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Essex High School Tappahannock, Virginia Volume 6

Bicentennial Monuments of Essex County

Elmwood, built in 1774

Brooke’s Bank, built in 1731

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After the abolition of slavery there were two groups of people with separate schools.

. . . Once separated; now united to build a better country and a better community.

In this Bicentennial year the students at Essex High are proud of the fact that these two groups were once divided and are now working together and sharing ideas . . .

Working together

United we stand

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... 6 .... 7 . 11 . 26 .. 33 . 35 . 56 . 89 .. 96 .97 125

CONTENTS

Dedication

Administration

Student Life

Senior Casuals

Last Will & Testament

Organizations

Classes

Faculty

Cafeteria & Custodian Staff

Sports

Advertisements

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DEDICATION

In tribute to an exemplary teacher, the Odyssey Staff of 1975-1976, dedicates this year's annual to Mrs. Luretha Harris. A teacher in the true sense of the word, she has guided innumerable students through the paths of literature, which are parallel to those of life. Giving us our future trades, the tools which lie in the mechanics of our language, she has prepared many different kinds of people for many different walks of life, and prepared us to walk together.

ADMINISTRATION

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Administration

G. Newton DeShazo Principal

William B. Gresham Assistant Principal

George E. Johnson Assistant Principal

Howard E. Wainwright Assistant Superintendent

Walter A. Harrow Superintendent

James H. Cary Assistant Superintendent

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Elizabeth Kickler Joyce Johnson

Clerical Staff

Debra Clarke

Charlotte Culpeper

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TEACHERS’ AIDES

Doris Samuels

MEDIA TECHNICIAN

Howard White

PSYCHOLOGIST

Frank Rixey

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STUDENT LIFE

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HOMECOMING QUEENS

Paige Mundie Bertina Harris

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Homecoming ’75-76 was the most exciting display of spirit seen at Essex. The week began with selling links to the spirit chain and purple and gold day. Fifties day was a tremendous success with members of the student body and faculty dressing in the styles of the fifties. This was an amusing first at EHS. The cheerleaders with the help of the FFA and community leaders, sponsored a bonfire Thursday night, which promoted school spirit for the up coming game. Friday saw Essex High School in a chaos as students worked on their floats and prepared for the pep rally. Friday afternoon the cheerleaders announced a tie in spirit between the Juniors and Seniors. There were more than 15 floats entered in the parade. The Art Class took first place followed by the Sophomores in second. Honorable Mention went to the NHS and the Newspaper.

The weather proved to be perfect for the game between the Essex Trojans and the W & L Eagles. The Trojans were able to pull off the first homecoming victory for the Trojans with a scene of 8 to 6. During the half time activities Paige Mundie and Bertina Harris were crowned Homecoming Queens.

The Junior girls won the powder puff football game by forfeit.

The mood was set for the Homecoming Dance which was held in the cafeteria. Hobbitten Bridge from Richmond provided the music for the Dance. All in All Homecoming at Essex was a tremendous success.

John Eaton crowns Paige Keith Cooke embraces Bertina

ACTIVITIES

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HOMECOMING PARADE

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WORKING

TOGETHER

And this is before the game

Where is them reindeer?

SPORTS PREVIEWS

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President, Robert Pratt

Secretary, Bertina Harris

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Robert Pratt

Linda Swinson

Kevin Lankford, Brad Norton, Lindsey Booher, Jimmy Harmon, Johnny Lanier

Mary Alyce Sill, Dick Bergquist, Patty Howard

Paige Mundie, Joanne Doane

Terri Reinhardt, Marilyn Young

Andrea Johnson

Robert Jones, Jill Connellee

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Alphonzo Smith, |ohn Eaton, Steve Johnson

Tommy Wyatt

Keith Cooke

Donna Sylva

Edward Hayes

Linda Corbin, Diane Clarke

Chris Harrison

Joyce Pratt

Janice Hayes, Tina Parson, Beverly Bowens

Barry Blagmon

Terry Bryant

William Harris

Larry Roane

Nick Brizendine

Doretta Hickman

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Perry Wormley, Michael Gibson

Chris Landrum

Marie Ashlock

Marie Noel

Jett Greenstreet

Roger Hundley, Alvin Manning, Nathan Gaines

Mary Roane

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

I, Patricia Allen, leave ‘The Man” to Robbie Johnson, ‘‘The Money” to Mary Jo Owen and my seat in French class to whoever can stand it for three years and still be sane.

I, Marie Ashlock, leave all my ability to my sister Floretta and my cousin Debra Pratt and my friend Peggy Gardner to keep up the good work with the men.

I, Richard Bergquist, leave Essex High School a lot more “Mary” than when I came.

I, Barry Blagmon, leave my baseball number, 24, to anyone who can handle it under pressure,

I, Beverly Marie Bowens, being of sound, mind and body, leave my ability to play a musical instrument to anyone who wants it.

I, Nick Brizendine, leave my ears to my followers, and hope they work better for them than they did for me. I, Andy Brooks, leave my seat in Mary’s class to any worthy student and I leave behind only the women I can’t persuade to go with me.

I, Terry Bryant, leave my temper to anyone who thinks they can lose it more than I have in my five years at Essex High. I doubt it. Mr. Jones doesn’t count.

1, Darlene Byrd, will my swell personality and sweet ways to Annette Lee and Kathie Fauntleroy. Good luck in the class of 77.

I, Dianna Garneal, am leaving to “Packett”.

I, Diane Glarke, leave my fun and pleasure to my brother Stanley, for the oncoming years he has to face at Essex High School.

I, Linda Gorbin, being of sound mind and body leave to Ronald Burrell my seat in the Senior class, and to Robin Gorbin and Wanda Holmes my ability to not talk about people and get along.

I, Terry Gorbin, leave my spot on the Varsity to Robert Muse and my Trojan spirit to who ever needs it the most.

I, Hazel Darby, will my ability to my sister, Darlene, to stay on the right track and to continue doing her best in everything.

I, Douglas Davis, leaves after 12 years of English and I ain’t never gonna forget it.

I, Sarah Dixon, gladly leave EHS hoping that W.D., D.B., G.G., S.G., and the rest of the school’s D-Y-N-O-M- I-T-E people leave and feel as I did.

I, Jo Ann Doane, leave my stall in the bathroom to Robin Watkins.

I, Gynthia A. Fields, leave my speed to anyone who can catch me when 1 leave.

I, Nathan Gaines, will my two hazel eyes to Gale Holmes, for they will be always watching over her.

1, Michael David Gibson, leave Essex High with the thought in mind that I have learned something that I can benefit from in life.

1, Joanna Green, leave my place in the senior class to my cousin, Melinda Gardner.

I, Jimmy Harmon, leave my library seat to Neil “Ghopper” Norton in hopes he will enjoy it as much as 1 have.

I, Bertina Gelestine Harris, Thank God that I have lived to see my day come and will my number sweet 14 to my sisters Ella and Nimmie hoping one of them will use it as much as I did.

I, William Harris, Jr., am thankful that I am graduating with the class of ’76 and leave my drawing and drum talent to my brother Micheal.

I, Katherine Hayes, leave EHS gladly.

I, Doretta Hickman, leave D.H., F.A., and M.L. my basketball and softball suit hoping that someday they will become what I am. Doubting they can divide them into 3 equal parts.

I, Ronald Hickman, leave my very popular hands to my brother Perry, hoping that he can keep the heat on them that I had. Believe me they were smoking.

I, Patricia Howard, leave my perfect attendence record to Mr. Jones in hopes that he will follow my example in years to come.

I, Andrea Johnson, leave loving to “Cooke".

I, Diane Johnson, will my ability to leave class frequently but get my work done on time to Button, Buck, and Buffy.

I, Frankie Johnson, leave my outstanding trumpet playing and my pleasing personality to my brothers Tony and Corey.

I, Paulette Johnson, leave C.C. to V.R. hoping that she will take good care of him and I also leave my seat in the senior class to my sisters Arlene and Millicent and my adopted brother Jermaine.

I, Edward Lee Kyte, leave Essex, hoping that someday, salt and pepper won’t be regarded as different but as a good combination.

I, Johnny Lanier, leave for the Promised Land.

I, Paige Mundie, leave Robin Baughan my Scamp and cooler hoping that she will keep it as full as I did.

I, Evelyn Nelson, leave Essex High School with a cheerful smile, hoping and praying that S.N., D.V., P.G., S.V., and the rest of the school’s D-Y-N-O-M-I-T-E people leave and feel as I did. (Thank God)

I, Jean Marie Noel, leave all my Love to Spencer, and the Noel’s tradition to Cherly in hopes that she won’t make a mess of it.

I, Patricia Parker, leave my ability to be good at all times and not cutting up to Frances, Jo Ann, Peggy, Nancy, and Sandra.

I, Tina Parson, leave to any poor, unfortunate, my seat in ANY Algebra I Class, and hope they have the “luck” I did.

I, Joyce Pratt, will my ability to my cousins, Juanita, Flornett to keep up the good work with the guys.

I, Robert Pratt, leave Essex with hopes to someday return to become principal, putting Mr. DeShazo out of work.

I, Terri Reinhardt, leave my seat in Miss Collins class and my place on the yearbook to Sharon Wilder hoping she can make it through her senior year sanely!

I, Mary Roane, leave my ability to be good at all times to Sylvian and Barbara.

I, Charlene Rollins, leave my ability of quick thinking in times of trouble to Nancy Taylor, Francis Robinson and Joanne Haile.

I, Geraldine Rollins, will my ability to learn how to control my temper to anyone who needs it and leave my seat in French class to Brenda McGuire.

I, “The Janitor”, leave my ability to “clean up” to anyone who may need it.

I, Arlene Scott, will my ability of staying out of trouble and being prompt for class to my niece, Garolyn Stewart.

I, Mary Alyce Sill, came to Essex High School as one of the Bobbsie twins and leave as one of the Three Musketeers.

I, Sharon Smith, will my seat in band class to Estelle Smith and Phyllis Young and my special thanks to God who has enabled me to graduate one year earlier at the age of 16.

I, Linda Swinson, leave my ability to sneak out of French class to anyone who needs it.

I, Donna, came as Sylva and leave to become Sanders.

I, Dorothy Taylor, leave my ability in sewing to my sister Ida and hope she does as well as I did.

I, David Tignor, leave my membership in the FFA to some future boy or girl who will try to be a good member, and most of all I leave all the opportunities that Essex High School has to offer to someone who will take advantages of them.

