Panther 1970

miss teenage america—

what a way to end the

'GO's and begin the ’70 ’s!

besides proud parents,

debbie had the support

of the panthers, who

knew all along that she


was number one. one

more panther has made

his mark in this world

and will not soon be

forgotten.


















































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Cindy Abel, Track Sweetheart



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the feeling of complete ecstasy










Teresa Merritt, Band Sweetheart




























Donna Darden, Princess






































Joan Worley, Princess

happiness, friendship, love
























































Upper Left: Teresa Merritt, Key Club Sweetheart

Upper Right: Amy Moman, Key Club Sweetheart
Right: Katina Glover, FHA Sweetheart






















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and beauty smile





















































































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R unners-Up
Mr. and Miss PHS

Bill Gilliam
Beth Strahan

we make the most of

ourselves by fanning


the tiny spark of

possibility within us

into the flame of

achievement



Senior
Runners-Up

Best-Looking (Left)
Danny Harries
Becky Waggoner

Favorites (Below)
James Bond
Debbie Patton














































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Junior
Runners-Up

Best Looking (above)
Rodney Rogers
Rita Neal
Favorites (right)

Larry Minyen
Judy Swann


































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u/e enlarge the

scope of our

lives through

expanding our


personalities





Sophomore
Runners-Up

Best Looking (below)
Lynn Hackfield
Marcia McMahon

Favorites (left)

Tommy Digby
Candy Burt

















































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as we play at being

humans among the

books and shouts

and words, we tread


softly on the hearts

of others, leaving

wet footprints

never to dry.



Most Dependable—Mike Sherrod and Lynn Casstevens
Wittiest—Bill Gilliam and Sheila Jones













































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favorite teachers

Characteristics of educators—intelligence, ability to commu­
nicate, and leadership. Some teachers, however, are gifted with
additional attributes—friendship, true understanding of students,
and an earnest desire to aid others in their learning. Most im­
portant, caring about others is the mark of an outstanding
teacher.
Permian students elected two teachers as representatives of
concerned educators. Mr. Newt Cooper, Junior Dean, and Mrs.
Carol Dial, English teacher, exemplify those gifted teachers.
They have not only qualified as knowledge-imparters but also
have mastered the art of caring.
























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a great talent.





















































































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we are the products of a







































Ken Jacks—"If you'd been there, you’d have Roy Pugh—the epitome of efficiency?
something to smile about, too!"












BOYS STATE AND GIRLS STATE
Four boys represented Permian this past summer at Boys
State in Austin. One girl was chosen to attend Girls State,
also held in Austin. These students were chosen for their
outstanding qualities of citizenship and scholastic abilities.
While in Austin, they participated in a detailed study of
government. Besides the Senate and House of Representa­
tives affairs, they became active in political campaigns and
elections.
We Panthers are p r o u d to have these students as
representatives of our school.










Mike Sherrod—"Mr. Student Body"


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captured token of time; we shape our tomorrows.































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Debbie Patton was Girl's State Alternate. Girl's State D e l e g a t e , Darlyne Nicholas, represented
Permian at the Austin convention.































James Bond muses, ''and you should have seen the girls at Boy's State!"



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Charlie Billingsley, All-District back and Most Valuable
Bruce Davis, All-District linebacker

































Jerry Blaschke, All-District tackle




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we walk the

halls of victory






















Danny Harries—All-District guard



















James Bond-All-District tackle and Most Outstanding Lineman;
All-State tackle

















Larry Bates-AII-District end






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on sheets of

music, we are


like the notes

of melodious

success.




























Upper right: Annette Reddell, All-State choir candidate; Ren-
etta Blackmon, All-State Choir member.
(Right) Dale Adams, All-State choir candidate; Ronald Wright,
All-State choir candidate.
(Below) Wesley Godwin, All-State Choir candidate; Darrell
Norris, All-State Choir candidate.




























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(Upper left) Lonnie Clark, All-State band; Sandy
Mitchell, All-State band candidate.
(Lower left) Phillip Eisner, All-State band; Mike
Eidson, All-State band.

















































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students expand their

































(Upper right) Joey Owens, All-State orchestra
member; Karen McKeel, All-State orchestra member.
(Lower right) Patty Klaus, All-State band; Donna
Owens, All-State band; Chad Spears, All-State band
candidate.














































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talents through music.




































