL • TIRES • CAR WASH BATTERIES • ROAD SERVICE • LUBRICATION Compliments of CONCRETE BLOCK PIPE and SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. WOODY’S BEAUTY SALON Call for Appointments Compliments of DELTA IMPLEMENT COMPANY 41 1 North Main Street 176 Dial 746-5731 608 W. Broadway Dial 746-4421 JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. “You Supply the House— We Make It Home Philco—Westinghouse—Maytag 301 S. MAIN PHONE 746-2891 JUDY ANN SHOPPE 109 E. Broadway Phone 746-2676 RUSSELL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE AGENCY TED RUSSELL, Owner “Mutual — Best for Less” 115 E. Jefferson Dial 746-4343 HENDRIX LUMBER YARD For Orders Large or Small Be Sure to Call' Lintonia Ave. Dial 746-2812 R A AUTO PARTS Wrecker Service—Day or Night 765 E. Broadway Dial 746-3072 OFFICE MART Office Supplies Printing Furniture 227 South Main Yazoo City, Mississippi ©teYazau ....................... flujUibhcl, Il6 7XLCC azoo C3ii|, fflissiBstjipi TELEPHONE 746-491 1 Offset and Letterpress Printing Stationery and Office Supplies 177 SUNNY LANE FARMS Registered Polled Hereford Cattle Telephone 746-4904 Yazoo City, Mississippi MR. AND MRS. HERMAN CROWDER Owners Compliments of YAZOO APPAREL SHOP Headquarters for Teen Fashions Yazoo City, Mississippi JITNEY-JUNGLE ?ooc{ Free Parking We Give Grand Prize Stamps DELTA GLASS MIRROR 646 E. 1 5th Street Yazoo City, Mississippi TAYLOR ROBERTS Purina Chows Seed 321 South Main Phone 746-5501 Congratulations, Seniors ROBERT E. COLEMAN —SIGNS— 219 South Washington Street CASTLEMAN’S SHELL SERVICE STATION Service is Our Business Phone 746-5362 178 ATTORNEYS OF YAZOO CITY BRIDGFORTH LOVE HENRY, BARBOUR DECELL H. M. Love Allen Bridgforth Walter R. Bridgforth W. H. Henry W. H. Barbour H. B. DeCell CAMPBELL CAMPBELL T. H. Campbell, Jr. T. H. Campbell, III HOLMES CORTRIGHT Griffin Norquist A. S. Gardner John S. Holmes John C. Satterfield E. G. Cortright, Jr. Spirit! 179 Administration and Faculty Beers, Stanley C. 103, 27 Bond, A. L. 78, 28, 86 Brooeks, Mrs. Edna 17 Brown. Jerry 127. 144 Buckley, Kenneth W. 89. 25 Burchfield. James H. 28 Caldwell. Jimmy I). 20 Caperton, Mrs. Dorris T. 17 Carroll. Miss Marl 20 Clark, Lesley 25, 143. 127 Clark. Mrs. Louise 25 G� ker. Robert 16 DeCell. Mrs. Harriet 24 Dunn. C. N. 16 Edmonds, J. El 30, 146. 133 Edmonds, Mrs. Suzanne 30 Ferris. Mrs. Nettie 23 Garcia. Gustavo 20 Gay, Mrs. Bernice 27 Hairston. Mrs. Annie May 31 Harrison, Mrs. Rosa 31 Hendrix, Miss Louise 29 Holmes, John S. 16 Hunt. Mrs. Delma 23 Jenkins. E. S. 30. 127 Jenkins, Mrs. Juanita 20 Johnson. Mrs. Carolyn 18 Johnson. Jerry 24. 127, 144 Kelly, Harold C. 78. 18 Ketehum, Mrs. Ethel 31 Lester. Mrs. Eleanor 20 Lott. E. D. 16 Massey. DeWitt 24 Parker, Mrs. Omie 20 Reynolds. Miss Shirley 29 Richardson. Iieorge B. 89. 23 Richardson. Miss Hattie 19 Roark, Donald B. 16 Roberds, Mrs. Naomi 23 Rogers, Miss Ann 20 Rush. W. Sabin 19 Shannon. O. C. 31 Simmons. Mrs. Mattie 31 Smith. Mrs. Lucille 217, 94 Smith. Mrs. Mary Emma, 95. 