I, Robert Tresco, leave EHS with out my screw driver which I leave to L.G.S. in hopes that she won’t have to use it.

I, Richard Volante, leave my good luck in Tennis to Jimmy Slaughter.

I, David Paul Williams, Will my ability to stay out of trouble to Hunter Pitts.

I, Perry Wormley, leave hoping 1 can forget all the boring times before they affect my mind permanently, my great ability to play trombone and sax, and my nickname “Worm” to anyone that “Gan” control or master it as I.

I, Frank Worrell, hereby leave Essex High being smarter than what I was when I started.

I, Marilyn Michelle Young, leave all my yearbook worries to Andoria Henry and Lennette Gaines.

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ORGANIZATIONS

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SCA DOES BETTER THAN EVER

This year the members of the SCA undertook several activities to enhance the school life at Essex. The annual presentation of the Homecoming Queens and the Homecoming Dance were a great success. The halftime presentation was preceded by an event that hasn’t been held for several years. Miss Davis, our art teacher, put together with the aid of the SCA a Homecoming Parade displaying many floats from various local organizations and businesses. The Homecoming princesses also rode in the parade. The Homecoming Dance held the next night also proved to be successful. Overall the Homecoming week activ- ities were an enjoyable program. The SCA also spon- sored a food drive which provided several needy families with a little extra for Thanksgiving. We also displayed a float in the Christmas Parade with the cooperation of the Essex Department of Parks and Recreation. Presently the SCA is engaged in revising the Student Handbook which contains various school regulations, school chants, and clubs. There are sev- eral other issues that we hope to enact that will improve the SCA and make it more active in the years to come.

L to R; T. Raduenz — Secretary; P. [ohnson — Treasurer; M. Young — Vice-Pres; E. Kyte — Pres.

SCA Representatives

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society is an organization of Jr. and Sr. students that have shown out- standing scholarship, lead- ership, character and service. Members are elected each year by the faculty.

This year the members man- ned booth at Lowery’s Restau- rant to collect for the Cystic Fibrosis “Breath of Life” cam- paign. They also sponsored a float in the Homecoming Pa- rade that received Honorable Mention.

L to R; Terri Reinhardt — Secretary; Russell Owens — Treasurer; Johnny Lanier — President; Douglas Davis — Vice President.

1st row L to R; E. Kyte; A. Smith; T. Reinhardt; R. Volante; R. Pratt; 2nd row L to R; R. Owens; J. Lanier: D. Davis.

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FFA - A FUTURE FOR AMERICA

OFFICERS: F. Worrell — Reporter; D. Bareford — Sentinel; S. Cooke — Treasurer; A. Brooks — President; J. Clarke — Vice President; L. Greenwood — Secretary.

ASSISTANT OFFICERS: G. Banks — Reporter; M, Carneal — Secretary; J. Rice — Treasurer; D. Baughan — President; S. Brooks — Vice President; W. Lane — Sentinel.

The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of high school students of vocational agriculture. The purpose of the FFA is to prepare lead- ers for tomorrow’s agriculture. The Essex FFA chapter is trying to meet these goals by involving its members in a wide area of activities. These activities include the judging contest such as: Forestry Farm Mechanics, Rifle Shooting, Parliamentary Proce- dure, Crops, Public Speaking, and Tractor Driving. The chapter also pro- vides recreational activities, which in- cludes a recreation night twice a month, plus summer activities. Also the FFA chapter is involved in activi- ties which are beneficial to the com- munity and surrounding areas.

Each year the Essex FFA Chapter takes a group of members to the State FFA Convention in Blacksburg, Va., to help develop their understanding of the FFA and its functions. While there, the members also participate in the judging contest and receive awards which they have won during the year for their work.

We hope that by having a successful year, the Essex FFA Chapter can prove that FFA is a strength ... A Future for America.

FORESTRY JUDGING TEAM: K. Thomas, F, Worrell, S. Cooke, J. Swinson, M. Carneal.

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FUTURE HOMEMAKERS FOCUS ON FAMILIES

To improve personal, family, and community living both now and in the future is the overall goal of the Future Homemakers of America, the National organization of students studying home economics in junior and senior high schools.

The Essex FHA Chapter selected as its emphasis for the year, “Family Focus, 1776-1976," with emphasis on the traditions, values, ideals, and experiences that have sustained families. In addition to chapter programs, class discussions, displays, individual and community projects, the program of work emphasis was developed through the following program topics:

"Why the Bicentennial?”

“Families Foster Brotherhood”

“76 Family Yuletide Traditions”

“Building on the Past Looking to the Future"

“Educational Pursuits Families”

“Families Establish Roots"

(history of communities in county, artifacts, etc.)

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1st row L to R; A. Bundy -- Vice Pres; A. Hatton — Pres; J. Pollard — Vice Pres; Martha Lee ~ Secretary: 2nd row L to R; C, Pugh — Treasurer; J, Robb ~ Reporter; f. Pratt — Parliamentarian; D. Hickman -■ Historian; P. Gardner “ Songleader.

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HERO

L to R; Mrs. Dockery, Nathan Gaines, Gail Holmes, Annette Simms, Roxie Pollard. 2nd row — Arlene Scott, Mary Roane, Doretha Beverly, Diane Clarke, Valerie Wells, Diane Braxton, Charlotte Rich, Jeffrey Garnett. 3rd row — Joanna Green, Hazel Darby, Mary Lee, Emma Gray, Virgie Taylor, Queen Richardson, Juanita Bundy, Mrs. Bowens.

Home Economics Related Occupations chapters are a part of the national organization of FHA Heroers are students involved in a search for direction for a full and useful life. Through their interest in home economics and the jobs and careers related to this profession, they have become members of HERO, and program of class learning, chapter activities and job experiences. The specific goals of HERO chapters are to help individuals through the Oc- cupational Home Economics program to develop leadership ability, strengthen personal qualities, develop contacts with individuals and groups in the community who are associated with employ- ment, and to promote an appreciation for the world of work.

HERO students prepare lunch.

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FBLA

Sitting: D. Taylor, R. Vessels, A. Henry, G. Rollins, B. Harris, R. Baughan, S. Bishop, A. Dabney. 2nd row; J. Taylor, C. Acree, D. Clarke, J. Johnson, D. Gaines, V. Taylor, S. Wilder, K. Faunteroy, E. Nelson, T. Corbin, J. Robb, L. Gaines; 3rd row; A. Burrell, P. Johnson, G. Dabney, B. McGuire, A. Smith, R. Hickman, F. Beverly, S. Smith, E. Johnson, D. Young, D. Johnson, Mrs. Cannon.

The purpose of FBLA is to provide as an integral part of the instructional program additional opportunities for students in business and office education to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.

The nine specific goals of FBLA are to:

(1) Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

(2) Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

(3) Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.

(4) Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.

(5) Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.

(6) Encourage and practice efficient money management.

(7) Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.

(8) Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.

(9) Facilitate the transition from school to work.

CHESS CLUB

L. to R. — C. Robertson, R. Carlton, J. Slaughter, H. Edwards, L. Schools, R. Harper, S. Dishman, K. Tresco, R. Johnson, S. Swonk, T. Jones, Sponsor — Mr, Robertson.

LIBRARY STAFF

L. to R, — E. Johnson, D. Young, R. Pratt, S, Austin, T. White, C. Gibson, Mrs. Cary — Librarian, L. Greenwood, D. Clarke, J. Hayes, L. Schools, T, Parson, M. Owen, D. Overstreet.

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DECA

DECA participated in several activities during the year.

Some of the activities were collecting money for Jerry Lewis Telethon, promoted trade in Tappahannock on Radio, in Newspaper and with circulars, put a float in Homecoming parade, and put on a Shoplifting prevention program, DECA had two fund raising programs which were a DECA Sock Hop and Cookie Sale. They attended the Fall Rally at Stratford and took part in a Bicentennial Program. They received letters of congratulations from Gov. Godwin and Attorney General Andrew Miller, for promoting the shoplifting prevention program.

H. Pitts — Chaplin; N. Schools — Reporter; T. Bryant — Secretary; R. Harper — President; P. Mundie — Vice President; T. Corbin — Treasurer; J. Holmes — Parlimentarian.

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CREATIVE WRITING CLASS

First row L. to R. — K. Hayes, Mrs, johnson, F. Bowen, Second row — T. Corbin, T. Bryant — co-editor, D. Gayle, D. Carneal, Third row — L. Jackson, D. Bergquist, M. Sill, L. Roane, }. Doane, D. Sylva — co-editor.

The Creative Writing Class attempted to make the ’75 Trojans ’76 newspaper as informative and entertaining as possible to help keep each student at Essex High up to date on the activities occuring at our school. With a working body of classmates, Mrs. Johnson helped the class bring out their inner scholastic skills and by doing so, helped the group to create the school newspaper and the literary magazine.

We the new students of the first Creative Writing Class only hope that this year’s publications will inspire those who will take this course to follow in our footsteps and experience the joy of writing creatively.

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BON VOYAGE

Eddie Kyte Tammy Taylor David Headley Buttons Johnson Mark Fruend

Robin Watkins Brad Norton Sharon Williams Monte Gladding Sharon Wilder

Kevin Lankford Robin Beale Della Sue Watkins Keith Cooke

Donna Gayle Jimmy Slaughter Susan Sherwood Scott Forshaw Mary Jo Owen

Colville Hutchinson Marsha McDaniel Carter Robertson Raynell Vessels Debbie Ellers

Miss Nancy Davis Mr. William Dockery Mrs. Shirley Johnson

These Students toured parts of Italy, France, and Switzerland during their Spring Vacation. This gave them an opportunity to see how others lived.

