Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1967 volume:

I I f t •t 1967 PIONEER Linda Howard . . Gwen Gilmer . . Miss Nell Howard Mrs. Doris Bundy Editor Business Manager Advisor Assistant Advisor VOLUME XXIII PUBLISHED BY THE SENIORS OF LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL LEBANON, VIRGINIA iHiS EE S K? { Imuuh ■mi Mi iiiij |03 it: 9mm% ■ ' ’4 1 ifejiifli P •■;; 1 f. ' im Contents Administration 12-17 Classes . 18-53 Activities 54-71 Athletics 72-83 Features 84-99 Graduation 100-105 Advertising 106-125 4 Foreword When the trees cast their lengthy shadows across our campus and a breeze rustles through their leaves, they whisper secrets of bygone days; and one who listens closely on a quiet afternoon will learn their secrets — rare treasures collected as the swaying spectators watched the unsuspecting act- resses and actors perform skillfully, or perhaps clumsily, in preparation for a not too distant fut- ure. Listen closely some quiet day and maybe you will hear the leaves swishing and murmuring untold tales of the classes of LHS; for we are merely play- ers upon the stage of life. 5 They Have Their Exits The classroom, a student ' s home away from home,” provides unequaled opportunities for learning. Patriotism is reflected in the activities and in the lives of L. H. S. students. Students face the never ending task of studying with a somewhat skeptic attitude. 6 And Their Entrances • 3 : Despite the early hours, anticipation of the coming day and determina- tion to make it a good one is evident on the faces of these students as they arrive. The halls of L. H. S. are dangerous grounds for a tenderfoot. The senior class of ' 67 makes their final departure from the humble halls of L. H. S. 7 And One Man In His Participation in assembly programs enables students to demonstrate their leadership abilities. Future farmers learn the fundamentals of better farm- ing through agriculture class. Some skills which the students learn are welding, mechanics, and rope-mak- ing. One of the many ways in which L. H. S. students express themselves is in the world of science. Many hours of diligent work and attention must be directed toward the projects if favorable results are to be obtained. 8 Time Plays Many Parts The nourishing food of our cafeteria helps to supply a part of the energy needed to face an afternoon of classes. Driver ' s education students acquire better driving skill through the newly incorporated course of Driver ' s Education, under the expert direction of Mr. John Gordy. 9 Patty Large, Marla Odum, Conley Damoran, and Mrs. Julia Bundy toured France last summer with the Foreign Lan- guage League. The six weeks abroad were spent touring England and France. Sally Bolling demonstrates her talents by preparing an effec- tive bulletin board. Follow the leader ! )0 Dedication — 1967 Pioneer Miss Nell Howard For your knowledge — For your understanding — For your interest — For your responsiveness and dependability — For your guidance -- For your honesty — For your sincerity — For your love of truth -- We thank you and dedicate the 1967 PIONEER to you, our yearbook sponsor, Miss Neil Howard. 1 ) ADMINISTRATION The principal, teachers, guidance counselors and other personnel skillfully use their talents to aid s ' tudents in the infinite process of attaining knowledge. These devoted guides take the place of parents in the students’ school world. With untiring efforts these scholars guide young minds in their search for higher ideals and for the better things of life. Each teacher makes a sincere effort to encour- age growth as a citizen of the school, the commu- nity, and the country. These leaders inspire every student of LHS to perform a task in a capable and in an efficient manner. Mr. George B. Whited, our principal, displays an admirable example of dedication to the entire L. H. S, student body. Stu- dents and faculty members respect and support Mr. Whited be- cause of his willingness to better the school and because of his enthusiastic leadership abilities. Mrs, H. B. Adams, B.S. Madison College English and Science Faculty Mrs. Marguerite M, Boyd Virginia Intermont College Piano Mr. Earl Bryant, B.S. East Tennessee State University History and Geography Mrs. Emmett Buckles, B.A. Emory and Henry College History Mrs, C. C. Bundy, Jr., B.A, Lynchburg College French and Physics Mrs. Robert Bundy, B.S. Radford College General Business and Typing Mrs. Bill Campbell, M.A. East Tennessee State University English and Latin 14 Miss Blanche Campbell, B.S. Emory and Henry College Guidance Mr. Bill Coxton, B.S. Concord College Math and Algebra Mr. Jamie Farley, B.A. Emory and Henry College Physical Education and Health Mrs. Charles H. Gilmer, B.A. Emory and Henry CoUege English, Speech and Journalism Mrs. James P. Gilmer, B.A. King College Science and Government Mr. John Gordy, B.S. Pfeiffer College Drivers Education Mr. Paul G. Helvey, B.A. Emory and Henry College History Mr. Bill Cross, our assistant principal, continaully stresses to the students of L. H. S. the importance of an education. In the chemistry classroom, in an Honor Society Club meeting, in the church, and in a N.Y.C. meeting, Mr. Cross is respected and admired for his imderstanding and for his qualities as a man and as a leader. 15 Miss Nell Howard, M.Ed. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Librarian Miss Shirley Lewis, B.S. Radford College Biology Mr. Ronald Jones, B.S. Concord College Band and Chorus Mr. Donald Moore, B.S. Emory and Henry College Algebra and Geometry Mrs. Page Ott, B.S. Radford CoUege Reading and Comprehension Lab Mr. Carl Richards, B.S. East Tennessee State University Math Mr. Donald Rose, B.A. Emory and Henry College English The qualities of patience, wisdom, understanding, and compas- sion for one ' s fellow man are greatly taxed by the never ending duties performed by our guidance coimselors Miss Blanche Campbell, Mrs. Lucy Gilmer, Mr. Bill Cross, and Mrs. Lou- ella Vicars. 16 Under the capable supervision of our bookkeeper, Mrs. Jeanette Wagoner, and our secretary, Mrs. Sue Poston, the heart of our school system, the office, is kept in continual efficient opera- tion. Mr. J. Taylor Skeen, B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agriculture Miss Mildred Tate, B.S. Madison College Home Economics Mrs. Eugene Vicars, B.S. Radford College English Mrs. Stanley Wagoner, B.S. Radford College Business Administration Mrs. Sherman Wallace, Jr. East Tennessee State University Teachers Aide Miss Ruth Whitt, B.S. Radford College Physical Education and Health Mrs. Ben Whittington, B.S. Radford College English 17 ■ 1 rum ! ClASSES Students began the 1966 “67 school year on August 24. Each student faced the oncoming year with enthusiasm and with an unequaled desire to learn. The Eighth Graders, awed by the excitement and somewhat confusion of high school, faced the challenge boldly and engaged in e¥ery opportunity offered to them. The Freshmen, familiar with the high school routine, engaged in the ne¥er ending task of increasing their education. Concentration on college preparatory courses challenged the aca- demic-minded Sophomores. The Juniors began early preparing for a successful Junior -Senior Prom. From the first day of school, the Seniors rea- lized that this was their year ! A year v hich v ould be filled with unforgettable memories and achieve- ments. Graduation, the desired goal of the 97 grad- uating seniors, concluded a year at LHS which pre- sented a challenge to each senior to face the world witii an open mind and with the ability and knowledge to succeed. 19 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Linda Grimes, treasurer; Judy Lasley, secretary; Jimmy Skeen, vice-president; and Eddie Jennings, president. Senior Class Motto Grant us the knowledge to know what is right and courage enough to do it. Colors Yellow and White Flower Yellow Rose 20 MIKE ALDERSON DAVID BEAM SAMMY CLARK DANNY BALL CAROL BREEDING BARBA ' RA COMBS LOULS BALLENBERGER TOMMY BUNDY BUELL COOK PAT BARTON SAMUEL CHEATAM MARY ANN COX 21 The curtain rises on our 1966-67 school year, as Mrs. Jeanette Wagoner presents the cher- ished class rings to the anxiously waiting sen- iors. The Symbol of Achievement TOMMY DYE GAIL EASTERLY JAMES FARMER BONNIE FIELDS GILES FIELDS HELEN FIELDS GREG FINNEY BRENDA FOGLEMAN 22 MARGARET FOSTER MIKE FRYE EDDIE GARRETT GWEN GILMER BILLY GOBBLE ARNOLD GRIFFITH LINDA GRIFFITH SAMMY GRIFFITH Seniors Plan for the Future Frequent visits to the guidance department are invaluable as these seniors prepare to select the college they will attend. 23 The physics class, composed entirely of sen- iors, is introduced to the intricacies of the world of science as they conduct one of many complicated experiments. Science Challenges Seniors SUSIE GRIFFITH HENRY HELTON LINDA GRIMES RICKY HALE BEN HENDRICKSON JOHN HICKS PATRICIA HARRISON REGINA HICKS 24 NANCY HOLMES JOHNNY HOWARD LARRY HOWARD LINDA HOWARD DORIS JACKSON VIVIAN JACKSON EDDIE JENNINGS BARBARA JESSEE Active Senior Particip ation Another worthy contribution of the seniors is to the athletic department. Here, the -senior cheerleaders and athletes resolve through a tug-of-war that working together is more profitable. 