(Upper left) Robert Sinderman, A I I - S t a t e orchestra
member; Gary Ballard, All-State orchestra member; Steve
Harris, All-State orchestra member.
(Lower left) Lelia Rameriz, All-State orchestra member;
Charles Bruton, All-State orchestra member.










































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the aim of education is to enable









































Upper Left: John Francis, NMSQT Semi-Finalist

Upper Right: Lee Jukes, NMSQT Semi-Finalist

Right: David Donaldson, NMSQT Semi-Finalist


Each year the National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test is offered to any junior who
wishes to take it. This test includes sections
on English, Word Usage, Social Sciences, and
Mathematics. This year five outstanding stu­
dents have been named National Merit Semi-
Finalists. These students have proved that
they have a broad academic background
through a conscientious performance of
schoolwork and an intelligent understanding
of the world.

















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man to continue his learning.

























Left: Vicki Parr, NMSQT Semi-Finalist

Lower Left: William Cameron, NMSQT Semi-
Finalist


Darlyne Nicholas (Lower Right) has achieved the
qualifications for the DAR Good Citizenship Award:
leadership, patriotism, dependability, service, and
intelligence. In her three years at Permian, Darlyne
has been an outstanding Keltic participating in many
speech tournaments, and she also has represented
Permian as the Girl's State delegate. Her achieve­
ments have been rewarded with this honor of being
the DAR winner.








































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we have realized that anything


senior hall of fame .. .
After twelve years of school,
Many seniors tended to let up;
We watched some let up to the point
that they would be seniors next year;
We also watched some who bore down —
Many until they became the most
knowledgeable in some departments.
They deserved statues, but we only had
time for pictures.



































































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great is composed of unselfish people























Holly Hampton Kathy Lovering Radimus Martinez




















Gaynor Melton































Debbie Patton Mike Sherrod





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n


|rganizafions

1

i will be me • • •



student council


Endeavoring to lessen the communication gap and acting as an
intercessor between student body and administration Student Coun­
cil members learn to organize and to follow as well as to lead. The
exceptional few leaders of tomorrow gain a special knowledge of life
through the Council.



















Sponsors: Mr. Bledsoe, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs.
Armstrong, Mr. Luper. Gee, we're having a ball!







































Sitting (L to R): Mike Sherrod, Jeannie Rogge, Debbie Nelson, Karen Davis, Krista Swilling, Mrs. Sawyer 2nd Row (L to R): Jerri
Swann, Carol Martin, Pam Waldrop, Carol Soderberg, Ori Miller, Nancy Clary, Pam Spooner, Renay Hodton, Camille Carpenter, Gloria
Culpepper, 3rd Row (L to R): Janice Moody, Linda Kaye, Pam Flint, Micki Alsup, Pam Thompson

Seated left to right: Susie McKain, Deb Bolden, Amy Moman, Jeanette Otts, Julie Wyman, Tricia Manns, Lynn Casstevens, Michele Mor­
row, Connie Furman, Ann Otternes. Standing left to right: Janis Pinkston, Debbie Gray, Rynn Ragan, Mike Whitley, Debbie Jones,
Richard McPherson, LaRue May, Dennis Proctor, Chuck Oates, Hunter Greenwood, Charles Bruton































Lynn Casstevens, vice-president of the council.


you will be you ..





Well, fancy that!




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we will be us . . .

and everyone asks,

































Executive Board: Debbie Patton, Michelle Schaefer, Ann Otterness, Benny
Brown, Dennis Pugh, Kent Alexander, Mike Whitley, Connie Furman, Jill
Davis, Carol Martin, Lynn Casstevens, Michele Morrow























Mike Sherrod, president














"Wonder if I can get all these in my purse?"