26. Vaughan. Donald L. 78. 27. 88. Watson, Mrs. Ruth 25 Williams. Mrs. Missy 24, 92 Young, F red W. 3. 17 Students Adcock, Cecil 60, 90 Alderman. Lyn 52, 95 Allen. Ronnie 34 Allen. Gerald 60. 90 Index Allen, Liz 60, 98 Allen. Robert 60, 79, 102. 103 Allgood. Bruce 68. 90. 133, 142 ImferooB, Ava 60, 83, 96, 98 Anderson, Bob 34, 87, 91, 110. 115, 126 Anderson, Mary 34, 84 Anthens. Beth 68. 85. 94 Appleton, Carla 68, 83 Applewhite, Charlotte 60 Applewhite. Rebecca 52, 93 Arender, Billy 68. 90 A render, Jill 52, 84, 95 Ashley, David 68. 88. 101. 103 Ashley. Janet 68. 85, 92 Babb. Greg 60. 90 Backstrom. Belinda 68. 79. 83. 102 Bagwell. Beth 34, 82, 93. 106. 107. 110. 122. 149 Bagwell, Mike 68. 90. 96, 142, 144 Baldridge, David 34. 103 Baldridge. Luther 60. 144 Baldridge. Russell 60, 90. 88. 103 Barnes, Elaine 68. 85, 92, 98 Barnes, Patricia 34, 84, 95 Barrett, Beryl 82, 93, 35 Bates, Angie 68. 83, 140 Bates, Beth 52, 83, 93, 140 Becker. Harold 60 Beers, Betty Jo 52, 83. 88. 101. 102 Beier. Sharon 35, 121 Bell. Larrv 35, 78.87. 110. 117,126, 130, 135, 136. 146. 220 Berberette, James 35, 127 Berry, Danny 60 Bigford. Allan 90 Blakemore. Clifford 35, 85 Bloom, Larry 52, 91, 111 Bond. Tommy 52, 91. 126 Bonds, Doris 52. 93 Bout well, Patty 60, 85. 92 Boyd, Tom 52. 83. 89 Bradley, Kay 60. 84 Brady. Jimmy 35 Brewer. Billy 82. 91. 35 Brigham, Bill 60. 85 Brignac. Geraldine 35,83.93,96.98. 121 150 Brignac, Linda 60. 96. 98 96 Brister. John 68. 90 Brister. Marie 52, 82. 88. 102 Broadawav, Mary K. 60. 85 Broadawav. Shirley 52, 82. 95. 102. 123, 220 Brooeks, Jim 52.80. 87.91,123, 127 Brooeks, Travis 68. 90 Brooks, David 52, 86 Brooks, George 35. 86. 89 Brown. Linda 68 Brown, Pam 68, 185 Brown, Paul 52, 91, 126, 139 Browning, Tommy 52, 91 Burnham, Linda 35. 83, 93, 121, 140 Buckley, Joe 68, 142 Butler, Chris 60, 83. 144 Butler, Mary Frances 68. 83, 96, 140 Bvrd. Nell Rose 61, 98 (lader. Loretta 35, 84, 93,220 Calhoun, Hilda 68 (Calhoun. Mildred 53. 84 Carlev, Linda 35, 83. 121 (Carpenter, Dennis 68. 90 Carpenter, Ricky 61. 90 Carpenter, Sherry 53. 84, 96. 98 Carson, Linda 35, 81, 82, 102 Carson. Rathal 53, 91 Carson. Samuel 68. 90 Carter. Vicky 53, 93, 140 Carver, Kirk 53. 91 Cates, Judy 61, 85, 94. 96, 98 Chapman, Cam 53, 78. 81. 95, 108. Ill, 112, 118, 123 Chevalier, Donnie 53, 88. 103 Childress, Annie Laura 53 Chisolm, Frances 35, 84 Christopher. Bavnon 68 Clanton, Beth 35, 84, 95 Clark, Georganna 61, 81. 94 Clark, Karen 36. 84. 102 Clark. Sharron 53, 82. 93 Cobb, Carol 36. 96, 98, 220 Cobb. Marie 61. 85, 95. 98 Coco, Philip 61 Coleman. Bob 69. 90. 133, 142 Coleman, Edna 69, 83 Coleman, James 69. 90 Coleman, Jo Ann 53, 95. 119. 149 Coleman. Kathv 69, 83. 140 Coleman, Sharon 53, 93 Coleman, Wesley 36. 87, 126. 143 Collins, Guy 61 Collins, Larrv 69 Collins, Travis 90 Coody, Barbara 61. 83. 98 Cook, Christie 53, 93, 96. 98. 150 Cook, Frances 61 Cope. Mike 69. 