25 A mild misdemeanor, known as rigging lock- ers , allows enthusiastic seniors to break the monotony of the routine study habit. This con- frontation with Mrs. Lucy Gilmer is a remind- er that seniors must set a vurtuous example for the underclassmen. Obstacles Confront Seniors NANCY JOHNSON VIRGINIA JONES VIRGINIA JOHNSON LYNN KIRK JOYCE JONES GENE KISER SHARON JONES JOE KISER 26 TOMMY mSER JUDY LASLEY LYNDIA McGLOTHLIN FREEMAN MONK BRENDA LESTER THELMA MARSHALL NANCY MONK PEGGY MONK Going Beyond the Expected is a Senior Trait Preparation, being a key to a successful en- deavor, is practiced by seniors as they exceed the required academic curriculum. 27 Preparations are underway for the long- awaited day when each individual ' s achieve- ments are recognized. Measurement for caps and gowns adds to the realization that the sen- iors ' high school days are drawing to an end. Seniors Measure Up to High Expectations D. W. MOORE LEWIS NASH BOBBY MUNSEY HARLESS PUCKETT JOYCE MURRAY PHYLLIS RASNAKE RICHARD MURPHY VIRGINIA LEE RAY 28 JUDY REID MARGARET SALYER WILMA REYNOLDS NELL SALYER LARRY ROBINSON RUSSELL SCALES DEBRA SALYER TOMMY SENTER The Study of Macbeth Insp ires Seniors Under the careful direction of Mrs. Louella Vicars, senior literature students dramatize a scene from the traditional Macbeth. This study encourages further exploration of Shakespearean works. 29 On Tuesday, May 9, the senior class attended the world famous Barter Theatre. The comedy Charlie ' s Aunt , provided a very entertaining and memorable day. A Day At The Barter RICHARD SETTLE ROBBY SMITH LOUELLA SHEPARD SHELIA STATZER JIMMY SKEEN EDSEL TALBERT DAVID SMITH JOAN TALBERT 30 DONNIE TAYLOR GEORGE THOMAS JOHN THOMAS KAREN TILLER MARTHA TRITT SAMMY VENCILLE NANCY WEST MIKE WRIGHT “The Invitations Have Arrived!” The excitement of graduation became a reality when the graduation invitations arrived. Mrs. Vicars, Senior sponsor, dist ributed the invita- tions to the eagerly awaiting seniors. 31 Senior Directory ALDERSON, MIKE - All-County Band 1,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Eootball 2,3,4; Baseball 4; Variety Show 3. BALLENBERGER, LOUIS - Homeroom President 1,4; Home- room Secretary 2; French Club 2,3; Vice President 2; Class Vice President 3; Trail BlazerStaff 3,4; Basketball 4; Base- ball 4; SCA 1,2,3, 4; Variety Show 3. BARTON, PATRICIA - Choir 4; Variety Show 3. BEAM, DAVID - French Club 1,2,3; Mardi Gras Court 3,4; King 3; Homeroom Secretary 2; Trail Blazer Staff 3; Path- finder Staff 3; Editor 3; SIPA 3; Variety Show 3; Homeroom Vice President 4. BREEDING, CAROL - Homeroom Reporter 1; FHA 2,3,4; Variety Show 3; Pioneer Staff 4. BUNDY, TOM - Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; French Club 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; Homeroom Presi- dent 3; Variety Show 3; Graduation Speaker 4; Speech Play 4. CHEATHAM, SAMUEL - Transfer Student 3; FTA 3,4; FFA 3,4; Football 3; Class Basketball 4; Variety Show 3; Choir 4. CLARK, SAMMY - FFA 2,3,4; FootbaU 4; Varsity Club 4; Variety Show 3. COMBS, BARBARA - Choir 4; Variety Show 3. COOK, BUELL - FootbaU 1,2, 3, 4; BasketbaU 1,2, 3, 4; Base- baU 1,2,3, 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Variety Show 3. COX, MARY - Variety Show 3; FHA 2; Typing Contest 4. EASTERLY, GAIL - Mardi Gras Court 1; Mardi Gras Invita- tion Chairman 2; French Club 1,2; FootbaU Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; President 3,4; SCA 3,4; 4-H 1; Trail Blazer 3; Debate Team 3; Speech Class Play 3; Homeroom Secretary 4; Cheering Clinic 4; Homecoming Queen 4. FARMER, JAMES - Choir 3,4; AU State Choir 3,4. FIELDS, BONNIE - French Club 1,2,3, Vice President; Na- tional Honor Society 1,2; Attendant Mardi Gras 3; Variety Show 3. FIELDS, DALE - FFA 1,2; Assistant Editor of Vocational School Annual 4. FIELDS, GILES - FFA 1,2; FootbaU 2; Class Reporter 3. FIELDS, HELEN - Variety Show 3. FINNEY, GREG - Science Club 1,2, 3, 4; Trail Blazer 2,3,4; Production Manager 2; Assistant Editor 3; Editor 4; SIPA 2, 3; French Club 2; Pathfinder Staff 3. FOGLEMAN, BRENDA - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, 4; District Secre- tary 3; Chaplain 1; President 2; Chaplain 4; French Club 1, 2,3; Mardi Gras Court 3; SCA 2,3; Blue Ridge Assembly 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; President 3; Honor Council 4; Pioneer Staff 3,4; Trail BlazerStaff 3,4; Page Editor 4; MGA 3,4; Senate Floor Leader 4; Variety Show 3; Valedictorian; Graduation Speaker. FOSTER, MARGARET - Transfer Student 4. FRYE, MICHAEL - FootbaU 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Vice President 3; Science Club 1,2; Class President 2; Homeroom Vice President 3; Class Treasurer 1; French Club 1,2; Vice President 2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; Honor Society 2,3,4; SCA 2,4; Vice President 3; Baseball 2,3; Variety Show 3; Graduation Speaker. GARRETT, JAMES - FFA 1,2; Varsity Club. GILMER, GWEN - 4-H Club 1, 2,3,4; Reporter 3; RusseU County President 3; Secretary 4; Homeroom President 1; Homecoming Attendant 2; Class Secretary 3; French Club 1, 2,3; President 1; Mardi Gras Court 1,3; Queen 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Historian 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Secretary 3,4; Pioneer Staff 3,4; Assistant Business Manager 3; Busi- ness Manager 4; Trail Blazer Staff 3,4; Page Editor 4; SCA District Representative 4; Variety Show 3; DAR Award. GOBBLE, BILL - FFA 1,2; Safety Club 4. GRIFFITH, ARNOLD - FootbaU 1; Basketball 1; Track 2; FFA 2,3,4; Choir 3,4. GRIFFITH, LINDA - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2; Class Basketball Team 2,3,4; Homeroom Secretary Treas- urer 3; Varsity Football Cheerleader 4; Pioneer Staff 4; Variety Show 3; Varsity Club 4; Choir 4; Treasurer 4; Home- room Treasurer 4; Speech Class Play 4. GRIFFITH, SUSIE - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, 4; French Club 1,2; Mardi Gras Attendant 2; Homeroom Reporter 2; Honor So- ciety 2; Class BasketbaU Team 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Varsity FootbaU Cheerleader 3,4; Trail Blazer Staff 4; Typ- ist 4; Pioneer Staff 4; Choir 4; Secretary 4; AU -State Choir 4; Variety Show 3; Speech Class Play 4. GRIFFITH, SAMUEL - Band 1,2,4; BasketbaU 1,2,3,4; All County Band 1,2; Hi-Y Club 2,3,4; Chaplain 3; French Club 2; Mardi Gras Court 2; Variety Show 3; FootbaU 4; SCA 4; Varsity Club 4; Pioneer Staff 4. GRIMES, LINDA - French Club 1,2,3; Secretary 1; President 3; Mardi Gras Court 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, 4; Secretary 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; 4-H 1,2,3, 4; Recreation Leader 3; Vice Presi- dent 4; 4-H Honor Club Treasurer 4; Trail Blazer 3,4; Page Editor 4; Pi oneer Staff 3,4; Class Vice President 4; School Reporter 4; Variety Show 3; Science Fair Award 3; Gradua- tion Speaker. HALE, RICKY - FootbaU 2,3; Variety Show 3; Homeroom President 4; Choir 4. HARRISON, PATRICIA - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; Treasurer 2; 4-H Club 1; Vice-President 2; French Club 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 2; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Football Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; Co-captain 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Variety Show 3; Pioneer Staff 4; Girls ' Class BasketbaU Team 2,3; Speech Class Play 4. HAWKINS, LORETTA - FHA1,2; VICA 3,4; Russellette Edi- tor 4; Assistant Editor of Trade Winds 4; Reporter of Cos- metology Class 4. HELTON, HENRY - Variety Show 3; FFA 1, 2,3,4. HENDRICKSON, SARAH - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2; Ma- jorette 2; Forensic Winner 1; AU -State Band 1,2; AU-County Band 1,2; District Band 1; Blueridge Assembly 1,2; Honor Society 3; MGA 2; Homeroom President 2; Varsity Basket- baU Cheerleader 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Homeroom Secretary 3; Trail Blazer 3,4; SCA Secretary 4; Speech Class Play 4. HENDRICKSON, BEN - FootbaU 1,2; FFA 3,4; Variety Show 3; Speech Class Play 4. HICKS, JOHNNY - FFA 1,2; VICA 4. HICKS, REGINA - Varsity BasketbaU Cheerleader 1, 2,3,4; Captain 3,4; Varsity Club 1, 2,3,4; Vice-President 4; French Club 1,2; Class Secretary 2; Homecoming Court 1; Home- room Secretary 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Mardi Gras Chairman 2; 4-H Club 1; Pioneer Staff 4; Variety Show 3. HOLMES, NANCY - FHA Club 1,2; Trail Blazer 4; Business Manager 4; 4-H Club 1; Variety Show 3. HOWARD, LARRY - Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; BasketbaU 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; French Club 1,2; Blueridge Assembly 1; Science Club 1,2,3, 4; Pioneer St f 4; Variety Show 3. HOWARD, LINDA - Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; French Club 1,2; Song Leader 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; Varsity Football Cheer- leader 2,3,4; Captain 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Na- tional Honor Society 3; SIPA 3; Class BasketbaU Team 2,3, 4; Pioneer Staff 3,4; Editor 4; AU-State Choir 4; SCA 4; Speech Class Play 4; BasketbaU Scorekeeper 4; FTA 4. HOWARD, JOHNNY - Trail Blazer 2,3,4; Art Editor 2,3,4; Speech Class Play 3; Choir 4; Variety Show 3. JACKSON, DORIS - FHA 1,2,3; Speech Class Play 3; Variety Show 3. JACKSON, VIVIAN - French Club 1; FTA 2,3,4; Secretary 4; Vice-President 3; FTA Play 2,3; FTA Convention 3; Variety Show 3; Pioneer Staff 