2014 MBHS Reunions Program

Myrtle Beach High School

Classes of 1964/1965/1966/1967/1968 Friday & Saturday– August 1 & 2, 2014

www.mbhsreunions.org

When old friends and classmates Come together, We return to the innocence We knew as children.

Before we discovered the size of the world, Together as virgins, We discovered each other.

We gave and got, kissed and cried, Fought, forgave, and danced, And then for a while, mostly, we forgot.

Ambition, careers, and romance swept us away.

We fathered and mothered children, Running back and forth, up and down the road, Chasing dreams and dollar bills.

Some caught up with enough, Others too much to carry.

Some died young.

Older now And growing old, We discover a little truth: We were never so small as once we feared, Nor will we ever be as large as we hoped.

The circle of life is a Ferris Wheel: Around we go, high and low, And off we get, where the ride began.

Our oldest friends are here, In a carnival town, Where the sun is fun, The beach is ever ours.

Virgins together, Seahawks forever, Celebrating reunions of spirit.

By Bo Bryan - 4/12/14

Holding on to the promise we made in 2011, we are here, reunited again, to celebrate our many memories and friendships before time might interrupt our ability to do so. Blessed to find ourselves at a place in life when we are writing bucket lists, we have so much to share. And how amazing the relationship we have with our Alma Mater is - forty-six to fifty years since we graduated, we are still pulled together. Long ago intertwined by, perhaps, the most turbulent period of modern history, the Sixties shaped our Baby Boomer generation and sculpted a political landscape that can still be seen today. Here in Myrtle Beach, balanced on the edge of the world we were being prepared to enter, we were relatively safe and removed from the whirlwind of events going on around us while they, nonetheless, helped shape our consciousness.

Maybe it was the uniqueness of being residents in a resort town where we were exposed to so much by the vacationers who came and went. All of us have special adventures which came about from living at the beach. In the midst of recalling atom bombs, freedom marches, civil rights, the space program, sexual revolution and a country split by war; we are warmed by memories of the romantic Atlantic, Sloppy Joe’s, The Pavilion, the Hickory House, The Ocean Forest, Chapin Company, The Rivoli, the Sun Fun Festival, Brant’s, the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and the Beach Club. What a backdrop for teenage play... along with pep rallies, proms, state championships, college boards, class rings, first cars and young love! Did we know we were so lucky?

When you reminisce with one another this weekend, outside of your mind’s eye, you will be able to visit none of those places with the exception of our consistent habitat and friend, the sea. Along with the building which was our high school, all are gone…as well as much of what we knew as downtown. Those who have spent time arranging these reunion events and locations have done so with an effort to bring you as close as we can back to the beach you remember and love. We do so with a Seahawk Salute to what has gone before as well as what has come since. While you are here, maybe you’ll cruise the Boulevard and be surprised by a clear view of the ocean down by Peaches Corner; visit Ripley’s Believe It Or Not; or drop into a newer Brant’s on the Highway at 21st North. You might drive up to the Grande Dunes or down to Market Common. These are now the scenic tapestry of life here in the 75 th Anniversary year of our city.

The finest and most enduring thread we offer you to our past is the music. With the ghosts that still fast dance nightly by the light of the moon on the Boardwalk, the music has its permanent place here and in our hearts. We bet you can match a song to every high school memory and call to you to Keep on Dancin’…

The 2014 Reunion Committee Classes of 1964, ’65, ’66, ’67, ’68

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Friday August 1, 2014 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Registration & Check In Seahawk Luncheon & Social

Lobby Pine Lakes CC

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch Is Served

Ballroom

5:00 PM

Until

Seahawk Happy Hour

2nd Ave Pier

Saturday, Aug 2, 2014 12:00 PM

2:00 PM

Seahawk Cook Out

Gravely Residence

12:30 PM

2:00 PM

Lunch Is Served

4904 N. Ocean Blvd

Seahawk Reunion Dinner & Dance

Pine Lakes Country Club

6:00 PM

7:30 PM

Sign In

Lobby.