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Kneeling (L to R): Jack Cooper, Lynn McIntosh, Robert Shipman, Horsey Winford, Rickey Huckabay, Jeannie Clayton Sitting (L to R):
Cindy Dismukes, Linda Weast, Peggy Wheeler, Stephanie Haynes, Jill Davis, Patty Jarrell, Candy Stoehr, Teresa Merritt, Joey Owens,
Vicki Darden, Janie Cone Standing (L to R): Mark O'Michael, Billy Cameron, David Crowson, Charlie Tyler, Lee Jukes, Larry Purdom,
Keith Dial, Lewis Lawrence, Dennis Pugh, James Reed, Kent Alexander



























Connie Furman, secretary


"what is a leader?”


'This stuff oughta work after a major overhaul!"




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1st row, Debbie Patton, Holly Hampton, Larry Purdom, Francis Gunkel, Jimmy Leeton, Don Tucker, Kirk Leslie, Steve Felker, Lynne
Reynolds, Anne Otterness, Mrs. Jane Seabolt, Mrs. Linda Clark, Connie Wagner; 2nd, Sharon Engbrecht, Debbie Clark, Jacque Vaught,
Cindy Abel, Donna Thompson, Susan Forbes, Bill Hamilton, Cindy Hunter, Ronny Clark, Laura Hackney; 3rd, Sandra Barnes, Valorie
Johnston, SheilaAllee, Kathy Lovering, Darlyne Nicholas, David Shafer, Jim Torrey, Ken Gregg, Dennis Moltz; 4th, John Francis, Ken
Jacks, Radames Martinez, Mike Crist, Anne Shafer, Gary Lipscomb, Billy McKinzie, Lee Jukes, Randy Horn, Tim Wasson, Wayne Byrd.







we are proud of our

school, of ourselves,









honor society .. .

Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the
highest honors a student can obtain while in high school. To
become a member of this organization a student must not only
excell in academic achievement but must also have the out­
standing qualities of service, character and leadership. While
allowing many students to discover the wonder of being, the
N.H.S. pays respect to those who seem to have found meaning
in their high school life.
The only true gift . . . the gift of the mind.

and of our



achievements • • •































Endless hours of preparation . . . a note of thanks in return. Reflections of impossible dreams come true.









HH













Officers: Mrs. Clark, sponsor; Dar-
lyne Nicholas, sec.: Radamas Mar­
tinez, pres.; Jim Torrey, vice pres.;
Jacque Vaught, sgt. at arms; Mrs.
Seabolt, sponsor.

Bottom Row (L to R): Cynde Fields, Connie Furman, Lynn Casstevens, Mary Hanson, Tanya Martin, Debbie Pokorny, Amy Moman
Susan Boutin, Chachi Hawkins, Kim Vacca, Katine Glover, Michelle Morrow, Debbie Patton, Michelle Schadfer, Cindy Hunter, Janict
Otts, Jeanette Otts, Peggy Price, Holly Hampton, Sally Cunninghan, Lorna Thomas, Nancy Lain. Top Row (L to R): Jill Davis, Susan
Stewart, Ruth Elfert, Melinda Fielden, Becky Waggoner, Carmelita Chaffin, Susan Stewart, Gail Holland, Judy Kennerly, Nancy Barnes,
Cindy Abel, Debbie Cannon, Laura Billingsly, Linda Myers, Tana Tillman, Madeline George, Suzy Burrows, Christy Morrow, Sheila Jones
Harriet Cleveland.


we endlessly

cheer our teams

through victory

and defeat


Pepettes . . .
Spirit, enthusiasm, and pride in the school
make the Pepettes an essential part of school
life. From early Monday morning until late
Friday afternoon, they can be seen selling
everything from beats and buttons to "Mojo
Juice."
Elected at the end of their Junior year,
these girls begin preparation for the coming
year by painting posters and practicing their
routines. Their performance begins early in
September as they eagerly and successfully Through rain, sleet, snow and hail .. .
encourage and generate outstanding school
spirit. They happily take on the enormous
job of blending some 2500 scattered voices
into one driving Panther force.






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✓
|


)
All right men . . .






i














Officers: Cindy Hunter, vice-president; Chachi Hawkins,
project chairman; Suzy Burrows, president; Lynda Myers,
treasurer; Monte Tarver, project chairman; Tana Tillman,
secretary; Peggy Price, parliamentarian; AmyMoman,
chaplain.



















That was a knee-slapper!










