The Patriot 1999

THE PATRIOT
Southwest High School
1998-1999

Southwest welcomes a new leader

STORY BY KEISHA LOWE

Mrs. Gail Fowler is the new
principal at Southwest High School and
with her, she brings innovative ideas and
changes. Though she has made herself
known by walking around campus
talking with students and observing their
activities, there is much more to know
about the new woman in charge at
Southwest.

Mrs. Fowler, originally from
Sandersville, Georgia, is the thirteenth
of fourteen children. She graduated
from Fort Valley State University with a
degree in social science with the intent
to pursue a career as a lawyer. Instead
of law, though, Mrs. Fowler decided on
education and attended Mercer Univer-
sity where she earned her masters
degree in that field.

In addition to her fourteen years
of teaching experience, Mrs. Fowler

Teacher of the Year
and Star Teacher
awards.
STORY BY JOVAN
HARRIS

This year South-
west welcomed a
new principal and
everyone looked
forward to greeting
her.
I love Southwest. So
far it has been a
wonderful experi-
ence: everything I
though it would be.

Mrs. Fowler was
very exited about
coming to Southwest
and taking on a new
challenge.

Southwest has

Gail Fowler, Complex Principal

received a leadership certificate degree from Georgia excellent students and a pleasing staff with a great attitude.
College and State University in Milledgeville, and a Im pleased to contribute my experiences as a teacher and
specialist degree in administration and supervision from now as a principal.

Troy State University in Troy, Alabama. Mrs. Fowler is Just know Im always willing to help Southwest
also a graduate of Leadership Macon and has received students to be the best they can be.

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Covering a whole years worth of
events is no small task STORY BY CANDYCE DAVIS

The yearbook staff had to take pictures of sports, clubs, and events that
happened throughout the school year. They also had to interyiew the
people who knew what was going on in the school.

Nichole Hike found out about working on the yearbook when she
signed up for journalism. Being on the yearbook staff has taught me
many things, Hike said. | learned that theres more to a yearbook than
pictures and stories.

Creating a yearbook is very
hard and time consuming.
You have to express the
feelings of a whole schools
Its been rough but if has been
a great experience.
Virginia Danielly
echoed Hikes thoughts. I
have enjoyed the
experience of being part
of the yearbook staff. |
have met new people and
I have taken on a great
deal of responsibility to
help make the 1998-99 Southwest yearbook the best one ever.

This yearbook is the first on that Southwest has had in two years. The
Southwest yearbook staff, under the direction of Mr. Mantooth, has worked
very hard to make this yearbook a memorable one.

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FACING PAGE Top: Nichole Carter and Travis Osborne
drum up business outside a hot dog stand in front of Wal-
Mart while Martine Thomas and Nichole Hike serve the
customers. Left: Kelli Jones and Becky Kitchens look on as
April Ashley takes a break from marketing the yearbook.
Bottom: Eboni Davis contributes to the yearbook before
transferring to another school. THIS PAGE Top: Co-editors
Katrina King and Keisha Lowe guide the yearbook to great
success. Above: Joy Lucas prepares to write her next article.

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BELOW: Children listen
attentively as Robert Wilson,
a.k.a. Santa Clause, reads
Twas the Night Before
Christmas.

RIGHT: The Southwest
Marching Band pumps
the spirit up at Friday
night football games.
FAR RIGHT: Keisha
Lowe parties the night
away at the Playaz Ball.
CENTER: Nick Hughes
and Paris Coley show
their feminine side
during Homecoming
Week. BELOW: Pam
McDowell and Narvesha
Hines chillin ata
basketball game.

RIGHT; Shanita Murray
and Bridgette Grayer
gather information about
the University of Georgia.
FAR RIGHT:
Vondranita Dinkins
rekindles the spirit at
Southwest's bonfire
before the Central game.

TOP: Nicole Carter gets her groove on at the Playaz Ball.

TOP RIGHT: During Homecoming Week, Darryl Robinson
shows that you can be tacky and chillin at the same time.
ABOVE: Amber Rhyne and Tiffany Russell represent Southwest
as Cherry Blossom princesses. ABOVE RIGHT: Students at
Southwest take a break from their classes.

Changes for the better at
Southwest High School

STORY BY KELLI JONES
AND BECKY KITCHENS

This year, things at South-
west were really looking up.
Besides the basic improvements
to school facilities, like the
fresh coat of paint on the lock-
ers and the landscaping in front
of Willingham B, the school
spirit was outstanding.

The fact that the sporting
events were packed with roaring
fans was enough to carry our

Patriots to
numerous
victories,
With the
support of
students,
parents,
staff,
faculty
members
and ad-
ministra-
tion,
Southwest
was like a
big family,
always
there to
give one
another
encouragement.
Southwest High
School has really
Recaptured the
Spirit!

BELOW: Students
sign bricks for
Vacons River Walk
FAR RIGHT: Micky
Evans shows school
spirit during
Homecoming Week.
RIGHT: G! takes his
Spanish 3 class on a

field trip to a

Vexican restaurant.
ABOVE: Southwest
Seniors get rowdy
during a home
football game.

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Story by Lakeisha Lowe

Patriot pride was awakened when the football
team snapped its two-year losing streak. You
could feel and see the pride, especially with the
football team. There was a sense of brotherhood
and love among the players. Many players
noticed this and other changes with the team.
According to senior Edward Simmons, There

was more pride in the teams heart than in

Above: Full of
Patriot pride and
celebration, the
football team
comes out for an
encore after
defeating North-
east 14-12, ending
a 19-game losing
streak,

Right: Quarter-
back Jamaal
Negron gets the
game plan
together.

previous years on the team.
Chester Hall said the coaching
staff was there for the players
and could relate to their drive to
win. The coaches are like
fathers away from home to the
players on the team. I just wish I
had more time with a great group
of men, said Robert Wilson.

Photo by Staff

Though the seniors had been
through a lot, the freshmen have
entered into a solid program.
Chris Walton agreed that he has
entered an environment full of
great learning and discipline.
Its like a classroom, but you get
to hit people; you can take your
anger out on your classmates.

Photo by Portrait Shoppe

Photos by Staff

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Proud to be a Patriot
Story by Katrina King

You had to be blind if you didnt notice the new and im-
proved Southwest football team. It was a year of hard work
for them. The team spent many long hours practicing and
strategizing under the leadership of their new head coach,
Maurice Freeman.

The hard work paid off in the much-anticipated game
against Northeast. Southwest walked
, _ away with a 14-12 win, putting an end

to a 19-game losing streak.

The fans couldnt have been
more excited. Senior NaTasha West
said, This years football team has
made me proud to be a Patriot.

Above left: Freshman Kurtarius Green
celebrates Southwest's win over Northeast with
a proud cheer.

Below: Coach Hill (left) and Phillip Dempsey
(right) show their anxiety and gratitude as the
final seconds tick off the clock, leaving
Southwest the 14-12 winner over Northeast.

Photo by Tameka Thomas

Right: Seniors always come out to support the
Patriots.

Above: Quincy Holmes puts on the Patriot costume to
keep the crowds in the game.

Managers Are an Essential
Part of a Winning Team

Story by Karyn Dinkins

This year in football was very
exciting. A lot of things were differ-
ent from last year: different coaches,
different players, and a lot of different
managers. Last year, only four
coaches and four managers directed
and supported the team: this year,
eight coaches and seven managers
steered and supplied backup.

The job of manager is an extremely
difficult, every day job. Some of the
tasks include: wrapping and taping
injuries, keeping the guys in line,
dealing with the equipment, and
keeping the guys hydrated.

Im going to miss having Coach
Daniels yell, Water! during the
games, said freshman manager
Daniel Epps.

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The two things I will miss most, said

junior Karyn Dinkins, are the long talks in

the clothroom and the feeling | got the first
time we won.

But dont worry, the managers will be
back next year to keep our football team in

order.

Photo by Keisha Low

Below, clockwise from upper left:
Curtis Lane, Amanda Merritt,
Deon Evans, Kerrick Poole and
Krystal Evans show their exhilara
tion after Southwests first win of
the season.

Not pictured is Daniel Epps.

Photo by Sta

The love and brotherhood among players and coaches is
the biggest difference between this season and previous

seasons. The new coaching staff is one of the greatest.
-- Senior Robert Wilson

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Photo by Tameka Thomas

Upper left: Coach Freeman
congratulates two of his players
after the Northeast game.

Top: Southwest prepares to snap
the ball against Evans.

Above: A Southwest ball carrier is
too much for a Northeast

defender.

Right: Football players rejoice
after beating Northeast.

Photo by Staff

Photo by Bernicia Spain

Southwest Band Still the Band to Beat in Bibb County

Story by LaKeisha Lowe

For many decades, Southwest
Marching Band, under the leadership
of Oscar Jackson, has thrilled crowds
with showstopping precision drills
and dances. Many other bands have
tried to imitate these moves, but they

could never do it like Southwest.

The Southwest Marching Band
has marched in the Mardi Gras
parades in Mobile, Alabama, the
Atlanta Christmas Parade and the
Cherry Blossom Parade.

When we perform, we feel like
stars, said senior flute player

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Elizabeth Worthy, a freshman,
wrote a descriptive paper about her
first year in the band. When I
stepped onto the field--excited, but
nervous--I could smell the dirt and
remembered Mr. Jacksons words:
Drive! I always felt good after the
shows because I knew we had
performed our best.

Photos by Bernicia Spai

Photo by Bernicia Spain

Above left, right and center: South-
west Marching Band and drum majors
Michelle Davis and Shontae Morgan
take the field to dazzle the crowd.

Below: Southwest Marching Bands
formations are always pleasing to the
home crowd.

Inset left: Marching band members
sweat it out in the hot Middle Georgia
sun until they get it right.

Inset center: A perfect example of the
precision always associated with

Southwest Band.

Inset right: Everyone gets funky when
drums and basses bring up the beat.

Photo by Staff

Photo by Staff

Photo by Bernicia Spain

Above: The Southwest Marching Band is
always ready to back the football team and get
the crowd into the game.

Far left: Shasta Jackson takes time to pose for
the camera during the bands third quarter
break.

Left: Marshall Stenson does some repair work
on his drum during an afternoon practice.

Concert Band/Jazz Band

Photo by Bernicia Spain

Concert Band Expands Members Experience
Story by Keisha Lowe

Southwest has been known for its Marching and Jazz
Bands, but not many people have recognized it for its
Concert Band. This band performed when football
season was over.

Concert Band members used prior time to prepare for
their performances at the PTSA-sponsored Christmas
Concert and at Concert Festivals.

Junior alto saxophone player Natalie Matthews and
junior percussionist Nicholas Walker agreed that they
enjoyed being in the Concert Band because it, exposed

us to different types of music.

Whos That Girl With the Fiery Baton?
Story by Keisha Lowe

The girl that dazzled your eyes at Friday night
football games was Amber Rhyne. She began performing
with the Southwest Marching Band in the eighth grade.
Amber said, Twirling with the band has increased my
love of being an entertainer.

Amber considered performing with the band a
once in a lifetime opportunity, which opened many doors.
Among other experiences, twirling gave her the chance to
visit Peru with a group of twirlers from the United States.

If nothing else, Ill always remember the guide-
line that Mr. Jackson has taught me to perform by: If
you're going to do something, do it correctly and do it
with every ounce of determination you have.

For five years, Amber has been amazing Friday night football
crowds with a twirling routing that includes tossing as many as
three blazing batons into the air.

Photo by Keisha Lowe

Photo by Robert Wilson

Southwest Jazz Ensemble Always Smooth

Story by LaKeisha Lowe

The highly acclaimed Southwest Jazz
Ensemble has kept its reputation through the years
as being one of Bibb Countys finest. It was com-
posed of dedicated, talented musicians.

Under the direction of Oscar Jackson, the
band performed at Central City Park, as pictured,
and at other occasions, such as the PTSA-sponsored
Christmas Concert, the Ebony Fashion Show and
the Macon City Auditorium. Also on the schedule
was shows at a variety of local elementary schools.