90 Corley, Don 69. 90 Cotton. Shelia 53. 93, 98 Cottin, Mike 61. 90 Cowsert. Betty 69, 78. 79. 83 Cowsert, Hugh 36, 87. 89. 126 Cox, Mariane 53, 88. 102 Crain, Billy Don 61. 87, 126 Crane. Kina 61, 89, 140, 151 Crawford, Archie 36. 91 Crawford, Jac k 69, 90 Crawford, Linda 69. 85 180 Crawford. Sammy 51, 53 Crawford, Wanda 93 Creel. James 69, 142 Cremeen, Tommy 69 Cresswell, James 61, 90 Crocker, Kathy 69, 79. 83 Crowder. Bill 69. 90, 133, 142, 146 Crowder. Helen 69, 89. 109 Crowder, Marv Jewel 53, 82, 93, 96. 123 Crowson. Bobby 69. 90. 133, 142 Cummins, Ann 69. 88. 103 Curran. Chrissv 36, 82. 93. 110, 116 Curran, Susanne 69, 94. 96 Dalv. Gloria 36 Dalv, Marcella 61. 84 Daly, Pal 36. 84 Dangele, Juanita 36, 84 Darby. Dick 61. 90 Davis, Angela 36. 84 Davis, Barbara 69. 85, 92 Davis, Jerrv 53.81,88. 101. 102. 103 Davis, Judv 36. 82. 88. 99, 100. 101, 102 Davis, I awrence 61, 90 Davis, Susan 69, 83 Deaton, Deborah 61. 79. 81. 85, 94 DeHnmbre, Albert 53 DeLanbev, Susan 53. 80, 95. 140. 141, 149. 150, 220 DeLoach. Rebecca 53, 93 Dew. Miriam 69. 85 Dew. Robert 53, 87. 91, 126. 146 Diffenderfer, Elizabeth 36. 84 Dixon, Jimmy 54. 89 Dixon, Lawrence 90 Dozier. Donna 61 DuBois, Tra 69. 78. 90. 133 Duggan. Tommy 69. 88. 103 Duncan. Truett 54. 91 Dunn. Charles 69. 90. 143 Dunn, James 61 Dunwoody, Sharon 36, 82. 93 Dupuy, Kathryn 61. 85. 88. 103 Durhan. Roger 61. 90 Edgar. Pam 54, 93 Elridge, Glvnn 86 Eldridge, Joe 61, 90 Ellett, Sharon 69, 8 4 Ellis. Barbara 36, 82, 93. 121 Ellis, Beverly 36 Ellis. Linda 37, 84. 151 Ellis. Phyllis 61,'89 Ellison, Danny 62, 90. 101, 103 Ellzey, Rosemary 62. 84. 89 Elmore, Mike 62. 90 Erickson, Lee 70. 90. 133, 142 Erickson, Micheal 62. 90. 139. 144 Ervin, Johnny 54, 83. 126, 220 Estes, Chuck 62 Evans, John 37, 78.8 i. 89. 120, 126, 146 Everett, Jeanie 54, 85. 93 Everette, Tommy 37. 87, 91 Everette. Wesley 62. 90 Farrish. Milton 90 Feriss, Marion 62, 81, 85. 94 Fink. Ralph 54, 91 Finley, William 54, 96 Fischer. Eugenia 54, 83, 88. 89. 102 Fisher, Carolyn 37, 84 Fisher, Margaret 70. 83 Flvnn. Catherine 62. 95 Foose, Meridith 62, 83. 94. 149 Foster, Beckv 62. 89 Foster, Diane 62, 92 Foster, Evon 70, 94 Foster, Marion 62, 90 Freeman, Johnny 54, 91, 96. 126 Frizell. Mike 70 Fulcher. Ricky 37, 89. 135 Fulgham, Edwin 70. 90 Gallowav, Brenda 37. 83. 95, 120. 121 Garner, Mike 54. 91 Gelman. Marcia 54. 102 Gentrv, Art 62. 83 Gentry, Don 62. 90 Gibson. A1 37, 89 Gilbert. Molly 37. 3. 95, 121, 122 Gill, Norma 54, 93 Girard. Ailyne 54. 93 Glen, Brenda 70 Goldsmith. Charles 37. 89 Gooch, Ellen 62. 81, 89 Gooch, Huntley 70, 90 Gooch. John 70, 90 Goodwin, Danny 38, 88, 89, 101. 102. 120 Goodwin, Jackie 54, 91, 126. 146 Gordon. Iliomas 62 Gotthelf, Dell 70. 88, UK). 103. 109. 117. 188 Graeber, De 38, 78, 83.87. 106. 107. 117, 120, 121, 122. 126, 130 Grant, Linda 54, 93 Graves. Georgia 54, 95. 98 Gray. Monte 62. 90. 126. 144 Green, Joyce 54, 84 Grev. Marv Elizabeth 62, 84, 92 Griggs. Jimmv 54, 81. 