4. JENNINGS, EDDIE - Homeroom President 1; BasketbaU 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; FootbaU 2,3,4; BasebaU 2; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; TraU Blazer 3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; SCA 4; Class President 4; PioneerStaff 4; Boys ' Public Speaking Winner 3. JESSEE, BARBARA - 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary 1; Presi- dent 3,4; French Club 1,2; Trail Blazer 2,3,4; Pioneer Staff Senior Directory 2 ; Band 3,4; Majorette 4; All-County Band 3; Forensic Win- ner 3; Speech Class Play 3; Debate Team 3; Girls ' State 3; 4-H Club Public Speaking 2,3. JOHNSON, NANCY - FHA 2; Variety Show 3. JOHNSON, VmGDnA - Choir 3,4; Choir Sweetheart 4. JONES, JOYCE - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3; Secretary 1,3; Chaplain 2; French Club 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; Varsity Football Cheerleader 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Forensics Winner 3; Variety Show 3; Pioneer Staff 4; FTA 4; Senior Queen 4; Class Basketball Team 2,3,4. JONES, SHARON -French Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2; 4-H Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Historian and Re- porter 4; Trail Blazer Staff 3; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Va- riety Show 3; Blueridge Assembly 4; Speech Class Play 4; Homeroom Treasurer 4. JONES, VIRGDHA - Transfer Student 3; Variety Show 3. KIRK, LYNN - Transfer Student 4; Choir 4. KISER, GENE - Football 1, 2,3,4; Most Valuable Player 3,4; Captain 3,4; Homeroom Vice-President 1,4; Varsity Club 2, 3,4; Secretary 3; Track 3; Mr. Football 3; FFA Club 3; Choir 3,4; Vice-President 4; Variety Show 3. KISER, JOE - 4-H Club 1,2; Homeroom Vice-President 1; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; FFA 3,4; Homeroom Presi- dent 4; SCA 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Variety Show 3. KISER, TOMMY - Hi-Y Club 1,2,3, 4; Treasurer 3; President 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3, 4; Science Club 1,2,3, 4; SCA 4; Variety Show 3. LASLEY, JUDY - FHA 3,4; Reporter 4; Variety Show 3; Class Secretary 4; Pioneer Staff 4; School Typist for Lebanon News 4; Variety Show 3. LESTER, BRENDA - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Sergeant at Arms 4; French Club 1,2; Choir 4; FTA 4; Pioneer Staff 4; Trail Blazer Staff 4; Speech Class Play 4. MARSHALL, THELMA - Variety Show 3; Choir 4. McGLOTHLIN, LYNDIA - F.H.A. 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Trail Blazer Staff 3,4; Band 2,3; Pioneer Staff 4; Miss L.H.S. Second runner-up 4; 1967 Dogwood Princess; Variety Show 3. MONK, FREEMAN - Hi-Y Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. Club 3,4; F.F.A. Conventions; Speech Class Play 3; Choir 4; All -State Choir 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4. MONK, KITTY - AU-County Band 1, 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Head Majorette 3; Drum Majorette 4; French Club 1,2; Secretary 2; Mardi Gras Court l;Home Room President 2; S.C.A. 2,4; President 4; Girls ' State 4; S.C.A. Workshop 4; Class Bas- ketball Team 2,3,4; F.H.A. 3; Reporter 3; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 3, Homecoming Attendant 3,4. MONK, NANCY - Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; President 4; French Club 3,4; Mardi Gras Chairman 4; Mardi Gras Court 3; 4-H Club 1,2,3, 4; Presidents; 4-H Honor Club 4; Science Fair Winner 3; Variety Show 3; S.C.A. Council 4; Blue Ridge Assembly 4; Homecoming Court 4; Maid of Honor 4; M.G.A. 4. MOORE, D.W. - F.F.A. 1,2; Science Club 1,2; V.I.C.A. 3,4; Class Reporter 3. MUNSEY, BOBBY - French Club 1,2; Variety Show 3. MURRAY, JOYCE - Variety Show 3; Choir 4. NASH, LEWIS - French Club 1; F.F.A. 2. PUCKETT, HARLESS - F.F.A. 2,4. PUGH, RONNIE - Basketball 1; French Club 2; Homeroom Vice President 2; V.I.C.A. 3; Electricity Class Reporter 4. RASNAKE, PHYLLIS - F.H.A. 1,2; President of Cosmetology Class 3; Fairfax State Convention 3; Class Treasurer 3; V.I. C.A. Secretary 4; Trade Wind Gossip Editor 4; State Essay Contest 4. RAY, JAMES - FFA 1,2; V.I.C.A. 4; Trade Winds Reporter 4; FootbaU 1; Baseball 1,2. RAY, JENNY LEE - Transfer Student 3; Choir 3,4; FHA 4. REID, JUDITH - Transfer Student 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Science Club 4; Secretary 4; National Honor Society 4; Honor Council Chairman 4; Miss LHS 4; Class BasketbMl Team 4; Alter- nate Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 4; Graduation Speaker; Salutatorian. REYNOLDS, WILMA - Homeroom Treasurer 2; FHA 1,2,3; National Honor Society 2,3. ROBINSON, LARRY - French Club 1; FFA 2,3,4; BasketbaU 2,3,4; All-District Basketball 4; Baseball 2,3,4; All -District Baseball3,4; Most Valuable Player Baseball 3,4; Most Valu- able Player Basketball 4; Honor Council 4; Graduation In- vocation; Variety Show 3. SALYER, DEBORAH - FHA 1,2,3,4; SongLeader 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; President 4; FTA National Convention 4; Choir 3,4; All State Chorus 4; Variety Show 3. SALYER, MARGARET - Choir 3,4; Variety Show 3. SALYER, NELL - Variety Show 3. SCALES, RUSSELL - Transfer Student 3; Class Treasurer 3; Varsity Club 3; FootbaU 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Band 3,4; FFA 3,4; Variety Show 3. SETTLE, RICHARD Band 1,2,3; All County Band 1,2; Trail Blazer Staff 4; Variety Show 3. SHEPARD, LOUELLA - HonorSociety 2,3,4; French Club 1, 2; Variety Show 3. SKEEN, JAMES - Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 4; French Club 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; Honor Society 2,3,4; Homeroom President 2; Varsity Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; SCA 3; Class Treasurer 4; Variety Show 3. SMITH, DAVID - 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; County 4-H Livestock Judging Team 1,2, 3, 4; County Reporter 2; State Livestock Judging Team 4; 12th Highest Individual in National Judging Contest 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Variety Show 3. SMITH, ROBERT - Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Vice President 1; Hi-Y 1, 2,3,4; 4-H Club 1,2; French Club 1,2; President 2; Football 3,4; Trail Blazer 3,4; Choir President 4; Variety Show 3. STATZER, SHEILA - Choir 3,4; Variety Show 3. TALBERT, EDSEL - Band 1,2, 3, 4; Drum Captain 2,3; Band Captain 3; AU County Band 1,2, 3, 4; Trail Blazer Sta 2,3; Hi-Yl; Homeroom Vice President 2,3; All District Band 1,2. TALBERT, JOAN - FHA 1; Song Leader of Madam RusseU Federation 1; Historian 2; Vice President of Madam Russell Federation 2; Variety Show 3. TAYLOR, DONALD - French Club 1,2,3; Chaplain 3; Home- room Vice President 1; Science Fair winner 1,4; All State Choir 3,4; Mardi Gras Court 3. THOMAS, GEORGE - BasketbaU 2; Baseball 3,4; FootbaU 1, 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Choir 3,4; AU State Choir 3; FFA 3,4; Hon- oraiile Mention AU District FootbaU Team 3; Varsity Club 3; Variety Show 3. THOMAS, JOHN - FFA 4; Choir 4; Trail Blazer Staff 4. TILLER, KAREN - Tri-Hi-Y 1; 4-H Club 1,2; Choir 3,4; AU- State Choir 4; Variety Show 3. TRITT, MARTHA - Trail Blazer Staff 2,3,4; Society Editor 2,3; Copy Editor 4; Varsity FootbaU Cheerleader 3,4; Var- sity Club 3,4; Class BasketbaU Team 2,3,4; Library Assist- ant 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,4; FTA 4; Variety Show 3. VENCILL, SAMMY - French Club 1; FFA 2,3,4; Officer 4. WEST, NANCY - 4-H Club 1,2,3, 4; Reporter 1; President 2; Secretary 3; Vice-President 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1,2,3, 4; Sec- retary 2; Treasurer 4; French Club 1,2; Homeroom Vice- President 1; SCA 1,2; Trail Blazer Staff 3; Columnist 3; Va- riety Show3; Class BasketbaU Team 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Report- er 4; 4-H Honor Club 4; President 4; 4-H County Council 1, 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Pioneer Staff 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Variety Show 3. WRIGHT, MIKE - Football 1,2,3; BasketbaU 1,2,3; Track 1, 2,3,4; French Club 1,2; Mardi Gras Court 1,2; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3; Science Fair Winner 3; Variety Show 3; Class President 3; Homeroom Vice-President 3; SCA 3. Junior officers: Robert Jessee, President; Eddie Reynolds, Vice President; Diana Jones, Secretary; Linda Lawson, Treasurer. The junior class has had as its main project this year the Junior-Senior Prom. The prom, for the first time, took place in the Martha Washington Ball Room. To raise money forthis event, the juniors sold furni- ture wax, school badges and assignment books, held a basketball game between the junior boys and the faculty andsponsoreda sock-hop in the gym. In May, the class wentto the Barter Theatre to see Charlie’s Aunt. The sponsors, Mrs. Helen Gilmer, Mrs. Doris Bundy, and Mrs. Alma Buckles, have helped to make this year very active and successful for the junior class. Juniors A junior ' s school year is high -lighted by numerous money- raising projects. In order to obtain a substantial treasury, the Juniors engage in the selling of pocket pals and Pioneer badges. 