It takes a lot of dedication and practice to
become the best, said senior tenor saxophone
player Robert Wilson. Mr. Jackson encourages us
not to settle for mediocrity.

Above: The brass section heats it up for the Jazz Band.

Left: Tommy Gray excites the audience on trumpet.

Below left: Carlos Hughes pleases the crowd with a sax solo.
Below: Marcus Griffin lays down a solid rhythm.

Bottom: Zsatari Purcell and Keisha Lowe fill in the chords on

keyboards.
Photo by Robert Wilson

Southwest choir program welcomes
Mr. Mills as new director

STORY BY JOY LUCAS
Mr. Jimmy Mills was born in Macon, or the hood as he calls it. He attended Ballard B High
School, where he sang in the choir. It was not until high school that he decided to
major in music, but because of the influence of Ms. Driskell, Mr. Thompson,
and Mr. Robert L. Scott, Mr. Mills decided to do so.
After graduating from high school, Mr. Mills attended Ft.
Valley State, where he majored in music. After college, he decided
to join the army. While in the army, he attended Texas AME
Community Service Center and sung in the Stout Hearted Mens
Choir. He was also a member of the U.S. Army Band, in which he
played the trumpet.
Mr. Mills was married to Mrs. Fluorine Howard shortly
after he retired from the army. They have three girls, Sharon,
Evette, and Vanessa, and now have a grandson named Lance.
He attended Georgia College, Georgia State and the
University of Minnesota after getting married. When he finished
his work there, he started working at Ballard Hudson Middle
School, where he taught chorus for 20 years. Give me a student

with a good average and a good mind, and I will make them a good

musician, Mills said.

In 1998, he started teaching at Southwest High School. Mills said that he
enjoys working under Mrs. Fowler, and if he lives another 11 or 12 years, he will still be at Southwest. His goal for
the year 2000 is for Southwest to be the best.

FACING PAGE Upper Right: Mr. Mills warms up
his choir class from the piano. Bottom: The
Southwest Choir takes a moment for a group
shot after performing at a Southwest PTSA
meeting in the spring. M . we
, erat. ; m @6 Megan Davis enjoys
THIS PAGE Right: Megan Davis takes a . a _ A
breather during one of her solos. Below: ba being 7 = bis oist in
Gary Powell, Zsatari Purcell, Shunyetta : Mr. Mills Southwest
Pitts, Tiffany Russel and Martine Thomas High School Choir.
rehearse in Mr. Mills choir class. Below She enjoys singing
Right: Joseph Joyner, Sharonette Turner, for Mr. Mills
Chryl Johnson and Chyrl Hunt learn new
music. Bottom: The Southwest Choir performs its
Christmas concert at Macons Douglas Theater.
ALL PHOTOS BY YEARBOOK STAFF. how to read music.
She says, Mr.
Mills top priority is
for the choir to
know how to read
music and have the

right attitude to do

because he teaches
them new songs and

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Varsity and JV Cheerleaders keep

the home crowd in the game

STORY BY NICHOLE
HIKE

The Southwest cheer-
leaders did an outstanding
job this year. Bringing
spirit to all the games by
trying to get the crowd
involved was only half of
what really when on.
These girls had spirit and it
came from inside.

IT am very proud of the
cheerleaders, said varsity
cheerleading captain
Natasha Lane. The girls
have really improved since
the last school year. We
have enjoyed spreading a

little Southwest spirit and

we plan to continue show-
ing our Patriot pride for
years to come.

Ms. Bryant, the
cheerleading sponsor, was
appreciative of the support
given her by others.

Its been trying. Some-
times I wanted to cry. I

want to thank Tasha Lane

for being a great captain; if

it was not for her dedica-
tion, we would not have
been as successful as we
have been. [I also want to
thank] Ms. Barbour for
being so cheerful, Tamika

Thomas for being a dedi-
cated manager, and the
girls for their spirit. It
really makes you proud to
be a Patriot.

This year the cheer-
leading squad had grown
compared to years past.

They even expanded the
squad for basketball
season. Whether selling
pom-poms or cheering on
the teams they helped to
make Southwest an enjoy
able place to go to school

by bringing the spirit back

Photo by cheerleading sto

Photo by Keisha Lo

Photo by Keisha Lowe

FACING PAGE Top: (Back row) Narveshia Hines, Natasha Lane
Awyvanna McDowell, (middle row) Bianca Coley, Chasity Drain, Megan
Davis, Adrienne Howard, LaKeisha Raines, Kimberly Thompkins, (front

row) Katie Johnson, Vannessa Broadus, Margo Houser and Marla

Manness made up the varsity cheerleading squad. Bottom: The varsity

squad cheers a free throw shooter

THIS PAGE Top: Cheerleaders perform on the floor at the Centreplex
Center: Cheerleading sponsors Ms. Bryant and Ms. Barbour are
accompanied by team manager Tameka Thomas. Lower left: The junior
varsity squad is (back) Nicole Powell, (middle) Zaekerra Mathis
Amanda Merritt, and (front) Karyn Dinkins. Below: The squad cheered

Southwest football to its first win in two years

Photo by Katrina King

Photo by cheerleading staff

Southwest

Southwest swimmers compete to win

STORY BY CANDYCE
DAVIS

Even though the South-

west swim team was small,

that didnt mean it had an
unsucessful year. By the
end of the year, the team

was down to one swimmer,

but that did not stop
Southwest from winning
and breaking school
records.

Amber really enjoyed
competing with students
from other high schools.

Its great to be able to
go to competitions and
meet new people, she
said.

[Competition] builds
character. After all, its
not about winning, its

about maintaining good

health and having fun.

Under the guidance of

Mr. and Mrs. Akin, the
Southwest swim team
practiced at Northside

Swim Club on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Thurs-
days from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Our second season with
a swim team was a good
year, said Mr. Akin, who
assisted his wife in coach-
ing the team.

School records were
broken in the backstroke
and 100-meter freestyle.
Hopefully the swim team
will get more talented
Southwest athletes each
year.

FACING PAGE

Top: Amber Rhyne practices her backtroke at the Northside
Swim Club pool. Amber held the school record in the
backstroke and then broke her own personal best time
Below: Amber and Emily dive in.

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Top: The Southwest swim team is (left) senior Amber Rhyne
and (right) freshman Emily Baker.

Middle: Emily Baker hits the lanes for more practice. This
year, Emily broke the school record in the 100-meters,
formerly held by Donnell Reid.

Bottom: Amber stays competitive with plenty of practice.

ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SWIM TEAM STAFF

Wrestlers thrive
under new coach

STORY AND PHOTOS
BY KARYN DINKINS

This years Southwest
wrestling team showed
thorough endurance and
dedication. The new
coaches, Coach Harvey
and Coach Butts, have
pushed the guys to the
limit.

The coaches really
have the experience and
know the game, said Fred

Thompson, a sophomore.

They also can do every
single thing we can do
when it comes to work-
outs. These coaches are
the best ever!

Captains Kenya Green
and Lindsey Gray were
also looked up to by the
members of the team.

The captains are good
role models because they
set examples of perfection
on the wrestling mat, said
junior wrestler Armand
Acree.

Wrestling

FACING PAGE

Top: Coach Harvey collects a
medal for Kenya Greens winning
performance.

Lower left: Wrestling can be hard
work. Sophomore Markeiso
Williams gets a few z's on the
way home after a match.

Lower right: The cheerleaders are
always around to support the home

feam

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Top: Southwest wrestlers (from left
to right) Armond Acree, Elliott
Reid, and Frank Stewart (wearing a
pair of bloomers on his head), are
dressed out and ready to compete.
Below: Jarvis Serls and Jamaal
Negron receive awards after a

competition.

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Photo by Keisha Lowe

Varsity boys stay tough

STORY BY ERICA HOWARD
This years boys varsity basketball
team showed a lot of organization and

discipline. In the minds of the players,

it was because of their new coach,
Coach Frazier.

From failure comes success and

Southwest will remain champions

Photo by staff

forever, said senior for-
ward and team co-captain
Kevin Hamilton.

The new coach is great,
Hes a hard worker and
helps us out quite a bit. We
all think highly of him.

Senior Thomas Battle

Photo by Keisha Lowe

Photo by Portrait Shoppe

was another big star in the
Patriot lineup. In the
beginning, coach and |
weren't all that tight, but as
time went on things
changed, he said.

Right now we can put

our game with his game

and I like his style of
play.

Senior co-captain
Armand Burnett stressed
that, winning is an atti-
tude, and added, always

work hard to achieve your

goals.

FACING PAGE
Upper left: The team and the crowd

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get ready to go

Lower left: Roscoe Battle lets one

20 from way outside

Center left: A Patriot takes a
flagrant foul on a fast break
Center right: Sherwin Johnson

fights tough

Photo by Portrait Shoppe

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Northeast defense

Bottom: Armand
Burnett with the
high-pecentage

shot

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Below left: Armand Burnett,

Dw ightkee Law, Roscoe Battle and
Kevin Hamilton show some team

pride before the eame

Lower left: Kevin Hamilton gets a

put-back

Center: Kevin Hamilton goes for a
rebound while three Central players

stand and watch

Below: Kevin Hamilton shoots a

15-footer from the corner over

harsh Charger defense

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Photo by staff

Photo by Portrait Shoppe

Despite disappointment Southwest girls
basketball still has a good year

STORY BY ERICA HOWARD

The varsity girls basketball team improved throughout this school year. They
played their best and they tried hard. They worked hard to win games and they also
worked as a team.

The team had an excellent and dedicated coach in Coach Goolsby. The team agrees
that he is the best thing that happened to them. He did any and everything he could to
help the team. Kimberly Jones, one of the teams captains, said that Coach Goolsby
was the best and helped them out a lot. She also said that she enjoyed the time she
had around the coach.

Another team member, Candace Peck said, There is no I on the team.

Meaning, that no one person wins games. It is team work that wins games.
The team has set its standards high for next season. Hopefully, next
season we could win more games than we did last season, said co-

captain Georginna Lockett. Photo by Portrait Shoppe

Only thing we've got to do our minds to

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Photo by Portrait Shoppe

FACING PAGE Left: Latoya Hill, Alicia Durham and Keyal Fitzpatrick
show good D. Right: Melissa Gail shoots a 15-footer. Bottom: Patrice
Walker, Brandi Randolph, Candi Moore, Kim Jones, Sryneetra Billings-
lea, Melissa Gail, Georgina Lockett, and Coach Rodrick Hilton catch a

break. THIS PAGE Above left: Sryneetra Billingslea shoots a 15-footer.

Above: Alicia Durham launches a 3-pointer. Left: Coach Goolsby rallies

his troops. Below: Latoya Hill fires a hard pass to Georgina Lockett.
Photo by Portrait Sho,

Photo by staff

Photo by staff

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Boys B-team has its
game together

STORY BY KELLI JONES

The B-team was really on the ball
this year. They shut down nearly all

their competitors with their superior
game tactics.

These came due to the strenuous
hours these young men put into their
practice. Come rain or shine, these
boys practiced two hours every day
after a full day of school, and show-
ed no sign of slacking.

Team members Brannon Grace
and Jeffery Williams bragged that
both Jones and Frasier were excel-
lent coaches and really brought the
team together.

I really enjoyed B-team and Im

Photo by staff

looking forward to var-
sity, said sophomore
Brannon Grace.

Jeffrey Williams, also a
sophomore, added, Im
glad I had the chance to
play basketball this year
and I hope to see all my
teammates next year on
varsity.

Theres going to be
some competition to get on
varsity, said Coach
Frasier. But the guys
didnt seem too worried;
they knew they were
prepared and ready to ball.

Upper left: Tramane Spencer gets
the easy layup.