91. 144 Groom. Charles 70 Hammons, Judy 54. 93. 98 Hamrick, Sonny 62, 90. 143 Hanna. Dixie 70. 119 Harlow. Wyatt 54, 91 Harp. Kathy 70 Harris, Dennis 70. 90 Harris. Mike 54, 118. 143 Harris. Randy 70, 90. 133 Harris, Ronnie 38, 91 Harris, Sandra 62.83. 88.94.98. 102 Harris, Sherrial 54, 91. 93. 96 Harrison. Patricia 70. 84, 92 Harrison, Tom 70. 133 Hart. Irma 54. 83, 123 Harvey, Dale 38 Hassin. Danny 63, 90. 139 Hayes, Bebky 70. 83, 94 Haves, Kathv 70. 84, 92 Ha vs, l mar 54 Hearon, Billie Jean 37, 79, 82. 88. 101. 102, 103 Hearon, Melissa 70. 83 Hearst. Patti 92 Hearst. Weslev SI Heidel, Ray 38. 87. 91, 122, 126. 128. 131, 132. 134, 135, 137. 144. 146 Helms. Ailene 38. 86 Helms. Janice 63. 89 Helms. Judy 38, 86 Helms. Thomas 55, 86 Henderson. Gayle 92 Hendrix, Larry. 38. 79. 85. 103 Henson. Guv 63. 90 Henson, Helen 39. 84 Henson, Linda 55, 84. 95 Hester. Mary' Ann 63, 92 Hill. Butch 63, 83, 127, 138 Hill, Debbie 70. 79 Hint's, Anne 39, 82, 93, 118 Hines, Sarah 70. 79, 83 Hinkle. Vicki 70. 85. 92 Hinshaw, Bess 63. 83, 94 Hinshaw, Prim 55, 83. 95, 123 Hisaw, Larry 55, 86 Hisaw. Perry 63 Hoell, Frances 39, 84 Hogue. Donnie 55, 86 Holland, David 63 Hollis, Donnie 55, 86 Holloway, Bobby 70, 88. 103 Holmes. Dale 39. 83, 95, 108. 116. 118. 121, 122, 140. 149, 220 Holmes. Kathv 63. 83. Ill Hood, Allen 70. 90. 133 Hood. Angie 39, 83, 95, 121 Hood. Dannv 63. 85. 90. 126 Hood. Debbie 71, 85 Hood. Jean 63. 92 Hood, Kathv 55, 81, 93 Hood, Mike 63, 90. 138 Hooks. Ted 55. 103 Horne, Nancy 71, 85 Horne. Wayne 63, 90 Houston, Joe 71, 89 Huges, Randy 71, 90 Humphries. Becky 63, 98 Hunt, Carl 55. 86 Huxtable. Lee 71, 79, 83 I vers, Julie 39.83. 84,95.96,97,98. 1-22 Jackson. Charles 63, 83. 87, 96. 127 Jackson. Ted 63. 90 Jenkins. Bill 63. 90, 126 181 Jenkins. Louis 63. 90 Jenkins. Vicki 71, 85 Jenkins. William 39. 79. 82. 96. 99. 101, 103. 122 Jennings. Linda 55, 84, 98 Jennings. Richard 71 Jesse. Camille 63, 89 Johnson. Carl 71 Johnson, Dennis 63. 90 Johnson, Nancy 39. 83. 95. 120,121, 151 Johnston, Bonnie 55. 82, 93, 112, 123, 140. 149 Johnston,.Cheryl 71, 85. 94 Johnston. Elaine 71, 88. 103 Jones, Evelyn 71 Jones, Janice 71, 89 Jones. Leslie 71. 85 Jones, Linda 63, 85, 92. 94. 98 Jones, Teresa 39. 84. 95 Jones. Thomas 64, 90 Jordan, David 64, 90 Jordan, Eric 71. 90 Jordan. Kathv 64. 94, 140 Jordan. Linda 55, 93 Jordan. Tommy 55, 91. 126 Judge. Janet 39, 83. 95. 96, 98. 121 Julian. Tommy 55, 97. 98, 144 Kealhofer. Don 64. 90 Keene, Billv 55. 86 Keith, Steven 55, 86 Kelly, Barbara 64. 98 Kelly, Bo 64. 78. 83. 90. 96. 126 Kelly. Carnis 39. 87, 91. 135, 144 Ketchem, Kaye 55 Ketehem, Linda 64 Kight. Johnny 55. 91 Kight. Virginia 64, 84, 92 Kinard, Sandra 55, 93 King, Aubert 64, 90 King, Charles 64. 87. 90. 96. 109. 126, 139 King, Jinimv 55, 91 King, Sharon 39, 83. 102. 121 Kirk. John 39.87.96. 111.126,134, 146 Knodel, Micheal 39, 79. 82 Knott, Barbara 34, 39. 80. 82. 100. 102, 113. 120, 121, 122 Lacy, Elizabeth 55. 