We will win this game and then




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in time we discover

the goals misplaced

beneath a question






Future Teachers of America . . . .

The future does not begin tomorrow, but today. This
club specializes in guiding a student to his or her charm
profession. One of the most important things of today is
to understand what the future holds for us. This organi
zation provides an opportunity for students to acquire
the training to become better and more capable teachers
for the youth of tomorrow.




Officers (L to R): Pam Bucy, secretary-treasurer; Judy Sykes,
president; Nancy Oakes, historian.






































(L to R): Connie Wagner, Barry Sykes, Pam Bucy, Beth Willson, Judy Sykes, Juanita Alvarado, Nancy Oakes, Vicki House, Cherie May.
Not shown: Mrs. Foster, sponsor.









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we come

face


to face

with the

future


future homemakers
of america . . .
Clothing construction, per­
sonal grooming, as well as
culinary arts and the skills
taught to t h e s e girls.
Through r e a l situations
constructed by the instruc­
tor, these girls learn tech­
niques necessary for their
future roles. They epito­
mize the competency and
(Seated, L. to R.) Michelle Morrow, Debbie Reed, Robbie Glover, Laura Watson, Barbara Buford proficiency associated with
(Standing) Becky English, Linda Witt, Laura Foutz, Suzanne Seaton, Jamie Dicus, Kathy Miles the h o m e m a k i n g
department.








*w m , . f t i l l , ' <m :
i Xu





















Officers (Seated, L. to R.) Shelly Rodriguez—Re­
porter, Kim Vacca—Parliamentarian; Kathy Miles—
Vice President, Katina Glover—President, Mrs. Far-
(Seated, L. to R.) Kim Vacca, Katina Glover, Lenice Kennedy, Kathy Leverett,
nel—Sponsor, Jamie Dicus—Degree Chairman, Su­
Connie Cox, Jane Hanson, Cynde Fields
zanne Seaton—Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Hopkins—
Sponsor, Debbie Reed—Historian, Michelle Mor­
row-Chaplain, Mrs. Ellis, Connie Cox—Song Leader




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we are creative . . .


























Officers: (L to R) Danny Thomas, treasurer; Rick Reynolds,
vice president; Mr. Kruse, advisor; Gary Harrington, sergeant
at arms; Andy Hudson, reporter; Benny Kerr, president; Olan
Maney, secretary.







(Lto R): Ken York, MikeJones, Bobby Cowley, David Holcomb,
Kim Birk, Larry Gurber, Fred Wood.





















Somehow it just doesn't look quite
right.
Industrial Arts . . .
This organization consists of boys who have been
or are presently in woodworking, general metals,
crafts, or drafting. They work together during the year
to raise money to send various works typifying the
group as a whole to the University of Texas for an an­
(L to R): David Hill, Greg Johnson, Mark Bivans, Steve Pina,
nual state meet. They represent creativity by building
Ronnie Decker, JamesScisco, Robert Rives.
and producing articles of household use.


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our road to success


is one of service . . .




































Beverly Cowley, Chaplain; Loran Thomas, Secretary; K a re n J o h n s ton, Sergeant- Gayle Stucke, Historian; Debbie Wilson,
at-arms; Laura Billingsley, Vice-president President; Debbie Emerson, project chairman;
Pam Rayburn, Parliamentarian.

vocation office
education
The business world has a
special attraction for these
girls. While studying to ef­
fectively learn secretarial
and c I e r i c a I skills, they
work on a job which is as­
sociated with their studies.










Sheila Johnston, Marilyn Maxwell, Robbie Jones, Marlene Sheffield, Denice Daniel

to half catch

a moment. . .




latin club .. .
An empire that existed long ago is brought to
life in all its splendor by the Latin Club mem­
bers. Each year, these students hold a banquet
to exhibit ancient customs and romantic beauty.
Ah! This is the life

























Mrs. Cook, sponsor: Mrs. Young, sponsor; Julie Wyman, secretary: Jimmy
Leeton, president; Chris Baker, parliamentarian; Ralph Schroeder, vice-
president; not shown: Brenda Rogge, treasurer





Best dressed: J. E. Moon and Caron
Craig





















Debbie McReynolds, Ralph Schroeder, J. E. Moon, Ronald Atterberry,
Richard Sparks, David Sims, Tom White, Julie Wyman, John Propp, Brenda





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as it summons us to look . . .

