Upper right: Jeff Williams scores

on a fast break

Far left: Johnny Williams takes a
hard foul on the way to the hoop

Left: Julian Sneed gets ready to set
the play

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Far left: Keyal Fitzpatrick gets a wide
open jumper. (Photo by Protrait
Shoppe.)

Left: Alicia Durham hits the floor for
ahard rebound. (Photo by Protrait
Shoppe.)

Below left: Southwest players block
out Northeast for the rebound. (Photo
by Keisha Lowe.)

Below: Kim Jones concentrates
before putting up a free throw. (Photo
by Protrait Shoppe.)

Southwest softball team overcomes
setbacks to have a fun season

STORY BY KASEY EAVENSON AND BRANDI BUSH
The southwest softball team had a tough season, says Coach Andy Wright. We started the year off with a 3-0
record, but due to certain circumstances the team had to make tremendous adjustments.
The team lost its starting pitcher, Jamie Hunnicutt. This put the team in a real bind because she was the only
accurate pitcher on the team.
In spite of this and other setbacks, the players on the team appreciated their chance to play. The team had to
adjust a little, but I still had a great time playing this year and hanging out with my friends, said Becky Kitchens.
I really enjoyed playing this year, said Brandi Bush. I
had a lot of fun and cant wait until next year.
Among the benefits of playing sports lessons about hard
work and playing as a team. It has been a real learning
experience I wont forget, said Kelli Jones. I hope we have
just as much fun next year.
Right: Jennifer Oberle and Carolyn Bryant look on as Becky Kitchens seems to
be enjoying the bowl of ice cream shes eating. Below: 1998-99 Southwest
Softball Team. Detra Stanley, Kasey Eavenson, Shannon Baxter, Laquatta
Harper, Kelli Jones, Becky Kitchens, Jennifer Oberle, Tamesha Lewis, Aliesha
Powers, Erica Smith, Candy Moore, Aliesha Durham, Carolyn Bryant, Karen

Bryant, Tori Johnson, Candice Peck, Melissa Gail, Jamie Hunnicutt, Keyal
Fitzpatrick, Keosha Taylor, Brandi Bush.

Top left: Carolyn Bryant tries to get out
of the shot while the camera finds Kelli
Jones striking a pose with a cookie.

Top right: Team mom Mrs. Gail collects
her award for her work with the team.

Above Left: Coach Minton, smiling as
usual.

Above: Jamie Hunnicutt looks forward to

next years season.
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and some rabbit ears from Coaches

Minton and Wright.

ALL PHOTOS BY SOFTBALL TEAM

A tradition in soccer is off to a good

start at Southwest

The Southwest soccer team welcomed a new head
coach and assistant coach to their family. Mr. Stahl and
Mr. Oakley made the soccer program a reality for the
students this year. They saw to it new equipment was
purchased such as goals, uniforms and other practice

equipment. They showed pride and spirit by leading our

team to great success.

Hard hours were put into practicing after strenuous

STORY BY KELLI JONES

days at school. The soccer team practiced, on the aver-
age, four days a week for at least two hours each day.
Rain or shine, they were out on the fields working hard
to bring our school a victory.

Sophomore Jim Meadows said, It was hard work, bu
well worth the practice. Marcus Polite agreed.

Our team was off the chain. We always gave 100%
every time we were on the field.

FACING PAGE Left: Amber Rhyne covers as
Caryn Bryant chases a loose ball. Right: Armond
Acree dives to save a goal.

THIS PAGE Top Left: Rakesh Patel traps the ball
as Thoris Smith and Carolyn Bryant wait for the

pass. Above: Carolyn Bryant sweeps in to try to

steal the ball from Jermaine Hiley. Right: Caryn
Bryant looks to protect the ball and pass it upfield
to Jim Meadows. Below left: Caryn Bryant looks
on as two Southwest players use their chests to steal
the ball from a Perry player. Below: Jim Meadows
maneuvers the ball downfield for a score.

ALL PHOTOS BY YEARBOOK STAFF

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TENNIS TEAM

The future looks
bright for tennis

STORY BY VIRGINIA DANIELLY

This years tennis team finished the year with an 0-8 record. Even
though this might have looked bad, the team made great improve-
ments over the season. The team had a large collection of first-time
players who were just learning the basic skills of tennis.

Playing tennis never crossed my mind before, said Kasey
Eavenson. I had to make a big adjustment not to hit the tennis ball
like it was a softball.

Having many new, young players would mean a powerful tennis
team in the seasons to come. We have the entire boys team return-
ing and over half the girls will be playing next year, said Coach Hill.

As a whole I feel that the team did a wonderful job. It was a good
learning experience for the newcomers and also a challenge for the
veterans, she said. I believe next year we ll be stronger and hope-

fully we will be more
competitive.

The two team
captains, India Rollins
and Marques Wright,
made a great effort to
teach the newcomers the
ropes of tennis. Their
leadership helped shape
the team.

Above: Team captains India
Rollins and Marques Wright
were not only star players, but
teachers of the game. Left: The
Southwest Tennis Team shows
they know what playing sports
is all about: Fun!

ALL PHOTOS BY
YEARBOOK STAFF

Hard work pays off for golfers

STORY BY VIRGINIA DANIELLY

The 1998-1999 Golf Team was a success
this year. The team consisted of seven
players who practiced every day for about
three hours at Bloomfield Nine.

This year, the team competed in the

regional tournament, playing eighteen holes,

and at the state competition playing nine
holes.

We have worked very hard in preparing
for competitions and that has really paid
off, said sophomore Kelli Jones. I have

enjoyed my year playing golf and I hope to

see more of my friends join the team.
Becky Kitchens made an amazing swing

that placed Southwest in second place in the

state competition. This year has been a
great year for the golf team, she said. I
am glad to be a part of the Southwest golf
team and plan to play again next year.
The team was coached by Coach
Thornton, a physical education teacher at

Hamilton Elementary School. This year was his first
working with the Southwest team.

FACING PAGE Top: John Jenkins tees off during
the regions held at Bowden. Below: James Thomas
attempts to sink a putt from the fringe.

THIS PAGE Left: Chivas Spivey finds himself set
up for an easy drop. Middle left: John Jenkins

displays perfect form in his backswing. Below:

John Jenkins judges the distance to the green.
Bottom: Kelli Jones and Becky Kitchens take a
quick break to relax between rounds.

ALL PHOTOS BY KELLI JONES AND BECKY
KITCHENS

Baseball team improves
with new coach

STORY BY BECKY KITCHENS
For having a new head coach, placing third in the region was not a bad
start for the Southwest baseball team. Coach Daniels, who comes to South-
west each day after finishing up at the Alternative School, led the team with
assistant Coach Wright.
T think this was a rebuilding year, said athletic director Coach Freeman.
This program has a lot of potential and we expect good upcoming years.
The team was young, with only two seniors and mostly sophomores. In

spite of this, they finished the season with a better record than last year.

I think that the baseball team had a very productive year, said sopho-
more Isaiah Simmons.

The athletes are now realizing that it takes hard work to make a better
program.

And hard work was what the season was all about. In addition to their
game schedule, the team practiced five days a week for two hours each day.

Edward Simmons was named the teams MVP.

FACING PAGE Top: Isaiah Simmons walks
to the plate. Middle left: Otis Poole and Mike
Lewis come in from the outfield. Middle
right: Southwest High School Baseball Team
MVP Edward Simmons considers his next
pitch. Lower left: The team meets to discuss
strategy before the game. Lower middle and
right: Coaches Daniels and Wright lead the
team to a third place finish in the region.

THIS PAGE Left: The team celebrates at the
end of a good season. Middle left: Isaiah
Simmons and Michael Lewis smile with
pride at the end of the season. Below: Josh

Garnand waits patiently for the right pitch.
Bottom left: Marcus Tanner awaits the play
at first base. Bottom right: Justin Williams
chases after a ball hit long.

ALL PHOTOS BY
MS. CYNITHIA BRYANT

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Top left: Without any practice in this event, Jeris Booker
excells at the highjump while Mr. Fitzpatrick watches and
gives pointers. Top right: Team captain Darryl Robinson
struggles to keep the baton off the ground in the third leg of
the boys 4x800 meter relay. The boys team would go on to
compete at the state level. Above left: Johnny Williams and
Frank Stewart lend their support as teammate Marquise
Turner hits the sandpit. Above: Marcus Talton releases the
shot put with perfect form. Left: Quandra Singletary (left)
and Patrice Walker (right) meet for a perfect handoff in the
girls 4x800 meter relay.

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Southwests Academic Team
competes to win

CHALLENGE STORY BY NICHOLE HIKE

The Southwest Academic Team participated in nine
competitions this year. Preparing for these meant

practicing twice a week: once to research various

areas they thought they might be quizzed in, and once
to conduct mock competitions.

Among the many successes the team enjoyed this
year, the varsity team made it to the third round of
Teen Challenge on Channel 13 WMAZ.

This years

varsity Southwest
Academic Team mem-
bers were: Amber
Whitley, Jarel Watkins,
Dawn Scarborough,
Andy Weeks, Jessica
Hunnicutt, and Amber
Rhyne. Junior varsity
members were: Darion
Maynor, John Jenkins,
Jake Ledbetter, and
David Smith. The
alternates were:
Octavian McGhee,
Kawhanda Taiten,
Angela Powell and
Jennifer Beck.

Above and left: Jessica
Hunnicutt, Amber Whitley,
Dawn Scarborough and Jerel
Watkins represent Southwest at
Channel 13 WMAZs Teen
Challenge.
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State Beta Club elects
fourth straight Patriot

STORY BY NICHOLE HIKE

With a great skit and a catchy
campaign slogan--CurtIS the Man
with the Master Plan--Southwest was
able to bring home another state Beta
Club officer.

The fourth consecutive state
president or vice president, junior
Curtis Lane was elected state Beta
Club president for the 1999-2000
school year.

The skit followed the Men In
Black theme. In it, Southwest Betas
tried to keep the Master Plan
to keep Beta Club on top,
while aliens tried to steal it.

As in the Will Smith video, the

Top: State Beta Club president and
Southwest junior Curtis Lane
celebrates his victory with campaign
manager Natasha Lane. Right: Afiya
Askew, Folayan Askew, Jessica
Hunnicutt and Amanda Merritt get
ready for the Beta Club convention.
Far right: Afiya Askew proudly
displays her support for Southwests
bid at a state Beta Club office.

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aliens were subdued with the
smooth sounds of the movies
theme music. The skit won
second place.

Being the state Beta
Club president is a great
honor. I have to give all
the credit to the hard
work of the SWHS
Beta Club. I look
forward to taking
the Georgia State
Beta Club into the
next millenium!

Beta Club puts Southwest on the may

STORY BY NICHOLE HIKE

The Beta Club soared all year,
with Ms. Bell as advisor and a new
state president.

The Beta Club is for students
who enter the ninth grade with
a grade point average of 3.6,
and maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0.

The club does community
service projects throughout
the year.

In Beta, service projects
are a must. Students are
constantly encouraged to help
others, said senior member
Vonetta Austin. Through
service projects, the Southwest
High School Beta Club proved its
motto: Let us lead by serving others.

The club was not only active in the

community, but it was also the home of four

Top: Local president Folayan
Askew and past state vice
president Robert Wilson help
put Southwest on the map.
Above: Beta Clubs activites
were funded by chip sales.
Right: Jessica Hunnicutt,
Keisha Lowe and Andy Weeks
meet to discuss Beta Club plans.
Far right: Southwest presented
a banner as part of the skit that
won the state competition.

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state Beta presidents in four straight years,

This year Robert Wilson gave up his
title of state vice president while
Curtis Lane became the new
1999-2000 state Beta Club

president.

The Beta Club put
Southwest on the map.
Schools from all over the
state knew about the
Southwest Beta Club and it:
tremendous leadership.

Participating in the club
has been the experience of a

lifetime, said outgoing state
vice president Robert Wilson.
Through commitment and
services, Beta has made me a
better person and my experience as
state vice president has shown me a

way to be a better leader.