95. 96. 98. 123, 150 Lacy, Scott 71, 101 Lammons, Sue 40, 83. 95, 121, 110 l ambert. Ann 56. 88. 100. 101, 102 Ixine. Betty 64, 85. 96. 97. 98 l angston. Beth 56, 83. 95. 120. 123 I antrip, Eric 71. 90 Lee. Kathy 71, 85. 94 Lehman, Bill 71, 90. 142 Lewis, Bobbv 40. 89 Lewis, Jerry 56, 85 Lewis. Bobbin 64. 83. 94. 102 Lingenfelder. Dennis 40. 78. 89. 118 Logan. Ella 56, 81 Lott. Bill 71, 94, 103 Lott. Sue 71 Lungrin. Sandra 56. 93 Lucas, Scott 64. 90 McClure, Nancy 64. 96, 98 McCormack, Randy 71. 88. 90. 101, 103 McCoy, Lyndall 71, 85 McDaniel, Janis 40. 84, 95, 151 McGinty. Charlie 64 McGowan. Bettv 40, 79 McGowan. Rick 64. 90 McGraw. Brother 64. 90. 126 McGraw. Jay 64. 90 McGraw, Mac 34. 40. 78. 87. 108. 118, 122, 135. 136 McGraw. Thomas 64. 90, 126 Mclnnis, Clint 40. 89. 135. 136, 138 Mclnnis, Linda 56. 93 Mclnnis, Mary Anne 40. 82, 93 Mclnnis, Robert 64. 90. 126. 139 McKennon.Barbara 64. 95 McKennon, Lynda 64. 83, 88. 102 McMicheal. Douglas 40. 91 Marshall. Steve 71 Martin, Brenda 64. 85. 98 Martin. Brent 71, 90 Martin, Freddie 72. 90. 133 Martin, Jerry 56, 86 Martin. Jimmie 72, 83, 133 Martin. Richard 65, 90 Martin, Shirley 65 Martin. Weldon 90 Mathis, Joe 72. 88. 97, 98, 103 Mathis. Margaret 40. 78. 82, 96. 97. 98. 113. 120. 122 Meek. Gloria 65. 84. 95 Meek, Larry 40 Melton, Brent 40.80.81.87,91,121, 126. 132 Melton, Steve 56, 91 Merkle, Mark 56, 91 Merrill. Curtis 72, 90 Merrill. Larrv 65 Merritt. Wanda 65 Miller. Celeste 72, 83 Milner. Delores 72 Milner. Gail 56. 95. 96, 98 Miron. Grade 40, 83. 93 Mitchell, Roy Lee 65, 90. 139 Monday, Merry 56. 93 Montgomery. Bettv 65. 81. 94 Montgomery. Charles 56 Montgomery, Georgianna 40. 82. 93 Mood. Bettv Jo 40. 80. 93, 96, 98, 121, 140. 141 Moody. Sally 72, 85 Moore. Barbara 65, 85 Moore, Buddy 56. 86 Moore. James 56. 91 Moore, Kathv 41 Morgan. Sarah 65. 83. 102 Morrison, Johnny 41, 82 Morrow, Jim 56, 87, 91, 126. 1.30 Moms, Tifie 56, 82. 93 Mo s. Phyllis H. 84 Mott. Norman 65. 80. 83. 143, 155 Mullins. Billie Rae 11. 82. 98 Muq)hv. Bob 72 Napier, W allace 56. 91 Neal. Jerrv 56. 89 Neal. Patsy 65, 89, 96. 98 Nelson, Debbie 41, 80. 93, 120. 121. 122 Nelson, Howard 56 Nelson. I exic 72. 79. 83 Netterville. Creig 82. 88.93, 100. 102 Newton. Ben 41, 87, 91, 126. 128, 129, 134, 144 Nicholas, Debbie 72, 85 Nicholas, H. J. 65, 90 Nobles, Evelyn 56,85,89,96.97.98. 120 Norman. Eddie 57, 91. 126, 139, 146 Norman. Harvey 57 Oakes, Buck 57. 87, 91, 96, 126 O’Brien, Eddie 57, 143 O'Brien, Susan 65, 83, 94. 149 O'Brien. William II. 89 O’Neal, Elian 72, 85, 103 Osborn, Carolyn 57. 84. 93 Parker, Martha 65. 85 Passons, Janice 57. 84, 96. 97. 98 Paul. Denny 41, 91 Paul. Nancy 65 Paxton, Martha 72. 90 Paxton, Marv 65, 85, 94, 96 Pearson, Bettv 57, 88. 95, 102 Pender, Martv 72, 90 Pennebaker. Claude 57, 91 Penton. Ed 72, 90. 133 Perrv. Patsv 65, 95 Pettigrew, Ricky 72, 90 Phillips, Jack 65. 85, 98 Phillips. Mary Louise 41, 83 Phillips, Tommy 57, 89 Pickett, Pam 41. 