Slaves: Row One (L to R): Kim Brimberry, Rita Collins, Kathy Crist, Randy Pietchinsky,
Joan Roney, Roenna Gardner, Debra Kay Roberts, Jane Woods, Nancy Wyman. Row
Two (L to R ): Larry May, Danny Awenshine, J. R. Colgin, A. G. McDonald, Hope Ivy,
Donna Richardson, Lana Richardson. Third Row (L to R): David Crowson, Brent Max­
well, Steve Hillhouse, Danny Wood, Cheryl McConnell, Amy Willis, Holly Hampton,
Roger Garms, Calvin Smith. David Greer



















What a banquet!







Rogge, Buzzy (Dean) Baker, Jimmy Leeton, Lana Marlar, Kathy
Langley, Linda Easlan, RheAnn Bailey, Caron Craig, Cindy Harmon






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French Club Jack Crum, Carla Price, David Brant, Denise Bingham, Deb Bolden, Janis Pinkston, Jo Monigild, Keith Jones,
Laura Moore, Ross Young, Gene Antee, and Robert Crow


















we strive to

keep from

becoming faceless



french club . . .

An opportunity to learn is sometimes all
that's necessary to stimulate an interest in French Club Officers Mrs. Moore—Sponsor, Carla Price—Secretary, Ray
foreign countries and their language. The Porter-Parliamentarian, Richard Fry-President, and Mrs. Roberts-
Sponsor
French Club offers this opportunity and ac­
cepts thosewhowish to augment their know­
ledge of one of the beautiful romance lan­
guages. A l o n g with their study of the
language, these students have the chance to
learn about the habits and customs as well as
the people themselves.


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so we become more

aware of each other










national Spanish honor society . . .

Through communication, unlimited sour­
ces are opened up for our use. By studying
the cultures and history as well as the lan­
guage this organization helps to stimulate
further interest in other countries. These
members who have excelled in the Spanish
language also practice some aspects of the
traditional Spanish culture.







Renetta Blackman, song leader; Peggy Wheeler, vice pres.; Gail Parr, sec-treas.;
Richard Bonner, president; Mr. Cates, sponsor.



































1st row, Paul Hurt, Joani Tamney, Kim Brimberry, Joy Haywood. 2nd row, Debra Gee, Richard Bonner, Peggy Wheeler, Tracy Williams,
Gail Parr, Cindy Hunter, Mr. Cates.




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we search for what the

day promises and find that


Keltics . . . .

Extemporaneous speaking,
debate, and oral interpreta­
tion are only a few of the skills
acquired by speech students.
To attain membership, they
participate in many tourna­
ments to earn points and al­
ways bring honor to Permian.






(L to R): Tommy Roskelly, vice president; Dar-
lyne Nicholas, secretary; David Donaldson, "Should I tell her?" . . .
president; Mr. Sibley, coach "Should I tell him?" . . .





































David Donaldson and Mr. Sibley in foreground. Back Row (L to R): Bryon Osborn, Robert Sinderman, Charles
Bruton, John Keith, Rusty Sealy, Mike Sherrod, Richard Everett, Greta Reese, Tommy Roskelly, Charles Wiant.
Front Row (L to R): Susan Kepple, Laura Roskelly, Janis Pinkston, Diedre Perkins, Darlyne Nicholas, Wendy
Pitt, Karen Kearly, Debbie Patton.


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L to R—John Francis, Harvey Dunn—Librarian, Clint Holderman, Bill Cameron—Secretary-treasurer, Miss Jones, Rhonda Griffin, Donnie
Awenshire—President, Steve Hillhouse—Vice President, and Mike Anderson

■













everything is fair

game for inquiry





speed math .. .

A quick mind-one of the most valuable posses­
sions of today. Only a few people can meet the
demand of intelligence as well as speed. Members
of the speed Math Club are preparing for a modern
life in a modern world. They compete in mathe­
matical contests throughout the year to match their
skill against that of other students.
Miss Jones, sponsor of speed math.








