1983 Laurel County High School

LAUREATE A TOUCH OF

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Volume XIII THE BEST

Laurel County Contents

High School Theme 2-16
London, Royalties 18-22
Sports 24-60

Kentucky Faculty 62-77
Seniors 80-105
108-148
Jill Brown, Editor Underclassmen

Debbie Bowling" Extra Curricular 150-234
Index 235-238
. Adviser
" Ads 240-280

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Jan Bowling
1982 Football Queen

Veronica Watkins 1982 Miss LCHS

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1983 BASKETBALL

Stacy Hale Gteg Smallwood ,I
Jeff Brown Brenda Logan
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Ricky Bowling
Charlotte Moore

Rodney Eversole Carla Brown Penny Maxey
Tracy Wyatt Robbie Ledington Mike Johnson

Kim Allen Tracy Brockman Sonya Gregory
David de la Pena' Mitch Howard Derek Greer

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HOMECOMING QUEEN

Lisa Bales Pauline Cowan
Mike Durham Paul Andrews

Pauline Cowan
Paul Andrews

Teresa Lanham Pauline Cowan
Devan Maggard Paul Andrews

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It was a memorable day for Veronica Watkins and the FFA

Club, when the exciting news was revealed that the new

Miss L.C.H.S. was a junior. We would just like to con-

gratulate Veronica and everyone else for their hard work

and great lalent. CO GRATULATIO S VERO ICA!

Victory well won! •

Veronica Watkins

Sonya Rose Katrina Bowling

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OUR YEAR IN SPORTS

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Girls Region and District Champs

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Paul Became a Kentucky Wildcat

Glenn Polly is named football coach

Coach Bell Resigns Football team struggles to )-9

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a look at our season past

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Baseball Cards 1983 District Champs

John Carmack Named ALL-STATE Basketball Cards Upset in District
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This was an excellent year for sports in Laurel Coun-
ty. Both the baseball team and the girls basketball
team won their district title; with the girls winning the
region and going on to the state. The track team got
some impressive performances by Chuck Stuber and
Margaret Bruner, Margaret who was only a junior
made it to the state and will be back next year to show
her talent. The boys Tennis team lost only one match
this season and both boys and girls tennis teams
placed entries in the regionals. In golf Mark Wyann
missed going to the state by only one stroke. All of this
years news was not pleasant as we saw Coach Bell
resign under the adversity of a losing year.

Southpaw Jeff Lewis Hurls No-hitter in First District Showing Eighth grade sensation Kelly Smith made the All-District. Region, and State Tourney teams.

Claiborne loses first match in two years Bruner Places in State Track

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CROSS

COUNTRY

Cross country is the little known group of
athletes who brave the weather and rugged
terrain for personal glory. This is one of
the most challenging of the sporting events
our school offers. Scheduling made it im-
possible for us to get a picture of the com-
petitors, but we would like to recognize
these competitors.

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1982 LAUREL COUNTY ...

BOTTOM ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: MARK IRVIN, DWIGHT GREEN, LANCE BURNER, BARRY PARSONS, ROB SETTLES, DARREN ROBI SO ROD

LONG, MARTY VANATTER, DANNY JACKSON, BRIAN HIGGINS, JEFF HOUSTON, GARY McCOWAN, TOMMY SEARS, JAMIE DEES, ROW 2 COACH
K. BELL, COACH SHERMAN, MIKE MORRIS, GREG SMALLWOOD, DANNY LEWIS, JEFF LEWIS, DAVID del. PENA, GARY CARSON, RICHARD CRrs.
MOND, JEFF KARR, DAVID ADAMS, RICK BAKER, DOUG BEGLEY, IVAN REED, PAUL McCREIGH, COACH HULETT, COACH WATERS, COACH

KEEN, RONNIE SMITH, QUINTON McWHORTER, RODNEY KUHL, PHILLIP SEARCY, RICK PROFFIT, JOHN CARMACK, WAYNE KIRBY. DOUG

DAVIS, ROBERT FIELDS, STEVE MARCOM, JACKIE ADAMS, BILL AUSTIN, W. P. PRIUTT, BRIAN REAMS, DON WHITE, COACH CHARLIE BELL,

ISREAL APIER, JACK RILEY, JIMMY EVANS, GREG REYNOLDS, EALR ROBINSON, JOE MITCHELL, DANNY ORR, KELLY COLLIER, BARRY
BLAIR, GREG HUFF, DEVAN MAGGARD, TODD MAGGARD, JOE SMITH, DA VE McNULTY, BRIAN HAMMOCK, SCOTT TYREE, CHUCK STUBER

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CARDINAL FOOTBALL

QUARTERBACK SWEEP Gary Carson on the keeper.