82, 93 Pi Merle, Nancy 57, 93 Poe, Dinnis 72 Polk, Calvin 65. 90 Polke. Diane 72, 85 Poore, Bobbv 65. 90 Porter, Earl 41. 86 Porter. Roy 57. 86 Powell. Susan 65, 85 Prisock. Bill 57. 108. 123, 126, 139, 144 Pruitt. Melba 65. 92. 98 Pvles. Bonnie 72, 83 Pyles, Donnie 65, 90. 144 Pyles, Keith 41. 89. 91 Quin. Betty 65, 102 182 Rainer, Tom 66, 90, 126. 139 Rand, Sara 72. 83 Ramsay. Chip 72, 101. 103 Ray, Sidney 72 Reeves, Billy 41, 89. 97. 98 Reeves, Jo 41, 79. 82. 88. 100. 103. 120 Reeves, Judy 66, 92. 98 Reeves. Phyllis 73, 79. 83. 96 Ragan. Joe 41, 91 Richards, Lane 42, 95 Richards, Owen 57. 91 Richardson. Addie 73 Richardson. George 42, 126 Richardson, William 66. 126 Rilev, Angela 42, 83. 95, 96. 120. 121 Rist, Micheal 57 Roark, Allen 66, 85 Roberts. Charles 73. 89, 97, 133 Roberts, David 34, 42. 87. 96, 98, 112, 120, 122, 126, 130. 134. 135, 137, 146 Roberts. Julia 66. 118 Robertson. Kenneth 73 Robinson. Billy 73, 90 Robinson, Kennv 42. 81, 89. 120. 121, 122. 135 Robinson. Peggy 73, 81. 140 Rodgers, Robert 57. 89 Rodgers, Rose Ellen 42, 84. 95 Rodgers. Ruth 73 Rodgers. Thomas 73, 90. 133 Rogers, Clinton 73, 90 Rogers, Janie 57. 93, 96 Rogers. Jo Ann 57. 93, 123 Rose, Benny 42, 91 Ross, Jean 42, 84 Ross, Sue 73, 83 Rusche, Mary Ann 42, 84, 95 Rush, Brenda 66. 89 Russell. Ardis 42. 91, 120, 122. 135 Russell, Bill 73, 88. 103 Russell. Wallace 42, 91, 120, 122. 123, 135 Russell. W illiam 42, 91 Rutledge. Diane 57, 95 Rutledge. Elaine 73, 83 Rvals, Fav 57. 86 Ryan, David 66, 87. 90. 126. 131. 135, 139, 144 Sadler. Gavle 57. 82. 93 Sanford, Diane 42. 83, 93, 121. 149 Sanford. Kathv 66. 92 Sanford. Peggy' 42, 81. 84. 95 Saxton, Bobbv 66. 90 Saxton, Jesse 73 Saxton, Richard 58, 91, 126, 139 Seals. Gene 58. 91 Seav, Danny 66 Seav, Glenda 58. 86 Seav. Wavne 73. 90 Self. Charles 98 Self, Marhta 66. 83. 94 Seward, Byron 43. 87. 89. 113. 116. 120. 121, 122, 126. 143 Seward. Mary Russell 58, 83, 93 Shannon. Susan 58. 82. 93 Shaughnessy. Happy 74. 90 Sherling. Amzi 74, 90, 133 Shipp. Betty 66, 89. 98 Shipp. Robert 58, 91 Shirley. Beebe 58. 95 Sigrest, Marion 74. 79. 81 Simmons, Bill 74, 90. 96. 109, 118. 133, 142 Simmons, Harry 66, 90 Simmons. Jim 58, 78 . 87. 112, 116. 126, 128. 141 Simmons. Susie 74. 92, 98 Sims, (’.arolvn 93 Smith, Becky 43, 81, 93. 121 Smith, Brenda 58. 86 Smith. Dale 74 Smith, Hank 74, 79, 103. 111 Smith. Janie 43. 93, 102. 121 Smith, Jamie 66. 94. 98 Smith, Jeffery 58, 87, 126, 130, 132. 135, 146 Smith, Jerry 74, 133 Smith. Jimmie 43. 82. 88. 9 . 98. 101, 103 Smith, Karen 66. 83, 92, 149 Smith, Kave 58. 82. 88, 101, 102, 103 Smith. Marie 74. 83 Smith, Sam 43 Spears, Jimmy 58. 88. 101. 102. 103 Spencer. Lee 58. 78, 81, 93, 96. 120 Stamev. Billy Ray 66. 90 Stampley. Bill 58. 83. 139, 146 Stevens, John 58 Stevens, Belinda 58, 93 Stevens, Treather 58 Stewart. Bubba 43, 87. 126. 135, 137 Stewart, Phil 58 Stoner. Mary Frances 66, 95 Story . Allan 43. 88. 89. 99. 101. 102. 120, 122. 130 Story-, Ann 66. 