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Top: Southwests Beta Club students made Easter
baskets and delivered them to residents at a local

nursing home.

Above: Nichole Hike, Tameka Thomas, Katrina
King, and Lawanda Carswell collect their quota of
chips to fund their trip to state convention.

Above right: Natasha Lane, Afiya Askew and
Katrina King walk with others through the Atlanta
Hyatt Hotel on their way to elect Southwests
fourth straight state Beta officer.

Right: Southwest Beta Club members make their
way to the Atlanta Hyatt where they will come in
second in the skit competition.

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Cosmetology Club is about more
than just hair and nails

STORY BY BRANDI BUSH

The Cosmetology Club is made up of a group of students who work together to serve the community through

charitable work and good deeds, under their advisor, Susan H. Childs.

During this school year, Antoinette Singleton represented the club on the Homecoming court. In addition,
the club sponsored the Grim Reaper during Red Ribbon Week, bought presents for a family at the Rainbow Center
for Christmas, and went to CNN and the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta.

The members of the Cosmetology Club are: Martia Browner, president, Antoinette Singleton, vice president,
Tolecia Hill, secretary, Rochelle Oliver, treasurer, April Gordon, Diana Stillwell, and Dina Tuff.

FACING PAGE L to R: Far
left: Martia Browner
practices her skills on a
mannequin.

Left: Renada Robertson
practices her art on a willing
participant.

Below: Nakina Clark,
Martia Browner, Lawanda
Jackson, Renada Jackson,
and Tara Tarpley look on as
Tamesha Balthrop exhibits
her technique.

ALL PHOTOS BY KASEY
EAVENSON AND BRANDI
BUSH.

Todays students are
tomorrows millionaires

STORY BY DECA

DECA is a club that focuses on business, especially marketing. The clubs
purpose is to expose students to the various aspects of the business world. It
covers different topics ranging from what to say during a job interview to
which careers will have the most openings in the near future, as well as
which will be most lucrative financially. The club works to make students
more successful in the job market after they graduate from high school.

Todays students are tomorrows millionaires, said Mr. Bates, the clubs
advisor.

Another aspect of DECA has to do with the work program at Southwest.
Every member of the club is also an employee somewhere in the community.
The club aims to get its members as much work experience and job skill
training as possible now in order to make the job choices of tomorrow easier
for them.

A great benefit of this is receiving credit in school for actual outside
school employment.

DECAs president, Candace Peck, said that DECA began with a clean
slate this year with a new advisor, officers, and members.

Mr. Bates idea about his students participation was simple: Dont settle

for anything less than your best.

DECA 1998-1999
OFFICERS

President: Candace Peck
Vice President: Shanonda Scott
Treasurer: Vontressa Reese
Parliamentarian: Christopher Collins

MEMBERS
Raymond Goolsby
Joel Morgan
Constance Humphrey
Leketicia Murry
Natalie Pitts
Deoderick Hightower
Larry Wimberly
Fred Coats
Michelle Peavy
Heath Lewis
Yvonne Dumas
Ricky Thaxton
Tim Holt
Demetrice Blash
Lorell Smith
Clayton Smith
Brandy Heath
Nikki Hambrick
Kristopher Hubbard
Chester Hall
Jarvis Childs
Demeiko Vaughn

FBLA prepares students
for the world of business

STORY BY EBONI DAVIS

This years FBLA consisted
of 38 of
Southwest
High School's
brightest
students.

Club advisor
Ms. Cynithia
Bryant had
definite ideas of
what her club
should
accomplish.
My motto for
the club is
building todays
leaders for
tomorrow, Ms. Bryant said.

This year, the club participated in
the Fall Leadership Conference that
was help in Atlanta. The purpose of
the conference was to improve
student leadership skills.

After this state convention, the
club hoped to go to the national
convention in Orlando, FL.

Fall Leadership was a very
educational experience, said
Michelle Davis. We were taught
the necessary skills in order to be
successful in the business world.

We were in a very professional-

like atmosphere, which encouraged
us to pursue the work field.
There were sessions at the

conference for everyone who held an
office as well as
members at large.

These sessions

helped us to acquire

good leadership skills

in order to make our
position as an officer or a
member worth while, Davis
said.

FBLA also
participated in a regional
business competition with
other schools and held
FBLA week in the second
week of February.

FBLA is a club that
helps you prepare for the future,
said Teresa Outley.

Ever since Ive joined it, it has
made me become a more mature and
responsible
person. FBLA
helps you set
goals,

get

your
priorities
straight and it
helps you prepare fore the world
outside of this school.

FBLA 1998-1999

Michele Davis
Eboni Davis
Marshell Stinson
Angela Davis
Kawhanda Talton
Mia Braswell
Aurelious Carswell
Sharonda Blasingame
Vanessa Broadus
Fredrick Coats
Melissa Davis
Chasity Drain
Chasity Fortson
PV OtCReriviliiog
Raymond Goolsby
Bridgette Grayer
Crystal Grayer
Natachia Hart
Naketia Hicks
Shontae Hollingshed
Emily Knight
Robert Knight
Bryan Lightfoot
Terrance Lowe
Shawnterrio Moore
Shanita Murray
Teresa Outley
Jameka Pearson
Candace Peck
Zachary Person
Kimberly Thompkins

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Southwest athletes learn faith
through leadership and service

STORY BY: JOY LUCAS

The Fellowship of Christian
Athletes is a group of students who
have a belief in God, and through its
athlete members, teaches leadership
and community service through
Christ to others. The main purpose

of FCA is for students to grow in
their belief in God.
If you dont take care of your

body and soul today, where would
you be tomorrow? asked Coach
Freeman.

FCA allows student to see a side
of fellow students that they may not

have thought existed. It also gives
students the chance to have
fellowship with friends and
sometimes speak in front of an
audience.

FCA President Tony Fair joined
the club because he wanted to be a
role model among athletes in
Middle Georgia, he said.

By playing baseball, football,
and wrestling, and being a

Christian, I figured FCA would be a
great choice for me, Fair said.
FCA is a great club and all athletes
should be a part of it.

Below left: FCA president Tony Fair greets one
of the clubs many guest speakers. Below: FCA
officers were (L to R) Sharrod Smith, Georgina
Lockett, Courtney Parker, Trelane Moore, and
Tony Fair

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Old ideas about agriculture join new
ideas about the environment

STORY BY BRANDI BUSH AND KASEY EAVENSON

Future Farmers of America had service work, FFA members
approximately 20 members and is got a taste of agriculture and
one of the oldest clubs at Southwest, energetics.
having been here over 60 years. They got to learn how to

FFA members enjoyed such plant flowers and work on
events as a campus clean-up, a their cars.
community clean-up for local parks, This is a fine club to
and landscaping on campus. join, said sophomore Kevin

But service is only one aspect of McKinnon. You get to have
the clubs purpose. fun with your friends and

Besides their community and help the environment.

Top left: Scott
Anderson looks on
as Patrick Wallace
cleans floormats.
Above: Kevin
McKinnon gives
the thumbs up to
FFA. Far left:
Jason Meeks has a
look under the
hood. Left: Lee
Coley details a
dashboard.

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Family, community and learning are at the heart of FHA

STORY BY KELLI JONES

Future Homemakers of Americas
aim is to develop in its members an
interest in family and consumer
science careers and related
occupations.

The club provides opportunities
for self-development and preparation
for family, employment, and
community living. It also helps its
members to become aware of the

multiple roles of men and women in

todays society.
FHA members participated in
various activities this year under the

direction of their advisor, Mrs.
Veronica Collins Calhoun. They
provided snacks for the teachers
during Teacher Appreciation Week,
participated in Kids Yule Love,
Spring Fling, Black History Month
projects, and helped with the Senior
Luncheon.

Below left (L to R): Natalie Pitts, Samaiyah
Mitchell, Tabobbie Sapp and Steve Brown are
ready to get cooking.

Below right: For Dexter Walton, Steve Brown,
Thoris Smith and Byron Sutton, theres nothing

uncool about cooking.

ALL PHOTOS BY FHA

FUTURE HOMEMAKERS
OF AMERICA
1998-1999

President:

Vice President:
Secretary:

Asst. Secretary:
Treasurer:
Reporter:

Kim Jones

Tara Tarpley
Naketa Brooks
Dannette Boston
Varis Reid

Ariel Woodford

Photo by Key Club

Key Club teaches Patriots
the joy of giving back

STORY BY BECKY
KITCHENS

If you were a member of
the Key Club, you were a
busy Patriot. This fourteen

member organization
teamed up to create cham-
pions.
They volunteered at the

Cherry Blossom Health

Photo by Key Club Care
Center as
well as
the Boys
Club.
They
partici-
pated in
Bill
Boyds
birthday
celebra-
tion and

Photo by Key Club

collected clothes for
Goodwill.

The members of the club
worked overtime during
Christmas and Thanksgiv-
ing helping deliver meals
for Meals on Wheels.

They also collected money
to help fight Iodine Defi-
ciency Disorder.

Key Club is a really
good club because it helps
teach youth to give back to
our communities and it
helps shape our future
leaders, said Mrs. Hamlin,
the clubs sponsor.

Aside from all the hard

work the members put

into the club, they did

enjoy themselves. Key
Club is a wonderful
experience and has
helped me bocome more
active in my community
and my country, said

club secretary Joy
Lucas. Its an awesome
club.

Top: Joseph Joyner helps sort
food collected for the Macon
Outreach Pantry

Middle: The Key Club was
honored by the Macon Outreach
for their participation in Fall
Harvest of Canned Goods
Representing the Key Club are
president Vondranita Dinkins
and club sponsor Janice Hamlin.

Bottom: Joseph Joyner and
Vondranita Dinkins sort and put
away food collected by the club
for the Macon Outreach Pantry

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Top: (Front row, left to right) Lakiia Craig,
Jessica Hunnicutt, Vondranita Dinkins, (back

row, left to right) Monique McClain, Jamie
Wilkes, Shelley Cowart and Joycelyn Lucas
attend the Key Club Georgia Leadership

Training Conference

Above: (Left to right) Monique McClain, Jamie
Wilkes, Shelley Cowart, Vondranita Dinkins,
Joycelyn Lucas and Amber Whitley volunteer to
help decorate the Centreplex for Bill Boyd's
(pictured far right) Over 75 Birthday Party.
Middle: Monique McClain, LaShaunda Bivins
and (Right) Martine Thomas make peanut brittle
for the Key Club to give to teachers during
Christmas.

All photos provided by the Key Club.

Top left: Shelley Cowart helps serve cake at Bill
Boyd's birthday party

Top right: Jessica Hunnicutt participates in a
workshop at the Key Club Georgia Leadership
Training Conference

Middle: LaTasha Hunter dips pretzels to help the
Key Club make candy for Southwest teachers at

Christmas

Above: (Left to right) Joseph Joyner, Vondranita
Dinkins, Jessica Hunnicutt, Shelley Cowart,
Monique McClain and Mrs. Hamlin attend a
three-day conference at Black Mountain, North
Carolina

Left: Shelley Cowart makes candy for the Key
Club

All photos provided by the Key Club.

Photo by Leo Club

Photo by Leo Club

Leo is here to serve

STORY BY BRANDI BUSH

Leo was a club that enjoyed
helping people. The twenty
dedicated students met once a
month to discuss their next
service project because the
biggest part of the clubs pur-
pose was to go out once a
month to lend a hand where it
was needed. Among other
projects, first semester they
went to Macys
Nursing Home
and during
Christmas they
rang the bell for
the Salvation
Army.

April
Epstein learned
much about
helping others

while doing her
duties in Leo.

Photo by Leo Club

Being a part of the Leo
Club has made me realize
how I could help people
more, she said. A lot of
the members think that the
Leo Club is filled with
many great experiences.

Leos club officials for
this year were: Starla
Vinson, president; Eliza-
beth Hampton, vice-
president; and Miranda
Hendley, secretary. They
all did a very good job in
helping out the club.