34 Juniors George Abshire Becky Bevins Steve Bre eding Frank Combs John Adams Dave Biggerstaff Carolyn Brooks Gary Cook Fay Alexander Susan Boling Connie Burrell Rusty Cox Julia Alexander Sarah Boothe Pam Campbell Don Cunningham Linda Alexander Shirley Breeding Gary Cline Brenda Dale 35 Preparation for the prom creates confusion, excite- ment, and hard work for the entire junior class as well as for their sponsors. Here, last minute preparations for the Martha Washington Ball are being completed. Juniors Conley Dameron Dale Fields Joe Gilmer Jane Davis Pattie Fife Steve Gillespie Susan Duncan Ann Fuller Vince Hagy Dale Durrett Bill Gilmer Brenda Hall Cheryl Elkins Donna Gilmer Jane Hargis 36 Judy Helbert Sammy Holmes Carl Hubble Don Hughes Robert Jessee Danny Johnson Harold Johnson Diana Jones Sue Kegley Barbara Kilgore Faye King Steve King Karen Kirk Patricia Large Linda Lawson Juniors Bribery? No, just a little persuasion! is the excuse the Junior coaches gave when caught in this disreputable situation, Althoughthe referees showedfavoritism for the Junior class the L. H. S. faculty was victorious. 37 The measurement for class rings is an event which all juniors eagerly await. Here Mrs, Poston is assisting several juniors in selecting their ring size. Juniors Patty Lester Hubert Nash Joyce Parris Phyllis Lester Marla Odum Pauline Patrick Melissa Meade Joanne Osborne Virginia Patrick Trigg Moore Peggy Osborne Meredith Phillips Joyce Mutter John Parris Ellen Puckett 38 Joyce Ramey John Smith Jim Sutherland Eddie Reynolds Larry Snead Phyllis White Donald Scales Esther Statzer Winford Ray Douglas Scales Harold Stiltner Clyde Wolfe William Shepherd Roger Stoots Sandy Yates Juniors Off to the Barter , is the enthusiastic cry of the Jun- ior class. Seats have been reserved so that the stu- dents may enjoy the performance of Charley’s Aunt . 39 OFFICERS: John McCracken, President; John Talbert, Vice President; Secretary, Kay Evans; Treasurer, Victor Arrington. Sophomores The Sophomore class is composed of approximately 125 students. The class though failing to initiate any special projects has through its members participated in sports, the Science Fair, the Mardi Gras Ball and many other school activities. Sponsors for the Sophomore Class are; Miss Nell Howard, Mr. Donald Moore, Mr. Donald Rose, and Mrs. Julia Bundy. English, the key to our understanding and communi- cation with others, is studied diligently so that each student will be able to speak and to write correct gram- mar. Under the guidance of Mr. Donald Rose, the sophomores strive to increase their knowledge and understanding of the English Language. 40 Linda Abshire Sally Bolling Ronnie Combs George Duberry Kathi Fletcher Nancy Adams Tommy Bowen Earnest Cook Sarah Easterly Stephen Fletcher Victor Arrington Randy Buckles Debra Counts Patsy Elswick Pat Foy Sylvia Ball Nina Campbell David Cozzolino Kay Evans Kemper Fuller Nancy Barnette Martha Clevenger Susan Crickmer Phillip Farmer Carson Gilmer Cathy Biggerstaff Linda Combs Katrena Davis Dean Fields Cornelia Gilmer 41 The world of books and research broadens the horizon for L.H.S. students. Sophomores rea- lize the importance of our well equipped library and use its facilities to their advantage. Sophomores Monty Gilmer Gail Glovier Jackie Harmon Mary S. Gilmer Lynn Gobble Roger Harmon Roddy Gilmer Elaine Griffith Bill Honaker Tommy Gilmer Brenda Groce Anna Hendrickson Danny Glenn Patricia Hale Anna Helton Eddie Glover Jane Hale Glenn Herbert 42 Frankie Hess Richard Hughes Becky Jessee Lora Hicks Nancy Hurt Teresa Jessee Benny Holmes Teresa Jenks Ginny Kiser Brenda Holmes Kenneth Johnson James Kiser Lukie Houchins Burke Jessee Johnny Kiser Roger Howard Herman Jessee Morris Lee Sophomores The biology class broadens its understanding of plant and animal life by observation. The excit- ing biology field trip is one of the highlights of the sophomore year. 43 Providing entertainment at the Mardi Gras was fun and work for sophomore French students. The antics of the Lay ' s Three Little Pigs re- ceived applause and ovation from the audience. Sophomores Margaret Lowe Carol Mamoran Paula McClanahan Johnny McCracken Rodney McClothlin Ronnie McReynolds Jeanette Meade Diane Moore Benny Musick Micheal Musick Barbara Mutter Jane Parks Arlene Parris Sarah Phillips Wayne Price Doris Puckett Delores Rasnake Aleta Ratliff 44 Ervin Reedy Judy Salyer Judy Smith Wanda Tignor Richard Worley Nancy Reedy Martha Salyer Herbert Stiltner Teddy Vencill Janice White Geneva Reynolds Ann Senter John Talbert Linda Walden Phyllis White Brenda Robinson Mary Kay Settle Mike Taylor Kathy Wallace Rhonda White Ronnie Roberts Becky Settle John Taylor Richard Wallace Jimmy Woodward Laura Rumley Shirley Shepard Sue Thomas Naomi Williams Dennis Yokum 45 Freshmen Freshman officers: Barbara Jones, President, Debbie Snead, Vice President; Leah Bolling, Secretary; Becky Simmons, Treas- urer; Robert Taylor, Reporter. Enthusiastically the Freshman class entered their first year as high school students. The sponsors are Mrs. Daisy Campbell, Miss Shirley Lewis, Mr. Carl Richards, and Mrs. Grace Whittington. Although the class did not have a party this year, the freshmen have participated in the S.C.A. election, belonged to clubs, and have engaged in forensics and sports. Phillip Alderson Bill Alexander Buster Allen Douglas Altizer Ronnie Anios Penny Ann Ball Stephen Beam Jan Blankenship Debra Bolling Leah Bolling Peggy Boothe Connie Boyd Sandra Boyd Gary Burns Don Bush Kim Campbell Phillip Campbell Barbara Carter 46 Freshmen Linda Cassell Debbie Chaney Kenneth Cherry Linda Clark Meritta Clevinger Eva Kate Combs Rosemary Copely Elizabeth Couch Barbara Cox Debby Crabtree Earl Crist Bonnie Cumbow Gwen Dale Vickie Denick Glen Durrett Steve Duty Walter Duty Francine Easterly Barry Farmer Harry Ferguson Giles Fields Russell Fields Garry Garrett Patty Garrett Linda Gent Dana Gilbert Buddy Gilmer Sammy Gray Ruth Haramh Ronald Harrison Charles Helton Glen Henderson Linda Herbert Wayne Herndon James Holmes Joyce Huffman 47 The Freshman class finds the reading lab to be an essential part of the continually ex- panding English Program. Under the careful direction of Mrs. Ott, the students learn to use the pacers and the ear phones. Freshmen Lois Huffman Larry Hughes Thomas Hughes Janet Jackson Jean Jackson Joe Jackson James Jessee Kathy Jessee Bertha Johnson Nora Johnson Barbara Jones Toby Jones Gwen Kiser Clyde Lester Leroy Massie Bobby McCall Janice McClannahan Michael McDonald Patricia McFadden Eugene Mercer Gene Monk Robert Monk Donnie Murray Kenneth Mustek 48 Freshmen Darlene Nash Sandy Norris Robert Osborne Stella Osborne Gloria Parks Elizabeth Peck Laverne Phillips Bubby Price Vivian Price Debra Ramey David Reid Mary Reynolds Cecil Salyer Thomas Scales Roger Shepard Becky Simmons Susan Smith Debra Snead Raymond Snead Jeff Sword Judy Sykes Givia Taylor Robert Taylor James Tritt Johnny Vencille Karen Walden Wanda Walls David Warner Stella Webb Ronnie Williams Donna Wilson Michael Witt Sue Wood Buster Yates 49 OFFICERS: Andy Paris, Vice-President, Harry Stoots, President, Cathy Smith, Secretary, Grady Helvey, Reporter. Eighth Grade One hundred and thirty -two students composed the eighth grade class. Although the class did not sponsor school activities, the students participated in various school functions. Eighth graders demonstrated their scientific ability by competing in the Russell County Science Fair. The fields of foreign language and advanced mathematics challenged the academic ability of the eighth graders. The reading laboratory increased the eighth grade students ' reading comprehension and vocabulary. The sponsors of the eighth grade class were Miss Ruth Whitt, Mr. Jamie Farley, Mr. BiU Coxton, Mr. Paul Helvey, and Mrs. Hester Adams. Their patience and understanding have enabled the eighth grad- ers to adapt to the strenuous routine of high school life. Everett Abshire Shirley Ball Walter Ball Gerald Barton Kris Baussell Jerry Lee Booher 50 Jerry Boothe Liddia Booth Jane Boyd Patricia Breeding Paul Brooks Eddie Brown Ronald Buckles Roger Caldwell Kathy Camper Chris Carrier Donna Castle Berton Combs Phil lip Combs Brenda Cox Joan Cox Roger Cox Sam Crabtree Carol Dale Darlene Davis Carol Dorton Robert Duty Cecil D. Dye Howard Dye Carolyn Easterly Rebecca Farmer Eugene Ferguson Mark Ferguson Jerry Fields Bonnie Fogle man Johnny Fogleman Eddie Fuller Gary Fuller Jerry Fuller Glenna Garrett Kathy Garrett Dennis Gilbert Mike Gilbert Mike Gilbert Jan Gilmer Mike Gilmer Catherine Glovier Curtis Glovier 51 Brenda Gross Margie Hall Shirley Harrison Wanda Harrison Grady Helvey Mike Hendrickson Sharon Herald Gladys Hicks Betty Holmes Steve Horton Kay Howard Evelyn Hughes Jessie Hughes Lois Hughes Carolyn Jackson Randall Jessee Sandra Jessee Brenda Johnson Sammie Jones Jimmy Kegley Judy Kegley Rosella King Ronnie Kirk Roy Kiser Betty Lampkins Brenda Lasley Patricia Lasley Rodney Lester John Levicki Phyllis Lyons Wanda Lyons Edward Mamoran Louise Mays Raymond McFarland Vicky McGlothin Diana McNew Billy Meade John Meade Margaret Monk Carol Munt Garrett Musick Kathleen Musick 52 Andy Parris Nancy Peay David Price Wanda Price Ginny Pruner Kay Pyle Audrey Ray Billy Ray Connie Itoy Louise Reynolds Mary Richardson Dorothy Robins James Robinson Jeri Robinson Tommy Robinson Donna Rose Ramon Rumley Bert Salyer Mildred Shepard Mike Skeen Cathy Smith Frances Smith Betty Snead Billy Statzer Carolyn Statzer Harry Stoots Harold Sword Carl Tankersley Deborah Taylor Jerry Taylor Pam Thomas Ricky Thompson Trig Tignor Peggy Tiller Bonnie White Clyde White Martha White Dennis Williams Esther Williams Mary Williams R andy Williams David Yates 53 ACTIVITIES A vital phase in the development of a well- rounded education is the exercising of leadership and fellowship abilities. The numerous activities available at LHS provide opportunities for the stu- dents to associate with fellow students in an atmo- sphere of relaxation and enjoyment. In a club meet- ing each member has a common interest; thus, the groundwork for success has been established. There is a club which meets the desires and the needs of every student. The organizations are proud of the student’s participation, and in turn, the students are proud to be apart of a worthwhile club. Participation in the activities present at LHS encourages and helps to develop school spirit, therefore bettering the school. 