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TROJAN’S BAND

The band members are; Flutes — B. Bowens, L. Schools, J. Butler, D. Allen, V. Holmes, B. Alcock, T. Carson, D. Schroder, Clarnets — E. Smith, S. Smith, S. Bryant, P, Young, G. McGuire, A. Simms, A. Johnson, L. Hence, C. Acree, K. Fauntleroy, S. Clay, L. Smith, P. Johnson, J. Bowens, S. Bryant, M. Noel, Saxophones — B. Blagmon, G. Blagmon, T. Carson, C. Cary, L. Carey, W. Lane, R. Young. Horns — D. Bryants, M. Gilbert, Trumpets — M. Gibson, A. Smith, S. Johnson, J. Bailey, M. Kelly, J. Barett, P. Pitts, B. Almarode, Trombones — R. Burell, P. Wormley, R. Martin, R. Hickman, S. Fauntleroy, R. Rollins, M. Redman, D. Allen, A. Pollard, 1. Harris, Tuba — T. Pratt, Percussion — C. Frith, W. Harris, A. Narris, D. Longbreak. Color Guards — J. Adams, V. Taylor, R. Baughan, S. Wilder, J. Adams, P. Taylor. Instructor — Mr. H. Rippeon

The Essex Trojan Band has become one of the best instrumental groups in the area. The size has grown to 60 members, with a 12 member Honor Guard. In 1975 the band traveled to Winchester, Va. to participate in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The Trojan Band was selected as the OFFICIAL'S BAND in the National Tobacco Festival in Richmond. The Band participated in many local and area parades and performed Pre-Game and Half-time shows at the Football and Basketball games. The Band members are especially proud of their new full dress uniforms which were purchased this year by the Band Booster Club, Band students, and the School Board. They are presently making plans to attend the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1977.

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Drum Major and Majorette ~ Marvin Redman and Debbie Stalnaker

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First row — left to right, A. Rhines, D. Hence, S. Frith, T. Reinhardt, S. Jeter, D. Worrell, T. Parson, C. Morris, Second row — C. Blagmon, C. Rollins, S. Hammond, E. Johnson, C. Fauntleroy, B. Byrd, C. Frith, L. Greenwood, Director D. Dickenson.

THE CHORALE

The Chorale gives students who enjoy singing a chance to become familiar with part singing — to explore a wide variety of music and to perform before various groups.

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Classes

PATRICIA LYNN ALLEN Mgr. Girls Track — 2: Newspaper Feature Editor — 3; Newspaper Assistant Editor — 4; FHA — 1,2; SCA Rep. — 4; Color Guard — 2; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Who's Who; French Club; Yearbook — 4,5; NEDT Award — 3

MARIE ASHLOCK Softball; FHA; Heros Vice-Pres.

BARBARA SUE AUSTIN

RICHARD KENT BERGQUIST Newspaper — Advertising — 5

FLOYD McKinley beverly, jr

BARRY DONNELL BLAGMON J.V. Baseball — 2, 3; Varsity Baseball — 4, 5; Track — 2, 3, 4; FFA — 1, 2, 3; Student Patrol — 3, 4; Band — 3, 4, 4

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LINDSAY EDWARD BOOHER Trans. 1973; Varsity Football ~ 3, 4, 5; Cap. — 5; Varsity Basketball -- 4, 5; Varsity Baseball — 4, 5; J.V. Baseball — 3

BEVERLY MARIE BOWENS Band 3, 4, 5

DIANE MARIE BRAXTON

FRANKLIN SHEARWOOD BRIZENDINE, JR

J.V. Baseball — 2; Varsity Baseball — 3, 4, 5; Golf ~ 2, 5; Tennis — 5: Yearbook — 4, 5; J.V. Football -• 2; Varsity Football — 3, 4, 5; Who’s Who: French Club: Class Rep. - 4; SCA Rep. - 1, 2, 3

KENNETH ANDREW BROOKS SCA Vice-Pres. — 4; FFA Reporter — 3, 4; FFA Pres. — 5: Varsity Football — 4, 5; Who’s Who — 5

JAMES BROWN

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THERESA KAY BRYANT

FHA - 1, 2; SCA Rep. - 2, 3; Newspaper

— 4: Newspaper Co-Editor — 5: Class Pres. — 4; ESSA — 4; DECA Secretary — 5; Class Treasurer — 5; Yearbook Tri-Editor

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JUNITA BUNDY

ARLENE BURRELL

FRANCES DARLENE BYRD

FBLA Treasurer — 5; FHA — 1, 2, 3; DECA

- 3; SCA Rep. - 2, 3

LARRY WINSTON CAREY

DIANNA LYNN CARNEAL SCA Rep. — 1; J.V. Cheerleader — 2; FHA — 1, 2: Majorette — 3, 4; DECA — 4; Newspaper — 5: Homecoming Princess — 1;

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CYNTHIA DIANE CLARKE

JULIAN CLARKE

LLOYD CLARKE

CONNIE JILL CONNELLEE FHA — 1; Majorette — 1; Society of Outstanding American High School Students — 4; Who’s Who; Student Honor and Conduct Board — 3; SCA Rep, — 2, 3, 5; Class Vice-Pres. — 5; Yearbook — 4, 5; Homecoming Princess — 5; French Club — 5; Senior Advisory Council — 5

WILLIAM KEITH COOKE DWAN CORBIN

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LINDA CAROLE CORBIN

FHA - 1, 2, 3. 4, 5; FBLA - 3, 4, 5; FFA -

4; Who's Who; Student Patrol — 4

TERESA CORBIN

TERRY ALEXANDER CORBIN J.V. Basketball — 3; DECA — 3; Photo Club; Auto Mech. — 4, 5; Varsity

Basketball — 4, 5

HAZEL DARBY

FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Hero — 5; Yearbook

ANDREA DAVIS DOUGLAS DAVIS

|.V. Baseball — 3; Varsity Football — 3; Varsity Baseball — 4, 5; FFA — 1, 2, 3; FFA Secretary — 3; FFA Parlimentary Team; NHS; Boys State

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SARAH DIXON

FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA — 5; Yearbook — 5 JO ANN DOANE

Track — 2, 3, 4, 5; Softball — 2, 3, 4; DECA — 4; FHA — 1; Choir — 1; French Tour Group — 4; Newspaper — 5

GREGORY DOUGHERTY JOHN WESLEY EATON

CYNTHIA FIELDS

Band — 1, 2, 3; FHA — 5; Basketball — 5; Softball — 3; J.V. Cheerleader — 2

NATHAN CARYLE GAINES Varsity Track — 2, 3; Mgr. J.V. Baseball — 3; Building Trades — 3, 4; FFA — 1, 2; Hero — 5

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JEFFERY GARNETT

JOSEPHINE GARNETT

LEE GARNETT DONNA GAYLE

MIGHAEL DAVID GIBSON

Band - 3. 4, 5: FFA - 1; SGA Rep. - 3;

Glass Treasurer — 4; Student Patrol — 3

ROBERT GRANT

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ALFRED GRAY

FAYLENE GRAY

JOANN PAIGE GREEN THOMAS JETER GREENSTREET

LEWIS GREENWOOD RUSSEL CRALLE HAMMACK

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JAMES TRACY HARMON j.V. Football — 1, 2; J.V. Baseball — 1, 2; Varsity Football — 3, 4, 5; Capt. — 5; Varsity Baseball — 3, 4, 5; Yearbook — 5; Tennis — 5; Track — 3, 5; Junior Class Rep.; French Class

BERTINA CELESTINE HARRIS FBLA Pres. — 5; Class Secretary — 5; SCA Rep. — 5; Basketball — 5; Varsity

Cheerleader — 4; FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; FBLA — 3, 4, 5; Newspaper — 4; Yearbook — 5; Band; Majorette; 4-H

WILLIAM CARL HARRIS J.V. Baseball — 1, 2; Basketball — 1; FHA — 4, 5; Choir; Band; Mgr. Varsity

Basketball — 3, 4

CHRISTOPHER ALFONSO HARRISON

EDWARD GILMOUR HAYES French Tour Group — 3; French Club — 5; Boys State — 1975; Class Rep. — 5; Yearbook — 4, 5; SCA Rep. — 3, 5; Who’s Who - 1975

JANICE BROOK HAYES

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KATHERINE ANNETTE HAYES

FHA - 1, 2, 3; DECA - 3, 4, 5; Newspaper

- 5

DORETTA LOE HICKMAN SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 3; Basketball — 3, 4, 5; Cap. - 5; Softball - 3, 4, 5; Cheerleader - 5; FHA — 3, 4, 5; Yearbook — 5; Choir — 1

RONALD WAYNE HICKMAN

Band - 2, 3, 4, 5; J.V. Baseball - 2, 3;

FBLA - 5; Track - 1, 2

ROGER HUNDLEY

PATRICIA ANN HOWARD J.V. Cheerleader — 1; SCA Rep. — 2; Majorette — 2; Color guard — 3; DECA — 5; Newspaper — 5; Yearbook — 5

LINWOOD JACKSON

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THERESA DIANE JOHNSON

FHA - 1, 2, 3; FBLA - 3, 4, 5; FBLA

Secretary — 5; Yearbook — 5

FRANKIE JOHNSON

Band - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Track - 2, 3, 5; J.V.

Football — 2; Varsity Basketball — 4, 5

PAULETTE LORETTA JOHNSON DECA; FBLA; FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Track; Class Secretary — 2

JOHN JONES

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ROBERT LEWIS JONES, JR

GEORGE STEVIE JOHNSON

WAYNE ROGERS JOHNSON

EDWARD LEE KYTE J.V. Football — 2; SGA Rep. — 3; NHS — 5; SCA Pres. — 5; French Club — 5; French Tour Group — 3, 5

CHRIS LANDRUM

JOHN MORTIMER LANIER, JR NHS Pres. - 5; Society of Distinguished American High School Students — 4; NECT - 3; Enrichment Programs - 4

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JOHN KEVIN LANKFORD

J.V. Football — 1, 2; J.V. Baseball — 2; Varsity

Football — 3, 4, 5

ALVIN MANNING

EMILY PAIGE MUNDIE SCA Rep. — 1, 4, 5; Track — 2, 4; FHA — 1, 2; FBLA — 4; Class Secretary — 4; DECA Vice Pres. — 5; Yearbook — 5; Homecoming Queen

ROSE MUSE

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MARIE NOEL

Track — 4; Band — 2, 3, 4, 5; Choir — 5

BRADLEY JONATHAN NORTON Track — 3, 4, 5; Tennis — 5; Yearbook — 5; Newspaper — 5; SCA Rep. — 4; French Club — 5; French Tour Group — 5

RUSSELL LOUIS OWENS, JR SCA Rep. — 5; Class Rep. — 4, 5; NHS — 5; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; NEDT Award — 3

PATRICIA ANN PARKER DECA - 3; FHA - 1, 2, 3

JOSEPH RUSSELL PARR, JR J.V. Football — 2; J. V. Baseball — 2; Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; DECA — 3, 4; FFA - 1. 2, 3, 4, 5

TINA MARIE PARSON

FHA — 2; SCA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics

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ROXIE MARLENE POLLARD

JOYCE PRATT

FHA — 1, 2, 3; Band — 3, 4: Choir

ROBERT ANTONIO PRATT SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. — 1, 5: Vice-Pres. — 2; SCA Officer — 3; Society of Distinguished High School Students; ESSA — 2; Forensics — 4, 5; NHS; Student Advisory Committee: Boy’s State: Yearbook — 5; Class Rep. — 4; French Club

MARION DARLENE RANSOME

TERRI LEIGH REINHARDT Trans. 1974: Yearbook — 4, 5; Tri-Editor — 5: NHS Secretary — 5; Girls State — 1975: SCA Rep. — 5

CHARLOTTE RICH FHA - 1, 2, 3; Hero - 4. 5

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LARRY MATTHEW ROANE Newspaper — 5

MARY ROANE

FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Hero - 5

CHARLENE MADENIA ROLLINS DECA - 3; FHA - 1, 2, 3

GERALDINE |UANITA ROLLINS FHA - 1. 2, 3; SCA Rep. 1; FBLA - 5; Yearbook — 3, 5.