81, 101, 102 Stovall. Kathv 43, 84. 93. 140 Stovall. Linda 43, 84, 140 Stovall. Priscilla 66 Stovall, Sandra 93, 140, 141 Street, Benny 66. 90, 96. 126, 139, 144 Street, Fred 67, 90. 144 Street. Joyce 74 Strickland. Janice 74, 85, 94 Strickland. Thomas 58. 91. 139 Stricklin. Katin 58. 93 Stricklin, Lonnie 44. 121 Stricklin, Lou 67, 85. 94 Stroup, Peggy 59. 88. 94. 103 Sudduth. Rosemary 44, 78, 83, 93, 96. 97. 98. 120. 121, 122, 150 Sutterfield. Gary 74. 90. 142 Sutterfield. Larry 44, 91. 135. 137 Swavze. Anne 67, 83 Taggart. Buddy 74. 88. 103 Taylor, Mary jo 67. 85, 94. 96. 98 Terry. Darlene 67, 83, 102 Thibodeaux. Robert 74. 90. 133 Thomas, Ernest 67. 90 Thomas. Fred 67. 85. 90, 98 Thomas. Hudson 74. 90. 133 Thomas, Lanie 67, 78. 83. 109. 117. 119, 149 Thompson. Susie 67. 94 Thrasher. Dorothy 74 Thrasher. Geraldine 59 Thrasher. James Dale 67 Thrasher, Larry 74 Thrasher, I wis 44. 86, 89 Tiebe. Charles 67 Tinnin. Ann 44, 83. 93. 140. 149 Townsend, Pepper 59, 91 Truelove, Henry 67 Turner. Alvin 59 Tuttle. Ruth 74, 79. 83 Twiner, Lloyd 91 Tver. Janice 59 Upton, Sandra 74 Utz, George 67. 85. 98 Utz, Jane 44, 80. 82. 89. 103 VanCleave, Gayle 59. 84 Vaughan. Linda 44. 83. KM). 102. 120. 121, 122, 150 Vaughan, Melanie 67, 83. 88. 102 Walden, Betty 59 W'alden. Opal 74. 92 Waldrop, Kennv 75, 90 Walker. Andy 67, 90. 118 W alker. Betty 44, 8-4 Walker, Carol 67, 96. 140 W alker. W. E. 44, 86 Wall. David 90 Waller. Elvse 67. 95. 98 Ward. Diane 59, 95. 96. 98 Ward, Herbie 75, 103 Ward. Mickey 59, 86 W'arden, Diane 45. 95, 98 Warmack, Mary 75. 84 W7arren. Marilyn 59. 83, 95. 123 Weber, Marjorie 75. 81, 94 WVber. William 59. 83 W'eisenberger. Martha 67. 96. 98 West, James 59. 89 W estbrook. Johnny 59. 91 White. Austin 67, 98 White, Hardv 59. 89 W hite. John 59, 83. 91, 127 White. Ray 67, 90 White, Walter 67 W hitehead. Pat 45, 82. 93, 149 Wilkinson, (Carlton 59 183 Wilkinson, Eileen 45.82. 88.99. 102 Wilkinson. Lesley 45 Wilkinson, Nancy 75. 88. 92. 103 Williams. Bryan 59. 83. 89. 120. 126 Williams. Hardy 67. 126 Williams. Handv 67 Williams, Tommy 45. 86 Williamson. Bob'75. 78.81. 103. 143 Willis. Nancy 59. 80. 89. 120. 140 Wilson. Butch 89 Wilson. Guv 75 Wilson. Johnny 45. 91 Wilson. Shelia 67. 88. 94. 102 Wilson, W illiam 67 W ilson. Winnie 59, 79. 80. 123 Winger!. Dan 45. 89 Womble, Carolyn 86 oinble, Glen 86 Woodell, Pattv 75, 79 Woodell, Polls 45. 81. 82. 83. 93, 114, 119. 121 Wright, Charles 59. 83. 91. 126. 134. 144 Y arbo, Delle 75, 85 Young. Bill 91. 98 Zeigel, William 75. 88. 103 Ziglar, Betts 59. 84. 98 Activities Achievements 150-151 Band 99-103 Band Club 88 Baseball 144-145 Basketball Girls and Boys 135-141 Cheerleaders 149 Class Day 49 Debate Team 79 D.E.C.A. 86 Dramatics 82. 