Southwests Leo Club
was sponsored by the
Southside Lions Club and
was directed by Mrs.
Kalbfleisch. If you wanted
to join a club that helped
people, Leo was definately
the club for you!

TOP: Two Leo Club members visit
with an elderly woman at Macys
Nursing Home.

MIDDLE: Club sponsor Mrs.
Kalbfleisch takes a moment to chat
with members Starla Vinson and
Elizabeth Hampton.

BOTTOM: Elizabeth Hampton
and Mrs. Kalbfleisch help the
Salvation Army with their annual
Christmas fundraiser.

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THIS PAGE Left: Mu Alpha Club advisors Mrs.
Simmons and Ms. Dickey preside over the club initiation
ceremony.

FACING PAGE Upper left: Natasha West, Mu Alpha
Theta president, addresses the club.

Upper Right: Candice Peck greets guest and returning
Southwest alumna Tangela King.

Bottom (L to R): Kendrick Vail, Jessica Hunnicutt,
Shanonda Scott, Folayan Askew and Natasha West help
initiate new Mu Alpha Thetas members.

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Mu Alpha Theta is the club where
math meets service

STORY BY KELLI JONES
Mu Alpha Theta is a national
mathematics club which comprises
talented high school and junior and
community college students who
have a common interest in math.
The club took part in numerous

projects at school, including the

tutorial program for students. Mu
Alpha Theta also co-sponsored the
AP calculus test and participated in
Math Team competition. They
provided refreshments for faculty
and staff during American Education
Week, helped give recognition to
deserving math teachers, and assisted
with the promotion

of various school

activities.

Mu Alpha Theta also participated
in community projects, collecting
nonperishable items for needy
families at Thanksgiving. During
Christmas, they collected and pro-
vided toys for children on the
childrens ward at the Medical
Center of Central Georgia. Their
Easter project had them delivering
Easter-grams to residents at a nearby
nursing home. They also held
tutorial sessions for students at local

elementary schools.

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SADD steers Bibb County students
in the right direction

STORY BY KELLI JONES
SADD is not a club that focuses
SADD stands

for Students Against Destructive

on emotional distress.

Decisions.

The clubs purpose is to focus
awareness on the decisions of
teenagers and how their lives can be

The club

affected by their decisions.

we i.

SADD sponsor Ms. i is proud of her

clubs alt 8s

tried to steer students away from sex
and driving under the influence of
alcohol and drugs.

One of the events that SADD
participated in was the Ghost Out
Day during the week of prom.
Selected students were taken out of
their classes to symbolize the
number of deaths caused by alcohol-

and drug-
related
accidents.
SADD also
visited
McEvoy
Middle School
during the
year to talk
with younger
kids about
decision-
making and
their future.

The officers of SADD are:
Gardner and Charita Leek, co-
presidents; Tameka Smith, vice
president; and Chatavia Nicholson,
secretary. The club sponsor was Ms.
Barbour and helping her were special
SADD advisors Crystal Mitchell and
Carla James.

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Students Against

Destructive Decitions
1998-1999

Quajalyn Parks, Jo-Von Gordon,
Karlos Hall, Russia Martin,
Artai Jackson, Terrence Hill,
Carla James, Crystal Mitchell,
Robert McElhaney,
Alexis Gardner, Charita Leek,
Chatavia Nicholson,
Tameka Smith, Jenny Swanson,
Dee Sellars, Ontario Grier,
Lisa Harris, Tiquilia Fitzpatrick,
Marquisha Jackson

Science Club proves theres more to
science than homework

STORY BY VIRGINIA
DANIELLY

The Southwest High School
Science Club explored all aspects of
science, including physical science,
biology, physics, and chemistry.
With the help of club members, Ms.
Hope Fordham, the club advisor,
planned interesting trips, such as to
Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.

Photo by Virginia Danielly

The club visited Florida for three
days and two nights during spring
break.

The Science Club is helpful
towards my career of choice. I enjoy
the Science Club because we do a lot
of exciting activities, said sopho-
more member Shampaine Escobar.
] will also get an opportunity to
shadow a college student that is
majoring in obstetrics and gynecol-
ogy.

The Science Club volunteered at
several elementary schools to help
younger kids understand the myster-
ies of science. In the spring, the club

attended a shadow day at colleges for

the members to get a glimpse at
college life. Ms. Fordham also
sponsored a trip to Six flags at the
end of the school year.

The club paid for many of their
travel expenses by selling Nestle
Crunch bars.

Aside from all the activities and
other benefits, the Science Club is a
great opportunity to meet other

students at Southwest. Members
made friends with different types of
people on trips and selling candy.

1998-1999 SCIENCE CLUB

Marcus Talton
Otis Poole
Lashaunda Bivins
Shampaine Escobar
Otisha Paschal
Zuri Devero-Samuel
John Jenkins
Chris Case
tvity(e Maser
Marcus Polite
Tremayne Barron
Rosa Patterson
Melissa Gail
Tony Dean
Jeff Echols
David Smith
Jake Ledbetter
Anthony Morris
Erika Jones
Sharod Collins
Virginia Danielly
Kenyatta Turner
Angie Gallimore
Jantia Parks
Kasey Eavenson
Bethany Sherman
Becky Kitchens
Kelli Jones
Mitch Elliott
Preston Mackie
Darrius Coleman
Ronald Pryor
Carisa Jones
Johnny Williams

Above: What a fall! Several Science club
members navigated over 1600 feet of winding
water canals and plunged over a 43-foot,
breathtaking drop at Busch Gardens in Tampa,
Florida. Left: Kelli Jones, Becky Kitchens,
Kasey Eavenson and David Smith take a break
on a rock at Busch Gardens.

Student Council leads in spirit and service

STORY BY VIRGINIA DANIELLY
Student Councils main purpose was to provide students at Southwest with activities that promoted school and
community pride. The organization also gave its members project leadership, planning, coordinating and organizing

opportunities.

I would have to say our motto is: Making our school an experience to be proud of, said Mr. Oakley, the

councils advisor.

The two biggest events Student Council sponsored during the year were Homecoming activities and two blood
drives. They also helped plan pep rallies and other events which encouraged school spirit.
Student Council was in charge of the junior and senior class spirit bulletin boards along with the marquee on

Williamson Road.

We keep the school looking good by putting up bulletin boards in the halls and making signs for games, said
Georgina Lockett, junior class treasurer.
At the end of the year, Student Council put on the annual Spring Fling.

Student Council blood drives

compete with fear and myth

STORY BY KEISHA LOWE

Are you scared to give
blood?

Do you tremble at the
sight of a needle?

Many students at
Southwest were just like
you.

The annual Blood Drive,

sponsored by Southwest's
Student Council, was not
overflowing with pints of

Far right: Undaunted by fear
of pain and rumors about
giving blood, senior Natalie
Pitts gladly donates blood.

Right: Southwest senior Alexis
Gardner fills out confidential
screening questionnaires and
takes a quick blood test before
donating blood.

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COUNCIL

blood like in previous
years. Just over 50 people
gave blood first semester,
compared with over 80
people the year before.

In 1998, the number of
pints collected was the
highest number collected
among all Macon schools.

Mr. Oakley, the Student
Council advisor, said he

was disappointed in the
turnout. However, he had
hope for the blood drive
during second semester
due to the rise of people <
the right age.

For students
still nervous
about giving
blood, Bridgette
Grayer, the

Student Council president,
offered words of comfort.
There is nothing to be
afraid of about giving
blood, Grayer said.
You only feel a
pinch, and it
y helps other
people in the
long run.

Teens Against Pregnancy provides a
much-needed message for today

STORY BY NICOLE CARTER AND JOY LUCAS

The Teens Against Pregnancy/
Vision*Image*Power program pro-
vided monthly educational, social,
and service activities that encouraged
teens to complete their high school
education without becoming parents,
using alcohol, or using drugs.

TAP was an outstanding and

inspiring organization. The club

members helped look out for one
another and for society.

The spirit of the club will carry
on for a lifetime and I wish it a pros-
perous future. said club manager
Jason Walker.

TAP monthly service projects
included sponsoring the Red Ribbon
Week Essay Contest, carrying out a
canned good drive, preparing baskets
for nursing home patients,
distributing Toys for Tots at the
Booker T. Washington Center, and
collecting jackets for the Jacket
Bank.

TAP members also had fun this
year. They attended a Valentines
Day dance and a black history

program, participated in the Cherry

Blossom Parade, had a worship
service at Steward Chapel AME
Church, and had a black college
campus tour.
The club also took field trips to
various
museums,
Atlanta
Hawks
and
Atlanta
Falcons
games,
and
attended
area
theatrical
pro-

ductions.

TAP OFFICERS

President:

Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Parliamentarian:
Club Manager:

Samantha Rainey
Nicholas Walker
Eric McClendon
Erica Smith
Kamardi Carter
Jason Walker

VOCA means opportunities for
Southwest students

STORY BY CANDYCE DAVIS
VOCA stands for Vocational
Opportunities Clubs of America and
is a club that goes hand-in-hand with
a class at Southwest called CVAE
(Coordinated Vocational and Aca-
demic Education), taught by Mrs.
Hankinson. The purpose of the club
is to provide vocational education
opportunities to Southwest students.
VOCA is basically the only club
that is primarily for ninth graders,
said club advisor Mrs. Hankinson.
Under her leadership, the club grew

tremendously this school year.

I believe its because of every-
thing we were able to do last year:
pizza parties, field trips, VOCA
contest in St. Simons and a club trip
to Six Flags.

VOCA also strives to provide all
activities at no additional charge to
its members.

When asked what she liked about
being VOCA sponsor, Mrs. Hank-
inson said, I love the members.
They are so appreciative and their
excitement is contagious!

VOCA MEMBERS

Lamesha Green, Kenyetta Haugabrook,
Erica Ball, Joris Cherry, Reggie Davis,
Candis Dudley, Bernard Hill, Aleshia
Meridy, Jarvis Parker, Chasity Tard,
Doris Harris, Chimeka Jolly, Willie King.
Laquana Love, Ledrena Golden, Tamara
Roberson, Jaquana Anthony, Lewis
Barnette, Chastity Blash, Raheem Jordan,
Nijar Morant, Marquissa Neal, Caneshia
Cohen, Juanita Hightower, Chris
Coleman, Shonissci Davis, Carlos
Halloway, Pakisha Watson, Lametrice
Williams, Tawanda Williams, Jahmi
Booker, Marshall Johnson, Marquetia
Mingo, Paulaniece Timothy, John
Gooden, McQuia Middlebrooks, Tyray
Milton, LaPrincess Solomon, Steven
Stillwell, Omega Womble, Wan Bonner,
Toccara Smith, Adrian Wilcher, Brad
Holley, Renaire Jackson, Alicia Powers,
Tequandra Singletary, Vanchannon Tuff,
Paris Coley, Christy Felts, Roshelia Gay,
Winifred Pryor, Jamaral Tard, Jamaal
Eason, Travis Patat, Deshun Bland,
Keyal Fitzpatrick, Shanita Hinsley,
Shanika Barnes, Andre Dinkins,
Chivonne Mitchell, Jonairy! Robertson,
Valasha Simmons, Jennifer Bone,
Jermorrako Braswell, Fatisha Burnette,
Kira Maynard, Crystal McElroy,
Johneshia Pleasant, Lashannon Thomas,
Andrika Dudley, Charles Harvard, Vergis
Sanders, Shakira Cain, Archie Golden,
Hayward Jones, Markeiss Williams,
Angela Browner, Sharonette Turner,
Christina McClendon, Lawrence Will-
iams, Quann Osborne, Kim Browner,
Leshicia Rainey, Elliot Reid, Shayla
Mosley, Jamaal Negron, Gibran
Shephens, Larry Hicks, Jesse Boone.
Zavier Henry, Shaquazlyn George.