LINWOOD ALTON SCHOOLS

I.V. Football; Varsity Football: Chess

Club

ARLENE SCOTT

FHA — 1, 2, 3; Hero; Yearbook — 4, 5

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MARY ALYCE SILL

SCA — Rep. — 2; J.V. Cheerleader — 1; Band — 2, 3; Colorguard — 1, 2;

Newspaper — 5; Yearbook — 5

SPURGEON ALPHONSO SMITH

SHARON MAXINE SMITH Beg. Band — 1; Adv. Band — 2, 3, 5; SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 3; J.V. Cheerleader; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader; FBLA — 5;

Yearbook — 5

LINDA ANN SWINSON FHA — 1, 2; J.V. Cheerleader — 2; Track team Mgr. — 2; Choir — 2; Photo Club — 3; Yearbook — 3, 4, 5; Newspaper — 3, 4; Forensics — 3, 4, 5; Class Rep. — 4, 5; Who’s Who; French Club

DONNA JEAN SYLVA Track - 2, 3, 4; FHA - 1, 2; DECA - 4; DECA Treasurer; Newspaper — 5; Co- editor; Homecoming Princess — 1, 2, 4; French Tour Group — 4; Softball — 4

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DOROTHY MAE TAYLOR

FBLA ~ 1, 2; FHA — 1, 2, 3; Occ. Clothing

— 1; Hero Treasurer; DECA

ROBERT ANTHONY TRESCO Track — 3

RALPH TAYLOR

DAVID WAYNE TIGNOR Track - 3; FFA - 1, 5; DECA - 3, 4

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DARYLE SPENCER WARE VALERIE JEANNETTE WELLS

RICHARD ANDREW VOLANTE, JR J.V. Baseball — 3; Golf — 4;

Rappahannock Community College Enrichment Program - 4: Tennis - 5; NHS - 5; Varsity Baseball - 5

DAVID PAUL WILLIAMS J.V. Football - 1, 2; MVP - Co-Cap. - 2; j.V. Baseball - 2: Golf - 2; Varsity Football - 3, 5; Varsity Baseball - 3, 5

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PERRY PAXTON WORMLEY Band — 3, 4, 5; J.V. Basketball — 1; FFA — 1; SCA Rep. — 1, 2, 4, 5: Class Vice-Pres. — 4; Varsity Basketball — 5; Student Patrol — 3, 4

MARILYN MICHELLE YOUNG SCA Vice-Pres. — 4; SCA Rep. — 1, 2; Class Rep. — 4; FAH - 1, 2, 3; Yearbook — 4; Tri-Editor — 5; 4-H; Newspaper — 3; Library Club — 1; French Club — 5

FRANKLIN EVERTTE WORRELL, JR FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Reporter — 5; Chess Club — 3

PICKETT THOMAS WYATT Cross Country — 2; FFA — 1

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Robert Franklin — President

Lorenzo Bundy — Vice-President

Monte Gladding — Secretary

Denyce Young — Treasurer

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JUNIORS

ONE STEP AWAY

Patty Akers Ethyl Amarosa James Bailey Robin Baughan Doretha Beverly Gary Blagmon

Francis Bowen Billy Brooks Charles Braxton Craig Brooks David Brooks Jeff Brooks

Debbie Bryant Alexander Bundy Lorenzo Bundy Ronald Burrell Carolyn Carter Dorothy Carter

Cornel! Cary Michael Clarke Wayne Clarke Carl Cobb Audrey Corbin Edwin Courtney

Gail Dabney Leon Darby Andrea Davis Charles Davis Cindy Davis Melvin Davis

Susan Dishman Debbie Ellers Kathy Fauntleroy Scott Forshaw Robert Franklin Mark Fruend

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Christine Gaines Charlene Gibson Monte Gladding Leon Greenwood Joanne Haile Sandra Hammond

Robert Harper Sandra Harper Annette Hatton David Headley Laletha Hence James Holmes

Tony Holmes Violet Holmes Colville Hutchinson Ellen Johnson Jennifer Johnson Karen Jones

Annette Lee Ronnie Martin Sylvia Martin Brenda McGuire Debbie Overstreet Mary Jo Owen

Tony Peay Joanie Pollard Terry Pratt

Beverley Prince Tim Raduenz William Ransome

Patricia Rennolds Queen Richardson

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Barbara Roane Carter Robertson

Francis Robinson Curtis Roy

Randy Sanford Franklin Sayles

Robert Sayles Betty Schools Linda Schools Nancy Schools Dennis Seay Annette Simms

Debbie Smith Estelle Smith Debbie Stalnaker Robin Sydnor Julia Taylor Nancy Taylor

Pamela Taylor Peggy Taylor Tammy Taylor Verna Taylor Virgie Taylor Gregory Taylor

Robin Watkins Skipper Weiss Sharon Wilder Sharon Williams Debbie Woods Denyce Young

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Sophomores Have Many Ideas For ’78

Cabell Acree Cheryl Acree Jennifer Adams Joanna Adams Pamela Akers Floretta Ashlock

Cathy Austin Dean Bareford Jay Barrett Robin Beale Jerry Beverly Susan Bishop

Cynthia Blagmon Karen Blagmon Joey Blanton Jerry Bradley Cynthia Braxton Carolyn Brooks

Patricia Brooks Angela Bundy Cleo Bundy Flornette Byrd Thomas Carey Rusty Carlton

Timmy Carneal Tim Caro Dale Clarke Judith Clarke Sharon Clarke Bridget Coghill

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Ginger Davenport Melvin Dawson Sandra Dawson Teresa Davt^son Heath Edwards Robin Elliott

Curtis Forbes Charles Frith Darlene Gaines Earl Gaines Joseph Gaines Lynette Gaines

Nathan Gaines Ronald Gaines James Gardner Peggy Gardner Samuel Gouldin Thomas Green

James Harper Antonio Harris Ira Harris Janet Hayes Andoria Henry Paul Hilton

Michael Holmes Wanda Holmes

Alice Howard Tokeenia Jeter

Robbie Johnson Sandra Johnson

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Corlis Jones Tommy Jones

Tony King Donald Lankford

Martha Lee Frank Lomax

Nellie Lomax Keenan Lumpkin Gina McGuire Billy Moore Bobby Moore Mary Moore

Joann Myers Shirley Nelson Cheryl Noel Barbara Overstreet Frank Parker Glen Payne

Cyntbia Pitts Hunter Pitts Debra Pratt Juanita Pratt Terry Pratt Joyce Ransom

Clara Reynolds Shirley Reynolds Anne Rhines Tommy Richardson Kim Roane Wanda Roane

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Erma Robb foyce Robb Mary Robinson Robert Rollins Sherman Roy Dennis Sadler

Tommy Schroeder Tony Shelton Wayne Shelton Jimmy Slaughter Wanda Stalnaker Melvin Stewart

Barry Sumner Gary Sumner Joe Swinson Steve Swonk Darlene Taylor Wanda Taylor

Daniel Tignor Alice Vaughan Raynell Vessels Thomas Washington Della Watkins Jerome Whitaker

Eva Woods Faye Wood

George Wright Mary Yarborough

Rodney Young

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Freshmen Strive For Perfection

Adrienne Austin Prince Banks Cynthia Barrow Deborah Bayton Jay Bishop James Bradswell

Nelson Bradswell Brenda Blagmon Ralph Blagmon Thomas Blagmon Sandra Bowler Carolyn Brooks

Eric Brooks Hope Brooks Lisa Brooks Sherri Brooks Sandra Bryant Angela Bundy

Beverly Bundy Lisa Bundy Kevin Burrell Beverly Byrd Shawn Campbell Becky Carneal

Mark Chenault Michael Clay Josephine Clarke Unarico Clarke Tammy Dabney Darlene Darby

Jeff Davenport Terry Davis Wanda Davis Sandra Dishman Deborah Dunn Randy Elliott

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Tony Elliott Spurgeon Fautleroy Terry Fautleroy Tammy Fogarty Sharon Frith James Gaines

Carolyn Gardner Diane Gardner William Garnett Yvonne Garnett Mary Gilbert Donna Gishel

Lester Golden Elizabeth Haile Brad Hall Dean Harper Benjamin Harris Catlett Harrison

Della Hickman William Hill Henry Hodges James Howard Steve Howard Alison Jefferies

Arlene Johnson Barry Johnson Elsie Johnson Louise Johnson Pamela Johnson Timothy Johnson

Tony Johnson William Johnson Brenda King Keith Kyte James Lane Patricia Lankford

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William S. Lee Marsha McDaniel Frankie Moore Joseph Moss Robert Muse Ronald Muse

Carol Anne Noel Neil Norton Billie Jo Overstreet Linda Peay Richard Perry Walter Pierce

William Pitts Alvin Pollard Juanita Pratt Eric Raduenz Kim Reese Gladys Richardson

Cynthia Roane Juanita Roane Phyliss Roane Ruben Roane Patricia Robinson Julie Rock

Kimberley Ruth Stephen Sanders James Sayles Lesley Sayles William Shelton Susan Sherwood

Shirley Silva Win Sisson Lisa Smith Roslyn Smith Sandra Smith James Sydnor

Barbara Taylor Perry Taylor Tommy Taylor Kevin Thomas Rodney Thomas David Tignor

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Barbara Tunstall Dorothy Tunstall Edward Tunstall Micheal Tunstall Howard Wainwright Betty Walton