55 FIRST ROW: Regina Hicks, Phyllis Lester, Linda McGlothin, Jane Davis, Miss Nell Howard, Linda Howard, Gwen Gilmer, Mrs. Doris Bundy, Brenda Fogleman, Linda Grimes, Nancy West. SECOND ROW: Joyce Parris, Brenda Dale, Carol Breeding, Judy Lasley, Virginia Ray, Debbie Salyer, Linda Lawson, Joyce Mutter, Ellen Puckett, Vivian Jackson, Meredith Phillips, Joyce Jones, Sally BoUing. THIRD ROW: Eddie Jennings, Larry Howard, Conley Damron, Sammy Griffith, Tommy Kiser, Jimmy Skeen. FOURTH ROW: Linda Griffith, Diana Jones, Martha Tritt, Susie Griffith, Pat Harrison, Ann Fuller, Brenda Lester. Pioneer Staff Recapturing memorable moments and arranging them in our yearbook is one of the most difficult tasks of the Pioneer staff. Much planning and many hours of faithful work is required of each member of the staff in order that our annual will be a mean- ingful and accurate account of the previous year. Through the diligent work and fastidious planning of Editor, Linda Howard, the annual projects the many facets of Lebanon High. 56 Linda Grimes, Brenda Fogleman, Tom Kis- er, Larry Howard, Diana Jones, Linda. Law- son, and Ellen Puckett work at the difficult task of picture identification. Sponsors, Mrs. Doris Bundy and Miss Nell Howard, explain effective salesmanship to Business Manager, Gwen Gilmer, and Editor, Linda Howard. Typists, Carol Breeding, Regina Hicks, Susie Griffith, and Judy Lasley type efficiently in order to meet the dead-line. Pat Harrison, Martha Tritt, Vivian Jackson, Conley Dameron, Joyce Jones, and Nancy West add the finishing touches to the lay-out pages. 57 The SCA is composed of the presidents of classes, clubs, homerooms, the editor of the annual, the edi- tor of school paper and the three elected officers. It provides a medium through which students ' opin- ions may be heard and a forumfor the consideration of common school problems. Some of the activities for this year were orientation p r o g r a m for the eighth grade, amended nomination and election procedures for SCA officers, homecoming float, sponsored Christmas bulletin board contest, helped County Welfare Department with White Christmas baskets, and presented a number of assembly pro- grams. The president attended Girls ' State and Workshop at Radford College, and delegates attend- ed the District SCA meeting at Bland. OFFICERS; Diane Jones, Vice President; Kitty Monk, President; Sarah Hendricks, Secretary Student Co-operative Association FIRST ROW; Clyde Lester, Andy Parris, Linda Howard, Elaine Griffith, Barbara Jones, Nancy Monk, Donna Gilmer, Patty Large, SECOND ROW; Sarah Hendricks, Judy Smith, Gwen Kiser, Ginny Kiser, Deborah Salyers, Gwen Gilmer, Gail Easterly, Kitty Monk. THIRD ROW; Miss Campbell, sponsor, Linda Lawson, C. D. Dye, David Reid, Frankie Hess, John McCracken, John Adams, Trigger Jessee, Diane Jones. FOURTH ROW: Joe Kiser, Sammy Griffith, John Parris, Louis Ballenberger, Tommy Bowen, Eddie Jennings, Tommy Kiser. 58 FIRST ROW: J. Davis, P. Large, J. Musick, R. Bevins, B. Fogleman, L. Grimes, L. Shepard, L. McClothlin, A. Senter, C. Gil- mer, K. Evans, P. Jessee, P. Hale, J. Reid. SECOND ROW: Mr. Bill Cross, Sponsor, J. Meade, E. Griffith, J. Helbert, J. Kiser, M. Meade, A. Fuller, F. Alexander, G. Gilmer, C. Biggerstaff, K. Fletcher, B. Jessee, W. Tignor, L. Lawson, D. Gilmer. THIRD ROW: J. Adams, T. Jessee, R. Howard, J. McCracken, D. Durrett, G. Cline, M. Frye, D. Biggerstaff, G, Cook, P. Foy, R. Hughes. National Honor Society The National Honor Society is composed of students who maintain a B scholastic aver- age throughout high school. The students are also chosen for their dependability and ini- tiative displayed. During the second semester of the 1966- 67 school year, the members of the Honor Society succeeded in establishing an honor system in Lebanon High School. We hope that this will lead to a stable and respected honor program which will eradicate dis- honesty that may exist in our school. OFFICERS: Donna Gilmer, President, Jane Davis, Vice President, Gwen Gilmer, Secretary, Jimmy Skeen, Treasurer. Mr. Bill Cross, Sponsor, seated. 59 Carol Breeding, Judy Lasley, and Nancy Johnson prepare new books to be shelved. Our continually expanding library is equipped to meet the majority of the needs of L.H.S. students. Books and filmstrips pertaining to each academic course are avail- able in the library. Miss Nell Howard is always willing to help further the student ' s knowledge of library science. Students are proud of their library and use its facilities extensively. 1 Miss Nell Howard, our librarian, prepares an extensive -Library Phyllis Lester, LeVerne Phillips, and Joyce Parris see that the books are in their proper place. Damron are busy 60 The Science Club con- sists of students who show an interest in the field of science and have main- tained a B average in science and mathematics. This year the Science Club sponsored the first Russell C ounty Science Fair in which students from the four county high schools participated. The sponsors are Mr. Hester Adams and Miss Shirley Lewis. FIRST ROW: Dale Durrett, John Adams, Trigger Jessee, Eddie Reynolds, Tommy Kiser, Greg Finney, Gary Cline, David Biggerstaff, Gary CooL SECOND ROW: Miss Lewis, Mrs. Adams, Judy Reid. Science Club The Russell County Science Fair in- spired young scientists of the county to venture into experiments and to display their work before the pub- lic. 61 Future Homemakers of America Our purposes for the year were to promote better health habits and to participate in worthy community activities. In carrying out the purpose to create better health, the club showed the film Is Smoking Worth It?”, to inform the F.H.A. members of the health hazards of smoking. During Christmas, the club provided food, toys, and clothing for a needyfamily in the community. The F.H.A. also held a buffet supper at which the initiation service was held for the new F.H.A. members. OFFICERS: Becky Blevins -President, Judy Smith-Pres. of Madam Russell Federation, Jeanette Meade -Vice Pres., Judy Lasley- Reporter, Patty Fife -Secretary, Miss Mildred Tate -Sponsor FIRST ROW: G. Glovier, B. Blevins, L. Walden, P. Fife, J. Alexander. SECOND ROW: J. Smith, E. Robinson, P. McFadden, J. Meade, S. Wood, K. Davis, L. Rum- ley, Miss Mildred Tate, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: C. Breeding, M. Meade, D. Eas- terly, D. Moore, M. Salyer, V. Ray, D. Salyer, J. Lasley Future Teachers of America The Future Teachers Club has hadvarious projects in which they have participated this year. The club held open house with guides to show the parents each of the class rooms, and parents had a chance to discuss their children ' s progress with the teachers. The parents also had an opportunity to see the Reading Labora- tory and to see how the equipment was operated. Members of the club checked coats at basketball games and served as babysitters at P.T.A. meetings. Deborah Salyer, Vivian Jackson and Joyce Parris served the Russell County Education Association by presenting awards to the teachers. FIRST ROW: M. Settle, J. Jones, J. Parris, D. Salyer, V. Jackson, S. Jones, N. West. SECOND ROW: P. Harrison, M. Tritt, L. Howard, S. Gheatam, B. Lester, D. Altizer, S. Bowling, N. Adams. OFFICERS: Nancy West -Reporter, Sharon Jones -Historian, Deborah Salyers -President, Joyce Parris, Vice-President, Vivian Jack- son, Secretary, Nancy Adams -Treasurer 62 Girls’ Varsity Club The Girls’ Varsity Club is composed of fourteen girls who have lettered as either a basketball or football varsity cheerleader. During the year the club held an initiation for new members and sold pom- pons for the football games. The club is co-sponsor of the Athletic Banquet. OFFICERS: Regina Hicks, Vice Pres.; Gail Easterly, Pres.; Sarah Hendricks, Sec. and Treas. Gail Easterly, Martha Tritt, Pat Harrison, Joyce Jones, Regina Hicks, Linda Griffith, Judy Reid, Diana Jones, Carolyn Brooks, Ellen Puckett, Linda Howard, Sarah Hendricks, Susie Griffith, Miss Whitt, Sponsor, Linda Lawson Boys’ Varsity Club The Varsity Club consists of boys who have earned a letter in a varsity sport either as a player or manager. The club is responsible for setting up the athletic code as well as conducting initiations for new members. The Varsity Club sponsors projects to help raise money for the athletic fund. The highlight of the year for the club is their annual spring banquet. FIRST ROW: Trigger Jessee, Bill Gilmer, Buell Cook, Tommy Gilmer, Ernest Cook, John Adams, Richard Hughes, John McCracken, Mr. Bryant, sponsor. SEC- OND ROW: Kemper Fuller, Phil Farmer, Hubert Nash, George Thomas, Herbert Stiltner, Ronnie McReynolds, Robby Smith, Mr. Richards, sponsor. THIRD ROW: Don Hughes, Mike Alderson, Jim Skeen, Sammy Clark, John Parris, Mike Frye, Eddie Jennings, Mr. Farley, sponsor. FOURTH ROW: Gene Kiser, John H.Smith, Steve Breeding, Larry Robinson, Sammy Griffith, Joe Kiser, Mike Wright, Mr. Moore, Sponsor OFFICERS: Bill Gilmer, Treasurer; Hubert Nash, Secretary; Donnie Hughes, President; Steve Breeding, Vice President. 