VOCA OFFICERS

President

: Vanchannon Tuff
Vice President:

Aleishia Meridy
Tequandra Singletary
Caneshia Cohen
Jaquana Anthony
Bernard Hill

Chastity Blash

Keyal Fitzpatrick

VEGlub

-Club continues to promote good
haracter in Southwest students

STORY BY KATRINA KING

As usual, the Southwest Y-Club had a very productive year.
The clubs advisors, Ida Jordan and Mary Glover, and the officers planned many projects to help Southwest and
he community. They also made sure that Southwest was represented at state conferences.
Y-Clubs purpose is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home and school, high standards of Christian
tharacter.
Throughout the year, Y-Club did a great deal for the school. They decorated lunchrooms for Halloween,
hanksgiving, and Christmas. They also bought and decorated the schools Christmas tree.
The club also expressed the schools appreciation for the faculty at various times of the year. However, Y-Clubs
ervice projects were not limited to just the school.
The members completed several community projects. They gave candy to patients in the Childrens Hospital at
alloween and they sponsored a family at Thanksgiving.
Y-Club also sponsored a child on the Macon Telegraphs Wish list and donated some reading materials to a local
hursing home.
Club members attended two conferences this year. The first was a District Rally at Tattnal Square Academy in
ovember. They other was a State Youth Assembly held in Atlanta in December.
The club was successful in carrying out all of its projects. According to Jordan, we would not have been able to
1ccomplish so much if we did not have such hard working club members. Im very proud of them.
The officers of Y-Club are: Folayan Askew, president; Vonetta Austin, vice president of membership; Donnelle
Reid, vice president of programs; Katrina King, secretary; Tamika Thomas, treasurer; and Christie Jones, chaplain.

Young Explorers saves our world again this year

Young Explorers is an environ- County School District. held in the spring.
mental science club that has been We worked really hard this year The club also raised money this
working extremely hard to make our to raise money for Pennies for the year to adopt 10 acres of land in the
world a better place. Park, said Ms. Relyea, the club Amazon rain forest in the name of

The club participated in a fund advisor. Southwest High School. To do this,
raiser called Pennies for the Park. In All Pennies for the Park donations the Young Explorers hand-made pet
the last two years, Southwest High went to support Ocmulgee Park. rocks and sold them for a quarter.
Schools Young Explorers club has The club participated in its annual

raised the most pennies in the Bibb activity called Earth Day, which is STORY BY YOUNG EXPLORERS

Southwest Envirothon Team takes honors at competition

Envirothon is a hands-on science-/ others if they were working in regional competition in March at
environment-based competition. a group. Cheehaw State Park. Not only did
There are five categories in which During the year, the the team take first place, but did so
students compete: wildlife, water, team met with a local in all five categories!
soil, forestry and a current envi- 7 forester who taught At the state competition in April at
ronmental topic. This years them important skills Jekyll Island, the Southwest team
topic was fire management. like how to measure finished a respectable eighth out of

Southwest's Envirothon ; atree,howtoagea 15 teams.

Team started studying as soon as 2 deer and how to

school began. Categories were 2 identify animal tracks. STORY BY ENVIROTHON TEAM
assigned to certain students and | "3 This years

they were responsible to know the Envirothon Team

information and to teach it to placed first at the YOUNG EXPLORERS/

ENVIROTHON MEMBERS

(Envirothon Team members names

appear here in bold type.)

Chris Adkinson, Brandon Alexander,
Kelly Alsobrook, Jessica Baker,
Nikki Barnes, Jennifer Beck,
Johnnie Beck, Carolyn Bryant,
Caryn Bryant, Amanda Cook,
Karyn Dinkins, Jessica Hunnicutt,
Tammy Jennings, Curtis Lane,
Justin Leese, Patrick Leese,
Morrell Leghorn, Marla Maness,
Kristy Mathis, Amanda Merritt,
Monica Mulling, David Nells,
Jennifer Oberle, Slenna Releford,
Amber Rhyne, Dawn Scarborough,
Jerel Watkins, Amber Whitley,
Kendra Wilson, Robert Wilson

Directory

Folayan Askew: Honor
graduate, Patriot marching
band, chorus, Y-Club, Beta
club, Student council,
Upward Bound, Mu Alpha
Theta, Georgia Power
Student Committee, Youth
Leadership Forum on
Medicine. Goals: To
pursue higher learning at
Mercer University and to
later to become successful
in the field of medicine.
Vonetta Austin: College
Prep, Beta Club, Y-Club,
TAP, community service.
Goals: To become a
physical therapist. Johnnie
Beck: Chorus, Leo,
Young Explorers. Goals: |
want to go to Valdosta
State University for four
years to become a pediatri-
cian. Shanika Bonner:
Goals: To go to Macon
Tech and become a pediat-
ric nurse. Mia Braswell:
3.5 GPA, marching and

concert band, FBLA, Beta
Club, and Spirit Club.
Goals: My future goals are
to become a pharmacist or
pediatrician and to open
my own school of dance or
a performing arts school.
Lawanda N. Carswell:
Marching band, TAP,
Young Explorers, honor
roll, Y-Club, Friendliest
for the senior class, and
Beta Club. Goals: My
future goals are to go to
college to major in medi-
cine to become a registered

nurse and just be a suc-

cessful woman with hope

and faith surrounding my
dream. Nicole Carter:
College prep, Y-Club,
yearbook, TAP. Goals: To
become a dentist and to
start my Own practice.
Bryan Chesire: Golf.
Goals: To graduate and go
to Tech school. Christo-
pher Collins Jr.: B +

Student, running track,
powerlift team. Goal: To
make a career from the
Army and marry Candace
Peck. Laquana Daniels:
Young Explorers. Goals:
My future goal is to be-
come a cosmetologist and
have my own shop.
Candyce Davis: College
prep, 3. 0 g.p.a., TAP,
Southwest marching band.
Goals: My future goal is to
go to college and major in
medicine. Michelle Davis:
Drum major for Southwest
marching band, swimming,
FBLA president. Goals: To
attend Georgia College and
State University. Chasity
Fortson: College prep,
Mu Alpha Theta vice-
president, Beta Club
treasurer, FBLA. Goals:
To attend Armstrong
Atlantic State University
and major in physical
therapy. Danielle A.

Gardner: 3.2 g.p.a.,
SADD president, student
council representative,
Spanish Club, TAVA,
FBLA, TAP, Archonettes
president, CYF - special
projects coordinator.
Goals: To become an
international corporate
lawyer with a bachelor of
science in computer sci-
ence and a bachelor of arts
in international business
while owning a law firm
with my brother. Shakeita
Gibson: Beta Club, band,
Y-Club, Teens Against
Pregnancy. Goals: Gradu-
ate from Georgia State and
get a degree in nursing or
physical therapy.
Bridgette Sheree Grayer:
Honor Graduate, honor
roll, Governor's Honor
nominee, Beta Club, Pep
Club, TAP, Young Explor-
ers, Y-Club, FBLA histo-
rian, Student Council

president, junior class
representative, Mu Alpha
Theta, Youth Leadership
Bibb County. Goals:
Attend Mercer University
and major in computer
information systems.
Kenya Green: Captain of
the wrestling team, soccer
team member, French horn
section leader in band.
Goals: I plan to attend
Morris Brown College and
join the band, and major in
physical therapy or be a
wrestling coach at South-
west. Nicki Hambrick:
FFA (10-11), DECA (12),
Young Explorers (10).
Goal: Im going to become
a cosmetologist and even-
tually open my own salon.
Kevin Hamilton: Foot-
ball, Basketball, track,
FCA. Goals: I plan to
attend college. Paul Hall:
Spanish Club, DECA.
Goals: I plan to attend a

four-year college starting
in the fall of 1999. Nicki
Hambrick: FFA, DECA,
Young Explorers. Goals:
Im going to be a cosme-
tologist and eventually
open my own salon. Kevin
Hamilton: Football team,
basketball team, track
team, FCA. Goals: To go
to college. Cory
Harrelson: 8th in graduat-
ing class, baseball team,
Pep Club, student council,
senior class president,
homecoming court. Goals:
To be the head of a great
business organization.
Jovan Toccara Harris:
Majorette, captain of the
Southwest Marching
Patriot Band, yearbook, Y-
Club, TAP. Goals: To
become a successful
pediatrician and have my
own dance studio which I
also will become success-
ful at. Brandy Heath:

DECA, Latin Club, Key
Club, SADD. Goals: To go
to college to become an
orthodontist. Naketia
Hicks: Goals: To major in
criminal law and get my
license to do hair. Jennifer
Nichole Hike: College
Prep., band, TAP, Y-Club,
yearbook staff, Beta Club,
Latin Club, Whos Who
Among American High
School Students. Goals: To
attend Augusta State
University to become a
neonatal nurse and minor
in computer engineering.
Erica Howard: Drill team.
Goals: To go into the Air
Force. When I get out of
the Air Force, go to college
and major in nursing.
Constance Humphrey:
FHA, TAP, TAVA, and
DECA. Goals: To go toa
four-year college to be-
come a lawyer and then a
few years later owfl a law

firm. Jessica Hunnicutt:
College Prep., Key Club
vice-president, Mu Alpha
Theta treasurer, Beta Club,
academic team, Young
Explorers. Carla James:
48th in graduating class,
3.1 g.p.a., Order of Eastern
Stars, SADD, TAVA.
Goals: I plan to be a math
professor one day. Eddie
Solomon: Basebal! team,
football team, and a little
basketball. Goals: Go into
the service or work at
Federal Express. Sintoria
L. Johnson: Softball team,
basketball team, track
team. Goals: To attend a
college and major in dental
hygiene. Katrina King:
College prep., Beta Club,
Y-Club secretary, Mu
Alpha Theta, yearbook co-
editor, community service.
Goals: I plan to go on to
college and study political
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pursue a career in law or
some government-related
field. Emily Knight:
Goals: To go to Valdosta
State College and take
business or major in
criminal justice. Natasha
Lane: Honor student,
cheerleading captain, Beta
Club. Cherita Leek: 3.5
g.p.a., SADD president,
Goals: To go into the Air
Force. LaKeisha Lowe:
Beta Club, Drama Club,
TAP, Young Explorers,
marching band, jazz band,
Mu Alpha Theta, yearbook
co-editor. Goals: To attend
college, hopefully
Spelman, to pursue an
English degree, then go to
law school. Marla
Maness: A student,
Young Explorers, Beta
Club, varsity cheerleader.
Goals: To graduate from

college and become a
successful person. Octavia
Onatowa Mosley: Major-
ette in the Southwest
marching band. Goals: To

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graduate and go to college
to study medical assis-
tance. Laketicia Murry:
Dance team, DECA, Y-
Club, VOCA, TAVA.
Goals: I plan to go to
college, enroll in the Air
Force ROTC and become

an anesthesiologist.

Shanita Murry: 3.0 g.p.a.,

Y-Club, chorus, JV
cheerleading captain, Key

Club, junior representative,

complex secretary of
Student Council, FBLA.
Goals: I plan to attend
college to get my degree in
nursing, and also to go
back to major in business
management. Tonya E,
ODonnell: College Prep.,
B average, Mu Alpha
Theta. Goals: To go to
college, find a successful
job, and start a family.
Candace Peck: Varsity
softball, track team cap-
tain, varsity basketball,
Beta Club, TAP, DECA
president, Mu Alpha
Theta, Student Council.