6:00 PM

7:30 PM

Meet & Greet

Ballroom

6:00 PM

7:30 PM

Couples & Group Photos Novelty Photos

Ball Room & Back Porch

7:30 PM

8:00 PM

Welcome - Memorial Service

Ballroom

8:00 PM

Blessing of the Meal

Ballroom

8:05 PM

Dinner Is Served

Ballroom

DJ Dave Daniel & Dancing

Ballroom

9:00 PM

Until

Good Bye See You Next Time

Seahawk Luncheon 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pine Lakes Country Club Registration & Check In Social Hour - Mix & Mingle Welcome - Randy Jennings Blessing Of The Meal - Joey Hatchell Lunch Is Served Good Bye Announcements – Randy Jennings

Seahawk Happy Hour 5:00 PM - Until No Agenda

Seahawk Cook Out Lunch 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM No Agenda

2014 MBHS Reunion Dinner 6:00 PM - Until Pine Lakes Country Club Welcome - Gretchen Giel Abney & Class Leaders

MBHS Memorial Service - Randy Jennings Thank You - Teena Skeen DeBerry Blessing of the Meal - Charley Floyd Dinner is Served (8:05) Dancing To DJ Dave Daniel Closing - Darlene Jennings

Seahawk Luncheon Pine Lakes Country Club

Aug 1, 2014 Friday Lunch 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Beach Casual - Cash Bar Open To All MBHS Classes

Seahawk Happy Hour New 2nd Avenue Pier

Aug 1, 2014 Friday Afternoon 5:00 PM - Until Beach Casual - Cash Bar Open To All MBHS Classes

Seahawk Cook-Out

Camp Gravely 4904 N. Ocean Blvd August 2, 2014 Saturday Afternoon 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Beach Casual Beach Casual - Cash Bar

Seahawk Dinner/Dance

Pine Lakes Country Club 5603 Granddaddy Dr. August 2, 2014 Saturday Evening 6:00 PM - Until Beach Dressy - Cash Bar

The Myrtle Beach High School Classes of 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, & 1968 Wish To Honor Our Lost Classmates, Always Remember Time Is Fleeting, Time Is Precious, Seize The Moment.

Class of 1964 Jack Ediem (Deceased 2014) Lynn Lee (Boseman) (Deceased 2012) William Purvis Nesmith (Deceased 2012) Barbara Hammond (Williams) (Deceased 2011) Rock Bradford (Deceased 2011) Teresa Dare Tyler (Lannin) (Deceased 2011) John Barrow (Deceased 2010) Neil Ammons (Deceased 2009) Tommy Crocker (Deceased 2001) Evelyn Merrimon Epps (Deceased 1994)

Class of 1965

Terry Kenny (Gaskin) (Deceased 2012) Vj Jones (Deceased 2010) Donna Pace (Chatron) (Deceased 2010) Jim Blake Thompson (Deceased 2009) Ernest Dupie (Deceased 2008) Connie Jean Kitchen (Johnson) (Deceased 2008) Sandra Jennings (Richbourg) (Deceased 2007) Arthur Pepper Geddings (Deceased 1967) Carol Ann (Candy) Able (Huges) (Deceased Year Unknown) Marshall Lane (Deceased Year Unknown)

Scotty Herring (Deceased 1983)

Carol Ann Meyericks (Deceased Year Unknown)

Jake Loud (Deceased 1967)

Ted Myers (Deceased Year Unknown)

Nancy Jean Britt (Deceased 1963)

Paul Prosser (Deceased Year Unknown)

Richard Danny Brown (Deceased 1996)

Randall Skipper (Deceased Year Unknown)

Betty Kinser (Johnson) (Deceased Year Unknown)

Margaret Whitmire (Glasgow) (Deceased Year Unknown)

Bill Minnie (Deceased Year 2004)

Johnny Wilkes (Deceased Year Unknown)

Bonnie Montgomery (Costello) (Year Unknown) Winford Bryan Small (Deceased Year Unknown)

Class of 1966

Class of 1967

Jerry M. Carter (Deceased 2013)

Shirley Reynolds (Cason) (Deceased 2012)

Peggy Benton (Villani) (Deceased 2012)

Wayne Player (Deceased 2010)

Sherry Lack (Deceased 2012)

Helen Beth Mates (Deceased 2009)

Timmy Taylor (Deceased 1996)

Joyce Chestnut (Dargan) (Deceased 2005)

Walter John Abrams (Deceased Year Unknown)

Tony Colby (Deceased 1990)

Tony Blake (Deceased Year Unknown)

Barry Franklin Bost (Deceased Year Unknown)

Jim Crosson (Deceased Year Unknown)