This was a tough season for Laurel County football players and
fans. Bad breaks and one of Kentucky's toughest schedules led to a
disappointing J win 9 loss record. Even after the season ended, the
trouble continued as head coach Charlie Bell resigned. The Car-
dinals were not lacking in effort, they gave every game their best
shot. A change in coaches and a fine group of upcoming freshmen
will provide an optimistic outlook on next year's team. We still back
the Cards all the way!

DOUG BEGLEY UP THE MIDDLE LANCE BURNER GOES DOWN

A TOUCH OF ...

COACH BELL DISAGREES DOUG BEGLEY ON THE CARRY

It is easy for a team to deal with a winning
season but the trials and hardships of a los-
ing season are often a struggle. This year's
Cardinal team had to withstand the pres-
sure of criticism due to their season.
Despite all controvery, the Cardinals gave
their all. Even to the best competition in
the state the team showed sportsmanship
and an excellent attitude were exhibited.
Laurel Co. is proud of the efforts of the
1982 football cardinals. They truly
possessed "A Touch of Pride."

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BAD CALL! CARDINAL DEFENSE
STRONG PASS RUSH

Next years Cardinal football team will notice a major
cbange in their ranks. Troubled with controversy
Head Coach Charles Bell handed in his resignation.
The 1983-84 Cardinal team will be instructed by
Glenn Polly. Most of the Cards played under Coach
Polly at Laurel County Junior High and look forward

to next season.

While at the Junior High Coach Polly had several
outstanding seasons; including the number one rated
ninth grade team in Kentucky last season.

Strong new talent and a winning attitude should
provide a vastly improved record next season. We wish
Glenn Polly the best of luck as new head coach and
best wishes also go to Coach Bell, a fine coach and
person greatly admired by his players and students.
Most of all, to the Cardinal football team a champion-
ship season in 1983.

AROUND THE END Finally a chance to rest

A TOUCH OF • • • Mrs. Betty White - Sponsor

BELIEF

he Laurel County Football Statisticians, favorably known as
Charlie's Angels, were very important to the football team.

hese girls not only supported the team, but also, aided in bet-
ter upkeep of statistics. This was unfortunately, the last year
or the statisticians. They will be missed by the football team
very much. Coach Charlie Bell made some last comments on
the girls, who were sponsored by Betty White. Kim Byrley -

he teams biggest supporter, very enthusiastic and
professional.
Diane Day - Always dependable.
Margaret Bruner - The UWit" of the team, a great angel.
Tiffany Claiborne - A "true" angel, always dependable and
supportive.
Rhonda Floyd - Always reliable and full of pep.
Charlotte Green - the epitomy of enthusiasm.
Gladys Evens - Very lady-like
Teresa Smith - Mature for her age.

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Tiffany Claiborne - Junior • Rhonda Floyd - Junior

Gladys Evens - Sophomore Teresa Smith - Sophomore

Diane Day - Senior Charlotte Green - Junior

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BOYSJV

KNEELING: Rick Bowling, Dean Gray, Bill Brock, Lindsey Patton. STA DING: Coach Charles Broughton. Jeff Brown. Scott Carrol, Abe Sasser. Carl Clonts, Kevin Mar-
cum. Dafrin Reed, Steve Horn, Coach Harris.

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KNEELING: Manager James Goldsberry, Eddie McKinney, Craig Fischer, John Baker, Randall Jackson, Mike Bowling, Manager Steve Vanover; STANDING: Head Coach
Charles Broughten. Scott Carrol, Robbie Hatcher, Charles Andrews, Derrin Hale, Lee Proffit, Paul Andrews, Todd Bearup, Steve Marcum.

After an outstanding season of wins and losses, Laurel County
was upset in the first round of the District Tournament by a
strong Somerset team. Despite the disappointing loss to
Somerset this year's Laurel County Basketball team proved to
everyone there are outstanding athletes in this area. Last year's
State Championship team graduated six key players including
four starters. Even with these losses the Cardinals had an ex-
cellent team ranked as high as number in Kentucky. Con-
gratulations to the Cardinals on another outstanding season
and for strengthening the basketball tradition in the area.