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Goals: I plan to attend a
four-year college in Geor-
gia and major in the busi-
ness field. John Paul Ross
Pitts: 3.6 g.p.a., Upward
Bound, Beta Club, DECA,
Upward Bound basketball
team, dance club member.
Goals: To receive my
bachelors degree from
Clark Atlanta University
and my masters from
Morehouse, become either
a famous rapper known by
millions, or an orthodontist
(whichever pays the most).
LaSheika Danielle
Powell: Band, TAP,
Young Explorers, Y-Club,
voted most talkative in
senior class. Goals: To go
to college and major in
pediatrics; do three years
of medical school.
Lashonda D. Raines:
FBLA, VOCA, Pep Club,
choir. Goals: To attend
Clark College in Atlanta,
Georgia, and then become
a self-owned business-
woman. Vontressa Reese:

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DECA, band, TAP. Goals:
Either join the Air Force or
go to Macon Tech.
Donnelle Aliscia Reid:
Alumni of Youth Leader-
ship Bibb County, Y-Club,
swim team. Goals: Going
to college and pursuing a
law degree for the corpo-
rate, executive level, then
going to run for public
office or work in an em-
bassy or an executive
federal government posi-
tion. Amber Rose Rhyne:
Cross country team,
Feature Twirler for the
Marching Patriots, swim
team, soccer team, com-
munity theatre, Beta Club,
Young Explorers, Leo
Club. Goals: To earn a
doctorate in zoology and
move to Australia. Tiffany
Monique Russell: Honor
student, 3.7 g.p.a., major-
ette in band, chorus,
varsity cheerleader, Beta
Club, Y-Club, Mu Alpha
Theta. Goals: To major in
computer science and

minor in business adminis-
tration at Spelman College,

and be a dance girl in the
band there. Dawn
Scarborough: 8th in
graduating class, honors

student, Beta Club, Young
Explorers Club president,
academic team co-captain,
Envirothon co-captain, Mu
Alpha Theta public an-
nouncer, Key Club, varsity
soccer team, marching
band. Goals: To become an
ecologist and study in the
rain forest. Shanonda
Scott: FBLA, TAP, varsity
cheerleader, Y-Club, Mu
Alpha Theta, DECA vice
president, senior class vice
president, Key Club, Beta
Club, math team, Student
Council. Goals: I plan to
attend Georgia Southern
and major in computer
engineering. Clayton
Smith: Wrestling, Young
Explorers, Envirothon,
DECA. Goals: To be an
officer in the Marine
Corps. Jaketia Stubbs:

FBLA, junior representa-
tive, Educational Talent
Search. Goals: To join the
Air Force and study in the
medical field. Selena
Taylor: Majorette in the
marching band, Y-Club,
FBLA, Pep Club. Goals: I
plan to graduate from a
good college and become a
successful pediatrician.
Tamika Thomas: Honor
student, Y-Club secretary,
Upward Bound, Beta Club,
Young Explorers, Student
Council, senior class
secretary, yearbook,
cheerleader manager,
Youth Leadership Bibb
County, Youth Leadership
Forum on Medicine,
marching band, symphonic
band, FHA, Touchdown
Club, Georgia Certificate
of Merit, Whos Who
Among American High
School Students. Goals: To
attend Valdosta State
University, major in pre-
medicine, and then attend
Mercer University for

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graduate school. Steve
Thompson, Jr.: 3.0 g.p.a.,
VOCA, TAVA. Goals: To
graduate and be something
in life. Demeiko Vaughn:
Honor roll, 3.7 g.p.a.,
chorus. Goals: To be a

successful accountant after

college. NaTasha West:
3rd in graduating class.
Goals: To attend FAMU,
major in finance and

become a financial analyst.

Jacinta Williams: Y-
Club. Goals: Im going
into the Air Force. Robert
L. Wilson II: 3.5 g.p.a.,
25th in graduating class,
football team, wrestling
team, soccer team, FCA,
Young Explorers, Beta
Club, band. Goals: I plan
to attend Valdosta State
University to major in
computer science and
minor in music. La-

Tealhia Wimberly: Goals:

To go into the Navy or the
Army and go to school to
work with computers.
Dwayne Woodley: Goals:

To put God first in my life.
To take the SAT, go to
college and become an
actor and filmmaker or a
teacher. Reynada K.
Woodley: Southwest
marching band. Goals: To
take up a trade at Macon
Tech, get a job working
with computers, like
working at GEICO with
my mom.

164: a. Jewanna Adside,

b. Folayan Askew, c. Vonetta
Austin, d. Heather Barnes,

e. Katherine Beck. 165: a. La-
toya Bonner, b. Lawanda Cars-
well, c. Laquanna Daniels,

d. Mia Darjde, e. Candyce
Davis, f. Michele Davis, g. Tony
Fair, h. Chasity Fortson,

i. Marisa Gibson, j. Shekeita &
Shemika Gibson. 166: a. Brid-
gette Grayer, b. Kenya Green,

c. Chester Hall, d. Paul Hall,

e. Nicki Hambrick, f. Marcus
Harden, g. Cory Harrelson,

h. Jovan Harris, i. Brandy Heath,
j. Nichole Hike. 167: a. Lucious
Hill, b. Kristopher Hubbard,

ec. Jessica Hunnicutt, d. Kenya
Jackson, e. LaTavis Jackson,

f. Carla James, g. Sintoria John-
son, h. Cristie Jones, i. Katrina
King, j. GreQuilla Kitchens.

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S-E-N-1-O-R

I, Jewanna Adside, leave
to all underclassmen my
sense of humor. To the

Southwest Marching Band,

I leave my ability to take
the heat in after school
practice. I, Folayan
Askew, leave my ability to
achieve anything I wish to
my sisters, Rashida and
Afiya. A note of advice to
everyone else: you can be
smart and have fun at the
same time! Best of luck to
my friends in the future!
To the band: continue to
keep the spirit and strength
alive! To Mr. Jackson:
Thanks for being that extra
parent away from home.
To my Mom, Dad, and
other family members:
Thanks for all the love-and
support, | really needed it!
|, Heather Barnes, leave

all my underclassmen
friends the ability to do
well in all their classes, and
enjoy being a SENIOR!
Ya'll keep it real for
everyone else. I, Johnnie
Beck, leave to all under-
classmen my ability to do

my best at everything I can.

I leave all my friends the
ability to PASS all their
classes and graduate. I,
Shanika Bonner, leave my
brother, Wan Bonner, my
great personality, intelli-
gence, and attitude. I also
leave my ability to do
whatever you want to
accomplish in life. I, Mia
Braswell, leave what's left
of my energy to the South-
west Marching Patriots,
veterans, and upcoming
freshmen. |, Lawanda
Carswell, leave to my

sister and cousin, Sherri
Carswell and Quana
Jefferson my ability of
passing everything without
any problems. Mrs. Reid is
a tough teacher, but shes
good at teaching chemistry.
Best wishes and good luck
for the school term 1999-
2000. I, Laquana Daniels,
leave a message to Charles
Harris. Stop playing and
get your work so you can
pull your grades up. I,
Michele Davis, leave my
ability to perform well at
football games to my

fellow drum major, Shunta
Morgan. My ambitious
attitude to my younger
brother, Hamp Davis. And
my good looks to all of the
sistas,at Southwest I,
Chasity Fortson, leave all
underclassmen the ability to

make it to the 12th grade
and stay out of trouble so
you can graduate. I also
leave the strength and
endurance to become
something in life. I,
Stephanie Celeste Foster,
leave to Calvin Jerome
Bell, Jr. my ability to give
respect where respect is
due! Never forget you are
very special and no one in
the world is like you (thats
good). I love you very
much and you are my
dearest and favorite cousin.
Stay in church and listen to
your elders. I, Alexis
Gardner, leave my crazi-
ness to all underclassmen in
hopes that they can have
serious fun and still pass
everything (including Mrs.
Reid). To the class of
2000,1 leave my craziness

and smartness in hopes that

you can be the tightest class
after the class of 1999. I,
Shekeita Gibson, leave my
cousin, Kedra Grayer, my
good looks and my ability
to skip classes without

getting caught. To all the
underclassmen, I leave my
brain so that you all can
pass Mrs. Reid. I, Shemika
Gibson, leave to my
cousin, Kedra Grayer, good
luck in the future. To
Vashaun Glover, all of my
love and the key to my
heart. 1, Bridgette Sheree
Grayer, leave all my love
to the one and only Thomas
T. Harvey; to my best
friend Quay my ability to
be pretty; and to my little
sisters Precious and Molley
I leave my intelligence.
And to all these haters

who ve loved me over
these past four years,
you're just mad cause Im
me and you'll never be! I,
Kenya Green, leave to T.
Gray the ability to act the
fool, and t Kanjardi, the
ability to,chill as always,
and to the click: stay cool
andiKeep it tight. I, Paul

Hall, leave my intelligence,
humor and ability to do
well behind to all those
underclassmen; and for all
the upcoming seniors,
remember to tell them hatas
to back up off you. I, Nicki
Hambrick, leave Kendra
Wilson my ability to stay
out of trouble and I leave
Jessica Fordham the ability
to pass and eventually
graduate, and I leave to
both of them the ability to
stop skipping. I, Kevin
Hamilton, leave everybody
my ability to overcome the
bad things in life, and to the
football and basketball
teams, good luck. I, Cory
Harrelson, leave to all
underclassmen my unbe-
lievable sense of style,
charisma, and dance moves.
Remember to keep your
head up, and always do
what you want to do. Dont
be a conformist. I, Jovan
Toccara Harris, leave my
little cousin Erica Gary and
my God sister Natachia
Hart, my girl Barbie Banks,
and to my fellow majorettes
whom J love dearly, Jama,
Toya, Rodalyw Margo.and

Satin, my looks, my poise,
my kindness, my generosity
to help others, my positive
attitude and my ability to
succeed in whatever you
do. I, Naketia Hicks, leave
to April Gordon my hype
hairstyles, my many men,
and my dont care attitude.
To the Southwest cosmetol-
ogy class, I leave my skills
in hope that one day they
catch on. I, Nichole Hike,
leave to all my underclass-
men the ability to find the
kind of friends that will
keep you going through all
the drama that goes on at
Southwest. I leave to my
friend Faith Nelson the
ability to never forget about
A.W.A.N.A. even though
you sometimes do. Apply
it to life, girl. 1, Erica
Howard, leave to Nada,
Kharlyse, Framesi, Tashia,
and Toya my attitude, my
intelligence and my great
personality. I leave to my
baby Roscoe my ping pong
skills. I leave to the upcom-
ing seniors my books and
my locker. Stay,.strong and
keep up the good work and
good luck.to you guys. fext

year. |, Kris Hubbard,
leave to all my
underclassed peers my
ability and strength to stay
on top and eyes to see
through haters and forever
prosper. I, Constance
Humphrey, leave to my
cousins Jamika Wynn and
Squeaky the ability to
succeed in life. I also leave
to all my friends the ability
to let the haters hate. I,
Jessica Hunnicutt, leave to
all the underclassmen the
ability to make it through
four years of high school
and still be able to smile
about it. 1, Latavis Jack-
son, leave to all underclass-
men my locker, my books
and the ability to pass Mrs.
Reids class. I, Carla
James, leave all the head-
aches, emotional distress,
and crying to the under-
classmen. I, Sintoria
Johnson, leave Kandi
Moore and I Keyal
Fitzpatrick to keep it krunk
and my softball number. I
give Sharonda Blasingame
the authority..to.keep
talking about Wanda. |,
Katrina King, Jeave to all

underclassmen my ability

to work hard in ninth, tenth,

and eleventh grades, and
then take it easy in twelfth
grade. I, GreQuilla
Kitchens, leave my ability
to GregMarrio Kitchens to
try mery hard and you wil
succeed. Dont let anyone
mess that up for you. I,
Emily Knight, leave to all
underclassmen my ways,
and to Onede, Pooh-Pooh
their rich ways. I, Chanta
Leek, leave to the haters
my ability to be a
participater, and to my little

brother, Ashanti, I leave my

academic performance
level. 1, Marla Maness,
leave to the cheerleaders
the ability to keep on
cheering and hold your
heads up high, and to the
Young Explorers the ability
to make others more aware
of our environment. I,
Octavia Onatowa Mosely,
leave to Satin Johnson all
of my kindness and sweet-
ness keeping the trouble
down on the majorette
squad. To Margo Houser |
leave my cuteness and kind
heart. Dont worry about
those haters 1, Shanita
Murray, leave the ability

to get along with any and
everybody. And most
important, to let the nosy
people kiss the backside of
my business. I leave the
ability to have fun to my

junior and sophomore

friends. I, Vette Murry,
leave to Nada, Framesi,
Carlisa, and Toya my
popularity, and the ability
to keep gaters off their
back. To all the under-
classmen, keep up that
Patriot pride. I, Tonya

O Donnell, leave all
underclassmen the ability to
do the best in your classes.
Good luck with Mrs. Reids
chemistry honors class. I,
Travis B. Osborne, leave
to all underclassmen my
ability to get along with
anyone and my school
sprirt that will never die. I,
Michelle Peavey, leave
Brandi Bush the courage to
stand up for what she
believes, no matter what. I
also leave her the courage
to do her best in everything,
no matter how hard it is. I
love you, girl! 1, Camdace
LePeek, leave my brother
Tony Peck, my love, smile
and sense of humor. | leave
Michael Lewis my good

fortune of passing the exit
exam the first try, Mrs.