Cindy Hope Calloway (Moore) (Deceased Year Unknown)

Larry Elvis (Deceased Year Unknown)

Mimi Cox (Deceased Year Unknown)

Lynn Fuller (Deceased Year Unknown)

William Hayden (Deceased Year Unknown)

Marsha Gail Isaac (Deceased Year Unknown)

Dan Marshal Jenkins (Deceased Year Unknown)

John Kosko (Deceased Year Unknown)

Ellis Paul Jordan (Deceased Year Unknown)

Jimmy McGovern (Deceased Year Unknown)

Louie Jordan (Deceased Year Unknown)

Mike Powell (Deceased Year Unknown)

Earl Roberts (Deceased Year Unknown)

Janie Thackston (Young) (Deceased Year Unknown)

Connie Tanner (Deceased Year Unknown)

Jimmy Wood (Deceased Year Unknown)

James Dwight Tyler (Deceased Year Unknown)

Class of 1968

Faculty Members

Jimmy Folwer (Deceased 2013)

Clemigene Baiden (Deceased Year Unknown)

Ernie Hunter (Deceased 2005)

Lloyd Chinnes (Deceased 2013)

Barbara Allen (Deceased Year Unknown)

Roddy Rourk (Deceased 1984)

Pam Atkinson (Britton) (Deceased Year Unknown)

Mazie Thompkins, Secretary (Deceased 2003)

Betty Meyerriecks (Deceased Year Unknown) David Vinson (Deceased Year Unknown) John M Highsmith (Deceased 1994)

1964 Yearbook Dedication To Mrs Clemigene Baiden She has won our love and respect by understanding of and her interest in our school, in our class, and in each of us as an individual. Her sense of humor and bright happy disposition have led us through many crises in our three years. Her keen zest for teaching has turned the indolent young person into an enthusiastic student. Her innate gift of love for people combined with her sense of dignity make her friendship something to be treasured and never forgotton.

To Mrs Clemigene Baiden, our friend and advisor, we the class of 1964 dedicate this issue of “The Seahawk.”

1964 Seahawk Senior Staff

1964 Class Officers

Miss MBHS Candy Able

Miss Seahawk Barbara Perry

In Memoriam Jean Britt

1964 State Champions Girls Varsity Basketball

As The Senior Class President of 1964, knowing what you know today, what would you have done different your senior year?

Donnie Coates

In our youthful understanding and ways … as awkward and with some immaturity (boys for sure!) … as we were … I would have hoped that all class members knew how much they were cared about … how important they were … and how their uniqueness made us special as the Class of 1964. Myrtle Beach was our very own place (most of the year) … and in our time we were blessed with “true green and gold” friends we still have now. May the “true and lofty ideals” of our Alma Mater continue to “be our guiding star.”

Happy 50th Anniversary Class of 1964

2011 MBHS Reunion Spring Maid Beach

1965 Yearbook Dedication To Mrs. Bess Fleckman A warm smile, a cheerful greeting, and a deep interest in every student with whom she comes in contact, has made Mrs. Bess Fleckman not only a guidance counselor but a friend.

She has given her time and energy in helping us through our trying times, but she has given something more important. To each student she has given a part of herself To you, Mrs. Bess Fleckman, We, the Senior Class of 1965, do dedicate this Seahawk Yearbook in hope that it will be tangible proff of our deep appreciation and love.

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1966 Class Officers

David Gravely

1966 Seahawk Cheerleaders

Miss MBHS Seahawk Alma Lynn Miss Candy Able Thompson

1965 Boys Basketball State Championship Team

As The Senior Class President of 1964, knowing what you know today, what would you have done different your senior year? The easy and obvious response would be to say “I would have studied harder” or “I would have listened to my fine teachers and not daydreamed instead” or “I would have appreciated my parents and family and friends more and taken advantage of the many opportunities while growing up in beautiful Myrtle Beach”. While all of these answers are true, the reality of life is I most likely would have done exactly what I did my senior year way back in 1965.

Class of 1965

2011 MBHS Reunion Spring Maid Beach June 2011

1966 Yearbook Dedication To Mrs. Karyn Joyner Because of you character and for your human understanding, We continually rejoice in your presence at Myrtle Beach High School. For your constant efforts and contributions to student activities and for all the warmth of your friendliness, we regard you with the highest esteem.