Lindsay Ware Macon Ware Helen Washington Lula B. Washington Marine Washington Rose Washington

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Population Explosion

Danny Akers Rebecca Alcock David Allen Dawn Allen Paul Allen Viola Amorosa

Glen Banks Everett Barette David Baughan Fred Blagmon Katherine Blagmon Shelia Blagmon

Wayne Blagmon Earl Boughton Katherine Boughton June Bowens Cynthia Bowler Lorraine Braxton

Marion Braxton Robin Brizendine Ernest Brooks Floyd Brooks Cheryl Bryant Daryl Bundy

George Bundy Jane Bundy Michael Bundy Pamela Bundy Phillip Bundy Sherry Burton

Terry Burton John Butler Bobby Byrd Della Campbell Marie Campbell Arlene Carey

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Marvin Carneal Terry Carson Trent Carson Stanley Clarke Teresa Coleman Patricia Connellee

Eugene Corbin Amanda Courtney Julie Courtney Howard Davenport Eugene Davis Tammy Davis

Faye Dawson Robert Dufour Randy Dunham Cynthia Dunning Phillip Elliott Rudell Fauntleroy

Tina Fauntleroy Alberta Foster Glenda Gaines Keith Gaines Theresa Gardner Constance Garnett

Delores Garnett Karen Garnett Sharon Garnett Larry Gayle Betty Giles Emmaline Gray

Christine Hand Debbie Headley Deborah Hence Joseph Henry Edith Hill Robie Hite

Michael Hobbs James Hodges Clarence Holmes Karen Holmes Jack Howard Novella Howard

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Frank Hundley Wayne Johnson Shanta Jeter Jacqueline Johnson James Johnson John L. Johnson

John W. Johnson Jackie Jones Sandy Jones Gayle King William Lane Gail Lomax

Daryl Lucas Clyde Martin Lee Martin Walter Martin Karen Minter Jacqueline Moody

Clarence Morris William Mothershead Tony Nelson Franklin Parker Jacklon Payne David Pendleton

Randy Sadler says, “She’s late again!"

Parker steals a kiss during lunch!

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Debra Pierce John Pierce Patricia Pitts Anthony Pollard Vanessa Pollard Kenneth Posey

Carolyn Pugh Mark Pratt Marvin Redman Bridget Reece Donald Reynolds Francis Rhines

James Rice David Rich Ellen Roane Josh Roane Phyllis Roane Dale Robb

Debra Robinson Darry Robinson Anthony Rollins Margo Roy Edward Roy Janice Sadler

Randy Sadler Debra Samuels Dennis Samuels Nester Samuels Michael Sayles Robin Sayles

Frankie Schefflien John Schools Michael Schools Sandra Schools Ralph Skelton Carolyn Smith

Elmer Smith Eric Smith Ruth Smith Carolyn Stewart Ronald Stokes Connie Sutton

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Frank Taylor Mary E. Taylor Mary J. Taylor Rhonda Taylor Meleda Tunstall Katie Upton

Devon Vaughan Randy Vaughan Jeffery Vessels Ettra Veon Elenora Wainwright Denyce Washington

Ellen Washington Tammy White Timmy Wilder Rodney Withers Denna Woods Debra Worrell

Sarah Wright William Wright

Carol Yeatts Barbarba Young

Carol Young Juliet Young

Practice Makes Perfect!

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Faculty

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Joan Alsop

Special Education and Learning Disabilities

Henry Ashton

Physical Education and Spanish

Carolyn Avent History

Cherry Baylor English

Cathy Bonner English

Bernice Brooks Guidance Counselor

Lucy Brown Home Economics

Gladys Bowens Occupational Clothing

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Matilda Cannon Typing

Ann Cary Librarian

Betty Jo Butler Mathmatics

Edna Carlton Latin and Mathmatics

Jesse Casey Distributive Education

Cathy Coates Cosmetology

Abigail Collins History

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Dianna Dickinson Chorus Director

P. M. Dockery Food Service

William Dockery French

Mary Edwards History

Francis Durham Business

Wayman Edwards Mathmatics

Vince Garland IV Agricultural Science

Wanda Giampocaro Science

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Lureatha Harris English

Wilhemina Herndon Special Education

Tommy Jones History

Shirley Johnson English

Isaac July

Guidance Counselor

Joan Kidd

Science

Steve Lewis Physical Education

Teresa McCloskey Physical Education

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Willie Mitchell Physical Education

Margaret Morgan Physical Education

Harry Rippeon Band Director

Howard Robertson Science

Dale Sanders Agricultural Science

John Sheppard English

Lillian Smith Home Economics

Spurgeon Smith Building Trades

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Grace Spindle English

Karl Wachsmuth History

Agnes Ware English

Randy Wells Raymond Whitaker

Mathmatics Mathmatics

Julian Wyatt Auto Mechanics

Stan Young Science and Chemistry

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CAFETERIA STAFF and CUSTODIANS

L. to R. — F. Danridge, S. Fauntleroy, G. Sydnor, H. Davis, V. Davis, B. Martin, S. Simmons, A. Holmes.

L. to R. — R. Conley, A. Braxton

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SPORTS

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FOOTBALL SEASON A BIG SUCCESS

L. to R. C. Bowler, R. Watkins, V. Holmes, D. Bryant, S, Williams, B. Byrd, B. Johnson, not pictured — D. Gaines, W. Holmes, L. Jackson

This year the Varsity Football Cheerleaders with- stood the rain and cold to cheer on the Trojans to their many victories. They boosted school spirit with the help of the football team’s winning sea- son, They should be given a large amount of credit for the activities they carried out during Home- coming week. These activities included the spirit chain, Purple and Gold Day, 50’s Day, and the organization of the Bon Fire, that would not have been possible without the help of the FFA. They sold stocking hats and had a bake sale. This money will to for rain coats for next year’s cheerleaders. The spirit at Essex High was boosted tremendously because of the cheerleaders untiring efforts and the efforts of the football team itself.

Co-Captains — Violet Holmes and Sharon Williams

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COACH OF THE YEAR

This year the Odyssey Staff would like to dedicate “Coach of the Year” to coach Steve Lewis. This is in recognition of his tremendous encouragement to the football team. In his first year with us, Coach Lewis’ efforts helped to increase school spirit to an all-time high. Mr. Lewis was born in North Carolina. When he was five years old, he moved to Cape Charles, Va. Upon graduation, from high school, he received a scholarship to the University of Richmond where he received his B.S. and Masters in Physical Education. He was a graduation assistant at the U. of R. before he came to Essex.

We hope Mr. Lewis will enjoy his position at Essex for many years to come!

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TROJANS HAVE WINNING SEASON

Kneeling L to R; R. Sanford, K. Lankford, L. Greenwood, D. Williams, J. Eaton — Capt., S. Johnson, N. Brizendine, J. Harmon - Capt, K. Cooke — Capt., L. Booher — Capt., A. Brooks, D. Saddler, Standing; Coach Ashton, L. Bundy, R. Franklin, D. Sayles, B. Brooks, C. Cary, M. Gladding, T. Raduenz, R. Johnson, D. Bareford, C. Forbes, J. Slaughter, and Coach Lewis.

Turning things around — a new head coach — a winning season — third place finish. Football at Essex put on a new face for the better in 1975. Faced with a 19 game losing streak dating back to 1972. New head coach Steve Lewis and his assistants, Mr. Jones and Mr. Whitaker set out to change things in a big way. Starting with a stingy defense that yielded only 84 points in 10 games. The Trojans compiled a record of 4 wins — 3 losses — 3 ties. This was good enough for the first winning season since 1968, and an outright third place finish in the nine team Northern Neck District. This also worked the first time since 1971 that the Trojans had finished above ninth place.

Major accomplishments during the year included victories over West Point, Lancaster, Brentsville, and W & L. A tie with arch-rival King George was deemed a moral victory of sorts. Two of the three losses came at the hands of state ranked teams New Kent and Bowling Green (eventually a 10-7 loser to state champ Clintwood in the finals). The Trojans’ wishbone offense garnered only 79 points on the campaign. Week after week it was faced with a new defensive alignment designed to step its thrust at opposing goal lines. With a wealth of offensive talent returning. 1976 should prove to be a better year offensively.

Five players were honored with All-District honors for the year. First Team selectors were; Cornell Cary, strong safety; Jimmy Harmon, center; and Lorenzo Bundy, split end. Second Team selections included Lindsey Booher, tight end and line backer; and Kevin Lankford, punter. Honorable Mention Honors were awarded to Keith Cooke as linebacker.

Although a winning season was the major accomplishment of the year, perhaps a change in attitude among players and students alike was just as important. Community support increased, pep rallies were held before every home game, and interest in the game itself carried over well into the school year. As coach Lewis stated: “A player must set a goal, have confidence in the reality of that goal, and most important, BELIEVE in that goal. If he doesn’t have those three things, there is no hope for him or his team.” Belief in bigger and better things pervades the halls of Essex for football. The Big Mean Purple Machine looms as an ominous figure on the horizon of Northern Neck Football. The top is not far away.

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First Touchdown of the Season

Essex

25

12

6

0

0

8

6

6

8

8

SCORES West Point Lancaster King George Northumberland New Kent Rappahannock Brentsville Ladysmith W & L

Bowling Green

Opp

6

0

6

0

7

8 0 21 6

30

How about an extra point!!!!

You’ve gotta play tough!!

Cornell breaks through . . .

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TROJANS THIRD IN DISTRICT

Coaches — L. to R. — Mr. Whitaker, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Jones

"Getta Cooke"

Would you DARE question this bunch!?!

How about a long one, Kevin?

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS

1. to R. — C. Stewart, P. Johnson, R. Fauntleroy, B. Young, S. Bryant, not pictured — L. Peay

Left: Co-Captains — Carolyn Stewart and Pam Johnson

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Kneeling — L. to R. — B. Byrd, D. Baughan, M. Tunstall, T. Carson, T. Wilder, F. Moore, W. Pierce, D, Rennolds. Standing — R. Blagmon, T. Nelson, R. Perry, M. Chenault, ]. Sydnor, J. Rice, T. Taylor, E, Raduenz, D. Allen, E. Tunstall, E. Brooks, T, Carson, H, Wainwright, D. Tignor, B, Hall, Coach Jones, not pictured — S. Fauntleroy

The Essex High J.V. Trojans finished their season by winning their last two games. These wins evened their record to two wins, two losses, and one tie. Offensively, the J.V.’s were somewhat disappointing, displaying an inconsistant offensive attack that produced only 40 points in five games. Three players led scoring with 12 points each; David Allen, Ricky Perry and Dave Baughan, who led in pass receptions.