Reid notes, and some sense,

because you have none at
all. I leave Keosha, Peanut
and the softball team the
ability to have fun and still
get the job done. I,
LaSheika Denielle Powell,
leave Michelle Denise
Cotton my attitude, my
talkativeness, my silliness,
and my ability to get in
good with Mrs. Reid and
pass her class. 1, LaShanda
D. Raines, leave my good
study habits to my lil cuz
Neisha, my gift to sing to
Keshicia, all my hair
supplies to my friend
Naketia Hicks. I leave the
football team and the
Southwest marching band
my Patriot pride. But most
of all, I leave all my love to
my best friend Lance
Demonte Smith. To all
underclassmen, my ability
to strive for the best. I,
Vontressa Reese, leave all
my love to my cousin
Shunyetta Pitts. Keep
dancing and singing girl!
To the future brass band
members, I leave the ability
to get thos knees up and
keep a Strongove for the

music. I leave all my
Patriot spirit to the football
team and coaches. I,
Donnelle Reid, leave to my
brother Elliott the ability to
stay on top of his work. To
everyone else who loved
me and hated me, move on,
become something, make
your money, and make your
life count. |, Tiffany
Russell, leave to my little
sisters the ability to shake
but not break. What my
mother gave me while
smiling the entire time. To
Janza, Yoya, Satin, Mango
and Rondalyn, you are all
beautiful young ladies who
are Certain to go a long way
in life, Keep your head up.
To my very special cousin
Shunyetta, carry on the
family tradition for me
when Im gone. Dont get
discouraged or dismayed,
you are too beautiful for
that. 1, Amber Rose
Rhyne, leave to all the
underclassmen the ability to
pass through the institution
as quickly as possible. To
strengthen the Southwest
marching band, I leave my
magi slippers and my fire
baions. |, Dawn
Scarborough, leave all

underclassmen the ability to
be evil and still liked by the
teachers. To the academic
team, I leave the ability to
lose and still have a good
time doing it. To enviro-
thon, I leave the ability to
study just a little bit and
still remember all the
information. To Young
Explorers, I leave the
ability to be environmen-
tally minded. I, Clayton
Smith, leave the wisdom to
all the people under me to
learn what teachers to
messith and not to mess
with, and to all the fresh-
men, get out while you can.
To my little brother, the fun
and friends I have had and
made. Il, Tameko Smith,
leave my ability to smooth
talk teachers into believing
you can do no wrong and
my school books for the
underclassmen to carry. I,
Eddie Solomon, leave my
memories behind to my
click. I will always be on
top of thing. Live on. Much
love. I, Jeketia Stubbs,
leave this advice: do your
work first andiplay later:
Respect others assyou wish
them to respect yet. Have
fun and keep your head up.

And to my cousins Alicia
Laster and Blake Laster, |
wish you the best. I, Selena

Taylor, leave Toya, Margo,

Satin, Janza, and Rondalyn
my kindness, poise, and
generosity. To Barbie
Banks I leave my silliness
and sneaky acts, and to
Rell, all I got to say is, Im
tellin you now! I leave
my little sister Tiffany my
ability to express myself no
matter what people say or
think. I, Ricky Thaxton,
leave the greatest piece of
advice that I have to my
underclassmen: pray daily
that Mrs. Reid will retire
before you have to take her
chemistry class. To Mr.
Oakley, the man who was
always a redneck want-to-
be, I leave my rebel flag
belt buckle. May he wear it
with Southern redneck
pride! I, Tamika Thomas,
leave to my brother, Larry,
my great personality, my
ability to be a leader, and
my gracious qualities of
helping others. To my
sister, Monia, my ener-
gizer smile and my alibity
to always look ahead and
never backwards Talso
leave the both of you thiS

advice: Always ignore the
people who try to hold you
down. |, Steve Thompson,
Jr., wish the senior class the
best of luck in the future
and to be successful in life.
To all my frends who are
underclassmen, dont give
up; your time is coming to
have a chance to be up on
top. I, Demeiko Vaughn,
leave to the haters of
Southwest the ability to get
a life. To the Southwest
chorus, I leave my beautiful
voice and the best attitude.
I, Jason Walker, leave my
great abilities to be known
all around the way to my
boys Nicholas Walker,
Lafayette Samuel, and
Franklin Durham. And for
them Deathrow Drummers,
I leave you all with my
outrageous power of
thunder and lack of intimi-
dation of any other band or
drum section in the nation.
I, Natasha West, leave
nothing to anybody. I am
taking everything I brought,
and a few things I didnt,
with me when I leave
Southwest High School. I,
Jacinta Williams, leave to
all underelassmen my style
of dressing and my ability

to ge in good with the
teachers and staff. I, La-
Tealhia Wimberly, leave
my ability, to Octavius
Wimberly my brother, to do
better in whatever may
come his way. I, Kenyada
K. Woodley, leave my best
friend Shasta and other my
ability to keep people from
getting the best of me, also,
to look over things that may
cause you future problems.

168: a. Natasha Lane, b. Charita
Leek, c. LaKeisha Lowe,

d, Consuelo Mosely, e. Kawanda
Mosley, f. Octavia Mosely,

g. Laketicia Murry, h. Shantia
Murry, i. ?, j. Keshia Noltion.
169: a. Tonya O Donnell,

b. Quajalyn Parks, . Michelle
Peavy, d. Candace Peck,

e. Natalie Pitts, f. LaSheika
Powell, g. Earl Presley,

h. Jamaal Price, i. Zatari & Mia
Purcell, j. Vontressa Reese. 170:
a. Amber Rhyne, b. Darrel
Robinson, c. Tiffany Russell,

d. Dawn Scarbury, e. Shanonda
Scott, f. Clayton Smith, g. Eddie
Solomon, h. Silena Taylor,

i. Ricky Thaxton, j. Martine
Thomas. 171: a. Tamika
Thomas, b. Fannie Towns,

c. Travis Osborne, d. Demeiko
Vaughn, e. NaTasha West, f.
Jacinta Williams, g. Shaunda
Williams, h. Robert Wilson, i.
LaTealhia Wimberly, j. Dwayne
Woodley.

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Congratulations Seniors

of
1999

And to All Students
of Southwest High School

for another great year!

We look forward to 1999-2000!

Congratulations to two of my best friends
Tamika Vanetta Thomas (Vanilla), and Can-
dyce Rassheda Davis (Dr. Love) on their
graduation. Dont forget our bet!

From LaSheika Danielle Powell (Cabbage
Patch)

Slenna,

We thank God for
you. Congratulations on
all of your accomplish-
ments.

Love,
Grandmom, Grandad,
and Mom

Zachary, the ladder of success is never
crowded at the top. Remember to keep on
keeping on no matter how hard the going
maybe; and most important, keep God first.

We are with you all the way,
Bob, Dutchess, Regina, &
Great Grandma Mildred

Congratulation Keisha on twelve years of hard
work. Remember to always put God first and
success will follow.

Love,
Your Mother

Wishing the two of my best friends, LaSheika
Danielle Powell (Cabbage Patch) and Can-
dyce Rassheda Davis (Dr. Love) the best of
luck after graduation. Always remember me
and our bet.

From Tamika Vanetta Thomas (Vanilla)

Best Wishes to Mia Daryde
Braswell from the family

To our sweetheart: Mia
We love you Mia. Youve been more than
we could have ever thought to ask for. Thank-
you for 17 wonderful years. May God bless
you with many more wonderful years.

Love,
Mom, & Dad

Mia,
You are a blessing to us. We thank God
for your many gifts. We love you very much.

Love,
Bepop & Grandmama

Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above, and cometh down from the Fa-
ther of lights, with whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.

James 1:17
God Bless and Keep you always Mia
The James Family,
with love

The best of the best to our Senior Mia Bra-
swell. Best Wishes!! Keep looking Up!

Love,

Stephen & Dana Braswell

To Mia
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and
His righteousness; and all these things shall
be added unto you. Matthew 6:3

Love,
Mom, Dad & H.B.

Surley goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23:6

Stay forever Mia.

Grandmama Bonner,
with love

Not as though I had already attained, ei-
ther were already perfect ... I press toward
the mark for the prize of the high calling of
God in Christ Jesus.

We believe in you Mia

Love,
Uncle Ivan & Carolyn Hardaway

Mia youre wonderful!!
Be Blessed, Be Encouragaed, Be your Best!

Love,
Jerremy, Carol, and J.F. Braswell

Zsatari,

You are one of the many blessings that God
has bestowed upon us. In all that you have
attempted, youve been successful. Youre
gifted, talented and blessed.

Keep God
first. Stay
humble and
lets take it
to another
level. The
sky is the
limit.

Love
Always,
Darlene,

Larry

and
Shakira
Pitts

Zsatari,

Congradulation, Thank God for your many
talents. We wish you continued success in all
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You both have
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Godmother
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To Our Grandson
Zsatari Purcell
You made it! We always knew you would. We
are so very proud of you and all of your accom-

plishments. We love you!

Mr. & Mrs. William Harris Jr.

Congratulations
to my sister Tamika
Thomas for com-
pleting high school.
Always remember
when you go off to
school, I'll be here if
you need someone
to talk to.

Love Larry
Thomas

Congradulations!
Weare so proud of you!
With the help of the
Lord you made it! God
bless you.

Love,
Moma and Tamika

Congratulations!!! We are very proud of
you.

Love,
Mama and Jason

Eddie, we love you and wish you much
happiness and success!

Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Sammie Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Miller
Sunday, Katrenia, Kristy & R.J.

Nicki,
Im proud of you, Im glad you made it.

I love you,
Chris

To my girls in the clique of the class of
1999 Az-Zukihruf H., Amy M., Crystal
M., Chatana N., Tameko S., Tasha-Keisha
& MarQuisha S.

Best Wishes from Alexis G.

To my boys in the clique of the class of
1999 Marcus B., Maurice H., Robert K..,
Trans O., Zsatori P., & Byron S. Best
Wishes from Alexis G.

Congratulations
Jacinta!

May all your goals and dreams come true. We
are so proud of you. Now its time to aim high
with the Air Force.

Love, Mommy, Rita, Granddaddy, Luther, and
DJ

Grandmommy, although you are not here phys-
ically, your love and spirit is here with me at this
special time.

Congratulation Bridgette: We are very
proud of you. It has been a long and some-
time difficult road but, you have traveled
it well. But, not to rest yet, there are still
miles to go. Just know we, with the Grace
of God, will be there to continue loving and
supporting y
ou along the way. We love you.

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To Alexis,

Heres to a great future which you must

create with Gods help.

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To a wonderful loving mother. Thanks, for
showing me the way. Youve been more than
a mother to me. your also my best friend.

Your Dauaghter
Kelley Wallace

Congratulation Brandy!

Weare so proud of you!
Remember the sky the
limit so reach for the stars.
May all your dreams
come true.

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WISHES!
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Mom, Dad, and
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