63 The activity of the twenty-two members of the Sr. Tri-Hi-Y can be shown by the ace rating which they received at the Model General Assembly. Three members were sent as delegates to this assembly. Programs for the student body were givenand parti- cipated in by the club at Easter and Thanksgiving. Other programs were also presented by the Sr. Tri- Hi-Y. Club activities included money-making proj- ects, such as, providing pamphlets for the hospital trays at Easter. Members washed windshields as a part of a safe driving campaign. A clean sportsman- ship campaign was supported by this club. Obser- vance of National Y.M.C. A. week was a main activity. OFFICERS: Brenda Fogleman, Chaplain; Sharon Jones, Vice President; Brenda Lester, Sergeant at Arms; Nancy Monk, Pres- ident; Linda Grimes, Secretary; Nancy West, Treasurer; Gwen Gilmer, Historian Senior Tri-Hi-Y FIRST ROW: Phyllis White, Judy Mustek, Diana Jones, Patty Large, Ann Fuller. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Gilmer, Susie Griffith, Nancy Monk, Nancy West, Judy Reid, Marla Odum. THIRD ROW: Brenda Lester, Linda Griffith, Gwen Gilmer, Linda Grimes, Brenda Fogleman, Sharon Jones 64 The Jr. Tri-Hi-.Y under the direction of its advisor, Mrs. Alma Buckles, has been very active this year. This club has strived to do its best to improve the home, school, and community. Some projects undertaken t h i s year were: taking magazines to the hos- pital, sponsoring a family for White Christmas, taking part in assembly programs, and donating money to worthy causes. The Jr. Tri-Hi-Y alsore- c e i V e d the Ace Award, the highest award given by the Y Clubs, for its outstanding ac- complishments during the year. FIRST ROW: Kay Howard, Jan Gilmer, Sally Bolling, Elaine Griffith, Becky Settle, Pricilla Jessee. SECOND ROW; Nancy Hurt, Patty Garrett, Kathy Jessee, Gwen Kiser, Francine Easterly. THIRD ROW; Jane Parks, Cathy Wallace, Gwen Dale, Carson Gilmer, Cornelia Gilmer, Mary Sue Gilmer, Mrs. Alma Buckles, Sponsor. Junior Tri-Hi-Y HI-Y FIRST ROW: Gary Burns, Chaplain, Roddy Gilmer, Secretary, Eddie Jennings, Vice Presi- dent, Tommy Kiser, President, Jimmy Skeen, Treasurer. SECOND ROW; Roger Caldwell, Ricky Thompson, Steve Horton, Grady Helvey, Freeman Monk. THIRD ROW: Mr. Paul Helvey, Sponsor, Robby Smith, Mike Gilmer, David Reid. Under the leadership of Mr. Paul Helvey, the Hi-Y sponsor, the club has contri- buted to the school and to the community. Besides helping the J. C.’s at the County Fair and presenting programs to the school at Christmas and Eas- ter, the clubtook magazines to the jail and sent delegates to M.G.A. 65 OFFICERS; Larry Robinson, Secretary; David Smith, Presi- dent; Joe Kiser, Vice President; Sammy Clark, Treasurer; Sammy Vencil, Reporter; Mr. J. T. Skeen, Sponsor. The Future Farmers of America, or FFA as it is commonly known, is the national organization for boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools. The organization was founded in 1928 and has served to motivate and vitalize in- struction offered to students of vocational agri- culture, and to provide further training in farmer- citizenship. The organization has four degrees of active membership - Green Hand , Chapter Farmer , State Farmer , and American Farmer . The chapter at Lebanon High School consists of eighty- five members. Future Farmers of America FIRST ROW: J. Kiser, L. Robinson, B. Yates, W. Duty, J. McReynolds, T. Dye, G. Thomas, R. Fields, G. Fields, A. Griffith, Mr. Skeen. SECOND ROW: D. Smith, K. Fuller, B. Price, E. Reedy, L. Phillips, R. Snead, K. Patrick, B. Gilmer, E. Peck, J. Jack- son, E. Crist, B. Holmes. THIRD ROW: R. Williams, R. McReynolds, R. Wallace, F. Sutherland, R. Stoots, D. Bush, B. Allen, H. Helton, H. Stiltner, F. Combs, L. Snead, M. Musick, FOURTH ROW: S. Clark, C. Salyer, T. Rasnake, D. Scales, J. Thomas, H. Puckett, T. Vencill, K. Helton, D. Fields, P. Farmer, B. Taylor. FIFTH ROW: M. Tigner, H. Johnson, S. King, R. Amos, S. Fletcher, S. Vencille, B. Gilmer, H. Nash, B. Hendrickson, R. Buckles, D. Hughes. 66 The French Club is composed of sixty “two members which include only students taking French I, II, in. The Mardi Gras, the annual social event sponsored by the French Club, was held in February. The theme was Hawaii. Joyce Ramey and Robert Jessee were chosento reign overthe year’s festiv- ities. During the summer of 1966, three French Club students from L.H.S. were part of a group of stu- dents traveling in France for 6 weeks, under the direction of the Foreign Language League.. Mrs. Julia Bundy acted as chaperone. The first three weeks were spent in St. Servan, a small town on the northern seacoast; the second three weeks were spent in Meaux, a small town near Paris. High- lights of the trip included excursions in the Loire Valley in France and in London, England. OFFICERS: Kimberly Campbell, Secretary; Patty Large, Pres- ident; Judy Musick, Treasurer; Johnny McCra cken, Vice Presi- dent French Club FIRST ROW: J. Musick, D. Gilmer, P. Large, J. Davis, M, Odum, A. Fuller, J. Hargis, J. Ramey, G. Cook, T. Jessee, D. Bigger- staff, D. Durrett. SECOND ROW: N. Monk, K. Settle, J. Parks, A. Ratliff, A. Center, C. Biggerstaff, G. Kiser, C. Wallace, W. Tignor, M. Lowe, P. Elswick, S. Bolling, F. Hess, J. McCracken. THIRD ROW: G. Durrett, L. Morris, R. Howard, P. Foy, E. Glover, R. McGlothin, K. Cherry, J. Taylor, L. Houchins, H. Ferguson, B. Gilmer, Mike Taylor, T. Gilmer. FOURTH ROW: S. Duty, C. Boyd, J. Jackson, G. Parks, S. Norris, N. Johnson, D. Taylor, B. Carter, J. Smith, P. Lyons, K. Campbell, D. Ramey, B. Cox, P. Garrett, H. Taylor, R. Shepard 67 PRINTERS: Don Hughes, Steve Gillespie, Joe Gilmer, Greg Finney JUNIOR EDITORS: D. Biggerstaff, A. Fuller, J. Davis, B. Jessee, E. Puckett. SECOND ROW: T. Jessee, D. Durrett, J. Mustek, D. Gilmer, P. Large Trail Blazer Staff The Trail Blazer is a student publication which is issued six times a year. Interested juniors and seniors staff this publication from the writing to the printing. The students are to be commended for using an off- set press in the school. The paper does not use advertisements as a revenue. Mrs. Helen Gilmer is the sponsoro FIRST ROW: Greg Finney, Steve Gillespie, Sarah Hendricks, Linda Grimes, Brenda Fogleman, Gwen Gilmer. SECOND ROW: Louis Ballenberger, Joe Gilmer, John Adams, Tommy Bowen, Robby Smith, Don Hughes. THIRD ROW: Susie Griffith, Brenda Lester, Lyndia McGlothlin, Martha Tritt, Eddie Jennings 68 FIRST ROW; L. Rumley, J. Alexander, S. Bolling, C. Brooks, K. Tiller, F. King, P. White, L. Kirk, C. Burrell, S. Griffith, V. Johnson, E. Salyer. SECOND ROW: S. Duncan, J. Mutter, P. Lester, J. Ray, L. Howard, D. Salyer, D. Jackson, P. Barton, B. Bevins, S. Harrison, A. Helton, J. Osborne, B. Kilgore. THIRD ROW: R. Hale, H. Cox, E. Jennings, G. Thomas, J. Howard, R. Wallace, A. Griffith, F. Sutherland, S. Cheatam, J. Thomas, J. Farmer, D. Scales. FOURTH ROW; L. Walden, B. Lester, L. Griffith, J. Murray, B. Combs, S. Statzer, L. Alexander, T. Marshall, R. Smith, G. Kiser, J. Parris, R. McReynolds, D. Taylor, F. Monk, P. Farmer Choir All -state Choir Members: James Farmer, Karen Tiller, Susie Griffith, Linda Howard, Donnie Taylor, Deborah Salyer, Freeman Monk The Lebanon High School Choir is well estab- ished in our school and m e m be r s hi p in this group is very desirable. It is a credit course and has over fifty members this year. The choir gave a Christmas concert and also went caroling. The class covers fundamentals such as notes and voice projection technique. Mr. Ronald Jones, director, is completing his eighth year at L.H.S. Accompanists are Brenda Griffith and Karen Tiller. Officers; Gene Kiser, Vice President; Susie Griffith, Sec. and Treas.; Mr. Jones; Linda Griffith, Reporter; Robby Smith, President. 69 Head Majorette -Kitty Monk Band is a credit course in our school. The course is divided into two phases; marching band and concert band. The Pioneer Band is well known, having per- formedat football half-time shows at bothhome and away games. Other events included several Christ- mas parades, Homecoming parade, Bristol Band Festival, and Abingdon Tobacco Festival, where the band won first -place. FIRST ROW: R. Murphy, R. Lynch, D. Waugh. SECOND ROW: f E. Mamoran, K. Cherry, H. Taylor. THIRD ROW: J. Helbert, I C. Carrier, R. King, R. Hannah, M. Ferguson. FOURTH ROW: ) B. Jessee, E. Glovier, R. Scales, S. Mays, A. Ott | Lebanon High School ■ OFFICERS: Barbara Jessee, Judy Helbert, Jane Hargis, Mike Alder- ALL-STATE BAOTJ: Jane Hargis and Connie Boyd son, Mr. Jones, Sammy Griffith, Rusty Talbert, Kitty Monk, Terry Jessee 70 FIFTH ROW: A. Senter, N. Adams, S. mil, M. AMerson, C. Boyd. SIXTH ROW: D. Johnson, G. Durrett, D. Bolling, C. D. Dye, R. Talbert. SEVENTH ROW: B. lessee, J. Talbert, C. Biggerstaff, B. Farmer, D. Taylor. EIGHTH ROW: T. lessee, T. Senter, S. Peay, V. Penick. NINTH ROW; C. Henderickson, F. Jones, S. Griffith, S. Norris. TENTH ROW: K. Monk, J. Hargis, B. Jessee. ELEVENTH ROW; J. Ramey, C. Mamoran. TWELFTH ROW: C. Damron, D. Moore, Mr. Jones -Director. THIRTEENTH ROW: S. Duncan, J. Parris. Marching Band The football half -time performances of the Labanon High School Band added dazzling highlights to the excitement of each football game. BAND MAJORETTES; Debbie Moore, Susie Hendrickson, Carol Mamoran, Barbara Jessee, Joyce Ramey, Frankie Jones, Terry Jessee, and Jane Hargis. 