Next year's Cardinal team will also be hampered by gradua-
tion of five players including three starters who will be receiv-
ing their diplomas. This will open the way for new players and
prospects to build a name for themselves and the team wearing
the red and white of the Laurel County Cardinals.

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THE DOCTOR GOOD ADVICE PAUL IN ACTION

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Randall Jackson Derrin Hale

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Eddie McKinney Todd Bearup Scott Carrol

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1982-83 LADY

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Front Row, Amy Reed Mgr., Cindy Patton, Mgr., Missey Reed, Lisa Gray, Stephanie Moore, Beverly Byrd, Susan Hayes, Janet Jackson, Beth Crabtree, Darlene White, Terri
Stuber, Carla Brown, Mgr. Second Row, Coach Roy Bowling, Donna Poynter, Lisa Jones,

Connie Irvin, Jan Garland, Missy Andrews, Holly James, Marla Trosper, Babbi White, Pat Parsley, Kelli Smith, Kathy Parrott. Elizabeth Cupp, Coach Rex Fredericks

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CARDINALS

Kelly Smith Jan Garland

Pat Parsley

Bobby While Melissa Andrews
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Marla Trosper Holly James Connie Irvin

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Lisa Jones Stephanie Moore

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Beverly Byrd Janet Jackson Lisa Gray

Coach Bowling and Coach Fredricks Susan Hayes

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Smith for Two Up Missy!

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RIGHT ON. • • • • • • • • • • • • • . TRACK

One of the schools leading athletes this year was girls track star
Margrel Bruner. Margaret was the only member of the Laurel
County girls or boys track teams to score in the regional meet.
Margarel's regional showing was good enough to win her a
showing at the state track meet. The state was held in Lex-
ington where Bruner took sixth place in the 3200 meter (two
mile) run, but she failed to place in the one mile event.
~largaet will return next year to once again take a shot at the
state track title.

This years track team thrived on youth, not one of the girls
track team members will be lost to graduation. The
underclassmen will build a strong base for future track season.
With the entire team back we should see a strong track team
next season. Congratulations to Margret Bruner for bringing
notoriety to this area and good luck to the entire team on a fine
season to come.

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RIGHT ON. • • • • • • • • • • • • • . TRACK

The most noticeable characteristic of
this years track team was the youth
of its members. There were only
three seniors on this years squad;
Rick Baker, Robert Fields, and
Chuck Stuber. Chuck was the only
member of the boys track team to

reach the regionals. In the region

Chuck placed sixth against some of
the states leading sprinters. ext
years track team will feature basical-
ly the same faces, with some ex-
cellent young talent rising through
the ranks. Congratulations to Coach
Keen and the track team on another
fine season.

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CARDINAL GOLFERS

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Coach RAY Vater, Frank Neeley, Mark Wyan, Joel Prichard, Robie Hatcher, Jeff Brown, Bill Slusher, Rodney Kuhl. There were several girls on this years team but they were
not available for pictures.

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This years Cardinal golf team enjoyed ,

another winning season. The season ended

with a record of 8 losses 10 wins and I tie.
They placed fourth in the Hazard Invita-
tional Tourney and fifth in Middlesboro.
The only golfers to receive medalist honors
were Joel Prichard with three, and Mark
Wyann with two. Mark Wyann only
missed going to the state by one stroke.

"JUST A Susan Sharpe was the only girl to see tournament action this year.
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ROW 1: Brian Reams, James Goldsberry, Bill Brock, Rodney Eversole, Rob Ledington, Steve Vanover, Mark Wells. Row 2: Coach Keith Morgan, Lindsey Patton, Rick
Johnson, Jeff Lewis. Jeff Neal, Eddie McKinney, Jim Daly, Kevin Root.

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ASEBALL

ROW 1: Pat Murphy, Danny Mays, Frank Perino, John Nolan. Tim Eversole. Rodney Hibbitts, Chalie Brown. ROW 2: Mike Riddel, Robbie Hale, Rick Proffit, Scott Sears,

Kevin Fields. Mike Storms, Coach G. J. Smith.

TRADITION

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