In Deepest appreciation of the guidance and help you have given us, we the Class of 1966 proudly dedicate this edition of The Seahawk to you, Mrs. Karyn Joyner.

Seahawk Logo

1966 Class Officers

Miss MBHS Debbie Harrelson

Miss Seahawk Rosalyn Reynolds

1966 Key Club Raises $6000 For March of Dimes

As the Senior Class president of 1966, knowing what you know today. What would you have done different your senior year?

My focus would be to “Live in the Moment�. I spent too much time anticipating the future Sammy Spann

Class of 1966 2011 MBHS Reunion Spring Maid Beach June 2011

1967 Yearbook Dedication To Mr. Hilton M. Dickson Many times we ask ourselves, or we are asked by those around us, What we consider to be an ideal teacher. Often we answer this question by saying that it is the teacher who teaches the student by involving himself in the life of the student. A students life is full of many extracurricular activities and it is the teacher who involves himself in these but remembers that the main responsibility is the teacher who is most endeared to the student. It may be by his unselfishness in being a part of a pep rally, by his willingness to help make a dance a success, or by his ability to laugh at himself that he becomes a part of the student’s life.

Because you possess all of these qualities, we the Senior Class of 1967 dedicate this the twenty-six edition of the Seahawk to you. Mr. Hilton M. Dickson

1967 Class Officers

1967 Miss MBHS Judy Sutherland

1967 Miss Seahawk Kathy Harley

1967 Varsity Cheerleaders

As The Senior Class President of 1967, knowing what you know today, what would you have done different your senior year?

Jackson Faircloth

I would not change a thing about my senior year. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to attend such a wonderful high school with so many outstanding classmates, teachers, and coaches. I would not change a thing about my senior year. .

Class of 1967 2011 MBHS Reunion Spring Maid Beach June 2011

1968 Yearbook Dedication To Mr. Reggie Garren For being so willing to help.

For aiding us in our future plans, For listening patiently to our problems, For respecting our opinions, For believing in our dreams, We, the Senior Class, honor you as Our guidance counselor and friend.

1968 Senior Class Officers

Miss MBHS Peg Campbell

Miss Seahawk Nancy Calloway

1968 Seahawks Beat Conway 13-0

Coach Charlie Floyd

As The Senior Class Representative of 1968, knowing what you know today, what would you have done different your senior year?

It felt great to be a part of such a good group of people who were having fun while, at the same time, moving in the right direction.

Butch Forguson

1968 Reunion Photos - Flamingo

Hello Everyone I would like to thank the members of the 2014 Seahawk Reunion Committee for all of their ideas and suggestions in the planning of this reunion. Without the dedication and hard work of these members we would not have completed the many tasks associated with this event. It has been my pleasure to work with our classmates from each class to make this reunion a success. We have exceeded our original goals of registration and participation and look forward to a wonderful reunion with our classmates and friends of the Myrtle Beach High School Classes of 1964/65/66/67/68.

Thank you very much. Go Seahawks!

Randy Jennings Reunion Coordinator

Bo Bryan

Al Coates

Lee Friar Gravely

Johnny Butler

Pam Cook Edmondson

Sammy Spann

Gretchen G. Abney

Randy Jennings

Pam E. Cook

Lee F. Gravely

David Gravley

Judy J. Clifton

Joann H. Crumpler

Martha L. Knight

Teena S. DeBerry

Donnie Coates

Lois C. Wilson

Dewey Capps

Jim Render

Darlene Jennings

Judy Johnson Clifton

Randy Anderson

Joann Harrison Crumpler

Tom Wesley

Lynda T. Courtney

Skeeter Nash

Linda Taylor Courtney

Sammy Spann

Bo Bryan

Randy Anderson

Ginny S. Merritt

Frank Clark

Teena Skeen DeBerry

In The State of South Carolina

By The Ocean Blue Stately Stands A Noble Structure, With Its Colors True.

Lift Your Voices, Shout Your Praises, Over Hill And Dale, Here’s To Thee, Our Alma Mater, Hail! Myrtle Beach, Hail!

Now And When We Have Departed, From Thy Halls Afar, May Your True And Lofty Ideals Be Our Guiding Star.

Lift Your Voices, Shout Your Praises, Over Hill And Dale, Here’s To Thee, Our Alma Mater, Hail! Myrtle Beach, Hail!

Class of 1965

Welcome Class of 1968

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