71 I Had Rather Have My Wounds To Heal Again Than Hear Say How I Got Them.” --Shakespeare k ATHLETICS While providing fun and excitement, competi- tive sports create a feeling of unity and co-opera- tion. Lebanon High students are enthusiastic par- ticipants and supporters of sports. Under the ex- pert advice of the coaches, each team in the various areas of sports perfected its game by engaging in long, tedious hours of practice. Football, basketball, baseball, and track pro- vide not only fun but also educational and countless memories. 73 Football coaches, Mr. Earl Bryant and Mr. Don- ald Moore, confer about a strategic play. Forging ahead for a victory entails athletic abilities and team co-operation. Varsity Football M ■ ftj PI 1. ' } , k ■ r- in 4 4 V j r wy m k u 1 t . IK ' IR FIRST ROW: John McCracken, Hubert Stiltner, John Adams, Bill Gilmer, Trigger Jessee, Ernie Cook, Richard Hughes, William Shepard. SECOND ROW: John Parris, George Thomas, Mike Frye, Gene Kiser, Robby Smith, Giles Fields, Mike Alderson, Buel Cook. THIRD ROW: Hubert Nash, Steve Capelli, Vince Hagy, Sam Griffith, Joe Kiser, Eddie Jennings, John Henry Smith, Steve Breeding, Sam Clark. 74 The fifty -four eager football players began practice at Camp Roland in Bland County, Virginia. From the first prac- tice, which began at six o’clock in the morning on August 15th to the last prac- tice early in November, the order of the day was hard work. With every member of the team giv- ing a one hundred per-cent effort, the Pioneers were able to win the District Seven Championship. The qualities that made the 1966 Pioneer team a champion were ability, desire, and a winning team spirit. Excitement rises as the Pioneers complete a successful yardage-gaining play. District Seven Champions Lebanon 12 Lebanon 19 Lebanon 45 Lebanon 27 Lebanon 19 Lebanon 40 Lebanon 40 Lebanon 19 Lebanon 52 Patrick Henry 19 St. Charles 7 Honaker 0 Pocahontas 6 Castlewood 15 St. Paul 13 Garden 0 Holston 6 Hurley 19 Gene Kiser made the All Southwest Va, football team. Robby Smith completed a record breaking season with 98 points. A touchdown pass, from quarterback Mike Frye to halfback Gene Kiser, widens the margin of a Pioneer victory over the Castle- wood Blue Devils. 75 Junior Varsity Football FIRST ROW; Kemper Fuller, Roddy Gilmer, Gary Garrett, Tommy Gilmer. SECOND ROW: Steve Fletcher, David Reid, Lukie Houchins, Dennis Yokum. THIRD ROW: Steve Gillespie, David Cozzolino, David Biggerstaff, Phillip Farmer Eighth Grade Football FIRST ROW: Andy Parris, Raymond McFarlane, Steve Horton, Mike Hendrickson, Gene Monk, Roger Shepard, Paul Gilmer, Phil Alderson. SECOND ROW: Coach Jamie Farley, Roger Caldwell, Mike Skeen, Gary Fuller, Jerry Fuller, Riandall Jessee, Grady Helvey, Jeff Sword, Ronnie Kirk, Mike Gilbert, Coach Carl Richards, THIRD ROW; Jo Jackson, Buster Allen, C. D. Dye, James Tritt, Robert Monk, David Price, Phillip Combs, Ronnie Robins, Doug Altizer 76 Varsity Football Cheerleaders Martha Tritt; Susie Griffith; Joyce Jones; Linda Howard, Captain; Pat Harrison, co-captain; Gail Easterly; Linda Griff- ith. Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders Mary Sue Gilmer; Margaret Ferrell, Co-captain; Wanda Tignor; Patsy Elswick, Captain; Anna Hendrickson; Tersa Jenks; Arleen Parris. 77 Varsity Basketball FIRST ROW: Robby Smith, Louis Ballenberger, Steve Breeding, Hubert Nash, John Adams. SECOND ROW: James Far- ley — Coach, Mike Frye, Eddie Jennings, Larry Robinson, Joe Kiser, Jim Skeen, Robert Jessee — Manager. Russell County Champions Lebanon 64 Lebanon 52 Lebanon 79 Lebanon 70 Lebanon 43 Lebanon 77 Lebanon 89 Lebanon 67 Lebanon 74 Lebanon 66 Lebanon 67 Lebanon 66 Lebanon 71 Lebanon 67 Lebanon 62 Lebanon 7 4 Lebanon 84 Lebanon 80 COUNTY Lebanon 58 Lebanon 71 Eddie Jennings scores regardless of the aggressive opposition. Pocahontas 53 Honaker 66 Council 35 Castlewood 72 Richlands 59 St. Paul 45 Cleveland 77 Council 38 Castlewood 66 Garden 57 Honaker 68 Richlands 61 Cleveland 62 Dungannon 51 St. Paul 53 Garden 65 Dungannon 50 Pocahontas 57 Honaker 56 Castlewood 67 Larry Robinson shoots for a bas- ket as the Pocahontas Indians strive to gain possession of the ball. 78 Junior Varsity Basketball FIRST ROW: Richard Lynch, Frankie Hess, David Cozzolino, Johnny McCracken, David Reid, Tommy Gilmer, Dennis Yokum. SECOND ROW: Earl Crist, Manager, Johnny Taylor, James Tritt, Burke Jessee, Robby Monk, Gary Garrett, Coach Carl Rich- ards. Eighth Grade Basketball FH T ROW: Roger Caldwell, Rickie Thompson, Eddie Brown, Mike Skeen, Grady Helvey. SECOND ROW; Gary Fuller, Eddie Mamoran, Chris Carrier, John Levicki, Mike Gilmer, Sam Jones. THIRD ROW: Steve Horton, Andy Parris, Gerald Barton, Evert Abshire, Butch Stoots, Coach Donald Moore. 79 Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Diana Jones Linda Lawson Co -captain Carolyn Brooks Sarah Hendricks Ellen Puckett Re nia Hicks Captain Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Kay Evans, Barbara Jones, Kitty Monk - Co-captain, Ann Fuller - Captain, Kathy Jessee, Pricilla Jessee. 80 Larry Robinson demonstrates his ability by pitching a winning game. Baseball Lebanon winds up a victorious game over the Castlewood Blue Devils. Scores Lebanon 9 Cleveland 0 Lebanon 6 Nicklesville 1 Lebanon 10 Castlewood 7 Lebanon 5 Honaker 6 Lebanon 8 Garden 2 Lebanon 4 Honaker 6 Lebanon 8 Garden 5 Lebanon 6 Cleveland 3 Lebanon 5 Castlewood 4 FIRST ROW: Buddy Gilmer, Doug Altizer, Johnny McCrachen, David Reid, Tommy Gilmer, Ernie Cook, Sammy Gray, Frankie Hess. SECOND ROW: Coach Earl Byrant, James Holmes, Louis Ballenberger, John Parris, Larry Robinson, Steve Breeding, George Thomas, Steve Capelli, Mike Alderson, Buell Cool Coach John Gordy. 81 FIRST ROW: Frankie Hess, David Reid, Tommy Gilmer, Skipper Jessee, Hubert Nash, John Parris. SECOND ROW: John Mc- Cracken, Steve Capelli, Richard Hughes, Giles Fields, Sammy Clark. THIRD ROW: Richard Lynch, Mike Alderson, Larry Snead, George Thomas, Steve Breeding, John Henry Smith, Coach Donald Moore. The track team completed its third straight unde- feated season with sweeping victories in both the county and district championships, proving Coach Moore’s statement, The more practice, the better the team. George Thomas passes the baton to teammate David Reid, as Lebanon runs another victorious relay race. Track John Henry Smith throws the shot-put for the Lebanon Track Team. 82 Boys’ Physical Education class masters the proper gymnastic stances for a human pyramid. These girls were recipients of awards for their sportsmanship and abilities in their regular gym classes. Physical Education The Girls ' Physical Education classes show outstanding athletic ability as they participate in a vigorous game of volleyball. 83 FEATURES A student must progress socially as well as academically. Lebanon High incorporates a pro- gram which gives the opportunity of social fulfill- ment to every student. The social events highlighting the ’67 school year were the Junior -Senior Prom and the Athletic Banquet. Through the experience of practicing so- cial etiquette students become aware of the unfor- gettable memories of the event. 85 “Look Down You Gods, And On This Couple Drop A Blessed Crown.” Joyce Jones and Eddie Jennings pose for a picture alter being crowned Senior King and Queen of 1 967 . Eddie and Joyce are admired as they lead the royal dance. Refreshments are enjoyed by our King and Queen. 86 The reigning winners of the Miss L.H.S. Beauty Contest accept their honors with delight and appreciation. Miss L.H.S. Judy Reid was crowned Miss L.H.S. of 1967. Carol Mamoran holds the position as first runner up. Lyndia McGlothlin was selected as second runner up. 87 Homecoming Queen Gail Easterly, a senior, was selected by her class to reign as Homecoming Queen. Football captain. Gene Kiser, crowns Gail Homecoming Queen Tommy Bundy and Mike Wright, escort GaU off the football of 1966. field at the conclusion of the half time entertainment. 88 Varsity football cheerle aders encourage school spirit by displaying colorful and effective homecoming posters. 1966 Homecoming Mr. Bill Smith, Russell County Registrar, projected the im- age of a true pioneer. 1967 Homecoming Court: Ginny Pnmer - eighth grade; Debbie Snead - Freshman; Diane Jones - Junior; Gail Easterly - queen; Anne Hendrickson - sophomore; Kitty Monk - senior; Nancy Monk - maid of honor. 