The J.V. defense was outstanding all season with only one serious letdown at King George. The defense shutout three opponents and produced two safeties for the year with one of the safeties being the margin of difference over an undefeated Lancaster team.

The “little Trojans” displayed a determined, scrappy style of play throughout the season despite being outweighted by every team they played. The J.V.’s provided some fine individual talent during the season and should provide more winning teams for Essex supporters in coming seasons.

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Getting things together “The suspense is killing me.”

Essex

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Opp

0

Ladysmith

0

8

W & L

12

6

King George

42

24

Colonial Beach

0

2

Lancaster

0

Tell ’em!l!

“Little Trojans” IN Action

WRESTLING

B. Norton, J. Swinson, T. Carson, T. Carson, D. Sydnor, J. Slaughter, B. Byrd, L. Gayle, Bradley, Standing; D. Bryant, S. Cooke, J. Harmon, T. Washington, K. Cooke, N. Brizendine, R. Burrell, E. Tunstall, J. Sydnor, M. Stuart, E. Johnson.

This was the first full season for Wrestling at Essex High School. Essex had an exceptional good season with a 3-9 record. In the regional tournament, Captain Steve Cooke placed second and will go on to the State in May. Other outstanding wrestlers were: James Slaughter, Edward Tunstall, Nick Brizendine and Melvin Stuart. Coach Mitchell was pleased with his team performance this year since this was his first full year and he anticipated a more successful year next season.

Captains: Slaughter, Cooke, & Bradley

EHS

OPP

27

Virginia School at Hampton

23

5

Charles City High School

66

6

Charles City High School

65

20

Glouster High School

44

22

Christchurch School

47

12

Frederick Military

50

30

Walsingham Academy

24

14

Christchurch School

51

30

Gloucester High School

27

0

Brentsville High School

69

26

Surry County High School

41

25

Surry County High School

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Sydnor smiles for the camera.

Washington almost got a pin.

Coach Mitchell checks score.

Coach Rixey gives Dwayne final tips.

Sydnor takes on the “Super Destroyer?”

I got you now “Turkey.”

David Headley

Donnie Muse

Varsity Basketball

Coached by; left — Mr. Wachsmuth, right — Mr. Whitaker, manager — Glen Banks, Not pictured: Linsay Booher and Franklin Johnson

The 1975-’76 Trojans finished the regular season number five in the Northern Neck District. They had a District record of 9 wins and 7 loses and an overall record of 11 wins and 7 loses. Jerome Whitaker was the season’s high scorer, averaging 18 points a game. He was followed by Lorenzo “Peanut” Bundy who averaged 14 points a game. Their scoring would not have been possible without the leadership of co- captains Cornell Cary and Leon Darby and the support of William “Bo” Ransome, who made up the remainder of the starting five.

The dedication and spirit shown by Stevie Johnson and William Ransome will be greatly missed as they finish their last year on the squad.

We anticipate a good season next year as we add to our talent with players from the J.V. squad.

Jerome Whitaker

Stevie Johnson

Lorenzo Bundy

Scores

EHS

OPP

65

Rappahannock

83

75

Northumberland

69

72

W & L

67

61

Lancaster

67

70

Ladysmith

59

56

King George

69

96

West Point

44

90

West Point

59

59

Bowling Green

72

90

Brentsville

48

87

Rappahannock

51

54

Lancaster

62

51

Ladysmith

45

60

King George

62

60

Brentsville

39

66

Bowling Green

71

73

W & L

69

64

Northumberland

59

William Ransome

James Bailey

Dick Sayles

Cornell Cary

1. to r. — B. Sumner, F. Taylor, D. Fauntleroy, L. Ransome, R. Muse, A. Pollard, G. Sumner. Standing — T. Pratt, J. Beverley, D. Saddler, 1. Harris, D. Clarke, C. Bundy, J. Lane, T. Cary, P. Taylor, Coach Ashton.

J.V. BASKETBALL

The Trojan J.V. Basketball team played an eight- een game schedule in 1975-76, winning eleven and losing seven. In Northern Neck District their record was 9-7. For the season they scored 774 points for a 43 per game average while holding their opponents to 620, an average of 34 per game.

Dale Clarke led the team in scoring with 139 points and Cleo Bundy in rebounds with 134. Clarke and Bundy also captained the squad.

This is the first time Coach Ashton has handled the J.V. Basketball team.

VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS

D. Watkins

P. Young B. Johnson G. McGuire, M. Lee, S. Clarke, J. Pratt, W. Holmes

J.V. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS

L to R G. Richardson, D. Allen, P. Johnson, J. Wormley, C. Young, K. Upton, R. Fautleroy, B. Young, D. Headley

Co-Captains - Gladys Richardson & Pam Johnson

Eight Grade Basketball

First row — W. Jackson. F. Blabmon, W. Lane, G, Banks, J. Henry, T. Wilder, D. Fauntleroy, Standing — Coach Mr. Dockery, J. Roane, E. Smith, M. Bundy, J. Johnson, M. Redman, D. Allen, D. Samuels, A. Rollins.

The Eighth Grade Basketball Team was number one in the district with 7 wins and only 1 lose. Coach Dockery was pleased with his team’s per- formance this year.

Co-captains: David Allen, Glenn Banks, Mark Redman

Eighth grade "Super-stars”

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Softball

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1st row L to R; R. Peel, L. Clark, T. Beamer, B. Passagaluppi, W. Scott, 2nd row; K. Lankford, J. Harmon, N. Brizendine, L. Booher, D. Davis, 3rd row; B. Blagmon, F. Beverly, S. Johnson, ]. Parr, Coach Ashton, 4th row; D. Headley, R. Bundy, R, Franklin, C. Forbes.

Co-Captains; T. Beamer and B. Passagaluppi

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FIVE STRAIGHT DISTRICT TITLES

A completely revamped Trojan Varsity Baseball squad overcome the odds and some low spots during the season to finish first in their Division and then won the Northern Neck District Tournament to claim the District Title. The first place finish continued the Trojan’s streak of having won the District Championship or the regular season title to five straight years.

Essex posted a 12-5 record overall for the season but the trail to first place was much tougher than the final record appears. After winning their first three games, the Trojans lost three of their next four to drop to 3-3 in the District. The bottom seemed to drop out when on April 1st. King George blasted Essex 21-6. However, after the 9-7 loss to Northumberland which dropped them 3-3, the Trojans lost one game in their next eight and put together a five game win streak that carried through the District Tournament. Once in, the Trojans put on a miraculous last two innings comeback to defeat Bowling Green 5-4 after trailing 4-0 and then outlasted Washington and Lee 8-7 for the championship. The next week saw the end of the streak as Essex was knocked out of the Regional by Atlantic High 3-1.

Kevin Lankford led the team in hitting with a .320 average and also in RBI’s. Lorenzo Bundy followed at .315 and Lloyd Clark .314. Bundy led in hits with 17. Tim Beamer and Ras Peel in the infield and Clark and Passagaluppi in the outfield provided the team with excellent defense during their senior year. limmy

Harmon, moved from outfield to catching became the top defensive catcher in the District. Other squad

members who started at times were George Johnson, Floyd Beverly, Lindsey Booher, Nick Brizendine, and Douglas Davis.

David Headley and Jody Parr divided most of the pitching with help from Lankford. Parr was 5-1 for the season including the winner in the final championship game with help from Headley. Headley, who pitched in tough luck at times, finished with a 5-3 record, one loss being 1-0 to Rappahannock. He pitched a one-

hitter in the Regional game only to lose 3-1. In 58 innings of pitching he recorded 82 strikeouts.

This squad worked well with Coach Ashton and deserved their fine season. The four mentioned seniors along with William Scott graduated; the rest should help to make a good season in ’76.

Special awards went to Lankford for top batting average, to Jimmy Harmon for “Best Team Effort’’ and to William Scott for “Best Team Spirit”. All Squad members received trophies for their contributions to the championship.

Essex

11

Middlesex

5

Colonial Beach

11

Brentsville

6

King George

10

Washington & Lee

0

Rappahannock

7

Northumberland

3

Lancaster

8

Washington & Lee

5

Lancaster

6

Northumberland

15

Ladysmith

4

Rappahannock

9

Bowling Green

5

Bowling Green

(Tournament)

8

Washington & Lee

(Tournament final)

1

Atlantic

(Regional)

0pp.

g Seniors; L. Clarke, T. Beamer, W. Scott, R. Peel, B. Passagaluppi

4 6 21 8 1 9 1 1 2 7

4

3

5

4

7 3

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J.V. HAVE TIRING SEASON!

Kneeling — J. Holmes, L. Darby, G. Blagmon, B. Moore, B. Moore, M. Chenault, R. Perry, E. Radeunz. Standing — E. Tunstol, J. Beverly, J. Whitaker, R. Hickman, L. Ransome, T. Taylor, C. Hutchinson, T. Peay, D. Bareford, M. Fruend, B. Somner, T. Raduenz, D. Clarke, G. Somner, R. Stokes, R. Johnson.

The J.V. baseball team coached by Mr. Mitchell had a 5 and 5 record. The schedule was as follows:

Essex Opp

0 Bowling Green 1

3 Northumberland 6

10 Rappahannock 2

6 W & L 4

8 King George 3

3 Bowling Green 5

8 Rappahannock 0

8 Northumberland 14

5 W & L 4

2 King George 3

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Watch him, Jerry!

Time out.

Strike ’em out!

Missed again!

Kneeling; J. Butler, B. Sumner, B. Almorode, Standing; R. Volante, P. Hilton, R. Perry, G. Sumner, D. Allen, H. Edwards, R. Carlton, Coach Wells.

Hit it, lohn!

TENNIS A FIRST!

This year is Essex High’s first year for tennis. The team consists of a regular squad and a reserve squad. The regular squad of six players will be competing in school matches. The reserve squad will be having lessons by the coach to improve their abilities in the sport. Practice will begin in April (perhaps late March). Some of the schools we will be competing against will be Christ Church, Brentsville, and Walsingham Academy. The players on the regular squad are John Butler, Barry Somner, Gary Sum- ner, Ricky Volante, Rick Perry, and David Allen. The reserve squad consists of Paul Hilton, Heath Edwards, Rusty Carlton, Bruce Almarode, and Robert Harper. The coach is Mr. Wells.