85 F.B.L.A. 84 F.H.A. 84 Football 127-134 Golf 143 Graduation 50-51 Hi-Y 90-91 Homecoming 118-119 In Appreciation 155 In Memoriam 154 Intramurals 147-148 Jet Club 89 Library Club 94-°5 Math Club 89 Mingo Chito 80-81 Mixed Chorus 96-98 National Athletic Scholarship Society 123 National Honor Society 120 Quill and Scroll 121 Rotary Guests 122 Safety Club 96 Senior Play 46-47 Senior Trip 48 Staters. Bovs and Girls 123 Student Council 78 Track 146 Who's W ho 106-117 Writers Club 85 Y-Club 87 Y -Teens 92-93 Y azooan Club 83 azooan Staff 83 Advertisers Alexander Manufacturing 175 American Steam Laundry 176 Anderson's Drug Co. 163 Anderson’s Jewelry 162 Apparel Shop 178 Appliance Center 174 Attorneys of Yazoo City 179 Bank of Yazoo Citv 167 Barnes’ Well Drilling Service 170 Barnwell and Barbour 170 Beth's Beauty Salon 168 Black and White 171 Black's Fabrics 168 Bob Knott Shop worth Grocery 159 Canton Poultry Co. 170 Castleman's Shell Service 178 Coleman Sign Company 178 Gmcrete Block and Supply 176 Dan Nicholas 156 D. A. Swayze 163 Delta Glass and Mirror 178 Delta Implement 176 Delta National Bank 163 E and W Manufacturers 168 Famous Store 159 Farm Bureau Insurance 161 Ferguson Furniture Co. 159 First Federal Savings 171 Garrett's Service Station 167 Gerrard's Barber Shop 158 Gibson’s Grocery 161 Gilbert Lumber Company 167 Goodyear Service 159 Gordon Construction Co. 159 Gordon Furniture 162 Graeber Brothers Butane Co. 16 4 Grant’s Skating Rink 169 Gregory Funeral Home 167 Harris Motor Co. 164 Hassin’s 164 Hendrix Lumber Yard 177 He nick's Auto Supply 161 Hilar White Building Supply 163 Ingram's Shoe Store 173 Jitney Jungle 178 Johnson's Furniture Store 177 J. P. Sartin 164 Judy Ann Shoppe 177 Ixiniar Life Insurance Co. 173 L G. Balfour It� I Lil’s 176 Lvon Pharmacy 172 Marion Stewart's Dance Studio 168 Marhta Seward Shoppe 168 Mashburn Real Estate 159 Massev-Ferguson, Inc. 173 McCrory’s 162 McGraw Insurance Agency 174 Medical Center Pharmacy 171 Miller's 167 Miron’s Jewelry Store 173 Mississippi Supply Company 172 Mississippi Valley Gas 168 Morgan’s Pharmacy 165 Mosby’s Superior Milk 174 Murphy f lorist 159 Nelson’s Department Store 166 Nelson's Gulf Service 170 Office Mart 177 Patennotte’s Grocery Store 172 Pennington’s Service Station 162 Pete's Texaco Service Station 176 Piggly W iggly 174 Piper's 176 Planter’s Hardware Co. 162 P and S Pharmacy 158 R and A Auto Parts 177 Ralph's TV-Radio Service 177 Ratner’s 174 R. M. Hendrick 168 Russell Ins. Agency 177 Saxton Hardware Inc. 158 Seward-Harris Gin 169 Seward Olds Cadillac 166 Sike’s Service Station 174 Simmons Pastry Shop 165 Snow W hite Cleaners 172 Southern Bag Corporation 164 Southland Oil Company 158 Spell’s Sport Shop 162 Strickoin-King Funeral Home 175 Sunny Lane Farms 178 Tastee-Freez 172 Taylor and Boverts Feed Co. 178 Teaster’s Tire Service 169 W ebb's Pharmacy 169 W eller’s Jewelrv 175 W estern Auto Associate Store 175 Woodruff and Hollis Ford Co. 161 W oodv’s 176 Yazoo Bowling Lane 157 Yazoo Butane 161 Yazoo City Herald 177 Yazoo Cleaners 162 Yazoo Coca-Cola 175 Yazoo Florist 161 Yazoo Noveltv 160 Y azoo Tractor 174 Yazoo Valiev Electric Power 165 Zelene's Beautv 171 184