89 The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 13, at the Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, Virginia. Stu- dents enjoyed music by the Blue Cords, and re- freshments provided at the Inn. Each guest will re- member the gala and formal affair as a Midnight Hour. Students take a few minutes out to just sit and listen to the music of the Blue Cords,” Junior- Senior Prom Dancing the night away, made for an enjoyable and memorable occa- sion. Mr. Whited welcomes students and guests to the 1967 Junior-Senior Prom. 90 The moonlit pond provided a romantic setting for couples attending the prom. During intermission the balcony was an ideal place for light-hearted conversations with friends. 91 Mardi Gras Mardi Gras chairman, Nancy Monk, and sponsor, Mrs. Julia Bundy, admire the beautiful Hawaiian decorations. The annual Mardi Gras, the one big activity of the French Club, was held on February 4. Entertainment, in keeping with the theme Hawaii”, was presented for the royal court and guests by members of the club. Reigning at this formal occasion were king and queen, Joyce Ramey and Trigger Jessee. After the guests left, French Club members and their guests enjoyed dancing to music provided by the Jades”. Attractive as well as delicious refreshments are served to the guests in the cafeteria. 1967 Mardi Gras Court. 92 Guests at the Athletic Banquet take the time to converse before being served. Athletic Banquet The Athletic Banquet for the Lebanon Pioneer ath- letes and cheerleaders was held April 29 in the high school cafeteria. Trophies, letters and bars were awarded to outstanding athletic participants. A dance in the gymnasium was held afterwards with music provided by the Minutemen. Lebanon High Athletes and their guests enjoy a night of dan- cing with music provided by the Minutemen from Tazewell. Coach Jamie Farley awards Larry Robinson the trophy for Most Valuable Basketball Player. 93 Awards Judy Reid is displaying one of the skills which enabled her to win the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. Gwen Gilmer was this year ' s recipient of the DAR Citizenship Award. Winner of the Bland Mvusic Scholarship Award was Conley Damron. Eddie Jennings and Hobby Smith were among those named to the AU County Basketball Team. These players made the All District Football Team for the 1966- 67 season: Eddie Jennings, Steve Breeding, Hubert Nash, Joe Kiser, Gene IQser, Johnny Parris and Robby Smith. 94 Forensics Patty Large, first place girl ' s prose forensic winner, finds that a re- laxing moment is an opportune time to study her selection. In tranquil surroundings, Conley Damron, first place winner in boy ' s prose, studies his selection by Bjorn- son. Judy Reid, first place spelling winner, concentrates upon the complexity of spelling the word, abdominal. The tape recorder aids the first place poetry winner, Pricilla Jessee, to improve the presentation of her poem. David Biggerstaff, first place boys ' public speaking winner, and Gwen Gilmer, first place girls ' public speaking winner, find that eleocution is acquired through skill and diligent practice. 95 Representatives To better our school and to improve the individual student’s school life, Lebanon High sends represen- tatives to various fvmctions throu out Virginia and the neighboring states. L.H.S. is proud of the ac- complishments of its clubs and thus gladly allows students to attend these various conventions. Linda McGlothlin was chosen as Dogwood Princess to represent L.H.S. as a candidate for Dogwood Queen in Venton. Outstanding students enrolled in business administration courses competed in the County-wide Business Contest. 96 Kitty Monk attended the SCA Workshop at Radford College. Elaine Griffith, Mary Sue Gilmer, Priscilla Jessee, Becky Set- tle, David Reid, Nancy Moi and Sharon Jones attended Blue Ridge Assembly in North Carolina. Girls ' and Boys’ State representatives were Barbara Jessee, Kitty Monk, Eddie Jennings, and Robby Smith. Marla Odum, Brenda Fogleman, Tommy Kiser, Eddie Jennings, Nancy Hurt and Nancy Monk were representatives at the Model General Assembly in Richmond. 97 Vocational Students The Cleveland Vo-Technical School gives the student, who does not wish to obtain a college education, an op- portunity to learn a trade which will be not only useful to him but also useful in the county. Several Lebanon students, reaching their junior year, decide to attend the technical school and to be enrolled in a vo-technical course. After a cosmetology course the students practice their skill in correct hair styling. Drafting students learn the importance of an accurate blueprint. Students in mechanics learn the complexities of operating a distributor tester. 98 Our Helpers Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Holmes, aiid, not pictured, Mrs. Lester de- vote each day to the planning and preparation of our hearty lunches. Mr. Vemice Price busily performs one of Ms many daily tasks In caring for our school. Mrs. Vernlce Price ably assists her husband in the upkeep of Lebanon High School. The cafeteria staff is composed of these students who aid the cooks during lunch hour. 99 O CALL BACK YESTERDAY BID TIME RETURN.” Shakes] GRADUATION Commencement exercises, the most meaningful part of the year, for the Class of ’67, were held on June 1, 1967, This marked the end of their high school experiences, which they reluctantly leave behind. Hours of study and times of fun have made these unforgettable years, but their minds must now turn to the future. For sixty of the Seniors, college lies ahead, and others will find jobs for which their high school years have prepared them. 101 Tim Wood offers the Invocation as the Baccalaureate Service begins. Baccalaureate The Baccalaureate Service, a religious service directed at the graduating class, was held May 28, in the high school audi- torium, Rev. Gordon V. Wood, the guest minister, presented an inspirational and stirring message which created a feel- ing of devotion in the hearts of those present. Rev, Gordon V, Wood challenges the Seniors to find fulfillment by putting God first and self last. Parents and friends enjo 102 Seniors listen attentively as the Baccalaureate speaker inspires them to accept the challenge ahead. 103 Senior Class President, Eddie Jennings, inducts the Class of ' 68. Graduation Larry Robinson opens the Commencement Service with the In- vocation. Before awarding the diplomas, Mr. Charles McFarlane delivers a challenge to the 1967 graduates. 104 Valedictorian, Brenda Fogle man, gives her speech on Individualism vs Con- formity . Gail Easterly speaks on Youth and Re- liable Leaders . Tommy Bundy speaks on Managed News Threat- ens Freedom. Mike Frye delivers a Challenge for Security . Salutatorian, Judy Reid delivers her speech, Patriotism - Ladder for Hope. Linda Grimes teUs us Freedom is You . 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PRUNE R wmc 540 KC WAYNE CUMMINGS f 1 . VmLUDS . ' RICHLANDS, VIRGINIA 1 ' ' ' 7 y LEBANON AUTO SUPPLY The Most Powerful 1,000 Watts in the Nation Lebanon, Virginia MOLINARIES STORES JOE L. RASNICK CARSON GILBERT R. N. BALL ROBERT POWERS JONES FURNITURE Richlands, Virginia PIERCE WHITE NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Honaker, Virginia G. H. GIVENS LONE STAR TEXACO SER. STA. DR. WATKINS STAZER’S RESTAURANT Abingdon, Virginia CASTLEWOOD FARM SUPPLY MRS. BERNARD MYERS BEN FRANKLIN STORE Lebanon, Virginia The Choice of Discriminating Seniors PRINTCRAFT GILES Q. GILMER, M. D. Graduation Personal Cards and Commencement Announcements BRANTLEY B. GRIFFITH THOMAS J. BONDURANT Printcraft Card Company, Inc. Scranton, Pa. 18505 124 MODERN CHEVROLET SALES, INC. Honaker, Virginia APPALACHIAN ATHLETIC HOUSE, CEDAR CREEK GROCERY Le banon . Virginia INC. RAINES MARKET The House of Courtesy, Quality and Service Lebanon, Virginia Bristol, Tennessee ROBERT M. GREEN CO. Phone 880-2690 Rosedale, Virginia MARTHA WASHINGTON INN For Class Socials Banquets Call or write: G. W. Summerson, Manager Martha Washii ton Inn Telephone: 628-3161 Abingdon, Virginia CAVALIER THEATRE Enjoy life. Go out to a movie. Lebanon, Virginia 125 As The Curtain Falls Facing the reality of the momentwe realize that the 1966-67 schoolyear has come to an end and that the ’67 PIONEER is finally completed. Our objective has been to produce an effective, meaningful, and accurate account of our school year. The annual has been published for YOU, and it is our greatest hope that you will accept and appreciate this yearbook with a feeling of devotion; for within this book is a memorable account of YOUR 1966-67 school year at Lebanon High School. The annual staff is proud of this production and thanks you for purchasing a copy. We wish to express a sincere thanks to the following people who helped to make the devel- opment and publishing of the 1967 PIONEER possible: Miss Nell Howard, annual sponsor, without whose understanding, devotion and perseverance the PIONEER could not have been edited; Mrs. Doris Bundy, assistant advisor, whose faithfulness, dependability, and willingness to help guided us throughout the year; Mr. George B. Whited, principal, and the LHS faculty for their continuing understanding and cooperation; The businesses whose advertising made this annual possible; Mr. Phillippi, Delmar photographer, whose cooperation and genuine ability helped to make our pictures effective and meaningful. And, finally, you, the students of LHS for giving us the opportunity and the joy of editing this yearbook for you. Sincerely, Linda Howard, Editor Gwen Gilmer, Business Manager 126 Autographs 127 ! i k ' ' !■ i: A I