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a shadow is the mirror


of the individual. . .



Christian student union .. .

A world
where free­
dom, love,
hope and
faith are
the build­
ing blocks
of society.
It is a
world that
needs only
those who
wish to give
of them­
selves for,
through
giving, we
find Peace of mind-the quality obtained through
ourselves. Christian fellowship



























r~

I
r

' f

Sharing with others one’s innermost thoughts and feelings. Steve Cox, vice president; Gail Holland, secretary; Larry Purdom,
president.





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Bill Rogers, Ricki McCracken, Beth Gibson, Chad Smith, JoeDon Carter, Wanda
Blankenship, Gail Heron, Cindy Halbrook, Gay Lynn Joiner, Charlotte Pearce, Abstractions become realities.
Debbie Reed













life is the art

of drawing


without an eraser



art club .. .

Art is sometimes called "a creative effort of which the
well-springs lie in the spirit." As well as having relaxing
advantages, the different artistic activities allow a student
to find new and better ways to express himself.







JoeDon Carter, president, Ricki McCracken, reporter, Gay Lynn
Joiner, project chairman, Charlotte Pierce, s ec r et ar y , Karen
Turner, vice-president




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sometimes we forget


that the questions

we ask

are our own . . .



key club .. .

Service gone unnoticed does not lose its original
intention. This group, sponsored by the Kiwanis
Club, takes interest in a responsibility for duties
which they perform with the best intentions for
their school and its inhabitants.















(L to R) Chuck Mann, David Sims, James Daves, Tom James, Mark Johns






















(L to R) Martin Potter, David White, David Crews, Paul
Glenn Tittle









(L to R) Dan Lippe, Jim Sims, Gary Scott, Jim England








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and can only be

answered by us










industrial cooperative training .. .

To learn, and then to practice what we
have learned is one of the most important
faults of life while practice sometimes falls
short of making perfect, the members of
the Industrial Cooperative Training came
one step closer to perfection each day.









Officers—Otis Bledsoe—Vice President, Julie Cree—Secretary, Gordon Sul-
lins-President, Janet McNutt—Reporter, Daina Davis—Treasurer, Carolyn
Kelly—C h a p I a i n, Dianne McFarlin—Parliamentarian, John Goodman—
Sponsor


































0
Rindy Adams, Otis Bledsoe, Harvey Blount, Gloris Borders, Christal Brandes, Lon Burnett, Julie Cree, Lynn Cobb, Ronnie
Coleman, Larry Cotten, Julie Cree, Daina Davis, Ray Edwards, Jerry Geers, Dean Jackson, Carolyn Kelly, Alan Kerley, Bennie
Kerr, Dianne McFarlyn, Gayen McKenzie, Janet McNutt, Bennie Moosher, James Rix, Gordon Sullins, Dale Wade, Jerry
Wilkerson, Nelson Wood, Eddie Yeates

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we are all

a little worried



about our future • • •






distributive education .. .

A club to assist the students who are training on the job
for their careers. This organization must learn to be respon­
sible and dependable in order to become a part of the
business world.








Officers-Paul Lawrence—Chaplain, Karen Farmer-Parliamenta­
rian, Arlene Dalton-Reporter, Cheryl Graves-President.Quatia
Couch-Historian, C o n n i e Bates—Treasurer, Donna Reese—
Secretary, Cliff Owen—Sponsor







































D.E.-2—Arends, Kenneth Arends, Randall Bailey, John Bailey, Connie Bates, Richard Berger, Frank Bolton, Edwin
Bond, Shirley Cook, Quatia Couch, Dickie Crawford, Arlene Dalton, Karen Farmer, Cheryl Graves, Eddie Hall, Sally Han­
sen, Ronald Hanway, Alan Harry, Dudley Haynie, Marie Haynie, Michael Hicks, Johnny Hubbard, David Humphrey,
Frank Johnson, Ronald Kimbrell, Paul Lawrence, Michael Long, Rebecca Mosely, Lynn Norman, Joe Ramirez, Donna
Reese, Melvin Riddle, Geneva Routh, William Stevie, Cynthia Tanner, Vickie Teague, Danny VanMeter, Stephanie Wiley