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GIRLS TRACK TEAM 1975

The 1975 girls track team went into the season with only two members having had more than one year of competition. Considering the lack of experience, and the number of ninth graders coming into track for the first time, the season was very successful. The girls put in long hours each day of work on their events with the end result of being runner up at the District Meet and having three relay team placing in the Regional Meet and three other places in individual events.

The members are: Elizabeth Culver, Jo Ann Doane, Donna Sylva, Paige Mundie, Denyce Young, Susan Dishman, Violet Holmes, Robin Watkins, Sharon Williams, Marie Noel, Deb- bie Bryant, Floretta Ashlock, Teresa Haynes, Cheryl Noel, Wanda Stalnaker and Alice Vaughan.

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L.-R. Paul Hilton. Heath Edwards, Aubrey Stokes, Carter Robertson, Nick Brizendine, Ricky Volante, Mr. Robertson.

GOLF TEAM 1976

The Essex High School Golf Team is looking forward to a very interesting golf season in 1976 with a much expanded schedule. The team is looking forward with anticipation to matches with four new opponents. The new schools scheduled are for the most part AAA schools. They are Osbourn Park Senior High School in Manasses, Quantico High School at Quantico, Va., York High School at Yorktown, Lafayette High School in Williamsburg. Matches with our regular opponents Christ Church and Gloucester High School have also been scheduled. The team for 1976 will probably be made up of four veterans from last year’s team. They are: Carter Robertson, Ricky Volante, Aubrey Stokes and Paul Hilton. The two newcomers are Heath Ed- wards and Nick Brizendine. Carter Robertson is seeking to retain his number one position on the team that he held last year. Carter went to the State Class A tourna- ment and finished thirteenth in the state.

Aubrey Stokes takes a shot!

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GIRLS BASKETBALL 1975

The Essex Trojan Girl’s Basketball team of 1975 con- sisted of the co-captains, Doretta Hickman and Susan Dishman, Phyllis Young, Alice Vaughan and Floretta Ashlock making up the starting five, with Della Wat- kins, Bertina Harris, Emma Gray, Robin Beale, Violet Holmes, Cynthia Fields and Lavern Ross, rounding out the squad.

With only one starter from the 1974 season, the team had many new and inexperienced players but this lack of game know how was aided by a tremendous amount of talent added to a desire to achieve success, which showed up in their season record of seven wins and four losses.

Alice Vaughan was the high scorer for the team with a total of 189 points and was also the District High Scorer.

With the loss of only two seniors the 1976 season should be one where the team will go all the way.

Co-captains; Susan Dishman and Doretta Hickman

L to R; S. Dishman, Doretta Hickman, 2nd row; F. Ashlock, D. Watkins, E. Gray, 3rd row; A. Vaughan, B. Harris, R. Beale, V Holmes, P. Young.

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Coach Hudson Checks things out.

Brad Norton completes the mile!

TRACK 1975

Ira Harris hurdles!

George Kendall - Team Star

Jump Cornell!

ADVERTISING

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ESSEX CONCRETE CORPORATION

Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Segar’s Grocery and

Texaco Service

TAPPAHANNOCK

Dunnsville, Virginia Rt. 17

443-3869

Chrysler — Plymouth Tappahannock, Virginia

Compliments of

Jimmy’s Auto Parts

Laneview, Virginia 22504

Phone:

443-2455

126

Compliments of

THE ESSEX HOUSE

W. 1. Prince

Florist, Ltd.

Laneview, Va.

Phone:

443-2873

P.O. Box 702

324 Prince Street

Tappahannock, Virginia

Phone: 443-4388

FARM CREDIT

SCALES

SERVICE

&

NAILS

Loans for every farm need

Pet Center

Phone: 443-3351

Tappahannock, Virginia

Countrjie Urt.

Dottie’s Beauty Salon

PROFESSIONAL CARE

DOTTIE CARTER

Phone: 443-4610 P.O. Box 489

Wearing Apparel Exclusive

Essex Square 443-4010

Shopping Center Ask about our specials

Tappahaiinock, Virginia 22560

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Compliments of

Ben Franklin

Rappahannock Shopping Center

i ^

Smitty’s Watch and Clock Shop

Lloyd W. Smith, Owner Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

128

Jas. W. Smith Realty Co.

608 Church Lane Tappahannock, Virginia

Virginia Street Urbanna, Virginia

Tappahannock Ph: 443-4567

Urbanna Ph: 758-2036

Homes, Farms, Timber, Land and Waterfront

Compliments of

Peebles Supply Corporation

Route 17 & 360 at Brays Fork Tappahannock, Virginia

Phone 443-4801 or 443-4385

129

Compliments of

McGeorge Auto Sales, Inc.

H. L. McGeorge Rt. 17 & 360

South of Tappahannock phone 443-4808

The Essex Steak House

443-3810

Tappahannock, Virginia

130

Virginia Elastic Corporation

Tappahannock, Va.

Tappahannock Tire Corp.

Bill Bareford President Tappahannock, Va. 22560 New Tires & Tubes

Firestone Michelin

Factory Method Retreading

131

Compliments of

Southside Bank

Member

Federal Deposit Insurance Company Tappahannock, Virginia Phone: 443-4333

132

RAPPAHANNOCK TIMES “Since 1850”

622 Charlotte Street Tappahannock, Va.

New King

PRINTING • MAILING • PUBLISHING

BAREFORD BUICK - PONTIAG

CORP.

Church and Earl Sts. Phone: 443-3821 Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

GMC Trucks

25 Years of Service

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J. L. HARPER

J. L. Holmes

General Merchandise

Dealer in

Citgo Products — General Merchandise

Hustle, Va.

Hustle, Va.

Compliments

of

• INSTRUCTION • SALES • RENTAL

TAPPAHANNOCK AIR SERVICE

Wilkerson Hardware

Route 1, Box 1 B

Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Lyle Sundquist

Jack Brandt New Jersey Office

Tappahannock, Va.

804-443-2654 201-543-4874

Mrs. Charles Harper

Good Clothes for Less

Since 1898

General Merchandise

DERIEUX’S

Loretto, Va. 443-2033

Prince St. Tapp., Va.

134

TAPPAHANNOCK PHARMACY

Tappahannock, Virginia

B & S CHEVROLET SALES, INC.

“Building a Better Way to See the

U.S.A.’’

Phone 443-4316 Tappahannock, Virginia

135

LOWERY’S RESTAURANT

Tappahannock, Va.

TIDE - NECK PRESS

Rt. 17 & 360 South of Tappahannock 443-2611

13G

HUNDLEY AND EVANS

Insurance and Bonds Prince Street Phone 443-3388 Tappahannock, Va.

Box 985

SAFEGUARD AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION

CAMCO DIVISION

Tappahannock, Va.

Phone 443-4351

137

MODERN COLLECTION SYSTEMS,

INC.

717 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, N.J. 07712

Against

Collection Problems!

If you’re stuck with delinquent accounts, MCS has the preventive medicine for your collection problems.

MCS is associated with 2500 agencies throughout the country.

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You may not join the Army to get a college education, but it may end up that way.

Last year alone, 90,000 men and women earned college credits while serving in the Army. And the Army paid up to College isn’t the 75% of the tuition.

only plsce to continue Now, through the Army’s newest educational program

your education. Project Ahead, you can enlist in the Army and start college

at the same time.

So, for whatever your reason is for joining, you can still find time to continue your education.

For more information, see your local Army Representative.

Rm. 1002, Federal Bldg.

O k ^ A7 400 N. 8th St.

Richmond, Va. Phone: 782-2971

SSG Janice Jackson

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WILLIE’S CAR WASH

Compliments

of

Tappahannock, Va.

ESSEX COUNTY FARM

443-4160

BUREAU

Compliments of

People’s Life

Insurance

WATTS & SONS SUPERMARKET

318 Prince Street

Tappahannock, Va.

Millers Tavern, Va.

Phone 443-3772

Where the food bargains are.

T. R. Jenkins

District Mgr.

443-3048

LANKFORD’S

Southside Motel

T.V.

Tappahannock, Va.

Tappahannock, Va.

22560

140

Sportsmens Headquarters

Since 1890

TAPPAHANNOCK ARCO

Harris — Flippen & Co., Inc.

General Repairs

24 Hour Wrecker Service

Sixth and Main Streets

Richmond, Va. 23219

Garry W. Palmore P.O. Box 958

Joseph D. Davis Tappahannock, Va.

ESSEX WELDING &

Compliments of

ENGINE REPAIR

Elliott Tire and

Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Recapping

Lawn Mower Service — Stihl

Homelite and Poulan Chian Saws

Phone 443-3100 Rt. 17 & 360

Box 721

Compliments

of

The

“Fast Friendly Folks” at

WARSAW SUPER MARKET

PRO - KEDS

Basketball Shoes and Converse too are available in several colors, high & low at

R. DOUGLAS SHOES in

the Bex Building, Warsaw

141

BROOKS AND ELLIOTT, INC.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 Phone 443-3101

F. Overton Brooks

Miller Holmes

George B. Elliott

142

SWEETSHOP BAKERY

Tappahannock, Va.

Lowery’s Restaurant

Warsaw, Va.

443-5011

143

Blanche R. Washington

Funeral Director

WASHIN&Ti

funeral

Washington Funeral Home “Sacred in Every Trust” Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Oliver D. Washington

Embalmer and Owner

144

Compliments of

Nancy’s Beauty Shop

Tappahannock, Va.

Compliments of

22560

Gaines Exxon

Tappahannock, Va.

22560

Compliments of

Ross’ Service Station

Tappahannock, Va.

22560

145

Engraving Lettering

BARBOUR PRINTING SERVICES INCORPORATED

Printers and Publisher — Office Supplies Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

J. S. ESTIS

General Merchandise

Howerton, Va.

ADAMS CAMERA SHOPS

RAPPAHANNOCK PRODUCTS, INC.

5th and Broad

Blvd. and Broad Richmond, Va.

“Serving the students

Photographic needs with care"

Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Box 265 Phone (804) 443-2850

146

Almarode’s Department Store

Prince Street Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Phone (804) 443-5280

Westmoreland Factory

Outlet

Compliments of

Sportswear, Jeans

A1 s Sporting Goods

and Guns

Warsaw, Va.

211 Main Street

Warsaw, Va.

333-2061

147

TAPPAHANNOCK BUILDING

SUPPLY

Tappahannock, Va.

JUNE PARKER MEMORIALS

Monuments Markers Tappahannock, Va. 22560 Phone 443-2121

140

FRENCH’S MARKET

“Big enough to serve you, But not too big To know you”

Tappahannock, Virginia

phone 443-2612

Groceries — Meats — Produce

Compliments of

T. D. MARKS FUNERAL HOMES

THE FABRIC SHOP

Tappahannock, Virginia

Box 1109

Tappahannock, Va.

phone 443-2210

Warsaw, Virginia phone 333-2700

149

Towne Decorating

Western Auto

Center

Prince Street

Prince Street

Tappahannock, Va.

Tappahannock, Va.

Automotive Parts

Bicycles

O’Brien Paints, Wallpaper,

Sporting Goods

Art Supplies

Household Items

Custom Framing

Etc.

Compliments of

Apple Grove Greenhouses

Tappahannock, Va.

150

J & L DRIVE - IN

Rappahannock Shopping Center

Rts. 17 and 360

IrappahahnockI

snoppingI

CENTER

151

Tappahannock, Virginia

A Full Service Bank Member

Federal Deposit Insurance Company Phone 443-4343

BANK OF ESSEX

152

SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE

Tappahannock, Va.

Feeds — Seeds — Fertilizers — Farm Supplies Household Appliances — Residential Air Conditioning and Heating

Compliments of

BOWIS

PARGAS INC.

EQUIPMENT

COMPANY

Meter & Bottle Gas

Tappahannock, Va.

443-4374

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GARRETT’S MARINA

Bowlers Wharf, Va.

Phone 443-2573 On The Rappahannock “Service is our Business”

HAYES

Compliments of

Work Clothes • Uniforms

Headquarters

Joyce’s Boutique

for

Wrangler and Converse

In the Essex Square

In the Rappahannock Shopping Center

Shopping Center

154

Quasar T.V.

Gibson Appliances Philharmonic Stereo

Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Phone 443-4927

WE TOT’M

Tappahannock, Virginia

CARNEAL’S

TASTEE-FREEZ

Tappahannock, Virginia BIG^TEE BURGER

BRYANTS T.V. & APPLIANCE

155

TAPPAHANNOCK SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER

Deane H. Lankford

Tires Batteries Accessories Washing Wheel Balance

Tappahannock, Va.

Compliments of

Taylor Oil Company

Exxon Wholesale Dealer

JACKIE ALLEN FISHER

Home Phone Shop Phone 443-3298 Area Code 804

THE “NADJI NOOK” ANTIQUES

Route 360

Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Open Friday and Saturday 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Open Sunday 1 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Or by Appointment

LEVI STRAUSS and Company

Warsaw, Virginia

156

Ware’s Store

Compliments of

General Merchandise

There isn’t any place like this place so this must be the place.

MODERN

CLEANERS

445 Duke Street

Tappahannock, Va.

Dunnsville, Virginia

443-2742

A. REEVES BARBER & BEAUTY SUPPLY

CO., INC.

TIDEWATER NURSERY

Airport Road

Tappahannock, Va.

Phone 355-9197

Calvin and David Hand

Visit Our

Sales Room

For Your Hair & Beauty

Needs

Phone 443-4292

Hanging Baskets

Potted Plants

1515 West Broad St.

Richmond, Va.

Bedding Plants

Morris Texaco

HAIR FASHION SALON

MERLE NORMAN

24 Hour Wrecker Service

V. W. Repair

COSMETIC STUDIO

Tappahannock, Va. 22560

Phone 443-3994

Dunnsville, Va.

Anne and Ray Dunton, Owners

Phone: 443-3800

157

WELLS CONSTRUCTION CO.

Complete Home Builder Specializing in —

Brick — Block — Stone Fireplaces & Small Additions

Dunnsville, Va.

443-4587

HAYDEN SHOE

STORE

Prince St. Tapp. Va. 22560

Compliments of

Tappahannock

WARE OIL CO INC

Serving your area since 1925

Motel

TEXACO

Tappahannock, Va. 22560

Fuel Chief TEXACO PRODUCTS

Heating Oil your

Home — Farm — Car — Boat

Call

443-3902

Nights & Holidays

443-4159

UUNNSVILLE, VIRGINIA

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Mr. Rippeon and Linda Schools are raising money to support the band.

Smile for Robert

Friendship Florist

My ambition is to play with the “Black Acid Band"

"Service with a Smile” Tappahannock, Va. 22560

Dabney Ford Tractor Inc Tappahannock, Va. 22560

We’re all in our places with happy faces.

It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.

Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee.

Mr. DeShazo wishes the faculty a Merry Christmas.

Vacation at Last.

Sorry, It’s all gone.

ROSES

Tappahannock, Va. 22560

The Family Store

Roses

Essex Square Shopping Center

162

Parker Jordan Florist

“We take pride in serving you” Tappahannock, Va. 22560

(804) 443-4920

Hours: 9-5 Monday ~ Saturday Rappahannock Shopping Center

The Daw Theater

Tappahannock, Va. 22560

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1976 Officers; President — Andy Brooks, Vice-President — Julian Clarke, Secretary — Lewis Greenwood, Treasurer — Steve Cooke, Reporter — Frankie Worrell, Sentinel — Dean Bareford, Historian — Jerry Bradley (Not pictured)

L to R F. Worrell, D. Bareford, S. Cooke, A. Brooks, J. Clarke, L. Green- wood.

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Let Us Worship Together On Sunday

Howerton Baptist Church

Antioch Baptist Church

Howertons, Va. 22475

Pastor — Rev. Matthew Bumbry

Clerk — Mrs. Earlene Blagmon

Sunday School — 10:00

Worship Service — 11:00

Sunday 10:00 - 11:00

Morning Worship — 11:30

Don McCaskill Home Phone — 443-3438

Pastor Church Study — 443-4923

Faith Baptist Church

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Rev. John Yeatts

Supply, Va.

Sunday School 10:00

Morning Worship 11:00

Sunday School — 10:15

Sunday Evening 7:30

Morning Worship Every Sunday — 11:30

Wednesday Evening 7:30

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The Insurance Store

Elliott General Insurance Agency

Tappahannock, Va. 22560

Insure Against paying too much Insurance.

Compare your policies with the friendly people at Elliott Insurance.

Contact: Robert Lee Elliott Arlden Lewis

Phone 443-2262

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SETH GAYLE CO.

•JOB PRINTING •BILL HEADS

• BUSINESS CARDS

• STATIONERY-ENVELOPES

• WEDDING INVITATIONS-ETC

Look For This Sign

Rt. 360, East Millers Tavern, Va.

(804) 443-4824

Arvell Wright Contractor

Millers Tavern, Va.

New Homes or Remodeling

Phone: 443-3431

MOTEL OF STORA

yom Oum J^numle Wo/mhwm

BUSINESS USE PERSONAL U:

SALESMEN APARTMENT OtVELLERS MERCHANTS HOME OWNERS PEOPLE MOUINQ CONTRRCTORS PROFESSIONAL S HOB BW 1ST

Security- Property Fenced ^ Liqhted

OUTSIDE VEHICULAR PARKING

SORTS TRR/LERS 'MOTOR HOMES • CRMPERS URNS ^ CONST EQPT.

CONTACT: THOMAS C. HARRIS BOX 512

TAPPAHANNOCK.VA.

443-2688

CALL FROM:

7 A.M.TO 9 A M. 4 R M. TO 6 R M. S(/NDR¥S(miDRVS BV APPOINTMENT

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$1.00 Patrons

Marilyn Young

Shirley Gaines

Donald B. Hatton $2.00

Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Elliott $2.00

Mr. and Mrs. Garlton Hall

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Elliott

Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Smith

Mrs. Lureatha Harris

Mr. S. R. Young

Debbie Ellers

William Dockery

Mr. Thomas M. Taylor

Mrs. David Butler

Mrs. Mary Edwards

Nick Brizendine

Andy Brooks

Tina Parsons

Mrs. Emma Johnson and

$5.00 Patrons

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Young Mr. and Mrs. William Sylva Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Johnson

Bertina Harris James Brown Moss and Gumbie Billy Hatton

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Alcock

Debbie Stalnaker

Mr. Tommy Jones

Mr. John Sheppard

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perry

Fran Bowen

David Headley

Mrs. Naomi Taylor

Robert Pratt

Barry Blagmon

Mrs. Grace Spindle

Linwood Schools

Franklin Worrell

Russell Owens

“Alligator”

Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Owens Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pratt Butch Sargeant

Potpourri

Jill •Connellee

Edward Hayes

Robert Pratt

Sponsor — Mr. Dockery

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This year the French Club’s project was teaching conversational French to third and fourth graders. Both the French Club and the elementary students benefited greatly from these encounters.

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Susan Dishman

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Eddie Kyte

Patricia Allen

Nick Brizendine

Brad Norton

Linda Swinson

VISITORS

PARKING

VISITORS REPORT OFFICE

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Marilyn Young — editor

Terri Reinhardt — editor

Terry Bryant — editor

Mr. Dockery — Sponsor

YEARBOOK STAFF

The Odyssey Staff worked hard this to put out the 1975-76 yearbook. Selling ads, writing captions, and meeting deadlines were just part of the experience of putting the yearbook together. Thanks to everyone who helped. We hope you enjoy the 1975-76 Odyssey as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

1. to r. — Tammy Taylor, Marilyn Young, Terri Reinhardt, Beverley Prince, Debbie Woods, Terry Bryant, Robin Watkins, Sharon Williams.

EDITORS’ NOTES:

We would like to thank the members of the Odyssey Staff who worked so hard to complete this yearbook.

We give special thanks to: Tammy Taylor Sharon Williams

Beverley Prince Debbie Woods

Sharon Wilder Robin Watkins

and all those who sold advertisements and yearbooks.

Most of all we would like to thank Mr. Dockery for all of the pictures, advice, and time he spent working on the yearbook.

Every effort was made to have correct copy and captions. We apologize for any mistakes.

Co-editors Terry Bryant Marilyn Young Terri Reinhardt

Published by H. J. Keller Cover: Maroon with applied silver

Division of Herff Jones — Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

SPECIAL THANKS GO TO DeeDee FOR ALLOWING HER DADDY TO SPEND SO MUCH TIME IN THE DARKROOM!!!

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